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What do you consider home? Is it the place where you spend most of your time or where you live? Maybe home is where you grew up or where you’re the most comfortable. For me, home has always been something that changes depending on where I am. It was my dorm room in college and my apartment in grad school. It’s my current apartment in Indiana and my parents’ home in New Jersey. It’s whatever hotel I’m staying at when I’m on vacation. Home is where I’m untroubled and relaxed. It’s where my stuff is. Regardless of what you consider home, this issue is filled with projects that make wherever you are feel comfortable. These projects are meant to bring a smile to your face and melt your worries away.…

BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 40 inches × 40 inches MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Mega Tweed super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic/viscose yarn (6 oz/74 yds/ 170g per skein): 8 skeins #1007-14 pink rose tweed • Size P/16/11,5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 dc = 4 inches; 8 rows = 8½ inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Single crochet join (sc join): With slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and draw up a Ip, yo and draw through 2 Ips on hook. THROW Row 1 (RS): Ch 71, dc in 4th ch from hook (sk…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZE 22 inches wide × 16 inches high × 22 inches deep MATERIALS • Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (16 oz/1,020 yds/ 454g per skein): 2 skeins #550-121H barley 1 skein #550-149 charcoal • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 22 × 22-inch pillow form: 2 (optional) • Polyester fiberfill (optional) GAUGE 12 dc = 4 inches; 12 rows in pattern = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet. Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet. SPECIAL STITCHES First foundation single crochet: Ch 2, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up a…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 14 inches square MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3 ½ oz/180 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball each #100-24 steel*, #100-72 cloudy day and #100-68 Aran* *Depending on your gauge, a 2nd ball may be needed. • Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 14-inch-square pillow form GAUGE 2 pattern reps across 2 contrasting colors = 4 inches; 4 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Extended shell (ext shell): (3 dc, ch 8, sc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 4 chs, 3 dc) in indicated sp. Shell: (3 dc, ch 1,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches wide × 17 inches long, before buttoning MATERIALS • Light (DK) weight cotton yarn: approximately 190 yds each beach glass, sea breeze and ecru • 1½-inch decorative button: 3 • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 4 sts = 1 inch; 10 rows = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as a double crochet unless otherwise stated. TOWEL Make 1 each beach glass, sea breeze & ecru. BODY Row 1: Ch 49, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across, turn. (48 sts) Row…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 15 inches square MATERIALS • Scheepjes Stone Washed XL medium (Aran) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (1¾ oz/82 yds/50g per ball): 3 balls each #864 turquoise and #845 blue apatite 2 balls #844 boulder opal • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 16-inch square pillow form GAUGE [3 fpdc, shell] twice = 4 inches; 8 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. When instructed to work in next shell, work in chain-1 space of shell. SPECIAL STITCH Shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in indicated st. CUSHION BACK PANEL With opal, ch 61. Row 1 (WS): Dc in 4th ch from…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 inches in diameter × 26 inches in circumference × 4 inches tall MATERIALS • Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Stripes medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (1½ oz/68 yds/43g per ball): 4 balls #4143 country stripes • Size l/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • Measuring tape • Scissors GAUGE 11 sts = 4 inches; 13 rnds = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Pattern is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. Mark first stitch of round, move marker up with each round. Work in continuous rounds, do not turn or join unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Split single crochet (split sc): Insert…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches wide × 61 inches long, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/ wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 4 balls each #0233 light lavender and #1231 pale greenhouse 3 balls #0208 white 2 balls each #1232 light greenhouse and #9857 boysenberry • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In gauge swatch, 17 dc = 6 inches Exact gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES 5 panels are worked lengthwise and crocheted together. When joining and fastening off colors, begin and end with 7-inch tails to include in fringes. Each row begins with a join of indicated color unless otherwise stated. Take care to begin each row with correct side…

MODERATELY CHALLENGING FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 49 inches wide × 68 inches long, excluding Fringe MATERIALS • Red HeartWith Love medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/370 yds/198g per skein): 6 skeins #1101 eqqshell • Sizes H/8/5mm and l/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle • Stitch markers GAUGE Size H hook: 13 dc = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Throw is crocheted lengthwise from side to side. Do not remove stitch markers until indicated. Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 4½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (350 yds per ball): 1 ball #310 copper mist • Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnd 1 = 1¼ inches in diameter; 4 sc = ½ inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Each Coaster requires 26 yards. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Beginning 3-double crochet cluster (beg 3-dc cl): Ch 2, [yo, insert hook in ring, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook. 3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in ring, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 inches wide × 8 inches high, excluding hanging straps and tassel MATERIALS • Círculo Natural Cotton Macramé super bulky (super chunky) weight cotton yarn (17½ oz/154 yds/ 500g per ball): 1 ball #20 cream • Size M/N/13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 8-inch-diameter round natural-color wood hoops, 2 • 2¾-inch-diameter wood ring, 1 • 1⅝-inch-diameter wood ring, 1 • 17mm wide × 12mm high with 4mm or larger center hole natural-color wood beads, 8 • 20mm wide × 32mm high with 8mm or larger center hole natural-color wood beads, 1 • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle • 7½-inch square piece of cardboard • Scissors • Cellophane tape GAUGE Rnds 1 & 2: 4¾ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 50 inches × 60 inches MATERIALS • Premier Cotton Fair Bulky bulky (chunky) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (3½ oz/153 yds/100g per skein): 9 skeins #02 cream 3 skeins each #11 classic blue, #4 peach, #17 seafoam, #03 daffodil and #12 cornflower • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Column = 4 inches wide before edging PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. To change color in indicated single crochet, work last yarn over with new color (see illustration). Drop color not in use to back of work unless otherwise indicated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. In order to carry colors up the side of the work, work the first stitch of a row over…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7¼ inches wide × 7¾ inches long MATERIALS • Scheepjes Cotton 8 super fine (fingering) weight cotton yarn (1¾oz/186yds/50g per ball): 1 ball each #506 blue, #510 red, #517 green, #515 black, #551 yellow and #639 orange • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 23 sc = 4 inches; 26 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Pot holder consists of 2 squares: 1 front with bee scene and 1 back with text. 1 ball of each color is enough to make 1 2-sided pot holder. When working with green yarn on the Front Square only, work single crochet in back loops only. All other colors and entire Back Square are crocheted as usual through both loops. Chain-1 at the…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 32 inches × 54 inches Note: This afghan is sized to cover both legs when seated. MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/196g per skein): 3 skeins #365 coffee (A) 1 skein each #358 lavender (B), #530 orchid (C), #778 lt. fuchsia (D) and #347 lt. periwinkle (E) • Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/99g per skein): 2 skeins each #730 grenadine (F) and #822 true blue (G) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE From point to point, 3 horizontal pattern reps = 11½ inches SPECIAL STITCH Cluster (cl): Keeping last lp of each dc on hook, dc in 2 sts indicated on 1 row below, yo…

Due to the ever-changing nature of the yarn and craft industry, it may be impossible to find the exact yarn and craft products used in the designs shown in this publication. Crochet! magazine makes every effort to provide an accurate and complete Buyer’s Guide when possible and cannot be responsible for the discontinuance of products by companies after production of this publication. Similar products may be found via the Internet or by visiting your local yarn and craft stores. ANNIE'S AnniesYarnShop.com AUNT LYDIA'S Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com BERNAT Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com BRIDGET'S CRADLES www.bridgetscradles.com CASCADE YARNS www.cascadeyarns.com CÍRCULO YARNS www.circuloyarns.com HANDY HANDS (Lizbeth) www.hhtatting.com JAY COUNTY FIBER FEST www.visitjaycounty.com JELLY YARNS www.jellyyarns.com LILY SUGAR'N CREAM Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com LION BRAND YARN www.lionbrand.com OMEGA Distributed by Creative Yarn Source…

BEGINNER SIZES Instructions given for small pillow, with changes for large pillow in []. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small Pillow: 16 inches square Large Pillow: 20 inches square MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Ribbon super bulky (super chunky) weight cotton/ polyester yarn (7 oz/65 yds/200g per ball): Small Pillow: 5 balls #2084-02 white Large Pillow: 6 balls #2084-03 mist • Size P/16/11.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 16-inch square pillow form • 20-inch square pillow form GAUGE 7 dc = 4 inches; 4 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. After Row 1, all double crochet stitches are worked in the front loops. PILLOW PILLOW PANEL Make…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12¼ inches wide × 24 inches tall, excluding fringe and hanging lps MATERIALS • Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Bobbin medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (9 oz/543 yds/255g per bobbin): 1 bobbin #02 serious gray • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 18-inch-long wood dowel • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 sc = 2 inches; 7 sc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. To change color for the next single crochet, work last yarn over of current stitch with new color (see illustration). For striped rows, change color at the end of row and carry unused yarn up along ends of row neatly where necessary.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT Small Sea Star: 10 inches in diameter Large Sea Star: 14 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Premier Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/polyester yarn (2¾oz/131 yds/75g per skein): 1 skein #02 cream • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Floral rings, metal, 1 each-10 inch and 14 inch diameter • Assorted shells, sea glass, and beads (of your choice) • Wire, 28 gauge • Wire cutters or a nail clipper GAUGE 8 dc = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. WALL HANGING SMALL SEA STAR Ch 4, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Towel: 16 inches wide × 28 inches long Dishcloth: 6 inches across each side MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton/polyester yarn (2¾ oz/131 yds/75g per ball): 3 balls #38-11 cornflower 2 balls #38-39 driftwood 1 ball #38-02 cream • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE Sc and 7 dc = 2¼ inches wide; 4 rows = 2½ inches long Gauge is not critical for this pattern. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. TOWEL Row 1 (WS): With cornflower, ch 58, sc…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 25 inches wide x 36 inches long MATERIALS • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½ oz/120 yds/71 g per ball): 5 balls #118 stonewash • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Sharp tapestry needle • 2-inch wide denim strips (or other cotton rags): 44 yds • Measuring tape • Locking stitch marker GAUGE 16 sc rows over fabric strips = 10 inches; 18 sc over fabric strips = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Single crochet stitches are worked around fabric strips. When working around the fabric strips, make sure to stretch the single crochet over the fabric, so it lies tidily and not clumped up. Strips at end of rows are folded back…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 54 inches × 72 inches MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Classic Chunky bulky (chunky) weight yarn (3½ oz/ 131 yds/100g per skein): 22 skeins #60637 lt. blue • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 6 dc = 2 inches; 4 pattern rows = 2½ inches PATTERN NOTES 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 Cross-stitch (cross-st): Sk next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, dc in 2nd st just sk. Popcorn (pc): 5 dc as indicated in instructions, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first dc of dc group, pull dropped lp through. Shell: (2 dc, ch 1,…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 17 inches × 62 inches, unblocked MATERIALS • Lion Brand Re-spun medium (worsted) weight polyester yarn (6 oz/394 yds/170g per skein): 1 skein #138-168E cove • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle • 14-inch-round pillow form GAUGE 4 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Due to self-striping it is recommended to change color at the beginning of a new round. PILLOW FRONT Rnd 1: Beg at center of Pillow, form a slip ring (see illustration), ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 13 dc in ring, pull on yarn end…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5½ inches in diameter × 7½ tall MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Cleo light (DK) weight mercerized pima cotton yarn (1¾ oz/125 yds/50g per hank): 2 hanks #162 powder sky 1 hank #121 apricot • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-6 = 2 inches; 23 sts = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Refer to Stitch Diagrams as needed. Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated. BASKET BOTTOM Rnd 1 (RS): With powder sky, make a slip ring (see illustration), ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Pull gently on beg tail to close…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 52 inches × 52 inches MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash medium (worsted) weight superwash wool yarn (3½ oz/ 220 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #290 chrysanthemum (A) 2 balls each #834 strawberry pink (B) and #1940 peach (C) 3 balls #289 cream puff (D) 7 balls of #1915 banana cream (E) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 3½ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 followed by double crochet decrease over next 3 stitches at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet decrease over 4 stitches. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. THROW MOTIF Make 36.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 4½ inches wide × 2¼ inches high MATERIALS • Jelly Yarn bulky (chunky) weight vinyl yarn (65 yds per ball): 1 ball each lemon-lime ice, vanilla peppermint glow, hot pink candy, green peppermint glow, raspberry sorbet and pink peppermint glow • Size G/6/4mm brushed aluminum crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Mainstays Solar Powered Stainless Steel Finish Glass Crackle LED 3"-Diameter Path Light, 6 from www.walmart.com • 10 safety pins • Tapestry needle • Hand salve or lotion (see Tip) GAUGE Rnd 1 folded in half: 3¾ inches across top edge × 1 inch high PATTERN NOTES Tie all beginning and ending knots tightly to secure. When making beginning chain, work with a loose tension and firmly press each chain to block chains…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 14 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3 ½ oz/ 218 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #883 coral (A), #831 aqua (B), #832 soft blue (C), #825 Mexican rose (D), #821 mandarin (E) and #834 gold (F) • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 3½ inches in diameter; rnds 1-10 = 8 inches in diameter Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 inches in diameter × 6 inches tall MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Basix Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ 0z/117 yds/100g per ball): 3 balls #1145-41 steel 1 ball #1145-40 mist • Size 7mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 9-inch piece of heavy cardboard or tassel maker GAUGE With 2 strands held tog: 9 hdc = 4 inches; 7 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Basket is worked with 2 strands held together throughout and with right side facing at all times. Tassels are made with 1 strand. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Half double crochet in back bar (hdc in back bar): With RS of…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 44 inches wide × 60 inches including fringe MATERIALS • Lion Brand Pound of Love Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (16 oz/1,020 yds/454g per skein): 3 skeins #149 charcoal 2 skeins #121H barley • Size M/N/13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 6 sc = 2 inches; 7 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Throw is worked holding 2 strands of yarn together. When attaching new color of yarn, leave a tail of yarn about 5 inches long. Also, when finishing off a color of yarn, weave in end and leave a 5-inch-long tail which will be incorporated into the fringe. When working the love knot, keep ½-inch loops even throughout the pattern.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 1½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (400 yds per ball): 1 ball #001 white • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 4 (1½-inch) extra-strength magnets • Tapestry needle • Clear-drying craft glue • Measuring tape • Scissors GAUGE 31 sts = 4 inches; rnds 1 and 2 = ¾ 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 double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Picot: Ch 3, insert hook through front lp of last sl st from top to…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18 inches wide × 48 inches long MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/ 218 yds/100g per skein): 5 skeins #816 teal • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 18 dc = 3 inches; 6 rows = 3 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. 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. SPECIAL STITCHES 7-double crochet decease (7-dc dec): Keeping last lp of each dc on hook, [dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc] 3 times, dc in next ch-1 sp, yo and draw though all 8 lps…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches × 60 inches, including ruffle edge MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/180 yds/IOOg per skein): 10 skeins #316 turquoise • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 hdc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTE Chain-2 at beginning of row or round does not count as a stitch. SPECIAL STITCHES Double Love Knot (dLK): [Pull lp up to ½ inch, ch 1, insert hook under back strand of lp, yo, pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps] twice (see illustration). Love Knot (LK): Draw up lp on hook to ½ inch, ch 1, sc in sp between single and double strands (to dose st)…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches wide × 50 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Hygge chunky (bulky) weight acrylic/nylon yarn (5 oz/ 132 yds/141g per ball): 4 balls #8568 slate blue 3 balls each #8339 cloud, #8381 indigo and #8406 pearl • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE 3 shells and 4 sc = 6½ inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Carry unused colors loosely up side edge of throw; do not fasten off until indicated. SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: 5 dc in indicated st. Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 45 inches × 58 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/198g per skein): 6 skeins #0326 oatmeal • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 dc sts = 2 inches; 2 dc rows = 1 inch AFGHAN FIRST MOTIF Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 4, (dc in ring, ch 1) 11 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4. (12 dc, 12 ch sps) Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in next st, ch 2, sk next ch sp, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in next st, ch 2,…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3 inches wide × 8 inches high × 3 inches deep Circumference: 8½ inches MATERIALS • Premier Basix Worsted medium (worsted) acrylic yarn (7 oz/ 359 yds/200g per skein): 1 skein each #1115-60 maize, #111504 black, #1115-32 cream, #1115-05 lemon, #1115-59 fern, #1115-48 chocolate and #1115-42 nutmeg • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size to obtain gauge • Darning needle • Fiberfill • Stick pins or needles • Stitch marker • Floral wire • Piece of cardboard • Wood skewer (optional) GAUGE 8 sc = 2 inches; 7 rnds = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Unless otherwise stated, always work in a continuous spiral. Do not join; mark first stitch and move up as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 4¼ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Bernat Handicrafter Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (1¾ oz/80 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball each #1002 off-white, #1530 country red, #1699 tangerine and #1743 red • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker • Measuring tape • Scissors GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 4 inches 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. SPECIAL STITCH Petal: (Sc, ch 1,2 dc, ch 1 sc) in indicated st. COASTER Make 1 each off-white and red, off-white and country red, and off-white and tangerine. Rnd 1 (RS): With off-white, ch…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6½ inches to 7½ inches in diameter MATERIALS • Premier Yarns Home Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2¾ oz/140 yds/80g per skein): 50 yds #3810 lavender 35 yds #3802 cream • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 7 sts = 2 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3. HOT PAD FRONT Rnd 1: With cream, ch 4, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 15 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Beet: 3 inches across widest section × 7 inches tall, including Leaves Cabbage: 5 inches across, including Leaves, × 3 inches tall Green Onion: 2 inches in diameter × 9½ inches tall Tomato: 3 inches in diameter × 1¾ inches tall Butternut Squash: 3 inches in diameter × 5½ inches tall MATERIALS • Scheepjes Softfun light (DK) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (1¾ oz/153 yds/ 50g per ball): 1 ball each #2617 jam, #2535 forest, #2643 pine, #2639 green tea, #2610 butterscotch, #2641 citrus lime, #2412 snow, #2410 candy apple, #2408 black and #2605 emerald • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Polyester fiberfill • Small black buttons: 2 for each vegetable* *For use by children under 3 years of age,…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 12 inches square MATERIALS • Patons Grace light (light worsted) weight yarn (1¾ oz/136 yds/ 50g per ball): 2 balls #62440 lotus 1 ball #62027 ginger • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 5 dc = 1 inch; [sc row, dc row] twice = 1 inch PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with slip stitch unless otherwise stated. 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. All Pockets are worked in remaining loops of row 2 and row 2 repeats. SPECIAL STITCH Cluster (cl): Ch 3, [yo, insert hook in st, yo, draw…

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 12 inches high × 16 inches wide MATERIALS • Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted Yarn medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/180 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #361 olive, #345 peony pink and #333 purple iris 2 skeins #335 acorn • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 12-inch × 16-inch pillow form GAUGE 15 dc = 4 inches; 7 rows = 4 inches, blocked PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Colored strings are not woven directly diagonally, but in chain-1 spaces within the overall pattern, so they will be more slanted. PILLOW FRONT With acorn, ch 72. Row 1 (RS): Dc…

Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Example of 2-sc dec Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Example of 2-hdc dec Need help? StitchGuide.com • ILLUSTRATED GUIDES • HOW-TO VIDEOS Reverse single crochet (reverse sc): Ch 1, sk first st, working from left to right, insert hook in next st from front to back, draw up lp on hook, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Chain (ch): Yo, pull through lp on hook. Single crochet (sc): Insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through both lps on hook.…

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…