be creative your way

sum
style
cool throws
sunny fashion
modem doilies
baby brights
kids' crochet
poolside projects
 the projects
zo Lacy Days of 64 Rmg Coasters
Summer Dress
66 Rfigree Bowi
m every issue
26 Sunny Set
69 Coziest ThftHrtf TaJoe a 34KMS at ihe?a

30 Majavo Beht
booUa w bpo^T
EvftrTtfim^ you ueot^
7Z Seashore Afghan
for yow ClOCSM.
32 Sunbathing Bikini
We help you get the
75 Baby Bfijes Dress picture wilh
36 Rosy Toes A dainty dony ftom^l i2iU0'az[le

7S Bunny and Beer Retties the past gets .a chunky

38 Easy Breezy Tote and ftmkv uodatc I 16 Crachet Doctor
81 Cute Lrttie Card! UUsUra of hmiF tti hold

40 Mixed Motrf Cami fUtir hinh? We ettOvir

you hexht
84 Kids' Crochet MeliHsa Leapnoan
""
disheii oti ETifOhiiHi
45 Rolling Waves Stole
luUtime
88 Srniley Cones
43 Crossover Top
90 Sweet Skully Sweater
54 Perfect Picnic Blanket
95 Tic'Tac'Toe Afghan
60 Luxe Lacy PiMows

Matte orar cenrer imaect!

pjBii ft on page T?,.

[ Foi < ''LLi overtif-d;-.

PlM(H3((Eaelk ]3 V Jlict Nanudt^

U,S. crochet terms vary from those used in Australia and the UK. Ha* & sy Ea*t Smh*s
Turn to page 101 for a ffst of translations. iui FhJd)i1

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 No doubt about it, thread crocbel is

admirable baixitworkltikc this

delicate doily stitched in si:/ 50
crochet thread with a No. 12 Etccl

hook. Measuring in at a mere 7V?

inches in diameter, it a a tiny
masterpiece, ami Lrcatin^ it is trulv
an eneivise in skill and patience.
For those modem sritebers

looki.ng ior a leas painstaking^ project,

weVe remade it in a more inanjtf^e-

able !^ze .1 crochet thread, bainpin^

up the ske to a eyc-catehlnji; 21
inches in diameter.
And who saj's doilies arc only
for tahJetops? C)urs go ^)n the
nioiintcd on painted canvases tliar

lend major pop-art appeal.

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 vintage crochet mmm^ repelitiort with ch 2, dc in first sc - 4B ch-S sp

repeal from
.

*
Round 13 '
Ch 5, sC in next ch-5 sp;

SKILL LEVEL: intermediate around; join with ch 2, dc in dc of Round 1 2.

Round 14 *
Ch 5, (tr, ch b, tr) iti next cti'5 sp, (ch 5, sc
finished measurements in next ch-5 sp) 5 times; repeat from
* around, ending
what you'll need Approx 2 l7S3.5cFn in diameter
last repetition with ch 2, dc in dc n( Round 13.

Round 15 * Ch 5. sk next ch-5 p. 10 tr in next ch-5

AUNT LYDIA'S F$^hion Crochet gauge
sp. ch 5. sk next ch-5 sp, sc in next ch 5 sp, [ch 5, sc
Threadr Size 3, approx Rounds 1-4-4- )f/l 1.5cm in diomder using size
* a.Tound,
in next ch-5 sp) 3 times; repeal (ram end-
t50yd/137m par ball (cftHoni
B/1 il2mrri) crochet hook.
irig last repetition with ch 2, dc in dc of Round 14.
Z balls ^12 Black or check gdugu kr best results!
Bctnernber lO
Baund 15 * Ch sk next cl>-5 sp, next ch
2 bsIJsi ^201 White b, [tr iti tr, 1)

9 times, tr in next tr, ch 5, sk next ch-5 sp. sc io next

how to make a gauge swatch
ch-b sp. [ch 5, sc in next ch-b sp) twice, repeal from
Work Rounds 1-^ at Doity instmcticinslbslow).
Si20 B/1 (Zmm} crochet hook '
around, ending Iasi ropetitiDii with ch 2, dc in dc
Resulting gauge swatch should measure npprox
orshysiiB to obtain conecT
of RouruJ 15.
41^7^ 1 ,5cm in diameter. Adjust book size if
gsuge
necessdfv obtsio correct guuge. Round 17 * Ch 5, sk next ch-5 Sp, fsc m next ch-1

5 p, ch 3] 3 times, sc in next ch-1 sp. cn 5. 5k next ch-

5 sp. sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5. sc next ;h-5 sp;

20x 20'toamcore note in

plastic wrap end some rounds counts repeat from * around, ending last repe" ; r-^ with ch
Th-a final (ch 2, dc) at the of
20 y. 20 stretched cflnvas 2, dc in dc of Round 1G.
as a c'n-5 sp.
Acrylic Paint
Round IS C-fi 1, sc in first ch-5 sp [f: tr. ch 2.
Paintbroshes
DOiLY dc). ch 7, sk next ch-S sp. (sc in rtcxr cf-3 ss, ch 3) 7
Craft Glue
Starting at center ch 10. times, sc in next ch-3 sp, di 7. sk ner :."-3 it-. ' sc
Rust-preef pins for blocking.
sartw In next ch-5 sp, ch 7, sk next ch-5 sc itc ext ch-3
Round 1 Tr in lOlli ch from hook, (ch 5, ir in

ch) 6 times; jain with ch 2. dc in 4th ch of beginning sp, ch 3] 7 times, sc m rraxt ch-3 sp, i?-. 7. next ch-
* around, join with S3 c' rrst sc.
ch-10 fcounts as ch-5 sp) - 8 ch-5 sp. 5 sp; repeat Irom
the yarn nee cr-7
Round Z 4 dc in first di-5 sp tfatmed by ch 2, ifc), 7 Round 19 Ch 1 1 [courrts as Ir, ch 7j. 3k sp,

Fashion Crochet Size 3 m Black sc in each ch-5 sp around, end with 3 sc In fiirsl ch'5 Isc in next ch-3 dli 3) 6 times, sc r, rxt r-3 sp. ch

sp; join with sl st in first dc - 56 sc. 7, sk rKxt ch-7 sp, (tr ch 5, trj in next sc r
sk rtext

fes ' ne)!! ch-

ch-7 sp, fsc in next :h-3 sp, ch 3] 6 ;c
Round 3 Ch 1 4 [counts PS tr, ch 1 0),
'
sk 6 sc, u in
*
repeat frc~ -'1 tr in
3 sp, ch 7. sk neixt ch-7 sp;
next sc, ch 18; repeat fmm * around, join with sl st
sc of Bound 18,di 2, dc in 4thch af t ch-11,
in 4th ch of beginning ch-14 -8 ch-10 sp.
Round ZO Ch 1
1 [counts as tr ch 7! -* -~r >7 sp, :

Round 4 Ch 1 .
*13 sc in next Ch-1Q -sp. sc in next U;
jsc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3} 5 lime.?, sc '.er :-3 Sp, Ch
repjeet from * arnund; join with sl st in first sc - 112
7, sk nexl ch-7 sp,
* [ir, ch 5, tr ch b. r 'Txt ch-5 sp,
sc.
ch 7, sk next ch-7 sp. (sc in next ch-3 :t s' 2 5 times,
Rgund 5 Ch 1 sc in first 13 sc. *ch 5. sk 1 sc, sc iu *
.

sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 7, sk next ch-7 Iram

*
next 13 sc; repeat tram around; jorr- with ch 2. dc
around, (tr; ch 5, Tr) in last ch-5 sp : 'ih 2, dc];

in beginning th-l (counts as cb-5 gpl -8 groups of '

join with ch 2, dc in 4lh ch of beginnmg:

13 sc and 8 ch-8sp. "
Round 21 Ch 9 counts as 1
tr, ch b), f S: ch-5 sp

I
Abbreviations Round 6 "
Ch 5, sk 1 sc, sc in next 11 sc, ch 5, sk 1
(formed by th 2, dc(, ch 5,
* sk next ch-7 :: i,sc in
from * around; ending
used in 5 C, sc in next ch-5 sp; repeat
next ch-3 sp. ch 3) 4 times, sc in next sp. ch b.
I

last repetition W'ith ch 2, dc in dc cf Round 5-8

this pattern sk next ch-7 sp. fitr. ch b. tr, ch 5, trl m na.xt ch-5 sp,
groups trf 1 1 sc end 16 cfi-5 sp. *
ch 5] twice; repeat from around, erKlibg asi repe-
ch chdirt
Round 7 Ch 5, sc in next ch-S sp, ch 5, sk 1 sc, sc in tition with (tr. ch 5) in last ch-5 sp (ftmroir tr-.' ch 2,
dc double crc>chet
next 9 sc, 3 k 1, sc, * feh 5, sc in next ch-5 sp) twice, dc}; join with sl st in 4th ch of beginning :-9
5c siriglfi crochet *
ch 5, sk I sc. sc in next 9 sc, sk 1 sc: repeat from
(It $kip
around; foin with ch 2, dc in dc of Round 6-8 Now work pineapples individually
si St slip Stitch
groups of 9 5C end 24 ch-5 sp. as follows:
sp Space
Rounds a-11 Work as for Found 7 working 1 more FIRST PINEAPPLE
tr treble crochet

* Repeat directions ch-5 between groups of sc, and 2 fewer sc iri each Row 1 SI St m first ch-5 sp fformad hy beginning ch-

following * ;s many times group af sc in each round - 56 cn-5 sp. 9), ch 9 [counts as tr. ch-5), tr in same ch-b sp. ch 7,

Si indicated. sk next ch-5 sp. [sc in iiext ch-3 sp, ch 31 3 times, sc

Round 1Z Turn, sl st in next ch-5 sp (made prior to
( ]
Work directions in in next ch-3 sp, ch 7, sk next ch-5 sp, (tr, ch 5. tr) in
parentheses Ch-5 formed by di 2. dc). ch 1 . turn, sc in same
brackets t^r
next ch-b sp.
into Stitch indicated, ch-5 sp, 'sc in next ch-5 sp. (ch 5. sc in next ch-5 spj

6 times; repeat from oround. ending last Row 2 Ch 9 (counts as tr. ch 5), turn, tr in first ch-5

E3c crestive your wtjy! See Rewiirocis on p^ge- 9B few helpfiil ir-fo erio instTuciioris.
10 CTochet todsy * july / nug 2007
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sp, cii 1, k n^3 Kl cfi-7 sp. jsc in next cJi-3 sp, ch ch 3) 3 times, sc next ch-3 sp, ch sk next each pineapple
[?) in 7, cli- nilher side of point, and work 5
tvjECfS, gc in next ch-3 sp, cK 7, sk next ch-7 sp, 5 sp, (tr, ch 5, tr} in next ch-& sp. sc in each of the other sp around: joiti with si st

<tr. ch irf ip next ch-5 sp Weave

5,.
Rows 2-4 Wmk as for first piueappte Rows 2-4. in first sc. Fasten off. in all ends.

Row 3 Ch 9, Turn, tr in first ch-6 sp, ch 7, sk Fasten off.

next cTi-7 sfi, sc in next ch-3 sp, cJi 3, sc in next

Complete remaining pineapples in the some bl<xik1ng and mounting
cti-3 gp, ch 7, sk next ch-7 sp, i,:;, ch h, ti) in
manner, Cover foamcore with plastic wrap.
next cM-5 sp.
Block Doily Moisten dcily and pin to foarncoro,
Row 4 Ch 9, turn, tf in first dr-5 sp. ch 7, sk next finishing
stretching to correct si/o and shape: allow to dry.
ch'7 sp, sc rn rtext cJi-3 sp, ch 7. sk next cfi-7 sp, edging
Stiffen Doily Mix equal parts craft glue and
tj in Jasi ch-5 sp, ch 2. turn, si st Ip top of 4jh ch With right side facing, join jhiepd witfi sJ st in
water; brush this on right side of deily, soekir?n
of heginning ch'S, ch 2 .
turn, tr in last ch-5 sp. ony space of edge.
thoroughly. Let dry overnight.
Fasten off.
Round 1 Ch 1 ,
work 7 st in each of the 2 sp on
Mount Duily Paint canvas your color of chnice
NEXT PINEAPPLE FIRST arn] allow to dry. When doily is dry, reroove from

July / aiig 2QQ7 a-Dcnct today 1

 ,

A picture - a thousr^nd words, especaliy

v^Iien it ccr - to crochet. Learn to use :ch

diagrams d:. youll find yourself compi

even tnclr ^tteins with ease.
By Jiaron

Havt you e'.r' oc<fid at a crochet way that appear - -i

th^^y'll work.

pattern and *= t your eyes cross from Thait means that each szzz- zroears
all the abb're'. 2
"
~rv5. punctuationf directly above the stitch ar it

repearts and r ' 5 Ever starod at a will be worked into. If lvk

confusing ' i rtstnjcUons saying, one worked ir-zo tv?
stitch is
"
"huh?" wr- -ancf hoverrng space, it appear th^r
will

unccitainfy ^ ur work? the diagram, and so t>"

both c"
In tr izasos, a stitch You may be surprises '-q t-kat s
diagram ca^ ic day. This dotails jump out at yc--; aastly

simple toc^ ' : . image of line-by- in a diagram than they zm " i 'iritten

3ine crochdi
' -cijoris, can be pattern. Who among _z

incredibly ~ understanding accidentally skimmed : : :za

your patter^ C:e you Seam to "dn T" in a pattern Tec-r=:

to

road symbe- :ei, you'll see the discover on the next'z^ ~ ^

big picture as your stitches made a big error? In p.k.z'ams.

take shape - ^ -g your project each detail is as dear ^ i?4?zi.-rzjre

easier to ccz ? on the page. Motifs rS3^#lls

or bobbles are especi--S zo

A '
ture visualize with the help z
Take a look at the
r iz'am.
to
Think of st'p T-^g-ams as a
blueprint r' t u^oject. Every stitch become familiar with a
every space basic stitch symbols, zi
you'll mak^ i z-
and ever- e.-i^ "a^n is represented
many of the symbols

in the diaers-^ handy resemble the stitches ^sent;

illustraticT:* -i ^ comiplcte visual a chain symbol is an z-s

double crochet has oas^fe-
ar- r a
z rep
ro preserTtt't i ize written pattern
telling yc-_ - wr^ance the shape resent one yarn over, r!,er is

be stitch ing. multiple Stitches joined 'zp.

of the p ro :c _

Crocre" ; provides both a

written o-2 TTr t 3 stitch diagram - = slip St (si St
for almost z-roject^ you should - chain fch)
refer to j?ou stitch for the
best unc^"-' of your work ^ := single cfcaiAi^
in progrtrii

- double cradM c
Whf 's which? "I"

Each st.ic' ' = Tirtcrn, is represent-

ed by a r <i-i snd the symbols are = cluster (C_>
arranged ^ z agram in the same fdc2tog)
 5

DID YOU
KI-JOW? Reading a diagram The Best of Both VvoHds
Tf yo(( find: yctuseif As a rulfij diagfams ar-e read in So, which is diagrams or written instructions?
bettor, stitch
hank^rinfi w tfochol in a the 5a me way that the project is The answer is, ''Soth!"
foreigD couDtry. ioox foi stitched. Here's how: A strtch diagram for an entire jacket worked only in
R patt&rci with a slitL-li
For projects worked the round, single crochet would consist of many, many rows of
diitgiam Uge symlwis in
little "x"'s and would be boring and difficult to follow.
afC UirS sama m every interpret the diagram from the center
-i; language. Oijt, starting wfth the center ring (fig, a), On the other hand, written instructions for a lacy motif
or doily are often very long,and packed with confusing
.
For pro] ect.s worked in rows, read: from
punctuation, while the equivalent stitch diagram is more
the bottom left corner from fe-tt To right, then
compact and easier to foilo-w.
from right to left on the next row.
CTprovides you with both written inEtructions and
Some diagrams depict the compfete project, such as an stitch diagrams to help you best understand the
entire motif, while others represent Just a segment, such as instructions you ne&d to complete your projects
a stitch pattern.
successfully. When the written instructions
The diagram depicts the pattern from the right side. giveyou diffitull^, consult the stitch
'

diagram for clarification. Similarly, ..
CT, rows or rounds are alternately colored black and blue
In
when a stitch diagram isn't
to help differentiate betvifeen them, .T DID YOU
working for you, refer to
Each row or round in the diagram is labeled with a number
the written instructions.
KNOW?
which corresponds to the row or round numbers in the Row or round numl^r^
Armed with the knowledge due Idbe-led tc th& right
written instructions [fig. bj.
to uso both types of pattern of Che join Di tuming
Foundation chains are indicated by horiipntal ovals (fig. cj,
language, you're sure to see chain riaht sido nows,
while turning chains are mdicaied by vertical ovals [fig. d).
your crochet skills rise to new and lo tJie left on wrcuia
Diagrams do not indicate wheihe- you should work into a levels. sida tows.
chain stftch below or the space b'^low. Check the written
instructions for this information.

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TdIvl a k^i. A u. d t o imr-

farrii-idi wrth li--;- V.IUi -fnd
wor^ira 'long v;

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The corresponding w-rtten mstrucTions The corres-ponding written times more, sepnat from ^
to
** once; jpin
for this stitch pa;;(,-'"- dre; instructions for this motif are; '/.fith si st in 3rd ch of hegincing ch-3 - 28

dc and 4 comer ch-3 sps.

ChU Ch 4; si St ia first efi to form a ring.

- ----
Round 3 Ch 1 , sc m samn ch as joining, ch
Row 1 Se in teccdj t-ns*; and each Round t [fight side] Work begtnnirtg dc d,
1, sk next dc, [sc, ch 3, sc) in i^xt cemer
ch across. Cb 1 . :xr ch 2, |dc cl In ring, di 7] 1 limes; joirr with sJ
ch-3 sp, [ch 1 ,
sk next dc, sc in next dc) 3
Bow 2 Sc 7irs sc *
cn T sc in St in tof) of beginning dc cl - B dc cl an J 8
I." ">?x* sc, limes, ch 1 ,
sk next dc, [sc. ch 3, sc] in next
next chT * ch-2 sps.
sc. "cpea: sercES lu issl 1 cofeer ch-3 sp; repeat from * 7 trrr>e.s metre;
sc; ch 1. .;ir s; i ; ,r, .asi sc. Ck 1. 'urn. Round 2 SI sL in next ch-Z sp, ch 3 [counts [ch 1, sk iiexi dc, sc in next dc] 2 times, ch
Row 3 Sc m ^T+ rr -n riy^r j^hT sp, *c.h as ifc), fdc, ch 3, 2 dc] in sarrse ch-2 sp 1 , sk next dc; join with si st in first sc - 3D

1 ,
sk np-Kt 5C v: ~ Tiani cb-l sp; repeat frpm jeerner made); *sk nejti (Jc cl 3 dc in next gc, IB ch-1 sps arid 4 corner ch-3 sps.
* across to ;i! Ch ch-2 gp, sk next dc cr*; (2 dc, c!i 3, 2 dc) in Fasten off.
b", 5C in last sc. I. jum.
next ch-2 sp {corner made]; repeat froru 2

july / aug 2007 crochet today 1

 what's g d to crochet on a hot day? Lacy things th'at|]6t the sun In a
air flow thr h.^granny squares to sew together [atej^*..tioy baby treats
even ice arn conesl So kick back In a shady spot^^sip som^
^nd savor the lazy, crochet days of sumnrier
The design is up
to you with this
clever pattern.
Work only the
bodice for a
gorgeous top, or
add the skirt and
make any length
it

you likeshort
and fun or long
and dramatic*
By Mali Lynn Patrick

wtintyoull need

RED HEART Luster Stjeen,

skEiins, Bsch approK
335yd/30em (aerylic)

5 j7. 91 baJfs.fflSOS Natural

ntrte 2 (3, 3) bsNs are needed to

[flake bodice oriLy.

Size FVS {3.75 mm) crdcrhet

hook or any size to obtain

correul Qsuge

Yarn needle

the yarn

iui^iar Sheen in Netyret

july / aug 2007 - crochet today 21

 o^ summer flow T {cluster row - wrong side) Ch 3, turn, " C.' in
next sc, ch 1 sk sc, dc
, f in next sc, sk 1 sc ch i

repeal from * ID [11,

XS/S (M/L 13] moro times, Cl
1 X/2 X) in next sc,
ch 1 sk sc, tr in next sc; lea'iie
, 1

ftnisherf
remainmg sts
bust 31 (37, 47y/75ig4, n^.b^cm unworked - ?2 f13, 15} dusters.
ffnished hips: 31j (33, 44)79] bm. ?1 l.Slcm Row 2 Ch 1 , (urn. sc in first tr, sc in next ch -1 sp, sc
finished ^engtfi:^0,/107.5crn jn tup of next Cl, 2 sc in riex? ch-T sp, sk 1 dc. sc in
next ch -1 sp, sc in tup
of next Cl; repeat from

NO I .
across, sc fn top of turning
ch - 40 {52, 60) sc
) Bodice is stretchy and wi|[ fit m - latger than
gvep rrrc-asurement, Si/e
up for 3 fit
:
iv
2 finished fengtb Row 3 Ch 4 fcounts as dc, ch
is fur dress. Sii- fs y/orJ^ed from 1 ), turn, dc in same sc,^
the waist dawn, so ch 1 '
sk next sc, do "
(ength rs eesry adjusted.
, in next sc. ch l ; repeat Irom
to last sc, sc in last sc - 27 (31) ch 1 sp.

Row 4 Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, 2 sc in uoch uh-T sp

across, sc in 3rd cfi of turn
First 6 r(3 iws cF from arrd hack
fjodice ^ 471 Ocm
ing ch - 56 |E4 \ sc.
maiiiot-Gr, U ch-1 sp and a rcp,s-3i,%ufidS - 47i0cm
in [dc, ch ?j skirt partem osiftg size F/'B \3
7brTunl
crochet hook. flow 5 (cluster row - wmrjg sirle) Ch 3. turn, * Cf ro
next sc, ch 1 sk 1 sc, dc
f?efnembsr 1 sc ch
, in next sc, sk -
to chPrCfr gsoge for test results I 1

repeat from * across to last

3 sc, Cf in next sc, ch T
ski sc, 3 c in last sc -16 dusters.

'! Jat
;

Beginning at Fewer cerrtsr ch Row 6 Ch T, lum, sc in first sc,, sc in next

4. pin with si st in ch-1 lip,

cJinin first ch to forrm a

ring.
scm tup of next Cl. * 2 sc in next ch -1
sp, sk 1 dc,
dc dcKiE>l0 cr'orhet SC in next ch-1 sp. sc tn tup of
next *
flow 7 (wror^ Ch 3 (counts as dc here and
sitfej
Cl; refjuat from
it singFe c/iocheir across, sc in top of rtjrning ch - 64
tt.-noughnutf, work 8 moie dc in nng, do sc.
sk nut join - 3 dp.
skip
Raw 2 fright side) Ch I turn, sc jn
I
si Et sJip stitch each dC across, -n;n
end with sc in top of turning ch - 9 sc.
sits]- stitchfe^J Last Row [side trdge) Ch 1 turn, si st in next
,
2 sc, '

tr trehic crochet flow 3 Ch 3 turn, dg in first sc sc in next 3

, ,
{increase rrrade) [4, 5] sc, f>dc fn next
3 (4, 5j sc, dc in
;
yo yam oyer fch 1, dc i.n next 3c( B tiroes - IQ dc next 3 {4, 5f sc, tr in next sc, leave rcmair:.ing
sts
ffepeat difectr^jns folEcwJn^ ' Row 4 Ch 1 turn, sc in first
unworked- 12 [15, 181 Sts. Fasten
,
rfc, [sc in off.
next cFhl sp
iis many Trmes ^s indic:nted. sc in .nexi dc] acrass; end wkh 7 sc ru ton af tumipn
( ) Work directions
in hrackelK ch^ T9 3C. '

-...h
Or porentheses into space
With wrong side
indscatCKJ. Row 5 Ch 3, turn, dc in first sc fmcrease marfej, [ch
facing, sk next 13 (T5,
1 3} .sts at
fop of semi-circie,
[ Work
J directions in brackets 1 (fc rrt psjfT 2 scj 9
foin yam in next st
.
times - 20 dc.
number of times indicatedr Row 1 (wrung side) Or
Row G Ch 1 , rum, sc in first 2 dc,
4, sk first 2 sc, in next sc
ip next ch-i sp *
I ..t- It v'i I
rr ch 1, sk 1 sc, dc in next sc, sk
I

[ 3 C in .next 2 dc, sc in next ch -1 spj across, end

1 ec. ch T, Cl in next
wfth' sc, repeal from
Cf (cluster) Yo, Insert
hook in i ^ FP riexE dc, sc irs top of turning ch - 29 sc.
^
ID f
1 l, 13] mere times, dc in last
St, yo and draw up sc 12 f13, 15} clusters,
a
loop, yo and draw through
2
Row 7 Ch 3, turn, dc in 2 sc, [ch 1, dc in next 3 Row 2
Joops On hook^ [yo, artsert Ch T turn, sc in dc, sc in top of next Cl,
sc] g times ^30 dc. , f irst

book in same st, yo and 2 sc EU riext ch-T sp,

draw sk 1 dc, sc in next ch-1
sp, sc
up e Foop, yo and draw flows Chijum. [sc in each dc to Pexfeh-Tsp,
through 2 Irwps on hook]
sc ro top of next 0 ; repeat from * across. 2
sc in top of
in next chrt spj ecrogs, sc ip
twice, yo end draw through
erich dc to and, work tumjng ch- 43 {52, 60] sc.
nil 4 loops On hook.
fast sc ip too of tumipg ch - .33 sc,
docSp (cfecreose spnce) Vb, Row 9 Ch 3, turn, dc irt first 3 sc, [ch 1, dc in next 4
hook In ne^t st, yo and
insert
scf 9 times ' 40 Row 3
dc. Ch 1 turn, sc in first sc, ch
draw up a Joop, yo and draw ,
1 , sc in next sc,
*
dirough 2 loops on hook, sfe
1
Row 70 Ch ?, turn, fsc in each dc to next gh-l
ch 1 . sk next sc,, dc In next sc, ch 1; nepeat from *
sp, sc
at, yo, insert hook in to last 5 C, {dc,
next st, in pext ch-1 sp] across, sc ch 1 tr] in jast sc
yo nod draw up a loop, in eoch dc across, worl^ , -
27 [31} ch-f sp.
yo end fast sc in top of turning flow 4 Ch
draw through 2 Joops on ch - 49 sc. 1, turn, sc In first
2 sc
(r, in each ch-1 sp
hook, yo and draw through Rows n -22 {24, 2&\ Work as rp Rows 9 and across, sc in last sc -
56 (64) sc.
air 3 loops on huok. 1 9,
work/ng ] more dc hetweeo ch-T $ps nr cacJi Row 9
-
109 {119, 139) sc.
Rdw 5 {duster row - wrong side) Ch 1 , turn, sc in

crochitit tertuy - ]uty

/ aug 2002
firrt sc, ch 1 ,
sk 1 SC. Cl in next sc. * ch 1 ,
sk T next 2 3C, sc in next 3 {4, 5| $c. hdc in next 3 (4. in fastsc -3ch-! sp.

C. dc in next sc. sk 1 sc. ch Cl in next sC' cc. ric iru r^ext 3 {4, 5) sc. tr in next sc; leave Row 3 Ch sc in first dc, [sc next ch-T
1 ,
1, turn, in

repeat from '

acPDss to last sc. dc in last sc - remaining sts unworked -12 {1 &, 18} %ts. -7
sp. sc in next stj twice. 2 sc in turning ch sc.

16cfusters Fasten off.

Row 4 Ch 4 [counts as dc. ch 1 ), turn, sk first 2

Row G Ch 1 ,
tyrn, sc in first dc, sc rn top of
sc, deeSp. ch 1 . sk 1 sc. dc in last st - 2 ch-1 sp.
i3' ''7 '

next CL sc in next cfi-1 sp, *

sk j dc. 2 sc m .1 I I

With wrong side facing, sk next 15(17, 2T) Sts

Row 5 Ch 1 . turn, sk first dc, sc in first C-ii-1 sp,
next ch-f sp, sc in top of last CL sc in next ch'1
sk next st, sc in next ch-1 sp: working along
- 64 aiC top of semi-circle, join yam in next sL Work
sp; repeat from across, sc in last sc sc.
edge, work 7 sc evenly spaced afong edge to
as for right armhole and side edge, in reverse,
unworked sts of Rov: 1 5 [1 9, 27}; workrrrg in
* sc in next
unwoTked sts of Rovi' 15 (19, 27},
Fasten Ejff.
^
ch-1 sp. sc in next dc: repeat from across, 2
ChE^(70, 78).
With right side tacir^. >oin yem in Icr.v&r right
sc In turning ch - 43 sc. Fasten off.

corner of semi-citc'.e.
Row 1 Cl in 4th ch from hook, * sk 1 ch. ch 1.

dc in next ch. sk 1 ch, ch 1, Cl in next ch; repeal

Last Row Side etJ-i? Cn t, si st in next 2 sc,
from * across to last 2 eh, ch
I

1 ,
sk T ch. dc in
Sc in ni>xt 3 (4. 5- s; in next 3 [4. 5) sc. dc Work as for left sleeve, ijjversing top of cap
next ch - 16 (17. 19) clusters,
in next 3 [4. 5? sc sm rsxl sc: leave remaining shapirrg by cutting yarn and reattatching to work
Ets unworksd -
2 He cl Fasten, off.
Row 2 Ch I. turn. SP id first tr, sp in next ch-1 the last 11 sc.
sp, sc in top of next Ci. * sc in next ch-1 sp, sc

rrjC^r.;" in next dc. sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in top of next

Cf; repeait from * across, 2 sc in top of turning Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew side and
Begii^ning ai lov.e' ien-s:. ch 4; )oin yvith si st

in first ch tr; firr- z rre ch 65 [69. 77} sc. sleeve seams.

Rows lAG f13. 221 Work Ro-ats 1-1 6 {18. 221 of

Bow 3 Ch 4 (caunts as dc. ch 1). turn, sk first 2
- sc. dc in next sc, * ch 1 sk t sc, dc in next sc:
back bodice *2. 09j sc
,

repeat from * across - 32 {34, 38) ch-1 sp. With right side faci.ng, join yarn in lower edge
* at side seem.
Row 4 Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc. sc in next ch-

Row 1 (c.'lete' m.v - side] Ch 3, tom. 1 Sp, SC iit r>oxt dc; repeat from * across - 65 Round 1 Work 128 (164, 2DD) sc evenly spaced
'
* Cl in next sc. cr '
sc, ijc in next sc, sk 1 (69, 77) sc. around lower edge: join with si st in Rrst sc.
*
sc., ch 1; repeat -z j 7. b,i more times. Cl in Rouoil Z Ch 4 (counts as tic, ch 1 ), torn. Cl in

next sc, ch

e*

r:
^ next sc; leave next sc. th ^ sk dc next sc, sk sc,
,
1 . I St, in 1

remaining ss o'.: -3 9 ,1 1 f
clusters. Row 1 Ch 1. turn, si si in first 6 sc, ch 4, sk ch 1 ,
Cl in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * around
next sc, dc; in next sc, ch 1 sk 1 sc, dc in next to last 2 sc, sk Iasi 2 sc; join with st in 3rd ch
Hflw 2 Ch 1 ,
ijm tr, sc in next ch-r . sl

sc; ropoai from * 26 (28, 32) more times; leave beginning ch-4 32 [41, 5Q| clusters.
sp, sc in top ot 1 2 EC in next ch-1 sp,
remaining sts unworked 26 f3C. 34] ch-1 sp,
sk 1 dc, sc in n.r :.c >: top of next Cl: Round 3 Ch 1,
* 2 5C in next ch-1 sp. sc in top
repeat from ar; a ^ lumfng ch - Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc. * so in next ch- of next Cl, sc in next ch-1 sp, sk 1 dc; repeat

32 [36.441 sc. 1 sp, SP in next do; repeal from * across, Z sc in

from " around; join with sl si in fimt sc - 128
turning oh - 57 (61, 69} sc,
Row3 Ch 4 :: ::
'
turn, dC in }164, 2QD) sts.

same sc, ch '

c: 'text sc, ch 1; Row 3 Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 1, sk 1 sc. dc in Round 4 Ch 3, dc in each sc around.

repnat from if :: " estsc-17fl9. next 3C, * ch 1 ,
sk 1 sc, dc in next sc: repeat
Round 5 Ch each dc around.
1, sc in
23) ch-1 sp fiurrr
* across - 28 [30. 34) ch-1 sp.

Rounds 6 and 7 :Repeat Rounds 4 and 5.
Row 4 Ch 1 . 7i.~ t:

'f sc, I sc m each ch- Rnw 4 Repeal Row 2 .

'
- 36 Round 8 Repeat Round 2 - 32 (4l 50) dustors.
1 sp across, sc '
r Oi {40, Row 5 (decrease row} Ch 4 (courrts as tic. ch 1 ),
,

48) so. sk 1 sc, deeSp, * ch 1 sk 1 st. dc ir^ next $c:

Round 9 Ch 1, 4 [3, 2) sc in first c(t-1 sp, sc m
,

Rows ^ {E. E- -
:
!'
4. t [2, 4) repeat from * to last 6 st, ch 1 ,
sk 1 sc, deeSp, lop of oexi CL sc
in next ch-1 sp, sc
in next ch-1 sp. sk

top of next Cl. sc

1 dc, '

next
2 sc

times - 40 (4-r :: ch 1 ,
sk T EC, dc in last sc - 26 [28. 32) ch-1 sp.
jn in

ch-1 sp, sk 1 dc; repeat from * around; join with

Row 7 (9, 131 ; .n : .
- da Ch 3, Rows 6-13 (17, 25} Repeat Rows 2-5, 2 (3, 5}
sl st in first sc - 130 (165, 200} st.
-
tarn, ^
Cl ir: tet: i: 7
i: i; -#.rt sc. limes -22 ch-1 .sp.

note If you are working the bodece only, work

sk 1 3C, ch T; f :c: *
r: .rs: 3 sc. Rows 14 (ia, ZB)^15 (19, 27} Repeat Rows 2
- ID Round 1 0 then prouEud lo finishing. If you are
Cl in next sc.
. i-i
"
if SC
and 3-22 ch-1 sp.
worthing the dress, s(cip Round 10 end proceed
{12, 16) cJusti-.-
wfth instructions for skirt.
Row 8 (10, 141 r-
'
f sc ' r: sc '0 ih v--:
* Round 10 {trim} Working in back loops only,
next ch-1 sp. e: " cx jsf
".
2 ^ next Row 1 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in first dc, [sc in next ch-1

chl .sp, sk 1 cc :c
-
rc -c ~ top of sp. sc in next dc] 5 times-; leave remaining sis

ch 3. sk 2 sc. sl st in next sc, ch 2, sk 1 sc. sl

* st in neixt so; repeal horn * around; join with sl

next Ch repent : st ' ft -f unworked 1 1 sc.
st in base of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
turning ch - 4-2 -t.F f Bow 2 Ch 4 (counts a$ do, ch 1 }, turn, sk first 2

Row9(11.15j : :i i::e I-
v f in SC, deeSp, ch 1 .
sk 1 sc, deeSp, ch 1 ,
sk 1 sc, dc
 lacy days SKfRT Last Round (trim) Working in hack
Round Ch 4 [counts as ch Imps only * ch 2 sc,
1 [ic, 3, sk si st in

of summer If do in First sc, ch 1,

* dc
*
in next sc, cli 2, sk 1 sc, si st in next

neKt sc. ch 1 : repeat fram sc; repeat from * around, sk 0 (1, 0)

around; join widi si St in 3rd ch sts; join with si st in base of

nf bcjinning ch-4 - 130 [1S5, begiiinifig ch-3. Fasten off.

20DJ ch-1 sp.

Round 2 Gh 3, dc in nejtt gh-1

i
i I

sp, Gh 1; repeat from around;

With right side facing, join yarn in
join witfi s St in top of
i

beginning ch. levver edge at seam of sleeve,

Round 3 jincrdasc Round 1 Ch 1 sc evenly spaced

round) Cfi 3,
,

around, ensure that you have a

[dc fn; nextch-T sp, ch T] T2
multiple of 5 sc, pin 'with si st in
[14. 13) trrri^s. fde, Ch 1. dc. cfi
first ,sc.
1) in next ch-1 sp increase |

mgde); rcpcErt from * 3 flQ, 9i mote Ttmes; join with Round 2 (trim Working I
in back loops only ch 3,

si St in top of betjjnrirng ch ~
4i -
1 /6. 21 D) ch-T sp. sk 2 sc, si st in next sc, ch 2, sk 1 sc, si st ir* next sc;
repeat from * around; join with s: st ;o base of
Rounds 4-7 Repeat Routed 2
beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
Round S (irtcrcase rrmnd) Ch 3. * ;dc in next ch-1 sp.
ch 1] 13 (1 b, 2D) times, next ch-
fdtr. cr:: 1. ic, ch 1} in

1 so (increase made); repoat t:/' ^ g [tD, 9) more

With right side facirrg, join yam in n^-ck edge at
times; join with si st in top of -nmg ch - 150
shoulder.
(187, 220) ch-1 sp.

We think this dress ts

Round 1 Work 50 (160, 1 Ifitll sn e^anly spaced
Rdund$ 9-12 Repeat Raunc 2 ^
Etunnmq rn these colffrs, too. around neck edge; join with s: ?7 " ,st sc.
Round 73 (iricrease round! W-i't as ar Round 3
iUs /dm emuuriLs listed Round 2 Ch 3. * Cl in next sc. 2 s< 1 sc, dc in
pre/iousrv.]
working one mere idc, ch i ; increases for a
next sc, ch 1, sk 2 sc; repeat '
around; ioin
toto? of to [1 MOj irtcreasas - 152 230) ch-T sp.
RED HEART iuslerShsen, with si st in top of first Cl - 3G i2 3Sj ciuster.s.
tfoeiSTea Leaf Repeat increase- round cver> 5" und twice, then
Round 3 Ch t, 2 sc in each [+..'
H-ound; join with
RED HEART tdJ.-sfi?/' SAtie/3, every 8th round 3 times -2 *C 2" 230)ch-tsp.
sl St in first sc - 12D [12S, tJ; ^
!KH5l9 UghL Mulberry
Next 4 Rounds Repeat Roer^c 2
Round 4 Ch 1 , sJ st in each ar:.if. Fasten off.
Next Round Ch 1, 2 in eac" 7"
:p around 420
Weave in all ends. Block sps^rr- siges lightly. :
(503, 560) sc.

BACK BODICE
CONTINUE IN PATTERN
ROWS 9 AIVD 10 THROUeM
ROW 22 (4, Sa>

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Hold everything you need with our cheery tote
and glasses case. Granny motifs make fun flaps!
By Shin Moi

wfi at, you'll need mmmn:) Row 1

18 sc.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch ocross -

SKILL LEVEL; intermediate

R 0 BEAftT Safi Ynm,
Raws 2-36 Ch 1 ,
lum. So rr> each sc across.
Skeins, each apprex 25evd/234m Fasten oft
finished measurements
(acrviicj
Tore IS approx a 720.5cm ^vfde x .Spm deep
2 balls A442 D Guacampfe jA) (at bas&J X W//2^ .Scm high body
T hMUfiO l Off White (B|
Join A with sJ sr in end of row at center of long
Sunglasses case is wrtfe x 75^71 9cm long
edge of baso.
1 i3afl#^7 Fuchsia fCJ

gauge Round 1 Iright side) Sc in same row, sc in end of

6 sc an0 18 raws - 4710cm: TS each row to corner fIS so); ch 1 and pivot piece to
1
sc and 2D rounds = .

Si?e H/a (Snafn) crochet hp&k 47TDcm using si?e H/a (SrFim) crachei
work along ots of short edge, sc in each si across
hoot
or any sUe to abtam corract short edge flS sek ch 1, piwot piece lo work along
flememiwr to check gauge tor best fesuit^t
gangs ends of rows of tong edge, sc in end of each row to
corner (JG sej: ch 1 pivot piece to work along short
how to JTrake a gauge swatch ,

edge, sc in each st acioiss short edge M8 sc); ch T,

Ch 17.
huttuns 172.Scm dta meter pivot piece to work aloog heginning long edge, sc in
Row 1 Sc in ZjifJ th from hook and each ch across - each remaining se across {IS sek
noodle join with sE st in
16 gc.
first sc - 1 DS sc and 4 ch-1 sp.
Rows 2-1 B Ch 1, turn, sc fn Mch sc across. Round? 2-8 Cti 1, turn, *se in each sc te next ch-1

the yarn BesaltiEiggauge swatch should measure approx 4" x sp, ch 1, sk chrt sp; repeat fnpm ^ 3 more rimes, sc
4 "/10cm X TOcm. Adjust hook
sw
jfneceisdry to in each sc to end of round; join with si st in first sc.

obiuin cerrecl geugs.

Fasten off A. Join B with si st in first sc.
Soft Yam in GLiacaeiolG

TOTE Rounds 9 andlD Repeat Round 7 twice.

base Fasten off 6. Join A with si st in first sc,

With A, ch 19.
Round 11 [decfieese raend) Ch 1, tom, *sc in each sc
across to last 3 sc before ch-1 sp, sc2tog,
sc iri next

-Cl**"

) crochet today * july / aug 2007 Be cnoarive your way! * See on page helpfjl info
flS for and Instriiirtior^.
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Abbreviations used
in this pattern

cfi chain yo ya^n over

dc double croc^-c: * ditecuens

hdc -h^lf douhie toUM'.rg * s Trtany

ST<k
T--fv as -ndicatied.
crochet

r><7 singl* croct*t f ) \Vd diTctiOrjj in

2- eap^fTfirsRW Fn trvdi-
sk. sl^lp
cacKS stitch or space.
si St slip suxcr Work citreciions rn
I }

sp space oracx-eti fiytnbef of

3-
st{s) StitcKH;
t."^-es irdked

dc dc ciu^taf >c nse^ book Dt

Cl
indicated sp. yo a~a cyeifc- up a toop. yo and

dr.-^ Ihfoygfh 2 toops on rwok, yo. insert hook

in sarre spr Jfci an-n arsur jp a k?Opi yP and
draw through 2 Ioom on yo and draw
through all 3 ioQpl cn rjocrf
dc Cl [3 dc DUSler To, lOM-i hook in
lodicat^ yo acxi oco. yo and
jZ/ a
I
draw through 2 ksopi. an Sook. hook
lyo, Insert
T * 1 *-Jfk
in same sp. yo ac-a tj-jw jo a *Wp. y S^'d
draw thifough 2 loppi on hciok] ^rce. yo and
draw through ail 4 oops on hw'.
sc2tog |sc 2 its tiO^STbef.' iwri npc-^ r,sxl

st, yo and dr^w up a loop] cw-.ce, yo a'^-a draw

through ah 3 kps on hnjok

r V m

A <'*
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sc, eh 1 , sk ch'l 5p, ac in next sc. 3c2 tog; repeat from sc] in next 3 ch-Z sps,**[sc. hdc, 9 dc, hdc, sc} in
*
3 more times, ac in each sc to em of rognrfj join next ch4 sp, fsc. hdc, dc, hr?c, sej in
next 3 ch-2 sp;
with s? 3t m nts\ sc - f OD sc and 4 ch-1 sp repeat from ** once more; join
with sf st in first sc.
i^ounds i2'-40 Repeal Rounds Z^T l twice, then Fasten off.

repeat Rounds Z-10 once.

Round fi Wofking in back foops only, join B w'Jlh sl
fosten off 3. Join A witfi sJ st in first sc. st in any st, si sf in each st around: join with si st in

Rounds 41 - Repeat Round 2 three first st. fasterr off.

times,

/ esten off A Join B with sf st in tirat sc

finishing
Round 44 (ripht side) Do nor turn, wurking hack
io Sew ends of strap to short sides at top of
tote.
loops only, si st in each sc around; /oin with sf st fn
first st.
Sew half of motif, with burton loop f/spping to the
Fasten off.
front, to center top at hack of tote.

5t/ap Sew button to front of tote opposite button

loop.
With A. ch 9. Weave in all rjnhs.

Row 1 Hdc in 3rd cf? from hook and each ch across

- 6 hdc. SUNGLASSES CASE I

Row 2 Ch
case I

Z. turn, hdc in each hdc across.

With E, ch 31
Bopeat Row 2 until strap measures 1B74fi.5cm. . I

Round 1 Sc in ZntI ch from hook and eacfi ch

Fasten off if

across; taking care not to twist the

sts, join with si |
at in First sc (o form ring - 30
motif sc.
{

With C, ch fi; join with si st in first Round 2 Ch T, turn, sc in each sc around;

ch to form a nnp. join with
j
si St in first sc.
Round 1 Ch 3 2 . C8 in ring, oh 4. *3-cPc Cl in dnp, |

cfi 4; repeat from * 4 more times; join Repeat Round 2 uniif case measures 7Ji7T3cm.
Viiith si st in
top of beginning ch - 6 clh4 faster; off.
sp. Fasten off,

Round 2 Join A with si st in any ch-4 sp, ch 3. f?-dc

Cl, ch 4, 3-Jc Cl} in same sp [comei made}, cfi 2, *(3-
With C, ch G; join with si st in first ch (o form a
dc Cl, ch 4, 3-dc Cl] in nttxf ch-4 gp (corner made), ch ring. !

2; repeat from '

4 inore times: jom with Round 1 Cb .3, Z-dc Cf ir^ ring, oJi 4, "3-dc Cl in
si st in top rir?g,

of beginning ch. Fasten ch 4: reper^t from * 4 more times; join wiili

off. si st in
|
Rq uud 3 Join B with top of beginning ch -6 ch-4 gp. Fastrm off.
sJ st in any ch-4 corner sp, ch
3, |2-dc Ci, ch 4, 3-tfc Clj in same Round 2 Join A with si st in any ch-4
sp, ch 2, 3-ilc CJ in sp, ch T, (sc, j

next ch-7 sp. cb J-dc hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc} in same sp and eech of the next 2
2, Cf. ch 4, 3-dc Cij in next
ch-4 sp, cb 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2: repeat
ch4 sp, (sc, IMc, 3 tfe) in next ch'4 sp, ch 10, sJ st jn i

from * 4 rnofe limes; Join widi top of last dc made (button loop made), \2 dc, hdo,
si st in top of t

beginning cfi. Fasten off.

so] in same sp. (sc, hdc, b dc, hdc, se} n next 2 i
ch4 j
sps; join with gt in first ch. Fas ten
Round 4 Joir^ A wilh sf st in any ch-4 corner
.sf
oft.
sp, ch
3, [Z^c CJ, ch 4, 3-Jc CH in same sp, ch Z, (3^fc Cl in
Round 3 Working in back (oops tmiy, join E with si i

next ch-2 sp. ch 2) htihce. st in any st, si st in each st around:

*(3-dc Cl. di 4, 3-dc Cl) joirt with si st in |

<nto next ch-4 .sp, ch 2, f3-dc Cf

first st. Fasten off,
in next cli-2 sp, eh 2}
twice: repeat front **
4 mrtre tintes; join with st st ir>
|

topofhegmriingcJi faatertuff.
finishing j

Round 5 Joirj C with sJ st in any cfi-4 corner sp, ch Seam bottom of case together using si sts, thert turn 1
t.- (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, (sc, hdc, dc. Case inside out.
|
hdc, sc) in next 3 ch-2 sp, "(sc, hdc,
5 dc, hdc, sc'} in Sew half of motif, with button loop flapping
to the i

next ch-4 sp, (sc, Ifdc. dc. Me. sc) in next 3 ch-2 sp- front, to center top at back of cast?.
repeat frr;)m
once more, fsc. hdc, 3
|
tfe) in rtextcf^l
S3; ch 10, sJ st
Sew button to front of case opposite buttonhole.
ifi top of last dc made (button loop
made], (2 dc, hdc. sc I
in some sp, [sc, hdc, dc, hdc.
Weave in aJf ends, m -

crochet today - july / dug 2007

 sunglasses
case motif

:::i motif

MAK;
a Tle CliainS;.i ring c Rflund 2; Working "petaSs" into Imps of previous riounEi

b Round 1 : VVurbng 3-dOi;i:^'5 i^ustE'S into the ring d Rounij 3: Workinig slip sJitchas irna -tK^cik loop of prtivioua round
 navajo belt
Worn low on the hips, the soft structuie of
this oversize belt hugs your curves. Sport it

over a dress or skirt for a stellar suiimier look!

By SV;iri Mor

what you'll need

WPiOO
Because oversize
SKILL LEVEL: easy
btjit buckl&s aren't
MOD A EJEA Wod.
3,5?P'^/1Q09 ballK, e^cti firriBhed measureEinents readily available, we
TBByd/lSZnr fmfirirtn woull Wncmx 4471 11.5cm used an ovaf purse
2baNs#4419Rea3Teal(Af
handle and dowe{ rod
1 ball ^4423 Aqua |B]
gauge
24 sc and 24 rows = 4%Vl 1cm
to create one ourselves.
1 ball ^4453 Tan gering ^C^
Hernemh^r to check gfHfgo for
']
bal3#443B Taupe (Dli

best fesufts.1 adding cross stitch

Using yarn oeedie threaded with

Sj;e T/S (l?5njrrd crocheL

how to make a gauge 2 strands of yarn, work motif in REPEAT
liook or^ny size to obtdn swatch cross stitch foElrJwicig chart.
ONCE
corrsetg^uge Ch 75.
Work each cross stitch over 2 sc

Row 1 Sc m 2nd cti from hook and 2 rows of belt. Start pattern

gnd io eadb roTn ch across - 24 at bpQttom of chart about

farrr n{3edlG sc. Ch T. turn. 3'/7.5cm from [eft end of l>clt

Large beJt clasp or purse Rows 2*24 Sc in first ec and in

arid fiiiiah about 3471 -25cm from
handle approx 51^71 4 ctti long right orwl of beSt, centering
each sc across. Cb 1, turn.
)f3/r/9.5cm w/ide and ^/2cm partem se thait first and last sc
Sv/atch should rrmasijrc 3 ppTp)i;
wooden dowel rod on each row are left blank.
4if^/11cm square. Adjust hook
size if OBcessetY to ottein

coftec! gsuge.
finishing
the yarn Fold comers at right end of belt

note to beck to torm a point. Sew

Washable VV'm^ edges together from point down
In fleal leal Lsave a 1 25^0. 5crrr yam end ai

bosinning of foundatiar! ch ar^d

to earners and sew remaining

end of belt far seam! nq.

edge to back to secure point. If

using a holt clasp; ffild left end

of belt over center post of efesp
BELT
With A. ch 25. and sew ond of bolt to back, If

uEing a purse liandle: cut dowel

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook,
rod to 471 Mem in length [or to
sc in next ch and in each rem ch
length nec^assaiY to fit within
across - 24 5C. Ch L turn.
your purse handle, minus
AbbreviatEons Row 2 Sc m first sc and in eacfi
1471 ,25cm). Moke o pocket tor
used in EC dClOEE. Cli l.tutrs.
dowel by folding end of belt over

this pattern BepeaT Mow 2 at least 249 times dowel; sew end of belt to hack Note; Each square -
more or uriitil piece measures on wrong side. Insert dowel in
2 sc and 2 rows sc
ch(s) ^Liain(s.)
epprOK 44"/1T2cm. {2&1 .rows pociet. Using photo as guide,
rem Temainting] CHART KEY
total are necessary to corrtplete complete tmckle by placing purse
Sc singlif crocfiei:
- background in Real TeaJi (A)
cniESstitch uaUerri and attadi tiandle over pocket on right side:
ik
{no cross sf)
Sk^p
buckle.f At end af last row. do sew top and bottom edges of = cross si in Aqua (B)
not ch 1 . Fasten off pocket Over liandie aitd through liB = cross si in Tangerine {C)
both thicknesses of fold, m = cross st in Taupe (0)

30 cjQchet today * jlily / aug 2007 Be CrcEitiv* yOur way! * See Rcsotirccs on poge 70. for helpSuE infa ^nd Injitrucrfionj;.
 f

sunbathing
Make waves at the beach in this cute suit!
Customize the top to your exact measurements
with our pattern for a no-fail fantastic fit.
By iClena Mab

what youll need

SKILL LEVEL easy Abbreviations used
RED HEART Luster Shei^n. In this pattern
4Qz/t13g skeins, each approx sizes
335yd/306tn facrvlic) ch(j chF3mfs> st[s) strtjdi(es)
S(M, LI
lp{s) lcop(s) tog together
2 [2. 3) skeins #0243
Flamingo [A) finished measurements rem TEfmamfin^ y* yarrt over

Cup: A C)
sc single crochet f ) Wo/k directions in
1 skein White fB)
si St slip stitch
biTicko-ts tilt: number
Bust; ^djustahle of times speerfied.

Hip: 34-36 [36-40, 4244)'/865-9T 5 [96.5 101.5, special abbreviations

Size E/4 f3.5mm) crochet
106.5- HI.51cm
hook or any size to obtain SeZtog 2 sis loyelher) [Insert hODk in
(sc
next yo and drsfwf up a Jp] twice, yo and
St,
cuftecl ^suge
gauge draw through all -3 Ips on hook.

24 c and 30 rows = 471 0cm

Yorn iieedie Remember fo abcckgnnge forbsst results

Row 11 $c2tog in first 2 se, !K in next 14 (TB, 18|
Stitch ntarKers sc, 2 3C in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
Liow to make a gauge swatch
in rem 22 (24, 26) sC - 42 f46, 50) SC. Ch 1 ,
turn.
Ch 25.
Row 12 SeZtog in first 2 sc, sc in each rem sc
Rqw t Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ?n each rem ch
the yarn across - 41 (45, 49) sc. Ch 1 ,
fum.
ocross - 24 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13-1 G (18, 20} Repeat RoiiTi'S 11 and 12 two
Luster Sbsen in Flamingo Raws 2-30 Sc in fifsi sc and in Each sc bcfoss. Ch -
[throe, four) times more. Al and of Row 16 [1 6, 20}
L turn. Sv/3tch should rofeasure epprox 4'/lQcm
41 145, 48] 5C.
square. At^just book size if necsssery to ottein
correct gsoge
Rows 17-26 (l^ZBL 21-30} Repeal Row 1 2 ten
times more. Al end of Row 26 (28, 30) - 31 (35, 39)

TOP sc.

Row 27 (Z3, 31 Sc2tog } in first 2 sc, sc in r^ext 9

tip cups and shoulder straps

note Beginninij nf Row 1 on righfl Clip and find ol
[1

sc
1 ,

and
13} sc, sc2tog, sc

moivfi lo sc directly
in next sc (place market in this

abewe tJiis sc In each

- 28 {32,
Row 1 on left cup ts front of bikini hstructions are row], sc2tog, sc in rem 15 ( i7. f9) sc 361

wnttEn for A cup with B and C cops m par&nthes&s. sc, Ch tumi.

To make
1 ,

this pattern
Row 28 (30^ 321 SeZtog in fi rst 2 SC, SC in each rem
easier to follow, right cup - 27
sc across [31 ,
35) sc. Ch L lum
WithA,ch 4o(50, 54).
calculate your Row 29 (31. 33} ScZtog in first 2 sc, sc in each sc
Raw t [right sidn| Sc in 2nd ch from hook ami in
aerpss to 2 sc beloro fT>afked sc. sc2tDp in 2 sc
measurements and
each rem. ch across - 45 (49, 63) sc. Cb 1 ,
turn.
before marked sc, sc in marked sc, seZtog in 2 sc
circle all numbers Row 2 Sc in first sc and in each sc across Qi L turri. after mofked sc. sc in coch rem sc across - 24 [2B,

pertaifTing to your Row 3 SeZtog in first 2 sc, sc in each rerr: sc across 32) sc. Ch 1, (urn.

size before - 44 [46, 52) EC. Ch 1 ,

turn. Bow 30 (32, 34) Repeat Row 28 (30, 32) - 23 [27,

Rows 4-10 Reaeat Rows 2 and 3 thn&E times more, 31) sc.
beginning.
then repeat Row 2 once more .At ewr.p d fIct-v 1 0 - Rows 31-34 (33-3S, 35-3S) Repeat Hows 29 and 30
41 (45, 49) sc. [31 and 32, 33 and 34) two tim.es more. At end of

32 cxpdnet today July / oug 2007 Be Lrea!;..* irOurway', * See Resouroes or. pege for helpful info and instructions.
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 sunbathing Ro',v34i36. 38)-15fia23}sf;.
oe)!t 9 [1 , 13) sc. sc2ti>g in last 2 sc - 2fl (32, 36)
Row 35 {37, 39) Sc2tcig ir! first 7 sc, sc in i^ach; sc sc. Chi, turn.
bikini acrrvss to and mduding marked sc, sc2tocj in 2 sc Raw 2B [30. 32} Sc in first sc and in each sc across
after maidted sc, sc in sach lemi sc across - T3 to
ft 7, la,?t 2 sc, sc2tcg in last 2 sc - 27 (3 f. 35) sc. Ch
2rJ sc. Ch T, turn.
1, turn.

Row 36 {38, 40) SeZtog in first ? sc, sc in each rem Row 29 (31. 33) Sc in first so and in each sc across
sc across - 12 (T6, 20) sc. Cil 1. turn.
to 2 sc before marked sc, gc2tog in 2 sc before
Rows 37-38 (39-44, 4V5G) Repeat Rows 35^ and 3B niaritfid sc, sc in marked sc, sc2tog in 2 sc after
(37 and 38, 39 and 40) one llfiiee, fii'e) tiriiES marked sc. sc in each sc across ta
more. last 2 sc, ,Sic2tog
At end of Row 33 (44, 50J - 9 (7, 5) sc. in fast 2 sc - 24 (2fl, 32J sc. Rh turn.
1,

Row 30 (32. 34) Repeat Row 2B 130. 32) - 23 (27

for smafi and medium only 31) sc.
Rows 3S^ (45-47) Repoar Row 36 f3B) (tlireo)
Rows 31-34 [33-36, 3S-38) Repeat Rows 29 and
ttmo.s more. At end of Row 43 - 4
36
{47J sc.
(31 end 32, 33 and 34) tv^^o times more. At end of
Raw 34 135, 38] -15 23) sc.
for large only (19,

Row 51 Repeat Row 40 - 4 sc.

Row 35 (37, 39) Sc in first sc and in each sc dcross
to 2 sc before markod sc2tog
sc, in 2 sc hefme
for aif si?<?s marked sc, sc in marked sc and in each nc acras$ to
strap last 2 sc, !5c2tog in last 2 sc - ?3 (17, 2l)sc. Ch 1,

Row 1 Sc tn first sc and in each sc across - 4 sc.

turn.

Ch I, turn. Row 36 (38, 40) Sc in first sc and in each sc across

Rspoat Row until strap
to fast 2 sc. sc2tog in last 2 sc 12 (16. 20) sc.
I
measures about 5;^714cnj. Ch
1 . turn.

Strap shaping Rows 37-38 [39-44, 4T-50) Repeat Rows 35

and 36
Row ! 3c2tog in fir^t 2 sc, seZtoy in jsst 2 sc -2 [37 and
36, 39 and 40] one (three, five) times
moro.
sc. Ch t, timi. At end of Raw 38 (44, 6D) -
9 (7. 5] sc.
Raw 2 SePtofi - 1 sc, Fasten off.
for Small and medium only
left cup Rows 39-43 (45-47) Repeat Rim' 36 (38) five three)
j

With A, ch 46 times rrmrie. At end C)f Row 43 - 4 sc.

(50, 54), [47)

Row T [right side) Sc in 2nd cJi from hook end tn

lenyiliip for large only
fit
each rem rfi across - 45 (49, 53) si^. Ch 1, turn.
Row 51 fiep^iat Row 40 -*
4 ac,
Row 2 Sc 111 first sc and in each sc across, Ch 1,

12 [T 4 Ifc)" lurn.
.
for all Sizes
4
Row 3 Sc in first sc and in oech sc across to fast 2 strap
sc, sc2toy in Iasi 2 sc - 44 (43, 52J sc, Ch torn. Works same as strap on right cup,
1,

Rows 4-TO Repeat Rows 2 srrd 3 three times more,

then repeat Row 2 tmoc bark strap
more. At end of Row 10 -
41 (45, 49) sc. note Determine necessary si/e nf back strap as
foll[>ws. ^fcasu^e ribs right below bust. Suhtract
Row 11 Sc m first 22 [24, 2S) sc, 2 sc in mn sc. sc ia745.5crn far A cups, 1 91^749. 5cm for
in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. sc in next 14 [13, laj sc.
B epps or
20if /52 cid far C cops from rib
sc2tog in last 2 sc - 42 (46. 50) sc. rneasurement.
Ch 1 ,
turn.
Multiply this number hy 6 and add 1 This is the
Row !2 Sc ip first sc and in each sc across to last 2
.

number of strtchos to diain for the foundation of

tho
EC. sc2tog in last 2 sc -41 (45, 49) se. Ch 1. tern. back strap
Hows 13-16 [18, 20) Repeat Rows 1 1 and 12 dwo Starting at bottom with A. ch number coicolatcd in
i3v^ d5Vj, lyyj)" [three, four) times more. At end of Rfsw 16(18 20)
previous step.
41(45,49) sc.
Rnw T [right side) Sc in 2nd ch From hoak and in
Rows 17-26 [19^28, 21-30] Repeat Row f2ten each rem ch across - one fess sc tCian number of
times more. At end of Row 26 (2R, 30) - 31 [35. 39) chs, Ch 1, turn.
sc.
Rows 2-10 3c in first sc and in each sc across. Ch
Raw 27 [29. 3!) Sc In first 15(17, 19) sc, sc2tog. sc 1. turn. At end of Raw 10. do not ch 1 . Fasten off.
in nr>xt sc ffifnca marker in tliss sc and move tn sc
directly abovfle this sc in each mw), sc2rog, sc in

34 crochei today July / aug 2007

 1

jaining Rows 3-2B (3-14,. 3-B} Repeat Rows 1 and 2 Rows 9-!6 Repeat Raws 1 4 two times moro.

V^'lth right sides together, whipstitch right tv^'cEve (six, three] times more. At end of Row Al end of Row 18-22 sc,

fldgo of ^rap tti left Edge ef right cup ynd '26(14, S]-5E (80,56]^.
left edge of strap to right edge of left cup Rows 27 and 2R (IS and 1G, 9 and 10)
for all si^es
(straight edge of Hows 1 - TO on each copf Repeat Raw 1 two times more. At end ot How Rows 17-22,(5-24, 3-24} Repeat Rows 1 and 2

28(16,10) 52 176, 84) sc.

three (ten, eleven] times mere. At erd of Row
body straps and edging 22 [74. 24} -23 (36, 4D) sc.
Rows 3-52 (17-2S, 11 through 19}
Round 1 Wjth e, ch I2f (127, ml sc irr 2nd
Repeal Rows 1 and 2 twelve fsix, four) times Rows 23-33 (25-37. 25-41) Repeat Rw 1

ch from hook and in 03cf rem ch across, with eleven (thirteen, sever^feen) limes more. At end
more. At end of Row 52 (28, 1
8)
- 28 (64, 86] sc
fight side facing and hottom edge of cups at of Row 33 [37, 41} - 50 [62, 74) sc. Ch. 6, turn
top, si St in first st st lower center edge pt left (instead of ch 1, turn).
for medtum arid Urge only
cup, si St in each st along hotiom of left cup,
Rows 29 and 3D (19 and 20} Repeat Row 1 two Row 34 (3B, 42) Sc in 2r^d ch from hook and in
hack atmp and right cup, ch 1?t (1?7, 133J, sc
times more. At end of Roia^ 3D (2D1 - 6D (82} sc. next 4 chs, sc in each sc across - 55 [67, 79)
in 2rfd ch from hook and in each rem ch 2 cros.s.
Rnws 31-42 (21-28) RepOdt ROWS 1 aoft 2 SiK
sc. Ch B, turn.
si St erenh' spacod along center edge of right

cup 2nd from hook

(four] times more. At and of Row 42 [2B) 48 Row 35 (39^ 43) Sc in 2nt) ch from hook and in
arid strap, uti 55, sc in cfi

(74) sc. nesf 4 ehs, sc in eacli sc across - 60 [77, B4)

ar^id in each rem ch across, sJ st et'enly spaced
Rows 43 and 44 (29 and 30} Repeat Row SC, Ch 7 turn.
same t ,

along outer t]dgo of strap and armhole

odge of oght cup, si st ocnoss top o? hock strap, kvo times more. At ond of Row 44 (30) - 44 (70) Row 3G (40, 44) Sc in 2nd ch fmm hook and in
sJ st euenry spaced along armhole edge of left se. next 5 chs, sc in each sc across - 66 [76, BD)
cup aPdd outer edge of strap, ch 55, sc in 2nd ch Rows 45-54 {31-38} Repeat Rows 1 and 2 five
sc, Ch 7, turn.

from hook and in each rerri uh acrciis, sl Si [four] limes mure, At end of Row 54 [30) - 34 Row 37 (41, 45} Sc in 2nd clt frorr^ honk and in

evenly spaced along center edge of same strap (82) sc. next 5 chs, sc in each sc across - 72 [8'1, 96
and Ii?f1 cup. Do not ioin and do not fasten r?ff. sc. Ch 1 ,
turr^.

Round 2 Sc in free Ips of begrrmrrig ch for body for Saj'ge only Rows 38'55 [42-59, 46-63) Sc in first sc and in

strap, 3 sc in last ch at tip, sc ir^ each lic abng Rows 39 and 40 Repeat Row t twn times eaeli st across. Ch 1, turn. Ai end of last row,
body strop, sc in each s( st atotig bottom, sc in more. At and of Row 40 - 5B sc.
do not ch 1. Fasten off.

free 3p of each efi for fw.dy s^rap, 3 sc in Iasi cfi at Rows 41-48 Repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times
tip, sc in each sc along body strap, continue in more. At end of How' 4B - 5D sc. edging
same manner around tn bwer isonter edge of left Round 1 V/ith front side facing, join B with sj
Rows 49 and 50 Repeat Rov^ 1 two bmes
cup, viiorking .sc in each si st on c^jps anri straps, st in or^ Rew 55 [59, 63) of suit botturn
mtire. At end of Row 5U - 45 sc.
first, -sc

in trea Ip of o^ch ch at lop nf straps and in each Trent, si st in each sc across top edge of front,

sc on straps and 3 sc in ;ast ch at tip of each

Rows 51-55 Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times
si st evenly along edge nt anttom to fpp ol
morR. At end qif Row 50 - 40 sc.
strap ch. Join wilfi si st in first sc. Fasten off. hack, si st in free Ip of each ch across top

natc When livnrking si nwinly along rxiges. edge of hock, si st evenly along other edge
fc.H jvii !Sr/fS
work approx 1 [) .si ats in every' 12 rows along ot bottom to top or front. Do ml join anrl do
Rows 53-SO [55-64, 57-G8) Repeat Row 1

diagonaS edges and 2 si sts in every 3 rows alor'.g

nnt fastEU off
eight (tea. twelve} times more. At and of Row
straight edges to keep work from puckering. Round 2 So first Sl St and in each st
60(64, 68) - 12114, 16) si
ir^
sc.
around. Join with si s-t in fsrsE. $c. Fasten off.

BOTTOM crotch
note Gottorn ig worked in one piece starting at
Rows 1-16 8c in first sc and tn each sc across ties (make 8)
Tap at hack and finding at top nf front. - 12 114, 16} sc. Ch 1, turn.
With E, ch 56 (62, 66), sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each rem ch across to last ch, 3 sc in
back
shape front last ch, working in free (ps or^ othes side of ch,
With .A. ch B 3 195 107 ]. .

Row 1 right side} Work

] 2 sc in first sc, sc in
sc in free Ip of each ch. Attach ties to top right
Row 1 ] right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across To (ast sc. 2 sc in last sc 14
and left comers of front and hack of suit
each /em ch across - B2 (94, 106} sc. Ch 1 ,
torn [16, 18) sc. Ch 1, torn.
bottom, approx 2li,r6.bcm below corners as
Rows 2-1 a Sc in first sc and in each sc across. Row 2 0c in first sc arttf in each sc across. Ch shown in photograph ,

Ch 1. torn. 1, turn.

finishing
shape back for sma!l and medium only Weave in afl ericfs.

Row 1 right s!de}

1 3c2tog in first 2 sc, sc in Rows 3 and 4 R&peat Row 2 two times more.
each sc across to last 2 sc. sc2tog in East 2 sc -
80(92, 1041 sc. Chi, turn. for smaN only
NOTE Bikini is not suitable for swimming,
hut great for sunbathing I

Rpw 2 Sc in first sc and in each sc across. Ch Rows 5-8 Repeat Rows 1 and 2 two times
f.. firm. rnu-ra, At end Of Row 8 - 18 sc.
 rosy toes
Add a little crochet flair to your summer wear
with these quick, easy and super- cute rosettes

By Lirtrft^ PefEtiann

fasten off leawntj a loop taji for sewing. Join B w r

Vi^-atyou^ll rie^jd si St in first st or Rcfiv 1,

SKILL LEVEL easy Row 2 SI $t in each &t around. Fasten off.

AUNT LVDIA'S "'Denim" Quick

CfOChQi apprcjx 400yd/ 35^m per finished m(5 asu'rcments finishing
bail jcattort/acrylic] Each flower is approx 31^78. 5cm in diarnotcr
Grasp small [non-petal led) end of rosette anjtieg.'
ball^lOSeSla^som PinkjA) twirling work aroortd itself. Sew rosette togeiti*'

Ip 1 ball gauge with matching yarn er sewing thread as trfisiren

Rosette = 3Jf/3,5c!Ti in diameter.

Make sure to catch oil layers wliile sewing.

Gauge is not oriticaS for this projecti

Sew orte rosette to each sandal. Vitea^'e in all enei
H/S cfocher book
^ oninyzize to obtain corraul note
gauge Rosette is worked entirely along the foondatiort
chain. Increasing in sovoral of the chains causes

the chain to twjst rntfl a spiral. Follow this spiral

I Sandals lAjtlh braids or an shape when sewing rosette together,
Open vueaiife (so lhat you can
stitch Ihnough tFse gp^nings)
ROSETTE [make 2)
Yarn needle With A. ch 52.
I

Q Serving nos die and aiatcPimg

Row 1 SI St in Znd ch trom hook, si st in nejft ch, 2 sc
thread
in neixt 2 ch, 2 hdc in next 3 ch, 3 dc in neixt 2 ch, (sc,

si st) in next ch, si st in next cfi,

* 3 hdc in next ch, 3

dc in next 2 ch, (sc, si st) in next ch, repeat liom * 2

the yarn ~ ^
more times [3 small feta Is made), si st in ne>a ch,
"**3

f iI lOT r f ^*fTlyr III mm m> "

dc in next ch, 3 tr in next 2 ch, (hdc, si st) in next ch,

'Denirfl" Quick Crochet \o Blossom Piok ** 4 mone times
si st in next ch: repeat from |5 larger

petals made), si st in next 2 ch 117 sts.

rosette

WINDING THE ROSETTE

a Bcgirirtinq at one end, wind crochet strip arour^d itself,

b Continue to wind. aTrnnging layers to look potaMike.

c Sew layers along foondatfon chain on wrong side of flower, heiog sure to catch all layers.

-
36 tiochet today * July f aug 2P07 Be creative yoor >vsy - See Resources, on page 98 for tielp>ful info and insm
 Abbreviations
used in
this pattern
cb chain

dc d&ubic crO^-vct

hdc half doub'e croihec

SC single odw[
si at slip siitch

s*(af stttchM
tr treble
* Rtpciit diroctjons folttywar^g
' as marvy times as indicated.

( J Wfjrk dirKtrons itt. paTETl-

thesEs into stitch indicated,

[ ] Work directians in bradcets

nuniber ot irditsued.
 easy breezy tote
Life'sa beach with this easy pattern. Written with
no abbreviations, iris perfect for crochet newbies!

By Lisa Gentry

oao join or torn at the end of

what you'll need
SKILL LEVEL r ^ Place a marker at the bsgj
each round end move the as
AUNT LYDIA'S Beadles Oochai beginner each round is completed.
l.7hoz/50g balls, &anh approx

B6yd/60m [acrylic/polyostier) 2 For the handles, Vi^c used a "'nr sat

finished
which includes iealhftr "keec^;' d^at
9 baIJs atlOSS Surfer measurements
Approx IS^/jacm wide x
Ifs easy to make a are sewn on the inside of -335 for

extra reinforcement.
13',/33cm long
taller or shorter
Available at Ba.sketcofJov.carT
Size QJG 14 mm) crochet hook
or sny size to ottein correct gauge
bag simpfy repeat
gauge 18 single erachGl; and 13 Round 2 more or TOTE
Chain 136: joinvdth slip stitc^ - frst
ro'ws to 471 0cm using si?e
fewer tirnes. To chain to form a ring. Take care ^ not
G/B (4mmJ crochet hook,
2 leather purse straps. make a wider or twist the chain when jorning. pa:a
BefnCfubct to check geuga
32'/B1.5cmKji72cm martter on first chain,
for htiit rasuhsi narrower bag, just
(see note ^2}
Rouitd 1 (right side] Sirrgle creens: ,n

Sntch marker start with a ioriger or each chain amend: do not - 136
join

Yarn needio how to make a shorter 1 single crochet

Small amount ot solid yam

gauge swatch Roirnd 2 Single crochet
or in each s.ngJe
Chain 19.
foundation chain.
Qord for sewing handia crocJiet around: do not join
How 1 Single eracfiet in 2nd
^ Repeat Roorrd 2 untrl piece messjes
cfiairi from hook end each
13733cm. Work ono clip stitch haxt
chain at^rgsg - T8 single crcK^hel
the yarn sintfle crochot and Fasten off.

* -i, j // Rows 2-IS Lliasn 1 ,

turn, single crochet in eaich

Ccochat h Surfer single nrochet acfoss. finishing

Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4' x from wrong side, seiiv bottom seam. Turn sots

4"/10cmi X lOcrn. Adjust hook sto if necesssty to

right side out Using photo as guide and fnarctwrig

obtain correct gouge. yarn or cord, sew handles to top of Tore with straps

on outside and keepers or^ sriSiile, approximatelv

notes 377.5cm from side edges.

1 Tote Bag is worked in continuous rounds: do rrot Weave in ends.

try this!
We love this bag in thesd colors, too.
{Use the amounts fisted above.)

AtJNT LYDIA'S B3bi^$ Croc/refio

#0022 5bony & Ivory

AUNTLVDfA'S Be&dies Cfochst 'm

.j'DCQS DmJe

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Lacy shapes aie coUaged icgether iz ::l stunniriT
tank. Create a top just like curs, or your 0?

arrangement with our easy-to-use pae:

By Joyce Nordstrom

what you1l need

SKILL LEVEL: intermediate ALv
AUNT LYDIANS Fasfrm Crochet r

Thread, She 3, approx ISS^d/ sizes

dl chain L-eb5e
137m aacK ball (mercarizad KS {$, M,LJ>t2X,3X)
dc double Crotr,:5 ysrn i>==;
cpttcrn}
finished bust 3D [34, 33. 4Z. 46. SD, &4]'/76 [06
rftrdouble trsbrz diiwr
3 13r 3. 4, 4, 4. balls #97!
96.5.1 06.5. 11S.5J 27. 137}crr^ &chet * 3 ,

Plum (A)
ITk 23] Tin Temain(mg)
finished length- 20 m, 2m, IVA, 22.
\ baM377Tan{B] K jingle crochBt
51 [51.52.53.5.5B.57.5S.5|cm
nalc Yam quantrtiias may difar St. .kip

depending on whi ch and tbs

gauge -.
Ft slip stitch

number Pf mtitifs y&u choose to

- 4710cm: usmg s space
large circle motif size F/4 i3 .5mmy

ctochet hook. st^b

fiam^mbar to cbedrgai/^e for best rssuHsf

Size ^4 13.5> mm) c rochet

hook or to uhtasn notes iyC oeginning

correct gauge L Shelf consists of two fdenticallv sheiied pieces, -Oj insert hook in

: oop. yo and draw thwi x ..j

front and back. Each piece is made by crocbcting env

- 5nm;e, yo and draw th-i^^_'3 ^ i

number of motifs, arranging the motifs within an

25' X 6&763J5 x 152:&cm piece outline of the shape of the piece, and joining the hook in -
b. in&eYt
of lightweight paper or fabric -
- :-7t and
up a loop, yo ~
7?-
motifs with a rnesli of chain spaces and slip stitcfies.
:ii =- nooV, [yO, insert hook
Thin laatfier cord for straps

Yarn naodle
2. Make as many moiifs of each type as desired. 5* S'.tw up a loop, yo arvi -T -1-
'^ryix zr ho<3l!,| twics. yo and
' iT"
^
You need enough motifs to fili ihe outline of the
i _-;-ze on hook.
front and tack pieces, leaving only a frttfe space
Post half double cro
between motifs.
-^om front to bade to
:

the yarn 3. The assembly rfiagram shows how the motifs were Gated stitch^ yo and cToT^r^io
and draijv through all 3 locc*3
arrartgeri in our model gamiiEnt which is size M, r - sGteh behind FPhdc.
f^ashiofi Crochet Thread, Size 3 in Tan

CREATE OUTLINE
On lightweight paper or FebriCr drew e lif^sized
outline [one fot front and one for back piece} of the
3 r r ^ ch') sp, begCl In ^
" *

schematic with your desired measurements. As yoo

. 1 "fr ^'sp, ch 3] around; join

crochet, place completed motifs within the outlirres

: i"! -
'dusters.

~ ^ :3t ch-3 sp, ch 3 [counti-T^^ -

arranging them ony wgy you Eiko uhtil the outlEoes R; -? i I

are filled. Leave only enough space between motifs g: : -

1, [5 dc in next ch-3

to ensure correct size and shape of each piece. : : a I' s : sT in top bf beginning - VI

LARGE CIRCLE FvTOTIF 4 T- cerjots as dc, ch 1 ), sk 1 dc,

(make as rrrany as desired) "f-T c" 1. sfc 1 dc, hdc in nexidc ^il,
With A. ch 5; join with si st irt first ch to form a ring. ...
=
I, sk 1 dc. EPhde around negi z:
- ...
- r,
Rdund 1 $l St m ring, ch 4 (counts as dc. ch 1}, [dc "!j!: n nExtde, di 1] atonnd;

f r " :" "f beginning ch-3. Easteri off,

in ring, ch 1] 1 1 times; join with si st in 3rd ch of

beginning ch4 -- 12 ch-t sp.

40 crochet today * july / aug 2D07 Be creetiwe your way! Sec i ' 98 tor helpful info ir^sTnjctioo&.
Get creative
with this
hot top!
 } , ,

mixed motif
cami IV3ED!UM C1RC3 F MOIlF Round & SI 31 in firsi ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in ,same sp,

(make as many es ch 1 ,
sk 1 sc, [sc irr aext ch-1 sp, ch t ,
sk 1 sc]

Witti A, ch join with si st in lirst ch to to a ring. aroLtnd; join with si st in first sc. Fasten off A.
5:

Round 1 SI 3t m ring, ch 3 icoonts os dc)r work 23 dc Round 1 Join B in any ch-1 sp, ch 1 ,
sc in game sp,

in ring; join with si t in ti>p of beginning cfi-3 - 24 cic. ch 3, sk 1 so, [dc in itaxr ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in

next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 1 sc] around to last ch-4 sp, yo

Round 2 Ch 2 [counts as hdc), hdc in same st ch 1,
and insert hook in next ch-1 sp, yo and drav; up a
!ik T tic, [2 hdc in next dc, ch 1 ,
sk 1 dc| around; join
loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yc and
with 3 1 St in top of beginning eh-2 - Z4 iwJt.
insert hook in first ch-1 sp jtp join), yo and draw up
Round 3 Turn, si st in naxl chO sp, l St in next hdc,
iMp, yo and draw through 2 loops ort hook, yo and
ch 3 [counts as dcj, 2 dc in same st, ch 1 sk 1 hdc,
- 2D
,

draw through all 3 loops on hook tfc.

[sk next ch-1 sp, 3 dc in nsxt hdc, ch 1. sk 1 hdc]

Round fl [Ch 7, sc in next dc] 19 tfmes, ch 1 ,
dtr in
around; join with si st in top of beginning ch 3.
base of beginning di-7 [ch 1 , dtr counts as 20ih ch-
Fasten off.
sp) - 20 ch-sp.

SMAll CFr;X MO Fir Round 9 Ch 3 {counts as dc], 6 dc in some ch-sp

.V- fO? [formed by ch 1 , dtr], [7 dc in next ch-sp] 13 times;

Work as for Large Circle Motif through Round 1

join with si st in top of beginning ch-3 - 20 7-dc

Fasten off,
groups. Fasten off B.

Round ID Join A in first dc of any 7-dc group, di 1

Fi OLc A sc in same st, [ch 1 , sk 1 dc, sc in next dc] 3 times, ch

:
P r ^ -
,
; T,
* sc in first dc of r^oxt 7-dc group, [ch 1 , sk 1 dc, sc

With A, cii 5; join with si st in first ch to form a ring. in r>ext dej 3 times, ch 1; repeat from * around: jrtln

Ruw 1 Ch 3 (counts es dc), work 12 dc in ring: do with si si in first sc - 3D ch-1 sp. Do not fasten off.

not join 13 dc.

Bow 2 Ch 3 [Counls as hrlc, ch 1 ), turn, htic in next

- 12 ch-t Row I {begin cornet) SI st inr fiist ch-1 sp, ch 1 ,

sc
dc, Jch 1 ,
hdc in next dc] across $p.
in same sp, [ch 1, sk 1 sc in next ch-1 sp] 19
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in first ch 1 sp, [ch 1 ,
sc m next
rem ch-sps unworkeri - 2(i sc 19
tirties; leave arrd
ch-1 sp] across - 11 ch-1 sg.
ch-sp.
Rows 4-13 Repeat Row 3, working one (ess ch-1 sp
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 2, sk 1 St,
ij'i oach row until thajie Is only 1 di-1 sp rem.
sc in next ch-1 gpj t1 times; leave rpm ch-sps
Row 14 Turn, si st in ch-1 sp. Fasten off. unworfced - 12 sc and 1 1 ch-sp.

Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in first ch-sp, Ich 2, sk 1 so, sc

LA h' Lr L j=0 J i A RE in next ch-spj - 1 1 sc and 10 ch-sp.
(m* ->k.' s n' ?'ry ci-^i rj-e j i f oo
Rows 4-12 Repeat Row 3 having 1 less sc and 1
With B, ch S: join with s! 3t in first ch to form a ting.
less ch-sp each row - 2 sc and 1 ch-sp at end of
Round 1 Ch 1, sc in ring, [ch 6, sc rn ting] 7 (ipies, oh
Row 1 2.
3, tr in ring [ch 3 and tr count as 8th ch-sp) - 8 ch-sps.
Row 13 Turn, sc in ch-sp, Fasten off.
Round Z fCh 6, sc in next ch-B sp] 7 times, ch 2, tr

in last tr {ch 2 and tr courit as Bth ch-sp).

rjexT cof?r
Round 3 Ch 3 [coonts as dc), B rfe in same ch-sp For second, third and fourth comer, join A in first ch-

{formed hy ch 2 and tr), [7 tfe in rrext ch-sp] 7 times: sp to the left of 20th sc of previous comer. Repeat
join with si si id lop of begiiming ch-3. 1'asEen off B. Rows !-l3.

Round 4 Join A with si st in first dc of any 7-dc

group, ch 1 , sc in same st, [ch 1, sk 1 dc, sc in next niubhina
Take care keep die motifs in place while joining.
dej 3 times, ch L* SC in first dc at next 7-dc group, 1o

[cli 1 ,
sk 1 dc, EC rn next dc] 3 times, ch 1: repeat You may wish to pin the motifs to the outline.

from * around: join with si st in first sc - 32 ch-1 sp.

Round 5 SI st in first cJi-1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, [ch

pmmg
note The number of chains noedod for each chain
1 ,
sk 1 sc, sc in rvext ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1, 9c in same
space should be selected lu ensure that the pieces
ch-1 sp, " ich 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp] 4 tirrres, ch
*
stay in place and lie fiat In most cases, ch 3 or ch 4
1 , 5C jrr same cfi-1 sp; mpeat from around to last sc,
is sufficient, in the instruction below for joining, the
ch 1, sk last sc: join with si st in first sc - 40 ch-1 ap.

42 crochs; texJay July / aa^f 2007

 phrase "work chs fnesrrs to wark Th&
rtumcer of ch5 fitttided to span tJie

distance to next motif.

Join yarn with si st iii any &t or sp of any

motit * work phs, si st in adjoining motik

rep from * untjJ all motifs are joined.

When ail motffe nf hoth trout and iiack

pievet are ctimplately josnetl. join side

edges in samo manner,

lower edge trim

Join A with si st in any st or sp along
lower edge.

Round t Cfi 3. fsk 1 sp or st, $c tr^ r^ext sp

or St, eh 3J evenly spaced around;- eosore
that you have an oven number ot ch-3 sps;
join wfth si St in base of beginning ch-3.

Rounds 2 and 3 31 st in first ph-3 sp, ch

3, [sc in next ch-3 sp. eh 3] around: pin

with si st in first si st.

Round 4 SI st in first ch-3 sp, di 1, s3 st fo

seme sp, [ch 3, si st in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in

next sc. si st in next ch-3 sp] around: join

wllh si st In first si st to jofrr. Fasterr off.

top trim
Join A with si st in sp or st at erther
underarm ar^d work trim along first

underarm, rteck and second underarm.

Rounds 1 and 2 Work as for Rounds 1

and 2 pf lower edge trim.

Round 3 Work as for Rour^tf 3 of lower

edge trim, working [sc, ch 3, sc] in each

top corner of front and back.

Round 4 Work as for Ruund 4 of lower

edge trim, working [3 rfe m nejrt sc, si st in

rrext cfi-3 sp, 3 dc in next sej in each top

comer of front and beck.

lov^er edge trim

3 FIRST CORNER
 2 1

rolling waves stole

Romantic old-time style is utterly modem in this
flirty wrap, perfect for an evening summer stroll.

Cecily Kcim

what you'll need

SKILL LEVEL: easy
r Abbreviations used
in this pattern
IVJODA DEA
3 50:^/1003
. each approx sizee ch(s) cPuirifc) yo y.arn over
lE3yd;TGa!n lacrvIj^Tencel S/M OvXL] *
dc double crochet Repeat direclioos
lyoc^N'l tolforvino ' os fyi^oy
hdc half dou ble
tinnes as indicated.
^(alballs.^OIZl CornsilkjA) finished measurements crocKc-t
Wtark directions in
1 ball ^131 Boyseofaerry (B| 14735cm long X 38 (42)^)796.S 11081cm wtcfe lp{3 loop( 5) [ ]

brackets tho number

plus 3'/23cm ties '
c single crochet
of times specified.
sk skip
.

n Work directions

Size J/tO (Snimf crochet hook gauge ip(] spacefej inside parentheses
into stitch or space
or ^n\^oize to otjtsio corract 1 patiem repeat - 4-)? 71 -Scm wide; '
st(sj 5tiich{es}
I indicated.
gauge rows 1-3 = 2 27'b. 5cm high i
I
tog t 03*th&r
( J Used for
tr trebift crochet
fSetr^emher to check gauge for best results! ciarificatipn.

special abbreviations
Yarn ooEdle
how to make a gauge swatch
dc3tog yo and
fVo. insert hook in ne;<t st,
Stitch msrkeM s Ch 13 .
I

j
dr Aw up Z Ips on
s Ip, yo and draw through
Row 1 Dc ir> 4 th th frern huofc and in next 5 chs, 1
hookl 3 timos; yo und draw through all 4 Ips
cm hook.
dcStog in next 3 chs, dc in next 5 chs. 2 dc in last
tr7tog Vo twice, iriuert h^x>k n next st, yo
the yarn ch. Ch 4 Icounts as tr on next row now and
and draw up a Ip, ]yo and draw through 2 Ips
i

ihroLghoet), lurri. i
on hookj 2 times; repeat from * 6 times mOfp;

m fBsf\for,iste in Boysenberry Row

naxi SL
2 Work
tr ir3 naxi
3 tr in first st.

stj U timaSr ch
ch 1 .

K
tr in

4
next
tr in first
si, Isk
ye> and dryiw through al S tps on hook.

dc
tr sheJI
shpll Work 3 dc
Work
in
I

specified st or sp.

7 tr in specified st or sp.
skipped ch at beginning of row 1 Ch T, tnrr.
udgin^ aholl Hdc in next St, (dc, ch t, tr. dc>
Row 3 Sc in each gt and ch across, ending with sc in in next st, hdc in next st.

4th ch of turning ch -4 - 17 sc. Swatch should corner edging shell Hdc in next st, (hdc, dc)
5cra wide x 2M"/5 5cm in next st, dc in next st (center sc of 3 sc in
measure approx 5}f 71 . . high.
comer), (dc, hdc) in next st, fide in next st.
A.gjiisthnok sbe if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

WRAP markors in sc worked in contm Ir of 2 nd and 1 Dth

Starring at tup with A. r.h 172 (1 SB). 11 th tr shells. Fasten off.
( I

Row 1 (right side I

Dc irt 4th ch from hookoiid in Row 4 With wrong side facinn. juin A with sl .^t in

riExi 5 chis, dc3tcg in next 3 chs, dc in next 5 chs; first marked sc, ch 5 (counJs as tr and ch -1 sp), [tr in

*dc shut! in ripxt cfi, dt in. next 5 drs, licSlgg in next next st, ch 1 ] 3 times; * $k next st, tr 7 tog in next 7
^
3 chs, dc in next 5 chs; repeat fram across to last st 5 , ch 1 $k next gt**; [tr in next si, ch 1 7 tinses;
. ]

ch; 2 dc in last ch - 1
1 [1 2) tic shells. Ch 4 (counts repeat from ' 6 (71 times mare; repeat from * to
as tr on next cow now and throughout], turn. once; [tr in next st, ch T] 3 times, tr in next rr^arked

Raw 2 'vVork 3 tr in first st, ch 1 ,

tr in next st, Isk st -8 ( 9 )
ir 7 tpy, Ch 3 (counts as dc on next row now
riEJxt st, Lt in next st] B times, ch 1 ,
"*tr shell in next and throughout), turn.

st [centar dc of dc sheJii), ch T. tr in next st, [3k next Row 5 Do in first st, [dc in next ch, dc in next tri 3
st, tr in next st] 6 times, ch 1 :
repeEst from *'
across; rimes, rlcStog In next 3 sts [rri ch, lr 7 lorj and di[;
4 tr in first skipped ch at beginr^ing of Row 1-11 "*[dc in next tr. dc in next ch| 6 times, dc in nexl If,

(12) tr shells. Ch 1, turn. dc3 tog ir^ rrn-xt 3 fits fin di, Li 7 <tig and ch), lepeat

Raw 3 in oacn st and ch across, ending with sc from * across; [dc m next tr, dc in next ch] 3 times, 2
in 4th ch of turniing ch-4 - 1 33 (2U9) sc. Place dc in 4th ch of beginning ch-D on Row 4-8 ( 9 )

Be your way 5ee Resources on psqe V8 for heipful info and instoiarons. July / aug 20D7 crochet today 4b
 1

Row 5 unco more. At end of Row L rfo not cfi 4.

rolling dc3tog. 4. turn. 1

Fasten off.
Raw S Tr in next st; ch 1, sk $t, tr in next st

waves repfiet from * across to turning ch, tr in 3rd < of

edging
tarrying ch-3 - 59 |G0| tr. Ch 3, Lurri

stole Row 7 Dc in fiist si, fdt; in next tr, dc in next ch] 3

Round 1 With riyht facing, join with si st in first st

worked on Flow 3; ch t. sc in same st as joining, se

next 3 sts ch and * in
times, dc3tng in (in tr, tr); ric
evenly spaced around entire wrap, working 3 sc in
rtext ch, [dc in next tr, dc in r^ext chf ?. times, dc shell
each corner of Bow 17 and working 185 (199) sc
m next ti. dc in next ch, [dc an next tj. dc in next ch] Z
Ijotween marked sts on Row 3 (along bolii edges of
times, dc3l(ig in next 3 sts (in tr. ch end ir); repeat
mws 4-17, in comers of Row 17 and hahween comers
Irnnn *6(7] times more; [dc in next ch, dc in next tr] 3
along row 17}; join willi si si irif first sc. Fasten off.
times, 2 dc in 4th ch ci[ turning ch-4 - 7 (61 dc shells.

Ch
Row 1 With right side facing, join B with si st in first
4, turn.
st worked along edge of Row 4, si st io next s-t;

Row S Work 3 tr ill first st, ch 1 . sk next st, tr in next

worti edging shell, si st in onxl 3 stji^; repeat from
'*

St, [sk next st. tr in next st] 6 time-s, di 1 :

* tr shell in
to "
4 tirnes more: work corner edging sfrell, si si in
next St (center dc of dc shett), ch 1 ,
ir in next si. [sk
*
* nexi 3 14) sts: repeat fiom '
to across hottom 18 (20)
next sh ir in next st] 6 times, ch 1; repeat from
times; si st in next 0(1] sLs: work corner edging shell,
atTOSS; sk next st 4 Tr iri 3rd ch of lurning ch-3 - 7 (8
si st in next 3 sts; repaat from * to * 4 times more:
trsheils. Ch 1, torn.
-
work edgijig shell, si st in next 2 sts ZB ]3fl| edging
Row 9 Sc in each St mid di nscrass, ending with sc in
shells and 2 corner edging shells. Fa.steit off.

4t.fi ch of Tunning ch4 - 123 (1 45) sc. Ch 5. tom.

Row in [Tr in next st. ch 1] 3 times; * sk next st. finishing

tr7tog in next 7 sts, ch 1, sk next st""*; [tr in next st. Weave in all erids.

ch t] 7 times: repeat from '

5 (7ftimES more; repeat

from * to "
once: ]tr in next st, eh 1] 3 rimes, tr in

last st

now and
- B {9} tj/tog.

throughou.r.1, turn.
Ch 3 [counts as dc on next row
,

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1//. . .w///. . .Tl%
Rows 11-17 Repraat Rows 0 once, thgn repeat
5-1

edging {size s/m) X/

X-
X'

1 Row I

vaiA'jrj

BY

'Jr

POPl

'..ARCEK

R[vw in ^AOVI

Raw 1 : Join A in

sc c^si :c4 sc over

&Y
(11th) Ir Still.
2nt3 m shell

4
H*lH

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FiOE

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"APHi.

reduced sample of wrap lOTOG

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46 cmctiet today fuly / 300 2007
 crossover top
Two sweater
crafts unite in this crochet sheli- stitch
edged with knitted trim. Not a knitter? No problem^
You can v/ork the trim in crochet, instead.
Uy Robyn Chacbula

_ what need
Abbreviations used
SKILL LEVEL: intermediate
AUNT WDIA'S Cdrssb-
in this pattern
Miccofiber, 2cn/124vd balEs sizes bl Usek loap sp(s) ^^pacO'fSi}

(acrylic f XS/S (M/Lj ch(s) chain(^) St(&} stitcb(es)

8l9)ti3Ns4'2221 Lt. Periwinkle fintshed bustniecisurern^nts: 30{3S]'/76 dc double crochet tir trebJe crochet

Front loop * Repeat directions

(ae.bjcm fl

tolFoiVing * as nnany
hdc half double
times as indicated-
ciocFsOL
Sife 1/9 (5-5mml crochet hook. gauge Work directions
(
or ajty stzs to obtain correct pat pattern )

3 sl^&lls = 471 ?.5cm; 10 rows ^ 471 Ocm inside parcritfiesC&

gaase sc single crochot
into stitch or space
sk skip indicated.
Size H/B [5mm crochet hook
f
how to make
a gauge swatch
airp stitcb Used for
Work Row of pat st - 3 shells. Work Rows
'$1 { )
Ch 26. 1
clififi cation.
2-5 of pat 2 times, then work Fkmf 2 emeo more.
Yani nee rile special abbneviationa
Swatch should measore opprax 5712 5cm wide x .

US6(4fflimx48' (60fV122 47l0tirtii high. Adjus:t hook size if necessafy io K1 knit ono
(152.2km circular PI purl orne
Lp'iig Qbtein cotTBCt gauge.
knitting needles loptionst) M1 make one koit iriCffiase (with rneedle tip,
lip stcaod betv/eert last st knit ar^d noj(,t St on
notes left-Fiand rrcedlo ar>d knit into the back of lifted

1 The top is constructed in 2 pieces, one for the lelt strand. Onie stitch has been added.

the yarn side end one for the right side. Then the 2 pieces are Shel[ work '[4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in spocTEied St or Sp,

joined tOQAi.lej-.r whc^i the honom band is worked. V-t work (dc, ch 1 , dc} ir^ specified at or sp.
Corner Microfiber \t\ Lt. PcTJvinkle
2 Bust and waist measufements can be cosi.ami;ed
by overlapping panels less oi mote. See Waistband.
Row 5 Sc irt s5 st;
* sfioll in ch-1 sp of next V-st, sc

over cb 4nd into ch-1 sp of next shell 2 rows below;

I/I

eMTJ:

PATTERN STITCH repeat from *

across, ending witJi sc over turn ing
Diamond stitch
ch-3 and into 5tb dc 2 rows below; ch 3, turn. BOOR.XHS

Row 1 Sc in 2ed ch from hook: * sk next 3 chs, shelE

*
in next ch, sk next 3 ebs, sc in next ch; repeat from TOP FDR

scross; ch 3, turn, panels [make 2) EA?ZFft

Row 2 Dc in first sc: ch 5, sk next shell V'St in

note Panels for KS arid S are made tfie same and M
** and L are niEWle the same. When directions are given
next sc; repeat from across to lest shell; ch 5, sk itOiiG

for bolb sizes, numtiers for X3 and 3 are outside of

East shell, 2 dc in last sc: ch 3, turn
parcEiiheses and M artd L are inside parentheses.
BYrNGE

Row 3 Work 4 dc in first dc \'A shell msdek sk next

dc, sc ever cb and into cfi-i sp of next shell 2 rows MEUP

* shell in cli-1
front body
bel[Mc sp of next V-st, sc over cfi and
it
Startirtg at bottom front with I hook, di 53 (74).
into ch-f sp ef nexr shell 2 rows below; repeat from
* Row 1 Work Row 1 of pat st -7 0) shells.
across to East rfc; and turning cfi-3; sk next dc, 5 dc
IXN:

in 3t[? ch of turning ch-3 i)i shell rTiade}; ch 3, turn. Row 2 Work Row 2 of pat st ending with tr in last
CALU

sc [instead of 2 dc in fast sc I; th 4, urn {instead of

5 dc; * V-st in next sc, ch &. sk next
1

Row 4 Sk fijSt
ch 3, turn).
shell; Tcpcat from * across to East sc; V-st in last sc, aVfWSE

oh 2, sk next 4 dc, si st in 3rd ch of turning eh-3; eh Row 3 Oc in Ir, sc over ch nsnd into ch-1 sp of shed 2

1, torn. rows below, work How 3 of pat st from * across -6

(S) shells and one j?shcll.

4S crochGT * july / 2007 Be creative your wayl * Sea Ro'iources on page 9S for helpful info and irrstroctsoris.
1
 crossover Row 4 V(/ork Row 4 of fj^S si, tuidsny with V-^t in

cM;
of pat .st fnim * across, ending with V-si in last sc;

last sc; sk nei^t dc, sc in 4th cti of tunning cti 4, ch 2. sk ne)!t 4 dc, si si in turning ch-4 sp; ch L turn.

top turn [instead of ch 1. tum'l.

Row 4 Work Row 5 of pat st, ending with shell in

Row 5 Work 4 dc in ch-1 sp of next V-st {'A shell turning ch-4 sp 5 shells.

made], sc ovar ch and into ch-T so of she?f 2 rows Row 5 Dc in first dc, work Row 2 of pat st from

below, work Row 5 of pal si from * across -6 ISf

across, ending with in fast SC [instead Of
tr 2 dC in
slid Is and one A shefL la.st sc): ch 4, turn [instead of ch 3, turnf.

Row 6 Work Rov/ 2 of pat st, endirif] with \Z-st in

last sjC: ch 7, sk next 4 ric, si si in turning ch4 ^y, cfi

for M and L only
Row 1 Work Row 2 of piat st, ending with tr in last
I.ToriT instead ofcli3, ?urn),
I

sc; ch 4, turn (instead of ch 3, turn).

*
Row 7 Sc in SE st; work Row 3 of pal st from
Row 2 Dc in Er, sc ovar ch and into ch-1 .sp of sheJi 2
across - 6 (R) sheffs and one shell.
Rows below, work Row 3 of pat st from * across,
Row 3 Wntk RoiiV 4 of pat st acrass to last sc; tr in
ending with shell in turning ch4 sp -6 shells. Ch 4,
last sc; cli 4^ O.Jsn [in-stead of els 1 ,
turn).
turn [instead of ch 3, turn).

Row 9 Dc in tr, sc over ch and into ch-1 sp 2 rows

Row .3 nr in first rtc, ch sk next shoN, work Row 4
5,
hefcpi*;, work Row 5 of pat st from *
across

6 [8]
Of pal Si from " across, ending with V-st in last sc,
shells,.
sk neoft dc, sc in 4th ch of turning ch-4: ch 4, turn
Row TO Work Rm,v 2 of pot st, ending with V-st in (instead of ch. 1, turnf.

Iasi sc, sk rtexi dc, si si irr 4th ch of lurjiing ch4, di

Bow 4 Work 4 dc in ch-1 gp of next V-st fl^ shell
4, turn (instead of ch-o, turn).
made), sc over ch and Into ch-1 sp of next she!! 2

f Row 11 Work 4 dc in ch 1 sp of nt^xt V-st (>5 shpft Rows below, work Row 5 of pat st from **
across,

try this! mailef, sc over dr and into ch-1 .sp of shell 2 rows gndirig with shell in turning ch-4 sp -G shells and
betow, work Row 3 of pat st from across - b [/) one A shell.
Our top is lovely irt these
cofarE, too.
siieils and two A shoSls. Row 5 Dc irt first dc, work How 2 of pat stfrum

Aljm" LVOV'S Row IZ Work Rthv 4 of pat sL workint] si st at end across, endrng with V-st in last sc; ch 2, sk next 4 dc, si

Microftbsr, #2Z36 LL.

sri turnirtg dv4 sp. 5t in turning ch-4 gp; ch 1, turn [instead of ch 3, luni).

Vellow- Green Row 13 Work Row b of pat st G [8) shells.

AUN 1 LYLHA'S Cdre55 front neck shaping
Rows 14-Z5 Repeal Rows 2-13 of Froni Body. Ai
Miccofibey, ^21 54 Lt. Blue for XS and S only
c-nd of Rows 1 5, 1 7 and T9 - G [7J shells and ono A
-
Rows 1-E Repeat Rovys 3- TO of Front Body. At end
shell. At end of Rows 21 and 2b 5 (7) shells. At
or Rows 1, 3 andl 5-4 shells and one A shell. At
end of Rew 23 -
4 (6) shells and two A shells
end of RffAT 7-4 shalls.
Rows Z5-3Z Repeat Ro'ats 2-fl nf Front Body. Al end
nf Row-s 27, 29 and 31 - 4 16) sf sells and one 'A ^hell. for M and L only
Rqw$ 1-7 Rpf>oat Rows 7 1 3 ol Front Body. At end

. f '
i
for XS and S onfy of Row 1 B .shells and one A shell. At end of Rows
^ . f . ^ -
Row 33 Repeat Row 9 of Front Body - 4 sfiells. At 3 and 7 - 6 shells. At end of Row 5-5 sheds and
r

and of row, ch 4, turn [instead of ch 3. turn). two shells.

Rows S-12 Repeait Rows 2-6 of From Body. At end

for M and L only of Rows 9 and 11-5 shells and une 'A shell,

Rowji 33-37 Repeat Rows 9-13 of Front Rady. At end

of Row 37, cfi 4. turn (instead uf ch 3, turrTk At end shoulder

of Rows 33 and 37-6 shells. Al end of Row 35-5 for XS and S only
shells and two 33 shells. Row I Woik 4 dc in ch-1 sp of next V-si |1^ shell

made|, sc over ch aitd into ch-1 sp of next shell 2

front t^rmhiole shaping rows below, work Row 3 of pat st from
across - 3
for XS and S only shells and two A shells.
Row 1 Work Row 7 of pint .st, OEidEog with V-sl in
Row 2 Work Row 4 of pat St, ending with si st in
last sc; sk next dc,.sc in 4th ch of turning ch-4; ch 4,
turning ch-4 sp,
turn (ir^stead of ch 3, turn).
Row 3 Work Row 5 cf pat st - 4 shells.
Row 2 Work 4 dc irs ch3 sp of next V-st []^ shell

madej, sc over ch and info ch-1 gp of ncjcf shell 2

Rows 4 and 5 Work Rows 2 and 3 of pat st. At j?nd

of Row 5, 3 shells and two A shells.

Rows below, work Row 3 of piui st from
""
across,

ending with shell in turning ch-4 sp -4 shells and Rows 6-1 9 Repeat Rows 2 -5 of shoulder 3 times

one A she^l Ch 4, tiim {instead of ch 3, turn). rrtore, tlmn repeat Rows 2 anil 3 of shoulder oiic^

rnore.
Row 3 Do in first do, ch 5, gk next ghell, work Row 4

50 crDche-t lodoy * july / aug 2007

 for M and L only in Iasi 5C, ch 2, sk rtext A shell, si st in skipped halow - 6 shells and one A sliall; ch 8, turn
Row i Sc in si st, v;orfc Rcn<v 3 of [ini gt frcun
*
ch of turning ch-4; ofi 1, torn. (instead of ch 3, turn).

acfofifs - 5 shells and one 'A shall.

for M and L only Rdw 4 3k first shell, work Row 4 of pat st horn

Raw 2 Work Rcw 4 of paf st, endiny with ? rlc

Rows 1 and 2 Repeat Rows 4 and 1 of shoulder.
* across, ending with V-st in fast sc; ch
2, sk

in sc (instead of V-st in Jsst sc); ch 3, turn

A\ end of Row 2 -
3 shefSs and one A shell.
next A shell, si st in skipped ch of turning ch-4:
finEtead ot ch turn). ch turn.
1 ,

flows 3-7 Repeat Rows M 1 of back neck

1,

Row 3 Work ^ dc m first dc {Y> sheaE rnadeL sc gfigping en X3 and S. At end of Row 4 5 Row 5 Sc in si st, work Row 5 of pet st from
'

over t:h and into ch-t sp of next shell Z raws across, ending with sc c-verch-6
of Row B - 5
ar^.d into cii-1
shells end one A shell. At end
below; work Row 5 ot pat st from '
across - 5
shells, one shell and one A Sp of last shefl 2 rows lietaw - 8 shells.
shEll.
shells and one A shell.
Row B Repeat Row 3 of shoulder on XS and S
Row 4 Work ficw 2 of pat st, ending with V-st
back body
R shells.
in fast sc; cti 2. sk n-ext 4 dc, si st iii 3rd ch of
for XS and S only
tumirg eh-3; ch
Ram S-IB Repeat Rows 1 -7 of back nock Rows 1-7 Repeat Rc^vs 5-1 1 cf back neck shap-
1, torn jinsteod of ch 3, turr\J.
shapmg on XJj and S. At end of Row 1Q -5 ing. At end of Row 2-4 shells end one A shell.
Rows 5-19 Repeat Rows 1-4 of shoulder S
shelfs, one A shelf and ona 'A shefl At end of Atendoffiow4-4hell!3.indoneK3hell.Atend
rimes more, then repeat Rows T-3 of fthaoirier
Row 12-6 shoEfs and one shell. At end of oiRoiAf6-45hells,anBJ^Ehell2ndone%sheil.
once more.
Row 14-6 shells and one A shefl.
Row a Work Row & of pat st - 5 shells.

back neck shaping back armhole shaping Rows 3-19 Repeat Rows t-TI of back neck
for X5 and 5 only for sizes XS and S only shaping. At end of Row 10- 4 shells, one shell

flow 1 Work How 2 of po; st, ending with V-st Row Work Row 5 -b end one A shell. At end uf Rerw 12 -b shells and
T of pat st shells; ch R,
in fast sc.
lorn (instead of ch 3, turnf.
one A shed. At end of Row 14-5 shells and one
Row 2 Work |Z do, ch 1 I dc) in ch-1 sp of first
1/2 shell. Al end of How 16-5 shells and one A
,
flow 2 Sk first sfjcJf, V-st in next sc: work Rowr 7
V-st shelf made), sc over ch and into ch-1 sp *"
shell, At end of Row 18-5 shelis, one A shell
of pat st from across, eRdir^g with V-st in last sc.
of next shell 2 rows hefow, work Row 3 of pat
and one X shod.
Row 3 Work f2 dc, ch 1 4 dc) in ch-1 sp of first
st frnm * across - 3 shelis, one A shell ond one
,

Row 20 Work Row^ 5 of pat st -S shells.

V-st fJ4 shell made), sc; over c;n jand into ch-T sp
shall
of next sfi&ll 1 ro^vs befow, work Row 3 of pat
Rows 21-31 Repent Ro^vs 1-1 1 of back neck

Row 3 Work How 4 o1 pat st. ending with V-st

st from *
across, ending with sc over ch-B and
shaping. At end of How 22-5 shells, one A shell
;n last sc; cfi 4, sk next Y shall, si .st in Rd ch of into ch -4 and one A sfielt At end of Row 24-6 shelfs and
-
gp of last shell 2 rows below
rurr^ing ch-3, ch 4, lorn instead of ch ( 1.. turnf.
shells and one A shell; ofi 8, turn ffnstead of ch
one A shell. Row 26-6 shells and one
At end of

Row 4 3c iTi 2nd di horn fn>ok, hdc in next ch,. 3, turn).

A shelf. At end of Row 28- 6 shells and orre A
shell. At end of Row 3D - 6 shseJfs, one A sfrsll
2 dc in last ch shek madef, .sc over ch end
i'A
Row 4 Work Row 4 of pat st from
across.
into cf>-i sp of next A sheJ' 2 rows bn low. w-ork aixl oriu A shefl.
Ending with V-st in last sc; ch 4, sk next A\
R(M' 5 of pal gj from across - 4 shalls and
shell, si st in 3rd ch of turning ch-3; ch 4, turn
Row 32 Work Row 5 of pet st -
- 7 shells.
ooR A shell
[instead of ch T, tumf.
for M and L only
Row 5 Work Row 2 of pat sL enditiy wilf'i V-st How 5 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, Rows 1-7 Repeat Rows 9-15 Of back neck
in last sc; ch 2, sk next 'A sholl, si st in skipped 2 dc in last ch \A shell made), sc over cfi and shapirKi. At end of fJow 2-5 shells, one A shell
di of tijrning di-4; ch 1 turn ffpsiead of ch 3.
,
into ch-1 sp of next A shell 2 rows hefow, worlt anti one A shell, At end of Row 4-6 sfiolls and
turn|.
Row b of pat st from * across, ending with sc one 'A shelf. At end of Row 6-8 shells and one
*
Row 6 3c in si st, work Rcjw 3 of pat st from over ch 8 and into ch-1 sp of last shell 2 ronx/s A shefl.

across -4 shells end one A shell. below -4 chrrils and one A shell.
Rows 8-T9 Repfi^f Rows, 4-15 of back neck shap-
Row Work Row
7 4 of pat st, ending with V-st
for M and L only
ing. At end of Row 8 8 shells and one A shell.
in last sc: eff 3, lu.m f instead ot ch 1, turn
Row 1 Work ch 4 dc] ch-1 sp of first
At end of flaw 10-6 sliells, one A Shell and one
I? dc, T, in

Rnw a Work (2 dc, ch 4 dcE in cht sp of first V-st PA shell madej, se A shell. At erid of Row 17-7 sfiells. At end of
1 ,
everch and into ch-1 sp
V-st [34 site 1 1 made), sc over cb artd into ch-1 sp pf next shell 2 raws below, work Row 5 of pat Row 14 - 6 shells, one A shell end one 1^ shell. At
of r^&kt sficll 2 rows work Row b -S cod of Row 16-7 shells and tjiie A shell. At end
bclc-\A^, of pat st from across shalls and one A shell; ch
st from * across - 4 shells end one A shall. of Rnw 18-7 shells and one A shall.
a. Lorn (instead of ch 3, turrs).

Row 9 Work Row 2 ot pat st, ending witfi V-st Row 2 Sk first shell, V-st m next sr:, work Rpw Rows 20-31 Repent Rows 4-15 of back riEck

in last sc; ch 4, sk next A sheli, si sMo 3rn ch of 2 of pat st from ^ across, onriEng
with V-st in
shaping. At end oJ Raw 7D - 7 sfiulls and one A
turning ch-3: ch 4, turn [instaad ot ch 3, ti^rof. l4St SC; ch 4, sk next A shall, si st in 3rd ch of
sliell At end of flow 22-7 sl^eHs,. one 1/2 shcdl

Row 10 3c lurntrU] cf>-3; ch 4, turn jinstesiJ of ch 3,

and ona X shad, At enrl of Row 24 - 8 s|-ffi(ls. At
ih 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, turrt).

end of Row 78-8 sliells, one A shell and one A

2 dc in last cSi {A shell modej, sc over ch and Row 3 Sc \vi 2rtd ch fmm hook, hdc in rn?xt ch,
shelL At end of Row 28-8 shells and one 14 shell.
into ch-T sp at rieri ji shot! 2 rows below, work 2 dc in last ch f>i shell made), sc aver ch and
At erxf of Row 30-8 stiella anii arie A shell.
Row 3 of pat ,st from scross -4 shells, one A into ch-1 sp of noKt A. shelf 2 rows below, work
shell and one A shell. Row 3 of pat st tram * across, ertding with sc
Rows 3Z-36 Repeat ffows 4-8 of back nock
sliaping. At end of Row 32 G shells and one A
Row It Woik Row 4 of pat st, ending with V-st over ch-8 .and into ch-t sp of last shell ? rows
 Row 34 - S sheJEa, one ^
crossover sfibil. At tind uf shell and Option #2t knit edging
one 'A s-heJ!. At end or Row 36 - 9 shells, Row 1 Work same as Row on cfOCfioL wfaisltiand, T

top for all sizes

birr do not fasten off.

Row 33 [37J Dc in first sc; *c\\ 2, sE st in ch-1 sp of

Row 2 Cast on 739 (77b) St.'S by prcEong up ips along

next shell, ch 2, V-st in ne)0 sc: repeat from sc edge with circtJler knitting needles.

across. Fasten off. Rows 3 and 5 P3, K1 across, turn.

Rows 4 and 6 Ml ,
K2. Pf {K3, PT} across to
finishing lasts Sts, KZ, Ml, K1, tmn.
Block panels te schemettc sizes,
Cast Off in patierji.

joining
Row 1 On light panef ts rrgfrt side and Row 1 on left
WAISTBAND
Note Waistband can he knit or crochet. Follmv
pa.nef is Vi/rong side to create mirror images. Fold
directions below for the method you choose.
panefs in half with right sides together and first and
last rows meeting. Pin side seams. Whipstitch side Lay out panels to schematic layout overlappirrg

seams together from bottom of panel to top of fwtiels to CFE^ite a falsEj wrap lo diiTiensiOns on

armhole shaping. schematic Of to your de.sifed measurements. Pin

bottom edge of panels trtgelher at overlap.

armhole edging Option #1 crochet waistband:

With right side facing, join yarn with sc to armhole Round 1 With right side facing, join yarn with sc in

opening at side seam. Wort sc evenly spaced along

bottcmi of efther side seam, work 203 (731 ji more sc
If you prefer to work edge of armhole. Fasten off. Repeat edging on other (or amount of sc tor desired waithand ^it) evertly
aimhole.
the edging in spaced along bottom edge, working through both
panels where they overlap - Z01 12521 sc; join with
crochet, here's what panel edging si St in first sc.

it will look [ike. Noto Edging may be imit or crochet. FoEEow

Round 2 Change to H fiook. Ch. 1 , sg in BL of E?acb se
mstructions below for the method yoa choose.
around: join with si st rn first sc. Do not turn. Repeat
(Knitted edging is shown in main pfioto: crochet
Round 2 iflihl vyaisttjand measures 3". Fasten olf.
edging is shown at left.]

Option #1 crochet edging :

Option ^2: knit waistband
ftnw 1 With right side facing and I hook join yarri ioiinci 1 Work same as Row' ' on crochet waistband.

wsth c at bottom of side edge of cither panel, sc Roiind 2 With wrong side facing, picking up ips
ei'enty spaced along side edge. Fasten off. along sc edge with circut&r knitting needle, pick up

Rqw 2 (right side} Change to H hook. Join yarn with 204 [Z57) Sts or amount of sts for desired waistband

sc in SL af first sc on Row so in BL of same sc, sc f'rt making sum to hav! a multiple af 4 sts.

V'- " '^'^

\
.- ,'t ' *'
in EL of rrext sc and in BL of each sc across to last Round 3 K3, Pt arouud.

sc, 2 sc rr> BL of last sc: ch 1 torn.

,
Repeat Bound 3 until waistbend measures 3'. Cast
Row 3 Sc io f L of first sc and in FL of each sc off in pattern.

across: ch 1, turn.

Row 4 3 sc m BL of first sc, sc in BL of esch ,sc

finishing
across to last sc, 2 sc in BL of last sc. Faslan off.
Weave in all ends. Steam top lo seften yarn and

improve drepe.

You can download

more detailed
stitch diagrams for
this project on
our Web site,

C roch etToday.com
reduced sample of pattern stitch
diamond stitch
52 crochet tod^y july / aag 2007
 3 ( 5)

BACK ARM HOJ.E SHAPING

INCREASE PATTERN (BACK NECK SHAPING)
XS/S: Black row nuirit^ers
MA_: Red row numbers

back shaping patterns

FRONT ARMHOLE SHAPING DECREASE PATTERN

front shaping patterns

,{.PZ)

zz

complete garment schematic

perfect picnic
blanket Nothing says summer like a red-and-
white checkered throw. Spread this one
on the lawn foi a lazy lunch, or use it to
wrap up and watch the fireflies at night
 . " ,

perfect picnic By Joyce Uoidstiom

blanket Abb^^eviatfons ust^d

SKILL LEVEL: easy in Lnts

ch(s] chain(5) sp(s] space{sj

finished sizes
cl dus-tor stfs) ftrtch(M)
Afghan: Approx 527132cm x 6471 G2 5c-
dc double crochet yo yam over
Bag: Approx 16740.5cm wide k 14/j5c" pn x
hdc halt double Repeat directiorfl
4710cm deep enoebet following as nnany

loop(s)
times as Indicated.
IpCs)

giiug.0 rev reverse Oorj] Work

directions rn
motif = 4710cm square SC single crpchoi
par^enthcscs or
r?3f77emtjc." to chock gouge for best rss^ ~i sk skip brackets the number

sFip stitch
of times specified.
si ft

AFGHAN
.: :: f ,| ir-;'->viatii :-0:
Motif 1 (make S4)
Beginnfng dc duster (begin nirig dc d) Ch 2, y.r
With Ar ch 4; si st in first oh to forre 2 ;
insBri hook iri rir>g, yo and draw up a [p, fyo a~^
Round 1 fright Side) Work beginning 2. [dc draw through 2 Ips on hook] tiwc&-
*
c[ in ring, cfi 2] 7 times; join with si s: "c Oc duster (dc hook in specifieO r
cl] [Vb. insert

beginning dc c! - 8 dc cJ and 8 ch-2 -:r;

r sp, yo and draw up a yo and draw Ip,

what you need through 2 Ips on hook] twic*, yo and draw

Round 2 SI st in next ch-2 sp. di 3 ic.: as del, throL^b ail ^ ips on hook.
"
|dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch-Z sp (coryre" ^
sk Begir^rringhdc duster (Jjogmning hdc cl) Ch
Tie Bssemisfs, lki?/17Clg skern-s, yo, hook in s*me st as joining, yo ano
inse-Jt
next dc ci, 3 dc m next ch-2 sp, sk n.e*: (2
each approx 313 yid/265 m ^ 3 :^ draw up a Ip, yo and draw through all S Ips o-
dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp (come' 'epeet hook.
faci^lie) **
frnm * ? Times more; repeat from
'
* '^e pin
i;.
Hdc duster (hdc d) IVp, insert hook in spw -r
4 skeins ?ach fer af^ghani gnd
with si 3t in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 - Z5 :-c and 4 sp,yo and draw up a Ip] twice, yo and draw
1 ball each For ba'g; through afl 5 Ips on hook.
corner ch-3 sps.
#5313 Afan (A) Revor^o sc (rov 5c) Workir^g trom Mt to rigrt
Round 3 Ch 1 ,
sc in same ch as p-f' -j
'
sk insert hook in next specified st to right of las- ^
#2315 CranbarrY {B]
next dc, (so, cfi 3, .sc) in rjext come' :'-2 so ' ich 1, yo and draw up a Ip, yo and draw through err-
Ipa on hook.
sk next dc, sc in next dc] 3 times, ch :* - ext dc,

(sc, ch 3, sc) in next gorner ch-3 sp, * 2

Stzfl J/10 {5mm) crochet hock
times mare; [ch f , sk next dc. sc m n=r z7 2 drrtES.
or any size to obiain correct Round With A, work same as Round on Vr '
'

ch 1, sk next dc; ioin with si si in ^ t: - 2.I- sc, 16 f 1

saoge
ch-1 sps and 4 corner ch-3 sps. Fasie At end of nourrd, fasten off.

Rounds 2 and 3 With S, work same as fioi.z'ii I

Motif 2 (make 84) and 3 on Motif 3.
Vam needle
' '
Witfi G, til 4; $1 st in first cfi to for- z :

Rounds 1-3 'Ailth B, work same ss =:.-:3 '^-3

on motif joining
Motif 1
See Motif Joining How-to. With right sines r * -r 2
the yarn adjoiairM) motifs logether, working through cr"

Motif 3 (make 6) thicknesses, joir^ B with si st in corner ch-3 sz 1,

Essentssis rh Cranberry With B, ch 4; si st in first ch to fc-'^ e

'
sk next 5c, s! st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times; ch ' :

next (xifner ch-3 sp. * Rick ir -

-
next sc, si st in g2
Round 1 With B, work same as R:_' :
c" 1
*
adjoining motifs with right sides together, si r
At errd of round, fasten off.
comer ch-3 sp of next 2 adjoining motifs; [cz
ex
Round 2 With right side facing, jc-" " r si st in
next sc. si st in next ch-1 sp] 4 times; ch 1. sk '^Ext
erny ch^2 sp, ch 3 {counts as dc], lix } 2 def in
5C, si st in next comer oh-3 sp. Repeat from * a: mss

same ch-2 sp (corner made); * 3 dc ir^

s!( :
row. Fasten off. Continue to jom aff motifs r same
rrext ch-2 sp, sk next dc ci**; (2 dc. :r } 1 del in
mannoi, according to diagrams on page 87.
- '
next ch-2 sp (corner made]; repear 2 fim&s
* **
more; repeal Uom lo once, jC - r stin 3rd
afghan edging
ch of begEnrring ch-3 - 28 dc and - ir-e- ch-3 sps. Round 1 With right side facing, join A with si si in

Round 3 With A, work same as ^ Motif 1, comer ch-3 sp of any comer, ch 2 (counts as hdc), [hdc,

ch 3, 2 fxfcj in same comer ch-3 sp {comer madek

Motif 4 (make 6) [sk next sc, 2 hdc in next cri-1 spj 4 tlme,s^; .sk next sc

With A. ch 4; si st irt first Ch tP fc^" ^ '

g and comer ch^3 sp, 2 hdc in edge of si st on motif join-

56 crMh&t today july /aug 2007 Be crc?at . e , :a.y[ See Elffsaurces On page 93 for helpful info and instructions.
 1

*
ing, sk (;<]riier sp of n&?it motit repeat from Jmn motifs in same manner
across to next comet ending final repeat at **; 05 motif joining on afghan.
next \2 hie, ch 3, 2 brief in next corner Arrange remaining 10 motifs
Itotner marie): repeat from * around to following chsrt for Sides,
beginning corner cb 3 gp, oniing fir^ai repeat at Join motifs into a slripj in

join with si st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-2. same manner. With wrong

Round 2 SI st in next hdc and in corner ch-3 sp, sides together, join strip to

worV ibeginrting iidc d, ch ch both sides of bag in sarrie

3. htic cl. 1 )
in

same comer ch-3 sp: * sk next 2 hiJc, hdc cl in

manner as motif joining on

sp before next 2 hdc, ch 1 repeat firom * across afghan, starting at top right-
:

to next r;cirrter ch-3 sp: sk next 2 hdc''*: |hdc cl,

hand corner of side, worki ng

ch 3, htlc cir ch \] in next comer ch-3 sp; repeat down right-hand edge, acm$5
from * arounrf, ending final repeat at join
bottom and up left-hand

with si St in top of beginrting hdc cl.

edge, eriding at top left-hand
comer of same side.
Rotiitd 3 Si st in enrner ch-3 sp, ch 2. (hric, ch
3, 2 hdc I
in same coroer ch-3 sp; * sk next hdc
top edging
cl, 2 hdc in next cti-1 sp: repeat from * acroj^
Round 1 With right side fac-
to next corner ch-3 sp: sk next hdc cl* *; (2 hdc,
ing and working along top
ch 3, hdc.l in next comer ch-3 sp: repeat from
* around, entiing final repeal at **; join with edge of hag, join ,A with sf st
si
in edge of any si st on motif
st io 2mJ ch nf hoginning ch-2. Fasten off.
jnrrting, ch 2 (Counts os hdc),
Rc*ufitf 4 With right side facing, join B with si
hdc in same joining sk
st,

St irr &nv comer ch-3 sp, work (beginning hdc ci,

corner ch-3 sp of next motif;
ch 3, hdc cl, di f) in same corner ch-3 sp: *sk * [sk next sc, 2 hdc in next
next 2 hdc, bde cl in cp before next 2 hdc, eh t;
ch-1 sp] 4 times: sk next sc
repeat from '
across to next corner ch-3 sp; sk
and corner ch-3 2 btlc in edge of si st on and 3G ch-1 sps- Ch 2, turn.
next 2 hdc***: fhde cl, ch 3, hdc cl, c.h f) in next next motif joining, sk corner ch-3 sp of next
* Row 3 Fide in first tide; * sk ne.xt hdc cl, Z hdc
comer ch-3 sp; repeat from around, ending
motif; repeat from * around to joirririg, endrr>g in nnxt ch-1 sp: repeat from * across to last 2
final repeat at join with si st in top of final repeat at **; join with st 2nd ch of
of turning ch-2 -
si in
sts; sk next hdc, hdc In 2nd ch
beginning hdc d- -
beginning ch-2 10Q hdc-
75 hdc. Faster} off.
Raund 5 SI si in next comer ch-3 sp, ch 2
Round 2 31 st in next hdc and in sp before next
*
(counts as hdej, 5 hdc in same corner ch-3 sp;
2 hdc, work heginning hdc
*
strap joining
cl in same sp, ch 1:
sk next hdc cJ, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp; repeat
sk next 2 hdc, hdc cl in sp before next 2 hdc, ch Center ends of Strap above Top Edgmg along
fmm * across to next comer ch-3 sp: sk next
1
;
repeat from * erour^d; join with si st in top of strip on bag. With right sides logotiioc whip
hdc cl""*; B hdc in naxt comer ch-3 sp: repeat -
beginning hdc cl 53 hdc cl. stitch Strap to Bag-
from * artmnri, ending final repeat at **',
join
Round 3. Si st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1 (counts as
with si st in 2nd ch of beginning ch2,
hdcl, hdc in same ch-1 sp; " sk next hdc ci, 2
bag edging
Hound fi Ch 1 ,
working from Jeri to right, rev sc
hdc next ch-1 sp; repeat from '
Round 1 With right side facing, join B with si
in arounrl: join
in same ch as joining, sk next hdc; * rev sc in ijt in sp b tween any 2 sets of 2 hdc on row 3
with st st irt 2nd ch of boginriing ch-2 - 1 0O
*
next hdc, ch 1 sk next hdc; repeal from of Top Edging; ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same
hdc. Fasten
,

off.
around, working [mv sc, ch 3, rev sej in 3rd hdc sp as joining: sk next 2 htIc, 2 tide iri sp before
of b hdc in each comer; next 7 hrIc: repeat froni *'
across Top Edgtng of
strap
join with gl st in first sc. bag, across top and bottom radges of Strap
With A, ch /'/.

Fasten off. (wrjrt ing 2 hdc in each ch-1 sp across bnttom

Row 1 (right side! Kdc in 3rd di
e^Tge of Strap), and across Top Edging of bag to
from hook (skipped chs count as
finishing boginnir^g; join th si st in 2rtd ch of beginiting
hdc): sk next ch, 2 hdc in next
Weave in ail ends. di-2.
nh; repeat from
across fo last
2 chs: sk next ch, hdc in last ch Round 2 Ch 1 , working from left to right, rev sc
BAG - 75 hdc. Ch in some ch as joining, sk next Itdc; * rev ,sc in
2 (couote as hdc
Make 12 Motif t, 13 Motif *
Qii next row now and through- next hdc, ch T, s!c next hdc: repeat from
2. 5 Motif 3 and 4 Motif 4.
out), turn.
around; join with si 3l in first sc. Fasten off.

Row 2 Fide in first hdc; * ch 1,

Repeat Rovirs 1 jnd 2. of Bag Edging on other
motif joining
side of Strap and Top Edging of bag.
Arrange motifs for Front Sk next 2 hdc, hdc d before
and Back according to Bag next 2 hdc: repeal hum *
across to lost 2 sts; sk next hdc,
finishing
Motif Placemont chart.
hdc In next ch - 36 hdc cl, 3 hdc
Weave in all ends.

july / aucj 2007 * aodiet today 67

 52'
11,L
picnic
blanket CHART KEY
14" = ivrotif 1

= IV^olif 2

FRONT
a = IWIotif 3

= Motif 4

BACK
bag motif
placement chart

MOTIFJO'NING
HOW-^O
HertJ5 s Iriok for joining tJia grannies

qniddy and easi!y.

B Fd lowing stitch instructions under

I

Motif Joining, join two sgiigrijs

with rigtit sides together, Heterte

Afghan Motif Placemeet Chart when

positioning motifs.

h Aiign two more squares Irighl sides

together) ee.s(t to previously joined

motifs. Contiriuing witli the same

working v^th, stitch ihe two new
mutifii tugelheT. The working yarn will

join ail 4 motifs at the corner paint.

c Continue to atfd more motifs in

tfie same way ur^til arj on tiro row is

complete.

d Open the motifs so that tight sides

ate facing up. This wifi complete one

"douhJe row."

e Once all doubte rows are complete,

align ttiem as shown in diag^ram e.

With right sides facirrg, join all

horizontal seamg in continuing lineis

Where arrows indicate.

f Fioally, stitch along all vertical

seams as indicated by artows, The

tmJy yarn er^tls la weave wilt be on
the oifter perimeter of the afghan.

V
 AFGHAN EDGJNG

JOINING motif

reduced sample of afghan

REDUCED
SAMPLE
OF STRAP

july f aug 2007 aodiet today

 luxe lacy fjfllows
This clever pattern features three designs
in one ^just work the doily-like motif to varying
stages for a trio of different looks.

By Ivtariame FonestaJ

''V,<

60 crochet today * july / aug 3007 Be creative your way! See Rcsoutcca un piigo 9S for helpful irifc and iTistructions.
 Abbreviations used
in this pattern

ch(s) ch3rn(sj sp[s} spacefsl

d cluster st!s) 5titch|0}

dc double crochet yo yarn o^er

hefc h.ilf doubles * Repeat

*
crochet directions following

fpfs) lpOf.(s)
as JTidfiy times as
indicated.
rem nemgrnjjng)
[ ]
or [ )
Work direc-
sc single crochet
tions brsek&ts or
in
sit skip parentheses n-umber
of tirnc5 indicated.
si St shp stitch

3
special db'orevialiDna

cluster (cl} !Yo, inse-T hook Jr> SpeciFitd sL Or

sp, yo and draw up a Ip, yo and draw through
2 Ips on hook] 4 tinges, yo and draw through
all Ips on hook.
Beginning duster (beginning d> Ch 2, [yo,
insert hook in specified st or Sp, yO Snd draw
Up fl Ip, yo and draw through 2 Ips on hack] .'3

times, yo and draw through alJ 4 Ips on hook.

^hel] 3 <Jc in spociriod st.

Beginning shell Ch 2 dc in $grtiO st ot

S p as last si St made.
V-fititch (V'st) \Dc, cb T, dc) in specified st
or sp.
Boginning V-5trtcb (beginning V-st) Ch 4, dc
in same st or sp last il si rnudu.

For pillow with 1 square, work Rounds 1-20 ortce.

wFiat ycnjil need
Square should measure 2075km square.
SE^b.j^ LH1 j. ; iiiionnodtate
AUWT LVOIA'S Doubfe Strand
finish ed sb,-'
FRONT 300yd/?74nn balks (coeido]
See notes for instTociions regarding pillow
ZQ751cm squf^rcf 3 balls #0441 l^atural/Whrte
varioiiofis,
for each pillow [or 7 briKs for

CdUyt; Ch 4} join with si st to form a ring. 4ll 3 pjllnws)

In dc. 20 sts + 1^ rows = 57^ 2.5cm Round 1 [riqht side) Ch 3 fcouats as dc|, 2 dc in ring,

f^ounda 1-5 on square = 5", '12. ch 7; * 3 do in ring, ch 7; repeat from * 2 time.s

5cm square
more; join wiili si l In 3rd oh of beginning ch-3- 12 Size GTS [4mm| croebot liook
Remember to cheek gauge for best resohn!
dc and 4 ch-7 sp.s,
or any size to ohtnin carract
gauge
how ro rii,oke 3 swatch Round 2 [SI st, ch 1 ,
sc) rn next dc, 9 sc in neixt ch-7

Work same as rounds 1-5 on square. Swatch should sp: *sc in center dc of nest 3 dc, 9 sc in next ch-7

measure appioj^ 571 2 . Bern square, Adjust hook size

sp: repeat from * 2 times more; join with si st in
2t7V51cifr square decorative
if oecessery w obtain correct gouge. first sc -
40 sc.
pitluwtsl
Round 3 Work beginning V-sT; * ch 3, sk nejft 4 so,
Vam needle
PILLOW 3 sc in neixt sc [centar sc of 3 st iri corner), ch 3, sk

next 4 sc**; V-st in neirt sc; repeat from * 2 times

1 Far piDow with 1 6 squares, work Floerids 1-5. At moFB, then repeat from * to ** once; join with si st

end of Raunri b, fasten off. Ivlake 15 more squares, in 3k ch of ch4 on beginning V-st - 4 7-sts, 1 2 sc
the yarn
working rounds 1-5 fora total of 16 squares. and 2 nfi'3 sps
Squares should measure 5713cm square. RDund DOiitile Str;inU\n NnturnJ/WhitB
4 SI st in ch^l sp of V-st, worli beg inning
2 For pillow with 4 squares, work Rounds T-1 1. At shoff; *V-s in next ch-3 sp, [shell, ch 2, shelll in

end of Round 11. festen uff. Moke 3 more squares, cente:r sc of nest 3 sc, V-st in next ch-3 sp' *; shell

working Rounds t-11 for a total of 4 squares. m ch-1 sp of next V-sb repeat horn * 2 times more,
Sqoriiros should rneasure 10725.5cm square. Uiun rEipnat from * to once; join with si st in 3rd
 luxe lacy
pillows

ch of ch-3 Q{\ iiegfrmiiiy shell - B V-sts^ 1 2 shells Rouni^ 10 SI Sit in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 [counts as dc),

and 4 comer ch-2 sps, 2 dc ill same ch-2 sp: * 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, J3 hdc
in next ch-2 spf twice, 13 sc in next ch-2 spl twice, [3
Round 5 SI st ir> next dc. work beginning V-sb shell
hdc in next ch-2 spj twice, [3 dc in next ch-2 spl 3
iri ch-1 sp of V-st, V-gt in cerstier de of next shell,

comer ch-2 sp; V-st in cen-

times, fcl, ch 3, cl) in next comer ch-3 sp"**; [3 dc in
(shell, ch 2, shell| in nejtt
next ch-2 spf 2 times; repeat from * 7 limes more,
ter dc of nest shell, shell in ch-t sp of next V-sf**;
then repeat from * to
** once; 3 dc tn next ch-2 sp;
V-St ill center dc of next shell; repeat from * ?. times
with st 3td ch of beginning ch-3 72 dc,
more, then repeat from * to ** once;
join si in
fein with si si; in

48 hdc, 24 sc, 8 cl and 4 corner ch-3 sps.

3rd di of di4 nn heg inning V-st- 12 V-sts, 16 shells

and 4 corner ch-Z sps. Round 11 SI st in rroxt dp, ch 4 jccuots as first dc

and ch-1 sp), sk next st, dc in rtext st, [ch 1, sk next
Round G Ch 4 counts as 1
tr), counting ch-1 sps and

ch-Z sps as 1 st each, tr in next 2 sts;

*
dc in next 3
st. dc m next at] 5 times; ' ch 1 ,
sk next 2 rsts, dc in

next st; [ch 1 , sk next st, dc in next st] E times; ch 1 ,

Sts. hde in next 3 sts, sc in next / sts, hdc in next 3

* sk r^extst, (cl, ch 3, cf) in next comer ch-3 sp**; [ch
Sts, dc in next 3 sts**: tr in next 3 sts; repeat from
* ** once; |oin 1, sk r^oxt st, dc in next st] 9 times; repeat from * 2
2 times more, then repeat from to
times more, then repeat from ^ ** once, [ch sk
with st st in 4th ch of hegrnrring cfi-4 - 1 2 h, 24 dc.
to 1 ,

next 5 t, dc in next stj twice; ch 1; join with si st in

24 hdc and 28 sc.
3rd ch of beginning ch4 - 8 d, 72 dc, 78 ch-1 sps
* ch 7, sk next 4
Rouird 7 (Sf si, ch 1 ,
sc] in next tr;
and 4 corner ch-3 spS.
sts, sc in next st; Ich 7, sk next 5 sts, sc in next st]

^ p* -
t ^1 l

j
* * 1 1 f f

%
- H * I
* ^

4 sc in next st repeal; from

Round IZSl st in next ch-? sp and in noxl tic, si st in
twice; ch 7, sk next sts,

* 3 times more, omitting last sc on final repeat: pin next ch 1 sp, work beginning shell, [ch 1. sk next ch-
* ch
- l gp, shell in next di-1 spj 7 times: 1 (cl. ch 3,
with si st in first sc 1 6 sc and 18 ch-7 sps. ,

d, ch 1
)
in next corner ch-3 sp; shell in next ch-1
Round B [SI st. w'ork berjiniiing cl) in next ch-7 sp,
sp**, Ich 1, sk next ch-1 sp, shell in next chl spj 9
ch 2, [cl, ch 2] twice in same cfi-7 sp. Id, ch 2} 3
times; repeat from * 2 times more, then repeat from
times in next ch-7 sp and. in each ch-7 sp around; *
*
to ' once: ch 1 ,
sk next dh-1 sp. -sheit m n.exr ch-1
join with si st in top of beginning cl - 4fJ cl and 48 -
sp, ch 1
,
join with si st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3
ch-2 sps.
a cl. 40 shells. 44 ch-1 sps and 4 comer cfi-3 spa.
Round 9 (SI st, ch 1 ,
sc) in next ch-2 sp. [ch 2. sc in
Rounds 13-20 SI st in next 2 dc a nd an next ch-1 sp,
next c[i-2 spl 10 times; * ch 2, (cl, ch 3. cl] in next
work beginning sfiell, ohl, [shell, ch 1) in each ch-1
ch-2 sp fur turner'^*; [ch 2. sc in next ch-2 spj 1
sp across to next comer; * (cJ, ch 3, cl, ch 1 in corner
)

tfme.s: repeat from * 2 times more, then repeat from

ch-3 sp*^. [shell, ch 1] in each ch-1 sp across to next
to
** once: ch
2: [oin with si st in first sc - 44 sc,
corner; repeat from * 2 times more, then ropc'-ai from
8 cl, 48 ch-2 gps and 4 corner di-3 sps. *
'to *
once; [shell, ch 11 in each ch-1 sp across to

82 crochet today July / aug 2007

 XxxJiVliVir

AliO
L/lV-ilv,
iwiv_./t
OCT \ /i\ _ /i\ - /i\ _ /i\ -
OO^ /t\ _ /i \. /i\ _ /i\
J
tronr

beginning: foin ivirii 'll sr in 3rd cii ot bt^ginffiny Row 2 Dc irj next dc and in each dc across, dc
ch-3 -4 more shells and ^ mort! ch-1 sps ifi first skipped ch at beginning of Roi^v 1: ch 3, For 16- and 4-square pilfows: With right
thnn in prnviay!? rnunri. At end of Round ?0, turn - SO dc. sides lugethor, arrange sgauros as shov/n in

fEiSesn off.
Rows 3-44 Dc in next dc and in each dc photo and whipstitch squares togetlier through
BACK (&arrie ior al! 3 pillows) across, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-3: ch 3. back ip only.

Ch K2.
- 80
turr> dc. At end u\ Row 44, do not ch 3.

Row 1 (dght sidoj Dc in Itfi ch from hook Fasten off.

skipped ofis count as first dc), dc in each rem ch For all pillows, right aififiS of front and htick

across: ch 3 counts as
1 tic on next jow rtow ajid ih litrhirtg together, whipstitch 3 sides together ifirougfi'

tfiroughout), turn - W dc. Weave in uH ends and bSockaJ' sections. both ips. iurri riglirt side out, inseit pit low and
whipstitch tasr side Tngethor.
 '

ring ?SLb'i
\ rr^

Snazz up your table with these graphic coasters, Theyhe

a cinch to malcejust single crochet over plastic rings
for a look thats both retro cool and contemporary chic.
By Robyn Chachala
what you'll need
COASTER 1

AUNT LVDIA^S asssic Crochst

SKILL LEVEL:
Abbreviations CcJvor Four small rings with A, ono sna
ring with B, and four modsum rings wrd" I
Thread, Size ^ 0 each
, bail
easy used in
approx SSOytl'^Oni fmercerired Afrahge rings as shown in cnaslor A
cottar})
this pattern photo, with tight Sides facing up. Sew
fimshed iarge C rings to small B ring. Sew smia -
1 ball#43eNavv|A] sc s.ngie crochet
measurernents rings to large C rings.
1 ball #423 &l liip sti:t:ch
Approx 4 j^ 71 1 . 5cm wide
st{s] *titiai(es|i
baJI#397 Wasobi (C)
t
x 4y/ 11 5 ciTi
- Jong COASTER 2
Cover four small rings wifli A, one sta
gauge rifrg with C, and four mediurr) rings with B. Ajre'Ci
SiieB (l.brrrm) steal crochat Gauge not
is crittcsl tor this pnoiect and sew rings as for Coaster 1 .

hook Of Qnysize fo odtsin

soffect gauge
note COASTER 3
Rings arc first covered with single cfoc^ct stitctifis. Cover four small rings with C, four medium rin^
The rings are then arranged artd sawn tcoether to with A, and orre large ring with B. Arrange nnQ$ ^
IB small Susan Satos Luxito
make coasters. showr} tr^ coBstcr B in photo, with right sides
rings r/Zb.Smm diameter
up. Sew medium .A rings to large B ring. Sew
tG medium Susan Bates COVERING RINGS C rings Jjefween the medium A rirsgs,
LuxitE rinqs lJ^V38tnnn
Join thread with sf st aver mtg Jeavjnc .i 13cm tail.
diameter
The side facing j'oli is n(j\.v tfie right S'is v e riny. COASTER 4
Z large Susan, Bates Luxite
Round Cover four small rings with B, four medium n.r>ss
It Making $ura to work tigrrbi a": a;efity sg
rings 37^^ mm diameter
with A and one large ring with C. Arrange anc s?a
tJiat there is no space bc-fweon the its s": *"e sts
Tapestry r^eedlc ring.'; as for Coaster 3 .
dn not overlap, rapeatrjdly sc ove; d'e

aboiA of the ring remains

working over work more sc ove* !*-;

-
-
SEWING RINGS TOGETHER
tail,
g and
the yarn t&il: join with sf st ira first sc.
Use tails to sew rings together wherever poss r e
or use a single strand of sewing thread match "*;
Tashiofl Cfodiei Thraad Size TO m Wasa&i Fasten off leevirtg a 671 Sem tail for r -yfl on
the darker color,
471 Dcm tail to lemo've slock; cut off :a
: to gls.

finishing
Weave in all ends.
try this!
Cur cuastera leek tab in

tkicsc color combos, too,

ABOVE :
r-^ ?

AUMT LYDIA'S Faetiion

Crochet Thread, Size W
#4bB Purple
#495 WoodViolec
A 397 Wasabi
m ABOVE RIGHT;
AUNT LYDIA'S Fashiofi
COVERING THE RINGS
Cruchsting over the pFastic rings =s as: Hera's how,
Crochet Thread, Siza 10
# 45 T Parakeet a Irtsen hook through ring arid caT 7:- 7?i^, c PuJi through both loops on hook [one .single
#131 Pumpkin b Pull up a loop evert with oirtsrrit > of ring, crochet is compietef
#480 Detft
Yarn over.

64 LTothet todsy * july 7 aug 2007 Be erc.'a'j',/e '>. See ResoufCOli on page 9& for helpful info eiPiB instruction*.
 A QfU 3^rant 06 d convGrsation- starter, this chunky
starched bowl makes a stunning' display
piece.
Craft one for yourself, or gift it to
someone special.
By Linda Perm^iml

whatyouU need
arid ch^ sp}, sc rn 3rd dc nf next
SKILL LEVEL: Abbreviations * ch B, dc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch
pfrtai;

AUWTLYDfA'S Crochet intermediate used in 6, sc in 3rd dc of r^ext petftf; repeat

Sjze 3, bails,
each appfa>:. 2tWvcl/1S3m balls
this pattern front Etround; ch 6, join with si st in
finished 3rd ch of beginning ch-9
{cotton] 8 dc. S sc
chainf^J
measurements and IG ch-6 sps.
T bail #0226 Natuiral
Stiffened bowl
dc double CTDcb&t
i$
5C Single crochet
Round 6 SI st in iioxt3 ths, ch 1, sc in
"/2
apfirfjximatefv 1 E^m
sb skip
same ch-sp; * ch tO, sc in next ch-E sp;
dlBrneterx47fDt;m high
$i;& f/5 (S.TSmrn) croebet repeat from * around; ch ^0;
fif Et slip stftdi joirr with
hook or any size tp obtsin spaces
si SI in first sc 16 scand 16 ch-IR
gauge sp(sj
C0ffBcig3uge sps.
Rounds 1 3r?rf 7 - Zl^Ve.Scm
tr treble cr^het
*
diemeter l?cpeiit dift.'-otjons Round 7 Ch T;*[sc,3dc, ch 1,3dc,
fdflowiey * as mnany tfmei;
sc} in next ch-18 sp fpetsf made];
Yarn needfa Remember to check geoge as indicated.

for best resvfti!

repeat from *
around; join - 16 pefaJs.
{ ) or 1 1 Work directions n i

Fabric stiffertoriar2 cops

parentheses or brackets Round 3 Ch 8 (counts as first tr arrd
sugar, cup water^ tongs aod
1
oumber of times mdicated.
2'tft saucepan! BOWL ch-4 sp). 5 k next 3 sts, sc in next ch'l
sp; ch 4, sk next 4
Cti 7: jotp with si St to form a sts. tr in sp
Large mixing bovi'f, approx
rmg betweeri 2 petaJs, ch 4. sk next 4 sts, so
lQ'/25cm diameter
rrt next ch-? sp; repeat from " around;
Round ch 4; join with
Plastic wrap 1 Ch 5 [coupts as first dc arirf ch-2 spf, fdc in si stin 4th ch of beginning
ch-8 16 tr, 18 sc and 32
ring, di 2] 7 Tif)ies.- pin with si st in 3rd ch of
Craft paper or newspaper ch-4 sps.
beginning ch-5 -8 dc artf 8 ch-2 sps.
Round 2 SI St in next ch-4 sp, ch 3 (counts as Erst
Round 2
do in
SI 5t in

next ch-2 sp- *rfc

next dc. ch 3 (counts as first dcj. 4 dc): 3 dc in same ch^l sp; M dc ir> nexr th-4 sp,
the yarn in next dc, A do in next di-2
repeat from '
around; join with si st in 3rt:l ch of
sp, r&geat from " around; join with si st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3?28 dc.
beginning ch-3 40 dc.
Round 10 Ch 4 {couiils as dc and ch-T
CMe Croefjet Tbread in Natural Round 3 Ch 3 (counts as
first sp). sk
first dej, sc in next 2 dc, dc next dc; * dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc; repeet
in next dc. cFi 5, sk next dc; "dc in next dc. sc in next from "
around: join wfdi si st in 3rd ch of beginning
? dc. dc in next dc, ch 5. sk next dc; repeat from ch-4 - 64 dc and 64 nh-1 sps,
arou I id; join - 1 & [fc, 1 6 sc and 1 E ch -5 sps
Round 11 Ch 1, sc in same ch ns joining, sc
Round 4 "Ch in next
5. sk next 2 sc, si st bi next dc, (sc, 5 ch, sc in next dc, sc in next ch; *
di 6, sk next dc
dc, sej in next cfi-h sp [petaJ
made)*'": si st in next
next ch
arrrf
fsc in next ch. sc in next ch} 3 times;
dc. repeal from * around, ending final
repeat at repeErtfrom * around, ending final repeat
joiri with si St in joining
at *7 sc
s( st on round 3
8 petgig In next dc, sc in next ch; join with -
si st in Erst sc
and 8 ch-h sps.
96 sc and 1 E ch-6 sps.
Hound 5 SI 31 in next 3 cfis, ch 9 {counts as first dc Rnund 12 SI st in next 2 sc; * ch 1 ,
[dc, oh 1 J 5

crochet today * July / aug 2007

Bt- creaiiv(5 your w,wj ^ Rcsourres on rwon ,r
I'
 fiiiqree
bow!
times in next ch 6 sp (petal made), sk next sc, si at clean-up easier. Bxperiment with pLiecment of

in fifixt sc, ch 4**: sk ne:!(t 2 sc, si st rn iwxt sc; crocheted howl ort top of mixing bow] before j'ou

repeat from around, ending final repeat at sk get started -a cmaner/taller bowl will yield o bowl
nejit 2 si sts, join witti si st in next si st -1B petals that ruffles at the top. a Jarger/wtder bowl will yield

and 1 6 ch4 sps. Fasten off. a howl that is flatter and shorter.

finishing homemade stiffener

Weave in all ends. Combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water in saucepan.
Heat on stove just until sugar is dissolved. Be
stiffening bowl careful as solution is very hotl Remove fraii ftr^m

To stiffen bowJ. you may use a commercial fabric heat and soak crocheted bowl in solution. Let cool

stiffener and follnw the instructions on the fab&L or slightly. With tongs, romove ciocfaetcd bowl burr>

use the hemomij'dc sugar end water methort below. saucepan and drpfjt; over mising bowl, shaping as

To start, cower your work stjrface with plastic wnap desired. Once piece has sufficiently coofed, shape
or a garbage hag and several sheets ot newspaper. bowl further witfi fingers. Let dry for at least 3 days.
PtKC large roixErrg bowl upside-down on top of When thread roturns to norma! color, bowl is

rtry this!
T ^ paper and cover bowl with plastic wrap to make stiffened and ready for use.

Wc think uur bowi is hcautjful

in these cofors, too.. (Use the

same yam amounts listed on
provious pago.f

AUNT LVDIA'S fa.? ton

Crochet Thread, Size 3,

Lime
AUNT LYDIA'S fas/r/on
Crochet Thread, Si/a 3.

#/7b Wdrrrr Rose

68 roi:fiot tuduy > July / aug 2007

coziest
Silky, super-lush fringe kes this basic afghan
from simply functional 1 simply divine

By Katherine Rng

what you'll need r'AbbreviationsA ^

Row
eodi
97 {right side|

it across.
Ch
Oo eot tasren
T, turn,

off.
sc in

SKILL LEVEL: easy used in

MO DA oeA flAstfo^ 3.52oz;i00g Edge A trim
bails, each appro>f I24vd/l t4m finished
this pattern Row 1 (wrong side) Cti turn, (sc, ch
1 ,

{acr7lic./frv1onli
measurements di cl^in % sc) in first sc, cti
1 , sk next 2 sc.
"
Vafiilb (AJ Appfojt 4571 14cm wide x dc douhl* cfQchet (sc, ch 1. sc] in next sc; repeat from

MDDA DEA SpnlSbotsnd, fiG,/1b2.5cm fong Si single crochet across.

1.7^0?/5Qg baISs, each apprnx skip

Row 2 Cti 1 turn, {sc, ch 3, sc in ftrst
, I

93yd/35m hivlucsu^puly a SLec gt3uge ap apace

ch-2 sp. * di 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch'
1 balJ A3737 Ri[inRVR (R| & sts end g rows = 4710cm stis) stitchfes)
2 $p; repeat frem * across. Fasten off.

ever paitfirn es established * Repast directfons

1 ball !?Z7T9 Bronze (C)
With light side teeing, join A in first ch-3
following ^ as many times
using size N/1 5 [1 Orme)
1 ban #2741 Ljirtcelot (D) 3!^ indicatc'd- sp of {^ow 2.
crochet heofr.
] baN #2760 Ssny [i ( ) Work directions in
Row 3 {right side) Ch sc in fiist ch-3
1.
I^emerober to chock googe brackets or parenthoses
into atitch indicated. sp. 3 dc in next chd sp. sc fri next oh-
for rosultsl
3 sp; repeat from * across. Fasten oft.

Size N.RS (iCnimf crochet

orsny sue la obtain
how to mako 3 gt^ugc
hpo!t
Edge B trim
correct stiuge swatch
With wrong side facing, join A in first free loop on
note Pnttern stitch works best over on oven number
opposite side of foundation chain.
a I atitc hes. Kwafcli shnuld he sligiitJy larger tlian

Vi^ro ne^dlR
4 X 471Ucmx IDcm. Row 1 Iwrong side) Ch 1. working in free loops on
opposite side of foundation chain, (sc, ch 2. sc) in
Ch 11.
first ch, *ch 1 , sk next 2 ch, {sc. ch 2. sc) in next ch;
Row I {right sirfnl Sc in 2 nd ch from hggk and in repeal from * dcjoss.
the yarn each ch across - 1 D sc.
Rows 2 and 3 Work rpw^ 2 end 3 of edge A trim.
Rows Z through 10 Ch 1
.
turn, sc in first st, dc in
Fasten off.
next St, *"sc in next st, dc in nesft st; repeat from

across.
finishing
Resulting gnugc sVhiatch should measure approx 4kS' Weave in 3 1 1 ends,
X 41^'/1 1.5cm X 1 1 .5cm. ArZ/irsf hook si^ts tf

necessary to obtain correct googe. fringe

Fiifiges are made of the followir^ different

HROW combinations of 3 different yarns;

With A. ch 131 [oo-iJBly.
combination #t 1 length each, of A, B end E

Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in

c:dmbinati'an#2 1 length each of A, C and D.
each ch across 130 sc.
Cut 30"/76cm lengths of ab yarns. Pull 3 lengths of
Row 2 Ch 1 .
iu.m. sc in first sc, dc in next sc, " sc in yarn {niltcrositiug cemhinationsj througfi Ihn nod of
next sc, dc in next sc; repeat iroro across. each row. Pull lengths halfway through end of raw,

Rows 3-96 Ch. 1 . (urn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, fold lengths in half and tie in an overhand knot. Trim

*sc In next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across. fringe to 13733cm.

&e creative your way! * See Resources on page 90 for helpful info and anstroctions. jijVy / aug 3009 crochet todgy 69
 coziest
throw

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?Ai-Ai;V!i.ji(i-jiVi'i.Y,'v

^mp L A make,
m o# Jr
iSy/e/
 seashore afghan
Stitched in a classic chevron pattern with
a pleasing sand-and-waves palette, this cottony
throw is just right for the beach.
By Kathenne Eng

what yOLt'li need [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1 ,

sk next dc] B times, (sc. ch

SKILL LEVEL: intermediate 2, sc) in next ch-3 sp, Ich 1 , sk next dc. sc in next ch-

1 sp) 6 limes; repeat frgm '

across.
TLC Cotton Phs, 5.502/1 DO'S

skeins, each approx li7Elyd/163m firrLhed measurements Row 5 Ch 1 ,

tunx sk frrst sc, [sc in next ch- 1 sp, sc

(cotton/acrylrcf Approx 45/T14cm wide x SS7147cm long in rtext sej 6 times, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, [sc

& ball:S #55 1 T Mcdiirm BFuc A] 4
in r^ext sc, sc in next civl spf G times, sk next 2 sc,

3 balls#5810 Light Blue iB] gauge [sc in next cis-i sp, sc in rrext sc] G liiries, (sc. cli 2,

1 chevrcm repc^^t - 6715cni dnd 3 row repeat = sc] rn next ch-2 sp, {sc m itext sc, sc in next ch-1 sp]
2 halls #5303 Tan <0
^
4"/T0cir; over chevron pattern ujing size 1/9 [5.&mm) 6 times; repeat from across to iest sc, tetive last
2 halL? #3100 Cream ^D^
crochet hook. sc jjrTWQrked.

io chedt gauge for heat resuird Row 6 Ch 1 ,

turn, sk hist sc, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk

next sej 6 times, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch -2 sp, [ch 1,

1/9 {5.5mm) crochet hook
Of iiny 67>e Jo corrsct how to make a gauge swatch sk next sc, sc in rmxt scl G rimes, *sk next 2 sc, [sc

frt r^ext $c, ch 1 sk next sc] G times, {sc. ch 2, sc] in

ffSiJSE Ch 28. VTOrk Rows i through 9 oj Afghan .

next ch-Z sp, [ch 1. sk next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times;

iPSiruciiLfiis ithfcilow), Resuiting gauge swatch should
6" x repeat from * across td last Sc;. Iflgve last nt;
measure approx 471 5cm x 1 Dcm. Acf;i;sf hook
Yafin needle sire if neenssury to oblsin corr^t gouge. unvtrorked. I esten oft. Join C with sJ st in last sc.

Ro'W 7 Repeat Row 3.

note Row S Ch 1 ,
turn, sk first sc, sc in next 1 2 sc, isc, ch

the yarn Afghan is vrariced from top ^;:dge- dovm to lowor orfgfi.
next ch-2 sp. sc in noxt 12 st, sk Z sc, st
2, sc) in ' in

nifxi: 12 st, {sc, cti 2, sc] in next i:h-2 sp, sc in nesr

Cotton Ploo in Medium 9 lue

AFGHAN 12 sc; repeat from * across to last sc, leave last sc
With .A, ch195. Linworked. Fasten off. Join D with si st in last sc.

Row 1 (riyhL side) Dc in 48i c!i frooi hook and m Row 9 Turn, si st into 2nd sc, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch
next 10 ch, (dc, ch 3, del in next ch, dc in next 1 2 ch, sk next sc, [dc in next sc, ch t, sk next sej b times,
1 f,

'
sk 3 ch, dc in neixt 12 ch, (dt, ch 3, dc) in rrext ch.
(dc. ch 3, dej (n next ch-2 sp, (ch T, gk next sc, dc in

dt; in next 12 ch; repeat from * across - 7 chevrons. rtext sc] 6 times, '^sk next 2 se, Idc id next sc, ch 1 , sk

Row 2 I
wrong side) Oi 1, turn, sk first dc, |sC in next nox.t sc] G times, (dc, ch 3, do] in next t:h-2 sp, [ch 1,
*
tit, ch 1, sk 1 dc] 6 trines, (sc. ch 2, sc) ir^ next ch-3 sk next sc, dc in next sc] 6 times: repeat from

Abbreviations sp, feh 1, sk 1 de, sc in next del 6 times, ^sk next 2 across m last sc. last sc Jjnwnjked, Fasten- off.

dc. in next ch 1, sk 1 dc] 5 tintes. (sc, cii 2. sc] Row A

used in
itc.
ID (right side) Do not torn, jcln with si st in
in next clv3 sp, [ch 1 .
sk 1 dc, sc in next dc] 6 times; first ch-1 sp, ch 3. dc in next dc {dc in next ch-1 sp,
this pattern repeat from across, ledve turning ch iinvi'Orked.
dc in next dc] b times, [dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-3 sp,
ch aiaio Row 3 Turn, si sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 4 {counts as , [dc in next dc. dc in next rfi-1 spj 6 times, *sk next 2
dc doubh crodiet c[i 1 k sit next sc, [dc in next chO sp. ch ), sk next sc] dc, idc irt next ch-l sp, dc in next ,dc] 6 times, (dc, di
sc Single crt^LLnt next dc, dc riext ch-1
5 times. (dc,.ch 3, dc) in nxt ctr-2 sp, [ch 1 , sk next 3. del in next ch-3 sp, [dtc in ii^

sk sJdp sc, dc in next ch- 1 sp] 6 times, " sk next 2 sc, (dc in sp] 6 times; rep9 ai from ^
across.
i\ St sJip stitch next ctr-1 sp. ch sk riext st! 6 tirPei. {dc, ch 3, dc)
1 ,
Rows,11'12D Repent fiiwy.'S 2-1G I'LVtdw! motK ItrrLBs,
sp in next ch-2 sp, [ch l sk next sc, dc in next ch-1 spj 6
.
then repeat Rows 2 and 3. Do not fastert off A.
* ftepeat directions following
Limes; repeat from across Lq last sc, leave Iasi sc
* as many times as indicated.
unworked. Fasten off. Join B with si st in last dc.
side edging
( or 1 Worft directions in
} f

parentheses or brackets into Row 4 Ch 1 ,

turn, [sc m next ch-T sp, ch 1 ,
sk rtext Row 1 fright side) With A ch 1. do not tom, iX'orksng

stitch indicated.

V dej 6 times, (sc, ch 2. sc) fn next ch-3 sp, [ch T, sk

next dc, sc irt next th-1 sp] G times,

*
sk next 2 dc.
in

ro>w,
ends of rows
c srt end
sior^g sitte

of next sc row, 2 sc
edge, 3 sc
in
in end
end of next 2 oc
of first if r:

72 crcrchet today * July / aug 2007 B& ctijjtivc your woiy! See Re&oufces on page for help-fui into end inEtructiorts.
 Soft cotton and I

open stitches
make a perfect
summer throw.

, J^4|l3

-
 row$, SC In end of next 5 sc roA's, 2 sc in end of next nyxt ch-3 sp. [ch 2. sk 1 cti, si st in next ch] 0 limes,

dc fO'Af; repeat from '

across to (ast 2 rows, sc in end sk next ch, si st in next ch, feh 2, sk 1 ch, si st in

tf[ sc fovi'. 3 sc fii end of las? fJc rew - IB3 sc. next ch] 5 timrjs; repeat from i?cro5S,

Rows 2-5 Cti 1 ,

lurn, sc in eacfi sc across. Fasten off. Working in ends of rows t?f left edge cfi 2. (at, ch 2,

A sc) in end [}f next row, sk 1 row, [sc, ch 2, sc) in end

With hQht side facing, join with sf st in tiase of
of next row, sk 1 row. [sc, c!i 3, sc[ in corner.
ch-3 toniing ch of How V
Workiriy across left edge to lower edge sk ^ sc,
Row 1 -
right side) Ch U 3 sc in ch-3 sp of turning ch,
(sc, ch 2. sc] in next sc; repeat from across, eroding
*5C in C!id of next sc row, 3 sc in end of next dc row,

sc in end of next 5 sc tows, t sc in end of next 2 dc 5k sc

rows; repeat from across to fast 2 rows, sc in Ofid Working irt ondJ of rows of left edge (sc, ch 3. sc) in

of next sc row, 3 sc in onri of last dc row - 163 sc. corner, [sk 1 row. [sc, ch 2, sc) in end of next row]

twice.
Rows 2-5 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in each sc iicroSS.

Working across lower rjdgc ch 2, .si si in n-oxt di-1

Fasten off.
sp, [dt 2, sk next dc. sf st in next ch-s sp] 5 tinnes, ch

2, sk nej(t dc, |sl st, ch 4, sf st) in next ch-3 sp, [di ?,

border
sk next lie. si st in next ch-l sp] 0 times. * sk next 2
With !5irte faerrtg and foundation di edge at top,
fic, s! st in rsexr ch-! sp. fch 2, sk next dc, si st in
join A will' si St in 3rd sc ot last row of right side.
r>ext ch-1 sp] b times, ch Z sk next dc, js! st. ch 4, si
Working acrn,^,s right edge to top Ch [sc. ch 2, sc)
st) in next ch-3 sp. [ch 2, sk next dc, si st in next ch-
sPi same sc. sk 1 sc, Isc. ch 2. sef in nKt sc; repeat
* across.
1 sp] B limes: repeat tram
from * acrosSr ending sk last sc.
Working m ends of rovrs of right edge cfi 2, (sc, ch
Working in ends of rows of right edge (sc, ch 3, sc)
2, sc) in end of next rrjw, Sk -i row,. [SC, Ch 2, sc) in
in corner, fsk i row. (sc. cfi 2, -iC] rri ertd of next rowd
end of next rnw, sk next row, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner,
twice.
sk next sc; join with si st in hog sc. Fasten off.

Working in free loops of Eoenilatior! ch acrr>ss top

edge [di 2, sk next ch. si st in next ch] 6 times, sk finishirtg

next ch, si st in r^ext ch, jeh 2, sk 1 ch, sJ sr in next W^eave in a1( ends.
cfi] 5 liiTias, *r,;ji 2, sk next ch, |sl st, ch 4, si st) in

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baby blues dress
Baby any better than this. Easy,
gifts dont get
quick and totally adorable you can whip up this
fabulous little frock in no time!
By Alic:ia Paulmn

to last 2 3C, ECZtog - 26 130. 34) sc.

whatyoull need
L
Huw5 4-6 [0, 10} Ch f turn, sc in each
SKILL LEVEL: easy ,

sc across. Do not fasten off.

TLC BubyAmori, 5o2/14Qg
skeins, each approx 29&yd/262m sizes
(agryiic/nylnni
shape first shoulder
3-fi {6^12,12-24) monttis
ch ^oin and neck
2 {2, 2) balls ^aS32 Light Blue finished chest 18120 ,
etc double cro<JisJt Row 1 (right side) Ch turn, 1 ,
sc in first
(A|
24)7 45.5 { 51 011 cm
,

hde half douhfe crochst 8 [9, 1 0) sc; leave rem sc unworked.

TLC AmojT?. fjQi/UUg skeins,
finished length: 111^ rem
each approx Z78yiJ/Z54m
remaining Row 2 Ch 1 ,
uiro, scZtcig, sc rn each sc
171729(34.5, 43)cm sc single creichet across
(acryfic/nylon) 7 (8, 9) sc.

si st slip stitch
0,1} skein ;0324 CfmcuJate Row 3 Ch 1 turrj, sc in eech SC across
1
gauge ik &kip
,

[B| tQ last 1 sc, sc2tog -6 [7, S) se.

14 ,sc and 16 rows = 4710cm st{s) stitch(es)

using size G/6(4mnn) * Repeat directions folfowing

Rows 4-6 (6, 8) Ch 1 r
Lufrtr sc in each

crochet hook.
* mony drrurs 5js indicated. sc across.
Size G/6 [4mm|i crochet book
{ j Work directions in brackets Fasten off.
cra/rysf/e to obtssn corrset ff?m?rn.fit?r to chock gougu
nurnber of times indicated
for best fesultsf
I
shape second shoulder
how to make and neck
sc2tchg (sc 2 sts together)
2 buttons, y-JT/lS-ternm gauge swatch [Lnsort hook in next st, yarn
Row t ^rjgh(tsi^Je^ Sk 10 (f?r
Chi 5. ever and drew up a loop] A witJi si st
centBT sc, join in next sc,
Stitch markers
twice, yarn over and drarw
ch m same sc as join
t, sc and each sc
Yarn oeetJlu Rdw 1 Sc in 2nd ch from through aIE a loops on hook.
acro-ss - B 10}^.
hook and each ch across - iE?,

Row 2 Cii 1 ,
turn, sc in each sc across
to last 2 sc. 3c2tog -7 (8, 9 sc.
th G yarn Rows 2-1 G Ch 1 , turn, sc in each sc across,
1

Row 3 D> 1 ,
turrii, sc2tog. sc irr each sc across - 6
Fasten off.
17, BIsc.
SaiyAmiirc? in Light Bfue Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx
Rows 4HB (6, 8) Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in each sc across,
4' X 4710cm X lOcm. AtZ/yst hcfok size if nocessarf
to obtain coaect gauge. fasten off.

Sew back and front togetJier at shouider and side

BODICE FRONT AND BACK iitSfllS-

[make 2)
With .A, cfi 35 [39. 451. SKIRT
Row 1 (foundation row - right side) Sc in 2nd ch With right side facing, join A wjth sl St in side se&m

from hook and in each ch across - 34 [38. 441 sc.

of foMver edge of bodice.

Rows 2-6 (8, 10) Cft 1 ,

tern, sc in eacfi sc aaoss. Round 1 {foundation round) Cb 1 ,
working in back

Do not fastert off.

bars of foundation chain, sc in each ch around: join

with si St in first sc - 6S J7S, 88} sc.

shape armhofe Round 2 Ch t * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc;

Row 1 [iright side) Turn, si st in finst 2 fZ, 3) sc, r:h 1, repeat from '
around; join with sS st in first sc - 102
sc in each ^ across te (ast 2 [2, 3) sc
- 30 [34. 38) sc. {114, 132) sc.

Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in i^ch sc across Round 3 Ch 1,

* 3c in next st, dc in next 2 st; repeat

Be creative your v/ay! * See Resounces on page 98 for helpful pofo jnd iOiiU uctiona. fuly 7 atig' 2O0r? * crochet today
 baby blues
dress

fifom '
around: join with sf st tn firat sc. RQUitd 1 Ch L work sc evenfy spaced arour?d

1Q|71S armhole edge to next marker, centiouD working sc

Repeat F!i3 i nd 3 until sktit mREssiires 7 {fl,

evenly .spaced around lower edge of airnhole to first

{2Q.5, 25.51cm. fasten oif.
marker; join with si st rn first sc.

RUFFLE Row 2 Ch 1 ,
sc in nett sc, hdc in nett sc, 2 dc in

Join 3 witJi si t in any st of lower edge of sktrL each sc to last 2 sc before marker, licic in rre^t sc, 3C

Round 1 Ch 3 [counts as first dc), dc in same st as in next sc. Fasten off. Repeat on other annlioSe.

jom, 2 dc In aacfi st aroujid; join with si st in top of

beginning ch-3 - 2041228, 284) gts.

neck trim
With riglit side facing, join B with si st in left
Round 2 Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with si st
shoofder seam of neck edge.
in top of beginning cb-3 Fasten off
Round 1 Ch 1 , work $C everily spactid arourvit neck

edge; joirr with si st in first sc.

finishing
armhole trim Fastf5n off.

Place a marker 1 72.5cm above lower edge of Weave in alt ends and block lightiv- Using
srmhole on each side. \jVith right side facing, join B
photograph as a guide, sew buttoris ovonly spaced
with si st at maiter to center front of borJice.

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E^sy sHVcUes VUls a^yWv^^

Ave^SS SUv'pvi singly ^c<;ibl!

 .

Keep baby happy and entertained with these

sweet shakers. Our pattern makes It easy to create
your own custom cover to fit any size ring rattle.

By Doima Childs;

what you'J] need

SKILL LEVEU easy Abbreviations used
TLC BbbYr 6crz/1709 skeins, each in this pattern
approx 49(!tyd,''44Em (acrylicj finished measurements
di cfiEiin

t skein #5332 Powder eUow Rattle shown is approx 67l5cm tall, indudinig head-
5C single aocb&t
(A) Ring sftti is approx 3]ii79.5cm in circnmlererKe, .[ stip stitch
I skein #7812 Sky Blue [B] excluding head. Et(E) stitchfes)

1 skein #7624 lime iC.f * Repeat directions followi ng * as man^

1 skein #7555 Lilac. ID)
gauge times as indicat&d-

Gauge is not critical, though stitches should be tiglit

1 skein #7719 Pinkie <E)
special abbrevi.atioris
so that stuffing and ring do not show through
note AC, D and E are needed for sc 2 tog ^sc sts together) [Insert hoolt. in
Instructions below use any gauge and teii '^u how
th^ Bunny raltle; A, B and E am ncjit sU yam ov^if and draw up a loop)
to make ihe cwrect-sised crochet piece. twice, yam aver and draw Ehroegh all 3
needed for the Teddy Bear rattle.
loops on hook. J

notes
1 Vcm can make a ring cover using any stripe pattern
Ss?e F/5 (175tiimf crachet Z Slip iht) gauge swatch through the hole of the
you desire. The pictured Teddy BeaT rattle is worked
hook (rr arty size to obtsin ring aiid pinch the laryers together snugly Count the
in a raposting stripe pafterri of 6 rows B, and 2 rows
correct gangs nuiTiber of stitches rt takes to surrour^d the ring to
A, 1 he tiunny rathe is worlted in a repeating stripe
the point where the swatch it; pinched.
panem of 4 rows A, 2 rows C. 4 rows A, and
2 rows n.
Ring'Shaped baby ratde (we determine the niimber of rows you
used the tup ring of a Fisher
2 To change cofor, work last stitch of old color roi-v
will need
Price stacking to last yarn ever, yarn over with nc-w oolor and draw
tjoyl Slip your gauge swatch over the ring. Count tigw
through loops on honk lo complete stitch. Cairy many rows cover atxmt one-fourtts of the ring and
Small quantities of yarn for
embroidering faces eoluT not in use along edge ready for next color
multiply that numtfoi by 4.
change.
Pulyester fiherfFll

Safety pins
your ciistom-fit cover
RING COVER (for both) With first color in desired striping yatterri, chain the
Yarr needle The Ting cover is made from a rectangular strip of uLimher oE stitches determined above plus 1.

crochet that is sewn into a tube and SitieiJ atooitd

Rdw 1 Sc in Znd ch from hook and each ch across.
the ring-shaped ratile.

the yarn Row 2 Ch 1 ,

turn, sc in each sc across.

determine the number of stitches

you will need double-checf; number of stitches
J9r7/jy in Lim
Slip the erbetreterf strip Ihryugti ilia hole and around
t. Make the foEEowing gauge swatnEi. Save this LViflEWSEENrS.CQM

swatch for mere measurements later. die ling to make sure it will fit snugly. 1f the ship is

too loose, start over with ftjwnr stitches. If the

Ch30.
edges don't rneEit, start over with more stitches. FOfi

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across -

Repeat Row 2, followirtg desired striping pattern, W.^ATO

29 sc.
until you have ihe number of rows deietmioEd
Row 2 Ch 1 . turn, sc m each sc across. abijve. Fasten off, leaving a l2/30.bcmtail for
6V
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 16 rows. Fasten off, sewing. Mold the top of the strip flush with the

PrtCrc-oRAf'H

76 dodnet tgd^ * july 7 aug 2007 Be treuUvc yuui wayt See Resources cn fisge 9S for hflpfu| info and tn^tructiens.
9
 bunny &
bear rattles

bottom of ilifi stjsp anti sew together, mo king a tube Rflw 2 Ch 1 , turn, sc in each sc across; pivot to

wjtb wrong side facing out. Slip the tube through work along side of strip, work 3 sc in ch at

the hole t?f The ring and told it ot-er the ring until Ijcginriing of first row; pivrit to work in fteu lOPps

edges meet. LSse safety pina to fasten edget alorig opposite side of foundalion chain, sc in each

together along tfie otifsido of ring. Using the yarn ch across - 25 sc.

needle, sew the edges together. Firmtv press the Row 3 Ch 1 ,

hJrri, sc in first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc,
crocheted piece agatost the hriig with your fingers sc in each st to end - 27 sc. Fasten off.

to smooth.

outer ear
HEAD [for both) With A, ch 12.
With A for Gunny or R for Toddy Sear, di 2.
Rows 1-3 Work Rows- 1 -3 ot inner ear. Do not
Round 1 'Work, o sc ir^ 2nd oh from hoak; join with si
fasten off.

3t in first sc.
Place Inner ear orr top Of outer ear with right sides
Round 2 Ch 1 , 2 50 in each sc aroujid; join wftb si St
facing out.
in first sc - 12 sc.
Ruw 4 Gh 1, turn; working through both
Round 3 Ch 1 ,
2 sc in first sc, so in ne:(t sc. * 2 sc in
thicknesses, sc in each pair of sc to end.
^
nojtt sc, SC ir> r^ext sc: repeal fjom around; join
Fasten off leaving a 1 D725.5cm tail frjr sowing.
wilf\ st St in first sc 19 sc.
Sew ears to top of head.
Round 4 Ch 1 , 2 sc in first sc, sc m next 2 sc, * 2 sc

in next sc, sc H next 2 sc; repeat frnni * around: join

BEAR EAR [make 2)
I
with si St in first sc -24 sc.
Leftover yam? Make inner ear
Round 5 Ch sc m each sc around.

I
t,
Widi E, ch 2.
eixtra jetties or next 3 sc, *2 sc
Round 6 Ch 1, 2 sc in first SC, SC in
Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2fid di from hook; join with si

even simple baby in rtext sc, so in naxt 3 sc; repeat from

around; join sf In first sc.
-
caps and donate with l

Round 7 Ch
St in first sc 3D sc.
Round 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join with si st
j, SC in each sc around. in first sc - 12 sc. Fasten off.
them to a local
Round 8 Qti 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, * 2 so
charity or hospital. in next sc, sc in next 4 gc; repeaL Irom * around; join
outer ear
- 3b
L j with si St in first

Rounds 9 and TO Ch
sc

t,
sc.

sc in each sc amunft.
With 0, ch 2.

RDiinds 1 and 2 Work Rounds 1 and 2 of inner oar.

*
Round 1!
Cc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from Do not fasten off.

arcued - 30 sts.
Place inner ear on top of outer car with right sides
Round 12 Ch 1 ,
sc in etijch sc armiod. facing out
'
Round 13 * Sc?tog, sc in next 3 sc; repeat frorri
Row 3 Ch 1; working through both thicknesses, sc
aroimd - 24 sts. in each of first 9 pairs of sc; leave remain iog pairs

Round 14 Ch 1 , sc in each sc around. unworked.

*
Round 15 * SeZEog. sc in next 2 sc; repent from Fasten off leaving a f0"/25.5cm rail for sewing.

around - IS sts. Sew ears to top of head.

*
Round 16 * Sc2teg, sc in rtext sc: repeal from

around - 12 sts. ftnbhfng

Lightly stuff the head. Using photcigranh as a guide,
Fasten off leaving a tD"/25.5ciTJtail for sewing.
erntNoider fpoteros. Sew head to rattle cover.

BUNNY EAR (make 2) Weave in all ends.

ir>ner ear
With E, ch 12.

Row 1 (light side] Sc in 2nd ch from hook artd each

ch across - 1 1 sc.

80 croche? todsy July ! aug 2007

cute little cardi
This pretty sweater is sure to delight budding
fashionistas. The pattern is written for sizes one
to six years perfect for a big-and-little-sister setl
By Candi Jensen

Rows 2-^24 {2G, 28, 30) Work tn pat st.

MIWfUlID
what you1! need Fasten off A. Join S with si st in last sL
SKILL LEVEL: easy
Rows 25 (27, 23, 31 }-29 (31, 33, 36} With B,
MOD A DCA Chefish, 3.5oy'lD0q
work in pot st.
balls, each approx sizes
jacrylief Fasten eff 8,
childrens' 1 [2, 4, 6) years

1 ball #5714 BubbSeggm (A|

finished measurements shape armhole
\ ba1l #57&2acEaTi(Bf
chest 21 (23, 2b, 27)7[ii3.b(59.5, 63.5, &fl 5)crn
Row 1 (wrong side} Turn, sk 4 sts, join C with sc in

1 ball #5^42 Pasitil Pink (C)

front Ip of 5th st, sc in haci Ip of next st, *sc in front
ength: 1 l^(12i^, mrm (32.5. 35, 37.5)cm
Ip of next st, sc in back Ip of next st: repeat frtnn
*

across to tnst 4 st$: leave last 4 sts unwortced - 36

S^c C/6 [4mm) creubet hoDk gauge
(40, 44,4B| sc.
or any sriir to chto/f? correci 16 3cr tifid 16 nws - 471 0 cm over partem stitcli

gau^e uaiily Siffl B/6 [4rnirtli cmctiet hook.

Rows 2-1 B {20. 22, 24} With C, work in pat st.

Fasten off C.
Hsrnemli&f to cliockgoogs for best resuStsI

Yarn needle how to make a gauge swatch LEFT FRONT

Snap closure With A, ch 21 (23, 26, 27).
Chi 7.
Row 7 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across -
Row I {right side} Sc in 2nd ch from hook and
each ch across - 20 (22, 24, 261 sc.
10 sc.
the yarn Rows 2-24 (2G, 28, 30) Work pat
Rom 2-75 Ch 1, lorn, sc in front Ip of first sr, sc m in st.

bauk Ip tif next si, *sc in front Ip of ne>rt st, sc in Fasten off .A. Join 3 with si st ir^ East st.

Cherish Bubblegum hack of next repeat from * across.

r;j
Ip st;
Rows 25 {27, 29, 3f )-29 {31, 33, 35) With B.

RcsriKing gauge sifl/atch should measure appiox 4" x work in pat st.

4/1 Dcm X 1 Dcm. Adiusi hook size if necessery to Fasten off B.

obtain correct googe.

shape armhole
PATTERN STJTCH Row 1 (wrong side) Turn, join C with sc in front Ip of
{over even number of sts) First st, sc in back Ip of next st, *sc in front Ip of
Row 1 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in front fp of first st, sc in back
next st, sc in traeJe Ip of next st: repeat from * across
Ip of next st, *sc in front Ip of next st, sc in track Ip
to lost 4 sts: leave East 4 sts unworked- 1G (IS, 20,

of next st; repeat fiom * across.

22] sts.

Repeat Row 1 for pa?. Rows 2-9 (10, 11, 12} With C, wofk tn pat st.

note When working oyer an odd number of sts,

ch chajn
begin each row in the opposite tp [front nr back} shape neck
l^(a} lo{^p(fi)
from the Ip worked in the East s( of the previous low. note To decrease 1 st at neck edge, leave lost st of

For cx^aiTiple, if the East si worked in the previous row unwr>rked or skip first st of row.
sc single crochet
row was worked in the front Ip, then the first st of
Rows Work
sk skip
Ifl (11, 12, 13F IB (18, 28, 22) in pat
the next rovj should be worked ir^ the back Ip.
st across, decieasiag 1 st at neck, rxigo (opposite
si si slip stitch

st(s) stitch{esJ
armhole} -9 (10, 11, 12) sts,
BACK Rows and 18 Work
* Repeat directions 17 (13, 21. 23} (20, 22, 24) in
With A. Cb 45f45. 53, 57).
following *as many times patsL
as Indicated. Row 1 [rigfit side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each
Fasten off C.
ch across -
44 (46, 57, 5G) sn.

Be crHstlve your way? Resourc&s on 93 for helpful info nnd in^tnjctiaus. jufy / aug 2007 + crochot todsy B1
 RIGHT FRONT Row 1 Sc m 2nd ch from hook and each ch across -
cute little With A. ctr 21 123. 25, 27). 3 sc.

Work as for Left Front to onriiioie shaping. Work in pal si until piece n^easures 67il5cm Fasten
cardi off leaving a long tail for sewiriy. Hew short ends of

shape armhole how together to form a ring. Flatten ring, with seam
Row A'lTGng side) Turn,
1 sk 4 stu, jfun C with sf st at canter back. Wrap one strand of 6 around center

in front Ip of 5tti st, ch 1 ,

sc in front Ip oi same st. sc of bow, pull tight and knot sacu rely.

in back ip of next at, *sc in frtini Ip af next st, sc in

back Ip of next st: repaat from ^

across. center loop
With 0, cfs B; join with si st in first ch to form a ring.
Rows 2-9 (10, !1, 12) With C,. work in patst.
Bound 1 Ch 1 ,
sc in each ch around; join with $1 st

shape neck in first so. Fasten off.

Row 1-7 (a. 9. 10) Work in pattern st across, Thread bow through center Ip ar^d sew bow to
decreasing T st at neck edge opposite a rmtiolel - 9
I center Ip.

(to, 11, 12fsts.

Flows B 0, 10, 11 ) and 9 (10, It. 12) Work jn pat st finishing

Sew shenldcr scams. Sevv sleeves into armhole
Fasten off C.
openijigs, Stfiv sleeve and side searrrs,

SLEEVE (make 2)
With A ch 25 [29, 33. 37
neck and front edging
f.

With wror-g side facing, join A v^tfi sc irr lower left

Row 1 (nght side) Sc in 2ni ch from hook and each
corner. Match corresponding edge color as work
ch across - 24 128, 32, 36) sc.
progresses.
Row 2 [increase row) Ch 1 . turn, 2 sc in front tp of
Row 1 Work sc evenly spacerl along loft fTont,
first sc. *sc in back Ip of next sc, sc in front Ip of
around neck edge and down right front, working 3 sc
ne.Kt sc: repeet f rom
across to last sc, 2 sc in back
iit corners at beginnmg and and of neck edge.
Ip of last sc - 26 [30, 34, 33) sc.
Row 2 Ch 1 , turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.

Rows 3-5 (6, 7, a) Work in pat st.

Fasten off A, Join B with si stin last st. right front band
Row G With Row
Row 1 (right Side) Ch 1, turn, sc in each SC across
(T a. 9) 0. repeat 2 - 28 (32, 36,
right front to neck edge; leave remaining sc
401 sc.
unworkeri.
Rows 7 [8. 9. IDM (10, H 14) Work in pal st.
Row 2 Ch 1. turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Fasten off B. Jom C with si st in last st,
With right side facing, join C with sc in neck edge
Rows 3 [11. 13, 15) With C, work in pat st.
comer of lefi Fmr>t.

Rows 10 [12, 14, 16)-2B (31, 37. 43) With C. repeat

Hows 2-0 (6, 7, 8) 4 tfmcs - 36 [40, 44, 43) SC. left front band
Rows 26 (32, 36. 44h32 (3fi. 40, 44) Work in pat st Row 1 Sc in each sc across lull front lo lower edge

Fastort off C. R[jw2 Ch 1, turn, sc in &ach sc across. Fasten off.

Sow fmw tn loft front Cirfge Of B color sfripo. Sow

BOW halt of snap closure directly behind how and the
With B. ch 7. other half r>f the closure to the right edge of the
card!. Weave in alt ends. .
2^A{m,2hk, 3)"

1 ^{2.2v*,2^/2r 9 {10/1 1,1 2)" 1

{

2 (2 Vi,

9A{10%J1

11 [12,1X14)' 6 [7, 8, 9)
5 [5 A. 6, 61^)'
82
 kids' crochet
Help kids learn to stitch with these fim and easy
projects they're all made from simple crochet squares.

Ey B^iidy Cav^c^I^^

sps, Chi, torn.

what you'll need

Rows 3-fZ Work Rows i and 2 of Pattern Stitch 5
SKILL LEVEL: beginner times. At end of Row 3 and every Row 1 of Paittern
REO HEART J&ys,5cH/l 41 Stitch -0 sc and 5 ch-1 sps. At and of Rov/ 4 and
skfiijis, each apprpx 2SCtvd/2B5rn gauge every Row 2 of Pattern Stitch 7 sc and 6 ch-1 sps
(acryJiCj fn pat St k3 3t5 and 1 3 ttm - 3 lf/9cm
Row 13 Sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across - 13 sc.
1 skein ?Z734 Pink (Af for /Jemcmitcr check geugc for best results! Fasten
I

off.
afghan antf/or coin purse

|.0,rl skein ^345 Blue B] for

\ how to mak 0 a qauqe awatch Back
afghan Ch 14.
With A. ch14.
m 2 skeins ^^2252 Orange (C[ for
afghan
Row 1 Sc
-
in 2nd ch fronn honk and in each jam ch Rows 1-12 Work same as Rows T-12 cm Iront.
across 13 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 13 Sc in first sc, sc in next ch-T sp, [sc in next
I Q 1 skein #2356 Lt Furpie [OHor
Row 2 Sc in first sc; *di 1 ,
sk next sc, sc in next sc;
sc, sc in naxt ch-1 sp] 2 times, ch 5, sk next sc, [sc in
afghan and/or patchvyyrk hag
repeat from * across -7 sc and 6 ch-1 sps. Ch 1 ,
turn,
rtext ch-1 sp, sc in next sc} 3 times - 12 sc and 1 ch-
|Q 1 skein ,i?Z23!D Vollow ^E[ for

patch^vork bag
Raws 3-13 Work Rows 1 ar^rf 2 of pot st R times, 5 [p. Faston off.

then work Row 1 of pat st once more. At end of

Row 3 - 8 sc and S ch-1 sps. At enti of Row 4 -7 sc finishiog

-Size l/9(5.bnimf crochet hook

and 6 ch-1 sps. Swatch should measure 3M'/9cm Weave In all ends. With right side facing, using

or any sizo to attain corract square. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain sewing needle and matching thread, sew button to

gsags correct gauge. center st on Row 12 of ffor>L With wrong sides tog

nnd top edges aligned, whipstitch edges tog olong

Pattern Stitch sides and hottom, leaving top edge open. Place ch-5

[>r/1.3c:m ball button (for coin Row T Sc in first sc and :n next ch-1 sp; * ch 1, sk Ip around button to dose.
purse) next sc, sc iit next ch-1 sp, repeat from across to

[Sewing needle (for coin purse} last sc; sc in last sc. Ch 1 ,

turrt. AFGHAN
Matching sewing tfiread (far Row 2 Sc in first sc;
* ch 1, sk rtext sc, sc in next
finished measurements
coin piirsa) ch-1 sp, repeat from across 28'./71cm sqooro

Q_ Stitch maffcei^ {for

bag)
patchwork to last

sc
2 sc; ch
in last sc. Cii 1. turn.
1, sk next sc,
Abbreviations squEsre(make 3 with A, 2
Yarn needle
used in with 8 and 4 with C)
COIN PURSE With appropriate cofer, cli 34.
this pattern
finished Row I irigiit side) Sc in hack ip of
the yarn measurennents cHi) GlxainftJ
2nd ch from hook and in back Ip of
Ipts) lo*p(&)
3 /4"/9-cm square each rem ch across - 33 sc. Ch 1,
remaiofingi}
Kii^s in Lt, Purple turn.
pat pattern
Front Bow 2 Sc in first sc; *ch 1 , 3k noxf
5C single cro^diet
With A, ch T4.
sc, sc 10 next sc; repeat tiom ^ across
nk ;:.;bEp,]

Row 1 (right side] Sc in back - 17 sc and 16 ch-1 sps. Ch l, turn.

sl st(sl slip stitchfes)
Ip of Zi id ch from hook and in Rqws 3-32 Work rows 1 end 2 of
s^(s) spaces}
back Ip of each ram ch across
st(s) stitch (es) pat st 1 5 times. At end Row 3-18
ol
- 13 EC. Ch 1, fom.
log togetl^r sc and 15 ch-1 sps. At end of Row 4
Row 2 Sc in first sc; * Ch 1, sk * Repeat <3irectiortS foHov^ing - 1 7 sc and 1 G ch- 1 ,sps..

* as many times as mdicated.

next sc, sc in next sc; repeat
Row 33 Sc in each sc and ch-1 sp
from across -/ sc and fi ch-1
across 33 sc. Fasten off

84 crochet today july / aug 2007 Be ereatfve your way! See ftesources on page 90 for helpful info and irratructfons.
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 assembly with right sides facirrn and top edge of each rectan-
kids' gle at top. With D arrti wrong sides of 2 squares tog
Referring lu assembly diagram, arrange squares

crochet vjith right sid&^ fating and t&p edge of each square [orH tofi square and one bottom square), si st through

at top. With D, wihEpstitch squares tog into rows, both Ips of both squares along top/hottom edge for

then whipstitch rows tog into afghan. corner horizontal seam. Continue with next Z squares

on same side of bag. Fasten off. Repeat for second

edging side of beg, Holding joined squares with wrong sides

With right side facing, join D with si st in first st on tog and E, si st evenly Through both thicknesses along

last row in top right-hand corner of afqhan; starting edges of rows from lop to bottuna for center vertical

in firsr st or first row of each square end endinri in seam. Fasten off. Repeat with seconri side of hag.

last St or fast row of each square around errtire

afghan, *ch 3, sk next st nr ro^, si st in nc.!(t si or in joinErtg

edge of next row; repeat from * argunrf lo begin- With wrong sides of assembled sides of bag tog,

ning; ch 3, join with si st in first si st - 204 si sts join E with Si Si in Top lefi-hand corner Through both

and 20^ ch*3 sps. Fasten off. thicknesses, s1 st ovonty along edges of rows down
left edge, in both Ips along bottom edge and alor^g

finishing edges of rows up right edge. Fasten off,

Weave in all! ends.

top edging and shoulder strap
PATCHWORK BAG Row 1 [right side) With right side facing, mark third

finished measurements si irom right and left of aach side seam along top

r/tScnii wide x 9723crn high plus l>S''/3cm wide x edge - 4 gtg marked. Join t with si si in right

2B'/51cm long shoulder strap marked st on either side of hag: si st in each st

across to and including nexi marked st; ch 1. sc in

rectangle {make 4 each with D and E) next 4 sts between marked sts, si si in next marked

With apprnpriale color, ch T4. st dnd in each st across to and including fast marked
st; ch 1 , sc In last 4 sts between rr^arked sis; join
Row 1 (right side) Sc in back Ip of 2nd ch from hook
[f ycMir chifd isn't with si st in first sf st, Ch 1, turn.
and in back Ip of each rem ch ncnos^s - 13 sc. Ch 1,

ready for this stitch turn. Row 1 $c in each of 4 sc - 4 sc. Ch 1 , turn

pattern, help her to ,

Row 2 Sc in first sc; ch K sk next sc. sc in next sc; Row 3 Sc in each sc across. Ch 1 , lutn.

repeat freni
acjoss - 7 so and G ch-1 sps. Ch t, turn. Repeat Roiv 3 until strap meosuTes cm,
make the required
Rows 3-15 Work Rowis 1 and 2 of pat ^ G times, ending by workir^g n rigfn side ravj.

size squares in basic

then work Ftowr 1 af pal si once more. At end of With right sides of last row of strap and 4 sc
single crachet. j
How 3 - y sc and b ch-t sps. At end of Row 4 - 7 sc belweer^ marked sts at otber side seam of bag
and 6 ch-l sps. together, si si through holh if iickness of each sc.

Raw 16 Sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across - 13 sc. Fasten off,

fasten off.

finis King

assembly Weave in all ends.

Referring to assemblv diagram, arrange rectangles

23"

c A B
XXXXXXXXXXXX>fl LAST ROW
B C A
X XD ^ ROWS 1-2 9"

2
C A C

reduced sample of pattern afghan bag construction

construction chart chart

86 crocher ttidsiy July / sug 2007

 smiley cones
stitch this simplesmnmerttme treat for someone sweet.
So quick and easy, you can make one in every flavor!

Alison Cfenler

what you'll need

mmeznj
Abbreviations used
SKILL LEVEL: easy
in this pattern
RED HEART Super Saver,
7ozyi93g skeinsj each apfir&x finished measurements cK chain stis) 5titch(C!j)

3&4vct/333in jacryiicli Aparox 1 D725.5crTi r^^^ k 1 r/2acui around dc double crochet [ ] Work d^rectians in

hracfcetB number of
t skein *774 Light Raspteiry [atv/idest poin-t] K sing!e crchdiet
times incli(iated.
or # 3S5 CofiffiG ( AJ s.\ &t slip stitch

1 skcirii #33& Wamt Brown [Bl gauge specidi abbreviations

17 5 C aod IS roijodi - 471 Ocm usinti sizo E/4
1 stein 4!31 9 Cherry Red tCj &c 2109 2 sts together) [lo&ert hook in ne^tt
(sc
crechet hook.
yd c&htrastSng yarn 5t. OvCf and draw up a loop] twice-, yarn
yam
1
Haneutijer chsck guisgp iorbest results^ Over and draw throvfjh ^11 3 loops on hook.
(for sHEiile)

ho'A' make a gauge swatch

Hound 6 [St ih next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 timas
hook The scoop of ice crearn ghouid be approx 3'/7 5cm
Size E/4 iS.Srnm) cr&ehet
42 gc.
gif size to obtain correct tall X Tr,/2Scm around. Adjust hook size .7

Round next sc[ 7 times

-
gauge necessefy to obtain correct gauge. 7 [Sc in next 5 sc, 2 SC in

43 sc.

iote Rounds B-t6 Sc in each gc n round.

pairsafety eyes, 5^7Brnm 1 This project ts worted in tooTioijciiJs rounds. Do
1
Pause here to attach safety eyes and embroider
diainetar {optionaL^ not join and do not turn oftor completing a roimd-
mouth, using the photograph as a guide. Embroider
Stitch marker (optional) 2 Use e stitch maritet to rr^ark the beginning of oacti the mouth using back stitches.
Dab of nail polish or fabric round; move it up as each round is completed. -
Round 17 [Sc2tog, sc in next b sej 7 times 42 sc.
glue ensure a sturdy toy and
3- Be gore to work lightly to
-
Round ia [Sc2tog, sc in next 4 SC] 7 times 35 sc.
TRIAI

Potyaster fiherfnt to preve.ntfibeffill from showing through stitches.

Round 19 [SeZtog, sc in next 3 sc] 7 times -
2B SC.
rl>'
Yarn need(g 4 When making toys, tor children under 3 years of
Round 2KJ (ruffle) Ch 3 {counts as first del. 2 dC in
ape, do not use satety eyeus or buttonis. Instead, 5.VTir,4C

same st. 3dc in each si around; join with si st in top

embroider features. Make sure all pieces are sewn
of beginning ch-3.
the yarn ingother securely and yarn ends are completeEy J-rAfiTlSTlS

woven in and trimmed wtien finished. Fasten off laafuiny a long tail for sewing.
H
5[jpe^^ifin Light Rasphersy
ICE CREAM SCOOP CHERRY
VvARDE--!

With K ch 3; join wrth cl st in first ch to tomo a ring. note Leave at least a 3",/7.5cm tail when starting
-

- 7 the cherry |for the stem).

Rotind 1 Work 7 sc into ring sc.

With C, cti 3, join with si st in first ch te form ring.

each sc around - 14
[3Y

Round 2 2 sc in sc,

Round t Work 7 sc into the ring - 7 sc. ^.^^.^EUP

Round 3 [Sc in next gc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 times - 21

sc. Round 2 2 sc in each sc arourrrJ - 14 sc. *
Round 4 [Sc in next 2 sc. 2 Rc in next sc] 7 tjmes - Round 3 [3c rn r^ext sc, 7 sc in next sc] 7 times - 21 HAIR

2S sc. sc.

times -
CALLAHArV;

Round 5 [Sc in next 3 sc. 7. sc n next sc| 7

i
Rounds Sc in each sc around.

35 sc. Round 7 [Sc2log, sc in next sc] 7 times

- 14 sc.
SME

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. av

FTO?rX5HW^HS

Sa cfoofiGt today July 7 aug 2007 Be Creative your way! * See Rtsourc-es on page ^ for helpful info and jns-tructions.
 Sprinkles
you^ sc<3<5f
VwTVU S<^IaIv\5
OY

comptete stem (increase made), sc in next 12 sc,

Usfi crocheJ hook to draw 2 sc in next sc [increase tnadek

befl irining tail thToug,h sc in next 13 sc, ? sc in next sc

original ring (if it is inside the i increase made), sc in next 14 sc,

cherjy]. Trim tJie yarrf tail \.o

continue working os established

approK l^"/4.5cm. Seal yafn end working one more sc between

witii a dab of ciear nail polish increases, ending byworkimj sc

or fabric gfue. in next 33 sc, si st ir> r^ext 0.

Fasten off and weave in end.

CONE
V^^jth a, ch 3: ioin with sf si in finishing
first ch to form a ring, Firmly stuff cberry. Place the open

Rpund 1 Work 7 sc into tJie ring ond of the cherry against the top

-7 St. of the ice crearri. Using yarn

needle end fcjig yam tail of

Rgund Z 2 $c in next sc, sc in
cherry, spw cherry to top of ice
next 6 sc -3 sc.
cream.
note Mo longer use a stitch
Firmly stuff ice cream and cone.
marker to mark the beginning of
Thread long yarn tail of ice
rounds. The renneinder of tJie
cream up to Round 20 (base of
cone is worked in one long,
dc mfflol on interior of ice
continuous spiraJ
cream. Using yarn needle and
Spiral rounds Sc in next 5 sc, 2
long yarn tail cf ice cream,
sc in next sc (increase made), sc
wbipstitch ice cream to cone.
in next 1 ^ C, Z sc in next sc
Weave in ell er^ds.
 ,

sweet skully sweater

The skull-and-crossbones goes glily in this cute top
fortweens. Simple single crochet combines with intarsia
colorwork for a graphic effect with major impact!
By Regina Rioux Gonzalez
what need
shape waist
MODA DEA Baby Talk l&o// Row 1 Ch 1, turn. seZtog, sc in each sc across to

lO&g ba[ls, each approx

SKILL LEVEL: intermediate last 2 sc, sc2tog - 70 |74. 7fi. 78, 82) sc.

257yd/Z35m (nyJod/acryhc) Rows 2-6 Ch 1 .

turn, sc in each sc across.
sizes
|Q3j3,4,t,5) balls ^7236 Ulac Rows 7-24 {24, 30, 36, 30} Repeat last 6 rows 3
XS (S. Mr L IX) = 10 112J4J6 cm.Smmn) 13,

lAI
4, 4, 4} more times - 64 [68, 58, 70, 74) sc.

[ 1 hafljFTZSS bghtPink fBf

finished chest 29
B5(tm
(31 r 31 , 33^ mTf73 (79,79, 94,
Next 36 (3S^ 32, 32, 34) Rows Ch 1 , turn, SO io each
sc across.
finished length. 21H(21H. 22. 23, 24)mb (5^.5.
mm Siz& Gy6 (4mmJ crocfiGt hook 5S, 5a.5,61)!:m
shape chest
Of fo obtain cofrect
Row 1 Ch turn, 1 ,
7 sc in first sc, sc in each sc
gisugc -
across to lost sc, 2 sc in last sc 65 {70, 70, 72, 76)
18 sc and Z4 rows = 471 Ocm using si?e G/6 (4mm}
sc.
croc he! hook.
Stitch rngrkers
Rows 2-6 Cli 1 ,
turn;, sc in each sc across.
Hsmembsr to cneck gauge for best fasuitsl
Yarn nacdie Rows 7-12 {12. IZ, 18, IB) Repeat last 6 rows 1 (1,

more times - 68 [72, 72, 76, 80) sc.

Bobbin:; (oijtioiiaC^ how to make a gauge swatch 1 , 2, 2}

Chl9. Next 9 Rows Ch 1, 1 urn, sc in each sc across.

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch f/om hock !ind each ch across - Fasten oft,

the yarn
18 sc.

Raws 2-24 shape armhole

Cli 1 ,
tom, SC in each sc across.
in light Fink Row 1 [right side) Turn work, sk firsts sc, |oin A in
Fasten off.
3rd EC, ch 1 ,
sc in each sc across to last 2 sc; leave
Resulting gauge swatch should measure a[>pfox 4" x last 2 30 un worked - 64 [68, 68, 72, 75 1
sc.

471 Dcm .K 1 0cm. book size if oecessary to

Fa$tc:n off and turn work.
obtain oonect gauge.
Raw 2 [wrong side) Repeat Row 1 : do not fasten off

-GO [64, B4. 6tf. 721 sc.

notes
cfi chain 1 The skull design is worked in Intarsid on the Frnnt Row 3 Ch 1, lurii, seZtog, sc in each sc to last 2 sc,

of tlie top. sc2tog - &S 162, 62, 66, 70) sc.

dc double crochet
lp<s] lueip{i;J Z The intarsia chart is worked from the Ixittom up..
Raw 4 Ch 1, turn, SC ir> each sc across
rem remaining Rows 5-10 (TO, 10, 8, 8) Repeat last 2 rows 3 3,
2 To change color, work last stitch of old color to [3,

5C singlo Crochet
last yarn over, yam over with new color and draw 2, 2} more times - 52 156, 68, 62, 66) sc.
^Ic skip
through loops oo houk to coJinpiete stitch. (Jse a End of armhole shaping.
st(s) stitch{cs}
separate bad of yarn or bobbins for each section of
* Next 29 (29, 31, 33, 35) Rows Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in each
Repeat direction^ following
motif that requires a color change.
' a? many time:i a^ indicated sc across.

( } WorV directions- in
parenthese numbor of times BACK Do m fosiori off.

indicated. Beginning at lower edge, with A ch 73 [77, 79. 81

shape left neck
.-r_ 85).
Row 1 fwrong side) Ch 1, turn, sc irr first 17 [18, 18,
sc2tog (bc 2 sts togetheTj Row ? {right side) Sc in 2nd ch frofn hook and each
20, 22) sc; fasten off.
hook in ncjtt st, yo and
flnsert ch across - 72 (76. 7B, 38, 84) sc.
draw up a loop} twicer yo and Row 2 Turn work, sk first 8 (9, 9, 10, 1 1 ) sc, join A
draw through all 3 loops on Rows 2-6 Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
same and next 0
in next so, ch 1, $c in sc as join (8,
hook.
a, 9, 10) sc; fasten off.

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shape right neck size M only:

Row 1 (wrong side) Turn \work, sk \S [20, 20, 22, 22) Row 5 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc.

sc following feft neck shaping, join A in next SC, ch se?tcg-12sc.

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1 5C in each sc across 1 / [I S, 18, 20, 22) sc. Row B Ch -
1, turn, seZtog, sc in each sc scross 1

Row 2 Ch 1 ,
torn., sc in first 8 (9, 9, I D, 1 1 )
sc. sc.

Fosien off, Row 7 Repeart Row 5 -10 sc.

Row B Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

FRONT -
Row 3 Repeat Row b 9 sc.
Work as for bacik untS piece measures 5 [5, 5, 5y,
5:^]''/12.5 [T2. 0, 12.5, t4, 14.5[tTn from loginning, Rows IQ and 11 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in each sc across,

end v/rth a wrong side row. Begin skull intarsia. fasten off.

skuli intarsia sizes L and IX only:

Row T Iffom chart) Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in first 23 {75, 25 Row 5 Ch t, turn, sc in first 14)15] sc; leave rem sc

26, 26) sc: change to 6, sc in next sc: change tn A, unworked.

sc in c=acti sc ucrass.

Continue follo'jving skull intarsia

chart and worf^ing as for back 2 (2, 2, 2V4, 2V2)"

through completion of armhoJe 7V^ [eV2, 8Vs, 9V4, 9^/4)f
shaping. Than, continue following ,Wei

skull intarsia chart to completion and

Use our chart to work in single crochet for 22 ^hl

work the skuHy motif f?2, 22, 24, 26) r r.rtn's, end with a
^iil
wrong side row,
on any single
l)

crochet item, such shape left neck I

Row 1 [right side) Ch 1, turn, sc tn
as a simple tote bag
first 22123, 23, 26,20) sc. Fasten off.

ora pt#ow. ,.(^A9i

Raw 2 Turn work, sk first A (5, 5, 5,

5} sc, join A in next sc, sc in stama st

^^/c9k
as join and each sc across -
16)18,
19,21,23) sc.

Row 3 Ch t, turn, sc in first 1 5 {1 5, 'WL

f5, TB, 70) c; loavn rem sc

anworked. Fasten off.

Row 4 Torrr work, sk first 2 [2, 2, 2,

3) EC, join A in nojit SC. sc in same si

as joir^ and each sc across -13(13,

13, 16, 17] sc.

waist: 15(16, 16, 17, 17^/4)"

sizes XS and S only:
Row 5 Ch 1 ,
rum, sc in each sc
across to last 2 sc, sc2tog -12 sc,

Row 6 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc2log, sc in each
sc across - Use. I
^
Rows 7 and 8 Repost Rows 5 and 6
- 9 sc.
7>.

Row3 Ch 1, turn, sc tr^ coch sc

across. Fasten off.

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Row 6 Ch K tur/i, sc2tDij, sc in each sc ac/oss sc, sc2tog - 13 (14) sc. Row 5 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in each gp across, then sc
-13i14Jsc. Row 7 m nejft 5 unwcirked sc from previous mw - 20 sc.
Ch t, turn, Ec2tog, sc in each sc across
Row 7 Ch 1 ,
uirnir sc in each sc across to last 2 - 12(13] sc. Rows 8 - 10 {10, 10, T2, 12f Repeat Row 5
sc, 5c7tE>f] - 12 (O) sc. -
Row 8 Repaat Ri>w 5 1 1 (T2) sc. 45(45.45. 55, 551 sc.

Row S Repeat Row 6 - 11 2 sc. Row

f1 1

Row 9 Ch 1 ,
turrn, sc in each sc across. 11 (11^ IT, T3, 13] Working in unnvarked
Row 9 Ch 1, \m\ sc in each sc across.
-
sts of provious tow as needed, ch turn, sc in
Rows TO and 11 Repeat Rows 6 and 9 13
1 ,

first 3 lOf sc, sc2tGg, * sc in r^ext

Rows 10 and 11 R&peat Rows 3 and 9 - 1 (If) 3C.
[3, 3, 1 0, 3 {8,

8, 10, 10) sc, sc7[(jg, ref>at from * 3 more

[ll^EC.
Fasten: uff
times - 45 f4b, 45, 55, 55) sc .

raslen off.

SLEEVE (make Row 1Z (12, 12, 14, 14) Ch 1 ,

turn, sc in each
2)
sc across to last 5 sc, leave last 5 sc unworked
shape right neck Begrnrring ai top of sleeve, wrth A ch 55 (55,
Row I {right sirfef 3k 8 {10, -4[){40,40, 50, 50) sc.
10, 1 D, 1 0f &c t& 58, 65, 65),

the feft of complotpd neck shaping, join A in Roms 13 (13, 13. 15, 15)-1B (IB. 18, 22, 22)
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hmk and in each ch
next sc, cfi 1, sc in each sc scross - 22 (23, 23, Repeat last tcjw - 10 sc.
anross 54 (59, 54, G4, 64) sc. Place stitch
26. 2flf sc.
market in center stitch of foundation uhain. Row 19 [19, 19,23, 23) Working in unworked
Row Z Ch 1 tram, sc ifi first 13 (1 8, 1 B. 21 23] Row sts of previaiJS rows as needenJ, ch 1, tom, sc in
.
.

2 Ch 1 .
turn, sc in first 32 (32, 32, 37. 37f
sc. Fasten nff next36f38, 36, 41, 41) sc
SC, ietft'e rsm sc imvirorked,
Row 3 Turn work, sk first 3 sc, join A in next
Row 3 Last Row Working in im worked sts nf previous
Ch 1, turn, sc in first 10 sc; leave rem sc
sc. ch 1 . sc in each sc across - 1
5 (16. 15, 18, rows as needed: nh 1 ,
turn, sc in first ? {7, 7, 9,
unwpfktid.
*
20) sc. 9) sc, SC2ttjg, sc in neixt 7 |7, 7, 9, 9f sc,
How 4 Ch 1, turn, 3c m each sc across, tfien sc in
seZtog; repeat from * 3 more
Rom 4 Ch 1, turn, sc in first 13 [13. 13, 16, 17) - 1 5 sc.
time.s;, sc in last 2
next 5 urivAorkfid sc fiom prec/ious row
sc: leave resn sc unvi^orkcd, SC 42 (42, 42, 52, 52f sc. Fasten off.

sizes XS and S only;

Row 5 Ch 1 , tirrn, sc2tog, sc in each sc across

-12{12}5c.

Row B Ch 1 ,
lum, sc in each sc across to last 2

sc, sc2tog - IT (11) sc.

Rows 7 and 8 Repeat Rff^vs 5 and 6 -3 [3} 5C.

Row 9 Ch 1 , Turn, sc ill eacfi sc across.

Fasten off.

51ZC M only:
Row 5 Ch 1, turn, 5c2tog, sc in eacti sc across
-12 sc.
Row 6 Ch 1
,
ti.in-i, 3C in each sc scrags to last 2

Sc, sc2tDg- 11 sc. INTARSIA HOW-TO

a To change colors, work the fast slitdi In
Row 7 Repeat Row 5 - 1 D sc.
the old color until there are two loops
Row B Ch I, turn, sc in each sc aernss.
remaining on the hcjok,

Row 9 Repeat Row 5 - 9 sc. b Yarrt ever with the new color,

Rows IQ and 11 Ch 1, torn, sc [n each sc c Complete the s-tilofi Drop the ofd cofor

across. on the back of work, and make the next

stitch entirely in the new coloi.
Fa.sten off.

sizes L and 1X only;

Row 5 Turn werk, gl st in first 2 f2f sts, gc in

eadi sc across - 14 {1 5| sc.

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Row 6 Ch 1 ,
turn, sc in each sc ocross to East 2
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trim
With fight side facing, jm^i E jn frciint ip of fifst

sc of last row of sfeeva.

Round 1 I
right si def Working in front ips onlv.

work sc in etrch sc across, ch 1 , turn work,

working rr^ tree ips on opposite side, work sc In

each sc back across: Join with si st in first sc.

Row 2 Cfr 1 ,
[orr>, sf sf through track Ip of front

sc and front Ip of hack sc of each pair of sc

across. Fasten off.

BOW
With B, ch f1.

Row 1 Sc in 2rrd ch from hook and each ch

across- - 10 sc.

Rows 2-1 d Ch. 1 ,

turn, sc across.

Fasten oft. Weave in ends.

CHART f
bow ring
CHART KEY Stitoh 10 (12, 12, 13, 15)
With B, ch 1; joini with sl st in first ch. to form
- sc in Lilac {A)
a ring.
Q = sc in Ligtil Psnh (B)
Round 1 Ch I, sc in each ch around: join with

Si St rr> first sc.

Rounds 2-4 Cfi 1, sc rp each sc around: join sides together, sb'W or crochet side and neck trim
with si st in first sc. shouider seams. Round 1 Join A at one shoulder seam of neck

Fasten off. Weave in ends. edge: work sc evenly spaced around neck edge:
attach sfeaves join with sf st in fiist so. Fasten off.
Full Sow through bnw nng, making sure that
With wrong sides facirig outward, pin sleeves
tM)w is centered. Using yam noodle, secure Round Z Join B at same shoulder seam of neck
to armholes. The center of each sleeve [merged
how to bow ring at buck. edge: and work sc irt each sc around; jon? with
stitchl should be placed at the shoulder seam.
si st iri first sc. Fasten off.
Sew or crochet sleeves to armhoJes.
finishing Weave in al! ends.a
With right side fac[n;g and B, work surface sc
I urn right side not. Sew how to front of

around edges of intarsia motif Wth wrong sweater otop the skull.

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This kids' afghan and pillow set does double
duty as a super-fun, super-sized game!
By Michele WilcoK

next ch ard in each rem ch across - 39 dc, Ch f .

turn
what you'll noed
Row 2 Sk first dc, ""dc iri next dc, si st in next dc;
SKILL LEVEL: easy ref>eat from * 17 times more; dc ir;i r^ext dc, si st ip
RtU HtAHliijpflrSaiw, first skipped ch 1 9 dc and 19 si sts. Ch 3 (counts
7oz/19$g skeins, each approx finished sizes as dc on next raw now and throughoul), turn.
3S4vff/333m (acryiicf Afghan: approx 407^0^5cm x 41 J^'/lOS.Bcm
Row 3 Sk first si st *dc in next dc, dc in next si st
4 skeins ^324 Bright Yellow Pillows 0" - approx
j-stuffod): 1 1 '/26cm repeal from across, working fasl dc in turning ch =

(AJ
dui meter. "X -approv 13733cm sqear^ 39 dc. Cti 1, turn.
2 skeins if 35C Amethyst (BJ to
make 3 "X" pillows
Row 4 Sk first dc, *dc in next dc, si st in next dc;
gauge
repeal from 17 times more; dc in next dc, si Et in
RED HEART Supsi'Ssver, In afghan pattern st; 13 dc := 4'/1 Ocm; 10 rows -
drd ch of turning ch-3 - T9 dc and 1 9 s! sts. Ch 3,
3oj''E!ig skeios^ each approx Wllcm
lGOyd/146-m (acn^Nc) tom.
Pillows: In sc, 1 3 sis = 471 0cm: 1 0 rows =
t skelris #555 Lime (C> to Rows 5-29 Repeat Rows 3 and 4 tyvel'i'e times
4r/11cJTi
make 3 "O'" pillows more, then repeat flaw 3 once mors. At end of Row
f^emernbsr to chock gauge for bestrssuStsI 29, do not ch 1 , Fasten off.
1 skein .#31 2 Black (Dl

how to make a gauge swatch edgings

QHB. nafe Arrange squares in a 3 x 3 grid, Work fop
Size 1/3 f5.5mm) crochet hoek
or any si2s to obtam corrset Row 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook [skipped chs count as edging on 3 bottom squares and 3 center squares.

gsuge dc), dc in next ch and in each rem ch across - 13 rk. Work bottom edging on 3 top squares end 3 center
Ch 1 ,
turn, squares. See photo for clarification.

Row 2 Bk first do, dc in next dc, si st in next dc;

Yarn needle repeat from 4 times mom: (Jc in next do, si si in
top edging
Strtchi marker first skipped cb - 6 dc and 6 si sts. Ch 3 (counts as With right side of square facing, join D with sc in

dc on next row now and throughout], turn.

first dc of Row 79 ort appropriate square, sc in next
Polyester fibertill
dc and in each dc across - 39 sc. Fasten off.
Row 3 Sk first si sC dp in next dc, dc in next si st,

repeat from '

across, working lastdc in turning ch -
bottom edging
the yarn 13 dc. Ch T, turn.
With right side of square facing and square upside
Row 4 SJt first dc, dc in next (tc, s! st in next dc;
down so foundation di is at lop, join witfi sc in
repeat [rmn 4 times niore; dc in next dc, si st in
free Ip of first foundation ch on appropriafe square,
uj3er5;ane.''in Bright YcI'D'A'
3rd ch of turning eli-3 - 6 dc and 6 si sts. Ch 3, lurn.
sc fn free Ip of next foundation ch and in cadi
Raws 5-10 Repeat Ro'i'/s 3 foundation ch across,
and 4 tlirer^ limes moro, ending with sc in free

Swatch should measure Ip of 3rd skipped ch

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4"/10ctn wide x 4)^71 1 cm Abbreviations used in 39 sc. Fasten off.

high. Adjust hook size if this pattern With right sides facing
necosssry to obtsio and D, whipstitch tap
ch(S.J sk skip
sarroci ggugo.
edge of bottom squares
dc double cnachet si stjs) slip stitchlest
10 bottom edge of
AFGHAN hdc
cngchet
hDtr double Sip(s) upUootj)
center squares and
ttitctites)
squares [make 9) st(!&)
bottom edge of top
lp(5) Soop{s}
With A, ch 41,
tog together
rem retTiain{ing3 squares to top edge of
* Repeet direcBona I

Rpw1 [right .side) Dc in

fic single crcudiet following as many *' center Epuares through
4th ch from hook (skipped tirrtes as indicated- / both [pc of black sc to

dis count as first dc], dc in form 3 panels.

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