Bobbie's Lace Wrap

 

This design is one of my most special projects that I have created so far.

It can be found in the April 2016 issue of Crochet World and can be purchased as an instant digital download here.

 

 

We had many beautiful crochet projects around our house when I was growing up - most of these projects were crocheted by my father's mother, "Bobbie",  using the fine cotton crochet thread.  I loved to look over the shapes and stitches of these projects.  One of my favorite projects was the Queen Anne's Lace Tablecloth.

 

 

 

I re-created that tablecloth pattern to make this wrap in honor of my grandmother (whom I never met since she passed away before I was born.)  I changed the number of petals in each flower and crocheted a different type of leaf to join the spaces in between each flower.  I also crocheted it with a much thicker yarn by Omega called Fontana.  I love the salmon color!

(This yarn comes in several vibrant colors - click here to see more- Creative Yarn Source is a great supplier for cotton yarns.)

 

Thank you to Crochet World for printing a photo of me and my grandmother along with a paragraph about her and my inspiration.  She was a special woman who created beautiful crocheted items - I am proud to honor her memory with the Bobbie's Lace Wrap.

Blue Ribbon Crochet

Crochet World just published a special issue:

 

 . . . that can be purchased at your local bookstore, newsstand or on-line at:

http://www.crochet-world.com/

 

Inside there are two projects that I created :

 

 

Loopy Flower Ring

 

 

Paisley Trivet

 

 

Both of these projects work up quickly. The ring is made with a thin wire and several tiny seed beads.  Very basic crochet skills are used to achieve a pretty result.  The hot pad is made with a double-strand of Lion Brand's Kitchen cotton.  This makes for a very thick project that will decorate and protect your table.

 

Do you enter crocheted projects into your local fair?  My daughters and I just began entering our projects in our local fair and it has been a wonderful experience. All of the volunteers are very helpful and encouraging.  Plus, it is so much fun to attend the fair and see your projects on display with blue, red or white ribbons attached.  This past year we took home almost eighty dollars in prize-winnings and even won a Best of Show award for our school project. (see photos below)

 

 

Connemara Beauty

Olaf Sculpture by Catherine -
Her own design and pattern

 

Cotton Candy Vest by Catherine

 

Elsa Necklace by my 9 year old

 

Our Secret Garden - Best of Show - School Projects

Our homeschool science project after studying plants

This is mainly made out of recycled materials-

Look closely and you can see some crocheted elements