Marie Segares has been hooked on crochet since she learned from her grandmother when she was 9, and she conquered her fear of knitting in 2010. In addition to designing, Marie teaches both crochet and knitting in the New York City metro area and at regional fiber events. She is a Professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and a Designer/Teacher member of The Knitting Guild Association. She writes about her crafty adventures on the Underground Crafter blog, where she also shares interviews, book reviews, and giveaways.
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From the June 2014 issue
Inspired by the classic rail fence quliting block, this colorful blanket is so thick, it can double as a play mat. The bright and cheerful hues are gender-neutral and will please traditional and modern parents alike.
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My Crochet Temperature Scarf. Each row documents the high temperature in New York City for one day during 2013.Try it out with your own city’s weather!
I first learned about conceptual knitting through the work of Lea Redmond, an artist and knitting designer who brought conceptual knitting into the mainstream with her Sky Scarf and Mood
View ProjectFrom the April 2014 issue
The Circle in a Square Baby Blanket is a timeless and versatile crochet project that’s perfect for creating a cozy, colorful piece for a little one. This simple yet beautiful motif can be easily customized to suit any color palette, making it a go-to pattern for any crocheter. In this version, soft pastel circles are set against a clean white background, resulting in a delicate baby blanket that’s both cheerful and soothing.
View ProjectFrom the April 2014 issue
If you love to crochet motifs but hate sewing them together, the join-as-you-go method may be right for you. Try out this method with this issue’s Circle in a Square Join-As-You-Go Baby Blanket.
Join-as-you-go projects, sometimes called JAYGs, are usually joined together in the final round of each motif. In general, you join the two motifs
View ProjectFrom the April 2014 issue
Knowing how to increase and decrease can open up a whole new world in crochet. Increases are formed when you crochet more than one stitch in the same chain, stitch or space. Decreases are formed by skipping stitches or working two or more stitches together.
You can increase or decrease to alter the total number of
View ProjectFrom the April 2014 issue
This simple shawl pattern is easily modified for different seasons. The long, isosceles triangle shape makes it easy to wrap around the shoulders.
View ProjectFrom the April 2014 issue
Whether you have one or two balls of yarn for your current project or you’ve achieved SABLE (stash acquisition beyond life expectancy), organizing your yarn stash can be the difference between enjoying the yarn in your collection and being overwhelmed by it. But organizing doesn’t have to be difficult. Let’s start with a few basic
View ProjectFrom the August 2014 issue
These textured beanies make great gifts for both family members and friends.
View ProjectFrom the August 2014 issue
Stitches with different heights create zig-zagging triangles in this comfy throw.
View ProjectFrom the April 2020 issue
This crochet triangle shawl is an easy project for granny square lovers. A thin yarn in bright colors transforms this pattern into a lightweight shawl that’s perfect for spring or summer. Worked in rows and using simple crochet stitches, this pattern features a scalloped edge for a fun and flirty finish. Use the same stitch pattern with a thicker yarn for a cozy fall or winter shawl.
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