Crochet! Spring 2023

Once the winter starts fading away and spring is in sight, I want nothing more than to be outside and surrounded by the green of new growth and flowers that are just starting to bloom. I want to be basking in the sunshine, finally defrosting from the cold. That isn't always possible since there are always cold days that linger well into the new season. Days that make it feel like spring never arrived in the first place, with frost creeping onto windows and plants. But the other days—the days of unexpected warmth that seems to seep into your heart—are the days that make spring feel magical. … But the other days—the days of unexpected warmth that seems to seep into your heart—are the days that make spring feel magical……

SIZED TO 5X INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size small/ medium; changes for large/X-large, 2X-large/ 3X-large and 4X-large/5X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 42½, [50, 57, 64] inches Length from shoulder to bottom of scallop: 44 inches MATERIALS • Omega Isuela super fine (fingering) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/295 yds/ 100g per skein): 6 [7, 8, 9] skeins #1 white • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers (optional) GAUGE 7 mesh or blocks (22 sts) = 4 inches; 9 pattern rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES The cover-up is worked lengthwise, with the scallop edging worked at the end of rightside rows and beginning of the wrong-side rows. Rows 2-5 of Back Right create the main…

Since the cover-up is worked lengthwise, larger sizes will have more rows on each side. To accommodate the number of rows for the different sizes, the instructions are divided into sections even though the back is worked in one piece and the front is also worked in one piece. You might want to mark the rows with some type of markers to help you with the neck shaping, which is done with increases and decreases at the beginnings and ends of the rows at the top. All sizes are the same length because they have the same number of stitches. To adjust the length, add or subtract the stitch count in multiples of 12 for approximately 2 inches.…

beginner's corner BEGINNER FINISHED SIZE One size fits all MATERIALS • Peaches & Crème Stripey medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2 oz/102 yds/57g per skein): 6 skeins #17009 denim • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Medium-sized button • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. APRON WAISTBAND Row 1: Ch 221, sk first ch, sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (220 sc) Rows 2-15: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At end of last row, fasten off. Weave in ends. POCKET Row 1: Sk 63 sts, sc join (see Special…

Embellishing a crochet project with an edging or border is similar to decorating a cake with icing. Of course, a plain cake is delicious just as it is, but once a beautiful frosting is applied as the finishing touch, the cake is enhanced and turns into a work of art! In addition to adding extra beauty and drama, there are other justifications for why one might want to add a crocheted border or edging to a project. Some reasons for afghans are functional, such as the need to make slightly irregular side edges more uniform and tidier or the opportunity to extend the length and width of an afghan by adding additional rounds to its outer edges. Other concerns, such as how narrow or wide to crochet a border, should…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Variegated Hair Tie: 2 inches wide x 31½ inches long Lacy Hair Tie: 1¾ inches wide x 30½ inches long MATERIALS • Circulo Yarns Duna Multicolor light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/186 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #9462 variegated (A) • Circulo Yarns Duna light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/186 yds/ 100g per ball): 1 ball #5203 green (B) • Sizes E/4/3.5mm and F/5/3.75mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE With smaller hook: [Dc, ch 1] 10 times = 4 inches; 10 rows = 4 inches With larger hook: 16 sc = 4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first…