Bright 3D crochet flowers lariat

Got new variegated crochet cotton in pretty yellow-pink-green colours and decided to make a bluebell lariat for the spring season. Added some bright green balls embellishments and sparkly green leaves and here is my new addition to the collection.

Crochet cotton lariat with pretty bluebells

Have recently finished a lariat in one of my favourite designs. It features bluebells in salmon pink with pretty green leaves and other embellishments. A colourful piece of neck jewellery for spring and summer.

The Remebrance/Veterans Day Red Poppy

The red remembrance/veterans poppy is an emblem of Remembrance/Veterans Day due to the red colour as a symbol for the blood spilled in the war. We wear it to remember the members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty.

Crochet poppies

Poppies are quite popular perennial flowers in England. My garden is full of them and I really like variety of their shapes and colours. So they actually inspired me to making more crochet poppies in white and peach.

New crochet jewelry video

Hi all.
A few days ago I uploaded a new video showing off my latest crochet jewelry projects. Watch it here or visit my channel on youtube where you'll find more ideas for your own projects.
You are welcome to subscribe to my channel as I will keep posting new videos!
You might find some more jewelry ideas and other cute stuff in my Flickr photostream

Kumihimo braiding. New hobby

Recently I have come across kumihimo braiding - art of making cords by interlacing threads, yarns, cords, ribbons etc. I have an enormous stock of threads and yarns which I normally use for knitting and crocheting but they also can be used for kumihimo braiding. I would say the more varieв the threads and yarns you use, the more unusual cord you will get.
A lot of kumihimo patterns are available in the internet. I found some of them very pretty and cute.

These bracelets feature spiral and floral patterns in bright summer colours and they are exactly what children want. Believe me, I have 11 children around me, all neighbours though!




The same spiral pattern in subtle colours and bracelets finished with delicate closures will be more suitable for adults.














Like the idea of a magnet closure - it's quick and easy!














My favourite pattern so far is so called swirl pattern. Tutorial is made and kindly shared by beamunz2009 on youtube My bracelets braided according to this pattern and finished with beads and buttons.









Gifts for friends and their children




If you are not a bracelet person you still can find other ways to use kumihimo braids. I have used it to make a handle for a mobile phone crochet bag and a cord for a floral pendant.









How about shoelaces? :-)

Crochet flower lariat

Crochet and knitting are everywhere in fashion, especially in jewellery and accessories. 
Flower/floral lariats are fun to wear. With the mixture of colourful 3d flowers, leaves and other tiny embellishments they will brighten your day and add personality to your wardrobe.


I had great fun making them, choosing different colour combinations. And I love what I've managed to get at the end.

I like combination of dusky/hot pink with purple and mint in this one.




This lariat is really bright with lilac/purple and fuchsia colours.



Reminds me bright autumn day in the park.




Early and tender spring is coming with these pastel colours.

Crafting on holidays

Hi, Just returned from long holidays. I caught myself thinking that I could not pass by the wool shops. I have my favourite places that I always try to check while on holidays. As the result, new thread - and new necklaces. Gold and silver are always in fashion, especially for special occasions.











I like the coral one. This shade is created by combining the two strands, so looks bright and at the same time gentle. I presume my sister enjoyed modelling it.

Have you heard about Leeds Kirkgate Market?

Leeds Kirkgate Market is a market in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. With over 600 stalls this is Europe's largest covered market. It attracts around 250,000 visitors every week.

It first opened in 1822.

It was a founding location of Marks & Spencer. Michael Marks opened his "Penny Bazaar" in the open air market here in 1884.

Since then the market has been refurbished and here is how it looks like nowadays.

Since last year it has been hosting 'How Bizaar', a big market stall, providing an opportunity for starters of new businesses to display and sell their products. Starting a new business can be risky but now having an opportunity to test demand and get market feedback before fully launching their product, service and idea, is less stressful.

'How Bizaar' provides a low risk trading opportunity for a wide range of businesses e.g. arts, crafts, clothing, food, electrical goods, toys.

You ask me why I'm giving you all this information? Because since April my crochet embellishments and jewellery are displayed in Leeds Kirkgate Market! I'm having my own display space. It's quite big but it's never enough when you start arranging it. Since it's YOUR space you can do there what you want.

This week my space is arranged this way.

I have wonderful neighbours who are displaying and selling their gorgeous products - handmade cards, clothing, bags, unusual jewellery, items of home decor. They all are of high quality and are very popular among visitors of the stall.

So please do come in to check our handmade products!

Crochet Floral Necklaces

Recently I've started a new line in my crochet jewelry based on usage of Irish crochet elements - flowers and leaves.

Irish crochet technique originated in Ireland in the middle of 19th century during the great potato famine when women had to find additional ways to support their families. With distinctive needlework traditions they created real masterpieces with complicated motifs and patterns. Quite often one piece was created by more than one person.

My crochet necklaces and chokers are crocheted from mercerized cotton thread in a variety of colors and shades. Each necklace is one of a kind and is made either in one predominant color/shade or a combination of colors for adding more brightness and life.

They seem to be quite popular in my etsy shop. Just pop in to have a look.

Nature Inspired Crochet Flowers

Recently I've uploaded a video on youtube with my crochet creations and want to share them with you. You might like them!