Innehållsförteckning för Spring 2015 från Interweave Crochet

When gathering designs for this issue, we looked for fresh approaches to technique and construction and focused our palette on those bright colors that burst forth from the gray winter landscape. Our Flash Garden story, in particular, celebrates these colors of spring. To engage your hook, Suzann Thompson explains her method for joining crochet motifs into a swath of fabric, drawing on Irish crochet techniques. (If you love the colors of her Dogwood Scarf as much as we do, you will certainly want the kit, available at shop.crochetme.com.) Sophie Wire gives the Granny a new spin with her Under the Frost Afghan, which will keep you warm as you create it, then become your go-to cover throughout the year. The gorgeous Roslind Skirt and Shrug, with their combination of Solomon’s…

Bird Buttons Embrace spring with these darling bird buttons from Buttons by Robin! These handmade ¾-inch buttons can be sewn onto hats, mitts, cardigans, and anything else you can think of. They’re machine washable and dryer safe, making them a great _ t for children’s garments and accessories. www.etsy.com/shop/buttonsbyrobin Horn Dragon_ y Shawl Pin Keep your shawl snug and secure from spring winds with Lantern Moon’s beautiful dragon_ y shawl pin. Made from buffalo horn, this hard-carved piece is a fabulous complement to your crochet. The 5-inch length is large enough to keep your shawl secure without overwhelming it. The pin is available in dark and light (shown here) horn. www.lanternmoon.com/horn-shawl-pin--dragon_y_p_400.html Crochet Love Rubber Stamp Show your love of crochet with this adorable stamp! The original design from Cupcaketree is…

Vasantasri is a feminine Sanskrit name meaning “the beauty of spring.” Inspired by an actual mehndi (henna tattoo) design, this necklace features a medallion center composed of stemmed picots surrounded by a layer of shell-stitch petals. Yarn: Lizbeth Size 20 Thread (distributed by Handy Hands). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 16 (18)" princess choker after blocking; medallion about 21/4" diameter after blocking. YARN Lizbeth Size 20 Thread (distributed by Handy Hands) (100% Egyptian cotton; 210 yd [192 m]/3/4 oz [25 g]; 0 ): #607 charcoal med (MC), #646 purple iris lt (CC); 1 ball each. HOOK Size 10 (1.25 mm) steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Magnetic barrel clasp; st marker (m). GAUGE Rnds 1–4 of medallion = about 13/4" after blocking. Notes Neckband is…

Alisa Erkes lives with a rare autoimmune disease called Behcet’s disease. Because her symptoms prevent her from working a traditional nine-to-five job, she turned to crochet to stay productive. After a time, she found that she could sell her afghans on Etsy. Not only that, but crochet helps her heal. LEARNING TO CROCHET Alisa taught herself to crochet when she was fifteen, the same year she learned she has Behcet’s disease. “My best friend at the time had been given a handmade blanket from her grandmother, and I was very intrigued by its beauty,” she says. “You could feel the love of her grandmother in her work. I wanted to be able to make blankets like that too.” Now Alisa crochets twenty to forty hours a week. She often crochets…

The urban dweller will be right at home in this hooded layer as she scurries to the light rail. The post-stitch and grid pattern in the fabric re_ ects the architectural features of city buildings. Yarn: Shibui Staccato. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 2" ease. YARN Shibui Staccato (70% superwash merino wool, 30% silk; 191 yd [175 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; ):1 #2022 mineral, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) hanks. HOOK Size D/3 (3.25mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 24" or 26" separating zipper, trimmed to length. GAUGE 25 sts and 17 rows = 4" in main body patt, after blocking. Notes The back of this vest is longer than the…

Practicality rises to beauty in this simple sweater. The top-down, customizable construction coupled with a wool/silk–blend yarn results in a sweater with excellent drape that will find its way to the fore of your wardrobe. Lines of color punctuate the soothing gray in this version. Yarn: Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 33 (341/2, 39, 421/2, 47)" chest circumference. Garment shown measures 34" modeled with 2" negative ease. YARN Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk (85% merino superwash, 15% mulberry silk; 437 yd [400 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]; 1): #5660 grey (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins; #5673 lilac (B), #5642 blood orange (C), #5629 citron (D), 1 skein each. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn…

Crocheted beads and metallic chain links create an elegant necklace and bracelet that will complement many styles. It works up quickly with very little yarn, so you can make several in a variety of color combinations. Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Brilla and S. Charles Collezione Stella (both distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Necklace: 191/4" long from end to end, including fastening loop. Bracelet: 7" long from end to end, including fastening loop. YARN Filatura Di Crosa Brilla (distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.) (58% viscosa, 42% cotton; 120 yd [110 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; 3): #456 (A), 1 ball. S. Charles Collezione Stella (distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.) (74% silk, 26% lurex; 76.5 yd [70 m]/.88 oz [25 g]; 4): #30 (B), 1 ball. HOOK Size E/4…

900+ Number of patterns at shop.crochetme.com, with more added every month. All are ready and waiting for your crochet hook! 22,995 Amount, in yards, of yarn used to make the projects in this issue. 1 Flamie Award for Best Thread Crochet Accessory went to Lori Carlson for her Mehndi Necklace (from Interweave Crochet, Summer 2013). Find the pattern at shop.crocheme.com. See more award winners at www.thecrochetawards.com /2014-winners. 14 The temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) on Day One of our photoshoot, with a wind chill of five degrees. Brrr. We moved our shoot indoors. 20 Perfect projects in the sold-out Spring 2014 issue of Interweave Crochet. If you missed this issue, you can download the electronic version of the magazine at shop.crochetme.com. 56 Amazing kits and collections at shop.crochetme.com. {2015 spring palette}…

The Big Book of Little Amigurumi Ana Paula Rimoli, Martingale These quirky and lovable patterns are sure to get you hooked on creating amigurumi! Ana Paula Rimoli shows you how to make a menagerie of silly, fun toys. Create friendly faces on forest creatures, undersea animals, a tea set, a tugboat, and more. This book packs in seventy-two projects suitable for all skill levels, including novices. Paperback, 176 pages, $22.99, ISBN: 978-1-60468-581-7 Cozy Toes for Baby Chantal Garceau and Mary J. King, Martingale These seven patterns are both practical and adorable. Each shoe is crocheted and then felted for shape and sturdiness. The easy-to-make foam inserts ensure a perfect _ t, and the leather soles provide durability for active kiddos. Proceeds from this book will be donated to the Imani…

1 2 3 4 Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 17", unstretched. YARN Plymouth DK Merino Superwash (100% fine merino superwash; 130 yd [118 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; ): #1131 turquoise, 1 skein. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; optional st marker (m). GAUGE 10 rows = about 11⁄8" in sl st ribbing, unstretched. 8 rows = about 4" in arch patt. Notes Headband is very stretchy and may be sized up or down by inc or dec number of arch patt rows. When working sl st section, keep tension relaxed; inc hook size if necessary. The first st of each sl st row tends to sink into the work; place marker if needed to identify it for foll row.…

This top-down, raglan, dolman-sleeve sweater in an allover lace pattern features short-row shaping for a _ attering _ t. Yarn: DesigningVashti Lotus. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 34 (36, 38, 42, 47, 50)" chest circumference; 211/2 (22, 22, 23, 231/2, 241/2)" length. Garment shown measures 36", modeled with 2" ease. YARN DesigningVashti Lotus (52% cotton, 48% rayon; 256 yd [235 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]; 1 ): #024 sapphire 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls. HOOK Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 5 reps cluster foundation = 4"; 5 patt reps (5 V-sts or 5 shells) = 4" and 8 rows = 4". Notes Piece is worked from neck down beg with a cluster foundation ring. The…

Sprays of pink dogwood peeking from among tree trunks darkened by winter inspired this scarf design. Subtly shaded yarn hints at pale, early spring sunlight _ ltering into the woods. The crochet charm lace technique (see Beyond the Basics, page 38 of this issue) frees you to arrange the _ owers and leaves however you wish. Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage. GET THE KIT shopcrochetme.com Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 5¼" wide and 55" long. YARN Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% superwash merino; 200 yd [182 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4 ): posy (A), jade (B), log cabin brown (C), terrarium (D), 1 skein each. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain desired gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; sturdy fabric, such as denim or burlap, about 5¼" x…

Marie Risbeck of Fort Collins, Colorado, is an artist who taught herself to crochet some years back, when her husband was out of town. After that, she became a part-time crocheter in addition to being a full-time artist and mother. She dabbled in crocheting useful items such as leg warmers for her daughter and shawls and scarves for friends and family as gifts. Today, Marie’s crocheting has evolved into art, using fine wire instead of yarn. She makes jewelry and sculptures, drawing inspiration from the world around her. Marie received her bachelor’s and master’s of _ ne arts degrees at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and stayed there to teach. She became an established artist, selling her large paintings to galleries on the East Coast. In the 1960s, she…

A skirt with a smooth line, shaped with invisible increases, hugs the hips for a swanky _ t highlighted by a surface crochet doodle. Yarn: Your Mom Knits Octosport. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 24 (26, 30, 331/2, 38)" waist circumference, buttoned; 361/2 (381/2, 421/2, 461/2, 511/2)" hip circumference; 25" long. Garment shown measures 26", modeled with 1" negative ease at waist, no ease at hip. YARN Your Mom Knits Octosport (100% superwash merino; 274 yd [251 m]/31/2oz [100 g]; ): 3 blues (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins; spring (CC), 1 skein. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle; two 11⁄8" (28mm) buttons. AUGE 18 sts and 14 rows = 4" in main body patt. Notes…

A woven post-stitch fabric works up into a classic silhouette for men in this vest that looks great under a sport coat or on its own with jeans and a bow tie. Yarn: Brown Sheep Company Wildfoote Luxury Sock. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 32 (351/2, 39, 423/4, 461/4)" chest circumference. Garment shown measures 39", modeled with 3" ease. YARN Brown Sheep Company Wildfoote Luxury Sock (75% washable wool, 25% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; 1): #SY10 vanilla, 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 27 sts and 19 rows = 4" in Basketweave st patt. Notes Vest is worked in joined turned rnds from the bottom up…

A small, stylish, double-handle bag is worked in a reversible stitch that creates textured vertical stripes in contrasting colors. A bow adds a touch of whimsy. Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Kitchen Cotton. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 13" wide, 9" tall excluding handles. Handles: 19½" each, in length. YARN Lion Brand Yarn Kitchen Cotton (100% cotton; 99 yd [90 m]/2 oz [57 g] 4): #153 licorice, 3 skeins (MC); #157 citrus, 3 skeins (CC). HOOK Size 7 (4.5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Two 9½" × 1¼" strips of corrugated plastic to reinforce top border; 2 pieces of flexible plastic tubing (3⁄16" diameter, 18" length) to reinforce handles; yarn needle. GAUGE 16 sts and 7 rows = 4" in double mesh patt. Notes Body and border…

With no joining or turning, this twocolor spiral beret lets you focus on playing with color juxtaposition. Yarn: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 17½ (19½, 21½)" band circumference to fit 18 (20, 22)" head circumference. Hat will stretch to fit bet sizes. Hat shown measures 19½" band circumference. YARN Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight (50% superwash merino; 25% rayon made from bamboo, 25% nylon; 230 yd [210 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; 1): #5001 soft white (MC), #0406 indigo (CC), 1 skein each. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS 3 locking st markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 5 rnds in patt = 4¼" diameter at widest point. Notes Hat is worked in spiral…

Abbreviations beg begin(s); beginning bet between blo back loop only cc contrasting color ch chain cm centimeter(s) cont continue(s); continuing dc double crochet dtr double treble crochet dec(s)(’d) decrease(s); decreasing; decreased est established fdc foundation double crochet flo front loop only foll follows; following fsc foundation single crochet g gram(s) hdc half double crochet inc(s)(’d) increase(s); increasing; increased k knit lp(s) loop(s) MC main color m marker mm millimeter(s) patt(s) pattern(s) pm place marker p purl rem remain(s); remaining rep repeat; repeating rev sc reverse single crochet rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet sk skip sl slip sl st slip(ped) stitch sp(s) space(es) st(s) stitch(es) tch turning chain tog together tr treble crochet WS wrong side yd yard yo yarn over hook * repeat starting point ( )…

CHAIN (CH) Make a slipknot on hook, *yarn over and draw through loop of slipknot; repeat from * drawing yarn through last loop formed. SLIP STITCH (SL ST) *Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and draw loop through stitch and loop on hook; repeat from *. SINGLE CROCHET (SC) *Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (Figure 1), yarn over and draw through both loops on hook (Figure 2); repeat from *. DOUBLE CROCHET (DC) *Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook; Figure 1), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (Figure 2), yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops (Figure 3); repeat from *. TREBLE CROCHET (TR) *Yarn over 2 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn…

In the United States Berroco Yarn, www.berroco.com. Brown Sheep Company, www.brownsheep.com. Cascade Yarns, www.cascadeyarns.com. DesigningVashti, www.designingvashti.com. Lion Brand Yarns, www.lionbrand.com. Lizbeth (distributed by Handy Hands), www.hhtatting.com/lizbeth-thread.cfm. Madelinetosh, madelinetosh.com. Manos del Uruguay (distributed by Fairmount Fibers), www.manosyarns.com. Noro (distributed by Knitting Fever), www.knittingfever.com/brand/noro. Patons, www.yarnspirations.com/patons. Plymouth Yarn Company, www.plymouthyarn.com. Premier Yarns, www.premieryarns.com. Red Heart, www.redheart.com. Rowan (distributed by Westminster Fibers), www.knitrowan.com. Shibui, www.shibuiknits.com. Spud & Chloë (distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas), www.spudandchloe.com. Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc., www.tahkistacycharles.com. Universal Yarn, www.universalyarn.com. Your Mom Knits, www.etsy.com/shop/yourmomknits. Berroco Vintage; 4-ply, 4 (pages 65, 76) Brown Sheep Company Wildfoote Luxury Sock; 4-ply, 1 (pages 59, 68) Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk; 4-ply, 1(pages 63, 74) DesigningVashti Lotus; 6 strands of 2-ply, 2 (pages 21, 32) Filatura di Crosa Brilla (distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.); 4-ply, 1 (pages…

A knee-length, lacy skirt with bullion stitches and Solomon’s knots is paired with a shrug with a lengthening swag at the back and a full lace collar. The skirt has elastic in the waist and a ribbon-laced back. Wear together to a special event or separately with other garments. Yarn: Universal Yarn Wisdom Saki Bamboo Solids. Pages 24 and 26. Roslind Shrug Kathryn White Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 181/2 (20, 211/2)" back width to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42)" bust circumference; 261/2 (301/4, 34)" center back length from neck to hem with bottom edging. Garment shown measures 181/2" modeled with 3" ease. YARN Universal Yarn Wisdom Saki Bamboo Solids (50% merino superwash, 25% nylon, 25% rayon made from bamboo; 230 yd [210 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; 1 ): #208 straw yellow,…

Extended crochet worked in the round makes for a clean and smooth look in tapestry crochet. The chevron stitch pattern creates the angles in the leaf shapes while also shaping the bag. Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 29" circumference and 15" tall (excluding handles). YARN Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic; 364 yd [333 m]/7 oz [198 g]; 4 ): #0341 light grey (MC), #0672 spring green (CC), 1 skein each. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 14 sts and 12 rnds = 4" in esc in the rnd over a strand of yarn (to simulate tapestry crochet gauge). Notes Tote is worked in the rnd from the bottom up as…

DOGWOOD SCARF KIT shop.crochetme.com Inspired by Irish crochet lace, crochet charm lace draws its spirit from freeform crochet. The motifs are made from patterns, but then you arrange them however you wish. It is perhaps most accurate to describe it as “freeformfriendly”; there are a few guidelines that lead to a more successful project, but the final product relies largely on your imagination. Traditional Irish crochet project instructions call for specific motifs and a set shape, such as a collar, edging, or doily. In addition, traditional Irish crochet is worked in thread of a single color. Beyond the patterns, though, is the essence of Irish crochet: You can use any motifs you want, and the shape of the project is dictated by the shape of the template, which you control.…

This bold, graphic piece features random striping, as well as strategically placed chevrons that drape easily on the shoulders. The pattern, which is easily learned, works up quickly. If you’ve never worked chevrons, this is a great place to start. Yarn: Spud & Chloë Fine (distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 58" long and 20" wide at center point. YARN Spud & Chloë Fine (distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas) (80% wool, 20% silk; 248 yd [227 m]/2¼ oz [65 g]; 1): #7822 sidewalk (MC), #7801 glow worm (CC), 2 skeins each. HOOK Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 24 sts and 12 rows = 4" in patt. Notes Work blo on all RS rows and flo…

This asymmetrical vest is constructed in one piece in the long stranded colors of Noro Silk Garden to accentuate the double crochet mitering. The off-center joining lets the strong lines fall at interesting angles. Yarn: Noro Silk Garden Lite (distributed by Knitting Fever). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 42 (50)" chest; 35" long. YARN Noro Silk Garden Lite (distributed by Knitting Fever) (45% silk, 45% mohair, 10% wool; 137 yd [125 m]/ 13/4 oz [50 g]; 3): #2105 8 (10) balls. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St marker (m); 1 brooch pin. GAUGE Each square = 43⁄8". Notes Garment is worked in one piece beg at right front, working across back, and then finishing with the left front. It is worked…

Worked in one piece from waist to hem, this front-buttoning, A-line skirt has the appearance of a paneled skirt, thanks to post stitches. Inspired by the work of the mid-twentiethcentury American designer Claire McCardell, this skirt incorporates the essence of her work: simplicity, clean lines, and functional decoration. Yarn: Berroco Vintage. Page 76. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 24 (26½, 29, 34, 36½)" waist circumference. Garment shownmeasures 26½" modeled with no ease. YARN Berroco Vintage (52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon; 217 yd [198 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #5106 smoke (MC), 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins, #51103 clary (CC), 1 skein. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; ten 3/4" buttons. GAUGE 13 sts and…

SHELBY ALLAHO enjoys designing unique accessories. She promotes the art of crochet on her blog and through social media. To read more about her adventures in crochet, visit www.stitch-story.com. BRENDA K. B. ANDERSON makes mascots during the day. She cooks, crochets, and belly dances at night. She lives in a little house in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her awesome husband and their hairy baby, Mr. Kittypants. LORI CARLSON lives with her husband in North Carolina. In addition to being a thread crochet designer, she is a dedicated feline maintenance worker to five cats, an amateur lepidopterist, and a horticulturist. When she is not crocheting, Lori is on a perpetual quest to find and eat the perfect cheeseburger. DORIS CHAN is an award-winning crochet designer and author who conspired with her…

I learned to crochet about _ fteen years ago. At _ rst, I went the afghan/potholder/doily route to occupy my stitching time. But as time went on, I wanted to try my hand at clothing. Thus began my search for men’s crocheted clothing patterns Shawls and stoles I found. And there were plenty of designs for women’s sweaters, and even dresses. But patterns for men’s clothing were few and far between, and of those I did _ nd, very few appealed to me. Finally, I chanced upon a book by Melissa Leapman that had crochet sweater patterns for the whole family. I found a man sweater I liked, jumped right in and—admittedly with some fear and trepidation—made my _ rst sweater. I did it! And I believed that I could…