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40 Fab designs to wear, share and more / Felting fun: Teapot coasters

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Contents

March 2007 / volume 20, no. 2

FEATURES

24 SLIP INTO STYLE

36

Look beautiful this spring with

a variety of transitional-weather
garments that go from timeless to
trendy in todays hottest yarns.

46 DRESS IT UP
From punk princess to dazzling
diva, our fun, funky and flirty
accessories will add some sass
to your style!

58 small wonders
Dress up your little fashionista in
our adorable retro-style baby set.
Older kids will love relaxing with
a good book or movie with our
fun floor pillow and blanket.

62 Accent on Gifts
Amigurumi characters are hot
collectibles and our adorable frog
and lamb make perfect animallover gifts. Our colorful felted
teapot coasters will hit the spot
with all your tea-drinking friends.

56

70

70 At Home
Cuddle up on chilly spring
evenings with our cozy throws
created with luxe yarns in eyecatching patterns of rich stripes
or bold motifs.

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In every issue

EDITORS CHOICE

12

Timeless in Teal Elegant

detailing and classic styling
combine for an irresistible look
thats always in vogue.

QUICK-STITCH SENSATIONS

16

Purple Majesty Beret &

Scarf Look and feel like royalty
in this rich set created in deep
shades of purple.

EASY AS 1-2-3

18

Canyon colors scarf

The classic appeal of granny
squares is updated for todays
glam girl when stitched in cool
mesa shades.

RETRO REVISITED

20

Flower Power Pillow

& throw Journey back to the
days of flower power with this
brightly colored set thats both
nostalgic and fun!

Not your ordinary crochet

22

Crocheted & braided

necklace Simple crochet,
beads and braiding are all you
need to create this glitzy and
glamorous necklace.

Departments
Editors Note 8 / Letters From Our Readers 9
Crochet in the News 10 / Buyers Guide 95
Standards & Symbols 95 / Stitch Guide 96
Crochet! at a Glance 97 / Hooks & Humor 98
Previews 98

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Crochet!

EDITOR

Carol Alexander
Brad Snow

ART DIRECTOR

As this issue hits the newsstands,

a brand-new year will already be underway.

Every January, I am amazed at how quickly

another year has flown by as we once again find

ourselves on the threshold of a new year full

of fresh expectations, exciting promise, and of

course, a variety of resolutions that were
determined to fulfill.

So accustomed are we, though, to thinking of the new year

as a set of dates beginning with January 1 and ending with
December 31, that we forget the new year that begins with
each new morning. Every single day is a new beginning that is
not dependent on calendars and is universal in its availability.
Each and every week of a new year offers us no less than seven
perfectly good starting points for fresh endeavor, each day no
less than 24 hours and each hour no less than 60 minutes.
Yesterday is gone forever. Its events are fixed beyond change
and whatever regrets we may have, we must leave them behind. Today is here, tomorrow
is before us, and the opportunities they offer are limitless. This includes the many ways
we can use our crochet talents to enrich the lives of friends, family and the less fortunate.
Make it a goal to crochet at least one item this year to donate to a charitable
organization in your community. More than one would be wonderful, of course, but if
many individuals each make only a single afghan, sweater, hat, scarf or pet blanket for
homeless, crisis or pet shelters, all added up it makes a very big difference.
In 2007, we each have 365 happy and hopeful new days to make it a blessed,
productive and crochet-filled year. By making
the most of each and every day, it will indeed
be a Happy New Year.
Warm regards,

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Crochet in the news

StoneCreek Creations
Makes Organization Fun
For busy crafters, StoneCreek Creations offers the Krafters Purse, The
Karousel tabletop spinner and KP2.
All three are perfect for all hobbies and
crafts and are available in the following
stylish colors: passion pink, bright blue,
purple, khaki (Krafters Purse only),
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black (KP2 only).
The Krafters Purse and KP2 both
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tools and supplies, and elastic bands on
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The roomy interiors feature two inside,
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and again. The Krafters Purse is approximately 9 x 7 x 5 inches, while the KP2 is
13 x 12 x 8 inches.
The Karousel turntable, created with a
360-degree ball-bearing function, spins for
easy and quick access to your favorite craft
supplies and was created to fit inside the
Krafters Purse for easy portability. Featuring a nonskid rubber base, the Karousel is
9 x 15/8 x 51/8 inches.
The suggested retail prices are
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Krafters Purse. The company has also
joined the fight against breast cancer.
For every passion pink Krafters Purse
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Cure.com. For more information, visit
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Crochet! March 2007

New from drg publishing

Featuring designs by the talented
Belinda Bendy Carter, DRG Publishing has just released, Crochet on the
Edge. Filled with 143 edgings and
eight designs, this comprehensive book
focuses on the techniques of crochet,
beading, and hairpin lace. With this
book as a guide, crocheters can take
their creativity to new heights. Written
in clear, easy-to-follow style, and filled
with beautiful, full color photographs,
this book is sure to become an indispensable reference guide and a treasured volume in the creative crocheters
library. Add flair to everything from afghans to sweaters with the dozens of
unique and unusual edgings presented
in this stunning book. Crocheters are offered a multitude of designs to choose
from in eight chapters including the following topics: lace, floral, ribs, beads,
ruffles, sculpture, fringe, and points.
No matter your experience level, youll

turn to this book time and time again

for inspiration and instruction. This 128
page book retails for $19.95 and can
be purchased on the Annies Attic Website anniesattic.com.

Leisure Arts:
Moving Crochet & Knitting Forward
Leisure Arts, publisher of how-to
books for a wide variety of lifestyle interests, offers two instructional DVDs that
are expected to be eagerly received by
consumers interested in learning todays
most popular needle arts. As the number
of people crocheting and knitting continues to grow, these instructional DVDs
will make the techniques accessible to an
even larger audience of interested people.
Crochet Stitches in Motion and Crochet Fashions in Motion will make it quick
and easy for beginners to learn how to
crochet. Crochet Stitches will teach you
how to make 12 stitches at your own pace
as you sit shoulder-to-shoulder with a
crochet instructor. Youll see the stitches up
close, from the crocheters point of view.
This innovative title includes stitches
for all skill levels, from the simple Single
Crochet Ridge Pattern to the challenging
Cross-Stitch Pattern.
Crochet Fashions features stitchalong as you see each step close up from
the crochet instructor. Designs youll

learn to create include a hat and scarf set,

cropped cardigan, capelet, purse, sarong
skirt and a pair of fingerless gloves.
Both DVDs are instructed by professional crochet designer Catherine Miller
Scott, who will build your confidence
with her extensive knowledge and friendly

guidance. The dual audio feature allows

you to choose instructions with or without the crocheters commentary. Youll
love the AZ index which allows you to
go directly to the topic you need. Other
features include Auto-Pause, Fashion
Show and Sketch Gallery.
The suggested retail price for each of
these DVDs is $19.95. For more information please visit www.LeisureArts.com or
call (800) 526-5111.

DAZZLING BEADED JEWELRY

While beaded jewelry takes the
craft world by storm, so does Jackie
Guerra, host of the hit DIY Network series Jewelry Making. On her show
she makes the art of creating jewelry
fun and easy; she does the same in her
new book from Sterling Publishing, Dazzling Beaded Jewelry.
This comprehensive book features
amazingly simple techniques that anyone can use to achieve attractive results
quickly. So, get out that spool of wire
and start mastering basic skills such as
stringing and weaving. Even beginners
can make the 50 fabulous designer

projects included in this book!

While many of the designs focus
strictly on beading techniques, youll
love the designs that also incorporate
crochet (see the beautiful Crocheted &
Braided Necklace pattern from the book
on page 22). Each design in this book
showcases a particular style or technique and originally debuted on the DIY
network. From necklaces and chokers
to bracelets and earrings, each project
features easy-to-follow illustrations which
will guide you carefully through the
steps. Tips for customizing and adapting
the designs are also included.

The suggested retail price for this

book is $14.95. For more information,
visit www.sterlingpublishing.com or
call (212) 532-7160.

March 2007 CrochetMagazine.com

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EDITORS

CHOICE

Timeless
in teal
D E S IGNs B Y S AN D Y ABBATE

Classic style
dressed up with
elegant detailing
creates a timeless
appeal in this
flattering jacket
and matching
clutch.

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S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE S

Instructions given for Jacket fit womans

size small; changes for medium and
large are in [ ].
Clutch: 5 x 9 inches
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 36 inches (small) [37 inches

(medium), 39 inches (large)]
MATERIAL S

J.&P. Coats Royale Fashion size 3

crochet cotton (150 yds per ball):
8 [9, 10] balls #65 warm teal
Sizes C/2/2.75mm and D/3/
3.25mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread:
black
teal
5 silver 5/8-inch buttons with
rhinestones
9 x 11-inch piece black satin fabric
GA U GE

Size D hook: 4 V-sts = 2 inches;

6 V-st rows = 2 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTE

Use size D hook unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

2-double crochet cluster (2-dc

cl): Holding back last lp on hook,
2 dc in st, yo, pull through all lps
on hook.
3-double crochet cluster (3-dc
cl): Holding back last lp on hook,
3 dc in st, yo, pull through all lps
on hook.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in place
indicated.
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in
place indicated.

JACKET
Body
Border
Row 1: Ch 20, dc in 6th ch from hook
and in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 chs, [dc
in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 chs] 3 times,
dc in each of last 2 chs, turn. (7 dc, 4
ch-2 sps)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 5, dc in each of first 2
sts, ch 2, sk next ch sp and next st, dc
in next ch sp, ch 4, 2-dc cl (see Special
Stitches) in 4th ch from hook, 3-dc cl
(see Special Stitches) in next st, ch 3, 2-dc
cl in top of last 3-dc cl made, dc in next
ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next st, dc in each of
last 2 sts, turn. (9 sts)
Row 3: Ch 5, dc in each of first 2 sts, ch
3, sk next 2-dc cl, (3-dc cl, ch 3) twice
in next 3-dc cl, sk next 2-dc cl and next
dc, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch 5, dc in each of first 2 sts, ch 2,
dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-3
sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, dc in
each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 5: Ch 5, dc in each of first 2 sts, ch
2, sk next ch-2 sp, [dc in next st, ch 2,
sk next ch-2 sp] across, ending with dc
in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Next rows: [Rep rows 25 consecutively]
21 [22, 23] times. At end of last row, do
not fasten off.
Bottom Edging
Row 1 (RS): Working in ends of rows, ch
3, shell (see Special Stitches) in each ch-5
sp across, dc in end of row 1, turn. (44
[46, 48] shells)
Row 2: Ch 3, [dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 1,
dc) 3 times in same ch sp] across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc in next ch1 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-1 sp, sc in
next ch-1 sp] across, ending with sc in
last st. Fasten off.
Lower Body
Row 1: With RS facing, working in ch-

5 sps on opposite side of Border, join

with sl st in first ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as
first dc), (dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, dc) in same
ch sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-5 sp,
[(dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-5
sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-5 sp] across
to last ch-5 sp, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in last ch-5 sp, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, V-st (see Special Stitches) in
each ch-1 sp across, ending with dc in
last st, turn. (68 [71, 74] V-sts)
Rows 35: Rep row 2.
Left Front
Row 1: Ch 3, V-st in each of next 14 [15,
16] ch-1 sps, dc in next dc, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn. (14 [15, 16] V-sts)
Rows 213 [214, 215]: Ch 3, V-st in
each ch-1 sp across, ending with dc in
last st, turn.

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Neck Shaping
Row 1: Ch 3, V-st in each of next 8 [9,
10] ch-1 sps, dc in next ch-1 sp, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn. (8 [9, 10] V-sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp across,
ending with dc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, V-st in each of next 7 [8, 9]
ch-1 sps, dc in next ch-1 sp, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn.
31/2 [4, 41/2]"
[162.1/2At
,17]"
Rows 412: Rep 16
row
end of last
row, fasten off.

Right Front
Row 1: Sk next 4 ch-1 sps, join with sl st
in next dc, ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp
across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
Rows 213 [214, 215]: Ch 3, V-st in
each ch-1 sp across, ending with dc in
last st, turn.

21/4 [21/2, 3]"

5"

Neck Shaping
Row 1: Sl st in each of next 18 sts and
chs, ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp across,
ending with dc in last st, turn. (8 [9, 10]
Back
V-sts)
Back
Left
Right
Row 1: Sk next 4 ch-1 sps on row 5 of
Row 2: Ch 3, V-st in each of next 7 [8, 9]
Front
Front
[21in
/2, last
21/2]"ch-1 sp, leaving rem
21/2dc
Body, join with sl st in next dc, ch 3, Vch-1 sps,
3/4"
st in each of next 32 [33, 34] ch-1 sps,
sts unworked,1turn.
sk next dc, dc in next dc, leaving rem sts Rows 312: Ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp
unworked, turn.
across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
Rows 225 [226, 227]: Ch 3, V-st in each
At end of last row, fasten off.
31/2"
ch-1 sp across, ending with dc in last dc,
With RS tog,
sew shoulder seams.
turn. At end of37
last[39,
row,
fasten
off.
401/2]"
Sleeve
Make 2.
51/2 [41/2, 31/2]"
Border
Rows 15: Rep rows 15 of Border on
Body.
141/2
Next rows: [Rep rows 25 consecutively]
4 times. At end of last row, do not fasSleeve
ten off.
13"

183/4 [19, 191/2]"

31/2"

Bottom Edging
Rows 13: Rep row 1 of Bottom Edging
on Body. (10 shells)
Sleeve Body
Row 1: Rep row 1 of Lower Body.

81/2"

81/4 [81/2, 9]"

31/2 [4, 41/2]"

16 [161/2,17]"

Left
Front

Back

Right
Front

21/2 [21/2, 21/2]"

5"

13/4"

31/2"
37 [39, 401/2]"
51/2 [41/2, 31/2]"

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/4 [21/2, 3]"

81/4 [81/2, 9]"

T i m el ess i n t e a l

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp

across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
(17 V-sts)
Row 4: Ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, dc) in
next ch-1 sp (inc), V-st in each ch-1 sp
across to last ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch
1, dc) in last ch-1 sp (inc), dc in last st,
turn. (19 ch-1 sps)
Rows 57: Ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp
across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
Rows 811: Rep rows 47. (21 ch-1 sps)
Row 12: Rep row 4. (23 ch-1 sps)
Rows 1318: Ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp
across, turn.
Rows 1939: [Rep rows 1218 consecutively]
3 times. (29 V-sts at end of last row)
Shoulder Shaping
Row 40: Sl st across to ch-1 sp of 3rd Vst, ch 3, V-st in each of next 23 ch-1
sps, dc in next ch-1 sp, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (23 V-sts)
Row 41: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and
next ch-1 sp, ch 3, V-st in each ch-1
sp across to last ch-1 sp, dc in last ch
sp, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (21
V-sts)
Rows 4246 [4247, 4248]: Rep row 41.
At end of last row, fasten off. (11 [9, 7]
V-sts at end of last row)
Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at shoulder seam, sew in place, easing to fit.
Rep with rem Sleeve.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Neck Edging
Row 1: With RS facing, join with sc at
right Neck Edge, evenly sp 108 [118,
128] sc across to left Neck Edge, turn.
Rows 2 & 3: With size C hook, ch 1, sc
in each st across, turn. At end of last
row, do not turn or fasten off.
Left Placket
Row 1: Working across Left Front opening, in ends of rows, ch 4 (counts as
first dc and ch-1), dc in end of row 1 on
Neck Edging, *[ch 1, dc in top of next

dc] across to Border, ch 1, dc in next dc on Border, sk next

dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next
dc, ch 1, dc between next 2 rows, ch 1, dc in end of row 3 of
Bottom Edging, turn. (27 [28, 29] dc, 26 [27, 28] ch-1 sps)
Row 2: Ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp across, turn.
(53 [55, 57] sc)
Rows 47: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row,
fasten off.
Right Placket
Row 1: Working across Right Front opening in ends of
rows, join with sl st in end of row 3 of Bottom Edging, ch
4, work row to correspond to row 1 of Left Placket, turn.
(53 [55, 57] sc)
Row 2: Ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 [3, 2] sts, ch 2, sk next 2 sts
(buttonhole), [sc in each of next 13 [14, 15] sts, ch 2, sk next
2 sts] across, ending with sc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across with 2 sc in each ch-2 sp, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
Trim
With RS facing, join with sc in end of row 3 of Bottom Edging (same st as row 1 of Right Placket), *[ch
3, sc in end of next row] twice, ch 3, sc in end of row
3 of Placket, ch 3, sc in end of row 5 of Placket, ch 3,
sc in first st on row 7*, [ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st]
across to top edge of Placket, ch 3, sc in end of row 5
of Placket, ch 3, sc in end of row 3 of Placket, [ch 3, sc
in end of next row] twice, ch 3, sc in next st, [ch 3, sk
next st, sc in next st] across Neck Edge to Left Placket,
rep between *, [ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st] across to
lower edge of same Placket, ch 3, sc in end of row 5 of
Placket, ch 3, sc in end of row 3 of Placket, [ch 3, sc in
end of next row] twice, ch 3, sc in end of row 3 of Bottom Edging. Fasten off.
Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

C L U TCH
Flap
Border
Rows 15: Rep rows 15 of Border on Jacket Body.
Next rows: [Rep rows 25 consecutively] 4 times. At end of

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QUICK-STITCH

SENSATIONS

Purple majesty
beret & scarf
D E S IGN S B Y F RE D D i e S CH U H

Dress up your winter wardrobe and feel like a queen with

this rich-looking set stitched in royal shades of purple.
Beret
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE

One size fits most

M ATERIAL S

On Line Linie 73 Spot bulky

(chunky) weight yarn (1
oz/83 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball #12 purple shades
Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
24 inches -inch-wide ribbon
Stitch marker
GA U GE

Rnd 1 = 1 inch in diameter

PATTERN NOTE S

Work in continuous rounds, do not turn

or join unless otherwise stated.
Mark first stitch of each round.
BERET
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
do not join (see Pattern Notes). (7 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (14 sc)
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st]
around. (21 sc)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
2 sts] around. (28 sc)
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Color Play
Like rays of sunlight through an
autumn forest, Simply Soft Shadows brings
an intriguing play of colors to all your
projects stitched with this unique,
self-striping yarn. Long, slow color
changes enhance the softness, luster
and sheen you've come to love in all
the yarns in the Simply Soft family of yarns.
Let yourself play with the colors of the
incomparable Caron yarn collection.

Meet the new face

of Caron.

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Shadows

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EASY AS

1-2-3

Canyon colors scarf

D E S IGN B Y M ARIANNE F ORRE S TA L F OR TAHKI - S TAC Y CHAR L E S , N . Y. YARN S

A rich mix of cool

mesa shades and
super-easy granny
motifs come
together in one
sensational scarf.
S KILL LEV EL
F INISHED SIZE

5 x 65 inches, excluding Fringe

M ATERIAL S

N.Y. Yarns Mesa light (light

worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/76 yds/50g per skein):
2 skeins #10 denim (A)
1 skein each #8 raspberry (B) and
#13 brown (C)
Size N/13/9mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GAU GE

Motif = 5 inches square

SCARF
Motif
Make 7 with A.
Make 3 each with B & C.

Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring,

[ch 7, sl st in ring] 7 times, join with ch
3, tr in ring to form last ch sp. (8 ch sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in ch sp just made, ch 3,
(sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-7 sp, [ch 3, sc in
next ch-7 sp, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next
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RETRO

REVISITED

Flower power
pillow & throw
D E S IGN S B Y M ARI L Y N L O S EE F OR CARON INTERNATIONA L

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With a retro look that revisits the colorful, carefree days

of the flower power era, this vibrant set is pure fun!
Pillow
S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE

14 inches square
MATERIAL S

Caron Simply Soft Brites

medium (worsted) weight yarn
(6 oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
1 skein each #9610 grape (MC),
#9609 berry blue (A), #9608
blue mint (B), #9607 limelight
(C), #9606 lemonade (D),
#9605 mango (E), #9604
watermelon (F)
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
hook to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
14-inch pillow form
Pompom maker
GA U GE

Each Motif = 4 inches square

PATTERN NOTE

Use colors A through F for flowers,

mixing them as desired.
Motif
Make 9.

Rnd 1 (RS): With first color of choice, ch

6, (dc, ch 2) 7 times in 6th ch from hook
(first 5 chs count as dc and ch-2), join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (8 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, sc) in
each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With WS facing, join 2nd color
with sl st around post of any dc on rnd
1, ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-3 sp),
[fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next dc
on rnd 1, ch 3] around, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-6, turn.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in

each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn. Fasten off.
Rnd 5: Join 3rd color with sl st around
post of any dc on rnd 3, ch 7, [fpdc
around next dc on rnd 3, ch 4] around,
join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-7, turn.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 4 dc, ch 1, sc) in
each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn. Fasten off.
Rnd 7: Join MC with sl st around post of
any dc on rnd 5, ch 8, [fpdc around next
dc on rnd 5, ch 5] around, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-7, turn.
Rnd 8: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (4 dc, ch 3,
5 dc) in first ch sp (corner), ch 1, *5 dc
in next ch sp**, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next
ch sp (corner), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
With MC, sew or sc Motifs tog in 3 Motifs wide and 3 Motifs long.
Back
Row 1: With MC, ch 55, hdc in 3rd ch
from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(54 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in
each st across, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures same as Front. At end of last row,
fasten off.
Assembly
Rnd 1: With RS of Front facing, working
around outer edge, join MC with sc in
corner ch sp, 2 sc in same ch sp, sc in
each st around, with 3 sc in each corner
ch sp, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Holding Front and Back WS tog,
working through both thicknesses in
ends of rows and in sts, ch 1, evenly sl
st around inserting pillow form before

closing, join with sl st in beg sl st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, working from left to right,
reverse sc (see Fig. 1) in each st around,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1
Pompom
Make 4.

With Pompom maker and colors of your

choice, make 4 Pompoms. Attach 1 to
each corner as shown in photo.

Throw
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE

52 x 68 inches
MATERIALS

Caron Simply Soft Brites

medium (worsted) weight yarn
(6 oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
5 skeins #9610 grape (MC)
1 skein each #9609 berry blue
(A), #9608 blue mint (B),
#9607 limelight (C), #9606
lemonade (D), #9605 mango
(E), #9604 watermelon (F)
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
hook to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GA UGE

Each Motif = 4 inches square

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NOT YOUR

ORDINARY CROCHET

Crocheted &
braided necklace
R e p r i n t e d w i t h p e r m i ss i o n f r o m

D a z z l i n g B e a ded J e w e l r y b y J a c k i e Gu e r r a , S t e r l i n g P u b l i s h i n g C o . , I n c . 2 0 0 6

Give diva dazzle to

any outfit with
this easy, glitzy
necklace that
combines simple
crochet, braiding
and beads!

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S K ILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE

One size fits most

M ATERIALS

6 yds #28 gauge silver wire

Size H/8/5mm crochet hook
Variety of colors, shapes and sizes of
Czech and Japanese glass beads
Variety of colors, shapes and sizes of
Austrian crystal beads

Jump ring
Necklace clasp
Wire cutters
NECKLACE
1. Cut 3 silver wires each 70 inches in
length. Randomly bead 1/3 of each
length of wire with a variety of colors,
shapes and sizes of beads.
2. With size H hook, ch each wire to end
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SLIP INTO STYLE

Tapestry Ensemble
D E S IGN S B Y HEI D I S TE P P F OR CARON INTERNATIONA L

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A striking mix of different yarns in coordinating colors

creates a look of perfect harmony in this ultrachic set.
Dress
S K ILL LEVEL
F INIS HE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium and large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 35 inches (small) [38 inches

(medium), 42 inches (large)]
Length to underarm: 26 inches for all sizes
MATERIAL S

Caron Simply Soft medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
4 [4, 5] skeins #9710 country
blue
Caron Fabulous light (light
worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/160 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball #0010 blue lagoon
Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
GA U GE

5 Stitch Patterns = 4 inches;

10 Stitch Pattern rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
SPECIAL STITCH

Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of

each st on hook, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, yo,
pull through all lps on hook.
S TIT C H PATTERN

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, sc

in same ch, [sk next 2 chs, (2 dc, ch 2,
sc) in next ch] across to end.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch
2, sc) in first ch-2 sp, (2 dc ch 2, sc) in
each ch-2 sp across, turn.

Rep row 2 for pattern, 2 rows form

horizontal zigzag ridge.
Back
Row 1 (RS): With country blue, loosely
ch 73 [79, 85], work row 1 of Stitch
Pattern. (24 [26, 28] pattern sts)
Next rows: Rep row 2 of Stitch Pattern
until piece measures 141/2 inches from
beg, ending on WS.
Waist Shaping
Row 1: Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sl st) in first ch-2
sp, work in Stitch Pattern across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sl st) in first ch-2
sp, work in Stitch Pattern across to last
ch-2 sp, cl (see Special Stitch) in last ch-2
sp, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, cl in first ch-2 sp, continue
in established Stitch Pattern across to
last ch-2 sp, cl in last ch-2 sp, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, cl in first ch-2 sp, work in
Stitch Pattern across, turn.
Next rows: Work in Stitch Pattern across
until piece measures 20 inches from
beg, ending with WS row, turn.
Bust Shaping
Row 1: Continue in Stitch Pattern, across,
ending with dc in last dc, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, sc in same dc, work in
Stitch Pattern across, ending with dc in
last dc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, sc in same dc, work in
Stitch Pattern across, ending with (dc,
ch 2, sc) in turn ch-3 sp, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, work in Stitch Pattern
across, ending with (dc, ch 2, sc) in turn
ch-3 sp, turn. (22 [24, 26] Stitch Patterns)
Next rows: Work in Stitch Pattern across
until piece measures 26 inches from
beg, ending with WS row, turn.

Armhole Shaping
All Sizes

Row 1 (RS): Sl st across to 2 dc of 2nd

ch-2 sp, sc in first dc, work 18 [20, 22]
Stitch Patterns, dc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next ch-2 sp and next st, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as first hdc),
(hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2 sp, work 16
[18, 20] Stitch Patterns, dc dec in next
ch-2 sp and next st, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Medium & Large Sizes Only

Row 3: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2

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First Back
Row 1: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2
sp, work 3 Stitch Patterns, dc dec in
next ch-2 sp and next st, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2
sp, work 2 Stitch Patterns, dc dec in
next ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2
sp, work 1 Stitch Pattern, dc dec in next
ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, work
Stitch Pattern, sc in next st, sl st in top
of turning ch. Fasten off.
2nd Back
Row 1: With RS facing, beg at left edge,
count over same number of sts from
armhole edge as worked for First Back,
join with sl st in sc of next Stitch Pattern, ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2

Front
Work same as Back until piece measures
26 inches from beg, ending with WS
row.

71/2 [8, 81/2]"

5"

2ndBack
Underarm & Neck Shaping
Row 1: With RS facing, join with sl st
in 11th [12th, 13th] ch-2 sp from left
edge, sc in same sp, work 8 [9, 10]
Stitch Patterns, dc dec in next ch-2 sp
19
[21,
23]"st, turn.
and
next

First Underarm &

Neck Shaping
Row 1 (RS): Sl st across to 2 dc of 2nd
ch-2 sp, sc in first of the 2 dc, work
8 [9, 10] Stitch Patterns, dc dec in
next ch sp and next st, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2
sp, work 6 [7, 8] Stitch Patterns, dc dec
in next ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2
sp, work 5 Stitch Patterns, dc dec in
next ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, work 4
Stitch Patterns, dc dec in next ch-2 sp
and next st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch sp,

13 [141/4, 151/2]"

5"

Row 5: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2

sp, work 17 Stitch Patterns, dc dec in
next ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, work 16
Stitch Patterns, dc dec in next ch-2 sp
and next st, turn.

work 2 Stitch Patterns, dc dec in next

ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2
sp, work 1 Stitch Pattern, dc dec in next
31/2 [31/2, 41/4] " 31/4"
ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, work 1
Stitch Pattern, sc in next st, sl st in top
of beg ch. Fasten off.

Sleeve
17 [171/2, 18]"

Large Size Only

sp, work 3 Stitch Patterns, dc dec in

next ch-2 sp and next st, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2
sp, work 2 Stitch Patterns, dc dec in
next ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, work 1
Stitch Pattern, dc dec in next ch-2 sp
and next st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, (hdc, ch 1, sc) in first ch-2
sp, sc in next dc, sl st in next st. Fasten
off.
121/2 [13, 131/2]"

sp, work [17, 19] Stitch Patterns, dc dec

in next ch-2 sp and next st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, work [16,
17] Stitch Patterns, dc dec in next ch-2
sp and next st, turn.

81/4"

19 [21, 23]"

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13 [141/4, 151/2]"

71/2 [8, 81/2]"

Left
Front

5"

121/2 [13, 131/2]"

71/2 [8, 81/2]"

Back

5"

121/2 [13, 131/2]"

31/2 [31/2, 41/4] " 31/4"

83/4 [10, 11]"

121/2 [13, 131/2]"

Ta p es try E n s e m bl e

Rows 26: Rep rows 26 of First Underarm and Neck Shaping.

Row 7: Ch 1, (hdc, ch 1, sc) in fist ch-2 sp,
sc in next dc, sl st in next dc. Fasten off.
Sew side seams.
Straps & Neck Edging
Rnd 1: With 2 strands blue lagoon held
tog, ch 45 for left Strap, join with sl
st to tip of left Back, work 1 row sc
around entire upper edge, place marker
every 10th st to help counting the sts as
follows: evenly sp 35 [39, 43] sc around
each underarm, 3 sc in tip of both
Fronts, evenly sp 16 [20, 24] sc along
each center Front and work sc dec (see
Stitch Guide) in 3 sts at center V, ch 46
at tip of right Back for right Strap, sc
in 3rd ch from hook and in each rem
ch, evenly sp 36 sc across Back neck, sc
in each ch of left Strap, around end of

Strap and 1 row of sl sts down opposite

side of ch, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts, sc
dec in next 2 sts, [sc in each of next 4
sts, sc dec in next 2 sts] across to right
Strap with 3 sc at Front tips and sc dec
in next 3 sts at Front V, sl st in each st
along both sides of right Strap, [sc in
each of next 4 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts]
across Back neck to left Strap, sl st in
each st along side of left Strap, join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Next row: With RS facing, working from
left to right across front edge, join with
sc in first st at Strap, reverse sc (see Fig.
1) across to next Strap. Fasten off.
Next row: Rep last row across back neck
edge.
Try Dress on, adjust length of Straps if
needed and sew in place.

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1

Jacket
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZES

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium and large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 37 inches (small) [41 inches

(medium), 46 inches (large)]
Length: 12 [13, 13] inches
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Swing
& sway
D E S IGN S B Y VA S HTI BRAHA

F OR CARON INTERNATIONA L

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A short, sexy skirt accented with long, ribbon-yarn fringe

is perfectly complemented by a matching sassy wrap.
Skirt

each ch across, turn. (108 [120, 128, 140] sc)

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn.

S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium, large and X-large
are in [ ].
F INI SHE D GAR MENT
MEA S U RE M ENT S

Hips: 37 inches (small) [41 inches

(medium), 45 inches (large), 49 inches
(X-large)]
Length: 14 inches, excluding Fringe
MATERIAL S

Caron Simply Soft medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
2 [3, 3, 3] skeins
#9727 black
Caron Fabulous light (light
worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/160 yds/50g per ball):
1 [1, 1, 2] balls #0013
country cottage
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
GA U GE

15 sc = 4 inches; 18 sc rows =
4 inches
Take time to check gauge.

Shaping
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, place marker in
last st, sc in each of next 35 [39, 31, 34] sts,
*2 sc in next st, place marker in last st, sc in
each of next 35 [39, 31, 34] sts, rep from *
across, turn. (111 [123, 132, 144] sc)
Row 5: Rep row 2.
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, move marker,
*sc in each st across** to next marker, 2
sc in marked st, move marker, rep from
* across, ending last rep at **, turn. (114
[126, 136, 148] sc)
Rows 723: Rep rows 5 and 6 alternately
staggering incs so that they are evenly
distributed, using markers to identify
where the incs were made on previous
rows, do not place too many inc at edges,
ending with row 5. (138 [150, 168, 180]
sc at end of last row)
Row 24: [Rep row 6] 0 [1, 0, 1] times,
turn. (138 [153, 168, 184] sc)
Next rows: Rep row 2, until piece measures 133/4 inches from beg.
At end of last row, if you wish to adjust
length, add or subtract rows before you
fasten off. At end of last row, leaving

3 4

/"

29 [32, 34, 37]"

SKIRT
Row 1: With black, loosely ch 109 [121,
129, 141], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in

Waistband
Rnd 1: Working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1, with RS facing, join
black with sl st at seam, ch 1, sc in each
ch around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, sk next st, [bphdc (see Stitch
Guide) around next st, ch 1, sk next st]
around, join with sl st in first bphdc.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [sc in next ch sp, ch 1] around,
join with sl st in first st of beg ch-2, turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in next ch sp, ch 1]
around, join with sl st in beg sc, turn.
Fasten off.
Drawstring
With black, ch to desired length. Fasten off.
Weave Drawstring through ch sp of rnd 3
on Waistband.
Fringe
Cut 108 [120, 128, 140] strands of country cottage each 45 inches long, or if you
made Skirt length adjustments, lengthen
or shorten strands accordingly. Holding 2
strands tog, fold in half, pull fold through
indicated space, pull ends through fold.
Pull to tighten.
Attach Fringe to each ch sp on rnd 3 of
Waistband. Trim ends.

Wrap
SKILL LEV EL

PATTERN NOTE

Skirt

133/4"

FINISHE D SIZES

141/2"

Skirt is designed to be worn slightly

below the waist and is worked from
the waist down, so length may be
adjusted as desired after fitting.

long end for sewing, fasten off.

Sew side seam.

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium and large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

37 [41, 45, 49]"

Width at lower edge: 45 inches (small)

[56 inches (medium), 70 inches (large)]
Length: 12 inches, excluding Edging
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Blue Brilliance Bolero

D E S IGN B Y JO Y CE BRAGG

Its your time to shine in this delectably chic little jacket

thats as soft as a cloud and sparkles like spun sugar.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium and large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 34 inches (small) [37 inches

(medium), 41 inches (large)]
M ATERIAL S

Patons Silverlash medium

(worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/164 yds/50g per skein):
2 [3, 4] skeins #81128
blue brilliance
Patons Lacette fine (baby)
weight yarn (1 oz/235 yds/
50g per skein):
2 [3, 4] skeins #30128
beautiful blue
Patons Brilliant light (light
worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/166 yds/50g per skein):
1 [2, 3] skeins #03143 blue shimmer
Sizes G/6/4mm and L/11/8mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GA U GE

Size L hook and 2 strands yarn

held together: 3 dc = 1 inch;
2 pattern rows = 1 inch
Take time to check gauge.

BOLERO
Right Front
Row 1: Holding 1 strand each of blue

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brilliance and beautiful blue tog, with

size L hook, ch 11 [14, 18], sc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(10 [13, 17] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across with 2 sc
in last st, turn. (11 [14, 18] sc)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st,
dc in each st across, turn. (12 [15, 19] dc)
Rows 413 [413, 415]: Rep rows 2 and 3
alternately. (22 [25, 31] dc at end of last row)
Row 14 [14, 16]: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, ending with 4 sc in last st, turn.
(25 [28, 34] sc)
Row 15 [15, 17]: Rep row 3. (26 [29, 35] dc)
Armhole Shaping
Row 16 [16, 18]: Sl st in each of first 4 sts,
sc in each st across, turn. (22 [25, 31] sc)
Row 17 [17, 19]: Rep row 3, leaving sl sts
unworked. (23 [26, 32] dc)
Row 18 [18, 20]: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sts, sc in each st
across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
(21 [24, 30] sc)
Row 19 [19, 21]: Rep row 3. (22 [25, 31] dc)
Row 20 [20, 22]: Rep row 18. (20 [23,
27] sc)
Row 21 [21, 23]: Rep row 3. (21 [24, 30] dc)
Row 22 [22, 24]: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, leaving last 2 sts unworked, turn.
(19 [22, 28] sc)
Row 23 [23, 25]: Sl st in each of first 2
sts, ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
(18 [21, 27] dc)
Row 24 [24, 26]: Rep row 22 [22, 24].
(16 [19, 25] sc)
Row 25 [25, 27]: Ch 3, dc in each st
across, turn.

Row 26 [26, 28]: Ch 1, sc in each st

across, turn.
Rows 2730 [2732, 2934]: Rep rows
25 and 26 alternately. At end of last
row, do not turn.
Row 31 [33, 35]: Working in ends of row,
sc in each row across. Fasten off.
Left Front
Work same as Right Front, reversing shaping.
Back
Row 1: Holding 1 strand of blue brilliance and beautiful blue tog, with size
L hook, ch 45 [48, 52], sc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(44 [47, 51] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 until piece
measures 71/2 [71/2, 81/2] inches, ending
with row 2.
Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Sl st in each of first 4 sts, ch 3,
dc in each st across, leaving last 3 sts
unworked, turn. (38 [41, 45] dc)
Row 2: Rep row 2 of Back.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 sts, dc in each st across,
ending with dc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
(36 [39, 43] dc)
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Back for
another 8 [9, 9] inches.
First Shoulder Shaping

Next row: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 [11,

13] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
(10 [12, 14] dc)
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Lacy Shells Pullover

D E S IGN B Y NAZANIN S . F AR D F OR D M C

A pretty, openwork pattern of lacy shells defines the

flattering and feminine appeal of this must-have spring top.
S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small,

medium or large, depending on size
of hook used (see Stitch Pattern note for
how to adjust for smaller or larger sizes).
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 33 inches (small) [36 inches

(medium), 40 inches (large)]
MATERIAL S

DMC Senso Rainbow Cotton size

3 crochet cotton (100 yds per ball):
25 balls #1605 beige
Size crochet hook listed in gauge for
size made or size needed to obtain
gauge
Tapestry needle
GA U GE

Size C hook (small): 2 pattern reps

= 4 inches; 14 pattern rows =4
inches
Size E hook (medium): 2 pattern
reps = 5 inches; 13 pattern rows =
4 inches
Size F hook (large): 2 pattern reps
= 5 inches; 12 pattern rows = 4
inches
PATTERN NOTE S

Pullover is worked in rounds from

bottom edge to underarm, then Front
and Back are separated and worked
in rows.
Sleeves are worked from top down by
working in armhole.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Shell: (Dc, ch 1, {dc, ch 1} 3 times) in

next ch sp.
Picot: Ch 5, sl st in first ch of ch-5.
S TITCH PATTERN

Note: Pattern is worked in a multiple of 15

sts; garment size can be adjusted by adding
or decreasing even number of multiples.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in first ch, [ch 5, sk next 4
chs, sc in next ch] around, join with sl st
in first ch of beg ch-5.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *shell (see
Special Stitches), sc in next ch sp, ch 5, sc
in next ch sp, ch 1, rep from * around,
join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 5, sk
next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk
next ch sp, shell in next ch-5 sp, ch 1,
sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep
from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3.
Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately for pattern.
BOR D ER PATTERN

Working in starting ch on opposite side

of row 1 or in sts, join with sc in first ch
or st, *picot (see Special Stitches), sk next
5 chs or sts, (dc, picot) 4 times in next
ch or st, sk next 5 chs or sts**, sc in next
ch or st, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join with sl st in beg sc.

Rnds 244: Work Stitch Pattern.

Back
Divide work in half with joining at side,
work in Stitch Pattern in rows, instead
of rnds for 23 rows for a total of 67
rows. At end of last row, fasten off.
Left Front
Row 45: Join with sc at armhole
edge, work in pattern only on next
7 shells, turn.
Row 46: Sl st in each of first 5 sts and
chs to center of shell, work in pattern
across, turn.
Row 47: Work in established pattern.
Row 48: Sl st in each of first 5 sts and
chs to center of shell, work in pattern
across, turn. (4 shells)
Rows 4967: Work in established pattern.
Row 68: Join Front and Back shoulder
by working 1 row of sc through both
thicknesses in Front and Back shells.
Fasten off.
Right Front
Work same as for Left Side of Front.

PULLOVER

Sleeve
Rnd 1: Working in ends of rows, join
with sc at bottom of armhole, ch 5,
evenly sp [sc, ch 5] 77 times, join with
sl st in first beg sc. (78 sc)
Rnds 253: Work in established pattern.
Rnd 54: Work Border Pattern. Fasten off.

Body
Rnd 1: Ch 210, join with sl st in first ch to
form ring, work rnd 1 of Stitch Pattern.

Finishing
Work Border Pattern around bottom edge
and neckline. C!

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Feelin Lucky Bolero

D E S IGN B Y M ICHE L E m a k s THO M P S ON F OR COAT S & C L ARK

You dont need the luck of the Irish to have a winning

look when you wear this vibrant and flattering little jacket.
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZES

Instructions given fit womans size

small; changes for medium and large
are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 37 inches (small) [41 inches

(medium), 45 inches (large)]
MATERIALS

Aunt Lydias Twinkles light

(light worsted) cotton yarn (1
oz/93 yds/50g per ball):
7 [8, 9] balls #283 lime
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GA UGE

12 dc = 4 inches; 8 dc rows =
5 inches
Take time to check gauge.

BOLERO
Back
Row 1 (RS): Ch 59 [65, 71], dc in 4th ch
from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc) and
in each ch across, turn. (57 [63, 69] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each
st across, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 61/4 [61/4, 71/2] inches from beg.
Armhole Shaping
Next row: Sl st in each of first 7 sts, ch 3,
dc in each st across to last 6 sts, leaving
last 6 sts unworked, turn. (45 [51, 57] dc)
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Spring Colors
jacket
D E S IGN B Y L I S A GENTR Y F OR COAT S & C L ARK

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Soft pastel colors and a light, openwork pattern make this

pretty jacket the perfect topper for cool spring days.
S K ILL LEVEL
F INIS HE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium and large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 32 inches (small) [36 inches

(medium), 41 inches (large)]

GAUGE

5 V-sts = 4 inches; 12 pattern rows =

5 inches
Take time to check gauge.
SPECIAL STITCHES

V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in

place indicated.
Shell: 9 dc in place indicated.

MATERIAL S

Aunt Lydias Razzle Dazzle light

(light worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/121 yds/50g per ball):
12 [13, 14] balls #912
spring multi
Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

JACKET
Back
Row 1: Ch 82 [90, 98], V-st (see Special
Stitches) in 5th ch from hook, [sk next 3
chs, V-st in next ch] across, ending with
dc in last st, turn. (20 [22, 24) V-sts)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 3 dc in

This Pillow was designed in Tunisian Crochet

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155 colors in Perl Sizes 5, 8, 12, & the
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Solid dyed to be washfast and bleachfast.

next ch-2 sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2

sp] across, ending with dc in last st,
turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next 3 sts,
shell (see Special Stitches) in next ch-1
sp, sk next 3 sts, [sc in next ch-1 sp, sk
next 3 sts, shell in next ch-1 sp, sk next
3 sts] across, ending with sc in last st,
turn. (10 [11, 12] shells)
Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1),
sk 2 sts of shell, *sc in next st, ch 3, sk
next 3 sts, sc in next st**, ch 3, sk next 5
sts, rep from * across, ending last rep at
**, ch 1, sk next 2 sts, dc in last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, sk next ch-1 sp, *V-st in
next st**, sk next ch-3 sp, rep from *
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Chic Street
Twin Set
D E S IGN S B Y NAZANIN S . F AR D F OR D M C

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Classic black and white come together in A striking MIX

OF UNCLUTTERED LINES IN THIS CHIC shell and cardigan set.
S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium and large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENTS MEASUREMENTS

Sleeveless Top bust: 34 inches (small)

[42 inches (medium), 49
inches (large)]
Cardigan bust: 36 inches (small) [44
inches (medium), 51 inches (large)]
MATERIAL S

DMC Senso Metallics size 3 crochet

cotton (100 yds per ball):
30 [32, 34] balls #1401 motherof-pearl (MC)
5 [6, 7] balls #1404 deep
midnight (CC)
Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread to match
6 black 1-inch buttons
Stitch markers
GA U GE

23 hdc = 4 inches; 7 hdc rows =

2 inches; 11 Lace Pattern rows =
4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
SPECIAL STITCH

Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in place

indicated.
LA C E PATTERN

Row 1: Working in multiples of 5 plus 3

sts, ch 3 (counts as first dc), sk next 2 sts,
*shell (see Special Stitch) in next st**, sk
next 4 sts, rep from * across, ending last
rep at **, sk next 2 sts, dc in last st, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3, dc in
next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc between next 2

shells] across ending with sc in last st,

turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, sk all sc, shell in each dc
across, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

SLEEVELESS TOP
Back
Row 1: With MC, ch 103 [128, 148],
shell in 5th ch from hook (first 5 chs
count as first dc and 2 sk chs), [sk next
4 chs, shell in next ch] across, ending
with sk next 2 chs, dc in last ch, turn.
(20 [25, 29] shells, 2 dc)
Rows 212: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Lace
Pattern, ending with row 2. At end of
last row, fasten off.
Row 13: Join CC with sl st in first st, ch 6
(counts as first tr and ch-2), sc in next dc,
[ch 4, sc in next dc] across, ending with
ch 2, tr in last st, turn.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next ch-2
sp, sc in each st and in each ch across to
last ch-2 sp, sk last ch-2 sp, sc in last st,
turn. (98 [123, 143] sc)
Rows 1518: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 19: Join MC with sl st in first st,
ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st
across, turn.
Row 20: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 21: Ch 2, [hdc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 sts] 3 times, hdc in each st
across to last 7 sts, [hdc dec in next
2 sts] 3 times, hdc in last st, turn. (92
[117, 137] hdc)
Rows 2229: Rep rows 20 and 21 alternately. (68 [93, 113] hdc at end of last
row)
Rows 3036: Rep row 20.
Row 37: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each of next 3 sts,

hdc in each st across to last 4 sts, 2 hdc

in each of next 3 sts, hdc in last st, turn.
(74 [99, 119] hdc)
Row 38: Rep row 20.
Row 39: Rep row 37. (80 [105, 125] hdc)
Rows 4042: Rep row 20.
Row 43: Rep row 37. (86 [111, 131] hdc)
Row 44: Rep row 20.
Row 45: Rep row 37. (92 [117, 137] hdc)
Rows 4648: Rep row 20.
Row 49: Rep row 37. (98 [123, 143] hdc)
Rows 50 & 51: Rep row 20.
Armhole Shaping
Row 52: Sl st in each of first 8 sts, ch 2,
hdc in each st across, leaving last 7 sts
unworked, turn. (84 [109, 129] hdc)
Row 53: Sl st in each of first 5 sts, ch 2,
hdc in each st across, leaving last 4 sts
unworked, turn. (76 [101, 121] hdc)
Rows 54 & 55: Sl st in each of first 3 sts,
ch 2, hdc in each st across, leaving last
2 sts unworked, turn. (68 [93, 113] sc at
end of last row)
Rows 5661: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, ch
2, hdc in each st across, leaving last st
unworked, turn. (56 [81, 101] sc at end
of last row)
Rows 6278: Rep row 20.
First Neck Shaping
Row 79: Work in pattern across first 13
[25, 35] sts, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn.
Row 80: Work in pattern across first 6
[12, 17] sts, sl st in next st, leaving rem
sts unworked. Fasten off.
2nd Neck Shaping
Row 79: Sk next 30 [31, 37] sts on Back,
join with sl st in next st, ch 2, work in
pattern across, turn.
Row 80: Sl st in each of first 7 [14, 9] sts,
ch 2, hdc in each of next 5 [11, 16] sts,

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leaving rem sts unworked, turn. Fasten off.

Front
Rows 149: Rep rows 149 of Back.
First Side
Row 50: Work in pattern across first 46 [58,
68] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Row 51: Work even in pattern across, turn.
Armhole Shaping

Row 52: Sl st in each first 5 sts, ch 2, hdc

in each st across, turn. (42 [54, 64] hdc)
Row 53: Work in pattern across, leaving last
3 sts unworked, turn. (39 [51, 61] hdc)
Row 54: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, ch 2,
work in pattern across, turn. (37 [49,
59] hdc)
Row 55: Work in pattern across, leaving last
2 sts unworked, turn. (35 [47, 57] hdc)
Rows 5661: Rep rows 54 and 55 alternately. (23 [35, 45] sc at end of last row)
Rows 6270: Work even in pattern, turn.
Rows 7174: Rep rows 54 and 55 alternately. (15 [27, 37] sc at end of last row)
Row 75: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, ch 2,
work in pattern across, turn. (14 [26,
36] hdc)
Rows 7679: Work even in pattern, turn.
Row 80: Sl st in each of first 9 [15, 20]
sts, work in pattern across, turn. Fasten
off. (6 [12, 17] hdc)
2nd Side
Row 50: Sk next 6 sts on Front, mark
these sts for placket, work in pattern
across, turn.
Row 51: Work even in pattern across, turn.
Armhole Shaping

Row 52: Work in pattern, leaving last 4

sts unworked, turn. (42 [54, 64] hdc)
Row 53: Sl st in each of first 4 sts, ch 2,
work in pattern across, turn.
Row 54: Work in pattern across, leaving
last 2 sts unworked, turn.
Row 55: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, ch 2,
work in pattern across, turn.
Rows 5661: Rep rows 54 and 55 alternately.

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(23 [35, 45] sc at end of last row)

Rows 6270: Work even in pattern, turn.
Rows 7174: Rep rows 54 and 55 alternately. (15 [27, 37] sc at end of last row)
Row 75: Work in pattern across, leaving
last st unworked, turn. (14 [26, 36] hdc)
Rows 7679: Work even in pattern, turn.
Row 80: Work in pattern across first 6
[12, 17] sts. Fasten off.
Sew side and shoulder seams.
Armhole Trim
Rnd 1: Join CC with sc at side seam,
working in ends of rows, evenly sp sc
around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnds 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc. At end of last rnd,
fasten off.
Rep on rem armhole.
Neck Trim
Row 1: Join CC with sc to the right front
edge of the neckline, ch 1, evenly sp sc
across right front, back and left front, turn.
Rows 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Left Front Placket
Row 1: Join CC with sc at top left front
edge, evenly sp 20 sc across, turn.
Rows 24: Ch 1 sc in each st across, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Right Front Placket
Row 1: Join CC with sc at top right front
edge, evenly sp 20 sc across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3 (buttonhole row): Ch 1, sc in each
of first 3 sts, [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in
each of next 4 sts] twice, ch 2, sk next 2
sts, sc in each of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st and each ch
across. Fasten off.
Overlap Right Front Placket over Left
Front Placket at bottom edge. Sew to
marked sts on 2nd Side.
Sew buttons to Left Front Trim opposite
buttonholes.

CARDIGAN
Back
Row 1: With CC, ch 103 [128, 148], sc
in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch
across, turn. (102 [127, 147] sc)
Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 5: Join MC with sl st in first st, work
row 1 of Lace Pattern.
Rows 612: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Lace
Pattern. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 13: Join CC with sl st in first st, ch 6
(counts as first tr and ch-2), sc in next dc,
[ch 4, sc in next dc] across, ending with
ch 2, tr in last st, turn.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next ch-2
sp, sc in each st and in each ch across to
last ch-2 sp, sk last ch-2 sp, sc in last st,
turn. (98 [123, 143] sc)
Rows 1517: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 18: Join MC with sl st in first st, ch
2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Rows 1942: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Armhole Shaping
Row 43: Sl st in each of first 6 sts, ch 2,
hdc in each st across, leaving last 5 sts
unworked, turn. (88 [113, 133] hdc)
Rows 44 & 45: Sl st in each of first 3 sts,
ch 2, hdc in each st across, leaving last 2
sts unworked, turn. (84 [109, 129] hdc)
Rows 46 & 47: Sl st in each of first 2 sts,
ch 2, hdc in each st across, leaving last
st unworked, turn. (76 [101, 121] sc at
end of last row)
Rows 4866: Work even in pattern, turn.
First Shoulder
Row 67: Work in established pattern
across first 21 sts, sl st in next st, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn. (54 [79, 99] sc)
Row 68: Sl st in each of first 13 sts, work
in pattern across each of next 8 sts.
Fasten off.

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2nd Shoulder
Row 67: Sk next 32 [57, 77] sts on Back,
join MC with sl st in next st, work in
pattern across next 21 sts, turn.
Row 68: Work in pattern across first 8
sts, sl st in next st, leaving rem sts unworked. Fasten off.
Right Front
Row 1: With CC, ch 53 [63, 73], sc
in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch
across, turn. (52 [62, 72] sc)
Rows 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 5: Join MC with sl st in first st, work
row 1 of Lace Pattern.
Rows 612: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Lace
Pattern. At end of last row, fasten off.
(10 [12, 14] shells)
Row 13: Join CC with sl st in first st, ch 6
(counts as first tr and ch-2), sc in next dc,
[ch 4, sc in next dc] across, ending with
ch 2, tr in last st, turn.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each st and
in each ch across, turn. (52 [62, 72] sc)
Rows 1517: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 18: Join MC with sl st in first st, ch
2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Rows 1942: Ch 2, hdc in each st
across, turn.
Armhole Shaping
Row 43: Sl st in each of first 5 sts, ch 2, hdc
in each st across, turn. (48 [58, 68] sc)
Row 44: Work in pattern across to last
2 sts, sl st in next st, leave last st unworked, turn. (46 [56, 66] sc)
Row 45: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, work
in pattern across, turn. (45 [55, 65] sc)
Row 46: Work in pattern across, turn.
Row 47: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, work
in pattern across, turn. (44 [54, 64] sc)
Rows 4859: Work in pattern across, turn.
Neck Shaping
Row 60: Sl st in each of first 8 sts, work
in pattern across, turn. (37 [47, 57] sc)

Row 61: Work in pattern across to last 5

sts, sl st in next st, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (32 [42, 52] sc)
Row 62: Sl st in each of first 6 sts, work
in pattern across, turn. (27 [37, 47] sc)
Row 63: Work in pattern across to last 2
sts, sl st in next st, leaving rem st unworked, turn. (25 [35, 45] sc)
Row 64: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, work
in pattern across, turn. (23 [33, 43] sc)
Rows 6567: Work in pattern across, turn.
Row 68: Work in pattern across first 8
sts, sl st in next st, leaving rem sts unworked. Fasten off.

My sales
representative
is right on
with her ad

suggestions.

Left Front
Work same as Right Front, reverse shaping for Armhole Shaping and Neck
Shaping.
Sew shoulder seams.
Sleeve
Make 2.
Row 1: With
CC,
ch 73 to
[93,
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thrilled
be113],
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in Quilters
World.
in 2ndadvertise
ch from hook
and in each
ch
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only
is
the
magazine
and
across, turn. (72 [92, 112] sc)
user-friendly
Row 24:
Ch 1, sc in each, itst also
across, turn.
encompasses
quilts
At end of last row, fasten off.from
traditional
to slartst and
everything
Row 5: Join
MC with
in first
st, work
in-between. With such a wide
row 1 of Lace Pattern.
range of do-able projects,
Rows 620: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Lace
my ad reaches a broad
Pattern. At end of last row, fasten off.
cross-section of quilters
(14 [18,
22] shells)
- more
bang for my buck!
Row 21: Join
CC
with sl stteam
in firstows
st, ch 6
The successful
(countsseamlessly
as first tr andfrom
ch-2),
sc
in
next
dc,
ad sales through
[ch 4, the
sc inart
next
dc] across, and
ending
with
department
right
on
ch 2, trup
in to
lastthe
st, editorial
turn.
staff.
Row 22: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next ch-2
sp, sc in each st and in each ch across to
last ch-2 sp, sk last ch-2 sp, sc in last st,
turn. (68 [88, 108] sc)
Rows 23 & 24: Ch 1, evenly sp dec 6 sts,
sc in each st across, turn. (56 [76, 96] sc
at end of last row)
Row 25: Join MC with sl st in first st, ch
2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 26: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.

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SLIP INTO STYLE

Gold rush
tunic
D E S IGN B Y M ARI L Y N L O S EE F OR CARON INTERNATIONA L

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Lustrous, golden ribbon-yarn trim

gives rich Detail to this beautiful beaded
tunic with figure-flattering style.

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Working with the

S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium and large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 38 inches (small) [41 inches

(medium), 45 inches (large)]
MATERIAL S

Caron Simply Soft medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
4 [5, 6] skeins #9701 white
Caron Fabulous light (light
worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/160 yds/50g per ball):
3 balls #0014 topaz
Sizes H/8/5mm and J/10/6mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Embellish-Knit Machine by Bond
America (optional)
13g glass cube 4mm gold-lined clear
beads #68286 from Blue Moon Beads
Stitch markers
GA U GE

Size H hook: 13 st patterns =

6 inches; 9 pattern rows = 5 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTE S

Back and Front are worked separately

to create side slits, and then joined. The
remainder of the Body to underarm is
worked as 1 piece, and then divided
for armholes.
Sleeves are worked from armhole down
to lower edge.

SPECIAL STITCH

Bead double crochet (bead dc): Yo,

insert hook in next st, yo, pull lp through,
pull up bead, complete as for dc.
BEAD S TITCH PATTERN

Note: Beads are added on WS rows, stagger

beads as follows.
Row 1 (WS): With size H hook, ch 2, [dc
in each of next 5 sts, bead dc (See Special Stitch) in next st] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in each of next 3 sts,
[bead dc, dc in each of next 5 sts]
across, turn.
Row 4: Rep row 2.
CORD

Make ch 4 yds in length, sc in 2nd ch

from hook and in each ch across. Fasten
off. Or, with Embellish-Knit Machine
and to-paz, make 4 yds of Cord according to manufacturers instructions.

TUNIC
Front Bottom
Row 1: With size H hook and white, ch
85, [93, 101], dc in 3rd ch from hook,
[ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch] across
(mesh), turn. (41 [45, 49] mesh)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch-1),
sk next ch sp, dc in next st, work in
pattern across, turn.
Rows 312: Rep row 2. At end of last row,
fasten off.
Back Bottom
Rows 111: Rep rows 111 of Front Bottom.
Row 12: Rep row 2.
Joining
Rnd 13: Rep row 2 across, place marker in

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Pot O gold Shrug

D E S IGN B Y TA M M Y HI L D EBRAN D F OR CARON INTERNATIONA L

A decadent blend of luxurious yarns gives rich, highfashion looks to this Shimmery, sophisticated shrug.

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S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit womans size small;

changes for medium, large and X-large
are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 34 inches (small) [40 inches

(medium), 43 inches (large), 48
inches (X-large)]
MATERIAL S

Caron Pizazz super bulky

(super chunky) weight yarn
(1 oz/28 yds/50g per ball):
12 [15, 18, 21] balls #0005
meadow
Caron Bliss bulky (chunky)
weight yarn (1 oz/82 yds/
50g per ball):
2 [2, 3, 3] balls #0009 jade
Size P/15/10mm crochet hook or
hook needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
GA U GE

With meadow: 7 sc = 4 inches;

6 pattern rows = 4 inches; 4 rows
of Border = 2 inches
With 2 strands jade: 3 rows =
2 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTE S

Garment is worked from side to side

for Back and Fronts in 1 piece. Sleeves
are worked separately.
Row 2 (double crochet, chain 1) and
row 3 (single crochet) are repeated for
stitch pattern throughout.

SHRUG
Left Front
Row 1 (WS): With meadow, ch 56 [58,
60, 62], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
each ch across, turn. (55 [57, 59, 61] sc)
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1),

[sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1] across to

last 2 sts, sk next st, dc in last st, turn. (28
[29, 30, 31] dc, 27 [28, 29, 30] ch-1 sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc in next ch
sp, sc in next st] across, turn.
Rows 47: Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately.
Back
Row 8: Ch 4, [sk next st, dc in next st,
ch 1] 11 times, sk next st, dc in next st,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (13 dc,
12 ch sps)
Row 9: Rep row 3 across Back. (25 sc)
Rows 1016 [1018, 1020, 1022]: Rep
rows 2 and 3 alternately, ending with
row 2. At end of last row, do not turn.
Back ends at Back neck, not at shoulder.
Right Front
Next row: Ch 31 [33, 35, 37], sc in 2nd
ch from hook and in each ch across, sc
in next st on Back, continue in pattern
across, turn. (55 [57, 59, 61] sc)
Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately]
3 times. At end of last row, fasten off.
Right Front Edging
Next row: With RS facing, working along
center Front sts, join meadow with sl
st at lower edge, ch 4, [sk next st, dc in
next st, ch 1] 11 times, sk next st, dc in
next st, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
(13 dc, 12 ch sps)
Small size only, fasten off.
Next row: Rep row 3. (25 sc)
Next row: Ch 3, sk next st, hdc in next st,
[ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st] across.
Medium size only, fasten off.
Next row: Rep row 3.
Next row: Ch 3, sk next st, hdc in next st,
[ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st] across.
Large size only, fasten off.
Next row: Rep last 2 rows. At end of last
row. Fasten off.
Left Front Edging
Next row: With WS facing, working
along center Front sts, join meadow
with sl st at lower edge, ch 4, [sk next st,

dc in next st, ch 1] 11 times, sk next st,

dc in next st, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (13 dc, 12 ch sps)
Next rows: Work same rows of Right
Front Edging.
Fold Fronts over and matching pattern
sew 12 pattern sts tog on each side for
side seams.
Sleeve
Rnd 1: Working in armholes, join meadow
with sl st at underarm seam, ch 4, sk next
st, [dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around,
join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn.
(16 [17, 18, 19] dc, 16 [17, 18, 19] ch sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next ch sp,
[sc in next st, sc in next ch sp] around,
join with sl st in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 4, sk next st, [dc in next st, ch
1, sk next st] around, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch ch-4, turn.
Next rnds: Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately
until Sleeve measures 16 [161/2, 17,
171/2] inches or to desired length from
beg, ending with rnd 2. Fasten off.
Border
Rnd 1 (WS): With WS facing, join
meadow with sc in first st at neck edge
of Right Front, [sc in next ch sp, sc in
next st] across to lower edge, working
ends of rows across bottom edge, [2 sc
in each hdc or dc row, sc in end of each
sc row] across to Left Front, [sc in next
ch sp, sc in next st] across to Back, [2 sc
in each hdc or dc row, sc in end of each
sc row] across back, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Holding 2 strands of jade tog,
join with sc at side seam, sc in each st
around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnds 3 & 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around,
join with sl st in beg sc. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Cuff
Rnd 1: Holding 2 strands of jade tog,
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DRESS IT UP

fun & Flirty Capelet

D E S IGN b y M a r i ly n L o s e e f o r C a r o n I n t e r n a t i o n a l

Easy, fluid style finished off with a flirty ruffled edging

gives feminine flair to this sassy AND VERSATILE LITTLE WRAP.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE

One size fits most

M ATERIAL S

Caron Charming bulky

(chunky) weight yarn (1
oz/55 yds/50g per ball):
5 balls #0007 blue green
Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
GA U GE

Gauge for this project is not important.

PATTERN NOTE

Due to the texture of the yarn, it may

be difficult to see the stitches as you
work; work each double crochet in
space between the double crochet
stitches of previous row.
SPECIAL STITCH

Increase (inc): 2 dc in sp between

next 2 dc, mark sp between these
2 sts.

CAPELET
Row 1: Ch 42, dc in 4th ch from hook,
dc in each ch across, turn. (40 dc, 39 sp
between dc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), [dc in sp
between dc] 3 times, inc (see Special
Stitch), [dc in next 4 sps, inc] across, ending with dc in last 5 sps, turn. (47 dc)
Rows 310: Ch 2, [dc in sp between sts
across to marker, inc in marked sp]
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Sweater Pattern
An elegant loose-fitting
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Quad-Triangle
Poncho
D E S IGN B Y ROB Y N KE L L Y

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Four easy pieces joined in a unique, triangle-edged design

POINT OUT THE EYE-CATCHING STYLE OF this chic cover-up.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INIS HED SIZE

One size fits most

MATERIAL S

Bernat Soft Boucl bulky

(chunky) weight yarn (5
oz/255 yds/140g) per skein):
2 skeins #26515 softest straw
Bernat Bling Bling bulky (chunky)
weight yarn (1 oz/90 yds/50g
per skein):
3 skeins #65244 spotlight sage
Size N/13/9mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
GA U GE

7 hdc = 3 inches; 4 hdc rows = 3 inches

PONCHO

Rows 16 & 17: Rep row 2.

Rows 1820: Rep row 14. (27 hdc at end
of last row)
Rows 2123: Rep row 2.
Rows 2427: Rep row 14. (23 hdc at end
of last row)
Rows 2836: Rep row 3. (5 hdc at end of
last row)
Row 37: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts, hdc in
next st, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (3 hdc)
Row 38: Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc dec in
last 2 sts, turn. (2 hdc)
Row 39: Ch 1, hdc dec in 2 sts. Fasten off.
(1 hdc)

first side
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): With softest straw, loosely
ch 41, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in
each ch across, turn. (40 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st and in each st
across, turn.
Rows 36: Ch 1, hdc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in first 2 sts, hdc in each st
across with hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
(32 hdc at end of last row)
Rows 713: Ch 1, hdc in first st and in
each st across, turn.
Rows 14 & 15: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2
Trim
sts, hdc in each st across, turn. (30 hdc at Row 1: Working in end of rows, join
end of last row)
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Denim cloche
D E S IGN B Y M ART Y M I L L ER

This easy, breezy cloche features an open, spiderweb design

for cool comfort and style with any casual-chic outfit.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE

One size fits most

M ATERIAL S

Lion Brand Lion Suede bulky

(chunky) weight yarn
(3 oz/122 yds/85g per skein):
1 skein #110 denim
Size K/10/6.5mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
GA U GE

Rnds 16 = 4 inches in diameter

CLOCHE
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
join with sl st in beg sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st,
[2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around,
join with sl st in beg sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of
next 2 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 2 sts] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of
next 3 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 3 sts] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of
next 4 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 4 sts] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of
next 5 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 5 sts] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. (42 sc)

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Rnd 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of

next 6 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 6 sts] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. (48 sc)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join

with sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 10: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in
each st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3.
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Classy
continental Hat
D E S IGN B Y S HIR L E Y P ATTER S ON

Abroad or at home, youll be heads above the crowd in

this ultra-fashionable and oh-so-easy, fedora-style hat.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit 24-inch head

circumference; changes for 27-inch
head circumference are in [ ].
M ATERIAL S

Red Heart Grand super bulky

(super chunky) weight yarn (6
oz/143 yds/170g per skein):
1 skein #2368 dark brown
Bernat Soft Boucl bulky
(chunky) weight yarn (5
oz/255 yds/140g per skein):
1 skein #22927 misty shades
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
GA U GE

With super bulky yarn: 4 sc =

1 inches; 3 sc rows = 1 inch
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTE

Work in continuous rounds, marking

first stitch of each round to keep count
of stitches; do not join or turn unless
otherwise stated.

HAT
Top
Rnd 1: With dark brown, ch 2, 6 sc in
2nd ch from hook, do not join or turn
(see Pattern Notes). (6 sc)
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Punk
Princess
Cap
D E S IGN B Y S U E CHI L D RE S S

Be totally rad and

retro chic with this
funky little cap that
brings back the
fashion fun of the
punk-rock 1980s.
S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE

One size fits most

MATERIAL S

Berroco Suede Deluxe medium

(worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/100 yds/50g per ball):
2 balls #3914 belle star gold
Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
GA U GE

9 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rows = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTE S

Work in continuous rounds, do not turn

or join unless otherwise specified.
Mark first stitch of each round.

CAP
Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring,
ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg
sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st,

[2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around, do

not join (see Pattern Notes). (18 sc)
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2
sts] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3
sts] around. (30 sc)
Rnd 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4
sts] around. (36 sc)
Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5
sts] around. (42 sc)
Rnd 7: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6
sts] around. (48 sc)
Rnd 8: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 7
sts] around. (54 sc)
Rnd 9: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 8
sts] around. (60 sc)
Rnd 10: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
9 sts] around. (66 sc)
Rnd 11: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
10 sts] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
(72 sc)
Rnd 12: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in
same st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in each
of next 10 sts, [2 dc in next st, ch 2, 2
dc in next st, dc in each of next 10 sts]

around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg

ch-3. (84 dc, 6 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 13: Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-2
sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch sp,
*sk next 2 sts, dc in each of next 10 sts**,
sk next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next
ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (96 dc, 6 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 14: Sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl st
in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same ch sp, dc
in each st around, with 2 dc in each ch
sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
(108 dc)
Rnd 15: Ch 3, [dc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 sts, dc in each of next 18 sts]
around to last 7 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts,
dc in each of last 5 sts, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (102 dc)
Rnd 16: Sl st in next st, ch 3, sk next st, dc
in each st around, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. (101 dc)
Rnd 17: Sl st in next st, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2
dc) in same st, *sk next 4 sts**, (2 dc, ch
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Ribbon Loops Purse

D E S IGN B Y CARI C L E M ENT F OR CARON INTERNATIONA L

Sparkling, ribbon-yarn loops add a punch of pizzazz to this

simple, smooth-yarn purse thats fun and Fabulous.
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE

5 x 10 inches
MATERIALS

Caron Simply Soft medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
1 skein #9727 black (MC)
Caron Pizazz super bulky
(super chunky) weight yarn
(1 oz /28 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball #0001 birthday (CC)
Sizes E/4/3.5mm and G/6/4mm
crochet hooks or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
8 x 11-inch sheet black plastic
canvas
3/8-inch jump ring: 2
16-inch long piece of 3/8-inch plastic
tubing
Small hole punch or nail
Loop turner or threading tool
GA UGE

Size G hook: 13 sts in pattern =

4 inches

Purse
LOOP STRIPS
Make 2.
Press half a ball of CC so ribbon is flat.
Insert size E hook through 1 of the
square holes in the ribbon on 1 side and
out hole on the other side (see Photo 1).

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Pull MC loop through loop of CC (see Photo

2), ch 1, *measure approximately 5 inches
of CC and bring it up to hook, forming
loop, rep, pulling MC loop through (see
Photo 3), ch 1, rep from * (see Photo 4), until
piece measures 20 inches from beg.

Pho t o 2

Phot o 3

Phot o 4

Leaving 2-inch end, fasten off CC.

Fasten off MC. (44 loops)
LOOP EDGE
Foundation rnd: With RS facing, with
size G hook and MC, 2 sc in each ch-1
sp between CC loop on 1 Loop Strip, sl
st in beg sc to form ring, being careful
not to twist. (88 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in

each st around, turn, do not join.
Rnd 3: To join 2nd Loop Strip: Holding Loop Strip behind last rnd, ch 1,
sc in each st of rnd 2 and at the same
time, work over each ch-1 sp of 2nd
Loop Strip twice as for foundation rnd
around. Fasten off.
BO DY
Rnd 1: Turn piece upside down so you
will now be working from the top
down, join MC with sc in any st on
foundation rnd, sc in each of next 19
sts, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts,
[sc in each of next 20 sts, sc dec in next
2 sts] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off. (84 sc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st around,
join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 4 sts,
hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts,
[hdc in each of next 5 sts, hdc dec in
next 2 sts] around, join with sl st in 2nd
ch of beg ch-2. (72 hdc)
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 2.
Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc
dec in next 2 sts, [hdc in each of next 4
sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join
with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (60 hdc)
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 2.
Rnd 8: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in each
st around, join with sl st in 4th ch of
beg ch-4.
Next rnds: Rep rnd 2 until piece measures 5 inches from top. At end of last
rnd, fasten off.
BASE
Rnd 1: With size G hook and MC, ch 13,
hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch
across to last ch, 3 hdc in last ch, working on opposite side of ch, hdc in each
ch across to last ch, 3 hdc in last ch, join
with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (27 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 9 sts, 2
hdc in each of next 2 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each

of next 8 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts,

3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in last st, join with
sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (38 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 12 sts,
2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 3 hdc in
next st, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc
in each of next 14 sts, 2 hdc in each of
next 2 sts, 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next
st, hdc in each of last 2 sts, join with sl
st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (49 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 15 sts, 2
hdc in each of next 2 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each
of next 20 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts,
3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in
each st around, join with sl st in 2nd ch
of beg ch-2. Fasten off. (60 hdc)
ASSEMBLY
1. Using crochet pieces as patterns, fold
Body in half, lay on paper and trace
around edge.
2. Lay Base on paper and trace around edge.
3. With WS tog, sew last rnd of Base to
last rnd of Body. Turn RS out.
4. With tapestry needle, weave CC
through sts on rnd 8.
5. Using paper patterns, cut 2 plastic canvas pieces from the Body pattern and
1 from the Base pattern.
6. Whipstitch short ends of body pieces
of plastic canvas tog, whipstitch to
plastic canvas base.
7. Place plastic canvas form inside crochet
piece, tack top edges tog.
HANDLE
Cut 18-inch length of CC, using lp turner
or other threader, thread CC through
the inside of the plastic tube. Trim ends
of CC. Using punch or nail, measure
up 1/4 inch from both ends of tube and
make hole through both sides. Open
jump ring and insert through hole and
through top edge of Purse and through
a hole in plastic canvas, close jump ring.
Rep with rem end of tube on other side of
Purse. C!
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Watermelon stripes
felted purse
D E S IGN B Y CHAR L ENE KEATING

Felting lends the perfect finishing touch to the striking

good looks and trendy style of this delicious striped bag.

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F INI SHED SIZE

7 x 8 inches felted
MATERIAL S

Araucania Nature Wool

medium (worsted) weight yarn
(3 oz/240 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein each #04 (pink), #31
(green) and #11 (brown)
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
8 large-hole, 12mm, dark brown,
wooden beads
GA U GE

Before felting: 10 sc = 3 inches;

6 sc rows = 1 inches

PURSE
Bottom
Row 1: With pink, ch 21, sc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Fasten off. (20 sc)
Row 2: Join brown with sc in first st, sc in
each st across, turn. Fasten off.
Row 3: Join green with sc in first st, sc in
each st across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off.
Row 5: With pink, rep row 3.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 7: Rep row 4.
Row 8: With green, rep row 3.
Rows 912: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 13: With brown, rep row 3.
Rows 1420: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 21: With pink, rep row 3.
Rows 2233: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 34: With green, rep row 3.
Rows 3541: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Piece should measure 6 x 12 inches.

Sides
Row 1: With green, ch 41, sc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Fasten off.
Row 2: Join pink with sc in first st, sc in
each st across, turn. Fasten off.
Row 3: Join brown with sc in first st, sc in
each st across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off.
Row 5: With pink, rep row 3.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 7: Rep row 4.
Row 8: With green, rep row 3.
Rows 912: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 13: With brown, rep row 3.
Rows 1420: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 21: With pink, rep row 3.
Rows 2233: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 34: With green, rep row 3.
Rows 3554: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 55: With brown, rep row 3.
Row 56: With pink, rep row 2.
Rows 57 & 58: With green, rep rows 3
and 4.
Row 59: With pink, rep row 3.
Rows 60 & 61: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 62: With brown, rep row 3.
Rows 6366: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 67: With pink, rep row 3.
Rows 6874: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 75: With green, rep row 3.
Rows 7687: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Row 88: With pink, rep row 3.
Rows 89108: Rep row 6. At end of last
row, fasten off.

Side piece should fit around perimeter of

the Bottom.
Handle
Hold 1 strand of brown and 1 strand of
green tog, ch 240 or until ch measures
72 inches. Fasten off.
Assembly
First row: With brown, sc Side to Bottom and sc up Side seam.
Next row: Working from left to right, reverse sc (see Fig. 1) around top edge of
Purse, join with sl st in beg reverse sc.
Fasten off.

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1
Felting
Fill washing machine with hot water using
normal cycle. Add small amount detergent. Place assembled Purse and separate
Handle in washing machine with an old
pair of jeans. You may need to rep this
step until all the st definition disappears.
Finishing
Air-dry felted pieces; you may want to
put Purse over a shoe box for shaping.
Fold short sides of Purse in half, with
center fold toward the inside of Purse.
This will create a dart 4 layers thick.
Make holes for the Handle through the
dart by slitting each layer with tip of
your scissors, 1 layer at a time, making
sure they line up.
Thread Handle through holes, adding 2
beads to Handle outside each hole. Tie
ends of Handle tog on inside of Purse. C!

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Small wonders

jackie-O Baby Set

D E S IGN S B Y L I S A GONZA L EZ F OR CARON INTERNATIONA L

From the cute little pillbox hat to the Chanel-style jacket,

your little first lady will be retro-chic in this darling set!
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE S

Instructions given fit infants 17-inch

chest (6 months); changes for 18-inch
chest (12 months) and 20-inch chest
(24 months) are in [ ]
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 20 inches (6 months) [21

inches (12 months), 24 inches (24
months)]
M ATERIAL S

Caron Simply Soft Brites

medium (worsted) weight yarn
(6 oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
2 skeins #9608 blue mint
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted)
weight yarn (6 oz/330 yds/170g
per skein):
1 skein #9727 black
Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
10 inches thin black elastic
Medium-size frog closure
GA U GE

Size H hook: 18 Pattern sts = 4

inches; 18 Pattern rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN STIT C H

Row 1: *Ch 1, sk next st, sc in next

ch-1 sp, rep from * across.
Rep row 1 for Pattern.
Unless other indicated, each row will beg
and end with sc.

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JACKET
Body
Row 1: With size H hook and blue mint,
loosely ch 91 [99, 109], sc in 2nd ch
from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next
ch] across to last 3 chs, ch 1, sk next ch,
sc in each of last 2 chs, turn. (90 [98,
108] sc and ch-1 sps)
Row 2: With size I hook, ch 1, sc in first
st, work in Pattern (see Pattern Stitch)
across to last 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in
each of last 2 sts, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 6 [61/2, 7] inches from beg.
First Front
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern across 18 [20, 22] sts and ch sps,
ch 1, sk next st, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in
next st, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
(22 [24, 26] sts and ch sps)
Next rows: Work in Pattern until piece
measures 2 [21/2, 21/2] inches from beg
of Front, ending at front edge.
Neck Shaping

Row 1: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in

first 2 sts, sc dec in next ch-1 sp and
next st, sc in next ch sp, work in Pattern
across, ending with sc in last st, turn.
(20 [22, 24] sts and ch sps)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern
across 16 [18, 20] sts and ch sps, ending
with sc in next st, leaving rem sts and
ch sps unworked, turn. (18 [20, 22] sts
and ch sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc dec in next st
and ch sp, work in Pattern across, turn.

(16 [18, 20] sts and ch sps)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern across with ch 1, sk next st, sc dec
in last 2 sts or ch sps, turn. (15 [17, 19]
sts and ch sps)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next ch sp,
work in Pattern across to last st, ch 1, sc
in last st, turn. (14 [16, 18] sts and ch sps)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern
across 10 [12, 15] sts and ch sps, ch 1,
sk next st, sc dec in last 2 ch sps and sts,
turn. (13 [15, 17] sts and ch sps)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next ch sp,
work in Pattern across to last st, sc in
last st, turn. (12 [14, 16] sts and ch sps)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern
across 8 [10, 12] sts and ch sps, ch 1, sk
next st, sc dec in last 2 ch sps and sts,
turn. (11 [13, 15] sts and ch sps)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next ch sp,
work in Pattern across to last st, ch 1, sc
in last st, turn. (10 [12, 14] sts and ch sps)
Next rows: Work in Pattern until piece
measures 10 [11, 12] inches from beg.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Back
Row 1: Join blue mint with sc in next
unworked ch-1 sp on Body, work in
Pattern across next 44 [48, 54] sts and
ch sps, ending with sc in next st, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn. (46 [50, 56] sts
and ch sps)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern
across, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until Back measures 1 row less than First Front.

Shoulder & Neck Shaping

Work in Pattern across first 10 [12, 14]

sts and ch sps, sl st across to last 10 [12,
14] sts and ch sps, sc in next st or ch sp,
work in Pattern across with sc in last st.
Fasten off.
2nd Front
Join blue mint with sc in next unworked
st on Body, work in Pattern across 18
[20, 22] sts and ch sps, ch 1, sk next st,
sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next st, turn.
(22 [24, 26] sts and ch sps)
Neck Shaping

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern across to last 5 sts and ch sps, ch 1,
sk next st, [sc dec in next ch sp and st]
twice, turn. (20 [22, 24] sts and ch sps)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first st, sc dec in next st
and ch sp, work in Pattern across to last
st, sc in last st, turn. (18 [20, 22] sts and
ch sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern across to last 5 sts and ch sps, ch 1,
sk next st, [sc dec in next ch sp and st]
twice, turn. (16 [18, 20] sts and ch sps)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
next ch sp, work in Pattern across to
last st, sc in last st, turn. (15 [17, 19] sts
and ch sps)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern
across to last 2 sts, sc in next st, leave
last st unworked, turn. (14 [16, 18] sts
and ch sps)
Row 6: Do not ch 1, sk first st, sc in next
st, sc in next ch sp, work in Pattern
across to last st, sc in last st, turn. (13
[15, 17] sts and ch sps)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern
across to last 2 sts, sc in next st, leaving
last st unworked, turn. (12 [14, 16] sts
and ch sps)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
next ch sp, work in Pattern across to
last st, sc in last st, turn. (11 [13, 15] sts
and ch sps)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern

across to last 2 sts, sc in next st, leaving

last st unworked, turn. (10 [12, 14] sts
and ch sps)
Next rows: Work in Pattern until piece measures 10 [11, 12]
inches from beg. At end of
last row, fasten off.
Sleeve
Make 2.
Row 1: With size H hook and
blue mint, loosely ch 31 [33, 35],
sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk
next ch, sc in next ch] across
to last ch, sc in last ch, turn.
(30 [32, 34] sts and ch sps)
Rows 214: With size I
hook, ch 1, sc in first st,
work in Pattern across to
last st, sc in last st, turn.
Sleeve Shaping
Next row: Ch 1, 2 sc in
first st, continuing in
Pattern across to last st, 2
sc in last st, turn. (32 [34,
36] sts and ch sps)
Next row: Ch 2 (counts as
first sc and ch-1), sc in
next st, work in Pattern
across to last st, sc in last
st, turn.
24-Month Size Only
Next row: Work even in
Pattern across, turn.
All Sizes
Next row: Ch 1, 2 sc in
first st, sc in next ch sp,
work in Pattern across to
last ch sp, ch 1, sk next st,
2 sc in last ch sp, turn.
(34 [36, 38] sts and ch sps)
24-Month Size Only
Next row: Work even in
Pattern across, turn.
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Small wonders

Loungearound set
D E S IGN S B Y WHITNE Y CHRI S T M A S

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Kids will love watching their favorite TV show or movie

cuddled up with this cozy throw and comfy pillow.
S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE S

Afghan: 46 inches square

Pillow: 20 inches square,
excluding Border
MATERIAL S

Patons Melody super bulky

(super chunky) weight yarn
(3 oz/85 yds/100g per skein):
11 skeins #09712 apple green
7 skeins #09714 mango
Size P Easy Tunisian hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Size P/15/10mm crochet hook
20-inch pillow form
GA U GE

8 TSS sts = 4 inches; 13 TSS rows =

8 inches
SPECIAL STITCHES

Tunisian simple stitch (TSS):

Sk first vertical bar
(see Fig.1), insert hook
under next vertical
Vertical Bar
bar, yo, pull up lp,
Fig. 1
[insert hook under next
vertical bar, yo, pull up lp] across,
do not turn. To complete row, work
lps off as follows: yo, pull through 1
lp on hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps
on hook] across until 1 lp remains
on hook. Lp rem on hook is first st of
next row.
End color change: Drop last color
to WS of work, pull next color
through last 2 lps on hook.
Working color change: Drop yarn
to WS of work, insert hook between
front and back strands of next vertical
bar, pull next color through.

Throw
Row 1: With Easy Tunisian hook and
apple green, ch 80, leaving all lps on
hook, pull up lp in each ch across, work
lps off hook as follows; yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on
hook] across until 1 lp remains on hook.
Row 2: Work even in TSS (see Special
Stitches) across to last 2 lps, end color
change (see Special Stitches) to mango.
Rows 3 & 4: With mango, pull up 39
lps, working color change (see Special Stitches) to apple green, pull up lps
across, work lps off changing colors as
color changes on row. At end of last
row, end color change to apple green.
Rows 5 & 6: Work even in TSS with
apple green.
Rows 732: Rep rows 36 consecutively,
ending with row 4.
Rows 33 & 34: With apple green pull up
39 lps, drop apple green to WS, working color change to mango, pull up lps
across; work off lps changing colors as
color changes on row.
Rows 35 & 36: Work even in TSS with
apple green.
Rows 3764: [Rep rows 33-36 consecutively] 7 times.
Row 65: Sk first vertical bar, [insert hook
under next vertical bar, yo, pull through
2 lps on hook] across. Fasten off.
Border
Rnd 1: Working around outer edge, with
crochet hook, in ends of rows and sts,
join mango with sc in first st, 2 sc in
same st, sc in each st and in each row
around with 3 sc in each corner, join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join apple green with sl st in any

center corner st, ch 3, 4 dc in same st,

dc in each st around, with 5 dc in each
center corner st, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch 3. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join mango with sc in any center
corner st, sc in each st around, join with
sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Sk first st, [5 dc in next st, sk next
st, sl st in next st, sk next st] around,
join with sl st in joining sl st of last rnd.
Fasten off.

PILLOW
Rows 132: Rep rows 132 of Afghan.
Row 33: Changing colors to match row
32, sk first vertical bar, [insert hook under next vertical bar, yo, pull through 2
lps on hook] across. Fasten off.
Fold Pillow in half, WS tog, sew tog
around 3 edges inserting pillow form
before closing.
Border
Rnd 1: With crochet hook, join mango
with sc in corner at seam, 2 sc in same
corner, sc in each st around to folded
edge with 3 sc in each corner, sc in each
vertical bar along the border of the
striped and solid sections, join with sl st
in beg sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join apple green with sl st in any
center corner st, ch 3, 4 dc in same st,
dc in each st around with 5 dc in each
center corner st, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join mango with sc in any st, sc in
each st around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Sk first st, [5 dc in next st, sk next
st, sl st in next st, sk next st] around,
join with sl st in joining sl st of last rnd.
Fasten off. C!

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accent on gifts

Amigurumi Pals

Kids of all ages will fall in love with this charming frog
and sweet lamb that make great gifts for any animal lover.
Frog
Design by KJ Hay
for South West Trading Co.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE

Photo item is 6 inches tall sitting

M ATERIAL S

South West Trading Co.

Karaoke medium (worsted)
weight yarn (1 oz/88 yds/50g
per ball)
2 balls #288 mermaid
Medium (worsted) weight yarn:
oz/25 yds/14g each white
and black
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Stitch markers
GA U GE

Gauge for this project is not important.

PATTERN NOTE S

Work in continuous rounds. Do not join

or turn unless otherwise stated.
Use a marker to indicate the start of a
round.
Head & Body
Foundation chain: With mermaid, ch 3,
sl st in back bar (see Fig. 1) of each ch
across, do not turn (see Pattern Notes).

Back Bar of Ch
Fig. 1
Rnd 1: Working in unworked lps of
foundation ch, 2 sc in each ch and

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sl st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc]
around. (18 sc)
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next
2 sc] around. (24 sc)
Rnds 47: Continue working in rnds, inc
6 sc evenly around each rnd. (48 sc at
end of last rnd)
Rnds 810: Sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 11: Sc in each of next 3 sc, [sc dec (see
Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each of
next 6 sc] around to last 5 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in each of last 3 sc. (42 sc)
Rnds 1215: Continue working in rnds,
dec 6 sc evenly around each rnd. (18 sc
at end of last rnd)
Stuff Head with fiberfill.
Rnd 16: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next
2 sc] around. (24 sc)
Rnds 1721: Continue working in rnds,
inc 6 sc evenly around each rnd. (54 sc
at end of last rnd)
Rnds 2225: Sc in each sc around. (54 sc)
Rnd 26: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of
next 7 sc] around. (48 sc)
Rnds 2732: Continue working in rnds,
dec 6 sc evenly around each rnd. (12 sc
at end of last rnd)
Stuff Body with fiberfill.
Rnd 33: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] 6 times.
Fasten off. (6 sc)
Weave end of yarn through sc in last rnd.
Pull to tighten. Secure end.
Hind Leg
Make 2.
Note: Form starting ring as follows: Attach
yarn to hook with slip knot, leaving 6inch end, loosely wrap end of yarn coun-

terclockwise around index finger of hand

holding crochet hook. Slide ring off finger
and work first rnd of sc in starting ring.
After working the first rnd, pull gently
on end of yarn to close ring.
Rnd 1: With mermaid, work 9 sc in starting ring. (9 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Next rnds: Continue working sc in each
sc around until Leg measures about 6
inches. At end of last rnd, fasten off.
Stuff Leg loosely with fiberfill.
Toes
1. 3 Toes can be worked directly on the
end of the Legs, as follows:
A. Join mermaid with sc in any unworked
sc at end of Leg, sc in same sc, 2 sc in
each of 2 sc at end of Leg. (6 sc)
B. Sc in each sc around Toe until outside
Toes measure about 2 inches and middle Toe measures about 3 inches. Fasten
off. Weave end of yarn through sc in
last rnd. Pull to tighten. Secure end.
2. Alternately each Toe can be worked
as a separate tube and then sewn on to
Leg, as follows:
A. Form starting ring with mermaid,
work 6 sc in ring, sc in each sc around
until outside Toes measure about 2
inches (3 inches for middle Toe). Fasten
off and sew to end of Leg.
B. Using photo as a guide, fold Leg and
sew Leg in folded position. Sew Leg to
side of Body.
Front Leg
Make 2.
With mermaid, form starting ring.
Rnd 1: Work 7 sc in starting ring.

Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. (7 sc)

Next rnds: Continue working sc in each sc
around until Leg measures about 3 inches.
Stuff Leg loosely with fiberfill.

Toes
1. 3 Toes can be worked directly on the
end of the Legs, as follows:
A. For outside Toes, join mermaid in
any unworked sc and work 3 sc in 2

sc at end of Leg. Sc in each sc around

Toe until Toe measures about 11/2
inches. Fasten off. Weave end of yarn
through sc in last rnd. Pull tight.
Secure end.

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B. For middle Toe, work 2 sc in 3 sc at

end of Leg.
2. Alternately each Toe can be worked
as a separate tube and then sewn on to
Leg, as follows:
A. With mermaid, form starting ring,
work 6 sc in ring, sc in each sc around
until Toe measures about 11/2 inches.
Fasten off and sew to end of Leg.
B. Using photo as guide, sew Leg to front
of Frog.
Ey e
Make 2.
With mermaid, form starting ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in starting ring. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc]
around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next
sc] around. (16 sc)
Rnds 46: Sc in each sc around.
Leaving an 8-inch end for sewing,
fasten off.
Stuff Eye and sew in place on top
of Frogs Head.
White
Make 2.
With white, form starting ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in starting ring. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc]
around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten
off. (12 sc)
Pup il
Make 2.
With black, form starting ring.
Work 8 sc in starting ring, join with sl st
in beg sc. Fasten off. (8 sc)
Finishing
Sew 1 Pupil to each White and sew in
place on Eye of Frog.
Use backstitch (see Fig 2) to embroider
smile and nostrils as shown in photo.

Backstitch
Fig. 2

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Lamb
Design by Stephanie Martin
for South West Trading Co.
S K ILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE

Photo item is 5 inches tall

M ATERIALS

South West Trading Co. Twize

fine (sport) weight yarn (3
oz/315 yds/100g per ball)
1 ball #328 twed
South West Trading Co. Bamboo
Feather fine (sport) weight yarn (3
oz/315 yds/50g per ball)
1 ball #523 electric blue
1 yd #522 black
Sizes B/1/2.25mm and D/3/
3.25mm crochet hook
6-inch piece metallic cord
Bell
1 pair 6mm-diameter eyes with
washers
Polyfil beads or other weighted beads
Polyester fiberfill
Stitch marker
GAUGE

Gauge for this project is not important.

PATTERN NOTE S

Work in continuous rounds. Do not join

or turn unless otherwise stated.
Use a marker to indicate the start of a
round.
When making stuffed animals, it
is important for the fabric to be
reasonably tight and firm, so it does
not stretch over much when stuffing.
All pieces are started using an
adjustable ring, this allows you to pull
the center of the ring tightly closed.
To form adjustable ring, wrap yarn
around 2 or 3 fingers twice, then pull
a loop through the center of the ring
using crochet hook. Chain 1 into this
loop, and single crochet the number

of times around loop given, join and

pull the center loop tight by pulling on
the free end of yarn.
Head
Rnd 1: With twed and size B hook, make
adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes), 8 sc
in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. Pull
ring closed. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around,
do not join (see Pattern Notes). (16 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] around. (20 sc)
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in
next st] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: [Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off. (28 sc)
Rnd 7: With size D hook, join electric
blue with sc in first sc, sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 8: Rep rnd 5.
Rnd 9: [Sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] around. (32 sc)
Rnds 10 & 11: Rep rnd 5.
Rnd 12: [Sc in each of next 6 sc, sc dec
(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc] around.
(28 sc)
Rnd 13: Rep rnd 5.
Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next 5 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. Fasten off. (24 sc)
Ear
Make 2.
Row 1: With size B hook and twed,
loosely ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each ch across, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Body
Rnd 1: With twed and size B hook, make
adjustable ring, 8 sc in ring, join with sl
st in beg sc. Pull ring closed. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around,
do not join. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc]

around. (24 sc)
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] around. (32 sc)
Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] around. (40 sc)
Rnd 6: [Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] around with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off. (48 sc)
Rnd 7: With size D hook, join electric blue
with sc in first sc, sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9: [Sc in each of next 10 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc] around. (44 sc)
Rnds 10 & 11: Rep rnd 8.
Rnd 12: [Sc in each of next 9 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc] around. (40 sc)
Rnd 13: Rep rnd 8.
Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next 8 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc] around. (36 sc)
Rnd 15: Rep rnd 8.

Rnd 16: [Sc in each of next 7 sc, sc dec in

next 2 sc] around. (32 sc)
Rnd 17: Rep rnd 8.
Rnd 18: [Sc in each of next 6 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc] around. (28 sc)
Rnd 19: [Sc in each of next 5 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. Fasten off. (24 sc)
Leg
Make 4.
Rnd 1: With twed and size B hook, make
adjustable ring, 6 sc in ring, join with sl
st in beg sc. Pull ring closed. (6 sc)
Rnds 24: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each sc around. At end of last rnd,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
(9 sc at end of last rnd)
Tail
Row 1: With electric blue and size D
hook, loosely ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from

Deluxe Tweed

hook and in each ch across, turn.

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
1. With tapestry needle and black, embroider a Y shape in center of face for
nose as shown in photo.
2. Attach eyes to face above nose.
3. Fold row 1 on each Ear and sew to
Head as shown in photo.
4. Stuff Head, Body and Legs, adding
beads or weighted beads to bottom
of Body.
5. Sew Legs to bottom of Body. Sew Tail to
back of Body. Sew Head to top of Body.
6. Place bell on metallic cord. Tie cord
around neck with bell in front. Trim
ends. C!

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accent on gifts

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ACCESSORY POUCH
D E S IGN B Y A L ICE B U R S ON

Keep your scissors, hooks, needles and measuring tape all

in one handy place with this colorful little felted pouch.
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE

8 X 9 inches
MATERIALS

Brown Sheep Co. Lambs Pride

medium (worsted) weight wool
yarn (4 oz/190 yds/113g)
per skein):
1 skein #M22 autumn
harvest (A)
Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky
bulky (chunky) weight wool
yarn (3 oz/120 yds/100g
per skein):
1 skein raspberry (B)
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
1-inch decorative button
GA UGE

15 hdc = 4 inches; 9 hdc rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTE

Change color in last stitch made.

POUCH
Row 1: With A, ch 60, hdc in 3rd ch
from hook (first 2 chs count as first hdc)
and in each ch across, turn. (59 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across,
change color (see Stitch Guide) to B in
last st, turn. Do not fasten off A.
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FELTED
TEAPOT COASTERS
D E S IGN B Y A L ICE B U R S ON

Your favorite tea drinker will appreciate a colorful set of

these fun and easy, teapot-shaped felted coasters.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE

5 x 7 inches, including handle

M ATERIAL S

Brown Sheep Co. Lambs Pride

medium (worsted) weight wool
yarn (4 oz/190 yds/113g)
per skein):
1 skein each #M172 deep pine,
#M124 Persian peacock,
#M26 medieval red and #M08
wild oak
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
GA U GE

13 hdc = 4 inches; 9 hdc rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTE

1 skein of yarn will make at least 3

Coasters of the same color.

COASTER
Make 1 of each color.
Row 1: Ch 12, hdc in 2nd ch from hook
(first 2 chs count as first hdc) and in each
ch across, turn. (11 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in
first st and in each st across with 2 hdc
in last st, turn. (13 hdc)
Rows 36: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in
each st across with 2 hdc in last st, turn.
(21 hdc at end of last row)
Row 7: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in

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each of next 16 sts, leaving rem sts

unworked, turn. (19 hdc)
Row 8: Ch 12 (for handle), sc in first st on
row 6, turn, sc in each ch of ch-12, hdc
in each st across with 2 hdc in last st,
turn. (20 hdc)
Row 9: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in
next st, sc in next st, sl st in each of

next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, hdc

in each of next 10 sts, hdc dec (see
Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn.
Row 10: Ch 2, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc
in each of next 10 sts, sc in each of next
2 sts, sl st in each of next 2 sts, hdc in
each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in last st, turn.

Row 11: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 3 sts, sc

in next st, sl st in each of next 4 sts, sc
in next st, hdc in each of next 8 sts, hdc
dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts, hdc
in each of next 5 sts, hdc dec in next 2
sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, sl st in each of first 3 sts
sc in next st, (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st)
in next st (knob), sl st in each of last 2
sts. Fasten off.

work to agitate some more. Check on

the progress every couple of minutes
until it is the size you prefer.
Take your project out of the hot water
and rinse immediately in cold water.
Do not allow your work to go through
the spin cycle; if it should accidentally
go through the spin cycle, you can re-

FELTING
Fill washing machine with hot water
to mini- or small-load level. Place a
couple of pillowcases, preferably of
like color, in the load to help balance your machine. Let your work
agitate in the hot water for 10 minutes. Check your work to see if it
is the right size. If not, allow your

adjust the shape before you lay it flat

to dry. When you remove it from the
washer, gently squeeze the water out
of your work. Then wrap it in a bath
towel to remove excess moisture. Lie
flat to dry and shape, preferably on
mesh of some kind to allow the air to
circulate around it. C!

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FIELD OF POPPIES
THROW
D E S IGN B Y M AR Y JANE P ROT U S F OR COAT S & C L ARK

Big, bold California-style poppies give vibrant floral beauty

to this pretty spring throw rich in dimensional texture.
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE

52 X 68 inches
M ATERIAL S

Red Heart Soft Yarn medium

(worsted) weight yarn (5
oz/256 yds/140g per skein):
11 skeins #4601 off white
2 skeins #4422 tangerine
1 skein each #4420 guacamole
and #4412 grass green
Sizes I/9/5.5mm and J/10/6mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GA U GE

Size J hook: 14 sts = 4 inches;

8 rows = 4 inches
SPECIAL STITCHES

Beginning treble cross-stitch

(beg tr cross-st): Sk next 2 sts, tr
in next st, ch 1, working in front of
last tr, tr in first sk st.
Treble cross-stitch (tr cross-st): Sk
next 3 sts, tr in next st, ch 1, working
in front of last tr, tr in 2nd sk st.

AFGHAN
Row 1 (RS): With size J hook and off
white, ch 214, sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each ch across, turn. (213 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [tr in next st,

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sc in next st] across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), beg tr
cross-st (see Special Stitches), tr cross-st
(see Special Stitches) across to last st, tr in
last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, in each sp
between tr cross-sts and in each ch sp
across, turn.
Rows 6 & 7: Rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 811: Rep rows 47.
Row 12: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1),
sk next st, dc in next, [ch 1, sk next st,
dc in next st] across, turn.
Rows 1334: Ch 4, [sk next ch sp, dc in
next st] across, turn.
Note: Rows 1234 are the background section.
Row 35: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each
ch sp across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep rows 235] twice.
Next rows: Rep rows 211. At end of last
row, fasten off.
End Border
Row 1: With RS facing, working in ends
of rows, with size J hook, join off white
with sc in end of first row, evenly sp 176
sc across ends of rows, turn. (177 sc)
Next rows: Rep rows 211. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Rep on rem end of Afghan.
LARGE POPPY
Make 8.
Rnd 1: With tangerine and size J hook,

ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1,

[sc in ring, ch 3] 6 times, join with sl st
in beg sc. (6 sc, 6 ch sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, 4 dc, sc) in each ch sp
around, join with sl st in beg sc. (6 petals)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, working behind petals, [sc
in first ch sp on rnd 1 between 2nd and
3rd dc of petal, ch 4] around, join with
sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc) in each
ch sp around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, working behind petals, [sc
in ch sp on rnd 3 between 2nd and 3rd
dc of petal, ch 5] around, join with sl st
in beg sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 6 dc, hdc, sc) in each
ch sp around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 3, working behind petals, [sc
in ch sp of rnd 5 between 3rd and 4th
dc of petal, ch 5] around, join with sl st
in beg sc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 6 dc, hdc sc) in
each ch sp around, join with sl st in beg
sc. Fasten off.
Leaves
Join grass green with sl st between 3rd
and 4th dc on any petal, ch 11, *sc in
2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in
next ch, tr in each of next 3 chs, dc in
next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch**,
ch 10, rep between * twice, ending last
rep at **, sc in first sc at bottom of first
Leaf, sc in first ch of ch-11. Fasten off.
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MOCHA LATTE
RIPPLE THROW
D E S IGN B Y G L EN D A WINK L E M AN

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A delicious mix of rich browns and

creamy neutrals creates the luscious
design in this light, luxurious throw.
S K ILL LEVEL
F INI SHE D SIZE

46 x 64 inches
MATERIAL S

Moda Dea Metro bulky

(chunky) weight yarn (3
oz/124 yds/100g per skein):
6 skeins each #9863 mocha latte
and #9340 chocolate
Size N/15/10mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
GA U GE

3 shells = 3 inches; 3 shell rows =

3 inches
SPECIAL STITCH

Shell: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch or st.

THROW
Row 1 (RS): With chocolate, ch 240, sc
in 2nd ch from hook, sk next ch, shell
(see Special Stitch) in next ch, [sk next 2
chs, shell in next ch] 4 times, *sk next
2 chs, (shell, ch 3, shell) in next ch, [sk
next 2 chs, shell in next ch] 4 times, sk
next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sk next 3 chs,
sc in next ch, [sk next 2 chs, shell in
next ch] 4 times, rep from * across to
last 20 chs, sk next 2 chs, (shell, ch 3,
shell) in next ch, [sk next 2 chs, shell in
next ch] 5 times, sk next ch, dc in last
ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in ch sp of

next shell, shell in each ch sp of next 5

shells, *(shell, ch 3, shell) in next ch-3
sp, shell in each ch sp of next 4 shells,
sc in each ch sp of next 2 shells, shell in
each ch sp of next 4 shells, rep from *
across to last ch-3 sp, (shell, ch 3, shell)
in ch-3 sp, shell in each ch sp of next 5
shells, sc in ch sp of next shell, dc in last
st, turn. Fasten off.
Row 3: Join mocha latte with sc in first st,
sc in ch sp of next shell, shell in each ch
sp of next 5 shells, *(shell, ch 3, shell) in
next ch-3 sp, shell in each ch sp of next
4 shells, sc in each ch sp of next 2 shells,
shell in each ch sp of next 4 shells, rep
from * across to last ch-3 sp, (shell, ch 3,
shell) in ch-3 sp, shell in each ch sp of
next 5 shells, sc in ch sp of next shell, dc
in last st, turn.
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Rows 5 & 6: With chocolate, rep rows 3
and 2.
Rows 754: [Rep rows 36 consecutively]
12 times.
Side Border
Row 1: With RS facing, join chocolate
with sl st in end of first row, ch 1, 2 hdc
in same row, hdc in end of next row, [2
hdc in end of next row, hdc in end of
next row] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as first hdc),
hdc in each st across. Fasten off.
Rep on opposite side of Afghan. C!

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across, ending with dc in last st, turn.

At end of last row, fasten off.

last row, do not fasten off.

Bottom Edging
Rows 13: Rep rows 13 of Jacket
Bottom Edging.
Body
Back
Row 1: Rep row 1 of Lower Body of Jacket.
Rows 215: Ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp

Front
Row 1: Ch 57, V-st in 6th ch from hook
(first 5 chs count as first dc and 2 sk chs),
[sk next 2 chs, V-st in next ch] across
to last 3 chs, sk next 2 chs, dc in last ch,
turn. (17 V-sts)
Rows 215: Ch 3, V-st in each ch-1 sp
across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 16: With RS facing, working on opposite side of starting ch on row 1, join
with sc in first ch, sc in each ch across
(top edge). Fasten off.
With WS tog, pin Front and Back tog,
matching V-sts and leaving Flap free.
Joining
With RS facing, join with sl st to side

of row 3 on Bottom Edging on Border, working across short end of Flap,

evenly sp 15 sc, working through both
thicknesses of Front and Back, evenly
sp 30 sc across to corner, 3 sc in corner,
evenly sp 51 sc across bottom to next
corner, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 30 sc
across side to Flap, evenly sp 15 across
end of Flap, sl st in end of row 3 of
Bottom Edging on Border. Fasten off.
Lining
Fold fabric in half with RS tog. With fold
at bottom and raw edges at top, sew side
seam with 1/4-inch seam allowance. Hem
top edge by folding edge down 1/4 inch and
fold over 1/4-inch again, sew around edge.
Place and sew Lining in Clutch with RS
showing on inside. Sew button to front
as shown in photo. C!

PURPLE MAJESTY BERET & SCARF

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Rnd 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next

3 sts] around. (35 sc)
Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
4 sts] around. (42 sc)
Rnd 7: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
5 sts] around. (49 sc)

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Rnd 8: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next

6 sts] around. (56 sc)
Rnd 9: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
7 sts] around. (63 sc)
Rnd 10: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
8 sts] around. (70 sc)
Rnd 11: [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
9 sts] around. (77 sc)
Rnd 12: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next
2 sts, sc in each of next 9 sts] around.
(70 sc)
Rnd 13: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each
of next 8 sts] around. (63 sc)
Next rnds: Continue dec pattern as established in last 2 rnds until Beret fits
snugly on head.
Last rnd: Working from left to right,
reverse sc (see Fig. 1) in each st
around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1

Cut ribbon into 3 equal 8-inch pieces;

attach each length to top of Beret and
tie in bows as desired.

Scarf
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE

4 x 54 inches, excluding Fringe

MATERIAL S

PATTERN NOTE

On Line Linie 73 Spot bulky

(chunky) weight yarn (13/4
oz/83 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball #12 purple shades
Size P/15/10mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
4 yds 3/4-inch-wide ribbon

Cut 24 strands of yarn each 10 inches

in length to be used in Fringe.

GA U GE

1 row = 1 inch

SCARF
Row 1: Leaving 5-inch end, ch 11, sc in
3rd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc
in next ch] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1]
across to last ch sp, sc in last ch sp, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 with rem yarn. At
end of last row, fasten off.

FRINGE
Cut 12 pieces of ribbon each 10 inches in
length. Holding 1 length of ribbon and
2 strands of yarn (see Pattern Note) tog,
fold in half, pull fold through, pull ends
through fold. Pull to tighten.
Attach Fringe by evenly spacing 6 Fringe
across each short end. C!

CANYON COLORS SCARF

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ch-7 sp] around, join with sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next
ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp, [2
sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 2 sc in
next ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3
sp] around, ending with 2 sc in last ch3 sp, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 3 sts,
(2 hdc, ch 3, 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp,
[hdc in each of next 7 sts, (2 hdc, ch 3,
2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp] around, ending
with hdc in each of last 3 sts, join with
sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Assembly
Sew Motifs tog in following order or as
desired: A, [B, A, C, A] 3 times.
Fringe
Cut 21 strands each 13 inches in length
of B and C. Holding 3 strands of same
color tog, fold in half, pull fold through
indicated space, pull ends through fold.
Pull to tighten.
Attach 7 Fringe of 1 color evenly spaced
across each end. C!

FLOWER POWER PILLOW & THROW

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PATTERN NOTE

Use colors A through F for flowers,

mixing them as desired.

THROW
Motif
Make 99.
Rnd 1 (RS): With first color, ch 6, (dc, ch
2) 7 times in 6th ch from hook (first 5
chs count as dc and ch-2), join with sl st
in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (8 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, sc) in
each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: With WS facing, join 2nd color

with sl st around post of any dc on rnd
1, ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-3 sp),
[fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next dc
on rnd 1, ch 3] around, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-6, turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in
each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn. Fasten off.
Rnd 5: Join 3rd color with sl st around
post of any dc on rnd 3, ch 7, [fpdc
around next dc on rnd 3, ch 4]
around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-7, turn.

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Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 4 dc, ch 1, sc) in

each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn. Fasten off.
Rnd 7: Join MC with sl st around post of
any dc on rnd 5, ch 8, [fpdc around next
dc on rnd 3, ch 5] around, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-7, turn.
Rnd 8: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (4 dc, ch 3,
5 dc) in first ch sp (corner), ch 1, *5 dc
in next ch sp**, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next
ch sp (corner), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
With MC, sew or sc Motifs tog in 9

Motifs wide and 11 Motifs long.

Edging
Row 1: With RS facing, join MC with sl
st in corner ch sp before 1 long edge, ch
3, dc in each st and sp across with dc in
corner ch sp, do not turn.
Row 2: Working from left to right,
reverse sc (see Fig. 1) in each st across.
Fasten off.
Rep on rem long edge.
Fringe
Cut 3 strands MC each 15 inches in
length. Holding 3 strands tog, fold

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1
in half, pull fold through, pull ends
through fold. Pull to tighten.
Attach Fringe in every other st across
each short end of Throw. C!

Crocheted & beaded necklace

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pulling up bead in each ch (see Photos 1

and 2). At end of each wire, fasten off.

3. Twist ends of all wires tog at 1 end.

4. Braid the 3 wires tog, then twist the
ends tog to secure (see Photo 3).

Ph oto 1

Photo 3

Ph oto 2

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5. Attach jump ring to 1 end and clasp to

rem end.
6. Be sure all the ends of the wire are
trimmed off and tucked away to
prevent scratching. C!

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STITCH PATTERNS
Odd Number of Stitches
Row 1: Ch an Odd Number of Sts plus
1, sc in 2nd ch from hook [ch 1, sk next
ch, sc in next ch] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc in next ch-1
sp, ch 1] across to last ch sp, sc in last ch
sp, sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sc in next
ch-1 sp] across, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 for Stitch Pattern.
MATERIAL S

Caron Simply Soft medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
3 [3, 4] skeins #9707
dark sage
Caron Fabulous light (light
worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/160 yds/50g per ball):
4 [4, 5] balls #0010
blue lagoon
Caron Fling bulky (chunky)
weight yarn (1 oz/37 yds/
50g per ball):
6 [7, 8] balls #0005 misty blue
Sizes G/6/4mm, I/9/5.5mm and
J/10/6mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Basting thread
Stitch markers
GA U GE

Size J hook: 21 sts in pattern =

4 inches; 19 rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
SPECIAL STITCH

Surface stitch (surface st):

Holding yarn at back of work, insert
hook in sp between sts, yo, pull lp
through and lp on hook.

Even Number of Stitches

Row 1: Ch an Even Number of Sts plus
1, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk
next ch, sc in next ch] across to last 2
chs, sc in each of last 2 chs, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sc in next
ch-1 sp] across to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Rep row 2 for Stitch Pattern.
COLOR SEQUENCE
*7 rows dark sage, 2 rows with 2 strands
of blue lagoon held tog, 2 rows of dark
sage, 1 row of misty blue, rep from * for
Sequence.
Back
Notes: Beg with 5 rows of dark sage, then
work in Color Sequence beg with 2 rows
with 2 strands of blue lagoon. Each ch will
be counted as 1 st.
Row 1 (RS): With size J hook and dark

sage, ch 102 [112, 122], work row 1 of

Odd Number Stitch Pattern. (101 [111,
121] sts)
Rows 2 & 3: Work rows 2 and 3 of same
Stitch Pattern.
Side Shaping
Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
first 2 sts, work in pattern across with sc
dec in last 2 sts, turn. (99 [109, 119] sts)
Row 5: Work in pattern across, turn.
Maintain Color Sequence throughout.
Row 6: Rep row 4. (97 [107, 117] sts)
Rows 711: Rep row 5.
Rows 1215: Rep rows 4 and 5 alternately.
(93 [103, 113] sts at end of last row)
Rows 1619: Rep row 5.
Rows 2023: Rep rows 4 and 5 alternately.
(89 [99, 109] sts at end of last row)
Armhole Shaping
Row 24 (WS): Sl st across first 6 [7, 8]
sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in next sc,
work in pattern across to last 8 [9, 10]
sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (75 [83, 91] sts)
Row 25: Work even in pattern across,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Next rows: Maintaining Color Sequence, dec 1 st each side of this row,
then every other row 3 [4, 5] times,
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Next rows: Maintaining Color Sequence,

work even in pattern until Armhole
measures 7 [71/2, 8] inches from beg of
shaping, ending with RS row.
First Shoulder Shaping
Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 [7, 8]
sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, work in pattern
across next 16 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (18 sts)
Next row: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, sc
dec in next 2 sts, work in pattern across
next 8 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn.
Next row: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, sc dec
in next 2 sts, ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts,
leaving rem sts unworked. Fasten off.
2nd Shoulder Shaping
Next row: With WS facing, sk next 19
[19, 23] sts on Back, join with sl st in
next st at neck edge, ch 1, sc dec in
same st and next st, work in pattern
across next 18 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (18 sts)
Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 sts, sc
dec in next 2 sts, work in pattern across
next 8 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn.
Next row: Sl st in each of first 5 sts, sc dec
in next 2 sts, ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts,
leaving rem sts unworked. Fasten off.
Left Front
Notes: Beg with 5 rows of dark sage, then
work in Color Sequence beg with 2 rows
with 2 strands of blue lagoon. Each ch will
be counted as 1 st.
Row 1 (RS): With size J hook and dark
sage, ch 43 [49, 55], sc in 2nd ch from
hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch]
across, ending with ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 2
sc) in last ch (inc of 4 sts at center front),
turn. (46 [52, 58] sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in pattern
across ending with sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, work even in pattern
across, turn.

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Row 4: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first st, [ch 1,

sc in next ch-1 sp] across, ending with
sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (47 [53, 59] sts)
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Maintain Color Sequence throughout.
Row 6: Rep row 4. (48 [54, 60] sts)
Rows 711: Rep row 3.
Rows 1223: Rep rows 1223 of Back
dec at side edge only. (44 [50, 56] sts at
end of last row)

turn. (29 [30, 31] sts)

Next row: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, work in
pattern across to last 4 sts, sc dec in
next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (27 [28, 29] sts)
Next row: Sl st in each of first 2 [3, 4]
sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, work in pattern
across, turn. (24 sts)
Next row: Work in pattern across with sc
dec in last 2 sts, turn. (23 sts)

Armhole Shaping
Row 24 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st, work in
pattern across to last 8 [9, 10] sts at armhole edge, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn. (37 [42, 47] sts)
Row 25: Work even in pattern.
Next rows: Dec 1 st at side edge every other
row 3 [4, 5] times, turn. (34 [38, 42] sts)
Next rows: Work 7 rows even in pattern.

Collar Neck Shaping

Next rows: Continuing to work front edge
even, [inc 1 st at neck edge, work 2 rows
even] 3 times. (26 sts at end of last row)
Next row: Inc 1 at neck edge, working in
pattern, turn. (27 sts)
Next row: Dec 1 at front edge, work in
pattern, inc 1 at neck edge, turn.
Next row: Inc 3 at neck edge, work in
pattern across, turn. (30 sts)
Next row: Dec 1 at front edge, work in
pattern across, turn. (29 sts)
Next 2 rows: Dec 1 at neck edge, work
in pattern across, turn. (27 sts at end
of last row)
Next row: Dec 1 at front edge, work in
pattern across, turn. (26 sts)
Next row: Dec 1 at neck edge, work in
pattern across, dec 1 at front edge, turn.
(24 sts)
Next row: Dec 2 st at front edge, work
in pattern across with dec 1 st at neck
edge, turn. (21 sts)
Next row: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work in
pattern across, dec 1 st at front edge,
turn. (19 sts)
Next row: Ch 1, work in pattern across,
turn.
Next 2 rows: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work
in pattern across, dec 1 st at front edge,
turn. (15 sts)
Next row: Dec 1 st at front edge, work in
pattern across, turn. (14 sts)
Next row: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work in
pattern across, dec 1 st at front edge,
turn. (12 sts)

Collar Shaping
Row 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, work in pattern across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, work even in pattern across,
with 2 sc in last st, turn. (35 [39, 43] sts)
Rows 39: Work even in pattern
across, turn.
Row 10: Ch 1, work in pattern across
with 2 sc in last st, turn. (36 [40, 44] sts)
Rows 11 & 12: Ch 1, work in pattern
across, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, working
pattern across, turn. (37 [41, 45] sts)
Rows 1417: Ch 1, work even in pattern
across, turn.
Row 18: Ch 1, work in pattern across,
with 2 sc in last st, turn. (38 [42, 46] sts)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until
piece measures same as Back to Shoulder Shaping, ending with RS row.
Shoulder Shaping
Next row: Work in pattern across to last
6 [9, 12] sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn. (33 [34, 35] sts)
Next row: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, sc
dec in next 2 sts, work in pattern across,

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Next row: Dec 1 at front edge, work in
pattern across, turn. (11 sts)
Next 4 rows: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work
in pattern across, dec 1 st at front edge,
turn. (3 sts)
Last row: Sc dec in 3 sts. Fasten off. (1 st)
Right Front
Work same as Left Front, reversing all
shaping.
Sleeve
Make 2.
Note: Beg with 3 rows of dark sage, then
work in Color Sequence, beg with 2 rows
of 2 strands of blue lagoon.
Row 1 (RS): With size J hook and dark
sage, ch 44, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch] across,
turn. (43 sts)
Next rows: Ch 1, inc 1 st at each end of
this row and then every 6 [5, 4] rows 12
[15, 18] times. (69 [75, 81] sts at end of
last row)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until
Sleeve measures 17 [171/2, 18] inches
from beg, ending with WS row.
Sleeve Cap
Next row: Sl st in each of first 6 [7, 8] sts,
sc dec in next st, work in pattern across
to last 8 [9, 10] sts, sc dec in next 2 sts,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (55 [59,
63] sts)
Next 4 rows: Dec 1 st at each end of every row, turn. (47 [51, 55] sts at end of
last row)
Next row: Work in pattern across, turn.
Next 10 rows: Dec 1 st at each end of each
row. (27 [31, 35] sts at end of last row)
Next row: Work in pattern across, turn.
Next 5 rows: Dec 1 st at each end of each
row. (17 [21, 25] sts at end of last row)
Last row: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, sc dec
in next 2 sts, work in pattern across to
last 4 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving
last 2 sts unworked. Fasten off.

Plaid Vertical Lines

Back
With basting thread and sewing needle,
mark center of Back from lower edge to
neck edge. Thread tapestry needle with
dark sage, with RS facing, beg at lower
edge, place 2 strands of misty blue over
the 8th st column to the right of the
marked center column (7 columns between the 2). Being careful that sts are
not visible, couch st (see Fig. 2) in place
every 2 or so rows from lower edge to
upper edge. *Sk 12 sts to right, st another vertical line of misty blue in place
over next st column in same manner,
rep from * across.

Couch Stitch
Fig. 2

Sk 4 sts to the left of marked center column,

work misty blue over next column in
same manner, rep from * for right-hand
side, sk 12 sts between each vertical line
of misty blue. Remove basting thread.
Using size G hook and 2 strands blue lagoon held tog, sk 2 sts to the left of any
vertical line of misty blue, work surface
st (see Special Stitch) from lower edge to
neck edge every 2 rows. Fasten off.
Rep across the Back, always working in
the 3rd st to the left of each vertical line
of misty blue.
Sleeves
Mark center of Sleeve from lower edge to
top of Sleeve Cap, work Plaid Vertical
Lines same as for Back with misty blue
and blue lagoon.
Fronts
Work same as Back with misty blue and
blue lagoon taking care to align vertical
lines at shoulders.

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Assembly
Sew shoulder seams.
Sew ends of Collar tog, sew to Back.
Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at seam,
sew in place.
Rep with rem Sleeve.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Edging
Rnd 1: Working around entire outer edge,
with RS Facing, with size G hook, join
dark sage with sc in side seam, evenly
sp sc around so piece lies flat, join with
sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Working from left to right, reverse sc (see Fig. 1) around, join with sl
st in beg sc. Fasten off.

Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
GAUGE

Gauge for this project is not important.

PURSE
Row 1: With misty blue and size J hook,
ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
each ch across, turn. (20 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 13 inches from beg, place marker
at beg and end of row for Flap.
Flap
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 1 inch from marker.
Flap Shaping

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1
Rep around Sleeves.
Tack Collar in place close to beg of fold line.

Purse
S K ILL LEV EL
F INISHE D SIZE

6 x 7 inches

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each of first 16 sts, sc

dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (17 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
each st across, turn. (16 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 12 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (13 sc)
Row 4: Rep row 2. (12 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 7 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (8 sc)
Row 6: Rep row 2. (7 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked. Fasten off. (3 sc)

M ATERIAL S

Fringe

Caron Fabulous light (light

worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/160 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball #0010 blue lagoon
Caron Fling bulky (chunky)
weight yarn (1 oz/37 yds/
50g per ball):
2 balls #0005 misty blue
Sizes G/6/4mm and J/10/6mm
crochet hook or size needed to
obtain gauge

Make 14.

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With size G hook and 2 strands blue lagoon held tog, ch 29. Fasten off. Tie knot
in each end. Trim ends close to knots.
With RS tog, fold starting ch on row 1 up
to markers, sew side seams. Turn RS out.
Flap Edging
Row 1: With size G hook and 2 strands
blue lagoon held tog, join with sc at
lower corner of wide side of Flap, ch 1,
evenly sp 11 sc to marker, turn.

Row 2: Sl st in each of first 12 sts, 3 sc in

corner st, evenly sp 25 sc across diagonal edge, 3 sc in corner st, evenly sp 6
across to last marker, turn.
Row 3: Sl st in each of first 7 sts, 3 sc in
corner st, 27 sc along diagonal edge, 2
sc in next st, sl st in next st, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 31 sts,
sl st in next st, leaving rem sts
unworked. Fasten off.
Strip for Fringe
Row 1: With size G hook and 2 strands
blue lagoon held tog, ch 34, sc in 2nd
ch from hook and in each ch across,
turn. (33 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, [fold 1 Fringe in half, insert hook through st and place Fringe
over hook, yo, pull through st encasing
Fringe, yo, and pull through all lps on
hook, sc in next st] across. Fasten off.
Sew Strip in place so closed Flap just covers the rows of crochet above the Fringe.
Strap
With size G hook and 2 strands blue lagoon held tog, ch 141, sc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each ch across with 5 sc in
last ch, working on opposite side of ch,
sc in each ch across with 4 sc in last ch,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
For wider Strap, work an additional rnd
around Strap.
Sew ends of Strap in place near top of
Purse on WS over side seams. C!

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MATERIAL S

Caron Simply Soft medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
2 [3, 3] skeins #9727 black
Caron Fabulous light (light
worsted) weight yarn (1
oz/160 yds/50g per ball):
2 balls #0013 country cottage
Sizes I/9/5.5mm, L/11/8mm and
Q/15mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
GA U GE

Size I hook: 8 dc and 8 ch sps =

4 inches; 7 rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.

the last 6 ch sps.

Rows 516: Rep rows 3 and 4. (90 [112,
140] ch sps at end of last row)
Rows 1721: Rep row 3.
Rnd 22: Working around outer edge,
with 2 strands black held tog and
size L hook, reverse hdc (see Special
Stitch) in each ch sp across lower
edge, 2 reverse hdc in corner ch sp,
reverse hdc in each ch sp along side
edge, (reverse hdc, reverse scsee
Fig. 1) in corner ch sp, reverse sc in
each ch sp across neck edge, (reverse sc,
reverse hdc) in corner ch sp, reverse hdc
in each ch sp across to lower edge, (reverse hdc, sl st) in corner. Fasten off.

SPECIAL STITCH

Reverse half double crochet

(reverse hdc): Working from left
to right, yo, insert hook in next st, yo,
pull lp through, yo, pull through all lps
on hook.
WRAP
Row 1 (RS): With black and size I hook,
ch 152 [180, 220], dc in 6th from hook,
[ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch], across,
turn. (74 [88, 108] ch sps)
Row 2: Ch 4, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 6
times, dc in same st, ch 1 (inc made,
place marker on this st and all rem inc sts),
[dc in next dc, ch 1] across to 7th ch sp
from end of row and at same time inc
1 [2, 3] sts evenly spaced, [dc in next
dc, ch 1] across, dc in 2nd ch from top,
turn. (76 [91, 112] ch sps)
Row 3: Ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in
next dc] across, turn.
Row 4: Inc as for row 2, staggering the
placement of the incs so that they do
not line up with previous incs, do not
place any inc in the first 6 ch sps nor in

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1
Sew first 6 rows tog so that reverse hdc sts
show on RS.
Drawstring
With country cottage, wind off 5 strands
each 10 [13, 16] yds in length. Hold
all 5 strands tog, fold in half, place
marker at fold. Leaving 1 inch, make
slip knot for size Q hook, holding all
10 strands tog, ch until ends are 6
inches long. Fasten off.
With RS of Wrap facing, weave
Drawstring through row 1 as
follows, [over 2 dc, under 1 dc]
across. Undo some of the chs
for a shorter Drawstring if desired, then, refasten.
Drawstring
Cut 11 strands country
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cottage each 13 inches long. Holding 7 strands tog, fold in half, pull
fold through end with marker, pull
all ends through fold. Pull to tighten.
Rep with 4 strands at other end, pull
all strands through fold tightly.
Fringe
With country cottage, cut 24 strands each
168 inches in length. Separate them
into 6 groups of 4 strands each. Fold
each group in half, with RS facing,

using Q hook, beg at neck edge of

Wrap, insert hook from WS to RS in
2nd ch sp in from seam in first row, pull
fold through, pull ends through fold to
make 3/4-inch ch, then ch 17. Loosely
fasten off.
Weave ch down the column of ch sps over
2 ch sps, under 1 ch sp as for Drawstring, weave just loosely enough that
the chs plump up a bit of RS.
At lower edge, undo any extra chs or add

some if necessary to finish weaving in

column. Loosely fasten off.
Rep with rem 5 groups with 3 groups on
each side of seam as shown in photo.
Tassels
Cut 18 strands country cottage each 18
inches long. Holding 3 strands tog, fold
in half, pull fold through, pull all ends
through fold. Pull to tighten.
Attach 1 Tassel at end of each knot on
Fringe. Trim ends. C!

Blue Brilliance bolero

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 30

Last row: Ch 1, sc in each st across.

61/2 [8, 91/4]"
Fasten off.
2nd Shoulder Shaping

Back

151/2 [161/2, 171/2]"

8 [9, 9]"

Holding 1 strand of blue brilliance and

beautiful blue tog, with size L hook,
join with sl st on opposite side of shoulder, work same as First Shoulder.
Left Front
10 [11,121/4]"

71/2 [71/2, 81/2]"

Sleeve
Make 2.
Row 1: Holding 1 strand of blue
brilliance and beautiful blue tog, with

size L hook, ch 25 [28, 32], sc in 2nd ch

from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(24 [27, 31] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 413: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately]
5 times.
Row 14: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st
across, ending with 2 sc in last st, turn.
(26 [29, 33] sc)
Row 15: Rep row 3.
Rows 16 & 17: Rep rows 2 and 3.
8 [9, 9]"

51/4 [5, 5]"

71/2 [71/2, 81/2]"

/2]"

43/4 [53/4, 71/4]"

41/2 [151/2, 17]"

31/4 [4, 41/2]"

8 [9, 101/4]"

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141/2 [151/2, 17]"

8 [9, 9]"
Left Front
10 [11,121/4]"

43/4 [53/4, 71/4]"

71/2 [71/2, 81/2]"

Back

151/2 [161/2, 171/2]"

8 [9, 9]"

61/2 [8, 91/4]"

71/2 [71/2, 81/2]"

151/2 [161/2, 171/2]"

Sleeve

141/2 [141/2, 151/2]"

111/4 [12, 13]"

11/2"

221/2 [221/2, 24]"

61/2 [61/2,7]"

51/4 [5, 5]"

Row 18: Rep row 14. (28 [31, 35] sc)

Row 19: Rep row 3.
Row 20: Rep row 14. (30 [33, 37] sc)
Row 21: Rep row 3.
Rows 22 & 23: Rep rows 2 and 3.
Row 24: Rep row 14. (32 [35, 39] sc)
Row 25: Rep row 3.
Row 26: Rep row 14. (34 [37, 41] sc)
Row 27: Rep row 3.
Row 28: Rep row 2.
Row 29: Rep row 3.

leaving last 2 sts unworked, turn.

(30 [33, 37] dc)
Row 31 [31, 33]: Rep row 2.
Rows 3241 [3241, 3443]: Work in
established pattern, dec 1 st at beg and
end of dc rows. (20 [23, 27] dc at end of
last row)
Row 42 [42, 44]: Sl st in each st across.
Fasten off.

Large Size Only

Rows 30 & 31: Rep rows 2 and 3.
All Sizes
Row 30 [30, 32]: Sl st in each of first
3 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across,

3 IN C

E   

Assembly
With size G hook and beautiful blue, beg
at armhole, sl st shoulder seams, leave 6
sts on each Front unworked as part of
neckline.
Fold Sleeves in half, place fold at shoulder
seam and sl st in place.
Sl st side and Sleeve seams.

Edging
Rnd 1: With RS facing, with size G
hook, working in sts and ends of rows,
join blue shimmer with sc in side seam,
evenly sp sc around in multiples of 3,
inc at corners and as necessary so pieces
lie flat, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnds 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around inc
as necessary for shaping, join with sl st
in beg sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, sk next
2 sts, [sc in next st, ch 3, sk next 2 sts]
around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each
ch sp around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Rep Edging around both Sleeves. C!

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23 [241/4, 243/4]"

51/2 [61/4, 63/4]"

131/2 [15, 151/2]"

171/2 [18, 18]"

Sleeve

9 [9, 91/2]"

133/4 [141/4, 161/4]"

71/2 [8, 83/4]"

Back

19 [21, 23]"

71/2 [8, 83/4]"

31/2 [41/2, 5]"

13 [141/4, 151/2]"

Left Front
91/4 [101/4, 111/4]"

61/2 [71/2, 81/2]"

131/2 [15, 151/2]"

133/4 [141/4, 161/4]"

71/2 [8, 83/4]"

Cap Shaping
Front
Next row: Sl st in each of first Left
7 sts,
ch
1
1
9 /46[10
/4, 111/4]"
3, dc in each st across to last
sts,
leaving last 6 sts unworked, turn.
(29 [33, 35] dc)
Next rows: Working in pattern dec 1 st at
each end of every row until 13 [15, 15]
61/2 [71/2, 81/2]"
sts rem. At end of last row, fasten off.

]"

Left Front
Row 1: Ch 22 [25, 28], dc in 4th ch from

Sleeve
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 29 [29, 31], dc in 4th ch
from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc) and
in each ch across, turn. (27 [27, 29] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each
st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each st
across with 2 dc in last st, turn.
(29 [29, 31] dc)

61/4 [61/4, 71/2]"

Armhole Shaping
Next row: Ch 3, dc in each st across to
last 6 sts, leaving last 6 sts unworked,
turn. (22 [25, 28] dc)
Next rows: Working in pattern dec 1 st at
each end of next 3 [4, 5] rows. (16 [17,
18] dc at end of last row)
Next rows: Working in pattern, dec 1 st
at front edge only every row until 11
[14, 15] sts rem.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until Armhole
measures 71/2 [8, 83/4] inches. At end of
last row, fasten off.

Armhole Shaping
Next row: Sl st in each of first 7 sts, ch 3,
dc in each st across, turn. (22 [25, 28] dc)
Next rows: Working in pattern dec 1 st at
19 [21,
each end of next 3 [4, 5] rows. (16
[17,23]"
18] dc at end of last row)
Next rows: Working in pattern, dec 1 st
at front edge only every row until 11
[14, 15] sts rem.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until Armhole
measures 71/2 [8, 83/4] inches. At end of
last row, fasten off.

133/4 [141/4, 161/4]"

Right Front
Row 1: Ch 22 [25, 28], dc in 4th ch from
hook and in each ch across, turn. (20
[23, 26] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: Work inc by working 2 sts in
last st at end of next row, then at same
edge on next 7 rows. (28 [31, 34] sc at
end of last row)
Next row(s): [Rep row 2] 0 [0, 2] times.

Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately

until there are 41 [45, 47] sts.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 171/2 [18, 18] inches from beg.

61/4 [61/4, 71/2]"

133/4 [141/4, 161/4]"

hook and in each ch across, turn.

(20 [23, 26] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: Inc 1 st at end of next row,
then at same edge on next 7 rows.
(28 [31, 34] sc at end of last row) Back
Next row(s): [Rep row 2] 0 [0, 2] times.

Next rows: Dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in

2 sts at each end of next 3 [4, 5] rows.
(39 [43, 47] dc at end of last row)
Next rows: Rep row 2 until Armhole
measures 71/2 [8, 83/4] inches. At end of
last row, fasten off.

31/2 [41/2, 5]"

13 [141/4, 151/2]"

61/4 [61/4, 71/2]"

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Sleeve Ed ging
Row 1: With RS facing, working in starting
ch on opposite side of row 1, join with sc
in first ch, sc in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams.

Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at

shoulder seam, sew in place. Rep with
rem Sleeve.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Ed ging
Rnd 1: Working around entire outer
edge, with RS facing, join with sc at

right-side seam, evenly sp sc around

taking care to keep work flat, join with
sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, inc as
needed to keep work flat, join with sl st
in beg sc. Fasten off. C!

spring colors jacket

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5 [5, 61/4]"

151/4 [17, 17]"

191/4 [203/4, 221/2]"

5 [61/4, 5]"

5 [5, 61/4]"

Back

Right Front

15 [161/2, 181/4]"

Left Front
Row 1: Ch 42 [50, 58], (dc, ch 2, dc) in
5th ch from hook, [sk next 3 chs, V-st
in next ch] across, ending with dc in
last st, turn. (10 [12, 14) V-sts)
Next rows: [Rep rows 25 of Back

123/4 [123/4, 141/2]"

8 [91/2, 111/4]"

41/4"

2nd Shoulder Shaping

Next row: Sk next 6 [8, 6] sc of last long
row, join with sl st in next sc, ch 3, [V-st
in next sc, sk next ch-3 sp] across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
Last row: Rep row 2. Fasten off.

Sleeve

191/4 [203/4, 221/2]"

First Shoulder Shaping

Next row: Ch 3, [V-st in next st, sk next
ch-3 sp] 6 [6, 8] times, dc in next st,
leaving rem sts unworked,16
turn.
[171/2, 191/4]"
Last row: Rep row 2. Fasten off.

Right Front
Work same as Left Front, reversing Neck
Shaping by fastening off after completRight Front
ing the row before Neck Shaping,
sk 3
[5, 5] sc, join with sl st in next sc, work
in established pattern across.
Complete to correspond to Left Front.
Sew Shoulder seams.
191/4 [203/4, 221/2]"

across, ending last rep at **, sk next ch-1

sp, dc in last st, turn. (20 [22, 24] V-sts)
Next rows: [Rep rows 25 consecutively]
Back
9 [10, 11] times.
Next rows: Rep rows 24.

191/4 [203/4, 221/2]"

5 [61/4, 5]"

41/4"

5 [5, 61/4]"

Neck Shaping
Next row: Ch 3, [V-st in next sc, sk next
ch-3 sp] 6 [6, 8] times, dc in next sc,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (6 [6,
8] V-sts)
5 [5, 61/4]"
Next rows: Work in established pattern
for next 9 rows. At end of last row,
fasten off.

Sleeve
Make 2.
Row 1: Ch 36 [36, 40], sc in 2nd ch from
and in each ch across, turn. (35 [35, 39] sc)
Rows 23: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next row (RS): Ch 3, sk next st, [V-st in
next st, sk next st] across, ending with
dc in last st, turn. (16 [16, 18] V-sts)
Next rows: [Rep rows 25 of Back
consecutively] 8 [9, 9] times or to
desired length.

15 [161/2, 181/4]"

consecutively] 8 [9, 10] times.

Next rows: Rep rows 24.

Sleeve

123/4 [123/4,
16 [171/2, 191/4]"

8 [91/2, 111/4]"

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Last row: Rep row 2. Fasten off.

Fold Sleeve in half, place fold at shoulder
seam, sew in place.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.

Edging
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join with sc at side
seam, evenly sp sc around taking care to
keep work flat. Join with sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join

with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Rep Edging around each Sleeve. C!

Chic Street Twin Set

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unworked, turn. (18 [38, 57] hdc at end

of last row)
Small size only, fasten off.

Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at seam,

sew in place.
Rep with rem Sleeve.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.

Medium & Large Sizes Only

Neck Trim
Row 1: Join CC with sc at right-front
edge of neck, evenly sp sc across neck
edges of Right Front, Back and Left
Front, turn.
Rows 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.

Rows 79 & 80: Sl st in each of first 5 sts,

work in pattern across leaving last 4 sts
unworked, turn. ([22, 42] hdc at end of
last row)
Medium size only, fasten off.
Large Size Only

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17 [211/4, 243/4]"

14"

Sleeveless
Top
Front

223/4"

14"

223/4"

Sleeveless
Top
Back

83/4"

51/4 [51/4, 51/4]"

2 [21/2, 31/4]"

83/4"

51/4 [51/4, 51/4]"

2 [21/2, 31/4]"

4"

17 [211/4, 243/4]"

3 [33/4, 41/2]"
51/2 [10,131/4]"
31/2"

173/4 [22, 251/2]"

Cardigan
Front

9 [103/4, 121/2]"

221/2 [231/4, 233/4]"

11"

Cardigan
Back

181/4"

71/4"

71/4"

31/2"

11"

181/4"

Cap Shaping
Row 63: Sl st in each of first 5 sts, work
in pattern across, leaving last 4 sts unworked, turn. (72 [92, 112] hdc)
Rows 64 & 65: Sl st in each of first 4 sts,
work in pattern across, leaving last 3
sts unworked, turn. (60 [80, 100] hdc at
end of last row)
Rows 6668: Sl st in each of first 3 sts,
work in pattern across, leaving last 2 sts
unworked, turn. (48 [68, 88] hdc at end
of last row)
Rows 6973: Sl st in each of first 2 sts,
work in pattern across, leaving last st
unworked, turn. (38 [58, 78] hdc at end
of last row)
Rows 7478: Sl st in each of first 3 sts,
work in pattern across, leaving last 2 sts

Left Front Placket

Row 1: With RS facing, join CC with sc
in end of last row of Neck Trim, evenly

81 /

Row 27: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in

each st across with 2 hdc in last st, turn.
(58 [78, 98] hdc)
Row 28: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Rows 2960: Rep rows 2628 consecutively, ending with row 27. (80 [100,
120] hdc at end of last row)
Rows 61 & 62: Rep row 28.

Rows 81 & 82: Sl st in each of first 5 sts,

work in pattern across leaving last 4 sts
unworked, turn. At end of last row,
fasten off. (26 hdc)

Cardigan
Sleeve

121/2 [16, 191/2]"

sp 65 sc across, turn. (66 sc)

Rows 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
Right Front Placket
Row 1: With RS facing, join CC with sc
at bottom edge, evenly sp 65 sc across

Front and Neck Trim, turn. (66 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3 (buttonhole row): Ch 1, sc in each
of first 3 sts, [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in
each of next 4 sts] twice, ch 2, sk next 2
sts, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch

across. Fasten off.
Sew buttons to Left Front Placket opposite buttonholes on Right Front
Placket. C!

[9, 10] mesh, leaving rem sts unworked

for neck. Fasten off.

Next rows: Work in pattern dec 1 mesh

at each end this row and then every 6
[5, 4] rows 4 [5, 6] times. (24 mesh at
end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until
Sleeve measures 17 [171/2, 18] inches
from beg. At end of last row, fasten off.
Rep Sleeve in rem armhole.
Sew Sleeve seams.

gold rush tunic

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 43

First Front
Next row: Join white with sl st 3[3, 4]
mesh from marker, work in pattern
across 17 [19, 20] mesh, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.

last st, do not fasten off, dc in first st on

Front Bottom, work in pattern across,
join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-3,
turn. (82 [90, 98] mesh)
Rnd 14: Ch 3, work in pattern around,
join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-3,
do not turn.
Next rnds: Rep rnd 14 until piece measures 19 [181/2, 18] inches from beg.
Back Armholes
Next row: Sl st across 3 [3, 4] mesh, ch 3,
work in pattern across to 3 [3, 4] mesh
from marker, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (35 [39, 41] mesh)
Next rows: Work in pattern across until armhole measures 8 [81/2, 9] inches
from beg of armhole.
Neck Shaping
Next row: Work in pattern across first 8
[9, 10] mesh, leaving rem sts unworked.
Fasten off.
Next row: Join white with sl st at opposite side, ch 3, work in pattern across 8

First Neck Shaping

Next row: Continuing working in pattern
across, dec 1 mesh at neck edge every
row 9 [10, 11] times. (8 [9, 10] mesh at
end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until armhole measures same as Back to
shoulder. At end of last row, fasten off.
2nd Front
Next row: Join with sl st in next st at center front, ch 2, work in pattern across,
leaving last 3 [3, 4] mesh unworked.
(17 [19, 20] mesh)
Next rows: Continuing working in pattern across, dec 1 mesh at neck edge every row 9 [10, 11] times. (8 [9, 10] mesh
at end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until armhole measures same as Back to
shoulder. At end of last row, fasten off.
Sew shoulder seams
Sleeve
Row 1: With RS facing, with size H hook,
join white with sl st at underarm, working in ends of rows, ch 3, work in pattern
across, do not join. (34 [35, 36] mesh)
Rows 25: Work even in pattern across, turn.

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Patterns continued

Front Placket
Row 1 (RS): With size H hook and yarn
with beads, ch 28, bead dc (see Special
Stitch) in 3rd ch from hook and in each
ch across, turn. (26 bead dc)
Next rows: Work Bead Stitch Pattern until piece measures 4 inches from beg.
First Front
Next row: Work in Bead Stitch Pattern across first 13 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Next rows: Continue in Bead Stitch
Pattern until pieces measures same
length as neck edge to shoulder, ending with WS row at outside edge,
opposite neck edge.

Back Neck
Note: If you crochet very loose or very tight,
it may be necessary to adjust rows to your
working style.
Row 1: Ch 2, work in bead dc, across to
last 5 sts, hdc in next st, sc in each of
last 4 sts, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts, hdc
in next st, bead dc across, turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 1 and 2 until piece
measures same as Back to marker. At
end of last row, fasten off.

from hook and in each ch across, turn.

(15 bead dc)
Next rows: Work Bead Stitch Pattern
until piece measures same length as
lower edge of Sleeve. At end of last row,
fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Sew Cuffs to lower edges of Sleeves.
Sew Front Placket in place, aligned with
neck edge.
Sew cord along both edges of Front
Placket and both edges of Cuffs.

2nd Front
Join yarn with beads to opposite side of
Front Placket, rep First Front and Back
Neck, reversing shaping.

Edging
With size J hook and 2 strands white
held tog, join with sc at back corner,
sc in each mesh across lower edges
of Back and Front, working (sc, ch 1,
sc) in each corner and working sl sts
across side slits, join with sl st in beg
sc. Fasten off. C!

Cuff
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): With size H hook and yarn
with beads, ch 17, bead dc in 3rd ch

Pot O Gold shrug

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Right Front

Left Front

Back

311/4 [321/2, 333/4, 343/4]"

171/4 [183/4, 201/4, 213/4]"

join with sc in any st, sc in each ch sp

and st around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc.

Sleeve

63/4 [81/4,93/4,111/4]"

311/4 [321/2, 333/4, 343/4]"

16 [161/2, 17, 171/2]"

171/4 [183/4, 201/4, 213/4]"

Left Front

83/4 [103/4, 113/4, 131/4]"

Right Front

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st,

ch 1, sk next st, [sc in
next st, ch 1, sk next st]
around, join with sl st in
begBack
sc. Fasten off. C!

63/4 [81/4,93/4,111/4]"

83/4 [103/4, 113/4, 131/4]"

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181/4 [191/4, 201/2, 213/4]"

FINISHING
Thread beads on 1 skein of topaz.
Place marker at center Back neck of Tunic.

Fun & flirty Capelet

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 4 6

across, dc in each sp across. (103 dc

at end of last row)
Rows 11 & 12: Ch 2, dc in each sp
across, turn.
Row 13: Ch 2, [dc in each st across to
marker, inc, dc in each st across to
marker, remove marker, do not inc] 3
times, dc in each st across to marker,
inc, dc in each st across, turn. (107 dc)
Rows 14 & 15: Rep row 3. (115 dc at end
of last row)
Rows 16 & 17: Ch 2, dc in each st across,
turn. Do not fasten off.

Fringe
Row 1: [Ch 10, sk next sp, sc in next sp]
across, turn.
Row 2: [Ch 10, sc in next sk sp on row
17] across. Fasten off.
Tie
Leaving 12-inch end at beg and end,
make 42-inch ch. Fasten off. Weave ch
through sts on row 1 at neck edge.
Flower Tie End
Make 2.
With 1 end of Tie, form circle, join with

sl st in circle just made, [ch 6, sc in

circle] 10 times. Fasten off.
Rep on rem end of Tie. C!

Quad-Triangle poncho
Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 49

hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each

ch across, turn. (48 hdc)
Rows 210: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts,
hdc in each st across, turn. (39 hdc at
end of last row)
Rows 11 & 12: Ch 1, hdc in first st and in
each st across, turn.
Rows 1323: Rep row 2. (28 hdc at end of
last row)
Rows 2435: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts,
hdc in each st across with hdc dec in
last 2 sts, turn. (4 hdc at end of last row)
Row 36: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts, hdc in
next st, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (2 hdc)
Row 37: Ch 1, hdc dec in 2 sts. Fasten off.
(1 hdc)

spotlight sage with sc in end of row 1,

evenly sp sc across to opposite side of
row 1, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
2nd Side
Make 2.
Row 1: With spotlight sage, loosely ch 49,

Rep with rem 2nd Side on other side of

rem First Side pieces, overlapping about
2 inches in Back on 1 First Side piece.
Fasten off.
Fringe
Cut 12 strands each 12 inches in length
of both colors. Holding 6 strands of
each color tog, fold in half, pull fold
through, pull ends through fold. Pull to
tighten.
Attach 1 Fringe to end of each 2nd Side
piece. C!

Assembly
Hold First Sides with WS tog, take 2
right corners, overlap corners 3 inches,
using softest straw, sl st tog. Fasten off.
Rep on opposite shoulder.
Place 1 2nd Side so that 1 corner starts in
center of 1 First Side and wraps around
to center other First Side. With spotlight sage, sc 2nd Side to First Side
pieces. Fasten off.

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Denim Cloche
Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 50

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 3, [sk next

st, tr in next st] 4 times, ch 3, sk next
st**, dc in each of next 3 sts, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, dc in last
st, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnds 12 & 13: Ch 3, dc in next st, *ch
3, sc in each of next 4 sts, ch 3**, dc in
each of next 3 sts, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, dc in last st, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in next st, *[ch 1, tr in

next st] 4 times, ch 1**, dc in each of
next 3 sts, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, dc in last st, join with sl st
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in each st and ch sp
around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. C!

Classy Continental Hat

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 52

next st] around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: [Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: [Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (42 sc)
Rnd 8: [Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (48 sc)
Rnd 9: [Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10: [Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (60 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st]
around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in

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Side
Rnd 11: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), [sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12: Sc in each st around.
Larger Size Only
Rnd 13: [Sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around. (72 sc)
Both Sizes
Rnds 1322 [1423]: Sc in each st

around. At end of last rnd, join with sl

st in next sc.
Brim
Rnd 23 [24]: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc
in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st]
around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (99 [108] dc)
Rnd 24 [25]: Ch 3, dc in each st around,
join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Fasten off.
Rnd 25 [26]: Join misty shades with sc in
any st, sc in each st around, join with sl
st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Finishing
1. Join dark brown with sl st in rem lp on
rnd 10 of Top, sl st in each st around,
join with sl st in beg sl st. Fasten off.
2. Join misty shades with sl st around any st
on rnd 21, sl st in around each st around,
join with sl st in beg sl st. Fasten off.
3. Rep step 2 on rnd 22 [23]. C!

Punk Princess Cap

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2, 2 dc) in next st, rep from * around,

ending last rep at **, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (20 ch sps)
Rnds 18 & 19: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch
3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp, (2 dc,
ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 sp around, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 20: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in

same ch sp, 5 dc in each ch-2 sp around,

join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around, do
not join.
Rnd 22: Sc in each st around, join with sl
st in beg sc. Fasten off. C!

Jackie-O Baby Set

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 59

piece measures 7 inches from beg.

At end of last row, fasten off.
12-Month & 24-Month
Sizes Only
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern across, end with sc in last st, turn.
24-Month Size Only
Next row: Work even in Pattern across, turn.

All Sizes
Next row: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next
ch sp, work in Pattern across to last ch
sp, ch 1, 2 sc in last st, turn. (36 [38, 40]
sts and ch sps)
Next row: Ch 2 (counts as first sc and ch-1),
sc in next st, work in Pattern across to
last st, ch 1, sc in last st, turn.
24-Month Size Only
Next row: Work even in Pattern across,
turn.
All Sizes
Next row: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next
ch sp, work in Pattern across to last ch
sp, ch 1, 2 sc in last ch sp, turn. (38 [40,
42] sts and ch sps)
6-Month Size Only
Next row: Work even in Pattern until

12-Month & 24-Month

Sizes Only
Next row: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, work in
Pattern across, end with 2 sc in last st,
turn. ([42, 44] sts and ch sps)
12-Month Size Only
Next row: Work even in Pattern until
piece measures 8 inches from beg.
At end of last row, fasten off.
24-Month Size Only
Next row: Ch 2 (counts as first sc and ch-1),
sc in next st, work in Pattern across to
last st, sc in last st, turn.
Next row: Work even in Pattern across,
turn.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in Pattern across, end with 2 sc in last st, turn.
([42] sts and ch sps)
Next row: Work even in Pattern until
piece measures 9 inches from beg. At
end of last row, fasten off.

FINISHING
1. Sew shoulder seams.
2. Fold Sleeve in half, place fold at shoulder seam and sew in place. Rep with
rem Sleeve.
3. Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Body Trim
Rnd 1: With RS facing and size I hook,
join black with sc at center of Back
neck, evenly sp sc around with 3 sc in
each corner, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Working from left to right, ch 1, reverse sc (see Fig. 1) in each st around, join
with sl st in beg reverse sc. Fasten off.
Attach frog closure to neckline.

Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1
Sleeve Trim
Rnds 1 & 2: Joining in seam, rep rnds 1
and 2 of Body Trim.
Rep on rem Sleeve.
Faux Pockets
Place pockets on front of jacket as desired.

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Patterns continued

next st] around, join with sl st in beg sc.

Next rnd: Rep last rnd until side of Hat
measures 23/4 [3, 3] inches from ridge
rnd. At end of last rnd, fasten off.
Next rnd: Join black with sc in first st, sc
in each st and ch sp around, join with sl
st in beg sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, reverse sc in each st around,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Hat Trim
Join black with sl st in Ridge rnd, ch 1,
reverse sc around, join with sl st in beg
sc. Fasten off.
Sew black elastic to either side of Hat to
keep it in place. C!

21/4 [211/2, 3]"

3
1
1
53/4 [5
53//44,[563//44,]"61/4]" 2 /4 [2 /2, 3]"

3 4, 24]"
20 [21
3/4, 24]"
20 /[21

Sleeve
Sleeve

7 [8, 9]"

Front
Front

1/2]"
61/2 [7,
61/27[7,
71/2]"

Felted Accessory Pouch

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 6 6

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Rep row 2, changing to A.
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Next rows: Rep rows 25 consecutively
until there are 6 stripes of each color for
a total of 12 stripes. At end of last row,
fasten off.
Fold so that the short ends will form the
top opening.
Sew side seams.
Front Flap
Note: Insert this Flap inside the Pouch,

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to keep small items from falling out.

Row 1: With RS facing and working in
ends of rows, join B at top right corner, ch 2, evenly sp 29 hdc across 1 top
edge, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 sts, hdc in each st across with
hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Rows 37: Ch 2, hdc in each st across,
turn. At end of last row, do not turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, working from left to right,
reverse sc (see Fig. 1 on page 94) in each
st across. Fasten off.

7 [8, 9]"

Back
Back

10 [11,12]"

Front
Front

8 [9,10]"
8 [9,10]"

Armhole
Armhole
10 [11,12]"

4 [41/2, 5]"

11/2"

Rnd 1: With size I hook and blue mint,

ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 8
sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc (16 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st,
[sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around,
join with sl st in beg sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, 2 sc in
next st, [sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next
st] around, join with sl st in beg sc. (32 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in
next st, [sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next
st] around, join with sl st in beg sc. (40 sc)
Next rnds: Continue in this manner,
working 1 more st between inc in each
rnd, until piece is 4 inches in diameter.
Next rnd: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc.
Next rnd: Work inc rnd.

4 [41/2, 5]"

HAT

Next rnd: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join

with sl st in beg sc.
Next rnds: Rep last 2 rnds.
Next rnds: Continue in this manner,
working 1 more st between inc in each
rnd, until piece is 41/2 [51/2, 6] inches in
diameter.
Ridge rnd: Ch 1, fpsc (see Stitch Guide)
around first st and each st around, join
with sl st in beg fpsc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next st,
[ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st] around,
join with sl st in beg sc, turn.
Next rnd: Ch 1, [sc in next ch sp, ch 1, sk

11/2"

With RS facing and size I hook, holding black to WS, pull yarn through
to front and place slip knot on hook,
[insert hook from RS to WS at center
Front, yo, pull lp through to Front and
through lp on hook] across 3 more sts
in the same manner. Fasten off.
Rep on rem Front.

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Patterns continued

Reverse Sc
Button Flap
Row 1: Working across rem top edge in
ends of rows, join A with sl st at corner,
ch 2, evenly sp 29 hdc across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Rows 39: Rep row 2. At end of last row,
do not turn.
Row 10: Ch 1, working from left to right,
reverse sc in each st across to center,
ch 25 (button lp), reverse sc in each st
across. Fasten off.

Button
Rnd 1: With B, ch 6, sl st in first ch to
form ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with
sl st in beg sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same
st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
around same st, [fpdc around next st, dc
in same st] around, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, reverse sc in each st around,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew rnd 1 of Button to center front below Flap as shown in photo.
Sew decorative button to center of Button.
FELTING
Fill washing machine with hot water
to mini- or small-load level. Place a
couple of pillowcases, preferably of like
color, in the load to help balance your

machine. Let your work agitate in the

hot water for 10 minutes. Check your
work to see if it is the right size. If not,
allow your work to agitate some more.
Check on the progress every couple of
minutes until it is the size you prefer.
Take your project out of the hot water
and rinse immediately in cold water.
Do not allow your work to go through
the spin cycle, if it should accidentally
go through the spin cycle, you can readjust the shape before you lay it flat
to dry. When you remove it from the
washer, gently squeeze the water out of
your work. Then wrap it in a bath towel
to remove excess moisture. Lie flat to
dry and shape, preferably on mesh of
some kind to allow the air to circulate around it. Do not fold Flaps over
while drying, allow them to dry before
folding the Front Flap under. C!

Field of Poppies Throw

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 70

Poppy. At end of last row, fasten off.

Leaves
Join guacamole with sl st between 2nd and
3rd dc on any petal, ch 11, *sc in 2nd ch
from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch,
tr in each of next 3 chs, dc in next ch,
hdc in next ch, sc in next ch*, ch 10, rep
between *, sc in first sc at bottom of first
leaf, sc in first ch of ch-11. Fasten off.

[Sk next petal, rep Leaves on next

petal] twice.
SMALL POPPY
Make 14.
Rnds 14: Work same as rnds 14 of Large

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5-PETAL POPPY
Make 14.
With size J hook and tangerine, ch 4, sl st
in first ch to form ring, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, tr,
ch 3) 5 times in ring, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew Poppies to Background section as
shown in photo.
With 2 strands of tangerine, embroider

3 French knots (see Fig. 1) in center of

each 5-Petal Poppy.

French Knot
Fig. 1

EDGING
Working around outer edge of Afghan,
with RS facing and size I hook, join
off white with sc in any corner ch sp,
ch 2, sc in same ch sp, *[ch 1, sk next
sp or sc, sc in next sp or sc] across**
to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch sp, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off. C!

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S k i ll L e v el s
Beginner projects for first-time
crocheters using basic stitches.
Minimal shaping.

Categories of yarn, gauge ranges, and recommended hook sizes.

Yarn Weight
Symbol & Category
Names
Type of Yarns in
Category

Sock,
Fingering,
Baby

Sport,
Baby

DK, Light
Worsted

Worsted,
Afghan,
Aran

Chunky,
Craft, Rug

Super
Chunky,
Roving

Crochet Gauge*
Ranges in Single
Crochet to 4 inch

2132 sts

1620 sts

1217 sts

1114 sts

811 sts

59 sts

Recommended
Hook in Metric
Size Range

2.25
3.5mm

3.5
4.5mm

4.5
5.5mm

5.5
6.5mm

6.59mm

9mm and
larger

Recommended
Hook U.S. Size
Range

B1E4

E47

7I9

I9K101/2

K101/2
M13

M/N13
and larger

Easy projects using basic

stitches, repetitive stitch patterns,
simple color changes, and
simple shaping and finishing.
Intermediate projects with a
variety of stitches, mid-level
shaping and finishing.
Experienced projects using
advanced techniques and
stitches, detailed shaping and
refined finishing.

*Guidelines only: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and hook sizes for specific yarn categories.
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S titc h Gu id e
A b b r e v i at i o n s
beg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . begin/beginning
bpdc . . . . . . . . . back post double crochet
bpsc . . . . . . . . . . back post single crochet
bptr. . . . . . . . . . . back post treble crochet
CC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color
ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain stitch
ch-. . . . . . refers to chain or space previously
made (i.e., ch-1 space)
ch sp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space
cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster
cm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s)
dc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet
dec. . . . . . decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
fpdc. . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet
fpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet
fptr . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s)
hdc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet
inc . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing
lp(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . loop(s)
MC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . main color
mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . millimeter(s)
oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
pc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn
rem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remaining
rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . repeat(s)
rnd(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s)
RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side
sc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet
sk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . skip(ped)
sl st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch
sp(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)
st(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es)
tog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . together
tr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet
trtr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . triple treble crochet
WS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side
yd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s)
yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over
Single crochet
decrease (sc dec):
(Insert hook, yo, draw lp
through) in each of the
sts indicated, yo, draw
through all lps
on hook.

Example of 2-sc dec

Chainch: Yo, pull

through lp on hook.

Half double crochet

hdc: Yo, insert hook in st,
yo, pull through st, yo, pull
through all 3 lps on hook.

Change colors: Drop

first color; with 2nd color,
pull through last 2 lps of st.

Slip stitchsl st: Insert

hook in st, pull through both
lps on hook.

Treble crochettr: Yo
twice, insert hook in st, yo,
pull through st, [yo, pull
through 2 lps] 3 times.

Single crochetsc:
Insert hook in st, yo, pull
through st, yo, pull through
both lps on hook.
Double crochetdc:
Yo, insert hook in st, yo,
pull through st, [yo, pull
through 2 lps] twice.

Front loopfront lp
Back loop back lp
Front Loop Back Loop

Double treble
crochetdtr: Yo 3 times,
insert hook in st, yo, pull
through st, [yo, pull through
2 lps], 4 times.

Front post stitchfp:

Back post stitchbp:
When working post st, insert
hook from right to left around
post st on previous row.

Half double crochet

decrease (hdc dec):
(Yo, insert hook, yo, draw
lp through) in each of the
sts indicated, yo, draw
through all lps on hook.

Example of 2-hdc dec

Back

Front
Post of
Stitch

Double crochet
decrease (dc dec): (Yo,
insert hook, yo, draw loop
through, draw through 2
lps on hook) in each of
the sts indicated, yo, draw
through all lps on hook.

Example of 2-dc dec

U n i t e d S tat e s

U n i t e d Ki ngdom

sl st (slip stitch)

sc (single crochet)

sc (single crochet)

dc (double crochet)

hdc (half double crochet

htr (half treble crochet)

dc (double crochet)

tr (treble crochet)

tr (treble crochet)

dtr (double treble crochet)

dtr (double treble crochet)

ttr (triple treble crochet)

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HOOKS & HUMOR

B y C I N D Y LON G

Tax time
Tax time is approaching again,
and my husband, Dan, wanted to
get a few filing frustrations off
his chest. Here is his take on April 15.
Ive given up complaining and have
decided to accept my wifes career as a
humor columnist for a major industry
magazine (her words not mine). Everyone
dreads tax season, but for me it is going to
be a tough year. Let me explain.
I used to have someone do our taxes
until he threatened that if I ever claimed
something called a G-hook as a dependent, he would slug me and then report
me to the Internal Revenue Service. So
this year I am doing them myself, although Cindy did say she would crochet
a nice cover for the 1040 form.
She says I can deduct the stack of
pattern books that fell off the top shelf of
the closet and nearly killed me, as well as
the two lost steel crochet hooks that my
bare foot found early one morning. Maybe
even the emergency room visit is a medical deduction. She says the patterns and
hooks are necessary tools for her position
as a writer for what is considered by many
to be THE only source for real crochet
humor in the Northern Hemisphere (once
again, her words).
She also claims that the seven unfinished afghans are, in and of themselves,
very funny. And the 14 baby-bottle covers
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use in upcoming articles in her soon-tobe award-winning, worldwide, syndicated

feature column (I have found it is just easier
to go along with this), and are a completely
legitimate deduction.
Now, I love her and I know she
would never lie to me about any of her
crochet items being legitimate deductions (thats the story I am telling the IRS),
but I do have a problem with one thing

concerning her crochet and this years

tax form.
Cindy says I have to change the
line on the tax form that lists her profession. She wants it to better reflect her
new status as humorist to the known
crochet universe (do you need to ask?),
but I refuse to tell the United States
government that my wife is a happy
hooker! C!

May 2007 P R E VI E W S
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