Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2021 i Crochet World

Fall is upon us and as a crocheter, this is my happy time. I crochet year-round but the cool weather and changing leaves kick my need to create into high gear. So it is super exciting to be joining Crochet World during this time of the year. My grandma Harriet and grandma Bailey were crocheters, but as a child I had no interest in it whatsoever. It wasn’t until I had children of my own that I took up the yarny arts. I started off teaching myself to knit. When I decided I wanted to learn to crochet, I had to teach myself and rely on some aid from my friends as both of my grandmas had passed on. Knitting and crocheting have brought me hours of relaxation and lots…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Pennant: 7 inches wide x 7¼ inches long Garland: 60 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: 35 yds each tan, brown 1 and bright orange 32 yds maroon 26 yds green 10 yds white 6 yds gold 3 yds each orange and light green 1 yd black • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • ¼-inch-wide orange rickrack: 62 inches • Sewing needle and orange thread • 1⅛-inch-diameter plastic rings: 2 GAUGE 13 dc = 4 inches; 8 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. Chain-3…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4 inches wide x 19 inches in circumference MATERIALS • Plymouth Moon Shadow medium (worsted) weight baby alpaca/cotton yarn (1¾ oz/164 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball #0004 strawberry moon • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 9 LS and 18 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTE Headband will stretch to fit a range of sizes. SPECIAL STITCH Loop Stitch (LS): Insert hook in first designated st, yo, draw up lp, yo, insert hook in next designated st, yo, draw up lp, yo, draw through 4 lps on hook. HEADBAND Ch 21. Row 1: Insert hook in 3rd ch from hook (2 sk chs do not count as a st), yo, draw up a Ip, yo, insert hook in next…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 23 inches wide x 68 inches long MATERIALS • Berroco Folio light (DK) weight super fine alpaca/rayon yarn (1¾ oz/219 yds/ 50g per ball): 2 balls #4557 blue lakes 1 ball #4558 cardinal • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Split ring stitch marker • Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sts = 4 inches; 7½ rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Work into the chain stitch, not into the chain space. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Slip stitch loop (sl st lp): (Sl st, ch 5, sl st) in indicated st or…

Alpaca Yarns Blue Sky Fibers For alpaca purists, there is nothing like Blue Sky Fibers yarns. With almost a dozen alpaca and alpaca-blend yarns, each with its own incredible color range, choosing which yam to use for your next project will be an indecisively blissful experience! Our sample is a tried-and-true favorite: Baby Alpaca (center right) a 100% baby alpaca yarn with a soft luster and springy softness, comes in over 30 colors, both natural and dyed. The possibilities are endless! King Cole One word describes this Baby Alpaca DK (center left) yarn from King Cole—yum! This range of gently muted heathery colors is enough to tempt any fiber lover! Extremely soft, anything you make from this yarn is sure to become a favorite accessory. Try crocheting it with an…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Doily: 8 inches square Coaster: 5 inches square Bowl: 4 inches wide x 3 inches high MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 1 ball each of #678 olive dk, #674 garnet dk, #694 harvest orange med, #696 autumn orange med, #611 gold and #670 Victorian red • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers: 4 • Tapestry needle • 4 x 4 x 4-inch plastic foam cube or boutique-style tissue box for shaping bowl • Clear plastic wrap (for Bowl only) • Stiffener of choice (for Bowl only) • Terry cloth towel (for Bowl only) GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 1 inch Take time to check gauge PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses.…

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches wide x 18 inches tall MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #0726 coral, #0256 carrot, #0254 pumpkin, #0360 cafe latte, #0235 lemon and #0624 tea leaf • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle • Fiberfill GAUGE 6 sc = 2 inches; 6 rnds = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. All pieces are worked in continuous rounds, except the sunflower. Do not slip stitch to join except in sunflower. Use stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. Move marker up as work progresses. PUMPKIN STACK LARGE PUMPKIN Rnd 1: With coral, form a slip…

BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENT 4 inches square MATERIALS • Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton medium (worsted) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 186 yds/100g per ball): 25 yds each #133 tangerine, #113 red, #124 camel, #142 rose, 144 magenta and #126 café au lait 1 yd for each coaster #126 café au lait Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Size H/8/5mm crochet hook with straight smooth handle (no grip or carving) or size needed to obtain gauge 9 x 12 inches walnut brown stiff craft felt Blunt yarn needle Sharp large-eyed tapestry needle GAUGE With size H hook, 15 sts = 4 inches; 18 rows = 4 inches blocked PATTERN NOTES You will not need an afghan hook; a standard crochet hook will work just fine. For strength…

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 14 inches x 20 inches, including edging MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Calico light (DK) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (3½ oz/ 267 yds/100g per ball): 7 balls #217 black 1 ball each #3782 ecru, #4570 orange and #0331 mint • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sc = 4 inches; 20 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES It is important to match row gauge as edging is based on amount of rows and stitches. Yarn requirements given will complete four place mats. Foundation row of place mat is bottom edge of place mat. Chain-1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. PLACE MAT BODY Foundation row: With…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bear: 6½ inches across bottom, 5½ inches from bottom to top of ear Raccoon: 5 inches across bottom, 5 inches from bottom to top of ear Fox: 4½ inches across bottom, 5 inches from bottom to top of ear MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #316 soft white, #360 café latte, #365 coffee, #312 black, #726 coral and #400 gray heather • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • ½-inch black plastic mushroom buttons: 4 • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle GAUGE With size G hook, 4 sts = 1 inch; 3 rnds = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work…

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…

BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 2 inches wide x 6 inches long, excluding Button Loop MATERIALS • Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (1¾ oz/108 yds/50g per hank): 1 hank each #3214 coffee and #3358 tobacco brown • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 7/8-inch buttons: 2 GAUGE 18 pattern sts = 4 inches; 14 pattern st rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. NAPKIN RING Make 1 with each color. Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] across, ending with dc in last ch, turn. (8 sts) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, dc…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 12½ inches square MATERIALS • Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton size 10: 300 yds #62 natural • Size 6 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Starch GAUGE 5 dc = ½ inch; 2 rnds = ⅝ inch Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Beginning chain-3 counts as first double crochet throughout. DOILY MOTIF Make 9. Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 5, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 4 (counts as first dc, ch-1 sp), [dc in ring, ch 1] 11 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (12 dc) Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), fptr (see Stitch Guide) in same st, [ch 2, (dc, fptr)…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6 inches x 24¾ inches MATERIALS • Cascade Eco Alpaca medium (worsted) weight alpaca yarn (3½ oz/ 220 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #1525 silver twist • Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 1½-inch button GAUGE 15 dc = 4½ inches In pattern: 2 AS = 2¾ inches; 5 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES No buttonhole is required in this pattern. Simply pass the button through any convenient gap created by the stitches. Scarflet requires approximately 54g/119 yds of yarn. SPECIAL STITCH Asymmetrical shell (AS): (4 dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated st or sp. SCARFLET Row 1: Ch 31, AS (see Special Stitch) in 6th ch from hook (5 sk chs count as beg ch-2 and sk…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Cowl: One size fits most. Hat: Instructions given to fit adult 21-inch head circumference. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Cowl circumference: 24 inches Cowl height: 7 inches Hat circumference: 20½ inches Hat height: 9 inches MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Aereo medium (worsted) weight merino wool/ baby alpaca/nylon yarn (3% oz/ 240 yds/100g per skein): 2 skeins #12 west point blue heather • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE 14 dc = 4 inches; 10 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. 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.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 42¾ inches wide x 15½ inches long MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 9 balls #10-611 gold • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 8 squares = 2 inches; 8 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Table Runner is worked from Chart and written instructions. Odd-numbered rows are worked from right to left; even-numbered rows are worked from left to right. Each row has a total of 51 blocks and open spaces. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Open space (open sp): Ch 2, dc. Note: When working an open sp in an open sp, ch 2, sk…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 16 inches wide x 47 inches long, excluding Tassels MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima light (DK) weight pima cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 220 yds/100g per skein): 5 skeins #3713 wine • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 6-inch tassel maker or 6-inch square of cardboard GAUGE 20 sc = 4 inches; 22 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Runner is worked from written instructions and chart. Red row numbers on chart are for first half of runner, blue row numbers are for 2nd half. Red boxes on first half are increases. When working 2nd half, red boxes are decreases. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Bobbles are worked only on even-numbered rows throughout. Join with slip stitch…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 16½ inches wide x 12½ inches tall MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Tweed medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool/rayon yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 3 balls #1363 oatmeal • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 12 x 16-inch pillow form GAUGE In pattern: 13 sts = 4 inches; rows 1–13 = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch. SPECIAL STITCHES Drop double crochet (drop dc): Working in front of next ch-4 sp 1 row below, dc in indicated st 2 rows below. Baby puff stitch (baby puff st): Insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up lp, [yo, insert hook in same st, yo,…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 42 inches square MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Basix medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 359 yds/200g per ball): 2 balls each #1115-38 mustard and #1115-35 pecan 1 ball each #1115-14 burgundy and #1115-01 white • Sizes H/8/5mm and F/5/3.75mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE With larger hook, 6 sc = 2 inches; 8 rows = 2 inches Each motif is 5 inches square. Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. To calculate yarn usage using different colors (scraps) or for making a different-sized blanket, motif weighs 2 grams after completing round 2, 7 grams after round 3, 8 grams after round 4 and…

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STITCH ABBREVIATIONS beg begin/begins/beginning bpdc back post double crochet bpsc back post single crochet bptr back post treble crochet CC contrasting color ch(s) chain(s) ch- refers to chain or space previously made (i.e., ch-1 space) ch sp(s) chain space(s) cl(s) cluster(s) cm centimeter(s) 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 fpdc front post double crochet fpsc front post single crochet fptr front post treble crochet g gram(s) hdc half double crochet hdc dec half double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated inc increase/increases/increasing lp(s) loop(s) MC main color mm millimeter(s) oz ounce(s) pc popcorn(s) rem remain/remains/remaining rep(s) repeat(s) rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet (singular/plural) sc dec single crochet 2…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small coaster: 3½ inches square Large coaster: 5¼ inches square MATERIALS • Omega La Perla fine (sport) weight cotton yarn (1¾ oz/278 yds/50g per skein): 1 skein each #608 pumpkin and #605 tan • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1–3 = 2 inches in diameter Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Instructions given are for main color combination; changes for alternate color combination are in brackets. 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 Beginning puff…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 18 inches Length: 67 inches MATERIALS • Skacel HiKoo SimpliAir lace (lace) weight alpaca/nylon yarn (7/8 oz/ 220 yds/25g per ball): 4 balls #1800 breath • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 17.5 sts = 4 inches; 11 rows = 4 inches in stole pattern, blocked PATTERN NOTES The pattern is worked from short edge to short edge, beginning and ending with semisolid bands of double crochet worked into the spaces between stitches. The width is adjustable by adding or subtracting multiples of 14 stitches and the length by working more or less repeats of rows 7-10. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. When working into a V-stitch, work…

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CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 28 inches long x 16½ inches wide MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 6 balls #694 harvest orange medium • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Curtain rod GAUGE 7 rows = 2 inches; 8 sps = 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. All rows have a total of 93 blocks and spaces. Place a stitch marker every 50 or 100 stitches in the foundation chain so it will be easier to keep count of how many chains you have worked to start. First double crochet is worked in first double crochet of each…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 44 inches wide x 62 inches long, excluding Fringe MATERIALS • Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic/wool yarn (6 oz/ 106 yds/170g per skein): 7 skeins #178 cilantro (MC) 2 skeins each #189 butterscotch (CC1), #133 pumpkin (CC2) and #135 spice (CC3) • Size N/15/10mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Locking stitch markers GAUGE 1 leaf motif = 5 inches Exact gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses, doubling back to prevent unravelling during washing. Do not work over loose ends. Do not remove markers until instructed. When instructed to drop yarn, remove hook and place loop on locking stitch marker until next needed. When…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 52¼ inches x 60 inches, not including fringe MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/198g per skein): 10 skeins #0376 burgundy • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 4-inch-wide piece of cardboard GAUGE 11 sts = 4 inches; Rows 3-14 = 4 inches PATTERN NOTE Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. THROW Ch 145. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (144 sts) Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Note), dc across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc across, turn. Row 4: Ch 3, *fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next dc 2 rows below, dc in next st, rep…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 14½ inches wide x 14½ inches high MATERIALS • Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/170 yds/100g per ball): 3 balls #134 terracotta 1 ball each #130 honey, #133 brick and #174 olive • Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice medium (worsted) weight acrylic/rayon yarn (3 oz/145 yds/85g per ball): 1 ball #403 barley • Sizes G/6/4mm and B/1/2.25mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Safety pins, 2 • Tapestry needle • Fiberfill GAUGE 8 hdc = 2 inches; 6 hdc rows = 2 inches with larger hook Take time to check gauge. 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…