Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2023 i Crochet!

Once the winter starts fading away and spring is in sight, I want nothing more than to be outside and surrounded by the green of new growth and flowers that are just starting to bloom. I want to be basking in the sunshine, finally defrosting from the cold. That isn't always possible since there are always cold days that linger well into the new season. Days that make it feel like spring never arrived in the first place, with frost creeping onto windows and plants. But the other days—the days of unexpected warmth that seems to seep into your heart—are the days that make spring feel magical. … But the other days—the days of unexpected warmth that seems to seep into your heart—are the days that make spring feel magical……

beginner's corner BEGINNER FINISHED SIZE One size fits all MATERIALS • Peaches & Crème Stripey medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2 oz/102 yds/57g per skein): 6 skeins #17009 denim • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Medium-sized button • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. APRON WAISTBAND Row 1: Ch 221, sk first ch, sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (220 sc) Rows 2-15: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At end of last row, fasten off. Weave in ends. POCKET Row 1: Sk 63 sts, sc join (see Special…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small/ medium; changes for medium/large, large/ X-large and 2X-large/3X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 44 [49, 55, 61] inches Length: 27 inches MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Basix Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/117 yds/100g per ball): 9 [9, 10, 11] balls #1145-31 sage • Premier Yarns Puzzle bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/328 yds/ 200g per ball): 2 balls #1050-28 jacks • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • 1¼-inch round buttons: 5 GAUGE With smaller hook and sage: 10 dc or 5 V-sts = 4 inches; 5 V-st rows = 3 inches With small hook and jacks: 12 dc or 6 V-sts = 4¼ inches;…

! easy breezy EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 19 inches wide x 64 inches long MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Heritage super fine (fingering) weight superwash merino wool/nylon yarn [3½ oz/ 437 yds/100g per hank): 2 hanks #5705 dusty orchid • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 37 sts = 5½ inches; 14 rows = 5½ inches PATTERN NOTES This wrap is worked in rows. Each open space is formed by a double crochet and a chain-2. Each closed block is formed by 3 double crochet. Odd-numbered rows read right to left and even-numbered rows read left to right. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-5 at beginning of rows counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. WRAP Row 1 (RS):…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 50 inches wide × 22 inches deep MATERIALS • Scheepjes Whirl super fine (fingering) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (7½ oz/1,093 yds/215g per ball): 1 ball #551 daffodil dolally • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 5 rows = 4 inches wide ½ 1½ inches long PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as stitch unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Puff stitch (puff st): Yo, insert hook in specified st or sp, yo and pull up a lp, [yo, insert hook in same st or sp, yo and pull…

fun & fanciful EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 7 inches tall MATERIALS • Scheepjes Softfun light (DK) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (1¾ oz/153 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball each #2408 black, #2531 olive, #2632 tortilla, #2492 Bordeaux, #2412 snow and #2631 cedar • Size 2.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Polyester fiberfill • Stitch marker GAUGE 5 sts = 1 inch; 6 rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Legs, Body and Head are worked in one piece. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless instructed to do so. Place marker in first stitch of round and move up as work progresses. All pieces worked in rounds begin with 2 chains and indicated number of single crochet worked in…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 21 inches wide × 60 inches long MATERIALS • Crystal Palace Yarns Mini Mochi superfine (fingering) weight merino/nylon yarn (1¾ oz/195 yds/ 50g per ball): 10 balls #124 leaves & sprouts • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE [Rows 2 and 3] twice = 1¼ inches PATTERN NOTE Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SHAWL Row 1: Ch 139, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), 2 dc in each of next 2 chs, [sk next ch, dc in next ch] 5 times, *sk next ch, 2 dc in each of next 6 chs, [sk next ch, dc in next ch] 5 times, rep from *…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, and 2X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 35½ [39,43½, 47,51½, 55] inches MATERIALS • Premier Cotton Fair fine (sport) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (3½ oz/317 yds/100g per ball): 3 [4,4,5,5,6] balls #27-02 cream (MC) 1 ball each #27-24 coral (A), #27-03 baby blue (B) and #27-09 lavender (C) • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sts = 4 inches; 18 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch. Chain-2 at the beginning of a round counts as a stitch. Always repeat the color sequence once it’s established unless otherwise noted or if using scrap yarns. Each…

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SIZED TO 5X INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size small/ medium; changes for large/X-large, 2X-large/ 3X-large and 4X-large/5X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 42½, [50, 57, 64] inches Length from shoulder to bottom of scallop: 44 inches MATERIALS • Omega Isuela super fine (fingering) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/295 yds/ 100g per skein): 6 [7, 8, 9] skeins #1 white • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers (optional) GAUGE 7 mesh or blocks (22 sts) = 4 inches; 9 pattern rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES The cover-up is worked lengthwise, with the scallop edging worked at the end of rightside rows and beginning of the wrong-side rows. Rows 2-5 of Back Right create the main…

Embellishing a crochet project with an edging or border is similar to decorating a cake with icing. Of course, a plain cake is delicious just as it is, but once a beautiful frosting is applied as the finishing touch, the cake is enhanced and turns into a work of art! In addition to adding extra beauty and drama, there are other justifications for why one might want to add a crocheted border or edging to a project. Some reasons for afghans are functional, such as the need to make slightly irregular side edges more uniform and tidier or the opportunity to extend the length and width of an afghan by adding additional rounds to its outer edges. Other concerns, such as how narrow or wide to crochet a border, should…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 39 inches (small) [43 inches (medium), 47 inches (large), 51 inches (X-large), 55 inches (2X-large)] MATERIALS • Scheepjes Whirl superfine (fingering) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (7½ oz/1,094 yds/215g per cake): 2 [2, 2, 2, 3] cakes #558 shrinking violet • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In the round: 8 star sts = 4 inches; rnds 1-10 = 2¾ inches Worked flat: 9 cls = 5 inches; 4 cls and 3 hdc rows = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Top is worked from the bottom up, split for front and back and seamed at shoulders. Sleeves are worked directly into armholes. You…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, and 3X-large are in []. Where only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 36¾ [43¼, 46½, 49½, 52¾, 59¼, 62½] Length: 20½ [20½, 21½, 22, 22, 22, 22] inches MATERIALS • Stitch & Story Secret Garden light (DK) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per skein): 5 [5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8] skeins #003 gerbera pink • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook (for ribbing) • Tapestry needle • Locking stitch markers: 6 • Sewing pins GAUGE With larger hook: 15 dc = 4 inches; 8 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Oversize At Widest Part: 48 inches (small) [50 inches (medium), 52½ inches (large), 54½ inches (X-large), 56½ inches (2X-large)] MATERIALS • Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/273 yds/100g per ball): 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] skeins #59 straw • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE With larger hook, 15 sts = 4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Chain-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch. Chain-3 at the beginning of a row counts as…

fun & fanciful EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Height: 24 inches Depth: 18 inches Circumference: 56½ inches MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/109 yds/100g per ball): 14 balls #700-55 walnut 4 balls #700-34 red ochre 2 balls #700-20 cloud dancer • Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Fiberfill • Stitch markers: 4 • Cardboard (optional) • Plastic pellets (optional) GAUGE Smaller hook: 7 sc = 2 inches; 8 rows = 2 inches Larger hook and double strand: 6 sc = 2 inches; 7 rows = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work stitches tightly, keeping a tight gauge for added structure. Stiff cardboard will help…

EASY FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 34 inches (X-small) [38 inches (small), 42 inches (medium), 46 inches (large), 50 inches (X-large), 54 inches (2X-large), 58 inches (3X-large), 62 inches (4X-large), 66 inches (5X-large)] Finished bust measurements include 4 inches of positive ease. Length: 17 inches (X-small) [18 inches (small), 18 inches (medium), 18 inches (large), 19 inches (X-large), 19 inches (2X-large), 19 inches (3X-large), 20 inches (4X-large), 20 inches (5X-large)] Sits at the waist. MATERIALS • Universal Bamboo Pop light (DK) weight viscose from bamboo/ cotton yarn (3½ oz/292 yds/100g per ball): 1 [1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5] ball(s) #109 clover 1 ball each #121 lily pad,…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 46 inches x 64 inches, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Red Heart Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (Heathers: 4 oz/212 yds/113g per ball; Solids: 5 oz/256 yds/141 g per ball): 6 balls each #E728-9940 light gray heather and #E728-4601 off white 4 balls #E728-9770 rose blush • Size l/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Locking stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE 13 dc = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Afghan is worked vertically in 5 panels crocheted together. Do not remove markers until instructed. Leave 7-inch ends to be incorporated into fringes when joining and fastening off colors. Work last stitch of old color completely before fastening off; chain 1 and pull tight to secure. Join by inserting hook in indicated stitch, placing…

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…

Since the cover-up is worked lengthwise, larger sizes will have more rows on each side. To accommodate the number of rows for the different sizes, the instructions are divided into sections even though the back is worked in one piece and the front is also worked in one piece. You might want to mark the rows with some type of markers to help you with the neck shaping, which is done with increases and decreases at the beginnings and ends of the rows at the top. All sizes are the same length because they have the same number of stitches. To adjust the length, add or subtract the stitch count in multiples of 12 for approximately 2 inches.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Variegated Hair Tie: 2 inches wide x 31½ inches long Lacy Hair Tie: 1¾ inches wide x 30½ inches long MATERIALS • Circulo Yarns Duna Multicolor light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/186 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #9462 variegated (A) • Circulo Yarns Duna light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/186 yds/ 100g per ball): 1 ball #5203 green (B) • Sizes E/4/3.5mm and F/5/3.75mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE With smaller hook: [Dc, ch 1] 10 times = 4 inches; 10 rows = 4 inches With larger hook: 16 sc = 4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first…

easy breezy DESIGN BY SPRING INTO FALL DESIGNS EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 inches x 8 inches flat, with a 60-inch strap MATERIALS • Premier Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight recycled cotton/polyester yarn (2.65 oz/ 131 yds/75g per skein): 2 skeins #38-01 white 1 skein of each #38-20 sunflower, #38-08 pastel pink, #38-09 fuchsia and #38-32 oak • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Snap closure (optional) GAUGE 20 sts = 4 inches; 20 sc rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Beginning chain is always done in white. Carry your yarn; do not float or use bobbins. Odd-numbered rows are worked right to left. Even-numbered rows are worked left to right. SPECIAL TECHNIQUE I-cord: Place a…

easy breezy EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3 inches wide × 34 inches long MATERIALS • Omega Primavera super fine (fingering) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/131 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #486 laguna • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook • 7-inch-long piece of cardboard GAUGE 4 dc and ch-1 = 1 inch SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up Ip, yo, draw through both Ips on hook. SCARF Row 1: Ch 220, dc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch and dc in next ch, rep from * across, turn. (110 dc; 109 ch-1 sps) Row 2: Ch 1, place 1 sc in first dc, place 1 dc in the same dc as sc, *sk the next…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 4 inches tall (including bee) × 7 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/236 yds/141g per skein): 1 skein #E300B-0988 platoon • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 1 skein each #0312 black, #0360 café latte, #0365 coffee, #0334 buff, #0311 white, #0324 bright yellow and #0319 cherry red • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Polyester fiberfill GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch 1 (sl st, sk next st, shell, sk next st, sl st) in Body pattern = 1¼ inches Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 9½ inches in diameter x 10¾ inches tall MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/ 100g per skein): 4 skeins #840 green leaf • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE Rnds 1-4 of Base = 2 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work with 2 strands held together unless otherwise indicated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. BAG BASE OF BAG Rnd 1 (RS): Holding 2 strands tog (see Pattern Notes), form a slip ring (see illustration), work…

INTERMEDIATE SIZES Instructions given fit adult size small; changes for medium and large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENT 8-inch sole (small) [9-inch sole (medium), 10-inch sole (large)] MATERIALS • Plymouth Dreambaby DK light (light worsted) weight yarn (1¾ oz/183 yds/50g per ball): 2 balls #143 lima bean (A) 1 ball each #0305 happy spots (B) and #142 egg cream (C) • Sizes F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 4 stitch markers GAUGE With size G hook: 8 sc and 11 rnds = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: (4 tr, ch 1,4 tr) in place indicated. 8-back post treble…

Depending on how tightly you work, consider using a size J or K hook for foundation chains. A tooloose foundation chain will be taken up in assembly and edging; a too-tight foundation chain will pucker work. If you are right-handed, assembling columns from right to left edge of afghan allows you to have only one column at a time to hold in your left hand for easier manipulation; vice versa for left-handers. In fringing, for yarn tails too far from nearest fringe, use needle to weave them through fabric closer to relevant fringe before incorporating them. To place fringes evenly, start at corners, then fold afghan in half and place a fringe at fold; fold in half between previously placed fringes and place next fringe. Continue until all fringes have…

Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw Ip through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all Ips on hook. Example of 2-sc dec Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw Ip through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all Ips on hook. Example of 2-hdc dec Need help? ▶ StitchGuide.com • ILLUSTRATED GUIDES • HOW-TO VIDEOS 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 Ip on hook, yo and draw through both Ips on hook. Chain (ch): Yo, pull through Ip on hook. Single crochet (sc): Insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through both Ips on…