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28 exciting New ideas /Meet Our Design Contest Winners!
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Contents
may 2008 / volume 21, no. 3
In every issue
EDITORS CHOICE
12
A Special Day Our elegant

wedding styles are sure to make both
the bride and her mother fashion
standouts on this momentous
occasion. The bride will be dazzling
and Mom will be glowing!
12
18
quick-stitch sensations
18
Flower-of-theMonth Pins This issues floral

pins celebrate spring with two of
its most popular flowerspansies
and daisies. Make these beauties in
a lovely array of colors to dress up a
variety of fashions and accessories.
20
Easy as 1-2-3
20
Baby Animal Trims Wrap

up a special baby gift and then
decorate the package with these
adorable little bunny, duck, bear
and frog package trims. They also
double as handy pacifier holders!
retro revisited
22
Three-Way Scarf Wear

this versatile, gypsy-style scarf
around the neck, shoulders or head
for three great contemporary looks.
It makes an especially wonderful
fashion accessory for patients
undergoing chemotherapy.
22
24
one skein wonders
24
Vegas Necklace Its a sure

bet that this one-of-a-kind necklace
will add some high-rolling fun to
your casual wardrobe and grab
attention wherever you wear it.
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32 56
26 in stitches
Fun, floating circles and neatly aligned

cobble stitches create two delightfully
textured patterns that will give a boost of
interest to a variety of crochet projects.
SLIP INTO STYLE
Youll be cool and comfortable and pretty as

a picture in our classy cropped cardigan and
city-chic vest that can easily go from a day at
the office to a weekend getaway.
28
30
32
City Chic
short & sassy spring
cardigan
True Blue Vest
DRESS IT UP
Your feet will look cool and classy when

you kick up your heels in colorful, lacy
socks that are styled to look great with a
variety of footwear.
40
44
sock hop
Lifes a beach tote
Special features
35 No More
Crochet Chaos
For many crocheters, storing their

crochet supplies means putting them
in any handy place available, from
drawers and closets to baskets and
cabinets. Well show you some fun,
easy ways to organize your patterns
and tools so that your crochet supplies
are always easy to find.
38 Cindy Long:
Finding Humor
in Life and
Crochet
Meet our popular Hooks & Humor

columnist and discover the many
interesting facets of this delightfully
fascinating and always funny working
mom and avid crocheter.
46 Meet our
design contest
winners!
Choosing just two winners in our

contest for never-before-published
designers wasn't easy, but we think
you'll agree that Helen Heaverin and
Jill Wright's projects are tops!
Small wonders
Crochet a precious baby blanket that brings

a favorite childrens Bible story to life, and a
sporty little jacket and shorts set perfect for
your busy, on-the-go baby boy.
50
Get up & go jacket &

shorts
52
Noahs Ark blanket
Accent on Gifts
Our beautiful wedding afghan and wrist

sachet and choker set make the perfect
gifts for a special bride.
54
56
Something Blue
Circle of Love throw
At Home
Bring the beauty of a spring or summer

garden indoors with our beautiful daisy
afghan. It's the perfect accent for a sunny
garden room or enclosed porch.
58
Field of Daisies afghan
Departments
Editors Note 6 / Letters From Our Readers 8

The Book Shelf 10 / Buyers Guide 79
Standards & Symbols 79 / Stitch Guide 80
Crochet! at a Glance 81/ Hooks & Humor 82
Previews 82
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EDITOR
Carol Alexander
Brad Snow
ART DIRECTOR
One of the most special days

in a mothers life is the day her daughter
gets married. And for a bride, her mother
is a treasured part of this important milestone in life.
This issue is filled with exquisite designs created especially to celebrate mothers, daughters
and weddings. Both the bride and her mom will
be dressed in elegant fashion with our beautiful
bridal gown and mother-of-the-bride ensemble
patterns. The stunning brides dress features a
simple, traditional design accented with dazzling beaded flowers and
satin ribbon lacings. The mothers lovely three-piece suit is classically
styled with a flattering A-line skirt, shell and long-sleeve jacket that
will be a timeless ensemble shell wear again and again.
We didnt forget a few special gifts for the bride-to-be. Our Circle of Love Throw makes a gorgeous addition to her trousseau, and
our beautifully delicate Something Blue choker and wrist sachet set
will add the perfect finishing touches to the brides ensemble.
Remember, too, that this is the month we celebrate Mothers Day.
Our sparkling Flower-of-the-Month Pins make perfect, quick and
easy gifts for Mom or any special lady in your life. Stitch up a whole
bouquet of pretty pins in a rainbow of different colors to accent the various items
in her wardrobe. Or, dress her up in
snazzy style with the great variety of
chic fashions and accessories weve
selected especially for this issue.
But above all, give Mom something that doesnt require yarn,
thread, a hook or stitching time
a hug and a heartfelt thank you.
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Chic Fashions for Everyday Style
Everyday Crochet is the new,
must-have crochet designs book.
No matter what your skill level,
it is the perfect addition to your
book collection. With just basic
crochet skills you can make tops,
dresses, jackets, and more. Mix
and match the designs together, or
combine them with your existing
wardrobe to create a style all your
own.
Doris Chan, the author of
Amazing Crochet Lace, has presented 25 new patterns for stylish crocheted clothes in Everyday
Crochet. A special focus on shells
and shaping of stitches is seen
throughout the book. Many of the
patterns can be customized in a variety

of ways and offer
helpful tips for fitting. Instructions for
adjusting the length,
sleeves and necklines
are also given.
Each pattern in
Everyday Crochet can
be made in a number of sizes. These
customizable options allow the reader to achieve
the perfect fit. The fashion forward designs are perfect for any
season or any style!
Everyday Crochet is published
by The Potter Craft Imprint and

has a suggested retail price of
$21.95. For more information, call
(800) 733-3000 or visit www.randomhouse.com/crown/pottercraft.
Beautiful Crochet with Dazzling Accents

Two of the hottest fashion
trends to emerge in recent years,
embellishing and crochet, have
become sophisticated fashion influences. A wide variety of decorations and embellishments adorn
the beautifully crafted crocheted
garments and accessories in Embellished Crochet, a beautiful book
conceived by Cari Clement, Director of Fashion & Design at Caron
yarn company.
Embellished Crochet is a combination of both a pattern and a
technique book and features clear,
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plus complete directions for making fabulous sweaters, wraps, bags and more.
Each embellishment is shown in stunning, full-color photography, with charts
and stitch diagrams to demonstrate every
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Crochet! May 2008
A young womans wedding day is a momentous occasion,

and both the bride and her mother will look sensational
in our classic, elegant styles created just for them.
WEDDING GOWN
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit ladies small;

changes for medium, large, X-large,
2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARM ENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 33 inches (small) [36 inches

(medium), 39 inches (large), 42 inches
(X-large), 45 inches (2X-large), 48
inches (3X-large)]
M ATERIA L S
Bernat Cool Crochet light

(light worsted) weight yarn
(13/4 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):
17 [19, 21, 23, 25, 27] balls
#74005 crisp white
Sizes E/4/3.5mm, F/5/3.75mm and
G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
5mm pearl beads
1/2-inch pearl buttons: 3
3/8-inch white satin ribbon:
3 [3, 3, 31/2, 31/2, 31/2] yds
Stitch markers
GAUGE
Size G hook: 2 solid shells = 3 inches;

2 rows in skirt pattern = 1 inch
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
An optional fabric lining can be added,

if desired, or a decorative slip.
The Bodice is worked in a solid shell
pattern for a more modest look. Ribbon
is used to stabilize the upper Bodice and
minimize stretching, while still allowing
adequate give in the bust area.
The straps are worked in single crochet to

provide added stretch control for a better,
more comfortable fit.
Gown is worked from top to bottom.
Count solid shells on right side only.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round
counts as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
All non-woven fabrics such as crochet
fabric develop what is known
as drop. Drop is the amount of
stretch created by the weight
of the fabric itself and other
factors. Drop is dependent upon
both the width and length of
your crochet work, as well as
the natural characteristics of
yarn used, your body shape and
height. Thus, the finished Skirt
length is impossible to predict
accurately without measuring.
When your Skirt measures
approximately 6 inches less
than desired finished length,
stop work at this point. Fold
Gown over hanger at waist and
pin in place. Hang over a door
or shower head and measure
length, re-measure Skirt from
waist to bottom while still
hanging before resuming work.
Compare both measurements
to determine actual drop.
Deduct last measurement taken
from total length desired to
determine how many more
inches to work to final length.
Place markers on last round
worked to last measurement
for guideline.
If you are working on a
deadline for the wedding, use
your wait time to crochet the
decorative flowers.
Skirt can be worked in 5
different lengths. The following
are guidelines only and may be adjusted

to meet your personal needs:
Type of Skirt Finished length
Above knee
20 inches
Below knee
25 inches
Mid-calf
30 inches
Maxi
36 inches
Full length 42 inches
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A s p e c i a l D ay
SPECIAL STITCHES
Solid shell: 5 dc in place indicated.

Small open shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
place indicated.
Large small open shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3
dc) in place indicated.
Picot: Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1.
Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each
st on hook, 4 dc as indicated, yo,
pull through all lps on hook.
Gown
Bodice
Row 1 (RS): With size G hook, ch
134 [146, 158, 170, 182, 194], sc in
2nd ch from hook, [sk next 2 chs,
solid shell (see Special Stitches) in
next ch, sk next 2 chs, sc in next ch]
across, turn. (22 [24, 26, 28, 30, 32]
solid shells)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
2 dc in same st, [sc in center st of
next solid shell, solid shell in next
sc] across, ending with sc in center
st of next solid shell, 3 dc in last sc,
turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [solid
shell in next sc, sc in center st of
next solid shell] across, ending with
solid shell in last sc, sc in last st,
turn.
Rows 410: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 4 times for pattern, ending with row 2.
Rows 1117: With size F hook,
work in pattern.
Rows 1822: With size E hook,
work in pattern. Piece should measure 71/2 inches in length or work
to desired length, ending with WS
row.
Skirt
Row 1: Join separate strand of yarn
with sl st in last st, ch 6 (waist
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extension), fasten off, ch 7 (waist extension), work in pattern across chs and sts,
turn. (24 [26, 28, 30, 32, 34 solid shells)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, [sc in center
dc of next solid shell, solid shell in next
sc] across, ending with sc in center dc of
next solid shell, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, [small open
shell (see Special Stitches) in center dc of
next solid shell, 3 dc in next sc] across,
ending with 3 dc in last sc, 2 dc in last st,
turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, [small open
shell in center dc of next dc group, small
open shell in ch sp of next small open
71 /2 "
When hung, size medium Skirts

measurements resulted in a 21/2-inch drop.
Straps may appear shorter to the eye than
expected. Because of the natural stretch
of the fabric, they are designed for a snug
fit. To lengthen, simply add more rows of
single crochet.
shell] across, ending with small open

shell in center dc of last dc group, 2 dc in
last st, turn.
Row 5: With size G hook, ch 3, dc in same
st, small open shell in ch sp of each small
open shell across, ending with 2 dc in last
st, turn.
Rows 613: Rep row 5.
Rnd 14: Now working in rnds, rep row 5,
join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in sp between 2nd and
3rd dc at joining, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp,
small open shell in ch sp of each small
open shell around, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3.
Bodice
33 [36, 39, 42, 45, 48]"
36 [39, 42, 45, 48, 51]"
Skirt
No Peek-a-boo Back
For a more modest look,
it's easy to create a solid
back closure on the dress
bodice. See page 16 for the
instructions.
Rnds 1630: Sl st across to next ch-1 sp,

ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch sp, small
open shell in ch sp of each small open
shell around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3.
Rnd 31: Sl st in across to next ch-1 sp, sc
in same ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in
same ch sp, large open shell (see Special
Stitches) in ch sp of each ch-1 sp around,
Next rnds: Rep rnd 31 until desired
length or length in Pattern Notes, less 41/2
inches for Edging.
Lower Edging
Rnd 1: With size G hook, sl st in each of
next 2 dc and ch-1 sp, ch 4 (counts as first
dc and ch-1), dc in same ch sp, [ch 3, (dc,
ch 1, dc) in next sp between large open
shell and in ch sp of next large open shell]
around, ending with ch 3, (dc, ch 1, dc) in
last sp between large open shells, ch 3,
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [small open shell
in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] around, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next st and next ch sp, ch
3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch sp, ch 3,
[large open shell in ch sp of next small
open shell, ch 3] around, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Sl st across to first ch sp, ch 3, (3
dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [(4 dc,
ch 2, 4 dc) in ch sp of next large open
shell, ch 3] around, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 5: Sl st across to first ch sp, ch 3,
(4 dc, ch 2, 5 dc) in same
ch sp, ch 3, [(5 dc, ch 2, 5

dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 3]
around, join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 6: Sl st across to first
ch sp, ch 3, (5 dc, ch 2, 6
dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [(6
dc, ch 2, 6 dc) in next ch-2
sp, ch 3] around, join with
sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 7: Sl st across to first
ch sp, ch 3, (6 dc, picot
see Special Stitches, 7 dc)
in same ch sp, ch 3, [(7 dc,
picot, 7 dc) in next ch-2
sp, ch 3] around, join with
sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Fasten off.
Upper Bodice
Row 1: With size G hook,
working in starting ch on
opposite side of row 1 on
Bodice, sk first 39 [43, 46,
49, 53, 56] chs, join with sc
in next ch, sc in each of next
53 [59, 65, 71, 75, 81] chs,
leaving rem chs unworked,
turn. (54 [60, 66, 72, 76,
82] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first 2 sc,
sc in each of next 3 sc, hdc
in each of next 4 sc, dc in
each of next 36 [42, 48,
54, 58, 64] sc, hdc in each
of next 4 sc, sc in each of
next 3 sc, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (50 [56,
62, 68, 72, 78] sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first 2 sc,
sc in each of next 3 sc, hdc
in each of next 4 sts, dc in
each of next 32 [38, 44, 50,
54, 60] sts, hdc in each of
next 4 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (46 [52,
58, 64, 68, 74] sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first 2 sc, sc in each of
next 3 sc, hdc in each of next 4 sts, dc in
each of next 28 [34, 40, 46, 50, 56] sts,
hdc in each of next 4 sts, sc in each of
next 3 sts, leaving rem sts unworked.
Fasten off. (42 [48, 54, 60, 64, 70] sts)
Upper Body & Back Opening

Edging
Rnd 1: With size F hook and RS facing,
working in ends of rows, join with sc at
center of lower Back opening, evenly sp
26 sc to waist corner at extension, 3 sc in
corner, evenly sp 5 sc across extension,
evenly sp 29 sc across to upper Bodice
corner, 3 sc in corner, working across top
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A s p e c i a l D ay
edge of Upper Bodice, evenly sp sc across

to next corner, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp
29 sc to Skirt extension, 5 sc across Skirt
extension, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 26 sc
to bottom of lower opening, join with sl
st in beg sc.
Evenly sp 3 markers on Skirt beg at waist
extension on left side as viewed when
you look at back of Skirt for buttonholes.
Evenly sp 4 markers for lacing loops on
each side of Upper Bodice.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around with 3
sc in each center corner st and at each
marker on right side as viewed when you
look at back, ch 2, sl st in 3rd sc to right of
last sc, 3 sc in ch sp just formed, sc in each
st across to next marker, work in this manner to loops on other side of back opening,
on this side of back, [sc in each of next 2 sc
after marker, ch 2, sl st in 3rd sc to right of
last sc, sc in each st across to next marker]
4 times, sc in each st around, join with sl st
in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
Strap
Make 2.
Row 1: With size G hook, ch 6, sc in 2nd

ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(5 sc)
Rows 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st
across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (7 sc)
Rows 6 & 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn.
Row 8: Rep row 5. (9 sc)
turn.
turn.
turn.
turn.
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Row 46: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec
in last 2 sts, turn. (15 sc)
turn.
Row 49: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in
each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts,
turn. (13 sc)
turn.
turn. (11 sc)
turn.
turn. (9 sc)
turn.
turn. (7 sc)
turn.
turn. (5 sc)
Rows 6264: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Strap Edging
Rnd 1: With size F hook, working across
starting ch on row 1, join with sc in first
ch, 2 sc in same ch, sc in each of next 3
chs, 3 sc in last ch, working in ends of
rows, evenly sp 63 sc across to next corner, 3 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts,
3 sc in last st, evenly sp 63 sc in ends of
rows across, join with sl st in beg sc, turn.
Fasten off.
First Side of Strap
Row 2: Thread 60 pearl beads onto yarn,
with WS facing, join with sc in first st on
side after corner, sc in next sc, [slide bead
up close and to back of last sc, sc in each of
next 2 sts] across, ending with 1 sc before
next corner group. Fasten off.
2nd Side of Strap

Row 2: With WS facing, join with sc in
first st on side after corner sc group, sc
in each of next 2 sts, [slide bead up close
and to back of last sc, sc in each of next 2
sts] across, ending with 1 sc before next
corner group. Fasten off.
Sew Straps to top edge of Bodice as
shown in photo.
Cut length of ribbon to fit inside edge
around top of Bodice. Sew in place to prevent elongation of stitches due to weight
of Gown.
Lace rem ribbon through loops, tie ends
in bow. Trim ends to desired length.
Alternative Back Closure: If a more
modest look is desired, before adding
the ribbon lacing to the back dress opening, add the following insert piece: Make
a chain slightly longer than the length
of the dress opening and work approximately 3 inches of single crochet, fasten
off. Sew this piece to the right inside back
edge of the dress opening, leaving lacing
loops free; sew piece to bottom inside
edge on right side. Sew several snaps
along the left inside back edge (again
leaving lacing loops free) and along
inside bottom edge on left side. Sew
corresponding snaps to left and bottom
edges of insert piece. Add ribbon lacing
and tie in a bow as previously instructed
after dress is put on and the insert piece
fastened.
Small Flower
Make 5 or more.
With size E hook, ch 4, cl (see Special

Stitches) in 4th ch from hook (petal), ch
2, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, cl, ch 3, sl st) 5
times in same ch. Fasten off. (6 petals)
Sew 3 pearl beads to center of each Small
Flower.
Medium Flower
Make 2 or more.
Rnd 1: With size E hook, ch 4, cl in 4th ch

from hook (petal), ch 2, sl st in same ch,
(ch 3, cl, ch 3, sl st) 5 times in same ch.
(6 petals)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, working
behind petals, [ch 3, sl st between petals]

5 times, ch 3, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 sc, 2 hdc, picot, 2 hdc, 2
sc] in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st
Sew 3 pearl beads to center of each
Medium Flower.
Large Flower
Make 3 or more.
Rnd 1: With size E hook, ch 4, cl in 4th ch

from hook (petal), ch 2, sl st in same ch,
(ch 3, cl, ch 3, sl st) 5 times in same ch.
(6 petals)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, working behind petals, [ch 3, sl st between petals] 5
times, ch 3, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, picot, 2 dc,
2 hdc, 2 sc] in each ch-3 sp around, join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew 3 pearl beads to center of each Large
Flower.
Sew Flowers to top edge of Bodice as
shown in photo or as desired.
MOTHER-OF-THEBRIDE ENSEMBLE
SKI LL L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZES
Instructions given fit ladies small,

FINISHED GAR MENT
M EASURE MENTS

(medium), 43 inches (large),
48 inches (X-large), 53 inches
(2X-large), 58 inches (3X-large)]
M ATERIAL S
Universal Aster light (light

worsted) weight yarn (13/4
oz/98 yds/50g per ball):
7 [8, 9, 9, 10, 11] balls #42 pink
Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm
crochet hooks or size needed to
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Size H hook: 5 shells =

6 inches; 5 shell rows =
21/4 inches
Take time to check
gauge.
PATTERN NOTE
Chain-3 at beginning
of row or round counts
as first double crochet
unless otherwise
stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Shell: 3 dc in place
indicated.
S h e ll
Back
Row 1 (RS): Beg at bottom edge, ch 58 [66, 74,
82, 90, 98], sc in 2nd ch
from hook, [sk next ch,
shell (see Special Stitch)
in next ch, sk next ch, sc
in next ch] across, turn.
(14 [16, 18, 20, 22, 24]
shells)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Note), dc in same
st, sc in center st of next
shell, [shell in next sc,
sc in center st of next
shell] across, ending
with 2 dc in last st,
turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first
st, [shell in next sc, sc in
center st of next shell]
across, ending with sc
in last st, turn.
Rows 428: [Rep rows
2 and 3 alternately]
for pattern 13 times or to desired
length, ending last rep with row 2
and WS.
Add Sleeves
Row 1: With separate ball of yarn join
with sl st in first st of last row, ch 8 (first
Sleeve), fasten off, pick up yarn from row
28, ch 9 (2nd Sleeve), sc in 2nd ch from

hook, sk next ch, shell in next ch, sk next
ch, sc in next ch, sk next ch, shell in next
ch, sk next ch, work in pattern across sts
and ch for 2nd Sleeve, turn. (18 [20, 22,
24, 26, 28] shells)
Rows 28: Work in pattern across, turn.
Co n t i n u e d o n pag e 6 0
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QUICK-STITCH
SENSATIONS
Flower-of-the-month
pins
D E S IGN S B Y J A NE B ROWN
Celebrate spring with two of its most popular flowers

pansies and daisies. These pretty pins will add a touch of
floral beauty to any outfit, day or night.
Daisy
GAUGE
SKI L L L EVE L
Gauge is not important for this project.
FINISHE D SIZE
4 inches in diameter
MATERIAL S
Plymouth Gold Rush super

fine (fingering) yarn (3/4
oz/109 yds/25g per cone):
35 yds color of choice
Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
3/4-inch button
11/2-inch pin back
Craft glue
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Daisy
Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring,
ch 1, 24 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg
sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each
st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
Rnd 3: *Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each ch across, working in front
lps (see Stitch Guide)**, sc in each of next

2 sts on rnd 2, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, join with sl st in beg sc.
(12 petals)
Rnd 4: Working behind petals and in back
lps (see Stitch Guide), sc in first st, *ch
11, sc 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch
across**, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from
* around, ending last rep at **, join with
sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew button to center front.
Sew pin back to center back.
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SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES
Duck: 2 x 21/2 inches

Bear: 2 x 3 inches
Bunny: 2 x 31/2 inches
Frog: 3 x 3 inches
MATERIALS
Medium (worsted) weight

yarn: 1 oz/50 yds/28g each of
yellow, orange, light blue, white,
pink and olive
Sizes D/3/3.25mm and G/6/4mm
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
1/4-inch white pompoms: 2
Pink mini pompom
Hot glue or tacky craft glue
Stitch markers
GAUGE
Size G hook: 4 sc = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Head is worked in continuous rounds.

Do not join rounds unless specified; mark
beginning of rounds.
SPECIAL STITCH
Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in place indicated,

drop lp from hook and insert hook in
first dc made, pull dropped lp through.
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Trims
Duck
Body
Rnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to

form ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch
from hook) in next sc, (dc, hdc, sc) in next sc, 2 sc in each of next
6 sc, (sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook) in next sc, (dc,
ch 3, sl st) in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Head
Rnd 1 (RS): With yellow, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not
join (see Pattern Notes).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 5 times, join with sl st in
beg sc. Leaving 12-inch end for sewing, fasten off. (15 sc)
Beak
With D hook and orange, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
each of next 2 chs, sl st in last ch. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew Head to Body. For top tuft, cut 3
strands of yellow 11/2-inches long. Sew
to top of Head.
Fold Beak in half. With orange, sew fold
to Head as shown in photo.
With straight stitches (see Fig. 1) with
black, embroider eyes as shown in photo.
Straight Stitch
Fig. 1
Bear
Rnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and light blue, ch 6, sl st in first ch to
form ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, pc (see Special Stitch) in
next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, pc
in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc,
join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Head
Rnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and light blue, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, do not join (see Pattern Notes).
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RETRO
REVISITED
Threeway
scarf
D E S IGN B Y
S HIRLEY P A TTER S ON
This classic,
gypsy-style scarf
can be worn
around the neck,
shoulders or head
for three great
fashion looks.
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZE
One size fits most

MATERIAL S
Aunt Lydias Classic size 10 crochet

cotton: (350 yds per ball):
2 balls #1056 chambray
Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
21/2-inch plastic ring from 6-pack
GAUGE
4 dc and 3 ch sps = 1 inch; 4 dc rows =

1 inch
SPECIAL STITCH
Picot: ch 3, sl st in top of last st.
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A Chic Look
Bad hair day? Worn as

a head scarf, this pretty
design is a great quick fix.
But even better, it makes an
especially stylish accessory
for chemotherapy patients.
Sc a r f
Row 1: Ch 475, dc in 4th ch from hook
(first 3 chs count as first dc), [ch 2, sk next
2 chs, dc in next ch] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2),
sk next ch sp, dc in next st, [ch 2, sk next
ch sp, dc in next st] across, turn.
Rows 327: Rep row 2. At end of last
row, do not turn.
Rnd 28: Working around outer edge in
ends of rows, (2 sc, picotsee Special

Stitch, sc) in last st, dc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in end of next 27 rows, working in
starting ch on opposite side of row 1, (2
sc, picot, sc) in first ch, sc in each of next
2 chs, [(sc, picot) in next ch, sc in each of
next 2 chs] across (2 sc, picot, sc) in last
ch, dc dec in end of next 27 rows, working
in sts across last row, (2 sc, picot, sc) first
st, 2 sc in next ch sp, [(sc, picot) in next st,
2 sc in next ch sp] across, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.
in beg sl st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in first
ch sp (petals) and in each ch sp around,
join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Working behind petals, ch 4, [sl
st in back of first sc of next petal, ch 4]
around, join with sl st in beg sl st.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in first
ch sp and in each ch sp around, join with
Tack 1 Rose to each end of Scarf.
Rose
Ring
Rnd 1: Trim plastic ring, join with sc
around ring (see Fig. 1), sc around covering entire ring in even number of sts,
Make 3.
Rnd 1: Ch 21, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook
(first 3 chs count as first dc), 3 dc in each
ch across, join with sl st in 24th dc from
hook forming circle.
Roll rem sts and push up through bottom
of circle, tack bottom to hold in place.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, sl st around center of last dc,
ch 3, sk next 3 sts, [sl st around center of
next dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sl st around
center of next dc] around, join with sl st
Single Crochet Around Ring

Fig. 1
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ONE SKEIN
WONDERS
Add some highrolling fun to

a casual-chic
outfit with a
kicky crocheted
necklace that
features decorative
dice beads.
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZE
25 inches long
MATERIALS
Lion Brand Glitterspun

medium (worsted) weight
yarn (13/4 oz/115 yds/50g per ball):
6 yds #153 onyx
Size M/13/9mm crochet hook or size
Sewing needle
20 plastic dice-shaped beads
Purchased clasp & hook
GAUGE
5 sc = 2 inches
PATTERN NOTE
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yarn.
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Aligned Cobble
Stitch
Row 1 (RS): Ch multiple of 2 sts plus 1,
ch 1 more, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [tr in next st,
sc in next st] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern.
At end of last row, fasten off.
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Floating Circles
SPECIAL STITCH
Circle: Turn work as required to work 6

dc down around dc 1 row below last st
then work 6 dc up and around previous
dc 1 row below.
Row 1 (RS): Ch multiple of 10 plus 12, dc
in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as
first dc) and in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each
st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc,
*circle (see Special Stitch), working behind

circle**, dc in each of next 10 sts, rep
from * across ending last rep at **, dc in
each st across, turn.
Rows 46: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 sts,
*circle, dc in each of next 10 sts, rep from
* across, turn.
Rows 8 & 9: Ch 3, dc in each st across,
turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 29 for pattern. At
end of last row, fasten off. C!
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A pretty shoulder topper worked in an easy side-to-side

pattern and a super-simple belt created in basic single
crochet team up to create a look thats chic and fun.
Shrug
SKI L L LEVE L
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit ladies X-small/

small; changes for medium/large,
X-large/ 2X-large, 3X-large and
4X-large/5X-large are in [ ].
Total length: 231/2 inches (X-small/small)

[241/2 inches (medium/large), 251/2 inches
(X-large/2X-large), 261/2 (3X-large), 271/2
inches (4X-large/5X-large)]
M ATERIA L S
Bernat Cool Crochet light (light

2 [2, 2, 3, 3] balls #74416 rosewood
Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Next rows: Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately

until piece measures 20 [21, 22, 23, 24]
inches.
First Band
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 sc in next
ch sp, [sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch sp]
around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnds 25: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in
each st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. At end of last rnd, fasten off.
2nd Band
Rnd 1: With RS facing, working in starting
ch of opposite side of row 1 on Shrug, join
with sl st in marked ch, ch 3 (counts as
first dc), dc in each st across, turn.
Rnds 24: Rep rnd 2 of First Band. At end
of last rnd, fasten off.
Sew ends of row 1 on Shrug tog.
B e lt
GAUGE
16 sc = 4 inches; 19 sc rows = 4 inches
GAUGE
PATTERN NOTE
19 sc = 4 inches; 4 dc rows = 13/4 inches

Hold 2 strands together unless otherwise

stated.
PATTERN NOTE
Shrug is worked sideways.

Shrug
Row 1: Ch 62 [74, 82, 86, 98], sc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each ch across, place marker in last st, turn. (61 [73, 81, 85, 97] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 4, sk next 3
sts, sc in next st] across, turn.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 4, 2 tr in first ch-4 sp, ch
1, 4 dc around last 2 tr just made, [2 tr
in next ch-4 sp, 4 dc around last 2 tr just
made] across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4, sk first 3 dc, sc in next dc, [ch
4, sk next 3 dc, sc in next dc] across, turn.
Row 1: With 2 strands held tog (see Pattern Note), ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each ch across, turn. (12 sc)
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures
36 [46, 56] inches from beg or to desired
length. At end of last row, fasten off.
Fold 1 end around metal ring and sew in
place.
Fringe
Cut 3 strands each 30 inches long. Holding
all strands tog, fold in half, pull fold through,
pull ends through fold. Pull to tighten.
B e lt
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit ladies X-small/

medium; changes for large/2X-large
and 3X-large/5X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Waist: 32 inches (small/medium) [42

inches (large /2X-large), 52 inches
(3X-large/5X-large]
Length: 36 inches (small/medium)
[46 inches (large /2X-large), 56
inches (3X-large/5X-large)]
MATERIALS

(light worsted) weight
yarn (13/4 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):
2 [2, 2] balls #74416 rosewood
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
Tapestry needle
21/2-inch metal ring
Braid ends tog. Tie ends in knot. Trim.
Attach 5 Fringe evenly spaced across end
without ring. C!
Size it Right!
Its very easy to adjust the

belt length to fit any size or
shape. Simply add or omit
rows as needed to get a perfect,
flattering fit.
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Short & Sassy Spring

cardigan
D E S IGN B Y N A Z A NIN F A R D F OR D M C
A light, lacy pattern bordered by pretty motifs gives cool

comfort and feminine appeal to this sweet cropped sweater.
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZES

changes for medium, large/X-large,
2X-large and 3X-large/4X-large are
in [ ].
FINISHED GAR MENT
MEASURE MENTS

(medium), 46 inches (large/X-large),
51 inches (2X-large), 57 inches
(3X-large/4X-large)]
MATERIAL S
DMC Senso Microfiber Cotton size 3

crochet cotton (150 yds per ball):
12 [12, 13, 14, 15] balls #1109
lagoon blue
Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Aqua sewing thread
7/8-inch button
GAUGE
7 dc = 1 inch; 5 pattern rows = 11/2 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Cardigan is worked around with opening

in front to eliminate side seams.
otherwise stated.
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counts as first double crochet and ch-1
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning cross stitch (beg cross-st):

Sk next ch sp, dc in next ch sp, dc in ch
sp just sk.
Cross-stitch (cross-st): Dc in next ch sp,
working in front of last dc, dc in same
st as dc before last was worked in.
Cardigan
First Motif
ch 3 (counts as first dc), 23 dc in ring, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1),
(dc, ch 1) in each st around, join with sl st
in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same ch sp, 2 dc in each
of next 4 ch sps, *ch 7, sk next ch sp**,
2 dc in each of next 5 ch sps, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
2nd Motif
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of First
Motif.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, dc in same
ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 4 ch sps, ch 3,
sl st in center of corresponding ch-7 of
last Motif, ch 3, sk next ch sp, 2 dc in each
of next 2 ch sps, dc in next ch sp, sl st in
corresponding dc of previous Motif, dc
in same ch sp on this Motif, 2 dc in each
of next 2 ch sps, ch 3, sl st in center ch of
corresponding ch-7 sp of last Motif, ch
3, sk next ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 5 ch

sps, [ch 7, sk next ch sp, 2 dc in each of
next 5 ch sps] around, ch 7, join with sl st
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rep 2nd Motif 10 [12, 14, 16, 18] times for a
total of 12 [14, 16, 18 20] Motifs for Body.
Make total of 6 Motifs for each Sleeve.
Bodice
Row 1: Working across 1 long edge of
joined Motifs, with RS facing, join with sc
in center ch of ch-7 sp of first Motif, *ch 10,
sc between 5th and 6th dc on edge of same
Motif, ch 10**, sc in next ch-7 sp, rep from
* across, ending last rep at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 10 sc in each ch sp across,
turn. (240 [280, 320, 360, 400] sc)
Row 3: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), [sk next
st, dc in next st, ch 1] across, ending with
dc in last st, turn. (120 [140, 160, 180,
200] ch sps)
Row 4: Ch 3, beg cross-st (see Special
Stitches), cross-st (see Special Stitches)
Long or Short
This cropped cardigan looks

great as is, but if you want
a longer sweater, it's easy to
adjust the length when working
the repeat bodice instructions.
The pattern tells you how!
SIZED TO
4X
S L I P INTO STYL E
True Blue vest
D E S IGN B Y D A RL A S I M S
A lightly textured pattern created with cluster stitches

adds delicate detail to this wear-anywhere vest that can
go from a day at the office to a fun weekend outing.
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZES

and 2X-large are in [ ].
FINISHE D GARM ENT MEASUREMENTS

(medium), 44 inches (large), 48 inches
(X-large), 52 inches (2X-large)]
MATERIAL S
Bernat Cool Crochet light (light

5 [6, 7, 8, 9] balls #74131 denim
Sizes F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
1-inch plastic ring
A Vest for
All Seasons
This vest is a perfect yearround wardrobe staple. Wear

it over a tank or tee in summer
or pair it with a long-sleeve top
for cooler weather.
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SIZED TO
2X
GAUGE
Size G hook: 4 dc = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES

otherwise stated.
counts as first dc and chain-2 unless
otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning cluster (beg cl): Holding

back last lp of each dc on hook, 2 dc in
place indicated, yo and pull through all
lps on hook.
Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each
dc on hook, 3 dc in place indicated, yo
and pull through all lps on hook.
Vest
Row 1 (RS): With size G hook, ch 147 [163,
179, 195, 211], dc in 4th ch from hook
(first 3 chs count as first dc) and in each ch
across, turn. (145 [161, 177, 193, 209] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in
each dc across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide) only, dc in each dc across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.
Rows 510: [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately] 3 times.
Row 11: Ch 6, *beg cl (see Special Stitches)
in 3rd ch from hook, sk next 2 dc, cl (see Special Stitches) in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, cl in
next dc, ch 3, beg cl in 3rd ch from hook, sk
next 2 dc, dc in next dc**, ch 3, rep from *
across, ending last rep at **, turn.
Row 12: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), *(cl, ch
1, cl) in ch-1 sp between next 2 cls, ch
2, dc in next dc, ch 2, rep from * 16 [18,
20, 22, 24] times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp
between next 2 cls, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of
turning ch-6, turn.
Row 13: Ch 6, *beg cl in 3rd ch from
hook, cl in next cl, ch 1, cl in next cl, ch 3,
beg cl in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next dc,
ch 3, rep from * 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] times,
cl in next cl, ch 1, cl in next cl, ch 3, beg
cl in 3rd ch from hook, dc in 3rd ch of beg
ch-5, turn.
Row 14: Ch 5, *(cl, ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp

between next 2 cls, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch
2, rep from * 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] times, (cl,
ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp between next 2 cls, ch
2, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-6, turn.
Row 21: Ch 1, sc in first dc, working in ch
sps and sts, evenly sp 144 [160, 176, 192,
208] sc across. Fasten off. (145 [161, 177,
193, 209] sc)
Right Front Yoke

Row 1 (RS): Hold piece with RS facing,
join with sl st in first sc of row 21, ch 3,
dc in each of next 28 [29, 31, 33, 35] sc,
leaving rem sc unworked, turn. (29 [30,
32, 34, 36] dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, working in back lps only,
dc in each dc across, turn.
Rows 510: [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately] 3 times. At end of last row, fasten off.
Neck Shaping
Row 11 (RS): Hold piece with RS facing, sk
first 7 [7, 7, 8, 8] sts of row 31, join with
sl st in back lp of next dc, ch 3, working in
back lps only, dc in each of next 21 [22, 24,
25, 27] dc, turn. (22 [23, 25, 26, 28] dc)
Row 12: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to last
2 dc, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in last 2 sts,
turn. (21 [22, 24, 25, 27] dc)
Row 13: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc
in each dc across, turn.
2 dc, dc dec in last 2 dc, turn. (20 [21, 23,
24, 26] dc)
2 dc, dc dec in 2 last dc, turn. (19 [20, 22,
23, 25] dc)
in each dc across.
For Size Small Only
Fasten off.
Continue with Back Yoke.
For Sizes Medium & Large

Only
Row [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.
Fasten off.
For Size X-Large Only
Row [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.
Row [19]: Ch 3, working in back lps only,
dc each dc across. Fasten off.
For Size 2X-Large Only
dc each dc across, turn.
Fasten off.
Back Yoke
sk next 14 [20, 24, 28, 32] sc from Right
Front, join with sl st in back lp of next
sc, ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in
each of next 58 [60, 64, 68, 72] sc, leaving rem sc unworked, turn. (59 [61, 65,
69, 73] dc)
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dc in each dc across, turn.
Row 17: Rep row 3.
For Size Small Only

Fasten off.
Continue with Left Front Yoke.
Only
Fasten off.
Fasten off.
Left Front Yoke
Row 1 (RS): Hold piece with RS facing, sk
next 14 [20, 24, 28, 32] sc from Back, join
with sl st in back lp of next sc, ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each sc across,
turn. (29 [30, 32, 34, 36] dc)
Rows 510: [Work rows 3 and 4 alternately] 3 times.
Neck Shaping
dc in each of next 21 [22, 24, 25, 27] dc,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (22 [23,
25, 26, 28] dc)
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(21 [22, 24, 25, 27] dc)
Rep on 2nd armhole opening.

dc in each dc, leaving turning ch-2
unworked, turn.
Hold piece with RS facing, join with sl st

in right shoulder seam, ch 1, evenly sp 21
[21, 21, 23, 23] sc across back neck edge,
evenly sp 18 [20, 20, 22, 24] sc across to
front neck, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 50 sc
across to bottom corner, 3 sc in corner,
evenly sp 143 [159, 175, 191, 207] sc
across to next front corner, 3 sc in corner,
evenly sp 50 sc across to front neck, evenly sp 18 [20, 20, 22, 24] sc across to first
sc, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.

(20 [21, 23, 24, 26] dc)
unworked, turn.
(19 [20, 22, 23, 25] dc)
unworked, turn.
Body Edging
Flower Clasp
Flower
For Size Small Only

Fasten off.
Rnd 1 (RS): With size G hook, ch 4, 8 dc in

4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc),
join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (9 dc)

Only
Fasten off.
Continue with Assembly.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st and in each dc

around, join with sl st in beg sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 3: *Ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in
each of next 2 sts, rep from * 4 times, ch
2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in next sc, join
with sl st in joining sl st.
Fasten off.

Fasten off.
Assembly
Sew shoulder seams.
Edgings
Armhole Edging
Hold piece with RS facing, with size F

hook, join with sl st in first sk sc of 1 underarm section, ch 1, sc in same sc and
in each of next 13 [19, 23, 27, 31] sc,
working in ends of rows around armhole,
evenly sp 53 [51, 47, 47, 47] sc, join with
Clasp Back
With size G hook, join with sl st around

plastic ring, ch 1, 24 sc around ring (see
Fig. 1), join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Single Crochet Around Ring

Fig. 1
Finishing
Sew Clasp Back to back of Flower. Sew
Flower to Left Front as shown in photo.
Flower Loop
With size F hook, join with sl st on Right
Front opposite Flower, ch 15, sl st in
same sp.
Fasten off. C!
Making it work
No more
crochet chaos
B Y D A RL A S I M S
If youre like most crocheters, you have a lot more

crochet stuff than just yarn stashed aboutthings like
favorite afghan and baby blanket patterns, and gift ideas
and articles torn from magazines and catalogs. Some
crocheters also have worn, wrinkled scraps of paper
listing family members sizes and measurements.
The things that stuff is made

of are likely to become an abomination of crochet chaos because
they are likely to be found in a
wide variety of placesbetween
the pages of a stitch dictionary,
in a forgotten drawer, at the bottom of your yarn basket, or, when
you need it most, you discover
its whereabouts have completely
slipped your mind altogether.
Three Types of Stuff

Usually, other than yarn, youre
likely to have three kinds of crochet stuff:
1. Pattern and reference books
2. Crochet tools: hooks, scissors,
plastic stitch markers, small
scissors, small calculator, pincushion, knitting gauge, yarn
needles, etc.
3. Things saved: magazine clippings, favorite patterns, sizing
information for loved ones, etc.
It takes little money, time or

effort to organize your materials,
and the pay off is huge in terms of
knowing where all that stuff resides at any given time. There are
solutions to organizing your three
kinds of crochet stuff in decorative ways.
great for keeping your magazines

nicely organized, theyre also a
simple solution to storing crochet
books and are available in all kinds
of looks. Choose the look that most
complements and blends in with
Magazines, Pattern
and Reference Books
Most crocheters gradually add
to their collection of magazines
and pattern and reference books.
But, as a collection grows, it somehow gets placed in different locations (likely wherever space is
available!), whether by yourself or
a family member. Before you know
it, the next time you need a certain
pattern to make a special gift for
someone, you may not be able to
find the particular book or magazine youre looking for, no matter
how hard or long you search.
Magazine holders are not only
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N o M o r e c r o c h e t c h ao s
the decor of the room where you

spend your time crocheting. From
the plainest of plastic, holders are
also available in a wide variety of
styles and finishes that range from
tailored, businesslike, high-tech,
and ultra-feminine to the exotic.
Buy two or three matching
holders for starters, even if you
dont have enough materials to fill
them all. Crochet libraries tend
to grow, and you may not be able
to match holders unless you buy
several at one time. Placed side by
side on a bookshelf, they look nice
and easily stand out from other books so you can quickly find
themanother time-saver!
Crochet Tools
Buy a decorative box with a
hinged lid to hold all those little
tools and necessities for crochet
work. Choose a box to complement your rooms decor. When
youve finished working, simply
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place everything in your box and

close the lid. Voil! No muss, no
fuss and best of all, your box appears to be nothing more than
something of beauty that completes the look of your room.
Whether you select a sleek enameled box, one with a vintage look,
hammered copper, or something
floral, it adds a nice finishing
touch to any room.
A decorative box is my favorite gift for new crocheters. I include the little things a new crocheter isnt likely to already have,
like colored-ball pins which work
best with crochet work due their
bright colors, and their larger
heads dont become enmeshed
in a stitch or cause snags. Most
new crocheters dont yet have a
wide variety of crochet hooks, so
they go in the box as well. A retractable tape measure is a must,
as is a small pin cushion. Then I
toss in both plastic markers and
plastic marker safety pins, which
are so valuable when it comes
to counting the number of
stitches or rows required in a pattern, or to mark
the armhole and
neck shaping of
a garment. Last,
but not least,
yarn needles go
inside before the
lid is closed, and
the box is gift
wrapped.
Get a Notebook
The easiest and cheapest way
(less than five dollars) to begin is
with an inexpensive ring binder
that can be purchased in any chain
store. Get one with three rings
that snap open and that has pockets inside both the front and back
covers. Simply write Crochet
Stuff on the spine with a fine felt
pen, and you can put it on a handy
bookshelf. Print out a title sheet
and insert in the front cover plastic opening, if you like.
While youre at the store, get
two other inexpensive items: snapin clear sheet protectors and dividers with large customizable writeon tabs.
As you begin to sort and organize your crochet stuff, youll notice
right away that your conglomeration falls into categories such as
books, jacket and sweater patterns,
gift ideas, edgings, pattern stitches,
favorite garments, afghans, crochet articles, home dec, accessories
(handbags, scarves, belts, hats, etc.).
No doubt you also have a collection

patterns for babies, children, women, men, pets, etc.
There isnt any right or wrong
way to categorize your materials,
simply divide up your things in
a manner that suits you and your
needs. Write the categories on
the tabs of your dividers and snap
them into your notebook. Organize your materials into
stacks according to category.
Now, simply insert those
stacks of materials behind
the right divider. No doubt
youll be amazed at how
quickly all that chaos is suddenly transformed into an
organized system. When
you sit down and survey
your neatly organized room,
youll feel proud of what
you accomplished in so little
time, not to mention feeling
more calm and serene.
Want a decorative look? Cover
your notebook with pretty paper
and trims or, better yet, crochet a
cover. Add little motifs, bits of crochet lace or whatever you like to
embellish the outside.
Fold-out Filing
System Tote
These beauties are just the
ticket for another decorator touch,
as well as take-along projects. Easy
to carry about, whether from room
to room or on a trip, they keep
your crochet materials organized
ever so efficiently.
The one shown here features
a faux suede finish; others can be

found in slick leather, wild florals,
plaids, shiny metals or whimsical prints. Our tote has oodles of
folders and was found in the paper crafting section of a local craft
store. Self-adhesive, brightly colored index tabs (with paper inserts)
were attached to the top of each
section for easy identification.

You can substitute the tote for

your notebook, or make use of
both systemsits up to you!
Swatches
If youre like me, you develop
crochet yarn favorites. Regardless
of which yarns you prefer, heres
a tip that will save you countless
time when you next wish to begin
a crochet project. Make and save
a swatch in simple half double
crochet. Use mounting tape to
attach your newly-made swatch
to a sheet of paper or cardstock,
then add notes: size of hook used,

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Cindy long:
Finding Humor in
Lifeand Crochet
Are there typos in your pattern book? Did you lose your
favorite G hook? Is your yarn tangled and frayed beyond
use? OUR POPULAR HOOKS & HUMOR COLUMNIST knows what
to do when bad strings happen to good people!
BY gwen blakley kinsler
After reading and enjoying
Cindys Hooks & Humor column in Crochet! for several years, it

occurred to me that it might be really interesting to get to know this
person who finds so much humor
and so much good related to our
beloved craft of crochet. I paid
her a visit via phone and found
out, coincidentally, that we both
live in the great state of Illinois!
Humor is just one of the many
interests of this delightful woman
who seemingly has a mind like
a sponge. I learn every thing I
know from books, including crochet, she explains. Cindy has
been crocheting for twenty years,
and she says it is like an addiction to her. I just have to do it;
the process is part of the fun, and
I love the feel of the yarn running
through my fingers as I relax.
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Her Web site,

www.hooksandhumor.com, was
the result of boredom one day at
work. Cindy remembers, I just
started writing
down funny things
that related to my
hobby of crochet
for my own entertainment. When
I started the Web
site, I didn't think
I would get much of an audience,
but I believed that if others laugh
as a result of my jokes, so much
the better!
Becoming a humor columnist
for Crochet! magazine and working
for Carol Alexander was magic,
Cindy says. After I started the
Web site in 1998, I let it lie dormant. After that, I had about three
e-mail address changes. Somehow
Carol found me and wrote asking
me if she could use some of my
jokes in the magazine. Once I sent
her some, she suggested I send her
humor on a regular basis, and my
in-house for this job and has been

at it for five years. I love knowing
whats going on all around me, and
I especially love the opinion pages.
I even learned to read and write
Spanish from a book and now do
that at work also. Now and then
I will find a crochet-related article, and we do have a few crochet magazines as clients, including Crochet! I have been reading
that crochet and knitting are very
popular, and that the 20 to 30 age
group is really beginning to enjoy
it, as are boys and men.
I asked Cindy if she parlays her
humor into any other areas such
as stand-up comedy. She replied,
Oh no, I am too shy to be a comedian. Writing is so much easier
for me, and I dont have to look at
my audience! Cindy writes most
of the jokes on her Web site, but
she now has people e-mailing her
things that make them laugh. I
encourage visitors to my site to
leave comments, and I enjoy the
jokes they leave on the Web site as
much as anything. Humor makes
my day! Life is just hilarious, and I
wake up expecting something funny to happen every day.
Cindy is never without Postit notes wherever she goes. I am
constantly writing notes on ideas
that come to me. Whether I can
read my writing later or not is another story! My Web site is the
way I put my writing to good use.
I use humor to lighten up the day

first article appeared in May 2004.

I really enjoy working with Carol;
she gives me lots of free rein [a
testament to Cindys talent, perhaps?]. She doesnt even yell if I
am late for a deadline!
When I asked Cindy what
came first, her humor or her crochet, she explained that she has
been writing since she was a girl
of thirteen. My writing was in the
style of a teenage journal, and I
wrote everything but poetry. I always hoped to be a writer but never thought I would be published! I
continued to do it anyway because
it is fun.
Even though Cindy says her
day job is unrelated to her crochet
humor, it does offer her a wealth
of opportunity to find crochet information. She works for Cision
a public relations and media communications service that tracks
demographics as well. This is the
best job I have ever had; I get paid
to read the comics!
Cindy goes on to explain that
she reads newspapers and magazines from all around the country.
When she sees a mention of any
of the thousands of Cision clients, she clips the article and lets
the client know what the media is
saying about them. Clients range
from the Haas Avocado Board
to Mayor Michael Bloomburg to
her hometown tourism center in
Rockford.
With a degree in art, Cindy
says she was completely trained
'%$&!"!

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DRESS IT UP
sock hop
D E S IGNs B Y J A NET REH F EL D T
Your feet will feel like dancing in these colorful and

creative socks styled to look great with a variety of
casual-chic outfits.
BEADS OF SUMMER SOCKS
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit small; changes for

medium, large and X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: 65/8 inches

(small) [71/2 inches (medium), 81/4
inches (large), 9 inches (X-large)]
Leg circumference: 7 inches (small)
[73/4 inches (medium), 81/2 inches
(large), 91/4 inches (X-large)]
MATERIALS
Regia 4 Ply Cotton super fine

(sock) weight yarn (13/4
2 [2, 2, 3] balls #0172 parrot
heather green
Sizes C/2/2.75mm, D/3/3.25mm and
E/4/3.5mm crochet hooks or size
Tapestry needle
Size 6/0 E beads: 120 [144, 168, 192]
light green
Stitch markers
GAUGE
Size D hook: 241/2 sts in foot pattern =

4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
To keep the increases at the sides and

not spiraling around the toe, fold toe flat
after each repeat of round 4 and position
markers at side edges of toe.
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Work in continuous rounds, do not turn or

join unless otherwise stated.
Mark first stitch of each round.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Bead chain (bead ch): Pull up bead, ch

1, push bead through center of ch to
keep at front of work.
Bead double crochet (bead dc): Pull up
bead, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull
through st, yo, holding bead at front of
work, pull through 2 lps on hook, this

will place bead at base of dc, yo, pull
through last 2 lps on hook.
Sock
Make 2.
Toe
Rnd 1: With size C hook, ch 10 [10, 12,

12], work in back bar of ch (see Fig. 1),
Foot
Rnd 1: With size D hook, (sc, dc in first st,
sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st]
around.
Rnd 2: (Dc, sc) in first sc, sk next dc, [(dc,
sc) in next sc, sk next dc] for pattern
around.
Rnd 3: (Sc, dc) in first dc, sk next sc,
[(sc, dc in next dc, sk next sc] for pattern
around.
Next rnds: Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately
for pattern until Foot measures 2 inches
less than total length of Foot, ending
with rnd 3.
Heel
Row 1 (RS): Fold Sock to position Toe correctly on Foot, with size D hook, work in
pattern around to side edge, ch 1, sc in
each of next 20 [22, 24, 26] sts, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn. Place marker in
first sc. (20 [22, 24, 26] sc)
Row 2: Sc in first sc, sc in each sc across,
leaving last st unworked, turn. Place
marker in unworked st.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until 8 [8, 10, 10]
sts rem.
Leg
Rnd 1 (RS): (Dc, sc) in first sc, sk next dc,
[(dc, sc) in next sc, sk next dc] across first
22 [24, 26, 28] sts along top of Foot, (dc,
sc) in next sl st at base of Heel, [(dc, sc)
in next sc, sk next sc] around to Heel sts,
(dc, sc) in sl st at base of Heel. (44 [48, 52,
56] sc)
Rnd 2: (Sc, dc) in first dc, sk next sc, [(sc,
dc) in next dc, sk next sc] around. Place
marker in first sc of rnd.
Rnd 3: (Dc, sc) in first sc, sk next dc, [(dc,
sc) in next sc, sk next dc] around.
Rnds 47: [Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately]
twice. At end of last rnd, join with sl st in
first dc. Fasten off.
Rnd 8: Thread beads onto yarn, with size
E hook, join with sl st in last st, dc in same
st, ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk
next sc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next sc, sc
in next dc, ch 2, sk next sc] around, join
with sl st in beg dc.

sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch

across, turn to work in top of starting ch,
sc in each ch across, turn to work in sl sts,
sc in each sl st across, do not join (see
Pattern Notes). (18 [18, 22, 22] sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. Place 1 marker at each side edge.
Rnds 3 & 4 (inc): *Sc in each st to 1 st
before next marker**, 2 sc in next st, sc
in marked st, 2 sc in next st, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **. (26 [26, 30,
30] sc at end of last rnd)
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.
Rnds 613 [6-15, 6-15, 6-17]: [Rep rnds
4 and 5 alternately] 4 [5, 5, 6] times. (42
[46, 50, 54] sc at end of last rnd)
Back Bar of Chain

Fig. 1
Heel Increase
Row 1 (WS): Sc in each of first 8 [8, 10,
10] sc, sc in closest unworked st down
side of Heel, sc in next unworked st down
side of Heel, sl st in side edge of Heel,
turn. (10, [10, 12, 12] sc)
Row 2: Sk sl st, sc in each of first 10 [10,
12, 12] sc, sc in closest unworked st down
side of Heel, sc in next unworked st down
turn. (12 [12, 14, 14] sc)
Row 3: Sk sl st, sc in each of next 12 [12,
14, 14] sc, sc in closest unworked st down
turn. (13 [13, 15, 15] sc)
Next rows: Rep row 3, inc 1 sc on each
row until you have 18 [20, 22, 24] sc
along Heel.
Next row: Sk sl st, sc in each of first 18
[20, 22, 24] sc, sc in sc with marker in first
row of Heel, sl st in side edge at base of sc
from first row of Heel, turn. (19 [21, 23,
25] sc)
Next row: Sk sl st, sc in each of next 19
[21, 23, 25] sc, sc in closest unworked st
down side of Heel, sl st in side edge of
Heel, do not turn or fasten off. (20 [22,
24, 26] sc)
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Sock hop
Rnd 9: Bead ch (see Special Stitches), ch 5

(make chs loose to fit over arch of Foot), sk
first dc, 2 chs, 1 sc and next 2 chs, [bead
dc (see Special Stitches) in next dc, ch 3,
sk next 2 chs, 1 sc and next 2 chs] around,
LACE-CUFFED SOCKS
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES
Rnd 10: Ch 5, sk first dc and ch-1, sc in

next ch, ch 2, sk next ch, [dc in next dc, ch
2, sk next ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, sk next ch]
around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5.
Instructions given fit small; changes

for medium, large and X-large are
in [ ].
Rnds 1120: [Rep rnds 9 and 10 alternately] 5 times.
Foot circumference: 63/4 inches

(small) [73/4 inches (medium), 83/4
inches (large), 91/2 inches (X-large)]
Leg circumference: 71/2 inches
(small) [8 inches (medium), 83/4
inches (large), 91/2 inches (X-large)]
Cuff
Rnd 1: With size D hook, dc in first st,
place marker in first st, hdc in next ch-2
sp, dc in next sc, hdc in next ch-2 sp, [dc
in next dc, hdc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next
sc, hdc in next ch-2 sp] around, do not
join. (44 [48, 52, 56] sts)
Rnds 26: Fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around
first dc, hdc in next hdc, [fpdc around
next dc, hdc in next hdc] around. At end
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
MATERIA LS

(13/4 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):
2 [2, 2, 2] balls #74131 denim
Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
of last rnd, join with sl st in beg fpdc.
Fasten off.
GAUGE
161/2 sts in pattern = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Work in continuous rounds, do not turn or

join unless otherwise stated.
Sock
Make 2.
Lace Cuff
Row 1 (RS): Working from side to side, ch

12, sc in 9th ch from hook, ch 2, sk next 2
chs, 4 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 4, sc in each of first 4 dc, ch 5,
sk next 2 chs, next sc and next 2 chs, sc in
next ch of ch-5, turn.
Row 3: Ch 5, sk first st, sc in 3rd ch of next
ch-5 sp, ch 2, 4 dc in last sc, turn.
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Next rows: Rep

rows 2 and 3 alternately until you have 13
[14, 15, 16] dc groups, ending with row 2.
Ribbing
Rnd 1: Now working in rnds and in ends
of rows across the edge with ch sps, sc in
first sc, 2 sc in next ch sp between sts, [sc
in next sc, 2 sc in next ch sp between sts]
across to last sc and ch sp, sc in next sc, 3
[2, 3, 2] sc in last ch sp, join with sl st in
beg sc. (40 [42, 46, 48] sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), dc in
next st, [hdc in next st, dc in next st]
around, do not join (see Pattern Notes).
Rnd 3: [Hdc in next st, fpdc (see Stitch
Guide) around next dc] around.
Rnds 411: Rep rnd 3. At end of last rnd,
join with sl st in beg hdc.
Heel Flap
Row 1: Now working in rows, ch 1, sc in
each of first 20 [20, 22, 22] sts, leaving
rem sts unworked, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until Heel measures 23/4 inches in length, ending with
WS row. Do not fasten off.
Heel Turn
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc dec (see
Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts] twice, *sc in
N.Y. Yarns
each of next 3 [3, 4, 4] sts, [sc dec in next 2 sts] twice, rep
from * once, sc in last st, turn. (14 [14, 16, 16] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec in next 2 sts, *sc in each of
next 3 [3, 4, 4] sts, sc dec in next 2 sts rep from * once, sc in
last st, turn. (11 [11, 13, 13] sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of
next 1 [1, 2, 2] sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2
[2, 3, 3] sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in last st, do not turn.
(8 [8, 10, 10] sc)
N.Y. COTTON
Gusset
Rnd 1: Do not work in ch sps unless otherwise stated,
evenly sp 16 sc along right edge of Heel Flap, place marker,
(sc, ch 1) in each of next 20 [22, 24, 26] sts on top of Foot,
evenly sp 16 sc along left side edge of Heel Flap, place
marker in first sc on left side of Heel, sc in each of next 8 [8,
10, 10] sts across Heel, place marker in last st to mark beg
of rnds. (60 [62, 66, 68] sc)
Rnd 2: Sc around to 1 st before first marker, sc dec in next
2 sts, move marker, sk ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1) in each of next 20
[22, 24, 26] sc across top of Foot, sc dec in next 2 sts, move
marker, sc in each st around to beg marker.
Next rows: Rep rnd 2 until there are 36 [40, 44, 48] sc rem.
Foot
Rnd 1: Remove beg rnd marker, sc in each st around Heel
to top of Foot, keep Gusset marker, sk ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1) in
each sc around top of Foot, (sc, ch 1) in st with next marker,
remove marker, [sk next st, (sc, ch 1) in next st] across next
16 [18, 20 22] sc of Heel around to last st with marker, (sc,
ch 1) in last sc 0 [1, 0, 1] times, replace marker in last sc for
beg of rnd. (28 [32, 34, 38] sc)
Rnd 2: [(Sc, ch 1) in next st, sk next ch sp] around.
Next rnds: Rep rnd 2 until Foot measures 2 inches less the total length of foot measured while standing. Remove marker.
Toe Shaping
Note: Place marker in sc at center bottom of Foot to mark beg
of rnds, work in pattern to that marker. Fold Sock so that Heel is
positioned correctly on Foot. Place marker at each side edge of
Foot. While working Toe Shaping, move side markers as needed
to keep them at side edges.
Rnd 1: *[(Sc, ch 1) in next sc, sk next ch sp] around to sc
and ch sp before marker at edge of Foot, sc dec in next 2 sc,
sk all ch sps, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in marked st, sc dec in next 2
sc, sk all ch sps, ch 1, rep from * once, [(sc, ch 1) in next sc,
sk next ch sp] around to beg marker.
Next rnds: Rep rnd 1 until 20 sts and ch sps rem, ending at
side edge. Leaving long end, fasten off.
Sew end of Toe tog.
Sew Lace tCuff tog at ch and sc, keeping dc groups unsewn. C!
A soft new mercerized cotton available

in 12 fresh summer colors. This is one of
4 patterns to knit and crochet in N.Y. COTTON
booklet # 035, available in stores or online.
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DRESS IT UP
Lifes a
beach
tote
D E S IGN B Y RENE B A RNE S
With its Mesh

design and
seashell accents,
this airy bag is a
perfect carryall
for your beach
items. Or, omit the
shells and use it
as a market bag
for shopping.
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZE
19 inches long x 10 inches wide,

excluding handles
MATERIAL S
Elmore-Pisgah Peaches &

Crme cotton medium
(worsted) weight yarn (16 oz/787
yds/454g per cone):
1 cone #4 ecru
Sizes G/6/4mm and K/101/2/6.50mm
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Shells from Expo International:
37 abalone shells
14 small sliced drupa shell,
13 sliced pula shells
12 large sliced drupa shells
Stitch markers
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GAUGE
Size G hook: Rnds 1 & 2 = 21/2 inches in

diameter
PATTERN NOTES
By using a cone of yarn, the only ends to

work in will be the beginning end and the
finishing end.
All shells should be strung onto the yarn in
the desired order prior to beginning work.
In this project, the order was random
and placement order can be seen in rnds
1139.
otherwise stated.
B ag
Rnd 1: Thread shells onto cotton (see Pattern Notes), with size G hook, ch 4, sl st
in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
3 IN C
E
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. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: [Ch 5, sl st in next st] around to
last st, ch 5, sk last st, sl st in first ch-5 sp,
place marker to mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 4: [Ch 5, sl st in next ch sp] around,
do not join rnds.
Rnds 510: [Ch 5, sl st in next ch sp]
around.
Rnd 11: Ch 5, sl st in next ch sp, *ch 5,
pull up shell to hook, sl st in next ch-5 sp,
[ch 5, sl st in next ch sp] 5 times, rep from
* around.
Rnd 12: [Ch 5, sl st in next ch sp] around.
Rnds 1339: [Rep rnds 11 and 12 alternately] 14 times, ending last rep with
rnd 11.
[dc in next ch sp, ch 1, dc in next st, ch
1] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-4. (61 dc, 61 ch sps)
Rnd 41: Ch 3, dc in next ch sp, [dc in next
st, dc in next ch sp] around, join with sl st

in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (122 dc)
Rnd 42: Ch 4, sk next st, [dc in next st, ch
1, sk next st] around, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-4.
Rnd 43: Ch 3, dc in next ch sp, [dc in next
st, dc in next ch sp] around, join with sl st
Rnd 44: Sk next dc, 5 dc in next st, sk
next st, sl st in next st, [sk next dc, 5 dc in
next st, sk next st, sl st in next st] around,
ending with sl st in last st, join with sl st
in joining sl st of last rnd. Fasten off.
Drawstring
Make 2.
With size K hook and 3 strands held

tog, leaving 4-inch end, ch 100. Leaving
4-inch end, fasten off.
Weave 1 Drawstring through ch sps on
rnd 42, tie ends tog.
Rep with rem Drawstring from opposite direction, tie ends. Trim ends for fringe. C!
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Meet Our
Design contest
winners!
In our July
2007 issue, we
featured a design
contest for new,
unpublished
designers. We
received many
wonderful
projects, and it
was very difficult
choosing only
two winners!
But after much
consideration,
were pleased
to present Jill
Wrights dazzling
In-Jean-ius
Felted Tote and
Helen Heaverins
beautifully
embellished
asymmetrical
skirt. Great job,
ladies!
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First-Place Winner
In-Jean-ius
Felted Bag
D E S IGN B Y JILL WRIGHT
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZE
18 inches across after felting

MATERIALS
Originally from
England, Jill was born and raised

in Englands North East region.
At age 6, Jills mother taught her
to knit, and at age 8, a neighbor
taught her to crochet. Jill has tried
many crafts, but always returns
to the yarn arts for her greatest
pleasure.
Jill is now a stay-at-home mom
who lives in Colorados Rocky
Mountains with her family, and is
aiming to build a career designing crochet and knitwear. Jill is
also building two Web sites. www.
woolcrafting.com covers crochet
and felting. www.thepurseworkshop.com has a multitude of ideas
for making purses.
Cascade 220 medium

(worsted) weight yarn (31/2
oz/220 yds/100g per skein)
3 skeins #2404 Atlantic
1 skein #9326 colonial blue
heather
Lion Brand Trellis bulky
(chunky) weight yarn (13/4
2 balls #302 ocean
Sizes F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm
obtain gauge
Sewing needle
Denim sewing thread
Adult size jeans
11/2-inch D-rings: 4
18-inch purse zipper
1/2-inch square sew-on beads: 8
Iron-on crystal motif: 1
1-inch split ring
Small swivel hook
GAUGE
Size G hook and medium weight

yarn: 7 hdc = 2 inches; 5 hdc rows =
2 inches
Next 5 rnds: Ch 1, hdc in first st and in

each st around, join with sl st in beg hdc.
At end of last rnd, fasten off.
Next rnd: With size G hook and Atlantic,
join with sl st in first st, ch 1, hdc in first
st and in each st around, join with sl st in
beg hdc.
Next rnd: With size F hook and holding
2 strands of colonial blue and ocean tog,
join with sl st in beg hdc, ch 1, hdc in
same st and in each st around, join with sl
st in beg hdc. Fasten off.
Felting
Set washing machine to smallest load,
hot wash, cold rinse, longest wash cycle,
and start machine. Pour in small amount
of wool-friendly detergent. Place finished
Bag in mesh laundry bag or pillowcase
and place in washing machine with pair
of well-washed jeans for extra agitation.
Check Bag after wash cycle for size. Rep
wash until desired size achieved, run rinse
cycle. Remove Bag from washer and mesh
laundry bag/pillowcase, roll in clean dry
towel to remove excess moisture then pull
in shape. Allow to dry naturally.
B AG
Base
Row 1: With size G hook and Atlantic, ch
43, hdc in 3rd ch from hook (first 2 chs
count as first hdc) and in each ch across,
turn (42 hdc)
Rows 230: Ch 1, hdc in first st and in
Rnd 31: Now working in rnds, ch 1, hdc
in first st and in each st across, working
in ends of rows, evenly sp 42 hdc across,
working in starting ch on opposite side of
row 1, hdc in each ch across, working in
ends of rows, evenly sp 42 hdc across, join
with sl st in beg hdc. (168 hdc)
Sides

1 strand each of colonial blue and ocean
tog, join with sl st in beg hdc, ch 1, hdc in
st in beg hdc.
Next rnd: With size G hook and Atlantic,
join with sl st in first st, ch 1, hdc in first
st and in each st around, join with sl st in
beg hdc.
2 strands of colonial blue and ocean tog,
join with sl st in beg hdc, ch 1, hdc in
st in beg hdc.
Zipper
At top of Bag, pinch side panels at halfway point so top of Bag lies flat, but bottom rem square. Stitch in zipper along
top edge.
Handles
Measure and cut 2 4 x 28-inch rectangles
from the legs of jeans.
Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise,
RS tog, stitch down length of each strip 1/4
inch from the cut edge. Turn RS out.
Press Handle so that seam is 1/8 inch in
from edge. Stitch down seam line. Stitch
another line 1/4 inch from this line. Turn to
other long edge of Handle and stitch 1/8
inch from this edge and then 1/4 inch from
last stitching line. Rep for 2nd Handle.
Slide 1 D-ring onto 1 end of Handle, fold under 11/2 inches and stitch rectangle across to
secure. Rep for each end of Handles.
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M e e t o u r d e s i g n co n t e s t w i n n e r s !
Handle Tab
Cut 16 inches of waistband, just below
lower edge of waistband. Remove belt
loops from waistband as necessary.
Cut 4 pieces each 4 inches long from
16-inch length.
Slide 1 Handle Tab on to each D-ring. Fold
1/2-inch up on inside of Handle Tab and
make ends meet in a circle. Stitch rectangle over ends to hold in place. Rep for
each end of each Handle.
Position each Handle Tab on Bag outside
edge of each tab, placing it 21/2 inches
from folded edge of Bag and 31/2 inches
down from zipper. Sew in place.
Front Pockets
Cut 9-inch square from back of jeans with
pocket centered in square. Iron motif onto
pocket as per manufacturers instructions.
Fold under 1/2 inch at each edge. Sew down
with 2 rows of stitching 1/4 inch apart.
Place top of pocket next to rightmost
Handle Tab on outside of front of Bag 1
inch up from tab bottom, and sew pocket
in place along 3 sides leaving top open as
with original pocket.
Inside Pockets
Cut 91/2 inches down from top of waistband just inside side seam. Measure 71/2
inches from cutting line across towards
zipper and cut straight across jeans. Measure 71/2 inches along waistband from
side cut and cut down from waistband to
bottom cut.
Fold under 1/2 inch around 3 edges and
stitch down.
Center front jean pocket inside Bag 2
inches down from zipper edge on back
panel of Bag. Sew in place leaving top
edge open to form 2nd inner Pocket.
Finishing
Stitch 1 sew-on flat bead to each corner
of outside pocket. Sew other 4 beads
down space on left side of front Bag pocket as desired.
Attach split ring to swivel hook and to
belt lp on jean pocket inside of Bag.
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to have won this contest and encourage all newcomers to just keep
trying and never give up. I now
know thats what Im going to do.
Second-Place Winner
Tropical
Asymmetrical Skirt
D E S IGN B Y HELEN HE A V ERIN
SKILL LEVEL
Helen Heaverin is a mul-
titalented crafter who learned to

crochet from an aunt when she
was around 8 years old. She later
joined a crochet club in middle
school where she expanded on
her skills. Says Helen, Ive always
followed patterns, never actually
making my own designs, although
its something Ive always wanted
to do. I never thought something
Id design could be as good as all
those I see in magazines. So, you
can imagine my surprise when I
won 2nd prize. Its given me such
confidence to go further with crochet designing.
Helen is married with 3 children, 3 step-children and her first
grandson on the way. She and her
family live in the country, which
she loves. My husband just finished building me a small building out back, among all the trees,
that I call my cabin in the woods
and where I do all my crocheting
and crafting.
I will continue designing, and
I hope to see even more of my designs published. I just feel so lucky
FINISHED SIZES

changes for medium, large, and
X-large are in [ ].
FINISHE D GARMENT
MEASUREMENTS
Waist: 28 inches (small) [32 inches

(medium), 36 inches (large), 40
inches (X-large)]
MATERIALS

(light worsted) weight
yarn (13/4 oz/200yds/50g per ball):
5 [6, 7, 8] balls #74013
chocolate
DMC 6-strand embroidery floss:
1 skein of each #740 tangerine,
#742 light tangerine, #744
pale yellow, #905 dark parrot
green, #906 medium parrot
green and #907 light parrot
green
Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or
Size 1/2.25mm steel crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Transparent sewing thread
GAUGE
Yoke: 9 hdc = 2 inches; 10 hdc rows =

2 inches
Skirt: 14 sts = 2 inches; 9 rows =
2 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Front and Back of Skirt are worked the
same and are then sewn together.

There isnt a right or wrong side of Skirt
until appliqu is attached.
counts as first half double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round is
counted as first half double crochet and
chain-1 unless otherwise stated.
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.
Yoke
Make 2.
Row 1: With size F hook and chocolate, ch

37 [39, 42, 44], hdc in 3rd ch from hook
(first 2 chs count as first hdc) and in each
ch across, turn. (36 [38, 41, 43] hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in sp
between sts across to last 4 sts, hdc dec
(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sps, sk next st,
hdc in last st, turn. (35 [37, 40, 42] hdc)
Rows 35: Ch 2, hdc in sps between sts
across, ending with last hdc in last st,
turn.
Rows 670 [680, 690, 6100]: [Rep
rows 25 consecutively] 17 [19, 22, 24]
times, ending with row 2 [4, 2, 4]. At end
of last row, do not turn. (18 [18, 18, 18]
hdc at end of last row)
Skirt
Row 1: Working in end of rows on side of
decs, ch 2, sk first row, hdc in next row,
[ch 1, hdc in end of next row] 5 [6, 7, 8]
times, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
(7 [8, 9, 10] hdc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in
first ch sp, (ch 1, hdc) in each ch sp across,
ending with ch 1, hdc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first ch sp, (ch 1, hdc)
in each ch sp across, do not turn, ch 1,
hdc dec around st 2 rows below and next
row on Yoke, [ch 1, hdc in end of next row
on Yoke] 6 [7, 8, 9] times, turn. (14 [16,
18, 20] hdc)
Rows 419: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 8 times, ending with row 2. (70 [80,
90, 100] hdc at end of

last row)
All rows of Yoke should
have been worked in at
this point.
Row 20: Ch 1, hdc in
first ch sp, (ch 1, hdc)
in each ch sp across,
ending with ch 1, hdc
in last st, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 20
until piece measures
14 inches or desired
length.
Skirt can be left with
straight edge if desired
or continued with
shaping.
Hemline
Shaping
Next row: Ch 2, hdc in
first ch sp, (ch 1, hdc)
in each ch sp across
to last 5 [6, 6, 7] hdc,
ch 3, sl st in next ch
sp, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (67
[76, 86, 95] hdc)
Next row: Ch 1, sl st in
first ch sp, [ch 1, sl st in next ch sp] 3 [3,
4, 4] times, ch 3, hdc in next ch sp, (ch 1,
hdc) in each ch sp across, ending with hdc
in last st, turn. (63 [72, 81, 90] hdc)
Next rows: Rep last 2 rows until there are
4 [4, 5, 5] hdc rem.
Last row: [Ch 1, sl st in next ch sp] 2 [2, 3,
3] times, ch 3, hdc in last st. Fasten off.
Large Flower
Make 1 each tangerine, light
tangerine and pale yellow
embroidery floss.
Rnd 1: With size 1 steel hook and 6

strands embroidery floss, ch 12, sc in first
ch forming ring, (ch 11, sc) 4 times in
same ch. (5 ch-11 sps)
Rnd 2: Sl st in each of first 2 chs, *sc in
each of next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, (dc, ch 3,
sl st in last st, dc) in next ch, hdc in next ch,
sc in each of next 2 chs, sl st in each of next
2 chs, sl st in sc between ch sps**, sl st in
each of next 2 chs on next ch sp, rep from *

around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st
in beg sl st. Fasten off.
With transparent thread, sew Large Flowers on Front as shown in photo or as desired.
Small Flower
Make 3 each tangerine, light
tangerine and pale yellow.
Ch 6, sl st in first ch, (ch 5, sl st) 4 times in

same ch. Fasten off. (5 ch sps)
Leaves
With 1 color of the green embroidery floss
and size 1 hook, crochet surface st (see
Special Stitch), beg in sp between 2 petals
of a Large Flower and continue making
Leaves, then double back in same sps as
before, ending in same sp as beg. Pull lp
through back of Skirt, fasten off.
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Small wonders
Get Up & Go
Jacket & Shorts
D E S IGN S B Y JOYCE NOR D S TRO M
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This cute set is the perfect outfit for little guys on the go
when looking great for a special occasion is important.
Jacket
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit childs size 2;

changes for 3 and 4 are in [ ].
Chest: 22 inches (2) [23 inches (3), 24

inches (4)]
M ATERIA L S
Red Heart Soft Baby light

(Solids: 7 oz/575 yds/198g per
skein):
1 skein #7822 sky blue
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Matching sewing thread
3 blue 1/2-inch buttons
GAUGE
17 hdc = 4 inches; 8 rows = 21/2 inches

PATTERN NOTE

otherwise stated.
ending with a RS row.

Left Front
Row 1 (WS): Work in pattern across first
23 [24, 25] sts, turn, leaving rem sts
unworked. (23 [24, 25] hdc)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until
Left Front measures 3 [31/2, 33/4] inches
from beg, ending with WS row.
Neck Shaping
Next row: Work in pattern across leaving last 7 sts unworked, turn. (16 [17, 18]
hdc)
Row 2: Keep armhole edge straight, dec
1 hdc at neck edge every row until 11 [12,
13] sts rem.
Next rows: Work even in pattern until 5
[51/2, 53/4] inches from Body.
Continue with Back.
Back
join sky blue with sl st in next unworked
hdc from Left Front, work in pattern
across first 46 [48, 50] sts, turn, leaving
rem hdc unworked. (46 [48, 50] hdc)
Next rows: Work in pattern until piece
measures same as Left Front. At end of
last row, fasten off.
Continue with Right Front.
Right Front & Neck Shaping

join sky blue with sl st in next unworked
hdc from Back, work in pattern across,
turn. (23 [24, 25] hdc)
Next rows: Work same as for Left Front,
reversing all shaping.
Sleeve
Make 2.
Row 1 (WS): With sky blue, ch 23 [25,

27], 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, [sk next
ch, 2 hdc in next ch] across to last 2 chs,
sk next st, hdc in last ch, turn. (22 [24,
26] hdc)
Next rows: Work in pattern inc 1 st at
each end by working 2 sts in first and last
sts of every 3rd row 9 [9, 9] times. (40
[42, 44] sts at end of last row)
Next rows: Work even in pattern until
Sleeve measures 8 [9, 10] inches from
beg. At end of last row, fasten off.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeve seams.
Matching center of Sleeves to shoulder
seams, sew Sleeves in place.
J ac k e t
Body
Row 1 (WS): With sky blue, ch 93 [97,
101], 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (first 2
chs count as first hdc), [sk next ch, 2 hdc
in next ch] across to last 2 chs, sk next ch,
hdc in last ch, turn. (92 [96, 100] hdc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2 (see Pattern Note), 2 hdc
in next hdc, [sk next hdc, 2 hdc in next
hdc] across to last 2 sts, sk next st, hdc in
next st, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 for pattern until
piece measures 7 [71/2, 8] inches from beg,
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Small wonders
Noahs ark blanket

D E S IGN B Y M ICHELE WILCO X
A cherished childrens Bible story comes to life in this

precious, picture-perfect blanket thats sure to become
a family heirloom to treasure for generations.
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZE
29 inches square
MATERIAL S
TLC Cotton Plus medium

(worsted) weight yarn (31/2
oz/178 yds/100g per skein):
3 skeins #3100 cream
2 skeins #3503 spruce
1 skein each #3643 kiwi, #3645
mint, #3590 lavender,
#3222 yellow, #3706 light
rose, #3752 hot pink, #3252
tangerine, #3707 medium
rose and #3811 medium blue
Size 10 pearl cotton:
10 yds brown
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
GAUGE
7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc and 2 sc rows =

11/2 inches
PATTERN NOTES

otherwise stated.
Work in continuous rounds, do not join or
turn unless otherwise stated.
Blanket
Row 1: With spruce, ch 115, 2 dc in 4th
ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc),
*dc in each of next 3 chs, [dc dec (see
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Stitch Guide) in next 3 chs] twice, dc in

each of next 3 chs**, 3 dc in each of next
2 chs, rep from * across, ending last rep at
**, 3 dc in last ch, turn. (112 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in
same st, *dc in each of next 3 sts, [dc dec
in next 3 sts] twice, dc in each of next 3
sts**, 3 dc in each of next 2 sts, rep from
* around, ending last rep at **, 3 dc in
last st, turn.
row, fasten off.
Row 17: Join cream with sl st in first st,
rep row 2.
row, fasten off.
B o at
Bottom
Row 1: With kiwi, ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each ch across, turn. (30 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in each st
across with 3 dc in last st, turn. (34 dc)
Rows 47: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately]
twice. (42 sc at end of last row)
Row 8: Rep row 2. (46 dc)
Row 10: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 17 & 18: Rep row 9. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Sew to Blanket as shown in photo.
Port Hole
Make 3.
Rnd 1: With yellow, 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, join with sl st in next st. Fasten
off. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Join kiwi with sc in first st, sc in
next st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of next
2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join with sl
st in beg sc. Fasten off. (24 sc)
Sew in place on Bottom as shown in
photo.
House
Row 1: With medium rose, ch 13, sc in
2nd ch from hook and in each ch across,
turn. (12 sc)
Rows 218: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn.
Row 19: ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec
in last 2 sts, turn. (10 sc)
Rows 2027: [Rep rows 18 and 19 alternately] 4 times. (2 sc at end of last row)
Row 28: Sc dec in 2 sts. Fasten off.
Sew to top edge of Bottom as shown in
photo.
Door
Row 1: With mint, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from
Sew to House as shown in photo.
Accent on gifts
something blue
D E S IGN S B Y D I A NE S TONE
This exquisite choker and wrist sachet, worked in size 10

thread and adorned with flowers, ribbons and pearls,
add a perfect finishing touch to a brides ensemble.
Choker
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZE
1-inch-wide x 111/2 inches long,

excluding ties and flowers
MATERIAL S
Size 10 crochet cotton:

50 yds white
Sizes 9/1.25mm and 6/1.80mm steel
crochet hooks
Tapestry needle
Beading needle
1/4-inch-wide blue ribbon: 20 inches
Pearl beads:
46 white 4mm
4 white 6mm
2 white 5mm
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for this item.

PATTERN NOTE
Depending on length of your Choker, you

may need more or fewer 4mm beads and
more or less ribbon.
Choker
Row 1: With size 6 steel hook, ch 7, sc in
turn. (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, ch 2,
sk next 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, 2 sc
in next ch sp, sc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 to desired
length, leaving approximately 3/4-inch sp
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between ends of Choker for closing. At

end of last row, fasten off.
Edging
Thread 4mm beads onto crochet cotton,
working in ends of rows down side edge,
with size 6 hook, join with sl st in end of
last row, slide up bead, ch 1, sl st in end
of next row, [sk next row, (dc, {ch 1, dc}
twice) in next row, sk next row, sl st in
next row, slide up bead, sl st in next row]
across making sure beads stay to front of
work. Fasten off.
Rep on rem side edge, being careful that
beads line up evenly with first side. More
or less beads may be used, depending on
length of Choker.
Ties
Thread all 6mm beads on crochet cotton,
with size 9 steel hook, join with sl st between 3rd and 4th sc at 1 end of Choker,
slide up bead, ch 50, slide up bead, ch 1,

sk first ch past bead, sl st in next ch and in
each ch across, join with sl st in beg sl st.
Fasten off.
Rep on opposite end.
Rose
Make 2.
Row 1: With size 6 steel hook, ch 25, dc in

7th ch from hook, [ch 2, sk next ch, dc in
next ch] across, turn. (10 ch-2 sps)
Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, 5 dc, sc) in each of first 8
ch-2 sps (petals), (sc, 3 dc, sc) in each of last
2 ch-2 sps. Leaving long end, fasten off.
Beg with last petal, roll petals tightly,
with long end, sew through center of petals to secure.
Leaves
Make 2.
ch from hook sc in next ch, dc in each of

last 3 chs] twice. Fasten off.
Sew 1 set of Leaves to back of each Rose.
Dangle
Thread all 5mm beads onto crochet cotton, with size 9 steel hook, ch 1, slide up
bead, ch 32, slide up bead, ch 1, turn, sk
first ch past bead, sl st in each ch across,
sl st in ch of first bead. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave ribbon through ch sps of Choker.
Fold ends under and glue to secure.
Fold Dangle in half, sew fold approximately
3 inches to left of center on Choker.
Sew 1 4mm bead to center of each Rose.
Sew Roses and Leaves to Dangle as shown
in photo.
With size 6 steel hook, [ch 6, sl st in 2nd
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Accent on gifts
Circle of love
throw
D E S IGN B Y M A RY A NN S IPE S
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Stitched in plush, cloud-soft yarn, this beautiful creamy

white throw makes a special addition to a brides trousseau.
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHED SIZE
48 x 66 inches
M ATERIAL S
TLC Amore medium (worsted)

weight yarn (6 oz/278
yds/170g per skein):
10 skeins #3001 white
Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size
GAUGE
4 sc = 1 inch; Motif = 10 inches

SPECIAL STITCHES
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in place

indicated.
Beginning double crochet shell
(beg dc shell): Ch 4 (counts as first
dc and ch-1), (dc, {ch 1, dc} twice) in
same place.
Double crochet shell (dc shell): (Dc,
{ch 1, dc} 3 times) in place indicated.
Puff stitch shell (puff st shell): 2 dc in
next ch sp, ch 1, [yo, insert hook from
right to left around last dc, yo, pull up
lp] 4 times, yo, pull through all lps on
hook, ch 1, dc in same ch sp. Push puff
st to front of work.
Throw
First Motif
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 5, dc in 5th ch from hook,
ch 1, [dc in same ch, ch 1] 6 times, join
with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-5. (8 ch-1
sps, 8 dc)
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, sc in same ch
sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp] around, ch 3,
join with sl st in beg sc. (8 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, puff st shell
(see Special Stitches) in next ch-3 sp, [sc
in next st, puff st shell in next ch-3 sp]
around, join with sl st in beg sc. (8 puff st
shells)
Rnd 4: Beg dc shell (see Special Stitches)

in first st, ch 1, sk next puff st shell, [dc
shell (see Special Stitches) in next sc, ch 1,
sk next puff st shell] around, join with sl
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk next
ch-1 sp, hdc in next dc] twice, ch 1, sk
next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, sl st in next
ch-1 sp, *sc in next dc, [ch 1, sk next ch-1
sp, hdc in next dc] twice, ch 1, sk next
ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp,
rep from * around, join with sl st in beg
sc, turn.
Rnd 6 (WS): Ch 1, sk sl st, [sc in front lp
(see Stitch Guide) of each of next 7 sts and
chs, sl st in next sl st] around, join with sl
st in front lp of beg sc, turn.
dc in same st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in
next st, [ch 3, sk next 3 sts, V-st (see Special Stitches) in next sl st, ch 3, sk next 3
sts, sc in next st] around, ch 3, sk next 3
sts, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
Rnd 8: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in
same ch sp, ch 3, V-st in same ch sp, ch 2,
sk next ch sp, V-st in next st, ch 2, sk next
ch sp, sc in ch sp of next V-st, ch 2, sk next
ch sp, V-st in next st, ch 2, sk next ch sp,
[(V-st, ch 3, V-st) in ch sp of next V-st, ch
2, sk next ch-3 sp, V-st in next sc, ch 2, sk
next ch-3 sp, sc in ch sp of next V-st, ch
2, sk next ch-3 sp, V-st in next sc, ch 2, sk
next ch-3 sp] around, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-4.
Rnd 9: [Sc in ch sp of next V-st, (V-st, ch
3, V-st) in next corner ch-3 sp, sc in ch sp
of next V-st, dc shell in next ch-2 sp, sc in
next ch sp of next V-st, sk next ch-2 sp, dc
shell in next sc, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in ch
sp of next V-st, dc shell in next ch-2 sp]
around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 10: *Sc in ch sp of next V-st, ch 3, (sc,
ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp at corner, ch 3,
sc in ch sp of next V-st, sk next dc, sl st in
next sc, sk next dc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch
3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in
next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, sl st in next sc, sk
next dc] 3 times, rep from * around, join

Next Motif
Rnds 19: Rep rnds 19 of First Motif.
Rnd 10 (joining): With RS of Motifs tog,
sc in ch sp of next V-st, ch 3, sc in next
corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, sl st in corresponding corner ch-3 sp of last Motif, ch 1, sc
in same ch-3 sp on this Motif, ch 3, sc in
next ch-1 sp of next V-st, *sk next dc, sl
st in next sc, sk next dc, sc in ch sp of next
V-st, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sl st in
corresponding ch-3 sp of last Motif, ch 1,
sc in same ch sp on this Motif, ch 3, sc in
next ch-1 sp, rep from * across from corner to opposite corner as needed to join
Motifs, complete rnd as for First Motif.
Continue making and joining Motifs for 5
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At home
Field of daisies
afghan
D E S IGN B Y M A RTH A B ROOK S S TEIN F OR C A RON INTERN A TION A L
Easy, individual motif construction makes this beautiful

afghan a great portable project. Lacy floral squares make
it perfect for a feminine bedroom or pretty garden porch.
GAUGE
SKI L L L EVE L
Motif = 3 inches square
FINISHE D SIZE
PATTERN NOTE
46 x 59 inches

otherwise stated.
MATERIAL S
Caron Simply Soft medium

(worsted) weight yarn (6
oz/330 yds/170g per skein):
5 skeins #9707 dark sage
4 skeins #9701 white
Caron Simply Soft Brites medium
(worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315
yds/170g per skein):
1 skein #9606 lemonade
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
Tapestry needle
SPECIAL STITCHes
Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 2, 3 dc

in same place, drop lp from hook, insert
hook in top of beg ch-2, pull dropped
lp through.
Popcorn (pc): 4 dc in place indicated,
drop lp from hook, insert hook in top
of first dc of group, pull dropped lp
through.
Afghan
Solid Motif
Oh, Baby!
Change this beautiful design

into a precious baby blanket
simply by using sport or baby
yarn and omitting two vertical
and two horizontal motif rows.
58
Crochet! May 2008
Make 110 with dark sage and

63 with white.
ch 3 (see Pattern Note), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2,
3 dc in ring] 3 times, join with hdc in 2nd
ch of beg ch-3 to form ch sp. (4 ch sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in this ch sp, [ch 1, (3
dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch sp] around, ch 1,
3 dc in same ch sp as beg ch-3, ch 2, join
with hdc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, forming
last ch sp.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in this ch sp, *[ch 1, 3 dc
in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
next ch-2 sp] around, ending with (ch 1, 3
dc) in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in same ch sp
as beg ch-3, ch 2, join with sl st in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. Leaving long end, fasten off.
Daisy Motif
Make 48.
Rnd 1: With lemonade, ch 3, sl st in first
ch to form ring, ch 5 (counts as first dc and
ch-2), [dc in ring, ch 2] 7 times, join with
sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off. (8 ch
sps, 8 dc)
Rnd 2: Join white with sl st in any ch sp,
beg pc (see Special Stitches) in same ch
sp, [ch 2, pc (see Special Stitches) in next
ch sp, ch 3, pc in next ch sp] around, ch 3,
join with sl st in top of beg pc. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join dark sage with sl st in any
ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch sp, ch 1, 3
dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 1, rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Leaving long end, fasten off.
With RS tog and working in back lps (see
Stitch Guide), sew Motifs tog according to
diagram (see Fig. 1 on page 78).
Border
Rnd 1: Working in back lps, join lemonade with sc in 2nd ch of any ch-2 corner,
[sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next ch]
twice, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in first
ch of next ch-2 corner, *sc in 2nd ch of
next corner, [sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in
next ch] twice, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc
in first ch of next ch-2 corner, rep from *
across to next corner, ch 1, sc in 2nd
ch of next ch-2 corner, rep from around,
ending last rep at , join with hdc in beg
sc forming last ch sp.
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Pat t e r n s c o n t i n u e d
A special day
Co n t i n u ed fr o m pag e 17
First Neck Shaping

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in next sc,
sc in center dc of next shell] 6 [7, 8, 9, 10,
11] times, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Rows 1017 [1018, 1019, 1019,
1019, 1020]: Work in pattern. At end
of last row, fasten off.
2nd Neck Shaping
Row 9: Sk center 5 shells, join with sc in
center st of next shell, work in pattern
across, turn. (6 [7, 8, 9, 10, 11] shells)
Rows 1017 [1018, 1019, 1019,
1019, 1020]: Work in pattern. At end
of last row, fasten off.
Front
Row 1 (RS): Beg at bottom edge, ch 58
[66, 74, 82, 90, 98], sc in 2nd ch from
hook, [sk next ch, shell in next ch, sk next
ch, sc in next ch] across, turn. (14 [16, 18,
20, 22, 24] shells)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, sc in center st
of next shell, [shell in next sc, sc in center
st of next shell] across, ending with 2 dc
in last st, turn.
sc in center st of next shell] across, turn.
Rows 428: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately]
for pattern 13 times or to desired length,
ending last rep with row 2 and WS.
Add Sleeves
Row 1: With separate ball of yarn join
with sl st in first st of last row, ch 8 (first
Sleeve), fasten off, pick up yarn from row
28, ch 9 (2nd Sleeve), sc in 2nd ch from
hook, sk next ch, shell in next ch, sk next
ch, sc in next ch, sk next ch, shell in next
ch, sk next ch, work in pattern across sts
and ch for 2nd Sleeve, turn. (18 [20, 22,
24, 26, 28] shells)
Rows 24: Work in pattern across, turn.
First Neck Shaping
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in
next sc, sc in center dc of next shell] 6
[7, 8, 9, 10, 11] times, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
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Crochet! May 2008
121/2"
Shell
Front
17 [19, 211/2, 24, 261/2, 29]"
221/2
[24,
241/2,
241/2,
25]"
[14, 14, 161/2, 18, 18]"

2nd Neck 14
Shaping
Row 5: Sk center 5 shells join with sc in
center st of next shell, work in pattern
across, turn. (6 [7, 8, 9, 10, 11] shells)
Jacketuntil piece
Next rows: Work in pattern
Back
measures same as Back.
At end of last
row, fasten off.
19 [22, 24, 26, 29, 31]"
Assembly
Sew shoulder and top of Sleeve seam.
Sew side and Sleeve seam.
Bottom Edging
Rnd 1: Working in starting ch on opposite
side of row 1 on Front and Back, with size G
hook, beg at Jacket
side seam, join with sc in ch,
evenly sp 116Front
[128, 146, 161, 176, 164] sc
around bottom edge, join with sl st in beg
sc. (117 [129, 147, 162, 177, 165] sc)
221/2 [24, 241/2, 241/2, 25]"
Next rows: Work in pattern until piece

measures same as Back. At end of last
row, fasten off.
17 [19, 211/2, 24, 261/2, 29]"
91/2 [11, 12, 13, 14, 16]"
Sleeve Edging
Rnd 1: With size G hook, beg at seam, join
with sc in seam, evenly sp 50 [56, 59, 59,
59, 62] sc around outer edge, join with sl
st in beg sc. (51 [57, 60, 60, 60, 63] sc)
dc in same st, sk next 2 sts, [(dc, ch 1, dc)
in next st, sk next 2 sts] around, join with
sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rep on rem Sleeve.
Neck Edging
Rnd 1: Working around neck edge, join
with sc at seam to work across Back,
evenly sp 41 [43, 45, 45, 45, 47] sc across
Jacket
to next shoulder seam, evenly sp 57 [59,
Sleeve
61, 61, 61, 63] sc around, join with sl st
in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
21 [21, 22, 22, 23, 24]"
20 [201/2, 21, 21, 21, 211/2]"
121/2"
20 [201/2, 21, 21, 21, 211/2]"
Shell
Back
dc in same st, sk next 2 sts, [(dc, ch 1, dc)

in next st, sk next 2 sts] around, join with
sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
91/2 [91/2, 103/4, 103/4, 103/4, 12]"
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SKIRT
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZES

FINISHED GAR MENT
MEASURE MENTS
Hips: 36 inches (small) [40 inches

MATERIAL S

11 [13, 15, 17, 19, 21] balls
#42 pink
Sizes G/6/4mm, H/8/5mm,
I/9/5.5mm and J/10/6mm crochet
hooks or size needed to obtain
gauge
Tapestry needle
1-inch-wide elastic to fit waist
measurement
GAUGE
Size J hook: 1 shell = 11/4 inches; 5 shell

rows = 21/4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Skirt is worked from bottom to top.

otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Shell: 3 dc as indicated.
Skirt
Rnd 1 (RS): Beg at bottom with size J
hook, ch 112 [128, 144, 160, 176, 192], sl
st in first ch to form ring taking care not to
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Crochet! May 2008
twist, ch 1, sc in first ch, *sk next ch, shell

(see Special Stitch) in next ch, sk next ch**,
sc in next ch, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, join with sl st in beg sc, turn.
(28 [32, 36, 40, 44, 48] shells)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in
same st, [shell in next sc, sc in center dc
of next shell] around, ending with dc in
same st as beg ch-3, join with sl st in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in next sc,
sc in center dc of next shell] around, ending with shell in last sc, join with sl st in
beg sc, turn.
Rnds 412: [Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately
for pattern] 5 times ending with rnd 2.
Rows 1353: With size I hook work in
pattern. Skirt should measure 24 inches in
length at end of last rnd when smoothed
out to your size.
Waistband
Rnds 15: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. At end of
last rnd, fasten off.
Bottom Edging
Rnd 1: With RS facing, working in starting
ch on opposite side of rnd 1 and with size
H hook, join with sc in any ch, sc each
ch around, join with sl st in beg sc. (112
[128, 144, 160, 176, 192] sc)
dc in same st, sk next sc, [(dc, ch 1, dc) in
next st, sk next st] around, join with sl st
in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, 5 dc in next
ch-1 sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp, 5 dc in next
ch-1 sp] around, join with sl st in beg sc,
turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in each of
next 5 dc, [sc in next sc, dc in each of next
5 dc] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold Waistband in half toward WS, sew in
place leaving 2-inch opening.
Insert elastic, overlap ends 1 inch and sew
tog. Sew opening on Waistband closed.
JACKET
SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES

FINISHE D GARMENT
MEASUREMENTS

MATERIALS

12 [14, 16, 18, 20, 22] balls
#42 pink
Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm,
obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
3/4-inch rhinestone buttons: 5
Stitch markers
GAUGE
Size H hook: 5 shells = 6 inches; 5 shell

rows = 21/4 inches
PATTERN NOTE

otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Shell: 3 dc in place indicated.

J ac k e t
Back
Row 1 (RS): Beg at bottom edge, with
size H hook, ch 66 [74, 82, 90, 98, 106],
sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sk next ch, shell
(see Special Stitch) in next ch, sk next ch,
17 [19, 211/2, 24, 261/2, 29]"
17 [19, 211/2, 24, 261/2, 29]"
21 [21, 22, 22, 23, 24]"
221/2 [24, 241/2, 241/2, 25]"
221/2 [24, 241/2, 241/2, 25]"
sc in next ch] across,

turn. (16 [18, 20, 22,
14 [14, 14, 161/2, 18, 18]"
24, 26] shells)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see
Pattern Notes), dc in
same st, sc in cenJacket
Jacket
Jacket
ter dc of next shell,
Front
Sleeve
Back
[shell in next sc, sc
in center dc of next
shell] across, ending
with 2 dc in last st,
turn.
19 [22, 24, 26, 29, 31]"
91/2 [11, 12, 13, 14, 16]"
91/2 [91/2, 103/4, 103/4, 103/4, 12]"
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in
first st, [shell in next
sc, sc in center dc of
next shell] across,
ending with sc in
Row [3]: Ch 3, dc in same st, sc in center
in last st, turn.
last st, turn.
dc of next shell, [shell in next sc, sc in
Rows 430: [Rep rows 2 and 3 altercenter dc of next shell] [12, 14] times, 2
sc in center dc of next shell] across, turn.
nately] for pattern 14 times or to desired
dc in next sc, turn.
Rows 430: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alterlength, ending last rep with row 2 and
Rows [420]: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] for pattern 14 times or to desired
WS. At end of last row, fasten off.
nately] 9 times, ending last rep with row
length, ending last rep with row 2 and
[2]. At end of last row, fasten off.
Armhole Shaping
WS. At end of last row, fasten off.
Small & Medium Sizes Only
Armhole Shaping
Armhole Shaping
Row 1: With size H hook, join with sc in
2X-Large & 3X-Large Sizes Only
3rd dc of 2nd [3rd] shell, [shell in next sc, Row [1]: With size H hook, join with sc in
Row 1: With size H hook, join with sc in
sc in center dc of next shell] 12 times, 2
center dc of [4th, 5th] shell, [shell in next center dc of 2nd [3rd] shell, [shell in next
dc in next sc, leaving rem sts unworked,
sc, sc in center dc of next shell] 15 times,
sc, sc in center dc of next shell] across,
turn. (12 [12] shells)
2 dc in next sc, leaving rem sts unworked, ending with sc in last st, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, [shell in next
turn.
Rows 210: Work even in pattern. At end
Row [2]: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in next
of last row, do not fasten off.
2 dc in last sc, turn.
Armhole Shaping
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, turn.
sc in center dc of next shell] 12 times, 2
Large & X-Large Sizes Only
dc in next st, turn.
Row [1]: With size H hook, join with sl st
Rows 418 [419]: [Rep rows 2 and 3 al2 dc in next st, turn.
in 4th sc, ch 3, [sc center dc of next shell,
ternately] 8 [8] times, ending last rep with Rows [420, 421]: Work in pattern,
shell in next sc] across, ending with sc in
row 2 [3]. At end of last row, fasten off.
ending with row [2, 3]. At end of last row, last st, turn.
fasten off.
Armhole Shaping
Rows [210]: Work even in pattern. At
end of last row, do not fasten off.
Left Front
Armhole Shaping
Row [1]: With size H hook, join with sl st
For All Sizes
in 4th sc, ch 3, dc in same st, [sc center
Row 1: With size H hook, ch 34 [38, 42,
dc of next shell, shell in next sc] [12, 14]
46, 50, 54], sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sk
Row [1]: With size H hook, join with sc in
times, sc in center dc of next shell, 2 dc in next ch, shell in next ch, sk next ch, sc in
center
dc of [4th, 5th] shell, [shell in next
next sc, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
next ch] across, turn. (8 [9, 10, 11, 12, 13] sc, sc in center dc of next shell] across,
([12, 14] shells)
shells)
leaving last st unworked, turn.
Row [2]: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in next sc, Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, sc in center dc
sc in center dc of next shell] [12, 14] times, of next shell, [shell in next sc, sc in center Rows [212]: Work even in pattern. At
end of last row, do not fasten off.
shell in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, turn.
dc of next shell] across, ending with 2 dc
63
Neck Shaping
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in next

sc, sc in center dc of next shell] 3 times, 2
turn.
Rows 1218 [1219]: Work even in pattern. At end of last row, fasten off.
Rows 210 [210,

210, 210, 212,
212]: Work even in
pattern. At end of last
row, fasten off.
Rows [1220]: Work even in pattern.

Neck Shaping
Row 11 [11, 11, 11,
13, 13]: With size H
hook, join with sc in
center dc of 2nd shell,
work in pattern across,
turn.
Rows 1218 [1219,
1220, 1220,
1420, 1421]: Work
even in pattern across.
Neck Shaping
Sleeve
Neck Shaping
Row [11]: Ch 3, dc in same st, sc in center dc of next shell, [shell in next sc, sc
in center dc of next shell] [3, 4] times, 2
turn.

2 dc in next sc, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn.
Rows [1420, 1421]: Work even in
pattern. At end of last row, fasten off.
Right Front
For All Sizes
Row 1: With size H hook, ch 34 [38, 42,

46, 50, 54], sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sk
next ch, shell in next ch, sk next ch, sc in
next ch] across, turn. (8 [9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
shells)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, sc in center dc
of next shell, [shell in next sc, sc in center
dc of next shell] across, ending with 2 dc
in last st, turn.
sc in center dc of next shell] across, turn.
Rows 430: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] for pattern 14 times or to desired
length, ending last rep with row 2 and
WS. At end of last row, do not fasten off.
Armhole Shaping
sc in center dc of next shell] 6 [6, 6, 7, 8,
8] times, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
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Crochet! May 2008
Make 2.
Row 1: With size H

hook, ch 34 [34, 38,
38, 38, 42], sc in 2nd
ch from hook, [sk next
chs, shell in next ch, sk
next ch, sc in next ch]
across, turn. (8 [8, 9, 9,
9, 10] shells)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in
same st, [sc in center
dc of next shell, shell
in next sc] across, ending with sc in center
dc of next shell, 2 dc in
last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in
first st, [shell in next
sc, sc in center dc of
next shell] across, ending with shell next sc,
2 sc in last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in
same st, [sc in center dc of next shell,
shell in next sc] across, ending with sc in
center dc of last shell, 2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st,
[shell in next sc, sc in center dc of next
shell] across ending with sc in next to last
st, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, [sc
in center dc of next shell, shell in next sc]

across ending with sc in center dc of next
shell, dc in each of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st,
shell] across ending with sc in next to last
st, 2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each of next 3 sts, [sc
in center dc of next shell, shell in next st]
across, ending with sc in center dc of next

shell, sc in each of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next sc,
sk next sc, [shell in next sc, sc in center
dc of next shell] across ending with shell
in next sc, sc in next to last st, 2 sc in last
st, turn.
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next sc,
shell] across, ending with shell in next sc,
2 sc in last st, turn.
Row 11: Ch 3, dc in same st, [sc in center
dc of next shell, shell in next sc] across,
ending with sc in center dc of next shell, 2
dc in last st, turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, [shell in next
sc, sc in center dc of next shell] across,
ending with shell in next sc, 2 sc in last
st, turn.
Row 13: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [sc in center
dc of next st, shell in next sc] across, ending with sc in center dc of next shell, dc in
each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 14: Ch 3, sc in next st, shell in next

st, [sc in center of next shell, shell in next
sc] across, ending with dc in each of last
2 sts, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc in center dc
of next shell, shell in next sc] across ending with sc in last st, turn.
ending with 2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 17: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in center
dc of next shell, [shell in next sc, sc in
center dc of next shell] across, ending
with shell in next sc, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in first st, shell in next
st, [sc in center dc of next shell, shell in
next sc] across, ending with sc in last st,
turn.
ending with sc in center dc of last shell,
2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 20: Rep row 12.
Talking Crochet

st, sc in center dc of next shell] across,
shell in next sc, ending with sc in last st,
turn.
Row 22: Rep row 19.
Row 23: Rep row 12.
Row 24: Rep row 13.
Row 25: Ch 3, dc in same st, sc in next st,
shell] across, ending with shell in next
sc, sk next st, sc in next st, 2 dc in last st,
turn.
Row 26: Rep row 10.
Row 27: Rep row 19.
Row 28: Rep row 12.
Row 29: Rep row 21.
Row 30: Rep row 19.
Row 31: Rep row 12.
Row 32: Ch 3, dc in next st, [sc in center
dc of next shell, shell in next sc] across to
last 2 sts, dc in each of in last 2 sts, turn.
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Row 33: Rep row 12.
Row 34: Ch 3, [shell in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell] across, ending with
shell in next sc, dc in last st, turn.
Row 35: Rep row 19.
sc, sc in center dc of next shell] across, sc
in last st, turn.
Rows 3742 [3742, 3744, 3744,
3746, 3748]: [Rep rows 35 and 36 alternately] 3 [3, 4, 4, 5, 6] times. At end of
last rnd, fasten off.
Assembly
Sew shoulder seams.
Fold 1 Sleeve in half lengthwise, place
fold at shoulder seam, sew in place.
Rep with rem Sleeve.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Sleeve Edging
Rnd 1: Working in starting ch on opposite
side of row 1, with RS facing and size G
hook, join with sc at seam, evenly sp 31
[31, 35, 35, 35, 39] sc around, join with sl
st in beg sc. (32 [32, 36, 36, 36, 40] sc)
Rnd 2: With size H hook, ch 4 (counts as
first dc and ch-1), dc in same st, sk next

st, [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, sk next st]
around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-4. (16 [16, 18, 18, 18, 20] ch sps)
Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1, sc in same
ch sp, 5 dc in next ch sp, [sc in next ch sp,
5 dc in next ch sp] around, join with sl st
in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in each of
next 5 dc, [sc in next sc, dc in each of next
5 dc] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Front & Neck Edging
Row 1: With size G hook and RS facing,
join with sc at lower Right Front, evenly
sp 58 sc across to neck edge, 3 sc at corner, evenly sp 22 [23, 24, 25, 26, 27] sc
across to shoulder seam, evenly sp 24 sc
across Back neck edge, evenly sp 22 [23,
24, 25, 26, 27] sc across to shoulder seam,
3 sc in corner, evenly sp 59 sc across lower
Left Front, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around with
3 sc in center corner st, turn. Evenly sp
5 markers on Right Front for buttonhole
placement.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across to marker,
[ch 2, sk next 2 sts (buttonhole), sc across
Flower-of-the-month pins
GAUGE
Pansy
Gauge is not important for this project.
SKI L L L EVE L
Pa n s y
ch 1, 20 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg
sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 2: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), ch 1, sc in each st around, join
with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 3: Working in back lps, ch 3 (counts
as first dc), dc in each of next 2 sts, [ch 4,
sk next st, dc in each of next 3 sts] twice
(small petals), [ch 7, sk next st, dc in each
of next 3 sts] 3 times (large petals), ch 7, sk
last st, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next st, sc in
next st, [(sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc,
sc) in next ch sp, sc in next st, sk next st,
FINISHE D SIZE
3 inches in diameter
MATERIAL S
Plymouth Gold Rush super

fine (fingering) yarn
(3/4 oz/109 yds/25g per
cone):
35 yds color of choice
Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
3/4-inch button
11/2-inch pin back
Craft glue
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to next marker] 4 times, ch 2, sk next 2 sts

(buttonhole), sc in each st across with 3 sc
in each center corner st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across with 2
sc in each ch-2 sp and 3 sc in each center
corner st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
Bottom Edging
Row 1: With size H hook and RS facing,
join with sc in end of last row on Front
Edging, evenly sp 35 [39, 43, 47, 51, 55]
sc across to side seam, evenly sp 65 [73,
81, 89, 97, 105] sc across to next side
seam, evenly sp 36 [40, 44, 48, 52, 56]
sc across. Fasten off. (137 [153, 169, 185,
201, 217] sc)
Row 2: With RS facing, join with sc in first
st, sk next st, [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, sk
next st] across, ending with sc in last st,
turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 5 dc in next ch
sp, [sc in next ch sp, 5 dc in next ch sp]
across, ending with sc in last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, [dc in each of
next 5 dc, sc in next sc] across. Fasten off.
Sew buttons to Left Front opposite buttonholes. C!
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sc in next st] 3 times, *(sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr,
3 dtr, 4 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sc) in next ch-7 sp**,
sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st, rep
from * around, ending last rep at **, join
Rnd 5: Working across small petals, ch
1, sk first st, sl st in next st, [sk next st,

sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc
in each of next 5 sts, sk next 2 sc, sl st in
next st] 3 times, *sk next st, sc in each
of next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 9 sts**, sk next 2 sts, sl st in next
st, rep from * around, ending last rep at

**, sk last st, join with sl st in beg sl st.
Fasten off.
Sew button to center front.
Sew pin back to center back. C!
Baby animal trims

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

next sc, (sc, ch 3, sl st) in next sc, sc in
next sc, (sc, ch 3, sl st) in next sc, sc in
next sc, 2 sc in next sc, join with sl st in
beg sc. Leaving 12-inch end for sewing,
fasten off.
Snout
With size D hook and white, ch 3, 5 hdc
in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st in first
hdc. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew Head to Body.
Sew Snout to Head as shown in photo.
With straight stitches (see Fig. 1 on page
21) using black, embroider eyes, nose and
mouth as shown in photo.
B u n ny
Body
Rnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and white,
ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 12
sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc and in next
sc, pc (see Special Stitch) in next sc, 2 sc
in each of next 2 sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in
next sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next
2 sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, join with
sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Head
Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 2,
5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (see
Pattern Note).
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc]
twice, sc in next sc, *(sc, ch 5, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sc
in next ch, sc) in next sc (ear), sc in next
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sc, (sc, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc

in each of next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sc) in
next sc (ear), sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,
Inner Ear
Make 2.
With size D hook and pink, ch 3.

Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew Head to Body.
Sew Inner Ears to Ears.
With straight stitches (see Fig. 1 on
page 21), using black, embroider eyes as
shown in photo.
Glue white pompoms to Head for cheeks
and glue pink mini pompom between
cheeks for nose as shown in photo.
Frog
Body
Rnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and olive,
ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1,
12 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, (sc,
ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in
same ch as last sl st made, sl st in each of
next 3 chs, sc) in next sc (arm), 2 sc in next
sc, *(sc, ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch
2, sl st in same ch as last sl st made, sl st in
each of next 3 chs, sc) in next sc (leg), 2 sc
in each of next 3 sc, (sc, ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch
from hook, ch 2, sl st in same ch as last sl st
made, sl st in each of next 3 chs, sc) in next
sc (leg), 2 sc in next sc, (sc, ch 6, sl st in 3rd
ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in same ch as last
sl st made, sl st in each of next 3 chs, sc) in
next sc (arm), 2 sc in last sc, join with sl st
Head
Rnd 1 (RS): With olive, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd
ch from hook.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 5
times, join with sl st in beg sc. Leaving a
12-inch end for sewing, fasten off. (15 sc)
Eye
Make 2.
With size G hook and white, ch 2, 5 sc in

2nd ch from hook, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew Head to Body.
Sew Eyes to top of Head as shown in
photo.
With straight stitches (see Fig. 1 on page
21), using black, embroider pupils on eyes
and mouth as shown in photo. C!
Three-way scarf
Co n t i n u ed fr o m pag e 2 3

Rnd 2: Join with sl st in sp between any
2 sts, ch to fit across diameter of circle,
count sts and sl st between sts on opposite side, ch 1, sl st in each ch across.
Fasten off.
Tack Rose to RS of rnd 1.
Slide ends of Scarf through ch across to fit
around head, let ends dangle freely, having Rose over ring to rest at just below tip
of ear. C!
Short & sassy spring cardigan

for pattern] 6 times or to desired length

to underarm, ending last rep at row 6.
Left Front
Row 31: Sk next 70 [80, 90, 100, 110]
cross-sts, join with sl st between next 2
cross-sts, work in pattern across, turn.
(25 [30, 35, 40, 45] sts)
Rows 3243: [Rep rows 47 consecutively] 3 times.
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Row 44: Sl st in each st and each ch
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Row 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch sp, [ch 1, dc in
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with dc between last cross-st and dc, dc
in last st, turn.
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Row 7: Ch 4, [dc between cross-sts, ch
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cross-st and dc, ch 1, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 830: [Rep rows 47 consecutively
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Row 44: Rep row 4 leaving last 9 sts
unworked, turn.
Row 45: Ch 3, dc in next ch sp, work in
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Row 46: Work in pattern across, turn.
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Row 31: Ch 4, [dc in sp between crosssts, ch 1] 23 [28, 33, 38, 43] times, dc
in sp between cross-sts leaving rem sts
unworked, turn.
Rows 3243: [Rep rows 47 consecutively] 3 times.
across to 9th dc, ch 3, sk next st, work in
pattern across, turn.
Row 45: Work in pattern across ending
with dc in last st, turn.
Row 46: Ch 3, sk next st, work in pattern
across, turn.
Row 47: Work in pattern across to last
cross-st, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 4857: [Rep rows 47 consecutively] 3 times, ending last rep at row 6.
Back
Row 31: With RS facing, sk next 9 dc, join
with sl st in between next 2 cross-sts,
work in pattern across, leaving last 9 sts
unworked, turn.
Rows 3257: Work in pattern. At end of
Sew shoulder seams.
Sleeve
Make 2.
Row 1: Working across 1 long edge of

joined Motifs, with RS facing, join with sc
in center ch of ch-7 sp of first Motif, *ch 10,
sc between 5th and 6th dc on edge of same
Motif, ch 10**, sc in next ch-7 sp, rep from
* across, ending last rep at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 10 sc in each ch sp across,

turn. (120 sc)
Row 3: Ch 4, [sk next sc, dc in next sc, ch
1] across, ending with dc in last st, turn.
(60 ch sps)
Row 4: Ch 3, beg cross-st across, dc in last
st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch sp, [ch 1, dc in
sp between cross-sts] across, ending with
dc between last cross st and dc, dc in last
st, turn.
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Row 7 (inc): Ch 4, dc in same st, ch 1, [dc
between next 2 cross-sts, ch 1] across,
ending with dc between last cross-st and
dc, ch 1, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 815: [Rep rows 47 consecutively] twice.
Rows 1618: Rep rows 46.
Row 19: Ch 4, [dc in sp between next 2
cross-sts, ch 1] across, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 2023: Rep rows 1619. At end of
Sleeve Trim
Row 1: With RS facing, join with sc in
center ch of ch-7 sp on First Motif, *ch 10,
sc between 5th and 6th dc on edge of Mo-
No more crochet chaos

and resulting gauge (number of

stitches per inch over at least four
inches). If you make any crochet project in the future with
the same yarn in single crochet
or double crochet, your gauge
(stitches per inch) will remain the
same, so you wont have to make a
new swatch.
Use this same technique for
your favorite afghan making yarn,
worked in your favorite stitch
pattern. Repeat the process for
your other favorite baby or chil-
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drens items, lace work, and any

other crochet projects youre likely to make more than once. Of
course, these swatches go in your
crochet stuff notebook for future
reference.
Dont fall into the trap of
thinking that all yarns of the
same weight are sure to swatch
at the same gauge! There are
three factors that are apt to cause
problems should you fall into
the trap of thinking this might
be true. First, many yarns today
tif, ch 10**, sc in next ch-7 sp, rep from *

across, ending last rep at **, sc in center
ch of last ch-7, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 10 sc in each ch sp across.
Fasten off.
Fold 1 Sleeve in half lengthwise, place
fold at shoulder seam, sew in place.
Sew Sleeve seam.
Rep with rem Sleeve.
Trim
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join with sc in center st of back neck, ch 1, [sc in next dc, sc
in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, sc in next ch-1
sp] across back neck, 2 sc in end of each dc
row across to front to corner, 3 sc in corner,
2 sc in end of each row across to Motifs, [ch
10, sc between 5th and 6th dc on edge of
Motif, ch 10, sc in next ch-7 sp] rep to other
side, 2 sc in end of each row across to corner, 3 sc in corner, 2 sc in end of each row
across to back, sc in each dc and in each ch
sp across, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around with 10
sc in each ch sp across Motifs to last 4 sts
before right neck edge, ch 5, sk next 3
sts, sc in next st (buttonhole), sc in each st
around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew button opposite buttonhole. C!
are imported from European

mills. And in Europe, there are
DK (double knitting) weight
yarns (check labels!) that are in
between a medium and a light
weight, yet are labeled as medium weight for the American
market. The diameter of DK
weight yarns, therefore, will not
swatch the same as either a true
medium or light yarn.
Second, did you know dyes
can affect the true weight and diameter of yarns? When using any
white yarn, work another swatch
because white is the most likely
of all colors to thicken during the
dyeing process. This difference
may or may not affect your
gauge, but to ensure the proper
fit of a garment, its always best
to work a swatch.
Third, all fibers have natural
characteristics and tendencies
that are apt to affect gauge. For
example, cotton yarns have few,
if any, natural characteristics and
stitches tend to be more distinct
and separated than other yarns.
Many of todays yarns are blends
of various fibers and, thus, have
individual characteristics that
are dependent upon the percentages of fibers blended together. When in doubt, take the
time to swatch!
You dont need to make a
new swatch to check gauge as
long as you use the same yarn,
the same size of hook and the
same stitch or fancy stitch.
However, if you plan to crochet

a jacket in the same yarn but are
using a different pattern stitch,
like a shell pattern, you then must
work a new swatch. Any time you
make a swatch youre likely to use
again, save that swatch to save

time in the future.
Using these fun, creative techniques, crochet chaos can be transformed into crochet calm in a remarkably short amount of time! C!
An interview with cindy long

and to help people get through it.

Life is like a game, and we cant
take it too seriously. It feels good
knowing that others like my writing and that it helps relieve their
stress. Humor is just another aspect of my crochet hobby.
Cindys two teenaged daughters, Katie and Danielle, both ex-
pect crochet gifts from their mom

on holidays. Although his hobby
is baseball, Cindys husband, Dan,
has gotten involved in her humor
column as well. A couple of years
ago, he wrote an article about the
woes of tax time just to be funny.
When I read it, I giggled and asked
Carol if I could send it to her. Carol
Craft Cruises
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Joan Schrouder & Joan McGowan-Michael
S.America & Panama Canal (Nov 10)
Cynthia LeCount & Nancy Thomas
Christmas Craft Markets (Dec 7)
Pre-Cruise workshop with Horst Schulz in Berlin
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loved it, and it was published in the
March 2007 issue. He also wrote
articles for the November 2004 and
January 2007 issues about the various ways that my hobby was taking
over HIS life!
Afghans are Cindys favorite
projects to crochet, and she has
several around the house. I also

love to crochet complete baby
sets; they are quick to do and very
much appreciated. In addition, I
find crocheting vintage costumes
for Barbie dolls lots of fun.
So, my advice to you, if you
havent taken the time to read
Meet our design contest winners!

Continue for each Large Flower as desired

using the different colors of green.
Sew Small Flowers on Front as desired
with transparent thread.
Using chocolate, sew Skirt side seams.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc)

first ch sp, sc in next ch sp,
[(2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in next ch
sp, sc in next ch sp] around,
Bottom Trim
Rnd 1: With RS facing and size F hook,
join chocolate with sl st in any ch sp on
bottom edge of Skirt, ch 3, hdc in same
ch sp, ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) twice in next ch sp
and in each ch sp around, join with sl st in
2nd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 2: (2 hdc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first ch sp, *sk
next ch sp, sc in next ch sp, sk next ch sp**,
(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in next ch sp, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st
in top of beg hdc. Fasten off.
Drawstring
With size F hook and 2 strands
chocolate held tog, ch 280
[320, 360, 400]. Fasten off.
Weave through ch sps of
waistband, beg and end in
front of Skirt. C!
Waistband Trim
Rnd 1: With RS facing and size F hook,
working on top of Yoke and in ends of
rows, join chocolate with sl st in any row,
ch 3, sk next row, [hdc in next row, ch 1,
sk next row] around, join with sl st in 2nd
ch for beg ch-3.
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Special
Recognition
We were also quite
impressed with the following contest entries
and will be featuring
them in future issues
of Crochet!. Be sure and
look for them!
Cindys always delightful Hooks

& Humor column, next time
youre feeling down or the pressures of life are weighing heavily
on you, stop the rat race, make a
cup of tea, sit down and read Cindys column, and youre bound to
feel lighter when you get up! C!
Get up & go jacket & shorts

Collar
Row 1 (RS): Hold Jacket with RS facing,
join sky blue with sl st 5th st from Right
Front neck edge, evenly sp 12 [13, 14] hdc
along Right Front neck edge to shoulder,
evenly sp 20 [22, 24] hdc across back neck
and evenly sp 12 [13, 14] hdc down Left
Front to within 5 sts from Left Front Neck
Edge, turn. (44 [48, 52] hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next hdc, [sk next
hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] across to last 2 sts,
sk next st, hdc in last st, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until Collar measures 21/2 inches from row 1. At end of last
row, fasten off.

Fasten off.
Rep on rem Sleeve.
Jacket Edging
Rnd 1 (RS): Hold Jacket with RS facing and
Right Front at top, join sky blue with sl st in
end of row 1, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, sc evenly up Right Front to first row of Neck Shaping, 3 sc in first row, sc evenly around neck
edge and up side of Collar, working across
top of Collar, 3 sc in first st, sc in each st to
last st, 3 sc in last st, sc evenly down next
side of Collar and around neck edge to first
row of Neck Shaping on Left Front, 3 sc in
first row, sc evenly down Left Front to first
row, 3 sc in first row, working in starting
ch of opposite side of row 1, sc in each ch
around, join with sl st in back lp of beg sc.
Note: Mark Left Front for 3 buttonholes, with
bottom buttonhole 1/2 inch from bottom edge,
top buttonhole 4 inches from neck edge, and
3rd buttonhole centered between.
Rnd 2: With RS facing, ch 1, sc in same
st, working in back lps (see Stitch Guide)
only, sc in each sc and 3 sc in 2nd sc of
each corner to first buttonhole marker,
[ch 1, sk next sc (buttonhole), sc in each
sc around to next marker] twice, ch 1, sk
next sc (buttonhole), sc in each sc around,
Finishing
Sew Pocket in place on Front as shown in
photo.
Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
Sleeve Edging
Rnd 1: Hold 1 Sleeve with RS facing,
join sky blue with sc in seam, working in
starting ch on opposite side of row 1, sc in
each ch around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join
Pocket
Row 1 (WS): With sky blue, ch 15, 2 hdc
in 3rd ch from hook, [sk next ch, 2 hdc in
next ch] across to last 2 sts, sk next st, hdc
in last st, turn. (14 hdc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, 2 hdc in next hdc, [sk
next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] across to last
2 sts, sk next st, hdc in last st, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 3 inches from beg. At end of last
row, fasten off.
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Shorts
SKI L L L EVE L
FINISHE D SIZES
Instructions given fit childs size 2;

changes for 3 and 4 are in [ ].
FINISHED GAR MENT
MEASURE MENTS
Waist: 23 inches (2) [24 inches (3),

25 inches (4)]
MATERIAL S
Red Heart Soft Baby light

(Solids: 7 oz/575 yds/198g per
skein; Prints: 6 oz/430 yds/170g):
1 skein #8889 laddie print
1 oz/90 yds/28g #7822 sky blue
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Matching sewing thread
3/4-yd 1/2-inch-wide elastic buttons
GAUGE
16 hdc = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTE

otherwise stated
Shorts
Leg
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): Beg at bottom of leg with
laddie print, ch 49 [51, 53], hdc in 3rd ch

from hook and in each ch across, turn. (48
[50, 52] hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc across, turn.
Next rows: Rep row 2, inc 1 st each
end of every other row twice, then every
row 5 times. (62 [64, 66] hdc at end of
last row)
2 sts, sk next st, hdc in last st, turn.

Next rows: Rep last row until piece
measures 10 [101/2, 11] inches from beg.
Fasten off.
Crotch
Next row: Sl st in each of next 2 hdc, ch
2, hdc in each hdc across leaving last 2 sts
unworked, turn. (58 [60, 62] hdc)
Next row: Ch 2, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in first 2 hdc, hdc in each hdc across to
last 2 hdc, hdc dec in last 2 hdc, turn.
Next rows: Rep last row 4 times. (48 [50,
52] hdc at end of last row)
Next row: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next hdc, [sk
next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] across to last
Assembly
Sew 1 edge of right leg to 1 edge of left leg
from waistband to bottom of Crotch, rep
for other side seam. Fold shorts so front
seam is over back seam. Sew leg seam.
Sew Pocket in place as shown in photo.
Back Pocket
With sky blue, work same as Pocket for
Jacket.
Finishing
Cut elastic to fit waist, sew ends tog to
form circle. Fold waistband down 3/4 inch
to cover elastic, easing any fullness to fit.
Sew in place. C!
Noahs ark blanket

using French knot (see Fig. 1), with spruce,

embroider door knob as shown in photo.
Window
Row 1: With yellow, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from
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French Knot
Fig. 1
At end of last
row, fasten off.
Sew to House as
shown in photo.
Using straight
stitch (see Fig. 2),
with spruce,
Straight Stitch
Fig. 2
embroider Window panes with French

knot in center as shown in photo.
Roof
Row 1: With kiwi, ch 30, sc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each of next 12 chs, sc dec
in next 3 chs, sc in each ch across, turn.
(27 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 12 sts, sc
dec in next 3 sts, sc in each st across, turn.
(25 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 12 sts, sc
dec in next 3 sts, sc in each st across. Fasten off. (23 sc)
Sew Roof to top of House as shown in
photo.
Fish
Head
Rnds 13: With tangerine, rep rnds 13
of Port Holes. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in
next st] 3 times, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st,
[sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc

in next st] twice, sc in each of
last 2 sts. (25 sc)
Tail
Row 5: Now working in rows,
ch 1, sc in each of next 3 sts,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc
in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn.
(5 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of
first 2 sts, sl st in next st, 2
sc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
(9 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts, sl st in
next sl st, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
With brown pearl cotton, embroider
French knot for eye and straight stitch for
mouth as shown in photo.
Sew Fish to Blanket as shown in photo.
Turtle
Shell
Rnd 1: With medium rose, ch 4, sl st in first
ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st,
[sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around, join
with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. (18 sc)
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Rnd 3: Join yellow with sc in first st, sc in
next st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of next
2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join with sl
st in beg sc. Fasten off. (24 sc)
Rnd 4: Join medium rose with sc in first
st, sc in each st around, join with sl st in
beg sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in
next st, [sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next
st] around, join with sl st in beg sc. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts, 2 sc
in next st, [sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in
next st] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off. (36 sc)
Head
Rnd 1: With mint, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, do not join. (6 sc)
Rnds 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around. At
end of last rnd, fasten off.
French knot for eyes as shown in photo.
Sew Head to Shell as shown in photo.
Leg
Make 4.
With mint, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook

and in each of next 3 chs, 3 sc in last ch,
working on opposite side of ch, sc in each
ch across. Fasten off.
Sew 2 Legs to each side of Shell as shown
in photo.
Tail
With mint, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook
and in each ch across. Fasten off.
Sew to Shell as shown in photo.
Bird
Body
Rnds 13: With medium blue, rep rnds
13 of Port Hole. (18 sc)
next st] around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Head
Rnds 13: With medium blue, rep rnds
13 of Port Hole. At end of last rnd, fasten off. (18 sc)
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Using French knot, with brown pearl cotton, embroider eye as shown in photo.
Sew Head to Body.
Wing
Make 2.
With medium blue, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch

from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc
in next ch, 6 dc in last ch, working on opposite side of ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next
ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Fasten off.
Sew 1 Wing to back of Body and 1 Wing
on front of Body as shown in photo,
Tail
With medium blue, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each ch across, ch 4, sl st in
2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in
last ch, sl st in end of last sc, ch 4, sl st in
2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in
last ch, sl st in end of last sc, working on
opposite side of beg ch-7, sc in each ch
across. Fasten off.
Sew straight edge on Tail to Body as
shown photo.
Sew Bird to Blanket as shown in photo.
Using straight stitch, with tangerine, embroider beak as shown in photo.
El e p h a n t
Head
Rnd 1: With lavender, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st]
around. (18 sc)
next st] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around, join with sl st
Using satin stitch (see Fig. 3), with brown
pearl cotton, embroider eyes as shown in
photo.
Satin Stitch
Fig. 3
Ear
Make 2.
Rnds 14: Rep rnds 14 of Head. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Sl st in first st, turn, sk sl st, [2 sc
in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts] 5 times,
sl st in next st. Fasten off.
Sew 1 Ear to each side of Head.
Trunk
Rnd 1: With lavender, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch
Rnd 2: Working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), sc in each st around.
Rnds 3 & 4: Sc in each st around.
Rnds 615: Sc in each st around. At end
of last rnd. Fasten off.
Sew Trunk to Head as shown in photo.
Sew Elephant to Blanket as shown in photo.
Giraffe
Head
Rnds 15: With hot pink, rep rnds 15 of
Elephant Head. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in each st around.
Nose
Row 7: Now working in rows, sc in each
of first 6 sts, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (6 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st
across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (8 sc)
turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sts] across,
turn. (4 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sts] across.
Fasten off. (2 sc)

French knot for eye as shown in photo.
Using straight stitch, with brown pearl
cotton embroider Nose for mouth as
shown in photo.
Neck
Row 1: With hot pink, ch 21, sc in 2nd
ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
(20 sc)
Row 9: Join yellow with sc in first st, sc in
Row 10: Sl st in first st, [ch 3, sl st in next

st] across. Fasten off.
Spot
Make 5.
With light rose, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from

hook, join with sl st in beg sc, Fasten off.
Sew Spots to Neck as shown in photo.
Ear
Make 2.
Row 1: With hot pink, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch

from hook and in each of next 2 chs, 3 sc
in last ch, working on opposite side of ch,
sc in each of last 3 chs, turn.

in each of next 3 sts, sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
Fold flat edge in half and sew in place on
Head as shown in photo.
Horn
Make 2.
With tangerine, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from

hook and in each of next 3 chs, 6 sc in last
ch, sl st in next ch on opposite side of ch.
Fasten off.
Sew Horns to Head and sew Giraffe to
Blanket as shown in photo. C!
Something blue
Wrist Sachet
SKI LL L EVE L
FINISHED SIZE
1-inch-wide x 51/2 inches long,

excluding ties and sachet
M ATERIA L S
Size 10 crochet cotton:

50 yds white
Sizes 7/1.65mm and 6/1.80mm
steel crochet hooks
Tapestry needle
Beading needle
1/4-inch-wide blue ribbon: 20 inches
Pearl beads:
27 white 4mm
4 white 5mm
Small cotton ball
Fragrant oil of your choice
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for this item.

PATTERN NOTE
Depending on length of your wrist band

you may need more or fewer 4mm beads
and more or less ribbon.
Wrist Band
Row 1: With size 6 steel hook, ch 7, sc in
turn. (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, ch 2,
sk next 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
in next ch sp, sc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 to desired
length, leaving approximately 3/4-inch sp
between ends of Wrist Band for closing.
Edging
Thread 4mm beads onto crochet cotton,
working in ends of rows down side edge,
with size 6 hook, join with sl st in end of
last row, slide up bead, ch 1, sl st in end
of next row, [sk next row, (dc, {ch 1, dc}
twice) in next row, sk next row, sl st in
next row, slide up bead, sl st in next row]
across making sure beads stay to front of
work. Fasten off.
Rep on rem side edge, being careful that
beads line up evenly with first side. More
or less beads may be used, depending on
length of Wrist Band.
Ties
Thread all 4mm beads on crochet cotton,
with size 7 steel hook, join with sl st be-
tween 3rd and 4th sc at 1 end of Choker,

slide up bead, ch 40, slide up bead, ch 1,
sk first ch past bead, sl st in next ch and in
each ch across, join with sl st in beg sl st.
Fasten off.
Rep on opposite end.
Weave ribbon through ch sps. Fold ends
under and sew to secure.
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Sachet
Front/Back
Make 2.
Rnd 1: Form a loop with end of crochet cotton, with size 6 steel hook, ch 3
(counts as first dc), 15 dc in ring, pull end
of crochet cotton to close ring, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
[dc in next st, ch 1] around, join with sl st
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 3, [sc in
next ch sp, ch 3] around, join with sl st in
beg sc. Fasten off.
Assembly
Place oil on cotton ball.
Holding Front and Back with WS tog and
with size 6 steel hook, working through

both thicknesses, join with sl st in any ch
sp, ch 4, (dc, ch 1, dc) in same ch sp, sl st
in next ch sp, slide up bead, ch 1, sl st in
same ch sp, [(dc, {ch 1, dc} twice) in next
ch sp, sl st in next ch sp, slide up bead, ch
1, sl st in same ch sp] around, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off.
Rose
Row 1: With size 6 steel hook, ch 25, dc in
7th ch from hook, [ch 2, sk next ch, dc in
next ch] across, turn. (10 ch-2 sps)
Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, 5 dc, sc) in each of first
8 ch-2 sps (petals), (sc, 3 dc, sc) in each
of last 2 ch-2 sps. Leaving long end, fasten off.
Beg with last petal, roll petals tightly,
with long end, sew through center of petals to secure.
Dangle
Thread all 5mm beads onto crochet cotton, with size 7 steel hook, ch 1, slide up
bead, ch 32, slide up bead, ch 1, turn, sk
first ch past bead, sl st in each ch across,
sl st in ch of first bead. Fasten off.
Assembly
Weave ribbon through rnd 2. Sew ends
tog as shown in photo.
Fold Dangle in half, sew fold to back of
Rose.
Sew 1 4mm bead to center of Rose.
Sew Rose to center of Sachet as shown in
photo.
Sew Sachet to center of Wrist Band as
shown in photo. C!
Field of Daisies afghan

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in this ch sp, *ch 1, [sk

next st, sc in next st, ch 1] across to next
corner**, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch sp, rep
from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in
first ch sp, ch 1, join with sl st in beg sc.
Fasten off.
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Rnd 3: Join white with sl st in any corner

ch sp, ch 6 (counts as first dc and ch-3),
dc in same ch sp, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in each
ch sp across to next corner**, (dc, {ch 3,
dc} twice) in next corner ch sp, rep from
* around, ending last rep at **, dc in first
ch sp, ch 3, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-6.
Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 7 (counts as
first dc and ch-4), dc in same ch sp, (dc, ch
3, dc) in each ch-2 sp around with (dc, ch
4, dc) in each corner ch-3 sp, join with sl
Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 8 (counts as
first dc and ch-5), dc in same ch sp, (dc, ch
4, dc) in each ch-3 sp around with (dc, ch
5, dc) in each corner ch-4 sp, join with sl
Rnd 6: Sl st in first ch-5 sp, ch 8, dc in
same ch sp, (dc, ch 4, dc) in each ch-4 sp
around with (dc, ch 5, dc) in each corner
ch-5 sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg
ch-8. Fasten off. C!
Field of Daisies Afghan

Diagram
Fig. 1
PLACEMENT KEY
n White
n Dark sage
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Standard Yarn Weight System
Skill Levels
Categories of yarn, gauge ranges, and recommended hook sizes.
Beginner projects
for first-time
crocheters using basic stitches.
Minimal shaping.
Yarn Weight Symbol &

Category Names
Easy projects
using basic
stitches, repetitive stitch patterns,
simple color changes, and simple
shaping and finishing.
Sock,
Fingering,
Baby
Sport,
Baby
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
2.253.5mm
3.54.5mm
4.55.5mm
5.56.5mm
6.59mm
9mm and
larger
Recommended Hook
U.S. Size Range
B1E4
E47
7I9
I9K101/2
K101/2
M13
M/N13 and
larger
Type of Yarns in
Category
DK, Light
Worsted
Worsted,
Afghan, Aran
Super
Chunky,
Roving
Chunky,
Craft, Rug
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 t i tc h G u i d e
A bb r e v i a t i o n s
beg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . begin/beginning
bpdc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post double crochet
bpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post single crochet
bptr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post treble crochet
CC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color
ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain stitch
ch-. . . . . . . . . . . refers to chain or space previously
made (i.e., ch-1 space)
ch sp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space
cl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster
cm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s)
dc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet
dec. . . . . . . . . . . . .decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
fpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet
fpsc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet
fptr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet
g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s)
hdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet
inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing
lp(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . loop(s)
MC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . main color
mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . millimeter(s)
oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
pc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn
rem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remaining
rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . repeat(s)
rnd(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s)
RS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side
sc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet
sk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . skip(ped)
sl st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch
sp(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)
st(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es)
tog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . together
tr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet
trtr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . triple treble crochet
WS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side
yd(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s)
yo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over
Single crochet decrease
(sc dec): (Insert hook, yo,
draw lp through) in each of
the sts indicated, yo, draw
through all lps
on hook.
Example of 2-sc dec
Chainch: Yo, pull through

lp on hook.
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 crochet

dtr: Yo 3 times, insert hook in
st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull
through 2 lps], 4 times.
Front post stitchfp:

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

decrease (hdc dec): (Yo,
insert hook, yo, draw lp
through) in each of the sts
indicated, yo, draw through
all lps on hook.
Example of 2-hdc dec
Half double crochet

hdc: Yo, insert hook in st,
yo, pull through st, yo, pull
through all 3 lps on hook.
Back
Front
Post of
Stitch
Double crochet decrease

(dc dec): (Yo, insert hook,
yo, draw loop through, draw
through 2 lps on hook) in
each of the sts indicated,
yo, draw through all lps on
hook.
Example of 2-dc dec
U n i t e d S tat e s
United Kingdom
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
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Hooks & humor

B y C I N D Y LON G
a Quick cleanup
Last week my mother-in-law called
and asked if she could drop by for
luncha nice gesture and one I
would normally welcomeuntil I
looked around the house.
My entire home was in CHAOSCrochet Hobby All Over
Surfaces. I had an unfinished doily
on the end table, a half-finished
afghan in a brown paper bag sitting by the door, two yarn catalogs
open on the coffee table (topped
with a barely-started table runner),
and in the kitchen, a stack of hand
towels waiting to be topped.
I told her of course, come right
over. That left me with exactly 12
minutes to get everything straightened upif she hit all the red lights.
Now, where do I put everything?
My first thought was to stuff it
all in the closet. No good. It was already full from last weeks cleaning.
Okay, I could at least put the bagged
afghan in the oven. It would be out
of sight. What about the doily? If I
place a small dish of cookies on the
unfinished portion, no one would
ever know. Plus, its cookies.
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although the dog-eared pages and
underlining might give them away.
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her. Come inlet me hang up
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