More crochet magic

This is the book I found a few weeks ago that made me think I really needed to learn how to crochet.

I didn't realize how many crochet books I'd accumulated until I put the new one away. Either the buying of books must stop, or the crocheting must begin.

I don't normally go for frilly and fussy, though I do think this doily is fabulous.

And the placemat is pretty cute, but you'd have to smack the first person who dared to wipe their greasy fingers on the napkin.

I'm very fond of these leaf placemats. They'd be pretty in autumn colors. On a Thanksgiving table maybe? Wouldn't that be awesome? How hard could that be, to learn to crochet, then crochet placemats for everybody at Thanksgiving? It's, what, like months and months from now, isn't it? Plenty of time. OK, want to see what I really wish I knew how to make?

 

This bag? Noooooo. I just love this cover photo so much. The woman looks like she was asked to hold roadkill. It is a pretty awful bag, but that expression? Sheesh.

No, these edgings are what I wish I could make. Don't you love them? They're larger, heavier edgings, for curtains and pillowcases rather than handkerchiefs.

Look at these sweet forget-me-nots.

And the apple blossoms (top), asters (middle) and buttercups (bottom). Just adorable. But probably not the first project I should attempt.

Comments

[two crazy crafters]

Actually, I think you could figure out the leaf placemats. You could give them as gifts, but not until Next Thanksgiving. Twyla

[LiLi M.]

Hi!!! Long time no seen, I'm back in town! Your post reminds me of my intention to learn to crochet during the kids vacation...luckily I still have a couple of days to try before I make that potholder or that flower garland. You did the most amazing finds again. I have a lot to catch up, chat soon!

[pasha plum]

Oh yes, those are lovely--I especially like the blue aster trim. Alas, I am far too impatient to crochet!

[Diane ( Crafty Passions)]

You right that lady does look as if she is holding road kill LOL!!!
Come on get brave and learn how to crochet!!!
Diane

[GirlHouse]

I have quite a few items that my great grandma had crochet... 2 cute little dresses...a ton of doolie type things and my personal favorite...pillowcase w/ pink flower edging.

[Rabecca G]

I love to crochet. I'm currently working on a baby blanket. Take the plunge, start crocheting and soon you'll be putting those beautiful edges on everything.

[HeidiAnn]

I am constantly amazed at all of the beautiful things that can be created in crochet! Thank you for sharing all the lovely pictures.

[Jenna Z]

Those are some great looking books! I think it's awesome a little hilarious that you have all these books and don't know how to crochet yet! Get on that, it's not as hard as it may seem! Start with yarn though, and then work down to the finer thread crochet would be my suggestion.

[suzy]

I love it! Road kill, you crack me up! I taught myself to crochet when I was 10, but oh my the time it would take to make these beautiful trims. They are just too fabulous though. I love those old pattern books. xo, suzy

[susan]

sigh. those are beautiful. and i agree, stop buying the books until you at least have a hook and some stinkin' yarn lady!!

[Malinda]

oh I love all the edgings! It reminds me of the pieces my parents have stuffed in a drawer somewhere that my great grandmother made.