Indholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2016 i Interweave Crochet

We love crocheting in winter. The short days and long nights beg for nestling in a cozy chair with hooks and yarn, creating fabrics that warm you as they grow. Winter is an excellent time to expand our repertoire of crochet techniques. To this end, each project in this issue features a different crochet method, with some combining diverse techniques in the same project—for instance, the cables and lace of Lisa Naskrent’s Feathery Scarf. Learn crochet illusions with Darla Fanton as she guides you through this remarkable method that uses just one stitch (single crochet), working in varying loops to create fabric that looks different depending on your point of view. After you work through her method in Beyond the Basics, you’ll be ready to work up the Mirage Scarf…

Cold Weather Crochet Marly Bird, Interweave / F+W Media Marly Bird has created a diverse and eye-catching collection of twenty-one crochet projects designed to keep us warm. Intended for both new crocheters as well as more advanced crocheters, the projects include afghans, accessories, and garments for men and women. Accessories, including hats, gloves, and cowls, have gorgeous colorwork and clever design details. Having Marly Bird as your guide means that even if the weather outside is frightful, you can curl up and crochet something fabulous! Paperback, 128 pages, $22.99, ISBN 9781632501257 Crocheting Rugs Nola A. Heidbreeder and Linda Pietz, Stackpole These classic and whimsical rug designs will have you scurrying across the cold floor to sink your toes into the warm fibers and delightful textures. The forty projects range from…

I’ve made mistakes. I’ll just come out and say that. So, in the interest of helping you to not make the same mistakes I have made, I’ve gathered a few tips to follow before you embark on a big crochet project. CHECK (AND DOUBLE-CHECK) HOW MUCH YARN YOU’LL NEED. there is nothing more frustrating than nearing the end of a project and discovering you will not have enough yarn to finish. Do your homework and acquire enough yardage to finish your work. Th is is especially critical if you are substituting yarn. First, check the gauge on the yarn labels to be sure it’s a comparable yarn. Check the yardage on the substitute yarn and do the math; you may need ten balls instead of eight. Don’t guesstimate; do the…

Vertical stitch columns define this classic pullover, worked with post stitches in a top-down construction. The variegated yarn lends depth to the texture. YARN Malabrigo Arroyo. Page 20. PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 38¾ (42¾ , 47¼ , 51¼ , 54¾ )" chest circumference. Garment shown measures 47¼ ", modeled with 2" ease. YARN Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash merino); 335 yd [281 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 2): #862 piedras, 9 (10, 10, 11, 11) hanks. HOOK Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust the hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 24 sts and 16 rows = 4" in body patt. See the Glossary on page 75 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Pullover is worked top…

Dia L. Montville learned to crochet when she was a child. In her childhood, it provided her a line to hope as she secretly endured abuse. As an adult, she found it helped her cope with a chronic illness. When the pain from her illness made it difficult to crochet, she found comfort in teaching crochet to others. LEARNING TO CROCHET Dia, a native of Smithfield, Rhode Island, who now lives in Eufala, Alabama, was eleven years old when her grandmother, her mom’s mom, taught her to crochet. She believed that “idle hands are the devil’s workshop” and wanted to “keep Dia out of mischief,” according to Dia. What her grandmother didn’t know at the time, Dia says, “was that my father was molesting me. the crochet work that she…

This beaded-crochet mesh necklace is custom sized for you! It is worked in the round in a mere six rows. This is an excellent starter project for bead crochet. YARN Lizbeth Thread Size 20 (distributed by Handy Hands). Page 36 Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Custom fit; beaded mesh: 7½ " wide and 1½ " tall. Necklace shown is modeled with 21" circumference. YARN Lizbeth Thread Size 20 (distributed by Handy Hands) (100% Egyptian cotton; 210 yd [192 m]/¾ oz [25 g]; 1): #163 blue ice, 1 ball. HOOK Size 7 (1.65 mm), 9 (1.4 mm), or 10 (1.3 mm) steel hook. Choose size to suit comfort. NOTIONS 348 glass seed beads, size 11º, light color (A); 174 glass seed beads, size 8º, medium color 2 (B); 31 teardropshaped 6mm beads,…

Loops and picot clusters fringed with picot dangles frame this triangular shawl. The tantalizing construction leaves a series of stitches unworked at the end of each loop row, where they await completion on later rows. Bamboo gives the shawl drape and shine. YARN Patons Silk Bamboo. Page 35. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 60" wide and 40" deep at center. YARN Patons Silk Bamboo (70% viscose bamboo, 30% silk; 102 yd [93 m]/2.2 oz [65 g]; 3): #85010 almond, 8 balls. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE Ch-14 hdc loop = 2½ " wide and 1½ " tall, blocked. See the Glossary on page 75 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Triangular shawl…

These dramatic fingerless gloves merge woodsy and whimsy in one mystical gesture. Left unblocked, the points curl appealingly. Wear these lavish gauntlets when you need to evoke mysterious, timeless, earthy beauty to conquer monsters imaginary and real. YARN The Fibre Company Acadia (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens). Page 50. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 6¼ (7¼ , 8¾ )" hand circumference and 15" long, including edgings. Gauntlets shown measure 7¼ ". YARN The Fibre Company Acadia (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens) (60% merino, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 145 yd [133 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 3): cranberry (MC), 2 skeins; verbena (CC), 1 skein. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 18 sts and 15…

You are probably familiar with optical illusions—things that challenge our minds and eyes by altering our perception of what we “think” we see. Crochet illusions are a bit like that. When viewed straight on, the work appears to be colored stripes. But when seen from an angle, shifting the point of view, a secondary pattern appears. When the viewing angle again changes, the secondary pattern disappears again into the stripes. Back at the turn of the twenty-first century, I took note of a growing presence of “shadow knitting” projects in knitting magazines. These knitted illusions—designed by Vivian HØxbro and others—are created by alternating light and dark colors while also alternating a garter ridge (two rows of knitting) with stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row). At the time I…

Inspired by the designer’s favorite winter sweater, this pullover is soft, boxy, and comfy. The starting point is the oversize cowl, worked sideways. The pullover is worked from the cowl down, split at the underarm. The body and sleeves are worked in several simple but distinctive stitch patterns. YARN Harrisville Designs WATERshed. Page 70. PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE: 38 (41¾ , 45½ , 52½ , 56¼ )" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 38", modeled with 7" ease. YARN: Harrisville Designs WATERshed (100% pure virgin wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 4): #911 cheshire, 16 (18, 19, 21, 23) skeins. HOOK: Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS: St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE: 13 sts and 8 rnds =…

LORI M. CARLSON lives with her husband in North Carolina. In addition to being a thread crochet designer, she is a dedicated feline maintenance worker to six cats and raises butterflies. She’s recently taken up macro-photography, pointing her lens at the numerous flowers and insects in her extensive garden. DORIS CHAN is a crochet designer and author who doesn’t appreciate hat head, which is how this hood design came about. Catch up with Doris at her site, DorisChanCrochet.com, and find her independent pattern line, DJC Designs, available exclusively at DesigningVashti.com. KATE COBURN has been a crocheter from childhood. She was one of the founding members of the Crochet Guild of America. Once she was introduced to beads, there was no going back. MOON ELDRIDGE was a music teacher in China…

In the United States Bernat, www.yarnspirations.com/bernat. Berroco, www.berroco.com. Bijou Basin Ranch, www.bijoubasinranch.com. Brown Sheep, brownsheep.com. Cascade Yarns, www.cascadeyarns.com. Fibre Company, www.thefibreco.com. Filatura Di Crosa, www.filaturadicrosa.com. Freia, www.freiafibers.com. Harrisville Designs, harrisville.com. HiKoo (distributed by Skacel), www.skacelknitting.com. Lion Brand Yarn, www.lionbrand.com. Lizbeth (distributed by Handy Hands), www.hhtatting.com. Malabrigo Yarn, www.malabrigoyarn.com. Manos del Uruguay (distributed by Fairmount Fibers), www.manosyarns.com. Mrs. Crosby, www.mrscrosbyplays.com. Patons, www.yarnspirations.com/patons. Plymouth Yarn, www.plymouthyarn.com. Skacel, www.skacelknitting.com. Universal Yarn, www.universalyarn.com. Valley Yarn, valleyyarn.com. Zitron Fil Royal (distributed by Skacel), www.skacelknitting.com.…

2 Number of alternate colorways shown for the Houndstooth Coat (page 33) 3 Number of patterns by Lisa Naskrent in this issue: Feathery Scarf (page 30), Winter’s Eye Afghan (page 34), and Forest Hoodie Scarf (page 18) 15 Number of patterns by Lisa Naskrent at www.shop.crochetme.com. Pair your next Netflix binge with a Lisa Naskrent binge! www.bit.ly/naskrent 44 Number of projects in our special deluxe issue of Interweave Crochet Accessories. Download at www.bit.ly/iw-access-2016 533 Number of beads in the delightful Zephyr Necklace (page 32), perfect for a special evening. 21 Number of projects in Marly Bird’s new book Cold Weather Crochet. See page 7. Find the book at www.bit.ly/cold-weather-crochet…

Get grounded with these five fun styles. Bold graphics and nature merge in this piece that evokes for the designer a resting bird with its wings folded on its back. A subtle graphic detail accents the center back, and grid ribbing folds forward for the front panels. YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash and Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash. Page 21. PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 31½ (35¼ , 38¼ , 41½ , 45, 48¼ , 51¾ , 55)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35½ ", modeled with 4" ease. YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #905 celery (A), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls. Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash (100% superwash merino wool; 128 yd [117 m]/3½ oz…

This oversize tapestry handbag, blooming with a garden of roses, is functional and elegant. Stylish leather handles and closure finish the bag. YARN Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice. Page 27. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 17" wide and 13" tall, excluding handles; handles: 20" long. YARN Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic; 170 yd [156 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #124 toffee caramel (MC), 2 skeins; #101 pink (CC), 2 skeins. HOOK Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Two 15" x 1¼ " strips of corrugated plastic for top edge reinforcement; leather: two 20" x ¾ " strips for handles; one 9½ " x ¾ " strip and one 3" x ½ " strip for closure; yarn needle. GAUGE 15 sts and…

get this KIT shop.crochetme.com A little bit of cable, a brush of lace, and a wrapping of wool let you step forth into the day with a light embrace. Remarkably airy cables are worked from the center out to end with a fringe of dainty petals. YARN Zitron Fil Royal (distributed by Skacel). Page 40. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 5½ " wide and 57" long without edging; 66" long with edging. YARN Zitron Fil Royal (distributed by Skacel) (100% baby alpaca; 660 yd [603 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 0): #3510 platinum, 1 skein. HOOK Size G/6 (4.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 38 sts = 5½ " wide and 14 rows = 4" in lace cable patt, blocked. See the…

This remarkable coat is worked in a houndstooth pattern with a solid bottom edge. The generous hood and easy fit lets you wear your favorite sweater underneath on a cold day. YARN Berroco Vintage. Page 36 PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 40 (46, 52, 58, 64)" bust circumference, overlapped. Garment shown measures 40", modeled with 8" ease. YARN Berroco Vintage (52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon; 217 yd [198 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #5145 cast iron (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) hanks; #5100 snow day (CC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) hanks. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm) 14" Tunisian cabled hook; size I/9 (5.5 mm) 30" Tunisian cabled hook; size H/8 (5 mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle;…

Tunisian honeycomb pattern, color changes, and short-rows combine to form delightful stripes on this cheeky toque. Variations in color choice can result in a bold graphic or a muted stripe. Suitable for men, women, and children, this hat is a playful canvas for mastering several techniques in a small and satisfying project. Leave the top pointed or fold it over the crown. YARN Plymouth Yarn Select DK Merino Superwash. Page 51. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 18 (19, 20½ )" circumference. Hat shown measures 18". YARN Plymouth Yarn Select DK Merino Superwash (100% fine merino superwash; 130 yd [119 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 3): #1125 brown bear (MC), 1 (1, 2) skeins; #1138 cantaloupe (CC), 1 skein. HOOK For size 18": G/6 (4 mm) standard hook and H/8 (5 mm) Tunisian…

Inspired by the simple lines and overlapping panels of Japanese kimono wraps, this sweater is worked and seamed using only two pieces—a front and a back. The bottom half is constructed using a slimming vertical ripple pattern. The upper half is worked in a contrasting box pattern. A playful decorative button tab joins the halves. YARN Manos del Uruguay Serena (distributed by Fairmount Fibers). Page 67. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 34 (38, 42, 46, 50¾ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34", modeled with 3" ease. YARN Manos del Uruguay Serena (distributed by Fairmount Fibers) (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 2): #S2347 dusk (MC), 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins; #S2150 fig (CC), 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins. HOOK Size F/5…

This easy-to-wear pencil skirt is shaped from waist to hips for a slim silhouette. The shell-stitch pattern will stretch or cling for a flattering finish. Choose your favorite colors and be sure to add some contrast-color buttons for the back waist fastening. YARN Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness. Page 66. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 24 (26, 30, 34, 38)" waist circumference. Garment shown measures 26", modelled with no ease. YARN Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness (75% yak, 25% bamboo; 250 yd [229 m]/2.7 oz [77 g]; 2): #58 castle leoch (grey) (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #44 lallybroch (chartreuse) (CC1), #49 dinna fash (blue) (CC2), 1 skein each. HOOK Sizes G/6 (4 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct…

Plastic wrap, wire, glass globes and chandelier bits unite through crochet in Resonantia by artist Cayce Lee. Learn more, Page 8. PRODUCTS | REVIEWS | BOOKS A gathering of goods and interviews selected just for you. EOLANDE SHAWLETTE I finished the Eolande Shawlette by Kathryn White (Interweave Crochet Summer 2014). I entered it in the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival and won a third prize. To keep myself on track when working the border, I marked where each of the stitch repeats began and ended on a copy of the stitch diagram. That way, I knew that when I got to a particular point along the edge of the shawl I should be starting a different stitch repeat. This is my first big thread project, so I'm pleased. Kathryn White…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Size 5" wide and 46" long, excluding fringe. YARN Freia Fine Handpaint Yarns Ombré Fingering (75% wool, 25% nylon; 322 yd [294 m]/2¾ oz [75 g]; 1): dusk, 2 balls. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m). GAUGE 7 rows and 4 sh = 3½ " square, unblocked. See the Glossary on page 75 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Scarf is worked the long way from the center to one edge, then yarn is rejoined and second half is worked from the center to other edge. Color note: Scarf was made using a long, self-striping yarn, breaking the yarn at the end of each row to maintain separate…

This earthy sweater features clever cables, braided from strips of crochet, and short-row shaping. This exceptionally warm cardigan is ideal for both men and women. YARN Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (distributed by WEBS). Page 24. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 36½ (38½ , 41¼ , 44¼ , 46¼ )" chest circumference, buttoned. Garment shown measures 41¼ ", modeled with 10" ease. YARN Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (distributed by WEBS) (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 108 yd [99 m)/3½ oz [100 g]; 5): #9 chocolate (A), 13 (15, 16, 18, 20) skeins; #17 wine (B), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins. HOOK Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Five 1" buttons; thread matching buttons and/or A; lighter weight yarn for seaming…

Let out the inner forest child and follow your trail. This hoodie scarf will keep your spirit young and your head warm as you find your way through the forest. YARN Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Superwash Sport. Page 23. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Hood: about 22" face opening; scarf ends: 23" long; blocked. YARN Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Superwash Sport (100% wool; 180 yd [165 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 2): #SWS190 cactus, 6 balls. HOOK G/6 (4.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; locking st markers (m). GAUGE 6 (post st, ch2-lp) and 15 rows = 4" in main patt. See the Glossary on page 75 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Stitch Guide 2-chain lp…

A simple shaped sweater adorned with complementary stitch patterns makes the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Identical stitch counts in the pattern repeats make the transitions between patterns easy; the outcome is stunning and very wearable. YARN HiKoo CoBaSi (distributed by Skacel). Page 42. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 34 (38, 41, 44, 47)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34" modeled with 2½ " ease. YARN HiKoo CoBaSi (distributed by Skacel) (55% cotton, 16% bamboo, 8% silk, 21% elastic nylon; 220 yd [201 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 3): #38 Seattle sky, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls. HOOK Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 22 sts and 12 rows = 4" in both patt. See the Glossary on page 75…

This afghan captures the eye of the storm and harnesses it in a spectacular afghan to keep you warm on the coldest days. Two shapes of motifs—octagons and squares—are joined to create this gorgeous afghan. YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash. Page 41. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 45" square. YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #1913 jet (MC), 16 balls; #816 gray (A) 2 balls; #844 periwinkle (B); 1 ball, #871 white (C), 1 ball. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St marker (m); yarn needle. GAUGE Rnds 1–6 of octagon = 5" diameter; whole octagon = 11½ " diameter. See the Glossary on page 75 for terms you don’t know. For…

get this KIT shop.crochetme.com This scarflette, ablaze with crocodile-stitch flames, flickers with texture. The vibrant tonal yarn adds to the glimmer. Wear with the buttons on the outside to make it stand up around your neck, giving it a Victorian collar-like effect or with the buttons on the inside for a casual appearance. YARN Mrs. Crosby Steamer Trunk. Page 53. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 6½ " wide and 29" long. YARN Mrs. Crosby Steamer Trunk (100% superwash merino, 164 yd [150 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): spicy habanero, 3 skeins. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; two 1¼ " buttons. GAUGE 25 dc and 13 rows = 6¼ " in patt. See the Glossary on page 75 for…

A play on the classic “puffy” worn in winter, this vest is light on bulk and heavy on elegance. Made in strips, the vest is worked twenty stitches at a time and joined as you go for a custom fit. A Tunisian variant makes the fabric light and fluid, and the simple shape is flattering. A nifty border encases those pesky yarn ends. YARN Universal Yarn Classic Shades. Page 52. PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 36 (48, 60)" circumference, to fit XS–S (M–L, XL–3X). Garment shown measures 36", modeled with 2" ease. YARN Universal Yarn Classic Shades (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 197 yd [180 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #731 natural glow, 4 (6, 7) skeins. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct…

With the warmth and coverage of a hat and neck warmer, but with less bulk, this richly textured hood is both practical and attractive. Worked in what the designer calls K-cluster stitch (a cousin to the marguerite stitch but more compact), the fabric has a puffy-rib texture. Starting with a Möbius foundation, the construction is a small cowl with a round crown that closes at the back like a bonnet. The hood can be lowered behind your head when it gets warm but won’t get lost like a hat. And it doesn’t squash your hair into hat head or jam up long hair at the back of the neck. YARN Filatura Di Crosa Zara 8 (distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles, Inc.). Page 64. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 28" cowl circumference, 9"…

Point of view is everything with this mysterious set. Viewed straight on, the pattern appears as vertical stripes of differing colors; viewed aslant, the stripes recede and diagonal lines appear. Intrigued by the “shadow knitting” technique, the designer developed this crochet illusions technique so crocheters could create the same stealth designs. YARN Patons Classic Wool Worsted. Page 65. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Hat circumference 19"; scarf about 4¾ " wide and 56" long (excluding fringe). YARN Patons Classic Wool Worsted (100% pure new wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #00231 chestnut brown (A), 2 skeins; #77201 aquarium (B), #77223 lemongrass (C), 1 skein each. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; two ¾ " shank buttons for…