I was looking at them the other day and wondered what crochet stitch she used and sent her an SMS and she said to look up the Iris Stitch on the net which I did and came across an easy to follow YouTube video by Potter & Bloom called How to Crochet + The Iris Stitch. Well, most of it is easy to follow but I always have difficulty working out which chain to go into at the beginning but I had a go anyway and really need to practise consistently so that I remember what the stitches are.
Here are my first two attempts and the coloured one was an odd size so I tried to crochet a scalloped edge around it but made lots of mistakes...obviously. LOL! I need a LOT of practice instead of picking up a crochet hook about twice a year.
I used some cotton yarn from the $2 shop with some from the Op Shop and I quite like the colours.
See what happened to one of my knitted dishcloths using two strands of cotton yarn from the $2 shop. I think I used the wrong sized needle....or something. Oops! There was a topiary tree pattern in the middle once upon a time before I started twisting the life out of it to get it dry.
Oh well....perhaps one day I will practise enough to crochet a dishcloth like Judy's ;-)
Have you tried to crochet the Iris Stitch? Click on this link Iris Stitch ~ Oui Crochet for the pattern.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYFz-FQmG78&feature=share
That's a very pretty dishcloth, Chel. I can't crochet (at all) but have learned quite a few different stitches when knitting dishcloths. They are great little project for practising and learning new things. Meg:)
ReplyDeleteYes dishcloths are great for learning on, Meg.
DeleteWell done, Chel.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. YouTube is a great way to learn as long as the presenter goes slow enough.
Deletewith your knitted dish cloths try putting a wider border on the sides, that may keep them in shape for a little longer
ReplyDeletelove that crochet stitch, here i thought it was a shell stitch of sorts
they both look good & yes, practice, practice & more practice! :))
thanx for sharing
Thanks for that tip , Selina.
DeleteIt's very pretty. Is that a pink and green? I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteYes it is pink and green, Debbie. I like those two colours together.
DeleteI have added this to the 'to learn' list.
ReplyDeleteI need to try and find more time for practicing knitting and crochet Chel. The last couple of years I have started and stopped several projects. I need to keep going and get something finished. Something really simple though.
ReplyDeleteMy dishcloths look like your distorted one, still learning here :-)
ReplyDeleteI think you're crocheted dishcloths look GREAT, Nanna Chel. Crocheting gets easier with time. It's good to work the basics on pot holders and dish cloths. Your tension looks perfect. My crocheted dishcloths hold their shape better than the knitted ones, too. They also last longer. The stitches seem sturdier.
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