contents inter weave cro ch et sp r in g 2010

volume IV number 1

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projects & features
12 Chloe Cardigan Doris Chan 60 New Town Swing Sweater Mandy Moore
SHELLS: Subtle shaping creates a cardigan both elegant and easy to wear. Color and pattern merge in a modern, swingy cardigan.
17 Clarity Cardigan Doris Chan 64 Forest Petals Shawl Karla McCalmont
SHELLS: The daughter version of the Chloe Cardigan TUNISIAN: Entrelac diamonds play with negative space in an airy shawl.
20 Kristin Omdahl: Creativity + Math Marlaina Bird 68 Blossom Trio Ellen Gormley
Find out how math and running inform this designer’s signature style. A bouquet of spring accessories for girls.
24 Craftivism: Wrapped in Goodness Betsy Greer 72 Kiki Dress Annette Petavy
Charities worldwide are in need of your crochet skills. Color-block girl’s minidress is mod and easy to wear.
26 Chain Reaction Afghan Project 74 Bella Dress April Garwood
Designers and readers join forces to do good. Fabric-lined dress is perfectly sweet for smaller girls.
28 Wisteria Shawl Kristin Omdahl 78 Flower Power Pillow Linda Permann
Drapey floral shawl includes tutorial on working motifs in single piece. SHELLS: Beginner pillow with a bunch of punch
32 Kristy Cardigan Dora Ohrenstein 82 Looking Glass Curtains Rhonda Davis
Stitch detail punctuates the shaped yoke of this sweet cardigan. Tiny mirrors punctuate floral thread motifs.
35 Fast and Fabulous: Filet Crochet Frame Toni Rexroat 84 Kaleidoscope Eyes Mat Linda Permann
A quick project introduces you to filet crochet. SHELLS: Motifs add pop to your bath or other living area.
36 Devon Cardigan Margaret Hubert 86 Marmalade Skies Afghan Mary Beth Temple
A perfect starter cardigan with classic shaping. The granny square is rearranged in this retro-inspired throw.
39 Beyond the Basics: Shoring Up on Shells Doris Chan Flame Scallop Cardi Kristen TenDyke
Learn about the structure and shaping capacity of shells. SHELLS: A textured bodice offsets vertical-ribbed “skirt.” Photo, page 56
42 Lucine Tunic Robyn Chachula
SHELLS: A rich shell pattern enhances this elegantly draped tunic.
46 Abalone Shell Kira Dulaney
departments
SHELLS: A solid bodice balances a lacy pattern in this swingy tank.
2 Strands 88 Advertisers’ Index
50 Winkle Vest Tracy St. John 4 New & Notable 90 Glossary
SHELLS: This seamless, light, lacy vest gives a pop of color.
6 Crochet Around Town: 90 Oops
54 Buttercup Bag Heather West South Florida
A sumptuous lined bag for your latest crochet projects. 93 Sources for Supplies
8 Yarn Spotlight 96 Departures:
58 Five Peaks Shawl Vashti Braha 9 Back to Basics:
TUNISIAN: Worked on the bias, this shawl hugs the shoulders. Olympic Crochet
Sewing Stitches
On the cover: Chloe Cardigan
10 Reader Gallery Doris Chan, page 12. Photography by Joe Coca