A fun woven infinity cowl in shimmering Gemstone Soft Twist Silk and whimsical Bamboo Bloom. Wonderful textures shine in this easy to weave statement cowl. The distinctive style and luxurious yarns make the Both Sides Now - Woven Cowl Pattern Download a stand-out winter accessory and a great holiday present! Both Sides Now - Woven Cowl
With its true Aran weight and ample yardage, you can get a lot out of just one skein of Norumbega Yarn. This sturdy American wool yarn is already a favorite for knitters and weavers, and with the new Saddleback Cowl we’re beginning to see how great Norumbega is for crochet as well!
Looking for an easy but eye catching baby blanket pattern? The Dream Baby - Baby Blanket is as soft and squishy as can be, knit in all over garter stitch with bulky weight yarn and big needles. The self-striping variegation of [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] stands out beautifully when paired with a solid shade of [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] . Both of these yarns also happen to be machine washable – how convenient!
Carefree Crochet by May Britt Bjella Zamori has something for every crocheter. With so many projects to choose from, I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites to share with you! May Britt loves to play with texture, and these projects don’t disappoint. From small accessories to full size sweaters, everything in this book was thoughtfully designed by someone who clearly loves the art of crochet.
I just learned an awesome crochet technique, thanks to the new book Corner to Corner Crochet - 15 Contemporary C2C Projects by Jess Coppom. Corner to corner crochet (generally referred to as “C2C” crochet) is a simple technique where you do just that: Begin your project at one corner, working towards the opposite corner to finish. Corner to corner crocheted fabric is made up of many little “tiles”, which fit together to create a textured fabric that almost looks like basketweave. This easy to learn technique can be used in a variety of applications – from afghan squares to dish cloths, cowls, sweaters, and even hats!
C2C crochet can be a super fun way to approach colorwork. In Corner to Corner Crochet - 15 Contemporary C2C Projects, Coppom begins with a clear explanation of what this technique is, how to follow a C2C pattern, and how to read a graph, or color chart. This lesson includes plenty of helpful photos to keep you on the right track. Coppom goes on to show you how to change colors and manage multiple stands of yarn at a time – and there’s even a segment that shows you how to weave in your ends! With just these easy to follow instructions, you’re ready to create your own cozy C2C projects. And I must admit, I want to make more than one of the 15 modern, eye-catching patterns featured in this lovely book.
The Faded Arrows Throw is a great project for practicing those C2C color changes, with the colorwork just being along the top and bottom borders. Use bulky weight yarn and a large hook for the full sized version as shown, or choose worsted weight yarn and a smaller hook for a baby-sized throw. FADED ARROWS Size: 41.5″ x 50″, not including tassels. Hook:Size K crochet hook Yarn: Bulky weight yarn such as [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] , Lamb's Pride Bulky Yarn or Baby Alpaca Grande by Plymouth Yarn Main Color: 2,219 yards Contrast Color: 634 yards (less if you decide not to add tassels)
I want one of these in every color!!! The Inverse Throw is made up of nine rectangles, each worked separately then sewn together. Make more or fewer tiles to customize the size of your own eye-catching blanket. INVERSE THROW Size: 52″ x 62″ Hook:Size P crochet hook Yarn: Super bulky yarn such as Ushya Yarn by Mirasol or Malabrigo Rasta Yarn Color A: 848 yards Color B: 848 yards
And I’m already picturing this rug in front of my kitchen sink, or maybe next to my side of the bed… The On the Plus Side rug would look good in any room – just add the right colors! This project uses super bulky yarn and crochets up fast with little finishing required. ON THE PLUS SIDE Size: 25.25″ x 17.5″ Hook:Size Q crochet hook Yarn: Super bulky yarn such as Halcyon Yarn Rug Wool Main Color: 298 yards Contrast Color: 149 yards
The Brushstrokes scarf uses gradient or self striping yarn for effortlessly colorful results. With or without tassels, this triangular scarf would look just as good in a solid color. The sample shown uses two strands of medium weight yarn (such as Malabrigo Rios Superwash Merino Wool Yarn or Kureyon by Noro Yarn) held together, or you could use a single strand of a bulky weight yarn to achieve a comparable gauge. BRUSHSTROKES Size: 53″ x 26″ excluding tassels Hook:Size K crochet hook Yarn: Worsted to Aran weight yarn such as Malabrigo Rios Superwash Merino Wool Yarn, [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] , or Plymouth Encore Worsted Yarn 1,180 yards for body of scarf, 590 yards for tassels. Yarn is held doubled throughout.
The Endless Sky Poncho shows off tidy geometric patterns that come so naturally to C2C crochet. The simple shape of this piece is easy to wear and fits with just about anything, making it a perfect go-to outer layer. ENDLESS SKY PONCHO Size: Fits women’s 34-40 (42-50)” bust Hook:Size J crochet hook Yarn: Heavy worsted to Aran weight yarn such as Lamb's Pride Worsted Yarn or Malabrigo Merino Worsted Wool Yarn Main Color (shown in white): 960 (1,560) yards Color A (light pink): 120 (120) yards Color B (light blue): 120 (120) yards Color C (red): 120 (240) yards Color D (navy): 360 (480) yards
The above projects are just a few of my favorites from Corner to Corner Crochet - 15 Contemporary C2C Projects. This wonderful book is part instruction manual and part pattern book, as well as being great source of inspiration. Crocheters of all levels are sure to love this fun book of ideas!
I learned an exciting fact over the summer, and that’s that Cotton Carpet Warp 8/4 Yarn and crochet go together like peanut butter and jelly – you don’t have to use them at the same time but they’re just so perfect for one another, you won’t be able to resist the temptation. With the new Waiting Room - Crocheted Shawl, crocheters of all levels can enjoy this match made in heaven.
What’s old is new.Over 40 years ago, Halcyon Yarn created a yarn with a distinctively tight, pearly twist. Originally called “Scottish Tapestry,” this Aran weight 2-ply wool later became known as “Botanica.” Although this squishy, sturdy yarn was first developed for weavers, we couldn’t help but take our knitting needles and crochet hooks to it over the years. Now with new pattern support for both knitters and weavers, we’ve given our old favorite a beautiful refresh… (Re)Introducing: Norumbega Yarn.
Norumbega Yarn began as a weaving yarn and has remained a favorite for decades – as soon as you feel it you’ll see why! Strong and lustrous, with a bouncy twist, this worsted spun-wool offers softness, strength, gorgeous colors, and ample yardage. Try it in the new Chickadee Woven Blanket and Vacationland Woven Pillows – bring the timeless comfort of a Maine cottage into your home.
You may have known it as Botanica, or even Scottish Tapestry… You can learn more about the newly relaunched Norumbega Yarn here – or dive right in to a beautiful new weaving project just in time for cooler weather!
The cozy Chickadee Woven Blanket - Pattern Download will soon be your go-to blanket to keep warm on cool nights. A deceptively easy to weave and delightfully squishy six-point herringbone twill makes this an excellent project for advanced beginners and beyond. The blanket is woven in two panels and seamed to accommodate narrower loom widths.
For the Chickadee Woven Blanket, you’ll need 9 skeins total – three of a main color and two each of three additional colors. The project requires a four-shaft loom with a weaving width of 23″ and an 8-dent reed. The finished blanket is approximately 50.5″ plus fringe, by 41″ wide.
A charming mid-century warmth is easy to bring to your home with the three-color Vacationland Woven Pillows. Weave a pair of squishy pillows in a color-and-weave twill pattern. A perfect accent for your bed or favorite reading chair. Keep both or give one to a friend! This project is suitable for advanced beginners and above.
You’ll need a four-shaft loom with a weaving width of at least 15″ and an 8-dent reed. To make two pillows you’ll use two skeins of a main color, and one each of two additional colors (four total). Each finished pillow is approximately 14″ by 14″ after seaming.
Weaving Tip: Norumbega is quite stretchy! Be careful not to overstretch by weaving under too much tension, and keep an even beat. After weaving a few inches release your fabric to check that it remains even and adjust your tension accordingly before weaving a full piece.
