Anyone know some good Irish crochet starter tutorials?
Hello,
So I keep seeing all this beautiful Irish crochet stuff around and hot damn I want to learn how to make it but almost everything I've come across seems to be geared toward people who already know a fair amount of motif and lacework basics and I'm like a step below the target audience. Do any of you lovely people have a beginner's guide sort of resource for me to take a look at?
Thanks in advance!
Posted May 8, 2017, 6:19 AM UTC
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I used a free downloadable pdf of an antique Irish crochet book. It's called "Priscilla Irish Crochet Book" and is the dark green one about halfway down this list, click on PDF to download the book: http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/priscil.htm
Please note the very critical point that this book is written in UK crochet terms, not US. It might be a bit dry however, which is where my next suggestion comes in:
There are also a few good channels on YouTube, and I would especially recommend lacefromireland. Here is their video on how to create a lacy background between your motifs, when you are ready to turn them into a piece of lace:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhWecoL175Q