Crochet Foundry Summer 2021 Issue - a review
So today is the day - the summer issue of Crochet Foundry magazine just released and my friends at Furls Crochet sent me a copy of the issue for review! I am so excited about this. I’ve been following the magazine since the start and I’ve always been so impressed by the lovely crochet garments they produce issue after issue.
The issue includes 9 size inclusive crochet patterns for women and this issue’s patterns are all perfect for summer. With a wide variety of patterns from sweater to a skirt to a shawl I am sure you’ll be able to find a pattern that is just perfect for your preferences!
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So what is Crochet Foundry Magazine? - As described on their website:
“Crochet Foundry was created in February 2020, when a group of designers came together with a simple mission: To create beautiful garments for women of all sizes.
The Crochet Foundry Team was delighted with the overwhelming response from the crochet community after releasing the first issue in Summer 2020 with 5 original designs.
Proudly partnering with WeCrochet and Furls, each digital issue continued with 7 brand new designs that celebrated our craft, and encouraged women to create, and wear, their projects with pride. Because every body deserves beautiful crochet.
In early 2021, Furls Crochet purchased Crochet Foundry, warmly welcoming the magazine as part of the Furls family. What this means for our customers is that we will now be able to provide MORE patterns in each issue, MORE content, and MORE support than ever before! Hold on tight! We are just getting started.”
Summer 2021 Issue
So with no further due, let’s dig in to the issue at hand. My first impression of the magazine is that it is well planned and thought out.
The layout is clear and you can easily navigate between the pages and patterns. The patterns in themselves are clearly formatted and easy to read.
They include detailed schematics and some of the patterns includes stitch charts, to help with lace parts of the patterns.
A fun detail is that between the patterns you find a recipe for a summer treat that matches the pattern you’ve just seen! That way you can make a nice treat to have next to you while you crochet.
The magazine has been made with hooks from Furls Crochet and yarns supported by WeCrochet.
If you are looking for to make any of the patterns I do recommend you take advantage of WeCrochet’s Summer Sale currently ongoing. Look for these yarns:
The Patterns
After reading through the issue - I can only say: Wow! Great job ladies! What a great variety of patterns. Both for different styles and skill levels. The cute feature where you are showing yarn options for different budgets is great. Everything about it goes to show that you’ve really trying to reach a broad spectrum and want the patterns to be fit as many as possible. It is an inclusive issue in so many ways!
Extra features as a style guide and customize guide are great additions to the issue. My only wish is that they where included in the issue from the beginning. Cause that is the thing. It is a great collection of patterns, but I wish some additions and text to make it feel like a magazine, which I think these guides would help with. Overall it is a great collection of summer patterns! Since I am planning to have some summer vacation this year, I am very likely to spend it crocheting one of these patterns. Can you guess which one?
Happy Summer and Happy Making!
-Emilia
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Crochet a beautiful summer lace cardigan made in the flower mesh crochet stitch. . The stitch is a pattern repeat over 4 rows so it is easy to learn after a few repeats. This is an intermediate crochet pattern due to the stitch, but the construction of the cardigan in itself is easy. The stitch comes with a video tutorial and detailed photos in the pattern.
SIZES
Pattern is available in sizes XS, S, M, L/XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL/5XL
Bust width: 80 cm / 31.5” on XS up to 160 cm / 63” on 4XL/5XL.
YARN
Recommended Yarn: Denim Breeze Hobbii Yarn (80% Recycled cotton, 15% cotton, 5% other fibres) or other Sport / Baby / 2 - weight yarn. Preferably cotton or cotton blend. Sample made in color Orange (05).
Yarn usage: 11 (12, 14, 15)(17,19, 22) skeins of Denim Breeze or approx 1100-2200 / 1210 -2400yds depending on size.
CROCHET HOOK SIZE
3.5 mm (or the one required to meet gauge)
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
This crochet pattern is available in English (US terms)
COPYRIGHT
The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Coffee & Crocheting. This pattern and design are subject to copyright, and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not distribute or sell this pattern without consent. Selling of finished items with pattern credit, no mass production