Crochet! Summer 2022

There’s an energy that fills the summer months that can’t be found in any other season, and that energy is what makes summer my favorite time of year. It’s the anticipation of fun and excitement, the countdowns to vacations and the days at the beach. It’s spending time with family and friends and making memories that will linger like the summer sun. Summer is made of flowers in full bloom and sun-kissed days. It’s bright and playful. ...Summer is made of flowers in full bloom and sun-kissed days. It’s bright and playful. Beginning my journey at Crochet! has me filled with that same summer energy, with that anticipation and excitement that leaves me counting down to release dates. I’m excited to work with so many incredible designers and crocheters, and…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 34 inches (small) [38 inches (medium), 42 inches (large), 46 inches (X-large), 50 inches (2X-large), 54 inches (3X-large)] Length from shoulder: 25 inches (small) [25 inches (medium), 25% inches (large), 26 inches (X-large), 26 inches (2X-large), 26 inches (3X-large)] MATERIALS • Scheepjes Softfun light (DK) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (1¾ oz/153 yds/50g per skein): 8 [8, 9, 10, 11, 12] skeins #2603 cool blue • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle • 3-inch frog closure GAUGE Blocked garment: (Sc, dc) 4 times = 2 inches; 7 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses.…

Crocheting with beads can literally make a project shine with additional texture and radiance. Beads that are brightly colored or have a high-gloss finish such as crystal, ceramic, acrylic, metal, pearls and glass beads exude sparkle and bling, whereas matte beads in a color matching the yarn or beads made from organic materials such as wood, gemstones or shells bring a subtle richness to a design. Beaded crochet designs can be made with embroidery floss, nylon or hemp cords, cotton crochet threads, wire and all weights of yarn from lace- to chunky-weight. However, for clarity, I will use the word “yarn” to represent all of these options in the remainder of this article. It is important to consider how a project will be used when selecting yarns and beads. Items…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bracelet: 1¾ inches wide x 7½ inches long Earrings: 15⁄8 inches in diameter excluding top bead and earring wire MATERIALS* • Hemptique #10 hemp cord (205 ft per spool): 1 spool natural (bracelet only) 1 spool turquoise (earrings only) • Size 3/2.1mm steel crochet hook • Turquoise Impressions Jasper Flat Oval 14 x 10mm beads, 5 (bracelet only) • Turquoise Impressions Jasper 6mm round beads, 17 (bracelet only) • White Howlite Flat Oval 14 x 10mm beads, 10 (earrings only) • White Howlite round 6mm beads, 4 (earrings only) • Nunn Designs Sterling Silver Long “U” Shape Hook Ear Wire 10 x 25mm, 1 pair (earrings only) •.006-inch/.15mm Beadalon Wildfire bead weaving thread, 8-inch length (earrings only) • Tapestry needle *All beads, hemp cords and earring wires…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 60 inches across the top; 40 inches across the bottom x 30 inches deep MATERIALS • Scheepjes Chunky Monkey medium (Aran) weight acrylic yarn (3% oz/126 yds/100g per ball): 2 balls #1054 tawny (A) 3 balls #1114 golden yellow (B) 3 balls #1824 pickle (C) • Size I/5.5mm crochet hook • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE 12 dc = 4 inches; 7 rows = 4 inches SPECIAL STITCHES Double crochet cluster (dc cl): Yo, insert hook in ch-5 sp, yo, pull up a Ip, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (2 Ips on hook), yo, insert hook in same ch-5 sp, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (3 Ips on hook), yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 31½ inches (X-small) [34½ inches (small), 39½ inches (medium), 42 inches (large), 45 inches (X-large), 49½ inches (2X-large)] Length: 21 inches (X-small) [21½ inches (small), 22 inches (medium), 23 inches (large), 23½ inches (X-large), 24 inches (2X-large)] MATERIALS • Designing Vashti Lotus fine (sport) weight cotton/rayon yarn (3½ oz/ 256 yds/100g per ball): 2 [2, 2, 3, 3, 3] balls #021 bamboo green • Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE After stretching and snapping back to natural position: 4 reps of puff foundation = 3 inches After blocking: 4 V-sts = 3 inches; 8 V-st…