Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners
How Crochet Can Be Used for Upcycling
A course by Emma Friedlander-Collins , Crochet and Upcycling Expert
Joined November 2019
Joined November 2019
About the video: How Crochet Can Be Used for Upcycling
Overview
“In this lesson, you will begin to explore the different possibilities of upcycling and remaking using crochet.”
In this video lesson Emma Friedlander-Collins addresses the topic: How Crochet Can Be Used for Upcycling, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners. Transform your wardrobe using basic crochet techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I want to talk to you a bit about crochet and upcycling. Now upcycling is a massive passion of mine. There are enough clothes in the world to clothe everybody a billion times over. We don't need to buy any new clothes. My real thing is, not just to kind of repair stuff that we've already got, but I really want to get into how we can remake things that we've already had for ages, but maybe have fallen out of love with. And now that we can give them new life and I think we can use crochet for that in some really cool ways. This particular t-shirt that I've got here is one of t...”
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Course summary for: Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners
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Crochet, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Upcycling
Emma Friedlander-Collins
A course by Emma Friedlander-Collins
Emma Friedlander Collins, better known as Steel and Stitch, has been creating with the use of materials that surround her ever since she can remember, and is now a reference in the world of upcycling and crochet. Self-taught in the art of crochet through online tutorials, Emma understands how powerful learning a creative skill can be, and has crafted an entire career through creating patterns, books, and tutorials to enhance the world of those who want to learn her colorful art.
Her mission is to inspire people in getting more involved in crafts and upcycling, to help tackle the environmental issues we face today. Emma teaches Visual Promotion for students in Fashion Communication in Brighton and creates content related to her craft for various online platforms including LoveCrafts on YouTube, her own Instagram account @steelandstitch that has over 30k followers, among others. She has featured in publications from The Guardian in LoveCrochet, contributed to magazines such as Mollie Makes and Simply Crochet, and wrote several books to teach her patterns and techniques.
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