Classic Crochet Openwork
Jennifer Hansen
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- In-depth Instruction; over 188 mins
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Basics of Crochet Openwork: Trellis
27:43
Meet Jennifer Hansen, full-time designer and teacher, Craftsy veteran and your guide to getting past the granny square. Jennifer's first lesson on classic crochet openwork begins with a primer on how to select yarn, ply and hook size before focusing on a single technique: the basic trellis.
Mesh & Filet
32:04
There are an infinite amount of possibilities in one single, simple grid. Jennifer shows you how mesh crochet can turn charts into works of art. She reviews and teaches how to read charts for the filet crochet technique, along with other variations, and ends by demonstrating two new stitches.
Pineapple Stitch
17:45
The pineapple stitch has been around for hundreds of years yet has never gone out of style. Jennifer begins this timeless technique by first walking through how to recognize symbols and follow a diagram, then demonstrates how a pineapple and V-stitch create a simple edging.
Irish Crochet
33:25
The history of Irish crochet is just as fascinating as the technique is beautiful. Jennifer explains why the style has changed over time before showing how to create two motifs: the leaf and the Irish rose. Then she demonstrates how to join both using trellis mesh for a completed design.
Bruges Lace
25:46
Bruges lace is elegant and steeped in tradition. Jennifer begins by introducing the Bruges lace strip. Then she shows how to turn and join multiple strips together in order to create a seamless design, before demonstrating how to apply the Bruges lace as an edging.
Hairpin Lace
28:57
Though it dates back to Victorian times, hairpin lace is the ultimate stitchcraft for the modern crocheter who wants fast results. Learn how to create a basic strip, use guidelines to make an easy process even easier, measure gauge and complete a variety of joins and loops to complete the project.
Solomon's Knot
21:39
Want to make the simplest, most beautiful shawl imaginable? Jennifer shows how the Solomon's knot is the key to loose, airy fabric that requires a minimal amount of pre-planning yet ends with a stunning final product. And she does so using two different shaped designs for maximum flexibility.
Crocheting heirloom-worthy lace is easier than you think! Join returning Craftsy instructor Jennifer Hansen in this survey of timeless crochet lace motifs, and turn all your openwork projects into treasured gifts. During class, Jennifer will guide you stitch by approachable stitch through a number of classic patterns: mesh, filet, pineapple stitch, V-stitch, the Irish leaf, the Irish rose, Bruges lace, hairpin lace, Solomon’s knot and more. Along the way, you’ll learn the skills you need to confidently and accurately read charts, and Jennifer will provide a stitch-by-stitch breakdown you can follow comfortably to success. Plus, when you’re done, you’ll have an amazing resource you can refer back to whenever, forever!
Jennifer Hansen
With a professional background in architecture and information technology, Jennifer Hansen has become one of the biggest names in the world of modern crochet. Jennifer lives in California's Santa Cruz Mountains, where she constantly restructures traditional techniques to make something new. As a full-time crochet and knit designer, teacher and writer, she enjoys teaching others her creative passion through stitchdiva.com.
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