Hooked on Needles

Monday, February 16, 2009

Learn to Crochet - 3 Dimensional Crochet Video Tutorial

Irish Lace is characterized by 3 dimensional flowers that are usually included in amongst the intricate doily-like design. It is used to make so many different things such as doilies, dresser scarves, collars, and other such decorative items. One example of Irish Lace is the crocheted collar I made for my daughter's Irish Step Dancing dress many years ago. That is from a pattern I found on the Internet, but then had to rewrite it using US crochet terms so that I could work it properly. You can see some nice close-up pictures of the collar on the original pattern page.

Another example of 3 dimensional crochet can be found here at Annie's Attic and this pattern is what prompted the video tutorial you will find below.

Not too long ago, Lisa from Knittinghelp.com contacted me on an entirely different matter and made mention of a crochet rose she was fighting with at the time. I asked her if she would share the problem portion of the pattern with me to see if I might be able to help her out. So she did, and that's what this is all about!

This is the completed Ruffled Rose. The technique I am demonstrating in the video is common among many 3 dimensional crochet patterns and will hopefully help Lisa and others to understand how to work Behind The Petals.