LAURA ZANDER

FOREWORDS BYDEBORAH NORVILLE

ANDVANNA WHITE

FOREWORDS BYDEBORAH NORVILLE

ANDVANNA WHITE

LAURA ZANDERis the co-founder andco-owner of Jimmy BeansWool (jimmybeanswool.com),which was named by Inc.magazine as one of the 5,000fastest-growing privatecompanies in the U.S. for fiveyears (2009 through 2013).She and her husband, Doug,were both dot-com softwareengineers in SiliconValleybefore opening theirbrick-and-mortar and onlineyarn and fabric business inReno, Nevada. Laura is alsothe author of three otherbooks (all published bySixth&Spring Books):Knit Red and Sew Red, whichare part of her Stitch Redcampaign in support ofThe Heart Truth®; as well asStitch Mountain, a collectionof knitwear designs conceivedto help raise funds for theU.S. Ski and SnowboardTeam Foundation.

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�ochetR�CMore than just a crochet book, Crochet Redis a call to women to take better care of their hearthealth. Following Knit Red and Sew Red, Crochet Redis the third book published as part of the Stitch Redcampaign, created by Jimmy BeansWool founderLaura Zander in order to raise awareness about thedangers of heart disease with the help of the fiberarts community. Many of the top names in crochethave contributed their talents to Crochet Red,which features:

• Dozens of stunningoriginal designs,including sweaters,accessories, and homedécor, all crocheted inbeautiful shades of red yarn.

• Fascinating profiles of crochetsuperstars, in which they sharetheir own experiences withheart disease and tips for staying healthy.

• Facts and figures about heart diseaseand practical ways to keep you and yourheart in great shape.

• Delicious recipes that are good for bothyour heart and your taste buds!

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A portion of the proceeds fromCrochet Red will be donated tothe Foundation for the NationalInstitutes of Health (FNIH) insupport of The Heart Truth®.

STICK ITTO HEART DISEASE!More than thirty crochet celebrities have come together inCrochet Red to help raise awareness of heart disease, the number-onekiller of women in the United States.The fiber arts community hasa history of generosity in support of worthy causes, and in this booksome of the foremost figures in that community provide not onlydozens of gorgeous projects, but a wealth of information, tips, andpersonal stories about the importance of staying heart healthy.Pick up your hook and start crocheting for a great cause!

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, includingphotocopying, recording, or information storage-and-retrieval systems—without written permission of thepublisher.

The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects,and patterns are intended for the personal,noncommercial use of the retail purchaser and areunder federal copyright laws; they are not to bereproduced in any form for commercial use.Permission is granted to photocopy patterns for thepersonal use of the retail purchaser.

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Zander, Laura.Crochet red : crocheting for women’s heart health /Laura Zander.

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Editorial DirectorJOY AQUILINO

Developmental EditorLISA SILVERMAN

Art DirectorDIANE LAMPHRON

Yarn EditorJOANNA RADOW

Editorial/Art AssistantJOHANNA LEVY

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Instructions EditorsROBYN CHACHULAK. J. HAYKIM KOTARYSHIRI MORSTEPHANIE MRSEAMY POLCYNLORI STEINBERGMARY BETHTEMPLEBARBARAVAN ELSEN

Technical IllustrationsLORETTA DACHMANANDREA GRACIARENAULI MUNCH

DEDICATIONThis book is dedicated to the hundreds of women who shared theirstories of heart disease over the past two years.Thank you for being sohonest and open. Keep it up—you are making a difference!

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TILTING BLOCKS SHRUGpage 36� Deborah Norville/Rae Blackledge

SLOUCHY COWLpage 39� Edie Eckman

ASYMMETRICAL SWEATERpage 57� Jenny King

TEXTURED JACKETpage 60� Melissa Leapman

PEPLUM JACKETpage 16� Kathy Merrick

BOBBLE & CHECK COWLpage 22� Norah Gaughan

Contents�

A MESSAGE FROMTHE HEARTTRUTH 9

FOREWORD BY DEBORAH NORVILLE 10

FOREWORD BYVANNAWHITE 11

PREFACE 13

PROJECTS AND PROFILES 16–121

HEART-HEALTHY LIVING 122–131

Get the Facts! 124

ExerciseYour Heart 126

Cook Red 130

CROCHET KNOW-HOW 134–139

Abbreviations and Helpful Information 136

Basic Stitches 138

BONUS PATTERN: HEART SACHET 140

YARN RESOURCES 141

INDEX 142

CREDITS 143

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 144

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SCOTTIE PILLOWpage 64� Debbie Bliss/Kathy Merrick

FLOWER LACE SCARFpage 66� Iris Schreier

EYELET-STRIPE TUNICpage 69� MarieWallin

BEADED FELTED BAGpage 73� Nora Bellows

WOVEN CARDIGANpage 24� Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton

TUNISIAN CHEVRONSCARFpage 28� Sharon H. Silverman

PETAL CABLED HATpage 31� Linda Permann

GINGHAM AFGHANpage 34� Tanis Galik

VINTAGE TUNISIAN SHELLpage 42� Rohn Strong

HOODED SCARFpage 45� Drew Emborsky

MIXED MOTIF TOTEpage 48� Erika Knight

LACE SWING COATpage 51� Charles Voth

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VORTEX SLOUCHY HATpage 106� Jill Wright

YOGA BAGpage 109� Vickie Howell

MOCK NECK VESTpage 112� The Double Stitch Twins

SWEATER WITH COWLpage 116� Marly Bird

HEART-SHAPED COATpage 76� Nicky Epstein

FLORAL MOTIF WRAPpage 81� Dora Ohrenstein

OVERSIZED LACYPULLOVERpage 85� Deborah Newton

FLOWER GARLANDCOWLpage 89� Robyn Chachula

THREE-BUTTON MITTSpage 92� Kit Hutchin

REVERSIBLE WRAPpage 94� Mary Beth Temple

TUNISIAN SHRUGpage 97� Kristin Omdahl

MITERED BRICK THROWpage 102� Vanna White

A M E S S A G E F R O M T H E H E A R T T R U T H�

For instructionsto make thisheart-shapedsachet, seepage 140.�

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s The Heart Truth®

campaign is proud to have Jimmy Beans Wool and its inspiring campaignStitch Red, which raises awareness of women’s heart disease, as apartner. Our programs share a common goal: to educate women aboutthe risk factors for heart disease and encourage them to take actionto protect their heart health.

Stitch Red’s mission parallels that of The Heart Truth: to give women apersonal and urgent wake-up call about their number-one killer—heartdisease. The Heart Truth, along with its partners, empowers womento make a commitment to managing their potential risk for heartdisease. Although a woman’s risk increases between the ages of fortyand sixty, heart disease can affect women of any age—so it’s never toosoon or too late to take action for a healthy heart.

Our hope is that you’ll be inspired to share the Heart Truth® messagewith friends, family, and fellow crafters, so they become motivated tostart making healthy changes in their daily lives. Help each other takethe first steps toward a healthy diet: not smoking, getting regular physicalactivity, and maintaining a healthy weight. Reaching your goal of ahealthy lifestyle will help protect your heart for a lifetime.

We thank you for your continued support anddedication to women’s heart health!

Ann M.Taubenheim, Ph.D., M.S.N.Project Director, The Heart TruthNational Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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KATHY’S STORYKathy Merrick wanted to bean artist when she grew up, achildhood aspiration that turnedout quite accurate.With a greateye for color, Kathy createsstunning works of art using yarnas her canvas. Because of theway she collects different yarnsand weaves them together instriking and often daring colorcombinations, Kathy jokinglycalls herself a magpie—she’snot afraid to play withseemingly mismatched shadesand is attracted to brightcolors that others might shyaway from. Her adventurousstyle and deftness with colorinspired a spectacular book,Crochet in Color:Techniques andDesigns for Playing with Color.That’s exactly what Kathyencourages crocheters to do:play! She loves to teach othersto find inspiration andexperiment with color in theircrafting. Kathy’s father sufferedfrom rheumatic fever as achild, which later led to heartdisease; his struggle inspiredher to get on board with theStitch Red campaign.

KATHY’S TIPTAKE ADVANTAGE OFYOUR SURROUNDINGS!Kathy takes long walks in thebeautiful Morris Arboretumand Fairmount Park in nearbyPhiladelphia.

PelumJacketSTITCH GLOSSARYCl (cluster) [Yo, pull up anextended lp in indicated st or sp]4 times; yo and draw through all9 lps on hook, ch 1.

BORDER PATTERN(multiple of 12 sts plus 3, ch 1extra for foundation)Set-up row 1 Sc in 2nd ch fromhook; *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in nextch; rep from * to end.Set-up row 2 Sc in first sc, *ch 1,sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc; repfrom * to end.Row 1 Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1,sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc;*ch 5, sk next 2 ch-1 sps,sl st in next ch-1 sp 2 rowsbelow, ch 5, sk 2 ch-1 sps, sc innext sc, ch 1, sc in next sc; repfrom * to end.Row 2 Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, skch-1 sp, sc in next sc; *[ch 1, skch-1 sp, dc in next skipped sc ofprev row] 4 times, ch 1, sc in nextsc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc innext sc; rep from * to end.Rep rows 1 and 2 for border pat.

BODY PATTERN(multiple of 4 sts plus 1, begset-up with 2 extra sts)Set-up row 1 Sc in 1st sc, (ch 3,cl) in same st, sk 4 sts, (sc, ch 3, cl)in next st, *sk 3 sts, (sc, ch 3, cl) innext st, rep from * to last 5 sts, sk4 sts, sc in last st.Set-up row 2 Ch 3, cl in first sc,(sc, ch 3, cl) in each ch-3 sp tolast sp, sc in last sp.Row 1 Ch 3, cl in first sc, (sc, ch 3,cl) in each sp to end.

SIZESInstructions are written forsize X-Small. Changes for Small,Medium, Large, and X-Largeare in parentheses.(Shown in size Small.)

MEASUREMENTSBUST (BUTTONED)28½ (33, 36½, 40¾, 44½)"/72.5(84, 93.5, 103.5, 113)cm

LENGTH23 (24, 25, 26, 27)"/58.5(61, 63.5, 66, 68.5)cm

MATERIALS• 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) 3½oz/100g hanks(each approx 525yd/480m) ofSwans Island Company NaturalColors Collection Fingering(organic merino) in garnet

• Size D/3 (3.25mm) crochethook or size to obtain gauge

• 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) buttons, ¾"/2cmdiameter

GAUGE28 sts and 14 rows = 4"/10cmover body pat using size D/3(3.25mm) crochet hook.�Take time to check gauge.

A button-down jacket with a flattering peplum shapefeatures a pretty border pattern repeated at the collar, waist,sleeves, buttonband, and bottom.

Row 2 Ch 3, cl in first ch-3 sp,(sc, ch 3, cl) in each sp to last sp,sc in last sp.Rep rows 1 and 2 for body pat.

NOTEJacket is worked in one pieceback and forth to underarm, thendivided for fronts and back.

BODYHIPCh 220 (244, 268, 292, 316), andwork set-up rows 1 and 2 ofborder pat.Work rows 1 and 2 of borderpat 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) times, then workrow 1 once more.Next row (WS) Ch 1, sc in eachsc and ch-1 sp across—219(243, 267, 291, 315) sts.Work set-up rows 1 and 2 ofbody pat, then work rows 1 and2 of body pat until piecemeasures 6½ (7, 7½, 8,8½)"/16.5 (18, 19, 20.5, 21.5)cm,ending after a pat row 1.Next row (WS) Ch 1, work171 (195, 219, 243, 267) evenlyacross row.

WAISTWork set-up row 2 of borderpat twice.Work rows 1 and 2 of borderpat 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) times, thenwork row 1 once more.Next row (WS) Ch 1, work189 (221, 245, 273, 297) evenlyacross row.

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NICKY’S STORYNicky Epstein’s unique, well-thought-out, and often quirkydesigns are instantlyrecognizable and have givenlife to over twenty books,including Crocheting on theEdge and Crochet for Dolls.After her gorgeous designfor Knit Red, we couldn’t waitto have her back for CrochetRed ! It is important to Nickyto use her work to promoteworthy causes. She has lostfamily and friends to heartdisease and hopes to raiseawareness of how serious adanger it is to women. It’s hardto fit exercise and a healthydiet into Nicky’s busylifestyle—after all, she’d ratherbe sitting down to design orcrochet! Living in NewYork,she gets in plenty of walking,especially when she knowsshe’ll be sitting later. Shealso substitutes vegetable oilsfor animal fats, limits redmeat and salt, and enjoystreats in moderation: stick toone piece of that antioxidant-rich dark chocolate!

16 sts and 10 rows = 4"/10cmin FPdc using size H/8 (5mm)crochet hook.�Take time to check gauges.

STITCH GLOSSARYFPdc (front post double crochet)Yo, insert hook from front to backto front around post of indicatedst, draw up a lp, [yo and drawthrough 2 lps on hook] twice.BPdc (back post double crochet)Yo, insert hook from back to frontto back around post of indicatedst, draw up a lp, [yo and drawthrough 2 lps on hook] twice.FPtr (front post treble crochet)Yo twice, insert hook fromfront to back to front aroundpost of indicated st, draw up a lp,[yo and draw through 2 lps onhook] 3 times.BPtr (back post treble crochet)Yo twice, insert hook fromback to front to back aroundpost of indicated st, draw up a lp,[yo and draw through 2 lps onhook] 3 times.

CROCODILE STITCHCh a multiple of 6 plus 4.Row 1 (RS) 2 tr in 4th ch fromhook, *ch 2, sk 2 ch, 2 tr in nextch; rep from * to end.Row 2 Ch 3, turn (turn work 90degrees to crochet around prevtr on row below), *5 tr aroundpost of first tr of 2-tr group fromtop to base, ch 1, 5 tr aroundpost of second tr of 2-tr groupfrom base to top (scale made),sk next 2-tr group; rep from *to last 2-tr group, 5 tr around

SIZESInstructions are written forsize Small. Changes forMedium, Large, and X-Largeare in parentheses. (Shown insize Small.)

MEASUREMENTSBUST 34 (38½, 42¾, 471⁄8)"/86.5(97.5, 108.5, 119.5)cm

BOTTOM EDGE 61¼ (65¾, 70,74½)"/155.5 (167, 177.5, 189)cm

BACK LENGTH (NOTINCLUDING COLLAR)15 (15, 17, 17)"/38 (38, 43, 43)cm

MATERIALS• 10 (11, 12, 13) 3½oz/100ghanks (each approx220yd/201m) of CascadeYarns220 Superwash (superwashwool) in #893 ruby

• One each sizes H/8 and I/9(5 and 5.5mm) crochet hookor size to obtain gauge

• Stitch marker

•Tapestry needle

• 2 yards of 3⁄8" velvet ribbon

• 3 buttons, 11⁄8" diameter(shown: JHB Buttons by NickyEpstein, #93366 Lancelot)

GAUGES2 scales and 8 rows = 4"/10cmby 3¾"/9.5cm over crocodilest using size I/9 (5.5mm)crochet hook.

This showstopping sweater is all drama and all hear t,with deep textures, asymmetrical fronts and back, and a velvetribbon woven through the collar.

post of first tr of 2-tr group fromtop to base, ch 1, 5 tr aroundpost of second tr of 2-tr groupfrom base to top.Row 3 Ch 3, turn, *2 tr bet next2-tr group (in center of scale),ch 2, 2 tr bet next 2-tr group(crochet between tr of unworked2-tr group below and ALSOcatch the ch-2 between scales),ch 2; rep from * to last 2-trgroup, 2 tr bet next 2-tr group.Row 4 Ch 3, turn (turn work 90degrees to crochet around prevtr on row below), *sk next 2-trgroup, 5 tr around post of first trof 2-tr group from top to base,ch 1, 5 tr around post of secondtr of 2-tr group from base to top;rep from * to last 2-tr group, sklast 2-tr group.Row 5 Ch 3, turn, 2 tr bet firstskipped 2-tr group below andALSO crochet around last tr ofprev scale, *ch 2, 2 tr bet next 2-trgroup (in center of scale), ch 2,2 tr bet next 2-tr group (crochetbetween last tr of next scale andfirst tr of prev scale, catching ch-2bet scales); rep from * to end.Rep rows 2–5 for crocodile st,ending with 2 tr bet next(skipped) 2-tr group.

NOTES1) Cardigan is worked frombottom edge to yoke in one piece.Sleeves are worked directly ontothe armhole down to the cuff.

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VICKIE’S STORYVickie Howell does it all: shedesigns, writes, hosts, andconsults for HGTV’s KnittyGritty, is a spokeswomanfor Craft Corps, whichencourages crafters to sharetheir stories, and is also a busymom! So we’re overjoyed thatshe contributed a design toCrochet Red. Vickie supportsother great causes: shefounded the Purple StitchProject to help children withseizure disorders, and is activein the Epilepsy Foundation.Vickie lives in trendy, artisticAustin, where she findsinspiration in the people andsights, including vintageshops—anything bright isliable to catch her eye! Vickie’sfamily is fortunate enough tohave avoided heart disease,but she’s still aware of the risk:Texas was named in a study ofareas prone to obesity, a hugeindicator for heart problems.Luckily, she’s a fantastic andhealthy cook: her vegetarianchili could win a chili cook-off,even in Texas!

Yoga Bag

STITCH GLOSSARYHdc2togYo, insert hook inindicated st and draw up a lp,yo, insert hook in next st anddraw up a lp, yo, draw throughall 5 lps on hook.FPhdcYo, insert hook aroundpost of next st at frontof work, inserting hook fromright to left, yo, pull throughpost, yo, draw through all lpson hook.

MEASUREMENTSLENGTH26"/66cm

CIRCUMFERENCE16"/40.5cm

MATERIALS• 1 2.4oz/70g skein (eachapprox 282yd/258m)of Bernat Cotton-ish by VickieHowell (cotton/acrylic) in#85434 crimson twine

• Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hookor size to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

• 28½"/72.5cm x 1½"/4cmpiece of cotton fabric

• Coordinating thread andsewing needle

GAUGE14 sts/2 pat reps and4 rows = 3½"/9cm over shellpat using size G/6 (4mm)crochet hook.�Take time to check gauge.

A simple, open mesh pattern and a fabric-linedhandle make a caddy for your yoga mat that willget you to the gym in style.

BPhdcYo, insert hook aroundpost of next st at front ofwork, inserting hook from left toright, yo, pull through post, yo,draw through all lps on hook.

NOTES1) Bag is worked from the topdown in the round. Do not turnwork at the end of each rnd.

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MARLY’S STORYMarly Bird learned to crochetfrom her grandmother whileat the University of Coloradoand was soon stitching duringlectures and on track-and-fieldtrips. After college, she wentinto finance but couldn’tignore the world of crafts:fiber arts, not finance, was forher. She quit her job andstarted a podcast, TheYarnThing. Marly’s designs haveappeared in magazines such asKnit Simple and InterweaveCrochet, along with severalbooks, including threeespecially for plus-size women.Designing for curvy women isnear and dear to Marly’sheart; she teaches a Craftsyclass called Curvy Knits,focusing on fitting techniques.She’s lost family members toheart disease, and as a formerathlete, she knows theimportance of a healthylifestyle and taking care of herheart. Her design is inspiredby Rosemary Chapman, adear friend who lost her sonto heart disease.

MARLY’S TIPWITHTHREE KIDS ANDTHREE DOGS, Marly has notrouble getting exercise!Having active pets is a greatway for you to stay active.

Sweater with CowlSTITCH GLOSSARYDc2tog (double crochet 2together)Yo and pull up a loopin next dc, yo and draw through2 loops, sk next dc, yo and pullup a loop in next dc, yo anddraw through 2 loops, yo anddraw through all 3 loops onhook—2 sts decreased.

ASYMMETRICALPATTERN(multiple of 7 sts plus 4)Row 1 (RS) (4 dc, ch 2, dc) in 7thch from hook, [sk 6 ch, (4 dc, ch2, dc) in next ch] to last 4 ch, sk 3ch, dc in last ch.Row 2 Ch 2, [(4 dc, ch 2, dc) innext ch-2 sp] across, dc in t-ch.Rep row 2 for asymmetrical pat.

ASYMMETRICALPATTERN DECREASESDec row 1 Ch 4, (dc, ch 2, dc) in1st ch-2 sp, [(4 dc, ch 2, dc) innext ch-2 sp] to last ch-2 sp, 4 dcin last ch-2 sp, tr in t-ch.Dec row 2 Ch 3, (dc, ch 1, dc) in1st dc, [(4 dc, ch 2, dc) in nextch-2 sp] to last ch-2 sp, 3 dc inlast ch-2 sp, dc in t-ch.Dec row 3 Ch 4, [(4 dc, ch 2, dc)in next ch-2 sp] across, sk lastch-1 sp, tr in t-ch.

PINEAPPLE PATTERN(multiple of 21 sts plus 3)Row 1 (RS) (Dc, ch 1, dc) in 7thch from hook, ch 2, sk 4 ch, *(dc,ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 2, sk 3 ch,(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 2, sk 4ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 2,sk 3 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch,

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SIZESInstructions are written for sizeX-Small. Changes for Small.Medium, Large, and X-Largeare in parentheses.(Shown in size Small.)

MEASUREMENTSBUST35 (39½, 42, 46½,51½)"/89 (100, 106.5, 118,130.5)cm

LENGTH26 (26, 27, 28, 29½)"/66(66, 68.5, 71, 75)cm

MATERIALS• 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) 3½oz/100g hanks(each approx 328yd/300m) ofBijou Spun Sport Weight (yak) indeep red (A)

• 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) 1¾oz/50gballs (each approx 435yd/398m)of Bijou Spun Seraphim(angora/viscose) inpomegranate (B)

• Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochethook or size to obtain gauge

•Tapestry needle

A perfect layering piece for any season is crochetedin two luxuriously soft yarns, with three-quar tersleeves and an attached cowl.

ch 2, sk 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in nextch, ch 2, sk 4 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) ch2; rep from * to last 13 ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch, ch 2, sk 3 ch, (dc,ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 2, sk 4 ch,(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 1, sk 2ch, dc in last ch.Row 2 Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and1 ch here and throughout), [dc innext dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc innext dc, ch 2] across to last 2 dc,dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp,dc in next dc, ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc innext ch.Row 3 Ch 4, sk next dc, [(dc, ch 1,dc) in next dc, sk next 2 dc andch-sp, ch 2] across to last 3 dc,(dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, ch 1, dcin 3rd st of t-ch.Row 4 Rep row 2.Row 5 Ch 4, dc2tog, [ch 3,dc2tog] across, ch 1, dc in 3rd stof t-ch.Row 6 Ch 3 (counts as dc hereand throughout), (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in dc2tog, ch 4, sc in nextdc2tog, ch 6, sc in next dc2tog, ch4, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in nextdc2tog, ch 3, sk next dc2tog, (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc2tog, ch4, sc in next dc2tog, ch 6, sc innext dc2tog, ch 4; rep from * tolast dc2tog, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) inlast dc2tog, dc in top st of t-ch.Row 7 Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) inch-2 sp, ch 1, 9 tr in next ch-6 sp,ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in nextch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) innext ch-2 sp, ch 1, 9 tr in nextch-6 sp, ch 1; rep from * to lastch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in lastch-2 sp, dc in top st of t-ch.

GAUGE6 reps and 14 rows = 7"/18cmover asymmetrical pat using sizeF/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.�Take time to check gauge.

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Iintermediate-level projectsBeaded Felted Bag 73–75Eyelet-StripeTunic 69–72Floral MotifWrap 81–84Flower Lace Scarf 66–68Lace Swing Coat 51–56Mitered BrickThrow 102–105Oversized Lacy Pullover 85–88Petal Cabled Hat 31–33Sweater with Cowl 116–121Textured Jacket 60–63Tilting Blocks Shrug 36–38VintageTunisian Shell 42–44Vortex Slouchy Hat 106–108

JjacketsPeplum Jacket 16–21Textured Jacket 60–63

KKing, Jenny 57Knight, Erika 48

LLace Swing Coat 51–56Leapman, Melissa 60

MMerrick, Kathy 16, 64metric conversion 136Mitered BrickThrow 102–105Mitts,Three-Button 92–93Mixed MotifTote 48–50Mock NeckVest 112–115

NNewton, Deborah 85Nicholas, Kristin 140Norville, Deborah 10, 36

Aabbreviations 136accessoriesBeaded Felted Bag 73–75Bobble & Check Cowl 22–23Mixed MotifTote 48–50Floral MotifWrap 81–84Flower Garland Cowl 89–91Flower Lace Scarf 66–68Hooded Scarf 45–47Petal Cabled Hat 31–33ReversibleWrap 94–96Slouchy Cowl 39–41Three-Button Mitts 92–93Tunisian Chevron Scarf 28–30Vortex Slouchy Hat 106–108

adjustable ring 139Asymmetrical Sweater 57–59

BbagsBeaded Felted Bag 73–75Mixed MotifTote 48–50Yoga Bag 109–111Beaded Felted Bag 73–75

Bellows, Nora 73Bird, Marly 116Blackledge, Rae 36blanketsGingham Afghan 34–35Mitered BrickThrow 102–105

Bliss, Debbie 64Bobble & Check Cowl 22–23

CcardigansSweater with Cowl 116–121Woven Cardigan 24–27

Chachula, Robyn 89coatsHeart-Shaped Coat 76–80Lace Swing Coat 51–56

cowlsBobble & Check Cowl 22–23Flower Garland Cowl 89Slouchy Cowl 39–41

crochet know-how 134–139

Ddouble crochet 139

Eeasy-level projectsBobble & Check Cowl 22–23Flower Garland Cowl 89–91Gingham Afghan 34–35Hooded Scarf 45–47Mock NeckVest 112–115ReversibleWrap 94–96Scottie Pillow 64–65Slouchy Cowl 39–41Three-Button Mitts 92–93Tunisian Chevron Scarf 28–30Woven Cardigan 24–27Yoga Bag 109–111

Eckman, Edie 39Emborsky, Drew 45Epstein, Nicky 76exercise 126–129experienced-level projectsAsymmetrical Sweater 57–59Heart-Shaped Coat 76–80Mixed MotifTote 48–50Peplum Jacket 16–21Tunisian Shrug 97–101Eyelet-StripeTunic 69–72

FFloral MotifWrap 81–84Flower Garland Cowl 89–91Flower Lace Scarf 66–68foundation chain 138

GGalik,Tanis 34Gaughan, Norah 22Gingham Afghan 34–35

Hhalf double crochet 139Hamilton, CorneliaTuttle 24hatsPetal Cabled Hat 31–33Vortex Slouchy Hat 106–108

heart-attack signs 125heart disease resources 129heart-healthy living 122–133Heart Sachet 140Heart-Shaped Coat 76–80home décorGingham Afghan 34–35Heart Sachet 140Mitered BrickThrow 102–105Scottie Pillow 64–65

Hooded Scarf 45–47hooks, crochet 136Howell,Vickie 109Hutchin, Kit 92

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OOhrenstein, Dora 81Omdahl, Kristin 97Oversized Lacy Pullover 85–88

PPeplum Jacket 16–21Permann, Linda 31Petal Cabled Hat 31–33Pillow, Scottie 64–65

Rrecipes 130–133ReversibleWrap 94–96

SscarvesFlower Lace Scarf 66–68Hooded Scarf 45–47Tunisian Chevron Scarf 28–30Schreier, Iris 66Scottie Pillow 64–65shawls see wrapsshrugsTilting Blocks Shrug 36–38Tunisian Shrug 97–101Silverman, Sharon H. 28Simmons, Erika & Monika 112single crochet 138skill level key 136(see also easy-level projects;intermediate-level projects;experienced-level projects)slipknot 138slip stitch 138Slouchy Cowl 39–41Strong, Rohn 42

sweaters (see also cardigans,coats, jackets, shrugs)Asymmetrical Sweater 57–59Eyelet-StripeTunic 69–72Heart-Shaped Coat 76–80Lace Swing Coat 51–56Mock NeckVest 112–115Oversized Lacy Pullover 85–88Peplum Jacket 16–21Sweater with Cowl 116–121Textured Jacket 60–63Tilting Blocks Shrug 36–38Tunisian Shrug 97–101VintageTunisian Shell 42–44Woven Cardigan 24–27Sweater with Cowl 116–121

TTemple, Mary Beth 94Textured Jacket 60–63Three-Button Mitts 92–93Tilting Blocks Shrug 36–38Tote, Mixed Motif 48–50Tunisian Chevron Scarf 28–30Tunisian crochet projectsTunisian Chevron Scarf 28–30Tunisian Shrug 97–101VintageTunisian Shell 42–44Tunisian Shrug 97–101

VVest, Mock Neck 112–115VintageTunisian Shell 42–44Vortex Slouchy Hat 106–108Voth, Charles 51

WWallin, Marie 69White,Vanna 11, 102Woven Cardigan 24–27wrapsFloral MotifWrap 81–84ReversibleWrap 94–96Wright, Jill 106

Yyarn resources 141yarn weight system, standard 137Yoga Bag 109–111

PORTRAITS OF DESIGNERSp. 16: Patrick Moosp. 22: ChrisVaccarop. 24: Michael Luppinop. 28:Alan B. Silvermanp. 31: Jarrod Sumpterp. 34: MelWhitep. 36:Timothy SandersWhitep. 39: Mark Millerp. 42: Harrison Stonep. 45: Gary Hickmanp. 48:Alastair Muirp. 51: SebastianVothp. 57: Barry Alsopp. 60: HeatherWestonp. 64: Richard Burnsp. 66: Elliot Schreierp. 69: Sheila Rockp. 73: R.A. Sullivanp. 76: Rose Callahanp. 81: Dora Ohrensteinp. 85: Selma Moss-Wardp. 89: Mark Chachulap. 92: Keith Brofskyp. 94:Alex Kaplanp. 97:Aaron Millerp. 102: Grant Delinp. 106: Richard Hanleyp. 109: Jack Deutschp. 112: Jim Fornip. 116: Karen Jullianop. 140: Jack Deutsch

� CREDITS

Crochet Red is my third book to be published, and if I havelearned anything, it would be that authoring books does notget easier the more you publish. Each volume is a uniquejourney with its own challenges and rewards, and I amextremely grateful to have had the support of so manyincredible individuals throughout the course of creating theStitch Red books. Knit Red, Sew Red, and now Crochet Redhave all given me the opportunity to collaborate withtalented designers, exceptional yarn companies, and thewonderful staff at Sixth&Spring Books; I am honored to havehad the pleasure of working with all of you to createsomething so meaningful and close to my heart.

I offer an extra-special thank you to the following individualswho went above and beyond and were integral in makingCrochet Red the book you are holding in your hands, a bookwe are all so proud of.

Leanne Spinazola, for jumping in at the last minute withouthesitation.Thank you for keeping so many details organized,for researching, writing, and editing (Heather Boyd, too!), forturning my random thoughts into intelligible sentences . . . andfor simply being LeAwesome.

Rose Callahan, for being the best photographer in the world.Your pictures bring the Stitch Red books to life, and it isbecause of you and super-talented stylist Khaliah Jones thatthey are so successful.

Kaity Ocean, for working tirelessly to make this Stitch Redcampaign everything it is today.You have poured your heartand soul (and a few glasses of red wine!) into this project . . .and it shows!

I would like to reiterate a most sincere thank you to all thedesigners and yarn companies who so selflessly dedicatedtheir time and energy to this project.Without yourenthusiasm, creativity, and passion, Crochet Red would nothave become an exceptional resource, and I am truly gratefulto have you as part of this book. If we can get just oneperson to pay better attention to heart health as a result ofour efforts, we have succeeded.Together.

Last but certainly not least, I want to give a heartfelt thanksto the people in my day-to-day life who cheered me onthrough this endeavor: my family and friends at Jimmy BeansWool. Both the staff members and the customers of theBiggest LittleYarn Shop in Reno are a constant source ofinspiration, technical expertise, moral support, and just plainfun.Thank you all for being the bedrock underneath thismountain we’re building together.�

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LAURA ZANDER

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LAURA ZANDERis the co-founder andco-owner of Jimmy BeansWool (jimmybeanswool.com),which was named by Inc.magazine as one of the 5,000fastest-growing privatecompanies in the U.S. for fiveyears (2009 through 2013).She and her husband, Doug,were both dot-com softwareengineers in SiliconValleybefore opening theirbrick-and-mortar and onlineyarn and fabric business inReno, Nevada. Laura is alsothe author of three otherbooks (all published bySixth&Spring Books):Knit Red and Sew Red, whichare part of her Stitch Redcampaign in support ofThe Heart Truth®; as well asStitch Mountain, a collectionof knitwear designs conceivedto help raise funds for theU.S. Ski and SnowboardTeam Foundation.

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�ochetR�CMore than just a crochet book, Crochet Redis a call to women to take better care of their hearthealth. Following Knit Red and Sew Red, Crochet Redis the third book published as part of the Stitch Redcampaign, created by Jimmy BeansWool founderLaura Zander in order to raise awareness about thedangers of heart disease with the help of the fiberarts community. Many of the top names in crochethave contributed their talents to Crochet Red,which features:

• Dozens of stunningoriginal designs,including sweaters,accessories, and homedécor, all crocheted inbeautiful shades of red yarn.

• Fascinating profiles of crochetsuperstars, in which they sharetheir own experiences withheart disease and tips for staying healthy.

• Facts and figures about heart diseaseand practical ways to keep you and yourheart in great shape.

• Delicious recipes that are good for bothyour heart and your taste buds!

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A portion of the proceeds fromCrochet Red will be donated tothe Foundation for the NationalInstitutes of Health (FNIH) insupport of The Heart Truth®.

STICK ITTO HEART DISEASE!More than thirty crochet celebrities have come together inCrochet Red to help raise awareness of heart disease, the number-onekiller of women in the United States.The fiber arts community hasa history of generosity in support of worthy causes, and in this booksome of the foremost figures in that community provide not onlydozens of gorgeous projects, but a wealth of information, tips, andpersonal stories about the importance of staying heart healthy.Pick up your hook and start crocheting for a great cause!

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