Crochet Today Jan/ Feb 09 Preview

I got a nice little surprise in my mailbox on Monday, the new issue of Crochet Today!


The best part was getting to see one of my favorite designs this year finally published. The pink raglan pullover I finish I think in May, so I have been dying to see it published. Mainly because I enjoyed not only designing it, but crocheting it, and wearing it. Yup, I made something that fit me! Well, in negative ease; but I wear a lot of my clothes that way.




The wavy stitch pattern is really easy to memorize, its only a 2 row repeat. The shaping at the arm seams is all diagrammed out, so you don't have to think too hard. (I believe they will be putting the diagrams on the website, so check them out there.) The seam is highlighted with a sl st seam that is on the outside of the garment; which gives a nice diagonal line that I really dig.








My other project in this issue is a Men's Vest. Yes, that's right another men's vest. To change things up this time, I took my brother's and father's advice and put pockets into the vest. The vest has 3 pockets all highlighted with a strip of red. Pockets are really no harder then adding a zipper, and adding a zipper is not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. It's just a bit of sewing. The best compliment I got on this vest was from Mr CBF, who modeled the vest for me before I shipped it out. He told me that if I ever can get this sample back, he would wear it. What is a better endorsement then that? Thanks again to Ginny for helping me tag team the crocheting of the vest!

I hope you guys enjoy the issue. There are a number of cute projects in there.