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Twisted, Stitched, Crocheted and Wound – Thread Craft Inspiration and How-to’s

Handcraft and Crochet – Authentic String Mop

by freshlyfound | September 17, 2018 | crochet, design projects, tutorial | 0 Comments

We decided we needed a larger, stronger mop at home. We were not able to find one that was substantial enough to clean our home filled with tiles. A strong wooden handle was also a better option than the thin plastic and metal option that store-bought mops...

Crochet Stars – A quick handcraft project for Christmas

by freshlyfound | December 14, 2015 | christmas, crochet, inspiration | 0 Comments

It's so good to be making again! We have just finished moving house, studio and my husband's office into beautiful temporary space. I'm making some last minute Christmas favours. Crochet Stars for Christmas. I followed crafter and crocheter - Matt's clear...

Create a Waistcoat from a Crochet Tablecloth

by freshlyfound | September 7, 2015 | crochet, DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial, vintage | 0 Comments

A quick fun project with a really rewarding outcome - DIY instructions to convert a circular charity-shop-find tablecloth into a trendy draped-front waistcoat. Rectangular crochet tablecloths are great for reusing as throws or bed covers, but circular ones are a...

Crochet Bud Vases DIY

by freshlyfound | July 2, 2015 | crochet, DIY, recycled, tutorial, wedding | 0 Comments

These soda vases are a great way to re-cycle glass bottles. They are covered in a simple parcel string crochet. The string can be left plain or dip dyed to create a gradient of colour. (You can create this yourself with the free crochet pattern at the end of the...

Up-cycle Jumpers into Classy Cardigans

by freshlyfound | June 29, 2015 | crochet, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled, recycled clothing, tutorial | 0 Comments

Today's story - Upcycle sweater - Tutorial Here's how it happened in real life to 2 warm and fluffy pullovers. They have been converted into cardigans - projects perfect for our chilly Southern Hemisphere weather right now. The first is family...

Button Thread Bracelets – DIY

by freshlyfound | June 12, 2015 | jewelery, recycled, thread, tutorial | 0 Comments

Finally! The tutorials are up for these button bracelets. They are a fun, quick project and a good way to use up a leftover buttons and crochet cottons. I've shown a few variations of colour and techniques. Mostly, I've used crochet cotton like J&P Coats...

Button Bracelets ‘stitched’ with Cotton Thread

by freshlyfound | March 19, 2014 | inspiration, jewelery, recycled, thread | 0 Comments

I made these button bracelets for myself. I did not want the buttons to be the star of the show, rather the pattern formed by the thread as it dipped in and out of the button holes. I hope to try out some more and document the process. Update -...

Tapestry Yarn Crochet Cushion – Pattern

by freshlyfound | November 15, 2013 | crochet, cushions, decor, Fabric and textiles, tutorial | 0 Comments

Crochet owes it's widespread appeal to the fact that it is easy to do, and lends itself to so many delightful interpretations. The simplicity and adaptability of the basic stitches tempt the novice to try her hand, and the expert to outdo herself The Complete Book of...

Natural Mood Enhancer

by freshlyfound | November 7, 2013 | crochet, personal | 0 Comments

You are what you make ... I am passionate about crochet and these close-up pics of a recently finished project evoke an emotional response in me. Why? It's because I have felt the fuzzy wool, and the cool steel hook. I relished the gentle challenge of creating a...

Crochet Earrings – Quick Revival

by freshlyfound | October 18, 2013 | crochet, Fabric and textiles, jewelery, tutorial | 0 Comments

I love the simple teardrop shape of these large earrings. They started out their costume life shiny gold... but soon became dull and coppery So I decided to cover them in a bright tangerine cotton thread. And now they're good to go To cover each earring - ss, ch 1,...

Weekend Creativity

I spent quite a bit of time working on the Hexagon Blanket for my daughter. It is wider than a scarf now [116 shapes] but needs to be at least 5 times the size! 464 more hexagons to go! I do hope to finish it while she still likes the idea and before she leaves...

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