How to Make a Thread Crochet Holiday Lace Ornament - Christopher

[tsjrlover]

Oh, and by the way, I bought white crochet cotton that has a silver thread going through it. It looks really nice, but it's a pain in the butt to work with, cos it keeps curling up lol. But it's worth it though. Thanks again.

[tsjrlover]

Hi Teresa. I absolutely love this project. I was hoping to go to my local dollar store to pick up some ornaments like the ones you use on this projects.  They have them for 6 for a dollar there, but then I ended up going to Zellers tonight,and got 12 of the same ornaments for 77 cents a dozen. Needless to say, I was thrilled. I've been making these ornaments ever since I got home lol. I'll be making a set of four for each of my 3 sisters for Christmas. I can't thank you enuf for this pat.

[iamnotaturd413]

I wish I could watch your videos on my iPhone... Can you change your settings so I can?

[tjw1963]

@iamnotaturd413 You should be able to watch on your iphone. I watch videos on my ipod and ipad all the time. I have found that YouTube apps don't work as well as watching YouTube through Safari.

[cindymom1157]

I have a lot of 9 inch balls that I would like to use. How would I adjust it to fit this size?

[callalily198970]

simply pretty ornament.  easy directions thanks

[perrygreek]

What a great teaching ! Thanks Theresa! I'm just learning how to crochet and I looove your nice, clear instructions!

[tjw1963]

@perrygreek I appreciate the comment, thank you

[Hueybear2208]

I would love to have the written directions. I don't have internet at the house and I can't watch the video and crochet at work. Please

[tjw1963]

@Hueybear2208 Look in the video details below the video and you will find the link to the written instructions posted on my crochet blog.

[tita007ruth]

i wanna make a cupcake ornament. i saw a tree with them at sears

[tjw1963]

@tita007ruth I do have a #crochet cupcake that could easily be made in to an ornament!

[donnosf]

Do you have a pattern for a 6 inch glass bulb?

[tjw1963]

@donnosf Not at this time. You could take this patterns and increase to make it larger.

[cindymom1157]

@tjw1963 Thanks. I figured it out on my own.

[MiyukiWolfire]

That thread is so tiny! I'd make such a mess if I tried using it. -_-

[tjw1963]

@MiyukiWolfire It is small but you will get the hang of it with practice!

[gummybear2727]

How would you make this for a larger bulb? Maybe one 10 inches around?

[Aniceta1986]

Do you have a written pattern for this????

[tjw1963]

@Aniceta1986 You will work additional increase loops. If you notice that on some rounds you will single crochet, chain then single crochet in the same loop. That is increasing.

[Oreocremerocks]

My favorite ornaments are the last two ornaments left that were brought with part of my family heritage on my Mother's side. They came from Germany. One of them was made in 1787, the other in 1798. They have been passed down from generation to generation, always to the youngest child ( for a change YaY!) So I have them now. I don't have children, so my niece will get them from me when she has children. I can't even count how many great greats that is, but I am proud to have them. They are glass.

[tjw1963]

@Oreocremerocks They sound really elegant!

[MyBambi77]

Teresa, do you have this pattern in writing on your blog or website. I tried to find it but I'm not seeing it anywhere. If you have it in writing would you please email me?

alicebair@msn.com Thanks so much! These ornaments are gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing!

[tjw1963]

@MyBambi77 When the written instructions are posted, they will be on my crochet blog.

[bluegemini24]

do you have a written pattern for this?

[urmymom1]

wow, i tried this and NO WAY. too small for these aging eyes. yours looked so MUCH bigger... lmao

[marukinomi]

Thank you Teresa. ^ ^

This will be great for christmas

[1SidekickAddict]

I just love your videos...I made two baby hats for a few baby showers I was invited to and they were impressed YAY

[yolo22]

i LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! thank you so much for putting these very clear and easy-to-understand segments!

[Karinn]

Nice, thank you! I have a slightly thicker yarn, but it's ok. They end up like snow balls. :)

[Lauriewriter]

This is a timely and fabulous addition to my Artists Playlist!! Laurie:-)

[puffyjo]

i made two one ine varigated xmas colors one in white sparkle. love it thanks so much. just a note i have books to make these kind of xmas balls but never made any till now your pattern lol thanks again

[puffyjo]

there are some really nice glass looking plastic balls out there that wouls also look great. i bought some last year and i cant tell the difference. only difference is they dont shatter like glass. just a thought, you might be able to buy them at your local dollar store. =)

[purplerosez007]

these are gorgeous!

[cutiepie29925]

i didn't even know that they made hooks that small lol :p

[tjw1963]

@cutiepie29925 I have crochet hooks that are a size 14. It is difficult to see the end of the hook.

[641pmrr]

Jeez, would do this but I cant see the thread, LOL...I'd love to get one as a gift!

[tjw1963]

@641pmrr You do not have to be able to see the thread. My eyes are not as sharp as they were when I was younger so I am not able to see myself making the actual stitches.

[StrawKatt]

@tjw1963 then how do you know which stitch you are putting your hook through? :O

Amazing btw!

[tjw1963]

@StrawKatt With this project, you are working the single crochet around each chain. The only stitch you work through is the beginning chain or single crochet when you join. They do not have to be perfect. You are doing it the same way as if you were working with yarn.

[SharPeiMuttOwner]

Very cute! Thanks for posting.

[tetena100]

Hola, tampoco hablo Ingles, pero entiendo sus explicaciones. He aprendido mucho de Usted con sus videos. Muchas gracias

[Heatherbea03]

Very pretty and elegant! I appreciate your tutorials and love how much I've been able to learn from your videos. Pretty nails, also! ;)

[Lindascapper]

beautiful!!!

tfs

linn

[luzmilagarcia]

Hola aunque no hablo ingiles entiendo perfectamente tus intrucciones te felicito tus labores son hermosos tienes unas manos que DIOS te las bendiga.

[TheCaliVampire]

my mom and i were about me making ornaments this year. now i know how i'll make them! thanks!!

[tjw1963]

@TheCaliVampire Glad that you like them, thank you!

[muskratlove87]

@tjw1963 - do have it in writing? Where a pattern could be followed?

[shawho]

Really gives that extra texture that the bulbs lack. Will be deffinitely trying this out as soon as i get the tools. =)

[pinkscrapper99]

wow, that's amazing!

[neddie58]

very cute

[MosaicMaiden]

these look a lot more Christmassy :) than the ordinary ones!

Gorgeous project that can be done quite cheaply by using any round object.

Thank you!

[Stephaniewatercolour]

I am so glad the you explained the reasons for what you are doing, it really helps! I cant wait to try it.

[Boudica999]

Thanks for sharing a tree full of these would look fantastic

[karenicy]

this is so lovely !!!

[ayderdrgz]

Great idea I practice, I love your videos. Greetings from Tijuana México.

[ppsf1958nr]

So pretty luv this for xmas.:)

[EdieAngel]

Thank you,

[tnirishgal]

Cool idea using plastic balls instead of glass orniments. I really like your tutorials. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you so much.

[tjw1963]

@tnirishgal I have a whole bunch of plastic balls.  The smallest bag I could find was 100 for $10.00

[Oreocremerocks]

@tjw1963 Would you mind sharing where you purchased the plastic balls from?

[Kristonia69]

@tjw1963 lol! So are ya makin 100 orniments than?!

[EdieAngel]

is there a written pattern for this? Thank you.

[tjw1963]

@EdieAngel The written instructions will be posted on my crochet blog upon completion.

[EdieAngel]

will there be a notice somewhere that it is posted? Thanks. I just got my balls. :)

[tsfaulkner2]

thats so cute!!

[Kristonia69]

Such a great idea and video. I agree with what you said about the cheap ornaments nowadays. I think buying a ball or something like that would be better if you want them to last. I'll probably do this sometime next year and have it for Christmas 2011 and hopefully pass it down. Thank you so much for this crochet-along. I appreciate you very much. Ps, are you on ravelry?

[tjw1963]

@Kristonia69 Yes I am on Ravelry, tjw1963. Thank you!

[Tobleroneisbomb]

Thank you! I might just do this for my tree this year.

Nice nails by the way :D