Flowers and lace, sand and sea — inspiration is all around in this issue!
Dear Crochet Friend,
Spring is finally in the air, and it’s time to get out our hooks head out to our favorite outdoor spot, and create something new, light and lovely! in our April issue of I Like Crochet, get ready to explore more than 45 engaging, enchanting projects! Something for you, something for your friends and family, something for the little ones on your gift list, and, of course, something to add splash of spring to your home! Get out your hooks and let’s go!
Need a fresh burst of color inside to celebrate spring? Spice up your favorite chair with our dazzling Retro Flower Cushion. This wildly colorful pattern uses just two motifs in a blaze of color combinations. As a bonus, the pattern uses the five basic crochet stitches — a perfect project for anyone from beginner to expert!
Other selections from our Now in Bloom section include a profusion of scarves — Tuscan Flowers, Patchwork Posies (on our cover), Adoring Florals, and Flourishing Fleurs. Other patterns include a quick and easy way to dress up a favorite top and an afghan that’s always in bloom.
Get ready for ruffles all around! For the ultimate in frilly and flirty, make the Triple Shell Shawl, with shells, picots, and a lovely ruffled edge. It’s a spectacular addition to an evening outfit! Or take your basic crocheted tee to the next level with our Vivi Ruffle Sleeve Top featuring lace at the sleeves and at the hem, too. It feels as good as it looks! The Alix One-Shoulder Tee is just plain fun — easy to make with just two pieces!
Little ones like a little bit of ruffle now and then, and we have several projects for them, too. The Textured Ruffles Baby Blanket is a fun and frilly departure from your basic baby blanket. The Ruffled Playtime Romper has adorable written all over it, and the Marshmallow Sandals are almost too cute not to make!
Who can resist the adorable pull of a unicorn? Not us! Keep baby’s feet warm and adorable in this whimsical Sleepy Unicorn Baby Booties, complete with rainbow tails. When you’re ready to head to the beach, remember to take you Beach Happy Raffia Hat with you, with its floppy brim to shade you from the sun and its vented crown to keep you cool. Planning a longer trip? How about the True North Passport Holder? It’s just the right size to hold everything you need to keep at hand — plus, it has a hidden compartment! Maybe you’d like to make a clutch or two for day trips. Try our Kelsey Crochet Clutch with bold splashes of color, or our Sashiko Clutch, with elements of traditional Japanese embroidery.
Bring that Japanese embroidery theme indoors with our Sashiko Pillow. You’ll love the embroidered stylized pinwheels on one side and a totally different pattern on the other side. It’s like getting two pillows in one! Or head straight into whimsical mode with our Prickly Pear Pillow with its simple, bright embroidery, or our Over the Moon Pillow that’s as comfortable in the nursery as it is as a neck pillow in the car. What a great way to catch some ZZ’s!
Who says you can’t wear granny squares? This easy, almost effortless Purple Passion Sweatshirt will prove the naysayers wrong! You’ll love the soft colors and bold textures that come together to make a light and breezy sweater that can take the heat.
Or maybe you’d like to make the Deep Cut Moss Vest, with its deep V-neck, relaxed fit, and lovely textured pattern. Layer it over a tank or long sleeves — this piece will take you through several seasons! When it’s time for a new cardigan, consider the Arlene Cardi with its chunky collar and cozy pockets, or our Chilled Mocha Cardigan with a lacy feel all around. If you need something between fancy and whimsical, whip up the Earthen Blocks Shawl for stunning topper to your favorite outfit.
Warm days and breezy evenings are the perfect reason to make our Seafoam Waves Chevron Top. This lovely pieces evokes the feel of the ocean waves and it works up quickly. This is a delightful top you can use to dress up a skirt or keep it casual with shorts.
We have other airy tops for you to consider, including our Captiva and Airy Openwork tunics, our Lighter than Air Top, and our Edwardian Lace Tee with hints of Irish crochet in the motif and a delicate picot pattern along the edges. And when you need just a little something to cover up, our Pacific Breeze Poncho is the perfect choice!
When it comes to delicate cover-ups, we have patterns in a wide range of styles. The Dew Drops Shawl combines eyelet rows and a lacy pattern of puff stitches that come together in a beautifully detailed garment. It’s so light and airy, you might forget you’re wearing it — but people will notice. It’s so beautiful!
Of course, we think all our shawls are beautiful, including the Delicate Side to Side Shawl with its open mesh body and delicate edging; our Blythe Filet Shawl with a lacy flower motif and flowing fringes; our Ophelia Lace Shawl with its alluring lace edging; and our Raspberry Lace Shawl that’s all about the yarn.
For some light on the lighter side, consider our Pineapple Lace Wrap with shell stitches that converge to create an intricate pineapple pattern — perfect for a fancy night out! Or our Touch of Lace Wrap, with just enough lace to make an elegant statement. Or our Vines and Flowers Wrap, complete with lattice work, traveling vines, and a graceful flowered edging — the perfect evening wrap.
When all you need is a cowl or a scarf, don’t settle the same-old, same-old. Go for light, airy, and dreamy — like our Floral Lace Cowl, Spring Lace Infinity Scarf, Ayla Tassel Scarf, or Firefly Lace Scarf. A little bit of lacy goes a long way!
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From a touch of home to flights of fancy to ruffles, lace, and ocean breezes — which of these vibrant springtime patterns are calling your hooks? Get ready to get busy — and beautiful!
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