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Do you struggle to find time to crochet, or are you looking for small projects that you can squeeze between larger projects? Or maybe you just prefer smaller projects in general. Whatever the case, you're not going to want to miss the projects in this issue! This is filled with projects that are not just quick to make, but they're fun to make too! They're pieces everyone will love, like scarves and hats, home decor items, stuffies and amigurumi projects, bags and other fun, giftable designs that are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. And the best part is that they're all separated into five easy-to-navigate chapters, making it so simple to find the perfect pattern! Easy Wearables features accessories for all ages, and Home Accents is the…

EASY Wearables SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7 inches wide x 35 inches around MATERIALS • Lion Brand Yarns Shawl in a Ball medium (worsted) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (5¼ oz/481 yds/150g per ball): 1 ball #203 mindful mauve • Size l/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 8 blocks = 7 inches PATTERN NOTES Cowl is worked in typical Corner-to-Corner fashion. Join with slip stitch unless otherwise stated. COWL INCREASING Row 1 (RS): Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk chs count as ch sp here and throughout) and in next 2 chs, turn. (1 3-dc block) Row 2: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 chs, (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp…

EASY Wearables SKILL LEVEL Big Top Hat: Beginner Boy's Hat: Easy Girl's Hat: Intermediate FINISHED SIZE Instructions given fit 15-inch head; changes for 17-inch and 19-inch head are in []. MATERIALS • Light (DK) or fine (sport) weight acrylic yarn: Approximately 50 yds each yellow, lime green, royal blue and orange (for Big Top Hat) Approximately 20 yds aqua blue (for Big Top Hat) Approximately 136 yds royal blue (for Boy's Hat) Approximately 50 yds each lime green, orange and aqua blue (for Boy's Hat) Approximately 136 yds each purple and lime green (for Girl's Hat) Approximately 50 yds each orange, aqua blue and fuchsia (for Girl's Hat) Size G/6/4mm hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge 2½-inch piece of cardboard Tapestry needle GAUGE Big…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit infant's size 6-12 months; changes for size 18-24 months are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Booties: 4 [4¾] inches long Fingerless Mitts: 3½ [4½] inches long MATERIALS • Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/203 yds/113g per skein): 1 skein each #23 mist, #02 cream, #16 kiwi, #35 cappuccino, #26 grenadine, #18 cornflower and #07 really red • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE 14 sc = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES One skein of each color in the desired Colorways is needed for one set of Mitts and Booties. Sole and Instep are worked in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE Instructions given fit small- to medium-sized dog. MATERIALS •Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: 7 oz/350 yds/198g green • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 3½ yds ⅝-inch multicolor ribbon GAUGE 14 sc = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of rows counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of rows counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. HAT Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 4, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 11 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc) Rnd 2: Ch 3,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches x 55 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/99g per skein): 10 skeins #111 eggshell 4 skeins #336 warm brown 2 skeins each #633 dark sage, #631 light sage, #755 pale rose and #759 cameo rose • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Half Square = 5 inches across straight edge; 3 dc, ch 1,3 dc = 2 inches Exact gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1. THROW HALF SQUARE Make 99 eggshell, 27 warm brown, 18 each…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 12½ inches x 16 inches MATERIALS • Light (DK) weight cotton yarn: Approximately 300 yds each red and white • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sts = 4 inches; 20 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Make sure to match gauge and make place mat according to directions in order to have enough yarn to make 2 place mats. Carry yarn not in use loosely along side edge of place mat. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Long double crochet (lng dc): Yo, insert hook in next st 2 rows below, yo, draw up a lp to height of working row, [yo, draw through…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 14 inches tall MATERIALS • Red Heart Amore medium (worsted) weight polyester yarn (3½ oz/198 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #876-6316 chamomile, #876-6259 chai and #876-6341 earl gray • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Small amount black #3 pearl cotton • 6mm animal eyes: 2 • Polyester fiberfill • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rnds = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not join rounds unless otherwise indicated. Join yarn with a slip stitch unless otherwise indicated. BEAR HEAD & BODY Rnd 1 (RS): With chamomile, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 9 inches tall MATERIALS • Plymouth Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): •1½ oz/86 yds/43g #0456 harvest •½ oz/29 yds/14g #1446 meadow heather •2 yds each #1382 bright yellow, #0217 black and #0218 champagne •Small amounts #0137 California pink and #3335 Rio lime •Black embroidery floss •Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Tapestry needle •Sewing needle •Stitch markers •Fiberfill •9mm brown buttons: 2 •½-inch white button: 1 •Matching sewing thread GAUGE 5 sc = 1 inch; 5 sc rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet…

QUICK Gifts SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5 inches x 12 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364yds/198g per skein): ½ oz/26 yds/14g each #341 light gray, #334 buff, #372 rose pink and #312 black •Red Heart Kids medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/290 yds/141g per skein): ½ oz/29 yds/14g #2230 yellow •Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 hdc = 2 inches; 5 hdc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Weave in ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo and…

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…

EASY Wearables SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 9½ inches wide x 47 inches long MATERIALS • Lion Brand Yarn WoolEase Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic/wool yarn (5 oz/153 yds/140g per ball): 2 balls #099 fisherman • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 10 sc = 4 inches; 10 rows in sc in back lps = 4 inches Gauge is not critical for this pattern. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first double treble crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: 5 dc in indicated st or sp. Open shell: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in indicated st or…

Easy Wearables SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZES Instructions given for woman's shoe size 5-7 and 8/9, and man's shoe size 10/11. MATERIALS •Plymouth Yarns Galway Worsted* medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (3½ oz/210 yds/100g per ball): 2 [2, 3] balls #711 pale brown heather 1 [1, 2] ball(s) #752 pebble beach heather •Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Tapestry needle •Nonstick rubber matting if desired to be sewn on after washing *Note: For felting to workyou must use a wool yam. GAUGE Before felting: 13 dc = 4 inches; 7 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES The instructions are set out individually for each of the 3 sizes for the sole and upper which are worked separately, and then the leg of the boot is…

EASY Wearables SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7½ inches high x 50 inches in circumference MATERIALS • Noro Kureyon medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (1¾ oz/110 yds/50g per skein): 3 skeins #277 fuschia/teal/red/purple • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In st pattern: 11 sc from inc point to inc point = 2½ inches; 5 rows = 1 inch Gauge is not critical, but know that if your gauge differs, yarn requirements may change. COWL Row 1: Ch 22, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next 3 chs, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs*, 3 sc in next ch, rep between * once, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (21 sc) Row…

SKILL LEVEL Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENT 36 inches long MATERIALS • Pepperell Braiding Co. Amy Cord macramé 2mm braided nylon (25 yds per hank): 1 hank each 3 desired colors (model used royal, sky and sunshine) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 3/4-inch dog-leash spring snap GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTE Weave in loose ends as work progresses. LEASH Make 1 each color. Row 1: Leaving long tail at beg, make ch approximately 55 inches long. Fasten off, leaving rem length as long tail. Tie the 3 beg tails tog in loose knot. Braid ch strands tog until Leash is 46 inches long or 10 inches longer than desired length (add more ch sts or take away…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 20½ inches square MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 4 oz each #0013 nutmeg and #9730 autumn red (each Mat) 2 oz each #2710 gray heather (mice) and/or #0001 vanilla (bones) 1 oz #2680 black (each Mat) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Washable glue (optional) GAUGE 9 hdc = 2 inches; 5 hdc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH 2-half double crochet cluster (2-hdc cl): [Yo, insert hook in dc, yo, draw up lp] twice in…

Pampered PETS SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Dog Bed: 40 x 54 inches before assembly Pillow: 70 x 10 inches before assembly MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 5 skeins #336 warm brown • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: 15 oz/750 yds/425g browns variegated • Size l/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 50 oz polyester fiberfill GAUGE 10 sts = 3½ inches PATTERN NOTE Weave in ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCH 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. BED BED BASE Row 1 (RS): With warm brown, ch 123, sc…

HOME Accents SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS White Hot Pad: 7¼ x 7½ inches Green Hot Pad: 6¼ x 7½ inches MATERIALS • Peaches & Creme bulky (chunky) weight cotton yarn (4oz/100 yds/113g per ball): 1 ball #156 rainbow • Size P/16/11mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • T-shirts: 2 white small size 1 green X-large • Chalk pencil • Tapestry needle GAUGE White Hot Pad: 5 sc = 3 inches; 2 sc rows = 1½ inches Green Hot Pad: 4 sc = 2½ inches; 4 sc rows = 2½ inches Hot Pads may vary in size as thickness of T-shirt will affect gauge. PATTERN NOTES If using rotary cutter, place folded T-shirt on cutting board and use rotary cutter to cut into 1-inch strips, removing bottom…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 16 inches wide x 12 inches deep MATERIALS Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (31/2 oz/180 yds/100g per skein): 2 skeins #302 white glow (A) 1 skein each #324 black (B) and #312 race car red (C) Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 12-inch x 16-inch pillow form (optional) To sew your own pillow form (optional): •Sewing machine •Sewing needle •2 pieces of fabric: 121/2 x 161/2 inches •Matching sewing thread •Polyester fiberfill GAUGE In pattern: 12 sts x 12 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES The pillow cover is crocheted as a large rectangle and finished by overlapping both ends and whipstitching top and bottom edges to create…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Apple: 4¾ inches across, excluding leaves and stem Basket: 2½ inches deep x 5¾ inches across bottom MATERIALS • Bernat Handicrafter Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (1¾ oz/80 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball #01530 country red • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yam (2½ oz/120 yds/71 g per ball): 1 ball #01222 country green • King Cole Big Value Recycled Cotton Aran medium (worsted) weight cotton blend yarn (3½ oz/175 yds/100gper ball): 1 ball #1157 pebble • Premier Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/polyester yarn (2 oz/105 yds/60g per ball): 1 ball #44-21 Sahara splash • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6 inches wide x 21½ inches long MATERIALS • Patons Grace light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (1¾ oz/136 yds/50g per skein): 1 skein each #62622 sunkissed, #62416 blush and #62022 mocha • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size 6/1,80mm steel crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Fiberfill • 12mm transparent pink acrylic beads: 30 • ⅜-inch round black buttons: 2 • 4¼-inch cardboard circle • Powder blush • Cotton swab GAUGE With size F hook: 5 sc = 1 inch; 6 rnds = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. ORGANIZER HEAD SIDE Make 2. Row 1 (RS): Beg at bottom of Head, with size…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6½ inches tall MATERIALS •Coats Crème de la Crème medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (21/2 oz/125 yds/70g per skein): 1 skein #117 soft ecru 25 yds #12 black •Medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn: 1 yd each pink and blue •Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Tapestry needle •Stitch marker •Fiberfill •2-3 jingle bells GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to mark rounds. SPECIAL STITCHES Treble crochet, single crochet decrease (tr, sc dec): Yo hook twice, insert hook in st, yo, draw lp through, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, insert hook in next st, yo, draw up lp, yo, draw…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE Fits 9 x 13-inch baking dish MATERIALS • Lily Sugar'n Cream Super Size medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3 oz/150 yds/85g per ball): 4 balls #19739 over the rainbow • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½ oz/120 yds/70g per ball): 6 balls #01740 hot pink • Size 1/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Safety pins • 1-inch orange buttons: 7 GAUGE With 2 strands held tog: 6 hdc = 2 inches; 4 hdc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Use 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. When adding single crochet evenly spaced along…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Before felting: 4 inches long x 3 inches wide x 3½ inches tall After felting: 3½ inches long x 3 inches wide x 2½ inches tall MATERIALS • Patons Classic Wool* medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (3V2 oz/223 yds/100g per ball): 1 oz #77115 new denim 25 yds #00226 black • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • Black and white sewing threads • Big-clasp key-ring assembly • 7-inch white sport zipper • 3-inch square white felt • ½-inch black buttons: 2 *Note: Be sure to use a 100% wool yarn if substituting or you will not be able to felt the coin purse. GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rnds = 1 inch PATTERN…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Purse: 11 inches wide x 14 inches long, excluding Strap Cellphone Cozy: 6½ inches wide x 4 inches long MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: Approx 435 yds blue Approx 48 yds dark gray • 1¼-inch button: 1 • ¾-inch button: 1 • D ring: 2 • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Split ring stitch markers: 2 GAUGE 14 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches in pattern Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Purse and Cellphone Cozy are worked from bottom in continuous rounds. Mark beginning of rounds with stitch marker. Flaps for Purse and Cellphone Cozy are worked in rows. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. PURSE Rnd 1…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 22 inches in circumference x 8½ inches in height MATERIALS •Bernat Softee Chunky super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/108 yds/IOOg per ball): 1 ball #828532 wine • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE 6 sc = 2¼ inches; 6 sc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise stated. Place marker on first stitch and move up as each round is completed. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 and 2 double crochet at beginning of round count as first small…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZES Scarves: One size fits all Hats: Instructions given fit man's size small/medium; changes for large/X-large are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Woven Scarf: 6½ inches wide x 62 inches long Woven Hat circumference: 18½ [20½] inches Rib Scarf: 7 inches wide x 62 inches long Rib Hat circumference: 15 [18½] inches MATERIALS • Lion Brand Yarn Scarfie bulky (chunky) weight acrylic/wool yarn (5¼ oz/312 yds/150g per ball): Woven: 2 balls #208 oxford-claret Rib: 2 balls #200 taupe-charcoal • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 2-inch cardboard circles: 2 GAUGE In Woven pattern: 14 sts = 4 inches In Rib pattern: 14 sts = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit baby size 0-3 months; sizes 6-9 months, 9-12 months and 18-24 months are in []. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 18 [20, 21, 23½] inches Length: 9 [10, 11, 12] inches MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn KnitCol light (DK) weight wool yarn (1¾ oz/137 yds/50g per ball): 3 [3,4,5] balls #74 gold/gray • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Removable stitch markers • Tapestry needle GAUGE In sc/dc texture pattern: 16 sts x 12 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of rows counts as first double…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT 10 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 2oz each MCandCC • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Fiberfill • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 hdc rnds = 3 inches in diameter Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Long treble (long tr): Yo twice, sk rnd below, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times. DISC DISC SIDE Make 2. Rnd 1 (RS): With MC, ch 3, 9 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in top of beg ch-3. (10 hdc) Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Diameter: 15 inches Height: 7 inches Circumference: 47 inches MATERIALS •Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky Tweeds bulky (chunky) weight acrylic/viscose yarn (3½ oz/109 yds/100g per skein): 4 skeins #0005 stone • Sizes L/11/8mm and N/P-15/10mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle GAUGE With size L hook and 1 strand yarn: 9 dc and 5 dc rnds = 4 inches With size N/P hook and 2 strands yarn held tog: 7½ sc and 10 sc rnds = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. 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. IGLOO BOTTOM With 1 strand yarn and size L hook, ch…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZES Instructions given for small basket; changes for medium and large baskets are in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5 inches wide x 6 inches tall [8 inches wide x 6 inches tall, 9 inches wide x 6 inches tall] MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/64 yds/100g per skein): 4 skeins each #6007 light gray and #0692 curry • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 10 rnds spike sts = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Beginning chain-2 does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated. Beginning chain-3 does not count as a stitch unless otherwise…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Broken Lines: 8 inches square Woven Stripes: 8 inches square Tiles: 8 inches square MATERIALS •Light (DK) weight cotton yarn: Approximately 232 yds each white, gray and light teal •Size H/8/5mm Tunisian crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Tapestry needle GAUGE Broken Lines: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches in pattern Woven Stripes: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches in pattern Tiles: 18 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches in pattern Exact gauge is not critical for these projects. PATTERN NOTES Each row in Tunisian crochet consists of a forward pass (FP) and return pass (RP). In Tunisian crochet the right side is always facing. To change color when 2 loops remain on hook, yarn…

HOME Accents SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 40 inches wide x 45 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Baby Hugs Light light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (4½ oz/318 yds/127g per ball): 2 balls each #3410 dolphin, #3001 frosting and #3724 pinkie • Size J/10/6mm Tunisian crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size 1/9/5.5mm standard crochet hookfor edging • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size J Tunisian hook: 17 sts = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Tunisian crochet is worked with right side facing at all times; do not turn at the end of a row unless otherwise stated. Each row consists of a Forward Pass (FP) in which loops are picked up on the hook, and a Return Pass (RP) in which loops are worked off…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Alligator: 5 inches tall Chicken: 4 inches tall Bee: 3½ inches tall Elephant: 3 inches tall Frog: 3½ inches tall MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn: Small amount each green and red (for alligator) Small amount each off-white, gold, red and black (for chicken) Small amount each black, yellow, white, red and blue (for bee) Small amount each black and gray (for elephant) Small amount each green, black, white and red (for frog) • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Small safety pin or other marker • 6mm black eyes with washers: 2 (for alligator) • 6 inches 4mm strung pearl beads (for alligator) • Sewing needle and white all-purpose thread • Polyester fiberfill • Tapestry needle GAUGE 5 sc…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Sleeping Bag: 27 inches wide x 54 inches long (54 inches wide x 54 inches long when open flat) Tote: 2½ inches high x 2½ inches wide x 8 inches deep MATERIALS •Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (solid: 7 oz/364 yds/198g; multi: 5 oz/244 yds/141g per skein): •11 skeins each #964 primary and #312 black •Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Size 4/2.00mm steel crochet hook •Tapestry needle •Coats & Clark black 100-inch/254cm sleeping-bag zipper •2 safety pins •Chalk pencil •Ruler GAUGE Size I hook and 2 strands yarn: 3 hdc = 1 inch; 2 hdc rows = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Use 2…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENT Lovey: 14 inches square MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 3½ oz #9780 robin's egg 1½ oz each #9754 persimmon and #9782 gold •Caron Simply Soft Brites medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 3½ oz #9608 blue mint •Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge •Tapestry needle •Stitch marker •Polyester fiberfill •1½-inch jingle bell •Black embroidery floss: 1 hank •Embroidery needle GAUGE 20 sc = 5 inches; 4 dc rows = 2 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. Head, Horn, Ears and Feet for…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches wide x 11½ inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins #373 petal pink 1 skein #706 perfect pink • Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #12 black and #1 white • Sizes 1/9/5.5mm and E/4/3.5mm crochet hooks • Yarn needle • Fiberfill 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. Use photo as guide for placement of all facial features. KITTEN HEAD Make 2. Row 1: With size I hook and petal pink, ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in…

QUICK Gifts SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3½ inches wide x 8½ inches in circumference MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Fixation light (light worsted) weight cotton/elastic yarn (1¾ oz/100 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball each #5480 shadow lime, #8001 opulent white and #8418 silver • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In st pattern: 21 sts = 3¾ inches; 14 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES This project is made with a yarn that contains elastic, which allows the finished project to stretch. Use of yarn without elastic may require alterations. Do not cut off color changes while making cozy until instructed otherwise. Carry yarn along sides of work. Use care not to pull tightly at color change as this will cause buckling…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Mitt: 6½ inches wide x 10 inches long, plus 2½-inch cuff Polishing Cloth: 10 inches square MATERIALS • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½ oz/120 yds/70g per ball): 4 balls #01116 blue jeans • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 sc = 2 inches; 9 sc rows = 2 inches; [cl, 2 hdc] twice = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Cluster (cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp] 4 times, yo, draw through all 9 lps on…

Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. 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. 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 Ip on hook. Single crochet (sc): Insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through both lps on hook. Double crochet (dc): Yo, insert hook in…

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