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Crochet!
28 projects for the holidays! Stars & swirls: Cute button necklace
defining
crochet
Official Magazine of the Crochet guild of america
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mandarin
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the right
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Childs beret & muff
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Contents
November 2007 / volume 20, no. 6
In every issue
EDITORS CHOICE
12
Mandarin Jacket A
classic look gets contemporary
style in this gorgeous red and
black jacket crocheted in
sparkling, velvet-soft yarn.
12
14
QUICK-STITCH SENSATIONS
14
Holly Berries Bag Stitch

up a cute holiday purse in a snap
with bulky weight yarn. Beaded
trim gives it pizzazz!
16
EASY AS 1-2-3
16
Modular Purse An easy

pattern, eye-catching shape and
dazzling beaded handles make
this chic striped bag a winner.
RETRO REVISITED
18
Classic Beret This traditional,

gender-friendly cap makes a
great fashion look for guys or gals
and its super easy to make!
18
20
One skein wonders
20
Stars & Swirls Necklace

Colorful, eye-catching buttons give
this simple crocheted necklace a
fun, fanciful look.
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42 72
FEATURES
SLIP INTO STYLE

Expand your wardrobe options with our
versatile jackets and sweaters styled for
everyone in a great range of sizes.
24
Eclectic Electric
Blue Sweater
28
sunset colors
cowl neck
32
show-that-shape
jacket
38
midnight in prague
shruggie vest
40
holiday fantasy
bolero
22 In Stitches
Add interest and texture to your
crochet work with these eye-catching
patterns for pretty diamonds and
puffy popcorns.
DRESS IT UP
small wonders
Add a great finishing touch to your

outfit with our uniquely styled coat that
can also be worn as a wrap.
Our adorable accessories for babies,

children and fur kids are sure to
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42
48
Hearts & Gingham

nap sack
52
sugar & spice

beret & muff
54
posh puppy
Wrap-sody in blue
Blanket coat
special FEATUREs
44 The Right Stuff

Learn the secrets of knowing
which yarn to substitute, and
when, to ensure success in your
crochet projects.
56 Great Crochet:
Simple Tips to
Make it Happen,
Part 3
Cut out desired shapes from
already-felted pieces and then
add crochet to turn them into
fabulous designs. Its easy!
60 The Business of
Crochet, Part 3
Woo-hoo! Your first design has
been accepted by a publisher.
Well tell you the important steps
necessary to complete your
publication process.
At Home
Create eye-catching holiday decor
with our cozy rug, colorful stockings
and cute snow characters.
62
64
holiday hearth rug
68
72
Holiday stockings
gold nugget
tweed throw
christmas characters
Departments
Editors Note 6 / Letters From Our Readers 8
Crochet in the News 10 / Buyers Guide 95
Standards & Symbols 95 / Stitch Guide 96
Crochet! at a Glance 97 / Hooks & Humor 98
Previews 98
November 2007 CrochetMagazine.com
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Crochet!
EDITOR
Carol Alexander
Brad Snow
ART DIRECTOR
For those of us who love to

crochet, it seems this time of year always brings
a hectic rush to complete our crocheted gifts for

family and friends. But for many
individuals, this season is about
the simple joy of taking yarn and
hook in hand to make the holidays
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brighter for someone less fortunate.
With this in mind, I am reminded of a woman I knew as a childa neighbor

who lived across the street from my family. A widow in her fifties, her world was
shattered one October when her 25-year-old sonher only childwas killed in a
motorcycle accident.
It would have been so easy for her to retreat from the world and let her sorrow overwhelm her, but Mrs. Morris, an avid crocheter and knitter, wisely realized the therapeutic value of her needlework skills in redirecting her focus from
her own situation to the plight of others in need. She tirelessly began knitting and
crocheting blankets for disabled soldiers at our local army hospital.
Many afternoons after school, I sat with her on her front porch as she
worked her needles or hooks. Slowly, the sorrow of her loss turned into peaceful
joy as she lovingly stitched her colorful, cozy blankets.
Perhaps it was these times spent with Mrs. Morris
that planted the seeds for two things I grew to
lovecrocheting and using a portion of my time
and skills to make items for charity.
As you crochet your holiday gifts, why not
stitch extra for a local nursing home, hospital,
crisis center or animal shelter? I assure you,
the joy you get back will be far greater than
the material value of the item you give.
Wishing you a happy and blessed
holiday season.
Brenda Gallmeyer
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EDITORS
CHOICE
SIZED TO
4X
A traditional
look goes fashion
forward when
crocheted in plush,
bulky weight yarn
in a stunning
contrast of
midnight black and
watermelon red.
Mandarin
jacket
DESIGN BY TREVA G . M CCAIN F O R CAR O N INTERNATI O NAL
S K I L L L EVE L
F I N I SHE D SI ZES
Instructions given fit small, changes

for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large,
3X-large and 4X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 37 inches (small) [40 inches

(medium), 44 inches (large), 49 inches
(X-large), 53 inches (2X-large), 57
inches (3X-large), 60 inches (4X-large)]
M ATER I A L S
Caron Glimmer super bulky

(super chunky) weight yarn
(13/4 oz/49 yds/50g per ball):
12 [14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24]
balls #0005 red
8 [8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11] balls
#0020 black
Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
G AU GE
11 sts in pattern = 4 inches; 7

pattern rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTER N N OTE S
beginning of row (dec 2 sts

at beg of row): [Dc dec in next
2 sts] twice.
Decrease 2 stitches at end
of row (dec 2 sts at end of
row): Work across to last 4 sts,
[dc dec in next 2 sts] twice.
Decrease more than 2 stitches
at beginning of row (dec
more than 2 sts at beg of
row): Sl st across indicated sts.
at end of row (dec more
than 2 sts at end of row):
Leave indicated sts unworked.
S TITCH PATTERN
Row 1 (WS): Dc in 3rd ch from hook
(first 2 chs do not count as first dc) and

in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as first dc),
dc in first dc, sk next dc, [2 dc in sp
before next dc, sk next 2 dc] across to
last 2 dc, sk next dc, dc in last dc, turn.
Rep row 2 for pattern.
JACKET
BACK
Row 1 (WS): With black, ch 55 [61, 67,
This stitch pattern is similar to a Vstitch pattern, but without a chain

space between the double crochet
stitches.
When working shaping and there is
an odd number of stitches, maintain
pattern as established with an extra
dc at end of row if necessary.
73, 81, 87, 93], work row 1 of Stitch

Pattern. (54 [60, 66, 72, 80, 86, 92] dc)
Rows 2 & 3: Rep row 2 of Stitch
Pattern.
SPECIAL STITCHES
20 [10, 10, 10, 8, 8, 6] rows 2 [3, 3, 3,

4, 4, 5] times and at the same time,
change colors (see Stitch Guide) to red
in last st on row 12. (50 [54, 60, 66, 72,
78, 82] dc at end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in Stitch Pattern
until piece measures 17 inches from
beg, ending with WS row.
Decrease 1 stitch at beginning

of row (dec 1 st at beg of
row): Dc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in first 2 sts.
Decrease 1 stitch at end of
row (dec 1 st at end of
row): Dc dec in last 2 sts.
Decrease 2 stitches at
Side Shaping
Next rows: Using Special Stitches and
maintaining Stitch Pattern (see Pattern Notes), dec 1 st at each end every
Accent Options
Use purchased frog closures

instead of crocheting the
toggles for an elegant
fastener option. Substitute
dazzling, ready-made buttons
to take pizzazz to the max.
Co n t i n u ed o n pag e 78
13
QUICK-STITCH
SENSATIONS
Holly Berries Bag

DESIGN BY KATHERINE ENG
Bulky chenille yarn makes this cute holiday purse work

up quickly. Pretty beaded trim and a large button add the
perfect finishing touches.
S K I L L L EVE L
F IN I SHED SI ZE
71/2 x 91/2 inches, excluding Handle

M ATERI A L S
Lion Brand Chenille Thick

& Quick super bulky (super
chunky) weight yarn (100 yds
per skein):
1 skein #133 eucalyptus
Lion Brand Wool-Ease medium
(worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/197
yds/85g per ball):
1 ball #138 cranberry
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or
Tapestry needle
11/4-inch green button
Red pony beads: 48
G A U GE
Rnd 1 = 9 inches long x 11/2 inches

wide; 4 sts = 11/2 inches
PATTER N N OTE
Chain 3 at beginning of double

crochet rows and rounds will be
counted as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Shell: 3 dc in indicated st.
14
BAG
Rnd 1: With 1 strand each color held
tog, ch 20, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook,

sc in each of next 17 chs, 3 sc in next
ch, working on opposite side of ch, sc
in each of next 17 chs, sc in same ch
as beg 2 sc, join with sl st in beg sc.
(40 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc,
sc in each of next 17 sc, 2 sc in each
of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 17 sc,
2 sc in last sc, join with sl st in beg sc.
(46 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join
with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join
with sl st in back lp (see Stitch Guide)
of beg sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, working in back lps only,
sc in each st around, join with sl st in
both lps of beg sc.
Rnds 6 & 7: Rep rnds 4 and 5.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
first 2 sc, sc in each of next 21 sc, sc
dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of last 21
sc, join with sl st in beg sc. (44 sc)
Rnd 9: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *sk next
sc, shell (see Special Stitch) in next sc,
sk next sc*, sc in next sc, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join with
sl st in beg sc. (11 shells, 11 sc)
Rnd 11: Ch 3 (see Pattern Note), 2 dc
in same sc, *sc in center dc of next
shell**, shell in next sc, rep from *
around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (3 dc, 11 sc, 11 shells)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc first dc, sc in each of
next 2 dc, *hdc in next sc**, sc in each
of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in beg
sc. (44 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 3 sc,
sk next hdc] around, join in beg sc.
(33 sc)
Rnd 14: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 15: Ch 3, sk next sc, sl st in next
sc, [ch 3, sk next sc, sl st in next sc] 13

times, ch 9, sl st in first ch of ch-9, sl
st in same sc (button lp), [ch 3, sk next
sc, sl st in next sc] around, ending
with last sl st in same st as beg ch-3.
Fasten off.
Sew button to Purse side opposite
button lp.
HANDLE
[With 3 strands of cranberry held tog,

ch 60, fasten off ] 3 times.
Tie ends of 3 chs tog, braid chs tog. Tie
ends in knot at other end.
Knot each end of Handle on inside
edge of Bag.
EMBELLISHMENT
Note: At beg of rnd and at opposite side,

do not sk 1 sc after working ch, sc in
next st, then work as indicated around,
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then on 2nd rnd work above sk sc of

previous rnd.
Rnd 1: Thread 24 pony beads onto
cranberry yarn, with top of Bag
facing, join cranberry with sc in
unworked lp of rnd 4 at side edge
of Bag, evenly sp [ch 2, pull bead up
next to hook, ch 1 over bead to secure,
ch 2, sk next st, sc in next st] 24 times
around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Thread 24 pony beads onto
cranberry, with top of Bag facing, join
cranberry with sc in unworked lp of
rnd 6 above a bead of previous rnd
(see Note), [ch 2, pull bead up next
to hook, ch 1 over bead to secure, ch
2, sk next st, sc in next st] 24 times
around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off. C!
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15
EASY AS
1-2-3
Modular purse
DESIGN BY M ARY EST O K N O LFI F O R CAR O N INTERNATI O NAL
Sassy stripes and a square-on-point shape give this purse

unique style and contemporary good looks. Purchased
beaded handles add the final dazzling details.
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHE D SIZE
101/2 x 163/4 inches

MATERIALS
Caron Glimmer super bulky

(super chunky) weight yarn
2 balls #0009 willow
Caron Bliss bulky (chunky)
weight yarn (13/4 oz/82 yds/
50g per ball):
1 ball #0009 jade
Caron Fling bulky (chunky) weight
yarn (13/4 oz/37 yds/50g per ball):
2 balls #0004 aloe
Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
Darice Screw-In 7 x 6 inch handles
Assorted beads with wide holes
1/3 yd craft felt
Large shank button: 1
Stitch marker
GAUGE
13 sc = 4 inches; 16 sc rows=
4 inches
16
Try This!
Create your own unique

handles using two, 2-foot
lengths of galvanized plasticcoated wire and 48 beads of
your choice with holes large
enough to fit over the wire.
PURSE
SIDE
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): Beg at top edge, with willow, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each of next 6 chs, 3 sc in next
ch, place marker in center sc, sc in
each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each
st across to marker, 3 sc in marked st,
move marker, sc in each st across with
2 sc in last st, turn. Fasten off. (21 sc)
Row 3: Join jade with sc in first st, sc
in each st across to marker, 3 sc in
marked st, move marker, sc in each st
across, turn. (23 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across to
marker, 3 sc in marked st, move
marker, sc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off. (25 sc)
Rows 5 & 6: With aloe, rep rows 3 and
4. (29 sc at end of last row)
Row 7: Join willow with sc in first st,
sc in same st, sc in each st across to
marker, 3 sc in marked st, sc in each st
across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (33 sc)
Row 8: Rep row 4. (35 sc)
Rows 920: [Rep rows 38 consecutively] twice. (63 sc at end of last row)
Rows 2126: Rep row 3, changing colors every 2 rows as established, ending
with 2 rows of willow. At end of last
row, fasten off. (75 sc at end of last row)

LINING
Cut 2 pieces of felt each 1/4-inch smaller

than Side around all outer edges.
With sewing thread and sewing needle,
tack 1 piece of felt to WS of each Side.
FINISHING
Row 1: With felt sides tog, working
through both thicknesses, in ends of

rows and in sts, join willow with sc in
end of row 9, sc in end of each row
and in each st across to opposite side
of row 9. Do not fasten off.
Rnd 2: Working on 1 Side edge only,
evenly sp sc across top edge of both
Sides, join with sl st in beg sc of row 1.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across to center of this Side, ch 14, sl st in 14th
ch from hook (button lp on back), sc in
each st around, join with sl st in beg
sc. Fasten off.

Sew button to front opposite button lp.
Handles
Thread beads onto Handles.

Sew Handles to front and back as
shown in photo. C!
17
RETRO
REVISITED
classic
beret
DESIGN BY
BELINDA BENDY CARTER
Always in vogue
and forever
popular, this
gender-friendly
cap looks great
on guys or gals
in just about any
color. The retro
look of classic
black is always a
winning choice.
S K I L L L EVE L
F IN I SHED SI ZES
Instructions given fit small changes for

medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and
3X-large are in [ ].
F IN I SHED G A RMENT ME A S UREME NT
201/821 inches (small) [217/822

inches (medium), 225/823 inches
(large), 231/2237/8 inches (X-large),
241/4 inches (2X-large), 247/8 inches
(3X-large)]
M ATERI A L S
Moda Dea Washable Wool

medium (worsted) weight yarn
2 balls #4412 black
18
Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or

Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
3/4 x 211/2 [221/4, 23, 233/4, 241/2,
251/4] inch piece elastic
Stitch markers
GA UGE
Rnds 17 = 4 inches in diameter

PATTERN NOTES
Work in continuous rounds.

Do not join or turn unless otherwise
stated.
Mark first stitch of each round.
BERET
TOP
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
do not join (see Pattern Notes). (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

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

Rnd 19: Sc in each st around.
Next rnds: [Rep rnd 19] 2 [2, 2, 3, 3, 3]
times.
SIDE
ELASTIC
Rnd 1: [Sc in each of next 16 sts, sc dec

(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts] around.
(102 sc)
in next 2 sts] around. (96 sc)
Sew ends of elastic tog to form circle.

Fold rnd 7 of Band up to rnd 1 of Band
on inside of Beret.
Place elastic circle inside. Sew rnd 7 of
Band to rnd 1 of Band.
Small, Medium & Large Sizes

Only
TOP LOOP
Leaving long end, ch 5, sl st in back bar

(see Fig. 1) of 2nd ch from hook and
in back bar of each ch across. Leaving
long end, fasten off.
Using long ends, attach Top Loop to
center point of Top. C!
BAND

Rnds 26: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around, join with
sl st in next st. Leaving long end,
fasten off.
Back Bar of Chain

Fig. 1
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ONE SKEIN
WONDERS
Add a fun,
fanciful touch
to your casual
look with this
simple crocheted
necklace jazzed
up with cute,
colorful buttons.
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHE D SIZE
131/2 inches
MATERIALS
Red Heart LusterSheen

fine (sport) weight yarn (4
oz/335 yds/113g per skein):
1 oz/100 yds/28g #0002
black
Size 2/2.20mm steel crochet hook
Sewing needle
Spring clasp and ring
Buttons from JHB International:
#20833 hot pink star: 4
#20830 star yellow: 3
#19410 Lollipop green/black: 3
#19409 Lollipop pink/black: 2
#19408 Lollipop yellow/black: 2
J&P Coats Crochet Thread Stiffener
Small paint brush
Straight pins
Blocking board
Craft glue
Stars & Swirls

necklace
DESIGN BY TA M M Y HILDEBRAND
NECKLACE
MEDALLION
Make 6.
Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st in first ch to form

ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in
ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (12 dc)
Co n t i n u ed o n pag e 8 0
20
in stitches
v-twin popcorn
stitch & Tread Pattern
DESIGN s BY ANNIE S ATTIC
Create a lacy diamond pattern and a deliciously textured

popcorn design to add to your patchwork afghan.
S K I L L L EVE L
V-TWIN POPCORN STITCH

PATTER N N OTE

crochet row or round counts as first
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Popcorn (pc): 5 dc as indicated,

drop lp from hook, insert hook in
first dc of group, pull dropped lp
through
Row 1: Work ch in multiples of 11, plus
5 chs, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3
chs count as first dc), dc in each of next
2 chs, [ch 2, sk next 3

chs, pc (see Special Stitch)
in next ch, ch 1, pc in
next ch, ch 1, sk next 2
chs, dc in each of next 3
chs] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern
Note), bptr (see Stitch
Guide) around next st, dc
in next st, [ch 3, sk next
ch sp and pc, 2 sc
in next ch sp, ch 3, sk
next pc and next ch
sp, dc in next st, bptr
around next st, dc in
next st] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, fptr (see
Stitch Guide) around next st, dc in
next st, [ch 2, sk next ch sp, pc in next
sc, ch 1, pc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch
sp, dc in next st, fptr around next st,
dc in next st] across, turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern. At end of last row, fasten off.
diamond TREAD
PATTERN NOTE

crochet row or round counts as first
SPECIAL STITCH
Diamond: Dc in st indicated, ch 3,
3 fpdc around last dc made.
22
Row 1: Work ch in multiples of 8 plus

5 chs, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3
chs count as first dc), dc in next ch, [sk
next 2 chs, diamond (see Special Stitch)
in next ch, sk next 2 chs, dc in each of
next 3 chs] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Note), dc in
each of next 2 sts, [ch 2, sc in upper
corner of diamond, ch 2, dc in each of
next 3 sts] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts,
[sk next ch-2 sp, diamond in next sc,
sk next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3
dc] across, turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern, ending with row 2. At end of
last row, fasten off. C!
SLIP INTO STYLE
Eclectic Electric
Blue sweater
DESIGN BY LISA G O NZALEZ F O R CAR O N INTERNATI O NAL
Deep shades of navy Highlighted with bits of electric blue

create the classy mix of colors in this flattering pullover
thats topped with a plush, soft blue split collar.
S K I L L L EVE L
F IN I SHED SI ZES
Instructions given fit small, changes for

medium, large and X-large are in [ ].

(medium), 46 inches (large), 50
inches (X-large)]
M ATERI A L S
Caron Simply Soft Shadows

(3 oz/150 yds/85g per skein):
7 [8, 10, 11] skeins #0005 soft
merino
50g per ball):
2 [2, 3, 3] balls
#0011 majestic
Sizes H/8/5mm and K/101/2/
6.5mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
11/2-inch buttons: 5
Stitch marker
G A U GE
Size H hook: 13 pattern sts = 4

inches; 12 pattern rows = 4 inches
24
Free
Bobble Sock
Pattern
Contact us to obtain the supplies to make

this crocheted pillow design and for the free
pillow instructions
The Crochet Pillow was designed

in Tunisian Crochet on an Afghan
crochet hook using the
Finca Perl Cotton
#3 and #5 by Presencia.
Finca is the finest Perl Cotton
available with the broadest color
palette in the world.
155 colors in Perl Sizes 5, 8, 12,
& the Ultrafine Perl 16.
Washfast and bleachfast.
Contact us to obtain the supplies to
make the Bobble Sock
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dc in each sc] for pattern across, turn.

Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 3 [4, 5, 5] inches from beg, ending with WS row.
Rows 24: Ch 1, work in pattern

across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, work in pattern across,
ch 23 [25, 25, 27], turn.
Armhole Shaping
RIGHT FRONT
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, work in pattern

across first 36 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Rows 24: Ch 1, work in pattern
across, turn.
ch 23 [25, 25, 27], turn.
Work same as for Back until piece measures 3 [4, 5, 5] inches from Armhole
edge, ending with RS row at neck edge.
Neck Shaping
Next row (WS): At shoulder and neck

edge, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in
next ch, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch]
across, work in established pattern
across, turn. (58 [60, 60, 62] sts)
Next rows: Ch 1, work even in pattern
until piece measures 17 [19, 21, 23]
inches across Back, ending with WS
row at lower edge.
Armhole Shaping

across first 36 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
26
18 [181/2, 181/2, 19]"
Back
Right Front
Left Front
7 [71/2, 71/2, 8]"

Back
11"
14 [15, 15, 16]"
Lower Edge
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, work in pattern

across first 3 [4, 4,Sleeve
5] sts, ch 2, sk next
Side Edge
13
Lower Edge
Row 1 (RS): With size H hook

and soft merino, ch 59 [61, 61,
63], sc in 2nd ch from hook,
dc in next ch, [sc in next ch,
dc in next ch] across, turn. (58
[60, 60, 62] sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, [sc in each dc and
Buttonhole Band
Right Front
391/4 [441/4, 491/4, 521/4]"
LEFT FRONT
18 [181/2, 181/2, 19]"
391/4 [441/4, 491/4, 521/4]"
SWEATER
2"
Body of Sweater is worked side to

side in one piece, beginning at
Left Front.
Sleeve is also worked side
to side.
Pattern stitch is identical on
both sides.
References to right and
wrong sides are for shaping
purposes only.
3 [4, 5, 5]"
11/4" 3 [4, 5, 5]"
3 [4, 5, 5]"
11/4"
17 [19, 21, 23]"
1/2" 12 [13, 14, 15]"
1
12 [13, 14, 15]"
17 [19, 21, 23]"
PATTER N N OTE S
Side Edge
[131/2, 14,
143/4]"
Sleeve
Side Edge
13 [131/2, 14, 143/4]"
14 [15, 15, 16]"
BACK
Next rows (WS): Dec 1 st at neck edge

for each of next 10 rows by working
sc dec (see Stitch Guide) or dc dec (see
Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts and at the
same time working rem sts in pattern
across, turn. Place marker in last st on
last row. (48 [50, 50, 52] sts at end of
last row)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until piece measures 51/2 [61/2, 71/2, 81/2]
inches from marker, ending with
RS row.
Next rows: Inc 1 st at neck edge for
each of next 10 rows by working 2 sts
in either the first or last st and at the
same time working rem sts in pattern
across, turn. Move marker to last row
at neck edge. (58 [60, 60, 62] sts at end
of last row)
Next 2 rows: Ch 1, work in pattern
Side Edge
across, turn.
LW1527 Crochet
Cozy and comfortable. Like a friend you know you can rely on, Red Heart Yarn
has been a part of colorful and enduring creations for generations.
Why trust your creation to anything less?
November 2007
Pattern information
available at
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SLIP INTO STYLE
sunset colors
cowl neck
DESIGN BY M ARGRET WILLS O N F O R CAR O N INTERNATI O NAL
Vivid sunset colors blend in perfect harmony in the selfstriping yarn of this pretty pullover. A deep cowl neck adds
sophisticated flair to an otherwise simple design.
S K I L L L EVE L
F IN I SHE D SI ZES


inches (X-large)]
M ATER I A L S
Caron Simply Soft Shadows

(3 oz/150 yds/85g per ball):
8 [9, 10, 11] balls #0004
autumn red
Sizes I/9/5.5mm and J/10/6mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
G A U GE
Size J hook: 6 shells = 4 inches;
12 pattern rows = 4 inches

SPECIAL STITCH
Shell: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next st or ch sp.
SWEATER
BACK
Ribbing
Row 1: With size I hook, ch 12, sc in

2nd ch from hook and in each ch
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S u ns et co l o rs co w l Ne ck
ch-2 sp, shell in each of next 24 [26,

30, 30] ch-2 sps, sc in ch-2 sp of next
shell, sl st in each of next 2 sc, sl st in
each ch sp and in each st across, turn.
Fasten off. (24 [26, 30, 30] shells)
Row 2: Sk sl sts, join with sc in next st,
shell in each ch-2 sp across, sl st in
last sc, leaving sl sts unworked, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, shell in
each ch-2 sp across to last shell, sc in
last ch-2 sp, leaving last st unworked,
turn. (22 [24, 28, 28] shells)
Large & X-Large Sizes Only
Row 4: Work even in pattern across, turn.

All Sizes
across, turn. (11 sc)

Rows 259 [263, 271, 275]: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide), ch 1,
sc in each st across, turn.
Body
Row 1: Working in ends of rows, with

size J hook, ch 1, sc in first row, [sk
next row, shell (see Special Stitch) in
next row] across to last 2 rows, sk
next row, sc in last row, turn. (28 [30,
34, 36] shells)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, shell in each
ch sp across, sc in last st, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 15 [15, 16, 161/2] inches from
beg including Ribbing.
Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Sl st across 1 [1, 1, 2] shells, sl

st in first sc of next shell, sc in next
30
of next 2 ch-2 sps (neck), shell in each

of next 11 [12, 14, 14] ch-2 sps, sc in
next ch-2 sp, sl st in each ch and in
each st across, turn. Fasten off. (22
[24, 28, 28] shells)
First Side
Row 2: At armhole edge, sk sl sts, join

with sc in next st, shell in each of next
10 [11, 13, 13] ch-2 sps, sc in next ch2 sp, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
of next 9 [10, 12, 12] ch-2 sps, sc in
last ch-2 sp, turn.
of next 8 [9, 11, 11] ch-2 sps, sc dec
(see Stitch Guide) in last ch-2 sp and
last st, turn.
Row 4 [4, 5, 5]: Rep row 3. (20 [22, 26,

26] shells)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until Armhole measures 8 [81/2, 81/2, 9]
inches from beg of Shaping.
Small & Medium Sizes Only
Shoulder Shaping
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in each

of next 3 [3, 4, 4] ch-2 sps, shell in
each of next 14 [16, 18, 18] shells, 2
sc in each of next 3 [3, 4, 4] ch-2 sps,
sc in last st, turn.
Row 2: Sl st in each of first 7 [7, 9, 9]
sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 [4, 4, 4]
ch-2 sps, shell in each of next 8 [8,
10, 10] ch-2 sps, 2 sc in each of next
3 [4, 4, 4] ch-2 sps, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Row 3: Sl st in each of first 6 [8, 8, 8]
sts, 2 sc in each of next 8 [8, 10, 10]
ch-2 sps, leaving rem sts unworked.
Fasten off.

of next [10, 10] ch-2 sps, sc in last ch2 sp, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, shell in each of

next 8 [9] ch-2 sps, sc in last sc, turn.
All Sizes
FRONT
Ribbing & Body

of next 7 [8, 9, 9] ch-2 sps, sc dec in
last ch-2 sp and last st, turn.
ch-2 sp across, sc in last st, turn.
Row 9: Rep row 7.
Next rows: Work even in pattern until piece measures same as Back to
Shoulder, ending with RS row at
Armhole edge.
Rep same as Back Ribbing & Body.
Shoulder Shaping
Armhole Shaping
Row 1 (RS): Sl st across 1 [1, 1, 2]

shells, sl st in first sc of next shell, sc
in next ch-2 sp, shell in each of next
11 [12, 14, 14] ch-2 sps, 2 sc in each
Row 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 3 [3,

4, 4] ch-2 sps, shell in each of next
3 [4, 4, 4] ch-2 sps, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
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SLIP INTO STYLE
SIZED TO
3X
Show-thatshape Jacket
DESIGN BY JILL HANRATTY
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Conservative, close-fitting design and impeccable finishing

details give this beautiful jacket a flattering hourglass
shape, Expensive looks and loads of high-fashion style.
S K I L L L EVE L
F I N I SHE D SI ZES
Instructions given fit small, changes

for medium, large, X-large, 1X-large,
2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].

(medium), 421/2 inches (large), 451/4
inches (X-large), 48 inches (2Xlarge), 52 inches (3X-large), 56
inches (4X-large)]
M ATER I A L S
Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe

light (light worsted) weight
yarn (13/4 oz/114 yds/50g
per skein):
16 [17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25]
skeins #K616
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread:
Navy
Gold
7/8-inch-wide gold grosgrain ribbon:
2 [2, 2, 21/4, 21/4, 21/2, 21/2] yds
7/8-inch navy buttons: 4
Straight pins
G AU GE
3 hdc = 1 inch; 3 hdc rows = 1 inch

Take time to check gauge
PATTER N N OTE S
Waist ribbing is small to give the

Bodice Back the desired blousing
effect; it will stretch considerably.
Front and neck edges of Jacket are
reinforced with grosgrain ribbon. This
is optional, but recommended; the

ribbon provides more stability for the
buttons and buttonholes and gives the
Jacket a more finished look.
Buttonhole instructions are given, but
many local yarn shops will make
machine buttonholes for a nominal fee.
Chain-2 at the beginning of half
double crochet row or round counts
as first half double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
RIBBING STITCH PATTERN
Row 1 (RS): Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),

hdc in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of
each st across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp in center of each hdc (see Fig. 1) across, turn.
Horizontal Lp
Half Double Crochet

Horizontal Loop
Fig. 1
JACKET
BACK
Waistband
Row 1: Ch 22, hdc in 3rd ch from hook

(first 2 chs count as first hdc) and in
each ch across, turn. (21 hdc)
Rows 2 & 3: Work Ribbing Stitch Pattern.
Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 16 [18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26] times.
Next row: Rep row 2.
Bodice
Row 1: Working in ends of rows on

Ribbing, ch 1, evenly sp 56 [60, 64,
68, 72, 78, 84] sc across. Fasten off.

Row 2: With RS facing, join with sl st
in first st, ch 2, hdc in each st across,
turn. (56 [60, 64, 68, 72, 78, 84] hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, [hdc in sp between next 2
sts (for established pattern) across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep row 3] 20 [20, 18, 18,
16, 16, 16] times.
Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Ch 1, sk first st, sl st in next 1

[2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] sts, ch 2, work in pattern across, leaving last 2 [3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8] sts unworked, turn. (54 [56, 58, 60,
62, 66, 70] hdc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in first sp, ch 2, work
in pattern across, leaving last 2 sts
unworked, turn. (52 [54, 56, 58, 60,
64, 68] hdc)
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 4 [3, 4, 4, 4, 4,
4] times. (44 [48, 48, 50, 52, 56, 60]
hdc at end of last row)
Next row: Ch 2, work in pattern across,
turn.
Next rows: [Rep last row] 18 [20, 20,
22, 24, 24, 26] times. (19 [21, 21, 23,
25, 25, 27] sts)
First Shoulder Shaping
Row 1: Ch 2, work in pattern across

13 [15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 19] sps, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn. (14, [16, 16,
16, 16, 18, 20] sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, work in pattern across 5
[5, 5, 5, 5, 7, 9] sps, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sl st in first sps, work in
pattern across 3 [3, 3, 3, 3, 5, 7] sps,
leaving rem sts unworked. Fasten off.
2nd Shoulder Shaping
Row 1: Sk next 18 [18, 18, 20, 22, 22,
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S ho w- th at- s h a p e j a cke t
22] sps on last row of Armhole Shaping, join with sl st in sp between next
2 sts, work in pattern across, turn.
(13 [15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 19] hdc)
Row 2: Sl st in each of first 8 [10, 10,
10, 10, 10, 10] sts, work in pattern
across next 5 [5, 5, 5, 5, 7, 9] sps, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, work in pattern across 3
[3, 3, 3, 3, 5, 7] sps, leaving rem sts
unworked. Fasten off.
Bottom
Row 1: Working in ends of rows on opposite side of Waistband, with RS facing, join with sc in first row, evenly sp
59 [69, 69, 73, 77, 83, 89] sc across. Fasten off. (60 [70, 70, 74, 78, 84, 90] sc)
Row 2: With RS facing, join with sl st in
first st, ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, work in pattern across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 25 [27, 29, 29,
29, 31, 31] times. At end of last row,
fasten off.
LEFT FRONT
Waistband

and in each ch across, turn. (21 hdc)
Rows 2 & 3: Work in Ribbing Stitch
Pattern.
Bodice

turn. (30 [34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46] hdc)
Next rows: [Rep row 3] 18 [18, 16, 16,
14, 14, 14] times.
Next row: Ch 2, 2 hdc in back lp of
same st (collar ribbing), work in pattern across, turn. (3 ribbing sts, 29 [33,
35, 37, 39, 41, 45] hdc)
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Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Ch 1, sk first st,

sl st in each of next 2
[3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] sts, ch 2,
work in pattern across
27 [30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
37] sps, hdc in horizontal lp of each of last 3
sts, turn. (3 ribbing sts,
28 [31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
38] sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in
back lp of each of next
4 sts, work in pattern
across, leaving last sp
unworked, turn. (5 ribbing sts, 25 [28, 29, 30,
31, 32, 35] hdc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sl
st in next st, ch 2, work
in pattern across next
23 [26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33] sps, hdc in
horizontal lp of each st across, turn.
(5 ribbing sts, 24 [27, 28, 29, 30, 31,
33] hdc)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of next 4
sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next st, work
in pattern across, leaving last sp
unworked, turn. (7 ribbing sts, 22 [25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 32] hdc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sl st in each of
next 2 sts, ch 2, work in pattern across
next 20 [23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30] sps,
hdc in horizontal lp of each st across,
turn. (7 ribbing sts, 21 [24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 31] hdc)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of each

of next 8 sts, work in pattern across,
turn. (9 ribbing sts, 20 [23] hdc)
Large, X-Large, 1X-Large, 2XLarge, 3X-Large Sizes Only
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of each of

next 8 sts, work in pattern across, turn.
(9 ribbing sts, [23, 24, 25, 26, 29] hdc)
All Sizes

next 19 [22, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27] sps,
turn. (9 ribbing sts, 20 [23, 23, 24, 25,
26, 28] hdc)
next 8 sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next st,
work in pattern across, turn. (11 ribbing sts, 19 [22, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27] hdc)
next 18 [21, 21, 22, 22, 23, 26] sps,
hdc in horizontal lp of st across, turn.
(11 ribbing sts, 19 [22, 22, 23, 24, 25,
27] hdc)
turn. (13 ribbing sts, 17 [20, 20, 21, 22,
23, 25] hdc)
next 16 [19, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24] sps,
turn.
next 12 sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next st,
work in pattern across, turn. (15 ribbing
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X-Large & 2X-Large Sizes Only
Next row: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of each

of next 18 sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next
st, work in pattern across, turn. (21
ribbing sts, [15, 17] hdc)
1X-Large & 3X-Large Sizes Only

turn. (21 ribbing sts, [14, 19] hdc)
All Sizes
Next row: Ch 2, work in pattern across

to ribbing, hdc in horizontal lp of st
across, turn.
of next 16 [18, 18, 20, 20, 20, 20] sts,
work in pattern across, turn. (17 [19,
19, 21, 21, 21, 21] ribbing sts, 13 [15,
15, 15, 15, 17, 19] hdc)
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately]
4 [4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6] times, turn.
sts, 16 [19, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24] hdc)
next 15 [18, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23] sps,
turn.
turn. (17 ribbing sts, 14 [17, 17, 18, 19,
20, 22] hdc)
Medium, Large, X-Large, 1XLarge, 2X-Large, 3X-Large
Sizes Only

next [16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21] sps, hdc
in horizontal lp of each st across, turn.
of next 16 sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next
st, work in pattern across, turn. (19
ribbing sts, [16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21] hdc)
X-Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large,
3X-Large Sizes Only

next [16, 17, 18, 20] sps, hdc in horizontal lp in each st across, turn.
36
Shoulder

to ribbing, hdc in horizontal lp of st
across, turn.
next 16 [18, 18, 20, 20, 20, 20] sts,
work in pattern across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, work in pattern across to
ribbing, hdc in horizontal lp of each
st across, turn.
Collar Extension

next 16 [18, 18, 20, 20, 20, 20] sts,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp of
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in back lp of each st
across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 6 [6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8] times. At
end of last row, fasten off.
Bottom

opposite side of Waistband, with RS
facing, join with sc in end of first row,

evenly sp 33 [37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49]
sc across, turn. Fasten off. (34 [38, 40,
42, 44, 46, 50] sc)
Row 2: With RS facing, join with sl st in
first st, ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep row 3] 25 [27, 29, 29,
fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Waistband

Rows 2 & 3: Work in Ribbing Stitch
Pattern.
of next 9 sts, ch 2, sk next 2 sts (buttonhole), hdc in back lp of each st
across, turn.
Next row: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp of
each of next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next ch sp,
hdc in each horizontal lp of each st
across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3] once.
Bodice

turn. (30 [34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46] hdc)
Rows 3 & 4: Ch 2, work in pattern
across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2, [hdc in sp between next
2 sts] twice, ch 2, sk next sp between
sts (buttonhole), work in pattern
across, turn.
Row 6: Work in pattern across, working
hdc in ch-2 sp, turn.
Next rows: [Rep row 3] 12 [12, 10, 10,
8, 8, 8] times.
Next rows: [Rep rows 5 and 6] once.
Next rows: Rep row 2.

Next rows: Rep row 2.
Next row: Ch 2, work in pattern across next 29 [33, 35, 37,
Next row: Ch 2, work in pattern across next 29 [33, 35, 37,
39, 41, 45] sps, hdc in back lp of next st, 2 hdc in back lp
39, 41, 45] sps, hdc in back lp of next st, 2 hdc in back lp
of last st, turn.
of last st, turn.
Armhole Shaping
Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp of each of next 3 sts,

work in pattern across, leaving last 2 [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] sts
work in pattern across, leaving last 2 [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] sts
unworked, turn. (4 ribbing, 28 [31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38] sts)
unworked, turn. (4 ribbing, 28 [31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38] sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first st, sl st in next st, ch 2, work in pattern
across to last 4 sts, hdc in back lp in each of last 4 sts, turn.
across to last 4 sts, hdc in back lp in each of last 4 sts, turn.
(4 ribbing sts, 25 [28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35] hdc)
(4 ribbing sts, 25 [28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35] hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp of each of next 4 sts, work
in pattern across, leaving last sp unworked, turn.
in pattern across, leaving last sp unworked, turn.
across to last 5 sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next st, hdc in back
across to last 5 sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next st, hdc in back
lp of each st across, turn. (6 ribbing sts, 22 [25, 26, 27, 28,
lp of each st across, turn. (6 ribbing sts, 22 [25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 32] hdc)
29, 32] hdc)
in pattern across, leaving last st unworked, turn.
in pattern across, leaving last st unworked, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, work in pattern across next 19 [22] sts, hdc in
Row 6: Ch 2, work in pattern across next 19 [22] sts, hdc in
back lp of each st across, turn. (9 ribbing sts, 20 [23] hdc)
back lp of each st across, turn. (9 ribbing sts, 20 [23] hdc)
Large, X-Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large
Large, X-Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large
Sizes Only
Sizes Only
across next [22, 23, 24, 25, 28] sps, hdc in back lp of each
across next [22, 23, 24, 25, 28] sps, hdc in back lp of each
st across, turn. (9 ribbing sts, [23, 24, 25, 26, 29] hdc)
st across, turn. (9 ribbing sts, [23, 24, 25, 26, 29] hdc)
All Sizes
All Sizes
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp of next 9 sts, work in
pattern across, turn.
Row 8: Ch 2, work in pattern across to last 10 sts, 2 hdc in
back lp of next st, hdc in back lp of each st across, turn.
pattern across, turn. (12 ribbing sts, 17 [20, 20, 21, 22, 23,
pattern across, turn. (12 ribbing sts, 17 [20, 20, 21, 22, 23,
26] hdc)
26] hdc)
Row 10: Ch 2, work in pattern across next 16 [19, 19, 20, 21,
Row 10: Ch 2, work in pattern across next 16 [19, 19, 20, 21,
22, 25] sts, hdc in back lp of each st across, turn.
22, 25] sts, hdc in back lp of each st across, turn.
work in pattern across, turn. (14 ribbing sts, 15 [18, 18, 19,
work in pattern across, turn. (14 ribbing sts, 15 [18, 18, 19,
20, 21, 24] hdc)
20, 21, 24] hdc)
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D E S I G N B Y D R EW E M B O R S K Y
The unique style of this ultra-chic piece combines the best

elements of both a shrug and vestform-fitting, figureflattering lines and a comfortable, unrestricted fit.
SKILL LEVEL
F INISHE D SIZE S


inches (X-large)]
M ATERIALS
Moda Dea Eclipse medium

(worsted) weight yarn (13/4
oz/125 yds/50g per ball):
7 [8, 9, 10] balls #2561 mauve
Tapestry needle
4mm beads:
119 [129, 139, 149] cube shape
6-inch knit closure #1034 pastel
from JHB International
13/8-inch circle buckle ring #1067
cream from JHB International
GAUGE
7 pattern sts = 2 inches; 7 pattern

rows = 11/4 inches
SPECIAL STITCH
Bead single crochet (bead sc):

Ch 1, insert hook in back lp (see
Stitch Guide) of st just made, pull
lp through st, pull up bead, yo, pull
through all lps on hook.
VEST
SHOULDERS
Row 1 (RS): Ch 209 [229, 249, 269], sl

st in 2nd ch from hook, [hdc in next
ch, sl st in next ch] across, ending
with hdc in last ch, turn. (208 [228,
248, 268] sts)
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Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in first st, hdc in next

st, [sl st in next st, hdc in next st]
across for pattern, turn.
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 10 [10, 12, 14]
times.
LEFT FRONT

first 68 [72, 76, 80] sts, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn.
turn.
last 3 sts, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
next 2 sts, leaving last st unworked,
turn. (66 [70, 74, 78] sts)
Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3] 4 times.
(58 [62, 66, 70] sts at end of last row)
Next row: Rep row 2. Fasten off.
BACK
Row 1: With WS facing, sk next 12 [16,
20, 24] sts on Shoulders, join with sl

st in next st, work in pattern across
next 47 [51, 55, 59] sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (48 [52, 56, 60] sts)
turn.
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 16 times. At
end of last row, fasten off. (58 [62, 66,
70] sts at end of last row)
RIGHT FRONT
Row 1: With WS facing, sk next 12
[16, 20, 24] sts on Shoulders, join

with sl st in next st, work in pattern
across, turn. (68 [72, 76, 80] sts)
turn.
last 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, leaving last st unworked, turn. (66 [70, 74,
78] sts)
Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 4 times. (58 [62, 66, 70] sts at
end of last row)
Next row: Rep row 2. Do not fasten off.
BOTTO M EDGING
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across Right

Front, ch 12 [16, 29, 24] (armhole),
sc in each st across bottom edge of
Back, ch 12 [16, 29, 24] (armhole), sc
in each st across bottom edge of Left
Front, turn. (188 [208, 228, 248] sc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in
each st and ch across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), [fpdc
(see Stitch Guide) around next st, bpdc
(see Stitch Guide) around next st]
across, ending with hdc in last st.
Fasten off.
LAPEL
Row 1: With WS facing and working

in starting ch on opposite side of row
1 of Shoulders, sk first 22 chs, join
with sl st in next st, work in pattern,
leaving last 22 sts unworked, turn.
(164 [184, 204, 224] sts)
last 3 sts, hdc dec in next st, leaving
last st unworked, turn. (162 [182, 202,
222] sts)
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 5 times. At
end of last row, do not fasten off. (152
[172, 192, 212] sts)
Ribbed Lapel
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 24: Ch 2, [bpdc around next st,
SLIP INTO STYLE
Holiday Fantasy
Bolero
D E S I G N B Y B E L I N D A B E N D Y CA R TE R
This beautiful, ruby red jacket with ruffled, ribbon-yarn trim

would look great for any occasion, but wear it as part
of a dressy holiday ensemble and its simply spectacular.
SKILL LEVEL
PATTERN NOTE
F INISHE D SIZE S
Chain 3 spaces are not counted or

used as stitches.

medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and
3X-large are in [ ].

inches (X-large), 50 inches (2X-large),
54 inches (3X-large)]
M ATERIA L S
Dark Horse Fantasy medium

4 [5, 5, 6, 6, 7] balls FA-20
cherry
Dark Horse Jolly bulky
(chunky) weight yarn (31/2
3 [3, 3, 3, 4, 4] balls JO113
Sizes H/8/5mm and K/101/2/
6.5mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
GA U GE
Size H hook: 6 sc = 2 inches;

7 pattern rows = 2 inches
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SPECIAL STITCHES
Decrease 1 stitch at beginning

of row (dec 1 st at beg of
row): Sc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in first 2 sts.
Decrease 1 stitch at end of
row (dec 1 st at end of
row): Sc dec in last 2 sts.
Decrease 2 stitches at
beginning of row (dec 2 sts
at beg of row): [Sc dec in next
2 sts] twice.
Decrease 2 stitches at end
of row (dec 2 sts at end of
row): Work across to last 4 sts,
[sc dec in next 2 sts] twice.
at beginning of row (dec
more than 2 sts at beg of
row): Sl st across indicated sts.
at end of row (dec more
than 2 sts at end of row):
Leave indicated sts unworked.
in each ch across, turn. (50 [58, 62,

70, 74, 82] sc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3, sc
in each of next 4 sts] across to last st,
ch 3, sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, pushing ch-3 sps to back of work, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 3 sts,
[ch 3, sc in each of next 4 sts] across
to last 3 sts, ch 3, sc in each of last 3
sts, turn.
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Next rows: Rep rows 25 consecutively
for pattern until piece measures 6
inches from beg, ending with WS row.
Armhole Shaping
BOLERO
Next rows: Continue working in pattern at the same time dec (see Special
Stitches for all decreasing) 3 [4, 4, 5, 4,
4] sts at each end of next row, *dec 1
[1, 1, 1, 2, 2] sts at each end of next
row, work 1 row even, rep from * 1 [3,
3, 5, 3, 5] times. (40 [42, 46, 48, 50,
50] sts at end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until
piece measures 7 [71/2, 73/4, 73/4, 8, 81/4]
inches from beg of Armhole Shaping,
ending with WS row.
BACK
Row 1 (WS): Beg at bottom with cherry and size H hook, ch 51 [59, 63, 71,
75, 83], sc in 2nd ch from hook and

across first 11 [11, 13, 13, 14, 14] sts,
Row 2: Ch 1, work in pattern across.

Fasten off.
SIZED TO
3X
Row 1: Sk next 18 [20, 20, 22, 22, 22]

sts on Back, join with sc in next st,
Row 2: Ch 1, work in pattern across.
Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT
Row 1 (WS): With cherry and size H

hook, ch 11 [15, 19, 23, 23, 27], sc
in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch
across, turn. (10 [14, 18, 22, 22, 26] sc)
Row 2 (RS): (Mark this edge for armhole), ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3, sc in
each of next 4 sts] across to last st, ch
3, 2 sc in last st, (mark this edge as neck
edge), turn. (11 [15, 19, 23, 23, 27] sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across pushing ch-3 sps to back of work, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts,
[ch 3, sc in each of next 4 sts] across
to last 4 sts, ch 3, sc in each of next
3 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in last st, turn. (12
[16, 20, 24, 24, 28] sc)
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Next rows: [Rep rows 25 consecutively for pattern] 3 times. (18 [22, 26, 30,
30, 34] sts at end of last row)
Next rows: Ch 1, work in pattern evenly across until 6 inches from beg, ending with WS row.
Armhole & Neck Shaping
Next row: Dec at beg of row 3 [4, 4, 5,

4, 4] sts at armhole edge, work in pattern across, turn. (15 [18, 22, 25, 26,
30] sc)
Next rows: Using Special Stitches for
dec for shaping Neck and at the same
time working Armhole, dec 1 st at
neck edge on next row and dec 1 st at
neck edged every 14th [10th, 5th, 4th,
7th, 7th] row 1 [2, 4, 5, 3, 3] times
and at the same time, *dec 1 [1, 1, 1,
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DRESS IT UP
SIZED TO
2X
Wrap-sody in blue
Blanket coat
D E S I G N B Y L A U R A G E B HA R D T
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Self-striping yarn and seamless construction make this cozy

Blanket-style coat a snap to make. Wear it as a wrap, belt it
or pin it with a pretty broochthe choice is yours!
S K I L L L E VE L
F INI SHE D SIZE S

medium, large, X-large and 2X-large
are in [ ].

(medium), 531/2 inches (large), 603/4
inches (X-large), 661/2 inches (2X-large)]
MATERIA L S
Bernat Masala bulky (chunky)

weight yarn (31/2 oz/155
yds/100g per ball):
10 [11, 12, 14, 16] balls
#78114 tidal tones
Size K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GA U GE
11 dc = 5 inches; 7 dc rows =
5 inches
PATTERN NOTE S
Chain-2 at beginning of every row

gives a neater edge than chain-3 and
eliminates the need for an edging.
Chain 2 at the beginning of double
crochet row or round is counted as first
Coat is worked from side to side.
COAT
Row 1: Ch 119, dc in 3rd ch from hook
(first 2 chs count as first dc) and in each
ch across, turn. (118 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same
st, dc in each st across, turn. (119 dc)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in each st across with 2
dc in last st, turn. (120 dc)
Rows 411: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 4 times. (128 dc at end of last row)
Row 12: Rep row 2. (129 dc)
Rows 1319 [1319, 1323, 1327, 13
29]: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 20 [20, 24, 28, 30]: Ch 2, dc in
each of next 32 sts, ch 22, sk next 22
sts (armhole), dc in each st across, turn.
Row 21 [21, 25, 29, 31]: Ch 2, dc in each
st and in each ch across, turn. (129 dc)
Rows 2243 [2247, 2651, 3057, 32
Row 44 [48, 52, 58, 64]: Ch 2, dc in
each of next 32 sts, ch 22, sk next 22
sts (armhole), dc in each st across, turn.
Row 45 [49, 53, 59, 65]: Ch 2, dc in each
st and in each ch across, turn. (129 dc)
Rows 4651 [5055, 5463, 6073, 66
Row 52 [56, 64, 74, 82]: Ch 1, dc dec
(see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, dc in
each st across, turn. (128 dc)
Row 53 [57, 65, 75, 83]: Ch 2, dc in
each st across with dc dec in last 2 sts,
turn. (127 dc)
Rows 5461 [5865, 6673, 7683,
8491]: [Rep last 2 rows alternately]
4 times. (119 dc at end of last row)
Row 62 [66, 74, 84, 92]: Rep row 52
[56, 64, 74, 82]. (118 dc)
Row 63 [67, 75, 85, 93]: Ch 2, dc in
each st across, turn. Fasten off.
st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (46 dc)

Rnds 28: [28, 28, 210, 210]: Ch
2, dc in each st around, join with sl st
in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Rnd 9 [9, 9, 11, 11]: Ch 2, dc dec in next
2 sts, dc in each st around to last 3 sts,
dc dec in next 2 sts, dc in last st, join
with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (44 dc)
Rnd 10 [10, 10, 12, 12]: Ch 2, dc in
each st around, join with sl st in 2nd
ch of beg ch-2.
Next rnds: [Rep last 2 rnds alternately]
2 [2, 1, 0, 0] times.
Next rnds: Work even until you have 21
rnds total. At end of last rnd, fasten off.
Rep on rem armhole. C!
SLEEVE
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join with sl st in

first dc after bottom of armhole, ch 2,
dc in each of next 21 sts, dc dec in next
st already worked in, around post of dc
at top of armhole and in top of same
dc just worked around, dc in each of
next 22 chs, dc dec at bottom of armhole in same way as at top, join with sl
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making it work
The Right Stuff

BY DARLA SIMS
Our editor, Carol Alexander, often receives inquiries about

yarn substitutions. If you, too, have questions about
which yarns can be interchanged, or what fiber to
choose, be sure to save this article for future reference to
ensure the best results in all your crochet projects.
Before you substitute one
not the most appropriate choices. If you lems. In addition, there are many superwash wools on the market that can
are concerned about allergies to wool,
yarn for another, there are several imbe machine washed and dried.
youll be glad to know that most wool
portant questions to ask when considIf youve fallen in love with a pullover
yarns are treated to avoid such probering which yarn to use. How does the
yarn feel to the hand and
on the body? Do you
Yarn Chart
want to crochet fabric for a garment that
Yarn Fiber
Characteristics
Drape
Warm or Cool
Tendencies
drapes well or a garment that is firm? Do
May shrink if
Drapes well
Cool
Rayon
Soft & comfortable
you want the garment to
machine washed
keep you warm or cool?
What is the true weight
Drapes well
Warm
May stain
Polyester
Soft & comfortable
or thickness of yarns
you want to use? Do you
Must be
Soft, luxurious &
Drapes well
want the garment to be
Warm
Microfiber
handwashed
comfortable
machine washable and
dryable? How is the reCan be crisp
Maintains shape
Warm
Acrylic
Soft & comfortable
quired yardage calculator soft
& color
ed for a substitute yarn?
The Yarn Chart
Versatle, soft &
Easy to block
Drapes well
Warm
Wool
gives you basic informacomfortable
tion about various yarn
Fragile, garments
Can be crisp
fibers and their natural
Cool
Silk
Luxurious, soft
tend to grow
or soft
characteristics.
in length
Understanding the
Ranges from
Lacks elasticity,
Warm
Mohair
basic, natural characDrapes well
soft to scratchy
tends to widen
teristics of yarns will
help you make more inGarments tend to
Lacks drape and
Cool
Cotton
Comfortable
shorten,while
formed yarn choices. For
natural elasticity
increasing in width
example, if you intend
Depends on
Depends on
to make a baby garment,
Easy to care for,
Blends
Soft or crisp
percentage of
percentage of
maintains shape
silk or mohair yarns are
specific fibers
specific fibers
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sweater pattern that calls for a soft microfiber yarn with good drape and if you
decide to make it with a cotton yarn, you
wont get the same results in either completed look or feel. A quick glance at the
chart shows you that cotton lacks natural
elasticity and will not drape well. If you
want the body and sleeves to have a soft,
pliant feeling, you cannot achieve that
look and feel using a firm cotton yarn.
Two Yarns
That Change Most
The natural yarn fibers that tend to
change the most after a garment is finished are mohair and silk. Garments of
either fiber tend to grow significantly
in length. For example, a mohair coat
I crocheted years ago for myself grew
eight inches in length over a six month
period of time. A Victorian-style silk
sweater featured on the cover of a maga-
zine underwent a similar change during

the period of time between leaving my
home and being received by the editor
the sleeves had grown two full inches in
length in less than a weeks time! No one
looking at that cover had any idea the
sleeves were held in place with clothespins for photography, hidden from sight.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to calculate how much either silk or mohair will
grow in length, but knowing about this
tendency helps in making yarn choices.
If the length of a jacket or coat is likely
to change, it may or may not make a difference to you. If the sleeves lengthen
over time and you dont mind rolling
them up, thats fine too.
Blends
Natural fibers are often blended with
synthetic fibers, resulting in yarn choices
that give us the best of both worlds. For
example, a cotton yarn that is blended

with acrylic tends to keep its shape better than 100% cotton, while it still has the
same feel of all cotton when worn. In addition, stains are more likely to dissolve
during laundering. Always check the label for fiber content information.
Laundering
Those little yarn labels are often
tossed aside by those who are not in
the know, but an educated crocheter
reads all the pertinent information
the manufacturer provides, including
critical information about laundering. When you begin a project, make a
habit of setting aside the first label or
keep a crochet project notebook, noting laundering instructions or other
pertinent information that can be referred to in the future. Also note the
number of skeins used in the event you
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T he rig h t s t uff
may want to duplicate a project at a

later time. Short on time? Just staple
the label next to a description of your
project for future reference.
For many years acrylic yarns have
been known as memory yarns. They
are easy to care for and especially good
for childrens garments because they can
simply be tossed in the washer and dryer.
These yarns expand when they become
wet and/or laundered. They are not good
choices for swim suits because of this
factor. In order to restore a garment to its
original shape and size, it must be machine dried after being washed because
the exposure to the heat will return the
yarn to its original condition. Many of
the new microfiber yarns also include
acrylic, but unlike true memory yarns,
the labels for these new yarns are likely
to state that they must be hand washed
and laid flat to dry. Always follow label
instructions for laundering! Never substitute laundering information because
there are often distinct differences between knit/crochet yarns and the thin
threads used in woven fabrics.
The finish and appearance of the
yarn also should be a determining
factor when comparing yarns, especially if you are hoping to crochet a
garment similar to your pattern. Before making a yarn choice, consider

the following questions. Does your
substitute yarn have a flat or shiny
appearance? Is the original yarn textured, twisted, thick and thin, fuzzy
or fluffy, boucle or smooth? Is the
yarn called for a solid color, tweed,
variegated or striped? Does it have
have some other distinctive characteristic such as metallic thread? Is one
color wrapped with a strand of another color or type of yarn?
Fig 1: Soft, twisted, textured cotton

yarn, worsted weight
Fig 2: Ultra soft, fuzzy, luxurious

microfiber, worsted weight
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Checking Yarn
Weight & Thickness
One might think that when two
yarns are similar in fiber content and
weight (light, worsted, bulky, etc.), they
can be interchanged; however, thats not
always true. Some crocheters may have
noticed that yarns of the same weight
often appear to be different when comparing the diameter of one yarn to another. Perhaps you have enough yarn for
the project in your stash but youre not
absolutely positive about the weight of
a yarn. The solution to this problem is a
simple and inexpensive (around $10.00
or so) little tool called the WPI (wraps
per inch) Tool Kit. This spindle type
tool measures the number of times a

yarn or thread can be aligned in adjacent
rows within a one inch length to determine actual yarn weight.
Note the differences in our swatches. All three swatches were crocheted in
half double crochet with a size H hook.
The resulting gauge is 3 stitches per inch
for Figs. 1 and 2, but the Fig. 3 swatch
has a gauge of 3.5 stitches per inch. The
difference in gauge is attributable to the
true weight or diameter of the yarn used.
Each swatch is worked over 20 stitches
and 12 rows. Despite the fact that the
first 2 swatches have the same number
of stitches per inch, the length is slightly
different with Fig. 1 measuring 6 inches in length while Fig. 2 measures 61/4
inches in length. Fig. 3 measures only
51/4 inches in length. The number of
stitches per inch is the single most important factor when it comes to the desired fit, as length can easily be adjusted
by the number of rows worked. Regardless of which substitute yarn is used, your
stitch-per-inch gauge must match that
of the yarn required in your pattern.
Labels for all three yarns used in
the swatches state that each yarn is
worsted (4) weight. However, when
Fig 3: Smooth, soft acrylic yarn with

a sheen, worsted weight

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Small wonders
Hearts & Gingham

Nap Sack
D E S I G N B Y CA R O L A L E X A N D E R
Is it a sleeping bag, a blanket, a play mat or a nap pad? Its all

of them! Special construction allows this baby accessory
to be easily taken apart and used in a variety of ways.
SKILL LEVEL
F INISHE D SIZE S
Instructions given for 03 months; see

Pattern Notes for sizes 36 months
and 912 months.
M ATERIA L S
Medium (worsted) weight yarn:

16 oz/800 yds/454g
dark pink
8 oz/400 yds/227g each
white, light pink and light green
Sizes F/5/3.75mm, G/6/4mm
and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
71/2 x 20-inch cotton or cotton/polyblend fabric: 2 pieces
Fiberfill
Size 1 snaps: 8
GA U GE
Size G hook: 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc

rows = 1 inch
Each Block = 5 inches square
PATTERN NOTE S
Hook size and gauge are given for

03 size.
To make 36 month size, use size H
hook in place of size G hook, use size
G hook in place of size F hook and
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use size I hook for surface stitching.

To make 912 month size, use size
I hook in place of size G hook, use
size H hook in place of size F hook
and size J hook for surface stitching.
To make pillow form with cotton
or cotton/poly-blend fabric, cut 2
pieces to measure same as crocheted
pillow panels.
When stitched and lightly stuffed
(which will make the completed pillow
insert just slightly smaller than the
crocheted panels), it should fit perfectly.
When changing colors, drop first
color to wrong side of work, pick
up next color.
Always change colors in last stitch
made in working color. Work over
dropped color.
Each row on graph equals 1 single
crochet.
NAP SACK
FRONT
Block A
Make 5.
Row 1: With dark pink and size G

hook, ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
sc in each of next 3 chs changing colors (see Stitch Guide and Pattern Notes)
to light pink in last st made, *sc in
each of next 4 sts changing to dark
pink, sc in each of next 4 sts* changing to light pink, rep between * once,
turn. (20 sc)
Rows 220: Ch 1, sc in each st across
changing colors according to Chart

A (see Fig. 1), turn.
At end of last row,
fasten off.
Block B
Make 4.
Row 1: With light

green and size G
hook, ch 21, sc in
2nd ch from hook,
sc in each of next
3 chs changing to
white, sc in each of
next 4 sts changing to light green,
sc in each of next
4 sts, changing to
white, sc in each of
next 4 sts changing
to light green, sc in
each of last 4 sts, turn. (20 sc)
Rows 220: Ch 1, sc in each st across
changing colors according to Chart
B (see Fig. 2), turn. At end of last row,
fasten off.
Heart Motif
Make 9.
Rnd 1: With light pink and size F

hook, ch 12,
Key:
3 sc in 2nd ch
Dk. Pink
from hook, sc in
Lt. Pink
each of next 3
Green
chs, dc dec (see
White
Stitch Guide) in
Chart B
Chart A
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
Fig. 1
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
Fig. 2
next 3 chs, sc in each of next 3 chs,

4 sc in last ch, working on opposite
side of ch, sc in each of next 4 chs, 3
sc in next ch (bottom tip of Heart), sc
in each of last 5 chs, join with sl st in
beg sc. (26 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next st, 2
dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next st,
dc dec in next 3 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc
in each of next 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st
in next st, leaving rem sts unworked.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Working around entire outer
edge, join white with sl st in center st
of 3-sc group at bottom tip of rnd 1,
ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, *ch 1, sk next
st, (sl st, ch 1, hdc) in next st*, rep between * twice, ch 1, sk next sl st, (sl
st, ch 1, hdc, ch 1) in each of next 4
sts on row 2, sc dec in next 5 sts, ch 1,
(sl st, ch 1, hdc, ch 1) in each of next
4 sts, sk next sl st, (sl st, ch 1, hdc) in
next st on row 1, rep between * twice,
ch 1, sk last st, join with sl st in beg sl
st. Fasten off.
Center and sew 1 Heart Motif to center
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H ea r ts & ging h a m n ap sack
solid colored section of each Block

(see photo).
Match and sew Blocks tog with 3 wide
and 3 long alternating colors (see photo).
Surface Stitching
With 2 strands of white held tog and

size I hook, place slip knot on WS of
work, insert hook and pull lp of knot
through to front of work, insert hook
through to back of work, yo, pull
through work and lp on hook.
Work Surface Stitching across each
horizontal seam and each vertical
seam on assembled Front, starting at
1 end and going across to other end.
Edging

edge, with size G hook, join white
VersatilityPlus!
Besides its various uses, this

nap sack can also be rolled
up and tied with the Lacing
Cord for portability. The
pillow insert is removable
for easy care.
with sc in first st at 1 corner, 2 sc in

same corner, [evenly sp 60 sc across
to next corner, 3 sc in corner] 3 times,
evenly sp 60 sc across, join with sl st
in beg sc. (62 sc across each edge between center corner sts, 4 corners for a
total of 252 sc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around
with 3 sc in each center corner st,
join with sl st in beg sc. At end of last
rnd, fasten off. (66 sc across each edge
between center corner sts, 4 corners for a
total of 268 sc)
Rnd 4: Join dark pink with sc in center
corner st, 2 sc in same st, sc in each st
around with 3 sc in each center corner st, join with sl st in beg sc. (68 sc
across each edge between center corner
sts, 4 corners for a total of 276 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, sk next
st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st]
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 sc in next
ch sp, [sc in next st, sc in next ch sp]
34 times, 3 sc in next st, [sc in next ch
sp, sc in next st] 34 times, 3 sc in next
ch sp, [sc in next st, sc in next ch sp]
34 times, 3 sc in next st, [sc in next ch
sp, sc in next st] 33 times, sc in last ch
sp, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.

(70 sc across each edge between center
corner sts, 4 corners for a total of 284 sc)
PILLOW COVER
Row 1 (RS): With dark pink and G

sc in each ch across, turn. (62 sc)
Rows 218: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn.
edge, for edging, ch 1, 3 sc in first st,
sc in each of next 60 sts, 3 sc in next
st, working in ends of rows, evenly sp
17 sc across next 18 rows, working in
starting ch on opposite side of row 1,
3 sc in first ch, sc in each of next 60
chs, 3 sc in last ch, working in ends
of rows, evenly sp 17 sc across last
18 rows, join with sl st in beg sc. (19
sc across each short edge between center
corner sts, 62 sc across each long edge between center corner sts, 4 corners for a
total of 166 sc)
Rnds 2022: Ch 1, sc in each st around
with 3 sc in each center corner st, join
with sl st in beg sc. (25 sc across each
short edge between center corner sts, 68
sc across each long edge between center
corner sts, 4 corners for a total of 190 sc
at end of last rnd)
st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Row 24: Now working in rows across 1
long edge, for bottom trim, with size
G hook, sk first 2 ch sps, join white
with sl st in next ch sp, ch 2, 2 dc in
same ch sp, *ch 1, sk next st, sc in next
st, (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch sp, rep
from * 15 times. Fasten off.
Sew 1 half of 8 snaps evenly spaced to
WS of rnd 23 at bottom on Pillow
Cover.
BACK
Row 1: With dark pink and size G

50
sc in each ch across, turn. (62 sc)

turn.
Rnd 100: Now working in rnds
around entire outer edge, for edging, ch 1, 3 sc in first st, sc in each
of next 60 sts, 3 sc in next st, working in ends of rows, evenly sp 98
sc across next 99 rows, working in
starting ch on opposite side of row
1, 3 sc in first ch, sc in each of next
60 chs, 3 sc in last ch, working in
ends of rows, evenly sp 98 sc across
last 99 rows, join with sl st in beg sc.
(62 sc across each short edge between
center corner sts, 100 sc across each long
edge between center corner sts, 4 corners for a total of 328 sc)
Rnds 101103: Ch 1, sc in each st
around with 3 sc in each center corner st, join with sl st in beg sc. (68 sc
across each short edge between center

corner sts, 106 sc across each long
edge between center corner sts, 4
corners for a total of 352 sc at end of
last rnd)
Rnd 104: 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 beg sc.
Fasten off.
Rnd 105: Matching long edge on
Pillow Cover to short edge on
Back, working through both
thicknesses, join dark pink with sc
in corner st or ch sp before long
edge of Pillow Cover, 2 sc in same
st or ch sp, evenly sp 68 sc across
to next corner, 3 sc in next ch sp
or st, working through both thicknesses and through 1 thickness,
evenly sp 106 sc across to next
corner, 3 sc in next st or ch sp,
working through 1 thickness, evenly

sp 68 sc across to next corner, 3 sc in
next st or ch sp, working through 1
thickness and through both thicknesses, evenly sp 106 sc across, join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. (70
sc across each short edge between center
corner sts, 108 sc across each long edge
between center corner sts, 4 corners for a
total of 360 sc)
Rnd 106: For trim, with size G hook,
join white with sc in first st of 3-sc
group at corner before 1 short edge, (sl
st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next center st, ch 1, sc
in next st, (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st,
*ch 1, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, (sl
st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st*, rep between
* 7 times, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, sc in next
st, (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, rep between * 7 times, ch 1, sk next 2 sts,
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Small wonders
Sugar & Spice

Beret & Muff
D E S I G N S B Y T R E V A G . M CCA I N F O R CA R O N I N TE R N AT I O N A L
Luscious, cloud-soft yarn in a delicious cotton-candy

pink makes this adorable winter set sweet and Cuddly!
SKILL LEVEL
F INISHE D SIZE S
Muff: 8 x 16 inches in diameter

Beret: 12 inches in diameter
M ATERIA L S

50g per ball):
7 balls #0002 cotton candy
Size K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
2 yds elastic cord
1-inch pink grosgrain ribbon: 2
pieces 18 inches long
GA U GE
4 shells = 4 inches; 8 shell rows =

4 inches
PATTERN NOTE S
Before beginning the Muff, cut 2

pieces of elastic cord each 14 inches
in length. Sew ends of 1 piece
together to form circle. Repeat with
remaining piece.
Before beginning Beret, cut 2 pieces
of elastic cord each 22 inches
in length. Sew ends of 1 piece
together to form circle. Repeat with
remaining piece.
Shell pattern on Muff is worked in
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multiples of 6 stitches.
Shell pattern on Beret is worked in
multiples of 3 stitches.
Chain 3 at beginning of shell or
double crochet rows or rounds
count as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: 5 dc in indicated st
Beginning half shell (beg half
shell): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
2 dc in same st.
Half shell: 3 dc in last st.
MUFF
ring, ch 1, sc in first ch, sk next 2
chs, shell (see Special Stitches) in next
ch, sk next 2 chs, [sc in next ch, sk
next 2 chs, shell in next ch, sk next 2
chs] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
(16 shells)
Rnd 2: Beg half shell (see Special
Stitches), *sk next 2 sts, sc in center
dc of shell, sk next 2 sts**, shell in
next sc, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, half shell (see Special
Stitches) in last st, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sk next 2 sts,
shell in next sc, sk next 2 sts**, sc in
center st of shell, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join with sl st in
beg sc.
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnds 2 and 3.
Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2.
Rnd 7: Working over 1 elastic cord
circle, rep rnd 3.
Rnds 821: [Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately] 7 times.
Rnd 22: Working over 1 elastic cord,
rep rnd 2.
Rnds 2332: [Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately] 5 times. At end of last rnd,
fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew rnd 1 and rnd 32 tog forming tube.

Turn inside out to hide seam.
Tie 1 18-inch piece of ribbon into bow
and sew to Muff as shown in photo.
BERET
ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 14 dc in
ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (14 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each
st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (28 dc)
Rnd 3: Beg half shell (see Special Stitches), sk next 2 sts, [shell (see Special
Stitches) in next st, sk next 2 sts] 8
times, shell in next st, 2 dc in same st
as beg half shell (completes first shell),
join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
(10 shells)
Rnd 4: Beg half shell in first st, sk next
2 sts, dc in sp between shells, sk next
2 sts, [shell in center dc of shell, sk
next 2 dc, dc in sp between shells, sk
next 2 sts] around, 2 dc in same st as
beg half shell, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. (10 dc, 10 shells)
Rnd 5: Beg half shell in first st, sk
next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, sk next 2
sts, [shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, 2
dc in next st, sk next 2 sts] around,
2 dc in same st as beg half shell, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (20
dc, 10 shells)
3 sts, 3 dc in next sp before next st, sk
next 3 sts, [shell in next st, sk next 3
sts, 3 dc in sp before next st, sk next
3 sts] around, 2 dc in same st as beg
half shell, join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (30 dc, 10 shells)
Rnd 7: Beg half shell in first st, sk
next 3 sts, 4 dc in next st, sk next 3
dc in next st, sk next 3 sts] around,

dc, 10 shells)
4 sts, shell in sp before next st, sk
next 4 sts, [shell in next st, sk next 4
sts, shell in sp before next st, sk next
4 sts] around, 2 dc in same st as beg
half shell, join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (20 shells)
Rnd 9: Beg half shell, sk next 4 sts, 4 dc
in next st, sk next 4 sts, [shell in next
st, sk next 4 sts, 4 dc in next st, sk
next 4 dc] around, 2 dc in same st as
beg half shell, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. (40 dc, 10 shells)
Rnd 10: Beg half shell, sk next 4 sts,
3 dc in sp before next st, sk next 4
dc in sp before next st, sk next 4 dc]
around, 2 dc in same st as beg half
shell, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (30 dc, 10 shells)
Rnd 11: Beg half shell, sk next 3 sts, 2
dc in next st, sk next 3 sts, [shell in
next st, sk next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st,
sk next 3 dc] around, 2 dc in same st
as beg half shell, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. (20 dc, 10 shells)
Rnd 12: Beg half shell, sk next 3 sts,
dc in sp before next st, sk next 3 sts,
[shell in next st, sk next 3 sts, dc in sp
before next st, sk next 3 dc] around,
dc, 10 shells)
Band
Rnd 1: Working over elastic, ch 1, sc in

each st around, join with sl st in beg
sc. (60 sc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around,
join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Working over rem elastic circle,
ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl
st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Tie rem ribbon in bow. Sew bow to Beret as shown in photo. C!
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Small wonders
Posh puppy
DESIGN BY LIZ FIELD
Take your doggie dandy or diva out for a stroll dressed IN

STYLE AND COMFORT IN THIS CHIC, EASY-TO-MAKE COAT.
S KI L L L E V E L
F INISHED SIZE
101/2 x 163/4 inches

M ATERIA L S
Medium (worsted)
weight yarn:
3 oz/150 yds/85g black
11/2 oz/75 yds/43g red
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
Tapestry needle
Sewing thread
Sewing needle
1/2-inch flat button: 1
GAU GE
4 sts = 1 inch; 5 red dc rows and

8 sc black rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTE
Measure dog from base of tail

to withers (back of neck between
shoulders). This will be the back
length of measurement.
Coat
Rnd 1 (RS): With black, for foundation, ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from
hook, yo, pull through ch, yo, pull
through 1 lp on hook (ch-1 completed),
yo, pull through 2 lps on hook (sc
completed), *insert hook in last ch-1
made, yo, pull through ch, yo, pull
through 1 lp on hook (ch-1), yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook (sc), rep from
* until you have a total of 52 sc (to inc
or dec width, work more or fewer sc),
join with sl st in beg sc, turn.
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Sew ends on foundation tog.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, ch 1, sk
next st, [sc in next st, sk next st]
around, join with sl st in beg sc, turn.
Fasten off. (27 sc, 26 ch sps)

Rnd 4: Join red with sc in first st,
[working behind ch-1, dc in next sk st
on rnd before last, ch 1, sk next st on
this rnd] around, join with sl st in beg
sc, turn. Fasten off.
Size it Right!
Size this coat for larger or

smaller dogs by adjusting the
number of beginning stitches
for the width and the number
of rows for the length. The
pattern tells you how!
Rnd 5: Join black with sc in front lps
(see Stitch Guide) of first st, working
over all ch-1 sps of this rnd, dc in
next sk st on rnd before last, *[2 sc in
front lp of next st, dc in next sk st on
rnd before last, sc in front lp of next
st, dc in next sk st on rnd before last]
twice, 2 sc in front lp of next st*, [dc
in next sk st on rnd before last, sc
in front lp of next st] 16 times, dc
in next sk st on rnd before last, rep

between *, join with sl st in beg sc,
turn. (59 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk next st,
sc in next st] around, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn. Fasten off. (30 sc, 29 ch sps)
Rnd 7: Join red with sc in first st, [ch
1, sk next st, working in front of ch1, dc in next sk st on rnd before last]
Fasten off. (30 sts)
Rnd 8: Join black with sc in back lp (see
Stitch Guide) of first st, 2 sc in back lp
of next st, working over all ch-1 sps
of this rnd, dc in next sk st on rnd before last, [2 sc in back lp of next st, dc
in next sk st on rnd before last, sc in
back lp of next st, dc in next sk st on
rnd before last] 3 times, 2 sc in back
lp of next st, [dc in next sk st on rnd
before last, sc in back lp of next st] 13

times, dc in next sk st on rnd before
last, [2 sc in back lp of next st, dc in
next sk st on rnd before last] 4 times,
join with sl st in beg sc, turn. (68 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, ch 1, sk
next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st]
Rnd 10: Join red with sc in first st,
[working behind ch-1, dc in next sk
st on rnd before last, ch 1, sk next st]
Fasten off. (35 sts, 34 ch sps)
Rnd 11: Join black with sc in front lps
of first st, working over all ch-1 sps
of this rnd, dc in next sk st on rnd
before last, *[2 sc in front lp of next
st, dc in next sk st on rnd before last,
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Great Crochet:
Simple tips to
make it Happen Part 3
Adding Crochet to felt
In the past few years, much has been written in a

wide variety of sources about the various methods
used for felting. Regardless of how you create your
felted pieces, its easy to then cut out desired shapes
and transform them into fabulous projects by adding
some creative crochet.
B Y PA U L I N E T U R N E R
Recently,
felt-making has grown in popularity with more

people attending workshops in order
to make felt directly from fibers with,
or without, the addition of small pieces
of other materials. Chryssie Burgess in
England is a friend of mine who takes
workshops on felt, and it is her felt samples I purchased to create the three projects in this article. As with all things,
creativity can be achieved using many
different methods and materials. Do expand on the suggestions I am giving and
enjoy the sheer versatility and creativity
of incorporating felt and crochet.
thickness. The cream shaped piece of

felt was the thickest and, remembering
that reading glasses need to be protected,
therefore seemed ideal for a spectacle
case. The blue circle of felt was of a medium weight. This allowed it to keep its
shape but was soft enough to use as an
item of wear. Obviously it was not a large
enough piece to make a vest even if the
weight and flexibility of this piece of felt
would have been suitable. The perfect alternative was to convert it into a hat. The
third piece was very fine indeed, and as I
had exactly the right color of crepe wool
it was ideal to appliqu onto a bag shape.
Selecting the felt

I chose three small pieces of felt
each one being a different weight and
Choosing the
Method of Attachment
There are three main ways of at-
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taching crochet to felt (or vice versa).

1. One way is to make holes in the
felt. If the felt is really stiff, you may be
able to use a leather punch, but normally a pair of very pointed embroidery
scissors is your best tool. The point
will pierce the felt, and by inserting the
scissors deeper you obtain a hole large
enough for the crochet hook to enter.
Use the holes as you would those at the
top of a crochet stitch. The stitch pattern is then worked immediately into
the felt.
Look at your felt carefully before
selecting this method, as it is unsuitable
for very fine or fragile felt.
2. All felt can have an embroidered chain stitch worked around the
edge. Use a sewing needle sharp enough
to prevent the felt from tearing and a

thread which will not break when used
as a base for the crochet stitches. This is
particularly important if the felt is constructed of very fine fibers. Ensure the
sewn chain stitches are even in length
and worked at the same distance from
the edge all the way around.
The embroidered chain stitches
act as the foundation chain normally
worked at the start of all crochet fabric.
The hook is inserted underneath each
chain, and the stitch pattern worked directly from it.
3. Decorative sewing can appliqu
the felt onto a base of fabric. What kind
of stitch, thread, or method of appliqu
you choose will depend on the felt you
have chosen even more than the crochet
base you have made.
Deciding on the
Thread or Yarn
I have a rule of thumb when working with any material that will eventually be attached to crochet. I follow
these guidelines for myself in the order
listed. They work for me but, as with all
creative work, there are no rules, only
guidelines. Just because these steps work
for me does not necessarily mean they
are the perfect steps for you. Adjust
them to suit your needs.
1. Look at the piece of felt, and let
it talk color to you.
2. Look at the shape, letting it suggest different items into which it can be
incorporated.
3. Feel its physical weight deciding
on the item of creativity to be made but
remembering the colors you want to use
as you work the article.

4. If you have a stash, take the felt
to the stash and make a little pile of
yarns and threads that are appropriate
for the item now evolving in your mind.
5. Place the selection in a clear
space and put the felt in the center of
your assortment and go out of the room.
Make a cup of tea, do a crossword puzzle, watch TV, or weed the garden, anything that allows your mind to think of
something else.
6. Go back to your felt and threads,
standing well back from them. Looking
at the pile with fresh eyes you will be
able to discard some colors because they
are standing out too much. Remove the
offending colors and step back again.
7. Half close your eyes to allow
you to determine which one color is required as a base to all the rest. This color will hold the contrasting threads and
the felt together to make a whole. There
is usually a great temptation to pick out
any one of the colors in the
selection or in the felt, but actually that
will not be as complementary to the
whole as a different color made up of
the blends of all of them.
Opting for the Stitch

The heavier felt that was to be built
into a spectacle case required a heavy
yarn to act as a protection. The design
of the felt needed to be visible, and so a
single color yarn was chosen. Of necessity the stitch fabric had to be one that
was fairly dense. A row of single crochet
followed by a row of half double crochet
worked on a hook size slightly smaller
than the one recommended by the spinners achieved the result for which I was
looking.
The blue circle of felt was to be
converted into a hat, and a soft acrylic
of dark blue was selected as the overall color to hold the rest together. This
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G r eat Cr o ch e t: S imp l e t ips t o make it happe n, part 3
time I did not chose a color made up of

the blend of colors as I needed a frame
around the circle of felt. The dark blue
did achieve the result I hoped for while
being able to work well with the two
contrasting mohairs chosen to pick up
the predominant colors of the felt.
The fine rectangle of felt with its
burnt orange, browns and glitter threads
happened to fall on top of some Moda
Dea tangerine-colored Washable Wool.
Oh I do love those happy accidents! It
was perfect, and I had sufficient quantity to make a bag in single crochet with
two side gussets, a handle and a flipover tab fastener. In this instance, I did
not choose to line the bag but instead
used a size smaller hook than the one
recommended to create a firm base.
Fun Projects to Make

No two pieces of hand crafted felt
will be exactly the same. With this in
mind, the instructions for making the
three items shown will not be written
as a traditional crochet pattern which is
followed stitch by stitch. Instead they
list the process for each one to make it
easy for you to adapt for a future creation of your own. Each article uses a
different method of incorporating felt
into the crochet. The instructions begin by assuming you have selected yarns
in colors that please you, the felt and
hooks of a suitable size for the article of
your choice.
The Eyeglasses Case
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1. Draw the size of the finished

Eyeglasses Case onto a piece of stiff paper or card and use as a template. It is
much easier to drop your crochet onto
the card, than to take a ruler or tape
measure each time you want to check
on the size.
2. Work an embroidered chain
stitch at an even distance from the edge
of the felt, attempting to make each
stitch the same size. Be realistic with
the size of the stitch. Make them too
small and it will be difficult to insert
the hook; too large and the first round
of crochet could look ragged and unattractive.
3. Crochet the first round using
the sewn stitches as a foundation chain.
Work different heights of stitches to
fill in the dips. Slip stitches are good
to carry the yarn over the taller parts,
while half double crochet can be used
for heightening the shorter areas. Single
crochet is your aim, going smaller and
taller as required. Avoid using trebles
which remove the density and protection of the fabric you are creating.
4. Continue working around the
felt until it is both the shape and the
size of the card template.
5. Slip stitch in the end of each row
along one of the long sides to a corner.
If necessary cut the yarn and join again.
However, try to avoid doing so if possible because with fewer joins the article
becomes stronger. A dense and protective back, using either all single crochet
or one row single crochet followed by
one row half double crochet, works well.
6. The last row needs to be attached to the other side of the rectangle
containing the felt piece. This can be
slip stitched in the ordinary way, or try
taking the hook out of the loop, drawing the loop through the stitch opposite
and pulling the working yarn through
that loop as if working a chain.
7. To finish work reverse sc (see Fig.

1) round the whole of the front of the
Eyeglasses Case and along the open
edge of the crochet forming the back.
Reverse Single Crochet

Fig. 1
The Hat
1. Using pointed embroidery scissors pierce the felt evenly around the
edge. Put sufficient space between the
holes being made to stop the felt from
fraying but at the same time close
enough to make a neat and firm edge.
I have found working alternate holes 1/4
inch from the edge and the other holes
1/2 inch from the edge is a good solution.
2. Crochet the first round using a
smaller hook to pull the yarn through
The business of
Crochet
Part 3
Your first design has been accepted

(happy dance! Happy dance!): now what?
As the song says, I know you feel like dancing, but there
is still serious work to be done! After a quick celebratory
woo-hoo! its time to dig in and complete the process
that will put you among the ranks of published designers.
B Y CA R O L A L E X A N D E R
Needless
to say, your
excitement is understandable. For a
new designer, there is nothing quite like
the thrill of having that first design accepted for publication. It validates your
creative talents and gives you professional credibility. But, you can dance
laterthe submission process is not
quite complete yet.
Once you have been notified by an
editor (or associate editor, in some cases) that your design has been accepted,
the first order of business is agreement
upon a price for your work. Prices for
same or similar-type designs can vary
widely among publishers. For example,
one publisher may pay $300 for an afghan while another might pay as much
as $500.
The more designs you continue to
have accepted for publication, the more
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familiar you will become with different

publishers average fees. When youre
just staring out in the submission process, however, its a good idea to do a
little homework and find out from various publishersand other designers
what fees are being paid for the types
of crochet designs you are submitting.
Then you are not totally in the dark
when an editor calls and wants to purchase your design.
Some editors will automatically offer a specific fee for your design while
others will request your asking price.
Based on your research, you will have
a reasonably good idea if the payment
an editor is offering is fair, or know
what fee to ask for without undercutting yourself. Always ask for the maximum fee within reason. If a publisher
cannot or will not meet this price, most
are willing to negotiate a payment on

which you both can agree
Once the fee has been agreed upon,
the next order of business is to provide
the editor with the completed project
and pattern manuscript. Of course, if
your initial submission was the completed item and pattern, then youre
good to go. If you submitted a swatch,
sketch or photo for a still-to-be-completed design, the editor will give you a
date when the finished article and instructions must be received.
It is critical that you meet this
deadline. Most editors reserve the right
to ultimately refuse a design for publication if a designer fails to meet the
deadline for the completed project and
instructions. However, were all human
and realize that sometimes life happens and throws a monkey wrench into
our carefully planned schedules. Unavoidable circumstances can arise that

prevent a designer from meeting a project deadline.
In this case, it is extremely important to contact the editor as soon as
possible and explain the situation, and
find out if there is any possibility of an
extension on the deadline. Always ask
for the minimum length of time possible while still allowing yourself adequate time to do a quality job on your
project. A rushed project rarely generates positive results. Most editors are
willing to work with a designer who occasionally needs an extended deadline
and will allow as much extra time as
their production schedules will permit
(which often isnt very much).
Now, lets talk about your pattern
manuscript. For many new designers, this is often the scariest part of the
whole process. Even though, as crocheters, they are familiar with general pattern formats, many often feel (and are)
inexperienced in the fine points of pattern writing.
Look at recently published copies of your editors crochet publications,
study the pattern format used and then
write yours accordingly. While its true
that most publishers rewrite designers patterns into their own respective
styles, they much prefer working with
designers who have taken the time and
care to send them well-written and
complete instructions in the format
they work with.
Two elements are vital in a designers pattern instructions: they must be
complete, and they must be correct. In
todays highly competitive and fastpaced publishing world, publishers simply dont have the time to deal with the
production delays that incomplete or
incorrect patterns can cause.
While its advisable to follow
your publishers pattern format, generally speaking, any well-written pattern

should include the following:
Title: This should be a logical,
creative name for your project that reflects the nature of the design. Dont
use names that are too general, like
Pink Doily or Short-Sleeve Top.
Let your projects name express its
positive qualities!
Byline: Place the name by which
you want to be published after the title
of the project so that proper credit can
be given.
Design description: Editors really appreciate designers who include a
brief, descriptive blurb about their project. You, the designer, know your project
better than anyone else, so let the editor know whats great about it, and why
crocheters would love it. Is it made in
an unusual yarn or color? Is it a versatile
design that can have multiple uses? Is it
a great style that can be made in a range
of sizes? Point out the positive!
Skill level: Include the skill level
you feel best fits your design.
Finished size(s): Always be sure
to give the finished size(s) for any project. If the design is a garment, finished
garment measurements also need to be
given as a separate entry following
the finished sizes.
Materials list: It is extremely important to be sure that everything used
in the making of your project is included
in your materials list. Be very specific
about brand names of products used,
quantities, colors and sizes. Yarn quantities should always include ounces, yards
and grams, since most manufacturers are
now including these on their packaging.
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Holiday Hearth Rug

D E S I G N B Y KATHE R I N E E N G
Warm your hearth in festive style this holiday season with

a cozy rug created with soft, plush granny squares.
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE
19 x 31 inches
MATERIALS
Lion Brand Wool-Ease

2 balls #138 cranberry (MC)
1 ball #177 loden (A)
Textured bulky (chunky)
weight yarn:
6 oz/180 yds/170g each wine
with hint of brick variegated
(B), mix of medium browns with
touch of green variegated (C)
and dark brown/tan/gray-blue
tweed multi (D)
Sizes H/8/5mm and N/13/9mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
GA UGE
Size N hook: Rnds 1 & 2 =

31/2 inches; completed square =
41/2 inches
RUG
SQUARE
Make 23.
Rnd 1: With size N hook and 1 strand

each D and MC held tog, ch 4, sl st
in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts
as first dc), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in
ring] 3 times, ch 2, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With 1 strand each C and A
held tog, join with sc in center dc of
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Need a
Bigger Rug?
Before working the border,

simply add more motifs
to the rows for width and
more rows to the length,
proportionally, as desired.
any 3-dc group, *ch 1, sk next dc, (sc,
ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next
dc**, sc in next dc, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.
Arrange Squares in rows of 3 and 2, in a
diamond pattern.
Rnd 3: With 1 strand each B and MC
held tog, join with sc in first ch-1 sp
to the left of any corner, ch 1, sc in
same ch-1 sp, *ch 2, sk next sc, sc in
next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, (sc, ch
4, sc) in next corner ch-3 sp, ch 2, sk
next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from *
around, ending with ch 1, sk last sc,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Join Squares on 1 and 2 sides as necessary. Continuing to work rnd 3, join

corner ch-4 sps by ch 2, drop lp, pull
lp through opposite ch-4 sp, ch 2 and
continue.
To join ch-2 sps, ch 1, drop lp, pull lp
through opposite ch-2 sp, ch 1 and
continue.
To join where 4 corners meet, ch 2,

drop lp, pull lp through next ch-4 sp,
ch 1, drop lp, sk next corner ch-4 sp,
pull lp through next corner ch-4 sp,
ch 2 and continue.
BORDER
Rnd 1: With size H hook and 1 strand

each of B and MC held tog, join with
sc in first ch-2 sp to the left of any
corner, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, [ch 1,
(sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 sp and sc in
other 2 ch-4 sps at V with (sc, ch 3,
sc) in each ch-4 sp at corner points]
around, join with sl st in beg sc, sl st
in next ch-2 sp.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2
sp and (sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch-3 sp
around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. C!
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Gold nugget
tweed throw
D E S I G N B Y L E S L I E A N N B L ACK M O N
With its fun, eye-catching shell pattern and luscious,

affordable yarns that add a rich, opulent look, this
gorgeous throw delivers a lot of bang for the buck.
SKILL LEVEL
F INISHE D SIZE
47 x 66 inches
M ATERIA L S
Red Heart Fiesta medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
5 skeins #6012 black
Red Heart Soft Yarn medium
(worsted) weight yarn (5 oz/256
yds/140g per ball):
4 balls #4614 black
1 ball each #9114 honey and
#4601 off-white
Safety pin
GA U GE
2 shells and 1 ch-3 sp = 31/2 inches;

9 shell rows = 71/2 inches
PATTERN NOTE S
Always change colors in last

stitch made.
At end of most black row, place last
loop on safety pin to hold in position. Pin
allows rejoining of color black 2 rows
later without cutting or fastening off and
greatly reduces number of ends.
To change color back to black, use
previously pinned lp to change color
in normal method.
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Shell pattern is worked in multiples of

8 plus 12 chs.
crochet or shell row or round
counts as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st

or ch sp.
Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch
3 (see Pattern Notes), (dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in same st.
End shell: 3 dc in last st.
THROW
Row 1 (RS): With Fiesta, ch 172, 2 dc
in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count
as first dc), ch 3, sk next 7 chs, [shell
(see Special Stitches) in next ch, ch 3, sk
next 7 chs] across, end shell (see Special Stitches) in last ch, turn. (21 shells)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), working
over ch-3, shell in center ch of next
sk ch-7, [ch 3, sk next shell, working
over next ch-3, shell in center ch of
next ch-7] across, ending with ch 1
sc in last st, changing colors (see Stitch
Guide and Pattern Notes) to black,
turn. Drop Fiesta, do not fasten off.
Row 3: With black, beg shell (see Special Stitches) in first st, *ch 3, sk next
shell**, shell in ch sp of next shell on
row 1, rep from * across, ending last

rep at **, end shell in last st, do not
turn. Place lp from hook on safety
pin, do not fasten off.
Row 4: Insert hook from front to back
through top of first st, pull dropped
Fiesta lp through, ch 3, sk beg shell,
working over ch-3, shell in ch sp of
next shell 2 rows below, [ch 3, sk next
shell, working over ch-3, shell in ch
sp of next shell 2 rows below] across,
ending with ch 1, sc in last st, changing to black, turn. Drop Fiesta.
Row 5: Beg shell in first st, [ch 3, sk
next shell, working over ch-3, shell
in ch sp of next shell 2 rows below]
across, ending with ch 3, sk next shell,
end shell in last st, do not turn. Place
lp from hook on safety pin.
lp through, ch 3, sk beg shell, working
over ch-3, shell in ch sp of next shell
2 rows below, [ch 3, sk next shell,
next shell 2 rows below] across, ending with ch 1, sc in last st, changing
to black, turn. Drop Fiesta.
Rows 714: [Rep rows 36 consecutively] twice. At end of row 13, fasten
off black. At end of last row, change
to honey.
Row 15: With honey, beg shell in first
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st, [ch 3, sk next shell, working over

ch-3, shell in ch sp of next shell 2
rows below] across, ending with ch
3, sk next shell, end shell in last st, do
not turn. Fasten off.
to black, turn. Drop Fiesta.
Row 17: With black, beg shell in first
st, [ch 3, sk next shell, working over
ch-3, shell in ch sp of next shell 2
rows below] across, ending with ch
next shell 2 rows below] across, end66
ing with ch 1, sc in last st, changing

to off-white, turn. Drop Fiesta.
Row 19: With off-white, beg shell in
first st, [ch 3, sk next shell, working
2 rows below] across, ending with ch
Rows 2022: Rep rows 1618. At end
of last row, change colors to honey instead of off-white.
Row 23: Rep row 15.
lp through, ch 3, sk beg shell, working over ch-3, shell in ch sp of next
shell 2 rows below, [ch 3, sk next
shell, working over ch-3, shell in ch
sp of next shell 2 rows below] across,
ending with ch 1, sc in last st, do not
turn. Fasten off Fiesta.
Row 25: Join black with sl st in first st
on last row, beg shell in same st, [ch 3,
sk next shell, working over ch-3, shell
in ch sp of shell 2 rows below] across,
ending with ch 3, end shell in last st,
do not turn. Place lp on safety pin.
Row 26: Join Fiesta with sl st in first st
on last row, ch 3, sk beg shell, working over ch-3, shell in ch sp of shell
to black, turn. Drop Fiesta, do not
fasten off.
Rows 2746: Rep rows 524.
Rows 47134: [Rep rows 2546 consecutively] 4 times.
Rows 135 & 136: Rep rows 25 and 26.
Rows 137 & 138: Rep rows 5 and 6.
Rows 139146: [Rep rows 36] twice.
At end of row 145, fasten off black.
At end of last row, do not change colors or fasten off.
Row 147: With Fiesta, rep row 3, do
TOP BORDER
Join Fiesta with sl st in first st, sl st in

next st, sk next st, [shell in ch sp of next
shell 2 rows below, sk first dc of next
shell, sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch sp,
sl st in next dc, sk next dc] across, ending with shell in ch sp of last shell 2
rows below, sk first dc of end shell, sl st
in each of last 2 sts. Fasten off.
BOTTOM BORDER
Working in starting ch on opposite side

of row 1, join Fiesta with sl st in first
ch (ch at bottom of end shell), [sk
next 2 chs, sl st in each of next 3 chs,
sk next 2 chs, shell in next ch (below
shell)] across, ending with sk next 2
chs, sl st in each of last 2 chs, do not
turn or fasten off.
FIRST SIDE BORDER
Row 1: Working in ends of rows, ch 1,

evenly sp sc across to corner, ending
in row 147, do not turn.
Row 2: Working from left to right, reverse sc (see Fig. 1) in each st across,
ending in end of row 1, sl st in bottom of first dc on Bottom Border.
Fasten off.

Fig. 1
2ND SIDE BORDER
Row 1: Working in ends of rows on opposite side of Throw, join Fiesta with
sc in last row, evenly sp sc across, ending in end of row 1, do not turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, working from left to
right, reverse sc in each st across. Fasten off. C!
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Holiday stockings
D E S I G N S B Y N O R E E N C R O N E - F I N D L AY F O R C A R O N I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Bring a bit of the world to your holiday decor with

stockings inspired by an Oriental garden and a tartan Plaid.
ORIENTAL GARDEN Stocking
SKILL LEV EL
FINISHE D SIZE
71/2 x 161/2 inches

MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft Tweed

1 ball each #0009 violet,
#0007 autumn red, #0006
dark sage and #0002 off-white
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
15 hdc = 4 inches; 11 hdc rows =

4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Wind yarn into separate balls for

each color change.
Do not carry yarn along back of work.
Always change color in last stitch made.
Each square on chart equals 1 half
double crochet.
SPECIAL STITCH
Surface stitch (surface st):

Holding yarn at back of work,
insert hook in sp between sts, yo,
pull lp through sp and lp on hook.
BACK
Row 1 (WS): Beg at bottom, with violet, ch 17, hdc in 3rd ch from hook
(first 2 chs do not count as st) and in
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Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as first st),

2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across
with 2 hdc in last st, turn. (17 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first st and each st
across with 2 hdc in last st, turn. (18 hdc)
Row 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in
each st across, turn. (19 hdc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sl st in first st, ch 2, hdc in
next st and in each st across with 2 sts
in last st, ch 10, turn. (18 hdc, 10 chs)
Row 6: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and
in each ch and each st across to last 2
sts, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (27 hdc)
Rows 746: Ch 2, work according to
Back Chart (see Fig. 1 on page 70)
across, changing colors (see Stitch
Guide) as indicated, turn. At end of
last row, fasten off.
FRO NT
Row 1 (RS): With violet, ch 17, hdc in 3rd

ch from hook (first 2 chs do not count as
st) and in each ch across, turn. (15 hdc)
Rows 26: Rep rows 26 of Back.
Front Chart (see Fig. 2 on page 70)
across, changing colors as indicated,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
LEAF
Make 8.
Row 1: With dark sage, ch 3, 2 hdc in

3rd ch from hook, turn. (2 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in 3 sts. Leaving long end, fasten off.
PETALS
Make 5.
Rows 13: With autumn red, rep rows

13 of Leaf.
FLOWER
Make 5.
With autumn red, ch 3, sl st in first ch

to form ring, ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 5] 5
times, join with sl st in beg sc. Leaving long end, fasten off.
FINISHING
Using long ends, sew Flowers, Petals and

Leaves on Front according to Placement Diagram (see Fig. 3 on page 70).
Using surface stitch (see Special Stitch),
make stems to Flowers and Leaves as
shown in photo.
With Front and Back WS tog, working
rows, join autumn red with sl st in last
row, ch 2, evenly sp hdc around to opposite end of last row. Fasten off.
HANGING LOOP
Row 1: Join autumn red with sl st in

first st of joining, ch 2, hdc in same st
and each of next 2 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (3 hdc)
Rows 211: Ch 2, hdc in first st and in
each st across, turn. At end of last row,
leaving long end, fasten off.
Fold and sew last row to base of row 1.
TARTAN PLAID Stocking

SKILL L EV EL
FINIS HE D SIZE
71/2 x161/2 inches

M ATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft Tweed

medium (worsted) weight
yarn (3 oz/159 yds/85g per ball):
1 ball each #0007 autumn red,
#0006 dark sage and #0002
off-white
Tapestry needle
G A UG E
15 hdc = 4 inches; 11 hdc rows =

4 inches
PATTER N NOTES
Wind yarn into separate balls for

each color change.
Do not carry yarn along back of work.
Always change color in last stitch made.
Each square on chart equals 1 half

double crochet.
SPECIAL STITCH
Surface stitch (surface st):

Holding yarn at back of work,
insert hook in sp between sts, yo,
pull lp through sp and lp on hook.
BACK
Row 1 (WS): Beg at bottom, with dark

sage, ch 17, hdc in 3rd ch from hook
(first 2 chs do not count as st) and in
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as first st),
2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across
with 2 hdc in last st, turn. (17 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first st and each st
across with 2 hdc in last st, turn. (18 hdc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sl st in first st, ch 2, hdc in
next st and in each st across with 2 sts
in last st, ch 10, turn. (18 hdc, 10 chs)
Row 6: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and
in each ch and each st across to last 2
sts, hdc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (27 hdc)
Back Chart (see Fig. 1 on page 93)
across, changing colors (see Stitch
Guide) as indicated, turn. At end of
last row, fasten off.
FRONT
Row 1 (RS): With dark sage, ch 9,

changing colors to autumn red, ch
8, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and
in each of next 5 chs, changing to
dark sage in last st, hdc in each ch
across, turn.
Rows 26: Rep rows 26 of Back
changing colors as indicated on Front
Chart (see Fig. 2 on page 93).
Rows 746: Ch 2, work according
to Front Chart (see Fig. 2 on page
93) across, changing colors as indicated, turn. At end of last row,
fasten off.
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Hdc dec in last 2 sts
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Flower
Green Surface Sts
Flower
COLOR & STITCH KEY

Violet
Autumn
red & STITCH KEY
COLOR
Dark sage
Violet
COLOR & STITCH KEY
Off-white
Autumn
red
Violet
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STITCH KEY
2 hdcinDark
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sage
Autumn
red
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Violet
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Sl st
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FINISHING
Using surface stitch (see Special Stitch),
make stripes as shown on Placement
Green Surface Sts

Diagram (see Fig. 3 on page 93).
Green Surface Sts
Leaf
With Front and Back WS tog, working
Green
Green
Sts
Surface Sts
Leaf Surface
Leaf
Petal
Leaf
Petal
Petal
Petal
Petal
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rows, join autumn red with sl st in last
row, ch 2, evenly sp hdc around to opposite end of last row. Fasten off.
HANGING LOOP
Row 1: Join autumn red with sl st in

first st of joining, ch 2, hdc in same st
and each of next 2 sts, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (3 hdc)
Rows 211: Ch 2, hdc in first st and in
each st across, turn. At end of last row,
leaving long end, fasten off.
Fold and sew last row to base of row 1. C!
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Christmas
Characters Part 2
DESIGNS BY SHELIA LESLIE
No matter where you display them, these charismatic little

snow characters will charm your holiday guests.
SKILL LEVEL
F IN I SHE D SI ZE S
Mr. Snow: 11 inches tall

Mrs. Snow: 11 inches tall
Lil Snow: 103/4 inches tall, including
pompom on Hat
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M ATERIALS
Red Heart Classic medium

2 skeins #1 white
1 skein each #762 claret,
#686 paddy green and #253
tangerine
Bernat Boa bulky (chunky)

50g per ball):
1 ball #81005 dove
Fine (sport) weight yarn:
1/2 oz/45 yds/14g each
red and black
Sizes D/3/3.25mm, G/6/4mm
and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or

Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
White sewing thread
1/2-inch black shank buttons: 6
1/2-inch green flat buttons: 4
11/2-inch white pompom
1/8-inch wide green ribbon: 26
inches
3/4 x 2-inch piece of cardboard
Fiberfill
Stitch markers
GAU G E
Size G hook and medium yarn:

4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch
PATTER N N OTE S
Use size G hook unless otherwise

stated.
Do not join rounds unless otherwise
stated.
Mark first stitch of each round.
MR. SNOW
HEAD
Rnd 1: With size G hook and white, ch

2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not
join (see Pattern Notes). (6 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)
Great Gift Idea
On Christmas morning, light

up a childs face by giving
the Snow Family as a gift
set of sweet huggable toys to
make the joy of the holidays
last all year long!

Rnd 19: [Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc
dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts]
around. (32 sc)
Rnd 20: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc dec in
next 2 sts] around. Stuff Head. (24 sc)
Rnd 21: [Sc in next st, sc dec in next 2
sts] around. (16 sc)
BODY

around. (24 sc)
Rnds 27 & 28: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 35: [Sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc
in next st] around. (48 sc)
sl st in beg sc. Leaving long end, fasten off.
BOTTOM
Rnds 15: Rep rnds 15 of Head. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: Rep rnd 7 of Head.
next st] around, join with sl st in beg
sc. Fasten off. (60 sc)
Stuff Body. Working in back lps (see
Stitch Guide), sew Bottom to last rnd
on Body.
NOSE
Rnd 1: With tangerine and size D

hook, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(4 sc)
around. (6 sc)
Rnds 3 & 4: Sc in each st around. At
end of rnd 4, fasten off.
Stuff Nose.
Sew to rnds 14 and 15 of Head.
Sew 2 black buttons above Nose for eyes.
Using black sport weight yarn, embroider 3 straight stitches (see Fig. 1) for
mouth as shown in photo.
Straight Stitch
Fig. 1
ARM
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With white, ch 12, sl st in first

ch to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch
around, do not join. (12 sc)
sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
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Christmas c harac ters
MITTENS
Rnd 14: Join claret with sc in first st, sc

in each st around.
Rnd 15: Sc in each of first 3 sts, ch 3,
hdc in 2nd ch from hook, (hdc, sc) in
next ch (thumb), sc in each of next 3
sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6
sts, 2 sc in last st. (thumb, 16 sc)
Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around, pushing
thumb to outside.
sts] around. (8 sc)
Rnd 21: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] twice,
sl st in next st, leaving rem sts
Flatten last rnd and sew closed.
Stuff Arms and Mittens.
Flatten rnd 1 of each arm and sew each
side of Body as shown in photo.
HAT
Rnd 1: With claret, ch 42, sl st in first

ch to form ring, sc in each ch around.
(42 sc)
in next 2 sts] twice. (38 sc)
dec in next 2 sts] twice. (30 sc)
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dec in next 2 sts] twice.

(22 sc)
Rnd 15: [Sc in each of next 9
sts, sc dec in next 2 sts] twice.
(20 sc)
Rnd 16: [Sc in each of next 8
sts, sc dec in next 2 sts] twice.
(18 sc)
Rnds 1728: Sc in each st
around with sc dec in last 2
sts. At end of last rnd, join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten
off. (6 sc at end of last rnd)
Hat Trim
With WS facing, holding 1

strand white and 1 strand
dove tog, with size I hook,
working in starting ch on
opposite side of rnd 1 on
Hat, join with sl st in any ch,
ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in
each ch around, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
With sewing thread and sewing needle,
sew pompom to tip of Hat.
VEST
Right Front
Row 1: With claret, ch 16, sc in 2nd

ch from hook and in each ch across,
turn. (15 sc)
turn.
Rows 712: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts,
turn. (3 sc at end of last row)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
last st, turn. (2 sc)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc dec in 2 sts, turn. (1 sc)
Rows 15 & 16: Ch 1, sc in sc, turn. At
of next 2 chs, (dc, ch 3, sl st) in last

ch. Fasten off.
Left Front
Rows 112: Rep rows 112 of Right

Front. (3 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec in
last 2 sts, turn. (2 sc)
Bottom Edging

of row 1, with RS facing, join with sl
st in first ch, ch 3, dc in same ch, dc
in each of next 2 chs, hdc in each of
next 2 chs, sc in each of last 10 chs.
Fasten off.
Bottom Edging
Back

of row 1, with RS facing, join with
sc in first ch, sc in each of next 9 chs,
hdc in each of next 2 chs, dc in each
Row 1: With claret, ch 27, sc in 2nd

turn. (26 sc)
Rows 26: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 712: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc

in each st across, with sc dec in last 2
sts, turn. (14 sc at end of last row)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in

last st, turn. (2 sc)
Row 13: Sk next 8 sts on row 12, join

with sc in next st, sc dec in last 2 sts,
turn. (2 sc)
Bottom Edging

of row 1, with RS facing, join with sc in
first ch, sc in each ch across. Fasten off.
Tie Scarf around neck with knot to

at side.
MRS. SNOW
HEAD, BODY,
BOTTOM & NOSE
Rep Head, Body, Bottom & Nose of

Snowman.
st, 2 dc in next st] around, join with sl

st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (75 dc)
Rnds 46: Ch 3, dc in each st around,
Rnd 7: [Ch 1, sl st in next st] around, ch
1, join with sl st in beg sl st. Fasten off.
BIB
Work same as Arms & Mittens for Mr.

Snow, using paddy green for Mittens.
Row 1: With claret, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch

from hook, sc in each ch across, turn.
(10 sc)
turn.
SKIRT
First Strap
Rnd 1: With claret, ch 50, ch 1, sl st

in first ch to form ring, sc in each ch
around, join with sl st in beg sc. (50 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next

leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (2 sc)
Rows 1025: Ch 1, sc in each st, across,
ARM & MITTEN

Make 2.
2nd Strap
Row 9: Sk next 6 sts on row 8 of Bib,
ASSEMBLY
Sew shoulder seams.

Sew side seams.
Place Vest on Snowman, overlapping
Right Front over Left Front, tack in
place.
Using claret, sew 2 green buttons on
Right Front as shown in photo.
SCARF
Row 1: With paddy green, ch 6, dc in

4th ch from hook, dc in each of last 2
chs, turn. (4 dc)
Rows 243: Ch 3, dc in each dc across,
turn.
Row 44: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.
Fasten off.
FRINGE
Cut 2 strands paddy green each 5

inches in length. Holding both
strands tog as 1, fold in half. Pull fold
through st, pull ends through fold.
Pull to tighten.
Attach Fringe in each st across both
short ends of Scarf.
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Christmas c harac ters
Sew Straps on Bib to back of Skirt.

Sew 1 green button to each bottom corner of Bib as shown in photo.
Tack Skirt to Mrs. Snow
HAT
join with sc in next st, sc in last st,

turn. (2 sc)
Rows 1025: Ch 1, sc in each st, across,
Edging
Working in ends of rows on outer edge,

join claret with sl st in end of row 1
of Bib, [ch 1, sk next row, sl st in next
row] across Bib and Strap, ending
with ch 1, sl st in last row. Fasten off.
Rep on rem outer edge.
SCARF & FRINGE
Rep Scarf & Fringe for Mr. Snow

ASSEMBLY
Sew row 1 of Bid to rnd 1 of Skirt.

Place Skirt on Mrs. Snow with Bib in
front.
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Rnds 18: With claret, rep rnds 1-8 of

Head for Mr. Snow. (36 sc)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 1, sk
next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st]
Rnd 16: Ch 3, 2 dc in next ch sp, [dc
in next st, 2 dc in next ch sp] around,
(72 dc)
Rnd 17: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.
Rnd 18: Ch 1, [sl st in next st, ch 1]
around, join with sl st in beg sl st.
Fasten off.
Weave ribbon through ch sps on rnd
15. Tie ends of ribbon in bow at front
of Hat.
Tack Hat to Head.
LIL SNOW
HEAD
Rnds 14: Rep rnds 14 of Head for

Mr. Snow. (24 sc)
Rnd 17: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc dec in
next 2 sts] around. Stuff Head. (24 sc)

sts] around. (16 sc)
BODY
around. (24 sc)

Rnd 29 & 30: Sc in each st around.
Rnds 3841: Sc in each st around. At
end of last rnd, leaving long end.
Fasten off.
Stuff.
BOTTOM
Rnds 18: Rep rnds 18 of Bottom for

Mr. Snow. (48 sc)
in next st] around. Leaving long end,
fasten off. (52 sc)
Sew back lps of last rnd on Body to
both lps of Bottom.
NOSE
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of Nose

for Mr. Snow. (6 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st around,
join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Fasten off.
Patterns continued
Mandarin Jacket
Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 13
5 [6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7] sts,
sl st in each st across.
Fasten off.
Armhole Shaping
Next row: Dec in first 2 [2, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6]

sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in same st, continue
in Stitch Pattern across, ending with
dec in last 2 [2, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6] dc, turn.
(46 [50, 52, 58, 60, 66, 70] dc)
Next rows: Continue in Stitch Pattern,
dec 1 st at each end of every row 0 [0,
0, 2, 2, 4, 5] times, every other row 4
times. (38 [42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52] dc at
end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in Stitch Pattern until piece measures 81/2 [9, 91/2,
91/2, 10, 101/2, 11] inches from beg of
Armhole, ending with WS row.
FRONT
Make 2.
181/4 [191/2, 213/4, 24, 261/4, 281/4, 293/4]"
78
Front
91/2 [101/4, 111/4, 121/2, 131/2, 141/2, 151/4]"
Sleeve
17 [17, 171/2, 171/2, 18, 18, 18]" 71/2 [71/2, 71/2, 71/2, 71/2, 8, 8]"
4 [41/4, 41/4, 5, 5, 5, 5]"
241/2 [241/2, 25, 25, 251/2, 26, 26]"
Back
17"
251/2 [26, 261/2, 261/2, 27, 271/2, 28]"
6 [6, 61/2, 61/2, 71/4, 71/2, 8]"
17"
4 [41/4, 41/4, 5, 5, 5, 5]"
81/2 [9, 91/2, 91/2, 10, 101/2, 11]"
Next row: Dec in first 6 [7, 7, 7, 7, 8,

8] sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in each
of next 4 [5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6] sts, work in
pattern across next 16 [16, 18, 18, 20,
20, 22] sts for neck, sc in each of next
251/2 [26, 261/2, 261/2, 27, 271/2, 28]"
Shoulder Shaping
81/2 [9, 91/2, 91/2, 10, 101/2, 11]"
Row 1: With black, ch

29 [32, 35, 38, 42, 45,
48], work in row 1 of
Stitch Pattern. (28
[31, 34, 37, 41, 44,
47] dc)
Next rows: Work same
as Back and at the
same time dec 1 st
at end of 1 edge for
shaping, changing to
red at end of row 12,
shaping Sides until
piece measures same
as Back to Armhole,
ending with WS row.
16 [17, 181/4, 181/4, 191/2, 201/4, 21]"
(26 [28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 42] dc at end of

last row)
Armhole Shaping
Next row: Dec 2 [2, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6] dc, ch

2, dc in same st, continue in Stitch
Pattern across, turn (24 [26, 27, 30,
31, 34, 36] dc)
Next rows: Continue in Stitch Pattern,
dec 1 st at armhole edge of every row
0 [0, 0, 2, 2, 4, 5] times, every other
row 4 times. (20 [22, 23, 24, 25, 26,
27] dc at end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in Stitch Pattern
[6, 7, 7, 71/2,
7,
until piece measures 6 [61/2,
8] inches from beg of Armhole,
8, 81/2]
ending with WS row.
dc dec in next 3 sts, leaving rem sts

unworked, turn. (14 [16, 16, 17, 17,
18, 18] dc)
Next rows: Work in Stitch Pattern and
at the same time, dec 1 st every row 3
times. (11 [13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15] dc at
end of last row)
Next rows: Work in Stitch Pattern until
pieces measures same as Back to Shoulder Shaping, ending with WS row.
Shoulder Shaping
Next row: Dec in first 6 [7, 7, 7, 7, 8,

8] sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in each
of next 4 [5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6] sts, work in
pattern across. Fasten off.
Neck Shaping
SLEEVE
Make 2.
Next row: Work in Stitch Pattern

across to last 7 [7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10] sts,
Row 1: With black, ch 45 [47, 51, 51,

55, 57, 59], work row 1 of Stitch
Next rows: Maintaining Stitch Pattern,

dec 1 st at each end of each of next
5 rows and at the same time, change
colors to red at end of row 12. (34 [36,
40, 40, 44, 46, 48] dc at end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in Stitch Pat17,
tern until piece measures 17 [17, 171/2,
17, 18, 18, 18] inches from beg,
171/2,
ending with WS row.
Sleeve Cap
Next row: Dec in first 2 [2, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6]

dc, ch 2, dc in same st, work in Stitch
Pattern across, ending with dec in last
2 [2, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6] dc, turn. (30 [32, 32,
32, 32, 34, 36] dc)
Next rows: Work in Stitch Pattern and
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Patterns continued
at same time dec 1 st at each end of

every row 12 [12, 12, 12, 12, 13, 13]
times. At end of last row, fasten off. (6
[8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 10] dc at end of last row)
FROG CLOSURE
TOGGLE
Make 3.
FINISHING
Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at

shoulder seam and sew in place,
easing to fit.
Rep with rem Sleeve.
Sew side and Sleeve seams
Sew shoulder seams.
COLLAR
LOOP
Make 3.
Photo A
Photo B
Row 1: With RS facing, join black with

sl st at right Front neck edge, evenly
sp 37 [37, 40, 40, 45, 45, 47] sc across
to left Front neck edge, turn.
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn.
Rows 48: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in first 2 sts, sc in each st
across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off. (27 [27,
30, 30, 35, 35, 37] sc at end of last row)
With black, ch 34, sc in 2nd ch from

hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.
With black, ch 20, sc in 2nd ch from

hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.
Knot each Toggle as shown in Photos
AD. Sew free ends tog along length.
Sew Toggles along left front edge 1 at
neckline, 1 just above black border
and last 1 in center between first 2.
Fold each Loop in half, sew ends side
by side on right front opposite toggles, leaving a opening of about 1/2
inch. C!
Photo C
P hoto D
Stars & Swirls Necklace

Rnd 2: 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 3: Ch 5, sl st in same sc, sl st in
each st around. Fasten off.
Glue 1 lollipop button inside each
Medallion.
CENTER MEDALLION
Rnd 1: Thread 1 pink star, 1 yellow star,

1 pink star onto thread, rep rnd 1 of
80
Medallion.
Rnd 2: Rep rnd 2 of Medallion.
Rnd 3: Ch 5, sl st in same st, sl st in each
of next 5 sts, [sc in next st, ch 2, pull up
star, ch 2, sk next st] 3 times, sc in next
st, sl st in each st around. Fasten off.
BAND
Row 1: Thread 1 yellow star, 2 pink

stars, 1 yellow star onto thread, ch
112, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
each of next 31 chs, [ch 7, sk next ch,

sc in each of next 3 chs, ch 3, sk next
ch, sc in each of next 3 chs] twice, ch
7, sk next ch, sc in each of next 6 chs,
ch 9, sk next ch, sc in each of next 6
chs, [ch 7, sk next ch, sc in each of
next 3 chs, ch 3, sk next ch, sc in each
of next 3 chs] twice, ch 7, sk next ch,
sc in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Sl st in each st across to first ch
sp, [sl st in each of next 3 chs, (sl st, ch
3, with WS facing, sl st in 1 Medallion, ch 3, sl st) in next ch, sl st in each
of next 3 chs, sl st in each of next 3 sts,
sl st in next ch, (sl st, ch 2, pull up star,
ch 2, sl st) in next ch, sl st in next ch,
sl st in each of next 3 sts] twice, sl st in
each of next 3 chs, (sl st, ch 3, with WS
facing, sl st in 1 Medallion, ch 3, sl st)
in next ch, sl st in each of next 3 chs, sl
st in each of next 6 sts, sl st in each of
next 4 chs, (sl st, ch 3, sl st in ch-5 sp at
top of Center Medallion, ch 3, sl st)

in next ch, sl st in each of next 4 chs,
sl st in each of next 6 sts, [sl st in each
of next 3 chs, (sl st, ch 3, with WS
sl st in each of next 3 sts, sl st in next
ch, (sl st, ch 2, pull up star, ch 2, sl
st) in next ch, sl st in next ch, sl st in
each of next 3 sts] twice, sl st in each
of next 3 chs, (sl st, ch 3, with WS
sl st in each st across. Fasten off.
Sew clasp and ring to end of rows.
FINISHING
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Patterns continued
Eclectic Electric Blue Sweater

ASSEMBLY
Sew shoulder seams.

Fold 1 Sleeve in half, place fold at
shoulder seam, sew in place. Sew
Sleeve seam.
NECKBAND
Row 1: With RS facing and size H

hook, join soft merino with sl st in
end of row with marker, ch 1, evenly
sp 98 [106, 114, 122] sc across, working 1 inch past shoulder seam on Left
Front, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off.
2 sts (buttonhole), [work in pattern
across next 10 sts, ch 2, sk next 2 sts]
4 times, work in pattern across, turn.
working 2 sts in each ch-2 sp. Fasten off.
Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
SLEEVE
Make 2.
Row 1: With size H hook and soft merino, beg at side edge, ch 43 [45, 47,
49], sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in
next ch, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch]
across, turn. (42 [44, 46, 48] sts)
piece measures 14 [15, 15, 16] inches
from beg. At end of last row, fasten off.
COLLAR
Row 1: With RS facing and size K

hook, join majestic with sc in first st
on Neckband, [sc in next st, sk next
st] across, sc in last st, turn. (50 [54,
58, 62] sc)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn.
Collar Shaping
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, [sc in each

of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] across, 2
sc in last st, turn. (64 [69, 74, 79] sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *sc in each
of next 4 [4, 3, 3] sts, 2 sc in next st,
rep from * 11 [12, 17, 18] times, sc in
each of next 2 [2, 0, 1] sts, 2 sc in last
Sunset colors cowl Neck

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in each

of next 3 [4, 4, 4] ch-2 sps leaving
rem sts unworked. Fasten off.
2ND SIDE
Row 2: With WS facing, sk 4 sc at neck

edge, join with sc in next ch-2 sp,
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shell in each of next 9 [10, 12, 12] ch2 sps, sc in next ch-2 sp, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn.
of next 8 [9, 11, 11] ch-2 sps, sc dec
in last ch-2 sp and last st, turn.
st, turn. (78 [84, 94, 100] sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next st,
[sc in next st, dc in next st] across, turn.
Rows 810: Ch 1, [sc in each dc, dc in
each sc] across, turn.
first 39 [43, 47, 51] sts, ending with
sc, leave rem sts unworked, turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, work in
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next
st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st (buttonhole), sc in next st, work in pattern
across, ending with sl st in last st, turn.
Row 14: Ch 1, sk sl st, work in pattern
across, turn. (38 [42, 46, 50] sts)
first 34 [38, 42, 46] sts, sl st in next st,
across, turn. (34 [38, 42, 46] sts)
first 30 [34, 38, 42] sts, sl st in next st,
across first 29 [33, 37, 41] sts, sl st in
last st. Fasten off.
SLEEVE TRIM
With RS facing, with size K hook, join

majestic with sc in seam on 1 Sleeve,
evenly sp sc around, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.
Rep on rem Sleeve. C!


of next [10, 10] ch-2 sps, sc in last ch2 sp, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
All Sizes

Row 8: Rep row 6.
Next rows: Work even in pattern until piece measures same as Back to
Shoulder, ending with RS row at
neck edge.
3 IN C
E
Shoulder Shaping

of next 3 [4, 4, 4] ch-2 sps, 2 sc in
each of next 3 [3, 4, 4] ch-2 sps, sc in
last st, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in each of first 7 [7,
9, 9] sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 [3, 4, 4]
ch-2 sps, sc in next st. Fasten off.
SLEEVE
Make 2.
Ribbing
Row 1: With I hook, ch 12, sc in 2nd

turn. (11 sc)
Rows 229 [231, 231, 233]: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn.
Body
Row 1: Working in ends of rows, with

size J hook, ch 1, sc in first row, [sk
next row, shell in next row] across to
last 2 rows, sk next row, sc in last row,

turn. (13 [14, 14, 15] shells)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, shell in
each ch-2 sp across, 2 sc in last st,
turn.
shell in each ch-2 sp across, sc in each
of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next
st, shell in each ch-2 sp across, sc in
next st, 2 sc in last st, turn.
shell in each ch-2 sp across, sc in each
of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, shell in next
st, sk next st, shell in each ch-2 sp
across, sk next st, shell in next st, sc in
last st, turn. (15 [16, 16, 17] shells)
Next rows: [Rep rows 6 and 7 alternately] 4 [4, 4, 5] times. (23 [24, 24,
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Patterns continued
27] shells at end of last row)

piece measures 17 [17, 171/2, 171/2]
inches from beg.
Sleeve Cap
Row 1: Sl st across 1 [1, 1, 2] shells, sl

st in first sc of next shell, sc in next
ch-2 sp, shell in each of next 19 [20,
20, 21] ch-2 sps, sc in next ch-2 sp, sl
st in next 2 sts, sl st in each st and in
each ch across, turn. Fasten off. (19
[20, 20, 21] shells)
Row 2: Sk sl sts, join with sc in next st,
shell in each ch-2 sp across, sl st in
last st, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 sp, shell
in each ch-2 sp across to last ch-2
ASSEMBLY
Sew shoulder seams.

Fold 1 Sleeve in half lengthwise,
place fold at shoulder seam and sew
in place.
COWL NECK BAND
Rnd 1: With WS facing and size I

hook, join with sl st at shoulder seam,
ch 1, evenly sp 120 [124, 124, 128] sc
Rnds 28: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc
in each st around, join with sl st in
2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Rnds 912: With size J hook, ch 2, hdc
in each st around, join with sl st in
2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in
next st, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st]
Fasten off. C!
181/2 [20, 221/2, 24]"
Show-that-shape jacket

to last 16 sts, hdc in back lp of each st
across, turn.
Medium, Large, X-Large, 1XLarge, 2X-Large, 3X-Large
Sizes Only
Next row: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp of

5 [5, 5, 51/2]"
9 [91/2, 91/2, 10]"

Front
17 [17, 171/2, 171/2]"
Sleeve
15 [15, 16, 161/2]"
24 [241/2, 251/2, 261/2]"
9 [91/2, 91/2, 10]"

Back
181/2 [20, 221/2, 24]"
84

Sew side and Sleeve seams.
2 [21/2, 21/2, 21/2]"
15 [15, 16, 161/2]"
24 [241/2, 251/2, 261/2]"
2 [21/2, 21/2, 21/2]"
sp, sc in last ch-2 sp, leaving rem st

unworked, turn. (17 [18, 18, 19] shells)
Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 6 [7, 7, 7] times. (5 [4, 4, 5]
shells at end of last row)
piece measures 5 [5, 5, 51/2] inches
from beg of Sleeve Cap.
Last row: Sc in first st, sc in each ch-2
sp across, sc in last st. Fasten off.
each of next 16 sts, work in pattern

across, turn. (17 ribbing sts, [15, 15,
16, 17, 18, 21] hdc)
next [15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21] sps, 2 hdc
in back lp of next st, hdc in back lp of
81/2 [9, 9, 10]"
to
to last
last 21
21 sts,
sts, hdc
hdc in
in back
back lp
lp of
of each
each st
st
across,
turn.
(21
ribbing
sts,
[17,
across, turn. (21 ribbing sts, [17, 19]
19] hdc)
hdc)
X-Large,
X-Large, 1X-Large,
1X-Large, 2X-Large,
2X-Large,
3X-Large
3X-Large Sizes
Sizes Only
Only
Next
Next row:
row: Ch
Ch 2,
2, work
work in
in pattern
pattern across
across
next
[15,
16,
17,
20]
sps,
next [15, 16, 17, 20] sps, hdc
hdc in
in horihorizontal
lp
in
each
st
across,
turn.
zontal lp in each st across, turn.
All
All Sizes
Sizes
X-Large,
X-Large, 1X-Large,
1X-Large, 2X-Large
2X-Large &
&
3X-Large
Sizes
Only
3X-Large Sizes Only
Next
Next row:
row: Ch
Ch 2,
2, hdc
hdc in
in horizontal
horizontal lp
lp of
of
each
each of
of next
next 19
19 sts,
sts, work
work in
in pattern
pattern
across,
across, turn.
turn. (20
(20 ribbing
ribbing sts,
sts, [16,
[16, 17,
17,
18,
18, 20]
20] hdc)
hdc)
X-Large
X-Large &
& 2X-Large
2X-Large Sizes
Sizes Only
Only
Next
Next row:
row: Ch
Ch 2,
2, work
work in
in pattern
pattern across
across
to
last
19
sts,
2
hdc
in
back
lp
of
to last 19 sts, 2 hdc in back lp of next
next
st,
st, hdc
hdc in
in back
back lp
lp of
of each
each st
st across,
across,
turn.
turn. (21
(21 ribbing
ribbing sts,
sts, [15,
[15, 17]
17] hdc)
hdc)
1X-Large
1X-Large &
& 3X-Large
3X-Large
Sizes
Only
Sizes Only
Next
Next row:
row: Ch
Ch 2,
2, work
work in
in pattern
pattern across
across
Next
Next row:
row: Ch
Ch 2,
2, hdc
hdc in
in horizontal
horizontal lp
lp of
of
each
each of
of next
next 16
16 [18,
[18, 18,
18, 20,
20, 20,
20, 20,
20, 20]
20]
sts,
sts, work
work in
in pattern
pattern across,
across, turn.
turn. (17
(17
[19,
[19, 19,
19, 21,
21, 21,
21, 21,
21, 21]
21] ribbing
ribbing sts,
sts, 13
13
[15,
15,
15,
15,
17,
19]
hdc)
[15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 19] hdc)
Next
Next row:
row: Ch
Ch 2,
2, work
work in
in pattern
pattern across
across
next
13
[15,
15,
15,
15,
17,
19]
sts,
next 13 [15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 19] sts,
hdc
hdc in
in back
back lp
lp of
of each
each st
st across,
across, turn.
turn.
Next
rows:
[Rep
last
2
rows
alternately]
Next rows: [Rep last 2 rows alternately]
44 [4,
[4, 4,
4, 4,
4, 5,
5, 5,
5, 6]
6] times.
times.
Shoulder
Shoulder
Row
Row 1:
1: Ch
Ch 2,
2, hdc
hdc in
in horizontal
horizontal lp
lp of
of
each
of
next
16
[18,
18,
20,
20,
20,
each of next 16 [18, 18, 20, 20, 20, 20]
20]
sts,
sts, work
work in
in pattern
pattern across,
across, turn.
turn.
Row
Row 2:
2: Ch
Ch 1,
1, sl
sl st
st in
in each
each of
of first
first 88 [10,
[10,
10,
10,
10,
10,
10]
sts,
work
10, 10, 10, 10, 10] sts, work in
in pattern
pattern
across
across next
next 55 [5,
[5, 5,
5, 5,
5, 5,
5, 7,
7, 9]
9] sts,
sts, hdc
hdc
in
in back
back lp
lp of
of each
each st
st across,
across, turn.
turn.
Row
3:
Ch
2,
hdc
in
horizontal
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in horizontal lp
lp of
of next
next
16
[18,
18,
20,
20,
20,
20]
sts,
work
16 [18, 18, 20, 20, 20, 20] sts, work in
in
pattern
pattern across
across next
next 33 [3,
[3, 3,
3, 3,
3, 3,
3, 5,
5, 7]
7] sts,
sts,
leaving
rem
sts
unworked,
turn.
Collar
Collar Extension
Extension
Row
Row 1:
1: Ch
Ch 1,
1, sl
sl st
st in
in each
each of
of first
first 33 [3,
[3,
3,
3,
3,
5,
7]
sts,
hdc
in
back
3, 3, 3, 5, 7] sts, hdc in back lp
lp of
of each
each
st
st across,
across, turn.
turn.
Row
2:
Ch
2,
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc
hdc in
in horizontal
horizontal lp
lp of
of first
first
16
16 [18,
[18, 18,
18, 20,
20, 20,
20, 20,
20, 20]
20] sts,
sts, turn.
turn.
Row
Row 3:
3: Ch
Ch 2,
2, hdc
hdc in
in back
back lp
lp of
of each
each st
st
across,
across, turn.
turn.
Next
Next rows:
rows: [Rep
[Rep rows
rows 22 and
and 33 alteralternately]
nately] 66 [6,
[6, 6,
6, 7,
7, 8,
8, 8,
8, 8]
8] times.
times. At
At
end
of
last
row,
fasten
off.
Bottom
Bottom
Row
Row 1:
1: Working
Working in
in ends
ends of
of rows
rows on
on
opposite
side
of
Waistband,
opposite side of Waistband, with
with RS
RS
facing,
join
with
sc
in
end
of
first
row,
facing, join with sc in end of first row,
with
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Patterns continued
evenly sp 33 [37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49]

sc across, turn. Fasten off. (34 [38, 40,
42, 44, 46, 50] sc)
Row 2: With RS facing, join with
sl st in first st, ch 2, hdc in each st
across, turn.
Rows 36: Ch 2, work in pattern across,
turn.
Row 7: Ch 2, [hdc in sp between next
2 sts] twice, ch 2, sk next sp (buttonhole), work in pattern across, turn.
with hdc in ch-2 sp, turn.
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 19 [21, 24, 24,
fasten off.
SLEEVE
Make 2.
Cuff

Rows 2 & 3: Work Ribbing Stitch
Pattern.
Sleeve Body
Row 1: Working in ends of rows on 1

side of Cuff, ch 1, evenly sp 28 [30, 34,
Row 2 (RS): With RS facing, join with
sl st in first st, ch 2, hdc in each st
across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st, work in
pattern across, ending with dc in last
st, turn. (30 [32, 36, 38, 40, 44, 48] hdc)
Rows 5 & 6: [Rep row 2] twice.
Rows 738: [Rep rows 25 consecutively] 8 times.
Rows 3941: [Rep rows 24] once. (48
[50, 54, 56, 58, 62, 66] hdc at end of
last row)
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 5 [7, 7, 7 5, 5,
7] times.
86
Sleeve Cap
Row 1: Ch 1, sk first st, sl st in each of

next 2 [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] sts, ch 2, work
in pattern across, leaving last 2 [2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7] sts unworked, turn. (44 [46,
48, 48, 48, 50, 52] hdc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first st, sl st in next st,
ch 2, work in pattern across, leaving
last st unworked, turn. (42 [44, 46, 46,
46, 48, 50] hdc)
Next rows: [Rep row 2] 13 [13, 14, 11,
9, 10, 10] times. (16 [18, 18, 24, 28,
28, 30] sts)
Small, Medium & Large
Sizes Only.
Fasten off.
X-Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large &
3X-Large Sizes Only
Next rows: *Rep row 2 once, work 2

rows in pattern, rep from * [1, 2, 2, 2]
times. At end of last row, fasten off.
([20, 22, 22, 24] hdc at end of last row)
POCKET
Make 2.

Rows 2 & 3: Work in Ribbing Pattern
Stitch.
Rows 419: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 8 times.
Row 20: Rep row 2.
Pocket Edging
Row 1: Working in ends of rows, evenly

sp 30 sc across (top edge), do not turn.
right, reverse sc (see Fig. 2) in each st
across. Fasten off.
Row 3: With RS facing, working in
starting ch on opposite side of row 1,
join with sc in first ch, sc in each ch
across, ch 1, working in ends of rows,
evenly sp 30 sc across, ch 1, sc in back
lp of each st across. Fasten off.

Fig. 2
FINISHING
Pin Pocket with top edge 1 inch below

Waistband Ribbing and approximately 2 [2, 21/4, 21/4, 21/2, 21/2, 3] inches
from front edge. Sew in place.
Sew shoulder seams.
Sew Collar Edges tog and to back neck
edge.
RIBBON
Fold under approximately 1/4 inch on 1

end of grosgrain ribbon. With folded
edge side down, pin Ribbon along
Right Front inside edge, leaving first
st of each row free to be worked in
for Edging.
At Collar edge, fold a mitered corner in
ribbon, pin along collar edge inside
Ribbing.
At Left Front, fold another mitered
corner in the ribbon, pin along Left
Front inside edge, leaving first st of
each row free to be worked in for
Edging, fold under approximately 1/4
inch on end of ribbon under and pin.
Sew all edges of Ribbon to Jacket.
Being careful to slash ribbon only, cut
a vertical slash approximately 1 inch
long in ribbon behind each button
hole. Sew edges of slash to corresponding buttonhole opening.
Or make machine buttonholes through
both thicknesses.
Sew buttons to Left Front, opposite
buttonholes.
ASSEMBLY
Fold 1 Sleeve in half lengthwise, place

fold at shoulder seam and sew in place.
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EDGING
Row 1: With RS facing, join with sc in

edge of first row of Left Front below
beg of Collar, evenly sp sc along Left
Front to bottom, 3 sc at corner, sc in

each st across Bottom edge, 3 sc in
corner, evenly sp sc along Right Front
to last row below beg of Collar, do
not turn.
right, reverse sc in each st across,
do not turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sl st in Collar at Left
Front, evenly sp sc around Collar
edge to Right Front, do not turn.
right, reverse sc across. Fasten off. C!
Midnight in prague shruggie vest

fpdc around next st] across, ending

with hdc in last st, turn. At end of last
row, fasten off.
RIBBED COLLAR
Row 1: With WS facing, sk next 22

sts on Ribbed Lapel, join with sl
st in next st, ch 2, work in established ribbed pattern across to last
23 sts, hdc in next st, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Rows 24: Ch 2, work in established
ribbed pattern across, ending with
hdc in last st, turn. At end of last row,
fasten off.
Row 1: Ch 41 [41, 49, 49], sl st in 2nd

ch from hook, [hdc in next ch, sl st
in next ch] across, ending with hdc in
last st, turn. (40 [40, 48, 48] sts)
Rows 24: Ch 1, [sl st in next st, hdc in
next st] across for pattern, hdc in last
st, turn.
last 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, leaving last st unworked, turn. (38 [38, 46,
46] sts)
Next rows: [Rep row 5] 18 [18, 22, 22]
times. At end of last row, fasten off. (2
[2, 2, 2] sts at end of last row)
Sew row 1 and last row tog.
Sew Sleeves in armholes, being sure
each Sleeve seam is at the point created by dec rows of Front sides.
BEADS
Thread 104 [114, 124, 134] beads onto

yarn, with WS of Lapel facing, working in ends of rows and in sts, join
with sc in first row, bead sc (see Special Stitch), evenly sp [sc in st or row,
Holiday fantasy bolero

2, 2] sts at armhole edge on next row,

work 1 row even, rep from * 1 [3, 3, 5,
3, 5] times. (11 [11, 13, 13, 14, 14] sts
at end of last row)
Next rows: Work in pattern until Front
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is same length as Back. At end of last

row, fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
SLEEVE
Make 2.
Single Crochet Around Ring

Fig. 1
bead sc] 103 [113, 123, 133] times.

Fasten off.
RING
Rnd 1: Thread 15 beads onto thread,

work 30 sc around ring (see Fig. 1),
join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, bead sc, sk
next st, [sc in next st, bead sc, sk next
st] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off. C!
Front
17 [19, 21, 23, 25, 27]"
hook, ch 11 [15, 19, 23, 23, 27], sc

across, turn. (10 [14, 18, 22, 22, 26] sc)
Row 2 (RS): (Mark this edge for neck), ch
1, 2 sc in first st, [ch 3, sc in each of
next 4 sts] across to last st, ch 3, sc in
last st, (mark this edge as armhole edge),
turn. (11 [15, 19, 23, 23, 27] sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, pushing ch-3 sps to back of work, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in first st, sc in
each of first 3 sts, [ch 3, sc in each of
next 4 sts] across to last 3 sts, ch 3, sc in
each of last 3 sts, turn. (12 [16, 20, 24,
24, 28] sc)
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Next rows: Rep rem rows and shaping
of Left Front.
SLEEVE
Make 2.

hook, ch 23 [23, 27, 27, 31, 31], sc
across, turn. (22 [22, 26, 26, 30, 30] sts)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3, sc
in each of next 4 sts] across to last st,
ch 3, sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across pushing ch-3 sps to back of work, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each
of next 2 sts, [ch 3, sc in each of next
4 sts] across to last 3 sts, ch 3, sc in
each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next last st,
turn. (24 [24, 28, 28, 32, 32] sts)
Sleeve
6"
6"
Back
6 [7, 8, 10, 10, 11]"
Next rows: Work in pattern and at the

same time, inc 1 st at each end of every
5th [4th, 5th, 4th, 4th, 3rd] row until
there are 38 [42, 44, 48, 54, 58] sts.
Next rows: Work even in pattern until piece measures 151/2 [151/5, 16, 16,
161/2, 161/2] inches from beg, ending
with WS row.
Cap Shaping
151/2 [151/2, 16, 16, 161/2, 161/2]" 41/2 "
4 [4, 4, 4, 5, 5]"
71/2 [8, 81/4, 81/4, 81/2, 83/4]"
71/2 [8, 81/4, 81/4, 81/2, 83/4]"
13 [14, 15, 16, 17, 17]"
7 [7, 8, 8, 10, 10]"
Rep on rem Armhole.

EDGING
With RS facing, with size H hook, join

cherry with sc in seam on Bolero,
evenly sp sc around, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.
Rep Edging around both Sleeves.
Next rows: Work in

pattern across and at
the same time, dec
3 [4, 4, 5, 4, 4] sts
at each end of next
row, dec 1 [1, 1, 1, 2,
2] sts at each end of
next row, *work 1 row
even, dec 1 [1, 1, 1, 2,
2] sts at each end of
next row, rep from *
1 [1, 1, 2, 1, 2] times,
work next 6 [6, 6, 4,
6, 4] rows even, [dec
4 sts at each end of
next row, work 1 row
even] twice. (10 [12,
14, 14, 18, 18] sts at
end of last row)
ASSEMBLY
Sew shoulder seams.

Fold 1 Sleeve in half,
place fold at shoulder
seam, sew in place.
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RUFFLE
Rnd 1: With RS facing, with size K

hook, join JO113 with sl st in first st
on Edging, ch 4 (counts as first dc and
ch-1), [dc in next st, ch 1] around, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, sk next ch sp, [dc in next
st, ch 1, sk next ch sp] around, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
ch sp, [sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next ch

sp] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Rep Ruffle around Edging of both
Sleeves. C!
for the finished bust measurement

of 40 inches. However, if your true
gauge is really 33/4 stitches per inch,
your front will measure 211/3 inches
across the front, for a 422/3-inch finished bust measurement, and if your
true gauge is 31/2 stitches per inch,
your front will measure 226/7 inches
across the front, for a 455/7- inch finished bust measurement. Be sure to
check wraps per inch and make a
swatch gauge prior to beginning any
garment.
sure you have enough yardage to

avoid disappointments along the
way. Check your pattern for the
number of yards per skein. For example, if you need 10 skeins of yarn
with 98 yards per skein, you need
980 total yards. If you are using stash
yarns and labels are missing, its fairly safe to plan on eight to ten skeins,
each of which has approximately 150
to 200 yards per skein, to crochet a
pullover or jacket.
Last of all, put this article in your
own crochet notebook for future reference and to ensure the best possible
crochet results for your own crochet
projects. C!
The Right Stuff

Co n t i n u ed fro m pag e 4 6
eyeballing yarns to compare appearance,

one of the three yarns appeared to be
smaller in diameter than the other two.
Thus, each yarn was then tested on the
WPI. Yarns used for Fig. 1 and Fig. 2
proved to be true worsted weight. Yet,
when the yarn used in Fig. 3 was put to
the WPI test, the number of wraps per
inch proved that this yarn is actually a
light weight yarn (3).
The weight of the yarn can dramatically affect the gauge and the
fit of a garment. For example, if the
gauge required in your pattern is 4
stitches per inch, 80 stitches will
measure 20 inches across the front
of a pullover. Double this number
Yardage
When using a yarn other than
the yarn called for in a pattern, be
HEARTS & GINGHAM NAP SACK

sc in next st, (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next

center corner st, ch 1, sc in next st, (sl
st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, rep between *
26 times, ch 1, sk next st, sc in next
st, (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc) in next center corner st, ch 1, sc in next st, (sl st, ch 2,
2 dc) in next st, rep between , join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
PILLOW FORM
Hold fabric pieces RS tog allowing for

1/2-inch seam, sew edges tog leaving
1 edge unsewn. Turn RS out, stuff
lightly, sew opening closed.
LACING CORD
With dark pink and size G hook, work
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chain to fit around outer edge of Back

plus 12 inches, sl st in 2nd ch from
hook, sl st in each ch across. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Place WS of Front to RS of Back,

matching bottom edges on ch sp rnds
tog, going through all thicknesses,
starting at center of bottom on ch
sp rnds, weave Lacing Cord through
ch sp rnds going around entire outer
edges of all pieces, tying ends in bow
(see photo).
Sew rem half of snaps to Back. Insert
Pillow form under Pillow Cover and
snap snaps to close. C!
POSH PUPPY
sc in front lp of next st, dc in next

sk st on rnd before last] 4 times, 2 sc
in front lp of next st*, [dc in next sk
st on rnd before last, sc in front lp
of next st] 15 times, dc in next sk st
on rnd before last, rep between *, dc
in next sk st on rnd before last, sc in
front lp of last st, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn. (79 sts)
Row 12: Now working in rows, sl st
in next 14 sts, ch 1, sc in next st, [ch
1, sk next st, sc in next st] 24 times,
leaving last 15 sts unworked, turn.
Row 13: Join red with sc in first st,
working in front of ch-1, dc in next
sk st on rnd before last, [ch 1, sk next
st, working in front of ch-1, dc in
next sk st on rnd before last] across
to last st, sc in last st, turn. Fasten off.
(26 sts, 23 ch sps)
Row 14: Join black with sc in both
lps of first st, sc in back lp of next st,
[working over ch-1, dc in next sk st
on row before last, sc in back lp of
next st] across to last st, sc in both lps
of last st, turn. (49 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk
next st, sc in next st] across, turn.
Row 16: Join red with sc in first st,
working behind ch-1, dc in next sk st

on row before last, [ch 1, sk next st on
this row, working behind ch-1, dc in
sk st on row before last] across to last
st, sc in last st, turn. Fasten off. (26 sts,
23 ch sps)
Row 17: Join black with sc in both lps
of first st, sc in front lp of next st,
[working over ch-1, dc in next sk st
on row before last, sc in front lp of
next st] across to last st, sc in both lps
of last st, turn. (49 sts)
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk
next st, sc in next st] across, turn.
Fasten off.
Rows 1942: [Rep rows 1318 consecutively] 4 times; work either more or
fewer reps to adjust the length.
Rows 4347: Rep rows 1317. At end
of last row, fasten off.
TRIM
With WS facing, join black with sl st in

end of row 12, evenly sp 20 sc across
first 17 rows, for bottom of band, 4 sc in
end of next row, evenly sp 20 sc across
to last row, 3 sc in first st, sc in each st
across to last st, 3 sc in last st, working
in ends of rows, evenly sp 44 sc across,
sl st in next st on row 12. Fasten off.
BAND
Row 1: Join black with sc in first sc of

4-sc group on Trim, sc in each of last
3 sts, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 212 or to under body length
measurement: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2
sts (buttonhole), sc in last st. Fasten off.
Sew button to trim opposite buttonhole. C!
GREAT CROCHET: SIMPLE TIPS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN, PART 3

the hole. Change to the right size hook

and work a single crochet and a chain.
This may be a little fussy but
is worth the effort. If you have used
a leather punch, your working hook
would probably fit into the hole directly.
Join with a slip stitch and continue with
your crochet using the working hook.
My personal preference seems to be to
frame the felt and then work from the

frame. Generally this means I am using
the yarn selected as a main color.
3. Check to make sure the piece of
felt being used for the crown of the hat is
large enough to work one round without
increases. If it is not large enough and requires extending, work as many rounds
as necessary until one row without in-
creasing can be crocheted. Do remember

to increase only 6 stitches per round for
single crochet or 12 stitches per round
for double crochet. There is a great
temptation to put too many increases
into circles as the circle gets larger.
5. Although I would probably
choose the main color for the extension to the felt, you may wish to put
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color into it directly. Once the crown is

the right size, work alternate rounds of
the main color with a contrast color between. Because of the density of the felt,
I personally prefer to use single crochet,
decreasing 6 stitches per round, but this
is your design.
6. Attempt to finish with the main
color in readiness for the peak. The peak
will take approximately 10 rows to give
the shape and size needed. As with the
Eyeglasses Case, a template of card is
an easy way to get the shape right. The
peak should measure slightly less than
the head opening and go to a depth
of approximately 2 inches. In the hat
shown the peak measure was 71/2 inches
closest to the head, with the last row
measuring 41/4 inches giving a depth to
the peak at the center of 2 inches.
6. To finish work a reverse single
crochet (see Fig. 1 on page 58) around
the peak continuing round the
hat opening.
The Bag
1. As with all combinations of different crafts, it is crochet which is the
one that can adapt easily to shape and
size. The beautiful fine felt with gold
Lurex thread incorporated virtually
begged to be made into a little bag. Fortunately, I had exactly the right fine
Lurex thread to use to appliqu the felt
to the crochet. From the spare buttons
most craft people collect,

a button was found which
picked up the metallic look
of the Lurex but was muted
enough to be in harmony
with the colors of the felt.
2. A rectangle of single crochet using a hook
one size smaller than that
normally chosen made the
lining. The rectangle was
worked from the gusset side
of the bag. Six additional
rows at the top and the bottom were added for the two
gussets. The width for the
opening of the bag had two
stitches added to both ends to allow for
a finishing edge.
3. Using a simple blanket stitch
sewing needle and lurex thread, the felt
was attached to the lining. It is easier to
do this while the crochet is flat.
4. The rectangle was then folded in
such a way the two halves of the foundation chain could be joined for one gusset
while the two halves of the last row were
joined to make the second gusset.
5. Reverse single crochet (see Fig.
1 on page 58) was chosen for a simple
edge around the bag opening.
6. By pinching the gusset in at the
top edge so the front and back corners
meet, it was possible to securely attach
the yarn to make a handle. This folding
of the gusset was both practical

(most items fall to the bottom of a bag) and
at the same time created a pleasing design. The handle was made by repeating
a row using 2 turning chains, 1 single
crochet in same place as turning chain
and 1 single crochet in the next stitch.
When the handle was long enough, it
was secured firmly to the other side of
the bag, which had the gusset folded to
match the first side.
7. The tab was made directly from
the center back of the bag using the
stitch pattern of the handle. The last
two rows were:
Row 1: Ch 2, sc in same place, ch 1,
2 sc in last st.
Row 2: No chain to turn, 5 sc in ch
sp, sl st to end. Fasten off. C!
The business of crochet, part 3

Once you have sent in your completed item and instructions, and the
editor gives final approval to the project, you will be sent a contract for the
agreed-upon price for your design.
The time at which you will be sent this
agreement varies among publishers, so
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dont hesitate to ask your editor when

to expect your contract, or how long it
usually takes to receive payment once
you have returned the signed contract.
With the completed contract and
payment in hand, you are now recognized as a professional designer, with
your foot in the proverbial door to bigger and better things. But dont rest on
your laurels; it will take continued hard
work and perseverance to keep your design career growing. On the other hand,
a happy dance around the kitchen now
and then is definitely in order! C!
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Christmas Characters
Stuff.
Sew to rnds 13 and 14 of Head.
Sew 2 black buttons above Nose.
Using red sport yarn, embroider mouth
as shown in photo.
CAP
Rnd 1: With paddy green, ch 4, sl st in

first ch to form ring, ch 2 (counts as
first hdc), 11 hdc in ring, join with sl st
in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (12 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in
each st around, join with sl st in 2nd
ch of beg ch-2. (24 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join
with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next
st, 2 hdc in next st] around, join with sl
st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (36 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 7 sts,
2 hdc in next st, [hdc in each of next
8 sts, 2 hdc in next st] around, join
with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off. (40 hdc)
Rnd 6: Join claret with sl st in first
st, ch 2, hdc in each st around, join
with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Fasten off.
Rnd 7: Join paddy green with sl st in
first st, ch 2 hdc in each st around,
Rnds 812: Ch 2, hdc in each st around,
At end of last rnd, fasten off.
Fold up last 2 rnds for cuff.
POMPOM
Wrap claret around cardboard 50 times.

Thread separate strand under 1 end
of strands. Remove cardboard. Tie
strand tightly. Cut opposite ends.
Fluff and trim.
Sew Pompom to top of Cap.
Place Cap on Head and tack in place.
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ARM
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With white, ch 11,

sl st in first ch to form
ring, ch 1, sc in each
ch around, do not join.
(11 sc)
around.
Rnd 6: Sc in each of first
5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in
each of last 5 sts. (12 sc)
around.
Rnd 10: Sc in each st
around, join with sl st in
next st. Fasten off.
MITTEN
Rnd 11: Join claret with

sc in first st, sc in each
st around.
Rnd 12: Sc in each of
next 2 sts, ch 2, (hdc, sc)
in 2nd ch from hook
(thumb), sc in each of
next 2 sts, 2 sc in next
st, sc in each of next 4
sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in
each of last 2 sts. (14 sc)
sts] around. (8 sc)
Rnd 17: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] twice,
sl st in next st, leaving rem sts
Stuff Arms and Gloves.
Flatten last rnd and sew to sides of
Body as shown in photo.
SCARF
Row 1: With paddy green, ch 5, dc in
4th ch from hook, dc in last ch, turn.

(3 dc)
Rows 234: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2
sts, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
FRINGE
Cut 4 strands each of claret and paddy

green each 5 inches long. Holding 1
strand of each color tog, fold in half,
pull fold through, pull ends through
fold. Pull to tighten.
Attach Fringe in each st across both
short ends of Scarf.
Tie Scarf around neck with knot at side. C!
Buy e r s guide
Look for the products used in this issue at your local yarn shops, department stores and mail-order sources,
or contact the companies listed here.
ANNIES ATTIC
COATS & CLARK
306 East Parr Road

Berne, IN 46711
(800) 582-6643
www.anniesattic.com
(Red Heart, J&P Coats,

Moda Dea)
Consumer Services
P.O. Box 12229
Greenville, SC 296120229
(800) 648-1479
www.modadea.com
CARON
INTERNATIONAL
INC./BOND
AMERICA
Customer Service
P.O. Box 222
Washington, NC 27889
www.caron.com
www.shopcaron.com
KOIGU WOOL
DESIGNS
SPINRITE
P.O. Box 158

Chatsworth, Ontario
N0H 1G0 Canada
(888) 765-WOOL
(9665)
www.koigu.com
LION BRAND
YARN CO.
DARK HORSE LLC
135 Kero Road

Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(800) 258-YARN (9276)
www.lionbrand.com
6996 Hwy 2
Commerce City, CO
80022
(866) 229-2922
www.darkhorseyarn.com
Standard Yarn Weight System

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
(Bernat, Patons)
320 Livingstone Avenue
South
Listowel, ON
Canada
N4W 3H3
(888) 368-8401
www.spinriteyarns.com
www.bernat.com
www.patonsyarn.com
STONE CREEK
CREATIONS
2500 Stone Creek Way

Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-8739
www.stonecreek
creations.com
S kill Le v els
Beginner projects for first-time
crocheters using basic stitches.
Minimal shaping.
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 G u id e
Abbr e v i a t i o n s
beg . . .
bpdc . .
bpsc . .
bptr. . .
CC . . . .
ch. . . . .
ch-. . . .
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ch sp . .
cl . . . . .
cm. . . .
dc. . . . .
dec. . . .
dtr. . . .
fpdc. . .
fpsc . . .
fptr . . .
g . . . . .
hdc. . . .
inc . . . .
lp(s). . .
MC. . . .
mm . . .
oz. . . . .
pc. . . . .
rem . . .
rep. . . .
rnd(s). .
RS . . . .
sc. . . . .
sk. . . . .
sl st . . .
sp(s). . .
st(s). . .
tog. . . .
tr . . . . .
trtr. . . .
WS. . . .
yd(s) . .
yo . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . begin/beginning
. . . . . back post double crochet
. . . . . . back post single crochet
. . . . . . back post treble crochet
. . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain stitch
refers to chain or space previously
made (i.e., ch-1 space)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet
decrease/decreases/decreasing
. . . . . . . . double treble crochet
. . . . . . front post double crochet
. . . . . . . front post single crochet
. . . . . . . front post treble crochet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s)
. . . . . . . . . half double crochet
. . increase/increases/increasing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . loop(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . main color
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . millimeter(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn
. . . . . . . . . . remain/remaining
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . repeat(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side
. . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . skip(ped)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . together
. . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet
. . . . . . . . . . triple treble crochet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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
Example of 2-dc dec
U n i t e d S tat e s
U n i t e d K i ngd om
sl st (slip stitch)
sc (single crochet)
sc (single crochet)
dc (double crochet)
hdc (half double crochet
htr (half treble crochet)
dc (double crochet)
tr (treble crochet)
tr (treble crochet)
dtr (double treble crochet)
dtr (double treble crochet)
ttr (triple treble crochet)
skip
miss
F o r m o r e c o m p l e t e inf o r m at i o n , v i s i t a n n i e s a t t i c . c o m
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HOOKS & HUMOR

By CINDY LONG
Holiday frenzy
Twas almost the holidays,
and all through the house,
were crocheted decorations,
which annoyed my spouse.
I lovingly made the stockings,

evry stitch with care,
A crocheted garland hung off the
back stair.
The kids were all nestled, all snug
in their beds,
wearing crocheted pajamas,
warm caps on their heads.
I cozied the tea kettle, and doilied
the den,
my husband said Honey, not this
again!
Every year its the same, and its
bound to get worse.
Crochet all over! Then he started
to curse.
My fervor begins about midSeptember,
I start to make gift lists for all I
remember.
The holidays were meant for

families and fun,
But Ive suddenly turned into
Attila the Hun.
Ive got to get finished, Im frantic,
you see,
These crocheted gifts are too much
for me.
When what to my wondering eye
did appear,
Was a calendar showing my
deadline was near,
A scarf for Aunt Marci, a trivet
for Mom,

A sweater for Huffy and our

neighbor Tom.
An afghan, a stocking adorned
with an elf,
A pair of warm mittens (and a
hat for myself ).
Wonder of wonders, I finished
it all,
The whole list of gifts I began
last fall.
Theyre wrapped and theyre
ready to put in the mail,
I promise to start early next year,
without fail! C!
January 2008 P R E VI E W S
Available November 27, 2007
Cottontail Cuddlers
I grab up my purse and head to

the store,
I buy all the yarn and I order
some more.
As December approaches I work in
high gear,
Ill never finish it all, I fear.
I stitch and I hook and I make
things with yarn,
I make more of a mess than a pig in
a barn!
My husband is wondering where
it all ends,
Ive no time for housework
and no time for friends.
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Royal Garden Doily
Essential Indulgence Cardigan
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Color specifications:
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Pantone: 335
CMYK: C100,Y65, K30
RGB: G101, B74
Hexadecimal: 00654a
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Pantone: Black
CMYK: 100K
RGB: R0, G0, B0
Hexadecimal: 000000
Color specifications:
DRG Blue
Pantone: 660C, 285U
CMYK: C90, M57
RGB: R36, G74, B159
Hexadecimal: 24499f
DRG Black
Pantone: Black
CMYK: 100K
RGB: R0, G0, B0
Hexadecimal: 000000
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Reverse white is not recommended at this size.
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or call 1-800-582-6643.
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