Summer 2009

We have a real treat of an issue for you with seven patterns (one with both a crochet and knit version), several articles and reviews, and two tutorials! We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you.

 

Summer 2009
New articles...
Letter from the Editor
Summer Fun is on the way!

Summer is finally here and I'm loving it! After 13 years of Houston summers, the drier climate here in Utah is a refreshing change - although I wish the weather would make up its mind! We're still get
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Crochet Q&A
Are chain rings or the magic circle best?

Q: What is better to use when starting a project - the magic circle or chain ring? (T. Pomeroy)

A: When working in the round, whether for motifs, hats, or other projects, some patterns specify beginnin

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Healthy Crafting
Hydration = Healthy Hands

Wouldn’t it be great if there was some magic elixir that you could drink to avoid aches and pains? That would allow you to think more clearly and have more energy?
 
Guess what? There is. Water.
 
Our

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New Crochet Sites
Slip Stitch Crochet & Crochet Soiree

Two new sites for crocheters have recently had their grand openings and I hope you'll take the time to check both of them out.

The first site is one started by David Burchall and is called Slip Stitch...
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Reviews
Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet
 
Got a Favorite LYS?
Pixie Beads
 
Techniques
Make Your Own Row Counter Bracelet
Learning to Dye Yarn, Part 1