and I decided I should try to make one in 2020. I can crochet several different stitches, have more than enough yarn in my stash and I want to try to crochet without a pattern, just follow my heart.
Any suggestions on what stitch I should really add to this? What do you think would be suitable for a stola?
It doesn’t have to be like the stola I showed, it is only here for inspiration.
I just want to gather ideas and stitches, which hopefully helps me form my idea/plan. You are my crafty family
I personally would be a little intimidated trying to make something like this without a pattern. If it were me I would at least look at a few simple patterns on ravelry to figure out the construction first, then figure out what stitches I like and work from there.
The shape is basically a Baktus shawl, than you add flowers. I think I can crochet that, just by looking at the picture. I am only thinking about which stitch to use.
I’m thinking about popcorn stitch for a row or 2 and the leaf stitch for a few rows.
When the basic shape is finished I will add flowers, I have several pinned. I can’t make that up while I crochet.
I think I can do it! If not, or if I don’t like it, I will just take it apart
Thanks for your comment!
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wow …that is an ambitious project…I am still working on my Frida afghan from two or maybe three years ago!
I want to make something colorful but a little simpler…
Thank you, my crafty family for all your comments!
@AIMR, dream big haha! And if it doesn’t work out the way I want, I just buy a pattern haha
That flower shawl is on my list too, I made a shawl from that designer and I love it!
You are much more ambitious than I. I have made things without a formal pattern before; but nothing so complicated. Crochet is a wonderful medium to experiment with. If you know the basic stitches and how to read a pattern, you can make just about anything!!!
I will see if I can find my crochet stitch book and make some recommendations. If I don’t, I still will look forward to seeing what you come up with!
I actually think this isn’t a very complicated project. The shape is baktus shawl and then you lots of flowers. But we shall see haha, maybe it is way too ambitious
For crochet, this has a surprisingly a tighter stitch selection - perhaps to give structure for the floral motifs, which most appear stitched on.
It sounds like you are both interested in following this general look, but also going on your own. Both of which are cool! But what you dream would most likely determine your stitch selection.
I DO really like the darker “grout” of this shawl (as opposed to the more popular white). To me, it’s very soothing.
I think it would be interesting to go through either your pins or your rav (if you are on there), and take notes as to what overall themes, stitches, etc. you are drawn to. Basically, profile yourself! And then work from there!
@JoyfulClover, I have been pinning on a board I dedicated to this project
Yes, I’m on Ravelry too, will check them for interesting stitches too.
Thanks a lot for all the links you added! They are all what I really love, you and I think alike
I don’t like fringes either, but that edging is really lovely. I think I even got that one pinned haha
Agreed on the more closed and or tighter stitches, I don’t think an open motif will be suitable for the flowers I want to add. And I don’t like the look of that with this stola.
I think it will be a fun experiment and experience to try and make something like this. Again, thanks for all your tips and links!
I mostly have bright colours in my stash, but I do have some darker tones too. I will have to sort it out and see what colours will work good together.
Thanks, your enthusiasm makes me even more enthusiastic!
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haha! And if it doesn’t work out the way I want, I just buy a pattern haha 
