Winter blows in with cozy, comfortable, inspiring crochet for cold days and nights. Cardigans in various shapes, innovative home decor, and accessories galore will keep you with hook in hand throughout the season. Sharpen your technical skills with a tutorial on changing colors and Annette Petavy's Beyond the Basics on assembling garments. Michelle Wiener explores political statements made through crochet and Departures highlights the art of the International Fiber Collaborative. Features - Gauge Crashers (Doris Chan)- What are your gauge challenges?
- Beyond the Basics: Garment Construction Part 2: Assembly (Annette Petavy)- Get it together: steps for seaming your crochet projects.
- The Politics of Crochet (Michelle Wiener)- Making a statement with crochet
- Book Excerpt: Tressa Hairpin Lace Scarf from Wrapped in Crochet (Kristin Omdahl)- Hairpin lace flows in a feminine scarf.
Projects - Big Bow Cardigan (Julia Vaconsin)- Big fashion, simple stitching.
- Snowdrops Scarf (Doris Chan)- Supersize filet crochet features a scrollwork pattern.
- Dragonfly Shawl (Lisa Naskrent)- Heirloom-quality, scalloped-winged shawl.
- Elinor Cardigan (Robyn Chachula)- Topstitched trim adds elegance to this fitted sweater.
- Thrummed Mittens (Marlaina Bird)- Unspun wool adds a layer of impenetrable warmth.
- Fireside Pullover (Annette Petavy)- A cozy pullover with a chain-arch trim.
- Mitered Squares Scarf (Annette Petavy)- Squares flow into one another in this simple scarf.
- Mulled Spices Afghan (Rhonda Davis)- Create entrelac crochet in Tunisian simple stitch.
- Alpine Frost Scarf (Amy O'Neill Houck)- Infinitely delicate lace scarf is surprisingly toasty.
- Cubist Asymmetrical Cardigan (Megan Granholm)- Simplicity takes a turn in this striking classic style.
- Chullo Hat and Gloves (Ellen K. Gormley)- Colorwork hat and fingerless gloves inspired by a Peruvian staple.
- Instant Decor Pillows (Janette Higgins)- Use a huge hook to make magic with color.
- February Riding Jacket (Sarah Barbour)- Two-tone fitted coat sports contrasting collar, waistline, and trim.
- Forest Floor Felted Rug (Even Howard)- Felted, crocheted leaves create a cushiony floor piece.
- Ruffles (Christina Marie Potter)- Layers of ruffles swaddle the neck to keep you warm.
- Golightly Tunic (Kristin Omdahl)- Tunic with ornamental motif emulates an iconic film ensemble.
- Peppermint Hat and Scarf (Marilyn Murphy)- Child's earflap hat and matching fringed scarf work up in a jiffy.
- Pinwheel Beret (Cynthia Preston)- This oversize beret is suitable for either a man or a woman.
Item #: C0811
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