Posted by camille – May 12, 2008 10:39 AM
Guest Blogger: Nan Harless, Crafts Editor, DIY Network.com
For my Pick of the Week, in honor of warm days and spring and summer flowers, here's a few flowers our crocheting buddies can whip up: a Crochet Flower Ring, Purse and Choker that make terrific quick gifts — and, unlike the real McCoy, will never fade or lose their petals!
Wish there were a knit version for each of these projects, if anyone out there has instructions to share, feel free to send them to me and (if they're not copyrighted) I'll add a link to them. I hope you enjoy making and wearing them!
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The bag is cute, but the rest looks like junior high students could make it
Posted by Pamela McLaughlin – May 14, 2008 4:34 PM
This is why I no long watch programs like this. These are "kiddie" projects -- and beginner kiddie projects at best.
Posted by B. Mabus – June 3, 2008 7:21 AM
I agree. I have made this bag felted and it's darling.
Posted by michelle – June 3, 2008 9:30 AM
Great projects for the novice!! My granddaughter wants to learn to crochet and these will be perfect.
Posted by pk – June 3, 2008 11:04 AM
These are lovely. I personally like the range of difficulty, with the purse being the top end and the flower ring the bottom end. Not everyone is accomplished at crocheting, and it's nice to see simple patterns that almost anyone could complete. Keep in mind that the flower pattern could be adapted to decorate hats, purses, or scarves as an applique. The choker might make a really cute curtain tieback in the right bedroom. Wish I had tuned in to this show!
Posted by Cathy – June 3, 2008 11:28 AM
I'd have to agree. I'm too often disappointed by today's craft shows.
These items, while they do certainly require some skill to create(and everyone should appreciate that) are hardly useable/wearable.
Sadly, a different choice in materials would have likely yielded a far more professional/less crafty looking result. A heavy nylon or gimp yarn with a moderate to high sheen would have made that purse something really special.
People want to make items that will make other people say, "WoW, I can't believe you made that!"
Unfortunately, these items will likely lead moreso to questions like, "Did your kids make that for you?"
Today's craft shows need to be inspiring.
Young people would prefer storebought, older people are too busy working and aren't likely to take the time to make things like this.
In my opinion, crafting has to be demonstrated in such a way that finished projects are relatively easy and will look even better than storebought.
Posted by Alexis – June 3, 2008 11:44 AM
No need to be rude. Not everyone is advanced. I'm just starting, and find them a nice touch. As far as kids go - great! Teach them, too! You are only limited by what you limit yourself to be. Take this and launch to bigger and better things if you must, but don't trash someone else for sharing.
Posted by Shawna-Rae – June 3, 2008 4:58 PM
I agree that they are beginner projects, and must say that there is a need for these to get people to become familiar with crochet. However I would love to see a crochet show for intermediate or advanced also. There are those for quilting, scrapping and knitting, why not crochet?
Posted by C. Thomas – June 3, 2008 7:32 PM
Hope you enjoy these little patterns
Posted by Edith – June 3, 2008 10:03 PM
I love it!! It makes great gifts for my great granddaughters and they think they are special because GG made them a special gift. It can be made in different colors so they think they are getting a new one every time
Posted by Priscilla – June 3, 2008 10:06 PM
Wonderful patterns thanks for sharing.
Posted by Ann – June 6, 2008 1:53 PM
I have been crocheting for over 50 years. I do projects from very simple to advanced. These are examples of beginner, intermediate and possibly advanced. It is nice that all 3 abilities have been provided. I also teach beginning crocheting. These patterns will be a good addition to my library of patterns.
Posted by Janet – June 7, 2008 12:44 PM
I would like to know how to cast on for knitting. Thanks
Posted by Betty – June 7, 2008 5:57 PM
I don't think Alexis meant to come across as rude, and I have to agree with her somewhat. I can hardly find moderate and advanced projects designed to wow or look as good as good as store bought.
However, with some patience you could crochet a bunch of ring or necklace motifs and attach either by themselves or on top of a cloth panel and make a super cute vest....
Posted by Jonele – June 9, 2008 5:41 PM
i think that if you want to do harder crochet things you should go out and buy the pattern books ,to do harder things .i think these are great ,not every one is as talented as some of you
wanda
Posted by wanda – June 14, 2008 8:56 AM
Hey--those of us that are advanced--change the medium/hook size etc. to make a more advanced project for yourself. My grandmother used to tease me because I was always altering patterns to suit me. I don't like beginner patterns either, so use some brain power and the skills you have aquired and submit a modified pattern. Challenge yourselves!!
Posted by Terri – June 18, 2008 8:31 PM
