Creative Work

Anna Lawrence

Green and Brown Moss Scarf

Crochet, Moss stitch

I made this scarf with my mom in mind: my whole life she has collected scarfs, and her favorite colors are green and brown. My mom loves scarves that are light-weight and fashionable, but she also runs cold, so I decided to make her a scarf that will be soft and warm during the colder months, but still not too heavy. A little over a year ago, she moved to NYC for an amazing job opportunity (costume designer at the Met Opera!). She gets homesick often, and I want her to have something that will remind her of home (especially during the dreary winter months). I chose a variety of different shades of her favorite colors, and I chose a stitch that looks interesting, while still letting the colors shine through.

Emma Ribera

Granny Square Hat

Crochet (granny square, slip stitch in back loop)

This project is a demonstration of contrasting ideas coming together to create something cohesive.  The hat incorporates four contrasting colors and two different patterns of crochet.  Independently, these colors seem incredibly different from one another, but when put together create a harmony of light and dark, creating a visually appealing piece.  Similarly, the stark differences between granny squares and straight rows show that although one part of the project is looser and another is neater, they still work together to produce a coherent final product.  I chose these patterns and colors to portray that exact notion - the idea that although in small view, something might look like it won't work out, it's important to focus on the bigger picture, and understand that it's not the pieces of the puzzle that need to be complete alone, but the puzzle itself.

Patrick Ford

Dual Colored Wave Scarf

Crochet, double crochet

Prior to this workshop, I did not know anything about how to crochet. This scarf serves as a culmination of what I’ve learned. The scarf utilizes my strongest stitch, a unique pattern, and switching between two colors. These are all things I worked hard throughout this past semester to improve and wanted to showcase in my final project. The waves featured in the pattern help the scarf to remain visually interesting beyond its dual coloring. The scarf bears a resemblance to a Slytherin scarf from Harry Potter, but this is a mere coincidence. While the pattern is loosely inspired by the scarves used in the movies, I am actually a Hufflepuff and I simply wanted to use green yarn because it’s a pretty color.

Guillermo Munoz

Flower Power

Crochet, Double Crochet, Trebble Crochet

I decided to base my project on a crochet pattern that features sunflowers as the main focal point of the piece. I personally adore nature and the beautiful flow of balance that remains all around us, and I wanted to showcase it by imbuing it into a pair of fingerless gloves. I chose yellows, greens, and brown to stay more connected to the nature motif.

Matthew Bui

Waffle Stitch Crochet Hat

Crochet -> Double Crochet Front Post (dcfp), Double Crochet Back Post (dcbp), Half Double Crochet (hdc)

The significance of this work is for aiding in the fight against the homelessness crisis. I chose these specific colors because I think they complement each other well, almost looking like a strawberry shortcake. The work utilized an alternation of dcfp and dcbp stitches in order to create a waffle looking pattern. This work is the first major crochet project I've ever worked on, and I'm happy that it will be donated to charity.

Kyle Seymour

Mushroom Bucket Hat

Crochet (double crochet stitch in the round)et

I have always loved the whimsy of mushrooms, and I thought it would be incredibly fun to make a hat that contains that same whimsy. I used double crochet stitches throughout the project, working primarily in the round to create the bucket hat shape. The spots and ruffles were added once the base hat was finished. They were designed in order to emphasize the fun, silly vibe of the hat. The hat wasn't quite holding its shape the way I wanted it to, so I decided to sew in a lining in order to make it a tad more sturdy. Overall, it's just as whimsical and silly as I had hoped.

Caden Pifer

Spikey Mikey

Crochet, Single Crochet and Spike Stitch

This design stood out to me because I wear beanies a lot, and the design was unique compared to a lot of the other crochet designs. Most designs go for more circular or square designs since they are much more intuitive in crochet. Crochet seems intimidating at first, but it is very relaxing once you understand the pattern. It took many hours to complete, but served as a great way to unwind after long days of classes. 

Allison Lutwin

Infinity scarf

Crochet, Puff stitch and double crochet 

My piece is a scarf connected on the ends to create an infinity scarf. This piece is made up of two shades of green and one cream-colored shade. I originally wanted my scarf to be a variety of shades of green, resembling the different colors seen in a forest. I ended up using a cream color instead of one of the green shades, but it still gives off the forest vibe. 

Felix Gomez

Penguin Hat

Crochet, single and double stitches, pom-poms

This piece is a smaller sized hat with ear flaps and a penguin face on the front. Since this piece was meant to be donated to Warm-Up America, I wanted to make something for children, who are more vulnerable to the dangers of cold exposure. The penguin design is meant to be something that would appeal to a child or teenager and will hopefully bring a smile to the face of a young person experiencing homelessness. I chose to include orange pom poms that matched the beak to make the piece appear more cohesive, and I sewed on two button eyes to complete the face and give it dimension.

Toby Liu

Galaxy Scarf

Crochet, Double crochet and 3rd loop stitch

This scarf uses repeated increasing/decreasing stitches to make the wavey pattern, with a deep purple stripes used to accent the design. I found it easy to miscalculate the stitches needed on the rows, which needs precision or else it results in uneven scarf edges.  I added the colorful border around the scarf which was not included in the pattern I was following to tie the colors together better and make the scarf feel more complete.

Daniel Racine

Mountain

Crocheted 7x9 rectangle, DC, Treb. C, Fr. L, B. L

Despite being a technically easy project, this was an enormous struggle for me. I am not good at crochet whatsoever. The rectangle is extremely rough, and required quite a bit of do-overs and backtracking. Finally, I ended up completing it. The bottom— the grey— was difficult, and I was not confident, but as I got closer to the white— the peak— I became more confident and more skilled. It would have been a lot more impressive if I was able to complete a real final project, and a lot less embarrassing, but I managed to make this. It’s tangible and it’s real— and hopefully it’ll go on to do some good on somebody’s future blanket.

Julie Kim

Soft Alpha Scarf

Crochet, Back Loop Single Crochet Stitch

When deciding on a final project, I wanted to focus a lot on the texture and colors. I also wanted to ensure that maximum warmth could be taken from my project, so I chose a pattern with thick yarn and thick stitches. Utilizing soft, neutral colors, I decided to create a project based on warmth and comfort to bring hope to those who will receive this donation.