Il Blog di Sam

A small spontaneous plant from alpine pastures.  The Alpine star with its beautiful flowers, much loved by bees, creates eye-catching colored mats. Unfortunately it is becoming increasingly rare to meet him.  The Alpine Astro is the third flower that is part of the Alpine flower composition.  To make the crochet Alpine Astro you need to prepare two sections of petals, two sections of pistils, the bud, the calyx and the leaves.  Needed: cotton number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - scissors - needle - plasticized iron wire - pliers.

A little known flower perhaps because its bud is first harvested. The caper flower has a delicate scent and its beauty has nothing to envy to other more famous flowers. To make the crochet caper flower you need to prepare the flower, the pistil, the chalice, the caper, the cucuncio and the leaves which are of 2 different sizes. Needed: cotton number 10 and number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - scissors - cotton wool - plasticized iron wire - pliers. For the flower and the pistil use cotton number 20, for everything else number 10.

In the high mountains, in extreme environmental conditions, nature selects poor but resistant vegetation. The Soldanella alpina has delicate and fragile flowers but only in appearance, since it has the strength to withstand the harsh temperatures of the high mountains. Soldanella alpina is the second flower that is part of the composition of alpine flowers. To make the crochet Soldanella alpina you need to prepare the flower, the pistil, the cup and the leaves. Needed: cotton number 10 and number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - scissors - plasticized iron wire - pliers - cotton wool.  For the leaves use cotton number 10, for everything else number 20. 

 A humble plant very common here in Sardinia that grows in arid and stony soils now too exploited by grazing. In the past, the Asfodelo was used by farmers to create artifacts for daily use that today furnish rustic kitchens. Its flowers are very popular with bees who, with their incessant work, produce a much appreciated honey. To make the crochet Asphodel, you need to prepare the flower, the pistil, the bud and the leaves which are of 3 different sizes. Needed: cotton number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - scissors - needle - cotton wool - plasticized iron wire - pliers - glue.

The mountain poppy is a flower that with its bright yellow constitutes one of the most beautiful ornaments of the rocky ridges.  It has a very extensive root system that also acts as a fixator especially in landslide areas.  The mountain poppy is the first flower that is part of the composition of alpine flowers.  To make the crochet mountain poppy you need to prepare the section of petals, the pistil, the bud and the leaf.  Needed: cotton number 10 and number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - scissors - plasticized iron wire - pliers - cotton wool. For the leaves use cotton number 10, for everything else number 20. 

A plant with a thousand species that has always been loved and appreciated both for its original foliage and for its abundant and fragrant flowering. Begonias are all native to the warm and humid areas of tropical forests. To make the crochet Begonia you need to prepare 2 sections of petals, the pistil and the leaves which are of 2 different sizes. Needed: cotton number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - scissors - needle - plasticized iron wire - pliers.

Good luck symbol of the new year and plant sacred to the ancients, to which many legends are linked. Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that lives on the branches of various trees and its spread is due to the birds that feed on the berries. To make the crochet mistletoe you need to prepare the berries, leaves, twigs and ribbon to make the bow. Required: cotton number 10 and number 20 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - needle - galvanized iron wire 0.45 mm - pliers.

If flattened like a scale, it defends and protects. Like the tiles of a house, the ancient armor of soldiers or even the scales of a fish. But when these materials end up in fragments, the splinter takes on different characteristics. This crochet bracelet is the fourth in the set of five bracelets. The explanation of the bracelet is adapted to the size of my wrist (about 17 cm). Needs: cotton number 20 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - needle - transparent plastic snap buttons.

An ornamental plant that with its small and colorful flowers brightens and colors our gardens. Very useful in the garden because with the intensity of the scent of its flowers it attracts many butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Verbena is also a medicinal plant known for some time for its beneficial properties. To make the crocheted Verbena it is necessary to prepare the flower, the calyx and the leaves. Required: cotton number 10 and number 20 - crochet hook 1.0 mm - galvanized iron wire 0.45 mm - plasticized iron wire - pliers. For the leaves I used cotton number 10, for everything else the number 20.

A shape a little different from the other bracelets that I usually create. The idea was born by admiring a dotted bracelet of precious stones that reflected intense flashes of light in the sun-kissed display case. Many colorful dots that make this simple crochet bracelet that is the third of all five bracelets always unique and different. The explanation of the bracelet is adapted to the size of my wrist (about 17 cm). Need: cotton number 20 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - needle - wadding - transparent plastic snap buttons.

The name of this officinal plant means to cure. Since ancient times, Altea was known as a friend of the poor as it allowed them to heal themselves without resorting to expensive medical treatment. Infinite are the varieties and shades of its colors that with the abundant flowering it gives us. To make the crochet Altea you need to prepare the flowers, the buds. the pistil, the calyx and the leaves which are of two different sizes. Required: cotton number 10 and number 20 - crochet hook 1.0 mm - scissors - galvanized iron wire 0.45 mm - wadding - pliers - plasticized iron wire. For the leaves, the buds and the calyxes I used the number 10 cotton, for the rest the number 20.

Like a rustling that moves the leaves. Like a caress in the whisper of a sentence. Like the wind that makes the clouds run in the sky. Depending on how we perceive it, the breath can have many forms and take on many meanings. This crochet bracelet is the second that is part of the set of five bracelets. The explanation of the bracelet is suitable for the size of my wrist (about 17 cm). Need: cotton number 20 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - needle - transparent plastic snap buttons.

The one that with its ripples and the play of light creates so many embroideries on the sand. The one that with the help of the waves brings many colored pebbles to the shore. The tide is always in eternal movement and from any perspective you look at it always remains the same. This crochet bracelet is the first of all five bracelets. The explanation of the bracelet is adapted to the size of my wrist (about 17 cm). Needs: cotton number 20 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - needle - transparent plastic snap buttons.

Also known as the "vegetable of the poor". In addition to giving us its beautiful flowers, Rapunzel is also an edible wild plant that is part of the large family of bluebells. To make the crochet Rapunzel it is necessary to prepare the flower, the bud, the pistil, the calyx and the leaves which are of two different sizes. Needed: cotton number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - scissors - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - wadding - pliers - plasticized iron wire.

Observing the perfect symmetry of this succulent plant one perceives the perfection that mother nature gives to her creatures. This small cactus called “sea urchin” is characterized by many white and very soft spots that outline its shape. The sea urchin cactus is the fifth plant that is part of the composition of crochet fat plants. To make the crochet sea urchin cactus, you need to prepare the plant, the thorns, the glass and the flower. Needs: cotton number 10 and number 20 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - needle - plasticized wire - wadding - pliers. For the plant and the glass I used the number 10 cotton, for the rest the number 20.

A very beautiful ornamental plant that cannot be missing in a vegetable garden, as its showy flowers are very loved by bees. Also known as tropeol, nasturtium has a delicate flower which is also edible. To make the crochet nasturtium you need to prepare the flower, the bud, the calyx and the leaves which are of two different sizes. Required: cotton number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - scissors - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - pliers - plasticized iron wire - glue (optional).

A chubby evergreen native to South Africa that is now widespread even in our homes. Crassula is also known as "Jade tree". During the flowering period, during the spring and all summer, it gives us some pretty bunches of white stars. Crassula is the fourth plant that is part of the composition of crochet fat plants 2020. To make the Crassula crochet it is necessary to prepare the flower which is composed of a section of petals and a central section, the leaves which are of three different sizes. Needs: cotton number 10 and number 20 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - needle - galvanized iron wire 0.45 mm - cotton wool - plasticized iron wire - pliers. To make the leaves I used cotton number 10, for the rest the number 20.

A spontaneous herb that produces many blue stars. In addition to brightening up the garden with its beautiful flowers, borage is also very useful as it attracts numerous pollinating insects. Used since ancient times as a medicinal plant food resource.  To make the crochet borage it is necessary to prepare the petal section, the central section, the pistil, the bud, the calyx, the seed and the leaves which are of two different sizes. Required: Cotton number 20 and 10 - crochet 1.0 mm - scissors - wadding - galvanized iron wire 0.45 mm - pliers - plasticized iron wire. For the leaves I used the number 10, for everything else the number 20.

It has a particular shape that makes it sought after and much appreciated by collectors. The Eulychnia castanea (unfortunately I did not find a counterpart in Italian) has the characteristic of growing slowly, overlapping its green rings one above the other. Eulychnia castanea is the third plant that is part of the composition of crochet fat plants 2020. To make crocheted Eulychnia it is necessary to prepare the sections of the plant of four different sizes, the thorn sections of five different sizes. Needed: cotton number 10 and number 20 - crochet 1.0mm - scissors - plasticized wire - wadding - pliers.

A very common herbaceous plant that here in Sardinia is found above all in damp and shady places. Widely used in antiquity as today is done with the common garlic, small bulbs were used to flavor soups and legumes. Wild garlic is also very decorative with its fragrant and delicate little flowers. To make the wild garlic crochet it is necessary to prepare the petal section, the central section, the calyx, the bud and the leaf. Required: cotton number 20 - 1.0 mm crochet hook - 0.45 mm galvanized iron wire - scissors - wadding - plasticized iron wire - pliers.