Welcome once again to the Crochet Showcase, the place where we show everyone the amazing things you have made with your hooks. (Would you like your work to be here? Visit the submission requirements!) “Back in the ‘Olden Days,’” writes Lorel Box, “before you could magically know the sex of your baby before it was […]

By Anastacia Zittel Model: Anastacia Zittel Photos: Jonathan Zittel This is a top down, summer weight shawl. I wanted something that was very scarf like, but more of a triangle shape, so I designed this to be the best of both worlds: a long, shallow shawl. This top-down shawl can be made in any size, […]

by Cheri McEwen Photo via Flickr I am frequently asked what I use for inspiration. I really can’t answer that question. Sometimes an idea will come about from a simple remark made in a conversation. You wouldn’t believe how often I am asked if a knitting pattern can be made into a crochet one. (I […]

by Julia Schwartz edited by Justin Schwartz “I want to be a professional bird watcher,” I thought. I was in the second grade and watching birds for a living seemed a fantastic possibility. Imagine the shock when I discovered that bird watching was not a paid job! Following that realization, I wanted to become a […]

By Melissa Mall Model: Melissa Mall Photos: ‘Greg’ When it’s time to hit the water, you don’t want to bring a lot with you. Just the car keys, cell phone, sunglasses, and maybe a credit card or two – but good luck finding a pocket in your bathing suit! (Not that you’d want to dunk […]

Who’s ready for summer?! It has been a real treat to put this issue together. We have something for all the best parts of summer – sunny coasters for strawberry lemonade on the porch, a hat and bag for fun down by the water, a couple of projects for keeping kids happy on long trips, […]

By Cheri McEwen Photos: Cheri McEwen Model: Her Mannequin Difficulty: Easy One day I decided to see if I could come up with a way to make a slope with an even edge. Most of the slopes I’ve seen have a bit of a jog in them, but I wanted one as smooth as I […]