Design and Stitching of Crochet Socks
Influences
A course by Alicia Recio Rodríguez , Nordic Crochet Designer and Yarnbomber
Joined November 2018
About the video: Influences
Overview
“I have always been very clear that my inspiration comes from my passions, that it draws from everyone around me. From the design of the objects that I use on a daily basis to the series and music that accompany my crocheting moments. I have a very particular way of understanding the universe, which is actually very generalized. Because, to my understanding, no one is special, we are all exactly the same special, and I am sure that my inspirations are very similar to yours.”
In this video lesson Alicia Recio Rodríguez addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Stitching of Crochet Socks. Learn to crochet and customize socks in different styles and sizes.
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences When I'm asked about my influences, I tend to doubt a bit because I'm usually influenced by absolutely everything: the series shows I watch, the music I listen to, the people around me, the places I visit... Each one of my experiences usually inspires me. What's more, I always thought that what influences me also influences everyone else. I mean, I don't think I'm anything special because of the influences I've had throughout my life. I think they're the same ones that can reach you through your smartphone, your tablet, or your computer and, what's best, through your senses: your...”
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Course summary for: Design and Stitching of Crochet Socks
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Category
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Areas
Crochet, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Textile Design

Alicia Recio Rodríguez
A course by Alicia Recio Rodríguez
Alicia, better known in the crochet world as Alimaravillas, is passionate about lifestyle trends and crochet design. She balances her career as a preschool principal in Huelva, Spain, with professional crocheting.
Her style is a cross between hipster and Nordic design, using minimal lines and simplistic patterns. She is a huge hit on Instagram as @alimaravillas, where she shares her patterns, trends, influences, and fashion interpretations.
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