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volume III number 1

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projects & features
12 Forest Flower Pullover Kristin Omdahl 58 Audrey Hat Christina Marie Potter
A yoke of floral motifs highlights a linked-crochet tunic. A wide-brimmed sun hat with star-quality fashion.
16 Rib & Fan Sock s Carol Ginsberg Brown 60 Blossom Kimono Robyn Chachula
Clever construction keeps these socks stretchy. Two colors bloom on this join-as-you-go sweater.
20 Glit tering Capelet Lily M. Chin 66 Tulip Skir t Annette Petavy
A lacy shoulder warmer lends gentle charm to modern attire. Soft spring stripes dance out to a flared hem.
24 Simply Bibs Lisa Naskrent 68 Still Waters Shrug Ellen K. Gormley
Embroidery highlights cheery single-crochet colorwork. Shells ripple across this alpaca stunner.
28 Designer Profile: Julia Vaconsin 70 A Tangled Trail to
Simple Design with French Flair Dawn Ellerd Crochet ’s Origin Dora Ohrenstein
Julia Vaconsin: passionate about simply wearable fashion. Tales meet truth in the quest for crochet’s birthplace.
30 Malabrigo Top Julia Vaconsin 72 Emerald Scar f Tracy St. John
Ribs meet shells in a top that suits both work and play. This lacy gem offers gossamer warmth for spring.
34 Amazing Grace Wrap Ellen K. Gormley 74 Spring Market Bag Carol Ventura
Silky corn-fiber motif wrap is an everyday cardi or a lacy peignoir. A go-to-market bag with a clever drawstring.
38 Tremendous Tote Marlaina Bird 78 Snuggly Hoodie Lisa Naskrent
The Fibonacci sequence determines striping on this roomy felted tote. A hoodie vest keeps a stylish baby warm.
42 Seaside Throw Rhonda Davis 82 Adalia Tank Top Marikka Hughes
Tunisian crochet lap blanket evokes starfish, sand, and sea. Motifs soften a T-strap back on this swingy tank in plus sizes.
44 Beyond the Basics:
Crocheted Lace Doris Chan departments
The diva of exploded doilies demystifies lace.
2 Strands 88 Glossary
48 Fan and Petal Neck Lace Doris Chan 6 New & Notable 88 Oops
Feathery lace lends warmth with vintage style.
8 Crochet Around 91 Sources for Supplies
50 Sólás Caomh Jodi Euchner
Town: Atlanta
A cabled baby blanket gives tender comfort. 93 Advertisers’ Index
9 Yarn Spotlight 96 Departures:
54 Spring Shell Simona Merchant-Dest Mariella Vitale
An asymmetrical panel sets off this vest tunic. 10 Back to Basics:
Linked Crochet
On the cover: Forest Flower
11 Reader Gallery Pullover, page 12.
Photography by Joe Hancock