Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2022 i Crochet World

We are deep in winter now. For many, that means short days, long nights, and lots of time in the house staying warm. Why not make the most of that time and practice a fun textured stitch? Or create a treasured keepsake? We’ve put this issue together with all this in mind. With the Bunches of Bobbles chapter, you will find a variety of ways to create the fun bobble stitch. There are several different uses and ways of making the bobble, and we showcase those methods with beautiful accessories and very touchable yarns. This is also a great time of year to tackle a large, intricate project that can be passed down from generation to generation. The Treasured Home chapter provides a variety of these projects. Work them up…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 inches wide x 5½ inches tall, excluding hand strap MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Hipster Cotton light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 229 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #12 faded monochrome • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers: 2 • 14mm magnetic sew-on snap • ¾-inch round plastic ring (optional for strap) • Pony beads: 2 white, 1 gray (optional for strap) GAUGE In pattern: 20 sts = 4 inches; 7 rnds = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. CLUTCH Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 43, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each of next 40 chs, 3 hdc in…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENT 10 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat lace (lace) weight crochet cotton (¾ oz/ 153 yds/25g per ball): 1 ball #412 forest green • Size 8/1.5mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 8 removable stitch markers GAUGE Rnds 1-3 = 2 inches across PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at beginning of round counts as first single crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Small picot (sm picot): Ch 3, sl st in top of last created st. Picot: Ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from the hook, ch 1. Large picot (lg picot): Ch 5, sl st in top…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 4 inches square MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton thread (122 yds per ball): 4 balls #602 natural* 1 ball each #632 purple med*, #153 rainbow taffy*, #658 ocean turquoise lt*, #629 azalea lt, #620 azalea med, #663 bright turquoise dk, #696 autumn orange med, #649 baby blue, #628 salmon med, #647 purple iris dk, #688 seagreen dk and #615 yellow lt • Size 7/1.65mm steel hook or size needed to obtain gauge *Marked colors are used in Part 1. Full materials list is for all parts. GAUGE Square 1: Rnds 1-4 = 1¼ inches Square 2: Rnds 1-4 = 1¼ inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-1…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 24 inches x 39 inches MATERIALS • Royale Classic size 10 crochet cotton (400 yds per ball): 3 balls #226 natural • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Motif: point to point = 5 inches; rnds 1-3 = 1¼ inches; 9 dc = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Round 1 establishes right side of Motif. Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Motifs can be joined into a runner, tablecloth or almost any shape desired. Each Motif requires 26 yards of crochet cotton. SPECIAL STITCHES 3-treble crochet cluster (3-tr cl): *Yo twice, insert hook in indicated st, yo,…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Afghan: 46 inches x 65 inches, excluding fringe Pillow: 12 inches x 22 inches MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (31/2 oz/200 yds/100g per skein): 19 skeins #1415 fawn mix • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 12 x 21-inch pillow GAUGE 15 dc = 4 inches; 8 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. If you wish to work the pillow and afghan separately, the pillow uses 21/2 skeins of the yarn. If you want to make a different size of afghan, start with a multiple of 17 chains…

INTERMEDIATE SIZE One size fits most FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length (Shoulder to Hem): 35 inches Cross Back: 28 inches Bust Circumference: 50¾ inches MATERIALS • Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend light (DK) weight cotton/polyester yarn (7 oz/392 yds/200g per cake): 2 cakes #756-125 mochaccino • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3½ sc = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES You will work this as one complete piece starting at the bottom of the back of the cardigan. Once you reach the top of the shoulders, you will split the back to create the fronts. Then seam the sides, leaving an opening for the armholes. Add a finished look to the collar/ front panels as well as the armhole openings.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 48 inches wide x 60 inches long MATERIALS • Bernat Velvet bulky (chunky) weight polyester yarn (10½ oz/ 315 yds//300g per skein): 4 skeins #002 blackbird (MC) 1 skein #029 white (CC) • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 12-inch-long piece of cardboard or ruler GAUGE 9 dc = 4 inches; 6 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-2 at the beginning of round counts as first double crochet. Chain-1 at the beginning of round counts as first half double crochet. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise indicated. SPECIAL STITCH Bobble: Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 Ips (2 lps on hook), [yo, insert hook in same st,…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Total width: 15 [16, 18, 20, 22, 24] inches Total length: 44 [44, 46, 48, 48, 50] inches MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Galway Sport fine (sport) weight wool yarn (1¾ oz/ 151 yds/50g per ball): 4 [5, 5, 6, 6, 7] balls of #0722 sand heather • Size K/10½/6.5mm afghan hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size 1mm smaller than afghan hook used • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle • ⅞-inch dark brown buttons: 12 GAUGE In Tss: 13 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES To select which size you should make:…

Need help? StitchGuide.com • ILLUSTRATED GUIDES • HOW-TO VIDEOS STITCH ABBREVIATIONS YARN CONVERSION 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…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4½ inches wide x 36 inches long MATERIALS • Knit Picks Full Circle medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (3½ oz/ 220 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #25803 tomatillo • Knit Picks Chroma medium (worsted) weight wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/198 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #25251 Galapagos • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Decorative button GAUGE 5 sc = 2 inches; 5 sc rows = 2 inches Gauge is not important for this project. COWL Row 1: Ch 92, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 5 chs, ch 80, sk next 79 chs, sc in each of last 6 chs, turn. (12 sc, 80 chs) Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each of first…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18 inches wide x 21 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #0311 white, #0312 black, #3251 flame, #0705 grenadine and #0324 bright yellow • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Bobbins (optional) • Tapestry needle • Fiberfill or pillow form GAUGE 10 sc = 3 inches; 9 rows = 3 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Pillow is comprised of front and back panels that are worked in rows. The multicolored geometric pattern is worked intarsia-style from a Chart in front loop single crochet. First and last stitches of each row are worked in both loops. Pillow Front…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 16 inches wide x 31⁄8 inches long MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 40 crochet cotton (300 yds per ball): 1 ball #608 coral pink med • Size 10/1.15mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Sewing needle • 16-inch-wide hand towel with plain short edge GAUGE 11 sps = 2 inches; 11 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Edging is worked from written instructions and Chart. Each row has a total of 77 open spaces and blocks. Pattern is a mirror image so Chart can be read from either direction. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-5, double crochet in next double crochet at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and first open space unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 47 inches square MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Jumbo size 10 crochet cotton (2,730 yds per ball): 1 ball #226 natural • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE [Tr, ch 3] 4 times = 1½ inches; 9 tr = 1 inch; 5 tr rnds = 2 inches Square: 15 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated. Chain-7 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated. Filet squares are crocheted from center outward in rounds.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small Bowl: 2¾ inches tall x 4½ inches in diameter Large Bowl: 3 inches tall x 7 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 cotton crochet thread (122 yds per ball): 1 ball #601 white (small bowl) • Lizbeth size 3 cotton crochet thread (120 yds per ball): 1 ball #601 white (large bowl) • Sizes 7/1.65mm and 1/2.75mm steel hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge GAUGE For Small Bowl: Rnds 1-3 with size 7 hook and size 10 thread = 1 inch For Large Bowl: Rnds 1-3 with size 1 hook and size 3 thread = 1¾ inches PATTERN NOTES Hook size and thread size determine size of Bowl. Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches wide x 14 inches long, excluding handles MATERIALS • Omega Eulali super fine (fingering) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 394 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #32 coral 2 skeins #31 salmon-sample used 198g so it is important to get gauge • Pair of genuine cow leather handbag handles, 20 inches long, from Emmaline Bags, Inc. • Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Locking stitch markers (optional) GAUGE 17 sc and 20 sc rows blocked = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Bag is worked in turned rounds with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Bobbles are cluster stitches with a single crochet on either side making the cluster stand…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5¼ inches wide (including picots) x 39 inches in circumference MATERIALS • Red Heart Soft Essentials bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/ 131 yds/141g per skein): 1 skein #7305 biscuit • Size M/N/13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 1 bobble, ch 3, sc, ch 3, 1 bobble = 4 inches; 3 bobbles stacked = 3½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Foundation single crochet (foundation sc): Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook (ch-1 completed—see illustration A), yo, pull through all lps on hook (sc completed—see illustrations B & C), [insert…

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 BERROCO INC. www.berroco.com BRIDGET’S CRADLES www.bridgetscradles.com CíRCULO YARNS www.circuloyarns.com CLOVER NEEDLECRAFT INC. www.clover-mfg.com DAVISON www.davison.com EMMALINE BAGS, INC. www.emmalinebags.com HANDY HANDS (Lizbeth) www.hhtatting.com KNITPRO INTERNATIONAL www.knitpro.eu LION BRAND YARN www.lionbrand.com MARABOOHANDMADE www.etsy.com/shop/maraboohandmade OMEGA Distributed by Creative Yarn Source www.creativeyarnsource.com PLYMOUTH YARN CO. INC.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 2 inches wide x 2 inches long MATERIALS • Super fine (fingering) weight cotton or cotton/ acrylic yarn: 4½ yds color A for Cottage 2¼ yds each color B for Roof and color C for Heart • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Twine or cord for hanging lp: 6 inches GAUGE 8 dc = 1 inch; 3 rnds = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Color combinations are listed for holiday and seasonal tags. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. COLOR COMBINATIONS Christmas: red (A), brown (B), white (C) Valentine’s Day: white (A), beige (B), pink (C)…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 12½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Círculo Yarns Natural Cotton Sparkle 4/6 light (light worsted) Brazilian virgin cotton/metallic fiber yarn (24.7 oz/830 yds/700g per ball): 2 balls #20 golden • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE With 2 strands held tog: 12 sc = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES 2 balls will make 5 place mats. Design is worked with 2 strands held together throughout. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL TECHNIQUE Invisible join: Cut yarn leaving a long tail (see illustration A). Pull tail completely through last st (see illustration B). Thread tail through tapestry needle and insert needle under top 2 lps…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 8 inches in diameter from point to point MATERIALS • Omega size 10 crochet cotton (173 yds per ball): 1 ball #154 pistachio • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Locking stitch markers: 9 GAUGE Diameter after rnd 2: 2% inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. The rounds with bobbles are crocheted on the wrong side of the piece. All other rounds are crocheted with the right side facing. Move marker up to first stitch of each round as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. After working into first half double crochet at each peak…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 35 inches x 36 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Sport light (light worsted) weight yarn (2½ oz/240 yds/70g per skein): 10 skeins #4 off-white • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 18 sc = 4 inches AFGHAN Note: Afghan is worked lengthwise. Row 1 (RS): Ch 139, dc in 3rd ch from hook (beg 2 sk chs count as a dc) and in each rem ch, turn. (138 dc) Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as a dc on this and following rows), *fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around each of next 2 dc; bpdc (see Stitch Guide) around each of next 2 dc; rep from * to beg 2 sk chs; dc in 2nd ch of beg 2 sk chs, turn. Row…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 34 inches wide x 47 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Serenity Chunky Solids bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (10½ oz/328 yds/300g per skein): 9 skeins #700-20 cloud dancer • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 2 stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE One rep is 4½ inches wide x 4 inches tall. 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. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Puff stitch (puff st): [Pull up a lp to height of dc, yo, insert hook in sc just made and pull up a lp the height of dc] 3 times, yo,…

Here’s an interesting fact about the designers whose work is featured in Crochet World and Crochet! magazines: They are talented women and men from around the world. Most designs come from the United States, but there’s wonderful creativity from Canada, France, India, Mexico, The Netherlands, Italy, Great Britain, Australia, Sweden and other countries. You’ve “met” a Russian designer in this column. There’s a lot of crochet work from the countries of the former USSR, so now you’ll get to know another designer, Maria Vlasova, whose pattern is featured in this issue. Maria creates something very unusual: crocheted baby products such as nursing necklaces, rattles and teethers. Allow a baby to safely teethe on a crocheted item?! Yes! She offers a beautiful, colorful array of readymade pieces in her Etsy shop,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches wide x 18 inches long, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta medium (worsted) weight polyester yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per skein): 3 skeins #108 dusty blue • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 12 x 18-inch pillow form • 4-inch square cardboard • Tapestry needle GAUGE 18 hdc = 4 inches; 8 rows = 5 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Crochet pillow front as indicated following Chart (see page 62) and written instructions. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first hdc double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Puff stitch (puff st): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 32 inches deep, without edging x 64 inches wide along top MATERIALS • Berroco Vintage DK light (DK) weight acrylic/wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/290 yds/100g per hank): 4 hanks #2197 neptune • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 18 dc = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES This triangular shawl is worked from the top down with increases worked at both ends and the center. The edge is worked in a few rows of joined chains to mimic fringe. Every increase row adds 8 stitches to the number of stitches on previous row. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet. Chain-1 at beginning of row counts as…

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…