Innehållsförteckning för Spring 2021 från Interweave Crochet

Dear Reader, We’re so excited to be celebrating 15 years of Interweave Crochet. I’m a relatively new addition to the team, so I thought it would be fun to dig through the archives and pull together some stats for you regarding what we’ve accomplished over the past 15 years: So much love and effort have gone into this magazine since its inception, and I want to thank everyone who has worked to build this community over the years, including you, dear reader. We wouldn’t be here without you. That said, it’s time to celebrate, and in this issue, we’re doing just that. Find our tips for throwing the ultimate crochet party on page 6 (stitch-marker confetti is my new favorite thing). And, if you’re here for the patterns, fear not.…

Raised leaves adorn the Forest for the Trees Shawl, covering it in a soft, cozy texture. This triangular shawl starts small and grows from the center out, ending in a fernlike picot edging. YARN Plymouth Yarn Quaker Hill. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 68" wide and 29½ " tall, blocked. YARN Plymouth Yarn Quaker Hill (50% alpaca, 50% highland wool; 298 yd [272 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #0010 Hunter, 4 hanks. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch marker (m); yarn needle. GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project (see Notes). NOTES See the Glossary on page 70 for terms you don’t know. Visit our master glossary at If not blocking, work to the desired size. If blocking, work to about…

Bright, bold, and cheerful: The Zinnia Blossoms Afghan has everything we love in an afghan. The floral hexagon motifs are crocheted separately with a faux-brioche edging, then the motifs are sewn together. YARN Stylecraft Special DK, provided by LoveCrafts. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 50" wide and 65" long. YARN Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic; 322 yd [295 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #1001 White (A), 4 balls; #1114 Sunshine (B), 3 balls; #1422 Aspen (C), 2 balls; #1823 Mustard (D), 1 ball. Yarn provided by LoveCrafts. HOOK Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE Rnds 1–4 = 4½ " in patt, blocked; Motif = 10" (side to side) and 12" (point to point), blocked. NOTES See the Glossary on page 70 for…

At first glance, the Deep Sky Throw looks almost painterly, with a palette full of watercolor blues. Crochet stitches create an undulating pattern across the blanket, with bands of mesh balanced by solid stitching. The effect is at once soothing and invigorating. YARN Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 45½ " wide and 54" long. YARN Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop (50% cotton, 50% bamboo; 292 yd [26 6 m]; 3½ oz [100 g];): #205 Brilliant Blues, 9 balls. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 21 sts and 15 rows = 4" in patt. NOTES See the Glossary on page 70 for terms you don’t know. Visit our master glossary at STITCH GUIDE Throw patt Ch 54.…

Handmade Especially for You, a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Leslye Borden and based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, awards domestic-abuse survivors with comfort scarves for their unquestionable bravery in leaving their abusive situation s. Comfort scarves, aptly named because they feel like a soft hug, are used more to warm the soul than the body. Comfort scarves are made and donated by a diverse group of crafters who donate their time and talents to crochet or knit these one-of-a-kind badges of honor. Since nearly 25 percent of the volunteers at Handmade Especially for You have survived domestic abuse, the organization empowers them with a unique opportunity to contribute to people who are walking a road they, too, have traveled. “Our volunteers are great,” Leslye says. “Th ey are so dedicated…

Knit & Crochet Project Planner: Everything You Need to Dream, Plan & Organize 12 Projects! Sophie Scardaci and Kerry Graham, C&T Publishing For the crocheter with multiple projects, this charming planner is designed to keep track of all your patterns in one place! Each project section includes four pages you can use to set goals, track your progress, and note all the important details, from hook size to gauge to extra notions such as buttons and tassels. The back of the planner includes a quick reference guide for knitting and crochet terms, yarn weight s, and more! Set yourself up for success and get crocheting! Paperback, 100 pages, $19.95, ISBN 9781644030998 The Crochet Book Dorling Kindersley Limited The perfect crochet book for beginners, advanced crocheters, and everyone in between, this…

The gorgeous Thistledown Top features dramatic cape-like sleeves and a delicate colorwork web; it’s simultaneously elegant and highly wearable. The stitches, reminiscent of knitting, are created with Tunisian crochet worked in continuous rounds. Merino/bamboo yarn gives this sweater incredible drape. YARN Knit Picks Galileo. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 30¼ (33¾, 37¾, 4 1¼, 45¼, 48¾)" waist circumference. Sample shown measures 30¼ ", modeled with 3¾ " positive ease. YARN Knit Picks Galileo (50% Merino wool, 50% viscose from bamboo; 131 yd [120 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #26103 Pearl (MC) and #26104 Gem (CC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls each. HOOK Size 7 mm double-ended Tunisian hook, 12 " cable. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 16 sts and 18…

It’s the subtle details that make the Estuary Tote shine: toneon-tone beads, sophisticated leather finishings, and bands of surface crochet, clusters, and puff stitches. A fabric lining adds stability and gives you an opportunity to add a pop of color to your tote. YARN Valley Yarns Haydenville, distributed by WEBS. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 14" high, 16" wide, and 4" deep. YARN Valley Yarns Haydenville (60% superwash Merino wool, 40% acrylic microfiber; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #02 Natural, 6 skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS. HOOK Size K/10½ (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS 12 × 6 mm bone beads, 55; 3" cardboard square; 24" sew-in leather purse straps, 2; 1" wooden button; cotton fabric, ½ yd; coordinating-color sewing thread; sewing needle; yarn…

This purse has it all: fringe, pom-poms, tassels, and more! The floral embellishments are created by embroidering over lace fabric (page 5 0), a technique that lends stability to the stitching. The purse body is worked in the round, and a separate circle is attached for the flap. A snap closure keeps everything in place. YARN Premier Yarns Cotton Fair. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 9" tall and 8¼ " wide, excluding trim and flap. YARN Premier Yarns Cotton Fair (52% cotton, 48% acrylic; 317 yd [290 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): #27-26 Silver (A), #27-01 White (B), #27-06 Bright Pink (C), #27-07 Bright Peach (D), #27-11 Lemon Drops (E), #27-10 Leaf Green (F), and #27-04 Turquoise (G), 1 ball each. HOOK Size E/4 (3.5 mm) and B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size…

Abbreviations beg begin(s); beginning bet between blo back loop only BP back post 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 esc extended single crochet est established fdc foundation double crochet flo front loop only foll follows; following FP front post 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…

Cropped, airy, and perfect for spring, the Taking Root Pullover uses puff and shell stitches to create floral motifs nestled in a mesh fabric. This pullover is worked in pieces and joined with crocheted seams. YARN Queensland Collection Dungarees Tweed, distributed by Knitting Fever Inc. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 33 (42, 50½, 58, 67½)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 42", modeled with 7" positive ease. YARN Queensland Collection Dungarees Tweed (95% cotton, 5% other fibers; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g];): 1002 Sturt Stony, 3 (3, 4, 5, 6) hanks. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc. HOOK Size 2.5 mm (see Notes). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 6 ½ meshes (ch 5, sc) and 12 ½ rows = 4"…

This fresh take on a market-style bag is worked in the round from the bottom up with a playful chevron pattern. The unique handle features two loops: Pull the longer loop through the shorter loop, and you’re ready to go! YARN HiKoo CoBaSi DK, distributed by Skacel. DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 8" square base and 9" high, excluding handles. YARN HiKoo CoBaSi DK (55% cotton, 21% elastic nylon, 16% bamboo, 8% silk; 140 yd [128 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): #008 Natural Olive (MC), #063 Amber Waves (CC1), and #003 Natural (CC2), 2 skeins each. Yarn distributed by Skacel. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Removable stitch markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 20 dc and 7½ rnds = 4" in patt. NOTES See…