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They say you are never too old to stop learning. And despite going on 10 years of studying and educating myself about crochet for work and pleasure, I am still amazed at how much I have yet to truly explore. Top-down seamless crochet for example. This was a crochet technique I played with a few years...
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You can crochet with anything! I have seen multiple examples of projects crocheted from plastic bags and t-shirt fabric. Last year Interweave Crochet 's editor Marcy Smith undertook a project to crochet with cassette tapes . I will even admit to a single occasion when I attempted to crochet with...
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Are you ready to take the next step in your crochet journey and create with advanced crochet stitches like linked crochet, hairpin lace, or crocodile stitch? The newest Crochet Me free eBook uses images, illustrations, and text to share ten advanced crochet techniques with you. Here is just a sample...
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Editors' Note: Even sitting by myself on my couch with a cup of hot chocolate and my crochet, I know I am not alone. I am joining crocheters across time and across the world, finding comfort and joy in the same stitches and sometimes the same patterns. Here is Interweave Crochet 's project editor...
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When it comes to crochet bags, one size does not fit all. But do not despair. This simply means that you need a closet full of bags, purses, totes, and satchels for every occasion. And while you are choosing the perfect size, from an evening clutch to an overnight tote, you can choose from an amazing...
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An understanding of how a crochet top is constructed can not only open your eyes to the amazing possibilities but also help you create better fitting garments. And understanding of top-down construction versus side to side will help you decide which construction works for your body type as well as how...
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The appeal of a crochet project is made up of three parts. First is the silhouette or construction of the project. Next is the crochet stitch or fabric used. And finally there is the yarn choice. The yarn choice can drastically change the look and drape of the final piece. Let's look at the Vapor...
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I am always looking for crochet stitches and techniques that lend a touch of elasticity to the finished crochet fabric. Fabric with stretch creates great shaping, especially around the waist, and is imperative for crochet patterns that require stretch to stay in place, like socks and hat bands. Lauren...
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Crochet hats are probably my all-time favorite crochet accessory. They keep me warm when the winter wind picks up and are the perfect touch of warmth when you need just a little bit more than a jacket on a chilly spring morning. And the fact that you can whip one up in a few evenings and many use a single...
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After crocheting for over forty years, Lily Chin has learned a trick or two-how to manage loose ends, create the perfect beginning chain, and speed up your crochet just to name a few. And in her new workshop, she shares over seventy of her best tips and tricks. She'll even teach you a new thing or...
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The Boteh Scarf is one of the most popular crochet scarves ever published by Interweave Crochet . This simple motif scarf reminded designer Kathy Merrick of Persian carpet Boteh (Old Persian for "cluster of leaves"). This classic motif can look like leaves, pine cones, pears, or paisleys. And...
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The stitches in Lily Chin's Swan Lake shawl ( Interweave Crochet Spring 2013 ) move just like a stage of dancers, swaying to and fro, then linking arms and turning. It works up just like a dance as well, once you get the hang of it. Here's a quick primer on how to crochet Bruges lace. The foundation...
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Cottons, silks, linen, and ribbon—are you ready for spring crochet? I love the gossamer lace of spring cardigans and shawls. They walk that delicate balance between the warmth of the summer sun and the chill of winter. And there is something about the first green buds of spring that make me think...
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In the Spring 2013 Issue of Interweave Crochet , we use a lot of yarns with constructions that you may not have used before: chainette, ribbon, ladder. One such yarn is this wonderfully chunky ribbon yarn called Opus from Universal Yarns . Lily Chin uses this yarn to great effect in the Cancan Collar...
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Popping down the farmer's market for a few fresh vegetables, on your way to a fabulous weekend in the country, or perhaps just headed out to do a bit of shopping? Don't forget your crocheted bag. Our free crochet bag eBook has a crochet purse, tote, messenger bag, case, and market bag for any...