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yarn: Sock weight (#1 Super Fine).

Shown: Cascade Yarns, Heritage

(75% merino superwash, 25% nylon;
437 yd [400 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]):
Giselle Vest
#5648 life jacket (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3)
balls.
This simple, lacy top is very versatile. It is perfect for
hook: D/3 (3.25 mm) or hook needed dressing up a shirt for the office or for a night on the
to obtain gauge.
town; it can also be worn alone as a top during summer.
notions: Spray bottle with water and
straight pins for blocking; tapestry needle
The construction of the top is from side to side with the
for weaving in ends; 2 removable markers. seam centered at the back, creating a desirable slimming
effect with vertical stripes and a lace panel at the front.
gau g e
28 sts x 12 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm)
in Flower and Stripe Stitch Pattern.

28 sts x 10 rows = 4" x 3" (10 x 7.5 cm)

in Center Stitch Pattern.

f i n i s h e d s ize
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) is sized to fit a 32
(36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" (81.5 [91.5, 101.5, 112,
114.5, 132] cm) bust with a very-close fit.
For a looser fit, make the next size up.
Top shown is a size M.

finished chest: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"

(81.5 [91.5, 101.5, 112, 114.5, 132] cm).

finished length: 17½ (18, 18½, 19, 19½,

20)" (44.5 [45.5, 47, 48.5, 49.5, 51] cm).

Notes
Body is worked in one piece
sideways, then it is seamed together
at center back. All edges are worked
in rows back and forth, joined in
rounds. Shoulder straps are worked
separately and seamed to body.

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Blooming
Beauty
yarn: DK Weight (#3 Light).

Shown: Filatura Di Crosa, Zara

(100% extrafine merino superwash;
136.5 yd [125 m]/1.75 oz [50 g]):
#1396 off white (MC), 1 ball; #1894
fawn (CC1), 1 ball; #1896 taupe (CC2),
1 ball.

hook: F/5 (3.75mm) or hook needed P u r s e

to obtain gauge.

notions: Tapestry needle for weaving b y Tr a c i e B a rr e t t

in ends; two fat quarters (18" x 21"
[45.5 x 53.5 cm]); handsewing needle This purse works up quickly for either last-minute gifts or for
and matching thread; two purse putting the finishing touch on that perfect outfit. The lining is
handles (circular, D-shaped,
or similar). made using fat quarters (precut fabric remnants), so feel free to go
bold without spending a lot of money. The fabric lining prevents
gau g e
the bag from stretching out, so toss in all your essentials and go!
1 finished motif (3 rounds) =
4¼" (11 cm) from point to point.

f i n i s h e d s ize
15" across x 9½" deep (38 x 24 cm;
not including handles).

Notes
Work two rounds of motifs,
then third round is worked to join
motifs together. Follow joining
diagram to join motifs together.

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Gallery
& co ntents

Lattice
neck

introduction

1 Ball or Less 3 Balls or Fewer 5 Balls or Fewer

Iced Ascot Botan Placemats Tallula Baby Top

Flapper Hat Tapestry Basket Amelia Cardigan
Billows of Baubles Scarf Blooming Beauty Purse Float Vest
Twist Cowl Wrap Nedburt Puppet Float Cardigan
Mystic Cuff Natalie Shrug Linked Jacket
Emma Lace Scarf Giselle Vest Dots and Dashes Blanket
Diamonds and Lace Hat Sidney Cardigan Spa Shawl Top
Neck Lattice Annabel Shawl Spa Shawl Tunic

designer bios
glossary
resources
index
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Shawl
top

Twist Cowl
wrap

Natalie
shrug
Your invitation
to pret t y crochet

elegance can be affordable.

Simply Crochet is packed with valuable designer
advice and practical, yet stylish projects for crocheters
who want to make the most of their yarn stash.

Inside this helpful resource, you’ll find:

24 cleverly designed one-, three-, and five-ball

projects, including delightful patterns for jewelry,
scarves, bags, shawls, vests, cardigans, home
accessories, and baby-friendly items.

Designer tips on saving money, stash busting, and

helpful hints on making your yarn go the furthest
in a pattern with different stitch choices and stitch
patterns.

Perfect for crocheters of all levels, Simply Crochet

offers creative ideas and inventive solutions for
making every stitch count.

Robyn Chachula is the author of Baby Blueprint Crochet,

Blueprint Crochet, and a contributor to Crochet Me and
Crocheted Gifts. She has been published in a number of
magazines, including Interweave Crochet and Crochet Today!
Robyn has been a guest on Knit and Crochet Today and on
Knitting Daily TV. She lives in Pennsylvania.

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