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This duo sided crochet cord is one of my favourite ways of crocheting a cord. Lately I have been using them as strong and beautiful drawstring cords for some tapestry crochet bags I have been making. (My other top favourite crochet cord is the finger crochet cord).
Duo Sided Crochet Cord (how to)
I made up a name for this very useful stitch. I call it “strap single crochet stitch” or “ssc stitch” or “strap sc stitch” – because I first made it up when trying to find a way to make a strong, sturdy, (almost) non-stretch, smooth edged strap.
Addendum: 10 May 2018
Thanks to the readers who left me comments, I now know that I was not the first to create it (as I suspected) and this stitch has a proper name: namely Thermal Stitch or Siberian Stitch.
Thank you Cheryl, Brigitta, May!
How to make strong crochet strap (strap-sc stitch)
I have been making some crochet bags lately. They are sturdy and strong. And I wanted to make a crochet strap that would complement the whole feel of the bags. I wanted some strong crochet straps that would not stretch nor look sloppy. But none of the crochet stitches I knew could produce what I wanted. So I had to come up with something new (to me) … and it worked beautifully!
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This page contains tips and suggestions for beaded rope crochet (aka rope bead crochet; tubular crocheting with beads). This page will grow as I come across or think of new things. So though this page may start off small and short, be assured that I will collect more bead crochet notes here as time goes on.
Tips & Tricks – Bead Crochet Rope
Nature’s Light gloves is a Luxurious pair of handmade fingerless gloves. It has crystal sparkles, touched with the green of Mother Earth. A flattering flare at the base gives the gloves an extra feminine elegance.
Some DIY crochet notes are included in this article.
Nature’s Light beaded fingerless gloves (Small) CH0276i
This is the easiest DIY Beading Mat Tray ever! And for me, The Best! All my specifications are met! OK, it is not pretty (but you can beautify it easily). But it is not ugly either. Best of all – it works and has special bonuses!
DIY Bead Mat Tray with features (CH0398)
Butterfly Clasp – beautiful, beaded, and snap-on. A very versatile clasp that has a hinge on it. The construction of this clasp also lends itself to various possibilities and uses.
Butterfly Clasp (modified from Heather Collins tutorial)
Fire Water Earrings: A truly Elemental sparking pair of earrings: *Fire & Water*
Fire & Water Earrings (CH0246 – N/A)
Made with the highest quality of Swarovski stones, Fire & Water celebrates the elements of Fire and Water in their gloriously sparkling depths of tantalizing blues and deep mesmerizing fires of the reds.
Read more for DIY how-to notes…
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Red Sun Earrings with the Swarovski Rivoli is a stunning piece of brilliance and in this handmade earrings, it is a dazzling Red Sun.
Red Sun Swarovski earrings (CH0243 – Sold)
This pair of Red Sun earrings captures incredible fire and depth. The fire and light continuously move, reflecting hidden, flashing fiery light.
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First Love crochet necklace has been so named as a celebration and a tribute to crochet, which was my first love. The art of crochet has been revived and renewed in this contemporary classic piece – showcasing the Swarovski flashes of brilliance embedded all along the necklace.
First Love beaded crochet necklace (CH0241 – Sold)
I have included details DIY notes in this article.
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Wild Contessa Earrings is truly a coming together of components reflective of the many passionate and exuberant aspects of ourselves.
Wild Contessa Earrings – CH0309
