a few glass beads were stitched on (just because
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i have added a close-up showing the net. i bought it once at a textile conference, ages ago - just because it looked interesting - but i hadn't found a use for it until now.
to hold the net in place i added lots of little areas of freeform crochet to the edges of the leaf; they were worked over the fishnet at the same time as working into the knitting, to attach it securely.
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this piece measures approximately 36cm (14") in length x 18cm (7") at the widest part.
How interesting is that!
ReplyDeleteAs you may know I just love working with Red. this looks wonderful.
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jane C
Looks great and i love the richness of the red.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning! ive moved recently to queensland from the uk and had run out of inspiration to knit or crochet - until i met a certain prudence mapstone at the craft exhibition last weekend!! so good to meet you and ive been reading your new book and all of a sudden have lots of new ideas - so a great big scumbly thank you xxx penny h.
ReplyDeleteTo look at this red leaf makes a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI love this!
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