The motifs originate from a Japanese blog, 'Crochet a Little', from which I followed a link to Facebook. And, oh my goodness, the things this designer has come up with are so original. Look, you can crochet Cinderella's pumpkin coach, or a dinosaur, or a giraffe, or a seahorse, or several beautiful doilies. Worked in one piece, I think they are so, so clever.
I will say that these charts are not that easy to read and, at times, I was having to read them upside down, so I wouldn't bother even attempting making some if you aren't familiar with crochet symbols. Having said that, I would heartily recommend learning to read crochet charts. For patterns like these they are so much easier to follow that written instructions. One of the best resources for the interpretation of crochet chart symbols is mypicot.
I have no idea what to do with these little motifs, but it was so nice to come across something so different and a little challenging.
I have no idea what to do with these little motifs, but it was so nice to come across something so different and a little challenging.
I was thinking about customising plain all-in-one baby vests with a motif and these would be utterly perfect - beautiful - wonder if I could do them xx
ReplyDeleteTheses look great! I might have to try some as an applique for a baby blanket or hat.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun crochet motifs! Great find.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely and I agree, applique immediately springs to mind. OR you could stiffen them and use them to dangle!
ReplyDeleteI found this site also and was a little intimidated by the Japanese and the charts. But you seem to have done a great job!
ReplyDeleteWow these are fab, never seen anything like these :-)
ReplyDeleteHeather x
These are so unusual and pretty!
ReplyDeletethey are adorable!
ReplyDeleteso clever :)
These are lovely Victoria. Very clever design and I love the way you have photographed them against the red.
ReplyDeleteJacquie x
They're all so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese are so very delicate with so much of their needle workings. I have 2 books that originate from Japan and the crochet is so lovely. Thank you for sharing this. It is just one more thing that I say I want to do, lol.
ReplyDeleteSusanne :)
Wow! These look so effective - maybe just displayed in a simple frame? Or just pinned to the wall, or just left willy-nilly on the sideboard? It matters not- they are super-cute!
ReplyDeleteMy fav has to be the owl.
Checking out the link now- thanks.
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wow, very nice! My gramma used to do a few bird motifs that she would then applique onto the 'band' of bed pillows. I will check these out and try a few... could make interesting christmas tree ornaments.
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