Using flowers and leaves to decoratepeople from the very beginning of the world. In those old times plants were depicted on temples and palaces, certain kinds of flowers and leaves were used by shamans and priests of various cults. Plants were the symbols of many ancient gods. Certain types of flowers and leaves gave strength to bring luck, victory in battle, profit and even love. With the advent of needlework, their images were embroidered or tied on clothes or furnishings and were convinced of their miraculous power. Some beliefs about their magical ...

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To knit a motif I use yarn Summer andhook number 1.5. Scheme 1. Getting started with a set of chains of 5 air. loops, connecting which we close the ring connect. the loop (SP). In the resulting ring we sew 10 half-columns, starting the row with 1 air. loops (VP) of lifting, we finish a number of connections. loop. 2. In each half-column of the first row, we fasten two bars with two capers (CC2N), between which we make 1 VP each. We start the series with 5 VP, 4 of which replace one CC2N, ...

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Flowers have long been a decoration. They are placed in vases, to give a certain atmosphere to the room, create wreaths, weave in hairstyles. And if living plants will please the eye only for a short period of time, then their copies, created by the hands of needlewomen, will remain eternally beautiful for a long time. Crocheted flowers can be used as an independent decor element or in combination with others. They can serve as a hair clip, become a highlight of the outfit in the form of a brooch, from floral motifs in the technique of Irish lace, you can create a beautiful tunic, cardigan or ...

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