CROCHETED GIFTS – New From Kim Werker

Interweave Press puts out another winner! This new book by Kim Werker, an always reliable designer, has some great gift ideas with good photography and Interweave’s clear instructions. There are schematics accompanying many patterns. Wish they with all the patterns.

In addition to the cool afghan on the cover, there are a couple of projects with which I’m IN LOVE. First is a unique Sea Star Pendant on page 23. It’s designed by Katie Himmelberg and is a really attractive piece of jewelry that can be worked up quickly. You could make it in every color you need for your wardrobe!

Then there’s the Mesh Trellis Cardigan by Karen Drouin on page 13. I GOTTA make this – however, I’m not a frilly type gal so I’ll eliminate the very attractive but impractible for me edging on the sleeves.

Another nifty garment is the Trinity Lace Shrug on page 43. Designed by Annie Modesitt, it’s PERFECT for those of us who need some camouflage for our upper arms without the added weight of a sweater in the summer. This little shrug will fit nicely in my wardrobe over some shells that I’ve avoided wearing for many seasons.

Other designs include items for baby, Dad, kitchen, bags, jewelry, etc. There are several caps that could be quite versatile. All in all, this is a nice collection of crocheted gifts that I think you’ll enjoy.

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Crocheted Gifts, Irresistable Projects to Make and Give by Kim Werker.

Interweave Press, 2009

ISBN 9781596681071 119 Pages

List Price $21.95

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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]

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