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When it comes to winter crochet garment patterns you need look no further than the glorious new issue of The Crochet Foundry Magazine. It is fit to burst with seven stunning crochet patterns to wear for the season.
All of the garments are easily customisable, size-inclusive (sizes XS to 5XL), come with a range of yarn suggestions and are themed around cookies! What’s not to love about all of that?
I was lucky enough to get a copy to review and I was blown away by it. It’s seriously beautiful and for this five-day release special (15th – 19th December) not only do you get the fabulous digital magazine but a whole load of bonus patterns and guides too.
Table of Contents
Introduction to The Crochet Foundry
The Crochet Foundry started earlier this year when a group of crochet designers (who I am lucky enough to call my friends) decided to create collections of seasonal designs for everyone to wear. For so long I think crochet has been considered less than knitting in terms of garments and these guys have proved that simply isn’t the case anymore! Their designs, attention to detail and technical designing skills are flawless meaning that everything in the magazine is both a joy to make and a joy to wear.
What’s in the Winter Issue?
The Crochet Foundry Magazine has 7 winter crochet garment patterns in it and for a limited time only you also get the following bonuses:
- 1 NEW exclusive garment design
- 4 additional garment designs (one from each designer)
- Gauge Matters Guide
- Winter Customization Guide
- Winter Style Guide
There’s the old saying that a picture speaks a thousand words isn’t there? So I’ll let these beautiful ones do the talking to show you exactly why I think you should get a copy today!
Coconut Macaroon Sweater Dress by Michelle Moore
Pizelle Hooded Cardigan by Lorene Eppolite
Striped Shortbread Duster Cardigan by Briana Kepner
Bredele Vest by Pamela Stark
Amaretti Boyfriend Cardigan by Lorene Eppolite
Gingerbread Pullover by Briana Kepner
Cranberry Biscotti Turtleneck Sweater by Michelle Moore
Get your Crochet Foundry Magazine Winter 2020 Issue here.
Yarn and Hooks
One of the things that really struck me about these winter crochet garment patterns is the fabulous choice of yarn and colours by the designers.
The issue uses a variety of worsted weight yarn from WeCrochet and they have so many to choose from! Here are some of my favourites:
- Swish Yarn – 100% Superwash Merino Wool (110yds/50g)
- Mighty Stitch Yarn – 80% acrylic, 20% wool, (208yds/100g)
- Brava Worsted – 100% premium acrylic (208yds/100g)
- Comfy Worsted – 75% Pima Cotton, 25% acrylic (109yds/50g)
- Wool of the Andes Tweed – 80% Peruvian Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed (110yds/50g)
The hooks that the designers recommend in the issue are from Furls Crochet and are the Streamline Swirl crochet hooks. They come in such beautiful colours and I have a few in my hook collection that I always work with. They are so light and comfy!
