“It Girl” Crochet

Don’t you love the unique wrist warmers on the cover of this new book? I love the symmetry as well as the swirl effect the designer has created. This is just one of 23 patterns for accessories in this book It Girl Crochet . They range from scarves, mittens, and caps to more fashion forward looks like a chunky belt and these impressive knee socks. I’m in love with these socks!!

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If you’re a shawl fan, you’ll find several lovely projects in this book. They are lacy and delicate and include some surprising elements. There are several purses, displaying an array of techniques.

Back to those mittens, caps, and scarves. You’ll find a variety in this book that will please everyone on your gift list. I’m especially fond of the Op Art Reversible Scarf, with it’s bold geometrics on one side and lattice look on the reverse. The caps, scarves, and mittens can easily be mixed and matched to create even more beautiful sets.

These patterns are fresh and youthful – but not cutesy and just for youngsters. Yarn and color selections can easily move a pattern from sophisticated to casual, from flashy to serene. The yarns chosen for each design are typically available at your LYS or from an online vendor of finer yarns, but substitutions with mass marketed yarns are easy to make as each pattern contains the often rarely found yarn size (#2, fine, for instance). I wish all patterns contained this useful bit of information. This book also contains really detailed charts, some with color added, making them easier to follow in a complex pattern.

If you enjoy crocheting fashion projects, this book is for you. It would make a great gift for a fashionista or anyone interested in adding fashion forward accessories to her wardrobe.

Book Specs:

It Girl Crochet by Sharon Zientara

Interweave Press, 2014

Soft cover, 135 pages

ISBN: 9781620330968

List Price $22.99 USD.

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.

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