Web-Letter, Issue 132 – Indie Crochet in CE yarns Happy Spring! While there is satisfaction in completing a project, for me, it doesn't compare to the thrill of starting something new. This week we are featuring crochet designs from independent designers sure to tempt you to begin a new project in celebration of the beginning of spring and the end of winter. Each of the patterns listed below is available from the designer's site; various links to the site can be found in the description. In some cases, the designer charges a nominal fee for the pattern; in other cases the pattern is available at no cost. Explore each designer's site for more information, and for more inspiration! Creative Director
Portland Tweed Floppy Beret: Amy Loberg, from FiberWild, used Portland Tweed to make this beautifully crocheted and elegantly designed Floppy Beret. It's worked in a spiral, from the center of the crown to the brim, which means there's very little finishing. And don't miss the FiberWild Crochet Center—a section of their website dedicated just to crochet! Find this design on Ravelry.
Premiere Crop Cardigan: This lovely Crop Cardigan was crocheted in Premiere. Monica Brown generously offers this beautiful double-breasted cardigan pattern for free! It is worked from the top down, beginning with one of my favorite stitches—half double crochet. When the raglan shaping is finished, the body and sleeves are worked in an elegant shell pattern. Continue working the body and sleeves for as long as you like—the pattern is easily adjusted to fit your unique body shape and style. Find this design on Ravelry.
Montera Chapeau: Ellen Bloom's stunning Inauguration Chapeau was crocheted in Montera, and she offers the pattern for free. Never have I seen Montera crocheted so beautifully! Ellen used about 210 yards to create her beauty—that's 2 hanks of Montera. The hat is worked from the top down, and the instructions are written to be easily adjusted to fit any size head, so you may use more or less yarn then Ellen did. There are a few hanks of Montera in my stash that I'm seriously considering using in one of these little hats. I'm sure it will work up super fast! Find this design on Ravelry.
Wool Bam Boo Motif Cardigan: Kristen TenDyke's crochet Motif Cardigan is worked in lacy motifs that are joined to the existing motifs as they are worked. This means there is no sewing involved in the finishing of this sweater. There is a group of crocheters on Ravelry who just began a crochet-a-long for this sweater. They're working on finishing their sweaters by June 15th. If you think you can do it, why not join them? Find this design on Ravelry.
Provence Ocean Waves Scarf: Crocheted using two hanks of Provence, the Ocean Waves Scarf was designed by Kris Jaeger. Each triangular motif is worked back and forth joining to the previous motifs. The overlapping scallops create a simple rolling wave effect. And look at the way the scallops flow around her neck—love it! The length of this scarf is easily adjustable to use as much or as little yarn as you wish. I can see one of these scarves going on for miles using many different colors of yarn—what fun to make! Find this design on Ravelry.
Alpaca Sox Deco Skirt: Kristin Omdahl used the Kettle Dyed Alpaca Sox to design a lovely, art deco inspired skirt. The Deco Crochet Skirt shows beautiful vertical lines, with well-thought-out shaping. Kristin's skirt is worked from the waist to the hem and is shaped by increasing stitches as well as the hook size. It's a beautiful design and I can see it worn in a variety of ways—over a slinky black dress, or with something more casual, long and flowing. Find this design on Ravelry.
Princess Lacy Striped Scarf: Katherine, a.k.a. SweaterBabe enjoys working with lace and great textures in her designs. Her Lacy Striped Scarf design, made in Princess, is certainly no exception. This delicate chevron-looking lace stitch adds much interesting detail, and the stripes really draw attention to the beautiful flowing lines. The scarf is worked lengthwise from the center out, then the second side is mirrored by working into the opposite side of the foundation chain. Find this design on Ravelry.
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