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Many of us have experienced the special pleasure of receiving the beautiful crocheted handiwork of beloved family members passed to us through generations. These precious and prized pieces of needlework art inspire us to broaden our crochet horizons and develop our stitching skills to create our own crochet masterpieces worthy of prizewinning recognition. Even if the patterns we lovingly stitch for family and friends or make for our own personal pleasure are never intended as generation-to-generation heirlooms but simply as “I love you” gifts for now, it’s important to us that our crochet creations reflect how much we care with the quality of the designs we choose. The patterns in Blue Ribbon Crochet give testament to the craftsmanship and creativity of a distinctive group of leading designers, providing crocheters with…

BEGINNER FINISHED SIZES Silver Necklace: 19 inches plus 2 inches for 3-ring group Gold Necklace: 21 inches plus 2 inches for 3-ring group Red Necklace: 22 inches plus 2 inches for 3-ring group MATERIALS • Kreinik Metallic Medium #16 Braid (11 yds per spool): 1 spool each #001HL silver high lustre, #002HL gold high lustre and #061 ruby • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook • Large-eye sewing needle • Metal rings: 3 each 1 inch in diameter, 11/2 inches in diameter and 2 inches in diameter • Steam iron • Pressing cloth GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. NECKLACE RINGS Make 1 set each silver, gold & ruby. Step 1:…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 1 ¼ inches long without ear wire MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 20 crochet cotton (210 yds per ball): 10 yds #122 Caribbean • Size 8/1.50mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Clear rocaille beads: 128 • Clear glass E beads: 10 • Gold ear wires: 2 • Gold jump rings: 2 • White glue GAUGE 12 sc = 1 inch; 12 sc rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Stiffen the end of crochet cotton with a dab of white glue to make stringing the beads easier. For each Earring, begin by stringing beads in following order: 16 rocaille, 1 E, [8 rocaille, 1 E] 4 times and 16 rocaille. Attach jump ring to each ear wire,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3 inches wide × 15 inches long MATERIALS • Patons Silk Bamboo light (light worsted) weight viscose from bamboo/silk yarn (2¼ oz/102 yds/65g per ball): 2 balls each #85010 almond, #85046 stone and #85219 sea • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Size 6/7 Czech glass crystal beads: 810 • Metallic thread by Sulky (165 yds per spool): 3 spools #7009 pewter • Sewing needle • Thread • ½ yd lining fabric • 1-inch silver ring: 4 • ¾-inch magnetic snap GAUGE 27 sts = 4 inches; 13 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Color pattern throughout is in this order: stone, sea, almond. Repeat colors in this order, changing at indicated…

BEGINER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 10 inches high × 26 inches in circumference MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Hipster light (DK) weight bamboo/nylon yarn (3 oz/161 yds/85g per ball): 2 balls #0003 flamingo • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE [Rnds 2 and 3] twice = 2 inches; 2 shells = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Shell: 5 dc in indicated ch-3 sp. COWL Foundation rnd: Beg at center, ch 103, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, [ch 3, sk next 3 chs, sc in each of next 3 chs] across to last 4 chs, ch 3, sk next 3 chs, sc…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 1¾ inches in diameter MATERIALS • 26-gauge red craft wire: 5 feet • 1 yd gold elastic thread • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size 10/0 red glass seed beads: 432 • 6mm gold spacer bead • Adhesive tape GAUGE 18 seed beads on wire = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES All seed beads should be threaded on wire before crocheting begins. When bringing beads up to hook, count in groups of 3. Instead of counting all beads to be threaded on wire, simply load several beads onto wire until beaded section measures about 24 inches long (this will be approximately 432 seed beads). Pour beads in small glass bowl for ease in loading on wire. Make sure all beads are…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 58 inches wide × 70 inches long, excluding Tassels MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (white: 400 yds; solids: 350 yds per ball): 18 balls #1 white 14 balls #493 French rose 5 balls #449 forest green • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • Sewing thread to match French rose • 6mm pearl beads: 59 Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE Motif across center from point to point = 10 inches; 6 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Hold 2 strands of same-color crochet cotton together throughout. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENT 32 inches in diameter MATERIALS • DMC Cebelia size 30 crochet cotton (567 yds per ball): 3 balls white • Size 11/1.10mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 1 small square = ⅞ inch; 1 large square = 1¾ inches PATTERN NOTE Weave in loose ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCHES Block: A block is made with 3 dc and will appear to have 4 dc; first dc of block defines previous block or sp. A group of 3 blocks will have 9 dc plus 1 dc from the preceding block or sp. Space (sp): A sp is made with ch 2, dc and will appear to have 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc; first dc of sp defines…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12½ inches wide × 23½ inches long, including trim MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (350 yds per ball): 375 yds #856 peacock • Size 6/1.80mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE 6 blocks = 2 inches; 7 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain 3 at beginning of each row. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning block (beg block): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each of next 3 dc. Space (sp): Ch 2, sk next 2 dc OR sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. Block: Dc in each of next 2 dc OR…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit 17-inch chest (6 months); changes for 18-inch chest (12 months) are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Chest: 18 [19] inches MATERIALS • Bernat Softee Baby light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/362 yds/140g per ball): 2 balls #30185 soft lilac 1 ball #02000 white • Sizes B/1/2.25mm, C/2/2.75mm, D/3/3.25mm and E/4/3.5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • White sewing thread • 1-inch-wide sheer ribbon: 2 yds • Floral lace appliqué • ½inch paper roses: 3 • Hook-and-loop fastener • Stitch markers GAUGE Size B hook: 10 hdc = 2 inches Size D hook: 9 hdc = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Hat: Instructions given fit infant (14-inch head circumference); changes for toddler (16-inch head circumference) are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Blanket: 33 inches wide × 36 inches long MATERIALS • Bernat Softee Baby light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/362 yds/140g per ball): 4 balls #02000 white 1 ball each #30221 soft fern and #30410 soft peach • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Trim yarns after each color change except white. When using soft fern or soft peach, crochet over white. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 44 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 1 skein each #530 orchid and #322 pale yellow 5 oz #668 honeydew 4 oz each #312 black and #311 white • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle • Stitch marker GAUGE 5 sc = 1½ inches; 5 rnds = 1½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to mark rounds. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. RUG 1-COLOR HEXAGON Make 9 each orchid & pale yellow, & 6 honeydew. Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 27½ inches wide × 75 inches long MATERIALS • Berroco Weekend medium (worsted) weight acrylic/ cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 205 yds/100g per hank): 9 hanks #5920 ambrosia • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE 1 Motif, blocked = 16 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Bed Scarf consists of 10 Rose Motifs and 4 Trellis Motifs. Use first double crochet and first treble crochet whenever a round begins with a double crochet or treble crochet. Motifs are joined to previous Motifs using join-as-you-go technique. Rose Motifs are crocheted and joined first, and then Trellis Motif is crocheted and joined to Rose Motifs. Join with slip stitch as indicated…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 10 inches wide × 13½ inches long MATERIALS • Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2 oz/ 99 yds/57g per ball): 2 balls #113 hot pepper • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook • Yarn needle • Stitch marker GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. First 3 Motifs are to form center and then edged to form remainder of paisley shape. Work with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout unless instructed otherwise. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Each petal of round 5 is made up of a chain-3 space and a chain-5 space with a slip stitch…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 13 inches wide × 39 inches long MATERIALS • Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light (DK) weight cotton yarn (1¾ oz/108 yds/ 50g per hank): 4 hanks #3003 linen white 2 hanks each #3203 light milk chocolate and #3004 steel grey • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE 6 V-sts = 3½ inches; 6 V-st rows = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 2-double crochet cluster (2-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated ch, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook]…

BEGINNER Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches, with little or no shaping. CONFIDENT BEGINNER Projects for new crocheters who are comfortable with the beginner basic stitches and are ready to combine them into short pattern sequences. Skills include simple increasing, decreasing and minimal color changes. EASY Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes and easy shaping and finishing. Simple in-the-round projects, such as coasters, hot mats, flowers, hats, neck warmers and cowls fall within this skill category, as well as the ability to read simple stitch charts and keys. INTERMEDIATE Projects that incorporate a wide variety of stitch techniques beyond the basics, such as shells, fans, popcorns, clusters, post stitches, basic cables, lace, simple intarsia, shaping and finishing. The crocheter has the ability to read more…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small/ medium; changes for large/X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 37 inches (small/medium) [41 inches (large/X-large)] Length: 10½ inches for both sizes, excluding Shoulder Straps MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine fine (sport) weight pima cotton yarn (13/4 oz/ 136 yds/50g per hank): 4 [5] hanks #3712 primrose • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers: 2 GAUGE Swatch: 3 inches wide × 2 inches high, slightly stretched Take time to check gauge of following rows 1 and 2. Row 1: Ch 37, double petal (see Special Stitches) in 12th ch from hook, sk next 4 chs, dc in next ch, ch 5, sk next 4 chs, sc in next ch, ch 5,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5½ inches wide × 60 inches long MATERIALS • Omega Dalia super fine (fingering) weight cotton yarn (31/2 oz/404 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #505 Apache • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE Rows 3–5 = 21/4 inches; 3 tr shells = 2¼ inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: 5 tr in indicated st or sp. V-stitch (V-st): (Tr, ch 4, tr) in indicated st. SCARF Row 1: Ch 36, working in back bar of ch (see illustration), sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 14 inches wide x 64 inches long, blocked MATERIALS • Superfine (fingering) weight cotton/wooi/nylon yarn (414 yds/1 OOg per ball): 2 balls blue/green/purple variegated • Size K/10V2/6,5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Straight pins GAUGE 2 shell rows x 2¼ shells = 2 inches, unblocked 1 ¾ shell rows × 2 shells = 2 inches, blocked 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 cunless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Shell: (Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in indicated st or sp. SHAWL Row 1: Ch 32, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each rem ch across, turn.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 2¼ inches wide × 18 inches in circumference MATERIALS • Nazli Gelin Garden 10 Metallic size 10 crochet cotton/metallic blend (1 ¾ oz/306 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball #35 burgundy with magenta metallic • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 2-inch ponytail elastic Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE 1 Crescent = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Elastic band is joined at first row, twisted into a figure 8 and joined at last row. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. HEADBAND Row 1: Ch 6, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 6…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 1¾ inches wide × 7½ inches long MATERIALS • Presencia Finca Perle size 3 perle cotton (30 yds per ball): 1 ball #0007 black 4 yds #3822 dark electric blue • Omega Crochet Cotton size 10 crochet cotton (173 yds per ball): 5 yds each #118 mango, #122 green and #116 red • Kreinik Metallic Fine #8 Braid (11 yds per spool): 1 spool #051HL sapphire high lustre • Metallic embroidery floss (6 plies, 8¾ yds per skein): 2 skeins silver • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Embroidery needle • Sewing needle • Beading needle • White sewing thread • Beading thread • Swarovski 17704 SS29 XILION silver-plated setting with 2 holes, crystal AB, 6.5 × 6.5 × 6.0mm (crystal and…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 17 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Nazli Gelin Garden 10 size 10 crochet cotton (306 yds/ 50g per ball): 1 ball each #47 true green, #04 sun gold and #12 violet • Nazli Gelin Garden 10 Metallic size 10 crochet cotton/metallic blend (306 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball each #29 dark blue with dark blue metallic and #35 burgundy with magenta metallic • Sizes E/4/3.5mm and F/5/3.75mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size E hook: Flower Motif = 4¾ inches in diameter Size F hook: Center Motif = 7½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Flower Motif #1 and Flower Motif #2 are joined alternately to each other and to the Center Motif as work progresses. Weave in loose ends as…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 13¾ inches wide × 24 inches long MATERIALS • Nazli Gelin Garden 10 size 10 crochet cotton (306 yds/ 50g per ball): 2 balls #09 medium tan • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE Star Motif = 3½ inches across PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last st. Joining picot: Ch 2, insert hook in point of joining (ch-2 sp of Star), sl st, ch 1, sl st in top of last st. RUNNER FIRST STAR MOTIF Rnd 1 (RS):…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 16 inches wide × 18 inches long MATERIALS • Size 20 crochet cotton: 150 yds each white and pink • Size 9/1.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rose = 1 ¼ inches across; 7 joined roses = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Joining chain space (joining ch sp): Ch 2, drop lp from hook, insert hook through center of specified ch sp on other Rose, draw dropped lp through. Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3 (counts…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Hers: 47 inches wide × 48 inches long His: 46 inches wide × 48 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/175 yds/ 100g per skein): Hers: 5 skeins white 4 skeins pale rose 1 skein each teal, purple, mauve, powder blue and dark rose His: 5 skeins white 4 skeins powder blue 1 skein each teal, purple, mauve, royal blue, apple green and lime green • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle • ⅜-inch-wide aqua picot-edged ribbon (Hers), powder blue ribbon (His): 22/3 yds • ⅛-inch-wide aqua ribbon (Hers): 1⅓ yds GAUGE Center Section: 14 sts = 4 inches; 14 sc rows = 4 inches Gingham Section: 16 sts = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4…

CHALLENGING FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit child’s size 6 months; changes for sizes 12 months, 18 months and 2 years are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 21½ [22½, 23½, 24] inches Length: 9 [9½, 10, 10¾] inches Hat: 15 [16, 17, 18] inches in diameter MATERIALS • Fine (sport) weight cotton/ acrylic yarn (13/4 oz/153 yds/ 50g per ball): 3 [3, 5, 5] balls turquoise (MC) 2 balls each mint green (A), yellow (B) and pink (C) • Size H/8/5mm Tunisian hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks • Tapestry needle • ⅝-inch daisy buttons: 5 • 1½-inch daisy button • ⅞-inch-wide yellow ribbon: 1 yd (optional) • Straight pins • Stitch markers GAUGE Size H hook: 20 sts = 4 inches;…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit child's size 12 months (small); changes for 18 months (medium) and 24 months (large) are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Chest: 18 inches (small) [19 inches (medium), 20 inches (large)] MATERIALS • Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light (DK) weight cotton yarn (1¾ oz/108 yds/50g per hank): 2 [3,3] hanks #3449 bubblegum pink • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size 35/19mm knitting needle • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • Rustproof straight pins • Matching sewing thread • ½-inch shank buttons: 3 GAUGE 10 dc = 2 inches; 5 dc rows = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. If you think you may run out of yarn on row…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 37½ inches wide × 39½ inches long MATERIALS • Berroco Modern Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/rayon yarn (3½ oz/ 209 yds/100g per hank): 7 hanks #1603 piper 3 hanks #1637 grinnell 2 hanks #1600 bluffs • Sizes J/10/6mm and K/10½/6.5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size K hook: 3 4-dc shells and 3 sc in row 3 = 4 inches blocked; 12 rows = 4 inches blocked PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. There is no wrong or right side; the designations given are simply to clarify instructions. Carry piper up side edges, cut bluffs and grinnell after each use. Pay close attention as to when to turn. Work is not turned at the end of every row.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 9 inches in circumference × 12 inches tall MATERIALS • Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2 oz/99 yds/ 57g per ball): 1 ball #106 blueberry • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Cylindrical vase: 10 inches circumference × 11 inches tall GAUGE 3 pattern reps = 3½ inches; 5 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. VASE COZY Row 1: Ch 51, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), [ch 5, sk next 5 chs, dc in each of next 2…

BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 46 inches wide × 61 inches long MATERIALS • TLC Essentials medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/312 yds/170g per skein): 1 skein #2272 light country rose • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #528 medium purple, #334 buff, #320 cornmeal, #885 Delft blue, #358 lavender and #774 light raspberry • Red Heart With Love medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/370 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #1814 true blue, #1303 Aran, #1620 clover, #1601 lettuce and #1207 cornsilk • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 2 pattern reps = 2¼ inches; 5 pattern rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Afghan is quick to make and is…

Need help? StitchGuide.com • ILLUSTRATED GUIDES • HOW-TO VIDEOS Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Reverse single crochet (reverse sc): Ch 1, sk first st, working from left to right, insert hook in next st from front to back, draw up lp on hook, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Chain (ch): Yo, pull through lp on hook. Single crochet (sc): Insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through both lps on hook. Double crochet (dc): Yo, insert hook in st,…

FIRST-PRIZE FASHION ACCESSORIES INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 10½ inches wide × 7½ inches tall, excluding Handle MATERIALS • Red Heart Soft Yarn medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/256 yds/141g per ball): 1 ball each #4600 white, #4614 black and #5142 cherry red • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. HANDBAG FLOWER Row 1: With red, ch 117, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (116 sc) Row 2: Ch 1, (sl st, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, sl st) in same st as beg ch-1, sk…

FIRST-PRIZE FASHION ACCESSORIES EASY FINISHED SIZE Adult MATERIALS •75 yds hemp cord • Size 00/2.70mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 1-inch × 1 ½-inch bone beads: 15 • 6mm × 8mm decorative metal pony beads: 12 • 3/8-inch × 5/8-inch metal (medium) beads with large holes: 2 • Assorted metal beads with larg holes: 14 • 20mm silver split rings: 2 GAUGE 7 dc = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. BELT CENTER Note: Thread beads onto hemp in following order: one medium, [1 bone, 2 pony] 6 times, 1 bone, 1 medium. Push back until needed. Row 1:…

FIRST-PRIZE FASHION ACCESSORIES INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bracelet: 9 inches in circumference Necklace: 34 inches in circumference MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (white: 400 yds; solid: 350 yds per ball): 1 ball each #1 white, #494 victory red and #12 black • Size 4/2.00mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Beading needle • Size 11/0 seed beads: 1 package each clearand opaque black GAUGE Buckle = ¾ inch; Ring = ¾ inch PATTERN NOTES Pattern is worked with Ring and Buckle Motifs. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Before beginning to crochet, string black beads on white crochet cotton and clear beads on black crochet cotton. Make all red Rings first, and then wash and block, to prevent…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Necklace: 23½ inches long Earrings: 1½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (solids: 350 yds per ball; white: 400 yds per ball): 1 ball each #1 white and #661 frosty green • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Toggle necklace closure • 10mm flat earring posts: 2 • 18mm pearl craft beads: 5 • Craft glue Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Flower is worked in rows; do not join at end of rows. Flower shape emerges on its own with minor arranging possibly needed. Adjustable ring is used in place of crochet ring to provide tight center. If longer necklace is…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bow: 2¾ inches wide at widest point × 3½ inches long Necklace: 14½ inches long MATERIALS • Nazli Gelin Garden 10 size 10 crochet cotton (306 yds/50g per ball): • 1 ball #31 gray • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Silver toggle clasp •14-inch strand Czech 4mm jet glass beaded silver chain • Needle-nose pliers Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE 5 rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Picot: Ch 2, sl st in top of last sc. NECKLACE BOW First Half Row 1…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Place Mat: 12 inches wide × 15 inches long Napkin Ring: 3 inches across MATERIALS • Size 10 crochet cotton: 200 yds desired color • Size 10/1.15mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Sewing needle • Sewing thread to match • 5/8-inch flat buttons: 2 GAUGE Motif = 3 inches across PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. PLACE MAT FIRST ROW First Motif Rnd 1: Ch 8, sl…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 24 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Size 10 crochet cotton: 400 yds white 300 yds each spruce and ecru • Size 5/1.90mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Sewing needle • 6mm pearl beads: 11 • Toothpicks • Fabric glue • Coordinating thread GAUGE Rose = 2¾ inches in diameter; 3 cl rnds = 1½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-7 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-4 unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning 4-treble crochet cluster (beg…

CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18 inches wide × 27 inches long MATERIALS • Size 10 crochet cotton: 300 yds white 150 yds each lilac and lavender • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Lupine = ¼ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Joining picot (jp): Ch 1, sc in indicated picot, ch 1. Ch-4 picot: Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook. DOILY LUPINE Make 10 each lilac & lavender. Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 5, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 1, *sc in ring, ch 10, remove hook from…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 36 inches wide × 50 inches long MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per skein): 3 skeins #0208 white 2 skeins each #1386 Christmas red, #0479 neon orange, #1382 bright yellow, #0477 neon green #4045 serenity blue and #1606 purple bell • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE 16 sts = 4 inches; 19 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. PATTERN STITCH Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), sk first st, [sl sl in…

EASY FINISHED SIZES Separate instructions given for sizes small, medium and large FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Fits head circumference: 15-17½ inches (small) [17½ -19 inches (medium), 19-22½ inches (large)] Length: 6½ (small) [7 (medium), 7½ (large)] inches MATERIALS • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½ oz/120 yds/71 g per ball): 1 ball each #1740 hot pink, #0001 white and #1742 hot blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Yarn needle GAUGE 2 dc rnds = 7¾ inches; 5 dc = 1½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet, chain-1…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 46½ inches wide × 69½ inches long, excluding ruffle MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 4 skeins #656 real teal 2 skeins each #886 blue and #389 hunter green • Red Heart With Love medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/370 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins #1803 blue Hawaii 1 skein #1502 iced aqua • Size K/10½ 6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 12 dc = 4 inches; 7 dc rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Instructions given in the Hexagon section are for Hexagon A; changes for Hexagon B are in [ ]. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Dishcloth: 10 inches square Pot Holder: 7¾ inches square MATERIALS • Size 3 crochet cotton 120 yds dark green 75 yds light blue 40 yds each tan and natural • Sizes F/5/3.75mm and J/10/6mm Tunisian crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Sizes F/5/3.75mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size F hook: 26 sts = 4 inches; 19 rows = 4 inches Size J hook: 15 sts = 4 inches; 13 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Tunisian crochet rows consist of 2 passes per row: a pick-up or forward pass and work-off or return pass. The right side of work is always facing. First vertical bar of row…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 58 inches wide × 72 inches long MATERIALS • Crystal Palace Yarns Mendocino medium (worsted) weight merino wool/nylon yarn (1¾ oz/97 yds/50g per skein): 24 skeins #503 red rainbow • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE Finished Triangle = 8 inches wide × 10 inches long PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Triangles are joined together with slip stitches as they are worked. 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 double crochet cluster (beg dc cl): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), holding back last lp of each st on hook, 2 dc in same place as…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 42 inches wide × 45 inches long MATERIALS • Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo light (DK) weight cotton/rayon from bamboo yarn (31/2 oz/ 245 yds/100g per skein): 2 skeins each #170 gardenia, #139 hibiscus, #135 persimmon and #107 hyacinth 1 skein each #126 chocolate dahlia and #174 snapdragon • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Flower Motif = 6 inches in diameter Diamond Motif = 3½ × 3½ inches from point to point PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Throw is made from 111 Motifs, consisting of 63 Flower Motifs and 48 Diamond Motifs. Rounds of each Flower Motif are worked using different colors. Refer to Motif Assembly Diagram for colors to use when making…

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