Crochet is not just for clothing and toys; it’s also perfect for creating stylish and functional home items. Kits specializing in home decor tend to use different types of fibers and focus on structure and sturdiness.
Contents and focus points include:
- Specialty Cord/Yarn: These kits often utilize T-shirt yarn (recycled fabric strips), thick cotton cording, or robust jute/hemp yarn. These materials create stiff, durable fabrics suitable for baskets, placemats, and rugs that need to hold their shape.
- Larger Hooks: To accommodate the bulkier yarn/cord, the kits typically include very large hooks, often 8.0mm or even 15.0mm, which also helps the project work up very quickly.
- Structural Patterns: The instructions focus on creating density and structure. Patterns often rely on tight stitches, working into the third loop, or using plastic inserts (shapers) to ensure the bottom of a basket remains flat and the sides stand upright.
- Functionality Accessories: Kits for storage items often include leather handles, brass rings, or wooden bases that are incorporated into the crochet design to add polish and function.
- Advanced Techniques for Shape: Patterns teach important skills like creating perfect seamless rounds for baskets, achieving a flat circle without ruffling, and mastering slip stitch joins for an invisible seam, which is crucial for professional-looking home goods.
