From the April 2023 issue
Solina incorporates flirty design, feminine detailing, scalloped edging and more to be the bold shoulder look for spring. Combining a variety of elements, this pattern is intriguing to crochet the entire time. The gentle shell edging along the bottom edge brings the look together connecting the lace section with the easy half double crochet top.
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From the February 2023 issue
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.
View ProjectFrom the February 2022 issue
A gorgeous openwork shawl, this fringed piece is crocheted in soft shades of pink. Wear this shawl around your shoulders this spring or wrap around your neck in the cold months ahead.
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The shell stitch is a must-learn for every crocheter as it is one of the easiest ways to create a lace-like openwork fabric with crochet. The shell stitch probably gets it’s name from the shape of this stitch being similar to that of a scallop shell that you’d find on the beach. It’s fitting that, this stitch tends to make breezy and delicate designs that are perfect for letting that ocean air sweep you away.Â
View ProjectFrom the June 2022 issue
This beachy throw gets its airy texture from solid and openwork rows of double crochet ripple stitch. The striped pattern, worked in a dozen sea and sunrise colors, is framed in white double crochet with fun shell “tassels” on the short edges.
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From the August 2021 issue
A simple stacked rows foundation starts this cowl off with the look of picots, then a four-row lace repeat creates textured arrows with defined points around the base. One 100-gram ball of worsted weight yarn is all you need to crochet this fascinating cowl.
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This lacy swoncho with three-quarter length sleeves is the perfect layer to slip over a summer outfit for a little warmth when the evening cools off or the air conditioning is too chilly. The lopsided lace stitch pattern is easy to learn and the increases are simple enough an adventurous beginner can tackle this project.
View ProjectFrom the June 2021 issue
Inspired by pink moon scallop shells collected from sandy beaches, this scarf brings together small and large shell shapes. The result is a breezy scarf that’s easy to make and easy to wear on morning walks while you look for seashells.
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Complete the first four rows of the Festive Fourth of July Shawl pattern for your foundation. Then follow this stitch school article for a visual step-by-step of completing the stitch.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, tr in same ch, tr in next ch, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 4 (counts as
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From the June 2019 issue
This versatile blanket is pretty enough for your living room but rugged enough to use outside for that extra layer of warmth whenever you need it. Worked back and forth from end to end, this blanket features shells, front/back posts, crossed stitches, and bobbles to create a texture that’s both durable and beautiful.
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