Serenity Knits: It Is No Longer Your Grandmother's Crochet

For some reason, crochet seems to lend itself pretty easily to some outrageously ugly stuff.

And when you thought it could not get any worse, crochet with eyelash yarn.

Ugly Christmas Sweaters have become popular but I am not sure this crafter intended to create an ugly sweater, it just turned out that way.

When you have this kind of figure, you can almost pull it off.

Most of us remember the crochet from the 60's which was truly awful.

But if you spend a little bit of time on Ravelry, you might be surprised at some of the interesting and fashionable designs available today.

Summer Cotton Market Bag

FREE PATTERN on Classic Elite Website

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/provence-summer-string-bag

FREE PATTERN on Classic Elite Website http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/344/Issue344.php
Crocheted in linen and cotton Bella Lino.

Hanging monsters is not free but sooo cute. I am thinking of making a couple as outdoor plant hangers.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hanging-monster-baskets

Granny Squares have come a long way.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-lambent-light-of-morning-10-and-12-block

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quarter-sunflower-square

One way to update a lot of crochet designs is to ditch the awful 60's colours.

https://thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/top-down-crochet-cardigan/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cascading-stylish-shawl

There are a whole series of designs on Ravelry made with a design called African Flower.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/african-flower-hexagon-crochet-tutorial

This baby blank has adjusted the basic Flower square to look like owls.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/african-flower-owl

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/owl-obsession

There are many shawls and scarves, again, updating older designs with beautiful new hand painted yarns.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yes-yes-shawl

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/windowpane-scarf-3

Toys.....

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jam-made-pussy-cat

Cowls

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baylie-bear-cowl

Lace Tops

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/galactic-orbits-top

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/99-21-top

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tribe-3

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/feather-and-fan-scarf-10

More Monsters, this time embellishing a blanket.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monster-lovey-blanket

Churchmouse has updated a couple of classic designs. Check out their website for some very attractive crochet designs. http://www.churchmouseyarns.com/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-crocheted-blanket

Mesh style crochet lends itself to weaving in other colours to create plaid.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/event-plaid

And finally, crochet offers many gorgeous blanket and afghan designs, again, the key is often updating the classic pattern with fresh new contemporary colours.