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AUTUMN 2017
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IN A MINUTE GIFTS BABY IT'S COLD!
68 Snowman Stocking
6 Snuggle Up Scarf 24 Chelsea Cabled Set
71 Snowflake Fantasy
7 Stormy Skies Ear Warmer 28 Merry Cowl
72 Poinsettia Flowerpot
8 Dusky Fringe Shawl 30 Fingers-Free Mitts
74 Christmas Bell
10 Elegant Loops Purse 33 Cosette Chapeau
76 Carolin Critters
11 Anicia Bolo 34 Long & the Short
of It Scarf 80 Holiday Table Runner
12 Snowflake Fantasy Necklace
36 Front Row Fan Scarf 82 Popout Belly Snowman
13 Wine Bottle Cover
38 Crazy for Cables Scarf 84 Lighted Ornament Garland
14 Holly & Ivy Bookmark
40 Chunky Speckled 86 Mr. Snowy
16 Wiggly Tree Gift Bag Neck Warmer 88 "Snow" Much Fun Set
18 Holiday Towel Topper 42 Bold Stripes Scarf 92 Delicate Angel Ornament
20 Santa & Elf Hot Pads
LITTLE TREASURES
22 Snowman Towel Edging
44 Magical Snow Queen Set 111 Stitch Guide
112 Design Directory
46
24
Slippers With a Surprise 114 Standard Yarn Weight System
48 Charlie 114 Skill Levels
114 Buyers Guide
52 Santa Cocoon & Hat
54 Winter Fun Blanket
56 Fox Hat & Scarf Set 76
58 My Kitty & Me
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IN A MINUTE GIFTS
Snuggle Up
Scarf
Design by Lori Baker
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
5 inches wide x 65 inches long
MATERIALS
Bernat Blanket super bulky
(super chunky) weight
polyester yarn (101/2 oz/
220 yds/300g per ball):
1 ball cranberry
Size N/15/10mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for
this project.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SCARF
Rnd 1: Ch 114, sc in 2nd ch from
hook and each rem ch across to
last ch, work 5 sc in last ch, work-
ing in opposite side of foundation
ch, sk first ch, sc in each ch across
to last ch, work 4 sc in last ch,
join (see Pattern Notes) in first
sc. (232 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as
base of ch 1, *sk next 3 sts, in
next st, work (tr, [ch 1, tr] 5 times),
sk next 3 sc, sc in next st**, rep
from * 13 more times, work 2 sc in
each of next 3 sc, sc in next sc, rep
from * to ** 14 times, work 2 sc in Make this one
each of next 3 sc, join in first sc. quick-as-a-wink!
Fasten off. CW Just 2 rounds of a
super bulky weight
chenille yarn and youve
got a cozy, warm scarf!
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
31/2 inches wide x 20 inches in
circumference
MATERIALS
Cascade Yarns 220 Finger-
ing super fine (fingering)
weight wool yarn (13/4 oz/
273 yds/50g per skein):
1 skein each #9332 sapphire,
#9559 indigo frost heather
and #4002 jet
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
1 block = 1/2 inch square
This double-layered ear warmer
can also be used as a cowl, making
EAR WARMER it the perfect accessory for outdoor
activities in cold weather.
Row 1: With sapphire, ch 6, dc in
4th ch from hook and in each of
next 2 chs, turn. (1 block made)
Row 2: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from
hook and in each of next 2 chs, in last st on last row. (8 blocks at ch-3 sp, change color to jet in last
(sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp end of last row) st, turn.
across, turn. (2 blocks made) Row 9: Sl st in each dc across to Rows 11 & 12: Rep rows 9 and 10,
Row 3: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from next ch-3 sp, (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in change color to sapphire in last st
hook and in each of next 2 chs, each rem ch-3 sp across, turn. of last row.
(sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in each ch-3 sp Row 10: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from Rows 1328: [Rep rows 9 and 10
across, turn. (3 blocks made) hook and in each of next 2 chs, alternately] 8 times.
Rows 48: Rep row 3, change (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in each ch-3 sp Rows 2938: Rep row 9. Leaving
color (see Stitch Guide) to indigo across to last ch-3 sp, sl st in last long end for sewing, fasten off at
end of last row.
FINISHING
Block piece to 7 inches x 20 inches.
Fold piece in half widthwise. Sew
long edges tog. Position long seam
in middle of back of piece. Sew
ends tog. CW
Elegant Loops
Purse
Design by Joyce Bragg
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED SIZE
73/4 x 101/4 inches, including trim
MATERIALS
Omega La Espiga #18 crochet nylon
(197 yds per roll):
1 roll #6 red
Sizes F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Magnetic snap closure
Decorative button
Stitch markers
GAUGE
Size G hook: 9 pattern sts = 4 inches;
10 pattern rows = 4 inches
Perfect for your next
holiday party, this stylish
SPECIAL STITCH purse crocheted with
Single crochet variation (sc nylon cording is not only
variation): Pull up lp in st and pretty, but practical too.
pull up lp in back lp of last ch-1
row below, yo, pull through all
lps on hook.
Border
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece
PURSE measures 6 inches from beg. AtWith size F hook, ch 1, sc in each
end of last row, do not turn. of first 6 sts, ch 7, turn, sl st in
SIDE Next row: Ch 1, sc in end of each first sc, turn, 12 sc in ch-7 sp just
Make 2. row with 3 sc in each corner, across completed, sc in each of next 4
to opposite side edge, leaving last sts, *ch 7, turn, sk next 2 sc inside
Row 1: With size G hook, ch 41, row across top edge unworked. previous sp, sl st in next st, turn,
pull up lp in 2nd ch from hook, pull Fasten off. 12 sc in ch-7 sp just completed**,
up lp in back lp (see Stitch Guide) sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from
of next ch, yo, pull through all lps ASSEMBLY * across, ending last rep at **, sc
on hook, [ch 1, pull up lp in each of Row 1: With WS of Side pieces tog, in each of last 3 sts, ch 7, turn, sk
next 2 chs, yo, pull through all lps working through all thicknesses next 2 sc inside previous ch sp,
on hook] across, turn. (20 sts) and in back lps, join with sc in first sl st in next st, turn, 12 sc in ch-7
Row 2: First st of each row is st, sc in each st across to opposite sp just completed, sl st in last sc.
worked in turning ch-1, [ch 1, top edge, turn. Fasten off.
sc variation (see Special Stitch)] Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
across, turn. Continued on page 103
turn.
Anicia Bolo
yarn and a variety of
beads is secured with
a button. No jewelry-
Design by Darla Fanton making skills are
required to complete
this piece, which is
EASY long enough to slip
over the head.
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
32 inches long
MATERIALS
YLI Candlelight Metallic
rayon/polyester thread
(75 yds per spool):
1 spool silver
Size 2/2.20mm steel crochet hook
Thin tapestry needle
7/8-inch shank button
Assortment of 6/0 seed beads,
tri-beads and long Magatama
seed beads: 35
Clear-drying jewelry glue
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for
this project.
PATTERN NOTES
Necklace is made in 6 pieces:
2 long neck strands and 4 short
fringe strands. All strands are
attached to shank of button, giving
the illusion that the button slides
on the strands. The button is
actually stationary.
NECKLACE
NECK STRAND
Make 2.
FRINGE STRAND end, fasten off. Rep for rem Fringe
Getting started: Thread 24 inches Strands, measuring 3 inches,
of beads on yarn. Make 1 strand each 2 inches,
3 inches, 31/2 inches & 4 inches. 31/2 inches and 4 inches.
Leaving an 8-inch end, place Using tapestry needle, weave yarn
slip knot on hook, ch 2, sc in 2nd Getting started: String 12 inches
of beads on yarn. back through Fringe Strands to
ch from hook, [ch 1, turn, sc in last beg of each strand.
sc] 3 times, *slide 1 bead close to Leaving an 8-inch end, place slip
hook, ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, rep knot on hook, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch Using long ends, attach Neck
from * until either all beads have from hook, [ch 1, turn, sc in last sc] Strands and Fringe Strands to
been used, or strand is desired 3 times, *slide 1 bead close to hook, shank of button.
length to slip easily over head, ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, rep from If desired, place a drop of clear-
[ch 1, turn, sc in last sc] 3 times. * until strand measures 2 inches, drying glue on knots. Allow to dry
Leaving 8-inch end, fasten off. slide 3 beads close to hook, ch 1, before trimming. CW
sl st in last sc. Leaving 15-inch
Snowflake
Fantasy
Necklace
Design by Jackie Daugherty
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Snowflake: 13/4 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
DMC Cebelia size 20 crochet
cotton (416 yds per ball):
1 ball white
Size 8/1.50mm steel crochet hook
24-inch ball chain
5mm oval jump ring
10mm teardrop clear glass bead
4mm bicone AB clear crystal bead
2-inch silver ball-tipped head pin
Fabric stiffener
4-inch-square piece of cardboard
Small piece of plastic wrap
Round-nose pliers Just one quick-to-make
Wire cutters or wire nippers snowflake crocheted in size 20
GAUGE thread is all that is needed to
Gauge is not important for make this pretty necklace. Add
this project. the crystal teardrop bead for an
extra-special touch.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, [ch 3, Attach Snowflake to necklace with
progresses. sc in next ch-1 sp] 11 times, ch 3, open jump ring through ch-5 sp.
Join with a slip stitch unless join in beg sl st. To close jump ring, twist back.
otherwise indicated. Rnd 3: [(Sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc, Slide teardrop bead and bicone
Chain-4 at beginning of round ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next bead on head pin. With round-nose
counts as first double crochet and ch-3 sp] 6 times, join in beg sc. pliers, bend wire 90 degrees just
chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Fasten off. above bead. Trim excess to 1/4 inch.
FINISHING Grasp end of head pin with
NECKLACE round-nose pliers and roll into
Following manufacturers direc- loop. Remove tool and replace to
SNOWFLAKE tions, stiffen Snowflake, pinning to finish the loop, if needed. Adjust
shape on cardboard covered with to your liking.
Rnd 1: Ch 6, join (see Pattern plastic wrap.
Notes) in first ch to form ring, In the same manner as the jump
ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), [dc in Open jump ring by holding 1/2 of lp ring, open the simple loop and
ring, ch 1] 11 times, join to 3rd ch with opening at top. With round- attach to bottom ch-5 sp of Snow-
of beg ch-6. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sps) nose pliers, grasp opposite side of flake. Close loop in same manner
jump ring and twist to open. as jump ring. CW
Wine Bottle
cover which can be later used
over an empty bottle to hold
pretty summertime blooms.
Cover
Design by Colleen Murray
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
3 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
Aunt Lydias Fashion Crochet size 3
crochet cotton (150 yds per ball):
1 ball #226 natural
Sizes C/2/2.75mm and
D/3/3.25mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
5/8-inch-wide ribbon: 3/4 yd
GAUGE
Size D hook: Rnds 1 and 2 = 2 inches
in diameter
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
COVER
BOTTOM
Rnd 1: With size D hook, ch 4,
join (see Pattern Notes) to form
ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
15 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc
in each st around, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in
next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (48 dc)
Continued on page 94
IN A MINUTE GIFTS
EASY
BOOKMARK
PATTERN NOTES Row 1 (RS): With olive, ch 16,
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Weave in loose ends as work 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, [sk next
11/4 inches wide x 61/4 inches long, progresses. 3 chs, (sc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch]
excluding Tassel twice, sk next 3 chs, sc in last ch,
Join with slip stitch as indicated
MATERIALS unless otherwise stated. turn. (3 groups 3-dc)
Aunt Lydias Classic Crochet
size 10 crochet cotton
(350 yds per ball):
1 ball each #672 olive,
#210 antique white and Add this pretty thread bookmark to a booklovers gift and
#494 victory red make it extra special. Crocheted in different colors, this
Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook would make a welcome gift throughout the year too.
or size needed to obtain gauge
Rustproof pins
Pinning board
GAUGE
Rows 25 = 1 inch
Row 2: (Ch 3, 3 dc) in first sc, Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each sc [sc in next sc, sl st in next sc]
[(sc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 lp] around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in 3 times, rep between *, join in
twice, sc in last ch-3 lp, turn. each corner ch-1 sp, join in beg sc. beg sl st. Fasten off.
Rows 324: [Rep row 2] 22 times. Fasten off. (132 sc)
FINISHING
Row 25: (Ch 3, 3 dc) in first sc, Rnd 3 (RS): Join victory red in
top right corner ch-1 sp, picot Dampen and block Bookmark on
[(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-3 lp] pinning board stretching sides
twice, sl st in last ch-3 lp. (see Special Stitch) in same ch-1
sp, [sl st in next sc, sc in next sc] even, dry completely, remove
Fasten off. straight pins.
3 times, sl st in next sc, ch 5, sl st
EDGING in next sc, [sc in next sc, sl st in Cut 14 lengths of victory red each
Rnd 1 (RS): Join (see Pattern next sc] 3 times, *sl st in corner 8 inches long. Fold strands in
Notes) antique white in any st, ch-1 sp, picot in same corner ch-1 half, insert hook in ch-5 sp, draw
ch 1, work 11 sc evenly sp across sp, [sl st in next sc, sc in next sc] strands through at fold to form
each short end and 47 sc evenly across long side*, sl st in corner a lp on hook, draw cut ends
sp across each long side, working ch-1 sp, picot in same corner ch-1 through lp on hook, pull gently
(sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner st, join sp, [sl st in next sc, sc in next sc] to secure Tassel. CW
in beg sc. (124 sc) 3 times, sl st in next sc, picot,
INTERCHANGEABLE
Tunisian
CROCHET
Hooks
Light in weight with a warm natural
touch, bamboo is the ideal material
for making crochet hooks.
3
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
Join yarn
Join with slip stitch as indicated 2 dc 2 dc 2 dc here
unless otherwise stated. Wiggly Tree Gift Bag
Diagram A
SPECIAL STITCH
Herringbone half double 2 dc 2 dc 2 dc Join yarn
here
crochet (Hhdc): Yo, insert hook
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
3 dc
dc
GAUGE
ch-1 sp, ch 4 (counts as first tr), Row 43: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc
9 sc = 1 inch; 8 sc rows = 1 inch
(tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in same ch-1 sp, ch 3, dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, [(2 tr, ch 3, 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in last
2 tr) in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in next sc, turn. (9 sc)
PATTERN NOTES ch-4 sp, ch 3] around, join in 4th ch Row 44: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc
of beg ch-4. Fasten off. dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses. Rnd 5: Join white in first ch-3 sp, 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in last
ch 4, 6 tr in same ch-3 sp, sk next sc, turn. (7 sc)
Join with slip stitch as indicated ch-3 sp, 7 tr in next sc, sk next ch-3
unless otherwise stated. Row 45: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc dec
sp, [7 tr in next ch-3 sp, sk next in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in
Chain-3 at beginning of rounds ch-3 sp, 7 tr in next sc, sk next ch-3 next 2 sc, sc in last sc, turn. (5 sc)
counts as first double crochet sp] around, join in 4th ch of beg
unless otherwise stated. ch-4. (84 tr) Row 46: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc dec
in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc,
SPECIAL STITCHES Rnd 6: Place Motif on top of metal turn. (4 sc)
ring, working through Motif and
Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in indicated around ring, ch 1, sc in each of Row 47: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc
st, draw up a lp, remove hook, in- next 30 tr, working in Motif only, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in last sc,
sert hook in first dc of 5-dc group, in each of next 54 tr, join in beg sc. turn. (3 sc)
pick up dropped lp and draw Fasten off. (84 sc) Row 48: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 10,
through st on hook. sk next sc, sc in last sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 7: Working in front lp
Beginning popcorn (beg pc): (see Stitch Guide) of each st, join With WS facing, sew red button to
Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as beg ch-3, victory red with sl st, ch 1, sc in center of row 2 of Hanging Strap.
draw up a lp, remove hook, insert same st as beg ch-1, ch 3, [sc in Fold Strap over and secure ch-10
hook in first dc of 5-dc group, pick next st, ch 3] around, join in beg lp over button. Insert kitchen hand
up dropped lp and draw through sc. Fasten off. towel through lower portion of
st on hook. metal ring. CW
EYE ch of beg ch-2, leaving a 12-inch oval. Thread rem length on tap-
Make 2. length, fasten off. (24 sc) estry needle. Position Mouth over
rnd where white beard meets light
Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, join in ASSEMBLY peach face and sew in place.
first ch to form a ring, ch 2, 7 sc Fold Magic Square according to
in ring, join in 2nd ch of beg Place Nose 3 rnds above Mouth,
illustration on page 94. with rem length, sew in place.
ch-2. (8 sc)
Cut and insert optional padding. Stretch Eye in wide oval. Position
Rnd 2: Ch 2, sc in same st as beg With sewing needle and thread,
ch-2, 2 sc in each rem sc around, Pupil at lower edge and sew in
tack padding in place so it doesnt place. Sew Eye in place. Rep with
join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (16 sc) shift when laundered. 2nd Eye.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, sc in same st as beg Using photo as a guide for place-
ch-2, sc in next sc, [2 sc in next sc, ment, stretch Mouth in a wide Continued on page 93
sc in next sc] 7 times, join in 2nd
KEY
Sp
Block
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cowl: 51/4 inches wide x 59 inches B
long, unbuttoned
Hat: 8 inches tall x 24 inches in
Tunisian Knit Stitch
circumference
Mittens: 9 inches long Cable cross: Sk next 2 sts, 2 TKS,
Work Loops Off Hook
MATERIALS move 2 sts just made to first cable
Plymouth Yarn Encore across front of vertical bar and to needle and hold in front of work,
Worsted medium (wor- back (see illustration), yo, pull lp TKS in 2 sts just sk, move last 2 sts
sted) weight acrylic/wool through. made to 2nd cable needle and hold
yarn (31/2 oz/200 yds/100g A
in back of work, place sts from first
per skein): cable needle on hook, place sts from
4 skeins #174 cranberry 2nd cable needle on hook.
Size L/11/8mm Tunisian crochet Tunisian Purl Stitch Decrease
hook or size needed to (TPSD): With yarn in front, insert
obtain gauge hook under front strand of next
Size L/11/8mm crochet hook vertical bar of next 2 sts from right
Size J/10/6mm or smaller cable to left, bring yarn across front of
B
needles: 2 vertical bars and to back, yo, pull
7/8-inch buttons by Dritz: 3 lp through.
Tapestry needle
6-inch locking stitch holder Tunisian Knit Stitch Decrease
(for Mittens) (TKSD): Insert hook through work
Stitch markers: 2 from front to back between strands
of next vertical bar on each of next
GAUGE 2 sts, yo, pull lp through.
18 TPS = 4 inches; 13 TPS rows =
4 inches Increase (inc): Pick up lp under
C
top strand on next horizontal bar.
Tunisian Simple Stitch De-
PATTERN NOTE crease (TSSD): Insert hook
Join with slip stitch as indicated under both strands of last 2 sts,
unless otherwise stated. Tunisian Purl Stitch yo, pull lp through.
SPECIAL STITCHES COWL
Work loops off hook (work lps Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS):
off hook): Yo, pull through 1 lp Insert hook under both strands Row 1: With Tunisian hook, loosely
on hook (see A of illustration), [yo, (see illustration) of last st, yo, pull ch 23,
pull through 2 lps on hook (see B of lp through. A. working in back bar of ch
illustration)] across until 1 lp rem (see illustration), holding all lps
on hook. Last lp on hook counts as on hook, pick up lp in 2nd ch
first st of next row. from hook and in each ch
Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS): across (23 lps on hook);
With yarn in front, insert hook
under front strand of next vertical
bar from right to left, bring yarn
Tunisian Simple Stitch
6
Black (below)
exclusive projects
White (below)
Merry Cowl
Design by Monika Evans
CONFIDENT
BEGINNER
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
8 inches wide x 25 inches in
circumference
MATERIALS
Premier Yarns Deborah
Norville Serenity Chunky
Sequins bulky (chunky)
weight acrylic/sequins yarn
(3 oz/93 yds/85g per ball):
2 balls #550-04 night sky
Size M/13/9mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Locking stitch marker
GAUGE
Rnds 1 and 2 of Front = 3 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Cowl is made in continuous
rounds. Do not join unless
otherwise stated. Place marker
on indicated stitch and move up
as each round is completed.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
First foundation single
crochet (first foundation sc):
Ch 2, insert hook into 2nd ch
from hook, yo, pull up a lp, yo,
draw through 1 lp on hook (see
illustration Ach-1 completed),
yo, draw through both lps on
hook (see illustrations B and C
sc completed).
Warm, chunky yarn makes this
Next foundation single bobble-textured cowl fun and
crochet (next foundation sc): practical for cold wintry days.
[Insert hook in last ch-1 made Quick to make, its a great
(see illustration A), yo, pull up last-minute gift too!
a lp, yo, draw through 1 lp on
hook (see illustration Bch-1
D
Close the gap at the bottom of
C
rnd 1. CW
Cosette
Chapeau
Design by Kristi Simpson
CONFIDENT
BEGINNER
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
21 inches in circumference at brim
x 7 inches long
MATERIALS
Noro Kureyon medium
(worsted) weight wool
yarn (13/4 oz/110 yds/50g
per ball):
2 balls #102 pink/orange/
purple/blue variegated
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
16 dc = 4 inches; 9 rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
does not count as a stitch unless
otherwise stated.
Quick and easy to stitch, youll find yourself making more
Chain-3 at beginning of round than one. Look for worsted-weight yarns with long color
counts as first double crochet repeats to create this stunning stripe effect.
unless otherwise stated.
HAT
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in each of first Rnd 7: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 4, 10 dc in 4th ch 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of in first st, *sk next st, 2 dc in next
from hook (3 sk chs do not count as next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from st, rep from * around, join in top of
st), join (see Pattern Notes) in beg * around, join in beg dc. (40 dc) beg ch-3. (30 groups of 2 dc)
dc. (10 dc) Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in each of first Rnds 816: Ch 3, dc in sp between
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of first 2 dc, 2 dc in sp between sts
2 dc in each st around, join in beg next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from of each 2-dc group around, join in
dc. (20 dc) * around, join in beg dc. (50 dc) top of beg ch-3. At end of last rnd,
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, 2 dc in Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each of first fasten off. CW
next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of
st, rep from * around, join in beg next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from
dc. (30 dc) * around, join in beg dc. (60 dc)
Long & the Short of It Scarf ch-1 sp, ch 1, turn. (11 groups of
3 sc, 12 scallops)
Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay Row 6: (Sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 3,
sc in next ch-1 sp] 7 times) in first
scallop, *sc in center sc of next 3-sc
INTERMEDIATE
SIDE LACE group, (sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 3, sc
Row 1: Working in ends of rows, in next ch-1 sp] 7 times) in next
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS sc in same row as last sl st made, scallop, rep from * across, sl st in
7 inches wide x 48 inches long (ch 5, sc) in each odd-numbered last sc. Fasten off.
MATERIALS row across long side, ch 1, turn.
(49 sc, 48 ch-5 sps) END LACE
Universal Yarn Adore light
(DK) weight acrylic yarn Row 2: Hdc in first sc, ch 1, [sc in Work twice.
(31/2 oz/273 yds/100g next ch-5 sp, ch 5] across, ch 1, hdc With RS facing, join (see Pattern
per skein): in last sc, ch 1, turn. (2 ch-1 sps, Notes) yarn to work across
2 skeins #107 magenta 47 ch-5 sps) short end.
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or Row 3: Sc in ch-1 sp, (ch 5, sc in Row 1: Work [sc, ch 5] 8 times
size needed to obtain gauge next ch sp) across, ch 1, turn. evenly across short end and ends of
Tapestry needle (49 sc, 48 ch-5 sps) Side Lace, end with sc. (8 ch-5 sps)
GAUGE Row 4: Hdc in first sc, ch 1, *sc in Rows 2 & 3: Rep Rows 2 and 3 of
11 reps of row 2 = 5 inches next ch sp, ch 4, sc in next ch sp, Side Lace. (9 sc, 8 ch-5 sps)
ch 5, [sc in next ch sp, ch 4] twice, Row 4: Hdc in first sc, ch 1, sc in
rep from * 11 times, sc in next ch next ch sp, ch 4, sc in next ch sp,
PATTERN NOTES sp, ch 4, sc in next ch sp, ch 5, sc in ch 5, [sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 4]
Weave in loose ends as work next ch sp, ch 4, sc in next ch sp, 3 times, sc in next ch sp, ch 5, sc
progresses. ch 1, hdc in last sc, ch 1, turn. in next ch sp, ch 4, sc in last ch sp,
Join with slip stitch as indicated (2 ch-1 sps, 35 ch-4 sps, 12 ch-5 sps) ch 1, hdc in last sc. (7 ch sps)
unless otherwise stated. Row 5: Sc in ch-1 sp, *sk next ch-4 Rows 5 & 6: Rep Rows 5 and 6 of
sp, in ch-5 sp work scallop (see Side Lace. (2 scallops)
SPECIAL STITCH Special Stitch), sk next ch-4 sp**,
Scallop: (Tr, [ch 1, tr] 8 times) in in next ch-5 sp work 3 sc, rep from Circumference Edging
indicated sp. * across, ending last rep at **, sc in With RS facing, join yarn in first
sc of Row 6 of End Lace, *[ch 4, sk
SCARF next ch sp, sl st in sc] 7 times, sk
next sc, sl st in next sc, [ch 4, sk
CENTER next ch sp, sl st in sc] 7 times*,
Row 1 (RS): Ch 24, 3 dc in [ch 4, sl st in end of row] 3 times
4th ch from hook, [sk 3 chs, in evenly sp across side of End Lace
next ch, work (sc, ch 3, 3 dc)] 4 rows, ending with sl st in first sc of
times, sk 3 chs, sc in last ch, turn. Row 6 of Side Lace, rep between *
(5 ch-3 sps, 1 sc) across Side Lace, [ch 4, sl st in end
Row 2: (Ch 3, work 3 dc) in first of row] 3 times evenly sp across side
sc, [in next ch-3 sp, work (sc, ch 3, of End Lace rows, ending with last
3 dc)] across to last ch-3 sp, sc in sl st in first sc of Row 6 of End Lace,
last ch-3 sp, turn. rep between * once, ending with
sl st in end of first odd-numbered
Rep row 2 94 times for a total of row of Scarf Center, working in ends
96 rows. of rows, [ch 4, sl st in next odd-num-
Last Row (RS): (Ch 3, dc) in bered row] across rem of long side of
first sc, work [3 sc in next ch-3 sp] Scarf, join in first sl st. Fasten off.
4 times, (dc, ch 3, sl st) in last sc,
do not turn. FINISHING
Dampen and block. CW
Scarf
in front and back
post stitches, the
8-row pattern is easily
Design by Amy D. Brewer memorized.
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
5 inches wide x 65 inches long
MATERIALS
Premier Yarns Deborah
Norville Everyday Soft
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn (4 oz/203 yds/
113g per skein):
2 skeins #1031 peacock
Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
First 9 rows of pattern = 41/2 inches
SCARF
Row 1: Ch 17, hdc in 3rd ch from
hook (first 2 chs count as first
hdc) and in each ch across,
turn. (16 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each of first
2 sts, sk next 2 sts, fptr (see Stitch
Guide) around each of next 2 sts,
working in front of last 2 fptr, fptr
around each of 2 sts just sk, hdc
in each of next 4 sts, sk next 2
sts, fptr around each of next 2 sts,
working in front of last 2 fptr, fptr
around each of 2 sts just sk, hdc in
each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each of first
2 sts, bpdc (see Stitch Guide)
around each of next 2 sts, sk next
2 sts, tr in each of next 2 sts, bptr
(see Stitch Guide) around each of
2 sts just sk, sk next 2 sts, bptr
around each of next 2 sts, tr in
each of 2 sts just sk, bpdc around
each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of
last 2 sts, turn.
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Chunky
Speckled Neck
Warmer
Design by Allison Weldon
BEGINNER
FINISHED SIZE
One size fits most
MATERIALS
Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Thick & Quick super bulky
(super chunky) weight
acrylic/wool yarn (6 oz/
106 yds/170g per skein):
1 skein #123 oatmeal
Size N/P/15/10mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
6 dc = 4 inches; 3 dc rnds = 3 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
NECK WARMER
Rnd 1: Ch 45, using care not to
twist ch, sl st in 45th ch from
hook to form ring, ch 2 (see
Pattern Notes), dc in each ch
around, join (see Pattern Notes)
in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (45 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in each dc
around, join in 2nd ch of
beg ch-2.
Rnds 39: Rep rnd 2. At the end
of last rnd, fasten off. CW
AnniesFictionSavings.com SCAFIC
LITTLE TREASURES
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in each of the Rnd 12: Ch 2, dc in each of the ch 9, sk next ch-7 sp, [sc in next
next 6 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 4, next 2 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, ch-4 sp, ch 4] twice, rep from *
[sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] 3 times, [ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp] twice, around, join in first dc. Fasten
*dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in each of ch 7, sk next ch-4 sp, [sc in next off. (8 dc dec, 32 sc, 32 ch-4 sps,
next 5 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 4, ch-4 sp, ch 4] twice, *dc dec in next 8 ch-9 sps)
[sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] 3 times, 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc dec in next Rnd 14: Join green in last ch-4 sp
rep from * around, join in first dc. 2 dc, [ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp] of rnd 13, ch 1, sc in same ch-4 sp
(40 dc, 16 dc dec, 24 sc, 32 ch-4 sps) twice, ch 7, sk next ch-4 sp, [sc in as beg ch-1, ch 5, [sc in next ch sp,
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each of the next ch-4 sp, ch 4] twice, rep from * ch 5] twice, ch 5, [inserting hook
next 4 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 4, around, join in first dc. (8 dc, 16 dc over ch-9 sp and ch-7 sp and in
[sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] 4 times, dec, 32 sc, 32 ch-4 sps, 8 ch-7 sps) sk ch-4 sp of rnd 11, work long tr
*dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in each of Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc dec in next 2 dc, (see Special Stitches), ch 5] twice,
next 3 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 4, [ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp] twice, ch *[sc in next ch sp, ch 5] 4 times,
[sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] 4 times, 9, sk next ch-7 sp, [sc in next ch-4 [inserting hook over ch-9 sp and
rep from * around, join in first dc. sp, ch 4] twice, *dc dec in next 3 dc, ch-7 sp and in sk ch-4 sp of rnd 11,
(24 dc, 16 dc dec, 32 sc, 40 ch-4 sps) [ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp] twice, work long tr, ch 5] twice, rep from *
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc dec in next 2 dc, Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same sp as Dampen and pin to blocking board,
ch 4, [sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] beg ch-1, ch 3, holding Center starch and dry completely, remove
pins. CW
Noche Buena
Christmas
Ornament
Design by Bendy Carter
EASY
FINISHED SIZE
21/4 inches in diameter, excluding
hanging loop
MATERIALS
Red Heart Fashion Crochet size 5
crochet cotton (100 yds per ball):
1 ball #90g gold/gold
Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook
or size needed to
obtain gauge
Beading needle
2-inch craft ring
Gold rocailles beads: 18
GAUGE
Noche Buena should fit snugly
inside 2-inch ring
PATTERN NOTE
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
ORNAMENT
Pretty and simply elegant, a poinsettia flower
CENTER crocheted in glittery crochet thread attached to a
Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, metal ring will add a touch of beauty to your tree.
join (see Pattern Note) in beg
sc. (6 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec in 2 sts, RING
BRACT 1 turn. (1 sc) Join with sc around ring between
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first Row 5: Working around ring, ch 1 2 Bracts, 6 sc in ring, ch 28
st, leaving rem sts unworked, to connect Bract to ring. Fasten off. (hanger), 7 sc in ring, 14 sc
turn. (1 sc) between each of next 2 Bracts
Row 2: Ch 1, 4 sc in sc, turn. (4 sc) BRACTS 26 around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Rows 15: Join in next st on Sew beads to Center for flower. CW
Guide) in first 2 sts, sc dec in last Center, rep rows 15 of Bract 1.
2 sts, turn. (2 sc)
Snowman Stocking
Design by Joyce Geisler
4" end
CONFIDENT
BEGINNER Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes).
Dc in base of turning ch. Dc in
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS each dc across. 2 dc in top of
13 inches wide at base x turning ch (see Pattern Notes),
131/2 inches tall turn. (54 dc)
MATERIALS Row 3: Ch 3. Dc in base of turn-
Caron Simply Soft medium ing ch. Dc in each dc across, Leave ring
(worsted) weight acrylic turn. (55 dc) loose until
yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g stitches are
Row 4: Ch 3. Dc in 2nd dc and in made.
per skein): each dc across. Work 2 dc in top of
1 skein each #9707 dark sage turning ch, turn. (56 dc) Slip Ring
and #9701 white
1 yd each red, brown, orange Rows 5 & 6: Ch 3. Dc in 2nd dc
and each dc across, turn. (56 dc) Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each dc.
and black Fasten off. (24 sc)
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or Row 7: Ch 3. Dc dec (see Stitch
size needed to obtain gauge Guide) in next 2 dc. Dc in each dc, Middle Ball
Tapestry needle turn. (55 dc) Rnd 1: Rep rnd 1 of Head.
GAUGE Row 8: Ch 3. Dc in 2nd dc and Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as base
8 dc = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches each dc across. Dc dec in last 2 sts, of beg ch-3. 2 dc in each dc. Join in
turn. (54 dc) top of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rows 9 & 10: Rep rows 7 and 8. Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in each dc stop-
PATTERN NOTES (52 dc) ping halfway around the circle.
Weave in loose ends as work Row 11: Ch 3. Dc dec in next 3 sts. Sl st into sc on Head to join Head
progresses. Dc in each rem dc, turn. (50 dc) and Middle Ball tog. Continue
Chain-3 at beginning of round Row 12: Ch 3. Dc in 2nd dc. with 2 sc in each st around. Join
counts as first double crochet Dc in next 35 dc. Dc dec in next in beg sc, fasten off. (48 sc)
unless otherwise stated. 2 sts, leave rem sts unworked, Bottom Ball
Join with slip stitch as indicated turn. (38 dc)
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of
unless otherwise stated. Row 13: Ch 3. Dc dec in next 3 sts. Middle Ball.
Last double crochet in row will be Dc in each dc across, turn. (35 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same sp. 2 dc in
worked in top of turning chain. Row 14: Ch 3. Dc in 2nd dc and in each dc stopping halfway around
each dc across, working dc dec in the circle. Sl st to bottom of Middle
SPECIAL STITCH last 3 dc, turn. (33 dc) Ball to join Middle and Bottom
Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indi- Rows 1529: Ch 3. Dc in 2nd dc Balls. Continue working 2 dc in
cated sp. and in each dc across. (33 dc in each st around. Join in top of beg
each row counting beg ch-3) Fasten ch-3. Fasten off. (48 dc)
STOCKING off after row 29.
Snow Ball
SIDE OF STOCKING Snowman Rep rnd 1 of Head.
Make 2. Head FINISHING
With dark sage, ch 53. Rnd 1: With white, make a slip
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook ring (see illustration), ch 3, 11 dc Facial Features
(beg sk chs count as first dc) and in ring. Pull tight, join (see Pattern See photo of Snowman for place-
in each ch across to last ch. 2 dc Notes) in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc) ment and approximate st length.
in last ch, turn. (52 dc)
Straight Stitch
Nose: Using orange yarn, make a
2 4
short straight stitch for the nose,
going over it twice to give it a
little depth. 1 3 5
Buttons: Using black yarn, em- Whipstitch
broider 3 French knots (see illus- Ch 1, sc through both layers of
tration) on each of Middle Ball and Arms: With brown, pull up from the Stocking evenly down the side
Bottom Ball. back to front to the upper side across the bottom and back up to
of the Middle Ball. About 1 inch the top. Ch 10, sl st back into the
out from the Middle Ball go back top of the Stocking at the base of
through the Stocking. Pull up the ch-10 to form a lp to hang.
about 1/4 inch from where the end Fasten off. Weave in loose ends
of the arm is and go back down securely to keep lp from pulling
at the end of the arm to make loose when hanging.
1 1
2 fingers. Make 2 more fingers the Cuff
French Knot same way. Rep for opposite arm.
With front side of Stocking facing,
Scarf: Using red, leaving about Snowflakes: With white, make join white in first double crochet
11/2-inch tail, ch 25, fasten off simple straight stitch snowflakes to the left of the hanging loop of
leaving about 11/2-inch tail. Cut 1 by pulling up randomly through Stocking in back side piece.
piece of yarn 3 inches long. Using the Stocking and pushing needle
down about 1/2 inch from where Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same st. [Ch 1,
the crochet hook, pull it halfway sk 1 dc, sc in next dc] around top
through the last ch of the scarf inserted. Rep pulling thread up
and off to the side middle of first of Stocking. Fold the hanging loop
end. Tie a knot over end of scarf inside while working on the cuff to
and fringe piece to make 3 pieces stitch crossing over the first stitch
and inserting back down on oppo- keep it out of the way until the cuff
of fringe. Rep for opposite end of is complete and folded down over
scarf. Tie scarf around neck of site side of beg st. Do the same in
an x pattern across the first two the top of the Stocking. Hanger
Snowman. will pop back up then and be on
stitches. Snowflakes can continue
Snow Chain: Embroider a wavy to be added without fastening off the inside of the Stocking. Join in
line of chain stitches (see illus- until more thread is needed. Place beg sc. (34 ch-1 sps)
tration) across the bottom over as many flakes on the Stocking Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-1 sp. Shell (see
rows 24 of the Stocking from sides as desired staying down Special Stitch) in next ch-1 sp. Sc
right side to left side as desired or from the top of the Stocking about in next ch-1 sp. *Shell in next ch-1
as shown on the Stocking. 3 inches where the cuff will lay sp. Sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from *
when added. Length of the stitches around. Join in beg sc. (17 shells)
in the snowflakes isnt important, Rnds 35: Sl st in ch-1 sp of first
make desired size. shell. (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1
Joining Stocking: Hold wrong sp of same shell. (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)
sides of Stocking together. Join in ch-1 sp of each shell around.
1
3 2 dark sage with a sl st in the top of Join in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off
the Stocking at the front left top. after rnd 5. Block. CW
Chain Stitch
Snowflake
Fantasy
Designs by Jackie Daugherty
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Small Snowflake: 3 inches in
diameter
Medium Snowflake: 31/2 inches
in diameter
Large Snowflake: 41/2 inches in
diameter
MATERIALS
Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic/wool yarn (3 oz/
197 yds/85g per skein):
1 skein #301 white/multi
Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Monofilament (optional)
Large crystal beads or chandelier
prisms (optional)
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for
this project.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with a slip stitch unless
otherwise indicated.
A skein will make several snow-
flakes.
Chain-4 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet and
chain-1 unless otherwise stated.
Chain-6 at beginning of round
counts as first treble crochet and
chain-2 unless otherwise stated.
Using glittery worsted-weight yarn, crochet up a snowstorm of these
Continued on page 110 quick-to-make ornaments in three different sizes to cover your tree!
Or add a few to a holiday wreath finished off with a bright red bow.
Poinsettia Flowerpot
Design by Katherine Eng
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in same sc and
in each dc and each sc around,
working (sc, ch 2, sc) in center dc of
each shell. Join last sc to first and
fasten off.
EASY FLOWERPOT
Weave in and sew down ends on
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To begin: With K hook and inside of basket.
10 inches in diameter across top x 2 strands (see Pattern Notes) red
6 inches tall held tog, ch 4, join (see Pattern FLOWER
Notes) in first ch to form a ring. With medium thyme and size
MATERIALS Do not ch 1. H hook, ch 4, join in first st to form
Red Heart Super Saver a ring. Do not ch 1 to beg rnd 1.
medium (worsted) weight Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring, join in
acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ beg sc. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring. Join and
198g per skein): Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in every sc fasten off.
1 skein #319 cherry red around, join in beg sc. (16 sc) With white, draw up a lp in front
5 yds #311 white Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in lp of any sc and ch 1.
3 yds #406 medium thyme next sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 2: Working in front lps (see
Sizes H/8/5mm and sc] around, join in beg sc. (24 sc) Stitch Guide), work (sc, ch 3, sc) in
K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hooks or each sc around. Join and ch 2.
size needed to obtain gauge Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
Tapestry needle next 2 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 3: Working behind rnd 2, in
Red and green sewing thread 2 sc] around, join in beg sc. (32 sc) back lps (see Stitch Guide) of each
and sewing needle for sewing Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in sc, work (sc, ch 5, sc) in each back
down woven-in ends and for next 3 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next lp around. Join in beg sc and
adding bead 3 sc] around, join in beg sc. (40 sc) fasten off leaving a 10-inch tail
8mm red crystal bead for center for sewing.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
of Flower next 4 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next Weave in and sew down all ends
8-inch plastic flowerpot liner 4 sc] around, join in beg sc. (48 sc) (except tail) of yarn on back of
(available at plant nurseries) flower with matching thread.
Stitch marker Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in Position Flower at front of Pot
next 5 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next below and between 2 shells.
GAUGE 5 sc] around, join in beg sc. (56 sc) Stitch onto basket with white
Size K hook: Rnds 14 = 4 inches Rnd 8: Sc around. Do not join. tail through sc of rnd 3 of flower.
Mark beg sc of rnd and move Sew bead on with a needle and
marker up as you work. green thread to center of flower.
PATTERN NOTES
Rnds 913: Sc around.
Pot is worked holding 2 strands LEAF
of yarn together. Divide 1 skein Rnd 14: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next
13 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next Make 2.
in half to create 2 equal 31/2-ounce
balls. 13 sc] around. (60 sc) With medium thyme, leaving a
Rnd 15: Sc around. 4-inch tail to beg, ch 7.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses. Rnd 16: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook
next 9 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next and in next ch. Hdc in next 3 chs,
Join with slip stitch as indicated sc in last ch. Fasten off leaving
unless otherwise stated. 9 sc], join in beg sc. (66 sc)
a 4-inch tail. Position at side of
Rnd 17: Sc around. Flower and pull tails through to
SPECIAL STITCH
Rnd 18: Sc around, join in beg sc. inside of Pot. Tie tails to a st on in-
Shell: 5 dc in indicated st. side of pot. Weave in ends through
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in first sc. *Sk
2 sc, shell (see Special Stitch) in red sts and then sew down to
next sc, sk 2 sc**, sc in next sc.* secure with green thread. CW
Rep from * to * around ending at
** on last rep. Join in beg sc.
Christmas Bell
Design by Kathryn White
A small amount of size
10 crochet thread is all it
takes to make this beautiful
INTERMEDIATE
Christmas bell.
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
21/2 inches tall, excluding hanger
MATERIALS
Size 10 crochet cotton:
30 yds white
Size 9/1.25mm steel
crochet hook or size needed
to obtain gauge
1/4-inch-wide blue ribbon:
12 inches
21/2-inch foam bell
3/8-inch jingle bell
Fabric stiffener
Plastic wrap
Craft glue
GAUGE
8 sc = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated. 3-treble cluster (3-tr cl): Yo Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as first
Chain-6 at beginning of round twice, insert hook in indicated dc), 2-tr cl (see Special Stitches) in
counts as first treble crochet and place, yo, draw lp through, [yo, first st, ch 3, sk next st, [3-tr cl (see
chain-2 space unless otherwise draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, Special Stitches) in next st, ch 3, sk
stated. *yo twice, insert hook in same next st] around, join in top of beg cl.
place, yo, draw lp through, [yo, (8 cls, 8 ch sps)
Chain-4 at beginning of round draw through 2 lps on hook] twice,
counts as first double crochet Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 2,
rep from *, yo, draw through all sc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in next st]
and chain-1 space unless other- 4 lps on hook.
wise stated. 7 times, ch 2, sc in next ch sp, ch 1,
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last hdc in beg sc to form last ch sp.
SPECIAL STITCHES st made. (16 ch sps, 16 sc)
2-treble cluster (2-tr cl): *Yo Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 2,
twice, insert hook in same place, BELL sc in next ch sp] around, ch 1, hdc
yo, draw lp through, [yo, draw Rnd 1: Ch 5, join (see Pattern in beg sc.
through 2 lps on hook] twice, rep Notes) to form ring, ch 1, 16 sc in Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 3,
from *, yo, draw through all 3 lps ring, join in beg sc. (16 sc) sc in next ch sp] around, ch 1, dc in
on hook. beg sc to form last ch sp.
Carolin' Critters
Designs by Kristin Kauten
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Do not join rounds unless other-
wise stated. Use stitch marker to
mark rounds and move marker as
work progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 5: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in ch 1, 8 sc in ring, close ring, place Make 2.
each of next 4 sts] around. (15 sc) stitch marker. (8 sc) Rnd 1: With black shimmer, leav-
Rnd 6: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around, ing a 12-inch length at beg, ch 20,
each of next 3 sts] around. (12 sc) ch 6, sl st in same st, sl st in next join (see Pattern Notes) in first
st, leaving 8-inch length, fasten off. ch to form a ring, sc in each ch
Rnd 7: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in (16 sc, 2 sl sts) around, place stitch marker (see
each of next 2 sts] around. (9 sc) Pattern Notes). (20 sc)
Stuff Candle with fiberfill, sew
Rnds 824: Sc in each sc around. Flame to center top of Candle Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 25: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in and sew Candleholder to bottom Rnds 315: Rep rnd 2.
next st] around. (6 sc) of Candle.
Rnd 16: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide)
Rnd 26: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] FINISHING in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc]
3 times, leaving a 6-inch length, around. (16 sc)
fasten off. (3 sc) With rem length of green, sew Hat
to top of Body. Rnd 17: Rep rnd 2.
Sew opening at top of Hat closed.
Using photo as a guide and Rnd 18: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
Bend Hat at rnd 8 and using leaving sp for Eyes, sew Snout each of next 2 sc] around. (12 sc)
rem length of red yarn from color to Body. Sew Eyes to Body just
change at end of rnd 2, sew top Rnd 19: Rep rnd 2.
above Snout.
portion of Hat to the sts on rnd 3. Rnd 20: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
Sew an Ear to each side of Body next sc] around. (8 sc)
HAT BALL just below brim of Hat.
Rnd 21: Rep rnd 2.
Rnd 1: With green, form a slip Using rem length of yarn at base
ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, close ring, of each paw, sew 1 side of Candle-
place stitch marker. (6 sc) holder to each paw. Continued on page 107
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
21/4 inches wide across Belly x
31/2 inches tall
MATERIALS
Lizbeth size 3 crochet cotton
(120 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball each #601 white,
#604 black, #663 bright
turquoise dark and
#695 bright orange
Size 8/1.50mm steel crochet hook
Embroidery needle
Small amount of coordinating felt
GAUGE
Gauge is not necessary for
this project.
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HOLIDAY HOME & HEARTH
GAUGE
3 rnds = 1 inch; shell = 5/16 inch tall x
1/2 inch wide
Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, beg Rnds 25: Rep rnds 36 of over join and glue in place. Tie
shell in same ch-2 sp, ch 5, [shell in First Half. and knot ribbon close to Ball. Knot
ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 5] around, ends securely to make hanging
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (6 shells, SHAPE BALL loop as shown in photo. CW
6 ch-5 sps) Cover plastic foam half-ball with
Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, beg plastic wrap. Saturate First Half
shell in same ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc piece with fabric stiffener (do not
around 2 ch sps of previous rnds squeeze out excess fabric stiffener).
directly below, ch 5, [shell in ch-2 sp Place saturated First Half piece
of next shell, ch 5, sc around 2 ch over plastic foam half-ball. Make
sps of previous rnds directly below, sure bottom edge is as straight as
ch 5] around, join in 3rd ch of beg possible. Rep with 2nd Half piece.
ch-3. (6 shells, 12 ch-5 sps, 6 sc) When pieces are completely dry,
remove them from forms. Brush
Rnd 6: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, over pieces with a dry toothbrush
ch 1, sc in same ch-2 sp, ch 5, to remove leftover residue on the
cl (see Special Stitches), ch 5, [sc in pieces. Run narrow bead of fabric
next ch-2 sp, ch 5, cl, ch 5] around, glue around each edge. Matching
join in beg sc. Fasten off. (12 ch-5 sts, press pieces tog. Allow to dry
sps, 6 cls, 6 sc) completely. Slip open end of Orna-
2ND HALF ment (on 2nd Half) over lightbulb
on mini-light string. Add ribbon
Rnd 1: Ch 15, join in first ch to or ornament hanger. Do not leave
form a ring, beg shell in ring, sc unattended.
in ring, [shell in ring, sc in ring]
5 times, join in 3rd ch of beg shell. To make single ornament, wrap
(6 shells, 6 sc) 3/8-inch-wide ribbon around Ball
String this pretty garland along your mantel or on the tree. Crocheted with size 10 thread and
stiffened over foam balls, this pattern can also be used to make individual ornaments.
HOLIDAY HOME & HEARTH
Delicate Angel
Ornament
Design by Jennifer E. Ryan
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
31/2 inches wide x 4 inches tall
MATERIALS
Lizbeth size 10 crochet
cotton (122 yds per ball):
1 ball each #601 white
and #670 Victorian red
Size 8/1.50mm steel
crochet hook
Embroidery needle
Fabric stiffener
Wax paper
Craft glue
Stitch marker
GAUGE
Gauge not necessary for this
project.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated Using paper quilling as her inspiration, our designer crocheted this
unless otherwise stated. pretty, delicate angel using size 10 thread. The pieces are stiffened
Do not join rounds unless other- and bent into shape to create the flowing skirt and wings.
wise stated. Use stitch marker
to mark beginning of rounds and
move marker each round as
work progresses. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each of next TOP WING
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts 5 chs, ch 21, sk next 16 chs, sl st in Make 2.
as first double crochet unless each of last 5 chs, sl st in first sl st.
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2
otherwise stated. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sl st in each of next of Skirt.
5 sl sts, sl st in each of next 5 chs,
ORNAMENT ch 21, sk next 16 chs, sl st in each Rnd 3: Ch 1, sl st in first 5 sl sts,
of next 5 chs, sl st in each of next sc in each of next 10 chs, (2 hdc,
SKIRT PANEL 5 sl sts. Fasten off. ch 2, 2 hdc) around next ch, sc in
each of next 10 chs, join in beg
Make 3. Rnd 4: With RS facing join with sl st. Fasten off.
Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 21, sl st in beg of last ch sp, sc in each
join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch of next 10 chs, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc)
Continued on page 95
to form lp. around next ch, sc in each of next
10 chs. Fasten off.
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White with Loops
With sewing needle and thread,
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2"
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Wine Bottle Cover Rnds 726: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 5,
Continued from page 13 [ch 5, sc in next ch sp] around, ch 2, sc in next ch sp] around, ch 2, dc in
dc in first sc to form last ch-5 sp. beg sc to form last ch-5 sp.
Rnd 4: Working this rnd in back Rnd 27: Ch 1, 3 sc in first ch sp, Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 1,
lps (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, sc 5 sc in each ch sp around, 2 sc in (dc, ch 1) 5 times in next sc, [sc in
in each st around, join in beg same ch sp as beg sc, join in beg next ch sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 5 times
sc. (48 sc) sc. (60 sc) in next sc] around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, (120 ch-1 sps)
RUFFLE
join in beg sc. Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 3,
Rnd 1: With size C hook, ch 1, sc [sl st in next ch sp, ch 3] around,
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 5, sk in first st, [ch 5, sk next 2 sts, sc in
next 3 sts, sc in next st] 11 times, join in beg sl st. Fasten off.
next st] around to last 2 sts, ch 2,
ch 2, sk last 3 sts, dc in first sc to sk last 2 sts, dc in beg sc to form Weave ribbon through ch sps of
form last ch-5 sp. (12 ch sps) last ch-5 sp. (20 ch sps) rnd 26, tie ends in a bow. CW
Scandinavian seam, sc in next corner sp, at each sc, ch 3, sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner
Christmas Throw of the 4 corners of Throw, work (sc,
ch 3, sc) in corner ch-4 sp, join in
ch-3 sp, join in beg sc, sl st in next
ch-2 sp, ch 1.
Continued from page 63
beg sc. Fasten off. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sk sc sts, work small
sp, draw lp under to over through Rnd 2: Draw up a lp of green in shell in each ch-2 sp and (sc, ch 3,
next corner ch-4 sp, ch 2 and con- first ch-2 sp to the left of any cor- sc) in each corner ch-3 sp around,
tinue. When all squares are joined, ner ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, join in beg sc, sl st in next ch-2 sp.
continue with Border. *[ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp] around, Rnd 5: Ch 1, sk sc sts, work small
working at each corner, ch 1, (sc, shell in each ch-2 sp and (2 sc,
BORDER ch 3, sc) in corner ch-3 sp, rep from ch 3, 2 sc) in each corner ch-3 sp
Rnd 1 (RS): Draw up a lp of white * around, ending with ch 1, join in around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
in first ch-2 sp to the left of any beg sc. Fasten off.
corner ch-4 sp, ch 1, sk over sc sts, Rnd 3: Draw up a lp of white in FINISHING
work small shell in each ch-2 sp, at any ch-1 sp on side edge, ch 1, Block lightly between circles and
joining seams between squares, sc sk sc sts, work small shell in each on border with WS facing. CW
in first corner sp, ch 2, sk joining ch-1 sp around working (sc, ch 2,
Satin Stitch
Example of 2-sc dec Example of 2-hdc dec Example of 2-dc dec Example of 2-tr dec
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