Plenty of Curvy Sized Patterns in Spring 2007 Interweave Crochet
Published by Jen April 21st, 2007 in Plus-Size Crochet Patterns.Spring is here! Time to break out the crochet hooks for some light and lacy pieces. I picked up the Spring 2007 edition of Interweave Crochet at a Wal-mart in the middle of nowhere, Ohio (otherwise known as Upper Sandusky.) Every piece in it goes to at least an XL or 1X with some going to 2X. I listed the highest finished-size bust circumferences. You generally choose a size 2″ larger than yourself for a good fit.
Here are the curvy sized patterns. Follow the links to find bigger pictures and supply info.
Simplicity Top
Up to 52″ bust circumference
It’s shown with tiny cap sleeves but you can work it with optional longer short sleeves.
Beachcomber Tunic
Up to 49 1/4″ bust circumference.
This tunic combines simple knitted pieces with crocheted edging. I like this!
Weekend Jacket
Up to 46″ bust circumference.
I like the color blocking but would probably lose the horizontal strips, or maybe do a stripe or two up top and the darker purple color for the rest. You could also try to repeat the backside pattern on the front - it’s solid purple with green and gray bands around the bottom, just like the sleeves.
Linen and Lace Cardigan
Up to 48″ bust circumference with fronts meeting.
Empress Baby-Doll Top
Up to 48″ bust circumference.
I love kimono wrap tops despite always having to wear a cami under them or safety pin them to keep too much from showing.
Seafoam Vest
Up to 46″ bust circumference.
Spiderweb Cardigan
Up to 52″ bust circumference with fronts overlapping by 6 1/2″.
Sugarplum Bolero
Up to 47″ bust circumference.
Deceptively Simple Stole
18″ wide and 92″ long. One size fits all, but worth mentioning.
Versatile Wrap Top
Up to 46″ bust circumference.
Flora Kimono
46″ or 50″ finished bust circumference, “including open kimono sleeve,” they say. “The waist does not need to come together at the bottom, adding room to each size.”
ZZ Topper
50 (56, 60)” bust circumference - “choose a size 10″ greater than your bust circumference.”
I also have Vogue Knitting and Crochet Today updates to post here, and there are a few more new free patterns on the yarn company sites.
Thank you for your patience with my sporadic posting! My toddler’s been unusually clingy lately and fusses profusely if I pay more attention to anything other than him, including the computer. He’s spoiled, I know, but I have a terribly soft heart.
Have a happy rest of the weekend!
Jen
Ooooooooo! I may have to go find this mag. The seafoam vest might be calling my name! I want a vest to hide the side curves when I wear a tighter top, but not look totally dorky.
lol
And the hat would be great too.
Love your site!
The “kimono” style sweater could be interesting. I wonder what the front looks like. I would not do the flowers. The bags looked cool. I’ll have to check this out in person.
~Sarah
Maybe I’ll have to learn how to crochet….