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® August 2017 • Volume 40, No. 4 Find us on the web at Crochet-World.comDONE IN ONE 54 Corner-to-Corner Pillow 20 2920 Sabrina Shawl Design by Margret Willson Design by Gwen Buttke 56 Roarrry Dinosaur McGannon Design by Debra Arch22 Beads & Lace Earrings 60 Sweet Baby Blanket Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay Design by Rose Tussing24 Floral Fling IN EVERY ISSUE Design by Hazel Henry 6 Designer Spotlight26 Vera Cowl Elvia Shawl Design by Gwen Buttke Design by Gwen Buttke McGannon McGannon 10 Touch of StyleSOMETHING OLDMADE NEW! Net Lace Top Design by NTmaglia29 Blooming Broomstick 12 Beginner’s Luck Lace Throw Design by Jennifer Raymond Cinnamon Spice Kitchen Set Designs by Debra Arch32 Fan-Dango Shrug 16 Fast, Easy, Fun! Design by Annette Stewart V-Stitch Place Mat36 Variations Tapestry Tote Design by Nanette M. Seale Design by Margret Willson 18 Scrap Delights38 Tunisian Argyle Throw Ring Around Coasters Design by NTmaglia Design by Margret Willson ARTICLEFEATURES 15 Teaching Crochet42 Celtic Sunglasses Case By Randy Cavaliere Design by Jennifer E. Ryan 44 In the World of Crochet46 Autumn Prism Throw 49 Product Review 64 Yarn Weights Design by Margret Willson 64 Buyer’s Guide 64 Skill Levels50 Linen & Lace Table Runner 65 Stitch Guide 66 Design Directory Design by Gemma Owen52 Zigzag Baskets Designs by NTmagliaFOR SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE, including change of address, visit online at Crochet-World.com (select 52Customer Service). Or send an email to [email protected]. 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. Or write to Crochet World Customer Service, P.O. Box 9001, Big Sandy, TX 75755. Please enclose your labelfrom a recent issue. Or call (800) 829-5865 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. CT, Saturday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. CT andSunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CT. 3AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
FIRST ROW CrochetWorld® An Annie’s Publication One of the things I love about crochet is that it is always new. You would think with Crochet-World.com a craft that uses something as simple as a EDITOR Jackie Daugherty hook and a ball of yarn, we would eventually run out of ideas and new techniques to try. CREATIVE DIRECTOR Brad Snow But I am constantly astounded and excited PUBLISHING SERVICES DIRECTOR Brenda Gallmeyer to discover new design ideas and find new EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Sara Meyer ways to reinterpret traditional techniques. GRAPHIC DESIGNER Joe Taylor SENIOR COPY EDITOR Emily Carter As summer fades into fall, now is a COPY EDITOR Katie Thacker perfect time to enjoy the last warm days, TECHNICAL PROOFREADER Shirley Brown relax in your favorite crochet spot and rediscover or maybe even TECHNICAL EDITORS Randy Cavaliere learn one of the traditional crochet techniques in this issue. Our Agnes Russell Something Old Made New! chapter may inspire you to try your Lindsey Stephens hand at crocheting one of the beautiful afghans that reinterpret TECHNICAL ARTIST Amanda Joseph traditional techniques like broomstick lace or Tunisian crochet. You might want to learn tapestry crochet and make our pretty SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST Edith Teegarden Variations Tapestry Tote, or learn a new way to do Bullion stitch PRODUCTION ARTISTS Debby Keel and make the Fan-Dango Shrug for the cooler days of fall ahead. Brianna Moore Designer Annette Stewart shows you how to create the pretty stitch PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Judy Neuenschwander she reinvented in her photo tutorial on pages 34 and 35. PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERVISOR Tammy Christian If you find yourself traveling, take along one of the smaller PHOTOGRAPHER Matthew Owen projects from our Done in One chapter. We’ve included a pretty PHOTO STYLIST Tammy Shupenia thread doily with an easy-to-memorize pattern, a lovely lace shawl MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIR STYLIST Ellie Monce crocheted in open crossed stitches, a cowl crocheted in a cotton CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER David McKee ombré yarn for a neat effect, and a fun pair of beaded earrings you EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Michele Fortune can make in no time! All use just one skein or ball of yarn or thread, PUBLISHER Mike Klansek making them perfect travel companions. EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Tanya Fox In addition, you’ll find a stunning Bruges lace thread shawl, a MAGAZINE MARKETING DIRECTOR Scott Moss quick-to-make place mat, a pretty lace top perfect for the casual days of summer and much more. HOW TO CONTACT US Rounding out this issue is our playful dinosaur pillow, a sweet baby blanket crocheted in simple-to-do linen stitch, a gorgeous lace Internet: Crochet-World.com table runner and other quick projects to decorate your home! Mail: Crochet World, P.O. 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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHTElvia Shawl Treble cluster join (tr cl hook in indicated st, yo and pullDesign by Gwen Buttke McGannon join): Place slip knot on hook, up a lp, yo and draw through [yo twice, insert hook in indi- both lps on hook. INTERMEDIATE cated sp and pull up a lp, yo and Chain-3 join (ch-3 join): Ch 1, draw through 2 lps] 3 times, yo sl st in corresponding ch-3 sp ofFINISHED MEASUREMENTS and draw through all 4 lps. adjacent Motif, ch 1.17 inches wide x 68 inches long Treble cluster (tr cl): [YoMATERIALS twice, insert hook in indicated SHAWL• Nazli Gelin Garden 10 sp and pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps] 3 times, yo and FOUNDATION MOTIF size 10 crochet cotton draw through all 4 lps. Rnd 1 (RS): With light (306 yds per ball): Single crochet join (sc join): gray, make a slip ring Place a slip knot on hook, insert (see illustration on page 8), 2 balls each #29 purple and #55 light gray About the Designer Gwen Buttke McGannon 1 ball each #30 silver, #41 lilac and #51 lavender• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge• Tapestry needleGAUGE My grandmother taught me how to knit and1 Motif = 41/2 inches crochet when I was in grade school. It was a tricky way to learn as I am left-handed and shePATTERN NOTES was right-handed. Right away I enjoyed crochetMotifs are joined together with more, and I created some clothes for my Barbiea join-as-you-go technique. Refer and a pencil pouch that I used for many years.to Placement Diagram for join- I did not crochet or knit again until I was in college and wasing sequence. reintroduced to both crafts. I fell in love with crochet allWeave in loose ends as work over again!progresses. I enjoy exploring all the many facets of crochet, from lace toChain-2 at beginning of round Tunisian and everything else in between. My love for crochetingor row does not count as a stitch with thread blossomed as I started making hair clips and ponytailunless otherwise stated. holders for my daughter, then for my Etsy shop, gwengoods. IJoin with slip stitch as indicated love making beautiful accessories. I crochet every day, and whenunless otherwise stated. leaving home I always have something to work on as I may find time to crochet a few stitches here and there, anywhere. I loveSPECIAL STITCHES exploring all the infinite possibilities within the art of crochet, andDouble crochet half double don’t think I will ever grow tired of trying new techniques andcluster (dc-hdc cl): *Yo, insert creating new designs.hook in indicated st or sp, yo I love creating multicolored motifs that incorporate joins workedand pull up a lp*, yo and draw as you crochet, as it creates a flawless look. In creating the motifsthrough 2 lps, rep between * for the Elvia Shawl, I thought it would be fun to have a specialin same st or sp, yo and pull cluster stitch repeat within the different rounds.through all 4 lps. When I am making many motifs for a project, I start with the firstTreble crochet join (tr join): color and crochet all the motifs through the final round in thatPlace slip knot on hook, yo twice, color, then I continue with the second color and any remaininginsert hook in indicated sp colors in the same way. It makes it easy to ensure all motifs areand pull up a lp, [yo and draw turning out the same, and a side benefit is that you can usuallythrough 2 lps] twice. memorize the rounds crocheted in each color so the work goes quickly. Also, I can pack my project bag with the current color and crochet on the go!6 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
This shawl brings the perfect combination of style, color,technique and design together in one stunning project. Lacy floral motifs of cluster stitches are surrounded by a delicate Bruges lace border, making itperfect for any special occasion.
[ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), dc-hdccl (see Special Stitches) in ring]12 times, ch 2, join (see PatternNotes) in beg cl. Fasten off. Pullgently on beg tail to close ring.(12 dc-hdc cls, 12 ch-2 sps) 4\" end Leave ring loose until stitches are made.Slip RingRnd 2: With RS facing, tr join (12 groups of 3 tr cls, 12 ch-1 sps, MOTIF 2(see Special Stitches) lavender 24 ch-3 sps) Make 2.in any ch-2 sp, ch 1, tr in same Rnd 5: With RS facing, sc join Rnds 1–4: Rep rnds 1–4 ofsp, [ch 3, (tr, ch 1, tr) in next ch-2 (see Special Stitches) silver in Foundation Motif.sp] 11 times, ch 3, join in beg tr. any ch sp, ch 3, sc in same sp, Rnd 5 (2-edge join): WithFasten off. (24 tr, 12 ch-1 sps, (ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch sp RS facing, sc join silver in first12 ch-3 sps) around, ch 1, join in beg sc. ch-3 sp of any 3-tr cl group,Rnd 3: With RS facing, tr join Fasten off. (36 ch-3 sps) ch 3, sc in same sp, working inlilac in any ch-1 sp, ch 3, tr in first adjacent Motif, *(ch 1, sc,same sp, [ch 1, dc-hdc cl in next MOTIF 1 ch-3 join, sc) in each of nextch-3 sp, ch 1*, (tr, ch 3, tr) in next Make 15. 6 ch sps*, working in next adja-ch-1 sp] 12 times, ending last Rnds 1–4: Rep rnds 1–4 of cent Motif, rep between * once,rep at *, join in beg tr. Fasten off. Foundation Motif. (ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in each rem(24 tr, 24 dc-hdc cls, 24 ch-1 sps, Rnd 5 (1-edge join): With RS ch sp around, ch 1, join in12 ch-3 sps) facing, sc join silver in first ch-3 beg sc. Fasten off. (24 ch-3 sps,Rnd 4: With RS facing, tr cl sp of any 3-tr cl group, ch 3, sc in 12 ch-3 joins)join (see Special Stitches) purple same sp, (ch 1, sc, ch-3 join—seein any ch-3 sp, [ch 3, tr cl (see Special Stitches, sc) in each of MOTIF 3Special Stitches)] twice in same next 6 ch sps, (ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) Make 28.sp, (ch 1, tr cl, [ch 3, tr cl] twice) in each rem ch sp around, ch 1, Rnds 1–4: Rep rnds 1–4 ofin each ch-3 sp around, ch 1, join join in beg sc. Fasten off. (30 ch-3 Foundation Motif.in beg tr cl. Fasten off. sps, 6 ch-3 joins) KEY Foundation Motif Motif 1 Motif 2 Elvia Shawl Motif 3 Placement Diagram8 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
Rnd 5 (3-edge join): With RS BRUGES LACE EDGING How to Contact Usfacing, sc join silver in first ch-3 Row 1: With light gray, ch 9,sp of any 3-tr cl group, ch 3, sc in dc-hdc cl in 2nd ch from hook, For assistance concerning yoursame sp, working in first adja- ch 2, sl st in next ch, ch 2, sk subscription or any other questions,cent Motif, *(ch 1, sc, ch-3 join, sc) next 2 chs, dc in each of last our Customer Service representativesin each of next 6 ch sps*, [work- 4 chs, turn. are ready to assist you by whichevering in next adjacent Motif, rep Row 2: Ch 2, join in any ch-3 means are most convenient for you.between *] twice, (ch 1, sc, ch 3, sp, ch 2, sk next 2 chs, dc in For online subscription assistance, go tosc) in each rem ch sp around, each of next 4 dc, turn.ch 1, join in beg sc. Fasten off. Row 3: Ch 5, dc-hdc cl in Crochet-World.com(18 ch-3 sps, 18 ch-3 joins) 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st inNote: After last Motif is com- next ch, ch 2, sk last 2 chs, dc Select Customer Service to:pleted, do not fasten off. in each of next 4 dc, turn. • Subscribe Row 4: Ch 2, join in next ch-3 • Renew your subscriptionFIRST EDGING sp, ch 2, sk next 2 chs, dc in • Pay your billSl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 2, dc-hdc each of next 4 dc, turn. • Check your account statuscl in same sp, [ch 1, dc-hdc cl in [Rep rows 3 and 4] around.first ch-3 sp of next Motif, (ch 3, Leaving a long tail for sewing, (expiration and latest payment)dc-hdc cl) in each rem ch-3 sp of fasten off. Sew first and last • Change your address or email addresssame Motif] around, ch 1, join in rows tog. CW • Report a duplicate issuebeg cl. Fasten off. (383 ch-3 sps) • Report a missing or damaged issue Mail subscription questions to: Crochet World magazine P.O. Box 9001 Big Sandy, TX 75755 Email: [email protected] Call us Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.– 7 p.m. CT, Saturday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. CT and Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CT. Please have your address label, renewal or billing invoice handy. (800) 829-5865 For Pattern Services: To check for pattern revisions or corrections, go to Crochet-World.com or email us at [email protected]. The Crochet World guarantee: If, for any reason, you’re not completely satisfied with Crochet World magazine, you can cancel your subscription and receive a full and immediate refund of the entire subscription price. No questions asked. Mailing Lists: From time to time we make our subscriber list available to companies that sell goods and services by mail that we believe would interest our readers. If you would rather not receive such mailings, please send your current mailing label or an exact copy to Crochet World, Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9001, Big Sandy, TX 75755. If the post office alerts us that your magazine is undeliverable, we have no further obligation unless we receive a corrected address within two years. 9AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
TOUCH OF STYLE indicated st, draw up lp, yo, BACK PANEL draw through 2 lps on hook] Rep same as Front Panel. Net LaceTop twice, yo, draw through all 3 lps Sew shoulder seams leaving on hook. center 11 [12, 13, 14, 15] inches Design by NTmaglia Leaf: (Sc, ch 3, 2-dc cl) in indi- for neck opening. cated st. RIGHT SLEEVE INTERMEDIATE Arch: Ch 3. With RS facing of seamed Pan- els, join (see Pattern Notes) yarn FINISHED SIZE PATTERN STITCH in last dc of 17th [17th, 19th, Instructions given fit size small; Net Pattern: On a multiple of 19th, 21st] row from top of changes for medium, large, X-large 5 chs + 3 Back Panel. and 2X-large are in [ ]. Row 1: 2-dc cl (see Special Row 1: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Stitches) in 6th ch from hook (5 sk 2-dc cl in the dc, sk first st of Bust: 34 inches (small), [38 inches chs count as sc, ch 3), [Arch (see next Row, [Arch, Leaf in last (medium), 42 inches (large), 47 inches Special Stitches), sk 4 chs, Leaf dc of next Row] 9 [9, 10, 10, 11] (X-large), 51 inches (2X-large)] (see Special Stitches) in next ch] times, Arch, Leaf on top of Length: 211/2 inches (small), across, until 2 chs rem, sk next shoulder seam, [Arch, Leaf in [22 inches (medium), 221/2 inches ch, dc in last ch, turn. last dc of next Row] 9 [9, 10, (large), 23 inches (X-large), Row 2: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), 10, 11] times, dc in same st, 231/2 inches (2X-large)] 2-dc cl in next 2-dc cl, [Arch, turn. (19 [19, 21, 21, 23] Leaves, MATERIALS Leaf on top of next 2-dc cl] 18 [18, 20, 20, 22] Arches, 1 dc) • DROPS Safran fine across to last 2-dc cl, dc in 2nd Rows 2–7 (dec rows): Ch 5, sk ch at beg of previous row, turn. next 2-dc cl, 2-dc cl in next 2-dc (sport) weight cotton Rep Row 2 for pattern rep. cl, [Arch, Leaf in next 2-dc cl] yarn (13/4 oz/175 yds/50g across to the last 2-dc cl, dc in per skein): TOP 2nd ch at beg of previous row, turn. (13 [13, 15, 15, 17] Leaves, 5 [5, 6, 7, 8] skeins #18 FRONT PANEL 12 [12, 14, 14, 16] Arches at end off-white Row 1: Ch 83 [93, 103, 113, of 7th row) 123], work row 1 of Net Pattern Row 8: Rep row 2 of Net Pat- • Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or (see Pattern Stitch). (16 [18, 20, tern. Fasten off. size needed to obtain gauge 22, 24] leaves, 15 [17, 19, 21, 23] FINISHING arches, 1 dc) Sew Sleeve seams and sew • Tapestry needle Rows 2–44 [2–45, 2–46, 2–47, Front and Back side seams. GAUGE 2–48]: Rep row 2 of Net Pattern Gently press sewn seams. CW 7 Leaf and 7 Arches in Net Pattern = across each row. At the end of 7 inches wide; 8 rows = 4 inches last row, fasten off. 4 [4, 4, 4, 4]\" 11 [12, 13, 14, 15]\" With RS of Panel facing, turn PATTERN NOTES piece and join yarn in first ch of PANEL Weave in loose ends as work opposite side of foundation ch, progresses. work 1 sc in first ch, 3 sc in each 17 [19, 21, 231/2, 251/2]\" Top is made of 2 rectangular 4-ch sp, 1 sc in each sp between 41/2 [5, 51/2, 6, 61/2]\" panels, worked from the top sc and 2-dc cl of first row, 1 sc in 81/2 [9, 91/2, 10, 101/2]\" down and seamed together last ch. Fasten off. (62 [70, 78, 211/2 [22, 221/2, 23, 231/2]\" along the shoulders. Sleeves are 86, 94] sc) worked in the edges of front and back panels. Chain-5 at beg of rows counts as single crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise indicated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES 2-double crochet cluster (2-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in10 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
With its pretty net lacepattern, this lightweight topwill be ready for your warm-weather wardrobe in no time. 2XSitzoed
BEGINNER’S LUCK across next 16 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch Cinnamon Spice Kitchen Set Pattern across last 4 sts, join in beg sc. (30 sts) Designs by Debra Arch Rnd 7: Ch 3, Stitch Pattern across next 5 sts, sc dec in next EASY TOPPER 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch Rnd 1: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), Pattern across next 13 sts, sc decFINISHED SIZES work Stitch Pattern across 9 sts in next 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts,Towel: 71/2 inches wide x (back), dc dec (see Stitch Guide) Stitch Pattern across last 3 sts,153/4 inches long when buttoned in next 2 sts, sc dec (see Stitch join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (26 sts)Dishcloth: 8 inches wide x Guide) in next 2 sts, Stitch Pat- Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as81/4 inches long tern across next 25 sts (front), beg ch-1, Stitch Pattern acrossMATERIALS sc dec in next 2 sts, dc dec in next 5 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, dc• Tahki Yarns Cotton next 2 sts, Stitch Pattern across dec in next 2 sts, Stitch Pattern last 11 sts (back), join (see across next 10 sts, sc dec in next Classic light (DK) weight Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch cotton yarn (13/4 oz/ ch-3. (50 sts) Pattern across last 2 sts, join in 108 yds/50g per skein): Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sp as beg sc. (22 sts) joining, Stitch Pattern across Rnd 9: Ch 3, Stitch Pattern 3 skeins #3406 brick next 9 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, dc across next 4 sts, sc dec in next• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or dec in next 2 sts, Stitch Pattern 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch across next 23 sts, dc dec in next Pattern across next 8 sts, sc dec size needed to obtain gauge 2 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch in next 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts,• Sewing needle Pattern across last 9 sts, join in Stitch Pattern in last st, join in• Matching sewing thread beg sc. (46 sts) 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (18 sts)• 13/8-inch button Rnd 3: Ch 3, Stitch Pattern Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same st asGAUGE across next 8 sts, sc dec in next beg ch-1, Stitch Pattern across4 sc, dc st = 1 inch; 10 rows of sc, 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch next 3 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, dcdc = 3 inches Pattern across next 21 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch Pattern dec in next 2 sts, sc dec in next across next 10 sts, sc dec in nextPATTERN NOTES 2 sts, Stitch Pattern across 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, join inChain-3 at beginning of round last 8 sts, join in 3rd ch of beg beg sc. (14 sts)counts as first double crochet ch-3. (42 sts) Rnd 11: Ch 3, Stitch Patternunless otherwise stated. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as around, join in 3rd ch of begJoin with slip stitch as indicated beg ch-1, Stitch Pattern across ch-3. (14 sts)unless otherwise stated. next 7 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, dc Rnd 12: Ch 1, Stitch Pattern dec in next 2 sts, Stitch Pattern around, join in beg sc. (14 sts)STITCH PATTERN across next 19 sts, dc dec in next Rnds 13–18: [Rep rnds 11 andSingle crochet in next double 2 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch 12 alternately] 3 times.crochet, double crochet in next Pattern across last 7 sts, join in Rnd 19: Rep rnd 11.single crochet beg sc. (38 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 3, Stitch Pattern Button LoopTOWEL across next 6 sts, sc dec in next Row 1: Press rnd 19 flat 2 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, Stitch across, working through bothRow 1: Ch 55, sc in 2nd ch Pattern across next 17 sts, dc thicknesses, ch 1, 7 sc across,from hook, dc in next ch, [sc in dec in next 2 sts, sc dec in next turn. (7 sc)next ch, dc in next ch] across, 2 sts, Stitch Pattern across Row 2: Ch 6, sk next 5 sts, sl stturn. (54 sts) last 6 sts, join in 3rd ch of beg in next st, turn.Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, dc in ch-3. (34 sts) Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in each chnext sc, [sc in next dc, dc in next Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as across. Fasten off. (12 sc)sc] across, turn. beg ch-1, Stitch Pattern acrossRows 3–40: Rep row 2. At end next 5 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, dcof last row, do not fasten off. dec in next 2 sts, Stitch Pattern12 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
Practical and pretty andeasy to make. The texture is created using justsingle and double crochet stitches, making this a great first project for beginners.
ASSEMBLY Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, dc in EDGINGFold Button Loop down as next sc, Stitch Pattern across, Ch 1, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in cornerdesired on Topper section, sew turn. (30 sts) sp, ch 1, evenly sp [sc, ch 1]button to center of Topper. Rows 3–26: Rep row 2. At end of 1/2 inch apart across edge, rep last row, do not turn. from * around, join in beg sc.DISHCLOTH Fasten off. CWRow 1: Ch 31, sc in 2nd chfrom hook, sc in each ch across,turn. (30 sc) Pass on the Tradition! Teach Someone to Crochet!Volunteers at Zion-Friedheim Lutheran Church in Decatur,Ind., recently got together to teach a crochet class fora charity called Tiny Angels Comfort Kits. The charityprovides free care kits of books and handmade itemsto bereaved parents in four local hospitals, who haveexperienced the loss of a preterm baby to help themremember and honor little ones who pass away. Theclass was free and well-attended, with dozens of girlsand women giving their time to contribute to this noblecause. What a great reason to learn this craft! Have you taught someone to crochet? Tell us about it! Email your story and a photo to [email protected] Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
Teaching CrochetBy Randy CavaliereThere’s an old saying that goes, “Those who can, do; next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop…”) and followthose who can’t, teach.” In the crochet world, those along well, and many who only need to read thewho can often do as well as teach. As a crocheter who instructions or see an illustration to understand whatearns a living from technical editing, designing and to do. When you find the best method(s) by whichinstruction, teaching others to crochet is incredibly to teach, that eureka moment will hit your studentsatisfying to me. I was certified by the Craft Yarn as the instruction falls into place and makes perfectCouncil as a Crochet Teacher in 2006. Since then, I’ve sense. I have seen that moment countless times andtaught students from 8- to 80-years-old in individual that wonderful gratification rewards the teacher forand group sessions. I’ve taught at World Wide Knit in the effort.Public Day celebrations and Maker Faire, on subwaycommutes, at family and friend gatherings, and in the In addition to working with different learningContinuing Education Department of a community abilities, an effective teacher must find a way tocollege where I created beginner and intermediate teach students with issues that require individuallevel courses. I’ve taught one student in her living attention. I’m a righty who’s taught lefties, thoseroom and 18 in a classroom. with impaired vision and hearing, ailments that hinder the ability to hold the hook and yarn, andWhy teach? The answer is obvious: You love to students for whom English is not easily understood.crochet and want to share your knowledge (and, I heartily recommend that if you intend to teach,perhaps, get paid for it). But it goes beyond that. first learn to crochet with your nondominant hand.Teaching creates a great connection between If you solely teach right-handed, the left-handedteacher and student. There’s instant gratification student, especially in a group, will feel ostracized andfor both parties when the stitches are formed confused about how to hold and work the hook andcorrectly and the fabric begins to take shape. For yarn. Forget the mirror trick! It’s so much easier tothe teacher, the learning goes both ways. I’ve teach that student with the same hand as she or hediscovered that teaching isn’t simply about putting a will work, even if it takes you a few extra moments tohook in someone’s hand and showing them how to switch hands and acclimate to her or his needs.manipulate the yarn correctly. It’s about finding howto effectively reach and teach that individual in a way For those with physical issues, think creatively; placethat will make sense to her. This is an ongoing process a hearing impaired student next to a quick learneras you work with each new student. who can demonstrate the stitching to the student. Allow the student with arthritic hands to hold theStart by getting acquainted with your student’s hook and yarn in any comfortable way that stillcapabilities. Why and what do they want to crochet? maintains the correct formation of the stitches. UseDo they have any knowledge of crochet or have they large illustrations (step-by-step ones are particularlyever held a hook and yarn? What other hands-on helpful) that show the stitch or technique you’recrafts do they enjoy? Learning about your students teaching for the student who struggles with English.helps you formulate your teaching methods. Once you determine the best methods by whichEach of us learns differently. An integral key to to teach your students, the teaching usually goesteaching is figuring out how your student absorbs smoothly. You’ll be amazed at how much you learninformation. I’ve found that people learn in one from your students and the pleasure you’ll feel fromor more of three different ways: by hearing the this. And who knows, maybe you will inspire some ofinstruction, seeing the sequence of stitching, and/ them to become teachers who will pass the love ofor reading the instruction. As I teach, I work with all crochet on to more people! CWof these means simultaneously; I explain the stitch, Idemonstrate the stitch, and I write how to make thestitch (printed handouts are a must, especially in agroup setting). There are visual learners who watchyou form a stitch and “get” it, those who listen asyou describe step-by-step (“…insert the hook in the 15AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
FAST, EASY, FUN! Rnd 8: Beg V-st in first st, [{sk next st, V-st in next st} 3 times, V-Stitch Place Mat sk next 2 sts, V-st in next st], rep between [ ] around to last Design by Nanette M. Seale 3 sts, sk next st, V-st in next st, sk last st, join in 3rd ch of beg EASY PLACE MAT V-st. (42 V-sts) Rnd 9: Sl st in first V-st, begFINISHED MEASUREMENTS Rnd 1: Ch 16, 3 sc in 2nd ch from V-st in same sp, 2 V-st in next171/2 inches wide x 13 inches long hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in 5 V-sts, double V-st in next 4MATERIALS last ch, working on opposite side V-sts, V-st in next 17 sts, double• Premier Yarns Sweet Roll of foundation ch, sk first ch, sc V-st in next 4 V-sts, V-st in last in next 13 chs, join (see Pattern 11 V-sts, join in 3rd ch of beg medium (worsted) weight Notes) in first st. (32 sts) V-st. (34 V-sts, 8 double V-sts) acrylic yarn (5 oz/245 yds/ Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first 3 sts, Rnd 10: Sl st in first V-st, beg 140g per ball): sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next V-st in same sp, V-st in next 3 sts, sc in next 13 sts, join in 5 V-sts, V-st in each ch-1 sp of 1 ball #1047-26 wasabi pop first st. (38 sts) each double V-st, V-st in next• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or Rnd 3: Beg V-st (see Special 17 V-sts, V-st in each ch-1 sp of Stitches) in first st, V-st (see each double V-st, V-st in last 11 size needed to obtain gauge Special Stitches) in next 5 sts, V-sts, join in 3rd ch of beg V-st.• Tapestry needle [sk next st, V-st in next st] (50 V-sts)GAUGE 6 times, sk next st, V-st in next Rnd 11: Sl st in first V-st, beg4 V-sts = 21/2 inches; 4 V-st rows = 6 sts, rep between [ ] 6 times, V-st in same sp, V-st in each V-st21/2 inches sk last st, join in 3rd ch of beg around, join in 3rd ch of beg V-st. V-st. (24 V-sts) (50 V-sts)PATTERN NOTES Rnd 4: Sl st in first V-st (see Rnd 12: Sl st in first V-st, begWeave in loose ends as work Pattern Notes), beg V-st in same V-st in same sp, V-st in nextprogresses. sp, V-st in next V-st, double V-st 5 V-sts, [double V-st in next V-st,Join with slip stitch as indicated (see Special Stitches) in next V-st in next V-st] 4 times, V-stunless otherwise stated. 2 V-sts, V-st in next 10 V-sts, in next 17 V-sts, rep between [ ]Chain-4 at beginning of round double V-st in next 2 V-sts, V-st 4 times, V-st in last 11 V-sts, joincounts as first double crochet in last 8 V-sts, join in 3rd ch of in 3rd ch of beg V-st. (42 V-sts,and chain-1 unless otherwise beg V-st. (20 V-sts, 4 double V-sts) 8 double V-sts)stated. Rnd 5: Sl st in first V-st, beg Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each dcWhen instructed to work in a V-st in same sp, V-st in next and ch-1 sp around, join in firstV-stitch, work in the chain-1 V-st, V-st in each ch-1 sp of each st. (166 sts)space of the V-stitch. double V-st, V-st in next 10 V-sts, Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, V-st in each ch-1 sp of each dou- [sk next st, shell (see SpecialSPECIAL STITCHES ble V-st, V-st in last 8 V-sts, join Stitches) in next st, sk next st,Shell: 5 hdc in indicated st. in 3rd ch of beg V-st. (28 V-sts) sc in next st], rep between [ ]Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st): Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, sk last st, join in first st.(Ch 4—see Pattern Notes, dc) in and ch-1 sp around, join in Fasten off. (41 shells)indicated st. first st. (84 sts)V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, FINISHINGindicated st. sc in next 4 sts, [2 sc in next st, Block if needed. CWDouble V-stitch (double sc in next 4 sts] 4 times, sc inV-st): (Dc, [ch 1, dc] twice) in next 17 sts, rep between [ ]indicated st. 5 times, sc in next 17 sts, join in first st. (94 sts)16 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
Make a set of these quick and easy placemats using simple-to-work single crochet and V-stitches. The ombré effect is easy when you use a long-striping yarn; no need to change colors or weave in ends!
SCRAP DELIGHTS Rnd 2: With orange [lime, purple], sl st in sp (see Pattern Ring Around Coasters Notes) between beg ch-3 and next dc, ch 3, dc in same sp, Design by NTmaglia [2 dc in next sp] 9 times, join in top of beg ch-3. (20 dc) EASY PATTERN NOTES Rnd 3: With turquoise [pink, Weave in loose ends as work pink], sl st in sp between begFINISHED MEASUREMENT progresses. ch-3 and next dc, ch 3, dc in31/2 inches in diameter Colors are given for first coaster same sp, dc in next sp, [2 dc in with changes for second and next sp, dc in next sp] 9 times,MATERIALS third coasters in brackets. join in top of beg ch-3. (30 dc)• Garnstudio DROPS Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. EDGING Paris medium (worsted) Chain-3 at beginning of round Rnd 4: With lime [orange, lime], weight cotton yarn counts as first double crochet sl st in sp between beg ch-3 and (13/4 oz/82 yds/50g per skein): unless otherwise stated. next dc, ch 1 (see Pattern Notes), Beginning in round 2, work sc in each sp around, join in beg 1 skein each #02 light all stitches in spaces between ch. (30 sc) turquoise, #13 bright stitches. Rnd 5: Working over sts of rnd orange, #14 strong yellow, Chain-1 at beginning of round 4, ch 1, sc in each sp of rnd 3, #31 medium purple, counts as first single crochet join in beg sc. Fasten off. #33 medium pink and unless otherwise stated. #39 dark lime FINISHING COASTERS Mix tog craft glue and water in• Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or equal quantities. size needed to obtain gauge Rnd 1 (RS): With purple Dip pieces in solution and [turquoise, yellow], ch 4, join gently squeeze to remove excess.• Tapestry needle (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to Stretch Coasters to shape and• Craft glue form a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern allow to dry thoroughly. CW Notes), 9 dc in ring, join in top ofGAUGE beg ch-3. (10 dc)Rnds 1–4 = 31/2 inches18 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
What a great way to use upworsted-weight cotton scraps!Mix and match bright summer colors and make a set for summer entertaining.
DONE IN ONE Sabrina Shawl Design by Gwen Buttke McGannon INTERMEDIATEFINISHED MEASUREMENTS18 inches wide x 66 inches longMATERIALS• Lion Brand Yarn Shawl in a Ball medium (worsted) weight cotton/acrylic/ other fiber yarn (51/3 oz/ 481 yds/150g per ball): 1 ball #202 calming desert• Size N/15/10mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge• Tapestry needleGAUGE6 tr plus 6 long tr = 4 inches;7 rows = 4 inchesPATTERN NOTES yo, draw through 2 lps (3 lps Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each stWeave in loose ends as work left on hook), yo, draw through across, turn. (38 sc)progresses. all 3 lps. Row 5: Working in back lps,Join with slip stitch as indicated ch 1, sc in each st across,unless otherwise stated. SHAWL turn. (38 sc)Chain-4 at beginning of row Rep rows 3–5 until piececounts as first treble crochet Ch 39. measures 66 inches, endingunless otherwise stated. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from with row 5. hook and in each ch across, Edging rnd: Ch 1, *(sc, picot—SPECIAL STITCHES turn. (38 sc) see Special Stitches) in first st,Long treble crochet (long tr): Row 2: Working in back lps [sc in next 3 sts, (sc, picot) inYo twice, insert hook in indicated (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, sc in next st] 9 times; working in endsst, pull up 1/2-inch lp, [yo, pull each st across, turn. (38 sc) of rows of long edge, sc in firstthrough 2 lps on hook] 3 times. Row 3: Ch 4 (see Pattern sc row, [ch 4, (dc cl—see SpecialPicot: Ch 3, sl st in same st as Notes), *sk next 3 sts, tr in next Stitches, picot) in next tr row,base of ch-3. 3 sts, working in front of sts ch 4, sc in next sc row] around toDouble crochet cluster just made, long tr (see Special next corner, rep from * around,(dc cl): Yo, insert hook in indi- Stitches) in each sk st, rep from joining with sl st to first sc.cated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, * across to last st, tr in last st. Fasten off. CWdraw through 2 lps, yo, insert (20 tr, 18 long tr)hook in same st, yo, pull up a lp,20 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
Crocheted with a slowcolor-changing ombré yarn, this dramatic shawl is just the right weight for coolersummer evenings. Crossed stitches give the shawl its lacy, cabled look.
DONE IN ONE These elegant earrings work up quickly in only a few rounds. The unusual oval Beads & Lace motif is a nice backdrop for the glass Earrings pearl beads. Make up a bunch using Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay leftover size 10 thread. CONFIDENT BEGINNER FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 3/4 inch wide x 11/2 inches long, excluding earring wire MATERIALS • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 1 ball #644 boysen- berry dark • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Beading needle • 6mm purple glass pearl beads: 4 • Fishhook earring wires: 2 • Head pins: 2 • Needle-nose pliers • Wire cutters GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. EARRINGS Make 2. Rnd 1: Leaving a 15-inch length at beg, ch 2, 10 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in first hdc. (10 hdc) Rnd 2: [Ch 4, sk next hdc, sl st in next hdc] 4 times, ch 4, sk next hdc, join with last sl st in same st as beg ch-4. (5 ch-4 lps) Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch lp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, tr) in same ch lp as beg ch-1, ch 1, (tr, dc, hdc, sc) in 22 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
2nd ch lp, 4 sc in 3rd ch lp, (hdc,2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, hdc) in 4th ch lp,4 sc in 5th ch lp, join in first sc.Fasten off. (24 sts, 1 ch-1 sp)ASSEMBLYBlock Earrings if necessary.Thread beading needle with rembeg length, sew a pearl bead tocenter of rnd 1.With needle-nose pliers, open lpon earring wire, insert in ch-1sp of rnd 3, pinch securely toclose. Thread a pearl bead onhead pin, with wire cutters trimhead pin to 1/2 inch above bead,bend in a lp. Insert between 2 trsts opposite earring wire beforepinching closed. CW Free catalog at www.lizbeththread.com Premium thread for all needle arts! Sizes: 10, 20, 40, 80 in 201 colors 100% Egyptian Cotton Thread Sizes 3 in 100 colors sLteeapr-nbNy-esetdeple! Tatting Colorfast Thread Holder cK&leeheaapnn,idtnye!at, Easy to Master! Handy Hands, Inc • 578 N 1800 E • Paxton, IL 60957 (217) 379-3802 • sta @hhtatting.com 23AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
DONE IN ONE Rnd 7: Ch 3, *dc in each of next Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 7, 4 dc, dc in next dc dec, ch 7, sk dc in 6th ch of next ch-7 sp, [ch 5, Floral Fling next ch-5 sp, dc in next dc, ch 7, sc in next ch sp] twice, ch 3, (4 dc, sk next ch-5 sp**, dc in next dc ch 1, 4 dc) in next ch-7 sp, ch 3, sc Design by Hazel Henry dec, rep from * around, ending in next ch sp, ch 5, sc in next ch last rep at **, join with sl st in sp, ch 5, sk first ch of next ch-7 sp, EASY 3rd ch of beg ch-3. dc in next ch, ch 7**, sc in next Rnd 8: Ch 1, dc dec in first 2 sts, dc dec, rep from * around, ending FINISHED MEASUREMENT *dc in each of next 2 dc, dc dec last rep at **, join with sl st in 9 inches in diameter in next 2 dc, ch 7, dc in 6th ch of beg sc. MATERIALS next ch-7 sp, ch 3, sk next dc, dc Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, • Lizbeth size 10 crochet in next ch, ch 7**, dc dec in next *ch 7, dc in 6th ch of next ch-7 sp, 2 dc, rep from * around, ending ch 5, sc in next ch sp, ch 7, sc in cotton (122 yds per ball) last rep at **, join with sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, 1 ball #694 harvest top of beg dc dec. dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, sk orange medium Rnd 9: Ch 3, *dc in each of next next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next dc dec, ch 7, dc in 4 dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in • Size 9/1.25mm steel crochet 6th ch of next ch-7 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 7, sc in next ch sp, hook or size needed to next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk first ch of ch 5, sk first ch of next ch-7 sp, obtain gauge next ch-7 sp**, dc in next ch, ch dc in next ch, ch 7**, sc in next 7, dc in next dc dec, rep from * sc, rep from * around, ending last GAUGE around, ending last rep at **, join rep at **, join with sl st in beg sc. 5 dc = 1/2 inch; 2 dc rnds = 1/2 inch with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Rnd 15: Sl st in each of first Rnd 10: Ch 1, dc dec in first 6 chs of ch-7 sp, ch 8 (counts as DOILY 2 sts, *dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 7, first dc and ch-5), *sc in next ch dc in 6th ch of next ch-7 sp, [ch 5, sp, ch 7, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, sk Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 8, sl st in first sc in next ch-3 sp] twice, ch 5, next ch-3 sp, [dc dec in next 2 dc] ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as sk first ch of next ch-7 sp, dc in twice, ch 7, sk next ch-3 sp, [dc first dc throughout), 23 dc in ring, next ch, ch 7**, dc dec in next dec in next 2 dc] twice, ch 3, sk join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg 2 dc, rep from * around, ending next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch sp, ch-3. (24 dc) last rep at **, join with sl st in ch 7, sc in next ch sp, ch 5, sk first Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each of next top of beg dc dec. ch of next ch-7 sp, dc in next ch, 3 dc, [ch 2, dc in each of next 4 dc] Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next dc dec, ch 7**, dc in 6th ch of next ch-7 5 times, ch 2, join with sl st in *ch 7, dc in 6th ch of next ch-7 sp, sp, ch 5, rep from * around, end- 3rd ch of beg ch-3. [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] 3 times, ing last rep at **, join with sl st Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc ch 5, sk first ch of next ch-7 sp, in 3rd ch of beg ch-8. in each of next 3 dc, [ch 3, sk next dc in next ch, ch 7**, dc in next Rnd 16: Sl st in each of next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in each of next 4 dc] dc dec, rep from * around, ending 2 chs, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 7, 5 times, ch 3, join with sl st in with last rep at **, join with sl st sc in next ch sp, *ch 7, sk next 3rd ch of beg ch-3. in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. ch-3 sp, dc in top of each of next Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next Rnd 12: Ch 1, dc dec in first dc decs, ch 7, sc in next ch sp, 7 dc, [ch 5, sk next ch-3 sp, dc in 2 sts, *ch 7, dc in 6th ch of next ch 7, dc in of each of next 2 dc dec, each of next 8 dc] 5 times, ch 5, ch-7 sp, [ch 5, sc in next ch sp] ch 7, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. twice, ch 7, sc in next ch sp, ch 5, ch sp**, [ch 7, sc in next ch sp] Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next sc in next ch sp, ch 5, sk first ch of 4 times, rep from * around, end- 7 dc, [ch 7, sk next ch-5 sp, dc next ch-7 sp, dc in next ch, ing last rep at **, ch 7, [sc in next in each of next 8 dc] 5 times, ch 7**, dc dec in next 2 dc, rep ch sp, ch 7] around, join with sl st ch 7, join with sl st in 3rd ch of from * around, ending last rep at in beg sc. beg ch-3. **, join with sl st in beg dc dec. Rnd 17: Sl st across into ch-7 sp, Rnd 6: Ch 1, dc dec (see Stitch ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch Guide) in first 2 sts *dc in each sp, sk all sc and dc, (3 dc, ch 3, of next 4 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, 3 dc) in each ch-7 sp around, join ch 5, dc in next ch-7 sp, ch 5**, with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. dc dec in next 2 dc, rep from * Fasten off. CW around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg dc dec.24 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
With only 17 rounds, this quick- to-make doily crocheted in avibrant color will add a touch of elegance to your home.25AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
DONE IN ONE One skein of ombré cotton makes this Vera Cowl beautiful cowl. The edge stitches crocheted Design by Gwen Buttke McGannon to look like budding leaves are worked as you EASY crochet, making this a quick and easy project FINISHED MEASUREMENTS and a perfect accent 8 inches wide x 28 inches in for summertime. diameter MATERIALS • SMC Tahiti superfine (fingering) weight cotton/polyester yarn (1¾ oz/306 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball #07617 Bermuda • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 3 tr and 3 5-tr groups = 4 inches; 6 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Edging is made at beginning of each even-numbered row. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. COWL Ch 36. Row 1: 5 tr in 8th ch from hook (beg chs count as first tr and 3 sk chs), *sk 3 chs, tr in next ch**, sk 3 chs, 5 tr in next ch, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, turn. (5 tr and 4 5-tr groups) Row 2: Ch 6, (2 tr, ch 4, sl st) in 4th ch from hook (see Pat- tern Notes), sl st in next 2 chs and in first tr, ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), 2 tr in same st, *sk 2 tr, tr in next st**, sk 2 tr, 5 tr in next tr, rep from * across to beg ch, ending last rep at **, 3 tr in last st, turn. (4 tr, 3 5-tr groups, 2 3-tr groups) 26 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM
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Row 3: Ch 4, *sk 2 tr, 5 tr in next tr, sk 2 tr, tr in next tr, rep from * across, working last tr in top of beg ch-4, tr in last st, turn. (5 tr, 4 5-tr groups) Rep rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 28 inches ending with row 3. Joining row: With WS of first and last rows held tog and work- ing through both thicknesses, ch 1, sc in base of first st of first row and in first st of last row, *ch 6, (2 tr, ch 4, sl st) in 4th ch from hook, sl st in next 2 chs, sc in same st as last sc made**, ch 3, sk next 3 chs of row 1 and next 2 tr of last row, sc in base of next st of first row and in next tr of last row, ch 12, (2 tr, ch 4, sl st) in 4th ch from hook, sl st in next 8 chs, sc in same st as last sc made, ch 3, sk next 3 chs of row 1 and next 2 tr of last row, sc in base of next st of first row and in next tr of last row, rep from * across, ending last rep at **. Fasten off. CW28 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
SOMETHING OLD MADE NEW! Blooming Broomstick LaceThrow Design by Jennifer Raymond Turn broomstick lace into pretty floral motifs for this vibrant, summery throw. Join-as-you-go motifs work up quickly in your favorite floral colors for stunning results.
MODERATELY SPECIAL STITCH A CHALLENGING Broomstick Lace: Broomstick Lace is worked as 2 rnds. BFINISHED MEASUREMENTS Rnd 1: Pull lp that is on hook36 inches wide x 48 inches long up and slip lp on knitting CMATERIALS needle, [insert hook in back• Berroco Vintage DK light lp (see Stitch Guide) of next sc, Broomstick Lace (4 loop) pull up lp and slide on needle. (DK) weight acrylic/ Insert hook in front lp (see 4\" end wool/ nylon yarn Stitch Guide) of same sc, pull up (31/2 oz/290 yds/100g per skein): lp and slide on needle] rep until Leave ring there are 27 lps on needle. Pull loose until 2 skeins each #21176 fuchsia cable part of knitting needle out stitches are and #2167 dewberry through, leaving 2 lps on front made. needle and 25 on the cable form- Slip Ring 1 skein #2175 fennel ing Magic Loop (if you pull the• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or knitting needle through all the Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as way, the last sts can tighten up beg ch-3, 2 dc in each st around, size needed to obtain gauge on you), rep until 49 lps on the join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)• Size 36/20mm knitting needle: needle in total, 24 on the knit- Rnd 3: Draw lp that is on hook ting needle, and 25 on the cable up and slip lp on knitting nee- 32-inch circular of the needle. dle, [insert hook in back lp (see• Tapestry needle Rnd 2: Slide 4 lps to tip of knit- Stitch Guide) of next sc, draw• Straight pins ting needle. Being careful to up lp and slide on needle, insertGAUGE make sure yarn lies flat, insert hook in front lp (see Stitch1 Flower Motif = 5 inches blocked crochet hook in the 4 lps, pull yarn through, ch 1, making surePATTERN NOTES the st is at the top of the 4 lps onMotifs are constructed individ- needle, and not close to the pre-ually and attached on the vious rnd. Make 1 sc in the 4 lps,last round. slide completely off the needle,Alternating fuchsia and dew- sc twice more in set of 4 lps,berry, make 32 fuchsia and [sc 3 times in next 4 lps on31 dewberry and join as work needle, ch 4, sc 3 times in sameprogresses following Placement set of 4 lps, slide lps off needle]Diagram. 9 times; in next set of 5 lps,Weave in loose ends as work work 3 sc in next lps on needle,progresses. ch 4, work 3 sc in same set ofWhen picking up stitches for 4 lps, slide lps off needle, 3 scbroomstick, pick up stitches for in starting lps, ch 4, sl st in firsthalf the Motif, draw the needle sc of rnd.through, fold it in half, and thenpick up the stitches for the 2nd THROWsection (making a Magic Loop).Pay attention to where you FIRST FLOWER MOTIFare attaching the Motifs, so Rnd 1: With crochet hook andyou do not attach any in the fuchsia make a slip ring (seewrong place. illustration), ch 3 (see PatternChain-3 at beginning of round Notes), dc 11 times in ring, joincounts as first double crochet (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch ofunless otherwise stated. beg ch-3. (12 dc)Join with slip stitch as indicatedunless otherwise stated.30 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
twice for 2 joining places, motif should now be joined to 2 motifs, at a right angle from each other. Fasten off. Continue with next 5 Motifs working 3rd Flower Motif. Following Placement Diagram, rep rows 2 and 3 until Throw has 9 rows of 7 Motifs each. FILL-IN LEAF MOTIFS Make 48. Rnd 1: With hook and fennel, rep rnd 1 of First Flower Motif. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, sc in next st, *ch 2, sl st in corner of Flower Motif, ch 2, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * twice, ch 2, sl st in corner ofGuide) of same sc, draw up lp Rnd 4: Work as for rnd 4 of Flower Motif, ch 2, sc in next st,and slide on needle] for each st First Flower Motif, but replace join in beg sc. Fasten off.until there are 27 lps on needle, first ch 4 with [ch 2, join to pre- Work Leaf Motifs in each spleaving 2 lps on front needle and vious motif with sl st, ch 2] twice made by the joining of 4 Flower25 on the cable forming Magic for 2 joining places on Motifs. Motifs.Loop (if you pull knitting needle Fasten off.through all the way the last stscan tighten up on you), rep until Continue working 2nd Flower EDGINGyou have 49 lps on needle in Motif until there are a total oftotal, 24 on knitting needle, and 7 Motifs across, alternating colors. Rnd 1: With hook, join fennel25 on cable of needle. in ch-4 sp, ch 1, sc twice in sameRnd 4: Slide 4 lps to tip of knit- Beg working 2nd row, joining ch-4 sp, *ch 6, 3 sc in next ch-4ting needle, being careful to each Motif as it is worked. Work sp, rep from * around entiremake sure yarn lies flat, insert 3rd Flower Motif for rem Motifs. Throw, stopping on last ch-4 spcrochet hook in 4 lps, draw yarn before point where joined, ch 3,through, ch 1, making sure the 3RD FLOWER MOTIF dc in beg ch-4 sp.st is at top of the 4 lps on needleand not close to previous rnd; Rnds 1–3: With hook, rep rnds Rnd 2: Work 5 sc over post of dcmake 1 sc in the 4 lps, slide 1–3 of First Flower Motif alter- st made at end of rnd 1, *sk nextcompletely off the needle, work nating colors. 3 sc, 10 sc in next ch-6 sp, rep2 more sc in set of 4 lps, [3 sc innext 4 lps on needle, ch 4, 3 sc Rnd 4: Work as for other Motif, from * until there are no morein same set of 4 lps, slide lps off but replace first ch 4 with [ch 2, ch-6 sps, sk next 3 sc, 5 sc overneedle] 9 times, in next set of join to previous motif with sl st, ch-3 sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off.5 lps, [work 3 sc in next lps on ch 2] twice for 2 joining placesneedle, ch 4, 3 sc in same set on Motif, work next ch 4 as FINISHINGof 4 lps, slide lps off needle]3 times, sc in starting lps, ch 4, normal, for next 2 ch 4’s, [ch 2, Wet-block Throw to measure-sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. join to previous Motif with sl st] ments, pinning out edging. CW2ND FLOWER MOTIF COLOR KEY Row 1Rnds 1–3: With hook and dew- Row 2berry, rep rnds 1–3 of First Fuchsia Row 3Flower Motif. Dewberry Fennel Blooming Broomstick Lace Throw Placement Diagram 31AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
SOMETHING OLD MADE NEW! SHRUG Fan-Dango Shrug Leaving a 12- to 15-inch-long tail for sleeve joining, ch 32 [34, Design by Annette Stewart 36, 38, 40, 42]. Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from INTERMEDIATE SPECIAL STITCH hook (sk ch does not count as st) Fan stitch (Fan st): Cast on and each ch across, turn. (31 [33,FINISHED SIZES 8 lps (see photo tutorial article 35, 37, 39, 41] hdc)Instructions given fit size small; on pages 34 and 35), insert the Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),changes for medium, large, X-large, hook into the designated ch or fan st (see Special Stitch) in first2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ]. st, yo and bring up a lp, yo, hold- hdc, *ch 2, sk next hdc, fan st in ing the cast on lps by the twists next hdc; rep from * across, turn.FINISHED MEASUREMENTS at the bottom, draw the yarn (16 [17, 18, 19, 20, 21] fan sts,Cuff to Cuff: 351/4 inches (small) through all lps on hook, ch 1 15 [16, 17, 18, 19, 20] ch-2 sps)[37 inches (medium), 39 inches to close.(large), 403/4 inches (X-large),421/2 inches (2X-large), 421/2 inches(3X-large)]Top of Collar to Bottom ofBodice: 203/4 inches (small)[231/4 inches (medium), 24 inches(large), 261/4 inches (X-large),263/4 inches (2X-large), 31 inches(3X-large)]MATERIALS• Berroco Fiora light (DK) weight cotton/viscose/ alpaca/nylon/wool yarn (31/2 oz/246 yds/100g per skein): 2 [2, 3, 3, 3, 4] skeins #3818 Buford• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge• Tapestry needle• Spray starch• Stitch markersGAUGE6 fan sts = 4 inches; 5 fan st rows =41/2 inchesPATTERN NOTESWeave in loose ends as work pro-gresses unless otherwise noted.Before seaming sleeves, dry-block the finished rectangle withspray starch and a warm iron.Join with slip stitch unlessotherwise stated.Chain-3 at beginning of rowdoes not count as a stitch unlessotherwise stated.32 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
3XSitzoed Learn a new technique that’s similar to Bullion stitches but easier to do. Try crocheting a swatchusing the photo tutorial onpages 34 and 35 before you begin this pretty shrug.
Rows 3–38 [3–40, 3–42, 3–44, Rnd 1 (RS): Right side facing, *ch 1, hdc in closing lp of next3–46, 3–46]: Ch 3, sk first fan st, join (see Pattern Notes) yarn fan st, ch 1, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) infan st in next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, sk in left marked st of any pair next ch-3 sp; rep from * around,next fan st, fan st in next ch-2 of marked sts, ch 1, 2 hdc in ch 1, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-3.sp; rep from * across, ch 2, sk marked st, *work 42 [46, 50, 56, (138 [150, 162, 180, 195, 216]last fan st, fan st in top of beg 61, 68] hdc evenly across row ch-1 sps)ch-3, turn. edges to next marker*, 2 hdc in Rnd 8 [9, 9, 10, 10, 11]: Ch 1,Row 39 [41, 43, 45, 47, 47]: each of next 2 marked sts, rep 2 hdc in each of next 2 ch-1 sps;Ch 1, sc in each st and ch sp between *, 2 hdc in last marked *sl st in next ch-1 sp, 2 hdc inacross, sk beg ch-3, turn. (31 [33, st, do not join. (92 [100, 108, 120, each of next 2 ch-1 sps; rep from35, 37, 39, 41] sts) 130, 144] hdc) * around, join in last ch-1 sp,Row 40 [42, 44, 46, 48, 48]: Rnd 2: Ch 3, fan st in first hdc, fasten off. (184 [200, 216, 240,Ch 1, hdc in each sc, fasten off. *ch 3, sk next hdc, fan st in next 260, 288] hdc)SLEEVES hdc; rep from * around, sk lastBlock (see Pattern Notes) hdc, do not join. (46 [50, 54, 60, Cuff Edgingrectangle. Fold lengthwise 65, 72] fans, 46 [50, 54, 60, 65, Join yarn in seam at cuff.and seam, in favorite seaming 72] ch-3 sps) Rnd 1: Ch 1, *2 hdc in each ofmethod, through the first and Rnds 3–6 [3–7, 3–7, 3–8, 3–8, next 2 sts, sl st in next st; replast 8 [8, 8, 9, 9, 9] fan rows on 3–9]: Ch 3, fan st in ch sp at beg from * around, 2 hdc in next 1each end to form sleeves, leaving of last rnd, *ch 3, fan st in next [0, 2, 1, 0, 2] st(s), join in first st.center open for Bodice and ch-3 sp; rep from * around, do Fasten off. (122 [132, 136, 146,Collar. Fasten off. not join. At end of final rnd, ch 3, 156, 160] hdc)BODICE & COLLAR join in closing lp of first fan. Rep for other cuff.Place markers in 2 seamed Rnd 7 [8, 8, 9, 9, 10]: Ch 3 Lightly block if needed. CWfan sts at each underarm seam. (counts as first hdc and ch 1), (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next ch-3 sp, 81/4 [81/4, 81/4, 9, 9, 9]\" 351/4 [37, 39, 403/4, 421/2, 421/2]\" 183/4 [201/2, 221/2, 223/4, 241/2, 241/2]\"5 [6, 6, 63/4, 63/4, 81/2]\" 81/4 [81/4, 81/4, 9, 9, 9]\" 103/4 [111/4, 12, 123/4, 131/4, 14]\" BODY 203/4 [231/4, 24, 261/4, 263/4, 31]\" COLLAR/BODICEFan StitchTutorialTutorial by Annette StewartAkin to the Bullion stitch, the fan Special Technique— finger then under the middle orstitch is worked in two parts. First, Cast On Loops ring finger (whichever is morethe “cast on” places several yarn Instead of yarning over the hook, comfortable), bring the yarn backloops on the hook. Then, the hook the working yarn is twisted into up from behind and over the indexis inserted into the specified stitch loops, similar to a half-hitch knot. finger (see Photo 1).and finished off by pulling a yarn Step 2: Begin with hook behindover through all the cast on loops. First Cast On Loop yarn that extents from the work; Step 1: Bring yarn across palm insert hook from the left (if working side, between index and middle yarn is on the left hand—from the fingers; bring yarn over the index34 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
right if on the right hand), under Next Cast On Loop Special Stitch—Fan Stitchthe yarn that runs over the index As one loop is cast onto the hook, Step 1: Cast on 8 loops (seefinger then under middle or ring the next cast on can be set up by Photo 7).finger (see Photo 2). keeping the yarn between index Step 2: Insert the hook into theStep 3: Relax fingers and let yarn and middle fingers, letting the yarn designated chain or stitch (seecome off of your fingers (see Photos hand lower to tighten the yarn on Photo 8).3 and 4). hook while putting the yarn back Step 3: Yarn over and bring up aStep 4: Secure the cast on around under the middle or ring finger, loop (see Photo 9).your hook (see Photo 5). then back up behind and over the Step 4: Yarn over, holding theStep 5: Place a finger from the index finger. cast on loops by the twists at thehand holding the hook across the Repeat steps 2–5 for each addi- bottom (see Photo 10), draw theloop and hook to keep the loop tional loop. Each twist should be yarn through all loops on hooksecure (see Photo 6). at the bottom to make it easier to (see Photo 11). remove the hook. Do not cast on Step 5: Chain 1 to close (see too tightly as the hook must be Photo 12). CW able to pass through all the loops. Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 10 Finished Fan Stitch Photo 9 Photo 12 Photo 11 35AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
SOMETHING OLD MADE NEW!VariationsTapestryTote Tapestry crochet gives you the ability to addDesign by Margret Willson geometric designs to your crochet. Using 2 or more EASY colors and single crochet, you can create visuallyFINISHED MEASUREMENTS appealing designs that113/4 inches wide x 123/4 incheslong, excluding Handles are fun to work.MATERIALS• Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight cotton yarn (31/2 oz/218 yds/100g per skein): 2 skeins #833 deep blue, 1 skein #801 white• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge• Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook for Handles• Stitch marker• Row counter (optional)GAUGESize E hook: 10 sc = 2 inches;8 rnds in back lp tapestry crochet =2 inchesPATTERN NOTESWeave in loose ends as workprogresses.Do not join rounds unlessotherwise indicated; place stitchmarker to mark rounds. Movemarker as work progresses.Do not chain-1 at beginningof rounds.Carry unused color across topof stitches and work over ituntil needed.To change colors, work laststitch of previous color until2 loops remain on hook, yarnover with new color and com-plete single crochet stitch.36 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM
Tote is worked in rounds begin- Rnd 1: Now working in rnds, EDGINGning with foundation single with blue working back along Rnd 1: Sc in same st as last sc,crochet. top side of row 1, sc in each st *now working across long edgeJoin with slip stitch as indicated across, sc in end of row 1, sc in of piece, sc in each row acrossunless otherwise stated. each sc across opposite side of to last row, 2 sc in last row, sc in row 1, sc in end of row, do not each of next 4 sts**, 2 sc in nextSPECIAL STITCHES join, mark last st worked as first st, rep from * to **, join (see Pat-First foundation single cro- st of next rnd. (126 sts) tern Notes), fasten off. (230 sc)chet (first foundation sc): Rnds 2–51: Working in back lp FINISHINGCh 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from (see Stitch Guide) only of each Using photo as guide, withhook, yo, draw lp through, yo, st around, change colors as indi- length of blue, embroiderdraw through 1 lp on hook, yo, cated in chart. [Rep rnd 12 and backstitch (see illustration),draw through both lps on hook. rnds 2–20] twice and [rep rnd 12 sew Handle to each top edgeNext foundation single and rnds 2–10] once. of Tote. CWcrochet (next foundation sc): Rnd 52: With blue only, workingInsert hook in last ch-1 made, in back lp of sts only, sc in each 3 12yo, draw up lp, yo, draw through st around. Fasten off.1 lp on hook, yo, draw through Backstitchboth lps on hook as indicated. HANDLE Make 2.TOTE Row 1: With size C hook and blue, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch fromBOTTOM EDGE hook, sc in each rem ch across,Foundation Row: With size E turn. (6 sc)hook and blue work first foun- Rows 2–108: Ch 1, sc in each scdation sc (see Special Stitches), across, turn. At the end of rowwork 61 next foundation sc 108, do not fasten off.(see Special Stitches), do notturn. (62 foundation sc) A Side st COLOR KEY Blue White B 20-st rep 20A 19 Variations Tapestry Tote 18 C Chart 17B 16 15 D 14C 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1First Foundation Next Foundation Single Crochet Single Crochet 37AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
SOMETHING OLD MADE NEW! Tunisian ArgyleThrow Design by Margret Willson INTERMEDIATE PATTERN STITCH Tunisian Simple Stitch Tunisian Simple StitchFINISHED MEASUREMENTS A. TSS (see Special Stitches) Cable: Sk next 3 sts, fptr (see50 inches wide x 611/2 inches long across row. Stitch Guide) on each of nextMATERIALS B. Work lps off hook (see 3 sts, fptr on each sk st in order.• Caron Simply Soft me- Special Stitches). Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot (see illustration) dium (worsted) weight SPECIAL STITCHES on hook, insert hook in indicated acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw yds/170g per skein): Tunisian Simple Stitch through 2 lps on hook. (TSS): Insert hook from right 8 skeins #9703 bone to left under next vertical bar, TUNISIAN ARGYLE 3 skeins each #9780 robin’s yo, draw lp through and leave THROW on hook. egg and #9702 off-white ARGYLE PANEL• Size K/101/2/6.5mm Tunisian Work loops off hook (work Make 3. lps off hook): Yo, draw through Foundation Row (Row 1 of crochet hook or size needed to 1 lp on hook, [yo, draw through Chart): With bone and Tunisian obtain gauge 2 lps on hook] across. Last lp hook, ch 52.• Sizes H/8/5mm and I/9/5.5mm on hook counts as first lp of crochet hooks next row. free end free end• Tapestry needleGAUGESize K hook: 13 TSS = 3 inches;13 rows = 4 inchesPATTERN NOTESWeave in loose ends as work free end free endprogresses. ball end ball endJoin with slip stitch as indicatedunless otherwise stated. Slip Knot #1 Slip Knot #1 Slip Knot #2 Slip Knot #2Chain-2 at beginning of row Slip Knot #2 Slip Knot #2counts as first half double cro- ball endchet unless otherwise statbeadll .end Slip Knot #1 Slip Knot #1 Slip Knot #4 Slip Knot #4When working Tunisian SimpleStitch, change colors accordingto chart, introducing new colorson forward rows. Bring newcolor under previous color toavoid holes.To change color on a return row,work until 1 loop of previouscolor remains, yarn over withnext color and draw through2 loops. Slip Knot #3 Slip Knot #3 Slip Knot #3 Slip Knot #3 Slip Knot #4 Slip Knot #438 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
Crocheted from a chart using thesimple Tunisian stitch, this afghan willtake center stage no matter where it isdisplayed. Worked in panels and joined together with solid-colored cable strips, choose colors to match your decor for a perfect accent.
A: Sk first ch, [insert hook in COLOR KEY 191Repeatback lp of next ch, yo, draw up 10a lp, retaining lp on hook] Bone 9across, (52 sts); Robin’s egg 8B: Work lps off hook. Off-white 7Rows 2–190: Work TSS accord- 6ing to chart, [Rep rows 2–19 Repeat 5of chart] 10 times, then rep 4rows 2–10. Tunisian Argyle Throw 3Row 191: Chart 2A: With bone, TSS across. 19B: work lps off hook. 18Row 192: Sk first st, [insert 17hook from right to left under 16next vertical bar, yo, draw lp 15through bar and lp on hook] 14across. Fasten off. 13 12Panel Edging 11Rnd 1: With size I hook and 10bone, sc join (see Special 9Stitches) in lower right corner of 8panel, 2 sc in same st, *working 7across long edge of Panel, work 6190 sc across long edge, 3 sc in 5corner st, sc in each st across 4short edge of Panel**, 3 sc in 3corner, rep from * ending rep 2 1 at **, join (see Pattern Notes) in bone, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from beg sc. Fasten off. (190 sc across hook, sc in each rem ch across, each long edge between corners) turn. (14 sc) Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), CABLE PANEL sk first sc, dc in each of next Make 4. 12 sc, hdc in last st, turn. Row 1: With size H hook and (2 hdc, 12 dc)40 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
Row 3: Ch 2, 1 bpdc (see BORDER Crochet it!Stitch Guide), 2 fpdc (see Stitch Rnd 1: With I hook, sc join Knit it!Guide), 6 bpdc, 2 fpdc, 1 bpdc, bone in any corner, 2 sc in samehdc in last st, turn. st, *sc in each st around to next Discover a Kit-of-Row 4: Ch 2, 1 fpdc, 2 bpdc, corner**, 3 sc in corner, rep the-Month Club forCable (see Special Stitches) over from * around ending last repnext 6 sts, 2 bpdc, 1 fpdc, hdc in at **, join. CROCHETERSlast st, turn. Rnd 2: Ch 1, [sc in each st & KNITTERS!Row 5: Rep row 3. around to corner st, 3 sc inRow 6: Ch 2, 1 fpdc, 2 bpdc, center corner st] around, join KTitoCfilnudboSuatvmionrge,sv.icsoitm:6 fpdc, 2 bpdc, 1 fpdc, hdc in in beg sc. Fasten off. CWlast st, turn.Rows 7–154: [Rep rows 3–6consecutively] 37 times.Row 155: Ch 1, sc in each stacross, turn. Fasten off.Panel EdgingRnd 1: With size I hook andbone, sc join in corner at rightedge of row 1, 2 sc in same st,*working across long edge ofPanel, sc in end of next 4 rows,[2 sc in next row, sc in end ofnext 4 rows] 37 times, sc innext row, 3 sc in corner, workingacross narrow end of Panel, scin each of next 12 sts**, 3 sc innext corner, rep from * endingrep at **, join in beg sc. Fastenoff. (190 sc across each long edgebetween corners)ASSEMBLYWith tapestry needle and lengthof bone, holding WS of Panelstog, whipstitch edges (seeillustration) of Argyle Panelsbetween Cable Panels.Whipstitch Edges 41AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
Celtic SunglassesCaseDesign by Jennifer E. Ryan INTERMEDIATEFINISHED MEASUREMENTSCase: 5 inches wide x 63/4 incheslongCeltic Knot: 3 inches in diameterMATERIALS• Lizbeth size 3 crochet cotton (120 yds per ball): 1 ball each #668 green orchid dk, #623 raspberry pink lt and #624 raspberry pink med• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge• Size 8/1.50mm steel crochet hook• Embroidery needle• 1/2-inch decorative button• 5-inch square of corkboard or foam core board• 20 straight sewing pinsGAUGE8 pattern sts (sc, 2 dc) =4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inchesContinued on page 62 This designer is known for her beautiful crocheted Celtic knot designs. Pretty and practical, this case features a simple knot, allowing you to learn the technique before taking on a more challenging project.42 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
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Knit and Crochet Now!Season eight is on airExciting news! Get your crochet and a whole new internet adventure was started. Thehooks ready for season eight of website gave us the opportunity to enter a largerKnit and Crochet Now! Each week European market, and with that I was put in chargeis packed with projects, tips, of 16 ladies tasked with translating DROPS patternstechniques and free patterns. into different languages. I also had a major role inThirteen brand-new episodes will tech editing, as numbers always have been a strongair on local PBS stations beginning suit for me. When moving to the United States,mid-September. Each episode will I remotely developed the first 200-plus tutorialfeature new crochet and knit proj- videos for DROPS. So over the 25 years I workedects—that’s 26 new patterns! for DROPS, I was able to grow with the company,We thought it would be fun which eventually became the market leader in theto spend some time with Lena European yarn industry.Skvagerson, executive producer, CW: What brought you to Annie’s?and learn a bit more about her Lena: For five years I contributed to Annie’sand the TV show. publications as a freelance knitwear designer. In 2014,Crochet World (CW): Lena, we Annie’s offered me a job working part time as thelove to hear personal stories coproducer of the Knit and Crochet Now! TV show,about crocheters. I know you with my remaining time as the in-house designer forwere born in Sweden; did you the Annie’s Signature Designs collection.grow up in a “crafty home”?Who taught you how to knitand crochet?Lena: Neither my mom nor grandmother were crafty,but my teachers at school loved working with yarnand crafts and taught me.CW: When did you move to the United States?Lena: I moved here in 2007. My dad and several rela-tives on his side of the family live in California, andfor a long time I wished I could move closer to them.When there was an opportunity to work remotely, wetook a leap of faith.CW: Have you always worked in the yarnindustry?Lena: Pretty much. I got my first job with a Scan-dinavian yarn company at the age of 24. I startedout working in sales for DROPS Garnstudio. As thecompany grew I became the office manager for theSwedish branch office. Over time I got more involvedwith product development, as well as design. In theearly 1990s, I developed the company’s first website,44 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
CW: Wow! Sounds like you jumped right into your CW: What was your favorite project from anew role as coproducer. past season?Lena: Yes, I joined right before season six. I was part Lena: I would have to say it’s my Walk of Fameof the planning as well as the production of the show. Slippers. I loved how they turned out, and I had suchI also made my first appearance as an expert on the a great time taping that segment with Deborahshow that year as well. Norville. The pattern has been very popular since itCW: Give us a behind-the-scenes glimpse. How aired, which makes me happy.do you get ready for the show? CW: I am sure taping all day can be exhausting,Lena: Work on a new season starts long before which can set the stage for some comic relief. Iwe start taping. Months before, we start planning am sure you have lots of fun too!the projects, writing patterns, stitching the sample Lena: Yes, there are plenty of funny moments in theprojects and creating all the step-outs! That is a full- midst of all the serious work of taping a whole season.time job all by itself. Each project has to be made in We keep each other going with laughter which helpsstages, so when we tape, we can move from one step lower the stress.to another quickly. CW: You have a new role for the 2017 season. TellWhen we tape the show, we arrive very early in the us about your new job and what that involves.morning at the studio.The crochet and knitexperts who will appear on camera Lena: I am now the executive producermeet up in the back room to arrange overseeing the major stages of the Knitthe projects and make sure we and Crochet Now! TV show, fromknow all techniques involved. the beginning planning stages allWe then get our makeup and the way to the final production.hair done by professional This includes coming up withmakeup artists that work their the themes and the projects,magic to make us look our best! working with the yarn companies,CW: Do you tape one show selecting the guests, designinga week? the studio set and other numerousLena: Oh no, we tape the whole tasks—too many to even mention!season in just a few days. Several CW: Will you still be on camera?episodes are taped each day. We take Lena: Yes, this season I look forward toa short break for lunch, and oftentimes endup staying late if we need to do retakes—the pace is showing new and interesting techniquesintense, but fun! that we haven’t shared before. I love being able toCW: What is your favorite part about taping demonstrate new tips and tricks for our viewers.the show? CW: What types of projects and topics will beLena: I love interacting with the production team. In covered this season?my role as producer, I’m involved with all the different Lena: The show is divided into knit and crochetaspects of the day—sharing ideas with the creative projects, and we’ll also share a new technique eachdesigners, working with the camera crew to get the episode. We will talk about a wide variety of projects;best shots, as well as constantly checking in with the everything from baby blankets, to cardigans, shawls,production team. toys, slippers, hats and more. Some of the techniquesCW: What is your least favorite part? we’ll cover include how to work with variegated yarnsLena: Without a doubt, that would be the stress of to create unusual color designs, using a color wheel,not getting things as perfect as I would like. getting gauge and more.CW: Do you design projects for the show? CW: Thanks, Lena! Can’t wait to watch this season!Lena: Sure do. If I am not designing specific projects, Don’t miss a single episode. Sign up for an all-accessI am one of the key persons selecting the projects for membership and you’ll get 24/7 access anytime,each episode. anywhere, on any device to every episode and every pattern. Watch all 104 episodes and download all 277 patterns from every season including season eight. For more information go to AnniesCraftStore.com. 45AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
Autumn PrismThrow MOTIF B Make 45.Design by Margret Willson Rnd 1: Using burgundy, work as for rnd 1 of Motif A. EASY SPECIAL STITCHES Rnds 2 & 3: Work as for Single crochet join (sc join): Motif A.FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Place slip knot on hook, insert MOTIF C521/2 inches wide x 66 inches long hook in indicated st, yo and pull Make 40.MATERIALS up a lp, yo and draw through Rnd 1: Using pumpkin, work• Red Heart Super Saver both lps on hook. as for rnd 1 of Motif A. Post decrease (post dec): Rnds 2 & 3: Work as for medium (worsted) Keeping last lp of each st on Motif A. weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/ hook, dc in next ch-2 sp, fpdc MOTIF D 364 yds/198g per skein): around next sc dec, dc in next Make 40. ch-2 sp, yo and draw through Rnd 1: Using gold, work as for 4 skeins #387 soft navy all 4 lps on hook. rnd 1 of Motif A. 2 skeins #624 tea leaf Rnds 2 & 3: Work as for 1 skein each #254 pumpkin, THROW Motif A. ASSEMBLY #321 gold, #336 warm MOTIF A With warm brown and working brown, #376 burgundy Make 45. horizontally in a zigzag direc- and #776 dark orchid Rnd 1: With dark orchid, ch 11, tion, whipstitch (see illustra-• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or 8 tr in 5th ch from hook (beg sk tion) Motifs tog through back lps size needed to obtain gauge chs count as first tr), tr in each of each st according to Joining• Tapestry needle of next 2 chs, dc in each of next Diagram and Placement Dia-GAUGE 2 chs, hdc in next ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) gram (see Pattern Notes) andMotif = 43/4 inches wide x in last ch, working on opposite sewing through each ch-3 sp as6 inches long side of beg ch, sk first ch, hdc in follows: First ch is sewn to ch-1 next ch, dc in each of next 2 chs, sp of Motif in adjacent columnPATTERN NOTES tr in each of next 2 chs, join (see on 1 side, center ch is sewn toWeave in loose ends as work Pattern Notes) in top of beg ch-4. ch-1 sp of Motif directly aboveprogresses. Fasten off. (13 tr, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, or below current Motif, and 3rdJoin with slip stitch as indicated 1 ch-3 sp) ch is sewn to ch-1 sp of Motif inunless otherwise stated. Rnd 2: Sc join (see Special adjacent column on other side.Chain-3 at beginning of round Stitches) tea leaf in same stcounts as first double crochet as joining, 2 sc in each of next Whipstitch Edgesunless otherwise stated. 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in eachRefer to Joining Diagram for of next 3 sts, sc in each of nextjoining sequence in chain-3 7 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-3 sp, scspaces when whipstitching in each of next 6 sts, join in begMotifs together. sc. Fasten off. (31 sc, 1 ch-3 sp)Refer to Placement Diagram Rnd 3: Join soft navy in ch-3 sp,for joining sequence of all ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), (2 dc,Motifs, beginning join and ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, sk nextdecrease points. sc, [2 dc in next sc, sk next sc]When working into 3 corner 4 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in nextspaces of 3 joined Motifs, work sc, sk next sc**, [2 dc in next sc,into chain spaces of each Motif, sk next sc] twice, rep from *working over whipstitched seam 2 more times, ending last repadjacent to center Motif. at **, [2 dc in next sc, sk next sc] 4 times, join in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (48 dc, 3 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp)46 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017
This unforgettable throw combines fascinatingcolors and shapes to create a mosaic-like fabric.
Autumn Prism Throw Joining Diagram BORDER Point 2 Point 1 Rnd 1: With RS facing, sc join warm brown in ch-1 sp in lower DCDCDCDC Join here right corner (see Placement BABABABAB for Border Diagram), (ch 3, sc) in same sp, *ch 2, sk next 2 dc, [sc in sp CDCDCDCD between previous and next dc, ABABABABA ch 2, sk next 2 dc] to next joined corner, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) DCDCDCDC in next 3 corner ch sps (see BABABABAB Pattern Notes), ch 2, sk next 2 dc, [sc in sp between previous and CDCDCDCD next dc, ch 2, sk next 2 dc] across ABABABABA to next unjoined ch-1 sp**, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-1 sp, rep from DCDCDCDC * around, ending last rep at ** BABABABAB and working sc dec in 2 corner ch sps at Points 1 and 2 (see CDCDCDCD Placement Diagram), join in beg ABABABABA sc. Fasten off. (35 sc dec, 362 ch-2 sps, 37 ch-3 sps) DCDCDCDC Rnd 2: Join tea leaf in beg ch-3 BABABABAB sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same sp, *fpdc (see Stitch Guide) CDCDCDCD around next sc, [2 dc in next ABABABABA ch-2 sp, fpdc around next sc] around to next ch-2 sp before DCDCDCDC next sc dec, post dec (see Spe- BABABABAB cial Stitches), fpdc around next sc, [2 dc in next ch-2 sp, fpdc CDCDCDCD around next sc] around to ABABABABA next ch-3 sp**, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * Autumn Prism Throw around, ending last rep at ** Placement Diagram and working fpdc around sc dec at Points 1 and 2, join in top of JOINING DIAGRAM KEY beg ch-3. Fasten off. CW Chain (ch)48 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM AUGUST 2017 Whipstitch Single crochet decrease (sc dec)
PRODUCT Denise2GoREVIEW After many years, I have rediscovered Tunisian crochet again. Years ago the only option was those long metal hooks, which always seemed to get in the way of progress. Recently, I was delighted to find the Denise2Gointerchangeable crochet set, with flexible cords and beautifully shapedhooks that just glide through your stitches. I have started carryingthis small, compact set in my purse so I am ready to crochet at amoment’s notice. Complete with six crochet hooks sizes H/8/5mm toM/13/9mm, 4 cords, 2 end buttons and one extender, the possibilitiesare endless. With so many options, you can use a short cord with anend button for traditional crochet or join cords together for widerTunisian work. The flexible cords are a huge advantage for Tunisiancrochet as the stitches compact on the cord, which means you can do long rows withoutneeding a long metal hook. The sets come in both bright and pastel colors—each hook its ownhue—making crochet time a joyful experience! To learn more, go to www.knitdenise.com. Cute Crocheted Animals Cute Crocheted Animals is an adorable book, “stuffed” with critter couples who have an impeccable taste for style and flair. You’ll find patterns for a mouse, fox, bear, bunny and cat to choose from. Since they are all such good friends and wear the same sizes, they are more than happy to let each other borrow their outfits, making the wardrobe possibilities endless! Filled with playful photography and easy-to-follow instructions using basic stitches, this book is easy enough for a beginner crocheter, but enjoyable for an advanced crocheter too. Reviewed by reader Debbie K. Cute Crocheted Animals by Emma Varnam, GMC Publications, 2016, 128 pages, $19.95Lizbeth TheadI love this thread! I have crocheted with thread for manyyears and this is my all-time favorite. The 100% Egyptiancotton is mercerized for a beautiful finish that crochetssmoothly and evenly. And the colors—the jewel tones andeven the pastels have such a rich depth that you’ll have ahard time choosing your favorite!Reviewed by reader Vicki B.Lizbeth Threads are available in 102 solid and 87 multicolored options in size 10, 20, 40 and 80, and in 46 solidand 45 multicolored options in size 3. www.hhtatting.comDo you have a favorite crochet tool, book or yarn? Email me at [email protected]. 49AUGUST 2017 CROCHET-WORLD.COM Crochet World
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