It's summertime, and the weather isn't the only thing that's sizzling. From ultrachic and sexy to classic and sophisticated, crochet garments and accessories continue to be hot on the fashion scene and set many of the style trends we see on runways and celebrities, and in catalogs and stores.
Our Summer Issue
Cover Story:
Wear Everywhere Sweater
Vibrant Color & Pretty Stitch Patterns Combine for Standout Style
Also Featured:
Mock Hairpin Lace
Create the Look With an Easy Drop-Stitch Technique!
Trade Winds Shrug
You'll Love This Breezy Little Jacket for Vacation Getaways
Summer 2012 Highlights
Preview the stylish, warm-weather crochet patterns in Crochet! magazine’s Summer 2012 issue!
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The vibrant reds and oranges of a brilliant sunset give bold color and style to this stunning summer shawl that features a panel of sun motifs at the center, connecting two fan shaped lace panels.
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Great Product Finds
Crochet Charts, a new software program developed by Stitchworks Software, aims to make it easier for crocheters to create their own diagrams. Features include free-form placement of stitches, ability to work in rows or in the round, customizable stitch symbols and colors, unlimited chart size, scalable symbols and exportability to other formats. Newly released at the time this review was written, the developer has plans to introduce additional features in the near future, so chances are there will be even more options available by the time you are reading this.
Crocheters have been asking for more crochet charts for years, and crochet designers have struggled trying to fill that need, with limited success. Drawing charts is time-consuming and may take specialized knowledge of expensive software. Crochet Charts is the most promising solution to come along for the ordinary crocheter in quite a while. Download a limited trial version at stitchworkssoftware.com/crochet-charts, or buy the full version for $50.
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