By Beth Graham
From the February 2015 issue
This is playful log cabin-style baby blanket that uses a traditional quilt pattern to highlight the importance of family and community. The red of the central square, typically used in quilts of this type, symbolizes the hearth. The two stitch patterns used for the strips add texture to the geometric layout and resemble true patchwork.
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This texture-rich pillow cover is a feast of crochet stitches: post stitches form the basket weave and Tunisian knit stitch provides the counterpoint. Find some great yarn, add decorative buttons, and you’ve got yourself a wonderful new look for your home.
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Popcorns and mini bobbles enhance this moss stitch headband that’s sure to keep your head and ears warm and toasty this winter.
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Add a hint of classic charm with these simple boot cuffs, accented with a gentle scalloped edge.
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These warm winter mittens, the last in our Icy Blue Crochet Winter Set, are perfect to keep your hands warm in winter. Check out our October and December 2014 issues for the matching scarf and hat!
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Crossed cables appear very frequently in knitting, but luckily there is a way to replicate the stitches and have them appear in your crochet work. All you’ll need for this technique is a very flexible yarn, since you’ll be moving it to get under and around stitches, knowledge of the front post and back post
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Spice up your winter look with a pair of crossed cables fingerless mitts. The mustard yarn and classic decorative buttons add style to this classic set of gloves. Small modifications to the pattern are all you need to make these longer for a more demure look.
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This vintage drop stitch hat and gloves set is a great addition to any outerwear collection. The drop stitch pattern and alternating colors give this set a woven appearance, and the warm fingerless mitts can be worn inside to keep your hands warm.
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