Bruges crochet, an adaptation of Bruges Bobbin Lace, is one of my favorite crochet laces. This piece is worked in typical tape lace fashion where the tape is worked first and then the flowers.
This bookmark is made from an insertion in the: DMC Library: Crochet Work VI Series by: Theresa De Dillmont. The photo is on pg. 33 and the instructions on pg. 38. I used the center of the insertion only in this design. The outer rows are typical of Irish crochet. What did I learn from these instructions? A 'single' is a slip stitch and a 'plain' is a single crochet. It also says '1 treble 1 1/2 long' which I believe to mean a double crochet that has an extra yarn over (although I could be mistaken). This was made in #40 thread. Once I understood the instructions, it was easy and quick!
This bookmark was designed in 2004-05. The objective was to imitate a bobbin lace bookmark I made a few years ago. I haven't given it a name. I wouldn't know what to name it.
Book mark I designed in 2004/05. Can't remember now. It has gold metalic thread woven in between the beading row. I think I like the tassel more.
Motifs are most commonly used in crochet lace. They are fairly quick to make and easy to use in designs. This tiny motif was given to me by a guild member here in Auckland. I did the obvious, studied the motif and crocheted it following our modern manner! I was surprised by the results. I chose to make it in a #60 thread (right). What a difference in size! I can't say for certain I crocheted it the way the first individual did, but that's okay because in Irish crochet no two persons crochet a motif the same way!
This is from an exchange I participated in. I mixed crocheted flowers with Bruges bobbin lace.
This is a close-up of the rose. This is one of my versions of the rose. I made Clones knots behind the frist row. Do you see them nestled between the petals?
Limerick lace butterfly. Made in 2002.
Idrija bobbin lace. This is the first bobbin lace project I made.
Scissors Case. Design by Mauren Shaw. I used needlelace stitches in parts of the design instead of bobbin lace stitches. However the clunys are all bobbin lace. I thought I would never finish - phew!! The case still has to be made.
crocheted clovers - 2 different versions. I have no idea when I designed these - perhaps 2005.
This is Kumihimo that I made. I got the pattern at: http://www.qvade.dk/paulette/Swap4.htm
I made this Kumihimo braid and experimented with celtic knots. I can see a necklace in there!
An imitation of a fish pattern a friend of mine gave me. The instructions are in a different language. I added the beaded eye and gold thread.
