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Raspberry BERET Lacy stitches and a loose fit make this hat perfectly suited for this fall’s trends. BY LINDA PERMANN FALL
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the ring. Pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring.
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RED HE ART Soft, 5oz /140g skeins, each approx 256yd/234m (acrylic) 1 skein #9779 Berry
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Sized to fit most adults
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Size J/10 (6mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS beginning bobble Ch 3; [yarn over, insert hook in same st as joining, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times; yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. bobble *Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 2 more times in same st; yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. dc4tog (double crochet 4 stitches together) [Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 4 times; yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on hook. dc2tog (double crochet 2 stitches together) [Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times; yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE Adjustable ring method Holding the yarn a few inches from the end, wrap around your finger. Do not remove wrap from finger, insert hook into the wrap and draw up a loop of working yarn. Chain one to secure the loop, and remove ring from finger. Work stitches of first round in
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Rounds 1–3 = 3¼"/8.5cm diameter Remember to check gauge for best results! If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge.
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Starting at crown, make an adjustable ring. Round 1 Work 8 sc in ring; join with sl st in first sc—8 sc. Round 2 Work beginning bobble, ch 2, *bobble in next sc, ch 2; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beginning bobble—8 bobbles and 8 ch-2 sps. Round 3 Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), *dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2**, dc in next bobble, ch 2;
repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginnin g ch-5—16 dc and 16 ch-2 sps. Round 4 Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining, *ch 5, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with ch 2, dc in first sc (counts as ch-5 sp)—16 sc and 16 ch-5 sps. Round 5 Ch 1, sc around post of joining dc, *2 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp**, ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with ch 2, sk next sc, dc in first sc (counts as ch-5 sp)—16 dc, 16 sc and 8 ch-5 sps. Round 6 Ch 1, sc around post of joining dc, *ch 5, dc4tog in next 4 sts (sc, 2 dc, sc), ch 5**, sc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sl st in first sc—8 dc4tog, 8 sc and 16 ch-5 sps. Round 7 Sl st in next ch, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around, skipping all sc and dc4tog; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—80 dc. Round 8 Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc**, [ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next 2 dc] twice; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch
1; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—60 dc and 30 ch-1 sps. Round 9 Ch 3, dc in next dc, *[dc in next ch, dc in next 2 dc] twice, 2 dc in next ch**, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch3—100 dc. Round 10 Ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, *[dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 4 times**, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * to ** once; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—108 dc. Round 11 Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, ch 1, sk next dc; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—72 dc and 36 ch-1 sps. Round 12 Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc in each ch and dc around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning
ch-3—108 dc. Round 13 Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. Round 14 Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 1, sk next dc, dc2tog, ch 1, sk next dc**, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—54 dc and 36 ch-1 sps. Round 15 Ch 3, dc in next 6 sts (dc and chs), dc2tog, *dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—80 dc. Round 16 Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc2tog, *dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog; repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—60 dc. Round 17 Repeat Round 14—30 dc and 20 ch-1 sps.
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Round 18 Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next dc, hdc in each ch and dc around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-2—50 hdc. Rounds 19–22 Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc—50 sc. At end of Round 22, fasten off and weave in ends.
Floaty Fall SCARF Oversized triangular scarves are a hot back-to-school trend for teens and twenty-somethings this year. Stitch ours up in style in soft bamboo thread.
What You’ll Need YARN
AUN T LYDIA’S Bamboo Crochet Thread, Size 10, each ball approx 300yd/274m (viscose from bamboo) 3 balls #810 Still Pool •
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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch 3, sl st in top of last dc made. center picot Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1.
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Make an adjustable ring. Row 1 (right side) Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring—2 groups of 3 dc and 1 center ch-2 sp. Row 2 Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in first st, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—4 groups of 3 dc, 2 ch-1 sps and 1 center ch-2 sp. Rows 3–45 Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in first st, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * across to center ch-2 sp; (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, **ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across, ending with ch 1, 3 dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—2 more groups of 3 dc and 2 more ch-1 sps in each row than in previous row and 1 center ch-2 sp in each row. At end of Row 45—90 groups of 3 dc, 88 ch-1 sps and 1 center ch-2 sp. Do not fasten off.
top edge, 179 sc along each side of row 45 from top corner points to center, 3 sc in center ch-2 sp and 3 sc in each of 2 top corner points). Row 2 Ch 3, (2 dc, picot, 3 dc) in same st as joining (middle sc at top corner point), *sc in next 2 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc; repeat from * across top edge to next top corner point; sc in next 2 sc, (3 dc, picot, 3 dc) in next sc (middle sc at top corner point), **sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc***, (3 dc, picot, 3 dc) in next sc**; repeat from ** to ** across to center, ending last repeat at ***, 3 dc in next sc, work center picot, sk next sc (middle sc at center), 3 dc in next sc; repeat from ** to ** across to next top corner point, ending last repeat at ***; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
EDGING Row 1 (right side) Ch 1, 2 sc in last dc made on Row 45, 3 sc around post of each dc and in each turning ch-3 sp along top edge of scarf, 3 sc in first dc on Row 45; working along Row 45, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp across to center ch-2 sp, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp across to top edge; sc in same d c as first 2 sc made; join with sl st in first sc—637 sc total (270 sc across
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Wash and block.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE adjustable ring method Holding the yarn a few inches from the end, wrap around your finger. Do not remove wrap from finger, insert hook into the wrap and draw up a loop of working yarn. Chain one to secure the loop, and remove ring from finger. Work stitches of first round in the ring. Pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring.
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kerchife-sized scarf by working fewer rows and edging repeats.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 46"/117cm wide across top edge x 201/2"/52cm high down center
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Gifty GLOVES No fussy left and right hand instructions here — these gloves are made identically, and one is turned inside out! The slip stitches make this pattern fully reversible. WINTER
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What You’ll Need YARN
RED HEA RT Heart & Sole, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 213yd/195m (superwash wool/nylon) 2 balls #3945 Rustica •
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4 buttons—"/9mm diameter Stitch markers Yarn needle Skill Level: EASY 1
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Heart & Sole in Rustica HOW TO MAKE A GAUGE SWATCH
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 8"/20.5cm long and 9 "/23cm around at widest point GAUGE
24 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm over pattern stitch (alternating sl st and hdc) Remember to check gauge for best results!
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Ch 25. Row 1 Work same as Row 1 on glove—24 sts. Rows 2–30 Work same as Row 2 on glove. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4"/10cm square. If nec- essary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge. NOTES 1 Leave long tails when fastening off near
fingers. Use tails to close any small holes between fingers. 2 Take care when working the alternating half double crochet and slip stitch pattern. The thin, variegated yarn can make the slip stitches a bit difficult to see. Take care to work slip stitches loosely, and count the number of stitches in each row or round. 3 The buttons and button loops were intended to be worn on the inside of the wrist, but you may prefer the button s on the outside.
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Beginning at cuff, ch 39. Row 1 (right side) Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, *sl st in next ch, hdc in next ch; repeat from * across—38 sts. Rows 2–10 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * across. Row 11 Ch 7, turn; sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 chs (but ton loop started), *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * across. Row 12 Repeat Row 2. Do not work any sts into button loop at end of row. Place a marker at beginning of this row for button placement. Row 13 Ch 1, turn; inserting hook through tip of button loop and into first hdc, work a sl st (button loop completed), hdc in next sl st, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * across. Row 14 Repeat Row 2. Rows 15–17 Repeat Rows 11–13. Place a marker at beginning of Row 16 for but ton placement. Rows 18–22 Repeat Row 2, 5 more times. Place markers in 9th and 30th st on Row 22. Note When you reach a marker, remove marker, work stitch(es) into marked stitch as instructed, then replace marker in stitch indicated or in stitch worked. Row 23 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * across to next marker, (sl st, hdc, sl st) in marked st, move marker to last sl st made, **hdc in next sl st, sl st in next hdc; repeat from ** across to next marker, (hdc, sl st, hdc) in marked st, move marker to 2nd to last hdc made, ***sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from *** across—42 sts. Row 24 Ch 1, turn; (sl st, hdc, sl st) in next hdc, *hdc in next sl st, sl st in next hdc; repeat from * across to last sl st, (hdc, sl st, hdc) in last sl st—46 sts. Row 25 Repeat Row 23—50 sts. Remove markers. Join to Work in the Round Round 26 Repeat Row 24; join with sl st in first sl st—54 sts. Round 27 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sl st. Repeat Round 27 until piece measures about 5½"/14cm from beginning, ending by working a wrong side row. Divide for Thumb Round 1 (right side) Ch 1, turn; [sl st in next hdc,
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hdc in next sl st] 5 times, ch 3 (thumb dividing chain), sk next 13 sts, hdc in next sl st, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sl st—44 sts (including 3 chs). Round 2 Ch 1, turn; [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 15 times, sl st in next hdc, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch, hdc in next ch, [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 5 times; join with sl st in first sl st. Round 3 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sl st. Repeat Round 3 until piece measures approximately 1¼"/3cm from beginning of thumb divide, ending by working a wrong side row. Divide for Pinky Round 1 (right side) Ch 1, turn; [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 14 times, sl st in next hdc, ch 2 (pinky dividing chain), sk next 10 sts, hdc in next sl st, [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 2 times; join with sl st in first sl st—36 sts (including 2 chs). Round 2 Ch 1, turn; [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 2 times, sl st in next hdc, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch, hdc in next sl st, [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 14 times; join with sl st in first sl st. Rounds 3 and 4 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sl st. Divide for Ring, Middle, and Index Fingers Round 1 (right side) Ch 1, turn; [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 3 times, ch 2 (index finger dividing chain), sk next 12 sts, [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 3 times, ch 2 (ring finger dividing chain), sk next 12 sts; join with sl st in first sl st—16 sts (including 4 chs). Complete Middle Finger Round 2 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next ch, hdc in next ch, [sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st] 3 times; repeat from * once more; join with sl st in first sl st. Rounds 3–7 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sl st. Fasten off. Complete Thumb With right side facing, join yarn with sl st in first skipped hdc after thumb dividing chain.
Round 1 Working in all sts and free loops along opposite side of dividing chain, hdc in next st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sl st—16 sts. Rounds 2–5 Ch 1, turn; *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sl st. Fasten off. Complete Pinky, Ring, and Index Fingers With right side facing, join yarn with sl st in first skipped hdc after dividing chain on Pinky, Ring, or Index Finger. Rounds 1–5 Work same as Rounds 1–5 on Thumb—12 sts on Pinky, 14 sts on Ring and Index Fingers. Fasten off. Repeat for other 2 fingers.
FINISHING
Turn one glove inside out (for other hand). On each glove, sew two buttons on marked rows, opposite button loops. Weave in ends.
Wrap these gloves with a bottle of hand lotion to make a great gift!
The Perfect Granny SCARF Here’s the perfect place to start crocheting: make a classic granny scarf! Each square will give you the chance to practice your new skills—it’s easy! BY LINDA PERMANN
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RED HE ART Soft, 5oz/140g balls, each approx 256yd/234m (acrylic) 2 balls #9275 Paprika Note You will need the second ball for the edging only. •
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SPECIAL TECHNIQUE adjustable ring method Holding the yarn a few inches from the end, wrap yarn around your finger. Do not remove wrap from finger, insert hook into the wrap and draw up a loop of working yarn. Chain one to secure the loop, and remove ring from finger. Work stitches of first round in the ring. Pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring. See page 68 for more about working in the round.
sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with sl s t in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—8 groups of 3 dc. Round 3 Sl st in next 2 dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—12 groups of 3 dc. Round 4 Sl st in next 2 dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch-1 sps**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—16 groups of 3 dc. Fasten off, leaving a 15”/38cm long tail for sewing squares together. Block each s quare to measure 5”/12.5cm square.
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Granny Square (Make 14) Make an adjustable ring. Round 1 (right side) Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—4 groups of 3 dc. Round 2 Sl st in next 2 dc and in next ch-2
Weave in ends.
EDGING EDGING
Approx 70½"/179cm long x 5"/12.5cm wide
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Assembly Place 2 squares with right sides together. Weave one tail across to closest corner. Matching sts along one side of squares, whipstitch squares together, working through both layers, joining only one of 2 chs in each of 2 corners. Repeat for all squares, joining squares into a long strip with 14 squares.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Square measures 5"/12.5cm square (blocked) Remember to check gauge for best results!
Edging With right side facing, join yarn with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp on scarf, ch 1, *work 3 sc in corner ch-2 sp, sc in each dc, in each ch-1 sp and in each corner ch-2 sp between joined squares (on long e dges) across to next corner ch-2 sp; repeat from * 3 more times; join with sl st in first s c—514 sc. Fasten off.
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Broomstick Lace NECKWARMER For your first broomstick lace project, start with this easy, cozy neckwarmer in a soft washable wool yarn. BY CAMILLE MORGAN
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STITCH N ATION Washable Ewe, 3.5oz/100g balls, each approx 183yd/167m (superwash wool) 1 ball #3652 Clover •
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Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
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5 buttons —.75"/19mm diameter Yarn needle Skill Level: EASY 1
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together as a group, yarn over and draw through the group, slip group off needle (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (first sc made), work 3 more sc in eye of group; repeat from * across until all loops are worked off broomstick needle and only 1 loop remains on crochet hook. Note: A ch 1 is made when beginning to work in the first 4-loop group only. Work in all remaining 4-loop groups does not begin with a ch 1, instead a yarn over that is drawn through 2 loops on hook serves as the first sc worked into the group. Repeat Loop Pass and Return Pass for Broomstick Lace. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neckwarmer measures approx 4"/10cm wide x 18"/45.5cm long GAUGE
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Broomstick Lace Broomstick Lace is worked with the right side facing at all times. Each row consists of two passes, a loop pass and a return pass. In the loop pass, loops are placed onto the broomstick lace needle. In the return pass, loops are worked off the needle in groups. Loop Pass (right side) Elongate the loop on hook and slip it onto the broomstick lace needle, working from left to right, *insert crochet hook in back loop only of next stitch, yarn over and draw up a long loop (take care not to twist loop), slip the loop onto the broomstick lace needle and adjust loop to fit needle; repeat from * across row. Return Pass (right side) Working from right to left, insert crochet hook into the first 4 loops on broomstick needle, hold the loops together as a group, yarn over and draw the yarn through the 4-loop group, yarn over and draw through the loop on hook (ch 1 made), slip group off needle, work 4 sc in eye of group, *insert crochet hook into next 4 loops on broomstick needle, hold the loops
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needle and adjust loop to fit needle (not too tight and not too loose); repeat from * across foundation ch—76 loops on needle. Row 1 Return Pass (right side) Work Return Pass of Brooms tick Lace—19 broomstick groups. Row 2 Work Loop Pass and Return Pass of Broomstick Lace. Rows 3–5 Repeat Row 2 three more times. Fasten off. FINISHING
4 broomstick groups (1 group is 4 loops) = 3.75"/9.5cm and 5 rows = 4"/10cm over Broomstick Lace. Gauge is not critical for this project. HOW TO MAKE A GAUGE SWATCH
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
New to Broomstick Lace? No problem. Flip to our Crochet Classroom on page 12!
Ch 16. Rows 1–5 (right side) Work Rows 1–5 of neckwarmer over these 16 chains only—4 broomstick groups. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 3.75"/9.5cm x 4"/10cm. If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge.
Sew buttons to foundation chain of neck warmer, sewing one button at base of each of first 5 broomstick groups. Weave in the ends. To button neckwarmer, wrap warmer around neck and use eyes of broomstick groups across short edge as buttonholes. SCARF
To make a scarf, change the number of foundation chains and rows worked, as follows: Ch 16, work Rows 1 and 2 as for neckwarmer, then repeat Row 2 until scarf is desired length. Fasten off.
NECKWARMER
Ch 76. Row 1 Loop Pass (right side) Elongate the loop on hook and slip it onto the broomstick lace needle, working from left to right (you may prefer to work in the opposite direction, if you are left handed), *insert crochet hook in next ch, yarn over and draw up a long loop, slip the loop onto the broomstick lace
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warmer, increase the foundation chain by a multiple of 4 chains. Each additional broomstick group adds approximately 1"/2.5cm in length.
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Hop on Your BROOMSTICK LACE Try your hand at a new stitch with this lacy fabric — broomstick opt ional. BY ELLEN GORMLEY
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he first question most people have about broomstick lace is, “Is it really made with a broomstick?” The answer is that although you can use a broomstick, it’s not required to produce this lacy fabric, which is also known as “jiffy lace,” “lace loops,” and “peacock’s eye.” A large knitting needle works just as well, and its diameter determines the size of the lace’s eye. Your project will be the same width as the needle’s length, unless you combine strips of lace to make a wider piece. For extra-wide projects, you can use an actual broomstick or knitting needle with a flexible cable. To begin, you’ll need a regular crochet hook, yarn, and a single jumbo knitting needle in size 17 (12.75mm), 19 (15 mm), 35 (19 mm), or 50 (25 mm). Broomstick lace is a two-step process that is similar to Tunisian Crochet (Afghan Stitch): Loops are worked on in one direction (loop pass), and then
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worked off in the other direction (return pass), without turning the work.
MEASURING GAUGE
You measure stitch gauge by the number of groups per inch. One complete row is defined as one loop pass CHOOSING SIDES You’ll see that on the wrong side of the together with one return pass. Row fabric, a visible crochet ridge shows gauge is the number of complete rows where the wrong side of the single per inch. Broomstick projects end after crochets are placed. Although there is you complete the single crochet return a noticeable difference between the pass. wrong and right sides, you can choose A typical gauge for a broomstick lace which to use for the “public” side of pattern might read: 3 groups (1 group is your project. 4 loops) and 4 rows = 4". Like traditional crochet, if your swatch does not have enough stitches per inch, STAYING ON TRACK try a smaller hook and smaller diamIn simpler patterns, the number of eter stick/needle. If the swatch has five loops and the number of foundation groups in 4", but the pattern calls for stitches should be equal. This means if the groups in the pattern are made four groups in 4", then bigger stitches of 4 loops, the foundation should be a are required. In this case, switch to a multiple of 4. If the groups are made bigger hook and stick/needle. If the of 5 loops, the foundation should be swatch has only three groups in 4", but a multiple of 5, and so on. Check your the pattern calls for four groups in 4 ", progress by counting the loops to make the stitches should be smaller to fit more sure you have the correct number before in the space. Try again with a smaller working them off the stick/needle. hook and stick/needle.
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Step 4 Continue this method of Step 1 You can begin with either a
foundation chain or a foundation row of single crochet, but you’ll probably find it’s easier to start with an sc foundation. After you make the foundation, hold the broomstick/ needle against the last stitch, remove the hook from the last loop, enlarge the loop, and insert the stick/needle in its place.
pulling up loops across the work and putting each one on the stick/needle. In the end, there will be one loop for each stitch in the previous row. One loop pass has been completed. Do not turn the work.
Step 7 In the same eye, sc the same
number of times as there are loops in the group. Slide the hook under the next 4 or 5 loops on the stick /needle and stitch in the eye as specified.
Step 5 To begin the return pass, slide
the hook under the first 4 or 5 loops on the stick/needle, as specified in your pattern. Step 2 Use the crochet hook to pull Step 8 At the end of the row, do
up loops and place them on the stick/needle. Pull the new loops either through both loops on the hook, or through the foundation’s front or back loop, depending on what your pattern requests.
not turn. Remove the hook from the last loop, and place the loop on the stick/needle.
Step 6 Loosely yarn over with the
Step 3 For each stitch, remove the
hook from the new loop, insert the hook in the next stitch, and pull up another loop.
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working yarn and pull through to secure with a chain. Subsequent groups do not need a chain to secure, instead single crochet in the eye according to the pattern. If the securing chain is too tight, the first group will be too short compared to the rest of the row. The space where the chain pulled through becomes the “eye” of the broomstick stitch.
Step 9 Begin the next loop pass
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May Flowers TOTE
Flowered handles make this tote especially cute and springy, and the construction is basic enough for beginners. Go for it, newbies! SPRING
BY MARTY MILLER
What You’ll Need YARN
RED HE ART S oft Yarn, 5oz/140g skeins, each approx 256yd/234m (acrylic) 2 skeins #9440 Light Grey Heather •
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Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 12½"/32cm wide x 9½"/24cm high x 3½"/9cm deep ( without handles) GAUGE
13 sts and 14 rows in pattern = 4"/10cm square Remember to check gauge for best results!
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Ch 14. Rows 1–14 Work same as Rows 1–14 on Front of tote—13 sts. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4"/10cm square. If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge. NOTE
Front, Back, and Side Gussets of tote are worked vertically from one side edge to other side edge. TOTE Front Ch 30. Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across—29 sc. Row 2 Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc; *dc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across—15 sc and 14 dc. Row 3 Ch 1, turn; sc in each st across—29 sc. Rows 4–41 Repeat Rows 2 and 3 alternately, 19 more times. Do not fasten off. Border Working down side, ch 1, 2 sc in edge of first row, sc in edge of next row and in edge of each row across to last row, 2 sc in edge of last row; rotate piece to work in bottom of beginning chs, sc in first ch and in each ch across; rotate piece to work up opposite side, 2 sc in edge of first row, sc in edge of next row and in edge of each row across to last row, 2 sc in edge of last row; rotate piece to work in top edge, sc in first sc and in each sc across; join with sl st in first sc—144 sc. Fasten off. Back Work same as Front, including Border. Side Gusset (Make 2) Ch 30. Rows 1–9 Work same as Rows 1–9 on Front—29 sts. Do not fasten off. Border Work same as Border on Front—80 sc. Bottom Gusset Ch 10. Rows 1–41 Work same as Rows 1–41 on Front—9 sts. Do not fasten off. Border Work same as Border on Front—104 sc.
FINISHING
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Assembly With wrong sides together, pin one short edge of Front to one long edge of one Side Gusset. Pin other short edge of Front to one long edge of other Side Gusset. Pin short edges of Back to other long edges of gussets. With Front piece facing, join yarn with sl st in corner of Front and Side Gusset, ch 1; working through both layers, sc in same sc as joining and in each sc across to next corner, sc in corner sc. Fasten off. Repeat for other Front side seam. Repeat for Back side seams. With wrong sides together, pin Bottom Gusset to bottom edges of Front, Back and Side Gussets. With Front piece facing, join yarn with sl st in bottom corner of Front and Bottom Gusset, ch 1; working through both layers, sc in same sc as joining and in each sc around entire bottom of tote, joining Front, Back and Side Gussets to Bottom Gusset; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Edging With right side facing, join yarn with sl st in any corner sc on top edge of tote, ch 1, sc in same sc as joining and in each sc around, skipping side seams; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Handles Sew handles to front and back of tote, referring to photo for placement.
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For a ”scrappy” bag, use different colors of yarn for each piece of the tote. 5 4 3 2 1 REDUCEDSAMPLE SAMPLEOF REDUCED OF FRONT PATTERN FRONT PATTERN
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This bag would look great in oth er colors, too—find matching handles to #9520 Seafoam or #4604 Navy.
Infinity SCARF Get cozy on a breezy spring day with a lacy lightweight cowl. BY SHANNON MULLET-BOWLSBY SPRING
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RED HE ART LusterSheen, 4oz/113g skeins, each approx 335yd/306m (acrylic) 2 skeins #615 Tea Leaf •
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Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
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base-ch), yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through one loop on hook ( basech made), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (Fsc made). Repeat Step 2 for desired number of Fsc. 2-dc Cl (2 double crochet cluster) [Yarn over, insert hook in indicated sp, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 3-dc Cl (3 double crochet cluster) [Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. HOW TO MAKE A GAUGE SWATCH
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Scarf Approx 9"/23cm wide x 48"/122cm long (folded in half).
GAUGE
2 pattern repeats and 8 rows in pattern = 4.5"/11.5cm wide x 4"/10cm high. Remember to check gauge for best results! SPECIAL TECHNIQUES Fsc (Foundation single crochet) step 1 Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through one loop on hook (base-ch made), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (Fsc made). step 2 Insert hook in base-ch of last Fsc made (be sure to insert hook under 2 loops of the base-ch; the loop at the front or face of the base-ch and the loop on the bottom side of the
Fsc 24. Row 1 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st, *ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk next 3 sts*; sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * to * once; sc in last st—6 ch-4 sps. Row 2 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st, ch 2 (counts as first dc); *2-dc Cl in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, (2-dc Cl, ch 5, 2-dc Cl) in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, 2-dc Cl in next ch-4 sp*; ch 1; repeat from * to * once; dc in last st—8 2-dc Cl. Row 3 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st; *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp*; sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * to * once; sc in last st—25 sc. Row 4 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st, ch 2 (counts as first dc); *sk next 3 sts, [3-dc Cl in next st, ch 3] 4 times, 3-dc Cl in next st, sk next 3 sts, dc in next st; repeat from * once—10 3-dc Cl. Row 5 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st; *[sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4] 3 times, sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc; repeat from * across—6 ch-4 sps. Rows 6–8 Repeat Rows 2-4. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4.5"/11.5cm wide x 4"/10cm high. If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge.
Row 1 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st, *ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk next 3 sts**; sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **; sc in last st—12 ch-4 sps. Row 2 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st, ch 2 (counts as first dc); *2-dc Cl in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, (2-dc Cl, ch 5, 2-dc Cl) in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, 2-dc Cl in next ch-4 sp**; ch 1; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at**; dc in last st—16 2-dc Cl. Row 3 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st; *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp**; sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **; sc in last s t—49 sc. Row 4 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st, ch 2 (counts as first dc); *sk next 3 sts, [3-dc Cl in next st, ch 3] 4 times, 3-dc Cl in next st, sk next 3 sts, dc in next st; repeat from * across—20 3-dc Cl. Row 5 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st; *[sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4] 3 times, sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc; repeat from * across—12 ch-4 sps. Rows 6–199 Repeat Rows 2-5, 48 more times, then repeat Rows 2 and 3 once more. Fasten off.
EDGING
With right side facing, join with sl st in right-hand edge of Fsc row on edge of scarf, ch 1, sc in same row as joining, work sc2tog across side edge, working 3 sc2tog in each dc row-end and 1 sc2tog in each sc row-end. Fasten off. Repeat on left-hand edge, joining in last row on edge of scarf. Fasten off. FINISHING
Weave in all ends. Block piece to finished dimensions. Seaming Fold piece in half and stitch short ends together. Block seam.
SCARF TRY THIS!
Fsc 48. Make it in a summery blue too! Try #517 Turquoise. 5
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Romantic WRAP Stitched in a soft bamboo thread, this lacy wrap drapes and flows beautifully. It’s the perfect accessory for dressy garden parties and weddings. BY SUSAN LOWMAN SUMMER
R I K A Y L A N E L E Y B P U E K A M & R I A H ; M O C . S T N E S E R P E R A V L R O F O T A M A L U A P Y B H P A R G O T O H P
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What You’ll Need YARN
AUNT LYDIA’S Bamboo Crochet Thread, Size 10, each ball approx 300yd/274m (viscose from bamboo) 6 balls #226 Natural •
CROCHET HOOK •
Size 0 (3.25mm) steel crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
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HOW TO MAKE A GAUGE SWATCH Note Diagram shows reduced sample of wrap pattern and differs from swatch instructions. With 2 strands of thread held tog, ch 32. Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook; *ch 6, sk next 4 chs, sc in next ch; repeat from * across— 6 ch-6 sps. Row 2 Ch 7 (counts as tr and ch-3 sp), turn, sc in next ch-6 sp, 8 tr in next ch-6 sp, sc in next ch-6 sp, ch 6, sc in next ch-6 sp, 8 tr in next ch-6 sp, sc in next ch-6 sp; ch 3, tr in last sc—2 pattern repeats consisting of 2 8-tr groups, 1 ch-6 sp, 2 ch-3 sps, and 2 tr. Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in first tr, [tr in next tr, picot] 7 times, tr in next tr, sc in next ch-6 sp, [tr in next tr, picot] 7 times, tr in next tr, sc in last tr. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 5”/12.5cm long x 11/2”/4cm wide. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Bamboo Crochet Thread in Natural WRAP
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION picot Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wrap measures approx 60”/152.5cm long x 111/2”/29cm wide GAUGE
2 pattern repeats = 5”/12.5cm; Rows 1–3 = 11/2”/4cm; worked with 2 strands of thread held together. Remember to check gauge for best results!
First Half With 2 strands of thread held tog, ch 372. Row 1 (wrong side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 6, sk next 4 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across to last 5 ch, ch 3, sk next 4 ch, dc in last ch (last ch-3 and dc count as last ch-6 sp here and throughout)—74 ch-6 sp. Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc in first ch-6 sp, *ch 6, sc in next ch-6 sp, 8 tr in next ch-6 sp, sc in next ch-6 sp; repeat from * across, ch 3, dc in last ch-6 sp—24 pattern repeats consisting of 24 8-tr groups and 25 ch-6 sps. Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in first ch-6 sp, *[tr in next tr, picot] 7 times, tr in next tr, sc in next ch-6 sp;
This summery shawl would make a great gift for brides. repeat from * across. Row 4 Turn, [ch 6, sk next picot, sc in next picot] 3 times, *ch 6, sk next 2 picots, sc in next picot, [ch 6, sk next picot, sc in next picot] twice; repeat from * across, ch 3, sk last picot, dc in last sc—73 ch-6 sps. Row 5 Turn; sl st in next 3 ch, sl st in next sc, sl st in next 3 ch of next ch-6 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-6 sp, *ch 6, sc in next ch-6 sp, 8 tr in next ch-6 sp, sc in next ch-6 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 ch-6 sps, ch 3, dc in next ch-6 sp, leave last ch-6 sp unworked—23 pattern repeats. Rows 6–11 Repeat Rows 3–5 twice—21 pattern repeats. Row 12 Repeat Row 3. Fasten off. Second Half Row 13 With right side facing and working in ch-4 sps along opposite side of foundation ch, hold 2 strands of thread tog and join thread with sc in first ch-4 sp, *ch 6, sc in next ch-4 sp, 8 tr in next ch-4 sp, sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * across to last ch-4 sp, ch 3, dc in last ch-4 sp—24 pattern repeats. Rows 14–23 Repeat Rows 3–12.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends.
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Rows 3-5 a few more times on each half of wrap. You may need more thread than the pattern requires to make the wrap wider. 5
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Colorful CARRYALL Stroll in style this summer with our bright and cheery bag. Change the color on every round as we did, or get carried away and stripe it any way you like! BY KJ HAY
SUMMER
What You’ll Need YARN
RED HEART Super Saver, 7oz/198g skeins, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic) 1 skein #319 Cherry Red (A) 1 skein #886 Blue (B) 1 skein #885 Delft Blue (C) 1 skein #512 Turqua (D) 1 skein #672 Spring Green (E) 1 skein #321 Gold (F) 1 skein #722 Pretty 'n Pink (G) 1 skein #774 Light Raspberry (H) • • • • • • • •
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Size I/9 (5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
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SPECIAL ABBREVI ATIONS rev sc (reverse single crochet) Working from left to right, insert h ook in next st to right of last
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st, yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 17"/43cm wide at top x 13"/33cm high GAUGE
14 sc and 15 rows = 4"/10cm Remember to check gauge for best results! HOW TO MAKE A GAUG E SWATCH
Ch 15. Row 1 Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch across —14 sc. Rows 2-15 Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. Swatch should measure approx 4"/10 square. Adjust hook size if necessary to o btain correct gauge. NOTE
Unless otherwise specified, each color is used for one round, then fastened of f. Next color in sequence is used for following round. When all 8 colors have been used, start color sequence (A-H) over again.
At end of Round 5 —98 sc. Rem ove markers. Round 6 With right side facing, join F with sc in any st, sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off. Rounds 7-12 Repeat Round 6 six m ore times, using appropriate color in each round (U se G for Round 7 and H for Round 8). St art color sequence over again with A for Round 9). Round 13 Flatten piece and place 2 st itch markers on f ront and back , approx 1½"/4cm from each side edge. With right side facing, join E with sc in any st, [sc in each st to next marked s t, 2 sc in marked st] 4 times; sc in each rem st—102 sc. Join. Fasten off. Remove markers. Rounds 14-45 Repeat Ro und 6-13 four more times, using appropriate color in each round. At end of Round 45 —118 sc. Rounds 46 and 47 Repeat Round 6 two more times, using appropriate color in each round. Round 48 With right side facing, join H with sc in any st, working from lef t to right, work rev st in each s t around—118 rev sc. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Ribbons of color are tote-ally cute!
TABS (MAKE 4–OPTIONAL) TOTE
With A, ch 31. Beginning Half Round Sl st in 2nd ch from hook (skipped ch counts as ch-1 sp) and in each rem ch across, ch 1-30 sl st s, and 2 ch-1 sps. Do not fasten off. Round 1 (right side) Do not turn, pivot piece to work along opposit side of found ation ch, sc in each ch across; pivot piece to work in sts of beginning half round, 3 s c in beginning ch-1 sp, sc in next 30 sl sts, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp—66 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Round 2 With right side facing, join B with sc in first st, sc in next 29 sts; *3 sc in next st (corner made), place a market in first sc of corner just made, sc in next st, 3 sc in nex t st (corner made), place a marker in last sc of corner just made*; sc in next 30 sts; repeat from * to * once more —74 sc. Join. Fasten off. Round 3 With right side facing, join C with sc in first st, [sc in each st to nex t marked st, 3 sc in marked st, move marker up to first sc of 3 sc just made, sc in each st to next marked s t, 3 sc in marked st, move marker up to last sc of 3 s c just made] 2 t imes—82 s c. Join. Fasten off. Rounds 4 and 5 Repeat Round 3 two more times, using D for Round 4 and E for R ound 5.
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With F, ch 8. Row 1 Sc in back bar of 2nd ch from hook and in back bar of each rem ch across—7 sc. Fasten off, leaving an 8"/20.5cm tail for sewing. JOINING HANDLES
Thread tabs through openings on ends of handles. Using yarn tails and yarn needle, sew ends of tabs in place on Round 46 on inside of tote. Optional: Instead of making tabs, stitch handles directly to tote. FINISHING
Weave in all ends.
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Bangle BRACELET Make a major statement with this chunky, artful piece. Crocheting over thick cording gives this bracelet tons of body but keeps it soft and comfy. BY SIMONIA CESAR SUMMER
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AUNT LYDIA’S Fashion Croche t Thread, Size 3, each ball approx 150yd/137m (mercerized cotton) 1 ball #325 Tangerine (A) 1 ball #065 Warm Teal (B) 1 ball #006 Scarlet (C) 1 ball #625 Sage (D) 1 ball #012 Black (E) 1 ball #264 Lime (F) • • • • • •
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Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
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30"/76cm x ¼– "/6–8mm diameter cording Sewing needle and thread (for sewing felt bangle base) Stitch marker Thread needle Skill Level: EASY 1
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
12½"/32cm outer circumference x 7"/18cm inner circumference x 1¾"/4.5cm wide (at widest point) GAUGE
Gauge is not critical for this project. NOTES 1 Bangles are created by working single crochet stitches in the round, around a cord base. 2 Bangles are worked in continuous rounds, do not join and do not t urn at the end of rounds. 3 To change color, work sl st in next st and fasten off old color; join new color with sc in same st, working over the sl st of the old color. Proceed with the new color.
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BANGLE BASE (MAKE 3)
Cut 3 lengths of cording, each 10"/25.5cm long. OUTER BANGLE (MAKE 2)
With A, ch 11; beginning about 3"/7.5cm from the end of one of the cord bangle bases, wrap chain around bangle base; join with sl st in first ch to form ring around the bangle base. Round 1 Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join—11 sc. Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round and move the marker up as each round is completed. Rounds 2–7 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Change to B. Rounds 8 and 9 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Change to C. Rounds 10–16 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Change to D. Rounds 17–28 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Sl st in next st. Fasten off. Note There should be about 3"/7.5cm of bangle base remaining uncovered, on each end. INNER BANGLE
With B, ch 11; beginning about 3"/7.5cm from the end of one of the cord bangle bases, wrap chain around bangle base; join with sl st in first ch to form ring around the bangle base. Round 1 Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join—11 sc. Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round and move the marker up as each round is completed. Rounds 2–28 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Sl st in next st. Fasten off. Note There should be about 3"/7.5cm of bangle base remaining uncovered, on each end. ASSEMBLY
Stack the bangles, one on top of the other, with the inner bangle between the two outer bangles, reversing the direction of one of the outer bangles (so that the colors run in the opposite direction). With E, ch 18; beginning about 1"/2.5cm from the end of the cord bangle bas es,
wrap chain around bangle bases; join with sl st in first ch to form ring around the b angle bases. Round 1 Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join—18 sc. Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round and move the marker up as each round is completed. Rounds 2–7 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Change to F. Rounds 8–12 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Change to A. Round 13 Working in back loops only, [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—24 sc. Round 14 Working in back loops only, [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times—32 sc. Change to C. Note In following rounds, work should begin to cover the portions of the bangle base that are already covered with crochet. Round 15 Working in back loops only, [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 10 times, sc in last 2 sc—42 sc. Change to A. Round 16 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Change to C. Rounds 17–33 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Round 34 Working in back loops only, [sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 14 times—28 sc. Sl st in next st. Fasten off. Repeat on other end of bracelet. FINISHING
Weave in ends. Sew ends of cord bases together. Join E with sl st anywhere along opposite side of foundation ch of one end of bracelet, ch 1, sc evenly around opposite side of foundation ch; do not join and do not turn. Next Round Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Repeat last round until piece is long enough to cover uncovered section of cord base. Working through stitches of last round and opposite side of foundation ch of other end of bracelet, sl st the ends together. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ti p If you do not wish to slip
stitch the ends of the bracelet together, you can fasten off, leaving a long tail, and sew the ends of the bracelet together.
Learn to Crochet Making a Foundation Chain
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Start by making a slipknot and positioning it near the end of the hook. Wrap the working yarn (the yarn attached to the ball or skein) around the hook as shown. Wrapping the yarn in this way is called a yarn over.
Single Crochet (sc)
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Insert the hook under both the front and back loops (i.e., under the complete “V”) of the 2nd chain from the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front (this is called a yarn over) and catch it with the hook. Draw the yarn through the V.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
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For this stitch, yarn over, then insert the hook under the “V” of the 3rd chain stitch from the hook. Yarn over again and draw the yarn through the V.
2
Draw the yarn through the loop on the hook by catching it with the hook and pulling toward you.
2
You now have two loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw the yarn through both loops on the hook.
2
You now have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw the hook through all three loops at once.
3
One chain stitch is complete. Lightly tug on the yarn to tighten the loop if it is very loose, or wiggle the hook to loosen the loop if it is tight. Repeat from step 1 to make as many chains as required for your pattern.
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One single crochet stitch is complete. Continue to repeat steps 1 and 2, inserting the hook into each V across the row.
3
One half double crochet stitch is complete. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you reach the end of the row. To proceed to the next row, make two chain stitches and turn.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th do not count slipknot
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To count the number of chain stitches made, hold the chain so that the “V”s are all lined up. Do not count the loop on the hook or the slipknot you made when beginning the chain. Each V counts as one chain made.
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When you reach the end of the row, make one chain stitch (this is called a turning chain), then turn the piece from right to left. To begin the next row, insert the hook under the V of the first stitch (skipping the one chain stitch you just made) and repeat the steps.
Double Crochet (dc)
1
Yarn over, then insert the hook under the “V” of the 4th chain stitch from the hook. Yarn over again and catch the yarn, drawing it through the V.
Treble Crochet (tc)
1
Yarn over two times, then insert the hook under the “V” of the 5th chain stitch from the hook. Yarn over again and catch the yarn with the hook, drawing it through the V.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Insert the hook under the “V” indicated in the pattern. Yarn over and draw through the V and through the loop on the hook in one movement. One slip stitch is complete. Note that the slip stitch does not create much height when worked; it is used mainly to anchor stitches, shape pieces, join circles, and for other utilitarian jobs.
Front Post Stitch
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You now have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the first two loops.
2
You now have four loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw through the first two loops (three loops remain on hook). Yarn over again and draw through the next two loops (two loops remain). Yarn over again and draw through both loops.
Working with hook in front of work, insert hook from right to left around the post (or vertical segment) of the stitch indicated. Yarn over and complete stitch as usual.
3
You now have two loops remaining on the hook. Yarn over and draw the hook through the two loops.
Back Post Stitch
3
One treble crochet is complete. Continue to repeat steps 1 and 2 until you reach the end of the row. To begin the next row, make four chain stitches and turn.
4
One double crochet stitch is complete. Continue to repeat steps 1 through 3 until you reach the end of the row. To begin the next row, make three chain stitches and turn.
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Working with hook in back of work, insert hook from right to left around the post (or vertical segment) of the stitch indicated. Yarn over and complete stitch as usual.
