Table of contents for Fall 2018 in Interweave Crochet

I love fall. It is without a doubt my favorite season. The summer heat is dissipating, there is a crispness to the air, the leaves are changing, and I have so many crochet projects to start! Fall is the start of sweater (and cozy accessory) season, and if you’re like me, you have snuggly cardigans, simple pullovers, stunning shawls, and warm hats and mittens on your mind. The projects in the About Town story are sure to be favorites that you’ll want to show off as you venture into the fall season. And if it gets too cold outside, cuddle at home with our collection of home décor projects. The Sweet Abode story features a wide range of designs to dress up your home on those chilly fall evenings. It…

PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 59 (63½, 68½, 77½)" bust circumference with 5¾ " overlapping collars. Sample shown measures 59" bust circumference, modeled on a 35" bust. YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 3 or 4): #1917 Vinci, 16 (20, 24, 27) balls. HOOK Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if needed to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 22 sts and 26 rows = 4" in sc ribbing patt with smaller hook; 20 sts and 20 rows = 4" in cable patt with larger hook. Notes Garment is intended to be oversized with collar sides overlapping at front. Sleeves are made as rectangles, then ribbing stretches to fit over elbow and lower…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 62" wide and 21" deep at center, including edging. YARN Manos del Uruguay Fino (distributed by Fairmount Fibers) (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 490 yd [450 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 2): #SF410 pocketwatch, 2 hanks. HOOK Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. GAUGE 2 sh and 2 sc = 5½ " and 12 rows = 6" in patt, with larger hook. Notes Shawl is worked from point to top, increasing as you go. Edging is worked after shawl body is complete. Stitch Guide Beginning shell (beg sh): Ch 7 (counts as trtr, ch 1 throughout), ([trtr, ch 1] 5 times, trtr) in first sl st. Shell (sh): ([Trtr, ch 1] 6 times, trtr) in…

PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)" bust circumference with fronts overlapping. Sample shown measures 42", modeled with 7" positive ease. YARN Universal Yarn Adore (55% superwash merino, 45% anti-pilling acrylic; 273 yd [250 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 3): #126 raisin, 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13) balls. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch marker (m), 4. GAUGE 16 sts = 4" and 11 rows = 3½ " in hhdc patt, blocked. Notes Cardigan is intended to be oversized. Back and fronts are worked sideways in pieces and seamed. Sleeve cuffs are worked sideways. Sleeve body is worked upward in row-ends from the side of the cuff. The collar…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 35" wide and 43" tall. YARN Patons Classic Wool Roving (distributed by Spinrite) (100% pure new wool; 120 yd [109 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 5): #77008 aran, 9 balls. HOOK Size L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 2 V-sts and 2 puff sts and 6 rows = 4", blocked. Notes When told to work in V-stitches, work in chain-2 space unless otherwise stated. When told to work in puff stitches, work in closing chain 1 unless otherwise stated. Throw is worked from one edge to the opposite edge. Size is adjustable. To adjust size: Use a multiple of 6 stitches + 2 for the width and work to the length desired, starting with Bottom Edging…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 5½ " in diameter and 13¾ " tall. YARN Sheetweight 100% cotton; 44–45" wide fabric yardage: 3–5 yd desired color or color combination. HOOK Size P/16 (11.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS 4¾ " in diameter x 13" tall cylinder glass vase (or desired size); sewing needle; coordinating color thread; scissors; stitch marker (m) (or safety pin). GAUGE 10 sts and 9 rnds = 4" in sc, using fabric strips. Notes Before beginning to crochet, cut all fabric into 1¼ " strips. Sew strips together using a sewing machine or as desired. If using various fabric colors, sew together in 2-yard lengths so overall pattern will appear random. Fold strips in half lengthwise with right side facing out on…

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Crochet Kaleidoscope Sandra Eng, Interweave Sandra Eng loves crochet, color, and geometry. Her passion for these three elements inspired her to create this book filled with more than 100 innovative and exciting crochet motifs. Begin by learning Sandra’s tips for choosing colors, then launch into motifs worked in circles, squares, hexagons, triangles, and more. Each motif is explained in written instructions with an accompanying chart. Check out the patterns at the back to see ways to combine motifs into a variety of projects. Paperback, 160 pages, $24.99, ISBN 9781632506139 Modern Crochet Mandalas Interweave Editors, Interweave If the home projects in this issue inspire you, you’ll want to pick up a copy of this book. Use the 50-plus mandala patterns to create wall décor, placemats, pillows, and more. This stunning book…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Scarf: 8½ " wide and 75" long, excluding tassels; Cap: about 20" in circumference at band and 10½ " tall, unstretched. YARN Sugar Bush Yarns Bold (100% extrafine merino; 190 yd [174 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #3025 chestnut tree (MC), 8 balls. Sugar Bush Yarns Chill (100% extrafine merino; 52 yd [48 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 6): #1005 copper (CC), 1 ball. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; 4½ " cardboard square, 1; 3½ " pom-pom maker. GAUGE Scarf: 3 lg puff V-sts and 6 rows = 3½ " in patt; cap: 6 puff V-sts and 9 rnds = 4½ " in patt. Notes When told to work in V-stitches,…

PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 15¼ (16¼, 17, 18, 18)" cross back to fit 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust. Sample shown measures 15¼ " cross back, modeled with 0" ease at top of back. Select size based on cross back (shoulder to shoulder) measurement. Fronts overlap and will fit most sizes. YARN Kelbourne Woolens Andorra (60% merino wool, 20% highland wool, 20% mohair; 185 yd [169 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 2): #105 snow white (MC) and #233 mushroom (CC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) hanks each. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle, stitch markers (m), 2. GAUGE 17 sts and 13 rows = 4" in main patt, blocked. Notes Cardigan is worked from the bottom up to…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 31 (33, 34¾, 36¾, 38½)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 31", modeled with 2" negative ease. YARN GGH Aspen (distributed by Trendsetter Yarns) (50% virgin wool, 50% acrylic; 63 yd [58 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 6): #55 rusty, 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) balls. HOOK Size L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE 8½ sts and 13 rows = 4" in csc. Notes Sweater is worked seamlessly in continuous rounds from the top down. Yoke starts as a circular yoke, then continues with raglan shaping. Sleeves are worked from the armhole down to the cuff edge in continuous rounds. Stitch Guide Center single crochet (csc): Insert hook through center of next st (bet the…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 50" wide and 58" long. YARN HiKoo Sueño Worsted (distributed by Skacel) (80% superwash merino wool, 20% viscose from bamboo; 255 yd [233 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #1110 grey, 14 hanks. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE 17 hdc and 14 rows = 5" in patt; cable panel = 6" wide. Notes Beginning chain does not count as stitch unless otherwise indicated. Skip half double crochet behind each post stitch worked. Cable section will always have 19 stitches. Each post stitch is worked around indicated stitch 2 rows below unless otherwise stated. Each half double crochet is worked into stitch 1 row below unless otherwise stated. Stitch Guide Split cable: Sk next…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 18" square. YARN Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% pure wool; 217 yd [198 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 1): #53 silver mist, 8 hanks. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS 18" pillow form; yarn needle. GAUGE 2 x 2 grid squares (1 grid square = 2 x 2 blocks outlined by post sts) = 3" measured side to side (not tip to tip); 15 ldc and 8 rows = 4". Notes Pillow is worked from corner to corner, increasing to the middle and then decreasing to the opposite corner. Skipped chains and beginning chain-3 spaces do not count as a double crochet stitch unless otherwise stated. Post stitches are worked around indicated stitch 2 rows below unless otherwise…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 12½ " from nose to back of head and about 12" from top of head to bottom of neck. YARN Omega Tamm 2000 (distributed by Creative Yarn Source) (100% acrylic; 289 yd [264 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #620 cream, 3 skeins (MC), #605 gold, 1 skein (CC). HOOK Size E/4 (3.5 mm) and B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; sewing needle; stitch markers (m), 5 same color, 1 contrasting color; fiberfill; foam board; dark brown embroidery floss, 1 skein; ¾ " cabone ring, 1; 12" cardboard piece, 1. GAUGE Rnds 1–10 = 4" in diameter; horn = about 7" long. Notes Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise indicated. Work in back ridge loops unless otherwise…

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 ( )…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 7¾ (8¼, 8¾)" circumference and 8¾ (9¼, 9¾)" long, including cuff. Sample shown measures 8¾ ". YARN Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep by Marly Bird (100% mercerized merino wool; 186 yd [170 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 4): #R170_5360 suede, 2 balls. HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch marker (m), 2 each two different colors; 1½ " buttons, 2 (sample used La Mode style #420004292A). GAUGE 12 sts and 11 rnds = 3" in esc. Notes Stitch combinations do not increase or decrease the stitch count. The extended single crochets anchor the sides of the cable crossing stitches and fill the holes that usually occur next to cables. Each body cable is made up…

PLUS SIZE Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 37¾ (42¾, 47¾, 50¼, 55¼)" bust circumference, including a 4½ " wide collar. Sample shown measures 37¾ ", modeled with 2¾ " positive ease. YARN Knit Picks Paragon (50% fine merino, 25% baby alpaca, 25% mulberry silk; 123 yd [112 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 2): #26860 bison, 11 (12, 14, 16, 18) balls. HOOK Size J/10 (6 mm) Tunisian hook with 30" cable. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; locking stitch markers (m). GAUGE 1 patt rep (10 sts and 8 rows) = 2½ ", blocked. Notes Cardi is worked in one piece from the bottom up, then work is divided into left and right fronts and back. Shoulder seams are sewn, then shawl collar is worked directly…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Cowl: 28" circumference and 13" tall; Hat: 19¾ (24½)" head circumference. Sample shown measures 19¾ ". YARN Cascade Yarns Llamerino (50% baby llama, 50% merino wool; 291 yd [267 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 2): #02 almond (MC), #03 pecan (CC), 2 hanks each. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) double-ended Tunisian hook and size H/8 (5 mm) standard crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch markers (m). GAUGE 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in cowl or hat patt with Tunisian hook. Notes The hat is worked from the brim up in continuous rounds. Both pieces are worked in spiral rounds using the double-ended circular 2-color Tunisian-crochet technique. There are no floats in the colorwork; instead, the way…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Basket #1, 5" in diameter and 4½ " deep; basket #1 lid, 5½ " in diameter and 1¼ " deep; basket #2, 8" in diameter and 11¼ " deep; basket #3, 10" in diameter and 7½ " deep; basket #4, 11½ " in diameter and 3¾ " deep. YARN Brown Sheep Company Burly Spun (100% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/8 oz [226 g]; 6): #BS-10 cream (MC), 6 skeins. Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yd [197 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 1): #CF-005 cavern (CC), 1 skein. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) and size 0 (2 mm) steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; removable stitch marker (m); 1" wide black leather strap, 1½…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 18" in diameter, to fit a standard 16" round pillow form. YARN Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (100% cotton; 93 yd [85 m]/1¾ oz [50g]; 3): #602 pure black (B) and #603 champagne white (D), 2 balls each; #624 mustard yellow (A) and #605 stormy grey (C), 1 ball each. HOOK Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch markers (m); 16" round pillow form, 1. GAUGE Front: Rnds 1–6 = about 3" in diameter; back: Rnds 1–3 = about 3½ " in diameter. Notes Work in back loops only unless otherwise stated. When working in indicated stitches on previous rounds, work in front loops only unless otherwise stated. Single crochet are worked in indicated stitch on previous…