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Interweave Crochet Winter 2009


New Issue Winter 2009
$7.99

On Newsstands December 29, 2009!

Interweave Crochet is your single best source for crochet news, ideas, articles, and best of all — patterns! Prepare yourself for gasps of delight when your friends see you working on a project that goes way beyond the scarf and afghan.

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Inside this Issue!

Sunset Ruana Tatiana Pullover Twilight Duster Katharine Vest Russell Sweater

Sunset Ruana
Sharon Falkner

TUNISIAN: Drapey entrelac ruana has rich color and stylish wearability.

Tatiana Pullover
Marlaina Bird

Deep ribbed cuffs and hem frame this lacy alpaca pullover.

Twilight Duster
Doris Chan

An intriguing spike stitch gives this coat a retro houndstooth look.

Katharine Vest
Dora Ohrenstein

TUNISIAN: A classic shape is updated with jazzy self-striping yarn.

Russell Sweater
Annette Petavy

Ribs in two directions shape this sweater sized for boys and men.

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We're all about texture in the Winter issue. If you haven't tried Tunisian crochet yet, our special focus will get you started with the basics, then you can develop your skills with four projects. Learn about the history of this interesting fusion of knit and crochet, and learn the best way to seam this fabric. Plus read a profile of a Tunisian technician who develops new stitches. Other projects explore more texture: faux cables, spike stitch, bobbles. In Yarn Spotlight, see how the same afghan motif appears in six different yarns. For immediate gratification, try some of the projects in our Winter Accessories section. Betsy Greer introduces you to a charity that looks for handmade toys, and Toni Rexroat gets you started with an amigurumi Frog Prince. In all, 21 projects will keep you cozy and crocheting through the season!

Features

Departments

Web Projects

Profile: Angela Grabowski
By Dora Ohrenstein
Meet the technician behind the Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet.

Winter 2009 CrochetON THE COVER:
Sunset Ruana,
Sharon Falkner, page 12.

 • Strands
 • New & Notable
 • Crochet Around Town:
    Chicago
 • Yarn Spotlight
 • Back to Basics:
    Seaming Tunisian
 • Reader Gallery
 • Glossary
 • Oops
 • Sources for Supplies
 • Advertisers’ Index
 • Departures:
    About Faces
 • Supply list for projects

Mulled Spices Afghan In our online store:
Create entrelac crochet in Tunisian simple stitch to make the Mulled Spices Afghan.

Download larger charts for Mischa Mittens.

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Fast and Fabulous: 24K Hook Catcher
By Marcy Smith
This quick project will keep your hook close at hand.

Beyond the Basics: Tunisian Crochet
By Dora Ohrenstein
Learn the history of Tunisian crochet and master some basic stitches.

Craftivism: Cuddlers for Children
By Betsy Greer
Project Night Night invites you to make toys for homeless children.

More Projects

Luna Sweater Frog Charming Rose Diamonds Tunic Zoe Vest Aubrey Jacket

Luna Sweater
Kim Guzman

Faux cables give rich texture to this V-neck pullover.

Frog Charming
Toni Rexroat

This amigurumi frog is a terrific companion.

Rose Diamonds Tunic
Judith L. Swartz

Bobbled diamonds accent the hem and cuffs of this tunic.

Zoe Vest
Ellen K. Gormley

Cropped, textured vest is a peppy layer for winter.

Aubrey Jacket
Tram Nguyen

TUNISIAN: Customize this top-down raglan for a perfect fit.

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Arc de Triomphe Cardigan Katrina Shawl Flip-Flop Floor Pillow Spring Fever Mittens Painted Turtle Afghan

Arc de Triomphe Cardigan
Annette Petavy

Put on a little je ne sais quois with this lacy, but warm, cardigan.

Katrina Shawl
Lisa Pflug

Motifs are joined as you go in this mohair shawl.

Flip-Flop Floor Pillow
Brianna Mewborn

TUNISIAN: An engaging stitch helps you work up this pillow quickly.

Spring Fever Mittens
Julia Vaconsin

Sewn-on flowers enliven these felted child’s mittens.

Painted Turtle Afghan
Edie Eckman

This hexagon-motif afghan is portable up until you put it together.

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Woolen Comforts

Candy Cloche Bubble Bag Mischa Mittens Amelia Hat and Scarf  

Candy Cloche
Linda Permann

Cloche edged with star stitch keeps you stylishly warm.

Bubble Bag
Tracy St. John

Motifs form the basis of this felted bag.

Mischa Mittens
Danielle Kassne

Crochet over pencil roving to make these super-warm mittens.

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Amelia Hat and Scarf
Elisa Cleveland

Trefoil motifs unite the look of this set.

 
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