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CUDDLE-UP CROCHET
Warm & Cozy Scarves, Hats,
Slippers & More!

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Take 60 Hat
Design by Jackie Daugherty
18 Holiday Wonderland Doily
Design by Gemma Owen 54 Embroidered Tunisian
Mittens
20 Waiting for Santa Design by Margret Willson
Design by Kristin Kauten

22 Winter Twilight Throw IN EVERY ISSUE

Design by Darla J. Fanton 6 Designer Spotlight
Eyelet Shawl
24 Winter Cheer Centerpiece Design by Elisabeth Davis
Design by Gemma Owen de Herraiz
28 A Creature Was Stirring 10 Beginner’s Luck
Design by Kristin Kauten Frosty Friend Place Mat
Design by Joyce Geisler
32 Snowflower Table Runner
12 Fast, Easy, Fun!
Design by Gwen Buttke
McGannon Tasseled Mug Rug
Design by Angela Plunkett
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34 Holiday Snow Afghan
Design by Katherine Eng 14 Touch of Style
Holiday Sparkle Scarf
36 Snowman Family Design by Joyce Geisler
Designs by Agnes Russell
16 Scraps Delight
High Tech Cozy
CUDDLE-UP CROCHET Design by Pia Thadani
40 Chrysanthemum Cowl
Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay 44 In the World of Crochet
Bonus Pattern: Red Scarf
42 Beautiful Bow Head Wrap Design by Jackie Daugherty
Design by Terry Day
47 Product Review
48 Tunisian Origami Slippers 64 Yarn Weights
Design by Rohn Strong 64 Buyer’s Guide
50 Chunky Chain Button 64 Skill Levels
Scarf & Hat 65 Stitch Guide
Designs by Kathy Olivarez 66 Design Directory

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I am so excited to introduce this issue of Crochet-World.com

Crochet World to you! First, it is my favorite
time of the year; I look forward to the change EDITOR Jackie Daugherty
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Brad Snow
of the seasons and I love snow. I anticipate PUBLISHING SERVICES DIRECTOR Brenda Gallmeyer
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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Eyelet Shawl
Design by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 72 inches
Length: 30 inches
MATERIALS
• Cascade Yarns Roslyn
light (DK) weight merino
wool/silk yarn (31/2 oz/
383 yds/100g per ball):
2 balls #24 teal
• Size K/101/2/6.5mm Tunisian
crochet hook with 24-inch cable
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers: 3
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking board and pins
GAUGE
16 sts = 4 inches; 13 rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Each Tunisian row is worked in
2 steps: the Forward Pass and
the Return Pass. Right side of
work is always facing.
First loop on hook is always
included in stitch count of
Forward Pass.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
First loop of row counts as first
stitch unless otherwise stated.
When working a repeat of row
3 and instructed to work in a
stitch, you may be working in
a stitch or an eyelet space.
Optional: To see increase
stitches easily, place stitch
markers on first and last
stitches and move up as each
row is completed.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Increase (inc): Add a TKS in
sp between 2 existing sts by
inserting hook between sts, yo,
and pull up a lp.
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Single crochet bind off
(sc bind off): Insert hook in
next st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull
through both lps on hook.
Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS):
Insert hook through work from SHAWL
front to back between strands Ch 5.
of next vertical bar (see illustra-
tion), yo, pull lp through. Row 1 Forward Pass: Pull up
lp in 2nd ch from hook and each
ch across. (5 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to end.
Tunisian Knit Stitch (5 TKS)
About the Designer
Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz
I learned to crochet in 2007 after
buying a crochet magazine in a
London airport. Once I got home
after my trip, I used the magazine
to learn how to make chain stitches
and single crochet and never looked
back! I started designing patterns a
couple of years later when I wanted
to make specific items and couldn’t
find patterns for what I had in mind.
My favorite projects are shawls—I love how versatile they are. You
can make them in all different types of yarn and they are great
accessories all year round, from light lace-weight shawlettes in
summer to heavy, wool yarn wraps in winter. Crochet lace is my
passion and so, as well as lacy shawls, I love making lacy doilies.
DESIGNER’S TIPS
Use a stitch marker to mark the center stitch. Tunisian crochet
stitches are a bit more difficult to read than regular crochet so stitch
markers can be a real help. If you’re nervous, you can also mark
the first and last stitches until you get used to where the increases
are placed.
Count your stitches every few rows to make sure you haven’t lost
(or picked up!) any stitches along the way.
Once you’ve finished the shawl, take the time to block it. Blocking
can seem tedious, but it really opens up the stitches and helps the
shawl to lie perfectly flat.
 Rows of Tunisian Knit
Stitch and eyelets
alternate to create a
pretty, practical and
cozy shawl. Layer it
over your coat on cold
days or wear it over a
coordinating outfit when
a little extra warmth is
needed indoors.
Row 2 Forward Pass: Inc
(see Special Stitches) between
first st (see Pattern Notes)
and 2nd st, TKS (see Special
Stitches) in next st, inc between
next 2 sts, TKS in next st, place
marker (see Pattern Notes) on
this st (center st), inc between
next 2 sts, TKS in next st, inc
between next 2 sts, TKS in
last st. (9 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to
end. (9 TKS)
Row 3 Forward Pass: Inc
between first st and 2nd st, TKS
in each st (see Pattern Notes)
to center st, inc between last st
worked and center st, TKS in
center st (move marker up), inc
between center st worked and
next st, TKS in each st to last st,
inc between last st worked and
last st of the row, TKS in last st.
(13 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to end.
(13 TKS)
Rows 4–10: [Rep row 3] 7 times.
(41 TKS)
Row 11 Forward Pass (eyelet
row): Inc between first st and
2nd st, *[yo, sk next st, TKS in
next st] 9 times*, yo, sk next st,
inc between sk st and center st,
TKS in center st (move marker
up), inc between center st just
made and next st, rep between
*, yo, inc between last st worked
and last st of the row, TKS in
last st. (45 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to end.
(25 TKS, 20 eyelets)
Rows 12–21: [Rep row 3] a total
of 10 times. (85 TKS)
Row 22 Forward Pass (eyelet
row): Inc between first st and
2nd st, *[yo, sk next st, TKS in
next st] 20 times*, yo, sk next st,
inc between sk st and center st,
TKS in center st (move marker
up), inc between center st just
made and next st, rep between
*, yo, inc between last st worked
and last st of the row, TKS in
last st. (89 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to end.
(47 TKS, 42 eyelets)
Rows 23–32: [Rep row 3] a total
of 10 times. (129 TKS)
Row 33 Forward Pass (eyelet
row): Inc between first st and
2nd st, *[yo, sk next st, TKS in
next st] 31 times*, yo, sk next st,
inc between sk st and center st,
TKS in center st (move marker
up), inc between center st just
made and next st, rep between
*, yo, inc between last st worked
and last st of the row, TKS in
last st. (133 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to end.
(69 TKS, 64 eyelets)
Rows 34–43: [Rep row 3] a total
of 10 times. (173 TKS)
Row 44 Forward Pass (eyelet
row): Inc between first st and
2nd st, *[yo, sk next st, TKS in
next st] 42 times*, yo, sk next st,
inc between sk st and center st,
TKS in center st (move marker
up), inc between center st
just made and next st, rep
between *, yo, inc between last
st worked and last st of the
row, TKS in last st. (177 lps
on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull
through 1 lp on hook, *yo,
pull through 2 lps on hook,
rep from * to end. (91 TKS,
86 eyelets)
Rows 45–54: [Rep row 3] a
total of 10 times. (217 TKS)
Row 55 Forward Pass
(eyelet row): Inc between
first st and 2nd st, *[yo,
sk next st, TKS in next st]
53 times*, yo, sk next st, inc
between sk st and center
st, TKS in center st (move
marker up), inc between
center st just made and next
st, rep between *, yo, inc
between last st worked and
last st of the row, TKS in last
st. (221 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull
through 1 lp on hook, *yo,
pull through 2 lps on hook,
rep from * to end. (113 TKS,
108 eyelets)
Rows 56–65: [Rep row 3] a
total of 10 times. (261 TKS)
Row 66 Forward Pass
(eyelet row): Inc between
first st and 2nd st, *[yo, sk
DECEMBER 2017
next st, TKS in next st] 64 times*,
yo, sk next st, inc between sk st
and center st, TKS in center st
(move marker up), inc between
center st just made and next st,
rep between *, yo, inc between last
st worked and last st of the row,
TKS in last st. (265 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to end.
(135 TKS, 130 eyelets)
Rows 67–73: [Rep row 3] 7 times.
(293 TKS)
Row 74 Forward Pass: Inc
between first st and 2nd st, *[TKS
in next st, ch 2, sk next st] across*
to center st, inc between last st
worked and center st, TKS in
center st, inc between center st
and next st, rep between * to last
st, inc between last st worked and
last st of the row, TKS in last st.
(297 lps on hook)
Return Pass: Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, *yo, pull through
2 lps on hook, rep from * to end.
(153 TKS, 144 eyelets)
Row 75: Sc bind off (see Special
Stitches) in each TKS and ch sp.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Block to finished measurements
to open eyelets. CW
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BEGINNER’S LUCK
Frosty Friend
Place Mat
Design by Joyce Geisler

BEGINNER

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Place Mat: 15 inches x 20 inches
Snowman: 41/4 inches tall x
23/4 inches wide
MATERIALS
• Omega Sinfonia light
(DK) weight mercerized
cotton yarn (31/2 oz/
218 yds/100g per skein):
2 skeins #823 garnet
1 skein #801 white
1 yd each #840 green leaf,
#803 black and #821
mandarin
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• White sewing thread
GAUGE
10 dc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or
round counts as first double
crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Beginning with row 3 of Place
Mat, do not carry white across
each row. Roll a small ball of
white to use on opposite end of
Place Mat.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first half double cro-
chet unless otherwise stated.
Crochet a set of these festive place mats and add a
touch of holiday fun to your home this season!
PLACE MAT
Row 1: With garnet, ch 104, dc
in 4th ch from hook, dc in each
rem ch across, turn. (102 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), dc in each of next 3 dc,
join (see Pattern Notes) change
color to white (see Stitch
Guide), dc in each of next 94 dc,
with garnet, dc in each of next
4 dc, turn. (102 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next
3 dc, with white (see Pattern
Notes), dc in each of next 3 dc,
with garnet, dc in each of next
88 dc, with white, dc in each of
next 3 dc, with garnet, dc in each
of next 4 dc, turn. (102 dc)
Rows 4–36: Rep row 3.
Row 37: Rep row 2. Fasten
off white.
Row 38: With garnet, ch 3, dc in
each dc across. Fasten off.
SNOWMAN
Head
Rnd 1: With white, form a
slip ring (see illustration),
ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. Pull tail of slip ring
tight to close opening. (12 dc)

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 tapestry needle and black yarn
embroider 3 French knots (see
illustration) evenly on Body.
2

4" end 1

Straight Stitch
1
Nose 11 1
11
2 22
Using photo as a guide, thread French
French
French Knot
Knot
Knot

tapestry needle with length of FINISHING

Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),
hdc in same st as beg ch-2, 2 hdc
in each dc around, join in 2nd ch
of beg ch-2. Fasten off. (24 hdc)
Body
Rnd 1: Rep rnd 1 of Head. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg
ch-3, 2 dc in each dc around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg
ch-3, 2 dc in each of next 11 dc, to
attach Body to Head, sl st to any
st on Head, 2 dc in each of next
12 dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Fasten off. (48 dc)
mandarin yarn, draw through Block Place Mat and Snowman
from back of Head to front and piece. When dry, with sewing
make straight stitch to the needle and white thread, sew
right to form the Nose. Snowman to lower right corner
Button of Place Mat so that the bottom
is sitting on row 2 of Place Mat
Make 3. and 1/2 inch from right edge
Using photo as a guide, with white sts. CW
Teach Someone to Crochet!
Stephanie learned to crochet while working at Annie’s
Publishing, publisher of Crochet World. Recently she decided
to move to Colorado to experience life in a new city. Stephanie’s
roommate, Emma, was intrigued by her new hobby and asked
Stephanie to teach her. Emma is now crocheting her second
scarf and is totally hooked!

SCARF
Row 1: With green, leaving
a 1-inch length at beg, ch 25,
leaving a rem 1-inch length,
fasten off. Fray 1-inch ends
slightly to make a fringe. Tie
around neckline of Snowman.
FEATURES
Snowman features can be added
after blocking to avoid any color
bleed during blocking.
Eyes & Mouth
Using photo as a guide, thread
tapestry needle with length
of black yarn, draw through
from back of Head to front and Stephanie (right) is shown teaching her roommate, Emma, to crochet.
make straight stitches (see
illustration) to form the Eyes Do you have a teaching story to share? Email editor@crochet-world.com
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FAST, EASY, FUN!
Tasseled Mug Rug When working in spike cluster,
do not count or work in closing
Design by Angela Plunkett chain-1.
PATTERN NOTES SPECIAL STITCH
EASY
To increase width of the Mug Spike cluster (spk cl): Insert
Rug, increase number of begin- hook 2 sts to right of next st
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ning chains in multiples of 6. 1 row below, yo and pull up a lp,
6 inches x 6 inches, excluding insert hook 1 st to right of next
tassels Weave in loose ends as work
progresses. st 2 rows below, yo and pull up a
MATERIALS lp, insert hook in next st 3 rows
• Lion Brand Yarn Kitchen When changing color, carry below, yo and pull up a lp, insert
Cotton medium and work over color not in use hook in first st to left of next st
(worsted) weight cotton on wrong side of piece. Do not 2 rows below, yo and pull up a lp,
yarn (2 oz/99 yds/57g per ball): cut or fasten off unless other- insert hook in 2nd st to left
1 ball #098 vanilla wise stated.
• Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton
medium (worsted) weight
mercerized cotton yarn (31/2 oz/
186 yds/100g per ball):
1 ball #126 café au lait
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• 11/2-inch-square piece of
cardboard
GAUGE
7 sc = 2 inches; 4 sc rows = 1 inch

Quick and easy to make, a set of these

cute little mug rugs would make a great
addition to a gift basket filled with coffee,
a special mug and a sweet treat!

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of next st 1 row below, yo and
pull up a lp, yo, draw through all
6 lps on hook, ch 1 to close (does
not count as a st).
MUG RUG
Row 1 (RS): With color A
(vanilla), ch 20, starting in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch
across. Turn. (19 sc)
Rows 2–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, changing color (see
Stitch Guide) to color B (café
au lait) in last st of last row.
Turn. (19 sc)
Row 7: Carrying color A
along WS (see Pattern Notes),
ch 1, sc in first 3 sc, *work a
spk cl (see Special Stitch), sc in
next 5 sc*, rep between * across,
ending with sc in each of last
3 sc. Change to color A and cut
color B. Turn. (3 spk cls, 16 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sc, *sc
in spk cl (see Pattern Notes),
sc in next 5 sc*, rep between *
across, ending with sc in each of
last 3 sc. Turn. (19 sc)
Rows 9–12: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, changing color to color B
in last st of last row. Turn. (19 sc)
Row 13: Carrying color A along
WS, ch 1, sc in first 6 sc, *work
a spk cl, sc in next 5 sc*, rep
between * across, ending with
sc in last st. Change to color A
and cut color B. Turn. (2 spk
cls, 17 sc)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sc,
*sc in spk cl, sc in next 5 sc*, rep
between * across, ending with sc
in last st. Turn. (19 sc)
Rows 15–18: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, changing color to color B
in last st of last row. Turn. (19 sc)
Rows 19 & 20: Rep rows 7 and 8.
Rows 21–24: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across. Turn. At end of last row,
fasten off. (19 sc)
Tassel
Make 4.
Wrap yarn about 10 times around
cardboard, ending with yarn at
bottom of square. Thread a short
strand of yarn through top of
wraps and tie tightly. Cut lower
end of wraps and remove square.
Wrap a short strand around
tassel, centered a short distance
below top to form tassel neck,
and tie tightly in a knot. Draw
ends down through tassel neck to
inside of tassel. Using yarn tails
at the top of the tassel, tie tassel
to corner. CW
DECEMBER 2017
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TOUCH OF STYLE
Holiday Sparkle
Scarf
Design by Joyce Geisler

EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Without fringe: 61/2 inches x
67 inches
With fringe: 61/2 inches x 87 inches
MATERIALS
• Caron Simply Soft
Party medium
(worsted) weight
acrylic/polyester yarn (3 oz/
164 yds/85g per ball):
2 balls #0002 fuchsia sparkle
• Size K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
6 rows = 71/2 inches

PATTERN NOTES
All X-stitches are worked in
2 chains or 2 chain-1 spaces.
Instructions in rows 1 and 3 indi-
cate the first chain or space in
which to begin the stitch. Next
X-stitch begins in same chain or
chain space as last X-stitch made.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-5 at end of row counts as
first double treble crochet of next
row unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Foundation X-stitch
(foundation X-st): Yo twice,
insert hook in indicated ch, pull
up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps
(first leg made), yo, sk next 2 chs, Add a little sparkle to your
insert hook in next ch, [yo, draw holiday outfit! This scarf works
through 2 lps] 4 times (2nd leg up quickly using a large hook
made), ch 2, dc around post of and pretty lacy stitches.
first leg.

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X-stitch (X-st): Yo twice, insert
hook in indicated ch-1 sp,
pull up a lp, yo, draw through
2 lps (first leg made), yo, insert
hook in next ch-1 sp, [yo, draw
through 2 lps] 4 times (2nd leg
made), ch 2, dc around post of
first leg.
SCARF
Row 3: X-st (see Special
Stitches) in first ch-1 sp. [X-st in
last ch-1 sp worked] 6 times,
dtr in top of beg ch-5. Ch 5, turn.
(6 foundation X-sts, 2 dtr)
[Rep rows 2 and 3] 25 times or
until desired length, ending on
row 3. Fasten off.
FINISHING

Row 1: Ch 27. Foundation Fringe

X-st (see Special Stitches and
Pattern Notes) in 7th ch from
hook (beg sk chs count as first
dtr and sk ch). [Foundation X-st
in last ch worked] 6 times. Sk
next ch. Dtr (see Stitch Guide)
in last ch. Ch 5 (see Pattern
Notes), turn. (6 foundation
X-sts, 2 dtr)
Row 2: Dtr in dc of first X-st.
[Ch 1, 2 dtr in ch-2 sp of X-st]
6 times. Ch 1, dtr in last leg
of last X-st and in 5th ch of
turning ch. Ch 5, turn. (16 dtr,
7 ch-1 sps)
Cut 6 pieces of yarn 24 inches
long. Hold strands tog, fold in
half and pull up lp of fringe in
corner sp before first X-st. Pull
ends of yarn through lp and
pull tightly.
Rep fringe in sp between each
X-st and in corner sp on each
short edge.
Block scarf and trim fringe
as desired. CW

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SCRAPS DELIGLHT
High Tech Cozy
Design by Pia Thadani

INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given for small phone;
changes for large phone, small
tablet and large tablet are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
31/2 inches x 6 inches [4 inches x
Weave in loose ends as work pro- colors not in use, insert hook
gresses. After first 5 or 6 rounds, between “legs” of indicated sc,
weave in beginning ends as it yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw
will be more difficult to do so through both lps on hook.
when piece is finished.
Sm Lg
Place marker on first stitch 29
of round and move up as each 28
27
round is completed. 26
25 25

7 inches, 81/2 inches x 6 inches, When picking up next color 24 24

23 23
10 inches x 81/2 inches], excluding strand needed in round 2, do not 22 22
21 21
optional strap or lp cut previously worked strand. 20 20
Do not cut or fasten off any color 19 19
MATERIALS 18 18
unless otherwise stated. 17 17
• Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s 16 16
Choice medium Join with slip stitch as indicated 15 15
14 14
(worsted) weight acrylic unless otherwise stated. 13 13
12 12
yarn (31/2 oz/170 yds/100g 11 11
SPECIAL STITCH
per ball): 10 10
9 9
1 ball each #124 toffee, Split single crochet (ssc): 8 8

#118 midnight blue and Working current color over 7

6
7
6
#123 beige 5
4
5
4
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or COLOR KEY
3
2
3
2
size needed to obtain gauge Toffee Small Phone
• Tapestry needle Midnight blue
High Tech Cozy
• Locking stitch marker Beige
Cellphone Cozy Chart
• Flat brown button measuring
5/8 inch to 1 inch
Small Tablet
• Sewing needle and matching Sm
25
Lg
35
thread 24 34
23 33
GAUGE 22
21
32
31
14 ssc = 4 inches; 161/2 rows = 20 30
19 29
4 inches 18 28
17 27
16 26
15 25
PATTERN NOTES 14
13
24
23
Cozy is worked by following 12
11
22
21
written instructions, referring to 10
9
20
19
Chart for color changes. 8 18
7 17
Follow Chart rounds from 6 16
5 15
right to left twice for appropri- 4 14
ate size and Cozy. For smaller 3
2
13
12
versions, work only stitches and 11
10
rounds within broken lines of 9
each Chart. 8
7

Shank button is not recom-

6
5
mended as shank may scratch 4
3
phone or tablet. 2

High Tech Cozy

Tablet Cozy Chart

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 Worked in a simple variation of single crochet, the color
pattern is created by following a chart which produces a
thick fabric, perfect for protecting cellphones and tablets.
Make a matching set for your favorite techie!

COZY at center back), sl st in center PHONE ONLY

With toffee, ch 14 [16, 32, 38].
Rnd 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each ch across.
Working on opposite side of
ch, sc in each ch across. Place
marker (see Pattern Notes) in
first st. (26 [30, 62, 74] sc)
Rnds 2–25 [29, 25, 35]: Ssc
(see Special Stitch) in each st
around, changing colors (see
Stitch Guide and Pattern Notes)
as indicated in the Chart.
Edging rnd: With midnight
blue, ssc in first 20 [23, 47, 56]
sts, ch 16 [16, 20, 20] (button lp
of last ssc worked, sc in next 6
[7, 15, 18] sts, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first st, fasten off. Cut
toffee and beige.
Optional Shoulder Strap
With RS facing and holding all
3 colors tog, insert hook 1 rnd
below the edging at 1 side edge
of cozy, and pull up a lp.
Ch 75 [75, 100, 100] or to desired
length.
With RS facing and being
careful not to twist the ch, sl st
in other side edge, 1 rnd below
edging. Fasten off.
Optional Lp
With RS facing and holding all
3 colors tog, insert hook 1 rnd
below the edging at 1 side edge
of cozy, and pull up a lp.
Ch 15 or to desired length.
Being careful not to twist the ch,
sl st in same place where you
pulled up the first lp. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew button in place on front
so that button lp fits around it
snugly. CW

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Holiday Wonderland Doily
Design by Gemma Owen
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
15 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
• Aunt Lydia’s Classic
Crochet size 10 crochet
cotton (white: 400 yds
per ball; solids: 350 yds per ball):
1 ball each #1 white, #484
myrtle green, #494 victory
red and #423 maize
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Size 6 red glass beads: 126
• Rustproof pins
• Pinning board
• Spray starch
GAUGE
First 2 rnds of Flower = 11/4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning 3-double crochet
cluster (beg 3-dc cl): Ch 2,
[yo, insert hook in indicated
st, yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook] twice in same st, yo, draw
through all 3 lps on hook.
3-double crochet cluster
(3-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in
indicated st, yo, draw through
2 lps on hook] 3 times in same
st, yo, draw through all 4 lps
on hook.
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Beginning double crochet
decrease (beg dc dec): Ch 2,
dc in next st.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of
last st.
Beginning shell (beg shell):
(Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indi-
cated sp.
Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in indi-
cated sp.
DOILY
TREE
Make 6.
Row 1: With myrtle green form
a slip ring (see illustration),
ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc, sl st) in ring,
draw end of slip ring tightly to
close opening, turn. (2 sc, sl st,
ch-3 sp)
4" end
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
Row 2: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
ch-3 sp, turn. (6 dc, ch-2 sp)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc, 2 dc
in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in ch-2
sp, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc
in next dc, turn. (12 dc)
Row 4: Ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, ch
2, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, dc
in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in
next dc, turn. (12 dc, 3 ch-2 sps)
Row 5: Ch 5, shell (see Special
Stitches) in each of next ch-2
sps, turn. (3 shells)
Row 6: Ch 5, shell in next ch-2
sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 2, shell in next ch-2 sp, turn.
(2 shells, 3 dc, 2 ch-2 sps)
Row 7: Ch 5, [shell in next ch-2
sp] 4 times, turn. (4 shells)
Row 8: Ch 5, shell in next ch-2
sp, ch 2, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 2] twice, shell in next ch-2 sp,
turn. (2 shells, 2 groups 3 dc,
3 ch-2 sps)
Row 9: Ch 5, [shell in next ch-2
sp] 5 times, turn. (5 shells)
Row 10: Ch 5, shell in next ch-2
sp, ch 2, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 2] 3 times, shell in next ch-2
sp, turn. (2 shells, 3 groups 3 dc,
4 ch-2 sps)
Row 11: Ch 5, [shell in next
ch-2 sp] 6 times, turn. (6 shells)
Row 12: Ch 5, shell in next ch-2
sp, ch 2, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 2] 4 times, shell in next ch-2
sp, turn. (2 shells, 4 groups 3 dc,
5 ch-2 sps)
Row 13: Ch 5, [shell in next
ch-2 sp] 7 times, turn. (7 shells)
Row 14: Ch 5, shell in next ch-2
sp, ch 2, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 2] 5 times, shell in next ch-2
sp, turn. (2 shells, 5 groups 3 dc,
6 ch-2 sps)
Row 15: Ch 5, [shell in next
ch-2 sp] 8 times. Fasten off.
(8 shells)
FLOWER
Rnd 1 (RS): With maize form
a slip ring, beg 3-dc cl (see
Special Stitches) in ring, ch 2,
(3-dc cl—see Special Stitches
in ring, ch 2) 5 times, join (see
Pattern Notes) in top of beg 3-dc
cl, draw end of slip ring tightly
to close opening. Fasten off.
(6 cls, 6 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Join victory red in any
ch-2 sp, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
With a poinsettia at the center,
surrounded by evergreen trees
laced with tiny glass beads
and finished with an edge of
cascading snow drifts, this
stunning doily captures the
best of the season.
4 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 2, [5 dc
in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 5 times,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (30 dc,
6 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as
beg ch-3, dc in next dc, fpdc (see
Stitch Guide) around next dc, dc
in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2,
sk next ch-2 sp, [2 dc in next dc,
dc in next dc, fpdc around next
dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc,
ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (30 dc,
6 fpdc, 6 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc
in each of next 2 dc, fpdc around
next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc,
2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next
ch-2 sp, [2 dc in next dc, dc in
each of next 2 dc, fpdc around
next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc,
2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next ch
sp] around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (48 dc, 6 fpdc, 6 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next
3 dc, fpdc around next dc, dc in
each of next 4 dc, ch 3, sk next
ch-2 sp, [dc in each of next 4 dc,
DECEMBER 2017
fpdc around next dc, dc in each
of next 4 dc, ch 3, sk next ch-2
sp] around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (48 dc, 6 fpdc, 6 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 6: Beg dc dec (see Special
Stitches), dc in each of next 2 dc,
fpdc around next dc, dc in each
of next 2 dc, dc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 dc, ch 4, sc in
next ch-3 sp, ch 4, [dc dec in
next 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc,
fpdc around next dc, dc in each
of next 2 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc,
Continued on page 60
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Waiting for
Santa
Design by Kristin Kauten

EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
31/2 inches wide x 4 inches tall
MATERIALS
• Patons Astra light (DK)
weight acrylic yarn
(13/4 oz/161 yds/50g per
skein):
1 skein each #02765 black,
#02751 white, #02013 dark
tan, #02020 medium tan
and #02762 cardinal
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill
GAUGE
Is that Rudolph peeking in the window? This
12 sc = 2 inches; 15 rows = 2 inches
whimsical ornament is not only fun to stitch, but is
sure to delight young and old alike!
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next sc, sc Snout
progresses. dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc. Rnd 1: With medium tan, form a
Do not join rounds unless other- Fasten off. (3 sc) slip ring (see illustration), ch 1,
wise stated. Use stitch marker 4 sc in ring, place marker, pull
to mark round and move as Head
beg length to close ring. (4 sc)
work progresses. Rnd 1: With dark tan, ch 5,
Join with slip stitch as indicated sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
unless otherwise stated. each of next 2 chs, 3 sc in next
ch, working on opposite side of
ORNAMENT foundation ch, sc in each of next
2 chs, 2 sc in next ch, place 4" end

REINDEER marker (see Pattern Notes).

Body
Row 1: With dark tan, ch 7, sc
in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each
rem ch across, turn. (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each
(10 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in next sc, ch 4, sl st
in same sc (first ear), sc in each
of next 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc
in each of next 4 sc, ch 4, sl st
in same sc (2nd ear), 2 sc in Leave ring
next sc, join (see Pattern Notes) loose until

of next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, in beg sc. Fasten off. (14 sc, stitches are
made.
turn. (4 sc) 2 ch-4 lps)
Slip Ring

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around,
join in beg sc. Fasten off. (8 sc)
Antlers
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With medium tan,
ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
sc in each of next 4 chs, ch 1,
working on opposite side of
foundation ch, sl st in each of
next 3 chs, ch 4, sl st in same ch
of foundation ch, sl st in each of
next 2 chs of foundation ch.
(1 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-4 sp, 6 sl sts, 5 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each of
next 3 sc, ch 4, sl st in same sc.
Fasten off. (1 ch-4 sp, 4 sl sts)
Eyes
Make 2.
Row 1: With white, ch 2, sc
in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten
off. (1 sc)
BACKDROP
Row 1: With black, ch 15, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem
ch across, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 2–19: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, turn.
Row 20: Ch 1, sc in each of next
13 sc, 3 sc in next sc, do not
turn. (16 sc)
Rnd 21: Now working in rnds,
place 17 sc along side, 2 sc in
corner, working on opposite side
of foundation ch, sc in each of
next 13 chs, 3 sc in next ch, 17 sc
along side, 2 sc in corner, leaving
sts on row 20 unworked, place
marker. (54 sc)
Rnd 22: Working in back lps
(see Stitch Guide) for this rnd
only, sc in each st around. (70 sc)
Rnds 23–25: Sc in each st
around. (70 sc)
Rnd 26: Sl st in next st (does
not count as a st), sc in each of
next 12 sts, sc dec over next 3
sts, sc in each of next 17 sts, sc
dec over next 3 sts, sc in each
of next 12 sts, sc dec over next
3 sts, sc in each of next 17 sts,
sc dec over next 2 sts and sl st
from the beg of the rnd, join in
next st, leaving a 12-inch length,
fasten off. (62 sc)
WINDOW FRAME
Row 1 (WS): With white,
leaving 18-inch length at beg,
ch 23, working in back bar of
ch (see illustration), sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sc in each rem ch
across, turn. (22 sc)
Back Bar of Chain
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep row 2.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of next
4 sts, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (4 sc)
Rows 6–22: Rep row 2. At end
of row 22, leaving a 12-inch
length, fasten off. (4 sc)
Row 23: Leaving a 12-inch
length at beg, join to last
unworked st from row 5, sc in
same st, sc in each of next 3 sts,
turn. (4 sc)
Rows 24–40: Rep row 2. (4 sc)
Row 41: Ch 1, sc in each of next
4 sts, ch 14, sc in first st on row
22, sc in each of next 3 sts on
row 22, turn. (1 ch-14 sp, 8 sc)
Row 42: Ch 1, sc in each of
next 4 sc, working in back bar
of ch-14 sp, sc in each of next
14 chs, sc in each of next 4 sc,
turn. (22 sc)
Rows 43–45: Rep row 2. At
end of row 45, leaving a 12-inch
length, fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Head
Stuff Snout lightly but do not
sew opening at back of Snout
closed. Using photo as a guide,
sew Snout on Head.
DECEMBER 2017
This cute 3-D ornament
was inspired by one of
my mom’s best childhood
Christmas memories. When
she and her cousins were
little, they spent the night by
an attic window hoping to
catch a glimpse of Santa Claus,
and while they were waiting,
Rudolph popped up in
the window!
With red, embroider a French
knot (see illustration) on center
of Snout for Reindeer’s Nose.
2
1
French Knot
Turn each Eye so that end with
fasten off and beg slip knot line
up with the top of Snout, using
photo as a guide, sew Eyes
on Head.
With black, embroider a French
knot pupil on the bottom center
of each Eye.
Window Frame
Lay Window Frame flat on top
of rnd 26 of Backdrop, so that
1 row of sts hangs over the top
and bottom of Backdrop and
approximately 1/2 inch hangs
over each side.
Using length of yarn adjacent
to beg slip knot, sew Window
Frame to Backdrop. Do not
discard yarn.
Reindeer & Create Snow
Using photo as a guide, sew
Body, Head and each Antler to
Backdrop. When sewing pieces
to Backdrop use care to sew
through sts, rather than around
or in between them, so that
Continued on page 58
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Winter Twilight Throw
Design by Darla J. Fanton
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
45 inches x 55 inches
MATERIALS
• Berroco Vintage medium
(worsted) weight acrylic/
wool/nylon yarn (31/2 oz/
218 yds/100g per hank):
3 hanks each #5106 smoke,
#5149 forget-me-not and
#5100 snow day
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers: 4
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
In pattern: 14 sts = 4 inches;
7 rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Throw is worked vertically.
As each row 3 (puff row) is
worked, check that the puffs are
aligned directly above the puffs
of previous rows.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-4 at beginning of row
counts as first double crochet
and chain-1 unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Place marker on indicated stitch
and move up to center stitch of
3-stitch group as each round is
completed.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first half double cro-
chet unless otherwise stated.
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SPECIAL STITCHES
Puff: Yo, insert hook from front
to back to front again around
indicated st, yo and pull up a
lp, [yo, insert hook from front to
back to front again around same
st, yo and pull up a lp] 3 times,
yo and draw through all 9 lps.
Small puff (sm puff): Yo,
insert hook in indicated st, yo
and pull up a lp, [yo, insert hook
in same st, yo and pull up a lp]
2 times, yo and draw through
all 7 lps.
Single crochet join (sc join):
Place slip knot on hook, insert
hook in indicated st, yo and pull
up a lp, yo and draw through
both lps on hook.
THROW
Row 1 (RS): With smoke,
ch 183, dc in 4th ch from hook
(beg sk chs count as first dc),
dc in each rem ch, change
color (see Stitch Guide) to
forget-me-not in final st, turn.
Fasten off smoke. (181 dc)
Row 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern
Notes), sk next dc, dc in next
st, *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next
st, rep from *, working last dc
in top of beg ch, change color to
snow day, turn. Fasten off forget-
me-not. (91 dc, 90 ch-1 sps)
Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
*sk ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1,
puff (see Special Stitches) around
post of dc just made, sk ch-1 sp,
dc in next dc, rep from *, work-
ing last dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4,
change color to forget-me-not,
turn. Fasten off snow day.
(46 stand-alone dc, 45 puff sts,
45 ch-1 sps)
Row 4: Ch 4, *dc in next ch-1 sp,
ch 1, dc in next stand-alone dc**,
ch 1, rep from * across ending
final rep at **, working last dc
in top of beg ch-3, change color
to smoke, turn. Fasten off forget-
me-not. (91 dc, 90 ch-1 sps)
Row 5: Ch 3, *dc in next ch-1
sp, dc in next dc, rep from *,
working last dc in 3rd ch of
beg ch-4, change color to forget-
me-not, turn. Fasten off smoke.
(181 dc)
Rows 6–77: Rep rows 2–5. Do
not change color at the end
of row 77, do not fasten off.
Continue with top (first short
side) edging.
TOP EDGING
Turn work 90 degrees, ch 3,
work 1 additional dc in end of
row 77, work 2 dc in end of each
rem row along first short edge.
Fasten off after final dc in end of
row 1. (154 dc)
BOTTOM EDGING
With RS of bottom edge facing,
join (see Pattern Notes) smoke
in last ch of row 1, ch 3, work
1 additional dc in end of row 1,
work 2 dc in end of each rem
row along other short edge. Do
not fasten off. (154 dc)
BORDER
Rnd 1: Turn work 90 degrees so
long side is facing, ch 1, 3 sc in
top 2 lps of last dc made, place
marker (see Pattern Notes) on
center st of 3-sc group, sc in sp
between beg ch-3 and next dc
of row 77, sc in each st across
to beg ch-3 of Top Edging, sc in
first ch of beg ch-3, 3 sc in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3, place marker
on center st of 3-sc group, sc in
each st across Top Edging to last
dc, 3 sc in last dc, place marker
on center st of 3-sc group, sc in
bottom 2 lps of same dc, sc in
sp between beg ch and first dc
of row 1, working in opposite
Continued on page 58
 Worked in vertical rows,
this pretty throw features a
variation on the puff stitch
worked over double crochet
stitches, creating a new textural
design element. The easy-to-
memorize pattern works up
quickly and will be a striking
accent for your home in any
color combination you choose!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Winter Cheer Centerpiece
Design by Gemma Owen
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
19 inches in square
MATERIALS
• Aunt Lydia’s Classic
Crochet size 10 crochet
cotton (white: 400 yds
per ball; solids: 350 yds
per ball):
1 ball each #1 white, #484
myrtle green, #494 victory
red and #423 maize
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet
hook or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Spray starch
• Rustproof pins
• Blocking board
GAUGE
2 rnds = 11/4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of rounds
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning 3-double crochet
cluster (beg 3-dc cl): Ch 2,
[yo, insert hook in indicated
st, yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook] twice in same st, yo, draw
through all 3 lps on hook.
3-double crochet cluster
(3-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in
indicated st, yo, draw through
2 lps on hook] 3 times in same
st, yo, draw through all 4 lps
on hook.
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Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch
of ch-3.
Beginning V-stitch (beg
V-st): Ch 6, dc in same st or sp
as beg ch-6.
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 3, dc) in
indicated st or sp.
Beginning double crochet
decrease (beg dc dec): Ch 2,
yo, insert hook in next st, yo,
draw up lp, yo, draw through all
3 lps on hook.
Long treble crochet (long
tr): Yo hook twice, insert hook in
indicated sp, yo, draw up lp level
with working rnd, [yo, draw
through 2 lps on hook] 3 times.
CENTERPIECE
LARGE POINSETTIA
Rnd 1 (RS): With maize, form a
slip ring (see illustration), beg
3-dc cl (see Special Stitches) in
ring, ch 2, (3-dc cl—see Special
Stitches, ch 2) 7 times in ring,
join (see Pattern Notes) in top of
beg 3-dc cl, draw end of slip ring
to close opening. Fasten off.
(8 3-dc cls, 8 ch-2 sps)
4" end
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
Rnd 2: Join white in any ch-2
sp, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
(2 dc, ch 2) in same ch-2 sp as
beg ch-3, (3 dc, ch 2) in each ch-2
sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (24 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as
beg ch-3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in
next dc, ch 2, [2 dc in next dc,
dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc,
ch 2] around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (40 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same dc
as beg ch-3, dc in each of next
3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [2 dc
in next dc, dc in each of next
3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2]
around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (56 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same dc
as beg ch-3, dc in each of next
5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [2 dc
in next dc, dc in each of next
5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2]
around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (72 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same dc
as beg ch-3, dc in each of next
7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [2 dc
in next dc, dc in each of next
7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2]
around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (88 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in same dc
as beg ch-3, dc in each of next
9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [2 dc
in next dc, dc in each of next
9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2]
around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (104 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 8: Beg dc dec (see Special
Stitches), dc in each of next
9 dc, dc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 dc, ch 4, sc in next ch-2
sp, ch 4, [dc dec in next 2 dc, dc
in each of next 9 dc, dc dec in
next 2 dc, ch 4, sc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 4] around, join in beg dc
dec. (72 dc, 16 dc dec, 8 sc,
16 ch-4 sps)
Winter at its finest! Pretty snowflakes and poinsettias create a
beautiful centerpiece perfect for your holiday festivities.
 Rnd 9: Beg dc dec, dc in each
of next 7 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc,
ch 4, [sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4]
twice, *dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
each of next 7 dc, dc dec in next
2 dc, ch 4, [sc in next ch-4 sp,
ch 4] twice, rep from * around,
join in beg dc dec. (56 dc, 16 dc
dec, 16 sc, 24 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 10: Beg dc dec, dc in each
of next 5 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc,
ch 4, [sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4]
3 times, *dc dec in next 2 dc, dc
in each of next 5 dc, dc dec in
next 2 dc, ch 4, [sc in next ch-4
sp, ch 4] 3 times, rep from *
around, join in beg dc dec. (40 dc,
16 dc dec, 24 sc, 32 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 11: Beg dc dec, dc in each
of next 3 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc,
ch 4, [sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4]
4 times, *dc dec in next 2 dc, dc
in each of next 3 dc, dc dec in
next 2 dc, ch 4, [sc in next ch-4
sp, ch 4] 4 times, rep from *
around, join in beg dc dec. (24 dc,
16 dc dec, 32 sc, 40 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 12: Beg dc dec, dc in next
dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, [ch 4,
sc in next ch-4 sp] twice, ch 7,
sk next ch-4 sp, [sc in next ch-4
sp, ch 4] twice, *dc dec in next
2 dc, dc in next dc, dc dec in next
2 dc, [ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp]
twice, ch 7, sk next ch-4 sp, [sc
in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] twice, rep
from * around, join in beg dc dec.
(8 dc, 16 dc dec, 32 sc, 32 ch-4
sps, 8 ch-7 sps)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc dec in next
2 dc, [ch 4, sc in next ch sp]
twice, ch 9, sk next ch-7 sp, [sc
in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] twice, *dc
dec next 3 dc tog, [ch 4, sc in
next ch-4 sp] twice, ch 9, sk next
ch-7 sp, [sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4]
twice, rep from * around, join in
beg dc dec. Fasten off. (8 dc dec,
8 ch-9 sps, 32 sc, 32 ch-4 sps)
Set Large Poinsettia aside.
SNOWFLAKE
Make 4.
Rnd 1 (RS): With white, form a
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slip ring, beg V-st (see Special
Stitches) in ring, ch 1, (V-st—
see Special Stitches in ring,
ch 1) 5 times, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-6. (6 V-sts, 6 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 11, sl st in same sp as
joining, (sc, hdc, dc, picot—see
Special Stitches, dc, hdc, sc) in
ch-3 sp of V-st, *sl st in next ch-1
sp, ch 11, sl st in same ch-1 sp,
(sc, hdc, dc, picot, dc, hdc, sc) in
ch-3 sp of V-st, rep from * around,
do not join. (12 sc, 12 hdc, 12 dc,
6 picots, 6 ch-11 sps)
Rnd 3: Sl st next 4 chs of next
ch-11, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in
same ch-11 sp, ch 7, *(3 dc, ch 3,
3 dc) in next ch-11 sp, ch 7, rep
from * around, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. (36 dc, 6 ch-3 sps,
6 ch-7 sps)
Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 6,
(dc, ch 3) 3 times in same ch-3 sp,
sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 3, *(dc, ch 3)
4 times in next ch-3 sp, sc in next
ch-7 sp, ch 3, rep from * around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (6 sc,
24 dc, 30 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch of next
ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-3 sp,
*ch 3, (dc, ch 3, dc, ch 9, dc, ch 3,
dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next
ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc, picot, sc) in next
sc, ch 3**, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep
from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
(6 picots, 36 ch-3 sps, 24 sc, 24 dc)
Set Snowflakes aside.
LARGE POINSETTIA TRIM
Rnd 14: Join green in last ch
worked in rnd 13, ch 1, sc in
same st, ch 5, [sc in next ch-4
sp, ch 5] twice, (long tr—see
Special Stitches inserting hook
in sk ch-4 sp of rnd 11 and
including ch-7 sp of rnd 12 and
ch-9 sp of rnd 13 directly above
ch-4 sp, ch 5) twice, *[sc in next
ch-4 sp, ch 5] 4 times, (long tr
inserting hook in sk ch-4 sp of
rnd 11 and including ch-7 sp
of rnd 12 and ch-9 sp of rnd
13 directly above ch-4 sp, ch 5)
twice, rep from * around to last
ch-4 sp, sc in last ch-4 sp, ch 1,
tr in beg sc to position hook in
last ch sp. (32 sc, 48 ch-5 sps,
16 long tr)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in same ch sp
as beg ch-1, [ch 5, sc in next
ch-5 sp] around, ending with
ch 1, tr in beg sc to position hook
in center of last ch sp. (48 sc,
48 ch-5 sps)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in same ch sp
as beg ch-1, [ch 6, sc in next
ch-5 sp] around, ending with
ch 2, tr in beg sc to position hook
in center of last ch sp. (48 sc,
48 ch-6 sps)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, (sc, picot, sc) in
same ch sp as beg ch-1, ch 5,
[(sc, picot, sc) in next ch-6 sp,
ch 5] 4 times, *sc in next ch-6 sp,
ch 1, holding Large Poinsettia to
left and Snowflake to right with
both RS facing, sl st in any ch-9
sp on Snowflake, ch 1, sc in same
ch-6 sp on Large Poinsettia, ch 5,
[(sc, picot, sc) in next ch-6 sp,
ch 5] 11 times, rep from * 3
times, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
(96 sc, 44 picots, 48 ch-5 sps)
Set Large Poinsettia aside.
SMALL POINSETTIA
Make 4.
Rnds 1–4: Rep rnds 1–4 of Large
Poinsettia. (56 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 5: Beg dc dec, dc in each
of next 4 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc,
ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 4, [dc
dec in next 2 dc, dc in each of
next 3 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc,
ch 4, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 4]
around, join in beg dc dec. (16 dc
dec, 24 dc, 8 sc, 16 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 6: Beg dc dec, dc in next dc,
dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 4, [sc in
next ch sp, ch 4] twice, *dc dec in
next 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc dec in
next 2 dc, ch 4, [sc in next ch sp,
ch 4] twice, rep from * around,
join in beg dc dec. (16 dc dec,
8 dc, 16 sc, 24 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc dec in next TRIM Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc dec in same
2 dc, ch 4, [sc in next ch sp, ch 4] Rnd 1: Join green with *sc in ch sp and next ch sp, ch 7, [sc in
3 times, *dc dec in next 3 dc, ch 4, next ch-9 sp of Snowflake, ch 25, next ch sp, ch 7] 9 times, *sc dec
[sc in next ch sp, ch 4] 3 times, rep sc in next ch-9 sp, ch 25, sc in in next 2 ch-6 sps, [sc in next
from * around to last ch sp, sc in next ch-9 sp, ch 9, from where ch-6 sp, ch 7] 19 times, rep from
last ch sp, ch 1, tr in beg dc dec to Small Poinsettia is attached * around, join in beg sc dec.
position hook in last ch sp. (8 dc to Snowflake, sk 3 picots, [sc (120 sc, 120 ch-7 sps)
dec, 24 sc, 32 ch-4 sps) in next picot, ch 25] 4 times, sc Rnd 4: Sl st next 4 chs, ch 1,
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same sp as in next picot, ch 9, rep from * (sc, picot, sc) in same ch sp, ch 5,
beg ch-1, ch 5 (place marker in around, join in beg sc. (32 sc, *(sc, picot, sc) in 4th ch of next
this ch sp), [sc in next ch sp, 24 ch-25 sps, 8 ch-9 sps) ch-7 sp, ch 5, rep from * around,
ch 5] around, join in beg sc. Rnd 2: Sl st in next 2 chs, ch 1, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (240 sc,
Fasten off. (32 sc, 32 ch-5 sps) *sc in next ch, ch 6, [sk next 4 120 picots, 120 ch-5 sps)
Rnd 9: Join green in marked chs, sc in next ch, ch 6] 4 times, FINISHING
ch sp, remove marker, ch 1, sc sk each of next 5 sts (2 chs, sc
in same ch-5 sp, [ch 5, sc in next and 2 chs)**, rep from * to ** Pin Centerpiece to blocking
ch-5 sp] around, ending with once, sc in 5th ch of next ch-9 sp, board, spray with starch, dry
ch 1, tr in beg sc to position hook ch 6, rep from * to ** 3 times, completely and remove straight
in center of last ch sp. (32 sc, rep from * around to last sc, pins. CW
32 ch-5 sps) ending with ch 2, tr in beg sc
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same ch sp to position hook in last ch sp.
as beg ch-1, [ch 6, sc in next (128 sc, 228 ch-6 sps)
ch-5 sp] around, ending with
ch 1, tr in beg sc to position hook
in center of last ch sp. (32 sc,
32 ch-6 sps)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, (sc, picot, sc) in
same ch sp as beg ch-1, ch 5, (sc,
picot, sc) in next ch sp, ch 5, sc
in next ch sp, ch 1, with Large
Poinsettia to right side and RS
facing, sl st next ch-9 sp to left
from last joined ch-9 point on
Snowflake, ch 1, sc in same
ch sp on Small Poinsettia, ch 5,
[(sc, picot, sc) in next ch-6 sp,
ch 5] 3 times, sc in next ch-6 sp,
ch 1, sk next 5 picots on Large
Poinsettia, sl st in next picot,
ch 1, sc in same ch sp as last sc
on Small Poinsettia, ch 5, [(sc,
picot, sc) in the next ch sp,
ch 5] 3 times, sc in next ch sp,
ch 1, turn so Large Poinsettia is
at bottom, sl st in next ch-9 sp
on Snowflake, ch 1, [sc in next
ch sp, ch 5] in each of next 21
ch-6 sps, join in beg sc. Fasten
off. (64 sc, 29 picots, 32 ch-5 sps,
3 sl sts, 6 ch-1 sps)
Attach each of rem 3 Small
Poinsettias in the same manner.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
A Creature Was Stirring
Design by Kristin Kauten
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
5 inches wide x 61/2 inches tall
MATERIALS
• Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/
364 yds/198g per skein):
1 skein each #334 buff, #365
coffee, #311 white, #312
black and #724 baby pink
• Red Heart With Love Metallic
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic/metallic yarn (41/2 oz/
200 yds/127g per skein):
1 skein each #8918 red and
#8010 white
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill
• 5-inch miniature whisk
• 3/8-inch-wide holiday ribbon
(optional)
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for
this project.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Do not join rounds unless other-
wise stated. Use stitch marker
to mark rounds and move
marker as work progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
MOUSE
BODY & HEAD
Rnd 1: With buff, make a slip
ring (see illustration), ch 1,
8 sc in ring, place marker (see
Pattern Notes). (8 sc)
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4" end
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] around.
(16 sc)
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in
next st] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in
each of next 2 sts] around.
(32 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.
(32 sc)
Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in
each of next 3 sts] around.
(40 sc)
Rnds 7–18: Rep rnd 5. (40 sc)
Rnd 19: [Sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sts, sc in each
of next 3 sts] around. (32 sc)
Rnds 20 & 21: Rep rnd 5.
(32 sc)
Rnd 22: [Sc dec in next 2 sts,
sc in each of next 2 sts] around.
(24 sc)
Rnds 23 & 24: Rep rnd 5.
(24 sc)
Rnd 25: [Sc dec in next 2 sts,
sc in next st] around. (16 sc)
Rnd 26: [Sc dec in next 2 sts]
around. (8 sc)
Stuff Body with fiberfill.
Rnd 27: Working in front lps
(see Stitch Guide) for this rnd
only, [2 sc in next st] around.
(16 sc)
Rnd 28: [2 sc in next st, sc in
next st] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 29: Rep rnd 5. (24 sc)
Rnd 30: [2 sc in next st, sc in
each of next 2 sts] around.
(32 sc)
Rnds 31–36: Rep rnd 5. (32 sc)
Rnd 37: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc
in each of next 2 sts] around.
(24 sc)
Rnd 38: Rep rnd 5. (24 sc)
Rnd 39: [Sc dec in next 2 sts,
sc in next st] around. (16 sc)
Rnd 40: Rep rnd 5. (16 sc)
Rnd 41: [Sc dec in next 2 sts]
around. (8 sc)
Stuff Head with fiberfill.
Rnd 42: Rep rnd 41, join (see
Pattern Notes) in beg sc, fasten
off leaving a long tail. (4 sc)
Sew opening at top of Head
closed.
Ear
Make 2.
Outer Ear
Row 1: With buff, leaving a
12-inch length at beg, ch 5, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem
ch across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st
across, turn. (8 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn. (8 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc
in next st, [2 sc in next st, sc in
next st] across, turn. (12 sc)
Rows 5–8: Rep row 3. (12 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts,
sc in each of next 8 sts, sc dec in
next 2 sts, turn. (10 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc dec in first
2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc
dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of
 This cute little mouse is sure
to get some attention! Place
him in the kitchen, use him
as an ornament, or give him
to a friend who loves to bake
holiday goodies!

next 2 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts,
turn. (7 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc dec in first
2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc
dec in next 2 sts, turn. (5 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc dec in first
2 sts, sc in next st, sc dec in next
2 sts, do not turn. (3 sc)
Rnd 13: Now working in rnds,
sc evenly sp around entire Outer
Ear, join in beg sc, fasten off.
Inner Ear
Row 1: With pink, ch 5, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem
ch across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st
across, turn. (8 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn. (8 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc
in next st, [2 sc in next st, sc in
next st] across, turn. (12 sc)

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 Row 5: Rep row 3. (12 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, each of next 2 sts] around.
sc in each of next 2 sts, [sc dec
in next 2 sts, sc in each of next
2 sts] across, turn. (9 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc dec in first
2 sts, sc in next st, [sc dec in
next 2 sts, sc in next st] twice,
turn. (6 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc dec in first
2 sts, [sc dec in next 2 sts]
across, turn. (3 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in 3 sts, do
not turn. (1 sc)
Rnd 10: Now working in rnds,
sc evenly sp around entire Inner
Ear, placing 2 sc in each end
of foundation ch, join in beg sc,
leaving a 12-inch length,
fasten off.
With pink yarn, sew Inner Ear
to inside of Outer Ear. Make
sure to weave pink yarn only
through sts on inside of Outer
Ear to keep yarn from being
visible on outside of Outer Ear.
Snout
Rnd 1: With buff, make a slip
ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, place
marker. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] around.
(12 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
(12 sc)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in
next st] around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3, join in beg sc,
leaving a 12-inch length, fasten
off. (18 sc)
Leg
Make 2.
Outer Leg
Rnd 1: With buff, make a slip
ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, place
marker. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] around.
(16 sc)
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in
next st] around. (24 sc)
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Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in
(32 sc)
Rnd 5: Working in back lps
for this rnd only, sc in each st
around, join in beg sc, leaving a
12-inch length, fasten off. (32 sc)
Inner Leg
Rnds 1–4: With buff, rep rnds
1–4 of Outer Leg. At end of
rnd 4, join in beg sc, leaving an
8-inch length, fasten off.
Stuff Outer Leg with fiberfill,
but do not sew opening closed.
Using length from Inner Leg,
sew Inner Leg to rnd 5 of
Outer Leg.
Foot
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With buff, ch 8, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sc in each of next
5 chs, 3 sc in next ch, working on
opposite side of foundation ch,
sk first ch, sc in each of next
5 chs, 2 sc in next ch, place
marker. (16 sc)
Rnd 2: Working in back lps for
this rnd only, 2 sc in next st, sc
in each of next 6 sts, 3 sc in next
st, sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in
next st, join in beg sc, leaving a
12-inch length, fasten off. (20 sc)
Stuff Foot with fiberfill. Once
Foot is stuffed, whipstitch (see
illustration) opening at top of
each Foot closed, leaving rem
length for sewing Foot to Leg.
Whipstitch Edges
Using photo as a guide, sew Foot
to Leg.
Tail
Row 1: With buff, ch 37, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each of
next 34 chs, dc in last ch, leaving
an 8-inch length, fasten off.
(35 sc, 1 dc)
Arm
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With buff, leaving a
12-inch length at beg, make a
slip ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring, place
marker. (4 sc)
Rnd 2: Making sure 12-inch
length of yarn stays at base
of each paw and does not end
up inside Arm, [2 sc in next st]
around. (8 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
(8 sc)
Rnds 4–7: Rep rnd 3. (8 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in
each of next 6 sts. (7 sc)
Rnds 9 & 10: Rep rnd 3. (7 sc)
Rnd 11: Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc
in each of next 5 sts. (6 sc)
Rnds 12–14: Rep rnd 3, join in
beg sc, leaving a 12-inch length,
fasten off. (6 sc)
Stuff Arm with fiberfill. Once
Arm is stuffed, fold opening at
top of each Arm flat and sew
closed. Leave rem length for
sewing Arm to Body.
Eye
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With white, make a slip
ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join in beg
sc, fasten off. (6 sc)
With black and using photo as a
guide, embroider a satin stitch
(see illustration) pupil on Eye.
2
3
1
Satin Stitch
HAT
Rnd 1: With white metallic,
leaving a 12-inch length at beg,
ch 30, join in first ch to form a
ring, sc in each ch around, place
marker. (30 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.
(30 sc)
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2, change
color (see Stitch Guide) in last
st to red metallic, leaving a
6-inch length at beg. (30 sc)
Rnd 4: Working in back lps for
this rnd only, [sc dec in next
2 sts, sc in each of next 4 sts]
around. (25 sc)
Rnds 5 & 6: Rep rnd 2. (25 sc)
Rnd 7: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc
in each of next 3 sts] around.
(20 sc)
Rnds 8–10: Rep rnd 2. (20 sc)
Rnd 11: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc
in each of next 2 sts] around.
(15 sc)
Rnds 12–15: Rep rnd 2. (15 sc)
Rnd 16: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc
in next st] around. (10 sc)
Rnds 17–19: Rep rnd 2. (10 sc)
Rnd 20: [Sc dec in next 2 sts]
around. (5 sc)
Rnds 21 & 22: Rep rnd 2. At
end of rnd 22, join in beg sc,
leaving a 6-inch length, fasten
off. (5 sc)
Sew opening at top of Hat
closed.
Bend Hat and using rem length
of red metallic yarn from color
change at end of rnd 3, sew top
portion of Hat to sts on rnd 3.
Hat Ball
Rnd 1: With white metallic,
make a slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in
ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] around.
(12 sc)
Rnds 3 & 4: Sc in each st
around. (12 sc)
Rnd 5: [Sc dec in next 2 sts, sc
in next st] around. (8 sc)
Stuff Ball with fiberfill.
Rnd 6: [Sc dec in next 2 sts]
around, join in beg sc, leaving an
8-inch length, fasten off. (4 sc)
Sew opening closed and sew Ball
to rnd 22 of Hat.
APRON
Row 1: With red metallic, ch 16,
sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each
rem ch across, turn. (15 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3–8: Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2
sts, sc in each of next 11 sts, sc
dec in last 2 sts, change color to
white metallic, do not turn.
(13 sc)
Rnd 10: Now working in rnds
for this rnd only, evenly sp
8 sc in ends of rows of first side,
working on opposite side of
foundation ch, 2 sc in first ch,
sc in each of next 13 chs, 2 sc in
next ch, evenly sp 8 sc in ends of
rows of other side, 2 sc in first st
on row 9 (place marker in last st
made), sc in each of next 11 sts,
2 sc in next st (place marker in
first st of last 2 sts made), join
in beg sc, fasten off. (48 sc)
Row 11: Join red metallic to
first marked st on rnd 10, sc in
same st, sc in each of next 10 sts,
turn. (11 sc)
Rows 12–15: Rep row 2. (11 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec in first
2 sts, sc in each of next 7 sts, sc
dec in next 2 sts, turn. (9 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc dec in first
2 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving a
12-inch length, fasten off red
metallic. (7 sc)
Rnd 18: Now working in rnds,
join white metallic to first
marked st on rnd 10, sc evenly
sp around rows 11–17, placing
2 sc in first and last st on row 17,
DECEMBER 2017
join to 2nd marked st on rnd 10,
leaving an 18-inch length,
fasten off.
FROSTING
Rnd 1: With coffee, make a
slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, place
marker. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] around.
(12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, ch 1, dc in
next st, ch 1] around, join in beg
sc, leaving a 9-inch length, fasten
off. (6 dc, 6 sc, 12 ch-1 sps)
ASSEMBLY
Refer to photo as a guide for
placement of all pieces.
1. Stuff Snout with fiberfill,
but do not sew back of Snout
closed. Leaving a sp for Eyes,
sew Snout to Head. With black,
embroider a French knot (see
illustration) in center of Snout
for Mouse’s Nose.
2
1
French Knot
Sew Eyes to Head just above
Snout.
2. With rem length of white
metallic yarn, sew Hat to top
of Body.
3. Sew Ears on each side of Head
just below brim of Hat.
With black, embroider a satin
stitch eyebrow at a slight slant
above each Eye.
4. With rem length of white
metallic yarn, sew Apron to
front center portion of Mouse’s
Body. Wrap rem length of
red metallic yarn around
back of Mouse’s Neck and,
making sure not to pull yarn
too tightly, weave yarn into
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Snowflower Table Runner
Design by Gwen Buttke McGannon
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
18 inches wide x 36 inches long
MATERIALS
• Lizbeth size 10 crochet
cotton (122 yds per ball):
6 balls #601 white
• Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Snowflake Motif = 31/2 inches;
Flower Motif = 13/4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Snowflake Motifs are joined
together as work progresses.
Flower Motifs are joined
together to open picots between
rows.
Chain-5 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
and chain-2 unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-8 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
and chain-5 unless otherwise
stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot: Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from
hook.
Picot-join: Ch 2, sl st in corre-
sponding picot of adjacent Motif,
ch 2, sl st in 5th st from hook.
Beginning double crochet
cluster (beg dc cl): Ch 2,
(yo, insert hook in same st, yo,
draw up a lp, yo, draw through
2 lps on hook) 3 times, yo, draw
through all 4 lps on hook.
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Double crochet cluster
(dc cl): (Yo, insert hook in indi-
cated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo,
draw through 2 lps on hook)
4 times, yo, draw through all
5 lps on hook.
Treble crochet cluster
(tr cl): *(Yo hook twice, insert
hook in indicated st, yo, draw up
a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook) twice, rep from * twice, yo,
draw through all 4 lps on hook.
PATTERNS
Foundation Snowflake Motif
Rnd 1: Form a slip ring (see
illustration), ch 5 (see Pattern
Notes), [dc in ring, ch 2] 7 times,
join (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd
ch of beg ch-5, close ring. (8 dc,
8 ch-2 sps)
4" end
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-2 sp, beg dc
cl (see Special Stitches) in
same ch-2 sp, [ch 2, picot (see
Special Stitches), ch 2, dc cl (see
Special Stitches) in next ch-2 sp]
7 times, ch 2, picot, ch 2, join to
beg dc cl. (8 dc cls, 16 ch-2 sps,
8 picots)
Rnd 3: Ch 8 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in same cl, [ch 2, sc in picot,
ch 2, (dc, ch 5, dc) in next cl]
7 times, ch 2, sc in picot, ch 2,
join to 3rd ch of beg ch-8. (16 dc,
8 ch-5 sps, 16 ch-2 sps, 8 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, [(sc, hdc, 3 dc,
picot, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in ch-5 sp,
ch 1, (sl st, picot, sl st) in next sc,
ch 1] 8 times, join in first sc.
Fasten off. (16 sc, 16 hdc, 48 dc,
16 picots, 16 ch-1 sps, 8 sl sts)
RUNNER
Note: Use Placement Diagram
as a guide for placement of
Motifs.
1-EDGE JOIN
Rnds 1–3: Rep rnds 1–3 of
Foundation Snowflake Motif.
Rnd 4 (1-edge join): Ch 1, [(sc,
hdc, 3 dc, picot, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in
ch-5 sp, ch 1, (sl st, picot, sl st) in
next sc, ch 1] 6 times, *(sc, hdc,
3 dc, picot-join—see Special
Stitches, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next
ch-5 sp, ch 1, (sl st, picot, sl st)
in next sc, ch 1, rep from * once,
join to first sc. Fasten off. (16 sc,
16 hdc, 48 dc, 14 picots, 2 picot-
joins, 16 ch-1 sps, 8 sl sts)
2-EDGE JOIN
Rnds 1–3: Rep rnds 1–3 of
Foundation Snowflake Motif.
Rnd 4 (2-edge join): Ch 1,
[(sc, hdc, 3 dc, picot, 3 dc, hdc, sc)
in ch-5 sp, ch 1, (sl st, picot,
sl st) in next sc, ch 1] 4 times,
*(sc, hdc, 3 dc, picot-join, 3 dc,
hdc, sc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 1,
(sl st, picot, sl st) in next sc, ch 1,
rep from * 3 times, join to first
sc. Fasten off. (16 sc, 16 hdc,
48 dc, 14 picots, 4 picot-joins,
16 ch-1 sps, 8 sl sts)
4-EDGE JOIN
Rnd 1: Form a slip ring, ch 1,
8 sc in ring, join in beg sc, pull
beg length to close ring. (8 sc)
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 As delicate as swirling snowflakes on a wintry
day, this table runner will add an elegant touch
to your home this holiday season.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Holiday Snow Afghan
Design by Katherine Eng
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
45 inches wide x 60 inches long
MATERIALS
• Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/
364 yds/198g per skein):
3 skeins #368 paddy green
2 skeins each #316 soft white
and #319 cherry red
Alternate colors: 2 skeins each
#316 soft white, #381 light
blue, #885 Delft blue and
#3945 blue suede*
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle
GAUGE
Snowflake = 31/2 inches tip to tip
PATTERN NOTES
*If working alternate colors,
the snowflake is crocheted
with soft white. Make 32 light
blue Squares and 31 Delft blue
Squares; work round 8 of each
Square with blue suede. Begin
joining of first row with light
blue and alternate colors across;
begin joining 2nd row with Delft
blue. Repeat these rows until
9 rows are completed. Use blue
suede for Border rounds 1 and
2; round 3 is crocheted with
soft white.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Unless otherwise indicated,
work in specified stitches only,
skipping over others.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
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SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in indi-
cated sp.
V-stitch (V-st): (Sc, ch 2, sc) in
indicated st or sp.
AFGHAN
FIRST SQUARE
Rnd 1 (RS): Beg at center of
Snowflake, with white, ch 4, join
(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to
form a ring, 8 sc in ring, join in
beg sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: [Ch 3, sl st in next sc]
7 times, ch 3, sl st in joining sl st
of rnd 1, sl st in next ch-3 sp.
(8 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same ch-3 sp
as beg ch-1, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3
sp] 7 times, ch 3, join in beg sc,
sl st in next ch-3 sp. (8 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in
same ch-3 sp as beg ch-1, sl st in
next sc, [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next
ch-3 sp, sl st in next sc] around.
Fasten off. (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 5: Draw up a lp of green
in any ch-2 sp, ch 1, V-st (see
Special Stitches) in same ch-2
sp as beg ch-1, ch 4, [V-st in next
ch-2 sp, ch 4] around, join in beg
sc. (8 V-sts, 8 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch-2 sp, *(2 sc,
hdc) in next ch-4 sp, shell (see
Special Stitches) in next ch-2
sp, (hdc, 2 sc) in next ch-4 sp**,
sl st in next ch-2 sp, rep from
* around ending last rep at **,
join in beg sl st. (4 shells, 8 hdc,
16 sc, 4 sl sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each st
around, (sc, ch 3, sc) in each
corner ch-3 sp, join in beg sc.
Fasten off. (52 sc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Note: The following Rnd 8 is for
First Square only.
Rnd 8: Draw up a lp of red in
2nd sc to the left of any corner
ch-3 sp, ch 1, V-st in same sc,
sk next sc, [V-st in next sc, sk
next sc] across to corner ch-3 sp,
(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 4, sc, ch 2, sc) in
corner ch-3 sp] around, join in
beg sc. Fasten off. (32 ch-2 sps,
4 ch-4 sps)
2ND–63RD SQUARES
Rnds 1–7: Rep rnds 1–7 of
First Square.
Note: Join Squares on 1 side
or 2 as necessary while working
rows of Squares. When joining,
work in ch-2 sps of V-sts, joining
7 Squares wide x 9 Squares long.
Rnd 8: With rnd 8 of First
Square as a guide, to join on
1 side, connect from corner to
corner at ch-2 sp and ch-4 sp as
follows. To connect ch-2 sps,
ch 1, drop lp, draw lp under to
over through opposite ch-2 sp,
ch 1 and continue.
To connect at ch-4 sps, ch 2,
drop lp, draw lp under to over
through opposite ch-4 sp, ch 2
and continue.
To join where 4 corners meet,
ch 2, drop lp, draw lp under to
over through opposite ch-4 sp
(to the right), ch 1, drop lp, sk
next ch-4 sp, draw lp under to
over through next ch-4 sp, ch 2
and continue.
When all Squares are joined,
work Border.
BORDER
Rnd 1: Draw up a lp of red in
first ch-2 sp to the left of any
corner ch-4 sp, ch 1, V-st in each
ch-2 sp around working at each
joining seam, sc in next corner
ch-4 sp, ch 2, sk joining seam,
sc in next corner ch-4 sp. Work
at each of the 4 corners, (sc,
ch 4, sc) in corner ch-4 sp, join
in beg sc, sl st in next ch-2 sp.
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 There is nothing more traditional than Christmassy red, green and
white for the holidays! Delicate snowflakes are surrounded by garlands
of green and finally joined together with a festive red border.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Snowman Family
Designs by Agnes Russell
Rnd 17: Rep rnd 7.
Body
Rnd 18: [Sc in each of next 2 sc,
EASY PATTERN NOTES 2 sc in next sc] around. (20 sc)
Weave in loose ends as work Rnd 19: [Sc in each of next 3 sc,
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
progresses. 2 sc in next sc] around, change
Father & Mother: 9 inches tall
color (see Stitch Guide) to blue,
excluding pompom Do not join rounds, place stitch fasten off cream. (25 sc)
Child: 8 inches tall excluding marker and move as work
hat fringe progresses as indicated unless Nose
MATERIALS otherwise stated. Rnd 1: With orange, ch 2, 3 sc in
• Lion Brand Yarn Modern Join with slip stitch as indicated 2nd ch from hook, do not
Baby light (DK) weight unless otherwise stated. join. (3 sc)
acrylic/nylon yarn Chain-3 at beginning of row Rnd 2: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each
(21/2 oz/173 yds/75g per ball): counts as first double crochet of next 2 sc. (4 sc)
2 balls #98 cream unless otherwise stated.
1 ball each #133 orange, Rnd 3: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each
#109 blue, #102 pink, of next 3 sc. (5 sc)
SNOWMEN
#158 yellow and Rnd 4: Sc in each of next 2 sc,
#148 turquoise FATHER 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next
• Lion Brand Yarn Fun Fur 2 sc. (6 sc)
bulky (chunky) weight Head Rnds 5 & 6: Sc in each sc
polyester yarn (solids: Rnd 1 (RS): Beg at top of Head, around. At the end of rnd 6,
13/4 oz/64 yds/50g per ball; prints: with cream, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd sl st in next st, leaving a 6-inch
11/2 oz/57 yds/40g per ball): ch from hook, do not join (see length, fasten off.
1 ball each #305 deep sea Pattern Notes). (5 sc)
stripes, #100 white and Stuff Nose lightly and sew to
#113 red Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. rnd 12 of Head.
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or (10 sc)
Eyes
size needed to obtain gauge Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2. (20 sc)
• 21/2-inch disk plastic canvas: 3 Sew black shank buttons
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, between rnds 8 and 9 leaving
• Tapestry needle 2 sc in next sc] around. (25 sc)
• Sewing needle 3/4 inch between Eyes.
• Black sewing thread Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 4 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (30 sc) Mouth
• Stitch markers
• Fiberfill Rnd 6: [Sc in each of next 5 sc, Sew 5 black mini buttons
• 3/8-inch black shank buttons: 6 2 sc in next sc] around. (35 sc) centered under nose.
• #550000444A Favorite Findings Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around. Sweater
by Blumenthal Lansing mini
black buttons: 14 Rnds 8–12: Rep rnd 7. Rnd 20: [Sc in each of next 4 sc,
• #550000356A Let It Snow! Rnd 13: [Sc in each of next 2 sc in next sc] around. (30 sc)
Favorite Findings buttons by 5 sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) Rnd 21: Working in back lps
Blumenthal Lansing: 7 in next 2 sc] around. (30 sc) (see Stitch Guide), sc in each st
• Pompom maker or 4-inch-square Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next 4 sc, around.
piece of cardboard sc dec in next 2 sc] around. Rnd 22: Rep rnd 6 of Head.
GAUGE (25 sc) (35 sc)
4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows or rnds = Rnd 15: [Sc in each of next Rnds 23–28: Rep rnd 7. At
1 inch unstuffed 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around. the end of rnd 28, change color
(20 sc) to yellow.
Rnd 16: [Sc in each of next Rnd 29: Rep rnd 7, change color
2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around. to cream.
(15 sc)

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 All dressed up for the holidays, this
cute family of snowmen will add a
touch of whimsy to your home!

Rnd 30: Working in back lps,
sc in each st around.
Rnd 31: [Sc in each of next 6 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (40 sc)
Rnds 32–37: Rep rnd 7.
Rnd 38: [Sc in each of next
6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around.
Fasten off. (35 sc)
Bottom Sweater Ribbing
Row 1: Join (see Pattern
Notes) yellow at center back in
rem free lp of rnd 29, ch 7, sc
in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each
of next 5 chs, sl st in same st of
rnd 29 as joining, sl st in next st
on rnd 29, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Working in back lps, sc
in each of next 5 sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in back lp of
each of next 5 sts, sl st in each
of next 2 sts on rnd 29, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 around
bottom. At the end of last rep,
leaving a 6-inch length, fasten
off. Sew last row to opposite side
of foundation ch of row 1.
Neckline Ribbing
Row 1: With yellow, ch 4, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each of
next 2 chs, turn. (3 sc)
Rows 2–30: Ch 1, working in
back lps, sc in each of next 3 sc,
turn. At the end of row 30, leaving
a 12-inch length, fasten off.
With tapestry needle, sew each
row to rem back lps of row 20 of
Sweater.
Stuff Head and Body with
fiberfill.
Bottom
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 5 sc in
2nd ch from hook, do not join. (5 sc)

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 Rnds 2–6: Rep rnds 2–6 of
Head. (35 sc)
With bottom of Body facing,
holding Bottom to Body
and working through both
thicknesses, sl st in each st
around, inserting plastic canvas
disk before closing.
Sew 2 snowflake buttons down
center front of Sweater.
Arm
Make 2.
Thumb
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 5 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, do not
join. (5 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each of next 5 sc,
sl st in next sc, fasten off.
Hand
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 5 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, do not
join. (5 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(10 sc)
Rnds 3 & 4: Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 5: Sc in next sc of
Hand, working through both
thicknesses of Thumb and Hand,
[insert hook through inside of
Thumb and in next sc of Hand
and complete sc] twice, sc in
each of next 7 sc of Hand.
Rnd 6: Sc in next sc of Hand,
sc in each of next 3 sc of Thumb
only, sk next 2 sc of Hand (the
2 sts joined to Thumb), sc in
each of next 7 sc of Hand. (11 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc in next sc, [sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc]
twice, sc dec in next 2 sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around,
change color to blue.
Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 10: [Sc in each of next 3 sc,
2 sc in next sc] twice. (10 sc)
Rnds 11 & 12: Sc in each sc
around.
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Rnd 13: [Sc in each of next 4 sc,
2 sc in next sc] twice. (12 sc)
Rnds 14–18: Sc in each sc
around. At the end of rnd 18,
leaving a 10-inch length, sl st in
next st, fasten off.
Wrist Ribbing
Make 2.
Rows 1–12: Rep rows 1–12 of
Neckline Ribbing. At the end of
row 12, leaving a 10-inch length
of yarn, fasten off.
Wrap Ribbing around wrist,
sew last row to opposite side
of foundation ch, tack Ribbing
to wrist.
Stuff Arms lightly with fiberfill,
fold rnd 18 flat and whipstitch
edges (see illustration) tog, sew
rnd 18 to Body at a slight angle.
Secure Hands as desired.
Whipstitch Edges
Hat
Row 1 (RS): Beg at top of Hat,
with blue, ch 25, sc in 2nd ch
from hook, sc in each rem ch
across, turn. (24 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, working in back
lps, sc in each of first 12 sts, sc
in both lps of next 12 sc, change
color to yellow, do not fasten off
blue, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in both lps of
first 12 sc, sc in back lps of next
12 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in back lps of
first 12 sts, sc in both lps of next
12 sc, change color to blue, do
not fasten off yellow, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in both lps of
first 12 sc, sc in back lps of next
12 sts, turn.
Rows 6–33: [Rep rows 2–5
consecutively] 7 times.
Rows 34 & 35: Rep rows 2
and 3.
Row 36: Ch 1, sc in back lps of
first 12 sts, sc in both lps of next
12 sc, leaving a 12-inch length of
yarn, sew row 36 to opposite side
of foundation ch of row 1.
Weave rem length through end of
rows at top of Hat, draw opening
closed, knot and fasten off.
Pompom
Follow pompom maker
instructions to make a 4-inch
pompom or make as follows: Cut
a 10-inch length of blue and set
aside. Wrap blue around 4-inch
cardboard 25 times, pass 10-inch
strand under top edge, tie ends
in a knot. Cut bottom edge, fluff
and trim to 2-inch pompom or
desired size. Secure to center
top of Hat.
Fold ribbing upward as desired,
place Hat on head and tack
in place.
Scarf
Row 1: With red, ch 50, sc in
2nd ch from hook, [ch 3, sk next
3 chs, sc in next ch] 11 times.
Fasten off. (13 sc)
Row 2: Join white in first sc,
ch 1, sc in same sc, [ch 3, sc in
next sc] 12 times. Fasten off.
Row 3: Join deep sea in first sc,
ch 1, sc in same sc, [ch 3, sc in
next sc] 12 times. Fasten off.
Wrap Scarf around neckline as
desired.
MOTHER
Head
Rnds 1–17: Rep rnds 1–17 of
Father. (15 sc)
Body
Rnd 18: [Sc in each of next 2 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (20 sc)
Rnd 19: [Sc in each of next 3 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around, change
color (see Stitch Guide) to pink,
fasten off cream. (25 sc)
Facial Features
Rep Nose, Eyes and Mouth the
same as Father.
Sweater
Rnd 20: [Sc in each of next 4 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (30 sc)
Rnd 21: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 22: [Sc in each of next 5 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (35 sc)
Rnds 23–27: Rep rnd 21. At the
end of rnd 27, sl st in next st,
fasten off, place markers at each
end on center front 13 sc.
Rnd 28: Join (see Pattern
Notes) cream at center back of
Body in rnd 27, sc in each sc to
first marker, work sc in back lp
(see Stitch Guide) of each of next
13 sts, remove markers, working
in both lps, sc in each rem sc
around.
Rnd 29: Rep rnd 21.
Rnd 30: [Sc in each of next 6 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (40 sc)
Rnds 31–37: Rep rnd 21.
Rnd 38: [Sc in each of next
6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around.
Fasten off. (35 sc)
Bottom
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 5 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, do not
join. (5 sc)
Rnds 2–6: Rep rnds 2–6 of Body.
(35 sc)
Stuff Head and Body with
fiberfill.
With bottom of Body facing,
holding Bottom to Body
and working through both
thicknesses, sl st in each st
around, inserting plastic canvas
disk before closing.
Apron
Row 1: Working in rem free lps
of rnd 27 of Sweater, join pink,
ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1,
sc in each of next 12 sts,
turn. (13 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, change color to yellow,
do not fasten off pink, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, change color to pink, do
not fasten off yellow, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc,
sc in each sc across to last 2 sc,
sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (11 sc)
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Row 7: Rep row 5. (9 sc)
Row 8: Rep row 4.
Row 9: Rep row 5. (7 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across. Fasten off.
Apron Trim
Row 1 (RS): With yellow, ch 41
(first tie), working around outer
edge of Apron, sc in same rem
free lp of rnd 27 of Sweater, sc
evenly sp down side edge of
Apron, across bottom and up
opposite side edge, ending with
last sc in rem free lp of rnd 27 of
sweater, ch 41 (2nd tie). Fasten
off. Tie ends of ties in a bow at
back of Body.
Sew 2 snowflake buttons down
center front of Sweater.
Arm
Make 2.
Thumb
Rep Thumb of Father.
Hand
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 5 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, do not
join. (5 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(10 sc)
Rnds 3 & 4: Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 5: Sc in next sc of
Hand, working through both
DECEMBER 2017
thicknesses of Thumb and Hand,
[insert hook through inside of
Thumb and in next sc of Hand
and complete sc] twice, sc in
each of next 7 sc of Hand.
Rnd 6: Sc in next sc of Hand,
sc in each of next 3 sc of Thumb
only, sk next 2 sc of Hand (the
2 sts joined to Thumb), sc in
each of next 7 sc of Hand. (11 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc in next sc, [sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc]
twice, sc dec in next 2 sc. (8 sc)
Rnds 8 & 9: Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 10: [Sc in each of next
3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] twice,
change color to pink. (10 sc)
Rnds 11–13: Sc in each sc
around, join.
Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next 4 sc,
2 sc in next sc] twice. (12 sc)
Rnds 15–18: Sc in each sc
around. At the end of rnd 18,
leaving a 10-inch length, sl st in
next st, fasten off.
Stuff arms lightly with
fiberfill, fold rnd 18 flat across
and whipstitch edges (see
illustration on page 38) tog, sew
rnd 18 to Body at a slight angle.
Secure Hands as desired.
Hat
Row 1: With pink, ch 11, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem
ch across, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in back lp of
each sc across, turn.
Rows 3–35: Rep row 2.
Row 36: Holding row 35 to
opposite side of foundation ch
of row 1 and working through
both thicknesses, sl st in each
st across.
Rnd 37 (RS): Now working
in rnds, work sc in side edge
of each row, join in beg sc,
turn. (35 sc)
Rnd 38 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each
sc around, join in beg sc, change
Continued on page 62
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CUDDLE-UP CROCHET
Chrysanthemum Cowl
Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 71/2 inches
Circumference at lower edge:
27 inches
MATERIALS
• Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn
(7 oz/364 yds/198g per
skein):
1 skein #316 soft white
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• 3/4-inch (19mm) #561100022
Elegant buttons by Blumenthal
Lansing: 8
GAUGE
Rnds 1–4 of Motif = 31/2 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
does not count as a stitch unless
otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
and chain-1 unless otherwise
stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in indicated
sp or st, drop lp from hook,
insert hook from front to back in
top of first dc, pick up dropped
lp, draw tightly through st
on hook.
Large fan (lg fan): (Dc, [ch 1,
dc] 3 times) in indicated st.
Small fan (sm fan): (Dc, [ch 1,
dc] twice) in indicated st.
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Beginning large fan (beg
lg fan): (Ch 4—see Pattern
Notes, dc, [ch 1, dc] twice) in
indicated st.
Single crochet join (sc join):
Place slip knot on hook, insert
hook in indicated st, yo, pull up
a lp, yo and draw through both
lps on hook.
COWL
Motif
Rnd 1 (RS): Form a slip ring
(see illustration), ch 2 (see
Pattern Notes), [pc—see Special
Stitches, ch 3] 4 times in ring,
join (see Pattern Notes) in first
dc of beg pc. (4 pc, 4 ch-3 sps)
4" end
Leave ring
loose until
stitches are
made.
Slip Ring
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-3 sp,
ch 2, 3 pc in same ch-3 sp,
(ch 1, 3 pc) in each ch-3 sp
around, ch 1, join in first dc
of beg pc. (4 groups of 3 pc,
4 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [(sc in first pc,
lg fan (see Special Stitches)
in next pc, sc in last pc) of next
3-pc group, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp]
around, join in beg sc. (4 lg
fans, 20 sc)
Rnd 4: Sl st in first dc of first lg
fan, ch 1, working in same lg fan,
sc in each of first dc, ch-1 sp, and
next dc, [(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next
ch-1 sp, sc in each of next dc, last
ch-1 sp, and last dc, [sk next 2 sc,
sm fan (see Special Stitches) in
next sc*, sk next 2 sc, working
in next lg fan, sc in each of first
dc, ch-1 sp, and next dc] around,
ending last rep at *, join in beg
sc. (4 sm fans, 24 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as
base of beg ch-1, [ch 3, sc in next
ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk each of next hdc
and sc, sc in next sc, {ch 3, sc in
next ch-1 sp} twice in next small
fan, ch 3*, sk each of last dc of
same fan and next sc, sc in next
sc] around, ending last rep at *,
join in beg sc. (20 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 6: Sl st in first ch-3 sp,
ch 1, sc in same ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sc)
in each ch-3 sp around, join in
beg sc. (20 sc, 20 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch-3 sp,
ch 2, (pc, ch 2, pc) in same ch-3
sp, [4 hdc in next ch-3 sp, 3 hdc
in next ch-3 sp, hdc in next sc,
3 hdc in next ch-3 sp, 4 hdc in
next ch-3 sp*, (pc, ch 2, pc) in
next ch-3 sp] around, ending last
rep at *, join in first dc of beg pc.
(8 pc, 60 hdc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 8: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, pc
in same sp, *ch 3, sk next hdc,
hdc in next hdc, [ch 1, sk next
hdc, hdc in next hdc] 6 times,
ch 3**, pc in next ch-2 sp, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in first dc of beg pc. (4 pc,
28 hdc, 24 ch-1 sps, 8 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 9: Beg lg fan (see Special
Stitches) in first pc, [hdc in each
ch-1 sp and hdc across to next
pc, lg fan in next pc] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (4 lg
fans, 52 hdc)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in same st as
base of beg ch-2, dc in each st
and ch-1 sp around, working
3 dc in center ch-1 sp of each lg
 Pair a motif with an easy row
pattern and sparkly buttons for
fan, join in beg dc. Fasten off. winter warmth and elegance.
(76 dc, 4 groups of 3 dc)
Scarf
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing
and working in back lps (see
Stitch Guide), sc join (see
Special Stitches) in center dc
of any 3-dc group, sc in next
dc, 2 sc in next dc, [sc in each
of next 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc]
6 times, sc in next dc, 2 sc
in next dc, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (31 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, [sc in front lp
(see Stitch Guide) of each of next
2 sc, sc in back lp of each of next
2 sc] across to last 3 sc, sc in
front lp of each of next 2 sc, sc
in back lp of last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in front lp of
first st, [sc in back lp of each of
next 2 sc*, sc in front lp of each
of next 2 sc] across, ending last
rep at *, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until Scarf
measures 18 inches, ending
with Row 2.
Button lp row: Ch 1, sc in first
sc, [ch 4, sc in each of next 4 sc]
6 times, ch 4, sc in each of next
5 sc, ch 4, sc in last sc. Fasten off.
(8 button lps)
Finishing
Evenly sp buttons across edge of
Motif adjacent to row 1 of Scarf
and sew in place. CW

Designer Quote
With a striking motif inspired by
hardy chrysanthemums, this cowl
was created to fill in your jacket
neck for extra warmth while being
fun to make with its knit-look,
asymmetrically buttoned scarf.
CUDDLE-UP CROCHET
Beautiful Bow Head Wrap
Design by Terry Day
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
4 inches wide x 21 inches in
circumference
MATERIALS
• King Cole Fashion Aran
medium (worsted)
weight acrylic/wool
yarn (31/2 oz/219 yds/100g
per ball):
1 ball each #1514 plum and
#1516 porcelain
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
2 rows = 2 inches; 1 shell =
13/8 inches at widest point
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-2 at end of row counts as
first double crochet of next row
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at end of row and 2
double crochet at beginning of
next row count as first half shell
unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
HEAD WRAP
FINISHING
Wrap knot around center of bow
and whipstitch (see illustration)
2 dc, sc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, ends tog on WS of bow.
3 dc (half shell) in top of beg
ch-3, ch 1, turn. (12 shells,
2 half shells, 13 sc)
Row 3: Sc in first dc, *sk next
2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sk next
2 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * 2 4
11 times, 5 dc in next sc, sk
next 2 dc, sc in top of beg ch-2, 1 3 5
ch 2, turn. (13 shells, 14 sc)
Whipstitch
Rows 4 & 5: Rep rows 2 and
3. At end of row 5, fasten off. With end tail and RS held tog,
Row 6 (RS): Turn head whipstitch short ends of head
wrap around so that row 1 is wrap tog.
facing, working in opposite
side of foundation ch, join (see Edging
Pattern Notes) plum in first With RS of row 6 of head wrap
ch, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch, *sk facing, join porcelain in back lp
next 2 chs, sc in next ch (base (see Stitch Guide) of st at seam,
of next shell), sk next 2 chs, sl st in back lps of each st around,
5 dc in next ch (base of next join in first st, fasten off.
sc), rep from * 11 times, sk With RS of row 1 facing, join
next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sk porcelain in back lp of first ch at
next 2 chs, 3 dc in last ch.
seam and rep edging around.
Fasten off, leaving long tail of
yarn for sewing ends of head With length of plum threaded on
wrap tog. tapestry needle, gather center
front of head wrap slightly
BOW with running stitches (see
illustration); secure ends of yarn
Row 1 (RS): With porcelain,
ch 27, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) (fan) in on WS.
7th ch from hook (beg sk chs 3 2 1
count as dc and 4 sk chs), *sk
next 4 chs, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
next ch, rep from * 2 times, sk
next 4 chs, dc in last ch, ch 2,
turn. (4 fans, 2 dc)
Running Stitch

Row 1 (RS): With plum, ch 79,
sk first 3 chs (beg sk chs count
as dc), *5 dc (shell) in next ch, sk
next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sk next
2 chs, rep from * 11 times, 5 dc
in next ch, sk next 2 chs, sc in
last ch, ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),
turn. (13 shells, 1 dc, 13 sc)
Row 2: 2 dc (see Pattern Notes)
in first sc, *sk next 2 dc, sc in
next dc, sk next 2 dc, 5 dc in next
sc, rep from * 11 times, sk next
Rows 2 & 3: Sk first 3 dc, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp of each fan,
dc in top of beg ch. At end of
row 3, fasten off. (4 fans, 2 dc)
Knot
Row 1: With porcelain, ch 4,
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
next 2 chs, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Rows 2–6: Sc in each sc
across, ch 1, turn. At end of
row 6, fasten off, leaving tail to
sew ends tog.
With length of plum yarn,
whipstitch bow to center front of
head wrap, picking up back side
of knot and making sure sts do
not show on RS. With running
stitches, tack center area of ends
of bow to head wrap, making sure
sts do not show on front of bow.
Weave in all loose ends. CW

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 Big and little girls alike
will appreciate this
stylish way to stay warm.
Crochet up a bunch in
different colors for extra
unexpected gifts.

The Red Scarf Project
As crocheters we can impact lives in positive ways
simply by crocheting and donating something as
simple as a scarf.
Recently I learned about Foster Care to Success which,
since 1981, has helped over 50,000 young adults
from foster care achieve success through education.
The work of this vital nonprofit aids foster-care
youth in attending college and looking forward to
a brighter future.
I interviewed Director of Scholarships and Grants
Tina Raheem to learn more about this awesome
organization and the valuable work they do.
CW: Tina, I would like to begin by asking you to
share a little bit about what foster care is and the
current state of the foster care system.
Tina: It is not a lightly taken decision to place a child
in foster care, but in 2015 alone 269,509 babies,
children and teens were removed from their families
nationwide. These children suffered neglect or abuse,
parental illness, addiction, incarceration, abandonment
or death, homelessness, hunger, fear—sometimes for
months or years before the state stepped in.
Yet foster care, meant to be a safe haven, is often
instead a series of daily struggles and hurdles. Children
feel abandoned and confused as they try to fit into
someone else’s family again and again. They miss
school for court appointments and hear their life story
discussed by strangers. Having a sleepover, getting
44 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM DECEMBER 2017
a part-time job or
participating in a sport
requires paperwork
and caseworker
approval. Nothing is
under their control;
they feel helpless,
disconnected
and alone.
Although the federal
Fostering Connec-
tions to Success and
Increasing Adoptions
Act of 2008 gave
states the option
of raising the
emancipation age
(that is, the age that
foster youth must leave or “age out” of the foster
system) from 18 to 21, currently only a handful of states
have approved plans in place. States struggle to meet
the needs of older foster youth, and many teens, not
seeing any advantage to staying in care, voluntarily
“age out” at 18 or after high school graduation even
though very few of them are capable of establishing
a successful independent life without family or
community support.
CW: Can you tell our readers how Foster Care to
Success (FC2S) came about?
Tina: Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) was
founded in 1981 by Joseph Rivers and a group of
committed volunteers to provide foster youth with the
support and guidance he had not received growing up
in Syracuse, N.Y., orphanages and foster homes in
the 1960s.
Rivers and his volunteers empowered metropolitan
Washington, D.C., foster teens to believe in themselves
and recognize that they, like their friends with families,
could earn a college degree, get a job and become
successful, respected members of their community.
OFA taught classes in basic budgeting, cooking and
other “adult skills,” developing the first independent
living curriculum for foster youth. OFA also provided
scholarships to a handful of students, and in 1989
celebrated the first of what would become thousands
of college graduates.
After Rivers’ death in 1990 leadership passed to Eileen
McCaffrey, a founding member of OFA. Rivers met
McCaffrey when she was five years old and her parents
took in a lonely teenager who needed a stable place
to stay in order to finish high school, and she grew up
with a fierce devotion to the rights of every foster youth
to have what she, as the youngest daughter in a stable
family, took for granted.
Under McCaffrey’s leadership, OFA became the nation’s like groceries or
preeminent authority on educational support for older clothing or who
foster youth, shaping public policy, volunteer initiatives deserve a treat for
and the programs of other organizations. In 2011, OFA something special.
became Foster Care to Success (FC2S), a name change • Donate a package
intended to better reflect our mission.
$50 covers the cost
Annually, Foster Care to Success invests $15 million in of a package for one
helping foster youth secure brighter futures by providing student.
information, guidance and/or funding to 5,000 youth.
• Host an event
CW: What types of programs do you offer your
clients? Book clubs, scout
troops, mother’s day
Tina: FC2S administers the Education and Training out—if your group
Voucher program for eight states: Alabama, Arizona, can send special care packages to 15 or more youths,
Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Carolina we’ll help you organize it.
and Ohio. Eligible students may receive up to $5,000 a
year for up to five years or until they reach age 23. • Involve your company
FC2S also offers Participation in a company-wide drive to support the
scholarships to FC2S care package project is a great way to engage
young people who employees in community service and promote a
were in foster care feeling of organizational solidarity and pride.
for the 12 months If you would like to crochet a scarf for the Red Scarf
prior to their 18th Project, use our pattern on the next page and mail
birthday and who your finished scarf to:
are in college or a Foster Care to Success
training program 23811 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 210
in any state. These
Beachwood, OH 44122
scholarships
are sponsored Scarves are only accepted Sept. 1–Dec. 15
by foundations annually due to limited storage space. Scarves
and individuals; can be crocheted from any shade of red yarn
scholarships can (machine washable acrylic or cotton yarns are
be named by best) approximately 60 inches long by 5 to 8
the sponsor, and inches wide. Scarves can be for men or women,
FC2S provides but unisex patterns are best. Please attach a note
the sponsor with of encouragement with your first name and city.
information about “their” students, regular updates and Make sure to include fiber content and washing
GPA information. instructions too.
Every year, FC2S sends 7,500 care packages to students
enrolled in colleges across the country. Each package To learn more about Foster Care to Success and
is full of items they want and need, including school additional ways you can help, visit their website at
supplies, personal care items, snacks, little toys and gift www.fc2success.org. CW
cards. In February, we send each student a Valentine-red
handmade scarf. And every package contains personal
cards and notes that convey the caring and concern of a
supportive community.
CW: In addition to crocheting scarves for the Red
Scarf Project, are there other ways our readers can
support your awesome organization?
Tina:
• Contribute gift cards
Our students love gift cards. Not only are they an
important part of our care packages, but we send them
out every day to students who need them for necessities

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 Red Scarf
Design by Jackie Daugherty
Make someone's day extra
special! Crochet a scarf
EASY or two and donate them
to Foster Care to Success.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Read more about this
71/2 inches wide x 60 inches long, worthy nonprofit
excluding Fringe on pages 44 and 45.
MATERIALS
• Red Heart With Love
medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn
(7 oz/370 yds/198g per skein):
1 skein #1914 berry red
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
8 sts = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-2 at beginning of row
counts as first half double
crochet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.

SCARF
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 31, dc in 4th ch
from hook (first 3 chs count as
first dc) and in each ch across,
turn. (29 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern
Notes), fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
around each of next 3 sts, [bpdc
(see Stitch Guide) around next
st, fpdc around each of next
3 sts] across, ending with hdc
in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), [dc in each of next 3 sts,
fpdc around next bpdc] across
to last 4 sts, dc in each of last
4 sts, turn.
Continued on page 61

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CUDDLE-UP CROCHET
Tunisian
Origami
Slippers Who doesn’t love a
quick-to-stitch project?
These slippers are
Design by Rohn Strong
worked flat with a few
simple decreases and
clever seaming to create
EASY
the unique shape.
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit child’s
medium; changes for child’s large/
woman’s small, woman’s medium,
woman’s large/man’s small,
man’s medium, man’s large are in
parentheses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 61/4 (7, 71/2, 81/4, 9,
101/4) inches
Length: 8 (81/2, 93/4, 101/2, 111/2,
123/4) inches
MATERIALS
• Premier Yarns Deborah
Norville Serenity
Chunky Heathers bulky
(chunky) weight acrylic yarn
(31/2 oz/109 yds/100g per skein):
1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) #07
flame heather (child’s), #11
navy heather (woman’s), #09
meadow heather (man’s)
• Size L/11/8mm Tunisian crochet
hook or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
In Tunisian knit stitch:
16 sts = 51/2 inches; 18 rows =
51/2 inches pass. The right side of work is front to back between strands
always facing. of next vertical bar (see illustra-
First vertical bar of row is tion), yo, pull lp through.
PATTERN NOTES
skipped as that stitch is already
Slippers are worked from on your hook. This stitch is not
the back heel to the toe with referenced in instructions.
decreases occurring on the toe.
Tunisian crochet rows consist SPECIAL STITCHES
of 2 passes per row—a pick-up Tunisian knit stitch (Tks):
Tunisian Knit Stitch
pass and a work-off or return Insert hook through work from

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Work loops off hook (work
lps off hook): Yo, pull through
1 lp on hook (see A of illustra-
tion), [yo, pull through 2 lps
on hook (see B of illustration)]
across. Last lp on hook counts as
first lp of next row.

Work Loops Off Hook

SLIPPER
Make 2.
Ch 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 30).
Row 1: Insert hook in 2nd ch
from hook, yo, draw up lp, (insert
hook in next ch, yo, draw up lp)
in each ch across. [18 (20, 22, 24,
26, 30) lps on hook]
Row 1 Return: Work lps off
hook (see Special Stitches).
Row 2: Tks (see Special
Stitches) in each st across.
Row 2 Return: Work lps Row 2: Tks in each st across.
off hook. Row 2 Return: Work lps
Rep row 2 for another 20 (22, 26, off hook.
28, 32, 36) rows. Row 3: Tks in each st across.
TOE Row 3 Return: Ch 1, (yo, draw
Row 1: Tks in each st across. through 2 lps on hook) 1 (2, 2, 3,
3, 4) time(s), yo, draw through 4
Row 1 Return: Ch 1, (yo, draw lps (dec); (yo, draw through 2 lps
through 2 lps on hook) 2 (3, on hook) 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 10) times,
3, 4, 4, 5) times, yo, draw yo, draw through 4 lps (dec); (yo,
through 4 lps (dec); (yo, draw through 2 lps on hook)
draw through 2 lps on hook 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 5) times. [4 sts
6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 12) times, yo, dec, 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 22) sts]
draw through 4 lps (dec);
(yo, draw through 2 lps on Row 4: Tks in each st across.
hook) 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6) times. Row 4 Return: Work lps off
[4 sts dec, 14 (16, 18, 20, hook. Do not fasten off.
22, 26) sts]
ASSEMBLY
Note: Work each dec
from previous row Holding piece in half lengthwise
as 1 st. with RS facing out and toe
Continued on page 63

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CUDDLE-UP CROCHET
Chunky Chain Button Scarf & Hat
Designs by Kathy Olivarez
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat: 19 inches in circumference
Scarf: 7 inches wide x 28 inches
long, with 5-inch fringe
MATERIALS
• Berroco Vintage Chunky
bulky (chunky) weight
acrylic/wool/nylon yarn
(31/2 oz/136 yds/100g
per skein):
2 skeins #61181 ruby
• Size M/N/13/9mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• 1-inch buttons: 3
• Ruler
GAUGE
8 sc = 3 inches; 9 rows = 3 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Beginning chain-8 counts as
first double crochet, chain-2,
skip next 2 stitches.
Chain-2 at beginning of row or
round does not count as first
half double crochet unless other-
wise stated.
The special join is used to
make the seam of the hat less
noticeable.
SPECIAL STITCH
Special join: Remove hook
from lp, insert hook in indicated
st from back, pick up dropped lp,
draw lp through st on hook.
HAT
Rnd 1: Ch 3, join (see Pattern
Notes) to form a ring, ch 2 (see
Pattern Notes), 11 hdc in ring,
join in first hdc. (11 hdc)
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Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each
hdc around, special join
(see Pattern Notes and Special
Stitch) in first hdc, turn.
(22 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, working
in horizontal bar (see
illustration) under top of sts,
hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st,
[hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st]
around, join in first hdc, turn.
(33 hdc)
Horizontal Bar of
Half Double Crochet
Rnd 4: Ch 2, working in top of
sts, hdc in first 2 sts, 2 hdc in
next st, [hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc
in next st] around, special join
in first hdc, turn. (44 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, hdc in horizontal
bar of each st around, join in
first hdc, turn.
Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st
around, special join in first hdc,
turn.
Rnds 7–12: [Rep rnds 5 and 6
alternately] 3 times.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, hdc in horizontal
bar of each st around, join in
first hdc, turn.
Rnd 14: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from
hook (button tab), sc in each of
next 3 chs, now working on edge
of hat, sc in first st, sc in each st
around, turn. (48 sc)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in each st
around, turn.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st
around, leaving a 16-inch length
for sewing down tab and sewing
on button. Fasten off.
Thread tapestry needle with
rem length, sew tab to Hat edge
and sew button to center of tab.
SCARF
Row 1 (WS): Ch 66, sc in back
bar of ch (see illustration) in
each ch across, turn.
Back Bar of Chain
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, hdc in each
st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, working in
horizontal bar under top of sts,
hdc in each st across to last st,
hdc in top of last st, turn.
Rows 4–13: [Rep rows 2 and 3
alternately] 5 times.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st
across. Fasten off.
Place Scarf on a flat surface with
row 1 at bottom and RS facing.
Sew buttons on right end of
Scarf, 2 inches from end and
1/2 inch from side edges.
Cut 24 lengths of yarn each
14 inches long for fringe, for
8 groups of 3 strands. Fringe will
be attached at the left end of the
Scarf, in sts that form the raised
ch design and in the ends of the
first and last rows.
With crochet hook, draw 3
lengths of cut yarn through
desired st and fold in half. Even
up yarn ends and tie in a simple
knot, pulling knot snugly against
edge of Scarf, rep with rem 7
groups of fringe.
Trim fringe to length of 5 inches.
To wear Scarf, place button end
on right shoulder. Bring fringe
end across front and fasten with
buttons as desired. CW
This asymmetrical scarf and hat
set features a raised, textured
stitch that is worked in bulky-
weight yarn with a large hook
for added warmth.
CUDDLE-UP CROCHET
Take 60 Hat
Design by Jackie Daugherty

CONFIDENT
BEGINNER

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions fit child’s size; changes
for youth/woman’s, man’s sizes are
in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 163/4 (child’s) [20
(youth/woman’s), 21 (man’s)] inches
Height: 7 (child’s) [81/2 (youth/
woman’s), 91/2 (man’s)] inches
MATERIALS
• Plymouth Yarn Encore
Mega super bulky
(super chunky) weight
acrylic/wool yarn (31/2 oz/
64 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein each #217 black,
#658 blue heather,
#693 plum heather and
#389 gray heather
• Size N/P/15/10mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Removable stitch marker Crochet a hat in 60 minutes or less? You bet! Using a large
• Tapestry needle hook and super bulky yarn, you’ll have a bunch of these
GAUGE hats ready for everyone on your list in no time!
9 hdc = 5 inches; rnds 1–3 = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES HATS

One skein of black is enough to
complete all Hats. CROWN

Hat is worked from crown to All Sizes

brim. Add or subtract rounds
before round 3 [4, 4] on Body
of Hat to increase or decrease
height of Hat.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Work in continuous rounds
using stitch marker in first
stitch of each round unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first half double cro-
chet unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 1: With blue [plum, gray]
ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), 5 hdc
in first ch, do not join (see
Pattern Notes). (6 hdc)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around.
(12 hdc)
Rnd 3: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in
next st] around. (18 hdc)
Rnd 4: [2 hdc in next st, hdc
in each of next 2 sts] around.
(24 hdc)
Rnd 5: [2 hdc in next st, hdc
in each of next 3 sts] around.
(30 hdc)

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Youth/Woman’s & Man’s
Sizes Only
Rnd [6]: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts]
around. (36 hdc)
Man’s Size Only
Rnd [7]: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next
17 sts] around. (38 hdc)
BODY

All Sizes
Rnds 1 & 2 [1–3, 1–3]: Hdc in each st around.
Rnd 3 [4, 4]: Hdc in each st around, ending 2 sts
before end of last rnd, sc in next st, sl st in next st,
fasten off.
Rnd 4 [5, 5]: Join (see Pattern Notes) black in
sl st, ch 2, hdc in back bar of each st around.
Child’s & Youth/Woman’s
Sizes Only
Fasten off.
Man’s Size Only
Rnd 6: Hdc in each st around, fasten off.
All Sizes
Rnd 5 [6, 7]: Join blue [plum, gray] in any st, sc in
each hdc around.
Rnd 6 [7, 8]: Ch 1, sc in back bar of each sc
around, join in first st, fasten off. CW

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CUDDLE-UP CROCHET
Embroidered
Tunisian
Mittens
Design by Margret Willson

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit woman’s size
small; changes for medium and
large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 93/4 (small) [101/4 (medium),
11 (large)] inches excluding edging Traditional design and
Palm circumference: 71/4 (small) functional warmth come
[71/2 (medium), 8 (large)] inches together in one perfect
MATERIALS mitten. The single crochet
• Berroco Vintage DK ribbing and Tunisian Simple
light (DK) weight Stitch create a cozy mitten
acrylic/wool/nylon yarn just right for accenting with
(31/2 oz/290 yds/100g cross-stitch snowflakes.
per hank):
1 hank each #2106 smoke,
#2150 berries and
#2100 snow day
• Size H/8/5mm Tunisian hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook for
ribbing and edging
• Removable stitch markers
GAUGE
20 TSS = 4 inches; 13 TSS rows =
3 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Mitten is worked in 1 piece and
then sewn along the edge oppo-
site the thumb.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses unless otherwise
indicated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
First vertical bar of row is
skipped as that stitch is already
on the hook. This stitch is not
referenced in instructions.
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SPECIAL STITCHES Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in
Work loops off hook (work lps back lp (see Stitch Guide) only Designer Tip
off hook): Yo, pull through 1 lp of each sc across to last sc, sc in
last sc, turn. Both mittens are the same
on hook (see A of illustration), [yo,
until embroidery is added.
pull through 2 lps on hook (see B Rows 3–35 [3–37, 3–39]: Rep
Be sure to work the
of illustration)] across. Last lp on row 2. Do not fasten off.
hook counts as first lp of next row. embroidery before sewing
A HAND the side seam!
A
Row 1:
A: With Tunisian hook, working
B in between ends of rows last lp on hook (or insert
B across ribbing, pick up and marker) and remove hook.
retain on hook 1 lp in each sp
between row ends across, pick Thumb
up 1 lp in base of beg ch. (36 Row 1:
Work Loops Off Hook
Work Loops Off Hook [38, 40] lps on hook)
Tunisian Simple Stitch A: Using 10 yds wound off
B: Work lps off hook (see earlier, sk first 17 [18, 19]
(TSS): Insert hook from right Special Stitches).
to left under next vertical bar sts, working on sts between
(see illustration), yo, draw lp Shape Gusset markers, join (see Pattern
through and leave on hook. Notes) in first st and work
Row 2: TSS across next 14 [16, 16]
A: TSS (see Special Stitches) thumb sts, leave rem sts
across first 16 [17, 18] sts, unworked.
place marker, inc (see Special B: Work lps off hook.
Stitches), TSS in next 2 sts,
inc, place marker, TSS across Rows 2–5 [2–6, 2–7]:
Tunisian Simple Stitch
Tunisian Simple Stitch rem 17 [18, 19] sts. (38 [40, A: TSS across row.
Tunisian Simple decrease 42] lps on hook) B: Work lps off hook.
(TSdec): Insert hook from right B: Work lps off hook. Row 6 [7, 8]:
to left under next 2 vertical bars, Row 3:
yo, draw lp through both bars A: TSdec (see Special Stitches)
and leave on hook. (1 st dec) A: TSS across row. in next 2 sts, TSS across to
B: Work lps off hook. last 3 sts, TSdec in next 2 sts,
Increase (inc): Insert hook TSS in last st. (12 [14, 14] lps
from back to front under horizon- Note: Move markers up as on hook)
tal ch between previous and next work progresses so that markers
vertical bar, yo, draw lp through contain inc between them. B: Work lps off hook.
and leave on hook. Row 4: Row(s) 7 [8 & 9, 9 & 10]: Rep
Single crochet join (sc join): last row. (10 sts)
A: TSS across first 16 [17, 18]
Place slip knot on hook, insert sts to marker, inc, TSS across Row 8 [10, 11]:
hook in indicated st, yo and pull to next marker, inc, TSS A: TSdec in next 2 sts, TSS in
up a lp, yo and draw through across rem 17 [18, 19] sts. next 4 sts, TSdec in next 2 sts,
both lps on hook. (40 [42, 44] lps on hook) TSS in last st. (8 lps on hook)
MITTEN B: Work lps off hook. B: Cut yarn leaving 12-inch tail.
Rows 5–12 [5–14, 5–14]: [Rep Yo and draw through all lps
Make 2. rows 3 and 4] 4 [5, 5] more on hook.
Before beg each mitten, wind off times. (48 [52, 54] total sts; Thread yarn needle, pull up
10 yds of smoke and set aside for 14 [16, 16] sts between markers) snugly. Sew thumb seam. Leave
Thumb section. yarn tail to neaten thumb
Size Large Only join later.
RIBBING Row 15: Rep row 3.
Row 1: With crochet hook and Return to Hand
smoke, ch 16 [17, 18]. Sc in All Sizes Replace st at right edge on
2nd ch from hook and in each ch Do not fasten off, but enlarge Tunisian hook. Note that row
across, turn. (15 [16, 17] sts)
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 numbers continue here from
hand section earlier.
Row 13 [15, 16]:
A: TSS across first 16 [17, 18]
sts, pick up 2 sts across base
of thumb, TSS to end of row.
(36 [38, 40] lps on hook)
B: Work lps off hook.
Rows 14–25 [16–27, 17–29]:
Work even in TSS.
Shape Hand
Row 26 [28, 30]:
A: *TSdec in next 2 sts, TSS in
next 12 [13, 14] sts, TSdec in
next 2 sts*, TSS in next
2 sts, rep between * once,
TSS in last st. (32 [34, 36] lps
on hook)
B: Work lps off hook.
Row 27 [29, 31]:
A: *TSdec in next 2 sts, TSS in
next 10 [11, 12] sts, TSdec in
next 2 sts*, TSS in next 2 sts,
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rep between *, TSS in last st.
(28 [30, 32] lps on hook)
B: Work lps off hook.
Row 28 [30, 32]:
A: *TSdec in next 2 sts, TSS in
next 8 [9, 10] sts, TSdec in
next 2 sts*, TSS in next 2 sts,
rep between *, TSS in last st.
(24 [26, 28] lps on hook)
B: Work lps off hook.
Row 29 [31, 33]:
A: *TSdec in next 2 sts, TSS in
next 6 [7, 8] sts, TSdec in next
2 sts*, TSS in next 2 sts, rep
between *, TSS in last st.
(20 [22, 24] lps on hook)
B: Work lps off hook.
Row 30 [32, 34]: Sk first st,
*insert hook from right to left
under next 2 vertical bars, yo,
draw lp through both bars and
lp on hook, (insert hook from
right to left under next vertical
bar, yo, draw lp through bar
and lp on hook) 4 [5, 6] times,
insert hook from right to left
under next 2 vertical bars, yo,
draw lp through both bars and
lp on hook*, (insert hook from
right to left under next vertical
bar, yo, draw lp through bar and
lp on hook) twice, rep between
COLOR KEY
Snow day
Berries
*, insert hook in last st, yo,
draw lp through st and lp on
hook. Fasten off, leaving tail for
sewing later.
FINISHING
Work cross-stitch (see illu-
stration) embroidery according
to chart.
8 10 6 12 4 14 2 16
7 11 5 13 3 15 1
9
Cross-Stitch over Tunisian Stitch
Sew top and side seams.
Edging
Rnd 1: With crochet hook,
working in ends of rows across
ribbing, counting seamed first
and last row along with seam
st as 1 row end, sc join (see
Special Stitches) snow day in
seamed st, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next
row end**, sc in next row end,
rep from * around ending last
rep at **, join in first st. Fasten
off. (51 [54, 57] sc; 17 [18, 19]
ch-3 sps)
Rnd 2: Sc join berries in any
ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sc) in same sp, (sc,
ch 3, sc) in each ch-3 sp around,
join. Fasten off. (34 [36, 38] sc;
17 [18, 19) ch-3 sps)
Turn mitten WS out. Weave in
ends working a few sts across
thumb join to eliminate any
holes. CW
Row 3 [4, 4] of hand
13 sts
Embroidered Tunisian Mittens
Chart
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 Waiting for Santa
Continued from page 21
yarn does not show on the WS of
Ornament.
With white, make snow by
embroidering French knots
on Backdrop. If white yarn is
visible on WS of Ornament after
this process is completed, simply
weave black yarn through the
sts on the WS of Backdrop
where white yarn is visible. Use
care not to dislodge any of the
French knots.
Windowpanes
1. Using leftover length of yarn
used for sewing Window Frame
to Backdrop and photo as a
guide, weave yarn to 5th st from
nearest corner of the Window
Frame’s open sp on row 4. Then
weave yarn through middle
of st and straight up through
middle of 5th st from the corner
of the Window Frame’s open sp
Winter Twilight Throw
Continued from page 22
side of foundation ch, sc in each
ch across to beg ch-3 of Bottom
Edging, sc in first ch of beg
ch-3, 3 sc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3,
place marker on center st of
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on row 42. Without distorting
Ornament, pull yarn taut and
weave it through Window Frame
until Windowpane is secure.
Discard any leftover length.
2. Using leftover length from
fasten off and photo as a guide,
weave yarn to the 5th st from
the nearest corner of Window
Frame’s open sp on row 42.
Then, weave yarn through
middle of st and straight
down through middle of 5th
st from the corner of Window
Frame’s open sp on row 4.
Without distorting Ornament,
pull yarn taut and weave it
through Window Frame until
Windowpane is secure. Discard
any leftover length.
3. Using leftover length from
beg of row 23 and photo as a
guide, weave yarn through row
29 and, making sure yarn passes
over 2 vertical Windowpanes
just completed, weave yarn
straight through sts on row 11.
3-sc group, sc in each st across
Bottom Edging to beg sc, join
in beg sc, changing to forget-
me-not. Fasten off smoke.
(185 sc between marked sts
on long edge, 155 sc between
marked sts on short ends)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same place
as joining, 3 sc in next marked
st (corner), sc in each st around,
working 3 sc in each marked st
(corner), join in beg sc, changing
to snow day. Fasten off forget-
me-not. (187 sc between marked
sts on long edge, 157 sc between
marked sts on short ends)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, sm puff (see
Special Stitches) in same place
as joining, ch 1, *sk next st,
[sm puff, ch 1] 3 times in next
marked st, moving marker to
center sm puff (corner), [sk
Without distorting Ornament,
pull yarn taut and weave it
through Window Frame until
Windowpane is secure. Discard
any leftover length.
4. Using leftover length from
fasten off at row 22 and photo as
a guide, weave yarn through row
18 and, making sure yarn passes
over 2 vertical Windowpanes,
weave yarn straight through sts
on row 36. Without distorting
Ornament, pull the yarn taut
and weave it through Window
Frame until Windowpane is
secure. Discard any leftover
length.
Hanger
Weave leftover length of yarn
from Backdrop to the center of
rnd 26. Make 2-inch lp, while
ensuring that lp rem intact,
continue weaving yarn in
Backdrop. CW
next st, sm puff in next st, ch 1]
around** to next marked st, rep
from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in top of beg sm puff.
Fasten off. (95 sm puffs between
marked sts on long edge, 80 sm
puffs between marked sts on
short ends, 354 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 4: Sc join (see Special
Stitches) forget-me-not in any
marked sm puff, 2 more sc in
same place, sc in each ch-1 sp
and each sm puff, working 3 sc
in each marked sm puff, join in
beg sc. (708 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),
hdc in each st around, working
3 hdc in each marked st, join in
top of beg ch-2. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Block if needed. CW
Holiday Snow Afghan
Continued from page 34
(56 V-sts across each top and
bottom, plus 6 ch-2 sps at
joining seams, 72 V-sts across
each side, plus 8 ch-2 sps at
joining seams)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, V-st in each ch-2
sp of V-st and in each ch-2 sp of
joining of Squares, working (sc,
ch 2, sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner
ch-4 sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
(62 V-sts across top and bottom,
80 V-sts across sides, 4 corners)
Rnd 3: Draw up a lp of white in
any ch-2 sp on side of Afghan,
ch 1, V-st in each ch-2 sp of each
V-st around working at each
corner, V-st in first ch-2 sp, (sc,
ch 4, sc) in center corner sc, V-st
in 2nd corner ch-2 sp, join in beg
sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
With WS facing block lightly. CW

A Creature Was Stirring
Continued from page 31
Apron. Continue weaving
yarn through Apron until
lp around back of Neck is
secure. Discard any leftover
yarn. Then, form Apron ties
by cutting a 24-inch length
of white metallic yarn and
threading it through all of
white metallic sts located
directly below red metallic sts
on row 11. Adjust yarn until
a 12-inch length rem on each
side of Apron. Tie 2 lengths in
a bow behind Mouse’s Back.
5. Sew end of Tail with dc st to 9. Sew Frosting to top of whisk
lower middle portion of back by wrapping yarn tightly
of Body. around each lp on top of whisk
6. Sew Legs on each side of and then through Frosting.
Once Frosting is secure,
Body.
weave rem length of yarn
7. Sew Arms at a slight slant through Frosting.
on each side of Body just
below Neck. 10. Optional: Cut an 18-inch
length of holiday ribbon and
8. With rem length from beg tie ribbon in a bow around
of each Arm, sew whisk to
middle portion of whisk. CW
Mouse’s paws by tightly
wrapping yarn around whisk
and then through Mouse’s
paw. Once whisk is secure,
weave rem length of yarn
through each Arm.

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Continued from page 19
ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4]
around, join in first dc dec.
(24 dc, 6 sc, 12 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same dc as
beg ch-1, sk next 2 dc, (4 dc,
picot—see Special Stitches,
4 dc) in fpdc, sk next 2 dc, sc in
next dc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp,
ch 2, with RS of Tree facing,
sl st in ch-3 sp of row 1 of Tree,
ch 2, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, [sc
in next dc, sk next 2 dc, (4 dc,
picot, 4 dc) in fpdc, sk next 2 dc,
sc in next dc, ch 4, sc in next
ch-4 sp, ch 2, with RS of Tree
facing, sl st in ch-3 sp of row 1
of Tree, ch 2, sc in next ch-4
sp, ch 4] around, join in beg sc.
Fasten off. (48 dc, 6 picots, 12 sc,
12 ch-4 sps)
TRIM
Rnd 1: Join white with sc in
first ch-2 sp of row 15 of Tree,
[ch 8, sc in next ch-2 sp] 7 times,
ch 16, *[sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 8]
7 times, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 16,
rep from * around, join in beg sc.
(48 sc, 42 ch-8 sps, 6 ch-16 sps)
Snowflower Table Runner
Continued from page 32
Rnd 2 (4-edge join): Ch 4,
*(tr cl—see Special Stitches,
ch 2, picot-join, ch 2, tr cl) in
next sc, ch 4, sl st in next sc**,
ch 4, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, fasten off. (8 ch-4
sps, 8 tr cls, 8 ch-2 sps, 4 picots)
FINISHING
Dampen and block Runner, dry
completely. CW
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Rnd 2: Sl st to center of next
ch-8 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-8 sp,
ch 8, [sc in next ch-8 sp, ch 8]
6 times, sk next 4 chs, sc in
5th ch of ch-16, ch 8, sk next
6 chs, sc in next ch, ch 8, sk last
4 chs, *[sc in next ch-8 sp, ch 8]
7 times, sk next 4 chs, sc in 5th
ch of ch-16, ch 8, sk next 6 chs,
sc in next ch, ch 8, sk last 4 chs,
rep from * around, join in beg sc.
(54 sc, 54 ch-8 sps)
Rnd 3: Sl st to center of next
ch-8 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp,
ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook
forming lp, ch 3, 6 dc in lp just
made, sc in same ch-8 lp, ch 5,
*sc in next ch-8 lp, ch 4, dc in
4th ch from hook forming a lp,
ch 3, 6 dc in lp just made, sc in
same ch-8 sp**, ch 5, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **,
ch 2, tr in beg sc forming last
ch-5 sp. (108 sc, 54 lps, 432 dc,
54 ch-5 sps)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same sp,
ch 3, *sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3,
ch 4, (dc, ch 1) twice in same sp,
(dc, ch 1) in next dc, (dc, ch 1)
twice in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 1) in
each of next 3 dc, dc in next dc,
sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, rep from
Snowflower Table Runner
Placement Diagram
* around, join in beg sc. (648 dc,
594 ch-1 sps, 54 sc, 54 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 5: Ch 9 sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-4, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch
from hook for picot, (dc, picot) in
next ch-1 sp, [dc, picot in next
ch-1 sp] 6 times, [dc, picot in
next ch-1 sp] 4 times, dc in
next ch-1 sp, sl st in next sc,
*ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4,
ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook
for picot, (dc, picot) in next ch-1
sp, [dc, picot in next ch-1 sp]
6 times, [dc, picot in next ch-1
sp] 4 times, dc in next ch-1 sp,
sl st in next sc, rep from *
around. Fasten off. (54 ch-3 sps,
1026 dc, 972 picots)
FINISHING
Using photo as a guide, thread
tapestry needle with length of
green, sew beads in each row
of each Tree as follows: row 4,
sew 1 bead in opening; row 5,
2 beads; row 7, 3 beads; row 9,
4 beads; row 11, 5 beads; and
row 13, 6 beads.
Pin Doily to pinning board and
starch as desired. CW
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 Snowman Family
Continued from page 39
color to yellow, do not fasten off
pink, turn.
Rnd 39: Ch 1, sc in each sc
around, join in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 40: Ch 1, sc in each sc
around, join in beg sc, change
color to pink, do not fasten off
yellow, turn.
Rnd 41: Rep rnd 39.
Rnd 42: Rep rnd 38.
Rnd 43: Rep rnd 39.
Rnd 44: Ch 1, [sc in each of next
5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around,
join in beg sc, change color to
pink, do not fasten off yellow,
turn. (30 sc)
Rnd 45: Ch 1, [sc in each of next
4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around,
join in beg sc, turn. (25 sc)
Rnd 46: Ch 1, [sc in each of next
3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around,
join in beg sc, change color to
yellow, turn. (20 sc)
Rnd 47: Ch 1, [sc in each of next
2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around,
join in beg sc, turn. (15 sc)
Rnd 48: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, sc
dec in next 2 sc] around, join in
beg sc, leaving a 10-inch length,
fasten off. (10 sc)
Weave rem length through sts
of rnd 48, draw opening closed,
secure, fasten off.
Pompom
Follow pompom maker
instructions to make a 4-inch
pompom or make as follows: Cut
a 10-inch length of pink and set
aside. Wrap white around 4-inch
cardboard 25 times, pass pink
strand under top edge, tie ends
in a knot. Cut bottom edge, fluff
and trim to a 2-inch pompom or
desired size. Secure to center top
of Hat.
Fold ribbing of Hat up as
desired, place on Head and with
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a length of pink, secure to Head
through sts of rnd 37.
Sew a snowflake button to
ribbing of Hat.
Shawl
Row 1: With white, ch 6, dc in
4th ch from hook, dc in each of
next 2 chs, turn. (4 dc)
Rows 2–20: Ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), dc in each of next 3
dc, turn. At the end of row 20,
fasten off.
Place Shawl around shoulders
and pass under each Arm.
CHILD
Head
Rnds 1–7: Rep rnds 1–7 of
Father. (35 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around.
Rnds 9–11: Rep rnd 8.
Rnd 12: [Sc in each of next
5 sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 sc] around. (30 sc)
Rnd 13: [Sc in each of next
4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around.
(25 sc)
Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next
3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around.
(20 sc)
Rnd 15: [Sc in each of next
2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around.
(15 sc)
Rnd 16: Rep rnd 8.
Body
Rnd 17: [Sc in each of next
2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around,
change color (see Stitch
Guide) to turquoise, fasten off
cream. (20 sc)
Nose
Rnds 1–6: Rep rnds 1–6 of Nose
same as Father.
Stuff Nose lightly and sew to
rnd 11 of Head.
Eyes
Sew black shank buttons
between rnds 7 and 8 leaving
3/4 inch between Eyes.
Mouth
Sew 4 black mini buttons
centered under nose.
Sweater
Rnd 18 (RS): [Sc in each of
next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around,
join (see Pattern Notes) in beg
sc, change color to deep sea,
do not fasten off turquoise,
turn. (25 sc)
Rnd 19 (WS): [Sc in each of
next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around,
join in beg sc, change color to
turquoise, do not fasten off deep
sea, turn. (30 sc)
Rnd 20 (RS): [Sc in each of
next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around,
join in beg sc. (35 sc)
Rnd 21 (RS): Sc in each sc
around, change color to deep sea,
do not fasten off turquoise, turn.
Rnd 22 (WS): Sc in each sc
around, change color to turquoise,
turn. Fasten off deep sea.
Rnd 23 (RS): Sc in each of next
6 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join
in beg sc. (40 sc)
Rnds 24–28: Sc in each sc
around. At the end of rnd 28,
change color to cream. Fasten
off turquoise.
Rnd 29: Working in back lps
(see Stitch Guide) only, [sc in
each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc]
around. (45 sc)
Rnds 30–34: Sc in each sc
around. At the end of rnd 34,
fasten off.
Bottom
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 5 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, do not
join. (5 sc)
Rnds 2–6: Rep rnds 2–6 of
Body. (35 sc)
Rnd 7: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in
next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc,
2 sc in next sc] 5 times. (45 sc)
Stuff Head and Body with
fiberfill.
With bottom of Body facing,
holding Bottom to Body
and working through both
thicknesses, sl st in each st
around, inserting plastic canvas
disk before closing.
Bottom Sweater Ribbing
Row 1: Join turquoise at center
back in rem free lp of rnd 28,
ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
sc in each of next 2 chs, sl st in
same st of rnd 28 as joining, sl st
in next st on rnd 28, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Working in back lps, sc
in each of next 3 sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in back lp of
each of next 3 sts, sl st in each of
next 2 sts on rnd 28, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 around
bottom. At the end of last rep,
leaving a 6-inch length, fasten
off. Sew last row to opposite side
of foundation ch of row 1.
Sew 2 snowflake buttons down
center front of Sweater.
Arm
Make 2.
Thumb
Rep Thumb of Father.
Hand
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 5 sc in
2nd ch from hook, do not join. (5 sc) rem ch across, turn. (10 sc)
Tunisian Origami Slippers
Continued from page 49
pointing to left, working through
both thicknesses, work reverse
sc (see Stitch Guide) along row
edges to join pieces across to last
8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12) rows, after
working last st, continue around
foot opening, working reverse sc
in row edges of 1 side of slipper
across to row 1, sk foundation
ch, reverse sc in row edges up
Rnds 2–10: Rep rnds 2–10 same Rows 2–30: Ch 1, working in
as Father. (10 sc) back lps only, sc in each st across,
Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around. turn.
Fasten off.
Rnd 12: Join turquoise, sc in
each sc around, change color to
deep sea, join in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 13: [Sc in each of next
4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] twice, join in
beg sc, change color to turquoise,
turn. Fasten off deep sea. (12 sc)
Rnds 14–16: Sc in each sc
around. At the end of rnd 16,
leaving a 10-inch length, sl st in
next st, fasten off.
Stuff Arms lightly with
fiberfill, fold rnd 16 flat across
and whipstitch edges (see
illustration) tog, sew rnd 16 to
Whipstitch Edges
Whipstitch Edges
Body at a slight angle. Secure
Hands as desired.
Sew 2 snowflakes as desired
down center front of Sweater.
Hat Ribbing
Row 1: With turquoise, ch 11, sc
in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each
other side back to toe seam.
Join at top of toe. Fasten off and
weave in end.
Work invisible seam (see
illustration) to join the heel,
working from top of heel to
bottom of heel. Cut yarn leaving
a 6-inch tail and weave in.
To close toe, fold piece in half
and working from right to left,
work invisible seam across to
close the toe. Weave in all ends
to secure toe.
DECEMBER 2017
Row 31: Holding row 30 to
opposite side of foundation
ch and working through both
thicknesses, sl st across.
Crown
Rnd 1 (RS): Working in Hat
Ribbing, sc in side edge of each
row around, join in beg sc,
change color to deep sea, do not
fasten off turquoise, turn. (30 sc)
Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each
sc around, join in beg sc, change
color to turquoise, do not fasten
off deep sea, turn.
Rnd 3 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each sc
around, join in beg sc, change
color to deep sea, do not fasten
off turquoise, turn.
Rnd 4 (WS): Ch 1, [sc dec in
next 2 sc] around, join in beg sc,
change color to turquoise, turn.
Fasten off deep sea. (15 sc)
Rnds 5 & 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc
around. At the end of rnd 6, leav-
ing a 12-inch length, fasten off.
Weave rem length through sts of
rnd 6, draw opening closed, knot
to secure. Sew a snowflake to
center top of Hat. Turn 3 sc rows
of Ribbing upward.
Position Hat on head and tack
in place. CW
Wash and lay flat to block. CW
Invisible Seam
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bptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post treble crochet hook, yo and draw through both
CC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color lps on hook .
ch(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chain(s)
ch- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refers to chain or space
previously made (i .e ., ch-1 space) Chain (ch): Yo, pull Front loop (front lp) Slip stitch (sl st): Insert
ch sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space(s) through lp on hook . Back loop (back lp) hook in st, pull through
cl(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster(s)
cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s)
Front Loop Back Loop both lps on hook .
dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet (singular/plural)
dc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .extended Single crochet (sc):
fpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet Insert hook in st, yo, Front post stitch (fp):
fpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet pull through st, yo, Back post stitch (bp): Chain color change
fptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet pull through both When working post st, (ch color change)
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s) lps on hook . insert hook from right Yo with new color,
hdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet to left around post of st draw through last lp
hdc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet 2 or more on previous row . on hook .
stitches together, as indicated Back Front
inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing
lp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .loop(s)
Post
MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .main color of
mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .millimeter(s) Stitch
oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn(s) Double crochet
rem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remains/remaining Half double crochet color change
rep(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .repeat(s) (hdc): Yo, insert hook (dc color change)
rnd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s) in st, yo, pull through
RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side
Drop first color, yo
st, yo, pull through all 3 with new color, draw
sc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet (singular/plural)
lps on hook . through last 2 lps of st .
sc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
sk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .skip/skipped/skipping
sl st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch(es)
sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)/spaced Double crochet (dc):
st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es) Yo, insert hook in st,
tog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .together yo, pull through st,
tr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet [yo, pull through 2 lps]
trtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .triple treble twice .
WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side Treble crochet (tr):
yd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s) Yo twice, insert hook
yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over in st, yo, pull through
st, [yo, pull through 2
YA R N C O N V E R S I O N
lps] 3 times .
OUNCES TO GRAMS GRAMS TO OUNCES
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .4 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8 Double treble
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 .7 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/3 crochet (dtr): Yo 3
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 .0 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13/4
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 .4 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/2 times, insert hook in
st, yo, pull through st,
U N I T E D S T AT E S UNITED KINGDOM
[yo, pull through 2 lps]
4 times .
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

Single crochet Half double crochet Double crochet

decrease (sc dec): decrease (hdc dec): decrease (dc dec): (Yo, Treble crochet
(Insert hook, yo, draw lp (Yo, insert hook, yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp decrease (tr dec): Hold-
through) in each of the draw lp through) through, yo, draw through ing back last lp of each
sts indicated, yo, draw in each of the sts 2 lps on hook) in each of st, tr in each of the sts in-
through all lps on hook . indicated, yo, draw the sts indicated, yo, draw dicated, yo, pull through
through all lps on hook . through all lps on hook . all lps on hook .

Example of 2-sc dec Example of 2-hdc dec Example of 2-dc dec Example of 2-tr dec
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