contents inter weave cro ch et summ er 20 0 9

volume III number 2

20 82 54
projects & features
14 Summer Petals Cardigan Julia Vaconsin 68 Book Excerpt: Earthly Circles Necklace from Elements of Style
Lightweight cardigan features three-quarter sleeves and waist shaping. Rosemary Hill combines crochet with beadwork.
20 Bustier Top Lisa Naskrent 72 Aragon Tunic Robyn Chachula
A sleeveless fitted top worked from the top down in a shell pattern. A jumping shell pattern evokes mountainous Aragon and its Romanesque
24 Mimosa Dress Rhonda Davis castles.
Vertical lines, godets, and keyhole neckline add up to an elegant dress. 78 The Victorian Crochet Revolution Dora Ohrenstein
30 Retro Cardigan Simona Merchant-Dest Crocheted lace explodes in the Victorian era.
With shells, shaping, and pearl buttons, this cardigan nods to a golden age. 80 Seashell Tote Elisa Cleveland
36 Island Necklace and Earrings Robyn Chachula Our market-style bag goes to the beach as prettily as it goes for produce.
Inspired crocheted jewelry you can whip up in an evening. 82 Beach Sarong Ellen K. Gormley
40 Lisa Naskrent: Hooked on Creativity Diane Daniel Head to the beach in this dappled cover-up, featuring an easy repeat.
Five years ago, Lisa Naskrent didn’t even know what the basic crochet 85 Breezy Hat Linda Permann
stitches were called. Asymmetrical shells are worked in the round in a rainbow of colors for a
42 Raindrops Broomstick Lace Shawl Jill Wright fun effect.
An old technique is used in a new way in this laceweight wrap. 86 Rainbow Rolls Lisa Naskrent
44 Pretty Pleats Skirt Annie Modesitt Colorful crayon and hook holders feature compartments to caddy necessi-
Chic skirt with a shaped yoke, contrasting gores, and a swingy silhouette. ties for kids and grown-up artists alike.

48 Curiously Easy Lacy Curtains Doris Chan 88 Orphan Scarf Doris Chan
Single crochet goes to the next level with these fast and loose café curtains. Sock yarn and a big hook team up for a quick fashion statement.

50 Beyond the Basics: Learning to Love Laceweight Dolores Béatrice Simon

Tracy St. John Mesh topper worked seamlessly from the bottom up adds quick
Fear not the slim line. There’s plenty to love in laceweight yarn. glamour to a basic tank. Photo page 39.

54 The Wedding Section: To Have & to Hold

56 Wedding Veil and Purse Christina Marie Potter departments
Dainty shells shape edging to fit a veil of any size. Petals at the
crown coordinate with blooms on an envelope purse just big
2 Strands 89 Glossary
enough to hold essentials. 6 New & Notable 89 Oops
59 Beaded Lace Garter Melisa Darnieder 8 Crochet Around Town: 92 Sources for Supplies
An heirloom quality lacy garter easily adjusts to a variety of leg sizes. Seattle
60 Shape-Shifting Shawl Tracy St. John 93 Advertisers’ Index
10 Yarn Spotlight 96 Departures:
Lace shawl converts to a hands-free shrug with a few buttons and
ribbons. 11 Back to Basics: Crochet a Picnic
Weaving in Ends
62 Summer Splash Dress Simona Merchant-Dest On the cover: Summer Petals Cardigan,
Worked seamlessly from the bottom up, this dress has bust shaping. 12 Reader Gallery page 14. Photography by Joe Hancock