My first project in freeform crochet was sometime in the mid 2000’s after finding Freeform: Serendipitous Design Techniques for Knitting and Crochet, a fantastic book by Prudence Mapstone. I’d crocheted since childhood, but the organic freeform fabrics in this book opened my eyes to the vast possibilities of crochet as an art form. Since then, I’ve learned from Prudence, Myra Wood, Jane Thornley, Hannah Martin, Jenny Dowde, James Walters, and Sylvia Cosh through workshops, books, and online classes.
For a while now, I’ve enjoyed finding interesting ways to combine freeform with simple knitting or crochet to create very wearable accessories, and I’ve started a series of approachable designs that teach freeform techniques and philosophy. The first two designs in the series are available on Ravelry, the Freeform Favorite and the Freeform Denim Tote.
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