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This week I decided to reorganize my crochet books, making sure the beginner crochet books were together and the crochet pattern books were organized by pattern type. I will admit that this process took far longer than it should have. I kept stopping to browse through the pages of each book. Pages of...
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Toni Rexroat
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Jun 15, 2013
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I am always on the lookout for a quick and easy stitch. In last winter's issue of Interweave Crochet I was reintroduced to the linked crochet stitch. This is easily one of my favorite stitches. Fast and simple, the linked crochet stitch combines the speed and height of taller stitches, such as the...
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With temperatures edging toward record breaking highs, summer is here with a vengeance. It's time to put away the wool sweater patterns of winter and pull out some fun new lace crochet projects. Perhaps try a new lace technique such as filet crochet or broomstick lace. Now you can explore chunky...
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Did you ever play with blocks when you were a little kid? I loved building boxes, towers, and colorful geometric designs. The possibilities were endless. I guess I never outgrew my love of building blocks; I simply combined it with crochet. Banjo Bag by Sharon Ballsmith That's how I have always seen...
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Tunisian crochet returned to the spotlight a few years ago, and accessories worked with Tunisian simple stitch and yarn overs peaked my interest. This fascinating crochet technique seemed to be a cross between crochet a knitting, picking up a loop for each stitch across and then working each stitch off...
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In the Summer 2013 issue of Interweave Crochet , you'll find a nifty pattern for crocheted sleeves by Natasha Robarge. This little tutorial should help you create, assemble and join the motifs. Joined, the motifs form cap sleeves that replace fabric sleeves on a jersey shirt. Each sleeve calls for...
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If you have ever crochet a project using Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit stitch, or Tunisian purl stitch, you have probably noticed that they have some in common. These three stitches are all relatively short, closer in height to a single crochet stitch. Ennis Shawl by Vashti Braha The height of...
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On the Back Page of the Summer 2013 issue of Interweave Crochet, you'll find a stunning photo of stunning crochet. Here's its story. The Denver Art Museum just opened a very cool exhibit: Spun: Adventures in Textiles (it's open until Sept 22, 2013). You can read all about initial impressions...
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In the Summer 2013 issue of Interweave Crochet , we review six silk-blend yarns. Here are seven more—because we just can't get enough of them! Love! Silk, a delicious, crochet-friendly fiber, is well suited for year-round wear, absorbing moisture in warm weather and keeping warm air close in...
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Summer is a great time for motif projects. The bite-sized elements are light and easy to work, and they come together quickly into stunning garments. When you can join those motifs together as you go, you get the added pleasure of a quickly-finished piece without the fiddly frustration of seaming it...
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Have you ever found yourself searching for a practical Toilet Tidy or Night Cap Antimacassar? No, me neither, but I love to read the vintage patterns, peruse the project images, and learn about the popular crochet fashions of the late 1800s. I have crocheted from a few of these antique patterns, and...
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Whether you work the crochet trim first, last, or as an edging on a store-bought or knitted piece, the right trim or border give your project eye-catching appeal. You can also modify most patterns, adding a crochet edging of your choice or substituting the given trim with one of your own choosing. Kristin...
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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...