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    Poetic Crochet: 20 Shawls Inspired by Classic Poems
    Poetic Crochet: 20 Shawls Inspired by Classic Poems
    Poetic Crochet: 20 Shawls Inspired by Classic Poems
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    Poetic Crochet: 20 Shawls Inspired by Classic Poems

    By Sara Kay Hartmann

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    Crocheted shawls inspired by classic poetry!

    Just as poetry laces together the simplest of words into dramatic lyrical pieces, Poetic Crochet uses basic stitches to create a romantic, breathtaking collection of shawls and wraps.

    When creating this classic, wearable collection of shawls, wraps, and stoles, you'll explore a variety of shawl shapes, construction techniques, borders, and edgings. Author Sara Kay Hartman shares her tips for selecting the fibers that work best in shawl making, how to achieve a beautiful drape, how to play with gauge when crocheting shawls, and more.

    The patterns in Poetic Crochet won't require any special technique knowledge, but rather they have been designed to highlight the simple sophistication achievable with the most basic of stitches. Crocheters with any experience level, beginner to advanced, will find something rewarding--and poetic--in this inspired collection of 20 projects.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
    Release dateOct 13, 2015
    ISBN9781632500083
    Poetic Crochet: 20 Shawls Inspired by Classic Poems

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      Poetic Crochet - Sara Kay Hartmann

      Introduction

      A thing of beauty is a joy forever . . .

      —John Keats, Endymion

      This book was born out of my love for the beauty of crochet, the freedom of its construction, and the lasting loveliness of each crocheted piece that brings so much joy. Each shawl and wrap in this collection has been designed with you, the crocheter, in mind. My goal is to offer you an enjoyable stitching experience that helps you create a thing of beauty.

      When I first began crocheting, I admired lace shawls and textured wraps, but I hesitated to try making one because I was convinced they were beyond my skills. I didn’t realize that the same stitches used to make a pot holder or afghan can also make beautiful shawls. Each project in this book uses conventional crochet stitches and techniques that will suit an adventurous beginner, while keeping more advanced crocheters entertained. Along the way, I’ll share a few secrets that take plain crochet to the next level by using fine-weight yarns on larger hooks and working with finishing techniques that bring even more beauty out of an ordinary stitch.

      These shawls are wonderful gifts for the special women in your life. Perfect for a bride, for a birthday girl, or for no reason at all, a friendship shawl will wrap the wearer in your crocheted hug. There is no worry over size or fit, and shawls make it easy to choose a luxury yarn that can be stretched (literally!) to create a beautiful gift of handmade love.

      I find the act of crocheting poetic because it is beautiful, creative, and soulful. Despite our technology-driven world, we do not have crochet machines (other than our fingers). Therefore, we must take time to form one stitch after another in work that is beautiful and meaningful.

      I hope you enjoy this voyage into the world of crocheted shawls and pick up some new ideas that make your crochet experience even more enjoyable and perhaps even a little poetic. Let’s crochet!

      Sara Kay Hartmann

      endymion

      Endymion is a glamorous wrap, perfect for a special occasion. The shawl body is worked from the center out from the foundation chain before adding fluted edges to each short side. The metallic yarn reminds me of spun gold, and the picot lace edging gives this shawl the timeless quality of an heirloom. Substituting a wool yarn will create a different look, perfect for everyday wear.

      FINISHED SIZE

      About 66 (168 cm) long × 20 (51 cm) wide.

      YARN

      Worsted weight (#4 Medium).

      Shown here: Berroco Captiva Metallic (45% cotton, 23% polyester, 19% acrylic, 12% rayon, 1% viscose; 98 yd [90 m]/1.75 oz [50 g]): #7540 Mascarpone, 10 skeins.

      HOOKS

      Size J/10 (6.0 mm) for shawl body and shawl edges; Size H/8 (5.0 mm) for edging.

      NOTIONS

      Tapestry needle.

      GAUGE

      With larger hook, one pattern rep in Shawl Body pattern = 3¹⁄2 (9 cm); 5 rows = 4 (10 cm) in Shawl Body pattern.

      Notes

      » Endymion responds well to steam-blocking, and the stitch pattern will relax and open even more with some spritzing from a water bottle and steam. Make sure to test your steaming method on a swatch first. Because this yarn contains synthetic fiber, the fabric may be permanently set with steam.

      Stitch Guide

      » Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog): P.130

      » Double crochet 3 together (dc3tog): P.130

      » Double crochet 7 together (dc7tog): [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 7 times, yo, draw through 8 lps on hook.

      » V-stitch (V-st): (Tr, ch tr) in same st.

      » Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.

      instructions

      Shawl Body

      Refer to the Shawl Body diagram at top right for assistance.

      First Half

      Ch 181.

      Foundation Row: (RS) Starting in 4th ch from hook, work dc2tog over next 2 ch (counts as dc3tog here and throughout), *(tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next ch**, dc7tog over next 7 ch, (tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc3tog over last 3 ch, turn—14 dc7tog.

      Row 1: Ch 3, dc bet first 2 sts (counts as dc2tog), *[dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, dc in next dc**, dc2tog in sps before and after dc7tog of previous row; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc2tog in sp bet dc and dc2tog of previous row and top of tch, turn—181 sts.

      Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc3tog over next 3 dc, *(tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 dc, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in next dc, tr in next dc, ch 1, tr in next dc**, dc7tog over next 7 sts; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc3tog over next 3 dc, dc in top of tch, turn—14 dc7tog.

      Rows 3–10: Rep Rows 1 and 2 four times.

      Row 11: Rep Row 1 once. Fasten off.

      Second Half

      Foundation Row: (RS) With RS facing, working across opposite side of foundation ch, join yarn in first ch, ch 3, work dc2tog over next 2 ch, *(tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next ch**, dc7tog over next 7 ch, (tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc3tog over last 3 ch, turn—14 dc7tog.

      Rows 1–11: Rep Rows 1–11 of First Half. Do not fasten off.

      First Half Shawl Edging

      Refer to the Shawl Edging diagram for assistance.

      Foundation Row: Ch 3, working across short edge of shawl, work 2 dc in each row-end dc across to foundation ch, dc in end of foundation ch, 2 dc in each row-end dc across to last row of First Half, dc in corner st—51 dc.

      Row 1: Ch 3, dc7tog over next 7 dc, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 8 times to center dc, ch 2, sk next dc, V-st in next dc, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 8 times, sk next dc, dc7tog over next 7 sts, dc in top of tch, turn—19 ch-2 sps.

      Row 2: Ch 3, *2 dc in next 2-ch sp, dc in next tr; rep from * across to center V-st, 3 dc in center ch-2 sp, **dc in next tr, 2 dc in next 2 ch-sps; rep from ** across to dc7tog, sk next st, dc in top of tch, turn—59 dc.

      Row 3: Ch 3, dc7tog over next 7 sts, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 10 times to center dc, ch 2, sk next dc, V-st in next dc, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 10 times, sk next dc, dc7tog over next 7 sts, dc in top of tch, turn—23 ch-2 sps.

      Row 4: Rep Row 2—71 dc.

      Row 5: Ch 3, dc7tog over next 7 sts, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 13 times to center dc, ch 2, sk next dc, V-st in next dc, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 13 times, sk next dc, dc7tog over next 7 sts, dc in top of tch, turn—29 ch-2 sps.

      Row 6: Rep Row 2—89 dc. Fasten off, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail.

      Second Half Shawl Edging

      Foundation Row: With RS facing, join yarn in right-hand corner on other short side edge of shawl, ch 3, working across short edge of shawl, work 2 dc in each row-end dc across to foundation ch, dc in end of foundation ch, 2 dc in each row-end dc across to last row of First Half, dc in corner st—51 dc.

      Rows 1–6: Rep Rows 1–6 of First Half Shawl Edging. Do not fasten off.

      Shawl Border

      Refer to the Shawl Border portion of the diagram at left for assistance.

      Change to smaller hook.

      Foundation Row: Working across row-end st of edging, sl st in first row-end dc, ch 1, sc in same row-end dc, (ch 3, sc) in each of next 6 row-end sts, working across shawl body, *[ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st] across to next shawl edging**, (ch 3, sc) in each of next 7 row-end sts; rep from * around to last 2 sts, ch 3, join with sl st in first sc.

      Row 1: Sl st to center of next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 3) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

      Row 2: Sl st to center of next ch-3 sp, ch 1 (sc, ch 1, picot, ch 1) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail.

      Finishing

      Weave in ends. Mist or steam the shawl. Use your hands to mold the wet stitches open to set the fabric. Allow to dry completely.

      SCHEMATIC

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