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Interweave Crochet Spring 2009


New Issue Spring 2009
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On Newsstands March 31, 2009!

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Inside this Issue!

Forest Flower Cardigan Rib & Fan Socks Glittering Capelet Simply Bibs Malabrigo Top

Forest Flower Pullover
Kristin Omdahl

A yoke of floral motifs highlights a linked-crochet tunic.

Rib & Fan Socks
Carol Ginsberg Brown

Clever construction keeps these socks stretchy.

Glittering Capelet
Lily M. Chin

A lacy shoulder warmer lends gentle charm to modern attire.

Simply Bibs
Lisa Naskrent

Embroidery highlights cheery single-crochet colorwork.

Malabrigo Top
Julia Vaconsin

Ribs meet shells in a top that suits both work and play.

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Welcome spring with light wraps and stylish cover-ups, as well as easy-carry totes and a cabled baby blanket. A medley of 20 projects will keep you crocheting into summer. Doris Chan unravels the mysteries of lace, and Back to Basics shows how to do linked crochet. In crochet history, Dora Ohrenstein seeks crochet’s origins, and Departures peeks into the tiny world of Mariella Vitale.

Features

Departments

Web Projects

Designer Profile: Julia Vaconsin
Simple Design with French Flair

By Dawn Ellerd
Julia Vaconsin: passionate about simply wearable fashion.

Spring 2009 CrochetON THE COVER:
Forest Flower
Pullover,

page 12.

 • Strands
 • New & Notable
 • Crochet Around Town:
    Atlanta
 • Yarn Spotlight
 • Back to Basics:
    Linked Crochet
 • Reader Gallery
 • Glossary
 • Oops
 • Sources for Supplies
 • Advertisers’ Index
 • Departures:
    Mariella Vitale
 • Supply list for projects

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Beyond the Basics:
Crocheted Lace

By Doris Chan
The diva of exploded doilies demystifies lace.

A Tangled Trail to Crochet ’s Origin
By Dora Ohrenstein
Tales meet truth in the quest for crochet’s birthplace.

 

More Projects

Amazing Grace Wrap Tremendous Tote Seaside Throw Fan and Petal Neck Lace Solas Caomh

Amazing Grace Wrap
Ellen K. Gormley

Silky corn-fiber motif wrap is an everyday cardi or a lacy peignoir.

Tremendous Tote
Marlaina Bird

The Fibonacci sequence determines striping on this roomy felted tote.

Seaside Throw
Rhonda Davis

Tunisian crochet lap blanket evokes starfish, sand, and sea.

Fan and Petal Neck Lace
Doris Chan

Feathery lace lends warmth with vintage style.

Sólás Caomh
Jodi Euchner

A cabled baby blanket gives tender comfort.

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Spring Shell Audrey Hat Blossom Kimono Tulip Skirt Still Waters Shrug

Spring Shell
Simona Merchant-Dest

An asymmetrical panel sets off this vest tunic.

Audrey Hat
Christina Marie Potter

A wide-brimmed sun hat with star-quality fashion.

Blossom Kimono
Robyn Chachula

Two colors bloom on this join-as-you-go sweater.
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Tulip Skirt
Annette Petavy

Soft spring stripes dance out to a flared hem.

Still Waters Shrug
Ellen K. Gormley

Shells ripple across this alpaca stunner.

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Emerald Scarf Spring Market Bag Snuggly Hoodie Adalia Tank Top  

Emerald Scarf
Tracy St. John

This lacy gem offers gossamer warmth for spring.

Spring Market Bag
Carol Ventura

A go-to-market bag with a clever drawstring.

Snuggly Hoodie
Lisa Naskrent

A hoodie vest keeps a stylish baby warm.

Adalia Tank Top
Marikka Hughes

Motifs soften a T-strap back on this swingy tank in plus sizes.

 
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