e Perhect Stank ar Ccm tama]the projects 10 20 24 27 30 33 36 38 a 44 46 49 F For our overseas reac Ear Warmer Evolution Colorful Hats & Scarves Sparkly Scarf Goodnight Mask Tea for Two Wrapped Wreath Let It Snow oily Plush Pet Bed Recycled Bins Snowy Wristlets Soft & Comfy Throw Child's Menorah ler 52 56 60 66 70 80 84 88 Adorned Ornaments Falling Leaves Runner Cheery Cushions Easy Winter Throw All Angles Afghan Sunburst Afghan Textured Tunic Cozy Cami Perfect Fit V-Neck Shuggly Tot's Dress Stripes & Dots Blanket Soft Stroller Blanket U.S. crochet terme vary from those used in Australia and the U.K. Tur to page 101 for alist of translations. 4 crochet today « nov / dec 2008e®. ® vintage crochet Cal Sweet embellishments and a silky-soft yarn take this accessory from old-fashioned to outstanding! warm ‘When we came across this ffties-era accessory, we knew it would make a ‘gat litle piece for today’s gals, too. By simply changing the yarn, adding; some simple embroidery and tying itn the back, this quaint-locking ear warmer was transformed into a perfectly contemporary accent. Ready to hit the slopes! By Vickie Howell ach approx Coates rm ee iG) anipom maker or Uo eee fra needle the yarn eee DB ceo wootn sit oop 10 crochet today « nov / dee 2008 esoD SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements ‘Apprax 4°/10cm wide x 16"40.Som long, excluding ties gauge 1 sts and B rows = 4°/100m over double crochet. Remember to chack gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch ota Row 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook {beginning ch counts as first de}, de in each remaining ch across—16 de. Rows 2-8 Ch 3 {counts as first de here and throughout), de in each de across, Resulting gauge swatch should measure aprox x 4'/10on x 10cm. Adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge. HEADBAND with 8 ht Round 1 (right side) 2 dc in Sth ch ft hook {beginning ch counts as frst do, de in each rmein- ing ch across to last ch 6 din atch pivot to work in tee oops along opposite se of fonction ch, dein next 46 ch, 3 din lestch same ch as first 2 4s) join with sl st in top of beginning ch—106 ce Round 2h 3 (counts as fst de hore and trough cnt), don seme st as join, 2 in net 2 de, ain next 46 de, 2 dein next 6 de, de in net 45 dc, 2 de co, in last 3 do; on with s stn top of bevinning ch — 118 do. Round 3 Ch 3 de in same st os join, [de in net de, 2 dein next de twice, dein next 47 do, (2 de in naxt the, ds in next de 6 times, dein next 46 de, (2 de in next dc, dn next de) 3 tm; join with sl sti top of beginning ch 128 do, Fasten off A Round 4 Join 8 with coin top of Round 3 beginning ch, sb in same st {sc in next de, 2 sein next do} twice, sc in next $4 de, [2 sc in next de, $n next de] 6 times, dc in next 81 do, [2 ss in next do, sc in next de! 3 times; join with st st in first ss —140 so. Round 5 Ch 1, 2sv in same sta jin, sc in noxt 2 80, 280 in next so wice, sc in next 56 so {2 ¢ in next sc, so in nent 2st] 5 times, 22 in next sc, st in ext 52 sc, 2 sin next se, so in naxt 2 sc] 3 times; join with st in frst so—182 se Fasten of. TAB Fold band in haf lengtwise to find contr st of ena end ow 1 Join 8 with sst ind sttofors center st, st inet st hd in next st, de in ext st, in next st Be creatine your way! « Sue Resources on page 98 for helpful info ar instructions=rarostams sri sro rn Sees Re aude ch chin st slip stitch de double crochet sls) stiches) hide half double t_weble crochet erent (1 Werk icetions in f¢ single crochet brackets numberof ‘imes indieates Abbreviations used in this pattern ‘nay / doe 2006 » crochet today 11, Ppor vintage crochet pees y {oenter st), dein next st, dein nets, sn next st. Fasten aff Fepeat on opposite end of headband, TIES Join 8 with sl st in center st) at one end of headband, ch 75 lordesired length, Fasten off Repeat on opposite end finishing Weave in al is pompom (make 2) Ifusing a pompom maker follow the package directions to smako 2 pompoms with C To make @ porpom with 1 /4om piece of cerdbverd, repeated: Iy wrep B around carchoard more wraps make flues pom- pom) Thread a stand of yam under canter of wraps ard te a knot. Cut through wraps on opposite side fom knot and rernove cardboard. Fluf pompom and rim. Use the ends of th koottad strands to atach pornpoms to ends of ti embroidery 5 Ferris imtcay dite haat a pea ape ar embroider thee chain st spirals of diferent sis ae ciferent distances from end ot heaabond (or te tp. With, emo Sere. der running site “unis” ftom the en ofthe head band to the canter af each tes top. Embroider ming stitch “ranch ae eed 2s" radiating from te “unks” With E emg two sight st stars on either side of the tallest tree. With E, embroider ie fc ga hn ac hicil three cain st potest the side othe tals tre, With E, amioier French krt atthe conor oth petals. m 12. crochet tedey « now / des 2008I'm working on my first scarf and the rows keep getting shorter. What am I doing wrong? es likely that youte skipping stitches as you go. To remedy this, count the stiches in each row as you complete it It’ posible that you forgot to work into one ofthe stiches from the previous row in which case you'll need to undo the stitches after the skipped stitch and rework the 10, also common for beginners to accidentally skip the turning chaos ashen crocheting subsequent rows. If your pattem counts the turning chain as «stitch, you need to work into the top of each turning chain (fig, a) on every row in order to keep the rows even—othenwise, you will unintentionally ‘decrease the numberof stitches on each row. ‘Try marking the tuming chain ‘witha stitch marker so tha yuill remember to count it as stitch. Likewise, if your patter specifies to count the turning chain asa stitch, be sue to kip the firs stich after the uring chain (Fg. ), since working the turning chain counts as having already worked into this stitch. Work your firs stitch of dhe sow into the next stitch ofthe row below (fig. b). Be aware that in single crochet, the tuning chain does not count a a site, and you de work into the fst stitch after the taming chain. : I'm a beginner and I can't get my tension right. What can I do to improve it? + Yarn Flow: Some yarns just don't come off of the skein and into your hands as easily as others, When you're working with a tightly wound yarn or a skein without @ center pull, unwind a few yards of yarn, make a row of stitches, then unwind your next few yards, Yarn Type: Some yarns are harder to work with than others. Beginners should stay away from stiff cotton and wool, which can easy to “feed” more yarn as needed? If not, be harder on your hands, and look for a yarn it’s likely that you're grasping the yarn tight- with a bit of stretch or ease. ly to avoid losing it, which can make your + Using Your Hook: Remember to slide each tension tight, too, Investigate yarn-holding yarn loop up to the shaft of your hook techniques and try a few different ways to before you draw another loop through it. If see if one of them works better for you. A you find your yarn loops are often sitting at new technique could help maintain your _the throat of your hook, they're going to be tension and ease pressure on your hands. smaller than the intended size (since the Ae Remember that crocheting i sil, nd the more you practice, the better youl become! If youre stating a new project, crocheting a gauge swatch isa great way to work out the tension before you starton the actual item, Hlere area few Jey areas to consider when trying to maintain even tension: «+ Holding the Yarn: Is the way you hold the yarn comfortable to you, and do you find it crochet doctor ® beginner basics Our in-house expert has some helpful tips for newbies, from keeping tension even to working in the foundation chain. By Linda Pecmann ©): I find it difficult to work into my foun- dation chain—the stitches are so tight. How can I fix this? AX: tre coset way tse t00- tiga stitches in the foundtion. chains to Joosen your tension on ‘the foundetion row. ‘Ty holding your ‘yan more looely than you normally ‘would ene! fe othe tips on ten ‘son below your chains are still 100 tight, ‘ry this trick: Use a hook one size larger than the hook you need 0 ‘male gauge to work the founda- tion row For instano #f you intend towork a pattem using @ size F-5 (@.76mmu) ook, make the founda tion chain with a size G-6 (4mm) hook Switch to the # hook for your fistrow cf stitching Since the seitcbes in the foundation chain will be slightly larger than your F- hook it will be easy to slide yonr 1hookcin and outf the stitches. throat has a smaller diameter than the shaft) and therefore tight and unwieldy to work with. ‘To maintain even tension, use the throat to make the yarn-over Joop that you pull through the loops on your hook to complete a stitch—bur then slide that new loop up to the shaft of the kook before starting the next stitch. snow / dee 2008 » crochet today 13crochet class Part crochet and part A "4 magic: leam how to add o a buttonhole where there's a none... or even make IN A | one disappear! *, & By Robyn Chachule pe 2) Has the following ever happened to you? You finish a sweater and put it on for the first time, only to notice that a buttonhole is in the wrong spot. As a designer I've gotten really frustrated when I meant to put a buttonhole at the waistband, but ended up locating it on the bustline, Whether you make a mathematical mistake or an unflattering choice, this situation is a bummes. What to do? You can't cut a new buttonhole in the erochet fab ric..,or can you? I'm here to say, yes, you can, by following the steps below: » (tn Ee “Buttonhole Basics Fic let reviw the anatomy of abasic crochet buttonhole Most ere ceatedsim- | Creating. w ply by skipping a few stitches on the row p below, working enough chains to reach across the skipped stitches, then continu: ing the current row inthe patter stitch. ‘On the next row, stiches are worked into the chain-space, anc then work continues Of course, you can’t just take along the regular path. Therefore, imag- scissors to ctochet fabbrio—it will ine the bottom of the buttonhole as regu: unravol. But with this simple trick, lar stitches that have not been worked | ivoutesnpteenielieete ichea ia into, and the top as a chain covered in Suan Aeeacte eal bes ones stitches. Now, lets get started ‘ , In this erties example, I've crested @ SoU Se erie now buttonhole in a swatch of crochet fabric. For the sake of examples, lets pretend | really wanted it about § rons lower on the swatch. This sample is worked in half double crochet, but you can use this technique with any stitch and wih any buttonhole that is mace with 2 chain-space as described above. note I'm showing my work in contrasting yarn in these samples, ‘but you should work with the same ‘yarn as used in your project. Ricca a Sa : = 4 14 crochet taday » nov / dee 2008Making 3 a bultonhole disappear Don't be tempted to close up an unwanted burton- hole by simply sewing it shut—you'll be left with a ‘sad little scar on your sweater Instead, crochet it closed or a seamless fix. Here's how: Join yarn with a slip stitch on the first stitch to right of the existing Suttonhole. Remove the hook. Thread the hak from left to right through one stitch on the row ‘above and place the sip stitch loop on the hook (fig. a). Pull yar through stitch. Pivot hook to normal working position and work stitch es normal into the row below fig. b). Remove hook ater complating sich. Thread hook from left to right through next sich ‘on tow above. Place working loop on hook, pull through stich, Complete stitch as normal, Remove hook. Continue ta end, fig. ¢ shows a half double crochet being worked into the row below) p 4 Alter working a stitch into each unworked stitch of the row below, secure yam with a slip stitch around the next stitch, fasten of and weave in ends (fig. d) Step 1 Determine where you want to place the new buttonhole and join the yarn with a slp stich on the lost stitch to the right ofthe ne buttonhole. Work 1 chain for each sich ofthe buttonhole fe it you're cemaving § stitches for the but- tonhole, chain 5) Remove hook ig Step 2 With a smaller sized hock ; (proximately 3 sizes smeller then the hook used in the project), thread the hook through one vertical loop of the stitches con the row above ithis will be the top. ‘edge of your buttonhole). Place the last loop of the chain on the hock (ig. b) Step 3 Pullthe chain and hook back ‘through those stitches. Pull the yarn tal through the stitches 2s well. Secure the chain with a slip stitch around the frst stitch to the leit of the buttonhole fig. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JACK DEUISCH Bosc Step 4 Next, we'll cut the stitches out of the Buttonhole. Simply cut through one strand of any stitch in the middle of the robelow the newly added chain (fig. d) 1p 5 Unravel the stitches to the lef and weave inthe yarn end, Unravel the sxiiches fo the right, slowing down when you get close to the lst stitch, Since this is the working side (the side that wants to unravel eas), you must secure the work: ing loop af the last stitch you unwind. To SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Apne 11°/78em wide x 44°/111 Sem ong, excl. ing palletes gauge 2 pattem repeats (18 sts| and 12 rows ver pattern st. ‘Remember to check gauge for best results) (dem how to make a gauge swatch chi6 Rows 1 and)2 Work Rows 1 and 2 of scarf instruc ‘lons—2 pattem repeats. Rapect ast row 10 more tines [fora total of 12 rowsh Rosultng gauge swatch should measure apoccx 4 x 45/10emn x 10am. Adjust hook sire itmecessary to obtain conect gauge. SCARF With larger hook, ch 44, Row 1 37 in 2nd ch from hook, “ch 6, sk next 6 ch 3 sein natch, repeat from * across—5 pattem repeats, Row 2 Ch tun, 3 sein centers of fst 3-sc ‘group, "ch , sk nexth-é sp, 2st in center so of ext 3c group; repeat from * across Repeat Row 2, an even numter of times, unt ‘wrap measures 4/111-5em (or desired lengti, 0 fasten off edging Pivot piece to work along a long side edge. Round 1 Working in ends of rows along edge, Bsl 7 ayieiciere | ie eae I ete grok Abbreviations used in this pattern st(e) stiches) * Repeat directions follewing * st many times ancients, ch chain s¢ single crochet sk skp a alipatiteh Bsl st (bead slp stitch) Remove loop trom large trhook and place on small hook, insert hook through hole of pallens, yam over and draw ‘through pallete and oop on hook. Remove loop frem smal hook and place on larger hook. Gently oul on loop to tighten Bs st. See stoorby-ston photos on next page sl, 3 son Fist ow (come), Bs st; “son next rw, 2 6 innoxtrow, Bel st ropeat fom * along long side ‘ge to last ow Bsl st, 3 sin lat row feomer), Bs st; pivot to work in fee loops along opposita site at feundaton ch, 8 scin first ch [at base of $30 gov Bal st, *7ch 6, sknext ch sp, 3 sc in net ch at ‘ase of 2s aroun, Bs st repeat from ** across foundation cy pivot to workin ents of rows along oppesite lng sie edge, sn ist row (oores, sl si, "80 im nent row, 2 cin next ro, Bs! st ‘repeat from *** along fong side edge 10 last row, 9 sein last row (comme), Bs st pivot to work in sis of ‘ast row of scart, sk fist so, 3st in next se (center sc of 3s group, “***Bs st, ch6, sk next ch-6 sp, 9 sbin centr se of next $e group epeat from °7** 40 ends join with sl stin firsts Fasten off finishing ‘Weave nal ede. Bock list dosed. eas cheer css eee eh ates lm taoR areola UGE Be creative your way! « Ses Resources on pane 98 fr heloful info and instructionsSev lier shimmer on dura nov /dec 2008 + cachet today 25sparkly | scart ATTACHING THE PAILLETTES 1 After emaving loop from larger hook, use smaller erochet hook (nat shown} to pull oop through hoe of pallette b Place lnop back on larger hook «Pull fist loa though second oop an hook to complete slip stitch try this! Wi kia le lve esc sm RED HEART Soft Yar, #4412 Grass Green fm RED HEART Soft Yar, #4601 OFF White = . , PHOTOGRAPHS BY JACK DEUTSCH stitch diagram REDUCED SAMPLE OF PATTERN 26 crochet today » nov /diee 2006oi Cen ecu Se cy Bie Pr erie 1} ec) roe eee Se ere rican = Two. ety an a toh en Ange syn Fachia goodnight mask Catch a little beauty sleep with this cute and kitschy mask. Stitch it up quick for a fun stocking stuffer! By Regina Hioux Gonzalez =D SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Approx 74 /18.5am wide x24 fScm bigh gauge Ti scand 12 sc rows= 25cm ‘Remember t check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch oni Row 1 Soi 2nd ch from hook and in each remein- ing aoross—11 5, Rows 2-12 Ch tun: sin each sc across. Swatch should measure aprox 2/5 1em square Adjust hook size f necessary to obtain corect gauge SLEEP MASK Mask Panel (make 2) With A, oh 6. ow 1 (right side) Sein 2nd ch from hook and in each om ch across-B se Row 2Ch 3, tum; sc in 2nd ch frem hook and in nxt ch, sc in next § so—7 se. Row 3h 4, tum: sc in 2nd ch frem hook and in noxt 2 chs, se in next 8 so, 2 cin Last so—11 se Row Ch 1, tum; 2 eo in frst ot, eon oach so ‘axjass to last se, 2 se in last se—13 se Row 5 Ch 1, tun; son each se across. Rows 6-9 Repeat Ronis 4 und 5, Zmore times. At ‘ond of Row 815 se. Atend of Row B17 se Row 10 Ch 1, tum; se in each se across. ow 19 Ch i, tur, ge2t0y, sin ach rom so aoross—16 se Rows 12 and 13 Repeat Row 11 twice. Atend oF row 12—16 se At end of Row 13—18 se. Rows 14-17 Fopoat Rave 1Dand 11, 2more times. Atend of ow 1513 sc At end of Row 17—12.st. Rows 18-25 Fepeat Row 10, 8 more tines. Row 26 Ch 1, tum: st in each sc aerss to last sc, 2 creative your may » See Resources on page 98 for hell nfo and instructions. Abbreviations used in this pattern i) hein) 40) seo) he halfcouble tog together oochet (1 Work directions ins brackets a8, many sever o indicted. rem remsining se single crochet sat lip atch special abbreviations se2t0g single crochet 2 stitches together) [insert hoot in next stand draw up loop] 2 times, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hoc. se in ast S019 30 Row 27 Ci um sin each se aro. Rows 28 and 29 Repeat Rous 26 and 27—14 se Rows 30-2 epeat Row 26,3 more times. At end of Row 30—15 se. Atend of flow 3116 so. At end of Row 3217 so Rows 33 and 34 Reet Row 27 twice. Row 35 Ch 1 tum; sco, sc in each soars to last 2s, so2tog—15 se. Row 36 Gh 1 tur; scin each se aro. Rows 37 and 38 fopaat Rows 85 and 36—15 se Row 38 Repost Row 2511 Row 40 Ch 1, tum; sc20g ein next 6 so, leaving tem 3sc unworted 7 so Row 41 Ci 1, tin sc2og, sc in nent 4s, leaving tam se unworked—B oe. Fasten of edging With ight side facing join A with sc in edge of any raw, work 81 more sz evenly spaced aroun adgos ‘of mas; join with st in fist se—£2 so. Fasten oft Eyelids (make 2) Starting at top of ld with 3, ch ow 1 {wrong side Se in 2nd ch fom hook and in each rem ch across—4 se nov / dec 2008 «crochet today 27goodnight mask 28 croche: today * nov / dee 2008, Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1, turn: 2 sc in frst sc, sein cach so acess ta ast sc, 2st in last 9. At end of Row 2—8 se. At end of Row 28s Row 4 (right side) Ch 1, turn sc in first 2 oe, de in next 4 se, so in next 2s, ch, work 9 se evenly spaced around side edges and top edge of eyelid, ch 2; join with st st in frst so—8 ho, 13 se and 2 oh-2sps, Fasten off, leaving along end for sewing. embroidery Retering to photograph for placement, sew ere- ids to right side of one mask panel. With 2 ‘strands of pearl cotton and a needle, embroider a lash line and eyelashes along bottom of each lid. assembly Face pins 0 stitch markers on left and right sides of mask to mare placement for mask tes Align mask panels with wrong sides tog, With front mask panel facing ard working through bth thicknesses, join B with sn hack loons of either marked se on edging of mask panels; “ch 101, st in 2nd oh fom hook and in each rem ch ‘to form tie: sc in hack oops of each son ed ing across to 2nd marked st; repeat fom * to * once: st in bac loops of each sc on edging anross to bogining; jin with lst in first so Fasten off finishing ‘Weave in all ends. i x11 Togs BNYXXXX ae “Sate 2(KXXXX*X, 1 MASK PANEL stitch diagramstea for two Crocheted in metallic thread, this “silver” set makes a charmingly crafty addition to teatime playdates. Stitch it up quick for a sweet gift—and don’t forget the cookies) Ne na Tecan) Pa the yarn Feshion Crochet Thread in Siner Siam) ica on each ind stitch up 30 crochet today « nov / dec 2008 By Alison Grenier ean02> SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements teapot: Approx $°/12.5cm diameter x64/15em ‘al, ‘excluding spout and handle teacup; Approx 2%°/Tem diemeter lat widest Point) x2#75.50m tall saucer: Approx 31/7 San diameter gauge Founds 1-8 = 47/10om diameter over so, holding 2 strands of thread topether throughout. Femember to cheok gauge for bast results! how to make a gauge swatch Holding 2steands of tise tgethar, work Rounds Io tenet Aesuting gauge swateh should measure epprox 4 /idem ciameter. Adjust hook sia necessary obtain correct gauge. note {Tivo strands of thread oe held together throughout 2 Erect gauge isnot rial. Work tightly to ensura thet stufing doesnot show trough stiches TEAPOT Holding 2 strands of thread! together, ch 2 join with sl stin frst oh to form ring, Round 4 (right side) Ci 1, work 8 e in ing, join with sls in frst so—8 se Round 2 Ch 1, 2c in each sz around—16 so Round 3 Ch, s> in ext so, 2s> in nox sel 8 times; jon with sls in frst Se—24 so, Round 4 Ch 1, [sr in next 2 sc, 2c in next se] 8 ‘times; join with lst in ist so—32 se Round 5 Ch 1, [st in next 3 sp, 2. in next so] 8 ‘times; join with sl sin ist so—40 se, Round 6 Ch i, [sein next 4 82,20 in next so] 8 ‘times; join with sl stn rst se—48 so Round 7 Ch 1 [56 in next 5 se, 2 se in next se] 8 times; jon with si stn frst so—56 se, Round 8 Ch 1 [st in nex 6 se, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join with sist in first so—64 so, Abbreviations used in this pattern slat sip stteh stl) stitches) 1 Work directions in brackots number of times inciested, ch chalo de double erochet Ihde haf double cochet| 5 single crochet special abbreviations Bae (Back Past single crochet) insert haok from ‘back to front to back again oround post of Indiated stich, yam over and draw up a loop, yore over and draw trough both logps en hook sc2i0g (single crochet 2 etches together) Unsort hook in next st, yarn over and drow uo 4 loop) twice, yar over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Round 9 Ch, [sc in next 7 so, 2 st in next sc] B times; join with sti fist so—72 se Rounds 10 and 11 Ch |, sn se0n se arcund; join with lst in firsts. Round 12 Sk joined st, sk next 2 sts, 5d in next sk next 2 sts, [sl st in net st, sknext2sis,§ dein next st, sk next2 sts] 17 times; join with sls in joy of previous round—12 shell, Round 13 Ch 3 (counts as first de here and through: ‘uth 2d in same st as oi, Isknext2 co, sl stin next dc leenter de of 5-4 group, sk noxt.2 do, 6 do in next sl st] 11 times, st nex 2, sl st in next do, skrnext 2 do, 2 de in seme st as beginning, jin with ai stn top of beginning ch Rounds 14-20 Repeat Rows 12 and 18 three tines ‘hon repeat Row 12 once more. Rounds 21 and 22 Ch, sin eat st round: join with st st in fist so—72 sc, Round 23 Ch 1 sn vest 7st, so2tog] 8 times: join with sl st in first 84 sc, i Round 24 Ch I, sc in reat 8 sis, 20g 9 tines; Join with st st in first so—58 se. Round 25 Ch 1, sc in next sts, s209) B times join with st stn first s:—48 sc, Round 26 Ch, 52 in next sts, s2t0g] 8 times, join with si stint so—4 so Fasten of Be crentve your way!» See Resources on page 98 or holpll info and nstuctionl]Fs crochet today 31tea for two spout Holding 2 strands of thread together, ch 20: join with st in frst ch to form a ring Round 1 (right side) Ch 1, sein each ch ‘ound; join with sl stn frst so—20 sc. Round 2 Ci‘, sc in next 990, so2t0g, sv in last pe; jon with sl stin fist ss—19 se Rounds 3-8 Ch 1, sc in each soto the se2Iog, soPtog, sc in each sc tothe enc; join with st st in first so—13 st Fasten off handle Holding 2 strands of thread together, ch 21. Row 1 Sein 2nd ch from heok and in eath remaining ch across—20 st. Rows 2-7 Ch 1, turn, scin each so eer, Fasten off lid Holding 2 strands of thread together, 3; join ‘with st st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side) Ch 2, work 10 hie inthe fing: join with si stin top of beaming ci —10 do. Round 2 Ch 2, 2hde in each hee around: join ‘with sl stn top of begining ch—20 he Found 3 Ch 2, [hdc in next hd, 2 hd in next fade} 10 times: join with s st in top of begining ch=30 hide Round 4 0h 2, hd in next 2 hee, 2hide in next hdl 10 times; join with sl st in fop of beginning ch—40 hide, Fasten off knob Holding 2 strands of thread together, ch 3, join ‘with sist in frst ch to form a tng Round 1 (right side) Work B sn ring: do not join, workin a continuous spiral. Round 22 sc in each sc around—16 ss Round 3 Sin each sc round. Round 4 (Sc2t0)§ tines; sist in next st A aS Fasten of, leaving a long tal TEACUP (make 2) base (make 4 ~ 2 for each cup) Holing strands of trea together, ch 3 jon vt tin fist cht form ng Round 1 (right side} Ch 2, work 13 hee in ring: oii sl tin top of ging ch Round 2 Ch 2, [2 hde in next hde, hde in next hdc] 6 times, 2 hide in last hde; join with st stin top of begin ch—20 hi Round 3.Ch 1, [2 s¢ in next hee, sc in next hdc) out in with lst fst 020s Fasten ft cup Holding 2 strands of tread together, ch 3; join ith tin fist ch to form a ring Round 1 (inside of cup) Ch 1, woik 7 son ring join with s tin fst se. Round 2 Ch 1, 2c in ech so around join with al stin first 90-14 oo. Round 3 Ch 2,[se in nox 2, 2 sein not se}7 times; join with sl stn fst se—21 se. Fasten of Fip plese mer Round 4: From outside of cup, holding 2 strands of thread together, draw up loop of ‘Khreat in any <¢ of Round 3, ch 1, BPs around each sc around: jon with si sti fists Round § Ch 1 sc in next2 so, 2 sn next sc] Tries join wit st in fst se—20 sa, Round 6 Cb 1, se in each so around join with sl stin fist sc. ound 7 Ch i [sc n next so, 2 soe next sc) Times; join wit st stin first so—35 se Round 8 Ch 1, sc in naxt 4 so, 20 in nat scl ‘7 times, join with st stin ist so—42se Rounds 8-12 Ch, sc in each se around join with sl stin fst so Round 13 Ch 1, svn nest 8 s.2 se in nex sel 6 times —48 se Round 14 Ch 1, sein each st around: jin with stitch diagram Ses sl st in fist so Round 45 0h 1, [sci next 7 so, 2 soin next st) 6 times—54 se Round 16.Ch 1, sc in each st around, jin with slstin fists Round 17 S| st in each so around, Fasten off handle Holding 2 strands of thread together, ch $7. Row 1 Se in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across—16 so Rows 2and 3 Ch 1, tum, scin each se covoss, Festen of SAUCER (make 2) Holding 2 strands of threedtogethe, oh 3; join vith lst in frsteh to form a ring. Rounds 1-4 Work Rounds 1-4 of tea pet li Round 5 Ch 2, [hc inex: She, 2hdo in next hcl join with lst in top of begining ch —80 hide Feston of. finishing assemble teapot Sut rob wth poi ave the al hough ‘the sts of the fast round and pull tight. Thread ta onto yar needs and sow knob to ctr of lid, Sew long edges of handle together and stuff tuba with polyfil, Sew ene end of handle, ‘over seam, to top round of shell section. Gently be hand anc sew ater end fo serand round of sell section. Sew largeren of spout tw oposite sce of topo, ner top of stl section Stuf pet with poi and sew Bd over peg al Wp. assemble teacups ‘Sew long edges of handle together. Gently band handle and sew ends, approx 1°/2.5em_ agar, ov side sean, Hoking won sites togeter, sw edges of bw bases togete: Sito of teacup to the be ‘Weave in all onds. Ay aa Rn aN ae XXXXX 32 crochet today « nov / dee 2008 TEAPOT ROUNDS 1115,wrapped wreath Deck the halls with this cute yarny wreath. Hang it for the holidays Pea or keep it up all year! Ry Linda Permann [ fesies) SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurement Approx 14/35.5em diameter note IF-using a Styrofoam varzath, more yam may be neaded to make wrap thick enough. gauge small flower = 13°/4em diameter Remeniber to check gauge for best rcults! how to make a gauge swatch ‘With C, make a ring using double-ring method {see special tectnigue) Round 4 {right side] Work 6 sein ring: join with st ‘tin first sc—6 se. Round 2 Work (3 de, si st} in same sc as joining, (st st, 3 de, sl st} in each se around, join with st st in joining s! st—€ petals. Swatch should measure: approx 1Y/tom diameter. Adjust hook size if neces sary to obtain correct gage WREATH. Wrapping Wreath Wind A and B into 2 tells each to ake double strands for wrapping wreath, orpurchase 2 seins af each and save leftover yam for another priect ‘Wind 2 stands each of A and 8 along wth 1 strand each of C,D,& Gand Hino one large dal unt i moaouras about 6"/1S0m diameter, trying to Keep ‘arn as tight and even as possible. Ono large ball will make wrapping wreath much less tecious. Tie all 10 sirens of yam together around wreath, pec- ing kon in hack of wreath Treating al 10 strands 25 cone svand, begin wrapsing yarn around wreath, ‘wrapping several tines oer knot to conceal it ‘Wi entire wreath, slighty verepping the last \wrap each tne, When entice wieeth is wrapped, bring yar to back of wreath and out yar, leaving ‘an8'720.5¢m tal, Weave in each of sho 10 ils separately, weaving hack end forth into wrapped yam to secure. reative your way! ¢ See Resources or pate 98 for hao info and instructions Abbreviatioris used in this pattern his chin de double crochet, Inde half double crochet following * 28 many simes as indicates Ly Werk dkections inside braceets 9 ss single crochet aay tier srk slit lip stitch 1} Werk ection 226) speces) Inside peranthesee tr trble eechet te sEECH or sp9co heiened, * Repeat dvections speciel technique double-ring method Holding yatn a fu nch- fe from end, wrap yan tice around your fi- {gers Remove rings from fgers. Grip two {ings and tal irmly botwoon middle finger and thumb, Insert hook trough center of ring ane ‘aw up 3 leap, Yarn over and craw through loop on hook. Work etishes of fet round in tings, At end effet round, pul gently, but firmly, on tal to tighten rng. FLOWERS ‘Small Flower (make 2 with C/E, 2 with E/C, 2 with F/E, 1 with E/F, 1 with C/F) Fist color used is color listed betore /. Second color usd is coir listed aftr /. Example: for OF, frst cdo is © and 2nd colors , With ist color, make a ring using double-ring ‘method (see special te2'niquel Round 4 [right side| Work 6 sc in sng; jon witha st in first se—6 so, Festen off, Round 2 With ight side facing, join 2nd color with st. ‘tin any s, (3c, ss in same sc as joining, (st, 3 dt] in each so arcu jon with sin frst st 1 paals Fasten of, leaving a lng end for sewing Large Flower (make 1 each with C and F) ‘With appropriate color, make 2 ring using double- ring method. Round 1 (right side} Ch 5 (counts as de and ch-2 sp), (de, ch 217-timos is ing; oin wit lst inc ch of no / dec 2008 « crechet today 33wrapped wreat t ore oh Goce eni) Cetera and attach them SCR Ror amay beginning cr5—8 de and 8 ch-2 ps. Round 2 Slt, hc, 3 de, hc, ssi in each ob? sp -axound, join with st stn fst sl st—8 petals Round 3 wrong side) Ch 1, turn se around post of fist dc on round 1, ch 8; *sc around post of next do ‘on round 1, ch 6; repeat fom * around join with sl st in cst so—8 st and 6 ch-6 sp. Round 4 right side] Turn; (a st, do, 2 de, 2d, fado, st} in each ch-6 so around: join with st st in fists st—8 petals Fasten of, leaving a long end for sewing, ‘Sew one E/C smal lower to center of C large flower ‘Sow G/F smal flower to canter of F lage flower, Peete ‘Small Leaf (make 2 with A and 4 with B) With appropriate color, make a ring using doubio- eer os ring method. Round 4 Ch 2 {counts as hes), (7h. do, toh 2, fe] in rng join wit s stn 2nd ch of beginning ch- 212 sts ond 1 ch-2 so. Fasten off, leaving along fend for sewing, Large Leaf (make 3) ‘With A, ch 10. Round 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook; *hde in next ch, de in next cs, hd in net ch, sin last eh ch 1, work= ing in unused loops on other side of ch, sc in first ch; repeat fram * to * across; join with sl st in first so— ‘18 sts. Fasten aff, leaving a long end for sewing. assembly ‘Sew flowers and leaves to wreath as shown in pho~ tograph, 0°28 dosed stitch diagrams See PRS SMALL FLOWER Was aS SMALL LEAF 84 crochet today « nov /doo 2008 pli, Litthed LARGE LEAF LARGE FLOWERthis darling eS S oO a S oy 3 Sse a S85 558 tj oe fo}let it snow doily Get nostalgic with this sweet snowflake motif, just the right size for decorating an album ee eo See eed Soe ee ee a) 44° 54/0 x eam card ees ieee ere} the yarn Bamboo Crochet Thresdin Natural Sais Sree Ree as elec cor ens Sree tl Rae ht isso) Beau 36 crochet today + nov / doe 2008 of wintry memories. By Susan Lowman en00> SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Snowfleke measures approx 3/8. Sem diameter between points gauge Rounds 1-3 = 2'foem diameter between pcints Femember to check gauge for bast results! Adjust ‘hook size if necessary to obtain conect gauge. SNOWFLAKE Oh 5; join with s st in fst ch to form a ring Round 1 (right sie Gh 1, s¢ ining, [oh 5, son ring S times; jin with oh 2, din fits sc ounts as ch-5 sp} ch-5 sps. Round 2 Se in fist c-5 sp (formed by ch 2, de jain), [ch 7, scm next ch spl 5 times, join with ch 3, Fin fists (counts as ch-7 sp}-—6 che? sp. Round 3 SI st, ci 3 [counts a8, 2 do) in fist ch-? sp [formed by ch 3 jon), “13 do, 8, cc) in next he? sp repeat fom * 4 more times, 3 de in first ch~ 7 sp, ch6: join with s st in top of beginning &h3— 36 de and 6 ch-5 sys. Round 4 5) st next 2 de, sls in sp before next 3+ tic group, ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), *{d, ch 2, de, ch 3 tro 3, do, ch? de in next ch-S so, ch 1, hide in sp between next two 2-ce groups, oh 1; repeat from * d more times, (de, ch 2, de, ch, tr ch, de. th 2, do) in ext ch sp cin join with st tin 2nd ch of Beginning ch-3—6 t, 24 de and 6 hdc Round 5 Ch 1, sc in same ch as join, “pico, sk next thet sp, san nant de, 2 sc innext ch? sp, Soin next ie, picat, 3 sc in next ch-3 ap, sin next, tricot, 3s in next ch-3 sp, se innext de, peat, 2 sc in next th-2 sp, in next de sknext ch-t sp, sein next had; ropoat fom * 4 more times, pect, sk naxtch-1 sp, sc in next de, 2 sein next ch-2 sp, sc in next do, picot, 3's in next ch-3sp, st in nett, tepcot 230 innext.ch-3 sp, sein next do, pot, 2 se in next ch-2 sp, st in next, st rext ch-l sp; join with s stn fist 8 t-picots end 18 pcots Fasten off finishing Weave in al ends. Wesh anc black snowflake. Abbreviations used in this pattern ch) chang) tr table crochet de double crochet * Repost rections nde half double cro- ‘following * as many ie finer anced. fe tingle oct (Work drectionsin teenth Fen sk skip stitch or space indi- flat sipsttcs ——Satod. sis) sen {Wore deetionsn konpa ote) Lee times inccoted special abbreviations pleot Ch 3, sst in lst se made ‘npiot (ipl pict] Ch3, lat ch st ch 3 sist) in last se made, assembly \With ight ste facing, cene:snowlake onto car stock Remove the clear vny from front fame open Ing of pita album and Ine it up with the constock cover top of snowflake, Careful slide al three lay as cardstock, srowoke, vn] int frame opening if needed, remove layers ene edust snowtlake to center in opening, stitch diagram 2 ersetve your way! « See Resources on page 98 for halpfil info and instructions:-wort gift in just an hour! heirloom: nowjided2000 codPetbodey 37 -plush pet pad Gift your pup a cozy place of its own! Vibrant colors give this pet bed a punchy kick— make it in any shade to match your room. Nereis the yarn @D sizer Srrn i asery 38 crochet today « nov / dec 2008 By Regina Rioux Gonzalez ennD SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Small bo: (538m long x 17°/48em wide x 4°/i0em deop Large be: 20/Stcmn ong x22"f56em wide x 4°/i0am deep Pattern i writen for small bed. Changes for large ted arn parentheses. gauge With smallor hook, 14 and 17 rows = 47/10em Romembor to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch With smal heat oh 15 Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch -across—14 sc. Ch 1, tum. ‘Rows 2-17 Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Swatch: ‘should measure approx 4°/10cm square. Adjust hook ‘size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. DOG BED Cushion Top With smaller hook and A, ch 31 (38). Row 1 {right side} Se in 2nd ch from hook and in ‘each rem ch across—30 (38} sc. Ch 3 (5), tum. ‘Raw 2 Sc in Znd ch from tiook and in each rem ch, ‘sc in each sc across —32 (42) sc. Ch 3{6), tum. ow 3 Se in 2nd oh ftom hook and in each rem ch, ‘sc in each sc across—34 (46) se. Ch 4 {6), tum. ‘Rows 4-6 Repeat flow 3 three times more—3 (5) ‘more 86 in each row than in previous row. At end of Row 4—37 (51) so. At and of Row 6—£3 (61) sc. ow 7 Se in 2nd sh from hook adn each em ch sin each so oro lasts, 2 sci et sc—47 (67) sc. Ch 1, turn, Row 8 Sc in each so across to last sc, 2 sc—48 (68) sc. Ch 1. tun. Rows 9-18 Repeat Row 8 ton times more—1 more cin ach rw than in previous rom Atend of cw last Abbreviations used in this pattern his) chains) pts) loops) rem remsining) ‘se single crochet 185) sitenes) tog together yo yam over Werk directions Inside rackets 23s mary times 35. inalestes special abbreviations sc2tog (sc 2 ts together [Insert hook in next st yo and draw up a lp twe, yo and draw ‘rough all3 fps on hook {$49 (69) so. AL end of Row 18—58 (78) so Row 19 Sc in each se acrass. Ch 1, tun Rows 20-42 (20-67) Repeat Row 19 twonty-ihree (fort ight) times more. ow 43 (68) Sc in each sc across to last 2 se, sc2tog—87 (77) se. Ch 1, turn. Rows 44-54 (69-79) Repeat Row 43 68) cleven ‘mes more—1 les st in each row than in previous row. Atend of fow 44 (63}—56 [76) se. Atend of Fow $4 (79}—46 (66) se Row 55 (80) Sc in each se acrass to last 2 se—44 (84) sc. Ch 1, wun leaving last 2 so unworked. Row 56 (81) Sc in each sv acruss to est 24) so— 42 (60) se. Ch 1, tum, leaving last 2 (4) se unworked. Row 5? (82) Se in each se across to est 3 (6) sc— 39 [68] so. Ch 1, tun, leaving last 3 [6] so unworked. Rows 58 and 59 (83 and 84) Fepeat Row 57 (82) ‘two times more: At end of Rew 58 (83) (50s. Av end of Row 53 (84)—33 (46) sc Row 60 (85) Sc in gach se acrassto last 2(4) so— 31/41) so. Ch 1, tu, leaving lest 2 |4] so unworked. Row 6i (86) fepeat flow 60 (85}—29 (37) sc. Do not ch 1, Fasten off Cushion Top Edging Round 1 (right side) With right side facing and smaller nook join with sl stn fre ip of first foun Be creative your way! + See Resources on page 98 far hell info andinstructons,tip Renate notin ewe 10 crochet today ¢ nov / dee 2008 dation ch on Raw 1, ch 1, sin same Ip a joining, se in fro lo of rext 29 (37) che: work 63 100) sc evenly along side edge, working in fre Ip of chs at bexin- ning of rows as necessary, 30 (38) se evenly along too axige anc 63 (100) ss evenly along other side eye, ‘working in fee Ip of chs at beginning of rows as nec- essary —186 (276) se. Join with sl st in fist so Round 2 Ch 1, sein same so as joining and in each so around. Join Round 3 Ch 1, working in hack ns only, sc in same 16.8 joining and in each s¢ around, doin, Rounds 4-11 Fepeat ound 2 eit times mora, omit ting marker. Faston off Cushion Bottom ‘Work same as Cushian Top Cushion Bottom Edging Rounds 1 and 2 Werk same as Rounds 1 and 2 of Cushion Top Edging. At end of Round 2, fasten off Cushion Assembly Place Cushion Bottom ontop of foam and taco around edge with pananent marker. Using outine ‘as guide, cut oval from foam. Place foam oval inside Cushion Top with right side of Cushion Top facing outward, Place Cushion Bottom over foam with right side of Cushion Bottom facing outward. With wrong sides tog end larger hook, working through both ‘icknesses ond matching sts, join A with sl st in first so on Round 2 of Cushion Bottom Eiging and in corresponding ston Round 11 of Gushion Top Edging, ch , sc in same S628 joining, sin each se around, placing marker in 18th (1th) so—186 (276 se. Join with lst in fist so, Fasten off, Cuff With smaller nook and A ch 23 Row 1 right side) Soin 2nd ch ftom hook and in each fem ch aross-—28 se. Ch 1, um. Row 2Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, tun Row 3 Working in back Ips only, sin each so across, 1 tu, Rows 4 and 5 Fepoat ows 2 nd 3 Row 6 Repeat Row 2, chenaing to Bin last se. Fasten off leaving an 18°/46cm tl. With , ch 1, tu Row 7 With 6 peat Row 3, Rows 8-11 Fepeat Rows 2-5. Row 12 Repeat Row 2, changing to Cin ate, Fasten off B leaving an 1°/46em tail. With C. ch, tun. Row 13 With ¢, repeat How 3, Rows 14-17 Repeat Rows 2 Row 18 Ropeat Rov, 2, changing to A in lasts Fasten off C, leaving en 18°/48om rail, With A, ch 1, tum, Row 19 With A, repeat Row 3 Repeat Rows 2-19 nine [fourteen] times more, then repeat Rows 2-6 once more. Atend of last row do rot of. Fasten off Cuff Assembly Fold Cuff in half lengthwise. With wrong sides of Flow 1 and last row tog, using smaller hook and working through back Ips on last row and free Ip of foundation chs in Row 1, join A with s! st in first sc. ‘of rows, ch 1, 86 in same st as joining and in each sc ‘across. Fasten off. Cuff Edging Round 1 (inside edging) With right sido of Cuff fao= ing, working slong one edge of Cuff with larger hook, join A with st st in ecg of frst soon Row 1, ch 1, in same sta joining sin ede of each row ‘around —186 (278) sc. Join with sl st in fists Festen of, Round 4 (outse edging) With rat side of Cutt fac- ing, working along other edge of Cuff with larger hook, join A with s sin adge of fist sc on last row, ch ,scin same st 2s joining, sc in ede of each row around, matching edging color to row col, using telis whenever possible—186 (276) so, Jain with sl stin first se. Faston off Round 2Fold Cu in half widthwise, Matching sts ‘and working through both thicknesses, ch 1, scin ‘same sca joining end in each se around, Jain. Round 3Ch 1, so in sare sc a8 joining and in each ‘sc around, doin. Do not fasten of Bed Assembly Place Cuff with outside edging facing outward around age of completed cushion with Cuff Edging at bottom ‘of cushion. Working trough both thicknesses with larger hook and A, st in beck ip of next sc on Round ‘Sof Cuff Edaing and in back lp of marked ston Cushion Assembly stn back ip of each se around — 185 (278) sc. Join with lst in ist lst. Festen of. finishing Weave inall ors.recycled bins m5 SKILL LEVEL: easy what you'll nec et Sa wu 8g hal, each approx Teeny 7G) Sac finished measurements ‘small basket: Aporox 6/12 Som diameter x34" /9cm tll ‘medium basket: Approx 8/20.Sem diameter xa'fidom tall large basket: Approx 10'/2550m diameter 5/1250 tl) gauge Funds 1-5 of bastet bottom = 4/0em diameter bottom wit 2 strands of yom hold together 1Q-te and rows = 3 /7.5em aver taskat side stitch pater [altematng se end co) with 2 stands cf yam holé together ‘lamember to check geuge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Holding 2 strands ofA together, fom an adjustable rng, ‘Work Rounds 15 of basket bottom. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4'/1em diameter. f necessary, aust hook size to obtain correct gauge. notes 1 The yarn quantities sted ate suticiont to make all heoe baskets To make only the large basket, you ‘willie bal of & and 2 balls of B. To make only ‘the medium basket, you wil also need 1 hall of A and 2 balls of. To make ony the small basket, you willneed 1 tall each ofA and 8. 2 The baskets are worked holding two strands of yam togetner thoughout f you re only making one basket and have purchased only 1 ball ofA, wind the bal ito to 2 separate bals before beginning, Py rene yee riers or ch, alviays skip the Fee saucy Seiten cet he Prom aragelettctes LARGE BASKET bottom Hong 2 stencs of A opether, om an asa ring, Round 1 (right side) Ch 2 (counts as frsthde here ‘and thmughout, work 7 mote hdc i rin, jin with I tin top of beginning ch—8 fc ‘note erty pull tal of jutting to then ing. tive your way! » See Resources on page 98 forhelpul info end imsivuctions Who knew an old T-shirt would make a good basket? These handmade containers, stitched in a new yarn made of recycled tees and other fibers, are perfect for holding all your bits and bobs. ty inda Permann Abbreviations used in this pattern (9) soteh(es) ‘+ Repest directions fellowing * ae mary Simos as inciated [1 Wodk dieesons in brackets number of times indicates ch chain de double crochet hide half double eo chet single crochet sist sip stich special technique adjustable ring method Holding tho yarn 3 ew inches from the end, wrap around your fine ger Da net remove wrap fom finger, nsert Fook into the arap and craw up 2 loop of working yarn. Chain one to secure the loop, Sha remove ring fom finger Work sttches of fFretround in tha eng. Pull gery, but firmly, fon tilt tighton rng, Round 2 Ch2, hn in sam sts jin, 2h in next 7 hee; join wit lst in top of binning ch —15 he Round 3 (12, hin samo stasjon, id in next oe, * Zhen not de, hen neath repeat rom * araund jin wth stn top of beginning ch—28 hue ound 4 Ch, hin same st as jin, hic in next 2 de, “2c one de, Ne in nat 2; rpeat from * around; join wit sts in top of beginning ch—32 hd. ound 5 Ch 2, hs in same st asin, he in ext 3 Ic 2 he in ext hd, hdc in next 3d; rope fiom * aroun: jin wih st stintop of begioning ch—a0 hie, Round 6 Ch 2, noc in same stash in next 4 hie "2 Ren nant bdo, hl in eet hee repeat ‘om * aroun; jin with stn top of besnning oh ie Round 7h 2, hd in same st soi, hin nxt 5 lo, 2 fd nnet i, he inne Sh; repeat ‘om * around join with s stn top of begining ch de ound 8 Ch hde in same st sin, heen next fed, "2 has in nent hd, hd in next 6 hse; peat ftom * around; join wih tin top of begining ch—68 de nov / dee 2008 + crochet today 41recycled bins tip isla ariel cle Groy Mairi arer wo and w ene heey en Teta ota 49 eevchat tndawea ner Fae 008 Round 9 Ch 2, hdc in same st as join, hdc in next 7 Inde, ° hd in naxt ff, cin next 7 hes; repeat {om * around; join with st in top of beginning oh=72 ho Round 10 Ch 2, hdo in same st 28 jin, he in next 8 ‘ndo, °2 hd in nxt tf, bc in next 8 hs, repeat ‘rom * around; join with s tin top of beginning ch—00 hide Round 11 Ch 2 hdc in same st asin, he in next 9 Inde, *2 de in nxt de, fein noxt Shs; repaat {rom * around; join with si st in top of beginning ch—€8 ho, Fasten off A, Round 12 With ight sie focrg, and holding 2 trends of ya together, join B with sl stn any hd, ch 2 hd in same st as join, hdc in next 10 he, *2 fide in next he, he in ext 10 hdc neat from * around: join with sist in top of besining ch—96 hd, side Round 1 01 3 counts as ist d here and throuah= ‘ut working in back loogs ony, sc in nat ho, do in net hd, sin nex hd: repeat from * around: jin ‘with sl stn top of baginning ch-—6 sts Round 2 Ch 1, sc in same st as join, din next so, *sc in next de, de in next sc fepeat from * around: joinwith st stn fist se Round 3 Ch 3, sn next do, “dc in next so, sin nxt do; repeat from * arcu join with sl stim top of begining ch. Round 4-9 Repeat Rows 2 and 3 thres more times form handle openings Round 10 Ch 1, se in same st as jin, [de in nat se, in nent de] times, ch 18, sk next 14 st, de in Text sc, sc in next de; [den next so, sin next di) 16 times; ch 16, sk next 14 sts, de in net st, sc next de, dein net s] 8 times join with sl stn frst so Round 11 Counting each sc, d, and ch as ast, work follows: ch 3, > in next st, “din next st, sn next 3; repeat from * around, join with lst in top of beginning ch—100 sts. Round 12Ch 1, sc in same stas jin, dcin next se, “sc in next, den next se, repeat fom * round, join with st stn fist se. Fasten of 8. Round 13 With right side fecing, and holding 2 sirands of yam together, jin A with lst in any stof Found 12, sl st in each st around Fasien of MEDIUM BASKET bottom Holding 2 strands of A together, work as for large basket bottom through Round —72 he, Fasten off ‘A Hold 2 strands of yam together and join B with sl stin eny st of oun! 9, Work Round 10 of large bas- ‘et bottom —80 he side Continue working with 2 strands of B held together. ‘Work as for large basket side through Found 7. form handle openings Round 8 Ch 1, sc in same st as jin, de in next sc, {se in next do, dc in next sc] 6 times; ch 14, sk next 12 ts; [sn ext se, de in nat do) 44 times; ch 14, ‘sk nox 12 ss, sn noxt de, de in next st} 7 times; join with st sti fst se, Rounds 9-11 Work Rounds 11-13 of lage tastet side —84 sts, Fasten of SMALL BASKET bottom Holding 2 strands of A together, work as for lage basket tottom through Round 5—40 hd, Fasten off A. lod 2 strands of yam together and jin B with sl sti any st of Round 5, Work Round 6 of ergs basket otto —48 ho side Continue working with 2 strands of 8 held together. ‘Work as for large basket site through Round 5. form handle openings Round 6 Ch 1 scinsame sta oin, den next s, Isc in next de, dc in next sc] 3 times; ch 10, sk next 8 ‘sts; (se in next sc, de in next de] 8 timas; ch 10, sk ‘next 6 sts, [sc in next de, dein next sc] 4 times, join with sI st in first se. Rounds 7-8 Work Rounds 11-13 of large basket ‘side—b2 sts. Fasten off finishing trim handles With right side facing, join A with l stn any stof handle opening sl st evenly around opening, Fasten ‘off, Repeat for second handle opening ‘Weave in all ends. stitch diagramUe eal Ce Lekota one gtera together when ee empty! , 5: rw 2m + crochet today 43hese quick-to-stitch warmers add a subtle ity touch to your ‘winter looeu=> SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements Aprox 64¢/1/em ecumerence note Fatric is stretchy and wil i larger cireum- ference wrists. To make lrcer wrists, use a Jargar hook. A Hook one size lager wil yield @ \wisilet approx 74/i8em eireumference. A hook twa sites larga wl yield wstlet approx 84 21cm cveumterence, gauge 7 Moti = 2/0 x 24/5 Som x 580m. Fomember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Make 1 motif Resutng gauge swatch should neasure approx 2A x D4 Poem x Sem. Adjust hook size inec- essary 0 obtain core geuoe FIRST MOTIF £25; join with st stn frst ch to form a rng ound 1 Ch 4 (counts as first do, ch 1), {doin ng ch 1] 11 times; oin with sl st in 3rd ch of Deginning ch—12 oe and 12 ch! sos. Bound 2 Ch 3 (counts 2s frst de), 2-60 Clin frst [$1 g9,ch 5, [de Clin next chet gp, ch5} 11 ‘res; join wit sl st in frst C112 clusters and 12 SS ons Round 3 Sis in first di-5 sp, ch 1, (sch 7, se) in ‘same ch-5 sp (comer made, *{ch 5, sc next ch-5 ‘| twice, ch 8, [ech 7, sc) in next oh-5 sp (comer ‘pede repeat from * 2 mora times, [oh 6, se in next {275 5p) twice, ch 5 join with sl stin first se—4 sh- 7 comers and 3 ch sps along each side. Fasten off SECOND-SIXTH MOTIF fark 25 for first motif through Round 2. Refer to <=:ambly diagram for placement oF motif. Refer to © 'initions of er? sp join and ch-5 sp join as you cr Round 3 ining round) ound 3 (joining round) Ifa ch-7 orch-5 has @ Serresponding csp on a neightaring mot, work a 5-7 sp jin 0 o-5 6p join instead ofthe ch-/ och stitch diagram Abbreviations used in this pattern following * a8 many times 2s indicated, O.Werk directions in parentheses into Epace indicated [1 Work directions ia brackets number of times incieated. ch chain de double crochet single crochet sist sip stteh sels) spaces) (5) stiches) + Repeat directions special abbreviations 2ede Cl (2 double crochet cluster) Yan aver, inert hook in incieated stor sp, yara over and sew up #1200, yarn ever and draw Uwough 2 leaps on hook, yam over, nase heok in same storsp. yam aver and daw up a loop, yam ‘over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn ‘ver and craw through al 3 loops on hook 3-de I (9 double crochet cust Yam over, insert hook in indicate st ora, yarn over anc caw up 2 oop, yam ever and daw though 2 loaps an heals (yan ove, insert hook in same Sor 3p, yarn over and draw up a loop, yen yer and dra trough 2 loops on hoot wes, ym over and daw through al 4 loaps on hook, +5 sp sin Ch2, satin neighooring chSap, ch 2 G47 ap join Chaat neighboring ch 3p, ch3, 5,1 st infist ch.5 9p, ch , fc, oh 7, se) in same ch sp comer made) [ch 8, sn nan oh 5p) ‘twice ch 5, se, ch 7, s) in next ch sp (oomncr made} repeat fom *2 more times [ch5, 3c n next ch p) tice, ch: join wits stin first sc—4 che T comers and 3 ch5 89s along each ste, Fasten of You should now havea rng of motifs, 2 motits wide and 3 motifs in creunference finishing edging Jain yarn with st st in any comer c-7 sp along ede of wristot ch 1, cin sama ch sp, ch, "sf nest ah: sp ch; repeat from * aroun join vith st tin first se aston off, Repoat around other write edge. ‘Weave i all ems, or Semana sina nome | movie | MOTIF « mores] woTie2 | MOTIF Qe seem an ASSENBLY DIAGRAM creative your way!» See Resources on page 98 forhelpul nfo anc insvucsons, the yarn EB sears seinen Forget to join a pair Cart ueeiae) ere eon EoD eest el) Pee arcs eeeucd nov / 202008 + crochet today 45soft & comfy throw Sport-weight yarn and lacy motifs add up to an afghan that's light yet cozy—we think it makes a gorgeous gift for just about anyone on your list! Brea! the yarn tenet! ED casio Sorin ery try this! ‘We tink this throw looks pretty in thesa coors, too. w= RED HEART Designer Spor, #3515 Lagoon 1 RED HEART Designor ‘Spor, #601 Cornsik 46 crochet today « now /doc 2008 By Candi Jensen exncD SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Aparox 47°/119 Sem wide x 56'/142em long gauge 4 Square = 8° x 91/23 x 23cm; Rounds 1-5 = Bem x 5'/12Som x 12.5em using size /9 (5mm) orochet hook ‘Remember to check gauge for best results] how to make a gauge swatch Work Rounds 1-§ of Square. Reculting gaugo. ‘swatch should measure approx 5* x 5'/12.5em x 12.50m. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge SQUARE (make 30) Cs join with tin fist ch to form rng. Round 4 (right side) Ch 3 (counts as first de bere and throughout), wark 15 more dein rin: jin with sl st intop of begining ch—16 de. Round 2 Ch (counts as de, ch 1 here and through cout} [dc in nent do, ch 1] 15 times; join with sl st in Sid ch of beginning ch—16 de and 16 ch sp. Round 3 Ch 3.2 dein next oh sp, [do in not do, 2 ie in nent cht 9p] 15 times, jon with sl stn top of beginning ch de Round 4 Ch 1 scin same stas join, ch 5, sl stin Sich from hank (eomer made), sk next2 de, sein ext do, oh 2, sknext 2d, sin next de, ch 3 k ext 2 do, ss in next do, oh 2, sk next 2 do, "sin next de, ch 5, s tin 5h ch from honk onrer mado}, sknext2 de, cin next co, ch 2, sk nxt 2 co, se in next, ch3, k noxt 2 do, sc inex do, 0h 2, sk ext 2 de: repeat fom * around; join wit sist in fistso Round 5 (Sls, ch3. 4d, ch 3, Se) in fist cS sp [beginning comer made), sein next ch-2 sp, 6 dein next ch-3 9p, sin next ch-2 sp, 4B dt, ch 3, 8 de in north sp comer made), se in next ch-2 sp, 5 de in nextch-@ sp, se in next c-2 sp repeat fom * Abbreviations used in this pattern + Repeat directions following * at many tines a incicetd, (Wore sractons in a Sich incited [1 Wied dete in brackets oumber of times incieated, ch chain st slip stitch pis) specete) 546) stteves) aroun joi with lst in tp of bagining 3 —one S-dc yup and 2 s along eal side, and 4 comers, Feston of, Round 6 Join yam with lst in eny comer ch-8 ep, ch. (ch 3, so in same ch sp comer made), ch » sk next 9d de in next so, eh 3, sknext 2d, se ‘in next de [center de of 5-o oroug), ch3, sk next 2 de, de in next se, ch 5, sk next § de, */S0, eh 3, se} in ‘next ch-d sp [comer made), ch 6, sk next de, dein next sc, ch 3, sknext2 de, sc in next de, ch 3, $k next 2 de, dein nent s, ch 5, sk next 5 do repeat fron * arcund, joi with sl stn fist se—2 cS sp and 2 ch sp along each sida, and 4 comers. Round 7 (Sis, ch 3, 2 do, ch 2, 3 do) in fist 3 sp (begining corner made, 5 din next ch-8 sp. 3 do in nextZ c-3 5p, 5 dein next ch-5 sa, "(8 ch 2, 3 co) innextch-3 so {comer made), 5 doin next ch-S sp, 9 dein next 2ch sps, Sde in nexteh§ sp: repeat from * around: join wt s sti top of begin: hing cx—22 ce long eat site, ane comer che? 9p. Round 8 Ch. cm ean esau, working [2 hho, ch 2, 2 hoc in each corr ch 2p join with st st in first hee—26 ds alang each side, and 4 comer ch-2sp, Round 9 Ch3. den eeoh hd around, working 32 in eech comer ch-2 sp: jin with sl st in top oF beginning ch—118 de. Faston off finishing ‘Arrange squares into rows of 5 squares each an ow oquarostogthor Be creative your wayl « See Resources on pege 98 for helpful info and instructions:soft & comfy throw 48 crochet today « mov / deo 2008 border tex st, ok next st, sein next st ‘With right sie facing, join yam with sist ineenter next corer 3-hée group, 3c tic of any commer 3c group to work fist along group, sc in center hdc short edge along long side, 3c in next, sine st sk Found 1 (right side) Ch 1, 2hdc in some stas ext st, 3. de in neat st, imipet ct join, Pde in cach de and seam to cantor de of noxt fepest fom ** to Zsts comer $e comer 3d group, 3h in center de 3times, de _aFOup, 3c in ext st, Gein frsthdc ih each dc to end, werk 1 more hdc in same st as of side group, sin conter hdc of ie group join join with st stin isthe, repeat fiom *** to work along next shart and lang sides, omiting last sc jon with tin fist Round 2 Ch 1, son same st s join (center hde of comer 2ide group: ***working lony short side, Fasten oft. de in next st, sc in nact st, “sknext st, 3de in Weave in all ends. mt stitch diagram Ves ks Kf [ ih f Ay AN, HELE UAL tt LoS ret eee o CUES: STG, Re ie i) AADSc the yarn @D ssowesnarinsve ld’s menorah Celebrate the festival of lights without ever striking a match! This Hanukkah, help little ones participate in the fun by stitching up this plush menorah. By Robyn Chachiule enc SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Approx 10°/25.5em wide x 10°/25.5em long, excluding candles; candles measure approx -4°/1.5-100m, gauge 12 sis and 15 rows ~ 4'/10em over single erochet. Femember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch th 13. Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remain- ing ch aioss—12 so Rows 2-15 Ch 1, tun, son each so across Fesuting gauge swatch should measure approx 4” xe4'/I0em x 10em. Adjust hack ez if necessary obtain conect gauge note Work tightly to ensure that stufing material iaesn't show through te stitches, BASE AND MAIN SHAFT With A, form an adjustable ring Round 4 (right side) Work 5 se in ring: jon with sl stin frst so—5 so note Gerty oll on tal to tighten ring Round 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in each se around; join wth sl st in fist so—10 ss, Round 3 Ch 1, *scin next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * eround: join with sl stn ist so—15 sx Round 4Ch 1, *2 sc innext sc, so in next 2s repest fiom * around jon wit sl stin fist so—20 sc. Round § Gh 1, “so in next 3 sc, 2 sr in ext repeat icin with sl sin ist se—25 se *2 sc innext sc, sin next 4s repeat jin with st in Fst se—20 eo sein nent 5 oo, 2 sv innext se epest with lst in fst so—35 se "2 sc in next se, sc in next 6 se: repeat foc helpfl info and instructions. Abbreviations used in this pattern ch chain times 2 inicsted 4 single rochet_ (Work drectons in slat sip ete Derertheses nto pt ‘stitch indicated. st) sche) 11 Wore diecions in ‘Repeat rections byackats numberof folowing "25 many mee indieatod special abbreviations sc2t0q (single crochet 2 stitches together) Uneart hack In next st, yarn over ar draw up 3 loop! twee, yarn ever anc draw through all 3 Toope on heel special technique adjustable ring method Holding the yarn 2 ew inches fom the end, wrap around your fir {get Do nat remove wrap from finger, insert hook into the wrap and draw up 2 loop of ‘working yar, Chain one to seeure the loon, land remove ing trom finger Work sttches of fiat round in she ring. Pall gently, but femiy, con tll to tighten ing. ‘rom * around: join with! stn first so—40 so Round 9 Ch ', “sc in next 70,2 sein naxt se, repeat ‘rom * around join with s stn first so—45 se Round 10 Ch 1, working in back oops only, se in each sc around: join with sl stn first so Round 11 Ch 1, so in each sc around join with s st infistse. Round 12 Ch 1, working in back loops only, *sc in next 7 sc, sc2t0g; repeat from * around; join with si stin first eo—40 so Round 13 Ch 1, “so2tag, son next 6 sc repeat ‘rom * around; jain with s stn first so—25 se. Round 14 Ch 1, "sin next 6 so, se2t0g repeat ‘rom * around, join with st sti first sc—30 sc Round 15 Ch 1, so in each so around; join with s st in firsts, Round 18 Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next se; repeat from * around; join with sl stn fist so—25 se Round 17 Ch 1, sin each sc aroune: join with s st in firsts. row / dec 2008 « crochet today 49child’s menorah 0. crochet today « nov f doc 2008 Round 18 Ch 1, “sc in next 3 sc, se2tog; repeat fom * around join wth sl stin frst sc—20 se, Round 19 Ch 1, *sc2tog, sein next 3st: repeat fom * around: oin wth sl st in frst so—16 36 Rounds 20-33 Ch 1 sc in each se arouns: sist in fist se Round 34 (form branch slots) Ch 1, sc in next2so, ch, sk naxt se branch slot made), ein next 4 so, ch, sk next so, sin lst 2 8; join with sl stn fists. Round 35 Ch 1, sin each scand ch around, join with lt in ist sc Rounds 36-41 {form branch slots) Repeat founds {34 and 35 three ora tes. Round 42 Ch 1, sn each se and ch around: swith sl stin first se Rounds 43-45 Ch 1, so in each so around; join with sl stin fist sc Festen off leaving long tal BRANCHES (make 8) With ight side facing and larger hook, working in {tee loaps of one ch sp made in Round 34 (branch slot join with sl st in fist ch. Round 1.Ch 1, scin same ch, son next 3c, sc in skipped se of Rourd 33; join wth sl stn fist so—8 se. Rounds 2-26 Ch 1. sc in each se around: join with s| stn fist st Festen of, leaving a lng tl, cin Ain similar manner to branch slot of Round 36 of main shaft work Rounds 1-20 of branches, Fasten off Join Ain similar manner to branch slet of Round 38 of main shaft, work Rounds 1-14 of branches, Fasten off Join Ain similar manner to branch slot of Round 40 of main shaft work Founds 1-8 of branches, Fasten of Fepeat along oppsite side of main shaft to make ‘our more branches, HORIZONTAL BAR With A, ch 15. Round 1 (right side) Sin 2d ch from hook an in each remaining ch across; jin with sl stn ist so— thse Rounds 2-40 Ch 1, se in each so around: join with s| stin fists, Fasten off CUPS (make 9) With A, form an adjustable ring. Round 1 (right side) Work 4c in ing: join with sl stin fist so—4 30 note Gently pull on tail to tighten rng Round 2 Ch 1,2 sc in each sc around: join with sl st in first 8 se. Rounds 3 and 4 Ch 1, sc in each se around: join with sist in frst so Fasten off. CANDLES (make 9—8 regular + 1 shamash) With 8, form an adjustable rng Round 1 (right side) Work 5 sn ng join with s stin first 6 se. note Gently pul on tail to tighten ring Rounds 2-9 Ch 1, sc in each so around: stin first se. note For tll, center candle (shamash), repeat last round 3 mor times ‘note Work now proceeds in rows: dot join, Next Row Sk first 2 sc sin nait so, sk nent st, 81 stin lest so, ‘Next Row Turn, skt st, sl st in nxt so, Fasten of in with st flame ‘Next Row Jain C with sl st ins! st of lastrow, ch’, (sls, sein 2nd ch from hook, st stn next ch, Fasten off finishing shape horizontal bar Flatton tube, with jon cantare on one side. Jain yam wit st stat begining of one open end. ‘Working through both thicknesses, sl st aero to close opening. Repeat on ather end fill base, main shaft, and branches Fall 6x 9/16em x Z1.Bom piace of flexible card- buetd, overlapping ales wo create a tube fit inside main sheft. Place tube irto shaft Pour poy ester pellets around and inside tube to fill base and stabilize tube, Pack polyester fiberfill inside tube. Stuf branches with polyester poyfil. Center horizontal bar with join on underside, over top of main shaft end sew in place. Begining with branches closest to main shaft, gntly bend branohes up and saw ends to underside of horizontal bar. Sew cups along top af horizontal bar, centering one cup above each branch Insert candles in cups, placing shamash in center cup. embroidery (optional) With yam needle and D, using phatograph as a guide, back stitch around base and cups to decorate. ‘Weave in ail ends. afo Tal Bde ee eZ Leh} bee alana creation!the yarn entice sree ED swisinveoona Abbreviations used in this pattern es) chains) single crochet stat alo sch | {1 Work rections inside brackets as mony times a6 indicated, 54. crochet today # nov / dec 2008 ‘By Kristin Nicholas escD SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Approx 34-4/0/85-11.5om diameter after felting (0-81/125-150m diameter befor fetng) gauge Gauge is not critical for this pattem, but stiches ‘ust be loose for felting to occu. CIRCLES (make 1 each with A-G) With aporopriate color, ch 3; join with s! st to forma ria Round 1 {right side) Work 8 sc in ring—€ sc. Place ‘marker in last so and move up to fasts in each ‘ound. Loop a short length af contrasting yam around front of any stitch to mark right side. Round 2 [Sc in nsx: sc, 2 sv in next so} 4 times—12 sc, Round 3 Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—18 sc. Round 4 [Sc in naxt 2.sc, 2 sc in next so} 6 tres —24 so, Round [Sc in naxt3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 trmes—30 se. ‘Round 6 [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next so] 6 times—36 sc. Round 7{Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in navt so} 6 times—42 so. Round 8{Sc in next 6 so, 2 sc in net so} 6 times —48 so, Round 9[Sc in next 7 so, 2 sc in next so} 6 times—B4 so. Round 10 [Sz in nex: 8 sc, 2 se in next se] 6 times—60 sc. Round 11 [Sc in next 9 sc, 2 se in next sc] 6 times—66 sc. Join with s! st in next sc. Fasten off, finishing ‘Weave in ends. felting Felt citcles in washing machine with 2 load of dark items such 2 jeans or towels, using hot water wash ‘and cold water ins Giles will stink aporox 25 pereent in size, Lay circles tet and shape with fin- ets. Allow circles to dry. 5 ‘embroidery Fermove contrasting yam and work. 7 stitches on right side of circles with sharp needle ‘and one strand of yam as follows: Option A Work heat in chan sich with H, polka. dots in French knots with E, Option B Woik snowflake in fen stich wth H Option C Work 4-pointed center in lany daisy sttet with ,cfamond in chain stiten wat, French knots at comers of diamond anc cross stitch in centr with D, Option D Work center of flower in spider web stiten with E, petals in fly stitch with F leaves in ezy daisy sith with G, center seen French knot with B. Option E Work center in satin stitch aver Round 1 of circle with G5 tangles in steht sitchin, posts bbeween center and trnales in taht itch with B. Option F Wark wae iengles and tee turk in straight stitch with ,oraments at points of trangles in French knot with te too in French knot with E Option & Work swirl in chain stich with B. assembly Ingert en 8'720cm length of matching yar through top of cirle and tie ends in an overnand knotto make hanger. Cut ends cise to knot. Gut felt to match finished sizeof ezch omament. Glue felt to back af eraments and place ornaments under heavy books to cry fat. mb ere aces re acne ‘embroidering the fronts Be creative your nay « Soe Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions,Working the embroidery Here's how to create some of the embroidery stitches pictured. Insert needle into fers at pont where | tha yarn emerges frm the fabric: ring needle up et point where next stich should begin, loping yam behind nee dle Pull to complete stitch, and repeat. | 7 Holding needle clase to surface a | } fabic, wa yarn around needa approximately tines. Aeinsert needle | at point where yam emerges from fabric Pull ta form knot. Insert reed at point whore yam emeiges fron fbi. Bring needle up at point where sich should end, loon ing yan betind neecle.Pul to tighten loop then make a smal stich over loop to socue before & after felting Hee ow th acta pcs wllk tf an ater ay are foes. Strth wet pie io Shap etry aie ‘asd shape ioroqanie BY sack eure nov / 660 2008 « crachet today 55falling leaves runner Intricate lace leaves form a crochet border on linen fabric in this stunning piece. It makes a accessory at Thanksgiving, or any time of the the yarn Classi Gochet Thread Sie 10, inNatral 56 crochet zoday « now / dee 2008 By Susan Lowman enmE SKILL LEVEL: experienced finished measurements ‘Approx 22" faiem wice x 47°7118'5em long (6/1250m wide edging; 12° x37"/30:Sem x 946m ‘abric center) ‘Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch cna Row 1 Dc in sth ch from hook beginning ch enunts fist de, de in each reining ch across —39 dc. Rows 2-18 Ch 3 (counts fist dc here and throughout tum, dcin each st across. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx. 14'/10em xem. Adjust ook size if necessary to obiaincomect gauge. notes 1Plecea stitch marker in every Sth ch of founda. tion ch, 1 make counting chs easier 2.0n Round 1, place @ st marker in avery 80th de on ‘each side between the S-c corners, to make count: ing sts on eat sie ease. in ounds 2 through 13. place ast mererin each corner spt identity the comers on the next Round, EDGING (Ch 944; tekng care not o twitch jon with lst in fist ch to form a rin. Round (ight side Ch3(oounts as fist de here and throughout) dein nest 114.ch,*5 din net ch {camer made). do in nest 355, 5 din next ch {comer made)* de in next 115 ch; repeat fom * to * ‘nce; join with stn top of beginning ch—880 do note After completing Round 1, lay pete on fit sur face to ensure that its mat itd, Foca may tnd to car ut wl ten out as more Rourds ere worked Round 2 stin nex 3 de, sh 8, ska 6 do, dn Abbreviations used in this pattern ia donde mala foie Ipts) loopis) 7 Repeat Erections: sc single crochet following * 2 many Sige eae Tertinane, ese ancerin on ace) Sea Sta site) een a og opelbes ‘times indicated. special abbre tratog tr2 stitches together) "Yo tee, insert hoot h nent indlested 2 yo ana craw up a, Iyo and dave through 2 Ins on Pook) twice: Fepeat from * once more. yo 273 araw enreugh all Sipe on hook tr Stag (rele crochet ‘ice, insert hook in raw up allp, lye and draw though 2 Iason hook ties: repeat irom * 2 more Sms, yo and draw through all 4 ips on Rook. ations next do, ch 5, sk next § do, dein next de: “eh, se next 5 do tr. ch3, tin next de oh. sknext de, de in next d, [oh 5, sk next So, dein next. ds] “times; repest from * across t9 3 sts before next S-de comer; ch 5 sk next do, ch, jn pext de (center de of Se comer) comer chesp made": [ch 5, sk next § dc, de in next ce] 3 ties; repeat from" 3 more times, ending last repsat at“: ch 5: join with sl stin 3rd ch of beginning ch—4 comer ch 5, 0), 4 (x, ch3, tron each shor side and 14, ch 3.1) on each fong side Round 381 stn next 3h, ch 8 doin Sch cf next so: “eh 4, sknexto, 3 rin net toh’, arn next, ch 4, sk next do d in ra oh of net 59, ch, do in 3rd ch of nant hsp; repeat from” across to naxt comer; ch, sknet de, 3 trin next, ch, 2151 inc ch of next ch sp (comer hsp rade}, ch3, 3trin next, ch, sknext do" doin Sd ch ofnextch-5 sp ch 5, do in Sr ch of next oS repeat from * 3 more tines, ending last epeat at **; Be creative your way! « See Resources on page 98 for helpful info end ietuctionsfalling leaves runner 8B. crochet today « nov /dee 2008 join with st stn rl cho begining ch Round 4 S| st in nat 3 ch, ch 7; "sk next de, 2 tin next 34, ch 2, doin ech of next sp, ch 2,2 tin next’ oh 4, se net de, cn ech af nat ch sp, Ch; repeat from * acres to next comer; de in Std ch of nextel sp ch 2, 2trin next’ tr ch’, st net tr ch 5.tfin Sd ch of nea oh sp (comer ch-sp mace), ch 5, skeet 2 in next 9 ch 2"; 06nd oh of nox ch sp, ch 4)2tmes; repeat fom * more times, end ing last repeat at °* dc ind ch of net chp, ch; jgin with st st in 3rd ch of bogining ch Round § SI st in next 2 ch, ch 6; “Itr2tog over next 2 ts)3 times, ch 3,3 in next do, ch 3, [2tog over ‘next? 1] 3 times, ch 3, din rch of next ch-4 sp, ch 3, de in 2nd ch of next che sp; ch; reneat from * across to next comme, ending last repeat at **: chS, ItZtog over noxt 2} 3 tres, ch , 3 tr in ret tf 3, ch 5 tn 3rd ch of nex oh sp (ootnerch-sp made), ch 3, 3 tin next, ch 5, fog over next 2] 3 times, ch 5, sknext de, de in Si ch of next chp, ch 3°**; de in 2nd ch of ext oh. sp, ‘ch; epeat rom * 3 more timas, ening last repeat at" jen with st st in Sf ch of beginning ch Round 6 SIs in nest 3 ch and in ox tog, ch t12t0g over next 2tr2tog: “ch 4, 2trin next’ rch 4, trStog over next 3 210g, ch 4, sknext cr p™ tin 2nd ch of next ch sp, ch 4, tog over next 3 t2teg: repeat from * across to next comer, ending ast reneat at** [tr ch5, tin nd ch of nex ch-3 9, ch 4, tetog over next 3 ttt0g, ch 5,2 trin next 3, ch sk next ch3 spt oh 5, tr} in rd ch of ret of (cu net ch-sp ma), ch, sk next ch sp, 2 tin next 3 ty, 05, t3tog ver next 3 tr2tog, ch 4, sknoxt ch sp, (tech, tin 2nd ch of nextoh-3sp, ch 4***;ttog ‘ver next tog; repeat fom * more times, ending last repeat at "*: join with sl st in fst t2tog Round 7 Si st innaxt 2ch, ch 7; “20g over next 2 ‘13 times, ch 4, dc in Sed ch of nexten-4 sn** ch skrextch-4 sp rch, tu) in next, eh 8, sknext ch 4-5, dein 2nd ch of next os, oh 4; repeat fom * ‘ross to next comme, ending lest repeat at ™; **ch 3, dein 2nd ch of rent ch sp, ch3,(ch3 tn ed ‘haf next ch sp. ch 3, de in 3d ch of next ch sp, ch3?™¥, doin Sr ch of next ch sp, ch 8, fr2tog over next 21] 3 times, ch 5,31 next, cht, ch, ) in rd oh of rex 5 sp (camer chesp mae, ch3, 3 in next te 5 [20g over next 2] Stes ch 5, de inSr.ch of rextoh-§ sp; recat from *** to" once, cen nd ch of rent ch sp, oh 4: repeat fom * 3 ‘more times, emitting lst de an ch on lst repeat; join wath st st in rch of begining ch Round 8 Sst in next 4 ch and in neat tr2tog, ch 3, tr2tog over next 2 trtag: “ch 4. dem Srd ch of ext ah sp, ch, sk next ch-# sp. 3 tin set ch', 3 tr inet tr, ch 3, sk next ch sp, dim 2nd eh of next hel sp, ch 4 tetog over next 3 tog fepeat rom * ‘cr038 10 net comer, ch 4, 120g Oe 3 ch of next hel sp and nd ch of next ch-3 sp, ch, sk next ch ‘3p, 3 tin next tr, ch, 3 trin next te hal sk next ch-3 sp, tZtog aver Znd ch of nex oS Sp ad Sid ch Of rent ch p, ch, trtog over next 3 etog, ch 5, 2tr in next3 tr ch5, sk nextoh-3 s.r eh 6, tin 8d ch of next cr sp [commer r-s made 5, sk next ch-3 p, 2 tr in next 3 ch S09 Over next 3 ir2tag, ch 5, 120g over 3rd ch of meat sp and 2nd ch of next ch-3 sp. ch 4, sk nents 9,3 thin next ty ch, 3 next, oh, sk net oh sp, 112t0g over 2nd ch of next ch sp and 2h af next at-4sp ch 4, 310g over next 3200 Fepeat fom * 3 more timas, omitting ist Sto on last rope join with sist next toy Round 9 Ch 7, skrnext 2 ch-sps “2 tein next 3 ch 2, ds in 3d ch of next ch-S sp. ch2 Zin net 3, ch 4?*; sknext 2 ch-sps***: dol next tratng, ch 4, sknext2 ch-sps epeat from * 2er05S 6 next cone, ending last repeat at *": sk nex ed sp, fb in ic ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 2 tines, fog over next 2 ‘r]3times, ch 6, 3 rin nex, oh 3 fa; oh, tr in Sto ch af nextch-5 sp (comer ch-sp mad, ch 3,3 t in noxt tr, ch, f2teg over none} tines, ch 4, [He in 3 ch of next h-5 sp, ch 4]2 tes, sk next cle sp repeat from ” 3 more tines: repeat rom * to ence; join wih lst in Sr ch of begining ch Round 10 SI st innext2ch, ch 6: “tog over next 2-0] 3 times; ch 3,3 tr in next do, oh fitiog over next 2t] 3 times" ch 3, dein Sed ch of next ch-4 «sp, ch3***, de in 2nd ch of next che sp ch 3; repeat ‘fom * eorss to next comer, ending last eneat at "Fc 4, [de in Id ch of next ch-# sp hg} 3 times, ‘130g over next 3 trtog, ch 5,2 tin next 3 tech 5, sk nant c'-3 sp, (ts, 65, in Sr ch of next cB Sp (comer ch-sp made, ch, sk next eh sp, 2tr in roxt 3 t,ch6,ttag over next 3 tetog, [eh 3, de in 2nd cif next ch-4 sp 3 times; ch & repeat from * 3 more times; egeat from * to “* onoe: jin with st st in rch of beginning ch. Round 11 Sis in next 3 eh and in nox 210g, ch 3, ‘12t0g over next 2 t2tog; "ch 4, 2tr inne 3 ch 4, ‘Watog over next 3 210g, ch 4°; skrnext eed sp, tr in 2nd ch of next 28 sp, ch 4***, sk nexteh-@ sp, ‘13tog over next tg; repeat fram * across fo ‘exteoier, ending last repeat at “*; sk next che sp, (toh, tin 2nd ch of rant ch3 sp, ch 8, skext che sp, de in nd ch of net ch sp, ch 4, dench of nent ah sp, ch , (210g over next 2] 3 tines, ch 5, tr in next toh 3, fr, oh 5, tin 31d ch of next oh-5 sp (comer chsp made}, ch 3 trim next toh 5, 2t0g over next 2 3 times, ch 4, d¢ in 3d ch of net 5 sp, ch 4 de in 2nd ch of net ch 3 sp, ch 4, sk next c-3 sp. [itch 5, tin 2nd ch of nextch.8 sp ch, skrnext che sp i3t0g over next 310g, repeat rom *3 more times; repeat fom * to *** once, join with sl st in fist tr2tog Round 12 Si stin noxt 2 ch, oh 7; “t2tog over next 2t 3 times, ch 4, dein 3rd ch of next ch-d sp*; ch 4, sk next ob sp toh 3, ‘rin next, ch 4°*"*; kine ch-4 99, dein ‘Ind ch af neat ch-4sp, ch repeat from * ‘across to next comer, ending last repeat at **4ch 3, de in 2nc ch of next ah sp, ch 4, so in Se ch of next ch sp. ch 4, do in 3d ch of next tr sp, ch 3°": [dein 2no ch of next he 4, ch 4] 2 times, t3tog over next 3 t2teo, ch de in 3rd ch of next che sp, ch S, sk next 1. tine woh 3, tron 5, tin Sed ch of next 5 sp (comer ctrsp made), ch 3, trin next tr ch, sk next t, dein Sr ch of next ch- 590, ch, trdtog next 3tr2tog, ch 4 de in ct ch of next ch-8 sp) 2 times, reneat from *** to *** once; dein 2nd ch of net chs sp, ch repeat from * 3 mor times: repeat from * to **** once; join with st tin 3d ch of begin- sing ch Round 13 S| stin next? ch, ch 7; “t3tog over ‘ext 3 tr2tog: **on 4, doin Grd ch of next ch- 89, ch 3, dc in 2nc ch of next ch-sp, ch 4°*: de in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp***; repeat from ** t0** once; repeat from * across to next cor- ne, t3tog ever next 3 trtog, oh 4, dein Sed th of next csp, h 3, dein nd eh of next ch sp] 2 times, ch 4, de in 2nd ch of next chs, [ch 4 de in ar ch of next chs] 2 times ch 3, dein 2nd ch of next hsp, ch 3, fe, ch 3, in Grd ch of next ch sp, ch 3, ce in 2nd oh of next 3 sp, ch 3, (ch, t) in rd ch of next 3p foomneroh-sp mad, ch 3, doin 2nd ch of next oh sp, ch 3. (do, ch 3, de in 3 ch of next 1-5 sp, ch 3, doin Sr oh of next hsp, ch 8, [dc in 2nd ch of next csp, ch 4] 3 times, de in Srd-ch of next ch-sp ch3, doin 2nd ch oF next ch-sp ch4, on 2nd ch of next ch sp, h 2, dein 2nd ch of next ch-4 sp, ch 4; peat fom * d more times; repeat from * to 7 ‘nee; th 4, dein 30 ch of rext ch-sp, ch 3, join withs tin Sr ch of beginning ch Foun 141 tin next 2h and in bsp 08 stin id oh from hook, ch 2: “de inet chp, ch HITE fie EET: THULE de 5,31 stn Sid ch from hook, ch 2"; repeat rom * ‘across to next coer, d, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch fom hook, ch 2. de] in come hsp st tn ed ch from hook, oh 2: repeat from” 3 mae tines, rept from * to“ across to beginning ch join vith stn Sch of besinning ch. Fasten off. finishing Weave in ell rds, Wash ard ook edging to inner dimensions of 12" x 37/30 om x om and outer dimensions of 2° A7/56cmn x 11850m, hemming linen fabric Fold one edge of nen 0. twice to wrong sie. rn folded edge esied Repeat fiding ‘nother ees of fine. Pin in place With throad and sawing machine or sewing noodle, sew close ‘oinsie fold thmugh al ayers for hem assembly ‘With ight sides of edging and fnen fain, pn edging to hemmed ages of inn wit imer edge of edging alorg sn hem line and top of Found 1 ss at eeges of nen, With toad and sewing needle or sein machine, sew edging tages of ies. ov / dec 2008 » crochet tody 69cheery cushions Get cozy with these festive pillows! They look fantastic on a couch, bed or anywhere that needs a little extra handmade holiday charm. ee Biumeine ae} 10 (0) Deere any sive to obtain nn as NOTION Peis Cee ea m= ed eon one Pe eect) the yarn (LRA ELILL LALA IAEA Ee @D ccssniaen 0a hye 60 crochet today « nov / dec 2098 By Regina Rioux Gonzalez en= > SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements Approx 18'/40.S0m square gauge With Thook, 12 se and 15 se rows =4°/10em ‘Remember 10 cheok gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Wit hook, oh 13. Row 1 Se in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch -across—I2 so. Rows 2-15 Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. Swatch should measure aprox 2"/10em square, Aust hk ‘800 necessary to obtain coment gouge. PILLOW PANEL (make 2 with A for Snowflake Pillow, 2 with B or C for Tree Pillows) Wich | hook and appropriate color, ch 48. Row 1 [ight side) Sin Zn ch from hook and in cach ram ch aomoss—47 so. Row 2 Ch 1, turn sc in each sc across. Rows 3-58 Fepect Row 2,56 mora tim fasien of. Do nat Panel Edging Ch 1, tum; sc in each se and in edge of each row ‘around, working 2 sein fist and last st ontop and ‘bottom edges; join with s| st in first sc. Fasten off. SNOWFLAKE With G hook and B, ch 2 Round 1 rch side) Work 8 se in 2nd ch ‘rom nook: {oi with st st in ist so—8 sc Round 2(n 1, 2 scin same sv as joining, 2 sein eath se around join with sl stin first so—16 s. Round 3 Ch 1,50 in seme seas joining Long corner branch: First spoke *ch 9, sl stin 2 ch from hook and in next 3 chs; Abbrevia' in this che chain) rem comaining s¢ single crochot sl st slip sitch ss) stiches) tog together * Repeat directions 2nd spoke ch 11, s stn nto Semele and innaxt3chs; ch, sl stin Znden aes ook in itext3 chs, sist in next 2 umaasisason 11; ‘3rd spoke ch 12, lst in 2nd = Som Book ain 16103 chs; ch6, lst in 2nd ce aes eked in next 4 chs ch, sl tin 2a Sookand in next 3 chs, st in nex 3 enor on h12; 4th spoke ch 14, st in Zac. ek and i next chs; ch 8, st st 2a sok an in next 4 chs, ch 6, ss in 2nd ae end i next 3chs ch 6, si stim nde Smlbook and in next 4 chs, s st in next 2 cco oF ch ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch ftom hook anda mem hs St in pext 3 unworked cis of Ae Top spoke ci 14 sist in 2nd Sees Reskcardin net 4 chs; [ch 6, sst in nd o> mB ad nnest 4c] twig, lst in next umaer fh-14 Spoke across from Sth spoke = 5 s/s: in 2nd ¢h from hook and in next # oss stim ch ‘fom hook and in ex: # chs: & Seen ch rom hook and in next Sehs ch. = = = Zadeh from hook and in nex 4 ch, sl sn exe 2 med chs of ch ch 8, sl st in 2nd-ch fom ook dts, sl sti next 3 unworkes chs ofa sistin next 5 unworked chs of ch-14 ‘Spoke across from 3rd spoke == <= Zndch ‘rom hook and in next 3 chs: cS Siseim2ngch ftom hook and inert dchs ch fom hook and in next 3 chs, stn nex 3 ues of ch- 8,1 sin net #unworked chs of Spoke across from 2nd spoke = 7 =! sin 2nd at from hook and in nex 3 cose Sti ad ch from hook and in next 3 chs, s=t = m@ 2unwovked Be cestive your way! « See Resources on page 98 for helnk ints ant instuctions.cheery cushions 62. crochet today « now / de 2008 his of oh7, sl stn next 4 unworkad chs of cl-14; ‘Spoke across from first spoke ch, sst nad ch from hack end in next 3 chs, sist in next 4 unwerked chs of hr, sc in next 2 sc on round 2; Short side branch: First spoke ci 13, si stn 2nd ch from hook and in at 2 chs; 2nd spokes ch 11, s| st in 2nd ch from hook and in rapt 3 chs: ch 5, st st in 2nd ch from hook and in next Bohs ‘Top spoke chi 12, sl stin 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs; [ch 6, ss n 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs twice, lst in next 6 unwvoxked chs of ch-12, Spokes across from 2nd spokes [cl 5,s stn 2nd ch from fcok and in next 3 chs} tie, lst in next 6 tnworked cfs of oh 11; Spoke across from first spoke ch 4,5) st in 2nd ch from hook and innaxt 2 chs, sl st in next 9 unvorked chs of ch-13"*; sin next 2 scan ound 2; Next 6 branches: Repeat frm & more tines, enc ing last repeat at ™; so in nxt soon ound 2; join with sl st in first sc ong comer branches and 4 shot side branches. Festen of. TREE. (use B for green pillow or C for white pillow) Starting at top with G hook and appropriate color, ch 2. Row 1 (right side) Sz in 2nd ch fom hook—1 so Row 2 Ch 1, tur; 3 in sc—8 sc Row 3 Ch 1, tun, sv in frst sc, 3 sc in next se, se in last se—5 so Row 4 Ch 1, turn; sc in each se across, Plaoe marker in canter so end move up to conter sc on Rows 5-11. Row 5 Ch tun sc in each sc across to center so, 3 sein contor so, so in ach rem sc aoross-—7 so. Row 6 Repeat row 4 Rows 7-11 Rogeat Row 5,5 more times—2 more cin each row than in previous row. AL end of ow 1117 se, Row 12.Ch 1, tum: scin fst 3.so, leaving rom 14 sc ‘on row 11 unworked-—3 sc Row 13 Ch 1, tum: sv in each sc aooss. Row 14 Ch 1, tun: 2 sc in fst se, sin next 2 so, se innext 2 unworked se on Row /1—8 se Row 15 Ch 1, tum; sin each sc antoss Row 16 Ch 1, tum, 2 sci first so, sv in next § so, so in next 12 unworked se on Row 17—19 sc. Row 17 Ch 1, tum: sein fist 3se, leaving rem 16 se on row 16 unworked— so, Rows 18-20 Repeat Rows 13-16, working last 2 ‘in row 19 in next 2 unwotked se on Rew 16, Row 21 Ch 1, tum; 2 sc in fitst se, sc in next § so, in next 9 unworkad se on Row 16, leaving rem 8 st unwotked—16 se stitch diagramRow 22 Ch. turn; soi ist 12 se. leaving rem ‘se unworted—12 se Pave marker in each of enter sc end move up ta 2e=nter sein rows B28. Row 23 Ch 1, tun; sin path = 205s to 2 contar sc, 2 sin each of Zeer se, sein each rem sb across—14 so Rows 24 and 25 Repeat fs 23, 2 more times—2 more st in esch rw than in pravious row, At end of Row 2518 se Row 25 Ch 1, tum; 2ac'in firsts so in each so across to Zcontor se, 2 s in gach oF 2 center 5c, sin each rem se abrss to ast so, 2c in last s¢—22 se Row 27 Ch tum scin each se across Rows 28 and 29 Repeat Rows 25 and 27—25 so Row 30 Ch tun: sc in fist 4s, leaving rem 22 scon row 29 unworkex—4 st Row 31 Ch 1, tun: scin each so across. Row 32 C1, tun: 2 3¢ in frst se, sein next 3s, sn next 2 urworked son Faw 23-7 st Row 33 Ch 1, tun; sin each so gross Row 34 CI, tun; 2 sc in fist se sin ext 6s, sn next 20 unworked se on Pow 28-28 so Row 35 Ch 1, lutn; sein fist £80, av ing rem 24 sc cn row 34 unworked—+ so, Rows 36-38 Repeal ras 31-83, working lest 2 sc on Row 37 in next 2 unworked se on Row 34 Row 39h 1, tun: 2 scin fists, sonnet 8 st, cinnext 15 urwerted soon Row 34, leaving lact? so unneriod-—28 sc, Row 40 Ch 1, tun; sein fist 18 sc, lea ing rem 7c urworked—16 st Place marker in each of 2 center st end move up to2 center sin rows 41-47 Row 41 Repeat Row 2318 s. Row 42 Ch 1, tun; sein each se eros. Rows 43-45 Repeat Row 23, 3 more times—2 more so in each rw than in previous row. At ond af Row 45—24 so Rows 46 and 47 Hepat How 26,2 more times ~ 4 more sc in ezch rw then in previous row st end of Row 47—37 se Row 8 Ch’, tue sin fst 8s, leaving rem 26 sc.on Row 47 unworked—6 se Row 49 Ch 1, turn; soin fist 530, 2¢ in last so—7 so, Row 50 Ci 1, tun; sein fist 7 sc, sein next 3 unworked sc on ow 47—10 so Row 51 Ch 1, tum; sc in fist 9 so, 2st in last sot se Row 82 Ch 1, tum; sc in first 11 se, sein next 2 unworked se on Row 47—34 se Row 53 Ch 1, turn; sc in first 6 se, leeving rem 28 sc on row 52 unworked—6 se Rows 54-56 Repeat Rows 49-51, working last 3 sc on Row 55 in next 3 umvorked sc on row 52. Row 57 Gh 1, tum; se in fist 11 so, sein next 10 unworked se on Row $2, leaving rem 15 sc unworked—21 st. Row 58 Ch 1 tin; sein frst 7 sc, leaving rem 14 sc unworked—T se, Rows 59 and 60 Ch 1, tur; sv in esch so ecross, Tree Edging 1, tun; Sin each sc and in edge of each row around tree, working 2 sc in bottom cor ners of tree trunk and se, ch 2, sc] in outer treo brancl points and top of tree join with sl stn first sc. Fasten off assembly Place wrong sides of Pillow Panels tog. Working in bac cops of oth risknesses, in B for ed plow oA for white or gren pillows wh tin bttom igt-hand coma in Bach song 3 etg2s of panels nse pil form, sc in each sc on rem edge; join with st st in first ce Fastn of Pin aproprat aplqué to center of ont panel end whipstih around sees seer finishing ‘Weave in all ends, stitch diagram nov / doc 2008 « crochet today. 63easy winter throw Lofty yarn and an open stitch pattern make this afghan light yet cozy—and our special no-abbreviations pattern makes it simple to stitch, even for newbies! the yarn Peres ccec. BB saree toryinrum try this! wm RED HEART Light» Lofty, #8334 Cafe Au Lait with edging in #9200 Antique Blue 1m RED HEART Light» Loy, £9691 Sage with edging in #9887 Navy Grape 64 crochet today « nav / dee 2008 By Bllen & Gormley eucD SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements ‘Approximately 46°/116.50m x 62'/187.Som gauge 2 alusters, 2 singe erochot and 4 chain-3 spaces in pattern = 64/16 Sem; 8 rows in patter Sx'/14.5em Remember to check gauge for best results! note ‘Aighan is worked longthwise, starting one long side. AFGHAN With A, chain 116. ow 1 right sice) Sina crochet in Znd chain trom haok: “chain 3, ship next 2 chains, cluster in next hai, chain 3 skip next 2 chains, single erocet in next chain; repeat from * aoross-—19 clusters and 20 single crochet. Row 2 Chain 1, turn, single crochet in ist single ‘crochet; “chain 3, skip next chain 3 space, single ‘crochet in noxt cluster, chain 3, skp next chain SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements Approx 50°/1270m x 74°/187.5em geuge Rounds 1-8 on Smell Granny Square = approx 4¢/Mom squere Femeniber to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Ch join with lt eo form ring. Rounds 1-3 Work same es Rounds 3 on Stall Granny Square with one color), Swetch should measure approx )¢'/110m square. Adjust hook ize ifnecessary to obtain coract gauge AFGHAN Small Granny Square (with one color) Square 1A Wer 8 rounds with A. ‘Square 1B Work 3 rounds with 8 Square 1€ Work 9 rounds with C ‘Square 1D Work 8 rounds with 0. With appropriate color, ch 4; join with st stto form 2 sing Round 1 (ght sid] Cn (counts as de now and ‘throughout, 2d ning (Sell made}, h fel in sing, ch 113 times: join with st st in 3x6 ch of begin- ning h3— shells and & comer ch sos Round 2Si stn next 2 de and in next cht sp, wark beginning corer sellin seme cht sp, cht; corner shel, cI} in next ch sp] 3 tines, join ths st in 3rd ch af boginning comer shell—4 comer shells. Place marker in civ sp of eech comer shal and rove up to cht sp ofeach corer shel on each round es work progresses. Round 3 Sis in next 2 de and in next ct sp, work beginning camer shell ch (shell ch )in next ch-t 0; (comer shel ch 1) in next corner shel (shell ch 1) in next 1p] 3 timas; join corner shells onc Abbreviations used in this pattern ‘ehls) chains) de. double crochet te single ecochet sp sist slip stitch sete) spaces) tog together Repest directions following * 3 many times as indcated 1] Werk directions inside brackets as many times as indicated. (0 Wore directions inside parentheses into stor sp incicated. special abbreviations foundation double crochet eyelet (dc eyelet) Ch3, dein Sed ch fom hook, beginning corner shell Work (ch 3, 2 de, ch 1, 3 ce) in cht ap of corner shell rin inieated de eyelet ep corner shall Work (3 de, ch 1,3 del in cht ep ‘of coma shell hall Work 3 dein indicated ch-t sp or in ind ‘ted dc eyelet ep. 4 sells Round 4 SI st in next 2 do an in next oh sp, work beginning comer shell, ch 1 [shel ch 1 in ext ch-1 sp}2 times; "(comer sre ch 1) in nest corer shel, (hol, ch 1) in next cht sp 2 tina; repeat from * 2 more times: jnin—4 comer shells and 8 shells. Rounds 5-9 Work same as ound 4, working one more [shel ch 1] Between corer shells on each side of granny square in eech round thn in previous round, At end of Round 5—4 comer ste and 12 shells, At end of Round 3—4 corner shells and 28 shells, At end of Round 8, fasten of ‘Small Granny Square (with multiple colors) Square 2E One round each {A C, B,D] twice, A Square 2F One round each [A D, B,C] tice, A Work same as Smell Granny Square (with one colo) fexcept at end ofeach round, festen off after joining sf st. With ght side facing, oin next color with sl st in cht sp of any comer shell and work same as Be creative your way| See Resources on pege 98 for helpful nfo and instructions.Geometric lines » make this ‘ghan : great for the ‘guys on your list rochet today 67all angles afghan your leftover ae ae eo Saale. een Sees 68 crochet today « nov / dee 2008 Small Granny Square (with one color, starting with beginning comer shell on Rounds 2-8, Large Granny Square ‘Square 3 VWith A, work same as Small Granny Square {with one color), working 18 rounds instead of 9 rounds. Atend of Round 18 4 comer shells and 64 shells. Small Granny Rectangle Rectangle 48 Work rounds with A Rectangle 4B Work $ rounds with 8. Rectangle 4¢ Wok unc wth Rectangle 4D Work 9 rounds with 0. ‘Wark 10 foundation de eyelet stitches. mote Dz eyelet sps have de on one side an oh ss in other sida, See “Stating the Rectangle Grannies” step-by-step at right. Round 1 Si st around post of last ds mace id eyelat sp, work begining comer shell in same de eyelet sp, ch 1, [shell ch 1) in each dc eyelet sp arass to last doeyelet sp, [hell ch 1] 3 times in lat de eyelet sp, ‘working on opposite side of de eyelets, sk last eyelet sp worked, (shel ch t)in each de eyelet sp aorss to lest de eyelet, (shel, ch 1)in last dc eyelet sp join With lst in td ch of beginning comer stel—3 shells at each end and 8 shells on each of 2 long sides between ends. lace marker in each ch-t sp between 3 shels at ends o mark 2s carer cht sps. Round 2 Sst in noxt2 do and in next ch sp, work beginning comer shell in same ch-1 sp. ch 1: "(shell ch 1) in each het sp acrass to next comer ch-! p**; (ooiner shell ch 1)in each of next 2 comer cht sos; repeat from * to *; (corner shel, ch 1} in ast comer ‘hsp: jin with sl st in rd ch of begining comer Shell—4 corner shells and 9 shells on each of 2 long sides between comers. Move markers to chet sp of each comer shell and move up toch sp of each commer shell on each round as work rogresses Round 3 stin next 2 dc and in next cht sp, work beginning corner shell in same ch sp, ch; “Ise, eh 1) in each ch-t sp aeross to nat comer ch-t sp, (comer shel ch 1} in comer eh-1 sp shel, h 1) a next ch-1 sp comer shel, ch 1) n corner ch sp: repeat from * to *% join with sl stn rd ch of begin sing corner shel—4 comer shels, 10 shells between corners on long sides and 1 shell between corners on short sides Rounds 4-9 Work same as Round 3, werking one ‘more (shell ch 1} betwen corner shells on ach side ‘of gran rectargle in each round than in previous round. At end of Round 4—4 comer shells, 11 shells between carers on long sides and 2 shells between comers on shor sides. At end of Round 9—4 carner shells, 18 shells between corners on tong sides and 7 shells between comers on short sides, At end of Round 9 fasten off Large Granny Rectangle Rectangle 5 Work 18 rounds same as Small Granny. Aectongl,ehenging yan same a= Smal Granny ‘Square {with multiple colors) as follows: one round each [A, CA, B, A, D, A, B] twice, A, C. Atend of Round 18—4 comer shells, 25 shells between cor- ‘nars on long sides end 16 shells between corners on ‘short sides. At end of Round 18, fasten off. assembly ‘With right sides facing, pin squares and rectangles: ‘together following assembly diagram. With A, work- ing from bottom to top along vertical “seams” with wrong sides of adjacent squares/rectangles tog, join witht stn camer oh sp on fon squar/retanal: “ch 1, sc in same corner ch-1 sp as joining through both thicknasses, ch 1, sk one st on front square/rec- tangle, s¢ in next st, ch 1, sk one st on back ‘squate/rectangle, sc in next st; repeat from * across to end of this vertical “seam”, ending with se in cor- ‘nar ch-1 sp through both thicknesses. Fasten off. Repeat this for all other vertical “seams”. Then, ‘repeat for horizontal “seams.” edging Found 1 ith right sie facing, in A with ttn any so noar a corner; ch 1, sin same so s joining, se in each se and ct 9p aroun, working 3 son each of 4 comer cl spson assembled afghan jon with sl st in sts, Fasten off, Place marker in cener sc 0f3 sc in each comer and move matkor up to center ain each comer ofeach round as work progresses, Round 2 With richt side fecing join O with st st in fists, ch 1, in same seas joing, scin each se around, working 3 sc in center sc of 3s in each oor ner; join with st st in ist s. Fasten off Rounds 3-5 Repeat Round 2, 3 more times, using B for Round 3, for Round 4 and A for Round 6 finishing ‘Weave in all ends.mmAnna een a FW WWW VOW WW SS See Sh A —fl\_ ff Th MIN is | LeN I RR AG SEN BI A ABB A i STARTING THE RECTANGLE GRANNIES ‘i 1 Working the de eyelet: chan 3 hook 4B 4] 4a 2E | 3 10 4D ar | 1B 1A ‘ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM FOUNDS 1-4 0F SuALLAND LARGE GRANNY SQUARES: nov /dee:2008 « crachet today 69sunburst afghan As grey winter skies and shorter days creep in, brighten up your home with this sunny throw. Join-as-you-go construction makes it super-quick to stitch! the yarn renee tare eS OD super serincos lal ca a agg Fasten Comal 70 crochet today « nov / eo 2008 By Blea K, Gomley en09> SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements ‘Approx 40°/101 Som x 54"/137em gauge Rounds 1-5 of octagon mot = 34 /a5em diameter Remember to oheck geuge for best results! Adjust ‘hook size if nevessary t obtain correct gauge notes 1 Prace st marker in first ston Round 1 of octagon ‘and move up ta fist st of each round as work pro- caresses. 2 All octagon motifs ae made and joined frst. Than sill cles re made end joined to 4 adlecent cetegans, Refer to assembly diagram frequently when assembling afghan 3 Our afghan is made with alterating motif cles. However, octagon matifs canbe joined in any order you desire. To keep your work organized, mako and jin octegons row by row. 40s afghan is assembled, octagon mtifs will be arranged in 8 rows of 6 octagons each with smal circles joined tetveen octagons. See step-by-step photos on next page AFGHAN Octagon Motifs (make 48 total: 24 with A and 24 with D for Rounds 1-5) With A or, ch 4; join wth lst 0 form a ring, Round 4 right side} Ch, work 6 se in ing—6 se. Round 2 Work 2 sein each se around —12 se Round 3 (Sein net se, 2s in nent se] 6 times —18 se. ound 4{Se in nex? se, 2 > n nets] tines —26 Round 5 Se in next sc. oh 4, sk nat s,s ia next 50] 8 timos; join with s stn fist so—16 sc and 8 che sps, Fasten of Round 6 With sight side facing, join B wet sist in any chef sp, ch 3 (counts as de, (2d, ch 3,3 de in emcee eee Y | Abbreviations used in this pattern chs) chains) de double crochet following * as mony times a5 ncaa. 1] Werk directions Ine brackats a8 sh ako many mes 38 ica. flat lip stteh od pt) spacat) (0 Work desetione inside poretheser Into stitch or space indcated aren (9) stehtos) same ch-sp as joining, [3 de, ch 3, 3d n next eb-4 9) 7 times: join with ols in 3th of beginning oh 348 de and 8 comer ch-3 sps, Fasten off note {insert stitch merker in each unjoined comer ch-? sp ‘on Roun 7 to halp distinguish comer ch? ss from ch-7 aps betwoen comers. First Motif Round 7 (joining round) With right side facing, join C with sc in any comer oh-3 sp, ch 7, sein same ch-3 sp a joining (corner ch-7 sp made). ch7. Is. ch 7,82 innext comer ch-3 sp, ch 7}7 times: join ‘with sl stn frst so—B comer ch? sps and 8 oh-7 ps between comers. Motif with One Side Joining Round 7 (joining round) "With right side facing join C with sin any comer ch sp, ch 3, join with sl stin comer ch-7 sp on adjacent met ch 3, cin sane cornesch-3 sp on current motfch3, join with sistin ch sp oetween comers on adjacent moti, 14, st in next comer ch- spon curent motif oh 3, join with st in naxt comer ch? spon adjacent ‘motif, ch 3, sc in same comer ch-3 sp on curent snot (side joined; oh 7, ch 7, sit next cor nor ch-3 sp on current motif, ch 7] times; join with sl sti fist so—8 comer ch sps (2 joined and B njoined) and & ot? sps between comers (1 joined ‘and 7 unjoined) Be coative your vinyl « See Ratourees on page 98 fer helpful info and insructions72 crochet today « nov / dec 2008 Motif with Two Side Joinings Round 7 (joining round) Work same as Motif with (ne Side Joining from * 10; ch 7, sc in next comer ah sp on current moti ch 3, join wth tin omar ch-7 sp on 2nd adjacent motif, ch 3, sc in same corner ahe3 spon current match 3, join with sf stn ch-7 spbetween cers on 2neavent motif ch3. sein ‘next corner ch-3 sp on currant motif, ch 3, join with st stin next comer oh-7 sp on 2nd adjacent motif, ch 3, ‘s¢ in same comer ch-3 sp on current motif (2nd side joined ch 7, is, ch 7, s) in next corner eh-3 sp on current mofif, ch 7] 4 tes: jin wit ss in fist Se—8 corer ch? sp jonad and uroined and 8 27 ps between comers @ ‘ined and 8 unjaned. Small Circle Insert (make 35) Aiterall octagon mots are joined, inser small cir. les in open spaces between joined motifs, attaching cirales to all 4 adjacent motifs 2s follows: With eh 4 join with st to for rng Round 1 (rghit side) Ch 1, work 6 sin ring—B se Round 2 Work 2 sc in each sz around—12 sn Round 3 I st in next sc, [ch 3, join with stn ch-7 sp/benwean corners on adjacent motf,ch3,sknext 2 soon small ctl, so in next st] § times, omitting last sc om last repeat join with st stin firsts st. Fasten off. edging With sight side facing, join C with si stn any tnjvined comer a7 9p, ch 3 counts as de, 2 4, ch 4.21) n same csp a joining; in each comer ch-7 sp work 8 de, ch 3,3 de: in each unjoined 7 sp between comers work ch 2, sin next ch? sp between comers, h 2 work de around each jin ing of comer eh sp, join with st stn Sr oh of beginning &-3. Fasten ot finishing Weave in all ends. stitch diagramJOINING THE HEXAGONS if there is no atjacent mot, ‘8 While working Round 7 join curent motto adjacent. tinue to work Round 7 without joining motif staring with asc in comer space of curent mot. JOINING THE SMALL CIRCLES Chain 3, slip stitch in comer chain-7 space of adjcent —_e Smal circles are joined into the empty space between motif chain 3 four joined hexagons ¢ Szin same comer space of current motif chain 3, slip { While working Round 3 of small ctl, join thom to stitch in chain? space between comers of adjacent _agjacant hexagons with chain, sip stitch in chain-? motif, Nes, a sc will be worked in the next comer space space between comers on adjacent heagon, chain 3, sc of the curent moti in smal circa A ‘nov / doc 2008 » crochet today 73.textured tunic Stitched up in a chunky yarn with just a touch of sparkle, this tunic is a showstopper. And with six different pattern stitches, it’s a satisfying challenge for even the most seasoned stitcher. ca SAA LOIn na Soin en Se ee Creare out Pets the yarn BD ic rows 74 crochet today « nov / dec 2008 By Meri Lynn Patrick anED SKILL LEVEL: experienced sizes XS/SIMYL, 1X/2X) finished measurements bust: 3¢ (42, 0)°/855 /106.5,127Iem Tength: 28'/7 cm measured from bark neck, eluding colar gauge Tpattem repeats and 12 rows = 4°/10 over Griddle Sitch pattern using 1/9 (6 Sm) hook. Remember 10 check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch cht Work 12 rows in Grid Stitch patter Aosulting gauge swatch should measure apron 4” x 4'710am x 10em. Adjust hook siz if necessary to obtain ora gauge. notes ‘Turning ehains donot count es stitches, unless tharwise noted 2 The waist shaping may appear a bt too narow as you work. However, the sttch pattems used near the waist ere stretety athe shaping will be ‘more subtle when the garment is worn. PATTERN STITCHES Griddle Stitch (multiple of 2 sts + 1) Row 1.Ch 1, tum (sc, de) in first st, sk next st, “(sc, ein next st, sk next st, repeat from * across to last st svn last st. Repaat Row 1 for Grd Stitch pat, Tee Cluster Pattern (multiple of 3 sts) Rows 1 (ight side) Ch turn, sk frst st 3 tip next st, "st natt2 ss, 3 arin ext st repeat fom * to last trin last st. Rove 2 (wrong side) Ch , turn, sk fist tr working in cant laps only, “tog over next 3. group ch Abbreviations used in this pattern his) chains) p65) spacels) de double crochet stl) stiches) dtr double treble te treble crochet * Repeat directions de half double xo- following * 22 mary chet simos ss inciented. pat pattern (Week rections in em cemaining Pee sae stich indicated, fe Single echet 1 Work directions in sk skip brackets number of sist slip stteh times incicated, special abbreviations hhde2tog (haf double croche 2 stitches together [Yam over insert hock in next st nh- cated, yarn over and draw up a loop tice, Yam over and draw through all § loops on hook hdedtog (half double crochet 4 stiches ‘togethe?) Yam over nsert hook in next st ind ‘ated, yarn over and dro up a loop 4 tines, nen suee and draw throush a9 laeps on rook 5:2tog lenge crochet 2 stitches tagather) Insert hook in next st yarn over and daw up_ ' loop] woe, yarn over and draw threugh all 3 loops on host {rSteg (ueble cochet 3 stitches together "Yam ver twice, insert hook in ext s, yarn evar and draw thraugh 2 loaps on hock wes; Fepast rom *2 more times, yarn over and raw through all loops on hook 1; repeat from * across, rn top of turing ch. Scallop Pattern (multiple of 5 sts) Row 1 °Ch 3, sknoxt2 sts, son next ts repost ftom * for Row 1 of Scallop et Row 275 dc in next ch sp (scallop made), sknext s0, son next sz [eenter st of -¢ groupl repeat ‘tom for Row 2 of Scallop pat Row 3 Sc in cantar de of naxtsclion, "oh & sin center dof next aellop; repeat from * for Row 3 of Scallop pat. Be creative your way! ¢ See Resources on page 98 or helpful info and rstructionstextured tunic Bote cae clog GMa ec Ors stor aselcsgi=cd Cle rely poe ucy cana ed number to ea 76 crochet today « nov / dec 2008 Wave One Pattern (multiple of 14 sts) *Spinnex st dein nex 2 st, en exe 2 sts, tin roxt2st, de in next sts, hd in nox, sin noxt ‘st, sl st in next 2 sts; repeat from * for Wave One pat, Tall Mesh Pattern (multiple of 2 sts + 1) Row 1 Ch 6 (counts as tr ch 1}, turn, sk first 2 sts, “dtr in next st, ch 7, sk next st repeat from * aoross, divin ast st. Row 2 Ch, tur, sein each trend cht sp across. Row 3 Ch 5 {counts ast ch 1), sk fist 2st, “tin next st, ch 1, sk next; repeat from * across, trin last st. Row 4 Fiepeat Row 2. Wave Two Pattern (multiple of 14 sts) “Trin next st, doin next2 sts, hdc in next 2st, s¢ in next st, sl stn next 2 sts, sc in next st, hdo in next 2 sts, de in next2 sts, tein next st; repeat from * for Wave Two pat Bobble Pattern (multiple of 14 sts + 2) Row 1h 1, scinfist 7 ts, ch 4, sknext2 sts, “se in next 12 sts, ch 4, sk next 2 sts; repeat from * to last 7 sts, in last 7 sts Row 2h 2, *hilcin each stto 1 st before the next cr sp; dodtog over next so, cha sp, se] working 1 hide in aach of tho se and 2ikdc inthe oh! so (bobble completed; rep fram * aross, hd in each sito end. BACK With larger hook, ch 82 (94, 106) hem Row 1 (first griddle stitch ~ wrong side) (Sc, sc] in 2nd ch fram hook, sk next ch, *(s, de) in next oh, sknest ch repest from * across to last ch, sz in last ch—40 (46, 52) pat repeats Change ta smaller hook. ‘Workin Griddle Stitch pat until piace measures 8'/2.5cm from beginning, End with ¢ wrong side row. body Rlows 1 and 2 (first treble cluster) Work 2 rows of Treble Claster pat—27 (31, 35] 34 oroups Row 3 (right side) Cr, tum, work 75 (8,103) sc cevonly spaced across row—75 (89,103) Row 4-7 (second griddle stitch) Workin Gril Stitch pat for 4rows—37 (4, 51] pat repeats Row 8 first scallop pattern - wrong side) Ch 1, tum, seZtog, sc in next 2st, wore Row 1 of Scallop. at to ast 6 (5 4) sts, ch 3, sk next $(2, 1) sts, sc in next sts Row 9 (tight side) C1, turn sin 2nd so, work Faw? of Scallon pat to lasts: leave ast st Unworked 14 (17,20) soll. Row 10 Ch 1, tum, sin fits so, ch 3, work Row 3 of Scallop pat to lasts, oh 8 in last se Row 11 Ch 1, tun, work 73 (67, 101) s evenly spacer acrss 10%, Rows 12 and 13 (third griddle stitch) Wor in Griddle Stich pa fr 2 rows —36 (43,50) pat repeat, Row 14 (frst wave — wrong side) Ci 1, tu, sl st infirst2 sts, work in Wave One pat to fast st, stn last st—5 6, 7h waves. ‘note Si sts at beginning and endl wil be worked into im eat section, donot sk them, Rovrs 15-17 (frst tll mesh) Werk rst 3 rows of Tl ‘Mash pat—37 (4,51) rand 36 [23,50 ch- ss. Row 18 (second wave - wrong side) Ch & (counts ast), sk fist 2 ss, workin Wave Two pat 0 last st trinlastst—4 (6,6) waves, (2, 2) hal waves, and 2, Rows 19 and 20 first bobble) Work 2 rons of Bobbie pat (6. 7) bobbles. shape waist Row 21 Ch 2, tum, work 57 (71,85) do evenly across row—57 (71,85) hd. Row 22 (third wave — wrong ide) Ch 1, tun, ol st in fist st, work in Wave One pat acrss—4 6,6) waves Rows 23-25 (second tall mesh) Wor ist 3 10Ws of Tall Mash nat—29 (6, 3) tr and 2635, 42) chet S98. Row 26 (wrong side) Ch 3, turn, work 57 (71,65) 30 ‘evenly spaced 2085 row Row 21-31 (ourth griddle stitch] Work in Gridle Sitch pat for 5rovs—28 (35,42 pat repeats Row 32 (fourth wave — wrong side) Cv 1, tum, ‘work in Wave One pat to lasts, sein last st—4(5, 8) waves. Row 33 (third tall mesh — increase row) Ch 6 (counts as dr, ch 1 dtr in nd teh 1, donot sl ‘xt str in not st wise (noreases made}. "ch 1, sknext st, dr in next st repeat from * arog to ast sis [1 do ot sk net st, otrin neat st] times. Row 34 Ch 1 tum, work 63 (7, $1) sc evenly spaced 207089 1 Row 35 increase row) Ci 5 counts ast, ch 1), tr in 2nd st [ch 1, do not sk nets, tr in next sf twice (incraase made, “ch 1 sk nat st, tr in nett ‘epee ron * aussi fast.3 sis, oh 1, co at sk next str in next st} times. Row 36 Ch 1, tum, work 72 (86, 100} s ovenly spaced across 01.Row 37 (fifth wave ~ right side) Zh 1, ur, lst in fst st, workin Wave One pat to lat sts stin last st—5 6, 7 waves Rows 38 and 39 (second hobble] Work? rou of Bobbie pat —5(8. 7) bobbles Row a0 (wrong side) On, un, work $7 (71,85) evenly space aer88 ow. Rows 41-45 ith griddle stith) Nok in Grdle Stich ox for owe — 78 (85. £2) pal repeats Row 46 (second scallop pattern — wrong side) 1, ur, soi ist 2(1,0) sts), work Row {of Scallop pat acres. Row 47 Ch 7, tum, sc in 2nd st, wok Row 2of Scallop pat oro to ast th sp, dein last oh, sre s,s turning ch—11 (1,17) seal lop. Row 48 Ch 5, tun, sin fst sch, work Row 3 of Scallop pat to last 56,03, stn ast. Row 49 Ch 5, tun, work 7 (71,85) evenly spaced across row Row 50 (sixth griddle stitch ~ wrong side) (|, ur (se, srt, “lec, c)in nant tsk next st repost fom * across to last t, so in last st 28 (35,42) pat ropes Rows 81 and 52 Workin Gil Sich pat for? mare rows shape raglan armhole Row 1 (right side — armhole decrease) Tur, s fist ts stin nat sis, ch (don next st, skate, continu in Gril Stitch pat to last 6 ts, sk next, sin nest st lave rem sts trworkad 28 (21,28) pot repeats. Row2 (armhole decrease) Ci 1, tun, (s,s) in ists, sk next st, in next, skrnext st, doin nett, sk next st, (sc, den net st, continue in Griddle Sttch patto ast 8 sts, skrent st, «cn nent st, sk next stdin next tek nots, sc, de in next st, sk nat st in last st—22 (28, 96) Fat repeats Row 3 Work even in Griddle Stitch nat Row 4 (armhole decrease) fiepect Row 220 [27,34 pat repeats Row 5 (second trable clustor ~ right side) Ch 4, um, sk fst st, 3 tr, inmextst *oknext 2,4 nex st repeat from * to last 3(, 1) as sk next (21,0) sts), trin last st Row 6 Ch 4, turn, sk fist, woking mn front longs only, “W3tag over pext 3 grup, ch; Fapat fram * actos, Wi top of uring eh Row 7 Ch 1, tun, work 97 (61,85) sc evenly spacad across ron 8)se Row 8 (seventh griddle stitch) Work‘ row of Gridil Sitch pat—18, (25, $2 at repeats Rows 9-11 Ch 2, (c,d) in fist tsk nots, scin next st, sk next st, de in pox st, sknext st, (sede) in nox st, contr in Side Sten pat to last 8 ss, sk net st, sn next st, sk net st, dein next st sk net st, ein rot, k not st, sin last s-—12(19, 26) pa ropeats. Faston off FRONT ‘Work as for hac through Row 37 (ith wave)—72 (86, 100) se. Row 38 (wrong side) Ch 1, tun, work 0985, 11) se evenly spaced across ove Row 39 Ch 2, tun, hde in frat ets, *hde2teg over noxt 2st, hdc in noxt “sts; repeat from * across to last 2st, last 2sts—65 (80, 96) hdcpier wien, oe UF Row 40 Ch 1, tum, wore 86 (21,25) s overly spaced across row. Row 41-45 (fith griddle stitch) Work in Griddle Stitch pat for 5 rows —32 (40,47 pat repeats Row 46 (second scallop pattern - wrong side) Ch ‘tum, work Row 1 of Scallop pat across; leaving the last (1, 0) sis) urinorked Row 47 Ch, tum, s0in 2nd st, work Row 2 of Sell pat toast ch3 sp, 5 din lastch3 sp, sin base of {uring ch —13 (18,10) soaps. Row 48 Ch 3, tum, work Row 3 of Scallop pat to last so, ch, sin last st Row 49 Ch 1, tum, work 65 (78, 93) sc evenly spaced ac 0. Rows 50-52 (sixth griddle) Work in GridleSttch pat for3 rows—32 (39,48) pat reneats shape raglan armhole Row 1 (right side—armhole decrease) Tun, sk fist stslstinnest§ cts, ch 1, dohn nextst, kent ce, continu in Gil Sith pa to est 8 ts, sk net st, se ‘unex st leave rem sts urinorked—25 (33,40) pat repeats Rows 2-4 (armhole decrease) Ci | (s, do) in fist st sk neat st, spin next st, k net st dein next st, sk nett (se, dc) in nat st, continu in Griddle Sitch vat to last 8 sts, sknex i, st innext st, sk net st, do in next, sknext st, (6. de in next st, sk next sto in last st-—20 (27,34 pal repeats. Row 5 (second treble cluster right sid) Ch & ‘um, sk rst 2(2, 1} tf) 3 trin nex st, sk next? sts, Sitin nox st repeat from * to lst 2(1, 1), sk Text 1(0 sts, trin est st —13(18, 23) 3 groups Row 6 Work Row 2 of Treble Cluster pat Row 7 Ch 1, tum, work 37 (61, 85] sc evenly spaced 160024" 20st, across row—37 (61, 85) shape neck Row, 8 sovonth griddle stitch —wrong side) Ch 1 ‘un {sco in firsts, sk next st, Sin next st, sknaxt st, dein next st, sknext st, (sc, cn net st, k next st] 4(6, 8) tines, sein nets: leave rem sts unworted (for nec and opposite se of neck} 13 (17,21 sts Rows 9 Ch 1, turn (so, dol in firsts, sknest st, sc in next, sk nen st, din nets, sk next st, (6, d in ext st, sk nent st} 1 {8 5] tires, st in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, da not sk next st, (6, de) in nat st leave lest stunworted, Fasten off Rejoin ymin fist tof opposite shoulder and work as forfist ste of nok LEFT SLEEVE ‘With smellar Hook, ch 46 (62,68). Rows 1-5 (first griddle stitch) Work in Gridle Stich pat for 5 roms —22 (25, 2) pat repeats shape cap Row 6 Tur, sk frst st, sl st in next 3sts, ch 1, fs co) next st, sk next co, continue in Griddle Stich pat to last 8 ss, sk nat st, ¢ in next i eave rem sts unwonked—17 (20, 28) pat repeats Rows 7 and 8 Workin Grid Stitch pat for 2 rows Rows $ and 10 (first treble cluster) Work 2 rows of Treble Custer pat. Row 11 Ch 1 turn, work 33 (38, 45] sc evenly spaced 010551083 (9,45) sc. Rows 12 and 13 (second griddle stitch) Wor in Griddle Stitch pet for 2rows—16 (19,2) pat repeats. Soe Ta 10" i vapon ra 78 crochet todey « nov / dec 2008 Bana Tea Ron eae Tearshape top ow 14 Tur kfist stl tin not 7 (1,15) sto [sec n et st sna 12413 14) tines svin last st—12 (1, 14)pl repeats. Row 15 Tum, (sc, cc) in first st, sk text st, [se de} in next st, sk next st] 7 times, s¢ in next st leave rem ss unvevtod 8 pat repeats Row 16 Tur, sk firsts sl stin next? sch 1. lise. de} in next st, sk next stl 4 times, se in last st pat repeats, Fasten RIGHT SLEEVE ‘Work as for left sleeve t cap shaping shape cap Row 6 [urn sk fist st, slstin net 53's, ch (sc, del in next, sk next de, continue in ‘Griddle Stitch pat to last 6 sts, sk next st sin nxt: laa rem sts unworked=—17 (20.23) pat repeats. Rows 7-13 Wort Flows 7-1 of let sleeve cap. shape top. Row 14 Ch 7, tum, (isc, do) in next st, sk next si] 12(13, 14] times, sc in next st leave ram sts ‘unvorked 12 (13, 14) pat ope Row 15 Turn se fists, sl stn next 7(9, 1) sts, eh 1, flsc, de) in na st, sk nex si 8 times, sonst st—8 pat ropes, Row 16 Ch 1, tur, (s, ds) in fst st, sk next si, Hoc, dein next st, sk next st] times, so in next st; leave ram sts unwarked—4 pat repeats Fasten off finishing Sow side sloeve edges raglan ambole edges of front end back. Sew side and sieeve seams. collar ‘With ight side facing and smaller hook, join yam with | stn sleave seam before back Round 1 (right side) Gh 1, work 18 (27,28) se evenly aoracs bork neck, work 36 (39, 43) so evenly aoross top of sleews, work 30 (34,42) se avenly across front neck, wsork 35 (8, 43} so 01036 top oF opposite sleeve; jin with sl stn firsts Round 2 Ci 1, sein aach se arounc join with stitch diagrams sl st in frst se—118 (199, 167] se Round 3 Ch? hdc in fist 4st, “hde2tog, i in tet 5 ts; repeat from * to last 2 sts, hd last 2 ts join with si st in rst hdo—102 (120, 144 so. Round 4 Ch, uc in first 2 (2 0) st, “de2log, hdc in next 7 ste; ropeat from * across to lst 1 (1,0) sf), hdc in last 1 (1, 0) sts; join with s sti first do—91 (107, 128) sis, Round 5 Ch 1, sin each st around; join with st stin fists, Round 6 (right side) Ch 1, tum, “skrext st, (Go, co} in next st; repeat from * to last 1 (1,0) ifs}, sk las (1, 0} sts: join with st st in first sc—45 (53, 64) pat repeats Rounds 7-16 Gh 1, tum, “sk next st, (so, de) in next st; repeat from * eround join with sl stn fists, Chango to larger hook Rounds 17 and 18 Pepeat Round 18, Festen of. Weave in all ends. mt To simplify he diagrams, all pattems are showin worked over a row of single crochet VEIT, MDE we NAAN Ese REDUCED SAMPLE OF GRODLE SiIrcH 2KXXXXXXXKKIOOK KARAA VV KKK AK HK AK AA AK KN REDUCED SAMPLE OF “TREBLE CLUSTER PATTERN, LL fT UD Xx XXXXXXXXXAXXXX XX! REDUCED SAVPLE OF “TALL MESH PATTERN UUM AS IT RES REDUCED SAMPLE OF FSM, SRG X XX XXXXXXXXAXAKAX X X X7 shhh XXXXXXXXXXXXKKAXXXK REDUCED SAMPLE OF SCALLOP PATTERN. KK XXKXKX X' IEDUGED SAMPLE OF WAVE ONE PATTERN atti. KIKKXK KKK KKK xf FEDUCED SAMPLE OF ‘WAVE 1W0 PATTERN Lak So nov / dee 2008 + cachet today. 79Saat Goro cuna en Cou nuane ire NOTIONS m 24/20 AOTC Peo ure a) eo the yarn ED ovation inti: ae 80. crochet today « nov / dec 2008 cami Our whisper-soft mohair camisole makes a luxurious top for relaxing—or pair it with dressier pieces for an elegant day or evening look. By Elena Malo ==> SKILL LEVEL: intermediate sizes SIM, L, 1X, 2%, 38) finished bust: 32 (36, 40, 44,48, 52)/81.5 (1.5, 1015, 111.5, 122, 132m finished length: 16 (16, 16,17, 17, 177/40 (205, 4015, 43, 49, 43}em measured from center back gauge 1B sis and 8 rows ~ 47/10em over double crochet with 2 strancs of yarn held together. 2 pattern repeats = 4°/10:m over shal pattern with 2 strands of yar held together Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch che, ‘Workin shel patter for 8 rows—21 sts (2 shells and 3 st} Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 5° x4"/13.5am x 10em, Adjust ook size if nacessery to obtain conect gauge. notes 11. Work using 2 strands of yen held together throughout. 2The garlands of floes are made fist and sewn to sections ofthe back and front as work progresses. SHELL PATTERN (multiple of 8 sts + 5; +3 for foundation ch) ow 1 Dc in Sth ch from hook beginning ch counts a fist do) and in ezch rem ch across. Row 2 (shell row) Ch 3 (counts asd ere and throughout), turn, sknext de, (de, ch 1, do in next do [N-st made}, ‘sk next 3d, 5 do in net d (shell made), sk next3 de, Vs in next dos repeat fam * abross to last 2 de, sk next do, doin lst do Row 3 (de row) Ch 3, tum, dein each de and ch sp 2o0ss Abbreviations used in this pattern 9) stitches) * Repeat directions following * a5 mary times a indicated. (Work directions in paranthoses into Stith incheated [1 Work directions in brackets number of times inceated. ch chain de double crochet rem remaining se Slagle crochet 2k stip lst slip stitch 5015). spece's) special abbreviations Vest (V-ttc (de ch 1, in indicated tite shell Work 5 dein indicated stich Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for shell pattern. GARLAND OF FLOWERS (make 3— 2 with 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) flowers, and 1 with 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) flowers) [Note Gerland of flowers are sewn to top front and bottom front and back. There are no flowers on the top back first flower With 2 strands of yarn hal together, on join with si st in first ch to form a rng Round 1 Ci 1, work 10 sein cing join with st tin begining ch Round 2h 1, working in front loops of Found 7 sts only, (sc, ch 4, sn each sc around; join with sl st in beginning ch—20 se and 10 ch-4 sp. Round 3 Ch 1, working in back loops of Round 1 sts only, (ch 7 sn each sc round; join with st st in beginning ch—20 se and 10 oh? sp. Fasten off. next flower With 2 strands of yam held together, ch ; join with sl stin frst ch to form a rng, Rounds 1 and 2 Work Rounds 1 and 2of fist flower. Found 3 Ch 1, working in beck laops of Round 1 sts Be creative your way! « See Resources on page 98 for helpful info end inauctions.Prefer a simpler silhouette? Leave off the flowers. TBE ee 2008 » crochet today 81amie Susie} 82 cochet today «now / deo 2008 nly [lsc ch 7, so} n next so] 8 times, sc in next, th, drop lop from hoo, insert hook in eorespon- ding ch-7 sp of previous flower pick up drop oop ‘and draw through, ch 3, sn same se of eurent ‘lower, (sc, ch 7, son lasts join with st tin beginning oh. Fasten of BACK lower section note This saction willbe join! to ower part of on Garland of flowers With? strands of yam held togather,ch 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104 Row 1 Work Row 1 of shal pattern —B1 (69,77, 86, 83, 101) dc Rows 2-4 Contius in shell pattem —61 (69, 77, 85, 3G, 101) sts, consisting of? (8, 3,10, 17, 12) shells, 8 (9,10, 11, 12, 13] ¥ssts, and 1 oc on each end, Fasten off. upper section (cn 64(72, 0,88, 96,104) Row 1 Work Row 1 of sell pater—B1 (69,7, 86 $3,109), Continue in sel pattern until piece measures TH 196m fom beginning. shape bust Next Row (ine) Ch 3, turn, de in first st (increase made}, continue in shell pattern as established axfss row to last st 2 dein act increase ‘mada}—63 (71, 79, 87, 95, 103) sts. Next Row Ch 3, turn, din nents, continue in shel pattem across row to last 2 sts, don lest 2st, Next Row (inc) Ch 3, tun, de in fist st increase made], dein next st. continue in shell pattem across row to last2 ss, do innext st, 2 din last st (increase made)—B5 (73, 81, 9, 97, 105 sts. Next Row Ch, tum, din next 2 sts, continue in shell pattem across row to lat 3 sts, de in last 3 ss Repeat last row until piece measures 10°25 Sem ‘rom beginning: end witha shell row. shape armhole Row 4 Tun lst over fst 9[13, 13,17, 17,21}st, ch 3 ocunts asd), sk naxt 3 sts, den each st across to last 12 (16, 16,20, 20,24) sts sk next 3st, din next st; leave rem sts unworke. Row 2013, tum, din nxt st, continue in sell pak ‘ern as establishes across, ending with dein ast st and dein ting ch—S (, 6,6, 7,6) shells and 4 (5, 5.6.6, 7)Y-sts Row 3 Ch 3. tum, sk next 3 sts. continue in de across to last 3s, sk net 3 sts, work aloase dein turning oh. Fasten off. sizes 1X (2X, 3X) only Rows 4 and § Ch3, turn, continue in shell pattern a8 establisied across, ending with d in tung eh Fasten off. sew garland of flowers between upper and lower section Working from wrong sides, piace ons lng flower gerland between the lover and upper sections. Align LNW VY VT TE ETE TTT EEE ts iP NY NY V7 THT TET TT REDUCED SAMPLE OF SHELL PATTERN,rs with shells of lower and upper sections, Sew garland in stitch diagram by sewing a stitch through each of the following pairs of stitches: ‘garland of flowers and lower section 1 Sew through center de of each shell along top edge of lower section, and asc in Round 2 of corresponding flower. 2.Sew through each de of each V-st along top edge of lower section, and one ch of joined ch-7 loop of corresponding flower. garland of flowers and upper section Ss nh ) '3 Sew through base of de directly below shell along lower edge Mj L of upper section, and a so in ound 2 corresponding flower. CIS 4 Sew through base of each dc on ether sie of Vs along Fate Al anton nonce et a CESS corresponding flower. FRONT ‘Work same as back. FIRST FLOWER sew garland of flowers to top of upper i section Sew short flower garland evenly across last de row of top edge. finishing ‘Sew side seams. Weave ribbon in and out of last row of front (beneath garland}, Centar ribbon, leaving cbout 12'/30.5em free Tor each strap, sew ribbon to top adge of back (at side edges) an vim the ens. Vow neta SS = ww, = Sp 10(10, 12, 12,1414" eee Nc ie a] ly NEXT FLOWER 5 FRONT 3 5] & | BACK st 3 (back oer not have Ss a towers long top e29@) GARLAND OF FLOWERS 2| [Eee N 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25)” 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26)" nov / dec 2008 « crochet today 83perfect fit v-neck This clever design allows you to customize each element for an ideal fit, making this sweater a sure hit eo the yarn ininanrisssreaeamaE Washable Woo! Coffee We think this vest looks sharp in these eclors, to. = MODADEA Washeble Woo, 491 Rust with edging in 4440 Noss 1m MODA DEA Washable Wool, #4481 Lake Blue with ‘ging in #8486 Navy {84 crochet today « nov / dec 2008 for the guys on your gift list. By Diew Emborsky enc> SKILL LEVEL: easy sizes SIML 1% 2%) finished chest: 35 (42, #54, 6, 54)/965 (1055, 1155, 127, 1371¢m ed length: 25 (25, 26,27, 27/635 (63.5, 16, 68.5, 68.5Jom gauge ‘Assis and 11 rows = 4'/10em over pattern stitch using size J/10 (6mm) erachet haok ‘Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch nis. Rows 1~3 Wark Rows 1-9 of patem stitch —14 ss. Rows 4-1 fispeat Row 3 of pattem stitch & times Fesulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4° x4°/10. Wem. Adjust hook size if necessary to ‘obtain carract gauge. notes ‘Vest is crocheted in stips that are whipstitcied together lengtrwise. 2 efor othe assembly diagram for arrangement ofthe sts. 3 Alter the strips are assembled, ising is ated PATTERN STITCH Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remain- ing ch across. Row 2 0h 1, tin, “sk next so, (0, oe in next sx, ‘rapeat from * across. Row 3 Ch 1, tun, “sk next d,(s, 6) in next se; repeat fram * across. Repeat Row 3 for patter stitch Abbreviations used in this pattern folowing * as many fines te dene (0 Wier ection in perenthses into Etch indies [1Wok droctions in brackets number of times incited, & single rochet ke skip sist ip stitch SH(9) stitches) * Repeat directions special abbreviations Fede Front Pest double cochet) Yarn ovo Insert hook from front to back around pest of indicated stitch, ‘Saw up a loop, [yam over anc draw through 2 loops on heok] twice. BPaic (Bee Post double crochet) Yaen aver ingart hook from ace to rent to back ogain round post of Indicated stich, yarn over ard ‘avy up a loop, [yar over and draw through 2 loops en hook] twice. deStog (double crochet 3 stitches together) [Narn over, insert hook in next st. yar over and ‘dra up a loop, yam over and draw through 2 loops on heel! 3 times, yarn over and draw ‘hough all loope en hook FPde3tog (Fon Post double crochet 3 stiches gether Narn oves inaare hook from front x beck to font again sroune poet of next ete, yam over and éraw up aleop, yarn over and Grav thraugh 2 leaps on hook] 3 tines, yarn lover and draw through al 4 loops on hook, STRIP A (make 2) With oh 43 (43,43, 47,47). ‘Work in pattor sith untl strip measures 5 (6, 6%, 7,8) /125 (15, 17, 18, 205}em from begining—42 (42, 42, 45,48] sis. Fasten of. STRIP B (make 2) With Ach 149 (149, 149, 153, 153) Workin pattem stteh unt strip measures 3414, 6, 5h, BP/9{10, 115, 4, 1Siam from beginning —148 (148,148, 152, 152) sts Fasten off De creative your nay! + See Resources en page 98 for helpful info and instructionsperfect fit v-neck STRIP C (make 1) With A ch Bt [61, 61,63, 63), Rows 1 and 2 Work Rows 1 and 2of patton ‘sltch—60 {60, 60,62, 62) st. shape v-neck Row 3 (decrease) Work in patter st across ‘to last 4 sts, [sk next de, so in next sc] twite— ‘58 (68, 68, 60, 80) Row 4 (decrease) Ch 1, turn, sk next so, soin next sc, sk next de, de in next se; continue in pattern stitch across—56 (58, 58, 58, 58} sts. Rows 5-10 Rapaat last 2 rows 3 times —14_ (44, 44, 46, 46) sts. Row 11 (increase) \Work in pattem st across, to last 4 sts, sk next de, (sc, do, sc) in naxt so, ‘sk next do, (de, se, de) in last sc—46 (45, 46, 48, 48) sts. Row 12 {increase} Chi 1, turn, sk jiert de, (se, de, sc) in next sc, sk next de, (dc, se, de} in next tip Beet paral imo min 0; continue in pater stitch aoross—48 (6, 48, 50.50) sts, Rows 13-18 eacat last 2 rows 3 times—00 (60,60, 62, 62) sts. Row 19 Workin pattern stitch Fasten off STRIP D (make 1) With A, ch 7171, 71, 73.73). ‘Werk in pater stitch unt sip mezsures same 2s stipC—70 (70, 70,72, 72) sts. Fasten off. finishing Arrange sts according to assembly diayam, and winpstitch together. note Sti Ais sewn io edges of both ents of Stip B to farm ambole. armhole ribbing ‘With right side facing, join A with se at under- am Round 1 Werk sc evenly around ambole: ensure thet you have an even numberof sts: join with st st in frst so. Round 2.ch 2, de 2 4 stin top of begioning ch. Fasten of. Round 3 With ght side facing, join B with st tin jen o previous round, ch 2, "FPae atound next st, BP around net st; repeat from * aroun: jin with stn top af beginning ch Round 4 Ch 2, *FPde around next st, BPde ‘aroun next st repeat from * ound: join with si stin top of beginning ch, Fasten of lower edge ribbing With at sido facing, jon A with ta lower side seam, Rounds 1 and 2 io Rounds tend 2 of arm- ele ibbing around lower edge. Round 3 Ch 2, “FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around: join with Bre ocr cua Cres acetal Ee eae easel cic around chest, work strip A Vaca c agce cares seu ae ee omenet ates pees er gees ee oe eer igecrsu aoe 88 crochet todoy » nov / doe 2008 34 (4,45, 514.6)" a Join other side edge of trip A here & Le 3| 8 STR 8] D ‘ s fold 5 = istae| IstRe| 2 8 8 ae oa 2 Is sl) star nee stair |= ail 4 a |e 516,047, 8 % 44,5,5,5) of riabing ae added around the loner edge ator the vstis assembledsi tin top of baginning ch Fasten off Round 4 With 8, work Round 9 of armbolle ribbing. Round 5 With A, work Rowrd 2 of armboie ribbing, Round 6 Repeat Round 3 Fasten off Rounds 7-12 (12, 15, 15, 15) Ropoat last 9 rows 2/2, 33,2) mote times. Round 13 (13, 16,16, 1) Repoat Round 3. Fasten off ‘With ih side facing, join A with seat contor tack of neck Round 1 Work se every around neck, taking 9"0 tb work one a in the centerpoint of the y= rack; ensure tat you have an even number of ts: join wih st in fis. Round 2 i 2, doin each soto 1st bofore von {erpoin: of V-neck, detog, cin each se around: jin with sl st n top of beginning ch. Fasten of Round 3 With righ side fecin, join & with lst nin of previous rund, ch 2, "FRc: aroun next st, BPdo round nent st: opeat trom * to 1 st hefore centerpoint of Vereck, FPdc3tog, *"BPuc around next, FP acum nant repeat fom ** around join with sl sin top of beoinning ch, Fasten of. Round 4 With right side facing, join A wih sl st in join of previous round, ch 2, “FP around ext st, BF around next st: epeat fom * around; join with sls in top of beginning ch, Fasten oft ‘Weave in all ers. m stitch diagram Rey SONNY Oi XXXXXX) f 2h REDUCED SAMPLE OF PATTERN STITCHsnuggly tot'’s dress As girly as it is cozy, this delectable dress stitches up in a jiffy with a soft, chunky yarn. Pair it with a turtleneck and tights for a sweet winter ensemble. Coenen Pore Ty Pn ee eed Pes er re Cea NOTION! Pen ‘the yarn é EOE EB zoonyin cries 88 crochet today « nov / dee 2008 By Viekie Howell @Em0D SKILL LEVEL: easy sizes 12-18 months [2-3 years) finished measurements chest 18 21) 455 (53.5kn Jength 18 (19)/46.5[485iom, excluding straps mote Fabric stretches and wl stretch to fit chest 1-2/2.5-Sem lenge than finished chest ‘meas uement gauge ists and 9 rows - 47/10em over single crochot; 7 sts and 4 rows = 4"/Idem aver double erochet. Remember to cheek gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Cho Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook anc in gach remain ing ch arogs— 2 Rows 2-9 Ch 1, turn, sc in each se ecross. ssulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4" x ‘em x 10am, Adjust hook size i necessento obtain corecteauge, note To change colo, work last stitch of old colar to last yam over yam over with new color and draw through al oops on hook to cornplate stitch. Garry color notin use loosely up side of piece, DRESS bodice With A cn 97 (43) Row 1 Scin 2nd ch from hook and in each remein- ing ch across —36 (42) sts Rows 2 and 3 Ch %, tun, s>in each se ecoss, Row 4 Ch I, tun, sc in each sc aoress; change to 8 intast st Row 5 Ch 1. tun, sin next 20, sCl over nest st, *scin next 9s sCi over next sc; repeat forn* Abbreviations used in this pattern his) chain) de double crochet se single crochet sk skip st st slp sich 54s) sich) * Repeat dractions following * 2s many times 28 indicate (1 Work rections ia brackets number of times indicated. special abbreviations Cl pike Clusten| Draw up a loop inthe se 2 rows below and 2 sts before the next se; draw up a loop inthe sc 3 os Below and immedi- ataly beresth the next se; draw up a loop in the 52 rows below and 2 at following the next se: yarn over and draw through a1 4 loops ‘on hoake Note: Dav a loop up to lovel of wort esure that wor le Flt se2tag ‘single crochet 2 stitches together) linger hook in next, yaen over and craw up 1 loop] Swe, yen over end craw through al 3 loops on hook across toast 3sc, son last 3 so—6 (7} Cl Rows 6-8 feat fiows 2-4; change to A in last st of last row Row 9 Ch 1, tur, scin next se, °C] over next st, sz inmnext5 se; repeat from * across t last so, se in last se Rows 10-16: Repcat Rovis 2-8 Fasten off B skirt Row 17 Ch 3 (counts as de here and thrcughout, do in fist sc (increase mad), turn, 2 dein each se across —72 (04 de. Rows 18-26 (27) Ch 3, turn, dc in each st acres; change to B in lasts of last ov, Fasten off A, Row 27 (28) Ci, turn, so in each de across. Fasten off. POCKETS (make 2) with B, oh 13 (15), Be creative your wayl + See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions.nov / dee 2008 + xochet today 89snugg} tot's ie a Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, cc in neat 4(5} ch, sc2iog, sc in next 5 (6) ch—11 (13) so Row 2 Ch 1, tum, sein frst (6) se, seZtog. sein last (5) se—10 (12) se. Row 3 Ch 1, tum, son frst 4 (6) se, sc2tng, sein last 4 (61-8 (11) se. Row 4 Ch 1 turn, sv in frst 3(4) se, se20g, sein next 4(5) so—8 (10) se, Faston off finishing ‘Weave in all nds. Sew side edges together form center back seam) ao XXX. straps Flatten bodice, placing seem at center back, With ‘ight side of fort bocice facing, and counting along top of Love, draw un 2 loop of Ain th stom ono side edge, Fw 1: Werkng towerds sie ecg, ch 1, scin next se. Row 2:Ch 1, tum, sk se, sein unning cht Repeat Row 2 until trap measures 6/1Sam (or desired length), Festen off leaving along til. Thread ‘all onto yatn noetle and sen strap to corespunding ss on 109 of beck bodice. Repeat procass, begining an beck odie, for second strap. Weeve in all ends. stitch diagram ° ee eens XXX XXXXX REDUCED SAMPLE OF a PATTERN 41 (48)" 90 crochet tedey © nov / dec 2008 1712)"stripes & dots blanket Color changes and cluster stitches create a graphic polka-dot effect in this cute and easy baby ’ghan. It’s easier Pee aa intB) oro ecg Nomien the yarn A EG © BD axy sees ere than it looks, we promise! By Marianne Fonestal @en02° SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements Aggrox 42°/106 Sem x 31°/79em gauge cc = 2°77 Sm; 8 rows in pattem = 4°/10em Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch With A, ch 11 Row 1 Dain th ch from hook skipped hs count asd), dein each rem ch across, changing to Bin lost st 9, Row 2 With B, ch 1, turn: in fst st, in font Ip of next st, ein next st, sin font ip of nat 3st, ‘linnext st, scin front Ip of next st, sc in lst st, changing to Ain last st—2 cl and7 se Row 3 With A. oh 1, turn: 3 nfs t, non Ip ‘of do one row below rextst, sin net cl, in front Ip of de ana rawrbalow next st} 3 times, sc: in nox cl, din font i of de one row below nett, 6 in ast st oe an $s. Fow 4 Ch3 (counts a5 de), tur; de in next and in ‘each st arose, changing io Bin lest st—9 do Row 5 With B, repeat Row 4, changing to A in ast st Row 6 With A repeat Row 2, changing to 8 in ast st Row 7 With 8, repeat Row 3 Row 8 /th 8, repeat row 4. Swatch should meas- ‘we aparox 3/7.5em wide x &'/10em high. Adjust ‘hook site if necessary to obtain correct gauge, note ‘Tochange colors, work st until 2 loops remain on Fok, dp ol coor, pick up new eo, yarn over arc raw through 2 loops on hook Fasten off old color AFGHAN With A, ch 83. ‘Be creative your way! # See Resources on page 98 for help info end instructions, Abbreviations used in this pattern his) chains) de double crochet Ip loonie) em remaining s5¢ single croen sist sip siten sts) stiches) yo yam over * Repost directions falling * as mary tines ao Indested 1 Were dirsctions Inside brackess 35 ‘ony times 8 in cated. special abbreviations (luster) Yo, insare hook in indiested st, yo and drew up la, yo and draw hough 2 pson hoot times, yo and draw through ll Tae onhook. Rowe (right ste) Dein 4th ch tram hook iskpped chs count as de, dein each rem ch across, hanging 10 Bin last st—81 Row 2 With 8, ch 1, tum: ein fist st, tin front Ip of next, clin net st, [5c in font Ip of rat 9 ts, cl in next 319 times, sc infront oof next st, sc in lastst, changing to Ain ast st—20 cl and 61 sc. Row 3 With Ach J, turn 3 nfs st, dein fron ip af do ore row bolow neat st, in next“ in ‘font ip of de one row below next st} 3 times, sin next: repeat from * 18 more times; do in font Ip ‘of de one row below next st, sin ast st—58 de and 2s. Row 403 (coun as cc tum; do in next standin each st across, changing to 8 in ast st 81 do Row 5 With, repeat Row 4, changing to in last st Row 6 With A repeat Row 2, changing to B in last st Row 7 With 8, repeat Row 3, Row 8 With, repeat Row 4, changing to in ast st Row 9 peat Row 4 Rows 10-76 Fopeat Rows 2-9, B more tines, then repeat Rows 2-4 once ‘nov / dec 2008 » crochet today 91stripes & dots blanket Border Round 1 (ight side) With B, ch eounte as de), um; Rounds 2 and 3h 3 (counts 2 de} de in ach de ‘working actos tp edge, 2c in fists, de in each st around, working 3 dein center dof 3 de in each cox ‘acres to lat st, 3 de in last st working in edge of ner, ain with s st in 3rd ch of begining ch3. At end rows, wok 112 Ge evenly spaced across sie edge; of Round 2—402 d. At end of lound 3-—AN0 do, At \wortng in opps side of stating ch, 3 dein fst ch, ond of Rourd 3, fasten of. dein ach ch across to est ch, 3 din last ch working in edge of ows, wok 112:e evenly acres eis ere, finishing join wit sl stn Sch of begining ch3—204 de, Weava inal ends. stitch diagram cotons cone of TTTETITTTTETETT cont Hey coxone A cone of TTTETTEETTTTT COLOR A cone foo OR Oe coors TETTTETETEEETED: REDUGED SAMPLE OF PATTERN avaday There’s a new symbol in town! When a pattern requires you to work into the front or back loop of a stitch, our stitch diagrams will now indicate this with a cup-shaped symbol above the stitch to be worked into. old symbols new symbols THe FLT 7 totter of | ITE Tn Th 92 crochet today + now / doo 2008PRoTOSMeN 8 PALL AO FOR LAREPRESENTS CO es now / doc today 93soft stroller blanket This small-scale baby afghan is the perfect size to use in a stroller—baby will stay cozy, and the blanket won't drag or catch in the wheels. at Dante Perec wire a) Peed irene Pa the yarn aera DB ccouasiasqusio ut Aquarium for one of these other shades of RED HEART Eco-waysl 1 £3372 Potal 1 #1615 Lichen 15 #1821 Blue Cloud 94 crochet todsy + nov / doo 2008 By Marianne Forrestal enue SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements Approx 28°/73.5¢m x 24°/610m. gauge 16 sts{T shell, 1 half shell and 5 sc) and rows in Femembor to check gauge for best resus! how to make @ gauge swatch oon Row 1 Sc in 2 ch rom hook ain next sc, sk next 3 cs, shel in net ch, sk next 3 chs, sein nev 3 chs, sk next 3 chs, half shell in last cr shell ad half shel, Row 2Ch 1, tun sc in frst 2 sts, ch 3, de7tog, ch 4, sc inaxt 3 de, ch3, dettog—1 dc7iog and t dettog. Row 3 Ch, ten; 3 de nfs (counts as halt ‘shall, sknent chap, 6 in next 3s, sk next oh:3 sp, shell in next st. sk next ch sp, sein lst 2 so—1 shell and thal shel, Row 4 0h 3, tun desing, ch3, se next 3d, ob 3, deTog, ch 3, ein last de, sein Sd ch of begin. hing ch3—1 de7tog end 1 de3tog Row 5 Gh J, tun, sci ist 2 st, sknext ch3 sp, Shell in naxt st, sk next ch-3 spc in next 3 se, k text ch sp, half shell in rch of ginning oh- 3-1 shel and 1 half shel. Rows 6-8 Repeat flows 2-4. Swatch should meas- ‘re approx 4°/10cm square. Adjust hook site if nec- essary to obtain coract gauge note ‘1 Work de7togin last 2 de of current shal or half shall sc batwaen shells and first 2 de of naxt shell coral shal 2 Work begins with 1 tow of A, then contirues in color sequence. After fastening off, tum blanket to ‘work on opposite side of foundation chain, Work 1 row of A and 2 rows of C, This creates scalloped Abbreviations used in this pattern ‘ehis) chain(s) ‘st(s) stitch(es) de dowiecroctnt tog tgether 1 Wor dections sk sep ide rockers sels spat) rary tines as special abbreviations shell Work 7d in indicatad stitch. half shell Work 4 dein indicated sth. deBtog (de 3 stches together) [arn over, Ingert hook in next st, yam over anid aw up a loop, yarn over and craw through 2 loops on hack] 3 times, yarn over and draw through al loops on hook. destog (de 4 stitches together) [Yom over, insere hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yam over and draw through 2 loops on hook! times, yarn ever and draw through all Sloop on hook, deTtog (lc 7 siches togethen [ram over, insort hook in rasta, yam over and draw up a loop, yar ever and draw through 2 loops on hook] 7 dee, yarn over and draw through ll loops on hook. | | | ‘edge in C and a uniform colored border onthe design. AFGHAN: Color Sequence ‘row A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C, [2 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C] 8 times. With A, ch 87. Row 1 [wrong side] $c in 2nd ch from hook and in next se, [sk next 3 chs, shell in next ch, sk next 3 ‘chs, sc in next 3 chs] times, sk naxt 3 chs, half ‘shell in last ch, changing to B in last st—8 shells and lf shel Row 2 (right side) With next color, ch 1, turn, se in first 2 sts, [ch 3, de7tog, ch 3, sc in next 3 de] 8 timas, ch 3, dedtog—8 de7tag and 1 dedtag. Row 3 Ch 3, tum; 3 de in first st (counts as half Be creative your wey! » See Resources on page 98 for helpful nfo ang instructions,Wrap up this blanket for the new parents on your gift list! rat goa PcTOGRAB By PUL ANLTO FoR WcPESENTSCOM ‘nov / d8¢ 2008 « crocnet today 95soft stroller blanket 96 crochet tedey « nev / dec 2008 shell), [sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 se, sk next ch-3 ‘sp, shell in next st] 8 times, sk next ch-3 sp, sc.in last 2.e, changing to nat cola in last tates and 1 hat hal Row 4 With noxt color, ch, tur; deStog [ch 3, so in next 3 de, ch 3, de7tog] 8 times, ch 3, sc in last do, sein oh of boning ch3—3 deTtog ard dc3tog. Row 5 Ch i, tum; se in first 2 sc, [sk next ch-3 sp, sholl in next st, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sc] 8 times, k neat ch sp, lf shel in 3 oh of bagi ning oh, changing fo next color in ast st sells and 1 half shel Rows 683 Flloving color sequence, epoat Rows 2-5, 12 more times. At end of Row 53, fasten off. Row 54 Turn piece so bortom edge is et top and "ight sid is facing, Working in fe cops on oppo site sce of foundation ch, jin Ath st in fet ch at to ight coarse in same cha jing and in naxt ch, [sk next 3.chs, shell in next ch, sk next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs] 8 times, sk next 3 chs, half shall in last ch, changing to Cin ast st shell and half shel, lows 55 and 56 With C, repeat Rows 2 and, At end of Row 66, do not change colors. Fastan off Edging ound With ight side facing, join with s st in ast de on row 53 at top right-hand comer; working acoss row 83 ontop eco, ch 1, sin same st as jotting sin each stares to lst st, 3s in lst st working in edge of rows along left edge, work 83 sc. evenly spacad across; working across iow 56 on bot- tom edge, 3 sc in ‘se in-each st across to last st, 350 las st working in age of rows along right ‘edge, work 83 sc evenly spaced across; join with st st in first sc—336 se. Round 2 Ch 1, sc in same so as joining svn each se around, working 3 sc in center sc at each corer, jain with sl st in fist so—244 se, Fasten of finishing Weave in all ends, a stitch diagrams XX ABGIRVK YKARRX BNE 2K I< <>< KOK OX Le ales By y x SES BARK IR OOK LR REDUCED SAMPLE OF PATTERNa MAKING THE DOUBLE SHELLS To work te bottom haf o each double shel, do 7 stiches together: work each de until two loops fomain on hack, leaving these loops on hook, begin next de, Here, 4 do are in the process of boing worked together bbHere, all 7 dc are in tho process af being warkod together To complete the shel, yam over and pull through al loops on hook at once ‘To work the top half of each double shel, work 7 de into the same stitch, Here, 2 de have been worked into the shel below Worked into th the shel is complete HOW TO WORK THIS STITCH PATTERN nov / dec 2008 » crochet tedky 97