e. @vintage crochet We took a vested interest in this charming garment from the '60s. With a slight shaping update and yarn change, it gets our vote for best vest of 2007! a stitch time ‘Any way you look at it, the %60s were all about style. From bechive hairdos to bell-hottoms to mod shift dresses, s0 many images come = sind from this era. We discovered this smart vest pattem from 1965 and loved it immediately for its sleek, clean-cut sthouette and its Jackie O-inspired panache, ‘This traly timeless pattem was beguing for a quick makeover. We bring it into this millenninm with easy-care wool in punchy purple and give it some romance with a pretty ribbon, Mix it in asa layerin the yarn ED viene nosrn ton 10 crochet today « feb/inas 2007 piece with a contemporary dress fora look that's very now! ecign update by Dora Orenstein eu=P SKILL LEVEL: experienced sizes SIM.L Xt,200) Parern is wrtan fcr sates sce. Chenges for larger sizes re given in parentheses. T follow” pattem more easily, circle all numbers peraiing to your sizo bofora beginning. finished measurements bust 374 (41, 46, 50, 5347/95 (104, 1165, 127, 13)em length 19% (20,21, 214 204/495 (51, £35, 945, Sem gauge 13 s18=4°/10em and 19 10M =5°/12.5em over pat- ‘om sith using size K/1004 5m crochet hook ‘Remember 0 check gauge fr best results! how to make a gauge swatch cha Foundation Row Sin 2nd ch fom hook ard each hacoss—13 sc Repeat ons 1-4 of Patera Sitch fra total of 19 ‘ons, sulting gauge swetch should be approx 4£/Osmwide end 5/12Sam lang. jus ook 20 it necossary to onan cored gauge, PATTERN STITCH notes 1 To stay in pate ater en increase or decrease at the and of @ rw, begin the next row with the stas used 2 rows pn. 2 Unless otherwise instructed, sc re worked trough bath ips ata st Row 1 Ch 1, turn, working infront Ips en, so ath st aes. Row 2 ight sto) Ch 1, tun, se in firsts, ir hak in fee Ip of sc 1 row below and through & Ips af next sc, yo ard drew up ap, yo and cre ‘theaugh both Ison hook (34p sc made, sin se repeat from * across. Row3 Ch 1, turn, werking in font ls ony, s ach so across. Row 4 Ch 1, turn, 2-p sein rext sc, “sc in ne Sip sc in net se; repeat frm * across. peat Rows 1-4 for pattern, BACK Starting lower ede, ch 60 (66,74, €, 86) Foundation Raw Se in Zn ch trom nook ar cchaeross ~ 58 (85, 73, 78, 85} se. Repeat Rows 1-@ of pattern stitch unt piece tures 24/8 Som from beginning. End by work right sido row. shape weist ovr 1 (dezrease row ~ wong side} Ch 1,1 ‘working in font ips on, s2tog, se acrass to ss, st 7109 ~ 57 (63,71. 77,63) sts tote To stay in pater after an incroas9 0° decrease atthe ere of a row, begin the next ‘with the same st as used 2 rows prio Rows 2-4 Work oven in patter as establish Be crostive your way! « See Resources on page 98 for helptl info and irse @resources how to read crochet patterns Crochet pasterns can seem ike a foreign language, but they're easy to understand once you become fair with how thee wrinan. Here are some buslegiceines to get you steried. eee SOL LEVEL sume -ABEREVIATIONS ‘Tho a ove! indicate ‘Dimensions ofthe finished sizes) of the project aro given This box ist al ofthe that level of exparence ‘n the smallest size, witn larger sizes civen n parentne- apprevations used in that ‘youll nese to aceomptis 08a In (ML, XE) structions are given similaty in ——_particular pater. the project. Doat be aleald the patter, as In Canin 29 (2,24, 26) Circle your size 7 to ty ome eballengoe what have you got to lose? throughout the pation before you sta stitching, anc be ‘ware: sizes given reer to the finished piece, not to body ‘This section ells you the ‘quantity and type of yarn usod ‘omek the project shown, | plus specific information about i i Rs weight, fiber content and mors. 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Defore beginning, 10 get an overall Aut issidenth tnt FB in eenttan wan whe ee eee Suleievemdamated— chante eee tentracted Al hoe ror of te om cho vane oy ere and abbrovatens can make ‘retnpantem sicesears teatonan tian ances Wirgrane wr, Hsbc a ‘anyones ayes swim, 0 take a dep ‘neath an fellow the patiors ene SSSA SSE aiindaet nore un 0 Musznmaleatvacieennag — RViSzSz0 Rony os, Depinmleiertemsst la tara etme stop sta time, Read the instructions ‘loud if helps. or highlight every ‘er row to make reating easter tetsralbetoratinesisan Somremunemase” Avesta cick nv ike: port a icky note beiow the line youve werking, icra inn anes 82TH) Ener aps Sestak | and move it each time you progress 2 ety tester ad amine onan Royeeth mide ea ns ihe endear et ae rg ae Me ‘to the next ne o the pater. eerie ae ee me Slummnnseudes i 100 crochet today «feb / march 2007UK / Australia Stitch Names. US. names for clochetstitehes vay from ‘hose used in the UK and Australia, This chart will hal cur overseas readore to ‘Vanslate tims and abbreviations. U.S. Term ‘chain (os) sup stich st) Single crochet (oe) at aoune sxenot 6) ‘Dounte crochet (ae) Treble Crochet (tt) ‘Double treble ‘et vara over amar ++ ‘Ts section wes you whar gauge or ‘numer of stitces per inc x requir for tho pattern I your cauge swatch ie too smal, increase ‘your hook sizeand ry agsin iyour ‘swatch Is woo large, decease your ecm erayid UK/AUS Term aaa ow To MARR A GAR swarCH 1m oer Ty wo ey ‘single coches (act ‘how tomeke a gauge swatch for each Dee) eee nario preteen ah are eel a ee pare tne resale ato on one ae eae eee Tes ion lc out ite oie eee eee ea eee bisa feces es oe ae ae Sa er ee youl find nai ips on how the pattem shoul be fllewed, got sats aso Teta rant = a eae far grin oats ‘our ord" o.etunash Riomnasardiegomes figvenbeeenar SLEEVES nate 2 fet gp sty payne ‘ata eee a ettonteheinet torte oe (zz, 2871 66,51) rong, ‘Sang caaut oa palmate Sao eanete Srcmcemttiet ‘enn eer Sintacnaeate See Bereta prt trent Sear beter eds sonar Nite ett ‘ashen ceca nating ora See Soo eewem SLEEVE lbottom edging) jauge ? Mls paions=aynuen ine iow téymake a gauge swatch nia. “ar 3: in oh om ho 3 stippe chs court sel de nnaxtchané in ech rench—17 de Ch 3 eounts a on rato rom a throug, tun. Row 2 Dein nxt cain each de arate in fist sto & at Segming of 0 7, Ch3. tun, Rew 3 Dein nxt adn each atest in {recht toing ch. Ch tn ows 47 pont ow 3 our tras mere. Swatch should moaere 4 x/tdoms dom noes. Adjunthork sito ottin caren gauge, Watley Sadan mas lsh ond es}+* PROJECT SECTIONS the projet is made up ‘of mors than one distinct piece, the instructions for ‘each piece are given separatey je FIstE ‘inisning tncructions ane provided a the end ot ‘tho patter. Take ext fimo and eare with your ‘inshing tchniaves, as this step greatly atfors the final appearence of | your ojos. "Diagrams In Crochot Today, symbol ‘eagrams ae given for ‘mort pecjecte Read the Dingrame orion (on age 102) fr more ‘etated information ‘ou Now to we the scmenaeics Schematic drawings shom you tbe basic shape ‘apd aimensions ot ea loco ofthe prec. ‘Compare tho dimonsions ct your finshed piacota ‘he dimensions show on the schematic to mako sure youre on tek. {eb / march 2007 « crochet odsy. 101102 crochet Crochet Today uses a standard set of symbols to provide a diagram of crochet patterns, enabling you to see exactly how and where the stitches combine to form a finished piece, jst as verbal instructions tell you how to male an item step by step, crochet diagrams provide a complementary represcntation of its construction, stitch by stitch. As an added bonus, symbols transcend language, enabling you to | follow foreign-language patterns without translation. Following Diagrams © A diagram depicts an entire motif, pattem, or pattem repeat, fiom the right side, Bach symbol represents one stiteh. Use the table at right to become familiar swith which stitches the symbols represent. = Remembee that stitch diagrams go hand-in-hand with written patterns, you should follow along with both as you crochet. 1 In Grocher Ted, the diagrams are styled so that the colors alternate on every ‘owt This isto help differentiate between rovrs making it casier to follow as you work. Right side (RS) rows are black, wrong side (WS) rows are blue, and rows previously worked (a¢ for motif, like flowers, which are made with mote than one layer) are gray. ‘When working in rows follow the diagram from the bottom right, reading fiom right to left. Each stitch is aligned on top of the chain or stitch into which itis sworked if a chain or stitch js skipped, no stitch appears above it, When you reach the end of the fssc row, turn your work, and read the next row ofthe diagram from left to right, working stitches into the indicated stitch fiom the previous row. Continue in this fashion, reading RS rows fiom right co left and WS rows fiom left to right, paying attention to the number of turning chains indicated ‘When working in che round begin following the dlagram in the center, working ‘ont in a counter-clockwise direction. Unless indicated, all rounds are ead counter~ ‘loclowise. If directed to tam your work after each round, real RS rounds counter~ Diagram Key Use this kay 10 translate the symbols te tea ee Se chain T sal (ee) X= see coer 0) TT -tafenia erent te) Pocomenone J erence | trocar = ninbecktoop = = nto oop 2) Senate Brom sess Pts J -rerciwier Jonna eRe com 29Ne = 10800 heme = cumtar (Ct) (ccs) clockwise and WS rounds clockwise. (erae) skill levels explained ee eae EI Pts or ne erento, these kes use cht) chin) BEGINNER peti de. double crochet a ego =a eee Bt seca Ine inereare(ng) “owe pees ea variey of ecni a ritertnat lace yattrm or midtora hap | {0 leon ‘WTERMEDIATE jog Coed etag oe pat pavern em remai(ing) ae eee. cca ‘EXPERIENCED advanced techniques, 0: detalied shaping, See se single crochet ok hip fob / march 2007 MASTER ABBREVIATIONS LIST 1 lo ast slp stteh spl) spacels) sie) sttchis) tog together tr table crochet ye yemewe 1 Regest rections inside brachots ae many times as ince + Repeat diroctions {allowing * a3 mary tires 22 bide half cul erochet ov se raverzesngle crechet ulead, Ly Werk directions inde Parenthesas ito stich inesstandard yarn weight system Categories of yam, gauge ranges, and ecomniended naédle and hook sizes crochet hook sizes ‘Yarn Weight F\ 7 sae Qe Galegory ‘Super Fine Fine fare ined ct | ot mee | irene | omy Category tay | ieicae | aan | a6 | os rse saan sms sess | soe |B a lager v3 | 305 | sw7 | 709 | aon | 1 at lox am |e | oo | ow | en | 59 | = | aga | eel | 53548 [sees] es | 9 adler Tloks | ka | Kio Mes Kp MS ad Loree ‘needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories. ‘GUIDELINES ONLY: The above refec the most commonly used gauges and millimeter range 2.25mm 275mm. 2.25 mm 3.5mm 3.75 mm, 4mm 4.5mm 5mm 5.5mm 6mm 65mm &mm 2mm 10mm 15mm 16mm 19. mm * Lesa or number may vary Rely onthe sllimeter (mm) siing. us. size range* Ba c2 D3 E4 5 Ge 7 He 1g 10 K-04 unt MIN-13 N/P-15 P/O Q s + Aunt ysi's Now ‘Ret Heart Baby Exono ‘Fos Hear Classic + Fos Hoar Kids + Fo Hoar Plush es Heart Soft Yam Ret Hoan State + Heart Supa Saver nded Yarn Substitutions 27n that is different than the one listed in 2 pattem, just check the yarn weight eymbol for the recommended 's9 another with the same weight. Here are Crachot Teday/s euggections for sppropriate substitutes. ing yarns, always do a gauge swatch with the naw yarn and adjust your hook size if neceseery. @® “+ Red Hear Symphony Weve Crochet + Red Hear Lid ‘Moda Dea Carwtes! ——Melntosh + Moda Dea Choa * TL Amoné “+ Mode Dea Dream + TLC Baby Amore ‘Moda Dea Ecipeo TLC Caton Plus “Moda Doa Frivolous + TLC Exsontils “Moda Dea Washable « TLE Heath Weal @) + Moca Dea Cache + Moca Dea Metra + Moc Des Ticker Tepe + Moca Dea Tweedie Dee + Fed Heart Ld, Arter * Fs Heart Ltd, Kooky + Ried Heart Cosual Con Blend * Rs Hoat Ld Cupid + Fed Hoart Ltd, Huny Ks) + Fed Heart Baby Clouds + Red Heart Bright & Loy + Red Heart Grande + Red Heart Light & Lofty Size 3 Crochet Threa = Aunt Lyias Dole Surend > Punt Lia's Fashion Cchet = Aunt Lyia's Cable Geechet Size 10 Crochet Thread + Auntlyiae Claes Crechot * Coats Opera + JBP Coste Royale Metalic Gecchet + South Mad feb /maroh 2007 + crochet today 103Abbreviations used in this pattern ch chain ye yam over ‘de dovbie * Repeat tpochet direcions Ghee ‘elowing * as se singe crochet sk sep ID Repeat sist slpattch ——_dkectons inside Drache 2 ran seh) specot) rer einchated 59) itches) special abbreviations 2p 2¢ [8 loop ec] eer hook in fr ip ff se 1 row ben aed through both ps frente yo and! draw up Ip yo and ‘raw through both pen hook s<2hog (22 ats together) ser hank in fext stand draw up ap] twice, yo ane raw through both lps en Fook, Row 5 Repeat Row 1 (decrease tow ~55(61 69,75,81) sts. Rows 6 and 7 Werk ven in pation, Row 8 (ribbon row) C3 (counts as de here and ‘throughout, tun, de in each st across. Row 9h 1, «un, working in font Ips ory, se ineath de across. Rows 10-12 Work evenin pater. Row 13 (ineroase row) Ch 1, tum, werking in front Ips en, 2 sc in it se, se in each sc cross to last s¢, 2 sein lst ac ~ 57 63,71 71,838. Rows 14.20 Work ven in pattem. Row 21 Fopeat How 13, (increase raw) ~59(65, 73, 79,5 ss. Rows 22:29 Feneat Rows 14-21 8167 75,81, #7) sis Continue working even in patter until piece measures 10K (10%, 11% 11%, WMT/275 (275,285, 285, 20, 30m from begining, End by working a right side ‘ow. shape armhole Row 1 (viong side) Tum, st stn rst (4, 5,6, 7) sts, working i font ips ony 5¢ ot 12 crochot tod « febimarch 2007 75 (8%, 8, 94, 1056" 18 (20, 22%, 24%, 26)" 1836 (20%, 23,25, 253 across to last’ (0, 6,6, 7) sts; leave last 3(¢, 5 6,7) sta unworked — 56 69, 65, 68, 73)sts. Row 2 Work even in pattern, Row 3 (decease row) Ch 1, tm, working in ‘tort Is ony s-2o9, sin each st across to last 2 sts, soZtng ~ 53 (57, 63, 57, 71) ts Repeat last 2 rows 56, 8,8, 9 more tines — 483 45,47, 48,53) ts Werk even in patton until armhole measures 8 [4 9,94 10)/205 (215, 73, 24, 255]om. End boy working aright side ron chape shoulder ow 1 (rong sia) Tur, sist in fst 3st, ch 1, workin patton across to last 3 sts: leave last 3 sts unworkod ~ 37 (99,41, 43,47) sts. Rows 2 and 3 Repeat Row | twice ~25 (27 23,31, 38) sis. Faston off, LEFT FRONT Starting at lower edge, ch 31 (34, 38, 41, 48) Foundation Row S¢ in 2n4.ch from hook ard ‘each ch across ~ 30 (23, 37,40, 43 sc Work as for Back to waist shaping chape waist rato sido ofge is at end of wrong side rows neck odge is at end of right side rows. Row 1 (decrease row ~ wrong side} Ch 1, turn working infront ips only. se abrass 1 last 2s, 20g ~ 29 (82, 38,29, 42) sts. Rows 2-6 Work even in patter as estatlishee. ea ° a 2s 8 (G4, 9,9%, 107 4 (8H, 94, 994,936)" Row 5 Repeat flow 1 (decrease ron) — 23191 35, 38, a1) sts. Rows 6 and 7 Wort even in patter. Rew 8 (itbon row) Ch 3 (counts as de here a throughout, tun, de in each st across. ow 9h 1, turn, working infront Ips onl, st in oath de acres. Rows 10-12 Work even in pattern. ow 13 {increase row) Ch 1, turn, working in Front ips ony st in each s: across to lest sc, 2 sc last sc ~ 29 32,36, 38,42} sts. Rows 14-20 Work even in pattern. Row 21 Repeat Row 13 (increase row|~ 30, (33,37, 40,43) sts Rows 72.29 Feprat Rows 14-2! —31 41, AA) sts. Continue working even in pattem unt pi measures 10% (10% 11%, 114, HHT/27.3 (2 285, 285, 30}: from begining. End by Wo ing 2 right side row. % shape armhole Fw 1 {wrong sid) Turn, working in font Ip nly, sc acioss 10 last 3 (4,56, 7) ts; leave last 3 (4,5 6,7) sts unworked~ 26 (3, 3, ast, Row 2 Work even in patie, Row 3.Ch 1, tum, working in font Ips cry.» in each st across to last 2 sts, se2tog (rr due) - 27 (29, 22, 24,96) ts. Row A (ncck shaping row) Ch 1, turn, work pattem sero to lst 2 et, se2tog [neck edge 415(5, 5, 594,518)" a. : 19% (20, 21,204,208" ) 9 ° % (10, 11%, 124, 1310"8, 31, 33, 35) sts vein patie, decreasing 1 nole edge every other row ore times are AT ti piece 4 to shou! mikinga ide) Ch, tur, attem across to last 3 eave lst 3 sts unworked~ 12 3.14, 15) st, Row 2 Tur, s sin tk in patter across 2) sts. Row 3h 1, tum, workin 27088 to last 3(4, 4, 4,5) ieove last 34, 4,4 sts wotked ~6 6, 8, 7,7) sts aston off, RIGHT FRONT Nor as fr Left Font. aversing shaping, Werk all waist and atm hole aging 2t the beginning o \wrong sia rows. Work all neck shaping at th end of wreng sido finishing Sen sce and shouder seams, edging ht ight side facing, join yam in loft soam on lower edge box OK PPP RI XXXXXXXXXXXXN) Hyomron pattern stitch Round 1 Wor sc evenly spa along lover odgo, up Right Front, around neck eige, down Left Front Fae and aiong emaiing lower ede = working 3 sc in each corner of lower eige and making a number of sts sible by jin wit st st ‘Mark posiven for2 buttanles on Fight Front, marking frst about above ribbon row, and 2nd about 2'/Sem above fir Round 2 ch 1, sc in each sv along lower edge, working 3 sin corner ‘working up Right Fron, *sc in each eres to naxt mark, oh 1, sk next 5, sin next 6; repeat from in each se and 3 sc in each corn peice ae ‘around: join with sl sti test se se et Round 3h 1, *scin next st sk re ‘next si, 5 0c in next st, sk next st marr ae ee ee repeat from * aroun: jcin wth st ocr eerie st nfrstse mise viene ters ‘ aoa) armhole edging With vght sie facing, join yar in Round 1 (righ sido) Or 1, so even |y spaced eround armhole, holding armhole into ft join with s stn fist e Rounds 2 and 3.01 1, scin bach around; jin with inst A Round 8 (wrong side) Tur, stn cach se arcund; join with! stn e fist lot. e Fasten of like + Weave inal ens. Sew buttons att ee © Sp@ ®@people By Bret Bara Backatage at the ABC daytime drama One Life ro Live, ve body seems to be in their underwear, Actors mill about in I gerie and robes, waiting to be called for thei tnd playflly teasing each other about their costumes. Kassie DePaiva is walking me through the studio, calli out vivacious, cheery greetings to everyone we pass. AS we ove through wardrobe, I notice a lion costame, which sta ‘out among the glamorous garments, “That belongs to my daughter,” says DePaiva. “She is the mascot at hee high sch: but she’s having a hard time these days. People are being rm to her because her dad’s a deranged sociopath Of course, DePaiva is referring to characters on the sho but that kind of comment doesnt even turn heads here COLTL, where high drama is the order of the day. And no « knows deama better than DePaiva, who portrays the villain Blair Cramer. Her nasty antics have been wreaking havoc the town of Llanview for more than thirteen years, since DePaiva first took on this role. She has been one of the sta the show ever since. ‘We setic down in DePaivats dressing room to chat, and < pulls out a hook and yarn to begin stitching « bat. You ma expect to see a daytime bad girl crocheting away, but this rarely without her hooks. Afterall, she has to keep up emand for her Happy Hats, the whimsical, wild one-of-« ‘rcations she stitches hereelf and sells to raise Funds for cha “What started out as an idea to make Christmas gifts for family quickly blossomed into a full-on charity initiative. ABOVE: DePaiva ws fnaplted to try making ‘ho crochet work of ‘Renate Long ie), the RIGHT: Tho Deginnings ofthe ‘nex Happy Ha. ‘Buy one of nase ra ad Blrty creations for yourself at leesiodepaiva com Coming anracsions 1 Happy Hts book: Gray tuned! 14 crochet today © fob / march 2007year T made a bunch of hats for gifts, and showed them to our costume designer. She told me I should sell them, and I thought, Yeah, right, who would buy them? Then she suggested selling them for charity, which seemed like a perfect idea.” ‘There was no ques tion about what cause DePaiva would stitch for Since her 9-year-old son, [eee |, hearing impaired, DePaiva has worked to increase awareness for hearing health. She has even spoken in front of Congress about the importance of hearing testing for newborns, helping to increase mandatory screening in many states. Now all proceeds from her hats go to the League of Hard of Hearing in New York City, the organization that helped her son learn to communicate. (JQis now a happy grade-sehooler, and he’s doing great.) Lack DePaiva where she gets the inspira- tion for het wacky designs. “My goal is to be bold and have fun. [ove playing with color and experimenting with stitches. ‘Subdued? is not in my vocabulary! I call them Happy Hats beceuse either they'll make you smile or they'll make people passing you on the sireet smile.” shows off the “I just love crochet,” she enthuses, “It’s really therapeutic for me, and I love playing with all the fabulous yarns. I meun, I get palpitations in the store when I'm buying yaral” DePaiva’s love of crochet and showbiz background made her a perfect fit for the host of th upcoming crochet-and-knit TV shew. “I am just blown away by this opportunity. I love to crochet, but Tim no expert, so Pim really looking forward to learning right along with the viewers.” Will ic feel odd to DePaiva to esta crafi show after so many years of portraying the villain Blair? “It apples and ranges!” she exclaims. “With Bir, | am playing a character. Hosts Til be exposing the real me. Hopefilly, I can play by the ules and be nice!” m g this new chow, ats torlse funds ‘one takes her about one to two ows wo fas. ise @crochet class iD improve your \. y finishing techniques Even the most carefully crocheted project won't look its best without top-notch finishing touches. By Amy O'Neil Houck Do you have UFOs in your craft room? No, we're not talking aliens, but rather unfinished objects (UFOs)—those incomplete crochet projects nestled in our workbasket waiting for final finishing. While blocking, seaming and weaving in ‘ends are often seen as an afterthought, they are in fact some of the most important steps in the construction of your projects. Careful finishing can’ mean the difference between a garment that fits and one that doesn't, or the difference between an afghan that looks great for years and one that starts to unravel after a fow weshings. Tool Time Start by gathoring all the tools you'll nead for the job so that you won't have to go searching for supplies once you sit down to fini your project. Assemble 2 smal kit with sho following: + Crochet hooks a few sizes bigger and smaller than those you ued for your garment © Ayarn needle to weave in ends (consider trying fone with a bent tip, which can make working around crochet stitches easier) © Small, harp pointy scissors +» Rustproof pins or blocking wires * Yarn for sewing seams (use the same es used for your project, unless i's fuzzy, bumpy or beaded; in that case, choose a smooth yarn in a matching color). 16 crochet today «feb / mare 2007 Flog fnishing rope X fed decry: * a fim perfec: 138 thesimper , os 30) Te ee os see a eae Start at the Ends “The first tep in finishing any project is weaving in all those dangling yarn onds. For the most socare results, leave 2 6" yam tall whon you end of, and turn as you weave to secure cach tll in more than one direction. f you're using ‘plod yorn, "sat" the yarn by cirecting the needle through = piece of yam in the crochet fabric. Sipperyrib- ton yarns and erochst cards may benefit fom a tiny drop cf clear fabric glue to hod an end in pace. Feeling knot ‘97 As a rue, knots should be avoided in crochet, es they can sometimes wiggle 10 the front of te work. But if it ‘seems that the work wil unravel without a knot, then tie one, Just te ieloosely at frst, in case you decide you'd rather remove it Be cretive your way! « Sea Rasotrons on nage 98 for helpful info and isticBanishing UFOs ae Blocking Rules Blocking is the process of shaping crocheted pieces and set- ting the fibers so that the piece looks polished. In many stitch patterns, the fabric measurements, drape and feel wil be dras- tically different before and after blocking (Fig. A), so remember to take this into consideration when planning a project. Sines blocking will affect the finished measurements of each crochet piece, ths is the time to make sure garment elements will fit segether Block sleaves te exactly the same length, and bbe sure that arece that will be seamed together (ouch as the sider of the ewestar front and back) are algo the same length, In this way, blocking holps to make your project ae perfect o= ‘can be, ever compensating for any minor imperfections that may be present in your pieces, GETTING STEAMY Most natural fibers benefit from steam blocking. To start, place light-colered towels on e flat surface ja mattress works well, because you can stick pins into it), and lay the iter to be blocked over the towels, Shape end stretch the crochet itern as desired, and pin itn place using rustproof pins or blocking ‘wires. With a steam iron or garment steamer, steam the piece 2 few inches from ite curface (nevar piace the iron directly on the fabric), chape again if necessary, and allow to dry. ALL WET Synthetics, expecially novelty yarns, should be wet-blocked, 2s their fbors often can’t take the heat of steam. To wat block an item, soak or spritz t with water, than block ae described above, Some fabrics wil also benefit frem a washing to remove chemicals or excess dye, or just to help the fibers soften. f you wish to wash your crochet, soak it in a soap designed for handmade fabrics, rinse if necessary, and gently squeeze (do not wring) out most of the water. Roll the fabric ina tonel to remove more water, then block as above, ‘OR NONE AT ALL ‘Sometimes you don't need to block—f you're creating @ ‘germent that needs bounce or stretch, such as ribbing, you ‘may want t0 leave ites is, or just Block very lightly before fessembiing the pieces.18 crochet class Seams Important ‘Once your ends are tucked away and the individual pieces of your project, are blocked, it's time to sew up the seams. Aside from holding everything together, seams contribute to the fit and shaping of a garment, ond they can add stability when needed. If you're new to seaming, take the time. to practice these methods first on swatches, es even the most perfectly crocheted iter will look sloppy if the seams aren’t neat. ‘CROCHETING PIECES TOGETHER ABOUT THIS SEAM: Slip stitches or single crochet can be used to seam together two crochet pieces. Sip sttches produce 2 firm seam without any stetch or bulk, ‘while single crochet searrs have mere give, but de add o bit of bu When done on ‘tho incide, theeo soame are minimally vici- bio from the right (public) side of your work. Both clp-stitch and sincle-crochet seams make 2 good decorative seam when worked en the public side of your werk, HOW TO: Simply place the two pieces of crochet fabric together and insert the hook through the fst stitch of both pices of fabric as they were one. Work slip stitches or single crochets to the end Of the row. When working along side ledges, insert the hook into the spaces at the erd of the rows. Be careful not to use 100 many stitches on sides, or your work vill stretch out; too few, and it will burch, necessary, use tial end error to figure ‘out the right number of stitches per sie. WHIPSTITCH ABOUT THIS SEAM: & quick way to join two pieces together, this seam is visible ‘on the public side of your work, but it doesn’t add any bulk HOW TO: Align the pieces right sides together. Insert the needle through both pieces of fabric, up and over both edges, ‘and back through both layers again, going in the seme direction as you origi= nelly inserted the needle. Continue to the ledge of the germent. roche: today «feb / mareh 2007 MATTRESS STITCH ABOUT THIS SEAM: This isan invisible join that’s worked on the right side of your project, so you can see what it's {going to lock like as you go. It adds 2 Tittle bulk, but f not worked toe tightly, it ereates © stretchy seem. HOW TO: Align your piecos on 2 flat sur- face with right sides facing up and the ledges to be seamed touching each ‘thar. Insort the needle into the left piece of fabric one stitch from the edge, Bring the needle under both ediges and Lup on the right side one stiteh from the ledge. Insert the needle hack into the right piece of fabrie one stitch up fram where it came out. Bring the needle back under the edges and up on the lat side paralel from where you entered on the right. To prevent bunching, do not pull yarn too tightly. (OPEN SEAM FOR LACY PATTERNS ABOUT THIS SEAM: Ideal for openwork pieces, this open seam does not create 2 20lid line of stitching, HOW TO: Line the pices up on flat surface with right sides fcing upward dein yaen at tha comer of tha lefthand pice. Chain 2-3 stitches, depending on how wide you want the seam to be. Join the chain with aelp stitch to the right side 1-2 rows up from the bottom edge. Chain again and join back on the left side 1-2 rows up ftom the last chain on the right. Repeat this zigzag unt you've jored your pieces. cures on page 98 for helpful info and instuciocre Petco foreseen reser peoeerretenncen’ pro tad perenne ies e crochet doctore stitch fixes Our crochet expert RITA GREENFEDER enlightens us on eliminating holes and getting loopy with stitches. When crocheting in the round, I get a gap at the spot where | join each round. Is there any way to fix this? ‘One way to prevent the annoying hole that occurs at the join when ‘working in the round is to work linked stitches in the first and last stitch of each round. With linked stitches, one or more of the yarn ‘overs is worked by inserting the hook into « horizontal strand on the ‘post of the stitch next to it (or into the loop ofa chain) and drawing up a loop. This “links” the two stitches together and fills in any holes. ‘Here's how to link the first and last stitches when working in double crochet: At the beginning of a new round, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), and inset the hook in one loop of the second chain from the hook (fig, a), yam over and draw up a loop, insert the hook in the next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop (fg. b), then yarn over and deaw chrough two loope twice. This completes the beginning linked dou- bic exochet (Ihde). Next, work a directed by your pattern around tothe last stitch, then yam over, inset the hook in the laststitch, yam overand_’ draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through two loops on hook (fig. ©), / insert the hook in the second chain ofthe beginning chain-3 (fg. d), yam over and draw the loop through the chain and the semaining two loops on the hook. This completes the ending linked double erocher. Finally, join the round with slip stitch in the top of the beginning ch-3, then chain agsin to begin the next mand. || Ifyou Jook at the top ofa stitch, you will see that there are two loops which form a V. ‘Normally, when you work into the stitch in the standard way, you insert your hook under both loops of the V. But, to snazzy up your stitches, you can work inte either the front or back loop instead of into both. ‘fa pattern instructs you to work into the front loop only, insect your hook under the loop closest to you (fg. a). To work into the back loop omly, insert your hook under the What does it mean if a pattern says to work into the back or front loop of a stitch? loop that is farther from you (fig; b). Next, pull up aloop and complete the rest of the stitch as you normally woald ‘Why work into one loop instead of two? It changes the look of the stitch Tis technique can create a stretchy ribbed effect that is per- fect for cuffs on sweaters and socks. Some- times, a pattern will instruct you to work into the unvworked loop on a later row. And when. seaming, you can work into the back loops only to create a less bulky seam.e editor's letter final touches My new favorite thing about crocheting... We talk a lot about the act of crocheting, but not much about the state of being ¢ with our stitching, But being done deserves some celebration, too—after all, that’ w you get to sit back and admire your work, feel really proud of what you've made and show it off to the world. So why is it that the finishing is so often overlooked? Or worse yet, that projects often not finished at all? The non-finishing phenomenon is so common among cro- cheters and other crafters that abandoned projects even have their ovr nickname: UF or unfinished objects [No two ways abouc it, at a major culprit when it comes to creating UFOs. Not is my home packed with incomplete projects, but also my office is filling up with the 1 just cant help it—I'm constantly hombarded with new patterns, yarns and ideas, an vant to make so many things that | frequently drop whatever Im cucrently working for a litle fing with 2 new erochet love Recently, a few special events called for me to give gifts to several people at once swear, had the very best intentions to start early, but as usual, life (and a few flings) in the way. So there I was, with almost no time remaining, and no gifts to give. I: truly distressed, because I really had my heart st on giving, handmade presents. was resigned to buying everyone gift certificates when fate intervened. Rummaz bout for something or other, I came across 2 few of my UFOs. There just hibernat s from complet eo ool Hie Te was a crochet miracle! In no time I had completed several amazing items. The in my closet, were several beautiful projects that were each only h them on sm Pet? ety mele away, but the best pat ofall was the stnficton of Grishing what I swoesing thee 0 started, I love seeing my work come to life as ] begin one new project after anoths ree 14 forgorten about the ultimate joy thar comes from a completed object. eas added te my Ac luck would have it, we have lots of helpful info on finishing techniques in th Bojeettomaketist: issue (Crochet Class, page 16). Did you know that the methods you use to Finish cr items can actually make or break their final appearance? Check it out. 'm sure itv inspire you to rediscover the unfinished gems in your cosets. My favorite bit from this piece? The author, Amy O'Neill Houck, has a great su tion for ridding your life of UFOs once and for al. Invite your friends over for a finishing party! Clear out those extra projects, and have fan celebrating each com! work of art. think that’s exactly what Vim going to do with the remaining, UFOs i life—and then I can enjoy my next crochet romance with a clear conscience. Bret Bara Editor in Chief p 2 crochet racy «feb /march 2007e @readi acd ing volumes of inspiration Dig your hooks into the best new boo! to couture crochet, these reads will hel By Daryl Brower eee HAG Ox CIN é pereeeete eS t5t ey 200 Stitch Patterns for Baby Blankets By Jan Eaton, C &T Publishing, $25.95 Consider this grest guido ascot to crafting THE ‘standout baby shower gf. Packed with 209 blocks. fgings end stitches, Jan Eaton's colorful collection fof knit and crochet pattems wil get you working {up personalized Deby biankets aster than 7ou (can sey "Ob." Inatretions fr each dosign are occmpaniod by photos of finished swath, and fan at-a-glance Key prevides suitable yar, needle ‘and noe size ad more. These benuifal Bloc fret just forte undor to oot ethor: Stitched in rows ap sheds, they're equally ingpiing for blankte for bigger folks ‘Wo cally love" An intro overview on choosing ‘nd changing colors, creating block pastor, and planing your desion wil holp you steer clear of tnld:profct mishaps. Couture Crochet Workshop: Mastering Fit, Fashion, and Finesse By Lily M. Chin, Interweave Press, $24.95 ‘chapter on converting exiting patterns ond garment “Refinements ia Pitti at the begtnntng of hal-double and double crochet row. 20) crochet today «feb / masch 2007 eek your erochot skile wpa notch with great insidor advice trom crochet master Tity Chin With twenty-four fabulous projects, Chin's latest Book aka the mystery ‘ut of designing, ting and fnessing crochet patterns. Pian your project wit her to crochet ction to wore madle-t-moasare sce | emhor, and then move onto "Crochet SpeciicSuzening” to get the hang o fusing ord to vente shapes wnta crochet slices. Once you've got al that dows, [ge to work on the cic collection of cothing and eccesoriosfoatured (the Malo Sacaet page i, and Coming Pll Chee Veet, page 7, re two of ot favorites oF {te them at Jumping off pint for your own couture creations, ‘Novealy ove! Chin's nifty trio, hike ow to eliminate those pesky exis spaces From stitching baby blankets you build your skills. Cool Crocheted Hats: 40 Contemporary Designs . By Linda Koop, rgbeeenocrary Hid Be MME Lar Boks, $24.95 Sex of scarves but ‘Short oa the tie it ‘takes fo maXe & sweater? Head your hook toward tho artful hat ‘Jennifer Hansen, Goren BlaKey Kinser, Lindsay Obermeyer and ‘many more top dasigners contribute to this creative collecson ot forty head taming locks that run the gamut fam sweet and chic to ‘abulousty funky, Sulted for beginner to inermadiate crochet sel, io end hove offer a fun way to toxture and technique And sines they requie just f modest commitment, you can try tbem al {evenly ove: We'd ike to make our pest project the felted buckot hat on page 60 or the chenille chapke on page Of. jor use the nes a2GET INSPIRED stitch up som Thisluxe ripple throw Silky novelty yarns create a luscious coverlet that’s as luxurious as it is lovely. what you'll need ‘TLC Amoré|foz/70g skins, leach approx 2783254 {zericinyon) 3 sheins #3894 Pum (A) MODA DEA Frivotous, 1 76o2/tg balls, each approx S2y4/76m {ayonipoiyasted bali 49563 Uta Violet (8) NODA DEA Dream, 1760203 balls, each anprox 3y4/5m {nylorvacryie) ‘Sols #5701 Waterlly (C) bals #3705 Bush 0) ‘sols #3603 Plum (€) RED HEART Casual Cor, 401/113 skein, each approx ‘aoya/i2am facrykefeattn/ polester| 2oleine #2642 Black Grape @ IMODA DEA Spettbound 1.78 ‘2/5 balls, each aporox 3yd/@5m (nyiowpovyesten) 1 ball #2760 Bory (6) Sie JN0 Erm) crochet hook Yorn neede the yarn aetna ta @D sroreinrvn @D rics nua vor @® oranie wey ne BD cosai corrindoccerpn 22. crochettoday «feb / march 7007 By doyce Nordstrom enn SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements ‘Approx 49° x607/124.Scm 2 1525om gauge 17 sis (1 pattern repest) and 7rows = X°'/12em using size J/10 [6m crochet hook Gauge isnot entice fortis projet! how to make a gauge swatch one Raw 1 Se 2nd ch ror hock end in exon ch across =18. ow 2 (ight sie) Ch3 fonts as fist cher and throughout, tum, 4. iss, sk next se, en ast se, sk next se] 7 times, § de in last st— 1 ee Row 30h 1.tum, sein each s across— 17s: Repeat Rows 2 and twee Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4X12 square, Adjust hook ie it necessary to obtain correct gauge note ‘Afghanis workod in andom colors with rerdom width patterns, Mode! is made using Ameré Plum as main colar, and wit the following color sequence rows A, Srows D, rons Arows A, 119 G, rows C, 11owG, 4 ows A, Zrows 6, 4rows E, 4 rows A. rows F 2rows 0, dows A, 3 rvs C, 1 Tow, 310s C, droMs A, OAS E, 2 ows 4 rOMs AS rows 0, 2rows G, 4rows A, 2rows C, 4 rows E, Arows A, 1 row, 3 rows 8, LOWES rons A AFGHAN With 4, ch 171 Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hock and in each ch ac = 170.8. Row 2 {right sce) Ch 3 (counts as frst de here a throughout). turn, 4 doin ist sc, sk nxt se, ein rnoxt st sk next se]7 tires, “6 de in ecch of nex x, ak nex s, [do in next 8, sk next se 7 tims repeat fiom * B times; 5 de in last s:~ 10 “waves 170.e. Repeat Rows 2 and 3, changing colors and yams = listee above or as casi, unt! placa measures 51°/144.5em or length desired, ending with A and Row 3, Do not feston of Row Ch 1, turn, soin each st cress border with Round 1h 1, “or sc in next st, ch 2, 1 st) crs to corner, revs, ce sein corer work to wok in ends of rows along side, ch 2, sk row rev sin ext row, ch 2, sk 1 row cress ro comer evs, 13, res] in corner: pivot wok workin fee loops of foundation ch, C12, sk 1 st repeat from * onea more, working acoss founda Gh, in next corner and in ends of rows along the: side to last comer, jon wth s tin fists. Round 2 Si stinto noxt chs, tun, ch 1 10 sn Same sp, ch [rev scin next ch-s, ch 3] ecoss omer, re sc, ch, rer sc in corer eh repeat from * around; 9, join with lst nist st Festen oft finishing Weave ial ens. reduced sai imple of pattern Be creatve your way « See Resources cn nage 98 fr help info and instructal sti] stich ar eet oer ey Abbreviations | Ff ' | used ir | heehee | eat es cba j een jae i | sk skip, i | + Repeat die =tatevinn ace Wak dieser intrckes | twosttcr deed. 1 Vek decors in back ae Use up extva yarn im your stash with this anything-goes aPghan!perfectly pretty pillows Beads add extra sparkle to these shimmery cushions, for a result that’s pure elegance and luxury. what youtll need (MODA DEA Evie, 17602800 balls, each approx 1258/15 {extra fine woot yon! plow: 2890 Sil Blue R561 Mauve 4551 Linon ‘Size 6/6 (4mm) erochot hook ‘or any sizo to obtain correct gauge 148 se S20" peal beads {1 each pio (ser, iides- ‘cen white or color of choice) 11/255em square pitow torr | for each pilow Largo-cyed beading needle “Tapestry needle the yarn 1D coiseinsecteie 2A crochet today «feb / march 2007 By Marianne Forestel emnD SKILL LEVEL: eesy finished size ‘Approx 1070/26.50m square gauge In pattern, 15 sis end 12 rows = "100m Remember o check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch on ow 1 Scin 2nd ch fiom hook and in each ch ass — 17 se. hous ashe on nex 10 fo ar thought) tum Row 20c in net st, sci next st “ie next sts, sein nex st repeat fo * 2 tines more cin next st he is ast st—17 sis. Ch tum, Row-3Scin firs 2 sts, hd in next st "spin next st, nines st; epet ftom * 2 tes rare tin next standin 2 ch of turing 2. Ch 2 tu. Row 4 *Ccin next 3 at, sin nett ropct fom * ‘times more; dein next 3, hc in att. Ch 7, wun, Row Sci fist st ‘scin nex 3 st, hd in next st repeat fiom * two tines more; se inrext sts and ind chof tring ch. Ch2, tum, Rows 6-14 Roooat Rows 2.5 two ter, then rpeat flow 2 once mor. Swatch should measure 4" x 20/1 dom x12.1em.Adjusthook wif necessary «oobtain crest gave notes 1 Boe stating Front, string ll 143 beads onto yarn witn beacing neadla ané push beads dawn, ‘ava from and of yarn. 2 Follow pattem and crochet nomally, continually pushing baads down and out ofthe way. When rngedod, pull one boa up te hook. ‘3 Beads wil be sed one ata time an wrong side of pillow front. Abbreviations used in this pattern hs) chats) de devs cachet de aif double coche Ipta) Soop6s) Se. Srgle crochet | sus) seneres) yo yarn over * Repeat diections fllowing "as many times as nleated | | | special bbrev | rd pull pap, pul Dosd up ogpinet tore yo and pl txaugs Bor ps FRONT With desired colo, ch 42. Row 1 (right sie) Soin 2rd ch from hook and in each oh across — 4 so. Ch 2(sounts as he on nex ron now end throughout), tum Row 2 0c in next st, bead son next st, “doin nex 3 sts, head sc in nant st repaat fem * 8 times ror; dein next st, nde in lst t= 41 sts. Ch ‘um Row 3 Sein fits 2 ts, hd in next st “3: in nex’ ¢ ss, he in pat st repeat trom * 8 times mare: se next standin 2d ch ot turing eh. Ch2, tum Row 4 “Dc in nex: 3 sts bea sc in next st pest ‘om * 8 times more; de in next sts, he in lasts Oh 1, tum, Row 5 Sci fist st “sein next 3 sts, hdc in next ‘epeat from * B times more, ac in next 3 sts an in 2nd ch of turning eh2. 12. tur. Rows 6-31 eneat Rows 25 six tmes mare then repeat Fons 2 and 3 once mre. Atend of ow 31 do notch 2. Fasten olf Weave in ands Be cremtive your way» See Resources on page 98 fer heful nfo and instructionWt seme color, ch 42. Row 1 (right side] Work same as Row 1 on Front. Row 20 innexi st. scin next st; "de inex 3 sts, son next st; ropoat from * 8 times move: cc in nox st hdc in ast et 41 sts, Ch, tum. Rov 3 Work same 2s Fow 3 an Front. Row 4 "De innext’ sts, scin roxt st; rapeat from * Btimes more; cen next 3st, he in laste. Ch, tum, Raw 5 Wore same as Faw 6 an Front. Rows 6-31 Repeat ows 25 six times more, then repeat Rows and 3.once more. At nd of Row 31, donot ch 2. Faston off \Waavo in ond. joining {With right ices together. whip stith sis of Front an Back together Tun right site out and insert pillow form. Sew romain ing ade closed. XXXTXXXTXXX] XX 1 “ELISTTISTLIRT 1 K POT TOK Te ated i tt 2200000000000009 26 crochet today «fb march 2007blushing grannies We're turning shades of red over this darling granny square throw. Old-fashioned charm and easy construction make it a pure pleasure to stitch! By Michele Wiloox: what you'll need RED HEART SuperSaver, ‘axt86g skins, each approx Seryd/39m lacy) 1 skein £0332 Ranch Rad (A) 1 sin #0876 Burgundy (8) = 2skeins #078 Cert (C) Size (855mm) crochet hook ‘or any sia to obtan correct age Yorn nesdle the yarn eee | Abbreviations | used in this pattern his} chains) de double coche Int) loops se single crochet + Repeat rections Koborarg "rary ree seindcsted (Work directions inside parentheses ito seh or | Bosesinctenod Be crekive your way!» See Reso. emo SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Approx 36'/9,Sem x 80'/127em gauge Rounds 1-3 of square = 3" x3///Sem x Som Fall square = 85°x6%¢/17em x 17em Femertber wo check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch With A, eh. Join witht stin fist cht forme ring. Work Rounds 1-3 spare Snatch should measure 3 36 Bam x Sem. Adjust hoot sie if nacsssry tb obtain corct gauge, SQUARE (make 35) With A. cS. Jon wih lst in fist cto form arg, Round 1 Ch 3 {counts es da), work 15 dein rng join with sl stn 3: ch of beginning h-8 ~16 Ue Round2 Ch 1, s¢ in samo has joining; “eh 4, sknext e**; sin next de; repeat from * around, ending final repeat at ** join with st st infrs sc—8 se and 8 cha ps Round 3 Ch 1, sc insane ‘sas joining “2 scin neat hed gn (2c ch 2c in ext, 7 sc innext ch sp**; st innext st; ropeat fom * around, nding fina ‘peat at *; join with sl st in fist sc 20 se, 16 de and 4 comer a2 sp Fasten off xe xO IE 3 on page 98 for help infe ard in Round 4 Join B with sis inany comer 2 sp, ch {counts as do ido, 12. 2 dein sare ch-2 sp as joining; “de in poet 9 sts™, (2c, ch, 2de) in next ‘comnerch-2 sp; repeat fom * around, ending final repeat at **; join with sl st in 3rd ch of becining ch ~ 82 de and 4 came ch? sp. Round 5 “Cr 2, next de, ft, ch 2st in next conor h-2 sp** [ch 2, sk next de, st in next de) B times; repeat from * round, ening final repeat at “(ch 2, ment dz, lst in nex de) § times, ch 2, sk neat jon wit s stn Joining s| st—32 sts ‘and 32 oh-? spa. Fasten off B Found 6 Join C with st stn any corner ch-2 sp, 3 {ecunts as do (de. ch 2, 2 dc) n sare ch? spas Joining: "2 den each of rext 7 eh? sps*™; (2 d, oh 2 2de)in next comer ch-2 sp; rapoat from arcund, ending final repeat at "join nit st in 2rd ch of bogining ch:3 -72 de ard 4 carer oh-2 pa, Round 7.6n1, scin same ch 2s joining sn next he; “sc, ch, sin next corner ch-2 69"; te nowt 18 do; ropcat trom * around, ending final ropeatat *; scin last 16 co; join with sl stn fist sc —B0 se HX KX KK KKK TKK K ELDblushing grannies id]e Tacs Caco pat} eRe Rae Cooma Raley 2B crochet todoy «feb / march 2007 and 4 corer ch-2 sps. Fasten off C, leaving along end for sewing finishing ‘Weave in all cose ends extent ong end, Sew squats tegathar though bth ips of fast round into B rons of? squoras each, Sow rows together edging Round 1 Join C with sin any se on edge of alghen, se lnmaxts> and in each sc arcund all § edges of cefghan, working 2 se in each ch-2 sp at eames of joined squares and 3 acin each of 4 comor ch 2 cp: cf afghan, jin with lst in fst so ~ £32 se. Round 2(h 1, sin same seas joining "ch 3, sk ‘ext so, sein aot se; ropoat fm * round; jn with sls in first © ~ 286 sv and 256 ch 3 sps. Round 3 "Work 2 sin next ch3 sp sist nnext s repeat from * eround, ending final repeat with ss: in joining ol st ~ 532 oc ond 256 sl ss. Fasten of Weave in ends. 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NoTIONS . a the yarn lassie Crochet Tread Sie 10, in French Rose Abbreviations used in this pattern ch chon ‘trouble eble crochet de doubie cochet hide aif double crochet Se single cochet Ipt)_loopts) sk kp alat slp aiteh sp spoce ot atch tr veble crochet ye yore I Work directions in brackets Into svechinlcate, Hl [or 9 Work directors in | Braetets or arentheves num | Eavoftmos indesten { spedal ebbrevietions i BegCl (beginning ste) Ch 3, inert hook in iebeated soace and draw up ap, yo fond drow through 2 ps on Fol twice. yo and draw through all 3Tpe on hook. 30 crachettecy «feb / march 2007 era ov By Joyco Nordstrom eu=> SKILL LEVEL; intermediate finished measurements ‘Aggton 4¥*/11Som wide x S1/12om high uge Fist 2 rounds of mot =7'/5em in ciameter using ‘8206 1.8rn| steel orochet hock. Gauge isnot tcl for his profext! HEART Ch join with ol st in ist ch to form a rng. ‘Round 1 {flwer und) Ch3, yo insert hook in ng ‘and dravupa lp, yo and draw through 2 ips on hook] tise, yo an craw through al 3 Ips en hook {Beg(l made— counts as 1 cluster, ch, (yo, insert hok in ing an draw upalp, yo and drow through 2 Ins on hook) 3 times, yo end crew through all + Ips (hook cluster mace, ch 5] times join witha st in top of BegCl ~6 cusiess ound 2) stirto fist ch sp. ch {counts a de, 6 dein same so; ch 1, [1 dc inne ch sp, ch 115 tines join ath sstin top af tepining ch = 42 ée and Bohl sp. Round 3.013, skrnext ds, scin next ‘6, [oh 3, st neat dear el s, sin ret ce around to last el $9, sk lastcht sp; jin with st stim tat boae of bogining ch ~ 23 ch sp. Round & (orm heart Ch 3, d2 in rext ‘chs, ch, trin next ch-sp, ch 3, et ‘ch, dtr] in next bap, ch 3, ch 3, {cin roxt.oh $9; 09, dein nox b> sp. ch, [hd in next csp, 26 times; fs, cn, lin neat ch-sp (ower point made): fe 2d in ‘nox chs times: ch 3, de in ext ‘hsp ch 3 de, ch a] next oh- ph 3, [ty oh 8, er in nant csp, ch, trin nex oh-sp, ch 3, de innoxt ctrsp, ch join with sl stint at ase of beginning ch 28 chp ound Sst fst, 01 3, son vex sph $imes, 4 upper ge of es, sen rent csp, [6h3, sein net cho 4 times, 2, cn rect chs S times, ch 2, [s, ch, sein tottom point. oh 2: [sin ‘next hep, ch 5 tina, ec in not chs, ch] 4 8 Sc n nent chap ch 4 upper edge of her se innestchap, 0035 tines, sks 3 poi wth sistinbeainving lst Round 6 (ee ciogron) [SIs Seo0]) ach chp fist upper edge esp, st, Beg twice inne hr [st Deo each crs one upper 0g2 cio [lst BegCl tee next cp, fo st BagGiin each ehspto enc: jon win ststin Beginnings st ~31 BogCl ie resen ot finishing Wav inall ands. Lightly cost hear with soray starch and pross. m Be crestive yournayl» See Resources on page 96 fr helpfulinfo and insvuctions.crafty compartments Keep crochet supplies at hand with these clever organizers. Felted wool yarn makes for sturdy construction that stands up to wear and tear. eer a esesd si ED caveictare =e ED cornsainborstory 32 crochet today feb march 2007 By Kil Hay enn) SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements pocket rgaizeroporox 22°76 long x 4/4 rade x 1A don Foskete: approx 2am ong Hook organizer proc 8'20 5m square note ‘Al measurements ar afar felting and inelute hanaing loos. gauge 6 stsand 14 rows =54/ldom ingle stitch bofora faking. Remember to check geuge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch cn. ow 1 Se in Zn ch from hook, de in at oy #5 in rot ch, dein next ch; repeat rom * aross~ 16st. ht un, Row 2S: in fist c, dein nant se; se inmext de, int se; opeat fom * across. Ch, tum. Rows 3-14 flapeat Row 2 twelve tines mare. ‘Swatch shuld measure aprox S/o square. Adjust hack sa ifnecessary to obtain comes: abuse. note The S-pocket organizer is workod begning atthe hanging loops, down the back of the Fist Pocket, ‘across the Base, and then up the Front and Sides, ‘The Front and Sides are then folded over tho back of ‘the pocket and th side and bese seems sewn Yarn {is than joined tothe back of the Base to begin work ‘on the noxt ponte. Abbreviations used in this pattern | hls) chains) de double crochet pts) loopte) se. single coshet spts) spaces) stis)_ tices) tog together ye yar over + Repeat drctens fllowing "as mary times 2s Inleated special abbreviations FP (rort post single crochet Insert hook Fem front bck to ork arounc ‘post of nex st. yo arl cra up ip, yo Ghd dew through beth Ibe on hock pattern stitch Griddle stitch; Sc in frst do, doin nex “sc dd, cn next sc repeat from * across. C1, tu 3-POCKET ORGANIZER note ‘Orgerizer is workd from the fop pocket to the bottom pocket. FIRST POCKET hanging loops (make 2) ‘With A, ch? Row 1 ght sida} Se in 2ne ch fem hook. oc ext oh [zcin next ch, de in net ch twice — 5 ht, tun. Be cresive your way! # See Resources on page 98 forhepful info and inetcrafty compartments 34 coche today feb march 2007 Rows 2-10 Work in rc stitch, At ond of Row 10 1 first loop, do no ch 1. Fasten off, At end of Row ‘1D.on second lop, donot fasten of Fold hanging loop in half lengthwise so foundation ch meats last roa. Row (ight side) Working through oot) ow 10 and foundation ch af sozond hanging loop, sein fst de, dc in net se, sci next de, de inne so] twco, ch & working through both Row 10 ard foundation ch o first henging\oop, se in frst de, de in nex so, (in next do, de next so twice — 12 ss and Bons. Ch 1 tu, beck Row 1 [wrong side) Se in first de, de in noxt se [sc in next de, dn nex sc] tice; (s0 in next eh, de in next ci times; scin next de, de in eet se] Times ~20 ss. Ch 1, win, ‘Work in griddle stitch until piece measures bout 7° (8am fram Joining Flow, encing by werking @ ‘wrong se 10%, bace Row 1 {ight so) FPsc round each st atross— 20 Poe, Ch, tun, Row 2c in fits st de in net st "sc in nents de in poet st repeat from * across — 20 sts. 1, te. Rows 3nd 4 Workin gre sith. At end of ow 4. do mt eh 1. Fasten off A front and sides Row 1 (right sido] With B,ch With ght side fae ing, FPsc around each ston last row of Base, ch 8 20 FPsc and 11 chs. Tu. Row 2 Se in 2nd ch fem hook, [de in nat ch, sin next ch tio: [dc in next t, se in not et 10 ts; de in natch, Ic innextch, dein next ch twice — 30sts.Ch tum. Werk in gid stitch until piace measures about 6'/15.2an from Frontend Sides Row 1. At end of lest ron, do notch 1. Fasten off finishing Fold pice up atRow 1 of Base and Fow 1 of Font ‘and Sos <0 right ids ae ‘ogeter Fl sides of otk o moot agos of Boso and edgos of Bak. ‘th yam needle and yarn, sow sce and baco seams, Weave inends note Fight sides wil be onside of poke. SECOND POCKET back Row 1 With wrorg sie of previous pocket facing, join B with sl stin fst st of last row on Back. ch 1, se insame sta joining dc in nex st. “son nex st dd in pect st; epeat irom * across ~ 20 sts. Ch 1 tun. ‘Work in griddle stitch until Second Pocket measures 76 f\8em from beginning, ending by working wrong sie row. Wit B, work Base same as Fist Pocket. With A ‘work Front and Sites same as Fst Pocket. Work finishing seme as Fist Pott. THIRD POCKET Work sare as Second Pocket, with A for Back and ase and B fr front and Sides HOOK ORGANIZER hanging loops (make 2) With A, ch 1. Rowe 1 (right side) Se in 2rd ch from hook, dein rot ch, *scin next ch d in rext ch; epeet from * aciuss ~10 sts. hf, tun. Rows 2-10 Work in ridlo stitch. At ond of Fw 10 ‘on fist lop, de notch 1. Fasten off Atend of Row 50 on second loop, do rot festen off Fold hanging loae in half longthniso so foundation ch meets lst row. Joining Row (iit sie} Working through both Rew 10 and foundation ch of second hanging icon. ‘cin frat de, de in nat co, [se innext do, éc in next sc] 4 times; ch 8; working through both Row 10.and ‘oundation ch of frst hanging loop, sein fst de, do in eat so, [sc txt ds, oc in net sc 4 teres ~ 20 sts and B chs Ch 1, tm, back Row 1 (arong so) Se in first de, d> in next se [se inet de d in next se] 4 times; [sen not ch, oc in ret ci 4 times, fe in next do, ein next se] 5 times ~28 sts. Ch 1 turn, Werk in griddle stitch until piace moasuras about 7'/17.8amn irom Joining Row, ending by working a wrong side row.ow 1 (ight side FPsc around each st across ~28FPsc. Fasten off A Row 1 vith wrong sie facing, join B with s tin fist ston Row 1 of ace oh 1, 6 in same st as ning, din next st "sc in next st, dein ext st; repoat fem * across 28st. Ch1, tum, Wak i griddle stitch until piece meassres 5/1 4em from Bas of last row, donot eh 1. Fasten oft ‘Avent finishing Fold Frat of pocket over Back at Base so right ses ae together. With yarn needle and yarn, sew sides together. To ceate hook pockets, place 7 trxkers evenly spaces acoss tp eg of front and place 7 nore ra evenly spazec acess ower edge of From. With yam needle and yar sow sraight sean betwaen corresponding top and lover edge mates, working trough bth thicknesses. Weave in ends. felting Pace peels) in ingrie tego oillowcase and close secure Place in washing machine, Ad seeal piso jeans bat towels ox ator 9 agitation. Wash using ot washcot rinse cycle and ml laundry dotorgont. Remove pico and gery poss and stretch into shape Repeat woshing sc, if nocostary until dosiod moasuroments are achovod Pace small abject such as pepoiback took, small boes, coche hooks, €écinsde pockets to ainzin shape, and allow to ey corpitey Eblish ou ogarizors 2s dos note Felting isnot an exact scence. Many factors influence the ovtaome, including the type of washing mactine used, water qualty, water temper ‘ature, detergent type, amount of agitation, even the dye tat of the yam. CChack your wore fraquontly to achieve desired resis. You peoe may raquita washing in two or more cycles befcre desired results are achioved. Embellish your organizers Ra elem ee elec buttons, embroidery—or just eens prefer a cleaner look Tx Px Px PP] Sa | j x a } } : griddle stitch pattem 3 1ovely dishcloths Wrap these sweet cloths with some pretty soaps for a heartfelt gift any time of the year. oa the yarn Fashion Creche Tverin Watm Rose t Abbreviations used in | this pattern ch. choin double crochet sage crochet sk skp [a | > space stich ] + Ropes deco flowing 2 pany times anced Werk recon: ntrackets fate of nes nnd 36. crochet today feb / march 2007 By Chelle Griseam exc> SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements ‘Aporox 230m square gauge 5 sis and 18 roves = 4°/10om over pattem as estaised using size E/4 (85mm) crochet hook. Gauge isnot critical for this project! how to make a gauge swatch ‘With Aor B. ch ow 1 Sein 2rd ch from hook and in each ch axross = 25 Rew 20h? (doos not count 28a st) tum, den each st across, Row 3.1, tun, sen each de across. Repeat Rows Zand 3 fourtesn more times, then regeat Row 2. Resuiting gauge swatch should meas: ture appr 4° x 4"/1Dam x 1Dem, Adjust hook sie if rnoatsary ta obtain correct gauge. notes {To change color, werk as ttc of old eolor until there ae 2 loops revaining on hook. Yem over with new color end draw though oops on hook to com plete stitch 2.V~hen changing coor, drop old color ard pick up ‘new color, do not cary colrs ecross bark of work, ‘3 Rofer te chart for clarification when working color change patter. DISHCLOTH 1 with A. 48, Fw 1 S¢ in 2nd ch from hook and in ezch ch across -4s, Row 2.Ch 2 (¢oos not court aa stitch) tum, de in each s¢ actos. Row 31, tun sc in each de across. Rows 4-6 Repeat Rows 2 and once, then repeat Fow 2 ones more. Row 7 Ch 1, tr, sein ist 78; change 18, so impoxt dg; chango to A, se in ast 23 de Row 8 C2. tum, coin fis 2s, changer 8, de imped 3s; orange 1 din ast 22 ow 90h 1, tum, sin fist 21 dc change 108, se inex de: change oA, sin ast 21d ow 10.052, ds in frst 200; cha ent 7s; change to A, din lest 20 se ow 11 Ch 1, tun, cin fst 19¢c change iB, de in next 9 de; change tA, sin iast 1962 Row 12 Ch2, tun, dein fist 18 se change 1B, de in nxt 11 change to, dein as 18s ow 13 Ch 1, tum, sein fis’ 17 dc: change mB, de in next 19 de; change to, son ast 17 co Row 14 Ch 2, tum, din fist 16 sc change 108, de in next 15s: change 10.8 din ast Row 15 Ch 1, tum, scin ist 1§ dc; change 108, de inneyt 17 de; change to, sin est 152 Row 16 Ch 2, tun dein fist 14 sc change to, de innext 19 change oA, dc in st 1 5 Rew 17h 1, tum scin fst 13d; change to B. do in nxt 21d; chang to A sin ast 13 Row 18 Ch2, tum, de in ist 12 sc change 108, do ivnoxt 23; change to A, doin ast 12s ow 1901, tun, sein fist 1 de; change to B, ds in nant 5c change oA sin st 11 6. Row 2002, tun, dein fist 11s; chargo to B, do inert 25s; change to A, doin last 11 50 Rows 21-23 Rope Rows 19 end 20 orca, hen repeat Row 19 once more Rew 24 Ch 2 turn, de in fst 12; change TB, inet 19; chango to. dc innate; change to 3, dein net 1 9; chong to A, din last 1 Row 25 Ch 1 tum, sn fst 13 do change 0B, se in ext 9 de change 104, = nner change 10 2, eein next 9d; crarga to A, én ast 13.4 Row 26h 2. im. din fist 140, change tB, de in next? change to A, de in next 5s: change 1 B, dc innoxt 7s; change to A, dein last 14 sc Row 27 Ch tun, sin fst 15 change to B, se in nex de; change to A, sin nex T de change to 2, sc innoxt Se; change to A de lst 15 8, dein Be creative yur way! Sae Resources on p208 98 forhebpulinfe and instucters, <3 — ~eee) cecace in each se across. lovely ; RAS an cde else dishcloths eta ona mieinra eet ere aihibies eae ah border ound 1Fvt werkt akin orc of owe alongs, wth A ‘ch 5 [counts as dc and ch 2), [sk next de row, de in next sc row, ‘ch 2] ross 1 next commer dc, ch 2, de in cores; pivat work to 6 OKKKOOOXK sotin ee las ang pposte sect undainchen2 ttf mH ends nroteh, ch) aes rvt cree, ch2. bdoeccaoaancs comer pivot orto wo in ene of rows along si, ch2 Ik art 1 i hoxton dn nest sry] aces ora coma 65, ch AEN. 2. in comer, prt asta wokin sof at ow, c2, 42 ASAI AY ay ‘st, de in next so, ch 2] across to last comer; [de, ch 2]in same sp as begining ch: join with ss in Sd ch of begining x5, pair and Fast ff A ruffle edging i ruffle edging s i Join 8 wth st st in ay corner = : chs. iS 25 Round 1 Ch 3,5cc in seme ch2 9, scinnedt oo, “4 din nex. evZsp.sein rer ce] acoss 10 ‘camer 6425p, 6 dein ern ch- 2sp sein next de epeat rom * rund jin with lst in top oF try this! Theses tt rot abet stars ‘os onpowats ne At Fin oct | | a 19 w 8 L Thvead Sze 3in tesining ch 8 w= #775 Worm Rose and # 1 £201 Write seer ° finishing Weave in all ers. DISHCLOTH 2 chart ‘CHART KEY Wtene ste z ee Aaa frtdou m ale Everrumberadroweind Here's ow to work the intersia heer ote Use a separate ball of yarn forthe back first color until there are two loops on the Fook. youre calor on either sce of heart so tat Yarn over with the new colar and complete the ‘yuican pick up te new color on each sida of the stitch as you normally would. heart rater than carving inthe bark ofthe wort. 7g snitch colrs ago, epect the same To swith eoo's, work the Last sitchin the process, yaring over with the second bal of yer. 98 crochet tocby « feb / march 2007} Help for Hooking Hands Nip wrist pain in the bud with these helpful hints. By Sera Graham For erochoiers young ard ol, wrist end hand fain associated with or fevoite caf is nath- ing new. Bt tate heed That sight eching anc ‘ingjing you ray fo! whan you'e “inthe zone" and detenined to finish that last row may leadtt0 RSI (epetitne sirass injury The detailed natura of erchot makes us rime ‘candidates for developing inary and, worst ‘ase scenario, carpal wine syrcrome, Toke care while stitching —toiow ae some simple things you can do to koep RS rom crarping your crf Rest those handst Ceritod occupational therapist rin Flog says ‘hat stopping to stretch your hands even for a few minutes wil rake a ference.“ you len to cochet fran hou, abe quick ‘reich break avery 20-30 mites,” she advises. tis the repetitive motion and static posture tht causes stan on delicate tendons inthe hand, she says. Loosen your gr. Mary cicchetts especialy hase new othe craft, havea tondoncy to make snug stitches end stress hands by hong hooks too tightly. Looser up ladies end gems! Crocet is sup- posed t be relaxing Hot hands, Koop yourhands warm while crocheting to promote circulation. Weevingfingertess ves (that you have crocheted of coarse! vill keep you cozy and your hands happy white you cat. You can also find nylon gloves with wrist support at your foval dugstore Neutralize it Koop your wrist ane elbow in anectatpos- ‘ton as much es possible. Accarding to Fig it may be helt crochet with hands closer to your lp, which esemoles a natal resting Fostion. Aso: Sit up sagt Jost ee your ‘mother awoys wamed you, hevng improper posture is unbeccming—ad it cen cause pain ‘while crocheting. Happy hooks Some hooks eo fern from others Experiment wih pest, wooden and alumicum hoks and with iferent trans. Wien were ing with small heoks, adging foam grips can really help ease tension. For mor inforration on RSI and corpel tunel ‘smtome, goto the Nationa Institute of ‘Neurological Disorders and Stroke at rins.h gv, or contact your physizin, wt ve your vey! « See Resources.cn page 90 for helpful ifo and insructions WARM-UP TIME! ‘The following exercises can help prevent pain during crachot sessions. We recom- mend consulting your doctor before starting a regimented hand exercise routine, 1. Standing up, extend bath arms in front of you with palms facing out. Hold for 5 seconds, 2. Relax hands for 5 seconds. 3, Make each hand into a ‘ist, keeping wrist straight. Hold for 5 seconds. 4. With each hand in a fist, bend wrists down. Held for § seconds. Shake out hands and repeat stops 10 times. {eb / march 2007 + crochet today 39 TTT TE TTpet project Show your puppy some love by crafting this crochet collar. | Personalize it with buttons, beads, rhinestones and more. the yarn RRNA ACT POR @D snr sorrintaorce Abbreviations | used in this pattern oh chain be double crochet | sist sipsiteh | 40 crochet today tenymar 2007 SKILL LEVEL: easy sizes ‘small (medium, arge) finished measurements. neck circumference: 12(16,20)/305 2055, Stlem gauge Ona cele = 1/2. using sie FS (275m) ‘crochet hock, ‘Remember to check gauge for best rests} how to make @ gauge swatch (Make first circle of coller, as follows: Ch 4; jcin with ‘si stn first ch to form ring. Round 1 Ch 3 {counts as de}, 11 de in ring: join with ‘| stn top of beginning ch — 12 do. Resuttrg rel sheuld be approx 1/25 9 dlareter. Aust hea sic fnacossary ta cbtain corect gauge. COLLAR (Ch join with st stin Fst ch to form ing Round 1 right si) Ch 3 cunts as 69, 1 din ‘ing join wth st st top ofogining ch 12 de Round 2 Ch 7 (courts as de acc 4 turning chs stin fh from rank to form a ring. ch 2 int wk so that wrong sis facing, sin fist de of rovious rou, tur work so that ght stoi fac ing, § dein rig. Aopoat Round 2 ntl eotar woasures (13, 177/28 (8, 34am End Round Ch7 (suns s cand oh 4 uing ct, s1 stint ch om hockt form ing ch’ pot wok that wrong sid is facing, sstin fist dof revius round, turn wok so that ight sido fae ing 10. inns ci with in ting ch. Finishing Round § én next ring; jen wth sl tin ‘uming ch Aepeat Finishing Round across to fis one. Fasten of finishing ‘Whipstitch ends of collar to ends of parechute buck- Je. Whipstitch D-ring to collar, placing it close to the femaee end of the buckle. Sew beads or butions to ‘collar for decoration (optional). Secure ends tightly. Weave all ends FRpeet Round 2 unt colar Is 3° lass tan desired length ENO POUND SE. ROUND FOUND? Roun 1 2, Nz Zales AS TS TS TS TS AS ‘Repeal Fishing Round across fo Round # Be create your way! « See Resources on page 98 for helo info and instructors. so DRagH PAUL MATOFOR WOREPRESENIS COM HAH MARE BF A f=what youtl need (MODA DEA Spelbound, 1.78 ‘xg balls, each approx ‘S2y/t5m lnsor/pclyester) ‘all 72760 Berry (A) Vall #7112 Black (8) ‘Size L11 [Bm erochethook ‘or any size to obtain corect g2ug0 ‘Stich holder Yar nosdle the yarn ED swtmnan sae X¥EK sy ox ie XXXK® 7 I XXX SS a 4 = = =a aa | = 42. crochet today feb / march 2007 flirty fringe scarf Bold, graphic stripes go girly thanks to slinky ribbon yarn and a touch of sparkle. Stitch it in an instant! By Shisl Mor emc5 SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements 4/10em wido x 48'/122cm long, excluding fringe gauge 50 dc and B rows = 4/10am usin sie 11 Bn) crochet honk emerrber to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Work Rows 1-6 cf scart Resulting gauge swatch Should measuce approx” a/em x om, ne: estar, aust hook size to obtain corect gauge. SCARF With 3, ch 12 Row 1 (rich side} Dein th ch fram hook ccuns a8 2a), doin ext chan oach ch to ond — 10 de Rw 2 (wrong side) C3 fecunts a5 de here ane throught) tum, ei ach stars. Drop, but do nt ct. 8. With wrong site acing, join A lower ight coer Row 3 (won side) Werking in ends of rows, work 6 sc evenly spaced along gt ede: wertng acess {e of previous aw ch 3 counts 28 hare and throughout [Fain next 2 6, BPE in neat 7] twin, dein est de— 16st Row 4{cigh sie) G13, tun, de next ss: leave f scunvarked — 10 sts Drop but do not cut, A. With ight ste facia, place previously dopoed B beck on hock Tu. Rw 5 (rich site] Werkng in ends of ows, work 6 sc erly spaced along riht ede, working acess de of previo ow, ch, FP in nent 2c, Bd in rext2 dete, din ast cb — 1 ts. Row 6 wong side) Repeat ow 4 Drop but do at cut, B. With wrang side Facing, Flaca reviouly dropped A beckon hk Repeat Rows 3.6 unt scarf measures 41 7em, ‘hen worc Rows 3 and 4 once mere Abbreviations used in this pattern ch chain e_ouble crochet S€-single crochet stl) stiches) + Repost ciractione flowing * a= many ‘umes as ingested I Wir drectons in brackets umber of ‘ines incicated special abbreviations FPde (ont post double croc) Yorn pee ee eet ede te ‘font around indicates sch yarn over sod ctem up loop, [yn over end dren through wwe loop on hook see Pe (back port double crochet Yarn ‘over insert hook from back to font 2 beck around indicted atch, yarn ever and craw up loop yan ever and craw through ime loops o7 hook) sviee Drop, but donot eut, A. With right side faxing, pi Previously dropped B back on heok Last Raw (ign side) Werking in ends of rovs, ‘work & sc evenly spaced along right edgo Fasten off and 8 finishing fringe ‘Attach 9 A colo finges 1 the Bend of scart. B calor fringes to end af scar as follows. (ut 27 stants each of A and 8 12°/908cm loc Holding 3 strands together, fol strands in alt = tse crothet nook to draw fol through end ot so ‘Draw ends of strands trough fold an pul tig Weave inal ends. Be cretive your way! « Soe Rasoutens on page 98 for hep into ar inst.swingy coat Big on style and flattering on everyone, this By Jennifr L. Apploby eun> SKILL LEVEL: intermediate sizes XS (S, ML, XU Instructions are for XS wth ‘changes fr S, M, Land XL in parentheses, finished measurements Dust: 35 (38, 40,43, 481/69 85°5, 1015. 109, 11g.s}em ength: 19920, 20% 21, 214/49. (61, 82,535, st5bn CROCHET HOOK . nan Neues) gauge ‘With larger hoak; 12 sts and 9 rows in hee = 4'der th smaller hoot: 14 sts nd 10 rows i hilo = 4#N0on enember to check geure for best rests! the yam ED verona teade how to make a gauge swatch With argor hook, ch 14 ‘Row 1 Hic in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as first nde); “sk next ch. 2 hie in next ch, repeat ‘from * across — 12 hde. Ch 2 (rounts as hie on next owl, tur. ow 2 Hic Invests “skrox st. sin next st ‘repeat from * across to last 2 sts finclusding turning chi sk nex st, 2 he in Zeke ot ting ch-2— 12 hdc. Ch 2, turn. Repeat Row 2 seven times more. ‘Swatch should maasure 4° x 4'/100n x 10cm, Adjust ‘hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. RIGHT FRONT. With larger hook. eh 26 (28, 30, 32.34), Rowe 1 (rich side) Hein A ch fram hook 3 skipped ths count as first hd), "3k nent ch, Zhe in net ch, repeat fom * aos 1 last 2 os, sknext ch, bd in last en ~23 (25,27, 29.31) hb. Ch 2 (cous as first hd on naxtrov nov and troughot), tum Row 2 Het in isi st. *scnextst, Zhu in rext st; repeat from * acoss to last st ant skipped chs on 44 crochet toy «feb /march 2007 cropped jacket is a real must-have. Tweedy yarn and button details give it extra oomph. Abbreviations used in this pattern eh) chain) hhde_ aif double crocher pts) loons) een sevainting) se tinge crochet ak kp slat sip ates si(9) stiches) tog toaetner yo yam over 1 Repeat the drections ini brackets 25 many tines os ncleated * Repeat directions folowing * es may tines os indicate. special abbreviations Iide2tog he 2 sts together) (1, insert foal inant st, yo and draw up aip)twice, yo and dian tough ell ps on hook. ‘ourfation ch; sk nets fd in st skipped ch. Ch 2. tur. Row 3 Hdcin fists; “sk nex st, 2 ein next t repeat fan * aguss o last 2st lindudng turing ch ext st, ho in 2d ch of tuming ot C02 tun, Fepeat Row 3 until work from beginning measures about 12 (12,12, 12%, 12A7/30.5 (905, 905, 21.5, 315)on, encing by werking a right sd row. At enc cf fast row eh 1, turn instead of eh 2, turn. armhole shoping Row 4 (wong sido) S stin fit 5 sts, ch2(eoun's ‘as fist), hdc in same ata lastest, *skrexts: ‘Zhi in nex st repeat from * across to lst 2 sts including turning chi sk next st, hdc in 2nd ch of ‘uming 6-2 19 (21.23.25, 27 he. On. wr. Row 2 right side) Hs in frst st; *3t next st, 2 hoe lnnaxt spent Frum * across to lest 4 ts neo Be croatve your way « See Resources on page 98 fo helpfulinfo and instructionswingy coat | try this! | Wolovo the cestintheso | colors, too. (Use the same farceeuesien pea TED HEART ud Neth sar Osta «EDA. Meas in P1353 Merlot 46. crochet today feb (march 2007 ing turning chi: sk next st, hein next st, hde2tg in ‘same st as last hde made and in 2nd ch of tuning ch.2 [skipping hae in botwecn| 18 (20,22, 24, 28) tid. Ch tu, Row 3 Si fist st, hdcin next st; “sk nox st, 2 hoe in next st repoat from * across to last 2st includ ing tuning ch sk next st, hd in 2nd ch of tuning ch2= 17 (19, 21, 23, 25) hdc. Ch 2, tum, Row 4 Héc in first st “sk nex st, 2 ho in rest ‘Fopeat from * access lat 2st inducing turing chi kext st hie in 2nd ch of turing ch-2. Cn2, tum, Fepeat Row 4 until work from beginning measures about 17(174, 18, 184, 197/43 (445, 46.5, 47, 48.5j0n, oncing by werking wrong side ow. At end of last row, ch 1, tun instead of eh 2, tun. neck shaping Row 1 (rit sie) Si st in frst sts. ch 2 (counts as fist), hae in sam stas last lst, “sknaxtst,2 hid in noe st; repeat irom * anross to last 2sts (including uring ch sk nex st, hain 2nd ch of turing ch-2 ~ 13(15, 17,19, 21} hd. Ch 2, tum, Row 2 ie m fists; *sk not st, 2 hdc in next st opoat from * across to last 4 sts including tuning ch sk nex st, hde 2g in next stand in 2nd ch af ‘turing cr? (skipping hdc in between) ~ 11 (13,15, 17,19) hdc. Ch 2, tum, Row 3 ist 2 sts, 2 hdc in nxt st "sknoxt st, 2 hae in next st; repeat irom * across to last 2 sts (incling turing chi k nex st, hdc in 2nd ch of turing ch-2~ 1012, 14,16, 18) he. Ch 2, tum, Row A Hie in Firsts; *3k next st, 2 hdc in next st repeat from * across to lest 3st including tuning ci sk nex st hde2tog in ext standin 2nd ch af ‘wring ch-2~8 (11,13, 15, 17) i. Ch 2, wm, Rows § and 6 Hac in fist st “skrext st, 2 hie in ‘next at; repeat from * across to lest 2 ss linclucing ‘tuming hi) k rest st, hds in 2nd cof wmning ez (12. tur. At end of Row 6, do notch 2, Fasten off LEFT FRONT With argo hook, ch 26 28,20, 22,34 Row | (igt sie) Hoc in sh ch from hook (3 skipped ‘ns count a fst hd “sk next eh, Z hdc in net repeat rom * across to last 2 chs; sk next ch, he in last ch ~ 23 (25,27, 29, 31) hdc. Ch2 (counts as first hud on next row now end throughout), tur Row 2 Hide n fist st; “sk next st,2hdc in nest st rapoat tem * asoss to lat st and slippo cs on foundation oy sk next st, hein fist skipped ch. Ch Row 3 Héc in fist st “sk next st, de in next ropoat from * across to lat 2st [induing turing chi sk next st, hd in nd ch of tung ch. Ch 2, tum, Repeat Row 3 until work from baginning measuros about 12 12, 12, 124, 1241/80. (205, 30.5, 317, 231.Ziem, ending by working aright side row. armhole shaping Row 4 (vrorg side) Hic ist st, “sknext st, 2 hc in ext st repeat irom * across t as 6 st inclu ing ting ch: sk reat std in nent st~19 [21,23 25, 7) he. Ch2, tum, leaving rem sts unworked ow 2 (ight side) Sk fst 2sts, 2h in next st; "se ‘est st ie in next st; repeat from * across 0 last 2. (neluding turning ch; st next st, hdc 2nd ch of tuming ch-2 — 18 (20, 22,24, 26)hde. Ch, tr, Row 3 Hde in fi'st st “sk ner st, hain next st; ‘repeat from * across t ast 3st including turing ch sk net st, hdeZtog in next st ard in 2nd eh of turing ch-2~ 17 (19, 21, 23, 25) bdo. Ch 2 urn, Row 4 Hein fists; “skredt st, Zhde nnext st repeat from * across to last 2st ircutig turing ch sk mex t i in rd ch of tuning eh 2. Ch 2, tur, Repeat Row & until werk fom beginning measures about 17 174,18, 184, 19) /43 (445, 455,47, 48.5)2m, ending by working a wrong side ron. neck shaping ow 1 (right sida) Hac in fist st; “sk next st, 2h in next st tepeat irom * across t lest 6 sts inclu ing tuming ch, sk next thd in net st~13 15,17, 18,21] hoe. Ch 2, turn, leaving rem sts unwerked ow 2 Sk first 2 sts, hc in ext st; “St neat st, 2 fie inet st repeat from * across to last 2 sts (including tuning en. sk next t,t in eh oF ‘uring eh-? 11 (13,15, 17,19 hee. 2 urn, Row 3 Hein fst st, “sk next st, 2 dc in next st repeat fom * acess to last 4st including wuning ch skrnext cn net st, sk next st, ha in 2rd ch ‘of tuning oh-2— 10(12, 14,18, 18) he. Ch 2, tun Row 4 Sk fist st inex! st. “se next st, 2 he in next st: repeat from * ecr0ss 10 last st (inc ing tuming ch, sk next st, te in 2nd ch of turning ch-2—9(11, 13,15, 17). Ch, tur Rows 5 and 6 Hic i fis st “sknast st, 2h in next repeat fm * across to last sts incuing turning chy sk next st, ein 2nd ch of turing 2 Ch2, tum. At ond of Row 6, do notch 2. Faston off BACK ‘With larger ook, ch 56 (60,64, 68,72,Rw 1 (ight site) Hae nth ch fr hook 3 skigped ef count asst ha} “seat, 2 he inne eh; epet rom * cross flat 2 che; ck next, hd inact ch ~ 53/57, 61, 6, 6) hdc. Ch 2 courts as ration next on row and thoughout, tr. Rew 2 Hc in ft st: “senor st,2hde innoxt st repeat from * across to last stand skipped chs on foundation cy sk next, he in fst. skippod oh. Ch, tur. Rew’ Hsin frst st; “ak noe st, 2 hdc in next st tepeet from * eres to last 2's luting ‘uring cist ext st, in 2nd ch of tening h-2.(h2, tum Repeat Row 3 unt work rem begining meas ues about 12 (12, 12, 124 12790. (305, 305, 317,31 Jem. ending by working aright side 108 astro, ch 1, tum instead at ch2, Row age Sl tin Fetch? zs fist ho) cin same st as lst st ‘crest Zin next repeat rm * across = ts 5 inci turing ch stat st. ke spent st~ 45 48, 53,57, 61) C7, tu, scoerg rem sts unwed Fw 2 (gt side) «fs 2 sts, 2 ue in next st “senetst, Zhe in next: repeat fon * across to ast 4 sts (netting turing ck next st heen nest, Ra 7tog n same st as est he made arin 2 ch of tuning ch-2 (siping de inbetween) —43(17, 51,85, 59) hdc. Ch 2, tum Rew 3Sktst st, 2h ined st; “sé next st 2nd in nxt st: repeat frm * across to last 3 sts inlcing turing oh: kext st in ret st 42 (16, 0, 64,58) ke. Ch 2, tun leaving ‘uring ch unnorked. Row 4 Hein first st; *senaxtst, 2hde innext st: epest fom * across to last 3 at incising turing cl st next st, hc in nat st ~ 4145, 48,53, 57) hee. Ch2, tur, leaving tuning ch unorked Row 5 Hoc in fist st “sknaxtt, 2hde innoxt st; repeat fom * ecross to last 2 sts nciaing turing ch st net st. hcin 2nd ch of turing chr? Cn2. tu. Repeat Row unt work fm begining meas- ues about 18 19%, 20,204, 211/48. (49.5, 508, 82.1, 53:}em, ending by working a right side 1 left neck shaping Rows 1 {wong side) Hac in fists; “sk next st, 2 he in next st; repeat rom * 2(3, 4, 5, 6) ines moro; knot st hd in nost at (11, 13,15, 7) hee Festen of, leaving rem sts unwoked Hight neck shaping Row 1 Vith wrong site facing sknet 73 son lasrew of Amale Stepng ater last stverked now 1 of aft Nck Shaping st insti, ch2 (counts a fist he) én carr ta jin ing; “sents, 2 hin ret t repeat fom *2 (8,4,5,6 times more; ket st hic 2d ch of tuningch2—9(1, 13,15, 17s. Fasten ft SLEEVES (make 2) With ager hock, ch (3,40, 40,42). Row 1 (ht se an toh from ok (8 skinned chs count sits hoo: “skrext ch. 2 1 nxt ch; repeat tom * acrass to last 2 chs; sknet ch hin last ch 35 (35,37, 97, 30) hd. Ch 2 (counts as frst hdc on next row row ard throughout, tun Row 2Hab in fists“ nets, Zhe in nat st ropeat from * aos to lat st nd skipped ‘hs on feundeton ch; st next thd fst skipped ch. Ch 2, tum Row 3 Hie in fists; “sk nxt st, 2hde in naxt st ropeat from * across to lat 2s nludng turning ch sk next st, hd in 2d ch of tuning chr2.Ch2, tum. Rows f and § Ropcat Row 3 two tinos more Row 6 Work 2 hn frst; "Senet st, Zen od st rpoat from * acess to last 2st ind ing tring ch skrextt, hen 2nd ch of un- ing ch2— 37 (7, 23, 2,4) hdo. Chyna Row 7 Sk ist st, Zien nett; "sk nee st hdc in next st epeat from * across to last 3 st iruting tring oh: knoxt st, 2 ds in next st. Ch 2, ur, leaving tuning sh ured for sizes XS and $ only Rows 8-11 peat flow 7 four times more Row 12 Hic in fist st, 2 hde in net st; “sk next st, 2 ec in next st; repeat ftom * across to ‘umirg hide in 2rd € of tuning che? — 38 de. Gh 2, urn Rows 13-17 Repeat Row 3 five times more. Rows 18-24 Repeat Rows 6-12 onco, At ond of Row 1841 hdc, At end of Row 24 — 43 ede, Rows 25 and 26 Repeat Row 3 two times more ‘tend of Row 26 ch 7, turn insta of ch 2, tum, for sizes M and L only ows 8-10 Aepeat flow 7 three times mor, Row 11 Repeat Row 12 on XS and sizes ~41 ed. Rows 12-15 Repeat Fow 3 four times more, Row 16 fienex: Row 6 ~ a3. Rows 17-20 flepeat ow 7 four times more, Row 21 Repeat Row 12 on XS and $ sizes — 45 bad. Rows 22-24 Repoat Row 3 three times mere Row 25 flepeai Row 6 ~47 hic, Rows 26 and 27 Fepest Row 7 two times more ‘Atend of Fow 27, ch, tum instead of ch 2, tur. for size XL only Rows 8 and 9 Repeat Row 7 two times more Row 10 Repest Row 12 on XS and $ sies ~ 43 bid. Rows 11-13 Repeat Row 3 thee times mere, Row 14 Repeat Row 6 ~ a5. Rows 15-17 Repeat Row 7 hee times mre, Row 18 Repent Row 12 on XS and § sizes ~ 47 bd, Rows 19-21 Repeat Row 3 tho times mere, Row 22 Rejext Row 6 ~ 43 nt. Rows 23-25 Repeat flaw 7 thee times mere, Row 25 Repeat Row 12 on XS and § sivas 61 do. Rows 27 and 28 Fepeat Row 3 two tines more ‘tend of Fow 78, ch tum instead of ch 2, turn, sleeve cap shaping Row 1 stin fist 55, 6,6, 7st, ch? (counts as fist) hs in same st as ast lt, “st reat st, 2d in next st; ope tom *ab085 19 last 66 7,7. ts incuting turing ch: sk et thn next st—35 (35 37, 3,33) eke. (2, tn, leaving rem st unworte, Row 2 ds fist “sk nex st 2 hide nest St: Tepe rom *acras a as sts neuting turing eh sk ret st, hein next t,he 20g in sama sta lst he made ardin 2nd ch of tun ing ch-2 (tipping hac in betwaer) ~3 (24, 36, 3,30) hdc. Cn2, un4B crochet teday feb / march 2007 Row 2 Sk ist st, 2 hoc in ned st "sk next st, 2 he in next st; ropec from * cross to last 4 sts (nc ing turing ch ak next st, hd in next st, 20g in same sts last dc made and in 2rd ch of tring (ch [skipping he in between} 39 (33,25, 95, 37) he. 002 ur, ow 43k ist st, 2 hdc in not st “skrext st, 2 hdo in next st, repeat from * acts to lst 9st includ Ing turning ci sk next sth in next st~ 32 G2 ‘31,34, 36) he. Ch, tu, leaving turing ch aworkad [Row 5 Hit in is st ’sk eat st hdc in next st rapeat frm * across 0 last 3s (nlucng taming ct, senaxt st hdc in neat st~31 (31,33, 33, 38). C2, ‘um, oavirg turning ch unworkod Row 6 Hot in fists; “st nex st 2 hdc in eat ts repeat from * arose to last 4s (including tring thi; skrnext st, hdc in nat st hdeZtog in same st 25, last ide made and 2nd ch of tuning ¢F-2 (skipping hc in betwoer) -30(30, 32,2, 34) ho. Ch 2, tm Row 7 fapeat Row 3 28 73, 31, 31,33) ee, Row 8 Sk fist i, 2 us in ext st, "sk nent st, hae in nxt st repeat from * aboss 1 lest 5 sts ineluc- ing turning ch); sk next st, he in nee st de Zt0g in same st a5 ast hde mado and in next to lst st(skp- ping hdc in botwoon) 27 (27,23, 28,31) he. Ch 2. turn leaving turing ch urworkod, Rowe 9 and 10 Fepest Row B twa times ove. A ‘ond of Row 9 25 25, 7, 27,23) hae. At end ot Row 10 ~23 23, 25, 25,27) hdc Row 11 Sk fist 3 sts, Ze innest st “sk text st, 2 hae in net st repoat fem * across to last 5 ste sk next st, hde2tog in net st ard in next to last st(stp- ping de in between) 18 (18,20, 20, 22) hie. Ch 2, turn, leaving turning ch unworked Row 12 Sk fst2 sts, hde n roa st; "st next st, 2 hide in nett; rpat irom * azross to last 5 sts sk next st, IhdeZtog in next standin not to last st {skipping hic in between) ~ 19 {13, 15,16, 17} hd. Fasten off finishing Block al pies to given measurements BUTTON PLACKET ow 1 With ight side facing and smelor hook, jin yaa With sc in edge of turning ch at begining of lastrow on Left Font Armbole Shaping, work 54 (66, 56, Be, 60) more sc evenly spaced down edae of rows, ending with s in edge ot ROW 1 of Left Fant ~ $5 57, §7, 58,61} so Ch 2, tun Row 2 Her in fst sc: “sk next sz, 2 hdc in next sc; repeat fom * across to last 2st. sk next sc hdc in last sc 86 (7.57.89, BI) hde. Oh. tur, ow 3 lien fist st; “sk next t, 2d in next; ‘epeat fom * ass tolast 2 sts linduding tring ch next st nZnd ch of turning e2. C2, tum Rows 4-7 Repeat Rovr 3 fou times more, At ond of Fow7, donot ci 2. Fasten off Weave in ends BUTTONHOLE PLACKET for all sizes Row 1 With rght side facing and smaller hook. join yam with evi 2rd skipped ch at beginning of Row 1 ‘on Figh Front work 54 ($6, 56, 53, 601 more s> evenly spaced up edge of rs, ending with sein teaige of last cow on it Front Armbole Shaping — 5587, 51, $8, 61) so. Ch, win. Fowrs 2 and 3 Repeet Flows 2 and’ cn Burton Plaket. for size XS only Row @ Hae in firsts; “th butonhole made), sk next’ sts** [Ine in nxt, sk next st 6 times. he in naxt st repeat fom * 2 times more; repeat rom * to" once: 2 hdc in neat tk not, hd in nd ch of turing ch-2 44h and 4 ch 8 sps. Ch, tu. Row 5 Hdoin fst t, snot st, he in next s;*Sk next ch, 2hde in naxt ch, sknoxt eh"; 2 hdc innaxt st, [sk nex’ st, 2 hee in net st 6 times; repeat fom * times more epeat irom * to ** noe; knox st, hoc in 2nc ch of tuning el-2 ~35 hd. Ch 2, tum for sizes S and M only Row 4 Hc in fst st sknext st; *hde in neat st, ch 3 (burtonhote made), sk next 3 sis** 2 hécin next St, sk next st 6 times; repeat from * 2 times more: repeat from * ta once; 2h in nee st, sknaxt ‘st hdc in 2nd ch of turing ch-2~ A he and 4 ch} sps. Ch 2, tu. Fw 5 Hac i ists, sknest si, Zhe next st, “Sk next ch, Zhde in nec ch, skeet ch, 2 hen next ct, [o not st, 2 hein nex st} 6 mes; repeat from * 2 times more; repoat from * 10 ** once; skrext st, Ind in 2d ch of turing ch-2 ~87 hie. Ch 2, tum, for size L only ovr He in first et, ok noxt st "ho in nest st, ch ‘3 lbuttenhole made), sknext3 ste"; (2 hde next SL Senet si 6 times; pect irom * 2tmes more; repeat from * o ** once, (2h in nest st, sk next st) 2times, nde in 2nd ch of turning ch-2 ~47 te and A ch sps. Ch 7, tum, Row 5 Ha i fist st (sk nex! st, 2 hdcin next st] 2 times “sk nedt ch 2 hdc in next ch, sk neat ch, 2hhc in neut s**, [sk next st, 2 hdc in net i} 6 ‘ies; repeat rom * 2 times more: repeat fom * 10 ** ono sk next st, hein 2nd ch of tne Ing ch:2— 88 hee. Ch 2 tun, for tize XL only Row 4 Hac in first st: “ch 3(buttntole mada st next 3 sts" [2hde in xt st, sk net st] 7 ‘timos, he in naxt si ropoat from * 2 simes more; epest from * to ** once; 2 hdc in next st, sknext st, hoc in rd cho tuning ch-2—50 hide and 4 ch-8 ps. Ch 2, tum, Row § Hic in first st sk noc st, 2h in noxt st tsk next ch, Zhde in neat h, sk nex ch; 2 Inde ints, kent st, 2hde neat s}7 times; repeat from * 2 times more, repet from 10% once: sknextt. he in 2nd ch of turning oh-2 61 fre, tn. for all sizes Rows 6 and 7 Héc in first st “sk nots, 2hde in next st; repeat from * across to last 2 sts ‘inclucing tming eb sk next st, hd in rd ch of tuning ch-2 ~55 (57,57, $9, 61) hie. Ch 2, tum. At end of Row 7, do not ch 2. Fasten att Weave n ends Sew shoulder seams, NECKBAND: ow 1 Win ght sido facing and larger hook, [mya wth ov in odge of Row 7 on Burtenhole Pact, work 70 more sc overly 3(3)2 4¥6 5.5%)" a ele 19% (20, 20%, 21,211)" 1719, 20,214, 23)" around neck edge, ending with sc in wring ch spat begiming of Row 7 on Button Placket — 71 sc. Ch2 tun Row 2 lec in fist st *sknextst, 2 hd>in ext st repeat flo * aoross to last 2 sts: sk next st hie in last st~71 ho, Fastan of, Weave in nds, DECORATIVE STRAPS (make 4) Wit ager rook, ch 0 Row 1 (ight site cn th ch fomhook shied his count as fist i, *sknentch, 2 he inet ch: repeat rom * acoso ast 2c: se roach, hi inast ch ~ 17h. O42, tun Row 2Hicin ist st “sk nextst, 2 in ext St tenet from * across tn ast tan skipped sts en foueation en; senact hein trst shipgedch. Ch? un Row 3 Hic in fists, ch 1 utonol ae i next st. ht in next st st net st 2c in nests 5 times; ch (buttotole made, sk nxt St hde in nets, sk not t,he in el ch of turing ch 2 —15 hdc end 2 chs. C2, tur, Raw 4 Héc init st, skeet st, 7 hd in next ch; senat st, 2hde in not st] times kext st 2 de in ant ch, sc nat, de in 2nd ch of turing ch:2~17 he. Ch2, tu Row 5 Hoc in fist st; “sknextt, 2h in net st repeat from * across to latt2 ts (eluting ‘uring hye noxt oh in 2nd eh of tuning ch-2. Fasten of, Weave in ers 3 (3%, 4%, 5, 54)” oe ° —. 7¥2 (814, 9, 9%, 1034)” i Re fee IE g Ss a e S| z z, a g 4 finishing Setin sloevo caps. Sew sloovo and sido seams. ‘Weave inal onds. Mark Button Plackat for large butions and sew buttons on with yarn, Place decorative strap at side saam with Eot- ‘om edge ot strap 4 rows up fram bottom hom of body and an equal length of sirap on either side of sie seam. Mar for buttors nd sew butions on with yea, Button decorative stan onto buen, Fepest for other sie, Fold sleeve in half with seam at one side ard middle of seve ot other. Mark mle of sleeve at fold. Place decorative trap at marked ‘old with bottom edge of strap 4 rows up from sleeve cuff anc an equal length of strapon thor side of marked sleove fld. Mark for but- ‘ons and sow buttons on. Button docoratve strap ont buttons. Repeat for other sleove, reduced sample of pattern ° Sie 14 (1115, 1145, 12, 1245)" 18 (1194, 12%, 12% 13)" 1a (144, 15%, 1515, 177"| Attention shoppers! The Craft Yarn Council of America will host ito first Knit-Out and Crochet ‘event at the Mall of | | America in Minneapolis ‘on February 17 and 18. ‘The event will bring knitters, crocherers, and industry pros together to educate the public and celebrate the fiber art. Not only is this the first Knit-Out to reach Midwesterner, it’s also the first to be held indoors. 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Merino wool is fltec onto hend-muile bars of soap wereaie a Dull-in washcloth and wondersahy ‘ented Ithox. Showering hao nover “at” e geod! sprtelyorccs.com as helpful hook Selo CE | |spring fever glovelettes Combine the best of both worlds as the weather gets milder—keep your hands toasty and your fingers free YARN the yarn ED sy supoein samy tip To make a pair of Bes eee Miner fe eerie} else) 4 20, with these clever warmers. By Shiri Mor emcD SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements 7'/18cm eround pal, excluding thumb gauge 18 née and 15 rows = £°/10 em using $72 DIS |3.25mm)crottet hock Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Ch20. Row 1 Hae in 3c fom honk anc each oh across = 18h Rows 215 Ch 2, tun, he in each cece Result gauge snatch shuld measure pros 4x 4'/dan 1 am, Adust hook si f necessary to obtain cect gauge GLOVE (make 2) Beginning at wrist, 938 Row 1 Hie nic eh fom hook and each oh across =32ho. Rows 2 and 3 Ch 2 [does nat count as steve and ‘thoughout, tur, hd in each inde across. Row 8 strap oop row) Ch, tun, he in frst 3 Ade Pate around rd hde 3 rows balow, “hdc in noxt 3 Ind, 2 hde 8 rons belony Fer around next hdc 3 ‘ows below, repeat from * tires, hd in last 2 ie = 10 FP Row 5 Ch2, tu, hdc in each has aerss to frst FP, °sk FP, hdc in each hdc across to next ‘Pir repeat fram * across ~ 32 hdc inate Ends of work vl bo joinad and work will x0- ceed in rounds Rounds 6-8 Ch 2, turn, hd in each hide seress; jin with lst in top of boginng ch-2. Round 9h 2, tu, hc in next 14h, 2s et eo, ids in not 2 hd, 2hde nee he, hein ast 14 ‘rd; join with st ntopofbegiming eb? —38 na Round 10 6h 2. ur, dc in next 15 hie, 2 de in next id, in next Z hd, 2 hd next de, he {ast 15 he, join with sl stin top of beginning ch? 36 hd ‘Round 11 Ch 2, t,he in rest 18h, 2 hdc ine» ho, hein nthe, Zhe next, hin ast ho jon with st stn top of beginning ch-2— 38 ac ‘Round 12.02. wm, tds in pet 17 he, 2h in ne ‘ne, hon next 2, 2 inet ei in ast > hak: jin with st in top of beginning c-2— 40 hi. Round 13.012, tum htcin next 18 fe, 2 de inne hoe, he in nec 2,2 next de, hin est + hdc; on with sist in top of binning eh-2= 42 ec Rounds 14 and 15 C12, tur, nde in each st aero: joan with ssi top of beginning eb. Round 16 0n2 tun, hdcin nex 16rd, place marc: inf ust made, ie next 11 hd, st marke ide to frm thu, in nex 15 hu, ain with st st tepof begining ch? ~30 pam de and 12 thus ound 17 Ch 2, tum, hd> in 30 de of palm, skip ‘thumb he, jin th sl sti top of begining ch-2 Rounds 18 and 19.Ch 2, tum, he each hoo ‘around; jcin with s stn tp of teginningch-2. ound 20 Ch2,hdcin next 12 hd, place makers in 4h, Btn and 12h hd just mace, hd in nec 7 he, = ‘in marked 12th bdo to for index Finger, din nest © Ine, sc in marked 8th hd to form mide irger, hd ‘ext fd, se marked fhe to form ring finges, Tue a nant 3 iin with st st in too of beginning Fasten off, STRAPS (make 2) ‘Wore 2 sts arpund tet asp. Row 1Ch 2, tuin, hdc in each st across ~ 2 hoc Repeat Row 1 until strap measures 107/25.5¢m, faston of. Thread sap trough belt loos and ex ten into clasp. finishing Weave inal ends. sive your nay! « See Resources on page %6 for helpful info and nstuctobolero jacket Perfect for work, evening or weekends, this stylish sweater makes an ideal addition to any wardrobe. oe ROCHET H the yarn ee te ee @D smproryi tive Bue 52 crochet tocly feto/ march 2007 SKILL LEVEL: experienced sizes SM, LHL XXL) Patter is wtten for sales size, Changes for lerger sizes ere given in parentheses. To folew pattern more easy cic all numbers pertaining to Your size before beginning, finished measurements bust: 35 (40, 45, 80, 55/89 101.5, 14, 127, 140}em length: 16 (164,17, 18, 1'/40.5 (42 43, 45, Tem gauge One pettern repeat = 2/6 Sem anc pattern ‘ons =4°/10.m over lace pattem stitch using size FP (én) cochet hook. Remember to check gauge for best resus! how to make a gauge swatch h 2 (er 2 pater epaats) ows 1-5 Work ows 15 pater sen Rows 6-9 Work Rows 25 of pti stitch Fesuting gauge swatch shoul moasure 5° x 4:/7250m x Dem. Adjust hook size acess) to cbiaincorect gauge, PATTERN STITCH Pattern Row 1 Work 1 so in 2nd en from hon, sen ‘ext ch, ch 3, sk 2 ch, Cl inmaxt ch, ch 1, sk ch C Innexc ch, "ch 3, st 2 ch, se in nox ch, oh 1, sk 1 Ch, sein next eh ch 3, 2 ch, Clin next ey ch 1s 11ch, Clin nox cs repeat from * to last ch, ch, st 2h, s in last2ch, Pattern Row 2 ch 4 (counts as do, 1), tum, dein fist se.ch 3, kch-3 gp, ac in noxt oh! 9p, *eh 3, ‘ext ch sp, (d, ch 1, do, ch, dein next het sp, ch 3, dkneat oh’ sp, scin nex ch-1 sp: repeat fem to ast ch sp ch, fd, ch 1 de) in ast se Pattern Row 3h 3 (counts as dc), turn Cl in Fist Abbreviations used in this pattern ch chin de cuble cocker te sng crochet ak sip sist sip sttch % space si) sete) * Repost rection folowing * ae many tines deste { Work arectons in parentheses ino stitch cr apecs inated special abbreviations {l(ckste) Yor over, inert hook in incated Si, yam over and draw upa loop, yarn ver ‘ond draw though 2 ops on Fook yam ‘ver insert hook name st yarn ove and san up « loop, ain over and daw through Ziocp on hook, yarn over ane draw {rough all 3 logps on nook G1 sp, ch, se nnextch-3 sp ch 1 st mrextch3 9,703, Clin next ch-l sp, ci 1, Clin next ch-l sp. 13, scin neat ch-3 sp, ch, scin nent ch:3 sp: ‘peat trom * to last cht sp, ch3, Cin last cht sp, se in 3d.ch of Legrning ch, Pattern Row 4 Ch 1. umn, sein rstce, "en, ek ‘nex ch sp, (de, ch 1, de, ch 1, de) in next cht 5p, 1 3, sknart ch: sp, sein next ch sp; rope rom 7, working ast sc in tp of beginning 2. Pattern Row 5 ch 1. in, se n fist so, spin first hed sp, 3, Clin next ch! sp, ch 1, Clin next oh? sp, ch 3, ein next ch-3 sp, ch 1,9 in next cfr sp, ch 3, Clin next ch-t op, ch , Clin next cht sp: repoat from * to last ch sp, ch3 sc in lat ch sp, se inlast sc, Repeat Patiom Rons 25 jor pattern increasing and decreasing in pattern Hal pettern increases and cestaases ae worked at the besinning and/or onc of rows any. See stitch Be creatve your way! « See Resources on age 9 for helpful nfo and instructions,Cue Pete ore Pema 3 616%, 54 coche today « ning ether. iagrams for detals. To increas full peter ‘epe:t, increase half pattern repeat at begrning anc cond ofa row. To decrozeo 1 ful atom ropoat, decrease half pattem repeat et begining end end of 10M. notes 1 When increasing or cecreasing, the resulting increased or decreased row should look like the row 2 rows tolon. For example, increasing after Pattom Row 3 should lok ike Patten Row 2 To stay pattem ator an increaso or decreae, work the noxt 1. 26:2 rows prior. For oxarplo, increasing after Pater Rove 4, te increase row will look ike Pattern Aw 3 ard the nexc row shuld be worked lice Pattern Row 4 BACK (Ch? 72, #2, 92, 102) ows 1-8: Wrk Patton Rows 1-5 ~6(7,8, 3, 10) patter repeats Continue working in pater stich until piece meas- tutes 5/12.5cm irom beginning. [Next Rew: Workin patton as estabishod and inciease half pattem repeat at beginning and end of row ~78, 9, 10, 1!) pattem repeats. ‘Werk even in pottom uni pioco measuros 8% (0, By, 9.91/21 5121.5, 215,23, 28m from beginning shape armhole Row 1: Wort in pattem and decrease halt pattern repeat at beginning end end of rw — 6 (7,8, 9 10) patter repeats, Rows? and 3: Work n pattem as established, Rows 48: Fepect Rows 1-3 twice ~4 (5,6, 7, 8) petiem rapeats, orninue working n pater unt anhoke measures TAB. 84.9, 94°19 (205, 21.5, 73, 24m, Fasten of LEFT FRONT Ch 32 02, a2, 42, 52) Row 1: Work Patiam Row 1 -3(5.4, 4.5) pattern repeats. Row 2 Workin pattem and increase half pattern repeat at end of row place stitch marker wo indicate ‘ront edge; athor ede is side edge ~34(34, 4, 4%, 5) patter repaas, Row 3 Work in patern as established. Rows 4-5 (7,5, , 5): Repost ows 2 SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements ‘Aporax 51/129 Sem wide x 6"/167 Sem long gauge 14 ie +10 rows = 4°/102m using size 1/9 [6rm) ‘cceiet hook, Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch chi6. Row 1 Hac in 3rd ch from hock and each ch across: — 14 bide, Rows 2 stacoss, Resulting gauge ewateh should measure approx" x 4 /10em Ter, Adjust honk sie necasay to brain coret gauge (Ch 2doos not count asst hie in each notes 11Use a separate bal of yarn for each diarond, 2Tocrange enor, wok lst stitch of oé eter until 2 loops remain on hock. Yarn over with new color and draw tough loops on hook to comple stich. ‘Do not cut old calor; lava it toe picked up and se on next row AFGHAN With 8, eh 170. Row 1 Fie ine rom hock and each ch across = 168 de, Rows 2-16 Ch 2 (does aot count as st. here and ‘throughout tum hein each st acres. Rows 17 and 18 see chart) With A, ch, tur, de in firs 4 sts; change to 8, hdc in next 2st; change {0A dei next 40 sts: change to C. hein ext 2 sts change 0 A hide in next a0 sts; change 10 8, hide in naxt 2st; chango to A, hdc in lst 1 ss. Row 19(see chart) With A, ch2, tum, hen first 2 ss; chango to B, hdc in next 8 ci; chango to A, hic in next 26 sts; charge to C,hde in next 6 sts; chan= ‘to A hd> in nex 96 sts; change to B, hdc in next & sis, change to A hdc in lest 99 sts, Rows 20-142 Wer in tds, making color changos accarcing to chert. Rows 143-158 Ch 2, tum, hd in 92ch st across, Do not fasten off BORDER Round 1 With , se evenly saad aroun all 4 sido of afghan, werkng fe, ch 3, ln aac cor ner, join with st st in first sc. Round 2 Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hde in each sc around, working [hc ch2, ein each eomar ch 2 2p; juin ital stint of begining ch, Fasten of JsivB with stn any sto Round 2 Round 31, sin eat re aoa, working (sc ch 3, sc] in each corner ch-3 sp: join with sl st in. first se. Fasten af Join D with st nny st of Rourd 3. ound 4 stlecsly in cach st round, Fasten a Wile eet ferris teint ines as shown ince. Weave in ll ends. ‘POT Ee TTT Be creative your way!» See Resources on page 98 for half info andinstructcRight tif of afghen, For left side of afghan, werk pattom in reverse [elt and sight side are sy 662. roche: today « feb / march 2007: posh purse Greeassecls . NOTIONS the yarn Be creative your way! « Sze Re Accessorize in high style with this trendy little tote. By Robyn Chacha ens» SKILL LEVEL: experienced finished measurements Approx Com high x94'/24em wie» 2/5on doep gauge 414 ss end 18 roms= 4” x 4°/10em « 10am using 822 1V9(6:5mm) crochet hoo. Gauge isnot critical for this proect! how to make 2 gauge swatch ons ow 1 Sin Zn ch ton hook enn each ch across ~4se Rows 2 ond Ch 1, tur scin each se across. ‘Row 4 Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 se, [ruffSt ovar next ‘Se, St in next 3 sc] 3 times ~ 3 ruffles and 11 sc. Row 5 Cr! tum, scin each sean fetch of och rule across 14 Row 6 Repeat ow 4 Rows 7-18 Ronet ons Sand 5 six more times Fesuiting gauge swatch shold measure aprox 4'7/\0emx Wem. Adjust hook ie if neces- serytocbicncorestgauge. | ch chan notes 1 Front and Back panels are sericirularE2en measures approx 4"/100m deep x 94"/24em, wide 2 Side gussets a eng strip with tapered ends. Gusset measures app0x 25/535 long x2 fen wide at widest git) 3 Toworkase toa nS), wok ‘he sc into Fee loep ofthe frst chof the rfl | onhook, Abbreviations used in this pattern 1st slp sticn 369) stci(es [Work drections in brackets ‘umber of times ind special abbraviations Pate (ont pont st) Irsert, hook around ncientod ot from font back front, yam over and draw loep ‘round stand through loop ruff rule teh) Ch, FPdet around indioted 3 ‘ows bet tr, sc each Sh of beginning chet try sk \ Sc behind ute rule made) FRONT AND BACK PANEL (make 2) ging at top opening, ch 44 ow 1 Se in 2nd ch irom hook znd in next 11 ch 2 sv innextch,scin naxt 17 ch, 20 in nox ch, 30 in noxt 12 ch — 45 se. Rows 2 and 3 Jur, sk sli, !stin fists, sc in est 12st, 25> in rot ec sc in not 17 se, 2.82 in ext se 9 in next 12. lst in last s¢— 48 sc. ow 4 (ght sco) Turn, sk sl st, lst in fists, ein next 4 se, [rfSt over next se sn next 2s] twice, ruffSt over next se, 2s in next so, e/fSt in same sc a lat ufSt, [se in next 2 sc, wftSt over next sol 5 ‘times, 2 2 in ext sc, uf in same sc as last ruff), [sc in next 2 sc ruffSt over nent se] twice, se ‘edt 436, ssi in next so — 13 rues and 32 se Row 5 Tum, sk ls, lst in firsts, sin each st across to ast sc st st infest sc 49 sc Row 6 Tum, ske st, atin fists scin next 2s, IrffSt over nee sc, sc in next2 se] twice, rffSt over ents, sor eat sc, 2 nex ») uffSt ovr next se, sein nex 2 se] 5 times, iffStaver nats, s> in nat 2,2 scin next sq rit over not sci next 2 ac 3 timas, a tin | next so ~ 13rafiles end 30 sc Row 1 Tur, sks st, sl stin fists, tin nex § sts, 2 cin next st, sn raxt sts, 2st in nox st in next '4st5, [2 sein next st, sc in next § | 3] tie, sl stn last sc —45 se, feo.” Row Tum, sk sl st let in frst, rufiSt over noat a, sein next 2s, lrufStovernart se, cin next 3 so) 3 times, [rfSt over rests, sin next 2 se] 4 times, fuSt over nex! sso in next 3 so 3 times, ruff oer next Sf, St rinedt 2s, nifSt aver next | se, st mnext sc, s stin lst so— 13 ruffles ad 31 sc Row $ Tur, sk sists stin st se, )) sistin fist uttt, sin next 7 st, 2 Scinnentst, sein next? sts, 0 in net todey 63posh purse 64 crochet today fe / march 2007 next st, sin rext7 sts, 2scin next st, sc nnext 7 SiS, 2st in nea st 2 in nex 8 Ss, sl stin nea st leave lest sc unwoiked — 44 se. Row 10 Tun, sks st, tin ist st, ruffSt over ‘ext so, soi nex 33, ruffSt over next s, 20 ‘next 4s, fufSt over net se. sz next 3 scl wice, {nutst over nex se, sc in next 2 se) nace, fruttSt ‘ver next se, sin next 3 se] twee, utfSt over next ‘2, vin nox 4st rufiSt ayernont se, sin noxt 3 ‘2 ruffSt over net sc, sin next s,s st in lst > — ‘ruffles and 3 se Row 11 Tum, stl st tin fis s,s st in frst ruffSt, sl stin not e, sin next 16 sts, 2so{n next sf in text? sts,2scin next st, sc neat 15st, i stin neat s; leave ast 2 sc unwoiked ~38 se Row 12 Tu, sk sls, stin frst sc, uffSt ovor next sc, sc in nex #3, [rift over nest sc, sin ext scl 6 times, ruiSt over next st, sin next 4 sc, uffSt over ned sc, sci neat sc, stn last s2— Sutles and 77 sc Row 13 Tur, ssl, s stin frst 3, sl st infist ruffS, sl tin nents, sin next 8 sts, 2 sc in next sl soi next 12 sts, 2 szin nex! st scin next 8 ss, i tin next se: leave ast 2 sc unnnrked ~32 st Row 14 Turn, sk si ststin fist 2s, rufSt over ext cin next 3 3c (UfSt ove next sc, sc in next 4s uff ver next so sc In next 3st] twice, rfiSt over next, sinnext sc, nffSt over next se, scin next 3 se, n't overnexts, sin next so, s1stin ‘noxt a leave lst sc umwoked ~ 7 rufiles and 21 sc. Row 15 Turn, sks st, st stn fist se, stn frst rift, st in next 10 sts, 2 sc next, se innext 2 sts, 2¢ in nox st, sin next 10 sts, s! stin next s; leave last rffSt unwerked — 28 so. Row 16 Turn, set st st in ist 2s, [rtfSt over ‘eit sc, sci nox se times, ruffSt over nats, cin noxt ag sls in nose; lave last se unvorkod = S ruffles and 17 sc Rowe 17 Turn, sk lst, st stin fists, sIstin fist ruffSt, sci neat 18st, ol st in naxt ss; leave last ruffSt unnorkad ~ 18 se Rowe 18 Turn ssl st, st stin fist 3 se, [tft ever neat sc, sein nox 4 se twica,rffSt over next so, se inno s,s stin next sc; leave last 2 se unworked = 3 neil and 9s. Fastan off. Weave in ers. WX XK X KX ES it Xx oe x x Ag 1 Z SIDE GUSSET cea Row 1 Sc in Znd ch rom hook ain each ch across -878. Rows? and 3 Ch 1, tun, scin each sc across. Row 4 (right sido) Tun, lst in frst 7 ve, sein not eo, ruffSt vor not se, scin noxt 2s, ruffSt over next st, sin next 3 se, rufSt over rext sc, sc in nent 4s} 6 times, uffSt over next st, sein next’ so, uffSt over neat sc, cin next 2 se, rfiSt over ‘ex st, sin next $ sc, sl stn next sc; leave last 6 se unworted ~13 rufles an 60 se Fow 5 Turn, scl st st stin fist 3s, ein each st ‘across to last 3s, lst in next sc: leave lst 2 so unvworked ~ 87 sc. ow 6 Turn, scl st st stin ist 3s, so in next 3 ‘se, ruffSt over next se, sc in next 2 se, ruffSt over ‘et st, s>in next 3 sc, (rutfSt over rext sc in next so) 8 times, rffSt over next st, sc in pedt 3 s,rutfSt over net so, sc in next 2 se, ruffSt over next sr, 9¢ in next 33, sl in next c; lave last 2 ‘se unveried 13 rfes and 48 se. Faston off. Weave in ends Row 7 With right side facing and woking in ree Joan offourraton cn, se frst ch, jin yarn with st stinnexteh, sn nex 9 eh, ruffSt over next ch, sen noxt 2 ch, rffSt over nxt ch, sc in nox 3 ch, rust Cover next, 9 in next 4 ch) B times, refit over next ch, in next3 ch, ruff over next ch, scin next 2c, ruffSt over net ch, se n next $ ch sb st in neat ch, leave reraniog ch unworked ~ 13 rtfles and €0 so. Rows 8 and 9 Repeat rows Sand. Fasten off. Weave in ends, finishing ‘With right sides facing together, pin one long edge of side gusset to loner ee of nt en, taking car to {ne up ues ith nook. jm yam to ove end th st st Wering tough br cesses, exely ‘ae edges a frm sear, Fepect to tah back panel Tum pura ight side ot With matching srg throad and nocd, sow appa it top of pure. Sip ‘tapered ends of side gussets through purse handles. Taller sewin place with yan, Weave inl ends. stitch diagram 3 i 4 q ispringtime trench Stitched in super-soft wool, this stunning crochet coat will take the chill off in a trendy way. “Size V9 (sn) crochet hook “any eet oti carect the yarn RN ON QB wecrtic woot Rat ra het today « feb /march 2007 ‘By Melissa Leapinan = SKILL LEVEL: intermediate sizes ‘SW. XU) Instructions ate for S with changes for 1M, and Xin parentheses finished measurements Bast wrapped and ied) 270, 9, 462708 (101.5, 108, 114}em Length: 32 (324,33, 391 1.5 (82.5, 84, 85}em gauge in tetred pattem, 12 sts and 12 tons =4”/10cm, Remembor to chock gaugo for best rsulis! how to make a gauge swatch cha Row 1 Scin 3rd ch from hook (2 skipped chs count as hdc} "tc inet ch, scin next ch epect from * across to last chs; din next ch, i in lest ob — 12 ts. Ch2 (counts as hdc on next row row ened ‘treughour). tun. Row 2 Sk fist hc; "sc in next d, din nent se; repeat from * ecoss to sknped cts, hdc in ist skipped eh. Ch, tun Row 3 Sk first ide; “sn next do, de in neat se reseat from * eross to tuming ch, hdc in 2nd ch of ‘uring chr2, Ch 2, tum, Repeat fow 3 nine times ‘more, Swatch should measure 4” x4"/70om x 1Osm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain corect gauge note Each s, hd, do, hd:2tog, and turing h-2 counts as ast troughout BACK Starting at bottom, ch 87 61, £5, 58) ow 1 (ght side Sc in 3 ch from hook (2 skipped chs enuntas he: ° in next ch, sn next ch: repeat from * across to last 2 chs; de in next ch, hae ‘n last ch —66 (60, Bi, 68) st. Cr2{ecunts as nde Abbreviations used in this pattern ch chit de couble crochet deaf double crochet Ips) lnopte tem romsining! te angle crochet 4k skip Ist) stp sie) sis) steve 10a together yo yarn ows special abbreviations hedtog (rll double crochet 2s tegen No nat hook nex yo dec dw up ap sic, yo and drew ‘trough al ips on hook cn rext row now an throughout tum, Row 2 Sk fist hdc; “Sein next do, doin next st, ‘repeat from * across to skipped chs: hin fst sk)pped oh. Ch 2, tun Row 3 Sk first hic sc in next do 6 in nese regeat from * cross 10 uming ch i in 2nd ch of ‘ming ch-2 Ch 2. tum. Repeat Fow 5 unt pioce measures approx 13'/38en ‘om beginning, erding by work a wrong side row waistline shaping Row 1 (ight sda) Sk fst ie hde2t00; sen each ‘de ad do in each se across to fast 3st chang ‘ening ci; hdeZtog, hdc in nd ch of turning oh-2 — 54 (8,62, 66 ts. Ch 2, turn, Rows 2-8 Si frst, coin next st “sen net Ae, dein nox se; ropeat from * across to last 2 sis fincuding turing ch sc in not ot hd in 2nd ch cf turing ev2. Ch 2, tun. Row 5 Repoat Row 1 —52 58,60, 6) sts. Rows 6-8 Sk fist ri, son nex st “in ext st, Be creative your way!» See Resources on page 98 fer helpll iio and instructions. oroanwts Fu AMATO FORLAREPRESES COM HA & WALT EAYFER MARTA FOR OND ATEspringtime trench (68 crochet tocay feb / march 2007 de in nant de; repeat from * anoss to last 2 sis (incucing turing chi din next st dc in 2a ch of turning ch-2.Ch2, tun Rows 9-12 Reaeat Fons 1-4 ence ~50 64,86, 62), sts, Row 13 Sk frst hc; “de innext sc, son nex de; repeat fem * across to turing ch, hic in 2c ch of tuming eh-2. 012. tur, Fepeot Row 13 until piece measures approx 12% (20, 20, 20)749.5 (51, 51, Si]om from begining, ening by working a wrong side row. upper body shaping Row 1 (ght sie) Hac in fist nde: de in each se and st incach de ease to turning ch; 2 hdc in 2nd ch of turing ch-2 ~52 (56, 60, 64) st. Ch2, tun Rows 2-4 S« jitst hdc, sc in next st “de innaxt st, se inroxt dc reat from * acs to last 2 sts {including turing et de in nox t,he in nd ch of turing ch-2. Ch 2, turn, Row § Ropoat Rov | —5A (68, 62,63) sts. Rows 6-8 Sc isthe, de in next st: *3¢ in next oo de in nex s, repeat fom * across to last 2 sts {inslding turing chi; se m net st hd in nd eh of ‘uming ch2. Ch, turn. Row 9 Ropeat Row 1 ~ 56 (60.64.68 st. Fepeat Row 2 until pisce measures approx 24 (24, ‘24h, 294° 81161, 62 62m from begining, end- Ing by working a wrong side tow. At end of last row. o rot ch 2. Tam. armhole sheping Row 1 right se) SI stin frst 4(6, 5, €) sts, ch2 (counts s first hi); dc in each se and sc in each dt ‘costo last 3(4, 4,5) sts ~ 50 (52, 86,58) sis. un, leaving fem sts unworked, Row 2st in frst 3 sts, ch2; doin each sc and so ineach de avoss to last 2sts (cluding beginning 2) ~46 28, 52,54) sts. 012, tun, leaving rem sts unworted Rows 3 and 4 Sk firsts, hlc2tog de in each so and so each de across to last Sts linclding tum ing oh or begining ch-2 née, hdc in 2rd ch of ‘urning ch? orbagining +2. At end af aw 4 ~ 42 (44, 48,50) sis.Ch 2, tun, Rows 5-6 (7, 8,8) Reveat Row 3 v0 (8 4,4) times more At end of ast row — 38 (38, 40,42) ts, for sizes 5, M and XL only Row 7 (8, 8) Sk fist hc, dein next st *3¢ in next 4, dein next sc; repeat rom * cross to last 2 sts {incising turing ch): se in nex st. hein 2nd ch of ‘uring ch. Ch2, tun Repeat Row 7 (8.8) unt piece measures approx 32 (Bes, 3377815 (625, 85)on fom beginning. At end of lastrow, donot ch 2. Fasten of for size L only Row 9 Sk fist hd, > in next st, *d0 in nex s, se in next d, repeet from * acress to last 2st irlud ing tuning chi, ec in net st. hin 2né ch of turing oh. Ch 2, tum, Fegeat Row 9 untl piece messures approx 23"/@4ern from beginning, A end of lest row donot ch 2. Fasten oft LEFT FRONT Starting at bottom, ch 41 (43,45, 1}. Row 1 right sic) Sc in 3c ch frm hook 2 skipped chs counts he); “dein nexc ch, sin next chy ropoat from * across to [ast 2 chs; dein next ch, he in lst ch— 40 (42, 44,46) sts. Cn 2 (counts as nde ‘on next row now and throughout), turn. ow 2 St fist hoc; *sc in next de, de n next se, repeat fram * across to skipped chs: hic in Fist skioped ch. Ch2, turn Row 3 St fst née; ‘sein next de, den nets: ropoat from * atross to turning ch hie in 2nd ch at ‘uming ch2. Ch, tum Fepest Row 3 until piece measures approx 13°/63:m ‘rom begining, ending by worcng @ wrorg sice row waistline shaping Row 4 (ght side) Sk fist hdc; héc2t0g; sci oach dan de n each sc cross to tuming ch; ho in 2nd dof tuning ch-2 ~39 41, 43,45) ss. Oh 2, tum, Rove 2S fst i; "sen noxt ds, do nro; opeat fiom * across toast 2 sts inclu tuning oh in ‘et std in 2 ch of tring cle. Ch 2 tun, Rows 3 and 4S first hdc; de in cath so and sein ‘ech de across ta tuning ch hdc in 2nd ch of turn w ch-2, Ch, tum, Row & Fopoat Row 1 38 (0, 42,44) sts. Row 6 Sk fst ee; “st in naxt de, dein next se; repeat from * goess to last 3 sts cling turning cH sein next do, de innaxtst,hde in 2nd ch ot ‘uming ch2. Ch2, tunRows 7 and 8 Repaat Pow 3 two times mer. ows 9 and 10 Feneat Fiws | ane 2 ~37 (39 41,43) sts. Fepeat Row 3 until piece measures zaprx 19 (20, 70, 20'/48.5|51. 51, 51}em from begin- fing, ending by workng a wrong side row. upper body sheping Row 1 right side) Héc in first hd; de in each 8c and sin each de across to turing ch hdc in 2nd ch of turing ch-2 - 38 (40, 42, 44) sts. Ch 2. tum, Row 2 Sk sth; sc in next do, dc in next Sc, repeat from * across to last 3st including luring chi stn next cc dc neat si, ein 200 ch of turing ef-2. Cn turn Rows 3 amd 4 Sk fist he, sein each do anc 4c in each st acoss to turing oc in Znd ch of wining e'-2. Ch 2 um, Row 5 Fepeet ow 1 ~ 39 41,43, 45 sts. Row 6 Skfist hc; *so in nxt ce, don not rapeat from * aarss to last 2s nckading tum ing cl sc in nett, hen 2nd cho uring ch-2 Ch2, tum, Rowe 7 and 8 Popsat Row 3 tuo tives more Rows 9 and 10 Aspea: Flows 1 and 2~ 0 42, 46, 46) sts Repeat row 3 uni piece measures approx 24 (24, 244, 2461 (61, 62, €2m frm begin- fing, ending by working a wrong sce row. At fend of lst row do not ch 2. Tu. armhole shaping Row 1 [ight seo) SI st in first 45,5, 6 sts, ch 2ieounts as frst} dc in each sc and sc in each de across to turing ch hdcin Znd ch of twining 1-2 — 37 (38, 40,41) ss. Ch 2, tur Row 2 Sk first hd; so in each de end dein each se actess to last 2 sts fncluding beginning ch-2) ~35 (96, 38,33) sts. Ch, wn, leaving ‘em sts unmarked, Row 3 Sk first st hc2tog de in each sz and sc in each de actos to turing che in 2nd ch of ‘wining ch-2 = 3435, 37,38) sts. Ch. cur, Row 4 Sk fst hdc; sc in each de and dein each 3¢ acess to last 9 sts icing turning thi hdc2tog_ hdc in 2nd ch of turning ch-2 ~ 33 (84,36, 37) sts. Ch, tum, for size S only Rows 5 and 6 Flesest Rows Jand 8, Abend of Row 9-31 ss Row 7 Sk fret he, doin next st; sein each de and de in 28ch se across to turing eh de in 2nd ch of turing er2. Ch 2, wn. for size M only Rows 5-7 Hopcat Rove 3 ane once, then repeat Row 3 once mare. At er of Row 7 ~31 , Row 8 Sk fest he; “sc in xt de, cin next ‘0 repaat from * across to ast 2st inluding turing chi sein nxt st, he in 2nd ch of tun ing ch. Ch2, tur, for size L only Rows 5-8 Fexwat Rans 3a $ wo times ‘more, Atend of Row 8—32 sts Row 9 Sk first, s¢ in next st; din each se ard sc in each de across to wuning ch hoc in 2nd ch of wing ch-2. Ch 2, tum for sizo XL only Rows 6-8 Fopoct Rows 3 and 4 two times ‘more. At end of Row 8 33 ts Row Repeat Row 7 for size S (see cbove) for all sizes Row 8 (9, 10, 10) Sk fist he; sin 2ach do and dein each s¢ across to turning ch hain Ind ch of ting c-2. Ch 2, tw. Fepeat Row 8 (9,10, 0) until piece measures epprox 29% (0, 204, 31)'/15 (76,775, 78k ‘rom beginning, ending by working aright side row, neceline shaping Row 1 (rong side) Si stin fst 13 sts, ch 2 (counts as hie); sc in each do and dein each so ‘cross fo tuming ch; hdc in 2nd ch of tring ch2— 18,19, 20,2) sts. Ch 2, tum, Row 2 Sk frst hc; sein each de and dein ach 2 acres to last 4st including bog ch2) 15 (8, 16,17) sts. Tur, leaving rer sts unworked. Row 3! stin frst sts, ch 2; sc in each de and ‘ein each sc ass to tuning ch; hse in 2nd oh ‘oF tuning ch-2~ 11 (1, 12,13) ts. Ch tur, FRow 8 St first ndc: sen each ce and de in ‘ath se sovost to lact 2s including boginning 2); hds2tog, hdc in 2nd ch of beginning ch-2 10410, 11, 12)sis. Ch 2.1m, ow 5 Sk fist hie, hdc2teg sc in each de and cin each sc across to turing ch, hd ind ch of tuning ch-2~8 (9, 10.11) sts. Ch 2, tum Row 6 Sk first hi, se in each de and din each st acress to turing ch, hoe in 2nd dh of turning G12 Ch 2, tum, Repeat Fow 6, ifnocessary, until piece meas ures same as back t shouldes, Fasten off RIGHT FRONT Work same as Lett rent Row1 of Right Font is wrong side, which wil esutin reverse shaping, SLEEVES Starting at bottom, ch 31 Raw 1 (right side) Soin 3 ch from hook (2 skpoed chs count a hdc); “de in nxt ch, sein next ch; repeat from * across to last 2 chs; de innext ch, de in last ch ~30 sts, Ch 2, tu Row 2:Scfirst hdc; "ec in oxt de, doin next 55 opoat from * acrons to skipped chs; Fd in first skipped ch. Ch 2, tum Row 3 Si fist hdc; *scinnoxt de, de in next 80} epeat from * across to tuning ch; hd in 2nd ch of tuning ch2 Ch 2, tum, FRowr He in fist st; sein cach de and de in fah sc eoss to trming ch; 2 hoc in 2nd ch of ‘tuming ch-2~ $2 ste. Ch2, tun. Rows 5-7 Sk fist hdc, den not st; "sein nat de, dc in next se; repeat from * across toast 2 ts (ncluting turning ch >in next st, tin 2nd ch of tuming ch-2. Ch 2, tur. Row 8 Ropeat Row 43 s's. Ch 2, tum, Rows 9-11 Sk ts has, cin next st “ein ext sc, son nex de repeat fram * across to fast2 ts inaluding turing chi; dein nest Faden Zn ch of turing 2. Ch 2, tur, Rows 12-15 Repeat Rows 4-7 ~ 36 sts for sires S and M only Rows 16 and 17 Hopcat Row 5 two timas more Rows 18-21 Repeat Rows 8-11 ~38 st. Rows 22 end 23 feveat Row 3 two times ‘ore Rows 24-42 Repeat fons 12-23 once, thonspringtime trench repeat Rows 12-18 orco moro. At ond of Row 42 — AB ts Repeat Fow 8 unt piece measures approx °'/ 4S Sem from begining, ending by working a wrong side row At end of last row, do notch 2, Tum, for sizes Lend XL only Rows 16-19 Repeat Rows 8-11 ~38 sts Rows 20-23 Repeat Rows 4) ~40 sis, Rows 24-27 Repeat Rows B11 ~§2 sts Rows 28 and 28 Repeat Row S two tines more Rows 30-33 Repoat Rows 47 — 4 si, Rows 34 and 35 Repsat Row 6 two times rare. Rows 36-81 Repeat ows 24-79 ~ 45 sts Row 42 Repeat Row $ ~48 ss, Repeat Row 5 untl piace measuras approx 18'/ 450m from begining, ending by wotking a wrong sie row At end af last row, do rot ch 2, Tum, sleeve cap shaping Row 1 (right ste) Sst in fst 45 6,6), ch2 {ecuns ashe: tin each de and dein 2a so acres 10 last’, 4,5 sts (neu tring eh) — 20(98, 40,38 sts. Ch2, tun leaving em sts unnartod Row 2Sc ist st Zig; sin ch de and de in cath sc aces toast 3 sts nud baiting ch 2 hd:Ztg, hd in 2nd ch of boing ch? — 98 (36, 38, 06 ts. Ch, tu. Row 3c tit st nécZiog; sin each de and dein cath sc across to last 9 sts (ncn turing eh; tedsZtog, hen 2nd oh of tring ch 226 (9,35, Al sts.Ch2 ur Rows 45 (8, 8, 11) Ropca: ow 3 thre 5,8) ‘mes more ~ 30 [22 26, 18) si. for sizos S, M and L only ove 7 (10, 9) Sk fist st, ndc2iog tie; sn each do and de in each sc acoss toast 5st ineudirg tum ing el Ide2tg tio, ha in neo turing ch? — BB(I8, 22)sis.Ch2, tun, for size S only Rows 8 and 9opeat last row two tines move ~ 18sts, for size L only ovr 10 Repeat last row ance mare ~ 18 sis for all sizes ‘Avend of last row, donot ch 2. Tura Row 10 (11,11, 12) SI stin first 4 sts, 2 (counts ‘as hic); so in each de and de in each sc abross 10 last 3 sis including tuning ch ~12 ts, um Row 11 (12, 12,13) Repeat ast row once more ~6 sts, Fasten off finishing Sew shoulder seams with 910,11) te together neath sige of mock COLLAR owe 1 With ght side facing, cin with sc in st 4° from right front center edge, work 61 more se evenly ‘along neckline, encing inst” fom fet front canter edge — 62 se Ch 2, tum ow 2 Sk fst sc “sin next sc, de in next se fepeat from * across to lasts: hd in last so— 62 sis. Ch 7, tun. Rows 3 and 4 Sk fist id, sin gai de and din each s¢ across to turing ch dein 2nd oh of wun ing ch-2. Ch 2, tum, FRow § dc in fist hic sin each dc and ds in each Se ross to turing chy 2 hic in 2nd ch of tuming ch2-64sis. Ch 2, um, 70. crochet today «feb / march 2007Row 6 Sk frst hee, doin nex st; scin each de and de in eath se ooross to lst 2 st including ‘ming ch) cin next st, hds in 2nd. of ting v2. h2, tum, ows 7 and 8 Repeat Row 3 two times mare. Row 9 Repeat Row 5 ~68 sis. Row 10 Sk fst ie sc inant ssn each ce ‘and den each se atross ta ast ts (cluding ‘tuning ed in next st, hen 2nd ch of turning 2. hd, tum. ows 11-13 Repeat Fiows 5 and 6 once, then repeat Row § ance more. At end of Row 13— es. Flow 14 Repeat Fow 10. Repeat Row 3, if necessary, unt collar meas- ‘ures approz 4¥"/1.Scm fom begining, At end of astro, dont ch 2, Fasten off, BELT cn. Row 1 Se in 3¢ ch fcr hook (2 skinned chs count as hee, dein next ch, sen neat ch, din next he in last ch ~B sts. Ch 2 (counts a first hdc ‘on rext row now and throughout tum. 313.3%, 30)" Row 2 St fist hoc, sc next oe, din neat se) 2 times; hdc in fist skipped ch. Ch 2, un, Row 3 St first he sen next co, én neat sc), 2 ties; hd in 2nd ch of tuning hr2. Ch2, ‘urn, Ropeat Row 3 until piece measures spprax 65'/165em from begining oto desired lenct, ‘Atend of last rom, donot ch 2. Fasien off finishing Set in slaves. Sew side art sce seons. LOWER EDGING With right side faring, work 1 row sc evenly ‘along bation edge of sweater. SLEEVE EDGING \With right side facing work 1 om se every along bottom edge of sleeves. COLLAR EDGING ‘With right side facing, work row se every along last row of cola. 24 24, 24,201" 1318 (14, 18, 1555 1518 (0514, 16, 16)"