Welcome summer with light, comfy projects perfect for hot-weather fun and fashion. Tank tops, camisoles, and accessories help regulate temperature; projects for babies are cute, quick and fun; and filet crochet spruces up simple patterns. Edie Eckman saves you time and headaches by explaining how to join motifs as you go, and Michelle Wiener explores crochet's spiritual side in her quarterly column. Crochet Around Town transports you to Philadelphia, and we introduce several new departments, including a Reader Gallery, Back to Basics, and Departures. Features
- Beyond the Basics: Join Motifs as You Go (Edie Eckman)- Discover some of the many options for connecting motifs.
- Crocheting: A Spiritual Medium (Michelle Wiener)- Crochet in religious practice and as spiritual activity in itself.
- On the Web: Crochet on the Runway: An interview with Canadian Fashion Designer Lucian Matis (Kim Werker)
Projects
- Match Point Skirt (Christina Marie Potter)- Single-crochet pleats make this skirt simply perfect for summer.
- Santa Fe Shawl (Edie Eckman)- Motifs in shades of blue unite to form a stunning cover-up.
- Midsummer's Dream Camisole (Amie Hirtes)- Filet crochet adorns a spritely chemise.
- Diamond Sage Wrap (Jill Wright)- Beads and filet crochet join forces in an elegant all-seasons wrap.
- Teardrop Necklace (Olga Buraya-Kefelian)- Droplets drape from a crocheted choker.
- Flirty '30s Tank Top (Mary Beth Temple)- Scallop edges trim this comfortable, feminine top.
- Queen Anne's Lace Blouse (Monica Welle Brown)- Contrasting bands at cuff and hem match the scalloped bib.
- Shifting Panels Tunic (Annette Petavy)- Bands of lace spiral around a sleeveless tunic.
- Boucle Bath Mat (Christina Marie Potter)- Loop stitches create a spongy mat to cuddle your feet.
- Ocean Pearls Cardigan (Julia Vaconsin)- Bobbles shimmer like jewels on a sea of blue.
- Strung Shells Top (Simona Merchant-Dest)- Breezy tank features strings of spike-stitch shells.
- Gladiolus Vest (Robyn Chachula)- Floral motifs, on point, drape softly to create a dainty vest.
- Summer Daisy Sundress (Lisa Naskrent)- Flowers top this playful, tangerine baby dress.
- Just Enough Blanket (Amy O'Neill Houck)- This pint-size baby snuggler won't drag you down.
- Summer Blues Baby Dress (Ellen K. Gormley)- Scallops edge the hem and neckline of a simple baby dress.
- Sir Stephen, the Bunny (Donna Childs)- Hook up a garden buddy for your favorite little one.
- La Mer Scarf (Sheryl Means)- Beads give a Tunisian crochet scarf elegant edges.
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