Charity Guide

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 Charity Guide
for Crocheters

Your passion for crochet can make a difference in the lives

of those facing ill health or unfortunate life events.

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EDITORIAL STAFF
Senior Product Director: Pam Stebbins
Editorial Production Director: Tona Jolly
Introduction
Creative Art Director: Katherine Laughlin
Technical Writer: Lois J. Long
Technical Editors: Linda A. Daley,
Cathy Hardy, and Sarah Green.
C rocheters love sharing the warmth
of their handmade creations,
and this book makes it easy with
Editorial Writer: Susan Frantz Wiles
Art Category Manager: Lora Puls a collection of the most popular
Graphic Artist: Victoria Temple
Photography Technical Manager: charity projects, from hats and
Stephanie Johnson scarves to blankets and toys.
Prepress Technician: Janie Marie Wright
Contributing Photographer: Ken West
Contributing Photo Stylist: Sondra Daniel If you’re new to charity crochet, the general guidelines on
BUSINESS STAFF pages 4-5 will answer many of your basic questions, such as
President and Chief Executive Officer: what type of yarn to use and whether you should attach a
Fred F. Pruss
Senior Vice President of Operations: label. You’ll also get ideas on how to find local organizations
Jim Dittrich that need your items, so that your work benefits your own
Vice President of Retail Sales:
Martha Adams community. If you want to extend your outreach, see pages
Chief Financial Officer: Tiffany P. Childers 6-7 for a list of some popular national organizations that
Controller: Teresa Eby
Information Technology Director: distribute handmade donations.
Brian Roden
Director of E-Commerce: Mark Hawkins
Manager of E-Commerce: Robert Young People who don’t crochet or knit may question why anyone
would invest their time and money making handmade
Copyright © 2016 by Leisure Arts, Inc., items for charity, when comparable items are readily
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72113‑6738, www.leisurearts.com. All rights available in stores. However, anyone who has ever worked
reserved. This publication is protected with a group serving the needy knows that the handmade
under federal copyright laws. Reproduction
or distribution of this publication or any factor is what makes your gifts special. People are touched
other Leisure Arts publication, including
publications which are out of print, is
when they realize that a stranger has made something from
prohibited unless specifically authorized. the heart, just for them.
This includes, but is not limited to, any
form of reproduction or distribution on or
through the Internet, including posting,
Don’t underestimate how much the act of crocheting will
scanning, or e-mail transmission.
help you, too. The repetitive moves make it helpful for stress
We have made every effort to ensure
that these instructions are accurate relief and distraction from worries. The creative outlet also
and complete. We cannot, however, be gives a sense of accomplishment and
responsible for human error, typographical
mistakes, or variations in individual work. well-being. Charity crochet can even help
Library of Congress Control Number: fight depression or feelings of isolation.
2016930435
ISBN-13/EAN: 978-1-4647-4453-2
UPC: 0-28906-06659-3 To discover what type of charity project
appeals most to you, browse through the
designs beginning on page 8. Then get
ready to feel good about yourself
while helping others at the same time!
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 Table of Contents
How You Can Help...................................................................4
Warm Up America! Blocks.....................................................8
Hooded Scarf..........................................................................10
Man’s Cap.................................................................................12
Man’s Muffler............................................................................14
Kid’s Hat....................................................................................16
Preemie Cap............................................................................18
Baby Blanket............................................................................20
Woman’s Cap & Mittens.......................................................23
Kid’s Scarf..................................................................................26
Baby Booties............................................................................28
Kid’s Slippers............................................................................30
Puppet Mittens.......................................................................33
Pocket Lap Robe....................................................................38
Cuddle Bunny..........................................................................42
Woman’s Slippers...................................................................46
Scrap Afghan...........................................................................48
Pet Blanket & Toy...................................................................50
Football.....................................................................................54
General Instructions..............................................................57

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 How You Can Help
GENERAL INFORMATION
Verify needs and guidelines
Community service programs have specific guidelines
that are subject to change, so it’s good to contact them
before making or shipping your donations. They may
accept only items made of certain fibers or have special
needs for particular items. For organizations found on the
Internet or in older publications, contact them to make
sure the program is still active.
Use easy-care yarns
Many groups request that items be made with yarns that
can be machine washed and dried. Some prefer washable
wool because of its natural warmth, but others require
cotton or synthetic yarns for sensitive skin or allergies.
Health and safety matters
For infection control, items should be made out of new
materials.
Do not use safety pins or straight pins. Tags may be
attached with string or a length of yarn instead.
Avoid fringe, tassels, or openwork patterns that could
become tangled underfoot or caught in wheelchair
mechanisms.
For babies and toddlers, avoid choking hazards. These
include ties, drawstrings, buttons, etc.
Items for pets should be closely worked for warmth and
safety. Yarn ends should be double-knotted and fastened
off with long lengths woven through the work to prevent
unraveling.
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Keep items fresh and clean
Some recipients are allergic or sensitive to odors from
homes with smokers or pets. Popular odor-removal
methods include washing with vinegar or borax and
hanging outdoors in sun.
Share excess yarn
Consider donating excess yarn to groups so that other
volunteers can turn it into finished items. Schools,
rehabilitation groups, and prison ministries also like to
receive yarn donations for teaching programs or therapy.
Fiber and care labels
Tags with sizing and care information are helpful to the
distribution groups and recipients. The tag template
included on page 64 may be photocopied and attached
with a string or length of yarn.
Privacy matters
Groups want to know who their contributors are, but
most do not allow “made by” tags with names on the
individual items.
Avoid religious messages
Some charitable organizations cannot accept items that
might cause them to be perceived as religious based,
because it could jeopardize their funding. As Binky Patrol
guidelines say, “Please respect this. The love you put
into your binky will not be lessened by following this
guideline.”
LOCAL OUTREACH
Many crocheters start out making things for family and friends and then extend their help to others. Local organizations
that accept handmade items include hospitals and clinics, children’s agencies, veterans’ groups, retirement homes,
nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, homeless shelters, pet shelters, churches, civic groups, disaster relief agencies, law
enforcement agencies, and community service agencies. Many have volunteer programs or auxiliary groups that you
may contact about donating handmade items; some work year-round and some only gear up during special times.

Lap robes for sick and elderly
When health concerns make it necessary for someone to
move to a nursing home or assisted care community, the
lifestyle change can be disorienting and frightening. A
handmade lap robe or afghan can provide comfort and
daily proof that the recipient has not been forgotten.
The size of a lap robe should be determined by the size of
the recipient. For example, 28" x 36" may be sufficient for
a slender person of short to medium height, while a larger
person may need a lap robe 36" x 45" or more. The 33" x
40" Pocket Lap Robe on page 38 is a good universal size
that can be customized for men or women by your choice
of colors and pocket trims. For other sizes, use the Warm
Up America! Blocks on pages 8-9.
Be sure to use yarn that can be washed and dried by
machine in an industrial laundry. Also sew a piece of
white fabric to the item so the recipient’s name can be
written on it, to ensure its return to the proper person.
Caps for those with hair loss
Cancer patients and others with hair loss appreciate soft,
washable, hand-made caps. These gifts not only show
that someone cares but also help the wearer feel more
comfortable with their changing appearance.
Research by phone or online will help you find hospitals
and clinics who want cap donations. There are also
charitable organizations that work regionally to distribute
caps. You can locate a number of these through Internet
searches for “chemo caps.”
When you consider what kind of yarn to use, remember
that a natural yarn like cotton is preferable during
warm months or when the cap will be worn indoors.
Chemotherapy patients also prefer a pattern that covers
the sides and back of the head. The hats on pages 12, 16,
and 23 give sizes for men, women, and children.

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NATIONWIDE PROGRAMS
To broaden your outreach, consider sending your crocheted items to an organization that responds to needs across the
country. The programs below and opposite are some popular favorites. For more choices, ask for recommendations from
friends who knit or crochet, check online forums in social media groups or on knit and crochet industry websites, or go
online and search for “charity crochet.”
Soldiers’ Angels
Founded in 2003 by Patti Patton-Bader while her son
was in Iraq, Soldiers’ Angels is dedicated to supporting
veterans of all generations, wounded and deployed
military personnel, and their families. “May No Soldier Go
Unloved” encapsulates their motivation.
Sewing and Crafting Team volunteers collect crocheted,
knitted, loomed, sewn, quilted, woven, and crafted items,
including lap robes, hats, baby blankets, and other items.
To learn more, visit soldiersangels.org and click on How
We Help/Other Support. You may also contact Soldiers’
Angels, 2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 310, San Antonio, Texas
78217, (210) 629-0020.
Snuggles Project
Founded in 1996 by Rae French, president of Hugs for
Homeless Animals, the Snuggles Project has provided
more than a million security blankets for shelter animals.
The primary purpose of the Snuggle is to provide physical
and psychological comfort at a time when the animal
feels the most vulnerable and hopeless.
Snuggles may be donated directly to participating
shelters listed in the Worldwide Shelter Directory at
h4ha.org.
Visit snugglesproject.org or contact Snuggles Project/
Hugs for Homeless Animals, 12725 SW Millikan Way,
STE 300, Beaverton, OR 97005, (503) 828-9826
or toll-free (888) 871-1975, snuggles@h4ha.org.
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Project Linus
The mission of Project Linus is to provide love, a sense of
security, warmth, and comfort to children, ages newborn
to 18 years, who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise
in need through new, handmade blankets and afghans.
Blankets are collected locally and distributed in hospitals,
shelters, social service agencies, or wherever needed.
Volunteers in nearly 400 chapters in 50 states have
delivered more than 5.7 million blankets since Karen
Loucks founded the group in 1995. All styles of blankets
are welcome, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece
blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving
blankets.
To locate a chapter in your area, visit ProjectLinus.org or
contact Project Linus National Headquarters, P.O. Box 5621,
Bloomington, IL 61702-5621, (309) 585-0686.
Binky Patrol, Inc.
When babies or children experience serious illness, abuse,
abandonment, or homelessness, Binky Patrol makes
it their mission to help provide comfort and warmth.
Since 1996, volunteers who crochet, knit, quilt, or sew
have created hundreds of thousands of blankets called
“binkies” for children ages newborn to 18.
The organization has more than 120 chapters of
blanket-makers nationwide, which are easy to locate
on binkypatrol.org. If there isn’t a chapter near you,
you may send finished blankets to Binky Patrol, Inc.,
c/o Carolyn Berndt, Director, 1422 Edinger Ave. #130,
Tustin, CA 92780 or c/o Susan Finch, Founder,
P.O. Box 652, Beaverton, OR 97005.
Newborns in Need, Inc.
Newborns in Need donates basic essentials to hospitals
and social service agencies that provide assistance to
premature, ill, or impoverished newborns. Using their
sewing, crocheting, or knitting skills, volunteers in more
than 55 chapters donate blankets, booties, hats, clothing,
diapers, toys, and other basic items, including burial
gowns and bereavement keepsakes.
In 2014, Newborns in Need donated 475,000 items, which
served 39,583 babies. NIN was started by Carol Green
in 1992 in Houston, Missouri, and moved in 2007 to
Pfafftown, North Carolina, under the direction of Connie
Edwards, President.
Visit newbornsinneed.org or contact headquarters at
3323 Transou Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040, (336) 469-8953,
nationaloffice@newbornsinneed.org.
Santa Train
Annually since 1943, Santa has been traveling the rails to
provide 15 tons of goodies, toys, and gifts to residents of
Appalachia. Hand-made scarves, gloves, mittens, and hats
are welcome gifts presented at each train stop. All sizes
are needed, with special emphasis on items for children.
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, area volunteers join
the railroad employees of CSX Transportation, Inc., the
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, and other corporate
sponsors to distribute gifts as the train travels more than
100 miles from Shelby, Kentucky, to Kingsport, Tennessee.
For more information, see The Santa Train page
on Facebook or contact Kingsport Area Chamber
of Commerce, Attn: Santa Train, 400 Clinchfield
Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, TN 37660, (423) 392-8800,
kingsportchamber.org, or thesantatrain@gmail.com.
Phillip’s Wish
Organized in Fort Worth, Texas, more than a decade ago
by Phillip Pruitt and his mother, Cyndi Bunch, what began
as a child’s wish for the comfort of others has spread to
thousands of volunteers who distribute blankets, coats,
hats, gloves, toiletries, and toys to the homeless.
The objective of Phillip’s Wish is to restore the basic right
to food, shelter, education, and medical care to homeless,
mentally ill, individuals afflicted with substance abuse,
and families facing the unexpected.
To help, visit PhillipsWish.com or contact Phillip’s Wish,
12188 Thicket Bend Drive, Keller, Texas 76248, (817) 379-1287,
cyndibunch@verizon.net.
Warm Up America!
Warm Up America! collects crocheted and knitted
afghans, clothing, and accessories to bring comfort
to people who have lost their homes, fled abusive
relationships, or who are being cared for in hospices,
shelters, hospitals, and nursing homes. Thousands of
handmade items go to local charities each year.
Warm Up America! began in 1991, founded by Evie Rosen
and aided by the Craft Yarn Council of America, a non-
profit association of yarn companies and publishers. WUA
encouraged crocheters and knitters to use their scrap
yarn to make 7" by 9" blocks that could be combined into
afghans for the needy.
Three block patterns are provided on pages 8-9. For more,
visit WarmUpAmerica.org or contact Warm Up America!
Foundation, 3740 N. Josey Lane, Suite 102, Carrollton, TX 75007,
(972) 325-7232, info@WarmUpAmerica.org.
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WARM UP AMERICA! BLOCKS
Note: See page 7 to learn about the
Warm Up America! program.
INSTRUCTIONS
Basic patchwork afghans are made
of forty‑nine 7" x 9" (18 cm x 23 cm)
rectangle blocks that are sewn
together. Any pattern stitch can be
used for the rectangle. Use acrylic
medium weight yarn. Use size H
(5 mm) crochet hook or size needed
to obtain the gauge of 8 double
crochets to 2" (5 cm).
Seed Stitch Block
Multiple of 2 chs.
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Ch 26. Sweet Pea Block
Multiple of 7 chs.
Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second ch
from hook, H ch 1, skip next ch, sc in
next ch; repeat from H across: 13 sc
and 12 ch‑1 sps.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around back of any stitch on Row 1
to mark right side.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc and in
next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp)
across to last sc, sc in last sc: 14 sc Ch 28.
and 11 ch‑1 sps.
Row 1 (Right side): Dc in fourth ch
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, ch 1, from hook (3 skipped chs count as
(sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) across to last first dc), H skip next 2 chs, 5 dc in
2 sc, skip next sc, sc in last sc: 13 sc next ch (5‑dc group), skip next 2 chs,
and 11 ch‑1 sps. dc in next 2 chs (2‑dc group); repeat
from H 2 times more, skip next 2 chs,
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern until 3 dc in last ch: 3 5‑dc groups.
Block measures approximately 8½"
(21.5 cm) from beginning ch; do not Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
finish off. around any stitch to mark Row 1 as
right side.
Edging: Ch 1, with right side facing,
  sc evenly around, working 3 sc in
each corner; join with slip st to first
sc, finish off.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now
and throughout), turn; dc in   sp
before next dc (Fig. 6, page 59),
H 5 dc in sp between dc of next
2-dc group, dc in sp between second
and third dc of next 5-dc group and
in next sp (between third and fourth
dc); repeat from H across to last 4 dc,
skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in sp before last
dc.
Repeat Row 2 for pattern until
Block measures approximately 8½"
(21.5 cm) from beginning ch; do not
finish off.
Edging: Ch 1, with right side facing,
  sc evenly around, working 3 sc in
each corner; join with slip st to first
sc, finish off.
Cluster Rows Block
Multiple of 2 chs.
STITCH GUIDE
CLUSTER (uses one ch-1 sp)
H YO, insert hook in sp indicated,
YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw
through 2 loops on hook; repeat
from H once more, YO and draw
through all 3 loops on hook.
Ch 26.
Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second ch
from hook, H ch 1, skip next ch, sc in
next ch; repeat from H across: 13 sc
and 12 ch‑1 sps.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around back of any stitch on Row 1
to mark right side.
Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first
sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) across.
Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first dc plus
ch 1), turn; (work Cluster in next
ch-1 sp, ch 1) across, dc in last sc:
12 Clusters, 2 dc, and 13 ch‑1 sps.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in first dc, ch 1,
skip next ch-1 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp,
ch 1) across to last ch-1 sp, skip
last ch-1 sp, sc in last dc: 13 sc and
12 ch‑1 sps.
Rows 6 and 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in first
sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) across.
Repeat Rows 4-7 for pattern until
Block measures approximately 8½"
(21.5 cm) from beginning ch; do not
finish off.
Edging: Ch 1, with right side facing,
  sc evenly around, working 3 sc in
each corner; join with slip st to first
sc, finish off.
Assembly
Sew Blocks together, forming
7 vertical strips of 7 Blocks each and
measuring 7" x 63" (18 cm x 160 cm);
then sew strips together in same
manner.
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INSTRUCTIONS Row 4: Ch 4, turn; skip next 2 sc, 3 dc

Scarf
Finished Scarf Measurement: Ch 180.
6" x 74" (15 cm x 188 cm)
Finished Hood Size: Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook
One size fits most Adults and in next 2 chs, H ch 1, skip next
ch, sc in next 3 chs; repeat from H
SHOPPING LIST across: 135 sc and 44 ch-1 sps.
Yarn (Bulky Weight)
Row 2 (Right side): Ch 4 (counts
[6 ounces, 185 yards
as first dc plus ch 1, now and
(170 grams, 169 meters) per skein]:
throughout), turn; skip next 2 sc,
 2 skeins
3 dc in next ch-1 sp, H ch 1, skip
Crochet Hook next 3 sc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; repeat
 Size K (6.5 mm)
from H across to last 3 sc, ch 1, skip
or size needed for gauge
next 2 sc, dc in last sc: 134 dc and
45 ch-1 sps.
GAUGE INFORMATION Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
In pattern, 2 repeats = 3¼" (8.25 cm); around any stitch to mark Row 2 as
4 rows = 2¼" (5.75 cm) right side.
Gauge Swatch: 6" wide x 4" high
(15.25 cm x 10 cm) Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first dc, sc in
Ch 16. next ch‑1 sp and in next dc, H ch 1,
Rows 1-7: Work same as Scarf: 12 sc skip next dc, sc in next dc, sc in next
and 3 ch-1 sps. ch‑1 sp and in next dc; repeat from H
Finish off. across: 135 sc and 44 ch-1 sps.
in next ch-1 sp, H ch 1, skip next 3 sc,
3 dc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from H
across to last 3 sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc,
dc in last sc: 134 dc and 45 ch-1 sps.
Rows 5-9: Repeat Rows 3 and 4
twice, then repeat Row 3 once more:
135 sc and 44 ch-1 sps.
Finish off.
Hood
Row 1: With right side of Scarf
facing, skip first 16 ch-1 sps and
  join yarn with dc in next sc (see
Joining With Dc, page 58); ch 1, skip
next 2 sc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, H ch 1,
skip next 3 sc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp;
repeat from H 10 times more, ch 1,
skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc, leave
remaining 16 ch-1 sps unworked:
38 dc and 13 ch-1 sps.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first dc, sc in
next ch-1 sp and in next dc, H ch 1,
skip next dc, sc in next dc, sc in next
ch-1 sp and in next dc; repeat from H
across: 39 sc and 12 ch-1 sps.

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Row 3: Ch 4, turn; skip next 2 sc, 3 dc in next
ch-1 sp, H ch 1, skip next 3 sc, 3 dc in next
ch-1 sp; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, ch 1,
skip next 2 sc, dc in last sc: 38 dc and 13 ch-1 sps.

Rows 4-6: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 once, then

repeat Row 2 once more: 39 sc and 12 ch-1 sps.

Joining Row (Back Hood seam): Ch 1, turn;

  fold Hood in half with right side together;
matching sts on Row 6 and working through
outside loops of both thicknesses, sc in each st
across; finish off.

Edging
With right side of Scarf facing and working in
  free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 3b, page 59),
join yarn with dc in ch at base of first sc; 2 dc
in same st, (ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 chs)
across to last 2 chs, ch 1, skip next ch, 3 dc in last
ch, ch 1; (3 dc, ch 1) around dc at end of each
dc row across; working across unworked sts on
Row 9 of Scarf, 3 dc in first sc, (ch 1, skip next
sc, dc in next sc, dc in next ch-1 sp and in next
sc) across to last 2 sc, ch 1, skip last 2 sc and last
ch-1 sp; (3 dc, ch 1) around dc at end of each
dc row across Hood; working across unworked
sts on Row 9 of Scarf, ch 1, skip first ch-1 sp and
first 2 sc, dc in next sc, dc in next ch-1 sp and in
next sc, (ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc, dc in
next ch-1 sp and in next sc) across to last 2 sc,
ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in last sc, ch 1; (3 dc, ch 1)
around dc at end of each dc row across; join with
slip st to first dc, finish off.

Design by Lois J. Long.

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STITCH GUIDE
Finished Size: 22" (56 cm) head FRONT POST DOUBLE
circumference CROCHET (abbreviated FPdc)
YO, insert hook from front to back
SHOPPING LIST around post of st indicated (Fig. 4,
page 59), YO and pull up a loop
Yarn (Medium Weight)
(3 loops on hook), (YO and draw
[5 ounces, 251 yards
through 2 loops on hook) twice.
(142 grams, 230 meters) per skein]:
BACK POST DOUBLE
 1 skein
CROCHET (abbreviated BPdc)
Crochet Hook YO, insert hook from back to front
 Size J (6 mm)
around post of st indicated (Fig. 4,
or size needed for gauge
page 59), YO and pull up a loop
(3 loops on hook), (YO and draw
through 2 loops on hook) twice.
GAUGE SWATCH
2½" (6.25 cm) diameter
Work same as Body through Rnd 2: INSTRUCTIONS
24 dc. Body
Ch 4; join with slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3 (counts
as first dc, now and throughout),
11 dc in ring; join with slip st to first
dc: 12 dc.
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Rnd 2: Ch 3, working in   Back
Loops Only (Fig. 2, page 58), dc in
same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each
dc around; join with slip st to first dc:
24 dc.
Rnd 3: Slip st from front to back
around post of same st (Fig. 4,
page 58), ch 3, dc in next dc, work
BPdc around same dc, H work FPdc
around next dc, dc in next dc, work
BPdc around same dc; repeat from
H around; join with slip st to first st:
36 sts.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn; hdc in first 2 sts,
2 hdc in next st, (hdc in next 2 sts,
2 hdc in next st) around; join with
slip st to   Front Loop Only (Fig. 2,
page 58) of first hdc: 48 hdc.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, turn; working in Back
Loops Only, dc in same st and in next
2 hdc, (2 dc in next hdc, dc in next
2 hdc) around; join with slip st to first
dc: 64 dc.
Rnd 6: Do not turn; slip st from front to
back around post of same st, ch 3, work
BPdc around next dc, (work FPdc around
next dc, work BPdc around next dc)
around; join with slip st to first st.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, turn; hdc in first st and in

each st around; join with slip st to Front
Loop Only of first hdc.

Rnd 8: Ch 3, turn; dc in Back Loop Only of

next hdc and each hdc around; join with
slip st to first dc.

Rnds 9-16: Repeat Rnds 6-8 twice, then

repeat Rnds 6 and 7 once more.

Rnd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in Back Loop Only

of first hdc and each hdc around; join
with slip st to both loops of first sc.

Rnds 18-20: Ch 1, do not turn; sc in both

loops of same st and each sc around; join
with slip st to first sc.

Finish off.

Design by Barbara Shaffer.

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STITCH GUIDE Row 2: With right side facing,

Finished Size: 6¾" x 45½" LONG DOUBLE CROCHET   join Red with dc in first sc (see
(17 cm x 115.5 cm) (abbreviated LDC) Joining With Dc, page 58); dc in same
(excluding fringe) YO, working around previous row, sc, H ch 1, skip next 2 sc, 2 dc in next
insert hook in st indicated, YO and sc; repeat from H across; finish off:
SHOPPING LIST pull up a loop even with loops on 112 dc and 55 chs.
hook (3 loops on hook), (YO and
Yarn (Medium Weight)
draw through 2 loops on hook) Row 3: With wrong side facing,
[7 ounces, 370 yards
twice.   join Grey with sc in first dc (see
(198 grams, 338 meters) per skein]:
Joining With Sc, page 58); ch 1, skip
 Red - 1 skein
next dc, work LDC in second sc of
 Grey - 1 skein
Each row is worked across length of skipped 2-sc group one row below
Crochet Hook Muffler. next ch, H sc in next dc, ch 1, skip
 Size H (5 mm)
next dc, work LDC in second sc of
or size needed for gauge
skipped 2-sc group one row below
INSTRUCTIONS next ch; repeat from H across to
Body last 2 dc, skip next dc, sc in last dc;
GAUGE INFORMATION With Grey, ch 167. finish off: 166 sts.
In pattern,
(2 dc, ch 1) 4 times = 3½" (8.25 cm); Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second Row 4: With right side facing, join
6 rows = 2¼" (6.25 cm) ch from hook and in each ch across; Red with dc in first sc; dc in same
Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square finish off: 166 sc. sc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next sc) across;
With Grey, ch 14. finish off: 112 dc and 55 chs.
Work same as Body for 11 rows: 16 sts. Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
Finish off. around back of any stitch on Row 1
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Row 5: With wrong side facing, join
Grey with sc in first sc; ch 1, skip next
dc, work LDC in LDC one row below
next ch, H sc in next dc, ch 1, skip
next dc, work LDC in LDC one row
below next ch; repeat from H across
to last 2 dc, skip next dc, sc in last dc;
finish off: 166 sts.

Repeat Rows 4 and 5 until Muffler

measures approximately 6¼" (16 cm)
from beginning ch, ending by
working Row 5: 166 sts.

Edging: With right side facing, join

Grey with sc in first sc;   sc evenly
around entire Muffler, working 3 sc
in each corner; join with slip st to first
sc, finish off.

Holding three 14" (35.5 cm) strands

of Red together for each fringe,
  add fringe across short edges of
Muffler (Figs. 11c & d, page 61).

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Finished Size: 16" (40.5 cm)
head circumference
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[4 ounces, 235 yards
(113 grams, 215 meters) per skein]:
 Variegated - 1 skein
 White - 15 yards (13.5 meters)
Crochet Hook
 Size G (4 mm)
or size needed for gauge
Additional Supplies
 Yarn needle
GAUGE INFORMATION
In pattern,
17 sts and 13 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square
With Variegated, ch 18.
Work same as Body for 13 rows.
Finish off.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Body
With Variegated, ch 68.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook,
H ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch;
repeat from H across: 34 sc and
33 ch-1 sps.
Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in
first sc and in next ch-1 sp, H ch 1,
skip next sc, sc in next ch‑1 sp; repeat
from H across to last sc, sc in last sc:
35 sc and 32 ch-1 sps.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Row 2 as
right side.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, ch 1,
H skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp,
ch 1; repeat from H across to last 2 sc,
skip next sc, sc in last sc: 34 sc and
33 ch-1 sps.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until Body
measures 8" (20.5 cm) from
beginning ch; at end of last row,
finish off leaving a long end for
sewing.
Finishing
Thread yarn needle with long end.
With wrong side and ends of rows
together, working through both
loops on both pieces,   whipstitch
top of Cap closed (Fig. 7a, page 60).
  Weave side seam (Fig. 8,
page 60).
TIE
With White, make a twisted cord,
18" (45.5 cm) long (see Twisted Cord
below). Thread each end through
one corner of top seam. Pull the two
corners slightly together and tie Cord
in a bow.
  TWISTED CORD
Cut two pieces of yarn, each 54"
(137 cm) long. Holding both pieces
together, fasten one end to a
stationary object or have another
person hold it; twist until tight. Fold
in half and let it twist onto itself; knot
both ends, cut folded end and trim
ends as desired.
EDGING
With right side facing and White, work   Blanket
Stitch around bottom edge of Hat (Figs. A & B).

BLANKET STITCH
Come up at 1; go in at 2, leaving a small loop.
Come up again at 3 directly below 2 and in line
with 1 while holding yarn under needle with
thumb (Fig. A). Pull yarn through. Repeat around
edge (Fig. B).

Fig. A

Fig. B

Turn bottom edge of Hat up to form a brim.

Design by Kay Meadors.

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STITCH GUIDE Body

Finished Size: 11" (28 cm) SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER Row 1: Ch 1, do not turn; sc in end of
head circumference (abbreviated sc2tog) each row across: 42 sc.
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc,
YO and draw through all 3 loops on Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across
SHOPPING LIST
hook (counts as one sc).   changing to Blue in last sc made
Yarn (Medium Weight) (Fig. 5b, page 59); do not cut Green.
[7 ounces, 370 yards
(198 grams, 338 meters) per skein]:
INSTRUCTIONS Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
 Green - 1 skein
Ribbing across.
 Blue - 1 skein
With Green, ch 5.
Crochet Hook Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across
 Size H (5 mm) Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook changing to Green in last sc made;
or size needed for gauge and in each ch across: 4 sc. do not cut Blue.
Additional Supplies
 Yarn needle Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in Row 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
  Back Loop Only of each sc across across.
(Fig. 2, page 58).
Rows 6-14: Repeat Rows 2‑5 twice,
GAUGE INFORMATION Note: Loop a short piece of yarn then repeat Row 2 once more.
15 sc and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) around any stitch to mark Row 2 as
Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square right side. Row 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4 sc,
With Green, ch 16. sc2tog, (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog)
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook Rows 3-42: Ch 1, turn; sc in Back across: 35 sc.
and in each ch across: 15 sc. Loop Only of each sc across.
Rows 2-16: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc Row 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 sc,
across. Do not finish off. sc2tog, (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) across
Finish off. changing to Green in last sc made:
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Row 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 2 sc,
sc2tog, (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog)
across: 21 sc.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc,
sc2tog, (sc in next sc, sc2tog) across
changing to Blue in last sc made:
14 sc.
Row 19: Ch 1, turn; beginning in first
sc, sc2tog across: 7 sc.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across, do not change colors.
TOP LOOPS
Row 1: Ch 10, turn; slip st in   Front
Loop Only of first sc (Fig. 2, page 58),
H ch 10, slip st in Back Loop Only of
next sc, ch 10, slip st in Front Loop
Only of next sc; repeat from H across;
finish off Blue only: 7 ch-10 loops.
Row 2: With right side facing and
working in   free loops of sc on
Row 20 (Fig. 3a, page 59), insert hook
in first sc, YO and pull up a loop with
Green, H ch 10, working in front of
ch-10 on Row 1, slip st in free loop of
next sc, ch 10, working behind ch-10
on Row 1, slip st in free loop of next
sc; repeat from H across, finish off
leaving a long end for sewing.
Thread yarn needle with long end
and sew back seam and ends of
Ribbing. Fold Ribbing up to form a
brim and tack in place.
Design by Kay Meadors.
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STITCH GUIDE
  BEGINNING CLUSTER
Finished Size: 35" x 41½" (uses first 3 dc)
(89 cm x 105.5 cm) Ch 2, H YO, insert hook in next
dc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and
SHOPPING LIST draw through 2 loops on hook;
repeat from H once more, YO and
Yarn (Medium Weight)
draw through all 3 loops on hook.
[7 ounces, 370 yards
  CORNER CLUSTER
(198 grams, 338 meters) per skein]:
(uses one sp)
 Green - 2 skeins
H YO, insert hook in sp indicated,
 Blue - 2 skeins
YO and pull up a loop, YO and
 Off White - 1 skein
draw through 2 loops on hook;
Crochet Hook repeat from H 2 times more, YO
 Size H (5 mm) and draw through all 4 loops on
or size needed for gauge hook.
Additional Supplies   CLUSTER (uses next 3 dc)
 Yarn needle H YO, insert hook in next dc, YO
and pull up a loop, YO and draw
through 2 loops on hook; repeat
from H 2 times more, YO and draw
GAUGE SWATCH through all 4 loops on hook.
6½" (16.5 cm) square
Work same as Motif.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Motif (Make 30)
With Off White, ch 4; join with slip st
to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3 (counts
as first dc, now and throughout),
2 dc in ring, ch 3, (3 dc in ring, ch 3)
3 times; join with slip st to first dc:
12 dc and 4 ch-3 sps.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.
Rnd 2: Work Beginning Cluster, ch 2,
work (Corner Cluster, ch 3, Corner
Cluster) in next corner ch-3 sp, ch 2,
H work Cluster, ch 2, work (Corner
Cluster, ch 3, Corner Cluster) in next
corner ch‑3 sp, ch 2; repeat from
H 2 times more; join with slip st to
top of Beginning Cluster, finish off:
12 Clusters and 12 sps.
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join
Blue with slip st in any corner ch-3 sp;
ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc
in each of next 2 ch‑2 sps, H (3 dc,
ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch‑3 sp, 3 dc
in each of next 2 ch‑2 sps; repeat
from H 2 times more; join with slip st
to first dc: 48 dc and 4 ch-2 sps.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next
2 dc, 3 sc in next corner ch-2 sp, sc
in next dc and in each dc around
working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp;
join with slip st to first sc, finish off:
60 sc.
Rnd 5: With right side facing, join
Green with slip st in center sc of any
corner 3-sc group; ch 3, (dc, ch 2,
2 dc) in same st, dc in next sc and in
each sc around to center sc of next
corner 3-sc group, H (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
in center sc, dc in next sc and in each
sc around to center sc of next corner
3-sc group; repeat from H 2 times
more; join with slip st to first dc:
72 dc and 4 ch-2 sps.
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Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next dc, 3 sc in next corner ch-2 sp,
sc in next dc and in each dc around
working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp;
join with slip st to first sc, finish off:
84 sc.
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Finishing
Using Green and working through
both loops on each both pieces,
  whipstitch Motifs together
(Fig. 7a, page 60), beginning in
center sc of first corner and ending
in center sc of next corner, forming
5 vertical strips of 6 Motifs each; then
whipstitch strips together in same
manner.
EDGING
Rnd 1: With right side facing,   join
Blue with dc in any corner sc (see
Joining With Dc, page 58); (dc, ch 2,
2 dc) in same st, H † dc in next 20 sc,
2 dc in each of next 2 sc (same sc as
seam) †; repeat from † to † across to
last Motif on side, dc in next 20 sc,
(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner sc;
repeat from H 2 times more, then
repeat from † to † across to last
Motif, dc in last 20 sc; join with slip st
to first dc: 528 dc and 4 ch-2 sps.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next dc, 3 sc in next corner ch-2 sp,
sc in next dc and in each dc around
working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp;
join with slip st to first sc, finish off:
540 sc.
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join
Green with slip st in any corner sc;
ch 1, working from left to right, skip
next sc, H work   reverse sc in next
sc (Figs. 9a-d, page 60), ch 1, skip
next sc; repeat from H around; join
with slip st to first st, finish off.
Design by Kay Meadors.
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Shown on page 25.

GAUGE INFORMATION Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc

7 sc and 8 rows in first 34 sc, leave remaining 5 sc
Fits Head Circumference: (4 stripes) = 2" (5 cm) unworked.
19-20" (48-51 cm) Gauge Swatch: 2" (5 cm) square
Hand Circumference: With Aran, ch 8. Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
7-8" (18-20.5 cm) Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook around first sc to mark Row 2 as right
and in each ch across: 7 sc. side and bottom edge.
SHOPPING LIST Rows 2-8: Sc in   Back Loop Only
Yarn (Medium Weight) of each sc across (Fig. 2, page 58). Row 3: Turn; skip first sc, sc in each
[7 ounces, 364 yards Finish off. sc across changing to Aran in last sc
(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: made: 33 sc.
Cap
 Green - 1 skein INSTRUCTIONS Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 33 sc, sc
 Aran - 1 skein Cap in end of first row on last Green stripe
Mittens Work in   Back Loops Only and in remaining 5 sc on previous
 Green - 1 skein throughout unless otherwise Aran stripe: 39 sc.
 Aran - 1 skein instructed (Fig. 2, page 58).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across
Crochet Hook
With Aran, ch 40. changing to Green in last sc made.
 Size I (5.5 mm)
or size needed for gauge
Row 1: Sc in   back ridge of second Row 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 29 sc,
Additional Supplies ch from hook (Fig. 1, page 58) and leave remaining 10 sc unworked.
 Yarn needle each ch across   changing to Green
in last sc made (Fig. 5b, page 59): Row 7: Turn; skip first sc, sc in each
39 sc. sc across changing to Aran in last sc
made: 28 sc.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 28 sc, sc

in end of first row on last Green stripe
and in remaining 10 sc on previous
Aran stripe: 39 sc.

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Row 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across
changing to Green in last sc made.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 34 sc,
leave remaining 5 sc unworked.
Repeat Rows 3-10 until piece
measures approximately 18"
(45.5 cm) from beginning ch, ending
by working Row 8; do not finish off.
Joining: With right sides of first
and last rows together and working
in   free loops of beginning ch
(Fig. 3b, page 59) and through inside
loops of sc on last row at the same
time, slip st in first 23 sts, turn Cap
right side out; with wrong sides
of first and last rows together and
working in free loops of beginning
ch and through inside loops of sc on
last row at the same time, slip st in
last 16 sts; finish off.
Weave a 12" (30.5 cm) length of Aran
through end of each row at top of
Cap; gather tightly and secure ends.
With Green, make a 2½" (6.5 cm)
diameter   pom-pom (Figs. 12a‑c,
page 62).
Sew pom-pom to top of Cap.
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EDGING
Rnd 1: With wrong side facing and
working in ends of rows,   join
Green with sc in last row (see Joining
With Sc, page 58); sc in each row
around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, working from left to
right and working in both loops,
work   reverse sc (Figs. 9a-d,
page 60) in each sc around; join with
slip st to first st, finish off.
Using photo as a guide, turn up
bottom edge of Cap for brim.
Mitten (Make 2)
Work in   Back Loops Only
throughout unless otherwise
instructed (Fig. 2, page 58).
With Green, ch 81.
Row 1 (Right side): Working in
  back ridge of beginning ch
(Fig. 1, page 58), sc in second ch from
hook and in next 9 chs, slip st in next
5 chs, sc in next 23 chs, slip st in next
4 chs, sc in next 23 chs, slip st in next
5 chs, sc in last 10 chs: 80 sts.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around first sc to mark Row 2 as right
side and bottom edge.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,
slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
23 sc, slip st in next 4 slip sts, sc in
next 23 sc, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc
in last 10 sc   changing to Aran in
last sc made (Fig. 5b, page 59).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,
slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
23 sc, slip st in next 4 slip sts, sc in
next 23 sc, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc
in last 10 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,
slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
23 sc, slip st in next 4 slip sts, sc in
next 23 sc, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc
in last 10 sc changing to Green in last
sc made.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,
slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
23 sc, slip st in next 4 slip sts, sc in
next 23 sc, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc
in last 10 sc.
Rows 6-12: Repeat Rows 2-5 once,
then repeat Rows 2-4 once more.
Row 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,
slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next 9 sc,
ch 17 (thumb), skip next 32 sts, sc in
next 9 sc, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in
last 10 sc: 65 sts.
Row 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,
slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
16 sts, slip st in next 3 chs, sc in
next 16 sts, slip st in next 5 slip sts,
sc in last 10 sc changing to Aran in
last sc made.

Row 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,

slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
35 sts, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in
last 10 sc.

Row 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,

slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
35 sc, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in
last 10 sc changing to Green in last
sc made.

Row 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 10 sc,

slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in next
35 sc, slip st in next 5 slip sts, sc in
last 10 sc; finish off.

Fold Mitten in half with right side

together; with corresponding
colors and working through inside
loops,   whipstitch side and
thumb edges together (Fig. 7b, EDGING
page 60). Rnd 1: With right side facing and working in ends of rows,   join Green with
sc in last row (see Joining With Sc, page 58); sc in each row around; join with
Turn Mitten right side out. slip st to first sc: 34 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working from left to right and working in both loops, work
  reverse sc (Figs. 9a-d, page 60) in each sc around; join with slip st to first st,
finish off.

Designs by Carol L. Jensen.

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GAUGE INFORMATION Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, (dc

Finished Size: 5" wide x 32" long
(12.5 cm x 81.5 cm)
(excluding fringe)
SHOPPING LIST
In pattern,
13 sts and 11 rows = 37/8" (9.75 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 37/8" (9.75 cm)
square
With White, ch 14.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
in next dc, sc in next sc) across;
finish off.
Row 3: With right side facing,
  join White with sc in first sc (see
Joining with Sc, page 58); (dc in next

Yarn (Medium Weight) from hook, (dc in next ch, sc in next dc, sc in next sc) across.

[7 ounces, 364 yards ch) across: 13 sts.

(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: Rows 2-11: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, (dc

Boy’s (dc in next dc, sc in next sc) across. in next dc, sc in next sc) across;

 Brown - 1 skein Finish off. finish off.

 White - 1 skein
Girl’s Each row is worked across length of Row 5: With right side facing, join

 Blue - 1 skein Scarf. Brown or Blue with sc in first sc; (dc in

 White - 1 skein next dc, sc in next sc) across.

Crochet Hook
INSTRUCTIONS Rows 6-14: Repeat Rows 2-5 twice;
 Size G (4 mm)
With Brown or Blue, ch 108. then repeat Row 2 once more.
or size needed for gauge

Row 1 (Right side): Working in Holding 2 strands of yarn together,

  back ridge of beginning ch each 12" (30.5 cm) long, add
(Fig. 1, page 58), sc in second ch from   fringe across short edges of Scarf
hook, (dc in next ch, sc in next ch) (Figs. 11c & d, page 61).
across: 107 sts.

Note: Loop a short piece of yarn

around any stitch to mark Row 1 as
right side.

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STITCH GUIDE Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc

Size: 3 to 6 months
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Light Weight)
[3.5 ounces, 340 yards
(100 grams, 310 meters) per skein]
 Green - 1 skein
 Lime - small amount (for
pom-poms)
 White - small amount (for
pom-poms)
Crochet Hook
 Size F (3.75 mm)
or size needed for gauge
Additional Supplies
 Stitch markers
 Tapestry needle
GAUGE INFORMATION
19 sc and 19 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square
With Green, ch 20.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook
and in each ch across: 19 sc.
Rows 2-19: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across.
Finish off.
TREBLE CROCHET
(abbreviated tr)
YO twice, insert hook in st indicated,
YO and pull up a loop (4 loops
on hook), (YO and draw through
2 loops on hook) 3 times.
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER
(abbreviated sc2tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc,
YO and draw through all 3 loops on
hook (counts as one sc).
INSTRUCTIONS
Bootie (Make 2)
INSTEP
With Green, ch 7; place marker in
first ch to mark Sides placement.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across:
6 sc.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Row 1 as
right side.
across.
Do not finish off.
SIDES
Rnd 1: Ch 18, being careful not to
twist ch, slip st in   free loop of
marked ch (Fig. 3b, page 59), remove
marker, place marker in ninth ch of
ch-18 (center back), ch 1, sc in same
ch and in free loop of next 5 chs,
  work 6 sc evenly spaced across
ends of rows, sc in each sc across
Row 7 of Instep, sc in each ch around;
join with slip st to first sc: 36 sc.
Rnds 2-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
around; join with slip st to first sc.
Do not finish off.
SOLE
Rnd 1: Ch 1, do not turn; sc in same
st as joining and in next 5 sc, sc2tog,
sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next
11 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog,
sc in last 5 sc; join with slip st to first
sc: 32 sc.

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Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining Row 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each st Weave Tie through ch-1 sps on Row 2
and in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next across. of Cuff.
2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog
twice, sc in last 5 sc; join with slip st Rows 6 and 7: Repeat Rows 4 and 5. Make two 1¼" (3 cm)   pom-poms
to first sc: 28 sc. combining all 3 colors (Figs. 12a-c,
Finish off leaving a long end for page 62).
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining sewing.
and in next 4 sc, sc2tog twice, sc Attach one pom-pom to each end of
in next 10 sc, sc2tog twice, sc in Sew back seam of Cuff. Tie.
last 5 sc; join with slip st to first sc,
finish off: 24 sc. TIE Design by Carol Holding.
Cut two 3 yards (2.75 meters) lengths
Sew bottom seam on Sole. of Green. Holding both strands
together, ch 75; finish off.
CUFF
Row 1: With right side facing, join
Green with slip st in free loop of
marked ch on Rnd 1 of Sides, remove
marker; ch 1, sc in same ch and
in free loop of next 6 chs, sc2tog
working in free loop of next ch and
in end of last row on Instep (skipping
last ch on Rnd 1 of Sides), sc in end
of next 5 rows, sc2tog working in
end of last row on Instep and in free
loop of second ch on Rnd 1 of Sides
(skipping first ch), sc in free loop of
last 7 chs; do not join: 21 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc,

H ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc;
repeat from H across: 11 sc and
10 ch-1 sps.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc and in

ch‑1 sp across: 21 sc.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, (tr in

next sc, sc in next sc) across.
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GAUGE INFORMATION
8 sc and 9 rows = 2" (5 cm)
SHOPPING LIST Gauge Swatch: 2" (5 cm) square
With Cream, ch 9.
Yarn (Medium Weight)
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and
[3.5 ounces, 170 yards
in each ch across: 8 sc.
(100 grams, 156 meters) per skein]:
Rows 2-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
 Blue - 2 skeins
across.
 Cream - 1 skein
Finish off.
Crochet Hook
 Size G (4 mm)
or size needed for gauge
STITCH GUIDE
Additional Supplies SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER
 Yarn needle (abbreviated sc2tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO
and draw through all 3 loops on hook
SIZE INFORMATION (counts as one sc).
Size: Sole length: LONG SINGLE CROCHET
Small 6½" (16.5 cm) (abbreviated LSC)
Medium 7" (18 cm) Insert hook in st one row below next
Large 7½" (19 cm) st, YO and pull up a loop even with
loop on hook (3 loops on hook), YO
Size Note: We have printed the and draw through both loops on
instructions for the sizes in different hook.
colors to make it easier for you to LONG DOUBLE CROCHET
find: (abbreviated LDC)
∙ Size Small in Blue YO, insert hook in st one row below
∙ Size Medium in Pink next st, YO and pull up a loop even
∙ Size Large in Green with loop on hook, (YO and draw
Instructions in Black apply to all sizes. through 2 loops on hook) twice.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Sole
Use two strands of yarn held
together throughout Sole only.
Holding two strands of Blue together,
ch 16{18‑21}.
Rnd 1 (Right side): 3 Sc in second ch
from hook, sc in each ch across to last
ch, 3 sc in last ch; working in   free
loops of beginning ch (Fig. 3b,
page 59), sc in each ch across; join
with slip st to first sc: 32{36‑42} sc.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7{7‑8} sc,
hdc in next 5{7‑9} sc, 2 hdc in each
of next 5 sc, hdc in next 5{7‑9} sc,
sc in next 7{7‑8} sc, 2 sc in each of
last 3 sc; join with slip st to first sc:
40{44‑50} sts.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each of next
5 sc, sc in next 8{8‑9} sc, hdc in next
7{9‑11} hdc, 2 hdc in each of next
5 hdc, hdc in next 7{9‑11} hdc, sc in
last 8{8‑9} sts; join with slip st to first
sc: 50{54‑60} sts.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc,
hdc in next 10{11‑14} hdc, 2 hdc
in each of next 3{5‑5} hdc, hdc
in next 10{11‑14} hdc, sc in next
12{12‑11} sts, 2 sc in each of next
3{4‑5} sc, sc in last 4{3‑3} sc; join
with slip st to first sc, finish off:
56{63‑70} sts.
Top Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc,
Rnd 1: With right side facing and now and throughout), do not turn;
working in   Back Loops Only working in both loops, hdc in next
(Fig. 2, page 58),   join Blue with hdc and in each hdc around; join
hdc in center back sc (see Joining with slip st to first hdc, finish off.
With Hdc, page 58); hdc in next sc
and in each st around; join with
slip st to first hdc.
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Rnd 3: With right side facing,   join
Cream with sc in same st as joining
(see Joining With Sc, page 58); sc
in next 2 hdc, work LDC, sc in next
2 hdc, work LSC, H sc in next 3 hdc,
work LDC, sc in next 2 hdc, work
LSC; repeat from H around; join with
slip st to first sc, finish off.
Rnd 4: With right side facing, join
one strand of Blue with hdc in Back
Loop Only of same st as joining;
(hdc in Back Loop Only of next 2 sc,
hdc in both loops of next st) twice,
H hdc in Back Loop Only of next 3 sc,
hdc in both loops of next st, hdc in
Back Loop Only of next 2 sc, hdc in
both loops of next st; repeat from H
around; join with slip st to first hdc.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in both loops of
next hdc and each hdc around; join
with slip st to first hdc.
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Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next
25{28‑33} hdc, sc2tog 5 times,
hdc in each hdc around; join with
slip st to first hdc: 51{58‑65} sts.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in next
23{26‑31} hdc, sc2tog 5 times,
hdc in each hdc around; join with
slip st to first hdc: 46{53‑60} sts.
Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in next
11{13‑13} hdc, dc in next 5{6‑7} hdc,
hdc in next 7{7‑11} hdc, sc2tog
3 times, hdc in next 7{7‑10} hdc, dc
in next 5{6‑7} hdc, hdc in each hdc
around; join with slip st to first hdc:
43{50‑57} sts.
Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc in next
15{18‑20} sts, 2 dc in next dc, skip
next 17{17‑24} sts, 2 dc in next dc,
hdc in each st around; join with slip st
to first hdc, finish off: 28{35‑35} sts.
Trim
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join
Cream with sc in center back hdc; sc
in next 2 hdc, work LDC, sc in next
2 sts, work LSC, H sc in next 3 sts,
work LDC, sc in next 2 sts, work LSC;
repeat from H around; join with
slip st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join
with slip st to   Front Loop Only of
first sc (Fig. 2, page 58).
Rnd 3: Ch 3, turn; (slip st in Back
Loop Only of next sc, ch 3) around;
join with slip st to base of first slip st.
Rnd 4: Turn; working in   free
loops on Rnd 2 (Fig. 3a, page 59),
slip st in each st around; join with
slip st to first slip st, finish off.
Sew seam.
With Cream, make two 1½" (4 cm)
  pom‑poms (Figs. 12a-c,
page 62). Using photo as a guide for
placement, attach one pom-pom to
each Slipper.
Design by Jennine DeMoss.
 PUPPET MITTENS
Shown on pages 35 and 37.

SIZE INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS

Size Circumference Work in   back ridge of each chain
SHOPPING LIST Small 5" (12.5 cm) (Fig. 1, page 58) or   Back Loop

Yarn (Medium Weight) Medium 5½" (14 cm) Only of each st (Fig. 2, page 58)

[7 ounces, 364 yards Large 6" (15 cm) throughout unless otherwise

(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: instructed.

Dog Size Note: We have printed the

 Brown - 1 skein instructions for the sizes in different

 Black - small amount colors to make it easier for you to Dog

(For Facial Features ONLY) find: LITTLE FINGER
Doll ∙ Size Small in Blue Ch 44{52-58}.

 Blue - 1 skein ∙ Size Medium in Pink

 Yellow - 15 yards (13.5 meters) ∙ Size Large in Green Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook

 Pink - 10 yards (9 meters) Instructions in Black apply to all sizes. and in next 3{4‑4} chs, slip st in next
6 chs, sc in next 10{13‑16} chs, slip st
Crochet Hook
in next 3 chs, sc in next 10{13‑16} chs,
 Size G (4 mm)
GAUGE INFORMATION slip st in next 6 chs, sc in last
or size needed for gauge
8 sc and 8 rows = 2" (5 cm) 4{5‑5} chs: 43{51‑57} sts.
Additional Supplies Gauge Swatch: 2" (5 cm) square
 Yarn needle With Brown or Blue, ch 9. Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in
 White and red felt Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook first 4{5‑5} sc, slip st in next 6 slip sts,
 Black embroidery floss and in each ch across: 8 sc. sc in next 10{13‑16} sc, slip st in next
Dog Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc 3 slip sts, sc in next 10{13‑16} sc,
 Pink embroidery floss across. slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in last
Doll Finish off. 4{5‑5} sc.
 Bobbin
 Fabric glue Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
 ¼" (6 mm) wide ribbon - 1 yard around any stitch to mark Row 2 as
(1 meter) right side.

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BODY
Row 1: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
7{8‑9} sc, ch 16{20‑24}, skip next
9{13‑17} sts, sc in next 7{8‑9} sc, slip st
in next 6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc:
50{58‑64} sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
13{16‑19} sts, slip st in next 4 sts, sc
in next 13{16‑19} sts, slip st in next
6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc.
Right Mitten ONLY
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
13{16‑19} sc, slip st in next 4 slip sts,
sc in both loops of next 5{6‑6} sc only
(face), sc in next 8{10­‑13} sc, slip st in
next 6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
8{10‑13} sc, sc in both loops of
next 5{6‑6} sts only, slip st in next
4 slip sts, sc in next 13{16‑19} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in last
4{5‑5} sc.
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Repeat Rows 3 and 4, 2{3-4} times;
then repeat Row 3 once more.
Left Mitten ONLY
Repeat Row 4 of Right Mitten, then
repeat Rows 3 and 4, 3{4‑5} times.
THUMB
Row 1: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
5{6‑7} sc, ch 11{13‑15}, skip next
20{24‑28} sts, sc in next 5{6‑7} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in last
4{5‑5} sc: 41{47‑51} sts.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first
4{5‑5} sc, slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in
next 9{11‑13} sts, slip st in next 3 sts,
sc in next 9{11‑13} sts, slip st in next
6 slip sts, sc in last 4{ 5‑5} sc.
Finish off, leaving a long end for
sewing.
EAR (Make 2)
Ch 8.
Rnd 1: 7 Dc in fourth ch from hook,
hdc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, 4 sc
in last ch; working in   free loops
of beginning ch (Fig. 3b, page 59),
sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs; join
with slip st to top of beginning ch,
finish off leaving a long end for
sewing.
FINISHING
Using photo as guide for placement,
add facial features using pink
embroidery floss and   French
knot for nose (Fig. 16, page 62).
Using black yarn, add   straight
stitch for eyes (Fig. 13, page 62) and
  backstitch for mouth (Fig. 15,
page 62).
Using patterns below, cut tongue
from red felt and spots from white
felt; sew to Mittens using black
embroidery floss and straight stitch.

Cut 6 pieces of Brown yarn, each 3"

(7.5 cm) long.
Tie each strand in a knot on top of
head and trim to ¾" (19 mm).
With wrong sides together and
working through inside loops only,
  whipstitch seams closed (Fig. 7b,
page 60).

Sew Ears to Mitten.

spots

tongue

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Doll
Wind a small amount of Blue onto
bobbin. Work each side of Body
with separate yarn. Always keep the
bobbin on the wrong side of the
work.
LITTLE FINGER
With Blue, work same as Dog,
page 31: 43{51‑57} sts.
BODY - RIGHT MITTEN
ONLY
Row 1: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
7{8‑9} sc, ch 1{2‑4}, drop Blue, with
Yellow ch 9{10‑10} , drop Yellow,
with Pink, ch 5{6‑6}, drop Pink, with
Blue bobbin, ch 1{2‑4}, skip next
9{13‑17} sts, sc in next 7{8‑9} sc, slip st
in next 6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc:
50{58‑64} sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
8{10‑13} sts   changing to Pink in
last sc made (Fig. 5a, page 59), sc in
next 5{6‑6} sts changing to Yellow in
last sc made, slip st in next 4 sts, sc
in next 5{6‑6} sts changing to Blue in
last sc made, sc in next 8{10‑13} sts,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in last
4{5‑5} sc.
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Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
8{10‑13} sc changing to Yellow in last
sc made, sc in next 5{6‑6} sc, slip st in
next 4 slip sts changing to Pink in last
slip st made, sc in both loops of next
5{6‑6} sc only (face) changing to Blue
in last sc made, sc in next 8{10‑13} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in last
4{5‑5} sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
8{10‑13} sc changing to Pink in last
sc made, sc in both loops of next
5{6‑6} sc only changing to Yellow in
last sc made, slip st in next 4 slip sts,
sc in next 5{6‑6} sc changing to Blue
in last sc made, sc in next 8{10‑13} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in last
4{5‑5} sc.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4, 2{3‑4} times;
then repeat Row 3 once more.
BODY - LEFT MITTEN ONLY
Row 1: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
7{8‑9} sc, ch 1{2‑4}, drop Blue, with
Pink ch 5{6‑6}, drop Pink, with
Yellow, ch 9{10‑10}, drop Yellow, with
Blue bobbin, ch 1{2‑4}, skip next
9{13‑17} sts, sc in next 7{8‑9} sc, slip st
in next 6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc:
50{58‑64} sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5}
sc, slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
8{10‑13} sts changing to Yellow in last
sc made, sc in next 5{6‑6} sts, slip st
in next 4 sts changing to Pink in last
slip st made, sc in next 5{6‑6} sts
changing to Blue in last sc made, sc
in next 8{10‑13} sts, slip st in next
6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,
slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
8{10‑13} sc changing to Pink in last
sc made, sc in both loops of next
5{6‑6} sc only (face) changing to
Yellow in last sc made, slip st in
next 4 slip sts, sc in next 5{6‑6} sc
changing to Blue in last sc made,
sc in next 8{10‑13} sc, slip st in next
6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4{5‑5} sc,

slip st in next 6 slip sts, sc in next
8{10‑13} sc changing to Yellow in last
sc made, sc in next 5{6‑6} sc, slip st in
next 4 slip sts changing to Pink in last
slip st made, sc in both loops of next
5{6‑6} sc only changing to Blue in last
sc made, sc in next 8{10‑13} sc, slip st
in next 6 slip sts, sc in last 4{5‑5} sc.

Repeat Rows 3 and 4, 2{3‑4} times; Glue mouth to head.

then repeat Row 3 once more.
THUMB
Work same as Dog, page 32:
41{47‑51} sts.
FINISHING
Using photo as guide for placement,
add facial features using black
embroidery floss and   French
knots for eyes (Fig. 16, page 62).
Using patterns below, cut mouth
from red felt and buttons from
white felt.
Attach buttons to Body using black embroidery floss and   straight stitch
forming an ”X” (Fig. 13, page 62).
Using matching colors, with wrong sides together and working through inside
loops only,   whipstitch seams closed (Fig. 7b, page 60).
HAIR
Cut 14 strands of Yellow, each 9" (23 cm) long. Holding all strands together, tie
a piece of Yellow around center and sew to top of head.
For bangs, wind Yellow loosely around 2 fingers, 10 times; cut yarn. Insert an
18" (45.5 cm) length of Yellow through center of loops and tie securely around
the 10 strands, removing loops from fingers. Sew loops to center of hair.
Tie a strand of ribbon around hair on each side of head for pigtails, and sew in
place.
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mouth

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 POCKET LAP ROBE
Finished Size: 33'' x 40"
(84 cm x 101.5 cm)
SHOPPING LIST
STITCH GUIDE Edging
SINGLE CROCHET Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn;   sc evenly
2 TOGETHER around, working 3 sc in each corner;
(abbreviated sc2tog) join with slip st to first sc, finish off.
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc,
YO and draw through all 3 loops on Rnd 2: With right side facing,   join

Yarn (Medium Weight) hook (counts as one sc). CC with sc in any corner (see Joining

Solid Colors - [7 ounces, 364 yards With Sc, page 58); sc in each sc

(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: around, working 3 sc in each corner

Variegated Color - INSTRUCTIONS sc; join with slip st to first sc.

[5 ounces, 236 yards Body

(141 grams, 215 meters) per skein]: With MC, ch 99. Rnds 3 and 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each

 MC (Tan or Ecru) - 4 skeins sc around, working 3 sc in each

 CC (Variegated or Rose) - Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch corner sc; join with slip st to first sc.

2 skeins from hook and in each ch across:

98 sc. Finish off.
Crochet Hook
 Size I (5.5 mm)
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn Rnd 5: With wrong side facing, join
or size needed for gauge
around any stitch to mark Row 1 as MC with sc in any corner sc; sc in
Additional Supplies right side and bottom edge. each sc around, working 3 sc in each
 ¾" (19 mm) Button corner sc; join with slip st to first sc.
 Sewing needle Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
 Matching thread across. Rnd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
 Yarn needle around, working 3 sc in each
Repeat Row 2 until Body measures corner sc; join with slip st to first sc,
approximately 35" (89 cm) from finish off.
GAUGE INFORMATION beginning ch, ending by working a
14 sc and 16 rows = 4'' (10 cm) right side row; do not finish off. Rnds 7-10: Repeat Rnds 2-5.
Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square
With MC, ch 15. Finish off.
Work same as Body for 16 rows: 14 sc.
Finish off.

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Pockets - Masculine
CHANGE POCKET
BODY
With CC, ch 13.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch

from hook and in each ch across:
12 sc.

Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and

bottom edge.

Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc

across; at end of Row 12, finish off.

Edging: With right side facing, join

MC with sc in any corner; sc evenly
around, working 3 sc in each corner
sc; join with slip st to first sc, finish off
leaving a long end for sewing.

FLAP
With CC and leaving a long end for
sewing, ch 13.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch

from hook and in each ch across:
12 sc.

Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and

top edge.

Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each

sc across. Row 5: Ch 1, turn; beginning in first Row 7: Ch 1, turn; beginning in first
sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog: 8 sc. sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog: 4 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn; beginning in first
sc, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog: Row 6: Ch 1, turn; beginning in first Row 8: Ch 1, turn; beginning in first
10 sc. sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog: 6 sc. sc, sc2tog twice; finish off: 2 sc.

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Edging: Work same as Change
Pocket; do not leave long end,
page 39.
EYEGLASSES POCKET
With CC, ch 17.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across:
16 sc.
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and
bottom edge.
Rows 2-23: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across; at end of Row 23, finish off.
Edging: Work same as Change
Pocket, page 39.
REMOTE CONTROL POCKET
With CC, ch 15.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across:
14 sc.
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and
bottom edge.
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across; at end of Row 18, finish off.
Edging: Work same as Change
Pocket, page 39.
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MAGAZINE POCKET Pockets - Feminine
With CC, ch 35.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across:
34 sc.
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and 39
bottom edge.
Rows 2-34: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across; at end of Row 34, finish off.
CHANGE POCKET
Edging: Work same as Change Work same as Masculine Pocket,
Pocket, page 39. page 39.
BOOK POCKET (Make 2) EYEGLASSES POCKET
With CC, ch 23. With CC, ch 17.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across: from hook and in each ch across:
22 sc. 16 sc.
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and
bottom edge. bottom edge.
Rows 2-26: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc Rows 2-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across; at end of Row 26, finish off. across.
Edging: Work same as Change Row 19 (Trim row): Ch 1, turn;
Pocket, page 39. working in   Back Loops Only
(Fig. 2, page 58), sc in each sc across.
Rows 20-23: Ch 1, turn; working in
both loops, sc in each sc across; at
end of Row 23, finish off.
Edging: With right side facing,
bottom of Pocket down and working
in   free loops of Trim Row (Fig. 3a,
page 59), join MC with slip st in first
sc; ch 3, sc in third ch from hook,
H slip st in next 2 sc, ch 3, sc in third
ch from hook; repeat from H across
to last sc, slip st in last sc, slip st in
end of row, ch 1, sc in same st, sc
evenly around pocket, working 3 sc
in each corner; join with slip st to first
sc, finish off leaving a long end for
sewing.
REMOTE CONTROL POCKET
With CC, ch 15.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across:
14 sc.
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and
bottom edge.
Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across.
Row 15 (Trim row): Ch 1, turn;
working in Back Loops Only, sc in
each sc across.
Rows 16-18: Ch 1, turn; working in
both loops, sc in each sc across; at
end of Row 18, finish off.
Edging: Work same as Eyeglasses
Pocket.
MAGAZINE POCKET Row 23 (Trim row): Ch 1, turn;
With CC, ch 35. working in Back Loops Only, sc in
each sc across.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across: Rows 24-26: Ch 1, turn; working in
34 sc. both loops, sc in each sc across; at
end of Row 26, finish off.
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and
bottom edge. Edging: Work same as Eyeglasses
Pocket.
Rows 2-30: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across.
Finishing
Row 31 (Trim row): Ch 1, turn; Following Placement Diagram as a
working in Back Loops Only, sc in guide for placement and using long
each sc across. ends, sew Pockets to Lap Robe.
Rows 32-34: Ch 1, turn; working in Sew Flap above Change Pocket; then
both loops, sc in each sc across; at sew button to Flap.
end of Row 34, finish off.
Placement Diagram
Edging: Work same as Eyeglasses
Pocket.
Remote
Change
Control
BOOK POCKET (Make 2)
Eyeglasses
With CC, ch 23.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across: Magazine
22 sc.
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side and Book Book
bottom edge.
Rows 2-22: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across. Design by Joyce Winfield Vanderslice.
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STITCH GUIDE Rnd 4: 2 Hdc in next hdc, hdc in next

Finished Size: Approximately 17"
(43 cm) tall
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[5 ounces, 256 yards
HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
2 TOGETHER
(abbreviated hdc2tog)
(uses next 2 hdc)
H YO, insert hook in next hdc, YO
and pull up a loop; repeat from H
2 hdc, place marker around last hdc
made to mark center top of nose, hdc
in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in
each hdc around: 22 hdc.
Rnd 5: Hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next

(141 grams, 234 meters) per skein]: once more, YO and draw through hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next

 Pink - 1 skein all 5 loops on hook (counts as hdc, hdc in each hdc around: 24 hdc.

 White - 1 skein one hdc).

Rnd 6: Hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in
Crochet Hook
next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in
 Size H (5 mm)
INSTRUCTIONS next hdc, hdc in each hdc around:
or size needed for gauge
Head 26 hdc.
Additional Supplies Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 3,
 Polyester fiberfill 8 hdc in third ch from hook; do Rnd 7: (Hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in
 Yarn needle not join,   place marker to mark next hdc) twice, hdc in each hdc
5/8" (16 mm) ribbon beginning of the rnd (see Markers, around: 28 hdc.
 Pink - 3 yards (2.75 meters) page 57): 8 hdc.
 Blue - small amount Rnd 8: Hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as next hdc, hdc in each hdc around:
GAUGE INFORMATION right side. 30 hdc.
14 hdc and 10 rnds/rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 2¼" (5.75 cm) Rnd 2: Skip beginning ch, 2 hdc in Rnd 9: Hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in
diameter each hdc around: 16 hdc. next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc
Work same as Head through Rnd 3: in next hdc, hdc in next 10 hdc,
20 hdc. Rnd 3: (Hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in hdc2tog, hdc in next hdc, hdc2tog,
next hdc) around: 20 hdc. hdc in next 5 hdc: 30 hdc.

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Rnd 10: Hdc in next 6 hdc, 2 hdc in next
hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next
hdc, hdc in next 10 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc in
next hdc, hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 hdc.

Rnd 11: (Hdc in next 3 hdc, hdc2tog)

around: 24 hdc.

Rnd 12: Hdc2tog around: 12 hdc.

Rnd 13: Hdc in each hdc around; slip st

in next hdc, finish off leaving a long end
for sewing.

Body
With Pink, ch 24; being careful not to
twist ch, join with slip st to form a ring.

Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 2 (counts as first

hdc, now and throughout), hdc in next
ch and in each ch around; join with
slip st to of first hdc: 24 hdc.

Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.

Rnd 2 (Ruffle): Ch 1, working in

  Front Loops Only (Fig. 2, page 58),
sc in same st, ch 4, hdc in fourth ch from
hook, (sc in next hdc, ch 4, hdc in fourth
ch from hook) around; join with slip st
to first sc.

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Rnd 3: Ch 1, working behind Ruffle
and in   free loops on Rnd 1
(Fig. 3a, page 59), slip st in first st;
hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next hdc,
(hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc)
around; do not join, place marker to
mark beginning of the rnd: 36 hdc.
Rnd 4: Working in both loops, (hdc
in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc)
around: 48 hdc.
Rnd 5: (Hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in
next hdc) around: 60 hdc.
Rnd 6: (Hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in
next hdc) around: 72 hdc.
Rnd 7: (Hdc in next 11 hdc, 2 hdc in
next hdc) around: 78 hdc.
Rnd 8: Hdc in next 11 hdc, skip next
18 hdc (armhole), hdc in next 21 hdc,
skip next 18 hdc (armhole), hdc in
next 10 hdc: 42 hdc.
Rnds 9-19: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 20: (Hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc2tog)
around; do not finish off: 36 hdc.
First Leg
Rnd 1 (Dividing rnd): Hdc in next
9 hdc, skip next 18 hdc (Second Leg),
hdc in next 9 hdc: 18 hdc.
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Rnds 2-7: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 8: Hdc in each hdc around;
slip st in Front Loop Only of next hdc.
Rnd 9 (Ruffle): Ch 1, working in Front
Loops Only, sc in same st, ch 4, hdc in
fourth ch from hook, (sc in next hdc,
ch 4, hdc in fourth ch from hook)
around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, working behind Ruffle
and in free loops on Rnd 8, slip st in
first st; ch 1, sc in same st and in each
hdc around; join with slip st to first
sc, finish off: 18 sc.
FOOT
Rnd 1: With right side facing, skip
first 11 sc and join White with slip st
in next sc; hdc in same st and in each
sc around; do not join, place marker
to mark beginning of the rnd: 18 hdc.
Rnd 2: Hdc in next 7 hdc, 2 hdc in
each of next 4 hdc, hdc in each hdc
around: 22 hdc.
Rnd 3: Hdc in next 10 hdc, 2 hdc in
each of next 2 hdc, hdc in each hdc
around: 24 hdc.
Rnds 4 and 5: Hdc in each hdc
around.
Rnd 6: Hdc2tog around; slip st in
next hdc, finish off leaving a long end
for sewing: 12 hdc.
Second Leg
Rnd 1: With right side facing,   join
Pink with hdc in first skipped hdc
after First Leg (see Joining With Hdc,
page 58); hdc in next hdc and in
each hdc around; do not join, place
marker to mark beginning of the rnd:
18 hdc.
Beginning with Rnd 2, complete
same as First Leg.
First Arm
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join
Pink with hdc in first skipped hdc of
one armhole; hdc in next hdc and in
each hdc around; do not join, place
marker to mark beginning of the rnd:
18 hdc.
Rnds 2-7: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 8: Hdc in each hdc around;
slip st in Front Loop Only of next hdc.
Rnd 9 (Ruffle): Ch 1, working in Front
Loops Only, sc in same st, ch 4, hdc in
fourth ch from hook, (sc in next hdc,
ch 4, hdc in fourth ch from hook)
around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 10: Working behind Ruffle and
in free loops on Rnd 8, slip st in first
st; ch 1, sc in same st and in each hdc
around; join with slip st to first sc,
finish off: 18 sc.
Hand
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join
White with hdc in any sc; hdc in next
sc and in each sc around; do not join,
place marker to mark beginning of
the rnd: 18 hdc.
Rnds 2 and 3: Hdc in each hdc
around.
Rnd 4: Hdc2tog around; slip st in
next hdc, finish off leaving a long end
for sewing: 9 hdc.
Second Arm
Work same as First Arm, page 42.
Ear (Make 2)
With White, ch 8.
Rnd 1 (Right side): 2 Hdc in third ch
from hook, hdc in next 4 chs, 4 hdc in
last ch; working in   free loops of
beginning ch (Fig. 3b, page 59), hdc
in next 4 chs, 2 hdc in next ch; do not
join, place marker to mark beginning
of the rnd: 16 hdc.
Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Rnd 2: 2 Hdc in next hdc, hdc in next
6 hdc, 2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc,
hdc in next 6 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc:
20 hdc.
Rnds 3-10: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 11: Hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc2tog,
hdc in next 8 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc in
next 3 hdc: 18 hdc.
Rnd 12: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 13: Hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc2tog,
hdc in next 7 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc in
next 2 hdc: 16 hdc.
Rnd 14: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 15: Hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc2tog,
hdc in next 6 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc in
next hdc: 14 hdc.
Rnd 16: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 17: (Hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc2tog)
twice: 12 hdc.
Rnd 18: Hdc in each hdc around;
slip st in next hdc, finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.
Finishing
Stuff Head.
Thread needle with long end and
  weave needle through remaining
stitches on Rnd 13 (Fig. 10, page 61);
gather tightly to close and secure
end.
Flatten top of each Ear and sew to
Head.
Flatten bottom of each Foot and sew
closed.
Thread needle with long end on one
Hand and weave needle through
remaining stitches on Rnd 4; gather
tightly to close and secure end.
Repeat for remaining Hand.
Stuff Hands and Feet only.
Thread needle with Pink and weave
needle through stitches at top of one
Arm Ruffle; gather and secure end.
Repeat for Ruffles on remaining Arm
and Legs.
Stuff Arms, Legs, and Body lightly.
Sew Head to Body.
Thread needle with Pink and weave
needle through stitches at top of
Body Ruffle; gather and secure end.
Using photo as a guide for
placement, add eyes using Blue
ribbon and add nose using Pink
ribbon.
Using Pink ribbon, add bows to Ears.
Design by Terry Kimbrough.
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 WOMAN’S SLIPPERS
GAUGE INFORMATION Rows 2 thru 9{10-10}: Ch 3 (counts
14 dc and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) as first dc, now and throughout),
SHOPPING LIST Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square turn; dc in next dc and in each dc
With Red, ch 16. across.
Yarn (Medium Weight)
Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook
[7 ounces, 364 yards
(3 skipped chs count as first dc) Begin working in rounds.
(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]:
and in each ch across: 14 dc.
 Red - 1 skein
Rows 2-8: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3, turn; dc
 Aran - 1 skein
turn; dc in next dc and in each dc in next dc and in each dc across,
Crochet Hook across. ch 5{7‑7}; join with slip st to first dc:
 Size H (5 mm)
Finish off. 28{32-34} sts.
or size needed for gauge

Additional Supplies Note: Loop a short piece of yarn

 Yarn needle STITCH GUIDE around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
SINGLE CROCHET right side.
2 TOGETHER
SIZE INFORMATION (abbreviated sc2tog) Rnd 2: Ch 1, do not turn; sc in
Women’s Shoe Sizes: Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, same st and in each dc and each ch
Small - 5/6 YO and draw through all 3 loops on around; do not join,   place marker
Medium - 7/8 hook (counts as one sc). to mark beginning of the rnd (see
Large - 9/10 Markers, page 57).

Size Note: We have printed the
instructions for the sizes in different
colors to make it easier for you to
find:
∙ Size Small in Blue
∙ Size Medium in Pink
∙ Size Large in Green
Instructions in Black apply to all sizes.
INSTRUCTIONS
Slipper (Make 2)
With Red, ch 25{27-29}.
Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook
(3 skipped chs count as first dc)
and in each ch across: 23{25-27} dc.
Rnds 3 thru 5{7-8}: Sc in each sc
around; do not finish off.
SIZE MEDIUM ONLY
Rnd 8: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc)
around: 28 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around; do not
finish off.

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SIZE LARGE ONLY
Rnd 9: Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc,
(sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 28 sc.

Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around; do not

finish off.

ALL SIZES
Rnd 6{10-11}: (Sc2tog, sc in next
5 sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 7{11-12}: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 8{12-13}: (Sc2tog, sc in next

4 sc) around: 20 sc.

Rnd 9{13-14}: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 10{14-15}: (Sc2tog, sc in next

3 sc) around: 16 sc.

Rnd 11{15-16}: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12{16-17}: (Sc2tog, sc in next
2 sc) around: 12 sc.
Rnd 13{17-18}: Sc2tog around;
slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
long end for sewing: 6 sc.
Thread needle with long end and
  weave needle through stitches
on last rnd (Fig. 10, page 61); gather
tightly to close and secure end.
Sew back seam.
EDGING
Rnd 1 (Eyelet rnd): With right side
facing, join Red with slip st in top of
back seam; ch 3, working in ends of
rows, (slip st in top of next row, ch 3)
around to chs on Rnd 1; working
in   free loops of chs (Fig. 3b,
page 59), skip first ch, (slip st in next
ch, ch 3, skip next ch) 2{3-3} times;
working in ends of rows, (slip st in
base of next row, ch 3) around; join
with slip st to first slip st, finish off:
23{26‑26} ch-3 sps.
Rnd 2: With right side facing,   join
Aran with sc in first ch-3 sp after
joining (see Joining With Sc, page 58);
sc in same sp, 2 sc in each ch-3 sp
around; join with slip st to first sc,
finish off.
Tie: With Aran, ch 100{110-110};
finish off.
Beginning and ending at center
front, weave Tie through Eyelet
round; pull ends to gather Slipper
slightly and tie ends in a bow.
Design by Jan Hatfield.
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Finished Size: 38" x 57"
(96.5 cm x 145 cm)
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
Assortment of colors:
 [34 ounces, 1,768 yards
(970 grams, 1,617 meters)]
total
Crochet Hook
 Size J (6 mm)
or size needed for gauge
GAUGE INFORMATION
One repeat (14 sts) = 4¾" (12 cm);
8 rows = 3¼" (8.25 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 9¼"w x 3¼"h
(23.5 cm x 8.25 cm)
With any color, ch 28.
Work same as Afghan for 8 rows:
27 sts.
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STITCH GUIDE
TREBLE CROCHET
(abbreviated tr)
YO twice, insert hook in st indicated,
YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on
hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops
on hook) 3 times.
Each row is worked with a different
color across the length of the Afghan.
You can add fringe with a different
color than the rows worked, or you
can use the same color by leaving
the ends long when joining and
finishing off each row and then later
work them into the fringe.
INSTRUCTIONS
Afghan
With any color, ch 168.
Row 1 (Right side): Working in
  back ridge of beginning ch
(Fig. 1, page 58), sc in second ch from
hook, H † hdc in next 2 chs, dc in
next 2 chs, tr in next 3 chs, dc in next
2 chs, hdc in next 2 chs †, sc in next
3 chs; repeat from H across to last
12 chs, then repeat from † to † once,
sc in last ch; finish off: 167 sts.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Row 1 as
right side.
Row 2: With wrong side facing,
  join new color with sc in first
sc (see Joining With Sc, page 58);
sc in next st and in each st across;
finish off.
Row 3: With right side facing,
  join new color with tr in first sc
(see Joining With Tr, page 58); H † dc
in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in
next 3 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, dc in next
2 sc †, tr in next 3 sc; repeat from H
across to last 12 sc, then repeat from
† to † once, tr in last sc; finish off.
Row 4: With wrong side facing, join
new color with sc in first tr; sc in next
st and in each st across; finish off.
Row 5: With right side facing, join
new color with sc in first sc; H † hdc
in next 2 sc, dc in next 2 sc, tr in
next 3 sc, dc in next 2 sc, hdc in next
2 sc †, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from H
across to last 12 sc, then repeat from
† to † once, sc in last sc; finish off.
Repeat Rows 2-5 for pattern until Afghan measures Fringe
approximately 38" (96.5 cm) from beginning ch, ending Holding 2 strands of any color together, each 15" (38 cm)
by working Row 5. long, add   fringe to ends of rows (Figs. 11c & d, page 61).

Design by Sandy Rideout.

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 PET BLANKET & TOY

Finished Blanket Sizes:
Small - 21½" x 28½"
(54.5 cm x 72.5 cm)
Large - 35" x 42" (89 cm x 106.5 cm)
Size Note: We have printed the
instructions for the sizes in different
colors to make it easier for you to
find:
∙ Small in Blue
∙ Large in Green
Instructions in Black apply to both
sizes.
Finished Mouse Toy Size:
Approximately 3¾" (9.5 cm) long
(not including tail)
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (100% Cotton
Medium Weight)
[1.75 ounces, 80 yards
(50 grams, 73 meters) per skein]:
Blanket
 Yellow - 4{9} skeins
 Blue - 3{6} skeins
 Red - 40 yards (36.5 meters)
Mouse Toy
 Red - 25 yards (23 meters)
 Blue - small amount
 Black - small amount
Crochet Hooks
 Size G (4 mm) and
 Size I (5.5 mm)
or sizes needed for gauge
GAUGE INFORMATION
Blanket
With larger size hook,
Each Square = 6¾" (17.25 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 3¾" (9.5 cm) square
Work same as Maze Square through
Rnd 3: 44 dc.
Mouse Toy
Gauge is not of great importance; the
toy can be a little larger or smaller
without changing the overall effect.
Work should be firm enough so that
the stuffing does not show through
the stitches.
With smaller size hook, gauge is
approximately 4 sc and 4 rows = 1"
(2.5 cm).

Additional Supplies
 Polyester fiberfill
 Yarn needle

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INSTRUCTIONS
Blanket
MAZE SQUARE
Make 12{30}.
With larger size hook and Blue, ch 5;
join with slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3 (counts
as first dc, now and throughout),
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ring, dc in ring
  changing to Yellow (Fig. 5c,
page 59), ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) twice in
ring; join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc
and 4 ch-1 sps.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.
Rnd 2: Continuing with Yellow, ch 3,
dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
next ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp changing
to Blue in last dc made, [dc in next
3 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp]
twice; join with slip st to first dc:
28 dc.
Rnd 3: Continuing with Blue, ch 3, dc
in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch-1 sp, dc in next 7 dc, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch-1 sp, dc
in next 2 dc changing to Yellow in
last dc made, dc in next 5 dc, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch-1 sp, dc
in next 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch-1 sp, dc in last 2 dc; join
with slip st to first dc: 44 dc.
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Rnd 4: Continuing with Yellow, ch 3,
dc in next 6 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
in next corner ch-1 sp, dc in next
11 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch-1 sp, dc in next 4 dc changing
to Blue in last dc made, dc in next
7 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch-1 sp, dc in next 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 1,
2 dc) in next corner ch-1 sp, dc in last
4 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 60 dc.
Rnd 5: Continuing with Blue, ch 3, dc
in next 8 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
corner ch-1 sp, dc in next 15 dc, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner ch-1 sp,
dc in next 6 dc changing to Yellow
in last dc made, cut Blue, dc in next
9 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner
ch-1 sp, dc in next 15 dc, (2 dc, ch 1,
2 dc) in next corner ch-1 sp, dc in last
6 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 76 dc.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in
each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 1,
2 dc) in each corner ch-1 sp; join with
slip st to first dc, finish off: 92 dc.
ASSEMBLY
With Yellow and working through
inside loops only,   whipstitch
Squares together (Fig. 7b, page 60),
forming 3{5} strips of 4{6} Squares,
positioning each Square in same
direction and beginning in first
corner ch and ending in next corner
ch; then whipstitch strips together in
same manner.
EDGING
Rnd 1: With right side facing and
using larger size hook,   join Blue
with dc in any dc (see Joining With
Dc, page 58); dc in next dc and in
each dc and each joined corner ch
around, working (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in
each corner ch-1 sp; join with slip st
to first dc, finish off: 358{558} dc and
4 chs.
Rnd 2: With right side facing and
using larger size hook,   join Red
with sc in any corner ch (see Joining
With Sc, page 58); ch 3, skip next
st, H sc in next st, ch 3, skip next
st; repeat from H around; join with
slip st to first sc, finish off.
Trim: With right side facing, using
larger size hook, and working in sts
on Rnd 1, insert hook in any dc from
front to back, holding Yellow on
wrong side, YO and pull up a loop,
H insert hook in next st, YO and draw
through st and loop on hook (Fig. A);
repeat from H around for surface
slip st ending by working in same st
as beginning slip st; cut yarn leaving
a long end.
Fig. A
Pull the loop on hook allowing the
yarn end to come through the last
stitch. Thread the yarn needle with
the end and insert it under the
2 strands of the first slip st, then
down at the same place where yarn
emerges, creating a seamless chain;
secure end.
Mouse Toy
Use smaller size hook for entire
Mouse.
STITCH GUIDE
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER
(abbreviated sc2tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc,
YO and draw through all 3 loops on
hook (counts as one sc).
BODY
With Red, ch 4; join with slip st to
form a ring.
Rnd 1 (Right side): 5 Sc in ring; do
not join,   place marker to mark
beginning of the rnd (see Markers,
page 57).
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.
Rnds 2-8: 2 Sc in next sc, sc in each
sc around: 12 sc.
Rnds 9-14: Sc in each sc around.
Stuff Mouse firmly with polyester
fiberfill.
Rnd 15: Sc2tog around; slip st in next
st, finish off leaving a long end for
sewing: 6 sts.
Thread yarn needle with long end
and   weave through remaining
stitches on Rnd 15 (Fig. 10, page 61);
gather tightly to close and secure
end.
TAIL
With Blue, ch 14.
Row 1: 2 Sc in second ch from hook
and in each of next 4 chs, sc in next
ch, slip st in last 7 chs; finish off
leaving a long end for sewing.
Sew Tail to closing of Body.
WHISKERS
Cut 3 strands of Blue, each 10"
(25.5 cm) long.
Holding all 3 strands together, tie an
overhand knot about 2" (5 cm) from
one end. Insert the crochet hook all
the way through Rnd 2 of the Body,
hook strands on long side of the
knot and pull through until the knot
touches the Body.
Tie another overhand knot so that it
will rest tightly against the opposite
side of the Body.
Trim the strands.
Using photo as a guide for placement
and Black, work   French knots for
eyes (Fig. 16, page 62) and   satin
stitch for nose (Fig.14, page 62).
Design by Carolyn Christmas.
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 FOOTBALL
Finished Size: 7" (18 cm) long
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[3.5 ounces, 205 yards
(100 grams, 187 meters) per skein]:
 Rust - 1 skein
 Off White - 1 skein
Crochet Hook
 Size G (4 mm)
or size needed for gauge
Additional Supplies
 Polyester fiberfill
 Yarn needle
GAUGE INFORMATION
16 sc and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square
With Rust, ch 17.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook
and in each ch across: 16 sc.
Rows 2-16: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
across.
Finish off.
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STITCH GUIDE
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER
(abbreviated sc2tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO
and draw through all 3 loops on hook
(counts as one sc).
INSTRUCTIONS
Football
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Rust, ch 2,
8 sc in second ch from hook; join with
slip st to first sc.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each
sc around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc: 16 sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each
sc around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in
next sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around; join with slip st to first sc:
24 sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each
sc around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next
sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc
in next sc) around; join with slip st to
first sc, finish off: 32 sc.
Rnd 8: With right side facing,   join
Off White with sc in same st as
joining (see Joining With Sc, page 58);
sc in each sc around; join with slip st
to first sc.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next
3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; join with
slip st to first sc: 40 sc.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc, finish off.
Rnd 11: With right side facing, join Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in same st and in Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
Rust with sc in same st as joining; sc next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next
in each sc around; join with slip st to 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; join with 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; join with
first sc. slip st to first sc: 45 sc. slip st to first sc: 50 sc.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in same st and in Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in same st and in Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to each sc around; join with slip st to each sc around; join with slip st to
first  sc. first sc. first sc.
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Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next
9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; join with
slip st to first sc: 55 sc.
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc.
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next 8 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 9 sc,
sc2tog) around; join with slip st to
first sc: 50 sc.
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc.
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next 7 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 8 sc,
sc2tog) around; join with slip st to
first sc: 45 sc.
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc.
Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next 6 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 7 sc,
sc2tog) around; join with slip st to
first sc: 40 sc.
Rnd 24: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc, finish off.
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Rnd 25: With right side facing,
join Off White with sc in same st as
joining; sc in each sc around; join
with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc.
Rnd 27: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
next 2 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 3 sc,
sc2tog) around; join with slip st to
first sc, finish off: 32 sc.
Stuff Football firmly with fiberfill
and continue adding fiberfill as
remaining rounds are worked.
Rnd 28: With right side facing, join
Rust with sc in same st as joining; sc
in each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc.
Rnd 29: Ch 1, sc in same st and
in next sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 2 sc,
sc2tog) around; join with slip st to
first sc: 24 sc.
Rnd 30: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc.
Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc2tog,
(sc in next sc, sc2tog) around; join
with slip st to first sc: 16 sc.
Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc in same st and in
each sc around; join with slip st to
first sc.
Rnds 33 and 34: Ch 1, beginning in
same st as joining, sc2tog around;
join with slip st to first sc: 4 sc.
Finish off leaving a long end for
sewing.
Thread yarn needle with long end
and   weave needle through sc
on Rnd 34 (Fig. 10, page 61); gather
tightly to close and secure end.
LACING
With Off White, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook
and in each ch across: 7 sc.
Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in
each sc across; finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.
Note: Mark Row 2 as right side.
Using photo as a guide for
placement:
Sew Lacing to Football.
With Off White, add   straight
stitches (Fig. 13, page 62) to Football
at sides of Lacing.
Design by Becky Stevens.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
BPdc Back Post double
crochet(s)
CC Contrasting Color
ch(s) chain(s)
cm centimeters
dc double crochet(s)
FPdc Front Post double
crochet(s)
hdc half double crochet(s)
hdc2tog half double crochet
2 together
LDC Long double crochet(s)
LSC Long single crochet(s)
MC Main Color
mm millimeters
Rnd(s) Round(s)
sc single crochet(s)
sc2tog single crochet 2 together
sp(s) space(s)
st(s) stitch(es)
tr treble crochet(s)
YO yarn over
SYMBOLS & TERMS
H — work instructions following H as
many more times as indicated
in addition to the first time.
† to † — work all instructions from
first † to second † as many
times as specified.
( ) or [ ] — work enclosed instructions
as many times as specified
by the number immediately
following or work all enclosed
instructions in the stitch or
space indicated or contains
explanatory remarks.
colon (:) — the number(s) given after
a colon at the end of a row or
round denote(s) the number of
stitches or spaces you should
have on that row or round.
GAUGE
Exact gauge is essential for proper
size. Before beginning your project,
make the sample swatch given in the
individual instructions in the yarn
and hook specified. After completing
the swatch, measure it, counting
your stitches and rows or rounds
carefully. If your swatch is larger
or smaller than specified, make
another, changing hook size to get
the correct gauge. Keep trying until
you find the size hook that will give
you the specified gauge.
MARKERS
Markers are used to help distinguish
the beginning of the round. Place
a 2" (5 cm) scrap piece of yarn
before the first stitch of each round,
moving marker after each round is
completed.
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JOINING WITH SC
When instructed to join with sc,
begin with a slip knot on hook. Insert
hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull
up a loop, YO and draw through both
loops on hook.
JOINING WITH HDC
When instructed to join with hdc,
begin with a slip knot on hook. YO,
holding loop on hook, insert hook in
stitch or space indicated, YO and pull
up a loop, YO and draw through all
3 loops on hook.
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JOINING WITH DC BACK RIDGE
When instructed to join with dc, Work only in loops indicated by
begin with a slip knot on hook. YO, arrows (Fig. 1).
holding loop on hook, insert hook in
stitch or space indicated, YO and pull Fig. 1
up a loop (3 loops on hook), (YO and
draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
JOINING WITH TR
When instructed to join with tr, begin
with a slip knot on hook. YO twice,
holding loops on hook, insert hook
in stitch or space indicated, YO and BACK OR FRONT LOOPS
pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), (YO ONLY
and draw through 2 loops on hook) Work only in loop(s) indicated by
3 times. arrows (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
FREE LOOPS
After working in front loops only on a
row or round, there will be a ridge of
unused loops, called the free loops.
Later, when instructed to work in free
loops of the same row or round, work
in these loops (Fig. 3a).
When instructed to work in free
loops of a chain, work in loops
indicated by arrow (Fig. 3b).
CHANGING COLORS
Work the last stitch to within one
step of completion, drop yarn, hook
new yarn (Figs. 5a, b, or c) and draw
through all loops on hook.
Fig. 5a
WORKING IN SPACE
BEFORE A STITCH
When instructed to work in space
before a stitch or in spaces between
stitches, insert hook in space
indicated by arrow (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6

Fig. 3a

Fig. 5b

Fig. 3b

Fig. 5c

POST STITCH
Work around the post of the stitch
indicated, inserting the hook in the
direction of the arrow (Fig. 4).

038A
Fig. 4

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WHIPSTITCH
With wrong sides together, sew
through both pieces once to secure
the beginning of the seam, leaving
an ample yarn end to weave in later.
Insert the needle from front to back
through both loops of each stitch
on both pieces (Fig. 7a), or through
inside loops (Fig. 7b). Bring the
needle around and insert it from
front to back through the next
strands on both pieces.
Continue in same manner, keeping
the sewing yarn fairly loose.
Fig. 7a
Fig. 7b
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WEAVING SEAMS
With the right side of both pieces
facing you and edges even, sew
through both sides once to secure
the seam, leaving an ample yarn
end to weave in later. Insert the
needle from right to left through
two strands on each piece (Fig. 8).
Bring the needle around and insert
it from right to left through the next
strands on both pieces. Continue in
this manner, drawing seam together
as you work.
Fig. 8
REVERSE SINGLE
CROCHET
(abbreviated reverse sc)
Insert hook in stitch to right of hook
(Fig. 9a), YO and draw through, under
and to left of loop on hook (2 loops
on hook) (Fig. 9b), YO and draw
through both loops on hook (Fig. 9c)
(reverse sc made, Fig. 9d).
Fig. 9a
Fig. 9b
Fig. 9c
Fig. 9d
WEAVE THROUGH
STITCHES
To close a hole, thread a yarn needle
with the long end left at the end of
the last round worked and weave it
through the remaining stitches
(Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
FRINGE
Cut a piece of cardboard 3" (7.5 cm) wide and half as long as specified in
instructions for finished strands. Wind the yarn loosely and evenly lengthwise
around the cardboard until the card is filled, then cut across one end; repeat as
needed.
Hold together as many strands as specified in individual instructions; fold in
half.
With wrong side facing and using a crochet hook, draw the folded end up
through a stitch or row and pull the loose ends through the folded end
(Figs. 11a or c); draw the knot up tightly (Figs. 11b or d). Repeat, spacing as
specified in individual instructions.
Lay flat on a hard surface and trim the ends.

Fig. 11a Fig. 11b

058B

Fig. 11c Fig. 11d

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POM-POM
Cut a piece of cardboard 3" (7.5 cm)
wide and as long as you want the
diameter of your finished pom-pom
to be.
Wind the yarn around the cardboard
until it is approximately ½" (12 mm)
thick in the middle (Fig. 12a).
Carefully slip the yarn off the
cardboard and firmly tie an 18"
(45.5 cm) length of yarn around the
middle (Fig. 12b). Leave yarns ends
long enough to attach the pom-pom.
Cut the loops on both ends and trim
the pom-pom into a smooth ball
(Fig. 12c).
Fig. 12a
Fig. 12b
Fig. 12c
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EMBROIDERY STITCHES
STRAIGHT STITCH
Straight stitch is just what the name
implies, a single, straight stitch. Come
up at 1 and go down at 2 (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
SATIN STITCH
Satin stitch is a series of straight
stitches worked that come out of
and go into the same stitch (Fig. 14).
Come up at odd numbers and go
down at even numbers.
Fig. 14 fingers (Fig. 16). Tighten the knot;
BACKSTITCH
The backstitch is worked from right
to left. Come up at 1, go down at
2 and come up at 3 (Fig. 15). The
second stitch is made by going down
at 1 and coming up at 4.
Fig. 15
FRENCH KNOT
Bring the needle up at 1. Wrap the
yarn around the needle 5 times and
insert the needle at 2, holding the
end of yarn with the nonstitching
then pull the needle through,
holding the yarn until it must be
released.
Fig. 16
 YARN INFORMATION
The projects in this book were made using a variety of yarn weights. Any brand of the specified weight of yarn may be
used. It is best to refer to the yardage/meters when determining how many balls or skeins to purchase. Remember, to
arrive at the finished size, it is the GAUGE/TENSION that is important, not the brand of yarn.

For your convenience, listed below and on page 64 are the specific yarns used to create our photography models.
Because yarn manufacturers make frequent changes in their product lines, you may sometimes find it necessary to use a
substitute yarn or to search for the discontinued product at alternate suppliers (locally or online).

WARM UP AMERICA! BLOCKS MAN’S MUFFLER BABY BLANKET

Seed Stitch Block Red Heart® With Love® Red Heart® With Love®
Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® Red - #1914 Berry Red Green - #1601 Lettuce
#099 Linen Grey - #1401 Pewter Blue - #1805 Bluebell
Sweet Pea Block Off White - #1101 Eggshell
Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® Baby KID’S HAT
#106 Little Boy Blue Caron® United™ WOMAN’S CAP & MITTENS
Cluster Rows Block Variegated - #06018 White & Red Heart® Super Saver®
Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® Navy Marl Green - #406 Med Thyme
#171 Fern White - #06001 White Aran - #313 Aran

HOODED SCARF PREEMIE CAP KID’S SCARF

Lion Brand® Homespun® Red Heart® With Love® Red Heart® Super Saver®
#396 Fiesta Green - #1601 Lettuce Boy’s
Blue - #1805 Bluebell Brown - #336 Warm Brown
MAN’S CAP White - #311 White
Lion Brand® Heartland® Girl’s
#122 Grand Canyon Blue - #505 Aruba Sea
White - #311 White

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Red Heart® Anne Geddes Baby™ Red Heart® Super Saver® Use any medium weight yarn
Green - #0504 Robin Masculine
Lime - #0623 Spearmint MC - #334 Buff PET BLANKET & TOY
Blue - #0801 Bluebell CC - #301 Mirage Bernat® Handicrafter® Cotton
Feminine Yellow - #01030 Pale Yellow
KID’S SLIPPERS MC - #313 Aran Blue - #01010 French Blue
Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® Baby CC - #774 Light Raspberry Red - #01530 Country Red
Blue - #108 Bluebell Black - #01040 Black Licorice
Cream - #098 Lamb CUDDLE BUNNY
Red Heart® Soft Baby Steps® FOOTBALL
PUPPET MITTENS Pink - #9700 Baby Pink Patons® Canadiana™
Red Heart® Super Saver® White - #9600 White Rust - #10630 Burnt Orange
Dog Off White - #10006 Winter White
Brown - #336 Warm Brown WOMAN’S SLIPPERS
Black - #312 Black Red Heart® Super Saver®
Doll Red - #319 Cherry Red
Blue - #505 Aruba Sea Aran - #313 Aran
Yellow - #235 Lemon
Pink - #724 Baby Pink

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