Crochet! Spring 2022

Spring is a time of new beginnings. Flowers begin to bloom; animals wake from their winter naps; and butterflies emerge in all their beauty from their cocoons. It’s also a time of new beginnings for Crochet! magazine, as this is my last issue as editor. While I am sad to leave, I am excited to announce that Tara Orchard will be taking over and that she has big plans for the future. …If you are looking for a new spring garment, we have seven gorgeous options to choose from… Although my time here was short, I very much enjoyed getting to know the amazing designers who bring you inspiring and creative projects every issue. This issue is once again packed with fun projects! If you are looking for a new…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 51/2 inches x 81/2 inches MATERIALS FOR EACH CARD • 5 yds fine (sport) weight yarn for each flower and leaf • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook • 8V x 11-inch sheet photo paper • Glue stick • Fine-line markers • 6 inch x 9 inch envelope GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. BOUQUET THISTLE FLOWER Make 3. Foundation (RS): Ch 4 (first 3 chs do not count as first dc), 5 dc in 4th ch from hook, turn (this forms base of flower). (5 dc) Row 1: Ch 3 (does not count as first dc), 2 dc in each dc around, turn. (10 dc) Row 2: Working in back Ips (see Stitch Guide), ch 3, sc in first dc, *ch 3, sc in next dc,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 31/2 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 218 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #832 turquoise (A), #825 Mexican rose (B), #834 gold (C) and #835 green citrus (D) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnd 1 = 11/4 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Each coaster is a different color for each round. Instructions given are for one color order, with alternate color suggestions in parentheses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot (see illustration) on hook, insert hook…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 18 inches, adjustable length Flower Width: 4 inches MATERIALS • King Cole Big Value Baby DK light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/320 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #231 fuchsia and #1 white Approximately 10-12 yds of scrap yarn if other colors are desired for flower • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 1-inch white button: 1 • Tapestry needle GAUGE 9 dc = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches Gauge is not critical. 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. HEADBAND With white, ch 8. Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook (sk chs count as dc), dc in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 30 inches wide x 42 inches long MATERIALS • Bernat Li’l Tots medium (worsted) weight acrylic/nylon yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/100g per skein): 3 skeins #42129 warm blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 12 dc = 4 inches; rows 2-5 = 4 inches PATTERN NOTE Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES First foundation double crochet (first foundation dc): Ch 2, yo, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up Ip, yo, pull through 1 Ip on hook (ch-1 completed), [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice (dc completed). Next foundation double crochet (next foundation dc): *Yo, insert hook in last ch-1 made, yo, pull up Ip,…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size X-small; changes for sizes small, medium, large and X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust: 34 [38, 42, 46, 50] inches Bottom Border Square: 3¾ [4½, 4½, 5,5¼] inches Sleeve Square: 3 inches MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine fine (sport) weight pima cotton yarn (1¾ oz/137 yds/50g per skein): 8 [8, 9, 10, 11] skeins #3718 natural Note: Depending on your gauge, 10 skeins of natural may be needed for size medium. 2 skeins #3706 delphinium 24 yds #3743 yellow rose • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE Squares: Same as Finished Measurements Body & Sleeve: 19 dc = 4 inches; 4 rows = 11/2…