the crochet project
Issue 1: Botanicals
Spring/Summer 2013
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Table of Contents 4
Letter from the Editors
The Patterns 8
Orache Socks by Vicki Brown
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Araucaria Cardigan by Kat Goldin
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Silene Shawl by Joanne Scrace
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Berula Poncho by Anniken Allis
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Aquilegia Hat by Jacqui Harding
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Echium Cloche Hat by Elly Doyle
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Alchemilla Shawl by Kat Goldin
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Vicia Mitts by Alice Leadbeter
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Bartsia Cardigan by Joanne Scrace
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Euphorbia Dress by Rita Taylor
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Pattern Details
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Contributors
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Letter from the Editors
Welcome to Issue 1 of The Crochet Project!
There is a certain poetry to having “Botanics� as the theme for the first edition, because The Crochet Project started with a seed of an idea. Planted by Joanne and then tended by both of us over the last 6 months, we wanted to change the way people think of crochet. We have paired some of the best designers in the UK with beautiful yarns from around the world to create a collection of wearable, on-trend designs. Combined with quality production, expert technical editing and fair pay for designers, we are working together towards a world without ugly crochet. We are beyond excited to share all of our hard work with you. Tweet us @TheCrochetProj or follow us on Facebook and tell us what you think about Issue 1 and what you would like to see in future issues, or join us in our Ravelry group for a crochet a long. Happy Crocheting!
Joanne Scrace and Kat Goldin
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The Designs
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Orache Socks by Vicki Brown
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Araucaria Cardigan by Kat Goldin
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Silene Shawl by Joanne Scrace
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Berula Poncho by Anniken Allis
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Aquilegia Hat
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Echium Cloche Hat by Elly Doyle
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Alchemilla Shawl by Kat Goldin
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Vicia Mitts by Alice Leadbelter
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Bartsia Cardigan by Joanne Scrace
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Euphorbia Dress by Rita Taylor
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Orache Socks by Vicki Brown
Description These pretty, lacy socks are worked from the cuff down with a simple heel flap. Wear
with flats or heels for a spring in your step or dare to break the socks and sandals rule!
Materials • • • •
1 skein of Fyberspates, Sheila’s Sock (100% Superwash Merino Wool) in Oyster. 3.25 mm/US D-3 hook. Tapestry Needle. 2 Removable stitch markers.
Sizes
• Finished foot length: 20(23, 25) cm/8(9, 10)” • Finished Foot circumference: 17(20, 23) cm/7(8,9)” • Designed to be worn with 2.5 cm/1” negative ease in foot
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Araucaria Cardigan by Kat Goldin Description
Simplicity with a touch of elegance, this seamless set-in sleeved cardigan has gorgeous drape. Its simple stitch pattern and lace detail make it a wardrobe staple.
Materials
• 11 ( 12,13,15,16,18,19) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Elkin (0037) • 5 mm/US 8 hook. • Tapestry Needle. • 2 Removable stitch markers.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) Finished chest measures: 75 (89,99,109,119,126,139) cm/ 29.5(35,39,43,47,49.5,55)” Finished length: 66 (68,67,69,74,76,75.5) cm/ 26(26.5,26,27,29,30,30)” Designed to be worn with an ease of approx 8cm/3”
Price: £4
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Silene Shawl by Joanne Scrace Description
An unusually shaped, semi-oval shawl. Quick to work in a DK weight yarn. Made delicate with laceweight edging.
Materials
• 1 (2) hanks of Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% silk, 49% merino) in Madre Perla (425) (MC) • 1 (1) hanks of Malabrigo Baby Silkpaca lace (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk) in Pink Frost (017) (CC)
Sizes
Shawlette (Shawl) Finished width: 117 (169) cm/ 46 (66.5)” Finished depth: 23 (28) cm/ 9 (11)”
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Price: £3
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4 mm/US G hook. 2.5mm/US C hook Tapestry Needle. 2 removable stitch markers (optional)
Berula Poncho by Anniken Allis Description
With its simple construction, this poncho makes a great introduction to lace crochet and a beautiful accessory for spring and summer.
Materials
• 4 (5) balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply, (100% wool) in 22006 • 3.5mm/US E-4 hook. • Tapestry Needle.
Sizes
• Small (Large) • Size (after blocking, before finishing): Length: 149 (160) cm/59 (63)” Width: 48 (53) cm/19 (21)”
Price: £3
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Aquilegia Hat by Jacqui Harding Description
With its unusual construction starting at mid brim, this slouchy hat has just the right amount of femininity and detail to make it a wardrobe essential. Being slouchy, its suits a wide-range of face shapes and head sizes.
Materials
• 2x 50g hanks of Artesano alpaca DK, 100% superfine alpaca (184m/201yds per 50g) in Sweet Pea (CA-13) • 4.5mm/US 7 hook • 6 mm/US J-10 hook. • Tapestry Needle.
Sizes
• Child (Teen, Adult) • Finished head circumference: 46 (51, 56) cm/ 18(20, 22)” • Finished length: 19 (21.5, 23) cm/ 7.5 (8.5, 9)”
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Price: £3
Echium Cloche Hat by Elly Doyle Description
A pretty cloche hat with removable flower corsage. Worked in the round from the crown down without turning chains for a smooth finish. The brim is worked flat and can be styled as you wish for the perfect vintage glamour.
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• 1 ball of Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport (100% wool) in Cobalt Blue (*137) (MC) • 1 ball of Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport (100% wool) in Natural (730) (CC)
• 4 mm/US G-6 hook. • Tapestry Needle. • Brooch back (optional – if you want a removable flower). • 1 Removable stitch marker.
Sizes
Child (Teen, Adult) Finished head circumference: 44 (51, 57) cm / 16.5 (18.5, 20)”
Price: £3
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Alchemilla Shawl by Kat Goldin Description
Based on traditional Hap shawls, a central square of lacy V stitches is paired with a deep edging of ripples. The combination of a plain coloured yarn and the detail of the stitches makes a wonderfully useful accessory.
Materials
• 7 hanks of Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Fino, (70% wool, 30% silk) in Cream, (2800) • 4.5mm/US 7 hook. • 6mm/ US J-10 hook. • Tapestry Needle.
Sizes
Finished size: 99cm / 39” square
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Description
Vicia Mitts by Alice Leadbeter
Delicate lace mitts with beautiful flower and ruffle detailing, these are the perfect mitts for a touch of floral elegance.
Materials
• 1 ball of Debbie Bliss, Rialto Lace (100% Extra fine Merino Wool superwash) (44012) • 1 ball of Debbie Bliss, Rialto Lace (100% Extra fine Merino Wool superwash) (44024)
• 2 mm/US 10 hook. • Tapestry Needle. • 42x 8 / 0 round Miyuki Japenese Seed beads. Colour: Lined Magenta AB.
Sizes
Child sm, (child med, child lg, adult sm, adult med, adult lg). Finished Hand Measurement: 12.7 (14, 15.2, 16.5, 17.8, 19.1) cm / 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5)” Designed to be worn with 0 – 1cm/ ½ “ negative ease.
Price: £3
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Bartsia Cardigan by Joanne Scrace Description
With a seamless raglan construction and beautiful lace detailing, this cardigan is the perfect thing for any season.
Materials
• 8 ( 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16) 50g balls of Milla Mia, Naturally Soft Merino (100% extra fine merino) in Lilac Blossom (123) • 4 mm/US G hook. • Tapestry Needle. • 9 buttons 1.5cm/ ¾ ” in diameter.
Sizes:
• XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) • Finished chest measures: 85 (94, 104, 117, 124, 135, 145) cm/ 33.5 (37, 41, 46, 49, 53, 57)” • Upper arm circumference: 32 (32, 32, 36, 36, 40, 44, 49) cm / 12.5 (12.5, 12. 5, 14, 15.5, 17, 19) • Finished length from underarm: 30 cm/ 12” • Designed to be worn with an ease of 5 – 8 cm, 2-3”
Price: £4
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Euphorbia Dress By Rita Taylor Description
Shell stitches and silk yarn combine to create a very special dress for spring.
Materials
• 3 ( 4,5,6,8) balls of Sublime Baby Silk and Bamboo DK (80%bamboo, 20% silk) in beansprout shade 312 • 3.5 mm/US E hook. • 4mm / US G hook. • Tapestry Needle.
Sizes
• 0-6mths, (6-12m, 2T- 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T) • Finished chest measures: 40 (40, 52, 56, 62, 72 cm/ 16 (16, 21, 22, 24, 26)’’ • Finished length: 36 (43, 52, 56, 57, 61 cm/ 13 (17, 20.5, 21, 22.5, 24)’’
Price: £4
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Contributors
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Designers
Anniken Allis Anniken has been regularly published in a variety of knitting and crochet magazines in the UK, the US & Germany (Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Let’s Knit, The Knitter, Simply Knitting, Knitting, Inside Crochet, Yarn Forward and Verena) as well as regularly designing for yarn companies including Artesano, Fyberspates, Quince & Co and The Little Knitting Company. She has also contributed to two books: Classic Elite: Shawls, Wraps & Scarves published by Sixth & Springs Books and The Scrumptious Collection Volume 2 by Fyberspates (both published in January 2013). Anniken is considered one of the UK’s leading lace designers and learnt to knit as a young child while growing up in Norway. Her designs feature a variety of techniques including lace, cables and fair isle and she is well known for my beautiful lace shawls as well as garments. She’s lived in Cornwall since she moved to the UK in 1990 and is married with 2 teenage daughters. As well as knitting, she enjoys crocheting and spinning as well as yarn dyeing. http:// www.yarnaddict.co.uk
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Vicki Brown Vicki is a self employed crafting, making and selling buttons, beads and ninja figures, she has been crocheting since she was a teenager.  You can find out more about her at http://lilleystitches.blogspot.com and http://ravelry.com/vicki-brown What do you enjoy most about crochet? I love that I can take a ball of yarn a hook and produce something beautifully, seemingly out of nothing.
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Elly Doyle Elly Doyle is the knit and crochet designer behind Magpielly.co.uk, where you can buy Brown Sheep yarn, as well as her patterns and kits. She learnt to knit first, but had to wait 5 years for a left-handed aunt to teach her to crochet. She hasn’t looked back since, and is pondering a magnum opus of a blanket project. Currently focusing on accessory design, her hat and scarf collection is soon going to overflow from the dresser in the hall and take over the house. You can find the patterns for many at http://Magpielly.co.uk and http://www.ravelry.com/designers/elly-doyle What do you enjoy most about crochet? The rhythm of ‘insert hook and yarn over’, that develops, no matter which stitches you are working, and how different the resulting fabrics can be, just by varying a stitch slightly. Ravelry Designer name: Magpielly
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Kat Goldin If you ask Kat what she does, she never knows quite how to answer…some days she is a photographer who designs crochet patterns and on others she is a crochet designer who take photos/runs a business/writes/leads workshops…She is pretty sure that the last time she was bored was sometime in early 2007. Kat lives passionately by the motto that life is too short to match socks and will often be stepping over piles of laundry or leaning over a tower of dirty dishes to get the perfect shot. Her 3 children don’t recognise her without a Canon in front of her face and balls of yarn in her pockets. Her work has been featured by Ideal Homes, Etsy’s Spring 2012 Lookbook, Etsy’s Facebook page, Inside Crochet, Simply Crochet, Simply Knitting, Handmade Living (forthcoming) and Mollie Makes (forthcoming). Her first book, Crochet at Play, is out in April with Kyle Books. http://www.slugsontherefrigerator.com
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Jacqui Harding When her twins were around 4years old, Jacqui decided to pick up knitting again as she needed a cheap hobby. How little she knew! The knitting bug quickly spread to encompass crochet, sewing & spinning, then designing. Her 3 boys have become resigned to living in a home strewn with yarn, needles, hooks & scribbled notes on every surface. She loves accessories, quirky details and being warm. Find her on Ravelry as Curvyjax, and on her website at http://www.happymakingdesigns.com What do you enjoy most about crochet: I think it’s the creative possibilities. It’s so simple really - just a hook and some yarn, but with those basic tools you can create a stiff structural shape or delicate floaty lace and everything in between. You can work in 3 dimensions so easily, it’s a little like sculpting your yarn into the shape it should be. It’s also quick, which appeals hugely to my rather short attention span! Rav designer page: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jacqui-harding
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Alice Leadbeter Alice is a mother of three who returned to crochet as a way to bring a bit of sanity to her busy life. She is particularly fond of small, intricate, lacy work and spends some of her available time creating unique pieces of jewellery using crochet, wire and beads. She blogs about her creations at http://knitnrun4sanity.wordpress.com, Posts pictures on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/knitnrun4sanity/ What do I enjoy most about crochet? I love that it is flexible and portable. It is the medium that I feel the most creative in as I find it easier to create shapes from. I enjoy seeing how patterns translate from yarn into thin wire, (with sometimes surprising results), as well as using the smallest hooks to create tiny and intricate pieces of work. My designer Name on Ravelry is: Knitnrun4sanity. (Running is her other sanity keeping activity.)
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Joanne Scrace Joanne Scrace (aka Not So Granny) specialises in seamless knitting and crochet, often vintage inspired but always with a fresh modern feel. She blogs about this and the trials of keeping the kids off her yarn at http://notsogranny.blogspot.com. Find her on Ravelry at www.ravelry.com/designers/joanne-scrace Joanne is co-founder of The Crochet Project.
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Rita Taylor When she is not knitting, Rita enjoys cycling around the lanes of Norfolk where she lives. The photographs that she takes of the local landscape and architecture provide inspiration for her paintings and for many of her knitting and crochet designs. You can see some of them on berrycat’s ravelry page http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ berrycat or on her website www.heritagehandknits.co.uk
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Yarn Contributors and Sponsors Yarn Graciously Supplied By: Artesano Yarns http://www.artesanoyarns.co.uk/
Magpielly http://magpielly.co.uk/
Designer Yarns MillaMia http://www.designeryarns.uk.com/ http://www.millamia.com/ Fyberspates http://www.fyberspates.co.uk/
Sirdar/Sublime http://www.sirdar.co.uk/
Malabrigo Yarns http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/
Sponsors:
Sponsorship:
A range of sponsorship packages are available for future issues, including yarn support. Contact:
kat@thecrochetproject.com
Issue 2 Coming Fall 2013: Woodland Whimsy
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Credits
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Photography and Layout
Kat Goldin
Technical Editing
Joanne Scrace
Models
Kerstin Price Georgia Harrison-Goldin
Location
Dunmore Pineapple, National Trust for Scotland
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