Vogue Knitting Crochet

Have you all seen the preview for Vogue Knitting Crochet?  Its a special issue from Vogue Knitting all on fashion forward crochet.  The last time they put out a special issue was 1994.  It is still one of the ones I treasure in my library.

I am quite tickled about this issue.  So much so, that I actually gushed to the editors about how excited I was for the issue at the last TNNA.  To the point, that I know I sounded like a crazy person.  But when a group wants to put out fashion forward crochet, and wants to take the time to really make it modern; I am so thrilled.

Chachula Motif Tunic

This issue was one of my special projects that I absolutely LOVED working on.  In the issue, I have one tunic design, an article, and a ton of graphics.  My design is classic me.  It is a motif, join as you go design.  The style is perfect for summer.  I envisioned it as a beach cover-up/ willowy tunic.  Something that you would put on when you were feeling extra romantic. The yarn is quite lovely Mulberry Silk; but you can easily substitute a fine cotton (to make it a really cover-up).

The article I wrote is all about reading crochet diagrams, no big surprise there.  Naturally, I wanted to make sure that every pattern would have a diagram when needed; and volunteered my services to help in that effort. I could not be more thrilled at their excitement for including as many diagrams as possible.  I have not seen the final print version; but I know that between print and online you will find all the diagrams you could ask for in a magazine.

Yoko Hatta's Shell Purse

Doris Chan's Motif Tunic

Working so closely with some of the patterns (I worked on about a quarter of them); I got so inspired by the other designers.  A few of the ones I drew diagrams for and edited are on the side.  I totally fell in love with Yoko Hatta, she is a a designer that writes only in crochet diagrams.  I adored her work.  It was so easy for me to draw and write up the written directions; it was more of a joy then actual work.  Her shell purse is so simple, it is brilliant.  I also worked on Doris Chan's motif top.  Again, it was thrilling to see into her design process.  The tunic increases by changing the motif from a square to a pentagon then a hexagon.  Another favorite was Jennifer Hansen's Cardi Shawl.  It is one large rectangle that is cleverly seamed into an oversized cardigan.  You can wear it long as shown, or short with a large collar (by putting it on upside down).  While it was in my office, I tried it on quite often I loved the ease of style so much.

I can not wait to get my copy and see it all put together.  I am just so happy to be a part of the issue, and hope for a ton of success for them with the issue.

Jennifer Hansen's Cardigan

Photo Credits: Vogue Knitting Crochet 2012, photo by Rose Callahan