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#100WomenProject: Crochet Wisteria Vines

March 19, 2015 by Stitch&Unwind 39 Comments

amy22We were recently introduced to artist and University of Richmond student Amy Reader.  Amy is currently working on her Honors Thesis Exhibition, which we thought would be of great interest to our readers.

Amy’s project goes beyond a basic crochet flower pattern.  She is engaging women across the country, having them create one small piece of large art installation.  Her ultimate goal is to showcase the strength and individuality of all women.  Amy would like to have at least 100 different women crochet a simple vine that resembles the vine of the Wisteria tree.

Just as each woman participating is unique, so are the vines.  Once all the vines are collected and assembled, Amy hopes to show us that the individual works of art, each unique and beautiful in their own ways, come together to create an amazing, diverse and beautiful work of art.  We’ve been given permission to share the full pattern with you, and hope that you’ll hook up this easy crochet project and mail one (or two) to her.

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Crochet Wisteria Vines

Yarn:  Any worsted weight yarn will do.

Hook: size J hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: gauge is not important for this project.

Pattern Notes: This project is completely flexible; each vine/tendril is unique to you! Make this as long or as short and as thick or thin as you want! Use whatever color and whatever yarn your heart desires! That’s the point! Each vine is different, but all together they create a beautiful display!

Pattern:

1. Chain 75 (or longer if you want your vine to be longer)

2. Turn and two triple crochet in each chain for a total of 150 triple stitches

3. Turn and for the next 50 stitches two triple crochet in each – creating 100 triple stitches

4. For the next 40 stitches two double crochet in each – creating 80 double stitches (180 stitches total for this row)

5. For the next 30 stitches two half-double crochet in each – creating 60 half-double stitches (240 total stitches for this row)

6. For the next 10 stitches two single crochet in each – creating 20 single stitches (260 total for the second row)

7. Tie off and weave in ends.

 

*If desired, repeat steps 3-7 to make the top of the vine larger

*By doubling the stitches each time, it create the spiral effect and the goal is to go from large to small in a cone shape. The measurements are just estimates – adjust according to your yarn and hook size!

 

 

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Once you’ve completed your Crochet Wisteria Vines, fill out a handwritten index card with your name and hometown and mail both to:

Amy Reader
UR 2734
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Important Information:

  • Please have your vines postmarked by April 10, 2015.
  • You can find the complete guidelines here, and other frequently asked questions here!
  • Also, be sure to share this project on your social media networks using the hashtag #100womenproject.
  • Any questions can be directed to 100womencrochet@gmail.com, Amy can also be found on Ravelry and Instagram under @readamy

 

What color are you going to make your Wisteria Vine?

 

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Comments

  1. Carol says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I’ve already started my first vine. They will be in the mail this week.

    Reply
  2. Susan Feldman says

    March 20, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    Just saw this on Facebook – awesome looking project! I have my first vine almost finished! My vines will be in the mail this week.

    Reply
  3. Andrea says

    March 20, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    I will work on my vine this weekend!

    Reply
  4. vickie neuhalfen says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    excited to be part of this

    Reply
  5. Crystal Gulick-Bumgardner says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Love the idea, I’m going to get my family to crochet some vines too. We’ll have them in the mail next week. Good luck!

    Reply
  6. Kathie Brownlee says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:00 am

    I love this!

    Reply
  7. Sharon says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:06 am

    I’ve already finished two of them, and going to do one more in the morning. This is a beautiful project, and I’m glad that I got to contribute. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply
  8. Cristina says

    March 21, 2015 at 3:40 am

    I would love to participate but I’m from Spain . Maybe it will be a project like this worldwide in the future 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 24, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Hey there! Amy here, it is indeed a worldwide project! I’d be more than happy to receive some vines from Spain!

      Reply
  9. Tracey A says

    March 21, 2015 at 3:46 am

    Would you like some vines from Australia?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 24, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      I would love some vines from Australia!!!

      Reply
  10. Zella Christensen says

    March 21, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Wow, what an amazing project project. I love the idea of an art installation that engages women across the country and does so much more than just look pretty (although I’m sure it will do that, too!).

    Reply
  11. Char says

    March 21, 2015 at 9:30 am

    I love wisteria vines and flowers, decorated my daughters august wedding with them. starting vines today. What a beautiful project. Can’t wait to see it when its done.

    Reply
  12. Marlene says

    March 21, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    I just saw this on FB and I am starting my vines now. They will be in the mail by the end of the week.

    Reply
  13. Connie says

    March 21, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    How exciting!! I’m going to share this with my crochet students, too. Good luck!

    Reply
  14. gloria says

    March 21, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I made two different ones, enjoyed it. Wrapped it up and sent it out today. Thank you for allowing us to participate in the journey. Enyoy

    Reply
  15. Brenda Heron says

    March 21, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Purple 2 shades. I just love the color. I have a wisteria vine on a purgala in my yard

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    March 22, 2015 at 12:17 am

    I hope you surpass the goal of 100. I’ll have mine out by the coming weekend.

    Reply
  17. Danni says

    March 22, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I’ll be making my vines in the next three days, then off in the post! I am so excited to be a part of this!

    Reply
  18. Rosemary says

    March 23, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Made 2 purple vines. They will be in the mail this week. Looking forward to seeing your completed work.
    Good Luck

    Reply
  19. Heather says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Saw this on one of the Facebook crochet groups new feed. As an artist myself, I love the idea, and wish I had thought of something similar when I was in school. I’ll be sending down a package (from Canada) with a vine (or vines depending on my time) and one or more from my SIL. I’ve passed the story on to my LYS as well so hopefully you get some more from them.

    Reply
  20. carina says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:19 am

    (German) vines are on their way 🙂
    https://haekelmonster.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/its-art/
    Excited to be part of this!
    Carina.

    Reply
  21. cchurchill says

    March 25, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Soft green
    soft purple
    softer green
    there have to be some green girls. Don’t you agree?
    ♡PURPLE♡

    Reply
  22. dawn says

    March 26, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    We got ya !!!! finishing it up and in the mail tomorrow

    Reply
  23. Debra Yakubowski says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    I have some purple I can use and get out to you.

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    March 29, 2015 at 7:43 am

    As our postal service is terrible at the moment, I will send some vines from Johannesburg, South Africa, via England at the end of next week – well travelled vines for your lovely project! Using variegated purple/lilac yarn made in South Africa. 🙂

    Reply
  25. Stella Wiltshire says

    March 29, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Had to stop myself at 5. This was so much fun. I hope they post pictures of the finished project.

    Reply
  26. Wanda Smith says

    March 31, 2015 at 5:36 am

    I love this idea mine will be mailed 4/2/15 hope it turns out even better than you imagined.

    Reply
  27. Connie Lamberson says

    March 31, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Am so glad to be a part of this, fun !!!!

    Reply
  28. Blanca Trejo says

    March 31, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Hi I am from Mexico City, yesterday I posted to you via DHL my vines because the nacional post service is terrible they will need one month to deliver 🙁
    I what to be a part of this!!

    Reply
  29. Barbie says

    April 2, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    So glad to be a part of this! Sent mine in the mail today from southern California. 😀

    Reply
  30. Ellen Fayard says

    April 2, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    Vines from way down yonder in New Orleans on their way soon.

    Reply
  31. Kathy Gerdl says

    April 5, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I’ve just picked up crocheting again after a 40 year hiatus. I will make mine tomorrow and have it, or them, in the mail by the end of the week. Great way to practice stitches and use up yarn.

    Reply
  32. Rowena Jumamoy says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Just finished a vine; it will be in the mail first thing tomorrow.

    Reply
  33. Fran says

    April 9, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    I’m gutted, I just saw this today. 10th April.

    Fran
    Canberra, Australia

    Reply
  34. Louisa Ross says

    April 10, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Amy….just wanted to let you know that I have sent out my 2 vines today. Tracking # is 9500 1110 5342 5100 3814 85 and should be delivered to you on Monday May 13. I hope you like them…I used a variegated purple and the a plain coral. Good luck on this project

    Reply
  35. Angie says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Awww saw this too late…….:(
    Definitely want to see pictures of them.

    Reply
  36. Sara Chuirazzi says

    April 29, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I’ve always resonated with projects that are more than what they first appear, and therefore, I was drawn to this one in particular. Celebrating the strength and individuality of all women is something that I value so much and I really admire that Amy is connecting her love of crocheting to the broader concept of female empowerment. Really inspiring!

    Reply
  37. Karen CK Ballard says

    August 12, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Just saw this. I wish I had seen this earlier—I would have contributed. I have been thinking of crocheting wisteria for a long time. Is there a site where one can see the finished project?
    Regards, Karen

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