Table of contents for Spring 2022 in Crochet!

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

CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 18 inches, adjustable length Flower Width: 4 inches MATERIALS • King Cole Big Value Baby DK light (DK) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/320 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #231 fuchsia and #1 white Approximately 10-12 yds of scrap yarn if other colors are desired for flower • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 1-inch white button: 1 • Tapestry needle GAUGE 9 dc = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches Gauge is not critical. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. HEADBAND With white, ch 8. Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook (sk chs count as dc), dc in…

INTERMEDIATE SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small/ medium; changes for sizes medium/large, large/X-large and X-large/2X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENT Bust: 48 [52, 56, 60] inches MATERIALS • Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/ 180 yds/100g per skein): 6 [7, 8, 9] skeins #100-51 spa • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook for finishing • Tapestry needle • Removable stitch markers GAUGE 12 dc (4 pattern reps) = 4 inches; 5 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Cardigan is crocheted flat from lower back, over the shoulders and down the fronts. Sleeves are crocheted separately then sewn onto the body. Sides and underarms are then seamed. Mark shoulder fold with removable markers in each…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 22 inches wide x 66 inches long MATERIALS • Manos del Uruguay Fino super fine (fingering) weight wool/silk yarn (3½ oz/490 yds/100g per hank): 4 hanks #421 Havisham • Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 25 sts = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 4-treble crochet cluster (4-tr cl): Holding back last Ip of each st on hook, 4 tr as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook. 3-treble crochet cluster (3-tr cl): Holding back last lp of each st on hook, 3 tr as indicated in instructions, yo,…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 12 inches tall x 68 inches long MATERIALS • HiKoo Simplicity light (DK) weight superwash merino/acrylic/nylon yarn (1 ¾ oz/117 yds/50g per hank):7 hanks #036 silver hair (A)2 hanks #014 framboise (B) • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Removable stitch markers: 2 • Tapestry needle GAUGE 18 dc = 4 inches; 9 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-1 at beginning of row does not count as first single crochet unless otherwise stated. When working in front of previously made…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instruction given fit woman’s size small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 39 [43, 47½, 51½, 56] inches Length: 24 [24, 25, 25½, 25½] inches MATERIALS • Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein):2 [2, 3, 3,3] skeins #97003 fuchsia4 [4, 5, 5, 6] skeins #9701 white • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE Size H hook: 15 sts = 4 inches; 10 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as double crochet, chain-1 unless otherwise stated. Chain-2…

EASY FINISHED SIZES Instructions written for small basket; color changes for medium and large baskets are given in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small Basket: 8 inches in diameter x 7 inches high Medium Basket: 10 inches in diameter x 7 inches high Large Basket: 12 inches in diameter x 7 inches high MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/64 yds/100g per skein): 2 skeins each #146 cream (C1) #577 bison (C5) and #692 citron (C4) 3 skeins each #199 aqua (C3) and #658 bluebell (MC) 4 skeins #379 ash grey (C2) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Rnds 1-3 = 3¾ inches in diameter PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses.…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Coaster: 4 inches square Basket: 4¼ inches square x 2¼ inches tall MATERIALS • Lily Sugar’n Cream Super Size. Ombre medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3 oz/150 yds/85g per ball): 1 ball #919144 strawberry • Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Super Size Scents medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3 oz/150 yds/85g per ball): 1 ball #525222 aloe vera • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE Rnds 1-4 = 4 inches square PATTERN NOTES Coaster and Basket are worked with right side facing at all times. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Leaves and stems (L&S): (Sc, [ch 8, sc] 3 times) in indicated st. Rosebud:…

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

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Basket: 4½ inches in diameter x 5 inches high Bowl: 4 inches in diameter x 2 inches high MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein #0115 light jasmine • Red Heart Super Saver Pooling medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/ 236 yds/141g per skein): 1 skein #8532 stillwater pooling • Sizes F/5/3.75mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE Basket with F hook: 5 sc per color Bowl with H hook: 1 puff st per color PATTERN NOTES Adjust color placement in single crochet by substituting half double crochet or slip stitch. Adjust color placement in puff stitch by eliminating first yarn over. When changing lead color in…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 42 inches wide x 65 inches long, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Plymouth Yarn Encore medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 3 balls each #0449 pink and #1382 bright yellow 2 balls each #0137 California pink, #1232 light greenhouse, #1231 pale greenhouse and #0461 living coral • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle GAUGE First 2 rnds of square = 3½ inches in diameter In panel: 13 dc worked in 1 Ip only = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Worked in separate squares and panels. Squares and panels are crocheted together into columns, then columns are crocheted together to complete the throw. Work over loose ends as work progresses when they can be effectively hidden…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 14 ½ inches wide x 10½inches tall, with a 9-inch handle drop and 4-inch bottom gusset MATERIALS • Aunt Lydia’s size 10 crochet thread (350 yds per ball for colors; 400 yds per ball for white): 4 balls #0962 jade 1 ball each #0001 white and #0423 maize • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • ½yard coordinating fabric for lining • Large-eye sewing needle • Regular sewing needle • Coordinating sewing thread • Magnetic purse clasp (silver color was used) • 4 1-inch U hooks with removable screw pins GAUGE 11 sts = 1 inch; 5 dc rows = 1 inch; 12 long dc rows = 1 inch Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Join with a slip…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Cowl: 27 inches in circumference x 8 inches high Mitts: 7 inches in circumference x 81/2 inches long MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering super fine (fingering) weight wool yarn (1 ¾ oz/273 yds/50g per skein): 2 skeins #1029 ink blue 1 skein #9477 tutu • Size 0/2.50mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 13 hdc = 2 inches; 10 rows = 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. Instead of fastening off tutu between rounds, drop strand and carry it up on the wrong side of work unless otherwise stated. When instructed to change color in last stitch, this refers to…

INTERMEDIATE SIZES Instructions given to fit woman’s size small; changes for sizes medium, large/X-large and X-large/2X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 33 [38, 43, 48] inches Length: 20 [23, 26¼, 29¼] inches MATERIALS • Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/186 yds/100g per skein):6 [6, 7, 7] skeins #177 dragonfly (color A)3 [3, 4, 4] skeins #116 succulent (color B) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks • Tapestry needle • 5 or 6 clothespins or quilter’s clips (“Wonderclips”) GAUGE With largest hook: 7 sc = 2 inches; 1 diamond motif = 2¾ x 2¾ inches [3¼ x 3¼ inches, 3¾ x 3¾ inches, 4¼ x 4¼ inches] measured from corner to corner…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENT 14 inches in diameter MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/232 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #830 yellow, #825 Mexican pink and #867 baby yellow • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 14-inch-diameter brass-plated, metal ring by Pepperell Braiding Company • Safety pins: 24 GAUGE Rnds 1-5 = 3¼ inches 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. Chain-2 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Double crochet join (dc join): Place slip knot on hook, hold Ip with your finger so…

BUYER’S GUIDE 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 BERROCO, INC. www.berroco.com BERNAT Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com BRIDGET’S CRADLES www.bridgetscradles.com CARON Distributed by Yarnspirations www.yarnspirations.com CASCADE YARNS www.cascadeyarns.com CLOVER NEEDLECRAFT INC. www.clover-usa.com CROCHET GUILD OF AMERICA www.crochet.org DAVISON www.davison.com HARDWARE ELF (Rings with removable screw pins) www.hardwareelf.com INTERLACEMENTS YARNS www.interlacementsyarns.com KING COLE YARNS www.kingcole.com LILY SUGAR’N…

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

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

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: Approximately 57 inches wide from cuff to cuff across shoulders Length: 28 inches long from shoulder to bottom edge MATERIALS • Berroco Mochi medium (worsted) weight alpaca/nylon/wool/other yarn (1¾ oz/191 yds/50g per ball): 11 balls #3212 plum • Sizes I/9/5.5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers (optional) GAUGE With larger hook: 3½ shells and 6 rows = 4 inches With smaller hook: first 8 stacked rows foundation = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Ruana is started with a stacked rows foundation, then 3 panels are crocheted off both sides of the foundation. Once the 2 front panels are finished, rows are worked on the inside edges of fronts and center back neckline…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in (). FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 54 (59¾, 65½, 71, 76¾, 82½, 88¼,94) inches Length: 28 (28, 28, 28¾, 28¾, 32¾, 32¾, 32¾) inches MATERIALS • Sheepjes River Washed XL medium (worsted) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (1¾ oz/82 yds/ 50g per skein): 16 (17, 19, 25, 26, 28, 30, 33) skeins #989 Yarra • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle • 1-inch button GAUGE [Fpdc, work Diamond Cable Pattern once, fpdc, work Floral Lace Pattern once, fpdc] = 6 inches; 10 rows alternating sc and dc =4 inches PATTERN NOTES Chain-3 at the beginning of each row counts as first double crochet.…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7 ½ inches wide x 79 inches long, excluding fringe MATERIALS • Premier Yarn Cotton Fair sport (fine) weight cotton/acrylic yarn (3/ 1/2 oz/317 yds/100g per ball):2 balls #27-01 white1 ball each #27-03 baby blue, #27-04 turquoise, #27-07 bright peach, #27-09 lavender, #27-23 iris and #27-06 bright pink • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 11 dc = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chains count as stitches unless otherwise stated. Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain 2 unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Cluster shell (cl shell): In specified sp, work 2 dc, keeping…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit woman’s size X-small; changes for sizes small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 32 [36¼, 40½, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56½] inches Length from center back: 21½ [21½, 23, 23¾, 23¾, 23¾, 23¾] inches MATERIALS • Berroco Ultra Wool medium (worsted) weight superwash wool yarn (3½ oz/219 yds/100g per skein): 5 [6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9] skeins #3300 snow1 skein each #33164 pink lady, #3337 magnolia and #33165 wisteria • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker GAUGE 15 hdc = 4 inches; 12.5 rounds = 4 inches Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Do not join at beginning of rounds, unless…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 20 inches x 58 inches, excluding trim MATERIALS • Interlacements Zig Zag light (DK) weight rayon yarn (8 oz/500 yds/ 227g per hank): 1 hank each Odyssey (A) and Summer Fruit (B) • Size K/10½/6.5mm Tunisian crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE 13 Tss = 4 inches; 11 Tss rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES The color changes are made on left edge. After completing forward pass, begin first stitch of return pass with new color. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES To change color (see illustration), move color being dropped off to left and bring new color up from behind. Do not fasten off. Tunisian Stitch Color Change Tunisian simple stitch…

EASY FINISHED MEASUREMENT 7 inches wide, tip to tip MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 22 yds/.4 oz/12g #0234 saffron 17 yds/.3 oz/9g #0365 coffee • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE First 2 rnds = 2 inches in diameter Take time to check gauge. PATTERN NOTES Create the inside of the flower and then the petals around the outer edge. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Yarn will be held double, with 2 strands of the same color throughout the pattern. Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated. Each petal will use only 3 stitches. The first and 3rd stitch will each be used twice,…

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…

Need help? StitchGuide.com • ILLUSTRATED GUIDES • HOW-TO VIDEOS Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw Ip through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw Ip through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through aII Ips on hook. Example of 2-hdc dec 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 Ip on hook, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Chain (ch): Yo, pull through Ip on hook. Front loop (front Ip) Back loop (back Ip) Slip stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st, pull through both Ips on hook. Single crochet…