Vintage Peacock Filet Crochet Curtain

 Finally completed this filet project, from a vintage booklet full of lovely patterns called 'Star Crochet.'

I wish I could give credit where it is due, but like so many old patterns, the designer is anonymous.

Now and then I like to challenge myself by following a pattern which demands a lot of concentration/time. It becomes slightly addictive,I find.

I thought the smallest room in the house could use a little crochet love. I used a size 1 crochet hook,( at least, it is an old steel hook with '1' on it and very tiny) and a fine crochet cotton, not sure of the exact weight, finished article measured approx. 54cm  x 64cm.

I went wrong a couple of times, too many or two few stitches on a row, that sort of thing.But you wouldn't know unless I told you, would you?I washed it and blocked it once it was finished.

I attach diagram in case anyone would like to have a go.The original used 3 balls Coats Mercer crochet cotton No. 60,20g. Steel crochet hook 0.75(No.5).Tension 6sps and 6rows to 1".Finished measurement 14"x 20.5".

Bag made out of recycled umbrella fabric

 A friend gave me her broken umbrella to 'do something with', so I turned the fabric from it into this large, lined, machine washable very strong and lightweight eco bag. I've written a tutorial on how to make a similar bag for an online sewing subscription magazine- 'Welikesewing.com' due out in October 2021, by PRIME publishing, who also produce online subscription magazines I've had patterns published with, 'ilikecrochet.com' and 'ilikeknitting.com.'It feels very satisfying repurposing something which has already had a lot of creative input in the form of fabric design, which would otherwise go to waste, ending up in landfill.

Here's another one.