Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2024 i Crochet World

Summer is a time of year when many stitchers lose their crochet mojo. Maybe it's not so much that they lose their mojo as much as it is that they just want to be outside enjoying the weather. We don't blame you there! The sunshine can be hard to resist. However, we hope that the designs in this issue are wonderful enough to tempt you to spend some time with your hooks and yarn this season. We have some unique afghans that you can work on in the air conditioning or on a cooler summer evening. There are also loads of smaller projects that you can work up quickly and put to use immediately. I know we say this a lot, but make a few as gifts as well. Try…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 15 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #319 cherry red, #316 soft white and #385 royal • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • 12-inch-diameter plastic foam wreath • 1½-inch-long 38mm T-pins • White star buttons in various sizes as desired • Tapestry needle • 6-lb gauge clear nylon line: 24-inch length GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet, chain-1 unless otherwise stated. WREATH RUFFLE Make 7 cherry red, 6 soft white & 9 royal. Row 1: Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (20…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size X-small/small; changes for medium/large, X-large and 2X-large/3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 42 [50, 54, 60] inches Length: 28 [28, 28, 30] inches MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per skein): 4 [5, 5, 6] skeins #811 rouge • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE In Pattern Stitch after blocking: 2 reps = 5 inches; rows 1–8 = 5 inches Pattern is worked sideways, so stitch gauge will affect length and row gauge will affect width. PATTERN NOTES Vest is worked from side to side from the center to one side. Stitches are then worked into foundation row from center to…

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 Chest: 40½ [45, 49½, 54¼, 58¾, 63¼] inches Length: 26 [26, 27¼, 27¾, 28¾, 28¾] inches MATERIALS • Premier Momenti medium (worsted) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (7 oz/437 yds/200g per cake): 2 [2, 3, 3, 4, 4] cakes #2016-02 hydrangea • Plymouth Adriafil Calzasocks super fine (fingering) weight wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/459 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #32 lavender • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In Pattern Stitch with each yarn: 14 sts = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Cardigan is worked from the bottom up flat, separated at underarm to work fronts…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 35 inches wide x 16 inches deep MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #0722 pretty n’ pink (light pink), #0718 shocking pink (medium pink), #0319 cherry red, #0311 white, #0672 spring green and #0368 Paddy green Small amount of #0312 black • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 10 dc = 4 inches; 6 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Turning chains at beginning of rows do not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated. First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. MAT WATERMELON WEDGE Make 3. Row 1:…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Pincushion: 5¾ inches long x 5¾ inches wide x 3½ inches tall Basket: 4 inches long x 4 inches wide x 5 inches tall Connection Piece: 2½ inches wide x 2 inches long MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport light (sport) weight superwash merino wool yarn (1¾ oz/136.5 yds/50g per hank): 2 hanks #875 feather grey 1 hank each #893 ruby, #819 chocolate, #815 black and #841 moss • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle • Muslin for lining: Pincushion (1 piece): 5¾ inches x 11½ inches Basket (3 pieces): 16½ inches x 4½ inches, 4½ inches x 4½ inches and 4 inches x 1½ inches • Stabilizer (2 pieces): 16 inches x ½…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 55 inches long x 45 inches wide MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yards/198g per skein): 3 skeins #0259 flamingo 2 skeins each #0505 Aruba sea and #0235 lemon 1 skein each #0311 white and #0234 saffron • 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 This throw is worked using the cornertocorner (C2C) technique. Squares are crocheted in diagonal rows, beginning with the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner. Before stitching begins, if desired, wind bobbins with each color so color changes can be worked more easily. Refer to the Color Chart…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Washcloth: 8¼ inches square Bath pouf: Approximately 4½ inches in diameter with 6½-inch hanging lp Shells: 2¾ inches wide x 3¼ inches long MATERIALS • Círculo Yarns Apolo Eco 4/4 light (DK) weight cotton/other fibers yarn (7 oz /342 yds/200g per ball): 1 ball each #20 natural (46 yds) and #5276 candy green (70 yds) • Círculo Yarns Jeans Lite fine (sport) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/288 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #8749 rust (160 yds) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Locking stitch marker GAUGE With Apolo Eco and larger hook: 4 dc = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small: 5 inches square Medium: 10½ inches square Large: 16 inches square MATERIALS • Omega Eulali super fine (fingering) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/394 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball each #68 royal blue, #32 coral and #83 chartreuse • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Amber Yellow Miyuki seed beads from Fire Mountain Gems: 1 pkg (optional) • Tapestry needle • Beading needle or thin needle GAUGE Small: 15 sc = 2½ inches; 18 rows = 2½ inches Medium: 13 dc = 2½ inches; 6 rows = 2 inches Large: 12 tr = 2½ inches; 3½ rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES These covers are decorative. To truly keep the bugs out, place a piece of plastic wrap…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18 inches wide x 9¾ deep MATERIALS • King Cole Subtle Drifter light (DK) weight cotton/wool/acrylic yarn (3½ oz/328 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #4395 mustard • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • American Woodcrafters Supply painted round wooden beads ⅜-inch diameter with 5/32-inch center hole: 24 #BD-306 white; 4 #BD-302 blue and 2 #BD-303 red • Tapestry needle GAUGE 13 (dc, ch 1) = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet, chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 space does not count as a stitch and is not worked into unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 60 inches wide across top x 30 inches deep at center MATERIALS • Berroco Vintage Sock super fine (fingering) weight acrylic/wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/437 yds/100g per hank): 2 hanks #12076 rhubarb • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Full Motif = 3 inches square PATTERN NOTES The top row is completed with triangle motifs to create a straight line. Instructions are given for joining the motifs as you work. A simple 2-row edging finishes the shawl. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet, chain-3 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless…

SUMMER Garden SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Coaster: 4¼ inches in diameter Mat: approximately 9 inches wide x 7 inches tall, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Nifty medium (worsted) cotton (3½ oz/185 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #11 lime, #22 yellow, #31 sea green, #53 papaya and #24 peach • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Ruler (for fringe) GAUGE Coaster: 4¼ inches in diameter Mat: 14 sc = 4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES To make 1 coaster, you will need approximately 4¼ yards each color 1 (C1) and color 2 (C2), 3⅔ yards color 3 (C3) and 2 yards color 4 (C4). Decide your color order of choice and work coaster in preferred color order.…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 13 inches square MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 2 balls #0469 storm blue 1 ball #0461 living coral • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 12- or 14-inch pillow form* • 1-inch buttons: 3 *Pillow cover will fit either size form; larger form will create a more plump pillow. GAUGE 11 hdc = 3 inches; 8 rows = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES If desired, refresh a pillow in your home by inserting in this cover. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7 inches wide x 15 inches long MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 1 ball each #622 pink med, #602 natural and #681 pistachio green lt • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Rnds 1–4= 1½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch unless otherwise instructed. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Treble crochet cluster (tr cl): *Yo twice, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE Fits 12-oz cans and most small to medium fountain-drink cups FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Cozy: 3½ inches tall Bottom diameter: 3¾ inches Top diameter: 4½ inches Hand Strap: 1¼ inches wide MATERIALS • Bernat Maker Home Dec bulky (chunky) weight cotton/nylon yarn (8¾ oz/317 yds/250g per ball): 1 ball #111020 Pacific varg • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers: 2 GAUGE 10 fpdc/bpdc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. COZY Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 40, working in back bar of ch (see illustration), join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 24 inches square x 4½ inches deep MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Home Cotton medium (worsted) cotton/polyester yarn (2.65 oz/131 yds/75g per skein): 8 skeins #38-11 cornflower 3 skeins #38-01 white • Premier Yarns Home Cotton medium (worsted) cotton/polyester yarn (1.94 oz/96 yds/55g per skein): 5 skeins #44-67 sky splash • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Safety pins • 24-inch square x 4½ inches deep pillow form GAUGE Granny square = 3½ inches square PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster (cl): 3 dc in same st or sp. Corner cluster (corner…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 44 inches wide x 60 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins each #3862 jade, #0656 real teal and #0313 Aran 1 skein #0505 Aruba sea • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE With size K hook in cable pattern: 9 sts = 2½ inches; 7 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Throw is worked in 5 separate panels, which are then joined together with surface slip stitches and finished with a border. Each panel begins with a cable that is worked from the bottom up. Mesh rows are then worked into the ends of the rows of the cable.…

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 Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 2¼ inches wide x 2¾ inches long with flap closed MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn: 20–30 yds color of choice • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • Stitch markers: 2 • 8–10mm button or bead • 20mm lobster-claw clasp with link attachment from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads GAUGE 22 sc = 4 inches; 22 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Body of case is worked in continuous rounds. Once the body of the case has been worked, fasten off and work flap in rows. When working in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of round. SPECIAL TECHNIQUE Seamless join: After completing last st…

How a garment is constructed is going to tell you a lot about where you need to adjust for the fit you want. As a rule, it is best to add changes along the sides of the body and the underside seam of the sleeves. All construction styles can be adjusted to fit, but you may find some to be easier than others, at least initially. You will usually need to read over the pattern you are interested in to determine what style of construction is used. The schematic can sometimes help you to figure this out too. As we discussed in Part 2, the schematic can also help you decide where and if you will be needing to adjust to meet your measurements. Look at the different styles of…

SUMMER Garden SKILL LEVEL Moderately Challenging SIZES Top: U.S. child size 2 [4, 6, 8, 10] Hat: Small [medium, large] Bag: One size Instructions given to fit Top and Hat size small; changes for other sizes are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Top Chest Circumference: 21¾ [22¾, 25¾, 27¾, 29¾] inches Top Length: 17½ [18, 21, 21½, 22] inches Hat: 14½ [16, 17½] inches in circumference (brim) x 8 [8½, 9] inches tall Bag: 8 inches tall x 10 inches wide, laid flat MATERIALS • Premier Cotton Sprout DK light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/230 yds/100g per skein): 1 [1, 2, 2, 2] skein(s) (for Top, C1), 1 skein (for Hat, C2) and 1 skein (for Bag, C1) #1149-13 mint 1 [2, 2, 2, 2] skein(s) (for Top, C2), 1…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 52 inches wide x 60 inches long MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Basix medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/359 yds/200g per skein): 2 skeins each #1115-60 maize, #1115-49 goldenrod, #1115-11 rose and #1115-63 salmon 1 skein each #1115-21 eggplant, #1115-20 purple, #1115-52 thistle, #1115-65 pale orchid and #1115-05 lemon • Size I/9/5.50mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 12 sts = 4 inches; 7 dc 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. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Row 1: With eggplant, ch 159, dc in 4th ch from hook…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Lemon: 6 inches tall x 4½ inches wide Strawberry: 6 inches tall x 5 inches wide, excluding feet MATERIALS • Premier Yarn Retro Velvet bulky (chunky) weight polyester yarn (9¾ oz/306 yds/280g per skein): 1 skein each #1088-15 yellow, #1088-08 ruby, #1088-12 emerald and #1088-13 white • Small amount of worsted-weight pink yarn (for mouth details) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • 10mm safety eyes: 4 • Small amount of polyester fiberfill • Silicone beads and small amount of fabric to contain beads (optional) GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise started. Mark beginning of rounds. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCHES Hidden increase…

SKILL LEVEL Moderately Challenging FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 41 inches wide x 51 inches long MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 4 balls #0451 green gremlin 2 balls each #0450 green and #6004 shamrock heather 1 ball each #1382 bright yellow, #1386 Christmas red, #1385 bright fuchsia, #1383 bright orange and #1384 bright purple • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Locking stitch markers: 15 GAUGE 12 dc = 4 inches; 6 dc rows = 4¼ inches 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. Chain-1 at beginning of row counts as first single crochet unless…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 42½ inches wide x 17¼ inches tall MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton thread (122 yds per ball): 4 balls each #669 poppy red and #652 royal blue 2 balls #601 snow white • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE 4 rows = 1 inch blocked; 7 sps/blocks = 2 inches blocked Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Since the beginning chain is long, place a stitch marker every 50 stitches or so to make it easier to keep count. Chain a few extra chains in the beginning chain to ensure there are plenty of chains for the beginning row. Undo any unneeded chains…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman's size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 28¾ inches (X-small) [32½ inches (small), 36¼ inches (medium), 40 inches (large), 43¾ inches (X-large), 48¾ inches (2X-large), 53¾ inches (3X-large), 57½ inches (4X-large), 61¼ inches (5X-large)] MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Multis light (DK) weight cotton/viscose yarn (3½ oz/273 yds/100g per skein): 4 [5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9] skeins #407 gentle sea • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE In skirt sts: 16 sts = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches Take time to…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3 inches in diameter x 4½ inches tall, not counting Tail Fin. Note: Cozy fits most standard-size cups/cans. Tail Fin adjusts to fit the arms of most beach/lawn chairs. MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #0505 Aruba sea and #0311 white • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • ⅞-inch button: 1 • Sewing needle and thread for buttons (see Pattern Notes) GAUGE 12 hdc = 4 inches; 11 rounds = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Entire pattern is made using 2 strands of yarn held together as 1. Chain-1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated. Join rounds with…

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. AMERICAN WOODCRAFTERS SUPPLY www.americanwoodcrafterssupply.com ANIMAL AMIGURUMI ADVENTURES VOL. 2 www.bluestarpress.com www.amenagerieofstitches.com ANNIE'S AnniesYarnShop.com BERROCO INC. www.berroco.com BRADFORD EXCHANGE www.bradfordexchange.com BRYLANE HOME www.brylanehome.com BERNAT Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com CASCADE YARNS www.cascadeyarns.com CÍRCULO YARNS (USA) www.circuloyarns.com CROCHET GUILD OF AMERICA www.crochet.org FIRE MOUNTAIN GEMS & BEADS www.firemountaingems.com HANDY HANDS (LIZBETH) www.hhtatting.com JTV…

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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 hook.…