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Olya Mikesh

I am a life-long knitter and crocheter, who loves to play with Color, texture, and design elements, combining traditional techniques with modern styles. When I am not busy homeschooling my 5 children, I enjoy learning new fiber-related skills. I love designing and working on projects for different publications, as well as publishing my own patterns on Ravelry and LoveCrafts.

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Projects by Olya Mikesh

Primrose Filet Crochet Cardigan

From the April 2025 issue

A timeless blend of elegance and ease, the Primrose Filet Crochet Cardigan showcases the beauty of classic filet crochet in a fresh, modern silhouette. The structured, boxy construction highlights the delicate grid-like pattern, while a scalloped border softens the edges for a graceful, feminine touch.

Lightweight yet stylish, this cardigan is the perfect layering piece for spring and beyond. Whether draped over a dress for an elegant look or paired with casual separates, its effortless charm and intricate detailing make it a wardrobe staple.

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Polar Prism Spike Stitch Pullover

From the December 2023 issue

Embrace the spirit of bygone eras with our Polar Prism Spike Stitch Pullover. This pullover boasts a captivating stitch pattern that pays homage to the iconic styles of the past. To maintain the symmetry and aesthetic balance of this unique stitch pattern, the pullover is expertly worked back and forth, ensuring a seamless integration of the intricate design. With its captivating stitchwork and pops of vibrant yarn, this pattern invites you to embark on a crochet journey that marries the best of both old and new.

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Summer Roses Cross Stitch Top

From the August 2024 issue

The Summer Roses Cross Stitch Top merges a straightforward crochet mesh fabric with striking large-scale cross stitch embroidery, resulting in a stunning and distinctive design. Following the completion of the top, the same cotton yarn is employed to meticulously cross stitch three floral motifs, and enhanced with delicate beads. Alternatively, you have the option to personalize the embroidery using embroidery thread, allowing for customized colors or the selection of unique motifs. This versatile approach ensures each piece is uniquely tailored to reflect personal style and creativity.

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Coconut Cove Crochet Dress

From the April 2024 issue

This Little White Dress is elegant and lightweight, with plenty of feminine style. Raglan construction allows for customization of the yoke, and simple open lace skirt can be easily extended for additional length. Adding a lining to the skirt will give this dress a professional finish.

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Midnight Garden Afghan

The Midnight Garden Afghan is inspired by the dark floral fabrics that have been popular for moody, bohemian home decor. Dark blue sets the tone and frames large and small scale flowers, making them pop. Green leaves and vines give some foliage. Simple border and crochet pom pom trim finishes off the edges, adding a fun detail to the Afghan.

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River Walk Crochet Duster

Elegant and airy, this crochet duster is perfect for layering over dresses or a tee shirt and jeans. An all-over leaf lace pattern is made up of mostly double crochet and chain stitches, making it very intuitive to work. Sleeves feature simple shell lace patterns and are worked seamlessly from the armholes. Finished with a trellis-style fringe that adds a nice decorative touch and gives an opportunity to practice another popular craft: macramé.

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Maylin Cropped Cardigan

Maylin is a simple, cropped V-neck cardigan with bishop-style sleeves and a ribbed texture. Cardigan utilizes the use of two different color yarns in a similar color tone to add interest and contrast to the design. You could also use contrasting colors to make a bolder fashion statement.

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Alpenglow Cardigan

From the October 2023 issue

Alpenglow is a shawl-collar, open-front cardigan with a sunset motif and decorative embroidery detail. The embroidery is a simple, free-style embellishment that adds a bohemian flair to this piece. The name “Alpenglow” means “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains” in German.

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Cori Granny Square Waterfall Vest

This waterfall-front vest is made up of individual Granny Squares that are joined together using a Join As You Go method, leaving the openings for the arms. This method allows you to join all the motifs together in one continuous round, eliminating any need for seaming or weaving the ends. After joining, the border and the armhole opening are finished, and fringe applied to the front of the Vest.

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Misty Pocket Coat

From the February 2022 issue

This coat is designed to be classic and simple in style, with just enough decorative detail in the form of faux piping. Large size buttons and oversized patch pockets also make a fashion statement, as well as being functional. The Aereo yarn used in the pattern is very light and airy, making this garment warm but not heavy. Using a solid neutral color will make this coat a timeless piece you will enjoy wearing for many seasons.

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