Covering My World In Crochet

Crochet is my life; crochet is my world. I want to see crochet everywhere, so I started covering thngs in crochet! Rocks are my current favorite to cover. Artists who use crochet as their medium are my passion and years and years ago, I was inspired by fiber artist, Claire Zeisler in a photo of her covered rocks in Fiberarts Magazine.

My latest creations are here at the top. To see my first covered rock, inspired by Claire Zeisler, see below. It is a little worse for the wear and probably 15 years old! To see other things I've covered as "yarn-bombing," go to the post: "Hooka, Please"

The Rocky Shores of Maine, Northern IL Chapter Challenge, "Summer", 2009

Rock for Alan, 2008

Hard As A Rock for the Nipple Project, 2008

Rock Garden, front (R) and back (L),2008

Heartrock Hotel(2006): Northern IL Chapter Challenge, "Heart," 2008, 3rd place; 1st Place Art Category, CGOA, 2009

Rocky Trio, 2008

Mossy Zen Rock Garden in Kooky Crochet by Lark Books, 2007

Rock painted by Bethany in 2nd grade, 1988, and embellished with crochet in 2007

Rock for Nicole, 2007

Love Rocks, 2004

Covered rock paperweight, white thread; inspired by Claire Zeisler

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