For those of us who love crochet with a passion, there's nothing like a magazine filled with timeless designs that cost only pennies each! This Spring 2013 issue gives you full-color photos, complete instructions, and how-to articles and techniques, all direct to you from our crochet-loving editors.
Make the most of those hard-to-come-by crochet moments with foolproof designs in appealing colors, guaranteed to be as much fun to stitch as they are to use (or give as thoughtful gifts!).
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At Home -- Chain Stripes Afghan
Design by Katherine Eng
Ten delicious colors combine in a gorgeous rainbow of stripes that consist of rows of small connective chains that create a vibrant and unique grid-like pattern.
At Home -- First Impressions Rug
Design by Carrie Carpenter
This light, fresh rug features an interesting single crochet variation called a spike stitch, which is worked into the row below the working row. It creates a soft, cushy fabric your feet will love!
At Home -- Love Expressions Pillow
Design by Leshia Tweddle
This cute, colorful floor pillow answers the question "How do I love thee?" with three familiar symbols of love—hearts and X's and O's (hugs and kisses). Make it for someone special in your life!
At Home -- Vivaldi Throw
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby for Shibaguyz Designz
One word best describes this stunning throw: Wow! Large, vibrant flower motifs connected with small, earthy brown and green squares create a vivid palette that’s a color feast for the eyes.
Beginner's Corner -- Big Beads Necklace
Design by Andee Graves
Make a simple single crochet thread cord that's perfect for large-hole beads and pendants.
Caring & Sharing -- Sock Monkey Cuddle Blanket
Design by Bendy Carter
Crochet a comforting little friend for a child who has suffered abuse.
Crochet Solutions 101
By Darla Sims
Welcome to our new column designed to address crochet problems and questions from our readers. Let us know what you need help with and we'll do our best to provide a solution!
Dress It Up -- Desert Flowers Wrap
Design by Karen McKenna
Designed to be worn as a shawl or oversized scarf, this beautiful wrap is worked vertically in an easy double crochet mesh pattern with the flowers crocheted at row ends as the pattern is worked.
Dress It Up -- Euro-Style Scarf
Design by Cindy Adams
This easy, extra-long scarf captures the trendy European style of light, open-weave scarves worn in multiple wraps around the neck. We think it’s right in vogue, n'est-ce pas?
Dress It Up -- Garden Party Purse
Design by Randy Cavaliere
Pretty ribbon yarn in soft pastel shades gives a light, spring look to this party-perfect bag accented with a playful peekaboo section around the middle and eco-friendly bamboo handles.
Dress It Up -- Spring Fling Bag
Design by Debra Arch
An otherwise plain bag gets an unexpected pop of color and design dazzle with the addition of a large, vibrant lace motif wrapped around one side of the body.
Dress It Up -- Vineyard at Dawn Shawl
Design by Linda Dean
Another winner in the 2012 Crochet Guild of America Design Competition was this stunning shawl that beautifully captures the soft, glistening hues of an early morning vineyard. The designer created this very similar but less complicated version of her winning design just for Crochet! readers. It's still a bit challenging, but definitely worth the effort!
Easy As 1-2-3 -- Island Breeze Scarf
Design by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz
This light, breezy scarflette is designed to be self-fastening with its keyhole-style structure.
Editor's Choice -- Whirlwind Shrug
Design by Diana Toni
Create a spectacular prizewinning piece that can be worn as an oversize wrap or shrug.
In Stitches -- Little Buds & Tab Stitch
Designs by Annie's
In celebration of spring, our pretty Little Buds pattern will add a fresh floral look to your projects, and the uniquely fun Tab Stitch design really does look very much like rows of pull tabs!
Learn It! Do It! -- Love Cuff
By Linda Dean
Create a filet cuff for the wrist and a tapestry cuff for the arm that each spell out "LOVE."
Learn It! Do It! -- Recreating Filet Into Tapestry Crochet
By Linda Dean
Learn how to turn traditional filet patterns into modern tapestry crochet designs.
Slip Into Style -- Carolyn Jacket
Design by Melissa Leapman
An openwork pattern around the neckline creates elegant lace cutouts that make a perfect counterpoint to the solid pattern of the body. The same lacework is carried through on the lower sleeves.
Slip Into Style -- Draped-in-Lace Vest
Design by Doris Chan for Caron
Worked from side to side in one piece with two armholes and no seams, this light, airy vest features a more fitted openwork top section that works effortlessly into flowing lace panels on the bottom, creating a loose, comfortable style with a sassy bit of swing.
Slip Into Style -- Easy-Does-It Tunic
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby for Shibaguyz Designz
This beginner garment consists (literally) of four simple rectangles—two for the body, one for the belt and one for the cowl-style collar. It couldn't be easier, and it looks so flattering and chic!
Slip Into Style -- Half 'n' Half Duster
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby for Shibaguyz Designz
A lace skirt and lower sleeves make a beautiful contrast to the solid-stitch pattern of the bodice and upper sleeves of this gorgeous spring duster. The skirt length can easily be adjusted to suit one’s preference.
Slip Into Style -- Isla Tunic
Design by Joyce Bragg
Lacy love-knot sections on the upper back, shoulders and lower edge give breezy style to this versatile tunic that can be worn over a variety of spring and summer outfits.
Slip Into Style -- Kerry Shrug
By Jennifer Ryan
This beautiful shrug, created exclusively for Crochet!, is a less complex version of the designer's intricate prizewinning piece in the 2012 Crochet Guild of America Design Competition.
Slip Into Style -- Ribbons & Lace Top
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby for Shibaguyz Designz
A simple, solid-pattern body is dressed up with elegant lace sleeves and skirt in this charmingly feminine top. Decorative ribbon lacings on the sleeves give added flair, but the top looks great without them too.
Small Wonders -- Blottir Bébé Snuggler
Design by Denise Lavoie
Named for the French words for "snuggle" and "baby," this cocoon is a quick modular project that can easily be made in a weekend. An added hood is nice for extra-chilly or windy spring days.
Small Wonders -- Early Morning Tank Top
Design by Alla Koval
A simple double crochet bodice gets dressed up with a lacy net skirt adorned with pearl paillettes and sequins in this darling little girl’s spring and summer top. Colorful flowers add a sweet finishing touch.
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