I have been using crochet trim on every single scrapbook layout I've done since New Year. I can't get enough, but I fancy a bit of a change so I've been experimenting by crocheting over wire circles to make a fun new kind of trim for my scrapbook layouts. The top two trims on the pic below are crocheted over wire, made by bending thin jewellery wire around various thicknesses of pens, then single crocheting on top (or dc USA). I went sc around the red trim twice and the large pink trim was made with 'treble' stitches.
The bottom three trims are crochet over metal washers. There's a detailed pic below...
You need to crochet all the way around the first washer, then join the second washer but only crochet around half way, join the next washer. Keep adding washers until the scrapbook trim is as long as you want, then crochet back down the length of trim towards the first washer. Super simple and hopefully will look fab on a scrapbook layout.
These are really effective and very novel. Love xxx
Posted by: Maz | February 15, 2010 at 06:55 PM
OMG!!!!
What a fantastic idea!!
I'm thinking a belt or bracelet could be made that way...
What yarn did you use?
Posted by: Mia | May 16, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Hi Mia,
I used pearlised cotton yarn a size 8 but the white one is 4ply (sport weight ) cotton. They are fun to make :)
hth.
Mandy
Posted by: Mandy | May 16, 2010 at 09:11 PM
This s so wonderfully simple with many possibilities! I see a unique necklace being created tonight, thanks to you!
Posted by: Kim Thomas | May 28, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Love it! Will definitely be trying to make them myself. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Dana | September 17, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Would so love to try out your idea! How are you joining/crocheting the washers together as you go along? Thank you.
Posted by: Ellen | January 14, 2013 at 09:26 PM