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sk
across to last next Rep rows
hdc,
7: Rep row
6.
2–7 until all
last hdc, turn last hdc, hdc in used ending with yarn is
(2 hdc, 225 turn. . (2 hdc, 224 row. Fasten a completed
• Premier Butte dc) Row 5: Rep dc) off.
rfly light row 3. has 44 rows CW(Model shown
1. After a row number you might see (RS) or (WS). (DK) weight Row 4: Ch ).
acrylic yarn 2, dc in natu Row 6: Ch
(7 oz/546 yds/2 before first ral sp 3
cake):
00g per 3-dc group,
sk next Notes), dc in (see Pattern
each st acro
turn. (227 ss,
2 cakes #119 dc)
• Size G/6/4 8-01 meadow
This tells you if the row you are working is on the size needed
mm crochet
• Tapestry need
GAUGE
hook or
to obtain gaug
le
e
):
another place such as (see Pattern Notes) or (see in back bar Ch 229, working
stration), dc
in
of ch (see illu-
(sk 3 chs coun 4th ch from hook
in each rem ts as first dc), dc
ch across, turn
Special Stitches). When you see a note telling you (227 dc) .
Crochet Worl
Primavera Wrap
Design by Bendy Carter
with this elegant
wrap, perfect for a
night out on the town.
BEGINNER
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
18 inches wide x 60 inches long
MATERIALS
• Premier Butterfly light
(DK) weight acrylic yarn
(7 oz/546 yds/200g per
cake):
2 cakes #1198-01 meadow
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
15 sts = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-2 at beginning of row
counts as first half double
crochet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
WRAP
Row 1 (RS): Ch 229, working
in back bar of ch (see illu-
stration), dc in 4th ch from hook
(sk 3 chs counts as first dc), dc
in each rem ch across, turn.
(227 dc)
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Rnd 12: Sc in next 5 sts, sc dec ASSEMBLY With black thread, embroider
(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, Holding Shells with WS tog, Top straight stitches (see illu-
sc in last 9 sts. (15 sc) Shell facing and working through stration) of desired length
Rnd 13: Sc in next 4 sts, sc dec both thicknesses, join MC in any for mouth, eyebrows and
in next 5 sts, sc in last st. (10 sc) st, ch 1, reverse sc (see Stitch eyelashes. CW
Rnd 14: Sc in each st around. Guide) evenly around, stuffing
Fasten off. with fiberfill (see Pattern Notes)
as work progresses, join in beg sc.
Flipper Fasten off.
2
Make 4. Stuff Head and sew to top of
Shells. 1
Work same as rnds 1–4 of Head.
At end of last rnd, join in beg sc. Refer to photo for placement of
Fasten off, leaving a long tail Flippers and facial features.
Straight Stitch
for sewing. Flatten Flipper and, with end
tail, sew edges of rnd 4 tog; sew
to side edge of Shells.
CONFIDENT
BEGINNER
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7 inches wide x 23 inches long
MATERIALS
• Premier Dottie light (DK)
weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/
656 yds/200g per skein):
1 skein of #2008-12 prairie
• Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Safety pins (optional)
GAUGE
10 pattern sts = 3½ inches;
10 rows = 2 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
You may find the yarn under Yarning under the basic single crochet and half double
movement causes strain in your crochet gives these simple stitches a unique texture.
hands and wrist since it is a less The tighter stitches formed by this maneuver also make
natural movement. If so, be sure for a sturdy fabric perfect for an armchair cover.
to take breaks when working
the project. You can switch and
simply work yarn over single Yarn under half double Rep row 2 until piece measures
crochet and half double crochet crochet (yu hdc): Yu hook, 37 inches.
stitches, but you may require a insert hook in indicated st, yu Last row: Ch 1, sc in each st
bit more yarn and lose a bit of hook, draw up a lp, yu draw across. Fasten off.
the unique texture. through all 3 lps on hook.
POCKETS
Weave in loose ends as work ARMCHAIR COVER
progresses. To form pockets, fold each short
Row 1: Ch 41, sc in 2nd ch from end inward 7 inches, secure with
Yarn under (yu) is when the safety pins.
hook is on top, and the yarn is hook, sc in each rem ch across,
under the hook. turn. (40 sc) Join yarn with sl st at top
Row 2: Ch 1, [yu sc (see Special opening of edge of pocket, sl st in
SPECIAL STITCHES Stitches and Pattern Notes) in each st across, working through
Yarn under single crochet next st, yu hdc (see Special both thicknesses, sl st evenly sp
(yu sc): Insert hook in indicated Stitches and Pattern Notes) in around outer edge of rem 3 sides
st, yu (see Pattern Notes), draw next st] across, turn. (20 yu sc, of pocket. Fasten off.
up a lp, yu, draw through 2 lps 20 yu hdc) Rep on opposite end to form 2nd
on hook. pocket. CW
Back Bar
Anatomy of a Chain
FINISHING
With end tails, sew Leaves to top
of Carrot. Cute carrots and a
coordinating rabbit
SMALL CARROT welcome spring in
Rnds 1–3: With bright yellow, whimsical style. Make a
work same as rnds 1–3 of Large bunch in different colors
Carrot. and give them as sweet
Rnds 4–9: Sc in each st around. springtime gifts.
Rnds 10–19: Work same as
rnds 34–43 of Large Carrot.
Small Leaf
Make 3. next 4 chs, working in back bar work same as rnds 1–37 of
With grass, ch 11, working in of ch, sl st in front and back lps Large Carrot. At end of last rnd,
back bar of ch (see illustration of next 3 sl sts, ch 8, sl st in 2nd cut yarn, weave tail through rem
and Pattern Notes), sl st in ch from hook and next 6 chs, 12 sts; pull gently to close and
2nd ch from hook and next 6 chs, sl st in last 3 chs of beg ch-11. secure. (12 sc)
ch 9, sl st in 2nd ch from hook Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
sewing. Ear
and next 4 chs, ch 7, sl st in
2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs, Make 2.
FINISHING
ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook Rnd 1: With Aran tweed, make a
and next 2 chs, ch 4, sl st in Work same as Large Carrot. slip ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring, do not
2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs, join. Place marker. (4 sc)
sl st in front and back lps (see BUNNY
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around.
illustration) of next 3 sl sts, (8 sc)
ch 6, working in back bar of ch, BODY
sl st in 2nd ch from hook and Rnds 1–37: With Aran tweed, Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next
3 sts] around. (10 sc)
Tail 1
With oatmeal, follow
manufacturer’s directions to around 1¾-inch piece of heavy
make 1 pompom, leaving 2 long cardboard (the more wraps, Straight Stitch
ends for fastening or make as the fuller the pompom). Gently
follows: Cut 12-inch strand of remove wraps from cardboard.
oatmeal and set aside. Wrap yarn Tie 12-inch strand tightly
CHALLENGING
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
15¾ inches in diameter
MATERIALS
• J. P. Coats Royale Opera size 20
crochet cotton (442 yds per ball):
1 ball #518 sage
250 yds #523 tea rose
• DMC Cebelia size 20 crochet
cotton (405 yds per ball):
275 yds #712 cream
• Size 8/1.5mm steel crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 8 inline steel crochet hook
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
GAUGE
This gorgeous doily will challenge your skills
Center Briar Rose = approximately
but will be well worth it in the end!
2 inches in diameter
PATTERN NOTE
Use size 8/1.5mm steel hook pull through all lps on hook. each st on hook, 4 tr as indicated,
unless otherwise stated. Do not pull up tight, yo and yo, pull through all lps on hook.
pull through lp to secure st.
SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning popcorn (beg DOILY
Padded ring: Wrap thread 8 pc): Ch 3, 4 tr in same st, drop
to 10 times around blunt end of lp from hook, insert hook in CENTER BRIAR ROSE
size G hook. Gently slide lps off top of beg ch-3, pull dropped lp Rnd 1: With tea rose, work
and insert size 8 steel hook with through. padded ring (see Special
your working thread in ring, pull Popcorn (pc): 5 tr as indi- Stitches), wrapping thread 10
lp through and sc in ring. Do not cated, drop lp from hook, times, 15 sc in ring, join with sl st
wrap thread too tightly or you insert hook in top of first in front lp (see Stitch Guide) of
will have trouble sliding it off tr of group, pull dropped lp beg sc. (16 sc)
the hook and retaining its shape. through. Rnd 2: Working in front lp only,
Double crochet cluster (dc Picot: Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, dc cl (see
cl): Holding back last lp of each from hook. Special Stitches) in next st, ch 3**,
st on hook, 3 dc as indicated, yo, sc in next st, rep from * around,
pull through all lps on hook. Beginning treble crochet ending last rep at **, join with sl
cluster (beg tr cl): Ch 3, st in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of
Bullion stitch (bullion st): holding back last lp of each st
Wrap thread around inline hook beg sc. (8 cls)
on hook, 3 tr as indicated, yo,
the number of times indicated pull through all lps on hook. Rnd 3: Working in back lps of
in pattern, insert hook in st as rnd before last, ch 1, sc in each st
indicated, pull lp through, yo, Treble crochet cluster around, join with sl st in front lp of
(tr cl): Holding back last lp of beg sc. (16 sc)
4 times in next st, sk next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion SHOP.DAVISON.COM
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14¾ inches wide x 45¼ inches long
MATERIALS
• Lizbeth size 10 crochet
cotton thread (122 yds
per ball):
7 balls #630 peach lt
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet
hook or size needed to obtain
gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
7 sps = 2 inches; 8 rows = 2 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
All rows have a total of 51 blocks
and/or spaces in them.
Odd rows are read right to left
on Chart page and even
rows are read left to right.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-5 at beginning of row
counts as first double crochet
and chain 2 unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Block: 3 dc.
Note: When working a block
over a space, 2 dc in ch-2 sp,
dc in next dc. When working a
block over a block, dc in next
3 dc. This fun filet crochet runner will bring
Space (sp): Ch 2, dc. a smile to all your Easter guests!
Note: When working a space
over a space, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp,
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CHALLENGING
Beginning front post puff Popcorn (pc): 4 dc in indicated
stitch (beg fppuff st): Ch 2, sp, drop ch from hook, insert
FINISHED MEASUREMENT yo, insert hook from front to hook from front to back in top
13¾ inches in diameter back to front again around indi- of first dc, pick up dropped lp,
MATERIALS cated st, yo, pull up a long lp, [yo, draw through lp on hook, ch 1
• Scheepjes Maxi Sweet insert hook from front to back to (to close st).
Treat lace (lace) weight front again around same st, yo, 3 space double treble
mercerized cotton yarn pull up a long lp] twice, yo, draw decrease (3-sp dtr dec): Yo 3
(7⁄8 oz/153 yds/25g per ball): through all 7 lps on hook, ch 1 times, insert hook in last sk sp,
1 ball each #179 topaz* and (to close—see Pattern Notes). yo, pull a lp, [yo, draw through
#505 linen Front post puff stitch 2 lps] 3 times (2 lps on hook), sk
*If gauge is greater than listed (fppuff st): Yo, insert hook next sp, yo 3 times, insert hook
below, a 2nd ball may be required. from front to back to front in next sp, yo, pull a lp, [yo, draw
• Size 8/1.5mm steel crochet hook again around indicated st, yo, through 2 lps] 3 times (3 lps on
or size needed to obtain gauge pull up a long lp, [yo, insert hook), yo, draw through 3 lps on
• Tapestry needle hook from front to back to front hook.
GAUGE again around same st, yo, pull Left decrease (left dec): Yo,
Rnds 1–4 = 2 inches in diameter up a long lp] 3 times, yo, draw insert hook from front to back
through all 9 lps on hook, ch 1 to front again around first indi-
(to close). cated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo,
PATTERN NOTES Beginning puff stitch (beg draw through 2 lps on hook
Weave in loose ends as work puff st): Ch 2, yo, insert hook in (2 lps on hook), *yo, insert hook
progresses. indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, [yo, from front to back to front again
insert hook in same st, yo, pull around next st, yo, pull up a lp,
Join with slip stitch as indicated up a lp] twice, yo, draw through yo, draw through 2 lps on hook,
unless otherwise stated. all 7 lps on hook, ch 1 (to close). rep from * around same st (4 lps
Chain-3 at beginning of round Puff stitch (puff st): Yo, insert on hook), yo, draw through all
counts as first double crochet hook in indicated st or sp, yo, 4 lps on hook.
unless otherwise stated. pull up a lp, [yo, insert hook in Right decrease (right dec):
Closing chain-1 at end of a same st or sp, yo, pull up a lp] *Yo, insert hook from front to
Special Stitch does not count as 3 times, yo, draw through all back to front again around first
a chain-1 space or stitch unless 9 lps on hook, ch 1 (to close). indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo,
otherwise stated. Beginning special 3 double draw through 2 lps on hook, rep
crochet cluster (beg special from * around same st (3 lps on
SPECIAL STITCHES hook), yo, insert hook from front
3-dc cl): Ch 2, 2-dc cl in indi-
Beginning 2 double crochet cated st or sp, ch 2. to back to front again around
cluster (beg 2-dc cl): Ch 2, dc next st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw
in indicated st. Special 3 double crochet through 2 lps on hook (4 lps on
cluster (special 3-dc cl): Yo hook), yo, draw through all 4 lps
2 double crochet cluster twice, insert hook in indicated st, on hook.
(2-dc cl): Yo, insert hook in yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw through
indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, 2 lps on hook (3 lps on hook), Large picot: Ch 4, sl st in 3rd
yo, draw through 2 lps on hook [yo, insert hook in same st, yo, ch from hook, ch 1.
(2 lps on hook), yo, insert hook pull up a lp, yo, draw through Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last st
in same st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, 2 lps on hook] twice (5 lps on made.
draw through 2 lps on hook hook), yo, draw through 4 lps
(3 lps on hook), yo, draw through Floral picot: Ch 6, working in
on hook, yo, draw through 2 lps 2 lps, (2-dc cl, ch 3, sl st, [ch 3,
all 3 lps on hook. on hook. 2-dc cl, ch 3, sl st] twice) in
4th ch from hook, ch 2.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), ch 1, change color to topaz, join in
Change color in join: Insert 15 dc in ring, changing color beg cl. (16 2-dc cls, 16 ch-1 sps)
hook in indicated st, drop (see Stitch Guide) to linen in Rnd 3: Beg fppuff st (see
current color, yo with next color, last st, join in top of beg ch-3. Special Stitches) around same
draw through all lps on hook. (16 dc) st as join, dc in next ch-1 sp,
Rnd 2: Beg 2-dc cl (see [fppuff st (see Special Stitches)
DOILY Special Stitches) in same st as around next st, dc in next ch-1
join, (ch 1, 2-dc cl—see Special sp] around, join in beg puff st.
Rnd 1: With topaz, ch 8, join (see Stitches) in each st around, (16 fppuff sts, 16 dc)
Pattern Notes) in first ch to form
The CocoKnits
Maker's Board Kit
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
9 inches wide x 10 inches tall
MATERIALS
• Lily Sugar’n Cream
medium (worsted)
weight cotton yarn
(2½ oz/120 yds/71g per ball):
2 balls #010004 ecru
1 ball each #101130 warm
brown, #101740 hot pink
and #101699 tangerine
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Bobbins (optional)
GAUGE
18 split sc = 4 inches; 16 split sc
rnds = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Hot Pad is worked in continu-
ous rounds. Do not turn or join
unless otherwise stated. Mark
last stitch of round and move up
as work progresses.
Chart shows front only, with
each square representing 1 split
single crochet. Back is worked in This double-thick hot
split single crochet without color pad is useful as well
changes. as beautiful with its
After changing color on larger colorful poppies.
color sections, drop color not in
use to back of work until next
needed, or fasten off, whichever
is indicated. Carry color not in
use behind color being used for
8 stitches before fastening off.
If colors change back before
8 stitches, switch colors and
COLOR KEY
Ecru
Hot pink
Split Single Crochet Tangerine
Warm brown
HOT PAD
Foundation rnd: With ecru, 41
40
ch 82, taking care not to twist 39
and working in back bar (see 38
37
illustration) throughout rnd, 36
35
join (see Pattern Notes) in first 34
ch, sc in same ch as join, sc in 33
32
each ch around to last ch, hdc 31
30
in last ch. Do not join or turn, 29
place marker (see Pattern 28
27
Notes) in last hdc. (81 sc, 1 hdc) 26
25
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18
Back Bar of Chain 17
16
15
Rnd 1: Split sc (see Special 14
Stitch) in first 6 sts; change 13
12
color (see illustration) to hot 11
10
pink, split sc in next 3 sts; 9
change color to ecru, split sc 8
7
in next 2 sts; change color to 6
5
hot pink, split sc in next 10 sts; 4
change color to tangerine, split 3
2
sc in next 3 sts; change color 1
to warm brown, split sc in Field of Poppies Hot Pad
next 3 sts; change color to Chart
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Paw Print Pet Mat
Design by Lisa McDonald
Before stitching begins, if
desired, wind yarn on small
bobbins to make color changes
easier to manage.
INTERMEDIATE PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work
Pet Mat is worked with 2 progresses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS strands of yarn held together When changing colors, carry
18¼ inches wide x 11¾ inches long throughout from written instruc- color not in use on wrong side
MATERIALS tions and Chart. Odd-numbered of work until next needed. Do
• Scheepjes Softfun light rows are read from right to left, not cut or fasten off any color
(DK) weight cotton/ even-numbered rows are read until work with that color is
acrylic yarn (1¾ oz/ from left to right. completed.
153 yds/50g per ball):
3 balls #2632 tortilla
1 ball each #2617 jam and
#2491 pecan
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Bobbins (optional)
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
16 sc = 4 inches; 17 rows = 4 inches
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EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
12 inches wide x 17 inches long,
excluding tassels and dowel
MATERIALS
• Premier Yarns Bamboo
Fair light (DK) weight
bamboo/cotton yarn
(3½ oz/273 yds/100g
per skein):
1 skein each #1077-19 bellini,
#1077-31 stone, #1077-41
mineral and #1077-25 spa
5 yds #1077-30 platinum
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook
(for first row only)
• Tapestry needle
• 12-inch wooden dowel, stick or
metal rod
• Tassel maker or 3½-inch piece of
cardboard
GAUGE
With smaller hook: 15 Khdc =
4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Yarn needed for sample was
118 yards of bellini, 72 yards of
stone, 70 yards of mineral and
55 yards of spa.
Work foundation row loosely,
the stitches need the natural
stretch that foundation stitches
allow to help match the gauge of
the remaining rows. Foundation
row will be the top of the wall
hanging.
Count stitches at the end of Photo 1 WALL HANGING
every row to ensure accuracy.
Each square on the chart rep- Row 1: With larger hook and
resents 1 knotted half double bellini, loosely work first foun-
crochet. dation sc (see Special Stitches),
work 43 next foundation sc
Follow Chart for color changes. (see Special Stitches), turn.
When changing color, change in (44 foundation sc)
the last stitch before the indi- Switch to smaller hook.
cated color change and always
drop the previous color to the Rows 2–7: Ch 1, work first
back side of work, do not carry Khdc (see Special Stitches),
yarn colors under current work- work Khdc (see Special
ing yarn. When turning at the Stitches) to end, turn. (44 Khdc)
end of the row, the yarn color Row 8: Ch 1, work first Khdc,
will be on the front side so it can work 31 Khdc; change to
be easily picked up. Photo 2 platinum (see illustration and
Pattern Notes), work 3 Khdc;
SPECIAL STITCHES change to bellini, Khdc to end,
First foundation single turn.
crochet (first foundation sc):
Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from
hook, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw
through 1 lp on hook (see illus-
tration A—ch-1 completed), yo,
Photo 3 Half Double Crochet Color Change
draw through both lps on hook
(see illustrations B and C—sc Row 9: Ch 1, work first Khdc,
completed). hook. Take care to not miss work 7 Khdc; change to plati-
Next foundation single cro- the last st (see photo 3). Video num, work 5 Khdc; change to
chet (next foundation sc): tutorial: www.youtube.com/@ bellini, Khdc to end, turn.
[Insert hook in last ch-1 made SweetPotato3/videos
Row 10: Ch 1, work first Khdc,
(see illustration A), yo, pull up a A work 29 Khdc; change to plati-
lp, yo, draw through 1 lp on hook num, work 7 Khdc; change to
(see illustration B—ch-1 com- bellini, Khdc to end, turn.
pleted), yo, draw through both
lps on hook (see illustrations C Rows 11–47: Following Chart
and D—sc completed)] as indi- for color changes, work as
cated in instructions. B established.
A
First knotted half dou- The rem rows will form a point.
ble crochet (first Khdc): You will sk sts at beg and end of
Yo, insert hook into sp of each row. Beg each row with a
ch 1 (see photo 1), yo, pull ch 1 or ch 2, as indicated, pull-
up a lp (3 lps on hook), yo, ing last ch up to height of a Khdc
C
insert hook into first st, B and sk indicated number of sts.
yo, pull up a lp (5 lps on Row 48: Ch 1, sk first st,
hook, see photo 2), yo, draw work first Khdc, work 41 Khdc,
through all lps on hook. leave last st unworked, turn.
Knotted half double (42 Khdc)
D
crochet (Khdc): Yo, insert C
Row 49: Ch 2, sk first 2 sts,
hook into same st last st work first Khdc, work Khdc
was completed in, yo, pull to last 2 sts, leave last 2 sts
up a lp (3 lps on hook), yo, unworked, turn. (38 Khdc)
insert hook into next st, yo, Rows 50–57: Rep row 49. (4 sts
pull up a lp (5 lps on hook), dec each row, 6 sts at end of
yo, draw through all lps on First Foundation Next Foundation
row 57)
Single Crochet Single Crochet
COLOR KEY
58 Mineral
57 Stone
56
55
Bellini
54 Platinum
53 Spa
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
15 inches wide x 16½ inches tall
MATERIALS
• Premier Home Cotton
medium (worsted)
weight recycled cotton/
polyester yarn (solids: 2½ oz/
131 yds/75g per skein; multis:
2 oz/96 yds/55g per skein):
4 skeins #38-02 cream (MC)
1 skein each #38-21 lime
green (CC 1), #38-28 guava
(CC2), #44-23 violet splash
(CC3), #44-63 turquoise
splash (CC4) and #44-25
tangerine splash (CC5)
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Safety pins
• 6½-inch square cardboard
GAUGE
Motif rnds 1–4 = 3 inches square
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of row or
round counts as first half double
crochet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-1 at beginning of row
does not count as a stitch unless
otherwise stated.
Reserve MC for round 4 of
motifs, seaming and border.
Use a different CC for each
round 1–3. Follow the color
placement as shown in the photo
or chose your own.
BORDER joins; continue in pattern to next from * around, ending last rep at
Rnd 1: Join yarn in any afghan afghan corner**, ch 1, (3 dc, **, join in top of beg ch-3.
corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) ch 2, 3 dc) in corner; rep from * Rnds 3 & 4: Rep row 2.
in same corner as join, *[ch 1, around, ending last rep at **,
ch 1, join in top of beg ch-3. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first 3 dc, 3 sc
3 dc in next ch-1 sp] across in first corner, [sc in each dc and
motif, continue in pattern Rnd 2: Sl st in next 2 dc and ch to next corner, 3 sc in corner]
placing ch 1, 3 dc in every other ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in 3 times, sc in each dc and ch to
row along side of stripe section same ch-2 sp, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next end. Fasten off. CW
and (dc in ch sp, fpdc around ch-1 sp] to next corner, ch 1**,
seam, dc in next ch sp) at motif (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner; rep
Row 34: Ch 3, shell between an odd number of sc between next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next sc; rep
4th and 5th dc from hook, each corner, join in beg sc. from * to next corner**, 3 sc in
shell between next 2 shells, Rnd 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in next sc (cor- corner st] 3 times, ending last
sk last shell, dc in last dc, turn. ner), ch 1, sk next sc, [*sc in next rep at **; change to navy, join in
(2 shells, 2 dc) sc, ch 1, sk next sc; rep from * to first sc.
Row 35: Ch 3, shell between 4th next corner**, 3 sc in corner st] Rnd 4: Rep rnd 3.
and 5th dc from hook, sk last 3 times, ending last rep at **; Rnd 5: Sl st in each sc and ch-1
shell, dc in last dc, turn. (1 shell, change to white, join in beg sc. sp around, join in first sl st.
2 dc) Rnd 3: Ch 1, 3 sc in next sc Fasten off. CW
Row 36: Ch 3, sk shell, dc in (corner), ch 1, sk next sc, [*sc in
last dc. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Sew 4 (or number of squares for
desired finished piece) squares
tog with whipstitch as shown in
diagram.
Floating Blocks Centerpiece
EDGING Assembly Diagram
Rnd 1: With RS facing and
navy, join (see Pattern Notes) in
any corner, ch 1, 3 sc in corner,
then continue to work sc evenly
sp around, placing 3 sc in each Floating Blocks Centerpiece Floating Blocks Centerpiece
additional corner, ending with Alternate Assembly Diagram 1 Alternate Assembly Diagram 2
Armhole Edging
Join snow white to edge of arm-
hole, sc evenly around armhole,
join to beg sc. Fasten off. Rep on
2nd armhole.
Border
Join snow white to any st on
hem, sc evenly sp around entire
outer edge of cardigan with 3 sc
in both front corners, join to beg
sc. Fasten off. CW
311/4 [321/2, 333/4, 35, 371/4, 38]"
RIGHT LEFT
FRONT FRONT
SMALL
Seam
Seam
RECTANGLE
Fibonacci Cardigan
Assembly Diagram
Note: Arrows indicate direction of work.
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GRANNY STRIPES
Designer Tip
Granny Stitch Inspirations Throw Consider using a larger
Design by Rena V. Stevens hook for foundation chains.
A too-loose foundation
chain will be taken up in
MODERATELY
CHALLENGING
up the second color in front of subsequent rounds, but a
(under) carried yarn. too-tight foundation chain
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Check often in rows 9, 11 and will pucker work.
Approximately 45 inches wide x especially 13 to make sure each
62 inches long double crochet or single crochet
MATERIALS group alternates with a pair of Row 1 (WS): Place marker in
• Plymouth Yarn Encore chain spaces. 2nd and in 4th ch from hook.
medium (worsted) Join by inserting hook in indi- Working in back lps (see Stitch
weight acrylic/wool yarn cated stitch, placing slip knot on Guide) of chs, dc in 5th ch from
(3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): hook and pulling loop through. hook and next 2 chs (first 3-dc
4 balls #1232 light green- group made; turn ch is not part
house On rows 2, 3 and 4, “draw yarn
through loop on hook” means of group), [ch 1, sk next ch, dc in
3 balls #1233 greenhouse next 3 chs] across through last
2 balls #1231 pale green- with loop of old color on hook,
yarn over with new color and ch, ch 1, dc in same ch as last dc
house made, place marker in base of dc
1 ball each #1308 beach pull it through loop on hook,
drop old color until next needed just made, turn. (38 3-dc groups,
berry and #1033 medium 39 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
lavender unless otherwise stated.
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or When fastening off, chain 1 Row 2 (RS): Ch 4 (see Pattern
size needed to obtain gauge extra and pull tight to secure, Notes), place marker in 2nd ch
• Locking stitch markers (6 or except when working with alter- from hook, 3 dc in first ch-1 sp,
more) nating colors in rows 2–4 or *[draw beach berry (working
unless otherwise stated. yarn) through lp on hook (ch-1
GAUGE made; do not fasten off green-
In gauge swatch: 17 dc = 6 inches Chain-4 at beginning of row house), continuing with working
Exact gauge is not critical for this counts as first double crochet yarn, keeping carried yarn on
project. and chain-1 unless otherwise WS and sk dc groups, dc in next
stated. ch-1 sp, dc in same sp over car-
In rows 2 and 4, carry yarn ried yarn, without working over
PATTERN NOTES loosely enough not to pucker carried yarn, dc in same sp (car-
Pattern begins with a multiple work; any resulting yarn show- ried yarn is anchored by center
of 8 + 3 sts. A chain of 27 will ing in chain-1 spaces will be dc of group)]; with greenhouse
work if you plan to swatch. worked over in next row. as working yarn, rep once more
Worked in 4 panels crocheted Chain-3 at beginning of row between [ ]*; rep from * to *
together. counts as first double crochet across, ending with working last
unless otherwise stated. greenhouse dc group in last ch-4
Do not remove markers until sp without working over carried
instructed. Chain-6 at beginning of round yarn, ch 1, dc in next marked ch
Work over loose ends where counts as first slip stitch and of same ch-4, fasten off both col-
feasible as work progresses or chain-5 unless otherwise stated. ors, do not turn. (20 greenhouse
weave in later. In either case, SPECIAL STITCH dc groups, 19 beach berry dc
leave enough tail to double groups, 40 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
back with needle to weave into Chain loop (ch lp): (Sl st, ch 5,
sl st) in indicated sp. Row 3 (RS): Join greenhouse
worked-over part to help keep in marked 3rd ch of first ch-4,
ends secure during washing. ch 3, place marker in last ch
THROW
To help avoid tangles in rows 2 made, 3 dc in same ch sp, place
and 4, when switching colors, PANEL marker in dc group just made
always pick up the first color to help identify future bottom
behind carried yarn and pick Make 4. end of Panel for assembly, draw
With greenhouse, ch 155 loosely. beach berry through lp on hook,
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in dc and rep rnds 4 and 5 of around in dc. Fasten off. (31 3-dc groups across.
Panel A. Fasten off. groups across each long edge, Rnd 1 (RS): With cornmeal,
Rnd 4: With cornmeal, rep rnd 5 3-dc groups each short edges) rep rnd 1 of Panel A in dc.
6 of Panel A, working around in PANEL D Fasten off.
hdc. Fasten off. Rnd 2: With Monet, rep rnd 3
Make 2.
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