Ruth Sandra Sperling
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I learned how to do the Basic Tunisian Crochet - and when I did it with an Ombre (or Variegated) Yarn, I found out the beautiful look that resulted - Abstract, but I loved it!
So-o-o, I decided to use it to make some Centers for Pot Holders and other Decor - and the set above was my first project that I did and listed online.
Below is a Closeup of the Tunisian Crochet Center for the Pot Holder on the right in the Above Photo!
Around the Tunisian Crochet Center are rounds in Colors that fit: Mauve Purple and the Winterberry Ombre and White.
Tunisian Crochet Basic, done tightly, with an Afghan Crochet Hook that makes tight stitches with the Yarn or Thread you are working with, results in a rather dense, tight Solid Fabric. I crocheted it that way intentionally - I wanted a Tight, Dense fabric that would result in a fabric thick enough to be Protective for picking up Hot Pots or Dishes!
I moved on to my next project using Tunisian Crochet to make Pot Holders with a Yarn in different shades of one Color - Yellow - mixed in with White -- it is called "Daisy Ombre" by Peaches and Creme (though it is a discontinued Color now).
It is a little different with this kind of Colored Ombre Yarn, as the Colors are really
Analogous, making a more Monochromatic Color Theme - but enough of a difference from the White to the Darker Yellow to create a design. I really like this one, too!
Here is the Closeup of the Tunisian Crochet Center for this Pot Holder design:
I thought that these Yellow "Daisy Ombre" Pot Holders would fit well in a Kitchen where Yellow is either a Main Color in the decorating theme - or an Accent Color. From what I have heard from different people - Yellow is often a color in Kitchens (I think)!
A New Crochet Technique incorporated into making my Handmade Decor to add more variety to what I make - I like the "Abstract Design" that results!
There is one thing, though - Tunisian Crochet does not look the same on the back - so I've included a picture below of the BACK of the Yellow Daisy Ombre Pot Holders - the back of the Closeup above, so you can see how it looks - which I also like!
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