By Sue Perez
From the December 2023 issue
Whether you’re strolling through the city streets or enjoying a cozy afternoon, this Granny Stitch Beret is the perfect accessory to complete your outfit. The granny clusters work up swiftly, allowing you to create this charming beret in no time. The addition of an easy single crochet band provides structure and style, ensuring a perfect fit.
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Elevate your crochet skills and infuse your winter wardrobe with a touch of creativity. This pattern offers a fresh take on a familiar stitch, resulting in a headband that’s as stylish as it is functional. The unique texture provides both comfort and warmth, making it a must-have addition to your winter wardrobe. By adjusting hook placement during stitching, you’ll create a distinctive, stretchy fabric, making this headband an ideal accessory for the winter season.
View ProjectBy Sandra Regev
From the December 2023 issue
Elevate your winter wardrobe with our Winter Whirlwind Blanket Shawl, a testament to both the artistry of crochet and the joy of holiday festivities. As you work through this pattern, you’ll embark on a learning journey, mastering tapestry crochet, mock cables, granny spikes and charming small puffs that add a touch of whimsy to the design. These techniques not only enhance the visual appeal but also provide a rewarding crochet experience. Customization is at your fingertips; simply adjust the size by adding multiples and repeating your favorite stitch patterns. For our sample, we’ve used a vibrant palette of five colors, but the choice is yours to select a scheme that reflects your unique style and personality.
View ProjectBy Raine Eimre
From the December 2023 issue
Crochet a chic and inviting creation inspired by the trendy puffer bag designs gracing the fashion scene. This cozy yet sophisticated bag is an ideal canvas for showcasing stuffed crochet squares, infusing the piece with a delightful texture and depth. The back loop single crochet rows lend a unique texture to each square, while the gradual color palette adds a mesmerizing 3D effect. This intricate play of patterns and hues elevates the bag, ensuring it stands out as a statement accessory. The ingenious double-sided crochet squares not only form the bag’s exterior but also create a sturdy lining, combining style with practicality. This thoughtful design choice ensures that your bag maintains its shape and durability, while still exuding a touch of elegance.
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Embracing the popular balletcore trend, these boot cuffs are crafted to be effortlessly scrunched down over your favorite leggings, creating a stylish and cozy ensemble. These boot cuffs are crocheted lengthwise, employing a straightforward ribbing technique that lends both texture and stretch. This pattern offers five sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for a range of calf sizes, as indicated below. Whether you’re strolling through the city streets or enjoying a cozy evening indoors, these cuffs will keep you looking chic and feeling cozy.
View ProjectBy Ciara Doyle
From the December 2023 issue
This set is a must-have ensemble to keep young adventurers stylish and warm even on the chilliest winter days. The hat features two ear flaps, worked in straight rows, ensuring maximum coverage and warmth. Starting from the bottom and working upwards, it features a clean, folded brim and showcases an appealing wave pattern stitch that adds both texture and charm. The mittens are crafted in the same comforting stitch pattern, beginning cuff up, ensuring a perfect match with the hat. This set is not only practical but also delightful to crochet, making it a perfect project for crocheters of all levels.
View ProjectFrom the December 2023 issue
Muted, yet cheerful, colors alternate in charming stripes, complemented by twisted fringe for an added touch of elegance. The wrap’s generous size allows for versatile styling — whether casually draped over the shoulders or tied in a knot, it exudes comfort and coziness, akin to a big, warm hug on the chilliest of winter days.
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