I had to make some hairpin crochet strips this week for the class that I'm taking. I had heard of hairpin crochet (otherwise known as hairpin lace), but I never had done it before. I read the instructions on the back of the loom, which didn't make any sense to me. I then read some instructions in a book... and I still couldn't figure out what to do. It took watching 2 YouTube videos to finally figure it out. Sometimes you just need to SEE someone do it before it all makes sense.
These are the strips that I made. I had to do a different spine (center) for each one. Yeah, they all look pretty much the same to me too... LOL!!!
I have 5 more strips to make, including a hairpin fringe (!!!) which I'm going to make out of my fave size 3 crochet cotton, as a trial run to some fun hand towel edgings I want to make.
If you're inspired to try some hairpin crochet, I highly recommend these videos:
Hairpin Lace Demonstration (super awesome tute!)
Left Hand Version - How to crochet Hairpin Lace (good for us lefties!)
Stacey Trock at Fresh Stitches did a podcast recently on Hairpin Lace. I thought it was really interesting... Go HERE to check it out.
I also really enjoyed this article from WEBS about keeping hairpin lace strips neat. It also had links to some fun projects!
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| Uh, this is my version, not Kendra's. The text below is kinda misleading... |
On to an entirely different subject now! Ever since I got that first photo of Kendra Harris' Tardis bag, I have been shocked at how much Doctor Who crochet is out there... Here's a sample of all the cool stuff I've found:
Dalek Amigurumi (found via Nyan!)
Bigger On The Inside (a Tardis scarf!)
Tardis Headwarmer (would make an awesome gift! It's a pic for a sold Etsy item by chibitoaster, but I think it's worth checking out for the inspiration)
Crochet Cabana has a treasure trove of Whovian love... Filet crochet, scarves, and a mini-Tardis blanket that would make a rockin' baby shower gift...
Now I'm off for the day! I'm going to enjoy a lazy Sunday at home, and then going out with the fam for my brother-in-law's birthday. (Happy Birthday Doob!) Hope your day fun too!
xoxo
I've never tried hairpin lace before. Looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteHi Charlotte! It was really fun, once I got the hang of it. There's a rhythm to it: make a stitch, drop the hook to the other side, turn the loom, bring the yarn around, make a stitch, drop the hook to the other side... I'm excited to try an actual project with it, and not just swatch strips.
Deletexo Jaime
Your hairpin lace looks so nice! I have never done it before either! I guess I just never found a pattern I liked enough to bother with it, but of course, I'll be checking out your links here and I'm sure I'll end up adding to my already-too-long list of things I'd like to make! LOL. I am so envious of you for taking these courses. I checked it out but it is just not in the budget for me at this time. But you are keeping me inspired so maybe someday. Have a wonderful time celebrating your brother-in-law's birthday! <3
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you about the hairpin lace patterns. Same with broomstick lace, which is on my agenda for next week. The macrame-esque style is not appealing to my personal design aesthetic (trying so hard not to offend anyone, but ugh, it's not my cup of tea!). I will have to try to make something pretty with it. That's a design challenge all of its own!
Deletexo Jaime
Dr. Who crochet. I can now die, as I have heard everything.
ReplyDeleteCrochet is such a fun activity. Has anyone here done it very much? I enjoy it a lot.
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