Last weekend I was tempted to crochet something new ( as I never did one before !) without following a pattern, but writing one "on the go"…… A little challenge is good from time to time!!!!
The idea developed after looking an "old" pattern of mine ( do you remember this ?) ….. I decided to use the concept for something different, like a belt ( or even a bracelet !!!!! )….
I collected a 3,5mm hook and some colourful yarns from my basket…. maybe too many colours for a simple project like this ( I'm not really fond of my caramel yarn….), but the idea to follow was : TRY !!!
With the blue I crocheted 200 chains and I worked a looooong oval with double crochets ( I follow the US crochet terms), with 5 stitches in each curve.
The second round was made in caramel, with increasing stitches in both curves ( I crocheted 2 double crochets in each stitch of the first round of the curve, reaching 10 stitches per curve).
To embellish the centre of the work, I decided to use some hot pink in a chain of slip stitches ….
…. as you can see from the above pictures, I didn't stop with a pink line, I preferred to experiment some more, so I didn't cut the yarn and I slip stitched some extra "waves" that resemble a line of "A"s ….
…. and being my name Alessandra, I thought it was really good !!!!! ;oD
Then, I added a purple border all around ( made of single crochets ) and some more slip stitches with the grey ….
….. And last night, I finally crocheted the ties ( each one made chaining 72 stitches and working a row of half double crochets - with pink - and embellished both with a row of single crochets - with grey -! ) ….
…. so now the "A" belt is wearable ….
…. another idea …. ????? …..
xxxxx Alessandra
Today links : Link your Stuff ! and Craft Schooling Sunday !!!! See you there!!!!
The idea developed after looking an "old" pattern of mine ( do you remember this ?) ….. I decided to use the concept for something different, like a belt ( or even a bracelet !!!!! )….
I collected a 3,5mm hook and some colourful yarns from my basket…. maybe too many colours for a simple project like this ( I'm not really fond of my caramel yarn….), but the idea to follow was : TRY !!!
With the blue I crocheted 200 chains and I worked a looooong oval with double crochets ( I follow the US crochet terms), with 5 stitches in each curve.
The second round was made in caramel, with increasing stitches in both curves ( I crocheted 2 double crochets in each stitch of the first round of the curve, reaching 10 stitches per curve).
To embellish the centre of the work, I decided to use some hot pink in a chain of slip stitches ….
…. as you can see from the above pictures, I didn't stop with a pink line, I preferred to experiment some more, so I didn't cut the yarn and I slip stitched some extra "waves" that resemble a line of "A"s ….
…. and being my name Alessandra, I thought it was really good !!!!! ;oD
Then, I added a purple border all around ( made of single crochets ) and some more slip stitches with the grey ….
….. And last night, I finally crocheted the ties ( each one made chaining 72 stitches and working a row of half double crochets - with pink - and embellished both with a row of single crochets - with grey -! ) ….
…. so now the "A" belt is wearable ….
…. another idea …. ????? …..
xxxxx Alessandra
Today links : Link your Stuff ! and Craft Schooling Sunday !!!! See you there!!!!
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Hello Ale,
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful belt, well done!! And I really love the wave!
Thanks for sharing:)
So happy you like it Andree'!!!!!! ;oD
Deletexxxxxx Ale
Hi there! That's a nice pice of experimental crochetwork, really like the idea! Next time a picture of you wearing it? :) Greets
ReplyDelete…. a picture of me ? The dummy looks better< I tell you !!!!! ;oD
Deletexxxxxxx Ale
Great idea. And nice to see how to wear the "A"-belt in different ways.
ReplyDeleteAre you making also a "B"-belt and belts with other letters? Would be lovely.
Have a nice day, Margaret
Nice stitch you've used for making the belt, and i also like the colors ;-))
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day today Ale :-))
X Chantal
thank you Chantal!!!!!
Deletexxxxxxx Ale
This reminds me of the crochet belts I wore as a child, lovely :) x
ReplyDeletei made a belt last year for me, but no letter. let me say: i looooove to wear it in summer♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteyours is clever as always, my dear!
xxxxo, martina
Thank you Martina!!!!
DeleteI think to wear mine on white outfits!!!!! ;oD
xxxxxxx ale
Wonderful belt! I think it looks great on a white blouse, at least, thats the way I would wear it, haha... byebye Francien
ReplyDeleteSame idea here!!!!! ;oD
Deletexxxxxx Ale
Very creative! Nice colors too!
ReplyDeleteKate :}
That is fantastic. Love the design. Your creative side is always in overdrive. Fun! Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty belt Ale - you're always so creative with your crochet. Have a great day. :)
ReplyDelete….. and you are always so kind with my crochet!
Deletethank you Debi, xxxxxx Ale
I, too love straying a bit while crocheting :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting color combination for the belt Ale - tribal in style if I may notice.
You and your inventive hook ... how original this is :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea, I put it on my very long to do list.
ReplyDeleteGrtz,
Chris
I would love to see it, one day!!! ;oD
DeleteXxxxxx Ale
what a nice belt! it could also be a camera strap! I like the ties, Heather x
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Ale and so pretty!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And how brilliant to have a belt with your initial! I'd love to have one with E all over it! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Evi!!!! I have to try belts with other letters…… ;oD
Deletexxxxxxx Ale
The colours work really well together don't they... I hadn't thought of making a belt...what a good idea :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xx
Great choice of colour- this is a lovely belt!
ReplyDeleteWauw, this is very nice!!
ReplyDeletethank you!!!!!!!
Deletexxxxxxx Ale
Che simpatica idea !Con la A , davvero unica, mi sa che ti starà benissimo in estate , tutta colorata !
ReplyDeleteUn abbraccio e come al solito buon lavoro !
Maddy
This is lovely Alessandra - so clever! I love the colour choices too : ) :)
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Fantastic idea, Ale! You are such a creative crocheter! The colours are lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Helen xox
You genius, you did it again! A real " Ale" !!
ReplyDeleteA camera strap like this would be brilliant...
Love from Mirjam.
The camera strap is avery good idea!!!!!!
Deletexxxxxxxx Ale
Beautiful stitching! You have inspired me. pjx
ReplyDeleteThis is great !!!!!
Deletethank you, xxxxxx Ale
Troppo bella!Il ghirigoro con le A poi...Un tocco fortunato!Buona domenica,Ale!:-))
ReplyDeleteWow it's gorgeous, would be so lovely for summer with a loose white blouse! I think this is one of your best pieces! Thank so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This is a big compliment!!!!!
DeleteThank you Sara, xxxxxxxxxx Ale
hi Ale! what a gorgeous belt. and imo the caramel just perfectly matches the other colors. I was wondering if you missed my blogmove to wordpress as my deleted blogspot blog is still in your sidebar. I'd love to welcome you at kardiomuffelchen.com. :)
ReplyDeletexxx Lucia
Thank you Lucia!!!!
DeleteI'm coming to visit you right now!!!!
xxxxxxx ale
♥ ooo, love this! so beautiful and nice colours! Happy day, my friend! xxx Riitta
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