Friday, March 13, 2009

Lacey Crochet

Most of us admire lacey crochet. In wearables, it looks prettier and for warmer weather it is light and airy - so we can still use it.
For me, I think cotton thread is best for wearable lacey crochet for tropical weather. Here in the Philippines when we say crochet cotton thread there are only two known brands: Cannon and Monaco. There are others, but the quality cannot be compared to the two popular brands. Of course I prefer the Cannon brand made by Coats Manila Bay. But since I'm very particular about color, sometimes I have to use Monaco when I've set my mind on the color.
By the way, there is another brand of high quality thread by Coats - Anchor size 10 thread. It differs from Cannon size 8 thread, in that it is a bit finer and thinner. But overall, it could be substituted for designs made with size 8 thread. The reason it is not as popular as Cannon is that it is more expensive. I prefer to use it for doilies, curtains and other home decorations. I did make shrugs using size 10 thread, and they're lovely and comfortable too.


There are so many ideas going on in my mind using lacey crochet - from books, magazines, and the internet - there is an endless source of material and inspiration for this. But to actually create a design and write up a pattern is not easy...

13 comments:

  1. I love lace crochet, especially with shawls. I have the Lace book by Doris Chan and its just amazing!

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  2. Mimi, it's been so long! I so wanted to finish my Shells and Flowers Shrug so I can move on to the next project, it's on my bedside table mocking me.

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  3. Lacy crochet is definitely beautiful. I used to make a lot of doilies when I first started crocheting, haven't made any in a long time for some reason. Actually, I think I may look up my old doily patterns today and whip up something quick. :-)

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  4. I agree with you, lacey is gorgeous!

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  5. I love lacy items in thread...they are my favorite thing to crochet! RachelG, CPC

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  6. Mimi, I NOW want to begin a crochet lace project. How beautiful. Love your blog and patterns. I was going to become a follower of your blog but you don't have that link. Want to follow my blog so I can keep in touch with yours? I'm going to go vote for you, too! Thanks so much for the terrific blog. Kathy
    www.knitandcrochetpatternchat.blogspot.com

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  7. oh, Mimi, I'm going to add you to my favorite blogs list. Kathy www.knitandcrochetpatternchat.blogspot.com

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  8. Hi Christina, I also have that book - it was gifted to me. I am a little disappointed, there was no thread project there...
    Hi Gene, I really wish you could finish your Shells and Flowers Shrug, and wear it while its still in fashion ;)
    Hi Zu, its usually easier to work with yarn, esp. if you have a lot of yarn choices. For us here, thread is mostly what we have.
    Hi Riohnna, you know I first noticed you way back in Crochetville because of your lovely lace projects :)
    Hi Rachel, its been a long while - thanks for stopping by! I know you love crochet lace and flowers :D
    Hi Kathy, thanks for adding me to your blogs list! Nice to see your blog too :)

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  9. Im looking forward to your new lacey designs... keep inspiring us....

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  10. Thank you Mimi! Today I'm putting the finishing touches on the booties!

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  11. Hi Judy and Bheng!
    You've inspired me too, Bheng...thank you for trying out almost all of my patterns :D

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  12. I love the second top!!! And, you make beautiful stuff!!!

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