Ever since I entered the blogging world and saw crocheted stones, I have wanted to make one. I think they are gorgeous. The crochet skill required just seemed far beyond my crochet abilities however, which were pretty much limited to this potholder I blogged about long ago. Seeing something so beautiful that I want to make made me anxious to put an end to the inequity.
When my mother’s birthday popped up on the horizon, I thought–what a perfect opportunity to finally try to make these. This post will be a spoiler for her if she reads my blog as often as I think she does. Surprise Mom! I hope you like them. Sandy, my husband’s, response was typical–what is that for?? But, my husband tends to think that way–all about the practical, none about the aesthetic. I think they are beautiful.
Of course, I have this weird thing, where I can’t stop. After doing her pattern twice (okay, maybe six times if you count the ones I ripped out in the middle and started over), I wanted to try a different pattern. I mean look at these beauties in this photograph from Purl Bee. I want to make me some of those! |
| photo courtesy of www.purlbee.com |
Now, heaven forbid, I leave it there. I can’t! After getting through the Northern Lights motif, I wanted to create my own motif to cover a stone. That way, I can provide a pattern/tutorial for you all to follow. This is my journey with most things these days.
So I worked to figure out my own pattern (okay, two) and added a little twist. You’ll just have to come back to find out what it is I did! I’ll have step by step photos to make it as clear as I can.
This gift to my mother is part of my commitment to give only handmade gifts this year. For more handmade gift ideas, check out the gallery here or by clicking the button below:
Bonnie says
Thank you for a beautiful post and all the links. Your stones are lovely and inspiring!
Monica says
I love it! I also saw the tutorial on the Purl Bee, and had bookmarked it to try later on. Thanks for doing all the research!
Sharon says
I also have wanted to try these & already have materials on hand, but…
Maybe I will blaze forward & give it a go. I have always worried about finishing. Getting to the size of the rock seems clear enough, its the other side, especially ending. Thanks for the push.
Sharon says
Wow! I went to Purl Bee through your link & read the pattern. I was so amazed, because what I’ve been worrying about is covering the whole back. Yay! & Thanks again.
cathyb.typepad.com says
Wow is right – I cannot think of anything sweeter – best thing I’ve seen on line today!
Rustic Vintage Country says
This is a MUST try for me, thanks for sharing! Suzy
CameoAppearance says
These are so beautiful. I have always loved painted rocks (albeit cheesy) but crocheted rocks!? you could start the whole pet rock trend over again!!!
Missus D says
They are the wonderfully made, I really love how the red one pops. I tend to use ivory or white, and I was encouraged to use black, but I’m not there yet with using colours for my rocks! WIll get there soon enough.
Cheers,
Kathleen
Missus D
Molly says
thanks for linking my rock! i went crazy a couple of years ago and covered every rock i could get my hands on. just last night, i noticed one of my little crochet covered rocks sitting on the table at my sister-in-law’s house. i’m guessing i made it for her about three years ago. so glad she still enjoys it!
alena says
great tutorial and thanks for the links:) It has helped me a lot to crochet a few stones.
anne says
Alena,
I am so glad this has been helpful! I love crocheting stones!
Anonymous says
Hi, lovely stones! and thank you for the tutorials 🙂
The picture you have is originally from resurrection fern, not purlbee. She also has some tutorials on her blog you might like: http://resurrectionfern.typepad.com/resurrection_fern/
anne says
Thank you. And, thanks so much for letting me know!
Muna Nana says
Thank you Anne for the wonderful crochet stone ideas…. was wondering, DID you ever manage to make the step by step tute of your own pattern? i couldnt seem to find it on the site and would love to see what you did. All the best and thanks again
erin says
hi i know this blog is old but you may want to remove the “missusd” links they flooded my computer wit a virus and are bad links.
flaxandtwine says
I’m so sorry about the Missus D links. I will remove that immediately! Terrible! Also I will fix the other links. Thanks so much for letting me know Erin, Did you find all the resources you needed. Since that post, I have posted two of my own crochet stone patterns and I have a video tutorial available as well. Thanks!
Anne
Veronica says
I only found your eggs and pumpkin crocheted cover patterns. Can you tell me where to find your crochet stone patterns and the video?
flaxandtwine says
Hi Veronica,
The crochet stone video class can be found here: http://bit.ly/CrochetedStones
Enjoy!
erin says
also the “northern lights” link goes to a site called ” allcrafts” with afghans, so that link does not work wither…thanks.
maribel says
i am confused, how do i access the patterns/instruction to make this ones please?