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The Official Saturn Sweater and Pluto Pullover CAL
Jan 7, 2013 – Jan 12, 2013: Buy magazine, purchase yarn, and crochet swatch.
Jan 13, 2013 – Jan 26, 2013: Make yoke.
Jan 27, 2013 – Feb 10, 2013: Make body
Feb 11, 2013 – Feb 24, 2013: Make sleeves.
Feb 25, 2013 – March 8, 2013: Make buttonband or placket, work surface crochet, sew on buttons.
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In the Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 issues of Interweave Crochet,
Linda Permann designed sister sweaters, a cardigan and a pullover. In
the Winter issue, she explains how to convert a cardigan pattern to a
pullover and a pullover to a cardigan.
For this CAL, you can
make either of the sweaters, whichever suits you best. I will be making
the Saturn Sweater, because I'm a cardigan kind of gal. This
beginner-friendly pattern is ideal for a first sweater project. It has a
bit of waist shaping, which adds swerve without being binding. If you
prefer a looser fit, be sure to purchase more yarn. The surface crochet
is a great finishing touch, but perhaps you'd prefer to work it solid,
or incorporate stripes as you crochet it. Truly, this is a blank-canvas
sweater. Make a little sketch and color it in to create your own design.
The Zara
yarn (by Filatura di Crosa) used for both sweaters is an excellent yarn
for this project. It's soft, smooshy, washable wool. And it comes in a
terrific range of colors.
This is a generous schedule, but you'll probably have a hard time pacing
yourself once you start. I'll share tips along the way and pop in to
the Forum to answer questions, give advice, and (most fun of all) check
out images of your WIPs and FOs.
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The Official Sylvia Sweater CAL by Sharon Zientara
Nov 7, 2012 -- Nov 17, 2012: Buy magazine and purchase yarn.
Nov 18, 2012 -- Dec 1, 2012: Make Back of sweater.
Dec 2, 2012 -- Dec 15, 2012: Make Fronts of Sweater
Dec 16, 2012 -- Dec 29, 2012: Make Sleeves.
Dec. 30, 2012 -- Jan. 12th, 2013: Set In Sleeves, Make Ribbed Border, Attach Buttons, Sew Trim.
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For the Fall issue of Interweave Crochet, I challenged myself to design "the essential cardigan."
Since I like feminine cuts with a little bit of special detail, I made a fitted, scoop-neck cardigan with set-in sleeves and crocheted chain stitch embroidery. The Sylvia Sweater is a great beginner crochet garment, as it features an easily memorable stitch pattern and just a bit of waist shaping. It is meant to be worn with little to no ease, but if you want something a little less fitted, you could either eliminate the waist shaping (you'll be able to crochet it in the blink of an eye!), or just go up one size. It's crocheted with The Fibre Co. Canopy Worsted, a luscious, smoosh-able blend of alpaca, merino, and bamboo that is available in quite a lovely palette of colors.
It's great with an every day sort of outfit, but I think the trim also makes it a perfect pairing for holiday party dresses. You could even add some beads for extra sass! So, pick up your hook and yarn, the Fall issue of Interweave Crochet, and come crochet-along with me! I'll be here in the Forum to answer questions, give advice, ogle yarn...whatever.
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Crochet Oya: A Create Your Own CAL
by Shelby Allaho, Victoria Hewerdine Thornton, Dora Ohrenstein, P. K. Olson, and Natasha Robarge
June 8th, 2012 -- June 16, 2012: Select Oya pattern and item to which it will be applied. Purchase and/or stash-dive for yarn or thread.
June 17, 2012 -- June 23, 2012: Determine desired length of edging, and crochet to desired length.
June 24, 2012 -- June 30, 2012: Prepare or create items to which Oya will be applied.
July 1, 2012 -- July 7, 2012: Attach item to Oya as desired. Complete any finishing as necessary.
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The bounce of wee flowers, a swirl of color, delicate loops, and lacy trim add just the right finishing touch to garments and other projects.
This is a "Create Your Own" CAL. Choose your Oya pattern from our Summer 2012 issue of Interweave Crochet. Designs include Traditional Oya, Loopy Edging, Tiara Trim, Bruges Border, or Swirl Edge. Decide where you would like to apply your Oya from the ideas included in the issue, or whatever else tickles your fancy!
These Oya are worked in an assortment of yarns, from fine thread to a chunky weight wool including Lizbeth thread size 20, Blue Ridge Yarns Luxury Linen, Louet Gems in three weights, Nazli Gelin Garden thread size 10, and Berroco Linsey.
Join us on the blog to get inspiration, encouragement, and different methods for applying Oya to fabric.
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Goldilocks' Hat
by Marty Miller
June 1, 2012 – June 7, 2012: Download Goldilock's Hat pattern and get yarn.
June 8, 2012 – June 12, 2012: Work through Rnd 10.
June 13, 2012 – June 15, 2012: Work through Rnd 26.
June 16, 2012 – June 19, 2012: Finish brim and flower or earflaps.
Blogs
The Basics of a Crochet Hat: Let's Start at the Crown
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This fabulous crocheted baby hat is the perfect project for a beginning crocheter. Worked in Lion Brand LB Collection Pure Wool, a worsted weight yarn, an experienced crocheter could finish Goldilocks' Hat in an evening for the perfect quick crochet gift, and the pattern is perfect for those just learning to crochet.
For those of you who want to whip up a hat for a little boy, keep an eye on the blog for information on adding stripes and earflaps instead of the flower and ruffle.
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Meadow Shawl
by Kathy Merrick
April 5, 2012 – April 20, 2012: Pick colors and get yarn!
April 20, 2012 – May 20, 2012: Work first 4 rows of motifs (22 motifs)
May 20, 2012 – June 20, 2012: Work next three rows of motifs (27 motifs)
June 20, 2012 – July 20, 2012: Work next three rows of motifs (36 motifs)
July 20, 2012 – August 20, 2012: Work next 2 rows of motifs (29 motifs)
August 20, 2012 – September 20, 2012: Work one front section (28 motifs)
September 20, 2012 – October 20, 2012: Work other front section (28 motifs)
October 20, 2012 – Nov 1, 2012: Edging
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It's a shawl, made of Nazli Gelin thread, and designed by Kathy Merrick. Of course this means I have to make it, right? It's the perfect recipe for happy stitching.
If you'd like to join in the Meadow Shawl crochet-along, head to the forums! I'll be going at a nice leisurely pace of around one motif per day, reveling in the fact that this lightweight cotton thread makes for great warm-weather crocheting; perfect for a few stolen moments on the front porch, sipping iced tea.
You can find the Meadow Shawl pattern in the Interweave Crochet Spring 2012 issue.
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Swingy Skirt
by Victoria Hewerdine Thornton
March 16, 2012 – March 24, 2012: Order yarn and get gauge.
March 25, 2012 – March 31, 2012: Work Rounds 1-13
April 1 – April 7, 2012: Work Rounds 13-27
April 8 – April 14, 2012: Work Rounds 27-40
April 15 – April 21: Finish & Twirl!
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Worked in the round from the top down, the Swingy Skirt, from Interweave Crochet Spring 2012 has double-crochet at the top for coverage, and then it flows out into longer treble-crochet, with increases to create gently undulating flares. Elastic cord is crocheted into the waistband for an easy fit.
This fun skirt is worked in Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo, a perfectly lightweight spring yarn.
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Sir Stephen the Bunny
March 12, 2012 – March 16, 2012: Download 8 Free Crochet Amigurumi Patterns: Amigurumi Crochet with Crochet Me eBook and order yarn.
March 17, 2012 – March 23, 2012: Crochet head.
March 24, 2012 – March 30, 2012: Crochet body.
March 31, 2012 – April 6, 2012: Crochet arms and legs.
April 7, 2012 – April 13, 2012: Crochet soles, ears, and vest.
April 14, 2012 – April 20, 2012: Finish and cuddle!
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Last week I invited you to vote for the amigurumi who would star in our National Crochet Month Crochet-along. And the winner, with 50% of the votes, is Sir Stephen the Bunny!
Sir Stephen the Bunny is a great pattern for experienced and beginning crocheters alike. This cuddly stuffed animal was inspired by antique toys. Download 8 Free Crochet Amigurumi Patterns: Amigurumi Crochet with Crochet Me eBook for free.
This adorable bunny is crocheted with Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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