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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Crochet: Twine Snowflakes


Call it "theme and variation" but after a bit of experimentation I think I've found what these crochet snowflakes were meant for: cotton twine. I absolutely love them made out of this material! They look so rich--like linen or hemp or flax--yet so humble. And this is a perfect shade of "natural."


I just used regular hardware store twine (which I actually bought at the grocery store), this pattern, a J-hook, and a little more patience than working with yarn.


I made five to start with and am making a garland by stringing them on the twine. (I used a tapestry needle to weave the twine through the middles and then back across the tops so they don't flop over.)


But I also thought they would look fabulous appliqued on an angora pillow--wouldn't they?


And definitely as a present-topper, especially with some burlap.



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19 comments:

  1. house full of jaysDecember 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    These are so wonderful! The twine looks just perfect. Time to relearn crochet...

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  2. MarisaDecember 9, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Incredible! Some day, I will crochet.

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  3. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    They are absolutely gorgeous! I think I'll try it :)

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  4. TonyaDecember 9, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Beautiful!!! I've already made some in the white sparkle yarn and used them on gifts. Now I'm working on some for the kids' shirts for our Polar Express Christmas party at church. I had already thought of making garland. You are so wonderful for sharing your ideas and pattern! THANK YOU!!! :)

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  5. sajukiDecember 9, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    amazing :)

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  6. SusanDecember 9, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I like the color of the twine. Was it hard to work with?

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  7. LauraDecember 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    These are wonderful...what is their approximate size?
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  8. TaraDecember 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Wow, so beautiful. I may have to do this. They look like vintage lace.

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  9. Bari JoDecember 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    L.O.V.E. it! I just found some little girl shirts to put some pink and white snowflakes on! I hope to finish them soon! This is a great idea to do it in twine... so much fun! Thank you for all the WONDERFUL inspiration! Your pillow looks like a pottery barn pillow - which I LOVE! LOVE the burlap idea for wrapping, too!!! Oh my head is going to explode! Thank you for the fun ideas and inspiration! Merry Christmas! Bari Jo

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  10. CorrabelleDecember 9, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    These are adorable! I'm tempted to try a miniature version with bakers twine!

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  11. CrochetBloggerDecember 10, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Beautiful take on the popular crochet snowflake!

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  12. AnnelieseDecember 10, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Thanks for the enthusiasm! Twine is a bit more work to work with than yarn because it doesn't slide quite as easily. These finished snowflakes are about six inches across.

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  13. Denise LDecember 11, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Anneliese, thank you so much for sharing this. I will definitely make this! I am really in to decorating with neutral colors and natural materials so I was really happy to see your post. I like the pillow idea too and will make one. Have a great day, Denise

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  14. PeggyDecember 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Love the snowflake and thanks for the pattern!

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  15. TishDecember 12, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Lovely. Had you considered them as coaster?

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  16. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    sweet & simple enough! I found some cute crochet stuff also on the little michaels holiday site, you can tell them what you want to see more of, too.

    http://michaelscraftroom.com

    http://michaelscraftroom.com/blog

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  17. Brianna BellDecember 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for this wonderful idea!!

    I recently posted a blog called Christmas Gift Ideas and posted some links to blogs that had great ideas. I included a link to this blog post and your blog as well. I hope that's okay with you.

    You can see the blog here:
    http://thisrookiewife.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-gift-ideas.html

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  18. abbyFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    hi - want to give props to TipJunkie.com that linked me to your site (baby blanket). but i have been wanting to find an idea to use twine and this found me ♥. thank you. i'll join you. love your blog banner too. best, j.

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  19. LynetteDecember 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    I absolutely love the twine snowflakes!! I am making mine to use as coasters for our family Christmas dinner. Am going to try to use a bit heavier to create larger flakes to use as the hotpads. I want our Christmas table to be in burlap and twine with cranberry and black accents! :) Thank you so much for all the inspiration you provide on your sight! There are many more ideas you have that I want to try! Thanks again! You are so blessed with an amazing talent for creativity. You use it well!

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