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Stitch Guide
Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Example of 2-sc dec Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts
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Beaded Summer Bandanna
Easy 18 inches wide x 9¾ deep • King Cole Subtle Drifter light (DK) weight cotton/wool/acrylic yarn (3½ oz/328 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #4395 mustard • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • American Woodcrafters Supply pai
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Summer Sunset Afghan
Confident Beginner 52 inches wide x 60 inches long • Premier Yarns Basix medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/359 yds/200g per skein): 2 skeins each #1115-60 maize, #1115-49 goldenrod, #1115-11 rose and #1115-63 salmon 1 skein each #1115-21 egg
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SUMMER FLOWER COASTERS & SAMBA MAT
Easy Coaster: 4¼ inches in diameter Mat: approximately 9 inches wide x 7 inches tall, excluding fringe • Cascade Yarns Nifty medium (worsted) cotton (3½ oz/185 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each #11 lime, #22 yellow, #31 sea green, #53 papaya and #24
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Buyer's Guide
Due to the ever-changing nature of the yarn and craft industry, it may be impossible to find the exact yarn and craft products used in the designs shown in this publication. Crochet World magazine makes every effort to provide an accurate and complet
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MAKING CROCHET GARMENTS That Fit Part 3: GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
How a garment is constructed is going to tell you a lot about where you need to adjust for the fit you want. As a rule, it is best to add changes along the sides of the body and the underside seam of the sleeves. All construction styles can be adjust
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Prickly Pear Child Set
Moderately Challenging Top: U.S. child size 2 [4, 6, 8, 10] Hat: Small [medium, large] Bag: One size Instructions given to fit Top and Hat size small; changes for other sizes are in [ ]. Top Chest Circumference: 21¾ [22¾, 25¾, 27¾, 29¾] inches Top Le
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First ROW
Summer is a time of year when many stitchers lose their crochet mojo. Maybe it's not so much that they lose their mojo as much as it is that they just want to be outside enjoying the weather. We don't blame you there! The sunshine can be hard to resi
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Picnic Bowl Covers
Confident Beginner Small: 5 inches square Medium: 10½ inches square Large: 16 inches square • Omega Eulali super fine (fingering) weight mercerized cotton yarn (3½ oz/394 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball each #68 royal blue, #32 coral and #83 chartreuse •
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By The Beach Drink Cozy
Intermediate Fits 12-oz cans and most small to medium fountain-drink cups Cozy: 3½ inches tall Bottom diameter: 3¾ inches Top diameter: 4½ inches Hand Strap: 1¼ inches wide • Bernat Maker Home Dec bulky (chunky) weight cotton/nylon yarn (8¾ oz/317 yd
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Mermaid Can Cozy
Easy 3 inches in diameter x 4½ inches tall, not counting Tail Fin. Note: Cozy fits most standard-size cups/cans. Tail Fin adjusts to fit the arms of most beach/lawn chairs. • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/19
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Earbud Case
Confident Beginner Approximately 2¼ inches wide x 2¾ inches long with flap closed • Medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn: 20–30 yds color of choice • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Sewing needle • Stitc
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Fruit Softies
Easy Lemon: 6 inches tall x 4½ inches wide Strawberry: 6 inches tall x 5 inches wide, excluding feet • Premier Yarn Retro Velvet bulky (chunky) weight polyester yarn (9¾ oz/306 yds/280g per skein): 1 skein each #1088-15 yellow, #1088-08 ruby, #1088-1
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Standard Yarn Weight System
*Guidelines only: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and hook sizes for specific yarn categories. ■
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C2c Island Vibes Throw
Intermediate 55 inches long x 45 inches wide • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yards/198g per skein): 3 skeins #0259 flamingo 2 skeins each #0505 Aruba sea and #0235 lemon 1 skein each #0311 white and #0234 saffro
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Lacy Stars Runner
Easy 42½ inches wide x 17¼ inches tall • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton thread (122 yds per ball): 4 balls each #669 poppy red and #652 royal blue 2 balls #601 snow white • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry ne
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Bloom Pillow
Easy 13 inches square • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3½ oz/200 yds/100g per ball): 2 balls #0469 storm blue 1 ball #0461 living coral • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry nee
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MUSHROOM PINCUSHION & PROJECT BAG
Easy Pincushion: 5¾ inches long x 5¾ inches wide x 3½ inches tall Basket: 4 inches long x 4 inches wide x 5 inches tall Connection Piece: 2½ inches wide x 2 inches long • Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport light (sport) weight superwash merino wool ya
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Skill Levels
Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches, with little or no shaping. Projects for new crocheters who are comfortable with the beginner basic stitches and are ready to combine them into short pattern sequences. Skills include simple inc
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Ethel Doily
Intermediate 17¼ inches in diameter • Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat lace (lace) weight mercerized cotton yarn (⅞ oz/153 yds/25g per ball): 3 balls #505 linen 1 ball #179 topaz • Size 9/4/1.25mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestr
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Summer Petals Vest
Intermediate Instructions given fit woman's size X-small/small; changes for medium/large, X-large and 2X-large/3X-large are in [ ]. Bust: 42 [50, 54, 60] inches Length: 28 [28, 28, 30] inches • Omega Sinfonia light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn
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Blossoming Flowers Shawl
Intermediate 60 inches wide across top x 30 inches deep at center • Berroco Vintage Sock super fine (fingering) weight acrylic/wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/437 yds/100g per hank): 2 hanks #12076 rhubarb • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obta
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Mariner Throw
Intermediate 44 inches wide x 60 inches long • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 2 skeins each #3862 jade, #0656 real teal and #0313 Aran 1 skein #0505 Aruba sea • Size K/10½/6.5mm crochet hook or size
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Editor's Faves
Susan Bates hooks are a classic for a reason. The handles on the Soft Ergonomic line are a smooth charcoal gray. They're soft to the touch and incredibly comfortable to hold. The ergonomic shape also eases the strain crocheting can place on your hand
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Beach Spa Set
Confident Beginner Washcloth: 8¼ inches square Bath pouf: Approximately 4½ inches in diameter with 6½-inch hanging lp Shells: 2¾ inches wide x 3¼ inches long • Círculo Yarns Apolo Eco 4/4 light (DK) weight cotton/other fibers yarn (7 oz /342 yds/200g
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Patriotic Wreath
Easy 15 inches in diameter • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #319 cherry red, #316 soft white and #385 royal • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook • 12-inch-diameter plastic foam wreath • 1
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Seaside Sundress
Intermediate Instructions given fit woman's size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Bust: 28¾ inches (X-small) [32½ inches (s
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Oceanic Trio
Easy Body: 4 inches wide x 2½ inches tall • Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2½ oz/120 yds/71g per ball): 1 ball each #100001 white, #101317 hot purple, #100095 red, #101699 tangerine, #101712 hot green, #101133 teal and #10001
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PINEAPPLE & ROSE DOILY
Intermediate 7 inches wide x 15 inches long • Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 1 ball each #622 pink med, #602 natural and #681 pistachio green lt • Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Rnds 1–4= 1½ inches
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