Wow, wow wow...
I absolutely love Irish crochet.
It is so beautiful, versatile, different and just magical.
I have found lots of inspirational sites where they share everything about Irish crochet.
I have been crocheting for a few years and last year attempted Irish crochet technique, and wow its hard, especially for a novice, but here is what I created :)
Pinned some of my motifs on the padded pattern I have cut out |
This is only a 25% of my dress |
My Irish crochet technique |
My Irish crochet dress on a mannequin |
Top bit of the dress |
Skirt of the dress |
Started with making lots of flower motifs, approx 100 or more https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=521015734596064&set=a.521015457929425.121892.517703301593974&type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=521018857929085&set=a.521015457929425.121892.517703301593974&type=3&theater |
Here I am wearing my creation :) |
Oh it takes lots of time and patience to create something so beautiful.
But all I made is tiny tunic/mini dress and it took me few months every free evening I had.
But how about an evening dress like this:
http://g2.s3.forblabla.com/u37/photoB6C2/20954189143-0/original.jpg#20954189143
That would take me a year or so to make I think...
Isn't it stunning,beautiful, It is artwork and simple magical :)
Irish crochet doesn't have to be delicate,tiny and dresses only, how about a feminine and stunning coat in Irish crochet ? Have you seen anyone wearing something like this? No? well I haven't,and would be so original.
http://elisheva.ru/vyazanie-kryuchkom/palto-poncho-kardigany/64-shikarnoe-palto-iz-irlandskogo-kruzheva-s-kapyushonom-vyazanie-kryuchkom.html
I have to admit, that most of the beautiful things in Irish crochet I found on Russian sites. There some very talented crochet designers in Russia and Ukraine.
Here is a dream wedding/evening dress in Irish crochet from Russian crochet magazine :
http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/natalica_ja/post246120014/
Beautiful detail, stunning work, a collar in Irish crochet .
Vintage.
http://www.laceforstudy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_2710.jpg
Designers love crochet...
And they love Irish crochet...
Some Dolce & Gabbana dresses here:
http://absinthrill.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/dolce-gabbana-crochet-dress.html
Spring / Summer collection 2012, oh it was last year, but why not have a look , even if its just for inspiration :)
How to do netting on Irish crochet :)
Well there you go, lots of gorgeous ideas in Irish crochet, I think its enough for today, but i will find some more this week.
This week is my Irish crochet inspiration week.
Watch this space :)