Make a Statement With Unusual, Wearable Art Pieces
Note: you can find my crochet necklaces exclusively at LavenderField
Recently I've become fascinated by crochet. And I'm not talking about your usual grandma's intricate crochet designs....... I'm talking about real simple, yet neat designs bursting with colors. It's amazing how with a few simple items and a little imagination you can make a statement and create unusual art pieces that you can wear
Mind you, crochet is not something I've always been interested in. On the contrary, I actually didn't use to like crocheting. My mother used to do lots of crochet stuff (I think she still does), and she tried teaching me once or twice, but somehow it just wasn't my cupa'tea. I'd prefer sewing, knitting, beading, and other crafts, just not crochet!
A Bubble is Born
Crochet Bubbles Necklaces
One day browsing thru a magazine I ran into a beautiful crochet table runner, featuring flowers and leaves in contrasting colors of fuchsia and lime green, and then I thought to myself "wow, I wish I could make something like that"I realized at that very moment (it was very much a light bulb moment) that crochet was not confined to sweet, old grandma's untrendy designs, and that all it took was a little imagination and some boldness to make designs that would stand out from the crowd.
And that's when I started looking around on the net for tutorials and videos so that I could teach myself some crocheting.
I learned some of the basic stitches (so far I'm still at the very basics), but that sorta opened a few windows in my brain and then some ideas started flowing in........like magic........
I started crocheting loops in different colors and sizes. And putting them together. "Wow, that looks nice", I'd think to myself. "I think I'll make a necklace". Then I started crocheting oval shapes, again in different colors. Then I'd combine my loops and ovals and different findings, chains, etc.
The imagination juices just won't stop flowing! I got so many projects lined up waiting to become reality (if the day only had 55 hours instead of 24..... lol!)
Garnet Lace Earrings
So elegant!
My newest addition, these beautiful Garnet Lace Earrings are now available at my shop ($25) 
Pumpkin Necklace
Celebrate Fall Harvest with this unique Pumpkin Necklace ($21.50 + Free Shipping Worldwide) Swirls and Waves Necklace
Swirls and Waves Necklace ($35) in light blue and turquoise dotted with 8 shimmering Moonstone faceted briolettes that catch the light the same way the sea foam catches the sun's rays Festival necklace
Great for any season:Pamplemouse Earrings
Pamplemouse Earrings ($20) in exciting shades of grapefruit orange, dusty pink and dark beige (gemstone is Chalcedony, also in grapefruit orange) Arm Candy Cuff
This unique, colorful cuff can double as a necklace/choker, or even as an anklet, as the ribbon is long enough.Arm Candy ($20)
All My Friends Necklace
Good friends come in all colors and personalities. Gather all your dearest ones in this colorful necklace made up of crochet "friendship" rings, which hang from a Sterling Silver chain (oxidized to obtain a dark patina).All My Friends Necklace ($30)
Secrets of a Crochet Master
Finally...a Simple, Step-by-Step Approach to Learning How to Crochet Like the Masters. Click Here! for more info. Verde Necklace
Beautiful Verde Necklace ($55) featuring real gemstones. Dare To Dare Necklace
In shades of burgundy, magenta, rose and grey, with incredibly sparkly gemstones.For more details see:
Dare To Dare Necklace ($55)
Sexy Smoky Necklace
This Sexy Smoky Necklace ($42) features a combination of my unique crochet ovals in brown, burgundy and various shades of green, together with 3 Sexy Smoky Quartz Briolettes, bringing you a one of a kind sexy necklace/choker Girls Statement Necklace - Crochet Bubbles - Red-Pink Necklace
Now young girls can also make a statement with this attractive Girls Statement Necklace($20) with pink and red Crochet Bubbles! Blue Seas
Different shades of blue and blue-green...... this Bubble Necklace ($20) reminds me of the beautiful, calm Mediterranean Sea..... Catch a Dream
Unusual yet harmonious color combination on my "Dream Catcher" Style Necklace ($25) featuring a rare carved River Jasper Gemstone and beautiful Jablonex Czech glass beads Don't put all your eggs in one basket......
One egg per nest...... Egg Nests Bracelet ($17) Helpful Books
These books have nice instructions and designs, as well as helpful tips
Beyond-the-Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes
Amazon Price: $12.32 (as of 12/07/2009) 
Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting (Teach Yourself Visually)
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/07/2009)
200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/07/2009)
Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/07/2009)
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- Carlos Rios Carlos Rios Aug 18, 2009 @ 9:09 pm
- Looks amazing!! Your art is inspirational to me and I think you have done amazing things by exploring the depths of the human mind. I love "dream catcher" its my favorite of all your creations :)
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- aquariann aquariann Aug 6, 2009 @ 9:18 am
- Wonderful, 5-star lens! Your crochet bubble necklaces are so neat and definitely do stand out from the crowd! I enjoyed reading "A Bubble is Born."
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- Luis Baralt Luis Baralt Aug 4, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
- Great page!!! I'm not really tempted at 81 to go into crochet; instead I'm opting for something as unoriginal as bonsais growing. But I can tell imagination, taste, style and hard work when I see it applied to building your excellent new site. Also, the photographic work is tops, the demos good, the entire concept well structured and developed. And it's, at least to me, original. I congratulate you, Victoria, and I can already tell you've got a winner and ads will be raining on you. Much love, Luis
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