From the October 2019 issue
by Nancy Warren
Every family has annoying relatives; mine just happen to be undead.
My Grandmother, Agnes Bartlett, used to own Cardinal Woolsey’s knitting shop in Oxford then died and left her shop to me, without informing me that she wasn’t actually dead. She’s a vampire and part of the world’s strangest craft circle – the Vampire
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by Erinna Lee
For every year of my school life (and I am sure it was the same for most of you), the end of the school year meant a report card that you had to bring home to mum and dad. My reports were typically unmemorable – average grades, mundane comments about needing to live
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From: The August 2017 issue of I Like Crochet
Skill level: Easy; Intermediate
Patchwork quilts and braided rugs, white ironstone pitchers and copper kettles. These household items are what come to mind when you think of farmhouse style in the 1800s. And the Americana Kitchen Set pays tribute to that aesthetic—and the creative and industrious women of
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From: The April 2018 Issue of I Like Crochet
Skill level: Beginner
What a charming pillow! The Bloom Brilliantly Pillow is a perfect pick-me-up for your room décor any time, but especially in spring when flowers start to bloom. Those pretty crochet posies are like a breath of fresh air after a long winter.
With its beautiful background
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When the wind blows and the snow falls, there’s nothing like wrapping yourself in the warmth of a handmade scarf. The coziness brings a sense of calm and well-being that is so satisfying, especially when you’ve crocheted the scarf yourself.
Here at I Like Crochet, we have the scarf you’re looking for—actually, we have a bunch
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From: The June 2017 issue of I Like Crochet
Skill level: Intermediate
Are you planning a beach vacation? We’ve got the perfect bag to take along—the Weekend Escape Tote!
Sharon Ballsmith’s design is both beautiful and practical. She used a shell stitch to design this bag, which is super sturdy and stretchy; just what you need when you’re
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From: The April 2018 issue of I Like Crochet
Skill level: Advanced
Blue skies! That’s what people say when anything is possible and there are no barriers. Can you imagine crocheting with no barriers, creating a design as you go? That’s what freeform crochet is all about, and this Dare to Dream Afghan project helps you make
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From: The June 2018 issue of I Like Crochet
Skill level: Intermediate
Looking for a small crochet project that packs a lot of punch? You’ve found it in the Fruitful Purse Flair pattern. This set of fruit-inspired amigurumi keychains will add flair to any purse, backpack, or tote—instantly!
If you thought amigurumi only came in animal forms, then
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From: The June 2016 issue of I Like Crochet
Skill level: Easy
Anyone who’s spent time at the beach knows that the breeze can get pretty cool at night, and that’s where the Lime Breeze Scarf comes in. Its openwork stitch pattern has just the right amount of warmth for chilly evenings.
Crocheted lace is worked in a
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Dear Crocheter,
What’s cute, cuddly, crocheted, and sure to make you smile? Amigurumi! Amigurumi patterns have captivated crocheters for years now, and the designs have only become more inventive and adorable. Amigurumi can take the form of animate or inanimate objects, but whether you crochet a forest animal, a fanciful creature, or a rainbow in the
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