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Crochet Club 2013<br />
For years the craft of crochet has been seen as the poor cousin to the craft of knitting<br />
and for many people the thought of crochet granny squares, ponchos and kitsch retro<br />
projects is enough to put them off. However, over the past few years the number<br />
of people taking up the craft of crochet has risen dramatically and the standard of<br />
pattern support for the craft continues to improve. <strong>Rowan</strong> designer Marie Wallin is<br />
a true crochet fan and <strong>Rowan</strong> publications now feature crochet projects, all of which<br />
showcase the wonderful range of <strong>Rowan</strong> yarns.<br />
Rather than opting for traditional designs, the crochet fans of today are looking<br />
for projects that test their abilities and offer them the chance to learn new exciting<br />
techniques such as beaded crochet and intricate lace designs and so many designers<br />
are pushing the boundaries of the craft too. One such designer is Jane Crowfoot who,<br />
following the success of her ‘crochet club’ projects over the past 2 years, is once again<br />
launching her club design aimed at those who want to work on an exclusive crochet<br />
along (CAL) project. Quilters were one of the first groups of crafters to adopt the idea<br />
of joining clubs with the aim of making an ongoing mystery project which became<br />
gradually revealed. Recently, knit-alongs have also been gathering interest, and now<br />
Jane’s crochet club is proof that crochet fans can get in on the act too.<br />
10 - <strong>September</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
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