Crocheted Lampshade cover

[Katchkan]

Tonight we were taking pictures of my current project and I happened to glance over on the TV stand and saw the lampshade cover I had made. It's funny how things become so much a part of your life you don't always see them. So while it had my attention I asked Marv to grab a couple quick shots of this so I could share it with you.

This Lamp came out of the back of a friends pickup truck, It was on it's way to the dump. I of course had to rescue the poor thing. There was nothing wrong with this lamp except the lamp shade had seen better days. So I decided to try making a crocheted lampshade cover. I sort of just made it up as I went along till I had the size I needed to fit snuggly over the old lampshade. Always intended to redo the actual lampshade but have never gotten around to it. I used a size thirty thread and a size 12 /1.mmhook. It is done in a ecru color and I love seeing it all lit up.

[Starr]

WOW!!! That is gorgeous!!! I love it!

[darski]

Wow

 

indeed!

 

This is what I was sayng elsewhere about crochet - it just makes everything in our lives better. How great is it that you saved that lamp and made it better than it has ever been before . not bad for some string and a hook eh

[Dawn]

That's really beautiful! I could use a couple of those myself...

[bhaaskar]

Wow! this is so pretty! excellent job!

[Roli]

Such a beautiful cover! It's amazing how the light behind it shows the detail of the work.

[magpiefroggy]

I love it You did a great job:cheer

[kdwaye]

Beautiful! TFS!

[misssmaggie]

Very pretty!!! I have some lamps that need shades...they are on my list...

[TamKing]

That's beautiful! I've always wanted to crochet a lampshade and even have the pattern...just haven't gotten around to it.

[squirrel]

That's terrific, well done:clap

[lhasaapsolady]

Kathy, the shade cover is absolutely beautiful, but that doesn't surprise me, your designs always are.

[yarncat]

Elegant,Kathy!

[AgnesMargaret]

This is wonderful! What a pretty, comforting thing on a winter evening!

[Tampa Doll]

Beautiful as always. Really dresses up the lamp.

[123mama]

Very pretty Kathy.

 

sondra

[MrsD]

Great story, great idea! What a beautiful item to be able to enjoy everyday!

[Rosemar]

So beautiful. Now that is something to be very proud of. I would love to try something like that but I am afraid my skill level is not up to it. How did you attach it?

 

Rose

[julie5813]

How beautiful!

[Katchkan]

So beautiful. Now that is something to be very proud of. I would love to try something like that but I am afraid my skill level is not up to it. How did you attach it?

 

Rose

It is not attached, I made it to fit the shade. It just slides over the old lampshade. I slid it on when it was damp, tweaked it the way I wanted it turned on the lamp and let it dry.

[Around74]

WOW!!!! That is absolutely beautiful!!

[Ladycrochat]

Wonderful job Kathy, now it looks like a rather expensive lamp instead of one off to the dumps! Great save!!!

[Carolina]

Absolutely beautiful. Isn't it amazing what can be done with a string and hook. I love it.

 

Carolina

[CrochetCathy]

So beautiful. You made it up as you went--now that is quite impressive!

[crochetsal]

Nuts. Was gonna say 'Wow', but I see that word's been taken, lol! Fantastic job, that is gorgeous!

(Think that word was 'taken', too...think I need a thesaurus!)

Sally