Uncommon Crochet Thread Uses, No. 1

Because I named this blog "Uncommon Crochet Threads," it only makes sense that I should mention some uncommon crochet thread uses. Here is one I found by searching for something else on Yahoo:

Weaving a Basket with Crochet Thread Tutorial - How to weave a basket using painted crochet thread and covered wire. Includes complete instructions for making this cute tiny basket.

I'll keep a lookout for more.

Hand-Dyed and Hand-Painted Crochet Thread

I've been purchasing hand-dyed and hand-painted crochet thread for several years now and have quite a collection of it. I like it because of the beautiful color combinations the makers come up with, and compared to the hand-dyed and hand-painted yarns out there, the crochet threads are fairly inexpensive.

Although the two are often interchanged -- hand-dyed and hand-painted -- there is a difference. Basically, hand-dyed yarns and threads involve dipping the material into the dye. With hand-painted, the dye is applied to the material with a paintbrush, foam brush or squirt bottle.

Both are easy to find online, especially on Etsy and eBay. Because I no longer shop on eBay, most of the thread I purchase is from sellers on Etsy.

Size 10 Crochet Thread at Bre-Aly Threads

One of my favorite Etsy shops is Bre-Aly Threads. I have shopped there for years and have a large plastic container full of their threads. She sells hand-painted size 10 crochet thread in 50 yard center-pull balls for $1.50 and 150 yard balls for $3.95. Bre-Aly's color combinations are unique and her prices are very reasonable.

Another favorite seller is Sara's Colorwave Yarns. I found this shop not on Etsy, but by searching on Yahoo. As far as I know, she doesn't sell on Etsy or eBay. She offers sizes 10, 20, 30, and 40 hand-dyed crochet threads, as well as a variety of hand-dyed yarns. The one thing I don't like about this shop is you can only purchase size 10 thread in 300-yard balls for $8.00 each.

Unfortunately sellers come and go, especially on Etsy. Many of the sellers I've purchased hand-dyed or hand-painted crochet threads from are currently not selling anything. But luckily, there are also many new sellers to try.

It's Up....My First Crochet Pattern!!

Today I published my first crochet pattern on Ravelry. I started making crochet thread bowls over a year ago, and at first, I didn't write out the pattern as I made them. The first pattern I wrote was for a small one that is very easy to make.

Eventually, I had so many that I didn't want to continue to call them by color or style, so I started naming them. This one is named DENA.

Here is a link to the pattern on this blog.

My new website is up!

I've spent the last couple of weeks working on my new website and it is finally up. Check it out at algaltdesigns.com.

If it looks good, please give it a Facebook "Like." 

Now I have more time to spend on my blog.