Year of Projects: Crochet Master Class – Hairpin Lace?
(This post is part of my Year of Projects: Crochet Master Class
I mentioned in my post for Day 6 of Knitting and Crochet Blog Week that hairpin lace is one of the crochet skills I want to learn. As I’ve been thinking more about it, I realized that it’s a skill I think I should learn, but not something that I actually want to learn. I couldn’t really put my finger on it, but Stitched Together’s post crystalized it for me: I am more interested in learning a new skill when I have a project that I’m interested in making. While many people love the look of hairpin lace, in general I’m not that excited by it. At best, my reaction to most hairpin lace patterns is, “That’s nice, but I would never wear that (and therefore don’t want to be bothered to learn to make it).”
On the other hand, I do want to dive into a new skill from Crochet Master Class
Oh right. I never finished the painted crochet trivet. D'oh!
I guess this means I’ll have a set of Ferosa Harold inspired hotpads (presuming that I actually finish them both).
Since I’ve successfully avoided hairpin lace for so long, I thought it would be fun to try out a few resources. At some point in the next few weeks, I will sequester myself with Learn to Do Hairpin Lace
Good luck with the hairpin lace. I have literally no idea what it looks like, so I’ll look forward to your post on it
Hahaha, well hopefully I’ll be able to show you what it looks like, Emma!
I wasn’t interested in hairpin lace until I saw a blanket on Wee Folk Art. It looked really lovely.
I’ve seen that blanket and it is lovely, Stitched Together.
Good for you on the plan. It’s hard to set aside time to learn something new but it sounds like you’ve got it all under control!
Thanks, Jen! I just realized after I posted this that Mother’s Day is next weekend, so I may be slightly delayed in starting!
Best of luck with the hairpin lace, I’ve no idea what it will look like so I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with. You’ve a good plan in place.
Thanks, Ruth! Since I’ve tried a few times to learn and it hasn’t worked out, I’m a bit nervous about it.
I’m curious to see how this goes for you. I love the look of hairpin lace but don’t think I’d like the process of the work so much.
I hear it is less cumbersome than it looks, CrochetBlogger. Let’s hope so
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If this is what I think it is, I reckon it will be fun…..Ive seen it done in flower shapes and then panels put together, is that the one? I look forward to seeing it!
I love to learn new things, just Because, but then that’s maybe why I have so many WIPs!
I’ve seen panels joined, too, Faith, but I like the motif idea better
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Much too pretty for a pot holder. I just love the rainbow colour scheme!
Thanks, Minding My Own Stitches!
Looking forward to seeing your hairpin lace progress. I agree that it is much more fun to learn a new technique if it is associated with a desirable project.
I’m hoping I have some progress to share, autumngeisha!
I love how you ventured out to try something new! What a colorful & happy coaster that is. I also like how you used different weight yarn. I’ve knitted lace st patterns in heavier weights and think it looks just as wonderful as lace weight would look.
I agree, lace patterns can look great in different weight yarns, Kepanie.
Ooh, I’ll be interested to see how you get on with the hairpin. I taught myself for a class a while back, and found it much easier than expected! Although there seem to be several ways of getting started, so I’ll look out to see which one worked for you
My problem really was what to do with the strips once I’d made them! But I have Doris Chan’s crochet lace book, which helped. Still, I’m not sure it’s going to be technique I’ll use for many garments!
Your painted crochet trivet is so lovely. The pattern terrified me in the book, but your project is definitely making me want to have a go.
Thanks, Laura! I’m using two strands of embroidery floss for the trivet, so it is a bit thicker than what was used in the book. (I think that makes it easier, too.)