Category: Shawls and Wraps

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How to Crochet The Crocodile Shawl

Crocheted Triangle Crocodile Shawl

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends,

There are many variations to the crocodile crochet stitch and even more applications and ways to use it to make all sorts of items, from blankets, pillow cases, hats, mittens, shawls, cardigans and so many more. I am currently experimenting with these variations to create patterns for small items just to keep my hands and imagination busy. Let me remind you that I lost my sight in November 2013 after suffering a stroke that I wrote about on my personal blog. You can read the story here. But let’s go back to the crocodile stitch. I put together a video tutorial on how to crochet the crocodile stitch that you can follow bellow. read more

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How to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape

How to crochet a shawl in a triangle

Dear Crafters,

I thought I should tell you that I’ve finally managed to overcome the lethargy after the stroke. In fact, even my sister, Ana-Maria, is feeling much better. We were both struck with apathy and with this sense of futility. But for the past few months I’ve started crocheting again and my sister started to learn how to crochet. I feel this overwhelming joy that I can hold the crochet hook without feeling frustrated that I can’t crochet double crochet stitches like I used to. I’m still limited to a few techniques and stitches, because of my blindness, but it’s better than nothing. Ever since I started crocheting I’ve been making shawl after shawl. Seven, to be more precise. Some of them I offered to friends as gifts and the rest I intend to sell. But, even if I want to sell the complete project, that doesn’t mean that you do not have the right to know “the secret” behind the project. So, we decided to teach you how to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape, like the one in the image below. read more