/Double Take: Designs for Him & Her gs DEFINING CROCHET NOVEMBE R 2008 / CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM 3et Wrapped Up in | Plush, Cozy Style PYVINTER WHITE CAR COAT 2 Easy Gifts for All Ages! Aad GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS Make 3 Fun Projects ‘ Using Both Techniques KNIT ’N’ CROCHET US. $5.99 . $5. ll r ° |EDITOR'S CHOICE 12 ANEMONE FELTED BAG With ts fine detailing and beautiful display of brightly «colored flowers, this gorgeous felted bag is worthy of fine fashion boutique. Everyone will want to know where you bought it QUICK-STITCH SENSATIONS 14 FLOWER-OF-THE- MONTH PINS Adi some spatkleto gifts and accessories with our shimmering dahlia and pote floral pins These final two beauties in our flower-pin Series will take an outfit from sedate to sensational EASY AS 16 PINK PEARLS Adda final fabulous touch to that special evening ensemble with these dazzling but oh-so-easy-to- make pearl earings. Substitute any color of peatls or beads for a perfectly matching accessory. (ONE SKEIN WONDERS 18 DENIM STRIPES WRIST WARMERS Self-strping sock yarn makes these classy wrist warmers fashionably chi yet surprisingly warm, making them aperfect choice forall the ladies on your gift ist. They look great in solid colors, too! PoSuAste senhnget ata Coch 204 a gS 17S (noir O01 UPS Sed pasha cy ter ore ey NAEP! ardastoralaling of, Cras Pon orto "S72 connh 05 ORG lesen speaton ny Number 001550 Pred USA GS AccoureNube 4 enoener novenscn 290820 Give your crochet a litle something extra with a delicately textured granule stitch and lacy, staggered diamonds pattern, Add some feminine charm to your Wardrobe with our romantic, ruffled pullover, and top off your winter outfits with luscious, creamy whit coat 22 ROMANTIC RUFFLES PULLOVER: 24 WINTER WHITE CAR COAT Your feet and hands wil be toasty warm in our fun camo sock and fabulous felted mittens. These easy projects make great gifts, too! 28 GARLAND STOLE 30 camo socks 32 WOOLLY MITTENS 34 HERS SLIPPERS & NECK WARMERS 38 41 52 ‘Our easy guide shows you simple ‘techniques for turning two basic stitches—the chain and the double crochet —into beautiful pieces of openwork crochet. Our dainty floral sachet vil get you started! Many crocheters enjoy iting, aswell, and this special section Includes three grat patterns that showcase the beauty ofboth techniques. Achieving proper shaping in crocheted garments can often be frustrating and even alitle frightening. Wel show you howto easily produce a more comfortable and flattering ft in your crochet fashion, Any new mom will appreciate receiving ‘ur sweet basket weave blanket to wrap up her litle one. 56 BASKET WEAVE BLANKET Need some fun, easy ideas fr holiday gift-giving? Our delightful stocking stuffers offer a selection of creative Drojects for babies, kids, adies and men, 58 GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS An afghan of charming kitties surounded by a whimsical border of cute little mice can't help but make even adog-over sil, Cat aficionados will absolutely love it! 64 cata mouse Feito’ Note 6 / Letters From Our Readers 8 Crochet inthe News 10 / Buyers Gude 79 / Standards & Symbols 79/ Sitch Guide 80 / roche! ata Glance 81 / Hooks & Humor 82 / Previews 82 FORSUBSCRIPTON ERUICE,inucing change of dren it ne rachetMagatina cam sl Suction) Or witete Cech Catan Sree 231d Pecan tw ig sony 1815755 Fe cls yo abel fom certs ouvshto phone al (000) 449-440 53 56-1 mechs between tan-and Spm CST. Sense 00) 853 643, Or sean csalo Gabe servessGrechetlagnsnesonice ANEMONE FELTED BAG DESIGN BY ANGELA SLAUGHTER FELTED ACCESSORIES CONTINUE TO BE HOT FASHION FAVORITES, AND THIS LOVELY BAG, WITH ITS EXCEPTIONAL DETAILING AND EYE-CATCHING FLORAL DISPLAY, CAPTURES THE BEAUTY OF FELTING AT ITS BEST. sia Rnd 6:h 1, *scin each st across to SxILL LEVEL a Size K hook: 12 sc=4inches;14scrows marker, [2scin next st, cin each of next = 4inches 4 sts] 3 times, ep fom * onc, jon in beg FINISHED sizes sc. (5650) Unfelted: 67x 10. 1 inches, varreeioms = a TNT: Ch ME Reei@acns to excluding handles Bagis worked as 1 piece with 1 strand of marker, [sein next st cin each of next. Felted: 6 x 8% x11 inches ‘bulky yarn starting with an oval base. 5 sts} 3 times, rep from * once, join in beg Join with slip stitch as indicated unless sc. (62sec) SRNR ESCIRDAHy otherwise stated Rnd 8:Ch 1, *scin eachst across to Lamb's Pride bulky (chunky) "= marker, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next welaht wool yarn (402/125 BAG 6 sts] 3 times, rep from * once, join in beg yds/113g pr stein: Bottom s(t 3 skeinsEMO7 sable Rind 9: Ch1, *scin each st across to mark- + Brown Sheep Company Rnd 1: With sizeK hook and sable, ch12, er (2 scin nextst,scin each of next 7 sts] Lamb's Pride medium scin 2nd ch fom hook, working inback 3 times, rep from * onee join in beg s, (worsted) weight wool yarn Ips (See Stitch Guide), scin each of next 9 remove markers. (74 sc) (402/190 yds/113g per skein}: chs, place markey,3scin ast ch, working ‘skein each M191 kiwi, #kt14 opposite side of ch scinremIp ofeach Bodly ‘sunburst gold, #M197 redhot Of next 10 chs, place marker, 3 scin lastch, Rugs 4-36: Ch 1, scin each st around, passion, #M182 regal purple, ‘Join (see Pattern Notes) in begs. (265¢) gin in beg se. At end of last nd, #57 brite blue, FES Rnd 2: Ch, scin each st acossto mark- fasten off sapphire and #05 onyx €, always move marker in each md, 2 + Sizes /10/6mm and in each ofnext 3st, scin each st across K/10;/6.5mm crochet hooks or to next marke, move marker, 2s in each size needed to obtain gauge of last 3st, jinn beg se. (2250) an penned nd 3: Ch 1, scin each st across to marker, pes teal [2scin next st, scin next st] 3 times, scin * Sewing thread each st across to marker, [2scin next st, sc 7 OMCembroldery thread #3787 innext st] 3 times, jain beg s. (38 se) + 5x6inch dark brown wooden i fides Rnd 4: Ch1,*scin each stacrss to +11 inh pece of 10-mesh marker, [2scin nxt st, scin each of next ceria 2sts] 3 thmes, rep from * once, join in beg + Tinch decorative buttons: 4 sclitsd + inch magneticsnap Rnd 5: Ch1,*scin each stacioss to + Black seed beads 90 marker, [2 scin next st, scin each of next «Stitch markers 3 sts 3 times, rep from * once join in beg 5c. (5050) 12 crocnen novewoen 2008Side Sash Make 2. Row 1: With size K hook, ch 5, scin 2nd ct from hook andi each ch across, tur. Rows 2-14: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn, At end of last rou fasten of Handle Loop Make 4. Row 1: With size Khook, ch 4, scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, tum. s¢) Rows 2~16: i scin each st across, ‘umn, At end of last ro, fasten off FLOWER Center Make 6. With size J hook and 2 strands onyx, ch 3, cin 2nd ch from hook, join in beg se. Fasten off Petals Make 6 using flower colors. Row 1: With size J hook and 2 strands of yarn, ch 16, scin 2nd ch fom hook ad in each ch across, turn Row 2:Ch 1, (sc de sein each st across. Fasten off Roll Petals tog, place Center in center of Petals, tack at bottom edges to hold in place Leaf Make 6. With size J hook and 2 strands of kiwi held tog, ch 12, scin 2nd ch from hook, working in back Ips, scin each of next 2 ch, din each of next 4 chs, cin each of next 3 cs, Ist in ast ch, working on op posite sie ofc in rm ips, scin each of next 3 chs, din each ofnext chs, scin each of next 3 chs st in same ch as beg sc. Fasten of Finishing Center and sew Handle Loops to top edge of Bag attaching handles as shown in photo Sew 1 Side Sash around each end as shown in photo, Felting Place Bag, Flowers and Leaves into zip- peted mesh bag to prevent lose fibers from coating your washing machin. Add 1 tablespoon of dish soap and a pair af jeans or another piece of laundry. Set washer on smallest load and hot ‘water Start the machine and check the progress after about 10 minutes, Check the progress more frequently after the piece starts to fet. Run through another wash yceifneeded. Do not allow washer to drain or spin until piece isthe desired size; spinning will cause creases in felted piece. When felted to desired size, rinseit by hand in warm water; cold water will con- tinue the felting process. Remove excess water by rolling pieces in towel and squeezing Block Bag in shape and insert clean plas- tie bags inside to hold shape while dry- ing, Smooth out Handle Loops and Sides Sashes. Shape and block Flowers and Leaves Allow pieces to dry completely. May take Tor 2 days. oven siee ckocueraacazne.com 13EISEN L = - _ FLOWER-OF-THE- MONTH PINS DESIGNS BY JANE BROWN YOUR HOLIDAY FASHIONS AND ACCESSORIES WILL SHIMMER AND SHINE WITH OUR SPARKLING DAHLIA AND PROTEA BLOOMS, THE LAST IN OUR FLOWER-PIN SERIES. WE HOPE YOU'VE ENJOYED ALL OF OUR BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOMS! DAHLIA SKILL LEVEL FINISHED size 2346 inches MATERIALS: + Plymouth Gold Rush super fine fingering) yarn (4 a 02/109 yds/25q per con 40 yds color of choice + Size 0/3/3.25mm crochet hook + Tapestry needle + Minch button + Tinch pin back + Gaftglue caver Gauge is not important fr this project. PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. DAHLIA Guide), ch 1, sc in each st around, join in next 2 ch sps and next st) around, join in begs. beg sc. Top Petal 29 5 095 Rnd 3: Ch 4 (counts as first de and ch-1), Rnd 5: Ch 1, scin first st, 3 scin next Rnd 1: Ch 6, s1stin fist ch to form ring, fc in nextst, ch 1] around, jin in 3rd ch chp [scin next st, 3 sc in next chsp] ch, 20scin ing join ee Pattern ote) of beg cha, atti in bag im beg sc : sj ; Rnd 4: Ch 1, scin frst st, ch3,sknext2 Rnd 6:Ch 1, scin frst st, ch, sk next And 2: Working in backips seeStitch ch sps and nextst,[scin nextst,ch 3,sk__3sts, (cn next st, ch5,sknext3 sts] 14 crocnen wovensen 2008around, join in beg sc Rnd 7: SI stin fst ch sp (sc, hd, 2, ty, ch, sist in 2nd ch from hook, tr, 2 de, hdc, sc) in same ch sp and in each ch sp around, join in beg sc. Fasten off Bottom Petal Rnd 1: Ch 6, sstin first ch to form ring, ch 1, 205cin ing, jin in beg sc. Rnd 2: Working in back Ips, ch, sein each st around, jin in beg sc. Rnd 3: ch 5 (counts a fist de and ch-1), {din next st, ch 2] around, jin in 3d ch of beg ch-3. Rnd 4: Ch 1, scin fist st, ch3, sknext2 chsps and next st, [scin next st, ch3, sk riext 2 ch sps and next st} around, join in beg s And 5: Ch 1, scin first st, 3 scin next ch sp, [scin next st, 3 scin next ch sp} around, join in beg sc. Rnd 6: Ch1, scin first st 5, sk next 3s, [sc in next st, ch, sk next3 sts} around, join in beg sc find 7: SI st in frst ch sp, ch, (hd, 2 dd, tr, ch 2, st stin 2nd ch from hook, tr, 2 ‘dc hdc, sc) n same ch sp and in each ch sp around, join in beg sc. Fasten off Tack Top Petals to top of Bottom Petals Sew Button to center of Petals. Sew pin back to back of Petals. PROTEA SKILL LeveL FINISHED SIZE 3 inches in diameter arenas + Plymouth Gold Rush super @B) fine (fingering) yam (% *** 02/109 ys/25q per cone): 40 yds color of choice + Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook + Tapestry needle + %-inch button + Visine pn back + Cratalue aut Gauge is not important fortis project. PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated, PROTEA Top Petal Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 25 scin ring, join (see Pattern Note) inbegsc Rnd 2: Ch 1, scin each st around, join in beg sc. Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dcin each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Rnd 4: Ch 1, scin each of ist 4 sts, ch 5, sknextst,[scin each of next 4 sts, chS, sknext st] around, join in beg sc. Rnd 5: SI st in next st, ch 1, scin same st, sc in next st, sk next st, 10trin next ch sp, [sk next st, scin each of next 2 ts, sk next st, 10tr in next ch sp] around, join in beg sc. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sst in sp between fist 2s, sk next st, scin next st, [ch 2, scin next st] 9 times, skrnextst®, st between sc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, jaln in begs! st. Fasten off Bottom Petal Rnd 1: Ch6, sstin first ch to form ring, ch 1,25 cin rng, join (see Pattern Note) in beg sc Rnd 2: Ch3 (counts a fist de), dein each st around, jain in begs Rnd 3: Ch3, de in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg h-3 Rnd 4: Ch 1, scin each of ist 4sts,ch5, sk next st, [scin each of next4 sts, ch 5, sk next st] around, join in beg sc Rnd 5: SI st in next st, ch 1, scin same st, Sc in next st sk next st, 10 tin next ch sp, [sk next st, sin each of next 2ts, sk next st, 10trin next st] around, jin in beg sc And 6: Ch 1, s stn sp between frst 2 sc, ‘sk next st, cin next st, (ch 2, scin next st] 9 times, sk next st, sist between sc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sls. Fasten off Tack Top Petals to top of Bottom Petals. Sew Button to center of Petals, Sew pin back to back of Petals. ovenser 2008 crocherMacazinecom — 15,PINK PEARLS DESIGN BY MARY PUESCHNER THESE BEAUTIFUL, EASY-TO-MAKE EARRINGS ARE GREAT FOR CROCHETERS WHO ARE NEW TO WORKING WITH WIRE OR BEADS. YOU CAN MAKE THEM IN A SNAP! SKILLLEVEL mI FINISHED SIZE TAinches across MATERIALS + Tydslverlamé 1 ply cord + 1 spool 32-gauge slvr jewelry wire + Size 5/1.90mm steel crochet hook + Beading needle + Dsilver ¥-inch rings + 16pink 4mm beads + 2 sterling silver fishhook ear wires Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated EARRING Make 2. Rnd 1: Working around ¥-inch ring (see Fig, 1), with silver lame, join with se Rnd 2: Thread 8 beads onto jewelry wire, pull up 1 bead, scin nextst,[scin next st around rng, 15 sc around ring, join (See push back until needed, leaving 4-inch pull up 1 bead, scin next st] around, join Pattern Note) in beg sc. Fasten off. (165c) length, join jewelry wire with scinanyst, in beg sc Rnd 3:Ch 3 (counts as first d), 2 dcin same st, sknext st, [3 dein next st, sk next st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. or Ah & rs \ Leaving 4-inch end, fasten of. a —= i {Take ends, leaving Ye inch for neck, wrap | a ‘once around shaft of crochet hook to form ring, then twist around neck of hanger 5 Fig.1 076 times. Secure end, Attach to ear wire Single Crochet Around Ring with ing jus formed 16 crocuertnovensen 008LADIES OF ALL AGES WILL LOVE WEARING THESE COZY AND COMFORTABLE WARMERS THAT LOOK GREAT IN EITHER MULTI OR SOLID-COLOR YARN. THEY MAKE FANTASTIC QUICK GIFTS, TOO! SKILL LEVEL FINISHED sizes Instructions given fit women’s sizes 74 inches top vist, 7 inches bottom wrist (small); changes for 8% inches ‘top wrist and 7% inches bottom wrist (medium) and 10%sinches top wrist and 9% inches bottom wrist (large) arein [| Length: All sizes 5% inches areniats + Regia 4-Ply Colorfine (sport) EIB) weight yarn(13407/230 4s/50g per ball) Thal 85259 crazy nordic + Size £/4/3.5mm cachet hook or size needed to obtain gauge + Stitch marker cauce 18): ext sc= 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round «counts as frst double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slp stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.GRANULE STITCH & STAGGERED DIAMONDS DESIGNS BY ANNIE’S ATTIC OUR LIGHTLY TEXTURED GRANULE STITCH AND LACY STAGGERED DIAMOND DESIGN ARE PERFECT CHOICES TO ADD DELICATE DIMENSION AND BEAUTY TO YOUR PLAIN CROCHET PATTERNS. GRANULE STITCH speciat strren Picot single crochet (picot se): Insert hhook in place indicated, yo, pull Ip through, (yo, pull through 1 Ip on hook] 3 times (3 chs completed), yo, pull through al ips on hook Square | Row 1 (RS): Ch a multiple of 4 plus 1, ch I more, scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn, Row 2: Ch 1, scin first st, [picot sc (see Special Stitch) in next st, scin next st] across, turn, Row 3: Ch 1, scin first st, and in each st across, turn, 20 cnocnerinovempen 008 Row 4: Ch 1, scin each of first 2 sts, [picot scin next st, scin next st] across, ending with scin lasts, turn, Row 5:(h 1, scin first st, and in each st across, tum, Rep rows 2-5 for pattern. STAGGERED DIAMONDS SPECIAL STITCH Beginning double crochet decrease (beg de dee): Ch 2 does not count as frst dc), dein next st. Square Row 1: Cha multiple of 6 plus 4, 4 dein 7th ch from hook (first chs counts as sk 2 chs first deand ch-1),*ch 1, sknext2 chs, dcin next ch*, ch, sknext2 chs 4 dein nent st, ep from ® across, ending lst rep at", tum, Row 2: Ch5 (counts as first dc and ch-2), "de dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 4 sts, ch 2°, dcin next st ch 2, rep from * across, ending last rep at *, dein last st, turn, Row 3: Ch3 (counts as frst dc, dc in same st,*ch1, dein next dc dec, ch 1,4 dcin next st, rep fom * actos, ending last rep at™*, 2dcin last st, turn. Row 4: Beg de dec (see Special Stitt), *ch 2,deinnnextst, ch 2**, dedecin next 4 sts rep from * across ending last rep at ** dedec in last 2st, turn, Row 5: Ch4, 4 dc in next st, ch 1, din next dc dec, ch 1, ep from * around, end- Ing last rep at **, dein last dedec, tum. Rep rows 2-5 for pattern. C1ROMANTIC RUFFLES PULLOVER DESIGN BY TERESA DONOVAN A SMOOTH, CLOSE-FITTING DESIGN GIVES THIS PRETTY PULLOVER FLATTERING STYLE. A SWEET SCOOPED NECKLINE, EMPIRE WAIST, DAINTY RUFFLES AND LACY EDGINGS GIVE IT FEMININE CHARM. SKILL LEVEL umm FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit women’s small; changes for medium, large and large are in] FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Bust: 34 inches (small) [36 inches (medium), 40 inches (large), 48 inches (¥-farge)] MATERIALS + Debbie Bliss Baby Gshmerino light (DK) ‘weight yarn (1% 07/137 yds/50g per ball): 12.[13, 15, 16] balls #010 lilac + Size £/4/3.Smm crochet hook or site needed to obtain gauge + Tapestry needle Gauce 18 patter sts = 4 inches; 16 pattern rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge PATTERN NOTES Bodice is designed fora tight fit Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts a first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated, SPECIAL STITCHES Decrease at beginning of row that begins with single crochet (dec scat beg): Ch1, se dec (se Stitch Guid) in first 2s. Decrease at beginning of row that begins with double crochet (dec de at beg): h2 (doesnot count asfirst st), sk fist st, dcin nextst End decrease (end dec): Leave lat st ‘unworked. Shell: (2 de, ch 1, 2 de) in place indicated, PATTERN, Row 1: Scin 2nd ch from hook, (dcin next ch, sc in next ch] across, turn. Row 2: Ch3 (see Pattern Notes), [scin next de, dcin next sc] across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, scin first dc, dein next sc, [scin next dc, dcin next sc] across, tum. Rep rows 2 and 3 for Patter. SWEATER Back Bodice Row 1: Ch 79 (83, 91, 105], scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (78 {82, 90, 104) sc) Row 2: Ch3 (see Pattern Notes), din each st across, turn. Row 3:(h 1, scin each st across, tum, Next rows: Work rows 2 and 3 of Pattern until plece measures 5% [5%, 6%, 64] inches from beg. Armhole Shaping Rows 1 & 2: Workin Pattern across leav- ing last 2[2, 3, 3] sts unworked. (74 (78, 84, 98] sts at end oflast row) Next rows: Continue in Pattern and at same time using Special Stitches as need- ed, dec 1 st a beg (see Special Stitches) and end dec (see Special Stitches) of next 414, 5,5] tows. (66 (70,74, 88] sts ot end oflastrow) Next rows: Work even in Pattern until armhole measures 7 (7, 74, 7¥4] inches from bea, Neck First Shaping Next row: Work in Pattern across first 18 [18, 20, 22] sts leaving rem sts unworked, tum, Next rows Dec 1 stat neck edge in each ofnext rows At end of last row, fasten off. (16 [16, 18, 20) sts at end of ast row) Neck 2nd Shaping Next row: Sk next 30 [34, 34, 4] sts, join (see Pattern Notes) in next st, work in Pat- tern across, turn. (18 18, 20, 2] sts) Next rows: Dec 1st at neck edge in each of next 2 rows. At end of last row, fasten off. (16 16, 18, 20] sts at end of last row) Front Bodice Work same as Back Bodice up to Armhole Shaping. Armhole Shaping Rows 1 & 2: Work in Pattern acrossleaving last 2 (2, 3,3] sts unworked (7478, 84, 98) sts ot end of ast row) Next rows: Continued in Patten and at same time dec 1 stat beg and end dec of next 4 [4, 5, 5] rows. (66 [70, 74, 88) sts at end of last row) Next rows: Work even in Patter until armhole measures 6% (6%, 6%, 6%] inch- <5 from beg of row 1 on Front Bodice. Neck First Shaping ‘Next row: Work in Pattern across first 26 [26, 28, 30] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, tur. Next rows: Dec st atneck edge in every ather row 10 times. (16 16,18, 20} sts) at end of astro) Next rows: Work even in Pattern until piece measures same as Back Bodice. At end of ast row, fasten of Neck 2nd Shaping ‘Next row: Sk next 14 (18, 18, 28] sts, join in next st, workin Pattern across, turn (26 [26, 26, 30] sts) Next rows: Dec 1 st at neck edge every ater row 10 times. Next rows: Work even in Pattern until piece measures same as Back Bodice. At end of last row, fasten off. (16 [16, 18, 20} sts at end of last row) Sew shoulder and side seams, ‘Skirt Rnd 1: Working on opposite side of start- ing ch of row 1 on Bodice Back and Front, join with scin frst ch at 1 seam, sin each ch around, jin in beg s. (756 (164, 180, 208) sc) Rnd 2: Working in back Ips (see Stitch (Guide), ch 1 scin each of frst 38 (26, 17,16] sts, *2 scin next st*, sin each ‘of next 38 [26, 17, 1] sts rep from * around, ending lst rep at **, scin each of ast 0[2, 0,4 ts, join in beg sc. (160 1170, 190, 220) 0) Rnd 3: Ch 3, dein each of next 4 sts, *sk next 2 ts, shell (see Special Stitches) in next st, sk next 2st, dein each of next 5 sts, rep from * around, ending last repTWO CREAMY SHADES OF WHITE AND DIFFERENT STITCH PATTERNS CREATE EYE-CATCHING CONTRAST IN THIS SIMPLE YET CHIC COAT. IT'S DRESSY ENOUGH FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS. BUT GREAT FOR EVERYDAY WEAR auce Size | hook and cross-st pattern: 16 sts = 4¥4 inches; 10 pattern rows = 4 inches, Size L hook and se pattern: 9sts = inches; 11 sc pattern rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTE Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated SPECIALSTITCH Cross-stitch (cross-st): Sk nextst, dcin each of next 3 sts, working over the last 3 dcjust worked, dcin last skst. CROSS-STITCH PATTERN Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row 2:Ch3 (see Patter Note), crossst (see Special Stich) acoss, ending with de in lasts, tun Row 3: Ch 1, cin each st across, turn. Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern. SOLID PATTERN Row 1 Scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row 2: h 1, scin each st across, tur. Rep row 2fr pattern. COAT Back Rove 1: With size | hook and ivory, ch 79 (87, 95, 103, 111], work row 1 of Cross- Stitch Pattern, (78 [86, 94, 102, 170] so) Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Cross- ‘Stitch Pattern until piece measures 30% inches from beg, ending with row 2 of Cross-Stith Patter, Armhole Shaping Next row (RS): SI st in each of first 12 (16, 16, 20, 20] sts, ch 1, work in estab~ lished patter across, leaving last 1216, 16,20, 20] sts unworked, turn, ($4 [54, 62, 62, 70)3t5) Next rows: Work even in established pat- ‘term until piece measures 39% (39%, 40, 40, 40% inches from beg ending with row 2 of Cross-Stitch Pattern. At end of last row, fasten off Left Front Row 1: With size | hook and ivory, ch 27 {31, 35, 39, 43], work row 1 of Cross- Stitch Pattern (26 30, 34, 38, 421 sts) Next ows: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Coss- ‘Stitch Pattern until piece measures 3034 inches from beg, ending with row 2 of Choss-Stite Pattern Armhole Shaping Next row (RS): SI st in each of first 12 [16, 16, 20, 20] sts, ch 1, work in estab- lished pattern acras, tum. Next rows: Work even in established pat- tern until piece measures 39% [39%, 40, 40,4004] inches from beg, ending with row 2 of ros-Sttch Pattern, At end of last row, fasten off Right Front Work same as for Left Front reversing all shaping. ‘Sew shoulder seams, leaving 26 sts un- sew for Back neck. Mark center oF Back neck, Trim Row 1: Working in ends of rows and in sts, with RS facing and siz Loo, join pearl with scin end of fist row a bottom edge of Right Front, scin end of each row and in each stacoss to last row a bottom of Left Front, turn, Next rows: Work Solid Patten and at same time inc 1 st by working 2scin st at marked center Back neck on next row and every 4th row 6 times. At end of last row, fasten off Fold Tim and tack at bottom edge of Right and Left Fronts. 25 NOVEMREn 2008 CROCHETHIAGAZINE.COMSleeve Make 2. Row 1: With size Lhook and pearl, 23, work row 1 of Solid Pattern across. (2355) Next rows: Work row 2 of Solid Pattern until piece measures 394 inches from beg, ending with WS row. Fasten off Next row: With size | hook, join ivory with scin firsts, scin same st, 2scin each ofnet 2 sts, [scin next st, 2 scin each of next 3 ss] 4 times, scin next st, 2scin next st, scinastst, tum. (38.0) Next rows: Workin Cros-Stteh Pattern and at same time inc 1 st at each end by working 2 dein fist and 2 dein lasts, every row 0(0,2,4, 10} times, every other row 13 [14 16,14, 10} times then every th row 3 [2,0 0,0] times. (70 70, 74, 74, 78)st at end oF lastrow) Next rows: Work even in Cross- Stitch Patter until piece measures 22% [22%4, 21%, 21%, 20%] inches fom beg. At end oflast row, fas- ten oft. cuff Row 1: With RS facing and ste hock, working in starting ch on ‘opposite side of row 1, join peal vith scin fist ch, scin each ch across, tum. Row 2:.h1, scin each st across, wun, Next rows: Rep row 2 untl piece measures 3¥ inches. tend of ast row, fasten of Fold up as shown in photo. Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at shoulder seam, sew in place. Rep with rem Sleeve and armhole Sew side and Sleeve seam, © 26 caocnennovessensnoeGARLAND STOLE DESIGN BY DORIS CHAN FOR N.Y. YARNS ADD A DAZZLING FINISHING TOUCH TO A DRESSY OUTFIT WITH THIS EXQUISITE STOLE OF SOFT GOLDEN LACE. CROCHETED AS A LONG RECTANGLE, GENTLE SHAPING AT THE CENTER BACK MAKES IT STAY COMFORTABLY ON THE SHOULDERS. SKILL LEVEL, FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given ft women’ size ‘60 inches across top edge (average); ‘changes for 66 inches across top ‘edge (plus) are in}. marentats ss + ALY YamsTwinkle bully QED) (chunky) weightyarn (te 07/92 ‘yds/509) pper ball): 7 (101 balls 25 tars + Size /10/6nm cachet hooker Sice needed to obtain gauge «Stith markers cause 7 sc = 2% inches; 4 pattern rows = Binches SPECIALS TITCHES. Foundation single crochet (foundation sc): Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pul up ip, ch 1, yo, pull ‘through all lps on hook, finsert hook in last ch-1, yo, pull Ip through, ch 1, yo, pull through all Ips on hook] amount stated in instructions. Shell (Dc ch 1, dc ch 3, de, ch, de) in place indicted Scallop: (Oc, {ch 1, de} 4 times) in place indicated. PATTERN Row 1:€h7 (counts a fist trand ch-3), *(sc,ch 3, sin chsp of next shell, ch 3°*, tr in next sc, ch 3, rep from * across, 28 enocneninoversen 2008 ending last rep at ™,trin ast sc, turn Row 2: Ch4 (counts as fst), (dc, ch 1, dc in same st, *sknext sc, scin next ch-3 ‘sp, sk next sc**, shell in next tr, rep from * across, ending last rep at ®, (de, {ch 1, dc} twice) in last st, turn, Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next ch-T 5p, #ch3, tr in next sc, ch 3°, (5c ch 3, sc) im chp of nxt shel rep from * across, ending lst rep at *,scin next ch ‘sp, scin last st, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, scin first ck next 5 shell in next tr, sk next sc*, scin next ch-3 p, rep from * across, ending last rep at, scinlastst, tun, STOLE Row 1: Work foundation sc see Special Stitches) 169 [185] times, tum, Row 2: Ch 1, scin firsts, [sk next 3st, shell (See Special Stitches) in next st, sk next 3c, scin next sc] actos, turn Place marker inch sp of 1th [12h] shell for center back, move marker up into center st orp as you go, mark the scon row 1 below center back shell, leave this marker in forlater. (27 [23] shells) Row 3: Work Pattern row 1. Row 4: Work Pattern row 2. Row 5 (ine)sCh1, sin ist de, scin next hel sp, [ch 3, trin next sch 3, (sch 3, sc) in ch sp of next shell) 10 [11] times across to marker, (ch 3, tr) 3 times in marked sc (incompleted), [ch3, (sc, ch3, sc) in chsp of next shell, ch3, tr in ext scl 1011] times, ch 3, scin next chsp, se in last st, turn. Row 6: Ch 1, scin first sc, [sk next sc, shell in next tsk next sc scin next ch-3 sp] 10 [11 times, shell in nett, sin next tr, shell in next tr, [sk mext sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, sk net shel in net tr} 10 [11] times, ch 3, sc in last sc, turn. (22 124] shells) Rows 710; Work Pattern rows 1-4. Row 11 (ine): Work Pattern row 1 across tamarker, (ch 3, tr) 3 times in marked sc,work Pattern row 1 across, turn. Row 12: Work Pattern row 2 across to 3 center back, shell in next tr sci next ‘tr, shell in next tr, continue in Pattern row 2 actoss, turn. Rows 13 & 14: Work Pattern rows 3 and 4. Rows 15 & 16: Work Pattern rows 1 and 2. Row 17 (ine): Work Pattern row 3 across to marker, (ch 3, tr) 3 times in marked sc, continue in Pattern row 3 across, turn. Row 18: Work Pattern row 4 actoss to3, center back tr shell in nextt, scin next tr shell in next tr, continue in Pattern row 4 across tum. Rows 19-22: Work Pattern rows 1~4 Row 23 (inc): Work Pattern row 1 acros: tommarker,(ch3, tr) 3 times in marked sc, work Pattern row 1 across, tur, Average fasten off. Row [24]: Work Pattern row center back tr, shel in next tr, scin next tr, shell in next ty, continue in Pattern row 2across, turn, Rows [25 & 26]: Work Patten rows 3 and 4 Row [27]: Work Pattern row 1. Fasten off. Trim Join with sl st in marked st on row 1, ch 1, scin same ch, [sk next 3 chs, scallop (see Special Stitches) n next ch, sk next 3 chs, scin next ch] 10[11] times, sk next 3 chs, scallop in last ch, working in ends of rows, sk first row, scin end af next sc row, [sk next tr row, scallop in next dc row, sk next s¢ row, sc in next sc row] 5 [6] times, working across lower edge, Scallop in frst tr, [sk nexts, sci next he3 sp, scallop in next tr] across, pla ing scallop in last st, working in ends of [scin end of next sc row, sk next crow, scallop in next dc row, sk next tr row] 5 [6] times, scin next se row, s lop in ist ch, [sk next3 cs, sci next ch, sk next 3 chs, scallop in next ch] 10 [11] times, join with sl stin beg se Fasten off.\ DESIGN BY JULIE FARMER FOR COATS & CLARK CAMO COLORS IN A CONTEMPORARY PALETTE OF DENIM BLUES GIVE FUN STYLE TO THESE QUICK AND EASY SOCKS THAT EVERYONE WILL LOVE. THEY WOULD LOOK GREAT IN SOLID COLORS, TOO! FINISHED sizes Instructions itsze small; changes for medium and large sizes in [ J. MATERIALS + Red Heatt Sportlight (sport) weight yarn* 2ieoz/I65 yi719 per skein); 2skeins #985 blue camo multi + Sizes £/4/3.5mm and F/5/3.75mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge + Tapestry needle + Stitch marker Té hdc = 4 inches; 3 hdcrnds = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES “This yar company classifies this yarn aslight (sport) weight yarn, The Craft Yarn Council of America (C¥CA) classifies this yam a light (light worsted) weight yarn Ifsubsttuting for this yarn use the dlassification given by the CYCA. Work in continuous rounds, do not turn or join unless otherwise stated Mark first stitch of round, sock Make 2. Guide), ch 1, scin each st across, tur, cuff Next rows: Rep row 2 until plece mea Sures 7 [8% 94] inches from beg. At end os WS Ee 9, workin fo of ast ow, do not tur a fasten off. bback bar (see Fig. 1) of ch, scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (5c) Fig. 1 Leg Row 2: Working in back Ips (See Stiteh Back Bar of Ch Rnd 1: Working in ends of rows, ch 1, 30 crocnertnoveueee 2008evenly sp 30 (36, 42] sc acros, join with sl st in beg scto form circle, Rnd 2: With size F hook, hdc in fist st, place marker in first st, hdc in each st around, do not join (see Pattern Notes). Rnd 3: Hdcin each st around. Next mds: Rep rnd 3, moving marker at each rnd until entire piece measures 6 inches. At end of last md, do not fasten off. Heel Row 1: Now working in rows, hdcin each of next 15 [18, 21] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn, Row 2: Ch, scin each of first 10 (12, 14] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 5 (6, 7] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, scin each of first 5 [6, 7] sts, scin next tunworked st of lang row, turn. (617, 8) s¢) Row 5: Ch 1, scin each st across, sin next unworked st below, turn. (78, 9} sc) Next rows: Rep row 5 until all 15 [18, 21] Heel sts are worked. At end of last row, do not turn Next row: Hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) inside of hdc from first row of Heel and first st going across top of foot, hdc in each of next 13 16, 19] sts, hdc dec in next st and in side of hdc from first row of Heel sts, place marker for beg of rnd, do not join, (3036, 42) hdc) Foot Rnd 1: Now working in mds, hdc in each st around, Next ends: Rep rnd 1 until Foot measures 2 inches sharter than Foot measurement, Measure from back of Heel to longest toe. Remove marker. Do not fasten off. Toe Rnd 1: Fold Sock, making sure the Heal is centered to back, place markers at each side edge, move markers after each ind to keep at side edges, scin each st around to 2 sts be- fore first marker, se dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2sts,scin each st across to 2 sts before next marker, sc dec in next 2 sts, scin next st. Rnd 2: [Scin each st around to 2 sts before next marker, sc dec in next 2 ss, scin next st, sc dec in next2 sts] twice. (24 [30, 36] sc) Next mds: Rep ind 2 continuing to move markers with each md to keep at side edge until 12 (14, 18] sc remain, Atend of last nd, fasten off Sew Toe closed. C!THESE COZY AND COLORFUL HAND WARMERS MAKE THE PERFECT, ONE-OF-A- KIND GIFT FOR THE DISCERNING LADY ON YOUR HOLIDAY LIST. BE SURE AND MAKE A PAIR FOR YOURSELF, TOO! FINISHED sizes Before Felting: 12 inches around palm, 99 inches around Cuff and 10% inches long from Cuff to fingertip After Felting: 915-1015 inches around palm, 1/-BY Inches around Cuffand 910% inches long from Cuff to fingertip MnTERIALS + GatonFelt-t! medium (worsted) 100 percent wool =" yarn (13 02/93 yds/50q) per skein) 2 skeins 40002 neon + Gaon Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 02/315 yds/1709 per skin) ‘skein each 49707 dark sage and a #9738 violet a + Size J/10/6mi crochet hookr see needed to obtain gauge + Tapestry needle > enuce, WOO LLY 12sc=4 inches; 13 scrows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTE Jain with slip stitch as indicated unless MITTENS * DESIGN BY KJ HAY FOR CARON INTERNATIONAL 32 enocuerinoveuasn eeeMITTEN Make 2. Row 1: Beg at top, ch 7, working in back bar (see Fig. 1) of ch, sI st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (6 s/ sts) Fig. 1 Back Bar of Ch Rnd 2: Ch 1, working on opposite side of ch, 2scin first ch, sc in each of next 4 chs, 2c in last ch, 2 sc in first sl st, scin each of next 4 sl sts, 2 sc in last sl st, join (see Pattern Note) in beg sc, turn. (762 sc) Rnd 3: Ch 1, scin each st around, join in beg sc, turn Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2scin first st, sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 scin each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 scin last st, join in beg sc, turn. (20 sc) Rnd 5: Ch 1, scin first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 scin next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 scin next st, scin last st, join in beg sc, turn. (24 sc) Rnd 6: Ch 1, scin each st around, join in beg sc, turn. Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2scin first st, sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 scin last st, join in beg sc, turn. (28 sc) Rnds 8-10; Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in beg sc, turn. Rnd 11: Ch 1, scin first st, 2 sc in next st, scin each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, scin each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st, join in beg sc, turn. Rinds 12 & 13: Ch 1, scin each st around, join in beg sc, turn. Rnd 14: Ch 1, 2 scin first st, sc in each of next 14 sts, 2 scin each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 14 sts, 2 sc in last st, join in beg sc, turn. (36 s¢) Rnds 15-18: Ch 1, scin each st around, join in beg sc, turn Thumb Opening Row 1: Now working in rows, ch 1, sedec (see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, scin each of next 32 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, do not join, turn. (34.0) . Row 2; Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, scin each of next 13 sts, [sc dec in next 2 sts] twice, scin each of next 13 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (30 sc) Row 3: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each of next 26 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (28 sc) Rows 4 & 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Rows 6-8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, scin each of next 11 sts, [sc dec in next 2 sts] twice, scin each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. CONTINUED ON PAGE 70DOUBLE TAKE DESIGNS BY KIM GUZMAN FOR CARON INTERNATIONAL AND DARLA SIMS GUYS AND GALS ON YOUR GIFT-GIVING LIST WILL LOVE THESE COZY SLIPPERS AND CLASSY NECK WARMERS. BOTH ARE DESIGNED IN GREAT-LOOKING HIS AND HER VERSIONS DESIGN BY DARLA SIMS ‘SKILL LEVEL ummm FINISHED SIZE Instructions given fit women’s shoe sizes 4 &5 (small); changes for sizes 6 & 7 (medium), sizes 8 & 9 large) and sizes 10 & 11 (A-arge) are in]. mareniats + Naturally Yarn Naturelle 14 aly bulky (hunky) weight ™™ yarn (3% o7/ 131 yds/100q per bal): 2(2, 3,3] balls #551 + Naturally Yan erendale ok EN) ply light (OK) weight yarn" (1% 02/ 110 yds/50q per ball: 1 ball each #60, #63 and #89 + Sizes H/8/Smm and 1/9/5.5mm, crochet hooks or sizes needed to. obtain gauge + Tapestry needle + Stitch markers + Teinch pin back = Craft glue Size H hook: 7 sc=2inches Size | hook: 5 sc=2inches SLIPPER Rnds 2~14:Scin each st around, Make 2. Ankle cuff Rds 1~4: ith size H hook, scin each st PATTERN NOTES . around. At end ofast nd, jin with sl st Work in continuous rounds, donot turn or Rn4: With size hookand #551,ch26 in heg sc, fasten off, join unless otherwise stated {28, 30, 32], sl stin first ch to form ring aa eee wedi taking care not to twist ch, ch 1, scineach Heel charound, do not}oln (ee Pate NOt). Row 4: ow working in rows jon 4551 34 caocner:novenaen 2008with scin 4th [4th, th, Sth] sto right of joining on rnd 4 of Ankle, cin each of next 7 (7,9, 9] sts, leaving rem sts ‘unworked, turn. (66, 10, 10) sc) Rows 2-5 [2-5, 2~6, 2-6}: Ch, scin each stactoss, turn, Rows 6&7 [6 & 7, 7&8, 7&8]: Ch 1,s¢ dec (se Stitch Guide) in frst 2 sts, scin each st across with scdecin last 2st, turn, At end of ast row, fasten of. (4.4, 6,6] catend of last row) Foot Rnd 1: Now working in rnd with size H hook, join #551 with sin 2nd unworked con Ankle to right of first con Heel, se dec in next standin endof first row on Heel, place maker in sc dec, working in ends of rows of Heel, evenly sp 5 (5,6, 61scto top of Hee, scin each st across, ‘working in ends of rows, evenly sp 515, 6,6] sc across to last row sc dein last ‘ow and next ston Foot, place marker in sc dec, scin each of next 15 [17, 17,20] ‘unworked sts on Ankle, donot join. (22 34,38, 40] 50) Rnds 2&3 [2-4, 2-5, 2-6]: [Sceach st across to2sts before marker, sc dec in net 2sts] tice scin each st around, (28 [28, 30, 30} sc) Next md: Next mds: Rep last md until Foot mea- sites 2 inches from end of toes. Measure from back of Heel to end of longest toe. each st around. Toe nd 1: Fold Foot in half with Heel at center bottom of Fot, place marker ‘on each side of Foot having 13 [13, 11, 12] sts between markers, [scin each st around to 2s before marker, dec in next 2 sts} twice, scin each st around to beg marker, (26/26, 28,28] s) Rnds 2-7 (2-7, 2-7, 2-T1:[Scin each st around to 2 sc before marker, c dec in ext 2 st) twice, sin each st aroun to beg marker. Leaving long end, fasten of (14 [14, 16, 16] scat end of last na) ‘Working in back ips (see Stitch Guide), fat- ten last md and sew sts tog using ong end, Fold Cuff down, Embellishment Using #60, £63 and #89, embroider chain stitches (2 Fig. 1), straight stitches (see Fig. 2), any daisy stitches (se Fig. 3) and French knots (ee Fig. 4 for leaves, vines and flowers as shown in photo or asdesied. Fig. Chain Stic Fig.2 7 eae Fig. Lazy Daisy Sten Fig.4 French Knot MEN’S BUTTON Size H hook: 7 sc=2 inches Size 1 hook: 5 sc = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Work in continuous rounds; donot turn or join unless otherwise stated. Mark fist stitch of each round. SLIPPER Make 2. cuff Rnd 1: With size | hook and #551, ch 32 [34,3638], sl stn frst ch to form ring taking care not to twist ch, ch 1, sein each ch around, donot join (see Pattern Notes). Rnds 2-14: Scin each st around. Ankle Rnds 1-4: With #558, sc in each st around, At end of last ind, join with sl st in beg sc. fasten off ovewacn 200s enocnermacazme.con — 35,Heel Fold Cuff down, sPeciaL STITCH Row 1: Now working in rows, with size Sew 3 buttons to font ofeach Cuff. Froat post dankle crochet decease H hook, join #558 with cin Sth th, (fpdc dac):Yo, insert hook around 4th, Tt] st to ight of ining on md 4of place indicated from front to back to Ankle, scin each of next 9 [1, 11, 13] sts, rant aga, yo; pl Ipthrag 99; pall leaving rem sts unworked turn (10 12, nag rT hook yo ee et 12, 14] se) DESIGN BY KIM GUZMAN ney ar Or lel : FOR CARON INTERNATIONAL —_/Pullthrough 2 Ips on hook, yo, pul Rows 2-6 [2-7, 2-7, 2-71: Ch 1, scin through all ps on hook each st across, turn. Stig ames Rows7 &8{8&9,8.&9,88°9]:Ch1, e NECK WARMER scdec (see Stitch Gude) in first2sts,sc ‘FINISHED Siz In each st across with scdecinlast 2sts, 82x 32 inches Rees Mth chajonal di 195, st faa tur. At end of ast row, fasten off. (68, ipa ecnand Mi cachal nest bs 3 8 16)scatendoflostow) maTERIALs sc imnext ch, scin each of next 7 chs, sk + NaturellyCron com Country next 2 chs, cin each of next 7 chs, 3 sc Foot medium (worsted) weight =" innext ch, scin each of next7 chs (ple Rnd 1: Now working in nd, wth size yarn 3 0n/185 ys/85g per ball); completed) across, turn (8riples) hook, jin #558 with scin 2nd unwarked ball each 40016 charcoal, Row 2:(h 1, dec (see Stitch Guid) in con Ankle to right of fist sc on Heel, sc #0023 chocolatetrufieand frst 2 sts, scin each of next 6st, [3 scin ec in next st and in end of first row on fe LE Cane nextst, scin each of next 7st, sk next 2 Heel, place marker in scdec, working in eae te ea ny sts,scin each of next 7 sts} actos to last 9 ‘ends of rows of Heel, evenly sp 6 7,7, parecsea oabulngauge sts, 3 scin next st, scin each of next 6 sts, 8] sc actoss to top of Heel, scin each st + Tapestry needle sc deci last2 sts, changing colors (see ‘across, working in ends of rows, evenly sp Stich Guide) to chocolate in lasts, turn, 600 7 scacestlson cde eau Row 3: Ch 1, sede in fist st, sein re h of next 6 sts, [3 st, inc dec, scin each of next 19 (19, 21, 21] 1 He pattern = 4 Inches; Seta aetna cae each of next 7 sts, sk next 2st, scin each Unworked sts on Anke, do not jin 12 pattern rows = 4 inches ofnert 13] a0 last st, 3 6 Rnds2~6 [2-7,2-7,2-BI:(Scineach parverw wore nextst,scin each of net 6 ts, sc dec in staqossto2ss beforemarey Sede oe kngtherongast 4258540 next 2 sts] twice, scin each st around fake care when working the : : double crochet decrease. The stitch in the Row’ 4 Rep row 2, changing to charcoal (30 (32, 34, 36] scat end of last) atend of row. current row, behind the front post stitch is Next md: Scin each st around, not skipped. Instead, it is worked into as Row’5:h 1, sc dec in fist 2 ts, scin each Next mds: Rep ast md untilFoot mea- part of completing the front post double of next2st, fp dec (see Special ttc) sures 2 inches from end of toes, Measure crochet decrease stitch. Thishelps keep around sc3 rows below and nextst,scin from back of Heel to end of longest toe. the fabric smooth on both sides, each of next 3 st, [(s,fpde dec around corresponding st 3 rows below sc) in next st, scin each of next 3 sts, fpdc dec around corresponding st3 rows below and nextst,scin each ofnext 3. sknext 2st, scin each of next 3 sts fpde de around corresponding st 3 rows below and next st, cin each cofrext 3 sts] across tolast 9s [(s, Toe Rnd 1: Fold Foot in half with Heel at cen- ter bottom of Foot, place marker on each side of Foot having 14 [15, 16, 17] sts between markers, [sc in each st around ‘to.2 sc before marker, sc dec in next 2 sts) twice scin each staround to beg marker. (28 [30, 32, 34] se) Rnds 2-7 [2-7, 2-7, 2-7): [Scin each ‘st around to 2 sc before marker, sc dec in ‘next 2 sts] twice, sc in each st around to beg marker. Leaving long end, fasten of (16 £18, 20, 2) scat end of last nd) Working in back ps (se Stitch Guide), at ten last nd and sew sts tog using long end. 36 cnocweninoveisee 2008fd dec around coresponding st’3 rows below, sin next st, Scineach ofnext’3 sts, fd dec around carespondingst3 rows below and nextst,scin each ofnext 2sts, sc decin last 2s, tu, Row 6: Ch1, sc dec in first2sts,scin each of next 6 sts, [sc in next st, scin each of next 7st, sknext 2st, scin each of next 7 sts] across to last 9st, 35 in next st, sc imeach of next 6 ts, scdecin last 2st, «hanging to taupe in ast st, tur, Row 7: Rep row 3. Row 8: Rep row 2, changing to charcoal inastst Rows 9-22: Maintaining color sequence of 2rows of charcoal, 2 rows of chocolate, 2 rows charcoal and 2 rows taupe, [rep rows 5-8] 4tmes, ending last ep with row 6 Do not change color at end of ast ro Upper Edge ‘With RS facing, ch2, trin next st counts beg tr dec), “dcin each of next 2 sts, hdcin each of next 2s, scin each of next 2 ss, sk next st, sin each of next 2 sts, hdcin each of nent 2ts, din each of next 2 sts, tr dec (Se Stitch Guide) in next 4st, rep from * actos, ending last rept" tdecin last 2 sts. Fasten off Lower Edge \With RS facing, working in starting ch of ‘apposite side of row 1, jin charcoal with sI tin lower comer of Neck Warmer, ch 1, scin each of next 2 chs, *hdcin each of next 2 chs, dein each of next 2chs, dec inneet 4 chs, dcin each of next 2 chs, hdc Ineach ofnext 2 ch, scin next st", scin next h-2 sp, sin each of next 2 chs, rep from * across, ending ast rep at **, do not turn, Trim ‘Working around outer edge, ch 7, evenly sp scaround entire Neck Warmer with 3 Scin each comer, join with lst in beg sc. Fasten off DESIGN BY KIM GUZMAN FOR CARON INTERNATIONAL 8x 20 inches, before folding + NaturallyCaron.com Country medium (worsted) weight“ yarn (302/185 yds/85g per ball) ‘Tall each 20016 charcoal, £0020 loden forest and #0018 spice house + Size1/9/5.5mm cochethook or size needed to obtain gauge + Tapestry needle inch decorative button ‘ripple pattern = 4 inches; 12 pattern rows = 4 inches PATTERN NoTES ‘The Neck Warmer begins as rectangular piece with 2 buttonholes at 7 end The rectangle is then folded lengthwise, aligning the buttonholes to form a double thickness and single buttonhole Take care when working the front post double crochet decrease. The stich in the current ro, behind the front post stitch i not skipped. Instead, itis worked into as part of completing the front post double crochet decrease stich. Tis helps keep the fabric smooth on both sides Front post double crochet decrease (fpdc dec: Yo, insert hook around pace indicated fom front tobackto font again, 4, pull p through, yo pul trough 2ps on hook, yo, inserthookin next ston this row, yo, pllp trough, yo, pul through 2pson hook, yo, pull through alps on hoa. NECK WARMER Row 1: With charcoal, ch 84, sein 2nd ch {rom hook and in each of next 6 chs,3 vovenaen oun enocuermacazinecom — 37A TUTORIAL IN FILET CROCHET ISN'T IT REMARKABLE THAT JUST TWO BASIC STITCHES CAN CREATE BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF LACY CROCHET WORK? IF YOU'VE NEVER TRIED FILET CROCHET, HERE IS AN EASY GUIDE AND SIMPLE PROJECT TO GET YOU STARTED! BY GWEN BLAKLEY KINSLER BB cnocuerinovensen 035FILET crochet is an openwork technique which was very popular in the mid 1800s. “Queen Victo- ria, in an act of royal generosity, accepted gifts of Irish crocheted lace for her gowns. Special crochet thread was produced by enterpris- ing textile manufacturers and dur- ing this peak in crochet’s popu- larity, filet crochet was the favor- ite,” (1) “Filet” is the French word meaning “net,” and it consists of open meshes and solid blocks, giv- ing the work a lacy quality. This technique was popular again in the mid-twentieth century; and although it may look intricate and complicated, it is one of the easier crochet techniques; so much so that crocheters can create their own designs with graphs. Using only 2 simple stitches, the chain and double crochet, this technique readily lends itself to creating pictures with the stitches such as animals, religious symbols, flowers or monograms; and it is almost “like drawing with thread. Like a pencil drawing, it uses light and shadow to create an image where there was none before.” (1) “Filet charms the artist in the cro- cheter, as well as acting as a chal- lenge to one’s skill resulting in a real crochet masterpiece to trea- sure.” (4) T have always been partial to filet crochet and have enjoyed it from the earliest years of my cro- cheting life. I still have one of my first filet projects from a 1976 Family Circle Magazine: a shawl with flower motif made of kite string (see photo on page 40). (5) For best results, filet crochet is done with fine cotton threads and traditionally in white or ecru color. Ranging from size 3 to size 100, the finest available, threads require steel crochet hooks to cre- ate the series of open spaces and solid blocks in combinations to create pictorial designs. Like any kind of crochet, the thread must fitthe hook: the larger the design or picture, the finer the thread must be. Probably the most sought after pattern is that of “The Last Sup- per” charted for filet crochet. This pattern is available at: wwrvelacis, com/catalog/data/b_crochet_heml “Like most ‘facts' about [Alet] crochet, there are many theories as to why itis mostly done in the color white. The most popular is that white has a religious signifi- cance because of its association with holiness and purity. Since nuns first taught it, this seems a logical theory. Other reasons for the use of white can also be put forth. Cotton is naturally white, and dyeing is expensive. Also, since many of the articles made of filet crochet are used as home decorations, and since white blends with all colors, the choice of white is a natural.” (1) Designs charted on graph pa- per are provided for the crocheter to follow. The design chart will usually include a note direct ing one to follow the chart from right to left for the right side and from left to ight for the wrong side, “Since filet squares all blend into each other, the last stitch of ‘one square isthe first stitch of the “next. Therefore, an isolated square may consist of 4 stitches (2 sides to the square and 2 stitches in the center), but on a chart, each square requires only 3 stitches be~ cause it will share its lat stitch as the first stiteh of the next square.” 4 cnocien novenaex 2008 (2) While fol- lowing the chart, it is best to mark off each row with a pencil as it is completed or use a magnetic board to keep track of progress. To forma space, work two chains and skip over two stitches of the previous row. An open square or mesh on the chart oF graph indicates a space. Filing the space with two double cro chet stitches creates a solid mesh or block in the designs. On the chart, a solid square or *X” indi- cates a block. ‘My biggest earning curve with filet crochet was when I took the Design Crochet Correspon- dence Course and learned that it is essential that filet crochet have ‘two double crochets in each block and two chains in each space! However, since then I have seen other sources that suggest a space can consist of only one chain and «block of only one double crochet. “However, ifyou desire a fulles, heavier texture to your work, the double mesh crochet stitch should be used instead of the regular double crochet. This stitch gives more definition to the design. It is worked in a slightly different manner than the regular double crochet stitch as follows: Yo hook, insert hook in next ch, pull thread through (3 loops on hook), yo hook and pull thread through only 1 ch, yo hook and draw through 3 remaining chs on hook.” 2) “Once finished, the crochet ‘work may require an outside edge to give it body and to prevent it from stretching, Slip stitch or sin- gle crochet will sufice, but there are also many elegant edgings to choose from. Blocking is neces- sary to acquire the proper size, to make the piece lay flat, and to give ita neat, pressed appear ance.” (2) Blocking can easily be accomplished by using steel pins to pin the piece evenly all around the sides and then covering it with a damp cloth for atleast twenty four hours or until the cloth is dry. Creating Your Own Design Chart: Start by charting your de- sired design on graph paper witheee melita Sedu vies BEAUTY OF Eo nalnnin(d ox oleitl ss INON! Cail iC DESIGN! Beaune aha SEOs nore aech Shawl DESIGN BY SUE KAWAMOTO FOR YARNMARKET LLC Drop-Stit SKILL LEVEL SD ieamcoue FINISHED SIZE 22 x 44 inches MATERIALS e Rio dela Plata Merino Sock ‘SUPER FINE super fine (fingering) weight yarn (400 yds/97g per hank): 1 hank #09 ballerina blues e Size 8/5mm 24-inch circular knitting needles size needed to obtain gauge Size H/8/S5mm crochet hook e Optional: 200 size 6 seed beads Contrasting color of yarn or string for stitch markers GAUGE Size 8 circular needles: 16 sts = 4 inches; 26 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Itis important to bring the yarn to the front of the marker on knit rows and then take it to the back, and then on purl rows take the yarn across the marker on the purl side. This keeps the long tail of the marker in place so the stitches do not move and stay in the correct orientation when it comes time to drop the stitches. The short row process is to work to the first marker, ‘turn and work back. Continue to work to each successive marker, turn and work to the end of the row until all markers have been worked with a short row before them. SPECIAL STITCHES Knit 1 back loops (k1tbl): Knit 1 st through back Ips. Place marker (pm): With at least 1 yard of contrasting color of yarn or string, make a small loop knot and place theused tohelp keep the first marker, turn, knit place where sts are tobe across to end of row. dropped, ‘Yarn forward (yfwd): Rows 18-23: St st across 1g yam forward. all the sts. Yarn to back (wyib): Bring yarn to back. Next rows: [Rep rows 8-23] until there are 84 INSTRUCTIONS sts on the needle and 11 markers. SHAWL Next rows: To work the decreases on the Shawl, work the short row With circular knitting needles, cast on 10. Row 1:51 1, k2, pm (see Special Stitches), k6, yfwd (See Special Stitches), sI1. Row 2: K1-tbl (see Special Stitches), p6, st marker with yarn going across the marker on the purl side, p3. Row 3:I 1, k2, yfwd, sl marker, wyib (see Special Stitches), k6, yfwd, si. Rows 4-7: [Rep rows 2 and 3] twice. Row 8: K1-tbl, purl to first marker, do not si marker, turn work and knit to end of row. Row 9: Cast on 7, pm #2, purl across to end of row, sl marker in place; Rows 10-15: St st across, Row 16: K1-tbl, purl across to marker #2, turn, knit to end of row, remember to yfwd before last st on the row, s| the last st, knit in back Ip of the first st on the purl row. sequence, binding off 7 sts instead of casting on 7, drop the st before the marker, cast on 1 st; this stat es the st that has been dropped. Work to the end of the row and work 6 more rows. Work the short row sequence as established and bind off the first 7 sts on the last purl side row. Edging Thread beads onto yarn, working in ends of rows and in sts, with crochet hook and RS facing, join with sc in upper corner of Shawl, sc in each of next 2 rows or sts, ch 1, pull up bead, ch 1, evenly sp {scin each of next 3 rows orsts, ch 1, pull up bead, ch 1] around outer edge, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. Block to stretch the Shaw. iSugar SKILL LEVEL, Sm remo FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit ladies small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2Xlarge are in []. FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS. [39 inches (medium), 43 inches (large), 47 inches (large), 51 inches (2¥-large)) MATERIALS @ Caron Simply Soft Brites ecu medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 02/315 yds/170g per skein): 3 [4,4,4, 5] skeins #9611 rose «@ Size 6/4mm 2. circular knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge e Sizes G/6/4mm and /9/5.5mm crochet hooks e Tapestry needle ‘@ Stitch markers GAUGE 18 st sts=4 inches; 22 st st rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Sleeves are worked from armhole opening to lower edge using larger crochet hook. Because the Sleeves are worked with largerhook, we will measure distance between stitches on the first round instead of counting ends of rows. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: 5 din place indicated. Half shell: 3 de in place indicated. Beginning treble crochet shell (beg tr shell): Ch 4 (counts as first tr), (te, ch 2, 2 tr) in place indicated. Treble crochet shell (tr shell): (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in place indicated. SHELL STITCH PATTERN Row 1: Sc in frst st, [sk next 2 sts, shell (see Special Stitches) in next st, sk next 2 sts, scin next st] across to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, half shell (see Special Stitches) in last st, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, scin first st, sk next 2 sts, [shell in next st, sknext2 sts, sc in center dc of next shell, sk next 2 sts] across to last st, half shell in last st, turn, Rep row 2 for Shell Stitch Pattern. INSTRUCTIONS ‘SWEATER needles, cast on 170 (188, 206, 224, 242] sts, join, being careful to avoid any twists on needle, place marker for beg of ind. Next rnds: Work even in St st until piece measures 65%, 5, 4%, 4] inches from beg. Place marker after 85th (94th, 103rd, 112th, 121st] st from side seam on last md. Side Shaping Decrease rnd: [K1, k2tog, knit across to 3 sts before next marker, ssk, KI] twice. (166 [184, 202, 220, 238] sts) Next rnds: Work even in St st until piece measures 10 (9%, 9, 8%, 8] inches from beg. Next rnd: Rep decrease md. (162 (180, 198, 216, 234) sts) Next mds: Work even in St st untll piece measures 12 (11%, 11, 10%, 10] inches from beg. Next rnd: Rep decrease ind. (158 [176, 194, 212, 230) sts) Next mds: Work even in St stuntil piece measures 13 112%, 12,1114, 11] inches from beg. Dividing rnd: Bind off first 4 (5, 6,7,8] sts (front armhole), knit across to 4 [5, 6,7,8] sts before next marker, bind off last 4 (5, 6,7,8)sts (front armhole), bind off next 4 [5, 6,7, 8] sts (back armhole), knit across to 4[5,6,7, 8] sts before next marker, bind offlast 4 [5, 6, 7,8] sts (back armhole). (71 178, 85, 92, 99] sts for Back and Front) Back Next row (WS): Work even in St st across first 71 (78, 85, 92, 99] sts on Back leaving rem sts unworked for Front. Armhole Shaping Next rows: Dec 1 st at each side every other row 7 (8,9, 10, 11] times. (57 162, 67, 72,77} sts atend of last row) Next rows: Work even in St st until armhole measures 5 [5%, 6,614, 7] inches from beg of armhole, ending with WS row. Atend of last row, loosely bind off sts. Crochet Neck Edging Row 1:With WS facing and size G crochet hook, join With sc first st, evenly sp 57 [63,69, 75,81] sc across, turn, (58 [64, 70, 76, 821 sc) Next row: Work row 1 of Shell Stitch Pattern. Next rows: Work row 2 of Shell Stitch Pattern until Neck Edging measures 2 inches from beg. At end of last row, fasten off. Place marker 4 [4¥, 4/5, 4%, 5] inches from each armhole edge for shoulder. Front Next row: With WS facing, ‘working across rem sts on needle, join with stst at underarm, purl across. Armhole Shaping Work same as for Back Armhole Shaping. Crochet Neck Edging Work same as for Back Crochet Neck Edging. Body Edging Rnd 1: With RS facing and size G crochet hook, Join with scat side seam, evenly sp 167 [185, 20: 221, 239] sc around, joi (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (168 [186, 204, 222, 240] sc) Rnd 2: Ch 1, scin first st, *sk next 2 sts, shell in next st, sk next 2 sts**, sc in next strep from * around, ending last rep at *, join inbeg sc Rnd 3: Ch 3 (countsas first dc), 2 dcin same st, sk next 2 sts, sc in center dc of next shell, kknext 2 sts*, shell in next sc, rep from* around, ending last rep at, 2 dein same st as beg ch'3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 Next rnds: Rep mds 2 and 3 until Edging measures 4 inches from beg. Last rnd: (Ch 1, sl st) in each st around, ch 1, join in beg sl st. Fasten off. ‘Sew shoulder seams from armhole edge to marker. Sleeve Rnd 1: With RS facing and size | crochet hook, join in stat center of underarm, beg tr shell (see Special Stitches) in same st, [sk next 1 inch (see Patten Notes) along armhole edge, tr shell (see Special Stitches) in next st or row] around to 1 inch from beg shell working same number of shells from underarm to shoulder. and from shoulder to underarm and working 7 shell at shoulder seam if needed for your size, sk last inch, join in 4th ch of beg ch-4. Rnd 2:5! stin next st and in next ch sp, beg tr shell, trshellin ch sp of each tr shell around, join in ath ch of beg ch-4. Next mds: Rep rnd 2 until Sleeve measures 16 CONTINUED ON PAGE 11DESIGN BY CANDI JENSEN FOR COATS & CLARK SKILL LEVEL ( herueoune FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit ladies small; changes for medium and large are in (1. FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Bust: 36 inches (small) [40 Inches (medium), 45 inches (large)] MATERIALS ¢ Red Heart Designer Sport “ue light (light worsted) weight yarn (3 02/279 yds/85g per ball): 4 (6, 7] balls #3290 brick © Size 11/8mm straight knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge « Size K/104/6.5mm crochet hook « Tapestry needle # Sewing needle # Sewing thread GAUGE 12 sts in pattern = 4 inches; 18 pattern rows =4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. PATTERN STITCH Row 1:[K2, p2J across. Row 2: [P2, k2] across. Row 3: Rep row 2. Row 4: Rep row 1. Rep rows 1-4 for pattern.INSTRUCTIONS JACKET Back With 2 strands of yarn, held tog, cast on 64 [72, 80) sts. First rows: Work in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 1 inch from beg. Next rows: Continue working in pattern and at same time dec 1 st at beg and end of row by k2tog or p2tog every 10th row 5 6, 7] times. (54 (60, 66] sts at end of last row) Next rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 12 (14%, 15] inches from beg. Armholes Next rows: Bind off first 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. (44 (50, 56] sts at end of last row) Next rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 20% (241%, 25] Inches. Armhole should measure 8Y [9%2, 10] inches from beg. Bind off all sts. Left Front With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 32 [36,40] sts. First rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 1 inch from beg, ending with WS row. Next rows: Continue working in Pattern Stitch and at same time dec 1 st at beg of row every 10 rows 5 times. (27 (31, 35] sts at end of last row) Next rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 12 [13Y2, 15] inches from beg, Armholes Next row: Bind off 5 sts at armhole edge of next row working in Stitch Pattern. (22 [26, 30] sts) Next rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 2 inches from armhole edge, ending with RS row. Next row: Bind off 3 [4, 5] sts at neck edge, continue in Pattern Stitch across. Next rows: Continue working in Pattern Stitch and at same time dec 1 st at neck edge every row 7 times. Next rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures same as Back. Atend of last row, bind off all sts Right Front Work same as Left Front reversing all shaping, Sleeve Make 2. With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 40 (44, 43] sts. First rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 1 inch from beg. Next rows: Maintaining Pattern Stitch, inc 1 stat each end by work k inc or pincat each end of every 6th row 6 times. (52/56, 60] sts at end of last row) Next rows: Work even in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 12 (14, 15] inches from beg. Atend of last row, bind off all sts. inishing Sew shoulder seams. Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at shoulder seam and sew in place Rep with 2nd Sleeve. Sew side and Sleeve seams, Collar First Side Row 1: With 2 strands of yarn held tog and size K crochet hook, join with scat neck where you started the dec row on Right Front, evenly sp sc in multiples of 2 plus 1 across to center Back, turn. Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first deand ch-1), sk next st, de in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dein next st] across, turn, Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first de), [sk next ch sp, 3 dein next st, sk next ch sp, hde in next st] across, turn. Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first doj,dcin same st, *hde in center st of next de group**, 3 de in next hdc, rep from * across, ending last rep at “*, 2 dc in last hde, turn, Row 5: Ch 3, dein same st, [3 dein next hde, hde in center dc of next de group] across, 3 dc in next hde, 2 de in last st. Fasten off, and Side Row 1: With 2 strands of yarn held tog and size K Crochet hook, join with sc atrneck where you started the dec row on Left Front, evenly sp sc in multiples of 2 plus 1 across to center Back, turn Rows 2-5: Rep rows 2-5 of First Side. Edging With 2 strands held tog, working from left to right around outer edge, joi with sl st at edge of First Half of Collar, evenly sp reverse sc (see a-c) actoss in ends of rows and starting chs on opposite side of row 1 on Fronts and Back up to edge of 2nd Half of Collar Fasten off. ‘ot Reverse Single Crochet Sleeve Edging With 2 strands held tog, join with sl stn seam, reverse sc around, join with sist in beg sc. Fasten off. Rep on rem Sleeve. Flower Rnd 1:Ch 4, sl stin first ch to form ring, ch 1, 12scin ring, do not jRnd 2: Working in back Rnd 3:Workingin front Center Sew Center to center of Ips (see Stitch Guide), ch Ips (see Stitch Guide) of | Ch3,holdingbacklast Ip Flower. Sew to Jacket as 1,(sc,ch4, sc) infirst st. tnd 1,ch 1, (sc, ch 4,sc) of eachston hook,4dein shown in photo. Sew snap andineachstaround, —infirststandineach st 3rd.ch fromhook,yo, pull to top edge of Jacket. join (see Pattern Note)in around, joininbeg sc. throughall Ips on hook. beg sc. Fasten off Leaving long end, fasten off 18 (20.227 | | oro = @ Z Sleeve e Back = Front = Fa 2 es, 2 Tote, Ta Ta (ia, ey SUGAR PLUM LACE SWEATER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 (16%, 17, 17%, 18]inches ending last rep at **, join Rnd 3:Ch1,scinfirstst, Last rnd: Ch 1, sIstin first from beg when slightly in beg sc. sk next 2sts,shellin next st, ch 1, [sl stn nextst, ch stretched. st, sk next 2 sts**, sc in 1 around, join in beg st st Rnd 2: Ch 3,2 dein same center st of next shell, rep —_ Fasten off. Shell Cuff st, *sk next 2 sts, sc in from * around, ending last Rnd 1:Sistinnextst,s|___centerdcofnext shell, sk repat*,joininbegsc. Rep Sleeve and Shell Cuff st in next ch sp, ch 1, sc next 2 sts**, shell in next ‘on rem armhole. in same ch sp, *sk next 2 ‘st, rep from * around, Next rnds: Rep rnds 2 and sts, shell in sp between tr ending last rep at **, 2c 3 alternately until Shell ‘Wash, block to shells**, sc in ch sp ofnext in same st as beg ch-3, join Cuff measures 2 inches measurements and let trshell rep from” around, in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. from beg of Shell Cuff. ry. 418%, 4, 4%, 5 18 116%, 17.17%, 1872 Sleeve ee el Body aINSIDER SHAPING BY DARLA SIMS SECRETS TIME AND TIME AGAIN, MANY CROCHETERS EXPRESS A FEAR OF TACKLING A GARMENT THAT REQUIRES SHAPING FOR SLEEVES, NECKLINES, ARMHOLES OR OTHER AREAS. IT’S REALLY LESS COMPLICATED THAN YOU THINK, AND PROPER SHAPING CAN PRODUCE RESULTS THAT ARE MORE FLATTERING AND COMFORTABLE. TRY thinking of each piece of a garment as a simple square or rectangle with stitches that are simply increased or decreased at the edges to create shaping. If you can work 2 stitches into one stitch, you already know how to increase, or add 1 stitch. And if you know how to work 2 stitch- es together, you know how to decrease 1 stitch, or subtract 1 stitch, SLEEVES To shape a crocheted sleeve, you simply increase stitches at each edge, at regular intervals, to widen the shape from the wrist to the armhole. Then, you work even to desized length for a drop sleeve, or shape the cap per writ- ten instructions. If, at first, you have difficulty identifying the in- creases made at the ends of rows, place a plastic marker on each increase row, so you can quickly count your number of stitches and rows as you work. ARMHOLES AND NECKLINES To shape curved armholes and necklines, center stitches are skipped to begin the opening, then stitches are gradually decreased (by working stitches together) on ei ther side of the initial opening to create a curve. I never slip stitch across those skipped stitches. Slip stitching on 1 side of a neckline or armhole may save a few seconds of time, but you pay dearly in terms of comfort. ‘The amount of comfort is greater when a neckline is divided for a jacket or a placket opening than for a crewneck sweater when one side of the neck has skipped stitches and the other side of a jacket begins with slip stitches. To test this method, take a few min- utes to make 2 small swatches. SLIP STITCH SWATCH Row 1: Using hook and yarn of your choice, ch 22, de in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, um. (20 de) Rows 2-4: Ch 3 (counts as first di), dein each de across, turn, Row 5: I st across each of first 5 de for the beg of the neck shap- ing, st in next de, ch 3, de in each de across, turn. Row 6: Ch 3, de in each de across to last 2 de, de dee (see Stitch Guide) in last 2 de, turn. Row 7: Ch 2, dein next de (counts as beg de dec), dc in each de across, Fasten offSKIPPED STITCHES SWATCH Row1: Using hook and yarn of your choice, ch 22, de in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn, (20 de) Rows 2-4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), de in each de across, turn, At end of last row, fasten off Row: Sk fist 5 de, join in next de,ch 3,dc in each st across, tur. Row 6: Ch 3, dein each st to last 2 de, dedee (see Stitch Guide) in last 2 sts, turn, Row7: Ch 2, de in next de (counts as beg de dec), dc in each de across. Fasten off. Note that Rows 6 & 7 of each swatch create the curve for the neckline or armbole opening. Asyou can see, not only do your swatches for the simulated neck line look different, they feel dif- ferent. The frst 5 stitches of the Slip Stitch Swatch are firm and have litle give, while the Skipped Stitches Swatch has more elasticity and thus, is less restrictive and feels more comfortable on your body. FLARES AND RUFFLES Our Ribbed Collar Cardi- gan (shown on page 54) features a flared peplum and collar which are shaped using a non-tradition- al method. Both of these flared pieces are worked from side to side with half of each row being worked in double erochet, while the other half of the same row is worked in half double crochet which creates a flare. This shap- ing method can be easily adapted to shape a skirt or other garments, ‘Try working a jacket, using this method, to the armhole, then work back and forth across the length of this piece and work even from the armhole up instead of side by side and you'll create a flattering, so- phisticated shape. DECREASING BULK Crochet garments always fit and feel best on the body when bullcis decreased as you work the shaping or seaming, At ends of rows, you'l significantly decrease edge bulk when working in double or half double crochet as follows: ch 1 (does not count asa stiteh), work, the first stitch of the next row as a double or half double crochet. ‘The Ind advantage to this technique is that when garment pieces are assembled, the ends of rows do not have a gap between the turning chains and the next stitch and are much neater, SEAMING TECHNIQUES The seaming technique of choice for a garment also affects shape, drape and comfort. Woven seams are less bulky than are seams Woven Seam that are backstitched. Determine which seaming method best meets the needs of the yarn used and the design of the garment. For exam- pleya child’ jacket is likely to un- dergo more rough and tumble wear than the garment for an adult. For most children’s garments, a back stitch seam may best fill your needs because this method is strong and durable, Backstitching creates a sturdy, firm seam that can take a lot of wear and tear. On the other hand, a womaris jacket, vest or jacket is less likely to be submitted to the same abuse as a child’s garment and may be finished with a woven seam which is less sturdy, but reduces the bulk and has more give than a back- stitch seam. This method is a particularly good choice for light weight yarns. NovEMGER 2000 cROENETMAGAZIMECOM — 5B‘Garment pieces can also be cro- cheted together using either slip stitch or single crochet. When the stitch of choice (usually single ero- het) is worked with the wrong sides facing, the seam is raised and 54 cnocwer:novemacr 2008 se ah HON purposely becomes an exterior de~ sign element meant to enhance the overall appearance of a garment. When the seam is meant to be on the interior ofa garment, the best choice would be a slip stitch rather than single crochet to reduce bulk. A crochet seam has some degree of elasticity and is 2 good choice for adult garments. The main draw- back to using this technique is all too obvious should a chain become snagged and the whole seam n= ravels before one’s eyes. Using these simple insider shaping tips will help make your crocheted garments look better and feel more comfortable, and in- crease your overall satisfaction of the finished results SKILL LEVEL qa FINISHED sizes Instructions given fit women's small; changes for medium, large, large, 2elarge and 3X-large are in [J FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Bust: 36 inches (small) [40 inches {imedium), 44 inches (large), 48 inches H-orge), 52 inches (2iarge), 56inches (2%slarge)] MATERIALS. + Moda Dea Washable Wool medium (worsted) weight yatn (3% 02/166 yds/100q per ball): 1011, 12,12, 13, 14] balls #4453 tangerine + Sizes H/8/5mm and 1/9/5.Smm ‘crochet hooks or size needed to obiain gauge + Tapestry needle cause Size I hook: 12 de=4 inches; 4 pattern rows = 234 inches Take time to check gauge.BASKET WEAVE BLANKET DESIGN BY KIM GUZMAN FOR CARON INTERNATIONAL AN EASY PATTERN OF ALTERNATING FRONT-AND-BACK-LOOP STITCH GROUPS CREATES AN OLD-TIME FAVORITE BASKET WEAVE DESIGN IN THIS SIMPLE BUT VERY SWEET BABY BLANKET. Gause Size H hook: 21 pattern sts = 5 inches; 17 pattern rows = 5 inches PATTERN NOTES CChain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as frst double crochet unless otherwise stated. ‘Work in color pattern of 1 row of each color beg with sunshine, col mint and baby powder. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. BLANKET Row 1: With size H hook and sunshine, ch 136, dcin 3rd ch from hook first 2 chs count as fist dc), dcin next ch, (ch 3, sk next 3 chs, dcin each of next 3 chs] across, changing colors (se Stitch Guide) 0.cool mint in lasts, turn, Do not fasten off sunshine, (22 chsps, 69 dc) Row 2:With cool mint, ch 3, sk next 2sts, “working over next ch-3, dein each of next 3 sk chs**, ch 3, rep from * across, ending ast rep at", ch3, sk next 2st, sc in ast st, changing to baby poveder in last st, turn. Do not fasten off cool mint. Row 3: With baby powder, ch 1, working aver last sc, dcin same st as lat sc, work- ing over nextch-3, din each of next 2 sk sts 2 rows below, [ch 3, sk next 3 sts, ‘working over ch-3, dc in each of next 3 sksts 2 rows below] across, changing to sunshine in last st, tur. Do not fasten off baby powder. Row 4: With sunshine, ch 3, sk first 3 sts, “working over next ch-3, dc in each of next 3 sk ts on 2 rows below*, ch3, rep from * across ending last rep at **,ch 3, sknext 2 sts, scin lasts, changing to cool mint in last st, turn. Rows 5-114: [Rep rows 3 and 4 alter- nately changing colors to maintain color sequence (see Pattern Notes)] 55 times, changing to sunshine in last st of last row. Atend of ast row, fasten off col mint and baby powder. Row 115: Ch 1, working over last sc, dein same st as last sc, working over next ch din each of next 2sk sts on 2 rows be- low, [scin each of next 3 sts, working over ch-3, dein each of next 3 sk sts 2 rows be- low] across, do not turn or fasten off. Border Rnd 1: Now working in rnds in ends of rows and in sts, with size G hook, ch 1, 3 scin first st, evenly sp 115 sc across side ‘to comer, working in starting ch on oppo- site side of row 1, 3 scin first ch, evenly sp 127 sc actoss with 3 scin last ch, evenly sp 115 sc across to next corner, 3 sc in first st, evenly sp 127 sc across, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (496 sc) Rnd 2: SI st in next st, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 4 dc in same st, fpde (see Stitch Guide) around next st, [*bpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next st, fpdc around next st] across** to next center corner st, 5 dcin center corner st, rep from * around, ending last rep at *, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Rnds 3 & 4: 5 st in each of next 2 st, ch 3,4 dcin same st, fpdc around next st, *{bpde around next st, fodc around next st] across** to center corner st, 5 dein center corner st, rep ftom * around, end ing last rep at °, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. At end of last ind, fasten off. CsGREAT STOCKING STUFFERS DESIGNS BY BENDY CARTER, DARLA SIMS, BARBARA WORN-WURTZ AND LORI ZELLER NEED A SPECIAL GIFT TO TUCK IN SOMEONE'S STOCKING FOR CHRISTMAS MORNING? OUR DELIGHTFUL, FUN-TO-MAKE STOCKING STUFFERS WILL FIT THE BILL FOR BABIES, CHILDREN, LADIES AND MEN! DESIGNS BY LORI ZELLER SKILL LEVEL mI FINISHED SIZES | Elephant: 4 inches tall, excluding ears Pig: 3% inches long including tall ‘Octopus: 3 inches high MATERIALS + Fine (sport) weight yarn: EIB) 102/90 yds/28geach pink, dark green, medium green, red, black and lavender + Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge + Tapestry needle | Fiber + Swivel cips:3 | + inches inch ribbon | Stitch marker aauan ELEPHANT Rnd 9: [Sc dec (se Stitch Gude) in next 2 65¢= inch; 6sc nds =1 i 4.9 c= 1 inch; 6 scrnds =1 inch jaewd Bi dy, ssa 6 ed _ | : Scin round. parrenl ADTs Rnd 1:With lavender, ch2,6scin 2nd ee | Work in continuous rounds, do not turn or ch from hook, do not join (see Pattern Rnd 11: 2 scin each st around. (78 sc) join unles otherwise stated. Notes). (60) And 12: [Scin each of next 5st, 2scin Mark fist stitch ofeach round, Rnd 2: sc in each staround. (12 sc) next st] around. 21.50) Join with slip stitch as indicated unless Rnd.3: [Scin next st, 2 scin next st] nds 13-22: Scin each st around. otherwise stated. around. (18s) Rnd 23: [Scinnextst, sc dec in next2 sts} nds 4-8: Sin each st around, around, Stuff. (7450)Rnd 24: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] around. Leaving long end, fasten off Arm Make 2. Rnd 1: With lavender, ch 2, 5 scin 2nd ch from hook. (5 se) Rnd 2: 2 cin each st around. (105¢) Rnds 3-7: cin each st around. At end of last nd, leaving long end, fasten of. Leg Make 2. Rnd 1: With lavender, ch 2, 6 scin 2nd ch from hook. (6 s¢) Rnd 2: 2 scin each st around. (12se) Rnds 3-8: Scin each st around, At end of last rnd, leaving long end, fasten off Trunk Rnd 1; With lavender, ch 2, 4 scin 2nd ch from hook. (4 sc) Rnd 2: Working in back Ips (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, scin each st around. Rnd 3; Sc in each st around, Rnd 4: Scin each of first 3 sts, 2scin last st. (5c) Rnd 5:Scin each of first 4 sts, 2 scin next st. (6 se) Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. Rnd 7: [Sc in next sts, 2 scin next st} around. (9.s¢) Rnd 8: Sc in each st around, join (see Pat- tern Notes) in next st. Leaving long end, fasten off. Ear Make 2. Row 1: With lavender, ch 3, 2scin 2nd ch from hook, 2 scin last ch, turn. (4 5¢) Row 2: Ch 1, 2scin irs st, scin each of next 2 sts, 2 scin last st, turn. (6 sc) Row 3: Ch 1, 2scin frst st, scin each of next 4 sts, 2scin last st, turn. (8 0) Row 4: Ch 1, scin each st across, Leaving long end, fasten off, Assembly 1. Sew opening at bottom of Body closed. 2, Stuff Arms and Legs Using long ends, sew to Body so Elephants in sitting posi- tion as shown in photo. 3. Stuff Trunk lightly and using long end, sew to Head as shown in photo, 4.Using long end, sew Ears to side of Head as shown in photo, 5. Cut 3 strands lavender each 10 inches in length. Pull strands through stat center back bottom of Elephant. Braid strands for 1 inch, knot ends and trim. 6. Sew 1 swivel lp to top of Head. 7. Using black, embroider eyes on Head above Trunk. 8, Tie ribbon in bow around neck. PIG Head & Body Rnd 1: With pink, ch 2, 6 cin 2nd ch from hook, do not join see Pattern Notes). (6 5c) nd 2: Working in back Ips (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, scin each st around. Rnd 3:2 scin each st around. (12s) Rnd 4: [Scin next st, 2 scin next st] around. (18 sc) Rnd 5: [Scin each of next 5 sts, 2 scin next st} around. (27 $0) Rnd 6:[Scin each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st} around. (24 sc) Rnds 7-17: Scin each st around. Rnd 18: [Scin each of next2 sts, sedec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts] around. (1850) Rnd 19: [Sc in next st, sc dec in next 2 sts] around, Stuf. (12.0) Rnd 20: (Sc dec in next 2 sts] around, join (see Pattern Notes) in next sc. Tail Rnd 21: Sk next 2 sts, si stin next st, ch 5, 2-scin 2nd ch from hook, 2 scin each ch across, sl st in last sl st. Fasten off. Leg Make 4. Rnd 1: With pink, ch 2, 8scin 2nd ch from hook, join in beg sc. (8¢) Rnd 2: Working in back Ips, ch 1, scin each st around, join in beg sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, scin each st around, join in beg sc. Leaving long end, fasten off Ear Make 2. Row 1: With pink, ch 2, scin 2nd ch from hook, turn. Row 2: 3 sc in next sc. Leaving long end, fasten off Assembly 41. Sew Legs to bottom of Body as shown in photo. 2. Sew Ears to top of Head as shown in photo. 3. Using straight stitch (see Fi. 1), with black embroider eyes as shown in photo. / Fig. 1 straight Sttoh 4, Sew 1 swivel clip to top of Head, OCTOPUS Head & Body Rnd 1:\With dark green, ch 2, 6 scin 2nd ch from hook, do not join (see Pattern Notes). (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (72 50) Rnd 3: (Scin next st, 2 scin next st] around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: [Scin each of next 5 sts, 2scin next st] around. (27 5c) Rnd 5: [Scin each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. (24 sc) Rnds 610: Scin each st around.Rnd 11: [Scin each of next 4 sts, sedec (ee Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts) around. (2050) Rnd 12: [Scin each of next 3st, scdec in next 2 sts] around, (7650) Rnd 13: cin each st around. Rnd 14:Working in back ips (See Stitch Guide), {sc decin next 2 sts] around, Stuff. (8s) Rnd 15: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] around, join inbeg sc. Leaving long end, fasten off Leg Working in rem Ips of rnd 13, jin light «green with scin any st, ch 16, scin nd ch from hook and in each ch across, [sin each of next 2 sts on md 13, ch 16, cin Ind ch from hook and in each ch across) around ending with sin lastt, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. Fasten off Finishing 1.Using straight stitch, with red, embroi- der V-shaped smile as showin in photo, 2. Using straight stitch with black embroider «yesabove mouth as shawn in photo 3, Sew 1 swivel clip to top of Head. DESIGN BY BARBARA WORN-WURTZ SKILL LEV! 19D FINISHED SIZES Bag: 134 x 2% inches Necklace: 12% inches long MATERIALS + Patons Grace light (DK worsted) weight yarn (1% “ee 01/136 yds/50g per ball: 1 ball 60040 night + Size (/2/2.75mm crochet hook + Tapestry needle + Beading needle + Sewing needle + Blacksewing thread + Leather cord: ttyd Imm black 6 inches 2mm natural + Fire Mountain Gems: 1 package black lp shell chips 8-10 antiqued bone discs: 4 ‘1omm round carved black wood beads:2 4mm black swarovski crystal bicone beads: 2 Size 1/0 black seed beads: 12 Size 11/0 antique gold seed beads:6 Size 11/0 opaque brown seed beads:2 + Beads Galore: 10x 10mm oval carved cinnabar or wood bead: 1 8mm round silverton glass or metal beads: 2 3mm square silvertone glass or metal beads: 4 + elnch shank button from Renaissance Buttons cause Gauge for this pattern is not necessary. BAG Back & Flap Row 1: Ch 5, scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (4.0) Row 2:Ch 1, 2scin frst st, scin each st across, ending with 2 sc in lat st, turn, (650) Row 3:(h 1, 2scin first st, scin next st, 2 scin next st, scin each of next 2 sts, 2s¢ in last st, turn. (9 5¢) Row 4: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, 2scin first st, [sein each ofnext 3 sts, 2 scin next st] twice, turn, (12s) Rows 6~11: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn, Row 12: Ch 1, se dec (see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, scin each st across with sc dec in last st, turn. Row 13: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn. Rows 14 & 15: Rep row 12, (6 scat end of last row) Rows 16-18: Ch 1, scin each st across, tur, Rows 19 & 20: Rep row 2, (10scatend of Jast row) Row 21:Ch1, scin each st actos, tur, Row 22: Rep ow 2. (12) Row 23: Ch 1, scin each stactoss, tum. Rows 24-26: Rep row 12. Atend of ast row, fasten off. (6 scat end of last row) Front Pocket Rows 1~4: Rep rows 1~4 of Back & Flap. At end of ast row, fasten of Flap Beading & Assembly 1. Sew shell chips to front of Flap with gold and black seed beads arranged ran- domly as shown in photo. 2. ew button onto Flap at center bottom edge leaving sp for cording around edges. 3. Place Front Pocket over Back with WS tog, sew outer edges tog. 4. With RS facing and Flap open, begat Flap fold, sew black cord around outer edge of Flap. 5, Sew natural cord tightly around Pocket beg where Pocket begs, Bead Dangle Insert beading needle from inside Bag to outside above cording at bottom. Pullknot tight inside Bag. Thread beads as shawn in photo, bring needle back up through all beads. insert needle from front to back and pull beads into position = at bottom of Bag. End by bringing needle back up through Bag and secure end. Finishing ut 28 inches black cord Thread beads onto cord as shown in photo using knots to hold in plac. Attach cord to Bag at fold of Flap, tie double knot inside Flap. Trim ends. DESIGN BY BELINDA “BENDY” CARTER SKILL LEVEL a NISHED SIZE 3%4x4¥% inches MATERIALS + Aunt Lydia’ Classic Crochet Thread size 10 crochet cotton (white & ecru: 400 yds per ball; solids: 350 yds per bal): ‘all each #419 ecru and #131 fudge brovin + Size 6/1.80mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge + Sewing needle + Brown sewing thread + Diex 3%vinch wallet windows: GAUGE 26 dein pattern = 3 inches; 20 pate rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated Join with slip stiteh as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES, Linked half double crochet (linked Iida}: Insert hook in sce of lst st, yo, pull Ip through, insert hook in next st, yo, pull lp through, yo, pul through all Ips on hook (beg linked de}: Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull Ip through, sk next ch, insert haokin next ch or st, yo, pull Ip through {yo pull through 2 Ips on hook} twice. Linked double crochet (linked de): Insert hook in sie of lasts, yo, pull Ip through, insert hook in place indicated, yo, pull Ip through, [yo, pull through 2 Ips an hook] twice WALLET PartA Row 1: With brown, ch 28, beg linked de (see Special Stitches), linked de (see Special Stitches) in each ch across, turn (26 sts) Row 2: ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), beg linked de, linked dein each st across, turn. Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece mea- sures 4% inches from bea. Edging Ch1, evenly p scaround with (sc, ch 1, Sc) ineach corner, jain (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. Fasten off PartB Row 1: With brown, ch 25, beg linked dc, linked dein each ch across, turn. (23 sts) Next rows: Rep rem rows and Edging of Part A. Part Row 1 WS: With brown, ch 40, scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, changing colors (see Stitch Guide) to ecru in last st. (2950) Row 2 (RS): h1,*scin nextst, ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st**, hdcin next st, linked dc inked hde (se Special Stitch= «rep from across, ending last ep at “tum, Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, sk next chsp, scin next st*, hdc in nextst, linked dc in net st, linked hdc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * across, ending lastrep at*, changing to brown in last st, turn, Row 4: Ch 1, scin fist st, *working in front of ch sps, din sk t3 rows below**, scin each of next 5st, rep from * across, ending last re at, sci last st, turn. Row 5: Ch 1 scin each st across changing to ect in lasts, turn, Row 6:Ch 1, hdcin first st, “linked dein next st, linked hdc in next st®, sin next st, ch, sknext st, scin next st, hdcin next st, rep from * across, ending last ep at**, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, hdcin fist st, “linked dein next st, linked hdc in next st**, s¢ in next st, ch 1, sk next st, scin next st, hde in next st, rep from "across, ending last rep at **, changing to brown in last st, tur.Row 8: Ch 1, scin each of first 4 sts, “working in font of ch-1 ps, dein sk st 3 rovrs below, scin each ofnext 4 sts, rep from * actos, ending last ep at *,scin each of last 3 sts, turn. Row 9: Rep row 5. Next rows: Rep rows 2-9 consecutively until piece measures 7 inches fom beg, ending with row 4 or row 8. Edging Rep Edging of Part A. PartD Rep Part Aunt plece measures 8% inch- es from beg. Edging fep Edging of Part A. Assembly 1. Turn Part C sideways with WS facing (see Fig, 1). Place A on top Part, at left hand edge with RS facing Place Part B on top of Part C, at right hand edge, with RS ‘acing. 2. Sew Part A to Part C across top and ¥4 inch down left hand edge. Leave rem of Part A unsewn, Fig. Cobra Wallet ‘Assembly Diagram 3. Sew Part B to Part C across top and down right hand edge and across battom, Leaving tem of Part B unsev so that window pack can be inserted, 4. Part of opening can be tacked doven if a tighter fi from window pack i desired 5. Cut last window out of wallet window pack; trim edges so that they ae even. Center window on top of Part AY inch from bottom so that window opening is facing Part. 6. Using sewing thread, sew in place so. that driver’ lcense canbe sipped into window. 7. Lift Part A up then place Part D on top of Part A and Part C with RS facing, 8, Sew Part D to Part and Part Cactoss top and down left hand edge and across bottom, DESIGN BY DARLA SIMS SKILL LEVEL SRI rinisieo size Instructions given for infant sizes 6-12 months FINISHED SOCK MEASUREMENT 3 inches from heel to toe maveRiaLs, + Fine (sport) weight yarn: ‘We or/135yds/43q blue “m= veo2/45 yds/14q white + Size £/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge + Stiteh marker cauce 9sc= 2inches; 6 mds =1 inch PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SOCK Make 2. cuff Row 1: With blue, ch11,scin 2nd ch from ‘hook and in each ch across, turn. Rows 2-24: Working in backps (ee Stich Guide), ch, scin each st across, turn, Row 25: Holding row 1 and row 24 tog, ‘Working trough bth thicknesses, ch, sist in each st across, do not turn or fasten off. Ankle Rnd 1: Working in ends of rows around ‘edge, ch 1, scin each row around, join (ee Pattern ote) in beg sc. Rnds2 & 3: Ch 1, scin each sc around, joi in beg sc. Place marker in fist st. At end of last md, fasten off Heel Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, and last md worked at top, join with sc in Sth sc to right of marke, scin each of next 9 sts, leaving em sts unworked, tun, (10) Rows 2-4: Ch 1 scin each st across turn. Rows 5 & 6: Ch 1, sc dec (se Stitch Guide) infist 2 ts, scin each st across with sc dec in lat sts, turn, Fasten off. (6scat end of last row) Foot Rnd 1 (RS): Join with scin 2nd sc to right fright side of Hee, scin next st, evenly sp 5 scin ends of rows on Heel, sin each of next 6 sts, evenly sp 5 sc in ends of row, Scin each of last 12 sts, do not jin. Place marker in firsts of md, (30s) Rnd 2: Scin next st, s¢decin next 2 sts, scin each of next 14 ts, scdecin next 2 sts, scin each of last 11 sts (28 0) {CONTINUED ON PASE 78FELINE LOVERS (AND EVEN SOME WHO AREN'T!) CAN'T HELP BUT BE CHARMED BY THESE PLAYFUL KITTIES AS THEY ANTICIPATE A FUN GAME OF CHASE WITH SOME MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE MICE. THROW SKILL LEVE! FINISHED SIZE 46x56 inches MATERIALS + Caton Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 02/315 yds/170g per skein): 8 skeins #9701 white 5 skeins #9727 black 1 skein #9742 grey heather + Size /10/6mm crochet hook o size needed to obtain gauge + Tapestry needle @ PATTERN NOTES. Join with slip stiteh as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of row or round «counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. THROW Square Make 6 each white and black. Row 1: Ch 45, scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, tur, (44.50) Rows 2-54: Ch 1, scin each st across, tum. Rnd 55: Working in ends of rows and in sts around outer edge, ch 1, 3 cin fist st, scin each st across, ending with 3 in lasts, evenly sp 42 cin ends of rows across, working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1,3 cin frst ch, scin each ch across, ending with 3 sc in last ch, evenly p42 Scin ends of rows across, jin see Patten Notes) in beg sc. Fasten off Cat Make 6 white and 6 black. Body Row 1: Beg at bottom edge, ch 13,scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ‘tum, (12) Rows 2 &3:Ch1, 2scinfirstst, scin each stacross with 2scin las st tum. (16 scat end oflast row) Row 4: Ch9, scin nd ch from hook and in each ofnext 7 chs, scin each stacross with 2c in last st tum. (25) Rows 5 & 6:Ch1, 2scinfirstst, scin each st across with 2 scin las st, tum, (290) Row 7: Ch 1 scin each st across, tun, Tail Row 8: Ch 1, 2scin fist st, scin next st, sede (ee Stitch Gulde) in next 2 ts, leav- ing rem sts unworked, turn. (4 s¢) Row 9:Ch 1, scdecin first 2 sts, scin next st,2scin lat st, turn. Rows 10-14: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn Row 15: Ch 1, 2scin first st, scin next st, scdec in last 2ts, tur, Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec in frst 2 sts, scin next st, 2scin last st, turn. Rows 17-20: [Rep rows 15 and 16 alter- nately] twice Rows 21-24: Ch 1, scin each st across, tum, Row 25: Rep row 16. Rows 26-29: [Rep rows 15 and 16 alter- nately twice Row 30: Rep row 15. Row 31: Ch 1, scin each of first 3st, 2 se in last st turn. (5s) Row 32: Ch 5, scin 2nd ch from hook and imeach of next 3 chs, scin each of next 3 sts, sedec in last 2 sts, turn. (8s) Row 33: Ch 1, scdecin first 2st, sein each st across, turn. (750) Rows 34 & 35: Ch 1, sc dec in frst 2s, 5c in each st across with sc decin last 2s, turn (3 scat end of lst row) Row 36: Ch 1, scdecin 3st. Fasten off Body Continued Row 8: Sk next 4 sts on row 7, join with sc in next st, scin each st across, tur, (2750) Rows 9-13: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn, Rows 14-21: Ch1, sc dec in fist 2s, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (5 scat end oflast row) Rows 2-25: (1, scin each st cos, turn, Row 26: Ch 1, 2 scin first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 scin last st, turn. Fasten off. (79 Head Row 1: Ch 14, 2scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, with 2 cin last ch, tur. (15 se) Rows 2-5: h 1, 2scin first, s¢in each st across with 2 scin last st, tur. (23 scat end of last row) Rows 6-11: h 1 scin each st across, turn, Rows 12-14: Ch 1, scdecin fist 2 sts, s¢ in each st across with sc dec in last 2ts, turn, (17 scat end of ast row) First Ear Row 15:(h 1, scin each of first 5 sts, Scdec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts cunworked, turn. (6 0) Row 16: h 1, sc dec in fist 2st, sein each st across, turn. (550) Row 17: h 1, scin each stactoss with s¢ deci last 2sts, tur. (4c) Rows 18 & 19: Rep rows 16 and 17. (2se atend oflast row) Row 20: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2ts Fasten of.cat & mouse and Ear Row 15: Sk next 3 tunvvrked sts on row 14, join with scdecin next 2 sts, cin each st actos, turn. (60) Row 16: (h 1, scin each stacross with sc decin last 2 sts, tum. (5.50) Row 17:Ch1, sc dec in first 2 sts, scin each st across, tur. (45¢) Rows 18 & 19: Rep rows Wand 17.(2scat end of fast row) Row 20:(h 1, scdecin next 2st. Fasten off Make 20. Row 1: With black, ch 30, 2scin 2nd ch from hook, scin each of next 7 chs, leav= ing rem chs unworked for tal, turn. (95¢) Row 2: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, 2scin frst st, scin each st across, turn. (10.50) Row 4: Ch 1, s¢ decin first 2 sts, scin each stactoss, tur. (95¢) Row 5: Ch 1, cin each st across, tun, Row 6: h 1, sc decin first 2 sts, cin each stacross, ending with 2 sin last st, turn, Row 7: ch 1, 2c nits st, scin each st across, ending with sc dec in lat 2 sts, tum, Row 8: Ch 1, sc decin first 3st, tin each of next sts, (4 dc, ch 2, sist) in next st, scin each of last 3 sts. Fasten off Finishing Using white on black Cats and black on ite Cats, with straight siteh (se Fig 1) and satin stitch (see Fig, 2), embroider eyes, noses and mouths according tophoto. Using gray and straight stitches, embroidery whiskers and lies forlegsas 7 Fig shown in photo x ‘Straight Stitch 66 cnocneri Novenees 2098 Fig.2 Satin Stich Using white, embroider straight stitches and satin stitches on each Mouse for nose, eyes and Legs as shown in photo. ‘Assembly Sew Heads ta Bodies. Center and sew each white Catto each black Square and each black Cat to each white Square. Alternating Squares sen Squares tog in 4 rovis of 3 Squares each, Sew rows tog, Edging Rnd 1: Working around outer edge, join black with stn center sc in sc group at any corer, €h2 (see Patter Notes), 2 nde in samesst, hdc in each st around with 3 hac in each center commer st, join (see Pat- tem Notes) in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, donot tum, Fasten off. nd 2: Jin white in center st at any cor ne, c2,2 hdc in same st, din each st around with 3 hdc in each center corner st, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2 Side Border Row 1: Now working rows across 1 side ‘edge, join white with sts in firsts, ch 2, hdc in each st actos to center st of next comme, leaving rem sts unvworked, turn, Rows 2-13: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, ‘urn, Atend of last row, fasten off Rep Side Border an each sie of Throw. Comer Square Make 4. And 1: With blac, ch3, st tin fst ch to form ring, ch2, 17 hdc in rng, join in nd chofbeg ch-2. (12d0) Rnd 2:Ch2, dein same st, {hd in each of ext 2sts,3 hdc in next st) 3 times, hhdcin each of next 2st, hdcin same st asbeg ch-2, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2 (20hdc) nds 3-7: Ch 2,hdcin same st, *hdein each st acoss to center comer st™, 3 hd in center commer tre fom * around, end- ing lastrep at *, hdc insame sts beg ch-2,jimin 2nd ch of beg h-2. At end of last nd, leaving long end, fasten off Sew 1 Comer Square in each corner be~ tween Side Borders. Trim Rnd 1: Now working in mds around outer ede, jon white with cin any center cor- ner st, sin same st, scin each st around with 3 scin each center corner st, ending with sin same st as beg sc join in beg Rnd 2:1, scin each of fist 2st, ch3, sistinlastsc, [cin each of next 2s, ch 3, s1 stn last st] around, jin in beg sc Fasten of.Sew Mice on Side Borders spaced ran- domly and oriented in opposite drec- tions. PILLOW SKILL LEVEL, FINisneD siz ‘TDinches square MATERIALS + Caron Simply Soft medium ® (worsted) weight yarn {6 02/315 yds/170g per skein}: 1 skein each #9701 white #9727 black ‘1yd #9742 otey heather + Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge + Tapestry needle + T2inch pillow form cause 16 Se=4 inches; 20 se rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts as frst half double crochet unless otherwise stated, PILLOW Square Make 1 each white and black, Row 1:Ch 45, scin 2nd ch from hook and imeach ch across, turn. (44 sc) Rows 2-54: Ch 1, scin each st across, tum, find 55; Working in ends of rows and in sts around outer edge, ch 1, 3 scin first st, scin each st across, ending with 3 sc i lastst, evenly sp 42 scin ends of rows across, working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1,3 scin first ch, scin each ch across, ending with 3 scin latch, evenly sp 42 sc in ends of rows acros, jin (see Pattern Note) in beg sc. Fasten off. Cat Make 1 white and 1 black. Body Row 1; Beg at bottom edge, ch 13, scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn, (1280) Rows 2 &3:(h 1, 2scin first st, scin each st across with 2 cin lastst, turn (16. at end of last row) Row 4: Ch 9, cin 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 chs, sc in each st across with 2scin last st, tum (25 s) Rows 5 & 6: Ch 1, 2scin first st, scin each st across with 2 scin lasts, tur, (2950) Row 7:.h 1, scin each st across, turn, Tail Row 8: h1,2scin fist st, scin next St, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (450) Row 9:(h 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, scin next st, 2scinlastst, turn, Rows 10-14: 1, scin each st across, tum Row 15:Ch 1, 2scin firstst, scin nextst, sedecin ast sts turn, Row 16:Ch 1, sc decin first 2st, scin next st, 2 in last st, turn Rows 17-20: [Rep rows 15 and 16 alter- nately] twice Rows 21-24: Ch 1, scin eachstacoss, tum, Row 25: Rep row 16. Rows 26-29: [Rep ows 15 and 16 alter- nately] twice, Row 30 Rep row 15. Row 31:h 1, scin each of first3 sts, 2sc in ast st, turn. (550) Row 32: C5, scin 2nd ch ftom hook and ineach ofnext3 chs scin each ofnext3 sts, sedec in ast 2s, turn (2c) Row 33: Ch1, scdec in fst 2ts, cin each st across, turn, (750) Rows 34 &35:.h 1 scdecin fst 2sts, cin each st across with sc decin ast 2 sts turn. (scat end of ast row) Row 36: Ch 1, scdecin 3 sts. Fasten off. Body Continued Row 8: Sk next 4 sts on row 7, join with cin next st, scin each st across, tur, (2150) Rows 9~13: Ch 1, scin each st across, tum. Rows 14=21:Ch 1, scdecin first 2 sts, se in each st across with sc de in last 2sts, turn. (5 scat end of ast ow) Rows 22-25: Ch 1, scin each st across, turn, Row 26: Ch 1, 2scin first st, scin each of ext 3 sts, 2scin last st, turn, Fasten off. (7s) Head Row 1:Ch 14, 2scin 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, with 2 scin last ch, turn. (15 s¢) Rows 2-5: Ch 1, 2 sc in fists, scin each Crochet! www.CrochetMagazine.com www.Crochet- World.com 67ANEMONE FELTED BAG CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13, Assembly Sew 1 button to each end of Side Sashes. ‘tach handles to Handle Loops. Using straight stitch (se Fig 1) with em- broidery los, embroidery vein in center of each Leaf. Sew beads in dusterin center ofeach Center of Flowers. Sew Flowers and Leaves to 1 side of Body DENIM STRIPES WRIST WARMERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 SPECIALSTITCHES Foundation double crochet (foundation de): Ch4 frst 3 chs count 1s first dc), yo, insert hook in 4th ch from hhaok, yo, pull Ip through, ch 1, {yo, pull through 2 Ips on hook] twice, *yo, insert hook in last ch-1 completed, yo, pull lp through, ch 7, [o, pull through 2Ips on hook] twice. Extended single crochet (ext sc): Insert hook in place indicated, yo, ull through, yo, pull Ip on hook, yo, pull through all ips on hook. Extended single crochet decrease (ext scdec) Insert hookn place indicated, 0, pull ip through, yo, pul 1 Ip on hook, insert hook in next st, yo, pul Ip through, yo, pull through al Ips on hook. WRIST WARMER Make 2. Top Cuff Rnd 1: Work foundation dc 35 (39, 47] times, Join see Pattern Hotes) in 3d ch of beg ch (36/40, 48) d0) Rnd 2: Hdc in each of fist 2st, fd (see ‘Stitch Guide) around each of next 2st, {hdc in each of next 2ts,fpdc around each of next2 sts] around, do nat join, Rnds 3~8: [Hdcin each of next 2 sts, fpde of Bag a5 desired or as shown in photo. Cat plastic canvas to fit inside bottom of Bag, Place Inside Bag. C2 a7 susan around each of next 2 fpdc around, do not Join, At end of ast rn, join in beg hdc Wrist Section Rnds 1 & 2: Ext sc (see Special Stitches) in ‘each st around, de not join. Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, sc in next st 2 mds below] around. Next mds: Rep mds 1-3 consecutively until piece measures 2% inches above Cul, ending with nd 3. Next nd “Ext scin each of next 7 [8,10 sts, ext sc dec (see Special ttches) in nest 2 sts rep ftom * around, (32 (36, 44] ext sc) Bottom Cuff Rnd 1: [Dein each of next 2 sts, hdcin each of next 2 sts] around. Rnds 2-8: [Fpdc around each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2sts] around. At end of last nd, jon in beg fpdc Fasten off. Ct ROMANTIC RUFFLES PULLOVER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23, at *, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Rnd 4: Ch 3, de in next st, *fpde (see Stitch Guide) around next st, dcin each of next 2 sts, shell in ch sp of first shell**, de in each of fist 2st ofnext de group, rep from "around, ending last rep at *, join in 3rd chof beg ch. Next rds: Rep md 4 until piece measures 11111, 12, 12] inches from beg of Skirt. 68 crocnerinoventen 206 Next rnd: Skallch-1 sp, ch 1, scin each ‘st around, join in beg sc. (144 (753, 171, 198] sts) Next mds Ch 1, scin each st around, join im begs Next end: Ch 3, dcin next st, ch 1 sk next st, dcin each of next 2 ts] around, ch 1, sklastst, join in 3d ch of beg ch-3, tum, 3st inast next chsp ch 1 seinsame ch sp (counts as first sc of next rnd), turn, Next rnd: Ch 4, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 4] around, join in beg sc. Last rnd: S| stin next ch-4 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, *ch 6, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sc in next ch-4 sp, 7 dein next ch-4sp*™, scin next ch-4 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at *, join in beg sc. Fasten off, Ruffle With RS facing, working in rem Ips of rnd 1, join with sc in first st at seam, ch 3, [sc in next st, ch 3] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. Sleeve Make 2. Row 1: Ch 49 [51, 51, 57], work row 1 of Pattern. (48 [50, 50, 56] do) Rows 2 & 3: Work rows 2 and 3 of Pattern. Next rows: Continue in Pattern and at same time inc 1 st at each edge every 4th row 0[1, 3, 8] times, every 5th row 0 (6, 6, 2] times, every 8th row 2 [0, 0, 0] times, every 9th row 2 [0, 0, 0] times. (56 (64, 68, 76] sts at end of last row) Next rows: Continue in Pattern until piece measures 9 [9, 11, 11] inches from beg. Shaping Next row: SI st in each of first 2 [2, 3, 3] sts, work in Pattern across leaving last 2 [2, 3, 3] sts unworked, turn. (52 [60, 62, 70] sts) Next row: SI st in each of first 2 sts, work in Pattern, leaving last 2 sts unworked, turn. (48 [56, 58, 66] sts) Next rows: Dec 1 st at each end every other row 6 [6, 7, 7] times. Next rows: Dec 1 st at each end every row 7[11, 11, 13] times. Next rows: Work even in Pattern until piece measures 5% [5%, 6, 6] inches from beg of Shaping. Last 2 rows: SI st in each of first 2 sts, work in Pattern across leaving last 2 sts unworked. At end of last row, fasten off. Sew Sleeve seam. Sleeve Trim Rnd 1: Working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1, join in first ch, sc in each ch around, join in beg sc. (48 [50, 50, 56) sc) Rnd 2: Working in back Ips, ch 1, sc in each of first 3 [4, 4, 3] sts, *2scin next st*, scin each of next 3 (4, 4, 3] sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc. (60 (60, 60, 70] sc) Rnd 3: Ch 3, dein each of next 4 sts, *sk next 2 sts, shell in next st, sk next 2 sts*, dcin each of next 5 sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Rnds 4-6: Ch 3, dcin next st, *fpde around next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, shell in ch sp of next shell**, dein each