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Lilytopia Shawl pattern now available!This lightweight round shawl in lustrous cotton from Blue Heron Yarns was inspired by a festival at Longwood Gardens, a horticultural showplace in Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley. Subtle color gradations in the yarn move from coral to apricot, adding depth and definition to the stitches.
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Milk and Cookies Shawl pattern now available!Baby merino lace from Abuelita Yarns is lusciously soft and easy to work with. No wonder – as the yarn tag says, the Uruguay-based company’s wool products “come from healthy and well-treated sheep!” This shawl uses simple openwork lace patterns. Stripes in cream and rich brown bring to mind a delicious bedtime snack.
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Oceanside Dunes Shawl pattern now available!Blue and beige stripes in Tunisian frosted stitch bring sand and sea to mind. The yarn, a soft blend of machine-washable and -dryable cotton and acrylic, is the perfect weight for those cool evenings when you’re on a relaxing beach holiday ... or just wishing you were!
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Fanette Shawl pattern now available!Silk and Silver yarn from Blue Heron Yarns has an elegant shimmer and a beautiful drape. Three-stitch fans in Tunisian crochet are lacy and open to keep this wrap light and comfortable. It is finished with a simple arch trim along the bottom hem.
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Where’s the bunny?After Sharon’s appearance on the March 25, 2010 Easter Crochet episode of “Uncommon Threads,” HGTV and DIY were supposed to make the rabbit pattern available but did not. If you are interested in the pattern, please email Sharon@SharonSilverman.com or (contact Sharon through Ravelry) and Sharon will be happy to email it to you. There are no photos because the network didn’t want any. However, the pattern is also available in Sharon’s book, Beyond Basic Crocheting. That version comes with many technique pictures. Hippity-hop! |
Flamenco Shawl pattern now available!“Spanish Dancer” laceweight yarn from Blue Heron Yarns is worked in broomstick lace to create this colorful and comfortable shawl. Stitches are decreased so the top is narrower than the bottom. Fling this shawl over your shoulder, and the resulting gathers resemble a rose.
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Coronet Scarf pattern now available!This lacy scarf begins and ends with crown-shaped trim, joined by a center section of openwork and crossed stitches. The slow color changes in the Mondial Bamboo yarn create beautiful contrasts. Wear this scarf and you’ll look like royalty.
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Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting now available It’s crocheting … it’s knitting … it’s a little of each! Tunisian crochet is worked on a crochet hook but leaves the loops on the hook like in knitting. The results are the best of both worlds, with a knitted or woven look rather than the loopiness of traditional crochet. Tunisian Crochet elevates this technique into the realm of high style with exciting stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing in 16 contemporary projects including apparel and items for the home. Photographs by Alan Wycheck; illustrations by David Bienkowski. Available now!
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Rave review for new book!“Have you always wanted to learn about Tunisian crochet but couldn’t find anyone to ask? Your quest is over! Here is the best explanation of Tunisian crochet you’ll ever need. Detailed step-by-step technique photographs make you feel as if the author is at your side, guiding you along the way as you become more proficient at this delightful skill. Once you have learned the basics, you’ll want to practice what you have learned by making the magnificent projects, including stylish garments for girls and women and fascinating accessories to decorate your home.
“Another must-have book for crocheters by author Sharon Silverman!” — Rita Weiss
President, Crochet Guild of America
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