PY vera ee my) a) 24 ae snow day fashion es kidsthe projects 10 Coaster Comeback Woodsy Wrap 22 Lumberjack Hat 26 Fireside Throw 29 Layering Cardi 34 Snow Day Beret 38 Fuzzy Boot Slippers “Rugged Winter Vest 46 Log Cabin Throw 50 Snowdrift Sweater 54 Wintry Cowl 56 Frosted Waves 61 Crafty Cushion 64 Zig-Zag ‘Ghan 66 Knotty Pillows © Hearth Rug 72 Tea and Cupcakes 76 Wintertime Teddy 79 Plush Baby Blocks 82 Colorful Cap Arctic Baby Cardi 88 Snow Flower Set 2 Birds of a Feather 95 Squiggles Blanket For our overseas readers: US. crochet terms vary fron fora list of translations Tam to page 1 4 crochet todey «Jan /TeD 2009 hose used in Australia ard the UK Fanand wolil,crtty oc Noogolia. Meet the glabesocting ‘A sizable dey sates ‘down just in eee for ‘Valentine's day urexpert explains ‘what too with thoee esky iocse ends. 4 “Te clot whee takes canterstage as we ‘explore cole theory. From dasie tocar ‘ont, pickup agreat ‘tres read. 404 jon the cover ‘ate our sovor prooet! ipa ft on page 22. ‘Photograph by Paul Amato fo: ‘areprosents.com: hair & makeup ‘by Ingobons Eaizat for Bourjois ParisAretro doily gets reinvented as a set of delicate coasters. Wher we found this generously sized dboily in our pat tern archives, we were floored by its intricate beauty. We especially loved the center heart motif, which we knew could be put to good use for the time-crunched ‘among us. By stitching up the center section only. this oily becomes a charming coaster—just right for last- minute Valentine's Day gifts. Sweet By Joyce Nordstrom All sorts of delightful decorations could be made using this pattern! Atcach a mini doily to.a card, put one in a square frame orstiteh a few toapillowease. 40 crochet today « jan/ feb 2009a “#475 Dusty Rose AUNT LYDIA'S Classic + #494 Victory Red Grochet Thread, size10, each - 92 Burgundy tall approx sooyt/366n for white or 35oyd/320m the Fe tem P” ize some ee erchet ball each (or color of, hook or any size to obtain choicel: correct gause Finite eyes Netra +Yarn needle Size 1 in Victory Red ‘Round 3 Ch3, dcin same ch as . joining, dein next oc, 2d: in next de. [th 3, k next ch-3 sp, 2 dein next de, doin next de, 2 de in next de] 5 times: ch 3, sknext ch- ‘i 3.sp:jon—30 de and 6 ch ses. Ove val of tread makes approx Rouna.a Ch3, dein same ch as 25-90 coasters, joining, dein next 3d, 2 den next de [ch3 snatch sp. 2de . innext do, dein nox 3,2 den hee next 5 tes; ch3, k next ch ‘Adjust hook sie ifnevessary ©” sp jin —42 6c and 6 ch ss. ‘Agprox3¥f em diameter Cea Round § Ch2, de209, ch 3, s ic stinnest dc ch3,deitog, ch 3, Cha join wit sl sttoforma rng. _sistin next hsp, ch 3 d3t0g, ‘ign sfe)chs ch, slstin now dh 3, fountsas de and ch sp), Wein ¢*300g15 times ch’ lst in eee << Jee a ret chp; 1 joi with hee frac oftegnningchS—sde i910. 2a (ocuns a dh and ch? sps. s9}—12 de and 24 ch3 eps ‘Round 6 Ch 1, sc aroun post of hie, ch3 *s in next ch sp ch 3; repeat from * around: join with sl stin ist so—24 ct-3 sp. Round 2.Ch3 (counts as ce row ‘and throughout, 2dcin same ch 2s joining, (ch 3, sk nextch-2 sp, 3de inert dc] times: ch, sk rertch2 sproin with sistinad F*Senott ‘hot begining ch3—18 de and Finish Bch ons. Weavein ends. m Work diectons insde brackets as many times indicated dedtog (cc 2 stitches together) [ram over, ee as loop, yam over ard draw trcuch 2 loops on ae snd craw though all 09k. and draw though 2 loops Peeise Sov braghalt i Jan /feb 2009 » crochet todey 11Creare Pea Grochiet hook Nec the yarn A ARLE BD Vision in Forest try this! += MODA DEA Vision, #2945 Sedona ‘= MODA Dea Visioa, 2940 ‘luo toon 90) crachat today «ian /feb 2009 5 skill level: easy finished measurements Approx 17*/Adom x 67°/145.60m gauge Mati 4"/'0am square. Ramomber to chock gauge for best results. Adjust ook size it necessary WRAP note Meke a total of 38 mats, joining them as you work to adjacent motifs with 1 sda jon or2 side join into rows of 13 motif eeth, First Motif hs; join with sso form ng. Round 1 (right side) Ch 6 {ccunts as tr) 3trtrinring, ch 2 (i ving ch 93 snes, jon wth sstin Sicha. beginning ch-6—I6 trtrand 4 comer ch-9 sps. Fasten off. note ‘Make sure right side of each moti is facing when jin- ing motis Motif (with 1 side join) ChE; join with sl st to form a rng. Round 4 (ght side) Ch 6 (counts as tr}, 3 tt in ring, abbreviations used in this pattern hil chant) a stsip stitch hdchaicousle spt spacel) societ (| ttn) seshgecochet fy Work directions shshp Inside brachote ae many mor se nclested, trtr briple treble crochet) Yarn over 4 times, insert hook in spectied stand daw up a loop (loops on hood) ar over and daw through 2ioops on hoot] stines. ch 4, sl st in Sth ch of ch-9 sp on adjacent motif, ch 4, 2 ‘tr in sing on current motif, sk next 2 trir on adjacent motif, sl stin sp between 2rd and 3rd tir of 4 trtr on adjacent moti, 2 trtr in ring on current motif, ch 4, sl st insth cof nest ch sp on adacent mail cht ining on current motil, ch 9] 2 times, join, Festen off. Motif (with 2 side joins) G6; join with sist to form a rng, Round 4 (ight side) Ch 6 (counts as tr), Stn ring, id, sl st in Sth ch of 9 spon aijacent motif, ch 4; 2 ‘rt ring on curent mot, sk ext 2 tron adjacent ati sistin sp between 2 and 3 tr of & tron adjacent moti, 2 ein rng on curent moti, oh 4, ol ot inBthch of next cha sp on adjacent matt, ch 4] 2 tmes; stitch diagram (Be creative occ vena Sea REE ceson Dace SiiorFsicilinio aadaastuctons:41 ing on curtene moti ch 9 join Fasten of. edging Row 1 Withtiht side facing, join with latin any oh sp etound outer edge of ipned mats ch 10, cin rch fem hook ae in each ch across ststin same ch 9 2s joining i. Row 2 Tun: sks st he in back oop of each st acoss Row 3.Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn; hd> in bck loop ef each st across; sf st in fat th sp orn appropiate sp. Row 4 Tun: sksI st hd in beck loop of esc st acoss Repeat Rows @ and 4arcund entivo gorimetor of joined motifs to beginning, warking2 3 and 4in sp betiveen 2nd Sant 4 ineach comerch9 repeats of rows 3 anu 4 in each ind sp, 1 epeat 0 and id nr of each 4 cluster and 5 repeats of <0. Fasten of, leaving a ong tail or sewing, Sew last row of edging to Fee loops of ch en Row 1 finishing Block. f deszed Weevein ends Working a triple treble crochet ho ‘To bogin thi etch, yon over & tines. 2 tnsert hook in pected space and raw up ¢lonp (you ill now Fave 3 ‘ote of 6 locps ote hook. Yarn ove and draw through 2 ops a total of five times In this photo, the triple tr: lo orcha is partly worked 3 Hore, the stitch is completelumberjack hat Whether you're spending the day building a snowman or trekking through city streets, this playful cap will keep you fashionably toasty. By Rexina Riow Conzalce Savage acct Yarn Nec the yarn A A ERNIE GB Fsventialsin Taupe ED Lite toying tip: Think ultra woodsy and try using camouflage- colored yarn instead of brown for the body of this hat. 22. crochet today « jan / fob 2009 e=noD skill level: easy finished sizes ‘Small: Aporox 20"/Stom circumference ‘Large: Approx 22°)56:m circumference gauge Exierir Rounds 1-5= 9°/10em diemeter Adjust hook siz if necessaty to obtain correct gauge. note ‘Body of hats werked f te round as a spral, Front flap, back fap and earfigs cre worked in rows, EXTERIOR HAT BODY (chid size) Starting at crown, with? strands of A, ch 2. ‘ound 1 (ight Ste) Work 8scin Znd cn fom hook—B $c. Place marker in first sc and move upto first sein ‘ach ound to mark boginning of rounds. Round 2 Work 2scin each st around —16 so Round 3 (St i exist, 2c in next st] 8 tines—24 st. Rouna 4S: in next2 sts, 2 sn nox at} tes 22 oe, ‘Round 5 [Soin next3 ss, 2 sin next st]8 tmes—40 se. Round 6 S: in each st around. Round 7[S>innext sis, 2 sein next st]8 tmes—8 se. Round 8 Fepeat Round 6 Round 9{S¢ innext 23 sts, 2 sin ext st]? tines —B0 se Rounds 10-17 Fepaat Round 6, 8 tines more. Do not fasten off FRONT FLAP ‘Row 1 Working infront loops only, sein next 15 ts, leaving rem sts unverked—15 so. Rows 2-5 Ch, turn, sc in each staaoss. Row 6Ch 1 tum: scog seinnert 1 sts, se7tog—13 se. How 7h 1, tum: seZtog, svn next 9 sts, se2teg—11 se ‘Row © Repeat Row 2. Fasien of EXTERIOR HAT BODY (adut ize) Staring at crow, with 2 stands ofA, ch. ‘Rounds 1-8 Work same as Rounds 1-8 of size small abbreviations used in this pattern Hel chaine) sl sich sesngecoshet —togtoaetner remromaining) 1] Wok directions ath inside brackets as many ies times as indicated. $€2tog (sc2 stitches together) inser hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop! 2 times. special abbreviations yarn over anc draw thioush all3 ops on hook | Exterior Hat Body. ‘Round 9: in next 11 sts, 2 sin next stl umes 2 Round 10 Repeat Rotnd 6 Round 11 [Sc mex 12sts, 2scin next 4 imes—85 Rounds 12-19 Repeat Rourd 6,8 times more, Do not ‘asien of FRONT FLAP Row 1 Working in font loops only, st innext 18 sts, ‘eaving rem sts unworked—18 se. ‘Rows 2-6 Ch |, tum: Soin eath st anoss. Row 7 01 Jum; se2tog, sin nent 1 sts se2toy—16 Row 8 0n 1 tun: ston, sinned 12 sts, se2tey—10 ce Row 9 Repeat How? Fasten off. BACK FLAP (both sizes) Row 1 With right side facing and top of hat acing ownward, skip next ston ast ound of xtror Hat Body after lost at woiked on row 1 of Front Flap, work- ing in tort fops ely, join2 strands ofA with lst in rex st ch 1. scinsame tas joining andin nec 22 5) 83 leovng lost sturwerked —35 (26) sc Rows 2-5 (7)Ch 1. tun: sen each st across. Do not faston of RIGHT EARFLAP (both sizes) Row 1 (wrong side) Ch 1, turn; so in frst 8 (10} 56, leav- Ing tem sts unworted—8 (10) se, Rows 2-6 (7) Ch, turn; s¢in each stecoss Be creative your way! » See Resources on page % for helpful info and instructions.lumberjack hat sc2iog—6 (6) se Row 8 (9) Ci 1, tun, sc2iog, se in next 2 id) sts sc2t0g—4(6) sc. Row 9 (10) Ch 1, tun; sin fist 2 {8} sts, ch3},sIstin 21d ch trom hook and in each rem ch across (tie made) se in last 2(3) so—4 (6) so and tie Fasten of LEFT EARFLAP (both sizes) ‘Row 1 With wrong side facng and top of hat faring downward, sk next 1716) sts on last rom of Back Fap afterlast st worked on Row 1 of Right Earflap join 2 ‘Svands of A with si stn nest, ch J, sc insame stas Joning and in nest 7 (9) sis—8 10 sx Rows 2-9 (10) Work same as Rows 2-8 (10) on Fight earlep INTERIOR FUR LINING FRONT FLAP (both szes) Row 1 Fold Erteror Front Flap to gt sido With ight sito facing and top of bat facing downward, working in tack oops only of seme ss es Fow 1 of Exerior Front ap, join € with sl stn fist st behind Exterior Font Flap ch ‘cin same sta pring ad in axa 14 (17) ts —15 (18) se. Rows 2-8 (9) Work same as Rows 2-8(9) of Exerior FrontFlep BACK FLAP (both sizes) Row 1 fold Exterior Beck Flap to right side. With cht side facing and top of hat facing downward, working in back loops onl of seme sis es Fow 1 of Exterior Back Flap, jon 8 with st st in fst st behind Exterior Bark Flan, ch 1. sc same sts joining and in next 32 (35) sts—23 ‘Rows 2-5 (7) Ch 1, tum; sc in each st across. Do not fes- tenoff RIGHT EARFLAP (both sizes) Rows 1-8 (9) With B. work same as Rows 1-8 (9) of Extorior ight Earfop, Row 9 (10) Ch 1, tun: so in each st arross—8(6) sc Fasten off LEFT EARFLAP (both sizes) ‘Row 1 With wrong side facing and top of hat facing downward, sk noxt 17 (16) sts on last row of Interior Back fle ater asst worked on Row 1 oF rerio Fight Eartap, jan B with sl stin ext tc, sin seme stas joining and in next 7 (9) sts—8 (10) sc. Rows 2-9 (10) Wor same as Rows 2-9(10} on Interior Fioht Earflap, joining ‘With ight sie facing ant of hat fecng coward, wre- ing trough both layers of hat exter and lnng, matching 5, in B wit sl stin any stalong bottom edge of hat, ch 1, + in same st sjiring ard in each strcund entire Eottom eg of fans and unwerked sc between faps, joinng ting te enterorof hat jon with stst in frst sc Fasten of. finishing Weave in ends. m (36) se stitch diagrams XXXXXXXXXXXXXM]9 aXXXXXXXXXXX 8fA SOS XKXAXXXXXX PAY HE XXXXXXXXXXXXXX NA XXXXXXX XXX OO oe AO LARRRXAXXXXXXXXIS EA XXXKXXXMXXKXK 4 KXXXXXAXKXXXK KKK X XXX XXX XK XXX X Xl}3 RN XARKRRX XK KKK X, AC ee: XXXXKXXXXKKKXX XI} XXXXXXXXXXXXKKXX XM} FRONT FLAP (SMALL) FRONT FLAP (LARGE) 24 crochet today « jan/ feb 2009stitch diagrams Se ck chat he See : oo re ; ASO ees se | Ea 40 XXXXXX. SSE et IL ARR RS AN SEER eo JA XXXXRX SORE NRT Peay Sees RAK KKe WL SEER HRA AAS SOLE SRR OK RXKKKRX KMS CEREAL N RESO AKXXXXXXXX LAT EE AUER XXXXKAXAY! EEL ESR AU AY FEE EAR FLAP (LARGE) aed Be Coen Colas EERO SH Wo. EXTERIOR H/ ae (SMALL) Soh ae oY he TERIOR HA -9 hae ee SEs SERRE ; SASS ESOC Th SSS VE TRIER YOM s PORE REE OOO 8fA XX TUES ESR. of SR POP AEE ROUT BO Ks Pata eer ph Seat “r SUXKRIARK PEPER ERR ERS Or KKK XIN PE RET ABAAKR Tet PEAR OG See XXXXXKKXI BA ctl a week ye EAR ELAP (SMALL) TEE EASE EXTERIOR HAT RNDS 1-11 (LARGE) jan /fob 2009 + coches todey 25fireside throw Get comfortable with a good book, your favorite chair and this cheerful blanket. Join-as-you-go construction makes stitching it a breeze! By Joyce Noxism Proce cre the yam : LAOREET OEE (@B Super Savor in Real Teal Se TREE EB Peston Theat 26 crochet today « jan/ feb 2009 emo> skill level: easy finished measurements ‘Approx 62°/157.S¢m wide x501/142em high gauge ‘Mouit= 47/11.5:m diameter between sides and S7/125em diameter berween comers. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain corect gauge. notes 1 This eghanis made with many motifs of verying co ors. Ay colors can be used in each mat To du the look of his alghan, make sure yu vay the colors in each motf 30 no two motifs hare the same colors on avery rund 2 To fel diferemiat ight side rom wong side for Joining ott, inser: stich marker or safety pin the right side ofeach motif after working Found 1. MOTIF (make 127) First Motif Wit eny desired solo chs, join withst sto form arirg. Round 1 (ight side) On 3 (counts as de, 11 dc in ring ‘pin with al stn 3rd ch of beginning ch3—12 de. Fasten oft ‘Round 2 With right sie facing, jin next desired color ‘with stin any do, work beginning corre shel in same st 2 pining: sk nest de, comer shell in next de times; sknext de; join with sl tin rd ch of begining corner stell—8 comer shells. Fasten off ‘Round 3 With right side acing, join next desired color With st inch 1 sp of any comer shel; work beginning large comer sellin same spas joining shell in sp between comer shel; lane comer shel in cht sp of text comer shel, shelln sp between comer snes} 5 ‘times; join with ! stn 3d ch of begining large comer sholl—6 large comer shals end shells, Faston off Motifs 2-127 With any desired color ch 5, join with lst to for aring. ‘Rounds 1 and 2 Work same as Rounds 1 and 2.0n first motif abbreviations used in this pattern es chonld stl) stitches) ae double woshot + Fopeet rections a folowing "as many ee tnvecindetel | i UWork directions eae ynside brackets as mary. detelpatith times as indicated. sk skip ) Work directions 56) spacel) inside parentheses into Morsp ndeated. | special abbreviations i ining corner shell 11, 2d) in sic es ere alec 4 ees ae ; tego ae ese large corner shell Work (3 dc, ch 1, 3c} in sie shel Work 3.dc in indicated st or sp. note Seo “Assomby” before working Found 3, Each motif ell have ether one-side, (wo-side or thee-sde joining, Rounel 3 (joining round) With right side facing, join next deste color vit sist in ct-t sp of any comer shel: work begirning large comer stl in same spas joining shal in sp between corr shells [lrge omer shelin cht sp of nent comer stl, sell in sp between ‘sides of curent otf and adjacent noi acing, shellin ht sp of next comer shel on current match, 50 n che 1 59 of lege corner shel on atjacont mot, shell in same ct so on curent tif [sc sp betwen se lage car ‘ef sell and next shell on adacent mati sellin sp ‘between comer shels en current mots inspbetwoen sane shell nd nextlarge come shell on aan moti shell dt spof nex comer shel on curent mot, ch 1, sein sp of sane lage comer shel on atjcert mot, shell in same c-1 p on current moti] 3 times fr tree sie joining. 2 times fortwo-side joining cr 1 time forona~ Side jirng: shel in sp betwoan comer shel join wth st in Sud ch of begining large camer sell Fasten off Be creative your way! © See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions.avnireside (lion note Wherever comers of 2 adjacent motifs have already been joined, wor corer joining ss around poet af so of adjzcant. come jining insteed of in eI sp of large comer shel assembly Aighan is essembled in rounds First, 6 motifs are joined aroun fst mot in center Net, another und af maifs ato joined around these, continuirg fora total of Grounds and 127 mats, Assembled afghan is hexeqon-shaped with 6 sides of 7 motifs on each side. edging With ight ie fecng fin Real Tal or desired enor with stitch diagram EDGING (1 be worked on ‘Sule edge of afgher) AV AID AT. Ss on yy MMA SS xt Ss Ss Se o JOINING. MOTEON “ONE SIDE, & xe 28 cochet today «jan / feb 2009. DAA SV Vey Zea sistin 1p ct any ame come selon eige of atghan: “sk next de, Shdc in next de, sk next de, sl st in sp betws0n lege comer shel and next sel, sknet do, 3 ce next dc, trex desist inp between same ste ant ext rae ene shel, sknert de, 3h in not, sk next e"*;a not apo ame lrg coma hello aor post of son ene jinn, repeat rom arosn ending last repeat at **: join with si stin beginaing si st Fasten off. finishing Weave in ends. a ie AV ATTA SpChallenge your skills and beautify your winter wardrobe with this stunning sweater. When the temperature drops, it’s the perfect extra layer. By Biexa Malo Peet the yarn BD Lyein Coper tin: Inthe Diagonal Texture pattern, the FPexde should form ‘even diagonal lines overthe fabric; take care to lineup your pattern accordingly: > skill level: experienced sizes SIM.L 1K. 2.33) finished chest: 33(37%, 42,447, 49, 594)'704 (85.5, 1065, 113, 1245, 1361on finished length: 20 (22,227, 23, 294, 24/51 168 57,985, 995, 2}em. gauge 44 sts = 47/100m end 16 ows = 7"/18am over Diagonal Texture patiem, Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make e gauge swatch his Row { Dc in xd ch ror Fook (begnning ch counts 2s first de), de in each remch across—14 de Rows 2-16 Begining wit fow Zo paten, wok n Diagonal Texture for 15 more rows. essing gauge swach should meesue approx 4” x T/i0x Yon, Aajst honk sie i necessary 0 obtain ‘correct gauge. PATTERN STITCHES Diagonal Texture (multiple of 2 sts + 2 Row (wrong side} Ch? leounts as fist le here and threughout), tum, don each st aboss. Row 2 (h2, tum, *doZog, FPendc around st below fits leg ef do210g just voxked; repeat from * across 0 los de, din fast de Repeat Rows 1 and 2 fr Diagonal Texure. Cable and Puff (over 15 sts) Row 1 (ight side) Ch 2 (counts as first d> here ard throughout, tum, FPexds around ned ? do, de in next 3 de, sk ext 2 de, FPende around next de; woring behind st jst made, dei Znd skipped oe, working in ror of last post stitch made, FPexdc around fist shipped de, de inoox3de,FFoxde around next? ce, dein ast de. Row 2.0)2 tun, BPexis ound next sts, de inert 26, Pox ound nest de innext ce Pex aro rextst, dein ren Ge, BPexde amund nox 2st, de inias de ‘Be ceative your vay! + Se Resources on page 98 for helpful info end instructions. ee asap ate) | | dedoiblecoctet a stele | hdcha double so yarn over | | coche Seecaiedon | bie eons) bupgae any aee | | rem remeintingd see inert | } eee | fn brackets umber of sk sie ‘emas ndestos, special ebbraviations Puff, insert hack in indicate st yo and ‘ew uo el yo, neorthaokinsame sti yo | enddrayup ab} timen, yo snd daw through 9 Ips en hook ce2iog (couble wocher? sitchestogethen | [Pe nert hook next t yo and daw up elp, | an dow through? Ips anhhoak’ twice, yo td.drow though all 3 ips on hook. | dezteg haf coublecrocher2 stiches togeth: | | | Serr inno ato 1p} once fo and how Breigh ot ies on ‘hock. ey Phe (Front Posthalf couple eroctet} Yo, Inert hock tom flont to back fo front again ‘zound post of incicated sic, yo and daw up Sp yo and draw tough all 3 ps on hook, FPade (Front Pst couble crochet) Yo, insert hook fom font to beck to frent again around [posto indicated stitch, yo and draw up a Ip, [yond caw trough 2 ps on nook! nice. | FPexds (Front Fos extended deuble cochet) Yo, insarthook, rom frantto back enc torent | again, around post oF indicated st, yo and aw Uipalp;ch 1, yo enddrawthough2 boson tock! twice: | BRexde (ack Pos: extended double coche) Yo, insert hook, from back to front ans toback agian, around post of indicated st, yo and craw | alo, andrew through 2/65 on Fock) tice, | ow 3Ch2, un, *Pexds aoundnext 2 ss, dein next 2d sk next de, FPexde around next st: FPexce aroun nextde, de in same de, FPexde again around same de: FPendc around ret tsk next do, dcin nowt 2d FPenic around rext 2 #Pextr, do last dc Row 4h 2, tum, BPoade around next ts, dein neat jan /fob 2008 + cochor today 29layering cardi dh, sknext de, BPexde around next st: BPexde ‘around next st, doin same st; dein net de; de in next st, BPexdc around same st, BPexce around next st, sk next de, din next dc, BFexde around next 2st, dc infast ec ‘Row 5 Ch2 tun, FPexéc around each posts, and dein gach de across ‘Row 6 ChZ, tun, BFexte around next2 sts, dein text de, BPende around next 2 sts, dc in next de Puffin not ce, de in noxt co, BPoxds round next 25s, i in next de, BPexce around next 2 sts, dc inlest dc Row 7h 2, turn, FPexde eround exch post st, and dein each ec end Putt across, Row 8h 2, ten, axée around exch pest at, and in each ce aross Row 9Ch2, tur, FPoxde round next? ts, dein riext do, dein ext st, FPexc eround sae st Ffexde around rex st st next dc dein next d, sk next de. FFexde around rat st Fete areund next st, dein same st de next d,FPaxde around next 2s, de in laste ‘Row 10 Ch 2. turn, BPonic arcund next2 ss, dc in next? odoin nex st, Bed around same same St decrease over next3 sts. as follows: Leen last ‘of each of next 3 sts on hook, wor GPexd around next, dein net co, Beds around next st, yo and draw through al ps on hook; BPexde around nextst. dein same st: dein next 2c. BPee around neat 2sts, din last de Row 11 0n2 tum Frere around nex 2st, de innett 3 ds: sk nox 2s, Pexde around next ss ‘working behind st just made, d>in 2nd skioped st, Fexde around frst skpped st:dein next de, FPextc around next? st de in ast de Fepeat Rows 2-11 for Cable and Put Rib Row 4 right side) Ch2 (counts as frathds here ‘aid throughout, tun, hd in each staccoss. Row 2.Ch1 (counts as first st tun, FPhds around next dc and each hdc across toast hd scinlast hd, Repeat Rows 1 end? for Rib. back Ch8S (67, 75,79, 67, £5) Row 1 Hd= in 3d ch tom hook (beginning ch ‘counts as first hdc), hd in each rem ch acrnss— '58(66, 74, 78,86, 94) hdc. Row 2.0h2, tum, FPd round ech hds across to last hde, deintast de. Row 3 (right sce) Work Faw 2 of Dianoral 30 crochettoday’s jan /feb 2009. Textute—78 9236 38, 42, 46)natem repents Continue in Dagonel Texture until piece measures 11 /38.5cm from beginning: end witha right side row shape raglan Row 1 (wrona site) Tun, ss: over fist £4 66 8,10) sts, ch2 (counts 2s fist stwth base at last slstmade, oof each st across ast 3/3, 5,5, 7,9) sts; leave lst 3.85, 8, 7, 9) sis unorked— 52 (60, 64,68, 7,76) sts Row 2 (decrease row) Ch 2 tum, sk naxt st con- tiny in Diagonal Texture aeross to st ts st rnextt, dein ast et24 23, 90,32, 3,28) pot Temepeats. Row 3 (deeraaro ru) (h 2, tum, d:2t9, centr te in Diagonal Texture across to last 3st, dr2t09, Ae inlast 48 (86,60, 64, 63,72) st, ‘Next 11 (15, 16, 18, 19, 21) Rows Hepeat last 2 ows ul ony 26 (25, 28, Ze, 3, 30)sts rem, Festen off LEFT FRONT Ch 30 (24,38, 40, 44 48), ‘Rows 1 and 2 Workas for Rows 1 ard 2 of back —29 83,97, 29, 43,47) ss, Row 3 (ght side) Work Row 2 of Biagonal Texture over tst 14 (78,22, 26, 28, $2) sts, wore Row 1 of Cable and Puff over last 15 sts ‘Row 4 (wrong side) Continue in Gable and Putt ‘ver firs 15 ts, continue in Diagonal Texture ver rom sts ‘Row 5 Continue in Diagonal Texture over first 14 (18, 22,2428, 2) sts. continue in Cable Ful over fast 15 sis, Fepeat st rus unt piace measures 10725.5em fem begining; end witha wrong side rew. shape side edge Nexet Row (ight sde—ino-eese row) 2h2, tun, dein fist teense made) eaninve in iogoral ‘Texture aver nexi 13 (17, 21, 23, 27, 31) sts, can- tinue in Cable Puff over last 15 sts—30 (34, 40, 44,58) ote Working over the 30(34, 28, 40, 44, 48) sts, contin- tusexanin Cable Pf and Diagonal Tertve patos asesiabished workng dein te additonal a the side edge, unt piece measures 12°/30.5em from beginning: end with 2 wong side raw, ‘Next Row (right side—increase row) h 2, tum, dein firsts (nerease mate, de in next, contin. usin Diegonal Texture over nox 13 17,2. 23 77,31) is, cominue in Cable Pat over last 18 ‘sts—31 (36, 39, 41, 45, 49) sts. ‘Working averthe 31 (35,29, 41,15, 49} sts, contin, ue even in Cable Puff and Ciagonal Texure pat- ‘ems as established, woking dc inte the eddtional sis at the sido edge, until piece measures 14/95 5 ‘om fom beginning: end with a wrony sde ron, shape armhole Tour 1 (ight sie) Tum, ol tin fst 314,65, 8, 10) is, c2 counts a frst st wi pase at st ‘st made) continue in established pattems arose 23 02,94 2,29, 40 ot sizes M (L, 1X, 2X, 3X) only ‘Row 2 (wrong side) Continue in established pat- tems across, Row 3 (right side—decrease cow) Ch 2, tur, sk next st, continue fn estalished pattems acress— 31 (3, 35,37, 38) sts. Rows 4-7 (7, 11, 14, 16) Ropoat last 2 ows 2 (2 4,4,6) nave tines—23 91, a1, 33,3351, all sizes Working over the rem 28129, 31,31, 33, 33), ‘continue even in Cable Puff and Diagonal Texture patterns as established, untl amioks fas same ‘number of rows as back armhole. Fasten off. RIGHT FRONT Ch 30 (24, 38,40, 48,48), ‘Rows 1 and 2 Workas for Rows 1 and 2of back —29 (23, 37, 29, 43,47) sis. ‘Row 3 [right side) Work Rw 1 of Cable and Putt cover first 15 sts, work Row 2 of Diagonal Texture vor last 418, 22, 24,28, 2) at, ‘Row 4 {wrong side} Continue in Diagoral Texture (var em st, continue in Cablo ard Fuff over fact 153t5. ‘Row 5 Continue in Cable and Putt over first 15 ‘ts, continue Diagonal Texture over last 14 (18,22 24, 28,2) sts. Ropest last rome unt pince measures 101/25 5em fram beginning, end wih e wrorg side row, shape side edge Next Row (rat side noteeserow| Cortinue in Gable Putt oe fist 1 ts, cone in Diagonal Texture over neyt 13 (17, 21, 23, 27.31) sts, 2.de in last st (increase made}—30 (34, 38, 40,44, 48) 3 Working over the 30(34, 38. 40, 44. 48) sts, contin. se aon n Cable Put and Diagonal oxo pati 235 established, workng din teat st at ‘the side edge, until piece measures 12°/30.S2m from beginning, ead with 2 wrong side row.‘Noxt Rows light side—ineroaso row) Continuo in Coble Puff over frst 18 sts, cortinve in Diagonal Texture overnext (418 22, 24,28, 32) sts, 2dein last st (noraase madst31 (35, 39, 41, 45,49) sts ‘Working over the 31 (25, 29,41, 45, 4) sts, contin tue even in Gable Pu enc Diegonel Texture pat- temsas estalistes, working dz into the additional sts atthe side edge, until piace maasures 14°/35 5 ‘em ftom beginning: end with a wrang sie row. shape armhole ‘Row 1 (right sie) Continue in established pattems ‘ac0ss to lest 2(0, 5,7, 9) sts leave rem sts unworked—29 (2,34, 96, 38,40) sts sizes M(L, 1X, 2X, 3X) only Row 2 (wong side) Continue in established pat- temsacoss Row 3 {right side—decrease row) Continue in ‘established patterns across 10 last 2 sts, sk next ‘St, dc in last st—31 (33, 35, 37, 39) sts. ows 47 (7, 1, 11,15) Repeat last 21s 2 (2,4, 4,6) more times—29 (31.31, 33, 33} sts. all sizes ‘Working over the tem 29/28, 31, 31,23, 38) sts, continue even in Cable Puff and Diagonal Texture pattems. established, until piocs measures same as back. Festen off SLEEVE (make 2) (Ch 49 (53,57, 59,65, 71) Row 1 Hd: in 3a ch fom hook (beginning ch counts a& fret ho, hdo in oach rom oh aerose— 46 (62, $6, 58,64, 70) hdc 29 22,229, 23,239.20)" 8150 104, 19%, 128, 8H 32. crochettoday » jan / feb 2009 ‘Row 2Ch2, tum, FPée around each hee ecross to fest hd de i last he. ‘Row 3 [right side) Work Row ? of Diagonal Texturo—23 (25, 7, 8,21, 24) patter repoats. shape raglan Row 1 (wrona sie) Turn, i stover first 4(4 6.6, 8,10)sts, ch2 (counts as fist st wit tase at ast sist mete, in each st av0ss 1 last 3 8, 5,5, 7,9) sts leave lest 33,5, 5, 7,9}sts worked — 4205, 46,48 50, 52)sts Row 2 (decreas rw Ch Z, tu, sknext st, on- tirue in DizacnalTeture aos to last 2 sis, sk next st, dein ast st 10, 8,46, 48,60) st Row 3 Continue in Diagonal Texture across. Next 11 (15, 16, 18, 19, 21) Rows Ropeat last 2 ows enti only 26 sts em, Festen of finishing Saw sid Soane Sew sleove seams, Sewraglan ges of lores along back raglan edge ant rent armhole edge, aligning rows and easing to fit. front band Wat cight side faci corner of font edge, Row 1.0h2 (counts as firsthde), working in ends ‘of rows, wrk nds evenly spaced along ‘rontedoe Row 2 C1, turn, Phe arcurd each he across tolasts, hci ast st beginning ci. Fasten of With right side facing, jin yan with sl stn op comer of opposite font edge, repeat Rows 1 and 2. Fasten of join yarn wath st tn lower yoke Wi ons eg fon yan wth tt top 3 a] 2 commer of front bane. Row 10h2, work? tele evenly elorg ede of fontband and in each st of front; working over sis of sete, hd across top of sleeve deveasing 414,2, 2,00 times (by working hdc2teg): hdc in teach stof back: work over sts of sleeve in same manner as fitstsleve, hie n each sto front and ‘work 2 dc evenly along edge of front band—156 (136,145,146, 156, 196) sts Row 2 (Wrong side] Woik Fow 2 of Rib pattarn Row 3 Ch2, tum, [hd in next8 sts, hec2iog 13 (18,14, 14.15, 15) ime, hic in each rem st across 178 123, 132,122, 141, 1A Row 4 Repeat Row 2 Rew 5h2, tun, fds in next 6 sts, heeZiog] 15. (15, 16.16, 17,17) times, hie in each rem st. -ar0ss—108 (108,116, 116, 124,124) sts ‘Row 6 butonhcl ow) Wor Row 2 of Ri pattem tolas 7s ch 4 sknevt 43s, hdc inlast 3st Row 7 Ch2, tum, tdci frst 3 ss, de next 8 chy fhdcin next ts, hde2tog]14(14, 15,15, 16, 16 times, id in each rem s% aross—St (84,101, 101,108, 108 ss. Row 8 Repeat Fow 2 Row 9 Ch2, tum, fide in next 4, de 2tog} 15 (15, 16.16, 18, 18 tines, hdcin each rem st across— 79179, 85,85, 0, 0) ts Rows 10-25 Continue ever ini pattern Row 26 Repeat Row 6. ‘Rows 27-82 Continue even in Rib pater. Fasten off Weave inal ends. at TAIT 8,8,05,000 TON AIG 22 2 2snow day beret Try your hand at crochet Fair Isle with this snazzy beret. With only two colors worked ata time and a third color carried as you go, By KjHay the yam reer @B Washable Wool in Agua 34 crochet today « jan / feb 2009 : intermediate finished measurement Approx 2174/54.Som circumference (et bottom band) gauge Fowids 1-7=4°/10em diemeter Adjust hook size i ‘necessary to obtain corect cauge. notes 1 The berets worked in @ continous spiral: do not join and é0 not tum at the ends of rounds, 2 Two colors at os ae used in each round, Nen- ‘working color is card on top of stson provius roure and worked over until needed again. When nonworking color isnot needed agein fr several mere rounds, fas- ‘en off to reduc the amount of tangling. -3To change calor, work the last stitch ofthe old color Until 2 foops remein on hook (or 3 lacps remain on hook for scZtog); yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to compete the stitch BERET With A, mate an adustabie rng. Round 1 Work 8 soin ring —B se Do rot join. Round 2 Wort 2scineach staround—16 s. Round 3 "With A, 2st in next st, changing o B in lastst: with, seinnextst, changing to A; repeat ftom * around 24 se. Round 4 *Wih A. sc innext 2sts, changing toB in lestst: with B, 2:5 in next st, changing to Ain last st Fepeat from ~ eround, changing to in last stot ast repeat —32 so. Fasten off B. ‘Round 5 “Wit 6, cn rext Zsts, changing to A in lestst: with A 2 sc in next st. so in next st, changin to Cin ast st: ropoat fom * around 40 so. Round 6 "With C, scin next 2sts, chandinatoA in lastst; with A, 2 se in next st, so in next 2 sts, changing tw C inlast st; tepeat from * around, stinging te B in leststof last repeat —48 se. Fasten off A Round 7 “With 8, scin next 2 sts, canging t0C in lestst: with. 2 sc innext st se in next sts charging to Bin last st; repeat from * arcund—S8 se © ch chant t's surprisingly manageable to stitch! ene ‘i een ae ae ao s aC Reersias Mec ony aes AE se =leop, yarn over oe joopson Took) twice, hook) twice, yam ov eS ‘through all 3 opson “Fock. seve reverse se] Working fom left wright, “insert hook {to right of lst st yarn 2 oop, yain ever end chew through both loop: on hook eetocreste tgs ene “ing a 4"/10cm yam tail Rernove rn ‘ge ad insert crechet hook through center of fp. am ove arc crap aloao, ch Work first round of stitches in rings. At end of fist Pica spe eval ee nace) ‘Round 8 “With B, sti next2 sts, ctanging to € in last st: with C, 2st in next st. scin next 4 sts, changing t0B in ast st repeat from * around, changing to Ain lastst of last repeat—64 se. Fasten off C Round 9 “With A, s= inmnoxtst, 2 sein noxt et, cheng jing to Bin fast st; with 8, sc next 2 sts, changing 10 inlast st; with A, son next 2s, changing toB in last st withB, scin next 2 sis, changing to Ain ast st; repeat from * around—72 sc. Round 10 *With A, sin next 3st, changing to Bin last st withB, son next 2sts, ranging to in lost st with A, 2 sn rex, soin next st, charging 10 8 in last st with B. sc in next 2ts. changing to in ast st repeat from * around, changirg to Cin last st of fast ‘Be creative your way! # See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions.snow day here’ tip: Keep track of rounds by inserting a stitch marker in the first stitch of round 1 and moving the marker up to the first stitch ineach round every time you begin a newround. chet sony +n / fob 2008 ‘epeet—00 x, fasen of B Round 11 “Wr €. sin ext3 as, changing to Ain‘ast St uth A, sein ner a 2 e inmost, changing toC n Fest st with, sin next sts, changing to Ain ast st with A, sein next Zsts, changing to Cin fasts repeat from * around —B8 sc Round 12 “Wits €, sn next3 st, changing to Ain lost St with A, scin nest 3sts, ranging 1 Cin ast st wit st innext 3, changing tom lasts with A, sin next St 2scin nem s, changing 0 Cin last st; repeat from * around, changing to Bin ast st of lot repeat 8 Fasten aff Round 13 “With 8 < + Soe O85 CI Sey a SS ees OS aS 3S a SSS ao A ae e OX = oe eo a LS TS SS HART Ki PETA OARS SoS: se EE eS an EA Sana =Paitern repeat ELLOS A jan /feb 2009 » crochet today 37fuzzy boot slippers Kick back in style with these cute and cozy footwarmers. Fluffy yarn creates a shearling- Cora route ce the yarn eA tec AER RCo GD Super over in cafe @ Uperpyinrg 38 crochet today « jan / feb 2008 @=cD skill level: easy sizes XSIS,M,U) finished measurements ‘sole length 9 (9% 10, 10/7/23 (24,265, 205}6m to fit Women's shoe sie 3-51 (6-74, B-B, $10), note Length of lower section of boot wil be slightly smaller than sipper soe. The boot wil stretch gently to fit sole gauge ‘TRsts ard 10 rows = a'/10em ever single crochet worked with 2 stiands of A held together andlarger hook, Remember to check gauge for best resuts! how to make a gauge swatch Wit end anger hook. ch 18. Row 1 Se in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across 1250 Row 2 Ch 1, turn, working in back Ips only, sc in eech se ae. Row 3 Ch 1. turn, working in front ips only. se in each te aces. Rows 4-10 Repeat last 2 rows 3 more times, then Tepeat Row 2 once more. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx ¢ x 1/10: em, Adust hock sit f necessary to obtain correct gauge. UPPER (make 2) note Upper is werked trom the top down, Work in con- tinuous rounds: do not oin and do not tum atthe erd of rounds. Place ¢ marker to indicate the beginning of the round and move the merker yp es each round is com pleted With 2 strands ofA held togethar and larger hoot, ch 26 (36,40, 40} tating care nct to twist chain, cure toun- dation ch so that irs se of Round 1 is worked in frst. ch (forming a largo ring ‘Round 4 Working in back Ips only se inezch ch ike cuff, while a lined sole adds real comfort and warmth. By Reaina Rioux Gonzalez | abbreviations used | in this pattern (ch chain’ ‘st(3) stitches) | bedehalf double ero [] Work diection in et brackets umber of eee Ue ee Se ee sesnge coche papenies slst ip sitch spoctal abbroviations sc2tog single cocher Zstiches togettie?) Ilesert hock ey rext st, yar over and craw uo 3 Ip] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 Ips ‘on hook, ‘around —36 (36, 40, 40) 2. ‘Rounds 2-13 Working in back Is only, st in each st ‘aroun shape instep Round 14 Working in back ips ony, scin next 8(8, 10, 10}se, Zscinnext sc, scin next 7(7,8,8)sc,2sc n next 2s. st in next 7 (7, 8,8) se, 2s in next se. scin |ast 9(9, 10, 10) se—40 (0, 44,48) s, Round 15 Working in bark ps only, sein each se around. Round 16 Working in backs ony sc in next 9(9, 10, 10)se, 2sc in nest sc, 0 n next 9(9, 10, 10) s0, 2 eo in next 2st in next 9,10, 10) se, 2scinnext sc, sein fast 9(8, 10,10) so—49 (44, 48,48) so. sizes $ (M, U) only Round 17 Working in back Ips only, se in each sc around, sizes $ (L) only Round 18 Working in back ips only, scin nest $10) 56,2 sc inet sin next 11 (12), 2 sin next se, scin net 11 (12}se,2sein net, en fst 9(10) se 43 62) se shape toe note iNark now proses in rows Place a marke in last sc made (fr center beck of boot) Be creative your wey! » See Resources on page 98 for halphl info and instructionsRow 1 Woiting in back ips only sc in next 21 (23, 23, 25) ‘8%, Ze innext2 so, s¢ in next 11 st eane rem sts ‘unworled—36 38, %8, 40) se Row 2 Ch 1, tum, workngin ent ips only so2on, sn ext 10 se, 2scin noc 2 se, sin nxt 11 se leave rom sis unworkee—26 se Row 3h 1 tun, working inbark ps oni, sto, sn tort 10 se 230m next 2s, sn next 8s; leave rem sts Unworked —23 se Row 4 Ch 1 tum, working in frentlps oly, se2tog, sen ext 7 8,2 sin next Zo, sc inne & se; leave rem sts tiworked—20 se Row 8 Ch 1 urn, workingin back ps oy, Seog, in ‘next 7 so, 2s in next2s, son nest 7st; leave em sts unworkod—19 so Row 6 Ch 1, tun, working infront ps only, sdtog, ein ‘ext 6 6,2 in nox 2s, sein not 7c; lave rom sts worked 18 se. sizes M (U) only Row 7 Ch tu, working in bck ps oly, 0g, sin next 6 sc, 2 sc in next Z sc, sc in next 6 sc; leave rem sts unwokad—17 5. Fasten all sizes Fasten off rote The botom border i workedtin sts ofthe fast ewof te ‘Shaping and all untoried sts of previous ound and rows Row 7 (7,8, 8) (totiom border) With larger nook and 2 strands ofA held together. join yam with sl st in marked st at center back (heel of boot; s in next 10 (12, 12, 14) (sz, hdc) in next so, sin next 3s, (0, hos) n next se, se innextse, (sc, hdc] in next so, scin nent 18 se co, se). next sc, sc in next se, hee, son next s, se in next 3c, (hic, st) in nextsc, sin next 911, 11,19) sz; join wth} stin fists. Fasten off stitch diagrams --ARESEORAR SSA AREER SR KKESRR KARE REDUCED SAMPLE OF PATTERN IN ROWS 40 crochet today « jan /feb 2009 CUFF (make 2) With ares hook anda single strand of 8. ch 36 (26,40, 4); taking car nt to twist choir, cane foundation ch 30 that first se of Found willbe worked in fist oh (ormirg large cra) ‘Round 1 Se ingach charount; donot jon and do not ‘in, workin continuous rounds. ‘Rounds 2-6 S: in gech sc around, Do not fasten of join cuff to boot With ight sides facing you, lace cuff arcund outside of {0 edge of toot Align tp acge of boot and ton eige of cuff; working through both thicknesses, sein each 9c around om with si stin first se, Fasten ot ishing ‘Prepare sole With a single strand of pearl cotton and ‘mboidery nooo, bogining at eerter back hel of todo soe back sth around soe using premade fale Ensure that ther is a stich runing over each space between ole, Fasten of Repeat around ren sole join upper to sole Pin toot upper to suede soa, aligning center back of sola vith center back of boot Round 1 With steal crochet took, join a single stand of pear! cotton with sist in any st of sole bores inserting hheokin back ips of sts along bottom berder cf boot and ineo pearl sotton sts of sole border sc aroun¢ to secure beot upper to sole. Fasten of ‘Round 2 With larger hook and holcing 2 strands of A ‘oyethor join yarn with ec infront Ip of any st of bottom botdet, working in front ips only, sc In each se of bottom border join with sl stin firs se. Fasten off, Repeat process to jin uppar af rom beot to sole, Weave in all ends, m POMKDOIK WS IPSRQH POrMIK DOK DP< > in next 2 (2, 3, 3) Inc continue in Woodsy Pate acassFesen of. shape second shoulder Row 76 (76, 84, 84) Sk next 36 (38, 42, 42) ts fllowirg first shoulder, jon A with st in nt st, en 2, contin in Woody Pattern across to lest 8 (7,7, 8|héc, sci next 4 hie, sl st in next de—15 (18, 19,22) hc. Row 77 (77, 85, 85) Tum, skfirst ds, s|stin next 4 se, lstin nest 3(8, 4,4) hds, sein next2 8, 3, 4) fc, contini =e tne neein Woadsy Pattam arross—10(12, 12,14) hie Row 78 (78, 85, 86) Work in Woods Petter aatess to fast 516.6, 7) hdc se innext 2(8. 33) hide, st in next hdo—6 6,6, 7) nde. Faston of RIGHT FRONT Row 46 (46, 5, 50) (rong side) Sk next 29 Unworted sts following bac, jin wit lst in naxtst,sc.in next he, continue in Woodsy Patter arross~49 (17,51, 58) ts. Row 47 (47, 61, 51) Conte in Woods Pattom across to last 2 fo, sein noc hd, sist in lest de—41 (45,49, 59) sts ovr 48 (48, 52, 52) itn, sfrst sis © stin ‘ext sc, stn net fl, sc in next hd, continue in Wootsy Patter arross—9 (43, 47,51) ts, Row 49 (49, 62, 53)-65 (86, 74,74) Continue fren in Wootsy Paton. Fasten of shape neck ‘Row 67 (67, 75, 75) Tuin, sk first 13(19, 19, 16) sts, jn ts stin nest, soi nex he, or ‘tinue in Woodsy Pattern across—25 (29, 30, 34) hdc. ‘Row 63 (68, 76,76) Continue in Woody Pattemacoss to lest ic, scin next hd, sistin last hdo—23 (27, 28, 32) hd. ‘Row 69 (69, 77, 77) Tun, sk first sl st, s) stim. next sc, sI st in next hd, sc in next hde, continue in Woodey Pett acrase 21 (25, 25,30) hd Rows 70 (70, 78, 78)-75 (75, 83, 83) Coniinve ‘even in Wootsy Pattem across (leaving sl sts and ‘se unworked). , i { | l l t REDUCED SAMPLE Of CUR ora) anche ona! i ! i t ppp JK th Jp pp) ppp 1 4-4 shape shoulder Row76 (75, 84, 8 Tur, sin noxt2(3, 9 4} Sein 4 i, conte in Wootsy Paton orernext 15(18, 13, 22) sts; leave rem sis umwored. Row 71 (77, 85, 85) Continue in Wootsy Pattern across toast 5(6, 7,8) hd, sc in next 2 (3.3.4) hde. 3 stin next hdc leave rem sts ‘unwvorked —10(12, 12, 14) ho Row 78 (78, 86, 88) Tun, sk frst sl st. sl stin noct 2(2, 34] c, sist in next 3(3 3,4) hie, sc in next 2(3, 3,3 rc, continue in Waodsy Pattern acioss—5 (6,6, 1) do. Fasten off. finishing blocking {ay vestona flat surface such es «blocking board ortowels Pinto schematic measuenents. spay ‘with water and allow to dry before continuing. seam shoulders ‘With right sides of back and fronts facing, jin A with et in eégo of choulor, working through both thicknesses Ist across tu seam stoulder Fasten off Repeat anos other shoulder. pocket edging Wit 8, wok surface si statoss tp of abi at ‘edge of pockets. collar and body ribbing Wht side facing, in A wih ttn bogie ning of neck edge, ch 15, Row 1 Soin Zndoh fem hosk and nach om oh acs, tiinneck edge be iat jis stitch diagram : I L L t IKK pp pp SS == = ppp te = s WOODSY PATTERN Jp} pp ® fibbina to neck and and st st counts as a turing thse Row 2 lurn, sk both! sts: working in beck loops only, sin each across Row 3 0h tum, working inback loops ony, so in cach st atross sl stn neck edge twice. Fepeat lest 2 rows around neck ede. Fasten of Repeat around lower edge of body. armhole ribbing With right side facing, join A with st st in edge of anole at underarm, ch 6. Repeat directions for Collar nbting, Whip site eiges of ribbing together. apply zipper Pin zipper to front edges, with sewing needle and tvead bak sth ppt in place construct pockets Press long edges of pocket fabric down 3/6"/1em_ ‘twice to form hems. Sew hems in place with run: tring stitch. Fold pocket fabric in half width-wise. Press one top side of ‘abric down 1 1/4"/Sem and LUckran edge unde Press otter psde of febis down 3/8"/itm twice. Sew both top hems with run: ting stteh Sow peeket pga bot top edges of pocket febric th unsing sith. Sew pocket fabio ‘side edges together with back stitch. Repeat this frocss to constuct rem tw packets Pace poets insdo ves nd pnin place. Sew pocket zippers to ‘est pocket opening wih bakstich, Wripstch lower edge of pockets to inside of vest. Weoveinellerdsm T\s il T\s i STITCHscorking into the frontmost bar of half louble crochet 41The frontmost bar of ahs isthe bar that i formed by the yam over and wraps around the idle ofthe hdc stitch. Whar working the stitch, ths baris most visble on the backof the stitch, Remember that since the werk is tumed after everyrow, the beckof the stitches from th previous row ae facing you as you work; therefore, this bar apoears tobe onthe fentof the fe stiches from the row below 2 Yam over arid inset hook into the frontmost bar. Yam over and puil w @ loop. 2 Yam over and pull through al three loops on hook to complete the hdc. working into the back loop only 4To wotk ito the back loop only ofa, yan eve and insert your hook nt the back nop ofthe So lors ented that form the “V" shape a the ton ofthe itch, Yam over and pul up @ loop. 15 Yam over and pull hiough all tree loops on hook te complete the hee. 2H oh wey AN SK." THT 8 88 Got __ aH 91,1090" RlGHT HOM 77,88. 88)" ‘uppK#G0D¥| awe ae sO)9r s ovensco i Ti jan/feb 2000 + crochottoday 45log cabin throw A classic quilt style gets a crochet makeover in this cozy afghan. Experiment with color combinations for a look that coordinates with your décor. py éasanne Foxestal Pomc) the yarn EB Sofi Yorn in Leaf tip: Finish first! Weave inthe ends on each square as soon as ‘you complete it to minimize ‘finishing dread” at the end, 46 crochet today » jan / feb 2009 => skill level: intermediate finished measurements ‘Approx b1"/129.50m wide x61"/1552m long gauge 13sts and 14 rows = 4°/10cm over single crochet ore square = 177/30.5cm wide by 113°/290m high ememter to check gauge tor best results! how to make a gauge swatch oh14, Rowt S: in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining.ch across—13 sc, Rows 2-24 Ch, tu, sin each st ass. Aesling gabe sur should nase apo 10x ‘em Adjust haok ste necessary to obtain caret gage. notes 4 Afghan conssts of 20 idertiesl squares, altematsly laced riaht side up and unside down to achieve overall pattem, 2.Each row of each square is worked in single crochet. The etloris changed actos the row, as indicated in the ‘olor chart, to create the color pattem, ‘3 When working with multiple cob sections across 2 ‘aw, rake bobbins (sal separate balls of yer or ach color section, end jon them 2s needed. 4 To change clot work lst stitch of old color to lest atm over, yarn over with news color and draw through all loops on haok to compete sitch Drop old color to ‘wrong side of work tobe pioked up again on nent tov. Froceed with ne clot SQUARE (inake 20) ‘With, oh ‘Woik Chert as follows Row 4 (ight side) Sn Znd ch fom hook and in each ‘emairing ch aeoss; change to Ci last st 40 sc, abbreviations used in this pattern” en chain ‘sesingle crochet tevscreveresingle slst: cones sts) stitches Row 2 iti Gi, un sein fst se ehangeto A, se innext 38s change to Bs inlets, Row 3 With B, ch 4,{un, sein it? change to A ‘Sc inent 36 sc; Clange tc seinlast 2st. Rows 4-40 Continve woking ll ows in single c= ‘het ranging colors as shown in coiorchart. ‘At the end of Fow 40, fasten off and weave inal ends fishing Wit cg sides facing, range squares five ows of fours squares each a5 shown inassembiy ciara, ‘With matching color yam, whipstitch squares together, border in € with st st in upper corner. ‘Round 1Ch 1, 3scin same stas nin comer made, sc in gach stacross top edge tolast et, 3 $2 inlet st cor net made), working in ends of rows along side of ‘aighan, work 35 se evenly spaced along sice of each ‘square to lawer cornet; working along opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sin fist st comer made).se in each Sito last st, 3° in lest st ccrner made), working in tends of roms along opposite side of afghan, work 35 s> everiy spaced slong side of each square to top carrer, join wih st ti fst se Round 20h, tun, scin ath se around, working 3 se incenter so of each commer 3-5¢ arcup (corner made join with sl st in first so. ‘Rounds 3-5 fiepeat ound 2 three more times, ‘Round 6 Ch 1, donot tu, re sc n each se around; jon with st in fist sc. Fasten off Weavein allenis. m Be creative yourway!« Ses Resotrees on pase 98 forhebshil tafe anclinstuctione,log cabin thiow 39 37 35 33 31 29 a7 25 23 a1 19 17 15 13 1 Reading the chart: 1. Each square on chart represents one single crochet stich, 2, Work cath single rochtin color dca 3. Read odd-numbered roms from right jolft Odd-numbered sows are right side rows, 4. Read even-numbered rows from left 0 ght: Even-qunbered rows are wrong side rows. CHART KEY #9520 Seaioam (A) 44801 Off White (B) #4604 Navy (C) #4608 Wine (0) 1522 Leal (E) 1114 Honey (F) 9518 Teal (G) 1882 Teast (H) = #9275 Paprika () soa4 i)” TE ees 15 10 a 20, CHART tip: Go long! If you leave long tails on the last row, you ean use them to sew the squares together ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM chet today « jan /teb 2009about bobbins Bobbins make it easier to crochet with more than one color at a time. Here’s how. ‘Bobbins ar litte spook ke gafgets thet snall manages is fay ful but rat yam and though Here, the wiona sie is shown with maltite obbins in uso. The bicbinsallow you to urwind yam as you need it Kseping tho working er sbe longth thtssnowdrift sweater Stay cozy on cold days with this fashion-forward, creatively constructed pullover. By Mari Lynn Patrick Crit ===5 skill level: intermediate sizes ‘S(M,L 1K, 2X) finished measurements chest 36 (38, 41, 43/4, 46) /91.5 (98, 104, 1105, 17m length 26 (26, 264,27, 27/60 (66, 67.5, 63.5, {68 5m, excluding tutlenerk gauge 128s (pattern repeat '81/12.5em over Ripple Pattern 1, Remember to check gauge for best results! he yarn ey EB) Designer Sport in Tera Cota how to make a gauge swatch Ch 15. Row 1 Dein 4thch ftom hook, dc in next3.ch, [de2tnal twice, dein next 3ch,2de in last ch—1 "vip. ple.” ‘Rows 2-8 Work Fow 2 of Ripple Pattern 7. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 3.x 51/7.8 x 120m, Adjust hook size if necessary to cbtain corest gauge. notes 1 Sweaters worked in mulipi directions using two different ripple pater repeats 2 Refer to assembly diagram for arrangement of pieces. PATTERN STITCHES Ripple Pattern 4 (multiple 012) Row 1 Dein thot frombeok dein next ch, {dePteg] Lwiee, de in next3 ch, *2deinnext? ch, dc in next 3 sh, lde2og] twice, cc next 3 ch; repeat trom * to last ch. 2 dein last ch, Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as fist deere and txougtout, ‘urn, woskirg n back Ips only, cc i rst st dc in next 3 sts, [2109] twice, do in next 3s, °2 dc in naxt2 sts, de in nest 3 sts, (c2t0g] tice, dein next 3st; repaet from * across to last st, 2 dn last stp of turning ch Repeat last row for Ripple Pattern 1. ‘Ripple Pattern 2 multiole ct 16 sts) 50. crochet todoy « jan / fel 2009 ow 1 De in th ch fem hook, den nex ch, [dc2t09] twice, deinnert 5 ch, *2 dein next 2ch, dein next 5 4h, [do2to] twice, de in next 5 ch; repect fom * toast th, 2 dein est ch. Row 2 0) 3 (cointsasfirst de ore and throughout, ‘um, working in beck los only, dein it st, dein neat § ‘5, [dc2tog] twice, do in next sts, “2 de in nextZ sts, dein next 5 ss, 2200] twice, dc in nex Sst; repeat fiom * across to last st, 2 dein last st(top of turing ch). Fepeat last (ow for Fipple Patter 2. CIRCULAR BAND oz. Row 1 [Fipple atten 1) Dein th ch from hook, de in ‘axt 9 ch, [de2to] twice, oo in next 3c, 2 dn next 2 hdc in next $c, [éx2i0g] twice, dein next ch, 2 de inlast ch—2 “rinces.” Rovrs 2-56 (62, 00, 70, 74) Work Row ZofRigple Pattern 1 ‘seam: Hold short edges tegether, working through both thicknesses, st st eoross to fom the circular bend. Do not fasten of. trim, ‘Round 1 Working in ends of rows around top ede of circular band, [wort 2 sein end of next row, 3 sin end Be creative your way! © See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions.iy a i . he ae es J ia « ve Av 4 He 7 5 " “_. - 5 \ oysnowdrift Be sure to refer to the schematic at right before beginning work on this sweater. Tewwill help tremen- dously:to clarify the unique construction used in this design. 52 crochet today » jan / ten 2009 Of next row, 2 sin end of next row 19 (20, 72, 23, 24) times, 2 sein ends) of last (2,0, 1,2) rows; join with sb tin fist sc—135 144, 154, 163, 172} se. Round 2 Ch, sein nent o, ch 2, *sk next? sc, sin next ‘Si, Ch2, repeat fom *tolasi 212, 3,3, 3) se, sc lest2 (2.33, 3) so, jon with si stin first so—45 (4,51, 64,57) che? sps Round 8Ch3 (counts s =, ch), [sc in next ch2 sp, ch 2) 44 (47, 50, 53, 58) imes; join with sl stin first ch of beginning ch. Round 4Ch9,2 de in frstch2 sp, de in each remch-2 ‘5p around: join wih s stn top of beginning ch—135(144, 183, 162, 171), consisting of 45 (48,51. 4 57) 3-do groups. ‘Round 5 Ch3, “st innext sp between next two 30 ‘roups. ch: repeat from * around: jinwith s! stn fist ch of begining ch—J (48, 51,54, §7)ch-2 sps, Fasten off. SLEEVE SECTION panel (make 2— 1 for front and 1 for bac) note Panel is a shaped pisce. The slendor sass piocoe form the lower halves ofthe sleeves, Te wider canter section foms portion othe front or back. The shape ‘is worked from sie to side, beginning at oneerd of the ‘ross pice, increasing to form tha cantor sation, thon decreasing again to work the olher end ofthe css piece. Beginning at sleeve edge, ch 15. ‘Row 1 (fippe Fatiem 1) Dein 4 ch fom hoot, oc in next 3 ch, {dePtoa] wice, de in next 3 ch, 2 de in fast ch— 1 ripple." Rows 2-11 (12, 11, 12, 11) $h3 (counts as frstdchere and throughout, tum, working in back los ony, cin fist st de in next3 ss, (de2tog twice de innext 3 sts, 2 dein last st {top of tuming ch Row 12 (13, 12, 13, 12) (wrong side) Ch 16, doin th ch ram hook, din nert 3 cb, {4e2tog] tvce, de in next 2c, 2 dein lost ch; working in backs only, 2 dc in net st, cc in-next 3 sts, (dc2t0g) wise, deinnext 3 sis, 2 doin last st (top of tuming ct}—2 “ripples.” Rows 13 (14, 13, 14, 19}-40 (49, 44, 47, 48) Work Flow 2 of Fipple Pater 1 ‘nate Wider section (2rigples wide) of parol 2, should ‘measure seme length as 1/2 length of panel 1. Row 41 (44, 45, 48, 49) (right side) Ch (counts as first de hor and throughout, tur, working in bask bs only, én firsts, oc in next sts, [dcZtog] woe, de in net 3 sis, 2 de ‘nnext st leave rem sts unworked—1 “pple.” Rows 42 (A5, $6, 49, 60)-51 (55, 56, 59, 50) C9 (counts ¢s fist de here ard throughout), tun, working in back ips only, dein firs st, dom next sts, ldo20og| twice, dein next 3sts, 2c in last st (top of tuning ch. Fasten of With yam readle,sew two panels togethes along two shaped edges (for underanms), as indicated on assembly diagram, to form the sleeve secion, trim in yam with sl stn seam of lower ede of sleeve section ‘Rouna 1 Work Round 1 of panel trim—135 (148,154, 163, 172) Place sleeve section cbove circular bard aligning trim, and placing seam of circular band aigred with one under~ ‘am seem of slezve section Round 2 (oi trims) Ch 1, sen next ss, ch 1, sin core- sponding csp of crewar band, ch 7, °sk next 2s, scin nextso, ch 1, sein soresponding ch? sp of circular band, ch 1; epeat fon * to ast 202, 3,2, 3)so, sklast 22 3,3, 9)sc; jin with st st in fist so. Fasten of BACK SHOULDER SECTION note The front and bork shoulder sections are completed by _ working rom fop edge ofthe sleeve section upto shoulders. trim With right side facing, join yarn with sts in top comer of sleeve section Row 4 (right side) Ch 1, working in ends of rows, work 127 (182, 142, 157, 197] sc evenly spaced across tp edge. ‘Row 2Ch 1, tum, scin frst sc, “ch, sk noxt 2s0, sein ext 3; repeat fiom * acioss—42 (47, 47,92, 52) ch-2 ps, Row 3Ch3, um, 3 dein each ch-2 spacioss, dc in last ‘5042/47, 47, 52,52) 3-de grouge ond 1 de at each end. Row 4Ch 1, tum, acin fist st ch 2, “sc in noxt sp between 3d groups, sh2:reppat from * across se in last st—42 47, 47, 52,52) ch-2 ps, Row 5Ch1, tum, | (2,22 2)scin first se, work 3 sc in cach ch-2 sp aeross, 1(1, 1,2, 2} in last e128 (144, 144, 100, 100) sc upper sleeve Rows 6-13 (13, 14, 15,15) Werk Row 2of file Patten 2—8 (9, 9, 10, 10) “ripples. shape shoulder note Tre shoes are worked in dovble crochet worked in the back ips only, not in a ripple pattem. Row 1Ch1, tum, sl st across 9 (13, 13, 17, 17) sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 9 (13, 13, 17, 17) sts; leave rem ‘sts unworked—110(118, 118, 126, 126] de. Row 2 Cit, un, si auross 8 sis, ch 3, doin each st across to lest 3 sts; leave rem sts unworked—S¢ (102, 102. 110, 110) sts. Rows $-6(h tun, sl st cooss 8 8, 10,10 5, eh3, dein each st cross to last 8 (9, 9, 10, 10) sts; leave rem stsurwirked 20st Fasten of. FRONT SHOULDER SECTION \Work as for back shoulder section to shoulder shapingshape neck and shoulder Laceta center 20's and place a stitch marker on either side ofthese 20 center sts first shoulder and neck edge Row 10h 1,tun, sl st across (13, 13,17, 17) sts, 613 (counts as dc, dein each st acruss 02 sts before frst marker, doZtog—H (48, 48,52, 52) sts. Row 2 Ch 3, tum, de2teg, de in each st eoress to lastto last B(9, 9,10, 10) ss; leave rem sts inworked 35 (38 33, 41,41) sts Row 3 Ch 1, tus, sl st acioss 8(9, 9, 1, 10) is, ch 3, de in each st across to last 2 sts, detog— 2 (08,28, 30, 20) sts. ‘Rows 4 and § fepeat Rows and 3—8 sis, Fasten of second shoulder and neck edge Row 1 Join yam with sl st in first st following second marl, ch3,dedtog, de n each st arass 10 est 9(13, 13,17, 17) st leave remsts unworked—44 (48, 48, 52, 52} sts. Row 2.01 tum, sl st across 0(0,9, 10,10] as, (013, db in each stacoss toast 2 sts, dc2t0g— 35 (38, 38, 41, 41) sts. Row 3 013, turn, deZiog, din eash st eross to last to last 8 (9. 9, 10, 10) sts; leave rem sts nworked—76 (28. 28, 30. 30) sis. Numbers indicate order in which sweater is worked. Rowrs 4 and 5 Repeat fons? and 3—8 sb. Fasten of. finishing join shoulders (top edge] With wrong side fac- ing, join yarn with st st in top comer (sleeve edge), \wottng trough bath thisknesses, lst cross ta ‘neck edge to join shoulders. Repeat along other shoulder edge sleeve trim ‘With ight side facing jin ya with sin sleeve ‘edge seam. ‘Round 1 Work 74 (74, 78, 82, 82} sc evenly spaced around sles eg, cin wih sin ists. Founds 2 and 3h 1, working in barlps ony, st in each sc around: jon with sl stin fists Fasten off. lower edge trim ‘Wh ight side faxing, jon yam with 3 stin seam at lower edge of sweater. ‘Round 4 Ch 1, working in ends of rows around lower edge, wrk 2s in end of wach row around; join with lst in fist. ‘Round 2Ch 1, working in backips only, *2:2t0g, so in next3 se; repeat trom * arcund, working sc in rem sts to finish round: jin with st stn first st. 208 om > eee ‘6 Work ureneck sp strchshort ges together and tm lover edge, Sipsitontoneck. ‘4. Work along top edge of font see sete Then work Fore Pa Fon: Shouldersecion {ction upto ack shouler: Sip seh shoulders ache 2. Workin alangtopaegeof tek dlomatactn Then wok acksecion up toshoulders timacound lower edge and Jain acral ba wee alga wpe skeve Hentebepn bvasesecos sts 507 w y woe in asunder tan ndmeand waco! stevescion Oe | i pene Stomlewe sein Yo ee | be —————————— “Werks band Jos shore gest sp withslip stiches {ofemband, Work trm around topoftend. 4} 36,08) 41 48%.46) ‘5. Work wim around loveredoe (49 and soot ede (i). yy y 5 ATES i T lh Way LORS ‘Rounds 9-7 Ch 1, working inbackps only, scin ech st around. Fasten of neck trim With ght sie acing cin am with se inneck ‘edge at a shoulder seam. Round 1 Work 0 se venlyeparod around nock Fasten off, turtleneck 7 ‘Row 1 (Fipple Patter 1) Dz in 4th ch from hook, de in next 3 ch, ide2tog] twine, de in next 3.ch, 2 de innext2 ch, de nae 3ch, (20g wie, cin naxt3 ch, 2 de in lastch—2 “ripples.” ‘Rows 2-40 Work Raw 2 f file Patem 1 seam: Hold short edges together, working through both thicknesses, 9 acox5 form @ tube. Do rot fasten of trim: Working in ond of ros lor eo, werk Ds evenly spaced around edge, jin wih sl stin first sc. Do not fasien off. join turtieneck to necks: With wrong sds fe ing and working trough both thiskrasss (ot neck ‘vim and turtleneck trim) s! st around to join turtle- tek to neck Fasten off Weave inallends. stitch diagrams WUTTARAY SERS [APPLE PATTERN | Sn ot A as jan /feb 2009 + crochet today 52wintry cowl Wear this convertible piece around the neck as a chunky collar or pulled up over the head like a hood—either way, it keeps you wonderfully warm in style. By Joyce Nordstrom Rear) ae ferent Nero try this! + RED BRART Zeon, taeeans io 54. crochet today « jan / feb 2009 @mcD skill level: easy finished measurements ‘Approx 17°/43cm wide x 31°/78em long gauge 2.V.sis and 2 puff sts = 4/100; 4 mws = 4'/1Cem, ‘Remember to check gauge for best suits! how to make a gauge swatch Ch11. ‘Rows 1-4 Work seme as first 4 rows of Cowl—2 V- ‘sts, 2 puff sts and 2 de. Swetch should measure aporox 4"/10cm square (excluding beginning ch and ending de). ‘Adjust hook size if necessary te obtain conect gauge. COWL has. Row 1 (right side) V-st in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch count 2s oe, sknext ch, purt st m next ch “sk next ch, Vst in next oh. skrext ch, puff stin nect ch: repeat from * across; dein ast ch—8 Vests, 8 puff sts and 2 dc. Row 2 Ch loounts as de now and throughout) tim *Vestin next pufi st, puff in cht sp of next Vat; repeat from * across; dcin fist shipped ch at beginning of Row 1 Row 3 ch3, turn; “Vsti next puff st, putf st in ch-1 spf net Vs: repeat from * across: dein rch of beginning dh. Rep Row 3 until piexe measures approx 31"/290m from abbreviations used. | in this pattern. 4) cht) ching + Repent directions fl ed pet _loning "es many tes | de coe crochet an jay se tingle crochot cee [Work deections inside brackets as many | astsipstich times as indicated. sp) spacois) ) i i | -st(s) stitch(es) | Yes (V-ttch) Wok (de, ch 1, de) in specie st puff st (uff stich Yam oves insert hook in specified storsp,yern over and daw up 0 |eopl tice 5 loons on hook yarn over and raw throush 4 cops on hook, yarn over and draw thrquch last? locos on hook. beginning. At end of ast row, fasten off. joining ‘ith wrong side facing, fold pce in alt so fist and Jast rows meet. Sew top of last ow to foundation ch. edging With right sie facing, jon with s st in edge of any row. along ether edge; working locsey, “ch 1, sc in edge of Next ow; repeat from * around; ch}, joinwrth sist n fists! st. Fasten off. Repeat en other ede. finishing Weavein ands. ‘Gee oe LO a W AVA My Sh UV OVONANS: REDUCED SAMPLE OF PATTERN Be ciestive yourway! «See Resclrces onpage 96 for Reloful info and instructions:frosted waves The landscape may be iced over but you'll be warm and sparkling in this classic raglan pullover, stitched up in a soft, glittery yarn. 3y Robyn Caachula Ruane le the yarn (aang (Cron Operon Duy ink try this! + NASHUA Grand Opera, #2931 Dank Taupe ‘NASHUA Grand Opera, #0139 lve 56 crochet today « jan / feb 2009 on skill level: experienced sizes S(M,L. 1X) finished measurements Dust: 92 (08, 44, S0)/81.5 (965, 111.5, 127}em Jength: 27 (724 25, 26)/55 (57. 635, 68lem (inclué- ing ribbing, measured from center back neck) note The vam and stich pattem provide a gererous amount of stretch gauge 3 sts (2 pattem reposts} and 20 rows = 6/7/16 Sem cover Wany Stich Peter. 20 ste = "/10em over ribbing pater. Remember to check geuge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch char. ‘Work 20 rows in Wavy Sitch Pater, Rosulting gouge swatch shoul measure epprox 6 « G£/165x 18.5, Ads: hook sie if newssary 10 ‘obtain correct gauge. note 1 Instructions are written for smallest size, with changes for larger sizes in parentioses. To improve understanding cicle all instuctions for yout desired ize, Fay particular ettention to parenthetical instruc- tions within individual row instructions 2 Detaled stitehdiegrams for the shaping of tis sweater are availabe at Crochetioday.con, WAVY STITCH PATTERN Row 4 (ight side) De in Ath ch from hook (beginning ch ‘counts as frst do, “isknext ch, de in next ch] twice, de innext3 ch, Sdein next eh, dein next4 ch, isk next.ch, de in nex ch] twice: repeat from * across to last ch, de intastch, Row 2 Ch 1, tum, s> in each do across Row 3 (hi (counts as fist dc here and throughout), ‘ur, dein next sc, “isknext so, dein next so twice, ch 1. sk nxt se, dein next se. ch 1, sk next se, (de, ch 1 de, ch 1, de) in next so, [oh 1, sk next, din next sc} Be creative your w abbreviations used in this pattern ea) chants de double cochet he hal double oe chet rem remaining) 226) sutchjes) trireble crochet * Repost directions fol lowing * ae mary tnae at indicated (Work drectionsin seshge erechet parentheses into sitch sk skip indicates, slstslip steh [Work directions in eee brackets number of times indicated. ‘wice, [sk next st, dc in next se twice; repeat trom * across to lasts de in last sc Row 4 Ch 1, tum, sc in each st across. Row Ch3, tum, dein noxt en, *[s next 0, dein next So] twice, dé in next 3 so, Sdcin next sc, de in next ¢ 80; [sk nextsc, de in next sc] twice; repeat from * across to last so, din last se Repeat Rows 2-5 for Wavy Stitch Pattern. BODY (meke 2—1 for Front and 1 for Back) (h85(101, 197, 133 Row 1 (ight side) Dein 4th ch from hook (beginning ch counts as frst de), “sk next ch, cc in next ch] twive, de in next 3ch, 5 de in next ch, dein next 4 ch, [st next ch, de in next ch twice; repeat from ® acrass to last ch, de in last ch—-83(89, 118, 131) do. Rows 2-40 (40, 42, 42) Continue in Wavy Stith Patiom, sizes L (1X) only: Row 43 right side} Ch 4 count as fist tr here and Treughouttrn rex se, stipnent se, in nextso, skp nest de inne sch. ship nets, ssn’ (t) se, ch (8) (counts a de, cn forse ents. de fo sie 1X sk ext 1(0}50, dein nets; contruein Row 3 of Wavy Site Pattem across to ast 1 s; ch 3) (counts as d, ch for size: counts asd fer size 1), sk ext 10} so sl st n net 314) sc, ch2 sknextse,dcin nets, kext, innert ‘©, posts, tinlat 2 so—34 (38) oh ps. Faston oft ‘Row 44 (wrong side) Tum, join yarn with st stn 3rd ch af ch 4 (3), sein same ch, sc in next ch continue in Row 4 of Way Stitch Patton acioss—88 (107) 6. ‘See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions.fan eb 2009 =Tohelp keep track while working complex patterns, photocopy the pages and mark them up asyougo. 58 crochet today « jan feb 2009 shape raglan armholes size S only: ow 1Tun sist in oxo, son nets, ec next sc. hd a ret sc, sknets, din nes: continue in Paw of Way Sitch Patton across to lst 5 s,s noxt hdc in rats, sk rents, stint 71 ow 2 Tun, si stn nest 3st, sin naxt st: continue in Fow 2 of Many Stitch Patten aos to lest do, stn last O75 50 Row 2 Tun, skinest sts st in next se sin net se, ‘ch 1, sk next scent in Raw of Wavy Stich Pattern z0Ss 0 ast 8 $cc, sknext sc, sin next se, stn text so—28 cht sp. ow 4 Tun, sknext ss, sistin net s,s stinnest et ‘59,1 st ined, cin pe tsp eantnue in Row $ of ‘iawy Sitch Pattern aos to lst. l stm lst do—37 se, Row 5 Tun skries st ts st in ext s,s, ble dein ext se; continu in Row of Wavy Stitch Pattern across to lest? soe, hi. tn rext se—63 de ‘Row 6 Tun, sl stn nent 21s, In next, continue in Fow 2 of Wavy Stich Petiem aoioss to last do, scin ast 63 90 Row 7 Ch 4(couns as de, cht), tun, deinnect se; con- tinue in Bow3 of Wary Stich Pattern across to fasts, ch 4 de intast so=22 cht sp Row 8 Continue in How 4of Way Stitch Pttern-—61 so size M only: Row 1 Tum sistin nent sc, sin next, hd in next ‘so, d¢ in next sc; continue in Row 5 of Wevy Stitch Pattern oss to last 7s hoe nots, sin next sc—89 de ‘Row 2 Tum, si st in next3 sts, sc in next st, continue m ow ‘2of Wawy Stitch Patten across to last dc, sl st in last dc. Row 3 Tun, skint! st sf sin next2 so, Soin next 5, (sc, ch 1, de, ch 1, dc} in next se; continue in Row 3 of ‘Wavy Stitch Pattem across to last 4 sc: (de, ch 1. de, ch 1, se) in next cin nox, alt in nt sb —32 cht eps. ‘Row 4 Tum, sk next sl st, st st in next2 sts, sl st in next thet sp. ch 1. se inex de, sein notch sp: cainue in ow dof Wevy Stitch Patter actos to let de, sein lat a1 sc Row 6 Ch 3. din same st; continue in ow Sof Wewy ‘Stitch Patiern across to last st, 2de in last so—79 de. Row 6 Ch 1. tum, sc innext st: continue in Row 2 of ‘Wary Stitch Pattem across to last do, sc in last de—79 se. Row 7 Ch 3{ceunts as do turn, do in ext de; continue in Row 3 of Wavy Stitch Pattern actoss to lest sc. dein last 26h spo, ow & Continue in ow 4 of Many Stech Patter —15 se all sizes: Row (3, 1, 1) Ch , turn, de in seme (rex, same, ret) ‘5; continue in Row Sof Wavy Stitch Pattam acrost to last 52,2(1,2, 1] deinlast so— 59 (71,91, 108) do. Row 10 (10, 2, 2) Continue in Fow Zof Wewy Stitch Pattern across—59 (71, 91,108) sc. Row 14 (11, 3,3) Ch3 tun, dined sc; continue in ow 3 of Wavy Stitch Pattern across tc last se, dein last 5¢—18 (24, 20,36 ct spe Row 12 (12, 4, 4) Continue in How 4 of Wavy Stet Pattern accoss—56 (€9, 97,101) sc. Row 13 (13, 5, 8) Ci 1(2, 1,2), tun, seinnext 1 (0, 1,0) st, knext (1,0, 1 6, dein next s; continue in Row 6 of ‘Wavy Stitth pattem acres to last se. s¢ {hdc s, fd) in last so—E1 (85,83, 97) dc Row 14 (14, 6, 6) Tun ststin firsts, so innextd,con- tinue in Row? of Wavy Stitch Pattem across to last cc, so inlast do—Bt (65, 83, 97) ce sizes M (1X) only: Row 15 (7),Ch 1, tum, sk nest sc, sc in next sc, hie in neit so, sk next se, din nets; continuo in Row 3 of Wavy Sitch Patem acres to last 4s, sk next, hon ext sc, 0 inne so—24 (36) ch-1 sp. sizes S (U only: ovr 15 7) Ch2, tum, con nowt ce; continue m Row 3of Wavy Stitch Pate across to fast sc, hic in last ss—16 {3} ch-1 sps. all sizes: Row 16 (16, 8, 8) Tum | stin next 1(2,1,2)st6}, son next de continue in Row 4 of Wavy Stitch Patter across ‘0 last do, sein last d>—49(61, 81, 99| se. Row 17 (17, 9, 9) Tun, sist in next0 (2, 0, 2st, ch 110, 1, ©) sin next se, sknext1(0 1.0) o,f in next so, sknext 4(0, 1,0), de in nxt st; contin in Row of Wavy Stitch Pattern acoss toast 4 se, sk next (0, 1,0) sein next csc 10, 1,0, sci next so—45 (57, 77,89) ac. sizes S (M) only: ‘Rows 18 (18)-19 (20) Repeat Rovis 2-3(4}-16 0h ss. size L only: Rowrs 10-16 Fepeat flows 2-8 of size S ermhole shaping instructions, Rowse 17-23 Repeat Rows 1-7 of size armhole shaping {nstsuctions—24 cht sp. size 1X only: ows 10-10 Repeat flows 2-0 of ue Weimfoe stop ing nstutns Rows 17-25 Foprat Rowe 1-93 sae NX ambols sap ing nstutions. ‘Row 26 Repeat Raw 2 of size M armhole shaping instruc- tions —88 se. shape neck size S only: Row 1 Tum, sknext sl ts st in next sts, sein nowt 17sts sl stin next de, scin each stt last do, si stin last do; leave rem ete unworkod—34 se, first neck edge Row 2a Tur, ket alt, sl tin nowt, ‘hide, 2 dc) in next sc; continue in Row 5 of Waw ‘Stitch Pattern over next 11 sc, hde in next sc, sein ‘next sc, sl st in next se; leave ram sts unworked (for neckand opposite neck edgo}-9 dc ‘Row 3a Turn, sk next s! st, sI stin2 sts, scin each dc across lest, cin as eae tem hs and ‘sc unworked—9 sc. Fasten off. second neck edge ‘Row 2b Jum, sk next 3 sts following last si stof ow 2a, jcinyam wit s stinnextse,scinnext so, hic in nest s¢; continue Row 5 of Wary Stitch Pattern over next 11 se; (2 de, hde, sc) in next sc: leave rem sc unworked—9 de. Row 3b Turn, s! stin next 2 sts, sc innext 9 cc, si stin last hde—8 se. Fasten off. size M only: Row 1Cb 3, tum, dein same se; continue in Row 5 of Wavy Stitch Patten over nent 13 ss; hd in ext se. ¢ innext sp, sl stn next s, se in next, hide eext se; continue in Row 5 of Wavy Stitch Patter over next 11 sts: hd in next se sin next ¢, st innext so, so in next so, hde in next sc; continue in Row 5 of Wavy Stitch Pattern over ‘3 sts; dein est so—29 60. first neck edge Row 2a hf, tury sc inne 10st sstin nets. ‘Row 3a Ch. turn. sk next 2 sc. [de in rext se. sk next sc] twice, dc in nest 3 sc, de in lest sc—€ de. Fasten off. second neck edge Row 2b Tum, sk next 17 sts following lasts! st ‘of Row 22, join yarn with sl st in next st, se in ‘each st across to last de, ac in last do—10 se. Row 3b Ch3, tum. dein neat so. dc in next 3 sc, {sk nex so, doin nex sel tio, skexts, hain last sc—6 de. Fasten off. center neck edge Row 2c Tum, sk next § sts following last si st of Row 2a, join yarn with st st in next st, sc in next de, hde in next de, sk next de, hdc in next de, sc in ‘next de, si st in next st. Fasten off. size L only: Row 1 Turn, sl stinmext st, sc in next 24 sts, st st in next de, se in next 15 sts, s st in next de, se in next 24 sts—69 st. first neck edge ow 2a Ch 1, ur, sir ext so, sknexto, de in ‘ent sc sk next continue in ow 5 of Wavy Stitch Fatte over net 16 , cin nxt so, sen ret, & stinnext se eae rm sis unvaried (for neck and ppasite nek elgel 16d Row 2a Tun, s¢rextsist sl stints, sein each ees 0 lst de, stn ast de; leave remo and scurwotked—15 so. Fasten of second neck edge ‘Row 2b Tum, sk next 19 sts following last sl st of Fow 2a, jpn yarn wth stn nt, $n next sf, hdc in net sc; contiave Row 5 of Wavy Stitch Pattern over next 16 sc; sk next so, hdc in next se, sk next sc, sc in next sc—16 de. Row 3b fur, sistin next 3st, sin nox 15 6, sf st in last hde—15 sc. Fasten off. center neck edge ‘Row 2c Tum, sk next 3 sts following last st of Row 2, join yarn with sl st in nextse, sc innext sc, fic innext se, *sk next so, de in net se; epost from * 2 more times, sk next sc, hde in next sc, st in pox st, st innedtso—3e. Fasten off size 1X only: Row 1 Tum, sk next sist, sistinnest 2 st, soin ‘texts, (0, ch 1, dc, ch 1, de in next se; continve in Row 3 of Wavy Stitch Patter over next 13 ts; hide in next se, sin next se sist in next se, cin neat se, hdc in next sc; continue in Row 3 of Wavy Stith Patter over next 11 sts;hdo in next sc, so in next sz, sl st in next so, sein next sc, hee in neat eo; continue in Row 3 of Wawy Stitch Patton over 13 sts; (dz, ch 1, dc, ch 1, so)in nest sc, sein next so, s! st in next se—12 cht ps, first neck edge Row 2a Tum, sksist,stst in next 2sc, sl stin ‘next ch-1 sp, ch 1, s2 in next 11 sts, sl st in nextst. Row 3a Ch 2, turn, sk next2 sc, [de in next sc, sk next so] twice, de in next 4 sc, 2 de in last sc—8 de. Fasten off. second neck edge Row 2b Tur, si next 17 st following fast Sst of Raw Za, jin yam with s stn next st. sin each st across to last do, scin last b-—11 se, Row 3b C3, tun, de in next so, de in next 4s, [eknext se, deinnoxt sc] twice, sk next s, fc in fast so—B dc, Festen of. center neck edge Row 2c Turn, sk next 5 sts following last sl st of Fon 20 jin yor wth I tin next ten txt do, hoc in next d, sk next do, fd in next de, sein nett do, sist in next st. Fasten off SLEEVE (make 2) Ch 6869, 85,101). Row 1 [right side} Oc in 4th ch from hook (begin ning ch counts as frst do, “[sknextoh, de in next ch] twice, éc in next 3ch, 5 de in next ch, dein next 4 6h, [sk next ch de in noxt ch] twice; repeat from * across o last ch, dc in ast ch—67 (67, 83, 99) de Rows 2-24 (24, 22, 22) Continue in Wavy Stitch Pattern sizes L (1% only ‘Rows 23 and 24 Reveat fows 42 and 43 of body-—22 (26) ch es. shape raglan armhole Rows 1-19 (20, 23, 26) Work Rows 1-19 (20, 23, 26) of boty armhole sheping. size S only: ‘Rows 20-22 Fepeat Rows 4-6 f body armhcle shaping—15 sc. size M only: Rows 21-23 Repeat flows 5-7 of boty armel shaping—2 cht sps, and Se, size L only: ‘Rows 24-26 Repeat Rows B and 9 of body arm- hole shaping; then repeet Row 2 of size § of body armbole shaping—27 se. size 1X only: ‘Rows 27-29 Rapeat Rows 3-5 of size M of body ammbole shaping —18 de shape cap sizes S (L) only: ‘Row 1 lum, sk next s! st, si st in next 1 17)sc, sc innext se, hee in next 2 sc, sk next Sc, de in next ‘sc, sk next se, tr in next sc, sk next sc, de in next st, snext st, hdcin next 2st, sin next, sist jinnext 1 (2) sc. Fasten off. sizes M (1X) only: Row 1 Tum, si st in next dc, sc in next 1 (2) do, ‘hdc in next st, dc in next 1 (2) de, sk next de, de {t) inet de, ¢ next do, de in next 1(2) de, he in next st, scin next | (2) de, s1 st in tuming ch. Fasten off. finishing Weave inal ends. Jan /feb 2009 « crochet todey 59block Pin picees to schematic measurements. Spray with water and allow to dy. finish raglan edges With right side facing join yam with st stn cor net of one raglan eige of ane sleeva, ch 1, work 40144, £2, 62| sc erenly spaced along raglan edge. Fasten oft Repeat on othe raglan edye of sleave. Repeat on raglan etges of ether sleve an¢ both body pioces. assembly ‘sot in sleeves With wiong sides facing, align ‘imbile raglan edge of one sieeve an one body riese, Join yam wit st st in edge. Working ttrouch both thicknassos, cl stin each sc along edge. Align otier bod pizce with opposite arm- hole raglan edge and join edges in same manner. Fepeat with other seve sew side and sleeve seams With git site facing, whisttch sde ard sleeve seams neck edge With raft sde facing. oin yarn with sl stin rock edgo. Round 4 Ch, scevenly around neck eige jain with sf stin fist se. Round 2 0h 1. sein each se around join with s stn firsts. Fasten off cuff edging With right side facing, join yarn with lst in cuff at seam, Roun 4 Working olang opposite side of funde- tion, *sIstin nex2 ch, scin net ch, sknext ch, hd in ext 2ch, dein next 2ch, tin next ch, cin next2 cb, hdc in next 2 ch, skext ch sin next ch, s! stn next cr; repeat fom * around, st in st 3 sts 59 69, 73.87) sts. De nat tur, Round 2 Ch 1, "scin next sts, sknext st; repeat from * arourd,scin last (4,3 2) ss; oin with lst infirst so (49, £9, 70} se. Donat fasten ot ribbing Row 1 Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ‘rem ch across, st st in next 2 sts of Found 2—7 sc. Row 2 Turn, sk the sl sts, working in back loops ‘only, sc in each sc across. stitch diagram al % * x i LU t ey, 7 x AA aK DOP i, RSS aX ene Pv ky REDUCED SAMPLE OF WAVE STITCH PATTERN, ‘Additional stitch diagrams for the shaping of this sweater are available at CrochetToday.com GD crochet tedky » jan / feb 2008 Row 3h’ tim, working in beck lonps ony, se in eech sc acoss, sl stn next 2sts of ound 2. Repeat Rows 2 and3 around cif Festen of, leaving «fog tal. Use tal o tipstiteh edges of boing togetier Repeat cuff edging around opposite cu. lower edging ‘With right sie facna. jin yarn wit lst in lower side seam, Round 1 Work Round 1 of cuff edging—146 (174, 202, 230) sts. Do not faston off. ribking Row 1 Ch 16, st in2nd ch irom hock andin each ‘em ch aress, sl stin next 2s of Found 1—15 so. Rows 2 and 3 Wot Rows 2 and of cut iting, Repeat Rows 2 snd 3 around lower edge. Faston off leaving a fong tail. Use tail to whipstiteh edges of fibbing together. Weave in eny rem ens, m 23h 35y" TSAR IL £ 13(13,16,19)" 71(8'4,9,9)" = > = CAPLPLIELIELpore er the yarn (@D Fer-Cotion Bled in Almont Snazz up a simple chair with this crochet cushion. Rounds of bobbles make it delightfully tactile and extra comfy! By Many Miler emcD> ‘ skill level: easy finished measurement ‘Aoprox 14/38 Sem dzmetox betwaen straight edges gauge With G hook, rounds 1=4= 49¢/12em diameter between straight edges. Tale te to check gauge. ‘Aajust ook size i necessary to obtain conc gauge. notes 41Cr cushion is woiked i rounds. Ch? at beginning of eech round doesnot count ase sth, 2.Join rounds in top leop of first bobble, notin 1 closure CUSHION COVER (make 2 With Ghook and A eh 6; om with si stto fom a tg, ound 1 (right side) Ch2, wok 6 bobbles ining: join viths! stn iss bebble—6 bobbie Festen aff A Round 2Wh ight side fein, jon B with st in next 2p between kobiles ch 2, wrk 2 bebbis in zame spas Joining, work bobbls in each sp atone; join—12 bobbles Fasten off B. Roun 3 With ight side fcirg, join Cwit stn next sp between botbles, ch 2, work 2 bobblesin same spas joining, bobbie in next sp: *2 bnbles in next so, bobbie innextsp; pest Fon * around; jon1Bbebbies. Fasten oft. ound 4 Wh right sid facing, join A with st tin ‘ex sp between bubbles, ch work 2bobbles in same 9 as joining, bobbie n cext2sps; “2 bobbles in next sp. botble in next 2 ss: repeat from * acund: in—24 nbbles. Fasion off A. Round 5 With git side fecina, jin B wit lst in xt sp botwoan botbles, sh 2, wok 2 bebbles in same spas jpg, bobble ex 3sps, “2 bobbles in next sp, bob tHe in next 3 sp: repeat from * around: join—a bab: tles Fasten off B Round 6 With right side facing jon C wth st st in next sp between bates. ch?, work 2 bebblesinsame spas joining bobbie in ext 4 sps;°2 botbles in next sp bod- ble in nex 4 3ps,cepeat fram * around, join—35 bob Be clewive your way! + See Resources on page 90 forhelpful info ond instnuctione hia) chains) tog iogetier cedvtiocedat ste ek secccrchet ning 9 Tory tes ‘sist slip stitch ae -spls}spaces) zion parentheses into ‘stis) stitchies) ‘storsp indicated. special abbreviations ‘4-dc bobble (odbbie) “Yern over, nserthook in. indicated @, yom ever and cre up loop, {fam over and craw tough bons onooky | Tepeat fom * 3 move tmasin samo sp.yam | over and craw throigh all Stoops on hook To dose bobble. reverse s¢ (re se) Working fom left to right | (ecto night to let ifvou coche! lethanded), ier hook innet stor sp to rat of let tor | -splG to eta lst st or ap fypu crochet fe ttanded, yan over andl aw ub eloop,yern ‘over.and craw through both Icops on Fook. =o ee | * Repeat directions fol- - uit] bes. Fasen off ¢ ‘Round 7 With right side facing join A with s stin next sp between bobble, ch2, work 2 bobble in same ‘spas janing, bobble in next 9 sos; *Z bobbie in next sp. bebtle n nex. 5 sos; repeat from * around: jon—42 bobbi: Fasten cff A, Round 8 With right sie facing, join B with si stint ‘sp betwsen bebbies, ch 2. work 2 botbles in same sp as jotting botbe in next S sos; *2 bobbies in next ap, Bob bie in ext sos repeat from ~arcund,joir—48 bod- bles. Fasten off 8 ‘Rouna 9 With igi sie facing, join € with sl stin next sp between bobbles, ch 2, work botbles in same sp 2s. joining, bobble in next 7 s9s; "2 bebhies in next sp, bob- bie in next 7 sp; renect from * around oin-—$4 bod- bis, Fasten of C ‘Round 10 With right side facing, join A with stn ext sp between bobble, chi2, work 2 bobbles in same spasiiing, bobble in next 8 sps; “2 bebbles in next sp, bobble in next &sps repeat frem * round join—€0, bubbies, Fasten off A Round 14 With right sid facing, join B with sist in ‘ext sp boiwoon bobbi, ch 2, werk toboles in seme jiam/ fab 2009 « crochet today 61sp siting, bobble innext sps, °2 bubbles in nextsp, bobbie in rex. 9 pS; repeat from * around: cin—66 hobbies, Fasten of B Round 12 With right side fecing join C with sl st n next sp between bob- bles, ch 2, work 2 bobles in same sp as joining, bobbie in next 10 sps;*2 bobbles in next so, bobble innext 10 ss: repeat fram * around, join—12, bobblos. Faston of C. Round 13 With sight side fasna join A with ss in next sp between bebbles ‘ch 2, bobble in same sp as joining and in oach sp arcund; join. Fasten aff A. Ties (make 2) With H hook, wsng 1 sirand of each color held tag, ch 125 lor approx 30°/76cn), leaving approx 2-3"/5-7 Som tal at begining. Fasten of, leaving approx 2-3°/5-7 cm tall ze SS S60 Se YG o 5 og TODO CD - Oley Ody { joining lt using upholstry foam shoot, meesue and eut cut 14/26 5am diameter ice Place two crochet pieces wit wrong sites top, Wit G hook an B, workin trough both thicknesses, in wih tin any sp between bobies, om rourd 13, (vs, ch 2} same spa jing: "rors, ch 2) in nox sp to tight of ast sp, repeat fro * curd tl approx.24 sps remain before Beginning. rset illw form or cut foam sheet between croctet pieces working (os, ch 2)n each sp around to bocnning; jin with st in fists. Fasten of. tach tis approx '2 ps apar. inserting hen uncer. ned rev sof ing finishing Weeveinallends. ay vit? or,. Soe U0 ono. @ CZey v oa O SHY Ij C\ EON says peee ss ISS eee AeA Wes Fs ? skill level: easy finished measurements Appiox 224 /S1cm crcumference (at widest] x 8'/20.5em tall (excluding flower), gauge Rourds 14 of cupceke top (erked in put, do) = 5'/125em diameter Rows 1-5 of cupcake “cup” =4x 3° (along widest etgel/10 x 750m, Remember to check gauge for best results! ‘CUPCAKE TOP With A. make a loop using the double ring method Round 1 Ch 3 {counts asfirst de here and throughout), [putin ring, dein cng] 4 times, pu join with sl st in top of beginning ch—5 purts and 9 cc. Round 2Ch 3, puff in same st asjoin, (de, pu) in ‘each st around; join with st stn top of begining ch— 10 puffs and 10 de Round 3Ch3, puffin next st, ‘(do, puffin neat st. do innest st, puff in ext st; repeat from * around join With sl stn top of beginning ch—13 puffs and 13 da Round 4 Ch3, puffin neat st, “(de puffin nent st, dc in next st, puffin next s; repeat from * around: join with ssn top of beginning ch—17 puffs and 17 de begin handle opening note Work now progresses in rows, donot join. Row § Ch, puft, ec) n next st, puff in net st, (dc, puff in next st, dc in next st] 7 times, (putt, de) in next st. puffin next st, dc in net st; eave? sts unworked (to begin handle opening), do not join —23 pus and 24 de. Row 6 Ch, tui, puf in noxt st, (do, put) in net ct, do in next st, puff in next st; repeat from * across—31 puffs and 31 de spout opening - first side © Row 7 Ch3, tum, ipuff in next st, dc in next si] 13 times; leave remaining sts unworked—13 putts and 14 do, Rows &-10 Ch3, tum, “puffin next st, dein next st; abbreviations used in this pattem © ch chain, + Repeat diaciions cous cosher flowing" somany Seats ceehet nes wdeate as [Work directions in |) sesnceciocher | Bacteunterot sk skip (Work direction in slst(s) sip stiteh(es) _ parentheses into stitch insane | special abbreviation puff Yarn over insert hook in indicatedst. yarn Sxerand draw up a loop: yan over, inser Fook in same st, yarn over and draw up alooel 2times yam over and draw through ak 7 loops fn hook special technique double ring method Holcing the yarn fow Inches rom the and, wrap twice atound your fingers Remove ringe fom fngor and gtip. ‘8 finge and tl ml boteen middle fngor and thumb. hort heok through conter of ring and draw up a eep, Yorn aver and craw though leap on hock Work ltches of fist round inthe dings. Pull et), but fly on tat ‘tightening, ‘repeat from ” across. Fasten off. spout opening - second side With right side facing, sk 8 sts following the fist side. bin A with st st in next st. Row 7 Ch 3, [pu in next st, d¢ in nent st] 13 times— 13 putfs and 14 ec. Row 8 Ch 3, turn, “puffin nett st, dein next st repeat from * across. Row 9 Ch 10, tum, puf in 4th ch from hook (counts as 4, puff), [de in next ch, puttin next ch times, dc in ‘lexi st, “pu i next st, €o next st; repeat from * aoross—17 puffs and 18 do Row 10 Repeat Row 8. Fasten off leaving along tal for sewing. Sew edges of Hows 9 and 10, of fst and second side of spout open- ing, together to complete spout opening. Do not sew ‘elg2s of Rows 9 and 10 beneath handle openingDecorate your cupcake however ‘you like—think bead or button sprinkles, or frosting zigzags made with surface slip-stitches. together only the ergas beneath the spout opening spout edging Wit raht sie fesing, join Awiths! stin ‘spout opening, sl st avenly spaced around opening, Festen off edge cupcake top ‘With ight side facing, join A with sI stn st of Row 10 of cupsate top closest to handle opening, Round 1 Ch 2, sl st in same st as join, he, sl st) in each St ross edge of cupcake top to other side of handle ‘pening: pivot piece to work in ends of rows around han- dle opening, s! st evenly spaced around handle opening; join with st st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off FLOWER TOPPER Ifusing flovrer loom, make a flower ascording package directions. Use B forthe lower larger petals ofthe flower Use A for the top petals and center ofthe flower. When. ‘wrapping pegs of the joom, wrap each pea 3-4 times ‘With 8 sew petals togethor, as instructed, Weave in ends ‘and sew the flower tothe center top ofthe cozy Atternately, you can decorate the top of the cozy with a flower cut fiom felt. a crochet flawer sik flower o leave itplan for a simple lock. CUPCAKE “CUP” ‘With 8, ch 16: Row 1 (sight side) Dc in 4th oh from hook (beginning ch counts as first dc}, de in next 8 ch, hdc in next 4 ch—14 sts Row 2:Ch 2 (counts as fist hde here andithroughaut), tur, working in back loops ony, hd in next sts, de in last 10st. Row 3 Ch3, working in back loops only, cc in next 9 sis, tide in tast 4 sts. Rows 4-0 Repeat last 2rows 19 times, then repeat Flow 2 once more. Row 31 Ch 8 (for button loop), tum, sk fist 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts (for handle space), ch 6 (for btton loop], sk next 2sis, scinmext 2 sts, ch 6 (for bution loop), sk next 2 sts, ‘sin last st—3 button loops, and 7 se. Fasten off note if your teapot has a large handle, you can skip the first ch-8 button loop (which is meant to button around the lower end of the Rendle}, Instead, sc in the fist 7 sts, ch 6 (for butten loop, sk next 2 sts, sin next 2st, ch 6 (or bution loop), sk next 2 st, sc in last st 2 button loops, and 10 st finishing With wrong sides of toth ices fecing you, wrap “cup” ‘around top and align edges of handle opening on cupcake top with two shorts sides of cupsake “cup.” Keep top od ing to the inside of the piece, Pin in place. With A, sew the “cup" tothe top, sowing through the stitches of the ‘ow just above the top edging Take care not 10 sew the handle opening shut. Tur piece right side out. With B, sew the buttons opposite button loops. Weave in all ends. a stitch diagram > & 3 s 8 SSeS SS 2 aol 1 Dae deat oh eal Al ny —)—p—p—4 ===) —p—b—p—4 ppp 2 ppp 4 ppp J) —)p— DP) 31 ai eared al 4 ——)-)—)—F1 3 REPEAT J) pp pp CUPCAKE CUPwintertime teddy Bundled up for the cold in his jaunty scarf, this adorable amigurumi-style bear will bring smiles all yearlong. —3yTemie snow @m05 Rete Ulett oee er skill level: easy finished measurements ‘Approx 10725.5em tab gauge 1Bsts and 24 rows = 4*/10cm in single crochet ‘Remember ta check gauge for best resus! how to make a gauge swatch Chis. Row 1 Sein 2nd oh from heok ond in each rm chacoss—18 se. Rowe 2-24 Ch |, tur, sin each stacose. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4x 47/10 Idem jst hoot 2 if nerassary to obtain comet gaye. notes 1 Exect gauge isnot essential. Work igitly to ensure thet stufing does not show through stitches. 2 Bear is worked in continuous rounds; do not join and donot tum at begining of rounds. Usea stitch marker to indicate beginning ct each round: move marker up as work pregrassas. HEAD Begining at top of head, with A, ch 2. Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from Fook: do not join, Place marker to indicate beginning of round; move mark- ar ypas werk progresses. Round 2 7 st inezch sc around—1? se. Round 3 [2 sz in next st, scin next st] 6 times—18 sr. Round 42 inet sc in ret 2 st) Btines—24 6 Round 5 [2 se innext st, sc in rext 3 sts} 6 times—30 so. Round 6 (2 sc in next st, sc:in next 4 sts] 6 times—36 sc. Round 7 [2 sc innoxt st, sc in next § ste] 6 times —42 so. Round 8(2scinnet st sc in rxt 6 ts] 6 mes 18 ‘Round 9 {2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts] 6 times—54 sc. Round 10(2 sin nxt st coin nx Bs tines 80 se Rounds 11-24 Sein sch t ound EB Festa in Cofee (QD Super Saverin Aran (EB Amore in Red Velvet 7B crochet today « jan /feb 2009 ‘Round 26 [S22t09, se inmext 8 so 6 times —54 sts. ‘Round 26 [8:2i0g, scinnent 4 so § tines —45 sts. Round 27 [S:2tog, sc in next 3 s:) 8 times —26 sts. ‘Round 28 [S:2ing, scinnext st} 12 times —24 sts SNOUT With, ch. ‘Rounds 1-4 Work Rounis 1-4 of heat—24 so ‘Rounds 6-8 Soin gach st arount. Fasten off, leaving long tal for sewing erout to head. ‘Stuff snout with fibertl and sen set sentered on front of need. EAR (make 2) With A, ch2. ‘Rounds 1-4 Work Rouinls 1=4 of heac—24 so, Rounds 5-9 Scin each st roune Fasten of, leaving along tal fo sewing ears o head. Flatten cars ard se tothe top ofthe head: genty bend ing the Eottom of the eats into a “0” shepe as you sow. FACE feye exoscents make 2) WithB, ch 3, work 9 trin rd ch fram hook, donot join, Fasten off leaving a6"/1Som ta ‘ote Donot push sites eye crescent into a com plete tile The side wedge af eath aye crescent fits ‘rou tho sido of tho snout. Use dol eyes to attach eye crescents tohead, as fol Be creative your may Ses Ressulees on page 98 for helpiulinfo and inetructons.