Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2023 i Crochet World

Time for family, food and gift-giving—all my favorite things! I knit and crochet like a mad woman when this time hits. Partly to get last-minute gifts ready and partly to save my sanity from the craziness that just seems to go along with this time of year. Yarn crafts can be so relaxing and therapeutic! In this issue, we run the spectrum on great projects, from amazingly unique doilies to quick last-minute gifts to garments and accessories as well as lovely ornaments to decorate your tree. The ornaments are great because they can double as decorations on presents. Attach them with your tags and the recipients get a bonus gift that they can enjoy every year! If you are new to garment-making or consider yourself a seasoned garment maker yet…

Scraps DELIGHT SKILL LEVEL Confident beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Place Mat: 13 inches tall x 19 inches wide, including Fringe Napkin Ring: 1¾ inches tall x 1½ inches wide Coaster: 4 inches tall x 7 inches wide, including Fringe MATERIALS • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2V2 oz/120 yds/70g per ball): 2 balls #00001 white (A) 1 ball each #00095 red (B) and #00062 emerald (C) ½ ball #00073 sunshine (D) • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In filet mesh pattern: 10 sps = 4 inches; 10 rows = 4 inches, before weaving PATTERN NOTES Yarn amounts listed will make 1 each Place Mat, Coaster and Napkin Ring. Change color (seeStitch Guide) in last stitch made. PLACE MAT Row 1: With A, ch…

The Ophire Co. Hooks Ergonomic hooks don't just look good—they also make it easier to crochet for a longer time! This is because the shape of the hook fits comfortably in your hand and reduces the strain in your hand and wrist while you're crocheting. Ophire Co. hand-carves each hook from resin in several color options. The hooks are in-line, and the tips are pointed and go through stitches so easily. They're great for projects that call for tight stitches, and they make it easier to work with yarn that has a tendency to split. They are shipped in hard white plastic tubes and wrapped in foam to keep them safe during shipping. You can grab some from the website: www.ophireco.com. Make sure you check out Ophire Co. on social…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Kitchen Towel: 16 inches wide x 18 inches long Hot Pad: 8 inches square MATERIALS • Premier Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/poiyester yarn (2½ oz/131 yds/75g per ball): 4 balls #38-01 white 3 balls #38-07 cranberry 1 ball #38-14 Christmas green • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 1-inch button for each towel GAUGE 13 sts = 4 inches; 13 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Materials listed will make 1 set each white with green trim and cranberry with white trim. Instructions for cranberry version are in parenthesis. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at beginning of row…

QUICK & EASY Gifts SCAN CODE to watch a tutorial on how to stitch this textured scarf. SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5¼ inches wide x 48 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3 oz/153 yds/85g per skein): 3 skeins #ED100-44 Christmas green* • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle *Purchase the yarn kit at AnniesCraftStore.com. GAUGE 13 sts = 4 inches; 10 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends with tapestry needle as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Puff stitch (puff st): Yo, insert hook in indicated st (see illustration A),…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENT 15 inches square, point to point MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton thread (122 yds per ball): 3 balls #602 natural 1 ball each #638 Christmas green and #670 Victorian red • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Center Motif: Rnds 1–4 = 2¼ inches in diameter Take time to check gauge. 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. Round 8 of center motif, round 6 of corner motif and round 7 of side motif are each worked behind scallops and into round made before chain-5 spaces (round 4, round 2…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 11¾ inches long x 71/2 inches tall MATERIALS • Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat lace (lace) weight mercerized cotton yarn (7/8 oz/153 yds/25g per ball): 1 ball each #505 linen, #722 red and #212 sage green • Size 9/4/1.25mm steel hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 6 inches long x 11/2 inches tall 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 Triple treble crochet (trtr): Yo 4 times, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps]…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Star: 3½ inches wide × 3¼ inches tall Heart: 3¼ inches wide × 3½ inches tall Tree: 3½ inches wide × 4 inches tall Candy Cane: 3¼ inches wide × 4½ inches tall MATERIALS • Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/186 yds/ 100g per skein): 1 skein each #098C ecru and #100 white • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle and white thread • Polyester batting: 12 inches × 18 inches • Fine-tip permanent marking pen • Clear hex beads* *Sample uses #A2742SB Miyuki transparent glass silver-lined crystal clear (HEX-660) #11 hex beads, 7.5-gram pkg available on www.firemountaingems.com. GAUGE 10 sc = 2 inches; 10 rows = 2 inches Take…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3 inches wide × 4 inches tall MATERIALS • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½ oz/120 yds/71g per ball): 1 ball each #002 black, #001 white and #1530 country red • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE 4 rows = 1 inch; 12 sts = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Less than 1 ounce of each color is needed to create 1 ornament. Work in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated. Place marker in first stitch of round and move up as work progresses to keep track of beginning of round. To change color in indicated stitch, work last yarn over with new color (see illustration). Drop color not in use…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4½ inches wide × 48 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 1 skein each #0389 hunter green, #0661 frosty green and #0319 cherry red • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Each bough pouf = 4¼ inches in diameter; each berry pouf = approximately 3½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. To change color in slip stitch join, work yarn over with new color. Drop color not in use to back of work and fasten off. GARLAND…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7 inches long × 7 inches in circumference MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Heritage super fine (sock) weight wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/ 437 yds/100g per hank): 1 hank #5610 camel • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Crochet hook 1 to 2 sizes larger than gauge hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers (optional) GAUGE 20 hdc = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches after blocking PATTERN NOTES Work the base chain using hook 1 or 2 sizes larger than the hook used to obtain gauge. First row should be worked into the back bar (see illustration) of the base chain. Chain-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch. Mitts can be made wider or narrower…

SKILL LEVEL Moderately challenging FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium and large are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Hat Circumference: 19 [21, 23] inches Hat Length: 9½ [10½, 11] inches Mitten Circumference: 7 [7½, 8] inches Mitten Length: 10 [11, 12] inches MATERIALS • Lion Brand LB Collection Chainette medium (worsted) weight alpaca/ wool/polyamide yarn (1¾ oz/115 yds/50g per ball): 3 [4, 5] balls #149B silver • Sizes I/9/5.5mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Locking stitch markers: 2 • Tapestry needle GAUGE With smaller hook: 8 sc = 2 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches in sc in back lp With larger hook: 7 dc = 2 inches; 4 dc rows = 2…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 43¾ [45¾, 49, 53½, 57¾, 63¼, 65½] inches Length: 22¾ [23¼, 24½, 24¾, 25¼, 25¾, 26¼] inches Note: Cardi is designed to have 10 inches of positive ease at full hip. MATERIALS • Berroco Vintage DK light (DK) weight acrylic/wool/ nylon yarn (3½ oz/290 yds/ 100g per hank): 2 [3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3] hanks #2105 oats 2 [2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3] hanks #2103 mocha 1 [1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] hank(s) #2192 chana dal 1 hank #2101 mochi • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 11 dc = 3 inches; 7…

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…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12½ inches wide x 4 inches long, unbuttoned MATERIALS • Premier Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/polyester yarn (multis: 2 oz/96 yds/55g per ball): 1 ball #44-20 grey splash • Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle and thread to match • ⅞-inch button: 2 GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch; 5 rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Adjust width to fit as needed by working more or fewer repeats of rows 7-10. Weave in loose ends as progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. COZY Row 1: Ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (16sc) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 50 inches wide x 60 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Serenity Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/ 109 yds/100g per ball): 11 balls #700-45 sand 5 balls #700-37 raven 2 balls #700-57 admiral blue 1 ball each #700-61 copper, #700-34 red ochre and #700-35 after dark • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 9 dc = 4 inches; 5 dc rows = 4 inches 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. Refer to Color Sequence for order of colors. Always join next indicated color in first stitch of indicated row.…

QUICK & EASY gifts SCAN THIS CODE to watch a tutorial on how to stitch this super scarf left-handed. SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 13½ inches wide x 88 inches long, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/143 yds/100g per skein): 9 skeins #1232 light greenhouse • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • 12-inch piece of cardboard (for fringe) GAUGE In arrow st pattern with K hook: 12 sts/3 arrows = 4 inches; 2 arrow rows = 1 inch Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. This scarf can be made longer or shorter by adding or subtracting multiples of 12…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 40 inches wide x 50 inches long, excluding 3¼-inch fringe MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 1 skein each #390 hot red, #406 medium thyme, #376 burgundy, #661 frosty green and #316 soft white • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In pattern: 4 sc and 3 ch-1 sps = 2 inches; first 7 rows = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Throw is worked lengthwise. Always start a new color on right side of throw. With colors, work right-side row and wrong-side row. With soft white, work only 1 right-side row. Leave 6-inch length at beginning and end of rows to…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 52 inches wide x 60 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Serenity Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/109 yds/ 100g per skein): 7 skeins #700-66 really red 2 skeins #700-37 raven 1 skein #700-60 goldenrod • Size K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Bobbins (optional) GAUGE 7 dc = 3 inches; 5 rows = 3 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Create separate balls or bobbins of yarn for small sections of color—1 ball of goldenrod of 14 yards and 1 ball of raven of 22 yards. When changing colors, work double crochet of previous color but pick up new color for last yarn over and draw through last 2 loops of previous color…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENT 53/4 inches from point to opposite point MATERIALS • Omega size 10 crochet cotton (173 yds per ball): 1 ball each #146 off white, #107 rose and #102 wine • Size 4/2mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Narrow tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 1 inch in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 before each beginning double crochet should be worked loosely. This chain does not count as a stitch. When instructed to work in V-stitch, work in chain-3 space of stitch. SPECIAL STITCHES V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 3, dc) in indicated st. Puff stitch (puff st): Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Tree: 61/4 inches wide across last row x 63/4 inches long Tie: 8 inches long MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton thread (122 yds per ball): 1 ball #638 Christmas green Small amount each #611 gold and #697 fudge dk • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rows 1–4 = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-1 before each beginning double crochet should be worked loosely. This chain does not count as a stitch. When instructed to work in shell, work in chain-2 space of shell. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp. Double crochet…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 4 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (31/2 oz/185 yds/100g per skein): 74 yds/40g each #123AS cedarwood and #099T ivory Small amounts #126AL mahogany, #400G red heather, #133A pumpkin and #405K turquoise heather • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Polyester fiberfill • Stitch marker • Straight pins (optional) GAUGE 6 sc = 1 inch; 5 rnds = 1 inch Gauge is not crucial for this project. PATTERN NOTES Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated. Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker and move marker up as work progresses. Fasten off all parts leaving a long tail for…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3 inches wide × 4 inches tall MATERIALS • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½ oz/120 yds/71g per ball): 1 ball each #002 black and #001 white Small amounts #1628 hot orange and #084 sage green • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE First 2 rnds = 1½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Less than 1 ounce of each color is needed to create 1 ornament. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of half double crochet round does not count as a stitch. To change color in slip stitch join, work yarn over with new color. Drop color not in use to back of work until…

It's hard to say when the first “comfort” hooks appeared, but it's obvious that the popularity of wood ergonomic hooks has soared in the last decade. Why wood? Wood hooks provide additional grip for slippery yarns and have a nice, warm feel. Another attraction to wood is its unique appearance, especially in handmade hooks. Different trees offer varying colors, grains and natural patterns. All these properties as well as durability and comfort are found in the beautiful hooks of knitbrooks. Founded by Kelly Brooks, knitbrooks (www.knitbrooks.ca) began as an Etsy shop selling handmade knitwear. The purpose of the sales was twofold: to make space for new creations and fund Kelly's love of yarn. Over the last 10 years, knitbrooks has evolved from sales of ready-to-wear items to crochet and knit…

COZY Winter FASHION SKILL LEVEL 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 Bust: 37 [41½, 44½, 49, 53, 57½] inches Length of Back: 25 [26, 26, 27, 27, 28] inches MATERIALS • Lion Brand Vanna's Choice medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/170 yds/ 100g per skein): 7 [8, 9, 9, 10, 11] skeins #860-105H silver blue • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE In Main Pattern Stitch: 12 sts = 4 inches; 11 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Front, Back and Sleeves are worked side to side. Cuffs and hem of Body are worked at same…

COZY Winter FASHION SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Shawl: 15 inches wide × 64 inches long Hood: 19 inches wide × 14 inches long, measured flat Pocket: 7 inches wide × 8 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Puzzle bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/328 yds/200g per ball): 4 balls #1050-28 jacks • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 14 sts = 4 inches; 15 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTE Weave in loose ends as work progresses. SHAWL Ch 56. Row 1: Sc in 4th ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch] across, turn. (47 sc, 46 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp) Row 2: Ch 2, sc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc) in each…

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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…

JUST FOR Fun! SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Hexagon: 3¾ inches from side to side Topper: 3¼ inches tip to tip Round ornament: 1½ inches in diameter, excluding hanging Ip Oval ornament: ¼ inches wide x 1¾ inches tall, excluding hanging Ip MATERIALS • Sirdar Happy Cotton light (DK) weight cotton yarn (¾ oz/47 yds/20g per skein): 1 skein each #770 lemonade (A), #767 splash (B), #799 bubblegum (C), #782 laundry (D), #769 unicorn (E) and #757 moonbeam (F) • Aunt Lydia's Metallic size 10 cotton/metallic crochet thread (100 vds per ball): 1 ball #04105 silver/silver (G) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE With G hook in hexagon pattern: 7 tr = 1¼ inches; rnds 1 and 2 = 2 inches in…

CROCHET Tutorial 101 SCAN THIS CODE to watch a video tutorial for taking measurements and choosing a size. PART 1:GETTING THE RIGHT MEASUREMENTS Human beings come in a wonderful variety of shapes and sizes. Only about 50 percent of the population fits the standard sizing in the garment industry. The rest of us fall either smaller or larger in one or more of the dimensions. For you to make a garment that specifically fits you, you need to know what your actual body measurements are. ACTUAL BODY MEASUREMENTS AS OPPOSED TO ACTUAL GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Often when you look at a garment pattern you will see both body measurements and garment measurements. The garment measurements are sometimes listed as “finished” measurements. Those measurements are very helpful for figuring out how the…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 46 inches wide x 57 inches long MATERIALS • Bernat Fabwoolous medium (worsted) weight acrylic/superwash wool yarn (6 oz/306 yds/170g per ball): 5 balls #525001 cream 3 balls #525018 pine • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 hdc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as progresses. When instructed to work in V-stitch, work in chain-1 space of stitch. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Stitch pattern is stretchy and blocking method may slightly affect finished measurements. SPECIAL STITCHES V-stitch (V-st): (Hdc, ch 1, hdc) in indicated st or sp. Shell: (Hdc, dc, ch 1, dc, hdc) in indicated st or sp. AFGHAN Row 1 (RS):…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 3 inches across from side edge to opposite side edge MATERIALS • Omega OmegaCrys super fine (fingering) weight acrylic/polyester yarn (1½ oz/282 yds/40g per skein): 10 yds #204 ecru (A) 7 yds #255 coral (B) 12 yds #208 coffee (C) • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Standard flat marble GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 1½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Yarn amounts given will make 1 fidget toy. Instructions given are for tricolored option. Create bicolored fidget toy by using A for rounds 1–3 and C for round 4. Weave in 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…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENT 9 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat lace (lace) weight mercerized cotton yarn (7/8 oz/153 yds/25g per ball): 1 ball each #505 linen, #722 red and #212 sage green • Size 9/4/1.25mm steel hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 21/2 inches in diameter 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 Triple treble crochet (trtr): Yo 4 times, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] 5 times (see illustration). Back post slip stitch (bp…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 3 inches long MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (350 yds per ball): 1 ball #484 myrtle green • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Red assorted plastic Christmas bead kit #XM93539R from Factory Direct Craft: 8 round, 1 star and 1 decorative • 5mm pearl bead • 24 inches clear monofilament • Hot-glue gun GAUGE 9 sc = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Branches are crocheted largest to smallest and placed on monofilament 6th Branch down to first Branch. TREE FIRST BRANCH Rnd 1: Ch 5, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3½ inches tall excluding hair tuft and hanging loop × 3½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein): 1 skein each #341 light grey, #311 white, #512 turqua, #321 gold and #312 black • Sizes D/3/3.25mm and F/5/3.75mm crochet hooks • Tapestry needle • Polyester fiberfill • Stitch markers GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES To make sewing easier, divide a 1-yard length of desired color yarn into 4 plies and use 2 plies to sew beak, wings, chest and scarf onto ornament. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not join rounds unless otherwise noted. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Place stitch…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT Approximately 3 inches tall MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK light (DK) weight microfiber acrylic/nylon yarn (1¾ oz/174 yds/50g per skein): 1 skein #119 bright pink, #158 new mint, #162 sprout or #166 wood rose Note: You can use different colors for the Pear and Leaves if desired. • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Fiberfill • Tapestry needle • ⅛-inch-wide brown ribbon (2-inch length) • Embroidery floss in same color as ribbon • Embroidery needle • Stitch marker GAUGE 16 sts = 2 inches; 14 rnds = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Pear is worked in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join or turn unless indicated. Mark the first stitch of each…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 40½ [44, 47½, 51, 54½] inches Note: Garment is designed to have several inches of positive ease. MATERIALS • Cascade 220 Superwash Sport fine (sport) weight merino wool yarn (1¾ oz/ 137 yds/50g per skein): 11 [12, 13, 15, 16] skeins #854 navy 2 [2, 2, 3, 3] skeins #859 Lake Chelan heather 7 [7, 8, 8, 9] skeins #238 angel blue (4 skeins to make Cowl) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook (for rib borders only) • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE In Body Pattern: 2 [ch 1, puff V-st, ch 1, 4 fpdc] groups…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Before edgings and assembly: 45 inches wide × 54 inches long MATERIALS • Plymouth Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/ 200 yds/100g per skein): 8 skeins #0848 navy blue 2 skeins #4045 serenity blue • Plymouth Encore Colorspun medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per skein): 2 skeins #7657 blue ombré • Size M/N/13/9mm Tunisian crochet hook (see Pattern Notes) or size needed to obtain gauge • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook (not Tunisian) or 3.5mm smaller than Tunisian hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE With Tunisian hook, in pattern: 12 sts = 4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Due to the number of stitches, a Tunisian crochet hook with a flexible cable is recommended. Each Tunisian crochet row consists…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit 32–34-inch bust (small); changes for 36–38-inch bust (medium), 40–42-inch bust (large) and 44–46-inch bust (X-large) are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 38 inches (small) [42 inches (medium), 46 inches (large), 50 inches (X-large)] MATERIALS • Omega Sophie medium (worsted) weight wool/ acrylic yarn (3½ oz/208 yds/ 100g per skein): 8 [9, 10, 10] skeins #5004 wood brick • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE With size I hook: 6 hdc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with…

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