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Crochet, Fall 2008
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Fall arrives with a wide assortment of inspiring projects for cooler days. Cozy sweaters and accessories are inspired by history, post stitches and cables make a comeback, alpaca indulges the senses. An assortment of simple projects are appropriate for beginners and don't sacrifice on style. Michelle Wiener takes us on a journey of yarn, from raising fiber animals to crocheting and all the steps between. Annette Petavy illustrates a variety of seaming techniques in the first part of a two-part series on garment construction. Get better acquainted with prolific designer Robyn Chachula and glimpse the stunning art of Emily Barletta.
Features
- Beyond the Basics: Seaming (Annette Petavy)- Part I of a two-part series on garment finishing.
- Give a Girl a Hook (Chelsea Norquay)- The making of a teenage crochet entrepreneur.
Projects
- Ridge Swing Cardigan (Robyn Chachula)- Ridged cardigan grows from mitered squares using simple stitches.
- The Road to Bruges (Annette Petavy)- Rediscover a nineteenth-century Belgian crochet lace technique.
- Oxford Town Tote (Lisa Naskrent)- Sturdy, textured cabled fabric in a sophisticated tote.
- Northern Dreams Pullover (Julia Vaconsin)- Crochet an Icelandic yoked sweater, colorwork and all.
- Spanish Moss Coat (Tracy St. John)- Amazingly light, this basketweave car coat is also warm and soft.
- Diamond Cabled Pullover (Drew Emborsky)- Cables in fingering-weight wool offer a surprisingly stretchy fabric.
- Woodland Shawl (Kathy Merrick)- An autumnal shawl edged with forest green flowers evokes spriteliness
- Pretty Little Dolman (Annette Petavy)- Worked wrist to wrist, this pullover turns fashion on its ear.
- Lara's Dance Skirt (Doris Chan)- Bias-like swirl softens the silhouette of this hemp skirt with faux godets.
- Austen Lace Muffler (Robyn Chachula)- This lacy but sensible muffler adds a touch of drama to fall outfits.
- Stepping Stones Cardigan (Kristin Omdahl)- This short-sleeved cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down.
- Driftwood Cap (Ellen K. Gormley)- Allover post stitches worked in the round create outstanding stretch.
- Dusk Sweater (Amy O'Neill Houck)- A beginner-friendly everyday pullover with feminine detailing.
- Sweet Lorraine Lace Throw (Doris Chan)- A simple, lovely lace pattern embodies versatility.
- Stone City Scarf (Melissa Mitchell)- Simplicity in self-striping yarn is adorned with ring fringe.
- Beaux Jestes Socks (Tracy St. John)- Playful socks with a choice of fun cuffs.
- Seamed Mittens (Kathy Merrick)- Flat-construction chevron mittens, sized for all ages.
- Finest Hops Bag (Annie Modesitt)- Simple colorwork is embellished with embroidery.
- Ornamental Handspun Motifs (Cecily Keim)- Textured, bulky handspun yarn works into dramatic embellishments.
- Fino Mitones (Marlaina Bird)- A simple lace pattern makes for light-as-air, beaded fingerless gauntlets.