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Crocheted Tape Lace

Posted in crochet, Uncategorized, tagged on May 20, 2018| Leave a Comment »

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Many of the hat elements that I have posted are a version of a crocheted tape lace.  Above is just the latest.  Most of these patterns are from a great site call Sheruknitting.com.

I love the versatility of tape.  I can make as many colors or patterns as I like, and mix and match them to all my outfits.

When I go out, even to just walk to the Post Office, I always co-ordinate my clothing with my matching hat and tatted or crocheted earrings.  I have as yet to venture out without receiving a compliment on my attire.  It’s kind of fun-especially when you are 76.  🙂

So………..why don’t you check out the net for “crocheted tape lace.”  It is a new adventure in design, and it will get your creative juices flowing.

PS- Another cool tool for watching tutorials is “Clip Grab.”  Download this program to your PC desktop.  When you find a tutorial you want click “Control L, then control C.  Start up Clip Grab and hit control V.  Save the file and click “grab this clip.”  Now you can watch it at your leisure, and you do not have to be on the web.

Have fun!

KT

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The Dahlia Hat

Posted in crochet, Uncategorized, tagged , , on May 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »

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Just thought I would share my latest project.  I received a many a smile and compliment on this hat when I wore it out for it’s maiden debut the other day.  It is amazing what something this simple can do.

No matter how jaded our culture becomes, there are always those who still respond to something pretty.

I really like the idea of the crocheted tape lace crown bands combined with some of my crocheted flowers.  I am able to mix and match them to coordinate with whatever outfit I am wearing.  It’s great fun.

KT

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The Magnolia Hat

Posted in crochet, knitting embellishments, Knitting Projects, lace chart, Uncategorized on May 7, 2018| 1 Comment »

 

This hat is a combo of knitted lace on the crown, crocheted Magnolia for accent, and crocheted braid for the inside brim trim.

I made this for a friend who loves to wear hats.  It gave me the opportunity to explore different techniques, one of which was securing  20 gauge wire to the under edge of the brim with the “Fagot” stitch.

Secondly, it was the first time that I knitted lace for a crown trim.  I liked the delicate look of it.  It is also very light weight, and that really counts when it’s on your head.

Thirdly, I learned a new way of keeping track of where I am in my knitting charts.  I am surprised I didn’t think of it before.

010Yes, a “post it note.”

I used 7 repeats of this pattern to encircle my 24 inch hat.

Crown Lace Chart

Here is the tutorial for the Magnolia

Magnolia tutorial

The Brim trim was a simple crocheted braid.

Chain 1, chain 3, work 2 dc in base chain, ch 2, work 2 dc in base chain.  Chain 3 , turn.  Work 2 dc in chain 2 space, chain 2, work 2 dc in same space. Chain3, turn.  Repeat until you have braid long enough to cover the circumference of the hat brim.

The one thing that really helped was having my “head” available to work on.  I thought I had a post that gives you instructions on how to make one for yourself, but alas I can not find it.  So…………………

Measure you head!!!!

I took a foam head and cut it down the center from top to bottom through the center of the nose and insert an 1/2 inch sheet of foam into the space, then I cut  the head again, across the ears and down, and added another 1/2 inch piece.   I shaped it with a grated and smoothed it off.  You may not need a whole 1/2 inch.  I do believe you can get 3/8 inch at the craft store.

 

Enjoy!  KT

 

 

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