Spring Breeze Collection

Crochet 2017

Annie’s
Signature
Designs
With sand between my toes and the California sun warming
my heart, I am excited to present the Spring Breeze Collection
for Annie’s Signature Designs. I welcome you to this special
presentation of my creative energy. Every element and
nuance of this collection reflects my never-ending love for
yarn and the needle arts.
Back in September, I met up with my team of talented colleagues to begin the process of creating
a spring collection of knitting and crochet patterns. We spent several creatively exciting days
looking at the hot trends in fashion, yarn, fiber and colors. This beginning phase of the creation
process is so exciting. As we start with a blank page and our combined vision, we can see how
things start to take shape.

Through my own experience and personal sense of style, I gather inspiration from all that I see
around me. The exciting results are on-trend designs that are practical for everyday wear. I’ve
worked extensively in the European and Scandinavian fashion markets and derive much of my
knowledge from this time of my life. I intuitively know what will attract a wide audience of people
with a variety of tastes and aesthetics. I can see how a collection of pieces can fit into a woman’s
wardrobe that’s not fussy or complicated, but rather clean and minimal. The designs I envision are
timeless, just like my own sense of style.

I’m so attracted to the lifestyle of living on the coast (both in Sweden and California). I just love
being at the beach. The sand, sea and sky draw me in. I’m fascinated with the details of the
seashore, the shells, the grasses, even the rhythm of the tides. The shapes of starfish and sand
dollars dance in my mind as they subtly influence details in my designs.

The pastel spectrum of the morning sky is infinite with its amazing colors. The color palette I
chose for this collection captures some of these delicate tones. Even on not-so-sunny days, the
mysterious coastal fog produces a delicate light that kisses the textures of the beach, softening
the colors. I’m often captivated by this misty spectacle.

When it comes to the yarn selections we’ve chosen, natural fibers are always the easy choice
because they provide the best quality. Throughout this Lookbook, you’ll see that we provide you
with a variety of yarn choices that are carefully paired up with specific garments.

Remember the first time you listened to a seashell? Please join me in a walk along the shore. Our
footprints in the sand may wash away, but my passion woven into this Spring Breeze Collection
will stay on-trend for years to come.

Warm wishes,
Starry Night
Starry Night
Wanderlust Cardigan
Wanderlust
Starry
Cardigan
Night
Serein Tee
Serein Tee
Wanderlust Cardigan
Serein Tee
Arid Tunic
Arid Tunic
Cuyama Cardi
Wanderlust
Cuyama Cardi
Cardigan
Tulia Circle Vest
Tulia Circle Vest
Tulia Circle Vest
Tulia Circle Vest
Miramar Tee
Miramar Tee
Wisteria Top
Wisteria Top
Seacliff Tunic
Wanderlust Cardigan
Seacliff Tunic
Seacliff Tunic
Pinya Tunic
Pinya Tunic
Gazette Sweater
Wanderlust Cardigan
Gazette Sweater
Gazette Sweater
Wanderlust Cardigan
 Starry Night
Design by Robyn Chachula

This intriguing design will be a great addition to your spring wardrobe.

For dress or casual, this lacy tunic is perfect for layering. Design
is made using Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Style DK-weight yarn.

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 Serein Tee
Design by Mona Modica

This soft and elegant top will become a summer favorite. Begin stitching at neck
opening and work down toward hem, increasing in the center. The front and
back are stitched the same, attaching them at the side seams, then adding arms
and neck edging. Design is made using Omega Mimosa sport-weight yarn.

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 Arid Tunic
Design by Jill Hanratty

A quick shell pattern with no beginning chain works up

into a swinging halter top in no time! This stylish design
is made using Berroco Mixer DK-weight yarn.

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 Cuyama Cardi
Design by Jill Hanratty

Draping lace bordered with airy rib detail creates your new go-to cardigan.
Using 2 easy stitch patterns, you will be wearing this loose-fitting cardi in
no time! Design is made using Plymouth Yarn Cleo, a light-weight yarn.

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 Tulia Circle Vest
Design by Lena Skvagerson

This openwork layering piece is certain to be the pièce de résistance of

your spring apparel! Its circular shape gives swing to its drape, and it works
for all body types. Made using Universal Bamboo Pop, DK-weight yarn.

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 Miramar Tee
Design by Lena Skvagerson

With its flattering split sides, trendy hoodie and laid-back style you’ll
find yourself always looking good no matter where you wear it!
Made using Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton worsted-weight yarn.

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 Wisteria Top
Design by Lena Skvagerson

The search for the perfect crocheted tank is over with this lovely striped top.
The design is made using Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite sport-weight yarn.

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 Seacliff Tunic
Design by Che Lam

With its eye-catching crochet medallion and lace

trims on a contrasting mesh background, this tunic
is destined to become your favorite pullover of the
season! Design is made using King Cole Cottonsoft
DK light-weight yarn in 2 different colors.

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 Pinya Tunic
Design by Lisa Gentry

Crocheted pineapples are beautifully displayed in this sleeveless summer

tunic. Made using Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop DK-weight yarn.

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 Gazette Sweater
Design by Lena Skvagerson

Flattering to many body types, this openwork circular

sweater can easily be dressed up or down for multiple
seasons. It is made using 5 colors of worsted-weight yarn.

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Contributors
Lena Skvagerson, Connie
Ellison and Kara Gott
Warner joined forces to
create the Annie’s Signature
Designs Spring Breeze
Collection, 20+ captivating
knit and crochet designs
that symbolize passion
and creativity in those
who enjoy the crafts of
knitting and crochet.
About the Team: Lead Designer
Lena Skvagerson drew from her
years of experience in the European
design markets to create many of the
captivating designs in this collection;
Connie Ellison provided more than
30 years of merchandising expertise;
and Kara Gott Warner contributed
Lena Skvagerson Che Lam Mona Modica
her knowledge of online marketing Lena Skvagerson is the lead Che Lam is the creator behind Mona Modica is a lifetime
and public relations. designer of Annie’s Signature the knit blog Handy Kitty. Once crocheter who has only recently
Designs. You may know her as the in-house knitwear designer at realized her dream of designing for
one of the experts on the Annie’s Drops Design in Norway and now others. As a very lucky owner of a
television show Knit and Crochet working as a freelancer, Che shares yarn and thread online retail and
Now!, which airs on PBS. Lena her design ideas, inspirations and wholesale business, she has many
passionately designs everything tutorials on her blog. Her first options for crocheted projects that
from exquisite knit shawls to book, Learn How to Knit with 50 show off what products she sells.
adorable crochet booties. She Squares, was published in February She and her husband recently
draws her creativity from more 2016. Che is also a contributor to moved to California from Ohio and
than 25 years in the European knit Annie’s magazine Creative Knitting. very much enjoy the sun, warmth
and crochet design markets. and the absence of snow and ice.

Lisa Gentry
Lisa Gentry was born in Germany
and raised by nuns in a Catholic
church. She has been a fleet-
fingered crocheter since the age
of 6 when she learned crochet
in first grade. Lisa now lives in
Louisiana on a beautiful lake, and
her fingers still fly through yarn.
Lisa has crocheted her way into
the Guinness database with an
average time of 170 stitches per
minute.
About the Team: Lead Designer Lena Skvagerson
drew from her years of experience in the European
design markets to create many of the captivating
designs in this collection. Connie Ellison provided
Jill Hanratty Robyn Chachula Scott Campbell
more than 30 years of merchandising expertise.
Kara Gott Warner contributed her knowledge of
Jill Hanratty is a freelance crochet Robyn Chachula is a crochetonline marketing Scott
andCampbell has made a
public relations.
designer with a degree in cheerleader, teacher, designer career of photographing the
fashion design and many years of and author of 9 crochet books fiber arts for over 30 years. He
Scott Campbell
dressmaking experience. Jill lives
in New Jersey and is happiest
including Vintage Modern Crochet,
Blueprint Crochet Sweaters and
continuously searches for light
that illuminates and reveals the
Scott Campbell has made a career of
designing and making crocheted Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia. subtleties woven into the creations
photographing the fiber arts for over
and sewn garments. Her work has been featured that he photographs. He enjoys
30 years. He continuously searches for light that
in popular crochet magazines and collaborating in the creative
illuminates and reveals the subtleties woven
publications, and she is one of the process with designers, stylists and
into the creations that he photographs. He
crochet experts on the Annie’s TV graphic professionals.
enjoys collaborating in the creative process with
show Knit and Crochet Now! Her
designers, stylists and graphic professionals.
crochet inspiration comes from
her little “office assistants” while
out and about in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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