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Hi, I'm Carol Alexander, executive
editor of Crochet World magazine.
Welcome to a short preview of the exciting
projects featured in our August
2012 issue. Our cover
project and Winner's Circle feature
is the Ringtoss Afghan, designed by
Barbara Worn-Wurtz. This creative
design features large motifs
with raised rings that give it a unique,
dimensional look. It perfectly
complements a contemporary decor,
but here's a fun twist. Laid
flat on the floor, kids can use it as
a game mat to try their skill at tossing
coins into the rings.
Our special sections in this
issue feature projects for outdoor days,
back to school and folk art.
For enjoying the great outdoors,
our colorful On-the-Edge Pillows
by Carrie Carpenter and Sunflower
Chair Pad by Lori Zeller
will add some color and style to your
porch, patio or deck.
A family picnic will be even more enjoyable
with Cindy Adams' soft,
cottony Picnic in the Park blanket
to spread on the ground. And hikers,
bikers, walkers or joggers
will find Heather Sprout's Water to Go
bottle cozy handy for taking along
a cool drink on outings.
For school, boys and girls will absolutely
love the adorable Animal Backpacks
by Jennifer Cirka. They're just as
versatile and practical as they are cute.
Teachers will appreciate the
Classroom Accessories Basket by
Melissa Horozewski for keeping
supplies neatly stored, and
the oversized Pencil Mug Rug by
Kathleen Stuart is large enough to hold
a drink and an apple! Kids are
sure to find their written assignments
more fun to do with the colorful,
glitzy and just plain fun Sparkle
Pens by Deb Arch.
Our focus on folk art includes several
projects with traditional designs.
The Fence Rail Afghan by Kathleen
Stuart features an old-time quilt
pattern that resembles a split-rail
fence. Our extra-large Double-Duty
Pot Holder by Joyce Geisler
highlights a primitive art design,
and traditional patchwork is creatively
rendered in our fun, colorful
Yo-Yo Patchwork Place Mat by Susan
Solakian. For fashion
and style, you'll feel and look great
in our comfortable Autumn Days Jacket by
J. Erin Boland. It's perfect for
late-summer days and also makes
a great layering piece for fall.
Susan Lutz Kenyon gives her basic-stitch
Ribbon-Weave Scarf a glitzy upgrade
with the addition of woven stripes
created with ribbon yarn. It's
so easy to turn something so
simple into something special.
The fabulous, large-size Green
Fields Tote by Sharon Mann for Red Heart
is roomy enough to carry all your
take-along necessities, and double-
strand construction makes it extra durable.
Thread lovers are sure to
enjoy our Scrap Delights feature,
the charming Cupcake Baskets by
Nancy Nehring. Three different designs
give you lots of options for decorating your
party table for different occasions.
Our Just Threads design is
Agnes Russell's beautiful Queen Anne's
Lace doily, created with dainty
blossoms that mimic this wildflower's
delicate beauty. It may
be our Beginner's Luck pattern, but
crocheters of all skill levels are sure to
enjoy making Deb Arch's Flower Jewelry
Keeper. It's not just for jewelry-
it's great for keeping any of
your small treasures safe and handy.
Rounding out this exciting
issue is Katherine Eng's gorgeous
Bricks & Squares Throw. It
showcases in brilliant color a different
version of the old-time bricks-and-
cobblestones quilt design. And
what little boy-or girl-wouldn't look and
feel great this fall in Amanda Saladin's
Allover Pullover?
This nicely detailed textured
sweater features ribbed trim, and a
cozy hood and kangaroo pocket.
I hope you have enjoyed this visual
journey through our August 2012
issue, and until next time,
I wish you happy days filled with
the joy of crochet.
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