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QUICK-STITCH SENSATIONS18FLOWER-OF-THE-MONTH PINS This issues floral pins celebrate spring with two of its most popular flowerspansies and daisies. Make these beauties in a lovely array of colors to dress up a variety of fashions and accessories. EASY AS 1-2-320 BABY ANIMAL TRIMS Wrap up a special baby gift and then decorate the package with these adorable little bunny, duck, bear and frog package trims. They also double as handy pacifier holders! RETRO REVISITED22THREE-WAY SCARF Wear this versatile, gypsy-style scarf around the neck, shoulders or head for three great contemporary looks. It makes an especially wonderful fashion accessory for patients undergoing chemotherapy. ONE SKEIN WONDERS24 VEGAS NECKLACE Its a sure bet that this one-of-a-kind necklace will add some high-rolling fun to your casual wardrobe and grab attention wherever you wear it. 12 182022 24CONTENTSPOSTMASTER: Send change of address to: Crochet!, 23 Old Pecan Road, Big Sandy, TX 75755.CROCHET! (ISSN 1539-011X) (USPS 001-854) is published every other month by DRG, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711 (260) 589-4000, fax (260) 589-8093. Periodicals postage paid at Berne, IN 46711, and additional mailing ofces. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to Crochet!, 23 Old Pecan Road, Big Sandy, TX 75755. Canada Post International Publications Mail Product (Canadian Distribution) Sales Agreement Number 40013450. Printed in USA. GST Account Number 139267290RT0001. Copyright 2008 DRG. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher.MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM526 IN STITCHESFun, floating circles and neatly aligned cobble stitches create two delightfully textured patterns that will give a boost of interest to a variety of crochet projects. SLIP INTO STYLEYoull be cool and comfortable and pretty as a picture in our classy cropped cardigan and city-chic vest that can easily go from a day at the office to a weekend getaway. 28 CITY CHIC30 SHORT & SASSY SPRING CARDIGAN32 TRUE BLUE VESTDRESS IT UPYour feet will look cool and classy when you kick up your heels in colorful, lacy socks that are styled to look great with a variety of footwear. 40 SOCK HOP44 LIFES A BEACH TOTESMALL WONDERS Crochet a precious baby blanket that brings a favorite childrens Bible story to life, and a sporty little jacket and shorts set perfect for your busy, on-the-go baby boy. 50 GET UP & GO JACKET & SHORTS52 NOAHS ARK BLANKETACCENT ON GIFTS Our beautiful wedding afghan and wrist sachet and choker set make the perfect gifts for a special bride. 54SOMETHING BLUE56CIRCLE OF LOVE THROWAT HOME Bring the beauty of a spring or summer garden indoors with our beautiful daisy afghan. It's the perfect accent for a sunny garden room or enclosed porch. 58FIELD OF DAISIES AFGHAN32 56SPECIALFEATURES35NO MORE CROCHET CHAOS For many crocheters, storing their crochet supplies means putting them in any handy place available, from drawers and closets to baskets and cabinets. 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And for a bride, her mother is a treasured part of this important mile-stone in life.This issue is filled with exquisite designs cre-ated especially to celebrate mothers, daughters and weddings. Both the bride and her mom will be dressed in elegant fashion with our beautiful bridal gown and mother-of-the-bride ensemble patterns. The stunning brides dress features a simple, traditional design accented with dazzling beaded flowers and satin ribbon lacings. The mothers lovely three-piece suit is classically styled with a flattering A-line skirt, shell and long-sleeve jacket that will be a timeless ensemble shell wear again and again. We didnt forget a few special gifts for the bride-to-be. Our Cir-cle of Love Throw makes a gorgeous addition to her trousseau, and our beautifully delicate Something Blue choker and wrist sachet set will add the perfect finishing touches to the brides ensemble.Remember, too, that this is the month we celebrate Mothers Day. Our sparkling Flower-of-the-Month Pins make perfect, quick and easy gifts for Mom or any special lady in your life. Stitch up a whole bouquet of pretty pins in a rainbow of dif-ferent colors to accent the various items in her wardrobe. Or, dress her up in snazzy style with the great variety of chic fashions and accessories weveselected especially for this issue.But above all, give Mom some-thing that doesnt require yarn, thread, a hook or stitching timea hug and a heartfelt thank you.A NOTE FROM THE EDITORMAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM7()Name (please print clearly) TelephoneAddressApt. No.City State ZipEmail AddressKYES! Please reserve the Heavenly HandfulsSweetAs You Please collection, beginning with Cute As aButton for me as described in this announcement.The Ashton-Drake Galleries9200 North Maryland Ave., Niles, Illinois 60714-1397 2008 The Ashton-Drake Galleries, 9200 N. 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are guidelines only and may be adjusted to meet your personal needs:Type of Skirt Finished lengthAbove knee20 inchesBelow knee25 inchesMid-calf30 inchesMaxi 36 inchesFull length42 inchesGAUGESize G hook: 2 solid shells = 3 inches;2 rows in skirt pattern = 1 inchTake time to check gauge.PATTERNNOTESAn optional fabric lining can be added,if desired, or a decorative slip.The Bodice is worked in a solid shell pattern for a more modest look. Ribbon is used to stabilize the upper Bodice and minimize stretching, while still allowing adequate give in the bust area.The straps are worked in single crochet to provide added stretch control for a better, more comfortable fit.Gown is worked from top to bottom.Count solid shells on right side only.Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.All non-woven fabrics such as crochet fabric develop what is known as drop. Drop is the amount of stretch created by the weight of the fabric itself and other factors. Drop is dependent upon both the width and length of your crochet work, as well as the natural characteristics of yarn used, your body shape and height. Thus, the finished Skirt length is impossible to predict accurately without measuring. When your Skirt measures approximately 6 inches less than desired finished length, stop work at this point. Fold Gown over hanger at waist and pin in place. Hang over a door or shower head and measure length, re-measure Skirt from waist to bottom while still hanging before resuming work.Compare both measurements to determine actual drop. Deduct last measurement taken from total length desired to determine how many more inches to work to final length. Place markers on last round worked to last measurementfor guideline.If you are working on a deadline for the wedding, use your wait time to crochet the decorative flowers.Skirt can be worked in 5 different lengths. The following WEDDINGGOWN SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit ladies small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].FI NI SHEDGARMENTMEASUREMENTSBust: 33 inches (small) [36 inches (medium), 39 inches (large), 42 inches (X-large), 45 inches (2X-large), 48 inches (3X-large)]MATERI ALS Bernat Cool Crochet light (light worsted) weight yarn (1 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):17 [19, 21, 23, 25, 27] balls #74005 crisp white Sizes E/4/3.5mm, F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Sewing needle Sewing thread 5mm pearl beads -inch pearl buttons: 3 38-inch white satin ribbon:3 [3, 3, 3, 3, 3] yds Stitch markersA YOUNG WOMANS WEDDING DAY IS A MOMENTOUS OCCASION, AND BOTH THE BRIDE AND HER MOTHER WILL LOOK SENSATIONAL IN OUR CLASSIC, ELEGANT STYLES CREATED JUST FOR THEM.14 CROCHET! MAY 2008ASPECI ALDAYWhen hung, size medium Skirts measurements resulted in a 2-inch drop.Straps may appear shorter to the eye than expected. Because of the natural stretch of the fabric, they are designed for a snug fit. To lengthen, simply add more rows of single crochet.SPECIAL STITCHESSolid shell: 5 dc in place indicated.Small open shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in place indicated.Large small open shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in place indicated.Picot: Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1.Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each st on hook, 4 dc as indicated, yo, pull through all lps on hook.GOWNBodiceRow 1 (RS): With size G hook, ch 134 [146, 158, 170, 182, 194], sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sk next 2 chs, solid shell (see Special Stitches) in next ch, sk next 2 chs, sc in next ch] across, turn. (22 [24, 26, 28, 30, 32] solid shells)Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in same st, [sc in center st of next solid shell, solid shell in next sc] across, ending with sc in center st of next solid shell, 3 dc in last sc, turn.Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [solid shell in next sc, sc in center st of next solid shell] across, ending with solid shell in last sc, sc in last st, turn.Rows 410: [Rep rows 2 and 3 al-ternately] 4 times for pattern, end-ing with row 2.Rows 1117: With size F hook, work in pattern.Rows 1822: With size E hook, work in pattern. Piece should mea-sure 7 inches in length or work to desired length, ending with WS row. SkirtRow 1: Join separate strand of yarn with sl st in last st, ch 6 (waistextension), fasten off, ch 7 (waist exten-sion), work in pattern across chs and sts, turn. (24 [26, 28, 30, 32, 34 solid shells)Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, [sc in center dc of next solid shell, solid shell in next sc] across, ending with sc in center dc of next solid shell, 3 dc in last st, turn.Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, [small open shell (see Special Stitches) in center dc of next solid shell, 3 dc in next sc] across, ending with 3 dc in last sc, 2 dc in last st, turn.Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, [small open shell in center dc of next dc group, small open shell in ch sp of next small open shell] across, ending with small open shell in center dc of last dc group, 2 dc in last st, turn.Row 5: With size G hook, ch 3, dc in same st, small open shell in ch sp of each small open shell across, ending with 2 dc in last st, turn.Rows 613: Rep row 5.Rnd 14: Now working in rnds, rep row 5, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in sp between 2nd and 3rd dc at joining, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp, small open shell in ch sp of each small open shell around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Bodice33 [36, 39, 42, 45, 48]"71/2"Skirt36 [39, 42, 45, 48, 51]"MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM15No Peek-a-boo BackFor a more modest look, it's easy to create a solid back closure on the dress bodice. See page 16 for the instructions.Rnds 1630: Sl st across to next ch-1 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch sp, small open shell in ch sp of each small open shell around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 31: Sl st in across to next ch-1 sp, sc in same ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch sp, large open shell (see Special Stitches) in ch sp of each ch-1 sp around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Next rnds: Rep rnd 31 until desired length or length in Pattern Notes, less 4 inches for Edging.Lower EdgingRnd 1: With size G hook, sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-1 sp, ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), dc in same ch sp, [ch 3, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sp between large open shell and in ch sp of next large open shell] around, ending with ch 3, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last sp between large open shells, ch 3, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [small open shell in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 3: Sl st in next st and next ch sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [large open shell in ch sp of next small open shell, ch 3] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 4: Sl st across to first ch sp, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in ch sp of next large open shell, ch 3] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 5: Sl st across to first ch sp, ch 3,(4 dc, ch 2, 5 dc) in samech sp, ch 3, [(5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 3] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 6: Sl st across to first ch sp, ch 3, (5 dc, ch 2, 6 dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [(6 dc, ch 2, 6 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 3] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 7: Sl st across to first ch sp, ch 3, (6 dc, picotsee Special Stitches, 7 dc) in same ch sp, ch 3, [(7 dc, picot, 7 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 3] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.Upper BodiceRow 1: With size G hook, working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1 on Bodice, sk frst 39 [43, 46, 49, 53, 56] chs, join with sc in next ch, sc in each of next 53 [59, 65, 71, 75, 81] chs, leaving rem chs unworked, turn. (54 [60, 66, 72, 76, 82] sc)Row 2: Ch 1, sk first 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, hdc in each of next 4 sc, dc in each of next 36 [42, 48, 54, 58, 64] sc, hdc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (50 [56, 62, 68, 72, 78] sts)Row 3: Ch 1, sk first 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, hdc in each of next 4 sts, dc in each of next 32 [38, 44, 50, 54, 60] sts, hdc in each of next 4 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts,leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (46 [52, 58, 64, 68, 74] sts)Row 4: Ch 1, sk first 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, hdc in each of next 4 sts, dc in each of next 28 [34, 40, 46, 50, 56] sts, hdc in each of next 4 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, leaving rem sts unworked.Fasten off. (42 [48, 54, 60, 64, 70] sts)Upper Body & Back Opening EdgingRnd 1: With size F hook and RS facing, working in ends of rows, join with sc at center of lower Back opening, evenly sp 26 sc to waist corner at extension, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 5 sc across extension, evenly sp 29 sc across to upper Bodice corner, 3 sc in corner, working across top 16 CROCHET! MAY 2008edge of Upper Bodice, evenly sp sc across to next corner, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 29 sc to Skirt extension, 5 sc across Skirt extension, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 26 sc to bottom of lower opening, join with sl st in beg sc.Evenly sp 3 markers on Skirt beg at waist extension on left side as viewed when you look at back of Skirt for buttonholes. Evenly sp 4 markers for lacing loops on each side of Upper Bodice.Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around with 3 sc in each center corner st and at each marker on right side as viewed when you look at back, ch 2, sl st in 3rd sc to right of last sc, 3 sc in ch sp just formed, sc in each st across to next marker, work in this man-ner to loops on other side of back opening, on this side of back, [sc in each of next 2 sc after marker, ch 2, sl st in 3rd sc to right of last sc, sc in each st across to next marker] 4 times, sc in each st around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.StrapMake 2.Row 1: With size G hook, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (5 sc)Rows 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (7 sc)Rows 6 & 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 8: Rep row 5. (9 sc)Rows 9 & 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 11: Rep row 5. (11 sc)Rows 12 & 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 14: Rep row 5. (13 sc)Rows 15 & 16: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 17: Rep row 5. (15 sc)Rows 18 & 19: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 20: Rep row 5. (17 sc)Rows 2145: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 46: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (15 sc)Rows 47 & 48: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 49: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (13 sc)Rows 50 & 51: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 52: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (11 sc)Rows 53 & 54: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 55: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (9 sc)Rows 56 & 57: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 58: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (7 sc)Rows 59 & 60: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Row 61: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (5 sc)Rows 6264: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.Strap EdgingRnd 1: With size F hook, working across starting ch on row 1, join with sc in first ch, 2 sc in same ch, sc in each of next 3 chs, 3 sc in last ch, working in ends of rows, evenly sp 63 sc across to next cor-ner, 3 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 3 sc in last st, evenly sp 63 sc in ends of rows across, join with sl st in beg sc, turn. Fasten off.First Side of StrapRow 2: Thread 60 pearl beads onto yarn, with WS facing, join with sc in frst st on side after corner, sc in next sc, [slide bead up close and to back of last sc, sc in each of next 2 sts] across, ending with 1 sc before next corner group. Fasten of.2nd Side of StrapRow 2: With WS facing, join with sc in first st on side after corner sc group, sc in each of next 2 sts, [slide bead up close and to back of last sc, sc in each of next 2 sts] across, ending with 1 sc before next corner group. Fasten off.Sew Straps to top edge of Bodice as shown in photo.Cut length of ribbon to fit inside edge around top of Bodice. Sew in place to pre-vent elongation of stitches due to weight of Gown.Lace rem ribbon through loops, tie ends in bow. Trim ends to desired length.Alternative Back Closure: If a more modest look is desired, before adding the ribbon lacing to the back dress open-ing, add the following insert piece: Make a chain slightly longer than the length of the dress opening and work approxi-mately 3 inches of single crochet, fasten off. Sew this piece to the right inside back edge of the dress opening, leaving lacing loops free; sew piece to bottom inside edge on right side. Sew several snaps along the left inside back edge (again leaving lacing loops free) and along inside bottom edge on left side. Sew corresponding snaps to left and bottom edges of insert piece. Add ribbon lacing and tie in a bow as previously instructed after dress is put on and the insert piece fastened.Small FlowerMake 5 or more.With size E hook, ch 4, cl (see Special Stitches) in 4th ch from hook (petal), ch 2, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, cl, ch 3, sl st) 5 times in same ch. Fasten off. (6 petals)Sew 3 pearl beads to center of each Small Flower.Medium FlowerMake 2 or more.Rnd 1: With size E hook, ch 4, cl in 4th ch from hook (petal), ch 2, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, cl, ch 3, sl st) 5 times in same ch.(6 petals)Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, workingASPECI ALDAYMAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM17behind petals, [ch 3, sl st between petals] 5 times, ch 3, join with sl st in beg sc.Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 sc, 2 hdc, picot, 2 hdc, 2 sc] in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.Sew 3 pearl beads to center of eachMedium Flower.Large FlowerMake 3 or more.Rnd 1: With size E hook, ch 4, cl in 4th ch from hook (petal), ch 2, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, cl, ch 3, sl st) 5 times in same ch.(6 petals)Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, working be-hind petals, [ch 3, sl st between petals] 5 times, ch 3, join with sl st in beg sc.Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, picot, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc] in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.Sew 3 pearl beads to center of each Large Flower.Sew Flowers to top edge of Bodice as shown in photo or as desired.GAUGESize H hook: 5 shells = 6 inches; 5 shell rows = 2 inchesTake time to check gauge.PATTERNNOTEChain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.SPECIAL STITCHShell: 3 dc in place indicated.SHELLBackRow 1 (RS): Beg at bot-tom edge, ch 58 [66, 74, 82, 90, 98], sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sk next ch, shell (see Special Stitch) in next ch, sk next ch, sc in next ch] across, turn. (14 [16, 18, 20, 22, 24] shells)Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pat-tern Note), dc in same st, sc in center st of next shell, [shell in next sc, sc in center st of next shell] across, ending with 2 dc in last st, turn.Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [shell in next sc, sc in center st of next shell] across, ending with sc in last st, turn.Rows 428: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] for pattern 13 times or to desired length, ending last rep with row 2 and WS.Add SleevesRow 1: With separate ball of yarn join with sl st in first st of last row, ch 8 (first Sleeve), fasten off, pick up yarn from row 28, ch 9 (2nd Sleeve), sc in 2nd ch from hook, sk next ch, shell in next ch, sk next ch, sc in next ch, sk next ch, shell in next ch, sk next ch, work in pattern across sts and ch for 2nd Sleeve, turn. (18 [20, 22, 24, 26, 28] shells)Rows 28: Work in pattern across, turn.CONTI NUEDONPAGE60MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDEENSEMBLESKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit ladies small, changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].FI NI SHEDGARMENT MEASUREMENTSBust: 34 inches (small) [38 inches (medium), 43 inches (large), 48 inches (X-large), 53 inches (2X-large), 58 inches (3X-large)]MATERI ALS Universal Aster light (light worsted) weight yarn (1 oz/98 yds/50g per ball):7 [8, 9, 9, 10, 11] balls #42 pink Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle18 CROCHET! MAY 2008DAISY SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZE4 inches in diameterMATERI ALS Plymouth Gold Rush super fine (fingering) yarn ( oz/109 yds/25g per cone):35 yds color of choice Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook Tapestry needle -inch button 1-inch pin back Craft glueQUICK-STITCH SENSATIONSFLOWER-OF-THE-MONTH PINSCELEBRATE SPRING WITH TWO OF ITS MOST POPULAR FLOWERSPANSIES AND DAISIES. THESE PRETTY PINS WILL ADD A TOUCH OF FLORAL BEAUTY TO ANY OUTFIT, DAY OR NIGHT.lps (see Stitch Guide)**, sc in each of next 2 sts on rnd 2, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in beg sc.(12 petals)Rnd 4: Working behind petals and in back lps (see Stitch Guide), sc in first st, *ch 11, sc 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across**, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.Sew button to center front.Sew pin back to center back.D E S I G N S B Y J A N E B R OWNGAUGEGauge is not important for this project.DAI SYRnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 24 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. (24 sc)Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.Rnd 3: *Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, working in front CONTI NUEDONPAGE66MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM19for 21 days and you, too, can crochet fabulous knitlike stitches! 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MAY 2008SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESDuck: 2 x 2 inchesBear: 2 x 3 inchesBunny: 2 x 3 inchesFrog: 3 x 3 inchesMATERI ALS Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 1 oz/50 yds/28g each of yellow, orange, light blue, white, pink and olive Sizes D/3/3.25mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle -inch white pompoms: 2 Pink mini pompom Hot glue or tacky craft glue Stitch markersBABY ANIMAL TRIMSD E S I G N S B Y S H E I L A L E S L I ECROCHET A SPECIAL BABY GIFT, LIKE OUR ADORABLE NOAHS ARK BLANKET ON PAGE 52, AND THENDECORATE THE PACKAGE WITH THESE CUTE LITTLE TRIMS THAT ALSO DOUBLE AS PACIFIER HOLDERS.EASY AS 1-2-3GAUGESize G hook: 4 sc = 1 inchPATTERNNOTESHead is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds unless specified; mark beginning of rounds.SPECIAL STITCHPopcorn (pc): 5 dc in place indicated, drop lp from hook and insert hook in first dc made, pull dropped lp through.MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM21TRIMSDUCKBodyRnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc.Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook) in next sc, (dc, hdc, sc) in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 6 sc, (sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook) in next sc, (dc, ch 3, sl st) in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, join with sl st in beg sc. Fas-ten off.HeadRnd 1 (RS): With yellow, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (see Pattern Notes).Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 5 times, join with sl st in beg sc. Leaving 12-inch end for sewing, fasten off. (15 sc) BeakWith D hook and orange, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, sl st in last ch. Fasten off.FinishingSew Head to Body. For top tuft, cut 3 strands of yellow 1-inches long. Sew to top of Head.Fold Beak in half. With orange, sew fold to Head as shown in photo.With straight stitches (see Fig. 1) with black, embroider eyes as shown in photo.BEARRnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and light blue, ch 6, sl st in frst ch to form ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. (12 sc)Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, pc (see Special Stitch) in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, pc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.HeadRnd 1 (RS): With size G hook and light blue, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (see Pattern Notes).Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)CONTI NUEDONPAGE68Straight StitchFig. 1 RETRO REVISITEDTHREE-WAYSCARFSKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZEOne size fits mostMATERI ALS Aunt Lydias Classic size 10 crochet cotton: (350 yds per ball):2 balls #1056 chambray Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 2-inch plastic ring from 6-packTHIS CLASSIC,GYPSY-STYLE SCARF CAN BE WORN AROUND THE NECK, SHOULDERS OR HEAD FOR THREE GREAT FASHION LOOKS. D E S I G N B Y S H I R L E Y PAT T E R S O NGAUGE4 dc and 3 ch sps = 1 inch; 4 dc rows = 1 inchSPECIAL STITCHPicot: ch 3, sl st in top of last st.22 CROCHET! MAY 2008MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM23 SCARFRow 1: Ch 475, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), [ch 2, sk next 2 chs, dc in next ch] across, turn.Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2), sk next ch sp, dc in next st, [ch 2, sk next ch sp, dc in next st] across, turn.Rows 327: Rep row 2. At end of last row, do not turn.Rnd 28: Working around outer edge in ends of rows, (2 sc, picotsee Special Stitch, sc) in last st, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in end of next 27 rows, working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1, (2 sc, picot, sc) in first ch, sc in each of next 2 chs, [(sc, picot) in next ch, sc in each of next 2 chs] across (2 sc, picot, sc) in last ch, dc dec in end of next 27 rows, working in sts across last row, (2 sc, picot, sc) first st, 2 sc in next ch sp, [(sc, picot) in next st, 2 sc in next ch sp] across, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.RoseMake 3.Rnd 1: Ch 21, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), 3 dc in each ch across, join with sl st in 24th dc from hook forming circle.Roll rem sts and push up through bottom of circle, tack bottom to hold in place.Rnd 2: Ch 2, sl st around center of last dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, [sl st around center of next dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sl st around center of next dc] around, join with sl st in beg sl st.Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in first ch sp (petals) and in each ch sp around, join with sl st in beg sc.Rnd 4: Working behind petals, ch 4, [sl st in back of first sc of next petal, ch 4] around, join with sl st in beg sl st.Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in first ch sp and in each ch sp around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.Tack 1 Rose to each end of Scarf.RingRnd 1: Trim plastic ring, join with sc around ring (see Fig. 1), sc around cover-ing entire ring in even number of sts,A Chic LookBad hair day? Worn as a head scarf, this pretty design is a great quick x. But even better, it makes an especially stylish accessory for chemotherapy patients.CONTI NUEDONPAGE69Single Crochet Around RingFig. 124 CROCHET! MAY 2008ONE SKEINWONDERSGAUGE5 sc = 2 inchesPATTERNNOTEWith sewing needle, alternating bead col-ors, string dice-shaped beads onto onyx yarn.NECKLACERow 1: With onyx, ch 80, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (79 sc)Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 15 sc, [(sc, ch 3, pull up bead, ch 3, sc) in next sc, sc in next sc, (sc, ch 1, pull up bead, ch 1, sc) in next sc, sc in next sc] 12 times, (sc, ch 3, pull up bead, ch 3, sc) in next sc, sc in each of last 15 sc. Fasten off.Using sewing needle, sew clasp at begof row 1. Sew hook to opposite end ofrow 1. C!VEGAS NECKLACED E S I G N B Y TA MMY H I L D E B R A N DADD SOME HIGH-ROLLING FUN TO A CASUAL-CHIC OUTFIT WITH A KICKY CROCHETED NECKLACE THAT FEATURES DECORATIVE DICE BEADS. SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZE25 inches longMATERI ALSLion Brand Glitterspun medium (worsted) weight yarn (1 oz/115 yds/50g per ball):6 yds #153 onyxSize M/13/9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gaugeSewing needle20 plastic dice-shaped beadsPurchased clasp & hookAll-Occasion Cards for:B|rtHdayNew Baby1Hank You 1H|nk|n ol You0et we|| 3oon/nn|versarylr|endsH|p /nd mucH more|anni esat t i c. comKeycode 2008CM

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At end of last row, fasten off.FLOATINGCIRCLESSPECIAL STITCHCircle: Turn work as required to work 6 dc down around dc 1 row below last st then work 6 dc up and around previous dc 1 row below.Row 1 (RS): Ch multiple of 10 plus 12, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc) and in each ch across, turn.Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st across, turn.Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, *circle (see Special Stitch), working behind circle**, dc in each of next 10 sts, rep from * across ending last rep at **, dc in each st across, turn.Rows 46: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.Row 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 sts, *circle, dc in each of next 10 sts, rep from * across, turn.Rows 8 & 9: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.Next rows: Rep rows 29 for pattern. At end of last row, fasten off. 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(61 [73, 81, 85, 97] sc)Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st] across, turn.Row 3 (RS): Ch 4, 2 tr in first ch-4 sp, ch 1, 4 dc around last 2 tr just made, [2 tr in next ch-4 sp, 4 dc around last 2 tr just made] across, turn.Row 4: Ch 4, sk frst 3 dc, sc in next dc, [ch 4, sk next 3 dc, sc in next dc] across, turn.SHRUG SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit ladies X-small/small; changes for medium/large, X-large/ 2X-large, 3X-large and 4X-large/5X-large are in [ ].FI NI SHEDGARMENTMEASUREMENTSTotal length: 23 inches (X-small/small) [24 inches (medium/large), 25 inches (X-large/2X-large), 26 (3X-large), 27 inches (4X-large/5X-large)]MATERI ALS Bernat Cool Crochet light (light worsted) weight yarn (1 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):2 [2, 2, 3, 3] balls #74416 rosewood Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Stitch markerA PRETTY SHOULDER TOPPER WORKED IN AN EASY SIDE-TO-SIDEPATTERN AND A SUPER-SIMPLE BELT CREATED IN BASIC SINGLECROCHET TEAM UP TO CREATE A LOOK THATS CHIC AND FUN.Next rows: Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately until piece measures 20 [21, 22, 23, 24] inches.First BandRnd 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 sc in next ch sp, [sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch sp] around, join with sl st in beg sc.Rnds 25: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. At end of last rnd, fasten off.2nd BandRnd 1: With RS facing, working in starting ch of opposite side of row 1 on Shrug, join with sl st in marked ch, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st across, turn.Rnds 24: Rep rnd 2 of First Band. At end of last rnd, fasten off.Sew ends of row 1 on Shrug tog.BELTGAUGE16 sc = 4 inches; 19 sc rows = 4 inchesPATTERNNOTEHold 2 strands together unless otherwise stated.Row 1: With 2 strands held tog (see Pat-tern Note), ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (12 sc)Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 36 [46, 56] inches from beg or to desired length. At end of last row, fasten of.Fold 1 end around metal ring and sew in place.FringeCut 3 strands each 30 inches long. Holding all strands tog, fold in half, pull fold through, pull ends through fold. Pull to tighten.Braid ends tog. Tie ends in knot. Trim.Attach 5 Fringe evenly spaced across end without ring. C!Size it Right! Its very easy to adjust the belt length to t any size or shape. Simply add or omit rows as needed to get a perfect, attering t.BELT SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit ladies X-small/medium; changes for large/2X-large and 3X-large/5X-large are in [ ].FINISHEDGARMENTMEASUREMENTSWaist: 32 inches (small/medium) [42 inches (large /2X-large), 52 inches (3X-large/5X-large]Length: 36 inches (small/medium) [46 inches (large /2X-large), 56 inches (3X-large/5X-large)]MATERI ALS Bernat Cool Crochet light (light worsted) weight yarn (1 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):2 [2, 2] balls #74416 rosewood Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 2-inch metal ring30 CROCHET! MAY 2008SLI PI NTOSTYLEA LIGHT, LACY PATTERN BORDERED BY PRETTY MOTIFS GIVES COOL COMFORT AND FEMININE APPEAL TO THIS SWEET CROPPED SWEATER. SHORT & SASSY SPRING CARDIGAND E S I G N B Y N A Z A N I N FA R D F O R D MCGAUGE7 dc = 1 inch; 5 pattern rows = 1 inchesTake time to check gauge.PATTERNNOTESCardigan is worked around with opening in front to eliminate side seams.Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.Chain-4 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet and ch-1 unless otherwise stated.SPECIAL STITCHESBeginning cross stitch (beg cross-st): Sk next ch sp, dc in next ch sp, dc in ch sp just sk.Cross-stitch (cross-st): Dc in next ch sp, working in front of last dc, dc in same st as dc before last was worked in.CARDI GANFirst MotifRnd 1: Ch 8, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 23 dc in ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), (dc, ch 1) in each st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3 (see Pat-tern Notes), dc in same ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 4 ch sps, *ch 7, sk next ch sp**, 2 dc in each of next 5 ch sps, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.2nd MotifRnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of First Motif.Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, dc in same ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 4 ch sps, ch 3, sl st in center of corresponding ch-7 of last Motif, ch 3, sk next ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch sps, dc in next ch sp, sl st in corresponding dc of previous Motif, dc in same ch sp on this Motif, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch sps, ch 3, sl st in center ch of corresponding ch-7 sp of last Motif, ch 3, sk next ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 5 ch sps, [ch 7, sk next ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 5 ch sps] around, ch 7, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.Rep 2nd Motif 10 [12, 14, 16, 18] times for a total of 12 [14, 16, 18 20] Motifs for Body.Make total of 6 Motifs for each Sleeve.BodiceRow 1: Working across 1 long edge of joined Motifs, with RS facing, join with sc in center ch of ch-7 sp of frst Motif, *ch 10, sc between 5th and 6th dc on edge of same Motif, ch 10**, sc in next ch-7 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, turn.Row 2: Ch 1, 10 sc in each ch sp across, turn. (240 [280, 320, 360, 400] sc)Row 3: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), [sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1] across, ending with dc in last st, turn. (120 [140, 160, 180, 200] ch sps)Row 4: Ch 3, beg cross-st (see Special Stitches), cross-st (see Special Stitches) SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit ladies small; changes for medium, large/X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large/4X-large are in [ ].FI NI SHEDGARMENT MEASUREMENTSBust: 34 inches (small) [40 inches (medium), 46 inches (large/X-large), 51 inches (2X-large), 57 inches (3X-large/4X-large)]MATERI ALS DMC Senso Microfber Cotton size 3 crochet cotton (150 yds per ball):12 [12, 13, 14, 15] balls #1109 lagoon blue Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Sewing needle Aqua sewing thread 78-inch buttonCONTI NUEDONPAGE69Long or Short This cropped cardigan looks great as is, but if you want a longer sweater, it's easy to adjust the length when working the repeat bodice instructions. The pattern tells you how!MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM SIZED TO4X32 CROCHET! MAY 2008SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit ladies small; changes for medium, large, X-large, and 2X-large are in [ ].FI NI SHEDGARMENTMEASUREMENTSBust: 36 inches (small) [40 inches (medium), 44 inches (large), 48 inches (X-large), 52 inches (2X-large)]MATERI ALS Bernat Cool Crochet light (light worsted) weight yarn (1 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):5 [6, 7, 8, 9] balls #74131 denim Sizes F/5/3.75mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 1-inch plastic ringSLI PI NTOSTYLEA LIGHTLY TEXTURED PATTERN CREATED WITH CLUSTER STITCHES ADDS DELICATE DETAIL TO THIS WEAR-ANYWHERE VEST THAT CAN GO FROM A DAY AT THE OFFICE TO A FUN WEEKEND OUTING. TRUE BLUE VESTD E S I G N B Y DA R L A S I MSA Vest forAll Seasons This vest is a perfect year-round wardrobe staple. Wear it over a tank or tee in summer or pair it with a long-sleeve top for cooler weather.SIZED TO2XMAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM33GAUGESize G hook: 4 dc = 1 inchPATTERNNOTESChain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.Chain-5 at beginning of row or round counts as first dc and chain-2 unless otherwise stated.SPECIAL STITCHESBeginning cluster (beg cl): Holding back last lp of each dc on hook, 2 dc in place indicated, yo and pull through all lps on hook.Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each dc on hook, 3 dc in place indicated, yo and pull through all lps on hook.VESTRow 1 (RS): With size G hook, ch 147 [163, 179, 195, 211], dc in 4th ch from hook (frst 3 chs count as frst dc) and in each ch across, turn. (145 [161, 177, 193, 209] dc)Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each dc across, turn.Row 3: Ch 3, working in back lps (see Stitch Guide) only, dc in each dc across, turn.Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Rows 510: [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternate-ly] 3 times.Row 11: Ch 6, *beg cl (see Special Stitches) in 3rd ch from hook, sk next 2 dc, cl (see Spe-cial Stitches) in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, cl in next dc, ch 3, beg cl in 3rd ch from hook, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc**, ch 3, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, turn.Row 12: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), *(cl, ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp between next 2 cls, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, rep from * 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp between next 2 cls, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-6, turn.Row 13: Ch 6, *beg cl in 3rd ch from hook, cl in next cl, ch 1, cl in next cl, ch 3, beg cl in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next dc, ch 3, rep from * 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] times, cl in next cl, ch 1, cl in next cl, ch 3, beg cl in 3rd ch from hook, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-5, turn.Row 14: Ch 5, *(cl, ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp between next 2 cls, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, rep from * 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in ch-1 sp between next 2 cls, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-6, turn.Rows 1520: [Rep rows 13 and 14 alter-nately] 3 times.Row 21: Ch 1, sc in first dc, working in ch sps and sts, evenly sp 144 [160, 176, 192, 208] sc across. Fasten off. (145 [161, 177, 193, 209] sc)Right Front YokeRow 1 (RS): Hold piece with RS facing, join with sl st in first sc of row 21, ch 3, dc in each of next 28 [29, 31, 33, 35] sc, leaving rem sc unworked, turn. (29 [30, 32, 34, 36] dc)Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row 3: Ch 3, working in back lps only,dc in each dc across, turn.Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Rows 510: [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternate-ly] 3 times. At end of last row, fasten off.Neck ShapingRow 11 (RS): Hold piece with RS facing, sk frst 7 [7, 7, 8, 8] sts of row 31, join with sl st in back lp of next dc, ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each of next 21 [22, 24, 25, 27] dc, turn. (22 [23, 25, 26, 28] dc)Row 12: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to last 2 dc, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in last 2 sts, turn. (21 [22, 24, 25, 27] dc)Row 13: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each dc across, turn. Row 14: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to last 2 dc, dc dec in last 2 dc, turn. (20 [21, 23, 24, 26] dc)Row 15: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each dc across, turn.Row 16: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to last 2 dc, dc dec in 2 last dc, turn. (19 [20, 22, 23, 25] dc)Row 17: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each dc across.For Size Small OnlyFasten off.Continue with Back Yoke.For Sizes Medium & Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.Fasten off.Continue with Back Yoke.For Size X-Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row [19]: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc each dc across. Fasten off.For Size 2X-Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row [19]: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc each dc across, turn.Row [20]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.Fasten off.Continue with Back Yoke.Back YokeRow 1 (RS): Hold piece with RS facing, sk next 14 [20, 24, 28, 32] sc from Right Front, join with sl st in back lp of next sc, ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each of next 58 [60, 64, 68, 72] sc, leav-ing rem sc unworked, turn. (59 [61, 65, 69, 73] dc)34 CROCHET! MAY 2008Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row 3: Ch 3, working in back lps only,dc in each dc across, turn.Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Rows 516: [Rep rows 3 and 4 alternate-ly] 6 times.Row 17: Rep row 3.For Size Small OnlyFasten off.Continue with Left Front Yoke.For Sizes Medium & Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.Fasten off.Continue with Left Front Yoke.For Size X-Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row [19]: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc each dc across. Fasten off.Continue with Left Front Yoke.For Size 2X-Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row [19]: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc each dc across, turn.Row [20]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.Fasten off.Continue with Left Front Yoke.Left Front YokeRow 1 (RS): Hold piece with RS facing, sk next 14 [20, 24, 28, 32] sc from Back, join with sl st in back lp of next sc, ch 3, work-ing in back lps only, dc in each sc across, turn. (29 [30, 32, 34, 36] dc)Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row 3: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each dc across, turn.Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Rows 510: [Work rows 3 and 4 alter-nately] 3 times.Neck ShapingRow 11: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each of next 21 [22, 24, 25, 27] dc, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (22 [23, 25, 26, 28] dc)Row 12: Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn. (21 [22, 24, 25, 27] dc)Row 13: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each dc, leaving turning ch-2 unworked, turn.Row 14: Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn. (20 [21, 23, 24, 26] dc)Row 15: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each dc, leaving turning ch-2 unworked, turn.Row 16: Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn. (19 [20, 22, 23, 25] dc)Row 17: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc in each dc, leaving turning ch-2 unworked, turn.For Size Small OnlyFasten off.For Sizes Medium & Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.Fasten off.Continue with Assembly.For Size X-Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row [19]: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc each dc across. Fasten off.Continue with Assembly.For Size 2X-Large OnlyRow [18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.Row [19]: Ch 3, working in back lps only, dc each dc across, turn.Row [20]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.Fasten off.Continue with Assembly.AssemblySew shoulder seams.EdgingsArmhole EdgingHold piece with RS facing, with size F hook, join with sl st in first sk sc of 1 un-derarm section, ch 1, sc in same sc and in each of next 13 [19, 23, 27, 31] sc, working in ends of rows around armhole, evenly sp 53 [51, 47, 47, 47] sc, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. Rep on 2nd armhole opening.Body EdgingHold piece with RS facing, join with sl st in right shoulder seam, ch 1, evenly sp 21 [21, 21, 23, 23] sc across back neck edge, evenly sp 18 [20, 20, 22, 24] sc across to front neck, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 50 sc across to bottom corner, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 143 [159, 175, 191, 207] sc across to next front corner, 3 sc in corner, evenly sp 50 sc across to front neck, even-ly sp 18 [20, 20, 22, 24] sc across to first sc, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.Flower ClaspFlowerRnd 1 (RS): With size G hook, ch 4, 8 dc in 4th ch from hook (frst 3 chs count as frst dc), join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (9 dc)Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st and in each dc around, join with sl st in beg sc. (18 sc)Rnd 3: *Ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in each of next 2 sts, rep from * 4 times, ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in next sc, join with sl st in joining sl st.Fasten off.Clasp BackWith size G hook, join with sl st around plastic ring, ch 1, 24 sc around ring (see Fig. 1), join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.FinishingSew Clasp Back to back of Flower. Sew Flower to Left Front as shown in photo.Flower LoopWith size F hook, join with sl st on Right Front opposite Flower, ch 15, sl st in same sp.Fasten off. C!TRUEBLUEVESTSingle Crochet Around RingFig. 1MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM35IF YOURE LIKE MOST CROCHETERS, YOU HAVE A LOT MORE CROCHET STUFF THAN JUST YARN STASHED ABOUTTHINGS LIKE FAVORITE AFGHAN AND BABY BLANKET PATTERNS, AND GIFT IDEAS AND ARTICLES TORN FROM MAGAZINES AND CATALOGS. SOME CROCHETERS ALSO HAVE WORN, WRINKLED SCRAPS OF PAPER LISTING FAMILY MEMBERS SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS.NO MORECROCHET CHAOSB Y DA R L A S I MSTHE things that stuff is made of are likely to become an abomi-nation of crochet chaos because they are likely to be found in a wide variety of placesbetween the pages of a stitch dictionary, in a forgotten drawer, at the bot-tom of your yarn basket, or, when you need it most, you discover its whereabouts have completely slipped your mind altogether.THREE TYPESOFSTUFFUsually, other than yarn, youre likely to have three kinds of cro-chet stuff:Pattern and reference books 1. Crochet tools: hooks, scissors,2. plastic stitch markers, small scissors, small calculator, pin-cushion, knitting gauge, yarn needles, etc.Things saved: magazine clip- 3. pings, favorite patterns, sizing information for loved ones, etc.It takes little money, time or effort to organize your materials, and the pay off is huge in terms of knowing where all that stuff re-sides at any given time. There are solutions to organizing your three kinds of crochet stuff in decora-tive ways.MAGAZINES,PATTERN ANDREFERENCEBOOKSMost crocheters gradually add to their collection of magazines and pattern and reference books. But, as a collection grows, it some-how gets placed in different lo-cations (likely wherever space is available!), whether by yourself or a family member. Before you know it, the next time you need a certain pattern to make a special gift for someone, you may not be able to find the particular book or maga-zine youre looking for, no matter how hard or long you search.Magazine holders are not only great for keeping your magazines nicely organized, theyre also a simple solution to storing crochet books and are available in all kinds of looks. Choose the look that most complements and blends in with MAKI NGI TWORK36 CROCHET! MAY 2008the decor of the room where you spend your time crocheting. From the plainest of plastic, holders are also available in a wide variety of styles and finishes that range from tailored, business like, high-tech, and ultra-feminine to the exotic.Buy two or three matching holders for starters, even if you dont have enough materials to fill them all. Crochet libraries tend to grow, and you may not be able to match holders unless you buy several at one time. Placed side by side on a bookshelf, they look nice and easily stand out from oth-er books so you can quickly find themanother time-saver!CROCHET TOOLSBuy a decorative box with a hinged lid to hold all those little tools and necessities for crochet work. Choose a box to comple-ment your rooms decor. When youve finished working, simply place everything in your box and close the lid. Voil! No muss, no fuss and best of all, your box ap-pears to be nothing more than something of beauty that com-pletes the look of your room. Whether you select a sleek enam-eled box, one with a vintage look, hammered copper, or something floral, it adds a nice finishing touch to any room.A decorative box is my favor-ite gift for new crocheters. I in-clude the little things a new cro-cheter isnt likely to already have, like colored-ball pins which work best with crochet work due their bright colors, and their larger heads dont become enmeshed in a stitch or cause snags. Most new crocheters dont yet have a wide variety of crochet hooks, so they go in the box as well. A re-tractable tape measure is a must, as is a small pin cushion. Then I toss in both plastic markers and plastic marker safety pins, which are so valuable when it comes to counting the number of stitches or rows re-quired in a pat-tern, or to mark the armhole and neck shaping of a garment. Last, but not least, yarn needles go inside before the lid is closed, and the box is gift wrapped.GETANOTEBOOKThe easiest and cheapest way (less than five dollars) to begin is with an inexpensive ring binder that can be purchased in any chain store. Get one with three rings that snap open and that has pock-ets inside both the front and back covers. Simply write Crochet Stuff on the spine with a fine felt pen, and you can put it on a handy bookshelf. Print out a title sheet and insert in the front cover plas-tic opening, if you like.While youre at the store, get two other inexpensive items: snap-in clear sheet protectors and divid-ers with large customizable write-on tabs.As you begin to sort and orga-nize your crochet stuff, youll notice right away that your conglomera-tion falls into categories such as books, jacket and sweater patterns, gift ideas, edgings, pattern stitches, favorite garments, afghans, cro-chet articles, home dec, accessories (handbags, scarves, belts, hats, etc.). NOMORECROCHETCHAOSMAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM37No doubt you also have a collection patterns for babies, children, wom-en, men, pets, etc.There isnt any right or wrong way to categorize your materials, simply divide up your things in a manner that suits you and your needs. Write the categories on the tabs of your dividers and snap them into your notebook. Or-ganize your materials into stacks according to category. Now, simply insert those stacks of materials behind the right divider. No doubt youll be amazed at how quickly all that chaos is sud-denly transformed into an organized system. When you sit down and survey your neatly organized room, youll feel proud of what you accomplished in so little time, not to mention feeling more calm and serene.Want a decorative look? Cover your notebook with pretty paper and trims or, better yet, crochet a cover. Add little motifs, bits of cro-chet lace or whatever you like to embellish the outside.FOLD-OUTFILING SYSTEM TOTEThese beauties are just the ticket for another decorator touch, as well as take-along projects. Easy to carry about, whether from room to room or on a trip, they keep your crochet materials organized ever so efficiently.The one shown here features a faux suede finish; others can be found in slick leather, wild florals, plaids, shiny metals or whimsi-cal prints. Our tote has oodles of folders and was found in the pa-per crafting section of a local craft store. Self-adhesive, brightly col-ored index tabs (with paper inserts) were attached to the top of each section for easy identification.You can substitute the tote for your notebook, or make use of both systemsits up to you!SWATCHESIf youre like me, you develop crochet yarn favorites. Regardless of which yarns you prefer, heres a tip that will save you countless time when you next wish to begin a crochet project. Make and save a swatch in simple half double crochet. Use mounting tape to attach your newly-made swatch to a sheet of paper or cardstock, then add notes: size of hook used, CONTI NUEDONPAGE70KhiI producIs ihspired by Ihe popular book series by Debbie Macomber. Sbop on|ine ot tbe|eisureboutique.comor visit your fovorite retoi|er.Sign up for our E-news|etter ot |eisureorts.com or contoct us ot 1-800-52-5111. 38 CROCHET! MAY 2008CINDY LONG:FINDING HUMOR IN LIFEAND CROCHETARE THERE TYPOS IN YOUR PATTERN BOOK? DID YOU LOSE YOUR FAVORITE G HOOK? IS YOUR YARN TANGLED AND FRAYED BEYOND USE? OUR POPULAR HOOKS & HUMOR COLUMNIST KNOWS WHAT TO DO WHEN BAD STRINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE!B Y G WE N B L A K L E Y K I N S L E RAFTER reading and enjoying Cindys Hooks & Humor col-umn in Crochet! for several years, it occurred to me that it might be re-ally interesting to get to know this person who finds so much humor and so much good related to our beloved craft of crochet. I paid her a visit via phone and found out, coincidentally, that we both live in the great state of Illinois!Humor is just one of the many interests of this delightful woman who seemingly has a mind like a sponge. I learn every thing I know from books, including cro-chet, she explains. Cindy has been crocheting for twenty years, and she says it is like an addic-tion to her. I just have to do it; the process is part of the fun, and I love the feel of the yarn running through my fingers as I relax.Her Web site, www.hooksand-humor.com, was the result of bore-dom one day at work. Cindy re-members, I just started writing down funny things that related to my hobby of crochet for my own enter-tainment. When I started the Web site, I didn't think I would get much of an audience, but I believed that if others laugh as a result of my jokes, so much the better!Becoming a humor columnist for Crochet! magazine and working for Carol Alexander was magic, Cindy says. After I started the Web site in 1998, I let it lie dor-mant. After that, I had about three e-mail address changes. Somehow Carol found me and wrote asking me if she could use some of my jokes in the magazine. Once I sent her some, she suggested I send her humor on a regular basis, and my MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM39Sbop on|ine ot tbe|eisureboutique.comor visit your fovorite retoi|er. 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first article appeared in May 2004. I really enjoy working with Carol; she gives me lots of free rein [a testament to Cindys talent, per-haps?]. She doesnt even yell if I am late for a deadline!When I asked Cindy what came first, her humor or her cro-chet, she explained that she has been writing since she was a girl of thirteen. My writing was in the style of a teenage journal, and I wrote everything but poetry. I al-ways hoped to be a writer but nev-er thought I would be published! I continued to do it anyway because it is fun.Even though Cindy says her day job is unrelated to her crochet humor, it does offer her a wealth of opportunity to find crochet in-formation. She works for Cisiona public relations and media com-munications service that tracks demographics as well. This is the best job I have ever had; I get paid to read the comics!Cindy goes on to explain that she reads newspapers and maga-zines from all around the country. When she sees a mention of any of the thousands of Cision cli-ents, she clips the article and lets the client know what the media is saying about them. Clients range from the Haas Avocado Board to Mayor Michael Bloomburg to her hometown tourism center in Rockford.With a degree in art, Cindy says she was completely trained in-house for this job and has been at it for five years. I love knowing whats going on all around me, and I especially love the opinion pages. I even learned to read and write Spanish from a book and now do that at work also. Now and then I will find a crochet-related ar-ticle, and we do have a few cro-chet magazines as clients, includ-ing Crochet! I have been reading that crochet and knitting are very popular, and that the 20 to 30 age group is really beginning to enjoy it, as are boys and men.I asked Cindy if she parlays her humor into any other areas such as stand-up comedy. She replied, Oh no, I am too shy to be a co-median. Writing is so much easier for me, and I dont have to look at my audience! Cindy writes most of the jokes on her Web site, but she now has people e-mailing her things that make them laugh. I encourage visitors to my site to leave comments, and I enjoy the jokes they leave on the Web site as much as anything. Humor makes my day! Life is just hilarious, and I wake up expecting something fun-ny to happen every day.Cindy is never without Post-it notes wherever she goes. I am constantly writing notes on ideas that come to me. Whether I can read my writing later or not is an-other story! My Web site is the way I put my writing to good use. I use humor to lighten up the day CONTI NUEDONPAGE7140 CROCHET! MAY 2008YOUR FEET WILL FEEL LIKE DANCING IN THESE COLORFUL AND CREATIVE SOCKS STYLED TO LOOK GREAT WITH A VARIETY OF CASUAL-CHIC OUTFITS. SOCK HOPD E S I G N S B Y J A N E T R E H F E L DTBEADS OF SUMMER SOCKS SKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit small; changes for medium, large and X-large are in [ ].FI NI SHEDMEASUREMENTSFoot circumference: 658 inches (small) [7 inches (medium), 8 inches (large), 9 inches (X-large)]Leg circumference: 7 inches (small) [7 inches (medium), 8 inches (large), 9 inches (X-large)]MATERI ALS Regia 4 Ply Cotton super fine (sock) weight yarn (1 oz/219 yds/50g per ball):2 [2, 2, 3] balls #0172 parrot heather green Sizes C/2/2.75mm, D/3/3.25mm and E/4/3.5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Size 6/0 E beads: 120 [144, 168, 192] light green Stitch markersGAUGESize D hook: 24 sts in foot pattern = 4 inchesTake time to check gauge.PATTERNNOTESTo keep the increases at the sides and not spiraling around the toe, fold toe flat after each repeat of round 4 and position markers at side edges of toe.DRESS IT UPWork in continuous rounds, do not turn or join unless otherwise stated.Mark first stitch of each round.SPECIAL STITCHESBead chain (bead ch): Pull up bead, ch 1, push bead through center of ch to keep at front of work.Bead double crochet (bead dc): Pull up bead, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull through st, yo, holding bead at front of work, pull through 2 lps on hook, this will place bead at base of dc, yo, pull through last 2 lps on hook.SOCKMake 2.ToeRnd 1: With size C hook, ch 10 [10, 12, 12], work in back bar of ch (see Fig. 1), MAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM41SOCK HOP

Sbop on|ine ot tbe|eisureboutique.comor visit your fovorite retoi|er. Sign up for our E-news|etter ot |eisureorts.com orcontoct us ot 1-800-52-5111.Item #423 $12.95sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn to work in top of starting ch, sc in each ch across, turn to work in sl sts, sc in each sl st across, do not join (see Pattern Notes). (18 [18, 22, 22] sc)Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. Place 1 mark-er at each side edge.Rnds 3 & 4 (inc): *Sc in each st to 1 st before next marker**, 2 sc in next st, sc in marked st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **. (26 [26, 30, 30] sc at end of last rnd)Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.Rnds 613 [6-15, 6-15, 6-17]: [Rep rnds 4 and 5 alternately] 4 [5, 5, 6] times. (42 [46, 50, 54] sc at end of last rnd)FootRnd 1: With size D hook, (sc, dc in first st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] around.Rnd 2: (Dc, sc) in first sc, sk next dc, [(dc, sc) in next sc, sk next dc] for pattern around.Rnd 3: (Sc, dc) in first dc, sk next sc, [(sc, dc in next dc, sk next sc] for pattern around.Next rnds: Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately for pattern until Foot measures 2 inches less than total length of Foot, ending with rnd 3.HeelRow 1 (RS): Fold Sock to position Toe cor-rectly on Foot, with size D hook, work in pattern around to side edge, ch 1, sc in each of next 20 [22, 24, 26] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. Place marker in first sc. (20 [22, 24, 26] sc)Row 2: Sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, leaving last st unworked, turn. Place marker in unworked st.Next rows: Rep row 2 until 8 [8, 10, 10] sts rem.Heel IncreaseRow 1 (WS): Sc in each of first 8 [8, 10, 10] sc, sc in closest unworked st down side of Heel, sc in next unworked st down side of Heel, sl st in side edge of Heel, turn. (10, [10, 12, 12] sc)Row 2: Sk sl st, sc in each of first 10 [10, 12, 12] sc, sc in closest unworked st down side of Heel, sc in next unworked st down side of Heel, sl st in side edge of Heel, turn. (12 [12, 14, 14] sc)Row 3: Sk sl st, sc in each of next 12 [12, 14, 14] sc, sc in closest unworked st down side of Heel, sl st in side edge of Heel, turn. (13 [13, 15, 15] sc)Next rows: Rep row 3, inc 1 sc on each row until you have 18 [20, 22, 24] sc along Heel.Next row: Sk sl st, sc in each of first 18 [20, 22, 24] sc, sc in sc with marker in first row of Heel, sl st in side edge at base of sc from first row of Heel, turn. (19 [21, 23, 25] sc)Next row: Sk sl st, sc in each of next 19 [21, 23, 25] sc, sc in closest unworked st down side of Heel, sl st in side edge of Heel, do not turn or fasten off. (20 [22, 24, 26] sc)LegRnd 1 (RS): (Dc, sc) in first sc, sk next dc, [(dc, sc) in next sc, sk next dc] across first 22 [24, 26, 28] sts along top of Foot, (dc, sc) in next sl st at base of Heel, [(dc, sc) in next sc, sk next sc] around to Heel sts, (dc, sc) in sl st at base of Heel. (44 [48, 52, 56] sc)Rnd 2: (Sc, dc) in first dc, sk next sc, [(sc, dc) in next dc, sk next sc] around. Place marker in first sc of rnd.Rnd 3: (Dc, sc) in first sc, sk next dc, [(dc, sc) in next sc, sk next dc] around.Rnds 47: [Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately] twice. At end of last rnd, join with sl st in first dc. Fasten off.Rnd 8: Thread beads onto yarn, with size E hook, join with sl st in last st, dc in same st, ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk next sc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk next sc] around, join with sl st in beg dc.Back Bar of ChainFig. 142 CROCHET! MAY 2008LACE-CUFFEDSOCKSSKI LLLEVELFI NI SHEDSI ZESInstructions given fit small; changes for medium, large and X-large are in [ ].FI NI SHEDMEASUREMENTSFoot circumference: 6 inches (small) [7 inches (medium), 8 inches (large), 9 inches (X-large)]Leg circumference: 7 inches (small) [8 inches (medium), 8 inches (large), 9 inches (X-large)]MATERI ALS Bernat Cool Crochet light (light worsted) weight yarn (1 oz/200 yds/50g per ball):2 [2, 2, 2] balls #74131 denim Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Stitch markersRnd 9: Bead ch (see Special Stitches), ch 5 (make chs loose to fit over arch of Foot), sk first dc, 2 chs, 1 sc and next 2 chs, [bead dc (see Special Stitches) in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 chs, 1 sc and next 2 chs] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.Rnd 10: Ch 5, sk frst dc and ch-1, sc in next ch, ch 2, sk next ch, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, sk next ch] around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5.Rnds 1120: [Rep rnds 9 and 10 alter-nately] 5 times.CufRnd 1: With size D hook, dc in first st, place marker in first st, hdc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next sc, hdc in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next dc, hdc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next sc, hdc in next ch-2 sp] around, do not join. (44 [48, 52, 56] sts)Rnds 26: Fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around first dc, hdc in next hdc, [fpdc around next dc, hdc in next hdc] around. At end of last rnd, join with sl st in beg fpdc. Fasten off.GAUGE16 sts in pattern = 4 inchesTake time to check gauge.PATTERNNOTESWork in continuous rounds, do not turn or join unless otherwise stated.Mark first stitch of each round.SOCKMake 2.Lace CufRow 1 (RS): Working from side to side, ch 12, sc in 9th ch from hook, ch 2, sk next 2 chs, 4 dc in last ch, turn.Row 2: Ch 4, sc in each of first 4 dc, ch 5, sk next 2 chs, next sc and next 2 chs, sc in next ch of ch-5, turn.Row 3: Ch 5, sk frst st, sc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 2, 4 dc in last sc, turn.Next rows: Rep rows 2 and 3 alter-nately until you have 13 [14, 15, 16] dc groups, end-ing with row 2.RibbingRnd 1: Now working in rnds and in ends of rows across the edge with ch sps, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next ch sp between sts, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch sp between sts] across to last sc and ch sp, sc in next sc, 3 [2, 3, 2] sc in last ch sp, join with sl st in beg sc. (40 [42, 46, 48] sc)Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), dc in next st, [hdc in next st, dc in next st] around, do not join (see Pattern Notes).Rnd 3: [Hdc in next st, fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next dc] around.Rnds 411: Rep rnd 3. At end of last rnd, join with sl st in beg hdc.Heel FlapRow 1: Now working in rows, ch 1, sc in each of first 20 [20, 22, 22] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Next rows: Rep row 2 until Heel mea-sures 2 inches in length, ending with WS row. Do not fasten off.Heel TurnRow 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts] twice, *sc in SOCKHOPMAY 2008CROCHETMAGAZINE.COM43A soft new mercerized cotton availablein 12 fresh summer colors. This is one of4 patterns to knit and crochet in N.Y. COTTONbooklet #035, available in stores or online.N.Y. YarnsN.Y. COTTONsign up forfree monthlynewsletterwww.nyyarns.comeach of next 3 [3, 4, 4] sts, [sc dec in next 2 sts] twice, rep from * once, sc in last st, turn. (14 [14, 16, 16] sc)Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec in next 2 sts, *sc i