Innehållsförteckning för Winter 2019 från Interweave Crochet

One winter day a couple of years ago, I was bundled up for a walk through the crisp Colorado snow to meet a friend for coffee in the historic part of town. As I bustled through the streets decorated for the winter holidays, something bright and colorful caught my eye. One of my favorite sculptures on a cold street corner was wrapped in a colorful crochet scarf! Attached to the scarf was a small note that said, “I am not lost! If you’re in need of warmth, take me!” Just seeing that scarf left for someone in need was enough to warm my heart, and I had one of those moments when you feel perfectly happy with the world and lucky to find yourself in just the right place at…

Many people believe that crochet is an ancient craft, but recent scholarship has shown that it is relatively young, originating sometime in the early nineteenth century. Crochet has not been extensively studied by scholars, so reliable information is hard to find, allowing many myths to circulate. Here is the best information available to date about how and where important crochet developments occurred. MEDIEVAL PERIOD SLIP STITCHES Slip stitching (or shepherd’s knitting, if you’re from Scotland) is older than crochet and was once considered a special kind of knitting. It involved looping one stitch to another and is a precursor to crochet. Try your hand at slip-stitch crochet with the Acorn Cap from Interweave Crochet Fall 2010. 1822 FIRST PUBLISHED CROCHET PATTERN In 1822, Dutch needle arts magazine Penelope was the…

FINISHED SIZE 32½ (36½, 39½, 43½, 47)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 32½ ", modeled with ½ " positive ease. YARN Cascade Yarns Pacific (40% superwash merino wool, 60% acrylic; 213 yd [195 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #30 latte, 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) hanks. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch marker (m), 4; Dritz Sew-On Toggle, 2; needle and coordinating-color thread. GAUGE 20 sts and 19 rows = 4" in sc, blocked. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES The bobble stitches will create some rippling as the back piece is being worked. Steam-blocking will flatten the surface. For the back piece, move marker (m) up…

FINISHED SIZE About 18½ (21, 23½)" brim circumference, unblocked. Hat shown measures 21". YARN Cascade Yarns Baby Llama Chunky (100% undyed baby llama; 109 yd [100 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #07 charcoal, 2 skeins. HOOK Size K/10 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 13 sts and 10 rows = 4” in hdc rib patt, unblocked and slightly stretched. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Hat is worked sideways in pattern, then sides are joined with slip stitches. Crown is worked around the top edge. STITCH GUIDE Rib half double crochet (rhdc): Yo, insert hook in back bar of next st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw through all 3…

FINISHED SIZE About 20" circumference at brim and 9" in height, excluding pom-pom. YARN Lion Brand Yarns Scarfie (78% acrylic, 22% wool; 312 yd [285 m]/5.3 oz [150 g];): #206 cream/taupe, 1 ball. HOOK Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; split-ring stitch marker (m); large pom-pom maker. GAUGE 6 sts and 5 rows = 2" in puff st patt; 8 sts and 6 rows = 2¼ " in cable patt. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Cable section is crocheted first. Brim is worked in row-ends around one side of cable section; crown is worked in row-ends around opposite side of cable section. Skip half double crochet behind…

FINISHED SIZE 20" wide and 26" long. YARN DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #N37 canelle (MC), 2 balls. DMC Natura XL (100% cotton; (82 yd [75 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #322S-31 (cream) (CC), 3 balls; #322S-03 (ecru) (A), #322S-05 (red) (B), #322S-06 (plum) (C), #322S-11 (dark khaki) (D), #322S-111 (mocha) (E), 1 ball each. HOOK Sizes 4/2 mm steel crochet hook and H/8 (5 mm) standard crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 2" x 3" cardboard piece, 1; standard bed pillow, 1. GAUGE 10 mesh and 9 rows = 4¼ " in mesh patt with smaller hook; 9 dc and 5 rows = 4" in patt with larger hook. See the Glossary on page…

FINISHED SIZE About 7¾ " wide and 6½ " tall, excluding zipper. YARN DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #302-N38 liquen (MC) and #302-N02 ivory (CC), 1 ball each color. HOOK Size C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch marker (m); 8" long zipper, 1; sewing needle and coordinating-color thread; 3" cardboard square, 1. GAUGE 26 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in sc blo. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES To change color, work to last yarn over in old color, pick up new color, and complete stitch with new color. Drop main color (MC) to back and bring coordinating color…

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The Art of Crochet Blankets Rachele Carmona, Interweave This isn’t your ordinary crochet blankets book. Rachele Carmona finds inspiration from other art forms and uses them as the creative spirit behind these awe-inspiring blanket designs. She looks to weaving, digital art, fabric design, paper cutting, cement tile, and quilting for inspiration and translates design elements into new and innovative crochet designs. If you’re tired of granny-square afghans, this is the blanket book for you. Paperback, 144 pages, $24.99, ISBN 9781632505736 Corner to Corner Crochet Jess Coppom, SewandSo If you’ve been admiring the corner-to-corner crochet technique, you won’t be able to pass up this book. Jess Coppom (whom you might know better as the designer behind Make and Do Crew) breaks down corner-to-corner basics, increases, decreases, and color changes. She also…

PLUS SIZE FINISHED SIZE 32½ (35½, 39½, 42½, 47, 50½, 54, 57½)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 32½ ", modeled with 2" positive ease. YARN Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (distributed by WEBS) (100% extrafine superwash merino wool; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #13 forest, 21 (24, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36) balls. HOOK Sizes 7 (4.5 mm), G/6 (4 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if needed to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 29 sts and 25 rows = 4" in linen st patt with largest hook; 25 sts and 25 rows = 4" in ribbing patt with smallest hook. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Body panels are made from…

FINISHED SIZE About 8" wide and 84" long, excluding fringe. YARN Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool; 15% mohair; 125 yd [114 m]/4 oz [113 g];): #M08 wild oak, 4 skeins. HOOK Size Q (16 mm) hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 7 sts and 7 rows = 4" in patt. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES This pattern is worked in rows using a starting single crochet at the beginning of each row to keep the edges neat. STITCH GUIDE Bobble: Yo, insert hook in indicated st or sp, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or…

FINISHED SIZE About 10" wide and 10" tall, flat excluding ties and pom-pom. YARN Sugar Bush Yarns Bold (100% wool; 190 yd [174 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #3022 deep blue superior (A), #3002 dover’s sand (B), 1 ball each. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 4" x 2" piece of cardboard, 1. GAUGE 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in patt. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Piece will be worked as a rectangle that is then folded and slip-stitch seamed to make the hat shape. Do not fasten off at ends of rows. Alternate colors every row and carry unused yarn up side of piece.…

FINISHED SIZE 46½ " wide and 60½ " long. YARN Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 197 yd [180 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #807 vanilla cream (MC), 11 balls, #827 racing green (CC2), 8 balls, #815 red wine (CC1), 4 balls. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 1 hexagon = 8½ " wide from side to side. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Afghan hexagons are assembled in rows, half hexagons are joined to the long sides, and filler sections straighten each short end. Corners are squared. Each has two points for a total of eight corner points. When instructed…

FINISHED SIZE 18" long, 12" tall, and 6" deep. YARN Scheepjes Merino Soft (50% superwash merino wool, 25% microfiber, 25% acrylic; 115 yd [105 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #603 Michelangelo (light gray-MC), 5 balls; #604 Lowry (dark gray-CC), 4 balls. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; lining fabric (2 yd); sewing needle; sewing machine (optional); matching thread; pins; 12" x 18" sheet of plastic (3); magnetic closure; pair of leather purse handles (23" Luxury Style Leather Purse Handles [30-5902] available from byhandsusa at https://etsy.me/2IBPIFm). GAUGE Hexagon motif = 7" wide and 6" tall; triangle motif = 3½ " wide and 3" tall. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary.…

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 ( )…

1 ATENTI MAMALLAMA BACKPACK This adorable llama backpack is just what you need for taking your favorite project from this issue on the go! It’s large enough to fit a crochet sweater work-in-progress, and it has an inside zipper pouch for your notions and hooks. The straps zip together, so you can easily wear it over one shoulder or two. Check out the website to find the closest retailer. Retail Price: $163.00 www.atentiwholesale.com 2 DRAMA LLAMAS MUG Cuddle up this winter with a crochet project and your favorite hot beverage in this mug featuring two adorable llamas. Better still, grab another as a gift for your llamaloving friend. Retail Price: $19.95 www.pithitude.com 3 LLAMARAMA LARGE ZIPPER POUCH Every crocheter needs a notions bag! At 9.25 by 6.75 inches, this one…

PLUS SIZE FINISHED SIZE 39½ (43½, 48½, 52½, 55½)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 39½ ", modeled with 5½ " positive ease. YARN Plymouth Yarn Tuscan Aire (90% merino wool, 10% nylon; 163 yd [149 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #0007 charcoal heather, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls. HOOK Sizes J/10 (6 mm), I/9 (5.5 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Removable stitch markers (m), yarn needle GAUGE 16 sts and 15 rows = 4" in linen st patt in rows with largest hook. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Sweater is worked from the top down. Back and fronts are worked separately back and forth at first but…

PLUS SIZE FINISHED SIZE 51 (56, 61)" circumference. Sample shown measures 51", modeled on a 32" bust. YARN Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky (100% wool; 120 yd [110 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #91876 true navy, 7 (8, 9) hanks. HOOK Size K/10½ (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 1½ " buttons, 8. GAUGE 3 mod bobbles and 5 rows = 4" in main patt, blocked. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Poncho is worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. The fronts overlap by two pattern repeats. STITCH GUIDE Modified bobble (mod bobble): Sc in indicated st or sp, ch 3, (yo, insert hook in same st or sp,…

FINISHED SIZE 18" wide and 74" long. YARN Harrisville Designs Silk & Wool (50% silk, 50% fine wool; 175 yd [160 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #214 canyon, 8 hanks. HOOK Size 7 (4.5 mm) Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 1 diamond = 2½ " wide and 6" tall. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Project is worked flat in a 10-row pattern repeat. STITCH GUIDE Linked first double crochet (linked first-dc): Pull up lp on hook up to slightly taller than a normal lp, yo, pull lp through, insert hook in back ridge lp of ch just made, yo, pull up lp (2 lps on hook), insert hook in first…

FINISHED SIZE About 8 (8¾, 9½)" hand circumference and 8¾ (9¾, 10¾)" long. Sample shown measures 8¾ " in circumference. YARN Manos del Uruguay Maxima (distributed by Fairmount Fibers) (100% extrafine merino wool; 219 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #M2336 wetland, 2 hanks. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch markers (m); sewing pins. GAUGE 11 sts and 11 rows = 2½ " in sc blo; 8 sts = 2" and 8 rows = 3" in wave patt. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Work first linked double crochet two together (ldc2tog) of each row with the turning chain to avoid holes that occur between the…

FINISHED SIZE 14" wide and 20" long. YARN Patons Classic Wool Worsted (distributed by Spinrite) (100% pure new wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #202 Aran (MC), 3 balls, #77110 navy (CC), 1 ball. HOOK Sizes H/8 (5 mm) and J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 14" x 20" pillow form, 1. GAUGE 12 sts = 4" and 10 rows = 3½ " in hdc. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Use larger hook when creating bobbles and smaller hook for all remaining stitches and chains. Use main color (MC) for single crochet (sc) and half double crochet (hdc) and contrasting color (CC) for bobbles. Bobbles are…

FINISHED SIZE 64" wingspan and 12" deep at center. YARN Red Heart Yarns It’s a Wrap (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 1,100 yd [1,006 m]/7 oz [200 g];): #E864_9243 Western, 1 ball. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm) Tunisian hook, 30" cable. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 15½ sts and 16 rows = 4" in tks, blocked. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Shawl edging is worked first vertically, then stitches are picked up along the inner edge and shawl body is worked outside-in, decreasing to create crescent shape. Yarn is held double throughout. Yarn cake is composed of three distinct color segments: darkest outer cake color (A; gray), medium middle cake…

FINISHED SIZE About 11" tall, excluding ears. YARN Red Heart Yarns Dreamy (100% acrylic; 466 yd [426 m]/8.8 oz [250 g];): #E861_8311 ivory (MC), #E861_8341 grey (CC), 1 skein each. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch markers (m); pins; fiberfill; two 7/8" flat white buttons (no shank); two 5/8" flat black buttons (no shank); black thread and sewing needle; black embroidery floss and embroidery needle; small piece of gray felt; slicker brush (optional). GAUGE 9 sc and Rnds 1–4 = 2". Gauge is not important for this project. See the Glossary on page 78 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit http://bit.ly/iwc-glossary. NOTES Skeins are large—you will be able to make a small family of…