There are times in warm weather when you just need a little something around the shoulders to counteract those lazy summer breezes.
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Denise designs crochet and knitwear as well as paints and creates mixed media art pieces whenever she can. Her work and designs have been published in books and magazines.
There are times in warm weather when you just need a little something around the shoulders to counteract those lazy summer breezes.
View ProjectFrom the August 2016 issue
I am a big lover of tunisian crochet. I have utilized this style of crochet in many of my designs. To underscore this point, in last August’s edition of ILikeCrochet.com I discussed tunisian crochet as a vehicle for injecting color into a crochet design.
In this second tunisian crochet article, I’d like to introduce a different
View ProjectFrom the April 2016 issue
Celebrate the beauty of spring with the Springtime Decadence Shawl, a stunning crescent-shaped design that’s perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your wardrobe. The intricate lace pattern flows beautifully across the shawl, while the gorgeous jade blue gradient evokes the freshness and vibrancy of spring. This piece not only offers a delicate, airy feel but also boasts a shape that stays perfectly on your shoulders without the need for any fastening or adjustments, making it both functional and fashionable.
View ProjectFrom the October 2024 issue
Brighten up those dreary winter days with this bold project featuring vibrant blocks of color. This cowl, inspired by mid-century modern architecture, is just the thing to give your winter wardrobe a little pick-me-up. The motifs are easy and portable, and the joining involves no sewing.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
When working any in-the-round motif pattern, there are a few different ways to start off your motif, and there is no right or wrong way. Some people prefer to crochet a series of chain stitches and join them with a slip stitch to form a ring, and others prefer to use the magic ring method.
View ProjectFrom the August 2014 issue
This slouchy, open-front cardigan is worked bottom-up in one piece and splits to complete the sleeves, so construction is easy and finishing minimal. Add to that some lovely alpaca silk yarn, an engagingly simple and good-looking lace pattern and pretty sleeve shaping at cuff, and you’ve got a go-to sweater to transition between seasons. It works equally well over weekend jeans or dressed up with a crisp shirt for work.
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
This cowl is a great way to use up yarn you’ve had hiding deep in your stash. Feel free to mix different fibers, colors (tonal or solid colors with variegated yarns) and even yarn weights (as long as they are relatively close) to produce this one-of-a-kind cowl masterpiece.
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
Working with color when crafting is universally appealing – just look at the explosion of long color run yarns like Noro and other such brands. My painting experience is instructive in this area: colors come alive and reveal personality only in context with other colors. As on the painting canvas, so too in creating crochet
View ProjectFrom the June 2015 issue
This quick tutorial on how to create a bag lining will, I hope, speak your language. If you’ve ever constructed a crocheted garment and seamed it with a backstitch or a whip stitch or put together a motif-based blanket, you’ve already got most of the bag lining basics in your crafty techniques toolbox.
View ProjectFrom the December 2022 issue
This texture-rich pillow cover is a feast of crochet stitches: post stitches form the basket weave and Tunisian knit stitch provides the counterpoint. Find some great yarn, add decorative buttons, and you’ve got yourself a wonderful new look for your home.
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