Trend: Richelieu

Broderie Anglaise or Richelieu is a whitework needlework technique incorporating features of embroidery, cutwork and needle lace embroidery that arose in England in the 19th century.

Broderie Anglaise is characterized by patterns composed of small holes or eyelets bound with overcast or buttonhole stitches.

Models with Richelieu elements were shown on different Spring-Summer 2012 fashion shows:

Richelieu lace making is effortful but nothing is impossible for crocheters,

even Richelieu can be imitated.

You will find tons of patterns in Duplet Special XL Richelieu release

and now I am adding some additional "technical" pictures of the Red Coat (Duplet 131)
by Tatiana Grishkova

This is sleeves filling:

Crochet for men

Do you want to crochet something new for your hubby?

You will need 300 gr of yarn (440m/100 gr), hook 3 mm

How to make one-of-a-kind buttons

Found on the Internet.

Do you knit from the magazines?

Or you do think it is not possible?

This is a model from Zhurnal Mod 545

And these are the sweaters knit by real readers:

They can, why don't you?

Happy Valentine's Day!

Erich Engeln shawl Schultertuch

These incredible vintage-styled shawls are usually knit of thin yarn. This makes them really beautiful but not for hard use under the snow. I decided to combine stunning beauty and tenderness of the pattern with the warmth and solidity of wool. I have painted 100% wool gradually and added thin mohair/lurex yarn for more "winter" look. Shawl turned out great, wide and able to be worn as coat or poncho. Erich Engeln who was creator of the model, designed the shawl crescent-shaped, that allows to wrap it comfortably around the neck.

Dimensions:
central line - 80 cm (32")
from edge to edge - 160 cm (64")

Want to buy right now, click the button :)

Must have hat for cold, snowy and windy winter

They say severe cold will stay here up to the end of February. Well, what is the next year preparing to us? Why don't be ready? I have couple nice hats for you :) Not my design but inspired by special forces model LOL

Want to buy one right now (except the military one LOL) just click the button :) Dont forget to let me know a color :)

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Be warm and happy!