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The Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet is
on bookshelves in local yarn stores, newsstands, and on its way to your
mailboxes. We are so excited to finally be able to share the innovative
projects in it with you! Interweave Crochet's Editor Marcy Smith joins us for a preview and to share why she loves fall garments. - Toni
I like to transition gradually into autumn. I'm not ready to embrace the fall season until about October. Fortunately, in my home state of North Carolina, the
weather isn't ready for autumn until October either.
If you feel the same way, or if your climate is also slow to
cool, several projects in the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet can
help with this transition. These garments aren't full-on sweaters, but more
demi-garments that let you ward off a chill without bundling up.
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Early autumn is perfect for the Oak Wrap by Doris Chan. I
have this cunning wrap on my hook already; it crochets up quickly, so you can
get it into your wardrobe by next week. The organic cotton/merino blend yarn is
light as a feather, so you can wear it in the morning, then slip it into your
satchel during the warm hours of the day. Wear it over a short-sleeve shirt or
dress, then as the temperatures drop, wear it over a long-sleeve shirt. This
wrap is perfectly happy later in the season over a turtleneck and under a
heavier cardigan when cool weather really sets in. Worked up in a neutral, it
could become your go-to office sweater, with its cap sleeves and wearability. |
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The Green Chai Cardi by Jill Hanratty is another terrific
transition staple. And, bonus, it will let you practice broomstick lace along
the yoke. Learning a new crochet skill is a great way to ease your mind into
autumn. If you're already familiar with broomstick lace, you'll be finished
with this pretty quickly. With its cropped body and short sleeves, the Green
Chai Cardi is perfect for a light layer early in the fall over a tee, then
layered over long-sleeve garments later. The open laciness keeps you from
overheating. If you like, you can lengthen the body and sleeves for a great
winter garment. But let's not talk about winter quite yet. |
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Instead, let's look at the fabulous cover garment: the Lace
Canopy Cardi Wrap by Simona Merchant-Dest. This is truly a transitional garment.
Essentially a wrap with sleeves, it can be worn open, with the lacy front
swaying free. As the weather cools, you might toss one front over a shoulder.
When things get really cold, you can wrap both sides around you like a shawl.
It's happy over skinny jeans and a long-sleeve tee. It would be smashing over a
short skirt with tights and boots. This delicious wrap will see you into colder
days with style. |
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All of these garments, and the 17 other projects in the
issue, will help you embrace autumn with panache. Order your copy of Interweave Crochet Fall 2011 today or subscribe to the digital or print editions and don't miss a single issue.
Enjoy, and share your finished projects on the Crochet Me
gallery. We'd love to see them!
Best,
Marcy
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20 smart crochet designs for fall, Clones lace, and more!
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20 smart crochet designs for fall, Clones lace, and more!