{ holiday } anthropologie inspired crochet garland
December 01, 2010
When I was in Austin, Jade and I made a stop downtown at Anthropologie before heading on to the airport. The window dressing is always something to ooh and aah over, and this time was no exception.
And what to my wondering eyes did appear, but crochet in the form of garland! Garland itself! Brilliant.
Without haste (and certainly without any know-how) I took my seat on the aisle, whipped out my hook and started making some mantel garland of my own. I'm quite sure the girl next to me thought I was about to start the widest blanket ever. I kept her guessing.
I never got any fancier than a simple loose chain on a 5.5mm hook, but I like them all the same. I think they'd be lovely in all sorts of colors, draping a tree.
I spy... some Elf feet! & that makes me giggle. :) I love this idea {especially since I'm a terrible crocheter. (Is that even a word?) What did you use for the stripe in between the two mantel moldings? Is that paint or a ribbon??
Posted by: stacy | December 01, 2010 at 03:48 PM
I did this with my son a few years ago. He loves to crochet garland! :)
Posted by: Emily | December 01, 2010 at 03:52 PM
@Stacy: Ha! Yes, elf feet! Hes been resting all day.
The stripe is a previous owners builder upgrade that I am quite sure is a fancy veneer strip. Im guessing you could totally fake that. Esp you! xoxo
Posted by: chris carleton | December 01, 2010 at 04:21 PM
Simple and gorgeous! Love it!
Posted by: Somewhere Called Home | December 01, 2010 at 04:23 PM
Yup, I love it!
Posted by: sister | December 01, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Simple and lovely! It looks great.
Posted by: Lise | December 01, 2010 at 06:35 PM
I think yours looks better than theirs. ;)
Posted by: Grace | December 01, 2010 at 08:24 PM
so cute! i'll bet my daughter would love to make this!
Posted by: kirsten | December 01, 2010 at 09:03 PM
I've totally had crochet garlands on my brain lately. I like how you did multiple strands. Pretty!
Posted by: Kristen | December 01, 2010 at 10:58 PM
That is so cute... maybe I need to dig around for that old crochet hook!
Posted by: Rhonda | December 01, 2010 at 11:35 PM
very, very cute!
Posted by: jane | December 02, 2010 at 06:27 AM
Oh my. I don't even know how to crochet and I'm thinking I could totally manage that. Hmmm... How many things can I add to the crafting brain?? :o)
Posted by: kriste | December 02, 2010 at 08:10 AM
What a great idea - you've made me feel like breaking out the kid's spool knitters and setting them to work...
Posted by: UK lass in US | December 02, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Those are beautiful! I like the all white chains...I might have to make some of them!
Posted by: Barbara | December 02, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Oh my gosh! I LOVE it!!! I think I have to follow suit and make some too - thank you for the inspiration! love, love, love it....Eva xo
Posted by: eva | December 08, 2010 at 09:13 PM