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2
Graphic Granny
6
Blue Skies
10
Blushing Grannies
14
Rose Garden
18
Classic Cabled Sampler
25
Patchwork
28
How to Crochet
30
Standard Yarn Weight System
31
Abbreviations
32
Skill Levels & Gauge Explained
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Yarn Info
RED HEART® “Super Saver”: Art. E300
Solids: 100% Acrylic; 7 ounces (198 g); approximately 364 yards (333 m)
Prints & Multis: 100% Acrylic; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 244 yards (223 m)
Flecks: 96% Acrylic/4% Other Fibers; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 260 yards (238 m)
Machine wash and dry.
The projects in this book were created with RED HEART® yarns. For
best results, we recommend following the pattern exactly as written. All
instructions have been checked for accuracy; however, Coats & Clark is not
responsible for typographical errors, differences in individual interpretation or
other variances in work.
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1Graphic Granny
Crochet
Afghan
Vivid colors and a
strong graphic pattern
make this old-fashioned
granny throw totally
modern.
Designed by
Katherine Eng
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Graphic Granny Crochet Afghan Instructions
Skill Level:
Afghan approximately
41” x 61”/104 x 155cm
Materials:
Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins MC,
1 skein each A,B, C, D, E, F and G.
Project shown is stitched with
Red Heart® “Super Saver®” in
312 Black MC, 256 Carrot A, 320
Cornmeal B, 883 Spa Blue C, 332
Ranch Red D, 661 Frosty Green E,
776 Dark Orchid F and 374 Country
Rose G.
Crochet Hook:
Size I/9 (5.5mm).
Extras:
Yarn needle.
Gauge:
One granny hexagon measures
71⁄2”/19cm from point to point
using size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size
hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Abreviations used in this pattern:
ch: chain(s)
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet sp(s): space(s)
lp(s): loop(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
MC: main color yo: yarn over hook
sc: single crochet
*Repeat directions following * as many
times as indicated.
[ ] Repeat the directions inside brackets as
many times as indicated.
( ) Work directions inside parentheses into
stitch indicated.
Special Abbreviations
2CL: (2 dc cluster stitch) [Yo, insert hook into
sp and draw up a lp. Yo and draw through 2 lps
on hook] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on
hook.
3CL: (3 dc cluster stitch) [Yo, insert hook into sp
and draw up a lp. Yo and draw through 2 lps on
hook] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 lps on
hook.
S-Shell: (small shell) Work 5 dc in same sp.
L-Shell: (large shell) Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
same st or sp.
Basic Granny Hexagon
With first color, ch 4. Join ch with a sl st forming
a ring
Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc),
work 2CL in ring, ch 3, [work 3CL in ring, ch 3] 5
times, join round with a sl st in top of beginning
2CL—6 CL sts. Fasten off.
Round 2: With right side facing, join next
color with a sl st in same st as joining, ch 1, sc
in same sp, work S-Shell in next ch-3 sp, [sc in
top of next CL st, work S-Shell in next ch-3 sp]
5 times, join round with a sl st in first sc—6
S-Shells. Fasten off.
Round 3: With right side facing, join next color
with a sl st in center dc of any shell, ch 1, sc in
same dc, work L-Shell in next sc, [sc in center
dc of next shell, L-Shell in next sc] 5 times, join
round with a sl st in first sc—6 L-Shells. Fasten
off.
Round 4: With right side facing, join next color
with a sl st in ch-2 sp of any shell, ch 1, sc in
same sp, ch 1, work L-Shell in next sc, [ch 1, sc in
ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 1, L-Shell in next sc] 5
times, ch 1, join round with a sl st in first sc—6
L-Shells. Fasten off.
Continued
on next page
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Graphic Granny
Crochet Afghan
Instructions
Granny Hexagon 1 (make 14)
Round 1 Use A.
Round 2 Use B.
Round 3 Use C.
Round 4 Use D.
Round 5 Use MC.
Granny Hexagon 2 (make 16)
Round 1 Use E.
Round 2 Use F.
Round 3 Use B.
Round 4 Use A.
Round 5 Use MC.
Continued from
previous page
Round 5: With right side facing, join MC with
a sl st in ch-1 sp to the right of any sc, ch 1, sc in
same sp, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next
dc, sc in dc, ch 1, skip next dc, work (sc, ch 2, sc)
in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in
next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5
times, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next dc,
sc in dc, ch 1, skip next dc, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in
next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next
dc, ch 1, skip next dc, join round with a sl st in
first sc—6 corner ch-2 sps. Fasten off.
Making
the Motif
Granny Hexagon 3 (make 14)
Round 1 Use C.
Round 2 Use D.
Round 3 Use G.
Round 4 Use F.
Round 5 Use MC.
Granny Hexagon 4 (make 16)
Round 1 Use F.
Round 2 Use G.
Round 3 Use E.
Round 4 Use C.
Round 5 Use MC.
Round 3:
Working large
shells into sc
stitches of
previous row
Round 1:
Working 3CL
into ring
Round 4:
Working large
shells into sc
stitches of
previous row
Round 2:
Working small
shells into
ch-3 spaces of
previous row
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Round 5:
Working trim
around entire
motif
Graphic Granny
Crochet Afghan
Instructions
1
2
3
2
4
4
1
Edging
Round 1 (right side): With right side facing,
join MC with a sl st in bottom right corner ch-2
sp, ch 1, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, then
continue along right side edge as follows: **
*[ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1, work
(sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, [ch 1, sc in
next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1*, sc in corner ch-2
sp before seam, then sc in corner ch-2 sp after
seam**, repeat from ** to ** 7 times more,
then repeat from * to * once more to top right
corner ch-2 sp. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in top right
corner ch-2 sp, then continue across top edge as
follows: ** *[ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch
1, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, [ch
1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1*, sc in corner
ch-2 sp before seam, then sc in corner ch-2 sp
after seam, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, sc
in corner ch-2 sp before seam, then sc in corner
ch-2 sp after seam**, repeat from ** to ** twice
more, then repeat from * to * once more to top
2
4
1
4
4
1
3
4
3
4
3
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
4
3
1
4
2
2
2
4
3
4
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
4
3
4
1
4
2
2
1
3
1
3
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. Referring to
assembly diagram, whipstitch granny
hexagons together using 2 strands of
MC as follows: place two hexagons
together, wrong sides facing and edges
even. Whipstitch through first front loop
of hexagon at front and corresponding
back loop of hexagon at back. Continue
to whipstitch in each back loop and corresponding front loop across. Working in
this manner, continue to join hexagons
together as indicated.
2
3
2
3
2
1
Assembly Diagram
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
left corner ch-2 sp. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in top left
corner ch-2 sp, then continue along left side
edge as for right side edge to bottom left corner
ch-2 sp. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in bottom left corner
ch-2 sp, then continue along bottom edge as
for top edge to bottom right corner ch-2 sp, join
round with a sl st in first st.
Round 2: Sl st in first corner ch-2 sp, ch 1,
work (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, continue to work
as follows: *work (sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-1 sp
and ch-2 sp, to the ch-1 sp to the right of seam,
sc in this ch-1 sp, then sc in ch-1 sp to the left
of seam; repeat from * around, join round with
a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in remaining
loose ends.
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21Blue Skies
Crochet
Bedspread
Grannies set on point create
a diamond effect in this
colorful ’ghan. Shades of blue
accented with pops of yellow
bring to mind the sunny
skies of spring.
Designed by
Joyce Nordstrom
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Blue Skies Crochet Bedspread Instructions
Skill Level:
Bedspread approximately
53"/134.6cm wide x 67"/170cm
long.
Materials:
Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins each
A,B, C, and D.
Project shown is stitched with Red
Heart® “Super Saver®” in 320
Cornmeal A, 885 Delft Blue B, 381
Light Blue C and 387 Soft Navy D.
Crochet Hook:
Size I/9 (5.5mm).
Extras:
Yarn needle.
Gauge:
Rounds 1– 4 of Square = 6"/15cm
diameter; 1 Square (including joining border) = 81⁄2 x 81⁄2"/ 21.6cm
x 21.6cm using size I/9 (5.5mm)
crochet hook.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size
hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch: chain sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet sk: skip
dtr: double treble crochet sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet st(s): stitch(es)
rev sc: reverse single tr: treble crochet
crochet
* Repeat directions following * as many
times as indicated.
( ) Work directions in parentheses into
stitch indicated.
[ ] Work directions in brackets number of
times indicated.
Special Abbreviations
slanted-group Ch 3, 3 dc around post of dc just
made.
How to make a gauge swatch
Ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rounds 1–4 Work Rounds 1–4 of Square.
Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx
6"/15cm diameter. Adjust hook size if necessary
to obtain correct gauge.
SQUARE 1 (make 20)
Work squares in the following color sequence:
Work Rounds 1 and 2 with A, Rounds 3 and 4
with B, and Rounds 5–7 with C.
With first color, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to
form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 16 sc in ring; join with sl
st in first sc—16 sc.
Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as hdc, ch 3), *sk next
st, hdc in next st, ch 3; repeat from * around;
join with sl st in 2nd ch of beginning ch—8 hdc
and 8 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off first color.
Round 3: Join 2nd color with sl st in any ch-3
space, ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in same space,
*sk next st, 4 dc in next ch-3 space; repeat from
* around; join with sl st in top of beginning
ch—32 dc.
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, work
slanted-group around dc just made and
beginning ch (hold dc and beginning ch together
and work around both at the same time), sk next
dc, [dc in next dc, work slanted-group around dc
just made, sk next dc] 15 times; join with sl st in
top of beginning ch—16 slanted-groups. Fasten
off 2nd color.
Round 5: Join third color in top of ch-3 of any
slanted-group, ch 8 (counts as tr, ch 4), sc in
top of next ch-3, [ch 4, sc in top of next ch-3] 2
times, (ch 4, (tr, ch 4, tr) in top of next ch-3
Continued
on next page
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Blue Skies
Crochet Bedspread
Instructions
Continued from
previous page
(corner made), [ch 4, sc in top of next ch-3) 3
times] 3 times, ch 4, tr in base of beginning ch;
join with ch 2, hdc in 4th ch of beginning ch
(counts as ch-4 space)—8 tr, 12 sc, and 20 ch-4
spaces.
Round 6: Ch 2, turn, 3 hdc in space just made
(formed by ch-2, hdc join of previous round), [4
hdc in next 4 ch-4 spaces, (4 hdc, ch 3, 4 hdc) in
next ch-4 space (corner)] 3 times, 4 hdc in next 4
ch-4 spaces, 4 hdc in beginning space; join with
ch 2, hdc in top of beginning ch—4 ch-4 space,
and 24 hdc on each side.
Round 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in space just made
(formed by ch-2, hdc join of previous round), [hdc
in next 24 hdc, (2 hdc, ch 3, 2 hdc) in next ch-3
space (corner)] 3 times, hdc in next 24 hdc, 2 hdc
in beginning space, ch 3; join with sl st in top
of beginning ch—4 ch-3 spaces, and 28 hdc on
each side. Fasten of 3rd color.
Square 2 (make 12)
Work as for Square 1 in the following color
sequence: Work Rounds 1 and 2 with C, Rounds
3 and 4 with B, and Rounds 5–7 with A.
Half Square (make 14)
With D, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form
a ring.
Row 1: (right side) Ch 1, work 9 sc in ring.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as hdc, ch 3), turn, sk next
sc, hdc in next sc, [ch 3, sk next sc, hdc in next
sc] 3 times—5 hdc and 4 ch-3 spaces. Fasten
off D.
With right side facing, join B in top of first hdc.
Row 3: (right side) Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in
next ch-3 space, [sk next hdc, 4 dc in next ch-3
space] 3 times, dc in 2nd ch of turning ch—17 dc.
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Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in same
st, work slanted-group around dc just made, [sk
next st, dc in next st, work slanted-group around
dc just made] 8 times—9 slanted-groups. Fasten
off B.
With right side facing join C in top of first ch-3.
Row 5: (right side) Ch 8 (counts as dtr, ch 3), tr
in same st (corner), [ch 4, sc in top of next ch-3]
3 times, ch 4, (tr, ch 3, tr) in next ch-3 (corner),
[ch 4, sc in top of next ch-3] 3 times, ch 4, (tr, ch
3, dtr) in last ch-3 (for corner)—3 corners, 6 sc,
8 ch-4 spaces.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first ch-3 space, ch
2 (counts as hdc), 3 hdc in same ch-3 space, 4
hdc in next 4 ch-4 spaces, (4 hdc, ch 3, 4 hdc)
in next ch-3 space (corner), 4 hdc in next 4 ch-4
spaces, 3 hdc in next ch-3 space (corner), hdc in
5th ch of turning ch—1 ch-3 space, 24 hdc on
each side.
Row 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc to ch-3
space, (4 hdc, ch 3, 4 hdc) in ch-3 space (corner),
hdc in each hdc to end—1 ch-3 space and 28
hdc on each side.
Finishing
Join squares
A ch-3 border is worked around the first square.
As the border is worked around the next square,
the ch-3’s are joined along one or more edges.
Refer to the assembly diagram to determine
which squares and edges to join. Join the full
squares first then join the half squares.
First square
With right side facing, join A with sc in any
corner ch-3 space.
Round 1 Ch 3, sc in same ch-3 space, ch 3, sk
next 3 sts, sc in next st, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc
in next st] 7 times, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, *(sc, ch
3, sc) in corner ch-3 space, ch 3, sk next 3 sts,
sc in next st, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st] 7
times, ch 3, sk next 3 sts; repeat from * around;
join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Next squares
With right side facing, join A with sc in any
corner ch-3 space. Work border, as for first
square, around non-joining edges. Join edge(s)
Blue Skies
Crochet Bedspread
Instructions
Border
With right side facing, join A in first corner ch-3
space of corner square,
Round 1: *Working across edge of corner
square, [ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next ch-3 space]
9 times; ch 3, sc in join between square and half
square; working along edges of half squares,
work (ch 3, sc in end of row) evenly spaced
across to next corner square, ch 3, sc in ch-3
space of corner square; repeat from * 3 more
times, omit last sc of last repetition; join with sl
st in first sc.
Round 2: Sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in
same space, ch 3, sk next sc, *sc in next ch-3
to neighbor squares according to assembly
space, ch 3, sk next sc; repeat from * around;
diagram. To join an edge, begin with sc in ch-3
join with sl st in first sc.
space, and work as follows.
Round 3:&Working
in opposite direction from
FLORIDA SUNSHINE
SEA AFGHAN
Joining Edge
usual, ch 1, rev sc in first ch-3 space, *ch 3, sk
Ch 1, sc in corresponding corner
ch-3 space 2
DIAGRAM
next sc, rev sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from *
of previous square(s), ch 1, sc CONSTRUCTION
in same corner
DIAGRAM
around,
ch 3; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
ch-3 space of current square; ch 1, sc in next
Round 4: Join D with sc in any ch-3 space;
ch-3 space of previous square, ch 1, sk next 3
working in opposite direction from usual, *ch 3,
sts of current square, *sc in next st of current
sk next sc, rev sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from
square, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 space of previous
* around, ch 3; join with sl st in
square(s), ch 1, sk next 2 sts of current square;
first sc. Fasten off.
repeat from * across to next corner ch-3 space
Weave in all ends.
of current square, sc in corner ch-3 space of
current square.
Join all squares according to assembly diagram.
Assembly Diagram
Join Half Square
HALF
HALF
HALF
Position half block as shown in assembly
SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE
diagram. With right side facing, join A with sc in
1
1
1
1
side corner space of half square.
SQUARE
SQUARE
SQUARE
HALF
HALF
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in corresponding corner
2
2
2
space of previous square, ch 1, sc in same
SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE
corner space of current half square, *ch 1, sc in
1
1
1
1
next ch-3 space of previous square, ch 1,
SQUARE SQUARE HALF
HALF SQUARE
2
2
2
sk next 3 sts of current half square, sc in next
st of current half square, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3
SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE
1
1
1
1
space of previous square, ch 1, sk next 2 sts of
SQUARE SQUARE HALF
current half square, sc in next st of current half
HALF SQUARE
2
2
2
square] 7 times, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 space of
SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE
previous square, ch 1, sk next 3 sts of current
1
1
1
1
half square, sc in corner ch-3 space of current
SQUARE SQUARE HALF
HALF SQUARE
half square, ch 1, sc in corresponding corner
2
2
2
space of previous square(s), ch 1, sc in same
SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE SQUARE
1
1
1
1
corner space of current half square; repeat from
HALF
HALF
HALF
* one more time. Fasten off. Leave long edge of
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
half square unworked.
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31Blushing Grannies
Crochet
Throw
We’re turning
shades of red over
this darling granny
square throw.
Old-fashioned
charm and easy
construction
make it a pure
pleasure to stitch!.
Designed by
Michele Wilcox
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Blushing Grannies Crochet Throw Instructions
Skill Level:
Throw approximately
36"/ 91.5cm x 50"/127cm.
Materials:
Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins C,
1 skein each A and B.
Project shown is stitched with Red
Heart® “Super Saver®” in 332
Ranch Red A, 376 Burgundy B, and
378 Claret C.
Crochet Hook:
Size I/9 (5.5mm).
Extras:
Yarn needle.
Gauge:
Rounds 1-3 of square = 3½" x
3½"/9cm x 9cm
Full square = 6¾" x 6¾"/17cm x
17cm.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size
hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
lp(s): loop(s)
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
* Repeat directions following * as many
times as indicated.
( ) Work directions inside parentheses into
stitch or space indicated.
How to make a gauge swatch
With A, ch 5. Join with sl st in first ch to form
a ring.
Work Rounds 1-3 of square. Swatch should
measure 31⁄2" x 31⁄2"/9cm x 9cm. Adjust hook
size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Square (make 35)
With A, ch 5. Join with sl st in first ch to form
a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc in
ring; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3
– 16 dc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining; *ch
4, sk next dc**; sc in next dc; repeat from *
around, ending final repeat at **; join with sl st
in first sc – 8 sc and 8 ch-4 sps.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining; *2 sc
in next ch-4 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sc, 2 sc
in next ch-4 sp**; sc in next sc; repeat from *
around, ending final repeat at **; join with sl st
in first sc – 20 sc, 16 dc and 4 corner ch-2 sps.
Fasten off A.
Round 4: Join B with sl st in any corner ch-2
sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same
ch-2 sp as joining; *dc in next 9 sts**; (2 dc, ch
2, 2 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp; repeat from *
around, ending final repeat at **; join with sl st
in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 – 52 dc and 4 corner
ch-2 sps.
Round 5: *Ch 2, sk next dc, (sl st, ch 2, sl st) in
next corner ch-2 sp**; (ch 2, sk next dc, sl st in
next dc) 6 times; repeat from * around, ending
final repeat at **; (ch 2, sk next dc, sl st in next
dc) 5 times; ch 2, sk next dc; join with sl st in
joining sl st – 32 sl sts and 32 ch-2 sps. Fasten
off B.
Round 6: Join C with sl st in any corner ch-2
sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same
ch-2 sp as joining; *2 dc in each of next 7 ch-2
Continued
on page 13
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Blushing Grannies
Crochet Throw
Tip: If red isn't your cup
of tea, try using three shades
of any color for this throw.
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Blushing Grannies
Crochet Throw
Instructions
Continued from
page 11
Round 1:
Completed
Round 2:
Completed
sps**; (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp;
repeat from * around, ending final repeat at **; join with
sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 – 72 dc and 4 corner
ch-2 sps.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining, sc in next dc;
*(sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp**; sc in next 18 dc;
repeat from * around, ending final repeat at **; sc in last
16 dc; join with sl st in first sc – 80 sc and 4 corner ch-2
sps. Fasten off C, leaving a long end for sewing.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends, except long end. Sew squares
together through both lps of last round into 5 rows of 7
squares each. Sew rows together.
Edging
Round 1: Join C with sc in any sc on edge of afghan,
sc in next sc and in each sc around all 4 edges of
afghan, working 2 sc in each ch-2 sp at corners of joined
squares and 3 sc in each of 4 corner ch-2 sps of afghan;
join with sl st in first sc – 532 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining; *ch 3, sk next
sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with sl st in
first sc – 266 sc and 266 ch-3 sps.
Round 3: *Work 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, sl st in next sc;
repeat from * around, ending final repeat with sl st in
joining sl st – 532 sc and 266 sl sts. Fasten off. Weave
in ends.
Stitching the Grannies
Follow along with the photos on the right as you
crochet each round to be sure you're on track.
Round 3:
Completed
Round 4:
Completed
Round 5:
Completed
Round 6:
Completed
Round 7:
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41Rose Garden
Crochet
Afghan
Filet stitches create a
romantic rose motif
in this lightweight
but cozy throw.
Designed by
Katherine Eng
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Rose Garden Crochet Afghan Instructions
Special Abbreviations
open mesh: Ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next dc.
closed mesh: Dc in next 3 sts.
shell: Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in specified st or sp.
Skill Level:
How to make a gauge swatch
Ch 17.
Throw approximately
42"/106.5cm x 63"/160cm.
Materials:
Medium weight yarn: 5 skeins.
Project shown is stitched with Red
Heart® “Super Saver®” in 313
Aran.
Crochet Hook:
Size I/9 (5.5mm).
Extras:
Yarn needle.
Gauge:
15 dc + 7 rows = 4"/10cm.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size
hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
rem: remain(ing)
sc: single crochet
sk: skip(ped)
sl st: slip stitch
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
* Repeat directions following * as many
times as indicated.
( ) Work directions inside parentheses
into stitch indicated.
[ ] Repeat directions inside brackets as
many times as indicated.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (sk chs count
as dc), dc in each rem ch across – 15 dc. Ch 3
(counts as dc on next row now and throughout),
turn.
Rows 2–7: Dc in next dc and in each dc across.
Ch 3, turn. Swatch should measure approx
4"/10cm square. Adjust hook size if necessary to
obtain correct gauge.
Afghan
Ch 144 loosely.
Row 1 (right side): Working in back bar of
chs, dc in 4th ch from hook (sk chs count as dc),
dc in each rem ch across – 142 dc (47 closed
mesh). Ch 3 (counts as dc on next row now and
throughout), turn.
Row 2: Dc in next 3 dc (closed mesh made);
*[ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next dc] 19 times
(19 open mesh made), dc in next 3 dc (closed
mesh made)*; [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next
dc] 5 times (5 open mesh made), dc in next 3 dc
(closed mesh made); repeat from * to * once –
43 open mesh and 4 closed mesh. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 3–27: Work open and closed mesh
following chart. Odd numbered rows are read
from right to left and even numbered rows are
read from left to right on chart. At end of each
row, ch 3, turn.
Continued
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Rose Garden
Crochet Afghan
Instructions
Continued from
previous page
Rows 28–103: Repeat Rows 2–27 two times
more, then repeat Rows 2–25 once more. At end
of last row, ch 1, turn.
Row 104: Sc in each dc across – 142 sc.
Fasten off.
Bottom Row: With wrong side facing, join
with sc in free lps of 3rd sk ch at beginning
of Row 1, sc in free lps of each foundation ch
across – 142 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Edging
Round 1 (right side): Working across
bottom, sc in first sc; *ch 2, sk next 2 sc, sc
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in next sc; *repeat from * to * across, ending
with ch 2, sk next 2 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last sc
(corner ch-2 sp made); working across side,
ch 1, sc in top of first dc on side; **ch 1, sc in
top of next dc on side**; repeat from ** to **
across, ending with ch 1, sk top of last dc, (sc,
ch 2, sc) in first sc on top row (corner ch-2 sp
made); repeat from * across top and other side,
beginning other side with ch 1, sk top of first
dc, sc in top of next dc on side and ending other
side with ch 1, sc in same sc as first sc worked,
ch 2 (corner ch-2 sp made) – 47 ch-2 sps on top
and bottom, 103 ch-1 sps on each side and 4
corner ch-2 sps. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rose Garden
Crochet Afghan
Instructions
ROSE FILET AFGHAN
Round 2: (Sl st, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp;
DIAGRAM
1 ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp;
*shell in next
repeat from * across bottom; (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
in corner ch-2 sp (corner shell made); working
across side, sc in next ch-1 sp; **sk next sc,
shell in next sc, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1
sp; repeat from ** across side; (3 dc, ch 2, 3
dc) in corner ch-2 sp (corner shell made)***;
working across top, sc in next ch-2 sp; repeat
from * across top and other side, ending at
*** – 23 shells on top and bottom, 34 shells on
each side and 4 corner shells. Join with sl st
in first sc.
Round 3: *Ch 3, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in ch-2 sp of
next shell, ch 3, sl st in next sc; repeat from *
around, working [ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sl st in next
dc, ch 2, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st
in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sl st in next sc] in
each corner shell. Join with sl st in joining sl st.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block lightly.
Tip: This
timeless throw makes
a lovely wedding or
housewarming gift.
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7
5
3
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24
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20
18
16
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12
10
8
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4
2
Repeat
Assembly Diagram
REPEAT
CHART
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51 Classic Cabled
Crochet
Sampler
Designed by
Joyce Nordstrom
18 Home with Super Saver®
Try out several stitch
patterns and showcase your
cable skills in this showstopping sampler afghan.
Instructions
on next page
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Classic Cabled Crochet Sampler Instructions
Skill Level:
Throw approximately
46"/116.5cm wide x 57"/144.5cm
long.
Materials:
Medium weight yarn: 8 skeins.
Special Abbreviations
FPdc (Front Post double crochet): Yo,
insert hook from front to back to front around
post of indicated stitch; yo and draw up loop, [yo
and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Skip
stitch behind FPdc.
FPtr (Front Post treble crochet): Yo twice,
insert hook from front to back to front around
post of indicated st; yo and draw up loop, [yo
and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times. Skip
stitch behind FPtr.
Note
Always remember to sk the st behind all FPdc
and FPtr stitches.
Project shown is stitched with Red
Heart® “Super Saver®” in 330
Linen.
Crochet Hook:
Size I/9 (5.5mm).
Extras:
Yarn needle.
Gauge:
1 Block = 11"/28cm square using
size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size
hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
sk(ed): skip(ped)
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
rev sc: reverse single crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over
* Repeat directions following * as many
times as indicated.
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Block 1: 3-Post Cables (make 4)
Ch 33.
Row 1 (right side): Hdc in 3rd ch from hook
and each ch across - 31 hdc.
Row 2 and all even (wrong side) rows:
Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
next hdc 2 rows below; *hdc in next 3 hdc, FPdc
around next 3 hdc 2 rows below; repeat from * 3
more times, hdc in next 3 hdc; FPdc around next
hdc 2 rows below, hdc in last hdc - 31 sts.
Row 5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
FPdc 2 rows below; *hdc in next 3 hdc, sk first
FPdc 2 rows below, FPdc around next 2 FPdc 2
rows below; working in front of previous 2 FPdc,
FPdc around sked FPdc 2 rows below; repeat
from * 3 more times, hdc in next 3 hdc; FPdc
around next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in last hdc.
Classic Cabled
Crochet Sampler
Instructions
Row 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
FPdc 2 rows below; *hdc in next 3 hdc, FPdc
around next 3 FPdc 2 rows below; repeat from
* 4 more times, hdc in next 3 hdc; FPdc around
next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in last hdc.
Repeat Rows 4-7 until piece measures approx
101⁄2"/26.5cm from beginning.
Edging (wrong side): Ch 2, turn, [hdc, ch 2,
hdc] in first st, hdc in next 29 sts, [hdc, ch 2, hdc]
in last st; pivot work to work in ends of rows
along side, work 29 hdc in ends of rows evenly
spaced along side; pivot work to work along
opposite side of beginning ch, [hdc, ch 2, hdc]
in first ch, hdc in next 29 ch, [hdc, ch 2, hdc] in
last ch; pivot work to work in ends of rows along
side, work 29 hdc in ends of rows evenly spaced
along side; join with sl st in top of first hdc.
Fasten off.
Row 1 (right side): Hdc in 3rd ch from hook
and each ch across - 31 hdc.
Row 2 (wrong side) and all even rows:
Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
next hdc 2 rows below; *sk 2 hdc, FPtr around
next hdc 2 rows below; working behind previous
FPtr, hdc in 2nd sked hdc; working in front of
previous FPtr, FPtr around first sked hdc 2 rows
below, hdc in next hdc; repeat from * 5 more
times; sk 2 hdc, FPtr around next hdc 2 rows
below; working behind previous FPtr, hdc in 2nd
sked hdc; working in front of previous FPtr, FPtr
around first sked hdc 2 rows below; FPdc around
next hdc 2 rows below, hdc in last hdc - 31 sts.
Tip: Always
remember to skip the
stitch behind all FPdc
and FPtr stitches.
Row 5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 2 hdc, *sk 2 hdc,
FPtr around next FPtr 2 rows below; working
behind previous FPtr, hdc in 2nd sked hdc;
working in front of previous FPtr, FPtr around
sked FPtr 2 rows below, hdc in next hdc; repeat
from * 5 more times; hdc in next hdc; FPdc
around next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in last hdc.
Row 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
FPdc 2 rows below; sk 2 sts, FPtr around next
FPtr 2 rows below; working behind previous FPtr,
hdc in 2nd sked hdc; working in front of previous
Continued
on next page
Block 2: Lattice Cables (make 4)
Ch 33.
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Classic Cabled
Crochet Sampler
Instructions
Continued from
previous page
FPtr, FPtr around first sked hdc 2 rows below,
hdc in next hdc, *sk 2 sts, FPtr around next FPtr
2 rows below; working behind previous FPtr, hdc
in 2nd sked hdc; working in front of previous
FPtr, FPtr around sked FPtr 2 rows below, hdc in
next hdc; repeat from * 4 more times; sk 2 sts,
FPtr around next hdc 2 rows below; working
behind previous FPtr, hdc in 2nd sked hdc;
working in front of previous FPtr, FPtr around
sked FPtr 2 rows below; FPdc around next FPdc 2
rows below, hdc in last hdc.
Repeat Rows: 4-7 until piece measures approx
10 1/2"/26.5cm from beginning.
Edging (wrong side): Work as for Block #1
edging.
Row 2 (wrong side) and all even rows:
Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
next hdc 2 rows below; hdc in next hdc, *hdc
in next 3 hdc, FPdc around next 2 hdc 2 rows
below, hdc in next 4 hdc, FPdc around next 2 hdc
2 rows below; repeat from * once more; hdc in
next 4 hdc; FPdc around next hdc 2 rows below,
hdc in last hdc - 31 sts.
Row 5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
FPdc 2 rows below; *hdc in next 5 hdc, FPdc
around next 2 FPdc 2 rows below (slanted FPdc),
hdc in next 2 hdc, FPdc around next 2 FPdc 2
rows below (slanted FPdc); repeat from * once
more, hdc in next 5 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2
rows below, hdc in last hdc.
Row 7 Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 5 hdc, *hdc in
next hdc, sk 2 FPdc 2 rows below, sk 2 hdc 2
rows below, FPtr around next 2 FPdc 2 rows
below; working in front of previous 2 FPtr, FPtr
around 2 sked FPdc 2 rows below (cable made),
hdc in next 6 hdc, repeat from * once more; FPdc
around next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in last hdc.
Repeat Rows: 2-7 three more times, then
work Row 2 once.
Last Row Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc
around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in each st across
to last 2 sts; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows
below, hdc in last hdc.
Edging (wrong side) Work as for Block #1
edging.
Tip: Block 3: Stored Canoes (make 4)
Ch 33.
Row 1 (right side): Hdc in 3rd ch from hook
and each ch across - 31 hdc.
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You can
make a bigger afghan,
just add more blocks.
25 blocks will make a
60"/152.5cm blanket.
Classic Cabled
Crochet Sampler
Instructions
hdc; repeat from * one more time.
Row 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, *FPdc
around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 2 hdc,
FPtr around next 2 FPtr 2 rows below (slanted
FPtr), hdc in next 4 hdc, FPtr around next 2 FPtr
2 rows below (slanted FPtr), hdc in next 2 hdc;
FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in next
hdc; repeat from * one more time.
Row 9: Repeat Row 5.
Row 11: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, *FPdc
around FPdc 2 rows below. hdc in next 4 hdc,
sk 2 FPtr 2 rows below, FPtr around next 2 FPtr
2 rows below; working in front of previous FPtr,
FPtr around 2 sked FPtr 2 rows below, hdc in
next 4 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below,
hdc in next hdc; repeat from * one more time.
Repeat Rows: 4-11 two more times.
Last Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, *FPdc
around FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 11 hdc,
FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below], hdc in next
hdc; repeat from * one more time.
Edging (wrong side) Work as for Block #1
edging.
BLOCK 4: Tuscan Cables (make 4)
Ch 33.
Row 1 (right side): Hdc in 3rd ch from hook
and each ch across - 31 hdc.
Row 2 (wrong side): and all even rows Ch 2,
turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, *FPdc
around next hdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 4
hdc, sk 2 hdc, FPtr around next 2 hdc 2 rows
below; working in front of previous 2 FPtr, FPtr
around 2 sked hdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 4
hdc; FPdc around next hdc 2 rows below, hdc in
next hdc; repeat from * one more time.
Row 5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, *FPdc
around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 3 hdc,
FPtr around next 2 FPtr 2 rows below (slanted
FPtr), hdc in next 2 hdc, FPtr around next 2 FPtr
2 rows below (slanted FPtr), hdc in next 3 hdc;
FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in next
BLOCK 5: Baby Cables (make 4)
Ch 34.
Continued
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Classic Cabled
Crochet Sampler
Instructions
Continued from
previous page
Row 1: (right side) Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and
each ch across - 32 hdc.
Row 2 (wrong side) and all even rows:
Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
next hdc 2 rows below; hdc in next hdc, *sk
1 hdc, FPdc around next hdc 2 rows below;
working in front of previous FPdc, FPdc around
sked hdc 2 rows below (baby cable made), hdc
in next hdc; repeat from * 8 more times; FPdc
around next hdc 2 rows below, hdc in last hdc 9 baby cables.
Row 5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc around
next FPdc; hdc in next hdc, *sk 1 FPdc 2 rows
below, FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below;
working in front of previous FPdc, FPdc around
sked FPdc 2 rows below (baby cable made),
hdc in next hdc, FPdc around next 2 FPdc 2
rows below (open cable made), hdc in next hdc;
repeat from * 3 more times; sk 1 FPdc 2 rows
below, FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below;
working in front of previous FPdc, FPdc around
sked FPdc 2 rows below (baby cable made); FPdc
around next FPdc, hdc in last hdc - 5 baby cables
and 4 open cables.
Repeat Rows: 2-5 until piece measures approx
10 1/2"/26.5cm; end with Row 3. Repeat Row 2
once more.
Last Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, FPdc
around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in each st across
to last 2 sts; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows
below, hdc in last hdc.
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Edging (wrong side): Work as for Block #1
edging.
Finishing
Arrange blocks as shown in diagram. With
wrong sides facing, sl st through adjoining back
loops of each hdc of block edging.
Border
With right side facing, join yarn in any stitch on
edge.
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in same st and
each hdc and ch-sp around, working [sc, ch 2, sc]
in each corner ch-2 sp; join with sl st in first sc.
Row 2 (wrong side): Ch 2, turn, hdc in front
loop only of each st around, working [hdc, ch 2,
hdc] in each corner ch-2 sp; join with sl st in top
of first hdc.
Row 3 (right side): Repeat Row 1.
Row 4 (right side): Do not turn, working from
left to right, rev sc in first sc, *ch 2, sk 1 sc, rev
sc in next sc; repeat from * around. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
Assembly Diagram
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6 Patchwork
Crochet
Throw
Super-easy stitches
add up to stunning
results with this
charming afghan.
Stitch the squares one
at a time, then sew
them together later.
Designed by
Marianne Forrestal
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Patchwork Crochet Throw Instructions
Skill Level:
Throw approximately
54"/137cm wide x 68"/172.5cm
long.
Materials:
Medium weight yarn: 3 skeins each
of A, B, C and D.
Project shown is stitched with Red
Heart® “Super Saver®” in 776
Dark Orchid A, 332 Red Ranch B,
376 Burgundy C and 631 Light
Sage D.
Special Abbreviations
X-st (cross stitch): Skip next 2 sts, dc in next
st, ch 1; working in front of the last dc made,
dc in first skipped st, leaving other skipped st
unworked.
How to make a gauge swatch
Ch 13, work Rows 1 through 6 of Square
instructions (below). Resulting gauge swatch
should measure approx 4" x 4"/10cm x 10cm.
Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct
gauge.
Afghan Square (make 5 of each color 20 total)
Ch 35.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped
chains count as first dc), dc in next ch and each
ch across – 33 dc.
Crochet Hook:
Size K/10½ (6.5mm).
Rows 2–18: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and
throughout), turn, dc in each st across.
Extras:
Yarn needle.
Round 19: Ch 1, do not turn; pivot to work
along side, work 31 sc evenly spaced along side;
pivot to work in free loops along opposite side
of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch, sc in next 31
ch, 3 sc in next ch; pivot to work along other
side, work 31 sc evenly spaced along side; pivot
to work along sts of Row 18, 3 sc in first st, sc
in next 31 sts, 3 sc in last st; join with sl st in
first sc.
Fasten off.
Gauge:
11 dc and 6 rows = 4"/10cm using
size K/10½ (6.5mm) crochet hook.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size
hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
[ ] Work directions in brackets number of
times indicated.
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Finishing Assembly
Arrange squares into 5 rows of 4 squares each,
mixing the colors randomly and alternating
squares so that one square has the rows running
horizontally and the next square has the rows
running vertically, as shown in the assembly
diagram. Whipstitch squares together with
matching color yarn.
Patchwork
Crochet Throw
Instructions
Decorative Stitching
With contrasting color
yarn and working into
the spaces between
stitches on either side of
a seam, work a row of
cross-stitches over each
whipstitched seam.
Border
With right side facing,
join A with sl st in top
corner st.
Row 1: Working across
top edge of Afghan, ch
1, work 3 sc in same
st as join, *work 34 sc
evenly spaced along
edge of each of next 4
squares, work 3 sc in
corner sc; pivot to work
along side of Afghan,
work 34 sc evenly spaced along edge of next
square, [work 35 sc evenly spaced along edge
of next square, work 34 sc evenly spaced
along edge of next square] twice*, work 3 sc
in corner sc; pivot to work along lower edge of
Afghan; repeat between * and *; join with sl st
in first sc – 628 sc.
Assembly Diagram
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
work 58 X-sts along side, work 3 dc in next
st (corner); pivot to work along lower edge of
Afghan, work 46 X-sts along lower edge, work
3 dc in next st (corner); pivot to work along
other side of Afghan, work 58 X-sts along side;
join with sl st in top of beginning ch-3.
Weave in all ends.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as join, work
46 X-sts along top edge, work 3 dc in next st
(corner); pivot to work along side of Afghan,
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Chain (ch)
Make a slip knot (see how to knit) and place on the hook.
Wrap yarn around hook (yarn over—yo) and pull through
loop (lp) on hook. Repeat to form as many chains as
required. Do not count the original slip knot.
Slip stitch (sl st)
Insert hook into specified
stitch, yarn over and pull
through in one movement.
Single crochet (sc)
Insert hook into specified
st, yarn over and draw
through the stitch, yarn
over and pull through both
loops on hook.
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Half double crochet
(hdc)
Yarn over and insert hook
into specified stitch, yarn
over and draw up a loop,
yarn over and pull through
all 3 loops on hook.
Double crochet (dc)
Yarn over and insert hook
into specified stitch, yarn
over and draw up a loop,
yarn over and pull through
the first 2 loops on hook,
yarn over and pull through
the remaining 2 loops on
hook.
Single crochet 2
together (sc2tog)
Insert hook into each of next
2 stitches, yarn over and pull
through all 3 loops on hook
(1 stitch decreased).
Treble crochet (tr)
Yarn over twice and insert
hook into specified stitch, yarn
over and draw up a loop, yarn
over and pull through the first
2 loops on hook, yarn over and
pull through the next 2 loops
on hook, yarn over and pull
through the remaining 2 loops
on hook.
Double crochet 2
together (dc2tog)
[Yarn over, insert hook into
the next stitch and draw up
a loop, yarn over and pull
through first 2 loops on hook]
twice, yarn over and pull
through all 3 loops on hook (1
stitch decreased)
Reverse single crochet
(reverse sc)
Insert hook into next stitch to
the right and pull up a loop,
yarn over and pull through
both loops on hook.
Front loop (front lp);
back loop (back lp)
Unless otherwise instructed, work under
both loops of the top of the stitch.
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Yarn
Weight
System
Categories of yarn, gauge ranges and recommended
needle and hook sizes
* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges
and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories.
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Reference
abbreviations
bet.............................................. between
rev sc....................reverse single crochet
A, B, C, etc..................Color A, B, C, etc.
sc.........................................single crochet
ch(s)............................................. chain(s)
sk........................................................ skip
dec......................................decrease(ing)
sl..........................................................slip
dc.......................................double crochet
sl st............................................slip stitch
dtr..........................double treble crochet
sp(s)............................................ space(s)
hdc............................ half double crochet
st(s)............................................stitch(es)
inc.........................................increase(ing)
tog...............................................together
lp(s)................................................loop(s)
tr......................................... treble crochet
pat.................................................pattern
yo................................................yarn over
rem......................................... remain(ing)
* = repeat directions folowing * as many times as indicated
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times indicated
( ) = work directions inside parentheses into stitch indicated
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Skill Levels
Perfect for new knitters and crocheters, these projects use basic
stitches and minimal shaping.
These projects use basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple
color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. It’s easy!
These projects use a variety of techniques, such as basic lace
patterns or mid-level shaping. Great for learning new skills.
For more experienced stitchers, these projects feature intricate
stitch patterns, more advanced techniques, or detailed shaping. Do
you like a challenge?
Gauge
Gauge is the number of stitches (and spaces) per inch and the number of rows (or rounds)
per inch. Your gauge and the gauge listed at the beginning of the pattern should be the
same so that your project will finish to the correct size and so you will not run out of yarn.
Before starting your pattern, check your gauge! Using the same yarn, hook and pattern
stitch specified in the instructions, make a swatch that is approximately 6” square.
Using pins, mark off a section of stitches in the center of the swatch that measures 4”
square. Count the number of stitches and rows in this 4” section. If they match the gauge,
you can start right in on your pattern.
If you have too few stitches, you are working too loosely—change to a smaller hook or
needle size and make another swatch. If you have too many stitches, you are working too
tightly—change to a larger hook or needle size and make another swatch.
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