Galleries

SPECIAL GALLERY: Orvieto Crochet artist Loretta Lovisi

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.merlettoitaliano.it/loretta_lovisa_.html">here</a>

It Might as Well be Spring

Michelle Rheaume http://www.etsy.com/shop/michellerheaume

African Flower chair; by Handmade by Ria
http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadebyria

Beautiful earrings by dulcinae.canalblog.com

Free form bracelets: dulcinae.canalblog.com

Macrame style crochet beret: dulcinae.canalblog.com

Folhagem, by Lidia Luz
http://lidialuz.blogspot.com/

Black and White Granny Bag
http://pertinitaco.blogspot.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/VickeVira
Vicke Vera of Sweden

http://www.etsy.com/shop/VickeVira

Granny Pillow by Jo Avery of Edinburgh
http://www.bearpawandbearpaw.blogspot.com/

http://www.erikatricroche.blogspot.com/

Projeto Flower Primavera
http://www.erikatricroche.blogspot.com/

Love's in the Air!
http://www.erikatricroche.blogspot.com/

By Maryangela of Brazil http://www.mariahandmade.com/

By Maryangela of Brazil http://www.mariahandmade.com/

By Maryangela of Brazil http://www.mariahandmade.com/

By Maryangela of Brazil http://www.mariahandmade.com/

Art of Crochet Jewelry

Felieke van der Leest is an artist whose medium is jewelry, like this J. Russells bracelet. Photo by Eddo Hartmann. More at <a href="http://www.feliekevanderleest.com.">http://www.feliekevanderleest.comt</a>

Felieke van der Leest: Rocky the Rock Penguin alias The Stork - brooch. Photo by Eddo Hartmann. More at <a href="http://www.feliekevanderleest.com.">http://www.feliekevanderleest.comt</a>

Felieke van der Leest . Olympia brooch. Photo by Eddo Hartmann. More at<a href="http://www.feliekevanderleest.com.">http://www.feliekevanderleest.comt</a>

Felieke van der Leest: Super Freak Zebra brooch. Photo by Edo Hartmann. More at<a href="http://www.feliekevanderleest.com.">http://www.feliekevanderleest.comt</a>

Madame Ulani is a German graphic designer who also makes marvelous jewelry. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/uloni.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/uloni</a>

Madame Ulani is a German graphic designer who also makes marvelous jewelry. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/uloni.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/uloni</a>

Madame Ulani is a German graphic designer who also makes marvelous jewelry. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/uloni.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/uloni</a>

We've shown Portugese artist's Sara Aires work before in our gallery. She continues to make very original, charming pieces, like this brooch. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires</a>

Sara Aires bracelet. Love the organic forms. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires</a>

Sara Aires unique bracelets <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires</a>

Sara Aires necklace combines fiber and crochet. More at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/saraaires</a>

Beautiful necklace by Belgian crafter Veerle, whose etsy shop is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nevousinstallezpas.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/nevousinstallezpas</a>

More pieces by Veerle. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nevousinstallezpas.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/nevousinstallezpas</a>

Delicate thread and beads earrings by Turkish designer Ebru, whose shop is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FebystanDesigns.>http://www.etsy.com/shop/FebystanDesigns</a>

Another lovely set by Ebru <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FebystanDesigns.>http://www.etsy.com/shop/FebystanDesigns</a>

Also from Turkey, "irregular expressions" started making beautiful crochet and knit jewelry and other items after learning freeform style three years ago.<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/irregularexpressions.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/irregularexpression</>

Another very original irregular expressions design <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/irregularexpressions.">http://www.etsy.com/shop/irregularexpression</>

Wire crochet by Julia Emily More of Loretta's work <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/juliaemily>here</a>

Add a little mystery with this wire crochet mask by Julie Emily: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/juliaemily>here</a>

Nature Lovers Crochet

"10,000 Flowers" Installation by Ursel Arndt
<a href="http://www.ursel-arndt.de/projektarbeit.php5.">www.ursel-arndt.de/projektarbeit.php5.</a> Photo by Melissa Wastney <a href="http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2008/08/10000-blomster.html">http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2008/08/10000-blomster.html</a>

"10,000 Flowers" Installation by Ursel Arndt
<a href="http://www.ursel-arndt.de/projektarbeit.php5.">www.ursel-arndt.de/projektarbeit.php5.</a> Photo by Melissa Wastney <a href="http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2008/08/10000-blomster.html">http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2008/08/10000-blomster.html</a>

"10,000 Flowers" close-up

Amigurumi Flower Pot by Diane Prince <a href="http://mygurumi.blogspot.com/2008/07/flower-pot-downloadable.html">mygurumi.blogspot.com/2008/07/flower-pot-downloadable.html</a>

Jewelry by Asta Sukeine <a href="www.astash.etsy.com">www.astash.etsy.com</a>

Jewelry by Asta Sukeine <a href="www.astash.etsy.com">www.astash.etsy.com</a>

Jewelry by Asta Sukeine <a href="www.astash.etsy.com">www.astash.etsy.com</a>

Sea Anemone brooch by Elin Thomas <a href="elinthomas.etsy.com">elinthomas.etsy.com</a>

Necklace by Elin Thomas <a href="http://elintm.blogspot.com/">http://elintm.blogspot.com/</a>

Another lovely piece by Elin Thomas <a href="elinthomas.etsy.com">elinthomas.etsy.com</a>

Another wonderful Etsy artist: Evelda
<a href=http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6813724">EveldasNeverland</a>

By Evelda <a href=http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6813724">EveldasNeverland</a>

Evelda's Dragonfly brooch

By Nadya <a href" www.behance.net/sheepdeer">www.behance.net/sheepdear</a>

By Nadya <a href" www.behance.net/sheepdeer">www.behance.net/sheepdear</a>

Wearing Nadya's earrings

Great images and whimsical stories at <a href=" http://tadasrevolution.com/">http://tadasrevolution.com/</a>

Crochet Art by Lida Luz <a href="http://lidialuz.blogspot.com">http://lidialuz.blogspot.com</a>

Crochet Art by Lida Luz <a href="http://lidialuz.blogspot.com">http://lidialuz.blogspot.com</a>

The Fiber Art Phenomenon

<a href="http://www.internationalfibercollaborative.com/index.html">The Tree Project</a>. Jennifer March of the Internatioal Fiber Collaborative organized this project, with gorgeous leaves by scores of fiber artists.

"1000 Strands of Yarn." Rachel John, Extreme Textiles, broke records by knitting with a 1000 strands simultaneously! This event took place at the Southhill Park Unravel Textiles exhibition in October 2006. Check out
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVRfVEONxJQ">this</a> amazing video.

An installation art piece called Family Dress, the dresses are all attached. Go to <a href="http://www.do-knit-yourself.com">http://www.do-knit-yourself.com</a> to see a wonderful video of this project. People bring knit and crochet samples which are assembled in the collective dress.

Golden Grove Unleaving, by Leslie Blackmon. Fabric and tile o painted canvas. More of her work <a href="http://www.leslieblackmon.com">here</a>.

Bold As Love by Adam Parker Smith, showing at Broadway Windows in New York City.

A magnificent work by Norma Minkowitz, made with wire and crochet.

"Trophy Wife" by Kathleen Holmes. 21" tall. More at
<a href="http://www.kathleenholmes.com">here</a>

"Always a Bridesmaid" by Kathleen Holmes. 18" tall. More at
<a href="http://www.kathleenholmes.com">here</a>

"Cross Dresser" by Kathleen Holmes. 18" tall. More at
<a href="http://www.kathleenholmes.com">here</a>

"Reflection Vessel" by Bonnie Meltzer, crocheted wire, found objects, beads on metal armature, 45" tall. More
<a href="http://www.bonniemeltzer.com">Link here</a>

From the most recent Crochet Coral Reef in Santa Fe.

Knit model of Ashford, a British village, created by the town's Afternoon Club over a period of 23 years. Scroll down at this link , <a href="http://otterwise.blogspot.com/2009/05/wow-knitted-village.html">http://otterwise.blogspot.com/2009/05/wow-knitted-village.html</a> to see individual knitted houses, and the real homes they portray.

Knit village makers. croll Scroll down at <a href="http://otterwise.blogspot.com/2009/05/wow-knitted-village.html">this link</a>
to see individual knitted houses, and the real homes they were modeled on.

Dutch artist Johana Schweizer created this crochet sculpture, recently shown at Kunstraum Richard Sorge, a gallery in Berlin.
<a href="http://www.kunstraumrichardsorge.org/strich_und_faden_02.php">www.kunstraumrichardsorge.org/strich_und_faden_02.php</a>

The Evolution Continues

Crochet Mink
By <a href="http://www.ttcollections.com">Thongbai Tatong</a>
from the Netherlands

Crochet Mink
By <a href="http://www.ttcollections.com">Thongbai Tatong</a>
from the Netherlands

Neckweear by Swiss designer <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5630991">"jesuisbonhom"</a>

Neckweear by Swiss designer <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5630991">"jesuisbonhom"</a>

Neckweear by Swiss designer <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5630991">"jesuisbonhom"</a>

Adornments by <a href="http://www.ixela.etsy.com">Alesssandra</a>, from Italy

Adornments by <a href="http://www.ixela.etsy.com">Alesssandra</a>, from Italy

By Estonian <a href="www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5338485
">Hedda Vater</a>

By Estonian <a href="www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5338485
">Hedda Vater</a>

By Estonian <a href="www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5338485
">Hedda Vater</a>

By Estonian <a href="www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5338485
">Hedda Vater</a>

By Estonian <a href="www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5338485
">Hedda Vater</a>

Fun crochet jewelry by Brazilian <a href="http://lidialuz.blogspot.com">Lidia Luz</a>

Fun crochet jewelry by Brazilian <a href="http://lidialuz.blogspot.com">Lidia Luz</a>

Freeform Beauties by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5395207">Sara Aires</a>, from Portugal

Freeform Beauties by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5395207">Sara Aires</a>, from Portugal

Freeform Beauties by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5395207">Sara Aires</a>, from Portugal

Freeform Beauties by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5395207">Sara Aires</a>, from Portugal

Turkish needle artist <a href="http://www.fiyonk.net/blog/">Elisi Gunlugu</a> makes all kinds of lace, including this delicate trim, an ancient art called "oya".

Turkish needle artist <a href="http://www.fiyonk.net/blog/">Elisi Gunlugu</a> makes all kinds of lace.

Check this out -- Broomstick trim! The one below is awesome too.

Turkish needle artist <a href="http://www.fiyonk.net/blog/">Elisi Gunlugu</a> makes all kinds of lace.

Turkish needle artist <a href="http://www.fiyonk.net/blog/">Elisi Gunlugu</a> makes all kinds of lace.

Turkish needle artist <a href="http://www.fiyonk.net/blog/">Elisi Gunlugu</a> makes all kinds of lace.

Love this Solomon's Knot shawl!

Swedish artist <a href="http://hellocraftlovers.blogspot.com/">Inger Carina</a>

Swedish artist <a href="http://hellocraftlovers.blogspot.com/">Inger Carina</a>

Swedish artist <a href="http://hellocraftlovers.blogspot.com/">Inger Carina</a>

This piece is a USB memory stick cozy!

Swedish artist <a href="http://hellocraftlovers.blogspot.com/">Inger Carina</a>

American <a href="http://www.cobblerscabin.etsy.com">Carol Bollard</a> is the queen of retro chic

American <a href="http://www.cobblerscabin.etsy.com">Carol Bollard</a> is the queen of retro chic

American <a href="http://www.cobblerscabin.etsy.com">Carol Bollard</a> is the queen of retro chic

American <a href="http://www.cobblerscabin.etsy.com">Carol Bollard</a> is the queen of retro chic

Italian miniaturist <a href="http://www.pasubio9.etsy.com">Mariella</a> makes these incredible critters with a .50mm hook.

Italian miniaturist <a href="http://www.pasubio9.etsy.com">Mariella</a> makes these incredible critters with a .50mm hook.

Italian miniaturist <a href="http://www.pasubio9.etsy.com">Mariella</a> makes these incredible critters with a .50mm hook.

Italian miniaturist <a href="http://www.pasubio9.etsy.com">Mariella</a> makes these incredible critters with a .50mm hook.

The Ravelry Gallery

Spiral Freeform Pillow, above, by <a href="http://stringamajig.blogspot.com">stringamajig (Lisa)</a> is a feast of inventiveness.

Technical prowess is displayed in the Tunisian Short Row Dischcloth, <a href="http://crochetingboy.wordpress.com">by1crafty boy (Khebin Gibbons)</a>.

Hollywood Starlet Purse is as pretty as can be, with sophisticated shaping by <a href="http://craftkitten.etsy.com">crafkitten (Jennifer)</a>.

<a href="http://port16.free.fr/noncducrochet/blogs/index.php?blog=10">Pyogazel (Carine)</a> is another designer who delivers consistently lovely work. Her functional Panier Pascal, shows a steady understanding of what crochet can do.

<a href="http://port16.free.fr/noncducrochet/blogs/index.php?blog=10">Pyogazel (Carine)</a> is another designer who delivers consistently lovely work. Her wearable Cote d vanille shows a steady understanding of what crochet can do.

As a jeweler, I appreciate the necklaces by <a href="http://bazarpimpampum.blogspot.com">pimpampum</a>. They are bold, yet somehow delicate and wearable.

Breakfast in Bed by <a href="http://www.mmm-fruit.com">mmmfruit (Sharleein Marco)</a> is hilarious.

Fashionista ravelers show their talents in these beautiful designs.
Lady Bruce Jacket by <a href="http://brillohead.etsy.com">brillohead (Kelly)</a>.

Fashionista ravelers show their talents in these beautiful designs.
Halter: For Victoria, by proper trappings (Kate)

Fashionista ravelers show their talents in these beautiful designs.
Foret de Lorris, by <a href="http://pays-de-jocerane.blogspot.com">Jocerane (Jocelyn)</a>

Fashionista ravelers show their talents in these beautiful designs.
Ripple Lace Gown by <a href="http://thatcrochetguy.blogspotstun">crochetguy (Ken Jones)</a>

Issue 5 Gallery

Welcome to the Granny Square Wreck Room
by <a href="http://www.allysonmitchell.com/">Allyson Mitchell</a>

Allyson is a terrific young artist. Check out <a href="http://www.allysonmitchell.com/">her hilarious website</a>

Allyson is a terrific young artist. Check out <a href="http://www.allysonmitchell.com/">her hilarious website</a>

Here are some artworks by Ming Yi Sung which some may find provocative. I love provocative!!
More at <a href="http://mingyisung.com/">her website</a>

Here are some artworks by Ming Yi Sung which some may find provocative. I love provocative!!
More at <a href="http://mingyisung.com/">her website</a>

Here are some artworks by Ming Yi Sung which some may find provocative. I love provocative!!
More at <a href="http://mingyisung.com/">her website</a>

Brains never looked this good! OK, it's knitted. Artist is Karen Norberg and it's from <a href="http://http://neuroscienceart.com">neuroscienceart.com</a>, which bills itself as "the world's largest collection of anatomically correct fabric brain art."

Fine artist Matthew Cox's embroidery on X-ray , entitled "Recovery: Knee."

Recent work by the talented <a href="http://ammit.exblog.jp/">Mitsuko Tonouchi</a>

Recent work by the talented <a href="http://ammit.exblog.jp/">Mitsuko Tonouchi</a>

Recent work by the talented <a href="http://ammit.exblog.jp/">Mitsuko Tonouchi</a>

Stunning crochet lace by Kazekobo, one of Japan's leading knit and crochetwear designers. Browse <a href="http://www.kazekobo.net/">her website</a> to see more of her work.

Issue 4 Gallery

Advice Harvest Tapestry, by <a href="http://www.tapestrycrochet.com
">Carol Ventura</a>

Carol writes: This is my latest wall tapestry - done in tapestry crochet, of course! It is titled, "The Harvest" and is part of a 2 part "Mother's Advice" series. Being raised Catholic and living in the Bible Belt has obviously influenced my work. It is a bit rebellious, though, since Mary is shown teaching Jesus in both pieces. After researching icons and searching for the appropriate images, I decided to use my own face on both figures, as I have done so many times before. The framed size (I also made the frame) is 23 1/2" x 28 1/2". It was tapestry crocheted with linen and metallic thread with a size 5 steel hook. The haloes are bead tapestry crocheted. The Mexican metal milagros are sewn on. <a href="http://www.tapestrycrochet.com
">Visit Carol's website</a>

Advice Pearls Tapestry, by <a href="http://www.tapestrycrochet.com
">Carol Ventura</a>

Irish crochet, reinterpreted for contemporary taste

Kathryn White's Garden Path Doily, more of her work at <a href="http://www.crochetnbeads.com">www.crochetnbeads.com</a>

A design by Kathryn White, executed by Swapna Eleswarapu

A design created and executed by Kathryn White

Marsha Seiber's luscious doily

Sunburst by <a href="http://www.PlayingwithString.com/">Barbary Hillery Van Elsen</a>

Air: Breath
by <a href="http://ammit.exblog.jp/">Mitsuko Tonouchi</a> Tokyo, Japan

From <a href="http://www.intff.org">the International
Freeform Fiberarts Guild 2007 Freeform Crochet and Knitting Exhibits</a>

This exhibit challenged participants to submit freeform pieces inspired by the Four Elements.

Earth:Blooming
by <a href="http://ammit.exblog.jp/">Mitsuko Tonouchi</a> Tokyo, Japan

From <a href="http://www.intff.org">the International
Freeform Fiberarts Guild 2007 Freeform Crochet and Knitting Exhibits</a>

This exhibit challenged participants to submit freeform pieces inspired by the Four Elements.

"Water," by <a href="http://www.dianeolsen.com/">Diane Olsen</a>

From <a href="http://www.intff.org">the International
Freeform Fiberarts Guild 2007 Freeform Crochet and Knitting Exhibits</a>

This exhibit challenged participants to submit freeform pieces inspired by the Four Elements.

"Earth," by <a href="http://www.healmyhands.typepad.com/heal_my_life/">Claudia Dunitz</a>

From <a href="http://www.intff.org">the International
Freeform Fiberarts Guild 2007 Freeform Crochet and Knitting Exhibits</a>

This exhibit challenged participants to submit freeform pieces inspired by the Four Elements.

Crocheted resort wear from <a href="http://annakosturova.com/">http://annakosturova.com/</a>

Crocheted resort wear from <a href="http://annakosturova.com/">http://annakosturova.com/</a>

Crocheted resort wear from <a href="http://annakosturova.com/">http://annakosturova.com/</a>

Crocheted resort wear from <a href="http://annakosturova.com/">http://annakosturova.com/</a>

Bjork's crochet designers, known as Icelandic Love.

Singer Bjork shows her crochet finery. Her designers are known as Icelandic Love.

Issue 3 Gallery

Freeform beauty by <a href="www.knotjustknitting.com">Prudence Mapstone</a>

Freeform beauty by <a href="www.pirkkovega.net">Pirkko Vega</a>

Autumn Garden by <a href="http://www.designstolove.com/designer/lilycobweb/p1/lilycobweb.aspx">Rena Roohipour</a>, from Ireland

Autumn Garden by <a href="http://www.designstolove.com/designer/lilycobweb/p1/lilycobweb.aspx">Rena Roohipour</a>, from Ireland

<a href="http://www.reniebee.com">Renie Breskin Adams</a> uses crochet among other media for her imaginative work

<a href="http://www.reniebee.com">Renie Breskin Adams</a> uses crochet among other media for her imaginative work

Finger puppets from <a href="http://www.golfini.com">www.golfini.com</a>: Aliens with spaceship

Finger puppets from <a href="http://www.golfini.com">www.golfini.com</a>: Noah's Ark

Althea Merback makes these incomprehensibly small and perfectly knit sweaters, plus clothing for dolls by <a href="http://www.bugknits.com">Marcia Backstrom</a>

Althea Merback makes these incomprehensibly small and perfectly knit sweaters, plus clothing for dolls by <a href="http://www.bugknits.com">Marcia Backstrom</a>

Stunning work from China, found by googling "crochet fashion." Lots more at <a href="http://www.crochetfashion.net">www.crochetfashion.net</a>

Stunning work from China, found by googling "crochet fashion." Lots more at <a href="http://www.crochetfashion.net">www.crochetfashion.net</a>

Stunning work from China, found by googling "crochet fashion." Lots more at <a href="http://www.crochetfashion.net">www.crochetfashion.net</a>

Two crochet items seen on ebay, which I coveted but, alas, could not afford.

Two crochet items seen on ebay, which I coveted but, alas, could not afford.

Lovely capelet by <a href="http://zanygreyffcrochetandknit.blogspot.com/">Leslie Nelle-Urinyi</a>

Christening dress made by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tftcarrie/">Carrie Lundel</a> for her daughter

Lace curtains created by <a href="http://catena.typepad.com/">Cathy Clarke</a>

Lace curtains created by <a href="http://catena.typepad.com/">Cathy Clarke</a>

Italian version of Irish Crochet made in Orvieto <a href="http://www.merletto-orvietano.it
">www.merletto-orvietano.it</a>

Italian version of Irish Crochet made in Orvieto <a href="http://www.merletto-orvietano.it
">www.merletto-orvietano.it</a>

Bosnian crochet swatch

Bosnian hook. Has anybody tried this?