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The allure of color combinations never fails to intrigue me, and this week, I'm thrilled to showcase the incredible artistic journey of my dedicated student, Hanna Ben-Eliyahu. Our paths diverged for an extended period due to the unfortunate circumstances of war, during which Hanna found solace and expression through an abundance of wire crocheting. Having reunited with Hanna, I was met with a staggering display of creativity. Despite the challenging times, she had immersed herself in this intricate wire crochet craft, producing a substantial body of work that left me genuinely awe-inspired ..read more

The mood crochet challenge we had in July was an absolute blast. It brought me immense joy to see your creations, and I was equally delighted to hear from those who couldn't participate but wished they had, as well as those who simply enjoyed watching others' work. Now, I've got a fresh challenge in mind, still revolving around colors and designed to be accessible to both beginners and accomplished crafters. Based on our experience with the first challenge, I've decided to slow things down a bit. Weekly progress seems more manageable than daily, don't you think? So, here's the challenge: se ..read more

A few weeks back, an intriguing participant graced one of my workshops. What made her stand out was her expertise in crochet – she's not only a proficient crocheter but also a designer and instructor. Her presence left me both thrilled and anxious. I tend to experience a touch of apprehension when teaching individuals with extensive crochet experience. This unease arises from the challenge of instructing hands that already possess knowledge and minds that feel knowledgeable. It's not easy for any of us to revert to a beginner's mindset, especially when the subject matter bears some resemblance ..read more

Hi all, August is here! The July challenge has come to an end, I was planning on gathering into here what has happened along the month, but it became too tedious... so I'm afraid you will have to scroll through the posts on the YoolaISK group to see it all. What I will do is post in here the result and last post explaining ho I ended up with this spinner looking bangle The END- August 1st So, I finally took the work off the loom, flattened and stretched it, and guess what? It wasn't as long as I had expected. Well, it would've been too long if I wanted to add the 8 rows clasp as in the origina ..read more

Are you ready ? you should be, since all you need are scraps of wire, a hook and having one of the 2 beginners patterns, either the YoolaTube or the YoolaCuff, if have neither of them, by clicking on one of the images below it will take you there, these wire crochet beginners level patterns are available in several languages, you can choose it from the drop down menu.   So here is a reminder of how the challenge will go , there will be a post pinned to the top of the YoolaISK group on FB, if you are not a member, this is the time to join ! the challenge to add a few rows daily to whatev ..read more

Hi everyone, A few days ago, I came across something I had never heard of before: the Tempestry project. It was introduced in a local Israeli crochet group that I recently joined. It's a wonderful, large community run by a local expert named Idit Paran. So, if you are a Hebrew speaker and enjoy crocheting with soft wires in addition to regular wires, you should definitely join! Here is the link ! In case you are like me and have never heard of it before, let me explain. The Tempestry project is a group challenge where you add one row each day using your preferred technique—whether ..read more

This week has been all about scaling up my wire crochet and wire sculpture jewelry making projects. As with any creative endeavor, there were highs and lows, successes and failures. I had my fair share of disappointment with failed prints and designs that simply didn't translate well to a larger scale. But hey, that's all part of the learning process, right? Ha ha! However, amidst the ups and downs, I managed to achieve a breakthrough. I'm excited to present to you my latest creation: the paisley XXL loom divider. This innovative tool allows you to create flat paisley shapes measuring an impr ..read more

Hey there, wire crochet friends of mine ! So, here's the deal: I've been messing around with wire crochet flowers recently and I've got a hunch that you're going to dig what I've been up to. It's a simple concept, but the end result is pretty remarkable. You might just get the itch to whip up a bouquet of your own! Now, here's the kicker: I didn't crochet anything new for this project. Nope, I decided to make use of pieces I already had on hand. They were all set and ready for a transformation. If you know your way around my patterns, you should recognize most of them, with one exception. Can ..read more