Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Interweave Accessories 2014 (Including a Pattern by Yours Truly)

One of the advantages of being published in crochet magazines is getting an advance copy in the mail.

Here's what I got today:


I've been waiting eagerly for this issue ever since the patterns went up on Ravelry last week. Not only because one of the patterns is mine (she says casually, striving to conceal her inner leapings and shoutings for joy)...

Picea Hat by yours truly

...but because it's chock full of simply amazing crochet. Just look at some of these beauties:

Basketweave Mitts by Laurinda Reddig

Winterbloom Bag by Amy Gunderson

Morning Webs Shawl by Kathryn White
with Knothole Mitts by Theresa Shabes

Not to mention some fantastic articles:



It's very humbling to share magazine space with such an array of talented crocheters.

Interweave Crochet Accessories 2014 will be available on newsstands October 25th. (It's also available online here.)

To the gamblers out there: you can rush right out and buy your own copy, or take your chances and wait for my November giveaway. I'll be offering a copy of this issue, with a few other goodies (including the statutory chocolate). Stay tuned for details. :)

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Regarding the Picea Hat: I designed it last fall for my sister's birthday, and after a tweak or two submitted it to Interweave. The crown features a stretchy star stitch developed especially for this pattern. (What would a Mrs. Micawber pattern be without some funky new stitch or technique?) And I'm really proud of the band design, which uses back loop slip stitch and a rather radical cluster technique that pushes a few crochet boundaries. Simple crocheted buttons add a touch of fun (and cover the row joins). For more details, visit the Interweave project page here.


Many thanks to Interweave for publishing me. Again! :)


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27 comments:

  1. Your hat design is lovely!! The band looks really interesting. Slip stitch crochet is still rather a terra incognita for me. And the worst thing is that everybody in the family have a hat already!! :( LOL

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  2. Congratulations!!! WOW! Your pattern is gorgeous.

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  3. Congrats. That hat is lovely. I can see why it was published.

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  4. Congratulations you clever thing, how lovely to have another design published, you should be so proud of yourself for designing such a beautiful hat, what a lovely unusual design, I love it! :)

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  5. Stunning! You are an AMAZING fiber artist!
    What lovely, lovely work!

    Have a wonderful and creative week!

    Mimi

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  6. Fantastic news Sue, your hat is stunning and looks beautiful in that colour. I feel like I am in the company of a super star here :o) Big congratulations and thanks for sharing with us xox Penny

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  7. Congratulations on getting published by interweave again!! I'm not at all surprised that they chose this pattern, it's really beatutiful and not to mention unusual. Well done you!!
    Rosie xx

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  8. A really beautiful pattern. Not surprised they wanted to publish it! Well done. Juliex

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  9. Congrats on being published! Love, love, love your design. The band is awesome, it reminds me of knitted cables and lace. You are so talented! :)

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  10. Congratulations, you're beginning to get your designs published quite regularly, love the hat, beyond my skill level though.

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  11. You deserve to be published again, the hat is so beautiful. Sue I wish I had even a 10th of your talent.

    Way to Go!!!!!!!
    \Meredith

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  12. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy! I almost perused the magazine section of the grocery store last night just for fun when I had to pick up an emergency item; now I'm glad I waited because it should be there today or tomorrow!

    Congrats again, and what a beautiful pattern!

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  13. Soooo excited for you, Sue, and glad for those who love to crochet! Your hat design is lovely. I especially like the band design and the crocheted buttons as well. I am off to explore the links you shared :)
    Gracie xx

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  14. How wonderful Sue, congratulations on having this gorgeous hat published - I'm not a bit surprised, it's very beautiful - what a clever girl you are! WOW!!!
    Joy

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  15. Congratulations on being published! The hat is stunning!

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  16. WOW again! You are very talented and the hat is beautiful! Congratulations!

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  17. Congrats Sue, love the hat......it looks great, particularly the band.....
    Clever you.....do you devise new crochet stitches when you are out cycling.....plenty of time to think.

    Claire x

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  18. Congrats on getting published again. I just love that hat. That band of decorative stitching is just gorgeous! I am in awe of your talent as a designer.

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  19. Love your design!!! I contacted Interweave and was told that they were not releasing a crochet version, so I am so happy to see that I was misinformed!

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  20. Love your design!!! I contacted Interweave and was told that they were not releasing a crochet version, so I am so happy to see that I was misinformed!

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  21. Love your design!!! I contacted Interweave and was told that they were not releasing a crochet version, so I am so happy to see that I was misinformed!

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  22. Love your design!!! I contacted Interweave and was told that they were not releasing a crochet version, so I am so happy to see that I was misinformed!

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  23. Love your design!!! I contacted Interweave and was told that they were not releasing a crochet version, so I am so happy to see that I was misinformed!

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  24. Love your design!!! I contacted Interweave and was told that they were not releasing a crochet version, so I am so happy to see that I was misinformed!

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  25. Love your design!!! I contacted Interweave and was told that they were not releasing a crochet version, so I am so happy to see that I was misinformed!

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  26. This is a wonderfull hat!!!!!!! Congratulations!
    Petra

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