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A crocheted afghan, lovingly made by hand one careful stitch at a time, is a unique creation that cannot be reproduced by machine. The timeless skills of hand and hook working together to create crochet magic are gloriously captured in the splendid examples of afghan artistry featured in this issue. As you peruse these pages, you'll be inspired by a treasure trove of beautiful and innovative afghan creations that showcase the handiwork of premier crochet designers. From classic favorites to the latest styles, this eclectic collection offers the perfect design for every occasion, stitching preference, skill level and personal taste. Whether made to enhance a decorating scheme, give as a treasured gift, donate to charity or proudly display in a judged exhibit, each afghan in this cream-of-the-crop collection is sure…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 48 x 57 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 5 skeins #0661 frosty green • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE 10 dc = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of double crochet rows or rounds counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of half double crochet rows or rounds counts as first half double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of treble crochet rows or rounds counts as first treble crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of double crochet rows or rounds counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. Join…

ONE-PIECE WONDERS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 45 x 55 inches MATERIALS • TLC Cotton Plus medium (worsted) weight yarn (3½ oz/153 yds/100g per skein): 18 skeins #3810 light blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Large shell = 1½ inches wide; 8 dc rows = 3½ inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-4 at beginning of double crochet rows or rounds counts as double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Small shell (sm shell): (Dc, ch 1, dc) as indicated in instructions. Large shell (lg shell): (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) as indicated in instructions. AFGHAN Row 1 (WS): Ch 203, 2 dc in 5th ch from hook, [sk next ch, 2 dc in next ch]…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 37 x 40 inches, excluding Fringe MATERIALS • Bernat Softee Chunky bulky (chunky) weight yarn (23/4 oz/128 yds/80g per ball): 7 balls #86630 tangerine twists • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 11 dc = 4 inches PATTERN NOTE Chain-2 at beginning of double crochet rows or rounds counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Foundation row: Ch 112, dc in 3rd ch from hook (first 2 chs count as first dc), dc in each ch across, turn. (111 dc) Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 dc, [ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in each of next 2 dc] across to last dc and beg 2 chs, sc in last dc, sc…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 48 x 58 inches, including Border MATERIALS • NaturallyCaron.com Country medium (worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/185 yds/85g per ball): 11 balls #0024 black (A) 4 balls each #0011 gilded age (B), #0017 claret (C) and #0021 peacock (D) 2 balls each #0014 deep purple (E) and #0012 foliage (F) • Size G/6/4mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE Small square = 2½ inches across Large square = 5 inches across PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join rounds with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 48 × 60 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 5 skeins #0316 soft white (B) 4 skeins #0358 lavender (A) 1 skein each #0320 cornmeal (C) and #0389 hunter green (E) • Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight yarn (31/2 oz/190 yds/100g per skein): 4 skeins #0683 light seafoam (D) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Rnds 1–5 of Motif = 7 × 8 inches at widest point PATTERN NOTES 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. Chain-4 at beginning of row or round counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL…

MARVELOUS MOTIFS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 38 × 50 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 18 oz/1,260 yds/540g brown 12 oz/840 yds/360g each tan and beige • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 4 sc = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. To change colors in joining slip stitch, with new color, pull up lp in joining stitch and pull through remaining lp on hook. Fasten off old color unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Long double crochet (lng dc): Yo, insert hook as indicated in instructions, pull up lp to height of working rnd, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice. AFGHAN Hexagon Make 53. Rnd 1 (RS): With beige, ch 5, sl st in first…

MARVELOUS MOTIFS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 43 × 61 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 35 oz/1,750 yds/992g white 15 oz/750 yds/425g black 5 oz/250 yds/142g each periwinkle, green, turquoise, yellow, orange, pink, blue, lime, purple, red • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1–3 = 2¾ inches; block = 8 inches PATTERN NOTES In using numerous color combinations on Blocks, it is suggested to change colors only on rounds 1–6 and rounds 9 and 10, keeping black and white as instructed on remaining rounds for contrast. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet and…

CLASSY SCRAPS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 40 × 56 inches MATERIALS • NaturallyCaron.com Country medium (worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/185 yds/85g per ball): 2 balls each #0004 green sheen (A), #0020 loden forest (B), #0017 claret (C), #0013 spruce (D), #0023 chocolate truffle (E), #0011 gilded age (F) and #0014 deep purple (G) 1 ball each #0010 sunset (H), #0003 soft sunshine (I) and #0024 black (J) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Yarn needle GAUGE Large square = 4 inches across PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Each strip is worked from the bottom up. Assembly option: All pieces (rectangles,…

CLASSY SCRAPS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 46 × 61½ inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 25 oz/1,250 yds/709g assorted scrap colors 14 oz/700 yds/397g navy • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3 sc and 2 shells = 3¾ inches; 4 shell and 4 sc rows = 4¼ inches PAT TERN NOTES Chain-3 counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) as indicated in instructions. Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp. Beginning half-shell (beg half-shell): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in same st. End half-shell: 3 dc in last st. Joining shell: 2 dc…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 53 × 71 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 3 skeins #0387 soft navy 2 skeins #0316 soft white 1 oz/50 yds/28g desired color for Border 5 yds each assorted scrap colors for each brick • Size K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 15 hdc = 5 inches; 14 hdc rows = 5 inches PATTERN NOTES When changing colors, work off last 3 lps of first color with new color, dropping first color to WS of work. Use separate ball of color for each section. Do not carry yarn across back of work. Fasten off each color when no longer needed. Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts…

TEMTING TEXTURES SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 49 × 57 inches MATERIALS • TLC Essentials medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/312 yds/170g per skein): 9 skeins #2672 light thyme • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Panel = 16 inches wide PAT TERN NOTES Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Popcorn (pc): 4 dc around post (see Stitch Guide) as indicated in instructions on row below, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first dc of group, pull dropped lp through, ch 1 to close. AFGHAN Panel Make 3. Foundation row (RS): Ch 49, hdc in 3rd ch from hook (first 2 chs…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 47 × 61 inches MATERIALS • Patons Classic Wool medium (worsted) weight yarn (3½ oz/210 yds/100g per ball): 15 balls #77531 currant • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 14 sc = 4 inches; 18 rows = 4 inches PAT TERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Front post double crochet (fpdc) and front post treble crochet (fptr) are worked around the indicated front post double crochet 2 rows below or around the indicated single crochet 1 row below unless otherwise stated. Skip stitch behind front post double crochet or front post treble crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Popcorn petal (pc petal): Work 5 fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next fpdc (see Pattern Notes), drop lp from…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 46 × 62 inches MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky bulky (chunky) weight yarn (31/2 oz/120 yds/100g per hank): 16 hanks #91466 mauve • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Strip A Motif = 7 inches across Strip B = 6½ inches wide PATTERN NOTES 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-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 5-double crochet popcorn (5-dc pc): 5 dc in place indicated, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first dc of dc group, pull dropped lp through, ch 1 to close. 4-double crochet…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 47 x 67 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 53 oz/2,650 yds/1,503g white 31/2 oz/175 yds/99g each yellow and green • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Block = 5 inches square PATTERN NOTES 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 Beginning double shell (beg double shell): Ch 3, (dc, {ch 2, 2 dc} twice) in same ch sp. Double shell: (2 dc, {ch 2, 2 dc} twice) as indicated in instructions. Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same place. Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) as indicated in instructions. AFGHAN…

HEIRLOOM TREASURES SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 50 x 60 inches MATERIALS • TLC Baby Amore medium (worsted) weight yarn (5 oz/279 yds/140g per skein): 11 skeins #9001 white • Sizes F/5/3.75mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Square = 5 inches square PATTERN NOTES Use size F hook throughout unless otherwise stated. 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 Double love knot: Pull up long lp on hook to measure 3/4 inch, yo, pull through lp, sc in back strand of long lp, pull up long lp, yo, pull through lp, sc in back strand of long lp (see illustration). Love knot: Pull…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 46 x 58 inches MATERIALS • Fine (sport) weight yarn: 17 oz/1,428 yds/476g green 10 oz/840 yds/280g off-white 5 oz/420 yds/140g teal • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 10 squares x 10 squares = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Mesh: Ch 2, sk next 2 dc, OR, chs, dc in next dc. Block: Dc in each of next 3 dc, OR, dc in next dc and in each of next 2 chs. Lacet: Ch 3, sk next 2 dc or chs, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc or chs,…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 36 x 41 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Kids medium (worsted) weight yarn (5 oz/290 yds/141g per skein): 2 skeins each #2390 red, #2230 yellow and #2252 orange • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Motif = 1½ inches square PATTERN NOTES Afghan is worked diagonally from corner to corner. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN First Motif Row 1 (RS): With red, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (5 sc) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 3–5: Rep row 2. At end of last row, fasten off. First Diagonal Row First Motif Row 1 (RS): With yellow, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch…

BABY COMFORTS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 38 x 38 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Baby Econo medium (worsted) weight yarn (solids: 7 oz/675 yds/198g; prints: 6 oz/460 yds/170g per skein): 2 skeins #0001 white 1 skein each #1046 carousel print and #1680 pastel green • Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Size G hook: 3 V-sts = 3 inches Size H hook: [Shell, ch 3] twice = 4 inches; rows 1–5 = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES All rows are worked with right side facing. Do not turn at end of rows. Fasten off at end of each row. 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…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 45 x 65 inches MATERIALS • Fine (sport) weight mohairstyle yarn (1¾ oz/235 yds/50g per ball): 12 balls lilac • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Worked loosely, 2 pattern reps = 3 inches SPECIAL STITCHES Fan: 3 dc in st indicated. Crossed fan: *Yo, insert hook in front of fan indicated and into st indicated, yo, draw lp through, pull lp long enough to clear posts of dc of fan, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, rep from * twice. AFGHAN Note: Remember to work loosely. Row 1: Ch 170, fan (see Special Stitches) in 6th ch from hook, ch 3, crossed fan (see Special Stitches) in 4th sk ch, sk ch at base of first fan…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 51 x 62 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (solids: 7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein; multis: 5 oz/244 yds/141g per skein:) 5 skeins #0310 monet print 4 skeins #0312 black 1 skein #0661 frosty green • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 5 sts = 1½ inches; 3 rows = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES 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 Shell: (Sl st, ch 3–see Pattern Notes, 3 dc, ch 3–counts as 5th dc, sl st) as indicated in instructions. Inverted shell: Dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 5 sts. AFGHAN Row 1: With black, ch…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 45 x 60 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 30 oz/2,100 yds/900g off-white 211/2 oz/1,505 yds/645g variegated • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 13 dc = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES When changing colors, always change in last stitch worked. Skip stitch in working row behind front post treble crochet. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Cross stitch (cross-st): Sk next st, fptr around post of next st on 2nd row below, fptr around post of sk st on 2nd row below. AFGHAN Row 1 (RS): With off-white, ch 150, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (149 sc) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc, changing colors (see…

ONE-PIECE WONDERS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 45 x 66 inches MATERIALS • Bulky (chunky) weight yarn: 59 oz/2,065 yds/1,770g ombre • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 4 pattern reps = 5 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 counts as first double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Row 1 (RS): Ch 170, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (169 sc) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 3, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc] across, turn. Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 3 dc in same sc, (sc, ch 3, 3 dc) in each sc across to last sc (pattern rep),…

MARVELOUS MOTIFS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 52 × 68 inches MATERIALS • TLC Essentials medium (worsted) weight yarn solids: 6 oz/312 yds/170g per skein; multis: 41/2oz/245 yds/127g per skein): 3 skeins each #2916 island (A) and #2220 butter (C) 2 skeins each #2316 winter white (B), #2615 light celery (D) and #2821 paradise blue (E) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Rnds 1–3 of small square = 3¾ inches square PATTERN NOTES Refer to Assembly Diagram for color and placement of Motifs, joining to completed Motifs in round 2 of Motif Border. 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 Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of…

MARVELOUS MOTIFS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 42 × 48 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins each #0776 dark orchid (A), #0656 real teal (B), #0360 cafe (C), #0256 carrot (D) and #0774 light raspberry(E) • Sizes I/9/5.5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size I hook: Motif = 5½ inches square PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of rounds counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Puff stitch (puff st): [Yo, insert hook in ring, pull up long lp] twice, yo, pull through all lps on hook. Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 3 dc as indicated in instructions, drop…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 54 × 70 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 24 oz/1,200 yds/680g yellow (E) 16 oz/800 yds/454g medium green (F) 8 oz/400 yds/227g each soft white (G), lavender (C), rose (A), medium blue (D) 7 oz/350 yds/198g medium coral • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Rnds 1–3 of Motif = 4 inches square PATTERN NOTE Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): Holding back last lp of each dc on hook, 3 dc as indicated in instructions, yo and pull through all lps on hook. 4-double crochet cluster (4-dc cl): Holding last lp of each dc on hook, 4 dc in as indicated in instructions, yo and pull through…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 51 × 61 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 39 oz/2,730 yds/1,170g black 341/2 oz/2,415 yds/1,035g white • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 sc = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of each row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Motif A Make 180. Rnd 1 (RS): With black, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. Change to white by pulling lp through. Fasten off black. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc and in each sc around, join in beg sc.…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 41 × 63 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins #0311 white 22 oz/1,100 yds/624g scrap colors • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Panel = 3¾ inches across; 7 dc on Panel Border = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Each Half Circle requires 3 yards of yarn. In each Panel, work each Circle and Half Circle with different yarn color. 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 STITCH Decrease (dec): Insert hook in joining dc of same Panel, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook, insert…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 47 × 63 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 4 skeins #0312 black 1 skein each #0235 lemon, #0358 lavender, #0672 spring green, #0254 pumpkin, #0722 pretty 'n pink • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3 hdc = 1 inch; 7 hdc rows = 3 inches Take time to check gauge. PAT TERN NOTES Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Change colors in last stitch made following color sequence as shown in chart. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Vertical Strip Make 15. Row 1 (RS): With first color (see Color Placement Chart)…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 40 × 62 inches, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 32 oz/1,600 yds/907g lavender (MC) 3 oz/150 yds/85g each 15 different shades of lavender, purple or variegated purples (CC) • Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE Size I hook: 2 dc rows = 2 inches; 9 dc = 3 inches 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 rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Work color sequence of 2 rows each of 3 different shades (CC) and 2 rows of lavender (MC). PATTERN STITCH 3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated sp,…

TEMPTING TEXTURES SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 48 × 70 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 24 oz/1,200 yds/680g aran • Medium (worsted) weight heather yarn: 20 oz/1,00 yds/567g mulberry 15 oz/750 yds/425g light mulberry • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Rnds 1–3 of Motif = 4 inches square PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Popcorn (pc): 4 dc as indicated in instructions, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of first dc of group, pull dropped lp through, ch 1. Beginning petal (beg petal): Ch 3, [yo, pull up lp in same st, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo,…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 46 × 63 inches MATERIALS • Bernat Softee Chunky bulky (chunky) weight yarn (3½ oz/180 yds/100g per ball): 15 balls #39008 natural • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE One pattern rep (rows 3 and 4) = 1¼ inches PATTERN NOTE Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Bobble: [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up lp to approximate height of hdc] 5 times (11 Ips on hook), yo, pull through 10 Ips, yo, pull through last 2 Ips. AFGHAN Body Row 1: Beg at bottom edge, ch 135, hdc in 4th ch from hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (132 hdc) Row 2:…

TEMPTING TEXTURES SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 39½ × 63½ inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Light & Lofty super bulky (super chunky) weight yarn (6 oz/140 yds/170g per skein): 6 skeins each #9632 pine and #9376 wine • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 2 strands yarn held tog: 6 sts = 4 inches; 5 pattern rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Leave 8-inch ends at beginning and end of each row to be worked into Fringe. Hold 2 strands same color yarn together unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Cluster (cl): Ch 3, yo, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook in same ch, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 42 x 50 inches MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 4 skeins #9705 sage • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE [Ch 2, sk next 2 sts, tr in next st] 3 times = 2½ inches; 3 pattern rows = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning block (beg block): Ch 4, tr in each of next 3 sts, OR, 2 tr in next ch sp, tr in next st. Block: 2 tr in next ch sp, tr in next tr, OR, tr in each of next 3 sts. Mesh: Ch 2,…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES 33 x 46 inches MATERIALS • Super fine (baby/fingering) weight yarn (2 oz/225 yds/50g per skein): 7 skeins white 1 skein each pink, green, yellow and blue • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE One square = 6½ inches across PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Do not turn unless otherwise stated. Join rounds with slip stitch unless otherwise stated. BLANKET Square Make 35. Pinwheel Segment 1 With pink, ch 16, sl st in 7th ch from hook (end ring made), sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 tr in next ch,…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 38½ x 38½ inches MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft Collection medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 2 skeins each #0017 lemon (A) and #0003 pistachio (C) 1 skein #0005 blackberry (D), #9717 orchid (B) and #9756 lavender blue (E) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers (optional) • Yarn needle GAUGE Flower motif = 5½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Blanket is made from 49 Flower Motifs. Color Sequence #1 is A, B, A, C. Color Sequence #2 is A, B, E, C. Color Sequence #3 is A, B, D, C. SPECIAL STITCHES…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 44 x 62 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 42 oz/2,940 yds/1,260g off-white 13 oz/910 yds/390g variegated • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 7 dc = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Base Row 1 (WS): With off-white, ch 148, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each sc across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn. Rows 4–171: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 84 times. At end of last row, fasten off. Trim Rows Row 1: Hold…

ONE-PIECE WONDERS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 42 x 58 inches, excluding Fringe MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 24 oz/1,200 yds/680g each brown and off-white • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 5 sc = 1 inch; 6 sc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Leave 6-inch end when fastening off to be worked into Fringe. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Long double crochet (lng dc): Yo, insert hook in rem lp of previous row directly below, yo, pull up lp, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice. AFGHAN Row 1: With brown, ch 182, hdc in 2nd ch from hook (first 2 chs count as first hdc), hdc in each rem ch across, turn. (181 hdc) Rows 2–4:…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 54 x 68 inches, excluding Fringe MATERIALS • Red Heart Soft Yarn medium (worsted) weight yarn (5 oz/256 yds/140g per skein): 12 skeins #9520 seafoam • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sts = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-4 at beginning of double crochet rows or rounds counts as double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Center Row 1 (WS): Ch 272, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch] across, turn. (136 sc) Row 2 (RS): Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), sk next sc, tr in next sc, ch 1, working in front of tr just made, tr in sk…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 34 x 42 inches MATERIALS • Fine (sport) weight yarn: 7 oz/875 yds/198g blue • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 1 crosshatch st = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Crosshatch stitch is extremely flexible, making it difficult to measure gauge. Matching gauge is not critical; if gauge is tighter, additional yarn may be needed. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Crosshatch stitch (crosshatch st): (Sc, ch 2, 3 dc) as indicated in instructions. AFGHAN Row 1 (RS): Ch 152, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), *sk next 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 2, dc in each of next 3…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 49 × 58 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 16 oz/800 yds/454g each linen and black 9 oz/450 yds/284g medium brown 8 oz/400 yds/227g warm brown 6 oz/300 yds/170g artichoke 3 oz/150 yds/85g rust • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 sc = 2 inches; 7 sc rows = 2 inches PAT TERN NOTES Each square on chart equals 1 single crochet. When changing colors, always change in last stitch worked. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN Block Make 9. Row 1: With linen, loosely ch 38, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 37 × 50 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 4 skeins #0376 burgundy (A) 3 skeins each #0400 gray heather (B) and #0311 white (C) 1 skein #0313 aran (D) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Motif = 7½ inches square PATTERN NOTES 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. Chain-5 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN First Motif Rnd 1: With D make a loose slip knot on hook, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 19 dc in beg lp, join (see Pattern Notes) in…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 43 × 49 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 32 oz/1,600 yds/907g burgundy 24 oz/1,200 yds/680g light denim blue • Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Size G hook: 4 sts = 1 inch; 2 dc rows = 1 inch. PATTERN NOTES Use G hook throughout unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN FAN Make 42. Rnd 1 (RS): With blue, ch 4, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, dc) in 4th ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn. (8 dc, 4 ch sps)…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 42 × 50 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: Scraps of assorted colors 6 oz each black, burgundy 11/2 oz claret • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 6 sc and 5 ch-1 sps = 3 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Afghan is made in 5 panels of scrap stripes. On panel 1 of stripes, work right to left, then alternate direction on each of the remaining 4 panels Stripe panels run horizontally across Afghan. Panel 1 is at the bottom and panel 5 is at the top. When changing stripe color, work on opposite side of last row worked so that right side and wrong side alternate with each row across. Row 1 of each panel establishes…

CLASSY SCRAPS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 46 × 66 inches, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 48 oz assorted scrap colors—1 dark shade and 1 light shade of each color (18 colors were used in sample project) • Sizes K/101/2/6.5mm flexible doubleended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 14 sts = 4 inches; 16 pattern rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Each 2-row stripe of color requires approximately 22 yds—each color requires less than 3 ounces. Afghan is worked from side to side vertically. Do not turn unless otherwise stated. Leave 8-inch tail at beginning and end of each 2-row color section for fringe. SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet loop (sc lp): Draw up lp in back bar (see…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 52 × 65 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 19 oz/950yds/539g white 2 oz/100 yds/57g each puzzle-piece color • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE Square = 2¾ inches PAT TERN NOTES Chain-2 counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. AFGHAN First Square Note: Referring to diagram, beg at any corner with white puzzle piece. Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, join with hdc in 2nd ch of beg ch-2 to form last ch sp. (12 dc) Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in ch sp just formed,…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE Approximately 45 × 60 inches MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/85g per skein): 3 skeins #0010 cypress (H) 1 skein each #0017 lemon (A), #0005 blackberry (J), #0016 melon (B), #0015 strawberry (E), #0004 blueberry (C), #0002 harvest rose (F), #0003 pistachio (G), #0011 celestial (D), #0012 passion (I), #9737 light country peach (K), #9719 soft pink (O), #9712 soft blue (L), #9758 forest floor (N) and #9757 wine country (M) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE Square = 2½ × 2½ inches PAT TERN NOTE Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise indicated. THROW Square Make50 D, 47 I, 37 each G & M, 36 C,…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 46 × 61 inches MATERIALS • Universal Deluxe chunky (bulky) weight yarn (31/2 oz/120 yds/100g per skein): 20 skeins #91872 dusk blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Strip A: Each motif = 5 inches square. Strip B: = 7½ inches wide PAT TERN NOTES 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 Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 4 dc in same place as ch-3, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of beg ch-3, then in dropped lp, pull lp through. Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in place indicated in instructions, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 45 × 54 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 20 oz/1,000 yds/567g cream 18 oz/900 yds/510g light plum 10 oz/500 yds/284g dark plum • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 sc = 2 inches; 8 sc rows = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES 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 Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) as indicated in instructions. Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp. Cross stitch (cross-st): Sk next st, dc in next st, working behind last dc worked, dc in st just sk.…

HEIRLOOM TREASURES SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 53 × 56 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 7 skeins #0334 buff 2 skeins #0316 soft white • Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride medium (worsted) weight yarn (4 oz/190 yds/113g per skein): 1 skein #M69 old sage • Sizes H/8/5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • 6mm white pearls: 472 • Dark sewing thread • Stitch markers GAUGE Size H hook: [Sk next 2 chs, V-st in next ch] 3 times = 4 inches; 4 rows = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 50 x 71 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn: 54 oz/2,700 yds/1,531g medium coral • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 4 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rows = 1 inch SPECIAL STITCHES Mesh: Ch 2, sk next 2 sts dc in next st, OR, ch 2, sk next ch sp, dc in next st. Block: Dc in each of next 3 sts, OR, 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in next st. Beginning block (beg block): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each of next 3 sts. End increase (end inc): *Yo, insert hook in same st as last dc worked, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook (ch 1),…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 50 x 73 inches MATERIALS • Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 46 oz/2,300 yds/1,304g green • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 3 inches Square = 23 inches square PATTERN NOTES Afghan may ruffle until blocked. Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch sp. Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) as indicated in instructions. Beginning double shell (beg double shell): Ch 3,…

BABY COMFORTS SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 30½ x 44½ inches MATERIALS • Bulky (chunky) weight brushed yarn: 28 oz/870 yds/822g white • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 of Square = 3 inches across Square = 7 inches across PATTERN NOTES 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 Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 3 dc as indicated in instructions, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of beg ch-3, pull dropped lp through. Popcorn (pc): 4 dc as indicated in instructions, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of first dc of group, pull dropped lp…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES 34 x 41 inches MATERIALS • Super fine (baby/fingering) weight acrylic yarn (2 oz/225 yds/50g per skein): 9 skeins white 3 skeins green 1 skein yellow • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1–3 of square (daisy) = 2½ inches across Completed square = 6½ inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Join with a slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): Holding back last lp of each dc on hook, 3 dc as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook. Beginning treble crochet cluster (beg tr cl): Ch 4 (counts as…

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE 46 × 51 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Sport light (DK) weight yarn (2½ oz/165 yds/70g per skein): 10 skeins #819 blue jewel 5 skeins #1 white • Sizes G/6/4mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size G hook: 4 dc = 1 inch; 6 dc rows = 21/2 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-2 at beginning of row or round is counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Always change color in last stitch worked. SPECIAL STITCH Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1) as indicated in instructions. AFGHAN Row 1 (RS): With size G hook and blue jewel, ch 147, dc in 5th ch from hook,…