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march / sora the projects 10 Reshaped Shell 56 Flower Box Blanket 20 Lacy Cropped Cardi 60 Stitchy Scrubbie 24 Versatile Vest 63 Everyday Edgings 28 Crafty Headband 66 Bobble Star Afghan 30 March Motifs 70 Angular Granny Throw 33 Ring Around the Rosy ‘73. Flower Power Skirt 36 Sunny Shoulder Bag 76 Granny Girl Cardi 40 Weekend Pullover 80 TRex Tee 44 Blooming Clutch 85 Baby Blues 46 Stones & Stitches 88 Itty Bitty Booties 49 Embelished Sampler 7) Rule Botiom Onesie Pillow 94 Lacy Lilac Blanket 52 Airy Spring Throw | For our overseas readers: USS. crochet terms vary from those used in Australia and the U.K. Tuin to page 101 for alist of translations. 4 crochet today « maret / api 2009@@ products & gotta have it! Hello, spring! 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The retractable band call enough to fit ia your = tiny bulbs are surpris~ in the cards Whether you want ideas for designing your own pattems or imply need a refresher ona certain stitch, this boro ards is Deyon helpful, Each card featares a clear image ofthe stitch onthe front snd instructions on the back. They're great to take on your travel, Interwearebooks. com virtually CT cabana star wtih ethe es of Geet Fede Sh Ka nd Croce ody 7 sew tt averycom! The magazine en dow grape oe om of ens yor dcesng pase eae nd for of Celt sa an hom op fate Grup ab Rael com zack of your row and © siten count—and It even has 1 special loop to hold stitch markers! Great for travel and ‘everyday, hideandsheop.not de and Show helps yo ie irate gern crochet with heart Matching a project with a cause just got a whole lot easier So many organizations tke han-titched gonds {nsupport oftheir cause—but how do you find | them? And whackind of erocheted objects are | they looking for? With the t's Great to Ge book- | let from Red Heart, you'll ball sett stitch up a donation. [Arthe back ofthe booklet youl find alist of charities around the US., their contact informa tion, and which types of erocheted items they acerpt. This secon alo as tips onfindinga local charity that needs handmade goods, With one skein of SuperSaver you could make | ahandil of Lite Duckies (page 26) 10 ccomiorchildren in crisis, And larger proj ets, ike the Rove for Friendship crocheted. shal (page 3) corthe Warm Up | America aban (page 29) are perfeat forputtingstash yarn to vwork fora good cause, The patterns inthis book- Jetare all easy or beginner level, so any crocheter eanstitha gi for someone in need. Find the booklet at cotsandelar com. ‘macch / ape 2009 crochet today 7fresh ink Hot off the presses, these books explore innovative patterns, crochet for kids, and thoughts on the deeper meaning in crochet. By Cantle Melago oJ Contemplative contemplative Crochet: he A Hands-on Guide for ‘OC Interlocking Faith & Craft sdb ecluecaciog| by Gnd ronal ‘Alands-gn Guide fre Pat Pubahing Fait C ‘When wo ae zooming teow an fgban Cgc rat fat pling pons cen ne neat Scene nsdn ee loon eek pany of that eae ca va ey Cmte Croce, ich sources othe dower moan n bec nd yrs. 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No modems areas ‘We really love: The feb ‘oe Dawe on page 76, eh fet potas and bases ‘thelr cener,just might be ey eng er oe ‘moms The iti ome ‘woul nd aon pine ont avatar ved Hooked on Jewelry 40+ Designs to Crochet By Pat Harse ($10.95, Sizh&Spring Books) No matter tow many alghans, cape cr bas she bas under er, ‘we bot evan the most expe enced crocotor might be nm dtd by avy Fogo ust a Dock and some yer—Ihe are wins and beads wel ier and ‘aspa But Hooked on way ‘damyetiies even the fancies 2s and neclaces You gt ‘your bearings when eomes 10 finsings—the supe yeah ‘ed to get stare such asamp ‘ings and cad caps. And te intact aren ly er ‘at ren your toe daly at tem, Sudseiy. eteang an anise ‘semble dosent seem so conpicate! And the book features cess to ut oct over ste There's Wetonen Segance on page 9,2 toacep kar compared ot ‘asic peas. Fran ening tec there’ Je So lac aint, neckece cn page 5 thet can bo ted three ways Ard for ace sory adventures, thee = ‘Sourhwes sie atu ebck rand matching cul on page 87 ‘we reallytove:T charity S22 rece jowei ator page 97 ‘viel me 9 eatemient on ‘he bono ot of th tage ‘fequamae chine and coos gas ie beat Wrapped in Crochet: Scarves, Wraps & ‘Shawls By Kristin Onda 2.95 “nerceave Press) “wed of woking an nig, ‘angular serves compared of rtm tingly ones rows of dob co ‘ho Yue nace Wappen (Coser conan page aa poge nga verti desoes that bok bah tis and fun to te setae "ath ae." Ome bats patent ee hear on geome erent Me sult and wangles. The res sta of messes: ‘une. cole ed character Ble the cance sca on page 17. mks oa ay accescy, wie Saco ge i cous lace chat that wou aco of Arama oan cut. Th design ange rom wy fa nin to ore rustic pees Hk bo Labi sh on age 1 made fog aban moi We realy love: I you've ben tnking about wing your ard et hapa se peeps Aress on pce 8 is your chanoa Using bamboo tpa it puis madam spn ‘on the enduring ea.®©@@ vintage crochet reshaped STOLL srsetnsn teagernnne When we saw this simple silhouette in our pattern archives, we loved its cite retro flair—and we knew it had great potential for an update. By add- ing short sleeves and sltering the stitch patter to create a bit of interest, this plain-jane sweater became a snazzy litle piece for mild spring days By lena Melo CREE 10 crochet today + mate / ap 2008 one> skill level: intermediate size SIM, L, 1.2%, 30 finished measurement finished bust 32 (37,40, 44, 49, 527/815 (94, 1015, 1715, 1245, 132m, finished length 222, 22/, 23, 2, 29/7/58 88, 97, 585, 595, 895}em gauge ‘20 sts lapprox 3¢ shall epeats and 1B rows «4/100 over Shell Pattern; 22 sand 8 rows = 4/10em over Open Filo. ‘emamber to check gauge for best ests! how to make a gauge swatch n20, Set Up Row Scin 2nd ch fem hock, cin next ch, sk next ch, shell in net ch sk naxt ch, “sn next 3 ch, sk next ch, shell in next, sk net ch; repeat from * across tolast2ch. se in ast 2 ch—<@ shel ‘Next 15 Rows Westin Shell attr, Resulting gauge swatch should measure appx 3x 4°95 Nem, Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain ‘correct gauge. PATTERN STITCHES Shell Pattern (multiple of 6 sts + 1) Row 1.63 (counts as fst de here and throughout, um, dein fists, sknexts, sc next 3d, sk next se, “shel innext so, sk next sc, cin ext 3 de, sk nets; repeat from * to lasts, 2 din lasts, Row 2 Ch tum, sin fist 2 de, k next se, shel in next ‘st sknext sc, “Sin nowt 3d, sk not sc, helm ext se, skenextsc;epeat rom * toast 2 d,s inlast 2d, Repeat Rows 1 and 2 fr Shell Patten. Open Filet (multiple of 2 sts + 1) ‘Row 1.Ch 5 [eounts as de, ch 2 here and throughout}, tum sft dein net de, "dh 2, den ent repeat from * across. ‘Repeat Row 1 for Open Flt. BACK Ch 80192, 98, 10, 122,128) loosely ‘Set Up Row for Shell Pattern Se in 2 ch fram haok, Sn nent ch sk next ch, sellin neat ch, sk ext ch, “sec in ext ch, sknext ch, shll in next ch, sk next ey repeat ftom * across to last2ch, sin last 2ch—79 1, 97 108,121,127 st inluting 13 (15, 16,18, 20,21 shells, ‘Workin Shell Patten until piece measures 9°23 from begining. Sot Up Row for Open Filet Ch 5 (counts as de, ch 2), ‘win, sk frst 38s, de inet st, "ch 2, sk nox 2 ts, dein net st repeat from * across—27 (31,38, 97,41, 43) de and 28 20, 22,36, 40, 42) ch-2 sp. [Next Row Werk Row 1 of Open Flt ‘note In next row court each de and ch of previous row 3s ast ‘Set Up Row for Shell Pattern 0) tun sein fist2 sts, next st. shel not st, sk next st, *6cin next 3 ss, sk next, sel n next st, sk net st: repeat fram *acroos to ast 2 ts, sin last? sts—19 (15,16, 18, 20,21) shel, ‘Next 5 Rows Beginning with Rov 1, workin Shall Pattern, shape bust Row 1lorease row) Oh tun, 2 clin fst se tet de, ak ent, shal in next s,s next “Sin next 3, sk nts, shel in px, sk next repeat on * to est 2d, sin net do, 2 in ast co—B1 (9,98, 111, 123,12) st. Row 2 Cn3 [counts fist hare an thoughout, tum, Gc in rst 2c, k ots, sin next de, sk mats,“sll in ext s,sknext so, sein next 3 de, sk next se; reat from toast 2c, dint sc, 2d in ast sc Row 3 0h 1, tun, stints 3 de, sk net st, sell in next so, sk next sc, “sin next 3 do, sk nets, soln nxt se, sk ext sr; repeat from * wo lat 3 fo, sein last 3d, Repeat last 2 rows until pede meesures 134/88 Sam fom beginning, ond witha Row 2 shape armholes Row 1 (decrease ro) Turn, sl stin first 4{10, 10, 16,16, 16) sts, ch 3, sk next 2st, continue in Shell Pattern as established (beginning with sin next de} aroas to ast 8 (11,11, 17,17, 17} st, skrnent st. dcin nets leave em sts urworked. Row 2 {doorease row) Ch 3. tum, sk fst 2 sts, shal in next, sk nets, "sc in next 3d, k next 6, shell n nots k ntsc repeat fom * eros; leave turing ch urvorte. Row 3 {decrease row) Ch 1, tum, sk fist, se in ext 2 de, sk next st, shell inne se, sk ot se, “sc in next 3d, sk next s, shel in ext se, skniet se; repeat from * 10 lst shell, sin next 2 do; lave ram sts unworked Row 4 {deorease rv Ch 1, turn, sk fitst2 st, se inex 3d, "sk nots, shel in nets, sk next, s, cin next 3 dc repeat fam * across toast 2 ss; Tea last 2 sts umwvorked. Row § (decrease ro) Ch 3, sk fists, dein ext skint sr, sin next 3d k next, shel in ext s, sk iexts, 8 next 3 de, sk nets; repeat frm * across to lest 2 sc, scin last 2 so— 61 (61, 67, 67,79, 85) ss including 10(10, 11,11, 13,14) shel Beginning with Row 2, work even in Shell Pattern nt armhole measures 8: (8x, 9,94, 10, 10F/215 (215,23, 24, 255, 285}an, end with a Row 1 of Shell Pattern, shape first shoulder and neck ‘Row 10h 1, tum, sein fist 2, sk ntsc, salin nat 3c, sk nets, in next 3, ak net, shel in rent ck net se] 00, 1,1, 2,2) times, sein next 2 de loave rem sts urmored for nek ane second shouldrt—7 7, 13,12, 19, 19}sts Fasten of shape second shoulder and neck Row 1 Join yan wth sin 7 (7th, 13h, 13h, 18t, 19h trom end of lest row flloning fst shoulder, se in next de, sk cots, shll in net sk ext se, [5 in next 6, sk net, sellin next ‘6 sknert sc] 0(0 1.1.2, 2htimes, sin lest 2d, Fasten of. 12. crochet today » march / april 2008 FRONT ‘Work some as back unl armfnce measures 74 (7, 8,84. 8, 917719(19, 205, 215,23, 294m, end with «Row 1 of Shol Pate, shape first shoulder and neck Row 1.611, tum, sc in fist 2 do, sknexts, shell innoxt sc, k nets, cin newt 3 dc, sk next se} 2 (2,3, 3,4, 4) times, dein nox se; eave rem sts enor (for neck and second shouder!—15 (15. HAT. Mss ‘Row 2 Tur, lst in fist 2 st, ch 3 does not count asst, dc in next se, sk net sc, sc in ext 3 de, *sk next 9, shall in next 9, sk nets sin ext 3, sk net sc: repeat fom * across to last 6,2 din last Row 3 Ch, tun ein fist? de, sknet se, shell inex sc, skret se, "Sc in next 3 de, sk net se, shel nat sc, k not st: repeat fom * across to last de, oi ast de; lave tring ch unworked. Row 4 Tum sist in fist’ st, ch 3, sk next do, sk rex se, “sellin next st, sk next sc, sein neat 3 sk nett ropaat rom * a lasts, 2 din last sc ‘Row § Ch 1, un, sein fist 2d, sk nets, shell innext so, sk nets, fs in next 3 de, sk net se, sholin nxt s,s next se] (0, 1, 12,2) times, se innext 2 de; leave rem sts unworked—7 (7.13.13, 19,19) sts. Fastan off shape second shoulder and neck Row 4 soin yar with tin 1 (1th, 22nd, nd, 2, 2 tom end of last fllowing first sholdr (iss shuld be the comers of 3-s¢ group), ch 3, sk next sc, [ac in next 3 de, sk ‘next sc, shall in next sc, sk next sc} 2 (2, 3,3, 4, 4) ties, sin st 2 15 (15, 21,21, 27,27) ts. Row 203. tun, din fists, sk nxt st, in xt 3 de, kre, sal n nents, sk rote sein next 3 60, sk next se} 1 (1,223, 3)times, de inner; eave rom sts ured Row 3.0h3,un, sists, shel in pet se sk ret 30, °8 nna 6, sk ots, shel in next se, kets: repeat from * across toast 2 sts, iniest2 de. Row 4 Ch3, un, din fist, kes 6, ein rex ce, sk nex, sel in exe ef, 2, 2,3, times, sk next 2 ts, ein noe: leave rm sts wrk Row 5h tu, sist 2s, sin nat 2 ts, sh ext, shel in ent skeen net 3, cnet, shel in reat sk nxt] 0(0, 1, 1.2, 2tmes, sin ast 2 do—7 (7,13, 13, 18, 18 ts, Faston of SLEEVE (make 2) ‘Gh 91 (103,103, 192,112,112), ‘Set Up Row for Open Filet Dein 7th ch fon hook counts as fist ch 2, ce mesh, ch 2 sk 2h, dein next ch repeat from * across—Z0 (34 34, 3B, 28, 38} dc and 29 (9, 33,97, 37,37) ee ps. Row 1 Ch counts as do, ch 2 here and thro ‘out, tur, sk irs de, de in nxt de, “ch 2, de in xt de epeat from * across working lst dein ch of beginning eh. ‘Row 2 Work in Open Filet shape cap Row 1 Tur, s sin ist (88,11, 11,1), 4 (cots as tsk nent ch? op. din not, ting in Open Fist toast 34.45.58)? sknext ch? sp trinnextch2 5 eve rem ts urworked 2428, 2,2, 28, 8, 23 (25,28, 21,21, Meh2ps, nb a at each ond ‘Row 2 C5 tu, sk fist rand ist do dn "ch, de net de; repeat om * css fo las ch 9p, eh 2, din tp of tung ch Row 3 Ch, tum, skrext ch? sp, de in not, contouein Open Fle ta last oh? sp (led by tring eta Sed ch of tring h}—22 28, 24, 2, 26,28), 212,23, 25,2, 29) ch? sp, an teat eath end Rows 4-15 Repeat last2 rons 6 mare tines (12, 72,14, 14, eee, 9¢11, 11, 13,13, 13)cha 498, and tra ech end fasten ft finishing Sew shoulder seams. Sow side seams. Sew see scams. Sew in loves, easing of neck edging ‘Round 1 With right sido facing, join yan with se in beck neck edge. working in sts nd ends of around nck age, wrk he following evenly. “ch 2, skmext 2 sts, sin next st repeat from * join with st in ists. Faston of lower edging Round 1 With ight side fcing, jon yarn with se ‘ina side seam at lower edge, working along. site side of fourdation ows, wor the allowing evenly, ch, sknext 2 sts, sein net st repeat from ron jin with tin frst, Fasten of ‘Weave inal ends. mtstitch diagrams (CECE ‘ip: 1 “tt ThREPEAT matings ‘rows of Open Filet S mt | I before beginning the XAT mo PP oo VY? 00 ion a iin REDUCED SAMPLE OF OPEN FILET PATTERN. Lf LMR Mice —— ceoner | RR NE XA OC? yo a Lys AS Wa, SET UP ROW L=\t REDUCED SAMPLE OF SHELL PATTERN 16,18, 18, 20, 20, 20)" 1% (1%, 2%, 2%, 4,4)" * 1% (1%, 2%, 2¥8,4, 4)" 9 (9, 81%, 8%, 8, 9)” = 9 (9, 8Y2, 81%, 8, 9)” ay 2 3 7 = s = 16 (18, 1914, 22, 24, 2543)" 16 (18, 19%, 22, 24, 2514)" waists aise. 14% (16¥2, 17%, 20, 22, 23)" 14% (16%, 17%2, 20, 22, 23)" RS bust e——___—__— 16 (18%, 20,22, 20%, 267 (18 20,22 20 267 rach / april 2000 « crochet today 13fac Easy embellishing techniques make simple A a crochet something spectacular. By tindsPerann Went to add instant pizzazz to your projects, with a big hit of color and texture, no fancy stitchwork required? All it takes are a few simple tricks to give plain crochet major surface appeal. ‘These embellishment techniques work best on solid single crochet, a fabric that forms a grid that makes it easy to add embroidery and more. Be sure to block your work before you get started as these effects may not stretch the same way as crocheted stitches. Embroidered Flowers Embroidering onto erochet is easy, and it opens up a world of ereative possibilities Almost any yam or embroidery floss will work: experiment with light materials fora delicate effect, oF chunky yarns for a bold statement. Tn the sample at right, we're working the lazy daisy stitch. As its name implies, this technique isan eagy way to make flowers without alot of fuss. Begin by thread {ng doubled 22° length of yarn through a yarn needle Insert the needle from back to front at the spot where you would like the center of the flower tobe, Pall the yara through, leaving 4" tail on the wrong side to weave in later. Leaving a 2° loop of yarn on the right side ofthe work, thread the needle hack through the same space you started, Next, at the point where you want the petal to ‘end, bring the needle back up through tothe right side ofthe work ard loop the reserved yern around it (fig. a). Bring the yarn over the loop, then insert the needle ‘back through the seme hole to secure the petal (fig. b).Insest the needle through the ‘enter hole again and repeat the process foras many petals as desired (fig. c). Weave in the ends on the wrongside ofthe work. Surface Slip Stitch Slip stitches worked on the surface of crochet fabric are ideal for drawing lines and shapes on your projects. Pina paper template to your piece, as showa a lett, to help guide yous you stitch. Holding the yarn on the wrong side ofthe fabric, insert your hook from front to back near the edge of the template ani draw up a loop. Move the hook along the outline of the shape, insert it hack into the fabric, and draw up another loop (fig. d), then raw this loop through the loop on your hook to complete the slip stitch (fig. e). Continue around the outline in this fashion, ‘As you work, lft the paper occasionally to ensure that you are setting the outline you want. If you're adventurous, try freehanding this stitch fortroly unique results 14 crochet today © march / april 2009‘Tey cach of the tchniquos here by malang our Embelichod Samplor Pillow on paue 48, Solid single crochet ereates a fabric with a hole a all four cor nets of each stitch, similar to the grid-like eidacloth used in cross | stitch, You can use this eurfaee t0 cross stitch stripes, letters, or charted images onto your erochet projects To make a ¢ross stiteh, insert the needle from the back side of the work at the lower left corner of the first stitch. Next, insert the needle through the hole st Basins Pays Off i o design your own piece the design on graph started number of rows area you want to ine a square on a to the same quate conrespondis itch the top right eorner of the ero~ chet stitch (fig. 1). To eross the stitch, bring the needle hack up to the front of the work through the bottom right hole and then insert it through the top left hole, ereating an "X" (fig. g). Ifyou're making a row of stitches, work: the firs half of the Xall the way across the row from left to right, then “cross” ceach stiteh on the way back—the work will be ess bulky this way this ease, sequins~onto matching sewing thread. Then, Sen be adorned with just about anything that has hold the thread together withthe yarn as you crochet (fig. h). a beads and sequins o paillettes and To make a beaded single crochet, insert your hook in = “houghyoucan sew theseembellishments on the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, bring the next completed the work, you can also add themas bead up to your work and let it fall to the hack ofthe stitch a porating them direetly into yourstitehes. (fig. i). Yarn, over and pull the Ioop through the two loops Sssin method is to string the embellishments on yourhook. encasing the bead. Se = es before you start crocheting, then work Bear in mind that with this technique the embellish. So = pour stitches at desired intervals. But what ment will naturally appear on the back of eseh stitch. For Soeeees mn embellishment has a hole that s too small this reason you should add the beads on wrong side rows; — yarn? when you turn the work tothe right side. all ofthe <= is dilemma, thread the embellishments—in embellishments wil be visible (fig. ).By Maya Mackowiak Elson Looking at Todd Paschall’s work today, you would probably never guess he spent many of his early stitehing years making endless svatches. "My sister taught me to crochet when Iwas 17 and I'd do itwhile I watched basketball. For along time, 1 just practiced my stitehes for fan.” ‘But when Paschall’s son was born 18 years ago and the newborn pictures arrived, he was struck with an idea—eould ‘he crochet a portrait that truly captured a person? “I knew it would be difficult,” he says, “and I thought it would bea good challenge for me.” He started experimenting with some ‘hing stmapler than a photograph—the image on a king of spades playing card. Paschall drew it out on simple graph paper and then hegan painstakingly crocheting, ‘counting stitehes and rows, stopping fre- quently to take notes. After several inches he realized ithe kept going, itwould have covered a king-size bed! Paschall wasn’t discouraged. He simply tied a different approach: computers. ‘Though he didn’t have any software training, Paschall gota few books and taught bimself to write a pattern-generating pro ‘gram, The first erochet projects resulting from these patterns were “cartoonish,” he 16 cochet today © march / apel 2009 Is that really crocheted? You bet it is. Meet Todd Paschall, the brains behind Crochet By Numbers, a crocheted portrait technique. recalls. "They looked good, but didn’t baave the shading down.” Paschal tweaked snd tested his program and ultimately, his perseverance resulted in his exchusve péttern-wrting program and erochet technique: Crochet By Numbers Crochet By Numbers patterns don't include graphs as one might expect. They are line-by-line instructions made a Todd Paschall original, entirely of numbers that tell the veader how many etitehes to stiteh, in which color, and when to switch to the next color, Lookingat one of these patterns without understanding how ta ead itean bea little dizzying. But onee learned, it's in fact pretty simple—fun, too. And of course the results are stunning. Paschall is perhaps best known for his crocheted portraits of cultural ions. Most recently, a portrait he stitched of Barack Obama created quite stir. attracting the attention of hundreds of stitchers online towhom he's given the pattern for free. Paschall’s also found success creating cus pene Oprab er eet coe tom portraits for individual clients and businesses such as coffee shops. “A lot of people don’t know it can be done and are fagcinated by it when they see it.” he says. can usually come up witha pricing structure that will fit into most budgets.” ‘Three years ago, interest in Paschall's work led him to stat teaching at asenior citizens’ center near his home in Atlanta, Georgia. “Tve gotten a huge response,” he says. "Alot ofthe seniors already know hhow to erochet, but I nun their photos through my software, then help them understand the numbers. They pick it up really quickly—one of my students is 93 and she's got it down.” Today, Paschall i lucky to crochet full- time, In addition to stitching portraits and teaching, he's training others to teach his technique atart and fashion schools. He also produces personal patterns for visi- tors to his website, which has turned out tobe one of the best things about his job. “People tell me the most amazing sto ries about their loved ones~a sister who died of leukemia, weddings, first-born babies,” says Paschall. “When someone erochets from a pattern I create for hem, they end up with a one-of-a-kind pieee, something that will last forever. That is the most rewarding thing about all ofthis forme.” Leara more about Crochet By Numbers atervehetbynumbers.com. itcrochet doctor write to us! Got a erochet question? Send it to us at feedback@crochettoday.com stitchy s.o.s. Our yarny pro demystifies starting rings, spread-out stitches and more. By linda Permann ‘When working ie dhe round, ifyon wane to-make ‘an object with tightly closed center (ouch as an amigurumi), start with an adjustable ring. Ifyou ‘want to make a motif with am open center (like a granny square), start with 2 chain ring length of chain stitches connected with a slip stitch, An adjustable ring, also referred tows a magic ring isn't magic at all-its simply an-unseeured Toop. You ean start witha faslylarge ring, which ‘ill make if easy to navigate your hook through the ‘ings youwork your first round of stitches. ‘Simply Toop the yarn into a ring and hold it with ‘your left hand (fig. a). Work your first round of stitches into the ing (fy. b).‘Then, when you are finished with the first round, simply pull the yarn ‘end taut to completely close the eemter hole. On the other hand, the chain ring is a fixed size loop. This means that i'you make the chai: ‘ring with the same number of chains for each ‘oli dhe willall have the same size center hole egginners may find the chain ring easier Gig: ‘to work with since the size of the sing will not change ifyou pull on the yarn end. pe Let's check to see ifyou're inserting your hook in the correct spot When you look at each stiteh, you'll notice there isa post (the vertical “leg” of the stitch; fig. d), anda "V" shape on the top of each stiteh (ig. e) ‘Traditionally, you should insert your hook under both loops of the "V" of each stiteh to form the next stitch. Itsounds like you may be inserting your hook in the space between each stitch instead (fig. which can cause the work 10 expand 60 that it looks more like mesh, Always he sure to insert your hook. underthe “V” unless the pattern indicates otherwise. 18 crochet today + march / april 2000 $s it better to pull the yarn from the inside or outside of the skein? hz tite ob many things ithe sre ative world, whether you pull your yarn from the inside or outside of a skein or hull i 2 matter of personal preference. ‘The benefit to starting your work with the center yarn end is that your ‘kein of yarn will tay in one place as you work, and the yarn will easily travel up toyour hands as you stiteh. On the other hand, when working with an outer ‘end, you'll ypically have to tug on your ‘yarn to “unwrap” it from the skein as ‘you go. and the skein will tend to roll around asyou do so. ‘One exception is ervchet thread, || which is typically wound around a card Doan epool and has no center endbut, the apool helps the thread stays nies and ‘ndy as you work, so go right ahead and starcwith the outside end. ea aa, Sees SS a‘march / april 2009 » crochet today. 19When the weather calls for a light extra layer, this darling cardi lacy cropped cardi is exactly what you need. By Robyn Chachula Re (EB Bamboo oo in Bosenbery try.this!. * 240A DEA Bamboo Westin {2020 Popes Rea + MODA DEA Beton Walia ea8i0 cele 20 crochet today + marc epi 2009 skill level: experienced sizes SIML XN finished bust 35 40, 42, 47/7/89 1015, 108, 205m finished length 16/(16/, 20/, 20/9'/61.5 (815, 51.5, 51.5em, excluding body ridding. gauge 24 sts (3 shell resets) and 11 rows = 2479. ver acy Shel patio. Remember to check gauge for best resis how to make a gauge swatch 26 Rows 1-11 Work in Lacy Shell pater Resulting gauge swatch should measure aoprox 3M" ‘3/°P25 x8.5cm. Adjust hook sie if necessary to obtain conect gauge note Cortigan is wored none piece ftom ower edge of back, upand over shoulders, civdod for fons and fronts are ‘then worked separately dow to lower rot edge LACY SHELL PATTERN ‘Row 1 (wrong sito) Sein Zn ch rom hook, ch, sk ext ch, stn next ch, ch 3 sk next ch, sin next ch, ch 43, skmnext 3 ch 2 in next ch, ch 3,sknext ch, sen next hy repeat from * across to last 2 ch, ch 1, sk net oh, se inlast ch ‘Row 2 Ch, tum, sein firsts, shel in next cl sp, “working over next ch sp son ch of foundation ch ‘centered below ch-3 sp shal in nat ch sp repeat from * across sin laste. ‘Row 3 Ch (counts as de, ch 1, tum, sin next 9, ch, sknext fl sp, sin next-t sp, °c, sin next ch-l sp, ch, skneat chet sp, sn next cht sp; repeat from * across, ch 1, ce in last 30. Row 4 Ch 3 {counts as do tun (de, ch, doin rst de, working over next hsp sc in ott sp 20s below [oh sp at centr of shel, “shel in next ch-2 sp, working over next ch'3 sp sc inch sp 2 rows below, | abbreviations used in this pattern fae) od a cae ree ree sees eae ta ule ga Rei idoceren eee brackets number of ‘€ singlo crochet ines indieated. skal (0 Wot decom in cies Oe, pls} spacets) Indicated. Soleus shall de, ch 13 times, den nccated space repeat from * across, (ch 1,2.) in ast ch 5p |Yormad by top of turing ch ‘Row § Ch 1, tun cin ist de h 1, cn net cht 5p, ch, scinnext ch-t sp, *ch3, sk next cht sp, sin next e+ sp, ch, sin not ch sp, repeat ram * across, ch, sin top of turing ch. ‘Row 6 Cr 1, tum sin ists, shelin naxteh-3 5p, “woking over next eh sp sen et sp 2 rows below, shel in nextch3 5; repeat from * actos, sn last sc Repeat Rows 3-6 for Lacy Shel pat. back (Ch 86 (28, 10, 118), Rows 1-24 (24, 32, 32) Work in Lay Shel pate 14(16, 17, 19) shals—consisting of 1316, 16, 16) full shells anda hat-shell on each en, Fou 4 of Lacy Shel pattem should be te last aw ‘worked, and psc should measure aprox 88/41, 11/724 21, 28,28) em fiom begining shape sleeve Do rat fasten ff. etore begining nat rw, remove ook rm lop nd wea chin atthe nd of theo 2 olows: jo a length of yar toto of turning ch ot laste, ch 1010, 16, 16). Fasten ff, Yu wil wark ares the Cains a th end of he next ow ne | bck ito dopps oo at bec of row. Row 1 rang site) O01 (1,17, 17) sin nh ro ook, ch, serene, fa neath, ch 3, sk nent’ ch, Be creative your way! « See Resources on page 98 for hep info and instlacy cropped cardi imnoxt ch, ch 3, sketch 1 (1, 2,2) mes, sein next ch, ch’, sknxt ch, sk nxt 2 de, sin next th p, continue .acy Shall atta as estab- shed acces to last ch sp, last chp, ch 3, sk mex 2d, sk next ch, net ch fh 3, sk next ch, sein nxt ch, ch 3, sk nox ch, se in ext ch] 1(1,2,2)times, ch, sk next ch, sein lst ch—25 9,45, 49) ch-sos and 96 (40,46, 805 Row 2 Ch 2, tu, [hel in next hp, working over next e+ sp sin ch centered below ch-3 spl (1, 2,2} times, shel in rent ch sp, working ‘ver next e3 sp sin turning ch 2rows below, continue in Lary Shell peter as established across to make 14 (16,17, 19) more shells, worke ing over next eh sp sein ast do2 rows Below, “shel in notch sp, working over nat ch sp se in ch centered below ch sp; repeat from * 0 (0.1, N1more tmels, shel in last 3 sp in last se—18 20, 23, 25) shel Belore beginning nex row remove honk fom loop, and work chain at the end ofthe row, as follows: ona length of yarn to top of turing ch of last row, ch 8, Fasten of. You wil work across the chains at the end ofthe next ow. nsert hook back int dopped fp at begining of row. ‘Row 3 Ch 10, sc in Znd ch fom hook, ch 3, sk next ch, scin next ch, ch, sknext 3c sin next ch, ch, sknext (2c he, ds in next tht sp, cantie in Lacy Shall pattem as estab lished atoss to last ch-1 sp, sin ast cht sp, ch 3, sknext (, tuning ch, 2 ch sin net ch, ch 3, sk next 3h, sn natch, ch3, sin ast ch— 4 (45,51, 5) ch-sps and 2 46,52, Es. ‘Row 4 Ch 2, tu, shell in nest ch sp, working ve nant 3 p sin ch centered below ch sp. shal in next ch-3 sp, working over next ch 3 sp scin csp 2 rows below, continue in Lacy Shell pattore ae established across to last 2 ch ‘ps, working aver next ch-3 sp scin ch centered blew ch’ sp, shell n last ch'3 sp id in ast S021 (23, 25,28 shel, Before beginning next rom, remove hook fem loop, and work a chain at the end ofthe row, as follows: jin a lenath of yarn to top of turing ch of ast ow, ch 8, Fasten of. You wil werk across ‘the cheins atthe erdof the next rv. Insert hk tack ino ropped loop a begining of rom, Rows 5-8 Repeat ows 3 and 4 twice—27 (29, 32,34) shells Before begining next row remove hook fom loop and work cain at the end ofthe row, a5 follows: jin a length of yarn 0 top of tuning eh of last row, ch 15 Fasten of. You will work anrss tho chains st the end of the noxt row. Insort hook back ino deopped loa at begining of rom, 22, crochet today © mareh april 2009 ow 9 Ch 1, sin 2nd ch from hook eh 3, sk ‘ext sn nexteh, oh 3, sk next 3 ch, sein xt ch twice, ch, k next (2 c,h, de}. cin ‘ext ch sp continue in Lacy Shll pater a5, established acrss to last hsp in ast cht 5p, ch3, sk net (de, turing ch, 2 ch, se in aext ch. ch3, sknoxt 3h, st innext ch, ch 3, sknext tie, sin ast ch—63 (67, 73,77) ch-sps ‘and 64 {68.74 70) se, ‘Row 10 Ch 2, tur, shell n next ch sp, working over net ch- sp se inch centered below chr sal twice, shel in net ch sp, working over next e-3 sp sin ht proms below, continue in Lacy Stell pattem as established across to last 4.ch3 sp, arking ver next ch. sp sc in ch centered below eh s, shel in next ch sp} ‘ice ide in ast st—32 (24, 37,99) sells ‘Row 11 Ch (courts as de, ch 7, tum, sia next ht sp, continue in Lacy Shel getter as esta- fished across to last sp scinlast ch sp, ch, ein top of wring er ‘Rows 12-23 (23, 27, 27) Work ven in Lacy ‘Shall pattern as established for 12(12, 18,16) ‘owes, Te last row you work should be Row 3 of tLaey Shell patter. ow 3 of Lacy Shell pater shoud be the last ‘on worked, and piece should measure eoprox. 16 (16, 20,207/40.5 (0.5, 51, Sm from boginning. divide for right front Row 1 Ch 3 {counts as de), (de. ch 1, dcp in first de, wening over ret dh gp since sp 210s elo cantina in er Sel pater as extab- lished or 72113, 14,18] sls, waking oer next ha spss incl sp 2 os below (6,012) in next ch-3 sp; leave rem sts unworked—13 (14, 15, 16} shells feonsisting of 12 (13, 14, 15) full sbelsenda al sel at each end. Rows 2-15 (15,19, 18) Wark oven in Lazy Shel par a established for 1414, 1,1 Row 6 of Lacy Shell pattern should be the last ‘pw wotked, ard pace should measur oppo 20, 25, 26/685 (835,675, 67.7 rom beginning. shape right neck and sleeve Row 1 Work in Lacy Shell pattern as established across to fst 3 spe. in net cht 59; leave am ts unwed aston ff “Row 2 Tus fest’ ch sp and jin yn with tin next ch pc, working evr sae ch spscinchvt sp 2rovs below, contr ein Lay Shel patna estab arose to tring ch, shelln wing oh —T1 (12,13, 14) stalls. ‘Roww 3.Ch5, tum, sin ist cht sp, contin in Lacy Shel pattem as established across to ast 3 ‘55, 85n patch 9; lave ram sts worked Fasten of ‘Row 4 Tun, sk frst ch:3 sp and join yar with st st inmext 3 sp, eh. working over same ch-3 sp2e inch sp rows below, continue in Lacy ‘Shall pattern as established! across ta tring ch, shel in tumingch—10 (11,12, 13) shells. ‘Rowrs 6-8 Repeat Rows 3and 4 twice8(9, 10,11) shal. Row 9 Ch4, tn, sein first eh- sp, continu in Lacy Shell pattem as established across to ast 3 ch sp, se in next cso: leave tom sts worked, Faston of Row 10 Tro, sk fist 2(2 4,4) ch sps and join yom with st stn naxtch-3 sp, ch 3 counts as (de, ch 1, 6) in same ch sp, working aver next cha sp sc inet sp 2 rows below, continue in any Stell patter as established across to tur Jing eh (de, ch 1,2 de in turing ch—6 (7, 7,8) shes consisting of $6, 6,7) ull shells and half shel on each end ow 4 of Lacy Shel pater shoul be the last row work, nd piece should moasure aprax. 244 (241A 30,3076 {62 7, 76m trom beginning, shape right front Rows 1-14 (14, 2, 22) Work even in Lacy Shell ote a established Row 16 (15,28, 28) Tun a tin rst s,s st inetd, lst in next ep, sin next de, inert ft 9,01, sin nent hsp continue in acy Shel pattem as estalishad ars. Row 16 (16, 24, 24) Workin Lacy Shel patter asestablshed across to lst ch sp shel in ast ch op, sinless Rows 17 (17,25, 25)-22 (22,30, 0) Repeat ‘ast 2 rows 3 tinos. Row 23 (23, 91, 91) Tur, s sti isto, lst indo, ol atin cht 9p, st nde, *3c in next chet sp.ch 1, sc innext ct sp ch 2. sin net chet ph: fepeet from * ass toast tsp in latch sp, ch dein ast so Festen off. ieee shoul measure approx. 32%: (82,4, 07825 1825, 103,108 em fom begining begin left front ow 1 $k 11 (11,13, 18} uworked ch: 5 fo: ‘owing right front ifor neck), jain yarn with sl st in ext chr’ sp ch 3 eounts 3 de, ch. en samo ch gp, continue in acy Shel pattem as established across—13 14,15, 16) shells cone sisting of 12 (13, 14,15) fl shells and a alt shell at each end Be creative your vay! « See Resources an page 98 for helpful nfo and instructions,body ribbing Wight side facing, jon yan with lt in edge of eartigan at ete ight ont tonto place 418, 19) Work even in Lacy Shell for 1414, 18,18 ros. pattem shouldbe the lat row finishing Weare inal ends Beck and sleeve |= ath stand cho 3c ch sp =i cht so, continue in Lacy Shell Sacre to latch sp, sein Teeiniost sc. #25 c,h), tum, , ch 1} =< continue in Lacy Sel pat |Susst last 3.ch gps; eave 91112, 13, 19) shells 2h st and ch to 31d ch sp 2 59, continve in Lacy Shalt arrose to tuning ch, fe ch ss de, 1) tr, le, oh 1) ==> s0 continue in Lacy Shell 2010s to last ch:3 sp 50,1, 12,13) shal Rows 3 and 4 twice—8 9,10, Speech stand cht id ch sp = skill level: easy finished measurements ‘Approx 123/31 Sem wide x7'/18em high gauge ‘With 2 strands held togather, 10's and 12's ows = 700m ‘Remember to check gauge fr best results! how to make a gauge swatch ‘With 2 strands lo, ch 17. ‘Row 1 Se 2nd ch fom hook and in each remaining chacross—10 so ‘Row 2-42.61, tun; sein each se auass. Swatch should measure approx 4'/10om square. Adjust hook se if necessary to obtain corect gauge. PURSE Sides (make 2) With strands ofA eld tog, ch 33 ‘Row 1 (ight sis) Se in 2d ch from hook and each ch ‘emining eross—32 se. ‘Rows 2-21 Ch |, tum; sin each so across Row 22 Ch 1 tun sin front lop ofeach se across Rows 23 and 24 Regeat Row 2 twice. A ed of row 24 fasten off Flowers (make 14 total: 3 each with A, B, C and D; 2 with £) With 2 sands held ton, ch 16. Row 1 Work 3h in 2nd ch ftom hook, “eh 1, 6) 3 tines) in ext ch, eh 1, sn next eh repeat fam * once ‘mote 1, dl 3 times} in each of next 2 chs, eh 1, se recone te bracket miny “ Uneess nested. rections inside peenteses into st Grip nied nese. Innes “eh 1, v3 times) n each of ext 2c, ch 4s in next ch repeat rom * nce move fo de] 2 times, ch, hin last ch—10 petals. Fasten of, eave along tal fr sewing. assembly Fold las’ fons of to edge of Puss Sidos to wong Sie, inating 2 raft sticks end to end an each Sid, Sew tas roi place below eat teks. Sew between aft sticks at top center of each side. Sew snaps on top center of each side. With right sides of Purse Sides tog. ‘matching rows, sew edges tog along left and right ‘edges. Turn Purse right side out. With wrong sides of Purse Sides tog, matching sts, sew bottom edges tog though back bars of funtion cs. Rll owes into ‘shape, tack bottom edges of flowers and sew in place ‘om fight side of each Purse Side. Make 3 rows of flow ars with 5 flowars nto a atta rs ae laws imide ow, arranging eos flowers shown in photo o as desired. finishing Wav in ons. stitch diagram FLOWER Be creative your way!» See Resources on page 98 for helpful info ad instructions.stones & stitches necklace Craft a dramatic accessory with this intriguing design, excerpted from Pat Harste’s new book Hooked on Jewelry. by Pat Haste 46 crochet today « march / april 2008 = skill level: intermediate sizes xS1S.M.U) finished measurements ‘each strap approx 117/28em long (excluding tes) x 6 faem wide note ‘The exact pendant used fr this pattem is longer ‘pommercally available. Any pendant can be used @s long as there are 2 spaces to crochet into the pen dant, gauge 9 sts in pattern = 2am, 20 rows = °/7.5em Remember to check gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch cn10. ‘Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from took and in each remain: ing ch aross-—9 se Row 2-5 Work same as Rows 2-5 af ght Stop. ows 6-20 Repeat Rows 2-5, 3 more times, then ‘opeatFows 2-4 once more. Swatch should measure ‘apo 4° /2em wide x37 Sem high. Adjust Rook site ifnecessay too NECKLACE right strap. Row 1 [wrong side) Make @ slip knot and place on ‘hook. With wrong side of pendant facing, work 9 sc in ight upper bar of pendant —9 sc ‘Row 2 (ight sie) Ch 1, tm: sein first st ch. sk ext 2 ss, sb in next 3st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, son Jast st se and 2 ch-2sps Row 30h 1, lui; sin fst st2 sin next ch-2 sp, se in next st, ch 3, sknext st, sein next st, 2s¢in next ch?2 sp sin last st—8 se and 1 ch sp. ‘Row 4 Ch 5 {counts as), tum, sk fist 4st, (tr in this pattern ye) chai) [Work erections | ge single crochet side brackets as many The cisencr tier at indatad | OWorkclreetions | #98) space) de parenthesesino | | tis) stitchies) ‘stor sp indicated. f table coat special abbreviations dtr (double treble crochet Yars over 3times, incerchook in apecfied st yarn over and craw | sp aloop, mover and draw trough 2 | loops on hook times. | s<2t0g (single crochet 2 stiches together) | Tinsethock in next, yam over andi draw up loop twice, yarn evar and draw through all 3 Toopt on hook Stag (single crochet 3sttches together) Iaere ok i next st, yn over ane daw up ‘leop) 3 tmes, yarn over and caw through alla oops on hook ch 1} 3 times, tin nest ch-3 sp, sknext 3 sts, dirin lat st—2 dr, 4 wand 3 ee sp. Row 5 Ch , turn sc in ist 2st, [sen next ch? sp, cin net st] 3 tines, se in tuening oh-§ sp—9 se Rows 6-73 Repeat Rows 2-5, 17 mote tines, or until strap measures approx 104°/27-5cm from beginning Row 74 Ch J, tun: stZtog, sc in each st across to last2 sts, se2t0g—7 so, Rowe 78 and 76 Repeat Row 74 twice—3 so, Row 77 Ch 1, tum; setog—1 30. Do not fasten off tie h 70. Remove loop from hook and fasten with sefe- ‘yp Cut crochet thread, leaving a 2yd/183em til Lanp tal of crochet ihreed over a short length of sewing thrad, Fold sewing thread in half end thread toth ends through eye of sewing needle. Stina 8 chips onto sevvina needle, side up to eye of needle, ‘nto sewing thea then onto crochet thread. ferove safety pin and place loop back on hook Be crostive your vay « See Resources on page 98 fr hoi info and instructions.ey‘Side al three chins up next to crochet hook. Working across chs, st st in next ch and in each remaining ch across—70 sis Fasten of left strap ‘Work same as Right Strap, working row t in eft upper bar of pendant finishing Weave in all ends. stitch diagram t 7, 76 ai XN A XXXXX 13 KXXXXXX 74 SE TNA To string the beads onto the crochet thread try using a WZ tip: ee vadau dental floss threader instead of a sewing needle KX eouee aand sewing thread. ‘STRAPembellished sampler pillow Simple, single crochet makes the perfect platform for all kinds of embellishments. Learn how to do several with this snazzy pillow pattern. By Linda Pemann Reece tad the yarn ©) sopremin if e=n5 skill level: easy finished measurements 18/405 x 16/40.Bom gauge 15sc.and 18 rows = #7/0um square ‘lomembe; to check gauge fr best results! how to make a gauge swatch ont, Row 1 Soin 2nd eh fom hook and in each remaining chacrose—15 s¢ Row 2-48 Ch tun sein each se ecto. Swatch should measur appox 4/10 square. Aust hook sie neassar a obtain cones gouge PILLOW FRONT beaded square Before bogining thread al beads onto sewing thread inthe follwing patter: 5 large glass beads, 4 seed beads] 7 tina, 5 ate alass beads. Bagiming on Ath ‘ow, hold ead in place with yan and erochet with both stands, siding up a bead to make each BSC ‘with D, ch 30, ‘Row 1 (ight side) Sein 2nd ch fom book and in each remaining ch acioss—29 sc. Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1, tun: se in each se across. Row 4 Ci 1, turn cin ist 2 sc (BSC in neat se sin ent 5st 4 times: BSC in met so, soins 2 so—24 se and 5 BSC, Row 5 fepeat ow 2 Row 6 C1, tun 36 is Ss [BSC inne se, sin next 5 so times —25 se and 4 BSC, Row 7 Repeat fw 2. ows 8-81 Repeat Rows 4-7, 6 more times. Row 32 Repeat Row 4. ‘Rows 33-36 Repeat Row 2, 4 more times. At end of Row 36, fasten ot. basic square ‘ith aporprate colo ch 30. eatve your way « See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions abbreviations used in this pattern | chis) chains) * Repeat directions fob cli coe leyaing * as any times See meet Vr esr ide soloed Late s anytime miatcied ——srindoaad special abbreviation | BSC (Beaded Single Crochet) Holding threaded | bad evend together with yar, inserthack in at, yarn over ard draw vp a loop, side one beed up | ‘read to back of st. yam over and daw through both loops on hook. Row 1 (right side} Sein nd ch from hook and eat remaining ch across —29 st Row 2 Ch, tum; sein eath se aooss. Rows 3-36 Repeat Row 2, 34 more times, Atend of ow 3, fasten of striped square With G, make Basic Square. With tapestry needle and 2 24"/8 tom length of D, cross stitch ove each st on ow 4 0n right side of square. Repeat on lows 12,24 and. flower square ‘Wit 8, make Basie Square. With apesty ned and 2 28 78cm length ofA dvb, ender our pet march / apt 2009 + cechet today 49Hower using lary daisy stitch on rg side of square in centr. Repeat with D; making 4 more ‘Towers, one on each side of center flower Repeat with C, meking 4 more flowers, on in each corner of square ‘ote Fefe to photogasit for placament and oan: tation of flowers, leaf square ‘With A make Basie Square. Tace and cut out eat texnplate With right side of square facing, pin tom- 50. crochet taday © mazch / april 2008 plato in centr of square, Work surfaces ts with Bo cuttin leaf, starting ext to ster, then temove template and wok linen contr of leat as ‘show in photograph. Fasten of. With Band C, make 4 more leaves with surace sl ston right side ‘of square as show in photograph, or as desied, note To work surfaces! st, insert hook fom frontto back of square in sp between sts and draw up a loop, “insert hockin next appropriate sp and draw pa loop, crave loap trcugh loop on hook (st adel repeat rom * around. lock eat square to measure 8/20.5om square. PILLOW BACK With Bch. Row 1 Sin 2c ram hook and each remalring ch gross 8 se. ovr 2 Gh 1, tun cin gach s actos Rows 3-24 Repeat Row 2,22 more tines, chang ing to Cin last ston Rowe 24 Rows 25-48 With , repeat Pow 2,28 nore times, changing to A in ast ston Row 8 Rows 49-72 With A, repeat Row 2.24 moe times. At end of Row 72 fasten off Block Back to measure 16°/40 Som square finishing Weave inal ends, With ght sites fcig, whip sich Beaded and Flower sauares together along ane side edge Repeat with Leland Stiped squares. Whip seh ined squares togethe long ane exe, a sown photograph, rating one large Fon uae, Plae Fort and Bek with wong sides together With Font acing and wore in Yvough bt thicknesses, in maehng color with ati ancora ch 1, in sae joi ing, sn each se around 3 edges of Front and Baek, changing calor to mah main oo of 8 /20.5en square and woking 2 sin st before an after each caves pow Fen, hon se along ast ice: jin it tin te. Fasten oft. Weave in ond, mt leaf templatepou ara teBring a little light, lacy warmth into your home with this elegant afghan. By Marianne Forrestal o==> skill level: intermediate Rouen finished measurements Approx 52° /1a2em x 65"/166em gauge ‘With hook, 2 patter repeats = 6,/1Sem; 6 rows 3 f5en Femember to check gauge forest rests! how to make a gauge swatch With H hook, ch 22. Work same as Rows 1-8. Atend of Row 1—2 Visi. ‘Sweich should measure approx 6°/15em wide x 3'/15em high. Adjust hook sie if necessary to obtain correct gauge, AFGHAN With Hook, ch 172, ‘Row 1 [tight side) Scin 2nd ch from hook and in next che ch, sknext 3 chs, Vstin next ch, ch 3, sknext 3 chat: 8 in next chs; repeat from * across. ending Jastropeatat*; sn last 2 chs-17 Vsts. Row 2 Ch 1, tun, sci fist st; * oh 4, sk nent so, shell Inch-2.p of next Vst, ch ,skrnexts, stn net 5; repeat from * across—17 shells. Row 3 Ch 7 (counts ast and ch sl tun; sc in next Se; ch 7, sein next 5 do epeat from * across: ch3, tein last se—16 cl? sps Row 4 Ch 3 (count as de now and throvghout tam; dein fist * ch3, sk nest sc. s in next 3 se, ch 3, sk ext sev; V-stin next c-7 9; repeat from * across, ‘ending last repeat at **:2 dein Ath ch of beginning ch- IAB Vsts ‘Row 6 Ch 3, tum; 2 din frst de, skrext de; *ch 4, sk next sc, $n nent sc, ch 4, sk next sc; shel in ch 2 sp of next V-st: repeat from * across, ending last repeat at * sknext dc, 3 dein 3rd ch of beginning ch- 3-16 shells. Row 6 Ch 1 tum: sein irs de: * ch7, sein next ‘repeat from * across; ch 7 cin last 3.de—17 che? sps : 52 crochet today e march / april 2009 in this pattern | | aio tainty + Repeat sections de double crochet following ™ es many Soran tengo ~ Oeoeacee | Inside brackets as mary sist dip itch times as indicated. sp(6) spacet) ‘ah stiches) 1 treble crochet | ‘special abbreviations ‘Vat stitch De. dh 2 cel nspected store shel dein spectied ep | ‘Row 7 Ch1, tu; ein fist 2s; * ch3, sk next se, Ve tin next ch-7 sp, ch 3, sk nent ct; ein next 33; repeat from * gross, ending last epeet at *” cin ast 29-17 Vis ‘Rows 8-101 Repeat Rows 2-7, 15 more times, then repeat ows 2-6 once more, ‘Row 102 Ch 1, tum; sc in fst 3 dc; * ch 7, sk next do, stint 3 de, sk next d; repeat rom * acros; ch 7, stinlast 3 do—17 ch? sps. Do not fasten off edging Round 1 (ght site) h 1, tum. 3 sein first se feomer made sn nxt sz, sk ots, work Se in each eh? ‘ponds in each acess ost se, werking 4 so (insta of ein 3c, 7h, 1h and 150 ch? ps ke next s,s in next sc, 3 in lasts [coer made woking along side ede, [cn edge of acs, 2s in ie ofeach de, 3 tin edge of echt] across, working 4 sc (steed of 3s] n edge of th on sf woking ine ps of cs log bottom ege, 3 sin rst ch (cere made, [2 ein each chp, sin ch at base of each Vat, cinch at base of each se ocoss skipping ch fastead of working sein ch) at ese of th and 12H sts, 3 cin lasts (comer maek: wor ide edge same he ido ede jin witht tin ist c—618 se (131s ontop and baton edges, 17 se on ach sido ge and 3 sin each camer Be creative your way! « See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructionsfe ee eeairy spring thr Foralless ornate look, you can leave offthe fancy border and simply work Round 1 of edging. ‘Centr se of 3 ein each comer on round Vis comers Round 2 With J hook, sl st in next se, ch 4 Icount as de ‘and ch sh, ch 1] twice, dein same se; ch 1, sk ‘ext se de in next st] across to next comm, ch 1, k next 0° do ch 113 times, din next comes; repeat fom * around, ending last repeat at jon with stn 3a eh of beginning cht. Round 3 SI st in ext ch and in net de, st in next ch-1 sp, ch 6 (counts as de and ch sp, din same chet sp; * ch, sk next 2 de, sin next de, fs in next csp, sin ext de} 5 times, ch 3, sk net 2 ch sp **; dc, ch 3, de) in next ch-1 3p: repeat from * around, ending last repeat at +; jon with sl sin 3d ch of beginning ch6 54 crochet today » march / april 2009 Canter csp in each comer on round 3 should have (de, ch 23, de) worked init ‘Round 4 Ch 4 counts as de and ch sp now and throughout dc, ch 3, de in next ch sp, ch 1, dein next de, ch3, sk net sc, sin nat 8 so, ch3, sk next = *; de in next de, ch 1; repeat trom * around, ending last repeat at; join with lst 3d ch of begining ch. 4 Round 5 (h 4, doin nest de, ch}; * [ech 3 en next ch-8 sp [eh 1, de in next do twice, ch 8, k net sc, se in ‘ext7 se, ch3, sk next s**: cin neat de, ch 1] tice ‘epeat from * around, ending last repeat at * join Round 6 Ch 4, cin nest, ch 1] wie; * fe, ch 3, de) in next ch. sp, ch 1, dn nox del 3 times, ch3, sk next se, scinneat 5s, ch 3, sk next sot [de in next de, ch 1] 3 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at join ‘Round 7 Ch 4, [de in next de, ch 113 times; * (ce, 3, ‘ein next ch3 sp, (ch 1, d in ext del times, eh 3, ak next sr, cn naxt 3c, ch3, sk nox se **: cn not de, ch 114 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at sion Round 8 Ch 1, scin same ch as joining. *[eh3, cin ext de 4 times, ch 3, sin next ch:3 ap [eh $¢ in next le] tes, ch 4, st in 3rd ch fram hook (ient made, ch 19% sin next de: repeat from * around, ening last repeat at *; join with sl sin ists, Fasten off finishing ‘Weave in ends mtstitch diagram EDaING Not: To work accurate ‘mbar of san und t (fedging reer to “natnclons WAIN A ie | x x os Al XXXXX! xX Las ee LAX KOQOD KS OIA $ ‘B KX: eee ee ens RK EXXKX XXX’ es AX XXXXXXXKX, [REDUCED SAMPLE OF PATTERN ‘march / april 2009 « crochet today 6Baoe Male me meee ere arora Bee arama ee graphic punch in TOTAAL cheery throw. Seesul Le i / iFED IEART Desimnor Sport Sea/Sgchalls each appro argyd 25g (aor) “Zhalls eth 26002 Black (A) 7281) Granite (B) e577) Boy (0) 3601 Coens (D) apse Cotte 1A i) ¥3313 Lagoon (3) +Sice 8 (5mm) crochethook. ‘rany sizot obtain correct gouge ‘Yam needle (EB Designer Sport in Pistachio today + march / april 2008 esa skill level: intermediate finished measurements por 834/136 x 61°/155m gauge Motit=7/9em square Remember to check gauge fr best resuits! AFGHAN Motif (make 8 of each color) \With appropiate coor, ch, jin wth lst form a rng Round 1 (right side} Ch 5 [counts as fist de and oh-2 [cin ing, oh 217 times: in with lst in 34 ch of beginning ch'b—B dc and 8 ce? sp Round 2 Sst in next ch? sp, ch 1, (8, ch 1, 6. tid ch 1, sein sre ch-2sp petal made, “sc, ch 1, ee, Ac, 1, se) inet ch? sp petal macel repeat from * around join with sl stints st—8 Round 3 Pung petals forward and wotkng around fost ofeach de on round 1, se around back of post of frst; *ch 3, around back of past of noxtdo"*: ch S (commer mado), se around back of posto next de; repeat from * 3 motes times, ending ast repeat at **: ch2, join wth dn ists last comer made!—8 sc, 4-3 sand & conar eh sp. Round 4 Gh 3eounts 2s da, 2 de around post of join ing de; "3 dein next ch sp": 19 de, ch 3, 9d in next ‘omer eh ap: repeat fram * 3 more tnos, ending last repeat at ** 3.dcin ast comer civ5 so eh 7 join with abbreviations used in this pattern. chi) chain) de double croches bide hell dove cocker sae angle crochet slat slpstich A treble crcht ok oko + Repeat dvectons following + ae many times be indicated Work rections esse Brackets as many times as indicated, ee Faden ch of beginning ch corner ch sp made) ‘12.groups of de and 4 corner ch eps Round 5 Ch 3 (eounts a de), 2 de around post of in: ing de; “sk nox de, 3. in sp before next 3 6; repeat from * across to next comer ch sp sk next 3 de**, 8 do, oh 3,3 de} in pont comer ch sp repeat from * 3 more times, ending last repeat at °*; 3 dein last comer hsp ch, jin with hd in 3" ch of beginning 2h (corer ch-3 sp mad-—16 groups of 3 td ae 4 comer 3 sps Round 6 Ropeat Round 5-20 groups of 3 de and 4 comer ch sas. Round 7 C3 |eounts a ce}, de around post of joining Inde; "de in each de across to next comer ch so*, (2 ch. 2 de) in next corer ch 3 sp repsat from * 3 mare times, ending last repeat at **.2 dein last comer ‘dh gp oh. join with in 3d ch of begining ch-3 (corner c3 sp made!—78 de and & corner ch pS. Round 8 Repeat Round 7—82 de and 4 comer cht 9s. Fasten of assembly Refer a chart for pacemont of motifs. Join otis into Brows with 7 motifs in each row as oles: With right sides of 2 motifs tog, warking through bth thicknesses, join with lst n back oop of mile ch in corns tin back loop of each ch and de across to and ineluding riddle ch in next comer Fasten off edging ‘Round 1 With ight side facing, jon with st in any Be creative your way! « Soe Resources on page 96 for helpful info an instuctionsstitch diagram Se CL Tit oA L11\ ATE sl st around post of hde at ary mati 01 ound of edging, ch 3 (cou oy ihyar 5 needle, wea ai ino to ofeach wea pl tght and stich op tightly o base ot do cf Won Bobble at ring nd at certer of bobbles finishing With right side facing jon desired color with Weave all ends, rmacch / april 2009 « cochat today 59Sturdy cotton yarn and chunky bobbles make this heavy-duty kitchen scrubbie ready to tackle all the dishes in your sink. By Maya Mackowiak Bison (ED) Creme dela Grime in Aqua Jade tip: Foran extra “scrubby” scrubbie, work two fronts and attach them back- to-back so that there are ‘popeorns on both sides. {60 crochet today « mate / api 2009 ema skill level easy finished measurements ‘Approx S/'/14em diametar gauge Exact gauge isnot essential for this project. notes: 1 When not in use,cary A loosely up the wrong side of the front piece. 2. Work with ight sce Facing throughout 3 Grochet loosely, especialy when making the p>. ‘coms, to avoid cuting 4 The fronts worked with two strands of yam held together To make this easier, separate one ball each of ‘A.B and into two balls. Wind a second bal from the niga acl use a kitchen scale to erste that both bulls are approximately the seme weight. FRONT Round 4 {right sida} With tho larger hook and 2 ‘strands of eld togethar, make an aejustable ring: ch 3 equnts a first), work 1 den ing; cin wth st st in top of baginning ch—12 de Drop A, but do not fasten af, Pall gently, but fly, on tal to tighten rag. Round 2 With? sands of 8 held togethar caw up a {op in sare sta jin, ch 1 (losely, 2.8 in same st, 3+ de popeom in next do, (2 cin next de, 3d popeom in ‘next de] 5 tes; jo with si stn begining ch—12 so ‘and 6 popcorn. Fasten off B ‘Round 3 With 2 strands of Ahold together, craw up a Joop in same st as oi, ch 2 (oosey), (working over rant 2c, work 2 spiked in corresponding oo 2 rounds below, 2 doin next popeorl 6 times; join with lst in fist spike e—T2 spie-doand 12 de, Drop A but do not faston off ‘Round 4 With 2 strands of © held together, dew up 2 Joon in same st as join cht (loosely). 2 cin same st, de popcorn in next st [2 sc in next st, 34 popcom in ‘ext st] 11 times join with st in Begining ch—24 sc ‘and 12 popoor, Fasten of C. Round § With 2 strands of A hed together. craw up 2 in this pattern i ht) caine) ata) teen) de dovsle cochet [] Wik diectionsin te sngleseches adhe rumbr of See Mmeindeates. 1 Side popeorn (3 double crochet popeomn! 3 le inaleatad skill level: intermediate finished measurements ‘Apptox 48°/122am x 48 /1Z20m, gauge Pounds 1 and 2 = 4°/10em diame motif =15"/98em square ‘AFGHAN First Motif Wh oak ch jon wth tt fxm ing Round 1 (ig sie] Ch nuns 2 de, work 15 de in ‘ing; jain with stn ech of begining ch3—16 d. Round 268 curs a cae sp, dein sae ch 2 ing “2st cdi et de past fem * around ch 2, stn on wth stin rd hf bpiningch6—16 Bch sos and eh2ps ‘Round 9 Sst in oxt ch sp, wok ogining PC in same cp: “ch?, dimmer crs, ch 2%; Pin ret ch sp; epeat fa * around, ending lest repeat 2." jinwit stn top of begining PCB PC, 8 de and 16ch2 ss Round 4 Si str next h-2 sp, work begining Pin same oh? 5; “ch 2, dn nant de"; 22, PCin net 2p wie; peat fom * ound, enfing ast opt ‘atch, PC innexte-2 sp, ch: jin—16 PC, Bde ‘and 24 ch2 5p. ‘Round 5 Slat innoxt ch? p. work basing Fin same ch? "2 dein net doch 2, Pin at 2p] 3s, repeat from * rod, ening lst repeat at * [eh 2, PCin next ch? sp 2 Uns, ch 2 join—24 PC, de and 322 sp. Round 6 Sst in ext ch-2sp, ac bgining Pin same oh? p02 dein net do [612,PC in net ch? sp times; peat om * around, ending last repoat a [eh 2, PCin next ch? 9p] 3 times, ch 2: jnin—32 0,8 do an 9 ch2 ep, ound 7 Ss in next chs ain etd, hous el, 2 dn same de "4, sent ch? 5p, PC in rextev2 sp, ch 2c, PCin ext cp, ch next? 9p, in ret, tepeat fom * to ** one: 4 dein nat repeat fom * around, ending est rpeat ‘in this pattern chia) hein) + Rees aioe 1 soxble rocket ing a5 ran - ae single crochet es | cE Ne Hscebaciaoes mary || | Mae Ger eed | 9719 sets), Work cectione ‘st{s).stitchies) __ inside parentheses into: | te teabig crochet storsp ndicaed. | fapcom) Ch 3,4 dein samme ds jing, op leap fom hao ee Rep thosgh pcpcor) Work § de in-specified st 61 9p) Ele toni state ee le ecamane, le =i a ian tous ‘at °% jon with sl sin 3d ch of beginning 3-24 PC, 1206, 4s, 1B che ps and 18 e+? sp. ound 8 Ch (counts 28:4) din same ch a joining: “ti ch 2, in next de, 2 d in next dc; **ch 5, PC in next cl? sp, ch 2, PC in next c-2 so" [ch sin next ‘hsp wig; rpoat from ** 10°* once: ch5***; 2 de in next de; repeat fram *atoand, ending last repeat at ‘+: join 18 PC, 8, 18d, Bsc, 205 sas and 12 chaps Round 9 i stn nox, tr andch-2 sp, ch3 [counts a dl (6, ch 2, t, 2d in same ch-2 sp, “th 5, sein text ch 9p, ch, PC in next ch? sp, chs in next ch sp]3 times, ch, PC in next ch? sp. ch, se in next ch sp, oh 5™: (2 de, ch, 2 6) in next ch-2 repeat fom around, ending lst repeat at *: ioin-—8PC, 8, 16 d, 20 se, S2ch-5 spo and 4 cr? sas. Round 10 SI st/n next de, tend ch? sp, oh 8 counts ‘8 dl dt ch 2, ty, 2 de) in same ch? sp; “eh, sin ‘ext ch-5 sp] 8 imas, oh 5™: (2 de, tr, ch 2, tr 2 in next ch-2 5p, repeat from" around, ending last repeat at **;join—8 uy, 18 de, 32 se, 36 hsp and 4 ch-2 ops Feston of, Be creative your vay! + See Recources on page 98 for helpful info and instructionsbobble star afghan 88 coche dey mare apt 008 Motifs 2-9 Rounds 1-9 Work same as Rounds 1-8 on First Moti rote See “Assembly” before wotkng Round 10. Each ‘mot wil hae ether one side or tse joining one-side joining Round 10 S| sin nest de, tr and ch? sp, ch 3 counts a8 ec} (, mc 2, t, 2) in same ch2 sp [ch sc in next ch spl 8 times, ch5,(2 de toh 2, t, 2 de) in next ch-2 Sp: fch 8, ein nent ch 918 times, ch *(2 de, tin next ch? spon curent mote 1, sts in eoresponding ‘2 spon adjacent mate 2 de) in same cr2-5p ‘on cuitent motif" (ch, si stn next ch sp on ajacent ‘mat, ch2, sin next c+ 5 spon current moti 8 times, ch 2, sist in mex 5 9p on ajcent moti, ch 2; repeat fom * to ** nee, [sc nent ch-5 sp] 8 times. ch 5: on, two-side joining Round 105 st in next de, tr and ch? sp, 3 [eoun's 2 dol, 6, t ch 2, i, 2 de) in same c-2 sp; [oh 5, sein ‘ext cr pl 8 ties, eh; “(2 det in next ch-2 spon ‘current moti ch 1 Ist in enrtesponding ch-2 sp on ‘adjacent motte, 2d) in same c2 sp on curant mmotf*, [ch 2, Ist in ext hsp on adjacent mati ch 2, sc in next chS spon current motif] 8 times. ch, | st in next e-5 sp on aacont motif, ch2; repeat from * ‘once; repeat from * to once th S, sein next ch sp) 8 times, ch 5; join assembly Jin raisin Rae 10 to 3 ows with 3 mf n each ale sO abril pencomet thee paste 4. Work 5 double eothets into these space. Crop. the las oo rom te hook Binsere hock inte the ist dlble crochet. “SP kup tie cropped loop and pul through the rst ‘double erachet to form the popeorn. 2 rou, working onesie or S40 side joining as nde, make ing sire right ste ofeach mot is acing, edging ‘Round 1 With right side facing nd hook, jin with st st in any corner eh:2 sp, ch, sc in sae comer ch-2 sp: "sci next 3 ts, (4 Sc n next ch-5 sp. sn next so, 3 sin next ce sp, sn next sc] 4 tines, ¢ se in next cl sp, 5 in next 3 sts" se in next 2 joined 2 sps: repeat from * 2 more times, ending last repeat at *; 3 sen next comer 2s repeat fom ” 2 more times, eliminating lest 330 on last repeat jon with stn fist se— 580 so. Round 2S stir nest se, ch2foouns a hic), 2 hd in seme s, hi in each se around, working @hde in canter se (of 3 in each comme, join with st st in nd ch of beginning ch-2—588 hd. note Corner is worked in Sd st of sts in comer [instead of in 2nd st of 3st in come in ‘ound 3 to compensate for hd st leaning t ight ‘Round 3S) tn rext 2, ch 2 (counts as hao), 2 hd in sama hd: (PC in next he hd in next hdc} 36 times, PC in next ie, hein next no"; 3 hd in ext te for cor- rer; repeat from * around, ending lst repeat a *; hd io onthe; joit—148 PC and 48 he Round 4 S stn next i, ch 2 {counts a hee, 2h ia same hde, hen each hd around, working 3 hdc in contr hide of 3 dein ezch comer, join 604 he Round § Oh 1, son same ch as joining “rev sein next hie to sight of lasts; ropeat from ” around oin—B0M rev st Fasten offstitch diagram Seeops muatch / ape 2009 « cocher day 69angular granny throw A three-sided twist on the traditional granny square, triangle motifs fit together to make this classic throw geometrically modern. 8y Joyce Noréstiom ema Ronen cs skill level: intermediate finished measurements ‘Approx 51°/129.Sam x 57°/144 Som gauge ‘motif = 6/°/16 Sem diameter (74°/18S0m along ach Sida} Fememter to check gauge fr best resus! AFGHAN Triangle 1 (make 52) With Ah join with st st form ang, Round 1 (ight sie} Work boing lin ng, 3, ining times, ev: in wit tin op of Boing Ch-Boland 6 ch ap. Fasten } ound 2 With gt ie faci, on B wth sin any tsp ch 3 lous as dt Bhd, 3, wh’. 3 dein wey rest s,s ext (c,d) in next cr sp: : repeat from 2 mre times, ending lst oat at @B Super Saver in Light Sage {Gc, ch 1} in next ch-3 sp; join with sist in 3rd ch of begining ch3—3 24d, 6h ss and 3. sp Festen ff. ound 3 Wit it side ac, jon A wt stn any civ sp. ch 3 counts de “ere de. en ox poh, 4d in nent ch sp. dein next & can 6"; de in ext et rope from * 2 mare tines, ending last repeat at" joint de and 3 ch sp. Fasten of ‘Round 4 With right side facing, jon B wits stn any ‘hsp, ch 1, (88, ch 2,3 se) in same ch sp 2s jin ing, sc in next 17 de; I se, ch 2,3 so} in next ch sp, ‘sc in rext 17 del twice; join with stn fst se—69 ac ‘and 3 comer ch-2 sp. Fasten of. Triangle 2 (make 52) Werk same as Tianle 1, except use 8 forRounds 1 and 3 and A for Rounds 2 and 4 assembly Join tits into 8 rows of 13 rangle, alteating “Tiangles 1 nd 2, stating and ending with angle 1 in | 4 rows and Tangle 2in other 4 rows as follows: With | fight sides of 2 accent wings to, werking trough adsense LININNN/NA WAVAVAVAVAVEN, LININ/N/ N/a BAAN NV VIVINVNEN WAVAVAVAVAVAY, oo : ‘both thicknesses, join with ts in back Ip of frst se on ‘edge, sist in back loop ofeach sc across. Fasten of Join rows tog in same manner, aerating rows and [oining points of center wiangies where 6 tangles ‘meet with sl sti cy 2 spon point of contervianges edging ound i With ht sie facing a A with tin fest mined sn fist angen Rw 1 nn igh ‘comer, ch 1, s¢ in same sc as joining, ch 1. Work as fol tows: Sk every ever-numbered sc on lang edges of wian- ds. er, ch 1) eyo ruber tn ong edges of tangles (12 sc and 12 ch-1 sps along long edge af wach range wok, hn comer hrs of en ter ingle where 2 iengles ar ina along top and toto oes works, ch in eth comer c+? sp here 2 tangles ae joined outer comers tomers of afghon anda tan ight ex of joie Rows 3 aed 2, 3nd Sand 6, ar 8 war, chin jing cf cer joa tings whee viernes ar jad {fener corners along left and right edges of joined Rows 2 and 3,4 and, ad 7 on wth stn iste. ous 2 and 201, 20 atch sp“ 1. sk nxt 2,3 inant ch repeat fom * arcu hs net jin. Aor of Round 3, fasten of finishing ‘Weave inal ends m assembly diagram Be creative your way! » Seo Resources on page 98 fr helpful info and instructions |angular granny throw tip: stitch diagram Try @ more color ful palette by eee eee using more than two colors, changing yarns as desired in Se js : ee At Ear, ot es 72 ciochettodey « march / april 2008Spruce up a simple skirt or any item of clothing with these cute and easy flower appliqués. By Linda Permann [RED HEART LusterSheen, goxindg balls, cook approx Rgydo6m (aero) 1 ball each: 0001 Whit (A 20518 Lt Mulberry (8) #0519 Dk, Mulberry (Cl +0221 Burarcup (0) #0919 Cherry Red (6) 0517 Turquoise (F) + Size FS (378mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gouge Purchased skit or maka your ‘om: we used Simplicity pat ‘sem #4798) + Sowing machine or sewing needle “Matching sewing threads + Straight pins or safety pins Varn ngedle os EB LacerShoen in Turquoise => skill level: easy finished measurements large flower 3/9 diameter three petal flower 1/3em diameter four petal ower 17/4 Sen diameter) notes 1 Skint shown ie gis size 8. tyou are making a larger size, you nay want to make e few ext motifs and mix ‘hem ito the design on your skit 2 Each flower begins with an adjustable ring you pre fer, bagin by chaining and joining with slip stitch to form ring instead of using the adjustable rng method, FLOWERS Large Flower (make 1in each of these center/petal combinations: D/B, FIE, E/C, C/A, NP) With fist pected color, make an adjustable rng Round (right side) Ch 1, 10 sn cng, jin with st sin fist se—10 se Round 2 Ch 1,2s¢ in same seas jinng, 2 sc in each around join—20 se. Round 3 Ch 1.2 sin seme seas joining, sin next se; *Z inert, sin nets, repaat rom * around join—0 se. Fastan af. ‘Round 4 With ight se facing, jin second specified ‘olor wth sl stn any ston flund 3, ch 1, sein same se 2 lring and in next2 se: "ch in Zl ch rom hook ‘ond in nox 2 chs petal start sin xt 5 sz:0n Round 3: repeat from * arcund, ending last repeat at ™*: sc in ast 2 se; join—48 se Round § “Sk ext sc on Round 4 de in fee loop of rixt 2 chs on petal, 8 din foe oop of next ch, sk next se, dein next 2st on oppaste se of petal, sk next 2 so ‘on ound 4° st st in next se; repeat from * round, enc ing last repeat at ° jor with stin joining sl st 6 petals Fasten of Three Petal Flower (make 1 in each color) \With anropricte colo, make an adjustable rng, ‘Round 1 (right side) Gh 1,12 sn sing jon with fist se—12 se. Be creative your way! « See Resources on page 98 for halptul info and instructions abbreviations used in this pattern his) dain) de double crochet * Repest drecions following "as mary cccegecsner Wet sindeates 1) Work rections sk sho inside rockets a5 let clip itch many tres a ind H{s) stichles) cated ‘special abbreviations spike single crochet ($30) Soke stich is worked he er more rons below arevous on. For spike fngle clochat sts worked in four petal lower ineart hook canter ing instead af in sch below yorn ver and crew vp a leo height of working run yn over ane craw through both loose on ho Round 25 stn next sc; 2 dein each ofnext 2 se, st ‘neat 2 sel 2 times: 2 dein each of next 2s jon with i tin joining s1st—3 petals, Fasten aff. Four Petal Flower (make 1 each in these can ter/edge combinations: C/F, C/D, B/A) With frst specified coor, make an aajstabo rng. Round 1 (gh side) Ch 1,12 sc ing: jon with I stin first so—12 so ‘Round 2 "Work? de in each of next 2 so" 3 sin next ‘repeat fom * around, ending ast epeat at“: jon with sl stin joining st st—4 petals. Fasten off ‘Round 3 With rig side facing, join second spectied «olor with sc in fst dc worked on Round 2; *2 stn each of next 2 de in nant de, SSC in canter ing, sks! 3t behind SSC"; sc in next de, repeat from * around end= ing last repeat at“; join with lst in ist —24 se and 4850, Fasten of finishing ‘Weave in all nds. Lay out notion skin with ight sige facing as shown in photograph Fes fee to change ‘arengement of motifs, if desited You may wish 0 use ‘more mois fra larger size sk, o owe for @ salir size sit Pin nots in pace. With sewing necle and ‘thread or sewing machine sing a walking foot if You have one sew around outer ede of ach prochet met ‘machin treed coor to eoch matt as you go. sewing byrhand, sew ain aross canter of age flowers to fr: ther secure motifs if desire, march / april 2009 « ccochet today 73stitch diagrams TE BA hy (XN AK x wo OS ae ZISY eX RE SY i % Oy SB eS REOSS, en ee OS KS <4 LARGE FLOWER special stitch how-to 2.Yarn ove ae pul loo up tothe same level as the previous sich £3 Yarn over and pul tough both loos onthe took tocomplot one spike single roche Af Ste ERIS Ga THREE PETAL FLOWER Xx ry INAS SARS. SAN EGOS FOUR PETAL FLOWER 74 crochet today mareh / april 2000March / apil 2009 «granny car ri girl The perfect layer over T-shirts, tank tops, and even turtlenecks, this sweater will warm—and delight—your little fashionista. »yTavane te ‘RED HEART Designer Sport 3on/85e alls each approz ‘apgyi/ecamn acne, 212.3 3 aks 570 lish Rose A) +1(1, 3.1) all750 Ge Pink (8) +1114, 1) ball 3868 Coon (C} =Sive Gs nm) erctet hook or any sce bin core me + Size H/8 {Sem} crochet hook (for Calareina oni) +21, 3,3) buttons —/50m, Satoh markers Yarn needle the yarn woh ana AMES (EB Designer Spr in Gti Pink try.this! ‘+ RED EATT Desig Spo 2618 Lagoon wih #001 Aun Toe and 1388 Cocon 78 crochet todey « march / pit 2008 ene skill level: intermediate 2146.8) years finished chest 23 25,29, 311/58.5(635, 735, 73m finished length 11} (12%. 14, 16)/29|31.5, 355, 405iem gauge 48 ss and 7 rons = 4'/10em over patter stitch Fomenter to check gaye fr best results! how to make a gauge swatch nie. Rows 1-7 Borinning with Row } workin Patten Stitch fr 7 rows —15 sts, Resulting gouge swat shuld measure approx 4x 4/10 Tem, ‘Adjust hook size if nacessry to dbtin correct gauge. notes “The cardigan is worked in one pote from the neck doy tha bartom af he armholes. Then the right fron, back, and left font are worked as one piece, and the sleeves re worked separately 2 To change color: Work ast stith of old coor to last ‘yam over yam over with new color ae draw through all laops un hook. Continue working with new clo. pattern stitch ow 1 2: in Ath eh from hook, “sk next 2 eh, 3d in net ch epeet from * across. ‘Row 2 Or 4 counts ase, ch 1 here and throughout, ‘urn, fist 3:de group, 3 d in each sp bet -de groups across, ch 1, dein tp of tuning ch Row 3 Ch3, turn, 2 doin naxt cht sp, $d in each sp bet ie groups across, 3 de in laste sp (formed by turing ch). Repeat last 2rows for pattem. color sequence “Work 2 rows with A, 1 ow with Bt row with C*, 1 tov with A, 1 ow with Brow with C, repeat from * to“ for specified munber of rows, then work with A for remaining rows. abbreviations used in this pattern | bet between yo yum over ch dion + Repeat drecons fob Inde hol double c+ loving® a many times. chet asindcated. se single crochet [Work drecionsin i brackets numeer of . sires incited ais stp stich () Work diectionsin SPB) concn parentheses into stitch 55) stiches) ——_indieted. BODY yoke With A and small hook, ch 5 (58, 6, 64) Row 1 2¢ein 4th ch fram hook, "sk next 2 ch, 3.dein ‘ext repeet from * serose—18(19, 20, 21)3.4e groups. Row 2 jinerease row) Ch 4 tur, [de in nxt sp bet 3+ 6 groups) 28,3, 3) times: (3 de, eh 1, 3d ane sp bet 2-6 groups, place @ mara in the cp just made, [8 dein next sp bet $-de groups] twice (3d, ch 1,3 de) in nat sp het 3-e groups place a marker inthe cht sp just made: [Bde in nex sp bet te groups] 518, 8.6) times; 3 oe, 1. 3 de in nant sp bot 3c gros, place ‘a marke in th ch! sp just made (3. in next sp bet 3+ te groups) tice: (3 e, ch 1,3 del in next sp bet le groups, place a marker in the eh so just made 3 den rnextsp bet 3d groupe] 2(3, 3.3) mes, ch 1 in top of tuning ch; change to Bin lest do—22 (23, 24,25) pattern repeats, consisting of 21 (22, 23,24) 3d groups, and ach spand de at each end {note the ch sp and deat end of the row count as half of a pattem repeat each “Row 3 (increase row) Ch3, turn, 2. in nxt ch sp, "3.6 in.each sp bet 3de groups to next marked cht sp, (Go, ch 1, 3d) in matted cht sp; repeat from * 8 mor tes, 3 din each sp bt 3. groups ares, 3 dt in last ch sp formed by tuning chi change to Cin last e—28 27, 28, 29) 3-8 groups. Row 4 (ineease rod Ch , tun, °3deineach sp bet 3:dc groups to next mad e-1 sp (3c, oh 1, 3.) in marked cht sp: repeat from * 3 mere times, 3 din, tach sp het 3-4e groups across, ch 1, din 3d ch of Be creative your way » See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions.granny girl cardi ‘uingch—30 (3, 92, $3} pattem repeats Cortnve to change colors as specified in color sequence, repeat last 2 rows fora total of 9(10, 12, 13) rows rom the beginning—50 (55,64 69) pattern repens divide for body (form bottom of armholes) Row 1 Tum, with A wok in established peter stitch across to first marked et sp, 3d in mart cht sp, sk all ts to nent marked cht sp for fist sleeve. 3 din mated ch! sp, continue in established pattem to nat ‘mated chp, 3c in marked ch sp, seal sts to nest matted cht sp (or second steve, 3 din marked ch) sp, continue in established pattern acoss—28 3, 38, 28) ate repeats. ‘Continua in established patter with only nt piece ‘measures 5 (6, 6 8)'/14 (15, 169, 20.em fam bottom ‘of amboe. Fasten of SLEEVE (make 2} note Sleaves are worked back and forth in tows. The seams are sown togtier later ‘With wrong side of sleeve stitches facing and smaller hook, join A with st stn underarm (where increases eet Row 1. Ch3 tur, 2 din fist cht sp (of increase}, con tinue in established patter, ending with 3.6 in cht sp (of eppasite inerease}—12(19, 15,18) 3-¢e groups. Rows 2 and 3 Continue in established pattem. Row 4 (decrease row (3, tun, 3 dein each sp bet $e ‘groups cress, din top of turing ch—11 12,14, 15) de groups ow 5 Ch, tar 3. in each sp bet ds groups across, ch dein too of tuning ch. Rows 6 and 7 Continue in established pattem. Repeat ast 4 ows 11,2, 2] mare times—10(1, 12,18) Sede grouns Continue ven in established pater unl piace measures 8) (4, 10%, 147/215 (28, 265, 9}om from ambole. Fasten off COLLAR With righ side facing and smaller hook: working afong opposite side of foundation chai, jin A with sein bese of 78 crochet today © march /aprit 2009 ‘2nd ede gr. Row 1 *2:cin chp [bet $e gros), sen base of next ‘dc grou, repeat rom * across working lasts in 2nd to last Se group. ‘Rows 2-5 Ch? tum hc in each st across, Festen of finishing ‘Sow the slave seams, cuff edging With rat side facing ané smaller hoa, jin A with sin sleove seam. Rounds 1 and 2 St in each st around: change to B in last st donot join and do not tu. ‘Round 3 With 8 repeat Round 2: change to Cin ast st. ‘Round 4 With C repeat Round 1 Si stin neat st Fasten of cardigan edging With sight side facing and smaller ook, jin A with sin ler front comer to work along lower edge of cardigan Round 1 (ih 1, sc each st to opposite corner, 3 sin comer, working in ends of rows upfront edge, se evenly spaced to top front cone [base of fst 3 a neck \Workng along opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc inca et, 2st in neat ch-2 sp; working in ends of rows up side cof cellar, se evenly spaced to comer of eolar fist hdc of last row of colin, 3 se in comet, sin each st ac0ss col lar to last st(coman, 3 st comer, working in ends of rows down side of calla, se evenly spaced to unworked portion of foundation ch; working along opposite side of fouridatin ch, 2 9 in next ch-2 sp, 3 s in have of last 3- <(enmet working in ends of rows dawn opposite font ‘eg, sc evenly spaced to lower on corner, 23 same ‘sp 2s begining: join wih Ist in ists do oot tur, Round 2 foutonhole ron) Place 2 (2,3, 3) stitch markers ‘evenly spaced along right frat edge (fr buttonaes|; ch 1. in each st eround, working 3 sein each comer st (center scof 3 come group and skipping? stwhere ‘lar meets neck ier corel, hen 2 matte is reachod ‘work a tutonholeas follows: ch 2, skoait 2st: at end of round, jon with si stin firsts. Faston off A ‘Round 3 With rit side facing, join B with sin fst se, sin each c and ch around, working 3 sin enc comer st and skipping 1 st where colar meets neck ner corar ‘tend of round jon with lst in ist se. Fasten offnote collar edging) Place a marker on right font eda stitch diagrams beside topmost butonhol Place another marker on et front edge opposite fst marker When werking bet mark ce in Round 4, use argr hook an insert hook from back te fone (rather han the usual front to ack: this makes it ‘agpear 3 ifthe righ sd of the sts ae facing out whan See VE i" VY rare CEE button ( ‘mote Work ighly for best results PATTERN STITCH Round 1 Work 17 dein dth ch fram hook join wath si st. in top of beginning cht forma round; do oat um, Round 2 Ch, scin each st around join wth sip sin fist se Fasten off, leaving an 8/20.em tal, Using yam needle, bpd REDUCED SAMPLE OF RAGLAN INCREASES: 144 (15%, 16, 168)" —— 9% (10%, 12, 13), 6 (6%, 7%,8)" OL" EU ALL 514 (6,645, 8)" 23 (25,29, 31)" ‘march /aprit 2009 + crochet taday 79t-rex tee For kids who have a penchant for the prehistoric, this appliqué is a stellar addition to a plain T-shirt. By Reina Riows Gonzalez Race een) vara a enc> skill level: easy finished measurements Apyox 107/25. re back of tl toi of nose 872m fom eer oto ace of jw to upper ute ge fj note Measroment between ue: odes of jas depen on placement en Thi. gauge 16 ss and 18 rows = 4°7100m over singe och. Remember to check gouge fr best results! how to make a gauge swatch cu Row 1 Se in 2nd ch rom book aed each ramining eh anoss—16 50 ‘Rows 2-18 Ch, um, se ineath at cross, Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4x 4/0 1m. Aust hook site if necessary to oben conect gauge. notes 1 Appliqué is worked from hack f stl t0 nose. 2 Short cos ae used to create shaping 2 Markets are placed thrauahout to be used when ‘working outer border and teeth ‘APPLIQUE 6 Row 1 [right side Sin 2nd ch fom hook nd in remaining ch atoss—5 sc. Paco a markor at bagining of fiw 1. ‘Row 2.Cr3, tum, scin 2nd ch from hook, sein next ch sin next 3 sc; leave remaining sts unworked—B se ‘Row 3: Ch 12, tu, sein 2nd eh from hook, ein remaining harass, sin nett 4 sc, 2 sein last so—17 se UPPER JAW { Row 4 Ghd, tu, sein nc fom hook, sin next 2 ¢h, se innext 12; eave remaining sts umvorled —15 Row 5 Ch, tun, sin fist 14st, 2 ein ast so—16 se Row 6 ¢h3, tun ein 2ndch ftom honk, son next ch scinnewt 14 sc, se210g—17 st. Place a atker at the begining of Row. eh chain sis) stitches) se singlecrochet__[] Work rection in lst sip sitch ‘brackets number of irom indicated. special abbreviations stiog Ue 2sstogetel liner hookinnet | Syst crt ion op aoe tie Yor Get ond Sw tough sloop on hook especeall Row 7 Oh 1, tum. scin fist 14 sts; leave remaining sts worked —14 se. Row 8 Oh, tun, scZtg, sein ned 10 se, se09—12 ss. ‘Rowr 9 Ch 1 ur, sc in each st across Row 10 Ch ur, 2 sein fist sc, sin next 1036, 2 seinlast 14 se, Rows 11 and 12 611, tu, sin each se acrass to last e, 2 sc in last so—18 se. Row 13 Ch 1, tum, soin frst Sse eave remaining sts worked —$ se Row 14 Ch 1, tum, soZtog 2 s in next sr leave begin inner portion of upper jaw | ow 15 Ch, um, sin fst, t220g—2 sts. Row 16 0h 1, tun, sin pach s actos. Row 17 (ht, scinfirst sc, 2ar in last so—85e. . oor 18 Ch3, tun, sein nc fom hook, cin next ch, sein roxt2 so, 2 cin ast cB. Fstn of. begin outer portion of upper jaw ‘Row 13 (right sie) Tu pene an jin yam wth sin 8th unwed st of Row 12 folowing ner portion of upper jaw, s¢ in next 3 so se Row 14 0h 1, tun, 20g, se inlast 2 603 18, Row 15 Oh 1 tum, so2tog, sin next st~2 sts, ‘Row 16 Ch1, turn, 2 sein fst st, se in next st~3 se, Row 17 Ch, tum, sein nd ch from hock, sn neat ch, scinnext 3805 sc ‘Row 18 Ch, tun, 2 sin first so, scin nent 4 so—8 sc. Fasten off, Be creative your way! « See Resouzces on page 9 for hell Info and instructionsRow 19 (ght side| Tum paca and jon yarn with sein fist seo last row of ier portion of upper jaw, se in next 5s, ch 3 sein fist seo last cow af autor portion of uppor jaw, sin next so—12 and {ch sp joining the jane and over po tions ofthe upper ow Row 20 Ch 1, tun, sc2ng, sin next se, sc in next 3 ch, 9 in last B s>—14 sts. Row 21 Ch 1 tur, s:2to, scm next 2c; leave caralning sts unworked—3 sts. Row 22h 1, tum, se2te, son last st—2 sts ‘Row 23 Ch 1, um, sin east anos. ‘Row 24.Ch 1, tur, sin fists, 2. in lasts B00, Row 25 Oh 1, un, scinfist 236, 2 sc in ast sot se Row 26( |, tum, son each se crs. Row 27 Ch 1 tum, 2scin fists, $c next 2 2 Zoe in last S28 se. Faston oft lage a maker at beginning of Roi 27 82 crochet today + maxeh / april 2009 Row 21 {right sie] Join yam with sin th \unwwored st.of Row 20 following mer portion of per jaw, sc next st—2 sc Rows 22 and 29 (h 1, tun se ineach se across. Row 24 Dh 1, un, sin fst se, 2s last so—3 ee. ‘Row 26 Ch 1 tum, 2 sein ist se, sein last 2 ots, Rov 26 Ch 1 tun, sc in each se across Row 27 Ch 1, tum, 2 scifi settog—4 sts seinnex st Row 28 Oh , tum, sein 4 sis of lest cow of ‘euier poten of unger jaw ch 3, sn sof ast ‘ow inner gorton of upper jaw—10 se and 1 eh-3 ‘pining he inner and outer portions ofthe Upper ja Row 29 Ch 1, tum, s ch, som last 4 so—13 se Row 30 (i, umn, sein each so across. first 6 s, seine 3 tip: ‘This appliqué looks cool in many places! Thy sewing it toa bedroom pillow, fleece blanket, or tote bag. Row 31 C1, tun, sit fist st; leeve remain ing sts unsorted —S so Row 32 Gh 1, tun, sein each so across Row 33 Oh 1, tu, seZg, sin pers, 2.8 intastse Row 34 Ch 1 un, 230 infrst so, sn next 2 se, sr2teg, Fasten of Row 31 (right side) Tun pico and join yam with svi th unoorked st of Row 30 following inner prition of jay, Sin next 4 so—§ Row 22 Ch, sin bach so aos. Row 33 Ch 1, tn, 2s¢ in fist so sin ext 2 se, seZig, Row 34 Ci, tun, sein eat se acess, Fasten of Roww 36 (right sid) Tur pce ae jin yam with sin frst st of last row of inne portion of upper jaw, sin next se, ch2, so nS so of last row of ‘outer portion of upper jaw—1D se and eh: sp joining the mer an outer portions of the upset jaw. Row 26 Ch 1, ur, so2tog, sein aext’ se, sein nevt 2ch, se incext 5 s2—11 ss Row 37 Ch, usm, setog sein last 9 sts —10 st. Row 38 Ch 1 tun, sin fist 7s; leave rain ing st unworkeo—7 5 Row 39 Dh 1 tun, se2g, coin ast 5 se—8 sts Row 40 Gh}, tum, sein frst se, sng —S sts, Row 44 Ch 1, tu, sein frst’ sts, se2I0g—4 st.Row 42 Ch 1, tun, sein each st across. Row 43 Ch, tun, 2 sin first se, sin next 3, seZtog, Fast of continue inner portion of upper jaw. Row 36 fxrong side Tu pee and join yam in 2nd umworted st of Fos 37 following outer a0 tion of wppar jae, Sn net st—2se Row 89 Ch, tum, sein each se across. Row 40 Ch tum, se2iog—1 st. ‘Rows 41-48 Ch 1 um, scin se. Faston off join portions of upper jaw Row ong sie) Tu ee and jin yarn ‘wih se in st tof as ro of outer potion of upper ja, sein ext 3 ech 1, en flat tow of ier prton of upper a8 3 and 1 ch 159 jorge and utes prtns of une Row 45 Gi, tum, sein iste, inexth, so innest 2, seg, Fasten of. LOWER JAW. ‘Row 1 right side) Join yam with sin the 2nd st of Row 3 lth unworked st of Row 3 following upper jw working towards upper jaw, Sin next rears begin inner portion of lower jaw Row 2 Ch tun, sein fists; leave renaiing sts unwated, Row 3 Ci, tum, sci sc. Fasten off. begin outer portion of lower jaw Rove 2 wong side) Turn piece and join yarn with sn 2d unvaried st of Row 1 following inner pation of ower ow, sin next so—2 se Row 3 Ch. tum, 2 sin fist sc, sc inlastso—3 se Row 4 Ch, tum, sin ach st across. join inner and outer portion of lower jaw ow 5 Ch 1, un, 2 sin sin ne 2 s) X14 xX IUAR! 86_crochot today « match / april 2008 1 >< cock bree around, ending last repeat at ** jon with sl stn frst se 456 se|101 se botweer corners on short sides, 21 se between comers on long sides and 3s in each corn) Fasten of ‘Round 6 Repeat Round 1—a64 sc. Fasten of finishing ‘Weave inal ends. EDGINGToros oa taro Hirawarir eres gauitty bitty booties These cute-as-a-button booties are perfect for keeping baby’s tootsies toasty. By Kathy North Rules ED Sf ay Steps in Baby ae tip: For two-color booties, ‘try changing to a second color when working the sides and Row4 of the inset and straps. | 88. crochet toby » march / ap 2008 m5 skill level easy sizes 0-3(8-8, 6-9] months finished measurements 34 (4, 44799 (10, 118} ong geuge ‘16 sc and 16 rows = 4/10cm square: member to ceck gauge fr best results! how to make a gauge swatch chi. ow 1 Sc in Zn ch fom hock and in each remaining ch across —16 se Rows 2-16 Ch, tun sn ach se anoss. Swatch should measur approx 2°/1Gam square. Adjust hook size it necessary to obtain conect gauge. notes ~ 1 Bootie sole and sides are worked in joined rounds without turing 2 Instepis worked back and forth in ows as instructed BOOTIE (make 2) sole and sides With desired colo ch 1476, 18) Round 1 (right side) Work 3 sin 2nd ch fom hook, s= ‘nest 11 (13, 19} cs, 3 sein ast ch; working in ree ‘ops on onposit sido of ch, sn nxt 11 (13, 15) chs; join with satin fist so—28 32,36) 2 Roundd 2-4 Gh 1, scin sam seas joining, cin each ‘around join. At end of Round 4 Fasten off Feld bootie in half lengthwise with 14 (16,18 sts on 2c side, Pace a stich marker between 2 center ts at one end ta mark toe. instep Row (ht side] With ight side acing join with lst in Bh, 7 to it of marke, ch 1, cin same st asjining, sin nxt 911,13) so—10 2.14) [neort hock in nents, yan ote and craw up a loop Z times yarn over and cern tough al 3 loops on book. Indeztog (half double crochet 2 sttchestogeth en Norm over,ingercock in next st yarn over and draw op a eop| 2 times, yan over and Seow through al Sloops on hook. abbreviations used | in this pattern | eh) dine Ala) atten) Tee hal coils ate | erat LI Work directions | se angle coehet_— nce bactets3 mony | decpcich tmesesipedtiog | special abbreviations sc2teg binge cochet2atiches ogee | ‘Row 2 Ch 1, um; sn fist she in nest 8 (10.12) ‘99m fast so—10(12, 18 ts ‘Row 3 Ch 1 tu; scn fist sc, Pde2tog 4 (5 8) tines, ‘sin fast so—6 7 | sts. Do nat aston of. sides ‘Row 1 SI st nage of Row 1 on instep, working in Unworked se on Round of sole and sites, sn next 6 (7,8) se, {sc2tag| 3 timas (heel shaping completad), cin next 8 (7,8) s,s tin edge of Rows 1 and 3 on instep—15 (17, 19) sts. not fasten oft. instep (continued) for 0-8 month size only ‘Row 4 Working across Row 3 of instep ch, sin frst ‘5 [hdeZtog) 2 times, se in lasts, st nfs se on side ts. for 3-6 month size only Row 4 Working across Row 3 of instep, ch , sein fst se, he2tog, hoe in next he, 20g, in ast so, st st In first sc on side—8 sts for 6-9 month size only Row 4 Working acrass Row of nstp, ch 1, scin fst slhde2t09] 3 times, sc in ast sc, lst in ist son side 8 ss. Be crestive your way! « See Resources on page 98 fr half info and instructions.Br mia no FOF Waageestvs cou > straps (choose one style for your booties) criss-cross style (straps are worked the same fo ft and right foot) Avend of Row 4 of instep, donot fasten off, Ch 6, inserting hook from wrong side on opposite side of booties tin dh unworked st on side from ‘ond of insta, tums sin each ch across sap st st in son side at base of ch fist strap mece}: sl stinnext 2 sc onside, ch8, inserting hook rom wrong side on opposite sie of boot, tin fist ‘urworked ston side from ond of rst, tu: lst inach ch acros strap, si stin con side at base of ch {2nd svap made). Fasten of Repeat fox second bootie. ‘utton-strap style left foot strap {straps are worked on oppnste sides fr lft and right foot left foot strap At end of Row 4 of instep, do not fasten off, Ch 12, sein 6th ch from hok futon hole formed, sin not 6 chs, st stim next ‘urworked sc on sid of bootie. Fasten of right foot strap Ai end af Row 4 of nsteg, fas ‘an of, With right side facing, join with tin 2nd uniworked st from end of instep on iett side of ‘ight bootie, ch 12, sc th ch fom book bution hale formed sin nest 6 chs, si tin next worked se onside of bootie, Fasten of finishing ‘Weave in ends. For button-strap style booties, sew uutons securely to ouside of booties as shown io photograph Stip buttons through bttonles on straps to fasten, march / apell 2009 « crochet today 89)ruffled bottom onesie _ Baby will be sitting pretty in this adorable jumper. Parents will love the snaps at the legs and shoulders, which make changing a breeze. sy wa tina Patick EB Designer Sport in Jeed Violet 80. crochet today + march / april 2008 mc kil level: easy sizes 0-8 (6-12) montis finished measurements. finished chest 19/ {24)'/4955 [tem ‘inished hip 21 (254) /58.5(65}4m finished length 12%/(14/ 315 {Silom excluding straps - :nove Hip measurement is generous fo allow for ciaper sive F/5(8.76min} crochet hook. aemter to chet aug for best ess how to make a gauge swatch ong Rows 1—12 Work 12 rows in se/dc pattern (worked in ‘ous}—1838 asatog gage swatch should measure appx 4°/10.x 10cm, Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain coon gauge ‘SPECIAL TECHNIQUE surface slip stitch Make # slipknot, but do nt place von hook Holt ip knot on wong site offic insert hook fom sgt side of fate trough to wrong side Pace slipknot on hot, drawoop to itt site, Insert book fom right sie te wrong side though sem desired stich or apace, yarn over, daw loo to ight side and ‘throug loop on ok surface slip stitch made). To end a line of sutace sp stitches, craw uo aon onthe ight cof fabri Remove hook tom loop and take took to ‘wrong sd of fai. nsat hook fm wren sido tight side, place loop on hon, draw cop through 10 ‘wrong side of fabric. Fasten of leaving along tal Drow tal trough fral lop ond pl iat PATTERN STITCHES Sc/de Pattern (worked in rows) ‘Row 1 [git sie) Se in 2nd com hock and in each ‘chacoss, | abbreviations used | in this pattern oh osin de double erocher hdc half double 1 ble crochet * Repeat directions following * a8 many times crochet as nected Fem remain [1 Work rections in ns) rackets number of 4 single cachet Ermosindeated. slat stpsitch ——() Werk directions in parentheses into stitch Inclestag special abbreviations | s22t0g fc 25 tagetne lnser hook in next at yon over and drew-up eloogl twice, yarn ‘ver and draw thrcugh all 3 leaps on hook | Innes yor over and eran up a loop, yan | | i de2g (oe 23 teguths) Nem over inser hook var and drew throuch Zloops on hoot twice ym over and dravethreugh a 3loeps on hole Row 2 Oh7 (does net count asst tu, ds in ach st acts, Row 3 Ch 1, tum, scin each st across ep ows 2 anu 3 for Se/de potter (worked in rows). j | | ‘Sc/de Pattern (worked in rounds) ‘Round 4 right site| Ch 1, tun sc in each st around: Join wth ts in frst se Round 2 (right side] Cn 2 (does not count as ast), ‘um dein each st around, jin with lst in top of beginning ch, ep founds 1 and 2for Sod pata (worked in rounds) ONESIE right leg Wit stair hok are A, ch (5) Rows 1-4 Begining with Row |, workin Sele pat te (worked in os) —A5 (ts (Ch 3 (@)at end ot estrow. Fasten of left leg ‘With smaller hook and A, ch 45 (65). ‘Rows 1-4 Beginning with Row 1, work in Se/de pat- ‘tem (worked in 1944s} —45 (4) sts. h4(5)at endof testo Do not feten off {Be creative your way!» See Resources on page 9 for helpful info and instructions:Gon wmnesresowrscowruffled bottom onesie join legs note The eft og and ight eg ae new joined at wok proceeds in cunds to for the body of the onesie Round 1 (begin rth Tu, sein 2h rom hok and in pert 2() o (lor ack at, sein each do cos eft eg, sin 8 (ch of hte or on crt sin each sezoss sight le; join wih tin fst 50—B6 116) Rounds 2-12 (14) Seinning with Round? werk in Sets pattm (wore inoue) Free should mpnsue shout 49/10 (1S from bog af ath Rood 13 (15) (erase round) 1, un, sin fest 23 (29 de, stig wie, en ox 44 4 zag wie, sin st 25) do—82 (112) st, Rounats 14 (26)-20 (2) Besaning wih ound 2 war in Soc ptm ored in cundsh Round 21 (25) (seas ound) Oru, sin fs 22 (28 2g) we, in ext 42 (5) 700 vice, se inias 202) de—28 (108 Rounds 22 (24)-24 (28) Begining th Four wo in Se/e patter (worked in runes) Fee should measoeappox 8 (0/205 (23}em tom begining of crc. Fasen of divide for front Flatten piece, conteringertch. Si fast 2 (8s fram a sie eige ang jin A net st. Row 1 (tight side} Ch? aes pat count a st}, tog, de in nent 35 49) st, dc2tog, de in next st, leave rem sts worked (orale ad back! —38 46) sts. Row 2 Ci tum,soin fists, seog, sin each de to last 3 de, sx2t0g, ein ast st 25 (4) sts Row 3 Ch 2, turn, de2iog, ds each sto last 3 sc, dettog de in last st—24 2) sts Rows 4-9 (11) Repeat last 2 rows 3) mae tes —22 (26) sts Row 10 (12) Repeat Fw 2—20 (2) sts. Faston off back ‘Sk [8] sts for armhole) following fren end join yar in next st Rows 1-12 Work Rows “~10(12)o front Fasten off finishing. ‘With smaller nook and, work surfoce 3 t row of eact leg, top trim ‘Round 1 With smaller hook, jon 8 with sn Sl (th) uwerked st of one afole, work sin oext 12) nrwrke sts of amole, werk (5) sc eventy spaced up aprox (14/25 (lem of side of piace: work 20 (6) sure face sl st evalysoaced up rem portion a side, acros top. and down opposite side to about 1 [12/25 [alem above aro, work 46} ee evenly spaced to armhole, work se in (6) unworkad sts of aumhoe, work 6] se evenly spaced up approx (1726 Blom of side of pate work +40 48) srfacos! st evenly spaced up rem portion of side, _agioss top, and down oppasite side to. approx 1 (18/7255 (2) om above armhole, work (5) e evenly spaced o em hl, work sein 2 (@)rem unworked sts of anh join tht stn fat se—108 (128) ss Roun 2 (ule rounc) SI tin each soft surtace st st, work rufles in surfed sl tas follows: * working in buck loops ony (se de, det} inet st sknet st lst inex st. sk next st repet from * eros to the 1216) se of armfole sl sin next 12 (16 sof amboe, ** working in back loops fs ts ont fe, hd, de, tin ment tse ext st, i stn net st sk ext st: repeat fam ** across to ‘em s2 of arnfae lst in vem sof armbole—20 (2) rut fles (10 (12) along font and 1012} along bor). Fasten af straps ‘Row 1 With yong side fecing alge hook join A ‘with 9 in seat carer of hack top edge, stn nent (5) so—B 6) se ows 2-18 (hf, turn son each st anos. Feston oft With wrong side facing and araer hao, join A vt sein {6th se before opposite camer s of back top edge, sin text 45] se. Repeat Rows 2-18 for second strap, Fasten off strap trim With smalor hook and, work surface st up one side afstrap, across top, and down other side, Repeat on sec ond sap ‘Sew a buton to the end of each strap. Sewn half of & large sep behind the button andthe oth half of the Targa snap at corresponding top cornet of front, Repeat on ‘second rap, ruffle bottom Ruffle 1. With larger took and B, work 32 40) surfaces st across 2nd se row above cotch, centred arose back of ‘nesia, Ch, tum, ee, bo, din pets, sknet sts stin next si sk nex st peat tram * across —8 (10) uf- ‘les Fasten of ‘Ruffle 2 With larger hook and B,wark 36 (44 surface si st arass Sid sro above croteh, centered atoss hack of ‘ngsie h 1, tum, Ls, hd de, tin nett, sk net ts stin next st sk next st repeat from *across—9 11) ‘les Fasten off Ruffle 3 With larger hook and 8, work 40 (48) surface s1 st across 4th se row above crotch, cantered acrass backcf onesie, Ch 1, tun, ts, fd, do 1 in net st, sk next sf, $1st in nat st, sk nat st; repeat fom * across —10 (ayn ‘Rutie 4 Wit ager hack and B, work 4048) surface st across Sth se ow above cot, centered across back of one Work shorter or longer straps to help customize the fit, 1012)" 21% (25'4)" 19% (24)" sieht next st, sknext ‘ie, be den nett sk t,t repeat rom *aross—10 (12 ‘Sew small snags avenycstribted along edges of ertth ‘Steam the rfl voy ght taking cate not to press. stitch diagrams Xx XXX Xs a * REPEAT. a) XXXXXKXO2OOHt REDUCED SAMPLE OF SC/DC PATTERN IN ROWS X eho a THAT XXXXX XXX XX XX Ce REDUCED SAMPLE OF SC/DC PATTERN IN ROUNDS ALA AL a, REDUCED SAMPLE OF RUFFLE PATTERNS: march / apr 2008 » crochet today 98lacy lilac blanket _ Perfect for any spring arrival, this pretty afghan will be treasured for years to come. By Katherine Eng Pay the yam sf totyin titae iry.this! num ent So By, Trroange tn He Ce bay, 84. crochet tedey » march / april 2008 finished measurements Approt 36 x 36°/91.5 x81.Sam gauge ourds 1 and 2of Moti = 26x 267 x Tom 1 Motif= 64 x 54/135 x 135m Femember to check gape fr bast resus! Adjust hook size necessary to obtain coret gauge. MOTIF 7 Ch 10; join with s! st in first ch to form a ring. ‘Round 1 Ch 3 [counts as first dc here and throughout), ‘4c in ring. ch 9, (8 dc in ring, ch 9] 3 times; join with ‘i stin top of beg ch—20 de, and 4 ch-9 sps._ Round 2 Ch 3, de in next de, 2 de in next de, de in next 2 de, ch 2, (3 de, ch §, 3 de} in next cb- sp (cor ‘ner made), ch 2, “de in next2 do, 2 dc in next de, do jin next 2 de, ch 2, (3 de, ch S, 3:dc) in next ch-9 sp {corner made, eh 2; repeat from * around, join with sh tin op of bag ch comnts, 8c? sp, and along each side. ‘Round 3 Oh 3, dicStog over next § do, ch §, sk next de, ein nent de, ch 3, 12d, ch 2 2d] n next comes ‘9p, ch, sk next do, dc in next do, ch 8, "dst over “next G-de, ch 5, sk next de, de in next dc, ch 3, (2 de, ch 2,2 nex coerce gp, ch, sk nxt, in “next de, ch 5; repeat from™ around; join with st st in first deStog, ‘Round 4 Ch, (ch, sin same st jin, eh 7, Asc, chi 4, se} it next ct-5 sp, eh 1, (sc, eh 2, so) im next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (se, ch 2, se, ch4, se, ef 2, so) in comer ch-2 sp, ch 1, (se, ch 2, se) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 4, so} in next ch sp, ch 1, *[sc, ch 6, se} in next de6ton, ch 1, {se, ch 4, sc} in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, (se, ch 2, sc) in next eh 3p, cf, ech 2, sec 4, se, ch 2, sc) in ee nec eh-2 sp, eh 1, (se 2, sin next ch sp, ch f(s, ‘ch 4, sc) in next ch-S sp, ch 1; repeat from * around; join wit stn iste. ester of MOTIF 2-35 Work a fr fist motif trough Rourd 3, Work nd ain motifs along edges to form a large square of 6 rows of 6 ‘mots each To join sides of two moti, join ll the ch 595 along the sie oF the eurent motif to the correspon- ing chs of the neighboring motif fram eomerch-4 5) 0 next comer eh sp. Refer to mot jon defritions 3s you work Rove 4 Going round. Round 4 (ining round Hach sp has eoresponing ‘ch-sponaneightring matt, work the moti jin instead ofthe cs; ef, 6 o h8 mat join, so) im same sta in, oh 1, chore madi, so) impext v5 ap, ch 1.18, ch or o-2 mot jin, stn next hsp 1s. ch 2 och? motif join, st, ch or th motif jin, se ch 2 che? mot jin sein corner Be creative your way! « See Resources on page 98 for helpful info end instructions.Bey en eee cs CeProfer aslimmer border? Simply fasten off afier Round 6. 96 crochet tecay « march / ape 2008 ‘h2sp. ch, (66,ch2 or ch-2 mot jon, 80 jn next ch 0, 1, (6, cor cd moti join, sel in next hsp, ch 1, "se, ch 6 or 8 matt join, se} in neat dog, ch, (. ch or cha moti join, s) in next ch sp, ch 1 5, ch 2 or ‘&h-2 mot join, so) in net ch-3 sp, oh 1. (se, eh 2 oF h-2 ‘mot jon, se, ch 4 or ch-# mot join, se, ch 2 arch? moti jin, sen earner ch? sp, ch 1, {50 ch 2oFch2 mati join, sin next ev sp, ch 7, se ch 4 orc moti join, sin ext 5 sp,ch repeat ftom * around jain with st st in first sc, Fasten off finishing borde With ight side facing, ras up oop nthe lst 8 before a comer of the afghan, Roun ight side} Ch 0 6, sen eh 8p,“ (ssc 4, sn ext ch poh, sch 2 en etch 2 $9; ch (ch 2 sin pet camer. ch 4s ext omar cp ch 2, sein ext camer ch? so, ch a. ei2, sennextc2 sp, (sch 4s in next cs, ch, (sch, sl in next sp, ch 1, (6, hsm next hs, ch feck 2,5) in etch? sp. ah, 80, eh, sin next ch? sp, sein next esp ch’, sein nxt ch 9p of not mat oh 2, nme ch? $9: opt rom ** 2 me tines chs, ch, en next hp, ch sth 4 sl inet csp, cn 1%, (ch 6, sc invest dr a: epeat on * atu, ening ast repeat at"; join wit tin iste Round 2 Sit fist chs of nox ch sph, sin same ch sp, “ch 2, hc in mat cp, eh 2 dein et ch spl wesc 2, 6, ch, de od, ch2, din cor exch poh 2 dein rex chs] wee, **ch 2h ia rext ho, ch. se net ce so. ch?, hé inne eh ‘sp, [oh 2. in pt ch sp tines, repeat from ** 2 rare times ch 2, doin natch sp, ch2,***5c in nxt Cf sp: open from * roan ening lst ope at"; ini ith lt in fists. Rouna 3 eng sda) Tu, tc, sch 2s) n text chp, ch 1, sch next chp, ch sepa from * around or wth st in tst se Round ight sie) Tu st across wo fist eh? sp. ‘sk ch 1, so in Frat ch-2 sp, ch 3, seneat oh sp, *sein nxt h-2 sp, ch 3, sk next chet sp: repeat ftom * round, working st. ch 3, sc) in each comer ch:2 sp: jin with st tin frst st. note There should be a ch-3 sp between al sess, Round 6 {SI sto, s]innextch3.sp Bde innost ch sp. "8 Innext ¢1-3sp, 5 dein next esp; repeat from * around, working 7 Jc in each coer c-3 9p; join with st in frst se ote There shoud be an sc between all de groups Round 6 (wrong side) Ch 5feounts asd, ch 2), tum, *80 In center de of next 5-de group, ch 2, de jn net so ch 2 epeat from * a next corner Toe; sknent de, cin nest do, th, skrext de, (c,h 2, so in ext do, ch 2, sk next de, sn next de, sk ast os: “Teh 2, dom next se ch 2, ***se Jn conter de oF next 5-de group, ch2, den next sc, ch 2; ‘peat fon *** to noxt comer T- sk next de, se in next Ae, ch2, sknext de, (se, ch 2, stinnert de, ch 2, sknaxt Ae, sim nxt dr, sk ast de; repeat from > 2 more times, "ch, de in next 5, ch 2, s¢ in contr cc of next Se group, oh 2; repeat fram **** around: join wits! st in id ch of binning eh Round 7 right side} Ch, tu, se inmaxt eh? sp, "ch 3 sc innext ef 2 sp, repeat fom * arourd, woking se, ch 3, ‘se ineach Corer ch:2 sp join with oh 1, hd in fst sch 1d forms latch sp ‘Round 8 Ci 1, sn ch.2sp formed by join, dein nast ‘h-3 9p, "Soin next ch-@ sp, § dein next ch sn repeat from * around, working 7 de in each corner c-3 sp join with Ist in firsts. ‘Round 9 1, sein same seas jin, ch 3, (se, ch tin enter de of next Sle group, ch 3, *soin net se, ch 3, fc, 3, sein cantar de of nex 5-40 group, ch: repeat from * arourd, working the follow'ng over eat corner 7d: sk first 2 6, (se, ch 2 sein next de, (sc, ch 3, sein next os, (sc, ch 2, so) in next d,ch 3, sk last 2 join with ts in fists. Fasten ef Weave inal ends. With wrong side Facing, block liahly desired,stitch diagram JOINING MOTIFS ON ONE SIDE JOINING JOINING. MOTIFS ON MOTIFS ON. TWO SIDES ‘ONE SIDE iN | rach / april 2008 + coche today 97ape 2008,

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