Summer 2015

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A Bag & Bear
Go to the
Beach!
& Bold
Projects
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Summer
Fun!
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Flower
Accents
Everywhere!
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FEATURES

I
hope you are all enjoying your
summer and are finding a little bit of
3 Striped Table Setting time for crochet. Fun activities and
Instructions page 4
company fill up my days, so I look for
5 Beach Bear Rita quick projects to give me a quiet and
Instructions page 6 relaxing break. The Cache Baskets
(on page 27) were the perfect choice
9 Pin-Cushion Jar Toppers since I knew my daughter would
Instructions Page 10 love a basket to hold the yarn for her
11 Log-Cabin Afghan current projectsa portable on-the-
Instructions Page 12 go solution.

14 Patriotic Beach Bag Sometimes I make a project exactly

Instructions Page 15 like its shown in the magazine, but
this time I decided to make it my own.
16 Mini Purse I discovered the wonderfully plush and
Instructions Page 16 soft Bernat Blanket yarn and my daughter chose neutral Sweet Cream and
Birch Bark to add contrasting stripes (2 rows, 4 rows, and one row). I used
17 Garden Coverlet a P crochet hook and was surprised that I only needed two skeins of yarn
Instructions Page 18
to complete the project in the largest size. The finished dimensions are
19 Daisy Duo, Apron & Tea Cozy 17" high, 21" across the widest part, and 44" circumference. I loved that
Instructions Page 20 the basket is done all in single crochet, so I could even visit while I was
working on it! (It is also a great project for a beginner.) Crochet a cache
22 Scalloped Top basket today, fill it with yarn for your next project, and take a crochet
Instructions Page 23 break now and then. Sounds like the perfect way to enjoy the lazy hazy
24 Dog Bed & Kerchief
Instructions Page 25
days of summer!
Julie Correction
27 Cache Baskets The Main color yarn was mistakenly left off of
Instructions page 28
Instructions the instructions for the
Rhododendron Shawlette
29 Summer Days Shawl All projects can be completed using basic crochet in the Spring 2015 issue
Instructions Page 30 skills unless intermediate skills are indicated. of Quick & Easy Crochet
We have made every effort to ensure the instructions magazine. You need 1 ball
31 Stylish Hat
are accurate and complete. If you have any questions of #32-11 Lily (A) yarn.
Instructions Page 32
regarding a pattern in this issue, please let us know at Premier Yarns Cotton Fair
33 Flower Cardi stephaniqec@gmail.com. yarn was used for this project.
Instructions Page 34
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Striped TABLE SETTING
Brighten up your kitchen or dining room with
festive accents for your table.

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Striped Table Setting
SIZES Row 8: With C, as 2nd row. Join A. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Place Mat: 12" x 18" Turn. Join with sl st to first sc.
(30.5 x 45.5 cm) Row 9: With A, as 3rd row. Join MC. Rnd 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around.
Coaster: 5" (12.5 cm) diameter Turn. Join with sl st to first sc12 sc.
Row 10: With MC, as 2nd row. Join Fasten off.
GAUGE A. Turn.
14 sc and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) Row 11: Same as 9th row. FLOWER
Check your gauge. Change hook Row 12: With MC, as 2nd row. Join First Petal
size to obtain correct gauge C. Turn. Row 1: Join MC with sl st to front
Row 13: With C, as 3rd row. Join B. loop only of any sc. *Ch 1. 2 sc in
NOTE Turn. same sp as sl st. 2 sc in front loop
When changing colors, work to last Row 14: With B, as 2nd row. Join C. only of next sc. 4 sc for petal. Turn.
2 loops on hook of last st, then draw Turn. Next 3 Rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc of
new color through rem 2 loops and Row 15: Same as 13th row. petal. Turn.
continue. Row 16: With B, as 2nd row. Join Next Row: Ch 1. [Draw up a loop
MC. Turn. in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw
MATERIALS Row 17: With MC, as 3rd row. Join through all 3 loops sc2tog made]
Yarn*: (set of 2set of 4 in A. Turn. twice. Fasten off, leaving a long
parenthesis) Rep 2nd to 17th rows for Stripe end.*
Place Mats: Pat until work from beg measures Second Petal: **Rejoin MC with sl st
2 (4) balls of (main color, MC) approximately 18 (45.5 cm) ending to front loop of next unworked sc of
2 (3) balls of Green (contrast A) on a 4th or 8th row of pat. Fasten off. 2nd rnd. Rep from * to * once.**
2 (3) balls of Orange (contrast B) Edging Rnd 3: Join A with sl st to rem back
2 (3) balls of Pink (contrast C) Rnd 1: With RS facing, join MC with loop of any sc of 2nd rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc
Napkin Rings & Coasters: sl st to any corner of Mat and work 1 in same sp as sl st. 2 dc in each rem
1 (2) balls of Blue (main color, MC) row of sc evenly around outer edge, back loop around. Join with sl st to
1 (1) ball of Green (contrast A) working 3 sc in corners. Join with sl top of ch 324 dc.
1 (1) ball of Orange (contrast B) st to first sc. Rnd 4: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last
1 (1) ball of Pink (contrast C) Rnd 2: Ch 1. Working from left to sl st. *1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc.
Crochet hook: H-8 (5 mm) right, instead of from right to left Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in last dc.
Large-eyed blunt needle as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each Join with sl st to top of ch 336 dc.
sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rnd 5: Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. *2 dc in
*Spinrite Lily Sugarn Cream yarn Fasten off. next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 2 dc
was used for this project. in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from
NAPKIN RING * to last 4 dc. 2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in
INSTRUCTIONS With A, ch 21. each of next 2 dc. 2 dc in last dc. Join
PLACE MAT Row 1: (WS) 1 sc in 2nd ch from with sl st to top of ch 350 dc.
With MC, ch 43. hook. 1 sc in each ch across20 sts. Rnd 6: Ch 1. Working from left to
Row 1: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from Join MC. Turn. right instead of from right to left
hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each Row 2: With MC, ch 3 (counts as dc). as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each
ch across41 sts. Join A. Turn. 2nd 1 dc in each sc across. Join A. Turn. dc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each dc Row 3: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each dc Fasten off.
across. Join MC. Turn. across. Join MC. Turn.
Row 3: With MC, ch 3 (counts as dc). Row 4: Same as 2nd row. Finishing
1 dc in each sc across. Join A. Turn. Row 5: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each dc Using yarn ends from each petal,
Row 4: As 2nd row. Join B. Turn. across. sew around outer edges of petals.
Row 5: With B, as 3rd row. Join C. Fasten off. Sew sides tog to form
Turn. ring. Design provided
Row 6: With C, as 2nd row. Join B. by Spinrite Yarn
Turn. COASTER
Row 7: Same as 5th row. With B, ch 2.

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 Beach BEAR Rita
Crochet a comical toy for kidsand its fun to make, too!

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Beach Bear Rita
SIZE: Doll 12" high
GAUGE
2 sts = 3; 14 rows = 3 in single
crochet
Gauge is not critical for this
project. Work tightly so stuffing
will not show between stitches.
SPECIAL STITCH
sc2tog: [Draw up a loop in next
st] twice, yarn over and draw
through all 3 loops on hook.
NOTES
See stitch illustrations to
embroider facial features.
To change color, work last stitch
of old color to last yarn over.
Yarn over with new color and
draw through all loops on hook
to complete stitch. Proceed with
new color. Fasten off old color.
Use photograph as a guide for
placement of embroidery stitches
and pieces to be sewn together.
MATERIALS
Yarn*: (1 skein each)
#360 Caf Latte (A)
#312 Black (B)
#512 Turqua (C)
#385 Royal (D)
#254 Pumpkin (E)
#324 Bright Yellow (F)
#319 Cherry Red (G)
Crochet hook: F-5 (3.75 mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle
Stitch marker
Polyester stuffing
*RED HEART Super Saver yarn
was used for this project.
INSTRUCTIONS
Head
Beginning at nose with A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: (RS) Work 6 sc in 2nd ch
from hook6 sc. Do not join,
work in continuous rounds
(spirals). Place a marker for
beginning of round. Move marker
up as each round is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc
around12 sc.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times18 sc.
Rnds 47: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times24 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 10: Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in
each of next 6 sc, sc in last 9
sc30 sc.
Rnds 11 and 12: Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 13: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] 6 times36 sc.
Rnds 14 and 15: Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 16: [Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog]
6 times30 sc.
Rnd 17: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 18: [Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog]
6 times24 sc.
Rnd 19: [Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog]
6 times18 sc.
Rnd 20: [Sc in next sc, sc2tog]
6 times12 sc.
Stuff head.
Rnd 21: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 22: [Sc2tog] 6 times6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Thread tail through the stitches of
last round and pull to gather. Knot
yarn. Weave in end securely.
Facial Features
With B, embroider satin stitch
eyes and nose; for mouth,
make 3 straight stitches.
Ear (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work same as
Rounds 1 and 2 of head12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next sc, sc2tog] 4
times8 sc. Fasten off. Do not
stuff ear. Flatten and sew ears
to head.
Headband
With C, ch 31.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook
and each ch across, turn30 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off. Sew headband around
head in front of ears.
Bow
With C, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work same as
Rounds 1 and 2 of head; change
to D in last st of Round 212 sc.
Rnd 3: With D, sc in each sc
around; change to C in last st.
Rnd 4: With C, sc in each sc
around; change to D in last st.
Rnd 5: With D, [skip next sc, slip st
in next sc] 6 times6 slip sts.
Rnd 6: With D, sc in each slip st
around; change to C in last sc
6 sc.
Rnd 7: With C, 2 sc in each sc
around; change to D in last sc
12 sc.
Rnds 8 and 9: Repeat Rounds 3

French Knot
Bring needle up at 1.
Wrap thread snugly
around needle twice.
Push needle in at 2,
Straight Stitch close to 1. Satin Stitch

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and 4; do NOT change to D in last
st of Round 9.
Rnd 10: With C, [sc2tog] 6
times6 sts. Fasten off, leaving a
long tail. Thread tail through the
stitches of last round and pull to
gather. Knot yarn. Weave in end
securely.
Body
Beginning at top with A, ch 6; join
with slip st in first ch to form a
ring.
Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch
around12 sc. Do not join, work
in continuous rounds (spirals).
Place a marker for beginning of
round. Move marker up as each
round is completed.
Rnd 2: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times18 sc.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times24 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times30 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times; change to C in last
st36 sc.
Bathing Suit
Rnd 8: With C, sc in each sc
around; change to D in last st.
Rnd 9: With D, sc in each sc
around; change to C in last st.
Rnds 1017: Repeat last 2 rounds
4 more times.
Rnd 18: With C, sc in each sc
around; change to D in last st.
Stuff body and bathing suit.
First Leg (divide for legs)
Rnd 19: With D, sc in next
18 sc; change to A in last sc,
place marker in next st; leave
marked st and all remaining
sts unworked18 sc. Work
in continuous rounds over
remaining 18 sc only, forming a
circle for first leg.
Rnds 2030: Sc in each sc around.
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Shape foot
Rnd 31: Work 2 sc in each of first
3 sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in each
of last 3 sc24 sc.
Rnds 3235: Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 36: [Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6
times18 sc. Stuff leg.
Rnd 37: [Sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6
times12 sc. Fasten off, leaving
a long tail. Thread tail through
stitches of last round and pull to
gather. Knot yarn. Weave in end
securely.
Second Leg
With Right Side facing, join D with
sc in marked st following first leg.
Rnd 19: Sc in each remaining
unworked st following first leg;
change to A in last st.
Rnds 2030: Sc in each sc
around.
Shape Foot
Rnd 31: Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in
each of next 6 sc, sc in last 7
sc24 sc.
Rnds 3237: Work same as
Rounds 3237 of first leg12 around42 sc. Do not join; work
sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Thread tail through the stitches
of last round and pull to gather.
Knot yarn. Weave in end securely.
Sew head to top of body.
Tie (for bathing suit top)
With C, ch 35, slip st in center
top of bathing suit, ch 35. Fasten
off and weave in ends. Tie ends
together behind neck.
Skirt
With D, ch 36; join with slip st in
first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around;
change to C in last sc36 sc.
Do not join; work in continuous
rounds (spirals). Place a marker for
beginning of round. Move marker
up as each round is completed.
Carry color not in use up inside of
work until next needed.
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Rnd 2: With C, *sc in next sc, 2 sc
in next sc; repeat from * around;
change to D in last sc54 sc.
Rnd 3: With D, sc in each sc
around; change to C in last st.
Rnd 4: With C, sc in each sc
around; change to D in last st.
Fasten off C.
Rnd 5: With D, *slip st in next sc,
ch 3, skip next sc; repeat from
* around. Fasten off. Wrap skirt
around waist and sew beginning
edge to waist.
Arm (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work same as
Rounds 1 and 2 of head12 sc.
Rnds 35: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: [Sc2tog] twice, sc in
remaining 8 sc10 sc.
Rnds 716: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off. Stuff arms and sew to
body.
Ducky Inner Tube
With F, ch 42; join with slip st in
first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch
in continuous rounds (spirals).
Place a marker for beginning of
round. Move marker up as each
round is completed.
Rnd 2: [Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times48 sc.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times54 sc.
Rnds 46: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: [Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog] 6
times48 sc.
Rnd 8: [Sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog] 6
times42 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use
tail to sew beginning edge to
Round 9, stuffing piece as you go.
Ducky Head
With F, ch 2.
Rnds 14: Work same as Rounds
14 of bear head18 sc.
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times24 sc.
Rnds 6 and 7: Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 8: *Sc2tog; repeat from *
around12 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.
Beak
With E, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work same as Round 1 of
bear head6 sc.
Rnd 2: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] twice8 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Stuff very lightly. Use tail to sew
beak to ducky head.
Facial Features
With B, embroider French knot
eyes. Sew ducky head to inner
tube.
Pail
With G, ch 2.
Rnds 13: Work same as Rounds
13 of head18 sc.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] 6 times24 sc.
Rnd 5: Working in back loops
only, sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] 3 times27 sc.
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9: [Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] 3 times30 sc.
Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11: [Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in
next sc] 3 times33 sc.
Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 13: Slip st in each sc around.
Handle
Ch 18, skip next 16 slip sts, slip st
in next slip st, turn, skip the slip st
just made, slip st in each of next
18 ch. Fasten off.
Gold Fish
With E, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work same as
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Rounds 1 and 2 of head12 sc. last ch. Fasten off. Sew one side
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around. fin to each side of gold fish.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 6 times18 sc. Bottom Fin
Rnds 512: Sc in each sc around. With E, ch 7, hdc in 2nd ch from
Rnd 13: *Sc2tog; repeat from * hook and in next ch, slip st in
around9 sc. Stuff piece lightly. next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, slip st
Rnd 14: [Sc2tog] 4 times, sc in in last ch. Fold fin in half. Sew
last sc5 sc. center to bottom of gold fish.
Row 15: Flatten last round,
working through both Facial Features
thicknesses, work 3 sc evenly With B, embroider French knot
spaced across, turn3 sc. eyes. For mouth, make 2 straight
Row 16: Ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch stitches.
from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in
next ch, dc in next ch (fin made), Finishing
skip next sc of Row 15, slip st Weave in any remaining ends.
in next sc, ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch Place accessories on bear.
from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in
next ch, dc in next ch (fin made), Designed by Michele Wilcox
slip st in last sc of Row 15. Turn. for Red Heart Yarn
Edging
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 PIN-CUSHION
Jar Toppers
Heres the perfect way to
store buttons or sewing needs with a
handy pincushion on top.

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Pin-Cushion Jar Topper
SIZES Rnd 4: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each ch-1 space around; slip st in top of
Small: fits 16-oz pint Mason jar of next 2 sc] 6 times; slip st in first sc beginning ch-2 to join60 (72) hdc.
Large: fits 32-oz wide-mouth quart to join24 sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Mason jar Rnd 5: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each Flower
of next 3 sc] 6 times; slip st in first sc Ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.
GAUGE to join30 sc. Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 2 (counts as a hdc), 11
21 sc = 4" (10 cm) Rnd 6: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each hdc in ring; slip st in top of beginning
26 rows sc = 4" (10 cm) of next 4 sc] 6 times; slip st in first sc ch-2 to join12 hdc.
Check your gauge. Change hook size to join36 sc. Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in same st as joining,
to obtain correct gauge. Rnd 7: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each (tr, dc) in next hdc, ch 2, [(slip st, ch 2,
of next 5 sc] 6 times; slip st in first sc to dc) in next hdc, (tr, dc) in next hdc, ch
SPECIAL STITCH join42 sc. Do not fasten off. 2] 5 times; join with slip st in base of
hdc2tog: [Yarn over, insert hook in Rnd 8: (Large size only) Ch 1, [2 sc beginning ch-26 petals. Fasten off
next stitch, yarn over and pull up in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc] 6 and weave in ends.
loop] twice, yarn over and draw times; slip st in first sc to join48 sc.
through all loops on hook. Do not fasten off. Assembly
Cushion Side (for small only) 1. With knife, carefully cut the foam
NOTES Continue working into last Round of ball in half.
Directions are for Small or Large size Top. 2. Slightly stretch a felt square to
unless otherwise noted. Rnds 8-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; cover the top of the ball. Cut a few
Do not use hot glue, as this can melt slip st in first sc to join42 sc. slits in order to keep felt smooth. Fold
the foam. Rnd 11: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each felt under ball about 1/2". Glue edges
of next 5 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of felt down, but do not glue felt
MATERIALS of next 3 sc] 9 times; slip st in first sc on round part of ball so pins can be
Yarn*: 1 ball of #700 Pink to join52 sc. Fasten off and weave inserted easily. Place a few pins in ball
Crochet hook: E-4 (5mm) in ends. to hold everything together until dry.
Large-eyed blunt needle Cushion Side (for large only) Place upside down so glue does not
2"(5 cm) foam ball (for small cover) Continue working into last Round of stick to surface.
2" (6.5 cm) foam ball (for large Top. 3. Cut a piece of felt to cover the
cover) Rnds 9-12: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; bottom cut edge of the ball and glue
Two 6" (15 cm) White felt squares or slip st in first sc to join48 sc it on. Place a few pins in the ball to
color to match yarn Rnd 13: Ch 2 (counts as a hdc), hdc in hold together until dry. Dry upside
Serrated knife same st as joining, hdc in each of next down so it does not stick to surface.
Tacky craft glue 3 sc, [2 hdc in next sc, hdc in each 4. Optional: Sew a Flower and button
Straight pins of next 3 sc] 11 times; slip st in top on top of the Pin Cushion.
Optional: 1/2" (12.7 mm) or 5/8" of beginning ch-2 to join60 hdc. 5. Place felt-covered foam ball half
(15.9 mm) button Fasten off and weave in ends. inside Pin Cushion cover. Glue bottom
Lid Side Band (Instructions for Large of ball to top of jar lid. When glue is
*RED HEART AUNT LYDIAS Bakers in parentheses) dry, slip outer piece of jar lid into place.
Cotton yarn was used for this project. Ch 60 (72); being careful not to twist, 6. Cut five 20" (51 cm) lengths of yarn.
join with a slip st to form a ring. Hold strands together and thread
INSTRUCTIONS Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as a hdc), hdc through Round 2 of Lid Side Band.
Pin Cushion Top in each ch around; slip st in top of See photo for placement. Place Lid
Ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring. beginning ch-2 to join60 (72) hdc. Side Band around outer piece of jar lid
Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; slip st in Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as hdc and ch-1), and tie strands of yarn together in a
first sc to join6 sc. [skip next hdc, hdc in next hdc, ch 1] knot. Clip yarn ends even. Slide knot
Rnd 2: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc] 6 times; around until 1 hdc remains, skip last inside the Band, or sew a Flower and
slip st in first sc to join12 sc. hdc; slip st in 2nd ch of beginning button over it.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in ch-3 to join30 (36) hdc and 30 (36)
next sc] 6 times; slip st in first sc to ch-1 spaces. Design by Jessie Rayot
join18 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc and for Red Heart Yarn

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 Log-Cabin
AFGHAN
Crochet a traditional quilting
pattern in bright summer colors.

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Log Cabin Afghan
SIZE
36" x 52" (91.5 x 132 cm)
GAUGE
7 sc + 8 rows = 4" (10 cm)
1 Block = 16" x 16" (40.5 x 40.5 cm)
Check your gauge. Change hook size to obtain
correct gauge.
SPECIAL STITCH
spike stitch: (Worked in Rnd 3 of Border.) Insert
hook in st on Rnd 1 (2 rnds below), yarn over and
draw up a loop to height of current rnd, yarn over
and draw through both loops on hook.
NOTES
Afghan is made from 6 Blocks. Blocks are sewn
together following Assembly Diagram; then a
Border is worked around the outside edge.
Each Block begins with a Center Square then Logs
are worked around the outer edges of the Center
Square. Follow Block illustration for arrangement of
Logs.
To change color, work last st of old color to
last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and
draw through all loops to complete the st.
Fasten off old color.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Change to B.
Log I
Rows 1-4: With B, ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Do
not fasten off.
Log II
Row 1: (WS) With B, do not turn, ch 1, work 12 sc
evenly across side edge of Log I and Center Square.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Log III
Row 1: (RS) Beg across opposite side of Center
Square foundation ch, join C with sc in first ch, work
11 more sc evenly across lower edge of Center
Square and side edge of Log II12 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Do not
fasten off.
Log IV
Row 1: (WS) With C, do not turn, work 16 sc evenly
across side edge of Log III, next edge of Center
Square and side edge of Log I.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Log V
Row 1: (RS) Join D with sc at beg of rem side edge
of Log II, work 15 more sc evenly across side edge of

MATERIALS
Yarn*:
2 balls of #100 New York White (A)
1 ball of #133 Syracuse Orange (B)
1 ball of #158 Pittsburgh Yellow (C)
2 balls of #102 Honolulu Pink (D)
2 balls of #194 Monterey Lime (E)
2 balls of #147 Minneapolis Purple (F)
3 balls of #107 Charlotte Blue (G)
1 ball of #149 Dallas Grey (H)
Crochet hook: P-15 (10 mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle

*Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn, hook, and

needle were used for this project.

INSTRUCTIONS
BLOCK (make 6)
Center Square
With A, ch 8.
Row 1: (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
each ch across7 sts.

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Log II, last row of Log I, and side edge of Log16 sc. across a short edge, work 53 sc evenly spaced across
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Do not short edge, ch 1 for corner, work 82 sc evenly spaced
fasten off. across long edge, ch 1 for corner, work 54 sc evenly
Log VI spaced across next short edge, ch 1 for corner, work
Row 1: (WS) With D, do not turn, work 19 sc evenly 82 sc evenly spaced across next long edge, ch 1; join
across side edge of Log V, last row of Log II, and side with sl st in first sc 272 sc.
edge of Log III. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten off. each ch-1 corner sp; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten
Log VII off.
Row 1: (RS) Join E with sc at beg of rem side edge Rnd 3: Note: You will be working spike sts in this
of Log IV, work 18 more sc evenly across side edge round. From RS, join H with sl st in 4th st following
of Log IV, last row of Log III, and side edge of Log the center sc of first 3-sc corner, ch 1, beg in same st
VI19 sc. as joining, (*spike in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Do not st, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st; rep
fasten off. from * to 4 sts before center sc of next 3-sc corner,
Log VIII spike in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in
Row 1: (WS) With E, do not turn, work 22 sc evenly next st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in corner st, dc in next st, hdc in
across side edge of Log VII, last row of Log IV, and next st, sc in next st) 4 times; join with sl st in first st.
side edge of Log V. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Log IX Design was provided by
Row 1: (RS) Join F with sc at beg of rem side edge Lion Brand Yarn Company
of Log VI, work 21 more sts evenly across side edge
of Log VI, last row of Log V, and side edge of Log
VIII22 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Do not
fasten off.
Log X
Row 1: (WS) With F, do not turn, work 25 sc evenly
across side edge of Log IX, last row of Log VI, and
side edge of Log VII.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten
off.
Log XI
Row 1: (RS) Join G with sc at beg of rem side edge
of Log VIII, work 24 more sts evenly across side
edge of Log VIII, last row of Log VII, and side edge
of Log X25 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Do not
fasten off.
Log XII
Row 1: (WS) With G, do not turn, work 28 sc
evenly across side edge of Log XI, last row of Log
VIII, and side edge of Log IX.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Fasten
off.

Finishing
Following a ssembly illustration, sew Blocks
together.
Border
Rnd 1: From RS, join A with sc in corner to work

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 Patriotic BEACH BAG
Use any combination
of bright colorsperfect
for shopping, too!

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Patriotic Beach Bag
SIZES sc. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next having Side Panels opposite each
15" (38 cm) wide x 8" (20.5 cm) deep st. Yoh and draw a loop through 2 other. With WS of 2 Panels tog, join
x 16" (40.5 cm) high loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw 2 strands of B with sl st to top left
through all loops on hookDc2tog corner. Ch 1. Working through both
GAUGE made. Dc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 dc thicknesses, work 1 row of sc evenly
12 dc and 6 rows using 2 strands of in each of next 3 sc. (2 dc in next sc) along side edge. Fasten off. Rep for
yarn tog = 4" (10 cm) twice. Rep from *, ending with: 2 dc rem Panels.
Check your gauge. Change hook in next sc. Join A. Turn. Base
size to obtain correct gauge. Row 3: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in first dc. With 2 strands of C, ch 49.
*1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Draw Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1
SPECIAL PATTERN up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn48
Stripe pattern: With A, work 2 rows. and draw through all loops on hook sc.
With B, work 2 rows. With A, work 2 - Sc2tog made. Sc2tog over next Row 2: ending with a WS row. Do
rows. With C, work 2 rows. 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. (2 not fasten off.
sc in next dc) twice. Rep from *, Join Base to Panels
NOTES ending with 2 sc in top of turning With RS of Base facing, place lower
To change color, work to last 2 ch. Turn.** edge of joined Panels behind Base
loops on hook. Draw loop of next First 3 rows of Stripe Pat are with WS of work tog, aligning
color through 2 loops on hook to completed. Keeping cont of Stripe corners of Base with joining rows of
complete st and proceed in next Pat, rep last 2 rows until work from Panels.
color. beg measures approx 14 ins [35.5 Next rnd: Ch 1. Working through
Bag can also be crocheted using cm], ending with 2 rows of B. both thicknesses, work 1 rnd of sc
Lily Sugarn Cream Ombres, but Next row: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in evenly around all 4 sides of Base.
add one ball of each color. first dc. *1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
(Sc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 sc in Top Edging
MATERIALS each of next 3 dc. Ch 4. Miss next 2 With RS of work facing, join 2
Yarn*: dc. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. (Sc2tog strands of B with sl st to any corner
6 balls of 00001 White (contrast over next 2 sts) twice. 1 sc in each of of top edge. Ch 1. Working from
A) next 3 dc.* 2 sc in each of next 2 dc. left to right instead of right to left
5 balls of 00095 Red (contrast B) Rep from * to * once more. 2 sc in as usual, work 1 rnd of reverse sc
6 balls of 00028 Delft Blue top of turning ch. Turn. evenly around top edge. Join with sl
(contrast C) Next row: Ch 3. 1 dc in first sc st to first sc. Fasten off.
Crochet hook: H-8 (5 mm) (counts as 2 dc). *1 dc in each of Handles (Make 2).
Large-eyed blunt needle next 3 sc. (Dc2tog over next 2 sts) With 2 strands of B, ch 95 loosely.
twice. 1 dc in each of next 2 sts. 6 Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc
*Spinrite Lily Sugarn Cream yarn dc in next ch-4 sp. 1 dc in each of in each ch to end of ch. Turn94 sc.
was used for this project. next 2 sts. (Dc2tog over next 2 sts) Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end
twice. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. *2 of row. Turn.
INSTRUCTIONS dc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * Rep last row once more. Fasten off.
Front and Back Panels (Make 2) to * once more. 2 dc in last sc. Join
With 2 strands of C held tog, ch 49. C. Turn. Finishing
**Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Work a further 2 rows in pat. Fasten With RS of Tote facing, push ends of
1 sc in each of next 3 ch. *1 hdc in off. Handle through slits of Front Panel
next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 Side Panels (Make 2). to WS. Sew ends together. Hold
hdc in next ch. 1 sc in each of next With 2 strands of C tog, ch 37. halves of Handle together and wrap
8 ch. Rep from* to last 8 ch. 1 hdc in Work from ** to ** as given for Front center 4 (10 cm) of Handle with 2
next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 and Back Panels. Cont in Stripe Pat strands of A. Fasten ends securely.
hdc in next ch. 1 sc in each of next 4 until work from beg measures 16 Repeat for Back Panel.
ch. Turn. (40.5 cm). Fasten off.
Row 2: Ch 3. 1 dc in first sc (counts Join Panels Design provided by
as 2 dc). *1 dc in each of next 3 Arrange Panels to form a rectangle, Spinrite Yarn

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 Mini PURSE
Crochet the perfect
little bag to carry just the essentials when youre
SIZE 9" depth
GAUGE
18 sc x 9 rows = 4"
Check your gauge. Change hook
size to obtain correct gauge.
MATERIALS
Yarn*: 5 balls of #74-08
Curacao Coral
Crochet hook: K-10 (6.5 mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle
*Premier Yarns Macra-Made yarn
was used for this project.
INSTRUCTIONS
Strap
Ch 113.
Row 1: Working in the back
bumps of beg-ch, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sc in each ch
across112 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across. Turn. Fasten off.
Front/Back (make 2)
Ch 6, sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 7 sc in ring, sl st in 1st
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on-the-go!
sc to join7 sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around,
sl st in 1st sc to join14 sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join21 sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 2 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join28 sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 3 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join35 sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 4 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join42 sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 5 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join49 sc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 6 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join56 sc.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 7 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join63 sc.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 8 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join70 sc.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in
16
next 9 sc] around, sl st in 1st sc to
join77 sc.
Front Only
Rnd 12: Working through Front
and Strap, ch 1, sc in next 44 sc,
working in Front only, sc in next 33
sc, sl st in 1st sc to join. Fasten off.
Back Only
Rnd 12: Working through Back
and opposite edge of Strap
starting at the same point as Front,
ch 1, sc in next 44 sc, working in
Back only, sc in next 16 sc, (sc, ch 5,
sc) in next sc, sc in next 16 sc, sl st
in 1st sc to join. Fasten off.
Button
Ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, sl st in 1st
sc to join.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc2tog across, sl st in
1st sc to join. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Sew seam in Strap.
Fold loose section of Front down.
Sew down using Button at center
Front. .
Design provided by
Premier Yarns
Quick & Easy Crochet
 Garden COVERLET
flowers and leaves to this pretty
Add more
flower accent and watch your garden grow!

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Garden Coverlet
SIZE join, sc in next hdc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in
24" x 32 (61 x 81.5 cm) next 2 hdc, sc in next ch-1 sp, *sc in next 2 hdc, (sc,
ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in next 2 hdc, sc in next
GAUGE ch-1 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc.
1 Hexagon = 4 "x 4" Fasten off.
(11.5 x 10 cm)
Check your gauge. Change hook size to obtain Finishing
correct gauge. Sew Hexagons together following assembly
illustration. Weave in ends.
SPECIAL STITCHES
2-dc cluster (2-dc Cl): Yarn over, insert hook in ring Design provided by
and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 Lion Brand Yarn Company
loops) 2 times, yarn over and draw through all loops
on hook.
3-dc cluster (3-dc Cl): Yarn over, insert hook in ring
and draw up a loop, yarn over
and draw through 2 loops)
3 times, yarn over and draw
through all loops on hook.

MATERIALS
Yarn*:
1 ball of #098 Lamb (A)
1 ball of #132 Goldfish (B)
1 ball of #169 Sweet Pea (C)
2 balls of #103 Lullaby Pink
(D)
Crochet hook*: J-10 (6 mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle*

*Lion Brand Vannas Choice

Baby yarn, hook, and needle
were used for this project.

INSTRUCTIONS
HEXAGON (Make 53: 7 with A,
10 with B, 12 with C, and 24
with D)
Ch 6; join with sl st in first ch to
form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2-dc Cl in ring, ch
3, (3-dc Cl, ch 3) 5 times; join
with sl st in first cluster6
clusters at end of this rnd.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 2,
(hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in same ch-3
sp, ch 1, *(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in
next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from *
around; join with sl st in top of
beginning ch.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as

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 DAISY
Duo

Add color and style

to a summer tea
party or luncheon.

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Daisy Tea Cozy
SIZE
9"x 8" (23 x 20.5 cm) to fit 6 cup
tea pot
GAUGE
14 hdc and 10 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Check your gauge. Change hook
size to obtain correct gauge.
NOTE
To change color, work to last 2
loops on hook. Draw loop of next
color through 2 loops on hook to
complete st and proceed. Ch 2
does not count as hdc.
SPECIAL PATTERN
Stripe Pattern: Work 2 rows with
MC. Work 2 rows with A. Work 2
rows with MC. Work 2 rows with
B. Work 2 rows with MC. Work 2
rows with A. Work 2 rows with
MC.
MATERIALS
Yarn*: (1 ball each)
#00083 Cornflower Blue (main
color, MC)
#00010 Yellow (contrast A)
#00001 White (contrast B)
Crochet hook: G-6 (4 mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle.
*Spinrite Bernat Lily Sugar
n Cream yarn was used for this
project.
INSTRUCTIONS
Tea Cozy (Make 2)
With MC, ch 37.
Row 1: (WS) 1 hdc in 3rd ch from
hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of
ch. Turn35 hdc.
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in 1st hdc. 1
hdc in next hdc through back
loop only. *1 hdc in next hdc
through front loop only. 1 hdc
in next hdc through back loop
only. Rep from * to last hdc. 1
hdc in last hdc. Turn. First row of
Stripe Pat is complete. Rep last
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row until 14 rows of Stripe Pat are
complete.
Next row: (RS) With MC, ch 1.
Working through both loops, 1
sc in first hdc. *Draw up a loop in
each of next 2 hdc. Yoh and draw
through all 3 loops on hook
sc2tog made. Rep from * to end
of row18 sts.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st.
*Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from
* to last sc. 1 sc in last sc10 sts.
Rep last row once more6 sts.
Fasten off.
Edging
With RS of work facing, join MC
with sl st to top left corner. Ch 1.
Work 22 sc down left side of piece
to foundation ch. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, join MC
with sl st to bottom right corner.
Ch 1. Work 22 sc up right side of
piece. Fasten off.
Assemble
Place markers on side edges 2 (5
cm) from top and bottom. With
WS facing of both pieces, crochet
both sides tog from top edge
down to marker and from bottom
edge up to marker, leaving
openings for handle and spout.
With RS facing, join MC with sl st
to bottom edge at side seam.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working from left
to right instead of from right to
left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in
each st around. Join with sl st to
first sc. Fasten off.
Daisy Motif
With MC, ch 5. Join with sl st to
form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1. 10 sc in ring. Join A
with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc.
*Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook.
1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch.
1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Skip
next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from
* around. Join with sl st to first
sc5 petals.
Rnd 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in missed sc in
20
last rnd. *Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from
hook. 1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc in
next ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch.
1 sc in next skipped sc in last rnd.
Rep from * around. Join with sl st
to first sc. 5 petals. Fasten off.
Note: 5 petals from 2nd rnd should
alternate with 5 petals from 3rd
rnd.
Finishing
Sew Daisy Motif to top of Tea
Cozy as shown in picture.
Design provided by
Spinrite Yarn
Daisy Apron
GAUGE
13 hdc and 8 rows = 4 (10 cm)
Check your gauge. Change hook
size to obtain correct gauge.
SPECIAL PATTERN
Stripe Pattern: Work 5 rows with
MC.Work 1 row with C. Work 2
rows with MC. Work 2 rows with A.
Work 2 rows with MC. Work 1 row
with C. Work 5 rows with MC.
NOTE
To change color: Work to last 2
loops on hook. Draw loop of next
color through 2 loops on hook to
complete st and proceed. Ch 2
does not count as hdc.
MATERIALS
Yarn*:
4 balls of Blue (main color, MC)
1 ball of Yellow (contrast A)
1 ball of White (contrast B)
1 ball of Green (contrast C)
Crochet hook: G-6 (4 mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle
*Spinrite Bernat LILY Sugarn
Cream yarn was used for this
project.
Quick & Easy Crochet
INSTRUCTIONS
Apron Skirt
With MC, ch 87.
Row 1: (WS) 1 hdc in 3rd ch from
hook.1 hdc in each ch to end of
ch. 85 hdc. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in 1st hdc. 1
hdc in next hdc through back
loop only. *1 hdc in next hdc
through front loop only. 1 hdc in
next hdc through back loop only.
Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in
last hdc. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg
measures 15 (38 cm).
Next row: Ch 2. Working through
both loops, 1 hdc in each hdc to
end of row. Fasten off.
Pleats
With RS of apron facing, place
marker along top edge 6 (15 cm)
from either side. Fold 1 inch (2.5
cm) pleat and pin in position.
Ties and Waistband
Row 1: With A, ch 42. With RS
facing, join with sl st to upper
left corner of Apron. Working
through all thicknesses of pleats,
work 1 sc in each st across top of
Apron to end of row. Ch 43. Turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
1 sc in each of next 41 ch. 1 sc
in each sc across. 1 sc in each of
next 42 ch. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to
end of row. Rep last row once
more. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, join B
with sl st to any corner of Tie.
Work one rnd of sc around. Tie
and outer edge of Apron, having
3 sc in each outside corner
and sc2tog in inner corners as
follows: (Draw up a loop in next
st) twice. Yoh and draw through all
3 loops on hooksc2tog made.
Join with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: Working from left to
right instead of from right to
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left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in
each sc around. Join with sl st to
first sc. Fasten off.
Pocket
With MC, ch 41.
Row 1: (WS) 1 hdc in 3rd ch from
hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end
of ch39 hdc. Turn. 1st row of
Stripe Pat is completed. Keeping
cont of Stripe pat, proceed as
follows:
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in 1st hdc. 1
hdc in next hdc through back
loop only. *1 hdc in next hdc
through front loop only. 1 hdc
in next hdc through back loop
only. Rep from *to last hdc. 1 hdc
in last hdc. Turn. Rep last row
until 18 rows of Stripe Pat are
complete. Fasten off.
With RS facing, join B with sl st
to lower right corner of Pocket.
Work 18 sc up right side, 3 sc in
corner, 37 sc across top, 3 sc in
corner, 18 sc down left side, 3 sc
in corner, 37 sc across bottom
and 3 sc in corner. Join with sl st
to first sc.
Next rnd: Working from left to
right instead of from right to
left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in
each sc around. Join with sl st to
first sc. Fasten off.
Bib
With MC, ch 35.
Row 1: (WS) 1 hdc in 3rd ch from
hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of
ch. Turn33 hdc.
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in 1st hdc. 1
hdc in next hdc through back
loop only. *1 hdc in next hdc
through front loop only. 1 hdc in
next hdc through back loop only.
Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in
last hdc. Turn. Rep last row until
work from beg measures 9 (23
cm). Fasten off.
With RS facing, join B with sl st to
bottom right corner of Bib. Work
18 sc up right side, 3 sc in corner,
31 sc across top, 3 sc in corner
and 18 sc down left side of Bib.
Leave bottom edge unworked.
Do not turn.
Next rnd: Working from left to
right instead of from right to
left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in
each sc around Bib. Sew bottom
edge of Bib to Waistband,
centering Bib with Apron Skirt.
Ties for Bib (make 2)
With A, ch 81. 1 hdc in 3rd ch
from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to
end of ch80 hdc. Fasten off.
Daisy Motif (make 2)
With Yellow, ch 5. Join in rnd.
Rnd 1: Ch 1. 10 sc in rnd. Join
White with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: With White, ch 1. 1 sc in
first sc.
*Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook.
1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1
dc in each of next 3 ch.
Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep
from * around. Join with sl st to
first sc5 petals.
Rnd 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in missed sc
in last rnd. *Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch
from hook. 1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc
in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 3
ch. 1 sc in next missed sc in last
rnd. Rep from * around. Join with
sl st to first sc. 5 petals.
Note: 5 petals from 2nd rnd should
alternate with 5 petals from 3rd
rnd. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew one Daisy Motif to each
upper corner of Bib as shown in
picture. Sew Ties and Pocket to
Apron as shown. Stitch middle
of Pocket at center of Apron
through all thicknesses.
Design provided by
Spinrite Yarn
Quick & Easy Crochet
 Scalloped
This light and easy
Top
summer sweater will
dress up any plain
skirt or pants.

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Scalloped Top
INSTRUCTIONS
SKILL Back
Intermediate Ch 74 (88, 102, 116, 130) (includes 4 ch for set-
up row). Work set-up row5 (6, 7, 8, 9) repeats
SIZES across. Work even in Scallop St pattern until piece
Finished bust: S 40"(101.5 cm); measures 12 (13, 13, 14, 14)" [30.5 (33, 33, 35.5,
M 48" (122 cm); L 56" (142 cm); 35.5)cm].
XL 64" (162.5 cm); 2XL 72 (183 cm)
Finished length: S 21" (56 cm); Shape Sleeves
M 22" (56 cm); L 23 (58 cm); Use open stitch marker to mark current position.
XL 24" (61 cm); 2XL 25" (63.5 cm) Using a separate ball of yarn, join with a slip stitch
to left end of last row (opposite working yarn
GAUGE position), attaching it to top of turning chain, ch
14 sts and 6 rows = 4" (10cm) in Scallop Stitch 14. Cut yarn. Return to working yarn at beginning
Check your gauge. Change hook size to obtain of this row, ch 18. Turn.
correct gauge. Next row: Work one new pattern repeat across
beginning ch, continue across body sts in pattern,
PATTERN STITCH work one new pattern repeat across ending ch.
Scallop Stitch (multiple of 14): Chain multiple of Work even until sleeve measures 9 (9, 10, 10, 11)
14 plus 4 for set-up row. [23 (23, 25.25, 25.5, 28)cm]. Fasten off, leaving
Set-up row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 2 3yds/274m of yarn when finishing each piece.
ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc2tog into next
ch and 4th ch(skipping 3 ch), ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in Front
next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, Work same as Back.
dc) into next ch; repeat from * across, ending last
repeat (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch. Turn. Sew Seams
Row 1 and all following rows: Ch 4 (counts as 1 Sew side and underarm seams. Mark center 12"
dc + 1 ch), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, skip (30.5cm) for neck opening.
next ch-1sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog into
next 2 ch-1 sps, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip Join 1st Shoulder
next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) into Using long yarn tail, work one more row in pattern
next ch-1 sp; repeat from * ending last repeat (dc, as follows: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), sl st to matching
ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in top of scallop on other side of shoulder, (dc, ch 1, dc) in
turning ch. Turn. first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next
ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog into next 2 ch-1 sps, ch 1,
MATERIALS dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch
Yarn: #9766 Lemon Meringue (main color, MC) 1, dc, sl st to matching scallop on other side of
S (3 balls), M (4 balls), shoulder, dc, ch 1, dc) into next ch-1 sp; repeat
L (4 balls), XL (5 balls), from *across neck opening, ending on a scallop.
2XL (5 balls) Leave yarn attached.
Crochet hook: I-9 (5.5mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle Join 2nd Shoulder. Work same as first shoulder. Try
Open stitch marker on for desired neck opening size. Add or remove
shoulder joins to customize. Fasten off.
*Spinrite Caron Simply Soft yarn
was used for this project. Finishing
Use blunt needle to weave in ends.

Designed by Lorna Miser

for Spinrite Yarn

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 DOG BED
& Kerchief
Crochet a soft pillow
for your pooch
and add a colorful
matching neck scarf!

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Dog Bed & Kerchief
from * around. Ch 1. Join with sl st Motif 4 (make 12).
SIZES to top of ch 3. Fasten off. Make as given for Motif 3,
Bed: 36" (91.5 cm) square Rnd 2: Join B with sl st to any substituting C for E, A for B and D
Kerchief: 34" (86.5 cm) wide x 11" ch-1 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc for A.
(28 cm) deep in same sp as sl st. *(2 dc in next Motif 5 (make 12).
ch-1 sp) twice. (2 tr. Ch 3. 2 tr) in With A, ch 5. Join with sl st to first
GAUGE next ch-1 sp.** 2 dc in next ch-1 ch to form a ring.
14 sc and 15 rows = 4" [10 cm] sp. Rep from * twice more, then Rnd 1: Ch 5 (counts as hdc and ch
Check your gauge. Change hook from * to ** once. Join with sl st to 3). (3 hdc. Ch 3) 3 times in ring. 2
size to obtain correct gauge. top of ch 3. Fasten off. hdc in ring. Join with sl st to 2nd
Rnd 4: Join A with sl st to any ch of ch 5. Fasten off.
SPECIAL STITCHES corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 3. Rnd 2: Join B with sl st to any
Dcbp: Yoh and draw up a loop 2 dc) all in same sp as sl st. *1 dc ch-3 sp. Ch 2 (does not count as
around post of next st at back of in each of next 10 sts. (2 dc. Ch 3. hdc). 2 hdc in same sp as sl st.
work inserting hook from right 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * *Dcfp around each of next 3 sts.**
to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 twice more. 1 dc in each of next (2 hdc. Ch 3. 2 hdc) in next ch-3
loops on hook) twice. 10 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch sp. Rep from * twice more, then
Dcfp: Yoh and draw up a loop 3. from * to ** once. 2 hdc in next
around post of next st at front of Rnd 5: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first
work inserting hook from right st . *1 sc in each dc to next corner hdc. Fasten off.
to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 ch-3 sp. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next Rnd 3: Join E with sl st to any ch-3
loops on hook) twice. ch-3 sp. Rep from * around. Join sp. Ch 2 (does not count as hdc).
with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. 2 hdc in same sp as sl st. *Dcbp
MATERIALS Motif 2 (make 12) around each of next 2 sts. Dcfp
Yarn*: Make as given for Motif 1, around each of next 3 sts. Dcbp
5 balls of #01317 Hot Purple substituting B for A, D for C and E around each of next 2 sts.** (2
4 balls of #01742 Hot Blue for B. hdc. Ch 3. 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp.
3 balls of #01740 Hot Pink Motif 3 (make 12). Rep from * twice more, then from
5 balls of #01699 Tangerine With E, ch 5. Join with sl st to first * to ** once. 2 hdc in next ch-3 sp.
4 balls of #01712 Hot Green ch to form a ring. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Crochet hook: G-6 (4 mm) Rnd 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch Fasten off.
36" (91.5 cm) square Pillow 2). (1 dc. Ch 3. 1 dc. Ch 2) 3 times Rnd 4: Join D with sl st to any ch-3
form in ring. 1 dc in ring. Ch 3. Join B sp. Ch 2 (does not count as hdc).
Large-eyed blunt needle with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5. 2 hdc in same sp as sl st. *Dcbp
Rnd 2: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc). around each of next 4 sts. Dcfp
*Spinrite Bernat Lily Sugarn *2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next around each of next 3 sts. Dcbp
Cream yarn was used for this dc. (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch-3 around each of next 4 sts.** (2
project. sp.** 1 dc in next dc. Rep from hdc. Ch 3. 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp.
* twice more, then from * to ** Rep from * twice more, then from
INSTRUCTIONS once. Join A with sl st to top of ch * to ** once. 2 hdc in next ch-3 sp.
BED 3. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Motif 1 (make 12) Rnd 3: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc). Fasten off.
With A, ch 5. Join with sl st to first *1 dc in each dc to next ch-3 sp. Rnd 5: Join A with sl st to any ch-3
ch to form a ring. (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp. sp. Ch 2 (does not count as hdc).
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in Rep from * 3 times more. 1 dc in 2 hdc in same sp as sl st. *Dcbp
ring. (Ch 1. 2 dc) 7 times in ring. each of next 2 dc. Join E with sl st around each of next 6 sts. Dcfp
Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. to top of ch 3. around each of next 3 sts. Dcbp
Fasten off. Rnd 4: With E, ch 3 (counts as dc). around each of next 6 sts.** (2
Rnd 2: Join C with sl st in any ch-1 *1 dc in each st to corner ch-3 sp. hdc. Ch 3. 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp.
sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (1 dc. Ch (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from
1. 2 dc ) in same sp as sl st. *(Ch Rep from * around. Join with sl st * to ** once. 2 hdc in next ch-3 sp.
1. 2 dc) twice in next ch-1 sp. Rep to top of ch 3. Fasten off. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first hdc.
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Rnd 6: With A, ch 1. *1 sc in each
st to next corner ch-3 sp. (1 sc .
Ch 3. 1 sc) in ch-3 sp. Rep from *
around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Motif 6 (make 12).
Make as given for Motif 5,
substituting D for A, C for E and E
for D.
Assembly
See illustration to join Motifs for
Top and Bottom as follows:
With RS of Motifs tog, join B
with sl st to any corner. Working
through both thicknesses, work sl
st in each sc across side of Motifs
to opposite corner.
With WS of Top and Bottom tog,
join B with sl st to any corner.
Working through both thicknesses,
work sl st in each sc across 3
sides. Insert pillow form. Crochet
remaining side closed.
KERCHIEF
Make Motif 2 same as for Bed.
With RS of work facing, join D
with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp.
**Row 1: (RS). Ch 5 (counts as dc
and ch 2). Skip next sc of Motif.
Sl st in each of next 2 sc up right
side of Motif. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 sc in
ch-5 sp. Ch 3. 1
dc in 3rd ch of
same ch 5. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 5
(counts as dc and
ch 2). 1 sc in next
ch-3 sp. Ch 3. 1 sc
in next ch-2 sp.
Ch 2. Skip next sc
of Motif. Sl st in
each of next 2 sc
up right side of
Motif. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 2. 1 sc
in next ch-2 sp.
Ch 3. 1 sc in next
ch-3 sp. Ch 3. 1
sc in next ch-5
sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch
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of same ch 5. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 5 (counts as dc and
ch 2). *1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3.
Rep from * to last ch-2 sp. 1 sc in
next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Skip next sc of
Motif. Sl st in each of next 2 sc up
right side of Motif. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 2. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp.
*Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep
from * to last ch-5 sp. Ch 3. 1 sc
in next ch-5 sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch of
same ch 5. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then
5th row once, ending with sl st
in corner ch-3 sp of Motif. Fasten
off.**
Left Side
With WS of work facing, join D
with sl st to diagonally opposite
ch-3 sp of Motif. Work from ** to
** same as above, ending with sl
st in same corner ch-3 sp of Motif
as for Right Side. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, join D
with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5 at Right
Side.
Next row: Ch 5 (counts as dc
and ch 2). *1 sc in next ch-3 sp.
Ch 3. Rep from * to last ch-5 sp.
Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-5 sp. 1 dc in
3rd ch of same ch 5. Turn. Rep last
row 4 times more.
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Edging and Ties
With RS of work facing, join D
with sl st to rem corner ch-3 sp
of Motif. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp.
Working up right side of Motif, (Ch
3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc) 5
times. Ch 3. 1 sc in first ch-5 sp of
Right Side. *Ch 3. 1 sc in next sp.
Rep from * to corner ch-5 sp. Ch
3. 1 sc in corner ch-5 sp. Ch 13. 1
sc in 2nd ch from hook and each
of next 11 ch for tie. 1 sc in same
ch-5 sp. Working across longer
side of Kerchief, **ch 3. 1 sc in next
ch-3 sp. Rep from ** to last ch-5
sp. 1 sc in corner ch-5 sp. Ch 13. 1
sc in 2nd ch from hook and each
of next 11 ch for tie. 1 sc in same
ch-5 sp. Working down left side of
Kerchief, ***ch 3. 1 sc in next sp.
Rep from *** to corner ch-5 sp.
(Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next
sc) 5 times. Ch 3. 1 sc in corner
ch-3 sp at bottom of Kerchief. Ch
3. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten
off.
Design provided by
Spinrite Yarn
Quick & Easy Crochet
 Cache BASKETS
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Cache Baskets
SIZES * around. Join with sl st in first 10 (12-14) [25.5 cm (30.5-35.5)].
Small: 11" (28 cm) diameter sc42 sc. Do not fasten off.
x 12" (30.5 cm) high Rnd 8: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1
Medium: 13" (34.5 cm) diameter sc in each of next 6 sc. Rep from Handles
x 14" (35.5 cm) high * around. Join with sl st in first Rnd 1: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next
Large: 15" (38 cm) diameter x 16" sc48 sc. 9 (12-15) sc. Ch 6. Skip next 6 sc.1
(40.5 cm) high sc in each of next 18 (24-30) sc.
Medium and Large Versions only: Ch 6. Skip next 6 sc. 1 sc in each
GAUGE Rnd 9: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 of next 9 (12-15) sc. Join with sl st
6 sc and 6 rows = 4" (10 cm) sc in each of next 7 sc. Rep from in first sc.
Check your gauge. Change hook * around. Join with sl st in first Rnd 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next
size to obtain correct gauge. sc54 sc. 9 (12-15) sc. 10 sc in next ch-6 sp.
Rnd 10: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 1 sc in each of next 18 (24-30) sc.
MATERIALS sc in each of next 8 sc. Rep from 10 sc in next ch-6 sp. 1 sc in each
Yarn*: 3 balls of #88021 Linen * around. Join with sl st in first of next 9 (12-15) sc. Join with sl st
(small) sc60 sc. to first sc.
5 balls of #88609 New Gold Rnd 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc
(medium) Large Version only: around56sc (68-80). Join with
6 balls of #88206 Teal (large) Rnd 11: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Crochet hook: N-15 (10 mm) sc in each of next 9 sc. Rep from
Large-eyed blunt needle * around. Join with sl st in first Design provided by
Stitch marker sc66 sc. Spinrite Yarn
Rnd 12: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc
*Spinrite Bernat Mega Bulky in each of next 10 sc. Rep from *
yarn was used for this project. around. Join
with sl st in
INSTRUCTIONS first sc. 72 sc.
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. All Versions:
Join with sl st in first sc. Next rnd:
Rnd 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc Ch 1. Work-
around. Join with sl st in first ing into back
sc12 sc. loops only, 1
Rnd 3: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc
sc in next sc. Rep from * around. around. Join
Join with sl st in first sc18 sc. with sl st in
Rnd 4: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 first sc. Place
sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from marker at end
* around. Join with sl st in first of rnd.
sc24 sc. Next rnd: Ch
Rnd 5: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 1. Working into
sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from both loops, 1
* around. Join with sl st in first sc in each sc
sc30 sc. around. Join
Rnd 6: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 with sl st in
sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from first sc.
* around. Join with sl st in first Rep last rnd
sc36 sc. until work
Rnd 7: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 from marked
sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from rnd measures

Summer 2015 28 Quick & Easy Crochet

 Summer Days
SHAWL
Crochet the perfect
light wrap for cool
breezesand
air-conditioning.

Summer 2015 29 Quick & Easy Crochet

Summer Days Shawl
SIZE Rows 2-35: Ch 5, slip st in same ch-space, work (ch 5,
Triangle: 47" wide x 22" deep (119 cm x 56 cm) slip st in next ch-space) to marked ch-space, ch 5, slip
st in same ch-space (mark this ch-space), work (ch 5,
GAUGE slip st in next ch-space) to last ch-space, ch 5, slip st
20 dc = 4 (10 cm) with double thread in last ch-space, ch 3, dc in same ch-space. Turn.
Check your gauge. Change hook size to obtain
correct gauge. Edging
Row 1: *Ch 1, (dc, ch 5, dc) in next ch-5 space; repeat
MATERIALS from *, ending with sc in last ch-5 space. Turn.
Thread*: 6 balls of #700 Pink Row 2: Slip st in first ch-5 space, ch 3, 4 dc in same
Crochet Hook: H-8 (5mm) ch-5-space, *skip next ch-1 space, 5 dc in next ch-5
Large-eyed blunt needle space; repeat from *, ending with sc in beginning
ch-1 of last row. Turn.
*Red Heart AUNT LYDIAS Bakers Cotton thread was Row 3: *Ch 3, slip st in next dc, (skip next dc, ch 3, slip
used for this project. st in next dc) twice; repeat from * to end. Fasten off.

INSTRUCTIONS Finishing
With thread held double, ch 8. Slip st in 6th ch from Weave in ends. Block to measurements.
hook, ch 5, slip st in next ch, ch 3, dc in last ch. Turn.
Row 1: Ch 5, slip st in same ch-space, ch 5, slip st in Design by Nazanin Fard
next ch-space, ch 5 slip st in same ch-space (mark for Red Heart Yarn
this ch-space), ch 5, slip st in last ch-space, ch 3, dc in
same ch-space. Turn.

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 Stylish HAT This cloche hat-inspired
pattern will add an

Old World
elegance to
any outfit.

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Stylish Hat
Rnd 6: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next around; join with sl st in first sc.
SIZE sc, [sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 Repeat this process, working rev
21" (53.5cm) circumference at band times, sc in next 6 sc36 sc. sc in free front loops of Rounds 26
Rnd 7: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next and 27.
GAUGE sc, [sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 Bow
Gauge is not critical for this project. times, sc in next 4 sc40 sc. Ch 4.
Rnd 8: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook
SPECIAL STITCH sc, [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 and in each remaining ch across.
reverse single crochet (rev sc) Work times, sc in last 3 sc48 sc. Turn3 sc.
single crochet in opposite direction Rnd 9: Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in
by inserting hook in next stitch (to sc, [sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc] next sc, sc in last sc. Turn4 sc.
the right if right-handed, and to the 3 times, sc in next 6 sc52 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in
left if left-handed), yarn over and Rnd 10: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next next 2 sc, sc in last sc. Turn6 sc.
draw up a loop, yarn over and draw sc, [sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc] Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
through both loops on hook. 3 times, sc in next 10 sc56 sc. Turn.
Rnd 11: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [sk next
NOTES sc, [sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 sc, sc in next sc] twice, sc in last sc.
Hat is worked in continuous times, sc in next 2 sc64 sc. Turn4 sc.
rounds, with RS facing throughout. Rnd 12: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sk next sc,
Do not turn and do not join at sc, [sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 sc in next 2 sc. Turn3 sc.
end of rounds, unless otherwise times, sc in next 6 sc72 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, insert hook in first
instructed. Place a marker to Rnd 13: Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc and draw up a loop (2 loops on
indicate end of round and move t sc, [sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 hook), sk next sc, insert hook in last
marker up as work continues. times, sc in next 3 sc80 sc. sc and
Increases are staggered, to Rnds 1425: Sc in each sc around. draw up a loop (3 loops on hook),
produce a rounder, less hexagonal Sl st in next st. yarn over and draw through all
shape. Band Base loops on hook. Fasten off.
To reduce finishing time, weave in Note: The band base rounds are With RS facing, and working across
ends as work progresses. joined with sl st at the end of each opposite side of foundation ch, join
round. yarn with sl st in first ch, ch 1, sc in
MATERIALS Rnds 2628: Ch 1, working in back each ch across3 sc.
Yarn*: 1 ball of blue loops only, sc in each sc around; Repeat Rows 27 for other end of
Crochet hook: G-6 (4mm) join with sl st in first sc. bow. Fasten off.
Large-eyed blunt needle Rnd 29: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; Bow Center
Stitch marker join with sl st in first sc. Ch 6; join with sl st in first ch to
Brim form a ring, taking care not to twist
*Spinrite Caron Simply Soft yarn Note: Resume working in continuous ch.
was used for this project. rounds. Do not join at the end of Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around;
rounds. join with sl st in first sc. Do not
INSTRUCTIONS Rnd 30: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next turn6 sc.
Ch 2. sc, [sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around;
Rnd 1: (RS) Work 4 sc in 2nd ch times, sc in next 7 sc88 sc. join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
from hook; do not join and do not Rnd 31: Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next Finishing
turn4 sc. sc, [sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc] Insert bow into bow center. Sew
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc 7 times, sc in next 5 sc96 sc. bow to side of band, as shown in
around8 sc. Rnds 32 and 33: Sc in each sc photograph. Use blunt needle to
Rnd 3: Work 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in next st. Fasten off. weave in all ends.
around16 sc. Band
Rnd 4: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] With RS facing, join yarn with sl st Designed by Kim Guzman
8 times24 sc. in free front loop of any sc in Round for Spinrite Yarns
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 25, ch 1, rev sc in each free front
sc] 8 times32 sc. loop
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 Flower
CARDI
Every little girl will
love a sweater
covered with colorful
dimensional
flowers.

Summer 2015 33 Quick & Easy Crochet

Flower Cardi
SIZES
6 mo (18 mo, 2 yr, 4 yr, 6 yr)
Note: Shown in 4-year size.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 18 (20, 22, 24, 26)"
Length: 10 (11, 12, 14, 15)"
GAUGE
18 dc x 9 rows = 4"
Check your gauge. Change hook
size to obtain correct gauge.
MATERIALS
Yarn*:
2 (2, 2, 2, 3) balls of #27-02
Cream (main color, MC)
ball each:
#27-06 Bright Pink (contrast 1,
C1)
#27-04 Turquoise (contrast 2,
C2)
#27-07 Bright Peach (contrast
3, C3)
#27-09 Lavender (contrast 4,
C4)
Crochet hook: E/4 (3.5 mm)
Large-eyed blunt needle
Five 5/8" buttons
*Premier Yarns Cotton Fair yarn
was used for this project.
INSTRUCTIONS
FLOWERS (Make 2 each of A, B, C,
D, E, and F.)
Ch 6, join with sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 12 sc into ring,
join with sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 5 (counts as 1 tr, ch 2),
sk next sc, [tr into next sc, ch 2, sk
next sc] 5 times, join with sl st to
3rd ch of beg ch-5.
Rnd 3: Sl st to next sp, ch 1, [hdc,
dc, tr, dc, hdc] into each sp, join
with sl st to first hdc6 petals.
Rnd 4: Working behind petals, sl
st into base of next 2 sts, ch 1, dc
into base of same tr as last sl st,
[ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc into base of
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next tr] 5 times, ch 3, join with sl 12) dc rem.
st to 1st dc. Dec row 4: Sl st in 1st dc, ch 3, dc
Rnd 5: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, in next 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) sts8 (9, 9,
[hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc] into each 10, 11) dc rem.
ch-3 sp, join with sl st to 1st dc. Work even in dc until Right Front
Fasten off. measures 4 (4, 4, 5, 5)".
Flower A: Beg ch, Rnd 1: C1; Rnds Fasten off.
3-4: C4; Rnd 5: C1. Back
Flower B: Beg ch, Rnd 1: C3; Rnds With RS facing, count 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
3-4: C2; Rnd 5: C3. sts from Right Front-this is side
Flower C: Beg ch, Rnd 1: C4; Rnds seam. Count over 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
3-4: C2; Rnd 5: C1. more sts. Attach MC.
Flower D: Beg ch, Rnd 1: C2; Rnds Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 37 (39, 41,
3-4: C3; Rnd 5: C4. 43, 47) sts. Turn.
Flower E: Beg ch, Rnd 1: C4; Rnds Rep Row 1 until Back meas 4 (4,
3-4: C1; Rnd 5: C2. 4, 5, 5)". Fasten off.
Flower F: Beg ch, Rnd 1: C1; Rnds Left Front
3-4: C3; Rnd 5: C4. With RS facing, count 2 (4, 6, 8,
10) sts from beg of Back section.
CARDIGAN Attach MC.
Body Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 17 (18, 19,
With MC, ch 77 (85, 93, 101, 111). 20, 21) sts. Turn.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st to end.
each ch across, turn76 (84, 92, Rep Row 2 until Left Front meas
100, 110) sc. 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)", ending with
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each sc RS row.
across, turn. Shape Neck
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc here Dec row 1: (WS) Sl st in next 4 (4,
and throughout), dc in next st 5, 5, 5) sts, ch 3, dc in next 12 (13,
and each st across. Turn. 13, 14, 15) sts. Turn13 (14, 14,
Rep Row 7 until Body measures 6 15, 16) dc rem.
(7, 8, 9, 10) from beg. Dec row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 9 (10,
Right Front 10, 11, 12) sts. Turn10 (11, 11,
Row 1: (RS) Ch 3, dc in next 17 12, 13) dc rem.
(18, 19, 20, 21) sts, turn. Leave Dec row 3: Sl st in 1st dc, ch 3, dc
remaining Back and Left Front sts in ext 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) sts. Turn9
unworked. (10, 10, 11, 12) dc rem.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st to end. Dec row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 7 (8, 8,
Rep Row 2 until Right Front meas 9, 10) sts8 (9, 9, 10, 11) dc rem.
1 (1, 2, 2, 2), ending with Work even in dc until Left Front
RS row. measures 4 (4, 4, 5, 5)".
Shape Neck Fasten off.
Dec row 1: (WS) Ch 3, dc in next Sleeves
12 (13, 13, 14, 15) sts. Turn13 With MC, ch 31 (31, 33, 35, 37) sts.
(14, 14, 15, 16) dc rem. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and
Dec row 2: Sl st in next 3 sts, ch each ch across, turn30 (30, 32,
3, dc in next 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) sts. 34, 36) sc.
Turn10 (11, 11, 12, 13) dc rem. Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each sc
Dec row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 8 (9, across. Turn.
9, 10, 11) sts. Turn 9 (10, 10, 11, Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc here
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 and throughout), dc in next st and each st
across. Turn.
Abbreviations &
Inc row: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each dc to
last 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st. Turn2 dc Symbols
incd.
alt . . . . . . . . . alternate(ing)
Working even in dc, rep Inc row every 4 rows,
3 (4, 4, 5, 5) more times38 (40, 42, 46, 48) dc. approx . . . . . approximately
Work even in dc until Sleeve measures 6 (8, 9, beg . . . . . . . . begin(ning)(s)
10, 11). Fasten off. Sew Shoulder Seams tog. ch . . . . . . . . . . chain
Left Front Edging ch-sp . . . . . . . ch in space previously made
With MC and RS facing, work 36 (42, 46, 54, 60) cl . . . . . . . . . . cluster
sc evenly along Left Front Edge. cont . . . . . . . continue(ity)
Rows 1-5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten dc . . . . . . . . . double crochet
off. dtr . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
Right Front Edging hdc . . . . . . . . half double crochet
With MC and RS facing, work 36 (42, 46, 54, 60) inc . . . . . . . . . increase
sc evenly along Right Front Edge.
lp(s) . . . . . . . . loops(s)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.
mm . . . . . . . . millimeters
Buttonholes
patt . . . . . . . . pattern
Place markers for 4 Buttonholes along Right
Front as follows: 1 marker 1" from bottom edge, rem . . . . . . . . remain(ing)
1 marker 2" from top edge, and 2 markers rnd(s) . . . . . . round(s)
evenly spaced in between. rep . . . . . . . . . repeat (s) (ing) (ed)
Row 2 (buttonhole row): Ch 1, * sc in each sc to RS . . . . . . . . . right side
marker, [ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc]; rep from sc . . . . . . . . . . single crochet
* 3 more times, sc in each sc to end. Turn4 sk . . . . . . . . . . skip
buttonholes. sl . . . . . . . . . . slip
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch across. sl st . . . . . . . . slip stitch
Rows 4-5: Ch 2, sc in each sc across. Turn. Fasten sp(s) . . . . . . . space(s)
off. st(s) . . . . . . . . stitch(es)
Neck Edging
tbl . . . . . . . . . through back loop
With RS facing, beg at Right Neck edge, work 22
tog . . . . . . . . together
(22, 24, 24, 24) sc along Right Neck edge, 21 (21,
tr . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet
25, 25, 25) sc along Back Neck edge, and 22 (22,
24, 24, 24) sc along Left Neck edge. Turn 35 v-st . . . . . . . . v-stitch
(65, 73, 73, 73) sc WS . . . . . . . . . wrong side
Rows 1-2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. yo . . . . . . . . . yarn over
Row 3: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 3 sc, skip next yoh . . . . . . . . yarn over hook
sc] to last st, sc in last sc49 (49, 55, 55, 55) sc
rem. ( ) alternate measurements and/or
Rows 4-5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off. instructions
Finishing
Sew Sleeves into Armholes. Sew buttons to Left [ ] work directions in brackets as a group
the number of times specified
Front Edging, opposite Buttonholes.
Sew Flowers onto Right and Left Front using * repeat whatever follows the * as
photo as a guide. indicated

Designed provided by ** repeat all instructions between

Premier Yarns asterisks the number of times
specified

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 Whats New
Look at the exciting books and products created just for you!
Buying information on page 37

Patons Kroy Socks

Patons Kroy Socks is a 4-ply superfine wool blend yarn thats perfect for socks, gloves, and
fine garments. The content is 75% washable wool and 25% nylon. It is easy care with the
luxury of wool; just machine wash and dry. Solids and Ombres ball sizes: 50g, 1.75 oz., 152
meters/166 yards. The gauge is Super Fine.

Nicky Epsteins Crocheted Boho Crochet

Flowers by Nicky Epstein
Nicky Epstein presents a collection of exquisite
flowers to craft. Small, simple and time-efficient,
flowers are the perfect project for crocheters
who want some instant gratification. The best
part? These flowers will last forever. Use these
designs to create beautiful, fanciful flowers to
wear or to embellish any handicrafts. Features
a collection of innovative projectsincluding
lanterns, a necklace, a bag, gloves, and a
fabulous wedding dress.
Hardcover
ISBN-13: 978-1-933027-26-5
8.5 x 8.5 inches 1 48 pages
Sixth & Springs Books
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Crocheted Mitts and Mittens
by Amy Gunderson
No matter what the season or the outfit, keep your
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Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-0811714105
8.5 x 11 inches 1 60 pages
Stackpole Books
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Discover a vibrant collection of crocheted
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Learn the basics with step-by-step photos.
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Lion Brand Yarn Textures

Texturesis a worsted-weight, self-striping boucle yarn that creates a beautiful medley of
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90% acrylic and 10% nylon; just machine wash and dry. Ball sizes are 3.00 oz./85 g (149 yd/136 m).
Texturesworks up beautifully to create easy-care garments, afghans, and accessories.

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listing of contact information for the designers,
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In the November issue
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800-445-1173 800-713-1239
allfreecrochet.com redheart.com Fabulous fall fashions
Warm & cozy cover-ups
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lionbrand.com sixthandspringbooks. Christmas fashions
com
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800-426-3126 Spinrite Inc. Yarns
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