Chain Reaction

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Its more than just an afghanits a chain reaction! The Chain Reaction Afghan was a yearlong print and online project that brought together the work of professional and emerging designers in a single afghan. The completed afghan will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a select charity. In this collaborative project, we created an afghan with twenty unique squares. We asked some of your favorite designers to create half of the squares. We provided pictures and patterns for those collaboration ten in the Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 issues of Interweave Crochet.
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Editorial Director Karin Strom Consulting Executive Editor Marilyn Murphy Editor Marcy Smith Managing editor Laura Rintala Assistant Editor Toni Rexroat Project Editor Sarah Read Editorial Assistant Kathy Mallo Technical EditorS Nadine Foreman, Julie Armstrong Holetz, Susan Jeffers, Lisa Naskrent, Dee Neer, Nancy Shroyer, Carolyn VanOstran, Christine Vitron Copy editor Laurel Robinson
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The rest of the afghan was designed by you! Thats right. Readers uploaded their original designs for a 12-inch square to the gallery at CrochetMe.com. Ten reader-designed squares were selected for publication for the Winter 2010 and Spring 2011 issues of Interweave Crochet. Now, those twenty square designs have been collected together into this one eBook! Plus, you will get the instructions for creating the final afghan. Want some more afghan fun? Visit CrochetMe.com and discover stories of others charity blankets they have made, alone or with a group, as well as pictures of finished charity blankets.
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Chain Reaction Afghan Project Yarn Color Guide: (A) Blue (B) Cream (C) Green (D) Orange (E) Purple (F) Red 732 yd [669m] 999 yd [913m] 1266 yd [1158m] 814 yd [744m] 1108 yd [1013m] 594 yd [543m]
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Circles Squared Page 2 1 Double Twist PAge 2 2 Framed Flower PAge 3 3 Making Links PAge 3 4 Tunisian Cables PAge 5 5 otus Blossom PAge 6 6 L Woven Arrowheads PAge 7 7 Picture Frame PAge 7 8 og Cabin Petals PAge 9 9 L apestry Crochet Heart PAge 10 10 T Woven Threads PAge 11 11 Circle Star PAge 11 12 ircles Around PAge 13 13 C Interwining Loops PAge 13 14 Zigzag PAge 14 15 Snow at Midnight PAge 16 16 illy Dahlia PAge 18 17 D Ripples on a Coral Reef PAge 19 18 Over Under Square PAge 20 19 Lace Square PAge 21 20
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circle, join in next st, 14 hdc, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join16 hdc. Fasten off. Last circle: Beg as for center circle. Rnd 1: Ch 2, sk next st on center circle, join in next st, hdc in working circle, sk next st on adjoining circle, join in next st, 13 hdc in working circle, sk next st on first circle, join in next st, hdc in working circle, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join16 hdc. Fasten off. Note: You should have 11 unworked sts on each of 8 circles.
Circles Squared
Kathy Merrick
Finished Size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn (about
): cream (B), blue (A), 175 yd [161 m]; orange (D), purple (E), green (C). Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 13 sts and 9 rows = 4" in hdc; first rnd of circles = 4" across.
Second rnd of circles: First circle: Work circle, joining 3 sts to 3 center sts of 1 circle of first rnd as foll: With B, beg as for center circle. Rnd 1: Ch 2, [sl st, hdc] 3 times to 3 center sts on circle on previous rnd, 12 hdc, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join. Fasten off. Subsequent circles: Working counterclockwise around first rnd of circles joining 3 sts to 3 center sts of previous rnd and 3 sts to side of adjoining circle, work next circle as foll: With B, beg as for center circle. Rnd 1: Ch 2, [sl st, hdc] 3 times to 3 center sts on next circle on previous rnd, sk next st on previous circle, [sl st, hdc] 3 times to 3 side sts on adjoining circle, 9 hdc, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join. Fasten off. Corner circle: With appropriate color, ch 2, sk next st on previous circle, [sl st, hdc] 3 times to 3 side sts on adjoining circle, 12 hdc, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join. Fasten off. Cont working circles in color sequence, joining 2 B circles bet each corner circle. Note: You should have 8 side circles of B each with 5 unworked sts and 4 corners circles each with 9 unworked sts12 circles. Border: Rnd 1: With A, join in center st of any corner circle, (ch 3, hdc) in same st, *hdc in next 4 sts, [hdc in joining st bet next 2 circles, hdc in next 5 sts] 2 times, hdc in next 4 sts of corner circle, **(hdc, dc, hdc) in center st; rep from * 3 times, ending at ** on last rep, hdc in same st as beg ch-3, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join96 sts. Fasten off.
Rnds 25: Working 1 rnd with D, 1 rnd with E, 1 rnd with D, and 1 rnd with B, join in center st of any corner, (ch3, hdc) in same st, *hdc in each st to next corner, **(hdc, dc, hdc) in center st; rep from * 3 times ending last rep at **, hdc in same st as beg ch-3, sl st in beg ch-3 to join128 sts. Do not fasten off B at end of Rnd 5. Rnd 6: With B, ch 5, 2 dc in same st, *[sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next st] 4 times; sk next 2 sts; sc in next 3 sts [sk next 2 sts, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next st] 4 times; sk next 2 sts; (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next st; rep from * 3 times, dc in same st as beg ch-5, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. Fasten off. Kathy Merrick, creator of the fabulous Babette Blanket, is author of Crochet in Color (Interweave, 2009).
Note Square is made of small circles joined as you work, then finished with border. Square Center circle: With B, wrap yarn around index finger 3 times, slide resulting circle off finger, sl st in circle. Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), work 15 hdc in circle, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join16 hdc. Fasten off. First rnd of circles: First circle: With B, work as for center circle. Rnd 1: Ch 2, join with sl st in hdc on center circle, 15 hdc, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join16 hdc. Fasten off. Subsequent circles: Working counterclockwise around center circle and using photo as guide for color placement, work 6 more circles as foll: Beg as for center circle. Rnd 1: Ch 2, sk next st on center circle, join in next st, hdc, sk next st on previous
Double Twist
Drew Emborsky
): green (C). 300 yd [275 m]; Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 18 sts and 10 rows = 4" in st patt.
Note Cables are formed with front post and back post crochet st in a single-row rep. Let gauge swatch rest for at least an hour before measuring. Post st will pull inward.
Square Fdc (see Glossary) 54, turn. Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc throughout), *sk next st, FPdc (see Glossary) in next st, FPdc in skipped st; BPdc (see Glossary) in next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st, turn54 sts. Rows 228: Rep Row 154 sts. Row 29: Ch 2, *FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, hdc in top of beg ch-254 sts. Fasten off.
Drew Emborsky is author of The Crochet Dudes Designs for Guys (Lark Books, 2008).
Framed Flower
Edie Eckman
): blue (A), green (C), 150 yd [138m]; cream(B). Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge Rnds 15 = 4" square.
Stitch Guide
Bead st: Insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 1 lp] 3 times, yo and draw through 2 lps.
Square With C, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 1, (does not count as st), 6 sc in ring, sl st in first sc to join. Rnd 2: Ch 1, [sc blo, ch 12] 2 times in each sc around, sl st in first sc to join12 petals. Fasten off.
Flower center: Join B in front lp of any sc from Rnd 1, *ch 8, sl st flo in next sc; rep from * around, sl st in first sl st to join6 ch-8 lps. Fasten off. Rnd 3: Join A in any sc of Rnd 2, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same st, *[ch 1, sc in next sc (holding petals to front)] 2 times **, ch1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next st (corner made); rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in first sc to join (counts as last ch-1 sp)16 sc, 12 ch-1 sps, and 4 ch-3 sps. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first sp, *ch 1, (sc, ch6, sc) in corner sp**, [ch 1, sc in next sp] 3 times; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, [ch 1, sc in next sp] 2 times, ch1, sl st in first sc to join20 sc, 16 ch-1 sps, and 4 ch-3 sps. Fasten off. Rnd 5: Join A in any corner sp, sc in sp, *ch 5, sk next 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch5, sk next 2 sc**, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next corner sp; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in beg ch-5 sp, ch 3, slst in first sc to join8 sc, 4 dc, 8 ch-5 sps, and 4 ch-3 sps. Do not fasten off. Rnd 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), *5 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next sp, dc in next sc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner sp, dc in next sc; rep from * around, omitting last dc, changing to B, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join60 dc and 4 ch-3 sps. Drop A to WS of work, do not fasten off. Rnd 7: With B, ch 1, sc around, working (sc, ch 3, sc) in each corner sp, changing to A, sl st in beg sc to join68 sc and 4 ch-3 sps. Fasten off B. Rnd 8: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1 throughout), *sk next sc, dc in next sc, [ch 1, sk next sc, dc in next sc] to corner, (ch 1, dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in corner sp, dc in next sc, ch 1; rep from * 3 times, ending last rep with (sk next sc), changing to C, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join44 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, and 40 ch-1 sps. Drop A to WS of work, do not fasten off. Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each st and sp around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner sp, changing to A, sl st in beg sc to join92 sc. Fasten off C. Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc around, working (dc, ch3, dc) in each corner sp, changing to B, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join100 dc. Drop A to WS of work, do not fasten off. Rnd 11: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, [bead st (see Stitch Guide) in next sc, sc in next sc] to corner sp, (bead st, sc, bead st) in corner sp; rep from * through last corner, [sc
in next st, bead st in next st] to end, changing to A, sl st in beg sc to join56 bead sts and 56 sc. Fasten off B. Rnd 12: Ch 4, sk first st, *[dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] to corner st, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner st, ch 1, sk next st; rep from * through last corner, [dc in next st, ch1, sk next st] to end, changing to C, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join. Drop A to WS, do not fasten off. Rnds 1314: Rep Rnds 910, do not change to B at end of Rnd 10124 sc, 4 ch-1 sps, 132 dc, and 4 ch-3 sps. Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sp144 sc. Fasten off.
Edie Eckman is author of Around the Corner: Crochet Borders (Storey, 2010).
Making Links
Kristin Omdahl
): purple (E). 100 yd [92 m]; Hook H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge Rnds 12 = 4" square.
Notes All X sts use a multiple of 5 sts on previous rnd, except for corner X st, which uses same st location as lower left leg of last X st and lower right leg of next X st. X st after a corner st beg in same st. X st after an X st beg in next st. Stitch Guide
Beg X st: Ch 4 (counts as tr; lower right leg of X st), sk next 3 sts, yo 2 times, insert
hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (lower left leg of X st), ch 7 (counts as tr and ch 3; upper right leg of X st), yo 2 times, insert hook in top horizontal thread of both lower legs of X, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (upper left leg of X st). X st: Yo 4 times, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times (lower right leg of X st; 4 lps on hook), sk next 3 sts, yo 2 times, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (lower left leg of X st; 4 lps on hook), [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (upper right leg of X st), ch 3, yo 2 times, insert hook through top horizontal thread of both lower tr legs of X, yo and pull up lp, (4 lps on hook), [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (upper left leg of X st). Corner X st: Yo 4 times, insert hook in same st as last lower leg of previous X st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times (4 lps on hook; lower right leg of X st), yo 2 times, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (lower left leg of X st]; 4 lps on hook), [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (upper right leg of X st), ch 3, yo 2 times, insert hook through top horizontal thread of both lower tr legs of X, yo and pull up lp, [yo and pull through 2 lps on hook] 3 times (upper left leg of Xst).
sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-7 to join1 beg X st, 11 X sts, and 4 corner X sts. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st, sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, 6 sc in next ch-3 sp, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st] 3 times; rep from * 2 times, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc in next ch-3 sp, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st, sl st in first sc to join100 sc. Rnd 6: Beg X st, 2 X st, corner X st, *5 X sts, corner X st; rep from * 2 times, 2 X sts, sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-7 to join1 beg X st, 19 X sts, and 4 corner X sts. Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 sc in next
ch-3 sp, sc in next st, [sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st] 2 times, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc in next ch-3 sp, 2 sc in next st, *[sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st] 5 times, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc in next ch-3 sp, 2 sc in next st; rep from * 2 times, [sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st] 2 times, sl st in first sc to join140 sc. Fasten off and weave in loose ends. = chain (ch) Block to measurements.
= slip st (sl st) = single crochet (sc) Kristin Omdahl is the author of several books including Crochet So Fine (Interweave, 2010). = beg X st
= chain (ch) = slip st (sl st) = single crochet (sc) = X st
= beg X st = corner X st
Afghan Square
= X st 7 6 = corner X st 4 3 2 5
Square Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 20 sc in ring, slst in first sc to join. Rnd 2: Beg X st (see Stitch Guide), corner X st (see Stitch Guide), *X st (see Stitch Guide), corner X st; rep from * 2 times, sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-7 to join1 beg X st, 3 X sts, 4 corner X sts. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, 6 sc in next ch-3 sp, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st; rep from * 2 times, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc in next ch-3 sp, 2 sc in next st, sl st in first sc to join60 sc. Rnd 4: Beg X st, X st, corner X st, *3 X sts, corner X st; rep from * 2 times, X st,
Cable Back 6 (CB6): Work 3 tks onto cable needle, hold cable needle to back, (sk yo on Rows 8 and 12) work 3 tks onto Tunisian hook, slide sts from cable hook onto Tunisian hook.
Tunisian Cables
Angela Grabowski
): orange (D). 200 yd [183 m]; Hook Size L/11 (8 mm) Tunisian hook and J/10 (6mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Cable needle. Gauge 6 sts and 7 rows = 2" in Tunisian knitst.
Square Ch 50. Row 1: Pick up lp in each ch across; RetP (see Glossary). Row 2: *[Tss (see Glossary) in next st, tks (see Glossary) in next st] 3 times, trps (see Stitch Guide) in next st, tks in next 6 sts, trps in next st; rep from * 2 times, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, tss in last st; return pass (RetP). Row 3: *[Tks in next st, tss in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, tks in next 6 sts, trps in next st; rep from * 2 times, [tks in next st, tss in next st] 3 times, tss in last st; RetP.
C abl e s
Stitch Guide
Notes Keep sts going onto cable needle looser than general, so fabric doesnt become tight. Yo in middle of cables loosen cable.
Courtesy of Twin Birch Products
Tunisian Reverse-Purl Stitch (trps) Trps uses a combination of reverse and purl sts, but end result has appearance of tss on the back of the piece. This creates a flatter a ppearance to the sts on either side of cable. Forward row: *Hold yarn to front and insert hook from right to left behind front vertical bar, yarn under then over the hook and pull up lp, leave lp on hook; rep from * to last vertical bar at edge, pick up front and back lps of last bar to create firm edge; return pass (RetP; see Glossary). Cable Front 6 (CF6): Work 3 tks onto cable needle, hold cable needle to front, (sk yo on Rows 8 and 12) work 3 tks onto Tunisian hook, slide sts from cable needle onto Tunisian hook.
This Tunisian cabling method uses a special tool that has a crochet hook on one end and a knitting needle on the other. Where indicated, you use this tool to work three stitches, then you put the tool to the front or back of the work, as indicated. You then work three stitches with the main Tunisian hook. Finally you slide the stitches off the special hook and onto the main hook. This results in three twisted stitches, which is the cable. Instead of the special tool, you can use a regular, straight-shaft crochet hook, but you will want to put a holder on one end to keep stitches from falling off. Cro-Hook available at Twin Birch Products. www.twinbirchproducts.com
times, trps in next st, CF6 (see Stitch Guide), trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, CB6 (see Stitch Guide), trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, CB6, trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, tss in last st;RetP. Row 5: *[Tks in next st, tss in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, tks in next 3 sts, yo, do not sk next st, tks in next 3 sts, trps in next st; rep from * 2 times, [tks in next st, tss in next st] 3 times, tss in last st; RetP. Row 6: *[Tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, tks in next 3 sts, yo, sk next yo, tks in next 3 sts, trps in next st; rep from * 2 times, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, tss in last st;RetP. Row 7: *[Tks in next st, tss in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, tks in next 3 sts, yo, sk next yo, tks in next 3 sts, trps in next st; rep from * 2 times, [tks in next st, tss in next st] 3 times, tss in last st;RetP. Row 8: [Tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, CF6, trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, CF6, trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, CB6, trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, tss in last st;RetP. Rows 911: Rep Rows 57. Row 12: [Tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, CF6, trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, trps in next st, CB6, trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next] 3 times, trps in next st, CB6, trps in next st, [tss in next st, tks in next st] 3 times, tss in last st;RetP. Rows 1316: Rep Rows 58. Rows 1719: Rep Rows 57. Row 20: Rep Row 12. Rows 2136: Rep Rows 1320 two times. Row 37: Rep Row 3. Row 38: Rep Row 2. Row 39: With smaller hook, sc across. Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Block to measurements.
A ng e la G rab o wski , a u t h o r o f t h e ncyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet, can be found E at www.chezcrochet.com.
Row 4: [Tss in next st, tks in next st] 3
Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 1, 24 sc in ring, sl st to Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc-cl (see Stitch Guide)
first sc to join, do not turn24 sc.
Lotus Blossom
Robyn Chachula
): red (F) and blue (A). 175 yd [161 m]; Hook Size J/10 (6.0 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 11 sts and 12 rows = 4" in sc.
in first sc, *[ch 3, sk next sc, 3 dc-cl (see Stitch Guide) in next sc] 2 times, ch 5, sk next sc, 3 dc-cl in next sc; rep from * 2 more times, [ch 3, sk next sc, 3 dc-cl in next sc] 2 times, ch 2, dc in top of 2 dc-cl12 dc-cl. Rnd 3: Ch 5 (counts as tr and ch 1), (tr, picot (see Stitch Guide), tr, ch 1, tr, picot, tr) around post of next dc, *ch 2, sk next dc-cl, sc in next dc-cl, ch 2, ([tr, picot, tr, ch 1] 4 times, tr, picot, tr) in next ch-5 sp; rep from * 2 times, ch 2, chain ch 2, ([tr, sk next dc-cl, sc in next dc-cl, picot, tr, ch 1] 2 times, tr, slip picot) stitchin next ch-2 sp, sl st in 4th ch of tch40 tr. single crochet Rnd 4: Ch 1 (does not count as st throughout), sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, sc
picot (ch 3, sl st) chain slip stitch single crochet picot (ch 3, sl st) half double crochet 2dc-cl double crochet 3dc-cl dc2tog treble crochet 2dc-cl double crochet half double crochet
in next ch-1 sp, *ch 5, dc2tog (see Glosstitch sary) over next 2 ch-2 slip sps, [ch 5, sc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times; rep from * 2times, single crochet ch 5, dc2tog over next 2 ch-2 sps, [ch 5, sc in next ch-1 sp] 2 times, ch3,2, dc in picot (ch sl st) first sc20 ch-sps. Rnd 5: Ch 1, 3 sc around post of next dc, half double crochet (3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in each ch-5 sp to last chain ch-5 sp, 3 sc in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, hdc in double crochet slip stitch first sc120 sc. Rnd 6: Ch 3 (counts as part of tr-cl), (2 single crochet dc2tog tr-cl, ch 4, 3 dc-cl) around post of next hdc, *(3 dc-cl, ch 3, 3 dc-cl) in each of picot (ch 3, sl st) next 4 ch-3 sps, (3 dc-cl, ch 4, 3 tr-cl, 2dc-cl ch4, 3 dc-cl) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * half double crochet 2 times, (3 dc-cl, ch 3, 3 dc-cl) in each of next 4 ch-3 sps, 3 dc-cl3dc-cl in last ch-sp, ch double crochet 4, sl st in top of next tr-cl40 dc-cl. Rnd 7: Ch 4 (counts as hdc and ch 2), sc indc2tog next ch-4 sp, *[ch 2, hdc bet next treble crochet
2dc-cl
chain
3tr-cl
3dc-cl
dc2tog treble crochet
Stitch Guide
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch. 3 dc cluster (3 dc-cl): *Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook; rep from * 2 times in same st, yo and draw through last 4 lps on hook. 2 dc cluster (2 dc-cl): *Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook; rep from * in same st, yo and draw through last 3 lps on hook. 3 treble cluster (3 tr-cl): *Yo 2 times, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times; rep from * 2 times in same st, yo and draw through last 4 lps on hook. 2 treble cluster (2 tr-cl): *Yo 2 times, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times; rep from * in same st, yo and draw through last 3 lps on hook.
10
3tr-cl
9 8 7 6
5 4
3dc-cl
3tr-cl
3 1 2
treble crochet
3tr-cl
Square With F, ch 10, sl st in first ch to form ring.
2 dc-cl, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp] 4 times, ch2, hdc bet next 2 dc-cl, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next tr-cl, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 sp; rep from * 2 times, [ch 2, hdc bet next 2dc-cl, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp] 4 times, ch 2, hdc bet next 2 dc-cl, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, hdc in tr-cl, ch 2, slst in 2nd ch of tch changing to A in last st52 ch-2 sps. Do not fasten off F. Rnd 8: With A, ch 1, *2 sc in each of next 12 ch-2 sps, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, sl st in first sc changing to F to join108 sc. Rnd 9: With F, ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in next 24 sc, *5 tr in next sc, tr in next 26sc; rep from * to last sc, tr in last sc, sl st in top of tch changing to A to join124 tr. Fasten off F. Rnd 10: With A, ch 1, sc in top of tch, sc in next 26 tr, *3 sc in next tr, sc in next 30 tr; rep from * to last 3 tr, sc in last 3 tr, sl st in first sc132 sc. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Robyn Chachula is the author of Blueprint Crochet and the forthcoming Baby Blueprint Crochet (Interweave, 2008 and 2010 respectively). Stop by www.crochetbyfaye.com to check up on what has inspired her lately.
Washable worsted-weight yarn (about 200 yd ): purple (E) and green (C), 1 skein [183 m]; each. Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 13 sts and 13 rows = 4" in st patt.
Notes Block can be oriented vertically or horizontally. Untwist balls of yarn occasionally on Rows 2 and 5. Square Row 1: (WS) With E, ch 37, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn36 sc. Row 2: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, join C in next sc, sc in same st as join, *sc in next sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up E, keeping both C ch and yarn in front of work, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up C, keeping both E ch and yarn in front of work, sc in next sc; rep from * 7 times, sc in next sc, ch1, drop yarn from hook, pick up E, sc in last sc over C ch, ch 2, drop yarn from hook, turn. Row 3: (WS) With C, ch 1, sc in first sc with E lp in front of work or to WS, *sc in next 2 C sc, keeping E ch behind new sc, sc in next 2 E sc, keeping C ch behind new sc; rep from * 7 times, sc in next 2 C sts, sc in last E st, turn36 sc. Row 4: (RS) Ch 1, sc across, ch 1, drop yarn from hook, turn. Row 5: (WS) Pick up E lp, sc in first sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up C, with E ch and yarn to back of work or to RS, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up E, keeping both C ch and yarn in back of work, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up C, keeping both E ch and yarn in back of work, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * to last 2 sts, ch 1, drop C from hook, pick up E, sc in last sc over C ch, turn. Row 6: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first sc, *sc in next 2 C sc, keeping E ch in front of new sc, sc in next 2 E sc, keeping C ch in front of new sc; rep from * across, ending with sc in last E sts, turn36 sc. Row 7: (WS) Ch 1, sc across, turn. Row 8: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up C, ch 2,
keeping both E ch and yarn in front of hook, sc in next st, *sc in next sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up E, keeping both C ch and yarn in front of work, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, drop yarn from hook, pick up C, keeping both E ch and yarn in front of work, sc in next sc; rep from * 7 times, sc in next sc, ch1, drop yarn from hook, pick up E, sc in last sc over C ch, ch 2, drop yarn from hook, turn. Rows 936: Rep Rows 38, ending on Row 6. Do not turn. Trim: Row 1: (RS) With RS facing and E, ch1, sc in each row-end down one side of square, ch 2 for corner, sc in each ch along bottom of foundation ch, ch 2 for corner, sc in each row-end up to corner of square, ch 2 for corner, sc in each sc across, ch 2 for corner, sl st in first sc of trim to join144 sc. Fasten off E. Row 2: (WS) With WS facing, pick up C, ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 2 sc in ch-2 corners, sl st in first sc to join152 sc. Fasten off C.
Lily M. Chin, the worlds fastest crocheter, is most recently the author of Lily Chins Crochet Tips & Tricks (Potter Craft, 2009).
Woven Arrowheads
Lily M. Chin
Finished Size 12" by 12" (11" by 11" before
trim).
Picture Frame
Lisa Naskrent
): cream (B), green (C), 175 yd [161 m]; orange (D), purple (E).
= single crochet (sc) = half double crochet (hdc)
Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if

necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 14 sts and 14 rows = 4" in sc.
Notes To change colors, insert hook in indicated st to join, drop old color, yo with new color and draw through lp on hook. Ch-3-sp st counts do not include ch-3 sps from trcl sh. Stitch Guide
Treble cluster (trcl): *Yo 2 times, insert hook
in indicated st and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times; rep from * in same st, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. Treble cluster shell (trcl sh): (Trcl (see above), [ch 3, trcl] 2 times) in indicated st. = chain (ch) Large treble cluster (lg-trcl): *Yo 2 times, = slip st (sl st) insert hook in indicated st and pull up = single (sc) lp, [yo and crochet draw through 2 lps on hook] 2times; rep from * 2 times in same st, yo = half double crochet and draw through all (hdc) 4 lps on hook. Large treble cluster shell (lg-trcl sh): (Lgtrcl
= double crochet (dc)
(see above), [ch 6, lg-trcl] 2 times) in indicated st.

Square Rnd 1: With B, ch 2, 12 hdc in 2nd = frontsl post crochet ch from hook, st double in first hdc to join (FPdc) changing to C (see Notes)12 hdc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first hdc, FPdc (see Glossary) around same hdc, [sc in = treble cluster (trcl) next hdc, FPdc around same hdc] to end, slst in first sc to join changing to B12FPdc and 12 sc.
= treble cluster shell (trcl sh)
= chain (ch) = slip st (sl st) = single crochet (sc) = half double crochet (hdc) = front post double crochet (FPdc) = large treble cluster (lg-trcl)
= treble cluster (trcl)
= large treble cluster shell (lg-trcl sh)
= double crochet (dc) = treble cluster shell (trcl sh) = front post double crochet (FPdc) = large treble 14 cluster (lg-trcl)
13
= treble cluster (trcl)
12 11 = large treble cluster shell 10 (lg-trcl sh)
= treble cluster shell (trcl sh)
9 8 7 6
= large treble cluster (lg-trcl)
5 4 3 2 1
= large treble cluster shell (lg-trcl sh)
next FPdc, [sc in next sc, 2 FPdc around next FPdc] to end, sl st in first sc to join changing to D24 FPdc and 12sc. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same sc, FPdc around each of next 2 FPdc, [sc in next sc, FPdc around each of next 2 FPdc] to end, slst in first sc to join changing to B. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same sc, FPdc around next FPdc, sc in top of same FPdc, FPdc around next FPdc, [sc in next sc, FPdc around next FPdc, sc in top of same FPdc, FPdc around next FPdc] around, slst in first sc to join changing to E24FPdc and 24 sc. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same sc, FPdc around next FPdc, [sc in next sc, FPdc around next FPdc] to end, sl st in first sc to join. Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sk next 3sts, lg-trcl sh (see Stitch Guide) in next st, sk next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sk next 3sts, lg-trcl sh in next st, sk next 3 sts, 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 2times, sl st in first sc to join changing to B28 sc and 4 lg-trcl sh. Rnd 8: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, [(6 sc in next ch-6 sp, ch 3, 6 sc in next ch-6 sp) (corner made), sc in next 7 sc] 4 times, slst in first sc to join changing to C76 sc and 4 ch-3 sps. Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sc, (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 6 sc, sk next 3 sc, trcl sh in next sc, sk next 3 sc, *sc in next 6 sc, (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 6 sc, sk next 3 sc, trcl sh in next sc, sk next 3 sc; rep from * 2times, sl st in first sc to join changing to B64 sc, 4 trcl sh, and 4 ch-3 sps. Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in first 8 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 8 sc, [5 sc in next ch-3 sp] 2 times, *sc in next 8 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 8sc, [5 sc in next ch-3 sp] 2 times; rep from * 2 times, sl st in first sc to join changing to D112 sc and 4 ch-3 sps. Rnd 11: Ch 1, sk first 3 sc, trcl sh in next sc, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc, (trcl, [ch 3, trcl] 3 times) in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next 3 sc, trcl sh in next sc, sk next 3 sc, sc in next 10sc, *sk next 3 sc, trcl sh in next sc, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc, (trcl, [ch 3, trcl] 3 times) in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next 3 sc, trcl sh in next sc, sk next 3 sc, sc in next 10 sc; rep from * 2 times, sl st in first ch after
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc, 2 FPdc around
first trcl to join changing to B48 sc, 12 ch-3 sps, 8 trcl sh, and 16 trcl. Rnd 12: Ch 1, (dc, hdc, 2 sc) in first ch-3 sp, (2 sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, hdc, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp (corner), (2 sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, hdc, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, (2 sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 10 sts, *(dc, hdc, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, (2 sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, hdc, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp (corner), (2 sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, hdc, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, (2 sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 10 sts; rep from * 2 times, slst in first dc to join56 sc, 24 hdc, 64 dc, and 4 ch-3 sps. Rnds 1314: Ch 1, sc around, working 3sc in each corner164 sts. Fasten off.
Lisa Naskrent works full time as a designer in Macomb, Illinois. V iew her work at www.crochetgarden.com.
insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (2 lps on hook), yo 2 times, insert hook in same st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2lps] 2 times, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. 3 treble crochet cluster (3tr-cl): Yo 2 times, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (2 lps on hook), *[yo 2 times, insert hook in same st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times; rep from *, yo and draw through 4 lps on hook. Double treble crochet (dtr): Yo 3 times, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps] 4 times.
Log Cabin Petals

Annette Petav y
Finished size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn (about
): red (F), cream (B), orange 125 yd [115 m]; (D), purple (E), green (C). Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 14 sts and 12 rows = 4" in sc; Rows 12 of center = 312".
Stitch Guide
2 treble crochet cluster (2tr-cl): Yo 2 times, presented by Interweave Crochet
Square Center: (RS) With F, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st throughout), 16 sc in ring, sl st in first sc to join. Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr), 2tr-cl (see Stitch Guide) in first sc, *ch 3, sk next sc, 3tr-cl (see Stitch Guide) in next st; rep from * 6 more times, ch 3, sl st in top of 2tr-cl to join8 cl. Rnd 3: Sl st in first 2 ch, ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 3, dc in center ch of next ch-3 sp, *ch 5, dtr (see Stitch Guide) in next 3tr-cl, ch 5, dc in center ch of next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in center ch of next ch-3 sp; rep from * 2 more times, ch 5, dtr in 2tr-cl, ch 5, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off. Log cabin border: Log 1: Row 1: With B, join with sc in any dtr of center, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in dtr, turn17 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc flo to last st, sc in last st, turn. Row 3: Rep Row 2 changing to D in last st, do not turn, rotate square 90 degrees to the right. Log 2: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 row-ends of previous log, sc in dtr of center, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next dtr, turn20 sc. Rows 23: Rep Rows 23 of Log 1, changing to C in last st of Row 320 sc. Log 3: Rep Log 2, changing to E in last st of Row 3, fasten off E, rotate work 90 degrees.
Log 4:
previous log, sc in dtr of center, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next dtr, sc in next 3 row-ends, turn23 sc. Rows 23: Rep Rows 23 of Log 1, changing to D in last st of Row 3, fasten off E, rotate work 90 degrees. Log 5: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each row-end and sc flo in each st across, turn23 sc. Rows 23: Rep Rows 23 of Log 1, changing to B in last st of Row 323 sc. Fasten off D. Logs 615: Rep Log 5 working logs in colors as foll: Log 6: B, Log 7: E, Log 8: C, Log 9: B, Log 10: D, Log 11: C, Log 12: E, Log 13: D, Log 14: B, Log 15: E, changing to C in last st of Log 15. Log 16: Rep Log 5, but do not change color in last st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Annette Petavy, who crochets and knits in France, can be found at www.annette petavy.com.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 row-ends of
Hook Size N/15 (9 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Stitch marker (m). Gauge 1212 sts and 11 rows = 4".
Tapestry Chart
14 12 10 8 6 4
Notes Square is worked as a spiral, do not join at end of rnd. To carry a color, lay it over top 2 lps of sts being worked in and work st as usual, placing the carried color inside st being worked. With tapestry crochet, 1 color is worked in sc, while another is carried. Colors are switched while 2 lps of st rem; yo with 2nd color and pull it through the 2 lps. Untwist yarn at end of each rnd. Square With B, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: 7 sc in ring carrying tail (see Notes), pull tail to tighten7 sc. Rnd 2: Cont to carry tail and beg to carry F, with B sc in first sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, place marker (pm) in last sc to mark end of rnd13 sts. Rnd 3: Cut tail, with B sc in next sc, [sc in next 2 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st] 4times, pm in corner ch (move m up at end of each rnd)17 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 4: [With F sc in next sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times24 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 5: [With B sc in next sc, with F sc in next 2 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times 32sc and 4 ch-2 sps.
Tapestry Crochet Heart

Carol Ventura
Finished size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn (about
140 yd [129 m]; ): cream (B) and red (F).
Rnd 6: [With B sc in next 2 sc, with F sc in next 3 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times40 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 7: [With B sc in next 2 sc, with F sc in next 5 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times78 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 8: [With B sc in next 3 sc, with F sc in next 6 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times56 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 9: [With B sc in next 3 sc, with F sc in next 8 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times64 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 10: [With B sc in next 4 sc, with F sc in next 9 sc, with B sc in next 3sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4times72 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 11: [With B sc in next 4 sc, with F sc in next 11 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4times80 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 12: [With B sc in next 5 sc, with F sc in next 12 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4times88 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 13: [With B sc in next 7 sc, with F sc in next 5 sc, with B sc in next sc, with F sc in next 5 sc, with B sc in next 4 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times96 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 14: [With B sc in next 9 sc, with F sc in next 4 sc, with B sc in next 2 sc, with F sc in next 4 sc, with B sc in next 5 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times104 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 15: [With B sc in next 11 sc, with F sc in next 3 sc, with B sc in next 3 sc, with F sc in next 3 sc, with B sc in next 6 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times112 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 16: [With B sc in next 28 sc, (sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 4 times120sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 17: [With B sc in next 30 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner] 4 times, fasten off F, with B sl st in next st128 sc and 4ch-2 sps. Fasten off B. Steam to block. Carol Ventura is the author of Tapestry rochet (Interweave, 1991). For more informaC tion, visit www.tapestrycrochet.com.
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Woven Threads
April Garwood
Finished Size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn; (
): 14 yd each of purple (E), green (C), orange (D), red (F), cream (B), and 45 yd blue (A). Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Locking st markers (m); yarn needle. Gauge Each strip = 10" long, 1" wide.
Square Strip (make 12, 2 in each color): Ch31. Row 1: (RS) Sc in 5th ch from hook (skipped ch counts as ch 1 and hdc), ch1, dc in same ch, [sk next ch, (sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch] 12 times, sk next ch, hdc in last ch, (ch 2, sc, ch 1, dc) in same ch, ch 2, turn to work along bottom ridge lp of foundation ch, hdc in first ch (same ch as last st worked), [sk next ch, (sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch] 13 times, sk next ch, (hdc, ch 2, sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch, ch 2, sl st in top of beg ch to join, turn60 sts. Row 2: Ch 1, *(hdc, ch 2, sc, ch 1, dc) in corner ch-2 sp, sk next st, (sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, sk next st, (sc, ch1, dc, ch 2, hdc) in next corner ch-2 sp, [sk 2 sts, (sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp] 13 times; rep from *, sl st in beg hdc to join68 sts. Fasten off and weave inends.
Join strips: With RS facing up, arrange 6 strips (one of each color) vertically side by side. With one of rem strips, weave across the bottom edge of the square formed by the 6 vertical strips by going [over the first strip, under the next one] across. With the next strip, weave right above the last one [under the first strip, over the next one] across. Weave each strip above the last one, but reversing the order of over and under from the strip below it in order to achieve a woven look. Secure edges of the adjacent strips tog with locking st markers or safety pins to hold them while edging is worked. Edging: Rnd 1: Beg in upper-right corner of woven square and working through both thicknesses, join A with sl st in first ch-1 sp of vertical strip and corner ch-2 sp of horizontal strip, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc through same sps, *cont across side of square and working through both thicknesses, work 16 pairs of dc making sure to work in each row-end of vertical strips. At the end of the last vertical strip, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp of horizontal strip, ch 3, turn square 90 degrees, sk next st of now vertical strip and sk one st of now top horizontal strip, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp of vertical strip and corner ch-2 sp of horizontal strip; rep from * 3 times, omitting final 2 dc, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join36 dc on each side, 144 dc. Rnd 2: Sk first dc, sl st bet first skipped dc and next dc, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same sp, [sk next 2 dc, 2 dc bet last skipped dc and next dc] 17 times, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, turn square 90 degrees to work along next side, sk first dc, 2 dc bet first skipped and next dc, [sk next 2 dc, 2 dc bet last skipped dc and next dc] 17 times; rep from * 2 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, sl st in top beg ch-3 to join160 dc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
April Garwood spends her days chasing kids, crocheting, and chasing kids again.You can find her crochet blog at www.banana moonstudio.blogspot.com and her Etsy shop at www.bananamoonstudio.etsy.com.
Circle Star
J u l i e Ye a g e r
): purple (E), 23 yd; green (C), 23 yd; cream (B), 18 yd; blue (A), 35 yd. Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Yarn needle. Gauge First 3 rnds = 4" across.
Stitch Guide
Beginning treble Cluster (BtrC): Ch 4, *yo 2 times, insert hook in indicated sp, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times; rep from *, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. Treble Cluster (trC): *Yo 2 times, insert hook in indicated sp, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times; rep from * 2 times, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook. V-Stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp.
Square With E, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: (RS) BtrC (see Stitch Guide) in ring, ch 5, [trC (see Stitch Guide) in ring, ch 5] 4 times, sl st in BtrC to join5 cl. Fasten off E. Rnd 2: With RS facing, join C with sl st in any ch-5 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in each ch-5 sp
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around, sl st in first sc to join35 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc; rep from * 3 times, 2 sc in last sc, sl st in first sc to join40 sc. Fasten off C. Rnd 4: With RS facing, join B with slst in any sc, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in same sc (beg V-st made), [sk next sc, V-st (see Stitch Guide) in next st] 19 times, slst in 3rd ch of beg V-st to join20 V-sts. Fasten off B. Rnd 5: With RS facing, join A with sc bet first 2 V-sts, [ch 2, sc bet next 2 V-sts] 19 times, ch 2, sl st in beg sc to join20 ch-2 sps. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [(hdc, dc, hdc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc] 19 times, (hdc, dc, hdc) in last ch-2 sp, sl st in beg sc to join80 sts. Fasten off A. Rnd 7: With RS facing, join E with sl st from back to front around post of any sc, ch 3 (counts as a BPdc), [BPhdc (see Glossary) around next hdc, BPsc (see Glossary) around next dc, BPhdc around next hdc, BPdc (see Glossary) around next sc] 19 times, BPhdc around next hdc, BPsc around next dc, BPhdc
STITCH KEY = chain (ch) = slip st (sl st) = single crochet (sc)
around next hdc, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join80 sts. Rnd 8: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st] 7 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join88 dc. Fasten off E. Rnd 9: With RS facing and working in blo, join C with sc in any dc in line with one of the points of Rnd 1 star, sc in next 6 dc, hdc in next 3 dc, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 5, dc) in next dc (corner made), [dc in next dc, hdc in next 3 dc, sc in next 13 dc, hdc in next 3 dc, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 5, dc) in next dc] 3 times, dc in next dc, hdc in next 3 dc, sc in next 6 dc, sl st in beg sc to join92 sts and 4 ch-5 sps. Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 7 sts, *7 dc in corner ch-5 sp, dc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 7 dc; rep from * 2 times, 7 dc in corner ch-5 sp, dc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next st, sl st in beg sc to join120 sts. Fasten off C. Rnd 11: With RS facing, join B with sl st in 4th dc of any 7-dc corner, ch 4,
(counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 1, dc) in same dc (corner made), *[sk 2 sts, V-st in next st] 9 times, sk 2 sts**, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc (corner made); rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join36 V-sts and 4 (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) corners. Fasten off B. Rnd 12: With RS facing, join A with sc bet any corner and next V-st, *[ch 3, sc in next sp bet V-sts] 8 times, ch 3, sc in sp bet V-st and next corner, ch 5**, sc in sp bet corner and next V-st; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sl st in beg sc to join. Rnd 13: Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in each ch-3 sp to next corner ch-5 sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner ch-5 sp; rep from * around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join132 dc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Julie Yeager is a nursing student and has been crocheting since grade school. You can see her work on Ravelry at JulieAnny.
13 12
10 9 11
= half double crochet (hdc)
8 7
6 5 4
= beginning treble cluster (BtrC)
3 2 1
= treble cluster (trC)
= back post single crochet (BPsc)
= back post half double crochet (BPhdc)
= back post double crochet (BPdc)
= V-stitch (V-st)
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Circles Around
): red (F), 12 yd; orange (D), 11 yd; cream (B), 20 yd; purple (E), 64 yd. Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions St markers (m); yarn needle. Gauge First 3 rnds = 412" across.
Square Satellites (make 4) Rnd 1: (RS) With B, ch 4, sl st in beg ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 13 dc in ring, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join14 dc. Fasten off. Rnd 2: With RS facing, join E with sl st in any dc, ch 1, sc in same dc, *2 sc in next dc, sc in next dc; rep from * to last dc, 2sc in last dc, sl st in beg sc to join21 sc. Fasten off leaving a 14" tail for seaming. Center spiral: Rnd 1: (RS) With F and leaving long beg tail, ch 2, working over beg tail, (sc, hdc, 2 dc) in 2nd ch from hook, remove hook from lp and place marker (pm) in lp to hold st; *join D with sc in same ch, (hdc, 2 dc) in same ch*, remove hook from lp and pm to hold st; with B, rep from * to *, do not remove hook from lp, pm to mark end of rnd12 sts. Pull tail to tighten. Note: Subsequent rnds will start with the color used last on the previous rnd. Do not join and do not turn at end of rnds.
Do not fasten off any of the colors until Rnd 6 is complete. Change to next color by removing hook from lp of current color and pm to hold st. Then place dropped lp of next color back on hook. Rnd 2: With B, *2 dc in each of next 4 sts*; with F, rep from * to *, with D, rep from * to *24 dc. Rnd 3: With D, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 4 times*; with B, rep from * to *, with F, rep from * to *36 dc. Rnd 4: With F, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc] 4 times*; with D, rep from * to *, with B, rep from * to *48 dc. Rnd 5: With B, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc] 4 times*; with F, rep from * to *, with D, rep from * to *60 dc. Rnd 6: With D, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc] 4 times*; with B, rep from * to *, with F, rep from * to *, **with D, hdc in next dc, sc in next dc, sl st in next dc, fasten off D**, with B, rep from ** to **, with F, rep from ** to **72 sts. Rnd 7: Join E with sc in first st of any color, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * 11 times, 2 sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join84 sc. Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first 8 sc, *ch 4, work around a satellite as foll: Sc in 5th sc from tail of satellite, sc in next 4 sc, 3sc in next sc (corner made), sc in next 5 sc, ch 4, sk rem satellite sts; resume work around center spiral, sk next 9 sc of spiral, sc in next 12 sc; rep from * 3times, end last rep with 4 sc (instead of 12 sc), sl st in first sc to join100 sc and 8 ch-4 sps. Using 14" satellite tails, sewing through blo, sew center 3 unworked satellite sts (1sc, the joining sl st, and the next sc) to center 3 skipped spiral sts. Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first 8 sc, *sc in next ch-4 sp, sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc (corner), sc in next 6 sc, sc in next ch-4 sp, sc in next 12 sc; rep from * 3 times, end last rep with 4 sc (instead of 12 sc), sl st in beg sc to join116 sc. Rnd 10: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next 7 sc, *hdc2tog (see Glossary), sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc (corner made), sc in next 6 sc, hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 sc; rep from * 3 times, end last rep with 4 hdc (instead of 12 hdc), sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join116 sts. Rnd 11: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in
each st to next 3-sc corner, dc in next sc, (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sc (corner made); rep from * 3 times; dc in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch-3128 dc and 4 corner ch-2 sps. Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in in each dc around, working 3 sc in each ch-2 corner sp, sl st in first sc to join140 dc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Julie Yeager is a nursing student and has been crocheting since grade school. You can see her work on Ravelry at JulieAnny.
Victoria Hewerdine Thornton
Intertwining Loops
): blue (A) 1 yd; green (C) 25 yd; cream (B) 56 yd. Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Yarn needle. Gauge First 4 rnds = 412" across.
Notes The chains of Rnds 3 and 7 are intertwined around the chains of Rnds 2 and 6 respectively. Carefully draw the working yarn through the ch-sps. Square Rnd 1: (RS) With A, ch 4, sl st in first ch
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to form ring, ch 2 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join12 dc. Fasten off A. Rnd 2: Cut a 4-yd length of C. With RS facing, join C with sl st in any dc, [ch12, sk next 3 dc, sl st in next dc] 3 times, working last sl st in same st as beg ch3ch-12 sps. Note: Work sts of Rnd 3 in sts of Rnd1. Carefully draw the working yarn through the ch-sps of the previous rnd as you work (see Notes). Rnd 3: Working in front of first ch-sp and keeping hook to the front of piece and yarn to the back, sl st in next 2 dc, *carefully remove hook from st, take hook behind the ch-sp and reinsert hook in dropped st, pull the working yarn tail through the ch-sp, ch 12, sk next 3 sts; working in front of next ch-sp, sl st in next dc; rep from * 2 times3 ch-12 sps (for a total of 6 intertwined ch-12 sps). Fasten off C. Rnd 4: With RS facing, join B with sl st in any ch-12 sp, ch 1, 2 sc in same sp, [ch6, 2 sc in next ch-12 sp] 5 times, ch6, sl st in beg ch-1 to join6 ch-6 sps and 12 sc Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sc, (hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc) in next ch-6 sp] 6 times, slst in beg ch-1 to join54 sts. Fasten off B. Rnd 6: Cut a 10-yd length of C. With RS facing, join C with sl st in first sc, [ch20, sk next 8 sts, sl st in next sc] 6times, working last sl st in same st as beg ch6ch-20 sps. Note: Work sts of Rnd 7 in sts of Rnd 5. as for Rnd 3 (see Notes). Rnd 7: Working in front of first ch-sp and keeping hook to the front of the piece and yarn to the back, sl st in next 5 sts, *carefully remove hook from st, take hook behind the ch-sp and reinsert hook in dropped st, pull the working yarn tail through the ch-sp, ch 18, sk next 8 sts, working in front of next ch-sp, sl st in next st; rep from * 5 times6ch-18 sps (for a total of 12 ch-sps). Fasten off C. Rnd 8: With RS facing, join B with slst in any ch-20 sp, ch 1, 2 sc in same sp, [ch 6, 2 sc in next ch-sp] 11 times, ch 6, slst in beg ch-1 to join12 ch-6 sps and 24sc. Rnd 9: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sc, (hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc) in next ch-12 sp] 12 times, sl st in beg ch-1 to join108 sts.
same st, *[ch 10, sk next 8 sts, sc in next st] 2 times, ch 14, sk next 8 sts**, sc in next st (corner made); rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sl st in beg ch-1 to join8 ch-10 sps and 4 corner ch-14 sps. Rnd 11: Ch 2, *[10 dc in next ch-10 sp, dc in next sc] 2 times, (6 dc, ch 1, dc, ch3, dc, ch 1, 6 dc) in next corner ch-14 sp**, dc in next sc; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join148 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, and 8 ch-1 sps. Fasten off B. Rnd 12: Join C with sl st in 4th dc of first 10-dc group, ch 1, sc in same dc, sc in next 3 dc, ch 7, sk next 7 sts, sc in next 4 dc, ch 7, sk next 7 sts, dc in next 3 dc, *sk next ch-1 sp and dc, ch 2, (tr, ch 3, tr, ch 3, tr) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sk next dc and next ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc**, [ch 7, sk next 7 dc, sc in next 4 sts] 2 times, ch 7, sk next 7 dc, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * around, end last rep at **, ch7, sk next 7 sts, sl st in beg ch-1 to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Victoria Hewerdine Thornton, originally from England, lives in Ohio. While her baby naps, she crochets, accompanied by copious pots of tea and Miss Marple DVDs.
Rnd 10: Sl st in next 6 sts, ch 1, sc in
red (F), 26 yd; orange (D), 24 yd; green (C), 24 yd; blue (A), 12 yd; cream (B), 30 yd; purple (E), 12 yd. Hook Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions St marker (m); yarn needle. Gauge 15 sts = 4" and 10 rows = 312" in patt with smaller hook.
Notes Patt is based on a multiple of 6 sts + 1. Use larger hook for foundation ch only. Join each new color by inserting hook in specified st and pulling up a lp leaving a 6" tail. Unless otherwise specified, end each row by cutting yarn leaving a 6" tail and pulling tail through the lp to fasten off. Unless otherwise specified, do not turn. Stitch Guide
Beginning double crochet 2 together (beg dc2tog): Ch 2, sk first st, dc in next st1 st decd. Treble crochet 3 together (tr3tog): *Yo 2 times, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times; rep from * 2 times, yo and pull through all 4 lps on hook2 sts decd.
Judith Bailey
Zigzag
Finished Size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn; ( presented by Interweave Crochet
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Square With D and larger hook, ch 45. Row 1: (RS) Change to smaller hook, 3tr in 4th ch from hook, (3 skipped chs count as dc) [dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 3 tr in next ch] 7 times omitting final 3 tr at end of last rep57 sts. Fasten off (see Notes). Place marker (pm) to indicate RS. Row 2: (RS) Join E in top of Row 1 beg ch-3, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next tr, [3sc in next tr (middle tr), sc in next 2sts, sc3tog (see Glossary), sc in next 2 sts] 7 times placing last 2 sc of final rep in same st58 sts. Row 3: (RS) Join D in first sc of Row 2, beg dc2tog (see Stitch Guide), [hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr3tog (see Stitch Guide), dc in next st] 7 times43 sts. Row 4: (RS) Join B in beg dc2tog (not the top of the ch 2) of Row 3, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn. Do not fasten off. Row 5: (WS) Ch 1, sc across, turn. Fasten off.
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Row 6: (RS) Join D in last sc of Row 5, ch 3 (counts as dc), [hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, 3 tr in next sc, dc in next sc] 7 times57 sts. Row 7: (RS) Join E in top of beg ch-3 at beg Row 6, ch 1, 2 sc in same st, [sc3tog, sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 7 times58 sts.
Row 8: (RS) Join D in first sc of Row 7, ch 3 (counts as dc), [tr3tog, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, tr3tog, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc2tog (see Glossary)43 sts. Row 9: (RS) Join B in top of beg ch-3 of Row 8, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st
Fasten off. Row 11: (RS) Join C in last sc of Row 10, ch 3 (counts as dc), [3 tr in next sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc] 7 times57 sts. Rows 1231: Rep Rows 211 two times, foll color sequence as shown in photo. Rows 3233: Rep Rows 23. Edging: With RS facing, join E in any st of Row 33, ch 1, sc in same st, sc to last st (corner), 3 sc in corner, work 41 sc evenly along side, 3 sc in corner, work 41 sc evenly along the bottom, 3 sc in corner, work 41 sc evenly along the other side, 3 sc in corner, sc in each rem st along top row, sl st in beg ch-1 to join176 sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Judith Bailey is a retired attorney who took up crocheting just two years ago. This past year she made over thirty hats for chemo patients. Judy lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband, Walt, and with their cat, Potter, who is good about leaving yarn alone.
Row 10: (WS) Ch 1, sc across, turn.
across, turn. Do not fasten off.
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152 pages, 19 projects ISBN 978-1-59668-201-6 $21.95
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Snow at Midnight
Marion Braum
purple (E), 100 yd; cream (B), 50 yd. Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Yarn needle; st marker (m), optional. Gauge 12 sts and 6 rows = 4" in dc. ):
Notes Work alternates between E rnds and B rnds. All B sts are worked in sts of previous B rnd. Most E sts are worked in sts of previous E rnd. In Rnd 11, E sts are also worked in some B sts. The E rnds form the background and the B rnds form the foreground/snowflake. Always work B sts in front of the E background. Most E sts are worked behind the B foreground. Only when instructed, work E sts over B ch-sps to form the snowflake. When changing color, drop old color from hook but do not cut yarn. Place dropped lp of other color on hook and proceed. Unless otherwise instructed, drop E to WS and B to RS. You may wish to elongate the dropped lp or use a st m to ensure the last st does not ravel while working with the other color. Square Rnd 1: With E, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 4 (counts as tr throughout) [(3 dc, tr) in ring] 3 times, 3 dc in ring, sl st in top of beg ch-4 to join16 sts. Rnd 2: With B, ch 12, thread beg tail onto yarn needle and weave ch under
last E dc, then over and under E sts around, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 3: Ch 5, [sl st in B ring in next place B ch is over E, ch 5] 7 times, sl st in beg sl st to join8 ch-5 sps. Rnd 4: With E, ch 4, dc in same st as join, [dc in next 3 dc, (dc, tr, dc) in next tr] 3 times, dc in next 3 dc, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch-4 to join1 tr in each corner, 5 dc on each side. Drop E to RS. Note: When working next rnd, keep lp of E and attached yarn on RS. Rnd 5: With B, sl st in next 3 ch of first ch-5 sp, [ch 5, sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 7, sl st in next ch-5 sp] 4 times, working last sl st in base of beg ch-5 to join4 ch-5 sps and 4 ch-7 sps. Rnd 6: With E, ch 4, dc in same st as join, [dc in next 2 dc; working over next B ch-5 sp; dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc in corner tr, working over next B ch-7 sp tr in same tr, dc in same tr] 3 times, dc in next 2 dc, working over next B ch-5 sp dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch to join1 tr in each corner, 7 dc on each side. Drop E to RS. Note: In foll rnds, some B sts are worked on either side of an enclosing E st. An enclosing E st is an E st that was worked over a B st in a previous rnd. Rnd 7: With B, sl st in next ch, sc in same ch-5 sp on this side of next enclosing E dc, *ch 3, sc in same ch-5 sp on other side of same E dc, ch 7, sc in next ch-7 sp on this side of next enclosing E tr, ch 5, sc in same ch-7 sp on other side of same E tr, ch 7, sc in next ch-5 sp on this side of next enclosing E dc; rep from * 3 times omitting last sc, sl st in first sc to join4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-5 sps, 8 ch-7 sps. Rnd 8: With E, ch 4, dc in same st as join, [dc in next 7 dc, dc in corner tr, working over next B ch-5 sp tr in same tr, dc in same tr] 3 times, dc in next 7 dc, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch1 tr in each corner, 9 dc on each side. Rnd 9: With E, ch 4, dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 dc, working over next B ch-7 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, working over next B ch-7 sp dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, tr, dc) in corner tr; rep from * 2 times, dc in next 2 dc, working over next B ch-7 sp dc in next
dc, dc in next 3 dc, working over next B ch-7 sp dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch1 tr in each corner, 11 dc on each side. Rnd 10: With B, turn, sl st in last 3 ch of last rnd, turn, *ch 2, tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-7 sp this side of next enclosing E dc, ch 9, dc2tog (see Glossary) placing first leg in next ch-5 sp this side of next enclosing E corner tr, and last leg in same ch-5 sp on the other side of same E corner tr, ch 9, sc in next ch-7 sp on other side of next enclosing E dc; rep from * 2 times, ch 2, tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-7 sp this side of E dc, ch 9, dc2tog placing first leg in next ch-5 sp this side of next enclosing E corner tr and last leg in same ch-5 sp on the other side of the same E corner tr, ch 9, sl st in 3rd sl st at beg of rnd to join8 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-9 sps. Rnd 11: With E, ch 4, dc in same st as join, *dc in next dc, working over next B ch-9 sp dc in next dc, dc in same B ch-9 sp, dc in next 3 dc, FPdc around next B tr, sk next dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next B ch-9 sp, working over same B ch-9 sp dc in next dc, dc in next dc, (dc, tr, dc) in corner tr; rep from * 2 times, dc in next dc, working over next B ch-9 sp dc in next dc, dc in same B ch-9 sp, dc in next 3 dc, FPdc (see Glossary) around next B tr, sk next dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next B ch-9 sp, working over same B ch-9 sp dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch to join1 tr in each corner, 15 dc on each side. Rnd 12: With B, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp on other side of next E FPdc, *ch 5, sc in next ch-9 sp this side of next enclosing E 2-dc group, ch 7, tr in next dc, ch 7, sc in next ch-9 sp on other side of next enclosing E 2-dc group, ch 5, dc2tog placing first leg in ch-2 sp on this side of next E FPdc and 2nd leg in ch-2 sp on the other side of the same E FPdc; rep from * 2 times, ch 5, sc in next ch-9 sp on this side of next enclosing E 2-dc group, ch 7, tr in next dc, ch 7, sc in next ch-9 sp on other side of next enclosing A 2-dc-group, ch 5, sl st in first dc to join8 ch-5 sps, 8 ch-7 sps. Fasten off. Rnd 13: With E, ch 4, dc in same st as join, *dc in next 15 dc, (dc, tr, dc) in corner tr; rep from * 2 times, dc in next
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15 dc, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch to join1 tr in each corner, 17 dc on each side. Rnd 14: Ch 4, dc in same st as join, *dc in next dc, working over next B ch-7 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working over next B ch-5 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, working over next B ch-5 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working over next B ch-7 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc
= slip stitch (sl st) = chain (ch) = single crochet (sc) = double crochet (dc)
in next dc, (dc, tr, dc) in corner tr; rep from * 2 times, dc in next dc, working over next B ch-7 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working over next B ch-5 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, working over next B ch-5 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working over next B ch-7 sp 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch to join1 tr in each corner, 23 dc on each side.
= FPdc (worked with A around a B tr) snow ake (work with B) background (work with A) background stitches (A) shown in bold are worked over the corresponding B-colored ch-space
Rnds 1516: Ch 4, dc in same st as join, [dc in each dc to next corner tr, (dc, tr, dc) in corner tr] 3 times, dc in each dc around, dc in same st as beg, sl st in top of beg ch to join1 tr in each corner, 27 dc on each side. Fasten off and weave in ends. Marion Braum learned to crochet when she was nine; her mom taught her to make doily motifs with green string. Most of her crochet projects were with thread.She didnt crochet with yarn until she was in college and made her first afghan.She and her husband travel eight to nine months of the year in a motor home and sit still during ski season.
= treble crochet (tr)
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green (C), 30 yd; orange (D), 50 yd; red (F), 60 yd. Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge First 6 rounds = 6".
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Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as dc through-
out), 15 dc in ring, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join16 dc. Fasten off C. Rnd 2: Join D in any dc of Rnd 1, ch 3,
= sl st (slip stitch) = ch (chain) = sc (single crochet)
Stitch Guide
Beg cluster (beg cl): Ch 3, [yo, insert hook in indicated st or sp, yo and pull up lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 2 times, yo and draw through 3 lps on hook. Cluster (cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st or sp, yo and pull up lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo and draw through 4 lps on hook.
= hdc (half double crochet) = dc (double crochet)
= tr (treble crochet)
Dilly Dahlia
Margaret MacInnis
= BPtr (back post treble crochet)
Square With C, ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring.
= FPtr (front post treble crochet)
= FPdtr (front post double treble crochet)
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10 9 8
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(3 tr, dc) in same st, [sk next dc, (dc, 3 tr, dc) in next st] 7 times, sk next dc, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join8 petals. Fasten off D. Rnd 3: Join F around back post of any center tr, ch 6 (counts as tr and ch-2), [sc in first dc of next petal, ch 2, BPtr (see Glossary) in center tr, ch 2] 7 times, sc in first dc of next petal, ch 2, sl st in 4th ch of the beg ch-6 to join16 ch-2 sps, 8 BPtr, 8 sc. Rnd 4: Cont with F, sl st in first ch-2 sp, beg cl (see Stitch Guide) in same sp, ch 2, [cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 15 times around, sl st in beg cl to join16 clusters, 16 ch-2 sps. Rnd 5: Cont with F, sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, 4 sc in each ch-2 sp around, sl st in first sc to join64 sc. Fasten off F. Rnd 6: Join C in any sc, (ch 4 [counts as tr], tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in same st (corner made), *dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts**, (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in next st (corner made)*; rep from * to * 2 times, rep from * to **, sl st in top of beg ch-4 to join19 sts, 1 ch-3 sp per side. Fasten off C. Rnd 7: Join D in any corner ch-3 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp (corner made), *[dc in next st, FPtr (see Glossary) around post of next st] 9 times, dc in next st**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp*; rep from * to * 2 times, rep from * to **, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join23 sts, one ch-2 corner per side. Fasten off D. Rnd 8: Join C in any ch-2 sp of corner, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, *dc in next 23 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 times, dc in next 23 sts, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join27 dc, 1 ch-2 sp corner per side. Fasten off C. Rnd 9: Join D in any ch-2 sp of corner, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, *dc in next 7 sts, [FPdtr (see Glossary) around post of next FPtr from Row 7, dc in next 3 sts] 4 times, dc in next 4 sts**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp*; rep from * to * 2 times, rep from * to **, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join31 sts, 1 ch-2 sp per side. Rnd 10: Cont with D, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *3 sc in corner ch-2 sp, sc in next 31 sts; rep from * 2 times, sc in next 29 sts, sl st in first sc to join136 sc. Fasten off D.
Rnd 11: Join F in any corner st, ch 1, *3 hdc in corner st, hdc in next 33 sts; rep from * 3 times, sl st in first hdc to join144 hdc. Rnd 12: Cont with F, ch 3, *4 dc in next st, dc in next 35 sts; rep from * around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join156 dc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block square to finished measurements. Margaret MacInnis, of northern Alberta, Canada, is a retired RN and spends her days crocheting, knitting, designing, gardening, preser ving, walking her dog, bicycling, hunting, and fishing. Margaret has published several crochet and knit patterns on Ravelry as mugginsquilts.
Victoria Hewerdine Thornton
Ripples on a Coral Reef
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: red (F), 40 yd; blue (A), 28 yd; purple (E), 15 yd. Hook J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Finished Size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn;
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Notions Yarn needle; st markers (m). Gauge 14 sts and 7 rows = 4" in dc.
Notes Do not turn piece throughout. Blocking is essential for this project to transform it into a proportioned piece. Stitch Guide
Dc4tog: [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps] 4 times, yo, draw through all lps on hook.
Square With F, ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form ring. Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as tr), 19 tr in ring, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join20 tr. Rnd 2: [Ch 8 loosely, sk next 4 sts, sl st in next st] 4 times4 ch-8 sps. Rnd 3: Ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc2tog (see Glossary) over next 2 ch, [*2 dc in each of next 2 ch, 4 dc in next ch, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch**, dc4tog (see Glossary) over next 4 sts] 3 times; rep from * to **, dc in next ch, sl st in top of first dc to join54 dc. Rnd 4: Sl st in next 3 sts, [ch 8 loosely, sk next 5 sts, sl st in next st, ch 8 loosely, sk next 6 sts, sl st in next st] 4 times8 ch-8 sps. Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc2tog over next 2 ch, [*2 dc in next 2 ch, 4 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next 2 ch**, dc4tog (see Stitch Guide) over next 4 sts] 7 times; rep from * to **, dc in next ch, sl st in top of first st to join106 dc. Fasten off F. Rnd 6: Join A with sl st in 4th st after join, [*ch 8 loosely, sk next 5 sts, sl st in next st, ch 8 loosely**, sk next 6 sts, sl st in next st] 7 times; rep from * to **, sk next 7 sts, sl st in first sl st to join16 ch-8 sps.
Rnd 7: Sl st in next 4 ch, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same ch, 3 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, [sk next 6 sts, 2 dc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch] 15 times, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join112 dc. Fasten off A. Rnd 8: Join F with sl st in 3rd st after Rnd 7 join, ch 1 (counts as sc), sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, sk 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts, [*ch 4, sk next 4 sts, tr in next st, ch 2, tr in next st (corner made), ch 2, tr in same st, ch 2, tr in next st, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts**, sc in next 3 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts] 3 times; rep from * to **, sl st in beg ch-1 to join12 sc, 24 dc, 16 tr, 16 ch-4 sps, 12 ch-2 sps. Fasten off F. Rnd 9: Join E with sl st in any corner sp, ch 2 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same sp, place marker (pm) in 3rd dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, *[4 sc in next ch-4 sp, sc in next 3 sts] 3 times, 4 sc in next ch-4 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp,** 5 dc in next ch-2 sp (pm in 3rd dc), 3 dc in next ch-2 sp***; rep from * to *** 2 times, rep from * to ** 1 time, sl st in top of beg ch-2 to join100 sc, 44 dc. Fasten off E. Rnd 10: Join A with sl st in any st along side, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st along sides, 5 dc in each marked st, sl st
in top of beg ch-2 to join160 dc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Victoria Hewerdine Thornton was taught to crochet by her mum. You can see more about her work at www.thekennethst boudoir.blogspot.com.
Over Under Square

D. J a c o b J a k e W i l d s t r o m
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Fig. 1: Wrong-side-up positioning of the wide rectangles.
Fig. 2: Wrong-side-up positioning of the narrow rectangles. presented by Interweave Crochet
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orange (D), 40 yd; purple (E), 80 yd; blue (A), 80 yd; cream (B), 40 yd. Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Yarn needle. Gauge 16 sts and 10 rows = 4" in dc.
Notes Square is made up of 5 separate pieces, which are interwoven and finished with a border. An opening is left in each piece when it is worked and, once each piece has been put into place, the ends of the opening are sewn tog. Inner Square With D, ch 82 loosely. Row 1: (RS) Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 14 ch, [4 dc in next ch, dc in next 19 ch] 3 times, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, turn92 dc. Row 2: (WS) Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), dc in next 4 dc, [4 dc in next dc, dc in next 22 dc] 3 times, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 17 dc, turn104 dc. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 18 dc, [4 dc in next dc, dc in next 25 dc] 3 times, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc116 dc. Fasten off, leaving a 9" tail for sewing ends tog. Wide Rectangle (make 2) With E, ch 82 loosely. Row 1: (RS) Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 23 ch, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next 10 ch, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next 28 ch, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next 10 ch, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, turn92 dc. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 13 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 31 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 13 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 26 dc, turn104 dc. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 27 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 34 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc116 dc. Fasten off, leaving a 9" tail for sewing ends tog. Narrow Rectangle (make 2) With A, ch 82 loosely. Row 1: (RS) Dc in 4th ch from hook and next 32 ch, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next 37 ch, 4 dc in next ch, dc in next ch, 4 dc in next
ch, dc in next 3 ch, turn92 dc. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 40 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 35 dc, turn104 dc. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 36 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 43 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc116 dc. Fasten off, leaving a 9" tail for sewing ends tog. Assembly Use tail of inner square to sew the final dc of each row to the ch-3 at the beg of each row. Position first wide rectangle in the inner square as shown in the left diagram in Fig 1. Use tail to sew ends tog. Position 2nd wide rectangle as shown in the right diagram in Fig 1. Use tail to sew ends tog. Weave each of the narrow rectangles over and under the sewn rectangles as shown in Fig 2. Use tail of each narrow rectangle to sew ends tog. Border Note: To sc in the corner of a rectangle, work the sc bet the center 2 sts of the corner 4-dc from last row. Rnd 1: With RS facing and B, join yarn with [sc in next corner of inner square, ch 6, sc in the next corner of wide rectangle, ch 6, sc in next corner of narrow rectangle, ch 13, sc in the next corner of narrow rectangle, ch 6, sc in next corner of wide rectangle, ch 6] 4 times, sl st in first sc to join. Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), [dc in next 20 sts, 4 dc in next st, dc in next 21 sts] 4 times working last st over beg ch-2, sl st in first dc to join. Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc in next 21 dc, 4 dc in next dc, dc in next 23 dc] 4 times working last st over beg ch-2, sl st in first dc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Jake Wildstrom is a mathematician at the University of Louisville and an amateur designer of crochet patterns making use of mathematical concepts.
Lace Square
Finished Size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn;
: red (F), 2 yd; blue (A), 30 yd; purple (E), 25 yd; green (C), 25 yd; cream (B), 20 yd. Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge First 3 rnds measure 334" across.
Stitch Guide
Large shell (large sh): (Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in indicated st or sp. Small shell (small sh): (Sc, hdc, sc) in indicated st or sp.
Square With F ch 3, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 16 sc in ring, sl st in first sc to join16 sc. Fasten off F. Rnd 2: Join A in st after joining st of Rnd 1, [ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc] 8 times, placing last sc in joining st of Rnd 18 ch-3 sps. Rnd 3: Ch 1, large sh (see Stitch Guide) in same ch-3 sp, [large sh in next ch-3 sp] 7 times, sl st in first sc to join8 large sh. Rnd 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-2 throughout), [sc in next dc, ch 2, dc in first sc of next sh, ch 2] 7 times, sc in dc, ch 2, sl in 2nd ch of beg ch-4 to join16 ch-2 sps. Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, large sh in same ch-2 sp, [large sh in next ch-2 sp] 15 times, sl st in first sc to join16 large sh. Rnd 6: Ch 4, [sc in dc, ch 2, dc in first sc of next sh, ch 2] 15 times, sc in dc, ch 2,
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sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-4 to join32 ch-2 sps. Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in same sp, *2 sc in next 7 ch-2 sps, (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 times, 2 sc in next 7 ch-2 sps, sl st in first sc to join72 sts and 4 ch-1 sps. Fasten off A. Rnd 8: Join E in st after joining st of Rnd 7, sl st in corner ch-1, ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-1 sp for corner, *dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2,
2 dc) in ch-1 sp; rep from * 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join88 sts and 4 ch-2 sps. Fasten off E. Rnd 9: Join C in st after joining st of Rnd 8, sl st in corner ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in same ch-2 sp, *[ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next st] 7 times, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 times, [ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next sc] 7 times, ch 3, sl st in first sc to join36 ch-3 sps. Rnd 10: Sl st in corner sp, ch 1, [large sh in corner ch-3 sp, small sh (see Stitch Guide) in next 8 ch-3 sps] 4 times, sl st in first sc to join116 sts. Rnd 11: Sl st in first 2 sts, ch 1, 3 sc in same st, *ch 1, sk 2 sts, [hdc in next st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 8 times, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, 3 sc in next st; rep from * 2 times, ch 1, sk 2 sts, [hdc in next st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 8 times, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st,
sl st in first sc to join80 sts and 40 ch-1 sps. Fasten off C. Rnd 12: Join B in center st of 3-sc corner, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner st, *[2 dc in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in next sc] 9 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center sc of 3-sc corner; rep from * 2 times, [2 dc in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in sc] 9 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off B. Rnd 13: Join color E in st after joining st of Rnd 12, sl st in ch-2 corner sp, ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), dc in same sp, *[ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] 15 times, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 times, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] 15 times, ch 1, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Julie Yeager is a busy mom and nursing student in New York who always finds time to crochet. You can see more of her work at www.ravelry.com where her screen name is JulieAnny.
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the
wrap-up
Throughout the past year, weve been supplying you with patterns for the squares that will make up the Chain Reaction Afghan. Now the fun can really begin! If you have
all the issues (Summer 2010Spring 2011), you have patterns for all twenty squares (plus three bonus squares). Maybe youve been crocheting along and have a bunch of squares already finished. If not, its not too late to begin. The idea is to start a chain reaction of people crocheting afghans for donation to your favorite blanket charity. The Chain Reaction Afghan is a collaboration between established crochet designers you know and love and Crochet Me readers whose designs were selected as favorites by Crochet Me members. Together the squares pull together a vast array of techniquesif you want to expand your crochet horizons, this is a great place to learn. But you dont have to use all the squares in your afghan; after all, it is your creation. Use the squares to launch your own unique blanket idea. For instance, maybe you want to enlarge Drew Emborskys Double Twist square (Interweave Crochet Summer 2010) into a baby blanket. Or make twenty of Lily Chins Woven Arrowheads squares (Interweave Crochet Fall 2010) and turn them in different directions to make an afghan. Or select a single square and work it in a variety of colors. Or make Lisa Naskrents Ribbon Square (CrochetMe.com) in the colors of your chosen cause. Youll find lots of tips on techniques and ideas for making your own designs in Series 700 of Knitting Daily TV (check www .knittingdaily.com/blogs/kdtv_series_500/content/KDTV Schedule.aspx for information about local airing). And join our Crochet-Along on Crochet Me for tips and techniques from Crochet Me readers. To further the chain reaction, for every afghan you donate, we will donate $5 to Warm Up America. Before you send your afghan off to your favorite charity, post a picture of your finished afghanusing squares from the Chain Reaction Afghanon Crochet Me, and let us know where you are sending the afghan. We cant wait to see what colors you use and how you use these designs in your afghans!
Photo by Joe Hancock
Read on to see how to join the squares and pull it all together with a Chain Reaction border.
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Chain Reaction A fghan Wrap -Up

Marcy Smith
Getting Started
Finished size about 62" 50" Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn
): red (F), blue (about 200 yd [83 m]; (A), green (C), orange (D), purple (E), 1 skein each. Hook: H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions: Yarn needle. Gauge 12 sc = 4".
Pattern Joining Squares

With squares RS tog, join yarn in blo of corner sts. Sl st blo through both thicknesses along sides of squares. Cont joining squares until all are joined. Fasten off and weave in ends. Note: For yarn ends at edge of afghan, work over them when working the first round of the border.
Notes
Use yarn color of the darker square of the 2 that you are joining. Many of the squares match up st-for-st. For a square that has more sts than the other, hold square with more sts in the back and work 2 sts tog as foll: Sl st through sts of both squares, insert hook through same st on front square, and through next st on back square, yo and work sl st. With sl st joining method, cont working around sides of first square, adding squares as you go, without cutting yarn. Adjust hook size as necessary for a smooth seam. If seams are too tight, move up a hook size; if they are too loose, move down a hook size. Arrange the squares as we have or choose your own arrangement.
Border
Rnd 1: With A, join yarn in any corner st, sc around; sl st in first sc to join. Fasten off A. Note: For squares that have more edge sts, work an occasional sc2tog (see Glossary). Rnd 2: Sk 8 sc, join A in next sc, sc in same st as join, sc in next st, ch 9, drop yarn from hook; join C in next st, working in front of A strand, sc in same st as join, sc in next st, ch 9, drop yarn from hook; join D in next st, working in front of A and C strand, sc in same st as join, sc in next sc, ch 9, drop yarn from hook; join E in next sc, working in front of A, C, and D strand, sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, ch 9, drop yarn from hook, *insert hook in active ch of A strand, bring strand to front of work, holding C, D, and E strand behind, sc in next 2 sc, ch 9, drop yarn from hook; insert hook in end ch of C strand, bring
strand to front of work, holding D, E, and A strand behind, sc in next 2 sc, ch 9, drop yarn from hook; insert hook in end ch of D strand, bring strand to front of work, holding E, A and C strand behind, sc in next 2 sc, ch 9, drop yarn from hook; insert hook in end ch of E strand, bring strand to front of work, holding A, C, and D strand behind, sc in next 2 sc, ch 9, drop yarn from hook; rep from * around. When all sc are worked, cut yarn, leaving 9" tails. Line up strands in order, being careful to lay them in order on top of one another, sl st each ch end, in order, at base of closest sc. Rnd 3: With F, sc around, working behind strand. Note: Tip ch forward to see sc sts; be careful to work in sc and not in ch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Glossary
Abbreviations
beg begin(s); beginning bet between blo back loop only CC contrasting color ch chain cm centimeter(s) cont continue(s); continuing dc double crochet dtr double treble crochet dec(s)(d) decrease(s); decreasing; decreased est established fdc foundation double crochet flo front loop only foll follows; following fsc foundation single crochet g gram(s) hdc half double crochet inc(s)(d) increase(s); increasing; increased k knit lp(s) loop(s) MC main color m marker mm millimeter(s) patt(s) pattern(s) pm place marker p purl rem remain(s); remaining rep repeat; repeating rev sc reverse single crochet rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet sk skip sl slip sl st slip(ped) stitch sp(s) space(es) st(s) stitch(es) tch turning chain tog together tr treble crochet WS wrong side yd yard yo yarn over hook * repeat starting point ( ) alternate measurements and/or instructions [ ] work bracketed instructions a specified number of times
Crochet Gauge
To check gauge, chain 30 to 40 stitches using recommended hook size. Work in pattern stitch until piece measures at least 4" (10 cm) from foundation chain. Lay swatch on flat surface. Place a ruler over swatch and count number of stitches across and number of rows down (including fractions of stitches and rows) in 4" (10 cm). Repeat two or three times on different areas of swatch to confirm measurements. If you have more stitches and rows than called for in instructions, use a larger hook; if you have fewer, use a smaller hook. Repeat until gauge is correct.
The Craft Yarn Council of America has set up guidelines to bring uniformity to yarn labels and published patterns. Yarn Weight: The yarn weight symbols that appear in each project are based on the system outlined below. We have consulted the yarn label, the manufacturers w ebsite, and other resources, to classify these yarns as accurately as possible. *Guidelines only: The below reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories.
Standard Yarn Weight System

Yarn: Fingering, 10-count crochet thread Gauge*: 3340 sts Hook (metric): 1.52.25 mm Hook (U.S.): 000 to 1 Yarn: Sock, Fingering, Baby Gauge*: 2132 sts Hook (metric): 2.253.5 mm Hook (U.S.): B-1 to E-4 Yarn: Sport, Baby Gauge: 1620 sts Hook (metric): 3.54.5 mm Hook (U.S.): E-4 to G-7 Yarn: DK, Light Worsted Gauge: 1217 sts Hook (metric): 3.54.5 mm Hook (U.S.): G-7 to I-9 Yarn: Worsted, Afghan, Aran Gauge: 1114 sts Hook (metric): 5.56.5 mm Hook (U.S.): I-9 to K-1012 Yarn: Chunky, Craft, Rug Gauge: 811 sts Hook (metric): 6.59 mm Hook (U.S.): K-1012 to M-13 Yarn: Bulky, Roving Gauge: 59 sts Hook (metric): 9 mm and larger Hook (U.S.): M-13 and larger
Concentration Ratings
Little concentration required. Straightforward s titching means your hands can work on autopilot. Some concentration required. Easily memorized stitch patterns and minimal shaping might require some focus and counting. Fair amount of focus required. Involved stitch patterns, shaping, or assembly require fairly constant concentration. Extreme focus required. Unusual techniques or complex stitch patterns and shaping require constant focus.
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Learn to Crochet Chain (ch) Make a slipknot on hook, *yarn over and draw through loop of slipknot; repeat from * drawing yarn through last loop formed. Slip Stitch (sl st) *Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and draw loop through stitch and loop on hook; repeat from *. Single Crochet (sc) *Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (Figure1), yarn over and draw through both loops on hook (Figure2) repeat from *. Double Crochet (dc) *Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook; Figure 1), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (Figure 2), yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops (Figure 3); repeat from *.
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Figure 2
Half Double Crochet (hdc) *Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over (Figure 1) and draw through all loops on hook(Figure 2); repeat from *.
Treble Crochet (tr) *Yarn over 2 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (4 loops on hook; Figure 1), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (Figure 2), yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops (Figure3); repeat from *.
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Figure 3
Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) Yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around post of corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times. Back Post Half Double Crochet (BPhdc) Yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around post of corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Back Post Single Crochet (BPsc) Insert hook from back to front to back around post of corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook. Back Post Treble Crochet (BPtr) Yarn over 2 times, insert hook from back to front to back around post of stitch to be worked, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times.
Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog) [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook1 stitch decreased. Double Crochet Three Together (dc3tog) [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times (4 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook2 stitches decreased. Double Crochet Four Together (dc4tog) [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 4 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
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Foundation Double Crochet (fdc) Chain 3. Yarn over, insert hook in 3rd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times (Figure 1) foundation double crochet. Yarn over, insert hook under 2 loops of chain at bottom of stitch just made, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook) (Figure 2), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times (Figure 3). *Yarn over, insert hook under 2 loops of chain at bottom of stitch just made (Figure 4), yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times. Repeat from * as needed (Figure 5).
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times. Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr) Yarn over 2 times, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through two loops on hook] 3 times. Front Post Double Treble Crochet (FPdtr) Yarn over 3 times, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 4 times. Tunisian Simple Stitch (tss) Tss forward pass (FwP): *Insert hook from right to left behind front vertical bar (Figure 1), yarn over and pull up loop (Figure2), leave loop on hook; repeat from * to last vertical bar at edge, pick up front and back loops of last bar to create firm edge; return pass. Return pass (RetP): Yarn over and draw through first loop on hook *yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (Figure 3); repeat from * to end, ending with 1 loop on hook.
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Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog) Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop (2 loops on hook, Figure 1), insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook (Figure 2)1 stitch decreased (Figure 3).
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Figure 3
Single Crochet Three Together (sc3tog) [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch] 3 times (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and draw yarn through all four loops on hook. Completed sc3tog 2 stitches decreased.
Tunisian Knit Stitch (tks) Tks forward pass (Fwp): Skip first vertical bars, *insert hook between next vertical bars under horizontal strands (Figure 1), yarn over and pull up loop, leave loop on hook; repeat from * to end, ending with 1 loop on hook; return pass. Return pass (RetP): Yarn over and draw loop through first loop on hook, *yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook: repeat from * across (Figure 2), ending with 1 loop onhook.
Half Double Crochet Two Together (hdc2tog) [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop] 2 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook 1stitch decreased.
Figure 1 Figure 2
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I n t e r w e av e C r o c h e t P r e s e n t s The Chain reaction afghan project ebook

Marjorie Leggitt, Karen Manthey, Annette Petavy, P U B L I SH I NG

Chain Reaction Afghan Wrap Up Glossary

= chain (ch) = slip st (sl st) = single crochet (sc) = X st

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Row 4: [Tss in next st, tks in next st] 3

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Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 1, 24 sc in ring, sl st to Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc-cl (see Stitch Guide)

first sc to join, do not turn24 sc.

dc2tog treble crochet

Square With F, ch 10, sl st in first ch to form ring.

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= single crochet (sc) = half double crochet (hdc)

Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if

(see above), [ch 6, lg-trcl] 2 times) in indicated st.

= treble cluster (trcl)

= large treble cluster shell (lg-trcl sh)

12 11 = large treble cluster shell 10 (lg-trcl sh)

= treble cluster shell (trcl sh)

= large treble cluster (lg-trcl)

= large treble cluster shell (lg-trcl sh)

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Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc, 2 FPdc around

Log Cabin Petals

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 row-ends of

Tapestry Crochet Heart

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= half double crochet (hdc)

= double crochet (dc)

= beginning treble cluster (BtrC)

= treble cluster (trC)

= back post single crochet (BPsc)

= back post half double crochet (BPhdc)

= back post double crochet (BPdc)

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Victoria Hewerdine Thornton

Finished Size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn; (

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Rnd 10: Sl st in next 6 sts, ch 1, sc in

Row 10: (WS) Ch 1, sc across, turn.

across, turn. Do not fasten off.

Bright, fun, and fashionable

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= treble crochet (tr)

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Finished Size 12" by 12". Yarn Washable worsted-weight yarn; (

Rnd 1: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as dc through-

= hdc (half double crochet) = dc (double crochet)

= BPtr (back post treble crochet)

Square With C, ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring.

= FPtr (front post treble crochet)

= FPdtr (front post double treble crochet)