Table of contents for Spring 2016 in Interweave Crochet

For a little more than a decade now, we here at Interweave Crochet have been working toward one main goal: to entice crafters with projects that cause them, as they leaf through an issue at the newsstand, to exclaim, “You can crochet that?!” Indeed you can. In addition to providing a venue for our brilliant designers to wow you, we have endeavored to furnish you with all the tools to successfully re-create the projects you want to crochet. With this tenth birthday issue, our magazine is fudging a bit on the years. Ten years ago, with the Spring 2006 edition, Interweave Crochet was published without “Knits” in the name. But it was actually born in 2004, when Pam Allen inserted an eight-page collection into Interweave Knits. Then she produced a…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Earrings: 1" × 1" (excluding ear wire); flower pendant: 2¼ " wide and 2½ " long. YARN DMC Metallic Embroidery Thread (100% nylon; 44 yd [40 m]; ): #283ZA silver article, 1 spool. HOOK Size 9 (1.4 mm) steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain tight stitches. NOTIONS 9 (¼ -inch) zinc-plated flat washers (avail at hardware stores); 3 (¼ -inch) Blue Moon flower beads (avail at Jo-Ann); 2 ear wires; sewing needle; silver chain (optional). GAUGE Not critical for this patt. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Be sure to work sts tightly and evenly, taking care not to twist them. After every 5 sc, even out sts and push tops…

CROCHET THROUGH THE GENERATIONS When she was about seven, Kathie learned to crochet from her great-grandmother. Nana crocheted doilies with cotton thread and a tiny crochet hook, and taught the basics to Kathie. As Kathie got older, she learned new stitches and crochet techniques from her mother. And as an adult, Kathie taught her own daughter to crochet. It’s a craft that ties together the generations of her family. “When I crochet,” Kathie said, “I reflect on my memories of my grandmother and my great-grandmother. I enjoy creating items that others will love and cherish. I feel I am giving comfort to someone, which gives me a sense of peace and joy.” COMING BACK TO CROCHET Kathie didn’t crochet continuously from childhood. She had children, and then she went to…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Necklace is 25" long; 6-motif medallion measures 7½ " long by 6" wide. YARN Lizbeth Size 20 Thread (distributed by Handy Hands) (100% Egyptian cotton; 210 yd [192 m]/¾ oz [25 g]; 0): #608 coral pink med (A), #692 mocha brown dk. (B), #693 linen med (C), 1 ball each. HOOK Size 9 (1.4 mm) steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; ½ " button. GAUGE Motif measures 2¼ " across. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Work in ends as you go. Always join new color with RS facing. If you want a longer necklace, add flowers as needed on each side of Medallion. Sts highlighted…

An ancient grave site with a skeleton clutching a primitive hook and bits of crochet fabric—it’s a crochet historian’s dream. Sadly, it’s unlikely to come true. Claims of crochet’s antiquity have frequently been made, probably in no more influential a source than the Caulfield and Saward’s Encyclopedia of Victorian Needlework, published in 1882 and still much read today: This art [crochet] was known upon the Continent in the 16th century, but was then chiefly practised in nunneries, and was indifferently classed as Nuns’ work with lace and embroidery. . . . It was known in England and Scotland, but never attracted much attention until about 1838, when it became fashionable, and numerous patterns were printed and cottons manufactured. The authors say they believe that crochet was done by sixteenth-century nuns,…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 8" wide and 65" long. YARN ModeKnit Yarn ModeSock (60% merino, 30% bamboo, 10% nylon; 382 yd [349 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 1): #023 Sherlock’s kitchen (green) (A), #037 Lyanna blue (B), #081 Lannister gold (C), #041 a study in pink (D), #057 Mary’s maids (purple) (E), 1 ball each. HOOK Size C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE Small motif = 1½ " diameter. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Scarf is made up of 68 motifs that are worked separately and then sewn together. New colors are joined with sl st in last st of previous rnd. Sl st to join in…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 3¼ " wide and 76" long. YARN Classic Elite Yarns Liberty Wool (100% washable wool; 122 yd [112 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 4 ): #7834 lilac daydream, 3 balls. HOOK Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 11 dc = 4"; 4 rows = 2¾ " in dc: See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Beg ch-3 of rows counts as dc: The edging will be worked across the bottom of fdc. Stitch Guide Foundation double crochet (fdc): Step 1: Ch 4, (counts as first fdc), yo, insert hook in 4th ch from hook, yo, pull up lp, (3 lps on hook), yo, draw…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 24¼ " deep and 60" wide, including ¾ " top edging and 3" lace edging. YARN Mrs. Crosby Yarns Satchel (100% superwash merino; 370 yd [338 m]/3½ oz [100 g];1 ): a new leaf (MC), 4 hanks; monkey orchid (CC), 1 hank. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE Flower motif = 4" diameter wide (from point to point) and 3¼ " tall from top to bottom. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Motifs are joined as you go. Join them in any order although it is easier to join the full flower and fancy flower motifs first before adding…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 37 (41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 37", modeled with 3" ease; Length 22 (23, 24, 25)". YARN ModeKnit Yarn ModeWerk Fingering (100% washable wool; 386 yd [353 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 1): #1103 Rufous Kingfisher, 3 (3, 4, 5, 6) skeins. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St marker (m). GAUGE 17 sc and 16 rows = 4" in patt. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Move marker (m) up as each rnd is worked. When working in rnds, sts in every rnd foll an hdc rnd are worked into the back bar of the hdc, unless otherwise stated. When working in…

PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" bust circumference. Fit is close. Sample shown measures 35", modeled with 1" ease. YARN Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 430 yd [393 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 1): go, Sandy, go (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) hanks; dusk (CC), 1 hank. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Rustproof blocking pins; yarn needle. GAUGE 8 ch-2 sps and 16 rows = 4". See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Front and back panels are made and then crocheted tog by working through both thicknesses. Stitch Guide Cluster (dc-cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo and…

YUMIKO ALEXANDER was born in Japan and now lives in Arizona. She is inspired by what she likes to wear and what she wants to have in her closet. She likes to design cute and pretty garments that work for any age. CAROLYN CALDERON has been crocheting since she was a young child and was inspired by her grandma Mary, who made her a purple poncho. She likes to work with unusual fibers and elements to make unique and classic accessories. She lives in California with her husband and two kids, who keep her busy with life, school, and sports. Connect with her at www.thepurpleponcho.com. ROBYN CHACHULA is the author of Blueprint Crochet Sweaters and Unexpected Afghans (both from Interweave). Her work has been featured in several magazines, including Interweave…

In the United States Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts, www.ancientartsfibre.com/. Berroco, www.berroco.com. Cascade Yarns, www.cascadeyarns.com. Classic Elite Yarns, www.classiceliteyarns.com/home.php. DanDoh, www.dandoh.com/yarn-1/. Designing Vashti, www.shop.designingvashti.com/category.sc?categoryId=39. DMC, www.dmc-usa.com/. The Fibre Company (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens), www.thefibreco.com/. Handy Hands, www.hhtatting.com/. Koigu, www.koigu.com/yarns.html. Lion Brand Yarns, www.lionbrand.com. Lorna’s Laces, www.lornaslaces.net. Manos del Uruguay (distributed by Fairmount Fibers), www.manosyarns.com. ModeKnit Yarn, www.modeknityarn.com/. Mrs. Crosby, www.mrscrosbyplays.com/. Patons, www.yarnspirations.com/patons/. Tahki-Stacy Charles, Inc., www.tahkistacycharles.com. Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts 3 Ply Fingering / Sock 70% Merino 20% Bamboo 10% Nylon; 3 ply,1 (pages 18, 19, 26) Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine; 4 ply1, (pages 75, 78) Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk; 4 ply, 1 (pages 73, 82) Classic Elite Yarns Liberty Wool; 4 ply, 1 (pages 43, 64) DanDoh Cotton Fine; 1 ply,2 (pages 20, 21, 24) DesigningVashti Lotus; 6 ply,2 (pages…

The CrochetMe web site joined the Interweave Crochet world in 2008. Founded by Kim Werker, editor of this magazine from Spring 2007 through Winter 2008, the web site was initially an online magazine, but quickly became a virtual community for crocheters engaged in furthering the dynamic spirit of crochet. Today, on a brand-new platform, the site is engaged in just that. Toni Rexroat, editor of CrochetMe, writes: “Crochet Me is the place to learn how to crochet or discover a new technique or tip, be inspired, share your original crochet patterns, and enjoy your fellow crocheters’ company.” Here are a few things you’ll find on CrochetMe: {2016 spring palette}…

10 Granny Squares 30 Bags / 10 Granny Squares 30 Blankets Margaret Hubert, Creative Publishing International Join the granny square craze with Margaret Hubert’s two colorful books 10 Granny Squares 30 Blankets and 10 Granny Squares 30 Bags. The blankets book has projects both lacy and solid, drawing on a diversity of yarn colors and fibers to create a range of afghans. The bags book has a wide array of handbags, including clutches, totes, amulets, shoulder bags, covers for your electronics, and more. Granny square patterns in both books range from easy to advanced and include a photo, chart, and written instructions for each. 30 Bags: Paperback, 128 pages, $19.99, ISBN: 9781589238947 30 Blankets: Paperback, 128 pages, $19.99, ISBN: 9781589238930 Classic Crochet Blankets Interweave Editors, F+W / Interweave Add warmth…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 45" wide and 55" long. YARN Lion Brand Yarns Vanna's Choice (100% acrylic; 170 yd [156 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4 ): #100 white (A), 10 skeins; #149 silver gray (B), 4 skeins; #151 charcoal gray (C), #102 aqua (CC4), #145 eggplant (CC5), 1 skein each. Lion Brand Yarns Vanna's Choice Baby (100% acrylic; 170 yd [156 m]/3½ oz [100 g];4 ): #138 pink poodle (CC1), #157 duckie (CC2), #169 sweet pea (CC3), 1 skein each. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 1 hexagon = About 11" wide; 11 sc = about 4". See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes When instructions…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Approx. 4" tall and 3½ " wide (excluding candle). YARN Lion Brand Yarns Jamie (100% acrylic; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 3): #100 angel white (MC), #157 sunshine (A); one ball each. Lion Brand Yarns Bonbons/Brights (100% acrylic; 28 yd [26 m]/1/3 oz [10 g];2 ): one ball each, magenta (B), turquoise (C), lime (D), pink (E). HOOK E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; poly stuffing; plastic drinking straw; scissors. GAUGE 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in sc. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes When fastening off, leave a long tail for sewing and/or weaving in. When sewing on leaves and…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 35½ (39½ , 43½ , 47½ )" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35½ ", modeled with 2½ " ease. YARN Lorna’s Laces Sportmate (70% superwash merino, 30% outlast viscose; 270 yd [247 m]/3½ oz [100 g];2 ): Naperville (blue) (MC), Miss Sonia (multi) (CC), 3 (3, 3, 3) skeins each. HOOK Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 20 sts and 10½ rows = 4" in dc; 21 sts and 10 rows = 4" in chevron patt. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Top is worked in two pieces from the bottom up and seamed. To avoid cutting and rejoining…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 32 (34, 37, 39, 42)" bust circumference. This is a close-fitting garment, stated chest size is finished size. Garment does stretch slightly after wearing. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 1" ease. YARN Patons Grace (100% mercerized cotton; 136 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];3 ): #62044 clay (MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins; #62307 orchid (A), #62440 lotus (B), #62222 lemon lime (C), 1 ball each. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm), E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 19 sts and 16 rows = 4" in hdc with larger size hook; 20 sts and 17 rows = 4" in hdc with smaller size hook; 10 mesh = 4" with larger size hook. See the Glossary…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 13½ " wide by 67½ " long, blocked. YARN Koigu Lace Merino (100% merino; 292 yd [267 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];0 ): L223 (A) deep pink multi, L233 (B) blue multi, L355 (C) yellow grey multi, L1142 (D) pale pink, L223 (E) pale blue, L0000 (F) ecru; 1 skein each. HOOK Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 8-rnd square = 6"; 4-rnd square = 3"; 2-rnd square: 1½ ", blocked. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes The hole in the center of each square contributes to the open feeling. Squares are joined as they are worked. Pattern SCARF Foll chart for colors, placement,…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 32½ (34½ , 38½ , 42, 46½ )” to fit 28 (30, 34, 38, 42)” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34½ ", modeled with 3½ "ease. YARN Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk (85% superwash wool, 15% mulberry silk; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g];1 ): #5617 raspberry, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10) hanks. HOOK sizes D/3 (3.25 mm), E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; st markers (m); pins. GAUGE Sc Linen Stitch var 1: 21 sts and 20 sps and 40 rows = 6¾ and 6" with larger hook. Combo V-Stitch: 62 sts and 36 rows = 9½ and 9½ " with smaller hook. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know.…

PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 34¾ (38½ , 43¼ , 46¾ , 50¼ )" chest circumference. Garment shown measures 43¼ ", modeled with 12" ease. YARN Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine (50% superwash wool, 30% nylon, 20% super fine alpaca; 433 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g];1 ): #12187 seedling mix, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) balls. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 25 sts and 22 rows = 4" in patt. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Hoodie body is worked from the neck down with raglan shaping in joined, turned rounds. Sleeves are worked from the armhole down, also in joined…

Although time passed and times changed, I let opportunities slip away. My interest in crochet never waned, but for whatever reason, I didn’t push myself to learn. Then my mother died, and it seemed that it was too late for me. Now I realize that there were other ways to learn. But in the early ’80s, a guy who crocheted or knitted was a novelty, and frankly, I was too embarrassed to ask anyone to teach me. So, it didn’t happen. Then. Not long before she died, my mother crocheted a hooded scarf for my dear friend Toni. The two of them had quite a rapport, both possessing incredibly beautiful soprano voices. Toni wanted something to keep her neck warm—gotta protect the voice, you know. I get it; I also…

get this KIT shop.crochetme.com Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 13½ " wide and 81¼ " long. YARN DanDoh Cotton Fine (100% cotton; 435 yd [398 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];2 ): dahlia, 3 skeins. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 28 sts = 4½ " wide and 8 rows = 3¾ " in flower lace patt. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Scarf is worked across narrow width from end to end. Sc edging is worked around the circumference before a lace border is added at each short edge. Stitch Guide Flower lace patt (multiple of 14 sts + 1): Ch 29 for gauge swatch. Set-up row:…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 37½ (39, 40¼ , 41½ , 43)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan is standard fit with about 4" ease. Garment shown measures 37½ ", modeled with 4¼ " ease. YARN Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite (distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles Inc.) (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];3 3 ): #4624 olive, 8 (8, 8, 8, 9) hanks. HOOK Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; st markers (m); one ¾ " button. GAUGE 6 meshes and 11 rows = 4" in mesh patt with smaller hook. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Garment is worked from top down…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 31½ (35, 38½ , 42, 45½ , 49)" bust circumference; 20" skirt length (adjustable). Garment shown measures 31½ ", modeled with 1½ " ease. YARN DesigningVashti Lotus (52% cotton, 48% rayon; 256 yd [235 m]/3½ oz [100]; 2 ): #023 teal glimmer, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls. HOOK Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 16 fsc = 4"; 2 reps and 8 rows = 3½ " in shell and picot patt; 2 reps and 7 rnds = 4" in skirt patt with 1 tr; 2 reps = 4½ " wide in flame patt with 2 tr. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master…

get this KIT shop.crochetme.com Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 60" wide and 24" long at center back. YARN The Fibre Company Road to China Lace (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens) (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 656 yd [600 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 0): light amethyst, 1 hank. HOOK Size G/6 (4.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 1 st marker (m). GAUGE Rows 1–8 = 2½ " long and 7" wide, unblocked. See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes When instructions call to work into a love knot, simply insert hook into sp created by love knot. Do not insert into the sc at the center of the dbl-lk…

PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE about 40¼ (46, 51¾ ) " bust circumference. Garment shown measures 40¼ ", modeled with 9¼ " 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 ): #S2010 canyon (A), 5 (6, 8) skeins; #S2020 curry, 1 (1, 1) skein HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); 1 – size 3 snap; 1 5⁄8" button; needle and thread; yarn needle. GAUGE [Ch 2, tr in next tr, ch 2, 7-tr shell in next shell] 2 times and 5 rows = about 3½ " in patt; medallion row/rnd = 2". See the Glossary on page 92 for terms you don’t…