Lace

A confession…

I love to sew and crochet.  When my children were small all their sweaters came from my hook. And my clothing from my basic Singer. With that simple Singer I made magic. Lined suits. Gowns for weddings (sewed for friends!). A yard of material yielded a smart little skirt with a snazzy pleated kick pleat in less than an hour.
Too busy nowadays with beads and clay!
Recently I picked up my hooks. Have to admit the idea of crochet lace has me enthralled!
In the Spring 2007 of Interweave Crochet is a design by Marty Miller, Spiderweb Cardigan. Not a true lace, more of an open weave. Delightful.
I used a worsted cotton yarn with great stitch definition and a soft hand. I modified the pattern only a bit. Added an additional pattern repeat for length and tapered the sleeves. I also reversed single crocheted the neck and cuff edge for the design element and the added strength/stability this stitch gives.
Now to finish my piece for the Use the Muse II and to send off my BEADSTAR 2009 piece.

And then I am off to the mountains with hook in tow…
Valerie