Diamond Hearts... and Crochet Magic...

There's a buzz in the world of crochet at the moment! Sounds like an oxymoron, I know, but it's really happening! Forget crochet doilies for a minute (I do love a pretty doily, just not right now) and come with me on an adventure into geometry and style and contemporary wonderment... If you're a crochet fan and haven't heard of mosaic crochet, then you're in for a treat. 

The beauty of mosaic crochet is in its ability to draw shapes and lines and patterns, whilst being a very simple technique once you've grasped the basics. The other great bonus is that by using 2 strands of yarn which you keep attached for the entire make, there are very few ends to sew in, something which can drive makers to utter exasperation (and yes I am speaking from experience of end-weaving fatigue!)

So here is my latest mosaic design, this is the Diamond Heart throw, a real labour of love. It's made from some really stunning yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter is superb value for money given that it is incredibly soft and 'grown up' for an acrylic. The range of colours Scheepjes produce is just breathtaking too. This Diamond Heart uses shades Tynaalo and Verviers, but I am already plotting another version in a deep mustary yellow background with a deep grey diamond running through it. Heavenly, don't you think?

The hours and hours of sitting and stitching, well there's plenty of time to muse on words and potential names for the design coming off the hook. The diamond part of the name was easy, but what about the heart? There are no hearts to be seen! So, the name is borrowed from a beautiful song by Marissa Nadler, a singer who I find so mysterious and beguiling. I got to thinking about diamond hearts and I came to the conclusion that maybe we all need a diamond heart? A beautiful sparkling heart, full of love and tolerance, but also resilient and strong. (As a mum to teenagers, I feel my heart needs to have all these qualities on a daily basis!)

Here's the link if you'd like to purchase my Diamond Heart Throw pattern, and thank you for reading my ramblings about something so close to my (diamond) heart.

Diamond Heart on Etsy

Just before you go, here's Hank Deluxe making himself very at home, he is a discerning cat who only lounges on super-quality yarn and design... he does a very good smug face, doesn't he?