Archive for July 24, 2010
Do We Need Crochet Standards?
There was another wonderful article in the Crochet Insider that I wanted to comment on – Why Crochet Needs Standards by Dora Ohrenstein. I must admit Ms. Ohrenstein makes some very convincing points. Personally, I always hate to see crappy crocheted items at craft fairs. I cringe in horror on the inside because I don’t want this item giving my beloved crochet a bad name. Similarly, my heart aches when I see a beautifully done piece, made with high-quality fibers, selling for what amounts to pennies for each hour of labor. I wonder if standardizing crochet would eliminate both of these situations, but I am still conflicted. Who will make up the standards? How and when should finished items, tools, and patterns be “judged” or “classified”? In my opinion, the first step should be coming up with a framework for standardization so that we can better understand how this will actually play out and how it will impact our hobby, our artistic medium, and in some cases our livelihood.
So, what do you think?
Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Te-Do! A Crocheted Piano!
Ok, I couldn’t resist sharing these incredible photos. Truly, the pictures capture much more than I could ever write. They are amazing. Joana Vasconcelos created “Piano Detelle” in 2008. The Lisbon-based artist specializes in sculpture and often applies white crocheted designs to her works. As a crochet enthusiast and the mom of a budding composer/pianist (his words….not mine!), I love this!
Pictures courtesy of Design Boom.
