Did you see my post a few days ago of the ‘Let the Lace Go Top’? Designer Linda Dean, designed that top AND the Shining Shells Throw  AND the Unfurling Hat, all in this issue! It’s a Linda Dean bonanza and I can’t be happier to show off her versatility as a designer.

First, let’s look at the Shining Shells Throw. It’s classic crochet but yet it looks so fresh and modern with the banded edging and the join-as-you-go motif method. And GOLD, have you seen the color gold recently look so great? It’s lovely. It’s stitched in Brown Sheep Company Lanaloft fine in feather gold.

Next, the Unfurling Hat! Rowan Colorspun light (DK) has a lovely multi-color look that is amazing in this post-stitch hat. The corkscrew crown of the hat is made of cleverly placed front and back post stitches and then the pattern extends down to the brim. You’ll love the warmth in this wool/mohair/polyamide yarn.

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Can we talk about the fabulous Let the Lace Go Top for a moment? It’s so lovely. It’s so pretty and special and festive. It’s so interesting and different! I just love it.  Why did I not try it on when I had the chance? Hence forth I shall try on every garment that comes in so that I can savor the moment while I have the chance.

This intermediate skill level top is easier than it looks. It’s a basic rectangle shell and then the lace overlay is crocheted off the top of the shell and worked downward. Linda Dean designed the top to fit sizes small to 2X using Designing Vashti Lotus cotton/rayon yarn.

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Robyn Chachula has done it again! The gloriously innovative motif made into sweater design of the Wetherell pullover does this motif-lover’s heart happy. She designed it so that the smallest instructions will fit child size 8 and the largest instructions will fit ladies bust size 43″.  Yay!  Wetherell sweaters for everyone!

It’s stitched in the lovely Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport fine yarn. Get this pattern and 24 more in the autumn issue of Crochet! Get your instant download here.

 The Stamford Pullover is just so…. cool.  It’s clever. It’s both modest and flashy at the same time. Totally comfortable but not too casual. Designer Lena Skvagerson lives up to her reputation with this gorgeous sweater. It’s sized from 36″ finished bust up to 52″.  The yarn is Plymouth Yarn Select DK Merino Superwash in the color violet. The lace pattern is cleverly stitched with strategically skipped stitches. All the worked stitches are EASY, single and double crochets. You can do it!

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  The Majestic Mountain Wrap is simply elegant. The easy mesh stitch in the middle is quick to stitch until you get to the developing diamonds on either side. It’s the perfect balance of easy enough to be fun and complicated enough to keep my interest. The Omega Mimosa yarn has a subtle sheen to it and comes in a variety of colors.

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Please join me in my new Annie’s online class: Granny Squares from Simple to Sensational!

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Designer, Jessica Potasz, delivers the amazingly simple but spectacular, Quicksilver Broomstick Wrap! If you haven’t tried broomstick lace, now is the time. The design is an easy rectangular shape that is seamed to create a luscious poncho. The Premier Yarns Downton Abbey Collection Lady Mary light is a very drapey and sparkly soft yarn. It’s acrylic with a hint of glitter. Learn more about the yarn and see 6 colors HERE.

I was thrilled to get a glimpse at Jessica herself. I haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting her but enjoyed seeing a peek at her creative world on her blog.

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 You’ll be mesmerized by the Providence Baby Blanket by Marly Bird. Stitched in Bulky Red Heart Boutique Infinity yarn in three colors, each that subtly changes color so that the swirling effects are maximized. You can stitch this amazing motif blanket using single, half double and double crochets. Close-up photos and a great invisible seam diagram give you the tools to learn the spiral technique.

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Even in the midst of the dog days of summer 2016, here at Crochet! magazine, I’m already looking ahead to the summer of 2017! I’m not one to wish time away but yet we must be ready! Here are a few of the yarns and colors we are looking at for the upcoming issue.