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What's
wrong with this picture? It's the first week of August, temperatures are
soaring into the 90s and 100s, and I am immersed in Christmas preparations! No,
I haven't bought a tree, and the lights are still packed away in their boxes.
Instead I have compiled a list of accessories to crochet for family and friends
and devised a schedule to have them all finished in time for holiday gift
giving. Last year's crocheted gifts were finished in March, three months late, and
I am determined to have all gifts wrapped and under the tree
this year.
I know I am not the only
crocheter poised to begin the holiday crochet race, so I have compiled a few of
my favorite accessories to share with you.
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Mischa Mittens by Danielle Kassner have been in my queue since they
first appeared in the Interweave Crochet Winter 2009 issue. I love the
tapestry crochet patterning worked over the top of pencil roving. These mittens
are wonderfully thick and incredibly warm, perfect for the cold Wyoming winters
many in my family deal with. |
I
plan to whip up several pairs of Betty's Button-up Mitts by Brenda K. B.
Anderson. Worked entirely in rows of single crochet front loop only and single
crochet back loop only and completed in less than 30 rows, these mitts are the
perfect quick-and-easy project. I think they will make great gifts for
coworkers. |
There
is nothing cozier than a pair of handmade socks. I love the Honeycomb Socks
by Patsy Harbor. The foot of these socks is worked in a split single crochet
that provides great cushioning. And if I'm running short on time, I might
shorten the cuff --the honeycomb pattern would work well as a quarter-height
cuff.
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Boyfriend Beanie by Melissa Horozewski uses self-striping sock yarn to
mimic Fair Isle patterning. It's really that simple; no complicated stitch
pattern to remember, which makes it a great travel project. |
The
Road to Bruges, a
scarf by Annette Petavy, takes crochet de Bruges lace beyond its traditional
white thread origins. This lace scarf's eye-catching design makes it a great
cross-over accessory for fall, winter, and spring. |
Tatiana's
Earrings and Cuff by
Robyn Chachula make great gifts for those living in warm climates. These bold
jewelry pieces, inspired by Celtic knots,are crocheted with thread and beads to
add a touch of sparkle. |
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And
this is only my short list. There are so many more accessories in my queue.
Find more accessory
patterns in the Crochet Me Shop. Individual patterns are available as digital
downloads, so you can start crocheting right away.
Best wishes,
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Warm and soft mittens perfect for cold climates.
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Warm and soft mittens perfect for cold climates.
FINISHED SIZE 10" long from cuff to fi ngertip and 712" in circumference to fi t Womens size medium.
YARN Schoeller and Stahl Fortissima Socka (75% wool, 25% nylon; 231 yd [211 m]/134 oz [50 g]; ): #1076 beige/cardinal twist (A), #1001 off white (B), #1070 brownish gray (C), #1044 sea blue (D), and #1003 red (E), 1 skein each. Artfelt Pencil Roving, #7490 lotta latte, 2 skeins. Yarn and roving distributed by Skacel.
YARN WEIGHT #2 - Fine
HOOK Size 3 mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.
GAUGE 30 sts and 23 rows = 4" sc.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Interweave Crochet Winter 2009
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Buttons accent while short-rows shape these stylish crochet mittens.
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Buttons accent while short-rows shape these stylish crochet mittens.
Finished Size: 7" wrist circumference, 812" hand circumference (buttoned); 7" long.
Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd [200 m]/312 oz [100 g]): color #9404, 1 skein.
Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium
Hook: Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; eighteen 58" vintage looking buttons; matching thread; sewing needle.
Gauge: 16 sts and 15 rows = 4" in st patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Accessories, 2010