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6 HAPPY HOLIDAY TRIVETS 46 SOUTHWEST KITCHEN SET
7 FILET PLACE MAT 50 TRIPLE-THICK POT HOLDER
8 BLUE WILLOW KITCHEN SET 52 TARTAN PLACE MAT
10 SILVER DOG COLLAR 54 BEADED DOG SWEATER
11 FOOT SNUGGIES 56 DIAMOND TRELLIS BABY BLANKET
12 PRECIOUS BABY BLANKET 58 TEDDY BEAR FOR HUGS
14 BABY BUNNY IN BUNTING 61 COLORFUL FALL BOOTS
17 STRATA SCARF 64 TINY TROT TER FOOTWEAR
18 GLORY THROW 66 PUFFS & POSTS HAT & SCARF
19 MIDNIGHT MAGIC THROW 68 TEXTURED ARAN AFGHAN
20 SWEET LIT TLE WHIRLS DOILY 70 PINK & WHITE DOILY

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FLORAL PARADE AFGHAN 66
23 NYLON SCRUBBIES MODERATELY CHALLENGING/
24 DIAGONAL SHELLS POT HOLDER CHALLENGING
26 CIRCLE PLACE MAT 78 CHERRY BLOSSOMS BLANKET
29 DOG LAP PILLOW 80 ALPINE CABLES HAT & SCARF
30 CUDDLES LAMB 84 ETCHED COPPER AFGHAN
32 SLOUCH BOOTS 86 IRISH GARDEN AFGHAN
34 COHO MESSY BUN HAT & SCARF 89 PETITE PINEAPPLES RUNNER
37 COLORFUL RIPPLE AFGHAN 92 YELLOW & WHITE DOILY
38 FAIR ISLE COMBO AFGHAN
41 ADORABLE SHELLS BABY BLANKET 95 STITCH GUIDE
42 CAROUSEL DOILY 96 DESIGN DIRECTORY
44 CROSS SPOKES DOILY 98 STANDARD YARN WEIGHT SYSTEM
98 SKILL LEVELS
98 BUYER’S GUIDE

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B EGINNER / C ONFIDENT BEGINNER

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Red & Green Trivet: 11 inches x
91/2 inches, blocked
Red on Red Trivet: 101/2 inches x
12 inches, blocked
Lime & Dark Green Trivet: 11 inches x
131/2 inches, blocked
MATERIALS
• Premier Yarns Home
Cotton medium (worsted)
weight cotton/polyester
yarn (2¾ oz/140 yds/80g
per ball):
6 balls #38-07 cranberry
4 balls #38-21 lime green
2 balls #38-14 Christmas green
• Sizes J/10/6mm and K/10½/6.5mm
crochet hooks
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE HAPPY
Gauge is not critical for this project.

PATTERN NOTES
HOLIDAY TRIVETS
Designs by Kirbie Ellison
Each trivet is made with 2 strands
of yarn held together throughout.
Add a little Christmas cheer to your table
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
with these oh-so-easy trivets, or whip one
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated. up for a quick hostess gift!
TRIVETS RED ON RED TRIVET LIME & DARK GREEN TRIVET
RED & GREEN TRIVET With size J hook and holding 2 strands of With size J hook and holding lime and
With size K hook and holding lime green cranberry tog (see Pattern Notes), ch 34. Christmas green tog (see Pattern Notes),
and cranberry tog (see Pattern Notes), ch 31. ch 38.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook (beg sk chs ch across, turn. (33 sc) Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
count as first sc), *sk next ch, (sc, dc) in next each ch across, turn. (37 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
ch; rep from * to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, tr in next sc,
last ch, turn. (14 dc, 15 sc) Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each
[sc in next sc, tr in next sc] across to last 2
sc across, turn. (33 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as first sc here and sc, sc in last 2 sc, turn. (17 tr, 20 sc)
throughout), dc in first sc, *sk next dc, (sc, Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, working
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc and tr across.
dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, last sc in top of beg ch-3, turn. (33 sc)
(37 sc)
sk last dc, sc in top of beg ch, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
[Rep rows 2 and 3] 13 times. Fasten off.
[Rep row 2] 21 times. Fasten off. [Rep rows 3–5] 7 times. Fasten off.
FINISHING
FINISHING FINISHING Block to finished measurements. CW
Block to finished measurements. Block to finished measurements.

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SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14 inches x 21 inches
MATERIALS
• Bernat Cottontots
medium (worsted) weight
cotton yarn (3½ oz/
171 yds/100g per ball):
2 balls #90007 sweet cream
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
3 dc = 1 inch; 3 dc rows = 21/4 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of rows counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
PLACE MAT
Row 1: Ch 63, dc in 4th ch from hook (first
3 chs count as first dc), [ch 1, sk next ch, dc
in next 7 chs] 7 times, ch 1, sk next ch, dc in
last 2 chs, turn. (53 dc, 8 ch sps)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next ch sp, dc in next
7 sts] 7 times, ch 1, sk next ch sp, dc in last
2 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next ch
sp or st, dc in next st] across to last st, dc in
last st, turn. (32 dc, 29 ch sps)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next
ch sp, dc in next 7 sts or chs] 7 times, ch 1,
sk next ch sp, dc in last 2 sts, turn. (53 dc,
8 ch sps)
Rows 6–17: [Rep rows 2–5 consecutively]
FILET
3 times.
Rows 18 & 19: Rep row 2. Do not turn at
PLACE MAT
Design by Dorothy Warrell
end of last row.
Rnd 20: Now working in rnds around Practice the basics of filet crochet with
outer edge, ch 1, sc in each st or ch sp and
2 sc in end of each row around with 3 sc in its groups of double crochet and chain
each corner, join with sl st in beg sc. (206 sc) spaces while making this no-nonsense
Rnd 21: Ch 1, working left to right, for place mat.
reverse sc (see Stitch Guide), insert hook in
next st to right, yo, pull lp through, complete
as sc, reverse sc in each st around, join with sl
st in beg sc. Fasten off. CW

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BLUE WILLOW KITCHEN SET


Designs by Angela Tate & Elaine Fenton

Crochet this dishcloth and hot pad set in colors to match


your kitchen for a pretty and practical accent.
PATTERN NOTES Rows 2–5: With white, ch 3 (see Pattern
SKILL LEVEL Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Notes), dc in next 9 dc, [with blue, dc in
Beginner next 2 dc, with white, dc in next 10 dc] 6
Join with a slip stitch unless
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS times, turn.
otherwise stated.
11 inches x 12 inches Row 6: With blue, ch 3, dc in each dc
Chain-3 counts as first double crochet of
MATERIALS across, turn.
each row.
• Size 10 crochet cotton: Row 7: Rep Row 2.
350 yds each white To change color, work double crochet until
and blue 2 loops remain on hook with working color, Rows 8–37: [Rep Rows 2–7] 5 times.
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook yarn over with new color and draw through
Rows 38–41: Rep Rows 2–5.
or size needed to obtain gauge last 2 loops on hook.
At end of Row 41, fasten off blue only.
GAUGE Work with both strands, working over color
15 dc = 2 inches; 7 dc rows = 2 inches not in use. BORDER
Check gauge to save time. Rnd 1: With white, ch 1, sl st in end of
BLUE CHECKED DISHCLOTH
Row 41, *[ch 2, sl st in end of next row] rep
Row 1: With white, ch 84, dc in 4th ch
across to corner, [ch 2, sk next st, sl st in
from hook, dc in next 8 chs, join blue (see
next st] rep across to next corner, rep from
Pattern Notes), [with blue, dc in next 2 chs,
* once, join in first st, fasten off.
with white, dc in next 10 chs] 6 times, turn.
(81 dc) Press dishcloth lightly with warm iron.

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PATTERN NOTES Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in


SKILL LEVEL Weave in loose ends as work progresses. same ch-1 sp as beg ch-3, ch 1, [3 dc in next
Beginner ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep around, join. (36 dc)
Join rounds with a slip stitch in top of
FINISHED MEASUREMENT beginning chain-3 unless otherwise Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc,
81/4 inches square indicated. ch 1, [dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in
next dc, ch 1] rep around, join. (48 dc)
MATERIALS Chain-3 counts as first double crochet
• Medium (worsted) of round. Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in
weight cotton yarn: same ch-1 sp as beg ch-3, ch 1, sc in sp
Work with 1 strand each soft white and
3 oz each soft white and blue between 2nd and 3rd dc of 4-dc group,
blue yarn held together throughout.
• Size K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hook or ch 1, [5 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in sp
size needed to obtain gauge Materials listed will make 4 hot pads. between 2nd and 3rd dc of next 4-dc
• Tapestry needle group, ch 1] rep around, join, sl st in next 2
HOT PAD
dc, ch 9 (hanging lp), sl st in same dc, fasten
GAUGE Rnd 1 (RS): With 1 strand each soft
off. CW
Rnd 1 = 1¾ inches in diameter; white and blue (see Pattern Notes), ch 4, sl
3 dc = 1 inch st to join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring,
Check gauge to save time. join (see Pattern Notes). (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same
st as beg ch-3, ch 1, [2 dc in next dc, ch 1]
rep around, join. (24 dc)

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SILVER DOG COLLAR


Design by Judy Crow

Basic stitches and a premade beaded trim make this the perfect
beginner project for any pet lover.

SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
1 inch wide x 15 inches long
MATERIALS
• Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet
Thread size 5 crochet cotton
(100 yds per ball):
1 ball #410s silver/silver
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• 15-inch length of pre-strung beads or
bangle trim
• 1½ x 1-inch piece of hook-
and-loop tape: 2
• Craft glue or hot-glue gun
GAUGE
7 sc = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
COLLAR
Row 1 (RS): Ch 109, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, sc in each rem ch, turn. (108 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 3: Rep row 2.
Row 4: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each
rem sc across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn.
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Glue trim to WS of 1 long edge of Collar.
Glue hook-and-loop tape to ends: 1 portion
on WS and 1 portion on RS. CW

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FOOT SNUGGIES
Design by Aline Suplinskas

These are worked in one large, flat rectangle using a stretchy stitch
and then sewn together to make a clever slipper.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit woman’s 9-inch
sole; changes for 10-inch sole and
11-inch sole are in [ ].
MATERIALS
• Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted) weight
yarn (solid: 7 oz/364 yds/
198g; multi: 5 oz/244 yds/141g
per skein):
1 skein each #318 watercolor
and #530 orchid
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
17 sc = 4 inches; 5 sc rows = 1 inch

SPECIAL STITCH
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip
knot on hook (see illustration A), insert
hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp (see
illustration B), yo and draw through both lps
Row 1: Starting at ankle opening, with TOE
on hook (see illustration C).
watercolor, ch 45 [47, 49], sl st in first ch to With tapestry needle and 2 strands
SNUGGIE form ring, ch 17 [20, 23], sc in 2nd ch from watercolor held tog, weave through ends
Make 2. hook (instep), sc in next 15 [18, 21] chs, sc in of rows, pull tight to gather, secure end.
A next 45 [47, 49] chs around ankle opening,
ANKLE EDGING
working on opposite side of starting ch on
Row 1: With WS facing, working on
instep, sc in last 16 [19, 22] chs, turn. (77 [85,
opposite side of starting ch on row 1 at
93] sc)
ankle opening, sc join (see Special Stitch)
Rows 2–19: Working these rows in back orchid in first ch, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next
B lps (see Stitch Guide) only, ch 1, sc in each st ch] across, turn. (22 [23, 24] ch sps)
across, turn.
Row 2: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 4 (counts as
SOLE first tr), tr in same ch sp, 2 tr in each ch sp
Row 20 (WS): Fold piece in half around, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-4.
lengthwise, working through both Fasten off.
C
thicknesses and matching sts, ch 1, sl st
TIE
in next 38 [42, 46] sts, leaving center st
With orchid, ch 100. Fasten off. Tie knot in
at fold unworked. Fasten off.
each end of Tie.
Single Crochet Join Starting at front, weave through ch sps of
row 1 on Ankle Edging. Tie into bow. CW

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PRECIOUS BABY BLANKET


Design by Glenda Winkleman

Basic stitches and simple striping of three colors


create this charming baby blanket.

Row 6: With baby blue, rep row 3. Rnd 3: With 1 strand light pink and 1
SKILL LEVEL strand baby blue, join in beg sc, working
Confident Beginner Rows 7 & 8: With white, rep rows 4 and 5.
each color separately and alternating light
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Rows 9–92: Rep [rows 3–8] 14 times. pink, then baby blue, ch 1, sc in each sc
39 inches wide x 52 inches long around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2
Rows 93–95: Rep rows 3–5.
sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off. CW
MATERIALS BLANKET TOP &
• Medium (worsted) weight BOTTOM BORDERS
acrylic yarn (6 oz/460 yds/ Row 1: With RS of blanket facing, join
170g per skein): white in top right corner row-end st, ch 1,
3 skeins white working in ends of rows, sc in each row
1 skein each light pink across, turn.
and baby blue
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
• Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook
Fasten off.
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle Rep rows 1 and 2 across bottom of blanket.
GAUGE BLANKET BORDER
11 sts and 11 rows = 4 inches Rnd 1: With RS of blanket facing, join
white in top right-hand corner st, ch 1, *sc
in each sc across to next corner, ch 2*; rep
PATTERN NOTES
from * to * around, join in beg sc.
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in each sc
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
across to next corner, (sc, ch
otherwise stated.
2, sc) in ch-2 sp*; rep from
Blanket is worked side to side lengthwise. * to * around, join in beg
sc. Fasten off.
BLANKET
Row 1: With white, ch 140, sc in 2nd ch
from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn.
(139 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Fasten off.
Row 3: Join (see Pattern Notes) light pink
in beg sc, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each
rem sc across, do not turn. Fasten off.
Row 4: Return to beg of row just worked,
join white in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, ch 1, sc
in same st, sc in each dc across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
turn. Fasten off.

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BABY BUNNY
IN BUNTING
Design by Michele Wilcox

This sweet, cuddly little bunny will delight any


little girl. She can play with him by day, then tuck
him into his cozy bunting at night. He’s just the
right size for snuggling!
BUNNY
SKILL LEVEL
HEAD & BODY
Confident Beginner
Rnd 1: Starting at top of head, with
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS gray, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do
Bunny: 9 inches not join. Place marker in first st (see
Bunting: 61/2 inches x 8 inches Pattern Notes). (6 sc)
MATERIALS Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
• Medium (worsted)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep
weight acrylic yarn:
around. (18 sc)
3 oz gray
1½ oz gold Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc]
1 oz white rep around. (24 sc)
• Size 5 crochet cotton:
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.
1 yd each blue and coral
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size Rnd 6: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc]
needed to obtain gauge rep around. (30 sc)
• 12 inches ¼-inch-wide light blue
Rnds 7–14: Rep rnd 5.
ribbon
• Fiberfill Rnd 15: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) over
• 2-inch piece cardboard next 2 sc] rep around. (15 sc)
• Tapestry needle
Rnd 16: Rep rnd 5.
GAUGE
Rnd 17: Rep rnd 2. (30 sc)
7 sc rnds x 7 sc = 11/2 inches
Check gauge to save time. Stuff head with fiberfill.
Rnd 18: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc]
PATTERN NOTES rep around. (36 sc)
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Rnds 19–30: Rep rnd 5.
Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated;
use a scrap of contrasting yarn to mark Rnd 31: [Sc in next 4 sc, sc dec over
rounds. next 2 sc] rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 32: [Sc in next 3 sc, sc dec over
next 2 sc] rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 33: [Sc in next 2 sc, sc dec over
next 2 sc] rep around. (18 sc)
Stuff body with fiberfill.

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Rnd 34: [Sc in next sc, sc dec over next Rnd 9: 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 10 sc. Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout),
2 sc] rep around, sl st in next sc, leaving a (18 sc) [sc in each dc, dc in each sc] rep across,
length of yarn, fasten off. (12 sc) turn.
Rnds 10–16: Rep rnd 4.
Weave rem length through sts of rnd 34, Rows 4–22: Rep rows 2 and 3. At end of
Rnd 17: [Sc in next sc, sc dec over next
pull to close opening, secure and fasten off. row 22, fasten off.
2 sc] rep around. (12 sc)
EAR Place piece on a flat surface with
Stuff leg with fiberfill.
Make 2. foundation ch facing; fold each outer
Rnd 18: [Sc dec over next 2 sc] rep edge of rows to center (so that opening of
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of head and
around, sl st in next st, leaving a length of bunting is at center); working through both
body. (12 sc)
yarn, fasten off. (6 sc) thicknesses, sew across foundation ch. At
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around. center front opening, sew up center rows
Weave rem length through sts; sew leg to
1–12.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep bottom of body.
around. (15 sc) TOP TRIM
TAIL
Rnd 1: With WS facing, attach white with
Rnds 5–10: Rep rnd 3. At end of rnd 10, Wrap white around 2-inch piece of
sl st at center front in row 12, ch 1, sc in
leaving a length of yarn, fasten off. cardboard 75 times. Slip bundle off
same st as beg ch-1, 12 sc evenly sp across
cardboard and with another length of
Fold rnd 10, flat across, fold rnd 10 in half side edge, 3 sc in corner, 51 sc across row
winter white tie tightly around center of
again, working through all 4 thicknesses, 22, 3 sc in corner, 12 sc across rem edge,
bundle; cut all lps; fluff and trim to 1 inch.
sew across edge; sew to top of head. join in beg sc.
Attach tail to back center bottom of body.
ARM Rnd 2: Ch 3, [dc, hdc] in same st as joining,
FACIAL FEATURES
Make 2. [sk next sc, (sc, ch 3, dc, hdc) in next sc] rep
With blue cotton, embroider eyes over rnd
around, join in base of beg ch-3, fasten off.
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of head 9 of head in satin stitch.
and body. (12 sc) Insert bunny into bunting. CW
With coral, embroider nose in satin stitch
Rnds 3–10: Sc in each sc around. (see illustration), centered over rnd 10
between eyes; embroider mouth directly
Stuff arm with fiberfill.
below nose.
Rnd 11: [Sc dec over next 2 sc] 6 times,
sl st in next st, leaving a length of yarn,
fasten off.
Sew arm to side of body. 2
LEG
3
Make 2. 1
Rnds 1–3: Rep rnds 1–3 of head and body. Satin Stitch
(18 sc)
Place ribbon around neckline; tie ends in
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. a bow.
Rnds 5 & 6: Rep rnd 4. BUNTING
Rnd 7: [Sc dec over next 2 sc] Row 1: With gold, ch 53, sc in 4th ch from
4 times, sc in next 10 sc. (14 sc) hook, dc in next ch, [sc in next ch, dc in
next ch] rep across, turn.
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 4.
Row 2: Ch 1, [sc in each dc, dc in each sc]
rep across, turn.

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STRATA SCARF
Design by Jackie Daugherty

Showcase one
spectacular yarn in
this simple scarf. The
yarn does all the work
to achieve this subtle
layered look!
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
6 inches wide x 52 inches long after
blocking
MATERIALS
• Berroco Millefiori medium
(worsted) weight wool/
acrylic yarn (3½ oz/186
yds/100g per ball):
2 balls #7859 viola
• Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
19 sts = 4 inches; 8 rows = 3 inches
(after blocking)
Gauge is not critical for this project.

PATTERN NOTES
Before you begin, cut 56 11-inch lengths for
fringe and set aside, keeping the fringe in
sequential color order. Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in FINISHING
front bar (see illustration) of each hdc Block scarf if desired.
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. across to last st, hdc in last st.
FRINGE
Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as Front Bar For each knot of fringe, hold 2
first half double crochet unless otherwise 11-inch lengths tog and fold in half.
stated. With crochet hook, pull folded lp
SCARF through indicated st, pull ends through
Row 1: Ch 29, hdc in 3rd ch from hook lp and pull tightly. Add 14 fringes to
(beg 2 sk chs count as a hdc) and in each rem Front Bar of Half Double Crochet
each short end of scarf by sk every
ch across, turn. (28 hdc) other st. Trim ends even. CW
Rep row 2 until scarf is desired length or
until all yarn is used. Fasten off.

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GLORY
THROW
Design by Cindy Adams

Amazing tube-like
yarn creates a light
and airy quick-to-stitch
fabric that will honor
your home!

SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
57 inches wide x 64 inches long
MATERIALS
• Bernat Maker Home Dec
bulky (chunky) weight
cotton/nylon yarn (8¾ oz/
317 yds/250g per ball):
7 balls #11016 nautical varg
• Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
21 sts = 10 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Crossed double crochet (X-dc): Sk next
2 sc, dc in next sc, working behind dc just
made, dc in each sk sc.
THROW
Foundation row: Ch 132, sc in 2nd ch
from hook and each ch across, turn. (131 sc)
Row 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), sk first sc,
dc in next 3 sts, X-dc (see Special Stitch), *dc
in next 7 sts, X-dc; rep from * across to last
4 sts, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (131 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each dc, turn. (131 sc)
Rep rows 1 and 2 until Throw measures 64
inches or desired length. Fasten off. CW

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MIDNIGHT MAGIC THROW


Design by Frances Hughes

Plush, super-bulky chenille yarn gives this sumptuous throw velvety softness,
and single crochet stitches worked in the back loops provide rich texture.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
50 inches wide x 60 inches long
MATERIALS
• Sirdar Wow! chenille
super bulky (super
chunky) weight yarn
(3½ oz/63 yds/100g per skein):
19 skeins #762 blue indigo
• Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
5 sc = 3 inches

PATTERN NOTE
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
THROW
Row 1: Ch 86, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
sc in each rem ch across, turn. (85 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, working in back lps (see
Stitch Guide) only, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 3–106: Rep row 2. At end of row
106, do not fasten off.
BORDER
Rnd 1: Working down side edge of row,
[ch 3, sk next row, sc in next row] across (54
ch-3 lps), working across opposite side of
foundation ch, [ch 3, sk next ch, sc in next
ch] across (44 ch-3 lps), working across side
edge of rows, [ch 3, sk next row, sc in next
row] across (54 ch-3 lps), working across row
106, [ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next sc] across,
ending with ch 1, hdc in beg sc to form last
ch-3 lp (44 ch-3 lps). (196 ch-3 lps total)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sp as beg ch-1, [ch
3, sc in next ch-3 sp] around, ending with
ch 1, hdc in beg sc to form last ch-3 lp.
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2, fasten off. CW

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SWEET LITTLE WHIRLS DOILY


Design by Hazel Henry

This lovely doily might look a bit intimidating, but take it one step
at a time and you will have a lovely piece to display in your home.

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in next ch] twice, *[ch 1, sk next dc, dc in ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg
SKILL LEVEL ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 7, sk first 4 chs of ch-7 ch-3.
Confident Beginner sp, dc in next ch, [ch 1, dc in next ch] twice;
Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 5, sk next
FINISHED MEASUREMENT rep from * around, ending with ch 1, join in
ch-3 sp and next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next
101/2 inches in diameter 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
ch-3 sp, ch 5, sk next 3 dc and next ch-3 sp, dc
MATERIALS Rnd 7: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in next in next 3 dc, ch 6, dc in next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, dc
• Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 7, sk in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 6, sk next ch-5 lp**,
size 10 crochet cotton (350 first 4 chs of ch-7 sp, dc in next ch, [ch 1, dc dc in next 3 dc; rep from * around, ending last
yds per ball): in next ch] twice**, [ch 1, sk next dc, dc in rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
100 yds #226 natural next ch-1 sp] 6 times; rep from * around,
Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch-3,
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or ending last rep at **, [ch 1, sk next dc, dc in
*ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, sk
size needed to obtain gauge next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1, join in 3rd ch of
next ch-5 sp, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next
• Starch beg ch-4.
dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, 2
GAUGE Rnd 8: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in next dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in next
4 dc rnds = 1 inch in diameter ch-1 sp, *ch 7, sk first 4 chs of ch-7 sp, dc in dc, ch 3, sk next ch-5 sp, 2 dc in next dc,
Check gauge to save time. next ch, [ch 1, dc in next ch] twice**, [ch 1, ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 6, sk
sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 8 times; rep next ch-6 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 6, sk
from * around, ending last rep at **, [ch 1, next ch-6 sp**, 2 dc in next dc; rep from *
PATTERN NOTES sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 6 times, ch 1, around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. of beg ch-3.
Join rounds with a slip stitch as indicated Rnd 9: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 10 (counts as first Rnd 16: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2
unless otherwise indicated. dc, ch-7 sp), *sk first 4 chs of next ch-7 sp, dc dc) in same ch sp as beg ch-3, *ch 5, sk next
SPECIAL STITCH in next ch, [ch 1, dc in next ch] twice**, [ch ch-3 sp, [(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 lp]
Picot: Ch 6, sl st in 5th ch from hook. 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 10 times, 3 times, ch 5, sk next ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2
ch 7; rep from * around, ending last rep at dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next ch-6 sp, (2
DOILY
**, [ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 9 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-6
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 9, join (see Pattern Notes)
times, ch 1, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-10. sp**, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp; rep
to form a ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc
from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
throughout), 27 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of Rnd 10: Sl st in next 2 chs, ch 3, 2 dc in
3rd ch of beg ch-3.
beg ch-3. (28 dc) same ch sp as beg ch-3, *ch 5, dc in next
ch-1 sp, [ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp] 10 times, Rnd 17: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, [ch
ch 5, sk next ch-1 sp**, 3 dc in next ch-7 sp; dc) in same ch-3 sp as beg ch-3, *ch 6, sk
7, sk next 3 dc, sc in next dc] 6 times, ch 7,
rep from * around, ending last rep at **, next ch-5 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3
join in beg sc. (7 ch sps)
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. sp, ([2 dc, ch 3] twice, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp,
Rnd 3: Sl st in ch sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 6, sk
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch-3,
in same ch sp as beg ch-3, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) next ch-5 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3
*ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, sk
in next ch sp; rep from * around, join in 3rd sp, sk next ch-3 sp, ([2 dc, ch 3] twice, 2 dc)
next ch-5 lp, dc in next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, dc
ch of beg ch-3. (42 dc, 7 ch-3 sps) in next ch-3 sp, sk next ch-3 sp**, (2 dc, ch
in next ch-1 sp] 8 times, ch 5, sk next ch-5
3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * around,
Rnd 4: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 6 (counts as first lp**, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg
dc, ch-3 sp), 3 dc in same ch sp, ch 7, *(dc, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 7; rep from * ch-3.
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. Rnd 18: Sl st in center ch of ch-3 sp, ch
Rnd 12: Ch 3, *2 dc in next dc, ch 5, sk
1, sc in same ch sp as beg ch-1, *ch 7, sc in
Rnd 5: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as first next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc,
next ch-6 sp, ch 5, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next
dc, ch-1 sp throughout), (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 5, sk next ch-5 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, [ch
ch-3 sp, ch 5, tr in next ch-3 sp, picot (see
same ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next 1, dc in next ch-1 sp] 6 times, ch 5, sk next
Special Stitch), ch 1, tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 5,
dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in first ch of ch-7 sp, ch-5 sp**, dc in next dc; rep from * around,
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in
ch 7, *(dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-3 sp, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg
next ch-6 sp, ch 7, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 7,
ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next ch-3.
tr in next ch-3 sp, picot, ch 1, tr in next ch-3
dc, dc in first ch of ch-7 sp, ch 7; rep from *
Rnd 13: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, (3 dc, sp, ch 7**, sc in next ch-3 sp; rep from *
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in next ch-1 ch 5, sk next ch-5 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, [ch Fasten off.
sp, [ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 7, sk 1, dc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 5, sk next
FINISHING
first 4 chs of ch-7 sp, dc in next ch, [ch 1, dc ch-5 sp**, dc in next dc; rep from * around,
Starch and press doily. CW
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DOUBLE CORNER DISHCLOTH


Design by Elizabeth Ann White
Mitered shaping adds a special touch
to this simple striped dishcloth.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
61/2 inches square, not including
hanging lp
MATERIALS
• Size 10 crochet cotton
(150 yds per ball):
1 ball each yellow
and khaki
• Size 5/1.90mm steel crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
7 dc = 1 inch; 7 dc rows = 2 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st,
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both Row 16: Ch 3, dc in each st across with
lps on hook. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch sp, turn. Fasten off.

DISHCLOTH Row 17: Join yellow in first st, ch 3, dc in


each st across with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch
SIDE
sp, turn.
Make 2.
Row 18: Ch 3, dc in each st across with Row 22: Ch 3, dc in each st across with
Row 1: With yellow, ch 6, join
(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch sp, turn. Fasten off. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch sp, turn. Fasten off.
(see Pattern Notes) in beg ch to form ring,
ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in Row 19: Join khaki in first st, ch 3, dc in EDGING
ring, turn. (8 dc, 1 ch sp) each st across with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch Holding Sides WS tog, matching sts,
sp, turn. working through both thicknesses, sc
Rows 2–14: Ch 3, dc in each st across with
join (see Special Stitch) khaki in beg ring
(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch sp, turn. Fasten off at Row 20: Ch 3, dc in each st across with
on opposite side of row 1, for hanging lp,
end of last row. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch sp, turn. Fasten off.
ch 15, sc in same ring, 2 sc in end of each
Row 15: Join khaki in first st, ch 3, dc in Row 21: Join yellow in first st, ch 3, dc in row, 2 sc in ch sp and sc in each st around
each st across with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch each st across with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch to ch-15, 20 sc in ch-15, join in beg sc.
sp, turn. sp, turn. Fasten off. CW

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NYLON SCRUBBIES
Design by Darla J. Fanton

Worked flat with nylon


netting, this practical
little scrubbie works
up quickly and is a
workhorse in the
kitchen.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
31/2 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
• 72-inch-wide coarse nylon netting:
½ yd of each green and ecru
• Size K/10½/6.5mm double-ended
crochet hook or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Cutting mat and rotary cutter
• Monofilament line
GAUGE
4 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES Row 1: With green, ch 30, pull up a lp Row 6: With ecru, work lps off hook,
To pull up a lp, insert hook in designated (see Pattern Notes) in 2nd ch from hook and do not turn.
lp, bar or st, yo, pull lp through, leaving lp in each ch across, turn. (30 lps on hook)
on hook. Row 7: Ch 1, pull up lp in top strand
Row 2: With ecru (see Pattern Notes), of each horizontal bar across, turn.
To add a new color, place sl st on hook work lps off hook (see Pattern Notes),
with new color, pull sl st through 1 lp on Rows 8–23: [Rep rows 4–7 consecutively]
do not turn.
hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 4 times.
across, or, when using a color already in Row 3: Ch 1, pull up lp in top strand of
Row 24: Rep row 4.
use, pick up color from row before and each horizontal bar (see illustration)
work lps off hook. Last lp on hook is first across, turn. Row 25: Sl st in top strand of each
vertical bar of next row. horizontal bar across. Fasten off.

To work lps off hook, yo, pull through 1 lp With green, sew short edges tog, forming
on hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] a tube.
Horizontal Bar
across. Using monofilament line, sew openings
Row 4: With green, work lps off hook, closed at each end, stuffing with nylon
SCRUBBIE
do not turn. netting before closing. Secure end. CW
Notes: Cut netting into 2-inch-wide strips.
When attaching strips, overlap 1 inch at Row 5: Ch 1, pull up lp in top strand of
ends and continue working. each horizontal bar across, turn.

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DIAGONAL SHELLS POT HOLDER


Design by Elizabeth Ann White

Corner-to-corner construction is used to create this striped pot holder


with a pretty shell stitch edging.

POT HOLDER Row 24: Sl st in first 2 sts, (sl st, beg shell)
SKILL LEVEL in first ch-3 sp, shell across to last shell, sl
SIDE
Easy st in last shell, turn. Fasten off.
Make 2.
FINISHED MEASUREMENT Row 25: Join light peach with sl st in
Row 1: With plum, ch 4, 3 dc in 4th ch
7 inches square, not including first ch sp, beg shell in same sp as last sl
from hook, turn.
hanging lp st, shell across to last shell, sl st in ch sp of
Row 2: Beg shell (see Special Stitches), sk last shell, turn.
MATERIALS
next 2 sts, shell (see Special Stitches) in next
• Size 10 crochet cotton Row 26: Sl st in first 2 sts, (sl st, beg shell)
ch-3 sp, turn.
(150 yds per ball): in first ch-3 sp, shell across to last shell, sl
1 ball each plum and Rows 3–15: Beg shell, shell across, turn. st in last shell, turn. Fasten off.
light peach Fasten off at end of last row.
• Size 5/1.90mm steel crochet hook Row 27: Join plum with sl st in first ch-3
Row 16: Join light peach with sl st in sp, beg shell in same sp as last sl st, shell
or size needed to obtain gauge
first st, beg shell in same st as sl st, shell across to last shell, sl st in ch sp of last
GAUGE across, turn. shell, turn.
3 shell rows = 1 inch
Row 17: Beg shell, shell across, turn. Rows 28–39: Sl st in first 2 sts, (sl st, beg
Fasten off. shell) in first ch-3 sp, shell across to last
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Row 18: Join plum with sl st in first st, beg shell, sl st in last shell, turn.
shell in same st as sl st, shell across, turn. Row 40: Sl st in first 2 sts, (sl st, beg shell)
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated. Row 19: Beg shell, shell across, turn. in first ch-3 sp, shell,
Fasten off. sl st in last shell, turn.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning shell (beg shell): Row 20: Join light peach with sl st in Row 41: Sl st in first 2 sts, (sl st, beg shell)
Ch 3, 2 dc in same st. first st, beg shell in same st as sl st, shell in first ch-3 sp, sl st in last shell. Fasten off.
across, turn. EDGING
Shell: (Sl st, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
Row 21: Beg shell, shell across, turn. Holding Sides WS tog, matching sts,
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip working through both thicknesses, sc join
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, Row 22: Sl st in first 2 sts, (sl st, beg shell) (see Special Stitches) light peach in end
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both in next ch-3 sp, shell across to last shell, sl of last row, for hanging lp, ch 15, shell in
lps on hook. st in ch-3 sp of last shell, turn. Fasten off. same row as first sc, shell around, shell in
Row 23: Join plum with sl st in ch sp of same row as first sc, 20 sc in ch-15 sp, join
first shell, beg shell in same sp as last sl st, with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. CW
shell across to last shell, sl st in ch sp of last
shell, turn.

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CIRCLE PLACE MAT


Design by Elizabeth Ann White

Master working in the round with this simple place mat.


PLACE MAT Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 7 sts,
SKILL LEVEL Rnd 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook [2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts] around,
Easy (first 3 chs count as first dc), join (see Pattern join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (108 dc)
Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENT Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 8
17 inches in diameter Rnd 2: Working in back lps (see Pattern sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts] around,
Notes) throughout, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (120 dc)
MATERIALS
dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join in
• Medium (worsted) weight Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 9
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
cotton yarn: sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts] around,
5 oz/250 yds/142g Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, [2 join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (132 dc)
variegated dc in next st, dc in next st] around, join in
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)
10 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts]
size needed to obtain gauge
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (144 dc)
• Tapestry needle
next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts]
Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next
GAUGE around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (48 dc)
11 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts]
4 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rows = 1 inch
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (156 dc)
[2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts] around,
PATTERN NOTES Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (60 dc)
Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise 12 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts]
stated. Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (168 dc)
[2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts] around,
Chain-3 at beginning of rounds counts Rnd 15: Working this rnd in both lps, ch 1, sc
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (72 dc)
as first double crochet unless otherwise in first st, ch 3, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 3, sk
stated. Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 5 sts, next st] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. CW
[2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts] around,
Work in back loops (see Stitch Guide) unless
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (84 dc)
otherwise stated.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts,
Weave in ends as work progresses.
[2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (96 dc)

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DOG LAP PILLOW


Design by Lisa Marchand Harris

This is the perfect little dog bed that works up quickly


with a large hook and two yarns held together.
PILLOW BORDER
SKILL LEVEL Row 1 (RS): Ch 43, hdc in 3rd ch from Rnd 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), (hdc, ch 2,
Easy hook, hdc in each rem ch across, turn hdc, ch 1, hdc) in same ch as joining (beg
(42 hdc) corner), *ch 1, sk next hdc, [hdc in next hdc,
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
ch 1, sk next hdc] across to 2nd hdc of next
16 inches x 18 inches Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in next
corner, (hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 2, hdc, ch 1, hdc)
and each hdc across, turn.
MATERIALS in 2nd hdc of corner (corner); rep from *
• Crystal Palace Yarns Rep row 2 until piece measures 12 inches, twice, ch 1, sk next hdc, [hdc in next hdc,
Fizz Stardust medium ending with a RS row. ch 1, sk next hdc] across to beg ch-3, join in
(worsted) weight yarn 2nd ch in beg ch-3.
Next row: Ch 2, working in front lps
(1¾ oz/120 yds/50g per ball):
(see Stitch Guide) only, hdc in each hdc Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, hdc in
9 balls #3733 petal pink or
across, turn. same sp, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next corner
#4425 rose chiffon
ch-2 sp (corner), 2 hdc in each rem ch-1 sp
• Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) Rep row 2 until piece measures 24 inches
around, working (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in
weight yarn (6 oz/330 yds/ from beg, ending with a WS row.
each rem corner ch-2 sp, join in 2nd ch of
170g per skein):
Joining rnd: Fold piece in half with beg ch-2.
2 skeins #9701 white
starting ch behind last row worked, now
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or Rnd 3: Sl st in next 3 hdc, sl st in next ch-2
working in rnds, ch 2, hdc in first hdc and
size needed to obtain gauge sp, ch 3, (hdc, ch 2, hdc, ch 1, hdc) in same
in corresponding unused lp of starting ch,
• Tapestry needle sp (beg corner), *ch 1, sk next hdc, [hdc in
working through rem corresponding sts
• Polyester fiberfill next hdc, ch 1, sk next hdc] across to next
on both thicknesses at same time, hdc in
corner ch-2 sp, (hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 2, hdc, ch
GAUGE each hdc across to last hdc, 3 hdc in last
1, hdc) in corner ch-2 sp (corner); rep from
With 1 strand of white and 2 strands hdc (corner), working across next side,
* twice, ch 1, sk next hdc, [hdc in next hdc,
of petal pink or rose chiffon held hdc evenly sp across to next side, working
ch 1, sk next hdc] across to beg ch-3, join in
tog: 12 hdc = 4 inches; across next side in unused lps of sts, 3
2nd ch in beg ch-3.
9 hdc rows = 4 inches hdc in first unused lp (corner), hdc in each
unused lp across to last unused lp, 3 hdc Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, hdc in
PATTERN NOTES in last unused lp (corner), working across same sp, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next corner
Use 1 strand of white and 2 strands of next side, hdc evenly sp across to beg ch-2, ch-2 sp (corner), 2 hdc in each rem ch-1 sp
petal pink held together throughout. hdc in same st as beg ch-2, join (see Pattern around, working (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in each
Notes) in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. rem corner ch-2 sp, join in 2nd ch of beg
Weave in ends as work progresses.
ch-2. Fasten off. CW
Join rounds with a slip stitch
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of rows counts as
first half double crochet unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of rounds counts
as first half double crochet and chain-1
space unless otherwise stated.

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CUDDLES LAMB
Design by Sandra Abbate

With her sweet face, pretty pink bow and darling dress,
what little girl wouldn’t want to have this cuddly lamb to love?
LAMB EAR
SKILL LEVEL Make 2.
HEAD
Easy
Rnd 1: With size K hook and 2 strands Row 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
FINISHED MEASUREMENT held tog (see Pattern Notes) of white, ch 2, next ch, turn. (2 sc)
12 inches tall 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc across, turn.
MATERIALS Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (4 sc)
• Medium (worsted)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rows 3–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
weight yarn:
6 oz white Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Row 7: Ch 1, [sc dec over next 2 sc] twice,
2 oz candy pink fasten off.
Rnd 5: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6
Small amount bright pink
times. (18 sc) Sew row 7 of each ear to head.
• Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2. ARM
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook Make 2.
Rnd 7: [2 sc in next st] 9 times, sc in next 9
• 18 inches 1½-inch-wide pink organza
sts. (27 sc) Rnd 1: Starting at hoof end, ch 2, 5 sc in
ribbon
• 9mm animal eyes Rnds 8–11: Rep rnd 2. 2nd ch from hook. (5 sc)
• Pink ¾-inch ribbon roses Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 12: [Sc in next st, sc dec (see Stitch
with leaves: 2
Guide) over next 2 sts] 9 times. (18 sc) Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.
• Sewing needle and thread
• Fiberfill Secure eyes to head between rnds 6 and Rnds 4–6: Rep rnd 3.
• Tapestry needle 7 leaving 2 sc between eyes.
Rnd 7: Sc in next 2 sc, [sc dec over next 2
GAUGE Rnd 13: Rep rnd 2. sc] twice, sc in next 2 sts, [2 sc in next sc]
With 2 strands held tog and twice. (10 sc)
Rnd 14: [Sc in next st, sc dec over next
K hook: 3 sc rnds = 1 inch;
2 sc] 6 times. (12 sc) Rnd 8: Rep rnd 7.
4 sc = 11/2 inches
Check gauge to save time. Stuff head with fiberfill. Rnds 9–11: Rep rnd 3. Stuff arm lightly
Rnd 15: [Sc dec over next 2 sc] 6 times, sl with fiberfill.
PATTERN NOTES st in next st, leaving a length of yarn, fasten Rnd 12: [Sc dec over next 2 sc] 5 times, sl
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. off. (6 sc) st in next st, leaving a length of yarn, fasten
Work lamb with 2 strands of yarn held Weave rem length through sts of rnd 15, off. (5 sc)
together unless otherwise indicated. pull to close opening, secure. Weave rem length through sts of rnd 12,
Do not join round unless otherwise BODY pull to close opening, secure.
indicated; use a scrap of contrasting Rnd 1: Starting at neckline, ch 18, join (see LEG
yarn to mark rounds. Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 1, sc in each Make 2.
ch around. (18 sc)
Join rounds with a slip stitch unless Rnd 1: Starting at hoof, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch
otherwise stated. Rnd 2: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 from hook. (6 sc)
times. (24 sc)
If making for a baby, omit the roses and Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
animal eyes, and embroider eyes instead. Rnds 3–10: Sc in each st around. At end
of rnd 10, sl st in next st, fasten off. Rnds 3–12: Sc in each sc around. At end
of rnd 12, sl st in next st, leaving a length of
With 1 strand of white, working in back yarn, fasten off.
lps (see Stitch Guide) only of rnd 10, fold flat
across and sew opening closed. Stuff body Stuff lightly with fiberfill.
with fiberfill.
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With 1 strand white yarn, fold rnd 12 flat


across, sew top of leg to rem front lps
(see Stitch Guide) of rnd 10 of body.
Sew head and arms in place.
FACE FLEECE
Working between rnds 8 and 9 of head
and starting at neck, with size H hook join
1 strand white, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, [sc
in next st, ch 4] rep around, join in beg sc,
fasten off.

DETAILS
With 1 strand bright pink, embroider nose
and mouth. Embroider 1 long straight
stitch (see illustration) around each hoof.

Straight Stitch
DRESS
Rnd 1: With size H hook and 1 strand
candy pink, ch 32, join (see Pattern Notes)
in first ch to form a ring, ch 1, sc in each ch
around, join in beg sc. (32 sc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around,
join in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide) for this rnd only, ch 3, dc in same st
as beg ch, 2 dc in each st around, join in
top of beg ch. (64 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 2,
sc in sp between 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 2, [sc
in sp after next 2 dc, ch 2] rep around, join
in beg sc.
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same ch
sp, 2 dc in each rem ch-2 sp around, join in
top of beg ch, turn.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc between same and next
dc, ch 2, [sc in sp after next 2 dc, ch 2] rep
STRAP FINISHING
around, join in beg sc.
Make 2. Place dress on lamb, with candy pink, sew
Rnds 8–13: Rep rnd 6 and 7. straps to top back of dress. Bring strap to
Rnd 1: With candy pink, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch
front and overlap front of dress, sew one
Rnd 14: Sl st in ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in from hook, sc in next 12 chs, 3 sc in last ch,
ribbon rose over each strap.
same ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp working on opposite side of foundation ch,
in each ch-2 sp around, join in beg sc, sc in each ch across, fasten off. Thread organza ribbon through eye of
fasten off. tapestry needle, pass needle through a st
on head over right ear, remove needle. Tie
ends in a bow. CW

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SLOUCH
BOOTS
Design by Lena Skvagerson

These stylish boots are


worked in two sections
and then crocheted
together using a
contrasting color of yarn.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit woman’s shoe
size 5–61/2; changes for sizes 71/2–9 and
91/2–11 are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Foot length: 8¾ [91/2, 101/2] inches
MATERIALS
• Premier Yarns Everyday
Soft Worsted medium
(worsted) weight acrylic
yarn (4 oz/203 yds/113g per skein):
2 skeins #1021 magenta
1 skein #1014 caramel
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, Rep row 8 until Slipper measures 8 [81/2, 91/2]
needed to obtain gauge 2 sc in last sc, turn. (10 sc) inches.
• Stitch marker
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc, Next row: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
• Tapestry needle
2 sc in last sc, turn. (12 sc) next 10 [12, 14] sc, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
GAUGE (12 [14, 16] sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc,
16 sc = 4 inches; 18 sc rows = 4 inches
2 sc in last sc, turn. (14 sc) Next row: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
PATTERN NOTES Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 12 sc, next 8 [10, 12] sc, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Weave in ends as work progresses. 2 sc in last sc, turn. (16 sc) (10 [12, 14] sc)

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless Row 6: Ch 1, 1 [2, 2] sc in first sc, sc in next Next row: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
otherwise stated. 14 sc, 1 [2, 2] sc in last sc. (16 [18, 18] sc) next 6 [10, 12] sc, sc dec in last 2 sts. Fasten
off. (8 [10, 12] sc)
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as a Row 7: Ch 1, 1 [1, 2] sc in first sc, sc in
double crochet unless otherwise stated. next 14 [16, 16] sc, 1 [1, 2] sc in last sc. Slipper should measure about 8¾ [91/2,
(16 [18, 20] sc) 101/2] inches.
SLIPPER
Make 2. Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. UPPER SECTION
Note: Upper Section is worked from toe to
SOLE Rep row 8 until piece measures 31/2 [4, 4] instep, then worked divided until mid-back
Row 1 (RS): With caramel, ch 9, sc in 2nd inches from beg. of heel.
ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across,
Next row: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
turn. (8 sc) Rows 1–5: With magenta, rep rows 1–5
first 2 sts, sc in next 12 [14, 16] sc, sc dec in
of Sole.
last 2 sts, turn. (14 [16, 18] sc)

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Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 14 sc, LEFT SIDE LEG


2 sc in last sc, turn. (18 sc) Row 1 (WS): Hold piece with WS facing, Rnd 1: Beg at center back seam, join
join (see Pattern Notes) magenta in first st magenta at edge, work 44 [48, 52] sc evenly
Row 7: Ch 1, 1 [2, 2] sc in first sc, sc
of last row of Upper Section, ch 1, sc in first sp around edge at leg opening, join in beg
in next 16 sc, 1 [2, 2] sc in last sc, turn.
6 [7, 8] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. sc. (44 [48, 52] sc)
(18 [20, 20] sc)
Row 2 (RS): Sl st in first sc, sc in next 5 Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each
Row 8: Ch 1, 1 [1, 2] sc in first sc, sc in
[6, 7] sc, turn. dc around. Do not join.
next 16 [18, 18] sc, 1 [1, 2] sc in last sc, turn.
(18 [20, 22] sc) Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Continue working dc in rnds until leg
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rep row 3 until piece measures 91/2 [101/2, measures 8 [8¾, 91/2] inches from rnd 1.
121/4] inches. At end of last row, fasten off. Next rnd: Ch 1, reverse sc (see Stitch
Rep row 9 until Slipper measures 4¾ [5, 6]
inches, ending with a WS row. ASSEMBLY Guide) in each st around, join in beg reverse
Hold ends of side section with WS tog. sc. Fasten off. CW
Now divide for opening and work each
With magenta, sew across ends, forming
side separately.
back seam.
RIGHT SIDE
JOIN SOLE
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each of first 6 [7, 8]
With caramel and RS facing, join yarn
sc, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
with sl st at edge at center back seam
(6 [7, 8] sc)
of Upper Section.
Row 2: Sl st in first sc, sc in next
Working through both Upper Section
5 [6, 7] sc, turn. (5 [6, 7] sc)
and Sole, work 1 rnd of sc evenly around
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. outer edge.
Rep row 3 until piece measures 91/2 [101/2, Join in first sc. Fasten off.
121/4] inches. At end of last row, fasten off.

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COHO MESSY BUN


HAT & SCARF
Designs by Lee Sartori

Stripes of clustered and solid stitching


plus a variegated yarn keep this project
interesting and fun to make.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Scarf: 80 inches long with tassels x
6 inches wide
Hat: Adult small/medium 18–20 inches
in circumference [adult large 22–24
inches in circumference]
MATERIALS
• Premier Yarns Muir
Woods medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn (3½
oz/170 yds/100g per skein):
3 skeins #1074-13 coho
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
With size G hook: 3 dc = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
For scarf work foundation chain loosely.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of round counts
as first half double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
SCARF
Rnd 1: With size J hook, ch 199 (see
Pattern Notes), 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (sk
chs count as first dc), [ch 1, sk next 2 chs, 3
dc in next ch] across to last ch, ch 2, rotate

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to work on underside of foundation ch,


3 dc in first ch (same ch as last 3 sts before
rotating), [ch 1, sk next 2 chs, 3 dc in next
ch] across, ch 2, join (see Pattern Notes) in
3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (396 dc, 2 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in ch-2
sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] across to next
ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, [ch
1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] across, ending with
ch 1, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3, turn. (402 dc, 2 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2. (408 dc, 2 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), 2 hdc in
ch-2 sp, [hdc in each dc, sk all ch-1 sps]
across to next ch-2 sp, (3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc) in
ch-2 sp, hdc in each dc across to next ch-2
sp, 3 hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in beg ch-2,
turn. (414 hdc, 2 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in back lps (see Stitch
Guide) of each hdc around, working (3 hdc,
ch 2, 3 hdc) in each ch-2 sp, join in beg ch-
2. Fasten off. (420 hdc)
TASSELS
Make 2.
Cut 36 pieces of yarn each 12 inches long.
Tie a length of yarn around center of entire Rnd 3: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch BOTH SIZES
bundle, use rem tails to sew to ends of 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, (3 dc, Rnd 7 [8]: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in
scarf. Tie another length of yarn around the ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * each dc around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2,
tassel approximately 2 inches from top tie. around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. turn. (63 [72] hdc)
Trim ends even. (36 dc)
SIZE LARGE ONLY
HAT Rnd 4: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch Rnd [9]: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, join in
CROWN FOR MESSY BUN 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, (3 dc, 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Rnd 1: With size G hook, ch 27, join (see ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from *
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. HAT BODY
Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern
(45 dc) Rnd 8 [10]: Ch 2, hdc around in hdc back
Notes), (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same st as beg ch-3,
bar, join in beg ch-2, turn.
*[ch 1, sk next 2 chs, 3 dc in next ch] twice**, Rnd 5: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch
ch 1, sk next 2 chs, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch; 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 4 times, (3 dc, Rnd 9 [11]: Ch 2, hdc around in hdc back
rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * bar, join in beg ch-2, turn.
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (36 dc) around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Rnd 10 [12]: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 1, sk
To complete Messy Bun hat, continue to (54 dc) next 2 sts, [3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next 2 sts]
rnd 4 of hat. Rnd 6: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
HAT ch 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 5 times, Rnds 11 & 12 [13 & 14]: Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1
Rnd 1: Ch 4, working in 4th ch from hook (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp; rep from sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from *
(sk chs count as first dc), 2 dc, ch 1, [3 dc, ch * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
1] 5 times, join in 4th ch of beg ch-4, turn. (63 dc)
Rnd 13 [15]: Ch 2, hdc in each dc around,
(18 dc)
SIZE LARGE ONLY join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), (2 dc, ch Rnd [7]: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp,
Rnds 14–18 [16–20]: Rep rnds 8–12
1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-1 ch 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 6 times,
[10–14].
sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp; rep from
1; rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Rnd 19 [21]: Ch 1, sc in back bar of each dc
ch-3, turn. (27 dc) (72 dc) around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. CW

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COLORFUL RIPPLE AFGHAN


Design by Darla Sims

Ripple blankets are a joy to create and are highly addictive, so be


prepared to want to make several in different color combinations.

AFGHAN 44 rows emerald


SKILL LEVEL Row 1 (RS): With emerald, ch 212, sc dec
Easy *1 row admiral
(see Stitch Guide) in 2nd and 3rd chs from
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS hook, *sc in next 5 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in 3 rows lapis
42 inches wide x 55 inches long next 5 chs**, sc dec in next 3 chs; rep from
1 row emerald
* across, ending last rep at **, sc dec in last
MATERIALS 2 chs, turn. (15 chevrons) 1 row star dust
• Bernat Satin medium
(worsted) weight acrylic Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, *sc in next 1 row teal
yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per skein): 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc**, sc dec
2 rows lavender
7 skeins #4200 emerald in next 3 sc; rep from * across, ending last
2 skeins #4143 lapis rep at **, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. 1 row teal
1 skein each #4203 teal, #4135 loyal Rep row 2 in following color sequence: 1 row lapis
royal, #4317 star dust, #4110
admiral and #4309 lavender 4 rows emerald 2 rows admiral
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or 2 rows loyal royal 6 rows emerald
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle 1 row admiral Rep from * 3 times. At end of last row,
fasten off.
GAUGE 1 row loyal royal
2 chevrons = 4 inches EDGING
1 row lavender
Rnd 1: With RS facing, sc join (see Special
4 rows lapis Stitch) emerald in right-hand corner st, sc in
PATTERN NOTES
same st, sc in pattern across to last st,
Weave in ends as work progresses. 1 row lavender
3 sc in last st, working across next side in
When more than one row is worked on the 2 rows emerald ends of rows, sc evenly sp to next corner,
right side, be sure to check chevron count working across next side in unused lps of
4 rows star dust
at beginning and end of each row to ensure foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch, sc in pattern
they are the same. Always start new color 2 rows admiral across to last st, 3 sc in last st, working
row on right side. across next side in ends of rows, sc evenly
1 row lapis
sp to first sc, sc in same st as first sc, join
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
1 row teal (see Pattern Notes) in first sc.
otherwise stated.
2 rows lavender Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1,
SPECIAL STITCH
3 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc around,
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip 1 row teal
working 3 sc in 2nd sc of each rem corner,
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st,
1 row star dust join in first sc.
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both
lps on hook. 1 row emerald Rnd 3: Ch 1, working left to right, work
reverse sc (see Stitch Guide) in each sc
3 rows lapis
around; join in first reverse sc. Fasten off. CW
1 row admiral

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FAIR ISLE COMBO AFGHAN


Design by Nanette M. Seale

This colorful afghan is worked from one corner to the other


with shells and V-stitches.
AFGHAN Row 12: Rep row 4. Drop B. (14 shells)
SKILL LEVEL
INC SECTION Row 13: Pick up A, ch 3, working in back
Easy
Row 1 (RS): With A, make a slip ring (see lps (see Stitch Guide), 2 dc in first st, dc in
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS illustration), ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 4 dc each st across to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn.
38 inches wide x 48 inches long in ring, tighten ring, turn. Place marker in (45 dc)
base of sts for first corner. (5 sts)
MATERIALS Row 14: Ch 3, working in both lps, 2 dc in
• Red Heart Super Saver first st, dc in each st across to last st, 2 dc in
medium (worsted) weight last st, turn. (48 sts)
acrylic yarn (5 oz/236 yds/
141g per skein): Row 15: Beg V-st in first dc, sk next st,
4" end V-st in next st, [sk next 2 sts, V-st in next st]
3 skeins #4968 parrot stripe (A)
• Red Heart Super Saver Fair Isle across to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, V-st in 3rd
medium (worsted) weight acrylic ch of beg ch-3, turn. (17 V-sts)
yarn (5 oz/236 yds/141g per skein): Rows 16–18: Rep rows 4–6. (20 shells)
3 skeins #7255 parrot (B)
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size Rows 19–24: Pick up B, [rep rows 5 and 4]
needed to obtain gauge 3 times. At end of last row, drop B.
• Tapestry needle Leave ring
(26 shells)
• Stitch markers: 4 loose until Rows 25–27: Pick up A, rep rows 13–15.
stitches are
GAUGE made.
(29 V-sts)
13 hdc = 4 inches; 12 rows = 61/2 inches Rows 28–30: Rep rows 4–6. (32 shells)
Slip Ring

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, dc in each st Rows 31–36: Pick up B, [rep rows 5 and 4]
PATTERN NOTES 3 times. At end of last row, drop B.
across to beg ch-3, 3 dc in 3rd ch of beg
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. (38 shells)
ch-3, turn. (9 sts)
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first Rows 37–39: Pick up A, rep rows 13–15.
Row 3: Beg V-st (see Special Stitches) in
double crochet unless otherwise stated. (41 V-sts)
first dc, [sk next st, V-st (see Special Stitches)
When instructed to drop a color, carry in next st] 4 times, working last V-st in Rows 40–42: Rep rows 4–6. (44 shells)
dropped color loosely along wrong side of 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (5 V-sts)
work until next needed. Do not cut unless Rows 43–48: Pick up B, [rep rows 5 and 4]
Row 4: Beg shell (see Special Stitches) 3 times. At end of last row, drop B.
otherwise stated.
in first dc of first V-st, shell (see Special (50 shells)
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless Stitches) in each sp between V-sts, shell in
otherwise stated. 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn. (6 shells) CENTER SECTION
Row 49: Pick up A, ch 3, working in back
SPECIAL STITCHES Row 5: Beg V-st in first dc of first shell, V-st lps, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first 3 sts, dc
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in designated in each sp between shells, V-st in 3rd ch of in each st across, turn. (149 sts)
st or sp. beg ch-3, turn. (7 V-sts)
Row 50: Ch 3, working in both lps, dc in
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st): Ch 4 Row 6: Rep row 4. Drop (see Pattern Notes) first st, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc
(counts as first dc, ch 1), dc in indicated st. A. (8 shells) dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Beginning shell (beg shell): Row 7: Join (see Pattern Notes) B in first st, Row 51: Ch 3, sk next st, dc in next st, sk
Ch 3, 2 dc in indicated st. rep row 5. (9 V-sts) next st, V-st in next st, [sk next 2 sts, V-st in
Shell: 3 dc in indicated st. Rows 8–11: [Rep rows 4 and 5] twice. next st] across to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, V-st
(11 shells) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (49 V-sts, 2 dc)

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Row 52: Beg shell in first st of first V-st, Row 54: Beg shell in first st of first V-st, Row 57: Ch 3, V-st in each sp between
shell in each sp between V-sts across to last shell in each sp between V-sts, dc in 3rd ch shells, V-st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
sp, 2 dc in last sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, of beg ch-3, turn. Drop A. (50 shells, 1 dc)
Rows 58–60: Rep rows 56 and 57, then
turn. (49 shells, 3 dc)
Row 55: Pick up B, ch 3, V-st in each sp rep row 56. At end of last row, drop B.
Row 53: Ch 3, sk next 2 sts, V-st in next between shells, V-st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3,
DEC SECTION
sp between last sk st and next shell, V-st turn. (50 V-sts, 1 dc)
Row 61: Pick up A, ch 3, working in back
in each sp between shells, V-st in 3rd ch of
Row 56: Beg shell in first st of first V-st, lps, dc dec in next 3 sts, dc in each st across
beg ch-3, turn. (50 V-sts, 1 dc)
shell in each sp between V-sts, dc in 3rd ch to last 3 sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn.
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Row 62: Ch 3, working in both lps, dc dec Rows 76–78: Rep rows 68 and 69, then Row 100: Ch 3, shell in each sp between
in next 3 sts, dc in each st across to last 3 rep row 68. At end of last row, drop A. (31 V-sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn. (143 sts) shells, 2 dc) (9 shells, 2 dc)
Row 63: Ch 3, sk next st, dc in next st, sk Row 79: Pick up B, ch 3, V-st in each sp Row 101: Ch 3, V-st in each sp between
next st, V-st in next st, [sk next 2 sts, V-st in between shells, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, shells, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
next st] across to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, turn. (30 V-sts, 2 dc) (8 V-sts, 2 dc)
dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (46 V-sts, 3 dc)
Rows 80–84: [Rep rows 68 and 69] twice, Row 102: Rep row 100. Drop A.
Row 64: Ch 3, shell in each sp between then rep row 68. At end of last row, drop B. (7 shells, 2 dc)
V-sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (25 shells, 2 dc)
Row 103: Pick up B, rep row 101.
(45 shells, 2 dc)
Row 85: Pick up A, ch 3, working in back
Rows 104–108: [Rep rows 100 and 101]
Row 65: Ch 3, V-st in each sp between lps, dc dec in next 3 sts, dc in each st across
twice, then rep row 100. At end of last row,
shells, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. to last 3 sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn. (73 sts)
drop B. (1 shell, 2 dc)
(44 V-sts, 2 dc)
Row 86: Ch 3, working in both lps, dc dec
Row 109: Pick up A, ch 3, dc dec in next 4
Row 66: Ch 3, shell in each sp between in next 3 sts, dc in each st across to last 3
sts. Drop A. Do not turn or fasten off. (2 dc)
V-sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Drop A. sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn. (69 sts)
(43 shells, 2 dc) Place markers at rem 3 corners.
Row 87: Ch 3, sk next st, dc in next st, sk
Row 67: Pick up B, ch 3, V-st in each sp next st, V-st in next st, [sk next 2 sts, V-st in BORDER
between shells, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, next st] across to last 4 sts, sk next st, V-st Rnd 1 (RS): Pick up B, ch 1, 3 hdc in first
turn. (42 V-sts, 2 dc) in next st, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. marked corner (corner made), [2 hdc in end
(22 V-sts, 3 dc) of each row to next marked corner, 3 hdc in
Row 68: Ch 3, shell in each sp between
next corner (corner made)] around, join in
V-sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Rows 88–90: Rep rows 68 and 69, then
first hdc. Fasten off.
(41 shells, 2 dc) rep row 68. At end of last row, drop A.
(19 shells, 2 dc) Rnd 2: With RS facing, join A in center st
Row 69: Ch 3, V-st in each sp between
of first corner, ch 1, 3 hdc in same st, [hdc in
shells, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Row 91: Pick up B, ch 3, V-st in each sp
each st across to next corner, 3 hdc in next
(40 V-sts, 2 dc) between shells, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3,
corner] around, join in first st. Fasten off.
turn. (18 V-sts, 2 dc)
Rows 70–72: Rep rows 68 and 69, then
FINISHING
rep row 68. At end of last row, drop B. Rows 92–96: [Rep rows 68 and 69] twice,
Block if needed. CW
(37 shells, 2 dc) then rep row 68. At end of last row, drop B.
(13 shells, 2 dc)
Row 73: Pick up A, ch 3, working in back
lps, dc dec in next 3 sts, dc in each st across Row 97: Pick up A, ch 3, working in back
to last 3 sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn. lps, dc dec in next 3 sts, dc in each st across
(109 sts) to last 3 sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn. (37 sts)
Row 74: Ch 3, working in both lps, dc dec Row 98: Ch 3, working in both lps, dc dec
in next 3 sts, dc in each st across to last 3 in next 3 sts, dc in each st across to last 3
sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn. (105 sts) sts, dc dec in last 3 sts, turn. (33 sts)
Row 75: Ch 3, sk next st, dc in next st, sk Row 99: Ch 3, sk next st, dc in next st, sk
next st, V-st in next st, [sk next 2 sts, V-st in next st, V-st in next st, [sk next 2 sts, V-st in
next st] across to last 4 sts, sk next st, V-st next st] across to last 4 sts, sk next st, V-st
in next st, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. in next st, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
(34 V-sts, 3 dc) (10 V-sts, 3 dc)

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ADORABLE
SHELLS
BABY
BLANKET
Design by Glenda Winkleman

An easy-to-work
stitch pattern lets the
variegated yarn really
shine in this adorable
baby blanket.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
44 inches wide x 471/2 inches long
MATERIALS
• Red Heart Baby TLC light
(light worsted) weight
acrylic yarn (solids:
5 oz/358 yds/141g per skein;
multicolored: 4 oz/242 yds/
113g per skein):
6 skeins #5960 strawberry orange
1 skein #5011 white
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
5 shell sts and 9 rows = 41/2 inches

PATTERN NOTES Rows 2–90: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) shell Rnd 2: Sl st in beg ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2
Weave in ends as work progresses. in first ch-2 sp, shell in each rem ch-2 sp dc in same ch-2 sp, 3 dc in each ch-2
across, turn. At end of row 90, do not sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch 3.
Join with a slip stitch unless
fasten off. Fasten off.
otherwise stated.
BLANKET BORDER Rnd 3: Join white in 3rd ch of beg ch-3,
SPECIAL STITCHES
Rnd 1: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 5 (counts as *ch 5, sl st in next dc*; rep from * to *
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in indicated st.
first dc, ch 2), dc in same ch-2 sp, V-st (see around, ending with last sl st in base of
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated Special Stitches) in each ch-2 sp across, ch 2, beg ch-5.
st. **working in ends of rows down side, V-st
Rnd 4: Sl st to 3rd st of beg ch-5, ch 5, *sl
in first row, *sk next row, V-st in next row*,
BLANKET st in center of next ch-5 sp, ch 5*; rep from
rep from * to * across to last row, V-st in last
Row 1: With strawberry orange, ch 129, * to * around, join at base of beg ch-5.
row, ch 2**, working in rem lps of foundation
dc in 3rd ch from hook, (dc, ch 2, sc) in Fasten off. CW
ch, V-st between the sc and dc of each shell
same st, *sk next 2 chs, shell (see Special
across to next corner, ch 2, rep from ** to **,
Stitches) in next ch; rep from * across, turn.
join (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-5.
(43 shells)
Do not turn.
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CAROUSEL DOILY
Design by Zelda Workman

This will be a super quick project for you as you


create long chain spaces with strategically placed
cluster stitches.
DOILY
SKILL LEVEL Rnd 1: Ch 8, join (see Pattern Note) in first
Easy ch to form ring, ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 20] 12
FINISHED MEASUREMENT times, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
121/2 inches in diameter Rnd 2: Join in any ch-20 sp, *(ch 4, 3-tr
MATERIALS cl—see Special Stitches, ch 14, 3-tr cl, ch 4,
• Aunt Lydia’s Classic sl st) in same ch sp, ch 2, sl st in next ch sp;
Crochet size 10 crochet rep from * around, ending last sl st in beg sl
cotton (350 yds per ball): st for joining. Fasten off.
Approximately 200 yds Rnd 3: Join in any ch-14 sp, sc in same
#450 aqua ch sp, [ch 24, sc in same ch sp] twice, ch 9,
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or picot (see Special Stitches), ch 5, *sc in next
size needed to obtain gauge ch-14 sp, [ch 24, sc in same ch sp] twice, ch
• Starch (optional) 9, picot, ch 5; rep from * around, join in beg
GAUGE sc. Fasten off.
Rnds 1 and 2 = 41/4 inches with ch sps Rnd 4: Join in any ch-24 sp, *(ch 4, 3-tr cl,
extended ch 16, 3 tr-cl, ch 4, sl st) in same ch sp, ch
Gauge is not important for this project. 5, sl st in next ch-24 sp; rep from * around,
join in top of beg ch-4. Fasten off.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Rnd 5: Join in any ch-16 sp, sc in same
3-treble crochet cluster (3-tr cl): *Yo
ch sp, [ch 24, sc in same ch sp] twice, ch 9,
twice, insert hook in indicated ch sp, yo,
picot, ch 5, *sc in next ch-16 sp, [ch 24, sc
pull lp through, [yo, pull through 2 lps
in same ch sp] twice, ch 9, picot, ch 5; rep
on hook] twice, rep from * twice, yo, pull
from * around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
through all lps on hook.
Rnd 6: Join in any ch-24 sp, ch 4, 3-tr cl
Picot: Sl st in 5th ch from hook.
in same ch sp, ch 10, 4-tr cl (see Special
4-treble crochet cluster (4-tr cl): *Yo Stitches) in same ch sp, (4-tr cl, ch 10, 4-tr cl)
twice, insert hook in indicated ch sp, yo, in each ch-24 sp around, join in top .of beg
pull lp through, [yo, pull through 2 lps on ch-4. Fasten off.
hook] twice, rep from * 3 times, yo, pull
STIFFENING & BLOCKING
through all lps on hook.
Optional: For blocking with water,
PATTERN NOTE dampen finished piece; arrange and shape
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless on a padded surface. Pin in place with
otherwise stated. rustproof stainless steel pins; allow to dry
completely, then remove pins.
If piece needs more stiffening and shaping,
fabric stiffener or starching solution may be
used. CW

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CROSS SPOKES DOILY


Design by Dot Drake

Fun crossed loops of single crochet create an eye-catching


visual effect in this doily.
PATTERN NOTES SPECIAL STITCHES
SKILL LEVEL Weave in ends as work progresses. Beginning 3-double crochet cluster
Easy (beg 3-dc cl): Ch 2, [yo, insert hook in
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
indicated sp, yo, draw up lp, yo, draw
FINISHED MEASUREMENT otherwise stated.
through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo, draw
9 inches in diameter
Chain-5 at beginning of round counts through all 3 lps on hook.
MATERIALS as a double crochet and chain-2 unless
• Nazli Gelin Garden 3 size 3 crochet otherwise stated.
cotton (136 yds/50g per ball):
2 balls #19 light tan
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
6 sts = 1 inch

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3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): [Yo, Rnd 4: [Ch 4, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st] pull through, yo and pull through all lps on
insert hook in indicated sp, yo, draw up a 19 times, ch 4, join in first ch of beg ch-4. hook (dec made), sc in next 6 sts; rep from *
lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, (20 sc, 20 ch-4 sps) around to last 2 sts, insert hook in next st,
yo, draw through all 4 lps on hook. yo, pull through, sk next st and joining sl st,
Rnd 5: *Sc in next ch sp, [ch 12, sc in 2nd
insert hook in next sl st at beg of rnd, yo,
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip ch from hook and in next 10 chs (strip
pull through, yo and pull through all lps on
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, made), sc in same ch sp] twice, rep from
hook, join in beg sc.
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both * around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (40
lps on hook. strips, 60 sc) Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, (sc, ch 4, sc) in
next st, *sc in next 6 sts, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next
DOILY Rnd 6: Sc join (see Special Stitches) in tip
st; rep from * around to last 3 sts, sc in next
Rnd 1: Ch 6, join (see Pattern Notes) in first of first strip worked on rnd 4, ch 7, cross
3 sts, join in beg sc. Fasten off. CW
ch to form ring, ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), [dc strip over last strip on rnd 4, sc in tip of
in ring, ch 2] 9 times, join in 3rd ch of beg last strip (see Strip Diagram), [sk next strip, Sk Ch 7 Join here
ch-5. (10 dc, 10 ch-2 sps) sc in tip of next strip, ch 7, with this strip strip with sc
in front, sc in tip of sk strip] around, join in
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, beg 3-dc cl
beg sc. (20 ch-7 sps, 20 sc)
(see Special Stitches) in same sp, ch 4, [3-dc
cl (see Special Stitches) in next ch-2 sp, ch 4] Rnd 7: 10 sc in each ch-7 sp around, join
around, join in beg 3-dc cl. (10 3-dc cls, 10 in beg sc.
ch-4 sps)
Rnd 8: Sl st in next st, sc in next 6 sts,
Rnd 3: 6 sc in each ch-4 sp around, join in *insert hook in next st, yo, pull through, First strip Last strip
first sc. (60 sc) sk next 2 sts, insert hook in next st, yo, Strip Diagram

A N N I E ’S C L A S S E S

Learn to Crochet the


Gothic Rose Afghan
Instructor
Rohn
Strong

Let Rohn teach you to:


• Choose the right yarn for your project.
• Work the blocks by using continuous spiral rounds.
• Create the center medallions, add the corner
setups and block borders.
® • Finish off your design with a border.
Craft Store • Block your project.
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SOUTHWEST KITCHEN SET


Designs by Veronica Dietsch & Dorris Brooks

Choose a fun color combo and really push your


skills by using a double-ended crochet hook.

SKILL LEVELS
Dish Soap Bottle Apron: Easy
Dishcloth & Towel: Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Dishcloth: 11 inches square
Towel: 13 inches wide x 17 inches long
Dish Soap Bottle Apron: 9 inches
high
MATERIALS
• Medium (worsted)
weight cotton yarn:
3 oz variegated brown
3 oz ecru
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Size H/8/5mm double-ended
crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Desired size of button
• Sewing needle and thread
• Removable stitch markers
GAUGE
With H double-ended hook in
pattern: 7 sc lps = 2 inches;
9 rows = 31/2 inches
With G hook: 4 sts = 1 inch;
2 dc rows = 1 inch GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS When picking up lps, leave all lps on hook
To draw up a lp, insert hook in designated (see illustration B) unless otherwise stated.
PATTERN NOTES lp, bar or ch, yo, draw lp through (see
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. B
illustration A), leaving lp on hook.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless A
otherwise stated.
Fasten off colors when no longer needed.

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To turn, rotate hook 180 degrees and slide To end a new color that is no longer SPECIAL STITCHES
all lps to opposite end (see illustration C). Do needed, work across the row as stated and Single crochet loop (sc lp): Pull up lp in
not turn unless otherwise stated. cut yarn leav-ing a long end (see illustration next ch or st, ch 1.
G); secure the end temporarily by tying to
C Double crochet loop (dc lp): Yo, pull up lp
an adjacent yarn end, or permanently by
in next st, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook.
weaving back through an inch or so on the
row before. Cluster (cl): Work 3 dc lps around last st
G made, yo, pull through 3 lps on hook.
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st,
To work lps off hook when adding a
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both
new color, with new color, place slip knot
lps on hook.
on hook (see illustration D), draw slip knot
through one lp on hook (see illustration E), DISH SOAP
When working through the horizontal BOTTLE APRON
[yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] across.
bar, insert the hook under the top lp of the Rnd 1: Starting at top, with G hook and
D horizontal bar only unless otherwise stated ecru, ch 33, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch
(see illustration H). 2 (counts as first st), hdc in each ch around,
H join (see Pattern Notes) in top of ch-2.
(33 hdc)
Note: Front of rnd 1 is right side of work.

E Row 2: Working in rows, ch 3 (counts


as dc), dc in next 8 sts leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (9 dc)
To sl st in a vertical bar, insert hook under
specified vertical bar, yo, draw through bar Rows 3 & 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across,
and lp on hook (see illustration I). turn.
I Row 5: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next 7 sts,
Last lp remaining on hook at
2 dc in last st, turn. (11 sts)
end of row is first vertical bar of next row.
Row 6: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next 4 sts,
To work lps off hook with a color
2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in last
already in use, pick up color from row
st, turn. (14 sts)
below, yo, draw through one lp on hook
(see illustration F), [yo, draw through 2 lps Row 7: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1 sp), dc
To sl st in a horizontal bar, insert
on hook] across. in next st, [ch 1, dc in next st] across, turn.
hook under top lp of horizontal bar, yo,
(13 ch sps)
F draw through bar and lp on hook (see
illustration J). Row 8: (Sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first ch
J sp (shell made), *sk next ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1,
2 dc) in next ch sp (shell made); rep from *
across, turn. (7 shells)
Rows 9–14: Sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 3, dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in first ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
ch sp of each shell across, turn. At end of
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TRIM Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first st), sk next space 22 sc across; working in starting ch
Working around outer edge, with G hook horizontal bar (see illustration), dc lp (see on opposite side of row 1, 2 sc in first ch,
and variegated, working in ends of rows, Special Stitches) in top strand of next 2 evenly space 22 sc across to last ch, 2 sc in
sc join (see Special Stitches) in row 8, [ch horizontal bars, sk next horizontal bar, dc last ch; working in ends of rows, evenly
3, sc in next row] 5 times; working in sts lp in next horizontal bar, ch 1, cl (see Special space 22 sc across, join (see Pattern Notes)
across last row, ch 3, sc in first st of first Stitches), sk next horizontal bar, [dc lp in top in first sc. (96 sc)
shell, [ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, sc in next strand of next 3 horizontal bars, sk next
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, dc, sc) in first st, sl st in
sp between shells] 6 times, ch 3, sc in next horizontal bar, dc lp in top strand of next
next st, sk next st, *(sc, dc, sc) in next st, sl
ch sp, ch 3, sc in last st of last shell; working horizontal bar, ch 1, cl, sk next horizontal
st in next st, sk next st; rep from * around,
in ends of rows, [ch 3, sc in next row] 12 bar] across to last 3 horizontal bars, dc lp in
join in first sc. Fasten off.
times, ch 3, sc in back lps (see Stitch Guide) top strand of next 2 horizontal bars, pull up
of next 24 unworked sts on rnd 1; working lp in top strand of last horizontal bar, ch 2 TOWEL
in ends of rows, [ch 3, sc in next row] 6 (counts as last st), turn. (28 lps on hook) Row 1: With H double-ended hook and
times, ch 3, join in first sc. Fasten off. variegated, ch 40, sc lp (see Special Stitches)
in 3rd ch from hook, sc lp in each ch across,
NECK TRIM turn. (39 lps on hook)
Working in chs on opposite side of rnd 1,
with G hook and variegated, sc join in first Horizontal Bar
Row 2: With ecru, pull through 1 lp on
ch, sc in each ch around, join in first sc. hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
Row 4: With variegated, pull through 1 lp across, do not turn.
Fasten off.
on hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
SASH 3 times, *ch 1, [yo, pull through 2 lps on Row 3: Ch 2, sk next horizontal bar (see
With G hook and variegated, ch 91, hook] 5 times; rep from * across to last 5 illustration), dc lp (see Special Stitches) in
working in back bars of chs (see lps, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] top strand of next 2 horizontal bars, sk
illustration), sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 times, do not turn. next horizontal bar, dc lp in next horizontal
sc in each ch across. Fasten off. bar, ch 1, cl (see Special Stitches), sk next
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first vertical bar (see horizontal bar, [dc lp in top strand of next
illustration), sc lp in top strand of each 3 horizontal bars, sk next horizontal bar, dc
horizontal bar and ch across, turn. lp in top strand of next horizontal bar, ch
(33 lps on hook) 1, cl, sk next horizontal bar] across to last 3
Back Bar of Chain horizontal bars, dc lp in top strand of next
2 horizontal bars, pull up lp in top strand
Weave Sash through sps of row 7. of last horizontal bar, ch 2 (counts as last st),
turn. (33 lps on hook)
DISHCLOTH Vertical Bar
Row 1: With H double-ended hook and Row 4: With variegated, pull through 1 lp
variegated, ch 34, sc lp (see Special Stitches) Rows 6–24: Rep [rows 2–5 consecutively], on hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
in 3rd ch from hook, sc lp in each ch across, ending with row 4. 3 times, *ch 1, [yo, pull through 2 lps on
turn. (33 lps on hook) Row 25: Ch 1, sk first vertical bar, sc in top hook] 5 times; rep from * across to last 5
strand of each horizontal bar and in each lps, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 4 times,
Row 2: With ecru, pull through 1 lp on
ch across. Fasten off. do not turn.
hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]
across, do not turn. EDGING Row 5: Ch 1, sk first vertical bar, sc lp in
Rnd 1: Working around outer edge, in top strand of each horizontal bar and ch
sts, with G hook and variegated, sc join across, turn. (39 lps on hook)
(see Special Stitches) in first st, sc in same Rows 6–27: Rep [rows 2–5 consecutively],
st, evenly space 22 sc across to last st, 2 sc ending with row 3.
in last st; working in ends of rows, evenly

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Row 28: With variegated, pull through Rows 37–39: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, across; working in starting ch on opposite
1 lp on hook, [pull through 4 lps on hook] turn. side of row 1, 2 sc in first ch, evenly space
10 times, pull through 3 lps on hook, 27 sc across to last ch, 2 sc in last ch;
Rows 40–45: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
do not turn. working in ends of rows, evenly space 28 sc
turn.
across ending in row 28, mark last st made,
Row 29: For top, with G crochet hook,
Row 46: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, ch 2 evenly space 23 more sc across, join (see
ch 1, evenly space 12 sc across, turn. (12 sc)
(buttonhole), sk next 2 sts, sc in last 3 sts, Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off.
Rows 30 & 31: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sc, 2 chs)
Rnd 50: For bottom trim, with G crochet
turn.
Row 47: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in hook and variegated, join in first marked st,
Row 32: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 4 sts and chs, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. remove marker, *(sc, dc, sc) in next st, sl st
first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, (6 sc) in next st; rep across ending at next marker,
sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (10 sc) remove marker. Fasten off.
Row 48: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
Row 33: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. next 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (4 sc) Sew button in place as shown in photo. CW
Rows 34 & 35: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, Rnd 49: Working around outer edge, ch
turn. 1, sc in first 4 sts; working in ends of rows,
evenly space 23 sc across ending in row 28,
Row 36: Ch 1, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide)
mark last st made, evenly space 27 more sc
first 2 sts, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts,
hdc dec last 2 sts, turn. (8 hdc)

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TRIPLE-THICK POT HOLDER


Design by J. Erin Boland

Three separate layers stitched in cotton yarn are joined together


to create an extra-thick, generously sized pot holder that helps
ensure safe handling of hot dishes.

3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): INSIDE


SKILL LEVEL Holding back last lp of each st on hook, Row 1: With white, ch 24, sc in 2nd ch
Intermediate 3 dc as indicated in instructions, yo, pull from hook and in each ch across, turn.
FINISHED MEASUREMENT through all lps on hook. (23 sc)
10 inches square Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip Rows 2–24: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
MATERIALS knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, turn.
• Premier Yarns Home Cotton yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both
Row 25: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
medium (worsted) weight lps on hook.
do not turn.
cotton/polyester yarn POT HOLDER
(solids: 2.8 oz/140 yds/ ASSEMBLY
SIDE Rnd 1: Holding 1 Side piece on each
80g; multis and marls: 2 oz/
Make 2 each with either pastel blue, side of Inside piece, with RS of Side
105 yds/60g per skein):
delft blue or denim jeans. pieces facing out, working through all
1 skein each #38-13 pastel blue,
#38-18 delft blue, #38-01 white Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, 3 thicknesses and in back lps (see Stitch
and #76-03 denim jeans ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 15] 12 times, join (see Guide) of Side pieces, ch 1, working in ends
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (12 ch sps) of rows on Inside piece, evenly sp 22 sc
needed to obtain gauge across, 3 sc in corner, working in starting ch
Rnd 2: Sl st in first 7 chs, ch 3 (see Pattern on opposite side of row 1 of Inside piece, sc
• Tapestry needle
Notes), (2-dc cl—see Special Stitches, ch 4, in each ch across, 3 sc in corner, working in
GAUGE 3-dc cl—see Special Stitches) in same ch ends of rows on Inside piece, evenly sp 22
4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch sp (corner), *[ch 4, sc in next ch sp] twice, sc across, 3 sc in corner, sc in each st across,
ch 4**, (3-dc cl, ch 4, 3-dc cl) in next ch sp 3 sc in corner, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
(corner); rep from * around, ending last rep
PATTERN NOTES Rnd 2: Sc join (see Special Stitches) color in
at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Weave in ends as work progresses. any st, ch 5, [sc in next st, ch 5] around, join
Rnd 3: Sl st in first 2 chs of first ch sp, ch 3, in beg sc. Fasten off. CW
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts
(2-dc cl, ch 4, 3-dc cl) in same ch sp, *[ch 4,
as first double crochet unless otherwise
sc in next ch sp] across to next corner ch sp,
stated.
ch 4**, (3-dc cl, ch 4, 3 dc-cl) in corner
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless ch sp; rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of
otherwise stated. beg ch-3.
SPECIAL STITCHES Rnd 4: Rep rnd 3.
2-double crochet cluster (2-dc cl):
Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 1, 5 sc in same
Holding back last lp of each st on hook,
ch sp, 4 sc in each ch sp around with 5 sc in
2 dc as indicated in instructions, yo, pull
each corner ch sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
through all lps on hook.

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TARTAN PLACE MAT


Design by Bendy Carter

Practice working surface slip stitches


to create unique color effects
in this otherwise basic
place mat.

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SKILL LEVEL PATTERN NOTES SURFACE STITCHES


Intermediate Weave in ends as work progresses. Work rows of ch-1 sps from last row down
to first row on Place Mat with surface sl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Do not weave in ends of surface slip stitch
sts (see Special Stitches and Pattern Notes) in
13 inches x 171/2 inches, not including rows as they will be worked into fringe.
following manner:
Fringe
SPECIAL STITCHES
1. With turqua, work first and 2nd rows of
MATERIALS Surface slip stitch (surface sl st): Insert
ch sps.
• Red Heart Super Saver hook in indicated sp, yo, pull lp to RS and
medium (worsted) weight through lp on hook. 2. With soft white, work 3rd row of ch sps.
yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip 3. With cornmeal, work 4th and 5th rows
per skein):
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, of ch sps.
1 skein each #512 turqua,
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both
#316 soft white, #320 cornmeal 4. With soft white, work 6th row of ch sps.
lps on hook.
and #256 carrot
5. With turqua, work 7th row of ch sps.
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or PLACE MAT
size needed to obtain gauge Row 1: With turqua, ch 44, sc in back bar 6. With carrot, work 8th row of ch sps.
• Tapestry needle (see illustration) of 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1,
7. With turqua, work 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
sk next ch, sc in back bar of next ch] across,
GAUGE and 13th rows of ch sps.
turn. (22 sc, 21 ch sps)
5 sc and 5 ch-1 sps = 3 inches;
8. With soft white, work 14th row of ch sps.
10 sc rows = 3 inches
9. With cornmeal, work 15th and 16th rows
of ch sps.
Back Bar of Chain
10. With soft white, work 17th row of
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk next ch sps.
ch sp, sc in next st] across, turn. At end of
11. With turqua, work 18th row of ch sps.
last row, fasten off.
12. With carrot, work 19th row of ch sps.
Row 5: Sc join (see Special Stitches) soft
white in first st, [ch 1, sk next ch sp, sc in 13. With turqua, work 20th and 21st rows
next st] across, turn. of ch sps.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk next ch FRINGE
sp, sc in next st] across, turn. Fasten off. Cut 2 strands matching color, each 8 inches
long. With both strands held tog, fold in
Row 7: With cornmeal, rep row 5.
half, insert hook in st, pull fold through,
Rows 8–10: Rep rows 2–4. pull all loose ends through fold, tighten.
Trim ends.
Rows 11 & 12: Rep rows 5 and 6.
Attach 1 Fringe to each end of each surface
Rows 13 & 14: With turqua, rep rows 5
slip stitch row. CW
and 6.
Rows 15 & 16: With carrot, rep rows 5
and 6.
Row 17: With turqua, rep row 5.
Rows 18–26: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk
next ch sp, sc in next st] across, turn. Fasten
off at end of last row.
Rows 27–48: Rep rows 5–26.
Rows 49–58: Rep rows 5–14.

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BEADED DOG SWEATER


Design by Treva McCain

Learn how to incorporate beads into crochet fabric while


creating a stylish and warm outfit for your furry friend.

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Row 2: Ch 2, bpdc (see Stitch Guide) Row 2: Working sides and middle with
SKILL LEVEL separate balls of yarn and working bead sc
around first 2 dc, fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
Intermediate in alternate ch-1 sps on back section only,
around next dc, *bpdc around next 2 dc,
FINISHED SIZES fpdc around next dc; rep from * across, ch 1, sc in each cl and in each ch-1
Instructions given fit X-small; changes turn. sp across, turn.
for small, medium and large are in [ ]. Row 3: Ch 2, cl in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc,
Row 3: Ch 2, fpdc around first st, bpdc
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS around next 2 sts, *fpdc around next st, cl in next sc; rep from * across, turn.
Chest: 12 [20, 30, 36] inches bpdc around next 2 sts; rep from * across, [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 1 [2, 4, 5]
Length: 10 [16, 21, 24] inches turn. time(s).
MATERIALS UPPER BODY LOWER BODY
• Caron Simply Soft Brites Note: On following row, work bead sc (see Row 1: Ch 1, working bead sc in alternate
medium (worsted) weight Special Stitches) for 2nd sc and for every ch-1 sps in back section only, sc in each
yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g 4th sc thereafter. cl and in each ch-1 sp across to next Leg
per skein): Opening, ch 5 [6, 11, 12], sc in each cl and
1 [2, 3, 3] skein(s) #9611 rose violet Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, inc
in each ch-1 sp across to next Leg Opening,
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size (see Special Stitches) 6 [10, 15, 17] sc evenly
ch 5 [6, 11, 12], sc in each cl and in each ch-1
needed to obtain gauge spaced across, turn. (39 [55, 77, 101] sc)
sp across, turn.
• Tapestry needle Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, cl (see Special Stitches)
• 8mm silver beads (250 per pkg): Row 2: Ch 2, cl in first st, *ch 1, sk next st,
in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, cl in next sc;
1 [2, 3, 3] pkg(s) cl in next st; rep from * across, turn.
rep from * across, turn.
GAUGE Row 3: Ch 1, working bead sc in alternate
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first cl, *sc in next
In pattern st: 15 sts = 4 inches; ch-1 sps, sc in first cl, sc in next ch-1 sp,
ch-1 sp, sc in next cl, bead sc in next ch-1
12 rows = 4 inches *sc in next cl, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from *
sp **, sc in next cl; rep from * across ending
across, ending sc in last cl, turn. (51 [77, 113,
last rep at **, 2 sc in last cl, turn. (41 [57, 79,
141] sc)
103] sc)
PATTERN NOTES Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately until piece
Weave in ends as work progresses. Rows 4–13 [4–23, 4–37, 4–41]: [Rep
measures 9 [15, 20, 23] inches (or 1 inch less
rows 2 and 3 alternately] 5 [10, 17, 19] times.
Chain-3 at beginning of rows counts as first than desired length) from beg, ending with
(51 [77, 113, 141] sts at end of last row)
double crochet unless otherwise stated. a WS row.
Row 14 [24, 38, 42]: Ch 2, cl in first sc,
SPECIAL STITCHES RIBBING
*ch 1, sk next sc, cl in next sc; rep from *
Bead single crochet (bead sc): Insert Row 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each
across, turn.
hook in indicated st, draw lp through, slide st across, turn.
bead up, yo and draw through 2 lps on Row 15 [25, 39, 43]: Ch 1, sc in first cl,
Row 2: Ch 2, bpdc around first 2 dc,
hook. *sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next cl, bead sc
fpdc around next dc, *bpdc around
in next ch-1 sp **, sc in next cl; rep from *
Cluster (cl): Keeping back last lp of each dc next 2 dc, fpdc around next dc; rep from *
across, turn. (51 [77, 113, 141] sc)
on hook, 3 dc in indicated st, yo and draw across, turn.
through all 4 lps on hook. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 41/4
Row 3: Ch 2, fpdc around first st, bpdc
[61/2, 11, 141/2] inches from beg.
Increase (inc): 2 sc in same st. around next 2 sts, *fpdc around next st,
LEG OPENINGS bpdc around next 2 sts; rep from * across.
DOG SWEATER Row 1: Ch 1, cl in first sc, [ch 1, sk next sc, Fasten off.
NECK RIBBING cl in next sc] 2 [4, 5, 7] times, sk next 5 [6,
FINISHING
Row 1 (RS): Ch 35 [47, 65, 86], dc in 3rd ch 11, 12] sts (leg opening), join separate ball of
Sew front center seam. CW
from hook (beg 2 sk chs count as a dc), dc in yarn, work in pattern over next 31 [47, 69,
each rem ch across, turn. (33 [45, 63, 84] dc) 87] sts, sk next 5 [6, 11, 12] sts (leg opening),
join separate ball of yarn, work in pattern
to end, turn.

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DIAMOND TRELLIS BABY BLANKET


Design by Mary Ann Sipes

Perfectly spaced split trebles are used to create the diamond shapes
in this lovely baby blanket.
2 times*, sk next 3 sc on row before last; Row 6: Rep row 2.
SKILL LEVEL rep between *, yo, draw through all 3 lps
Intermediate Row 7: Sc join white in first st, sc in next st,
on hook.
tr in front lp of next split tr on row before
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS AFGHAN last, sk next st on last row, sc in next 3 sts,
36 inches wide x 471/2 inches long Row 1: With white, ch 172, sc in 2nd ch tr in front lp of same st as last tr made on
MATERIALS from hook, sc in each ch across. Do not row before last, sk next st on last row, [sc in
• Light (DK) weight turn. Fasten off. (171 sc) next st, sk next 5 sts on row before last, tr
pompadour baby yarn: in front lp of next split tr, sk next st on last
Note: Work rem rows in back lps
11 oz pastel green row, sc in next 3 sts, tr in front lp of same st
(see Stitch Guide) unless otherwise stated.
10 oz white as last tr made on row before last, sk next
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or Row 2: Join green with sl st in first st, ch 3 st on last row] across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2
hook size needed to obtain gauge (see Pattern Notes), dc in each st across. Do sts. Do not turn. Fasten off.
• Tapestry needle not turn. Fasten off. Rows 8–129: Rep rows 4–7 consecutively,
GAUGE Row 3: Sc join (see Special Stitches) white ending with row 5.
5 sts = 1 inch in first st, sc in next st, sk first 4 sts on row BORDER
In pattern: 4 dc rows and 3 sc rows = before last, tr in front lp of next st, sk next Rnd 1: Working in rnds, sc join white
21/2 inches st on last row, sc in next 3 sts, tr in front lp in back lp of first st, 2 sc in same st, sc in
of same st as last tr made on row before back lp of each st across with 3 sc in last
PATTERN NOTES last, sk next st on last row, [sc in next st, sk st; [working in ends of dc rows only, 4 sc
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. next 5 sts on row before last, tr in front lp in first dc row, 3 sc in each dc row across];
of next st, sk next st on last row, sc in next working in starting ch on opposite side of
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
3 sts, tr in front lp of same st as last tr made row 1, 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
on row before last, sk next st on last row] with 3 sc in last ch; rep between [ ], join
SPECIAL STITCHES across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. Do not with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (171 sc across
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip turn. Fasten off. each short edge between center corner sts,
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, 195 sc across each long edge between center
Row 4: Rep row 2.
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both corner sts)
lps on hook. Row 5: Sc join white in first st, sc in next 3
sts, split tr (see Special Stitches), sk next st Rnd 2: Working this rnd in back lps only,
Split treble crochet (split tr): *Yo 2 times, join green with sl st in any center corner st,
on last row, [sc in next 5 sts, split tr, sk next
insert hook in front lp (see Stitch Guide) (ch 3, 6 dc) in same st, dc in each st around
st on last row] across to last 4 sts, sc in last 4
of next tr on row before last, yo, draw lp with 7 dc in each center corner st, join with
sts. Do not turn. Fasten off.
through, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Sc join white in back lp of st before
7-dc corner group before one short edge,
*[tr in front lp of next center corner st on
rnd before last, sk next st on last rnd, {sc in
back lp of next st, tr in front lp of same st
as last tr made on rnd before last, sk next st
on last rnd} 3 times, {sc in back lp of next st,
sk next st on rnd before last, tr in front lp of
next st} across] to next 7-dc corner group;
sc in back lp of next st, sk next st on rnd
before last; rep from * 2 more times; rep
between [ ], join with sl st in first sc. Fasten
off. CW

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TEDDY BEAR FOR HUGS


Design by Teri Crews

Practice your amigurumi skills with this adorable


teddy bear perfect for gift-giving.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 18: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc dec
SKILL LEVEL
in next 2 sc] around. Leaving 5-inch end,
Intermediate Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc]
fasten off. (18 sc)
around. (18 sc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Stuff firmly without stretching sts.
16–18 inches tall, standing Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] around. (24 sc) Cut 2 circles from felt just larger than eyes
MATERIALS
and cut a small slit in the center of each.
• Medium (worsted) Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
Insert eye stems through the slits in the
weight yarn: sc] around. (30 sc)
felt circles and then attach eyes to head
6 oz/300 yds/170g
Rnds 6–13: Sc in each sc around. following manufacturer’s instructions.
each toasted
almond and Aran for lighter Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, sc dec in Weave yarn end through sts of last rnd; pull
bear; toasted almond and next 2 sc] around. (24 sc) to gather top of Head closed. Secure end.
brown for darker bear
Rnds 15–19: Sc in each sc around. MUZZLE
1 oz/50 yds/18g Aran for darker
Rnd 1: With 2 strands aran, ch 2, 6 sc in
bear Rnd 20: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc dec in
2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
1 oz/50 yds/28g black next 2 sc] around. (18 sc)
½ oz/25 yds/14g each red and Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 21: Sc in each sc around. Leaving
yellow
5-inch end, fasten off. (18 sc) Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc]
• Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm
around. (18 sc)
crochet hooks Stuff.
• Tapestry needle Rnd 4: Sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in each
Weave yarn end through sts of last rnd; pull
• Pair size 15mm brown safety eyes of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in
to gather top of Body closed. Secure end.
• Powder blush each of next 3 sc. (24 sc)
• Cotton swab HEAD
Rnd 5: Sl st in each sc around, join with sl
• Small piece white felt Rnd 1: With 1 strand each aran and
st. Fasten off.
• Polyester fiberfill toasted almond, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from
• Stitch marker hook. (6 sc) NOSE
Rnd 1: With 1 strand black and H hook, ch
GAUGE Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Gauge is not critical to this project.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
PATTERN NOTES around. (18 sc)
Toy is not intended for children under 3 Rnd 3: [Sc dec in next 3 sc, sl st in each
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
years of age. rem sc around, join with sl st in first sc.
sc] around. (24 sc)
Fasten off.
Pattern is worked with 2 strands held Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
together unless otherwise stated. FACE
sc] around. (30 sc)
Sew Muzzle to Head; sew Nose to Muzzle.
Work in continuous rounds. Do not Rnd 6: [Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
join or turn unless otherwise With straight stitch (see illustration) and 2
sc] around. (36 sc)
stated. plies black yarn, embroider mouth, pulling
Rnd 7: [Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next slightly on yarn to shape muzzle.
Mark first stitch of round. sc] around. (42 sc)
Move marker as work
progresses. Rnds 8 & 9: Sc in each sc around.
B
Use size I/9/5.5mm hook Rnd 10: [Sc in each of next 5 sc, sc dec
unless otherwise indicated. (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc] around. (36 A
sc)
Weave in ends as work
progresses. Rnds 11–13: Sc in each sc around. Straight Stitch

BODY Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next 4 sc, sc dec in Sew Head to top of Body.
Rnd 1: With 1 strand each aran next 2 sc] around. (30 sc)
EAR
and toasted almond (see Pattern Rnds 15 & 16: Sc in each sc around. Make 2.
Notes), ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from
hook. (6 sc) Rnd 17: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, sc dec in Rnd 1: With 1 strand each aran and
next 2 sc] around. (24 sc) toasted almond, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from
hook. (6 sc)

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 9: [Sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] Rnds 7 & 8: Sc in each sc around.
around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] Rnd 9: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] twice, sc in
around. (18 sc) Rnds 10–19: Sc in each sc around. each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnds 4–6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 20: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc Rnds 10–19: Sc in each sc around.
around. (13 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each sc Stuff bottom of Arm firmly without
around, join with sl st in first sc. Leaving Rnd 21: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc stretching sts. Lightly stuff upper portion.
5-inch end, fasten off. (17 sc) around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 20: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc
Flatten Ear. Whipstitch (see illustration) Stuff bottom of Leg firmly without around, join with sl st in first sc. Leaving
through both thicknesses across bottom stretching sts. Lightly stuff upper portion. 5-inch end, fasten off. (11 sc)
to close, bending in slightly and tugging Leaving 5-inch end, fasten off. (14 sc)
Weave yarn end through sts of last rnd; pull
on yarn just a little for a slight indent and
Weave yarn end through sts of last rnd; pull to gather top of Arm closed. Secure end.
shape.
to gather top of Leg closed. Secure end.
Attach Arms to Body in same manner as
Position Legs on Body to ensure they will Legs.
be level when Bear is sitting upright. With
TIE
tapestry needle and yarn, make a st on 1
With 1 strand each yellow and red, ch 80,
side of lower body to secure yarn (this will
dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each rem ch
be concealed when leg is attached). Sew
across. Fasten off.
inside center of Leg to Body about 1 inch
from the top of the Leg, then insert needle Tie around neck.
through Body to opposite side. Sew 2nd
FINISHING
Whipstitch Edges Leg to Body in same manner as first, and
Using cotton swab, apply powder blush to
LEG then insert needle back through Body to
cheeks and inside ears. CW
Make 2. first side and make another st on inside Leg
in same place as the first. Rep this back-
Rnd 1: With 2 strands aran, ch 2, 6 sc in and-forth process 3 or 4 times. Secure yarn
2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) and trim end.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) ARM
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] Make 2.
around. (18 sc) Rnd 1: With 1 strand each aran and
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next toasted almond, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from
sc] around, changing 1 strand to toasted hook. (6 sc)
almond in last st. (24 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 5: Working in back lps (see Stitch Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc]
Guide), sc in each sc around. around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 & 7: Sc in each sc around. Rnds 4 & 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc dec in Rnd 6: [Sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc]
next 2 sc] around. (18 sc) around. (12 sc)

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COLORFUL FALL BOOTS


Design by Lena Skvagerson

These boots are worked in cleverly shaped pieces that then come
together using a decorative reverse single crochet in contrasting colors.
Colorful embroidery adds another decorative element as well.

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Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc HEEL SECTION


SKILL LEVEL in next 9 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (13 sc) With A, join in 19th [21st, 21st] st of side
Intermediate before mid-back marked st.
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc
FINISHED SIZES in next 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (15 sc) Row 1 (RS): Sc in next hdc, place marker
Instructions given fit woman’s size in sc just made, hdc in back lp of next 35
small; changes for medium and large Row 6: Ch 1, 1 [2, 2] sc in first sc, sc in next
[39, 39] hdc, sc in next hdc, turn, leaving
are in [ ]. 13 sc, 1 [2, 2] sc in last sc, turn. (15 [17, 17] sc)
rem sts unworked. (37 [41, 41] sts)
FINISHED MEASUREMENT Row 7: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, sc in next 13
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in first hdc, place
To fit actual foot length: 8¾ [91/2, [15, 15] sc, sc in last sc, turn. (15 [17, 17] sc)
marker in sc just made, hdc in front lp of
101/2] inches Work even with sc in each sc, turning every each hdc across to hdc before marked sc,
MATERIALS row with 1 ch, until piece measures 31/2 sc in hdc, turn, leaving rem sts unworked.
• King Cole Fashion Aran [4, 4] inches. (35 [39, 39] sts)
medium (worsted) weight Next dec row: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Row 3: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in first hdc, place
acrylic/wool yarn (3½ Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in next 11 [13, 13] sc, marker in sc just made, hdc in back lp of
oz/219 yds/100g per ball): sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. (13 [15, 15] sc) each hdc across to hdc before marked sc, sc
2 balls #3057 ginger (A) in hdc, turn, leaving rem sts unworked.
1 ball each #3058 mustard (B) Work even with sc in each sc, turning every
(33 [37, 37] sts)
and #3056 eucalyptus (C) row with 1 ch, until piece measures 7¾
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size [81/2, 91/2] inches. Rows 4 & 5: Rep rows 2 and 3.
needed to obtain gauge (29 [33, 33] sts)
Next dec row: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
• Locking stitch markers in next 9 [11, 11] sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. Row 6: Ch 1, sk first sc, hdc in front lp of
• Tapestry needle (11 [13, 13] sc) first hdc, place marker in hdc just made,
GAUGE hdc in back lp of each hdc across to hdc
Rep last dec row twice. (7 [9, 9] sc)
16 sc = 4 inches; 19 sc rows = 4 inches before marked hdc, hdc in front lp of last
Take time to check gauge. Sole should measure approximately 8¾ hdc, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. (27
[91/2, 101/2] inches in total. [31, 31] hdc)

PATTERN NOTES Fasten off. Row 7: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of each hdc


Weave in loose ends as work across, hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn.
SIDE
progresses. Rnd 1 (RS): With A, join (see Pattern Row 8: Ch 2, hdc in front lp of each hdc
Chain-2 at beginning of row or round Notes) in marked st on heel of sole, ch 2 across, hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn.
counts as first half double crochet unless (see Pattern Notes), hdc in next 3 sts, 32
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of each hdc
otherwise stated. [35, 39] hdc evenly along edge, hdc in 7 [9,
across, hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn.
9] sc at toe, 32 [35, 39] hdc evenly along
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless opposite edge, hdc in rem 3 sts at heel, join Rep last 2 rows until heel section measures
otherwise stated. in top of beg ch-2, turn. (78 [86, 94] hdc) 71/2 [8, 81/2] inches from the first rnd of side,
BOOTS ending with a WS row.
Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 2, hdc in front lp (see
SOLE Stitch Guide) of each hdc around, join in top SHAPING
Row 1 (RS): With A, ch 8, starting in 2nd of beg ch-2, turn. Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, hdc dec (see Stitch
ch from hook, sc in each ch across, place Guide) in back lps of next 2 hdc, hdc in back
Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in back lp (see Stitch
marker in 4th sc to indicate mid back on lp of each hdc across, turn, leaving the beg
Guide) of each hdc around, join in top of
heel. (7 sc) ch-2 unworked. (25 [29, 29] hdc)
beg ch-2, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in Row 2: Ch 2, hdc dec in front lps of next 2
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnds 2 and 3.
next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (9 sc) hdc, hdc in back lp of each hdc across, turn,
Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2. Place marker in top of leaving beg ch-2 unworked. (23 [27, 27] hdc)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc,
beg ch-2 where join is worked.
2 sc in last sc, turn. (11 sc) Rows 3–6: Rep rows 1 and 2 alternately
Fasten off. twice. (15 [19, 19] hdc)
Fasten off.

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TOE, INSTEP & TONGUE TONGUE TASSEL TIE


TOE Next row (RS): Sl st in first st, sc in next Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): With A, ch 8 [10, 10], starting st, hdc in back lps of each hdc across to
Cut a 70-inch strand of C and fold double.
in 3rd ch from hook, work hdc in each ch last 2 sts, sc in next hdc, turn, leaving ch-2
Holding 2 strands tog, twist string until it
across, turn. (7 [9, 9] hdc) unworked. (29 [31, 33] sts)
resists. Fold string double and let twist tog
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in front lp of same hdc, Next row (WS): Sl st in first sc, sc in next on itself, and tie a knot approximately 3
hdc in front lp of each hdc across to last st, hdc, hdc in front lps of each hdc across to inches from each end of twisted strands.
2 hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn. (9 [11, 11] hdc) last hdc, sc in last hdc, turn, leaving last sc
Pull tie through fabric where upper and
unworked. (27 [29, 31] sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of same hdc, heel section meet (refer to photo).
hdc in back lp of each hdc across to last st, Last row: Sl st in first sc, sc in each of next
Tie a knot and then a bow.
2 hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn. (11 [13, 2 hdc, hdc in back lps of each hdc across to
13] hdc) last 2 hdc, sc in each of last 2 hdc, sl st in Make a tassel for each end of tie by pulling
next sc. Fasten off. seven 5-inch strands of C between twisted
Row 4: Rep row 2. (13 [15, 15] hdc) strands right above knot at end on tie
JOINING PIECES
Row 5: Rep row 3. (15 [17, 17] hdc) (see illustration).
With RS facing, pin instep into opening of
Row 6: Rep row 2. (17 [19, 19] hdc) boot. B
A
Row 7: Ch 2, 0 [1, 1] hdc in back lp of same With B held double, join yarn through both
hdc, hdc in back lp of each hdc across to instep and sides layers at edge where dec
last st, 1 [2, 2] hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn. starts near top of tongue. Work a row of
(17 [21, 21] hdc) reverse sc (see Stitch Guide) through both
layers evenly down along side, around
Row 8: Ch 2, 0 [0, 1] hdc in front lp of same front side and toe, along opposite side up
hdc, hdc in front lp of each hdc across to to where shaping starts near top of tongue,
last st, 1 [1, 2] hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn. continue along upper back edge of heel
(17 [21, 23] hdc) section and around to beg of rnd, join with
sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Tassel
INSTEP
Work even in established pattern without EMBELLISHMENTS Fold strands double around knot. Tie a
inc or dec, until piece measures 4¾ [5, 6] With RS facing, and with C held double, strand around strands approximately 1/4
inches, ending with a WS row. join yarn in beg of edge in left side of inch from fold. Trim ends even. Rep at other
upper edge of tongue. Work a row of end of tie. CW
Next row (RS): Ch 2, hdc in same hdc,
reverse sc along the edge to opposite side.
hdc in back lp of each hdc across to last st,
Fasten off.
2 hdc in top of beg ch-2, turn. (19 [23, 25]
hdc) With C, referring to photo, embroider
V-stitches around inside reverse sc edge
Next row (WS): Ch 2, hdc in front lp of
of heel piece.
each hdc across to last st, hdc in top of beg
ch-2, turn. Insert needle through fabric from WS to
RS close to edge, [re-insert needle back
Rep last 2 rows until there are 31 [33, 35]
through fabric 2 sts away from edge
hdc, ending with a WS row.
slightly leaning to left, bring up needle
Work even until piece measures a total of 9 through same spot close to edge, take
[10, 11] inches. needle back through fabric 2 sts away from
edge slightly leaning to right, bring up
needle close to edge approximately 1/4 inch
away from previous spot] around.
Rep along side of instep, around toe and up
along opposite side.
With B, rep between [ ] inside reverse sc
edge across top of tongue.

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TINY TROTTER FOOTWEAR


Designs by Lena Skvagerson

These stylish little booties are all about decorative touches with
textured stitching, two contrasting colors and buttoned down flaps.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given to fit baby 0–9
months; changes for toddler 12–24
months are in [ ]. When only 1 number
is given, it applies to both sizes.
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Sole: 4 [5] inches long
MATERIALS
• Berroco Comfort DK light
(DK) weight nylon/acrylic
yarn (1¾ oz/
178 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball each color used: #2771
driftwood heather (A),
#2702 pearl (B), #2758 crypto
crystalline (C), #2742 pimpernel
(D), #2740 seedling (E),
#2719 sunshine (F) and #2751
true red (G)
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Small buttons for boots with flap: 2
• Stitch marker
GAUGE
16 sc = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
To prevent a leaning join when working in
the round, work yarn under hook instead
of yarn over hook when picking up the
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless 2 hdc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next
working yarn through each stitch below.
otherwise stated. 8 chs, 2 sc in last ch, place marker (see
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Pattern Notes) in last st, do not join. (28 sts)
BALLERINAS/SLIPPERS/BOOTS
Place stitch marker in last stitch of round SOLE Rnd 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, [2
and move up into last stitch worked in to Make 2 for each style. sc in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in next
indicate end of rounds. 10 sts, 2 sc in last st. (33 sts)
Rnd 1: With A, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts hook, sc in next 8 chs, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc Rnd 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, [2
as first double crochet unless otherwise in next ch, 3 hdc in last ch; now working sc in next st, sc in next st] 4 times, sc in next
stated. across opposite side of foundation ch, 12 sts, 3 sc in last st. (40 sts)

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SIZE TODDLER ONLY SLIPPERS


Rnd [4]: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts, [2 INSTEP
sc in next st, sc in next st] 6 times, sc in next Rnds 1–3: Change to choice of color B
13 sts, 2 sc in last st. ([48] sts) through G and work same as rnds 1–3 of
BOTH SIZES Ballerinas. (27 [33] sts)
SIDE Rnd 4: Sc in next 7 [10] sts, hdc in next
Rnd 1: Working in back lps (see Stitch 2 sts, [dc dec in next 2 sts] 4 times, hdc in
Guide), sl st in first sc, ch 3, dc in each st next 2 sts, sc in last 8 [11] sts. (23 [29] sts)
around, join (see Pattern Notes) in top of
Rnd 5: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 10 [13] sts,
beg ch-3. (40 [48] dc)
2 sc in next st, sc in rem sts around.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [fpdc (see (25 [31] sts)
Stitch Guide) around next st, dc in next st]
around, fpdc around last st, join in top of CUFF
beg ch-3. Rnd 6: Join choice of color A through G
(same or contrasting with color of instep) in
SIZE TODDLER ONLY first st, ch 3, working in back lps, dc in each
Rnd [3]: Rep rnd 2. st around, 2 dc in last st, join in top of beg
ch-3. (26 [32] sts)
BALLERINAS
INSTEP Rnds 7 & 8: Ch 3, [fpdc around next st,
Rnd 1: Change to choice of color B dc in next st] around, fpdc in last st, join in
through G, ch 1, working in back lps, sc in top of beg ch-3.
same st, sc in each st around, do not join.
LOOP
(40 [48] sts)
Ch 8, sl st in same st as first ch. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Sc in next 12 [15] sts, hdc in next st,
Weave in loose ends to finish Slippers.
[dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts] 7 [8]
times, hdc in next st, sc in last 12 [15] sts. RIGHT BOOT
SOLID-COLOR BOOTS
(33 [40] sts) Flap rnd: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in 3rd
INSTEP lp in back of next 21 [26] hdc, [ch 1, turn,
Rnd 3: Sc in next 10 [12] sts, hdc in next st, Rnds 1–8: Change to choice of color B sc in next 5 sts] 5 times. Fasten off.
[dc dec in next 2 sts] 6 [7] times, hdc in next through G and work same as rnds 1–8 of
st, sc in last 9 [12] sts. (27 [33] sts) Slippers. (26 [32] sts) With RS facing, rejoin yarn in first st
after flap, ch 1, sc in 3rd lp in back of
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around, join in first sc. Rnd 9: Ch 3, bpdc (see Stitch Guide) in each st around, join in first sc. Fasten off.
each st around, join in top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 5: Change to A, ch 1, working from Proceed to Finishing.
left to right, reverse sc (see Stitch Guide) Rnds 10 & 11: Ch 3, [fpdc around next st,
in each sc around, join in first reverse sc. dc in next st] around, fpdc around last st, TWO-TONE BOOTS
Fasten off. join in top of beg ch-3. Work same as Solid-Color Boots,
working rnds 6–14 [6–17] with A and
Weave in loose ends to finish Ballerinas. Rnds 12–14 [12–17]: [Rep rnds 9–11]
working rnd 15 [18] and Flap with same
1 [2] time(s).
color as the instep.
Rnd 15 [18]: Change to A, ch 2, hdc in
FINISHING
each st around, join in top of beg ch-2.
Weave in ends.
LEFT BOOT Fold boot flaps down. Sew 1 button on
Flap rnd: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in 3rd lp each boot flap, sewing through both
in back of next 8 [9] hdc, [ch 1, turn, sc in layers. CW
next 5 sts] 5 times. Fasten off.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn in first st after
flap, ch 1, sc in 3rd lp in back of each st
around, join in first sc. Fasten off.

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PUFFS & POSTS


HAT & SCARF
Designs by Margaret Hubert

Puff stitches and front post


stitches create the unique
texture of this set.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat: 20 inches in circumference x
9 inches high
Scarf: 7 inches wide x 58 inches long,
excluding fringe
MATERIALS
• King Cole Majestic DK light
(DK) weight superwash
wool/acrylic/polyamide
yarn (1¾ oz/131 yds/50g
per skein):
5 skeins #2661 peacock (scarf)
2 skeins #2661 peacock (hat)
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
2 puff st groups and 2 groups of
4 fpdc = 4 inches; 10 fpdc = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Chain-3 at the beginning of each row
counts as double crochet.
Hat is worked back and forth from
bottom to crown, then sewn together
with a back seam.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Puff stitch (puff st): [Yo hook, pick up
a 1/2-inch lp] 3 times, yo, pull through all
7 lps on hook, yo, pull through rem lp to
lock puff st.
Front post double crochet 2 together
(fpdc2tog): Holding last lp of each st
on hook, fpdc around next 2 sts, yo, pull
through all lps on hook.

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SCARF First dec row: Ch 3, sk first dc, fpdc


Foundation row: Ch 27, dc in 3rd ch around next fpdc, *ch 1, (puff st, ch 1, puff
from hook, dc in each of next 3 chs, *sk st) in center ch-1 sp of next puff cl, ch 1,
next ch, (puff st —see Special Stitches, ch 1, fpdc around next fpdc, sk next fpdc, fpdc
puff st) in next ch (puff cl), ch 1, sk next ch, around next 2 fpdc; rep from *, ending last
dc in next 4 chs, ch 1; rep from * to end of rep with fpdc around last fpdc, dc in top of
row, turn. (3 puff cls, 4 4-dc groups) beg ch, turn. (10 puff cls, 9 3-fpdc groups, 1
fpdc and 1 dc each end)
Row 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), sk first dc,
fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next 3 dc, 2nd dec row: Ch 3, sk first dc, fpdc
*ch 1, (puff st, ch 1, puff st) in center ch-1 around next fpdc, *ch 1, (puff st, ch 1, puff
sp of next puff cl, ch 1, fpdc around next st) in center ch-1 sp of next puff cl, ch 1,
4 dc; rep from *, ending last rep with fpdc fpdc around next fpdc, sk next fpdc, fpdc
around last 3 dc, dc in top of beg ch, turn. around next fpdc; rep from *, ending last
rep with fpdc around last fpdc, dc in top of
Row 2: Ch 3, sk first dc, fpdc around next
beg ch, turn. (10 puff cls, 9 2-fpdc groups, 1
3 fpdc, *ch 1, (puff st, ch 1, puff st) in center
fpdc and 1 dc each end)
ch-1 sp of next puff cl, ch 1, fpdc around
next 4 fpdc; rep from *, ending last rep with 3rd dec row: Ch 3, sk first dc, fpdc around
fpdc around last 3 fpdc, dc in top beg ch, next fpdc, *(puff st, ch 1, puff st) in center
turn. ch-1 sp of next puff cl, fpdc2tog (see
Special Stitches) around next 2 fpdc; rep
Rep row 2 until scarf is 58 inches, fasten off.
from *, ending last rep with fpdc around
FINISHING last fpdc, dc in top of beg ch, turn. (10 puff
Blocking is not recommended for this cls, 9 fpdc2tog, 1 fpdc and 1 dc each end)
pattern.
Next row: Ch 3, sk first dc, fpdc around
FRINGE next fpdc, *(puff st, ch 1, puff st) in center
Cut 104 14-inch lengths of yarn (52 pieces ch-1 sp of next puff cl, fpdc around next
for each end). Working from WS of scarf, fpdc; rep from *, ending last rep with fpdc
using crochet hook, hold 2 pieces tog, fold around last fpdc, dc in top of beg ch, turn.
in half, draw fold through each st at end of (10 puff cls, 9 fpdc between cls, 1 fpdc and 1
scarf, pull ends through fold and knot to dc each end)
form fringe. 4th dec row: Ch 3, sk first dc, sk next
HAT fpdc, *(puff st, ch 1, puff st) in center ch-1
Foundation row: Ch 72, dc in 3rd ch sp of next puff cl, sk next fpdc; rep from *,
from hook, ch 1, *sk next ch, (puff st—see ending with dc in top of beg ch, turn. (10
Special Stitches, ch 1, puff st) in next ch (puff puff cls, 1 dc each end)
cl), ch 1, sk next ch**, dc in next 4 chs, ch 1; 5th dec row: Ch 1 (counts as sc), *sc
rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc between next 2 puff sts; rep from * across,
in last 2 chs, turn. (10 puff cls, 9 4-dc groups, ending with sc in top of beg ch, turn.
1 dc each end)
6th dec row: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch
Row 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), sk first dc, Guide) across row, fasten off, leaving a 24-
fpdc around next dc, *ch 1, (puff st, ch 1, inch length of yarn for gathering top and
puff st) in center ch-1 sp of next puff cl, ch sewing back seam.
1, fpdc around next 4 dc; rep from *, ending
last rep with fpdc around last dc, dc in top FINISHING
of beg ch, turn. Thread yarn on a tapestry needle, gather
top sts to close hole; reinforce gather by
Row 2: Ch 3, sk first dc, fpdc around next going around once again. Using same yarn,
fpdc, *ch 1, (puff st, ch 1, puff st) in center sew back seam. Weave in any ends.
ch-1 sp of next puff cl, ch 1, fpdc around
next 4 fpdc; rep from *, ending last rep Blocking is not recommended for this
with fpdc around last fpdc, dc in top of pattern. CW
beg ch, turn.
Rep row 2 until 7 inches from beg.

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TEXTURED ARAN AFGHAN


Design by Angela Tate

This lovely mile-a-minute afghan with popcorns


and thin strips of crocheted fabric works up
quickly and comes together like a dream once
you master the joining round.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same
SKILL LEVEL st, 2 dc in next 4 sts, dc in next 173 sts, 2 dc
Intermediate in next 5 sts, dc in each dc around, join in
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
62 inches wide x 72 inches long, Rnd 3: Working in front lps (see Stitch
excluding Fringe Guide), working from left to right, ch 1,
MATERIALS reverse sc (see Stitch Guide) in each st
• Red Heart Super Saver around, join in beg reverse sc.
medium (worsted) weight Rnd 4: Working in rem lps of rnd 2, ch 3,
yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in next 9 sts,
per skein): dc in next 173 sts, 2 dc in next 10 sts, dc in
10 skeins #313 Aran each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge Rnd 5: Mark 6th and 103rd ch-5 sps with
• Stitch markers markers, ch 1, sc in first st, ch 5, sk next st,
• Tapestry needle [sc in next st, ch 5, sk next st] around, join
in beg sc. Fasten off. (194 ch-5 sps)
GAUGE
13 dc = 5 inches; rnds 1–5 = 5 inches 2ND–11TH STRIPS
Rnds 1–4: Rep rnds 1–4 of First Strip.
PATTERN NOTES Marked ch-5 sps on First Strip will become
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. center free sps on each end between
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round Strips. Beg joining 2nd Strip in 4th ch-5 sp
counts as first double crochet unless to left of marker and leave 7 free ch-5 sps
otherwise stated. at each end of Strip as subsequent strips
are joined.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated. JOINING RND
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 5, sk next
SPECIAL STITCH st, sc in next st] 9 times, [ch 2, sl st in 3rd
Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in place indicated, drop ch of corresponding adjacent ch-5 sp on
lp from hook, insert hook in top of first dc previous Strip, ch 2, sk next st on working
of group, pull dropped lp through, ch 1 to Strip, sc in next st] 90 times, complete as
secure. for First Strip. Fasten off.
AFGHAN FRINGE
FIRST STRIP Make 22.
Rnd 1: Ch 178, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook
Cut 20 strands, each 12 inches long.
(first 3 chs count as first dc), *dc in next ch,
Holding all strands tog, fold in half, pull
[pc (see Special Stitch) in next ch, dc in next
fold through ch sp, pull ends through fold.
4 chs] 34 times, pc in next ch, dc in next
Pull to tighten.
ch*, 5 dc in last ch, working on opposite
side of ch, rep between * once, join (see Attach Fringe in center ch-5 sp on each
Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. end of each Strip. Trim ends evenly. CW

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PINK & WHITE DOILY


Design by Josie Rabier

Clusters, shells and ruffles in two colors


come together in this lovely lace doily.
DOILY Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc dec in next 3 dc, *[ch 5, sl
SKILL LEVEL Rnd 1: With light pink, ch 8, join (see st in next ch-5 sp] 5 times, ch 5**, dc dec in
Intermediate Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 1, next 4 dc; rep from * around, ending last
FINISHED MEASUREMENT 24 hdc in ring, join in beg hdc. (24 hdc) rep at **, join in top of first dc dec.
141/2 inches in diameter Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same Rnd 10: Ch 3, (dc, ch 5, 2 dc) in same st,
MATERIALS st, 2 dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of *[sl st in next ch-5 sp, (2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc) in
• DMC Traditions size 10 beg ch-3. (48 dc) next sl st] 5 times, sl st in next ch-5 sp**,
crochet cotton (white: (2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc dec; rep from *
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, [ch 2, dc in next
400 yds per ball; solids: around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
2 sts] around, ch 2, join in 3rd ch of beg
350 yds per ball): of beg ch-3.
ch-3.
1 ball light pink Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next st, sl st in next
100 yds white Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 2, sk next ch
ch-5 sp, *dc in next 2 sts, ch 5**, dc in
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook sp, dc next 2 sts, sk next ch sp, dc in next 2
next 2 sts, sl st in next ch-5 sp; rep from *
or size needed to obtain gauge sts, ch 2, sk next ch sp, dc in next 2 sts, ch 5,
around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
sk next ch sp**, dc in next 2 sts; rep from *
GAUGE of beg ch-3.
around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
Rnds 1–3 = 21/4 inches in diameter of beg ch-3. Rnd 12: Ch 2, dc dec in next 3 dc, *ch 3, sl
st in next ch-5 sp, ch 3**, dc dec in next 4
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 3, sk next ch
PATTERN NOTES dc; rep from * around, ending last rep at **,
sp, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 4 sts, ch
Ruffles will be worked last. join in first dc dec.
3, sk next ch sp, dc in next 2 sts, ch 5, sl st in
Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise next ch sp, ch 5**, dc in next 2 sts; rep from Rnd 13: *Sk next ch-3 sp, (5 tr, ch 3, 5 tr)
stated. * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd in next sl st, sk next ch-3 sp, sl st in next dc
ch of beg ch-3. dec, ch 7, sk next 2 ch-3 sps**, sl st in next
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round dc dec; rep from * around, ending last rep
counts as first double crochet unless Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 5, sl st in
at **, join in first tr.
otherwise stated. next dc dec, ch 5, dc in next 2 sts, [ch 5, sl st
in next ch-5 sp] twice, ch 5**, dc in next 2 Rnd 14: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), tr in next
Chain-4 at beginning of row or round sts; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 4 tr, *ch 3, (5 tr, ch 3, 5 tr) in next ch-3 sp, ch
counts as first treble crochet unless join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. 3, tr in next 5 tr, sl st in next ch-7 sp**, tr in
otherwise stated. next 5 tr; rep from * around, ending last rep
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next st, *sl st in next
SPECIAL STITCHES at **, join in 4th ch of beg ch-4.
ch-5 sp, ch 5, sl st in next ch-5 sp, dc in next
Treble crochet cluster (tr cl): Ch 6, tr in 2 sts, [ch 5, sl st in next ch-5 sp] 3 times, Rnd 15: Sl st in next 4 tr, sl st in next ch-3
6th ch from hook. ch 5**, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, sp, *tr cl (see Special Stitches), sk next 2 tr, sl
Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3, (3 dc, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg st in next tr, tr cl, sl st in next ch-3 sp, tr cl,
ch 3, 4 dc) in same ch sp. ch-3. sl st in same ch sp, tr cl, sk next 2 tr, sl st in
next tr, tr cl, sk next 2 tr, sl st in next ch-3
Shell: (4 dc, ch 3, 4 dc) in next ch sp. Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next st, *sl st in next
sp, sk next 10 tr, sl st in next ch-3 sp; rep
ch-5 sp, dc in next 2 dc, [ch 5, sl st in next
from * around, join in base of beg ch-6.
ch-5 sp] 4 times, ch 5**, dc in next 2 sts; rep
Fasten off.
from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3.

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CENTER RUFFLE Rnd 2: Join white in first dc of any shell, [tr OUTER RUFFLE
Rnd 1: With RS facing and working in ch-2 cl, sk next 3 sts, (sl st, tr cl, sl st) in ch sp of With RS facing, working in top of dc dec on
sps only on rnd 3, join light pink in any ch-2 same shell, tr cl, sk next 3 sts of same shell, rnd 12, join white in any dc dec, [ch 7, 2 tr in
sp, beg shell (see Special Stitches) in same sl st in each of next 2 sts] around, join in same st, sl st in next dc dec] around, join in
ch sp, *sk next 2 sts, sl st in next ch sp**, base of beg ch-6. Fasten off. base of beg ch-7. Fasten off. CW
shell (see Special Stitches) in next ch-2 sp;
rep from * around, ending last rep at **,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (12
shells)

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ECRU OVAL DOILY


Design by Josie Rabier

Join-as-you-go lacy motifs and a border Beginning double crochet cluster (beg
dc cl): Holding back last lp of each st
combine to create a truly stunning piece. on hook, ch 2, 5 dc as indicated, yo, pull
through all lps on hook, ch 1.
◊ indicates area to repeat, similar to how
SKILL LEVEL
the * is used. Double crochet cluster (dc cl): Holding
Intermediate
back last lp of each st on hook, 6 dc as
SPECIAL STITCHES
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS indicated, yo, pull through all lps on hook,
Beginning split cluster (beg split cl):
24 inches wide x 38 inches long ch 1.
Holding back last lp of each st on hook, tr
MATERIALS in same st last worked in, 2 tr in next 2 sts, DOILY
• DMC Traditions size 10 yo, pull through all lps on hook, ch 1. FIRST MOTIF
crochet cotton (400 yds Rnd 1: Ch 4, 15 dc in 4th ch from hook
Split cluster (split cl): Holding back last
per ball): (first 3 chs count as first dc), join (see Pattern
lp of each st on hook, 2 tr in next 3 sts, yo,
2 balls ecru Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
pull through all lps on hook, ch 1.
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge Beginning treble crochet cluster Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in
decrease (beg tr cl dec): Holding back same st, *ch 5, sk next st**, 3 dc in next st;
GAUGE rep from * around, ending last rep at **,
last lp of each st on hook, ch 3, tr in next
Unblocked Motif = 51/2 inches across join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
2 sts, sk next 2 sts, tr in next 3 sts, yo, pull
Blocked Motif = 61/2 inches across
through all lps on hook, ch 1. Rnd 3: Ch 3, beg split cl (see Special
PATTERN NOTES Treble crochet cluster decrease (tr cl Stitches), *ch 4, sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 4**,
Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise dec): Holding back last lp of each st on split cl (see Special Stitches); rep from *
stated. hook, tr in next 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, tr in around, ending last rep at **, join in top of
next 3 sts, yo, pull through all lps on hook, beg split cl.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round
ch 1.
counts as first double crochet, unless
otherwise stated.

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Fill-In
Motif Join Border here FILL-IN MOTIF [ch 6, sl st in next ch-5 sp] 4 times, ch 6, sk
With RS facing, working in next 3 sts, sl st in next ch-7 sp, ch 6, [dc cl
open sps between Motifs, join in next corner ch-5 sp] twice*; rep between
Half 1 Half in any ch-5 sp, ch 2, beg dc cl * twice, **ch 6, sl st in next ch-7 sp, ch 6, sk
2 3 Motif
Motif (see Special Stitches) in same ch next 3 sts, sl st in next ch-5 sp, [ch 6, sl st
sp, dc cl (see Special Stitches) in next ch-5 sp] 5 times, ch 6, sk next 3 dc,
10 4 5 6 11 in next 3 ch-5 sps, join in top of sl st in ch-7 sp, ch 6, [dc cl in next corner
beg dc cl. Fasten off. ch-5 sp] twice**; rep between * once ◊, rep
between ** once, rep between ◊ once, ch
Work Fill-In Motif in sps
Half Half 6, sl st in next ch-7 sp, ch 6, sk next
7 8 9 between Motifs.
Motif Motif 3 sts, sl st in next ch-5 sp, [ch 6, sl st in next
HALF MOTIF ch-5 sp] 5 times, ch 6, sk next 3 dc, sl st in
ECRU
Ecru Oval DoilyOVAL DOILYDiagram
Assembly
Row 1: Ch 4, 6 dc in 4th ch from ch-7 sp, ch 6, dc cl in last ch-5 sp at corner,
ASSEMBLY Fig.DIAGRAM
1 hook, turn, do not join. (7 dc) join in top of beg split cl.
Row 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in same st, Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in
Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in [ch 5, sk next st, 3 dc in next st] twice, ch 5, same ch sp, 7 sc in each ch-6 sp around,
same ch sp, *4 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5, sk sk next st, 4 dc in last st, turn. join in beg sc.
next st**, 4 dc in next ch-4 sp; rep from *
Row 3: Ch 4, split cl, [ch 4, sl st in next ch-5 Rnd 3: Sl st in next 2 sc, ch 3, dc in each of
around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
sp, ch 4, split cl] 3 times, tr in last st, turn. next 2 sts, *ch 3, sk next 4 sts**, dc in next 3
of beg ch-3.
sts; rep from * around, ending last rep at **,
Row 4: Sl st in sp between last tr and split
Rnd 5: Beg tr cl dec (see Special Stitches), *ch join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
cl, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, [ch 5, 4 dc in next 2
7, sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 7**, tr cl dec (see
ch-4 sps] 3 times, ch 5, 4 dc in ch-4 turning Rnd 4: Sl st in next st, ch 3, 6 dc in same st,
Special Stitches); rep from * around, ending
ch, turn. *sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 7, sk next 3 sts, sl
last rep at **, join in beg tr cl dec.
st in next ch-3 sp**, sk next st, 7 dc in next
Row 5: Ch 3, tr dec in next 3 dc, ch 1, [ch 8,
Rnd 6: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 5, 3 dc) in same st, st; rep from * around, ending last rep at **,
sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 7, tr dec in next 8 dc]
*[ch 5, sl st in next ch-7 sp] twice, ch 5, sl join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
3 times, ch 8, sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 7, tr
st in top of next tr cl dec, [ch 5, sl st in next
dec in last 4 dc, ch 1, turn. Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *(2 dc, ch
ch-7 sp] twice, ch 5**, (3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc) in
5, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts, sl st in
next tr cl dec; rep from * around, ending Rnd 6: Now working in rnds, ch 3, (2 dc,
next ch-7 sp**, dc in next 3 sts; rep from *
last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. ch 5, 3 dc) in same st, *[ch 5, sl st in next ch
around, ending with last rep at **, join in
sp] twice, ch 5, sl st in next tr dec, [ch 5, sl st
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 7, (sl st, ch 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
in next ch sp] twice, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc)
5, sl st) in next ch-5 sp, ch 7, dc in next 3 sts,
in next tr dec; rep from *, ch 5, working in Rnd 6: Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 3 sts,
sl st in next ch-5 sp, [(dc, ch 5, dc) in next sl
ends of rows, sl st in end of next row, ch 5, *ch 5, sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, dc in next
st, sl st in next ch-5 sp] 5 times**, dc in next
[sk next row, sl st in end of next row] twice, 4 sts, sk next 2 sts**, dc in next 4 sts; rep
3 sts; rep from * around, ending last rep at
ch 5, sl st in next row, [ch 5, sk next row, sl from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
**, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
st in next row] twice, ch 5, join in 3rd ch of 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
2ND MOTIF beg ch-3, do not turn.
Rnd 7: With RS facing, sk next 2 ch-5 sps,
Rnds 1–6: Rep rnds 1–6 of First Motif.
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 7, (sl st, ch join in next dc, beg tr cl dec, *ch 7, sl st in
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 7, *(sl 5, sl st) in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, join Half Motif sl st between ch-5 sps, ch 7**, tr cl dec; rep
st, ch 5, sl st) in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, sl st on 2 sides same as before, (sl st, ch 5, sl st) from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
in corresponding ch sp of last Motif, ch in 3rd ch-5 sp, ch 7, dc in next 3 dc, sl st in beg tr cl dec.
3, dc in next 3 sts on this Motif, sl st in next ch-5 sp, [(dc, ch 5, dc) in next sl st, sl
Rnd 8: *Ch 7, working over ch-7 on last
next ch-5 sp, [(dc, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch of st in next ch-5 sp] 6 times, join in 3rd ch of
rnd, 3 sc in next 2 ch-5 sps on rnd before
corresponding Motif, ch 3, dc) in sl st on beg ch-3. Fasten off.
last, ch 7**, sl st in next tr cl dec; rep from *
this rnd, sl st in next ch-5 sp] 5 times, dc in
Make and join Half Motifs according to around, ending last rep at **, join in joining
next 3 sts, ch 3, sl st in corresponding ch sp
Assembly Diagram. sl st of last rnd.
of last Motif, ch 3*; rep between * number
of times needed to join Motifs, (sl st, ch 5, BORDER Rnd 9: Ch 1, [working over ch-7 on last rnd,
sl st) in next ch-5 sp, complete rnd same as Rnd 1: With RS facing, sk corner of Half 3 sc in next ch-7 sp on rnd before last, ch 6,
rnd 7 of First Motif. Motif, join in corner ch-5 sp of next Motif dc in next sc, sk next 4 sc, dc in next sc, ch
(see Assembly Diagram), ch 2, beg split cl, ◊ 6, working over ch-7 of last rnd, 3 sc in ch-7
Work a total of 11 Motifs joining as shown
(see Pattern Notes) *ch 6, sl st in next ch-7 sp on rnd before last] around, join in beg sc.
on diagram (see Assembly Diagram).
sp, ch 6, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next ch-5 sp, Fasten off. CW

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FLORAL PARADE AFGHAN


Design by Dot Drake

Colorful large and small motifs are worked up and sewn together
to make this beautifully designed afghan.
Rnd 2 (RS): Join raspberry in 2nd dc of Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, sk next sl st,
SKILL LEVEL any 4-dc group between ch-10 sps, ch [sc in next sl st, ch 3, sk next sl st] around,
Intermediate 3, dc in next dc, dc in 2nd and 3rd dc of join in beg sc. Fasten off.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS next 4-dc group between ch-10 sps, ch 10,
Rnd 8: Working in back of previous rnd,
54 inches wide x 76 inches long *[dc in 2nd and 3rd dc of next 4-dc group
join pink in first sk st, ch 1, sc in same st, *ch
between ch-10 sps] twice, ch 10; rep from *
MATERIALS 5, sc in next sk sl st; rep from * 4 times,
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (48 dc, 12
• Medium (worsted) ch 7**, sc in next sk sl st; rep from * around,
ch-10 sps, 12 groups 2-dc)
weight acrylic yarn: ending last rep at **, join in beg sc. Fasten
24 oz/1,200 yds/680g raspberry Rnd 3 (RS): Join pink in 2nd dc of any 2-dc off. (8 ch-7 sps, 40 ch-5 sps)
16 oz/800 yds/454g each pink, group between ch-10 sps, ch 3, dc in next
Rnd 9: Join light celery in first ch-5 sp, ch
light celery and soft white dc, ch 10, [dc in 2nd and 3rd dc of next 2-dc
1, beg in same ch sp, [2 sc in next 5 ch-5
8 oz/400 yds/227g lilac group between ch-10 sps, ch 10] around,
sps, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-7 sp] around,
• Medium (worsted) weight acrylic join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (24 dc,
join in beg sc. (112 sc, 8 ch-2 sps)
fleck yarn: 12 ch-10 sps, 12 groups 2-dc)
12 oz/600 yds/340g celery Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around with 2
Rnd 4: Join white in first dc, ch 3, dc in
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or sc in each ch-2 sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
next dc, ch 10, [dc in next 2 dc between
size needed to obtain gauge (128 sc, 16 sc each side edge)
ch-10 sps, ch 10] around, join in 3rd ch of
• Tapestry needle beg ch-3. Fasten off. (24 dc, 12 ch-10 lps, 12 SMALL MOTIF
GAUGE groups 2-dc) Make 32.
7 sc = 2 inches Place Motif on flat surface with rnd 1 on Rnd 1: With lilac, ch 5, 3 dc in first ch of
Large Motif = 10 inches outside of circle, remembering that rnd ch-5, [ch 3, 4 dc in same first ch of beg ch-
Small Motif = 4 inches 1 has 24 ch-10 sps and all rem rnds have 5] 3 times, ch 3, join in 5th ch of beg ch-5.
12 ch-10 sps. *Insert hook in ch sp to right Fasten off.
PATTERN NOTES on rnd 1, insert hook in next ch sp of rnd
Weave in ends as work progresses. Rnd 2: Join white in ch-3 sp, ch 3, (3 dc, ch
1 to the left, pull this lp through first ch
5, 4 dc) in same ch-3 sp, ch 2, [(4 dc, ch 5, 4
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round sp, insert hook in ch sp directly above rnd
dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2] around, join in 3rd
counts as first double crochet unless 2, pull this lp through lp on hook, pull lp
ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
otherwise stated. directly above rnd 3 through lp on hook,
pull lp directly above rnd 4 through lp on Rnd 3: Join light celery in any ch-5 sp, ch 1,
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless hook, remove hook. Rep from * until all lps [6 sc in ch-5 sp, sc in next 4 dc, 2 sc in next
otherwise stated. around Motif are chained toward center of ch-2 sp, sc in next 4 dc] around, join in beg
AFGHAN Motif. (12 ch sps at center) sc. Fasten off. (64 sc, 16 sc each side edge)
LARGE MOTIF Rnd 5: Working at center of Motif, with ASSEMBLY
Make 35. light celery, leaving long end at beg, ch 4, Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide) only,
sc in 1 ch sp at center, ch 3, sl st in first ch of sew Large Motifs tog 5 x 7, according to
Note: Rnds 1–5 of Large Motif are worked
beg ch-4, [ch 3, sc in next ch sp at center, ch diagram (see Assembly Diagram), working
from outer edge to center.
3, sl st in same first ch of beg ch-4] around. across 16 sc of side edge.
Rnd 1 (RS): With celery, ch 96, using care Leaving long end, fasten off. Secure beg
Sew Small Motifs between Large Motifs.
not to twist ch, sl st in first ch to form ring, and ending ends to keep center secure.
ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in next 3 chs, Rnd 6 (RS): Working in starting ch of
ch 10, [dc in next 4 chs, ch 10] around, join opposite side of rnd 1, join white in any ch,
(see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. sl st in each ch around.
Fasten off. (96 dc, 24 ch-10 sps, 24 groups
4-dc)

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BORDER
With RS facing, join raspberry in first sc of
any corner 2 sc worked in ch-2 sp of rnd 10,
ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc on point of Motif, ch 6,
drop lp from hook, insert hook in previous
sc, pick up dropped lp and pull through st
on hook, ([3 sc, ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3]
3 times) in next ch-6 sp, 3 sc in next ch-6
sp, sc in each sc until next 2-sc group
worked at point; rep from * around,
working ch-6 sps over 3rd and 4th sc
of each Small Motif, at each joining of 2
Motifs, ch 1, sk last sc of working Motif and
first sc of next Motif, sc in next sc, join in
beg sc. Fasten off. CW

Large Motif

Small Motif
Fig. 1
FLORAL PARADE AFGHAN
Floral Parade
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Diagram

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CHERRY BLOSSOMS SKILL LEVEL


Moderately Challenging

BLANKET
Design by Rena V. Stevens
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
30 inches wide x 35 inches long,
excluding Fringe
MATERIALS
With lovely flowers to crochet, this blanket is • Plymouth Yarn Jeannee
Worsted medium
the perfect project to make while meditating (worsted) weight cotton/acrylic yarn
on good wishes for a new baby. (1¾ oz/110 yds/50g per skein):
5 skeins #0017 yellow
4 skeins #0014 white
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
GAUGE
Gauge is not critical for this project.

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PATTERN NOTES 3rd ch (see illustration) of next ch-5 sp of flower] across, ending last rep at *, sk next
Refer to Stitch Diagram as needed. previous row, ch 2, sl st in same ch as last 2 chs of beg ch-8, with yarn in front, sl st in
2 dc made (petal), petal 2, ch 3, sl st in back bar of next ch of beg ch-8, ch 2, sl st in
Take care not to twist work.
marked ch of next flower] across. Do not same ch as last 2 dc made, ch 4, petal 1. Do
7-inch tails at beginning and end of each fasten off or turn. (22 petals) not fasten off or turn.
row will become part of Fringe.
Rows 6–53: Rep [rows 2–5 consecutively]
Instructions are given for right-handed 12 times.
crocheter with changes for left-handed
Back Bar of Chain Row 54: Rep row 2.
crocheter in brackets.
Note: Ch-11 of row 3 is worked as ch-7 in FRINGE
When working into chains, hold yarn in
row 4. Cut 126 13-inch strands of yellow and 117
back and insert hook in back bar and top
13-inch strands of white.
loop unless otherwise stated.
Row 4: Ch 8, working from right to left
For each Fringe on side edge without beg
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. [left to right], sk first 2 chs, sl st in next ch,
and end tails, fold 5-strand hank in half.
ch 3, sl st in base of next petal 2, [ch 4, petal
4th chain from hook is base of petal unless Insert hook from RS to WS in end of any
1, place marker in top ch of ch-3 of petal 1,
otherwise stated. row of matching color, pull folded end
petal 3 in first ch of next ch-7, sk next 2 chs,
through, pull ends through fold, pull ends
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless sl st in next ch (flower)*, ch 5, sl st in last
to tighten knot. Rep to add matching
otherwise stated. ch before next petal 2, ch 3, sl st in base of
Fringe to end of each row.
next petal 2] across, ending last rep at *, ch
SPECIAL STITCHES
7, sl st in last ch. Leaving 7-inch tail, fasten Rep across side edge with beg and end
Petal 1: (2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in 4th ch from
off. Do not turn. (11 flowers) tails, catching tails in Fringe as ends are
hook.
pulled through fold. Trim ends evenly. CW
Row 5: With yellow, leaving a 7-inch tail,
Petal 2: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook.
ch 9, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, with RS
Petal 3: (Sl st, ch 3, 2 dc) in indicated ch. facing and working from left to right [right STITCH KEY
to left], join in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of
AFGHAN Chain (ch)
5th ch of last ch-7, ch 2, sl st in same ch as
Row 1 (RS): With yellow, leaving 7-inch Slip stitch (sl st)
first 2 dc made, petal 2, ch 3, sl st in marked
tail (see Pattern Notes), ch 9, [petal 1 (see
ch of next flower, [ch 11, 2 dc in 4th ch from Double crochet (dc)
Special Stitches)*, petal 2 (see Special
hook*, with yarn in front, sl st in back bar of
Stitches), ch 15] 12 times, ending last rep
3rd ch of next ch-5 sp of previous row, ch Work in back lp only
at *, ch 4, petal 1, do not turn. (24 petals)
2, sl st in same ch as last 2 dc made (petal), Work in back bar of st
Row 2: [Ch 4, petal 1, place marker in top petal 2, ch 3, sl st in marked ch of next Stitch marker
ch of ch-3 of petal 1*, petal 3 (see Special
Stitches) in first ch of next ch-15, sk next 3
chs, sl st in next ch (flower), ch 5, sk next 5
chs of same ch-15, sl st in next ch, ch 3, sl st 5
6
in base (see Pattern Notes) of next petal 2]
across, ending last rep at *, petal 3 in first
ch of last ch-5, sk next 3 chs, sl st in last ch
(flower). Leaving 7-inch tail, fasten off. Do
not turn. (12 flowers)
Row 3 (RS): With RS facing and leaving 4

7-inch tail, join (see Pattern Notes) white in 3

marked ch of last flower, working from


left to right [right to left] (see Pattern 2
1
Notes), [ch 11, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook,
with yarn in front, sl st in back bar of

Cherry Blossoms Blanket


Reduced Sample of Stitch Diagram
Note: Reps shown in gray.

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ALPINE CABLES
HAT & SCARF
Designs by Lisa Naskrent

Push your skills to the max with


this knit-look style of cabled set.
HAT
SKILL LEVEL
CROWN
Moderately Challenging
Rnd 1: Leaving a 3-inch length at beg, ch
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 2, 12 hdc in first ch of beg ch-2, join (see
Scarf: 61/2 inches x 80 inches Pattern Notes) in first hdc, pull beg tail to
Hat: Fits circumference measurement close opening, secure end. (12 hdc)
of 20 inches (X-small); changes for 21
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
inches (small), 22 inches (medium), 23
around same hdc, [2 fpdc around next hdc]
inches (large) and 24 inches (X-large)
twice, 2 hdc in next hdc, *[2 fpdc around
are in [ ].
next hdc] 3 times, 2 hdc in next hdc, rep
MATERIALS from * once, join in first fpdc. (18 fpdc,
• Lion Brand Wool-Ease 6 hdc)
medium (worsted) weight
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 fpdc around same fpdc, 2
yarn (3 oz/197 yds/85g
fpdc around next fpdc, fpdc around next 2
per ball):
fpdc, [2 fpdc around next fpdc] twice, hdc
Scarf: 4 [4, 4, 4, 4] balls #098
in next 2 hdc, *[2 fpdc around next fpdc]
natural heather
twice, fpdc around next 2 fpdc, [2 fpdc
Hat: 1 [1, 1, 2, 2] ball(s) #098
around next fpdc] twice, hdc in next 2 hdc;
natural heather
rep from * around, join in first fpdc. (30
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
fpdc, 6 hdc)
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle Rnd 4: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *2
fpdc around next fpdc, fpdc around next
GAUGE
2 fpdc, sc in next fpdc, fpdc around same
Scarf: 15 sts = 4 inches; 16 rows =
fpdc, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in same
4 inches
fpdc, fpdc around next fpdc, 2 fpdc around
Hat: 5 post sts and 9 sc = 4 inches;
next fpdc, fpdc around next 2 fpdc, sc in
15 rows = 4 inches
next 2 hdc**, fpdc around next fpdc; rep
PATTERN NOTES from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. first fpdc. (36 fpdc, 12 sc)

Join rounds with a slip stitch unless Rnd 5: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc,
otherwise stated. *cable (see Special Stitches), fpdc around
next fpdc, 2 sc in next sc, fpdc around next
SPECIAL STITCHES 2 fpdc, 2 sc in next sc, fpdc around next
Cable: (Worked using 3 post sts). Sk first st, fpdc, cable, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in
[fptr around post of next st] twice, working next 2 sc**, fpdc around next fpdc; rep
in front of tr sts just made, fptr around first from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
sk st. first fpdc. (18 fpdc, 18 sc, 6 cables)
Mini cable: (Worked using 2 post sts). Sk
next st, fpdc around next st, working over
fpdc just made, fpdc around sk st. Counts
as 2 fpdc in st count.

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Rnd 6: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sc in Rnd 2: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sk below sk sc, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in
next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, [2 sc in next 3 sc, cable using 3 fptr below sk sc, next 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] sc**, fpdc around next
next sc] twice, fpdc around next 2 fpdc, [2 fpdc around next fpdc, [sc in next fpdc, fpdc; rep from * around, ending last rep at
sc in next sc] twice, fpdc around next fpdc, fpdc around same fpdc, sk next sc] twice, **, join in first fpdc. (30 fpdc, 6 cables, 18
sc in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, sc mini cable (see Special Stitches), [sk next [21, 24, 27, 30] sc)
in next 2 sc**, fpdc around next fpdc; rep sc, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in same fpdc]
Rnd 7: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sc
from * around, ending last rep at **, join in twice, fpdc around next fpdc, sk next 3 sc,
in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, [fpdc
first fpdc. (18 fpdc, 48 sc) cable using 3 fptr below sk sc, fpdc around
around next fpdc, sc in next sc] twice,
next fpdc, sc in next 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] sc**, fpdc
Rnd 7: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sk fpdc around next 2 fpdc, [sc in next sc,
around next fpdc; rep from * around,
next 3 sc, cable using 3 fptr below sk sc, fpdc around next fpdc] twice, fpdc around
ending last rep at **, join in first fpdc. (30
fpdc around next fpdc, sc in next 4 sc, fpdc next fpdc, sc in next 3 fptr, fpdc around
fpdc, 6 cables, 18 [21, 24, 27, 30] sc)
around next 2 fpdc, sc in next 4 sc, fpdc next fpdc, sc in next 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] sc**, fpdc
around next fpdc, sk next 3 sc, cable using Rnd 3: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sc around next fpdc; rep from * around,
3 fptr below sk sc, fpdc around next fpdc, in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in ending last rep at **, join in first fpdc.
1 [1, 2, 2, 2] sc in next sc, 1 [2, 2, 2, 2] sc in next sc, sc in next fpdc, fpdc around same (30 fpdc, 36 [39, 42, 45, 48] sc)
next sc**, fpdc around next fpdc; rep from fpdc, sk next sc, [mini cable] twice, sk next
Rep rows 2–7 of Body until Hat measures
* around, ending last rep at **, join in first sc, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in same fpdc,
8 inches from center of Crown or until
fpdc. (18 fpdc, 6 cables 30 [33, 36, 36, 36] sc) sc in next sc, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in
desired length minus 1/4-inch allowance for
next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in
FOR SIZES LARGE Trim, ending on any rnd.
next 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] sc**, fpdc around next
& X-LARGE ONLY fpdc; rep from * around, ending last rep at TRIM
Rnd [8]: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, **, join in first fpdc. (30 fpdc, 36 [39, 42, 45, Rnd 1: Ch 1, fpdc around post of each st
*sc in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, 48] sc) around, join in first fpdc. (66 [69, 72, 75,
sc in next 4 sc, fpdc around next 2 fpdc, sc 78] fpdc)
in next 4 sc, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in Rnd 4: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sk
next fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, [1, 2] sc in next 3 sc, cable using 3 fptr below sk sc, Rnd 2: Working in back lp (see Stitch
next sc, sc in next 2 sc, [2, 2] sc in next sc**, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in next 2 sc, [mini Guide) of each st, sl st loosely in each st
fpdc around next fpdc; rep from * around, cable] 3 times, sc in next 2 sc, fpdc around around, ending with sl st in first sl st, fasten
ending last rep at **, join in first fpdc. ([18] next fpdc, sk next 3 sc, cable using 3 fptr off.
fpdc, [57, 60] sc) below sk sc, fpdc around fpdc, sc in next 2
SCARF
[3, 4, 5, 6] sc**, fpdc around next fpdc; rep
Rnd [9]: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sk Row 1: Ch 23, hdc in 2nd ch from hook,
from * around, ending last rep at **, join
next 3 sc, cable using 3 fptr below sk sc, hdc in each rem ch across, turn. (22 hdc)
in first fpdc. (30 fpdc, 6 cables, 18 [21, 24, 27,
fpdc around next fpdc, sc in next 4 sc, fpdc 30] sc) Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, hdc in first hdc, fpdc
around next 2 fpdc, sc in next 4 sc, fpdc around next 6 hdc, *[hdc in front lp (see
around next fpdc, sk next 3 sc, cable using Rnd 5: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sc
Stitch Guide) of next hdc, fpdc around next
3 fptr below sk sc, fpdc around next fpdc, in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, sc in
hdc] twice*, fpdc around next hdc; rep from
sc in next [5, 6] sc**, fpdc around next fpdc; next sc, sk next sc, fpdc around next fpdc,
* to *, fpdc around next 5 fpdc, hdc in last
rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in same fpdc, [mini cable] twice, sc in
hdc, turn. (16 fpdc, 6 hdc)
join in first fpdc. ([18] fpdc, [6] cables, [39, next fpdc, fpdc around same fpdc, sk next
42] sc) sc, sc in next sc, fpdc around next fpdc, sc Row 3: Ch 1, working in back lp (see Stitch
in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, sc Guide) of each st, sc across, turn. (22 sc)
BODY in next 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] sc**, fpdc around next
Note: From here on, all post sts will be
FOR ALL SIZES fpdc; rep from * around, ending last rep at
worked around post of sts 1 row beneath
Rnd 1: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, **, join in first fpdc. (30 fpdc, 36 [39, 42, 45,
last row and sc behind post sts rem
*sc in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, 48] sc)
unworked unless otherwise instructed to
[fpdc around next sc, sc in next sc] twice,
Rnd 6: Ch 1, fpdc around same fpdc, *sk work into sc st above post st.
fpdc around next 2 fpdc, [sc in next sc,
next 3 sc, cable using 3 fptr below sk sc,
fpdc around next sc] twice, fpdc around Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in first sc, *fpdc around
fpdc around next fpdc, [sk next sc, fpdc
next fpdc, sc in next 3 fptr, fpdc around next fpdc, cable (see Special Stitches) using
around next fpdc, sc in same fpdc] twice,
next fpdc, sc in next 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] sc**, fpdc fpdc below next 3 sc, fpdc around next
mini cable, [sc in next fpdc, fpdc around
around next fpdc; rep from * around, fpdc*, [hdc in front lp of next sc, fpdc
same fpdc, sk next sc] twice, fpdc around
ending last rep at **, join in first fpdc. (30 around fpdc below same sc] twice, mini
next fpdc, sk next 3 sc, cable using 3 fptr
fpdc, 36 [39, 42, 45, 48] sc)

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cable (see Special Stitches) using next 2 Row 13: Rep row 3. Last row: Ch 1, hdc in back lp of first st
fpdc below next 2 sc, [fpdc around next and in each st across, do not fasten off,
Row 14: Ch 1, hdc in first sc, *fpdc around turn.
fpdc, hdc in front lp only of next sc above
next fpdc, cable, fpdc around next fpdc*,
same fpdc] twice; rep from * to *, hdc in EDGING
[fpdc around next fpdc, hdc in front lp in
last sc, turn. (10 fpdc, 2 cables, 6 hdc) Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in first hdc, sc in each hdc
next sc] twice, fpdc around next 2 fpdc,
Row 5: Rep row 3. [hdc in front lp of next sc, fpdc around next across, *position Scarf so RS of next long
fpdc] twice; rep from * to *, hdc in last sc, edge is facing, working along edge of Scarf
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in first sc, *fpdc around into stitching, work 5 sc in corner, working
turn. (10 fpdc, 2 cables, 6 hdc)
next fpdc, cable, fpdc around next fpdc*, into sts to prevent large holes, sc evenly
hdc in front lp of next 2 sc, fpdc around Row 15: Rep row 3. spaced across, 5 sc in next corner*, with RS
fpdc below same sc, [mini cable] twice, still facing, sc in free lps along next short
Row 16: Ch 1, hdc in first sc, *fpdc around
fpdc around next fpdc, hdc in front lp in sc edge of Scarf, rep from * to *, join with sl st
next fpdc, cable, fpdc around next fpdc*,
above same fpdc, hdc in front lp in next sc; in back lp of first sc, do not turn.
[hdc in front lp of sc above next fpdc,
rep from * to *, hdc in last sc, turn. (10 fpdc,
fpdc around same fpdc] twice, mini cable, Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in back lps only, sl st
2 cables, 6 hdc)
[fpdc around next fpdc, hdc in front lp of loosely in each sc around, join with sl st to
Row 7: Rep row 3. sc above same fpdc] twice; rep from * to *, both lps of first sl st, fasten off. CW
hdc in last sc, turn. (10 fpdc, 2 cables, 6 hdc)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in first sc, *fpdc around
next fpdc, work cable, fpdc around next Rep rows 5–16 until Scarf measures 80
fpdc*, hdc in front lp of each of next 2 sc, inches in length, ending with a row 14, do
[work mini cable] 3 times, hdc in front lp of not fasten off, turn.
each of next 2 sc, rep from * to *, hdc in last
sc. (10 fpdc, 2 cables, 6 hdc)
Row 9: Rep row 3.
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in first sc, *fpdc
around next fpdc, cable fpdc around
next fpdc*, hdc in front lp of next sc,
fpdc around next fpdc, hdc in front
lp in sc above same fpdc, [mini cable]
twice, hdc in front lp of next sc, fpdc
around next fpdc, hdc in front lp of
next sc; rep from * to *, hdc in
last sc, turn. (10 fpdc, 2 cables,
6 hdc)
Row 11: Rep row 3.
Row 12: Ch 1, hdc in
first sc, *fpdc around
next fpdc, cable, fpdc
around next fpdc*, [fpdc
around next fpdc, hdc in
front lp of sc above same
fpdc] twice, mini cable, [hdc in
front lp in sc above next fpdc, fpdc
around same fpdc] twice; rep from * to *,
hdc in last sc, turn. (10 fpdc, 2 cables, 6 hdc)

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ETCHED COPPER AFGHAN


Design by Jeannine LaRoche

Glowing with a medley of burnished hues, the richly embossed surface


of these post stitch blocks lets you revel in their warm texture and color.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 5, dc in same last, dc in same sp as last dc on this rnd,
SKILL LEVEL sp, *[ldc (see Special Stitches) in ring, dc in sk next 3 sts} across, to next ch sp], dc in
Challenging same sp as last dc on this rnd, sk next 3 sts], next ch sp, ldc in corresponding sp on rnd
dc in next ch sp, ldc in ring, (dc, ch 3, dc) in before last, (dc, ch 3, dc) in same sp as last
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
same sp as last dc on this rnd; rep from * 2 dc on this rnd, ldc in same sp on rnd before
51 inches wide x 65 inches long
more times; rep between [ ], dc in same sp last as last ldc; rep from * 2 more times; rep
MATERIALS as first ch-5, ldc in ring, join. (16 dc, 8 ldc, between [ ], dc in same sp as first ch-5, ldc
• Medium (worsted) 4 ch sps) in corresponding sp on rnd before last, join,
weight yarn: fasten off.
Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 5, dc in same
23 oz dark rust
sp, ldc in corresponding ch sp on rnd Rnds 6 & 7: With light rust, rep rnds 4
18 oz Iight rust
before last, *[dc in same sp as last dc on and 5.
13 oz peach
this rnd, sk next 3 sts, dc in sp between
8½ oz off-white Rnds 8 & 9: With dark rust, rep rnds 4 and
last st and next st, fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or 5, ending with 27 sts between each corner
around 2nd dc of 3-dc group on rnd
size needed to obtain gauge ch sp on last rnd.
before last, dc in same sp as last dc on this
• Tapestry needle
rnd, sk next 3 sts], dc in next ch sp, ldc in Matching sts, with dark rust, sew Blocks tog
GAUGE corresponding sp on rnd before last, (dc, ch in 7 rows of 9 Blocks each.
Rnds 1–3 = 2¾ inches across. 3, dc) in same sp as last dc on this rnd, ldc
BORDER
Each Block is 7 inches square. in same sp on rnd before last as last ldc; rep
Rnd 1: Working around outer edge, sc
from * 2 more times; rep between [ ], dc in
join (see Special Stitches) peach in any
PATTERN NOTES same sp as first ch-5, ldc in same sp on rnd
corner ch sp, 2 sc in same sp, [◊ (see Pattern
Join with a slip stitch unless before last, join, fasten off. (24 dc, 8 ldc, 4
Notes) sc in next 3 sts, {sk next st, sc in next
indicated otherwise. fpdc, 4 ch sps)
3 sts} 6 times, *sc in next ch sp, sk next
Weave in ends as work progresses. Rnd 4: Join peach in any ch sp, ch 5, dc seam, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 3 sts, {sk
in same sp, ldc in corresponding ch sp on next st, sc in next 3 sts} 6 times; rep from *
◊ indicates area to repeat, similar to how rnd before last, *[dc in same sp as last dc across◊ to next corner ch sp, 3 sc in next ch
the * is used. on this rnd, sk next 3 sts, {dc in sp between sp]; rep between [ ] 2 times; rep between
SPECIAL STITCH last dc and next dc, fpdc around next ldc ◊◊, join in first sc, turn.
Long double crochet (ldc): Working over on rnd before last, dc in same sp as last dc
Rnd 2: Ch 1, bpsc (see Stitch Guide) around
sts, yo, insert hook in ch sp on rnd before on this rnd, sk next 3 sts} across to next ch
each st around, join, turn, fasten off.
last, yo, draw up long lp, [yo, draw through sp], dc in next ch sp, ldc in corresponding
2 lps on hook] 2 times. sp on rnd before last, (dc, ch 3, dc) in same Rnd 3: Sc join light rust in first st, sc in
sp as last dc on this rnd, ldc in same sp same st, 2 sc in next 2 sts, [sc in each st
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip on rnd before last as last ldc; rep from * 2 across to 3 sts at next corner, 2 sc in next 3
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, more times; rep between [ ], dc in same sp sts] 3 times, sc in each st across, join, turn.
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both as first ch-5, ldc in corresponding sp on rnd
lps on hook. Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2.
before last, join.
AFGHAN Rnds 5 & 6: With dark rust, rep rnds 3
Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 5, dc in same
and 4. Fasten off. CW
BLOCK sp, ldc in corresponding sp on rnd before
Make 63. last, *[dc in same sp as last dc on this rnd,
sk next 3 sts, {dc in sp between last dc and
Rnd 1: With off-white, ch 5, join (see
next dc, fpdc around next st on rnd before
Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 5,
[3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times, 2 dc in ring, join
in 3rd ch of ch-5. (12 dc, 4 ch sps)

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IRISH GARDEN AFGHAN


Design by Dot Drake

Bright colors, join-as-you-go motifs and an interesting weaving


technique make this afghan a work of art.
Joined slip stitch (joined sl st): Drop lp 2ND LAYER
SKILL LEVEL from hook, insert hook in indicated place, With orange, ch 10, join in beg ch to form
Moderately Challenging pull dropped lp through. ring, ch 1, [15 sc in ring, ch 20, joined sl st
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (see Special Stitches) in 10th ch from hook
Anchoring single crochet (anchoring
50 inches wide x 72 inches long to form ring] 7 times, 15 sc in last lp, ch 10,
sc): Ch 1, sc in indicated place, ch 1.
being careful not to twist chs, join in first
MATERIALS Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip ch of beg ch-10. Fasten off. (8 rings)
• Medium (worsted) knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st,
weight yarn (5 oz/290 STAGE 2
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both
yds/141g per skein): lps on hook. LAYER WEAVING
4 skeins each white 1. Place 2nd Layer behind First Layer with
and blue AFGHAN RS of each Layer facing up.
2 skeins each yellow and orange STAGE 1
2. Pull rings of 2nd Layer to front through
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size LARGE MOTIF ch lps of First Layer (see photo).
needed to obtain gauge Make 35.
• Tapestry needle 3. Pin Layers tog.
• Rustproof straight pins FIRST LAYER
Rnd 1: With blue, [ch 7, dtr (see Stitch MOTIF ASSEMBLY
GAUGE 1. For first strip, connect 7 woven layer
Guide) in 6th ch from hook] 8 times, being
4 sts = 1 inch Motifs, using the First Motif Border and
careful not to twist and shaping into a ring,
join (see Pattern Note) in first ch of beg Single-Edge Joining.
PATTERN NOTE
ch-7. (8 ch lps) 2. For each rem strip, connect 7 woven
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 9 sc in each ch-7 lp around layer Motifs to the previous strip
outer edge with sl st in each ch between using the Single-Edge and Multi-Edge
SPECIAL STITCHES Joinings.
ch-7 lps, join in beg sc, pivot piece, working
2-double crochet cluster (2-dc cl): *Yo,
on opposite inner edge of ring, ch 1, (4 sc,
insert hook in st, yo, pull lp through, yo, FIRST MOTIF BORDER
ch 3, 4 sc) in each ch-7 lp around with sl st
pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook Rnd 1: Sc join (see Special Stitches) yellow
in each ch between ch-7 lps, join in beg sc.
in same st, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull in 5th st on any orange ring, ch 2, dc in
Fasten off. (8 lps on outer edge and 8 ch lps
through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through all same st (first cl), *(ch 3, 2-dc cl—see Special
on inner edge)
3 lps on hook. Stitches) in next 5 sts on same ring, *2-dc
CENTER cl in 5th st of next orange ring, (ch 3, 2-dc
2-double treble cluster (2-dtr cl): Yo
Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, join in beg ch to cl) in next 5 sts on same ring; rep from *
3 times, insert hook in designated place,
form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join in beg sc. around, join in top of first cl. Fasten off.
yo, pull lp through, [yo, pull through 2 lps
on hook] 3 times, yo 3 times, insert hook Fasten off. (8 sc) Rnd 2: Sc join blue in first ch sp, sc in same
in same st, yo, pull lp through, [yo, pull Rnd 2: Working on last rnd of Center sp, [ch 2, 2 sc in next ch sp] 4 times, *2 sc in
through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo, pull and ch-3 sps on inner edge of last rnd of next ch sp, [ch 2, 2 sc in next ch sp] 4 times;
through all 3 lps on hook. First Layer, join yellow with sc in any st on rep from * around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
3-double treble cluster (3-dtr cl): Yo Center, ch 2, sc in corresponding ch-3 sp on Rnd 3: Sc join white in first ch sp, sc in
3 times, insert hook in designated place, First Layer, ch 2, sc in same st on Center, [sc same ch sp, [ch 3, 3 sc in next ch sp] twice,
yo, pull lp through, [yo, pull through 2 lps in next st on Center, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp *ch 3, 2 sc in next 2 ch sps, [ch 3, 3 sc in
on hook] 3 times, *yo 3 times, insert hook on First Layer, ch 2, sc in same st on Center] next ch sp] twice; rep from * around to last
in same st, yo, pull lp through, [yo, pull around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (8 points) ch sp, ch 3, 2 sc in last ch sp, join in beg sc.
through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, rep from *,
yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook.

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Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next STAGE 3 OUTER BORDER


ch sp, ch 3, sc in center st of next 3-sc FILLER MOTIF Rnd 1: Sc join white in first ch-3 sp on a
group, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch sp, ch corner of 1 Large Motif, [ch 3, sc in next
FIRST LAYER
3, sc in center st of next 3-sc group, ch 3, ch-3 sp] around, join in beg sc.
With blue, ch 10, work joined sl st in first
sc in next ch sp, ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, sk
ch to form ring, *15 sc in ring, ch 20, work Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 1, sc in same
next 2 sts; rep from * around, join in beg sc.
joined sl st in 10th ch from hook to form sp, (ch 3, sc) in each ch sp around, ch 3, join
Fasten off.
ring; rep from * twice, 15 sc in last ring, ch in beg sc.
MOTIF BORDER WITH 10, being careful to not twist chs, join in
Rnd 3: Working with white and blue
SINGLE EDGE JOINING first ch of beg ch-10. Fasten off.
simultaneously, with white, (sl st, ch 1, sc)
Rnds 1–3: Rep rnds 1–3 of First Motif in first ch sp, [ch 3, 2-dc cl in 3rd ch from
2ND LAYER
Border. hook, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3
Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, join in beg ch to
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join in beg ch. sp] twice, drop white, sc join blue in first
ch sp, ch 3, sc in center st of next 3-sc Fasten off. (8 sc) sk ch-3 sp, working behind white layer, ch
group, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch sp, ch 3, 3, 2-dc cl in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, sk next
Rnd 2: Sc join yellow in any st on last rnd, ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, fold last white cl
sc in center st of next 3-sc group, ch 3, sc in
ch 3, 2-dtr cl (see Special Stitches) in same to back and sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2-dc cl
next ch sp, ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next
st, [ch 5, 3-dtr cl (see Special Stitches) in in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp,
2 sts, rep from * around to last 6 ch sps of
next st] around, ch 5, join in top of beg cl. sc in next ch-3 sp, drop blue, with white,
last rnd, sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next ch sp,
Fasten off. fold blue cl to back and sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sc in center st of next ch-3 group, ch 3,
working back and forth between edges of ch 3, 2-dc cl in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, sk
LAYER WEAVING
Motifs for joining, continue in pattern rep next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, drop white,
Place 2nd Layer over First Layer with RS
substituting an anchoring sc (see Special *with blue, fold last white cl to back and
up on each piece, positioning 2 blue rings
Stitches) for ch-3 until edges are joined; sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2-dc cl in 3rd ch
between every other set of cls (see photo).
working on current Motif only, continue from hook, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next
Pull blue rings on First Layer through ch-5
with regular pattern rep for rnd 4 to finish ch-3 sp, drop blue, with white, fold blue cl
sps on 2nd Layer as shown in photo,
rnd, join in beg sc. Fasten off. to back and sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2-dc cl
pin in position.
in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp,
MOTIF BORDER WITH JOINED EDGING sc in next ch-3 sp, drop white; rep from *
MULTI-EDGE JOINING Working on any ring of First Layer, sk first around, join each color to respective sc at
Rnds 1–3: Rep rnds 1–3 of First Motif 3 sts on ring, join white with *sc in next st, beg. Fasten off both colors. CW
Border. working back and forth between edge of
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next opening on joined strips and Filler Motif,
ch sp, ch 3, sc in center st of next 3-sc [anchoring sc, sk next st on Motif, sc in next
group, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch sp, ch st] 4 times, anchoring sc, (dc, anchoring
3, sc in center st of next 3-sc group, ch 3, sc, dc) in next ch-5 sp on Motif, anchoring
sc in next ch sp, ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, sk sc, sk first 3 sts on next ring; rep from * 3
next 2 sts, rep from * once, sc in next st, ch times, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, sc in center st of Attach a Filler Motif on each opening
next 3-sc group, ch 3, [to connect the next on assembled Large Motifs.
9 ch sps on corresponding Motif, continue
in pattern rep, substituting an anchoring
sc for ch-3 until edges are joined], continue
in regular pattern rep, work 7 more ch-3
sps, rep between [ ] to connect next
corresponding edges, continue with
regular pattern rep for rnd 4 to finish rnd,
join in beg sc. Fasten off.

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PETITE PINEAPPLES RUNNER


Design by Maggie Petsch

Super thin thread and a ton of specialty stitches


make this challenging project a true masterpiece.

SKILL LEVEL
Challenging
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
9 inches wide x 15¾ inches long
MATERIALS
• DMC Cebelia crochet cotton size 20
(50g per ball):
1 ball white (MC)
• DMC pearl cotton size 8
(10g per ball):
1 ball #48 shaded pink (A)
Small amount #104 shaded
yellow (B)
• Size 8/1.50mm steel crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Sewing needle
• White sewing thread
GAUGE
2 blocks over a bar and 1 lacet =
1 inch; rows 1–5 = 1 inch
Flower = 11/4 inches in diameter

PATTERN NOTES
When working from chart and graph,
read all odd-numbered (right side) rows
from right to left, all even-numbered
(wrong side) rows from left to right.
Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise
stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning 2-block increase (beg inc): Ch
8, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 4 chs,
dc in next dc.
End 2-block increase (end inc): Fdc (see
Special Stitches) in last st of row, [fdc in base
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Foundation dc (fdc): Yo, insert hook in Rows 4–11: Work according to graph Rnd 3: Ch 4 (counts as first dc, ch-1
indicated st or sp, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull across, turn. throughout), dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in
through 1 lp on hook (base made), [yo, pull next dc, *[ch 1, {dc in next dc, ch 1} 5 times,
Row 12: Ch 8, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in
through 2 lps on hook] twice. dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next ch sp, ch 1, dc
next dc, *dc in each of next 6 dc, [ch 2, dc in
in next dc] 9 times, ch 3, [dc in next dc, ch
Block: Dc in next 3 sts, or 2 dc in ch-2 sp, next dc] twice, dc in each of next 6 dc**, [ch
1] 4 times, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc,
dc in next dc. 2, dc in next dc] twice, 5 dc in next dc, dc
ch 2, dc in next ch sp, ch 2, dc in next dc,
in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] twice (row 1
Double block: 5 dc in next bar, dc in ch 3, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times, dc in next
of Chart); rep from * twice, rep from * to **
next dc. dc, ch 3, [dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next ch
once, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in 3rd ch
sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, {dc in next dc,
Mesh: Ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next st. of turning ch-6, turn.
ch 1} 5 times] twice, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc
Bar: Ch 5, sk next sc, dc in next dc. Rows 13–26: Work graph and chart as in next ch sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 3, [dc in
indicated, at end of last row, fasten off. next dc, ch 1] 4 times, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc
Lacet: Ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 3,
in next dc, ch 2, dc in next ch sp, ch 2, dc in
sk next 2 sts, dc in next st, or ch 3, sk next 2 BORDER
next dc, ch 3, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times,
chs, sc in next ch, ch 3, dc in next dc. Rnd 1: With RS facing, join (see Pattern
dc in next dc, ch 3**, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc
Notes) A in last dc of row 26, *ch 7, sk next
Beginning block (beg block): Ch 3 in next ch sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, rep from *
5 dc, sl st in next dc**, [ch 7, sl st in next dc]
(counts as first dc), dc in each of next 3 sts. around, ending last rep at **, join.
5 times*; rep from * to * twice, rep from *
Beginning lacet (beg lacet): to ** once, [ch 9, sk next row, sl st in top of Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch and in next dc, ch
Ch 6 (counts as first dc, ch 3), sk next 2 sts, sc end st of next row] 3 times, ch 7, sk same 4, (dc, ch 1, dc) in same st, *[ch 3, sk next 2
in next st, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, dc in next st. row and next row, sl st over end st of next ch-1 sps, {sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3} 4 times,
row, [ch 7, sk next 2 rows, sl st over end st V-st in center dc of next 3-dc group] 8
Beginning bar (beg bar): Ch 8 (counts
of next row] 3 times, ch 7, sk next row, sl st times, ch 3, sk next 2 ch-1 sps, [sc in next
as first dc, ch 5), dc in next dc.
at base of end st of next row, [ch 9, sk next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 4 times, [{dc, ch 1} twice in
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st): (Ch 4 row, sl st at base of end st of next row] 3 center dc of next 3-dc group, dc in same st,
{counts as first dc, ch 1}, dc) in indicated st. times, working in rem lps across foundation ch 5, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, {ch
ch at bases of sts of row 1; rep from * to * 3, sc in next ch-1 sp} 3 times, ch 5] twice,
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in
across to last 6 sts, rep from * to ** once, [V-st in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch 3,
indicated st.
[ch 9, sk next row, sl st at base of end st of sk next 2 ch-1 sps, {sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3}
Cluster (cl): Holding back on hook last next row] 3 times, ch 7, sk same row and 4 times] twice, V-st in center dc of next 3-dc
lp of each st, tr in next tr, sk next sp, dc in next row, sl st over end st of next row, [ch group**, [ch 5, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next
next sp, tr in next tr, yo, pull through all lps 7, sk next 2 rows, sl st over end st of next ch-1 sp, {ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp} 3 times,
on hook. row] 3 times, ch 7, sk next row, sl st in top of ch 5, {dc, ch 1} twice in center dc of next
end st of next row, [ch 9, sk next row, sl st in 3-dc group, dc in same st] twice, rep from *
Picot: Ch 2, sl st in top of last st made.
top of end st of next row] twice, ch 9, join in around, ending last rep at **, ch 5, sk next
RUNNER beg sl st. Fasten off. (60 ch sps) ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, [ch 3, sc in next
CENTER ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 5, [dc, ch 1] twice in
Rnd 2: With RS facing, join MC in center ch
Row 1 (RS): With MC, ch 117, dc in 4th ch center dc of next 3-dc group, dc in same st,
of beg ch-7 of last rnd, beg V-st (see Special
from hook and in each of next 5 chs, *[ch 3, ch 5, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, [ch
Stitches) in same ch, *[ch 3, 5 dc in center ch
sk next 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 3, sk next 2 3, sc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 5, join.
of next ch sp, ch 3, V-st (see Special Stitches)
chs, dc in next ch] 5 times, dc in next 6 chs; in center ch of next ch sp] 9 times, [ch 5, 5 Rnd 5: Ch 4, V-st in next dc, ch 1, dc in
rep from * across, turn. dc in center ch of next ch sp, ch 5, V-st in next dc, *[ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, {sc in next
Row 2: Work according to graph using center ch of next ch sp] twice, [ch 3, 5 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3} 3 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc
Special Stitches as needed, turn. center ch of next ch sp, ch 3, V-st in center in next ch sp, ch 1, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch
ch of next ch sp] twice**, [ch 5, 5 dc in 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3]
Row 3: Beg inc (see Special center ch of next ch sp, ch 5, V-st in center 3 times, [dc in next dc, ch 1, V-st in next dc,
Stitches),*mesh (see Special Stitches) twice, ch of next ch sp] twice, rep from * around, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 5, sk next ch sp, sc in
double block (see Special Stitches), lacet ending last rep at **, ch 5, 5 dc in center ch next ch-3 sp, {ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp} twice,
(see Special Stitches) 3 times, double block of next ch sp, ch 5, V-st in center ch of next ch 5] twice, [dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next
rep from * twice, mesh twice, end inc (see ch sp, ch 5, 5 dc in center ch of next ch sp, ch sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3
Special Stitches), turn. ch 5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. sp, {sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3} 3 times] twice,
dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next ch sp, ch 1,
dc in next dc**, [ch 5, sk next ch sp, sc in

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next ch-3 sp, {ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp} twice, tr in next dc**, [ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch FLOWERS
ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 1, V-st in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, {tr in next dc, ch Make 8.
1, dc in next dc] twice, rep from * around, 2, tr in next ch sp, ch 2} 3 times, tr in next
Rnd 1: With B, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from
ending last rep at **, ch 5, sk next ch sp, dc] twice, rep from * around, ending last
hook, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (8 sc)
sc in next ch-3 sp, {ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp} rep at **, ch 5, sk next ch sp, sc in next ch-3
twice, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 1, V-st in next sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, [tr in next Rnd 2: Join A in any sc, [ch 7, sc in 2nd ch
dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 5, sk next ch sp, dc, ch 2, tr in next ch sp, ch 2] 3 times, tr in from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs,
sc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp] next dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next st
twice, ch 5, join. next ch-3 sp, ch 5, join in 4th ch of on rnd 1] 8 times. Fasten off.
beg ch-6.
Rnd 6: Ch 6 (counts as first tr, ch-2 FINISHING
throughout), [tr in next ch sp, ch 2, tr in next Rnd 7: Ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, *[ch With sewing needle and thread, tack one
dc, ch 2] twice, tr in next ch sp, ch 2, tr in 3, tr in next tr, picot (see Special Stitches)] 5 Flower at center of each of 8 filet mesh
next dc, *[ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, {sc in next times, [ch 3, cl (see Special Stitches), picot, diamonds. CW
ch-3 sp, ch 3} twice, {tr in next dc, ch 2, tr {ch 3, tr in next tr, picot} 3 times] 8 times, ch
in next ch sp, ch 2} twice, tr in next dc] 8 3, cl, picot in cl, [{ch 3, tr in next tr, picot} 6
times, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-3 times, ch 1, dc in next ch-3 sp, picot, ch 1,
sp, ch 3] twice, [{tr in next dc, ch 2, tr in tr in next tr, picot] twice, [{ch 3, tr in next tr,
next ch sp, ch 2} 3 times, tr in next dc, ch 5, picot} 3 times, [ch 3, cl, picot] twice, [ch 3,
sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, tr in next tr, picot] 4 times, ch 1, dc in next
ch 5] twice, [{tr in next dc, ch 2, tr in next ch ch-3 sp, picot, ch 1, tr in next tr, picot, [ch 3,
sp, ch 2} twice, tr in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch tr in next tr, picot] 6 times, ch 1, dc in next Chart
PETITE PINEAPPLES CHART

sp, {sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3} twice] twice, [tr ch-3 sp, picot, ch 1**, tr in next tr, picot, rep Row 18
in next dc, ch 2, tr in next ch sp, ch 2] twice, from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
4th ch of beg ch-6. Fasten off.

KEY STITCH KEY


Beg block, block, Ch
Beg inc, end inc, double block Sc Row 13
Mesh Dc
Beg lacet, lacet
Tr Row 12
Beg bar, bar

PETITE PINEAPPLES
Graph RUNNER

Row 26

Row 19
Row 18

Chart Chart Chart

Row 12
Row 11

Row 1

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YELLOW & WHITE DOILY


Design by Josie Rabier

Ruffles add a 3-D touch to this two-toned


lace doily.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same
SKILL LEVEL
st, 2 dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg
Moderately Challenging ch-3. (48 dc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENT Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join
211/2 inches in diameter in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
MATERIALS Rnd 4: [Ch 5, pc (see Special Stitches) in
• J&P Coats Royale Classic next st, ch 5, sl st in next 2 sts] around, join
size 10 crochet cotton in base of beg ch-5.
(white: 400 yds per ball; solids:
Rnd 5: Sl st in next 4 chs, sl st in next ch
350 yds per ball):
sp, ch 5, [sl st in next 2 ch sps, ch 5] around,
2 balls #423 maize
join in base of beg ch-5.
1 ball #201 white
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook Rnd 6: Sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in same ch
or size needed to obtain gauge sp, ch 7, [sl st in next ch sp, ch 7] around,
join in base of beg ch-7.
GAUGE
Rnds 1–4 = 3¾ inches across Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 3, 9 dc in same
ch sp, 10 dc in each ch sp around, join in
PATTERN NOTES 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Ruffles will be worked last after Doily
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in
has been completed.
3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Join with a slip stitch unless
Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next st, *working
otherwise stated.
around sts on rnd 7, 7 fptr (see Stitch Guide)
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round is around 3rd dc of first group, sk next dc
counted as first double crochet unless on last rnd, dc in next 4 sts, sk next 4 sts
otherwise stated. on rnd 7, 7 fptr around next st, sk next st
on last rnd**, dc in next 4 sts; rep from *
SPECIAL STITCHES
around, ending last rep at **, dc in last 2
Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in next st or ch sp as
sts, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
indicated, drop lp from hook, insert hook
in top of first dc of group, pull dropped lp Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next st, *sk tr groups,
through, ch 1. ch 5, sl st in sk st on rnd 8, ch 5**, dc in next
4 sts; rep from * around, ending last rep at
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip
**, dc in last 2 sts, join in 3rd ch of beg
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st,
ch-3, turn.
yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both
lps on hook. Rnd 11: Sl st in next 2 sts, ch 3, turn, dc in
next 3 sts working over sl sts, *sl st in next
DOILY
ch sp, ch 5, sl st in next ch sp, dc in next 4
Rnd 1: With maize, ch 4, 23 dc in 4th ch
sts, ch 5, sl st in next 2 ch sps, ch 5**, dc in
from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), join
next 4 sts; rep from * around, ending last
(see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
(24 dc)

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Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *sl st in next Rnd 21: *Ch 4, sk next 3 sts, 3 hdc in next Rnd 4: Sl st in ch-5 sp, ch 3, 8 dc in same
ch-5 sp, dc in next 4 sts, ch 5, sl st in next 2 ch-5 sp, 9 hdc in next ch-5 sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, *sl st in next ch-5 sp, [9 dc in next
ch-5 sps, ch 5**, dc in next 4 sts; rep from * ch-5 sp, ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next 2 sts; ch-5 sp, sl st in next ch-5 sp] twice, sk next
around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch rep from * around, join with sl st in first ch 6 ch-5 sps**, 9 dc in next ch-5 sp; rep from *
of beg ch-3. of beg ch-4. Fasten off. around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in Rnd 22: With RS facing, sc join (see Special
next 7 dc, *ch 5, [sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch Stitches) white in first ch-4 sp, 4 sc in same Rnd 5: With center facing, sc join white
5] twice**, dc dec in next 8 dc; rep from * ch sp, *ch 5, sk next 3 sts, dc in next st, sk in 2nd sk ch-5 sp on rnd 3 of Ruffle, 2 sc in
around, ending last rep at **, join in top of next 3 sts, (dc, ch 5, dc) in next st, sk next same ch sp, *5 sc in next 2 ch-5 sps, 3 sc in
first dc dec. 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 5, sk next 3 sts**, 5 next ch-5 sp**, 3 sc in next 2nd ch-5 sp of
sc in next 2 ch-4 sps; rep from * around, next sk ch sps; rep from * around, ending
Rnd 14: Sl st in next 2 chs, ch 5, [sl st in
ending last rep at **, 5 sc in last ch-5 sp, last rep at **, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
next ch sp, ch 5] around, join in first ch of
join in beg sc.
beg ch-5. 2ND RUFFLE
Rnd 23: Sl st in next 2 sts, ch 8 (counts as Rnd 1: With RS of center facing, working
Rnd 15: Sl st in next 2 chs, ch 3, dc in same
first dc and ch-5), *sl st in next ch-5 sp, 11 tr in sk sts of rnd 16, sk first dc, join white in
ch sp, [ch 5, 2 dc in next ch sp] around, ch 5,
in next ch-5 sp, sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sk next dc, *ch 5, sl st in next dc, ch 5, sk next
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
next 2 sts, dc in next st, sk next 4 sts**, dc 2 dc**, sl st in next st; rep from * around,
Rnd 16: Ch 3, dc in same st, *ch 5, 2 dc in in next st, ch 5; rep from * around, ending ending last rep at **, join in beg sl st.
next dc, sl st in next ch-5 sp**, 2 dc in next last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-8.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-5 sp, ch 3, 6 dc in
st; rep from * around, ending last rep at **,
Rnd 24: Ch 1, 3 sc in first ch-5 sp, *sk next same ch sp, *sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sl
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
2 tr, (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in next tr, sk next 2 tr, st in next ch-5 sp**, 7 dc in next ch sp; rep
Rnd 17: Sl st across to ch-5 sp, ch 3, 6 dc in 2 tr in next tr, ([ch 3, 2 tr] 3 times) in same from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
same ch sp, ch 5, sk next 4 dc, sl st in next tr, sk next 2 tr, (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in next tr, sk beg sl st.
ch-5 sp, ch 5, sk next 4 dc**, 7 dc in next next 2 tr**, 3 sc in next 2 ch-5 sps; rep from
Rnd 3: Ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same st, *[sk
ch-5 sp; rep from * around, ending last rep * around, ending last rep at **, 3 sc in last
next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next st] twice,
at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. ch-5 sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
sl st in next ch-5 sp**, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in
Rnd 18: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *(dc, ch 5, CENTER RUFFLE next st; rep from * around, ending last rep
dc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts, sl st in next Rnd 1: With RS facing, working in sk tr at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
ch-5 sp, ch 5, sl st in next ch-5 sp**, dc in groups on row 9, join maize in first tr of any
Rnd 4: *Ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in next
next 3 dc; rep from * around, ending last group, *[ch 5, sk next st, sl st in next st] 3
ch-3 sp, ch 5, sk next 4 sts, (sl st, ch 5, sl st)
rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. times**, sl st in first tr of next group; rep
in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, sk next 4 sts, sl st in
from * around, ending last rep at **, join in
Rnd 19: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *8 dc in next next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sl st in next
beg sl st. Fasten off.
ch-5 sp, dc in next 4 sts, sl st in next ch-5 sl st; rep from * around, join in base of beg
sp**, dc in next 4 dc; rep from * around, Rnd 2: With RS facing, sc join white in first ch-3. Fasten off. CW
ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 sp, 8 sc in same ch sp, 9 sc in each ch-5
ch-3. sp around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, *[ch 5, sk Rnd 3: *Ch 5, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next
next 2 sts, sl st in next st] twice, ch 5, sk st, ch 5, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next 2 sts; rep
next 2 sts**, sc in next 8 sts; rep from * from * around, sk last 3 sts, join in first ch of
around, ending last rep at **, sc in last 4 sts, beg ch-5.
join in beg sc.

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S T I TC H G U I D E S T I T C H A B B R E V I AT I O N S
Need help? StitchGuide.com • I L LU S T R AT E D G U I D E S • H O W - TO V I D E O S
Reverse single crochet (reverse
beg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . begin/begins/beginning sc): Ch 1, sk first st, working from
bpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post double crochet left to right, insert hook in next st
bpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post single crochet from front to back, draw up lp on
bptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post treble crochet hook, yo and draw through both
CC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color lps on hook .
ch(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chain(s)
ch- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refers to chain or space
previously made (i .e ., ch-1 space) Chain (ch): Yo, pull Front loop (front lp): Slip stitch (sl st): Insert
ch sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space(s) through lp on hook . hook in st, pull through
cl(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster(s) Back loop (back lp):
cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s) Front Loop Back Loop both lps on hook .
dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet (singular/plural)
dc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .extended Single crochet (sc):
fpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet Insert hook in st, yo, Front post stitch (fp):
fpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet pull through st, yo, Back post stitch (bp): Chain color change
fptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet pull through both When working post st, (ch color change):
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s) lps on hook . insert hook from right Yo with new color,
hdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet to left around post of st draw through last lp
hdc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet 2 or more on previous row . on hook .
stitches together, as indicated Back Front
inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing
lp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . loop(s)
Post
MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . main color of
mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .millimeter(s) Stitch
oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn(s) Double crochet
rem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remains/remaining Half double crochet color change
rep(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .repeat(s) (hdc): Yo, insert hook (dc color change):
rnd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s) in st, yo, pull through Drop first color, yo
RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side(s) st, yo, pull through all 3
sc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet (singular/plural)
with new color, draw
lps on hook . through last 2 lps of st .
sc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
sk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . skip/skipped/skipping
sl st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch(es)
sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)/spaced Double crochet (dc):
st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es) Yo, insert hook in st,
tog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . together yo, pull through st,
tr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet [yo, pull through 2 lps]
trtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . triple treble twice .
WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side(s) Treble crochet (tr):
yd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s) Yo twice, insert hook
yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over in st, yo, pull through
st, [yo, pull through 2
YA R N C O N V E R S I O N
lps] 3 times .
OUNCES TO GRAMS GRAMS TO OUNCES
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .4 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8 Double treble
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 .7 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/3 crochet (dtr): Yo 3
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 .0 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13/4
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 .4 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/2 times, insert hook in
st, yo, pull through st,
U N I T E D S T AT E S UNITED KINGDOM
[yo, pull through 2 lps]
4 times .
sl st (slip stitch) = sc (single crochet)
sc (single crochet) = dc (double crochet)
hdc (half double crochet) = htr (half treble crochet)
dc (double crochet) = tr (treble crochet)
tr (treble crochet) = dtr (double treble crochet)
dtr (double treble crochet) = ttr (triple treble crochet)
skip = miss

Single crochet Half double crochet Double crochet


decrease (sc dec): decrease (hdc dec): decrease (dc dec): (Yo, Treble crochet
(Insert hook, yo, draw lp (Yo, insert hook, yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp decrease (tr dec): Hold-
through) in each of the draw lp through) through, yo, draw through ing back last lp of each
sts indicated, yo, draw in each of the sts 2 lps on hook) in each of st, tr in each of the sts in-
through all lps on hook . indicated, yo, draw the sts indicated, yo, draw dicated, yo, pull through
through all lps on hook . through all lps on hook . all lps on hook .

Example of 2-sc dec


CROCHET-WORLD.COM Example of 2-hdc dec Example of 2-dc dec Example of 2-tr dec
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7 11

6 8 10 22
12 14 19

17 18
20 23 26

29

24 30
32 37

34 38 41

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42 46 50

44 52
66
54
58
56 61 64
68 74

70 72 78

80 84 92

86 89

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BUYER’S GUIDE SKILL LEVELS
Due to the ever-changing nature of the yarn and craft industry, it may be impossible to find the BEGINNER
exact yarn and craft products used in the designs shown in this publication. Crochet World magazine Projects for first-time crocheters
makes every effort to provide an accurate and complete Buyer’s Guide when possible and cannot be using basic stitches, with little or
responsible for the discontinuance of products by companies after production of this publication. no shaping.
Similar products may be found via the internet or by visiting your local yarn and craft stores.
CONFIDENT BEGINNER
ANNIE’S OMEGA Projects for new crocheters
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AUNT LYDIA’S pattern sequences. Skills include
Distributed by Yarnspirations OMEGA DIST DE HILOS simple increasing, decreasing and
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BERNAT PEACHES & CREME YARNS EASY


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color changes, and easy shaping
BERROCO INC. PLYMOUTH YARN CO. INC. and finishing. Simple in-the-round
www.berroco.com www.plymouthyarn.com projects, such as coasters, hot
mats, flowers, hats, neck warmers
CARON PREMIER YARNS and cowls fall within this skill
Distributed by Yarnspirations www.premieryarns.com category, as well as the ability to
read simple stitch charts and keys.
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RED HEART INTERMEDIATE
THE DMC CORP. Distributed by Yarnspirations Projects that incorporate a wide
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beyond the basics, such as shells,
HANDY HANDS SIRDAR fans, popcorns, clusters, post
(Lizbeth) www.sirdar.com stitches, basic cables, lace, simple
www.hhtatting.com intarsia, shaping and finishing.
UNIVERSAL YARN The crocheter has the ability
KING COLE www.universalyarn.com to read more advanced stitch
www.kingcole.com pattern charts, such as lace and
cable charts.
LION BRAND YARN
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CHALLENGING
Projects that utilize a wide variety
of stitches and techniques such
as those noted above, as well
as detailed colorwork, shaping,
STANDARD YARN WEIGHT SYSTEM construction and finishing.
Catagories of yarn, gauge ranges and recommended hook sizes.
CHALLENGING
Projects that require an intuitive
Yarn Weight Symbol & understanding of a pattern
Category Names
or chart, and that also include
advanced stitches and techniques,
Lace,
Fingering Sock, Super as well as intricate methods such
Sport, DK, Light Worsted, Chunky, as intarsia, cables, lace, stranded
Type of Yarns in Category Size 10 Fingering, Chunky, Roving
Crochet Baby Baby Worsted Afghan, Aran Craft, Rug Roving colorwork with numerous color
Thread changes, and advanced shaping
Crochet Gauge* Ranges in and construction techniques.
Single Crochet to 32–42 sts 21–32 sts 16–20 sts 12–17 sts 11–14 sts 8–11 sts 6–9 sts 5 sts and
4 inches fewer
Recommended Hook in 1.5– 2.25– 3.5– 4.5– 5.5– 6.5– 9– 16mm and
Metric Size Range 2.25mm 3.5mm 4.5mm 5.5mm 6.5mm 9mm 16mm larger
Recommended Hook– Steel 8–1 K10½ to
U.S. Size Range Regular B1 to E4 E4 to 7 7 to I9 I9 to K10½ M/N13 M/N13 to Q Q and larger
Hook B1
*Guidelines only: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and hook sizes for specific yarn categories.

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