Designer Shawls & Wraps

Shawls and wraps are often a part of our daily wears in some way or the other. It may be a shawl, a scarf, a stole or a general wrap, something that can be termed a wrap or a shawl is always there. Designer saw opportunity in this and came up with creative and out of the league designs in shawls and scarves. But overtime the trends saw a pattern, in the way that majority of the people preferred a certain kind of fabric or a certain kind of decorative work of the designer productions.
Seeing the popular patterns the designer shawls and wraps have inclined their designs towards these fabrics and decorative additions. Have a look:

Pashmina: A popular fabric with an unmanageable popularity and adoration. Pashmina shawls, pashmina scarves, wraps; all of them are extremely loved and worn. Designer pashmina shawls are highly demanded all over the world and thus gave designer a fabric to exploit and design in creative unusual styles.

Organza: Organza is again a beautiful fabric that has been used creatively by the designer. It is also popular as a bridal wraps material. Colorful organza wraps look absolutely stunning and sparkling. Specially for wedding and party occasions. They make good a wear with western as well as the traditional dresses.

Crochet: What an intricately woven fabric a can not do, a loosely woven fabric can! Crochet designer wraps are worn by all the high profile celebs and people. They are the fashion accessory when you can find the right wrap in your wardrobe. Include one for your 'nothing-to-wear' times.
For decorative accessory beads and sequins are popular in stoles and shawls. Fringes are an easy way to add some glamor quotient to a normal shawl. Sequins wraps and beaded shawls are quite popular with the young crowds as well as the older age women. So if you are still not in touch with a designer, get in touch now!

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Crochet Scarf Patterns Preparation and Planning

It may seem strange to suggest approaching a Crochet Scarf Pattern like a military exercise but it is always the best policy to ensure proper planning prevents poor performance.
Crochet Scarf patterns are a bit more difficult than say Crochet hat patterns but like all crocheting there are a great many patterns available in a great many styles and levels.
Personally I feel if you are about to attempt a scarf then you are no longer a total beginner and perhaps have already done a hat or two.

Having mastered the basic slip stitch you may be ready to test yourself against a more challenging pattern.

It is a good idea just to do some preparation and planning, nothing complex just those simple things which seem very obvious but those we often forget.

Check what you need, some patterns may require an item you did not need to begin this will be in the pattern.

Also the pattern should tell you how much wool you need; I suggest you make sure you can get in all from the same batch to ensure consistency in colour.

Most Crochet Scarf patterns will tell you the size of the finished scarf; just do a quick measure to see if it is suitable for the person you are planning the scarf for.
Make sure you understand the symbols and language in the patterns as this can sometimes have slightly different interpretations.

What is the Scarf for, a present if so when is it needed make sure you don't pick a long complicated scarf which is going to take you beyond your target date.
In the past of course it was common to be taught Crocheting by a family member, this dying tradition may not apply so make sure there is a forum or contact section where you obtained the pattern to help if you get stuck.

Many people are selling their scarf's on e bay etc, if this is your intention then do some basic costs and ask yourself not just about how much the materials cost but how long it will take you and what your time is worth. Crocheting may not be the most lucrative hobby as price comparisons will be made with inferior factory produced scarfs.

If you take these simple planning steps you should be able to concentrate on your Crochet Scarf Pattern and produce the perfect gift for family or friend.

Again just look at the difficulty and make sure you are keeping to those Crochet Scarf Patterns in your skill level as this will save a lot of frustration and ensure you enjoy your hobby as you build up your skills.

Bethany Lees enjoys Crochet and knitting in general and has a wealth of experience in most types and styles. To obtain free patterns and advice and information visit Bethany at
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The Art of Crochet

The art of crochet has been around for millennia. Around the world, busy hands have created lovely, frothy crochet tablecloths, crochet doilies, crochet bedspreads, and all kinds of crochet clothing articles, simply using the special hooked "needle," some heavyish thread and a lot of wisdom passed down through the ages. Crochet, like the folksong, is a true folkart and in a way, a glance at its history is a glance at the history of the world.

Because it's a labor intensive art, crochet items are much beloved and become treasured heirlooms. The next time you're casting about for a great idea for a wedding gift, consider a crochet bedspread or crochet tablecloth runner for that new table. That's the kind of present no one ever forgets who gave it or for what occasion.

Anyone can learn how to crochet, and making such an heirloom is a pleasure only the artesan can know. Working on a sweater day after day and watching it grow with the rhythm of your fingers' nimble movements is a process almost as soothing as true meditation. And when the time comes to present the item you've created to its designated recipient, (or to put it on yourself!), you will feel a pride and joyfulness never surpassed by store-bought presents.

The fact is, as everyone instinctively knows, you're giving a piece of yourself and your day-by-day living. And that's why it's so special. And that's what makes a real heirloom so precious.

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