Crochet
Many people believe that crochet is an ancient craft, but recent scholarship has shown that it is relatively young, originating sometime in the early nineteenth century. Crochet…
What Is the Crochet Linen Stitch? And Why Is It Awesome?
Have you worked the crochet linen stitch? You might have heard this stitch also referred to as the moss stitch, seed stitch, granite stitch, or woven stitch.…
CROCHET TRENDS
In search of the perfect project to take on your winter travels? Look no further. The Balsam Pullover, on the cover of Interweave Crochet Winter 2019, is…
The announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year seems to have a way of polarizing the public. The 2019 selection is no exception. Living Coral is orangey-pink,…
How’s your holiday shopping going? Do you have all your gifts purchased, wrapped, and ready for your gift exchange? I know I don’t! I always say I’m…
Many people believe that crochet is an ancient craft, but recent scholarship has shown that it is relatively young, originating sometime in the early nineteenth century. Crochet…
One winter day a couple of years ago, I was bundled up for a walk through the crisp Colorado snow to meet a friend for coffee in…
Are you on the hunt for a classic crochet sweater pattern? The Suave Sweater from Interweave Crochet Fall 2018 is one of my favorites! Its cropped silhouette makes…
It’s that time of year. The rest of your family and friends can put off thinking about holiday gifts for a little while longer, but as a…
(To the tune of “Jingle Bells”) “Sub that yarn. Sub that yarn. Find one you like more.” If you like to use yarns other than those recommended…
There are few projects that bring people together for the holidays quite like a crochet afghan. The Berry and Pine Afghan from Interweave Crochet Winter 2019 is just…
For most crocheters, every day is “Make a Gift Day” this time of year, but on Dec. 3 there’s an unofficial holiday actually dedicated to handmade gifts.…
It’s almost time for the winter months, which means colder weather. To me, that means it’s almost hat season, and anyone who knows me knows that hats…
You might be thinking that if you haven’t started on your handmade gifts yet, it’s too late to get them done this holiday season. That’s probably true…
You know that crochet post stitches are essential for creating crochet cables, but did you know they can also create color and texture in your crochet? Front post…
As the year winds to an end, I start planning my calendar for next year. At the top of the list, you’ll find all of the upcoming…
Interweave Yarn Fest is back for its 5th year in 2019! With 4 years under our belt, you might think we’ve settled into a routine, but we…
Fair warning: if you’re the sentimental type, you might need tissues when reading this post. I’m about to drivel on about a crocheted cape. I’m a lover…
When you see a crochet chart, what is your reaction? Do you smile and think, “Hooray! Less text for me to read!” Or do you shudder mentally…
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Interweave! We are so grateful for you, our readers. Your subscriptions and support allow us to do what we do,…
As an ode to Thanksgiving, some Interweave staff got together and cranked out serious hand turkey action. They went beyond the construction paper angle, and included fiber along with many other…
You’ve spent the whole day cooking and the last part of the day eating, and all you want to do to recover from that food coma is…