Making Popcorn Again...

My Crocheted Popcorn

 

Remember when I started this last winter? Of course, I didn't make more over the summer (lol), but I'm enjoying making more in the evenings now.

If you're interested in creating your own crocheted popcorn garlands, you can go back and read my previous posts HERE, and HERE. The first post includes a link to a YouTube video (in case you're a visual learner).

Don't Add Butter!

 

Doesn't it look like real popcorn? I could imagine sitting in the evening with a popcorn scented candle burning while you crochet. (No. I don't have one. lol) Oh! If you're loving my crochet hook, it's from Furls Crochet HERE. They have gorgeous hooks, and they feel great in your hand.

Crocheted Popcorn Garland Pattern

If you like to have your own typed pattern, here's the file. Just click on it to make it larger, and you can save it from this post, too. Once saved, you can print it out on your computer for a hard copy. Have fun!

Looky!!!...

Brynwood Needleworks - Cotton and Wood Bead Popcorn Garland

It's been overcast and cloudy over the farmhouse for almost two weeks. Because I really love daylight photography, it's been a bit of an inconvenience getting good shots. The light is too "flat" to make for nice images, so I decided to try something a little more "artsy".

 

I pulled out the crocheted popcorn pieces and my 16mm wooden beads and set about stringing my first garland. I decided that I not only wanted strength, but also wanted the garland to have some stability, so I threaded my large needle with a single strand of dental floss and then paired it with the white yarn to feed my elements. I want to get the most out of my wooden beads, to I'm stringing one bead for every two popcorn pieces. I had enough pieces done to string about six feet of garland!

I know that my photo only gives a tease of what the garland looks like, but as soon as I get some good light, I'll do a little photo shoot of the garland as it might be used. I admit, I really love how it looks! I'm out of popcorn "morsels" now, so I'm going to have to make more to continue. I'll be getting right after it!

Making Popcorn...

Brynwood Needleworks - Crochet Popcorn!

 

You aren't going to believe what I was doing this weekend! Well, okay. I guess the pictures might be giving it away - or if you follow me on Facebook, you'll already know I'm kind of addicted to this. I'm crocheting popcorn!!

Brynwood Needleworks - Crochet Popcorn Detail

 

I happened upon this while grazing around in the crafting groups, so I went on the hunt for instructions. I found a pattern, and a video tutorial. While I have no issues reading knitting patterns, I admit I've been a visual learner from the start, where crochet is concerned. If you're like me, HERE is the link to the video tutorial I used. 

I've already ordered 8mm red, wood beads that I'll be using as spacers to create next year's crochet popcorn garlands.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Holding Crochet Popcorn

I'm holding a couple in my hand so you can get an idea of their size. I used worsted weight cotton yarn called Sugar 'n Cream in white. I purchased worsted weight wool, but I didn't feel that they held their shape as well, so I went back to the Sugar 'n Cream.

I think the best thing about this project (aside from the fact that they really do look like popcorn) is that it's something I can pickup up any time, and I can work on it from now until next year to add something really wonderful to our Christmas tree when I'm finished.

If you're a crochet afficionado, I hope you'll give it a try and let me know what you think. I can't wait to get the beads, and have enough popcorn to start making my first garland! You know I'll show you when I get to that stage!

I got a few other things done over the weekend, but this week Handsome and I will be preparing the last of our gifts. I'm going to be baking, and Handsome is making his last minute purchases and preparations, too. Are you ready yet, or do you still have more to do?