Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 i Crochet World

The leaves are disappearing and the temps are continuing to drop which means the holidays are fast approaching. For this reason we packed the issue with a variety of gift-making options for you and yours. In the Say It With Crochet! chapter, we give you several ways to express the feelings of the season. These projects include words and expressions using a variety of techniques, including corner-to-corner, surface crochet and tapestry crochet, as well as crocheting 3-D letters and motifs. Test out a new technique and then perhaps use these projects as stepping stones to adding a personal touch to other crochet pieces. The rest of the issue is packed full of great smaller projects for gifting that you can whip up in no time. Our hope is that you…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Washcloth: 6 inches square Towel: 11 inches wide x 18 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/polyester yarn (2 oz/96 yards/55g per skein): 3 skeins #44-45 aquamarine speckle 1 skein #44-44 fruity speckle • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle GAUGE With size L hook, 16 sts = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. TOWEL Row 1: With size L hook and aquamarine speckle, ch 37, working in back bar of ch (see illustration), sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch across, turn. (36 sc) Row…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 4¼ inches Length: 6 inches MATERIALS • Omega size 10 cotton crochet thread (1 oz/ 173 yds/30g per ball): 1 ball each #102 wine (MC) and #146 off-white (CC) • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-3 = 2½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch 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 treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 2-treble crochet cluster (2-tr cl): Yo twice, insert hook into specified sp, pull yarn through, [yo,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 273/4 inches long x 17 inches wide MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 6 balls #685 evergreen dk • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Hanging rod of choice GAUGE 8 rows = 2 inches; 7 spaces/blocks = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Wall hanging is made from right edge to left edge. Chain-3 at end of row counts as first double crochet on next row unless otherwise stated. Each row will have a total of 100 blocks and/or spaces. Place a stitch marker every 50-100 stitches in the beginning chain to make it easier to keep track of the stitch count.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 15 inches wide x 9 inches high MATERIALS • Patons Grace light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (1¾ oz/ 136 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball #62205 aquifer 2 balls #62005 snow • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Heat resistant fabric, 16 inches x 10 inches (optional) GAUGE 24 sc = 4 inches; 26 rows = 3 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Each square on Chart represents 1 single crochet. Odd rows are read right to left; even rows are read left to right (reverse for left-handed crocheters). Work over unused color. When aquifer will not be used for remainder…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 12 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #235 lemon, #334 buff and #365 coffee • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Polyester fiberfill • Stitch marker GAUGE Rnds 1–4 = 3½ inches in diameter after blocking Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of round; move marker up with each round. PILLOW HEAD Make 2. Rnd 1 (RS): With lemon, form a slip ring (see illustration), 8 sc in ring, do not join (see Pattern Notes), place st marker (see Pattern Notes). (8…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5½ inches in diameter x 2½ inches tall MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Hampton light (DK) weight pima cotton/linen yarn (3½ oz/ 273 yds/100g per hank): 1 hank each #05 black and #08 ecru • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Locking stitch marker (optional) GAUGE Rnds 1-11 = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Bowls are worked in joined rounds in 2 pieces. A join-as-you-go technique is used to join the Inner and Outer Bowls in 2 places, creating an attractive band at the top. Instructions are for black Inner Bowl and ecru Outer Bowl; changes for ecru Outer Bowl and black Inner Bowl are in [ ]. Right side of Inner Bowl and wrong side of Outer Bowl will be…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches x 63 inches at points of squares MATERIALS • Plymouth Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (31/2 oz/200 yds/100g per skein): 4 skeins #1202 sand 2 skeins #9601 regal red 5 skeins #0520 night grey heather • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE Individual patch = 2 inches Completed 4-patch = 4 inches Completed square = 6 inches PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Small shell (sm shell): 3 dc in specified sc. Large shell (lg shell): 5 dc in specified sc. Joining ch 2 (joining-ch2): To join at a ch-2 sp: ch 1, drop Ip off hook, draw lp under to over through adjacent ch-2 sp,…

Due to the ever-changing nature of the yarn and craft industry, it may be impossible to find the exact yarn and craft products used in the designs shown in this publication. Crochet World magazine makes every effort to provide an accurate and complete Buyer’s Guide when possible and cannot be responsible for the discontinuance of products by companies after production of this publication. Similar products may be found via the Internet or by visiting your local yarn and craft stores. ANNIE’S AnniesYarnShop.com BERNAT Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com BRYLANE HOME www.brylanehome.com CARON Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com CASCADE YARNS www.cascadeyarns.com CLOVER MANUFACTURING CO. www.clover-usa.com DAVISON www.davison.com HANDY HANDS (Lizbeth) www.hhtatting.com KNITPRO INTERNATIONAL www.knitpro.eu LILY SUGAR’N CREAM Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com LION BRAND YARN www.lionbrand.com OMEGA Distributed by Creative Yarn Source www.creativeyarnsource.com PATONS…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Pennant: 7 inches wide x 8 inches long Garland: 60 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: 72 yds white 36 yds light blue 26 yds each dark blue and teal 13 yds red 10 yds light green 8 yds dark green 1 yd each brown, black and orange • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • ½-inch-wide white rickrack: 62 inches • 1⅜-inch-diameter pompom maker • Sewing needle and white thread • 1⅛-inch-diameter plastic rings: 2 GAUGE 13 dc = 4 inches; 7 dc rows = 4¼ inches Part 4 Seasonal Pennant Series Make all 4! Find the previous pennants in the April, June and October issues. PATTERN NOTES Refer to photo as a…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 11 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 1 ball each #601 snow white and #611 gold • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Blocking board • Rustproof pins GAUGE Rnds 1 & 2 = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Doily is made with 7 Motifs; 6 Outer Motifs are worked to Center Motif with a join-as-you-go technique in round 10. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in specified sp or st. 3-front post double crochet decrease (3-fpdc dec): [Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of next st,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 9 inches wide x 8 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/ polyester yarn (2½ oz/ 131 yards/75g per ball): 1 ball each #38-29 eggplant, #38-07 cranberry and #38-02 cream • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook • Locking stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE With size L hook, 12 sts = 4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Surface slip stitch (surface sl st): Insert hook front to back in a sp between 2 sts within a row, yo, draw up a lp through dishcloth to front, yo, draw through lp on…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 44½ inches Length: 66½ inches MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per skein): 12 skeins #0146 winter white 7 skeins #0848 navy blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3 rnds (one hexagon) = approximately 3 inches in diameter Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning of round or row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round or row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 space unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round or row counts as first dc and chain-2 space unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 2¾ inches wide x 4⅜ inches long including Ears MATERIALS • Super fine (fingering) weight cotton or cotton/ acrylic yarn:60 yds ivory tweed5 yds ivory4 yds each mint green and pink • Lace (lace) weight cotton yarn:2 yds each black, brown, teal, turquoise, coral, hot pink and fuchsia • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size 6/1.8mm steel crochet hook • Size 20 tapestry needle • Black thread and needle for sewing • Small amount of polyester fiberfill • 12mm wood beads: 2 • 16mm wood bead • ¼- or ½-inch-diameter nylon cord: 16-20 inches • Key chain ring • Safety pins • Stitch marker GAUGE With size B hook, 14 sc = 2 inches; 17 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 20 inches Length: 70 inches MATERIALS • Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/273 yds/100g per skein): 4 skeins #1107-24 mist • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers (optional) • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 (V-st, ch 1) = 4 inches; 9 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Wrap is worked in opposite directions from either side of the center. Marking the first and last row/stitch of the center will make it easier to find where to attach yarn for the second half. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch. Chain-2 at the beginning of a row does not count as a…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 1¼ inches wide x 4½ inches long, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Caron Little Crafties medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (¾ oz/63 yds/20g per skein): ½ skein of desired color for each key chain • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook for tassel assembly (optional) • 10–15mm beads in desired colors, 3 for each key chain • 1¼-inch-diameter metal key ring, 1 for each key chain • Beading needle or dental floss threader • Stitch marker • 4-inch square cardboard • Tapestry needle GAUGE 2 sc rows = ½ inch; 5 sc = 1¼ inches PATTERN NOTE Chain-1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch. SPECIAL STITCHES Partial front post treble crochet (partial fptr): Yo twice,…

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CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4⅜ inches wide x 2⅜ inches long MATERIALS • Super fine (fingering) weight cotton or cotton/acrylic yarn: 45 yds red 6 yds gray 5 yds white • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Black embroidery thread • Sewing needle • Stitch marker • Safety pins GAUGE 14 sc = 2 inches; 17 rows = 2 inches SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip knot on hook (see illustration A), insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp (see illustration B), yo and draw through both lps on hook (see illustration C). CARD HOLDER CASE Row 1: With white, ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (26…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 11¾ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Size 10 cotton crochet thread: 308 yds white • Size 8/1.5mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 14 stitch markers GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 and half double crochet in beginning single crochet at end of round count as last chain-3 space unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning puff stitch (beg puff st): Ch 2, 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 up a lp] 2 more times, yo and pull through all 8 lps on…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 52 inches wide x 60 inches long MATERIALS • Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3% oz/185 yds/100g per skein): 13 skeins #109 steel blue (MC) 2 skeins #122 hazelnut (CC) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Bobbins (optional) GAUGE 5 blocks = 5 inches; 5 rows = 5 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Refer to Pattern Chart as needed. Blanket is crocheted with steel blue and lettering is crocheted with hazelnut. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. For ease while working lettering, wind hazelnut on bobbins as needed. When changing color, carry color not in use on wrong side of piece…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 inches wide x 4½ inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 oz each #0311 white, #0313 Aran, #0347 light periwinkle, #0334 buff, #0322 pale yellow, #0387 soft navy, #0234 saffron, #0365 coffee, #0312 black and #0341 light gray • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle • Fiberfill • Embroidery floss: red and blue GAUGE 5 sc = 1 inch; 4 rounds = 1 inch Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Leave 8-inch tails for parts which require assembly. Dress color is light periwinkle for Shepherd and white for Angel. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Work in continuous rounds; do…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT Approximately 6 inches tall MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #0256 carrot and #0340 dusty gray Small amount #0311 white • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Pair of glue-on eyes: 10mm • Pair of glue-on eyes: 12mm • Fiberfill • Craft glue • Tapestry needle • Small piece of black felt GAUGE 10 sc = 2 inches; 8 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated. Place marker in first stitch of round and move up as you go. Leave a long ending tail for sewing unless otherwise instructed. Embroider eyes and nose or use safety eyes and…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 22 inches Height: 7½ inches MATERIALS • Premier Basix Chunky (bulky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/117 yds/ 100g per skein): 1 skein #1145-03 linen (MC) • Premier Colorfusion Chunky (bulky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/109 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #1174-04 neapolitan (CC) • Size N/13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Locking stitch marker • Tapestry needle GAUGE 10 dc = 4 inches; 6 dc pattern rows = 4 inches To save time, take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES This cowl begins with foundation double crochet. Then each round is worked twice—once with each color—up to the top border. The border rounds are worked only once. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at the beginning of a round…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 24¼ inches Height: 7 inches MATERIALS • Scheepjes Softfun light (DK) weight cotton/ acrylic yarn (13/4 oz/ 153 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball each #2643 pine, #2606 moss and #2622 latte • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 18 dc = 4 inches; Rows 1–5 = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-1 at beginning of row does not count as stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Change color in the last stitch of the previous row. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: (Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in same place. First foundation double crochet (first foundation dc): Ch 2, yo, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8¼ inches wide x 27 inches long including lace stitch section Lace stitch section: 10 inches long MATERIALS • Lily Sugar’n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½/ oz/ 120 yds/71g per skein): 2 skeins #1133 teal (1-color version) 2 skeins #1222 country green (2-color version) • Lily Sugar’n Cream Super Size Ombres medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3 oz/ 150 yds/85g per skein): 1 skein#19985 summerfield ombre (2-color version) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 2 stitch markers GAUGE Towel: 16 rows = 4 inches Lace edging: 5 rows = 4½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL…

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…

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS YARN CONVERSION 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 lps 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 hook. Double crochet (dc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 Ips] twice. Double crochet decrease (dc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw Ip through, yo, draw through 2 Ips on hook) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Front loop (front Ip) Back…