Get ready for the holidays!

Submitted by erin on Thu, 2009-09-24 13:04

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Some fortuitous subscribers already have their issues in hand, but the November/December issue is slated to go "on sale" on October 6. This gives you plenty of time to crochet all the fantastic holiday decorations and potential gifts within. Check out the issue preview on our site, then head on over to Ravelry, where you can fave and queue all the projects you want.

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Ripple Tree Skirt

Submitted by alukong@att.net on Mon, 2010-01-25 12:31.

A little late for this post...but
THANK YOU CT for such a wonderful pattern!
This is my first ripple of anything and it turned out perfect. The instructions were easy for me (I hv trouble reading instrs).
As I went ripple row to ripple row, the ideas started flying so I put 'my style' into it by adding gold crochet thread with some of the rows (red & green), finished trim in gold thread and added red velvet bows to the points.

It made Christmas delivery (barely) and was well received/loved!

Thanx again:P
angela
:::my profile pix is the end result:::

dress

Submitted by Cam4 on Sat, 2009-12-12 14:14.

I know this really doesn't have anything to do with the issues and the patterns but who made the dress on the cover?

I LOVE it!!!!

New pattern

Submitted by Pastel lover on Sun, 2009-10-18 01:33.

I am currently working on a pattern for an octopus and was wondering if I could subit it for your magazine?

submission guidelines

Submitted by erin on Mon, 2009-10-19 07:50.

Submission guidelines can be found on this page:

http://www.crochettoday.com/about

crocheted slippers

Submitted by KAYTI on Sat, 2009-10-10 16:28.

Help!! I am looking for a slipper pattern that I can make for Christmas giving. Since I am new to this hobby, it can not be too difficult. Easy is better. Also,when crocheting a circular pattern, how do you make the last row end even? Kayti

Stitching in the Round

Submitted by J-Thorn on Sat, 2009-12-12 21:26.

It kind of all depends on the pattern. If the pattern is such that each round ends by slip stitching in the first chain made and chaining to begin the next row, your problem should resolve itself with the final slip stitch. However (and this is what I think you're refering to), if you are stitching in one continuous spiral, I don't know of a way to make the last row/stitch perfectly even, but adding a few slip stitches in over the next few stitches seems to visually lessen the effect.

As for slippers, there is a pattern in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue that looks to be fairly easy. You could also check online at redheart.com for free patterns. Outside of these sources, there is a pattern called Button- Trimmed Slippers by Darla Sims that looks fairly easy and festive. (I found it in a book of mine called From Needles to Hook ISBN#1-57367-124-X.)

Hope this helps!

LOVE IT

Submitted by mamacrochet on Mon, 2009-10-05 04:10.

I totally love this current issue. I also received another crochet magazine at about the same time and there is NO comparison. Thanks for getting a jump on the holidays, since it takes us a while to get all of our projects done for gifts. Great job!

Love, Love, Love the Sparkly Snowflakes Afghan!!

Submitted by mypersonalartist on Thu, 2009-10-01 07:33.

Ok, I have to start of by saying that this issue is by far my most favorite issue since my first issue 2 yrs ago! I totally love the retro spunky spin on the patterns!! But when I flipped to the Sparkly Snowflake Afghan I got super excited and right away went out and got my yarn,I made my first motif already,and it looks awesome! I couldn't find the Windsor Blue. Is it a new color? Anyway I decided to use Soft Navy instead and it looks awesome! What a great idea to use sparkle yarn in an afghan it really makes the snow flake pop!

swirly scarf

Submitted by brandi_dawn_777 on Mon, 2009-09-28 10:04.

i already made the swirly scarf! i'm working on Christmas presents early since i'm pregnant and due right around thanksgiving i can't wait to try out the slippers next!