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25 PROJECTS TO SHAKE UP YOUR SUMMER

S U M M E R 2 0 23 / C RO C H E TM AGA Z I N E .C O M

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contents SUMMER 2023 | VOLUME 36, NO. 2

24
In Every Issue
Beginner’s Corner
8 COTTON FACE CLOTHS
Designs by Valgerdur Gardarsdottir
These face cloths are perfect scrap busters
and they’re so easy to make.

Done in 1, 2, 3 Skeins
9 KEYCHAIN WRISTLET
Design by Rachel Alford
Never lose your keys again with this cute and
trendy wristlet!

What’s Hot
10 ARCADE TOTE
Design by Kathleen Berlew
Bright colors are in, and this tote’s circle-and-
stripe pattern is sure to stand out.

You Loved! We Listened!


12 LAVENDER LACE VEST
Design by Joyce Bragg
A beautiful, openwork love-knot pattern
gives delicate detail to this classically styled,
figure-flattering vest.

62 Cover Item
Cozy Summer Cocoon Cardi, page 46

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Articles & Tutorials
14 UPCYCLING & MENDING
WITH CROCHET
By Tara Orchard
Don’t want to throw out your favorite T-shirt
after it gets stained? Check out this article
and learn all about making old pieces look
new again!
16 UPCYCLE TSHIRT
Design by Tessa Madson
With the addition of lacy sleeves and a neck-
line trim, any T-shirt can become new again!

Go Green
20 TUNISIAN SCRUBBIES
Designs by Lena Skvagerson
for Annie’s Signature Designs
23 NATURAL SPA HEADBAND
Design by Randy Cavaliere
24 POSY PATCH TOTE
Design by Rena V. Stevens
26

34
NATURAL BEAUTY VEST
Design by Margaret Hubert
FANCY FLIP-FLOPS
58
Designs by Lena Skvagerson
for Annie’s Signature Designs
Road Trip
37 PACK & GO BLANKET
Design by Katherine Eng
40 LACE STRIPE COVER-UP
Design by Jennifer Olivarez
43 SUMMER
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER
Design by Fat Lady Crochet
44 EVERY WHICH WAY PILLOW
Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay
46 COZY SUMMER COCOON CARDI
Design by Nazanin S. Fard
48 LIZARD BOOKMARK
Design by Katherine Florimbio
Carnival Days
50 SWING TANK
Design by Tammy Hildebrand
54 SUMMER STRIPED TEE
Design by Britt Schmiesing
57 BOHO SKINNY BELT
Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay
58 ZIGZAG STRIPES PONCHO

57 62
Design by Andee Graves
SUN-KISSED TOP
Design by Jennifer Raymond
20
DEPARTMENTS A Note From the Editor 6 / Buyer’s Guide 72 / Standard Yarn Weights & Skill Levels 72 / Stitch Guide 73 / Crochet! at a Glance 74

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A Note From the Editor
CrochetMagazine.com

Editor Tara M. Orchard When I think about summer, I think of days


Art Director Brad Snow

Editorial Assistant Terra Ward


at the fair and nights at carnivals. I think of
Senior Graphic Designer Nick Pierce amusement parks and boardwalks, neon lights
Senior Copy Editor Kristan Seitz
Copy Editor Emily Oliver
and the sound of laughter flying by on a roller
Technical Editors Randy Cavaliere, Jean Clement, coaster. I think of the excitement that fills your
Amy Curtin, Mary Ann Frits, Lindsey Stephens, Pia Thadani
Technical Artists Amanda Joseph, Karen Manthey chest when you finally get to the top of the
Publishing Services Manager Michelle Harger Ferris wheel you’ve been eyeing all day.
Senior Production Artist Edith Teegarden
Production Artists Emily Durbin, Minette Collins Smith
Summer reminds me of road
Production Assistants Brianna Moore, trips filled with music, blue skies
Judy Neuenschwander

Photography Manager Tammy Christian


Summer reminds and green trees covered in ivy.
Photography Scott Campbell, Luke Myers, The air conditioner is blasting and
Photo Stylists Jenny Dubach, Tammy Shupenia me of road trips I’m bundled up as much as I can
Group Chief Executive Officer Tyler Kitt
Editorial Director Susan Wagner
filled with be, but I know that my fingers
Publishing Services Director Brenda Gallmeyer
Finance Director/Treasurer Jack Sloan
and toes will defrost once I get
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ADVERTISING summer. It’s filled with projects
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that are easy to wear and versatile. Some of the projects are bright
Advertising Coordinator Courtney Shoda and fun, and some are more laid-back. Almost every project is made
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Crochet Account Manager Natalie Spain with a natural fiber or a recycled yarn to help keep the world around
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you clean so you can focus on enjoying your summer.
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beginner’s corner

Cotton
Face
Cloths
DESIGNS BY
VALGERDUR GARDAR SD OT T IR

These face cloths


are perfect scrap
busters and they’re
so easy to make,
whether you’re at
home, on a road
trip, in an airplane,
or sitting out in the
summer sunshine.
They’re easy to
use too, with the little MATERIALS used to sew the work together. Sewing each
• Scheepjes Catona super fine color section with loose ends of the same
pockets being the (fingering) weight mercerized color helps the seam to be invisible.
cotton yarn (1¾ oz/137 yds/50g per ball):
perfect size to slide 1 ball each #248 champagne, #254
Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count
as a stitch unless otherwise stated.
your fingers into moon rock and #507 chocolate
Before assembly, the cloth is 12 inches wide
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size
so you can really needed to obtain gauge and 7 inches long.
• Tapestry needle
clean your face. CLOTHS
GAUGE
9 sc = 2 inches; 10 rows = 2 inches CLOTH 1
Row 1: With chocolate, ch 55, sc in 2nd ch
BEGINNER PATTERN NOTES from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn.
Leave long tails both when fastening off (54 sc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (previous color) and changing color (new
6 inches wide x 7 inches long color). Do not weave tails in; they will be C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6 4

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done in
1, 2, 3 skeins

Keychain
INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
1¼ inches wide x 4½ inches long

Wristlet MATERIALS
• Lion Brand Pima Cotton medium
(worsted) weight cotton yarn
DESIGN BY RACHEL ALFORD (3½ oz/186 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein #140R rose taupe
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed
Never lose your keys again with this cute and to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
trendy wristlet that’s perfect for everyday use! • 1-inch lobster-claw clasp
GAUGE
4 sc = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Chain-1 at beginning of row does not count
as first single crochet unless otherwise
stated.

SPECIAL STITCH
Bobble: Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo,
pull up a lp, yo, pull through 2 lps, [yo, insert
hook in same st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull
through 2 lps] 4 times, yo and pull through
all 6 lps on hook.

WRISTLET
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
each rem ch across, turn. (5 sts)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 2 sts,
bobble (see Special Stitch) in next st, sc in
each of last 2 sts, turn.
Rows 5 & 6: Ch 1, sc across, turn.
Rows 7–36: [Rep rows 2–6] 6 times.

C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6 4

Make sure you


block your wristlet.
Otherwise, it will twist
and not lay flat.

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what ’s hot

Arcade Tote
on Chart from right to left; each square
represents 1 single crochet.
When changing color within round, carry
and work over color not in use on back side
D E S I G N BY K AT H L E E N B E R L E W of piece until needed. Do not cut yarn or
fasten off unless otherwise stated. Take care
to maintain even tension so carried yarn
Bright colors are in and this tote’s does not affect gauge.
circle-and-stripe pattern is sure to stand out. Handle Band is worked in continuous rounds;
do not join at end of round unless otherwise
The tote is sturdy, stylish and perfect for stated. Place marker on first stitch and move
up as each round is completed.
carrying summer essentials.
SPECIAL STITCH
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip
EASY • Tapestry needle knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo,
• Stitch marker pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS on hook.
GAUGE
10 inches wide x 12 inches long, excluding
In back lps: 12 sc = 3 inches; 11 rows = SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Handles
3 inches Joining with color change: Complete last
MATERIALS st of rnd, insert hook in beg st, drop current
PATTERN NOTES color, yo with next color, draw through all
• Premier Yarns Home Cotton
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. lps on hook.
medium (worsted) weight cotton/
polyester yarn (2¾ oz/131 yds/ Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
75g per ball): otherwise stated. TOTE
2 balls #38-09 fuchsia Body of Tote is worked in back loops from BASE
COLOR KEY
1 ball each #38-05 peach, #38-12 written instructions and Chart in joined Row 1 (RS): Fuchsia
turquoise and #38-17 passionfruit rounds from the bottom up around a With fuchsia, ch 32, Peach
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed rectangular base. Each round begins at working in back bar Turquoise
to obtain gauge center back of Tote. Follow all rounds Passionfruit
of ch (see illustration),
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Arcade Tote
Chart

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sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across,
turn. (31 sc)

Back Bar of Chain

Rows 2–8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.


Rnd 9 (RS): Now working in rnds, ch 1,
sc in each st across (31 sc), ch 1 (does not
count as st), *working in ends of rows, sc in
each row (9 sc)*, working in opposite side
of foundation ch, sc in each ch across (31
sc), rep between *, sl st in first st of rnd 9
to close rnd, sl st in next 15 sts (last sl st is
center back of Body), do not turn. (80 sc)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in last sl st made, sc in
each rem st around, join (see Pattern Notes)
in beg sc.
B O DY
Rnd 1: Ch 1, working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide) here and throughout, sc in each st
around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in
next 8 sts, [change color (see Stitch Guide
and Pattern Notes) to peach, sc in next 3
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6 4

Place Marker

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Center
Back
you loved!
we listened!

Lavender
Lace Vest
DESIGN BY JOYCE BRAGG

SIZED TO A beautiful, openwork


love-knot pattern
gives delicate detail to
this classically styled,
figure-flattering vest.

MODERATELY
CHALLENGING

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit woman’s size small;
changes for medium, large, X-large and
2X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Bust: 30½ inches (small) [36¾ inches
(medium), 39½ inches (large), 46½ inches
(X-large), 49½ inches (2X-large)]

MATERIALS
• Círculo Whoopee Yarn fine (sport)
weight yarn (7 oz/578 yds/
200g per cake):
2 cakes #9931 purple/gray/
white variegated
• Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Large silver-tone shank button
GAUGE
5 sc = 1 inch; 7 sc rows = 1 inch

SPECIAL STITCH
Double love knot: [Pull up ½-inch long
lp on hook, yo, pull lp through, sc in back
strand of long lp] twice.
La vender La c e Ves t

VEST sc in each of next 10 [13, 14, 16, 18] sts, rep Next rows: Work even in pattern until
F RO N T from * across, turn. (34 [42, 46, 54, 58] sc) piece measures 7½ [8, 9, 9½, 10] inches from
Make 2. beg of Armhole.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 8 [10, 12,
Bottom 14, 16] sts, *sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of Shoulder
Row 1: Ch 38 [46, 50, 58, 62], sc in 2nd next 11 [14, 15, 18, 19] sts, rep from * across, Row 1: Ch 1, evenly sp 10 [10, 12, 13, 15]
ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. turn. (32 [40, 44, 52, 56] sc) sc across, turn.
(37 [45, 49, 57, 61] sc) Rows 5 & 6 [5 & 6, 5–8, 5–8, 5–8]: Rows 2–4 [2–4, 2–4, 2–5, 2–5]:
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Ch 1, sc in each st across. At end of last row,
across, turn. fasten off.
Row 7 [7, 9, 9, 9]: Ch 1, sc in each of first
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, [double love 8 [10, 12, 14, 16] sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in Finishing
knot (see Special Stitch), sk next 3 sts, sc in each of next 11 [14, 15, 18, 19] sts, rep from * Beg at Armhole edge, evenly sp sc in ends of
next st] across, turn. (9 [11, 12, 14, 15] double across, turn. (34 [42, 46, 54, 58] sc) rows across to bottom edge, inc as necessary
love knots) so piece lies flat. Fasten off.
Row 8 [8, 10, 10, 10]: Ch 1, sc in each
Row 5: Love knot (see illustration), sc in of first 1 [0, 1, 3, 1] sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in B AC K
sc at center of next love knot, [double love each of next 10 [13, 14, 16, 18] sts, rep from Bottom
knot, sc in next sc at center of next double * across, turn. (37 [45, 49, 57, 61] sc) Row 1: Ch 74 [90, 98, 114, 122], sc in 2nd
love knot] across, ending with double love ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Top
knot, sc in last st, turn. (73 [89, 97, 113, 121] sc)
Rows 1 & 2: Rep rows 4 and 5 of Bottom.
A Next rows: Work same as Front
Next rows: Rep row 6 of Bottom until
bottom to Band. (18 [22, 24, 28, 30] double
piece measures 3 [3½, 4, 4½, 5] inches from
love knots)
last row on Band.
Band
Armhole Shaping
B Row 1: Ch 1, evenly sp 73 [89, 97, 113, 121]
Row 1: Work in established pattern across,
sc across, turn.
leaving last st unworked, turn. (8 [10, 11, 13,
14] double love knots) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

C Row 2: Work in pattern across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 1 [5, 1, 5, 1]


sts, *sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next
Row 3: Work even in established
10 [12, 14, 16, 18] sts, rep from * across,
pattern across, leaving last st unworked,
turn. (67 [83, 91, 107, 115] sc)
turn. (7 [9, 10, 12, 13] double love knots)
Love Knot Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 1 [5, 1, 5, 1]
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Row 6: Ch 1, love knot, sc in sc at center sts, *sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next
of next double love knot, [double love knot, Row 5: Rep row 3. (6 [8, 9, 11, 12] double 9 [11, 13, 15, 17] sts, rep from * across, turn.
sc in sc at center of next double love knot] love knots) (61 [77, 85, 101, 109] sc)
across, ending with double love knot, sc in Row 6: Rep row 2. Rows 5 & 6 [5 & 6, 5–8, 5–8, 5–8]:
last st, turn. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 7: Rep row 3. (5 [7, 8, 10, 11] double
Next rows: Rep row 6 for pattern until love knots) Row 7 [7, 9, 9, 9]: Ch 1, sc in each of first
piece measures 8 [9, 9½, 10, 10] inches 1 [5, 1, 5, 1] sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of
from beg. Neck Shaping
next 9 [11, 13, 15, 17] sts, rep from * across,
Row 1: Work in established pattern across,
Band turn. (67 [83, 91, 107, 115] sc)
leaving last st unworked, turn. (4 [6, 7, 9, 10]
Row 1: Ch 1, evenly sp 37 [45, 49, 57, 61] sc double love knots) Row 8 [8, 10, 10, 10]: Ch 1, sc in each
across, turn. of first 1 [5, 1, 5, 1] sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in
Row 2: Work in pattern across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. each of next 10 [12, 14, 16, 18] sts, rep from
Rows 3–6: [Rep rows 1 and 2 alternately] * across, turn. (73 [89, 97, 113, 121] sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 1 [0, 1, 3, 1] twice. (2 [4, 5, 7, 8] double love knots at end
sts, *sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, of last row) CO N T I N U E D O N PA G E 65

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crochet tutorial 101

UPCYCLING & MENDING


With Crochet
B Y TA R A O R C H A R D

Before we talk about anything else, we have to talk Fixing things you have
about what upcycling actually is. When you upcycle a with crochet:
piece, you take something that is old and worn, something
with holes or stains that may not fit anymore or might And what happens if your dog chews a hole in your
not look as good as it used to, and you’re making it look couch? You could get a new one, but that isn’t always
completely new. an option. Try crocheting a patch to cover the hole or
It goes hand in hand with mending, which fixes rips crocheting a heart or flower or other appliqué and sewing
and tears, but upcycling is more about a transformation that over the hole. (How cute would it be to sew the lizard
than a simple repair. You’re taking old pieces and recycling bookmark onto the arm of your couch to hide a hole or
them, which helps cut down on waste and helps keep our even a stain?)
environment healthy.
And you’re not just reusing the pieces themselves.
This is a great way to use up scraps from previous projects!
With the rise in popularity of thrift stores and found
vintage items, mending and upcycling have also become
popular. The days of hiding imperfections are over and
crafters are embracing creative mending (also known as
visible mending).
In other words, unnoticeable patches that match the
existing fabric are being replaced with colorful appliqués
and mending patches that are made to be seen and draw
your attention. They become part of the design and are a
great way to make something unique.

Using items you already have:


With upcycling, you can use things you already have
on hand with your crochet projects. If you don’t feel like
crocheting straps for a tote bag, cut an old belt in half and
use that for handles. Old, stained sheets can be cut into
T-shirt yarn (cutting around the stains, of course), and can
be used to crochet baskets or rugs. You can take $1 sandals
and crochet around them to add some cute detailing or turn
them into slippers.

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U pc yc ling & Mending With C ro c h et

You can make granny squares any size to cover any hole.
Or you can make a bunch of appliqués and turn a large
hole into a piece of art. Think of a field of crocheted flowers
scattered over the bedspread your cat clawed up or a group
of adorable woodland creatures on a jacket that got stuck in
a door. You can fix a backpack that was dragged on the floor
a few times too many with a variegated patch that takes up
the entire bottom of the bag.
When adding patches and appliqués to mend pieces,
especially couches, you’re going to want to make sure there
aren’t a lot of holes that would let any stuffing get out. Make
sure you’re using stitches that are suitable for this—treble
crochet is probably not a stitch you want to use.
If you’re just trying to hide a stain, then you can always
cut it out and add something like the details of the Crochet
Accent Tee (see photo on page 14).

Altering your favorite pieces:


Bodies change, and sometimes your favorite pieces don’t
fit like they once did or aren’t as flattering as they used to
be. One thing I have the hardest time giving up are old shirts
and sweatshirts from concerts because they have so many
memories attached to them.
If a top is tighter than you want it to be, you can always
undo the side seams and add a few of the pineapples from
the Boho Skinny Belt to each side to make it wider than it
was. You can even crochet new panels by following the first
few rows of the Lace Stripe Cover-Up.
You can add the body of the Swing Tank to the bottom
of any dress or shirt that’s shorter than you would like, not
just adding length, but adding fun fringe too.
Maybe you have a camisole that you never wear
anymore? You can add a few granny squares to the top of it tank tops or wear them anymore. You can add sleeves to it.
to turn it into a tank or you can add a piece like Jill Hanratty (Check out the Upcycle T-Shirt after this article.)
did for the Smocked Eyelet Top. Do you have a bunch of swatch squares lying around?
Sew them onto your favorite dress or cardigan to add fun
Crochet add-ons to make pockets to pieces that don’t have any. Or you can even make
two of the squares from the Posy Patch Tote and use those
something new: as pockets!
Even if there are no holes or stains, you can add There are so many ways to make a piece your own and
appliqués and patches to add some color and interest to transform it into something new or take something you
something you already own. Maybe you have a tank top that already have and give it a new life. Be creative and have fun
you really loved the color of, but you don’t need any more with it! C!

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Upcycle T-Shirt
DESIGN BY TESSA MADSON

With the addition of lacy sleeves and a neckline trim,


any T-shirt can become new again! The cool, breezy sleeve pieces
create a lovely cap-sleeve look and the addition of beads
adds a touch of interest to any garment. Check your closet to
see which of your T-shirts you can upcycle!

EASY PATTERN NOTES A


If your shirt has sleeves,
SIZE carefully remove them; leave
Sample shown on size medium T-shirt. ¼ inch of fabric to turn under
Pattern can be customized to fit any size. when stitching on sleeve trim.
This will give your garment a B
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS more finished look. A
Neck trim: ¾ inch wide Circumference
Using a beginning foundation
depends on T-shirt neckline and whether
single crochet creates a trim
trim is worked only for the front neck or the
with slightly more stretch
entire neckline.
than a beginning chain. This is C
Sleeve: 6 inches at the widest point important when using the trim B
Depth depends on T-shirt armhole. on a shirt made with knit fabric.
When sewing the trim onto
MATERIALS
the T-shirt, stretch both pieces
• DMC Petra size 3 cotton crochet thread
slightly as you sew. A T-shirt is D
(306 yds per ball): C
designed to stretch as it’s put
1 ball #B5200 white
on and your stitches need to
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size
accommodate that stretch.
needed to obtain gauge
• T-shirt, sleeveless or with sleeves removed Carefully measure the armhole
• Tapestry needle and neckline for best results.
First Foundation Next Foundation
• Sewing thread and needle for hand Join with a slip stitch unless Single Crochet Single Crochet
sewing otherwise instructed.
• Beads, optional for neck trim and sleeve
edge: glass beads #6 (sample used SPECIAL STITCHES
162 beads) First foundation single crochet (first Next foundation single crochet (next
foundation sc): Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd foundation sc): [Insert hook in last ch-1
GAUGE ch from hook, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw made (see illustration A), yo, pull up a lp, yo,
8 foundation sc = 2 inches; 1¼ rows in through 1 lp on hook (see illustration A— draw through 1 lp on hook (see illustration
Sleeve pattern = 2 inches ch-1 completed), yo, draw through both lps B—ch-1 completed), yo, draw through both
on hook (see illustrations B and C— lps on hook (see illustrations C and D—
sc completed). sc completed)] as indicated in instructions.

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Bead chain (bead ch): Slide bead to hook,


yo, draw through lp on hook.

SLEEVE
Make 2.
Sleeve formula:
Round armhole measurement to nearest
whole inch (i.e. 19 inches).
Add 1 inch for ease (i.e. 19 inches + 1 =
20 inches).
Multiply result by 4 to determine the
number of foundation sc needed (i.e. 20
inches multiplied by 4—gauge of
4 foundation sc per inch = 80 foundation
sc needed).
Step 1: Calculate the number of
foundation sc needed using the sleeve
formula above.
Work a first foundation sc (see Special
Stitches) followed by the number of next
foundation sc (see Special Stitches) needed.
Join (see Pattern Notes) to form ring, being
careful not to twist. (80 foundation sc)
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in joining st, *ch 5, sk 3
foundation sc, sc in next foundation sc, rep
from * to last 3 foundation sc, ch 5, join in
beg sc, do not turn. (20 ch-5 lps, 20 sc)
Note: The number of ch-5 lps should be the
same as the number of inches in your formula.
The sample has 20 ch-5 lps and measurement
of 20 inches.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first 2 chs of the first ch-5 Row 3: Sl st in first 2 chs of ch-5 lp, sc in Note: To lengthen the sleeves, add reps of
lp, sc in same ch-5 lp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 same ch-5 lp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 lp, rep row 4. To shorten sleeves, subtract repeats of
lp, rep from * around, end with ch 5, join in from * until you have worked ⁄ of the ch-5 row 4. Make sure the number of ch 5-lps rem
beg sc, turn. lps, turn. (16 ch-5 lps, 15 sc) an even number.

Note: Begin working in rows for the Note: Divide the number of ch-5 lps in rnd 2 Fasten off.
remainder of the sleeve. by 5 (then round up to the next whole number
Edging
if needed). The result is the number of ch-5 lps
If adding the optional beads to sleeve edge,
that remain unworked in row 3 (i.e. Sample has
place the beads onto the yarn at this point.
20 ch-5 lps in rnd 2; 20 divided by 5 is 4; 4 ch-5
The number of beads needed is 3 times the
lps remain unworked on row 3). This unworked
Upcycle T-Shirt is total number of ch-5 lps; do not count the
section will be the bottom of the armhole,
worked using a unworked lps at the underarm. (Sample has
allowing less bulk in the underarm area.
formula, allowing you 16 ch-5 lps x 3; place 48 beads onto yarn).
to customize any shirt exactly Row 4: *Ch 5, sc in ch-5 lp, rep from * Join yarn in first edge ch-5 lp past
the way you want it to look. across, turn. (16 ch-5 lps, 15 sc) unworked lps.
Rows 5–8: Rep row 4.

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Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in Multiply result by 4 and add 1 to determine Fasten off.
each of first 2 ch-5 lps, ch 5, *dc dec in each the number of foundation sc needed (i.e. 22
Note: If you choose to omit the beads, change
of next 2 ch-5 lps, rep from * around, turn. inches multiplied by 4 (gauge of 4 foundation
the (ch 1, 3 bead chs, ch 1) sequence to ch-5 sps.
(20 dc dec) sc per inch) + 1 = 89 foundation sc needed).
If working the neck trim for the full neck Weave in ends.
Rnd 2 (without beads): Ch 1, *sl st in
top of next dc dec, ch 7, rep from * ending circumference, follow the Sleeve formula and A S S E M B LY
with sl st in last dc dec. instructions for working rnd 1 in the rnd. Sleeves
If you are adding beads, string them If your shirt has sleeves, carefully cut them
Optional rnd 2 (with beads): Ch 1,
onto your yarn before beg to work the off, leaving ¼ inch of fabric (see Pattern
*sl st in top of next dc dec, ch 2, 3 bead chs
trim. String 3 beads for each inch of your Notes).
(see Special Stitches), ch 2, rep from * ending
neckline measurement. (Sample’s neckline With needle and thread, beg at the bottom
with sl st in last dc dec.
measurement is 22 inches x 3 = 66 beads). the armhole, stitch the sleeve to the outside
Fasten off.
Step 1: Calculate the number of edge of the T-shirt armhole. Stretch shirt
Weave in ends. and Sleeve slightly when stitching (see
foundation sc needed using the neckline
formula above. Pattern Notes) and fold under the extra
NECKLINE TRIM ¼ inch of fabric as you sew on the sleeve.
Work a first foundation sc followed by the
Neckline formula (Sample shows trim Sleeves can be attached by machine sewing
number of next foundation sc needed, turn.
around front neck only, measured from if desired.
(89 foundation sc)
shoulder to shoulder.):
Repeat for 2nd sleeve.
Round neckline measurement to nearest Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first foundation sc, *ch
Knit and Crochet Now! Logo Green:
whole inch (i.e. 19 inches). 1, 3 bead chs, ch 1, sk 3 foundation sc, sc in Neckline Trim
next foundation sc, rep from * to end. (23 sc, With needle and thread, stretching shirt and
Add 3 inches for ease (i.e. 19 inches + 3 = 22 ch sps) trim slightly, sew trim around the neckline
22 inches). of your shirt. C!

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Tunisian Scrubbies
D E SI G N S BY L E N A SK VAG E R S O N F O R A N N I E’ S SI G N AT U R E D E SI G N S
Tunisia n S c r ubbies

This set is sure to keep you squeaky clean! You’ll love the mini
pads for applying toner, face wash or lotions to your face.

EASY Tunisian Full Stitch (TFS): Insert hook B. Work 25 TFS evenly across side of
through fabric in sp before next vertical bar square in row ends. (50 lps on hook)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS to the back of the work, yo, pull up a lp. C. Work 25 TFS evenly across bottom of
Washcloth: 8½ inches square Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS): Insert hook square. (75 lps on hook)
Makeup Pad: 2¾ inches square from right to left under next vertical bar, yo, D. Work 25 TFS evenly across side square
Soap Sack: 4 inches x 5½ inches pull up a lp. On last st of row, insert hook in row ends. (100 lps on hook)
under both vertical strands, yo, pull up lp.
E. Work lps off hook.
MATERIALS Reverse Simple Stitch (RSS): Fold top
• Lily Sugar’n Cream medium edge of work toward front, insert hook from Row 2:
(worsted) weight cotton yarn right to left under next vertical bar in the A. *TFS across to last vertical bar before
(2½ oz/120 yds/70g per ball): back of the work, yo, pull up a lp. On the last the corner, TSS (see Special Stitches) in
2 balls #0082 jute (A) st of row, insert hook under both vertical next vertical bar, TFS in next sp, TSS in
1 ball #0004 ecru (B) strands, yo, pull up lp. next vertical bar.
• Size K/10½/6.5mm Tunisian hook with
B. Rep from * around, ending with
20-inch or longer cable or size needed to
WA S H C L O T H working last st. (108 lps on hook)
obtain gauge
Make 2. C. Change back to A, work lps off hook,
• Tapestry needle
Row 1: changing back to color B in last pull
GAUGE through and leaving last lp on hook.
A. With color A, ch 24, keeping all lps on
14 sts = 4 inches
hook, pull up lp in 2nd ch from hook Row 3:
Exact gauge is not critical for these projects. and in each ch across. (24 lps on hook)
A. Ch 1, *TSS in each bar across, TFS in
SPECIAL STITCHES B. Work lps off hook (see Special Stitches). corner sp.
Work loops off hook (work lps off Row 2: B. Rep from * around, ending with
hook): Ch 1 (see A of illustration), [yo, pull working last st.
through 2 lps on hook (see B of illustration)] A. Work TFS (see Special Stitches) across,
after last vertical bar, sk sp and work in C. Work lps off hook.
across. Last lp on hook counts as first lp of
next row. last st of row (see Special Stitches). Row 4: Sl st in each vertical bar around,
A B. Work lps off hook. ending with sl st in final ch from front.
Fasten off.
Row 3:
A. Sk (first sp and following vertical bar), FINISHING
B TFS across including in sp before last st, Sew tog the diagonal opening in the border
work in last st of row. between first and 4th side. Weave in ends.
B. Work lps off hook.
M A K E U P PA D
Work Loops Off Hook
[Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] until piece
Make 3.
measures 7 inches, ending with a row 3. In
Last stitch of row (last st of row): On last yo and pull through 2 lps, change color Row 1:
last st of row, insert hook under both vertical (see Stitch Guide) to B. A. With any color, ch 10, working in
strands (see illustration), yo, pull up lp. back bar of ch (see illustration), keeping
BORDER
Row 1:
A. Work TFS in first sp and in each sp
across, including sp before last st, work
last st of row. (25 lps on hook) Back Bar of Chain

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all lps on hook, pull up lp in 2nd ch


from hook and in each ch across.
(10 lps on hook)
B. Work lps off hook (see Special Stitches).
Row 2:
A. Work RSS (see Special Stitches) across,
work in last st (see Special Stitches).
B. Work lps off hook.
Rows 3–9:
A. Work TSS (see Special Stitches) across,
work in last st.
B. Work lps off hook.
Row 10: Sl st in vertical back bar of each st
across to last st, sl st in last st.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

S OA P S AC K
Row 1:
A. With B, ch 15, working in back bar of
ch (see illustration on page 21), keeping
all lps on hook, pull up lp in 2nd ch
from hook and in each ch across.
(15 lps on hook)
B. Work lps off hook (see Special Stitches).
Row 5: Next row: Rep row 2.
Row 2:
A. *TSS in next vertical bar, TFS (see Special Last row: Sl st in vertical back bar of each
A. Work RSS (see Special Stitches) across, Stitches) in next sp; rep from * across to st across to last st, sl st in last st. Fasten off.
work in last st (see Special Stitches). last vertical bar, TSS in last vertical bar,
FINISHING
B. Work lps off hook. work in last st. (15 lps on hook)
Fold sack double lengthwise and sew
Row 3: B. Work lps off hook, changing color sides tog.
(see Stitch Guide) to A in last yo and Weave in ends.
A. Work TSS (see Special Stitches) across,
pull through 2 lps.
work in last st. CORD
Rep row 3 until piece measures approxi-
B. Work lps off hook. Cut a piece of yarn in color A approximately
mately 10 inches, changing to color B in last
120 inches long. Fold double. Twist the
Row 4: pull through and leaving last lp on hook.
string until it resists, fold double and let
A. Ch 1, RSS in next vertical bar, ch 1, [sk Next row: Rep row 3. twist along itself.
next bar, RSS in next vertical bar, ch 1]
Next row: Ch 1, TSS in next vertical bar, Tie a loose knot at open end of cord. Thread
across, work in last st. (9 lps on hook)
ch 1, [sk next bar, TSS in next vertical bar, cord through eyelet row on Sack. Untie the
B. Ch 1, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, knot and tie ends tog with a knot, pull tight
ch 1] across, work in last st. (9 lps on hook)
ch 1] across, ending with yo, pull and trim ends. C!
through last 2 lps on hook and then Next row: Rep row 5 without changing
leaving last lp on hook. color at the end of the row.

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CONFIDENT
BEGINNER

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 5½ inches
Before assembly: 23 inches wide
Seamed, measured flat: 10½ inches wide

MATERIALS
• Plymouth Yarn Viento bulky
(chunky) weight baby alpaca/
bamboo yarn (1¾ oz/98 yds/
50g per hank):
2 hanks #0004 natural
• Size 12mm crochet hook or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
8 sc = 4 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Headband is worked with 2 strands held
together throughout.
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

SPECIAL STITCH
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a
slip knot on hook (see illustration A), insert
hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp (see
illustration B), yo and draw through both lps
on hook (see illustration C).
A

B
Natural Spa
C
Headband
DE SIGN BY R ANDY C AVALIERE

Single Crochet Join Keep your hair neat and enjoy a spa day
HEADBAND
with this chic, easy-to-stitch headband.
Row 1 (RS): With 2 strands held It’s made with natural, undyed yarn for
tog (see Pattern Notes), ch 45, working in
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6 6 a truly luxurious feel.
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Posy Patch
hook in same ch, yo, pull up a ½-inch lp
(5 lps on hook), [yo, insert hook in ch st (not
in ch sp) before next sl st, yo, pull up a
½-inch lp] 3 times in same ch (11 lps on

Tote hook), sk next (sl st, ch-2 sp, sl st), [yo, insert
hook in next ch st, yo, pull up a ½-inch lp]
3 times in same ch, yo, draw through all 17
lps on hook, ch 4, small puff (see Special
D E S I G N BY R E N A V. S T E V E N S Stitches) in 4th ch from hook (in gap between
2 main lps and back bump). (4 petals made)
Patches of flowers crocheted together Large puff stitch (large puff): Yo, insert
hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a ½-inch
make up this summery tote. Each patch is lp, [yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up
a ½-inch lp] twice (7 lps on hook), yo, draw
worked separately, making this a convenient through all 7 lps on hook.
project to pick up and work on the go! Flower top: If necessary, push left petal to
left to expose flower eye (gap directly above
The recycled yarn makes it easy to clean, too. puff sts), ([large puff—see Special Stitches,
ch 2] twice, large puff) in flower eye.
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo,
INTERMEDIATE leave enough tail to double back with needle
pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps
into worked-over part to help keep ends
on hook.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS secure during washing.
Tote: 17½ inches wide x 14½ inches tall Blocks are joined into identical front and
TOTE
Handles: 22 inches long back panels of 6 blocks each, crocheted
together on 3 sides (or they can be sewn F L OW E R B L O C K
MATERIALS together if preferred). Trim is worked around Make 4 each in rose, cream
• Premier Yarns Home Cotton the open top and (optional) lining is sewn in. & driftwood.
medium (worsted) weight Crocheted handles are added last. Row 1 (RS): Ch 33, place marker in 5th ch
recycled cotton/polyester yarn
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless from hook for future assembly, sl st in 7th
(2⁄ oz/131 yds/75g per ball):
otherwise stated. ch from hook, [ch 2, sk next 2 chs, sl st in
3 balls #38-38 rose
Do not remove markers until instructed. next ch, ch 4, sk next 3 chs, sl st in next ch]
2 balls each #38-02 cream and
3 times, ch 2, sk next 2 chs, sl st in next ch,
#38-39 driftwood Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as
ch 1, sk next ch, hdc in last ch, place marker
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed first double crochet and chain-1 unless
in this row to indicate RS bottom edge of
to obtain gauge otherwise stated.
block, turn. (1 ch-6 sp, 4 ch-2 sps, 3 ch-4 sps,
• Tapestry needle Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as 1 ch-1 sp, 8 sl sts, 1 hdc)
• Locking stitch markers: 36 first half double crochet and chain-2 unless
• Lining fabric (optional) otherwise stated. Row 2: Ch 6 (counts as dc and part of
• Matching thread (optional) flower), [work flower bottom (see Special
Chain-1 at beginning of round counts as first
• Sewing needle (optional) Stitches), ch 4] 3 times, work flower bottom,
single crochet unless otherwise stated.
dc in turning-ch sp, turn. (4 flower bottoms,
GAUGE
SPECIAL STITCHES 3 ch sps between flowers, 2 dc)
One flower block = 5¾ inches wide x
7 inches tall before assembly Small puff stitch (small puff): [Yo, Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [work
insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a flower top (see Special Stitches), ch 1]
Take time to check gauge.
½-inch lp] twice in same st (5 lps on hook), 4 times, sk last petal, dc in turning-ch sp,
PATTERN NOTES yo, draw through all 5 lps on hook. turn. (4 flower tops, 5 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
Work over loose ends where feasible as work Flower bottom: Yo, insert hook in 3rd ch
Row 4: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), [sk next
progresses or weave in later. In either case, from hook, yo, pull up a ½-inch lp, yo, insert
ch-1 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in

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next ch-2 sp*, ch 4] 4 times, ending last rep
at *, ch 2, hdc in turning-ch sp, turn. (6 ch-2
sps, 3 ch-4 sps, 8 sl sts, 2 hdc)
Rows 5–10: [Rep rows 2–4] twice.
Rows 11 & 12: Rep rows 2 and 3.
(4 bands of flowers made)
Row 13: Ch 5, place marker in 3rd ch from
hook for future assembly, *sk next ch-1 sp,
[sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] twice; rep from *
3 times, dc in turning-ch sp. Fasten off.
(9 ch-2 sps, 8 sl sts, 1 hdc, 1 dc)
A S S E M B LY
Refer to Assembly Diagram on page 67
for placement. Diagram is the same
for front and back panels.
Joining Blocks
Join each pair of blocks to create
6 short vertical columns, as
follows: Hold 2 blocks with WS
tog, bottom row of upper block
against top row of lower block,
upper block facing. Matching ch
sps and working through both
thicknesses, sc join (see Special
Stitches) rose in unworked lp of
previously worked beg foundation
ch of facing block and top of dc of back
block, ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 2, sc in next
ch sp] 8 times, ch 1, sc in marked ch of both
blocks, remove these markers. Fasten off.
(11 sc, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-1 sps)
Rep for each pair of blocks. (2 blocks in
each of 6 columns)
Joining Columns
Join columns into 2 panels of 6 blocks each,
as follows: Hold side edges of columns
with WS tog in position to start at bottom
edges. Matching rows and working through
both thicknesses over post of sts at end
of rows unless otherwise stated, sc join
rose in marked ch of facing column and in
unworked lp of beg foundation ch of back
column, remove marker, ch 1, sc in first
row, [ch 2, sc in next row] to end, ch 1, sc
in marked ch of facing column and in top
of last dc of back column, remove marker.

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Natural
Beauty
Vest
DESIGN BY MARGARET HUBERT

Vests are a great


addition to any
wardrobe and can
be tossed over a
dress or T-shirt with
a pair of jeans. The
combination of two
patterns worked in
different directions
with recycled yarn
makes this vest very
unique. Any way you
choose to wear it,
it’s sure to be a
“natural beauty”!

SIZED TO
Na tura l Bea uty Ves t

INTERMEDIATE skip all beginning double crochets of shell Body should have 19 [21, 23, 25, 27] rows of
or V-stitch, work into chain-2 space as cl groups with a sc row and a mesh row at
FINISHED SIZES instructed, then skip all remaining double each end.
Instructions given fit woman’s size small; crochets of shell or V-stitch. Rotate piece to beg working in row ends
changes for medium, large, X-large and Join with slip stitch as indicated unless of body.
2X-large are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is otherwise stated.
given, it applies to all sizes. Foundation row (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc in first
SPECIAL STITCHES sp, sc in sc row, *2 sc in next sp, sc in next sp,
FINISHED MEASUREMENT Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp. sc in sc row**, 2 sc in next sp, sc in each of
Bust: 36 inches (small) [40 inches (medium), next 2 sc rows, rep from * 17 [19, 21, 23, 25]
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated sp.
44 inches (large), 48 inches (X-large), times, rep from * to ** once, 2 sc in last sp,
52 inches (2X-large)] turn. (153 [169, 185, 201, 217] sc)
VEST
MATERIALS L E F T F RO N T
B O DY
• Berroco Remix Light light (DK) Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 3 [4, 5, 6, 7] sc,
Foundation row (WS): Ch 58, dc in
weight nylon/cotton/acrylic/silk/ *sk 2 sc, shell (see Special Stitches) in next sc,
6th ch from hook (sk chs count as first dc, ch 1
linen yarn (3½ oz/432 yds/ sk 2 sc, dc in next 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] sc, rep from *
and sk st), *ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch, rep
100g per skein): twice, turn, leaving rem sts unworked.
from * across, turn and place marker in any
2 [2, 3, 3, 4] skeins #6901 birch (3 shells, 4 groups of 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] dc)
st to mark RS. (28 dc, 27 ch-1 sps)
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size Row 2 (beg arm and neckline
needed to obtain gauge Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first dc, *sc in ch-1
shaping): Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
• Tapestry needle sp, sc in next dc, rep from * to turning ch, sc
next 1 [2, 3, 4, 5] dc, *shell in ch-2 sp (see
• Stitch marker in turning-ch sp, sc in 4th ch of turning ch,
Pattern Notes), dc in next 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] dc, rep
• Button turn. (55 sc)
from * once, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 1 [2,
GAUGE Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), sk next 2 3, 4, 5] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in last st,
Body Pattern: 5 cls = 4 inches; 13 pattern sc, 3 dc in next sc (3-dc group made), *sk 3 sc, turn. (3 shells, 2 groups of 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] dc, 3
rows (starting with row 4) = 4 inches 3 dc in next sc, rep from * to last 3 sc, sk 2 sc, [4, 5, 6, 7] dc each edge)
dc in last sc, turn. (13 3-dc groups, 2 dc)
Yoke Pattern: 9 dc and 2 shells = 4 inches; Row 3: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in next
9 rows = 4 inches Row 3: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), *dc dec 0 [1, 2, 3, 4] dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next
Take time to check gauge. (see Stitch Guide) in next 3 dc (for cl), ch 3, rep 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] dc, rep from * once, shell in ch-2
from * across to last 4 dc, dc dec in next 3 dc, sp, dc in next 0 [1, 2, 3, 4] dc, dc dec in next
PATTERN NOTES ch 2, dc in last dc, turn. (13 cls, 2 dc, 2 ch-2 2 dc, dc in last st, turn. (3 shells, 2 groups of
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. sps, 12 ch-3 sps) 4 [5, 6, 7 8] dc, 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] dc each edge)
Both stitch and row gauge are very Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc Size Small Only
important for this pattern. in top of next cl, *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in Row 4: Ch 3, sk 1 dc, *shell in ch-2 sp,
Body is same length for all sizes. When next cl, rep from * across to last ch-2 sp, 2 sc dc in next 4 dc, rep from * once, shell in
working top section, the overall length in last ch-2 sp, sc in last dc, turn. (55 sc) ch-2 sp, sk next dc, dc in last st, turn.
changes due to different armhole lengths. (3 shells, 2 groups of 4 dc, 1 dc each edge)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Back and Fronts are worked from side to Row 5: Ch 3, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next
side and made in one piece up to armhole. Row 6: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), sk
4 dc, rep from * once, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in
Yoke is worked bottom-up from underarm next sc, dc in next sc, *ch 1, sk next sc,
last st, turn. (3 shells, 2 groups of 4 dc, 1 dc
to shoulders. dc in next sc, rep from * across, turn.
each edge)
(28 dc, 27 ch-1 sps)
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
Rep rows 1–6 until body measures 35½ Size Medium Only
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
[39½, 43½, 47½, 51½] inches from beg, [Row 4]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, *shell
Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 dc, rep from * once,
ending with a rep of row 4.
first double crochet and chain-2 unless shell in ch-2 sp, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
otherwise stated. Note: Row 5 is intentionally sk. last st, turn. (3 shells, 2 groups of 5 dc, 2 dc
When instructed to work stitches into Next row: Rep row 6, do not turn, do not each edge)
chain-2 space (of shell or V-stitch), always fasten off.

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[Row 5]: Ch 3, sk next dc, *shell in ch-2 dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc, turn. (1 group of 4 [5, 6] Size Large Only
sp, dc in next 5 dc, rep from * once, shell dc, 6 [7, 8] dc at neckline edge) [Row 21]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, shell in
in ch-2 sp, sk next dc, dc in last st, turn. ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in
Row 12: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell in
(3 shells, 2 groups of 5 dc, 1 dc each edge) last 2 dc, turn. (2 shells, 1 group of 6 dc, 2 dc
ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
at neckline and arm edges)
Sizes Large, X-Large & dc in next 3 [4, 5] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc
2X-Large Only in last st, turn. (5 [6, 7] dc at neckline edge) [Row 22]: Ch 3, dc in next dc, shell in
[Row 4]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, [1, 2, 3] ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 dc, shell in last ch-2 sp,
Row 13: Ch 3, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in
dc in next dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next [6, sk next dc, dc in last st, turn. (1 dc at
ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
7, 8] dc, rep from * once, shell in ch-2 sp, dc neckline edge)
dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc, turn.
in next [1, 2, 3] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
[Row 23]: Ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in
last st, turn. (3 shells, 2 groups of [6, 7, 8] dc, Row 14: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell in
next 6 dc, ch 2, sc in last ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in
[3, 4, 5] dc each edge) ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
next dc, dc in last st. Fasten off. (2 sc, 9 dc, 4
dc in next 2 [3, 4] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc
[Row 5]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in ch-2 sps)
in last st, turn. (4 [5, 6] dc at neckline edge)
next [0, 1, 2] dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next
Sizes X-Large & 2X-Large Only
[6, 7, 8] dc, rep from * once, shell in ch-2 sp, Row 15: Ch 3, dc in next 3 [4, 5] dc, shell in
Arm shaping complete. V-neck shaping
dc in next [0, 1, 2] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
will continue.
in last st, turn. (3 shells, 2 groups of [6, 7, 8] dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc, turn.
dc, [2, 3, 4] dc each edge) [Row 6]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell in
Row 16: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep from * once,
Sizes Small, Medium & in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2
shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next [0, 1] dc, dc dec
Large Only sp, dc in next 1 [2, 3] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc,
in next 2 dc, dc in last st, turn. (3 shells, 2
Arm shaping complete. V-neck shaping dc in last st, turn. (3 [4, 5] dc at neckline edge)
groups of [7, 8] dc, [2, 3] dc at neckline edge,
will continue.
Row 17: Ch 3, dc in next 2 [3, 4] dc, shell in [3, 4] dc at arm edge; rem st counts are given
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, *shell ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, only for counts that change)
in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, rep from * dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc, turn.
[Row 7]: Ch 3, sk next dc, dc in next [0, 1]
once, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in last ch-2 sp (dec
Row 18: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell in dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep
made), dc in last st, turn. (2 shells, 2 groups of
ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, from * once, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4]
4 [5, 6] dc, partial shell at neckline edge, 1 [1,
dc in next 0 [1, 2] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc dc, turn. ([1, 2] dc at neckline edge)
2] dc at arm edge; rem st counts are given only
in last st, turn. (2 [3, 4] dc at neckline edge)
for counts that change) [Row 8]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell in
Size Small Only ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep from * once,
Row 7: Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp,
Row 19: Ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch-2 sp (partial shell
*dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in next ch-2 sp,
4 dc, ch 2, sc in last ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in last st. made), dc in last [1, 2] dc, turn. (2 shells,
rep from * once, dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc, turn.
Fasten off. (2 sc, 6 dc, 4 ch-2 sps) 1 partial shell, [1, 2] dc at neckline edge)
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, *shell in
Sizes Medium & Large Only [Row 9]: Ch 3, dc in next [0, 1] dc, (1 dc, ch
next ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, rep from
[Row 19]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, *dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell
* once, (2 dc, ch 2, 0 [0, 1] dc) in next ch-2 sp
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 in ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc in last [3, 4]
(dec made), dc in last st, turn. (partial shell,
sp, dc in next [1, 2] dc, turn. ([3, 4] dc at dc, turn.
1 dc at neckline edge)
neckline edge)
[Row 10]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell
Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, *dc in next 4
[Row 20]: Ch 3, dc in next [0, 1] dc, shell in in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep from *
[5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc
ch-2 sp, dc in next [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, once, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in last [3, 4] dc,
in last 1 [1, 2] dc, turn.
dc in next [0, 1] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in turn. ([1, 2] dc at neckline edge)
Row 10: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, *shell last st, turn. ([2, 3] dc at neckline edge)
[Row 11]: Ch 3, sk [0, 1] dc, [1, 2] dc in ch-2
in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, rep from *
Size Medium Only sp, sk 2 dc of partial shell, *dc in next [7, 8]
once, sk next dc, dc between last 2 sts, dc in
[Row 21]: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in dc, shell in ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc in
last st, turn. (2 dc at neckline edge)
ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 last [3, 4] dc, turn. (2 shells, 1 group of [7, 8]
Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 5 [6, 7] dc, shell in sp, ch 2, dc in last st. Fasten off. (2 sc, 8 dc, 4 dc, [9, 11] dc at neckline edge)
ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, ch-2 sps)

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[Row 12]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell sp, dc in next [0, 1] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc Size Large Only
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep from * in last st, turn. ([2, 3] dc at neckline edge) [Row 8]: Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp
once, sk [0, 1] dc, dc in last 2 dc, turn. ([9, 10] (partial shell made), *dc in next 6 dc, shell in
Size X-Large Only
dc at neckline edge) ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc in last 2 dc, turn.
[Row 25]: Ch 5, sk next dc, sc in ch-2 sp,
[Row 13]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in ch 2, dc in next 7 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, Sizes Small, Medium &
next [6, 7] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc in next 2 dc, dc in last st. Fasten off. Large Only
[7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, (11 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch-2 sps) Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, *shell
turn. ([8, 9] dc at neckline edge) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, rep from *
Size 2X-Large Only
once, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in last st, turn.
[Row 14]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell [Row 25]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, shell in
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep from * ch-2 sp, dc in next 8 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in Row 10: Ch 3, dc in sp between first and
once, dc in last st, turn. last 4 dc, turn. (2 dc at neckline edge) next dc, sk next dc, *dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc,
shell in ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc in last
[Row 15]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in [Row 26]: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, shell in
1 [1, 2] dc, turn. (2 dc at neckline edge)
next [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, ch-2 sp, dc in next 8 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in
8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next [2, 3] dc, dc last 2 dc, turn. Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell in
in last st, turn. ([7, 8] dc at neckline edge) ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
[Row 27]: Ch 5, sk next dc, sc in ch-2 sp, ch
dc in last 6 [7, 8] dc, turn. (1 group of 4 [5, 6]
[Row 16]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell 2, dc in next 8 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc
dc, 6 [7, 8] dc at neckline edge)
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 in last 4 dc. Fasten off. (13 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)
sp, dc in last [7, 8] dc, turn. Row 12: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
R I G H T F RO N T
next 3 [4, 5] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4
[Row 17]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc Row 1: With WS facing, count 31 [35, 39,
[5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc,
in next [4, 5] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 43, 47] sts in from unworked side edge, join
turn. (5 [6, 7] dc at neckline edge)
[7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, (see Pattern Notes) in last st counted, ch 3,
turn. ([6, 7] dc at neckline edge) dc in next 3 [4, 5, 6, 7] sc, *sk 2 sc, shell in Row 13: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell in
next sc, sk 2 sc, dc in next 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] sc, ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
[Row 18]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell rep from * twice, turn. (3 shells, 4 groups of dc in last 5 [6, 7] dc, turn.
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] dc)
sp, dc in last [6, 7] dc, turn. Row 14: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
Rows 2–5: Rep rows 2–5 of Left Front. next 2 [3, 4] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4
[Row 19]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc,
in next [3, 4] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next Arm shaping complete. V-neck shaping
turn. (4 [5, 6] dc at neckline edge)
[7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, will continue.
turn. ([5, 6] dc at neckline edge) Row 15: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell in
Sizes Small, Medium &
ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
[Row 20]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell Large Only
dc in last 4 [5, 6] dc, turn.
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 Row 6: Ch 3, *(1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp
sp, dc in last [5, 6] dc, turn. (dec made), *dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in Row 16: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc, next 1 [2, 3] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4
[Row 21]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in turn. (2 shells, 2 groups of 4 [5, 6] dc, 1 partial [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last 1 [1, 2] dc,
next [2, 3] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next shell, 1 dc at neckline edge, 1 [1, 2] dc at arm turn. (3 [4, 5] dc at neckline edge)
[7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, edge; rem st counts are given only for counts
turn. ([4, 5] dc at neckline edge) Row 17: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, shell in
that change)
ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
[Row 22]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 0 [0, 1] dc, *shell dc in last 3 [4, 5] dc, turn.
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 [5, 6] dc, rep from *
sp, dc in last [4, 5] dc, turn. Row 18: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc,
once, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in last
dc in next 0 [1, 2] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in
[Row 23]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc st, turn.
next 4 [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next
in next [1, 2] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next Sizes Small & Medium Only 0 [1, 2] dc, dc in last st, turn. (2 [3, 4] dc at
[7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, Row 8: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2) in next ch-2 sp neckline edge)
turn. ([3, 4] dc at neckline edge) (partial shell made), *dc in next 4 [5] dc, shell
Size Small Only
[Row 24]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc in last st, turn.
Row 19: Ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 4 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in last st.

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Fasten off. (2 sc, 6 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)


Sizes Medium & Large Only
[Row 19]: Ch 3, dc in next [0, 1] dc, shell in
ch-2 sp, dc in next [5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn. ([3, 4] dc at
neckline edge)
[Row 20]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc
in next [0, 1] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next
[5, 6] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [1, 2] dc,
turn. ([2, 3] dc at neckline edge)
Size Medium Only
[Row 21]: Ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in
next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in last
2 dc. Fasten off. (2 sc, 8 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Size Large Only
[Row 21]: Ch 3, dc in next dc, shell in
ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc
dec in next 2 dc, dc in last st, turn. (2 dc at
neckline edge)
[Row 22]: Ch 3, sk next dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
dc in next 6 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last 2
dc, turn. (1 dc at neckline edge)
[Row 23]: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 2, sc in
ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 6 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2
sp, ch 2, dc in last st. Fasten off. (2 sc, 9 dc,
4 ch-2 sps)
Sizes X-Large & 2X-Large Only
[Row 6]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
next [0, 1] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, *dc in next [7,
8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp; rep from * once, dc in
last [3, 4] dc, turn. (3 shells, 2 groups of [7, 8]
dc, [2, 3] dc at neckline edge, [3, 4] dc at arm
edge; rem st counts are given only for counts
that change)
[Row 7]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell
in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc; rep from *
once, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next [1, 2] dc,
sk next dc, dc in last st, turn. ([1, 2] dc at
neckline edge)
[Row 8]: Ch 3, dc in next [0, 1] dc, (1 dc,
ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp (partial shell made), (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in last [1, 2] [Row 11]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell
*dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, rep from dc, turn. in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep from *
* once, dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn. (2 shells, once, [1, 2] dc in ch-2 sp, sk [0, 1] dc, dc in
[Row 10]: Ch 3, dc in next [0, 1] dc, ch 2,
1 partial shell, [1, 2] dc at neckline edge) last st, turn. ([9, 11] dc at neckline edge)
2 dc in ch-2 sp, *dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in
[Row 9]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, rep from * once, dc in last [3, 4] dc, [Row 12]: Ch 3, sk [0, 1] dc, dc in next
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, rep from * once, turn. (2 shells, [1, 2] dc at neckline edge) [8, 9] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8]

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dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn. Size X-Large Only Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, *shell in ch-2
([9, 10] dc at neckline edge) [Row 25]: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, sc in sp, dc in next 4 dc, rep from * to last 2 sts,
ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 7 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 dc in last 2 sts, turn.
[Row 13]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell in
sp, ch 2, sk next dc, dc in last st. Fasten off.
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, Rows 7–18: Rep row 6.
(11 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)
dc in next [6, 7] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
Row 19: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, *ch 2, sc in
last st, turn. ([8, 9] dc at neckline edge) Size 2X-Large Only
ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 4 dc, rep from * to
[Row 25]: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, shell in
[Row 14]: Ch 3, *dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts. Fasten off. (5 sc,
ch-2 sp, dc in next 8 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc
in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn. 4 groups of 4 dc, 6 dc each edge, 10 ch-2 sps)
dec in next 2 dc, dc in last st, turn. (2 dc at
[Row 15]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell in neckline edge) Sizes Medium, Large, X-Large &
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, 2X-Large Only
[Row 26]: Ch 3, dc in next dc, shell in ch-2
dc in next [5, 6] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in [Row 2]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
sp, dc in next 8 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last
last st, turn. ([7, 8] dc at neckline edge) next [0, 1, 2, 3] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, *dc in
4 dc, turn.
next [5, 6, 7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, rep from
[Row 16]: Ch 3, dc in next [6, 7] dc, shell in
[Row 27]: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, sc in * 5 times, dc in next [0, 1, 2, 3] dc, dc dec
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 8 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 in next 2 dc, dc in last st, turn. (7 shells,
dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn.
sp, ch 2, sk next dc, dc in last st. Fasten off. 6 groups of [5, 6, 7, 8] dc, [2, 3, 4, 5] dc
[Row 17]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell in (13 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch-2 sps) each edge)
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
B AC K Size Medium Only
dc in next [4, 5] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
Row 1: With WS facing, sk 14 sc from Left [Row 3]: Ch 3, sk next dc, *shell in ch-2
last st, turn. ([6, 7] dc at neckline edge)
Front, join in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 1 [2, 3, sp, dc in next 5 dc, rep from * 5 times, shell
[Row 18]: Ch 3, dc in next [5, 6] dc, shell in 4, 5] sc, *sk 2 sc, shell in next sc, sk 2 sc, dc in in ch-2 sp, sk next dc, dc in last st, turn.
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, next 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] sc, rep from * 5 times, sk 2 (7 shells, 6 groups of 5 dc, 1 dc each edge)
dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn. sc, shell in next sc, sk 2 sc, dc in next 2 [3, 4,
[Row 4]: Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next
5, 6] sc, turn. (7 shells, 6 groups of 4 [5, 6, 7,
[Row 19]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell in ch-2 sp (partial shell made), dc in next 5 dc,
8] dc, 2 [3, 4, 5, 6] dc each edge)
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 dc, rep from *
dc in next [3, 4] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in Size Small Only to last ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in last ch-2
last st, turn. ([5, 6] dc at neckline edge) Row 2: Ch 3, sk next dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, sp, dc in last st, turn. (5 shells, 2 partial shells,
dc in next 4 dc, rep from * 5 times, shell in 6 groups of 5 dc, 1 dc each edge)
[Row 20]: Ch 3, dc in next [4, 5] dc, shell in
ch-2 sp, sk next dc, dc in last st. (7 shells,
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, [Row 5]: Ch 3, V-st (see Special Stitches) in
6 groups of 4 dc, 1 dc each edge)
dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn. ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc
Row 3: Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp in next 5 dc, rep from * to last ch-2 sp, V-st
[Row 21]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell in
(partial shell made), dc in next 4 dc, *shell in last ch-2 sp, dc in last st, turn. (5 shells,
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp,
in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 dc, rep from * to last 2 V-sts, 6 groups of 5 dc, 1 dc each edge)
dc in next [2, 3] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in last ch-2 sp,
last st, turn. ([4, 5] dc at neckline edge) [Rows 6–20]: Rep row 5.
1 dc in last st, turn. (5 shells, 2 partial shells,
[Row 22]: Ch 3, dc in next [3, 4] dc, shell in 6 groups of 4 dc, 1 dc each edge) [Row 21]: Ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc, *ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 5 dc,
Row 4: Ch 3, V-st (see Special Stitches) in
dc in last [3, 4] dc, turn. rep from * to last ch-2 sp, sc in last ch-2 sp,
ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc
dc in last st. Fasten off. (7 sc, 6 groups of 5 dc,
[Row 23]: Ch 3, dc in next [2, 3] dc, shell in in next 4 dc, rep from * to last ch-2 sp, V-st
1 dc each edge, 10 ch-2 sps)
ch-2 sp, dc in next [7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, in last ch-2 sp, dc in last st, turn. (5 shells,
dc in next [1, 2] dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in 2 V-sts, 6 groups of 4 dc, 1 dc each edge) Sizes Large, X-Large &
last st, turn. ([3, 4] dc at neckline edge) 2X-Large Only
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next
[Row 3]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
[Row 24]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc 4 dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 dc, rep
next [0, 1, 2] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, *dc in next
in next [0, 1] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next from * to last ch-2 sp, V-st in last ch-2 sp,
[6, 7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, rep from * 5
[7, 8] dc, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in last [3, 4] dc, dc in last st, turn. (5 shells, 4 groups of 4 dc,
times, dc in next [0, 1, 2] dc, dc dec in next
turn. ( [2, 3] dc at neckline edge) 6 dc each edge)

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N a t ur a l B e a u t y Ve s t

2 dc, dc in last st, turn. (7 shells, 6 groups of dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in last st, turn. Left Front V-neck shaping, sc in first row
[6, 7, 8] dc, [2, 3, 4] dc each edge) (7 shells, 6 groups of 8 dc, 3 dc each edge) end, work across Left Front and underside of
foundation ch of Body as the Right Front was
Size Large Only [Row 5]: Ch 3, sk next dc, dc in next dc,
worked to last row end, 3 sc in last row end
[Row 4]: Ch 3, sk next dc, *shell in ch-2 shell in ch-2 sp, *dc in next 8 dc, shell in
for corner, rotate to work across row ends of
sp, dc in next 6 dc, rep from * 5 times, shell ch-2 sp, rep from * 5 times, sk next dc, dc in
Body, work 2 sc in each dc row end and 1 sc
in ch-2 sp, sk next dc, dc in last st, turn. last 2 dc, turn. (7 shells, 6 groups of 8 dc,
in each sc row end to beg of rnd, sc in same
(7 shells, 6 groups of 6 dc, 1 dc each edge) 2 dc each edge)
st as beg sc, join to beg ch-1, do not turn.
[Row 5]: Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp [Row 6]: Ch 3, dc in next dc, shell in ch-2
Row 2: Sk first sc, *(sc, dc, sc) in next sc,
(partial shell made), dc in next 6 dc, *shell sp, *dc in next 8 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, rep from
sk 2 sc, rep from * to button lp, sc in same
in ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 dc, rep from * to last * 5 times, dc in last 2 dc, turn.
sc as button lp (working over sc from rnd 1),
ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in last ch-2 sp, dc
[Rows 7–26]: Rep row 6. **sk 2 sc, (sc, dc, sc) in next sc, rep from **
in last st, turn. (5 shells, 2 partial shells,
to bottom corner of left front, leave rem sts
6 groups of 6 dc, 1 dc each edge) [Row 27]: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 2, sc in
unworked. Fasten off.
ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 8 dc, rep from * 5
[Rows 6–22]: Rep row 5.
times, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in last 2 dc. ARMHOLE BORDERS
[Row 23]: Ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, *ch 2, dc in Fasten off. (7 sc, 6 groups of 8 dc, 2 dc each Rnd 1: Join in 7th st of armhole sts, ch 1,
next 6 dc, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp, rep from * edge, 14 ch-2 sps) sc in next 7 sts, working in row ends, *sc in
across, ch 2, dc in last st. Fasten off. (7 sc, next row end, [2 sc in next row end] twice,
F RO N T S , N E C K L I N E &
6 groups of 6 dc, 1 dc each edge, 14 ch-2 sps) rep from * to rem 7 sts of armhole, sc in last
BOT TOM BORDER
7 sts, join to beg sc, do not turn.
Size X-Large Only Rnd 1: With RS facing, join in st at bottom
[Row 4]: Ch 3, dc in next dc, sk next dc, right front (last row of Body), ch 1, sc in first Rnd 2: Ch 1, sk 1 sc, *(sc, dc, sc) in next sc,
*shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 dc, rep from dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, work 2 sc in each sk 2 sc, rep from * around, join to beg ch-1.
* 5 times, shell in ch-2 sp, sk next dc, dc in ch-1 sp to beg of V-neck shaping (54 sc), Fasten off.
last 2 dc, turn. (7 shells, 6 groups of 7 dc, 2 dc continuing along row ends of neckline, sc in
FINISHING
each edge) side of next sc, ch 10 (button lp made), [sc
Sew button on left front at base of V-neck
in next row end] twice, *[2 sc in next row
[Row 5]: Ch 3, sk next dc, *shell in ch-2 shaping, opposite button lp.
end] twice, sc in next row end, rep from * to
sp, dc in next 7 dc, rep from * 5 times, shell If blocking is necessary, lay garment on a
end of Right Front, continuing along Back,
in ch-2 sp, sk next dc, dc in last st, turn. padded surface, sprinkle lightly with water,
work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp and 1 sc in each
(7 shells, 6 groups of 7 dc, 1 dc each edge) pat into shape, pin with rustproof pins and
dc, sk each sc, continue across row ends of
[Row 6]: Ch 3, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next allow to dry. C!
7 dc, rep from * 5 times, shell in ch-2 sp, dc
in last st, turn.
81/2 [9, 10, 11, 12]"

[Rows 7–24]: Rep row 6.


BACK
RIGHT LEFT
[Row 25]: Ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, *dc in FRONT FRONT
next 7 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, rep from *
across, dc in last st. Fasten off. (7 sc, 6 groups
11"

of 7 dc, 1 dc each edge, 14 ch-2 sps) BODY

Size 2X-Large Only


[Row 4]: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 dc, dc in
36 [40, 44, 48, 52]"
next dc, *shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 8 dc, rep
from * 5 times, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next Note: Arrows indicate direction of work.

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Fancy Flip-Flops
D E SI G N S BY L E N A SK VAG E R S O N F O R A N N I E’ S SI G N AT U R E D E SI G N S

Take boring old sandals and breathe new life into them!
Add the cuff or leave the cuff off and make your sandals your own.

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Fa nc y Flip- Fl op s

INTERMEDIATE GOLDEN INSTEP next sp, 7 dc in last 3 sps, do not turn.


Make 2. (50 sts)
FINISHED SIZE
Straps Row 8 (RS): Ch 3, dc at side of dc, [4 dc at
One size fits size small, medium, large
Holding 2 strands of sand tog and working side of next tr, dc at side of next hdc] twice,
(shoe size 6, 8, 10)
with yarn doubled, place a slip knot on 7 dc in ch-6 sp, [dc at side of next hdc, 4 dc
To fit a shoe with a strap length of the hook. at side of next tr] twice, 2 dc at side of last
approximately 5½–6¼ inches. dc, turn. (31 dc)
Hold the flip-flop with the toe away from
Sole length of 9½–10¾ inches. you, and start working at beg of left strap. Row 9: Ch 1, sl st in each dc across,
MATERIALS Working over the strap, approximately 28 sc ending with sl st in 3rd ch at beg of previous
• Omega Eulali super fine (enough to cover the strap evenly) along the row, turn.
(fingering) weight cotton yarn left strap to the center, turn shoe to work
Row 10: [Ch 3, sc in first ch, sk 1 st, sl st in
(3½ oz/394 yds/100g per skein): along the 2nd strap and work approximately
next st] across.
1 skein #21 sand or 28 sc along the opposite strap.
Fasten off.
1 skein #99 black Fasten off.
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size A S S E M B LY
Top Triangle
needed to obtain gauge Starting at the center of shoe straps and
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
• Flip-flops in desired size center front of instep, work sc through both
• Tapestry needle Rnd 1: Ch 4, [dc, ch 1] into ring 7 times, layers in each st from center and out until all
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (8 dc, 8 ch-1 sps) sts on instep have been worked. Fasten off.
GAUGE
Finished instep triangle: Approximately Rnd 2: Ch 6, [hdc in back lp of next dc, ch Start at the center again, and work sc
4 inches x 4 inches x 5 inches 3] 6 times, dc in back lp of next dc, ch 6, join through both layers along the opposite strap
in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (8 ch sps) the same way.
SPECIAL STITCHES Fasten off.
Triple treble crochet (ttr): Yo 4 times, Row 3 (RS): Ch 2, 3 hdc in first sp, [4 sc in
next ch-3 sp] 5 times, 4 hdc in next sp, turn, Weave in ends.
insert hook in st, yo and pull through st (6 lps
on hook), [yo and pull through 2 lps] 5 times. leaving last ch-6 sp unworked. (28 sts) C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 67

Beg treble cluster (beg tr cl): Yo twice, Row 4: Ch 8, [sk 3 sts,


insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, (yo, hdc in next sc, ch 4] 6
pull through 2 lps on hook) twice, (yo twice, times, sk 3 sts, tr in last
insert hook in same st, yo, pull through st, st, turn. (2 tr, 6 hdc,
[yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice) 3 7 ch-4 sps)
times, yo, pull through all 5 lps on hook, ch 1.
Row 5: Ch 2, 4 hdc in
Treble cluster (tr cl): Yo twice, insert hook first sp, 5 sc in each of
in st, yo, pull through st, (yo, pull through next 2 sps, [hdc, dc, tr,
2 lps on hook) twice, (yo twice, insert hook dc, hdc] in next sp, 5 sc in
in same st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull each of next 2 sps, 5 hdc
through 2 lps on hook] twice) 4 times, yo, in last sp, turn. (35 sts)
pull through all 6 lps on hook, ch 1.
Row 6: Ch 9, [sk 4 sts,
PATTERN NOTES hdc in next st, ch 5] 6
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first times, sk 4 sts, tr in last
double crochet unless otherwise stated. st, turn. (2 tr, 6 hdc,
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless 7 ch-5 sps)
otherwise stated. Row 7: Ch 3, 6 dc in
first sp, 7 dc in next
2 sps, [3 tr, 2 ttr (see
Special Stitches), 3 tr] in

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road trip
Pack & Go Blanket
D E S I G N BY K AT H E R I N E E N G

Fold this blanket up, secure it with the separate carrying strap
and handle, and take it everywhere you go.

INTERMEDIATE BLANKET 2nd Side


F I R S T PAT T E R N With RS of 2nd Side facing, rep rows 1–7 of
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS First Side 2nd Pattern of First Side.
35 inches x 55 inches Row 1 (RS): With Aran, ch 154, working 3 R D PAT T E R N
in back bar of ch (see illustration), sc in back First Side
MATERIALS
bar of 2nd ch from hook, [dc in next ch, sc in Row 1: With buff and RS facing, pull up lp
• Red Heart Super Saver medium
next ch] across, turn. (153 sts) in first st on First Pattern of First Side, ch 3,
(worsted) weight acrylic yarn
(7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): dc in each st across, turn.
2 skeins each #313 Aran, #311 white Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk next st,
and #334 buff sc in next st] across, turn.
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge Back Bar of Chain Row 3: Ch 3, [fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
• Bamboo D handle around next dc on row before last, sk ch sp
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [sc in next behind fpdc, sc in next sc] across. Fasten off.
• 1-inch buttons: 2
dc, dc in next sc] across, turn.
• Tapestry needle 2nd Side
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [dc in next sc, Rep rows 1–3 of 3rd Pattern First Side on
GAUGE
sc in next dc] across, turn. Fasten off. 2nd Side.
Blanket: 6 sts = 2 inches; 3 rows =
1¼ inches 2nd Side Next rows: Rep rows 1–3 of First Pattern
Strap: Rows 1–4 = 3½ inches wide x Row 4: Working on opposite side of twice working row 1 in sts instead of chs on
2 inches long starting ch on row 1, working in both rem First and 2nd Sides.
lps of ch, pull lp of Aran through 2 lps,
PATTERN NOTES ch 1, sc in first ch, [dc in next ch, sc in next Next rows: Rep 2nd and 3rd Patterns on
Work from center out to create width, ch] across, turn. both Sides.
working first on one side with each color Rep 2 next rows twice for total of 4 patterns
Rows 5 & 6: Rep rows 2 & 3.
and then on other side as specified. on both Sides.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first 2 N D PAT T E R N
BORDER
double crochet unless otherwise stated. First Side
Rnd 1: With RS facing and buff, beg in first
Row 1: With RS of First Side facing, pull up
Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as sc of last row on either side, work ch 3 and
lp of white in first sc, ch 1, sc in same st and
first double crochet and chain-2 unless ch 2 or ch 5 (see Pattern Notes) to start, then
in each st across, turn.
otherwise stated. work 2 dc in same st, [dc in each st across,
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless Rows 2–7: Working in back lps (see Stitch working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last st, work in
otherwise stated. Guide), ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end ends of rows, dc in each row across with dc
of last row, fasten off. in center ch, ending with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in

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P a ck & G o B l a n k e t

Row 43: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2


sts (buttonhole), sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2,
sk next 2 sts (buttonhole), sc in last st, turn.
Row 44: Ch 1, sc in each st across with 2 sc
in each ch-2 sp. Fasten off.
2ND SIDE
Row 1: With RS facing, pull up lp through 2
lps of first ch, ch 1, sc in each ch across, turn.
Rows 2–28: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
BORDER
Rnd 1: With RS facing and 1 strand of aran
and 1 strand of white held tog, pull up lp in
end of center ch, *[ch 2, sk next row, sl st in
next row] across** to corner, (sl st, ch 2, sl
st) in corner, [ch 2, sk next st, sl st in next st]
3 times, ch 2, sk next st, (sl st, ch 2, sl st) in
last st, rep from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in base of beg ch-2. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Using buff, sew buttons to row 23 of
2nd Side.
HANDLE
Holding 1 strand Aran and 1 strand white
tog, work 48 sc around bamboo handle,
last sc] around, dc in same st as beg ch-3 Lightly block Border only on WS. join in beg sc. Fasten off.
or ch-5, join (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch,
FOLDING Sew bottom of Handle to under side of Strap
turn. (119 dc across each short end and 155
Lay Blanket out on flat surface, fold 2nd between rows 34 and 35 of First Side.
dc across each long edge)
Side up on top of first Side (see Folding Wrap Strap around folded Blanket and
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next dc, rep pattern for Diagram A). button over folded edges. C!
row 2 of 3rd Pattern all around, working at Fold each end in from each side so they are
each corner [ch 1, sk next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in touching in middle (see Folding Diagram B). First Side
corner ch-2 sp], ending with ch 1, sk last dc, Center
join in beg sc, turn. Fold ends together (see Folding Diagram C). 2nd Side

Rnd 3 (RS): Fpdc around dc of rnd 1, *sc in STRAP


Pack & Go Blanket
next sc on this rnd, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 Getting started: Divide rem buff yarn Folding Diagram A
sp, sc in next sc*, rep row 3 of 3rd Pattern in half. Holding 2 strands tog unless
around working between * at each corner, otherwise stated.
join in beg fpdc, do not turn. FIRST SIDE
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same fpdc, Row 1 (RS): With 2 strands buff, ch 10,
Pack & Go Blanket
[sk next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next sc, (sc, ch 3, working in back bar of ch, sc in back bar of Folding Diagram B
sc) in corner ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next 2nd ch from hook in each ch across, turn.
sc, sk next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next fpdc], (9 sc)
*sk next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next fpdc, rep Rows 2–42: Ch 1, sc in each st
from * around, working between [ ] at each across, turn.
corner, ending with sk next sc, join in beg Pack & Go Blanket
sc. Fasten off. Folding Diagram C

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road trip

Lace Stripe Cover-Up


DE SIGN BY JENNIFER OLIVARE Z

You can throw this piece on and go! Wear it with leggings and
a tank for a road trip or as a swimsuit cover-up at the beach.
This easy-to-stitch crochet top is made from side to side in one piece
with a deep V-neck, and it’s a must-make for any wardrobe.

EASY Pattern is written to include 2–4 inches of * across, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc,
positive ease. Size medium will be a little turn. (182 [188, 188, 194, 206] dc; 59 [61, 61,
SIZES larger than expected. 63, 67] ch-1 sps)
Instructions given fit woman’s size small; Work into back bar (see illustration) of Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 5, sk next
changes for medium, large, X-large and foundation chain and chain at neck opening. 3 dc**, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across,
2X-large are in [ ].
ending last rep at **, sc in last dc, turn. (61
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS [63, 63, 65, 69] sc; 60 [62, 62, 64, 68] ch-5 sps)
Bust: 37½ inches (small) [43 inches Row 4: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), sc in first
(medium), 45½ inches (large), 51 inches ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp,
Back Bar of Chain
(X-large), 53½ inches (2X-large) rep from * across to last sc, ch 2, dc in last sc,
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first
Length: 22 inches (small) [23 inches turn. (60 [62, 62, 65, 68] sc; 2 dc; 2 ch-2 sps;
double crochet unless otherwise stated.
(medium), 23 inches (large), 23½ inches 59 [61, 61, 63, 67] ch-5 sps)
(X-large), 25 inches (2X-large)] Chain-5 at beginning of row counts as
first double crochet, chain-2 unless Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 3, sk next ch-2
MATERIALS otherwise stated. sp, sk next sc, *sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, sk
• Omega Eulali super fine next sc, rep from * across, sc in 3rd ch of beg
Join with slip stitch unless otherwise stated.
(fingering) weight Egyptian ch-5, turn. (61 [63, 63, 65, 69] sc; 60 [62, 62,
cotton (3½ oz/394 yds/100g per ball): 64, 68] ch-3 sps)
COV E R- U P
3 [3, 3, 4, 4] balls #22 beige Row 6: Ch 3, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk
Ch 244 [252, 252, 260, 276].
• Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size next sc, rep from * across to last ch-3 sp, 3 dc
needed to obtain gauge Foundation row (RS): Dc in 5th ch in last ch-3 sp, dc in last sc, turn. (182 [188,
• Tapestry needle from hook (sk chs count as foundation ch and 188, 194, 206] dc; 59 [61, 61, 63, 67] ch-1 sps)
• Stitch markers first dc), dc in next 2 chs, *ch 1, sk next ch, dc
in next 3 chs, rep from * across to last ch, dc Rows 7–24 [7–30, 7–30, 7–36,
GAUGE 7–36]: Rep rows 1–6 3 [4, 4, 5, 5] times.
in last ch, turn. (182 [188, 188, 194, 206] dc;
22 sts = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches
59 [61, 61, 63, 67] ch-1 sps) Divide for Neck Opening
G AU G E S WAT C H Row 25 [31, 31, 37, 37]: Ch 3, dc in
Row 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in next
Ch 36. next dc, [ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, dc in
dc, ch 1, sk next dc, *dc in next dc, dc in
Work foundation row; then work Rows 1–6 next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc] 18 [19, 19, 20, 22]
at least 2 times. rep from * across to last 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc, times, ch 93, sk next 93 sts, [dc in next dc, dc
turn. (181 [187, 187, 193, 205] dc; 60 [62, 62, in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next
PATTERN NOTES dc] across to last 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc, turn.
64, 68] ch-1 sps)
Top is worked side to side in one piece, (112 [118, 118, 124, 136] dc; 36 [38, 38, 40, 44]
then sides are seamed while working rows Row 2: Ch 3, *dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 ch-1 sps; 1 ch-93 sp)
of lace mesh. sp, dc in next dc**, ch 1, sk next dc, rep from
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2X
Lace S t r i p e C o v e r- Up

Row 26 [32, 32, 38, 38]: Ch 3, [dc in


next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch
1, sk next dc] 18 [19, 19, 20, 22] times, dc in
next dc, working across ch-93, dc in next 2
chs, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc in next 3 chs, ch 1,
sk next ch] 22 times, dc in last 2 chs, [dc in
next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, dc in
next ch-1 sp] across to last 2 dc, dc in last 2
dc, turn. (182 [188, 188, 194, 206] dc; 59 [61,
61, 63, 67] ch-1 sps)
Rows 27–30 [33–36, 33–36, 39–
42, 39–42]: Rep rows 3–6 once.
Rows 31–48 [37–60, 37–60,
43–72, 43–72]: Rep rows 1–6 3 [4, 4,
5, 5] times.
Rows 49 & 50 [61 & 62, 61 & 62,
73 & 74, 73 & 74]: Rep rows 1 and 2,
fasten off.
Weave in ends and block fabric to Sizes Small, Large & next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, ending last
measurements. 2X-Large Only rep at **, sc in last dc, turn.
Joining row 1 (front): With WS facing,
A S S E M B LY Joining row 4 (back): Holding front
join in first dc at bottom edge on front, ch 1,
Fold piece in half widthwise (fold is shoulder and back tog and with RS facing, ch 3, sl
sc in same st as join, *ch 5, sk next 3 dc, sc in
and neck edge) with WS tog and line up st in 3rd ch of ch-5 at end of joining row 2,
next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, ending last
bottom edge. *Measure 7 [7½, 7½, 8, 8½] *ch 2, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 2**, sc in next
rep with sc in marked ch-1 sp, turn.
inches from shoulder and neck edge and corresponding ch-5 sp on front, rep from *
place one stitch marker in closest ch-1 sp on Joining row 2 (front): Ch 5, sc in across, ending last rep at **, sl st in 3rd ch
front and one stitch marker in corresponding first ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next of beg ch-5 on front, ch 3, sl st in first sc on
ch-1 sp on back. Rep from * to mark ch sps ch-5 sp, rep from * across, ch 5, sl st in last back, fasten off.
on front and back of opposite side. sc, fasten off. Rep joining rows 1–4 to join front and back
Sizes Medium & X-Large Only Joining row 3 (back): With WS facing, on opposite side.
Joining row 1 (front): With RS facing, join in marked ch-1 sp on back, ch 1, sc in FINISHING
join (see Pattern Notes) in first dc at bottom same sp as join, *ch 5, sk next 3 dc**, sc in Weave in rem ends and block again if
edge on front, ch 1, sc in same st as join, * needed. C!
ch 5, sk next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from
* across, ending last rep with sc in marked 81/2"
ch-1 sp, fasten off.
163/4 [203/4, 203/4, 243/4, 243/4]"

183/4 [211/2, 223/4, 251/2, 263/4]"

Joining row 2 (back): With RS facing


Shoulder

and holding front and back tog, join in


marked ch-1 sp on back, ch 1, sc in same sp
as join, ch 2, sc in last ch-5 sp of joining row Neck Opening
BACK FRONT
1, *ch 2, sk next 3 dc**, sc in next ch-1 sp on
Shoulder

back, ch 2, sc in next ch-5 sp on front, rep


from * across, ending last rep at **, sc in
last dc on back, ch 3, sl st in first sc on front,
fasten off.
7 [71/2, 71/2, 8, 81/2]" 143/4 [143/4, 143/4, 151/4, 161/4]"
Rep joining rows 1 and 2 to join front and
back on opposite side. Note: Arrow indicates direction of work.

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Summer
Water
Bottle
Holder
D E S I G N BY FAT L A DY C R O C H E T

This quick and easy


summer water bottle holder
is a very handy accessory
with bright colors that are
sure to bring a smile to
your face, wherever you’re
going. Stay hydrated!

EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Holder: 4½ inches wide x 8 inches long
Handle: 12 inches long
GAUGE
MATERIALS 5 sc = 1 inch; 5 rows = 1 inch
• Scheepjes Softfun light (DK)
weight cotton/acrylic yarn PATTERN NOTES
(3½ oz/153 yds/50g per skein): The Holder is worked in continuous rounds
1 skein each #2632 tortilla, from the bottom up; do not join unless
#2626 cobalt, #2634 bumblebee, instructed to do so.
#2605 emerald and #2534 cyclamen The Handle is worked separately and
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed sewn on.
to obtain gauge
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6 8
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Every Which Way


Pillow
D E S I G N B Y K R I S T E N S T O LT Z F U S C L AY

This handy reversible pillow will be your favorite new travel buddy!
An adjustable button strap allows you to secure it on any width
of headrest, hang it from a cargo hook or attach it to a suitcase handle.

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INTERMEDIATE 2 dc just made, dc in each of next 2 sts,


bpdtr around next marked dc] around,
FINISHED MEASUREMENT dc in each rem st, join in beg dc, turn.
12 inches square 4" end (4 bptr, 4 bpdtr, 92 dc)

MATERIALS Rnds 7–12: Rep rnds 5 and 6. At end of


• Red Heart Soft medium (worsted) last rnd, fasten off. (4 bptr, 4 dtr, 188 dc)
weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/256 yds/ A S S E M B LY & F I N I S H I N G
141g per ball): Block each Panel to 12 inches square.
1 ball each #9520 seafoam and
#9518 teal Joining rnd: With WS held tog, working
Leave ring through both thicknesses and sk dtr, sc
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed loose until
to obtain gauge stitches are join (see Special Stitches) teal in any corner
• Tapestry needle made. st, reverse sc (see Stitch Guide) around
• Stitch markers Slip Ring
3 sides, insert pillow form, reverse sc in
• 12-inch square pillow form each st around to last 5 sts, leave last 5 sts
• 1-inch button unworked, turn. Do not fasten off.

GAUGE Button Strap


8 dc = 2 inches; 4 rows = 2 inches Row 1: Working through both thicknesses,
Back Bar of Chain ch 1, sc in each unworked st, join in beg sc of
PATTERN NOTES joining rnd, turn. (5 sc)
Weave in loose ends as progresses. Stitch Guide) around same st, 2 dc in same Row 2: Beg dc, dc in next st, ch 1, sk
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless st*, dc in each of next 3 sts] around, ending next st, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn. (4 dc,
otherwise stated. last rep at *, join in beg dc. (4 fptr, 28 dc) 1 ch-1 sp)
SPECIAL STITCHES Rnd 3: Beg dc, [dc in each st around to Row 3: Beg dc, dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp,
Beginning double crochet (beg dc): next fptr, 2 dc in next fptr, fptr around same dc in last 2 sts, turn. (5 dc)
Ch 2, insert hook in back bar of 2nd ch from st, 2 dc in same st, place marker on first of
last 2 dc just made] around to last 2 sts, Rows 4–29: Rep rows 2 and 3. At end of
hook, yo, pull up a lp, insert hook in first st,
dc in each of last 2 sts, join in beg dc, turn. last row, fasten off.
yo, pull up a lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook] twice. (4 fptr, 44 dc) Sew button on edge of opposite diagonal
corner. Insert button in desired ch-1 sp as
Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip Rnd 4: Beg dc, [dc in each st around to
buttonhole. C!
knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo, next fptr, 2 dc in next fptr, bptr (see Stitch
pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps Guide) around same st, 2 dc in same st,
on hook. place marker on first of last 2 dc just made,
dc in each of next 2 sts, bpdtr (see Stitch
PI L L OW Guide) around next marked dc] around,
dc in each rem st, join in beg dc, turn.
PA N E L
(4 bptr, 4 bpdtr, 60 dc)
Make 1 each in seafoam & teal.
Rnd 5: Beg dc, [dc in each st around to
Rnd 1 (RS): Make a slip ring (see
next dtr, sk next dtr, dc in each of next 4 sts,
illustration), ch 2, insert hook in back bar
2 dc in next bptr, fptr around same st, 2 dc in
of 2nd ch (see illustration) from hook, yo,
same st, place marker on first of last 2 dc just
pull up a lp, insert hook in ring, yo, pull up
made, dc in each of next 2 sts*, fpdtr around
a lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice
next marked st] around, dc in each rem st,
(counts as beg dc), 15 dc in ring, join (see
join in beg dc, turn. (4 fptr, 4 fpdtr, 76 dc)
Pattern Notes) in beg dc, do not turn. Pull
beg tail gently to close ring. (16 dc) Rnd 6: Beg dc, [dc in each st around to
next fpdtr, sk next fpdtr, dc in each of next
Rnd 2: Beg dc (see Special Stitches), dc in
4 sts, 2 dc in next fptr, bptr around same st,
each of next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, fptr (see
2 dc in same st, place marker on first of last

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Cozy Summer Cocoon


Cardi
D E SI G N BY NA Z A N I N S. FA R D

This gorgeous openwork cardigan features a


stunning motif, feminine sleeves and double crocheted ribbing
around the sleeves. It looks just as good with a dress as it does
with a button-down and slacks or a tank top and jeans.

INTERMEDIATE Work a total of 16 motifs and arrange them sk next 2 dc**, (3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc) in next ch-4
when joining to create a square of 4 motifs sp, rep from * around ending last rep at **, 3
FINISHED SIZE in each of 4 rows. dc in first ch-4 sp, ch 3, dc in top of beg ch-3
One size fits most (counts as ch-5 sp). (72 dc, 12 ch-5 sps)
CA R DI Rnd 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-5 sp, ch 5,
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
37 inches square before seaming FIRST MOTIF sc in next ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sk next 2 dc, dc in
Ch 6. Sl st into first ch to form a ring. each of next 8 dc, ch 5, sk next 2 dc, sc in
MATERIALS next ch-5 sp, ch 5**, (3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc) in
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 3 dc in
• Plymouth Pima Rino medium next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, rep
ring, [ch 4, 4 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 2, dc
(worsted) weight pima cotton/ from * around ending last rep at **, 3 dc in
(see Pattern Notes) in top of beg ch-3.
superwash merino wool yarn (1¾ oz/ first ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in top of beg ch-3.
(16 dc, 4 ch-4 sps)
109 yds/50g per skein): (56 dc, 8 sc, 20 ch-5 sps)
13 skeins #12 coral Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same ch-4 sp, [dc in each
Rnd 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-5 sp, *[ch 5, sc
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size of next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-4
in next ch-5 sp] twice, ch 5, sk next 2 dc, dc
needed to obtain gauge sp] 3 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in
in each of next 4 dc, sk next 2 dc, [ch 5, sc in
• Tapestry needle first ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in top of beg ch-3.
next ch-5 sp] twice, ch 5**, (3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc)
(32 dc, 4 ch-4 sps)
GAUGE in next ch-5 sp, rep from * around ending
10 dc = 2 inches; 5 dc rows = 2 inches Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same ch-4 sp, [dc in each last rep at **, 3 dc in first ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in
One motif = 9¼ inches square of next 8 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-4 top of beg ch-3. (40 dc, 16 sc, 28 ch-5 sps)
sp] 3 times, dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc in
Take time to check gauge. Rnd 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-5 sp, *[ch 7,
first ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in top of beg ch-3.
sc in next ch-5 sp] 6 times, ch 7**, (3 dc,
PATTERN NOTES (48 dc, 4 ch-4 sps)
ch 7, 3 dc) in next ch-5 sp, rep from * around
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same ch-4 sp, [dc in each ending last rep at **, 3 dc in first ch-5 sp,
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless of next 12 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-4 ch 4, dc in top of beg ch-3 (counts as ch-7 sp).
otherwise stated. sp] 3 times, dc in each of next 12 dc, 2 dc in (24 dc, 24 sc, 32 ch-7 sps)
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first first ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 4 dc) in same ch-7
double crochet unless otherwise stated. (64 dc, 4 ch-4 sps)
sp, *[sc in next ch-7 sp, (6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in
Chain-2 and double crochet at the end of Rnd 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-4 sp, *ch 5, next ch-7 sp] 3 times, sc in next ch-7 sp**,
round counts as chain-4 space. sk next 2 dc, dc in each of next 12 dc, ch 5, C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 70

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This little lizard is a


great project when
you’re on the go and
can be used as a
bookmark, set on your
dashboard, or even
used as a gift tag!

CONFIDENT
BEGINNER

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
18 inches

MATERIALS
• Omega Sinaia medium (worsted)
weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/
131 yds/100g per skein):
18 yds #410 papaya
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook
• ¼-inch jingle bells or ¼-inch beads
for eyes: 2
• Flexible beading needle
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
8 sc = 2 inches

PATTERN NOTE
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.

BOOK M A R K
String 2 ¼-inch jingle bells or 2 ¼-inch
beads on yarn.
Step 1: Beg at tail end, ch 70, 3 sc in 2nd
ch from hook, 3 sc in each of next 14 chs,

Lizard
sc in each of next 40 chs;
Step 2 (shape RS of body): hdc in
each of next 2 chs, dc in each of next 5 chs,
hdc in each of next 2 chs;

Bookmark D E S I G N BY K AT H E R I N E FLO R I M B I O
Step 3 (shape head): sl st in next ch,
sc in next ch, hdc in each of next 2 chs, 5 dc
in next ch, turn;

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Liz a rd Bo o km ark

Step 4 (beg shaping opposite Step 8 (shape 2nd leg and toes): Step 11 (shape 4th leg and toes):
side of head and body): working in ch 10, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in ch 10, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in
unused lps on opposite side of foundation, 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch from 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch from
hdc in each of next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sl st hook, sc in each of next 6 chs, sk next st on hook, sc in each of next 6 chs, sk next st on
in next ch; body, sc in each of next 5 sts; body, sc in each of next 3 sts, join in next st
on body. Fasten off and weave in ends. C!
Step 5 (shape left side of body): Step 9 (head and eyes): hdc in each
hdc in each of next 2 chs, dc in each of next of next 2 sts, slip bead in place as close to
5 chs, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sc in next ch, hook as possible, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in
sl st in next ch, ch 1, turn; each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, slip bead
in place as close to hook as possible, hdc in
Step 6 (finish shaping body and Use a flexible beading
each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts;
adding legs): sk next st, sc in each of needle to get the yarn
next 2 sts; Step 10 (shape 3rd leg and toes): through the jingle bell
ch 10, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in hole. You will need to slide
Step 7 (shape first leg and toes):
4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch from the bells/beads through the
ch 10, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in
hook, sc in each of next 6 chs, sk next st on yarn as you work on your
4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch from
body, sc in each of next 3 sts; project.
hook, sc in each of next 6 chs, sk next st on
body, sc in each of next 3 sts;

    Kit Materials

   
Your first month’s kit includes
all the yarn and instructions
you need to start stitching
your mandala center! Each
subsequent kit contains yarn
and patterns for continuing
each section—10 kits in total.

Guided
Support
From the very first stitch to
the last, you’ll have exclusive
access to online video
instructions. By the time your
afghan is complete, you’ll have
mastered new stitches and
techniques you’ll carry forward
into your next project.

Handmade
Beauty
At the end of your kit series
you’ll have a super soft floral
mandala throw. Join the club with
a friend and share in the journey
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carnival days

Swing
Tank
D E S I G N BY TA M M Y H I L D E B R A N D

This super-cute
sleeveless tank is
hemmed with
hand-knotted fringe
for a fun look that’s
inspired by the swings
at the carnival!

SIZED TO

3X
S wing Tan k

INTERMEDIATE yo, pull through 1 lp on hook (see illustration Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in
B—ch-1 completed), yo, pull through all beg sc, turn.
SIZES lps on hook (see illustrations C and D—sc
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 1.
Instructions given fit woman’s size small; completed). Rep for each next foundation sc.
changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large A Rnd 4: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), tr cl
and 3X-large are in [ ]. (see Special Stitches) over next 3 sts,
*insert hook in next st and pull up a lp,
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ch 3, yo and pull through both lps on
Bust: 39½ inches (small) [43¾ inches hook, tr cl over next 3 sts, rep from *
(medium), 48 inches (large), 52¼ inches around, join in top of beg ch-3, turn.
(X-large), 56½ inches (2X-large), 60¾ inches B
A (37 [41, 45, 49, 53, 57] tr cls, 37 [41, 45,
(3X-large)] 49, 53, 57] ch-3)
MATERIALS Rnd 5: Sl st up to next tr, ch 4 (see
• Lion Brand Coboo light (DK) Pattern Notes), sk next tr, hdc in next
weight cotton/rayon yarn C tr, ch 2, *hdc in next tr, ch 2, sk next tr,
(3½ oz/232 yds/100g per ball): B hdc in next tr, ch 2, rep from * around,
4 [4, 5, 5, 6, 6] balls #144L magenta join in 2nd ch of beg ch-4, turn. (74 [82,
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size 90, 98, 106, 114] hdc, 74 [82, 90, 98, 106,
needed to obtain gauge 114] ch-2 sps)
• Tapestry needle D Rnd 6: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 2 sc
GAUGE C in same sp and in each ch-2 sp around,
15 sc or hdc = 4 inches; 9 rnds in body join in beg sc, turn.
pattern = 4 inches;
Rnds 7–9: Rep rnds 1–3.
13 rows in bodice pattern = 4 inches
Rnd 10: Ch 4 (counts as first dc, ch 1),
PATTERN NOTES First Foundation Next Foundation sk next st, dc cl (see Special Stitches) in
Single Crochet Single Crochet
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. next st, sk next st, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless Triple crochet cluster (tr cl): Tr in each next st, dc cl in next st, sk next st; rep from *
otherwise stated. of next 3 sts, working around post of all 3 tr around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn.
at same time, [yo, insert hook around all 3
Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first Rnd 11: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 3 dc in
tr, yo and pull up a lp] 4 times, yo and pull
half-double crochet unless otherwise stated. same st as joining, sk next dc cl and ch-1 sp,
through 8 lps on hook, yo and pull through
Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as *4 dc in next dc, sk next dc cl and ch-1 sp; rep
last 2 lps on hook, push cl to base of tr.
first half-double crochet, chain-2 unless from * around, join in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Double crochet cluster (dc cl): Dc in next
otherwise stated. Rnd 12: Rep rnd 2.
st, working around post of st just made, [yo,
Chain-3 at beginning of round does insert hook around dc, yo and pull up a lp] 3 Rnds 13–24: Rep rnds 1–12.
not count as first double crochet unless times, yo and pull through all 7 lps on hook.
otherwise stated. Rnds 25–30: Rep rnds 1–6.

SPECIAL STITCHES TA N K F RO N T B O D IC E
First foundation single crochet stitch Foundation row (RS): Work first Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in next 71 [79, 87, 95,
(first foundation sc): Ch 2, insert hook foundation sc (see Special Stitches), work 103, 111] sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked.
into 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up a lp, yo, next foundation sc (see Special Stitches) (72 [80, 88, 96, 104, 112] hdc)
pull through 1 lp on hook (see illustration 147 [163, 179, 195, 211, 227] times, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
A—ch-1 completed), yo, pull through all (148 [164, 180, 196, 212, 228] sc)
first 2 sts, sc in each st up to last 2 sts, sc
lps on hook (see illustrations B and C— B O DY dec over last 2 sts, turn. (70 [78, 86, 94,
sc completed). Rnd 1: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in 102, 110] sc)
Next foundation single crochet stitch each st around, join (see Pattern Notes) in
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
(next foundation sc): Insert hook in last top of beg ch-2, turn. (148 [164, 180, 196,
ch-1 made (see illustration A), yo, pull up a lp, 212, 228] hdc) Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

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Rows 5–8: [Rep rows 3 and 4] twice.


Row 9: Rep row 3.
Row 10: Rep row 2. (68 [76, 84, 92, 100,
108] sc)
Rows 11–26: [Rep rows 3–10] twice.
(64 [72, 80, 88, 96, 104] sc)
Sizes Large, X-Large, 2X-Large
& 3X-Large Only
Rows [27–30, 27–30, 27–34, 27–
34]: [Rep rnds 3 and 4] [2, 2, 4, 4] times.
All Sizes
Row 27 [27, 31, 31, 35, 35]: Ch 2, hdc
in next 7 [11, 15, 19, 23, 27] sts, [sc in each of
next 2 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts] 12 times,
hdc in each st across, fasten off. (16 [24, 32,
40, 48, 56] hdc, 36 sc)
B AC K B O D IC E
Row 1: With WS facing, sk next 2 sts on
last row of body, join yarn with sl st in next
st, ch 2, hdc in next 79 sts, turn leaving last 2 Rnd 5 [5, 6, 6, 6, 7]: Ch 3, tr cl over next working in bottom lps of foundation, insert
sts unworked. (72 [80, 88, 96, 104, 112] hdc) 3 sts, *insert hook in next st and pull up a lp, hook from back to front in any lp, holding
Rows 2–27 [2–27, 2–31, 2–31, ch 3, yo and pull through both lps on hook, tr 2 yarn lengths together as one, fold in half,
2–35, 2–35]: Rep rows 2–27 [2–27, 2–31, cl over next 3 sts; rep from * around, join in place on hook and pull halfway through lp.
2–31, 2–35, 2–35] of Front Bodice, do not top of beg ch-3, turn. (25 [25, 27, 30, 33, 38] Gather all 4 ends and pull through opening
fasten off after last row, turn. tr cls, 25 [25, 27, 30, 33, 38] ch-3 sps) at fold and pull tight to form knot. Rep in
each lp around. Trim edges.
NECKLINE Rnd 6 [6, 7, 7, 7, 8]: Sl st up to next tr,
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across last row of ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), sk next tr, hdc in BLOCKING
back, continue across front with sc in each next tr, ch 1, *hdc in next tr, ch 1, sk next tr, Submerge top in cool water, gently opening
st, join in beg sc, do not turn. (104 [120, 136, hdc in next tr, ch 1; rep from * around, join in sts. Remove excess water and pat dry. Lay
152, 168, 184] sc) 2nd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (50 [50, 54, 60, 66, top on a flat surface with folded towels and
76] hdc, 50 [50, 54, 60, 66, 76] ch-1 sps) pin in place to measurements. Leave until
Rnd(s) 2 [2, 2 & 3, 2 & 3, 2 & 3, completely dry. C!
2–4]: Ch 1, sc in each st around evenly sp Rnd 7 [7, 8, 8, 8, 9]: Sl st in next ch-1
4 [8, 8, 10, 12, 10] sc dec, turn after last rnd. sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, 2 sc in next sp, *sc in
next sp, 2 sc in next sp; rep from * around,
81/4 [81/4, 91/2, 91/2, 103/4, 103/4]"

(100 [112, 120, 132, 144, 154] sc)


join in beg sc. (75 [75, 81, 90, 99, 114] sc)
Rnd 3 [3, 4, 4, 4, 5]: Ch 2, hdc in next 11 133/4 [16, 181/4, 201/4, 221/2, 241/2]"
[11, 13, 15, 18, 19] sts, sc in next 26 [32, 32, ARMHOLE EDGING
34, 34, 37] sts, hdc in next 24 [24, 26, 30, 34, Rnd 1: With RS facing, join yarn with sc
38] sts, sc in next 26 [32, 32, 34, 34, 37] sts, in first sk st at underarm, sc in next sk st,
hdc in each st to end, join in top of beg ch-2, working in row ends around armhole, sc in
turn. (48 [48, 56, 64, 76, 80] hdc, 52 [64, 64, each row, join in beg sc, fasten off. (56 [56,
68, 68, 74] sc) 64, 64, 72, 72] sc) BODY
131/4"

Rnd 4 [4, 5, 5, 5, 6]: Ch 1, sc in each st FINISHING


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turn after last rnd. (100 [100, 108, 120, 132, Cut 296 [328, 360, 392, 424, 456] 13-inch
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Summer Striped Tee


DESIGN BY BRIT T SCHMIESING

This simple, boxy tee is worked from the top down with
vertical columns of post stitches intersecting bands of color.
It is the perfect top for a night at the carnival.

INTERMEDIATE Weave in ends as work progresses. each ch across, turn. (120 [127, 133, 133,
Join rounds with a slip stitch unless 137, 141] dc)
FINISHED SIZES otherwise stated. Row 3: Ch 2, dc in next st and each st
Instructions given fit woman’s size small;
Chain-2 at the beginning of a row or round across, turn.
changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large
counts as first double crochet unless Rep row 3 until Back measures approximate-
and 3X-large are in [ ].
otherwise stated. ly 8¼ [8¾, 9¼, 9¾, 10¼, 10¾] inches from
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS When working front post and back post row 1. Fasten off.
Bust: 42 [45, 49¾, 53½, 56¼, 61½] inches stitches, always bring loop up a little so
All sizes except 3X-large: Place stitch marker
Length: 21¼ [22½, 23, 23½, 24¼, stitch is not too tight.
in 10th [10th, 9th, 4th, 4th] st from each end
24¼] inches Mandala yarn can be cut and worked for of last row.
stripes to be single, specific colors or can
MATERIALS be worked continuously for variegated Size 3X-large: Place stitch markers in first
• Lion Brand Baby Soft light (DK) random stripes. and last st.
weight acrylic/nylon yarn (5 oz/
Carry MC up the wrong side of the work F RO N T
459 yds/140g per skein):
when not in use and fasten off each CC Left Shoulder
3 [3, 3, 3, 4, 4] skeins #100 white (MC)
stripe after completion. Row 1 (RS): With RS facing and working
• Lion Brand Mandala light (DK)
in opposite side of foundation ch, join MC in
weight acrylic yarn (5.3 oz/590 yds/
TEE first st, ch 2, dc in next st and each st across,
150g per cake):
turn. (46 [49, 51, 51, 52, 54] dc)
1 [1, 1, 2, 2, 2] cake(s) #220L troll (CC)* B AC K
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size Right Shoulder Rows 2–6: Ch 2, dc in next st and each st
needed to obtain gauge Row 1 (RS): With MC, ch 47 [50, 52, 52, across, turn.
• Tapestry needle 53, 55], dc in 3rd ch from hook (sk chs count
Left Neck Shaping
• Stitch markers as first dc) and each ch across, fasten off.
Row 7: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next and
*Note: Only a small amount of a 2nd cake is (46 [49, 51, 51, 52, 54] dc)
each st across, turn. (47 [50, 52, 52, 53, 55] dc)
needed for larger sizes.
Left Shoulder
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in next and each st across
Row 1 (RS): With MC, ch 47 [50, 52, 52,
GAUGE to last 3 sts, bpdc (see Stitch Guide and Pattern
53, 55], dc in 3rd ch from hook (sk chs count
17½ dc = 4 inches; 11 rows = 4 inches Notes) around next st, dc in same st, dc in each
as first dc) and each ch across, ch 28 [29, 31,
st across, turn. (48 [51, 53, 53, 54, 56] dc)
PATTERN NOTES 31, 33, 33], join (see Pattern Notes) to first st
Tee is worked from the top down, from the of Right Shoulder, fasten off, turn. (46 [49, Row 9: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st,
back shoulders to the underarm. Fronts are 51, 51, 52, 54] dc, 28 [29, 31, 31, 33, 33] chs) fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next st, dc in
worked down from foundation chain to each st across, turn. (49 [52, 54, 54, 55, 57] dc)
Back Yoke
underarm and then top is worked in joined Row 2 (WS): Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes) in Row 10: Ch 2, dc in next st and each st to
rounds from underarm to hem. first st of Left Shoulder, dc in each st and post st, bpdc around post st, dc in next 2 sts,

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3X
Summe r Striped Tee

Row 11: Ch 2, dc in next st and each st to (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, dc in each st
post st, fpdc around post st, dc in each of to 4 sts before next marked st, dc dec in next
next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st, ch 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, sk rem sts**, dc in first
18 [19, 21, 21, 23, 23], join to last st of Left marked st of Front, remove marker, dc in
Shoulder, fasten off, turn. (51 [54, 56, 56, 57, next 3 sts, rep from *, ending at **, dc in last
59] dc, 18 [19, 21, 21, 23, 23] chs) 2 sts, join in first st, turn. (200 [214, 230, 250,
258, 278] dc)
Front Yoke
Row 12 (WS): With WS facing, join in Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in next st, *dc dec in next
first st, ch 2, dc in each st and ch across, turn. 2 sts, dc to 4 sts before marked st, dc dec
(120 [127, 133, 133, 137, 141] dc) in next 2 sts**, dc in next 4 sts; rep from *,
ending at **, dc in last 2 sts, join in first st,
Row 13: Ch 2, dc in next and each st across
turn. (196 [210, 226, 246, 254, 274] dc)
to first post st, fpdc around post st, dc in
each st to next post st, fpdc around post st, Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in next st and each dc
dc in each st across, turn. around, join in first st, turn.
Row 14: Ch 2, dc in next and each st across Rnd(s) 4–8 [4–8, 4–6, 4–8, 4–6,
to first post st, bpdc around post st, dc in 4]: Rep rnds 2 and 3 2 [2, 1, 2, 1, 0] time(s)
each st to next post st, bpdc around post st, then rep rnd 2 once more. (184 [198, 218,
dc in each st across, turn. 234, 246, 270] dc)
Rep rows 13 and 14 until Front measures Sizes Small, Large, 2X-Large &
2 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn. (50 [53, 55, approximately 8¼ [8¾, 9¼, 9¾, 10¼, 10¾] 3X-Large Only
55, 56, 58] dc) inches from foundation ch. Fasten off. Rnd(s) 9 [7 & 8, 7 & 8, 5–7]: Rep
Row 11: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next All sizes except 3X-large: Place stitch marker rnd 3.
2 sts, fpdc around next st, dc in each st in 10th [10th, 9th, 4th, 4th] st from each end Stripes
across, fasten off. (51 [54, 56, 56, 57, 59] dc) of last row. All Sizes
Right Shoulder Size 3X-large: Place stitch markers in first Rnds 10–36 [9–38, 9–38, 9–38,
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing and working and last st. 9–38, 8–37]: Rep rnd 3 in following color
in opposite side of foundation ch, join MC in sequence: [1 rnd CC (see Pattern Notes), 2
first st of Right Shoulder, ch 2, dc in next st B O DY rnds MC] 9 [10, 10, 10, 10, 10] times.
and each st across, turn. (46 [49, 51, 51, 52, Note: Continue to work post st patterning on Fasten off.
54] dc) the front throughout remainder of tee.
Finishing
Rows 2–6: Ch 2, dc in next st and each Rnd 1: With MC and RS of back facing, join Sew sleeve seams tog if necessary. C!
st across, turn. in first marked st, ch 2, dc in next st, *dc dec

Right Neck Shaping 271/4 [281/2, 30, 30, 31, 32]"


Row 7: Ch 2, dc in next st and each st to
81/4 [83/4, 91/4, 93/4, 101/4, 103/4]"

111/2 [11, 111/2, 111/2, 113/4, 121/4]"


last 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn. 6 /4 [6 /2, 7, 7, 71/2, 71/2]"
1 1

(47 [50, 52, 52, 53, 55] dc)


21 /4 [22 /2, 23, 23 /2, 24 /4, 241/4]"
4"

Row 8: Ch 2, dc in next st, bpdc around


13 [13 /4, 13 /4, 13 /4, 133/4, 131/2]"

same st, dc in each st to end, turn. (48 [51,


1

53, 53, 54, 56] dc)


FRONT/
1

Row 9: Ch 2, dc in next st and each st to BACK


post st, fpdc around post st, 2 dc in next st,
3

dc in last st, turn. (49 [52, 54, 54, 55, 57] dc)
3

Row 10: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next


3

st, bpdc around next st, dc in each st to end,


turn. (50 [53, 55, 55, 56, 58] dc) 42 [45, 493/4, 531/2, 561/4, 611/2]"

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carnival days

Boho
Skinny
Belt
D E S I G N B Y K R I S T E N S T O LT Z F U S C L AY

Petite stacked pineapples


work up quickly in this easy,
summery, skinny belt.
Each tip holds a flirty fringe
and it's fun to tie and wear
as a scarf as well. Make it
in an hour or two to add
a splash of color to your
last-minute outfits!

EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
2½ inches wide x 76 inches long,
excluding Fringes

MATERIALS
• Cascade Yarns Sarasota light
(DK) weight cotton/acrylic yarn
(3½ oz/314 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein #238 beach glass
• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Large crochet hook for Fringe
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
7 tr = 2½ inches; rows 2–8 = 3 inches
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 70

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carnival days

Zigzag
Stripes SIZED TO

5X
Poncho
DESIGN BY ANDEE GR AV ES

Stitch up this
colorful poncho
as a perfect flowy
layer to celebrate
the bright days
and evenings of
summertime.
A simple V-stitch
mesh pattern
with increases
every third row
and regular color
changes makes this
a fun-to-crochet
project that is a
comfy piece you
will reach for time
and again.
Zigz a g S tripes Po n ch o

INTERMEDIATE cut and a single round of ecru is worked to Place markers in rows 7 [7, 11, 11, 9], 19 [19,
separate stripes. 23, 23, 23], 31 [31, 37, 37, 37] (center front),
FINISHED SIZES Always join new color at back, at least 5 43 [43, 51, 51, 51], 55 [55, 63, 63, 65] and
Instructions given fit woman’s size small/ V-stitches before center back in direction of 67 [67, 77, 77, 77] (center back).
medium; changes for large/X-large, work. Keep all tails to wrong side of fabric. B O DY
2X-large, 3X-large and 4X-large/5X-large When joining colors, it can be helpful to cro- Rnd 1: With WS of foundation facing, join
are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is given, it chet with both the tail and working yarn for a rosebud in side of sc row after center back
applies to all sizes. few stitches to make weaving in ends easier. marker, (ch 4, dc—see Pattern Notes) in side
Sized to fit actual bust sizes: 34-38 [42-46, Weave in loose ends as work progresses. of same sc as join, [*sk next dc row, V-st (see
50-54, 54-58, 58-62] inches. Special Stitches) in side of next sc row*, rep
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated. between * to dc row before next marker, sk
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
next dc row, IncShl (see Special Stitches) in
Bust: 46 [52, 60, 65, 70] inches Poncho is Chain-4 and double crochet at beginning
marked sc row, move marker to center dc
meant to have a loose fit around the chest of row counts as first V-stitch unless
just made] 6 times, join to 3rd ch of beg
Neck Circumference: 24 [24, 26¾, 26¾, otherwise stated.
ch-4, turn. (30 [30, 34, 34, 34] V-sts, 6 IncShl)
26¾] inches
SPECIAL STITCHES Rnd 2 (RS): (Sl st, ch 4, dc) in ch-1 sp
Length (neckline to point): 19½ inches V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated of first V-st, *V-st in each ch-1 sp to next
st or sp. marked IncShl, V-st in first ch-1 sp of IncShl,
MATERIALS
• Premier Yarns Afternoon Cotton Increase shell (IncShl): (Dc, [ch 1, dc] ch 1, sk marked dc, move marker to ch-1
light (DK) weight cotton yarn twice) in indicated st or sp. sp just made, V-st in 2nd ch-1 sp of same
(1¾ oz/136 yds/50g per ball): IncShl, rep from * to end, join to 3rd ch of
BODY COLOR SEQUENCE beg ch-4, turn. (42 [42, 46, 46, 46] V-sts,
2 balls each #2011-02 ecru, #2011-32
4 rnds: rosebud 6 ch-1 sps)
rosebud, #2011-03 goldenrod and
#2011-14 deep jade 1 rnd: ecru
Rnd 3: (Sl st, ch 4, dc) in ch-1 sp of first
1 [2, 2, 2, 2] balls #2011-13 pale teal 4 rnds: pale teal V-st, moving markers up to ch-1 sp of V-sts
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed 1 rnd: ecru as you reach them, V-st in each ch-1 sp to
to obtain gauge end, join to 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn. (48 [48,
4 rnds: goldenrod
• Tapestry needle 52, 52, 52] V-sts)
• Stitch markers 1 rnd: ecru
4 rnds: deep jade Rnd 4 (inc): (Sl st, ch 4, dc) in ch-1 sp
GAUGE of first V-st, *V-st in each ch-1 sp to next
3 V-sts and 5 rows = 2 inches 1 rnd: ecru
marked ch-1 sp, IncShl in marked ch-1 sp,
12 rows of stacked rows foundation = Work the entire sequence twice, then rep move marker up to middle dc of IncShl just
4 inches the first 5 rnds once. made, rep from * to V-st after last IncShl,
Take time to check gauge. V-st in each ch-1 sp to end, join to 3rd ch
PONC HO of beg ch-4, turn. (42 [42, 46, 46, 46] V-sts,
PATTERN NOTES S TAC K E D ROW S 6 IncShl)
Poncho begins with a stacked rows F O U N DAT IO N Fasten off and join new color following Body
foundation joined in a ring. Stitch markers Row 1: With ecru, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from Color Sequence (see Body Color Sequence
are placed in foundation to indicate the 6 hook, turn. (1 sc) and Pattern Notes) for rem rnds.
increase points. The first round is worked
into the sides of the foundation rows, with Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, 2 dc in sc, turn.
increases in the 6 marked points. After the (1 ch-2, 2 dc)
indicated number of rounds for the size you Use different-colored
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, turn. (1 sc)
are making, the 4 stitch markers at shoulders stitch markers for the
are removed and rounds are continued with Rows 4–72 [4–72, 4–80, 4–80, center front and back
increase points at center front and back. 4–80]: Rep rows 2 and 3 ending with increase points than the ones
a row 2. used for the other 4 shoulder
Broad stripes of color are created with 4
increase points.
rounds of the V-stitch pattern, then color is Without twisting foundation strip, join
(see Pattern Notes) last row to row 1.

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Z ig z a g S t r i p e s P o n c ho 24 [24, 263/4, 263/4, 263/4]"

Rnd 5: (Sl st, ch 4, dc) in ch-1 sp of first All Sizes

17
V-st, *V-st in each ch-1 sp to next marked Rnds 9–11: Rep rnds 3–5. (66 [74, 80,

/1 2
"
IncShl, V-st in first ch-1 sp of IncShl, ch 1, 82, 82] V-sts, 2 [2, 4, 6, 6] ch-1 sps)

191/2"
PONCHO
sk marked dc, move marker to ch-1 sp just
Size 2X-Large Only
made, V-st in 2nd ch-1 sp of same IncShl, rep
Remove both front shoulder inc markers
from * to V-st after last IncShl, V-st in each
leaving only center front and back inc
ch-1 sp to end, join to 3rd ch of beg ch-4,
st markers.
turn. (54 [54, 58, 58, 58] V-sts, 6 ch-1 sps)
46 [52, 60, 65, 70]"
Size 3X-Large Only
Size Small/Medium Only
Remove both back shoulder inc markers All Sizes
Remove the 4 shoulder inc markers leaving
leaving both front shoulder inc markers, Rnds 15–17: Rep rnds 3–5. (74 [82, 90,
only center front and back inc markers.
center front and back inc markers. 98, 104] V-sts, 2 [2, 2, 2, 4] ch-1 sps)
All Sizes
All Sizes Size 4X-Large/5X-Large Only
Rnds 6–8: Rep rnds 3–5. (62 [66, 70, 70,
Rnds 12–14: Rep rnds 3–5. (70 [78, 86, Remove front shoulder inc st markers leaving
70] V-sts, 2 [6, 6, 6, 6] ch-1 sps)
92, 94] V-sts, 2 [2, 2, 4, 6] ch-1 sps) only center front and back inc st markers.
Size Large/X-Large Only
Size 3X-Large Only All Sizes
Remove the 4 shoulder inc markers leaving
Remove front shoulder inc st markers leaving Rnds 18–45: [Rep rnds 3–5 alternately]
only center front and back inc markers.
only center front and back inc markers. 9 times, then rep rnd 3 once. (112 [120, 128,
Size 2X-Large Only 136, 144] V-sts)
Size 4X-Large/5X-Large Only
Remove both back shoulder inc markers
Remove both back shoulder inc markers FINISHING
leaving both front shoulder inc markers,
leaving only front shoulder inc markers, Gently wet- or steam-block to open up mesh
center front and back inc markers.
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Sun-
Kissed
Top
D E S I G N B Y J E N N I F E R R AY M O N D

This sunny top is


deceptively simple to
create with two pieces
seamed together at the
sides and shoulders.
Easy shaping is
achieved with vertical
rows crocheted in the
back loops.

EASY

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit size X-small;
changes for small, medium, large and
X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 27 inches (X-small) [29 inches (small),
33 inches (medium), 37½ inches (large),
42 inches (X-large)] over ribbing
Length: 24½ inches (X-small) [24½ inches
(small), 24½ inches (medium), 24½ inches
(large), 24½ inches (X-large)]
S un- Kissed Top

MATERIALS ch 4] 3 [3, 4, 4, 4] times, sc in ch sp of last Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, [sk next ch sp,
• Berroco Weekend DK light (DK) shell, ch 2, sc in each of last 2 dc, turn. shell in next sc] 4 [4, 5, 5, 5] times, sk next
weight acrylic/cotton yarn (94 [94, 90, 90, 90] sc, 5 [5, 6, 6, 6] ch sps) ch sp, dc in back lps of each rem st across,
(3½ oz/268 yds/100g per skein): turn. (4 [4, 5, 5, 5] shells, 90 [90, 85, 85,
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, [sk next ch sp,
3 [3, 4, 4, 5] skeins #2910 cornsilk 85] dc)
shell in next sc] 4 [4, 5, 5, 5] times, sk next ch
• Sizes F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm crochet [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 10 [12, 12, 12,
sp, dc in back lp of each rem st across, turn.
hooks or size needed to obtain gauge 12] times.
(4 [4, 5, 5, 5] shells, 90 [90, 85, 85, 85] dc)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately] 22 [24, 28, 32, 36] Next row: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of
times. Rep row 3. next 88 [88, 83, 83, 83] dc, ch 2, [sc in ch sp
GAUGE of next shell, ch 4] 3 [3, 4, 4, 4] times, sc in
Size F hook: 21 sts = 4 inches; 14 rows = Next row: Sc in back lp of each sc and ch
ch sp of last shell, ch 2, sc in each of last 2 dc,
3¾ inches in ribbing across. Fasten off.
ch 22, turn. (94 [94, 90, 90, 90] sc, 5 [5, 6, 6,
6 shells = 5 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches in F RO N T 6] ch sps)
shell pattern Row 1 (WS): Ch 131, working in back bar
F RO N T R I G H T S H O U L D E R
Take time to check gauge. of chs, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk
across, turn. (130 sts)
PAT T E R N N O T E S chs count as first dc), sk next 2 chs, [shell in
Chain-3 at beginning of row or round Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, dc in next st, sk next 2 next ch, sk next 4 chs] 3 times, shell in next
counts as first double crochet unless sts, [shell in next st, sk next 4 sts] 7 [7, 8, 8, ch, sk next 2 sc and ch sp, shell in each of
otherwise stated. 8] times, shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 4 [4, 5, 5, 5] sc, sk next ch sp, dc in back
back lps of each rem st across, turn. (8 [8, 9, lps of each rem st across, turn. (8 [8, 9, 9, 9]
Front is worked starting from left side.
9, 9] shells, 90 [90, 85, 85, 85] dc) shells, 90 [90, 85, 85, 85] dc)
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in back lps of next 88 [88, Row 2: Ch 1, sc in back lps of next 88 [88,
83, 83, 83] dc, ch 2, [sc in ch sp of next shell, 83, 83, 83] dc, ch 2, [sc in ch sp of next shell,
Top is intended to be blocked with
ch 4] 7 [7, 8, 8, 8] times, sc in ch sp of last ch 4] 7 [7, 8, 8, 8] times, sc in ch sp of last
negative ease.
shell, ch 2, sc in each of last 2 dc, turn. (98 shell, ch 2, sc in each of last 2 dc, turn. (98
SPECIAL STITCH [98, 94, 94, 94] sc, 9 [9, 10, 10, 10] ch sps) [98, 94, 94, 94] sc, 9 [9, 10, 10, 10] ch sps)
Shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in indicated sp.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, [sk next ch sp, Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, [sk next ch sp,
shell in next sc] 8 [8, 9, 9, 9] times, sk next ch shell in next sc] 8 [8, 9, 9, 9] times, sk next ch
T OP sp, dc in back lp of each rem st across, turn. sp, dc in back lps of each rem st across, turn.
B AC K (8 [8, 9, 9, 9] shells, 90 [90, 85, 85, 85] dc) (8 [8, 9, 9, 9] shells, 90 [90, 85, 85, 85] dc)
Row 1 (WS): With size F hook, ch 111, [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately] 4 [4, 6, 8, 10] [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 4 [4, 6, 8, 10]
working in back bar of chs (see illustration), times. Rep row 3. Fasten off. more times. Rep row 2.
sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across,
turn. (110 sts) F RO N T N E C K Next row: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, sk 4 ch sps across. Fasten off.
from right edge, join (see Pattern Notes)
A S S E M B LY
yarn in first ch of next ch sp, ch 3, dc in next
Count 80 [78, 74, 72,
ch of same ch sp, sk next 2 chs of same
68] sts from bottom
Back Bar of Chain ch sp, [shell in next sc, sk next ch sp] 4 [4,
of Front and Back
5, 5, 5] times, dc in back lps of each rem st
Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc on each side and
across, turn. (4 [4, 5, 5, 5] shells, 90 [90, 85,
in next st, sk next 2 sts, [shell—see Special mark with stitch
85, 85] dc)
Stitches in next st, sk next 4 sts] 3 [3, 4, 4, marker. Seam Front
4] times, shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, dc in Row 2: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of next and Back tog using
back lp only (see Stitch Guide) of each rem 88 [88, 83, 83, 83] dc, ch 2, [sc in ch sp of invisible seam Invisible Seam
st across, turn. (4 [4, 5, 5, 5] shells, 90 [90, 85, next shell, ch 4] 3 [3, 4, 4, 4] times, sc in (see illustration) up
85, 85] dc) ch sp of last shell, ch 2, sc in each of last to marker. Seam shoulders of Front to
2 dc, turn. (94 [94, 90, 90, 90] sc, 5 [5, 6, 6, Back on each side.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in back lp of next 88 [88,
6] ch sps)
83, 83, 83] dc, ch 2, [sc in ch sp of next shell, C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 71

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Cotton Face Cloths


Continued from page 8

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first and each rem st CLOTH 2


across, turn. Row 1: With chocolate, ch 55, sc in 2nd ch
from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn.
Rows 3–12: Rep row 2, changing to
(54 sc)
moon rock (see illustration, see Pattern
Notes) in last st of row 12. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first and each rem st
across, turn.
Rows 3–12: Rep row 2, changing to
moon rock (see illustration, see Pattern
Notes) in last st of row 12.
Single Crochet Color Change
Fasten off chocolate (see pattern Notes).
Fasten off chocolate (see Pattern Notes). Row 13: With moon rock, ch 2 (see Pattern
Row 13: With moon rock, ch 1, sc in first Notes), dc in first and each rem st across,
and each rem st across, turn. turn. (54 dc)
A S S E M B LY
Rows 14–24: Rep row 13, changing to Rows 14–20: Rep row 13, changing to Fold Cloth in half across rows, use tapestry
champagne in last st of row 24. champagne in last st of row 20. needle and tails to sew piece tog across the
Row 21: With champagne, ch 2, hdc in first top and side, leaving an opening at the beg
Row 25: With champagne, ch 1, sc in first
and each rem st across, turn. (54 hdc) of the work. (Do not sew foundation ch edge.)
and each rem st across, turn.
Sew each color section with the same color
Rows 26–36: Rep row 25. Rows 22–29: Rep row 21. yarn tail.
Fasten off. Fasten off. Weave in ends securely. C!

Keychain Wristlet
Continued from page 9

Row 37: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten clasp across. Then sew back across for
off, leaving an 18-inch tail. added security.
Finishing Weave in ends. C!
With a tapestry needle, weave in beg tail.
Fold strip in half widthwise. With a tapestry
needle and 18-inch tail, sew through both
thicknesses around the lobster-claw

Arcade Tote
Continued from page 11

sts, change color to fuchsia, sc in next 7 sts] 5 sts, change color to fuchsia, sc in next 5
around, sc in last st, join in beg sc. sts] around, sc in last 2 sts, join in beg sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in Rnds 4–8: Referring to Chart (see Pattern
next 7 sts, [change color to peach, sc in next Notes and Chart), ch 1, sc in each st around,

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changing color as indicated and joining Handle Band Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.
with color change (see Special Technique) Rnd 1: Sc join (see Special Stitch) fuchsia in
Rnd 6: Sl st in each st around, join in beg sl
at end of last rnd. Cut peach at end of rnd 7 marked st, sc in each st around, do not join.
st. Fasten off.
and fuchsia at end of rnd 8. Place marker (see Pattern Notes).
Rnd 7 (inner edge): With RS facing and
Rnds 9–31: Continue in pattern, cutting Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.
working in opposite side of ch, join fuchsia in
colors when no longer needed in 7th and 8th
Rnd 3: [Sc in next 21 sts, ch 60, sk next any ch on underside of Handle, sl st in each
rnds of each 2-color section.
19 sts] twice. (42 sc, 120 chs) ch and sk st across top of Handle Band, join
Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc in first 11 sts of rnd, place in beg sc. C!
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc and ch (not ch sp)
marker in last st made, sc in each rem st
around. (162 sc)
around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Lavender Lace Vest


Continued from page 13

knot, work in pattern across, leaving last st, Next rows: Work same as First Shoulder
turn. (16 [20, 22, 26, 28] double love knot sts) Shaping and Shoulder.
Rows 2–5: Work in pattern across, leaving FINISHING
last st unworked, turn. (12 [16, 18, 22, 24] Beg at Armhole edge, evenly sp sc in ends of
double love knot sts at end of last row) rows across to bottom edge, inc as necessary
so piece lies flat. Fasten off.
Next rows: Work even in pattern until
piece measures 5 [5½, 6½, 7, 7½] inches Rep on other side edge.
from beg of Armhole, ending at Armhole A S S E M B LY
edge. Sc shoulder seams tog. Fasten off. Seams
First Shoulder Shaping will be on RS of work.
Row 1: Work in pattern across first 5 [7, 8, Sc side seams tog. Fasten off. Seams will be
10, 11] double love knots, leaving rem sts on RS of work.
unworked, turn. (4 [6, 7, 9, 10] double
ARMHOLE EDGING
love knots)
Rnd 1: Joining with sc at seam, evenly sp
Row 2: Work even in pattern across, turn. sc around, join with sl st in beg sc.
Rows 3–6: [Rep rows 1 and 2 alternately] Rnds 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join
twice, turn. (2 [4, 5, 7, 8) double love knots at with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
end of last row) Rep on other armhole.
Next rows: Work even in pattern EDGING
until piece measures same as Front Rnd 1: With RS facing, working in starting
before Shoulder. ch on opposite side of row 1, join with sc at
Shoulder
Row 1: Ch 1, evenly sp 10 [10, 12, 13, 15]
This colorway from
sc across, turn.
Círculo’s Whoopee has
Rows 2–4 [2–4, 2–4, 2–5, 2–5]: quite a bit of white in
Top Ch 1, sc in each st across. At end of last row, it. If you want your vest to
Work same as Front Top to Armhole Shaping. fasten off. be more purple and gray like
(18 [22, 24, 28, 30] double love knots) this one, order an extra cake
2nd Shoulder Shaping
Armhole Shaping of yarn and cut out some of
Row 1: Join with sl st at armhole edge,
Row 1: Sl st in first 2 sc, sl st in first lp of the white.
work in pattern across first 5 [7, 8, 10, 11]
double love knot and in next sc, single love love knots, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

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71/2 [8, 9, 91/2, 10]"


71/2 [8, 9, 91/2, 10]"
right front edge seam, evenly sp sc around, 2 [2, 21/2, 23/4, 3]" 2 [2, 21/2, 23/4, 3]"
join with sl st in beg sc, turn.

3 [31/2, 4, 41/2, 5]"


3 [31/2, 4, 41/2, 5]"
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
join with sl st beg sc, turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around to 2 sts

11/2 [11/2, 11/2, 2, 2]"

20 [22, 24, 26, 27]"


20 [22, 24, 25, 27]"

11/2 [11/2, 11/2, 2, 2]"


before center of Band on right Front, ch 8
Back Front
for button lp, sk next 2 sts, sc in each st

8 [9, 91/2, 10, 10]"


8 [9, 91/2, 10, 10]"
around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew button on left edge opposite
button lp. C!

141/2 [173/4, 19, 221/2, 24]" 71/2 [9, 93/4, 111/2, 121/4]"

Natural Spa Headband


Continued from page 23

back bar (see illustration) of chs, sc in 2nd ch Row 10: Ch 12, with WS facing, sk first
from hook and in each ch across, turn. (44 sc) 12 sts, sc join (see Special Stitch and illustra-
tion) in next st, sc in each st across, turn.
(32 sc, 12 chs)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch across,
turn. (44 sc)
Back Bar of Chain
Rows 12–14: Rep rows 2–4. At end of last
Rows 2–4 (braid tail): Ch 1, sc in each row, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
st across, turn (first braid tail made). (last braid tail made).
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first 32 sts, ch 13, leave A S S E M B LY
rem sts unworked, turn. (32 sc, 13 chs) Beg with tail at right, braid tails, overlapping
each tail once, then overlap tail at left again.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch from hook and
With RS of tails and short end of Headband
in each ch across, sc in each st across, turn.
held tog and matching sts, sew ends of rows
(46 sc)
tog, working braid tail end of row 4 in ends
Rows 7–9: Rep rows 2–4. At end of last of rows 4 and 5 and tail end of row 9 in ends
row, fasten off (center braid tail made). of rows 9 and 10. C!

Posy Patch Tote


Continued from page 25

Fasten off. (28 sc, 26 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-1 sps) as follows, [sc in last sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in If desired, gently tug block seams to help
unworked lp of foundation ch and marked flatten the joining sts.
Rep to join next column. (3 columns in
ch of respective panels, ch 1, sc in same sp]
each panel) TOP TRIM
(corner made), working as in Joining Blocks,
Rnd 1: With RS and top right edge of either
Joining Panels [ch 2, sc in next ch sp] to next corner of
panel of tote facing, sc join rose in first ch
Join 3 edges of panels, as follows: Hold panel, ch 2, work corner as before, working
sp, [ch 2, sc in next ch sp] around opening to
panels with WS tog and bottom edges at as in Joining Columns, [ch 2, sc in next row]
beg, ch 2, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc,
same end, either panel facing, in position to to end, ch 1, sc in marked ch and top of
turn. (54 sc, 54 ch-2 sps)
start at left top edge of tote. Work in same dc of respective blocks, remove markers.
manner as Joining Columns across to last Fasten off. Rnd 2: Ch 1 (see Pattern Notes), place
row of this edge, then, ch 2 and work corner marker in ch just made, sk sl st, [sc in next

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ch sp, sc in next sc] around to last ch sp, sc Fold fabric in half lengthwise (fold will be on
in last ch sp, join in marked beg ch, remove bottom of tote) and cut. Machine- or hand-
marker, turn. (108 sc) sew each side seam, fit lining snugly in tote
with seam allowances (WS of lining) against
Rnd 3: Ch 1, place marker in ch just made,
inside of tote so that interior of tote shows
sk sl st, sc in next and each rem sc around,
RS of lining. Fold top of lining to WS so top
join in marked beg ch. Fasten off.
of lining is at height of 2nd row down from
L I N I N G (O P T IO NA L) top of tote. Remove lining, sew top hem,
Prewash fabric for color-bleeding and/or press and finish seams as desired. Reinsert
shrinkage purposes, if necessary. in tote and sew top of lining to 2nd row from
Measure fabric to width and twice the top of tote.
do not ch 1, sl st in first sc of strap and in sc
height of tote, including ½-inch seam STRAPS of top trim at the same time, continuing to
allowances all around. Row 1: With RS of either panel of tote work through both thicknesses, sl st loosely
facing, sc join rose in last row of top trim in each of next 4 sc. Fasten off.
For a smaller approximately 3 inches in from right edge, Rep on 2nd panel of tote. C!
bag measuring sc in next 4 sc, place marker in this row to
approximately 12 indicate RS of strap, turn. (5 sc)
inches wide x 14½ inches Row 2: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in next 4 sc, turn. Straps
tall, make 8 blocks, join into
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc in Top Trim
2 panels of 4 blocks each,
and assemble as instructed. ch-1, turn. Drift- Upper
Rose Cream
If desired, firm up straps [Rep row 3] until strap measures 22 inches or wood Blocks

by sewing lining to inside desired length, ending with a RS row.


of straps. Measure to Do not fasten off.
Drift- Lower
final strap size plus seam Hold RS of last row of strap and RS of last Cream
wood
Rose
Blocks
allowances for 2 straps row of top trim of same panel tog so WS of
and purchase additional this end of strap is facing and positioned
yardage if necessary. same distance from opposite edge as beg Posy Patch Tote
Assembly Diagram
of strap, making sure strap is not twisted, Note: Front and Back are identical.

Fancy Flip-Flops
Continued from page 35

B L AC K G L A D I AT O R Top Triangle
INSTEP Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Make 2.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 12 sc into ring, join in beg sc.
Straps
Rnd 2: Ch 4, beg tr cl (see Special Stitches)
Holding 2 strands of black tog and working
in same sc, [ch 6, sk 1 sc, tr cl (see Special
with yarn doubled, place a slip knot on
Stitches) into next sc] 5 times, ch 6, sk 1 sc,
the hook.
join in 4th ch of beg ch-4. (6 petals)
Hold the flip-flop with the toe away from
you, and start working at beg of left strap. Rnd 3: Sl st in first sp, ch 2, in same sp
work [2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc], in each of next
Working over the strap, work 19 sc along
5 sps work [hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc], join in
the left strap to the center, turn shoe to
2nd ch at beg of rnd. (6 leaves)
work along the 2nd strap and work 19 sc
along the opposite strap. Rnd 4: Ch 9, sl st in sp between first and
Fasten off. 2nd leaf, [ch 6, sl st between next 2 leaves]

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3 times, ch 9, sl st between next 2 leaves, way, ending with 2 sc in the last dc on band on opposite side, dc dec in next 3 sts,
ch 6, join in sp between last and first leaf. instep and the last 2 sts on right strap. 2 dc in each row along band, join in 3rd ch
Do not fasten off. at beg of rnd, making sure there is an even
Rnd 5: 4 sc in first sp, ch 5, [2 ttr (see
number of sts on rnd. (approximately 56 dc)
Special Stitches), 3 tr, dc] in first sp, 7 dc in Heel Band
next sp, [3 tr, 2 ttr, 3 tr] in next sp, 7 dc in Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, working from WS Rnds 2–6: Ch 3, [fpdc (see Stitch Guide) in
next sp, [dc, 3 tr, 2 ttr] in next sp, ch 5, 4 sc along the upper edge, work dc in each of next st, dc in next st] around to last st, fpdc
in same sp, 7 sc in last sp, join in beg sc. next 5 dc, turn. (6 dc) in last st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Fasten off. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, turn. Rnd 7: [Ch 3, sk 1 st, sc in next st]
Upper Edge Rep Row 2 for approximately 22 rows, around to last st, ch 3, sk last st, join in first
Row 1 (WS): Join yarn in 5th ch at beg of measure around your foot, or make sure the ch on rnd.
rnd 5, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 6 dc in first band will be approximately ½–1 inch shorter Fasten off.
sp, sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next than the sole of the flip-flop, to ensure a
Bottom Edge
7 sc in next sp, sc in each of next 4 sc, 7 dc in snug fit. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Turn flip-flop around to work along the
last sp, turn. Sew short end of band to opposite side of bottom edge of heel band.
A S S E M B LY Upper Edge.
Row 1 (RS): Join in first st on band
Starting at the end of left shoe strap and Cuff right after the strap, [ch 3, sc in next dc
beg of left side on instep, work sc through Rnd 1: Starting in the back of heel band, row] along the band to end of band in
both layers in each st, starting with 2 sc join in edge. Ch 3, work 2 dc in each row opposite side.
through the side of first dc on the instep, along band to 1 row before the transition
and the first 2 sc on strap, and then sc Fasten off.
to the sts on Upper Edge, dc dec (see Stitch
through each st until center. Turn shoe to Guide) in next 3 sts, dc in each dc along FINISHING
work along the opposite strap the same upper edge to 1 dc before transition to the Weave in ends. C!

Summer Water Bottle Holder


Continued from page 43

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] You can add or
otherwise stated. around. (27 sts) subtract rows to fit
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in taller and shorter
HOL DE R next st] around. (36 sts) water bottles if desired.
B O DY
Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in
Rnd 1: With tortilla, ch 2, 9 sc in 2nd
next st] around. (45 sts) Rnds 40 & 41: Rep rnds 34 and 35,
ch from hook. Do not join; place stitch
changing to tortilla in last st.
marker in first st (see Pattern Notes). (9 sts) Rnd 6: Sc in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of
each st around. Rnd 42: Rep rnd 36, changing to cyclamen
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (18 sts)
in last st.
Rnds 7–33: Sc in each st around. At end
of rnd 33, change color (see Stitch Guide) Rnds 43 & 44: Sc in each st around.
in last st to bumblebee. At end of last rnd, join (see Pattern Notes)
in first st. Fasten off.
Rnds 34 & 35: Sc in each st around,
changing to tortilla in last st of rnd 35. HANDLE
With tortilla and leaving a 6-inch tail, ch 121,
Rnd 36: Sc in each st around, changing
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch
to emerald in last st.
across. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Rnds 37 & 38: Rep rnds 34 and 35,
Finishing
changing to tortilla in last st.
With tapestry needle, sew 1 end of Handle
Rnd 39: Rep rnd 36, changing to cobalt to top of Holder. Sew other end of Handle to
in last st. other side of top of Holder. C!

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Cozy Summer Cocoon Cardi


Continued from page 46

Rnd 9: Work as for First Motif while joining Rnds 2–4: Ch 3, fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
to adjacent motifs (see Pattern Notes and around next st, bpdc (see Stitch Guide)
diagram) as follows: around each of next 2 sts, *fpdc around each
Instead of making a ch-3 sp, (ch 1, sl st of next 2 sts, bpdc around each of next 2 sts,
into corresponding ch-3 sp of adjacent rep from * around, join in top of beg ch-3.
motif, ch 1). Main Edging
Fasten off. Starting at seam, work as for Armhole
Edging foundation rnd.
FINISHING
Block to size. Fold the assembled square in Rnd 1: Sc in each ch (not ch sp) around.
half. Seam half of the edge motifs together Fasten off. C!
as shown in the diagram to create
armholes.
Armhole Edging
Foundation rnd: Starting at the

Join for armhole

Join for armhole


seam, join (see Pattern Notes) yarn in the
next ch-3 sp, [ch 10, sc into the next ch-3 Fold Line
({4 dc, ch 3} twice, 4 dc) in next ch-7 sp, rep sp] around ending with last sc in same
from * around ending last rep at **, (4 dc, ch-3 sp as join. (20 ch-10 sps)
ch 3, 2 dc) in first ch-7 sp, sl st in top of beg
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc in first ch),
ch-3. Fasten off. (16 sc, 12 4-dc groups, 24

91/4"
dc in each rem ch (not ch sp) around, join
6-dc groups, 20 ch-3 sps)
in top of beg ch-3. (200 dc)
M O T I F S 2 –16
Work same as First Motif through rnd 8. 37"

Boho Skinny Belt


Continued from page 57

PATTERN NOTES Rows 4–6: Ch 1, sc in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3,


Weave in loose ends as progresses. sc) in each ch-3 sp across, turn. (2 ch-3 sps)
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in
otherwise stated. last ch-3 sp, turn. (1 ch-3 sp; 1 pineapple)
Row 8: Ch 1, sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as
B E LT
first tr), 6 tr in ch-3 sp, turn. (7 tr)
Ch 8, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to
form a ring. Rows 9–84: [Rep rows 2–8] 10 times,
then rep rows 2–7 once. Fasten off.
FIRST SIDE
(12 pineapples)
Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), 6 tr in ring,
turn. (7 tr) 2ND SIDE
With RS facing, join yarn in opposite side of
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc, ch 1),
beg ring, rep rows 1–84. At end of last row,
dc in next tr, (ch 1, dc) in each tr, turn.
do not fasten off.
(7 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)
Edging Rnd
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc) in
Ch 1, [working in ends of rows, {sc in next sc
each ch-1 sp across, turn. (5 ch-3 sps)
row, (ch 3, sc) in next 3 sc rows, ch 3, sc in
next dc row, ch 3, sc in next tr row*, ch 3,

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sk next sc row} 12 times, ending last rep at *, FINISHING of end pineapple, pull folded end through,
sk center ring, {ch 3, sc in next tr row, ch 3, sc Fringe catching beg and end tails with hook, pull
in next dc row, (ch 3, sc) in next 4 sc rows, sk Make 2. ends through fold, pull ends to tighten knot.
next sc row} across to ch-3 sp at tip, (sc, hdc, Cut 20 10-inch strands of yarn, fold hank Trim ends evenly to 4 inches long.
dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc) in ch-3 sp] twice, join in in half. Insert large hook from RS in ch-2 sp Block Belt to finished measurements. C!
beg sc. Fasten off.

Sun-Kissed Top
Continued from page 63

BOTTOM EDGE 4 [4, 51/4, 63/4, 8]"


Rnd 1: With larger hook, join yarn at 8 [91/4, 91/4, 91/4, 91/4]"
Front right seam, ch 3, 2 dc in seam, working
SHOULDER

33/4"
into ends of every other sc row (2 sc rows
at seam count as 1 row end), shell 23 [25, 29,
33, 37] times evenly sp around edge, 3 dc in
same seam as beg ch-3 (first shell finished),
join with sc in top of beg ch-3. (24 [26, 30,
233/4"

FRONT
34, 38] shells)
Rnd 2: Ch 4, [sc in ch sp of next shell, ch 4]
around, join in first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, shell in each sc
around, 3 dc in first sc, join with sc in top of
beg ch-3. 131/2 [141/2, 161/2, 183/4, 21]"

[Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately] twice. Note: Front length does not include
Bottom Edge.
Fasten off. C!
ARE YOU CRAFTING A NEW
161/2 [171/4, 20, 223/4, 251/4]" PRODUCT IDEA?
Blocking is important
to get top to fit GET YOUR FREE
correctly. The front INVENTOR’S GUIDE,
and the back will stretch TODAY!!
widthwise as they are
BACK
20"

worked. It may look too wide


to fit and too short to look as
in the diagram. Wet-block,
and instead of laying top
flat to dry, hang it from a
sturdy hanger. The weight 131/2 [141/2, 161/2, 183/4, 21]"
of the garment combined
the properties of the cotton Note: Back length does not include
yarn will have it the correct Bottom Edge.
proportions in no time!

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Crochet Baby Baby Worsted Aran Craft, Rug Roving construction techniques.
Thread
Crochet Gauge* Ranges 5 sts and
in Single Crochet to 32–42 sts 21–32 sts 16–20 sts 12–17 sts 11–14 sts 8–11 sts 6–9 sts fewer
4 inches
Recommended Hook in 1.5– 2.25– 3.5– 4.5– 5.5– 6.5– 9– 16mm and
Metric Size Range 2.25mm 3.5mm 4.5mm 5.5mm 6.5mm 9mm 16mm larger

Recommended Hook– Steel 8–1 K10½ to


U.S. Size Range Regular B1 to E4 E4 to 7 7 to I9 I9 to K10½ M/N13 M/N13 to Q Q and larger
Hook B1

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S T I TC H G U I D E
S T I T C H A B B R E V I AT I O N S
Need help? StitchGuide.com • I L LU S T R AT E D G U I D E S • H O W - TO V I D E O S
Reverse single crochet (reverse
beg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . begin/begins/beginning sc): Ch 1, sk first st, working from
bpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post double crochet left to right, insert hook in next st
bpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post single crochet from front to back, draw up lp on
bptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post treble crochet hook, yo and draw through both
CC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color lps on hook.
ch(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chain(s)
ch- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refers to chain or space
previously made (i.e., ch-1 space) Chain (ch): Yo, pull Front loop (front lp) Slip stitch (sl st): Insert
ch sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space(s) through lp on hook. Back loop (back lp) hook in st, pull through
cl(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster(s)
cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s)
Front Loop Back Loop both lps on hook.
dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet (singular/plural)
dc dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .extended Single crochet (sc):
fpdc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet Insert hook in st, yo, Front post stitch (fp):
fpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet pull through st, yo, Back post stitch (bp): Chain color change
fptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet pull through both When working post st, (ch color change)
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s) lps on hook. insert hook from right Yo with new color,
hdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet to left around post of st draw through last lp
hdc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet 2 or more on previous row. on hook.
stitches together, as indicated Back Front
inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing
lp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .loop(s)
Post
MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .main color of
mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .millimeter(s) Stitch
oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn(s) Double crochet
rem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remains/remaining Half double crochet color change
rep(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .repeat(s) (hdc): Yo, insert hook (dc color change)
rnd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s) in st, yo, pull through
RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side
Drop first color, yo
st, yo, pull through all 3 with new color, draw
sc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet (singular/plural)
lps on hook. through last 2 lps of st.
sc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
sk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .skip/skipped/skipping
sl st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch(es)
sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)/spaced Double crochet (dc):
st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es) Yo, insert hook in st,
tog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .together yo, pull through st,
tr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet [yo, pull through 2 lps]
trtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .triple treble twice.
WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side Treble crochet (tr):
yd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s) Yo twice, insert hook
yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over in st, yo, pull through
st, [yo, pull through 2
YA R N C O N V E R S I O N
lps] 3 times.
OUNCES TO GRAMS GRAMS TO OUNCES
1...............28.4 25 .................7⁄8 Double treble
2...............56.7 40 .............. 12⁄3 crochet (dtr): Yo 3
3...............85.0 50 .............. 1¾
4............ 113.4 100............ 3½ times, insert hook in
st, yo, pull through st,
U N I T E D S T AT E S UNITED KINGDOM
[yo, pull through 2 lps]
4 times.
sl st (slip stitch) = sc (single crochet)
sc (single crochet) = dc (double crochet)
hdc (half double crochet) = htr (half treble crochet)
dc (double crochet) = tr (treble crochet)
tr (treble crochet) = dtr (double treble crochet)
dtr (double treble crochet) = ttr (triple treble crochet)
skip = miss

Single crochet Half double crochet Double crochet


decrease (sc dec): decrease (hdc dec): decrease (dc dec): (Yo, Treble crochet
(Insert hook, yo, draw lp (Yo, insert hook, yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp decrease (tr dec): Hold-
through) in each of the draw lp through) through, yo, draw through ing back last lp of each
sts indicated, yo, draw in each of the sts 2 lps on hook) in each of st, tr in each of the sts in-
through all lps on hook. indicated, yo, draw the sts indicated, yo, draw dicated, yo, pull through
through all lps on hook. through all lps on hook. all lps on hook.

Example of 2-sc dec Example of 2-hdc dec Example of 2-dc dec Example of 2-tr dec

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beginner’s corner done in 1, 2, 3 skeins


Cotton Face Cloths, Keychain Wristlet,
page 8 page 9

what’s hot you loved! we listened! crochet tutorial 101


Tunisian Scrubbies, Natural Spa Headband, Arcade Tote, Lavender Lace Vest, Upcycle T-Shirt,
page 20 page 23 page 10 page 12 page 16

Natural Beauty Vest, Fancy Flip-Flops, Pack & Go Blanket, Lace Stripe Cover-Up,
page 26 page 34 page 37 page 40

Posy Patch Tote, Every Which Way Pillow, Lizard Bookmark,


page 24 page 44 page 48

Summer Water Bottle Cozy Summer Cocoon


Holder, page 43 Cardi, page 46

Swing Tank, Summer Striped Tee, Boho Skinny Belt, Zigzag Stripes Poncho, Sun-Kissed Top,
page 50 page 54 page 57 page 58 page 62

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