I am now getting more crotchet done though as I have a rotten cold and having more in common with the undead leaves plenty of room for crochet.Of course I am still attempting the housework, going between bowls of soaking washing ( don't even mention washing machines!!), feeding screaming cats ( mine could rival most opera singers!) and fixing dinner for me/ my partner) phonening/texting & begging her to bring food home)...
A couple of nights ago I remembered this huge 20mm crochet hook, (the one theat hasn't seen the light of day since that wow!! have to have, must try this moment). Like Indianna Jones making his way through the jungle I unearthed box after box until I discovered my pink big wool balls & some other rather lovely soft pastel mixed colour/wool balls..
I sat down with my hook & began my own adventure!
It wasn't long before I had the makings of a rather lovely lacy freeform crochet shawl...The two yarns are held together as I work.Also I am trying to keep going for as long as possible without changing yarns, when the ball ends I change them. Whilst my way of working is rather more messy with bits jutting out everywhere in lumps and bumps! Myra Wood uses a technique in her book creative crochet lace she calls it 'doodle lace' this is what gave me the idea for my extreme freeform crochet version.
After a little while crocheting one side began to look straighter than the others so I decided this will be the top edgee time I have straightened it off more I tired I went to bed. I continued my work last night until I was too tired to see straight O.o....
I think I will make a large paper pattern for a triangular shawl as at this stage I really need something to place my work against that will help me determine overall size and shape. With smaller garments like the shawlette I made, it is just as easy to work without a pattern. This is providing you use a dressmaking dummy to pin the work to..
Here are my tips for this freeform crochet:
1) Don't be scared to dive in and create with wild abandon intuitive work is always the best.
2) If an area is jutting out try working some stitches around it either at the time or when you come back to that area then attach it to the main work. Ripping out is rarely necessary with freeform work.
3) Look everywhere for inspiration for your colours and texture.. your books, photo's, magazines
4) Keep a journal, draw, paint, create an art journal is great inspiration!..if you think you can't draw or paint keep you magazine clippings here & clippings of your favourite yarns..
5) Have fun!! put on your fave music & crochet the night away!!
until next time keep hooking, keep smiling and take care!
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