Crochet World June 2022

We’ve packed this issue with amazing and supercute projects. There are beautiful doilies in our Just Threads chapter that are sure to tempt you to do some thread work. In the up-front sections, we have an adorable little dog and useful, whimsical crocheted goodies! If you are one of those folks that gets frozen out in your own home by your significant other, we have some lovely, cozy throws and blankets for you in the Relaxing Retreat section. Make these beauties and stash them around the house or on the porch to cuddle up and relax in when you need to unwind after a long day’s work. This is also the time of year that many take off to the waterfront to pass the hot days in and near cool…

BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Large Fish: 7 inches long Medium Fish: 6½ inches long Small Fish: 3 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 2 oz vibrant orange Small amount black • Fine (sport) weight yarn: Small amount light blue • Small amount black embroidery floss • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook • Bath towel, hand towel and washcloth • Sewing needle and thread • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. TOWEL & WASHCLOTH APPLIQUÉS LARGE FISH Row 1: With hook size G and vibrant orange, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc…

EASY FINISHED SIZE Fits standard 3¾ inches high x 3¼ inches in circumference coffee mug MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #818 prairie green • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 1⅛-inch round wood button or button of desired color: 1 • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle • Clover Mini Wonder Clips: 4 GAUGE 21 sc = 4 inches; 22 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at beginning of row or round does not count as a stitch. Weave in ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCHES Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 inches long x 3½ inches wide MATERIALS • Alize Cotton Gold fine (sport) weight cotton/ acrylic yarn (3½ oz/360 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball each #688 milky coffee, #55 white, #513 crystal blue and #279 midnight blue Scrap amounts of #33 pink and #60 black • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • Polyester fiberfill GAUGE 26 sc = 4 inches; 30 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but stitches should be tight enough so stuffing doesn’t show through. Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Mark first stitch of round and move marker up as work…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small Coaster: 3½ inches in diameter Large Coaster: 5 inches in diameter Bookmark: 6½ inches long, excluding Tassel MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Cleo light (DK) weight mercerized pima cotton yarn (1¾ oz/125 yds/50g per hank): 1 hank #0132 Maui rose • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Empty toilet paper roll or 5-inch piece of scrap cardstock • ½-inch bead Note: Paper roll or cardstock and bead are for optional Tassel. GAUGE 10 dc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Stacked stitches give a more seamless appearance to the work, especially when working in rounds. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Stacked 2-treble crochet…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given for twin; changes for full, queen and king are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 86 inches long x 66 [76, 86, 96] inches wide MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 218 yds/100g per skein): 20 [22, 25, 28] skeins #883 coral • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Locking stitch markers: 4 GAUGE Rnds 1-4 of motif = 4 inches Motif = 10 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-9 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet and chain 5 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first…