Crocheted Flowers in new In Colors...

[Kerilou]

I stumbled across a link on SCS a while back, a tutorial for crocheting those adorable flowers using embroidery floss..
I picked up some skeins of the floss, matching the new SU! In Colors, and finally got the pattern down for how to crochet these tiny things..
They are SO CUTE! I can get 4 single flowers out of one thing of floss, and they are the perfect size embellishment for a card or scrapbook page.
They would even look cute appliqued on a pair of jeans, or on a little girl's hair barrette! The possibilities are endless!
I think I am going to put some in my etsy store...who knows!
Thanks SCS for all the great resources!
Keri

[buggainok]

I've made some of these, too, and they are just too cute!

I tried using the floss, but got impatient with the strands splitting, so I went back to regular crochet thread.

I don't have the in colors, so it works out okay with the papers I use.

[split-pea]

I love coming on here & finding so many fun things to try.

You can also make these in white & dye them with your inks to match.

[Kerilou]

Yeah, me and ink would not be a good mix...I tend to make quite a mess...for 34 cents a skein, well worth the purchase!
Have you tried to dye with re inkers? My demo and I were discussing this...does the concentration of the dye, make the color on the white flower VERY dark? or would you have to dilute the dye?
ANyone tried this?
Keri

[sprtchick]

Can you share what colors of floss match the SU colors? I hope you can sell tons..lol
blessings.

[Kerilou]

Here is an attachment photo of the flowers I added to my shop...Things at etsy are hit or miss, but I figured for the cost of listing an item, I didn't have anything to lose..
Here are the matches for DMC--I got the list off this site somewhere..
In Color 09-10
Soft Suede 610
Rich Razzleberry 3802
Bermuda Bay 958
Melon Mambo 3805 or 335
Crushed Curry 728
Dusty Durango 921

Thanks!
ETA:: I brought swatches of cardstock with me, and they matched up good with what I had found on the list here..fwiw

[jacobsmeemaw]

can you post a link to the thread with the directions to crochet these. They are adorable.
Thanks

[planet43]

Oh please post a link! I hopes I'm smart enough to figure out the directions

Holly

[*Laura*]

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Originally Posted by jacobsmeemaw

can you post a link to the thread with the directions to crochet these. They are adorable.
Thanks

Here's a LINK you can try... good luck!

[Kerilou]

I am so sorry..this is the first chance I have had to get back. Thanks to Laura for posting the link, that is indeed the one I used.

Keri

[vdoyle8]

subbing -- can't wait to try this!

[MilwaukeeMommy]

I really need to learn how to crochet

[Kerilou]

THese are quite basic, and easy, Michelle..I have only been crocheting for about 10 months...

[luvbyloulou]

Your flowers in the new in-colors are so beautiful. The match so perfect. I wish I knew how to crochet these too. I looked at the PTI instructions & have no clue even how to start. I've never touched a crochet hook in my life. Will you do a youtube video on how to do these? I learn better by watching & hands on. Thanks!

[Kerilou]

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Originally Posted by luvbyloulou

Your flowers in the new in-colors are so beautiful. The match so perfect. I wish I knew how to crochet these too. I looked at the PTI instructions & have no clue even how to start. I've never touched a crochet hook in my life. Will you do a youtube video on how to do these? I learn better by watching & hands on. Thanks!

Thank you! And mercy, no, no youtube video..I am not that electronically ept...and I am on dial up...
I did put these in my etsy shop, however...wish I was close to you, so I could teach you!
keri

[split-pea]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerilou

Yeah, me and ink would not be a good mix...I tend to make quite a mess...for 34 cents a skein, well worth the purchase!
Have you tried to dye with re inkers? My demo and I were discussing this...does the concentration of the dye, make the color on the white flower VERY dark? or would you have to dilute the dye?
ANyone tried this?
Keri

http://andreawalford.com/?p=3064

http://craftiblog.wordpress.com/2009...rochet-leaves/

I haven't tried this yet, but here's 2 tutorials I found. Looks pretty easy.

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I was away for the weekend.

[craftymomto2]

Here is the thread link:
Forums at Splitcoaststampers

[craftymomto2]

Here is the link for DMC floss colors:
Forums at Splitcoaststampers

[Kerilou]

THanks for posting all the links!

[craftymomto2]

Here is a link to some You Tube crochet videos:
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rch_type=&aq=f

[Kerilou]

Wow! They sold already...I have never had an item listed and sell that fast..guess I know what I will be doing today!
Keri

[craftymomto2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerilou

Wow! They sold already...I have never had an item listed and sell that fast..guess I know what I will be doing today!
Keri

HOW wonderful!!

[craftymomto2]

Here is a link to some flowers, for inspiration:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6967127

[Kerilou]

Those are insane!! WOW!

[FaieeMom]

I seriously need to learn to crochet! I love those little flowers but can get a bit pricey if you buy them through SU. I have a friend who sells them for 50. cents each...I just recently bough $20 worth! I know I can probably make more if I learned! Where would I be able to find an easy to start crocheing how-to book?

[craftymomto2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaieeMom

I seriously need to learn to crochet! I love those little flowers but can get a bit pricey if you buy them through SU. I have a friend who sells them for 50. cents each...I just recently bough $20 worth! I know I can probably make more if I learned! Where would I be able to find an easy to start crocheing how-to book?

Go to your local library and see what they have to offer for check-out.

[FaieeMom]

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Originally Posted by craftymomto2

Go to your local library and see what they have to offer for check-out.

Thanks!

[FaieeMom]

A friend of mine just provided me with this very cool video tutorial! I'm gonna have to try this out!

http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-crochet-flower-video-tutorial.html

[split-pea]

That's a good one. Also if you go to youtube You can find lots of tutorials on learning stitches.

[Kerilou]

I learned from youtube. I sell mine for 50 cents, too!
Keri

[sandyvint]

i sell mine for less than 20 cents.

[jenjoy71]

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Originally Posted by sandyvint

i sell mine for less than 20 cents.

Do you have a picture or link to yours? :mrgreen: I would love to see them!!

[sandyvint]

i'm not sure how to post a picture. i have a lot of 71 flowers and a lot of 75 flowers listed on ebay for 9.99 each right now under my user name sandyvint. on etsy i also have flowers, my name there is sandyvint also.

[FaieeMom]

I just finished my VERY FIRST flower! I learned off YouTube. Need LOTS of practice though!!! LOL! Check it out!

[Kerilou]

It looks great, Gabby!
Keri

[sandyvint]

beautiful flower, love the color!

[sandyvint]

[mariar]

WOW, I just made my first crocheted project ever!!! Not exactly sure how to end it, since it didn't say in the You Tube video. Very easy and fun.

[Kerilou]

Great, Mariar!!
They go a lot quicker after you get used to it...
I have sold two more sets, and am hopin for more!
Joann's is having a buy 3, get one free sale, and I got the extra 10% off on Monday evening, so I got stocked up!
Keri

[split-pea]

I finally dyed some. I posted my results on my blog.