Tabla de contenidos para Summer 2022 en Crochet World

Crocheters love their craft for many reasons. Many savor the relaxation as they sit and peacefully work on a project. Others like it because of its versatility; they can create so many different types of items. Still others enjoy it because of the many beautiful yarns and threads that offer a virtually endless variety of wonderful fibers and colors. But the one thing that most crocheters agree on is wanting quick and easyprojects that produce great results. Today’s busy schedules often make it difficult to set aside a lot of time for crochet, so projects that can be made in shorter amounts of time are essential. This issue is filled with designs that were specially chosen with the busy crocheter in mind. Most crocheters can make each project in 12…

EASY FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 32 inches (small) [34 inches (medium), 38 inches (large), 40 inches (X-large), 42 inches (2X-large), 46 inches (3X-large)] MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine fine (sport) weight yarn (1¾ oz/136 yds/50g per hank):4 [4,5,5,6, 6] hanks #3712 primrose • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • ¾-inch buttons: 6 [6, 6, 6, 8, 8] • Stitch markers: 4 GAUGE 5 ch-3 sps = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Vest is made in 1 piece from bottom up, with no sewing and very little finishing. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 15½ inches wide × 46 inches long MATERIALS • Lion Brand Yarn Kitchen Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2 oz/ 99 yds/57g per skein):6 skeins #130 snap pea • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE Rnds 1-3 = 3¾ inches; Motif= 7¼ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work Motifs through round 5; then join as indicated in round 6. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-8 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-4 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Small shell (sm shell): 7 dc in indicated st or sp. Large shell (lg shell):…

Prior to beginning any crochet project, work a 4-inch by 4-inch sample swatch in your pattern stitch of choice. Not only will this help to familiarize you with a new pattern, it will also provide you with enough fabric to measure that all-important gauge! Let’s start with the basic pattern for our Multiples Square Pillow featuring popcorn cables (see page 29): Row 1 (RS): With honeydew, ch 33, working in back bar of chs (see illustration), hdc in 3rd ch from hook (2 sk chs count as first hdc) and in each ch across, turn. Row 2 and all even-numbered rows (WS): Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 2 sts, [sk next 2 sts 2 rows below, fpdc (see Stitch…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 2¼ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Nazli Gelin Garden 10 crochet cotton (306 yds per ball):1 ball #700-20 raspberry • Sizes 10/1.15mm and 7/1.65mm steel crochet hooks • Embroidery needle • 1⅝-inch capiz shell bead • 18-inch necklace cord with clasp GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning 4-treble cluster (beg 4-tr cl): Ch 3, *yo twice, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice,…

EASY FINISHED SIZE One size fits most. MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 20 crochet cotton (210 yds per ball):1 ball #122 Caribbean • Sizes 12/1.00mm and ½.25mm steel crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle • ⅜-inch-wide turquoise satin ribbon: 3¾ yds • Large-hole glass beads: 4 • Seam sealant GAUGE Size 12 hook and 1 strand: Small Circle = ¾ inch in diameter Size 1 hook and 2 strands held tog: Large Circle = 1 inch in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. NECKLACE SMALL CIRCLE Make 20. Rnd 1 (RS): With size 12 hook and 1 strand, ch 6,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 22 inches in circumference × 6% inches long MATERIALS • Berroco Vintage Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic/wool/nylon yarn (3% oz/130 yds/100g per hank):1 hank #6149 forget-me-not 15 yds #6151 cardinal • Berroco Vintage DK light (DK) weight acrylic/wool/ nylon yarn (3% oz/288 yds/ 100g per hank):12 yds #2175 fennel4 yds #2101 mochi2 yds #2179 chocolate • Sizes F/5/3.5mm and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • Temporary fabric adhesive spray • Large piece of cardboard GAUGE Size I hook: 7 hdc = 2 inches; 5 rows of Crown = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds and move up…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5 inches wide × 40 inches long MATERIALS • Nazli Gelin Garden size 3 crochet cotton (136 yds per ball):1 ball #300-01 white • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-3 = 3 inches, blocked; Motif = 5% inches point to point, blocked Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster (cl): *Yo twice, insert hook in ring, draw up a lp, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice, rep from * once, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook. Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 8¼ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball):1 ball each #645 grape dark, #643 grape medium and #641 lilac dark • Size 7/1.65mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • 3/4-inch plastic rings: 49 GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. To join rings together, remove loop from hook, insert hook in indicated stitch and draw dropped loop through stitch. Rings are crocheted and joined in 7 groups of 7 rings each. Join groups of rings around center group of rings. MAT CENTER RING Rnd 1 (RS): Join lilac with sc around ring (see illustration), 4 sc around ring, ch 1, hdc around…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 48 inches wide at widest point × 20 inches long MATERIALS • Crystal Palace Panda Silk super fine (fingering) weight bamboo/super-wash merino wool/silk yarn (1¾ oz/204 yds/50g per skein):5 skeins #5203 biscotti • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 20 dc = 4 inches; 8 dc rows = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning shell (beg shell): (Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated space. Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 1% inches wide × 1¾ inches long MATERIALS • 28-gauge art wire:1 spool magenta • Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid:1 spool #273 red orange • Sizes 11/1.10 and 2/2.20mm steel crochet hooks • Jump rings: 2 • 3.4mm drop beads: 1 tube black raspberry mix • 1 pair fishhook ear wires • Nail clippers • Needle-nose pliers GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTE Weave in loose ends as work progresses. SPECIAL STITCHES Bead single crochet (bead sc): Insert hook in st, yo, draw lp through, pull up bead close to hook, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Bead double crochet decrease (bead dc dec): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, draw lp through, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw lp…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED SIZES Instructions given are for small; changes for large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 [13] inches across top edge × 7% [8] inches long, excluding ties. MATERIALS • Lily Sugar ’n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (solids: 2½ oz/ 120 yds/71g; ombrés: 2 oz/95 yds/57g per ball):Small Scarf1 ball each #100084 sage green and #200144 strawberry ombré5 yds #100010 yellow2 yds #100001 whiteLarge Scarf1 ball each #101318 black currant, #101712 hot green and #101742 hot blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 6 hdc = 2 inches; 6 hdc rows = 2 ¼ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SCARF Row 1…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 12 ½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball):1 ball each #616 daffodil medium, #609 coral pink dark, #608 coral pink medium, #684 leaf green medium and #668 green orchid dark • Size 7/1.65mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 1¾ inches point to point; 9 dc = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Small shell (sm shell): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp. Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in indicated st or…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 75 inches wide × 16½ inches long MATERIALS • Berroco Folio light (DK) weight alpaca/rayon yarn (1½ oz/219 yds/50g per ball):4 balls #4510 cliff •Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 2 leaf motifs = 2h inches wide; 1 leaf and dc row = 3 inches long, blocked PATTERN NOTES Shawl is worked in multidirectional rows in one piece—one leaf motif after the other in a join-as-you-go fashion. It is an important to block a test swatch to determine the correct gauge. SHAWL Foundation row (WS): A. Ch 15, sk 3 chs from hook, sc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in each of next 2 chs, ch 1, dc in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 16 ½ inches wide × 21 inches long MATERIALS • Omega Fontana light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3 ½ oz/219 yds/100g per skein):2 skeins #632 salmon • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 8 dc = 1 ½ inches; 5 dc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. PLACE MAT Row 1 (RS): Ch 118, dc in 6th ch from hook (5 sk chs count as first dc, ch-1 and sk 1), [ch 1, sk next…

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS beg begin/begins/beginning bpdc back post double crochet bpsc back post single crochet bptr back post treble crochet CC contrasting color ch(s) chain(s) ch- refers to chain or space previously made (i.e., ch-1 space) ch sp(s) chain space(s) cl(s) cluster(s) cm centimeter(s) dc double crochet (singular/plural) dc dec double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated dec decrease/decreases/decreasing dtr double treble crochet ext extended fpdc front post double crochet fpsc front post single crochet fptr front post treble crochet g gram(s) hdc half double crochet hdc dec half double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated inc increase/increases/increasing lp(s) loop(s) MC main color mm millimeter(s) oz ounce(s) pc popcorn(s) rem remain/remains/remaining rep(s) repeat(s) rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet (singular/plural) sc dec single crochet 2…

Traditional methods for shaping necklines, sleeves and armholes require skipping stitches and then decreasing by working stitches together or increasing by working more than one stitch in the same stitch. For example, the shaping of a neck requires the skipping of stitches at the center front of the neck and is usually worked up to the shoulders and shaped into a curved line by decreasing stitches as you work. Crochet fabric has intrinsic qualities of elasticity and drape that make it possible to work simple squares and/or rectangles and then assemble them in ways that appear to be shaped, while maintaining the same number of stitches throughout. Some wardrobe items such as scarves, belts, stoles are easy to make, but still look like what they are—rectangles or squares. But you…

EASY FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 32 inches (small) [36 inches (medium), 40 inches (large), 44 inches (X-large), 48 inches (2X-large), 52 inches (3X-large)] MATERIALS • Berroco Comfort Chunky bulky (chunky) weight yarn (3½ oz/150 yds/100g per skein):4 [5, 5, 6, 6, 7] skeins #5750 primary red • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 V-sts = 4 inches; 5 V-st rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. 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 V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 2¾ inches wide × 10 inches long MATERIALS • Nazli Gelin Garden 10 crochet cotton (306 yds per ball):1 ball #700-26 yellow • Size 4/2.00mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Sewing needle • ½-inch yellow buttons: 3 • 16-oz canning jar with handle (5 inches tall × 10½ inches in circumference) GAUGE 4 sts = ½ inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-10 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet and chain-6 unless otherwise stated. Chain-7 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-4 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 18 inches square MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein):1 skein each #313 Aran, #381 light blue and #668 honeydew • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 18-inch-square pillow form GAUGE 4 sts = 1 ½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Popcorn (pc): 4 hdc in place indicated, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first hdc of group, pull dropped lp through. Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. PILLOW…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 11 ½ inches in diameter, excluding metal chain strap MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein):1 skein each #9608 blue mint and #9770 cool green • Caron Simply Soft Paints medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/204 yds/113g per skein):1 skein #0011 peacock feather • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 42-inch metal chain • 12 × 18-inch piece of felt: 2 • Size 10 sew-on snap • Sewing needle and thread Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com GAUGE Rnds 1-3 = 3 ½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6 inches in diameter × 2 inches high MATERIALS • Garnstudio DROPS Paris medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (1¾ oz/82 yds/50g per skein):1 skein each #17 off-white and #26 dark beige • Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Fabric glue • 6-inch-diameter bowl • Plastic wrap GAUGE Rnds 1-5 = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Instructions given are for off-white Bowl with beige corolla; changes for beige Bowl with off-white corolla are in [ ]. Beginning in round 2, work all stitches in spaces between stitches. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3¾–4 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 3 crochet cotton (120 yds per ball):1 ball each #615 yellow light, #665 ocean teal dark and #694 harvest orange medium • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 2 inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Carry repeat colors on wrong side of work, if desired, instead of fastening off to save weaving in ends. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Beginning treble crochet (beg tr): Ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, draw 1p through, insert hook in 3rd…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small/medium; changes for large/ X-large and 2X-large/3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length mid back: 13% inches (small/medium) [15¾ inches (large/ X-large), 18¼ inches (2X-large/ 3X-large)] Width tip to tip: 44 inches (small/ medium) [48% inches (large/X-large), 53 inches (2X-large/3X-large)] MATERIALS • Universal Bamboo Pop light (DK) weight cotton/bamboo yarn (3 ½ oz/292 yds/100g per skein):1 [2, 2] ball(s) #205 brilliant blues • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers GAUGE 1 rep of pattern in width = 2 ½ inches; 6 pattern rows = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com PATTERN NOTES Shrug is worked in two similar pieces—each starting at the point and ending mid back—which are…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 8 inches across, excluding hanging loop MATERIALS • Size 3 crochet cotton:1 ball each yellow, blue and white • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 9 dc = 2 inches; 5 dc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 4 dc in indicated st, drop lp from hook, insert hook in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, pull dropped lp through. Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in indicated st, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of 5-dc group, pull dropped lp through.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 7 inches wide in front MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Eros II medium (worsted) weight nylon yarn (1% oz/165 yds/ 50g per ball):1 ball #3013 brown/pink/green variegated • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • ⅝-inch × 11/16 inch metal bead cones: 2 • Lobster-claw clasp with jump ring • Size 3/2.1mm steel crochet hook or size needed to fit in bead cone • 5.5 × 7mm oval jump rings: 2 GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Wind yarn into 2 equal balls. Hold 2 strands of yarn together unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. NECKLACE Row 1: With 2 strands held tog (see Pattern Notes), ch 6, join (see Pattern Notes)…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Each Triangle: 4 inches across bottom × 4 inches tall MATERIALS • Omega La Espiga #6 nylon cord (410 yds per cone):150 yds #24 light green • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 5 yds green cotton embroidery floss • 6-inch nylon zipper • 1-inch button, bead or charm • Large-eye sewing needle GAUGE 12 sc = 2 inches; 14 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work in back loops of all stitches unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. POUCH TRIANGLE Make 4. Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (2 sc) Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, working in back 1ps (see…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 44 inches point to point MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/180 yds/100g per ball):5 balls #302 white glow2 balls #314 lime1 ball #309 little boy blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 dc = 1 inch; rnds 1-4 = 3½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. BLANKET Rnd 1: Beg at center with white, ch 3, 8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (2 sk chs counts…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12% inches wide × 11 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):1 skein each #324 bright yellow, #390 hot red, #512 turqua, #672 spring green and #886 blue • Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Polyester fiberfill GAUGE Size H hook: 11 sc = 3 inches; 13 rows = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. PILLOW BUTTON Make 6 each blue, green, red, turqua & yellow. Rnd 1 (RS): With size I hook and leaving an 8-inch tail, ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook (sk chs…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4½ inches wide × 48 inches long MATERIALS • Jojoland Tonic light (DK) weight acrylic/wool yarn (37 oz/220 yds/100g per skein):1 skein each #AW240 blue grotto, #AW268 green tea and #AW180 lilac chiffon • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-3 = 4 inches point to point PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SCARF FIRST FLORAL DIAMOND Rnd 1 (RS): With blue, leaving a 2-inch length at beg, ch 6, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, do not work over tail, (ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st in ring) 6 times, leaving a 2-inch length, fasten off. Pull rem tail through joining, pull beg…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 12 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (350 yds per ball):1 ball each #420 cream and #275 coral • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Starch GAUGE Motif=3 inches wide × 4½ inches long PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-6 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster (cl): Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook, yo, draw through all…

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EASY FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large and X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 36 inches (small) [40 inches (medium), 44 inches (large), 48 inches (X-large)] Length: 18 inches (small), [20 inches (medium), 22 inches (large), 24 inches (X-large)] MATERIALS • Berroco Remix medium (worsted) weight yarn 3½ oz/216 yds/100g per ball:3 [3, 4, 5] balls #3903 almond • Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size I hook: 14 sts = 4 inches; 9 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Each chain-1 space counts as 1 stitch. 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. TOP BODY…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 17½ inches wide × 18 inches long, excluding Strap MATERIALS • Berroco Weekend medium (worsted) weight acrylic/ cotton yarn (3½ oz/205 yds/ 100g per hank):1 hank each #5902 vanilla, #5934 pitch black, #5977 fog and #5979 rose • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • 30mm sew-on metal snap • 1½-inch-wide × 1-inch-long decorative button • Sewing needle • Black sewing thread • 12-inch squares of coordinating felt pieces: 3 (optional) • Small piece of black felt (optional) GAUGE Rnd 1 = 2½ inches Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Refer to Placement Diagram for joining Squares. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 35 inches wide × 23 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/ 198g per skein):3 skeins #3950 charcoal2 skeins each #341 light grey and #3862 jade • Size M/N-13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 6 sc = 3 inches; rows 1-7 = 3 ½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Hold 3 strands of yarn together throughout. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning double crochet (beg dc): Ch 2, insert hook in back bar (see illustration) of 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up lp, insert hook in first sc, yo, pull up lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook]…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENT Circumference: 36 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Sizzle size 2 nylon thread (100 yds per spool):1 spool #8529 parakeet • Size B/½.25mm crochet hook • Beading needle • Assorted glass and metallic beads: 220-250 • 23mm lobster-claw clasp GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Before beginning, using beading needle, string beads on nylon thread. Bracelet can be adjusted by crocheting a longer or shorter chain, depending how many times bracelet is wrapped around wrist. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. To secure knots, apply small dot of nail polish to each knot and allow to dry completely. For a different look, make Bracelet/Necklace using beads of all one color or style. BRACELET/NECKLACE…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Hips: 33-34 inches (small) [38-40 inches (medium), 42-44 inches (large), 46-48 inches (X-large), 52-53 inches (2X-large)] in circumference MATERIALS Peaches & Creme medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (14 oz/706 yds/400g per cone):1 cone for all sizes #1708 happy go lucky • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • ⅛-inch cotton cord: 2 yds GAUGE 10 dc = 4 inches; 4 dc rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Skirt is worked in rounds beginning at bottom edge. Main section is formed, and then top edge is folded over for Waistband and slip stitch is worked to…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 9 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/polyester yarn (2¾ oz/ 140 yds/80g per ball):1 ball each #3801 white, #3804 yellow and #3806 orange • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning fan (beg fan): (Ch 3—see Pattern Notes, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated sp. Fan: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated sp. Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches wide × 74 inches long MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Classic Shades Frenzy bulky (chunky) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/158 yds/100g per skein):3 skeins #909 attic light • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnd 1 = 3 inches; Motif=4¾ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Chain-2 join (ch-2 join): Ch 1, drop lp from hook, insert hook in corresponding ch-2 sp of neighboring Motif, pick up lp and pull through, ch 1. SHAWL…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 13 inches point to point MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted worsted (medium) weight acrylic/wool yarn (316 oz/200 yds/100g per ball):2 balls #0456 harvest (A) 1 ball each #0462 woodbine (B) and #1034 dark lavender (C) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle and matching thread • 1 snap fastener GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 4¼ inches point to point PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning corner (beg corner): Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), dc in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 47 inches wide × 19 inches from back of neck to bottom point MATERIALS • Red Heart Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/204 yds/113g per ball):2 balls #9940 plummy • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE Rnds 1 and 2 = 4 inches across PATTERN NOTES Check stitch count at end of each round. Number each Triangle and mark both right side of work (this is the side facing since Triangle is worked in rounds) and long side which has 8 loops between corners on round 4 of each Triangle as shown on First Triangle Illustration. This is needed for assembling the Shawl according to Placement Diagram. In round 3, clusters are placed 1…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 11¼ inches wide × 5¼ inches long MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (400 yds per ball):1 ball #1 white • Sizes 00/2.70mm and 7/1.65mm steel crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size 00 hook: 4 shells = 3 inches; 4 shell rows = 1 inch Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. This Cover-Up ties onto bra straps for coverage under low-cut tops and sweaters. If you need less width between bra straps, work fewer rows on rows 4-15 before continuing on with row 16 of pattern. If you need less length, work fewer rows on rows 16-21. If you need more width between bra straps, add more rows…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given are for woman’s small; changes for large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 20 [22] inches Height: 10 [11] inches MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop light (DK) weight bamboo/cotton yarn (3½ oz/292 yds/100g per ball):1 ball each #102 cream, #110 sand and #115 silken • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 1-inch wood buttons: 2 • Locking stitch markers GAUGE In pattern st: 16 sts = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches Buy this YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds and move up as each round is completed. Chain-3 at beginning…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5% inches wide × 5% inches long MATERIALS • Lily Sugar ‘n Cream worsted (medium) weight cotton yarn (2% oz/120 yds/71g per ball):1 ball each #100073 sunshine, #101704 hot pink, #101712 hot green and #101742 hot blue • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Each Mitt requires 2 colors. Directions are for blue Mitt with green contrast; changes for sunshine and pink Mitt are in [ ]. 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. SPECIAL STITCHES First foundation single crochet (first foundation sc): Ch 2, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 13 inches wide × 12 inches long, excluding Strap MATERIALS • Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (1¾ oz/ 108 yds/50g per hank):6 hanks #3856 deep indigo2 hanks #3003 linen white • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • ⅝-inch navy shank button GAUGE 11 sc = 2 inches; 12 sc rows = 2 inches; finished Diamond = 6 ½ wide × 4⅝ inches long at points PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. BAG DIAMOND Make 15. Row 1: With indigo, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in sc, turn. Row 3:…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 1 inch in diameter MATERIALS • DMC Pearl Cotton size 8 (87 yds per ball):1 ball white • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 2 shank buttons • Plastic button holders from back of button card: white • 1 pair fishhook earring wires • Small pliers GAUGE Rnds 1 & 2 = ½ inch across PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Some shank buttons will not be detachable because the shank is too small for the plastic clip; sew these on if desired. If the buttons come on the card with plastic clips, they should fit, so these are your best choice. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as…

GREAT BEGINNINGS Everyone wants to crochet to impress. Knowing some tricks for beginning and ending your crochet projects can help you achieve this goal as well as provide each project with a professional look. No doubt you’ve noticed that some crochet instructions simply tell you to chain a specific number and leave the tension up to you, while other instructions will be more specific and instruct you to “chain loosely.” It’s the term “loosely” that often leaves readers wondering what that means and how to achieve what is expected. In order to ensure that the beginning of any crochet project has the same tension as the rest of the piece, make sure you chain loosely. In other words, make your foundation chain using less tension than you use for the…

BEGINNER Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches, with little or no shaping. CONFIDENT BEGINNER Projects for new crocheters who are comfortable with the beginner basic stitches and are ready to combine them into short pattern sequences. Skills include simple increasing, decreasing and minimal color changes. EASY Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes and easy shaping and finishing. Simple in-the-round projects, such as coasters, hot mats, flowers, hats, neck warmers and cowls fall within this skill category, as well as the ability to read simple stitch charts and keys. INTERMEDIATE Projects that incorporate a wide variety of stitch techniques beyond the basics, such as shells, fans, popcorns, clusters, post stitches, basic cables, lace, simple intarsia, shaping and finishing. The crocheter has the ability to read more…