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What is Freeform?


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I think (I might be wrong) that it's another name for scrumbling, where you don't use a pattern and make stuff up as you go along. I've seen some examples of this, it's kinda like abstract shapes and designs. There are some neat examples on this site: http://www.freeformcrochet.com/

 

Edit: I found a site with some GREAT freeform hats--this stuff is truly inspiring. http://www.anacam.com/hats/

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Wow, that hat site is crazy!!!! :eek

 

 

But in a good way lol

 

Those hats are ART....wow I bet they cost a bundle too.

 

 

And I am inspired. I have a lot of funky leftover yarn, and a hippie friend who loves hats.....

 

 

~Chicki

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Here are a couple more great sites of freeform.

 

http://gallery.knotjustknitting.com/ she has just beautiful stuff.

 

 

http://members.aol.com/elegantcrochet/freeformmainpage.html this one also has a "how to" section.

 

http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/jdesigns/Freeform%20KnittingandCrochet.htm again some really interesting stuff.

 

http://www.freeformcrochet.com/designs.html this are items made by the members of this group.

 

Hope you enjoy. I know the sites really inspired me.

 

Beth

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http://www.eject.com.au/prudence/

 

Call me crazy... but aren't free form pieces supposed to not be from a pattern??? How can they advertise for patterns!!! :) Kinda goofy... I mean these stitches aren't anything special... just basic stitches... I think they are charging a lot for just "ideas" and pictures.

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Wow, I love this!!! I think I'd like to give this a try, but I have some questions first ...:think

 

Do you have to make the freeform fabric in one continuous piece? Or can you make a bunch of different scrambles then attach them? And maybe even attach the freeform pieces onto a flat crocheted fabric?

 

It looks to me as though you could do just about anything, but I thought I'd better ask instead of assuming. ;)

 

TIA!:D

 

ETA - Oops!!! I mean scrumbles, lol. ::blush::

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Wow, I love this!!! I think I'd like to give this a try, but I have some questions first ...:think

 

Do you have to make the freeform fabric in one continuous piece? Or can you make a bunch of different scrambles then attach them? And maybe even attach the freeform pieces onto a flat crocheted fabric?

 

It looks to me as though you could do just about anything, but I thought I'd better ask instead of assuming. ;)

 

TIA!:D

 

ETA - Oops!!! I mean scrumbles, lol. ::blush::

 

It doesn't have to be 1 continuous piece! If you check out http://www.knotjustknitting.com and view prudence's work you'll see some tips which, among other things, suggest keeping the pieces small and pinning them together.

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It doesn't have to be 1 continuous piece! If you check out www.knotjustknitting.com and view prudence's work you'll see some tips which, among other things, suggest keeping the pieces small and pinning them together.

 

Thank you simonssez for the link & info! :hug Prudence's work is amazing ... I am in awe ....

 

I have been thinking about freeform crocheting all day. I think I may give this a go. We'll see what happens, lol. But it looks like fun just to try. :hook

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Doesn't she do beautiful work? One of my fave pieces is the long jacket that starts in tan/gold at the top and fades into deep purples...just gorgeous! If I could ever finish up all the projects I'm doing for others I'd like to attempt freeform!

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Doesn't she do beautiful work? One of my fave pieces is the long jacket that starts in tan/gold at the top and fades into deep purples...just gorgeous! If I could ever finish up all the projects I'm doing for others I'd like to attempt freeform!

 

 

I looooove that jacket! :manyheart It is truly a piece of wearable art!

 

 

I realized last night that I made a small handbag that I think would qualify as freeform (maybe). It looks a little like some of Prudence's handbags ... the ones that are felted and have only a few freeform leaves and such on them. The whole bag isn't covered with freeform, so you can see the felted bag as well as the freeform she put over it. Does that make any sense at all? lol. :P

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Awesome!:yay I have been looking at freeform all day and wanting to try it but couldn't find any tutorials or anything and you have all provided everything I needed once again! I can't wait to try it!

 

My handbag is dying so maybe a freeform crochet handbag is calling me?? hmmm...

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:think I just don't get this. Maybe it is because I am obsessively organized, and have to have everything in my life planned out. I live by lists, and follow all instructions and recipes exactly. I couldn't just do whatever. I have not looked at these threads closely, so have not seen any finished projects made like this. Maybe then I'll get it. Guess I'll go search that out now, maybe my mind will be changed.
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Does anyone know how to do that "block stitch ladder braid" that Prudence shows in some of her work? I think I'm going to Google it and see if I can find it. If someone knows how to do it, can you PM me with instructions? (If that's allowed.....I just kinda assumed sharing stitches was allowed and assumed that's not a trademark stitch, I could be wrong).

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Does anyone know how to do that "block stitch ladder braid" that Prudence shows in some of her work? I think I'm going to Google it and see if I can find it. If someone knows how to do it, can you PM me with instructions? (If that's allowed.....I just kinda assumed sharing stitches was allowed and assumed that's not a trademark stitch, I could be wrong).

 

Go here and you can purchase just the block stitch tutorial for $6. I recomend it! She gives instructions how to do it in the ladder, in a circle and a few other ways. I really like that stitch and it's MUCH easier to do than a bullion. Her instructions are really easy to understand too.

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