Innholdsfortegnelse for Fall 2022 i Crochet World

If you have been crocheting for very long, you have probably built up a decent amount of scrap yarn. You may have the bits and bobs tucked around the house in bins and hidey-holes just waiting for something to make with them ( … or maybe that is just me … shhhhh, don’t tell the hubby!). I think you will find that something in this issue! We have everything from small projects using just tiny amounts of yarn to large, all-consuming scrap projects. There are items for your home, your wardrobe and those perfect last-minute gifts. There are many colorful and useful projects for your home in the Pieces of Home chapter. Pillows, protective covers, small lapghans and beautiful threadwork are a few of the things you will discover in…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 13 inches wide x 74 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 2 oz/122 yds each medium blue and magenta 1¾ oz/107 yds each light green, light blue, lilac and medium green • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 5 shells = 5½ inches; 8 rows = 6 inches in shell/cluster pattern PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: 3 dc in indicated st or sp. 3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): Yo, insert hook in indicated st or sp, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (2 Ips on hook), [yo, insert hook in same…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 79 inches in wingspan x 31½ inches deep, not including fringe MATERIALS • Super fine (fingering) weight mercerized cotton yarn: Shawl Body Only:660 yds black (A)400 yds off-white (B)100 yds fuchsia (C)125 yds emerald (D)100 yds pink (E)Fringe Only:110 yds black (A)290 yds off-white (B)110 yds fuchsia (C)100 yds emerald (D)85 yds pink (E) • Size 3mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Blocking supplies GAUGE Rows 1–11 = 8 inches wide and 4 inches deep; 23 dc and 12 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. Work each row in the color stated…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Lovey: 10 inches square Head: 8½ inches in circumference MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 120 yds assorted colors Small amount of black • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • Polyester fiberfill GAUGE Blanket: [Ch 3, 3 hdc] twice = 2 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES To make a magic ball, refer to tutorial on page 25. For a very colorful toy, use different types of worstedweight yarns in solid, variegated and ombré colors of varying lengths. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Head and Ears are worked in continuous rounds; place marker on first stitch and move up as work progresses. Do not join unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit children’s size 6 months; changes for 12–18 months, 24 months-2T, 4, 6 and 8 are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 18 [20, 22, 24, 26, 28] inches Body Length to Underarm: 7 [8, 8½, 9¾, 10¾, 11¾] inches MATERIALS • Premier Yarn Anti-Pilling Everyday DK Solids light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/273 yds/100g per skein): 1 [1, 1, 1, 1, 1] skein #1107-19 linen (A) for all sizes 1 [1, 1, 1, 1, 2] skein(s) #1107-61 peach blossom (C) • Premier Yarn Anti-Pilling Everyday DK Prints light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (3 oz/233 yds/85g per skein): 1 [1, 1, 1, 1, 2] skein(s) #1176-06 just peachy (B) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 30 inches square MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Deborah Nor-ville Everyday Soft Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/203 yds/113g per skein): 3 skeins #1002 cream 2 skeins #1029 shamrock 1 skein each #1016 kiwi, #1017 azure, #1028 mustard, #1032 peony, #1027 lemon, #1022 bittersweet, #1026 grenadine, #1033 violet and #1012 black • Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE Size I hook: Each finished square with border = 5¾ inches square Size H hook: Eye = 1⅜ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Row definitions are as follows: Current row: The row presently crocheting; if presently crocheting pattern row…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 5 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Light (DK) weight scrubby yarn: 6 yds center color (MC) • Light (DK) weight cotton yarn scraps: 7 yds each 2 assorted colors (CC1/CC2) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Double crochet cluster (dc cl): Ch 2, [yo, insert hook in same st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook. SCRUBBY Rnd 1: With MC, ch 2, 9 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (9 sc) Rnd 2: Ch 2,…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Mug Rug: 8 inches wide x 5 inches tall, excluding fringe Cozy: 8 inches in circumference at base x 10 inches in circumference at top x 3¼ inches tall MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn*: 110–142g assorted colors • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker *Lily Sugar’n Cream yarn was used to make samples. GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Use assorted colors and change color to color of choice when noted. Large stripe mug rug requires 7–9g per color and cozy requires 11–13g of main color and 7–9g for stripe. Linen Stitch Mug Rug requires 6–8g per color and cozy requires 12–14g of main color and 2–3g of secondary colors.…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18¾ inches wide x 41 inches long MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight cotton (3½ oz/ 218 yds/100g per skein): 140 yds each #803 black, #805 brick, #869 gold, #807 khaki and #802 cream • Size E/4/3.50mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 1 shell = 1½ inches wide; 4 shells = 4½ inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. This runner is worked in strips then joined together. Make 2 strips each color. Each shell strip takes approximately 63 yards per strip. Joining chain strip takes approximately 6 yards. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 13½ inches in diameter x 4 inches tall MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein #312 black 15 yds each #406 medium thyme, #321 gold, #360 cafe latte and #334 buff 10 yds each #256 carrot and #365 coffee • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE 6 sc = 2 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES This project is made with a magic ball. Before stitching begins, refer to article on page 25 for instruction on joining yarns. Hold 2 strands together throughout unless otherwise stated. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Tray is worked in continuous rounds, do not join at…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 21 inches wide x 20 inches long, including border and blocked MATERIALS • Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton medium (worsted) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/186 yds/100g per ball): 2 balls #110 navy (MC) 95 yds each #171 bayleaf (CC1), #157 lemon (CC2), #142 rose (CC3) and #113 red (CC4) • Sizes F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm standard crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge Note: Tunisian crochet hooks are not necessary for this pattern. • Tapestry needle • ¾ yd polar fleece fabric • Sewing needle and matching thread GAUGE In Fair Isle Strip with larger hook: 10 stranded Tss = 1½ inches; 6 stranded Tss rows = 1½ inches In Plain Strip with smaller hook: 16 Tss and 14 rows = 3¼-inch square PATTERN NOTES Strips are worked…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 35 inches wide x 46 inches long MATERIALS • Caron Chunky Cakes super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic yarn (9.8 oz/297 yds/ 280g per cake): 4 cakes #296617 trifle • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 1½-inch outer diameter with ⅜-inch inner diameter stainless steel fender washers: 99 • Tapestry needle GAUGE 2 rnds = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES True weighted blankets are the person’s body weight times 10 percent plus a couple of additional pounds. Add weight to this blanket by doubling the washers per square or making the lapghan larger by adding additional squares and washers. Each square consists of 2 rounds and is joined as work progresses. Joining squares on side edge, slip stitch in space between 2 groups…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 42 inches wide x 50 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: Scraps of assorted colors 6 oz each black and burgundy 1½ oz claret • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 6 sc and 5 ch-1 sps = 3 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Afghan is made in 5 panels of scrap stripes. On panel 1 of stripes, work right to left, then alternate direction on each of the remaining 4 panels. Stripe panels run horizontally across Afghan. Panel 1 is at the bottom and panel 5 is at the top. When changing stripe color, work on opposite side of last row worked so that right side and wrong side alternate with each…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 49 inches wide x 67 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 6 skeins #316 soft white 28 oz/1,456 yds/792g assorted scrap colors • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook • Size K/10½/6.5mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Large safety pins: 10 • Tapestry needle GAUGE With larger hook: 4 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Panel A requires approximately 3 oz (145 yds) of scrap color. Panel B requires approximately 2 oz (80 yds) of scrap color. When picking up a loop in a horizontal stitch, insert hook under top loop only. SPECIAL STITCHES…

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…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 20 inches wide x 66 inches long MATERIALS • Cascade Yarn 220 Superwash Sport fine (sport) weight merino wool yarn (1¾ oz/136½ yds/50g per hank): 2 hanks each of #266 aurora red (CC1), #239 majolica blue (CC2), #877 golden (CC3) and #223 juniper (CC4) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 9 dc = 2 inches; 6 rows in pattern = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Small shell (sm shell): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated sp. Medium shell (med shell): (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp.…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 22 inches in circumference x 11 inches tall, after seaming MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 1 skein each #9754 persimmon, #9756 lavender blue, #9769 Kelly green, #9711 dark country blue, #9782 gold and #9703 bone • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle • 4-inch pompom maker • 2-inch button (optional) GAUGE 8 dc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches 8 sc = 2 inches; 10 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Hat is worked flat; stripes appear vertically when worn. The optional button can be used to secure the pompom to the top of the hat. This makes the pompom easily removable. If a…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 39 [43, 48, 53, 58] inches Length shoulder to hem: 24 [27, 24, 27, 30] inches MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore DK light (DK) weight acrylic/ wool yarn (1¾ oz/150 yds/ 50g per ball): Approximately 400–500 yds total assorted colors for flower motifs, 150–200 yds filler color and 1,050–1,250 yds of main color • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook for size small and large flower motifs including assembly and all filler motifs • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook for sizes medium and X-large • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook for size 2X-large • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge for edging for all sizes •…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 36 inches wide x 50 inches long MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per skein): 3 skeins #0208 white 2 skeins each #1386 Christmas red, #0479 neon orange, #1382 bright yellow, #0477 neon green, #4045 serenity blue and #1606 purple bell • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sts = 4 inches; 19 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. PATTERN STITCH Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), sk first st, [sl sl in next st, hdc in…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED SIZES Girl’s small 7–8 (medium 10–12 and large 14–16) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes given in parentheses. MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 4 (6, 8) oz off-white (MC) 3 (4, 5) oz various scraps (CC) • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3 dc = 1 inch; 3 rows = 2 inches Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 counts as first double crochet throughout. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning cross-stitch (beg cross-st): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in previous st. Cross-stitch (cross-st): Sk next st, dc in next st, dc in sk st. PONCHO Rnd 1 (RS):…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 36 inches long x 9½ inches deep Instructions given fit a medium-size dog, 35–50 pounds. MATERIALS • Red Heart mini medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (1½ oz/72yds/45g per cake) 2 cakes #9695 wildflower • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 8 dc = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES 2 cakes made the bandana for a medium-size dog with a little left over for a swatch. For a larger dog, more cakes will be required. Bandana is worked side to side. Custom fit: Measure your dog’s neck. Bandana length should be the dog’s neck size plus 20 inches. For a snug fit add 8 inches. For example: For a dog with a 10–18-inch neck, desired…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT Approximately 5 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Light (DK) weight cotton/ acrylic yarn*: 12g per coaster • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle *Scheepjes Softfun yarn in #2431 clay, #2616 pickle, #2631 cedar and #2621 mustard was used to make samples. GAUGE With smaller hook: Rnds 1 and 2 = 1 inch radius PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch unless otherwise indicated. Beginning chain-3 counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Weave in ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCH 3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): Yo, insert hook in indicated sp, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (2 lps on hook), [yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, pull up a…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 10½ inches wide x 3 inches high MATERIALS • Omega Sinaia medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/131 yds/100g yds per ball): 2 oz #405 coppertone • Omega Otoño medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 197 yds/100g per skein): 30 yds #908 rust 5 yds #901 white 3 yds #902 black 2 yds #910 wheat • Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 1¼-inch brown button • Covered ponytail elastic GAUGE Size H hook: 7 hdc = 2 inches; 4 hdc rows = 1½ inches; Size G hook: Pupil = 1 inch in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as first hdc double crochet unless…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4 inches wide x 8½ inches tall x 16¾ inches deep MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn*: 10 oz/280g of random colors • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle *Plymouth Encore Worsted yarn was used to make sample. GAUGE 4 3-dc groups = 4 inches; 9 3-dc rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Instructions given are for one arm cover. Stripes in Top section require 4–6g per color, and stripes in Bottom section and Border require 9–11g per color. To adjust depth, add or subtract 3 chains to starting chain number for each inch you wish to adjust. To adjust width or height, add or subtract 2 rows for each inch. Each stripe is…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 10½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat lace (lace) weight mercerized cotton yarn (⅞ oz/153 yds/25g per ball): 1 ball each #179 topaz and #505 linen • Size 8/1.50mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1–3 = 1½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Closing chain-1 at end of Special Stitch does not count as chain-1 space or stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. When instructed to work in picots, work in chain spaces, not chains. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning 3-double crochet cluster (beg 3-dc cl): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),…

BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Large Basket: 6½ inches square x 4½ inches tall Medium Basket: 5¼ inches square x 4 inches tall Small Basket: 4½ inches square x 3 inches tall MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (natural: 400 yds per ball; solids: 350 yds per ball): 4 balls #12 black 2 balls each #423 maize, #428 mint green, #431 pumpkin, #494 victory red, #495 wood violet and #805 blue Hawaii1 ball #226 natural • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1½ inches; 6 sc rnds = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. It’s not necessary to use colors in the materials list. Feel free to use your scraps, but make…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 12 inches square MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 1 skein #3945 blue suede 3 oz #334 buff 1 oz each #347 light periwinkle and #387 soft navy • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 12-inch square pillow form • Straight pins GAUGE 6 sc = 2 inches; 3 sc rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Long dc (ldc): Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up lp level with working row, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice. PILLOW FRONT Row 1: With buff, ch 36, sc…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 41 inches wide x 63 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins #0311 white 22 oz/1,100 yds/624g assorted scrap colors • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Panel = 3¾ inches across; 7 dc on Panel Border = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Each Half Circle requires 3 yards of yarn. In each Panel, work each Circle and Half Circle with different yarn color. Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Decrease (dec): Insert hook in joining dc of same Panel, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 1…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 42 inches wide x 48 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins each #0776 dark orchid (A), #0656 real teal (B), #0360 cafe (C), #0256 carrot (D) and #0774 light raspberry (E) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size I hook: Motif = 5½ inches square PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of rounds counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Puff stitch (puff st): [Yo, insert hook in ring, pull up long lp] twice, yo, pull through all lps on hook. Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 3 dc…

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INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 38 [42, 46, 50, 54, 58] inches Length: 20 [20, 20½, 20½, 21, 21] inches MATERIALS • Berroco Remix medium (worsted) weight nylon/cotton/acrylic/silk/linen yarn (3½ oz/216 yds/100g per ball): 1 [1, 1, 2, 2, 2] ball(s) #3973 eggplant, #3960 strawberry, #3961 peony, #3915 olive, #3922 buttercup for Sweater 1 ball #3903 almond for Sweater 1 ball #3903 almond for Cowl • Berroco Remix Light light (DK) weight nylon/cotton/acrylic/silk/linen yarn (31/2 oz/432 yds/100g per ball): 1 [1, 1, 2, 2, 2] ball(s) #6930 smoke for Sweater • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE In Main Pattern: 14…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 14 inches wide x 76 inches long, excluding 7-inch fringe MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (31/2 oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #999 deep burgundy (A) 85 yds each #461 living coral (B), #156 gold citrine (C), #218 champagne (D) and #469 storm blue (E) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3 (3 dc, ch 1) groups = 3½ inches; 7 rows = 4½ inches PATTERN NOTES Pattern is worked in long rows to length, then valleys are filled in for straight edges. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch unless otherwise indicated. SCARF Ch…

A magic ball is just that: a magical ball of ever-changing yarn colors made from scraps of yarn. Join random lengths and types of scrap yarns together to make a truly unique, new ball of yarn. Using a magic ball in a project takes all the thinking out of changing colors and spares you the time-consuming process of weaving in a gazillion ends. Choose your preferred joining method, join all the scraps at once and then watch the color magic happen! Joins You need to join your random lengths of yarn in as seamless a manner as possible. There are several ways to join the yarns, but for the sake of space in this article, 3 types are featured: the felted join, the Russian join and the magic knot. Felted…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5 inches from front of Muzzle to back of Body x 10 inches tall MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 150 yds #256 carrot 75 yds each #512 turqua, #321 gold and #390 hot red 50 yds each #311 white, #312 black and #724 baby pink • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • Polyester fiberfill • ½-inch black buttons: 2 • White acrylic paint (optional) • Toothpick (optional) GAUGE 5 sc = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise stated. Place marker in first stitch of round…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 7 inches tall MATERIALS • Bernat Blanket super bulky (super chunky) weight polyester yarn (10½ oz/ 220 yds/300g per skein): 1 skein each #952 weathered wood (bear only), #830 almond (sloth only) and #006 vintage white • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 1 skein each #312 black (bear only) and #365 coffee (sloth only) • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • Polyester fiberfill GAUGE 3 sc = 1 inch; rnds 1 and 2 = 2 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Place marker in first stitch of round and move up as work progresses to keep track of rounds. Stuff firmly, but…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 10 inches wide x 8 inches tall, open MATERIALS • Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/ 170 yds/100g per ball): Approximately 165 yds/96g of assorted scrap colors • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE 7½ sts in pattern = 2 inches; 6½ rows in pattern = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES When assembling all the pieces, you can join the yarn in any space. Make sure you have 2 single crochet in each corner, 24 single crochet at each side, and 35 single crochet at the top and bottom, for a total of 126 single crochet. Holder was worked with 24 assorted yarn scraps, alternating colors and joining at the end…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3 inches wide x 8½ inches long with cord tail and tassel MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (400 yds per ball): 12 yds #0201 white • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain finished length • Stitch marker • Glass bead, 6/0 seed bead, opaque red (1—optional) GAUGE Exact gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Picot stitch (picot): Sc in specific st or sp, ch 3, sl st in sc, ch 4, sl st in same sc, ch 3, sl st in same sc. BOOKMARK Rnd 1: Leaving a 3-inch tail, make a slip ring (see illustration), ch…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6½ inches wide x 5¼ inches tall MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (350 yds per ball): 1 ball each #431 pumpkin and #341 russet • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 blocks or sps = 2 inches; 6 rows = 1½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Each mat requires 70 yards including fringe. Chain-3 at beginning of row or counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beg block: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc. Block: Dc in next 3 dc. Ending block: Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in top of…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Pillow: 24 inches square Play Mat: 36 inches square MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 2 skeins each #321 gold, #387 soft navy, #341 light gray, #347 light periwinkle, #313 Aran and #334 buff Note: With worsted-weight scrap yarn, Pillow requires 1,970 yds and Play Mat requires 2,220 yds. • Size P/16/11.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers: 2 • 24-inch-square pillow form GAUGE With larger hook: Sc, [ch 1, sc] 3 times = 4 inches; 5 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Before stitching begins, make a magic ball with chained yarn (see Special Technique). Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT Approximately 7 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Light (DK) weight cotton/acrylic yarn*: 12g each tan, mustard and orange • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge *Scheepjes Softfun yarn in #2631 cedar, #2621 mustard and #2431 clay was used in sample. GAUGE Rnds 1–3: 2¾ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch unless otherwise indicated. Beginning chain-2 counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Beginning chain-3 counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Weave in ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 4 dc in indicated sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to back in top of first dc, pick up dropped lp, draw through lp on hook, ch 1 (to…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENT 17 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: 8 oz each black and gray 8 oz assorted colors • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Fiberfill • Tapestry needle GAUGE 5 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rnds = 2 inches; 5 sc rnds = 2 inches Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work with 1 strand each black, gray and scrap color held together throughout. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. BED TUBE Rnd 1: Holding 3 strands tog, (see Pattern Notes), ch 25, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 3…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 47 inches wide x 63 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 4 skeins #0312 black 1 skein each #0235 lemon, #0358 lavender, #0672 spring green, #0254 pumpkin and #0722 pretty ’n pink • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3 hdc = 1 inch; 7 hdc rows = 3 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Change colors in last stitch made following color sequence as shown in chart. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN VERTICAL STRIP Make 15. Row 1 (RS): With first color (see Color…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 50 inches wide x 62 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: Assorted scrap colors as desired • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE Circle = 6 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of rounds counts as first double crochet throughout unless otherwise stated. Afghan size may vary depending on yarn brand of scraps used. SPECIAL STITCHES Front post single crochet (fpsc): Insert hook front to back to front again around vertical post of indicated st, yo, draw up lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook. 4 double crochet decrease (4-dc dec): [Yo, insert hook in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 45 inches wide x 60 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 16 oz black (MC) Approximately 80 yds each of 27 assorted scrap colors for shell rows 15 yds each of 54 colors for sc rows (CC) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 2 shells = 3 inches Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTES Any combination of scrap colors may be used for desired effect. Model was made using 3 shades of each color for each stripe. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. To change color, work last stitch before color change with working color until last 2 loops before final yarn over remain on hook, drop…

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…