Friday, June 6, 2014

Two More Patterns Published :)

If you like lacy crochet, then Love of Crochet's Summer 2014 issue is for you. It's packed with airy, feminine patterns just perfect for warmer weather.

Included in the collection are two projects of mine: the Olive Twist Shawl and the Honeydew Scarf.

Olive Twist Shawl; photo courtesy Love of Crochet

Honeydew Scarf; photo courtesy Love of Crochet

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Olive Twist, worked in the crisp yet drapey Rowan Creative Linen, features a fun twisted-loop technique and an easy two-row repeat. The pattern can be sized up or down by simply working more or fewer rows.

Detail of the twisted loops:


Here's a photo of the freshly-blocked shawl (did I really use all those pins?):


Starting June 13, the Olive Twist Shawl will be featured as the Summer Crochet-Along pattern on the Love of Knitting Blog (click here for more info; kits are available here).

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The Honeydew Scarf, worked in the beautifully soft Valley Yarns Longmeadow, features a quick-growing, leafy openwork pattern with bead-tipped leaves at either end:



The Honeydew Scarf could be easily widened for a lacy wrap by increasing the number of leaves in the starting row.

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To see all the lovely patterns from this issue, visit loveofcrochet.com or the Ravelry pattern page.

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Posted by Mrs. Micawber
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25 comments:

  1. CJJune 7, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    They're lovely patterns, congratulations for having them published. I especially like the idea of using linen, as I can't wear most wool.

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  2. needlekrafterJune 7, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    I found your patterns to be the loveliest in this issue! I look forward to making them and seeing more of your amazing work published!!! :)

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  3. MeredithJune 7, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    You are so amazing! I love these patterns and now you have crocheters all over the world joining together for a CAL, how cool is that?
    Congrats,
    Meredith

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  4. AnonymousJune 7, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Congratulations! They are both gorgeous!!!

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  5. Mac n' JanetJune 7, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Congratulations, love the olive twist, how talented you are.

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  6. Stitchy Mc Floss June 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Oh so pretty. :) Congrats! :)

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  7. DeborahJune 7, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Very pretty. Congrats on the patterns being published.

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  8. SandraJune 7, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    How lovely for you to have two of your patterns published! I love the olive twist shawl. (I first read Oliver Twist!) The leafy pattern on the scarf is also very attractive.

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  9. Not So GrannyJune 8, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    Beautiful (as always!) I especially love the Olive Twist shawl.

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  10. lindaJune 8, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Congratulations on having your patterns published again Sue, they are all beautiful. :)

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  11. Jennifer HaysJune 8, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    They're really beautiful, Sue. I keep meaning to tell you that I was in Jo-Ann Fabrics a few weeks ago looking at a crochet magazine and saw several of your patterns in it. It was exciting!

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  12. AnonymousJune 8, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    A big congratulations on getting your patterns published, well deserved.

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  13. kathy bJune 8, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    PRetty pretty pretty ! I have one crocheted shawl. but i rarely wear it……thanks for reminding me

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  14. SnowcatcherJune 9, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Oh, congratulations again! What wonderful offerings! I feel as if I've pedaled with royalty! ;)

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  15. AnonymousJune 9, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Congratulations again ~ and it's super awesome that your pattern was chosen for the CAL! They're both gorgeous! :)

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  16. Annie CholewaJune 10, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    Congratulations! And how long before a Mrs Micawber Crochet Book??? Because you know there should be one sometime don't you.

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  17. pembrokeshire lassJune 11, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    I just love your patterns. I mustn't start anything else until I've finished all the others I have on the go!! Thank you so much for visiting me and all the encouragement over these last months. I have been visiting my friends occasionally...just not commenting! I appreciate your friendship. thanks!! Joan

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  18. KarenJune 11, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    I have just started the Olive Twist Shawl and am not sure if I am twisting the long loops correctly. Is there a tutorial? I checked the LoveofCrochet.com site like the pattern suggests, but cannot find any help or reference to the technique on the site. Thanks.

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    1. Mrs. MicawberJune 11, 2014 at 7:58 PM

      Hi Karen - there's no tutorial yet that I know of. I believe the crochet along starts tomorrow - I think they'll be giving more detailed instructions there. Meanwhile you can look at the questions and answers at the bottom of this page: http://www.loveofknitting.com/blog/blog/2014/05/29/summer-crochet-along-coming-soon/

      Twisting the loops is pretty easy, really. Normally, to stitch into a chained loop, you would insert your hook from the front of the piece, under the chains, to the back side, and form your stitches. In the Olive Twist, you insert your hook from the back of the piece, under the chains, to the front. Then when you make your stitches in the chain loop, the loop will twist itself.

      Thanks for commenting, and be sure to check out the link for more information. :)

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    2. KarenJune 12, 2014 at 2:17 PM

      I was able to figure out how to twist the loops. I was having trouble turning the piece clockwise to start the first twisted loop of the row, but now it is working out fine. Thanks.

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  19. PanJune 12, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Received my copy of Love of Crochet.
    Just wanted to say Congratulations!
    Your patterns are beautiful.

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  20. BethJune 13, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Now I need a trip to the bookstore or JoAnn to get my copy. Congrats on more oatterns being published. You should write a book. Seriously. You have awesome talent.

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  21. AlkaJune 14, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Your patterns are just wonderful! I have tried out your free ones, thanks for sharing.

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  22. LitlBitsJuly 2, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    Love this scarf -
    The Honeydew Scarf
    I just peeked over at that site...even did a search and received reply: no returns found...

    I have to find this pattern for a beautiful yarn I just received....a Phydeaux yarn that is so incredibly beautiful....but it's only one hank...

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  23. AstriJuly 15, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Oh very very nice!

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