Customize your crochet: adjust to fit, embellish to taste

115 Pages·2015·57.514 MB·English

by  Hubert, Margaret

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All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyrights hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or
ustomize
by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping of information on storage and
retrieval systems—without the written permission of the publisher. However, the publisher grants to the purchaser of this
book permission to reproduce the charts in the book for personal use.
Due to differing conditions, materials, and skill levels, the publisher and various manufacturers disclaim any liability for
unsatisfactory results or injury due to improper use of tools, materials, or information in this publication.
First published in the United States of America by
Creative Publishing international, a division of
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.
400 First Avenue North your Crochet
Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55401
1-800-328-3895
www.creativepub.com
Visit www.Craftside.net for a behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world!
ISBN: 978-1-58923-885-5
Margaret Hubert
Digital edition published in 2015
eISBN: 978-1-62788-257-6
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Available
Technical Editor and Symbol Diagrams: Karen Manthey
Copy Editor: Lori Steinberg
Book Design and Page Layout: Laura McFadden Design, Inc.
Body Type Illustrations: Sharon Hubert Valencia
Photographs: Chris Hubert
Printed in China
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All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyrights hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or
ustomize
by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping of information on storage and
retrieval systems—without the written permission of the publisher. However, the publisher grants to the purchaser of this
book permission to reproduce the charts in the book for personal use.
Due to differing conditions, materials, and skill levels, the publisher and various manufacturers disclaim any liability for
unsatisfactory results or injury due to improper use of tools, materials, or information in this publication.
First published in the United States of America by
Creative Publishing international, a division of
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.
400 First Avenue North your Crochet
Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55401
1-800-328-3895
www.creativepub.com
Visit www.Craftside.net for a behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world!
ISBN: 978-1-58923-885-5
Margaret Hubert
Digital edition published in 2015
eISBN: 978-1-62788-257-6
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Available
Technical Editor and Symbol Diagrams: Karen Manthey
Copy Editor: Lori Steinberg
Book Design and Page Layout: Laura McFadden Design, Inc.
Body Type Illustrations: Sharon Hubert Valencia
Photographs: Chris Hubert
Printed in China
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Introduction 6
Customize the Fit
section Understanding Body Types 8
Dedication
1 Taking Measurements 9
Adjusting Sleeve Measurements 9
To my wonderful family. Double Crochet Lace Cardigan 10
~ Customizing 18
Bobbles and Bars Cardigan 26
~ Customizing 34
Cluster Cardigan 42
~ Customizing 50
Acknowledgments
Rose Petal Vine Cardigan 58
~ Customizing 64
It takes a lot of people to put a book Thanks to Cathie Nolan for allowing me
together, from the making of all the to use her original design and Red Heart
Finish Like a Pro
garment sections, the photography, and Yarns who provided the yarn for Cathie’s
the editing to the yarn companies who so Cropped Top.
generously donated their yarn and all the Good Habits 73
I also would like to thank Paula section
behind the scenes staff. Seams 74
Alexander, Jeannine Buehler, Theresa 2
Attaching Sleeves 78
I owe special thanks to: DeLaBarrera, and Nancy Smith, who
Collars and Neckbands 79
helped crochet all the beautiful garments.
Lion Brand Yarn Company, who provided
Front Borders 79
all the yarn for 16 garments in the book. Thanks to Sharon Hubert Valencia,
Oops! How Do I Fix That? 80
my daughter; Nicole Valencia, my
Chris Hubert, my son, who did all the Blocking 81
granddaughter; Brittany DeLaBarrera,
photography, working with me every week Cathie’s Cropped Top 82
and Jeanne Hudson for modeling.
for months.
Last, but certainly not least, a very big
Karen Manthey for her extraordinary
thank you to my wonderful editor, Linda Embellish for Personal Flair
diagrams and tech editing.
Neubauer. With every new book we
Singer Sewing Company, who provided work on together, Linda manages, with
Motifs 88
their wonderful adjustable dress form, an much patience, to teach me some new section
Edgings 94
invaluable tool when making garments. bit of technology to help me work more 3
Pockets 104
efficiently.
Guardian Custom Products for providing Buttonholes 106
their E-Z Blocking Board, on which all the
Covered Buttons 107
garment pieces are shown. Every crocheter
Button Collars 107
should own one of these.
Zipper 108
Shoulder Pads 109
Thank You, Models! 110
Abbreviations 111
Stitch Symbols 112
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Introduction 6
Customize the Fit
section Understanding Body Types 8
Dedication
1 Taking Measurements 9
Adjusting Sleeve Measurements 9
To my wonderful family. Double Crochet Lace Cardigan 10
~ Customizing 18
Bobbles and Bars Cardigan 26
~ Customizing 34
Cluster Cardigan 42
~ Customizing 50
Acknowledgments
Rose Petal Vine Cardigan 58
~ Customizing 64
It takes a lot of people to put a book Thanks to Cathie Nolan for allowing me
together, from the making of all the to use her original design and Red Heart
Finish Like a Pro
garment sections, the photography, and Yarns who provided the yarn for Cathie’s
the editing to the yarn companies who so Cropped Top.
generously donated their yarn and all the Good Habits 73
I also would like to thank Paula section
behind the scenes staff. Seams 74
Alexander, Jeannine Buehler, Theresa 2
Attaching Sleeves 78
I owe special thanks to: DeLaBarrera, and Nancy Smith, who
Collars and Neckbands 79
helped crochet all the beautiful garments.
Lion Brand Yarn Company, who provided
Front Borders 79
all the yarn for 16 garments in the book. Thanks to Sharon Hubert Valencia,
Oops! How Do I Fix That? 80
my daughter; Nicole Valencia, my
Chris Hubert, my son, who did all the Blocking 81
granddaughter; Brittany DeLaBarrera,
photography, working with me every week Cathie’s Cropped Top 82
and Jeanne Hudson for modeling.
for months.
Last, but certainly not least, a very big
Karen Manthey for her extraordinary
thank you to my wonderful editor, Linda Embellish for Personal Flair
diagrams and tech editing.
Neubauer. With every new book we
Singer Sewing Company, who provided work on together, Linda manages, with
Motifs 88
their wonderful adjustable dress form, an much patience, to teach me some new section
Edgings 94
invaluable tool when making garments. bit of technology to help me work more 3
Pockets 104
efficiently.
Guardian Custom Products for providing Buttonholes 106
their E-Z Blocking Board, on which all the
Covered Buttons 107
garment pieces are shown. Every crocheter
Button Collars 107
should own one of these.
Zipper 108
Shoulder Pads 109
Thank You, Models! 110
Abbreviations 111
Stitch Symbols 112
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Customize the Fit
section
1
My students often tell me that they love to crochet, but they only make things like
afghans, baby blankets, scarves, and shawls, because whenever they try to make a
garment, it never fits properly.
The first step to making a garment that fits is to understand your body type, and in order
Introduction
to do that you must know how to measure your body correctly.
Included in this section are instructions for four different cardigan sweaters, arranged in
Most patterns in books and magazines are In the section Finish Like a Pro, you will learn
order of difficulty based on the stitch pattern. After the basic instructions for each pattern
designed to fit the Classic Rectangle body methods for finishing your projects that will
are instructions for how to increase and decrease the stitch pattern, and how to adjust
shape, because almost half of all women fit this give them a neat, flawless look. Aside from the the shape of the sweater to suit different body types. Once you have determined your
body type. In the first section of this book, Cus- fit, there are often features in patterns that we body type, read through the instructions, choose a project, and pick up your hook. Be
patient, check your gauge, and measure often. You can do this!
tomize the Fit, you will find instructions for four might like to change or details we might like to
different sweaters. Each sweater uses a different add. In Embellish for Personal Flair, you’ll find
stitch pattern, and each stitch pattern has a ways to embellish your work, add pockets, or
different degree of difficulty. The original instruc- change closures to make your projects truly
tions are written to fit the Classic Rectangle body your own creations.
type, and guidance is given for how to adjust the
patterns to fit different body types. Once you This book is a guide that will help you crochet
learn the concept, you can apply it to most pat- garments to fit your measurements and your
terns. The examples in this book are cardigans, style, expertly finished so you will be proud to
but the principles work just as well for pullovers. wear them.
Whatever your size, whatever your body type,
the most flattering garments are those that fit
you properly.
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Customize the Fit
section
1
My students often tell me that they love to crochet, but they only make things like
afghans, baby blankets, scarves, and shawls, because whenever they try to make a
garment, it never fits properly.
The first step to making a garment that fits is to understand your body type, and in order
Introduction
to do that you must know how to measure your body correctly.
Included in this section are instructions for four different cardigan sweaters, arranged in
Most patterns in books and magazines are In the section Finish Like a Pro, you will learn
order of difficulty based on the stitch pattern. After the basic instructions for each pattern
designed to fit the Classic Rectangle body methods for finishing your projects that will
are instructions for how to increase and decrease the stitch pattern, and how to adjust
shape, because almost half of all women fit this give them a neat, flawless look. Aside from the the shape of the sweater to suit different body types. Once you have determined your
body type. In the first section of this book, Cus- fit, there are often features in patterns that we body type, read through the instructions, choose a project, and pick up your hook. Be
patient, check your gauge, and measure often. You can do this!
tomize the Fit, you will find instructions for four might like to change or details we might like to
different sweaters. Each sweater uses a different add. In Embellish for Personal Flair, you’ll find
stitch pattern, and each stitch pattern has a ways to embellish your work, add pockets, or
different degree of difficulty. The original instruc- change closures to make your projects truly
tions are written to fit the Classic Rectangle body your own creations.
type, and guidance is given for how to adjust the
patterns to fit different body types. Once you This book is a guide that will help you crochet
learn the concept, you can apply it to most pat- garments to fit your measurements and your
terns. The examples in this book are cardigans, style, expertly finished so you will be proud to
but the principles work just as well for pullovers. wear them.
Whatever your size, whatever your body type,
the most flattering garments are those that fit
you properly.
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Understanding Body Types
Most of us fall into one of four main body types:
6 Sleeve Length. Take two measurements here: With
your arm at your side, measure from the shoulder crest
Classic Rectangle: The Triangle (sometimes called
to the wrist bone. Then, with your arm slightly away
hips and chest are balanced Pear Shape): The hips are
Taking Measurements
from your body, measure from the armpit to the wrist.
and the waist is not deeply proportionately larger than the
defined. This is the most com- chest and shoulders, and the 7 Sleeve Diameter. Measure around the fullest part of
mon body type. waist is somewhat defined. your upper arm.
Before you begin a project, measure yourself and
TIP If you are a Rectangle TIP If you are a Triangle draw a diagram with your measurements so that you
Shape, you may want to give Shape, there are a few things can readily see where the pattern needs to be adjust-
Adjusting Sleeve
the appearance of a smaller that you can do to balance the ed. For example, look at the schematics following the
waistline. You can do this hip line and smaller chest. You sweater patterns on pages 17, 33, 49, and 63. These
by simply decreasing a few can add small shoulder pads show the measurements of the final crocheted pieces
Measurements
stitches at the waist, work- or add interest, such as a fem- for each design, assuming one has crocheted in the
ing for about 2 inches, then inine ruffle, to the neckline. correct gauge.
increasing back to the original
If you have a slightly wider upper arm measurement
stitch count.
How to measure than the pattern calls for there are a few things that
you can do to correct the problem.
your body
First, you must determine how the sleeve pattern
Take your measurements over undergarments for
increases. Generally the increases are about every two
accuracy, using a flexible tape measure. Enlist the help
inches (five centimeters), gradually shaping from a cuff
of a friend. When measuring the chest, waist, and hips,
to the upper arm. If you need more room in the upper
make sure to keep the tape measure parallel to the
arm area, you can make more increases by placing the
floor all around.
Inverted Triangle: The upper Hourglass: The chest and increase rows closer together, say about every one
body is proportionately larger hips are well balanced and 1 Chest/Bust. Place the tape measure under the and one half inch (four centimeters), until you reach
with broad shoulders. This the waist is very defined. The arms, across the widest part of the back and fullest the desired width. You will then have to decrease the
body type has an ample chest shoulders align with the hips part of the chest/bust line. added stitches in the cap area. The difficulty of the
and wide back, with slim hips. and the upper body is propor- pattern and the multiple of stitches will determine how
2 Waist. Tie a string or piece of narrow elastic around
tionate in length. to make the increases.
TIP If you are an Inverted your middle and allow it to roll to your natural waistline.
Triangle, there are a few things TIP If you are an Hourglass Measure at this exact location. Leave the string in place Diagrams are given for how to make increases and
that you can do to create bal- figure, you might want to em- as a reference for measuring the hips and back waist decreases for each of the stitch patterns used in the
ance. You might like to add a brace your curves, and shape length. four designs. If you need to make the sleeves longer
V-neck, or add different edges the waistline by increasing and or shorter than the pattern calls for, this can also be
3 Hips. Measure around the fullest part.
to the bottom of a garment. decreasing. achieved by changing the spacing between increases.
4 Back Waist Length. Measure from the prominent
bone at the base of the neck down to the waistline
string.
5 Cross Back. Measure from one shoulder crest across
the back to the other.
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