Clara CloudChops + Crochet Borders Video Tutorial

I have been talking about this video tutorial for two weeks...  so it's about time I get on with it already right!?!?

I saw a stunning LO over on Stacy Cohen's site a few weeks ago (you can see it HERE)!  I was simply smitten to pieces with it!  I had never seen a crochet on paper border before and I knew it was something I wanted to try e-meediately!

MomChops came to the rescue (as she tends to do) and informed me that crochet borders like I had been crushing over were done on hankies when she was younger (taught in school no less!!!).  She came over to my house (within in 24 hours of me showing her the picture) and taught me as quick as pie (she's awesome like that)!

I wanted to add these borders to paper, fabric and even canvas tags so I got right on it and made up a TON of samples.  I experimented with different crochet stitches and thread weights and colors.  I really had a blast with this and I am sure I will be incorporating gobbles of crochet borders into my projects!

Pretty please take a gander at my video tutorial and then check below for more detailed tutorials on blanket stitch and other crochet stitches!

Fun Crochet Border for Paper or Fabric! from Lolly Chops on Vimeo.

What did you think?  I know I repeat myself (it drives RonChops INSANE - esp since he does the video editing for me... the poor fella can repeat word for word the entire thing by the time he's done (it's actually kinda funny... but I don't make fun lest I lose my video editor!!!))!

The Details
You can see a nice blanket stitch tutorial HERE (it's grainy but good)!

and...

...here are a couple of crochet tutorials:
Single Crochet - HERE
Double Crochet - HERE

For the scallop all I did was a single crochet (in one blanket stitch opening), 4 double crochets (in the next blanket stitch opening) and a single crochet again (in yet another blanket stitch opening).  It's pretty easy and makes a super nice scallop!!

For the picots (I think they are sometimes called popcorns too)... I found this nice video HERE.

Below are some photos of the projects I shared in the video:

This is a little felt business card holder MomChops made for me!
(I love it!!!)
She added a double crochet border with another row of picots!

This is the little Maya Road canvas album (you can see it HERE) with several different borders!
I really really love this guy when he's all stacked up!

...Sew GUESS WHAT!!!!!
I have some super exciting news!

I am going to be teaching!!!!!  I am so over the top excited I can hardly stand it!  This is something I have wanted to do for a long time!  The owner of Scrapper's Boutique (a fabulous store in my area) is going to take a chance and let me try my hand at it!  My first project will be Edna the Owl Bag!!!

Sew...  if you live close to the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area and want to learn how to make your own Edna, please let me know (in the comments or via email)!  As soon as I have the details all worked out, I'll email you (I'll also post the date and time here and on my FB page as well)!  I would loooove to meet some of you guys in person and do some owl crafts together (and just think...  you get your own Owl bag too)!  We'll be doing the bag in teal and green (like I featured last week) and purple!  Can you believe it...  am I branching out or WHAT!?!?!?  Purple people!  hehehe

Also...  MomChops and I are going to be making special aprons for each person in class to wear!  I'll share them as they are made (she's out shopping for fabric as I type!)!!!

...and lastly!!!!

Vacation time!
I am going to be taking little break next week, so you won't see me back here until June 7 (but I'll be posting some random projects on my FB page over the next two weeks - so check there if you are curious to see what crazy crafts I am working on). 

I'll give you a little blue hint...

I mean seriously...!!!!  Can you stand that cuteness?????
(he's my new boyfriend (move over slightly wobbly brown bear))!

Have a wonderful two weeks!  I loves the lot of yas and I'll miss ya tons and tons!!

P.S.  The pink and purple tag was made with Crate Paper and the Clara CloudChops tag was made with Making Memories Flutter felt stickers (the umbrella) and Sassafras fuzzy friends felties (the monkey).  If you want help finding them, email me!

P.S.S.T.  XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO's

Comments

[Danielle]

Have a great vacation! I can crochet and I can paper craft, and after your tutorial maybe I will become a crocheting paper crafter. Thank you for the video. Congrats on the teaching gig! I live an hour east of DFW, and I would really like to attend one of your classes.

[Jing-Jing]

Well, now I'm depressed :( You are having a class and I won't be able to attend :( sigh... Seriously, how about find me a position in your glorious work place, then I can move down??

[Tricia]

It is not physically possible for me to do anything other than a chain. My mother took all of that DNA and KEPT IT!!
I really did thikn the first photo was a potholder.. how bad are my eyes getting? :D

[Sarah @ Mum In Bloom]

I adore those pieces - especially the tag. My mother-in-law told me her mother used to crochet all her hankies like it was a piece of cake. I had all my nana's and passed them on to my mother-in-law and she was thrilled. I love the colours you chose and how darling those projects are.

[Jeanette]

great tutorial! can't wait to try out some projects! (btw, i too crochet in the air!)
we are moving and there is a slight chance that we may be moving to ft. worth....so if so, i would love to take one of your classes later in the year!!! cheers~

[amyks]

Oh, I wish I lived closer to you...it would be so fun to see Lollychops in action. I am so jealous, have fun. I am sure you will have an awesome turnout. Oh and enjoy your blogging break:P!
Happy Sunny Hugs to you.

[scrapthat/dolly]

FABULOUS TUTORIAL!! I was driving myself nuts trying to do a double crochet all the way around because not having crocheted since a kid I had no idea about the blanket stitch and it just wasn't sitting right! I thought maybe it was the yarn or maybe the needle size...of course I never imagined it was me LOL! Thanks again and ps your a Hoot hoot! to watch!

[Fiorella]

Have fun!!!!I already miss you!

[scrapthat/dolly]

PS...thanks to Mom chops too!

[Stacy]

Love the video! I will be trying the knot on the needle and you Blanket stitch tut! I have done some blanket stitch, but never could figure out how to get that first stitch right - Now I know thanks! Cute projects by the way!

[Christine Middlecamp]

Lolly - me luvs your sweet Crate Paper tag..going to post it this afternoon :) Chat soon!! He,he..had a good weekend - zero drama. Love life when it's simple and "quiet". :) Chat later!

[Daniela]

The video is awesome thanks so much. I always wanted to learn how to crochet and when my mom was here I just had Alex and didn't have time. I am so excited for your teaching job!!! How fun is that! Let me know all the details!!!!

[Susan (susiestampalot)]

Hey hey Hey! Cherie told me about the owl bag and you possibly teaching it when I worked on Saturday at Scrappers! woot woot!! next door is where you'll find the best sno cones ever too. (bahama mama with wedding cake is awesome)! You'll do great! ok, off to watch the tutorial. i don't know how to crochet at all, so i'm sure it will be over my head! love the look, tho!

[Jessie]

Tutorial was great! (I can't stop giggling at Awl hoot-hoot) Wish I knew how to crochet (or more like, wish I had time to learn to crochet!) I dunno, a flight out to TX might be worth it to a)make an owly bag and b)to be taught craftyness by you.
And love momchops' cardholder.

[Katrina]

Lolly,

Your videos look so professional with the intro you added. I am so impressed!!

Your crocheted circles reminded me of a project I did last summer for our Christmas in July. http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/07/recycle-card-into-crochet-ornament.html I punched circles out of old Christmas cards and made ornaments. Though I didn't do a blanket stitch to start.....it is probably smarted to do your with paper to avoid tear out. Though looking at your projects, I like what you did better. ;)

I LOVE that picture you have up top! You really should go into business, your stuff is over the top cute! I can totally see a Lolly Gift bag with matching tag collection. If I lived remotely close to you, I would totally take your class.

[Nancy S]

Have a great vacation! I wish I could take a class with you but, alas, I live miles and miles away in a different climate and time zone. I think you will make a fantastic teacher! Best of luck to you and Edna.

[Dot]

My Grandma and I used to crochet on the edges of hankies too! I had forgotten about that. Thanks for the reminder! Hadn't thought of doing it on paper! Great tutorial too!!

[Jingle]

OH, my goodness! Look at how fast you move that hook! I'm impressed! These are all amazing! I love the album!!!!! And that tag is simply glorious!

[Nancy Wyatt]

Yay! I knew they would want you to teach!!! Congrats! Let me know all the details and if it's in the cards (and on a weekend) I might be able to drive up and take the class!! I have a new friend at Ft. Hood and she said that I just have to let her know when I want to go to classes and she will meet me so I will let her know about your upcoming gig! Hugs from conroe, tx!

[Joanne]

Awesome! I have had crocheting on my list for awhile now... I need to learn STAT! Congrats on the teaching - you are going to be wonderful! Have a great break!

[MomChops]

Fo the ladies who want to learn to crochet, do look at those tutorials Lolly shared. Really, crochet is quite simple, but it does add a wonderful dimension to other projects, paper or cloth! Much love to all.

[Catherine]

Oh, I love those crocheted edge tags! Who knew you could do that?? Learning to crochet is on my list of things 'to do' this year. After I get done moving of course. Back to the packing! Thanks for the moment of relief...

[Marisol]

OMG!! such a nice neat and useful tut! or I would say toot! I am in love with the little cloud and the coasters!!! I must find time to make those! Your videos are so nicely done! I am very very grateful!
Love and hugs from sunny summery Valencia!

[Veronica]

So beautiful projects Lolly!

Have fun =)
KRAM Veronica

[ruth]

it looks like you have been having the most enormous fun! I love the crochet trim - looks stunning.

[Leigh]

Lolly- your work id gorgeous, as always! I'm so proud of you for your teaching jig, too! You'll be fabulous!!!

[Melly]

I love it! I have tried a tiny bit of crochet trim (on a pillowcase) but was a little baffled about making the blanket stitch neater...now I have a better idea of how to handle it! (ya have to measure - duh!)

Thanks Lolly! I love that fabric book - would love to see what you end up making with it!

[Gabi]

Hi Lolly

What a great tutorial! Thank you for showing us this "Croches Things" :-) If one can see it, it is suddenly no longer complicated so ...
I would like to sew also gladly “Edna the Owl Bag”, unfortunate which you soooo far away live ..... that is really unfortunate ...I am sad now...snifff..... ;-)

I hope you have two wonderful weeks, have much fun !

HUGS

Gabi

[michelle]

Love this! I am having trouble with the video today, (my computer being stupid!) but I will check it out very soon. I am sure I will love to do this. It will look good on the tank tops I think! Hugs, michelle

[Andrea MacDonald]

OMG this was fabulous!!!! Thank you soooooo much for this tut!!! I love you sooooo much Lolly!

[Rebecca]

Lolly! I love the video! So great hearing your voice! I love the crocheting on paper! I've always had a soft spot for paper. I'm actually thinking of a paper project for my daughter's bedroom that would include a crocheted border. Thanks for the inspiration!
CONGRATULATIONS on doing some teaching! My family would so be the first ones to sign up for your class, if we were just a tad closer! ;) Wouldn't that be fun? All the RootsAndWings girls in a class being taught by Lolly! Oh one can only dream! I'm totally jealous of all the lucky women that get to be your students!!
Rebecca@RootsAndWingsCo

[Rebecca]

MomChops,
I always love when you comment on Lolly's Blog! You totally rock!
Rebecca@RootsAndWingsCo

[paula akers]

Great video tutorial! TFS. Hope you have a wonderful vacation and get your batteries recharged. HUGS

[Juliana]

So very cool! I am happy to hear you got the teaching gig! I would have been shocked if they had said no!

Now off to watch that video so I can try my hand at this soon!

[Amber Goble]

Wowzers, crochet Heaven Lolly!!! Can't wait to try this! And congrats on your class, you'll do great!!! Edna the owl is precious and just think there will be all kinds of little Edna's in Texas after your class!
Hugs
Amber