Since we are conscientious and it is close to our hearts ❤️ to properly inform our customers (and not at all because we are weak and want to buy everything 😂), Ségolène and I, Céline aka Granny Crochet, gave in to our desire to try the wonderful yarns available in the shop.
Here is an overview of our creations and our opinion on our experience.
But first, a little info about Céline and Ségolène!
Céline has been our designated crochet teacher for 3 years now! She gives beginner courses but also advanced ones and recently Tunisian crochet!
Céline has been crocheting since childhood, introduced by her grandmother. For several years, she has continued training to offer us well-documented and fun courses!
As for Ségolène, our pattern making and sewing teacher... she'll tell you herself 😂"The desire to start crochet came to me this summer, because of all those videos of tops or bags in crochet on social media. So I decided to jump in on a whim: I went to buy a hook and some yarn and tried on my own with tutorials. How can I say? It was terrible... I didn't understand anything, I didn't know if what I was doing was right, I didn't know where to start, in short, I quickly gave up.
A few months later, I decided to give crochet a second chance but this time I wanted to do things right: I signed up for the "I discover crochet" course given by Céline. I rediscovered crochet: the right way to hold the hook, the correct motion, with someone helping us at the slightest difficulty or hesitation. And there you go, that's how my new passion was born!
My first project: Among the projects doable during the initiation, I chose the headband. It allows you to practice the first basic stitch you learn: single crochet. It's not too big a project, which allows for quick satisfaction once finished (and it was perfect timing with the cold coming).
Now when you see Ségolène and Céline together, it's guaranteed crochet chat about their projects!
Let's discover their latest creations!
Ombelle de Fonty transforms into a shawl and mittens
Céline: Since the Fonty skeins arrived in the shop, my heart races every time I pass by the shelves, I think I’m going to make a project with each type. Since I had to start somewhere, I chose the Ombelle, the colors are just "waaaw", and it took me some time to finally choose the color: pink 2012. I started with one skein, bought in October, not knowing what I would make with it, and after making the shawl in Katia’s Holi cf below, I knew it would be THE perfect project to showcase this sublime yarn.
So in December, with Ségolène’s help, I chose magenta 1038 and violet 2021 to complete the gradient. After some hook trials, I opted for a size 6 hook to get a loose and airy effect. The yarn glides well for a mohair, it’s very pleasant to work with. If you’re a beginner, it’s not super easy to unravel, so start with a simple project where mistakes are rare. That said, with a bit of patience and a small pair of scissors to help separate fibers that might have stuck too much to each other, it’s quite possible to unravel without losing even a centimeter of this wonderful yarn.
Yarn and material needs: Ombelle 1019: 1 skein, 1038: 1.5 skeins, 2021: 1 skein worked with crochet hook no. 6 (Tulip brand)
While crocheting my shawl, I was so won over by the ombelle that I wanted to make myself a pair of mittens with it. To get a denser result, I used a smaller hook than for the shawl; they are warm and light at the same time. But if you want something more insulating, it’s better to use it doubled, the bb merino, the moustache, alpaca, or fleece will be perfect for that.
Yarn and material needs: Ombelle 2034: 1.5 skeins worked with crochet hook no. 4 (Tulip brand)
The Stone washed XL scarf and wools from Fonty
Céline: Among the latest yarns to arrive in the shop, there are the Stones washed xl from Scheepjes, a blend of cotton and acrylic perfect for mid-season. As soon as it arrived, I tested it! Once again, choosing the color was difficult, I ended up choosing brown 862, so I could match my little scarf with my "mega-granny" cardigan, see below. This yarn is very easy to use, it glides well but not too much, doesn’t snag, and unravels very easily, so it’s ideal for beginners. It also works up quite quickly, I really want to make a cardigan for spring with it.
Yarn and material needs: Stone washed XL 862: 1.5 balls made with crochet no. 5 (Tulip brand)
The scarf in Fonty BB mérinos 817 and saperlipopette 5001
To continue testing Fonty yarns, this mini scarf is perfect. It is quick to make and uses quite little yarn. I wanted warmth and softness, the combination of BB merinos and saperlipopette is ideal for that. I chose to make it with tunisian crochet to test the barred stitch and I am delighted with the result! Even though the wrong side of tunisian crochet projects is different from the right side, the fuzzy look, thanks to the saperlipopette, makes the difference subtle. This little scarf is easy to wear and not bulky at all, especially when you have to move lots of fabric rolls and dozens of boxes of goods! It doesn’t fall off, goodbye drafts!
Yarn and materials needed: BB Merinos 817: 1 ball Saperlipopette 5001: 1 ball made with tunisian crochet no. 5.5
And when I tell you that we will soon have two granny hookers...
Ségolène: I had to try the Scheepjes - Stone Washed Flow XL too.
Have you seen this choice of color gradient?
How can you resist?
So I was weak and I gave in... again. For blue... again.
I had no project idea, so I let myself be inspired by Céline and I also crocheted my scarf. I made it only with back loop single crochets.
This yarn is so soft! It's very pleasant to have around the neck, and the scarf pattern allows you to protect your neck from drafts without being bulky.
Yarn and materials needed: Scheepjes Stone Washed Flow XL 05: 1 full skein crocheted with a 5.5mm hook
Katia's Holi transforms into a shawl and scarf!
Ségolène: Without hesitation, I got excited and took on a big challenge: my first scarf. For this project, the choice of yarn was obvious: Katia's Holi, limited edition 501. Blue, pink, and mauve, my favorite colors, all with a super smooth gradient.
For this new project, I chose to make a half double crochet to discover a new stitch. The yarn is slightly hairy, I won't hide that the first rows required a lot of concentration but after that, it got easier and easier. It was quite a long project, but what helps keep motivation is seeing the color changes as you progress. To give you an idea of how long it took me: the entire Harry Potter saga!
Yarn and materials needed: Katia - Holi 501: 1 skein worked with a 4.5mm crochet hook
Céline: When I saw the scarf that Ségolène had crocheted with this yarn, I immediately wanted to make a shawl. The softness, the slightly airy texture, and the color changes of the Holi won me over! It is very pleasant to work with, for beginners it is not super easy to see the stitches due to its slightly hairy texture, but Ségolène still managed to make her scarf even though she had only taken the crochet initiation before taking on this new challenge.
So if you dream of a soft and light project, go for it, it's a good yarn to get familiar with hairy yarns.
Yarn and material needs: Katia Holi 506: 1 skein made with a size 5 crochet hook (Tulip brand)
The hat in DMC-Knitty glitter navy blue
After the scarf: the hat! Not knowing where to start at all, I signed up for the “hat and mittens” course. This course also teaches new stitches including the rib stitch and another special stitch. I chose the Knitty glitter navy blue yarn. It’s beautiful but since the yarn is dark, I had more trouble seeing my stitches. Looking at the photo, I think this hat is seriously missing a little pompom, what do you think?
Yarn and material needs: DMC Knitty glitter dark blue made with a 4mm crochet hook (Tulip brand)
The DMC Big Knit becomes a super comfortable granny cardigan
My mega-granny cardigan in DMC big knit colors 100 and 102, I love it!
I really wanted a "vest" in granny style but that looked a bit like a jacket and didn't take too long to make, the Big Knit from DMC was the perfect yarn for that! Thanks to its thick texture, I was able to use a 10 mm hook, which made the process quick and very satisfying. The shades of brown in color 102 are really beautiful and add depth to the yarn; I find they are well highlighted by the contrast with the ecru. I am delighted with the result, the yarn crochets very easily, the only point to watch out for is during the needle assembly, you must not take too long a thread or risk seeing it unravel and having to cut another one before finishing.
Yarn and material needs: Big knit color 100: 4 skeins and color 102: 3 skeins made with a size 10 crochet hook
The summer bag in jersey yarn / tee-shirt Zpagetti from the Hoooked brand
Céline: After seeing jersey yarn bags on social media, of course I wanted to make one, so as soon as Eugénie stocked the Zpagetti from Hoooked, I hurried to buy a ball to crochet myself a summer bag. This yarn is very pleasant to work with, it is quite thick so the work progresses quickly, it is perfect for making accessories. I used about 3/4 of the ball and my bag is big enough to hold a wallet, sunglasses, a book, tissues, basically you can easily carry all the essentials. And I still have enough yarn left to make a small matching pouch.
Thread and material needs: Hoooked Zpagetti petrol green: 3/4 of a skein made with a size 10 crochet hook
The snood in Merino Essentiel Ombré
Ségolène: I spent many weeks looking at the turquoise Merino Essentiel Ombré, I resisted... and then I gave in! And I absolutely do not regret it. What a wonderful yarn! I loved crocheting it: it is soft, thick (it goes fast hehe), warm and its turquoise gradient... I'm a fan. To change things up a bit from a scarf, I made a snood. With this project, I discovered double crochets (there too it goes fast). Well, I say it goes fast, but I still took the whole first season of Desperate Housewives to make it.
Thread and material needs: DMC Merino Essentiel Ombré 1010 - 1 and a half skeins made with a 6mm crochet hook (Tulip brand)
Phone pouch in DMC - Eco vita 4 metallic petrol
Ségolène: In case you haven't noticed, I love blue and glitter. Everything that is DMC's Eco Vita 4. Its stiffness was perfect for this small phone pouch. The pattern comes from the book "Crochet - The Beginners' Workshop" by Caro Tricote, which Marie-Hélène gave me for my birthday.
Yarn and material needs: Eco vita 4 metallic petrol worked with 4mm crochet hook (Tulip brand)
The shawl in Dmc Pirouette XL
Céline: So the pirouette XL and I have a long love story, I have already made two scarves and a shawl with classic crochet using it. I find the changing colors really beautiful, the yarn is full of vibrant shades and it's super nice to watch the changes as the piece takes shape. This time I wanted to try it with Tunisian crochet, and I'm glad I did! I find the result superb, the construction of the rows in Tunisian crochet really highlights all the colors of the yarn. Due to its size, the piece grows quite quickly, which is a significant advantage when you have lots of projects in mind!
Yarn and material needs: Dmc Pirouette XL No. 1104: 2 skeins worked with Tunisian crochet No. 8 (Knitpro brand)
That's it for our creations, we hope this article will help you choose among all our skeins and give you ideas for your future projects.
On our side, we will continue testing the yarns that have arrived, keep a close eye out because Eugénie still has great new items in store for us!
If you want to learn or improve your skills in classic crochet or Tunisian crochet, discover our great course offer here.
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