It seems like Overlay crochet becomes more and more popular. I really like the look of it but didn´t try it. But everytime I see it, it makes my fingers itchy and my Hooks are calling for me :). It looks so artsy and colorfull. So finnaly I decided to find a pattern I like and start a project.
I bought the Book “Crochet Master Class” there’s a really beautiful cushion in there in overlay technique. You can see it on the cover. But to me it seemed a bit big for a first Project.
A while before that I bought “Crochet Overlay Jewelry”. Very beautiful pieces in there but way to small for me to start learning a new technique:
If you google for “overlay crochet” you find some really nice projects other crocheters made. Here are some examles:
This beauty is made by “Yarn Hacker”:
the same pattern in different colors by “crochetbug”:
and another one by “crochet3love”:
Or look what I found the Blog of “crochetwithdee”:
As you can see… lots and lots of beautiful inspiration.
And yesterday I found a pattern I will start learning overlay crochet with. It´s by “CaroCreated Design”. I absolutely love her patterns anyway and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this new pattern in her shop: “Overlay Mandala”. I decided that this is going to be the one… Perfect to start with…
I ordered it and only a couple of hours later it was in my Email. I started the first 4 Rows yesterday and will continue crocheting this evening. It´s so exciting to try something new. I really hope mine will turn out only half as beautiful as hers…
I will definitely let you know how it goes…
Have a nice day or evening (depending on where you live out there)
Happy Hooking everyone 🙂
danielasneedleart 
Hi Daniela!! I have that same book…I liked the overlay and one other thing, but the rest I found not so good…hope you can figure it all out and share it with the rest of us!!! You are so good at that…hope all is well and it’s so nice you have a blog now…so we can visit any time we want, but not disturb you
big hugs
M
xx
The course materials Melody MacDuffee created for the correspondence course she taught through CGOA are now available at scribd.com, and they are an excellent explanation of the technique.
My dearest Marilyn, how could you ever disturb me?!
I´m always happy to hear from you. Thank you so much for leaving comments on my site. XOX
I have the book Crochet Master Class, thought this was out of my league of skills, but now that I have seen other people making these I think I will just give it a try!! I love your blog, this is my first time reading it but I will be returning for sure!!
Hi Lynn, have you tried it yet? Just do it. I was surprised how easy it was after I understood how it works. And I think the result is really worth trying…
Hi Daniela, i live in South Africa and someone mention your blog on facebook, this overlaying looks difficult but adventurous,we don’t always get these amazing books in South Africa. Is there a way to get hold of this pattern from SA? Sorry for my silly Question I am rather new at this way of communicating across the globe. x
Hello Amelia
I am also in South Africa and I know what you mean when you say we cant get all those lovely goodies and books etc. I have found a link that might interest you. It’s a tutorial on overlay crochet . Just copy and paste, or type this link in your browser and enjoy 🙂 http://www.scribd.com/doc/59493522/Basic-Overlay-Crochet
Kind regards, Petra