bevereatiye your way ree uaTCAe ea afghans galore fall wraps ey bags EASY TO FOLLOW. USig5:99 $4.99 CAN: 99° llditor's letter hello there! Welcome to the very first issue of Crochet Today, a brand-new magazine celebrating all that is fabulous about crochet. Now that this roe is sping off to press and howe some fos tie again ‘Tm/staring on tho Creativity Baskets (page 94) for ay desi (Our ssietant editor Sara ‘Graham, already mado some for her office and rm ‘coveting them!) 2 crochet today « fll 2006 Have you noticed that crochet is everywhere right now? Those familiar, lacy and loopy stitches ate popping up in stores and fashion magazines, on ‘runways, and in lots of hands—more people are crocheting now than ever before. ‘And what they're crocheting is more stylish, too, From beautifl, flowing open-stitched sweaters and skirts to chunky scarves and hats, from up-to-date afghans to home accessories youd find in your favorite stores—crochet is more ‘wearable and usable than ever before, thanks to the work of many innovative designers, and stiechers lke yourself, who keep asking for moze (and better!) pattern, T may be biased, but it's my opinion that crochet is poised to take over knitting as the next big crafty trend. Did you know that the number of crochet projects made outnumber knit items two to one? ‘Yet despite erochet’s popularity so many stitchers I meet say they get lost trying to follow crochet patterns, So we set out to make the most user-friendly crochet magazine ever. Every one of ‘out patterns is sprinkled with alittle something ‘extra: step-by-step how-tos, photographic or illustrated examples of work in progcess helpful tips, creative inspiration and, of course, style that is very “tod (Our aim? To teach and inspire, and give you tons of patterns you'l ove, ranging from those casy work-em-up quick numbers to the most challenging masterpieces. Whether you need a gift for tonight or a gift that will be passed down for generations, you'll find a pattem for it here. ‘While you're perusing out patterns, don't be afraid to try that project that looks a litle tough—with our extra help and guidance, I know - you can do it. Have fon, get creative, end make these projects your own—use a different color yarn, or add stripes here ora flower there 1 just love helping others lear to cteate things (nothing makes me happier than teaching a friend to stich). To that end, I hope Crochet ‘Today will help you advance your erochet skills ‘Weve packed these pages full of how-to articles. Be sure to check out our regular Crochet Class column on page 14, where we'll teach you a new technique in every issue, and Crochet Doctor on page 15, where you'll find answers to common crochet dilemmas. Don't miss our Resources section (page 98) where there's invaluable info, lke a guide on reading and understanding pattems. And did 1 ‘mention our diagrams? You'll see them on nearly evegy projece—if you've never worked from crochet symbol diagrams, urge you to give them 4 try For me, nothing compares to the visual ‘image they provide. Even the most intricate stitch patterns become clear. ould go on and on about all the special features Im s0 excited about ... But in the end, 1 hope you enjoy using this issue as much we did creating it. Sure, our staff has worked some late nights and we've had more chan one frustration over molding a tricky pattern into an easy-to- understand format, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Drop us a fine and let us know what you think ar feedback@erachettoday.com. Breet Bara Editor in Chiefthe projects 18 Graphic Granny 22 Bed of Roses Blanket 26 Quilt-Inspired Thr 32 Perfect Bog 50 Chilly Day Mulfe 53 How to Felt Croche 54 Super-Fast 56 Chu 59 Little L 62 Too-Cute De 6 crochet today «fall 2006 in every issue 02. Editor's Letter 08 What's New (Checkout tho coolest new goods to ad to {your crochet goes, age Crochet ‘We redesign a throw ‘om the lght of " fd 14 Crochet Class “Bring your skis fun. trie and learn to ‘roche in the round. 45 Crochet Doctor ‘Our crochet expert ssuaightens out your saeasnare 16 Books “The atet and geste owe cachet rade 98 Resources 104 tectex on the cover “Make our cover poet! Pin eon page 8. a eset Cosmetica.@products & news gotta have it Our favorite new crochet goodies and gadgets, plus our pick for the best stitch-worthy charity By Daryl Brower Fo wear ‘We're big fans of Moving Ma's art glass Dbatcong, so when they alded shaw! pins to F their lin wo coulda’t wat to gt our hands "on them. Availabe a tzoo sizes, these orgeovs gla ring-and- ick wos cas be ‘used to secure anything from wraps to ‘oarves, Custom order ao avallablo—sond ‘them a swatch of yar and they'l craft a pin Add some real pizzazz to your crochet caboodle with candy-colored hooks from the Susan Bates Crystalites line. Each hook is color-coded for size (US. G-P); yarn needles in the same sunny shades are also available, The cool ierylic spool knitter (complete with instructions for making a dog flower key chain, necklace and water-bottle holder) is sure to ‘get kids hooked on crafting with yarn Be creative your way! ¢ See Resources on page 98 for helpful info and instructions.new yarns to love Get your hands on these gorgeous new fiBers—a ‘sing them in upcoming issues! Get them all Moda Dea Eclipse Shimmery Red Heart Ltd. Rag Doll A mult- thanks to a silvery net surrounding colored core surrounded by 3 wooly core, this 60% wool/ fringed wrap makes this super- 440% nylon yatn is warm yet light bulky yarn fun. Plu, it felts! Great enough to drape beautifully. for totes, slippers and baskets. Moda Dea Swerve This super. Red Heart Ltd. Mcintosh With a bulky multicolor has a hypnotizing classic tweed color range, we think color twist effect. It's quick to this worsted wool blend isi crochet, and we love itfor winter for sweaters for the whole family. Goes great with denim! seams perfect ‘Tha oro Kit ps ake eb ing# map. ‘Tmo bed plastic gs old game pce mg at jou gp on and of with a simp aver ad cat {al 2006 « crochet today 9e vintage crochet retro remake 1 time of avocado kitchens, feathered hair Phe BeeGees were probably crooning jas a mere 63 cents per "The year was 197 hor trend (some thin popular style that yeat. Its easy stitch pattern and clever color changes make ita timeless design. With just a qui ‘update, i's so 2006. what you'll need AFTER ‘Sinple color changes make this TLC Essent, 602/170 ston, Sere ee ‘ach approx 312286 (acrylic 2 skeins in #32 Linan (A) #285 Taupe (8) #2820 Robin Eva (0) #2288 Dark Brown (0) MODA DEA Dream, 102/509 seins, each approx 312 yen Invlon cryhil.2 bali in 3689 Teal (6) Sita 85 rum [US F91 ctochet hhaak or any sie to obtain correct gauge Yatn needle THE YARN QED Essen Linon (jeam . SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements, aprox 32 x.657/81 x 165m, gauge ‘TTstaby13,ows=4"/10em ‘Remember to check gauge for best. ‘sults! notes 2 1D turn atthe end of each row, Work every sow from the right side, evi an 8° eof yan for tinge Bah core sto ut de is eer to asa sith throughout. Waals in back ops, work pt de i front oops ts 1 cw flow and kp sts bind put do, 4 Make a s kot on hook at beginning of each row, i AFGHAN Begining at long exge with , ch 256, Foundation Row 1 (Right Side|: Scin 2nd ch from hook, * ch 1 skip exch eine ch; rp rom *aeross. Leave an 8 end and aston aft et Leaving an 8 end, make a sl knot on Hoo, sin back loop fits. * ch, skp nots, son net: ep from * across. Leave Row 6: With B, scin tirst st; * yo, draw up @ loop infront loop of next st “io below, yo, dew trough 1 loop, ho, draw trough 2 Lops tice ~ demas st bein put de, cn back lop of next an ro in Ich 1, skip next st, sc in back loop of next st} 9 times; sc in back of net st, puff de in front loop of next st 1 row below, skip st behind “puff de, se in back loops of next 2 sts, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in back loop. st] 9 times; rep from * to last 2 sts, puff de in front loop of next st ow below. skip st Behind putt de, sc in back loop of nT: Soin fst 2 ts, put dein next st, cn nox 2st, “ch 1, skip ‘eat tse i9 nett 8 tines uf cen next s,s in next: oh usliprot scinnest st 8 times; sonnet st. [put de inet tc en en xt rep fa * aa oding ast 4st with ect tp in nets, sein ast 2 sts. }& Sein fst st. ch, sip nxt st. sc in next st, * pu din next st, in nent ch, skip next st]? times, sc in next 2 sts, puff den next fe ines 91s, ul dc in next st, sein next 2st, (ch 1, skip next st, snot st 7 tes, putt dc next st, sc in next st, ch 1, skia next st, inne tre rom * css. PS WAC sini st, "ch, pnt ts eats, pul de sf, 5¢ in next st, pu de in net st sc in next 2 sts, {ch 1, sip in next st] 4 times, [puf dc in next st, sc in next st] twice, {ch sip est st, in next] tie, put de in next st sc next st, put “Beinnext ssc nest st ch , skip not st ties, sein next, : : Row “1, skip next st, sin next st] twiea, tes; ep from * across, ending a pu doin next t 8 in oat puff do inner st, soi nox 2st, rep fom *tolast 2st, 1, skip ments scinfast st cin frst teh 1, skip next st cn ne st] wee, * [pu din ext st, sn nett wie, {ch skp st, sin nett 3 times, si nett, put din ‘next wie, an non 2s, 6h {sc in next si, puff de in next st} twice, sein next 2st, (1, sip ext st ac in next st 3 times, fou de in neat st, 9 in net st twice, {hy 4, skip next st, in next st 3 with oh 1, slop next st, sein next st] twice, Row 11: With A, sin ist st, h 4, sip nett, in nat st] tice, in next st, put do in next st ‘ice, sin next sts, oh, skip next st, sein neat tte, uf do in-not s,s in next st twice ch 1, skip ext s,s in nets] times, uf de in next st, sin nett] tie, [oh 1, skip next st ein net st] twice sein net st uff din nets tio, S€ nest 2 ss, [eh 1, skip next st, sen next st) 3 times ep from” rss, ening with eh, kip next sts nxt wie AB: Sen fst st (cn. skip next st. sc in next st] 3 times, * put de innext st, sein next st twice, ch 1 skip neat st se in next 2 sts, pu de inex! sso in next st] twice sin next st, ch 1, skip next st, sein next ‘st)4 times, (sin pant st, pu de in next st] twice, sn nent 2 és, ch 1. sp pent skip St in next st [puff dc in next st, sn next st] tie, Loh 1, sin next st 5 times: ep from * across, ending with ch 1. sf, Soin next st] 3 times, Row 13: Sein fist toh 1, sip nex st, sc in next st] 3 times, * sc n xt st, pf de in next st} wie, sein next 2 ts, [putt din net t, cin ‘nox st] ice fb skp next st, in next si 6 tines, uf dc in next st ‘cin nt st] twee, (tin net st, put den not] wce ein next 2 sts oh, skip nent ts in nett 5 times rep fre * across, ending with [eh tip owt ts next times Row 14: Se in firsts, 0h 1, skp next st cin next st & times, * put de Jnpoxt sts ih nots, puff dn net st twice, sin next 2 ts, (ch 1 skip ‘ett, sin nent st] 6 times, fs in next st, puff d in nets] twice, (put fein ext st, sin not st tiem, [ch 1, skip next st, sn net st 7 times rep from* acrss, ending with ch 1, skip next st, scin next st 4 times. ‘Row 18; With E, scin firsts, h 1, skip next st, sein next st) 3 times, ch 1, skip xt st, * [so next2 sts, ptf de in net st} twice, [sin next fall 2006 « crochet today 14e. @vintane crochet Crochet each row of this throw on the right side and leave yarn ends © hanging—they'll later form the fringe.” st, ch 1, skip at st 8 timgs, sc in next st puff dein net st in nxt st} twice, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] 7 times; rep from * across, ent ing with [sc im nant st, ch, skip next st 4 times, sc infest st Row 16: With O, sin firsts, fh 1, skip on st, 55 in next st times, pul din next 2 sts, s in next 2st, [1 skip next st se in net st} B times, c in next st, puff de in next 2 sts, 8 in next st, [ch 1, skip next st cin next st 9 times; rep from * across, ending wit [ch 1, sip next, cin noxt st] tes, © Rows 17-28: Rep Rows 16,18. 4, 19, 12,11, 10,9, 8, 7 and 6, then rep Fw 1 thee times. Rep Rows 6:30 three more times. Then rep Row 1 ‘tne more times, fringe . (ut 1 strand of matching yarn for each end of very row, each 16" lor, (Jaw hal ofthe strand trough end st of rove, Braid the Ben fom ow Thith the 2 strands for 4; knot ends. Rep fringe in each row end. me end of rows 12. crochet today « fall 2006fast crochoter beset, ‘ABOVE: Gentry’ aver choc ont Gentry's doxigns on page 58 peopl fast fingers How one woman is breaking records one crochet stitch at.a time By Tee Petrova ‘Meet the world’s fastest crocheter, according to Guinness World Records: Lisa Gentry Last summer, armed with nothing but a size JA0 Susan Bates crocher hook and a pile of pale pink TLC Essentials yarn, Gentry, 46, completed 852 treble crochets—or 5,112 stitches—in thirty Bates hooks and prefers minutes, averaging 170 stitches pes minute. (The toround ones. previous record, held since 1981 by Barbara Jean Sonntag of Craig, Colo, totaled « mere 147 stitches per minute.) . The feat, accomplished June 25, 2005, at a “8 Think big. Gentry selects hooks that ‘Michael's store in Monroe, Louisiana, secured are one size larger than those _ Gentry’ place in history (atleast for now) and . Lon yarn labels, hrlped launch her career as a profesional crochet pattern designer. ‘Aware she had fleet fingers, Gentry was inspired to go for the gold when she spied other record-setting times on the Crochet Guild of Americas Web site, crochet.org, Brandishing a handy hook, she tested herself and within three tries asiled a superior score, Convinced she could make a legitimate stab at the Guinness ttle, she began training. A lifelong needlecrafter, the German-born Gentry trained for thirty minutes a day for one month, enlisting the help of a neighbor to pull yarn and time her as she experimented with diferent yarns, hhooks and stitches to find the fastest combination. She discovered, for example, that pink TLC Essentials sped through her fingers more quickly than other colors of the samne brand. (Different shades of dye will affect yarn’ weight and texture in subtle ways.) And for this speedy looper, treble crochet tumed out to be her winning move. “Ie rakes time to zo into the next stitch,” Gentry explains, “and with treble crochet, you go in less often but complete more loops, so you earn more points.” In setting her record, Gentry completed a large ruffle, which folds into a rose-ike flower measuring about 8 inches across. (To see how long it takes you to crochet her posy, check out the fiee pattern on hee Web site, isagentry.com:) ‘But how does she crochet so fast? “I dont know how I doi,” she says. “Te always had fast hhands—I even won an award once for being the fastest typist in my office!” Since setting the record, Gentry has landed desiga and teaching gigs and has even become a spokesmodel of sorts: This fll, her face will race the packaging of « new Ore-Lite lamp. But stay tuned. Needlework organizations in Europe and the United States regularly hold speed stitching matches to promote their eras. So it’ no surprise that other speed queens have their hooks Poised to take her on. Could this be the next extreme sport? i fall 2006 + crochet today 13,e crochet class learn to crochet in the round Ready to take your skills to the next level? Break out of the flat field and try going in the round. By Ele Bokman Ifyou think crocheting inthe round seems tricky, youre in fora pleasant surprise. ItS no more difficult than fat erocher once you know the basics, and it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for your projects. Hts, seamless sweaters toys and mote ae fn and quick to make in the round. Give it try! Getting In the Ring Unlike fa eroche which starts by making 2 row of chain stitches, most in-the-round Crochet stars with a center ring, All stitches are worked from this loop out, resulting in 2 crcular shape. ‘The most common way to start your round crochet project is with a chain ring, This is simply a chain joined with a slip stitch (Fig. A. After making the ring, you have the ‘option of working stitches into the center Going in Circles Starting from this basic loop, you can create an amating number of shapes As you work out From te fing Ye nario of sche ou work ico ad the raster of eased made ll Sica la ara carrer att ce eco ager seme oresces eho Inve Boel To create a flat circle, the trick is to increase at just the right rate to keep your rounds fat. Increasing about 6 stitches per round for single crochet of 12 stitches per round for double crochet will result in a flat disk such as the one in Fig. B A different rate of increase and placement of stitches will create a granay square, or even ‘cause the rounds of stitchas to curl upwards, forming a hat or bowl shape. individual chains of it. 14 roche today « fat! 2008 More Round Options “Another method of working in the round sara by werking info each ehain of ating cather than ee eee ers hire mics stipe ae whic cy eon sel sf sitches oro lenge ws the oh of ffveee e Be aware that when working in this manner, some patterns will instruct you to crochet in the same direction on every round, without turning Others will direct you to turn at the beginning of each round, which will end the same stitch ‘appearance to round crochet as to flat. St ‘others will tll you to work row upon row in a spiral shape, Each method has a slightly different design effect, Curves Ahead Ready to put your circular skills to work? Check out the Blooming, Pillow on page 34 Juggling Balls on page 66, and the Graphic Granny Afghan on page 18. They're all easy projects that incorporate the skills you've just learned, Have fun! Eile Paoman is the autor of The Crochet Anewer Book (Storey Pubisbing, 2005) Be creative your way!» Soo Resources on age 98 for help nfo and instructions.e crochet doctore you ask, we tell Crochet expert Rita Greenfeder can diagnose and cure any crochet problem, from wonky edges to chain confusion. The edges of my crochet pieces never seem to come out straight. How can I fix the problem? ‘The answer isa simple one: count, count, count. Bach time you complete a row, note how many stitches you've made to ensure that you're not inadvertently adding or suberacting stitches, which can lead to the erooked edges shown in Figure A. (Check to be sure you've completed the required ‘number of stitches at the beginning and end of cach row, especially when working in stitch- ‘pattern rows, which often call for several stitches to be worked into the first and last stitch, Also, make sure youre crocheting into the correct spot at the beginning and end of each row. ‘When working in single crochet, the first stitch should be worked in the space indicated in Figure B, while the last stitch should be made in the space shown in Figure C. 1, afterall that counting, you're stil getting wavy edges, you can always fix a less-than- perfect edge by adding a single crochet border around your piece: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch along horizontal edges and in each stitch (nor spaces) along, the sides; work 2 or 3 single | @ ‘rochet in each comer to tur, And note; if you plan to stitch your picces together, don't worry about your slightly crooked edges—they won't show once you stitch up the project anyway! O where should Tinsert my hook when om [i a the pattern says “second chain from hook"? eee oe ya ‘anatomy of « crochet chain (see illustration at tight). To start, make a small chain and hold it out straight so that you can see the “W"s all ined exper ee ‘Veounts as a single chain; just don't count the slipknot or loop that’s still Paani fenyour hook. Now count the number of Vs from your hook, as the pattern pe indicates, and insert your hook under that V. {all 2006 « crochet today 15nic grap J : granny SAK lan 1N Ait Vivid colors and a strong graphic pattern make this old-fashioned granny throw totally modern. By Kathefine Rog 1B croch today «fa 2006wean 2: SKILL LEVE finished measurements © pp at 6108 x Bm “gauge nS : ‘re granny hexagon measures 718m from pot ‘to point using size V9) (G:5mim) crochet hook. Femeniber ta chock asuae for bot results! ‘odd with! stn op 0 ogi Fasten off. ‘ i < Found 2 With Fight side fain, jin ae luster stich) (No, grt hook nto qalathisene sas joning 7, seivsariown, | Seay nip Yoon an tengh 2, ‘work $-Shel in nxt ch-3 sp sc in sop of niet ee igen) : ‘work S-Sll in rt hp ies, jin round i RANWY HE (iMtratnateemteene peas ‘ch, sip next de wack (se, ch 2. se) inner comer Ne. Sazgy ah, spar dsc nrentd. 1, dep Round a L6G /Stimes,ch 1.sc inet Round A = finishing © . a Wane in lose ends. Refersing to assembly - age, whipstiteh granny hexagons together using -Astrands of MC as Follows; pane two hexagons together, tong sites facing and edges oven Rescurces on page 98 for helfil information and instructions\Whipstieh through fit tron loop of hexagon at front and carresponing back loop of hexagon at back. Continue to \whistith in each back loop and corresponding font loop ‘ax0s8. Working in this manner, contin t join hexagons tagether as indicated edging ‘Round 1 {right side} With right side facing, join. MC with alsin bottom right comer eh? pea. 02. ‘sc}in same sp, then continue along right side edge as fol ows: ** *[ch 1, se in next ch-1 sp) 5-times, ch 1, work (sc, 82 sel ent comer ch? pf 1, cin mechs 5 ‘times, ch 1*, se in comer ch-2 sp before seam, then sc in ‘comer ch-2 sp after seam**, repeat from ** to ** 7 times ‘more, then repeat from * to * once more to top right eor- ‘ner ch-2 sp. Work (se, ch 2, sc} in top right comer ch-2 sp, ‘then continue across top edge as follows: ** “fen f, sc in rent ph 5tmes ch 1, works, ch 2. sin xt co er-2 sch 1, einen chet sp] tines, ch 1" sein ‘comer ch-2 sp before seam, then sc in corner ch-2:sp after seam, {ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, sc in comer ‘th-2 sp before seam, then sc in comer ch-2 sp after: ‘seam"*, repeat from ** to ** twice more, then repeat fam "fo *orce mre to top lt corer ch-2 3. Works, 72, sn ft camer 2 so, then conrue along ‘att side edge as for right side edge to bottom jeft comer ‘ch? sp. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in bottom left:corner ch-2 sp, ‘ten ats alng batiom edge a or top edge obo ‘omit omar c-2 sp, jomrovnd wth sl ti ist st. Found 28 stn first connerch-2 sp, ch , work se, ch 2, ‘insane sp. continue to work as follows: *work (sc, ch 2 sehin2ach cht sp and ch-2 sp, tothe cht sp tothe ‘igtf seam, ac in ths esp, than ac inch sp to the left of soam; repeat fromm * around, join round with as! st infis se Fasten off, Weave in remaining loose ends. ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ‘a Found 1: working CL into ring pound 2: working small shells into hd spaces of previous row 1 Raund 3: working large shells into so stitches of previous rove ¢ flound 4: working large shells into se Stites of previous row ‘© Round 5; working trim around entire motibed of roses blanket ‘Super Saverin Comes 22 ceochat today «fll 2006 We love this gorgeous afghan for its nostalgic, timeless appeal. It would look just as ‘wonderful on grandmother's sofa as it would in a newlywed couple’s modern home. — omnia SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements Approx 52° xB8°/132 x 172.5em gauge One square measures” x 8°20'5 x 208m using size 9 (5.Smm} crochat hook. Remember to check gauge far best results! SQUARES (make 48) Ch 5, doin ch witha st st in st ch forming @ ring Round 4 right side) Ch 1, [sch 2, teh 2 8.imes ‘ving, join sound witha st in first so—8 patals made Round 2 Folding petals over towards you, work as follows: leh 2, st around post of next sc] 8 times oh? ps, Round 3 SIs in first ch-2 sp, ch 4 counts 08 1 Work in samo fv? sp, ch4, ACL in next 28, ch 2, 40L in next cb? sp. € 4, ACL in nant ch2 sp, ‘eh 2). tues, join round wth 2 lst in boginning ‘CL —8 petals made and 4 comer eh sp, Found 4 SI stn first ernerch-# sp, ch 3 fount a5 1d), wok 2 doh 2, 8 de in same ch 8, de it ext 4CL. work dein next ch-2 sp, dein nent ACL, “work (3 dc, ch2, 34cm next eomar ch 5p, dein next 40 work 3 dn net ob? sp, dein ext 40, ‘eprom * around tice more, join round with = fst in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Round § Ch3 (counts as 1 do), de in next 2 de, work (2 ch 2,21 in naxt camer ch-2 sp, 0. ext 1 do; repeat from * around twice more, end ( Abbreviations used in this pattern: 2S | =o ios ae ws SS5 ee | ree | {] Repeat the dicections inside brackets as | Geren =a | ‘stitch indicated. | | | Inve sp aed draw up alp. Yo and draw though 2 fps on hak tie] 3 ties, yo ane sda through all ps on hook. ACL. ty cluster sch No twice, insert hook jet en and draw up ap. Yo and daw {tough 2 fp» on hook tice] 4 times, yo ond ‘raw through a Spon heck. ‘at uff seh Do, draw up a pl times ome sp (hyo ane draw though al 9 bs onhook. se2tog (sc 2 st gather lnsert hook in next Fe yo anc draw up lp] ies yo and craw (esata eros special abbrevianons CL tr cuter stitch) Ho ties, inert hook i work 2 tech 2 2 win next corner ch-2 sp. dein {ast 8 de, join round witha sl st in 3cd.ch of ‘beginning ch-3 esis Peete Be cestive your way) « See Resources on page 8 for helpful info and inseuctionbed of roses blanket | try this! eink fan wal fot harps sates ED HEART Sap Soerin Fans ad03) bus ‘ound 6 $1 stn frst de, ch 3 counts 381 do) work 2d in same da, se2tng over next 2 de, *work (3d, ch 1, 3de) in noxt comer ch-2 sp (se2t0g over next 2 ‘e, work 3 de in ert del # times, s2tog over neit 2 sts; fepeat fom * araynd twice more, end work (2 de, ch 1,3 di last corer ch-2 3p, e209 over ‘ext 2 de, work 3 det next de} 3 umes, se2t0g over last de and lst of round 5, do notin. Round 7 Folding ast round over towards you, work as follows; ch 3, sl st around post of next s2109, “ch 5 for corns sI st around post of next seZtg, (ch 43. st ature post of next seZtog 4 tes; repeat ‘rom, * around twice more, end ch 5 for comers! st around post of next scZtog, {oh 3, st around past af nit seZtog) 3 times, de not join ‘ound 8 Sis in fist hsp. ch 6 feounts 25 1 ‘work 2t in samme eh sp, work (@ tech 3 4 in ext corner eh sp, “Iwork3trin next ch-3 spl times, wore Iv, eh 3, 41 in next corer eh sp, repeat from" eround twice more, en fvork 3 tin ‘next eh spl 3 times, oin round witha sl stn th ch of boginning ch. Fasten off finishing ‘Sew squares togethor in strips of squares, then sew strips together. edging Round 1 With sight side facing, join yan with 2 st in trbeforé any comer hsp, eh 3 (counts 35 4 del, “work 46, ch 3, 3 de) in next corner ch sp, [dc in next 20 tr work 2 de in ext 8p, work 1 ein seam work 2 dein next ch sp 5 times, dein ext 20, **work (3 de, ch 3.3 dc} in next comer th-3 gp, [in next 20, work 2 dein next ch 59, ‘work ¥ de n sear, work 2 do in next ch-3 sp] 7 times" de in pest 20 tr; repeat fom * to * once mote, then repeat from ** to ** once more. end de in ast 19 sts, join ound with asl stn Sed ch of ‘bagining ob. ‘Round 2.Ch 1, sein same stas joining, ch 3, “Pst ‘next corner ch-3 sp, ch 2, skp next de, (sc in next be, ch 3, ship next 2 ue, P-st in ext do, ch 2, skip ext 2 de 25 times, se innext de, ch 3°, **P-st in ext commer ch3 sp, ch 2 sip next de [sn next de. cha, skip next 2 de, Pst in next de, ch 2 skip next 2 ‘4133 tinas**, sin ext de, oh 3; repeat from * to * once mor, then iepeat from ** to ** once more, join round wth as stin fst se, Round 3 0h 2, sistin same seas joining, ch 1. * ork ooh 11 times, do in next. comer Pst. [oh 1 work fst, eh 2 sist in next se, ch 1, work ie, ct 1}. times, do in next Pst] 25 times, oh 1, work {sisi ch 2, st sth in maxtsc ch 1%, "work ld, 1) 4 times de) in xt corner Pt, [eh 1, work(s st. ch ‘2s stl in nox st, eh 1, work (4, eh 1]3 times, de) in poxt Pt} 33 times*™, ch 1; repeat from * to* ‘nce mare, then repeat from ** to ** once more, join round with as stin fist st. Faston oft Weave in ends. stitch diagram. oy, Pir TT CAUTION TH .Looking for a quick and a larger hook, and make it into a pillow. Net ; RASS ° ot * * : wie *“ada some old-fashioned charm to your décor with this “cozy crochet throw in a classic log ;cabin design. SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished meagurements: Approx 49° x: 49" )1245 x 124 Sem gauge ae 25 ss (12. and 12 cet ps an 22 rows 10 NG averse pat st sing sie OEE) Row 2.Ch 2 [vounts as 1 ‘se and ch 1), cn ext che ‘5p, ‘oh sen north? repeat Fam” Aeros, “ur. Repeat row 2 twenty times more, Fasten af ‘Swatch should measure 8° x6/15x 15cm. eet just hook size to obtain conect gauge. ice 1 The afghan begins woh a uate _2:The square is suroundes by eight bands. ‘3 Each bend consists of four strips. Le rent cog "and, you will win the piece one-quarter : rena wong ex og “ag fr the placoment of colors and tins. -BNote that the arows sown onthe legrem ‘ndicate which direction the cows are worked Tor ‘Tojo yr witha, ke a slp and place “gn hook. Insert hook int st, yarn over and draw up ® “jaop. yam ever dnc draw through 2 loops on hook, CENTER SQUAR Wi ch rom hook counts as “Be conte your na!» $0 Resources on page 98 fe helpful info aid “degen across. Tum. fasion offs - FIRST COLOR BAND al 1 noha scp eh "eh, ship asteh, sin ‘oxtch peat fom *eeross—25 sts (13 se and 12 ws2-720h 2 counts 28 30 and ch}. cin rent eb sp 1, cin next hp; repeat from ith ight side of A square facing, jin Bwith st st in. up ft carne, ch 12, . Rowe 1 ight side) Sc in ath ch from hook counts 28 4 ge,0h ad skip eh eh 1, skip next ch 88 poet 4 times, continue actass top edge of saa "ga follows: Yeh, sin next ct 5p repeat from * acoss. Tom = “Rows 2-10. 2 (counts as 1 seandeh th soin ‘et chet sp, te. Sc in next ch-T sp repeat fram ~ across Tur, Fasten ff Tum work one-quartr ountorockwise c Row 1 right sie] Ch 2 opus as tse and ch 1), ‘kip ftw, 3 next cot, “ch 1, skp net, ‘& inex ro Fepet rom = twice more across side _ eg of stp B, then repeat from * 10 12 times - asoss side ge of square A. Tum ‘Rows 2-10 Work as fr First Color Band strip |. _ With ight sido facing join wih asl sto upper fightoomer ofstip Feo $s} Ch 2 (counts a8 tach 1, skins coy, 8 in next ow “ch 1, sip net ro, “Ec next ry, rpeat fom tee more ouoss sit ele of stp ©, thon ropoat fom * w* 12 tines ~ avossbotom edge of square A. Tun. ‘ows 2-10 Work a fo ist color bard atip | hee . With nts ang. in right comer of stip D. ‘low 1 (ight side) Ch2 (counts as se and oh 1, E witha! stn upperquilt-inspired throw Don't be intimidated by the length of this pattem. It's mostly repeats, so once you get the hang of it, you'll move along quickly! 28 crochet today fall 2006 ski fist, Sein next row, "ch 1, skip next tw, spin next ow, repeat fom * twice more across side edge of strip D, then repeat from * to” 12 Times acrss sie edge of square A, jin row to side eign of stip B with 8 si st Tum. Rows 2,4, 6,8 and 10 *Ch 1, sein noxt ch sp, 9peat fom * actos. Tun. ‘Rows 3, 5, 7, and 9°Ch 2lcounts as 1 sc and ch f, “cn next ch? sp, Yeh 1, sc in next chet pz repeat from * atoss join row ta side ge of stip B with sist Tum. Row 10 Rep row Z Fasten off Turn work ona- quart counterclockwise, SECOND COLOR BAND. stip! ‘With ight side of work facing join E with as stn ‘Upper ight come a stip ch 12. ‘Row f right side) Sci st oh rom hook (counts 2s ‘196, J and skip 1 ch. [6b 1, skip nevt.c, sc in ‘oy hy 4 times, Continue across top edge of trp Bas folows: “ch 1, sin nex cht sp: ope fiom * eros 16 times move Continue acois side edoe of strip Cas follows: teh 1, skip next row, sc in nent ow; tepeat from * across 4 times tare, Tun. Rows 2-10 Work a5 fr fist color hand tip | stip ‘With right side facing, jon A with asl st in upper tight comer of strip : ‘Row 1 [right side} Ch 2 {counts ast sc and ch 1), ship frst ow, sin next rove, “ch 1, skipnet row, 0 in ext row repeat fom * 3 times more across sida ete of stip F Continue across top age of ‘stip C as follows: "ch 1, sc in next ch] 3p; repeat fron * atass 16 tires mote. Continuo eos side ogo of stp D as follows cht, sip ax ro, 36 ‘net (ow, repeat from * aeross 4 times more Tum. Rows 2-10 Wor a8 fF fist color bend stip. strip I ‘With right side facing. join G with a! st in upper tight corer of strip A. ‘Row 1 {right side) Ch 2 (counts as + sc and ch 1}, kip fist row, sc in next row, “ch, stip next ow, st In fet row; repeat from "3 times more across side edge of stip A Continue across top ee of strip D 2s follows: ch 1, sc nmext chet sp; repeat from * seross.16 times more. Continue across side. edge of strip Eas follows *c 1, skip next row. sz in next row, repeat irom * across 4 times more Tun, Rows 2-10 Work. 5s for first colo band strip |. stip V ‘With ight side fating, jin 6 with asst in upper ‘ight eater of strip G Row 1 (ight side) Ch 2 (coumts as 1 sc and ch 1), ship fist ow, sen next cow, “th 1, skip next row, 50 in ext roy: repeat from * times more across side edge of svi 6. Continue across to edge of strip Eas follows: “cht, st in next ch! sp, repeat {om * across 16 times more, Continue across side ‘edge of strip B as follows: *ch 1, skip next row, so i next row; repeat from * across 4 times moe, jain ‘ow to bottom edge of stip Fwith as st Tum, Rows 2-40 Work as for first elor Bank strip 1, but join rows to bottom edge of stip F THIRD COLOR BAND strip! With ight side of work facing jon 8 witha sls in Lipper ight comer of ti ch 12. ‘Row 1 (right side) Se in Sth-ch from hook {counts as. 1 8¢, ch 1 and skip 1 chi, {oh 1, skip next ch, so in- rete times Canis aco to edge of tip as follows: “ch 7, sc in next ch-t sp; repeat from * across 25 tines mere. Contin ars side ge of snp Aas foc: 1, slp next on, net ‘TOW, tepeat from * across 4 times more. Turn. ows 2-10 Wiork 2s for fist color band strip strip With right side facing jain B with asi stn upper ‘ight comer of stp 8 Row 1 ight side) Ch 2 (counts as 1 se and ch 1), ‘ship first row, 9c in next row, *ch 1, skip next row, ‘SC iN nex! ‘ow; repeat from.“ 3 times more across. side ede of strip 8 Continue across tp edge of strip A as follows: *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp: repeat from * across 26 times more. Continue across side edge of strip G as follows: "ch 1, skip next row, sc. in next row, repeat from * across 4 times more. Tum. Rows 2-10 Wor, a fr Fist Goior Band Swi Strip ih With ight side facing, joi E witha st stn upper right comer of stip 8, Row 1 (rig sid) Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc. and ch 1,sip eet row. s net ow“ skip nxt ssc next ow repeat fom "3 tines mre across side edge of strip B. Continue across top jo tip Ga ols “eh fs in net ch ‘1 sp, repeat from * across 26 times more. Continue across side edge of strip G as follows: 61, kip nox ro, sn mot row opat fom cass times more Tun : Rows 2-10 Wik 25 for first color band strip | stip IV With sight side facing, join H witha sl sin upper ight comer of stp E Row 1 (rigit side} Ch 2 (counts as 1 so and ch 1) si irstrow, sc in next row, *ch 1, skip ‘est ow, 80 next row repeat from *3 times te across side ede of strip E Continue Ayo top edge of strip Gas follows: *ch 1. 82 inmost ch sp; repeat from * acvoss 26 times ro. Continue across side edge of stip Fes flows “eh 1, skip next row, se in next rom, repeat from * across 4 times moe, join row to tion edge of srg F with asl st. Tur, Rows 2-10 Work as for rst color bank strip, batjsin rows to bottom edge of stip F FOURTH COLOR BAND. sro! With gt side of work facing, join C with ast stinuppet right comer of stip B, oh 12, ow 1 bight side} Se in th ch fom hook fpounts as 1 se, ch 1 and skip 1 ch), [eh 1, skip txt, sn next eh 4 times. Continue across top 26j¢of strip B a8 follows: "ch 1, scin next +s repeat fom * across 6 times more ‘Continue across side edge of strip B as follows: “ch skip next row, sc in next ow: repeat ‘hom acoss 4 times more. Turn, Rows 210 Work as for Fist Color Band St stip) ‘With right side facing, join F with sl st in per ight comer of stip ¢ Row tight sido} Ch 2 counts as 1 se and ch 4] skp fist roe sn next row “et, kip eto, sn next rows repeat fom * 3 tes. ‘or acios side edge of sin . Continue atioss top edge of strip @ as flows: “ch 1, sc inact sp repeat from * across 3 times ‘more Continue crass sido edge of strip Eas flows *ch 1, skp next row, sn nat cow; tepet rom *acoss 4 pes rave Tum ows 2-10 Work os fr fist color band tip | strip th With ich side facing, join O wih as tin per at comer of sto E Rowe 1 (right sie) Oh 2 (courts os 1 sc and ch 1), skip fist row, sin petro. “ch 1 skip ex row, sin next row; epoa rm *3 times one actoss side edge of strip F. Conus acres top oo of stip Eas follows: "ch 1, oc ‘in next ch-t sp; repeat ftom * across 26 times ire. Continue arss side eg of stip folows: ‘ch 1, skip nxt ow sin et row, repeat from * across 4 mes more. Tun owes 2-10 Work as fot fist olor band stp | strip ¥ With right side facing, jin 6 with as st in upper right comer of strip D Rowe 1 (right side) Ch 2 (counts a8 | 1 skip frst row, sein next ow," ext ow sin next row, repent from more across side edge o stp. Continue css op edge of stp Has follows." 1. so ‘in sot chp; repeat from *aross 96 times ‘more Continue actoss side edge of stip Bas follows: fe skip next ro, sn next m7, repeat from acoss 4 times mor, jin row to bottom edge of strip © with asl st Tun ‘Rows 2-10 Work as for frst oolor bank strip IV, ‘tin vows to bao age of stip FIFTH COLOR BAND stiph ‘Wit ight side of wok acing, am A wath Stn upper ight corer of stip Gch 12 Row 1 (right side} Sc in 4th ch from hook {counts 28 tse, ch 1 nd skip 1 ch) [oh 1, skip ‘next ch, $c in nent ch) 4 times, Continue across top edge of stip Cas flows: “eh 1, scin next ‘ch-1 sp; repeat from * across 46 times more, ‘Continue across side edge of strip F as follows: “ch 1 skip next aw, Sei next row repeat tom across 4 times more, Tum : Rows 2-10 Work a5 for fist color band stip strip I With it side facing jan C with sti upper right corer of sin A Fow 1 ig side Ch 2(countsas sc and oh 1), skip first row, sn next ro,“ skip ‘ext row, sc in next rows repeat from * 3 mes more acoss side edge of strip A. Continue _ar098 top eg of strip Fas follows: °eh 1, se in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across 46 times ‘more. Contioue across side edge of stip Das follows: *ch 1, skip next row, se in next ro, repeat from * across 4 times more, Turn Rows 2-10 Work as for fist color band stip stip tl ‘With ight side facing, join H witha sls in upper right comer of strip Row 1 (ight side) Ch 2eounts as 1 se and ch 4), skip fist row, sin next row, °c 1, skip rex fv, in aot row: pat from *3 times tae aciss side edge of sp. Continue across top edge of stip as follows: "ch, se in ext h-1 5, ropeat tom * across 45 tines nore, Coninue aos sido edge of stp as follows: “ch 1, skip nat ro, ein next ow repeat rom * across times more. Tun ows 2-10 Work a8 for fist color hand sip | strip ‘With ight side facing, join D with ast stn ‘upper Fight corner of strip H. Row 4 right side| Ch 2 (counts as tse and ch 1), sip first row, sc in next row, “ch 1. skip ‘ext row, sin next row; repeat fom * 3 tines ‘more across side edge of strip H. Continue ‘across top eg of stip G as follows: *ch 1, st im next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across 45 times ‘more. Continue actoss side edge of strip C as follows: *ch 1, skip next row, sc in next row, repeat from * across 4 times more join row to bottom edge of strip A with asl st Tum, . Rows 2-10 Work as for fist color bank strip NV, tut jin rows to bottom edge of strip A SIXTH COLOR BAND stp! ‘With right side of work facing, jin F wath ast st in upper right commer of stip A, ch 12 Row 9 (right side) Sein 4th ch from hook ‘feounts a3 1 sc, ch 1 and skip 1 ch, {eh 1, skip etch, sin oext ch & times Contin arse top ede of sip Aas flows: "eh sc in next ht spcropent rom * across 86 ties more Continue across side edge of strip C as follows: "ch 1, skip next row, sc in mext row; repeatquilt-inspired throw ‘educed sample 30 crochet toy fall 2006 ‘on across 4 times more. Turn ows 2-10 Work as for fist color bard stp | step Wit ig sie fein, oi 8 with a tin upper ‘ight comer of sin Row 1 right side) Ch2 loons ab 1 so and ch), skip fist ro, sen next row, "ch 1, skip next ro, ‘8 in next fw; repnat from * 3 times more across ‘side edge of strip F Continue across top edge of stip C as follows. “ct, scm nent csp: repeat ‘rom * across 88 tines more, Continue across side ade of stip H a8 follows: *ch 1, skip next row, st inrnext tow repeat from * abuss 4 times more. Tun, Rows 2-40 Wik ao fist color band sip | sip ‘With ight side faring, jin @ with ast st in upper right comer of tip B. ‘Row 1 (ight sidel Ch 2 (counts as 1 se and ch 1). sip first ow, $n next row, "oh 1, skip net ri, sc inex ow; repeat from * 3 times more across side edge f strip & Continue across top edge af ‘stip as follows: °c 3, st is ext ch-t gp topeat ‘fom * across 58 umes more, Continue across side ‘ergo af strip Das follows: "eh 1, skip next row, 3 in next row: repeat from atross 4 times mare, Tun Rows 2-10 Work a fo fist color band strip. stip V ‘thigh side facing, join Eth a tin upper ‘ight corner of strip 6. ‘ow 1 [right side) Ch 2(oounts as 1 sand ch 1, dapat eow, 82 ned row, “ch 1 kp nat. se inex ow repeat from * 3 times more across. side edge of stip G Continue across top edge of stip D a flows: *oh 1, sci nee 1s resent from * across 6 tines more, Contin across side edge of sp C as follows: “ch 1 skip next row, se inet row; repeat from * across 4 times mare, join tow ta bottom edge of strip A with ast st. Turn. Rows 2-10.Work as for first color ban stp. but join rons to botiom edge of sp A SEVENTH COLOR BAND 2 sip! : : ‘With right side of work facing job C with st stn \pper right comer of strip ch 12 haw (igh sid) Sein ch ro nok ous 38 4 90h 1 and stp 1c eh 1, skip next ch sin ext ch] 4 times. Contos across top edge o stip F as follows: “ch 1 ain noxt ct sp, repeat from * cross 6 times more, Continue actusssidu edge af strip Bas follows: *ch 1, skip next row, sc in next ow; repeat fom * across 4 times more. Turn. Flows 2-40 Work as foc first color hand strip | strip il With ight side focin, jon A with 2 st st in upper ‘ight comer of stip C ‘Row 1 [ight side} Ch 2 (counts a8 1 sc and eh 1), sp ist cow. snot row, “oh 1 skip nex row, ‘st in next row, repeat fom * 3 tes more across ‘ide exge of stip ©. Continue actos top edge of ‘stig B as follows: “ch 1, sin nest ch sp repeat rom * nora B6 tins more, Continue across side ‘edge of strip @ as fotlows:*ch 1, skip next ro, 86 Jn ext row: tepet rom * across 4 times more, Tun. Rows 2-10 Work as fo fist calor band strip steip lll ‘With Fight side facing, jon D with asl stn upper ‘ght corer of stip FRoow 1 (ght side) Ch 2 count as 1 se and ch"), skip fist rom, scin next row, "ch 1 ship next row, s\n ext uw, ropoat fom *3 times moxo across sido edge of stip A, Continue anross top edge of stip G a8 follow “ch 7, soi nua 1 sp repeat ‘on * acrus 85 tines more, Continue aocoss side ‘99 of strip Eas follows eh 1, skip next ow, sin ‘ext row, repeat from * across 4 times more, Tum, Rows 2-10 Work as for fist color band strip sre Wit ght ie feng, join H witha stn uppor ‘ight comer of stip. ‘Row 1 (ight sie] Ch 2 (counts as 1 se and cht), sip frst row, se in text cow *ch 1, skip next row, -¢ inex tw, repeat from * 3 times more across sie edge of stip D. Continue across top edge of strip Eas follows; ch 4 sc in next chet sp, repeat fiom * across 88 tines move, Continue across side ‘edge of stp Aa follows: "ch 1 sip next row. 3. in next row repeat fom * across § times move, jin ow to boro edge of stip £ with as st. Turn. “Rows 2-10 Work a8 for fst color bank strip WN, but join rows to bottom edge of stip FEIGHTH COLOR BAND stip | Wit ight side of work facing, join B with ast stin upper right comer of stip C, ch 12 Raw 1 (right side) Sc in th ch trom hook Jeounts a1 sc, ch 1 and skip 1 ch Ie skip feat oh, 5 in next ch 4 times. Continue across top age of strip C a follows: “eh 1, ec nant thet sp; repeat from * across 78 times more. Continue across side edge of strip A as follows: “i skip next row st innext row repeat fiom * across 4 times more, Tur. Rows 2-10 Work a for first color bond stip | strip il ‘With ight side facing, join F witha st stn ‘ger right comer of stip B Rw 1 (ight side) Ch 2 (counts a8 1 sc and ch 1 sip ist ow, se in nowt row, “ch 1, skip et row, sc in next row; repeat from * 3 mes oe across side edge of sti B. Continue a6 tp edge of strip A 2s follows: "ch 1, se innent cht sp; repeat from * across 76 times rior. Continue across side edge of strip D as follows: “ch, skip next ow, sn next rows epest from * across times more. Turn, Rows 2-10 Work as fo fist color band stro | strip ll With sight side facing, join E witha st in ‘upp ight earner of stip E Row 1 ght sie) Ch 2 counts as 1 se and ch 1) skin first rom, sin next ow, ch skip next aw, sin next rw, repeat fom * 3 times more acoss site edge of stip F Continue across top edge of stip D2 follows “ch 1, se in next ht sp; epeat fom * across J6 times more. Cntine across side ese of sip H as follows: Ye |, skip nextrow, sit next ow: repeat fom * across times mor. Tu. Rows 2-10 Work a for first color band strip stripV ‘With night side facing, jon G with asl st in upper right comer of strip © Row 1 {right side) Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc and ch 1) skip ist ow sein retro,“ 1, sip Coat on teat oo fopet om? Sr more across site edge of strip G Continue across top edge of stip H as olows: ch 1, se cevrersoumne mo rast co.ea we in noxtch-1 sp; repeat from * across 76 times more, Continue across sie edge of stip Cas follows: “ch 1, skip nant ro, sin next row; rapeat from * across 4 times more, join row ta tutto edge of strip B wit ase. Tum, Rows 2-10 Work as for fist eolor bank stip ‘but jon sows to bottom ede of strip 8 finishing Weve inal loose ens. edging Roun 1 (right so) With right side facing, jin ‘with a sin ch-1 gpm conte of any side ‘go, *eh 1. sc in next.ch1 sp: repeat from * around, working (se, ch 1, sc) in each corer, join round with a sls in firsts, Round 2 Si sti first ch 9p, oh 1, sc in same chet sp, "ct, sn next ch sp; repeat fom * aroun, working (sc, ch 1, lin each comer ce 6p, jin ound with asst in fists. Fasten off. Weave in ends. mt ‘construction diagramperfect beginner afgha 1 soi n 9607 Light Sa oo Siz (6.5mm) eroehet hook Yarn nde muevarn ED Puch Lat Bey, { Abbreviations ) used in | this pattern poe Mes | ee esw de double crochet Me main calor rev se reverse single crochet fe single crochet a1 li itch apis) sonceld) s(t) 82. crochet today fall 2006 ‘This throw is so lush and cozy it looks and feels like a juxury item. No one would guess it's so quick and easy. ‘By Bobbi Anderson eooQ Fepet ow 2 until piace measures approx §8'/60am from begrning. Do nat fasion of. SKILL LEVEL: beginner aie finished measurements Bound 1 (right side) Ch 1, work 2 sc in same spa ‘Approx 45°» 90'/1145 x 152 Sem fat do, making sue that work lies fat. sc evenly ‘around entire edge, working 3 st in each corner, join gauge round with ast tin fist st. Fasten of ‘2sts.and 7 rows 10 4/40om over ae using $22 V8 oung 2 Wi right side faring join CL with asl st (5:5mm crochet hook : : a imeanter at of any comet, ch 7 wore 2s ame ermambar cheek gta obese sas joining, son ach st around, working 3 cn ics ieks 6 Suge ne era remaining comet, join ound wih @ With MC, ch 27 e ‘Round 3 Ch, working tm ett igh. ev sein a Leh ens me ee ach a around, oin round with as stn fst st a : Feston aff Weave ina Jonse ends, Row 2 Skip first dc, ds in wach stares, ent de in top of turing chof row below Cb, tu stitch diagram Repeat row 2 12 times mare. Swatch should es SITITRIBRE: oon vee x/205s 705en.Nneiassay.adhst hook sie to obtain correct gauge DRO AFGHAN with MC, oh 12, Flow 1 Dein th ch from hook and in each oh aorogs—122 sts Ch, tur. Row 2 Sk fist de, & in each st across, end dein top of turning ch of row below. Ch, tan Creating a reverse single crochet border reat re itch averse angle chet makes ty scallop tke raed bur So al atthe gos of alan, eres of tao ating thas sal rol wok fe ig, «Ye oe and ew ng sth Yam vive pull up lay lageoop tomate His, and aw hnigh Zea hook. The ops wi sich easior to mark ‘wist during this process, creating a ile bump. ‘blaserthook in next stich to the ight. ‘Be ceative your way « See Resources an page 98 for helt inf and structionSimple stitches are he secrets o) this com coveRound 7 013, den next 4 ts, work 2de in net st “din ret 5 as, work 2 dein net st: repeat from * around jin ound with as stn top of Being = und 30h 3, work 2 dn att, “di Round 9h 3, dein nox 6 sts, work 2 de inex we = ein next 7 sts, work 2 de in next st; repeat from * ound wit tin top of bapinning jin round with @ stn top of 120 Fasten off. ge 98 fo eit ne ae ertonsewe 17 /on dames cls fom orc Wah | t sides facing, machine: or hand-stitch circles. ‘edge in '/1 Sem increments. Tun right side out. alip stitch opening close. ‘on pillow front as shown, then sew hing coir yen With rat ies si tin ets rapeat rom rore-Boeil Fast, : ake 6 essing A, using 8 and 5 ‘ wig : - , Sam opening. Tur ght s form into pillow cover: your way! « S09 Resources or page 98 fo hepfilinfo and istuctormod chevron pillow Snazz up a room in no time with this vibrant pillow, crocheted in a classic, easy-to-follow stitch pattern. never ED SLUR TEOL LEE ER Sof Yar in Taroise 3B crochet today «fll 2006 By Marianne Fortestal emcD SKILL LEVEL: easy finished measurements ‘Approx 14" x 147/355 x 35.50m gauge 43 sts and 10 ows to 4°f100m over chewron pat and sia VS (6.5mm) crochet Hook, ‘member to chock gauge for best results! how to make a gauge swatch Ch 22. Foow 1 Hse in 3d ch from hook, hee in next 2 ch, ‘Work 3hde in next ch, hd in net 4 ch, skip next ch, hdc next ch, skip next ch, hen next 4 ch, work 3 aici next ch, hd in last 4 ch. Ch 2 tur, Row 2 Skip first 2 ss, hdc innoxt'3 sts, work 3 bie in pext st, fd in nant 4 sts, skip next st, hdc in nxt St. stip naxt st, hc in next 4 st, work 3 hd in next St, hde in nent sts, skip last st, hdc in top ch-2 of row below, Ch2, tun. Repeat row 213 times more, ‘Swatch should measure 6" x6'/17 x Thum, meas- ‘ting aer0ss for width an from dip to point for Fength, Adjust hook size if nevessary 10 obtain conract gauge notes 4, When changing colors, draw new color through alls on hook to complete last hee. then ch and tum, 2. Do not carry colors notin use along side edge of Work. Cut ad join colors as needed, Abbreviations used in this pattern ch chains) de double cachet Ihde half double crochet obs) loopts) patie) patterns single crochet shat dip stich 09) stiches 1 Repeat cretion following * at many times as incicatd, LU Repeat he directions inside brackets as many time as inciated PILLOW BACK ‘With A, ch 46 Row 1 Hac in 3h fam hook, hd in next 2c, ‘work 3 hc in next ch, “hdc in next 4 ch, skip next Ch, fd in next ch, skip next ch, hde in next 4 ch, work 3d in oxt ch; ropeat fram * twice more, ‘dh in last ch. Ch 2, turn, Row 2 Skio fist 2 sts, hde in next 3 sts, work 3 hide in nem st, *hde in next 4 sts, skip next st. dein ‘et st, sip next st, hdc im next 4st, work 3 he in ‘ext repeat from * twice more, end hdc in next 3 ts, skp last st, hdein top of ch-2 turing ch of row below. Ch 2, turn. Repeat row 2 for chevron pat and Work in spe pat as follows: 1 ow A, *2 rows B, 1 {ow C, 1 row A, 3 ows BZ rows C*, 1 row A, 1 row B,3 rons C, 2rows A, 1 row B, 1m C, Frows A, then repeat from * to * once mare joining at end of last row. Ch 3, tum, Be creative your way « See Resources on page 98 fr heipfulnfo and instructionslige ales pillow in ji a few evenings.mod chevron pillow try this! forse lon x Sot ton ingrave, Of, Wine Hen ae border Round 1 right sido} Skip next st, hein next2 sts, “5c in nest 3st, hie in nent 2st, doin next st, [skip next st, de in net st twice, hdc in nent 2 sts; fepest from * twice more, end sin next 3 sts, hdc in next 2st, skip ext st, dc in fast st. Ch, tun to side edge. Sei sie of lest cc made, then sc evenly ‘across side to bottom edge. Tun to attom Ips of {oundation ch, then work as follows: eh 1, “hdc in ‘ext 2 ps, dein next I, skip next, de io next Ip) ‘twice, ide in nex 2 ps, sen next 3 ips: repeat from * twice more, end hdc in net 2 Ips, de in next Ip, [skip ext I, de in next Ip twice, hdc in nent 2 chs 1h J, tum to side edge. Sein last ch, then soso evenly across side to top edge, jin round with as} St in top of beginning ch-3 Fasten of. PILLOW FRONT ‘Work 2s for pillow back finishing ‘Weave inal the lose ends. With ight sides facing whipstitch pillow front and back together using A, leaving an 8'/205em opening at centr bottom edge. Tum ight side out nse pillow ‘ox, whipstich opening hosed. m stitch diagram Tern he VEN i Learn the chevron stitch pattern This dassic pater is emoainglyveratie—use to make scarves, afghans, or even skits, Here's what your stitches sould lok ike (above), Follow alongwith the pctres to be sure you're on Pack 5 ou ‘work: NOTE: The following instuctions conespond with Row 2 ofthe pattem ‘At the beginning ofthe rave, skip tho frst 2 stitches, thon half double crochet inthe next 3 stitches {these stitches wil travel up toward tho first peak of the zigzag. *Work 3 half-double crochets into the et sith, wich wil frm the peak bb Half-ouble crochet in the next 4 stitches (these stitches wil ravel down toward the vallay. Skip 1 _sitch, haf double crochet inthe next stitch, and ska T stitch This wl forthe valley. Make 4 hatsdouble ‘tochets inthe next stitches to reach the next peak. Repeat fom * to fom the chewon pater, Te nd the rom, wor ha double crochet after completion 2 ‘valley, skip the last stitch, and work 1 half-double crochet in the turing chain of the row below. Chain 2 ‘an tur, ;handbag DEA Titer Te finished measurements en Approx 94 x91°7215 x 24a outing hanes) in f588Suoce (ac) oe DEA Mera 242/009 {2 sts an 6 ows to 4/10cm over ie pt using ech soon tr sans of MC hl together anlage coche ) tock each in #620 Bary (se oti meesores 38cm atoss using A and 017 Vania) and smal octet hook ery Pink (C) ‘Remember 1o check gauge for best results! abten correct gauge oh 28 Tasin Suede C3] un and flirt Soft ribbon yarn stitches up to feel just like suede in this chic tote. By Francine Toukau SKILL LEVEL: easy fe how to make a gauge Bi a 0 ana ‘With 2 strands of MC hele together, ch 17 riche hooks or any Row 1 Hac in rt ch om sok an in each oh aros8-—18 sts. Ch2, tum Row 2 Working trough back Ip only, hon each St eros. Ch 2, turn, Repeat row 2 seven timo moe, Swatch shoud measur $x BYA2.5 x 15on Adjust ok size if necessary to obain comet gage, {Use 2 strands of MC held together throughout 2 Use one strand of A, Bor C throughout BAG FRONT/BACK (make 3} ‘With larger hook and 2 strands of MC held together, Row 1 Hale ip id ch from hook and in each ch acrass—26 sts Ch 2, tun, Row 2 Working through back ns only, work 2 hie in fists, dein net 23 sts, work 2 tu in ets, in last st—28 sts. Go. 2, turn, ney Pint Rows 3-18 Working through back Ips only. hd in ‘ach st antoss, Ch 2, tun, owe 18 Working through beck Ips only hde2t0, hid in next 24 sts, cdtoo—26 ss, Fasten of. sv you way! © See Resources nage 98 for helpful info and instuctions ( Abbreviations used in this pattern CC contrasting color ch chin) Ihde falf double crochet MC iain color Hots loop) 36 single crochet slat slp ot | ARO) spaces) | ats stitches ye yarn over * Repeat erections fellawing * as many ‘mos as incest. 1) Repeat th directions inside brackots as ‘many timos ae nleated special | ibreviations Indc2teg (hee 26t together) onset hook in next st, yo and daw up alot, ye_and draw though all 5 lps on hook Wee FLOWERS (make 8) ‘with smatier Nook and A. ch 2 Join ch with ast st forming a fing Round 1 (right sel Ch 2 (counts as fist hd, work ‘hein rng join round with asl st in top of begin- ing ch-2—10 sts, ound 2.Ch 4 (counts a1 ac and ch 3), skip next st, sbinmext st, “eh 8, skip nox st, ein net st: repeat from * around, join round witha sist in fist eh of beginning ch-t-—S ch aps Fasten of back petals _ Round 3 With ight side facing join B witha st in ‘ny ch sp, ch [counts as 1 Sand eh 2), work at, ch 214 tines in same et-3 9p, “work se, ch 2] 5 {all 2006 + crochet today 41fun and flirty tinesin next ch3 sp; rept tom * araund Sines finishing ‘more, join round with a sl st in first ch of beg ch- ‘Weave in ail loose ends. Using ane strand of MC, handbag Ppa na sey ntl ote cyt Front petals. bottom edges. Center one handle on right side of 2 - Round & Wi ight sid fang, foklbac petals ba bac, S tom edo of hand i am vay trom you, join C with as st in any eof ‘rom top edge of bag, Whipsttch handle in place | try this! | fa .eh 2s as aac vera SKILL LEVEL: intermediate finished measurements Approx 1311773 Gem {excluding handles) gauge {0 sts to 4/10em and & rows to '/12Scm over he sing 2 strands of MC held together and sie J/10 (Gem) rcet hook toetore felting 14 sts to 5/12 Bem ad and 10 cows 0 4/106 ‘overhde using 2 strands of MIC held together and size 10 (Gm) crochet hook ate etna. ‘Small lowers measure approx 3¢'/Bem across using siz 10 (6m) crochet ok ater felting) Large flowers measure approximately 44°/10m ross sing 2 strands of yarn and size J/10 (6mm) coche hook ltr tlting) Ferambe to check gauge for best resus! notes: For bag and large flowers, use 2 strands held Ingeter throughout gauge swatch Wit? srs of MC held ogttr ch 17. ow 1 Hse in 3rd ch from hook and in ach across—19 ste Ch 2, tum : ‘Row 2 Hic in each st across. Ch, tum. Repeat row. ‘2sin times more. Swatch should measure 6° x5°/ 16 x 1250m, Adjust hook see if necessary to obtain ‘correct gauge. TOTE With 2 strands of MC held togetht ch $0 ‘Rowe 1 Hdc in 3 ch from hook and in each ch across #8 sts. Ch 2, tm, ‘Rows 2-65 Hic in wach st across. Ch 2, tum. When ‘ow BB is completed, donot ch, Fasten oft tabs (make 4) With 2 stands of MC hel together ch 12 Row 1 Hen rch fom hook and mach ch aerost—10sts. Ch 2. tur. : Rows 2-10 Hac in each st across. Ch 2, turn. When ‘ow 10s completed, donot eh fastan of. ‘SMALL FLOWERS (make 3) ‘With A ch 3. lin ch with 9st forming a ing ‘ound 1 (ght side)Ch 3 counts as 1 dc, work 19 din ing, join round witha st stn Sd ch of. Dboginning ct-3—20 de. Round 2 Ch 6 (counts as 1 de and ch 3}, skip next st, “*de in next do, ch 3, skp next de repeat from * 8 times mote, jon round with asl st in 3rd ch of ‘aoginning ch-—10 ch ps ‘back row of petals ‘ound 3 "Work isc, hae, 3 do, hd, se) in ext ch-3 Ip; repeat from * around. jon round with as st in First sc Fasten off, front row of petals ‘Round 4 With right side facing, jin MIC witha sl st In any skipped de of rund 2, ch 3, "a stn next skipped de, ch 3; repeat from * 8 times more, join round with as tin ist sl st—10 ch ips. Round § "Work (sc. hdc, 3 de, hdc, scl in next ch-3 Incrapeat ram * rund join ound wih as stn first sc. Fasten off. Make one more flower using B for front row of petals, and one more using C for front row of petals, LARGE FLOWERS (make 3) ‘With one stand of MC and A hold together, ch 3. inch with asl st forming a ring. Continue to work 25 for smal lamer. finishing Weave in all loose ends. felting Place tote, tabs and flowers in a zippered pillowcase ‘cover. Fil washing machine to low water setting at ‘@hot temperature. Add cup of a gentie datergent, pillowcase cover and a pair of jeans for extrs: agitation, Putin 15-20 minute wes oye then ‘check measurements its stil to large, repeat process with progressively shorter cles ut "measurement achieved. Tote should measure 19°» 34/33 x B65em and tabs shavid measure 2 ‘Be creative your way! « See Resources on page 96 for helpful info. and instructions,let air dy assembly Feld tt in ach tab in half over be sf iamboo hand pin edges of ta ce of tote that handles se 0 sido Sew flowers matching Yarischet and 7 chain-1 spaces) 4nd B rounds t4"/t0em over daub eochat tt Fowet measures approximstely 348m across crochet hook ate fling) ro hak ble croc. cein 1 and skip 1 1, sp i ou chain th het in fst chain? space, “chain ,coubl coche in nest chain space; otk bl tcl chain 1} ee witha slip stitch _ Symbols used. 8. this a . Repu dct following * a: tier os cat a penne U) Work in the rd chain ofthe beginning cha should have Se oe i tes {Soe oppost, photo by Round 2 Sip stich in he fist chain occ 4 (counts frst doutle crochet and chain 1, double crochet inthe same space chain f, "work {double crochet, chain 1} twice in the next chain-1 ee ees a witha sip stitch in he 3 chain ofthe bagi iehdeyu a ty Gants sae and 12.hain-1 spaces. [See oppasite, photo e) Round 3 Sip stich in ho fist chai! space, chain ‘4 loounis a5 1 double crochet an chain 1, double crochet in tho samo space, chain 1, double crochet in tha mont ain) space, chain 1, * work double crochet. chain 1} twice inthe net chsin- space, double crochet in he net chai- space, chain 1 opeat from * around 4 tes mor, join the round ‘with asp sttch in the chain ofthe begining _chair-¢—you shoud have 18 double crochet and 18 ‘hain spaces See opposite, photo d.) Round 4 Sip tte in the fst chain-t space, cin 4 (counts as { double crochet and chain 1), double crochet inthe same space chain 1, double crochet inthe nex chan pace, chain 1] twine, "wok {eouble crochet, chan 1} twice inthe net cain space, [double rch n the next chin space, ‘hin ] tice repeat om * round 4 tines more, Join the round with lp stich in the Se hain of the beginning chain-4—you shou have 24 double ‘ochet and 24 chain-t spaces, i Round 5 Sip stich in the fist chain space, chin 4 (counts as 1 dole crochet and chin, coublo create your vay! «See Resoutges on page 9 fo elfulino and insvucton.pattern with no’ @ abbreviations! Making the hat a Geting stato: forming ing IbRound |: working the fst fund of stiches drety into the center of the ving Round 2 working to the hain spaces of round 2 ‘Round 3 working into the thin spaces of round 3beginner- friendly cap FLOWER NDS 6-7 48 crochet today «fal 2006 racet inthe same space, chain 1, double crochet in he nox chant space, chain 113 tines, “work [double crochet, chain 1} twice in the next chain) ‘spac, [double crochet in the next chain space, ‘chain 1 times; repeat from * round 4 ies more, join the round with 2 slip stitch in the 3rd chain of ‘the beginning chin-¢—you shauld have 30 double ‘erochot and 30 chain-1 spaces Round 6 Slip stitch in the fist chant space, chain 4 [counts a¢ 1 double rochet and choin 1), double Crochet in the same shace, chain 1, [double orochet in the nex chain-1 space, cain 1}4 times, *work [double crochet hain 1] twice inthe next chain space, (double crochet inthe next chain-1 space, chan 114 ties, repeat from * around 4 times more, join the round with @ slip stitch in the Sr chain of the beginning chan-4—you should have 36 double erochet and 36 chain-1 spaces, Rounds 7-12 Slip stitch in the fst chain space, hain [eounts as 1 double erachet and cain 1) * double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, repeat from * around, join the round with sia sti Inthe 3d chain ofthe beginning chain ‘Change to th smaller hook Rounds 13 and 14 epeat round 7. Fasten ott Weave inal louse ends. FLOWER With the larger hook and contrasting color, chain 3 Jain chain witha slip ste forming rng Round 1 (right side) Chain 3 {courts 2s * double rachel) work 18 double crochet i rng, jon rund with a sip stitch in 3rd chain of begining chain: 3-20 double crochet. (See photo 2} Round 2 Chain § (counts as ¥ double crochet and chain 3), skip next stitch, *double crochet in next double crochet, chain 3, skip next double crochet, ‘repeat from * 8 times moc, join round with a sip ‘ith in 3d chain of beginning chain-B—10 chain. loops. (See photo b ‘back row of petals Round 3 °Work (single crochet, hat double crochet, ‘3.double crochet, half dvble crochet, single ‘racit in next chain foop; peat from * around, jgin curd with a sip sith in fist single crochet. Fastan off. [See photo ¢) center tow of petals Round 4 With right sito facing join A with a sip stitch in ny skippad double crochet of round 2, chain 3, °sip stitch in nox skipped double cachet, chain 3; repeat trom * B times moe, join round with ‘a lip stitch in fist slip stitch —10 chai loops (See photo d) Round 5 "Work (single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, single ‘roche in ext chair-3 loop; repeat from * around, join round with a slip stitch in fist single crochet Fasten off (See photo front row of petals Round 6 With right sie facing, join A with a slip Stith around post of any double crochet of round 1, ‘hain 2, skip newt 3 double crochet, “slip stitch