June 2019: Table of Contents
Welcome the new season in style with our latest issue featuring 23+ sizzling summer designs. From striped staples, including a unique one-shoulder tee, a gradient shawl and delicate kimono, to lightweight pieces perfect for a day at the beach, this issue has something for everyone.
Need something to spice up your home décor (or your wardrobe) before your next outdoor soirée? Our collection of party picks has you covered. From the bold Sarape Scarf featuring stripes of pink, blue and orange, to a vibrant garland worthy of any backyard shindig, to the cutest (and squishiest) donkey amigurumi you could ever imagine ― we’ve got everything you need to throw the most colorful summer get-together.
Plus, don’t miss the coolest top everyone is talking about: The Cropped Victoria Top. It’s lightweight, classic and features a unique back construction that’s bound to turn some heads.
Happy summer crocheting,
Caitlin Eaton
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Features
Join Jen Lucas as we dive into the basics of crochet with the second part of this series. Refresh your skills or pass along to a friend who would love to learn how to crochet as these videos are simple and easy to follow. Hit refresh and learn from these quick and easy tutorials. Read More
I taught myself to crochet as a 21-year old hippie living on a houseboat in Amsterdam. Having not picked up a hook in decades, I revisited crochet in 2003. The intervening years were filled with my training and subsequent career as a professional singer. By the early aughts, when my performing life was winding down and I felt the need for a creative outlet, the hook called to me again. Read More
Looking for a fun lace pattern to try out this summer? We've pulled together a few of our favorite stitches for you to work up. Not only can lace crocheting be fun and addicting, but crochet has so many more possibilities to create lace compared to knitting.Lace can be as simple as working double crochet,… Read More
Patterns
Lakeside Classics
- Bonfire Blanket
- Capri Skirt – Lakefront Version
- Cropped Victoria Top
- Huron Headband
- Shoreline Cold-Shoulder Tee
- Michigan Mesh Sweater
Party Picks
- Burrito the Donkey
- Mini Mixer Garland
- Sarape Scarf
- Presto Placemats
- Shindig Scarf
- Tunisian Tee Party
- Lime Breeze Scarf – Raspberry Sunset Version
- Lime Breeze Scarf
- Capri Skirt
Jet, Set, Go!
- Over the Moon Pillow
- Ellie Cosmetic Bag
- Wild Blue Yonder Neck Scarf
- True North Passport Holder
- Round Trip Raffia Bag
Summer Stripes
- Alix One-Shoulder Tee
- Liberty Bow
- Soleil Stripes Tank
- Gillian Gradient Shawl
- Marin Ruana
- Vivid Coral Reef Top – Seaworthy Version
- Vivid Coral Reef Top
Hooked on Reading
- Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary: 125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways
Product Picks
- If I Can’t Take My Yarn I’m Not Going T-shirt
- Spring Yarn Cozy
- “Sorry I Was up All Night Hooking” Coffee Mug
