Do blog da Fri de novo.

Vídeo ensinando modo de fazer.

Crochet Giveaway February 24 - March 7, 2010 - Drawing on March 8, 2010

I will be giving away 3 different prize packages, each with one set of new gel grips, a new set of Boye crochet hooks and 2 recycled crochet magazines each.

Please leave a comment in the comment section on YouTube and be a subscriber to enter. The Art of Crochet by Teresa

Everyone from around the world is welcome to enter. If you are under the age of 18 please have your parents permission and let them know you are entering.

The drawing will take place on March 8, 2010.

Thank You,
Teresa

PAP FIO DE RENDA DA BOLSA PRAIA

Este  fio é da Circulo. Parece uma renda, meio chato pra trabalhar em trico ou croche, mas o resultado fica bonito.

Usei na Bolsa Praia  - post anterior.

Cachecol Koralfarben - Cores do Coral

Não é magnífico?

É da FRI! Um blog gostoso de "passear".

Luminárias de Filtros de Café

Incrível essa ideia! Amei e vou fazer!

É do Blog Atelie do Lixo, aonde vc vai aprender o passo-a-passo.

Espero que gostem!

Bolsa Praia

Acabei uma bolsa de praia, executada com barbante e linhas.

Essa flor rosa claro é super diferente. Depois eu posto o pap dessa flor e a receita da Bolsa.

Cenário: Minha nova cozinha !!

Luvas

Já pensando no inverno, olha que lindas!

Toalha de Croche com gráfico

Bellevue Crochet Granny Square

Bellevue Granny Square

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Bellevue Granny Square

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Bellevue Granny Square

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
EA - Each
ST - Stitch
PC - Popcorn

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions and Definitions
PC - Popcorn Stitch - 5 DC in the same space. Work a slip stitch with the first stitch to join.

Round 1: Ch 1, *3 DC in the loop, CH 2, 3 DC in the chain loop, complete 4 times total from*, CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3. This will put you at the center of your chain space.

Round 2: Ch 1, *3 DC in the same CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3DC in next CH SP, Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 3: Ch 1, *3 DC in the same CH SP, 1 DC in EA of the next 3 DC, Skip the CH 1, 1 DC in EA of the next 3 DC, 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2, Complete from * 4 times total. Join with a SC in the beginning stitch.

Round 4: Ch 1, *3 DC in the same CH SP,1 (DC in next ST, PC in next, repeat the section 5 times total). Work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 Sts. 3 DC in the next chain space, CH 2,. Complete from * 4 times total. CH 1, SC to join.

Round 5: Ch 1, *3 HDC in the same CH SP, 1 HDC in each of the next 4 stitches, 1 HDC in each of the next 5 PC, 1 HDC in ea of the next 5 stitches. Complete 4 times total from *.

Cachecol que vai formar uma rosa

Peguei no blog da Fri  e para não esquecer, posto aqui.  Ele é feito em babados na barra para formar uma rosa quando no pescoço. Legal não é?

Crochet Hats I have Sold

Often I am asked if I ever sold hats. These are some of the hats that I sold around 2006. I love making hats and wanted to turn it in to a business. Unfortunately there were more expenses than profit. I was selling on Ebay and Etsy which both have fees. Hats are only worth as much as a person is willing to spend. In the end, I was giving the hats away and paying the middle man what little profit I may have earned.

Leaning Crochet Stitches and Squares - Crochet Tip #60

Have you noticed that the stitches in some squares may lean more than others? In this example, the stitches have a slight lean but it is not real noticeable. This is because the rounds of the square are worked in the same direction. Think about when you crochet a row of stitches when working a blanket. At each end you turn. The stitches will have a different look with crochet rows. To solve the stitch lean, you will turn on each round. This will produce more uniform stitches, that should stand taller and reduce the stitch lean.

How to Crochet from a Chart - Tapestry Crochet

The following videos are two examples of crochet from a chart. I do refer to this as tapestry crochet based on the definition of a tapestry. Picture images on a heavy cloth. You will not crochet over the strand of yarn with these examples. The yarn is picked up the from the previous row by using yarn bobbins to keep it in place. I do have a crochet blog with many chart patterns. http://painted-crochet.blogspot.com/






Blue Star Service Flag

Courage a Breast Cancer ATC

I wanted to share with everyone an ATC that I made for a friend when she found out that she had breast cancer.  I gave her this card before she went in for her surgery.  I know that in the US there have been some new studies out about breast cancer and the such, I wanted to say that I personally think that it is a good idea to go to your doctor for your exams and that I have seen mamograms save lives - don't put your health second, your life matters.

In honor of all those courageous people who battle breast cancer, I share with you my free pattern:

ATC pattern:

• Cut Purple cardstock: 2.5 in x 3.5 in (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm)
• For this ATC I created my own paper. I used MicroSoft PowerPoint to create this look.
• I wanted to simulate the look of quilling paper strips so I created colored lines in various widths and shades to create the background.
• I then trimmed 1/4 inches off top and side so that it is 1/8 inch smaller, on all sides, than the purple ATC size cardstock. Finally, I tore the right edge (I love that look)
• I printed the word "Courage" on a scrap piece of paper and added some pink chalk through the word (sorry, don't remember what font I used)
• I then added Alene's Paper Glaze over "Courage" (don't you love that look?).

 Mandala

• 5 - 4 inch ( cm) Orange Teardrops.  Arrange and glue with the tip (pointed ends) touching.
• 5 - 4 inch ( cm) Pink Tight Rolls.  Arrange and glue between the orange teardrops at the rounded end.
• 10 - 4 inch ( cm) Orange Teardrops.  Arrange and glue 2 at a time, with the rounded ends touching and attach to the top of the first Orange layer of teardrops.
• 5 - 6 inch ( cm) Pink Teardrops.  Arrange and glue between the points of the Orange teardrops you just glued down.
• 5 - 6 inch ( cm) Orange Teardrops.  Arrange and glue to the top of the Pink Tight Rolls.
• Paint entire Mandala with Alene's Paper Glaze (or similar product) to get that beautiful glossy look.
• Allow to dry completely
• Add a Crystal in the center for added sparkle and bling!

Glue to the ATC to complete the project.

I loved how the pink and orange look together.  The best part about this mandala design is that you can attach a pin back and wear it as a pin or attach a connector and have a beautiful necklace and the lovely glass look that the paper glaze gives it makes it a treasure for you or a friend.

 

Enjoy!

Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

Winners of 2010 One World One Heart Giveaway

.... and the Winners for my One World One Heart giveaway are....

but wait, before I announce the winners, I wanted to say that this has been such a fun and rewarding event for me! I struggle to find time for my art, which is why I love this event.  It is just the push I need to get up and work on something.  This year was also an opportunity for me to share with some of the mixed media work that I have been drawn to... I can see more like this in the future. :-)

Thank you to everyone who participated, I wish I could give something to everyone.. who knows there is always a chance that over the year those who did not win this event could receive a RAK no promises, but I will try ...

So, without further ado, the lucky winners are....

Lisa (Lisa Lectura Creations) is the winner of the 4 x 6 Canvas Board

These are the lucky 5 winners of my ATCs:

Flor (Flor Larios Art)

Wondrous Strange Designs

Marie (Art From My Heart)

Suzanne (Italian Girl in Georgia)
Shona (An Artful Life)

I will either send each of the winners an email or post a comment on their blog with the good news.  Sorry, I have 5 ATC winners and accidentally only posted 4 this morning... apologies :-)

Thank you again to everyone for participating, I hope to see you all again sometime soon!

Enjoy!
Antonella :-)

How to Make a Puffy Crochet Puff Stitch

Left Hand Version

23 BOLSAS ESTILO FREE FORM

Vejam que espetáculo o trabalho realizado em estilo livre de croche e trico.

De Prudence Mapstone, uma inglesa que se dedica magnificamente à arte Free Form - Aka Scrumbles

Radiant Crochet Flower

Radiant Crochet Flower

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Radiant Crochet Flower

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Radiant Crochet Flower

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size G/4 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions and Definitions
Long Half Double Crochet- This stitch is wrapping the yarn over the hook and pulling it up even with the chain.

Attach a slip knot to your crochet hook, chain 4, join with the beginning chain.

Round 1: *Chain 3, Slip stitch through the center of the chain. Complete 5 times total from *.
Round 2: Slip stitch through the center of the first chain 3, *Chain 1, Work 3 HDC through the center of the chain 3 loop, CH 1, SL ST in the same chain space, SL ST through the center of the next CH 1, Continue around from * and complete 5 times total.

Round 3: Change Color, Attach the new color in the center of the petal. *chain 4, slip stitch through the center of the petals. Continue around from *, join with the beginning chain.

Petals - Round 4: Slip stitch through the center of the chain 4, You can work as tall of a chain as you want to work. *Chain 6, Work 7 long half double crochet pulling each stitch up as high as the chain. Chain 6 slip stitch in the same chain, Slip stitch in the next chain. Continue around from *

Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Medium

Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Medium

Written by Teresa Richardson

The following video tutorials are for the smaller heart. This medium heart does not have a video tutorial. This heart is approximately 4-1/4"/11CM width, 5"/13CM length.

Video Tutorial: Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Small

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Small

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Single Crochet Decrease - Insert the crochet through the first stitch, wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through, insert the crochet hook through the next stitch, wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through. There will be 3 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn and pull through all 3 loops.

Materials
Size G/4 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle
Fiberfill Stuffing to fill the heart

Make 2 Circles
Chain 3, join.
Round 1: Work 12 SC, do no join. Work in a continual round. (12 Single Crochet)
Round 2: Work 2 SC in ea stitch around ( 24 Single Crochet)
Round 3-7: Work 1 SC in each stitch around ( 24 single crochet)
On the second circle, join each of the remaining 5 SC to the stitches on the opposite circle.

Round 8: Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
Press the heart in half and eyeball the center of each side of the heart. There will be 1 decrease on each side. Mark the front center of the heart with a yarn marker.

The heart will decrease to a point on each round.

You will stuff the heart with fiberfill after round 16.

Round 9-20: Work single crochet in each stitch around to the first side, work a single crochet decrease, work 1 SC in each stitch around to the opposite side, work single crochet decrease. Work 1 SC in each stitch around to the center front.

Round 21-22: Work a single crochet decrease in each stitch around.

Thread your tapestry needle and sew the remaining stitches shut and sew the tail in to the center of the heart. Sew in any remaining tails.

BOLSA PRETO E BRANCO

Fiz pra minha amigona Sidney, pelo seu aniversário de batismo, já que o seu aniversário de nascimento passou tem 1 semana... :).  

Espero que vc goste e use muito, minha mestra querida.