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Interweave Crochet Interweave

Spring 2006 Materials List

Blue Skies and Sunshine Pillow, page 9
Judith L. Swartz

  • Finished Size16” (40.5 cm) square when finished; 15” (38 cm) square before pillow form is inserted. 
  • Yarn RY Classic Yarns Luxury Cotton DK (50% cotton, 45% viscose, 5% silk; 104 yd [95m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #3 light) #253 blue, 6 balls.  Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
  • Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle; safety pins; 16” (40.5 cm) pillow form; yellow cotton or cotton blend fabric (for lining); buttons; six  5/8” (16 mm) and eight ½” (1.3 cm) yellow buttons; sewing thread to match buttons; sewing needle.
  • Gauge 14 sts and 11 rows = 4" (10 cm) in blossom stitch patt.
  • Skill Level Easy.
blue
 

Tuscany Tank Dress, page 12
Mari Lynn Patrick

  • Finished Size  34” (86 cm) bust circumference and 30” (77.5 cm) long.  More sizes will be available in online instructions. 

  • Yarn  Dale of Norway Svale (50% cotton, 40% viscose, 10% silk; 114 yd [104 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #3 light): #9451 moss green, 17 balls.

  • Hook Sizes 7 (4.5mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 

  • Notions 4 yd [4mm] of 3/8” (9mm) wide grosgrain ribbon.

  • Gauge 16 sts and 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) in offset scallop st on larger hook.  16 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) in sc/dc patt on larger hook. 

  • Skill Level Experienced.

tuscan
 

Gilded Twinset, page 14
Mari Lynn Patrick

  • Finished Size Camisole- to fit 32 (34, 36)” (56 [61, 66] cm bust circumference (see Note about sizing).  Cardigan- 35 ½ (39, 42 ½ )” (90 [99. 108] cm) bust circumference.  Camisole shown measures 22” (56 cm).  Cardigan shown measures 35 ½” (90 cm). 
  • Yarn Filatura di Crosa New Smoking (65% viscose, 35% polyester; 132 yd [120m]/25 g ; CYCA #3 light): #1 gold, 12 (14, 16) balls. 
  • Needles Size 3 (3.25mm).  Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook.  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Markers (m); two ¾” (19-mm) buttons; 1 yd (1 m) 5/8” (16- mm) wide grosgrain ribbon; tapestry needle. 
  • Gauge 40 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in k1, p1 rib.  9 V-sts and 18 rows + 8” (20.5 cm) in triangle mesh patt. 
  • Skill Level Intermediate.

 

gilden
 

French Bistro Top, page 18
Shirley Paden

  • Finished Size 36 (38, 39 ¾, 41 ½, 43 ½)” (91.5 [96.5, 101, 105.5, 110.5] cm) bust circumference.  Sweater shown is size 36” (91.5 cm). 
  • Yarn  Coats Opera 5 (100% mercerized cotton; 191 yd [175 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #1 super fine); #558 teal, 8(8, 9, 9, 10) balls.  Yarn distributed by Coats and Clark. 
  • Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Removable markers, tapestry needle. 
  • Gauge 52 sts and 33 rows = 8” (20 cm) in puff st patt.
  • Skill Level   Intermediate.

 

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Babette Blanket, page 22
Kathy Merrick

  • Finished Size 43” (109 cm) wide and 40” (101.5 cm) long. 
  • Yarn Koigu Wool Designs KPM (100% merino wool; 175 yd [160m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA # 1 super fine): # 2424 taupe (A), 3 skeins; #2343 sage green (B), #229 tomato red (C), and #2326 French blue (D), 2 skeins each; #2339 vicious green (E), #2250 purple-grey (F), #1239 golden brown (G), #2370 melon (H), #1040 deep blue-green (J), #2332 citron (K), #1500 turquoise (L), #2260 bright lilac (M), #2151 baby blue (N), #1005 robin’s egg (O), #2233 rose (P), #2250 bright pink (R), and #2128 dusty lavender (S), 1 skein each.
  • Hook Sizes E/4 (3.5mm) and C/2 (2.75 mm).  Adjust hook sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge  A two-round square = 1 ¾” (4.5 cm) using larger hook.
  • Skill Level   Easy.

 

babbet
 

Sweetpea Cardigan, page 26
Candi Jensen

  • Finished Size 21 (23, 25, 27)” (53.5 [58.5, 63.5, 68.5]cm) chest circumference.  Sweater shown measures 23” (58.5 cm).
  • Yarn  Nashua Handknits June (100% microfiber; 120 yd [110m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA # 3 light): #NJUN005 willow, 4(5,5,6) balls.  Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. 
  • Hook Size G/6 (4mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; Bucilla 4 mm silk ribbon: #009 lilac, #024 lavender, and #537 coral, 1 card each; Bucilla 7 mm silk ribbon: #566 magenta,  1 card; DMC Pearl Cotton Number 8 : #909 very dark emerald green (green), 1 skein; 5 flower buttons ½” (15-mm) diameter in contrasting pastels, two colors. 
  • Gauge 17 sts and 22 rows = 4” (10 cm) in sc.
  • Skill Level   Easy.

 

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Lacy Leaf Cocoon, page 30
Annie Modesitt

  • Finished Size  30 (34, 38)” (76 [86.5, 96.5] cm bust circumference.  Sweater shown measures 30” (76 cm), with a 29” back diameter.
  • Yarn Cascade Yarns Pima Tencel (50% pima cotton, 50% Tencel; 120 yd [110 m] 1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #4 medium): #1693 light blue (MC), 5 balls; #1353 dark slate (CC), 3 balls.
  • Hook Size G/6 (4mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle; two ¾” (2-cm) buttons.
  • Gauge 16 sc = 4” (10 cm). 
  • Skill Level   Intermediate.
  • Corrections

 

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Totally Totes

Pollyanna Bag, page 34
Kathleen Power Johnson

  • Finished Size 11” (28 cm) wide and 6” (15 cm) tall, excluding handle.
  • Yarn Knit One Crochet Two Italian Ice (61% cotton, 26% linen, 13% viscose; 76 yd [70 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA # 4 medium):  #258 carnation (A), 3 balls; #520 spring (B), and #1436 Mexicali (C), 1 ball each. 
  • Hook Size G/6 (4mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Removable markers; tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 12 sts and 12 rows = 4” (10 cm) in exsc.
  • Skill Level  Easy.
pollyann


Chevron Shoulder Bag, page 36

Grace Talcott

  • Finished Size  7” (18 cm) wide and 8” (20.5 cm) tall, excluding strap and tassels. 
  • Yarn Classic Elite Provence (100% cotton; 205 yd [186 m]/ 3 oz [100 g]; CYCA # 3 light): #2648 slate blue (A), #2682 asparagus (B), #2664 Aegean sea (C), #2632 mad magenta (D), and #2681 bright chartreuse (E), 1 skein each. 
  • Hook Size F/5 (3.75mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 28 sts and 17 rows = 4” (10 cm) in chevron patt; 5 sts and 5 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) in sc. 
    Skill Level   Easy. 
chvron


Tassel Tote, page 36
Candi Jensen

  • Finished Size  12” (33 cm) wide and 13”(30.5 cm) high, excluding straps. 
  • Yarn GGH Goa (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 65 yd [60 m]/ 1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #5 bulky): #17 sage, 5 skeins.  Yarn distributed by Muench. 
  • Hook Sizes J/10 (6mm) and I/9 (5.5 mm) hooks.  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle; 1 yd (1 m) tasseled trim (similar tassel fringe available from www.warehousefabricsinc.com); ¼” (6-mm) diameter and 10” (25.5-cm) long wooden dowels; sewing needle and matching thread. 
    Gauge 10 sts and 7 rows = 4”(10 cm) in hdc.
    Skill Level Easy.
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Tiny Tote, page 37

Annette Petavy

  • Finished Size 8 ½” (21.5 cm) wide and 8” (20.5 cm) high, excluding handles. 
  • Yarn Debbie Bliss Cotton DK (100% cotton; 95 yd [87 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #3 light): #20 pea green (MC), 3 balls; #33 green (A) and #38 berry (B), 1 ball each.  Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc. 
  • Hook Size F/5 (3.75 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; sharp-point sewing needles and matching thread. 
  • Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in spiked single crochet. 
  • Skill Level Easy. 
tiny

Titania's Capelet, page 42
Sandi Wiseheart

  • Finished Size One size, 28” (71 cm) neck opening, about 108” (275 cm) circumference at lower edge, and about 19” (48.5 cm) long. 
  • Yarn Louet Sales Euroflax Linen Originals 14/4 Sportweight (100% wet-spun linen; 135 yd [123 m] 1 ¾ oz/ 50 g; CYCA #2 fine): #18.55 willow, 6 skeins. 
  • Hook Size E/4 (3.5 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle. 
  • Gauge 15 sc = 4” (10 cm). 
  • Skill Level Experienced. 

 

titna

Biker Chick Scarves, page 46
Sara Tobías

Racing Stripes Scarf                             

  • Finished Size About 2 ¾” (7 cm) wide and 72” (183 cm) long, not including fringe. 
  • Yarn Lion Brand Glitterspun (60% acrylic, 27% cupro, 13% polyester; 115 yd [105 m]/ 1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #4 medium):#150 silver, 1 ball; #135 bronze, 1 ball. 
  • Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.  Exact gauge is not critical for scarves, although if your gauge varies widely from that given, you may have to purchase more yarn to complete your scarf. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 11 sc = 4” (10 cm). 
  • Skill Level Beginner. 
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Total Torque Scarf                               

  • Finished Size About 2 ¾” (7 cm) wide and 70 (178 cm) long
    Yarn Lion Brand Glitterspun (60% acrylic, 27% cupro, 13% polyester; 115 yd [105 m]/ 1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #4 medium):#150 silver, 1 ball. 
  • Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.  Exact gauge is not critical for scarves, although if your gauge varies widely from that given, you may have to purchase more yarn to complete your scarf. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 11 sc = 4” (10 cm). 
  • Skill Level Beginner. 

 

Biker Chick Gear: V-8 Scarf, Girl Gauntlets, and Hold On! Cloche
  • Finished Size V-8 Scarf: About 21⁄4" (6 cm) wide and 86" (218.5 cm) long. Scarf will stretch lengthwise when worn. Go Girl Gauntlets: About 7" (17.5 cm) in circumference at base and 81⁄2" (21.5 cm) long, unstretched. Will stretch to fit an average woman’s hand. Hold On! Cloche: About 17" (43 cm) in circumference and 61⁄2" (16.5 cm) high, unstretched. Will stretch to fit an average woman’s head.
  • Yarn Lion Brand Glitterspun (60% acrylic, 27% cupro, 13%
    polyester; 115 yd [105 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]; CYCA #4 medium). V-8 Scarf: #150 silver, 1 ball. Go Girl Gauntlets: #150 silver, 1 ball (will make 2 pairs). Hold On! Cloche: #150 silver, 1 ball.
  • Hook Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and J/10 (6 mm). Size J is used only for the foundation chain of gauntlets and hat. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge for hat and gauntlets. Exact gauge is not critical for the scarf, although if your gauge varies widely from that given, you may have to purchase more yarn to complete your scarf.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 11 sc = 4" (10 cm) with smaller hook
  • Skill Level Beginner .
biker

Pink Frosting, page 48
Elissa Sugishita

  • Finished Size 34 (36, 38, 40, 42)” (86.5 [91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5] cm) bust circumference.  Top shown measures 34” (86.5 cm). 
  • Yarn Rowan 4-ply Cotton (100% cotton, 186 yd [ 170 m]/50g; CYCA #1 super fine): #120 pink, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls.  Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. 
  • Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm).  Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Hook Size C/2 (2.75 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle. 
  • Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st.  24 sts and 11 rows = 4” (10 cm) in dc; 6 sts = 1” (2.5 cm) wide in shoulder strap patt.
  • Skill Level Experienced.

 

pink

Siren Vest, page 58
Doris J. Chan

  • Finished Size 33 (37, 42, 47)” (84[94, 106.5, 119.5] cm) bust circumference; 27 (27, 29, 29)” (68.5 [68.5, 73.5, 73.5] cm) long after blocking.  Note: Measurements are approximate.  Fabric is very stretchy and will give another 3” (7.5 cm) either in width or length when worn. 
  • Yarn Colinette Mercury (100% viscose; 67 yd [62 m]/50 g; CYCA #5 bulky): #47 cardinal, 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins.  Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours. 
  • Hook Size L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Removable markers (m).
  • Gauge 3 shells = 7” (18 cm); 3 rows = 4” (10 cm) in shell patt.  Note: Gauge is slightly oversized for this yarn, keep work relaxed.  Stretch to measure. 
  • Skill Level Intermediate.

 

siren

Carnival Cardi Wrap, page 66
Jennifer Hansen

  • Finished Size Sizes S/M, L/XL.  The material is very stretchy, ao actual finished measurements are not an accurate gauge of sizing.  Use the following fitting indications as the maximum body measurements to select instruction sizing: Shoulder width: 16 (19)” (40.5 [48] cm); Upper arm circumference: 11 ¾ (14)” (30 [35.5] cm).
  • Yarn Fiesta Gelato (100% rayon, 262 yd [239 m]/3 oz [85 g]; CYCA # 4 medium): salsa (MC), 4 (4) balls; Fiesta La Luz (100% spun mulberry silk, 210 yd [192 m]/ 2 0z [57 g]; CYCA #3 light): vintage rose (CC), 3 (4) balls. 
  • Hook Size F/5 (3.75 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Adjustable hairpin lace loom; tapestry needle; markers. 
  • Gauge 42 loops = 4” (10 cm) in hairpin lace. 
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
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Seafoam Wrap Skirt, page 68
Jennifer Hansen

  • Finished Size  26 (30, 34, 38)” (66 [76, 86.5, 96.5] cm) waist circumference.  Skirt shown measures 26” (66 cm).  The wraparound waistband allows some flexibility in sizing.  The measurements given indicate the maximum body measurements to ensure sufficient overlap at the front of the skirt. 
  • Yarn Southwest Trading Co.  Bamboo (100% bamboo, 250 yd [229 m]/ 3 ½ oz [100g]; CYCA #3 light): #521 parrot, 5(5, 6, 7) balls. 
  • Hooks Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook and size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; size F/5 (3.75 mm) afghan hook.  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Adjustable hairpin lace loom; smooth waste yarn to use as guidelines; removable markers; tapestry needle. 
  • Gauge 40 lps = 4” (10 cm) in hairpin lace; 22 sts = 4” (10 cm) in Tss. 
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
  • Corrections

 

seaf

Joie de Vivre Dress, page 72
Jennifer Appleby

  • Finished Size 33 (35, 36 ½, 38, 40)” (84 [89, 92.5, 96.5] cm) bust circumference after seaming. 
  • Yarn Patons Grace (100% cotton, 136 yd [125 m]/ 1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #3 light): #60409 ruby, 12 (14, 15, 17, 19) balls. 
  • Hook C/2 (3 mm) hook.  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 22 ½ sc and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm); 22 1/2" sts and 6 rows = 4” (10 cm) in crossed dc patt; 13 sts and all rows = 2 ½” (6.5 cm) in lace patt, after blocking. 
  • Skill Level Intermediate.

 

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Juanita Top, page 76
Kathleen Power Johnson

  • Finished Size 28 (33, 37, 43, 47, 52)” (71 [84, 94, 109, 119.5, 132]cm) bust circumference.  Sweater shown measures 33” (84 cm) bust and 23” (58.5 cm) long from shoulder seam to bottom of edging.
  • Yarn La Lana Wools Tussah Silk (100% silk; 118 yd [108 m]/2 oz [57g]; #4 medium): indigo, 4(4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins.
  • Hook Size J/10 (6 mm) and G/6 (4mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle. 
  • Gauge 15 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) in mesh st using larger hook. 
  • Skill Level Easy.

 

juanita

Spring Spirals, page 80
Valentina Devine

  • Finished Size 4” (10 cm) wide and 72” (183 cm) long. 
    Yarn  Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% pima cotton, 20% wool; 222 yd [203 m]/ 1 ¾ oz [50 g]; #1 super fine): #240 pink-a-boo (A), #400 new age teal (B), #220 provincial rose (C), and #455 willow leaf (D), 1 skein each. 
  • Hook Size F/5 (3.75 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 15 hdc and 12 rows = 4” (10 cm).  Note: Gauge is not critical for this project, but if your gauge differs significantly from that given, you may have to purchase more yarn to complete the project. 
  • Skill Level Intermediate.

 

spirals

Seaside Espadrilles, page 82
Jennifer Appleby

Instructions for La Soleil and La Mer sandals are in the magagazine.

  • Finished Size Small sandal: About 9” (23 cm) long.  To fit a 7 ½ - 8 ½” (19- 21.5 cm) foot (ages 5-8 years).  Medium sandal: About 11” (28 cm) long.  To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 7 ½ -9.  Large sandal: About 12” (30.5 cm) long.  To fit men’s U.S. shoe sizes 9-10 ½.
  • Yarn Uppers: Reynolds Mandalay (100% silk, 98 yd [90m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #4 medium): La Mer: #27 turquoise tweed (A), 1 skein.  Le Soleil: #05 lettuce green (B), #06 fern green (C) and # 015 olive (D), 1 skein each.  La Plage: #015 olive (D), 1 skein.  Yarn distributed by JCA Inc. 
    For all size soles: 4-ply Natural Unpolished Jute Twine (available at hardware stores.  The sandals photographed were made using Canada Cordage Inc. brand, 82 yd [75 m]).  1 ball will make 2 soles (any size).
  • Hook Uppers- G/6 (4mm).  Soles- M/13 (9mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 7 sc and 7 ¼ rows = 4” (10 cm) using larger hook and natural jute twine; 16 sc and 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) using smaller hook and Mandalay.
  • Skill Level Intermediate. 

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La Plage Sandals

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The Pointy Sisters, page 86
Kathy Merrick

  • Finished Size 64” (162.5 cm) long and 3”(7.5 cm) wide. 
  • Yarn Goddess Yarns Carmen (100% pima cotton; 90 yd [82 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #1 super fine): Mimosa necklace: #8401 mimosa (A) and #2576 powder blue (B), 1 ball each.  Fuchsia necklace: #701 military green (A) and #8141 fuchsia (B), 1 ball each.  Lime green necklace: #6705 aqua (A) and #5230 lime (B), 1 ball each.
  • Hook Size H/8 (5 mm).  Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge Each “flower” measures 3” (7,5 cm) from point to point.  Note: Gauge is not critical for this project; however, if your gauge differs significantly from that given, you may require more yarn to complete the project. 
  • Skill Level  Easy.

 

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