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DECK THE HALLS 48 Angel Ornament

6 Snowman 50 Holly Berry Tree Skirt
9 Festive Table Runner 52 Mini Tree Decor
10 Poinsettia Presentation 54 Small Bell
12 Mini Christmas Stockings 55 Lacy Christmas
Tree Skirt
17 Fair Isle Christmas
Stocking 56 Snow Crystals
20 Santa Jar 58 Dapper Snowman
22 Blue Metallic Doily

24 Holiday Table Runner GIFT GIVING

26 Holiday Party Trims 60 Greeting Cards 70

28 Mistletoe Stocking 63 Holiday Turtleback
HOLIDAY THROWS
30 Dreamweaver 64 Sweetheart Poncho
86 Christmas Candy
66 Topsy-Turvy Doll Baby Afghan
32 Oblong Doily
& Bear
88 Santa Afghan & Pillow
34 Lacy Christmas Stocking
70 Santa Cocoon & Hat
92 Heavenly Angel
36 Mini Doily
72 Postcard Gift Tags
& Boxes 95 Christmas Afghan
37 Let It Snow Stocking
74 Work Boots 96 Holiday Snowballs
O CHRISTMAS TREE Afghan
78 Jingle Bell Slippers
40 Ornament Covers 98 Ho Ho Ho
79 Snowball Slippers
42 Tree Skirt 100 Holiday Glow
80 Wine Bottle Cover
44 Icicles 110 Skill Levels & Yarn Weights
82 Christmas Floral 111 Conversion Chart
45 King Arthur Pot Holders 111 Buyer’s Guide
46 Miniature Stocking & 84 Poinsettia Towel 112 Design Directory
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Snowman
Design by Glenda Winkleman
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
12 inches tall, 12 inches hand to
hand and 4 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
t Red Heart Plush Baby
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic/nylon yarn (3½ oz/
176 yds/100g per skein):
2 skeins #9100 coconut
1 skein each #9870 blueberry
and #9620 kiwi
t Red Heart Super Saver medium
(worsted) weight acrylic yarn
(7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):
5 yds #254 pumpkin
1 yd #312 black
t Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
t Sewing needle
t Blue sewing thread
t Stitch markers
t 9mm solid black security eyes: 2
t 1-inch light blue buttons: 3
t Fiberfill
t 7 x 7-inch piece cardboard
GAUGE
Rnds 1–7 = 4 inches; 12 sts =
4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Do not join rounds unless otherwise
indicated. Use stitch marker to
mark rounds.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SNOWMAN
BODY
Rnd 1: With coconut, ch 6, 3 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of
next 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working in
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bottom of foundation ch, sc in each
of next 3 chs, do not join (see Pat-
tern Notes). (12 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of next 3 sc,
sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in each
of next 3 sc, sc in each of next
3 sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc
in each of next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc,
2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each
of next 5 sc. (22 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
3 sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next
3 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (28 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in
next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in
next 2 sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in
next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in
next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc. (36 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc
in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc, sc in each of next 15 sc, 2 sc in
next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in next 8 sc. (40 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next
sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next
8 sc. (44 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next
sc, sc in next 21 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in next 11 sc. (46 sc)
Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10–21: Rep rnd 9.
Rnd 22: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 7 sc]
5 times, sc in last sc. (41 sc)
Rnds 23 & 24: Rep rnd 9.
Using Snowman bottom as pattern,
cut cardboard shape of bottom,
insert in the bottom of Snowman.
Rnd 25: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 4 sc] 6 times, sc
dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
3 sc. (34 sc)
Rnd 26: Rep rnd 9.
Rnd 27: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 3 sc] 6 times, sc
dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
2 sc. (27 sc)
Rnd 28: Rep rnd 9.
Rnd 29: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 2 sc] 6 times, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in last sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 30: Rep rnd 9.
Rnd 31: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] 10 times. (30 sc)
Rnd 32: Rep rnd 9.
Rnd 33: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] 15 times. (45 sc)
Rnds 34–40: Rep rnd 9. Attach
eyes between rnds 38 and 39 to
front of face.
Rnd 41: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 3 sc] 9 times. (36 sc)
Rnds 42–46: Rep rnd 9.
Rnd 47: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 4 sc] 6 times. (30 sc)
Stuff Snowman with fiberfill
and continue stuffing as work
progresses.
Rnd 48: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 3 sc] 6 times. (24 sc)
Rnd 49: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in next sc] 6 times. (16 sc)
Rnd 50: [Sc dec in next 2 sc]
8 times. (8 sc)
Rnd 51: [Sc dec in next 2 sc]
4 times, leaving a length of yarn,
fasten off. With yarn needle, weave
through last 4 sc pulling tightly to
close, secure. Fasten off.
HAT
Rnd 1 (RS): With blueberry, ch 4,
10 dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk chs
count as first dc), join (see Pattern
Notes) in top of beg ch 3. (11 dc)
 This adorable snowman will
bring a touch of the winter
season inside. It is made using
worsted-weight yarn.
 Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in beg dc, [2 sc in
next dc, sc in next dc] 5 times, do
not join, mark each rnd. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in first sc, [2 sc in next
sc, sc in next sc] 7 times, sc in last
sc. (23 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in first sc, [2 sc in next
sc, sc in next sc] 11 times. (34 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnds 6 & 7: Rep rnd 5.
Rnd 8: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 4 times, sc in last 2 sc. (38 sc)
Rnds 9–17: Rep rnd 5. At the end
of rnd 17, fasten off.
Brim
Rnd 18: With WS facing, join
kiwi in beg sc, ch 1, hdc in each sc
around. (38 hdc)
Rnd 19: Hdc in each hdc around,
join in beg hdc.
Rnd 20: Fpdc (see Stitch Guide)
in first hdc, bpdc (see Stitch Guide)
in next hdc, [fpdc in next hdc, bpdc
in next hdc] around, join in top of
beg fpdc.
Rnd 21: [Fpdc in around next fpdc,
bpdc around next bpdc] around,
join in top of beg fpdc.
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in each fpdc and
each bpdc around, join in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Fold rnds 18–22 up over bottom
edge of Hat to RS to form Brim.
Place Hat on Snowman and sew
in place.
NOSE
Rnd 1: With pumpkin, ch 7, join
to form a ring, ch 1, sc in each ch
around, do not join, mark each
rnd. (7 sc)
Rnds 2–4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: Sc in first sc, [sc dec in next
2 sc, sc in next sc] twice. (5 sc)
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Rnd 6: Sc in first sc, [sc dec in
next 2 sc] twice, leaving a length
of yarn, fasten off. With yarn
needle, weave yarn through last
3 sc, pulling tightly to close, secure.
Fasten off.
Stuff Nose with fiberfill and sew to
center of Snowman face centered
below eyes.
MOUTH
Thread length of black on yarn
needle and embroider smiling
Mouth with straight stitches
centered below Nose.
B
A times, sl st in last sc, leaving a
Straight Stitch
ARM
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With coconut, ch 15, join
to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch
around, do not join, mark each
rnd. (15 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rnds 3–9: Rep rnd 2. At the end of
rnd 9, sl st in next st, fasten off.
Rnd 10: Join blueberry in first sc,
ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in
first sc, fasten off. (15 sc)
Rnd 11: Join kiwi in first sc, ch 1,
sc in beg sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc]
7 times, join in first sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc
in each rem sc around, join in first
sc. (15 sc)
Thumb
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sc, leav-
ing rem sc unworked, do not
join. (5 sc)
Rnd 14: Sc in each of next 5 sc,
join in beg sc, leaving a length,
fasten off. (5 sc)
With yarn needle, weave rem length
through rem 5 sc, pull tightly to
close, secure. Fasten off.
Mitten
Rnd 15: Working in rem sts of
rnd 12, with Thumb on the right-
hand side of work, join kiwi in beg
sc to the left of Thumb, ch 1, sc in
each of first 2 sc, sc dec in next 2
sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc
through bottom of Thumb, do not
join, mark each rnd. (9 sc)
Rnds 16 & 17: Rep rnd 2.
Rnd 18: [Sl st next 2 sc tog] 4
length, fasten off. (5 sl sts)
With yarn needle, weave yarn
through last 5 sl sts, pull tightly
to close, secure. Fasten off.
SCARF
Row 1: With blueberry, ch 5, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch
across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2–74: Ch 1, sc in each sc
across, turn. At the end of row 74,
fasten off.
FRINGE
With kiwi, cut 16 lengths each
5 inches long. Holding 2 lengths
tog, fold in half, insert hook in st,
draw lengths through at fold to
form a lp on hook, draw cut ends
through lp on hook, pull gently to
secure. Join Fringe in each st on
each end of Scarf.
Wrap Scarf around Snowman neck
and knot.
FINISHING
Sew 3 buttons evenly sp down front
of Snowman’s belly. CW
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Festive Table Runner

Design by Sue Childress

INTERMEDIATE This red with silver metallic size

10 crochet cotton thread makes
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS a beautiful holiday table runner.
12 inches wide x 35 inches long
MATERIALS
t Universal Nazli Gelin Garden
10 Metallic size 10 crochet
cotton/metallic blend
(306 yds/50g per ball):
2 balls #09 red with silver
metallic
t Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
GAUGE
5 rows = 2 inches; 7 sts = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in
indicated st.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.

RUNNER
Row 1: Ch 90, 4 dc in 4th ch from
hook, (3 sk chs count as first dc),
[sk next 3 chs, V-st (see Special
Stitches), sk next 3 chs, 7 dc in
next ch, sk each of next 4 chs,
V-st in next ch, sk next 3 chs,
5 dc in next ch] across, turn.
(6 groups 5 dc, 5 groups
7 dc, 10 V-sts)
Continued on page 102
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Poinsettia Presentation
Design by Deborah Levy-Hamburg
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Place Mat: 11½ x 17½ inches
Coaster: 5 inches across
Napkin Ring: 2 inches wide
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn (1¾ oz/147 yds/
50g per skein):
6 oz/300 yds/170g green
2 oz/100 yds/57g red
t Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Beading needle
t Gold thread
t 6mm gold metallic beads: 15
GAUGE
3 V-sts = 2 inches; 2 V-st rows =
2 inches; 7 dc = 2 inches; 3 dc rows
= 17⁄8 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or
round counts as first double
crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of row or
round counts as first treble crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first half double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in
next ch or ch sp.
Puff stitch (puff st): Insert hook
in next sp or row, yo, draw up long
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lp, yo, insert hook in same sp or
row, yo, draw up long lp, yo, draw
through all 4 lps on hook.
Picot: Ch 2, sc in top of last st
made.
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st):
Ch 4, dc in same sp.
PLACE MAT
Row 1: With green fleck, ch 46,
V-st (see Special Stitches) in 5th ch
from hook (4 sk chs count as first
dc, ch 1), [sk next 2 chs, V-st in next
ch] across to last 2 chs, sk next ch,
dc in last ch, turn. (16 V-sts, 2 dc)
Rows 2–29: Ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), V-st in ch sp of each V-st
across to last st, dc in last st, turn.
At end of last row, fasten off.
EDGING
Working around outer edge, join
(see Pattern Notes) red in first
corner, ch 1, (puff st—see Special
Stitches, ch 1, puff st) in same cor-
ner, ch 1, [puff st in sp between
next 2 V-sts, ch 1] across to next
corner, (puff st, ch 1, puff st) in
next corner, ch 1, [puff st in end of
next row, ch 1] across to next cor-
ner, (puff st, ch 1, puff st) in next
corner, working in opposite side of
foundation ch of row 1, [puff st in
next ch-2 sp, ch 1] across to next
corner, (puff st, ch 1, puff st) in next
corner, ch 1, [puff st in end of next
row, ch 1] across, join in first puff
st. Fasten off.
POINSETTIA
Rnd 1: With red, ch 2, 7 sc in 2nd
ch from hook, join in beg sc. (7 sc)
First Leaf
Row 2: Now working in rows,
ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), 6 tr in
4th ch from hook, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (7 tr)
Row 3: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes)
(beg ch-2 is not counted as a st),
dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next
2 sts, dc dec in next 3 sts, leaving
last st unworked, turn. (2 dc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sts, picot (see
Special Stitches), ch 1, sl st in top of
row 2, ch 4, sl st in next st on rnd 1,
do not turn.
Next Leaf
Make 5.
Rows 2–4: Rep rows 2–4 of First
Leaf.
Last Leaf
Row 2: Ch 4, 6 tr in 4th ch from
hook, turn.
Row 3: Rep row 3 of First Leaf.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts,
picot, ch 1, sl st in top of row 2,
ch 4, join in joining sl st on last
rnd. Fasten off.
With gold thread and beading
needle, sew beads in a cl over rnd
1. Tack Poinsettia to corner of
Place Mat.
COASTER
Rnd 1: With green fleck, ch 4, join
(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to
form ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
11 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-4. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in
each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in
next st, 2 dc in next st] around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)
Continued on page 102
 This pretty poinsettia
table set is made using
worsted-weight yarn.
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Mini Christmas Stockings
Designs by Maggie Weldon
RED STOCKING WITH WHITE CUFF
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3½ x 7 inches
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
½ oz/25 yds/14g each
red and white
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
RED STOCKING WITH
WHITE CUFF
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
STOCKING
Rnd 1: Beg at top with red, ch 24,
join (see Pattern Notes) to form a
ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc
in each ch around, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnds 2–6: Ch 3, dc in each st
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Note: Mark joining st with st
marker at end of rnd 6.
Opening for Heel
Rnd 7: Ch 12, sk first 12 sts, sl
st in next st (mark last st with
marker), ch 3, dc in each st and
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each ch around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnds 8–10: Ch 3, dc in each st
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Toe
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sts, [dc in next st,
dc dec in next 2 sts] around, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc dec in next 2 sts,
[dc in next st, dc dec in next 2 sts]
around, ending with dc in last st,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, leaving
8-inch length, fasten off. (12 dc)
Weave length through rem sts of
rnd 12, pull to close opening, secure.
Heel
Rnd 1: Working in sk sts of rnd 6
and unworked lps of ch-12 of rnd 7,
with RS facing, join red in 6th ch
of ch-12 on rnd 7, ch 3, dc in each
ch and st around, [dc dec in next
2 chs or sts] twice on each side of
2 markers, place markers between
4 dec on each side (8 dec), join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each st around,
dc dec once on each side of each
marker, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3,
leaving 8-inch length, fasten
off. (12 dc)
With WS facing, sew opening
closed.
Cuff
Rnd 1: With inside top edge of
Stocking facing, working in op-
posite side of foundation ch of rnd
1, join white in any ch, ch 1, sc in
same ch and in each ch around,
join in beg sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in
next st, [sc in next st, dc in next st]
around, join in beg sc. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, sc in next st, [dc in
next st, sc in next st] around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnds 2 and 3. At
the end of rnd 5, fasten off.
Fold Cuff over Stocking at rnd 1.
Hanger
With inside center back top edge of
Stocking facing, join red between
2-dc of rnd 1 at center back left
side, ch 8, sl st in same sp as join-
ing. Fasten off.
GINGERBREAD STOCKING
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3½ x 7 inches
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
½ oz/25 yds/14g each
brown, red and white
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rnds =
1 inch
GINGERBREAD
STOCKING
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
 Six mini stockings will look great on your mantle this holiday season.
SPECIAL STITCH
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.
STOCKING
Rnds 1–10: With brown, rep rnds
1–10 of Red Stocking With White
Cuff. (24 dc)
Toe
Rnd 11: With brown, working in
back lps (see Stitch Guide) for this
rnd, rep rnd 11 of Toe of Red Stock-
ing With White Cuff.
Rnd 12: Rep rnd 12 of Toe of Red
Stocking With White Cuff.
Heel
Rnds 1 & 2: With brown, rep rnds
1 and 2 of Toe of Red Stocking With
White Cuff.
Toe Trim
Working in unworked lps of rnd 10,
with top edge of Stocking facing,
join white in any st, sl st in each st
around. Fasten off.
Cuff
Rnd 1: With inside top edge
of Stocking facing, working in
opposite side of foundation ch of
rnd 1 of Stocking, join brown in any
st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st
around, join in back lp only of first
sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 2: Working in back lps this
rnd, ch 3, dc in each st around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnds 3 & 4: Ch 3, dc in each st
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
At the end of rnd 4, fasten off.
Cuff Edging
Bottom
Rnd 1: Join white in any st of last
rnd of Cuff, ch 1, sc in same st, ch
1, picot (see Special Stitch), ch 1,
sk next st, *sc in next st, ch 1, picot,
ch 1, sk next st, rep from * around,
join in beg sc. Fasten off. (12 picots)
Top
Join white in any st of rnd 1, re-
verse sc (see Stitch Guide) in each
st around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Hanger
With white, work same as Red
Stocking With White Cuff.
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
CANDY CANE
With red, ch 14, dc in 3rd ch from
hook, change color (see Stitch
Guide) to white, with white, dc in
each of next 2 chs, with red, dc in
each of next 2 chs, with white, dc in
each of next 2 chs, [with red, 2 dc in
next ch, with white, 2 dc in next ch]
twice, [with red, 2 dc, with white,
2 dc] in last ch, leaving 12-inch
length, fasten off.
With rem length, sew Candy Cane
to front of Stocking.
RED & WHITE STRIPED
STOCKING
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
STOCKING
Rnd 1: Beg at top with red, ch 24,
join (see Pattern Notes) to form a
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RED & WHITE STRIPED STOCKING
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3½ x 7 inches
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
½ oz/25 yds/14g each
green, red and white
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc
in each ch around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3, change color (see Stitch
Guide) to white. (24 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each st around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, change
color to red.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each st around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, change
color to white.
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnds 2 and 3.
Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2.
Note: Mark joining st with st
marker at end of rnd 6.
Opening for Heel
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 7 of Opening for
Heel on Red Stocking With White
Cuff, dropping red and changing
color to white when joining.
Rnds 8–10: Rep rnds 2 and 3 alter-
nately. Fasten off red at the end of
rnd 9. Fasten off white and change
color to green at end of rnd 10.
Toe
Rnds 11 & 12: Rep rnds 11 and
12 of Toe of Red Stocking With
White Cuff.
Sew Toe closed with rem length.
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Heel
Rnds 1 & 2: With green, rep Rnds
1 and 2 of Heel of Red Stocking
With White Cuff.
Cuff
Rnd 1: With inside top edge of
Stocking facing, working in op-
posite side of foundation ch of rnd
1, join green in any ch, ch 3, dc in
each ch around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 3, dc in each st
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
At the end of rnd 3, fasten off.
Fold Cuff over Stocking at rnd 1.
Hanger
With red, work same as Red Stock-
ing With White Cuff.
RED & WHITE CHECKED
STOCKING
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work pro-
gresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet un-
less otherwise stated.
STOCKING
Rnd 1: Beg at top with red, ch 24,
join (see Pattern Notes) to form a
ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in
each of next 3 chs, change color
(see Stitch Guide) to white, dc in
each of next 4 chs with white, [dc
in each of next 4 chs with red, dc
in each of next 4 chs with white]
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3
with red. (3 white blocks, 3 red
blocks)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc
with red, change color to white, dc in
each of next 4 dc with white, [dc in
each of next 4 dc with red, dc in each
of next 4 dc with white] around, do
not change color to red at end of
last rep, join in beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc
with white, change color to red, dc
in each of next 4 dc with red, [dc in
each of next 4 dc with white, dc in
each of next 4 dc with red] around,
changing color to white in last st,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next
3 dc with white, change color to
red, dc in each of next 4 dc with
red, [dc in each of next 4 dc with
white, dc in each of next 4 dc with
red] around, do not change color
to white at end of last rep, join in
beg ch-3 with red.
Rnds 5 & 6: Ch 3, dc in each of
next 3 dc with red, changing to
white, dc in each of next 4 dc with
white, [dc in each of next 4 dc with
red, dc in each of next 4 dc with
white] around, join with red in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3, place marker at join-
ing st of rnd 6. (3 white blocks, 3
red blocks)
OPENING FOR HEEL
Rnd 7: Ch 12, sl st in next white dc
(mark last st), ch 3, working in each
st and each ch around, dc in each of
next 3 sts with red, change color to
white, dc in each of next 4 sts with
white, [dc in each of next 4 sts with
red, dc in each of next 4 sts with
RED & WHITE CHECKED STOCKING
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3½ x 7 inches
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
1 oz/50 yds/28g each
red and white
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
white] around, join in beg ch-3 with
red. (24 dc)
Rnd 8: Rep rnd 2.
Rnds 9 & 10: Rep rnds 3 and 4.
Fasten off white at the end of
rnd 10.
Toe
Rnds 11 & 12: With red, rep Toe
rnds 11 and 12 of Red Stocking
With White Cuff; sew Toe closed
with rem length.
Heel
Rnds 1 & 2: With red, rep rnds
1 and 2 of Heel of Red Stocking
With White Cuff.
CUFF
Rnds 1–3: With red, rep rnds 1–3
of Cuff of Red Stocking With
White Cuff.
Fold Cuff over Stocking at rnd 1.
HANGER
With white, work same as Red
Stocking With White Cuff.
SNOWMAN STOCKING
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round
counts as first half treble crochet
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Half treble crochet (htr): Yo
hook twice, insert hook in indicated
st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw through
2 lps on hook, yo, draw through
3 lps on hook.
STOCKING
Rnds 1–12: With blue, rep Stock-
ing/Toe rnds 1–12 of Red Stocking
With White Cuff. (12 dc)
Heel
Rnds 1 & 2: With blue, rep rnds 1 SNOWMAN STOCKING
and 2 of Heel of Red Stocking With
EASY
White Cuff.
Cuff FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3½ x 7 inches
Rnds 1–3: With white, rep Cuff
rnds 1–3 of Red & White Striped MATERIALS
Stocking, at the end of rnd 3, do t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
not fasten off.
½ oz/25 yds/14g each
Rnd 4: With white, rep rnd 1 of blue, green, black, orange
Bottom Cuff Edging for Ginger- and white
bread Stocking. t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
Hanger size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
With white, work same as Red t Stitch markers
Stocking with White Cuff.
GAUGE
SNOWMAN 7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
Head
With white, ch 1 (center ch), ch 3,
11 dc in center ch, join in 3rd ch Embroider 2 black straight sts
of beg ch-3, leaving 8-inch length, (see illustration) for mouth. Em-
fasten off. (12 dc) broider 1 straight st with orange
for nose.
Body
With white, ch 1 (center ch),
ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), 17 htr
(see Special Stitch) in center ch, B
join in 4th ch of beg ch-4, leaving
8-inch length, fasten off. (18 htr) A
Hat
Row 1: With black, ch 7, sl st in Straight Stitch
2nd ch from hook, sc in each of
next 4 chs, sl st in last ch, turn. Pass end of green from front to
(2 sl sts, 4 sc) back around neck of Snowman and
back to front, tie in a bow.
Row 2: Sl st in next st, sc in each
of next 4 sc, turn.
BABY STOCKING
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of next 4
sc, leaving 8-inch length, fasten off.
PATTERN NOTES
FINISHING Weave in loose ends as work
Sew Body, Head progresses.
and Hat to front Join with slip stitch as indicated
of Stocking. Using unless otherwise stated.
photo as a guide, Chain-3 at beginning of round
with black and counts as first double crochet
tapestry needle, unless otherwise stated.
embroider French
knots (see illustra- SPECIAL STITCH
tion) for eyes and French Knot Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.
buttons.
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BABY STOCKING
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3½ x 7 inches
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
½ oz/25 yds/14g each
green, red and white
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
CUFF
Rnd 1: Beg at top with white,
ch 24, join (see Pattern Notes) to
form a ring, ch 1, sc in same ch as
beg ch-1, sc in each rem ch around,
do not join rnds, mark first st of
each rnd. (24 sc)
Rnds 2–6: Sc in each sc around.
At the end of rnd 6, join in beg sc,
fasten off.
STOCKING
Rnd 1: Working in back lp
(see Stitch Guide) of sts for this
rnd, join green in any st of rnd 6,
ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each
sc around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3,
place st marker in joining st.
Opening for Heel
Rnd 4: Ch 12, sk first 12 sts, sl st in
next st (mark last st with marker), ch
3, dc in each st and each ch around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnds 5–7: Ch 3, dc in each st
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Toe
Rnds 8 & 9: With RS facing, join
white in any st of rnd 7, rep Toe
rnds 11 and 12 of Red Stocking
With White Cuff. Sew Toe closed
with rem length.
Heel
Rnds 1 & 2: With white, rep rnds
1 and 2 of Toe of Red Stocking With
White Cuff.
Cuff Edging
Top
With RS facing, working in oppo-
site side of foundation ch of rnd 1
of Cuff, join white in st above Heel,
ch 1, sc in same st, ch 8, sl st in last
sc worked (hanger made), ch 3, sk
next st, [sc in next st, ch 3, sk next
st] 11 times, join in beg sc. Fasten
off. (12 ch-3 lps)
Bottom
With open end of Stocking facing,
join white in any unworked lp of
rnd 6 of Cuff, ch 1, sc in same st,
ch 3, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 3,
sk next st] 11 times, join in beg sc.
Fasten off. (12 ch-3 lps)
Finishing
Using photo as a guide, with
straight sts (see illustration) using
green and tapestry needle, embroi-
der “BABY” on front of Cuff.
B
A
Straight Stitch
Holly & Berry
Rnd 1: With red, ch 2, 6 sc in
2nd ch from hook, join in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With RS facing, join green
in any st of rnd 1, *3 picots (see
Special Stitch), sl st at base of 2nd
picot, picot, sl st in same st of first
picot, picot, sl st in same st on rnd
1*, sl st in next st of rnd 1, rep
between *, leaving 12-inch length,
fasten off.
Sew Holly & Berry to Cuff below
hanger using rem length. CW

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Fair Isle
Christmas
Stocking
Design by Kathleen Stuart

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
21 inches long
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
6 oz/300 yds/170g each
Aran, olive green and
burgundy
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle Hang this
GAUGE
appealing
16 sc = 4 inches; 16 sc rows =
Christmas stocking
4 inches
by the chimney
with care and fill
it with goodies
on Christmas
PATTERN NOTES morning.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Long double crochet (ldc): Yo,
insert hook in indicated st, yo,
draw up a lp level with working
rnd, [yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook] twice.

STOCKING
LEG
Rnd 1: With olive green, ch 49,
join (see Pattern Notes) to form
ring, ch 1, sc in each ch around,
change color (see Stitch Guide) to
burgundy in last st, join in beg sc,
turn. (49 sc)
Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first st, sc
in each st around, change color to
Aran in last st, join in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1,
sk next st, sc in next st] around,
change color to burgundy in last
st, join in beg sc, turn. (25 sc,
24 ch sps)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, [work-
ing over ch-1, ldc (see Special
Stitch) in corresponding st on rnd
before last, sc in next st on last
rnd] around, change color to olive
green in last st, join in beg sc, turn.
(25 sc, 24 long dc)

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 Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in
each st around, change color to
Aran in last st, join in first sc,
turn. (49 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in
each st around, change color to olive
green in last st, join in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 1, sk
next st, [sc in next st, {ch 3, sk next
3 sts, sc in next st} twice] 5 times,
ch 1, sk next st, sc in last st, change
color to Aran, join in beg sc, turn.
(17 sc, 10 ch-3 sps, 2 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first st, working
in front of next ch-1, dc in next st
on rnd before last, [sc in next st on
last rnd, working in front of next
ch-3, dc in each of next 3 corre-
sponding sts on rnd before last, ch
1, sk next st on last rnd, working
in front of next ch-3, dc in each of
next 3 corresponding sts on rnd be-
fore last, sc in next st on last rnd] 5
times, working in front of next ch-1,
dc in next st on rnd before last,
sc in last st on last rnd, changing to
olive green in last st, join in beg sc,
turn. (32 long sc, 12 sc, 5 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, sk
next st, [sc in next st, ch 2, sk next
2 sts, sc in next st, working in back
of next ch 1, dc in corresponding st
on rnd before last, sc in next st on
last rnd, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in
next st] 5 times, ch 1, sk next st, sc
in last st, change color to Aran, join
in beg sc, turn. (22 sc, 10 ch-2 sps,
5 dc, 2 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in first st, work-
ing in front of next ch-1, dc in cor-
responding st on rnd before last,
[sc in next st on last rnd, working
in front of next ch-2, dc in each of
next 2 corresponding sts on rnd
before last, ch 3, sk next 3 sts,
working in front of next ch-2, dc in
each of next 2 corresponding sts on
rnd before last, sc in next st on last
rnd] 5 times, working in front of
next ch-1, dc in corresponding st on
rnd before last, sc in last st on last
rnd, change color to olive green,
join in beg sc, turn. (22 dc, 12 sc,
5 ch-3 sps)
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Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3,
sk next 3 sts, *sc in next st, work-
ing in back of next ch 3, dc in each
of next 3 corresponding sts on rnd
before last, sc in next st on last
rnd**, ch 1, sk next st, sc in each of
next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, rep from
* across, ending last rep at **, ch 3,
sk next 3 sts, sc in last st, change
color to Aran, join in beg sc, turn.
(20 sc, 15 dc, 8 ch-1 sps, 2 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, work-
ing in front of next ch-3, dc in each
of next 3 corresponding sts on
rnd before last, *sc in each of next
2 sts on last rnd, ch 1, sk next st, sc
in each of next 2 sts**, working in
front of next ch 1, dc in correspond-
ing st on rnd before last, sc in each
of next 2 sts, working in front of
next ch 1, dc in corresponding st on
rnd before last, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, working in
front of next ch-3, dc in each of
next 3 corresponding sts on rnd
before last, sc in last st on this rnd,
change color to olive green, join beg
sc, turn. (30 sc, 14 dc, 5 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1,
sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 3, sk
next 3 sts, working in back of next
ch-1, dc in corresponding st on rnd
before last, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in
next st] 5 times, ch 1, sk next st, sc
in last st, change color to Aran, join
in beg sc, turn. (12 sc, 10 ch-3 sps,
5 dc, 2 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, work-
ing in front of next ch-1, dc in
corresponding st on rnd before
last, [sc in next st, {working in
front of next ch-3, dc in each of
next 3 corresponding sts on rnd
before last, sc in next st on last
rnd} twice] 5 times, working in
front of next ch-1, dc in next st on
rnd before last, sc in last st on this
rnd, change color to olive green,
join in beg sc, turn. (32 dc, 17 sc)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in
each st around, change color to
burgundy in last st, join in beg sc,
turn. (49 sc)
Rnds 16–19: Rep rnds 2–5.
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in
each st around, change color to
olive green in last st, join in beg
sc, turn.
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3,
sk next 3 sts, sc in next st] around,
change color to Aran in last st, join
in beg sc, turn. (13 sc, 12 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in first st, [work-
ing in front of next ch-3, dc in
each of next 3 corresponding sts
on rnd before last, sc in next st on
last rnd] around, change color to
burgundy in last st, join in beg sc,
turn. (36 dc, 13 sc)
Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 1, sk
next st, sc in next st, [ch 3, sk next
3 sts, sc in next st] around to last
2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in last st,
change color to Aran, join in beg sc,
turn. (11 ch-3 sps, 14 sc)
Rnd 24: Ch 1, sc in next st, work-
ing in front of next ch-1, dc in cor-
responding st on rnd before last,
sc in next st on last rnd, [working
in front of next ch-3, dc in each of
next 3 corresponding sts on rnd
before last, dc in next st on last
rnd] around to last ch-1 sp, work-
ing in front of next ch-1, dc in cor-
responding st on rnd before last, dc
in last st on this rnd, change color
to olive green, join in beg sc, turn.
Rnds 25–44: [Rep rnds 21–24 con-
secutively] 5 times.
Rnds 45 & 46: Rep rnds 21 and 22.
HEEL
Row 1: Now working in rows, ch
1, sc in next 4 sts, sl st in next st,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
(4 sc, 1 sl st)
Row 2: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 7 sts, sl st in
next st, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (7 sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 3: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
st, sc in each of next 7 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 1, sc in
next st on rnd 46, sl st in next st,
leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
(9 sc, 2 sl sts)
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Santa Jar
Design by Glenda Winkleman

INTERMEDIATE SANTA Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each of next

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
16 inches tall
MATERIALS
t Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/
198g per skein):
1 oz each #312 black, #313
Aran, #319 cherry red and
#672 spring green
t Red Heart Plush Baby medium
(worsted) weight acrylic/nylon
yarn (3½ oz/176 yds/100g per
skein):
1 oz #9100 coconut
t Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
t 9mm solid black security eyes: 2
t Fiberfill
t 30-oz plastic container (such as
mayonnaise container)
t 1 bag candy
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
12 sc = 4 inches; 16 sc rows =
4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Do not join rounds unless other-
wise stated. Use stitch markers to
mark rounds.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Popcorn (pc): 5 hdc in indicated
st, draw up a lp, remove hook,
insert hook in first hdc, pick up
dropped lp, draw through st
on hook.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.
BOTTOM JAR COVER
Rnd 1: With cherry red, ch 4, 10 dc
in 4th ch from hook (3 sk chs count
as first dc), do not join (see Pat-
tern Notes). (11 dc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next dc, sc in next
dc] 5 times, sc in next dc. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] 8 times. (24 sc)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each
of next 2 sc] 8 times. (32 sc)
Rnd 5: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each
of next 3 sc] 8 times. (40 sc)
Rnds 6–16: Sc in each sc around.
At the end of rnd 16, join (see Pat-
tern Notes) in next sc, fasten off.
LEG
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With black, ch 6, 3 sc in 2nd
ch from hook sc in each of next 3 chs,
3 sc in last ch, working on opposite
side of foundation ch, sc in each of
next 3 chs, join in first sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of first 3 sc,
sc in each rem sc around, do not
join. (15 sc)
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] 3 times, sc in each of next 4 sc,
3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next
4 sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 5: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc] 3 times, sc in each of next 8 sc,
3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next
5 sc. (25 sc)
Rnds 6 & 7: Sc in each sc around,
join in first sc. (25 sc)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sc,
[sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in each
of next 2 sc] 4 times, sc in each rem
sc around, join in first sc. (21 sc)
3 sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc] twice, sc
in each rem sc around, join in first
sc. (19 sc)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, [sc dec in each of
next 2 sc] 4 times, sc in each rem sc
around, join in first sc. (15 sc)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each sc around,
join in first sc. Fasten off. (15 sc)
Rnd 12: Join coconut in first sc, pc
(see Special Stitches) in first sc, ch
2, [sk next sc, pc in next sc, ch 2] 6
times, sk last 2 sc, join in first pc.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in top of each pc
and in each ch-2 sp around, join in
first sc. Leaving a length of yarn,
fasten off. (14 sc)
Stuff each Leg with fiberfill, sew to
bottom front of Bottom Jar Cover,
4 inches apart.
TOP JAR COVER
Rnds 1–4: With cherry red, rep
rnds 1–4 of Bottom Jar Cover.
Rnds 5–9: Sc in each sc around,
do not join. At the end of rnd 9,
fasten off. (32 sc)
HEAD
Rnd 1: With Aran, ch 22, join to
form a ring, ch 1, 3 sc in first ch, sc
in each of next 10 chs, 3 sc in next
ch, sc in each of next 10 chs, do not
join, mark rnds. (26 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in first sc, 3 sc in next sc,
sc in each of next 12 sc, 3 sc in next
sc, sc in next 11 sc. (30 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 3 sc, 3 sc
in next sc, sc in each of next 14 sc,
3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next
11 sc. (34 sc)
Rnds 7–9: Rep rnd 3.
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 Put holiday treats in this
festive Santa jar made using
worsted-weight yarn.
DECK THE HALLS
Blue Metallic Doily
Design by Sue Childress
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
12 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
t Universal Nazli Gelin Garden
10 Metallic size 10 crochet
cotton/metallic blend
(306 yds/50g per ball):
2 balls #27 powder blue with
silver metallic
t Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
Rnds 1–7 = 2½ inches; 7 dc = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet and
chain-1 unless otherwise stated.
Chain-6 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet and
chain-3 unless otherwise stated.
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SPECIAL STITCHES
3 double crochet cluster (3-dc
cl): [Yo, insert hook in ch sp, yo,
draw up a lp, yo, draw through
2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo, draw
through all 4 lps on hook.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.
DOILY
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first ch to form ring,
ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 14 dc in
ring, join in beg ch-3. (15 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes),
[dc in next dc, ch 1] around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (15 dc,
15 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 4, 3-dc cl (see Special
Stitches) in next ch-1 sp, picot
(see Special Stitches), ch 1, [dc in
next dc, ch 1, 3-dc cl in next ch-1 sp,
picot, ch 1] around, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4. (15 cls, 15 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 6 (see Pattern Notes), [dc
in next dc, ch 3] around, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-6. (15 dc, 15 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3,
4 dc in same ch-3 sp, ch 1, [5 dc in
next ch-3 sp, ch 1] around, join in
beg ch-3. (75 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 4, sk next dc, dc in next
dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc,
*ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1**,
[dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc]
twice, dc in next dc, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
in beg ch-3. (60 dc, 60 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 7: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4,
[3-dc cl in next ch-1 sp, picot, ch 1,
dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (30 cls, 30 dc)
Rnd 8: Rep rnd 4. (30 dc, 30 ch sps)
Rnd 9: Rep rnd 5. (150 dc, 30
ch-1 sps)
Rnd 10: Rep rnd 6. (120 dc,
120 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 11: Rep rnd 7. (60 cls, 60 dc)
Rnd 12: Rep rnd 4. (60 dc, 60
ch-sps)
Rnd 13: Rep rnd 5. (300 dc, 60
ch sps)
Rnd 14: Rep rnd 6. (240 dc,
240 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 15: Rep rnd 7. Fasten off.
(120 cls)
Press lightly. CW
 Add a touch of
sparkle to your
holiday table with
this pretty doily
made using size 10
metallic crochet
thread.
DECK THE HALLS

Holiday Table Runner

Design by Sue Childress

INTERMEDIATE Notes) in first ch to form a ring, NEXT 12 MOTIFS

beg V-st (see Special Stitches) in
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ring, ch 1, (V-st—see Special Stitch-
14 x 42 inches
es in ring, ch 1) 5 times, join in 3rd
MATERIALS ch of beg ch-5. (6 V-sts)
t Medium (worsted) weight Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4 (see
acrylic/metallic yarn: Pattern Notes), (ch 1, tr) twice in
7 oz/350 yds/198g same ch-2 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-1
off-white/gold sp, ch 3, (tr, ch 1) twice and tr in
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or next ch-2 sp] 5 times, ch 3, sc in
size needed to obtain gauge next ch-1 sp, ch 3, join in 4th ch of
t Yarn needle beg ch-4. (6 petals)
GAUGE Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp,
Rnds 1–7 = 4 inches; 12 sts = ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc in next
4 inches ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next
ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 6, sc
in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp]
PATTERN NOTES
around, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses. NEXT 6 MOTIFS
Join with slip stitch as indicated Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of
unless otherwise stated. First Motif.
Chain-5 at beginning of round
2-Petal Joining
counts as first double crochet and
chain-2 unless otherwise stated. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp,
ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc in next
Chain-4 at beginning of round ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next
counts as first treble crochet unless ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3,
otherwise stated. sc in adjacent ch-6 sp of previous
SPECIAL STITCHES Motif, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc
in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st): in next ch-3 sp] twice (2 ch-6 sps
(Ch 5—see Pattern Notes, dc in joined to previous Motif), [sc in next
same st as beg ch-5). ch-1 sp, ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc
indicated st. in next ch-3 sp] around, join in first
sc. Fasten off.
RUNNER Continue making Motifs and join
in strip of 7 Motifs.
FIRST MOTIF
Rnd 1: Ch 8, join (see Pattern
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of
First Motif.
3-Petal Joining
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp,
ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc in next
ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next
ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3,
sc in adjacent ch-6 sp of previous
Motif, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc
in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc
in next ch-3 sp] 3 times (3 ch-6 sps
joined to previous Motif), [sc in next
ch-1 sp, ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3
sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc
in next ch-3 sp] around, join in first
sc. Fasten off.
4-Petal Joining
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of
First Motif.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp,
ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc in next
ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next
ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3,
sc in adjacent ch-6 sp of previous
Motif, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc
in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc
in next ch-3 sp] 4 times (4 ch-6 sps
joined to previous Motif), [sc in
next ch-1 sp, ch 6, sc in next ch-1
sp, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next
sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp] around,
join in first sc. Fasten off.
Continue joining Motifs to center
7-Motif strip until 6 Motifs are
joined 1 each side of center strip. CW

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 Brighten up your decor with this
holiday table runner made using
acrylic/metallic worsted-weight yarn.
DECK THE HALLS
Holiday Party Trims
Designs by Delsie Rhoades
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Place Mat Trim: 2¾ x 13½ inches
Party Favor Trim: 2¾ x desired
length
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
1 ball cream
t Size 7/1.65mm steel
crochet hook or size needed
to obtain gauge
t 14 x 18-inch place mat
t Tapestry needle
GAUGE
8 dc = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-5 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet and chain-2
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round
counts as first single crochet and
chain-3 unless otherwise stated.
PLACE MAT TRIM
Row 1 (RS): Starting at narrow
end, ch 20, dc in 8th ch from hook
(beg 7 sk chs count as ch-2 sp, dc
and ch-2 sp), [ch 2, sk next 2 chs,
dc in next ch] 4 times, turn. (6 dc, 5
ch-2 sps)
Row 2: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), dc
in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 2 dc
in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next dc, ch 2]
twice, sk next 2 chs, dc in next ch,
turn. (7 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
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Row 3: Ch 5, dc in next dc, 2 dc
in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 5,
sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in
next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc
in 3rd ch of turning ch-5, turn.
(10 dc, 2 ch-2 sps, 1 ch-5 sp)
Row 4: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc,
ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sk
next 3 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in sp
formed by turning ch-5, dc in 3rd
ch of turning ch-5, turn. (8 dc,
2 ch-5 sps, 1 sc)
Row 5: Ch 5, sk next 2 dc, dc in
next dc, 3 dc in next ch-5 sp, ch 2,
3 dc in next ch-5 sp, dc in next dc,
ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-5.
(10 dc, 3 ch-2 sps)
Row 6: Ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2,
sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in
next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, sk
next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in
3rd ch of turning ch-5, turn. (8 dc,
4 ch-2 sps)
Rows 7–38: [Rep rows 3–6 con-
secutively] 8 times.
Row 39: Ch 5, [dc in next dc, ch 2]
twice, sk next 2 dc, [dc in next dc,
ch 2] twice, dc in 3rd ch of turning
ch-5, do not turn.
BORDER
Rnd 1: Now working in rnds, ch 4
(see Pattern Notes), working across
next side in top of edge dc, [sc in
next dc, ch 3] across to row 1, sc
in edge dc of row 1, ch 3, working
across next side in opposite side
of foundation ch, in next lp work
(sc, ch 3) twice, sk next 2 chs, [sc in
next lp, ch 3, sk next 2 chs] 4 times,
in next ch work (sc, ch 3) twice,
working across next side in top of
edge dc, [sc in next edge dc, ch 3]
across to last row, in 3rd ch of turn-
ing ch-5 of last row work (sc, ch 3)
twice, [sc in next dc, ch 3] 5 times,
join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch
of beg ch-4.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1,
sc in same sp, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in
next ch-3 sp, dc in same ch-3 sp,
[sc in next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 1) 4
times in next ch-3 sp, dc in same
ch-3 sp] around, join in first sc.
Fasten off.
PARTY FAVOR TRIM
Rows 1–6: Rep rows 1–6 of Place
Mat Trim.
Rep rows 3–6 for desired length.
At end of last row, do not turn.
BORDER
Work same as Border for Place
Mat Trim. CW
 Create a pretty place setting
with crocheted trims made using
size 10 crochet cotton.
DECK THE HALLS
Mistletoe Stocking
Design by Katherine Eng
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
13½ inches long, excluding hanger
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic/metallic yarn:
3 oz/150 yds/85g bur-
gundy with gold metallic
1 oz/50 yds/28g beige with
gold metallic
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
GAUGE
4 dc = 1 inch; 1 sc and 1 dc row =
1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
STOCKING
FRONT
Row 1: With burgundy, ch 40, sc in
2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch,
sc in next ch] across, turn. (20 sc,
19 ch sps)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), dc in same st, dc in each ch sp
and in each st across, turn. (40 dc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1,
sk next st, sc in next st) across to
last st, ch 1, sc in last st, turn.
(21 sc, 20 ch sps)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each ch sp and
in each st across, turn. (41 dc)
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Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sk
next st, sc in next st] across, turn.
Rows 6–9: Rep rows 2–5 consecu-
tively.
Rows 10 & 11: Rep rows 2 and 3.
(23 sc, 22 ch sps)
Toe
Row 12: Ch 3, dc in next ch sp,
[dc in next st, dc in next ch sp]
6 times, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (14 dc)
Row 13: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next
st, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st]
across, turn. (7 sc, 6 ch sps)
Row 14: Rep row 4. (13 dc)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch
1, sk next st, sc in next st] across,
turn.
Row 16: Ch 3, dc in next ch sp,
[dc in next st, dc in next ch sp]
across, leaving last st unworked,
turn. (12 dc)
Row 17: Rep row 13. (6 sc, 5 ch sps)
Row 18: Rep row 16. (10 dc)
Row 19: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next
st, ch 1, sk next st, [sc in next st,
ch 1, sk next st] twice, sc dec (see
Stitch Guide) next 2 sts tog, leaving
last st unworked. Fasten off.
Edging
Row 1: With RS facing, working
in opposite side of foundation ch
of row 1, join (see Pattern Notes)
burgundy with in first ch, ch 3, dc
in each of next 11 chs, hdc in each
of next 12 chs, sc in each of next 3
chs, for heel shaping, hdc in each
of next 3 chs, dc in each of next 4
chs, 2 dc in next ch, hdc in each of
next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch, working
in ends of rows across bottom, sc in
each sc row and 2 sc in each dc row
across to row 19, for toe shaping,
working in sts across row 19, 2 sc
in first st, hdc in next ch sp, hdc
in next st, 3 dc in next ch sp, hdc
in next st, hdc in next ch sp, 2 sc
in last st, working in ends of rows
across top, 2 sc in each dc row and
sc in each sc row across to row 12,
working in unworked sts across
row 11, 2 sc in first st, [sc in next
ch sp, sc in next st] 4 times, [hdc in
next ch sp, hdc in next st] 5 times,
[dc in next ch sp, dc in next st]
6 times, do not turn. Fasten off.
Row 2: Join beige with sc in first
st of row 1 of Edging, sc in each st
across. Fasten off.
BACK
Rows 1–11: Rep rows 1–11 of Front.
At the end of row 11, fasten off.
Toe
Row 12: Join burgundy in 16th
ch sp, ch 3, dc in each st and in
each ch sp across, turn. (14 dc)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch
1, sk next st, sc in next st] across,
leaving last st unworked, turn.
(7 sc, 6 ch sps)
Row 14: Ch 3, dc in each st and in
each ch sp across, turn. (13 dc)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch
1, sk next st, sc in next st] across,
turn. (7 sc, 6 ch sps)
Row 16: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3,
dc in each st and in each ch sp
across, turn. (12 dc)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch
1, sk next st, sc in next st] across,
leaving last st unworked, turn.
(6 sc, 5 ch sps)
Row 18: Rep row 16. (10 dc)
Row 19: Ch 1, sk first st, sc dec
in next 2 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, sc
in next st] 3 times, leaving last st
unworked. Fasten off.
 Use a holiday worsted-weight
yarn to stitch a pretty stocking.
Edging
Row 1: Working in rem sts on
row 11, join burgundy in first
st at top, ch 3, dc in next ch sp,
[dc in next st, dc in next ch sp]
5 times, [hdc in next st, hdc in
next ch sp] 5 times, [sc in next
st, sc in next ch sp] 4 times,
2 sc in last st, working in ends
of rows across top, 2 sc in each
dc row and sc in each sc row
across to row 19, for toe shap-
ing, working in sts across row
19, 2 sc in first st, hdc in next ch
sp, hdc in next st, 3 dc in next
ch sp, hdc in next st, hdc in next
ch sp, 2 sc in last st, working in
ends of rows across bottom, sc in
each sc row and 2 sc in each dc
row across to row 1, working in
opposite side of foundation ch
of row 1, for heel shaping, 2 sc
in first ch, hdc in each of next
3 chs, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next
4 chs, hdc in each of next 3 chs,
sc in each of next 3 chs, hdc in
next 12 chs, dc in last 12 chs,
do not turn. Fasten off.
Row 2: Join beige with sc in
first st of row 1 of Edging, sc in
each st across. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Holding WS of Front and Back
tog, matching sts of row 2 of
Edging, with beige, sew Front
and Back tog leaving top open.
TOP TRIM
Rnd 1: Working around top
opening, join burgundy with sc
in center back seam, sc in end
of each sc row and 2 sc in end of
each dc row around, with sc in
center front seam, join in first
sc. (46 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2,
sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 2, sk
next st] around, join. (23 ch sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, for hanger, (sc,
ch 16, sc) in first st, (sc, ch 3, sc)
in each ch sp around, join in
first sc. Fasten off. CW
DECK THE HALLS
Dreamweaver
Design by Kathryn White
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
13¾ x 51 inches
MATERIALS
t Universal Nazli Gelin Garden 3 size 3
crochet cotton (136 yds/50g per ball):
7 balls #17 fern
t Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
7 ext dc = 1 inch; 7 ext dc rows =
2½ inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Extended double crochet (ext
dc): Yo, insert hook in indicated st,
yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through
1 lp on hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps
on hook] twice.
Beginning block (beg block):
Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), ext dc in
each of next 3 sts.
Mesh: Ch 2, sk next 2 sts or chs,
ext dc in next st or ch.
Block: Ext dc in each of next 3 sts
or 2 ext dc in next ch sp, ext dc in
next st.
Bar: Ch 5, sk next 5 sts or 2 ch
sps, ext dc in next st.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last st.
RUNNER
Row 1: Ch 84, ext dc (see Special
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Stitches) in 4th ch and in each ch STITCH KEY
Mesh
across, turn. (82 ext dc)
Block or beg block
Row 2: Beg block (see Special Bar
Stitches), mesh (see Special
Stitches), block (see Spe- 69
cial Stitches), mesh 3 times,
block, mesh, block 3 times,
mesh twice, block, mesh
twice, block 3 times, mesh, 62
block, mesh 3 times, block, 61
mesh, block, turn. (14 mesh,
13 blocks)
Rows 3–69: Work according
to chart across, turn.
52
Rows 70–137: Work rows 51
68–1 across according to
chart, turn. Do not fasten
off at end of last row.
EDGING
Rnd 1: Ch 1, (sc, ch 5, sc) in
42
41
first st, [ch 2, sk next 2 sts,
sc in next st] across, ch 5, sc
in same st as last st, [ch 3,
sc in top of next row] across,
working in opposite side of
32
foundation ch of row 1, ch 3, 31
(sc, ch 5, sc) in first ch, [ch
2, sk 2 chs, sc in next ch]
across, ch 5, sc in same ch
as last st, (ch 3, sc in top of
next row] across to last row,
22
ch 3, join (see Pattern Notes) 21
in beg sc. (137 ch sps on each
long edge between corner
ch-5 sps, 27 ch sps on each
short end between corner
ch-5 sps) 12
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-5 sp, 11
ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
picot (see Special Stitches),
(2 dc, {picot, 2 dc} twice) in
same ch sp, (dc, picot, 2 dc) in
each ch sp around with (2 dc, 2
{picot, 2 dc} 3 times) in each 1
corner ch-5 sp, join in 3rd ch Dreamweaver
of beg ch-3. Fasten off. CW Chart
Decorate your home this holiday season
with this beautiful filet table runner made
using size 3 crochet cotton.
DECK THE HALLS
Oblong Doily
Design by Taryn Christmas
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
4 x 9 inches
MATERIALS
t Universal Nazli Gelin
Garden 10 size 10 crochet
cotton (1¾ oz/308 yds/50g
per ball):
1 ball #24 ecru/tan
t Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet
hook or size needed to
obtain gauge
GAUGE
Rnds 1 and 2 = 1 x 3¼ inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of row counts
as first treble crochet unless other-
wise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning shell (beg shell):
(Sl st in indicated st or sp, ch 3 (see
Pattern Notes), dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
in same indicated st or sp.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch sp.
DOILY
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 24, 6 dc in 4th ch
from hook (3 sk chs count as first
dc), dc in each of next 19 chs, 7 dc
in last ch, working on opposite side
of foundation ch, dc in each of next
19 chs, join (see Pattern Notes) in
top of beg ch-3. (52 dc)
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Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in same st as beg ch-3, 2 dc in
each of next 6 sts, dc in each of next
19 sts, 2 dc in each of next 7 sts, dc
in each of next 19 sts, join in beg
ch-3. (66 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
ch-1, [ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st]
3 times, ch 4, sc in next st, [ch 3,
sk next st, sc in next st] 3 times,
[ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st]
6 times, [ch 3, sk next st, sc in next
st] 4 times, ch 4, sc in next st, [ch 3,
sk next 2 sts, sc in next st] 5 times,
ch 3, sk last 2 sts, join in first sc.
(28 ch sps)
Rnd 4: Beg shell (see Special
Stitches), ch 1, sk next ch sp, shell
(see Special Stitches) in next ch
sp, ch 2, 7 tr in next ch-4 sp, ch 2,
shell in next ch sp, [ch 1, sk next
ch sp, shell in next ch sp] 6 times,
ch 2, 7 tr in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, shell
in next ch sp, [ch 1, sk next ch sp,
shell in next ch sp] 4 times, ch 1,
sk last ch sp, join in beg ch-3.
(14 shells, 14 tr)
Rnd 5: Beg shell, ch 1, shell in
next shell, ch 3, tr in next tr, [ch 1,
tr in next tr] 6 times, ch 3, shell in
next shell, [ch 1, shell in next shell]
6 times, ch 3, tr in next tr, [ch 1, tr
in next tr] 6 times, ch 3, [shell in
next shell, ch 1] 5 times, join in
beg ch-3. (14 shells, 24 ch-1 sps,
4 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 6: Beg shell, *ch 3, sc in next
ch-1 sp, ch 3, shell in next shell, ch
3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-1
sp, ch 3] 6 times, sk next ch-3 sp,
shell in next shell, ch 3, sc in next
ch-1 sp, ch 3, shell in next shell*,
[ch 1, shell in next shell] 4 times,
rep from * to *, ch 1, [shell in next
shell, ch 1] 3 times, join in beg ch-3.
(14 shells, 22 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 7: Beg shell, *ch 3, [sc in next
ch sp, ch 3] twice, shell in next
shell, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sc in
next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 5 times, sk next
ch-3 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3,
[sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] twice, shell
in next shell*, [ch 1, shell in next
shell] 4 times, rep from * to *, ch 1,
[shell in next shell, ch 1] 3 times,
join in beg ch-3. Fasten off.
(14 shells, 24 ch-3 sps)
FIRST PINEAPPLE END
Row 8: Now working in rows, with
RS facing, sk first shell on rnd 7,
join in first dc of next shell, ch 4
(see Pattern Notes), shell in same
shell, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sc in
next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 4 times, sk next
ch-3 sp, shell in next shell, tr in
last dc of same shell, leaving rem
sts unworked, turn. (2 shells, 2 tr,
5 ch-3 sps)
Row 9: Ch 4, shell in first shell,
ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sc in next
ch-3 sp, ch 3] 3 times, sk next ch-3
sp, shell in next shell, tr in last st,
turn. (2 shells, 2 tr, 4 ch-3 sps)
Row 10: Ch 4, shell in first shell,
ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sc in next
ch-3 sp, ch 3] twice, sk next ch-3
sp, shell in next shell, tr in last st,
turn. (2 shells, 2 tr, 3 ch-3 sps)
Row 11: Ch 4, shell in first shell,
ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3
sp, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, shell in
next shell, tr in last st, turn.
(2 shells, 2 tr, 2 ch-3 sps)
Row 12: Ch 4, shell in first shell,
ch 3, sk next 2 ch-3 sps, shell in
next shell, tr in last st, turn.
(2 shells, 2 tr, 1 ch-3 sps)
Row 13: Ch 4, 2 dc in ch sp of first
shell, ch 3, 2 dc in ch sp of next
shell, tr in last st. Fasten off. (2 tr,
4 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
Continued on page 102
Made using size 10 crochet
cotton, this pretty doily will
go with any holiday color.
DECK THE HALLS
Lacy Christmas Stocking
Design by Rhonda Semonis
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
9 x 20 inches
MATERIALS
t Size 3 crochet cotton:
400 yds white
t Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t ¼-inch-wide ribbon: 12 inches
GAUGE
2 V-sts = 1¼ inches; 3 V-st rnds =
1¼ inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or
round counts as first double cro-
chet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-6 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
and chain-3 space unless other-
wise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st):
Ch 6 (see Pattern Notes), dc in
same place.
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 3, dc) in
designated place.
Bullion stitch (bullion st): Yo
hook 8 times, insert hook in indi-
cated place, yo, pull lp through,
yo, pull through all 10 lps on
hook, ch 1.
Picot: Ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from
hook, ch 2.
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STOCKING
TOE
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join (see Pattern
Notes) in beg ch to form ring, ch 3
(see Pattern Notes), dc in ring, ch 3,
[2 dc in ring, ch 3] 4 times, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. (5 ch sps)
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch sp, beg V-st
(see Special Stitches) in same sp,
V-st (see Special Stitches) in each
ch sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-6. (5 V-sts)
Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch sp, beg V-st
in same sp, [V-st in next dc, V-st in
next ch sp] 4 times, V-st in last dc,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (10 V-sts)
Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, beg
V-st in same ch-3 sp, V-st in each
ch-3 sp around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-6.
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3. (20 V-sts)
Rnds 6–16: Rep rnd 4. At the end
of rnd 16, fasten off.
HEEL
Row 1: Now working in rows, join
in ch sp of 5th V-st on right-hand
side of joining, ch 3, dc in same sp,
[dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch sp]
9 times, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (29 dc)
Rows 2–6: Ch 3, dc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sts, dc in each st
across to last 3 sts, dc dec in next
2 sts, dc in last st, turn. (19 dc at
end of row 6)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, 3 dc in
next st, dc in each of next 15 sts, 3
dc in next st, ch 1, sl st in last st, ch
3, sl st in top of row 5, turn. (21 dc)
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc in
each of next 19 sts, 2 dc in next st,
sl st in top of row 5, ch 3, sl st in
top of row 4, turn. (23 dc)
Row 9: Ch 1, 3 dc in first st, dc in
each of next 21 sts, 3 dc in next st,
sl st in top of row 4, ch 3, sl st in
top of row 3, turn. (27 dc)
Row 10: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc in
each of next 25 sts, 2 dc in last st,
sl st in top of row 3, ch 3, sl st in
top of row 2, turn. (29 dc)
Row 11: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc in
each of next 27 sts, 2 dc in last st,
sl st in top of row 2, ch 3, sl st in
top of row 1, turn. (31 dc)
Row 12: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc
in each of next 29 sts, 2 dc in last
st, sl st in top of row 1, ch 3, sl st
in ch-3 sp on rnd 16 of Toe, turn.
(33 dc)
Row 13: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc in
each of next 31 sts, 2 dc in last st,
sl st in ch-3 sp on rnd 16 of Toe,
do not turn. (35 dc)
LEG
Rnd 14: Now working in rnds, beg
V-st in same sp, V-st in each of next
11 ch sps, V-st in first ch-3 of Heel,
[sk each of next 2 dc, V-st in next
dc] 12 times, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-6. (24 V-sts)
Rnds 15–33: Sl st in ch-3 sp of
V-st, beg V-st in same ch-3 sp, V-st
in each ch-3 sp of each V-st around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.
Rnd 34: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, dc
in same sp, dc in next dc, [2 dc in
next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (72 dc)
Rnds 35–38: Ch 3, dc in each dc
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 39: Ch 3, dc in each of next 1
6 sts, dc dec in next 2 sts, dc in
each of next 34 sts, dc dec in next
2 sts, dc in each of last 17 sts, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (70 dc)
CUFF
Rnd 40: Ch 1, sc in back lp
(see Stitch Guide) of each of
first 4 sts, [ch 17, sk next 7
sts, sc in back lp of each of
next 7 sts] 4 times, ch 17,
sk next 7 sts, sc in back lp of
each of last 3 sts, join in first
sc. (5 ch-17 sps)
Rnd 41: Ch 1, sc in each Stitch a lacy
of first 2 sts, ch 3, *[sk next Christmas
2 chs, dc in next ch, ch 3] stocking made
twice, sk next 2 chs, [bullion using size 3
st (see Special Stitches), ch 3] crochet cotton.
5 times in next ch, [sk next
2 chs, dc in next ch, ch 3]
twice, sk next 2 chs and next
2 sc**, sc in each of next 3 sc,
ch 3, rep from * around, end-
ing last rep at **, sc in last st,
join in first sc.
Rnd 42: Ch 1, sc in first st,
*[ch 3, dc in next dc] twice,
ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sk
next bullion st, (dc, ch 1)
3 times in next ch-3 sp] 3
times, (dc, {ch 1, dc} twice)
in next ch sp, ch 3, sk next
bullion st, [dc in next dc,
ch 3] twice, sk next sc**,
sc in next sc, rep from *
around, ending last rep
at **, join in first sc.
Rnd 43: Ch 1, sc in first st,
*ch 3, sc in next dc, [picot
(see Special Stitches), sc in
next dc] twice, [picot, sk next
dc, sc in next dc] twice, picot,
sk next dc, (sc, picot, sc) in
next ch-1 sp, [picot, sk next
dc, sc in next dc] 3 times,
[picot, sc in next dc] twice,
ch 3**, sc in next sc, rep from
* around, ending last at **,
join in first sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Fold Cuff to outside. For
hanger, draw 1 end of rib-
bon around st on rnd 39 at
back of Stocking, adjust ends
even. Tie knot in ends 2½
inches from Stocking. CW
DECK THE HALLS
Mini Doily
Design by Taryn Christmas
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
3¾ inches across
MATERIALS
t Omega Crochet Cotton size
10 crochet cotton (1 oz/
173 yds per ball):
45 yds #145 olive
t Size 7/1.65mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
Rnds 1 and 2 = 1¼ inches across
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
This easy mini doily
is great for beginner
stitchers. Made using
size 10 crochet cotton.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
DOILY
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first ch to form a ring,
ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 15 dc
in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
(16 dc)
Rnd 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc
in each st around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 4, sk
next st, sc in next st] around to last
st, ch 2, sk last st, dc in beg sc to
form last ch-4 sp. (16 ch-4 sps)
Rnds 4 & 5: Ch 1, sc in same ch sp
as beg ch-1, [ch 5, sc in next ch sp]
around, ending with ch 2, dc in
beg sc.
Rnd 6: (Ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch sp,
ch 3, [3 dc in center ch of next ch
sp, ch 3] around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sts, ch 3, sl st in
top of last dc made, ch 3, sc in next
ch sp, ch 3, [dc dec next 3 dc tog,
ch 3, sl st in top of last dc made,
ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3] around,
sk first ch-2, join in next dc dec.
Fasten off. CW
DECK THE HALLS
Let It Snow
Stocking
Design by Kathy Wesley
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14 inches in circumference x
23 inches long
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
3½ oz/175 yds/96g red
1½ oz/75 yds/42g white
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
60 yds white
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook
t Tapestry needle
t Stitch markers
t Spray starch
GAUGE
Size G hook: 9 hdc = 2 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Stocking is worked with worsted-
weight yarn.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first half double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Double crochet cluster (dc cl):
[Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw
up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook] twice, yo, draw through 3 lps
on hook.
Beginning shell (beg
shell): (Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2
dc) in indicated st or sp.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in
indicated st or sp.
Picot: Ch 7, sl st in 4th
ch from hook, ch 3.
Small picot (sm picot):
Ch 4, sl st in 4th ch
from hook.
STOCKING
CUFF
Rnd 1 (RS): With size G
hook and white yarn (see
Pattern Notes), ch 77,
being careful not to twist Worsted-weight
ch, join (see Pattern yarn and
Notes) to form a ring, ch 1, bedspread-weight
sc in same ch as joining, crochet cotton
sc in each of next 3 chs, made up the
3 sc in next ch, sc in each cute snowflake
of next 4 chs, sk next 2 stocking.
chs, *sc in each of next 4
chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in
each of next 4 chs, sk next
2 chs, rep from * 5 times,
join in back lp (see Stitch
Guide) of first sc. (77 sc)
Rnd 2: Sl st in back lp of
next sc, ch 1, sc in same lp,
working in back lp of sts,
sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next
sc, sc in each of next 4 sc,
sk next 2 sc, [sc in each of each of next 4 sc, sk next 2 sc, [sc
next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc,
of next 4 sc, sk next 2 sc] around, sc in each of next 4 sc, sk next 2 sc]
join in back lp of first sc. around, join in back lp of first sc.
Rnd 3: Sl st in back lp of next sc, Rnds 5–7: Rep rnds 2–4.
change color (see Stitch Guide) to Rnd 8: Rep rnd 2.
red, ch 1, sc in same lp, working in Rnd 9: Sl st in back lp of next sc,
back lp of sts, sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in change color to red, ch 3 (see Pat-
next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, sk tern Notes), working in back lp of
next 2 sc, [sc in each of next 4 sc, sts, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, sk
3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next next sc, sl st in next sc, sk next sc,
4 sc, sk next 2 sc] around, join in sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in
back lp of first sc. next sc, dc cl (see Special Stitches)
Rnd 4: Sl st in back lp of next sc, in next 2 sc, *dc in next sc, hdc in
change color to white, ch 1, sc in next sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc,
same lp, working in back lp of sts, sl st in next sc, sk next sc, sc in
sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next
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 sc, dc cl in next 2 sc, rep from *
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
(56 sts)
BODY
Note: Body is worked in continuous
rnds. Do not join, mark beg of rnds
with st marker, move marker as
work progresses.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 2 (see Pattern
Notes), hdc in each st around, place
marker. (56 hdc)
Rnd 2: Hdc in 2nd ch of ch-2, hdc
in each hdc around.
Rnd 3: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnds 4–34: Rep rnd 3. At the end
of rnd 34, change color to white.
HEEL FLAP
Row 1 (RS): Now working in
rows, sc in each of next 28 sts, turn,
leaving rem 28 sc unworked for
instep. (28 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of next
28 sc, turn.
Rows 3–12: Rep row 2.
TURNING HEEL
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each of
next 16 sc, turn, leaving rem 12 sc
unworked.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of next
4 sc, turn, leaving rem 12 sts un-
worked.
Note: Decs are used on the follow-
ing rows to shape heel. They are
worked over next sc on working row
and next unworked sc on Heel Flap.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of next
3 sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) over
next sc and next unworked sc on
row 12, sc in next sc on row 12,
turn, leaving rem 10 sc on row 12
unworked. (5 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 4
sc, sc dec over next sc and next un-
worked sc on row 1, sc in next sc on
row 1, turn, leaving rem 10 sc on
row 1 unworked. (6 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of next
5 sc, sc dec over next sc and next
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unworked sc on row 12, sc in next
sc on row 12, turn, leaving rem 8 sc
on row 12 unworked. (7 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each of next
6 sc, sc dec over next sc and next
unworked sc on row 1, sc in next sc
on row 1, turn, leaving rem 8 sc on
row 1 unworked. (8 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sc, sc dec
over next sc and next unworked sc
on row 12, sc in next sc on row 12,
turn, leaving rem 6 sc on row 12
unworked. (9 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc, sc dec
over next sc and next unworked
sc on row 1, sc in next sc on row 1,
turn, leaving rem 6 sc on row 1 un-
worked. (10 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, sc dec
over next sc and next unworked sc
on row 12, sc in next sc on row 12,
turn, leaving rem 4 sc on row 12
unworked. (11 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sc,
sc dec over next sc and next un-
worked sc on row 1, sc in next sc
on row 1, turn, leaving rem 4 sc on
row 1 unworked. (12 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sc,
sc dec over next sc and next un-
worked sc on row 12, sc in next sc
on row 12, turn, leaving rem 2 sc
on row 12 unworked. (13 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in next 12 sc,
sc dec over next sc and next un-
worked sc on row 1, sc in next sc
on row 1, turn, leaving rem 2 sc on
row 1 unworked. (14 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in next 13 sc,
sc dec over next sc and next un-
worked sc on row 12, sc in next sc
on row 12, turn. (15 sc)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in next 14 sc,
sc dec over next sc and next un-
worked sc on row 1, sc in next sc
on row 1. Fasten off. (16 sc)
GUSSET
Note: Rnds 1–7 of Gusset are
worked in continuous rnds. Do not
join, mark beg of rnds.
Rnd 1: Hold piece with RS facing
and last row worked at top, join
red in 9th sc from right edge of row
14, ch 2, hdc in next 7 sc, working
along side of Heel Flap in ends
of rows, work 12 hdc evenly sp to
last row of Heel Flap, hdc dec (see
Stitch Guide) over next row and
first st of instep (mark st just made
for Gusset), hdc in next 26 sc, hdc
dec over next sc and first row of
Heel Flap (mark st just made for
Gusset), working along side of Heel
Flap in ends of rows, work 12 hdc
evenly sp along other side of Heel
Flap, hdc in each of next 8 sc of row
14 of Heel. (68 hdc)
Rnd 2: Hdc in 2nd ch of beg ch-2
and in each hdc to hdc before first
marked Gusset st, hdc dec over
next hdc and marked st (mark st
just made), hdc in next 26 hdc, hdc
dec over next marked st and next
hdc (mark st just made), hdc in
each hdc to beg marker. (66 hdc)
Rnd 3: Hdc in each hdc to hdc be-
fore first marked Gusset st, hdc dec
over next hdc and marked st (mark
st just made), hdc in next 26 hdc,
hdc dec over next marked st and
next hdc (mark st just made), hdc
in each hdc to beg marker. (64 hdc)
Rnds 4–7: Rep rnd 3. (56 hdc)
Note: Remove Gusset markers on
following rnd.
Rnd 8: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rep rnd 8 until foot measures 8
inches from end of Heel Flap. At
end of last rnd, fasten off.
TOE SHAPING
Fold piece flat with Heel centered
in bottom of foot. Mark sts on each
side, 27 sts between each marker.
Join white yarn with sc in 14th sc
from right marker on bottom of foot
(mark st just made as beg of rnd).
Work in continuous rnds, do not
join, mark beg of rnds.
Rnd 1: *Sc in each sc to 2 sc before
marked side sc, sc dec in next 2 sc,
sc in next sc (mark st just made),
sc dec in next 2 sc, rep from * once, sc in each sc to beg
marker. (52 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rnds 3–6: [Rep rnds 1 and 2 alternately] twice. (44 sc)
Rnds 7–14: Rep rnd 1. At the end of rnd 14, fasten off. (12 sc)
Sew Toe closed.
HANGER
With 1 strand each red and white yarn held tog, ch 30,
leaving 12-inch length, fasten off.
Fold Hanger in half. Using photo as guide for placement and
leaving desired-length lp above top edge, sew ends securely
in place on WS of Stocking.

SNOWFLAKES
LARGE SNOWFLAKE
Make 2.
Rnd 1 (RS): With size 7 steel hook and white size 10 cotton,
ch 5, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 1, 12 sc in
ring, join in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc, ch 6,
sk next sc, [sc in next sc, ch 6, sk next sc] around, join in first
sc. (6 ch-6 sps)
Rnd 3: Sl st in next 2 chs of next ch-6 sp, beg shell (see
Special Stitches) in same sp, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2, [shell
(see Special Stitches) in next ch-6 sp, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2]
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Sl st in next dc and in next ch-2 sp, beg shell in same
ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, [shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, Garden Gold Wrap
ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. In Nazli Gelin Garden 10 Metallic
Rnd 5: Sl st in next dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, in same sp 99% Egyptian Giza Mercerized Cotton,
work (dc, picot—see Special Stitches, 2 dc), picot, sc in next
sc, picot, [(2 dc, picot, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp of shell, picot, sc 1% metallic thread
in next sc, picot] around join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, leaving a
15-inch length, fasten off.
SMALL SNOWFLAKE Sparkle Fine
Make 3. One of 4 lacy projects from Universal Yarn
Rnd 1 (RS): With size 7 steel hook and white size 10 cotton, Available for download through
ch 5, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 1, [sc in ring, Patternfish.com.
ch 6] 6 times, join in first sc.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch of next ch-6 sp, ch 1, beg in same sp
*(sc, sm picot—see Special Stitches, sm picot twice, ch 1, sc)
in same sp as last sc, ch 1, rep from * around, join in first sc,
leaving a 15-inch length, fasten off.
FINISHING
Hand-wash and block Snowflakes, air dry. Spray lightly with
spray starch, air-dry. Sew to front of Stocking as desired. CW www.universalyarn.com

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O CHRISTMAS TREE

Ornament Covers
Designs by Bendy Carter

EASY Rnd 2: Ch 16, [sl st in next dc,
ch 16] 11 times, join in same st
FINISHED MEASUREMENT as beg ch-16, do not fasten off.
3-inch-diameter ball (12 ch-16 sps)
MATERIALS COVER
t Aunt Lydia’s Metallic
Rnd 1: Sl st in each of first 8 chs
Crochet Thread size 10
on beg ch-16 of Base, sl st in
crochet cotton/metallic
ch-16 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as
blend (100 yds per ball):
beg ch-1, ch 4, [sc in next ch-16 sp,
35 yds for each cover #226G
ch 4] around, join in beg sc. (12 sc,
natural/gold
12 ch-4 sps)
t Size 5/1.90mm steel crochet
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
hook or size needed to
ch-1, 4 sc in next ch-4 sp, [sc in next
obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle sc, 4 sc in next ch-4 sp] around, join
t 3-inch-diameter ornament ball in beg sc. (60 sc)
t 1⁄8-inch-wide gold shapable Rnd 3: Ch 16, sk next 4 sc, [sl st in
ribbon: 14 inches for each next sc, ch 16, sk next 4 sc] around,
ornament ending with join in same sc as beg
GAUGE ch-16. (12 ch-16 sps)
30 sts = 4 inches; 60 sts fit snugly Rnds 4–6: Rep rnds 1–3. Fasten
around 8¼-inch circumference of off.
ornament ball
FINISHING
Remove hanger cap from ornament
PATTERN NOTES ball and place ball inside Orna-
ment Cover. Cut 10-inch strand of
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses. yarn. Weave through the 12 ch-16
sps on last rnd and then tie strand
Join with slip stitch as indicated tightly around neck of Ball. Cut
unless otherwise stated. strand leaving 2-inch ends, push
Chain-3 at beginning of round ends inside ball opening and then
counts as first double crochet replace hanger cap. Cut 14-inch
unless otherwise stated. piece of gold ribbon. Tie ribbon
around hanger cap forming bow.
SPECIAL STITCH Trim ends as desired.
Beginning double crochet
decrease (beg dc dec): Ch 2, ORNAMENT 2
dc in next st.
BASE
ORNAMENT 1 Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of
Ornament 1 Base. (12 ch-16 sps)
BASE
COVER
Rnd 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from
hook (3 sk chs count as first dc), Rnd 1: Sl st in each of first 8 chs
join (see Pattern Notes) in 4th ch on beg ch-16 of Base, sl st in ch-16
of beg ch-4. (12 dc) sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as beg ch-
1, ch 4, [sc in next ch-16 sp, ch 4]
around, join in beg sc. (12 sc,
12 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
ch-1, ch 5, sk next ch sp, [sc in next
sc, ch 5, sk next ch sp] around, join
in beg sc.
Rnds 3 & 4: Rep rnd 2.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same sc as beg
ch-1, *ch 2, sc around the 3 ch-5 sps
directly below, ch 2**, sc in next sc,
rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in beg sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same sc as beg
ch-1, *ch 4, sk each of next ch 2,
sc, ch 2**, sc in next sc, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
in beg sc.
Rnds 7–16: [Rep rnds 2–6 consecu-
tively] twice.
Rnd 17: Ch 16, sk next ch-4 sp,
[sl st in next sc, ch 16, sl next ch-4
sp] around, join in same sc as beg
ch-16. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Rep Finishing as for Ornament 1.
ORNAMENT 3
BASE
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of
Ornament 1 Base. (12 ch-16 sps)
COVER
Rnd 1: Sl st in each of first 7 chs
on beg ch-16 of Base, sl st in ch-16
sp, ch 1, 2 sc in same sp as beg
ch-1, ch 3, [2 sc in next ch-16 sp,
ch 3] around, join in beg sc. (24 sc,
12 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in next sc, *ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp,
2 dc in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc in next sc,
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Pretty Christmas ball covers
made using size 10 crochet
cotton add a touch of
elegance to your tree.
O CHRISTMAS TREE
Tree Skirt
Design by Katherine Eng
INTERMEDIATE
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg
ch-3, dc in next st, ch 2, sk next st,
FINISHED MEASUREMENT dc in next st, 2 dc in last st, turn.
Skirt: 13 inches wide; fits up to (6 dc, 1 ch-2 sp)
7-inch tree trunk. Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each st across
to next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-2
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight sp, ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
acrylic/metallic yarn: Row 6: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg
7 oz/325 yds/198g red ch-3, dc in each st across to next
with silver metallic ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next 2 ch-2 sps, dc
3 oz/150 yds/85g green with in each st across with 2 dc in last
silver metallic st, turn.
2½ oz/125 yds/70g white with Rows 7–20: [Rep rows 5 and 6
silver metallic alternately] 7 times
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge Row 21: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk
next st, 3 dc in next st, sk next st,
t Tapestry needle
t Sewing needle sc in next st, sk next st, 5 dc in
next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st,
t ½-inch red buttons: 4 (optional)
sk next st, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next
GAUGE ch-2 sp, sk next st, sc in next st, sk
3 dc = 1 inch; 9 dc rows = 5 inches next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next
st, sc in next st, sk next st, 3 dc in
next st, sk next st, sc in last st.
Fasten off. (28 sts)
PATTERN NOTES
Rnd 22: Now working in rnds,
Weave in loose ends as work working in opposite side of founda-
progresses. tion ch of row 1, join white with sc
Join with slip stitch as indicated in center ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch,
unless otherwise stated. working in ends of rows, ch 1, sk
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts first row, sc in next row, [ch 2, sc in
as first double crochet unless top of next row] 18 times, working
otherwise stated. across last row, (sc, ch 2, sc) in first
st, ch 1, sk next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in
TREE SKIRT next st, ch 1, sk next st, *sc in next
st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc)
FIRST PANEL in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in
next st*, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, (sc, ch
Row 1: With red, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch 2, sc) in next ch sp, ch 3, sk next 3
from hook, sc in each of last 2 chs,
sts, rep from * to *, ch 1, sk next st,
turn. (3 sc) (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st, ch 1, sk next
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last st, working
turn. in ends of rows, [sc in top of next
Row 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc row, ch 2] 18 times, sc in next sc
dc in same st as beg ch-3, dc in row, ch 1, sk last row, (sc, ch 2, sc)
each st across, with 2 dc in last st, in next ch on row 1, join (see Pat-
turn. (5 dc) tern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off.
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Rnd 23: Join green with sc in first
st, ch 1, sk next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in
next corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next
st, sc in next st, [ch 2, sk next ch-2
sp, sc in next st] 18 times, ch 2, sk
next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner
ch-2 sp, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next
ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp,
ch 1, sk next st, *sc in next st, ch 2,
sk next ch 2-sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next
ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in
next st* ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in
next st, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp,
sc in next st, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp,
rep from * to *, ch 1, sk next ch-1
sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp,
ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next st,
(sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp,
ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, [ch
2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next st] 18
times, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, (sc, ch
2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1,
sk last st, join in first sc. Fasten off.
NEXT PANEL
Rows 1–21: Rep rows 1–21 of
First Panel.
Rnd 22: Rep rnd 22 of First Panel.
Notes: For joining ch sp, ch 1,
drop lp from hook, insert hook in
corresponding ch-2 or ch-1 sp on
previous Panel, draw dropped lp
through, ch 1. Join Panels across 1
long edge.
Rnd 23: Join green with sc in first
st, ch 1, sk next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in
next corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next
st, sc in next st, [ch 2, sk next ch-2
sp, sc in next st] 18 times, ch 2, sk
next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner
ch-2 sp, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next
ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp,
ch 1, sk next st, *sc in next st, ch 2,
sk next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next
ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in
next st*, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in
next st, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp,
 Stitch a tree skirt in
traditional holiday colors
using worsted-weight yarn.
sc in next st, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp,
rep from * to *, ch 1, sk next ch-1
sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, ch
1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next st, to
join Panels, sc in next corner ch-2
sp, work joining ch sp, sc in same
ch sp on this Panel, work joining
ch sp, sk next st on this Panel, sc
in next st, [work joining ch sp, sk
next ch-2 sp on this Panel, sc in
next st] 18 times, work joining ch
sp, sk next ch-1 sp on this Panel, sc
in next corner ch-2 sp, work join-
ing ch sp, sc in same ch sp on this
Panel, ch 1, sk last st, join in first
sc. Fasten off.
Rep Next Panel 9 times for a total
of 11 Panels.
EDGING
Working across long edges of back
opening and around top of Panels
in center of Skirt, join green in bot-
tom corner ch-2 sp before long edge,
ch 3, sl st in next st, [ch 2, sk next
ch sp, sl st in next st] 20 times, ch
3, sl st in top corner ch sp, *[ch 2, sk
next st, sl st in next ch sp] 3 times,
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
sl st in next ch sp on next Panel, rep
from * 9 times, [ch 2, sk next st, sl st
in next ch sp] twice, ch 2, sk next st,
(sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next top corner
ch sp, [ch 2, sk next ch sp, {sl st in
next st, ch 2, sk next ch sp} 4 times],
◊(sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next st, rep
between [ ], rep from ◊ twice, sl st
in next st, ch 3, sl st in next bottom
corner ch sp. Fasten off.
(Optional) Sew buttons to first long
edge using ch-3 lps on opposite side
for buttonholes. CW
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O CHRISTMAS TREE
Icicles
Design by Terry Day
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
6½ inches long, excluding hanger
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
15 yds white
t Size 5/1.90mm steel
crochet hook or size needed
to obtain gauge
t 4mm pearl beads: 6
t Iridescent glitter
t Fabric stiffener
t Craft glue or hot-glue gun
t Straight pins
t Pinning board
t Waxed paper or plastic wrap
GAUGE
1 tr = ½ inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Materials listed make 1 Icicle.
Chain-5 counts as first treble
crochet and chain-1 unless other-
wise stated.
ICICLE
Row 1 (RS): Beg at bottom of Ici-
cle, ch 6, (tr, ch 1, tr) in 6th ch from
hook (first 5 chs count as first tr
and ch-1 sp), turn. (3 tr, 2 ch sps)
Row 2: Ch 4, sl st first ch sp, ch 4,
sl st in next ch sp, ch 4, sl st in last
tr, turn. (3 ch sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, working behind first
ch-4 sp, sl st loosely in next sl st,
sl st in next center ch sp, ch 5 (see
Pattern Notes), (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 1, tr)
in same sp, turn. (4 tr, 3 ch sps)
Row 4: Ch 4, sl st in next ch sp,
ch 4, (sl st, ch 4, sl st) in next ch sp,
ch 4, sl st in next ch sp, ch 4, sl st in
last st, turn. (5 ch sps)
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Row 5: Ch 1, working behind ch sps,
sl st loosely in each of next 2 sl sts,
sl st in center ch sp, ch 5, (tr, ch 2, tr,
ch 1, tr) in same sp, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (4 tr, 3 ch sps)
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Row 7: Ch 1, working behind ch
sps, sl st loosely in each of next 2
sl sts, sl st in next center ch sp,
ch 5, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 2, tr, {ch 1, tr}
twice) in same sp, leaving rem sts
unworked, turn. (6 tr, 5 ch sps)
Row 8: Ch 4, [sl st in next ch sp,
ch 4] twice, (sl st, ch 4, sl st) in next
ch sp, [ch 4, sl st in next ch sp] twice,
ch 4, sl st in last st, turn. (7 ch sps)
Row 9: Ch 1, working behind ch
sps, sl st loosely in each of next 3
sl sts, sl st in center ch sp, ch 5, (tr,
ch 1, tr, ch 2, tr, {ch 1, tr} twice) in
same sp, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (6 tr, 5 ch sps)
Row 10: Rep row 8.
Row 11: Ch 1, working behind
ch sps, sl st loosely in each of next
3 sl sts, sl st in next center ch sp,
ch (5, {tr, ch 1} twice, tr, ch 2, {tr,
ch 1} 3 times, tr) in next ch sp, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (8 tr, Embellish these pretty crochet icicles
7 ch sps) made using size 10 crochet cotton
Row 12: [Ch 4, sl st in next ch sp] with pearls or beads.
3 times, ch 4, (sl st, ch 4, sl st) in
next ch sp, [ch 4, sl st in next ch sp]
3 times, ch 4, sl st in last st, turn. from hook, sl st in each of next 2
(9 ch sps) chs, sl st in starting ch. Fasten off.
Row 13: Ch 1, working behind
FINISHING
ch sps, sl st loosely in each of next
4 sl sts, sl st in next center ch sp, 1. Apply fabric stiffener to cro-
ch (5, {tr, ch 1} twice, tr, ch 2, {tr, cheted piece according to manu-
ch 1} 3 times, tr) in next ch sp, leav- facturer’s instructions, pin to flat
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (8 tr) surface, shape and sprinkle with
glitter. Let dry.
Row 14: Rep row 12. Fasten off.
2. Glue 1 bead to center of rows 2,
BOTTOM TIP 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.
Row 15: Working in opposite side 3. For hanging lp, attach a length
of foundation ch of row 1, join with of crochet cotton to center ch-4 sp
sl st in first ch, ch 6, sl st in 4th ch of row 14 of Icicle. CW
O CHRISTMAS TREE
King Arthur
Design by Jo Ann Maxwell
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
6 inches across
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
110 yds white
t Size 5/1.90mm steel crochet
hook or size needed to
obtain gauge
t Fabric stiffener
t Craft glue or hot-glue gun
GAUGE
Rnd 1 = ¾ inch across; 7 sc = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-7 at beginning of round
counts as first double treble
crochet and chain-2 unless other-
wise stated.
Chain-5 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet and
chain-2 unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning shell (beg shell):
[Ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in first st.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last st
made.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in indicated
place.
SNOWFLAKE
CENTER
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 3
(see Pattern Notes), 23 dc in ring, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 7 (see Pattern Notes),
[dtr (see Stitch Guide) in next st,
ch 2] around, join in 5th ch of beg
ch-7. (24 dtr, 24 ch sps)
Rnd 3: Beg shell (see Special
Stitches), ch 2, sc in next st, picot
(see Special Stitches), ch 2, [shell
(see Special Stitches) in next st, ch
2, sc in next st, picot, ch 2] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 ch-2
sps, 12 shells, 12 picots)
Rnd 4: Sl st in next dc, sl st in next
ch sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 9, [sc
in ch sp of next shell, ch 9] around,
join in beg sc. (12 sc, 12 ch sps)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, picot,
*ch 2, sk first ch of next ch-9, dc in
next ch, ch 2, sk next ch, dc in next
ch, picot, ch 6, sl st in 4th ch from
hook, ch 2, sk next ch, dc in next ch,
picot, ch 2, sk next ch, dc in next ch,
ch 2, sk next ch, sc in next st, picot,
ch 2, sk next 2 chs of next ch-9, sc
in each of next 5 chs, ch 2, sk next
2 chs**, sc in next st, picot, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
Stitch a snowflake fit for a
king! Made using size 10
crochet cotton.
SIDE
Make 2.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join in beg ch to form
ring, ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3 (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 5 (see Pattern Notes),
[dc in next st, ch 2] around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (16 dc, 16
ch-2 sps)
Rnd 3: Beg shell, ch 2, sc in next
st, picot, ch 2, [shell in next st, ch
2, sc in next st, picot, ch 2] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 ch
sps, 8 shells)
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnds 4 and 5
of Center.
FINISHING
1. Apply fabric stiffener to crochet
pieces according to manufac-
turer’s instructions. Pin to flat
surface. Let dry.
2. Place 1 Side on each side of
Center. Glue tog in center.
3. Tie length of crochet cotton
around 1 point on Center for
hanger. CW
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O CHRISTMAS TREE

Miniature Stocking &

Candy Cane Ornaments
Designs by Mickie Akins

STOCKING Rnd 3: [Sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc Rows 12 & 13: Rep row 11.
in each of next 2 sc] twice. (24 sc) Row 14: Sk first st, sc in each of
EASY
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. next 9 sc, turn.
FINISHED MEASUREMENT Rnds 5–9: Rep rnd 4. LEG
2⅞ inches long
HEEL Rnd 15: Now working in rnds, sk
MATERIALS
Row 10: Now working in rows, sc first st, sc in each st around, sc in
t Size 10 crochet cotton: sk st.
in each of next 4 sc, leaving rem sts
25 yds burgundy
unworked, turn. Rnds 16–26: Rep rnd 4.
5 yds white
t Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet Row 11: Sk first st, sc in each of Rnd 27: Rep rnd 4, ending at cen-
hook or size needed to next 8 sc, turn. ter back of Stocking, join (see Pat-
obtain gauge tern Notes) in next st. Fasten off.
t Tapestry needle
t Wire ornament hanger
t Stitch marker
GAUGE
7 sc rnds = 1 inch

STOCKING
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Do not join unless otherwise stated.
Use stitch marker to mark rounds.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
TOE
Rnd 1 (RS): Starting at Toe with
burgundy, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, sc in each of next 4 chs, 3 sc
in next ch, working on opposite
side of foundation ch, sc in each of
next 4 chs, 2 sc in same ch as beg
sc, do not join, place st marker
and move as work progresses
(see Pattern Notes). (14 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of
next 4 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc,
sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in each Use your scrap size 10 crochet cotton to make
of next 2 sc. (20 sc) these miniature Christmas ornaments!

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CUFF
Rnd 28 (WS): Working in back
lps (see Stitch Guide) of each st,
join white with sc in same st as
sl st, sc in each st around, join in
first sc, ch 6 (hanging lp), sl st in
same st.
Rnd 29: Holding hanging lp to WS,
sc in each st around.
Rnd 30: Sc in each sc around, join
in first sc. Fasten off.
Fold rnds 28–30 of Cuff downward.
Hanging lp will be at center back of
Stocking on RS when Cuff is folded
downward. Attach wire ornament
hanger to ch-6 lp.

CANDY CANE
EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
3 inches long
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
2 yds each burgundy
and white Join with slip stitch as indicated Rnds 8–27: [Rep rnds 4–7 conse-
t Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet unless otherwise stated. cutively] 5 times. At the end of
hook or size needed to rnd 27, join (see Pattern Notes) in
CANE next st, leaving 5-inch length of
obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle Rnd 1: With burgundy, ch 2, 6 sc burgundy, fasten off.
t Pipe cleaner in 2nd ch from hook, do not join,
place st marker and move as FINISHING
t Wire cutters
t Stitch marker work progresses (see Pattern Trim pipe cleaner to 4 inches,
t Wire ornament hanger Notes). (6 sc) insert pipe cleaner in Candy Cane.
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. With tapestry needle, sew open-
GAUGE
ing closed.
6 sc rnds = 1 inch Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2, change color
(see Stitch Guide) to white in last Bend end of piece to form Candy
sc, drop burgundy to WS. Cane.
Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Join burgundy in burgundy sc at
CANDY CANE top of bend, ch 6, sl st in same st.
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 2, change color Fasten off.
PATTERN NOTES to burgundy in last sc, drop white
to WS. Attach wire ornament hanger to
Weave in loose ends as work ch-6 lp. CW
progresses. Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2.
Do not join unless otherwise stated. Rnd 7: Rep rnd 2, change color to
Use stitch marker to mark rounds. white in last sc, drop white to WS.

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O CHRISTMAS TREE

Angel
Ornament
Design by Lori Zeller

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
4½ inches tall
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
50 yds white
t Size 6/1.80mm steel
crochet hook or size needed
to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t ¾-inch ribbon bow with bead
t 10mm gold jump ring
t Small funnel
t Plastic wrap
t Fabric stiffener
t Invisible thread
t Craft glue or hot-glue gun
t Fiberfill
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
12 sc = 1 inch; 12 sc rows = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st):
(Ch 4, dc in same st as beg ch-4).
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in
next indicated place.
Beginning shell (beg shell):
(Ch 3—see Pattern Notes), dc, ch 2,
2 dc) in indicated sp.
Decorate your tree or mantle with this delicate angel
made using size 10 crochet cotton.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated ANGEL
place.
Rnd 1: Starting at top of head,
Beginning double shell (beg ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join
double shell): (Ch 3, dc, {ch 2, 2 (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (8 sc)
dc} twice) in indicated sp.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st
Double shell: (2 dc, {ch 2, 2 dc} around, join in beg sc. (16 sc)
twice) in indicated place.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in
next st, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next
st] around, join in beg sc. (24 sc)

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Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around,
join in beg sc.
Rnds 5–8: Rep rnd 4.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec
(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts,
[sc in next st, sc dec in next 2 sts]
around, join in beg sc. (16 sc)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sts]
around, join in beg sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 11: Rep rnd 4. Stuff head with
fiberfill.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2,
[sc, ch 2] in each st around, join in
beg sc. (8 sc, 8 ch sps)
Rnd 13: (Sl st, ch 1, sc, ch 2, sc) in
first ch sp, ch 2, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in
next ch sp, ch 2, rep from * around,
join in beg sc. (16 sc, 16 ch sps)
Rnd 14: (Sl st, ch 1, sc, ch 3) in
first ch sp, (sc, ch 3) in each ch sp
around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 15: Sl st in first ch sp, beg
V-st (see Special Stitches), ch 1,
[V-st (see Special Stitches) in next
ch sp, ch 1] around, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4. (16 V-sts, 16 ch sps)
Rnd 16: Sl st in ch sp of first V-st,
ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 2, sc in next
ch-1 sp, for sleeve, [ch 1, (2 dc, ch
1, 2 dc) in ch sp of next V-st, ch 1,
sc in next ch-1 sp] 7 times, place
marker in last ch sp made, ch 2, sc
in ch sp of next V-st, ch 2, sc in next
ch-1 sp, for sleeve, [ch 1, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in ch sp of next V-st,
ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 7 times,
place marker in last ch sp made,
ch 2, join in beg sc. (2 sleeves)
Rnd 17: For skirt, sl st in first
ch sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 2,
sc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in next
marked ch sp, [ch 2, sc in next ch
sp] 3 times, ch 2, sc in next marked
ch sp, ch 2, sc in next ch sp, ch 2,
join in beg sc. (8 sc, 8 ch sps)
Rnd 18: Sl st in next ch sp, beg
V-st in same sp, V-st in each ch sp
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
(8 V-sts)
Rnd 19: Sl st in first V-st, beg
V-st in same st, shell (see Special
Stitches) in next V-st, [V-st in next
V-st, shell in next V-st] around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (4 V-sts,
4 shells)
Rnd 20: Sl st in first V-st, beg V-st
in same sp, 6 dc in ch sp of next
shell, [V-st in next V-st, 6 dc in ch
sp of next shell] around, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-4. (4 6-dc groups,
4 V-sts)
Rnd 21: Sl st in first V-st, beg V-st
in same sp, *dc in first dc of next
6-dc group, [ch 1, dc in next dc]
5 times**, V-st in next V-st, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (24 dc,
20 ch sps, 4 V-sts)
Rnd 22: Sl st in first V-st, beg V-st
in same sp, *ch 2, sc in next ch-1
sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times,
ch 2**, V-st in next V-st, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (16 ch-3 sps,
8 ch-2 sps, 4 V-sts)
Rnd 23: Sl st in first ch sp, beg
shell (see Special Stitches), in same
sp, *ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next
ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 3
times, ch 2**, shell in next V-st,
rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
(12 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-2 sps, 4 shells)
Rnd 24: Sl st in next dc, sl st next
ch sp, beg double shell (see Spe-
cial Stitches) in same sp, *ch 2, sk
next ch sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, [ch
3, sc in next ch sp] twice, ch 2**,
double shell (see Special Stitches)
in ch sp of next shell, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (8 ch-3 sps,
8 ch-2 sps, 4 double shells)
Rnd 25: Sl st in next st, sl st in
next ch sp, beg shell in same sp,
*ch 1, shell in next ch sp, ch 3, sk
next ch sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3,
sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next ch-2
sp** shell in next ch sp, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (8 shells)
Rnd 26: Sl st in next dc, sl st in
next ch sp, beg shell in same sp,
*shell in next ch-1 sp, shell in next
shell, ch 4, sk next ch sp, sc in next
ch sp, ch 4, sk next ch sp**, shell in
next shell, rep from * around, end-
ing last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (12 shells, 8 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 27: Sl st in next dc, sl st in
next ch sp, beg shell in same sp,
*[ch 1, shell in next shell] twice,
ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook**,
shell in next shell, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 ch sps,
12 shells)
Rnd 28: Sl st in next st, sl st in
next ch sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in
same sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in each shell
and in each ch sp around, join in
beg sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
1. Apply fabric stiffener to cro-
cheted piece according to manu-
facturer’s instructions, shape
over plastic-covered funnel;
let dry.
2. Glue ribbon bow to center front
at waist.
3. Glue jump ring to top of head
for halo.
4. Insert length of invisible thread
through 1 sleeve, through body
and out other sleeve. Tie ends
into a knot for hanger. CW
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Holly Berry
Tree Skirt
Design by Sharon Hatfield

EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
22½ inches long
MATERIALS
t Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/
198g per skein):
16 oz each #319 cherry red
and #311 white
8 oz #389 hunter green
t Size P/15/10mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
GAUGE Stitch a pretty tree skirt made
With 2 strands held tog: 2 dc = using worsted-weight yarn.
1 inch; 1 dc row = 1 inch

Row 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc HOLLY LEAF

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
SKIRT
Row 1: With cherry red, ch 22,
dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk chs
count as first dc), dc in each rem
ch across, turn. (20 dc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), 2 dc in each st across to last
st, dc in last st, turn. (38 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across,
turn.
Row 4: Rep row 2. (74 dc)
Rows 5 & 6: Rep row 3.
in next st, 2 dc in next st] across,
turn. (111 dc)
Rows 8–10: Rep row 3.
Row 11: Ch 3, [2 dc in next st, dc
in next st] across, turn. (166 dc)
Rows 12–15: Rep row 3. At the
end of row 15, fasten off.
Row 16: Join (see Pattern Notes)
white in first st, ch 3, 2 dc in next
st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st]
across, turn. (249 dc)
Rows 17–21: Rep row 3. At the
end of row 21, fasten off.
Row 22: Join cherry red with sc
in first st, [sk next st, 6 dc in next
st, sk next st, sc in next st] across.
Fasten off.
Row 23: Join white with sc in
first st, [ch 2, sc in next st] across.
Fasten off.
Make 14.
With hunter green, ch 8, sl st in
3rd ch from hook, [sc in next ch,
ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook]
4 times, sl st in last ch, working
on opposite side of foundation ch,
[sc in next ch, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch
from hook] 4 times, sl st in last ch.
Fasten off.
HOLLY BERRY
Make 7.
With cherry red, ch 4, 4 dc in 4th
ch from hook, remove hook from lp,
insert hook in top of ch-4, pick up
dropped lp and draw through st on
hook. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Using photo as a guide, sew Holly
Leaves in groups of 2 evenly sp
across rows 18–20, sew 1 Holly Berry
to center of each set of Leaves. CW

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O CHRISTMAS TREE

Mini Tree Decor

Designs by Maggie Petsch

INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED SIZE
For an 18-inch-tall artificial tree
MATERIALS
t Universal Nazli Gelin
Garden 10 size 10 crochet
cotton (308 yds/50g
per ball):
1 ball each #700-02 cream,
700-39 dark pink, 701-35 lime
multi and 700-23 robin egg
t Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook
or size needed to
obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Sewing needle
t White sewing thread
t Stitch marker or safety pin
t 18-inch-tall artificial tree
t 3⁄8-inch-wide white satin ribbon:
16 inches
t Ornament hangers
t Fiberfill
GAUGE
Rnds 1–3 of Star = 1 inch in
diameter
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-5 at beginning of round
counts as first treble crochet and
chain-1 unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning 3 double crochet
cluster (beg 3-dc cl): Ch 2, [yo,
insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw
up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook] twice, yo, draw through all
3 lps on hook.
3 double crochet cluster (3-dc
cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st,
yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through
2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo, draw
through all 4 lps on hook.
TREE SKIRT
Rnd 1 (RS): With pink, ch 100,
being careful not to twist join (see
Pattern Notes) in first ch to form
a ring, ch 5 (see Pattern Notes), sk
next st, [tr in next st, ch 1, sk next
st] around, join in 4th ch of beg
ch-5. (50 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 2: [(Dc, tr, dc) in next tr, sl st
in next tr] around, join in first dc.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With RS facing, working in
opposite side of foundation ch, join
pink in rem lp at base of any tr,
beg 3-dc cl (see Special Stitches)
in same st, ch 4, [sk next 3 sts, 3-dc
cl (see Special Stitches) in rem lp at
base of next tr, ch 4] around, end-
ing with ch 2, hdc in top of beg 3-dc
cl to position hook in center of last
ch-4 sp. (25 3-dc cls)
Rnd 4: Beg 3-dc cl in sp just
formed, ch 4, *[3-dc cl in next sp,
ch 4] 3 times**, [3-dc cl, ch 4] twice
in next sp, 3-dc cl in next sp, ch 4,
rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, (3-dc cl, ch 4, 3-dc cl) in last
sp, ch 2, hdc in top of beg 3-dc cl to
position hook in center of last sp.
(30 3-dc cls)
Rnds 5–7: Beg 3-dc cl in sp just
formed, [ch 4, 3-dc cl in next sp]
around, ending with ch 2, hdc in
top of beg 3-dc cl to position hook
in center of last sp.
Rnd 8: Beg 3-dc cl in sp just
formed, ch 4, [3-dc cl in next sp,
ch 4] around, join in top of beg 3-dc
cl. Fasten off.
Rnd 9: With RS facing, join cream
in any ch-4 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp,
*(tr, ch 1) 4 times in next ch-4 sp, tr
in same ch-4 sp**, sc in next sp, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
STAR
Make 2.
Rnd 1 (RS): With pink, ch 3, 9 hdc
in first ch (2 sk chs count as first
hdc), join (see Pattern Notes) in
2nd ch of beg ch-2. (10 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc
in same st as joining, 2 dc in each
rem hdc around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3, change color (see Stitch
Guide) to cream, do not fasten off
pink. (20 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as
joining, fptr (see Stitch Guide) over
first hdc of rnd 1, *sk dc behind
fptr just made**, 2 sc in next dc,
fptr over next hdc on rnd 1, rep
from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in back lp (see Stitch
Guide) of beg sc. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Working in back lp for this
rnd, *ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook,
dc in next ch, tr in each of next 2
chs, dtr (see Stitch Guide) in each
of next 4 chs, sk next 5 sts of rnd
3**, sl st in next st, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
in beg sc of rnd 3 with pink, fasten
off cream. (5 arms)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in rem lps of each
of next 8 chs of ch-9, *3 sc over end
of next sc, sc in top of same sc, sc in
each of next 6 sts**, draw up a lp
in next dtr, in next sl st, and in rem
lp of first ch of next ch-9, yo, draw
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Use size 10 crochet cotton
to stitch decorations for a
miniature Christmas tree.
 A small amount
O CHRISTMAS TREE of size 10 crochet
cotton is all it
takes to make

Small Bell
Design by Kathryn White
this beautiful
crocheted bell.

INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
2½ inches tall, excluding hanger
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
30 yds white
t Size 9/1 25mm steel cro-
chet hook or size needed to
obtain gauge
t ¼-inch-wide blue ribbon: 12 inches
t 2½-inch foam bell
t 3⁄8-inch jingle bell
t Fabric stiffener
t Plastic wrap
t Craft glue
GAUGE
8 sc = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-6 at beginning of round
counts as first treble crochet and
chain-2 space unless otherwise
stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet and
chain-1 space unless otherwise
stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
2-treble cluster (2-tr cl): *Yo
twice, insert hook in same place, yo,
draw lp through, [yo, draw through
2 lps on hook] twice, rep from *, yo,
draw through all 3 lps on hook.
3-treble cluster (3-tr cl): Yo twice,
insert hook in indicated place, yo,
draw lp through, [yo, draw through
2 lps on hook] twice,
*yo twice, insert hook
in same place, yo, draw
lp through, [yo, draw
through 2 lps on hook]
twice, rep from *, yo,
draw through all 4 lps
on hook.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top
of last st made.
BELL
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join (see Pattern
Notes) to form ring, ch 1, 16 sc in
ring, join in beg sc. (16 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as first
dc), 2-tr cl (see Special Stitches) in
first st, ch 3, sk next st, [3-tr cl (see
Special Stitches) in next st, ch 3, sk
next st] around, join in top of beg cl.
(8 cls, 8 ch sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 2,
sc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in next st]
7 times, ch 2, sc in next ch sp, ch 1,
hdc in beg sc to form last ch sp.
(16 ch sps, 16 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 2,
sc in next ch sp] around, ch 1, hdc
in beg sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 3,
sc in next ch sp] around, ch 1, dc in
beg sc to form last ch sp.
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
(dc, picot—see Special Stitches, dc)
in same sp, (2 dc, picot, dc) in each
ch sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (48 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 7, sc
in sp between next 2 3-dc groups]
around, ch 2, dtr in beg sc to form
last ch sp. (16 ch sps)
Rnd 8: Ch 3, (dc, picot, dc) in
first ch sp, (2 dc, picot, dc) in each
ch sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (48 dc)
Rnd 9: Ch 6 (see Pattern Notes),
[tr in sp between next 2 3-dc
groups, ch 2], around, join in 4th
ch of beg ch-6. (16 ch sps)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc
in each ch sp and sc in each st
around, join in beg sc. (48 sc)
Rnd 11: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes),
sk next st, [dc in next st, ch 1, sk
next st] around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-4. (24 dc, 24 ch sps)
Rnd 12: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1,
2 sc in same sp, 2 sc in each ch sp
around, join in beg sc. (48 sc)
Rnd 13: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), (tr,
ch 2, 2 tr) in same st, sk next 3 sts,
*(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st, sk next
3 sts, rep from * around, join in 4th
ch of beg ch-4. (48 tr, 12 ch sps)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around
with (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in each ch sp,
join in beg sc. Fasten off.
HANGER & CLAPPER
For hanging lp, chain for 1¾ inches,
join in beg ch to form ring, ch 1, sc
in ring until completely covered,
join in beg sc, for clapper, make a
ch 4 inches long. Fasten off.
Pull 4-inch ch through rnd 1 of cro-
cheted Bell (outside to inside), glue
at base of Hanger to secure, attach
end of 4-inch ch to jingle bell.
Tie ribbon in bow around base of
Hanger. CW

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O CHRISTMAS TREE
Lacy Christmas Tree Skirt
Design by Rhonda Semonis
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
16½ inches long from row 1 inner
edge to row 34 bottom edge
MATERIALS
t Size 3 crochet cotton:
1,600 yds white
t Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
GAUGE
2 V-sts = 1¼ inches; 3 V-st rows =
1¼ inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-6 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet and chain-3
space unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet unless other-
wise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st):
Ch 6 (see Pattern Notes), dc in
same place.
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 3, dc) in
designated place.
Bullion stitch (bullion st):
Yo hook 8 times, insert hook in
indicated place, yo, pull lp through,
yo, pull through all 10 lps on hook,
ch 1.
Picot: Ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from
hook, ch 2.
TREE SKIRT
Row 1: Ch 74, beg V-st (see Spe-
cial Stitches) in 6th ch from hook
(sk chs count as first dc, ch 3),
[sk next 3 chs, V-st (see Special
Stitches) in next ch] across, turn.
(18 V-sts)
Continued on page 110
This lacy tree skirt made
using size 3 crochet
cotton is sure to become
a holiday heirloom.
O CHRISTMAS TREE

Snow Crystals
Designs by Vicki Blizzard

INTERMEDIATE
Picot 3: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from Rnd 2: *Ch 5, sk next 2 sc, [sl st,
hook. ch 4, picot 3 (see Special Stitches),
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Picot 8: Ch 8, sl st in 8th ch from ch 4, picot 3, place marker at base
Snowflake 1: 5½ inches across hook. of picot 3 just made, {picot 3} twice,
widest point sl st in marked st, ch 4, picot 3,
Snowflake 2: 4½ inches across SNOWFLAKE 1 ch 4, sl st] in next st, ch 5, sk next
widest point 2 sc**, [sl st, ch 8, picot 8 (see
Rnd 1: With 2 strands of white Special Stitches), ch 8, sl st] in next
Snowflake 3: 4 inches across (see Pattern Notes), work 23 sc st, rep from * around, ending last
widest point around 1-inch plastic ring (see rep at **, [sl st, ch 8, picot 8, ch 8, sl
MATERIALS illustration), join (see Pattern st] in joining st of Rnd 1. Fasten off.
t Universal Nazil Gelin Notes) in first sc. (24 sc)
Garden 10 Metallic size 10 SNOWFLAKE 3
crochet cotton/metallic
blend (306 yds/50g per ball): Rnd 1: Rep rnd 1 of Snowflake 1.
60 yds #01 white with Rnd 2: *Ch 10, sl st in 5th ch from
silver metallic hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch,
t Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook dc in each of next 3 chs, sk next sc
or size needed to obtain gauge on rnd 1, sl st in next sc, ch 5, sk
t 1-inch white plastic rings: 3 next sc on rnd 1, [sl st, ch 4, picot
t Clear thread 3 (see Special Stitches), ch 2, picot
t Ultrafine iridescent glitter 3, place marker at base of picot 3
t Fabric stiffener just made, {picot 3} twice, sl st in
t Pinning board marked st, ch 2, picot 3, sl st at
t Plastic wrap base of next picot 3, ch 4, sl st] in
t Rustproof pins next sc on rnd 1, ch 5, sk next sc on
t Stitch marker rnd 1**, sl st in next sc, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
GAUGE
in joining st of Rnd 1. Fasten off.
Rnds 1 and 2 of Snowflake 1 = Single Crochet Around Ring
2¼ inches in diameter
FINISHING
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
ch-1, ch 4, [sk next sc, sc in next sc, Cover pinning board with plastic
PATTERN NOTES ch 4] around, ending with sk last wrap. Apply fabric stiffener to 1
sc, join in first sc. (12 ch-4 lps) side of each Snowflake and pin to
Weave in loose ends as work board with wet side up. While wet,
progresses. Rnd 3: *Ch 6, picot 7 (see Special
Stitches), place marker at base of sprinkle Snowflakes lightly with
Join with slip stitch as indicated picot 7 just made, [picot 5 (see Spe- iridescent glitter. When dry, remove
unless otherwise stated. cial Stitches)] 3 times, picot 7, sl st Snowflakes from board and apply
All Snowflakes are worked with 2 in marked st, ch 6, sl st in next sc, fabric stiffener to opposite side of
strands held together throughout. ch 3, picot 3 (see Special Stitches), each Snowflake. Pin Snowflakes
ch 3**, sl st in next sc, rep from * to board, sprinkle with glitter while
SPECIAL STITCHES around, ending last rep at **, join wet. Let dry thoroughly. For hang-
Picot 7: Ch 7, sl st in 7th ch in joining st of rnd 2. Fasten off. ing lp, attach clear thread at tip
from hook. of any point on last rnd of each
SNOWFLAKE 2 Snowflake. CW
Picot 5: Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch
from hook. Rnd 1: Rep rnd 1 of Snowflake 1.

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 Complete your tree
decor with Snow Crystals
made using size 10
crochet cotton.
O CHRISTMAS TREE

Dapper
Snowman Use size 10 crochet
Design by Vicki Blizzard
cotton and size 3 pearl
cotton to stitch this
adorable Snowman.
BEGINNER

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
5 inches tall
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton:
50 yds white
t Size 3 pearl cotton:
15 yds black
t Medium (worsted) weight
yarn:
5 yds red
t 6-strand embroidery floss:
5 yds orange
t Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t ¼-inch-wide red ribbon: 12 inches
t Flat ¼-inch black buttons: 2
t 6mm black beads: 7
t 3-inch foam ball
t Fiberfill
t Hot-glue gun
t Stitch marker
GAUGE
Mitered square = 5 inches square;
6 sc = 1 inch; 6 sc rnds = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Do not join or turn rounds unless
otherwise stated. Mark first stitch
of each round.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
For decoration only; small parts—
not intended for small children.

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SNOWMAN
HEAD
Rnd 1 (RS): Beg at top of Head,
with 2 strands white held tog, ch 4,
join (see Pattern Notes) in beg ch to
form ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc] around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc
in next sc] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc
in next sc] around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnds 7–11: Rep rnd 6.
Rnd 12: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, sc
dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc]
around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc
dec in next 2 sc] around. (18 sc)
Rnd 14: [Sc in next sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc] around. (12 sc)
Rnds 15 & 16: Rep rnd 6. At the
end of rnd 16, do not fasten off.
Stuff Head with fiberfill.
BODY
Rnds 17–19: Rep rnds 3–5. (30 sc)
Rnd 20: [Sc in each of next 4 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (36 sc)
Rnd 21: [Sc in each of next 5 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (42 sc)
Rnd 22: [Sc in each of next 6 sc,
2 sc in next sc] around. (48 sc)
Rnds 23–34: Rep rnd 6. At the end
of rnd 34, insert foam ball.
Rnd 35: [Sc in each of next 6 sc,
sc dec in next 2 sc] around. (42 sc)
Rnd 36: [Sc in each of next 5 sc,
sc dec in next 2 sc] around. (36 sc)
Rnd 37: [Sc in each of next 4 sc,
sc dec in next 2 sc] around. (30 sc)
Rnds 38–40: Rep rnds 12–14.
(12 sc)
Rnd 41: [Sc dec in next 2 sc]
around, join in beg sc. Leaving a
long length, fasten off. (6 sc)
Weave rem length through sts
of last rnd, pull to close opening,
secure.
NOSE
Rnd 1: With orange, ch 2, 3 sc in
2nd ch from hook. (3 sc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around, join
in beg sc, leaving 8-inch length,
fasten off.
Sew to center of face.
HAT
Rnd 1: With black, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd
ch from hook, join in first sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc
in each sc around, join in first sc.
(12 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
next sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] around, join in first sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 2 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc
in each of next 2 sc] around, join in
back lp (see Stitch Guide) of first
sc. (24 sc)
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Rnd 5: Working in back lps, ch 1,
sc in each sc around, join in first sc.
Rnds 6–9: Ch 1 sc in each sc
around, join in first sc.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around,
join in front lp (see Stitch Guide)
of first sc.
Rnd 11: Working in front lps, ch 3
(see Pattern Notes), dc in same sc,
2 dc in each sc around, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3. Leaving 12-inch
length, fasten off. (48 dc)
Sew Hat to top of Head.
SCARF
With red, ch 44, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, [ch 2, sk next ch, sc in next
ch] across. Fasten off.
FRINGE
For each Fringe, cut a red strand
1½ inches long. Fold strand in half,
insert hook in end of row, draw fold
through, pull loose ends through
fold. Tighten and trim.
Attach 3 Fringe to each end of
Scarf.
Tie Scarf around neck.
FINISHING
Glue buttons centered above Nose
½ inch apart for eyes.
Glue 3 beads centered below Nose
as shown in photo for mouth.
Glue rem beads centered down
front of Body as shown.
Tie ribbon into a bow around Hat
above dc rnd and glue to secure. CW
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Greeting Cards
Designs by Nazanin S. Fard

SNOWMAN CARD

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
2¼ x 3¾ inches
MATERIALS
t DMC Cébélia size 10
crochet cotton (284 yds
per ball):
1 ball blanc Send a personal
t Kreinik Ombré (17 yds per spool): greeting
1 spool #3200 solid pearl card that is
t Kreinik 1⁄8-inch Ribbon (5½ yds embellished with
per spool): holiday motifs
1 spool #005HL black high lustre made using
t Size 3/2.10mm steel crochet size 10 crochet
hook or size needed to cotton.
obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t 5 x 6½-inch Strathmore photo-
frame card SNOWMAN Hat
t CPE Felt Co. stiffened Glimmer
felt sheet (9 x 12 inches Head Row 1: With black high lustre,
per sheet):
ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and
With 1 strand of each white and in each rem sc, turn. (9 sc)
4½ x 6-inch piece #0543 red solid pearl held tog, ch 5, join (see
Small piece #3161 tangerine Pattern Notes) to form ring, ch 3 Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
(for nose) (see Pattern Notes), 13 dc in ring, turn.
t ¼-inch wiggly eyes: 2 join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten Row 3: Sl st in first 3 sc, ch 3, dc
t Green 8mm faceted heart-shape off. (14 dc) in next 4 sc, leaving rem sts un-
stones: 2 worked, turn. (5 dc)
t Tacky craft glue Body
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next
GAUGE Rnd 1 (RS): With 1 strand of each 4 dc. Fasten off.
7 dc = 1 inch white and solid pearl held tog, ch 5,
join to form ring, ch 3, 15 dc in ring, Finishing
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc) Insert red piece of felt in card
SNOWMAN CARD Rnd 2: Ch 3, [2 dc in each of next opening.
2 dc, dc in next dc] around, join in Glue Snowman and Hat in place
PATTERN NOTES 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (26 dc) on red felt.
Weave in loose ends as work Rnd 3: Hold Head close to Body, For nose, cut small triangle piece
progresses. sc in same ch as joining on Head, from tangerine felt. Glue in place.
working in rem dc on Head, 2 sc in
Join with slip stitch as indicated next dc, [sc in next dc, 2 sc in next Referring to photo for placement,
unless otherwise stated. dc] 7 times, sc in same ch as joining glue wiggly eyes and heart-shape
Chain-3 at beginning of round of rnd 2 of Body, working around stones to Snowman.
counts as first double crochet Body, 2 sc in next dc, [sc in next
unless otherwise stated. dc, 2 sc in next dc] 12 times, join in
first sc. Fasten off.

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CHRISTMAS TREE CARD
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
2¼ x 3¾ inches
MATERIALS
t Kreinik Fine (#8) Braid
(11 yds per spool):
1 spool each #5982 forest
green and #022 brown
t Kreinik Tapestry (#12) Braid
(11 yds per spool):
1 spool #007 pink
t Kreinik 1⁄16-inch Ribbon (11 yds
per spool):
1 spool #003 red
t Size 6/1.80mm steel hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Gold star bead
t 5 x 6½-inch Strathmore photo-
frame card
t Pink diamond design patterned
paper
t Tacky craft glue
GAUGE
7 dc = 1 inch
CHRISTMAS TREE CARD
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
TREE
Row 1 (RS): Starting at top of
Tree, with forest green, ch 4, (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc) in 4th ch from hook (3 sk
chs count as first dc), turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first dc, sl st in next
dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3 (see
Pattern Notes), in same sp work (dc,
ch 1, 2 dc), ch 1, sk next dc, in next
dc work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc), turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first dc, sl st in
next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3,
in same sp work (dc, ch 1, 2 dc), in
each of next 2 ch-1 sps work (2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc), turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first dc, sl st in
next dc, sl st next ch-1 sp, ch 3, in
same sp work (dc, ch 1, 2 dc), in
next ch-1 sp work [2 dc, ch 1] twice,
2 dc in same sp, in next ch-1 sp
work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc), turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first dc, sl st in
next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3,
in same sp work (dc, ch 1, 2 dc),
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-sp, ch 1,
in each of next 2 ch-1 sps work
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc), turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first dc, sl st in
next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3,
in same sp work (dc, ch 1, 2 dc), in
each rem ch-1 sp work (2 dc, ch 1,
2 dc), turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sl st in next dc, sl st
in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in same
sp, 5 dc in each rem ch-1 sp across.
Fasten off.
Trunk
Hold piece with RS facing, sk first
10 dc of row 7, join brown in next
dc, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc. Fasten off.
Streamer
Make 1 each with pink & red.
Ch 50. Fasten off.
Finishing
Referring to photo for placement,
wrap Streamers around Tree,
gluing ends on WS.
Insert scrapbook paper in card
opening.
Glue Tree to paper. Glue star bead
to top of tree.
POINSETTIA CARD
PATTERN NOTE
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
POINSETTIA
Row 1 (RS): Holding burgundy
cotton and fuchsia filament tog,
ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and
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in each rem ch, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in next
sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next 5 sc,
hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, hdc
in next hdc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc
in next hdc, sc in next sc and in
slip knot at base of beg ch-11, do
not turn.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch
from hook and in each rem ch,
turn.
Rows 5 & 6: Rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 7–21: Rep rows 4–6 consecu-
tively] 5 times. At the end of row
21, fasten off.
Pull end of crochet cotton to
tighten piece.
POINSETTIA CARD
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Poinsettia: 2¼ inches in diameter
Leaf: 1¼ x 2 inches
MATERIALS
t DMC Traditions size 10
crochet cotton (350 yds
per ball):
1 ball each #5815 burgundy
and #5369 green
t Kreinik Blending Filament
(55 yds per spool):
1 spool #024HL fuchsia
high lustre
1 spool #009HL emerald
high lustre
t Size 6/1.80mm steel hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t 5 x 6½-inch Strathmore photo-
frame card
t Brown textured patterned paper
t 3mm gold beads: 6
t Tacky craft glue
GAUGE
7 dc = 1 inch
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SNOWFLAKE CARD Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 10 sc, 2 sc SNOWFLAKE

in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, leaving Rnd 1 (RS): Holding white and
INTERMEDIATE rem sc unworked, turn. silver tog, ch 6, join (see Pattern
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 10 sc, 2 sc Notes) to form ring, ch 5 (see Pat-
FINISHED MEASUREMENT in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, leaving tern Notes), (dc, ch 2) 7 times in
3½ inches in diameter rem sc unworked, turn. ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5.
MATERIALS Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 9 sc, 2 sc in (8 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
t DMC Cébélia size 10 next sc, sc in next 8 sc, leaving rem Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 3
crochet cotton (284 yds sc unworked, turn. (see Pattern Notes), (dc, picot—see
per ball): Special Stitch, 2 dc) in same st,
1 ball blanc Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first 8 sc, leav-
ing rem sc unworked. Fasten off. ch 3, [(2 dc, picot, 2 dc) in next ch-2
t Kreinik Japan Threads #1 (44 yds sp, ch 3] around, join in 3rd ch of
per spool): FINISHING beg ch-3.
1 spool #001J silver (B)
t Size 6/1.80mm steel crochet Insert scrapbook paper in card Rnd 3: [Ch 7, sl st in next ch-3 sp]
hook or size needed to opening. Referring to photo for 7 times, ch 7, join in joining sl st.
obtain gauge placement, glue Poinsettia and Rnd 4: Sl st in next 4 chs of next
t Tapestry needle Leaves to paper. Glue beads to ch-7, *ch 5, sl st in last sl st made,
t 5 x 6½-inch Strathmore photo- center of Poinsettia. ch 10, in 5th ch from hook work
frame card (sl st, ch 5) twice, sl st in same ch,
t CPE Felt Co. stiffened Glimmer SNOWFLAKE CARD ch 5, sl st in the next ch-7 sp, rep
felt sheet (9 x 12 inches per from * 6 times, ch 5, sl st in last
sheet): PATTERN NOTES sl st made, ch 10, in 5th ch from
4½ x 6 inch piece #GLM-0490 Weave in loose ends as work hook work (sl st, ch 5) twice, sl st
kelly progresses. in same ch, ch 5, join in 4th sl st of
t Tacky craft glue Join with slip stitch as indicated beg 4 sl sts.
GAUGE unless otherwise stated. FINISHING
7 dc = 1 inch Chain-5 at beginning of round Insert felt in card opening.
counts as first double crochet and
chain-2 unless otherwise stated. Glue Snowflake to felt. CW
LEAF Chain-3 at beginning of round
Make 2. counts as first double crochet
Row 1 (RS): Holding green cotton unless otherwise stated.
and emerald filament tog, ch 15, sc SPECIAL STITCH
in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of
next 12 chs, 2 sc in last ch, working Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last
on opposite side of foundation ch, dc made.
sc in next 10 sts, turn.

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Holiday Use chunky-weight

Turtleback
Design by Sue Childress
yarn to stitch
this easy holiday
fashion accessory.

EASY

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit 32–34-inch
bust (small); changes for 36–38-inch
bust (medium), 40–42-inch bust
(large), 44–46-inch bust (X-large) and
48–50-inch bust (2X-large) are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Bust: 34 inches (small) [38 inches
(medium), 42 inches (large), 46 inches
(X-large), 50 inches (2X-large)]
MATERIALS
t Premier Yarns Serenity
Chunky Solids bulky
(chunky) weight acrylic yarn
(3½ oz/109 yds/99g per skein):
9 [11, 12, 13, 14] skeins #7034
red ochre
t Sizes K/10½/6.5mm and
M/13/9mm crochet hooks or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
GAUGE
Size M hook: 2 dc = 1 inch;
2 fpdc rows = 2 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet unless other-
wise stated.

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Sweetheart Poncho
Design by Michele Wilcox
EASY
FINISHED SIZE
Instructions given fit child’s size 2–3.
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
10½ oz/525 yds/
297g red
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
GAUGE
4 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rnds = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or
round counts as first double cro-
chet unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next st
or ch sp.
Scallop: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch.
PONCHO
Rnd 1: Starting at neckline,
ch 60, join (see Pattern Notes) in
beg ch to form ring, ch 1, sc in each
ch around, join in beg sc. (60 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc
in each of next 13 sts, 2 dc in next
st, [dc in each of next 14 sts, 2 dc
in next st] around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (64 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first
15 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of
next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st] around,
join in beg sc. (68 sc)
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Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next
15 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in each of
next 16 sts, 2 dc in next st] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (72 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first
17 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of
next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st] around,
join in beg sc. (76 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next
17 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in each of
next 18 sts, 2 dc in next st] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (80 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each of first
19 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of
next 19 sts, 2 sc in next st] around,
join in beg sc. (84 sc)
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each of next
19 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in each of
next 20 sts, 2 dc in next st] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (88 dc)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each of first
21 sts, 3 sc in next st, [sc in each of
next 21 sts, 3 sc in next st] around,
join in beg sc. (96 sc)
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each of next
18 sts, ch 1, sk next 2 sts, shell (see
Special Stitches) in next st, ch 1,
sk next 2 sts, [dc in each of next
19 sts, ch 1, sk next 2 sts, shell in
next st, ch 1, sk next 2 sts] around,
join in beg 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (8
ch-1 sps, 4 shells, 4 19-dc groups)
Rnd 11: Ch 3, [dc in each st
around to next ch-1 sp, dc in ch-1
sp, ch 1, shell in ch sp of next shell,
ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (8 ch-1
sps, 4 shells, 4 21-dc groups)
Rnds 12–20: Ch 3, [dc in each
st around to next ch-1 sp, dc in
next ch-1 sp, ch 1, shell in next
shell, ch 1, dc in next ch sp] 4
times, dc in each st across, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off at
end of last rnd. (39 dc on each side
between corner shells)
Rnd 21: Join with sc in ch-1 sp
before shell at center back, *7 dc in
next shell, sc in next ch-1 sp, scal-
lop (see Special Stitches), sk next
st, sc in next st, [scallop, sk next 2
sts, sc in next st] 12 times, scallop,
sk next st**, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Row 22: Now working in rows,
working in opposite side of founda-
tion ch of rnd 1, for hood, join with
sc in ch at center front of neck, sc
in each ch across, turn. (60 sc)
Row 23: Ch 3, dc in each of next
28 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc
in each of last 29 sts, turn. (62 dc)
Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. (62 sc)
Row 25: Ch 3, dc in each of next
29 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc
in each of last 30 sts, turn. (64 dc)
Row 26: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. (64 sc)
Row 27: Ch 3, dc in each of next
30 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc
in each of last 31 sts, turn. (66 dc)
Row 28: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. (66 sc)
Row 29: Ch 3, dc in each of next
31 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc
in each of last 32 sts, turn. (68 dc)
Row 30: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. (68 sc)
Row 31: Ch 3, dc in each of next
31 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in each
of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in
each of last 32 sts, turn. (70 dc)
Row 32: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. (70 sc)
Row 33: Ch 3, dc in each of next
31 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in each
of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in
each of last 32 sts, turn. (72 dc)
Continued on page 103
Keep your little one warm
in this adorable poncho
made using worsted-
weight cotton yarn.
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Topsy-Turvy
Doll & Bear
Design by Sandy Abbate

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
17 x 62 inches, unblocked
MATERIALS
t Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/
198g per skein):
8 oz each #390 hot red and
#368 paddy green
3 oz each #336 warm brown,
#724 baby pink, #311 white
and #322 pale yellow
3 yds #365 coffee
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
t 3⁄8-inch-wide red satin ribbon:
2½ yds
t 3⁄8-inch-wide white satin ribbon:
2½ yds
t ¼-inch-wide red satin ribbon:
A doll or a bear? With this pattern, you can have both. Flip the skirt
10 inches
one way or the other and you have two toys in one.
t Black permanent marker
t Cosmetic blusher
t Fiberfill
t Stitch marker
Chain-3 at beginning of round Beginning cluster shell (beg cl
GAUGE counts as first double crochet shell): [Beg cl, ch 2, cl (see Special
4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rnds = 1 inch unless otherwise stated. Stitches)] in indicated st or sp.
SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster shell (cl shell): [Cl, ch 2,
cl] in indicated st or sp.
PATTERN NOTES Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st):
Weave in loose ends as work [Ch 5, dc] in indicated st or sp. BEAR
progresses. V-stitch (V-st): [Dc, ch 2, dc] in
Do not join rounds unless other- indicated st or sp. HEAD
wise stated; mark first stitch of Beginning cluster (beg cl): Rnd 1: Starting at top of Head,
each round with stitch marker [Ch 2, dc] in indicated st or sp. with warm brown, ch 2, 6 sc in
Join with slip stitch as indicated Cluster (cl): Holding back on 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
unless otherwise stated. hook last lp of each st, 2 dc in indi- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around.
Chain-4 at beginning of round cated st or sp, yo, draw through all (12 sc)
counts as first double crochet and 3 lps on hook. Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next
chain 1 unless otherwise stated. st] around. (18 sc)

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Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts,
2 sc in next st] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sts,
2 sc in next st] around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: [Sc in each of next 3 sts,
2 sc in next st] around. (36 sc)
Rnds 7–14: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 15: [Sc in each of next 4 sts,
sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next
2 sts] around. (30 sc)
Rnd 16: [Sc in each of next 3 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 17: [Sc in each of next 2 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts] around. (18 sc)
Rnd 18: Sc in each sc around, join
(see Pattern Notes) in first sc.
Fasten off. (18 sc)
Stuff Head firmly.
BODY
Rnd 1: Join paddy green in first sc
of rnd 18 of Head, ch 1, sc in same
st, sc in each rem st around. (18 sc)
Rnds 2–4: Rep rnds 4–6 of Head.
(36 sc)
Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 5 sts,
2 sc in next st] around. (42 sc)
Rnds 6–10: Sc in each st around.
At the end of rnd 10, join in front
lp (see Stitch Guide) only of beg sc,
do not fasten off.
SKIRT
Rnd 1: Working in front lp of sts
for this rnd, beg V-st (see Special
Stitches) in same st as joining, sk
next 2 sts, V-st (see Special Stitches)
in next st, [sk next st, V-st in next
st] around to last 2 sts, sk last 2 sts,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (20 V-sts)
Rnds 2–4: Sl st in ch-2 sp of beg
V-st, beg V-st in same ch-2 sp, V-st
in each rem ch-2 sp of V-st around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (20 V-sts)
Rnd 5: Sl st in ch-2 sp of beg V-st,
ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), *dc be-
tween in sp between same V-st and
next V-st, ch 1**, dc in next ch-2
sp of V-st, ch 1, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4. (40 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 6: Sl st in first ch-1 sp, beg
V-st in same sp, V-st in each rem
ch-1 sp around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-5. (40 V-sts)
Rnds 7–12: Rep rnd 2, at the end
of rnd 12, fasten off. (40 V-sts)
ARM
Make 2.
Rnds 1–6: Starting at top of Arm,
with paddy green, rep rnds 1–6 of
Head. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (36 sc)
Rnd 8: Rep rnd 7.
Rnd 9: [Sc dec in next 2 sts]
around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10: Rep rnd 7. (18 sc)
Rnd 11: Ch 4, [sk next st, dc in
next st, ch 1] around, ending with
sk last st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
(9 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as
joining, sc in each rem sp and dc
around. (18 sc)
Rnds 13–16: Rep rnd 7, at end of
rnd 16, join in beg sc, fasten off.
(18 sc)
Rnd 17: Join warm brown in back
lp (see Stitch Guide) only of first
sc of previous rnd, ch 1, working in
back lp of each st, sc in same st and
in each rem st around. (18 sc)
Rnds 18 & 19: Rep rnd 7.
Rnd 20: [Sc in next st, sc dec in
next 2 sts] around, do not fasten
off. (12 sc)
Weave a length of ⅜-inch-wide red
satin ribbon through ch-1 sps of
rnd 11. Stuff Arm lightly.
Rnd 21: [Sc dec in next 2 sts]
around. (6 sc)
Rnd 22: Rep rnd 21, join in beg sc
dec, leaving 12-inch length, fasten
off. (3 sc)
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Finish stuffing Arm. With yarn
needle, weave 12-inch end through
tops of sts of last rnd, pull tightly
to close and knot securely.
Sleeve Edging
With bottom of Arm facing away,
join hot red in any rem lp of rnd 16
of Arm, ch 1, working in rem lps of
rnd 16, sc in same st, sc in each st
around, join in first sc. Fasten off.
EAR
Make 2.
Row 1 (RS): With warm brown,
ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
each rem ch across, turn. (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in
each st across to last st, 2 sc in last
st, turn. (8 sc)
Rows 3 & 4: Ch 1, sc dec in next
2 sts, sc across to last 2 sts, sc dec
in last 2 sts, turn. At end of row 4,
fasten off. (4 sc)
Row 5: With RS facing, join warm
brown over side of first st of row 1,
ch 1, sc over side of same st, sc over
end st of each of next 3 rows, sc in
each st across row 4, sc over end st
of each of next 4 rows, leaving 12-
inch length, fasten off.
SNOUT
Rnds 1–3: Starting at center of
Snout warm brown, rep rnds 1–3 of
Head. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around, join in
first sc. Fasten off.
COLLAR
Row 1: With hot red, ch 22, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch
across, turn. (21 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3, sk
next st, sc in next st] across. Fasten
off. (10 ch-3 sps)
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 DOLL
HEAD
Rnds 1–18: Beg at top of Head,
with baby pink, rep rnds 1–18 of
Head of Bear. Stuff Head firmly.
BODY
Rnds 1–10: With hot red, rep rnds
1–10 of Body of Bear.
SKIRT
Rnd 1: Working in front lps only
this rnd, beg cl shell (see Special
Stitches) in same st as joining, sk
2 sts, cl shell (see Special Stitches)
in next st, [sk next st, cl shell in
next st] rep across to last 2 sts,
sk last 2 sts, join in top of beg cl.
(20 cl shells)
Rnds 2–4: Sl st in beg cl shell sp,
beg cl shell in same sp, cl shell in
each rem cl shell sp around, join in
top of beg cl. (20 cl shells)
Rnd 5: Sl st in beg cl shell sp, ch 4,
*dc between same cl shell and next
cl shell, ch 1**, dc in next cl shell
sp, ch 1, rep from * around, ending
last rep at **, join in top of beg cl.
(40 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 6: Sl st in first ch-1 sp, beg cl
shell in same sp, cl shell in each
rem ch-1 sp around, join in top of
beg cl. (40 cl shells)
Rnds 11–16: Sc in each st around. Rnd 24: Sc in first st, [sc dec over
Rnds 7–11: Sl st in beg cl shell sp, (15 sc) next 2 sts] 3 times, join in beg sc,
beg cl shell in same sp, cl shell in leaving 12-inch length, fasten off.
each rem cl shell sp around, join Rnd 17: [Sc in next sc, sc dec] rep
around. (10 sts) (4 sc)
in top of beg cl. At end of rnd 11,
fasten off. (40 cl shells) Rnd 18: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next Finish stuffing Arm lightly. With
st] rep around. (15 sc) yarn needle, weave rem length
ARM through tops of sts of last rnd, pull
Rnd 19: Rep rnd 11. tightly to close, knot securely.
Make 2.
Rnd 20: [Sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st]
Rnds 1–3: With hot red, rep rnds in next st for thumb, sc in each Sleeve Edging
1–3 of Head of Bear. (18 sc) rem st around. Rnd 1: With bottom of Arm facing
Rnds 4–9: Sc in each st around. At Rnd 21: Sk thumb, sc in each rem away, join white with sl st in any
end of rnd 9, join in beg sc. Fasten st around. (14 sc) rem lp of rnd 9 of Arm, ch 1, work-
off. (18 sc) ing in rem lps, sc in same st, sc in
Rnd 22: Sc in each sc around. each rem st around, join in first
Rnd 10: Join baby pink in back (14 sc)
lp of first sc of previous rnd, ch 1, sc. (18 sc)
sc in same st, working in back lps, Stuff Arm lightly. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join-
[sc dec] 3 times, sc in each rem st Rnd 23: [Sc dec over next 2 sc] rep ing, ch 3, [sc, ch 3] in each rem sc
around. (15 sc) around. (7 sc) around, join in first sc. Fasten off.

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COLLAR
Row 1: With white, ch 21, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sc in each rem ch
across, turn. (20 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, [sc, ch 3] in each
st across to last st, sc in last st.
Fasten off.
NOSE
Rnd 1: With baby pink, ch 2,
6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around, join
in first sc. Fasten off.
BONNET
Rnd 1: With hot red, ch 4, 11 dc in
4th ch from hook (3 sk chs count as
first dc), join in 4th ch of beg ch-4.
(12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in
each rem st around, join in beg
ch-3. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc
in next st, 2 dc in next st] around,
join in beg ch-3, do not fasten
off. (36 dc)
Brim
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, working in back
lps, dc in each of next 27 sts, leav-
ing rem dc unworked, turn. (28 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each of next
27 sts, turn. (28 dc)
Row 3: Ch 4, sk next st, dc in next
st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st]
across to last st, leaving last st un-
worked, do not turn. (13 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 4: Now working in rnd, ch 1,
sc evenly sp over row ends of last
3 rows of Brim, across bottom back
of Bonnet, across row ends of Brim
on opposite side, and across row 3
of Brim, join in first sc, turn.
Ruffle
Row 1: Ch 3, working in back lps,
dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem sc
across front of Brim. Fasten off.
Row 2: Join white in 3rd ch of first
ch-3 at beg of previous row, ch 1, sc
in same st, sc in each rem st across.
Fasten off.
HAIR
With ruffle of Brim pointing away,
working in rem lps of rnd 4 across
front of Brim beneath ruffle, join
pale yellow in first rem lp at right
edge, ch 1, beg in same st, [sc, ch 5,
sc] in each st across front of Brim,
[sc, ch 5, sc] in back lps only of each
st of rnd 4 around rem of Bonnet,
join in first sc. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Stuff Doll and Bear Bodies firmly.
With yarn needle, sew Bodies tog
through rem lps of rnd 10 of Bodies.
Using photo as a guide, sew Ears
to Bear’s Head over rnds 5–10. Sew
Snout to front of Bear’s face, stuff-
ing lightly as work progresses. Fold
Doll’s Nose flat and sew to face. Sew
Arms on Doll and Bear. Place Col-
lars around necks and tack in place.
Using photo as a guide, embroider
faces, using 1-ply only of warm
brown for Doll’s eyelashes. With
black permanent marker, make
pupils on Doll’s eyes. Apply blusher
lightly to Doll’s cheeks. For Bear’s
eyes embroider satin stitch (see
illustration) pupils with coffee and
highlight each pupil with white.
Satin Stitch
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
For Bear’s nose, with a length of
coffee, embroider satin stitch over
center of Snout and embroider
mouth with straight stitch (see
illustration) centered below nose.
B
A
Straight Stitch
Weave length of ⅜-inch-wide white
ribbon through ch-1 sps on row 3 of
Brim on Doll’s Bonnet. Place Bon-
net on Doll’s Head and tie a bow
under chin.
Beg at center front, weave a
length of ⅜-inch-wide white ribbon
through ch-1 sps on rnd 5 of Doll’s
Skirt. Tie in bow. Weave ⅜-inch-
wide red ribbon through ch-1 sps
on rnd 5 of Bear’s Skirt. Wrap
length of ⅜-inch-wide white ribbon
around Doll’s waist and tie in bow
at back. For Bear, wrap ⅜-inch-
wide red ribbon around waist and
tie in a bow at back. Insert hook
at corner of Bear’s Head at corner
of Ear and catch sc st, draw 10-
inch length of ¼-inch-wide ribbon
through and tie ends in a bow.
SKIRT TRIM
With Bear’s Skirt facing, working
through both thicknesses of back
lps only of Bear’s and Doll’s Skirts,
join white in any st of last rnd of
Skirt, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same st,
(sc, ch 3, sc) in each rem st around,
join in first sc. Fasten off. CW
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GIFT GIVING
Santa Cocoon & Hat
Designs by Sue Childress
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cocoon: 11 inches wide x
16 inches long
Hat: 14–16 inches in circumference
MATERIALS
t Berroco Vintage medium
(worsted) weight acrylic/
wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/
217 yds/100g per hank):
2 hanks #5150 berries
1 hank #5101 mochi
1 oz each #5121 sunny and
#5145 cast iron
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
GAUGE
4 hdc = 1 inch; [hdc rnd, sc rnd]
3 times = 2 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or
round counts as first double cro-
chet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first half double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
COCOON
LOWER BODY
Rnd 1: Beg at bottom of Cocoon
with berries, ch 4, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first ch to form a ring,
ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 11 dc
in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),
hdc in same st as beg ch-2, 2 hdc
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in each dc around, join in beg ch-2.
(24 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each hdc
around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st as beg
ch-2, hdc in next sc, [2 hdc in next
sc, hdc in next sc] around, join in
beg ch-2. (36 hdc)
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in same st as beg
ch-2, hdc in each of next 2 sc, [2 hdc
in next sc, hdc in each of next 2 sc]
around, join in beg ch-2. (48 hdc)
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in same st as beg
ch-2, hdc in each of next 3 sc, [2 hdc
in next sc, hdc in each of next 3 sc]
around, join in beg ch-2. (60 hdc)
Rnd 9: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in same st
as beg ch-2, hdc in each of next 4
sc, [2 hdc in next sc, hdc in each
of next 4 sc] around, join in beg
ch-2. (72 hdc)
Rnd 11: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 12: Ch 2, hdc in same st
as beg ch-2, hdc in each of next
5 sc, [2 hdc in next sc, hdc in each
of next 5 sc] around, join in beg
ch-2. (84 hdc)
Rnd 13: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 14: Ch 2, hdc in each sc
around, join in beg ch-2.
Rnd 15: Rep rnd 3. Fasten off.
Rnd 16: Working in back lp (see
Stitch Guide) of sts for this rnd,
join mochi, ch 3, dc in each sc
around, join in beg ch-3. (84 dc)
Rnds 17–19: Ch 3, bpdc (see
Stitch Guide) around next dc, [fpdc
(see Stitch Guide) around next dc,
bpdc around next dc] around, join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. At the end of
rnd 19, fasten off.
Rnds 20–27: Join berries in same
st as beg ch-3 of previous rnd,
[rep rnds 13 and 14 alternately]
4 times.
Rnd 28: Rep rnd 13. Fasten off.
BELT
Rnds 29–32: Join cast iron in same
st as beg sc of previous rnd, rep
rnds 16–19. At the end of rnd 32,
fasten off.
UPPER BODY
Rnds 33–42: Join berries in same
st as beg ch-3 of previous rnd,
[rep rnds 13 and 14 alternately]
5 times.
Rnd 43: Rep row 13. Fasten off.
Row 44: Now working in rows,
join mochi in 42nd sc of previous
rnd, ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sc,
dc dec (see Stitch Guide) over next
2 sc, [dc in each of next 5 sts, dc dec
in next 2 sts] around, do not join,
turn. (72 dc)
Rows 45–49: Ch 3, bpdc around
next dc, [fpdc in around next dc,
bpdc around next dc] around, end-
ing with dc in ch-3 of previous row,
do not join, turn. At the end of
row 49, fasten off.
BELT BUCKLE
With sunny, ch 19, join in first ch to
form a ring, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch as
beg ch-3, dc in each of next 4 chs,
3 dc in next ch, dc in each of next
4 chs, 3 dc in next ch, dc in each
of next 4 chs, 3 dc in next ch, dc in
each of next 3 chs, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. Fasten off.
With yarn needle, position Belt
Buckle centered over Belt and sew
center of Buckle to Belt. Tack all
4 corners of Belt Buckle to hold
in position.
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Your little one will be
the talk of the season
in this adorable
Santa Cocoon set
made using worsted-
weight yarn
GIFT GIVING
Postcard Gift Tags & Boxes
Designs by Nancy Nehring
GIFT TAG
GIFT TAG
GIFT TAG
EASY
1. You will need 2 layers of paper
for each Tag.
MATERIALS
t Crochet cotton in desired color 2. For top layer, use decorative
and size side of Christmas card only or
t Crochet hook in size needed any heavy decorative paper. For
for thread bottom layer, use heavy writ-
t Christmas card or other heavy ing paper or index card (when
decorative paper using the index card the lined
t Heavy, plain writing paper (index side will be the wrong side) or
card or white cardstock) cardstock. Glue wrong sides of
t Desired-shape templates (or top and bottom layers tog.
cookie cutter)
3. Using desired template, trace
t 1⁄8-inch paper punch shape and then cut through
t Craft glue
all layers.
4. Punch holes evenly spaced
around entire shape about
⅛-inch apart and ⅛-inch from
POSTCARD BOX outer edge. For a circle, first
EASY punch a hole in the top, bottom,
left and right. For a square,
MATERIALS punch the four corners first.
t Size 10 crochet cotton or Continue punching holes evenly
No. 5 pearl cotton spaced between existing holes.
t Size 7/1.65mm crochet hook 5. Leaving 6-inch end, with crochet
t Sewing needle cotton, place slip knot on hook,
t 4 x 6-inch postcards: 6 insert hook in center top hole, yo,
t 1⁄8-inch paper punch pull lp through, yo, pull through
t Craft glue 2 lps on hook (first sc made),
work 2 or 3 sc in each hole
around with 5 or 6 sc in each
corner, join with sl st in first sc.
HEXAGON BOX Leaving 6-inch length, fasten off.
EASY
(Number of sts worked in each
hole will vary with each Tag and
will depend on size of thread.)
MATERIALS
t Size 10 crochet cotton or
No. 5 pearl cotton
POSTCARD BOX
t Size 7/1.65mm crochet hook
POSTCARD BOX
t Sewing needle
1. For ends of the Box, trim two
t Postcards, Christmas cards or
postcards to measure 3¾ inches
other heavy paper
wide x 4 inches long.
t 1⁄8-inch paper punch
t Craft glue 2. Round off each corner of all
pieces slightly.
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3. Punch holes evenly spaced
around postcards about ⅜ inches
apart and ¼ inch from edge of
card. Punch the four corners
first. Continue punching holes
evenly spaced between existing
holes. Make sure there is the
same number of holes on side
edges that adjoin to side edges
on ends and that they line up
with each other. One side piece
should match top edge of 1 side
piece for lid.
4. With crochet cotton, place slip
knot on hook, insert hook in any
corner hole on any postcard, yo,
pull lp through, yo, pull through
2 lps on hook (first sc made),
work 5 sc in same hole, work 3 sc
in each hole around with 6 sc in
each corner hole, join with sl st
in first sc. Fasten off. Rep around
each postcard.
5. Holding cards wrong sides tog,
matching sts, with crochet cot-
ton, sewing tog in back lps (see
Stitch Guide). Sew sides of 4
cards tog to form a box. Sew 1
edge of lid piece to top edge of
box. Sew rem card to bottom of
box around all 4 sides.
HEXAGON BOX
HEXAGON BOX
1. Cut pieces from heavy paper
according to patterns given for
sides and top/bottom.
2. Round off each corner of all
pieces slightly.
3. After punching a hole in each
corner ¼-inch from edges, punch
holes evenly spaced around
pieces about ⅜-inch apart and
¼-inch from edge of card. Make
sure there are the same number
Continued on page 105
Turn an ordinary postcard
into beautiful gift tags and
boxes. Made using size 10
crochet cotton.
GIFT GIVING
Work Boots
An Annie Original
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit shoe size
child’s small (7–10); changes for
child’s medium (11–13), child’s
large (1–3), adult’s small (woman’s
5–6), adult’s medium (woman’s
7–8), adult’s large (woman’s 9–10/
man’s 7–9) and adult’s X-large
(man’s 10–13) are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Sole: 6¾ [7½, 8½, 9, 9¾, 10½, 11¾]
inches
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn:
5 oz/250 yds/142g
medium brown
2½ oz/130 yds/74g tan
1⁄8 oz/6 yds/4g dark brown
t Size H/8/5mm, I/9/5.5mm or
J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
Size H hook with 2 strands held
tog: 5 sc = 1¾ inches; 6 sc rows =
1¾ inches
Size I hook with 2 strands held
tog: 6 sc = 2 inches; 6 sc rows =
2 inches
Size J hook with 2 strands held
tog: 8 sc and 8 rows = 3 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Some sizes are achieved by chang-
ing the hook size, but the stitch
count is the same as other sizes.
Boots are worked with 2 strands
held together throughout unless
otherwise stated.
Divide each skein into 2 evenly
sized hand-wound balls.
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It will always look as if you are
skipping a stitch or two at the end
of each round. They are the joining
slip stitch and chain-1, do not work
in these joining slip stitches and
chain-1.
The stitch counts in [ ] may not
always be in numerical sequence.
These numbers are correct.
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
WORK BOOT
Make 2.
SOLE
Rnd 1: With size H [J, J, I, J, J, J]
hook and 2 strands of tan held
tog (see Pattern Notes), ch 13 [13,
15, 18, 18, 21, 24], 2 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, sc in each of next 6 [6, 7,
9, 9, 11, 13] chs, dc in each of next
3 [3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7] chs, 2 dc in next
ch, 5 dc in end ch, mark center dc
for toe, working on opposite side of
foundation ch, 2 dc in next st, dc in
each of next 3 [3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7] sts,
sc in each of next 7 [7, 8, 10, 10, 12,
14] sts, join (see Pattern Notes) in
first sc. (15 [15, 16, 21, 21, 25, 29]
sc, 15 [15, 17, 19, 19, 21, 23] dc)
Sizes Child’s Small, Medium & Large
and Adult’s Small & Medium Only
Rnd 2 [2, 2, 2, 2]: Ch 1, sc in same
st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next
12 [12, 14, 17, 17] sts, 2 sc in next
st, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc
in each of next 12 [12, 14, 17, 17]
sts, 2 sc in next st, join in first sc.
(36 [36, 40, 46, 46] sc)
Sizes Adult’s Large & X-Large Only
Rnd [2, 2]: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc
in next st, sc in each of next
[8, 9] sts, hdc in each of next [6, 7]
sts, dc in each of next [6, 7] sts,
2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc
in next st, dc in each of next [6, 7]
sts, hdc in next [6, 7] sts, sc in each
of next [8, 9] sts, 2 sc in next st, join
in first sc. ([21, 23] sc, [12, 14] hdc,
[19, 21] dc)
All Sizes
Rnd 3 [3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3]: Ch 1, sc in
same st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each
of next 12 [12, 14, 17, 17, 20, 23]
sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 3 sts] twice, 2 sc in next st, sc
in each of next 12 [12, 14, 17, 17,
20, 23] sts, 2 sc in next st, join in
first sc. Fasten off. (41 [41, 45, 51,
51, 57, 63] sts)
BOOT
Rnd 1: Working in back lps (see
Stitch Guide) for this rnd, join
medium brown at fasten off from
previous rnd, ch 1, sc in each sc
around, join in first sc.
Rnd(s) 2 [2, 2, 2 & 3, 2 & 3, 2 &
3, 2 & 3]: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in
each sc around, join in first sc.
Rnd 3 [3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4]: Ch 1, sc
in same st, sc in each of next 14
[14, 16, 19, 19, 19, 22] sc, [sc dec
(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, sc
in next sc] 2 [2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3] times,
[sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sts]
2 [2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3] times, sc in each
of next 14 [14, 16, 19, 19, 19, 22] sc,
join in first sc. Fasten off. (37 [37,
41, 47, 47, 51, 57] sts)
INSTEP
Row 1: Now working in rows,
with medium brown, working in
back lps only, sk next 12 [12, 14, 17,
17, 18, 20] sts after fasten off st in
last row of Boot, join in next st,
Now your little one can be just like
dad in these comfy work boots
made using worsted-weight yarn.
 [sc dec in next 2 sts] 5 [5, 5, 5, 5, 6,
6] times, sl st in next st, turn. (5 [5,
5, 5, 5, 6, 6] sts)
Sizes Child’s Small, Medium &
Large Only
Row 2 [2, 2]: Sk sl st, sc in next st,
[sk next sc, sc in next sc] twice, sl st
in inside lp of next st on Boot, turn.
(3 [3, 3] sc)
Sizes Adult’s Small & Medium Only
Row [2, 2]: Sk sl st, sc in each of
next 5 sc, sl st in inside lp of next st
on Boot, turn. ([5, 5] sc)
Sizes Adult’s Large & X-Large Only
Row [2, 2]: Sk sl st, sc in each of
next 2 sc, sk next st, sc in each of
next 3 sc, sl st in inside lp of next st
on Boot, turn. ([5, 5] sc)
All Sizes
Rows 3–5 [3–5, 3–5, 3–10, 3–10,
3–10, 3–12]: Sk sl st, sc in each of
next 3 [3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5] sc, sl st in
inside lp of next st on Boot, turn.
Do not fasten off.
TONGUE
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in
next sc, sc in each of next 1 [1, 1, 3,
3, 3, 3] st(s), turn.
Rows 2–8 [2–8, 2–8, 2–11, 2–11,
2–11, 2–11]: Ch 1, sc in each of
next 4 [4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6] sts, turn.
Fasten off.
BOOT SIDES
Row 1: With toe of Boot toward
you, and working with medium
brown, sc to join in rem lp of st on
left side where last row of Instep
joined to Boot Side, sc in both lps of
each of next 21 [21, 26, 27, 27, 30,
32] sts, sc in rem lp of next st, turn.
(23 [23, 28, 29, 29, 32, 34] sts)
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in
each st across to last 2 sts, sk next
st, sc in last, turn. (17 [17, 22, 23,
23, 26, 28] sts at end of last row)
Rows 5–7: Ch 1, sc in each sc, turn.
Fasten off.
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Row 8: Join tan with sc at heel
and sc in each sc of last row.
Fasten off.
RIDGE AROUND SOLE
With tan and working in rem lps
of last rnd of Sole and with Sole
facing away, join at center back of
heel, sl st loosely in each st around,
join in first sl st. Fasten off.
TRIM
With single strand of tan and tap-
estry needle, embroider stitching
trim lines on sides (see illustra-
tion) and overcast stitches (see
illustration) around Instep.
Work Boots
Trim Diagram
Overcast Stitch
SHOESTRING
Make 2.
With single strand of dark brown,
ch 100 [100, 105, 110, 110, 115,
120]. Fasten off. Lace into front
edges.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and remove
stitch markers.
BABY WORK BOOTS
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
BABY WORK BOOTS
EASY
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit infant’s size
small and medium; changes for
large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Sole: 3½ inches long (small),
4¼ inches long (medium) [5 inches
long (large)]
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
1 oz/50 yds/28g each
medium brown and beige
5 yds dark brown
t Size F/5/3.75mm or G/6/4mm
crochet hook or size needed
to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
GAUGE
Size F hook: 9 sc = 2 inches;
9 sc rows = 2 inches
Size G hook: 4 sc = 1 inch;
4 sc rows = 1 inch
Do not join rnds unless otherwise
stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
For size small, use size F hook and
directions outside [ ].
For size medium, use size G hook
and directions outside [ ].
For Large, use size G hook and
directions inside [ ].
BOOTS
SOLE
Rnd 1: With beige, ch 12 [14], sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 [9]
chs, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in next
ch, 5 hdc in end ch, working on op-
posite side of foundation ch, 2 hdc
in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in
each of next 7 [9] chs, 2 sc in next
ch. (28 [32] sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in each
of next 10 [12] sts, [2 sc in next st,
sc in next st] 3 times, sc in each of
next 9 [11] sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in
next st. (33 [37] sc)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 11 [13] sts, [2 sc in next st, sc
in next st] twice, [sc in next st, 2 sc
in next st] twice, sc in each of next
11 [13] sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in
next st, join (see Pattern Notes) in
first st, turn. (39 [43] sc)
Rnd 4: For edge of Sole, working
in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of sts,
ch 1, sc in each st around, join in
first sc. Fasten off. (39 [43] sc)
SIDE
Rnd 1: With edge of Sole facing,
working in rem front lp (see Stitch
Guide) of rnd 3, join medium brown
with sc in first st after sl st of rnd
3, sc in each st around. (39 [43] sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 3: Sc in each of next 13 [15]
sts, [sk next st, sc in each of next
2 sts] 4 times, sc in each of next 14
[16] sts, join in first st. Fasten off.
(35 [39] sc)
INSTEP & TONGUE
Row 1: Sk first 11 [12] sts of rnd
3 on Side, working in back lp of sts
Join
Baby Work Boots
Joining Illustration
only, join medium brown, ch 1,
sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in same
st as beg ch-1 and next sc, [sc dec
in next 2 sts] 4 times, sl st in next
st, turn. (5 [5] sts)
Row 2: Sk sl st, sc in next st, [sk
next st, sc in next st] twice, sl st in
back lp of next st on Side, turn.
(3 [3] sc)
Row 3: Sk sl st, sc in each of next
3 sts, sl st in back lp of next st on
Side, turn.
Row 4: Sk sl st, sc in each of next
3 sts, sk next st on Side, sl st in
back lp of next st, turn.
Row 5: Sk sl st, sc in last 3 sts,
turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in
next st, sc in last st, turn. (4 [4] sc)
Rows 7–13: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn. At the end of row 13,
fasten off.
TOP
Row 1: With toe of Boot pointing
toward you, join medium brown
with sc in back lp of same st that
last st on row 1 of Instep (see il-
lustration), sc in both lps of next
20 [24] sts, sc in back lp of same st
that first st of row 1 of Instep, turn.
(22 [26] sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in next
19 [23] sts, sk next st, sc in last st,
turn. (20 [24] sts)
Baby Work Boots
Stitching Illustration
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in each
of next 17 [21] sts, sk next st, sc in
last st, turn. (18 [22] sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in each
of next 15 [19] sts, sk next st, sc in
last st, turn. (16 [20] sts)
Rows 5–8: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn. At the end of row 8,
fasten off.
Row 9: Join beige with sc in first
st, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
TRIM
With beige, backstitch (see
illustration) to embroider stitch-
ing lines on sides and back of Boot
and overcast stitches (see illus-
tration on page 76) around Instep.
A B
C
Backstitch
SHOESTRING
With dark brown, ch 80. Fasten
off. Tie a knot at each end of
Shoestring.
Lace Shoestring through edges of
Top as shown in photo. Tie ends in
a bow. CW
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Jingle Bell
Slippers
Design by Ruth Shepherd

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit woman’s
small/medium (shoe sizes 5½–6½);
changes for large (shoe sizes 7–8)
are in [ ].
MATERIALS
t Red Heart Holiday medium
(worsted) weight acrylic/
metallic polyester yarn
(3½ oz/ 235 yds/100g per skein)
3½ [4½] oz #9090 red/red
½ [1] oz each #6060 green/
green and #140 white/silver
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t 18mm gold jingle bells: 20
GAUGE Cute holiday slippers
10 hdc = 3 inches made using worsted-
weight yarn will make
a great gift.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses. Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as beg Row 13 [17]: Now working in
ch-2, 2 hdc in each rem st around, rows, ch 1, sc in same st as beg
Join with slip stitch as indicated join in beg ch-2. (20 hdc) ch-1, sc in each rem st around, do
unless otherwise stated. not join, ch 7. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in same st as beg
Chain-2 at beginning of row counts ch-2, hdc in next st, [2 hdc in next
as first half double crochet unless SIDES & HEEL
st, hdc in next st] rep around, join
otherwise stated. in beg ch-2. (30 hdc) Row 1: With red, ch 8, hdc in 3rd
ch from hook and in each of next 5
SLIPPER Rnds 4 & 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as chs, with RS facing, holding ch-8 at
beg ch-2, sc in each rem st around, WS of work, yo, insert hook in first
Make 2. join in beg sc. (30 sc) sc of last row of Instep and in same
INSTEP Rnds 6 & 7: Ch 2, hdc in same ch of ch-8 as last hdc, yo, draw up
st as beg ch-2, hdc in each rem st a lp through both thicknesses, yo,
Rnd 1 (RS): Beg at toe, with around, join in beg ch-2. (30 hdc) complete hdc, hdc in each rem st
red, ch 8, join (see Pattern Notes) across, hdc in each of last 7 chs,
to form a ring, ch 2 (see Pattern Rnds 8–11 [8–15]: [Rep rnds 4–7
alternately] 1 [2] time(s). turn. (44 hdc, counting last 2 chs
Notes), 9 hdc in ring, join in beg of ch-8 as first hdc)
ch-2. (10 hdc) Rnd 12 [16]: Rep rnd 4.
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Snowball
Slippers
Design by Ruth Shepherd

EASY

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit up to woman’s
9-inch soles; changes for woman’s
10-inch soles are in [ ].
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
3½ oz/175 yds/72g [4 oz/
200 yds/114g] white
t Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
GAUGE
3 sc = 1 inch; 3 sc rows = 1 inch

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round
counts as first treble crochet unless
otherwise stated.
SLIPPER
Make 2.
SIDE
Rnd 1: Ch 29 [33], 3 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, sc in each rem ch across
with 3 sc in last ch, working on op-
posite side of foundation ch, sc in
each ch across, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first sc. (58 [66] sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, tr in
next st, (sc in next st, tr in next st)
around, join.
Use worsted-weight
yarn to stitch a great
gift for a friend.
Rnd 3: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), sc
in next st, (tr in next st, sc in next
st) around, join in beg of ch-4.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, tr in
next st, [sc in next st, tr in next st]
around, join in first sc.
Rnds 5–8 [5–10]: [Rep rnds 3 and
4 alternately] 2 [3] times. At end of
last rnd, fasten off.
INSTEP
Rnd 1: Ch 11 [13], 3 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, sc in each ch across
with 3 sc in last ch, working on
opposite side of foundation ch, sc
in each ch across, join in first sc.
(22 [26] sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, tr) in each st
around, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Leaving 8 [10] sts unworked and
matching sts, sew rnd 2 of Instep to
rnd 8 [10] on 1 end of Side.
EDGING
Working around last rnd of Side
and across unworked sts of rnd
2 on Instep, join with sc in cen-
ter back st on Side, sc in each st
around with 2 sc in each st across
Instep, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Cut 2 strands yarn each 10 inches
long. Holding both strands tog,
tie in a bow around st at center
of Instep. CW

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Wine Bottle Cover

Design by Colleen Murray

EASY BOTTOM Rnd 27: Ch 1, 3 sc in first ch sp,

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
3 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
t Aunt Lydia’s Fashion
Crochet size 3 crochet
cotton (150 yds per ball):
1 ball #926 bridal white
t Sizes C/2/2.75mm and
D/3/3.25mm crochet hooks or size
needed to obtain gauge
t 5⁄8-inch-wide ribbon: ¾ yd
GAUGE
Size D hook: Rnds 1 and 2 of
Bottom = 2 inches across
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 1: With size D hook, ch 4, join
(see Pattern Notes) to form ring, ch
3 (see Pattern Notes), 15 dc in ring,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in
each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in
next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next
st] around, join in 3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (48 dc)
Rnd 4: Working this rnd in back
lps (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, sc in
each st around, join in beg sc.
(48 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around,
join in beg sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 5,
sk next 3 sts, sc in next st] 11
times, ch 2, sk last 3 sts, dc in first
sc to form last ch-5 sp. (12 ch sps)
Rnds 7–26: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp,
[ch 5, sc in next ch sp] around, ch 2,
dc in first sc to form last ch-5 sp.
5 sc in each ch sp around, 2 sc in
same ch sp as beg sc, join in beg sc.
(60 sc)
RUFFLE
Rnd 1: With size C hook, ch 1, sc
in first st [ch 5, sk next 2 sts, sc in
next st] around to last 2 sts, ch 2,
sk last 2 sts, dc in beg sc to form
last ch-5 sp. (20 ch sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 5,
sc in next ch sp] around, ch 2, dc in
beg sc to form last ch-5 sp.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 1,
(dc, ch 1) 5 times in next sc, [sc in
next ch sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 5 times
in next sc] around, join in beg sc.
(120 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 3,
[sl st in next ch sp, ch 3] around,
join in beg sl st. Fasten off.
Weave ribbon through ch sps of rnd
26, tie ends in a bow. CW

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gift, make this attractive
cover for a bottle of wine
or sparkling grape juice!
GIFT GIVING

Christmas Floral Pot Holders

Design by Glenda Winkleman

INTERMEDIATE form a ring, ch 1, 9 hdc in ring, do around next hdc on rnd 1, ch 5,

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
8 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
t Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/
198g per skein):
1 skein each #316 soft white,
#319 cherry red, #672
spring green and #324
bright yellow
t Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
5 sts = 1 inch; 4 rnds = 1½ inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Yarns listed will make several
Pot Holders.
SPECIAL STITCH
3 half double crochet cluster
(3-hdc cl): [Yo, insert hook, yo,
draw up a lp] 3 times in same st,
yo, draw through all 7 lps on hook.
POT HOLDER
FRONT
Rnd 1: With soft white, ch 4, join
(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to
not join, mark each rnd. (9 hdc)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each hdc around.
(18 hdc)
Rnd 3: [Hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in
next hdc] around. (27 hdc)
Rnd 4: [Hdc in each of next 2 hdc,
2 hdc in next hdc] around. (36 hdc)
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3. (54 hdc)
Rnd 6: Rep rnd 4. (72 hdc)
Rnd 7: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 8: [Hdc in each of next 4 hdc,
2 hdc in next hdc] around to within
last 2 hdc, hdc in each of last 2 hdc.
Fasten off. (86 hdc)
Rnd 9: Join cherry red in beg hdc,
ch 1, 3-hdc cl (see Special Stitch)
in same st as joining, ch 1, sk next
hdc, [3-hdc cl in next hdc, ch 1, sk
next hdc] around, join in beg cl.
Fasten off. (43 hdc cls)
BACK
Rnds 1–9: Rep rnds 1–9 of Front.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER
Rnd 1: With bright yellow, ch 2,
(hdc, ch 1) 7 times in 2nd ch from
hook, join in first hdc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join cherry red in any ch-1
sp, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook,
sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, [sl st
in next hdc of rnd 1, sl st in next
ch-1 sp, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from
hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch]
around to within last hdc, ch 1, join
in base of beg ch-4. (7 petals)
Rnd 3: Working behind petals,
work bpsc (see Stitch Guide)
[bpsc around next hdc on rnd 1,
ch 5] around, join in first bpsc.
(7 ch-5 sps)
Rnd 4: [Sl st in center of next ch-5
sp, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook,
sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in
next ch, tr in next ch] around, join
in center of beg ch-5 sp. (7 petals)
Rnd 5: Working behind petals
of rnd 4, ch 1, [sl st around post of
tr of petal of rnd 4, ch 5) 7 times,
join in center of beg tr. Fasten off.
(7 ch-5 sps)
Rnd 6: Join spring green in first
ch-5 sp, [ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from
hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch,
dc in next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1,
sl st in next ch-5 sp] around, join
in base of beg ch 6. Fasten off.
(7 leaves)
Sew Flower to front center of Pot
Holder, placing each rnd of petals
in between the last rnd of petals.
Sew flat on Pot Holder.
FINISHING
Place Pot Holder Front and
Back tog, with RS of Front facing,
matching sts of rnd 9 and working
through both thickness, join spring
green in any ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 8,
sl st in sc just made, sc) in same
beg ch-1 sp for hanging lp, (sc, ch 2,
sc) in each ch-1 sp around, join to
beg sc. Fasten off. CW

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Add a touch of holiday to

your kitchen with these
pretty pot holders made
using worsted-weight yarn.
GIFT GIVING
Poinsettia Towel Topper
Design by Mary Layfield
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
13 inches long, unbuttoned
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
1½ oz/75 yds/43g white
½ oz/25 yds/14g each bright
red, dark red, green
and yellow
t Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Tapestry needle
t Sewing needle
t White sewing thread
t 3⁄8-inch flat white button
t 3⁄8-inch white shank button
GAUGE
4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of row counts
as first half double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row or
round counts as first double cro-
chet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet and chain-1
unless otherwise stated.
TOWEL TOPPER
Row 1: With white, ch 12, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sc in each ch across,
turn. (11 sc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),
hdc in each of next 4 sts, ch 1, sk
next st (for buttonhole), hdc in each
of last 5 sts, turn.
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Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of next
5 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in each
of next 5 sts, turn.
Rows 4–28: Ch 1, sc in each st
across, turn.
Row 29: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, dc in
each st across to last 2 sts, 2 dc in
each of last 2 sts, turn. (15 dc)
Row 30: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn.
Rows 31 & 32: Rep rows 29 and
30. (19 dc)
Row 33: Rep row 29. (23 dc)
Rnd 34: Now working in rnds,
in back lps (see Stitch Guide),
ch 1, sc in each st across, turn,
working in rem lps of row 33, sc
in each st across, join (see Pattern
Notes) in beg sc, turn. (46 sc)
Rnd 35: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc
in next st, 2 dc in next st] around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, do not
turn. (69 dc)
Rnds 36–38: Ch 3, dc in each st
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 39: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1,
sk next st, [dc in each of next 2 sts,
ch 1, sk next st] around, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
Rnds 40 & 41: Sl st in next st,
sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, dc in same
ch sp, [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in
next ch sp] around, ch 2, join in 3rd
ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 42: Ch 1, sc in sp between
first 2 sts, ch 1, (dc, ch 4, sl st in
3rd ch from hook, ch 1, dc) in next
ch sp, ch 1, *sc in sp between next
2 sts, ch 1, (dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch
from hook, ch 1, dc) in next ch sp,
rep from * around, join in beg sc.
Fasten off.
Sew buttons back-to-back over
rows 24 and 25.
TOWEL HANGING LOOP
With inside of rnd 34 facing, join
white around post of 1 st on either
end, ch 25, sl st around post of 1 st
on other end, turn, ch 1, sc in each
ch across. Fasten off.
GREEN POINSETTIA
First Petal
Row 1: With green, ch 6, join in
first ch to form ring, ch 3, 2 dc in
ring, turn. (3 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in
next st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (5 dc)
Row 3: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in next st, [ch 1, dc in next st]
across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 3,
sc in next ch sp] 3 times, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 4,
sc in next ch sp] twice, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 4,
sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, sc in
last ch sp. Fasten off.
2nd Petal
Row 1: Join green in ring of row
1 on First Petal, ch 3, 2 dc in ring,
turn. (3 dc)
Rows 2–6: Rep rows 2–6 of First
Petal.
For next 3 Petals, work same as
2nd Petal for a total of 5 Petals.
DARK RED POINSETTIA
First Bottom Petal
Row 1: With dark red, ch 8, join in
first ch to form ring, ch 3, 2 dc in
ring, turn. (3 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in
next st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (5 dc)

Row 3: Ch 4, dc in next st, [ch 1, dc
in next st] across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 3,
sc in next ch sp] 3 times, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 4,
sc in next ch sp] twice, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 4,
sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, sc in
last ch sp. Fasten off.
2nd Bottom Petal
Row 1: Join dark red in ring of row
1 on First Bottom Petal, ch 3, 2 dc
in ring, turn. (3 dc)
Rows 2–6: Rep rows 2–6 of First
Bottom Petal.
For next 3 Bottom Petals, work
same as 2nd Bottom Petal for a
total of 5 Bottom Petals.
First Top Petal
Row 1: Working in ring of row 1 on
First Bottom Petal, join dark red in
ring between 2 Petals, ch 3, 2 dc in
ring, turn. (3 dc)
Rows 2–6: Rep rows 2–6 of First
Bottom Petal.
For next 4 Top Petals, work same
as First Top Petal for a total of 5
Top Petals.
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
This pretty poinsettia towel
topper will look great in the
kitchen or bathroom. It is made
using worsted-weight yarn.
BRIGHT RED POINSETTIA
First Petal
Row 1: With bright red, ch 5, join
in 5th ch from hook to form ring, ch
3, dc in ring, turn. (2 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in
last st, turn. (4 dc)
Row 3: Ch 4, dc in next st, [ch 1, dc
in next st] twice, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, [ch 4,
sc in next ch sp] twice, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 4,
sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, sc in
last ch sp. Fasten off.
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Christmas Candy Baby Afghan
Design by Carolyn Christmas
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
35½ inches square
MATERIALS
t Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
8 oz/400 yds/226g each
yellow and green
6 oz/300 yds/170g each red
and white
t Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
t Stitch marker
GAUGE
Mitered square = 5 inches square;
3 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
When changing colors, carry
dropped color across back of work
until needed.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
AFGHAN
PEPPERMINT BLOCK
Make 25.
Rnd 1: With white, ch 5, join (see
Pattern Notes) in first ch to form
ring, ch 2, change color (see Pat-
tern Notes and Stitch Guide) to
red, ch 1, dc in ring, change color
to white, (dc in ring, change color
to red, dc in ring, change color
to white) 7 times, join in top of
ch-3. (16 dc)
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Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in same st, change color to red,
2 dc in next st, change color to
white in last st made, [2 dc in next
st, change color to red in last st
made, 2 dc in next st, change color
to white in last st made] around,
join. Fasten off both colors. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Join green with sc in first
st of any 2-dc group, ch 2, sk next
st, [sc in next st, ch 2, sk next st]
around, join in first sc. (16 ch sps)
Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 3,
(2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch sp
(corner made), ch 1, hdc in next ch
sp, ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 1, hdc
in next ch sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3
dc) in next ch sp (corner made), ch
1, hdc in next ch sp, ch 1, sc in next
ch sp, ch 1, hdc in next ch sp, ch 1,
rep from * around, join in top of
ch-3. Fasten off.
SOLID CANDY BLOCK
Make 8 each using yellow, red
or white on rnds 1 & 2 for 24
Blocks total.
Rnd 1: With first color, ch 5, join in
first ch to form ring, ch 3, 15 dc in
ring, join in top of ch-3. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc in
each st around, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join green with sc in first
st of any 2-dc group, ch 2, sk next
st, [sc in next st, ch 2, sk next st]
around, join in first sc. (16 ch sps)
Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 3,
(2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch sp
(corner made), ch 1, hdc in next ch
sp, ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 1, hdc
in next ch sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3
dc) in next ch sp (corner made),
ch 1, hdc in next ch sp, ch 1, sc in
next ch sp, ch 1, hdc in next ch sp,
ch 1, rep from * around, join in top
of ch-3. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Work First Block Edging, One-Side
Joined Block Edging and Two-Side
Joined Block Edging to join Blocks
in 7 rows of 7 Blocks according to
Assembly Diagram.
FIRST BLOCK EDGING
Join yellow with sc in any corner
ch sp on Peppermint Block, ch 3,
sc in same ch sp, *ch 1, sk next st,
sc in next st, ch 1, [sc in next ch
sp, ch 1] 4 times, sk next st, sc in
next st, ch 1**, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next
corner ch sp, rep from * 3 times,
ending last rep at **, join in first
sc. Fasten off.
ONESIDE JOINED BLOCK EDGING
Join yellow with sc in any corner
ch sp on next Block, ch 1, sl st in
corresponding corner ch sp on adja-
cent Block, ch 1, sc in same corner
ch sp on this Block;
A. for side joining, ch 1, sl st in
next ch sp on adjacent Block,
ch 1, sk next st on this Block,
sc in next st, ch 1, sl st in next
ch sp on adjacent Block, ch 1,
[sc in next ch sp on this Block,
ch 1, sl st in next ch sp on adja-
cent Block, ch 1] 4 times, sk next
st on this Block, sc in next st,
ch 1, sl st in next ch sp on ad-
jacent Block, ch 1 (side joining
completed);
B. sc in next corner ch sp on this
Block, ch 1, sl st in next corner
ch sp on adjacent Block, ch 1,
sc in same ch sp on this Block,
*[ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st,
ch 1, {sc in next ch sp, ch 1} 4
times, sk next st, sc in next st,
ch 1], (sc, ch 3, sc) in next corner
ch sp, rep from *, rep between [ ],
join in first sc. Fasten off.
 Any baby would love
this adorable holiday
blanket stitched using
worsted-weight yarn.
TWOSIDE JOINED BLOCK EDGING
Join yellow with sc in any corner
ch sp on next Block, ch 1, sl st in
corresponding corner ch sp on adja-
cent Block, ch 1, sc in same corner
ch sp on this Block, *work side join-
ing, sc in next corner ch sp on this
Block, ch 1 (if there are 2 Blocks
joined at this point, sl st in joining
sl st), sl st in next corner ch sp on
adjacent Block, ch 1, sc in same ch
sp on this Block; rep from *, [ch 1,
sk next st, sc in next st, ch 1, {sc in
next ch sp, ch 1} 4 times, sk next st,
sc in next st, ch 1], (sc, ch 3, sc) in
next corner ch sp, rep between [ ],
join in first sc. Fasten off.
BORDER
Working around entire outer edge,
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join red with sc in any corner ch sp,
ch 3, sc in same ch sp, ch 1, [sc in
next ch sp, ch 1] across to next cor-
ner ch sp, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next cor-
ner ch sp, ch 1, [sc in next ch sp, ch
1] across to next corner ch sp, rep
from * around, join in first sc.
Fasten off. CW
Assembly Diagram on page 107
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Santa Afghan & Pillow
Designs by Glenda Winkleman
INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Afghan: 54 x 66 inches
Pillow: 16 x 16 inches
MATERIALS
t Red Heart Super Saver
medium (worsted) weight
acrylic/nylon yarn (7 oz/
364 yds/198g per skein):
10 skeins #381 light blue
3 skeins #311 white
1 skein each #319 cherry red
and #672 spring green
1 oz each #313 Aran and
#373 petal pink
t Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
t Yarn needle
t 12mm security solid black eyes: 12
t 16 x 16-inch pillow form
t Small amount fiberfill
t Stitch markers
GAUGE
12 sts = 4 inches; 12 rows =
4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCH
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.
PILLOW BLOCK
Make 2.
Row 1: With light blue, ch 48, sc in
2nd ch from hook, [dc in next ch, sc
in next ch] across, turn. (47 sts)
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Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [sc in
next dc, dc in next sc] across to
last 2 sts, sc in next dc, sc in last
sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [dc in
next sc, sc in next dc] across to
last 2 sts, dc in next sc, sc in last
sc, turn.
Rows 4–45: [Rep rows 2 and 3
alternately] 21 times.
Row 46: Rep row 2, do not turn.
BORDER
Rnd 1: Ch 1, working in side edge
of rows, work 1 sc in end of each
row to next corner, ch 1 to turn
corner, working in opposite side of
foundation ch, sc in each ch across,
ch 1 to turn corner, working in
side edge of rows, work 1 sc in end
of each row to next corner, ch 1 to
turn corner, sc in each st across
row 46 to next corner, ch 1, join
(see Pattern Notes) with in first sc.
Fasten off.
Set Pillow Blocks aside.
AFGHAN BLOCK
Make 9.
Rows 1–3: Rep rows 1–3 of Pillow
Block. (47 sts)
Rows 4–55: [Rep rows 2 and 3
alternately] 26 times. Fasten off.
BORDER
Rnd 1: With RS of Afghan Block
facing, join (see Pattern Notes)
white in top right-hand corner
sc, ch 1, sc in same beg corner sc,
*[ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st]
across, ch 2 to turn corner, working
in side edge of rows, sc in side edge
of first row, [ch 1, sk next row, sc in
side edge of next row] across, ch 2
to turn corner, working across op-
posite side of foundation ch, sc in
first ch, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in next
st] rep across, ch 2 to turn corner,
working in side edge of rows, sc in
side edge of first row, [ch 1, sk next
row, sc in side edge of next row]
across, ch 2, to turn corner, join in
first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join light blue in top right-
hand corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (see Pat-
tern Notes) (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same
beg ch-2 sp, 2 dc in each ch-1 sp
around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in
each corner ch-2 sp, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch 3. Fasten off.
Set Afghan Blocks aside.
SANTA APPLIQUÉ
HAT
Make 6.
Row 1: With cherry red, ch 2, sc in
2nd ch from hook, turn. (1 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in sc, turn. (2 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
next sc, turn. (3 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next
2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn. (4 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 3 sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 4 sc, turn. (6 sc)
Row 8: Rep row 6.
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 5 sc, turn. (7 sc)
Row 10: Rep row 6.
Row 11: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 6 sc, turn. (8 sc)
Row 12: Rep row 6.
Row 13: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 7 sc, turn. (9 sc)
Row 14: Rep row 6.
 Made using worsted-
weight yarn, this jolly
Santa will look great in
any holiday setting.
 Row 15: Ch 1, 2 sc in beg sc, sc in
each of next 8 sc, turn. (10 sc)
Row 16: Rep row 6.
Row 17: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 7 sc, sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sc, turn. (10 sc)
Row 18: Rep row 6.
Row 19: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in
each of next 9 sc, turn. (11 sc)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc,
sc in each of next 9 sc, turn. (10 sc)
Row 21: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc
in each of next 7 sc, sc dec in next
2 sc, turn. (10 sc)
Row 22: Rep row 6.
Row 23: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc
in each of next 7 sc, sc dec in next
2 sc, turn. (10 sc)
Row 24: Rep row 6.
Row 25: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc
in each of next 7 sc, sc dec in next
2 sc, turn. (10 sc)
Row 26: Rep row 6.
Row 27: Ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, (place st marker in sc just
made), sc in each of next 6 chs,
(place st marker in last sc just
made), sc in each rem ch and each
sc across, turn. (23 sc)
Row 28: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sc]
twice, sc in each of next 19 sc, turn.
(21 sc)
Row 29: Rep row 6.
Row 30: Ch 1, sc in each of next
19 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn.
(20 sc)
Row 31: Rep row 6.
Row 32: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sc]
twice, sc in each of next 12 sc, [sc
dec in next 2 sc] twice, turn. (16 sc)
Row 33: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sc]
3 times, sc in each of next 6 sc, [sc
dec in next 2 sc] twice, turn. (11 sc)
Row 34: Rep row 6.
Row 35: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc,
sc in each of next 7 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, turn. (9 sc)
Row 36: Rep row 6.
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Row 37: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc,
sc in each of next 5 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, turn. (7 sc)
Row 38: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc,
sc in next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc.
Fasten off. (5 sc)
Right Edge of Hat
With RS of Hat facing, turn Hat
upside down to row 27 to the first
st marker on the right.
Row 1: Join cherry red in first
marked st on the right, working in
opposite side of foundation ch of
row 27, ch 1, sc in first marked st,
sc in each ch across to end includ-
ing next marked st, turn. (7 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of next 5
sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. (6 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 4
sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 3 sc, turn. (4 sc)
Row 6: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] twice,
turn. (2 sc)
Row 7: Sc dec in next 2 sc, do not
fasten off, turn. (1 sc)
Border
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around
outer edge of Hat, join in first
sc, leaving a length for sewing,
fasten off.
FACE
Make 6.
Row 1: With Aran, ch 20, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sc in each ch across,
ch 1, turn. (19 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 15 sc, sc dec in next
2 sc, turn. (17 sc)
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 13 sc, sc dec in next
2 sc, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 6 & 7: Rep rnd 2.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 11 sc, sc dec in next
2 sc, turn. (13 sc)
Row 9: Rep row 2.
Row 10: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sc]
twice, sc in each of next 5 sc, [sc dec
in next 2 sc] twice, turn. (9 sc)
Row 11: Rep row 2.
Row 12: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sc]
twice, sc in next sc, [sc dec in next
2 sc] twice, turn. (5 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each sc across,
leaving a length of yarn, fasten
off. (5 sc)
MOUTH
Make 6.
Row 1: With cherry red, ch 2, 4
sc in 2nd ch from hook, leaving a
length of yarn, fasten off.
CHEEK
Make 12.
Row 1: With petal pink, ch 4, 8 dc
in 4th ch from hook (3 sk chs count
as first dc), leaving a length of
yarn, fasten off. (9 dc)
NOSE
Make 6.
Rnd 1: With Aran, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd
ch from hook, do not join, mark
rnd with st marker.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc
in next sc, 2 sc in last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 4: Sc in first sc, [sc dec in next
2 sc] 4 times, leaving a length, fas-
ten off. (5 sc)
Lightly stuff Nose with fiberfill,
using yarn needle and rem length,
weave through last 5 sc, pull tight
to close, secure, leaving rem length,
remove needle.
BEARD PETALS
Make 270.
Note: It takes 45 Petals per Beard
give or take depending on how full
you make the Beard.
Row 1: With white, ch 5, 9 tr in 5th
ch from hook (4 sk chs count as
first tr), leaving a length, fasten
off. (10 tr)
MUSTACHE
Make 6.
Rnd 1: With white, ch 18, sl st in
2nd ch from hook, *sc in next ch,
hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 3 tr in
next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next
ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch,
sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in
next ch, 3 tr in next ch, dc in next
ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl
st in last ch, ch 1*, working on op-
posite side of foundation ch, sl st in
first ch, rep from * to *, join in beg
sl st, leaving a length, fasten off.
HATBAND
Make 6.
Row 1: With spring green, ch 26, sc
in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem
ch across, turn. (25 sc)
Row 2: Working in back lp (see
Stitch Guide), (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in
each st across, turn. (25 ch-3 lps)
Row 3: Working behind ch-3 lps,
sc in rem lp of each st across, turn.
(25 sc)
Rows 4 & 5: Rep rows 2 and 3.
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Row 7: Working behind ch-3 lps,
sl st in rem lp of each st across,
leaving a length of yarn, fasten off.
HAT BALL
Rnd 1: With spring green, ch 2,
5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join in
front lp (see Stitch Guide) of beg
sc. (5 sc)
Rnd 2: (Sl st, ch 3, sl st) in front lp
of each sc around, join in back lp of
beg sc. (5 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 3: Working behind ch-3 sps,
ch 1, 2 sc in back lp of each sc
around, join in front lp of beg sc.
(10 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sl st, ch 3, sl st) in front lp
of each sc around, join in back lp
of beg sc, leaving a length of yarn,
fasten off. (10 ch-3 sps)
LEAF
Make 12.
Rnd 1: With spring green, ch 9, sc
in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch,
(dc, picot—see Special Stitch) in
next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next
ch, sc in next ch, (dc, picot) in next
ch, 3 sc in last ch across, working
on opposite side of foundation row,
(dc, picot) in next ch, sc in next
ch, sl st in next ch, sc in next ch,
(dc, picot) in next ch, sc in next ch,
(sl st, picot) in last ch, leaving a
length of yarn, fasten off.
HOLLY BERRY
Make 6.
Rnd 1: With cherry red, ch 2, 4 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, join, leaving a
length of yarn, fasten off.
SANTA APPLIQUÉ ASSEMBLY
Sew Santa Appliqué pieces to cen-
ter of 1 Pillow Block and to 5 Af-
ghan Blocks, leaving 1 Pillow Block
and 4 Afghan Blocks plain.
Referring to photo for positioning,
sew Appliqué pieces to 1 Block
as follows:
Place Hat on center of Block,
slightly more to the left, sew
in place.
With RS of Face facing, position
curve side of top of Face inside
curve of hat, and then sew in place.
Sew Mouth to bottom center edge
of Face with curved side facing
downward.
Align bottom of Cheeks with the
top of 3rd row from bottom of Face
and above Mouth, sew 1 on each
side of Face, curved side at top.
Place Hatband at top of Face, cen-
tering Hatband halfway between
Face and Hat, aligning each end
of Hatband with the top of each
Cheek, and then sew in place.
Sew Hat Ball to end of Hat tip.
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Sew Petals for Beard from bottom
edge of Hatband on each side of
Face downward and around bottom
of Face to form Beard. Sew Petals
around outside of Mouth, leaving
portion of Mouth showing. Start by
forming the outside of the Beard
around Face and then work from
the bottom up, placing Petals be-
tween Petals of previous row. Fill in
Beard to desired fullness.
Center Mustache above Mouth
and then sew across center length
of Mustache, keeping outer edges
unsewn.
Sew Nose to Face between Cheeks
above Mouth.
Sew 2 Leaves to top left side of
Hatband. Sew Holly Berry to cen-
ter base of Leaves. Attach 2 eyes to
Face above Cheeks.
Sew rem Appliqué pieces to rem
blocks indicated in the same
manner.
PILLOW ASSEMBLY
Rnd 1: With both Pillow Blocks
held tog and RS of Pillow front fac-
ing, working through both thick-
nesses and matching sts of rnd 1 of
Block Border, join light blue in bot-
tom right-hand corner ch-1 sp, ch 1,
sc in each sc and each corner ch-1
sp around 3 sides, insert pillow
form, continue working sc in each
sc and each corner ch-1 sp around
to close, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
AFGHAN ASSEMBLY
Sew or crochet afghan blocks tog as
indicated, matching sts of rnd 2 of
Block Border.
Row 1 placement: Santa Block,
plain Block, Santa Block.
Row 2 placement: Plain Block,
Santa Block, plain Block.
Row 3 placement: Santa Block,
plain Block, Santa Block.
Sew or crochet row 1 to row 2, and
then row 2 to row 3.
Continued on page 106
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Heavenly Angel
Design by Sue Childress

EASY Join with slip stitch as indicated Rows 2–96: Work across each row
unless otherwise stated. according to chart, turn. At end of
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chain-3 at beginning of round last row, do not turn.
37 x 40 inches counts as first double crochet BORDER
MATERIALS unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 97: Working around outer
t Red Heart Sport light
SPECIAL STITCHES edge, ch 1, 2 sc in end of each row
(light-worsted) weight
Block: Dc in next ch and in next dc and sc in each st around with 3 sc
acrylic yarn (2½ oz/
or dc in next 2 dc. in each corner st, join (see Pattern
165 yds/70g per skein):
Notes) in first sc. (754 sc)
9 skeins #1 white Ending block (end block): Dc in
t Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or each of last 2 dc. Rnd 98: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
size needed to obtain gauge 4 dc in same st, sk next st, sc in
Beginning block (beg block): next st, sk next st, *5 dc in next st,
t Tapestry needle
Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc. sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next
GAUGE Mesh: Ch 1, sk next dc or next 2 sts, rep from * around, join in top
5 dc = 1 inch; 2 dc rows = 1 inch; ch-1 sp, dc in next dc. of ch-3. Fasten off. CW
1 shell = 1 inch across; 5 shell rows
= 3 inches AFGHAN
Chart on page 94
Row 1: Beg at top of Afghan, ch
PATTERN NOTES 182, dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk
chs count as first dc), dc in each
Weave in loose ends as work rem ch across, turn. (180 dc or beg
progresses. block, 88 blocks, ending block)

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Use any sport-weight yarn
to stitch this beautiful
Heavenly Angel!
 STITCH KEY
Beg block
End block
Block
Mesh

96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
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Heavenly
Ch Angel
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Christmas
Afghan
Design by Marlene Hippen

EASY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
30 x 30 inches
MATERIALS
t Sensations Rainbow
Classic bulky (chunky)
weight acrylic yarn (8 oz/
400 yds/227g per skein):
2 skeins stripes in desired colors
t Red Heart With Love medium
(worsted) weight acrylic yarn
(7 oz/370 yds/198g per skein):
1 skein #1601 lettuce or
desired color
t Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook
t Yarn needle
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for
this project.

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts
as first double crochet unless
otherwise stated.
AFGHAN
Row 1 (RS): With stripes, ch 94,
(sc, ch 2, 4 dc) in 2nd ch from hook,
[sk next 3 chs, (sc, ch 2, 4 dc) in
next ch] 22 times, sk next 3 chs, sc
in last ch, turn. (23 groups)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 2
dc in first sc, [sk next 4 dc, (sc, ch 2,
4 dc) in next ch-2 sp] across to last
ch-2 sp, sc in last ch-2 sp, turn.
Rows 3–44: Rep row 2. At the end
of row 44, do not fasten off.
This pretty afghan will look great
for the holidays or anytime.
Rnd 45: Now working in rnds, ch
1, 3 sc in same st as ch 1 (corner),
work 94 sc evenly sp across to next
corner, [3 sc in corner, work 94 sc
evenly sp across to next corner]
3 times, join (see Pattern Notes) in
beg sc. (388 sc)
EDGING
Rnd 1 (RS): Join lettuce or de-
sired color with sc in any center
corner st, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in
same st as joining sc, sc in each st
around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each
center corner sc, join in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Sl st in corner ch-2 sp,
ch 1, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp,
fpsc (see Stitch Guide) around
next st, [bpsc (see Stitch Guide)
around next st, fpsc around next
st] across to next corner ch-2 sp,
rep from * around, join in beg sc.
Fasten off. CW

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Holiday Snowballs Afghan

Design by Loa Ann Thaxton

INTERMEDIATE
next ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch,
*[sk next 2 chs, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ch] 3 times, sk next 2 chs, (sc, ch 2,
34 x 67 inches sc, ch 3, sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, [sk
next 2 chs, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch]
MATERIALS 3 times, sk next 2 chs**, sc in next
t Medium (worsted) weight ch, sk next 3 chs, sc in next ch, rep
acrylic yarn: from * across to last 3 chs, ending
24 oz/1,200 yds/682g last rep at **, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next
white ch, sk next ch, dc in last ch, turn.
12 oz/600 yds/341g dark (½ ripple, 11 complete ripples,
green
½ ripple)
5 oz/250 yds/142g each red
and light green Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in
t Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each of
size needed to obtain gauge next 4 ch-2 sps, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 3,
t Yarn needle sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-3 sp, (sc, ch
2, sc) in each of next 3 ch-2 sps**,
GAUGE sc in each of next 2 ch-2 sps, (sc, ch
2¾ inches across widest point of 2, sc) in each of next 3 ch-2 sps, rep
each ripple from * across, ending last rep at **,
(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in
last ch-2 sp, dc in last sc, change
PATTERN NOTE color (see Stitch Guide) to light
Weave in loose ends as work green in last st, turn.
progresses. Row 3: Rep row 2, do not change
color.
AFGHAN
Row 4: Rep row 2, change color to
red in last st.
Row 1 (RS): With dark green,
ch 338, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sk Rows 5 & 6: Rep rows 3 and 4,
change color to dark green in last
st of row 6.
Rows 7 & 8: Rep rows 3 and 4,
change color to white in last st of
row 8.
Rows 9–13: Rep row 2, do not
change color.
Row 14: Rep row 2, change color
to dark green in last st.
Rows 15 & 16: Rep rows 3 and 4,
change color to light green in last
st of row 16.
Rows 17–100: [Rep rows 3–16
consecutively] 6 times.
Rows 101–106: Rep rows 3–8,
do not change color in last st of
last row. Fasten off.
POMPOM
Make 23.
Cut desired amount white strands
for Pompom, each 2½ inches long.
Tie separate strand white tightly
around center of rem strands. Trim
to 2 inches.
Tie 1 to tip of each ripple on each
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Stitch a pretty ripple afghan
in holiday colors using
worsted-weight yarn.
HOLIDAY THROWS
Ho Ho Ho
Design by Martha Brooks Stein
EASY
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
39½ x 54½ inches
MATERIALS
• Medium (worsted) weight
acrylic yarn:
32 oz/1,600 yds/
909g red
15 oz/750 yds/426g white
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Motif = 2½ inches across
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of round
counts as first half double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Chain-5 at beginning of round
counts as first double crochet and
chain 2 unless otherwise stated.
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THROW
SOLID MOTIF
Make 69 white & 122 red.
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first ch to form a ring,
ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), 2 hdc in
ring, [ch 2, 3 hdc in ring] 3 times, dc
in 2nd ch of beg ch-2 to form
last ch sp. (12 hdc, 4 ch sps)
Rnd 2: Sl st in joining ch sp, ch 3
(see Pattern Notes), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
in same sp, sk next st, dc in each of
next 2 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next
ch sp, sk next st, dc in each of next
2 sts, rep from * twice, join in beg
ch-3. Fasten off. (24 dc, 4 ch sps)
SNOWFLAKE MOTIF
Make 124.
Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, join in beg
ch to form ring, ch 5 (see Pattern
Notes), [dc in ring, ch 2] 7 times,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. Fasten
off. (8 dc, 8 ch sps)
Rnd 2: Join red in any ch sp,
(ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp,
2 dc in next ch sp, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
in next ch sp, 2 dc in next ch sp,
rep from * twice, join in beg ch-3.
Fasten off. (24 dc, 4 ch sps)
MOTIF KEY
Snowflake
Solid white
Solid red
ASSEMBLY
With tapestry needle and red,
sew Motifs tog through back lps
(see Stitch Guide) according to
Assembly Diagram.
BORDER
Rnd 1: Working around entire
outer edge, join red with sc in any
corner ch sp, ch 2, sc in same sp,
sc in each st, hdc in ch sp on each
side of seams and hdc in each seam
around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each
corner ch sp, join in beg sc. Fasten
off.
Rnd 2: Join white in any corner ch
sp, *ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook,
ch 1, sk next st, sl st in next st, [ch
3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, sk
next st, sl st in next st] across to
next corner ch sp, ch 3, sl st in 2nd
ch from hook, ch 1**, sl st in next
corner ch sp, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join in beg sl
st. Fasten off. CW
Ho Ho Ho
Assembly Diagram
 Granny squares made using
worsted -weight yarn make up this
easy-to-stitch holiday afghan.
HOLIDAY THROWS

Holiday Glow
Design by Eleanor Denner

PATTERN NOTE Row 2: Sl st in each of first 2 tr, sl

INTERMEDIATE
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
41 x 55 inches, excluding fringe SPECIAL STITCH
MATERIALS Shell: Ch 3, 2 tr in same sp, sl st in
t Medium (worsted) weight next ch-3 sp.
acrylic/metallic yarn:
35 oz/1,750 yds/994g AFGHAN
red with red metallic
t Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook Row 1: Ch 145, tr in 4th ch from
or size needed to obtain gauge hook, (3 sk chs count as first double
GAUGE
crochet), tr in next ch, sk next 2 chs,
3 shells = 4½ inches
sl st in next ch, *ch 3, tr in each of
next 2 chs, sk next 2 chs, sl st in
next ch, rep from * across to last
2 chs, ch 3, tr in each of last 2 chs,
turn. (29 shells)
st in next ch sp, *shell (see Special
Stitch), rep from * across to last
ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 tr in same sp.
Rep row 2 until piece measures
55 inches from beg. Fasten off.
FRINGE
Cut 8 strands yarn, each 32 inches
long. With all strands held tog, fold
in half, insert hook in ch-3 sp, pull
fold through ch sp, pull all loose
strands through fold, tighten.
Attach Fringe to each ch-3 sp on
each short end of Afghan. CW

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A pretty throw made using worsted-
weight yarn will add a warm holiday
look to your decor.
 Festive Table Runner
Continued from page 9
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
5 dc in 3rd dc of 5-dc group, [V-st in
ch-2 sp of V-st, 7 dc in 4th dc of 7-dc
group, V-st in ch-2 sp of V-st, 5 dc
in 3rd dc of next 5-dc group] across,
ending with dc in last dc, turn.
Rows 3–85: Rep row 2. At the end
of row 85, turn, do not fasten off.
Poinsettia Presentation
Continued from page 10
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes),
ch 1, hdc in same st as beg ch-2, sk
next st, *(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next st,
sk next st, rep from * around, join
in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off.
(18 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 5: Join red in sp between
first 2 (hdc, ch 1, hdc) groups, ch
1, puff st (see Special Stitches) in
same sp, ch 1, *(sl st, ch 1, puff st)
Oblong Doily
Continued from page 32
2ND PINEAPPLE END
Row 8: Continuing to work in
rows, with RS of rnd 7 facing, sk
next 5 unworked shells on rnd 7,
join in first dc of next shell, ch 4,
shell in same shell, ch 3, sk next
ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3]
4 times, sk next ch-3 sp, shell in
next shell, tr in last dc of same
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FIRST EDGING
Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 3rd dc of 5-dc
group, ch 5, [sc in ch-2 sp of V-st,
ch 6, sc in 4th dc of 7-dc group, ch 6,
sc in next V-st, ch 5, sc in 3rd dc of
5-dc group, ch 5] across, ending with
sc in turning ch, turn. (22 ch lps)
Rows 2–4: [Ch 5, sc in next ch lp]
across, turn.
Row 5: [(3 sc, picot—see Special
Stitches, 2 sc) in ch-5 lp] rep in
each ch-5 lp across. Fasten off.
in sp between next 2 (hdc, ch 1 hdc)
groups, ch 1, rep from * around,
join in first sl st. Fasten off.
NAPKIN RING
Rnd 1: With green, ch 28, dc in 5th
ch from hook, sk next 2 chs, [V-st
(see Special Stitches) in next ch, sk
next 2 chs] around, join (see Pattern
Notes) in 3rd ch of ch-5. (8 V-sts)
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch sp, beg V-st
(see Special Stitches), V-st in ch sp
of each V-st around, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4. Fasten off.
shell, leaving rem sts unworked,
turn. (2 shells, 2 tr, 5 ch-3 sps)
Rows 9–13: Rep rows 9–13 of First
Pineapple End, at the end of row
13, turn.
Rnd 14 (RS): Now working in rnds
and working in ch-3 sps, in sps at
ends of rows and in ch sps of shells
around entire piece, sl st in next
3 sts, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 4, sl st in
3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 2 dc) in first
ch-3 sp, [ch 1, (2 dc, ch 4, sl st in
3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 2 dc) in next
2ND EDGING
Row 1: Working on opposite side
of foundation ch, join (see Pattern
Notes) in right corner, *ch 5, sc in
ch at base of 5-dc group, ch 5**, sc
in ch at base of V-st, ch 6, sc in ch
at base of 7-dc group, ch 6, sc in ch
at base of V-st, rep from * across,
ending last rep at **, sc in next ch
of beg ch, turn.
Rows 2–5: Rep rows 2–5 of First
Edging. CW
Rnd 3: Join red in sp between first
2 V-sts, ch 1, puff st (see Special
Stitches) in same sp, ch 1, [puff st
in sp between next 2 V-sts, ch 1]
around, join in top of first puff st.
Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Working in opposite side of
foundation ch of row 1, join red in
first ch sp, ch 1, puff st in same sp,
ch 1, [puff st in next ch sp, ch 1]
around, join in first puff st. Fasten
off. CW
ch sp] twice, [ch 1, sk next ch sp,
(2 dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook,
ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch sp] 12 times,
[ch 1, (2 dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from
hook, ch 1, dc) in same ch sp] 4
times, [ch 1, sk next sp, (2 dc, ch 4,
sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 2 dc)
in next ch sp] 12 times, ch 1, (2 dc,
ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1,
2 dc) in same ch so, ch 1, join in beg
ch-3. Fasten off. CW
Ornament Covers
Continued from page 40
ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp**, dc in each
of next 2 sc, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg
ch-3, *ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, sk
ch-1 sp and 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2
sp, ch 1, sk next 2 dc and ch-1 sp**,
2 dc in next dc, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch
of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Sl st in next dc, sl st in next
ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp as beg
ch-3, *ch 1, sk next 2 dc, sk next
ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in
next dc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp and
next 2 dc**, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp,
rep from * around, ending last rep
at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnds 5–8: [Rep rnds 3 and 4 alter-
nately] twice.
Rnd 9: Sl st in sp between st
where join was made and next dc,
*ch 16, sk next ch-1 sp and next
2 dc, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 16, sk
next 2 dc and next ch-1 sp**, sl st
in sp between next 2 dc, rep from *
around, ending last rep at **, join
in same sp as beg ch-16. Fasten off.
(12 ch-16 sps)
Sweetheart Poncho
Continued from page 64
Row 34: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. (72 sc)
Row 35: Ch 3, dc in each st across,
turn. (72 dc)
Rows 36–46: Rep rows 34 and 35
alternately, ending with row 34.
Fasten off at end of last row.
FINISHING
Rep Finishing as for Ornament 1.
ORNAMENT 4
BASE
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of
Ornament 1 Base. (12 ch-16 sps)
COVER
Rnd 1: Sl st in each of first 7 chs on
beg ch-16 of Base, sl st in ch-16 sp,
ch 1, 2 sc in same sp as beg ch-1, 2 sc
in next ch-16 sp, ch 6, [2 sc in each of
next 2 ch-16 sps, ch 6] around, join
in beg sc. (24 sc, 6 ch-6 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
dc in same st as beg ch-3, 2 dc in
each of next 3 sc, *ch 2, sk ch-6
sp**, 2 dc in each of next 4 sc, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg
ch-3, *dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc
in next dc, sk next ch-2 sp**, 2 dc
in next dc, rep from * around, end-
ing last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Beg dc dec (see Special
Stitch), *dc in each of next 6 dc,
dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next
2 dc, ch 2**, dc dec in next 2 dc, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in top of beg dc dec.
Rnd 47: Now working in rnds,
around face opening, join with sc at
front neck, evenly sp sts, sc in ends
of rows around opening, join in beg
sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Flatten hood and sew top seam.
For tassel, cut 50 strands, each
8 inches long. Tie separate strand
around middle of all strands held
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
Rnd 5: Beg dc dec, *dc in each of
next 4 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 4,
sk next ch-2 sp**, dc dec in next
2 dc, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join in top of beg dc dec.
Rnd 6: Beg dc dec, *dc in each of
next 2 dc, dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 6,
sk next ch-4 sp**, dc dec in next
2 dc, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join in top of beg dc dec.
Rnd 7: Beg dc dec, *dc dec in next
2 dc, ch 8, sk next ch-6 sp**, dc dec
in next 2 dc, rep from * around,
ending last rep at **, join in top of
beg dc dec.
Rnd 8: Beg dc dec, *ch 10, sk next
ch-8 sp**, dc dec in next 2 dc, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, join in top of beg dc dec.
Rnd 9: Ch 16, sl st in same st as
beg ch-16, ch 16, *(sl st, ch 16,
sl st) in next dc dec, ch 16, rep from
* around, join in same st as beg
ch-16. Fasten off. (12 ch-16 sps)
FINISHING
Rep Finishing as for Ornament 1. CW
tog, fold in half, tie separate strand
around all strands 1 inch from fold.
Trim even.
For tassel hanger, ch 9, sl st in
2nd ch from hook, sl st in each
ch across. Fasten off. Tack 1 end
of hanger to back tip of hood (see
photo), tack other end to top of
tassel. CW
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Continued from page 63
SHAWL
MITERED SQUARE
Row 1: With size M hook, ch 75
[83, 95, 103, 111] loosely, dc in
4th ch from hook (3 sk chs count
as first double crochet), dc in each
rem ch across, turn. (72 [80, 92,
100, 108] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes),
fpdc (see Stitch Guide) in next dc,
[bpdc (see Stitch Guide) in each of
next 2 dc, fpdc in each of next 2 dc]
across, ending last rep with bpdc in
next dc, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 3–9: Ch 3, fpdc around each
fpdc, bpdc around each bpdc, end-
ing with dc in last dc, turn.
Row 10: Change to size K hook,
Santa Jar
Continued from page 20
Rnd 10: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 4 sc] 5 times, sc
dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
2 sc. (28 sc)
Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around. (28 sc)
Rnd 12: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 2 sc] 7 times. (21 sc)
Rnd 13: Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 14: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc
in each of next 2 sc] 5 times, sc in
last sc, leaving a length of yarn,
fasten off.
Fold rnd 14 lengthwise and sew
closed.
Attach eyes to center of face be-
tween rnds 8 and 9.
NOSE
Rnd 1: With Aran, ch 2, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, do not join. (7 sc)
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ch 3, fpdc around each fpdc, bpdc
around each bpdc, ending with dc
in last dc, turn.
Rep row 10 until piece measures
36 [37, 38, 39, 40] inches.
Row 11: Change to size M hook,
ch 3, fpdc around each fpdc, bpdc
around each bpdc, ending with dc
in last dc, turn.
8 [81/2, 9, 91/2, 10]"
A B
Fold
C D
Sew A
Holiday Turtleback
Diagram
Note: Fold in half with matching
letters tog; sew according to
measurement for your size.
Rnds 2 & 3: Sc in each sc around.
At the end of rnd 3, leaving a
length of yarn, fasten off. (7 sc)
Lightly stuff Nose with fiberfill.
With yarn needle, weave rem
length through 7 sc, pull tightly to
close, secure. Sew to center of face
under eyes.
HAT
Rnd 1: With coconut, ch 31, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem
ch across, join in beg sc. (30 sc)
Rnd 2: Pc in first sc, ch 2, sk next
sc, [pc in next sc, ch 2, sk next sc]
14 times, join in first pc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in top of each pc,
sc in each ch-2 sp around, join in
first sc. Fasten off. (30 sc)
Rnds 4–11: Join cherry red in
beg sc, ch 1, sc in each sc around,
do not join, mark rnds. (30 sc)
Rnd 12: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 3 sc] 6 times. (24 sc)
Continue to rep row 11 for 9 rows.
At the end of last rep, fasten off.
FINISHING
Using diagram as a guide, fold in
half, sew from end to within 8 [8½,
9, 9½, 10] inches of fold for armhole
on each side. CW
Sew B
B A
D C
Sew A
Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 14: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 2 sc] 6 times. (18 sc)
Rnds 15–19: Rep rnd 13.
Rnd 20: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 2 sc] 4 times. (14 sc)
Rnds 21 & 22: Rep rnd 13.
Rnd 23: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 2 sc] 3 times. (11 sc)
Rnd 24: Rep rnd 13.
Rnd 25: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in
each of next 2 sc] twice, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in next sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 26: Rep rnd 13.
Rnd 27: [Sc dec in next 2 sc]
4 times, leaving a length of yarn,
fasten off. (4 sc)
With yarn needle, weave rem
length through 4 sc, pull tightly to
close, secure. Fasten off.
HAT TRIM
Leaf
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With spring green, ch 9, sl
st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next
ch, (dc, picot—see Special Stitches)
in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in
next ch, sc in next ch, (dc, picot) in
next ch, 3 sc in last ch across, work-
ing on opposite side of foundation
ch, (dc, picot) in next ch, sc in next
ch, sl st in next ch, sc in next ch,
(dc, picot) in next ch, sc in next ch,
(sl st, picot) in last ch, leaving a
length of yarn, fasten off.
Holly Berry
Rnd 1: With cherry red, ch 2, 4 sc
in 2nd ch from hook, join in first sc,
leaving a length of yarn, fasten off.
Sew Leaves and Holly Berry to
front side of Hat above pc sts.
Make a small tassel or pompom us-
ing coconut and attach to top of Hat.
Place Hat on Head aligning Hat 1
rnd above eyes, sew in place.
ARM
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With cherry red, ch 15, join
in first ch to form ring, ch 1, sc in
each ch around, do not join, mark
rnds. (15 sc)
Postcard Gift Tags & Boxes
Continued from page 72
of holes on sides that adjoin, and
that they line up with each other.
One side piece should match top
edge of 1 side piece for lid.
4. With crochet cotton, place slip
knot on hook, insert hook in any
corner hole on any piece, yo, pull
lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps
on hook (first sc made), work 5 sc
in same hole, work 3 sc in each
hole around with 6 sc in each cor-
ner hole, join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off. Rep around each piece.
Rnds 2–11: Sc in each sc around.
At the end of Rnd 11, fasten off.
Cuff
Rnd 12: Join coconut in beg sc, pc in
first sc, ch 2, sk next sc, [pc in next
sc, ch 2, sk next sc] 6 times, sk last
2 sc, join with in beg pc. Fasten off.
MITTEN
Rnd 13: Join spring green in first
pc, ch 1, sc in each pc, sc in each
ch-2 sp around, do not join. (14 sc)
Thumb
Rnd 14: Sc in each of next 6 sc,
sk rem sc, do not join. (6 sc)
Rnd 15: Sc in each of next 6 sc,
do not join. (6 sc)
Rnd 16: [Sc dec in next 2 sc]
3 times, leaving a length of yarn,
fasten off. (3 sc)
With yarn needle, weave rem
length through 3 sc, pull tightly
to close, secure. Fasten off.
Rnd 17: Working in rem sts of
rnd 13, with Thumb to the right
of work, join spring green in first
sc to left of Thumb, ch 1, sc in
next 8 sc, work 1 sc through bot-
tom of Thumb, do not join, mark
rnds. (9 sc)
5. Holding sides wrong sides tog,
matching sts, with crochet cot-
ton, sew tog in back lps (see
Stitch Guide). Sew all 6 sides tog
21/2"
41/2"
SIDES
Cut 6
31/2"
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
Rnd 18: Sc in each of next 4 sc,
2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next
4 sc. (10 sc)
Rnd 19: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in
next sc, sc in next 5 sc. (11 sc)
Rnd 20: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] 5
times, sc in last sc, leaving a length
of yarn, fasten off. (6 sc) With yarn
needle and rem length, weave
through 6 sc, pull tightly to close,
secure. Fasten off.
Stuff each Arm with fiberfill, sew
Arms with Thumbs pointing up-
ward to each side edge of Top Jar
Cover, aligning above each Leg of
Bottom Jar Cover.
BEARD
Using coconut, cut desired amount
of strands each 10 inches long. Us-
ing 2 strands held tog, fold in half,
knot between sts from under Hat
sides to under Nose around front of
face to form the Beard. Leave yarn
as is or separate plies of yarn. Trim
as desired.
ASSEMBLY
Fill jar with candy. Insert jar in
Bottom Cover, place Top Cover over
top of jar lid, aligning face and
Arms above the Legs. CW
to form a box. Sew 1 edge of lid
piece to top edge of hexagon box.
Sew rem bottom hexagon to bot-
tom of box around all 6 sides. CW
21/2"
TOP/BOTTOM
Cut 2
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 Jingle Bell Slippers
Continued from page 78
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across,
turn. (44 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across,
turn. (44 sc)
Row 4: Rep row 3.
Row 5: Rep row 2.
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Rows 7–10: Rep rows 3–6.
Rows 11 & 12: Rep rows 3 and 4.
Row 13: Ch 2, hdc in each of next
Santa Afghan & Pillow
Continued from page 91
AFGHAN BORDER
Rnd 1 (RS): Join light blue in top
right-hand corner ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc,
ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner ch-2 sp,
2 dc between each set of 2 dc and
Santa Cocoon & Hat
Continued from page 70
HAT
BRIM
Rnd 1: With mochi, ch 60, join (see
Pattern Notes) in first ch to form
a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc
in each ch around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. (60 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, bpdc (see Stitch
Guide) around next dc, [fpdc (see
Stitch Guide) around next dc, bpdc
around next dc] around, join in
3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, bpdc around bpdc,
[fpdc around fpdc, bpdc around,
bpsc) around, join in 3rd ch of
beg ch-3.
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17 sts, [hdc dec (see Stitch Guide)
over next 2 sts] 4 times, hdc in each
of 18 rem sts. Leaving a length for
sewing, fasten off. (40 hdc)
Sew Heel seam and Instep seam.
CUFF
Rnd 1: With WS facing, join green
at center back seam, ch 2, work
29 hdc evenly sp around ankle
opening, join in beg ch-2. (30 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st around,
join in beg ch-2. Fasten off. (30 hdc)
Rnd 3: With WS facing, join white
in joining st of rnd 2, ch 1, sc in
in each ch sp on each side of each
joining seam around, work (2 dc,
ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp,
join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join white in top right-
hand corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2,
sc) in same beg corner ch-2 sp,
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around,
join in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 5: Working in back lp for this
rnd only, join berries, ch 2 (see Pat-
tern Notes), hdc in each st around,
join in beg ch-2.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each hdc
around, join in first sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in each sc
around, join in beg sc.
Rnds 8–13: [Rep rnds 6 and 7]
3 times.
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
ch-1, sc in each of next 3 hdc, sc
dec (see Stitch Guide) next 2 hdc
tog, [sc in each of next 4 hdc, sc dec
over next 2 hdc] around, join in
first sc (50 sc)
Rnd 15: Rep rnd 7.
Rnds 16 & 17: Rep rnds 6 and 7.
same st, ch 3, [sk next 2 sts, sc in
next st, ch 3] around, join in beg sc.
(10 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1,
beg in same sp, [sc, ch 3] twice in
each ch-3 sp around, join in beg sc.
(20 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1,
sc in same sp, *ch 1, [2 sc, ch 2,
2 sc] in next sp, ch 1**, sc in next
sp, rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Turn Cuff to RS. Sew 1 jingle bell
at top of each point on rnd 3. CW
[ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next dc]
across to next corner ch-2 sp,
*(sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp,
[ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next dc]
across to next corner ch-2 sp, rep
from * around join in first sc.
Fasten off. CW
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
ch-1, sc in each of next 2 hdc, sc dec
over next 2 hdc, [sc in each of next
3 hdc, sc dec in next 2 hdc] around,
join in first sc. (40 sc)
Rnd 19: Rep rnd 7.
Rnds 20 & 21: Rep rnds 6 and 7.
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
ch-1, sc in next hdc, sc dec over
next 2 hdc, [sc in each of next 2
hdc, sc dec in next 2 hdc] around,
join in first sc. (30 sc)
Rnd 23: Rep rnd 7.
Rnds 24 & 25: Rep rnds 6 and 7.
Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
ch-1, sc dec over next 2 hdc, [sc
in next hdc, sc dec in next 2 hdc]
around, join in first sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 27: Rep rnd 7.
Rnds 28 & 29: Rep rnds 6 and 7.
Rnd 30: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 hdc]
around, join in first sc. (10 sc)
Rnd 31: Rep rnd 7.
Rnds 32 & 33: Rep rnds 6 and 7.
Rnd 34: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 hdc]
around, join in first sc, leaving
10-inch length, fasten off. (5 sc)
With yarn needle, weave rem
length through sts of rnd 34, draw
opening closed and secure.
Make a 2½-inch mochi pompom
and attach to point of rnd 34
of Hat. CW

Poinsettia Towel Topper For next 3 Petals, work same as

Continued from page 85 Bright Red Poinsettia 2nd Petal
for a total of 5 Petals.

2nd Petal FINISHING

Row 1: Join bright red in ring With yellow, embroider 12 French

of row 1 on First Petal of Bright
Red Poinsettia, ch 3, dc in ring,
turn. (2 dc)
Rows 2–5: Rep rows 2–5 of Bright
Red Poinsettia First Petal.
knots (see illustration) evenly sp to
center of Bright Red Poinsettia as
shown in photo.
Arrange and sew Poinsettias in
order worked to 1 side of Towel
Topper as shown in photo. CW French Knot

Christmas Candy Baby Afghan

Continued from page 87

Peppermint White Yellow Red

Block

White Yellow Red White

Yellow Red White

Yellow Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow Red

White Yellow Red

Christmas Candy Baby Afghan

Assembly Diagram

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 Fair Isle Christmas Stocking
Continued from page 18
Row 4: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 9 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 2, sc in next
st on rnd 46, sl st in next st, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (11 sc,
2 sl sts)
Row 5: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 11 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 3, sc in next
st on rnd 46, sl st in next st, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (13 sc,
2 sl sts)
Row 6: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 13 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 4, sc in next
st on rnd 46, sl st in next st, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (15 sc,
2 sl sts)
Row 7: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 15 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 5, sc in next
st on rnd 46, sl st in next st, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (17 sc,
2 sl sts)
Row 8: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 17 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 6, sc in next
st on rnd 46, sl st in next st, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (19 sc,
2 sl sts)
Row 9: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 19 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 7, sc in next
st on rnd 46, sl st in next st, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (21 sc,
2 sl sts)
Row 10: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 21 sts, sc in
same st as sl st of row 8, sc in next
st on rnd 46, sl st in next st, leav-
ing rem sts unworked, turn. (23 sc,
2 sl sts)
Row 11: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 21 sts, sl st in
next st, turn. (21 sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 12: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 19 sts, sl st in
next st, turn. (19 sc, 2 sl sts)
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Row 13: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 17 sts, sl st in
next st, turn. (17 sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 14: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 15 sts, sl st in
next st, turn. (15 sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 15: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 13 sts, sl st in
next st, turn. (13 sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 16: Sk first sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 11 sts, sl st in
next st, turn. (11 sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 17: Sk next sl st, sl st in next
sc, sc in each of next 11 sts, work-
ing in sts at end of rows across to
rnd 46, hdc in next st, [sc in next st,
hdc in next st] 3 times, working in
rem sts of rnd 46, ch 1, sk next st,
sc in next st, [ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc
in next st] 5 times, ch 1, sk next st,
working in sts at ends rows across
to last row, hdc in next st, [sc in
next st, hdc in next st] 3 times, sc
in next sl st, change color to Aran,
join in beg sc, sl st in next st, turn.
(32 sts, 5 ch-3 sps, 2 ch-1 sps)
TOE
Rnd 1: Now working in rnds, ch
1, sc in each of next 9 sts, working
in front of next ch-1, dc in corre-
sponding st on rnd 46, sc in next
st on last row, [working in front of
next ch-3, dc in each of next 3 cor-
responding sts on rnd 46, sc in next
st on last row] 5 times, working in
front of next ch-1, dc in correspond-
ing st on rnd 46, sc in each of last
17 sts, change color to olive green
in last st, join in beg sc, turn. (32 sc,
17 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3,
sk next 3 sts, sc in next st] around,
change color to Aran in last st, join
in beg sc, turn. (13 sc, 12 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, [work-
ing in front of next ch-3, dc in each
of next 3 corresponding sts on rnd
before last, sc in next st] around,
change color to burgundy in last st,
join in beg sc, turn. (36 dc, 13 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, sk
next st, sc in next st, [ch 3, sk next
3 sts, sc in next st] around to last
2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in last st,
change color to Aran, join in beg sc,
turn. (11 ch-3 sps, 14 sc, 2 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in next st, working
in front of next ch-1, dc in corre-
sponding st on rnd before last, sc
in next st on last rnd, [working in
front of next ch-3, dc in each of
next 3 corresponding sts on rnd
before last, sc in next st on last
rnd] around to last ch-1, working
in front of next ch-1, dc in corre-
sponding st on rnd before last, sc
in last st on last rnd, change color
to olive green, join in beg sc, turn.
(35 dc, 14 sc)
Rnds 6–17: [Rep rnds 2–5 consecu-
tively] 3 times.
Rnd 18 & 19: Rep rnds 2 and 3.
Rnd 20: Ch 1, [sc in each of next
5 sts, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
next 2 sts] around, do not join or
turn. (42 sc)
Rnd 21: [Sc in each of next 5 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts] around. (36 sc)
Rnd 22: [Sc in each of next 4 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts] around. (30 sc)
Rnd 23: [Sc in each of next 3 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 24: [Sc in each of next 2 sts,
sc dec in next 2 sts] around. (18 sc)
Rnd 25: [Sc in next st, sc dec in
next 2 sts] around. (12 sc)
Rnd 26: [Sc dec in next 2 sts]
around, join in beg sc. Leaving long
length, fasten off.
Weave long length through sts
of last rnd, draw opening closed,
secure.
TRIM
Working in opposite side of founda-
tion ch of rnd 1, join olive green
with sc in first ch at center back of
Stocking, reverse sc (see Stitch
Guide) in each st around, join in
beg sc, for hanging lp, ch 12, sl st
in next st. Fasten off. CW
Mini Tree Decor
Continued from page 52
through all lps on hook, sc in rem
lps of each of next 7 chs of ch-9, rep
from * around, ending last rep at
**, draw up a lp in next dtr and in
next sl st, yo, draw through all lps
on hook, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Holding both Star pieces with WS
tog, using tapestry needle and
pink, beg at tip of any arm, sew
both pieces tog until 3 arms are
joined on both sides, sew tog first
half of next arm to tip, leaving half
of same arm and half of first arm
open. This is the opening to place
Star on top of tree.
GARLAND
Make 1 each cream & pink.
[Ch 4, (yo, insert hook in first ch of
last ch-4 made, yo, draw up a lp to
top of ch-4, yo, draw through 2 lps on
hook) 4 times, yo, draw through all
5 lps on hook] 190 times, Fasten off.
ICICLE
Make 12.
With cream, ch 12, 2 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, 2 sc in each rem ch
across, ch 9 for hanging lp, sl st
over side of last sc made. Fasten off.
Grasp bottom of Icicle and twist
into spiral.
SNOWFLAKE
Make 6 each cream & robin egg.
Ch 1 (for base ch), [ch 5, sl st in 3rd
ch from hook, sl st in each of next
2 chs, sl st in base ch, ch 4, sl st in
3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch,
sl st in base ch] 3 times, ch 14, sl st
in 10th ch from hook for hanging
lp, sk next ch, sl st in each of next
3 chs, sl st in base ch, ch 4, sl st in
3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch,
sl st in base ch. Fasten off.
ROSEBUD & LACE
ORNAMENT
Make 12.
Rnd 1: With pink, ch 2, 6 sc in
2nd ch from hook, join (see Pat-
tern Notes) in front lp (see Stitch
Guide) of beg sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, working in front lp
for this rnd, [sl st in next sc, ch 2]
around, join in beg sc of rnd 1.
Fasten off. (6 ch-2 lps)
Rnd 3: Join cream in any rem
lp of rnd 1, working in rem lps
behind ch-2 lps of last rnd, [ch 5,
sl st in same st, ch 5, sl st in next
st] around, join in same st as beg
ch-5, ch 10 for hanging lp, sl st in
10th ch from hook. Fasten off.
(12 ch-5 lps)
LIME ORNAMENT
Make 12.
Note: Do not join rnds unless
otherwise indicated, mark first
st of each rnd with safety pin or
st marker.
Rnd 1: With lime multi, ch 2, 6 sc
in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc] around. (18 sc)
CHRISTMAS IN CROCHET
Rnds 4–8: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide)
in next 2 sc, sc in next sc] around.
(12 sc)
Firmly stuff with fiberfill.
Rnd 10: [Sc dec in next 2 sc]
6 times, join in beg sc, leaving
18-inch length, fasten off.
Weave rem length through sts of
last rnd 10, pull to tighten, secure
with knot, do not cut end.
HANGING LP
Insert hook in top center of Orna-
ment, yo with rem length, draw up
lp, ch 10, sl st in top of Ornament
at base of ch-10. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave 16-inch length of white sat-
in ribbon through ch-1 sps of rnd 1
of Tree Skirt.
Slip Skirt over base of tree and
pull ribbon ends to tighten top of
Skirt around base of tree, adjusting
fullness evenly around. Tie ribbon
ends in a bow, trim ends as desired.
Coat Star, Icicles, Snowflakes and
Rosebud & Lace Ornaments lightly
with fabric stiffener. Allow to dry.
Place Star on top of tree. Beg at top
of tree, wind Garland around tree
to bottom. Using photo as a guide,
hang Ornaments on tree. CW
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 Lacy Christmas Tree Skirt Row 29: Ch 5, V-st in each ch-3 sp
across, turn. (180 V-sts)
in next dc] 3 times, [picot, sc in
next dc] twice**, ch 3, sk next sc, sc
Continued from page 55
Row 30: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), in next sc, rep from * across, ending
[2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next st, last rep at **, ch 3, sl st in bottom
sk next st] across, ch 17, turn. of dc. Fasten off. CW
Row 2: Ch 5, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3,
dc) in each ch sp across, turn. (541 dc)
(36 ch-3 sps) Row 31: Sk first 7 sts, [sc in each
Rows 3–6: Ch 5, V-st in each ch-3 of next 7 sts, ch 17, sk next 7 sts]
across to last 2 dc, sc in last dc,
sp across, turn. (36 V-sts)
turn. (39 ch-17 sps)
Skill Levels
Row 7: Ch 5, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, BEGINNER
dc) in each ch sp across, turn. Row 32: Ch 5, *[sk next 2 chs, dc in
(72 ch-3 sps) next ch, ch 3] twice, sk next 2 chs, Projects for first-time crocheters using
[bullion st (see Special Stitches), basic stitches, with little or no shaping.
Rows 8–13: Ch 5, V-st in each ch-3 ch 3] 5 times in next ch, [sk next
sp across, turn. 2 chs, dc in next ch, ch 3] twice**, CONFIDENT
BEGINNER
Row 14: Ch 5, *(dc, ch 3, dc) in sk next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, Projects for new crocheters who are
next ch sp, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, dc) ch 3, rep from * across, ending last comfortable with the beginner basic
in next ch-3 sp, rep from * across, rep at **, omitting last ch-3, sl st in stitches and are ready to combine them
turn. (108 ch-3 sps) 4th ch of beg ch-5, turn. into short pattern sequences. Skills
include simple increasing, decreasing
Rows 15–20: Ch 5, V-st in each Row 33: *[Ch 3, dc in next dc] and minimal color changes.
ch-3 sp across, turn. (108 V-sts) twice, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, [sk
Row 21: Ch 5, V-st in first ch-3 next bullion st, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, EASY

sp, *(dc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, dc) in next
ch-3 sp, V-st in each of next 2
ch-3 sps, rep from * across, turn.
(144 ch-3 sps)
Rows 22–27: Ch 5, V-st in each
ch-3 sp across, turn. (144 V-sts)
Row 28: Ch 5, V-st in next ch-3
sp, *(dc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, dc) in next
ch-3 sp, V-st in each of next 3 ch-3
sps, rep from * across, turn. (180
ch-3 sps)
Standard Yarn Weight System
Catagories of yarn, gauge ranges, and recommended hook sizes.
Yarn Weight Symbol &
Category Names
Lace,
Type of Yarns in Category
Size 10 Crochet
Thread
ch 1] 3 times, sk next bullion st, Projects using basic stitches, repetitive
3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next stitch patterns, simple color changes
bullion st**, [dc in next dc, ch 3] and easy shaping and finishing. Simple
twice, sk next sc, sc in each of next in-the-round projects, such as coasters,
hot mats, flowers, hats, neck warmers and
3 sc, rep from * across, ending last
rep at **, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in
cowls fall within this skill category, as well
as the ability to read simple stitch charts
next dc, turn. and keys.
Row 34: *[Picot—see Special
Stitches, sc in next dc] twice, [picot, INTERMEDIATE
sk next dc, sc in next dc] twice, Projects that incorporate a wide variety
picot, sk next dc, (sc, picot, sc) in of stitch techniques beyond the basics,
next ch-1 sp, [picot, sk next dc, sc such as shells, fans, popcorns, clusters,
post stitches, basic cables, lace, simple
intarsia, shaping and finishing. The
crocheter has the ability to read more
advanced stitch pattern charts, such as
lace and cable charts.
MODERATELY
CHALLENGING
Projects that utilize a wide variety of
stitches and techniques such as those
noted above, as well as more detailed
Sock, colorwork, shaping, construction
Fingering, Sport, DK, Light Worsted, Chunky, Super Chunky,
Baby Worsted Afghan, Aran Craft, Rug Roving
Baby and finishing.

Crochet Gauge* Ranges

in Single Crochet to 4 32–42 sts 21–32 sts 16–20 sts 12–17 sts 11–14 sts 8–11 sts 5–9 sts CHALLENGING
inches
Projects that require a more intuitive
Recommended Hook in 1.50mm– 9mm and understanding of a pattern or chart and
2.25–3.5mm 3.5–4.5mm 4.5–5.5mm 5.5–6.5mm 6.5–9mm that also include advanced stitches and
Metric Size Range 2.25mm larger
techniques, as well as more intricate
Recommended Hook– K10½– M/N13 and methods such as intarsia, cables, lace,
U.S. Size Range B1–8 B1–E4 E4–7 7–I9 I9–K10½ larger stranded colorwork with numerous
M13
color changes and advanced shaping
*Guidelines only: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and hook sizes for specific yarn categories. and construction techniques.

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INCHES INTO MILLIMETERS & CENTIMETERS
All measurements are rounded off slightly.
inches mm cm inches cm inches cm inches cm
1⁄8 3 0.3 5 12.5 21 53.5 38 96.5
¼ 6 0.6 5½ 14 22 56.0 39 99.0
3⁄8 10 1.0 6 15.0 23 58.5 40 101.5
½ 13 1.3 7 18.0 24 61.0 41 104.0
5⁄8 15 1.5 8 20.5 25 63.5 42 106.5
¾ 20 2.0 9 23.0 26 66.0 43 109.0
7⁄8 22 2.2 10 25.5 27 68.5 44 112.0
1 25 2.5 11 28.0 28 71.0 45 114.5
1¼ 32 3.2 12 30.5 29 73.5 46 117.0
1½ 38 3.8 13 33.0 30 76.0 47 119.5
1¾ 45 4.5 14 35.5 31 79.0 48 122.0
2 50 5.0 15 38.0 32 81.5 49 124.5
2½ 65 6.5 16 40.5 33 84.0 50 127.0
3 75 7.5 17 43.0 34 86.5
3½ 90 9.0 18 46.0 35 89.0
4 100 10.0 19 48.5 36 91.5
4½ 115 11.5 20 51.0 37 94.0

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DESIGN DIRECTORY

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10
28 34 36

30 32
40 42

37 44
46 48

45 46
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55
56
66 48
66 70
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74 78 79
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86
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S T I T C H A B B R E V I AT I O N S
FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION,
VISIT ANNIESCATALOG.COM/STITCHGUIDE
Reverse single crochet (reverse
beg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . begin/begins/beginning sc): Ch 1, sk first st, working from
bpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post double crochet left to right, insert hook in next st
bpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post single crochet from front to back, draw up lp on
bptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post treble crochet hook, yo and draw through both
CC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color lps on hook.
ch(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chain(s)
ch- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refers to chain or space
previously made (i.e., ch-1 space) Chain (ch): Yo, pull Front loop (front lp) Slip stitch (sl st): Insert
ch sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space(s) through lp on hook. Back loop (back lp) hook in st, pull through
cl(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster(s)
cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s)
Front Loop Back Loop both lps on hook.
dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet (singular/plural)
dc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double treble crochet
ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .extended Single crochet (sc):
fpdc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet Insert hook in st, yo, Front post stitch (fp):
fpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet pull through st, yo, Back post stitch (bp): Chain color change
fptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet pull through both When working post st, (ch color change)
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s) lps on hook. insert hook from right Yo with new color,
hdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet to left around post of st draw through last lp
hdc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet 2 or more on previous row. on hook.
stitches together, as indicated Back Front
inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing
lp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .loop(s)
Post
MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .main color of
mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .millimeter(s) Stitch
oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s)
pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn(s) Double crochet
rem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remains/remaining Half double crochet color change
rep(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .repeat(s) (hdc): Yo, insert hook (dc color change)
rnd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s) in st, yo, pull through
RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side
Drop first color, yo
st, yo, pull through all 3 with new color, draw
sc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet (singular/plural)
lps on hook. through last 2 lps of st.
sc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single crochet 2 or more
stitches together, as indicated
sk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .skip/skipped/skipping
sl st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitch(es)
sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . space(s)/spaced Double crochet (dc):
st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es) Yo, insert hook in st,
tog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .together yo, pull through st,
tr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet [yo, pull through 2 lps]
trtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .triple treble twice.
WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side Treble crochet (tr):
yd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s) Yo twice, insert hook
yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over in st, yo, pull through
st, [yo, pull through 2
YA R N C O N V E R S I O N
lps] 3 times.
OUNCES TO GRAMS GRAMS TO OUNCES
1...............28.4 25 .................7⁄8 Double treble
2...............56.7 40 .............. 12⁄3 crochet (dtr): Yo 3
3...............85.0 50 .............. 1¾
4............ 113.4 100............ 3½ times, insert hook in
st, yo, pull through st,
U N I T E D S T AT E S UNITED KINGDOM
[yo, pull through 2 lps]
4 times.
sl st (slip stitch) = sc (single crochet)
sc (single crochet) = dc (double crochet)
hdc (half double crochet) = htr (half treble crochet)
dc (double crochet) = tr (treble crochet)
tr (treble crochet) = dtr (double treble crochet)
dtr (double treble crochet) = ttr (triple treble crochet)
skip = miss

Single crochet Half double crochet Double crochet

decrease (sc dec): decrease (hdc dec): decrease (dc dec): (Yo, Treble crochet
(Insert hook, yo, draw lp (Yo, insert hook, yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp decrease (tr dec): Hold-
through) in each of the draw lp through) through, yo, draw through ing back last lp of each
sts indicated, yo, draw in each of the sts 2 lps on hook) in each of st, tr in each of the sts in-
through all lps on hook. indicated, yo, draw the sts indicated, yo, draw dicated, yo, pull through
through all lps on hook. through all lps on hook. all lps on hook.

Example of 2-sc dec Example of 2-hdc dec Example of 2-dc dec Example of 2-tr dec
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