I worked on this collar while enjoying my morning coffee over the past few days. I love the way these two colors look together. Cream and black is such a classy combination, especially with a sparkly vintage button on top. I found that button a few years ago in a store in Colorado Springs (I wish I could remember the name!) when I was visiting for my cousin's graduation. I bought several buttons that day and I can't believe this is the first one I've used. They are too pretty to use on just anything. I can't even take them off of the paper tags they came with because...well...they are just too pretty.
My friend has her wedding shower on Sunday. This occasion deserves a dainty crochet collar, don't you think? ;)
What projects are you working on at the moment?
Absolutely perfect.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see a modeled pic- that collar is just you all over ♥
Gasp - I see what you mean - I'm obsessed now too!
ReplyDeleteSo so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell I know what I'm making this afternoon! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the pattern. I've been meaning to make a collar too and a crochet collar is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI think that button really makes your collar extra special. And, don't worry, you'll find perfect "homes" for all those pretty buttons eventually. Having something extra special to put them on (like your collar) will make taking them off the packaging so much easier ;)
The collar is beautiful. I'm going to have to try and make one. Oh, my, goodness! I am seriously wanting those buttons! They are exquisite. No, really.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so pretty. You're very talented!
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It is indeed fabulous! I'm now working on Emma's crochet glasses case - love her design! Look forward to seeing a pic of you in the collar at the wedding shower, Sarah - hometoroostblog.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteThe color is adorable! I'd like to see how it looks with an outfit!
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful! I only just learnt to crochet in January but I love it already and can't wait to have a go at making this. x
ReplyDeleteWOW this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is fab!!! Please put them in your shop!!! :) J'adore! x
ReplyDeleteAh! I live in Colorado Springs haha, that was so weird to read. I franking love this collar too. Like you should probably mass produce and sell them so I can wear a different color everyday- k? :P
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty! My friend made me a crochet collar for my birthday, and it's so cute!xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Meredith! May I ask what type of yarn you used? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so pretty! I'm totally the same with buttons, too! I have a bunch I've gotten over the last year or so, but I don't want to "waste" them on just anything.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently knitting up a scarf in my college' colors - green and gold! :)
What a beautiful collar! Thanks for sharing where you got the pattern! I might have to make one! Have a great day! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThat's just adorable.
ReplyDeleteFinding the right new home for those buttons will make it easier to break the packaging.
What a great stashbuster.
Is very beautiful, the collar and the photos are amazing!!!
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Thanks Meredith your colour looks gorgeous - I have serious button envy now :)) Em xx
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! I'm going to have to make one. I have a whole bag of vintage buttons and I'm also so weird about using anything. It's like the project has to be worthy
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love it! I've had my eye on that pattern for a while and you have just re-inspired me. Lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently working on an extra-large tea cosy for my new enamel teapot.
gorgeous! i have so many unfinished things too. even small things! my plan this month is to finish faster than i start things. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm learning tatting at the moment so not crocheting as much.
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oh my, this is sooo beautiful! i wish i could crochet after that pattern, but english patterns are still chinese for me. why is it, that you don't find such beatful patterns in german?
ReplyDeletebut i bet it looks beautiful on you, m!
It's so pretty- can't wait to see how you wear it! I too love stash-busting projects; like you said, it's the perfect way to use up little scraps of yarn :)
ReplyDeleteDo you know, i think i have those black buttons in my stash. I recently was given a big tin of buttons by a lady who was having a clear out, and I'm sure they were in there :)
ReplyDeleteEmma (UK)
I love it! I may now try my hand at following a pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI really love your pictures of the vintage buttons! Thanks so much for sharing with us. They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey are special enough I might be afraid to come to a decision on ever using them. What is special enough? But, recently, I am getting quicker to just use things so that they are not tucked away out of sight and have a good purpose.You can always remove and replace them and place them on an item if you find something you would rather have them on!
My recent crochet isn't something that I use buttons on, as my last post shows @ Shelleyjomoozings.wordpress.com but I have a few ideas in my head for a couple of projects that will take some adorable buttons! I enjoy reading your blog. Thank you!
your look so great! this makes me want to try to learn more crocheting techniques.
ReplyDeleteThis is so insanely lovely!
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theantiquepearl.blogspot.com
You are adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo is your blog.
Lesley
byporchlight.blogspot.com
Love the collar! Would love to do this but it looks quite time-consuming!
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that's a really swell crochet collar! i didn't know they could come out so nice! i saw this really weird mishappen one in a craft book a while back so i just kind of wrote them off. confidence renewed lol
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hola, soy de Sevilla, España. Me gustarÃa tener el patrón de este collar tan espectacular y maravilloso. muchas gracias.
ReplyDeleteLove that collar too, I have just had a design published in The Knitter, 'a crochet collar' and yes I did say The Knitter magazine, I'm doing a give away on my blog to one lucky person. I don't know about you but I am still obsessing about the perfect little black dress to wear my collar with. Usually its the other way round, buy dress then accessories but where's the fun in that! http://alifelikevera.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/arabellaone-to-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteit's so adorable! and addictive.. can't wait to get home and make it! <3
ReplyDeletethanks you so much!
Awesome collar! (And awesome glasses-print sweater...from Madewell, right?!) I came across an old one (at least I think it's crocheted!) and was wondering how, oh how, could I make my own. Totally inspired! Step 1: learn to crochet...
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