Back in September
I made myself a purple pineapple skirt, and now I finally started working on
another one.
This time
I’m taking detailed notes along the way, so that I can write the pattern. Even
though I’m using the pineapple stitch for this skirt as well, the design of this
skirt will be different.
I chose
bright red color, which I belive will look great with white or black.
I’m using
Bernat Handicrafter crochet acrylic thread that I bought online from Joann. I
purchased a ball of 1,746 yards, which should be enough for my skirt. Joann has
a great selection of colors, and I actually bought three additional balls of
this thread in pink, linen, and robust red. I am quite stocked up for the
future projects!
I’ve
completed 12 rounds so far, but the “pineapples” are not showing yet.
This is my
second attempt. I had made about a fourth of the skirt but had to unravel it
all because it wasn’t coming out the way I wanted it. But it seems much better
now.
I’m very
excited about this project and I can’t wait to finish it. I think it will turn
out even better than the purple one.
I love your purple pineapple skirt, can't wait to see the red one.
ReplyDeleteSally xxx
I really, really loved your purple pineapple skirt, so I'm looking forward to the pattern!!
ReplyDeletereally good..... eager to see the finished skirt
ReplyDeleteNow that's some serious crochet. You're quite the talented lady. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your purple pineapple skirt and to think you may improve on it and write a pattern is very exciting. I can't wait to see this red one. Does it really only need 1 skein of crochet thread, that statement alone amazes me. I have never worked anything in this sort of thread but it seems it goes a long way. Keep us all posted on your progress, amazing talent Olga :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, it's only one ball of thread but it's a huge one; it weights 14 oz (400 grams).
DeleteI am so excited as I have always wanted to crochet a skirt. I can't wait. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
I have often wondered how it is that someone creates an item. This is something that I would like to do, but
ReplyDeletehow do you begin? Do you just begin crocheting and see what comes out, or do you start with an idea which you modify along the way. I have always found that to be something of interest. Your skirt will be lovely.
When I was making my first purple skirt, I didn't have a clear idea. I just crocheted it and tried it on frequently to see how it was coming out. If it was too wide, I would unravel a few rounds and make fewer increases and vice versa. So, like you said, I was modifying it along the way.
DeleteBut with this second one I actually have a starting idea. I want to make a full skirt by basically crocheting a huge doily with a whole in the middle. But again I might make some changes/modifications along the way.
your purple skirt is lovely. how did your red one turn out (or did you finish it?) you probably weren't around when crochet vest were the style, but i would love for you or someone to create a really nice pattern to share on line. i've seen some, but haven't found one that i liked well enough to make. you do fine work!
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