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    Crochet for Play: 80 Toys for Make-Believe
    Crochet for Play: 80 Toys for Make-Believe
    Crochet for Play: 80 Toys for Make-Believe
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    Crochet for Play: 80 Toys for Make-Believe

    By Sarah Pawlowski

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    Crochet fun for everyone! Kids love to play grown-up, and with the crocheted toys in this book, they can pretend to be a doctor, hairdresser, carpenter, mail carrier, policeman, gardener, painter, or make-up artist. Quick and easy to crochet, the 80 patterns for fun-to-play-with items include such imaginative toys as a hair dryer, hammer and nails, carrots and other vegetables, watering can, stethoscope and doctor bag, handcuffs, walkie-talkies, and much, much more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRowmanLittlefield
    Release dateAug 27, 2019
    ISBN9780811768818
    Crochet for Play: 80 Toys for Make-Believe

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      Crochet for Play - Sarah Pawlowski

      SARAH PAWLOWSKI

      Crochet FOR PLAY

      80 Toys for Make-Believe

      STACKPOLE

      BOOKS

      Guilford, Connecticut

      Published by Stackpole Books

      An imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.

      4501 Forbes Blvd., Ste. 200

      Lanham, MD 20706

      www.stackpolebooks.com

      Distributed by NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK

      800-462-6420

      Copyright © 2018 Edition Michael Fischer GmbH, www.emf-verlag.de

      This edition of Spiel mit! Traumberufe häkeln first published in Germany by Edition Michael Fischer GmbH in 2018 is published by arrangement with Silke Bruenink Agency, Munich, Germany.

      Cover, layout, typesetting: Silvia Keller

      Product management: Anna Zwicklbauer

      Editing: Regina Sidabras, Berlin, Germany

      Translation: Katharina Sokiran

      Photographs: SHOT FOTOGRAFIE, Katja Schubert, Munich, Germany

      Backgrounds: © Kostikova Natalia/Shutterstock (pages 6, 7), © Perekotypole/Shutterstock (all others)

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote passages in a review.

      The contents of this book are for personal use only. Patterns herein may be reproduced in limited quantities for such use. Any large-scale commercial reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of the publisher.

      We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of these instructions. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.

      ISBN 978-0-8117-3841-5 (paperback)

      ISBN 978-0-8117-6881-8 (e-book)

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2019937013

      frn_fig_002.jpg The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992.

      First Edition

      Printed in Slovak Republic

      Contents

      Preface

      Basics

      Before You Begin

      Basic Stitches

      Seaming & Embellishing

      Difficulty Levels & Abbreviations

      Projects

      At the Post Office

      Envelope

      Large Envelope & Postage Stamp

      Package

      Mailbox

      Envelope Moistener

      Pencil

      Rubber Stamp

      Ink Pad

      At the Hairdresser’s

      Hair Dryer

      Straightening Iron

      Comb

      Round Hairbrush

      Curlers

      Styling Clips

      Scissors

      Hair Band with Flowers

      For Little Painters

      Paint Can

      Putty Knife

      Paintbrush

      Paint Roller

      Bucket Grid

      Bucket

      At the Beauty Salon

      Lipstick

      Nail Polish

      Washcloth

      Compact

      Makeup Brush

      Cream Jar

      Tissue Box

      Cotton Pads

      For Little Carpenters

      Hammer and Nail

      Screwdriver

      Pliers

      Saw

      Folding Ruler

      Wrench

      Bubble Level

      Screw

      Nut

      In the Garden

      Planter

      Seedlings in Potting Soil

      Carrot & Radish

      Onion

      Watering Can

      Seed Packet

      Planting Stick

      Hand Rake

      Hand Trowel

      At the Doctor’s Office

      Stethoscope

      Blood Pressure Monitor

      Syringe

      Thermometer

      Otoscope

      Reflex Hammer

      Tongue Depressor

      Bandage & Band-Aid

      Prescription Bottle

      Pill Blister Pack

      Doctor’s Bag

      At the Police Station

      Handcuffs

      Traffic Paddle

      Walkie-Talkie

      Police Shield

      Thank You!

      About the Author

      Preface

      In 2015, I discovered my passion and talent for crocheting. Ever since then, hardly a day goes by when I don’t grab a crochet hook. From hats to children’s clothing, organizers, scarves, and shawls, to even a fully equipped toy kitchen and store—so far, I’ve hooked almost everything imaginable. Crocheting is a wonderful hobby, and being able to have a finished object, created with your own hands, after just a short amount of time is so rewarding!

      Inspired by my daughter, who is four years old, and with a lot of attention to detail, I have designed the projects in this book. It will take you off into the world of dream jobs: doctor, handyperson, or hairdresser, for example. In this book, you can find patterns to make lots of exciting toy sets that girls and boys alike will be thrilled to play with. With just a crochet hook, yarn, and a small amount of stuffing, you will be making these beautiful toys in no time.

      I wish you much fun when re-creating these projects!

      Sarah Pawlowski

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      Basics

      Everything needed to re-create the pictured props for eight dream jobs will be explained here, from tips for crocheting in the round and in rows to step-by-step instructions for all basic stitches and finishing details.

      Before You Begin

      Materials

      For the crocheted pieces in this book, I’ve mostly used the cotton yarn Camilla, by Woll Butt, and in a few cases, Catania, by Schachenmayr. Both yarns have a yardage of 138 yd/125 m per 1.75 oz/50 g cotton and are ideally suited. If these are not available to you, choose a similarly plied, sport-weight cotton yarn of similar yardage/weight and gauge. In some instances, I’ve additionally used Brazilia, by Schachenmayr. Should this novelty yarn not be available, suitable alternatives are listed.

      I have worked using crochet hooks in sizes 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm. If you do not have these sizes, try a US B-1 (2.25 mm), C-2 (2.75 mm), or D-3 (3.25 mm) hook. Finished size for most of these projects is not critical since they are toys, so a slight variation will not matter. Hook sizes used are individually listed in each pattern. If you want to substitute a different yarn than the one used for the sample, please refer to the ball band of the yarn, and choose the smallest hook size listed.

      A significant number of crochet projects require stuffing material. I have used washable polyester fiberfill.

      Since all crocheted pieces, with a few exceptions, are intentionally made of yarn and fiber-fill only, they can later be laundered in the washing machine without any problems. I rec ommend placing them into a mesh wash bag in the delicate cycle. As an additional precaution, please always refer to the care instructions on the yarn label.

      For closing openings in the crocheted pieces and weaving in ends, I’ve used a tapestry needle appropriate for the yarn weight. Additionally needed are scissors, a few stitch markers, the occasional button, and a small amount of craft wire or a few pieces of pipe cleaners (chenille stems).

      Brief Overview of Supplies

      Most projects will use some or all of the following:

      » cotton yarn

      » novelty yarn

      » crochet hooks, 2.5 mm and/or 3.0 mm

      » polyester fiberfill

      » tapestry needle

      » stitch markers

      » scissors

      » pipe cleaners or craft wire

      » buttons

      Typically, crochet patterns will list a gauge that shows how many rows and stitches are in a square of 4 in × 4 in/10 cm × 10 cm. For the projects in this book, I have intentionally omitted listing a gauge since the exact finished sizes of the items are not crucial. They should just be worked in a similar yarn with comparable yardage/weight and using a crochet hook in a matching size.

      Important Tips

      For every pattern, please read through all of the instructions before you begin, making sure to use the hook size and either the listed yarn or a similar one, and check whether any additional materials are required.

      Crocheting in the Round

      When crocheting in the round, each round starts with the indicated number of chains for height adjustment and is joined with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round at the end. This is especially useful for pieces crocheted in several colors since it creates a clean color transition. Rounds worked in single crochet stitches always start with 1 chain for height adjustment, half double crochet rounds with 2 chains, and double crochet rounds with 3 chains. The correct number of height adjustment chains is always listed in the pattern.

      Work is usually not turned when crocheting in the round, except when mentioned otherwise.

      Starting with an adjustable magic ring: Form an adjustable magic ring, work the appropriate number of chains for height adjustment, and then work the listed number of stitches into the ring. End the round with a slip stitch into the first stitch.

      Starting with a beginning chain: Work the required number of chains. If single crochets are to be worked in the first row after the chain, the last chain worked will be the chain for height adjustment. Crochet the required number of stitches into the chain, working either 2 or 3 stitches into the last chain as stated in the instructions. Now, continue into the unused loops on the other side of the chain. When you have reached the end of the round, join with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round.

      Working an edging around crocheted pieces: Sometimes, you will first crochet in turned rows, and later add an edging around the whole piece, usually in single crochet. In the first edging round, work as follows: After having completed the last row, do not turn your work. Chain 1 for height adjustment; then work the listed number of stitches on every side of the crocheted piece. The first and last stitch of the first and last row are the corner stitches. Into these corner stitches, work either 2 or 3 stitches, depending on the pattern. End the round with a slip stitch into the first stitch.

      Working into Front and Back Loops

      In some cases, you will work over the same round twice, first working only into one of the 2 loops of the stitch (either the back or front loop), and then into the unused loop of the same stitch during the second pass. These rounds will be marked a or b after the round number.

      Spiral Rounds

      All patterns in this book are written for joined rounds. If you prefer to crochet in spiral rounds instead, you can skip both the chain for height adjustment at the beginning, and the slip stitch at the end of the round. If doing so, place a piece of contrasting color yarn into the beginning of the round to make counting spiral rounds easier.

      Crocheting Back and Forth in Rows

      When crocheting in rows, work is turned at the end of each row. Before turning, here, too, the appropriate number of height adjustment chains has to be worked. To reach the required height, this will be 1 chain for single crochet rows, 2 chains for half double crochet rows, and 3 chains for double crochet rows. If, in a few cases, turning without turning chains is necessary, this, too, will be specially mentioned in the pattern.

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