Intro – Today we’re talking to crochet designer Cristina Diaz, who contributed the Camelia Cowl crochet pattern featured in our November 2024 issue.
Can you tell us a little bit about what inspired your design for this month?
I tried to find an easy way to start learning how to incorporate embroidery to crochet
What were some challenges about designing this piece?
Perhaps the only challenge are the ribbings Instead of using a classical Front/Back Post Double Crochet in the round I used a flat technique that mimics knitted 1x 1 ribbings
What’s your favorite aspect of this piece?
The customization you can make in the embroidery.
If you were to create a sibling piece to this one, what would it be?
A pair of fingerless mittens and/or a hat.
What sort of customizations are you hoping creators will make when they crochet this piece?
With some leftover yarn and simple stitches, you can make a new life of a simple cowl or any other garment
What is your dream crochet project?
To finish a granny square BIG bedspread blanket. I have started some, but most of them ended-up as a small pillow
What are the smallest and largest items you’ve ever crocheted?
The smallest are my Little Christmas Sweaters that you can find in my Ravelry store.
What is your favorite yarn (brand or fiber weight)?
I like to work with fingering/DK natural fibers (wool, cotton, linen, bamboo)
Do you do any other crafts? How do they compare to crochet?
I also knit, and I always have a crochet and a knitting project WIP.
How can our readers find you on social media?
Mainly in Instragram (@crisdvic) and Ravelry (crisdvic).
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