Garden Party, Original lace skirt in thread

[Katchkan]

I was recently asked to try my hand at making lacey wearables. I said I would give it a shot. This is the result. I am calling this Garden Party.

What a good feeling to complete a project like this. I sure hope you all like what I have come up with.
The skirt took not quite 2,700 yards of size 10 thread. I used a size 4/2.0mm hook. I used 13 yards of teal green ribbon. My goal was to create a lacey skirt with out being too froo froo. You will definitely want a light underskirt with this one. I have plans on making a short sleeve shrug to go with this also.
I will be looking for testers in the next couple of days. I have instructions from small to Xtra large.
So I am looking forward to what you all have to say about this. Pictures are clickable.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/th_Gardenparty.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Gardenparty.jpg)http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/th_Gardenparty1.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Gardenparty1.jpg)

[Squarah]

Thats a mile and a half of thread! Wow! That's just gorgeous. I would love to test it, although it would probably take me some time to complete it. I might rather try the shrug, because I have a short attention span!

[darncat]

Very pretty. Takes alot of patience to make something like that. I give it two thumbs up. :)

[Yarn Duck]

Very pretty! I would love to be a tester for that.

[monchichi_bright]

that is BEAUTIFUL..........i love thread also .........everything u make with it is so light and airy......like a butterfly in flight.....wish i knew how to increase and decrease so i could be a tester for you.....

[mimicat]

Very pretty, as always, Kathy! I love the romantic garden theme :manyheart
I rarely wear skirts myself, but i like this feminine style. I could also imagine it as a short skirt, which I would wear if I am 20 yrs. younger ;)

[craftconnie1]

OH MY GOD.....that is so gorgeous!!!!!! I can't help but wonder how many hours went into your project and where are you going to wear it?

[swapnae]

Lovely, Kathy!

[lynnmax]

Beautiful Kathy as always, you just keep on amazing us all:)

[Cuddlefish]

Ooh, that is beautiful!

[Ladycrochat]

It is stunningly beautiful :bheartas always! Everyone here at Crochetville knows that you are an incredibly talented thread crocheter:hook .....this is just the proof positive of that!..You did :manyheart a fabulous job!

[artemis]

I saw your name on the post and knew it would be something gorgeous even before I opened it. I was not disappointed! That's beautiful, Kathy. I can't believe you have the patience for the hours that must have taken. I greatly admire your work.
Thanks for sharing!

[wildthing1058]

that is beautiful

[angelfire]

I love the lacey look. It makes it so feminine when one wants to be at little extra..

[jaclim]

gorgeous, Kathy!!!!!! I simply love it!

[123mama]

It turned out great. :manyheart

sondra

[Tampa Guy]

I have to stop in and comment because that is just amazingly beautiful. :clap

A great design and crafting, as always. :)

[christinascrochethaven]

Wow! Fabulous! Beautiful:manyheart

[yarndiva]

Wooow! Wish I had the patience to make something like that in thread! Great Job!!

[swtmollysmom]

IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! I can see those motifs in a beautiful wrap.. thanks for sharing....

[vigilant20]

Absolutely gorgeous! I don't know how you can be popping out so many projects...and they are all so large and intricate!

[Brandy]

WOW! Great work!!

[Gaby]

I think it's amazing! Absolutely amazing!

[DesertCrocheter]

Wow! Beautiful, Kathy, just beautiful! Your crochet hook must move at the speed of light for you to design and make all these incredible works of art. ANd I can defineitly see wearing this to a party, or to tea, or even out to lunch. This skirt would make any occasion a garden party. Patty

[yarncat]

Beautiful skirt!

[auntbubbels]

WOW - as usual your working is gorgeous!!! :cheer

[MrsD]

Incredible -- you are so talented!

[RachelG]

Lovely!

[gretelgrrl]

Stunning! WOW! :yay I have seen your work with thread before and have always admired it -but this is just amazing!!!! How lovely, delicate, and beautiful.
I would love to wear this to high tea!

I have never worked with thread- and can't even picture 2,700 yards! If I wasn't so green on thread, I would offer to test this in a nanosecond.

Keep up the inspiring work - spectacular, Kathy! :cheer

[Katchkan]

Thanks everyone for all your lovely comments. :hug It's your encouragement that spurs me on to create. :hook Thanks again for being here, and inspiring me to push myself just that little bit more. :rose

[13bodies]

That is gorgeous. :c9 You're so talented. :hook

If I ever tried it they'd have to bury me with the few, pitiful motifs my short attention span would allow me to finish. :blush

[ChainOFools]

Oh my, that's very pretty! What a lot of work, you did a great job! :clap

[cshort]

Wow, that is beautiful!

[fuzzy ferret]

WOW! Thats fabulous Kathy!!

Krystal

[aurora]

That's such a beautiful skirt! I wish I could do work like that - all of the lovely things here at Crochetville keep inspiring me to improve my skills.

[Hellen]

It's a masterpiece of art! It looks realy nice! :manyheart :clap

[jchllm]

Ab. So. Lute. Ly. GORGEOUS!!
I would honestly have to say that this is the prettiest crocheted skirt I have EVER seen!!
I saw your tester page and would love to try it but I have never worked with thread before........ssscccaaarrryyy!!

Just had to say how beautiful I thought it is!!

[Betty Pomroy]

This skirt came out beautiful, can't wait to see the shrug. Great work!

Betty from Lytle Texas:c9

[marymac]

Its wonderful, Kathy, and AMBITIOUS!!

[laffingliz]

I love it - you have given me some inspiration. I wear skirts to my ankles - cos I can be bothered to shave the old legs every couple of days! How have you completed the waist line? Have you folded the band and used elastic? :manyheart