When someone walks into my house, they seem to somehow deduce, almost immediately, that I'm a crocheter. It might be the Moorish Mosaic afghan on the back of my couch, the colorful amigurumi, or the basket full of WIPs (works in progress).

Tangled Roots Pillow by Rohn Strong

We know your home likely reflects your love of crochet as well, and we have a new magazine for you, full of fabulous crochet home decor patterns. Here is Crochet Home editor Marcy Smith to tell you a little bit more about this issue.

Welcome Home

One day, my son had some friends over to the house. Later he told me, "So they think all the crochet around the house is cool." I was both flattered and surprised. Crochet is so entwined in the texture of our home that it didn't really occur to me that maybe other people don't live this way. I got to looking around at the crochet items: a Moorish Mosaic Afghan on the couch; a granny afghan rescued from a Wyoming thrift store on the chair; crochet portraits on the wall; a raft of pillows all about; doilies on the wall; coasters on the table; even a Chain Reaction Afghan in progress. It's everywhere. And it's home.

	Spiral Coasters by Carol Ventura

We think every home should be infused with crochet-it warms a home in more ways than one. And teenagers think it's cool? Win. In this special issue of Interweave Crochet Home, you'll find crochet for every part of your home-from the entryway to the living room to the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, study, and kids' rooms, even outdoors. Of course, you don't have to place these projects in the same rooms we did-we had a hard time, actually, confining projects to a particular room. That's why you'll find them arrayed in one big swath of photography at the front of the magazine. We shot the projects in the home of our editorial director, Karin Strom. Her home, the one she grew up in, is immediately welcoming. Just like yours.

Heart Throw by Lily Chin

In the Mercantile section, you'll find some tools to help you match a project to your home's palette, as well as notions to help you pull it all together. In Everyday Crochet, Ilaria Chiaratti Bonomi-the stylist behind the blog IDA Interior LifeStyle-gives tips on incorporating crochet into your home.

Leaf through and find the projects that speak to your lifestyle. We can't wait to see how you enrich your own home with crochet.

-Marcy

Order or download your copy of Crochet Home today and add a little more crochet to your home.

	Jam Fest Trivets by Marcy Smith

Best wishes,

P.S. Afghans, baskets, pillows, and doilies, what crochet do you have in your home?

The Basics of Crochet

Are you looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Crochet your friends and family the perfect gift or give the gift of crochet by teaching them to crochet for themselves.

Here are three tips for the new crocheter:

1. Choose a yarn with a tight twist. One of the most common frustrations for new crocheters is splitting the yarn when you are trying to work into a stitch. A tightly twisted yarn will make it easier to insert your hook. Looking for a hook with a blunt tip, like these Boye hooks, will also help prevent splitting the yarn as well.

2. Find a crochet friend. Whether you visit a local yarn store, check with your local library, or choose a good friend who has already been crocheting for a few years, having someone who knows how to crochet help you with your first few projects is a great idea. They can help you understand the pattern and walk you through the crochet stitches.

3. Don't worry too much about gauge. Choose a project where gauge is not critical. As you are first learning how to work the crochet stitches, you will find that some of your stitches are quite loose while others are very tight. Don't worry, your gauge will stabilize soon, but until it does, choosing a pattern where gauge doesn't matter will eliminate frustration or the possibility that the finished object doesn't fit.

This is your last chance to win this great The Crochet Dude crochet hook set from Boye. This set is perfect for the beginning crocheter or the long-time expert. Sizes D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K are all included. We will even in include instructions for fun and easy Holiday projects!

Enter between October 22nd and October 28th for your chance to win.

will also be entered to win our grand prize, a fabulous Boye Electric Yarn Ball Winder and Crochetmaster!

Best wishes,

Have you started your holiday count-down calendar yet? I have a complete list of what I want to crochet for friends and family, but time is moving quickly, and I may need to readjust it a little. Perhaps I will branch out from crochet and try a few new techniques as well.

Olympic Metals Necklace by Chloe Chatenever

I just received my copy of DIY Holiday, and this issue has fabulous and easy projects for a wide variety of crafts, from crochet to sewing and from jewelry making to knitting. My sister would love the Olympic Metals Necklace. I can make that in an afternoon! Or maybe I'll whip up the Envelope Clutch. The sewing for this project looks easy, and my best friend would love it. Sometimes it's fun to step away from my crochet comfort zone.

	Holiday Lights Garland by Linda Permann

But there are great, and quick, crochet projects in this issue as well. I definitely need the Holiday Lights Garland. And with the time I've saved with the necklace and clutch, I might just have time to finish the garland for this year's decorations.

A good crochet friend of mine has almost finished the woven Holiday Flower Lights. They are beautiful and simple and would make great decorations year-round. I think they would make a fabulous gift for a teenager or college student as well.

And if you are looking for more quick and easy crochet fabulousness, we are including a unique crochet snowflake pattern and the beautiful Crystalline Earrings pattern. I definitely need a pair of these lacy earrings, but they would also make great last-minute gifts.

Holiday Flower Lights by Jane Patrick

Discover a new craft, create amazing quick crochet projects, and quickly create all of your holiday gifts this year with the new DIY Holiday and Crochet Snowflake Pattern Bundle. Order your copy today!

	Crystalline Earrings by Natasha Robarge

Best wishes,

P.S. Besides crochet, what other techniques are you planning to use for you holiday gifts?

You can make jewelry from the strangest, and coolest, things. After flipping through the new issue of DIY Holiday I decided that I wanted to try making my own jewelry. Time to make a visit to the hardware store. Yes, you read that right, the hardware store.

I love the way Chloe Chatenever uses metal washers and ribbons to create a sophisticated necklace! Who would have thought you could make a luxurious necklace with washers? Chloe used brass washers, but I decided I wanted to try using steel instead. I wear silver more often.

I found a roll of navy ribbon in my sewing cabinet, and after a long day of work, I settled down with my washers, ribbon, copy of DIY Holiday, and a little trepidation. How did Chloe join those washers using the ribbon? Turns out it was easier than I thought!

	This is my first try at this technique. I will use smaller ribbon next time and as you can see on the right my gauge is starting to even out. I was surprised at how much flexibility the string of washers has.

After the first few washer, I didn't even need to look at the instructions anymore. I've worked about a dozen washers, and I am getting the hang of the gauge, the Goldilocks effect of not too tight and not too loose.

Necklaces, bracelets, I'm going to be doing several of these for holiday gifts this year. I need a set for myself as well. I'm so glad I ventured outside of my crochet comfort zone and tried a new craft!

DIY Holiday has simple beading, weaving, spinning, quilting, knitting, and sewing projects and patterns. Try something new and order your copy of DIY Holiday today!

Best wishes,

P.S. What craft do you want to try?

I like crochet scarves. They are a great pop of color or texture; they elevate your ensemble to an elegant level, and they are great to crochet because gauge isn't critical. But sometimes I hate scarves. They don't stay in place very well; meaning they are either attempting to unwind themselves, or, in my case, tighten around your neck until they feel like a boa constrictor.

Don't get me wrong; I own plenty of scarves, and I wear them a lot. But I want an option for those times when a scarf doesn't seem to want to stay put. Crochet cowls are the perfect choice. They are warm; they add that desired color and texture; and because they are a circle, not wrapped around your neck, they won't loosen or tighten.

Here are some of the crochet cowls I am considering.

Thistle Cowl by Victoria Hewerdine Thornton

There are three things I love about this cowl. Three colors combine in stripes to create eye-catching but simple colorwork. And because I can use three colors, this cowl will match multiple jackets. Chains and single crochet stitches make up the body of this cowl. The pattern is so simple it requires very little concentration. Lastly, the picot crochet edging is beautiful. It is the perfect trim.

Cabled Scarf by Laurinda Reddig

Crocheted in worsted weight yarn, this cowl is fast! I love the cable-like texture, and the buttons are a great visual point. The soft color of the yarn used is beautiful, and I want a second one in a bright color-maybe turquoise. This cowl would be a fabulous gift as well.

Edie Cowl by Anne Lecrivain

This cowl is a favorite of several of my coworkers. It might not be quite as warm as some of the other options with the lace stitch pattern and large diameter, but it would transition beautifully into next spring. Another quick project, you can finish a cowl in an evening.

Riff Cowl by Jill Wright

At 84 inches in length, this cowl is an eye-catching piece with multiple options for styling. You can wear it in its full length, double or triple the loops, tie it in the middle then loop around your neck, or wear it like a shrug. Regardless of the way you wear it, the lacy fabric has beautiful drape.

Ghost Cone Scarf by Sue Perez

I have to consider this gorgeous crochet cowl. Chain loops are worked like crochet broomstick lace to form this richly textured scarf, reminiscent of a multistranded necklace. This cowl uses are large amount of yarn and takes a more time than the other cowls, but it is well worth the time! The texture and buttons are stunning.

Download your favorite crochet cowl pattern today!

Best wishes,

P.S. Do you prefer to wear crochet scarves or cowls?

In my digital library you will find a new book I am very excited about, The Big Book of Granny Squares: 365 Crochet Motifs. I am so excited to share it with you, but how do I give justice to 365 crochet squares in one newsletter. To make it more difficult, I love at least 200 of them.

These crochet motifs are perfect for designing your own crochet afghan. Mix and match them, play with color, and create a unique baby blanket or crochet afghan. Let me share with you nine of the squares I found the most inspirational.

3-D Squares

Because of the construction of crochet stitches, it is the perfect way to create incredible 3-D designs. I never thought about applying the crocodile stitch to a crochet square, but love the affect. And the stripes make it even better. Flower petals are the perfect opportunity to take advantage of 3-D crochet. These crochet squares are beautiful in afghans and a great options for baby blankets.

Colorwork Squares

Stripes, colorblocking, tapestry, and intarsia, there are so many fun crochet colorwork options, and the giant canvas of an afghan is the perfect place to play with them. I love the way you can create images, such as the lighthouse. Colorwork squares are also the perfect opportunity to stash bust. Try intermingling these square with solidly colored squares.

Lace Squares

When you are looking at squares for a crochet afghan, your first thought may not be lace, but lace squares make gorgeous light-weight afghans. You can mix these openwork squares with more solid designs, create panels of lace, or design a gorgeous baby or full-size afghan completely from lace.

There are hundreds more innovative and unique crochet square in this book. Just imagine the crochet afghans you could design! Order or download your copy of The Big Book of Granny Squares today.

Best wishes,

P.S. Which crochet square inspires you?

Can you believe it's almost November already? Halloween is in just a few days, and my costume isn't finished yet. I don't even want to think about all of the holiday crochet I have left to complete in the next two months. Isn't there some way I can add a few more days to the month, or even just a couple of extra hours to each day. You know how I feel don't you?

This grand prize from Simplicity may not be able to add extra hours to your day, but it will make your holiday crochet faster. This electric ball winder is fast and efficient and won't wear your arms out. You'll still have plenty of energy left to tackle your next project.

And you'll find the perfect crochet hook for your project with this Crochetmaster set. And because they come in their own special case, you won't have to dig through all of your project bags trying to find the right size hook buried at the bottom-provided you put the hooks back in the case which is something I am still working on.

Enter between October 29^th and October 30^th for your chance to win.

Happy Crocheting and Good Luck!

P.S. Are you looking for a few extra days to finish your holiday crochet or are you right on track?

Cool, yes? This is the cover project on our DIY Holiday issue, a medley of crafty projects from across our wonderful Interweave world. The garland on the cover inspired me to try my hook at a sized-up version. Instead of "stringing" the lights, I attached them tip to base using a slip stitch.

Here are the detes: Red Heart With Love in All. The. Colors. Hold doubled and use a size M/13 (19 mm) hook.

And fast? Boy howdy. I whipped this up in an afternoon between answering emails. Honest.

So, if it really is too early for you to be stringing up holiday lights—it's not too early to whip up a garland for everyone to wear in your holiday picture.

Be happy. Crochet on.

Crochet has been found in the home for centuries, from doilies to table runners to antimacassars. But you won't find many antimacassars in modern homes. Instead crochet have crafted yarn into incredible pillows, classic afghans with a twist, colorful coasters and baskets, and amigurumi that will make you smile.

To help you find the perfect home decor crochet project, we have a new special issue, Interweave Crochet Home. Here are a few of the projects I want to add to my home.

I'd love to show off the versatility of crochet with a few crochet pillows. The Starburst Pillow by Jill Hanratty is crocheted with puff, post, and cluster stitches. This pillow looks intricate, but is actually quick to complete. I love the gorgeous texture.

And while I am not a doily person, I would love to show off the possibilities of the crochet motif with Doris Chan's Doily Pillow. A motif worked in a firm gauge creates a sturdy, longwearing fabric that is prettily lacy but can be tossed around with abandon.

I have been looking for the perfect rug for my sun room. The Stained Glass Rug by Jennifer Raymond is perfect. This colorful rug is a great introduction to padded crochet, often used in Irish crochet. Color-changing yarn is crocheted around piping cord into a round motif that offers multiple modular configurations.

Download Interweave Crochet Home today and create incredible crochet for your home.

Best wishes,

P.S. Do you like crochet afghans, pillows, or rugs? Share your favorite home decor crochet piece in the comments.

Last week I shared with you a few of my favorite granny squares from The Big Book of Granny Squares: 365 Crochet Motifs. If you remember, I said that, with 365 motifs, I could only share a few of my favorites. It wasn't enough. There are so many amazing granny squares, I have to share just a few more with you.

Granny Squares

No book of crochet motifs would be complete without examples of the popular granny square. But this book takes this classic design one step farther, offering both classic granny square designs as well as modern interpretations. I love the addition of single crochet stitches in A Sweet Granny.

Bobble Squares

A great technique for creating subtle texture is crochet bobbles. Worked in the same color as the rest of the square, the raised bobble stitches create a 3-D texture that is more understated. These squares are the perfect option for combining with some of the more complicated squares in this book. And wouldn't the Bobble Frame square be fun with a design embroidered within the frame of the bobbles?

Ruffle Squares

Ruffles are a great way to create textured crochet squares. We've all created unintentional ruffles on a project, so we know they are easy, and it's fun to put those ruffles to a beautiful use. You can create a representation of the Great Coral Reef or a beautiful flower.

Get all 365 of these incredible squares. Order or download your copy of The Big Book of Granny Squares: 365 Crochet Motifs today and discover all of the amazing crochet squares.

Best wishes,

P.S. Share your favorite granny square in the comments.

One of the classic crochet afghan designs is the ripple afghan. In the Interweave CrochetHome issue, Darla Fanton creates a ripple afghan with a twist. This throw is created using Tunisian crochet. The extended Tunisian stitches create an incredibly warm fabric with beautiful drape.

The curl, so common in Tunisian crochet, is also curbed by this Tunisian stitch, meaning you won't need to add a border. The valleys and ripples are worked in the return pass, creating a one-row repeat-which means you can work on this while watching your favorite evening show or visiting with friends over the Holidays.

Tunisian extended stitches are quite easy to work. Simply insert your hook as to work a non-extended stitch. So for the extended Tunisian simple stitch, insert your hook from right to left under the front strand of next vertical bar. Yarn over and pull up a loop.

Normally you would leave this loop on your hook and work the next stitch. For an extended stitch simply chain one. Leave that loop on your hook and work the next stitch. So simple! And the extended Tunisian stitches create an afghan with the thick warmth of Tunisian but additional drape, which is the advantage that curbs the curl of the fabric.

We have put together a fabulous Aegean Dreams Throw Kit for you. This kit includes a copy of Interweave Crochet Home, 6 balls of Plymouth Yarn Encore in Gray Forest, 2 balls of Plymouth Yarn Encore in Fawn Mix, and 2 balls of Plymouth Yarn Encore in Light Colonial Green to create your own Aegean Dreams Throw. Order your Aegean Dreams Crocheted Afghan Kit today and add this beautiful crochet afghan to your home.

Best wishes,

P.S.What is your favorite crochet afghan stitch?

I can't tell you how excited I am about the November/December issue of PieceWork. This is their first underwear issue. Yes, you did read that correctly, underwear. Did you know that bras have been worn since at least the 1400s? I didn't.

Jennifer Raymond's inspiration for this lovely camisole was the Rose Yoke that her great-great grandmother Mary Ann (MacLeod) Worth created in the 1900s. The camisole features a filet-crochet rose on the front.The back of Jennifer Raymond's Mary's Rose Camisole, showing the filet-crochet leaf.

PieceWork uncovers the stories of these little talked about, but incredibly important, pieces of our wardrobe, from crochet camisoles to drawers and petticoats. Here is editor Jeane Hutchins to tell us about the issue.

Oh My-It's Underwear!

This often-overlooked element of textile history is the focus of this issue of PieceWork. For centuries, people have constructed all manner of underwear, using a variety of techniques. Compelling, often personal, stories go hand in hand with this specifi­c element of dress. Projects bring the unmentionables out of the closet.

	Lady's Leggings or Riding Pants: These leggings can be used as riding pants, and also may be worn over the ordinary calico drawers whenever additional warmth is required; they are easily put on and taken off, and are held in position by a narrow belt of knitting that passes round the waist.

Here are a few highlights:

Laura Ricketts details the discovery of four fifteenth-century bras in a vault in Lengberg Castle in Nikolsdorf, East Tyrol, Austria, in "The Case of the Medieval Bras." She aptly calls them "the Dead Sea Scrolls of undergarments." The fact that one of the bras incorporates needle- and sprang-lace work is icing on the cake.

In "The Well-Dressed Head," Chris Laning explains: "Caps were essentially underwear for your head. A layer of plain undyed linen next to the skin was a routine part of clothing, worn to keep body oils and sweat off outer clothing." Caps were ubiquitous from the early Middle Ages through the end of the Renaissance.

For "The Under Side of Weldon's," Karen Brock, our managing editor, writes, "No historical study of hand-stitched undergarments would be complete without a glimpse into the pages of Weldon's Practical Needlework, one of England's beloved resources for Victorian patterns." And those Victorians certainly were intent on covering up everything-be it household objects or bodies. We are still puzzling over the "Lady's Leggings or Riding Pants":"These leggings can be used as riding pants, and also may be worn over the ordinary calico drawers whenever additional warmth is required. . . .".

Embellished lingerie (top drawer) that was in the willow trunk the author's mother brought with her when she immigrated to the United States in 1931. Vintage bloomers (lower drawer) from collection of Karen Brock.

As we close out another year, I send my very best wishes to each of you for a holiday season and a new year that are ­filled with joy.

--Jeane Hutchins

It's all so fascinating! I will now be looking at my underwear differently, and I might need to add a few of these historical undergarments to my wardrobe.

Subscribe to PieceWork magazine today and learn more interesting facts about the history and stories of textiles.

Best wishes,

P.S. Have you ever crocheted underwear? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

And tomorrow? More of the same. But colder.

And we have a photoshoot. Out. Side.

I need a hat. Right now.

I searched around the office for the chubbiest yarn I could find.Louisa Demmitt of the Knitscene crew graciously forked over a ball of KnitPicks The Big Cozy in Marine Heather, which she'd squirrelled away for just such a day. Sarah Read of the Crochet team added a ball in Cobblestone Heather. I found a Denise Crochet Hook Set, which of course had the size N/15 (10 mm) I needed.

With a copy of the All You Need to Crochet a Hat Kit at hand, I crocheted up the Papa Bear Hat. In half an hour.

That's right. Half an hour from a ball of yarn to a crocheted hat.

Tomorrow, I'll be out on the streets on Denver in predicted highs of 20 or so. Parts of me may be cold. But not my head.

Don't go 'round with a cold head. Get your All You Need to Crochet a Hat Kit. Right now.

Crochet. Be happy. Be warm.

Accessories are my favorite crochet patterns. They are quick. You can whip them up for a quick gift or for a special occasion. Many only require a skein or two-making them great stashbusters, and I have a great many single skeins in my stash. They are a fabulous way to try out a new technique or interesting stitch pattern. And they are the perfect choice when you aren't sure about sizing. Hats are pretty much one size fits all.

As the temperatures struggle to stay on the positive side of the thermometer and I carefully plan my holiday crochet, I am wrapped in a warm afghan, surrounded by yarn, and looking for warm and giftable crochet accessory patterns. Here are some of my favorites.

Download or order of these great products and create fabulous handmade quick crochet gifts for everyone on your list. And after the holiday season is over, you will also have the perfect crochet project for yourself!

Best wishes,

P.S. How is your holiday crochet coming? Are you updating your plans? Share you progress in the comments.

Cowls are the most popular accessory this winter. I see them everywhere, and they are slowly working their way into my closet. Many of the cowls are crocheted. Crochet cowls are quick and incredibly versatile. You can whip up a lacy swath perfect for year-round use or a thick fabric that will keep you warm while adding a beautiful eye-catching piece to your outfit.

We have gathered five fabulous cowl patterns for our newest free eBook, and just in time too. Cold temperatures are already here, and a fashionable warm cowl is the perfect addition to your wardrobe.

Clockwise from top left: Persimmon Cowl by Dora Ohrenstein, Lady Blue Warmer by Renee Banes, Royal Mitts & Cowl by Rebekah Thompson, Fossil Neckwarmer by Kathy Merrick, Rocksteady Cowl by Sharon Zientara (center)

Find the perfect crochet cowl to add to your wardrobe with these five free crochet cowl patterns. Download your copy of Crochet Cowls: 5 Free Crochet Cowl Patternsnow!

Best wishes,

P.S. Do you have a friend who would love to add a few stylish crocheted cowls to their wardrobe? Send them the link to download their own copy of Crochet Cowls: 5 Free Crochet Cowl Patterns.

Here in Crochetland, our priorities may be a bit skewed from the rest of the world.

Case in point: I have just gotten around to figuring out what's on the menu for Thanksgiving, but my crochet cornucopia is all set.

Here's a closer look at Terrence the Turkey. A little while back, I made up Terrence in peacock colors, and he's kind of made himself at home during Thanksgiving.  He just pops on a red bow tie, of sorts, and he's good to go.

If you want to make your own crocheted turkey for Thanksgiving, you'll find this pattern in our Amigurumi Calendar Projects eBook. 

I love these leaves! They're a great way to use bits of autumnal-hued yarns you may have in your stash, and they add a festive touch without being overwhelming—unless you decide to make a big pile of them!

These leaves have a plethora of potential applications: scattered on the table, used as place cards, or situated as adornments on their original use: a wreath by Linda Permann in Crochet at Home.

For my place cards, I'm using the owls from the Owl Bunting by Linda Permann, also in Crochet at Home. The owls have little loops in their ears, perfect for stringing on a name tag and wrapping around a drinking glass.

This seals the deal on the usefulness and versatility of Crochet at Home. This coaster is a motif pulled from the Happy Hexagons Throw by Maryse Roudier.

(In these colors, they can do double duty for Christmas. Woohoo!)

And the final touch: Jam Fest Trivets. When I get those mashed sweet potatoes cooked up, they'll be hot and this festive trivet will keep the table cool. For a closer look at these trivets, check out the preview page for Interweave Crochet Home, where you'll find a slew of items you want in your home right now. Then, if you can't find this on your newsstand, you can find the Home issue in the store.

Ok. I gotta go fetch a turkey that isn't crocheted. 

Happy feasting.

A few weeks back, I told you all about selecting my go-to pattern for holiday gifts. I perused our four issues of Interweave Crochet Accessories (which are now bundled conveniently on a single DVD) and came up with a few options.

One of the options was Sarah's Steampunk Collar by Brenda K. B. Anderson. (I pretty much love anything Brenda designs.) I like this collar because it gives just enough warmth, right where the cold wind tries to get at the nape of your neck. It's something like a dickie, but not, you know, dorky. No, indeed, it's elegant and ever-so-slightly nerdy in the way that Steampunk is.

Now, I have this problem when I find a pattern I like: I just keep making it. Beyond the need, even. I needed three collars, one each for my three friends. Before I could stop myself, I had half a dozen. Here's a look:

This is made with Berocco Flicker. It's is soft and elegant and has a bit of bling in it.

This collar, crocheted in Universal Classic Shades Frenzy in color Cellar Door, is exuberant and cozy.

This collar worked in Universal Wisdom Yarns Poems Silk in Wildberry is like a blend of the first two collars—it's colorful in an understated sort of way.

I love the way the swirl unfurls in this collar worked in Malabrigo Worsted in Stonechat.

This collar worked in Brown Sheep Yarn Top of the Lamb Worsted is heavier; it required fewer rows and the same number of stitches yielded a wider piece of fabric. The end result is a taller and somehow, even more Steampunk collar.

This ooh-la-la collar is worked in Hikoo Tiara (distributed by Skacel) in Gun Metal Grey. It is light and fancy and is just dying to go to a candlelit holiday event.

So, there you have it: My go-to pattern for 2014. If you want to make this collar, you'll find the pattern in the store.

If this collar is not your cup of tea, however, you are certain to find your go-to pattern among the other 191 patterns in the Interweave Crochet Accessories 2010-2014 Collection.

Happy crocheting!

If you want a shawl that is easy to make, has a vintage vibe, and will go with everything, look no further. I have the perfect shawl for you!

The Half-Granny Shawl by Mary Beth Temple is simply perfect. The basic design of this crochet shawl is half of a granny square. I love the look of the granny square, and in the shawl, the granny has been exploded to an eye-catching size. The finished size of this shawl is 58" wide and 30" deep at point.

We have bundled the pattern, just for you, with 7 skeins of the gorgeous variegated Plymouth Yarn's Gina. You will also get Mary Beth Temple's Crochet Your Own Half-Granny Shawl with Mary Beth Temple video download.

Perfect for the beginning crocheter, video workshop starts with two basic methods of stitching a granny square. Next you will apply your skills to a rectangle. Once you've mastered the granny square and rectangle, take the next step to explore the granny triangle. There's no limit to the quick and easy shawl projects you can make for yourself, family, or friends.

You can apply these granny square skills to hats, scarves, vest, cardigans, wraps, shawls, and more. There is definitely a reason this classic technique is still a favorite.

Get your Half-Granny Shawl kit today! Quantities are limited.

Best wishes,

P.S. Are you a fan of the granny square? Let us know in the comments.