Baby Shower Cakes 9781596355460, 9781596355439
Cleverly constructed gifts for parents-to-be that also serve as centerpieces for baby showers are presented with thoroug
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Great centerpieces for baby showers! A creative collection of practical crocheted gifts for Baby and Mommy!
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baby shower cakes TM
Baby Shower Cakes contains delightful cake creations, each with a different theme. The layers of each cake are made with rolled size 1 diapers. Crocheted decorations are combined with purchased decorations to complete the special creation. Crochet the projects for the chosen cake and then follow the assembly instructions starting on page 42 to complete the cake.
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Time Out! SHOWER CAKE FINISHED SIZE
24 inches tall x 12-inch square bottom layer MATERIALS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
12-inch square cake board 8-inch x 7-inch cake board Size 1 disposable diapers: 85 Clear elastic poly bands or rubber bands: 85 Approximately 1/3-inch-wide elastic headwraps: 5 Large head pins or T-pins: 8 3/16-inch x 20-inch dowel rod: 2 3/16-inch x 12-inch dowel rod: 2 3/16-inch hole punch Small baby powder or lotion bottle with bottle cap in matching color: 1 or more
baseball diamond stadium blanket SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZE
21 inches x 21 inches MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 1 skein each #0003 pistachio, #0006 sand, #9701 white and #9712 soft blue 10 yds #9729 red ■ Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Markers ■
GAUGE
Square with edging = 4 inches x 4 inches PATTERN NOTES
Team colors can be substituted for soft blue and red. Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
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Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Row 5: With RS facing, join pistachio in first dc,
Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-3 space unless otherwise stated.
Row 6: Rep row 2. Fasten off.
BLANKET Square 1 Rnd 1 (WS): With sand, ch 4, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in ring, ch 3, [2 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (8 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 2: With RS facing, join pistachio in any
ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp as beg ch-3, *dc in each dc across to next ch-3 sp**, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as beg ch-3 made, ch 1, join with dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (counts as last corner sp), turn. (24 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in sp formed by joining dc,
*dc in each dc across to next corner ch-3 sp **, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 corner sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-3 made, ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (last corner made). Fasten off. (40 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Edging
With RS facing, join white in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as beg ch-1, *sc in each of next 10 dc**, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next corner ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in same sp as first sc made, ch 3, join in first sc (last corner made). Fasten off. (48 sc, 4 ch-3 sps) Square 2 MAKE 2. Row 1 (RS): With sand, ch 14, dc in 4th ch from
hook (beg 3 sk chs count as a dc), dc in each rem ch across, turn. (12 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn. Rows 3 & 4: Rep row 2. At end of row 4,
fasten off.
ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.
Edging
With RS facing, join white in sp between first and 2nd dc, ch 1, sc in same sp as beg ch-1, *sc in each of next 10 dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in sp between last 2 dc (corner made), working across next side in ends of rows, work 10 sc evenly sp across, working across bottom, (sc, ch 3, sc) in sp between first 2 dc of row 1 (corner made), working in unused lps of foundation ch, sc in each of next 10 lps, (sc, ch 3, sc) in sp between last 2 dc of row 1 (corner made), working across next side in ends of rows, work 10 sc evenly sp across, sc in same sp as first sc, ch 3, join in first sc (last corner made). Fasten off. (48 sc, 4 ch-3 sps) Square 3 MAKE 2. Row 1 (RS): With sand, ch 14, dc in 4th ch from
hook (beg 3 sk chs count as a dc), dc in each rem ch across, turn. (12 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. Fasten off. Row 3: With RS facing, join pistachio in first dc,
ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn. Rows 5 & 6: Rep row 4. At end of row 6,
fasten off.
Edging
Work same as Edging for Square 2. Square 4 MAKE 2. Rnd 1 (WS): With white, ch 4, join in first ch to
form ring, ch 3, dc in ring, ch 3, [2 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (8 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Row 2 (RS): Now working in rows, with RS
facing, join sand in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (10 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
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Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to next ch-3
sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, dc in each dc across. Fasten off. (14 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
Row 4: With RS facing, join pistachio in first dc,
ch 3, dc in each dc across to next ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, dc in each dc across, turn. (18 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
Row 5: Rep row 3. Fasten off.
(22 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
Edging
With RS facing, join white in unworked ch-3 sp on rnd 1, ch 1, sc in same sp as beg ch-1, working in ends of rows, work 10 sc evenly sp across side, (sc, ch 3, sc) in sp between first 2 dc of row 5 (corner made), sc in each of next 10 dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp (corner made), sc in each of next 10 dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in sp between last 2 dc (corner made), working across next side in ends of rows, work 10 sc evenly sp across side to same sp as beg ch-1, sc in same sp, ch 3, join in first sc. Fasten off. (48 sc, 4 ch-3 sps) Square Five MAKE 2. Rnd 1 (WS): With white, ch 4, join in first ch to
form ring, ch 3, dc in ring, ch 3, [2 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (8 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Row 2: Now working in rows, with RS facing,
join sand in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in each dc across to next ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, dc in each dc across to next ch-3 sp, dc in ch-3 sp. Fasten off, leaving rem sts unworked. (10 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
Row 3: With WS facing, join pistachio in first dc,
ch 3, dc in each dc across to next ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, dc in each dc across, turn. (14 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to next ch-3
sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, dc in each dc across, turn. (18 dc, 1 ch-3 sp)
Row 5: Rep row 4. Fasten off. (22 dc, 1 ch-3 sp) Edging
Work same as Edging for Square 4.
Square Six Make 6 with pistachio and 6 with soft blue. Rnd 1 (WS): Ch 4, join in first ch to form ring,
ch 3, dc in ring, ch 3, [2 dc in ring, ch 3] twice, 2 dc in ring, ch 1, join with dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (counts as last ch-3 sp), turn. (8 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in sp formed by joining dc, *dc
in each of next 2 dc**, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-3, ch 1, join with dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (last corner made), turn. (24 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in sp formed by joining dc, *dc
in each dc across to next corner ch-3 sp**,
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(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in beg corner ch-3 sp, ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (40 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) Edging
Work same as Edging for Square 1.
corner ch-3 sp on current square and in corner ch-3 sp on next square, rep from * around, join in first sc. Fasten off. Rnd 2 (RS): Join red in any sc, *ch 3, sk next sc,
sl st in next sc, rep from * around to last sc, ch 3, sk last sc, join in joining sl st. Fasten off.
Corner Make 1 with pistachio and 3 with soft blue .
Bow Ribbon MAKE 3.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 7 (mark 4th ch), dc in first ch
Finishing
(beg 6 sk chs count as a dc and a ch-3 sp), turn.
Row 2: Ch 6 (see Pattern Notes), dc in sp formed
by beg 6 sk chs, ch 3, dc in marked ch, turn. (3 dc, 2 ch-3 sps)
With red, ch 100, fasten off. Referring to photo for placement, attach Bow Ribbons to Blanket. Tie each into bow. Tack in place to secure. ■ KEY SB Soft blue P Pistachio
Row 3: Ch 6, [dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] twice, dc
in 3rd ch of beg ch-6, turn. (4 dc, 3 ch-3 sps)
Row 4: Ch 6, [dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 3 times,
dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-6, turn. (6 dc, 5 ch-3 sps)
Row 6: Ch 6, [dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 5 times,
dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. Fasten off. (7 dc, 6 ch-3 sps)
Edging
With RS facing, join white in sp formed by beg 6 sk chs of row 1, ch 1, sc in same sp as beg ch-1, work 10 sc evenly sp across to corner ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in ch-3 sp (corner made), work 13 sc evenly sp across bottom to next corner sp, (2 sc, ch 3, sc) in corner sp (corner made), work 10 sc evenly sp across to same sp as beg ch-1, sc in same sp, ch 3, join in first sc (last corner made). Fasten off. Assembly
Follow diagram for placement of Squares. Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide) and with white, sew Squares tog. Border Rnd 1 (RS): Join white in any sc, ch 1, sc in same
sc as beg ch-1, *sc in each sc to next joined corner ch-3 sp, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in
P 6
P 6
P 6
P corner
SB 6
5
2
4
P 6
SB 6
3
1
2
P 6
SB 6
4
3
5
P 6
SB corner
SB 6
SB 6
SB 6
SB corner
Assembly Diagram
dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-6, turn. (5 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)
Row 5: Ch 6, [dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 4 times,
SB corner
bat & ball r attle toy SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES Bat: 8 inches long Baseball: 7 inches in circumference MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 13 yds #0006 sand 5 yds #9701 white 1 yd #9729 red ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Markers ■ 53/4 -inch-circumference cat rattle ball ■ Fiberfill ■ 1/4 -inch x 8-inch-long wooden dowel rod ■
GAUGE
16 sc and 20 rows = 4 inches
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PATTERN NOTE
Weave in ends as work progresses. BAT
Note: Bat is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Knob Rnd 1 (RS): With sand, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
(see illustration) of ch. (6 sc)
Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.
Weave end through sc on last rnd and pull tight to close. Secure end.
Rnd 4: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc]
BASEBALL R ATTLE
Handle Rnd 1: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
6 times. (6 sc)
Rnds 2–13: Rep rnd 1. Rnd 14: 2 sc in next sc (mark last sc made), sc in
each of next 5 sc. (7 sc)
Place dowel rod inside piece, stuff with fiberfill; continue adding fiberfill as work progresses to make bat firm. Barrel Last rnds: *Sc in each sc to 2 sc past marker, 2 sc
in next sc (move marker to last st worked), rep from * around in continuous rnds until there are 18 sc on rnd.
Sweet Spot
Continuing to work in continuous rnds, sc in each sc until piece measures 8 inches from beg. Tip Rnd 1: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc] 6 times.
(12 sc)
Rnd 2: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] 6 times, leaving long
end, fasten off. (6 sc)
Note: Piece is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. of ch. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times. (18 sc) Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc]
6 times. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around. Rnds 6–10: Rep rnd 5. Rnd 11: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
2 sc] 6 times. (18 sc)
Place cat rattle ball inside. Rnd 12: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc]
6 times. (12 sc)
Rnd 13: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] 6 times. Leaving
long end, fasten off. (6 sc)
Weave end through sc on last rnd and pull tight to close. Secure end.
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Finishing
Following chart and with red, embroider straight stitches (see illustration) for laces on Baseball Rattle.
B A
Straight Stitch
Referring to photo for placement, sew Baseball Rattle on Sweet Spot on Bat. ■
BASEBALL CLEATS SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZE
31/2-inch sole
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 15 yds #9712 soft blue 10 yds #9701 white 5 yds each #9729 red and #9727 black ■ Caron Simply Soft Light light (light worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/330 yds/ 85g per skein): 1 yd #0001 white ■ Sizes E/4/3.5mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ 9-inch piece of round cord elastic ■ Markers ■ Matching sewing thread ■
Embroidery Diagram
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GAUGE Size G hook: Rnds 1–4 = 11/2 inches wide x
31/2 inches long
PATTERN NOTES
Cleats
With black, embroider French knots (see illustration) for cleats, having 2 cleats on each side of heel and 4 cleats on each side of toes.
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
B
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Cut round cord elastic in half. Sew ends of each piece together to form two 4-inch rings. SPECIAL STITCH Long single crochet (long sc): Working over next sc,
insert hook in indicated st on 2nd row below, draw up lp to height of working row, yo, draw through both lps on hook.
BASEBALL CLEATS MAKE 2. Sole
Note: Sole is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With G hook and #9701 white,
ch 11, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (mark as toe end), sc in each of next 8 chs, 3 sc in last ch (mark as heel end), working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 8 lps. (22 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of
next 8 sc] twice. (28 sc)
Rnd 3: *[Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] twice, sc in each of next 8 sc, rep from * once. (32 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in each of next 2 sc (mark last sc),
[2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] twice. Leaving lp on hook and leaving 8-inch end, fasten off as follows: Pull lp on hook up till yarn end comes through sc, sk next sc, insert hook from back to front through both lps of next sc, with hook, pull yarn end through st, insert hook from bottom to top of back lp (see Stitch Guide) of last sc made on rnd, with hook, pull yarn end through sc. Weave in yarn end.
French Knot
Shoe Rnd 1 (RS): With RS of Sole facing, join (see
Pattern Notes) soft blue in back lp of marked sc on rnd 4 of Sole, ch 1, sc in same lp as beg ch-1, working in back lps, sc in each sc around, join in first sc, turn. (34 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, working through both lps, sc in
each of first 25 sc (mark last sc made), sc in each of last 9 sc, join in first sc, turn.
Tongue Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, leaving rem sc unworked, turn. (7 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc,
sc in next sc] twice, turn. (5 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 4–6: Rep row 3. Row 7: Ch 1, hold 1 elastic ring in back of
work, working over elastic ring, sc in each sc across, turn.
Rows 8–12: Rep row 3. Leaving long end for
sewing, fasten off.
Sides Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, join soft blue in
marked sc on rnd 2 of Shoe, ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in each of next 21 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (23 sc, 2 ch-1 sps)
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Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec in first sc and in next ch-1
sp, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in each of next 19 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc dec in next ch-1 sp and in last sc, turn. (21 sc, 2 ch-1 sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc dec in first sc and in next ch-1
sp, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, hold elastic ring in back of work, working over elastic ring, sc in each of next 13 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc dec in next ch-1 sp and in last sc, turn. (17 sc, 4 ch-1 sps)
Row 4: Sl st in first sc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, sl
st in next sc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, long sc (see Special Stitch) in each of next 13 sc on 2nd row below, [sl st in next ch-1 sp, sl st in next sc] twice. Fasten off.
Baseball MAKE 2. Rnd 1: With E hook and #0001 white, ch 1,
6 sc in back bar (see illustration) of ch. Do not join. (6 sc)
BASEBALL MITT GLOVES SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZE
21/2 inches wide x 3 inches long MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 26 yds #0008 autumn maize ■ Caron Simply Soft Light medium (light worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/ 330 yds/85g per skein) 2 yds #0014 black ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ 8-inch piece of round cord elastic ■ Matching sewing thread ■ Markers ■
Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around, join in first sc.
Fasten off.
Laces MAKE 2.
Cut a 24-inch strand of red. Finishing
Referring to photo for placement, weave Laces through 8 ch-1 sps on Sides of Cleat. Tie ends of Laces tog and trim off excess yarn. Roll top of Tongue down over ends and sew in place. With red, embroider straight stitches (see illustration) in a “)” shape on one side of Baseball and a “(” shape on opposite side. Sew 1 Baseball to outer side of each Cleat. ■
GAUGE
16 sc and 20 rows = 4 inches B A
Straight Stitch
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
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Cut cord elastic in half. Sew ends of each piece together to form two 31/2-inch rings. SPECIAL STITCH Long single crochet (long sc): Working over next sc,
insert hook in indicated st on 2nd row below, draw up lp to height of working row, yo, draw through both lps on hook.
GLOVE MAKE 2.
Back of Left Hand
Front of Left Hand
Front of Right Hand
Back of Right Hand
Notes: Glove is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With autumn maize, ch 5, 3 sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch, working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 2 lps. (10 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of
next 2 sc] twice. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: *[Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] twice, sc in each of next 2 sc, rep from * once. (20 sc)
FOOTBALL TEAM SPIRIT FLEECE BLANKET SKILL LEVEL
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Rnds 5–12: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 13: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, hold 1 elastic ring
behind work, working over elastic ring, sc in same sc as sl st made, sc in each rem sc around, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off.
FINISHED SIZES Blanket: 30 inches x 30 inches Football Appliqué: 2 inches tall x
31/2 inches long
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 26 yds #9712 soft blue 3 yds each #9750 chocolate and #9755 sunshine 2 yds #9701 white 1 yd #9729 red ■ Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ Blue fleece baby blanket: 30 inches square with rounded corners and blanket stitch edging or 30-inch square of blue fleece and 1 spool of blue sewing thread ■ Matching brown and yellow sewing thread ■
Wrist Edging
Flatten Glove. Join black in sc on side, ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, sc in each of next 7 sc, [long sc (see Special Stitch) in next sc on 2nd rnd below, sc in next sc] 6 times, join in first sc. Fasten off. Note: Mark side of glove with long sc showing as front. Finishing
Referring to diagrams and with black, embroider straight stitches (see illustration) for finger and thumb lines on each side of each Glove. ■
B A
Straight Stitch
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GAUGE
141/2 sts and 171/2 rows = 4 inches
If desired, substitute team colors for soft blue and red and team color for blanket or fleece square.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses.
If using fleece square, prepare square by rounding corners with scissors and, with matching thread, sew around edge using blanket stitch (see illustration).
B A
Blanket Stitch
C
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. BLANKET Edging
With RS facing, join (see Pattern Notes) soft blue in horizontal strand of any blanket stitch on Blanket, ch 1, sc in same sp as joining, ch 2, dc in vertical strand of blanket stitch to right of sc just made, *keeping work flat, sc in
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next horizontal strand of blanket stitch about 1/2 inch from last sc, ch 2, dc in next vertical strand of blanket stitch to right of sc just made, rep from * around, join in first sc. Fasten off. FOOTBALL APPLIQUé Football Row 1 (RS): With chocolate, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch
from hook, turn. (1 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in sk ch of beg ch-2,
turn. (2 sc)
through, insert hook in next sl st, yo, pull through st and all lps on hook, sl st in beg ch-1. Fasten off. Lacing Tie
Cut a 20-inch strand of white. Goal Stand
With sunshine, ch 11, sl st in back bar (see illustration) of 2nd ch from hook, sl st in back bar of each rem ch across. Fasten off.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, sc in beg ch-1,
turn. (3 sc)
Row 4: Rep row 3. Fasten off. (4 sc) Row 5: Join white in first sc, ch 1, sc in same sc
as beg ch-1, sc in each rem sc across, sc in beg ch-1, turn. (5 sc)
Back Bar of Chain
Goal Crossbar & Posts
Row 6: Rep row 3. Fasten off. (6 sc)
With sunshine, ch 31, sl st in back bar of 2nd ch from hook, sl st in back bar of each rem ch across. Fasten off.
Row 7: Join chocolate in first sc, ch 1, sc in same
Team Spirit Band
sc as beg ch-1, sc in each rem sc across, sc in beg ch-1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last sc, sk last
sc, sc in beg ch-1, turn.
Rows 9 & 10: Rep row 8. Row 11: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in each sc across to
last sc, sk last sc, sc in beg ch-1, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 12 & 13: Rep row 11. At end of last row,
fasten off. (4 sc at end of last row)
Row 14: Join white in first sc, ch 1, sc in same sc
as beg ch-1, sc in each rem sc across to last sc, sk last sc, sc in beg ch-1. Fasten off.
Row 15: Join chocolate in first sc, ch 1, sk first
sc, sl st in each of next 3 sts.
Row 16: Ch 1, insert hook in first sl st, yo, pull
through, insert hook in next sl st, yo, pull
With red, ch 4, sl st in back bar of 2nd ch from hook, sl st in back bar of each rem ch across. Fasten off. Finishing
Sew end of last st on Goal Stand to 15th and 16th st on Goal Crossbar & Posts piece. Shape Goal Crossbar & Posts into a “U” shape. For wind indicators, cut two lengths of red, each 1/2 inch long. Sew to top back of each Goal Post, having both lengths going to left. With matching thread, sew Goal on 1 corner of blanket. Sew Team Spirit Band to Goal Stand 1/2 inch under Crossbar. Referring to photo for placement, weave Lacing Tie over rows 8 through 12, using same method as on Football Cocoon. Sew Football Appliqué on blanket, having ball at an angle going between Goal Posts. ■
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FOOTBALL cocoon & cap SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES Cocoon: 211/4 inches long x 20 inches in
circumference
Cap: 61/2 inches long (before turning brim
up) x 13 inches in circumference
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/ 315 yds/170g per skein): 2 skeins #9750 chocolate 1 skein #9701 white ■ Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Markers ■
GAUGE
141/2 sts and 171/2 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. FOOTBALL COCOON End
Note: End is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified. Rnd 1 (RS): With chocolate, ch 1, 6 sc in
back bar (see illustration) of ch. (6 sc)
Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next sc (mark first sc made),
sc in next sc] 3 times. (9 sc)
Note: Move markers up on following rnds.
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Rnd 3: [2 sc in marked sc, sc in each sc to next
marked sc] around. (12 sc)
Rnds 4–12: Rep rnd 3. (39 sc at end of last rnd) Rnd 13: [2 sc in marked sc, sc in each sc to next
marked sc] around, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off. (42 sc)
Rnd 14: Join white in any marked sc, ch 1,
2 sc in same sc as beg ch-1, sc in each sc to next marked sc, [2 sc in marked sc, sc in each sc to next marked sc] around. (45 sc)
Rnds 15–20: Rep rnd 3. (63 sc at end of last rnd) Rnd 21: [2 sc in marked sc, sc in each sc to
next marked sc] around, join in first sc. Fasten off. (66 sc)
Middle
Note: Continue to move markers up on following rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With RS facing, join chocolate in
any marked sc, ch 1, 2 sc in same marked sc as beg ch-1, sc in each sc to next marked sc, [2 sc in marked sc, sc in each sc to next marked sc] around, join in first sc, turn. (69 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, [sc in each st to next
marked sc, 2 sc in marked sc] twice, sc in each sc to first sc, join in first sc, turn. (72 sc)
Note: Remove markers. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first
sc, turn.
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnd 3. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each of first 35 sc, ch 2 (lacing
hole made), sk next 2 sc, sc in each of last 35 sc, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc and in each ch around,
join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first 32 sc, ch 2 (lacing hole
made), sk next 2 sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, ch 2 (lacing hole made), sk next 2 sc, sc in each of last 32 sc, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 9: Rep rnd 7. Rnds 10–14: Rep rnd 3. Rnds 15–56: [Rep rnds 8–14 consecutively]
6 times.
Rnds 57 & 58: Rep rnds 8 and 9. Rnds 59 & 60: Rep rnds 6 and 7.
Rep rnd 3 until piece measures 211/4 inches from beg. At end of last rnd, do not turn. Fasten off. Lacing Tie
With white, make a ch approximately 70 inches long. Fasten off.
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Finishing
Referring to diagram, weave Lacing Tie through lacing holes on front of Cocoon as follows: Pull ch up through hole No. 1, leaving 1 inch of ch inside Cocoon, then push ch down through hole No. 2, up through hole No. 3, etc. Continue following chart till working up through hole No. 19, then push ch underneath all horizontal laces and down through hole No. 20. Leaving 1 inch of ch inside Cocoon, unravel excess chs and weave in end. Sew lacing in place on inside of Cocoon. 19 u
KEY u Up Down
1u
18 d
17 u
16 d
15 u
14 d
13 u
12 d
11 u
10 d
9u
8d
7u
6d
5u
4d
3u 20 d
Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around. (48 sc) Rnds 17–20: Rep rnd 16. Rnd 21: Sc in each sc around, join in first sc.
Fasten off.
Rnd 22: Join chocolate in any sc, ch 1, sc in each
sc around.
Rnds 23–28: Rep rnd 16. Rnd 29: Rep rnd 21. Finishing
On Cap, fold last 4 rnds up to form brim. ■ FOOTBALL r attle car seat str ap covers SKILL LEVEL
2d
Lacing Diagram
Fold top 1 inch of Cocoon down.
FINISHED SIZE
5 inches long x 41/2 inches wide when open MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 13 yds #0003 pistachio 5 yds #9750 chocolate 2 yds #9701 white ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ 13/4 inches tall x 4 inches circumference miniature plastic Easter eggs: 4 ■ 16mm jingle bells: 2 ■ Size 1 snaps: 6 ■ Hot-glue gun ■ Matching sewing thread ■ Markers ■
Cap
Note: Cap is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified.
GAUGE
Rnds 1–15 RS: Rep rows 1–15 of End of
PATTERN NOTES
Cocoon. (48 sc at end of last rnd)
16 sts and 20 rows = 4 inches Weave in ends as work progresses.
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Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 3–23: Rep row 2. Edging
Sl st evenly sp around outer edge of piece, working ch 1 in each corner, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sl st. Fasten off. Turf Lines
With white, sl st a line between rows 8 and 9 and between rows 16 and 17. Football R attle MAKE 2. cover
Note: Cover is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With chocolate, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
of ch. (6 sc)
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. .
Make 2 plastic footballs as follows: Open all 4 plastic eggs. Only tall pointed end of each egg will be used. Place one jingle bell inside one pointed end, apply hot glue around rim of egg, place 2nd pointed end over rim, forming football shape. FOOTBALL FIELD STR AP COVER MAKE 2.
Note: Piece is worked from side to side.
Row 1 (WS): With pistachio, ch 21, sc in back
bar (see illustration) of 2nd ch from hook, sc in back bar of each rem ch across, turn. (20 sc)
Back Bar of Chain
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Rnd 2: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 3 times. (9 sc) Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc]
3 times. (12 sc)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc]
3 times. (15 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around. Rnds 6–11: Rep rnd 5. Rnd 12: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc,
sc in each of next 3 sc] 3 times. (12 sc)
Place 1 plastic football inside. Rnd 13: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
2 sc] 3 times. (9 sc)
Rnd 14: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc]
3 times. Leaving long end, fasten off. (6 sc)
Weave end through sc on last rnd, pull tight to close. Secure end. Laces MAKE 2.
Cut a 20-inch strand of white. Finishing
Sew 3 snaps evenly sp across RS of row 2 and WS of row 22 of each Football Field Strap Cover. Referring to photo for placement, weave Laces over rnds 4 through 12 using same method as on Football Cocoon. Sew Football Rattle to Football Field Strap Cover between Turf Lines. ■ air horn r attle bottle cover SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZE
51/2 inches tall
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 13 yds #9729 red 5 yds #9727 black ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ 16mm jingle bell: 1 ■ Gerber First Essentials 5 oz baby bottle ■ Markers ■
GAUGE
16 sc and 20 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Long single crochet (long sc): Working over next sc,
insert hook in indicated st on 2nd row below, draw up lp to height of working row, yo, draw through both lps on hook.
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BOTTLE COVER
Note: Cover is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1: With red, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar (see
illustration) of ch. (6 sc)
Rnds 5–14: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 15: Loosely sl st in each sc around, join in
first sl st. Fasten off.
Disc Rnds 1 & 2: With black, rep rnds 1 and 2
of Bottle.
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times, join Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times. (18 sc) Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc]
6 times. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, working in back lps
(see Stitch Guide), sc in each rem sc around, sc in back lp of beg sl st.
Rnd 6: Working through both lps, sc in each
sc around.
in first sc. Fasten off. (18 sc)
Horn
Note: Horn is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1: With black and leaving long end for
sewing, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar of ch. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 5: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times. (18 sc)
Rnds 7–11: Rep rnd 6.
Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2.
Rnd 12: [Sc in next sc, long sc (see Special Stitch)
Carefully matching sts, place Disc on Horn opening. Working through both pieces, sl st in each of next 9 sc, place jingle bell inside Horn, sl st in each of last 9 sc. Fasten off.
Rnds 13–15: Rep rnd 6.
Button Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of Bottle.
in next sc on 2nd rnd below, sc in next sc, long sc in next sc on 2nd rnd below, sc in each of next 8 sc] twice.
Rnd 16: *Sc in each of next 8 sc, [long sc in next
sc on 2nd rnd below, sc in next sc] twice, rep from * once.
Rnds 17–20: Rep rnd 6.
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 4: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc]
6 times. Leaving long end, fasten off. (6 sc)
Rnd 21: Sl st in each sc around, join (see Pattern
Weave end through sc on last rnd and pull tight to close. Secure end.
Cap Rnds 1–3: With black, rep rnds 1–3 of Bottle.
Finishing
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
On opposite side of Cap, sew Button to rnds 8 and 9. ■
Notes) in first sl st. Fasten off.
With long end, sew Horn to rnds 8 and 9 of Cap.
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A Star is Born! SHOWER CAKE FINISHED SIZE
22 inches tall x 12-inch-diameter bottom layer MATERIALS
12-inch-diameter cake plate Size 1 disposable diapers: 69 ■ Clear elastic poly bands or rubber bands: 69 ■ Approximately 1/3-inch-wide headwrap: 3 ■ Large head pins or T-pins: 20 ■ 12-inch-long pink princess wand ■ 10-inch Lots to Love Babies® baby doll ■ 3-inch-diameter pink flowers: 6 flowers or more if desired ■ Large pink plastic diaper pins: 2 ■ 12/3 yds 11/2 -inch-wide pink and white decorative ribbon ■ 12/3 yds large yellow rickrack ribbon ■ Small baby lotion bottle with pink cap: 1 or more ■ ■
PICOTS & SHELLS LACE RECEIVING BLANKET SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES Blanket: 30 inches x 30 inches Lace Edging: 3/4 inch wide MATERIALS
Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thead size 10 (350 yds per ball): 1 ball #401 orchid pink ■ Size 8/1.4mm steel crochet hook ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ Pink receiving baby blanket: 30 inches square with rounded corners and hem stitch ■
edging or 30-inch square of pink cotton flannel and 1 spool of pink sewing thread GAUGE
Gauge is not important to this project.
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PATTERN NOTES
If using cotton flannel square, prepare square by rounding corners with scissors and with matching thread, sew around edge using blanket stitch (see illustration).
B A
C
Blanket Stitch
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Picot: Ch 4, sl st in back bar (see illustration) of
2nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in next ch-3 sp.
Back Bar of Chain
Shell: [Dc, ch 1] 3 times in sp indicated. LACE EDGING Rnd 1 (RS): With RS facing, join (see Pattern
Notes) thread in horizontal strand of any hem stitch on blanket, *keeping work flat, ch 3, sl st in next horizontal strand approximately 1/4 inch from last sl st, rep from * around, ending in same st as joining and having a multiple of 3 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, *picot (see Special
Stitches), ch 1, shell (see Special Stitches) in next ch-3 sp, sl st in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, working last sl st in same ch-3 sp as first sl st. Fasten off. ■
CURTAIN CALL FLOWER SOCKS SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED MEASUSREMENT Edging: 3/4 inch wide x 4 inches in length MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft Light light (light worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/330 yds/ 85g per skein): 1 skein #0003 honey ■ Sizes E/4/3.5mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks ■ Tapestry needle ■ 0–6 months bobby socks: 3 pairs ■
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yarn to cuff approximately 1/8 inch from edge, ch 1, sc in same sp as beg ch-1, working all sts 1/8 inch from edge of cuff, [ch 3, sc in cuff] 20 times evenly sp around, ch 3, join in first sc. (21 sc and 21 ch-3 sps)
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Fold top of each sock down to form cuff. Fold cuff down as it will be when sock is worn. SOCK MAKE 6. edging Rnd 1: Holding sock with toe at top and cuff at
bottom, with E hook, join (see Pattern Notes)
Rnd 2: With G hook, *sl st in next ch-3 lp, ch 1,
[dc, ch 1] 3 times in next ch-3 lp, sl st in next ch-3 lp, rep from * around, join in first sl st. Fasten off.
Finishing
Referring to photos, roll each Sock into a flower. For each Sock, fold down cuff and loosely roll up toe end of Sock until just past heel. Then push heel end of roll down inside cuff. Shape flower as desired. ■
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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LACE EDGING Neck Edging
With RS of bib facing, join (see Pattern Notes) thread in hem stitch at right back of corner of neck edge, *working around neck edge, ch 3, sl st in next hem stitch approximately 1/4 inch from last sl st, rep from * around to left back corner. Fasten off. Outer Edging
With RS of bib facing, join thread in hem stitch at right back corner of outer edge of bib, *working around outer edge, ch 3, sl st in next hem stitch approximately 1/4 inch from last sl st, rep from * around to left back corner. Fasten off. ■ FASHION SHOW HEADBAND SKILL LEVEL DAINTY LACE TIAR A bib SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED MEASUSREMENT
10 inches in circumference unstretched MATERIALS
Cascade Yarns® Fixation light (light worsted) weight yarn (13/4 oz/ 100 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball #3077 pink ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook ■ Tapestry needle ■ 3-inch pink clip-on feather flower ■
FINISHED MEASUSREMENT Edging: 1/4 inch wide MATERIALS
Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread size 10 (350 yds per ball): 1 ball #401 orchid pink ■ Size 8/1.4mm steel crochet hook ■ Tapestry needle ■ Pink baby bib with hem stitch edging ■ Optional tiara appliqué, approved for infant use ■
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTES
If using optional appliqué, attach it to front of bib according to manufacturer’s directions. Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for this project. PATTERN NOTE
When working with elastic yarn, crochet with yarn relaxed. Do not stretch yarn when working. headband Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
each rem ch across, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, working in back lps (see Stitch
Guide), sc in each sc across, turn.
Rep row 2 until piece measures approximately 10 inches from beg without stretching and having an even number of rows. At end of last row, fasten off.
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GAUGE With G hook: 16 sts and 20 rows =
4 inches
With smaller size needle:
snugly over Mitten
Finished lace should fit
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Cut elastic cord in half. Sew ends of pieces together to form two 31/2-inch rings. MITTEN MAKE 2. Finishing
Sew ends of first and last rows together to form circle. Sew clip to Headband. ■ EVENING LACE MITTENS SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED MEASUSREMENT
21/2 inches wide x 31/4 inches long MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 1 skein #9719 soft pink ■ Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread size 10 (350 yds per ball) 1 ball #401 orchid pink ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Size 8/1.4mm steel crochet hook ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ 8-inch piece of round cord elastic ■ 20-inch piece of 1/4 -inch-wide pink ribbon ■ Markers ■ Matching sewing thread ■
SOLID MITTEN
Note: Solid Mitten is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With G hook and soft pink, ch 5,
3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch, working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 2 lps. (10 sc)
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Rnd 2: [2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of
next 2 sc] twice. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: *[Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] twice, sc in each of next 2 sc, rep from * once. (20 sc)
Rnd 2: Sl st in each of first 2 chs of next ch-6
sp, sl st in ch-6 sp, *ch 3, sl st in back bar (see illustration) of 2nd ch from hook, ch 1**, sl st in next ch-6 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sl st in same ch-6 sp as beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Rnds 5–12: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 13: Sl st in next sc, hold 1 elastic ring
behind work, ch 1, working over elastic ring, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, sc in each sc around, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off.
Lace
Note: Lace is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With steel hook and orchid pink,
ch 15, sl st in 6th ch from hook, [ch 3, sk next 2 chs, sl st in next ch] 3 times, ch 6, sl st in same ch as last sl st, working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, [ch 3, sk next 2 lps, sl st in next lp] 3 times.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch, *(sl st, ch 6, sl st) in next
ch-6 sp, [ch 3, sl st in next ch-3 sp] 3 times, ch 3, rep from * once, sl st in first ch-6 sp made.
Back Bar of Chain
Finishing
For bows, cut ribbon in half. Join 1 length to 1 Lace Mitten just below Edging; tie in bow and trim ends to desired size. Sew Bow securely in place. ■ GALA NIGHT SLIPPERS SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED MEASUSREMENT
31/4-inch sole
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 1 skein #9719 soft pink ■ Sulky Holoshimmer Thread (250 yds per small snap-spool) 1 spool #6033 light pink ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Markers ■ 1 yd 1/4 -inch-wide pink ribbon ■
Rnd 3: [Ch 6, sl st in next ch sp] 9 times, ch 6,
sl st in first ch-6 sp.
Rnds 4–17: Rep rnd 3.
Place Solid Mitten inside Lace. Note: Lace should cover Mitten but not be longer than Mitten. If additional lace is needed, work more rnds. If less lace is needed, undo rnds till Lace is correct size. Edging Rnd 1: Sl st in same ch-6 sp as last sl st and in
corresponding st on Solid Mitten, *ch 6, sl st in same ch-6 sp as last sl st and next st on Solid Mitten**, ch 6, sl st in next ch-6 sp on Lace and next st on Solid Mitten, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, ch 6, join in first sl st.
GAUGE
Rnds 1–3 = 11/2 inches wide x 31/4 inches long PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
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SLIPPER MAKE 2. Sole
Note: Sole is worked in continous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): Holding 1 strand soft pink and 1
strand light pink thread tog, ch 11, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 8 chs, 3 sc in last ch, working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 8 lps. (22 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of
next 8 sc] twice. (28 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each
of next 2 sc (mark last sc made), 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 9 sc, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off. (32 sc)
Upper Section Rnd 1 (RS): Holding 1 strand of soft pink and 1
strand of light pink thread tog, join in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of marked sc, ch 1, working in back lps, sc in each sc around, join in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, working through both lps, sc in
each sc around, join in first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first 7 sc (mark last sc made), sc
in each of next 4 sc, ch 1, keeping last lp of each dc on hook, dc in each of next 10 sc, yo, draw through all 11 lps on hook, ch 1, sl st in same
sc as last dc made, sc in each of next 5 sc (mark last sc made), sc in each of next 6 sc, join in first sc. Fasten off. Finishing
Cut ribbon in half. Beginning and ending on inside of each Slipper, weave 1 length in and out of sts from 2nd marked st around back of each Slipper to first marked st. Tie ends in bow. Trim to desired length. ■
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Bears and Bears and Bears, Oh My! SHOWER CAKE FINISHED SIZE
21 inches tall x 12-inch-diameter bottom layer MATERIALS
12-inch-diameter cake plate Size 1 disposable diapers: 69 ■ Clear elastic poly bands or rubber bands: 69 ■ Approximately 1/3-inch-wide elastic headwraps: 3 white ■ Large-head pins or T-pins: 15 ■ 10-inch-tall stuffed bear ■ 11/4 yd 11/2-inch-wide yellow & white decorative ribbon ■ Small baby oil or shampoo bottle with yellow Cap: 1 or more bottles ■ ■
BEAR TR ACK SLIPPERS SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED MEASUSREMENT
31/2-inch sole
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 10 yds each #9701 white, #9703 bone and #9750 chocolate ■ Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ 9-inch piece of round cord elastic ■ White sewing thread ■ Markers ■
GAUGE
Rnds 1–4 = 11/2 inches wide x 31/2 inches long PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. Cut elastic cord in half. Sew ends of each piece together to form two 4-inch rings.
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SPECIAL STITCH Long single crochet (long sc): Working over next
sc, insert hook in indicated st on 2nd row below, draw up lp to height of working row, yo, draw through both lps on hook.
SLIPPER MAKE 2. Sole
Note: Sole is worked in continous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 11, 3 sc in 2nd ch
from hook (mark as toe end), sc in each of next 8 chs, 3 sc in last ch (mark as heel end), working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 8 lps. (22 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of
next 8 sc] twice. (28 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc] twice, sc in each of next 8 sc, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] twice, sc in each of next 4 sc (mark last sc for beg of Vamp), sc in each of last 4 sc. (32 sc)
Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc]
twice, sc in each of next 2 sc. Leaving lp on hook and leaving 8-inch end, fasten off as follows: Pull lp on hook up until yarn end comes through st. Sk next st, insert hook from back to front through both lps of next st, pull yarn end through st. Insert hook from bottom to top of back lp of last sc made on rnd 4, pull yarn end through st. Weave in yarn end.
Vamp Row 1 (RS): With RS of Sole facing, join (see
Pattern Notes) bone in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of marked st on rnd 3, ch 1, sc in same back lp as beg ch-1, working around toe end of Sole in back lps, sc in each of next 19 sts, turn. (20 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, working through both lps of sc, sc
in each of first 9 sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each of last 9 sc, turn. (19 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 7 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, turn. (17 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 6 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, turn. (15 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 5 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, turn. (13 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sc, sc dec in
next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 4 sc. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off. (11 sc)
Fold row 6 in half, having first and last st touching. Sew first and last st tog, then continue sewing along top to close opening. Vamp Loop Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, join bone in side
of last st on row 6 of Vamp, ch 1, sc in same place as beg ch-1, sc in side of first st on row 6, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc. Fasten off, leaving
long end for sewing.
Bear Footprint
Referring to photo for placement and with chocolate, embroider satin stitches (see illustration) and straight stitches (see illustration) for Bear Footprint on top of Vamp.
B A
Satin Stitch
Straight Stitch
Heel Row 1 (RS): With RS of Sole facing and leaving
long end for sewing, join chocolate in back lp of first unworked sc on rnd 4 of Sole from Vamp, ch 1, sc in same back lp as beg ch-1, working in back lps, sc in each of next 13 sc, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, working through both lps, 2 sc in
first sc, sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (16 sc)
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Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, hold 1 elastic ring behind work,
working over ring, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, long sc (see Special Stitch) in each
sc on 2nd row below. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.
Finishing
Sew ends of Heel rows to ends of Vamp rows. Fold Vamp Loop to inside, encasing elastic ring. Sew in place. ■ panda bear r attle Blankie pal SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZE
13 inches x 13 inches MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/200g per skein): 1 skein each #9701 white, #9727 black and #0003 pistachio ■ 6-strand embroidery floss 1 skein each black and dark brown ■ Sizes G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ 53/4 -inch-circumference cat rattle ball ■ Fiberfill ■
GAUGE With H hook: Rnds 1–5 = 6 inches With G hook: 16 sc and 20 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES
Slip stitch counts as a stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Leave sts behind post sts unworked. PANDA BEAR Paw MAKE 2. Bottom Rnd 1 (RS): With G hook and white, ch 1, (sc, 2
hdc, 3 sc) in back bar (see illustration) of ch. Do not join. (6 sts)
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Back Bar of Chain
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Rnd 2: (Sc, hdc) in first st, 2 hdc in each of next
2 sts, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next st, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in same st as last sc made and in next st (mark last st), sc in same st as last leg of hdc dec made, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off. (11 sts)
Top Rnd 1 (RS): With G hook, join black in back lp
(see Stitch Guide) of marked st, ch 1, sc in same lp as beg ch-1, working in back lps, sc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 5 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, join in first sc, turn. (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, working through both lps, sc in
each st around, join in first sc, turn.
Rnds 3 & 4: Rep rnd 2. Drop lp from hook. Do
not fasten off.
Press hdc sts of rnd 1 of Top down on Bottom. Working through both pieces and with black, embroider 3 straight stitches (see illustration) over end of Paw to form toes.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 2 sts, sc in each
of next 3 sts, hdc, in each of next 2 sts, join in first hdc, turn.
Rnd 11: Rep rnd 10. Leaving long end for
sewing, fasten off.
With long end, sew Arm closed, keeping long end for sewing to Body. Ear MAKE 2. Row 1 (RS): With G hook and black, ch 4, sc
in 2nd ch from hook, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next ch, sc in last ch. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.
Bear Bottom
Note: Piece is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1: With G hook and white, ch 1, 6 sc in back
bar of ch. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times. (18 sc)
B A
Straight Stitch
Arm MAKE 2. Rnd 1 (RS): Pick up dropped lp from rnd 4 of
Top, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first sc, turn. (11 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first
sc, turn.
Rnds 3–5: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first
2 sc, sc in each rem sc around, join in first sc, turn. (10 sc)
Lightly stuff with fiberfill. Rnds 7–9: Rep rnd 6. (7 sc at end of last rnd)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc]
6 times, join in first sc. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off. (24 sc)
Snout
Note: Snout is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With G hook and white, ch 1, 4 sc in
back bar of ch. (4 sc)
Rnd 2: (Sc, hdc) in next st, 2 hdc in next st,
(hdc, sc) in next st, sc in last st. (7 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in each
of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in each of last 2 sts. (9 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in each
of next 4 sts, hdc in next st, sc in each of last 2 sts. (13 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts,
2 hdc in each of next 6 sts, hdc in each of next
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2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts, join in next st. Fasten off. (19 sts) Head
Note: Wind 2 small balls of black yarn. Work each black section with a separate ball of yarn. Carry white in back of work when not in use. Rnd 1 (RS): With G hook, join white around
post of 9th hdc on rnd 5 of Snout, ch 1, fpsc (see Stitch Guide) around post of same hdc, fpsc around post of each of next 3 sts, [fpsc around post of next st, changing color (see Stitch Guide) to black, fpsc around post of each of next 2 sts, fpsc around post of next st, changing to white, fpsc around post of each of next 2 sts] twice, fpsc around post of each of next 3 sts, join in first st, turn. (19 sts)
st, hdc in next st, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 4 sts, join in first sc. (25 sts) Drop lp from hook. Do not fasten off. Assembly
Referring to photo for placement and with black, embroider satin stitches (see illustration) for nose over rnd 1 of Snout and straight stitches (see illustration on page 32) for mouth just below nose. With dark brown, embroider satin stitches for eyes on rnd 1 of Head.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each of first 2 sts, sc in each
of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, changing to black, hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, (hdc, changing to white, hdc) in next st, 2 hdc in next st, (hdc, changing to black, hdc) in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, hdc in next st, changing to white, hdc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in each of last 2 sts, join in first sl st, turn. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sl st in each of first 2 sl sts, sc in
each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 16 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in each of last 2 sl sts, join in joining sl st, turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sl st in each of first 2 sl sts, sc in next
st, hdc in each of next 18 sts, sc in next st, sl st in each of last 2 sl sts, join in joining sl st, turn.
Rnds 5–7: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 8: Ch 1, sl st in each of next 3 sts, sc in each
of next 2 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in next st] 4 times, hdc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in each of last 3 sts, join in joining sl st turn. (19 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sl st in each of next 3 sl sts, sc in
each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 9 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in each of last 3 sl sts, join in joining sl st, turn.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc in next
Satin Stitch
Sew Ears to rnd 5 of Head. Stuff Snout with fiberfill, placing cat rattle ball inside. Add more fiberfill if needed. Body Rnd 1 (RS): Pick up dropped lp from rnd 10 of
Head, ch 1, sc in each of first 8 sts, hdc in each of next 9 sts, sc in each of next 8 sts, join in first sc, turn. (25 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 8 sts, hdc in each
of next 9 sts, sc in each of next 8 sts, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 9 sts, hdc in each
of next 7 sts, sc in each of next 9 sts, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sl st in each of first 8 sts, sc in
next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, sl st in each of last 8 sts, join in first sl st. Fasten off. (24 sts)
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Bear Blankie Corner Rnd 1 (RS): With H hook and pistachio, ch 4,
5 dc in 4th ch from hook (beg 3 sk chs count as a dc), join in 3rd ch of beg 3 sk chs. Fasten off. (6 dc)
Rnd 2: Join white in any dc, ch 3 (see Pattern
Notes), [fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next st, dc in next st] twice, fpdc around next st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join pistachio in any dc, ch 3, [fpdc
around next st, dc in next st] twice, fpdc around next st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnds 2 and 3. Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off, leaving long end
for sewing.
Finishing
Referring to photo for placement, sew Arms on Body. Sew last rnd of Bear Blankie Corner to last rnd on Bear Body between Arms, wrap bear Arms around Blankie Corner and sew in place. Stuff Body with fiberfill, then sew Bear Bottom to last rnd on Bear Body. BLANKET Rnd 1 (RS): With H hook and pistachio, ch 4,
join in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join white in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in same
sp as beg ch-3, *fpdc around next st, dc in next st, fpdc around next st**, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same corner sp as beg ch-3, ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (last corner made). Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join pistachio in any corner ch-3 sp,
ch 3, dc in same sp as beg ch-3, *[dc in next st, fpdc around next st] across to last st before next corner ch-3 sp, dc in last st**, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same ch-3 corner sp as beg ch-3, ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (last corner made). Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join white in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 3,
dc in same sp as beg ch-3, *[fpdc around next st, dc in next st] across to last st before next corner ch-3 sp, fpdc in last st**, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same ch-3 corner sp as beg ch-3, ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (last corner made). Fasten off.
Rnds 5–10: [Rep rnds 3 and 4 alternately]
3 times.
Rnd 11: Rep rnd 3. Finishing
Place Panda Bear on center of Blanket, facing 1 corner; sew in place. ■ POLAR BEAR FLEECE BLANKET SKILL LEVEL
FINISHED SIZES Blanket: 30 inches x 30 inches Polar Bear Appliqué: 31/2 inches tall x
41/2 inches long
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 10 yds #0003 pistachio 10 yds #9755 sunshine ■ Caron Simply Soft Light light (light worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/ 330 yds/85g per skein) 5 yds #0001 white ■ 6-strand embroidery floss 1 skein black ■ Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ Sewing needle ■ Yellow fleece baby blanket: 30 inches square with rounded corners and blanket stitch edging or 30-inch square of yellow fleece and 1 spool yellow sewing thead ■ White sewing thread ■
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GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. If using fleece square, prepare square by rounding corners with scissors and with matching thread, sew around edge using blanket stitch (see illustration).
B A
C
Blanket Stitch
BLANKET Edging Rnd 1 (RS): With RS facing, join (see Pattern
Notes) sunshine in any horizontal strand of any blanket stitch on blanket, ch 5, sl st in same sp as beg ch-5, keeping work flat, *(sl st, ch 5, sl st) in next horizontal strand approximately 1/2 inch from last sl st made, rep from * around, sl st in same sp as beg ch-5. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With WS facing, join pistachio through
vertical strand of any blanket stitch just below a sl st joining 2 ch-5 sps, *sl st in sl st between the 2 ch-5 sps above, sl st through vertical strands of each blanket stitch to blanket stitch just below next sl st joining 2 ch-5 sps, rep from * around, join in joining sl st. Fasten off.
POLAR BEAR APPLIQUé
Note: Leave long end at beg and end of each body part for sewing. Face Row 1 (RS): With white, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, sc in last ch, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc across, turn. (4 sc) Row 3: Rep row 2. (8 sc) Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next
2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in last sc, turn. (6 sc)
Row 6: Row row 4. Row 7: Sl st in first sc, sc in next sc, hdc in each of
next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in last sc. Fasten off.
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Head
Note: Piece is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
(see illustration) of ch. (6 sc)
Left Arm Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
each rem ch across, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, leaving
rem sc unworked, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 4: Sl st in first sc, sc in next sc, hdc in last sc.
Fasten off.
Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times,
turn. (18 sc)
Body Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each
of next 2 sc] twice, 2 sc in next sc, mark next 3 sc for right ear placement, leaving rem 11 sc unworked, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc dec (see Stitch
Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in last sc, turn. (8 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, sc in beg ch-1,
turn. (9 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 5 & 6: Rep rows 3 and 4.
(10 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, sc in each of
next 8 sc, sc in beg ch-1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 8: Rep row 4. Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, sc in each sc
across, turn. (9 sc)
Rows 10 & 11: Rep row 9. (7 sc at end of
last row)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc,
sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (6 sc)
Row 13: Rep row 12. (5 sc) Row 14: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, sc in next sc,
sc dec in last 2 sc. Fasten off. (3 sc)
Right Arm Row 1 (RS): Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
each rem ch across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next
2 sc, leaving rem sc unworked, turn. (4 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last sc,
2 sc in last sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 5 & 6: Rep row 4. Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first sc, hdc in each of next
2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sc, turn. (4 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first sc, hdc in each of next
2 hdc, sc in last sc. Fasten off.
Left Leg Row 1 (RS): Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in
each rem ch across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sc. Fasten off,
leaving rem sc unworked. (3 sc)
Right Leg Rows 1 & 2: Rep rows 1 & 2 of Right Arm. Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, sc dec
in next 2 sc, turn. (4 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc
across, turn. (5 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next
2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, sc in each rem
sc across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc
across, sc in beg ch-1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, hdc in each of
next 3 sc, sc in last sc, turn. (5 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, hdc in each of
next 2 sts, sc in last st. Fasten off. (4 sts)
Ear MAKE 2.
Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off. (4 sts) Finishing Step 1. With RS facing, sew 1 Ear to marked sts
on right side of Head, sk next 2 sts on Head, sew 2nd Ear to next 3 sts.
Step 2. Referring to photo for placement and
with black, embroider satin stitches for eyes between rows 4 and 5 of face and for nose over row 3. Embroider straight stitches for mouth just below nose.
Step 3. Sew Face on front side of Head, Left Arm
and Left Leg underneath row ends on Body, Right Arm and Right Leg on top of Body.
Step 4. Sew Polar Bear Appliqué on blanket
facing one corner. ■
HIBERNATION TIME COCOON NIGHT SHIRT & CAP SKILL LEVEL
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Tapestry needle ■ 2-inch piece of cardboard ■ Markers ■
FINISHED SIZES Cocoon: 20 inches long x 20 inches in circum-
ference
Cap: 101/2 inches long (before turning brim up)
x 13 inches in circumference
MATERIALS ■
Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 1 skein each #9755 sunshine and #9701 white
GAUGE
141/2 sts and 171/2 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
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When changing colors in Cocoon, do not fasten off. Keep color not being used on WS of work and bring up when needed. For rnds 1–29 of Cap, change colors as for Cocoon. For remaining rnds, fasten off unused color at each color change and weave in ends so when brim is turned up, color changes will not show. COCOON NIGHTSHIRT Bottom Rnd 1 (WS): With white, ch 11, 2 sc in 2nd ch
from hook, sc in each of next 8 chs, 4 sc in last ch, working in unused lps on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 8 lps, 2 sc in same ch as first sc, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc, turn. (24 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in each
of next 8 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, changing color (see Stitch Guide and Pattern Notes) to sunshine in last sc, join in first sc, turn. (32 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in each
of next 12 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, join in first sc, turn. (40 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in each
of next 16 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next 16 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, changing to white in last sc, join in first sc, turn. (48 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in each
of next 20 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next 20 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, join in first sc, turn. (56 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in each
of next 24 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next 24 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, changing to sunshine in last sc, join in first sc, turn. (64 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in each of
next 28 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in each of next 28 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, join in first sc, turn. (72 sc)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, changing to
white in last st, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first
sc, turn.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, changing to
sunshine in last sc, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in first 54 sc, (mark last sc for
center front), sc in each of last 18 sc, join in first sc. Fasten off both colors.
Shirt Tail MAKE 2. Row 1 (WS): With white, ch 29, sc in 2nd
ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (28 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
each sc across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, changing to sunshine, turn. (30 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
each sc across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (32 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in
each sc across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, changing to white, turn. (34 sc)
Row 5: Rep row 3. (36 sc) Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, changing to
sunshine in last sc, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, changing to
white in last sc, turn.
Row 9: Rep row 7. Rows 10 & 11: Rep rows 6 and 7. Fasten off
both colors.
Note: Mark 19th sc of last rnd of 1 Shirt Tail. Body Rnd 1 (RS): Hold WS of Shirt Tail with marked
sc facing RS of Bottom, matching marked sc on Bottom with marked sc on Shirt Tail, join sunshine through marked sts, ch 1, working through both pieces, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, sc in each rem sc on Shirt Tail, holding rem
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Shirt Tail in same manner, sc in each sc around, changing to white in last sc, join in first sc, turn. (72 sc) Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first
Back Bar of Chain
sc, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, changing to
sunshine in last sc, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, changing to
white in last sc, join in first sc, turn.
Rep rnds 2–5 consecutively until piece measures 141/2 inches from beg, ending with a rnd 4. Top Shaping Row 1 (RS): Now working in rows, ch 1, sc in
each sc across, changing to white in last sc, turn. (72 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, changing to
sunshine in last sc, turn.
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc around,
changing to white in last sc, join in first sc, turn. (5 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc around;
join in first sc, turn. (6 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc around
to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, changing to sunshine in last sc, join in first sc, turn. (8 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc around to
last sc, 2 sc in last sc, join in first sc, turn. (10 sc)
Rnds 6–29: [Rep rnds 2–5 consecutively] 6
times. (46 sc at end of last rnd)
Rnd 30: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, changing to
white in last sc, join in first sc, turn.
Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first
sc, turn.
Rep rows 1–4 consecutively until piece measures 20 inches from beg, ending with a row 3.
Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, changing to
Edging
Rnd 33: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first
sunshine in last sc, join in first sc, turn.
With WS facing, ch 1, working around outer edge of opening, sc evenly sp around, working 3 sc in each corner, join in first sc. Fasten off both colors.
Rep rnds 30–33 consecutively until piece measures 101/2 inches from beg. Fasten off.
Shirt Tail Edging
Pompom
With RS facing, join sunshine in any sc on Shirt Tail, ch 1, sc evenly sp around both Shirt Tails, working 3 sc in each corner, join in first sc. Fasten off. Finishing
Fold top 2 inches of Cocoon Nightshirt down to form shirt collar. NIGHT CAP Rnd 1 (WS): With sunshine, ch 1, 4 sc in back bar
(see illustration) of ch, join in first sc, turn. (4 sc)
sc, turn.
Cut 8-inch length of white and set aside. Wrap white around cardboard 50 times and sunshine around 10 times. Carefully slip wound yarn from cardboard, wrap 8-inch length tightly around center of yarn. Cut each end of loops, fluff and trim ends to shape. Finishing
Sew Pompom to top of Cap. Fold bottom edge up 11/2 inches to form brim. ■
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TEDDY BEAR PACIFIER HOLDER
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
SKILL LEVEL
Rnds 5 & 6: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 7: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc,
sc in next sc] 6 times. (12 sc)
FINISHED SIZE Teddy Bear: 3 inches tall
Rnd 8: Rep rnd 2. (24 sc)
MATERIALS
Rnd 9: Hold pacifier clip in front of work with
Caron Simply Soft Light light (light worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/330 yds/85g per skein): 3 yds each #0002 heavy cream and #0005 key lime 1 yd #0001 white ■ 6-strand embroidery floss: 1 skein black ■ Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ■ Pacifier or suspender clip with 11/2 -inchwide attachment ring ■ Pacifier ■ Tapestry needle ■ Markers ■
GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. TEDDY BEAR Head & Body
Note: Head and Body are worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified; mark beg of rnds. Rnd 1 (RS): With heavy cream, ch 1, 6 sc in back
bar (see illustration) of ch. (6 sc)
attachment ring at top, working over ring, sc in each of next 12 sc, working in sc only, sc in each rem 12 sc.
Rnds 10–12: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 13: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next
2 sc] around. (18 sc)
Rnd 14: Rep rnd 4. Rnd 15: Rep rnd 7. Leaving long end for sewing,
fasten off. (12 sc)
Flatten piece with pacifier clip in back. Sew last rnd closed. Snout Rnd 1 (WS): With white, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
of ch. Do not join. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving
long end for sewing.
Ear MAKE 2. Row 1 (RS): With heavy cream, ch 4, sl st in back
bar of 2nd ch from hook, working in back bars, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Fasten off, leaving long end for sewing.
Arm MAKE 2.
Note: End is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join unless specified. Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times. (18 sc)
Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar of
ch, changing color (see Stitch Guide) to heavy cream in last sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of each
sc around.
Rnd 3: Working through both lps, sc in each
sc around.
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around, join (see Pattern
Notes) in first sc. Fasten off, leaving long end for sewing.
Leg MAKE 2. Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
of ch, changing color to heavy cream in last sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Working in back lps, [2 sc in next sc, sc
in next sc] around. (9 sc)
Rnd 3: Working through both lps, sc in each
sc around.
Rnd 4: Rep rnd 3. Rnd 5: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc] around,
join in first sc. Fasten off, leaving long end. (6 sc)
Weave end through sc of last rnd; pull tight to close. Secure end. Strap Row 1: With key lime, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Rep row 2 until piece measures 6 inches from beg. Next row: Ch 15, sk first 2 sc, sl st in last
sc, turn.
Last row: Sl st in back bar of each ch across.
Fasten off.
Stripe
Cut a 25-inch length of heavy cream. Assembly
Referring to photo for placement, sew Snout and Ears to Head. Sew Clip to back of Head if desired. Weave Stripe over and under sts on rows on Strap, forming 3 columns of woven sts.
Flatten each Arm. Sew Arms to bear shoulders. Sew first row of Strap between bear paws, working sts through bear and around pacifier clip ring inside bear. Sew paws to top of Strap. Flatten each Leg into a disc shape, having rnd 1 in center on top. Referring to photo for placement, sew Legs to Bear. Finishing
With black, embroider satin stitches (see illustration) for nose on Snout and eyes on Head; embroider straight stitches (see illustration) for mouth below nose on Snout. With white, embroider satin stitches inside of each Ear. Place loop at end of Strap through Pacifier handle, pull Teddy Bear through loop to secure. ■
Satin Stitch
B A
Straight Stitch
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General Instructions TIME OUT! CHAIR instructions Diaper Roll MAKE 85.
Beginning at waist end, tightly roll each diaper so that only the white part of the diaper shows (see Photo A). Place a rubber band or a clear poly band around middle to hold roll in place (see Photo B).
Step 2. Stretching headwrap, add 12 more Diaper Rolls in one square forming a rectangle of 3 Diaper Rolls by 7 Diaper Rolls; then place 19 additional Diaper Rolls in the other square forming a rectangle of 4 Diaper Rolls by 7 Diaper Rolls (see Photo C). Photo C
Photo A
Step 3. Place both sets on 12-inch square cake board, forming a square of 7 Diaper Rolls by 7 Diaper Rolls (see Photo D). Photo D Photo B
Bottom Layer
Chair Seat
Step 1. Place 2 sets of 9 Diaper Rolls on table, forming 2 (3-by-3) squares. Then place a headwrap around each set.
Step 1. Place 9 Diaper Rolls on table, forming a 3-by-3 square, then place a headwrap around the diaper rolls.
Note: Use 49 Diaper Rolls.
Note: Use 20 Diaper Rolls.
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Step 2. Stretching headwrap, add 11 more Diaper Rolls forming a rectangle of 4 Diaper Rolls by 5 Diaper Rolls.
board (see Photo E). Turn chair legs as needed so that they are supporting cake board (see Photo F). Photo F
Chair Back
Note: Use 10 Diaper Rolls. Place 2 sets of 5 Diaper Rolls on table, forming 2 straight lines, then place a headwrap around each set. Assembly
Note: To show placement of chair dowel rods, photos do not show Baseball Diamond Stadium Blanket over Bottom Layer as described below. Referring to cover photo as guide, place Baseball Diamond Stadium Blanket over Bottom Layer. 20"d
12"d
20"d
12"d
Place Chair Seat on top of 8-inch by 7-inch cake board, pushing dowel rods through Diaper Rolls on Chair Seat corners (see Photo G).
KEY Dowel rod
Photo G Assembly Diagram
Referring to diagram, insert 4 dowel rods through Diaper Rolls on Bottom Layer. Place 1 Diaper Roll on each dowel rod for chair legs. With hole punch, make 1 hole in each corner of 8-inch by 7-inch cake board, 1/2 inch from edge on each side. Place cake board on top of chair legs, pushing dowel rods through holes on cake Photo E
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Place 1 set of Chair Back Diaper Rolls on top of Chair Seat, pushing 20-inch dowel rods through Diaper Rolls on ends of set (see Photos H and I).
Place 2nd set of Diaper Rolls on top of first set (see Photo J). Photo J
Photo H
Finishing Photo I
Note: Instructions for crocheted projects are on pages 2–19. Fold down collar on Football Cocoon. Referring to photo for placement, place Football Cocoon over Chair Back so that Diaper Rolls are inside Cocoon; then fold excess Cocoon to back of chair. Place Football Cocoon Cap on right corner of Chair Back. Lay Football Team Spirit Fleece Blanket on table with WS facing up, fold corner diagonal from Football corner on top of Football corner, forming a triangle, fold folded side of the blanket down about 4 inches several times, making finished blanket about 4 inches tall, adjusting folds as needed. Wrap blanket around Chair Seat with football in front, then pin in back to hold in place. Place 1 Diaper Roll in each Football Rattle Car Seat Strap Cover and place on Chair Seat to form chair rests.
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Arrange Air Horn Rattle Bottle Cover, Baseball Mitt Gloves, Bat and Ball Rattle Toy, Baseball Cleats and powder/lotion as desired on Chair Seat and Bottom Layer.
A Star Is Born Cake
Middle Layer
Note: Use 19 Diaper Rolls. Work same as Bottom Layer through Step 2 (see Photo M).
instructions Diaper Roll MAKE 69.
Photo M
Work same as Diaper Rolls for Time Out! Chair. Bottom Layer
Note: Use 43 Diaper Rolls. Step 1. Place 1 Diaper Roll on table. With roll seams facing in so they don’t show, cluster 6 Diaper Rolls evenly spaced around first Diaper Roll, then place a headwrap around the Diaper Rolls. Step 2. Stretching headwrap as you work, with seams facing in, add 12 Diaper Rolls evenly spaced around the cluster of 7 Diaper Rolls. Step 3. Stretching headwrap a little more, with seams facing in, add 24 Diaper Rolls evenly spaced around the cluster of 19 Diaper Rolls (see Photos K and L). Photo K
Top Layer
Note: Use 7 Diaper Rolls. Work same as Bottom Layer through Step 1 (see Photo N). Photo N
Photo L
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Assembly
Cut a 41-inch length of yellow rickrack ribbon. Place length around Bottom Layer, covering headwrap. Pin ends together in back to hold in place. Cut a 41-inch length of decorative ribbon and place around bottom of Bottom Layer, adjusting yellow rickrack ribbon and headwrap up or down as needed so that decorative ribbon covers bottom edge of yellow rickrack ribbon. Pin ends of decorative ribbon together in back to hold in place. Cut a 19-inch length of both yellow rickrack ribbon and decorative ribbon. Wrap both lengths around Top Layer in same manner. Place Bottom Layer on Cake Plate, then place Middle and Top Layer on top, forming a 3-tier round cake. Finishing
Note: Instructions for crocheted projects are on pages 20–27. Fold Picots and Shells Lace Receiving Blanket down to a height of 4 inches with lace edging in the middle. Wrap Receiving Blanket around Middle Layer. Pin ends together in front to hold in place. Attach 2 pink Diaper Pins at top where ends meet. Arrange Evening Lace Mittens, Curtain Call Flower Socks, Gala Night Slippers, baby lotion and pink flowers on Bottom and Middle Layers, using pins as needed. Dress baby doll in Dainty Lace Tiara Napkin and Fashion Show Headband. Place Baby Doll on Top Layer. Push Wand down inside diaper on Top Layer near Baby’s hand.
BEARS AND BEARS AND BEARS, OH MY! instructions Diaper Roll MAKE 69.
Work same as Diaper Rolls for Time Out! Chair. Bottom, Middle & Top Layers
Work same as Bottom, Middle and Top Layers for A Star is Born Cake. Assembly
Cut a 41-inch length of decorative ribbon. Wrap length around bottom of Bottom Layer, covering headwrap. Pin ends together in back to hold in place. Place Bottom Layer on cake plate, Place Middle Layer and Top Layer on top, forming a 3-tier round cake. Finishing
Note: Instructions for crocheted projects are on pages 28–41. Lay Polar Bear Fleece Blanket on table with WS facing up, fold corner diagonal from Polar Bear corner on top of Polar Bear corner, forming a triangle, fold the folded side of the blanket down about 4 inches at a time until blanket is approximately 8 inches tall. Wrap blanket around Middle Layer so that Polar Bear hangs down over Bottom Layer, adjusting blanket folding as needed. Pin in back to hold in place. Unfold collar on Hibernation Time Cocoon Nightshirt. Fold Nightshirt in half lengthwise; wrap Nightshirt around Top Layer. Pin in place. Arrange Bear Track Slippers, Panda Bear Rattle Blankie Pal, Teddy Bear Pacifier Holder and baby oil/shampoo on Bottom and Middle Layers, using pins as needed. Place Hibernation Time Cocoon Night Cap on bear. Place bear on Top Layer. ■
S t i tc h G u i d e S t i t C h A B B R e v i At i o n S
beg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . begin/begins/beginning bpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back post double crochet bpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post single crochet bptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back post treble crochet CC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contrasting color ch(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chain(s) ch- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refers to chain or space previously made (i .e ., ch-1 space) ch sp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain space(s) cl(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cluster(s) cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter(s) 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 fpdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post double crochet fpsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post single crochet fptr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front post treble crochet g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram(s) hdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet hdc dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase/increases/increasing lp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .loop(s) MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .main color mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .millimeter(s) oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce(s) pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . popcorn(s) rem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remain/remains/remaining rep(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .repeat(s) rnd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round(s) RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right side sc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochet (singular/plural) 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 st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es) tog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .together tr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochet trtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .triple treble WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong side yd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard(s) yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over
For more complete inFormation, visit AnnieSCAtAlog.CoM/StitChguide Reverse single crochet (reverse sc): ch 1, sk first st, working from left to right, insert hook in next st from front to back, draw up lp on hook, yo, and draw through both lps on hook . Chain (ch): Yo, pull through lp on hook .
Front loop
Single crochet (sc): insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through both lps on hook .
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Back loop
Front post stitch (fp): Back post stitch (bp): When working post st, insert hook from right to left around post of st on previous row . Back
Slip stitch (sl st): insert hook in st, pull through both lps on hook .
Chain color change (ch color change) Yo with new color, draw through last lp on hook .
Front post of stitch
half double crochet (hdc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook .
double crochet (dc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] twice .
YA R n C o n v e R S i o n ounCeS to gRAMS gRAMS to ounCeS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .4 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 .7 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 .0 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13/4 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 .4 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/2 u n i t e d S t At e S sl st (slip stitch) sc (single crochet) hdc (half double crochet) dc (double crochet) tr (treble crochet) dtr (double treble crochet) skip
Front loop (front lp) Back loop (back lp)
treble crochet (tr): Yo twice, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] 3 times . double treble crochet (dtr): Yo 3 times, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] 4 times .
united KingdoM sc (single crochet) dc (double crochet) htr (half treble crochet) tr (treble crochet) dtr (double treble crochet) ttr (triple treble crochet) miss
double crochet color change (dc color change) Drop first color, yo with new color, draw through last 2 lps of st .
Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook .
half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook .
double crochet decrease (dc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook .
treble crochet decrease (tr dec): Holding back last lp of each st, tr in each of the sts indicated, yo, pull through 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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INCHES INTO MILLIMETRES & CENTIMETRES (Rounded off slightly)
Metric Conversion Charts
inches 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
METRIC CONVERSIONS yards
x
yards
x
inches inches inches
x
.9144
=
metres (m)
91.44
=
centimetres (cm)
x
2.54
=
centimetres (cm)
x
25.40
=
millimetres (mm)
=
metres (m)
.0254
centimetres
x
.3937
=
inches
metres
x
1.0936
=
yards
7/8 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2
mm 3 6 10 13 15 20 22 25 32 38 45 50 65 75 90 100 115
cm
inches
cm
inches
cm
inches
cm
0 .3 0 .6 1 1.3 1.5 2 2.2 2.5 3.2 3.8 4.5 5 6.5 7.5 9 10 11 .5
5 5 1/2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
12.5 14 15 18 20.5 23 25.5 28 30.5 33 35.5 38 40.5 43 46 48.5 51
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
53.5 56 58.5 61 63.5 66 68.5 71 73.5 76 79 81.5 84 86.5 89 91.5 94
38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
96.5 99 101.5 104 106.5 109 112 114.5 117 119.5 122 124.5 127
KNITTING NEEDLES CONVERSION CHART Canada/U.S.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
101/2
11
13
15
Metric (mm)
2
21/4
23/4
31/4
31/2
33/4
4
41/2
5
51/2
6
61/2
8
9
10
CROCHET HOOKS CONVERSION CHART Canada/U.S.
1/B
2/C
3/D
4/E
5/F
6/G
8/H
9/I
10/J
10½/K
N
Metric (mm)
2.25
2.75
3.25
3.5
3.75
4.25
5
5.5
6
6.5
9.0
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