The New Crochet...

Do you remember when crochet was like this?

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Crochet is suddenly rather cool. Retail outlets have crocheted handbags, cardigans and skirts and it featured prominently in the MelbourneFashion Week. Here's a lovely use of crochet in an everyday kinda outfit:

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And at Meet me at Mikes you can learn how to crochet a granny square

But for those of you devoid of any crocheting skills, rest assured. One of my favourite blogs Crafting a Green World has a tutorial on how you can sew knitted an crocheted fabrics in clothing! Much easier! I've a few plans myself since I already recycle cross stitching and tapestries...