Crochet-Along

 

 

Fancywork Cloche

November 12 – November 19, 2011 Order yarn and pattern and get gauge
November 20 – November 26, 2011 Work Rounds 1-5 of Body
November 27 – December 3, 2011 Finish Body Section
December 4 – December 10, 2011 Work Rounds 1–5 of Top
December 11 – December 17, 2011 Finish Top Section
December 18 – December 24, 2011 Block and Gift!

 

  Front post single crochet stitches and carefully placed decreases create an intricately textured lace beanie in Simona Merchant-Dest's Fancywork Cloche. You can find the pattern in the Interweave Crochet Accessories 2011 issue (available in print while supplies last as well as digitally.)

This beautiful hat is worked in Alpaca with a Twist Socrates, a wonderfully warm alpaca blend yarn.
         
     
 

River Walk Wrap

November 7 – November 13, 2011 Order yarn and pattern and get gauge.
November 14 – Nobember 20, 2011 Finish 5 repeats of pattern.
November 21 – November 27, 2011 Finish 10 repeats of pattern.
November 28 – December 4, 2011 Finish 15 repeats of pattern.
December 5 – December 11, 2011 Finish 20 repeats of pattern.
December 12 – December 22, 2011 Block.

 

A six row repeat worked in laceweight silk creates the simple elegance of the River Walk Wrap. You can find the pattern in the Interweave Crochet Summer 2011 issue (available in print while supplies last as well as digitally.)

 This light wrap is worked in Halcyon Yarn 2\12 Gemstone Silk, a luxurious 100% silk yarn.

 
     


Betty's Tunisian Tee

September 26 – October 10, 2011 Order yarn and pattern and get gauge.
October 11 – 31, 2011 Work first and second base triangles.
November 1 – 21, 2011Work first and second body blocks.
November 22 – December 12, 2011 Work bust and back blocks.
December 13 – January 2, 2011 Work sleeves.
January 3 – January 9, 2011 Finishing.

Blogs

Sweater Workshop: Betty's Tunisian Tee

Betty's Tunisian Tee: Finding the Stitches

Betty's Tunisian Tee: The First Body Block

The strong lines and textures created with a combination of Tunisian knit stitches and Tunisian purl stitches make Betty's Tunisian Tee a uniquely use of the Tunisian technique. You can find the pattern in the Interweave Crochet Fall 2011 issue (available in print while supplies last as well as digitally).

This Tunisian top is worked in Stitch Diva Studios Studio Silk, a lustrous, 100% silk yarn that lends its elegant gleam to this glamorous tee.

Check out the Betty's Tunisian Tee Sweater Workshop for more information on this top's unique construction.

 
     



 

Petal Pullover

July 4 – 17, 2011 Order yarn and pattern and get gauge.
July 18 – July 24, 2011 Work in the round to "Shape right back".
July 25 –- August 7, 2011 Finish back.
August 8 – August 21, 2011 Finish front.
August 22 –- August 27, 2011 Sleeves.
August 28 – September 19, 2011 Finishing.

Blogs

Beginning the Petal Pullover

Watching Lace Grow: A Blocking Story

 

If your summer is heating up or you are just looking for a great lace project, join Toni for the Petal Pullover Crochet-along. You can find the pattern in the Interweave Crochet Spring 2011 issue (available in print while supplies last or digital). Once finished, this top can be worn year-round with a variety of layering options.

This pullover is worked in Louet Merlin, a heavenly linen and wool blend that keeps the lace light and the stitches defined.

 


 

Owlivia & Little Livvie

June 24 – June 30, 2011 Get pattern and yarn.
July 1 – July 7, 2011 Work body.
July 8 – July 14, 2011 Shape back and tail, make face.
July 15 – July 21, 2011 Make beak, wings and feet. Weave in ends.

Blogs

Owlivia & Little Livvie: Show & Tell Your FO's!

 

Join assistant editor Sharon Zientara for our very first amigurumi crochet-along. Owlivia and Little Livvie were published in the Summer 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet. This is a great beginner project or a way to get your feet wet with our crochet-alongs.

Make Owlivia in Red Heart Soft Yarn, or challenge your skills (as well as your eyesight!) with tiny and sweet Little Livvie, the thread version, worked in Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread size 10. Either way, this is an adorable project to keep or give as a gift to anyone who could use a little crocheted happiness.

         
 


Dahlia Shawl

Schedule
May 25 – June 6, 2011: Get pattern and yarn.
June 7 – June 17, 2011: Work first repeat.
June 18 – July 15, 2011: Complete repeats.
July 16 – July 29, 2011: Work edging.
July 30 – July 31, 2011: Block.

Blogs

Lace Shawl Blocking

Join our resident shawl lover, Sarah Read, as she begins the Dahlia Shawl crochet-along. The Dahlia Shawl was published in the Interweave Crochet Spring 2011 issue and includes stitch diagrams for the shawl body and edging. This shawl calls for Manos del Uruguay Lace yarn. A luxurious blend of baby alpaca, silk, and cashmere, this Manos yarn is a pleasure to work with and wear. 


 
     




Chain Reaction Afghan Project

Schedule

This is an ongoing Crochet-Along. We'll do a square a week, starting June 20. Check out the forum to see the schedule. See you there!

 

 

Gather up your crochet group and make a Chain Reaction Afghan together! Of course, you can make one on your own, but how much faster and more fun if you work on one together! This project is a great tool for learning new stitches and color combinations. Use the colors we selected, make your own color choices or make a colorful stash-buster afghan. See the forum for details on where to locate the patterns. For each afghan made and donated, Interweave will donate $5 to Warm Up America.



 
     



Moth Wings Shrug

Schedule
March 31 – April 6, 2011 Order yarn and pattern.
April 6 – April 13, 2011 Get gauge!
April 13 – April 20, 2011 Work base row of motifs.
April 20 – April 27, 2011 Complete the right front.
April 27 – May 4, 2011 Complete the left front.
May 4 –May 11, 2011 Complete the back.
May 11 – May 18, 2011 Complete the sleeves and collar.
May 18 – May 25, 2011 Complete the edgings and block.

Blogs

Joining Motifs as You Go: The Moth Wings Shrug

Constructing the Moth Wings Shrug Sleeve

A Motif Wedding Shrug

We can’t wait to begin the Moth Wings Shrug! You can find the pattern in the Interweave Crochet Summer 2010 issue or sold individually in the Interweave Store. The pattern calls for Nazli Gelin Garden, a luxuriously soft and relatively inexpensive thread. As you create this elegant shrug, you will learn how to join motifs as you go and work with thread. We can’t wait to crochet with you!

***Sizes 39 (41, 44)" Work 1 more full row of motifs on the fronts and back for a total of 70 full motifs.

 
     




Sydney's Sideways Socks

Schedule
March 3
March 10, 2011: Order yarn and the pattern.
March 10
March 20, 2011: Get gauge!
March 20
April 1, 2011: Complete the increase section.
April 1
April 20, 2011: Complete the even section.
April 20
May 1, 2011: Complete the decrease section.
May 1
May 7, 2011: Finishing.

  We’re having a blast getting started on our Sydney’s Sideways Socks crochet-along! The pattern can be found in our Interweave Crochet Accessories 2010 Special Issue, and we’re using Wisdom Yarns Poems Sock (distributed by Universal Yarns). These are great socks, and they are worked in a ribbed stitch from side-to-side, for a perfect fit. Come join us!