Crochet May 2009 Defining Crochet

CONDITION  Acceptable, unmarked pages, reading and cover wear

CONTENTS

In Every Issue

Editor’s Choice – Fantasy In Color Jacket – Heads will turn when you wear this stunning prizewinning jacket highlighted with gorgeous free-form accents. Self-patterning sock yarn makes it light and cool for spring.

Quick-Stitch Sensations – Meditation Mask – This creative mask is the perfect solution when you want to relax, put on your earphones and block out the world.

Easy As 1-2-3 – Flower Pocket Handkerchiefs – The pretty flowers that adorn these beautiful handkerchiefs are actually pockets which are perfect for tucking in a small gift for someone special.

Caring & Sharing – Kitty Rescue Rug & Ball – Although this cozy rug is specially designed to meet the needs of a charity that lovingly fosters motherless kittens, it’s ideal for your own favorite kitty or small dog as well.

One Skein Wonders – Sand Castles Doily – Lacy picots and old-fashioned bullion stitches give this exquisite doily an air of old-world charm. It will make an elegant statement whenever you display it.

Slip Into Style – For day or night, you’ll look spectacular in our colorful array of spring and summer fashions, including cool breezy tops, a darling shrug, a classic suit and our cover prizewinning jacket.

Well-Suited Woman

Day-To-Evening

Spring Green Sweater

Simply Delightful Top

Tangerine Lace

Dress It Up – Wrap yourself in luxury with a light, deliciously soft shawl made in a striking pattern of triangle motifs, and get tons of compliments with our fabulous selection of summer-perfect bags.

Piccadilly Wrap

Marvelous Motifs Purse

Bandanna Bag

Floral Trim Belt & Clutch

In Stitches – Add a touch of romance to your crochet work with a pretty design of hearts and diamonds, and put some “pop” in your patterns with the rich texture of plush popcorns.

Small Wonders – You’ll love stitching our sweet and colorful ripple shells baby blanket, and you won’t be able to resist making our darling crochet-top sundresses for that special little girl in your life.

Ripple Shells Blanket

Crochet-Top Sundresses

At Home – Don’t keep your pretty brooches and earrings hidden in your dresser drawer! Display your beautiful baubles and keep them within easy reach on our pretty and practical jewelry Pillow.

Jewelry Pillow

Horizon Throw

Special Features

Kathleen Holmes: Artists Are People, Too – Meet a crochet artisan whose joyful memories of grand collaborations with her photographer father helped give color and character to her creative designs. Now her father’s caregiver, she still finds passion and inspiration for her beloved art.

Making Sense Of Multiples – If you find it frustrating trying to figure out how to calculate crochet pattern multiples, we have some answers that will help you understand and make sense of it all. We include two lovely pillow patterns to illustrate.

Departments

Editor’s Note

Letters From Our Readers

Crochet In The News

Buyer’s Guide

Standards & Symbols

Stitch Guide

Crochet! At A Glance

Hooks & Humor

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