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21 SPRINGTIME PATTERNS TO STITCH ®

AMERICA’S FAVORITE CROCHET MAGAZINE APRIL 2023

BUILD COLORFUL
PIECES WITH
GRANNY STRIPES

IMAGES IN
CROCHET:
5 FUN
TECHNIQUES
DELICATE
PASTEL
THREAD
PROJECTS
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April 2023 • Volume 46, No. 2


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JUST THREADS 60 Granny Rectangled Afghan


19 Josephine Rose Doily
Design by Ann Regis
22
Design by Kathryn White IN EVERY ISSUE
22 Bunnies at Play Runner 8 Beginner's Luck
Design by Joyce Geisler Primavera Wrap
26 Ivica Doily Design by Bendy Carter
Design by Olga Shalaeva
10 Scraps Delight
Granny Turtles
PICTURE PERFECT Design by Amidorable Crochet
30 Fields of Poppies Hot Pad 12 Learn a Stitch
Design by Kathleen Stuart Over Under Armchair Pocket
Design by Kendall Waltz
32 Desert Landscape Throw
Design by Melissa Hassler 14 Touch of Style
Tulips Wrap
36 Paw Print Pet Mat Design by Nazanin S. Fard
Design by Lisa McDonald
16 Just For Fun!
38 Lemon Slice Kitchen Mat
Design by Rachel Alford
Bunny & Carrots
Designs by Kathleen Berlew
38
41 Summer Dream
Wall Hanging ARTICLES
Design by Christine Naugle, 6 How to Read a
Sweet Potato 3 Crochet Pattern
By Bendy Carter
GRANNY STRIPES
44 In the World of Crochet
46 Granny On-the-Go Bag By Randy Cavaliere
Design by Debra Arch
29 Product Review
48 Uncommon Granny Afghan
Design by Rebeca Grieco 64 Yarn Weights
64 Buyer’s Guide
50 Floating Blocks 64
Centerpiece
Design by Mary Beth Temple 65
Skill Levels
Stitch Guide 50
66 Design Directory
52 Fibonacci Cardigan
Design by Rebecca J. Venton

56 Granny Stitch Inspirations


Throw
Design by Rena V. Stevens

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FIRST ROW Crochet World
Spring is upon us in all its glory and so is Crochet-World.com
color. After a drab and dreary winter it is
Britt Schmiesing
about time. I wanted to bring all the colors EDITOR
ART DIRECTOR Brad Snow
of spring into your home, as well as give you EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Terra Ward
the opportunity to maybe try out some styles SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Nick Pierce
Kristan Seitz
of crochet that you haven’t tried in the past. SENIOR COPY EDITOR
COPY EDITOR Emily Carter
Several patterns in this issue are dedicated TECHNICAL EDITORS Randy Cavaliere
Jean Clement
to how to use crochet to create an image on Amy Curtin
your piece. Colorwork images can be worked Agnes Russell
Amanda Joseph
in several techniques in crochet: corner-to- TECHNICAL ARTIST

Michelle Harger
corner, tapestry, stranded colorwork, filet and intarsia crochet. PUBLISHING SERVICES MANAGER
SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST Edith Teegarden
We bring in a little bit of each with fabulous projects for all around PRODUCTION ARTISTS Emily Durbin
Debby Keel
the house. PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Brianna Moore
We have projects that embrace the concepts associated with Judy Neuenschwander
spring, like flowers and Easter, as well as the colors of spring. One PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Tammy Christian
Scott Campbell
of my favorite ways to explore color combinations is with granny PHOTOGRAPHY
Luke Myers
squares. But we decided to take things one step further and see PHOTO STYLISTS Jenny Dubach
Tammy Shupenia
what all can be created if we take the traditional granny stitch of a
3-double crochet group and work it in a variety of ways. The results GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Tyer Kitt
Susan Wagner
are just mesmerizing and we hope you enjoy exploring the usage of EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
PUBLISHING SERVICES DIRECTOR Brenda Gallmeyer
the stitch group as well as all the glorious color combinations. FINANCE DIRECTOR / TREASURER Jack Sloan

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Primavera Wrap
Design by Bend
Try out your
pattern read new
y Carter ing
with this eleg skills
wrap, perfect ant Row 3: Ch
for a 2,
night out on
the town. [3 dc in natu sk first dc,
ral 3-dc group,
group, sk next sp before 3-dc
BEGINNER
[3
before next dc in natural sp Row
For instance: FINISHED MEA
18 inches wide
MATERIALS
SUREMENTS
x 60 inches long
across to last 3-dc group]
natural sp
last dc, hdc
dc, 3 dc in
before last
dc,
in last hdc, sk
3-dc group]
dc in sp befo
3-dc group,

re
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

right side/front side or the wrong side/back side of 15 sts = 4 inche


Take time to
s
check gauge.

the piece. PATTERN NOT


Weave in loose
progresses.
ES
ends as work
Chain-2 at
begi
counts as first nning of row

2. You might see parentheses with messages crochet unle


Chain-3 at
begi
half double
ss otherwis
e stated.
counts as first nning of row
double croch
unless othe et

inside telling you to look for information in WRAP


Row 1 (RS
rwise state
d.

):

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) .

to look somewhere else for more information, Back Bar of


Row 2: Ch
2
Chain

Notes), dc in (see Pattern

it is important that you do so as more specific sk next 3 dc,


sp before next
[3
sp before next dc in natural
dc,

across to last dc, sk next 3 dc]


sp before last dc, dc in natural

information to successfully work the pattern will 8


turn. (2 hdc, dc, hdc in last
224 dc) dc,

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information to help you complete your project such as


(center stitch). Sometimes, in lieu of a number after a bracket you
4. At the end of a pattern row you will usually see will see the word "across."
information inside parentheses telling you how many For instance:
stitches you have just worked such as (3 sc, 4 hdc, 5 dc) or [Sc in next st, dc in next st] across.
if all the stitches on the row are of the same type it might
just say (12 sts) without naming the stitch type(s). This would mean that instead of repeating what is in
brackets 3 times as in the first example, you would
Just for future reference, in addition to separating repeat what is written in the brackets until you have
information from stitch instructions, in more advanced worked a stitch in every chain or stitch on the row.
patterns, parentheses are sometimes used to group
stitches together. In more advanced patterns, brackets are also used
when the directions for more than one size are
For instance: being given.
(Sc, dc, sc) in next st. For instance, if you were crocheting a pattern and
Means: the same directions were used to make both a
Work a single crochet, a double crochet and then another coaster and a hot pad, the directions for the smaller
single crochet all in the next stitch. item (the coaster) would be placed before the
brackets and the directions for the larger item (the
But you needn’t worry about that just yet. hot pad) would be placed inside the brackets. The
Brackets [ ] smallest sized item is always listed first.
Brackets are used when pattern instructions are to be For example:
repeated. Ch 30 [55], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch
Brackets will have crochet instructions inside them and a across, turn.
number or other information after them. When you come If you are making the coaster, you would chain 30
to a bracket, you should immediately look to see what the and ignore the 55 (which is only used if you are making
number or information after the brackets is before you the hot pad).
begin. The number tells you how many times to repeat
what is written inside the brackets. If you are making the hot pad, you would chain 55
and ignore the 30 (which is only used if you are making
For instance: the coaster).
[Sc in next st, dc in next st] 3 times. Asterisk *
Means: An asterisk, like brackets, tells you how many times
Single crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next stitch, to repeat the given instructions.
single crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next stitch, But there is one major difference between an
single crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next stitch. asterisk and brackets.
As you can see, brackets are a huge space saver. Continued on page 18

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BEGINNER'SS LUCK Try out your new
pattern reading skills

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)

Back Bar of Chain

Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern


Notes), dc in sp before next dc,
sk next 3 dc, [3 dc in natural
sp before next dc, sk next 3 dc]
across to last dc, dc in natural
sp before last dc, hdc in last dc,
turn. (2 hdc, 224 dc)

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Row 3: Ch 2, sk first dc, dc in sp before last hdc, hdc in
[3 dc in natural sp before 3-dc last hdc, turn. (2 hdc, 224 dc)
group, sk next 3-dc group] Row 5: Rep row 3.
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SCRAPS DELIGHT
Granny Turtles
Design by Amidorable Crochet

EASY TURTLES from hook and in each ch across,


turn. (19 sc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Make 1 each in pink/purple/white, Rows 2–19: Ch 1, sc in each st
5½ inches wide x 6 inches long
light green/dark green/yellow & across, turn. At end of last row,
MATERIALS aqua/lilac/cream. do not turn.
• Medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn: TOP SHELL Rnd 20: Ch 1, evenly sp 55 sc
20 yds pink, light Row 1: With MC, ch 17, around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
green or aqua (MC) working in back bar of ch (55 sc)
12 yds purple, dark green or (see illustration), sc in 2nd ch HEAD
lilac (CC1) from hook and in each ch across,
10 yds white, yellow or change color (see Stitch Rnd 1: With MC, make a slip
cream (CC2) Guide) to CC1 in last st, turn. ring (see illustration), ch 1,
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook (16 sc) 6 sc in ring, do not join. Place
or size needed to obtain gauge marker (see Pattern Notes) in
• Tapestry needle first st. (6 sc)
• 6mm safety eyes: 2* for
each toy
• Stitch marker
Back Bar of Chain
• Black thread 4" end
• Polyester fiberfill Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st,
*For use by children under 3 years [ch 1, sk next 2 sts*, 3 sc in next
of age, embroider eyes with black st] across, ending last rep at *,
thread. 2 sc in last st, change color to
GAUGE CC2, turn. (16 sc, 5 ch-1 sps)
11 sc = 2½ inches; 12 sc rows = Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts,
2½ inches 3 sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next Leave ring
3 sts, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp] across, loose until
sc in last 2 sts, change color to stitches are
PATTERN NOTES MC, turn. (19 sc, 4 ch-1 sps) made.
Weave in loose ends as work Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, Slip Ring
progresses. [ch 1, sk next 3 sts*, 3 sc in next
Join with slip stitch as indicated ch-1 sp] across, ending last rep Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st
unless otherwise stated. at *, sc in last 2 sts, change color around. (12 sc)
Head and Flippers are worked to CC1, turn. (16 sc, 5 ch-1 sps) Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in
in continuous rounds; do not join Rows 5–17: [Rep rows 3 and next st] around. (18 sc)
unless otherwise stated. Place 4] 7 times, then rep row 3, Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in
marker in first stitch and move changing color in established next st] around. (24 sc)
up as each round is completed. sequence. At end of last row, do
not change color or turn. Rnds 5 & 6: Sc in each st
If Turtle is intended for young around.
child, skip insertion of safety Rnd 18: Ch 1, evenly sp 55 sc
eyes and embroider eyes after around, join (see Pattern Notes) Rnd 7: Sc in next 10 sts, insert
Head is completed. in beg sc. (55 sc) first safety eye (see Pattern
Notes) in last st made, sc in next
Stuff firmly with fiberfill and BOTTOM SHELL 6 sts, insert 2nd safety eye in
continue stuffing as work last st made, sc in last 8 sc.
progresses. Do not overstuff; Row 1: With MC, ch 20, working
fiberfill should not show in back bar of ch, sc in 2nd ch Rnds 8–11: Sc in each st
between stitches. around.

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These easy, granny-striped
turtles work up quickly and
are the perfect scrap project.

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.

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LEARN A STITCH
Over Under
Armchair
Pocket
Design by Kendall Waltz

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

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Tulips Wrap [ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch]
3 times, *ch 3, dc in same ch as
Design by Nazanin S. Fard last dc, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc in
next ch] 4 times**, sk next 3 chs,
PATTERN NOTES dc in next ch, [ch 1, sk next ch,
EASY
dc in next ch] 4 times; rep from
Weave in loose ends as work * across, ending last rep at **,
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS progresses. turn. (210 dc)
11 inches deep, excluding tulips Chain-3 at beginning of row Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern
x 55 inches wide counts as first double crochet. Notes), sk next ch-1 sp, *[dc
MATERIALS Join with a slip stitch unless in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp]
• Omega Sol super fine otherwise instructed. 3 times, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 3,
(fingering) weight acrylic 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, [dc in next
This wrap is a simple chevron
yarn (2 oz/164 yds/50g dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, dc
worked lengthwise. The fringe
per ball): in next dc, sk next 2 dc; rep from
that is added to the bottom edge
6 balls #1086 emerald (MC) * across, ending with dc in next
of the wrap is embellished with
1 ball #1001 white (CC) dc, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch, turn.
hanging tulips.
• Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook (399 dc)
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
WRAP Row 3: Ch 3, sk next 2 dc, dc in
next dc, [ch 1, sk next dc, dc in
GAUGE With MC, ch 440. next dc] 3 times, *ch 1, (dc,
16 dc = 2 inches; 6 rows = Row 1: Dc in 6th ch from hook ch 3, dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, [dc
2 inches (sk chs count as sk ch, dc, ch 1), in next dc, sk next dc, ch 1]

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This clever design can
dress up any simple
garment and will
3 times**, sk next 4 dc, dc in add beauty to any
next dc, [ch 1, sk next dc, dc wardrobe.
in next dc] 3 times; rep from *
across, ending last rep at **, sk
next dc, dc in next dc, sk last
2 dc, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch, turn.
(231 dc)
Rows 4–33: [Rep rows 2 and 3]
15 times.
FINISHING
Note: Work 1 continuous rnd,
do not fasten off between edges.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, *[sc in next ch-1
sp, sc in next dc] 4 times, 2 sc in
next ch-3 sp, ch 25, sl st in 6th
ch from hook to make a ring,
sc in next 19 chs, 2 sc in same
ch-3 sp as first 2 sc, [sc in next
dc, sc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times,
sc in next 2 dc; rep from * along
length of shawl, ending with sc
in last dc. On first short edge,
work 2 sc in side of each dc. On
beg long edge, **[sc in next ch-1
sp, sc in next dc] 4 times, sc in
next ch-1 sp, sc in next 2 dc, [sc
in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc] 4
times, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in
next dc; rep from **, ending with
dc in last dc. On 2nd short edge,
2 sc in side of dc. Fasten off.
TULIP
Make 22.
Rnd 1: Join (see Pattern Notes)
CC to edge of a ring, ch 3, 11 tr
in ring, end with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, tr in each tr
around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
Rnd 3: [Ch 2, yo, insert hook
in same sp as ch-2, pull yarn
through, yo, pull through 2 lps
on hook, yo, insert hook in next
tr, pull yarn through, yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull
through all 3 lps on hook, ch 2,
sl st in same tr, sl st in next tr]
6 times.
Fasten off.
Block wrap to size. CW
JUST FOR FUN!
Bunny & Carrots Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in
next 2 sts] around. (24 sc)
Designs by Kathleen Berlew
Rnd 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in
next 3 sts] around. (30 sc)
EASY When working in continu- Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in
ous rounds, do not join or turn next 4 sts] around. (36 sc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS unless otherwise stated. Place Rnd 7: Sc in each st around.
Bunny: 12 inches tall marker on first stitch and move
Large Carrot: 10 inches tall, Rnds 8–13: Rep rnd 7.
up as each round is completed.
excluding Leaves Rnd 14: [Inv dec (see Special
Small Carrot: 5 inches tall, Work in back bars of chains in Stitch) in next 2 sts, sc in next
excluding Leaves Leaves unless otherwise stated. 10 sts] around. (33 sc)
Stuff firmly with fiberfill as indi- Rnds 15–18: Rep rnd 7.
MATERIALS
cated but not so stuffing shows
• Bernat Super Value Rnd 19: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
between stitches.
medium (worsted) sc in next 9 sts] around (30 sc)
weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ SPECIAL STITCH Rnds 20 & 21: Rep rnd 7.
440 yds/197g per ball):
Invisible single crochet Rnd 22: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
1 ball each #300615 carrot,
decrease (inv dec): Insert sc in next 8 sts] around. (27 sc)
#300608 bright yellow and
hook in front lp of next 2 sts, yo,
#353223 grass Rnds 23 & 24: Rep rnd 7.
pull up a lp, yo, draw through
6 yds #353010 oatmeal
2 lps on hook. Rnd 25: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
1 yd each #307421 black and
sc in next 7 sts] around. (24 sc)
#307438 baby pink
• Bernat Premium Tweeds medium
CARROTS Rnds 26 & 27: Rep rnd 7.
(worsted) weight acrylic/viscose Rnd 28: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
LARGE CARROT
yarn (7 oz/360 yds/198g per ball): sc in next 6 sts] around. (21 sc)
1 ball #979001 Aran tweed Rnd 1: With carrot, make a
slip ring (see illustration), ch 1, Rnds 29 & 30: Rep rnd 7.
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge 6 sc in ring, do not join. Place Rnd 31: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
• Tapestry needle marker (see Pattern Notes). sc in next 5 sts] around. (18 sc)
• Stitch marker (6 sc) Rnds 32 & 33: Rep rnd 7.
• 1¾-inch pompom maker or piece
of heavy cardboard
Rnd 34: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
• Polyester fiberfill
sc in next 4 sts] around. (15 sc)
Rnds 35 & 36: Rep rnd 7.
GAUGE 4" end
16 rnds = 4 inches Rnd 37: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
sc in next 3 sts] around. (12 sc)
Rnds 38 & 39: Rep rnd 7.
PATTERN NOTES
Rnd 40: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
If using scrap yarn, substitute sc in next 2 sts] around. (9 sc)
worsted weight yarn as follows:
Rnds 41 & 42: Rep rnd 7.
Bunny: 110 yds ecru tweed,
Leave ring Rnd 43: [Inv dec in next 2 sts,
6 yds tan,1 yard each black loose until
and pink sc in next st] around. Cut yarn,
stitches are
made. weave tail through rem 6 sts;
Large Carrot: 70 yds orange, pull gently to close and secure.
19 yds bright green Slip Ring (6 sc)
Small Carrot: 20 yds bright
yellow, 12 yds bright green Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. Large Leaf
(12 sc) Make 3.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses. Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in With grass, ch 20, working in
next st] around. (18 sc) back bar of ch (see illustration

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and Pattern Notes), sl st in 2nd
ch from hook and next 10 chs, ch
16, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and
next 8 chs, ch 12, sl st in 2nd ch
from hook and next 6 chs, ch 8,
sl st in 2nd ch from hook and
next 6 chs, ch 8, sl st in 2nd
ch from hook and next 6 chs,
sl st in front and back lps (see
illustration) of next 4 sl sts, ch
10, working in back bar of ch, sl
st in 2nd ch from hook and next
8 chs, sl st in front and back lps
of next 6 sl sts, ch 12, working
in back bar of ch, sl st in 2nd ch
from hook and next 10 chs, sl st
in last 8 chs of beg ch-20. Fasten
off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Front Loop Back Loop

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)

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Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. around center of wraps. Do not
Rnds 5–11: Rep rnd 4. cut ends of this center tie. Cut
ends of wraps. Fluff and trim
Rnd 12: [Inv dec in next 2 sts, sc pompom. Use ends of center tie
in next 3 sts] around. (8 sc) to attach pompoms.
Rnds 13–16: Rep rnd 4.
ASSEMBLY & FINISHING
Rnd 17: [Inv dec in next 2 sts, sc
in next st 2 sts] around. (6 sc) Refer to photo for placement of
pieces and facial features.
Rnds 18 & 19: Rep rnd 4. At end
of last rnd, cut yarn, weave tail With Aran tweed, sew base of
through rem 6 sts; pull gently to each Ear to top back of head.
close and secure. Fold Arms in half and sew 1 to
each side of Body. Tie Tail in
Arm place at back bottom of Bunny.
Make 2. With straight stitches (see
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 illustration), embroider eyes
of Ear. with black and nose with baby
pink. CW
Rnds 3–9: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 10: [2 sc in next st, sc in
next 3 sts] around. Fasten off,
leaving tail for sewing. (10 sc) 2

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

How to Read a For instance: For instance:


Crochet Pattern *Sc in next st, dc in next st, rep from *Sc in next st, dc in next st, rep from
Continued from page 7 * twice. * across.
Means the same thing as: This would mean that instead of
When you see brackets in a pattern [Sc in next st, dc in next st] 3 times. repeating from the asterisk a given
you immediately look for the number number of times, you would keep
or information after the brackets In this example, when the * is used, repeating what is written after the
telling you how many times to work you have already worked a single asterisk until you have worked a
the instructions inside the brackets crochet in the next stitch and a stitch in every chain or stitch on
before you begin and then you only double crochet in the next stitch the row.
work the instructions in the brackets when you arrive at the words, “rep
from * twice.” So, although you have And incredible as it may seem, that
a total of that number of times. is basically all there is to reading a
done it once, you are now going to
When you see an asterisk in a pattern do it two more times. pattern. Now that you have learned
you don’t look for a number or other how to read a pattern, try out your
information. Instead, you just ignore Just as with the brackets, in lieu of new skills by creating the lovely
the asterisk and continue working a number you might see the word beginner’s Primavera Wrap (see
the instructions until you see the "across." pattern on page 8). CW
words, “rep from *” followed by how
many times you are to repeat. Then,
you repeat what you have already
done the number of times given.

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JUST THREADS
Josephine
Rose Doily
Design by Kathryn White

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)

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Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 15: With size 8 inline hook, next ch-2 sp, rep from * around,
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3. join sage with sc in st before any ending last rep at **, join with
pc, *9-wrap bullion st in next st sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off. on rnd before last pc is worked Rnd 21: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1,
Rnd 7: With RS facing, working in, (sc, ch 4, sc) in pc, sc in next 2 sc in same ch sp, *(2 sc, ch 2,
in back lps of rnd 5, join sage st, 9-wrap bullion st in same st 2 sc) in each of next 2 ch sps,
with sc in any st on rnd 5, ch 9, on rnd before last as last bullion 2 sc in next ch sp, ch 4, sk next
sk next st, [tr in next st, ch 5, sk st (pc should be between the 2 ch sp, tr in next tr, [ch 2, tr in
next st] around, join with sl st in bullion sts), sc in each of next next tr] 6 times, ch 4, sk next
4th ch of beg ch-9. 8 sts, 14-wrap bullion st in base ch sp**, 2 sc in next ch sp, rep
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first st, (3 sc, of pc on rnd 13, (sc, ch 4, sc) in from * around, ending last rep
ch 3, 3 sc) in next ch sp, [sc in next st on this rnd, sc in next at **, join with sl st in beg sc.
next st, (3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in next st, 14-wrap bullion in base of
same pc on rnd 13**, sc in each Rnd 22: Sl st across to first
ch sp] around, join with sl st in ch sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp,
beg sc. of next 8 sts, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, sc in each *ch 5, sc in next ch sp, ch 4, sk
Rnd 9: With size 8 inline hook, st across, join with sl st in beg sc. next ch sp, 4 tr in next ch sp,
sl st across to first ch-3 sp, ch 1, Fasten off. [ch 1, 4 tr in next ch sp] 5 times,
sc in same ch sp, *ch 1, sk next ch 4, sk next ch sp**, sc in next
3 sts, [9-wrap bullion st—see Rnd 16: With RS facing, join ch sp, rep from * around, ending
Special Stitches, ch 1] 4 times cream with sl st in any ch-4 last rep at **, join with sl st in
in next st, sk next 3 sts**, sc in sp between 9-wrap bullion sts, beg sc.
next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ch 9, *(2 tr, picot—see Special
Stitches, ch 1, 2 tr) in next ch Rnd 23: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1,
ending last rep at **, join with (sc, ch 4, sc) in same ch sp, *ch 5,
sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. sp, ch 6**, (tr, ch 5, tr) in next
ch-4 sp, ch 6, rep from * around, sk next ch sp, tr dec (see Stitch
DOILY BODY ending last rep at **, (tr, ch 5) Guide) in next 4 tr, [ch 6, tr dec
in same ch-4 sp as joining, join in next 4 sts] 5 times, ch 5, sk
Rnd 10: With RS facing, join next ch sp**, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next
cream with sc in any sc, ch 15 with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-9.
ch sp, rep from * around, ending
(counts as first dc and ch-12), Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in first st, last rep at **, join with sl st in
[dc in next sc, ch 12] around, join *ch 22, sk next 2 ch-6 sps, sc in beg sc.
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-15. next st**, ch 7, sk next ch sp, sc
in next st, rep from * around, Rnd 24: Sl st in first ch sp,
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in first st, *(3 ch 1, (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in same
sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc) in ending last rep at **, join with
ch 3, tr in beg sc forming last ch ch sp, mark ch-3 sp for center,
next ch-12 sp**, sc in next st, rep *6 sc in next ch sp, [sc in next
from * around, ending last rep sp.
tr dec, picot, (3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in
at **, join with sl st in beg sc. Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in ch sp just next ch sp] 5 times, mark first,
Fasten off. made, *(ch 2, tr) 10 times in next 3rd and 5th ch-3 sp, sc in next
Rnd 12: With RS facing, join ch-22 sp, ch 2**, sc in next ch-7 tr dec, picot (scallop completed),
cream with sc in center dc of any sp, rep from * around, ending 6 sc in next ch sp**, (2 sc, ch 3,
group, ch 15, [sc in center dc of last rep at **, join with sl st in 2 sc) in next ch sp, mark ch-3
next group, ch 15] around, join beg sc. sp for center, rep from * around,
with sl st in beg sc. Rnd 19: Sl st across to 2nd ch-2 ending last rep at **, join with
Rnd 13: Beg pc (see Special sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 sp, *3 sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Stitches) in first st, 17 dc in next sc in next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) (8 scallops)
ch sp, [pc (see Special Stitches) in each of next 5 ch-2 sps, 3 sc in
next ch sp, sc in next ch sp, sk FIRST ROSE MOTIF
in next st, 17 dc in next ch sp]
around, join with sl st in top of next ch sp, 7 tr in next sc**, sk Rnds 1–8: Rep rnds 1–8 of
beg pc. next ch sp, sc in next ch sp, rep Briar Center Rose.
from * around, ending last rep at Rnd 9: With inline hook, sl st
Rnd 14: Ch 2, 2 dc in same **, join with sl st in beg sc.
st, *dc in each of next 8 sts, pc across to first ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc
in next st, dc in each of next 8 Rnd 20: Sl st across to first ch-2 in same ch sp, [ch 1, sk next
sts**, 3 dc in next pc, rep from sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, [ch 4, 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1)
* around, ending last rep at **, sc in next ch sp] 4 times, ch 4, sk 4 times in next st, sk next 3 sts,
join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg next 5 sts, tr in next tr, [ch 1, tr sc in next ch-3 sp] 5 times, ch 1,
ch-2. Fasten off. in next tr] 6 times, ch 4**, sc in sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st,

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ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next st, ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next st, Motif worked, (9-wrap bullion
sl st in first marked ch sp on any sl st in first marked ch sp on next st, ch 1) twice in same st, sk
scallop, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1) scallop, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1) next 3 sts, join with sl st in beg
twice in same st, sk next 3 sts, sc twice in same st, sk next 3 sts, sc. Fasten off.
in next ch-3 sp on Rose Motif, ch sc in next ch-3 sp on Rose Motif,
1, sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion ch 1, sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion CONTINUE DOILY BODY
st, ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next st, ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next Rnd 25: Join cream with sc in
st, sl st in marked center ch sp, st, sl st in marked center ch sp, center ch sp between bullion
(9-wrap bullion st, ch 1) twice in (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1) twice in sts at center top of 2nd Rose
same st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next same st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next Motif, ch 9, sc in center ch sp
ch-3 sp on Rose Motif, ch 1, sk ch-3 sp on Rose Motif, ch 1, sk between bullion sts on next
next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st, next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st, bullion group, *ch 9, tr dec
ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next st, ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next st, in next center ch sps of next
sl st in 5th marked ch sp on next sl st in 5th marked ch sp on last 2 bullion-st groups, ch 9, (2 tr,
scallop, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1) scallop worked in, (9-wrap bullion picot, ch 1, 2 tr) in center ch
twice in same st, sk next 3 sts, st, ch 1) twice in same st, sk next sp on next bullion-st group,
sc in next ch-3 sp on Rose Motif, 3 sts, sc in next ch-3 sp on Rose ch 9, tr dec in next center ch
ch 1, sk next 3 sts, join with sl st Motif, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap sps of next 2 bullion-st groups,
in beg sc. Fasten off. bullion st, ch 1, 9-wrap bullion ch 9**, [sc in center ch sp
st) in next st, sl st in center ch between bullion-st group,
2ND ROSE MOTIF sp between 9-wrap bullion sts on ch 9] twice, rep from * around,
Rnds 1–8: Rep rnds 1–8 of last Rose Motif, (9-wrap bullion ending last rep at **, sc in
Briar Center Rose. st, ch 1) twice in same st, sk next center ch sp between bullion-st
Rnd 9: With inline hook, sl st 3 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. group, ch 9, join with sl st in
across to first ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc Fasten off. beg sc.
Continued on page 29
in same ch sp, [ch 1, sk next NEXT ROSE MOTIFS
3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1)
4 times in next st, sk next 3 sts, [Rep 2nd Rose Motif and 3rd Rose
sc in next ch-3 sp] 6 times, ch 1, Motifs alternately] 6 times.
sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st, LAST ROSE MOTIF ARE YOU CRAFTING A NEW
ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next PRODUCT IDEA?
st, sl st in 3rd marked ch sp on Rnds 1–8: Rep rnds 1–8 of Briar
same scallop as First Rose Motif Center Rose.
GET YOUR FREE
is joined, (9-wrap bullion st, Rnd 9: With size 8 inline hook, INVENTOR’S GUIDE,
ch 1) twice in same st, sk next sl st across to first ch-3 sp, ch 1, TODAY!!
3 sts, sc in next ch-3 sp on Rose sc in same ch sp, [ch 1, sk next
Motif, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1)
bullion st, ch 1, 9-wrap bullion 4 times in next st, sk next 3 sts,
st) in next st, sl st in center ch sc in next ch-3 sp] 5 times, ch 1,
sp between 9-wrap bullion sts on sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion st,
last Rose Motif, (9-wrap bullion ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next st,
st, ch 1) twice in same st, sk next sl st in center ch sp between
3 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. 9-wrap bullion sts on First Rose
Fasten off. Motif, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1)
twice in same st, sk next 3 sts,
3RD ROSE MOTIF ch 1, sk next 3 sts, (9-wrap bullion
Rnds 1–8: Rep rnds 1–8 of st, ch 1, 9-wrap bullion st) in next
Center Briar Rose. st, sl st in 3rd marked ch sp on
Rnd 9: With inline hook, sl st same scallop as last Rose Motif
across to first ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc is joined, (9-wrap bullion st, ch 1)
in same ch sp, [ch 1, sk next twice in same st, sk next 3 sts,
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JUST THREADS
Bunnies at Play
Runner
Design by Joyce Geisler

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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dc in next dc. When working a Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern dc in next dc] twice, ch 2, dc in
space over a block, ch 2, sk 2 dc, Notes), 2 dc in first sp, dc in next next dc, [2 dc in next ch sp, dc in
dc in next dc. dc, [ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in next next dc] twice, [ch 2, dc in next
dc, ch 2, dc in next dc] 24 times, dc] twice, ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in
RUNNER ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, next dc, dc in next 3 dc, [2 dc in
2 dc in next ch sp, dc in 3rd ch of next ch sp, dc in next dc] twice,
Row 1: Ch 156, dc in 4th ch beg ch-5, turn. (49 sps, 2 blocks) [ch 2, dc in next dc] 5 times, ch 2,
from hook (3 sk chs count as sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc
first dc), dc in next 2 chs, [ch 2, Row 4: Ch 5, sk next 2 dc, dc
in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in next ch sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg
sk next 2 chs, dc in next ch, dc ch-5, turn. (9 blocks, 42 sps)
in next 3 chs] 25 times, turn. in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc]
(26 blocks, 25 sps) 7 times, [2 dc in next ch sp, dc in Rows 6–183: Following Chart
next dc] twice, [ch 2, dc in next page , continue working
Row 2: Ch 5 (see Pattern dc] 38 times, 2 dc in next ch sp, blocks (see Special Stitches)
Notes), sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in top of and sps (see Special Stitches)
dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, beg ch-3, turn. (4 blocks, 47 sps) across each row.
[ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc,
2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc] Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch sp, Fasten off.
24 times, ch 2, dc in top of beg dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next 2 dc,
dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next FINISHING
ch-3, turn. (25 blocks, 26 sps)
dc] 31 times, [2 dc in next ch sp, Block to given measurements. CW

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STITCH KEY
Block
Space

50

48

46

44

42

40

38

36

34

32

30

28

26

24

22

20

18

16

14

12

10

51

49

47

45

43

41

39

37

35

33

31

29

27

25

23

21

19

17

15

13

11

Bunnies at Play Runner


Chart

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Ivica Doily
Design by Olga Shalaeva

MODERATELY
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.

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A beautiful vintage-style doily
with floral accents perfect for
any spring tabletop.

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

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Rnd 4: Sl st in next st, (beg in 3rd ch from hook, special Rnd 15: Sl st from front to back
puff st—see Special Stitches, 3-dc cl (see Special Stitches) in to front again around same st as
ch 3, puff st—see Special same sp} twice, ch 3, hdc in 3rd join, ch 2, fpdc dec around next
Stitches) in same st, [sk next st, ch from hook, pc (see Special 2 sts, [ch 3, sc in next sp, large
(puff st, ch 3, puff st) in next st] Stitches) in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, picot (see Special Stitches), sc in
around, join in beg puff st. hdc in 3rd ch from hook*, special next sp, ch 3*, fpdc dec around
(32 puff sts, 16 ch-3 sps) 3-dc cl in next ch-4 sp] around, next 3 sts] around, ending last
Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ending last rep at *, join in beg rep at *, join in beg fpdc dec.
ch 1, (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in same sp, cl. (48 special 3-dc cls, 16 pc, (32 fpdc dec, 64 sc, 64 ch-3 sps,
(2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in each ch-3 sp 64 hdc, 64 ch-2 sps) 32 large picots)
around, join in beg sc. (64 sc, Rnd 11: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, Rnd 16: Ch 1, fpsc around beg
16 ch-2 sps) ch 4, sk next ch-3 sp, dtr in next ch-2 and same st as join, [ch 3,
Rnd 6: Sl st in next st and in ch-3 sp (ch 4, dtr count as first sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2,
first 2 chs of first ch-3 sp, ch 9 3-sp dtr dec), [ch 3, working dc) in next large picot, ch 3, sc in
(counts as first dc, ch-6 sp), dc in in front of last leg of last dtr next ch-3 sp, ch 3*, fpsc around
same sp, [{ch 4, dc in 4th ch from dec made, 3-sp dtr dec (see next st] around, ending last rep
hook} twice*, (dc, ch 6, dc) in Special Stitches)] around, at *, change color in join (see
next sp] around, ending last rep ch 3, join in 4th ch of beg ch-8. Special Technique) to linen in
at *, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-9. (64 3-sp dtr dec, 64 ch-3 sps) beg sc. (32 fpsc, 64 sc, 64 dc,
(64 dc, 32 ch-3 sps, 16 ch-6 sps) Rnd 12: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, 32 ch-2 sps, 128 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch-6 sp, ch ch 3, 6 dc in same sp, working Rnd 17: Beg puff st in same st as
3, 5 dc in same sp, [sc in next in ch-3 sps around, sc in next join, [picot (see Special Stitches),
ch-3 sp, ch 4, dc in 4th ch from sp, [7 dc in next sp, sc in next 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, 3 sc in next
hook, sc in next ch-3 sp*, 6 dc in sp] around, join in top of beg ch-3 sp, (2 sc, picot, 2 sc) in next
next sp] around, ending last rep ch-3. (224 dc, 32 sc) sp, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, 2 sc in
at *, join in top of beg ch-3. Rnd 13: Ch 2, fpdc dec (see next ch-3 sp*, puff st in next st]
(112 dc, 16 ch-3 sps, 32 sc) Stitch Guide) around same st as around, ending last rep at *, join
join and next st (ch 2, fpdc dec in beg puff st. Fasten off.
Rnd 8: Sl st in next st, bpsl
st (see Stitch Guide) around count as first right dec here and Rnd 18: Inserting hook from
next st, ch 7 (bpsl st, ch 7 count throughout), [fpdc around next front to back in ch-2 sps of rnd 5
as first bptr, ch 3), [sc in next 3 sts, left dec (see Special and to front again between 2 dc
ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, bptr Stitches) around next 2 sts, of rnd 6, join linen in any ch-2
around next st, ch 3*, working ch 3, sk next sc*, right dec (see sp, [floral picot (see Special
behind last tr made, bptr around Special Stitches) around next Stitches), sl st in next ch-2 sp]
3rd sk st, ch 3] around, ending 2 sts] around, ending last rep around, join in beg join. Fasten
last rep at *, join in 4th ch of beg at *, join in beg right dec. (32 off. (16 floral picots)
ch-7. (32 bptr, 16 sc, 48 ch-3 sps) right dec, 32 left dec, 96 fpdc,
32 ch-3 sps) FINISHING
Rnd 9: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, For best appearance, wet-block
ch 1, sc in same sp, [ch 4, sc in Rnd 14: Ch 2, fpdc dec around
same st as join and next st, Doily, gently pushing fabric out
next ch-3 sp, (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in from center and pinning out
next ch-3 sp*, sc in next ch-3 sp] [fpdc around next st, left dec
around next 2 sts, ch 3, sc in picots to open lacy design to
around, ending last rep at *, join finished measurement. CW
in beg sc. (96 sc, 16 ch-3 sps, next ch-3 sp, ch 3*, right dec
16 ch-4 sps) around next 2 sts] around,
ending last rep at *, join in beg
Rnd 10: Sl st in first ch-4 sp, right dec. (32 right dec, 32 left
beg special 3-dc cl (see Special dec, 32 fpdc, 32 sc, 64 ch-3 sps)
Stitches) in same sp, [{ch 3, hdc

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Josephine Rose Doily Stitches) in next ch sp, ch 5, sc in 3 sc) in each of next 2 ch sps,
Continued from page 21 next ch sp, ch 5, tr cl in each of sc in sp between next 2 tr cls,
next 2 ch sps, ch 5, sc in next ch picot, (3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in each
sp, ch 5, (tr cl, ch 4) twice in next of next 2 ch sps, sc in next tr
Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch sp, tr cl in same ch sp, ch 5, sc cl, picot, 5 sc in next ch sp, (sc,
*ch 4, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch in next ch sp, ch 5, tr cl in each of picot, ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from
sp, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in each of next 2 ch sps, ch 5, sc in next ch hook, ch 1, picot, sc) in next tr
next 2 ch sps, ch 4, tr in each of sp, ch 5, tr cl in next ch sp, ch 5, sc cl, 5 sc in next ch sp, sc in next
next 2 sts, ch 5, sk next picot, tr in in next ch sp, ch 5**, tr cl in next tr cl, picot, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) in
each of next 2 sts, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 3, st, rep from * around, ending last each of next 2 ch sps, sc in sp
2 tr) in each of next 2 ch sps, ch rep at **, join with sl st in beg tr between next 2 tr cls, picot,
4, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch sp, cl. Fasten off. (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) in each of
ch 4**, sc in next st, rep from * Rnd 28: Join sage with sc in top next 2 ch sps, sc in next tr cl,
around, ending last rep at **, join of beg tr cl on last rnd, *(picot, picot, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) in each
with sl st in beg sc. ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from hook, of next 2 ch sps**, sc in next tr
Rnd 27: Beg tr cl (see Special ch 1, picot, sc) in same st. (3 sc, cl, rep from * around, ending
Stitches) in first st, *ch 5, sc in ch 3, 3 sc) in each of next 2 ch sps, last rep at **, join with sl st in
next ch sp, ch 4, tr cl (see Special sc in next tr cl, picot, (3 sc, ch 3, beg sc. Fasten off. CW

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PICTURE PERFECT
Fields of Poppies Hot Pad
Design by Kathleen Stuart

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

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continue with pattern. Strands tangerine, split sc in next 3 sts; Rnd 2: Rep rnd 1.
of yarn will be hidden inside change color to hot pink, split Rnds 3–41: Split sc in first 6 sts,
hot pad. sc in next 7 sts; change color referring to chart for front, work
It is recommended to use bob- to ecru, split sc in next 2 sts; split sc in next 41 sts, changing
bins (or clothespins) for differ- change color to tangerine, split colors as indicated; change to
ent colors of yarn, especially sc in next 5 sts; change color ecru, split sc in last 35 sts. At
for the smaller color sections. to warm brown, split sc in next end of last rnd, join in first split
Each brown section uses about 3 sts; change color to ecru, split sc of rnd. Fasten off.
1 yard of yarn; the larger sec- sc in next 34 sts, split sc in
tions of tangerine use about last hdc. FINISHING
5 yards of yarn each with the Block with image centered.
small sections using about 2 Working in back lps, sew top
yards of tangerine. and bottom edges closed. You
SPECIAL STITCH may also close top and bottom
by working a sl st in back lps of
Split single crochet in Single Crochet Color Change both front and back sts at the
rounds (split sc): Sc in same time. CW
center of “V” (see illustra-
tion) of indicated st.

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
24
23
22
21
20
19
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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PICTURE PERFECT
Desert Landscape Throw
Design by Melissa Hassler

INTERMEDIATE When changing colors, carry Row 16: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from


color not in use on wrong side hook and next 2 chs, square in
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS of work until next needed. Do next 13 ch-3 sps, change color
45 inches wide x 55 inches long not cut or fasten off until each to mustard, square in each rem
color is completed. ch-3 sp across, turn. (16 squares)
MATERIALS
• Lion Brand Basic Stitch Join with slip stitch as indi- Rows 17–90: Referring to
Anti-Pilling medium cated unless otherwise stated. Chart (see Chart and Pattern
(worsted) weight acrylic Notes), rep row 3, changing color
SPECIAL STITCH as indicated and cutting colors
yarn (3½ oz/185 yds/100g
per balls): Square: (Sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in after work when each is com-
11 balls #202-105U frost indicated ch-3 sp. pleted, turn. (90 squares)
4 balls #202-158I mustard
THROW EVEN SECTION
2 balls each #202-157X
lemonade and #202-174AA Row 91: Sl st in each dc across
beryl INC SECTION to first ch-3 sp, square in each
1 ball each #202-153 black Row 1: With red heather, ch 6, ch-3 sp across, turn. (90 squares)
and #202-400G red heather dc in 4th ch from hook and next Row 92: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or 2 chs, turn. (1 square) hook and next 2 chs, square in
size needed to obtain gauge Row 2: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from each ch-3 sp across to last ch-3
• Bobbins (optional) hook and next 2 chs, square sp, sl st in last ch-3 sp, turn.
• Tapestry needle (see Special Stitch) in next ch-3 Rows 93–110: Rep rows 91
GAUGE sp, turn. (2 squares) and 92.
4 squares = 2 inches; 4 rows = Row 3: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from
2 inches hook and next 2 chs, square DEC SECTION
in each ch-3 sp across, turn. Row 111: Sl st in each dc
(3 squares) across to first ch-3 sp, square
PATTERN NOTES in each ch-3 sp across to last
Rows 4–13: Rep row 3.
Throw is worked in turned rows (13 squares) ch-3 sp, sl st in last ch-3 sp,
on a diagonal with corner-to-cor- turn. (89 squares)
ner (C2C) technique from written Row 14: Rep row 3, change
color (see Stitch Guide and Rows 112–198: Rep row 111.
instructions and Chart (see Chart (2 squares)
page . Pattern Notes) to mustard
in last dc of last square. Row 199: Sl st in each dc across
Weave in loose ends as work (14 squares) to first ch-3 sp, square in same
progresses. sp, sl st in last ch-3 sp. Fasten
Row 15: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch
Beginning at lower right corner, from hook and next 2 chs off. (1 square)
odd-numbered rows are right side change color to red heather,
rows and even-numbered rows FINISHING
square in each ch-3 sp across,
are wrong side rows. Each box on turn. (15 squares) Block if needed. CW
Chart represents 1 square.
Before stitching begins, if desired,
wind bobbins with each color
so color changes can be worked
more easily.

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to-corner crochet!
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PICTURE PERFECT
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

What better way to show your


love of animals than with this
pet mat that’s fun to make!

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PICTURE PERFECT
Lemon Slice Kitchen Mat Designer Tip
Design by Rachel Alford Intarsia crochet is used for this
design. Using individual bobbins
for each motif and color will help
keep yarns from tangling.
INTERMEDIATE PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
FINISHED MEASUREMENT progresses.
19 inches square
Chain-1 at beginning of each
Join with slip stich as indicated row does not count as a single
MATERIALS unless otherwise stated. crochet.
• Universal Yarn Clean
Cotton Worsted
medium (worsted)
weight recycled cotton/recycled Refreshingly fun, this crochet mat uses
polyester yarn (21/2 oz/ intarsia and tapestry crochet to bring
131 yds/75g per skein): lemon slices and lemons to your
2 skeins each #103 daisy (MC) kitchen decor. Blue and white stripes
and #116 bluebell (CC2) throughout the kitchen mat add
1 skein #106 yarrow (CC1) a beachy, summer vibe.
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Bobbins (optional)
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
14 sc = 4 inches;
17 rows =
4 inches

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Read chart ( page ) right to in next 2 sts; with MC, sc in next 5 sts; with CC1, sc in next 3 sts;
left for RS rows and left to right 2 sts; with CC1, sc in next 3 sts; with MC, sc in next 16 sts; with
for WS rows. with MC, sc in next 30 sts, turn. CC1, sc in next 6 sts; with MC,
When changing colors, bring up Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 12 sts; sc in next 10 sts, turn.
new color from under previous with CC1, sc in next 4 sts; with Rows 6–80: Continue working
color and use new color to draw MC, sc in next 15 sts; with CC1, color pattern in sc, following
loop through 2 loops of previous sc in next 3 sts; with MC, sc in chart for color changes (see
color on hook. next 2 sts; with CC1, sc in next Pattern Notes and Chart).
st; with MC, sc in next st; with Fasten off each color after last
SPECIAL STITCH CC1, sc in next st; with MC, sc in row color is used.
Single crochet join (sc join): next 2 sts; with CC1, sc in next
Place slip knot on hook, insert 3 sts; with MC, sc in next 14 sts; BORDER
hook in indicated st, yo and pull with CC1, sc in next 3 sts; with Rnd 1: With CC1, sc join (see
up a lp, yo and draw through MC, sc in next 2 sts; with CC1, Special Stitch), sc in each st
both lps on hook. sc in next st; with MC, sc in around all edges, working (sc,
next 2 sts; with CC1, sc in next ch 1, sc) in corners, sl st to beg
KITCHEN MAT 2 sts, turn. sc to join.
With MC, ch 69. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts; Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st
with MC, sc in next 3 sts; with around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, CC1, sc in next 3 sts; with MC,
sc in next ch; with CC1 (see corners, "sl st to beg sc. Fasten
sc in next 16 sts; with CC1, sc in off. CW
Pattern Notes), sc in next 5 chs; next 3 sts; with MC, sc in next
with MC, sc next ch; with CC1,
sc in next 3 chs; with MC, sc in
next 12 chs; with CC1, sc in next
2 chs; with MC, sc in next 2 chs;
with CC1, sc in next 3 chs; with
MC, sc in next ch; with CC1,
sc in next 3 chs; with MC, sc in
next 2 chs; with CC1, sc in next
2 chs; with MC, sc in next 30 chs,
turn. (68 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 (see Pattern Notes),
sc in first 30 sts; with CC1, sc in
next 2 sts; with MC, sc in next
2 sts; with CC1, sc in next 3 sts;
with MC, sc in next st; with CC1,
sc in next 3 sts; with MC, sc in
next 2 sts; with CC1, sc in next
2 sts; with MC, sc in next 12 sts;
with CC1, sc in next 3 sts; with
MC, sc in next 2 sts; with CC1,
sc in next 3 sts; with MC, sc in
next 3 sts, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, with CC1, sc in
first st; with MC, sc in next 3
sts; with CC1, sc in next 2 sts;
with MC, sc in next st; with CC1,
sc in next 3 sts; with MC, sc in
next 13 sts; with CC1, sc in next
3 sts; with MC, sc in next 2 sts;
with CC1, sc in next 2 sts; with
MC, sc in next st; with CC1, sc

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COLOR KEY
MC
CC1
CC2

80
79
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76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
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Lemon Slice Kitchen Mat


Chart

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Bring handmade charm into your Like this design? Get more
home with a crocheted wall feature
Summer Dream designed to remind you of the joys of
keeping life simple. Find colors that
just like it in Christine’s
book, Nature’s Landscapes
Crochet Blankets, available at

Wall Hanging inspire you and that will complement


your home or cozy spot.
AnniesCraftStore.com!

Design by Christine Naugle,


Sweet Potato 3

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

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Row 58: Ch 2, sk first 2 sts, around dowl. Fasten off. Weave from cardboard. Wrap a 12-inch
work first Khdc, work 1 Khdc, in ends securely. length of spa several times
ch 1, sk next st, sl st in last st. around Tassel, approximately
Fasten off. Tassels ½ inch from top tie. Tie securely
Cut 9 12-inch lengths of bellini, hiding ends under wraps. Trim
FINISHING 2 12-inch lengths each of spa, bottom end of Tassel evenly.
Attaching Dowel mineral and stone, then cut 3 Make 8 more Tassels, using rem
12-inch lengths of platinum. 12-inch lengths of contrasting
The dowel or rod will be Place aside.
attached to top of wall hanging yarn for wraps and rem 12-inch
(bottom of row 1). Lay dowel Wrap 1 strand of bellini 20 lengths of bellini for ties.
along top of wall hanging. times around cardboard. Slide Use top ties to attach tassels
Thread bellini onto tapestry a 12-inch length of bellini evenly along the bottom edge of
needle, insert needle into top of under 1 side edge of cardboard wall hanging with 3 platinum-
first st from back to front, *wrap and knot tightly over wrapped wrapped Tassels in center and
yarn around dowel, insert needle yarn to secure, this length rem colors placed symmetrically
into next st from back to front; will be used to tie Tassel to on each side. CW
rep from * to end, wrap yarn wall hanging. Remove tassel

COLOR KEY
58 Mineral
57 Stone
56
55
Bellini
54 Platinum
53 Spa
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Summer Dream Wall Hanging


Chart

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paint and embroider. Her
design work isn’t limited
to crochet and knit;
she’s also created plastic
canvas needlepoint and
crochet stitch designs.
40 Years of Crochet by Michele Wilcox Although she learned
to crochet as an adult,
By Randy Cavaliere Michele’s love of creativity
began when she was a
I like to read the credits of television shows and little girl. She wanted to
movies. I don’t know why, perhaps it harkens back to be an artist or fashion
my days when I was a crew member on school shows designer. Growing up, her
and college TV programs; the visual enjoyment of the favorite activities were
show isn’t complete without seeing the names of the drawing and painting.
actors, directors, producers and everyone else down Michele was born in West Michele Wilcox
to the hair and makeup artists. What can I say?...I’m a Springfield, Massachusetts,
detail-oriented woman. (This quirk is very helpful at and raised in Connecticut. Her French-Canadian
trivia games!) grandmother taught her to knit when she was about
So in keeping with this obsession, I read the names 5 years old. “I loved it. I would knit little clothes for
of who-does-what in Crochet World and Crochet! my dolls…even though I could only do garter stitch. I
magazines and it never surprises me to see this always loved yarn.” When she was 10, Michele made a
pattern byline repeatedly: “Design by Michele Wilcox.” long pink scarf (which she admits was full of dropped
Michele and I have been friends for many years stitches) with blue floss edges for her newborn brother.
through our work. In getting to know her personally Her mother loved it and kept it in her bureau for years
and professionally, I can see why her patterns are and years. It was never worn by the baby!
popular and appear often in these magazines. They’re Unlike many crocheters, Michele didn’t learn to crochet
usually rated as “beginner,” “confident beginner,” from her mother or other female relative when she was
or “easy” skill levels and are often quick to make. a child. She was 22 and a married mother of her older
They vary from blankets and scarves, toys, dolls and daughter when she and her close friend, Ginger, taught
figures to hats and all kinds of holiday decor, even themselves to crochet when they were each pregnant
unusual objects such as cupcake favors for showers! with their second child. The beauty of the different
I can personally attest to the pleasure of stitching stitches and the ability to “shape with it, like sculpting”
her designs as I made one of her more spectacular amazed her.
pieces, Enchanting Unicorn for Red Heart (www. Michele was greatly inspired by Annie Potter, creator
yarnspirations.com), as a baby gift. Her husband, of Annie’s Attic; she bought some of Annie’s earliest
Dick, lovingly described why Michele’s designs, patterns, loved her designs and was encouraged by
especially animals and Annie’s creativity to submit her own for publication.
dolls of people, are When she was about 30 years old, Michele submitted a
special: “The thing she white sheep pot holder design to Crochet World (then
does the best is the owned by House of White Birches); it was purchased for
character she gives to publication. Her next design was a little white bunny
everything she makes, that was bought by Annie’s Attic Publishing. The sale of
especially the faces.” these patterns and models shocked her and she’s been
She’s truly a natural designing and selling her work ever since. Eventually,
at her craft and loves the mark of success was on Michele: Annie’s Attic called
what she does. her to ask for designs, rather than considering random
Michele is not just submissions made by Michele. As a stay-at-home mom,
bistitchual (meaning this was a perfect source of income as she raised her
she crochets and family.
knits), she’s prolific in Michele has been happily married to Dick for more
other handcrafts as than 50 years! They have two daughters, a son and
well. She used to sew six grandchildren ranging in age from 14 to 25. Of
Spring Cottage Kitchen Set a lot and likes to draw, course, she’s very proud of her family and describes her
on the cover of Crochet World April 2019

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grandchildren as “wonderful” and “all beautiful and as these ball-
sweet.” The entire family is supportive of her work shaped pieces are
and interested in her designs. Her grandkids give a fairly standard
her good input when she designs animals and toys and common
intended to appeal to children. sequence of
She also gets design ideas from greeting cards, rounds. Finally,
catalogs and, of course, knit and crochet books. Michele will
She designed solely for Annie’s Attic for years, again pick up her
then started selling her work to other companies. hook and yarn to
Michele’s designs have been featured by Red Heart confirm that what
and Premier yarn companies and in magazines she wrote works.
including Crochet Today, Better Homes & Gardens, She’ll often make
Crochet World and Crochet! Her work has been the entire head
featured in Annie’s Pattern Club kits (www. with ears, eyes,
annieskitclubs.com) and on the Yarnspirations.com snout and facial
website. She also did a series of two video classes, features before
one each in crochet and knit, for Annie’s Creative continuing with Noah's Ark Afghan
Studio (www.anniescatalog.com/studio), in which the rest of the body. From there, she’ll continue to
she taught viewers to make five amigurumi animals write and stitch until the pattern and model are
with an outfit and little blanket in each class! complete, often working clothing into the design.
Michele’s design process begins with a drawing What’s her least favorite part of the process? Typing
of the item she intends to make. Let’s assume it’s the pattern!
a bear. She then looks online for coloring book or Like every crocheter and designer, Michele has her
cartoon renderings of the subject. She researches favorites. She loves to create animals more than any
in this manner to see the position of the body parts, other design; baby blankets, throws, pillows and other
angles of different positions, color and other details. home decor items are high her “must make” list. Of her
Once she has that information, she sometimes own work, her favorites are two dolls created years
combines features of each drawing into one that ago for Annie’s Attic: a girl wearing boots and kerchief,
creates what she’s looking to achieve. Next, yarn holding a goose, and a boy wearing a newsboy cap
colors are chosen from her large stash and, with and knickers, holding a teddy bear. Cotton is her first
pen in hand, Michele makes notes in her design choice in yarn and she uses only Clover Amour hooks,
book on hook size, brand and model of yarn colors. preferring sizes F and G hooks over all others. Unlike
Then she’ll flesh out the pattern. She often writes most designers I’ve interviewed, Michele doesn’t
from memory based on previous patterns of the necessarily crochet to relax. She loves to read and
same shapes, such as the bear’s head and body, watch TV. Her favorite show is the British comedy
drama “Doc Martin.” She never goes on a vacation or
trip without a project. Michele and Dick enjoy trips
to inns in Vermont, always with hooks and yarn in
her bag.
Over the years, Michele has created more than 1,000
designs! In the Annie’s Publishing database alone,
there are nearly 800 patterns just by Michele! Lucky for
crocheters everywhere, there’s no end in sight.
Take a few minutes to look through copies of
Crochet World and Crochet! magazines; search
AnniesCraftStore.com; or download a free pattern
from Yarnspirations, and enjoy the wonderful and
delightful work of Michele Wilcox! CW

Follow Michele’s work on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/


designers/michele-wilcox
or contact her by email: michelesdesigns@comcast.net
Photos courtesy of Michele Wilcox and Annie’s
Parrot Slippers
Publishing.

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GRANNY STRIPES This scrappy granny
square bag is roomy

Granny enough to hold


all your vacation
shopping purchases,

On-the-Go Bag
Design by Debra Arch
produce from the
farmers market
or skeins of yarn
for taking crochet
projects on the go!
EASY

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.

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GRANNY STRIPES
Uncommon Granny Afghan
Design by Rebeca Grieco
method to form 3 panels, each
6 motifs long and 1 motif wide.
Ensure each panel has all motifs
with RS facing on the same side.
EASY AFGHAN STRIPE SECTION

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Lay first panel lengthwise. Join


MOTIF yarn to upper right-hand corner
45 inches wide x 56 inches long
Make 18. ch-2 sp.
MATERIALS
• Premier Puzzle Cotton
Rnd 1 (RS): Form a slip ring Row 1: Ch 3, dc in same sp as
medium (worsted)
(see illustration), ch 3 (see Pattern join, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp]
weight acrylic/cotton
Notes), 2 dc in ring, *ch 2, 3 dc in across to corner of same motif,
yarn (7 oz/349 yds/200g
ring; rep from * twice, ch 2, join dc in corner sp, fpdc (see Stitch
per ball):
(see Pattern Notes) in top of beg Guide) around seam, dc in corner
5 balls #2021-06 snapdragon
ch-3. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps) sp of next motif; rep from * across
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
panel to last corner ch-2 sp, ch 1,
size needed to obtain gauge
2 dc in corner ch-2 sp, turn.
• Tapestry needle
(104 dc, 5 fpdc, 36 ch-1 sps)
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc,
GAUGE 4" end ch 1), 3 dc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 1,
Motif: 2 rnds = 3 inches
3 dc in next ch-1 sp] across to
Take time to check gauge.
last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, dc in
top of beg ch-3, turn. (110 dc,
PATTERN NOTES 37 ch-1 sps)
Weave in loose ends as work Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first ch-1 sp,
progresses. [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp]
Leave ring across to last ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in
Chain-3 at beginning of row or loose until last ch-1 sp, turn. (109 dc,
round counts as first double stitches are 36 ch-1 sps)
crochet unless otherwise stated. made.
Rows 4–10: [Rep rows 2 and 3
Join with slip stitch as indicated Slip Ring alternately] 3 times, then rep row
unless otherwise stated. 2 once. Do not fasten off.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next 2 dc and ch-2
SPECIAL STITCHES sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same Lay 2nd panel lengthwise
Joining chain (jch): Ch 1, ch-2 sp, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in abutting row 10 of stripe section
remove hook from lp, insert hook next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, on first panel. Ensure both
in indicated st or ch sp on 2nd ch 1, join in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, panels have same side facing up.
panel, place dropped lp back on 4 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps) You will be working 11th row and
hook, pull lp through same st or Rnd 3: Sl st in next 2 dc and joining to 2nd panel as you go.
ch sp on 2nd panel. ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) Row 11: Ch 2, jch (see Special
Joining double crochet in same ch-2 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in Stitches) in adjacent corner ch-2
(jdc): Dc in indicated sp, remove ch-1 sp, ch 1**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) sp of 2nd panel, dc in ch-1 sp on
hook from lp, insert hook in cor- in next corner ch-2 sp; rep from working panel, [jch in middle dc
ner ch-2 sp of 2nd panel, place * around, ending last rep at **, of next 3-dc group on 2nd panel,
dropped lp back on hook, pull join in top of beg ch-3. (36 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp on working
lp through same ch-2 sp on 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps) panel] across to last ch-1 sp on
2nd panel. Rnds 4–6: Rep rnd 3, inc working panel, dc in last ch-1
number of 3 dc in ch-1 sp for sp, jdc (see Special Stitches) in
each rnd. same sp.
Rep stripe section with 3rd
Motif Panel Assembly panel. Attach 3rd panel to
Sew motifs tog using preferred unjoined long side of 2nd panel.

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The granny square meets the
granny stripe. Two traditional
stitches are joined together
to make this uncommonly
beautiful afghan.

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

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GRANNY STRIPES
Floating Blocks Centerpiece 5 times; change to chartreuse,
[shell between next 2 shells]
Design by Mary Beth Temple twice; change to white, *shell
between next 2 shells; rep from *
until 1 shell rem, shell between
EASY CENTERPIECE 3rd and 4th ch from hook, dc in
last dc, turn. (14 shells, 2 dc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENT Make 4.
Rows 15 & 16: Rep row 14, inc
21 inches square Row 1 (RS): With navy, ch 4, number of chartreuse shells by
MATERIALS 4 dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk 1 for each subsequent row, at
• Omega Eulali super fine chs count as first dc), turn. (5 dc) end of row 16; change to navy.
(light fingering) weight Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), (16 shells, 2 dc)
cotton yarn (3½ oz/ shell (see Special Stitch) between Rows 17 & 18: Rep row 14,
394 yds/100g per skein): first and 2nd dc, shell between inc number of chartreuse shells
1 skein each #73 navy, #1 3rd and 4th dc from hook, dc in by 1 each subsequent row.
white and #83 chartreuse last dc, turn. (2 shells, 2 dc) (18 shells, 2 dc)
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook
Row 3: Ch 3, shell between first Row 19: Ch 3, shell between
or size needed to obtain gauge
and 2nd dc, shell between next 4th and 5th dc from hook, [shell
• Yarn bobbins (optional)
2 shells, shell between 3rd and between next 2 shells] 5 times;
• Tapestry needle
4th dc from hook, dc in last dc, change to chartreuse, [shell
GAUGE turn. (3 shells, 2 dc) between next 2 shells] 5 times;
In pattern st: 4 shells x 7 rows =
Row 4: Ch 3, shell between first change to navy, *shell between
3 inches
and 2nd dc, [shell between next next 2 shells; rep from * across
Take time to check gauge.
2 shells] twice, shell between 3rd until 1 shell rem, sk last shell,
and 4th dc from hook, dc in last dc in last dc, turn. (17 shells,
dc, change to white in last st, 2 dc)
PATTERN NOTES turn. (4 shells, 2 dc) Row 20: Ch 3, shell between
Weave in loose ends as work Row 5: Ch 3, shell between first 4th and 5th dc from hook, [shell
progresses. and 2nd dc, *shell between next between next 2 shells] 5 times;
Chain-3 at beginning of row 2 shells; rep from * until 1 shell change to chartreuse, [shell
counts as first double crochet rem, shell between 3rd and 4th between next 2 shells] 4 times;
unless otherwise stated. dc, dc in last dc, turn. (5 shells, change to navy, *shell between
Join with slip stitch as indicated 2 dc) next 2 shells; rep from * across
unless otherwise stated. Rows 6–8: Rep row 5, at end of until 1 shell rem, sk last shell,
row 8, change to navy. (8 shells, dc in last dc, change to white,
You may find it easier to work turn. (16 shells, 2 dc)
the colors using yarn bobbins of 2 dc)
each color. Rows 9–12: Rep row 5, at Rows 21–24: Rep row 20, work-
end of row 8, change to white. ing 1 less chartreuse shell in
Different assembly options each subsequent row until no
are provided. More blocks are (12 shells, 2 dc)
chartreuse shells rem; change
required for alternate assembly Row 13: Ch 3, shell between to navy after row 24. (12 shells,
options. To figure amount of first and 2nd dc from hook, 2 dc)
yarn needed, make 1 block and [shell between next 2 shells]
weigh your leftover yarn of each 5 times; change to chartreuse, Row 25: Ch 3, shell between
color. Each gram of yarn used is shell between next 2 shells; 4th and 5th dc from hook, *shell
approximately 4 yds of yarn. The change to white, *shell between between next 2 shells; rep from
weight or the yardage will tell next 2 shells; rep from * until 1 * across until 1 shell rem, sk
you how much yarn you need to shell rem, shell between 3rd and last shell, dc in last dc, change to
produce the assembly option you 4th ch from hook, dc in last dc, white, turn. (11 shells, 2 dc)
desire. turn. (13 shells, 2 dc) Rows 26–33: Rep row 25,
Row 14: Ch 3, shell between changing to white after row 28,
SPECIAL STITCH changing to navy after row 32.
first and 2nd dc from hook,
Shell: 3 dc in indicated sp. [shell between next 2 shells] (3 shells, 2 dc)

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With one easy block you can create a
myriad of intriguing patterns.

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

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GRANNY STRIPES
Fibonacci Cardigan
Design by Rebecca J. Venton

INTERMEDIATE SPECIAL STITCH Row 4: Rep row 2.


Cluster (cl): 3 dc in same st Row 5: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),
FINISHED SIZES
or sp. sk first 2 dc, cl in natural sp
Instructions given fit woman’s size
before first cl, *cl in each natural
small; changes for medium, large, COLOR SEQUENCE sp between cls; rep from * to last
X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large
Fasten off after each color 2 dc, sk next dc, dc in last dc,
are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is
change, do not change color turn.
given, it applies to all sizes.
until instructed. Row 6: Join next color in first
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
First: snow white st, ch 1, sc in first 3 dc, sc in nat-
Bust: 42½ [45¼, 48, 50¾, 56¼, 59]
2nd: porcelain blue ural sp between cls, *sc in next
inches
2 dc, sk next dc, sc in natural sp
Length: 31¼ [32½, 33¾, 35, 37¼, 3rd: snow white between cls; rep from * to last
38] inches
4th: carnation 3 dc, sc in last 3 dc, turn.
MATERIALS
5th: snow white Row 7: Rep row 2.
• Premier Anti-Pilling
Everyday Worsted 6th: spa Row 8: Rep row 5.
medium (worsted) 7th: snow white Row 9: Ch 3, dc in first st, sk
weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/ next 3 dc, *cl in each natural sp
8th: sunshine
180 yds/100g per skein): between cls; rep from * to last
3 [3, 3, 3, 4, 4] skeins #81 9th: snow white 3 dc, sk 2 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn.
porcelain blue 10th: azalea Row 10: Rep row 3.
2 [2, 2, 3, 3, 3] skeins #85
Rep Color Sequence as neces- Row 11: Rep row 2.
azalea
sary.
2 [2, 2, 2, 3, 3] skeins each Rows 12–15: [Rep rows 8 and 9
#80 carnation and #01 alternately] twice.
snow white
CARDIGAN
Row 16: Rep row 3.
1 [1, 2, 2, 3, 3] skein(s) #51 spa
SMALL RECTANGLE Row 17: Rep row 2.
1 [1, 2, 2, 2, 3] skein(s) #63
sunshine Row 1: With first color (see Rows 18–24: [Rep rows 8 and
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or Color Sequence), ch 47 [50, 53, 9 alternately] 3 times, then rep
size needed to obtain gauge 56, 62, 65], sc in 2nd ch from row 8 once.
• Tapestry needle hook and in each rem ch across,
turn. Fasten off. (46 [49, 52, 55, Row 25: Rep row 6.
GAUGE
61, 64] sc) Row 26: Rep row 2.
13 dc = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge. Row 2: Join (see Pattern Notes) Rows 27–38: [Rep rows 8 and 9
next color in first sc, ch 3 (see alternately] 6 times.
Pattern Notes), dc in same st as Row 39: Rep row 3.
PATTERN NOTES join, *sk next 2 sc, cl (see Special
Stitch) in next st; rep from * to Rep rows 2–39 until piece mea-
Weave in loose ends as work last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (4 dc, sures 17 [17½, 17¾, 18, 18¼,
progresses. 14 [15, 16, 17, 19, 20] cls) 18¼] inches from beg.
Join with slip stitch as indicated Row 3: Join next color in first Fasten off.
unless otherwise stated. st, ch 1, sc in first dc, sk next dc, LARGE RECTANGLE
Chain-3 at beginning of row sc in natural sp between next st
counts as first double crochet and next cl, *sc in next 2 dc, sk Make 2.
unless otherwise stated. next dc, sc in natural sp between Rep Small Rectangle until piece
Chain-2 at beginning of row cls; rep from * to last 2 dc, sc in measures 31½ [32½, 33¼, 33½,
does not count as a stitch unless last 2 dc, turn. (46 [49, 52, 55, 61, 34, 34] inches from beg.
otherwise stated. 64] sc)

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Granny stripes
meet interesting
math as the
POCKET Fibonacci sequence
Make 2. makes the different
Row 1: With snow white, ch 23, rows of stripes look
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in random, when in
each rem ch across, turn. (22 sc) fact they are not.
Rows 2 & 3: With carnation,
rep rows 4 and 5 of Small Rect-
angle. (22 dc)
Row 4: With snow white, rep
row 6 of Small Rectangle.
Rows 5–7: With spa, rep rows
7–9 of Small Rectangle.
Row 8: With snow white, rep
row 3 of Small Rectangle.
Rows 9–13: With sunshine, rep
rows 11–15 of Small Rectangle.
Row 14: With snow white, rep
row 3 of Small Rectangle, do not
turn or fasten off.
Pocket Border
Rotate to work across row ends,
ch 1, 2 sc in each dc edge, 3 sc in
first corner, rotate, sc in under-
side of each foundation ch across
to last ch, 3 sc in last ch for 2nd
corner, rotate to work across
row ends, 2 sc in each dc edge.
Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Lining up tops of sts, seam last
row of both Large Rectangles
tog. Seam last row of Small
Rectangle to center edge of now
longer large rectangle, taking
care to match both outside edges
of Small Rectangle to the same
row on each Large Rectangle
(to center Small Rectangle under
seam). Lining up stripes and
referring to Assembly Diagram,
seam each short edge of Small
Rectangle about ¾ of way up
from hem (22½ [23½, 23½, 24,
24½, 24½] inches) to each short
edge of longer large rectangle,
leaving gap for armhole.
Lining up stripes and sk approx-
imately 2 cls from front edges,
sew 1 pocket to each front.
FINISHING

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

421/2 [451/4, 48, 503/4, 561/4, 59]"

311/2 [321/2, 331/4, 331/2, 34, 34]"


141/4 [15, 16, 17, 183/4, 193/4]"

LARGE RECTANGLE LARGE RECTANGLE


17 [171/2, 173/4, 18, 181/4, 181/4]"

SMALL
Seam

Seam

RECTANGLE

141/4 [15, 16, 17, 183/4, 193/4]"

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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A few beginning rows of classic
granny stitches, with a traditional flower
pattern crocheted in as you go, lay the
foundation for each of four mile-a-minute type
panels crocheted together to form this unique
take on the time-honored granny square.
fasten off greenhouse; *[taking sl st in marked top of same dc, of beg ch-3. (92 ch-3 sps, 46 4-dc
care to work over both colors of remove marker from this dc and groups)
previous row, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, place it in sl st just made, fasten Rnd 10: Ch 5, place marker in
ch 1] across to last 3-dc group* off. (86 3-sc groups, 86 sl sts) ch-5 just made, [sl st in next ch-3
(rep as instructed in row 5), draw Rnd 7: Sk next sc, place marker sp, ch 5] around, ending with sl st
greenhouse through lp on hook, in next (center) sc, join pale green- in last ch sp before marked beg
fasten off beach berry; 3 dc in last house in same sc, working loosely, ch sp. (92 ch-5 sps)
ch-1 sp, dc in last dc, fasten off, sl st in next sc, *[sl st over next
do not turn. (38 beach berry dc Rnd 11: (Ch 1, sl st) twice in next
sl st into ch sp 2 rows below, sl marked ch sp, remove marker,
groups, 39 ch-1 sps, 2 greenhouse st in next 3 sc] across this side
dc groups, 2 dc) [ch 3, 4 dc in next ch sp, ch 3, sl st
to last 3-dc group, sl st in next in next ch-5 sp] around, ending
Row 4 (RS): Join greenhouse previously worked ch sp, working with sl st in 2nd of beg sl sts.
in top of marked first ch-3, ch 3, around end of Panel, sl st in next (92 ch-3 sps, 46 4-dc groups)
place marker in last ch made, sk 3 sc worked in same ch sp, [sl st
next dc group, 3 dc in next ch-1 in same place as next sl st, sl st Rnd 12: Ch 1, sl st in next ch sp,
sp; rep from * to * in row 2 across, in next 3 sc] 4 times, sl st in same ch 1, *sl st in next dc, ch 5, [sl st
ending with last greenhouse dc sp as last 3 sc worked in*, sl st in in next ch-3 sp, ch 5] across this
group in sp before last 3-dc group, next 3 sc (above beg dc group of side through working sl st in
fasten off beach berry; sk next 3 row 1); rep from * to * once more, 2nd ch sp directly above previ-
dc, dc in last dc, do not fasten off sk next marked sl st, sl st in next ously worked marked ch-5 of rnd
greenhouse, turn. (20 greenhouse unworked sc, sl st in marked 8, ch 5, sk next 3 dc, sl st in next
dc groups, 19 beach berry dc previously worked beg sc without dc, remove this rnd 8 marker,
groups, 38 ch-1 sps, 2 dc) working in beg pale greenhouse ch 5, sk next ch sp, sl st in next
lp, fasten off (do not ch 1 before ch sp, [ch 5, sk next 2 dc, sl st in
Row 5 (WS): Ch 3 (see Pattern next dc, {ch 5, sl st in next ch sp}
Notes), work from * to * in row fastening off), pull end through
beg pale greenhouse lp and same twice] 3 times, ch 5, sk next 2 dc,
3, sk last 3 dc, dc in marked top sl st in next dc, ch 5, sl st in next
of last ch-3, place marker in top marked sc to WS, remove this
marker. (86 sl st arches) ch sp, ch 5*, sk next ch sp; rep
of last dc made, do not fasten off, from * to * once, end sk beg 3 sts,
turn. (38 dc groups, 37 ch-1 sps, Rnd 8: Join light greenhouse sl st in sl st made in dc at beg of
2 dc) in marked ending sl st of rnd 6, this rnd. (100 ch sps)
Note: Rem of Panel is worked on remove marker, ch 6 (see Pattern
Notes), working behind rnd 7 Rnd 13: (Ch 1, sl st) twice in next
RS in rnds. Do not turn at end ch sp, [ch 2, 4 sc in next ch sp, ch
of rnds. sl sts into same previously
worked lps of rnd 6, sk next 2 sc, 2, sl st in next ch sp] around, end-
Rnd 6 (RS): Sk first dc, [sc in sl st in next sc, ch 5, sk next ing after working last ch-2 with
next 3 dc, sl st in next ch (not in 2 sts, *[sl st in next (center) sc, sl st in 2nd of beg sl sts, fasten off.
ch sp)] across this side to last ch-3 ch 5, sk next 3 sts] across this (100 ch-2 sps, 50 4-sc groups)
sp, working around end of Panel, side through working sl st in sc Rnd 14: Sk next ch-2 and first
3 sc in same ch-3 sp, [sl st in top above next to last 3-dc group 3 sc, join medium lavender in next
of next dc, 3 sc in side of same dc] rows below, place marker in ch-5 sc, working loosely in both lps of
3 times, sl st in next marked sp just made, [ch 5, sk next 2 sts, sc and in back bars (see illustra-
ch, 3 sc in same ch sp, sl st in sl st in next st] 5 times, ch 5, sk tion) of chs, sl st in next 2 sc,
next marked ch of same ch sp, next sc, sl st in next st, place [sl st in next 2 chs, sl st over pre-
remove both markers, working marker in ch-5 sp just made as vious rnd, sl st into rnd 12 ch sp,
along foundation chs, [sc in both end of Panel*, [ch 5, sk next 2 sts, sl st in next 2 chs*, sl st in next
unworked lps of next 3 chs, sl st in next st] 4 times, ch 5, sk 4 sc] around, ending last rep at *,
sl st in 2 lps of next unworked ch] next 2 sts; rep once more from * sl st in last unworked sc, sl st in
across through working sc in last to *, [ch 5, sk next 2 sts, sl st in previously worked beg sc without
3 foundation chs, working around next st] 3 times, ending last rep working in beg medium lavender
end of Panel, sl st in marked with sl st in first ch of beg ch-6, lp, fasten off, pull end through
base of next dc, remove marker, do not fasten off. (92 ch-5 sps) beg medium lavender lp and
3 sc around post of same dc, same sc to WS. (50 sl st arches)
sl st in top of same dc, [3 sc in Rnd 9: (Sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in next
next ch sp, sl st in next marked ch sp (4-dc group made), [ch 3,
ch] 3 times, remove these 3 mark- sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, 4 dc in
ers, 3 sc around post of next dc, next ch sp] around, ending after
working last ch-3 with sl st in top
Back Bar of Chain
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Rnd 15: Working behind rnd sps between ch lps)*; rep from * to lower (or left) Panel, [ch 2,
14 sl sts into same previously * once more, [ch 5, sl st in next ch sl st in next ch sp of upper
worked lps of rnd 13 sts, sk rem sp] to beg, ending last rep with Panel, ch 2, sl st in next ch sp
of first sc group, join pale green- sl st in 2nd of beg sl sts. (100 ch-5 of lower Panel] across, ending
house in first ch of next ch sp, sps, 6 ch lps) with last sl st in 8th ch sp from
ch 6, [sk same and next ch sp, Rnd 17: (Sl st, ch 1, sl st) in next marked sl st of upper Panel
sl st in next sc, ch 5, sk next 3 sc, ch sp, [ch 5, sl st in next ch sp or and in 7th ch sp from marked
sl st in first ch of next ch sp, ch ch lps] around, ending last rep sl st of lower Panel, respectively,
5] around, ending after sk last with sl st in 2nd of beg sl sts, fasten off.
3 sc with sl st in first ch of beg fasten off. Move each Panel end Rep until all 4 Panels are joined.
ch-6. Place marker in each ch sp marker from ch lp of rnd 16 into Remove all markers.
directly above each rnd 8 ch sp rnd 17 sl st made in same ch lp.
marked as end of Panel, remove (106 ch sps) EDGING
rnd 8 markers. (100 ch sps) With RS facing, join greenhouse
Rnd 16: (Sl st, ch 1, sl st) in ASSEMBLY in any ch-5 sp of rnd 17, *[ch 5,
next ch sp, *[ch 5, sl st in next Hold 2 Panels side by side with sl st in next ch-5 sp] around to
ch sp] across this side to 3rd RS facing and with ends marked ch-5 sp previously worked with
ch sp from ch sp now marked as as bottom of Panel at same end. next joining seam, ch 5, sl st in
end of Panel, ch 5, ch lp (see Working from bottom to top of same ch-5 sp as joining sl st,
Special Stich) in next ch sp, Panels and holding yarn beneath ch 3, sl st in ch-2 of next joining
[ch 5, sl st in next ch sp] twice, work, join greenhouse in upper seam, ch 3, sl st in next ch-5 sp
ch 5, ch lp in next marked ch sp, Panel (right-hand Panel if held previously worked with joining
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GRANNY STRIPES
Granny Rectangled Afghan hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in 3rd corner sp;
rep from * across to 4th corner sp,
Design by Ann Regis (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in corner ch-2
sp, ch 2, sk next 3 dc, hdc in next
sp, ch 2, ending with 2 hdc in first
INTERMEDIATE from front to back in next st corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in top of
to the right, yo, pull lp through first ch-2 to complete corner.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS st, yo, pull through all 3 lps Fasten off.
48 inches wide x 66 inches long on hook.
Rnd 4: Join cornmeal to same
MATERIALS
AFGHAN top left corner sp as in rnd 3,
• Red Heart Super Saver
ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 3 dc in
medium (worsted)
PANEL A each ch-2 sp around and (3 dc,
weight acrylic yarn
ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp,
(7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): Make 2. ending with 3 dc in first corner,
3 skeins #0320 cornmeal
Foundation row: With Monet, ch 1, sc to top of first ch-3. Do
2 skeins #0530 orchid
ch 68, 3 dc in 5th ch from hook, not fasten off.
• Red Heart Super Saver medium
[sk next 2 chs, 3 dc in next ch] Rnd 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp,
(worsted) weight variegated
21 times, ending with last 3 dc 3 dc in sps around piece as
acrylic yarn (5 oz/236 yds/
in final ch, ch 4, sl st to lower before and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
141g per skein):
lp in final ch, fasten off, do not each corner ch-2 sp, ending with
5 skeins #0310 Monet
turn. (22 3-dc groups, 2 ch-4 sp 3 dc in first corner, ch 2, join in
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or
beg and end) top of first ch-3. Fasten off.
size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch holder Rnd 1 (RS): Join (see Pattern Rnd 6: With Monet, rep rnd
• Tapestry needle Notes) cornmeal to ch-4 sp at 3 around in hdc, across each
beg of foundation row, ch 3 (see short edge work (ch 2, hdc in
GAUGE
Pattern Notes), 2 dc in same sp) as many times as needed
9 dc = 3 inches; 5 rows = 3 inches
ch sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next sp, *3 dc between corners. Fasten off.
Take time to check gauge.
in natural sp between each set of
3-dc across to next ch-4 sp, (3 dc, Rnds 7 & 8: With cornmeal,
ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in sp for cor- rep rnds 4 and 5. Fasten off.
PATTERN NOTES ner; rotate and rep from * across Rnd 9: With either short edge
Weave in loose ends as work opposite side of foundation row, on top, join Monet to top left
progresses. ending with 3 dc in first ch-4 sp, corner ch-2 sp sp and rep rnd 5,
Do not turn work at end of foun- ch 1, sc in top of first ch-3 to join, working around in 3-dc groups.
dation row or any round. do not fasten off. Fasten off. (31 3-dc groups across
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, each long edge, 9 sets of 3-dc
Work with right side facing groups along short edges)
throughout. sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
ch-2 sp for corner, *3 dc in natu- PANEL B
Sets of 3-double crochets are ral sps as before across to corner
worked in natural space in ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each Make 2.
between 3-double crochet groups corner ch-2 sp (sk center 3 dc); Foundation row: With Monet,
or in chain-2 spaces from previ- rep from * across to next corner, ch 80, rep foundation row of
ous round. ending with 3 dc in ch 2-sp, ch Panel A, working 26 groups 3-dc
Join with slip stitch as indicated 2, join in top of first ch-3 to com- across.
unless otherwise stated. plete corner and rnd. Fasten off. Rnd 1 (RS): Join cornmeal to
Chain-3 at beginning of round Rnd 3: Holding piece vertically beg ch-4 sp, ch 2, hdc in next sp,
counts as first double crochet with short edge on top, join Monet ch 2, 2 hdc in next sp, *[ch 2, sk
unless otherwise stated. to top left ch-2 corner sp, ch 2, hdc next 3 dc, hdc in next sp] across
in same sp, *[ch 2, sk next 3 dc, to ch-4 sp, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc,
SPECIAL STITCH hdc in next sp] across long edge ch 2, 2 hdc) in sp; rotate and rep
Reverse half double crochet to 2nd corner ch-2 sp, (2 hdc, ch 2, from * across, ending with 2 hdc
(rev hdc): Working from left to 2 hdc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk in first ch-4 sp, ch 2, join in top
right, sk first st, yo, insert hook next 3 dc, hdc in next sp, ch 2, (2 of first ch-2. Fasten off.

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Rhythmic stitching with color play for
interest makes this a soothing and
unique granny style blanket.

Rnds 2 & 3: With orchid, work sp, rep rnd 4 of Panel A, working Panel A, working 43 3-dc
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.
Rnd 5: Holding piece vertically of Panel A in hdc. At end of rnd,
with short edge on top, join Foundation row: With Monet, after join, ch 2 and place lp on
Monet to top left corner ch-2 ch 131, rep foundation row of

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On-the-Go Granny Bag chs, beg in upper right corner, hdc Fold strands in half, with MC
Continued from page 47 join in ch-2 corner (side seam— slip knot on hook, insert hook
counts as first hdc), *[{hdc in next under center of strands, yo,
in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, sk 3 sts, hdc in next ch-1 sp} 3 times, pull lp up through lp on hook to
next 3 hdc; rep from * 3 times, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc in next ch-2 secure center of tassel strands,
join in top of first hdc. Fasten sp] twice, ch 17 for 1 handle; rep wrap a 10-inch strand of yarn
off. (48 hdc) between [ ] 4 times, ch 17 for matching tassel around top of
2nd handle, hdc in next ch-2 sp; tassel approximately 3⁄8-inch
ASSEMBLY rep between [ ] twice, join in first below MC sl st, knot tightly to
Make 2. hdc. (164 hdc) secure**, ch 30; rep from * to **
Rnd 2: Ch 2, [hdc in each st once with CC1. Fasten off.
Using photo as placement guide,
arrange motifs RS up on a flat across, working 1 hdc dec (see 2nd Double Tassel
surface in 4 horizontal rows Stitch Guide) over center 2 sts
of each motif and 1 hdc dec over Using 2nd and 3rd CC of choice,
consisting of 5 motifs each and 1 rep same as for first tassel, hav-
row of 4 motifs, omitting center. each vertical seam, hdc in each
st to handle chs, hdc in each of ing 25 chs between tassels.
With MC, beg at bottom left of next 17 chs] twice, join in top of
arranged motifs and working 3rd Double Tassel
beg ch-2. (154 hdc)
through both layers, sl st seam Rep same as for First Double
(see illustration) motifs tog in Rnds 3–6: Ch 2, hdc in each st Tassel with MC and CC of
vertical columns and then in around, join in top of beg ch-2. choice.
horizontal rows. Fasten off. Rnd 7: Ch 1 (see Pattern Notes),
sl st in next st and in each st FINISHING
around, sl st in same st as beg Use scissors to trim tassel ends
ch-1, join in top of first sl st. to approximately 2½-inches long.
(154 sl sts) Fold 3rd tassel ch in half form-
Handle Opening Edge ing a lp, use hook to pull lp of
ch from front to back to front
Rnd 1: With MC and RS facing, through border above upper
sc join (see Special Stitches) in left corner of handle opening, or
ch-2 sp of right corner of handle where desired. Insert 1 tassel
opening, *[sk next st, sc in next end of each first and 2nd double
st, sk next st, sc in next ch-1 tassels through lp and pull ends
sp] 4 times*, sc in next ch-2 sp, of 3rd tassel to close lp. Adjust
continue up side of opening; rep ch lengths of tassels to different
Slip Stitch Seam from * to * once, work 2 sc in end lengths as desired. CW
of Top Border row 1, working in
Rep for 2nd set of motifs. opposite side of handle chs, sc
Outer Seam in next 17 chs, work 2 sc in end
A B
of Top Border row 1, continue
With MC and both pieces RS tog, down side of opening; rep from
sl st seam pieces tog from top to * to * once, join in top of beg sc.
bottom, along bottom of bag then Fasten off. (50 sc)
along 2nd side from bottom to
top. Fasten off and turn bag TASSELS
RS out.
First Double Tassel
Top Border *Wrap 1 strand CC of choice
Rnd 1: With MC and top edge of around cardboard 10 times, use
bag RS facing, working along top scissors to cut yarn lps at each Tassel
edge of bag in back lps of sts and end and rem from cardboard.

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