Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2023 i Crochet World

Spring is upon us in all its glory and so is color. After a drab and dreary winter it is about time. I wanted to bring all the colors of spring into your home, as well as give you the opportunity to maybe try out some styles of crochet that you haven’t tried in the past. Several patterns in this issue are dedicated to how to use crochet to create an image on your piece. Colorwork images can be worked in several techniques in crochet: corner-tocorner, tapestry, stranded colorwork, filet and mtarsia crochet. We bring in a little bit of each with fabulous projects for all around the house. We have projects that embrace the concepts associated with spring, like flowers and Easter, as well as the colors of spring.…

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EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 11 inches deep, excluding tulips x55 inches wide MATERIALS • Omega Sol super fine (fingering) weight acrylic yarn (2 oz/164 yds/50g per ball): 6 balls #1086 emerald (MC) 1 ball #1001 white (CC) • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 dc = 2 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise instructed. This wrap is a simple chevron worked lengthwise. The fringe that is added to the bottom edge of the wrap is embellished with hanging tulips. WRAP With MC, ch 440. Row 1: Dc in 6th ch from hook (sk chs count as…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 14¾ inches wide × 45¼ inches long MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton thread (122 yds per ball): 7 balls #630 peach It • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 sps = 2 inches; 8 rows = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES All rows have a total of 51 blocks and/or spaces in them. Odd rows are read right to left on Chart (see page 24) and even rows are read left to right. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain 2 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Block:…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches wide × 55 inches long MATERIALS • Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/185 yds/100g per balls): 11 balls #202-105U frost 4 balls #202-158I mustard 2 balls each #202-157X lemonade and #202-174AA beryl 1 ball each #202-153 black and #202-400G red heather • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Bobbins (optional) • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 squares = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Throw is worked in turned rows on a diagonal with corner-to-corner (C2C) technique from written instructions and Chart (see Chart on page 34). Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Beginning at lower right corner, odd-numbered rows are right side rows and even-numbered rows are wrong side rows.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches wide × 17 inches long, excluding tassels and dowel MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Bamboo Fair light (DK) weight bamboo/cotton yarn (3½ oz/273 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #1077-19 bellini, #1077-31 stone, #1077-41 mineral and #1077-25 spa 5 yds #1077-30 platinum • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook (for first row only) • Tapestry needle • 12-inch wooden dowel, stick or metal rod • Tassel maker or 3½-inch piece of cardboard GAUGE With smaller hook: 15 Khdc = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Yarn needed for sample was 118 yards of bellini, 72 yards of stone, 70 yards of mineral…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches wide × 56 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Puzzle Cotton medium (worsted) weight acrylic/cotton yarn (7 oz/349 yds/200g per ball): 5 balls #2021-06 snapdragon • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Motif: 2 rnds = 3 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. 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 STITCHES Joining chain (jch): Ch 1, remove hook from lp, insert hook in indicated st or ch sp on 2nd panel, place dropped lp back on hook, pull lp through same st or ch sp on 2nd panel. Joining double crochet…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 45 inches wide × 62 inches long MATERIALS • Plymouth Yam Encore medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 4 balls #1232 light greenhouse 3 balls #1233 greenhouse 2 balls #1231 pale greenhouse 1 ball each #1308 beach berry and #1033 medium lavender • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Locking stitch markers (6 or more) GAUGE In gauge swatch: 17 dc = 6 inches Exact gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Pattern begins with a multiple of 8 + 3 sts. A chain of 27 will work if you plan to swatch. Worked in 4 panels crocheted together. Do not remove markers until instructed. Work over loose ends where feasible as work progresses…

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…

I don’t think a week goes by that someone doesn’t say to me, “I love to crochet, but I can’t read the patterns.” I usually politely ask them, when they are playing on the internet, if they know what the abbreviations LOL (“laughing out loud”) and BRB (“be right back”) mean. They always do. Just like using abbreviations on the internet, abbreviations are used in patterns to make the written pattern shorter. And in truth, although we may not realize it, we want those abbreviations used. Be honest, would you want to open Crochet World magazine and discover there were only four patterns inside? By using abbreviations, patterns can be shortened enough that numerous fantastic designs can be included in every issue. Compare the two pattern rows below. WRAP Row…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5½ inches wide × 6 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: 20 yds pink, light green or aqua (MC) 12 yds purple, dark qreen or lilac (CC1) 10 yds white, yellow or cream (CC2) • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 6mm safety eyes: 2* for each toy • Stitch marker • Black thread • Polyester fiberfill *For use by children under 3 years of age, embroider eyes with black thread. GAUGE 11 sc = 2½ inches; 12 sc rows = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Head and Flippers are worked in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise stated. Place…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bunny: 12 inches tall Large Carrot: 10 inches tall, excluding Leaves Small Carrot: 5 inches tall, excluding Leaves MATERIALS • Bernat Super Value medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 440 yds/197g per ball): 1 ball each #300615 carrot, #300608 bright yellow and #353223 grass 6 yds #353010 oatmeal 1 yd each #307421 blackand #307438 baby pink • Bernat Premium Tweeds medium (worsted) weight acrylic/viscose yarn (7 oz/360 yds/198g per ball): 1 ball #979001 Aran tweed • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • 1¾-inch pompom maker or piece of heavy cardboard • Polyester fiberfill GAUGE 16 rnds = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES If using scrap yarn, substitute worsted weight yarn as follows: Bunny: 110 yds ecru…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENT 13¾ 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 *If gauge is greater than listed below, a 2nd ball may be required. • Size 8/1.5mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 2 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Closing chain-1 at end of a Special Stitch does not count as a chain-1 space or stitch unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning 2 double crochet cluster (beg 2-dc cl):…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18¼ inches wide × 11¾ inches long MATERIALS • Scheepjes Softfun light (DK) weight cotton/ acrylic yarn (1¾ %oz/ 153 yds/50g per ball): 3 balls #2632 tortilla 1 ball each #2617 jam and #2491 pecan • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Bobbins (optional) • Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sc = 4 inches; 17 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Pet Mat is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout from written instructions and Chart. Odd-numbered rows are read from right to left, even-numbered rows are read from left to right. Before stitching begins, if desired, wind yarn on small bobbins to make color changes easier to manage. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. When changing colors, carry color…

I like to read the credits of television shows and movies. I don’t know why, perhaps it harkens back to my days when I was a crew member on school shows and college TV programs; the visual enjoyment of the show isn't complete without seeing the names of the actors, directors, producers and everyone else down to the hair and makeup artists. What can I say?…I’m a detail-oriented woman. (This quirk is very helpful at trivia games!) So in keeping with this obsession, I read the names of who-does-what in Crochet World and Crochet! magazines and it never surprises me to see this pattern byline repeatedly: “Design by Michele Wilcox.” Michele and I have been friends for many years through our work. In getting to know her personally and professionally,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 21 inches square MATERIALS • Omega Eulali superfine (light fingering) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/394 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #73 navy, #1 white and #83 chartreuse • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn bobbins (optional) • Tapestry needle GAUGE In pattern st: 4 shells × 7 rows = 3 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. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. You may find it easier to work the colors using yarn bobbins of each color. Different assembly options are provided. More blocks are required for alternate assembly options. To figure amount of yarn…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 48 inches wide × 66 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 3 skeins #0320 cornmeal 2 skeins #0530 orchid • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight variegated acrylic yarn (5 oz/236yds/ 141 g per skein): 5 skeins #0310 Monet • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch holder • Tapestry needle GAUGE 9 dc = 3 inches; 5 rows = 3 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not turn work at end of foundation row or any round. Work with right side facing throughout. Sets of 3-double crochets are worked in natural space in between 3-double crochet groups…

Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Example of 2-sc dec 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. Example of 2-hdc dec 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 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.…

BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18 inches wide × 60 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Butterfly light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/546 yds/200g per cake): 2 cakes #1198-01 meadow • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 15 sts = 4 inches 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. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. WRAP Row 1 (RS): Ch 229, working in back bar of ch (see illustration), dc in 4th ch from hook (sk 3 chs counts as first dc), dc in each rem ch across, turn. (227 dc) Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7 inches wide × 23 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Dottie light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 656yds/200g per skein): 1 skein of #2008-12 prairie • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Safety pins (optional) GAUGE 10 pattern sts = 3½ inches; 10 rows = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES You may find the yarn under movement causes strain in your hands and wrist since it is a less natural movement. If so, be sure to take breaks when working the project. You can switch and simply work yarn over single crochet and half double crochet stitches, but you may require a bit more yarn and lose a bit of the unique texture.…

CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENT 15¾ inches in diameter MATERIALS • J. P. Coats Royale Opera size 20 crochet cotton (442 yds per ball): 1 ball #518 sage 250 yds #523 tea rose • DMC Cebelia size 20 crochet cotton (405 yds per ball): 275 yds #712 cream • Size 8/1.5mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size 8 inline steel crochet hook • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook • Stitch markers GAUGE Center Briar Rose = approximately 2 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTE Use size 8/1.5mm steel hook unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Padded ring: Wrap thread 8 to 10 times around blunt end of size G hook. Gently slide lps off and insert size 8 steel hook with your working thread in ring, pull lp through and…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 19 inches square MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Clean Cotton Worsted medium (worsted) weight recycled cotton/recycled polyester yarn (21/2 oz/ 131 yds/75g per skein): 2 skeins each #103 daisy (MC) and #116 bluebell (CC2) 1 skein #106 yarrow (CC1) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Bobbins (optional) • Tapestry needle GAUGE 14 sc = 4 inches; 17 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stich as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at beginning of each row does not count as a single crochet. Read chart (see page 40) right to left for RS rows and left to right for WS rows. When changing colors, bring up new color from under previous color and…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 15 inches wide × 16½ inches tall MATERIALS • Premier Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight recycled cotton/polyester yarn (solids: 2½ oz/131 yds/75g per skein; multis: 2 oz/96 yds/55g per skein): 4 skeins #38-02 cream (MC) 1 skein each #38-21 lime green (CC1), #38-28 guava (CC2), #44-23 violet splash (CC3), #44-63 turquoise splash (CC4) and #44-25 tangerine splash (CC5) • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Safety pins • 6½-inch square cardboard GAUGE Motif rnds 1-4 = 3 inches square PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at beginning of row does…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in []. Where only 1 number is given, it appliestoall sizes. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 42½ [45¼, 48, 50¾, 56¼, 59] inches Length: 31¼ [32½, 33¾, 35, 37¼, 38] inches MATERIALS • Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/ 180 yds/100g per skein): 3 [3,3,3,4,4] skeins #81 porcelain blue 2 [2,2,3,3,3] skeins #85 azalea 2 [2,2,2,3,3] skeins each #80 carnation and #01 snow white 1 [1, 2, 2, 3, 3] skein(s)#51 spa 1 [1, 2, 2, 2, 3] skein(s) #63 sunshine • Size 1/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 13 dc = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave…

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