Pattern Previews for Let’s Crochet! Issue 2

Let’s Crochet! Issue 2 features seventeen patterns by an international group of designers: Ana-Maria Babanica, Yessabett Bueno, Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Ana Diakova, Emma Ducher, Anna Erlandsson, Kirsten Joel, Sarianna Lehtonen, Julia Madill, Andrea Mares, Kare Peacock, Nikki Reynolds, Lisa Richardson, Monika Soltysik, Audrey Trecasse, Krysten Wilson and Jen Yard.

Ana-Maria Babanica — Brick by Brick  

The stitch pattern of Ana-Maria Babanica’s Brick by Brick raglan tee echoes a brick wall, symbolising resilience and creativity.  The stitches are mostly worked in the back loop only, making the fabric feel lightweight.  You work with only one colour at a time, so even though the stitch pattern looks complex, it is intuitive to crochet. The bold variegated colourway makes you think of summer — like sunlight dancing on ocean waves!  

Yarn: Singles by Punk Rock Unicorn Yarns.

Yessabett Bueno — Urban Rhythm

Urban Rhythm is a perfect example of Yessabett Bueno’s graphic and textural style. Worked in mosaic crochet, the sweater echoes the visual cadence of piano keys. The sweater is worked bottom-up with comfortable ease. The dropped-shoulder construction requires no increases or decreases in the body, so the process remains intuitive while still producing a striking final piece.  

Yarn: Laine x Novita 4ply by Novita.

Olga Buraya-Kefelian — Vitok

In Olga Buraya-Kefelian’s native Belarus, the art of straw weaving is a Unesco-recognized folk art. This inspired her to try recreating it for Vitok, a crocheted necklace worked in a rayon raffia. The necklace is worked in the round, and you will be travelling counterclockwise with the crochet hook inserted from inside of the “tube” towards the outside. The ends are finished with a sew-on magnetic clasp.

Yarn: Raffia by Ispie.

Ana Diakova — Hana

Ana Diakova’s Hana top — named after the Japanese word for “flower”— is light and effortless like a gentle country breeze. With its dropped shoulders and crew neckline, Hana is a modern staple. It’s also a rewarding project: the pattern looks intricate, but thanks to the simple construction and basic stitches, it’s actually very accessible. The Merino and cotton blend is warm and crisp at the same time.

Yarn: Duo by Sandnes Garn.

Emma Ducher — Kelenner 

This shawl was inspired by traditional Breton headdresses — “coiffes bretonnes” — often made from delicate lace and starched into sculptural shapes. The shawl is worked in filet crochet, made up of filled and open squares. To complete the piece, a shell border frames the shawl, emphasising the lightness and elegance of the central pattern. The yarn is a linen and wool blend, creating a soft heathered effect that gives the colour depth.

Yarn: Alice by De Rerum Natura.

Anna Erlandsson — Fibonacci  

Anna Erlandsson’s Fibonacci skirt uses the granny stitch in a timeless, architectural piece, where trios of double crochet stitches form bold chevrons. The stripe pattern follows the Fibonacci sequence — the universe’s rhythm of growth, where each number is born from the two before it.  With gentle A-line shaping and an elastic waist, Fibonacci is comfortable and easily tailored to your own measurements.  

Yarn: Løvetand by CaMaRose.

Kirsten Joel — Salt Meadow

In Kirsten Joel’s Salt Meadow tee, simple lace creates a laid-back summer vibe. The tee features a split neck and modified dropped shoulders. It strikes the perfect balance between delicacy and strength: the lace feels whimsical, while the structured hems and modern silhouette ground it in everyday wearability. Salt Meadow is named for the sweetgrass plants that thrive in the Lowcountry region of Charleston, South Carolina. 

Yarn: Linen Quill by Purl Soho.

Sarianna Lehtonen — Pehmis

The Pehmis bag draws its inspiration from crocheted lace curtains and takes its name from ice cream melting in the summer sun (“pehmis” is Finnish for “soft serve”). Large wave motifs appear on both sides of the bag, created by crocheting stitches more densely and then more sparsely. The cotton twine is easy to crochet and is particularly well suited to projects that require structure, such as bags.

Yarn: Molla Cotton Twine 12-ply by Suomen Lanka.

Julia Madill — Good Point

An easy stitch pattern and simple shaping make this striped top quick to make and simple to customise. The top begins in the round to form a square yoke — two points create the front and back V-necks, and two sit at the shoulders. Julia Madill loves a pun, and naming the pattern Good Point is both descriptive and a sneaky way to call it clever. The neckline, armholes and hem are finished with a technique that imitates the look of knitted i-cord.  

Yarn: Fine Andean Wool by Kaos Yarn.

Andrea Mares — Candela  

Andrea Mares’ Candela cardigan is worked using the Alpine stitch, which not only adds lovely texture but creates a warm fabric without being too dense. The hem, button bands and cuffs are worked by yarn-over slip stitches and regular slip stitches in the back loop only. This top-down, seamless cardigan is worked by holding together two strands of fingering-weight yarn in slightly different shades, adding depth. 

Yarn: Alpaca 2 by Isager.

Kare Peacock — Super Bloom  

This cropped cardigan was named after the wildflower “super blooms” that happen in California after a rainy season: when dormant desert seeds get the moisture they need, they all burst into colour at once. Super Bloom features small flower motifs throughout to create a cheerful piece that’s fun to crochet and wear. The body is worked in one piece while the sleeves are crocheted separately.

Yarn: Pénélope by De Rerum Natura.

Nikki Reynolds — Clematis

Nikki Reynolds’ Clematis pullover features a pointelle-inspired stitch pattern that was inspired by floral vines and how they seem to climb and twist with a quiet determination. The dropped-shoulder construction, long roomy sleeves and minimal shaping give this lightweight sweater an effortless, comfortable feel. Holding silk-mohair with Merino creates an airy, romantic fabric with a beautiful halo.

Yarns: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive.

Lisa Richardson — Sandstone

Lisa Richardson’s Sandstone cardigan was inspired by the view from her studio: a beautiful old barn made of Yorkshire sandstone, weathered and worn. The cardigan has an effortless shape and a beautiful drape, making it easy to wear in different ways. It is worked from the centre body out to the cuffs to create the vertical stripes. Lisa loves the combination of the airy silk-mohair and more rustic wool and the resulting contrast in textures.

Yarns: Silk Mohair and Tvinni by Isager.

Monika Soltysik — Suus

Suus is a fun, yet practical, statement bag worked using a simple double crochet stitch. It comes in two sizes: the smaller one fits your essentials, while the larger one is perfect for groceries. Suus was inspired by grocery shopping bags, especially the iconic New Shopping Bag by Susan Bijl, made from recycled parachute material. The name of Monika’s crochet version is a nod to her fellow Rotterdam-based designer — Suus is the Dutch variant of Susan.

Yarn: Lino by BC Garn.

Audrey Trecasse — Zinnia

Audrey Trecasse has never been a fan of granny squares, but she likes challenges — and that is how her Zinnia top was born! Audrey placed the squares at the side panels for a fresh take on this classic stitch pattern. This modern, cropped top is crocheted flat in four panels, and a delicate border is added last. The pattern was named after the zinnia flower, which resembles the middle portion of the granny squares.

Yarn: Pima Cotton DK by Addiction Yarns.

Krysten Wilson — Haven Hobo

The Haven Hobo bag’s gently curved silhouette and seamless construction create a soft yet structured form that sits comfortably at your side. Krysten Wilson loves the meaning of the word “haven”: she wanted Haven Hobo to feel like something you naturally reach for, something that safely carries your essentials.  The jasmine stitch adds beautiful texture and visual interest, and the raffia yarn gives structure while still having movement. 

Yarn: Ra-Ra Raffia by Wool and the Gang.

Jen Yard — Checkers

The Checkers handwarmers are a modern take on timeless checkerboard and gingham designs. They are worked in the interlocking block stitch in the round in three colours. The pattern is easy to crochet, and it is great for using up small scraps of yarn. Jen Yard loves that this design can be minimalist, soft and romantic, or bold and modern, depending on how you play with colour.

Yarn: Fine Print by Purl Soho. 

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