Innehållsförteckning för Spring 2017 från Interweave Crochet

Spring is here! It’s time to pack away your fluffy wools, your cabled sweaters, and your big projects and make something to welcome the sunshine. This issue of Interweave Crochet is packed full of projects to invigorate your stitching this spring. The Spring Blooms story is inspired by the poppy flower, whose bold color is a welcome sight after a long gray winter. Five fantastic projects explore a range of techniques in creating this radiant red bloom. Urban crocheters will love Spring in the City, which features seven projects in Tunisian, filet, and lace. The five sweaters in our Contemporary Cardigans story take their inspiration from the kimono silhouette; in an accompanying article, Dora Ohrenstein shares the history of the iconic kimono as a source of inspiration for these modern…

Crocheted flowers in Tunisian, intarsia, and more PLUS SIZE Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 38 (41, 44, 47, 50)" bust circumference to fit 34 (37, 40, 43, 46)" bust. Sample shown measures 38", modeled with 4" ease. YARN Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% merino; 420 yd [384 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): celadon (MC), 2 skeins; Pendleton red (CC1), 1 skein; el Greco (CC2), 1 skein. HOOK Size D (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 7 st markers (m). GAUGE 21 sts and 12 rows = 4" blocked. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes The sweater is worked from the bottom up, with front and back worked…

Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fine Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 4½ " square. YARN Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fine (80% pima cotton, 20% merino wool; 222 yd [203 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #CW100 cotton ball (MC), #CW201 barn red (A), #CW840 lime light (B), 1 skein each. HOOK Size B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 7 sts and 9 rows = 1" in csc. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes To change color, work to last yarnover in old color, pick up new color, and complete stitch with new color. Stitch Guide Center single crochet (csc): Sc in center of upside-down “V” created by legs of indicated…

Plymouth Yarn Linen Concerto Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 11½ " deep and 13½ " wide. YARN Plymouth Yarn Linen Concerto (48% rayon, 42% linen, 10% cotton; 101 yd [92 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #02 natural linen (A), 4 balls; #72 lavender mix (B), 2 balls. HOOK Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 2 bag handles with hardware; safety pins. GAUGE 14 fc = 4"; 12 rows in patt = 5"; puff flowers = 3½ " diameter; petal flower = 4¼ " in diameter. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes When working double crochet for popcorn, draw loops up to ½ " unless otherwise…

Malabrigo Yarn Mechita Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 75" wide (tip to tip) and 24" deep (widest point). YARN Malabrigo Yarn Mechita (100% superwash merino; 420 yd[384 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]; ): #MTA063 natural (MC), #MTA850 archangel (CC), 1 hank each. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; locking st markers (m). GAUGE 22 sts and 12 rows = 4" in linen stitch patt after heavy blocking (see Notes). See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes Post-blocking gauge for this shawl varies over its length, as it is blocked aggressively on a curve. Stated gauge is an average. Front loop linen stitch is stretchy, which will affect the gauge throughout.…

Manos del Uruguay Alegria (distributed by Fairmount Fibers) Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 31¾ (36¼ , 40¾ , 45¼ , 49½ )" bust circumference, excluding 2" bands. Sample shown measures 31¾ ", modeled with 4½ " negative ease. YARN Manos del Uruguay Alegria (distributed by Fairmount Fibers) (75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide; 445 yd [425 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #A2198 estancia (pink; MC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) hanks; #A2339 celery (light green; CC), 1 hank. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm) Tunisian cable hook, 30" cable, D/3 (3.25 mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; locking st markers (m). GAUGE 18 sts and 16 rows = 4" in tss with Tunisian hook. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t…

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 37½ (40, 42½ , 45, 47½ )" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 40", modeled with 3¾ " ease. YARN Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay (50% cotton, 50% superwash merino wool; 267 yd [240 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #11 dusky teal (MC), #06 scarlet (CC), 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins each. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) double-ended Tunisian hook, size G/6 (4 mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); contrasting scrap yarn to mark beg of rnd; yarn needle. GAUGE 23 sts and 18 rows = 5" in 2-color tss; 24 sts (2 patt reps) and 21 rows = 5" in Boxes patt; with Tunisian hook and blocked. See the Glossary on page…

HiKoo CoBaSi (distributed by Skacel) Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Headband = 3½ " wide and 9" in diameter, assembled. YARN HiKoo CoBaSi (distributed by Skacel) (55% cotton, 16% bamboo, 21% elastic nylon, 8% silk; 220 yd [201 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #002 black (A), #947 really red tonal (B), 1 ball each. HOOK Sizes C/1 (2.75 mm), D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 3 sh and 6 rows = 2½ " in patt with larger hook. Poppy = 5¼ " in diameter. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes Yarn used in sample has elastic content. Add rows to headband in multiples of three if necessary. Poppy is…

Classic Elite Yarns Firefly Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 35½ (38¾ , 42, 45, 48¾ )" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 35½ ", modeled with 2½ ", ease. YARN Classic Elite Yarns Firefly (75% viscose, 25% linen; 155 yd [142 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #7754 hyacinth (MC), #7717 dried rose (CC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls each color. HOOK Size 7 (4.5 mm) double-ended Tunisian hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 21 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Left Stripes patt. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes The pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan shaping. Stripe patterns are worked for body…

Lizbeth Size 10 Thread (distributed by Handy Hands) Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 17½ " long, including medallion. YARN Lizbeth Size 10 Thread (distributed by Handy Hands) (100% Egyptian cotton; 122 yd [112 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]; ): #685 evergreen dk (A), #686 seagreen lt (B), #167 jungle greens (C), 1 ball each. HOOK Size 6/1.6 mm inline steel hook, 3/2.1 mm steel crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 3⁄8" decorative buttons, 4; sewing needle; coordinating thread. GAUGE Medallion = 4" wide and 4" tall. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes An inline hook can make working the bullion stitch easier. Weave in ends as work progresses. Stitch Guide Romanian…

Breezy silhouettes inspired by the classic kimono PLUS SIZE Teresa Ruch Designs 3/2 Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 42 (46, 50)" bust circumference without 3½ " front bands. Sample shown measures 42", modeled with 8" ease. YARN Teresa Ruch Designs 3/2 (100% Tencel®; 312 yd [285 m]/4 oz [113 g]; ): fuchsia, 6 hanks. HOOK Size E/6 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch marker (m). GAUGE 3 patt reps (3 fans) and 6 rows = 4" in sleeve patt; 2 patt reps (2 cl) and 13 rows = 6" in body patt. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes Garment body is made in two pieces, worked from the side seam…

PLUS SIZE Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)" bust. Sample shown measures 36", modeled with 2" ease. YARN Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 308 yd [281 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #187 sage, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) hanks. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) (I/9 [5.5 mm]). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; st markers (m); ¾ " diameter blue buttons, 3. GAUGE Motif = 5½ (5½ , 6¼ , 5½ , 6¼ , 6¼ )" in diameter using hook for your size. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes Use small hook for sizes 32 (36, 44)" and large…

Crochetterie Molla Mills, Quarto Publishing Molla Mills is back with her second book of crochet projects—this time with the male crocheter in mind. The more than thirty stylish projects in Crochetterie are perfect for men (and women) who love the craft. Create home décor, accessories, bags, and more! Each project features step-by-step instructions and images to aid in assembly, as some projects require sewing. Flip to the back of the book to learn the basics of single and double crochet in rows and in the round, color changing in single and double crochet, crochet ribbing, and pixel (filet) crochet. Crochetterie also shows you how to paint your crochet to create a colorful bunting and how to whittle yourself a crochet hook; it even includes stretches to relieve soreness caused by…

Red Heart With Love Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 13" wide and 16" tall. YARN Red Heart With Love (100% acrylic; multis: 230 yd [211 m]/5 oz [141 g]): #1944 fruit punch, 2 skeins. HOOK Size J/10 (6mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 12" × 16" pillow insert. GAUGE 13 sts and 19 rows = 6" in patt. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes This pattern is written for the yarn listed. If you would like to use a different yarn, please reference the article on page 10. Make a note of how many colors are in the skein and how they repeat. A set of colors (before they repeat) is called…

Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 10½ " wide and 10" tall, assembled. YARN Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton (100% cotton; 186 yd [170 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #761-108 denim (A), 2 skeins; #761-113 red (B), #761-153 black (C), 1 skein each. HOOK Sizes J/10 (6 mm) Tunisian hook, size H/8 (5 mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; sewing needle; st marker (m); 7⁄8" black shank button (LaMode Style 21033), 1; clear 5⁄8" 2-hole button (LaMode Style 4777), 1; 9–11" zipper; denim fabric, 12¼ " × 20¼ " piece; sewing needle; coordinating thread. GAUGE 17 sts (measured diagonally) and 12 rows (measured at center point) = 4". See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t…

Light looks for urban outings Cestari Sheep & Wool Company Monticello Collection Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 35" wide and 24" long at center. YARN Cestari Sheep & Wool Company Monticello Collection (75% cotton, 25% flax; 250 yd [228 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): cellar stone (MC), 3 skeins; Jefferson fig (CC), 1 skein. HOOK Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 1 patt rep = 3½ " wide and 7" deep with larger hook. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes Poncho is worked from top down. Front is worked first; back is worked starting in beg chain of front. Stitch Guide Modified double crochet…

Nazli Gelin Garden 3 (distributed by Universal Yarn) Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 50" wide and 22" long. YARN Nazli Gelin Garden 3 (distributed by Universal Yarn) (100% mercerized Egyptian Giza cotton; 136 yd [124 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #300-20 caramel (A), 6 balls; #300-25 black (B), 1 ball. HOOK Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 8 blocks = 4¼ "; 9 rows = 4". See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Stitch Guide Two-treble crochet cluster (2-tr cl): Ch 2, yo 2 times, insert hook in same edc as last edc, yo, pull up lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps] 2 times, yo 2 times, insert hook in…

Lion Brand Yarns LB Collection Silk Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 43 (44, 45, 46)" wide (cuff to cuff); 7½ (7½ , 8¼ , 8¼ )" tall at center back. Sample shown measures 43". YARN Lion Brand Yarns LB Collection Silk (100% silk; 163 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #492-203 phoenix, 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; st markers (m). GAUGE 6 reps and 10 rows = 5" in patt, blocked. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes Shrug is worked from center of the back outward. The garment flairs at the armhole and then is brought together, finishing the sleeve in…

Mrs. Crosby Reticule Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 26½ (29, 31, 33, 35, 36½ )" bust circumference, including 1½ " bands. Sample shown measures 31", modeled with 3" negative ease. YARN Mrs. Crosby Reticule (100% superwash merino; 840 yd [768 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): Boston fern (green; A), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) hanks; crème fraîche (ivory; B), 1 hank; wild huckleberry (purple; C), 1 hank. HOOK Size G/7 (4.5 mm) Tunisian hook, E/4 (3.5 mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; st markers (m). GAUGE 31 sts and 26 rows = 4" in tss with Tunisian hook. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. Notes The bodice is worked from…

PLUS SIZE Fibra Natura Whisper Lace (distributed by Universal Yarn) Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 36 (40, 43, 48, 50, 56)" bust circumference. Sample shown is 36", modeled with ¼ " negative ease. YARN Fibra Natura Whisper Lace (distributed by Universal Yarn) (70% superwash wool, 30% silk; 440 yd [402 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #101 mallow (cream; A), #207 fairy dust (variegated purple; B), 3 balls each. HOOK Size D/3 (3.25 mm) for sizes 36 (43, 50)" only, E/4 (3.5 mm) for all sizes, C/2 (2.75 mm) for trim only. NOTIONS Yarn needle; st markers (m). GAUGE 24 sts and 10 rows = 4" in yoke patt with E hook; Rectangle motif = 7½ " × 3½ " with D hook; 8" × 4" with E hook; blocked. See the…

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 ( )…