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A Dozen Modern Motifs

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crochet motifs to inspire projects to get you started

How many designs can you make with Modern Motifs? A Dozen Modern Motifs Designer Edie Eckman offers you twelve original motifs for you to crochet, plus five projects to get you on your way. Crochet squares, circles, octagons, hexagons or triangles—the decision is yours! Make the projects in colors to match your wardrobe or home décor, and use the motif designs as a resource to stretch your imagination. The projects all use techniques that eliminate sewing. Edie Eckman is a designer, teacher and author who has been playing with motifs for years. She is the author of Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs (2008) and Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs (October 2012), as well as The Crochet Answer Book and Around the Corner Crochet Borders.

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Motif Directory

This book is interactive. Photos and page numbers will link you to the motif patterns.

Flower Hexagon

Trinity Shells

Openwork Hexagon

Elegant Square

Square Medallion

Navy Octagon

Chain-Flower Granny

Spoked Wheel

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Bull’s Eye

Lacy Circle

Granny Triangle

Rounded Square

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Design Directory 4

5 Projects to Get You Started 1 Bull’s Eye Square PILLOW........................... page 17 2 Square Medallion MARKET BAG................. page 18 3 Flower Hexagon SCARF.............................. page 20 4 Flower Granny BABY BLANKET.................. page 22 5 Elegant Squares THROW............................. page 24 Yarn Information & Abbreviations................. page 26

This book is interactive. Project names and photo numbers will link you to the pattern.

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Flower Hexagon Motif The six-sided hexagon is found in nature and fine tile work. No wonder it is so much fun to put together in a crochet project. See page 20 for a scarf that is created with this motif.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” edge-to-edge.

Red Heart® Soft™

2515 Turquoise A, 9518 Teal B, and 4420 Guacamole C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-6 = 6” edge-to-edge. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

MOTIF

Round 9: Join C with sc in any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same space, *[ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next sc**, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first sc – 54 sc. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

Round 3: Join B with slip st in any ch-1 space, ch 6 (counts as tr and ch 2), tr in same space; keeping Round-2 petals to the front, ch 3, *(tr, ch 2, tr) in next ch-1 space, ch 3; repeat from * around; join to 4th ch of beginning ch-6 – 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 4: Ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4), *dc in next tr, ch 1, dc in next ch-3 space**, ch 1, dc in next tr, ch 4; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sc to third ch of beginning ch-7 – 18 dc. Fasten off B. Round 5: Join C with sc in same space, *ch 1; working over Round-4 ch, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in Round-3 ch-2 space, [ch 1, sc in next space] 2 times; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join with slip st to first sc – 24 dc. Fasten off C. Round 6: Join B with dc in previous join, dc in each st and ch-1 space around, placing (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner ch-2 space; join to beginning ch-3, slip st in next st – 66 dc. Fasten off B. Round 7: Join C with dc in previous join, *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch-2 space, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] 4 times; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join to beginning ch-3 – 42 dc. Fasten off C. Round 8: Join B with sc in previous join, ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around, placing (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space; join to first sc – 90 sc. Fasten off B.

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Spoked Wheel Motif The wheel is basic to the way we live. As you make this motif think of all the wheels....ship’s wheel, potter’s wheel, steering wheel, flywheel.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” in diameter.

Red Heart® Soft™

4608 Wine A, 4604 Navy B, and 4601 Off White C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-7 = 8” diameter. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with slip st to first sc – 12 sc. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, ch 1, skip 1 sc; *3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc; repeat from * around; join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 18 dc. Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, ch 3; *dc in next 3 dc, ch 3; repeat from * around; join – 6 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off A. Round 4: Join B with dc in first st; *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-3 space, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 48 dc. Fasten off B. Round 5: Join C with dc in first st, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc; *ch 1, skip 2 dc**, 3 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to beginning dc – 16 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off C. Round 6: Join B with dc in any ch-1 space, 3 dc in same space, ch 1; *4 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first dc – 16 4-dc groups. Fasten off B. Round 7: Join C with sc in first st; *sc in next 3 dc, spike dc into center dc of 3-dc group in Round 4, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

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Bull’s Eye Square Motif This motif has a very sleek modern appeal as seen in our pillow on page 17. Bull’s eye usually refers to the center of a target and has been used in fictional characters over the years and even as the name of Target’s mascot dog.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8½” square.

Red Heart® Soft™

4422 Tangerine A and 4420 Guacamole B.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-4 = 5” diameter. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3 – 12 dc. Fasten off A. Round 2: Join B with dc in any st, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around; join—24 dc. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join A with dc in any st; *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 36 dc. Fasten off A. Round 4: Join B with dc in any st; *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 48 dc. Fasten off B. Round 5: Join A with dc in any st; *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 60 dc. Fasten off A. Round 6: Join B with dc in any st; *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 72 dc. Round 7: Ch 2 (counts as hdc); *hdc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc, tr in next 2 dc, 5 tr in next dc, tr in next 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, omitting last hdc; join – 4 5-tr corners. Round 8: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in corner tr; *sc in next 21 sts, 3 sc in corner tr; repeat from * twice; sc in next 10 sts; join – 96 sc. Fasten off B. Weave in all ends.

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Lacy Circle This trio of circles is joined with lacy rounds. The circle shape is used when referring to the circle of life, having a circle of friends or transporting us around a traffic circle.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” in diameter.

Red Heart® Soft™

9114 Honey A and 3720 Lavender B.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-7 = 8” diameter. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

3-Double Crochet Cluster (3-dc cluster): Yarn over, insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, [yarn over, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Round 5: Repeat Round 3 – 72 dc. Round 6: Join B with partial dc in any dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3; *partial dc in same st, skip 2 dc, partial dc in next dc, yarn over and draw through 3 loops, ch 3; repeat from * around; join to first st – 24 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off B.

Round 7: Join A with sc in any ch-3 space, 2 sc in same space, ch 1; *3 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 1; repeat from * around; join to first sc – 72 sc. Fasten off A. Weave in all ends.

Partial Treble Crochet (partial tr): [Yarn over] 2 times, insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times. Partial Double Crochet (partial dc): Yarn over, insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring; join to beginning ch-3 – 12 dc. Fasten off A. Round 2: Join B with slip st in any dc; ch 2, [yarn over, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops—beginning 3-dc cluster made; ch 4; *skip 1 dc, 3-dc cluster in next dc, ch 4; repeat from * around; join to first cluster – 6 ch-4 spaces. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join A with dc in any ch space, 4 dc in same space, dc in next st; *5 dc in next ch space, dc in next st; repeat from * around; join to beginning ch-3 – 36 dc. Fasten off A. Round 4: Join B with partial tr in any dc, skip 2 dc, partial tr in next dc, yarn over and draw through 3 loops to complete st, ch 3; *partial tr in same dc, skip 2 dc, partial tr in next dc, yarn over and draw through 3 loops, ch 3; repeat from * around; join to first st – 12 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off B.

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Trinity Shells Motif The triangle is a basic shape of geometry. It is often used to symbolize the Holy Trinity, a belief defining God as three divine persons. This would be a nice motif for creating a prayer shawl.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” tip-to-tip.

Red Heart® Soft™

9518 Teal A and 9520 Seafoam B.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-6 = 8” tip-to-tip. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: Ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 5] 3 times; join with slip st to first sc, slip st in next space – 3 ch-5 spaces. Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), (9 dc, hdc) in same ch-5 space, (hdc, 9 dc, hdc) in next 2 ch-5 spaces; join to top of beginning ch-2 – 27 dc. Fasten off A. Round 3: Join B with sc in space between any 2 hdc; *ch 3, skip (hdc, 4 dc), (3 dc, tr, 3 dc) in next dc, ch 3, sc in space between next 2 hdc; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same sc; *sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, skip 3 dc; (tr, [ch 1, tr] 4 times) in next tr, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space**, 5 dc in next sc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to beginning ch-3, slip st in next 2 dc – 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st; *skip 2 dc, (dc, [ch 1, dc] 2 times) in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space; [ch 1, dc] 2 times in next 4 ch-1 spaces, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 space; (dc, [ch 1, dc] 2 times) in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 42 dc. Fasten off B. Round 6: Join A with sc in first sc; *skip 1 dc, 7 dc in next dc, skip next dc, sc in next sc, skip next ch-1 space, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next 6 ch-1 spaces; (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, skip next dc, sc in next sc, skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, skip next dc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 3 7-dc groups. Fasten off A. Weave in all ends.

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Openwork Hexagon Motif This six-sided hexagon combines three shades of yarn in decorator shades. Changing the colors or making your project in scraps of many colors will give it a completely different look.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” edge-to-edge.

Red Heart® Soft™

9523 Dark Leaf A, 9518 Teal B and 3729 Grape C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-7 = 8” edge-to-edge. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), [dc in ring, ch 3] 5 times; join with slip st to third ch of beginning ch-6 – 6 dc. Fasten off A. Round 2: Join B with dc in first ch-3 space, 4 dc in same space, ch 3; *5 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3; repeat from * around; join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 30 dc. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join C with dc in any ch-3 space, 4 dc in same space, ch 3; *5 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3; repeat from * around; join to first dc, slip st in next 2 dc – 30 dc. Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), dc in same st—beginning corner space made; *ch 2, 5 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip 2 dc**; (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc—corner space made; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with slip st to top of ch-3 – 6 corners. Fasten off C. Round 5: Join A with dc in any corner ch-2 space, ch 2, dc in same space; *ch 1, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in next dc; [ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc] 2 times; ch 1, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1**; (dc, ch 2, dc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc – 42 dc. Fasten off A. Round 6: Join B with dc in any corner ch-2 space, ch 2, dc in same space; dc in each dc and ch-1 space around, placing (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner ch-2 space; join to first dc – 98 dc. Fasten off B. Round 7: Join C with sc in any st, sc in each dc around, placing 2 sc in each corner ch-2 space – 112 sc. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

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Elegant Square Motif The curvy lace pattern surrounds the circular center and gives this square an elegant classic style as in our throw on page 24. Experiment with color placement for the look you like or make all the squares the same.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” square.

Red Heart® Soft™

9520 Seafoam A, 9518 Teal B and 9523 Dark Leaf C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-6 = 8” edge-to-edge. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog) = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook. 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, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

Round 6: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in same ch-1 space, ch 1, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next ch-1 space, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc, ch 6, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, [3 dc, ch 3] 2 times in next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 6, sc in next sc, skip next ch-2 space**, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next 2 ch-1 spaces; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join to first sc – 8 ch-6 loops. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times; join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 12 dc. Round 2: Ch 2, dc2tog, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 4; *dc3tog, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 4; repeat from * around; join to beginning ch-2 – 8 ch-4 spaces. Fasten off A. Round 3: Join B with dc in first ch-4 space, 4 dc in same space; *ch 3, 5 dc in next ch-4 space, ch 1**, 5 dc in next ch-4 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc – 40 dc. Fasten off B. Round 4: Join C with dc in any ch-1 space, 2 dc in same space; *ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc**, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc, slip st in next dc – 36 dc. Round 5: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), ([dc, ch 1] 2 times, dc) in same st; *ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 dc**, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc) in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to third ch of beginning ch-4, slip st in next space – 40 dc.

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Granny Triangle Motif This easy triangle is shown with three different colors for the rounds. Try making each triangle in just one color and then sew them together like a patchwork quilt.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” corner-to-corner.

Red Heart® Soft™

2515 Turquoise A, 9520 Seafoam B and 4420 Guacamole C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-5 = 8” corner-to-corner. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 4, *3 dc in ring, ch 4; repeat from * once more; join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 9 dc. Fasten off A. Round 2: Join B with dc in any ch-4 space, (2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in next ch-4 space, ch 1; repeat from * once more; join to beginning dc – 18 dc. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join C with dc in any ch-4 space, (2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in next ch-4 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * once more, join to beginning dc – 27 dc. Fasten off C. Round 4: Join B with dc in any ch-4 space, (2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in same space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 2 times, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in next ch-4 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 2 times, ch 1; repeat from * once more, join to beginning dc – 36 dc. Fasten off B. Round 5: Join A with dc in any ch-4 space, (2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in same space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in next ch-4 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1; repeat from * once more, join to beginning dc – 45 dc. Fasten off A. Round 6: Join C with dc in any ch-4 space, (2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in same space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 4, 3 dc) in next ch-4 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1; repeat from * once more, join to beginning dc – 54 dc. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

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Chain-Flower Granny Motif This four-sided granny square has a dimensional flower that gives it a flourish of color. Depending on the colors used, this square can feel like any season and be used to add color to any room as a throw or pillow.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 7½” square.

Red Heart® Soft™

4600 White A, 2515 Turquoise B and 4420 Guacamole C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-9 = 7 ½” square. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MOTIF

repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sc to first dc – 72 dc.

With A, ch 5, join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: Ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 5] 8 times; join with slip st to first sc – 8 sc. Fasten off A.

Round 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1**, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 5 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 4 times, join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 84 dc. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

Round 2: Join B with sc in front loop of any sc, ch 5, *sc in front loop only of next sc, ch 5; repeat from * around; join to first sc – 8 sc and 8 ch-5 loops. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join C with sc in the back loop of any Round-1 sc, *ch 1, sc in back loop of next Round-1 sc**, ch 3, sc in back loop of next Round-1 sc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with dc in first sc – 4 ch-3 corners. Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around; join with sc in beginning ch-3 – 36 dc. Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space**, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 2 times; repeat from *, ending last repeat at **; ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 48 dc. Fasten off C. Round 6: Join B with sc in any Round-3 sc, [ch 7, sc in next Round-3 sc] 7 times, ch 7; join with slip st to first sc – 8 ch-7 loops. Fasten off B. Round 7: Join A with dc in any ch-2 space of Round 5, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc – 60 dc. Fasten off A. Round 8: Join C with dc in any ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times**, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space;

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Square Medallion Motif The floral medallion in the center of the mesh square is perfect for designs that are drapey. See our market bag on page 18 for a portable and fun to crochet project.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” square.

Red Heart® Soft™

4601 Off White A, 9518 Teal B and 9440 Light Grey Heather C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-10 = 8” square, blocked. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, *ch 6, sc in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, ending with ch 2; join with tr in first sc – 16 ch-6 spaces. Round 8: Ch 1, (sc, ch 5, sc) in same ch-6 space, *[ch 5, sc in next ch-6 space] 3 times, [ch 5, sc] 2 times in next ch-6 space; repeat from * around, ending with [ch 5, sc in next ch-6 space] 3 times, ch 2; join with dc to first sc – 20 ch-5 spaces.

Round 10: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, ch 4, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 4 *[sc, ch 4] 2 times in corner ch-5 space**, [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 4] 5 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat with [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 4] 3 times; join to first sc – 28 ch-4 spaces. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, ch 5, *[sc, ch 5] 2 times in corner ch-5 space**, [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5] 4 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5] 2 times, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 2; join with dc to first sc – 24 ch-5 spaces.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with slip st to first sc – 8 sc. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, [ch 3, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc] 3 times, skip next sc; join to beginning ch-3 – 12 dc. Round 3: Ch 2, dc2tog over next 2 dc, *ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 space, ch 3**, dc3tog over next 3 dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to beginning ch-3 – 4 clusters. Fasten off A. Round 4: Join B with sc in first st, *ch 5, skip next ch-3 space, (sc, ch 5, sc) in corner ch-3 space**, ch 5, sc in next cluster; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch 5; join to first sc – 12 ch-5 spaces. Fasten off B. Round 5: Join C with sc in previous ch-5 space, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 5, sc) in corner ch-5 space**, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch 2; join with dc in first sc – 16 ch-5 spaces. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, ending with ch 2; join with dc in first sc – 16 ch-5 spaces.

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Navy Octagon Motif This quick to crochet motif starts out as a wheel and turns into an octagon. Experiment with colors and enjoy how versatile this motif is.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” diameter.

Red Heart® Soft™

9344 Chocolate A, 4608 Wine B and 4604 Navy C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-7 = 8” diameter. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

2 Double Crochet Cluster (2-dc cluster): [Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space indicated and pull up a loop] 2 times, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Spike Single Crochet (spike sc): Sc in space in round below next st.

Round 7: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), *dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next (ch 2, cluster), (2-dc cluster, ch 3, 2-dc cluster) in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next (cluster, ch 2)**, dc in next dc, ch 3; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to third ch of beginning ch-6. Fasten off C. Weave in all ends.

MOTIF

With A, ch 6, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2, dc in ring, ch 2, [2-dc cluster, ch 2] 7 times; join with slip st to first dc – 8 clusters. Fasten off A. Round 2: With B, beginning with slip knot on hook, (2-dc cluster, ch 2, 2-dc cluster, ch 1) in each ch-2 space around; join to first cluster – 16 clusters. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join C with sc in any ch-1 space, *sc in next cluster, (spike sc, ch 2, spike sc) in next Round-1 ch-2 space, sc in next cluster, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 16 spike sc. Fasten off C. Round 4: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 sc, ch 2, *dc in next 5 sc, ch 2; repeat from * around, ending with dc in last 2 sc; join to beginning ch-3 – 40 dc. Fasten off A. Round 5: With C, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip 2 dc, *(2-dc cluster, ch 3, 2-dc cluster) in next ch-2 space, ch 1**, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to beginning ch-3 – 16 clusters. Round 6: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in same dc, *ch 2, skip (ch 1, cluster), (2-dc cluster, ch 3, 2-dc cluster) in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip (cluster, ch 1)**, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to third ch of beginning ch-4 – 16 clusters.

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Rounded Square Motif Here is a motif that deviates from the usual straight lines of most squares by creating curves in the rounds. This gives it a softer cozier feel.

Easy Finished Size

Motif measures 8” diameter.

Red Heart® Soft™

9523 Dark Leaf A and 4601 Off-White B.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-8 = 8” diameter. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc, [3 dc in next ch-3 space, dc in next sc] 2 times, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-3 space, dc in next sc, [3 dc in next ch-3 space, dc in next sc] 2 times, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join to first dc – 100 dc. Fasten off B.

Round 8: Join A with sc in any corner ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same space, *[ch 1, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc] 12 times, ch 1, skip 1 dc**, [sc, ch 1, sc] in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first sc – 56 sc. Fasten off A. Weave in all ends.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2, dc in ring, ch 4, tr in 4th ch from hook, *2-dc cluster in ring, ch 4, tr in 4th ch from hook; repeat from * 2 times; join with slip st to first dc – 4 clusters. Fasten off A. Round 2: Join B with sc in any cluster, *[ch 1, dc] 5 times in next ch-4 space, ch 1, sc in next cluster; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 20 dc. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join A with sc in any sc, *ch 3, skip next ch-1 space, [2-dc cluster in next ch-1 space, ch 3] 4 times, skip next ch-1 space, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 16 clusters. Fasten off A. Round 4: Join B with sc in any sc, *[ch 3, sc in next cluster] 4 times, ch 3, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 20 sc. Round 5: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), *sc in next sc, ch 3, hdc in next sc, ch 5, hdc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 2**, dc in next sc, ch 2; repeat from * around, ending last rep at **; join to 3rd ch of beginning ch-5 – 8 hdc. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next hdc, ch 3, [sc, ch 3] 2 times in next ch-5 space, sc in next hdc, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 28 sc.

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Bull’s Eye Square Pillow Put 8 squares together to make a pillow! It’s a simple idea for adding a graphic accent to a modern bedroom or living area.

Easy Finished Size

Pillow measures 20” square.

Red Heart® Soft™

1 skein each 4422 Tangerine A and 4420 Guacamole B.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10]

20” square pillow form

Gauge

Rounds 1-4 = 5” diameter. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge.

MOTIF (Make 8)

Border

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in each st to corner, (2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in corner st; repeat from * 3 times, dc in each st to beginning, changing to A in last stitch; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3.

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in each st to corner, 3 dc in corner tr; repeat from * 3 times, dc in each st to beginning, changing to B in last stitch; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3. Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in each st to corner, (2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in corner st; repeat from * 3 times, dc in each st to beginning; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.

Round 4: Join B with dc in any st; *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 48 dc. Fasten off B.

Side 2 – Pillow Front

Make as for Side 1; do not fasten off at the end of Border Round 3.

FINISHING

Holding front and back with wrong sides together, ch 1, sc through each pair of adjacent sts around 3 sides, placing 3 sc in each corner st; insert pillow form, then continue working through both layers to beginning; join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 5: Join A with dc in any st; *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 60 dc. Fasten off A. Round 6: Join B with dc in any st; *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join – 72 dc. Round 7: Ch 2 (counts as hdc); *hdc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc, tr in next 2 dc, 5 tr in next dc, tr in next 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, omitting last hdc; join – 4 5-tr corners. Round 8: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in corner tr; *sc in next 21 sts, 3 sc in corner tr; repeat from * twice; sc in next 10 sts; join – 96 sc. Fasten off B.

PILLOW

Side 1 – Pillow Back

Place 4 motifs in a 2 x 2 arrangement. Holding squares with Right Sides together, with B, sc through each pair of adjacent sts to join all four squares. Fasten off. Repeat for other (perpendicular) seam, but do not fasten off.

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Square Medallion Market Bag Would you rather not have to sew motifs together? These squares are joined together during the last round of the square. Just follow the pattern for all 10 rounds of the first square and then join each new square to previous squares as you do Round 10. Easy Finished Size

Bag measures 16” wide x 16½” high, excluding handles.

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1 skein each 4601 Off-White A, 9518 Teal B or 9440 Light Grey Heather B.

Crochet Hook 6.0 mm [US J-10]

Gauge

Rounds 1-10 = 8” diameter, blocked. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

MOTIF

(Make 4 with Teal and 4 with Light Grey Heather)

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with slip st to first sc – 8 sc. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, [ch 3, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc] 3 times, skip next sc; join to beginning ch-3 – 12 dc. Round 3: Ch 2, dc2tog over next 2 dc, *ch 3, [sc, ch 3, sc] in next ch-3 space, ch 3**, dc3tog over next 3 dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to beginning ch-3 – 4 clusters. Fasten off A. Round 4: Join B with sc in first st, *ch 5, skip ch-3 space, (sc, ch 5, sc) in corner ch-3 space**, ch 5, sc in next cluster; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch 2; join with dc to first sc – 12 ch-5 spaces. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 5, sc) in corner ch-5 space**, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch 2; join with dc in first sc – 16 ch-5 spaces. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, ending with ch 2; join with dc in first sc – 16 ch-5 spaces. continued on next page

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Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, ch 5, *[sc, ch 5] 2 times in corner ch-5 space**, [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5] 4 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5] 2 times, sc in next space, ch 2; join with dc to first sc – 24 ch-5 spaces.

Referring to assembly diagram for placement of colors and squares, make and join Motifs 3, 4, 5, and 6. For the last 2 motifs (7 & 8), join them to the previous motifs and also to the first two motifs to form a tube.

Finishing

Round 10: Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, *[sc, ch 3] 2 times in corner ch-5 space**, [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3] 5 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat with [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3] 3 times; join to first sc – 28 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off B.

BAG

Bottom Seam: Turn bag inside out and flatten into a double-layered 2x2 square. With Right Sides together and Wrong Side facing, join B with sc through both corner spaces of one edge. Working through both layers, [ch 1, 3 sc in next ch-3 space] 6 times, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 1, 3 sc in next ch-3 space] 6 times, ch 1, sc in last ch-3 space. Fasten off.

Edging and handles

Make first Motif through Round 10. Referring to Assembly Diagram for yarn colors and motif placement, make Motif 2 through Round 9; join Motif 2 to Motif 1 as follows: Round 10 (Joining Round): Ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, *[ch 3, sc] 2 times in corner ch-5 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space] 5 times; repeat from * once, ch 3, sc in corner ch-5 space, ch 1, sc in corner ch-5 space of previous motif, ch 1, sc in same corner ch-5 space of current motif; [ch 1, sc in adjacent ch-5 space of previous motif, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 space of current motif] 5 times, ch 1, sc in adjacent ch-5 space of previous motif, ch 1, sc in corner ch-5 space of current motif, ch 1, sc in corner ch-5 space of previous motif, ch 1, sc in same ch-5 corner space of current motif; [ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space] 3 times, ch 3; join to first sc. Fasten off.

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Turn bag right side out. Round 1: Working around top of bag and with Right Side facing, join B with sc in first corner space at upper right corner; *[ch 1, sc] 2 times in next 6 ch-3 spaces**, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 space] 2 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 space; join with sc to first sc – 112 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ending join with sc to first sc—112 sts. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same ch-1 space, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space] 8 times, *sc in next sc, ch 49 for handle, skip 23 sts, sc in next sc**, sc in next ch-1 space, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space] 15 times; repeat from * to ** once; [sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 6 times, sc in next ch-1 space; join with sc to first sc – 163 sts. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same ch-1 space, *[ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space] 8 times, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, [ch 1, skip next ch, sc in back bump of next ch] 24 times, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next sc**, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space] 7 times; repeat from * to ** once; [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space] 6 times; join with sc to first sc – 163 sts. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, join to first sc – 163 sts. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

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Flower Hexagons Scarf Only 6 motifs are needed to crochet this colorful and fun scarf. They are joined together as you do the last round, so once you are done crocheting there is no sewing! Easy One size fits most. Finished Size

Scarf measures 8½” x 48”.

Red Heart® Soft™

1 skein each 2515 Turquoise A, 9518 Teal B, and 4420 Guacamole C.

Crochet Hook 5.5mm [US I-9]

Gauge

Rounds 1-6 = 6” edge-to-edge. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern.

MOTIF

With A, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st to top of ch-3 – 12 dc. Round 2: *Ch 3, (3 tr, ch 3, slip st) in same st, ch 1, skip next dc, slip st in next st; repeat from * around — 6 petals made. Fasten off A. Round 3: Join B with slip st in any ch-1 space, ch 6 (counts as tr and ch 2), tr in same space; keeping Round-2 petals to the front, ch 3, *(tr, ch 2, tr) in next ch-1 space, ch 3; repeat from * around; join to 4th ch of beginning ch-6 – 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 4: Ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4), *dc in next tr, ch 1, dc in next ch-3 space**, ch 1, dc in next tr, ch 4; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sc to third ch of beginning ch-7 – 18 dc. Fasten off B. Round 5: Join C with sc in same space, *ch 1; working over Round-4 ch, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in Round-3 ch-2 space, [ch 1, sc in next space] 2 times; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join with slip st to first sc – 24 dc. Fasten off C. Round 6: Join B with dc in previous join, dc in each st and ch-1 space around, placing (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner ch-2 space; join to beginning ch-3, slip st in next st – 66 dc. Fasten off B. Round 7: Join C with dc in previous join, *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch-2 space, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] 4 times; repeat from * around, omitting last dc; join to beginning ch-3 – 42 dc. Fasten off C. continued on next page

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Flower Hexagons Scarf continued

Round 8: Join B with sc in previous join, ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around, placing (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space; join to first sc – 90 sc. Fasten off B. Round 9: Join C with sc in any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same space, *[ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next sc**, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first sc – 54 sc. Fasten off C.

SCARF

Make one Motif through Round 9. Following diagram, make 5 additional Motifs through Round 8; join to previous motifs as follows: Round 9 (Joining Round): Join C with sc in any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same space, *[ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 7 times, ch 1, skip next sc**, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 times; repeat from * to ** 1 time; sc in any corner ch-2 space of previous motif, sc in same space, [sc in next space of previous motif to join, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 7 times, sc in next ch-1 space of previous motif, sc in corner ch-2 space, sc in corner ch-2 space of previous motif, sc in same space, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times, ch 1, skip next sc; join to first sc. ee274.15 Flower Hexagon Scarf

Weave in all ends. Assembly Diagram

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Flower Granny Baby Blanket Whether you make this blanket in bright colors or pastels, it is a wonderful comfort to a baby or toddler. There are just 16 motifs joined together while crocheting the last round. Easy Finished Size

Blanket measures 35” square.

Red Heart® Soft™

1 skein each 4600 White A, 2515 Turquoise B and 4420 Guacamole C.

Crochet Hook 6.0mm [US J-10].

Gauge

Rounds 1-6 = 6” edge-to-edge. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MOTIF

With A, ch 5, join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: Ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 5] 8 times; join with slip st to first sc – 8 sc. Fasten off A. Round 2: Join B with sc in front loop of any sc, ch 5, *sc in front loop only of next sc, ch 5; repeat from * around; join to first sc – 8 sc and 8 ch-5 loops. Fasten off B. Round 3: Join C with sc in the back loop of any Round-1 sc, *ch 1, sc in back loop of next Round-1 sc**, ch 3, sc in back loop of next Round-1 sc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with dc in first sc – 4 ch-3 corners. Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around; join with sc in beginning ch-3 – 36 dc. Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space**, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 2 times; repeat from *, ending last repeat at **; ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 48 dc. Fasten off C. Round 6: Join B with sc in any Round-3 sc, [ch 7, sc in next Round-3 sc] 7 times, ch 7; join with slip st to first sc – 8 ch-7 loops. Fasten off B. Round 7: Join A with dc in any ch-2 space of Round 5, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc – 60 dc. Fasten off A. continued on next page

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Flower Granny Baby Blanket continued

Round 8: Join C with dc in any ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times**, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with sc to first dc – 72 dc. Round 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1**, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 5 times; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 4 times, join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 84 dc. Fasten off C.

BLANKET

Make one Chain-Flower Granny Motif. Make 15 additional Motifs through Round 8; referring to Assembly Diagram, join Motifs in a 4x4 arrangement as follows: Round 9 (Joining Round): Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1**, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 5 times; repeat from * once; (3 dc, ch 1, slip st in adjacent corner ch-2 space of previous motif, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, [3 dc in ee274.16 Baby Blanket Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram

next ch-1 space, slip st in adjacent ch-1 space of previous motif] 5 times, (3 dc, ch 1, slip st in adjacent corner ch-2 space of previous motif, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 4 times; join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 84 dc. Fasten off C.

Border

Round 1: Join C with sc in any corner ch-2 space, *[ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next ch-1 space] 7 times**, ch 1, sc in same ch-1 space; repeat from * 2 times; repeat from * to ** once; [sc, ch 1, sc] in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * 3 times, omitting last [sc, ch 1, sc; join to first sc – 240 sc. Fasten off C. Round 2: Join A with sc in any corner ch-1 space, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, [sc in next ch-1 space, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] to corner, ch 1, sc in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * around, omitting last sc; join to first sc – 120 3-dc groups. Fasten off A. Round 3: Join C with dc in any corner sc, 6 dc in same st, *skip next dc, sc in next dc; [skip next dc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc] 29 times**; 7 dc in corner sc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc – 116 3-dc groups. Fasten off C. Round 4: Join B with sc in any sc, ch 3, skip next st, *sc in next st, ch 3, skip next st; repeat from * around; join to first sc. Fasten off B. Weave in ends.

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Elegant Squares Throw The granny is all grown up and elegant in these stylish home décor colors. You’ll love joining the motifs to each other during the last round, so that you don’t have to sew them all together.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Notes

Squares are joined using a join-as-you-go method to minimize finishing tasks. If you prefer, make 30 individual square motifs and crochet or sew them together later.

MOTIF Easy Finished Size

Throw measures 40” x 48”.

With first color, ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times; join with slip st to beginning ch-3 – 12 dc.

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Round 2: Ch 2, dc2tog, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 4; *dc3tog, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 4; repeat from * around; join to beginning ch-2 – 8 ch-4 spaces. Fasten off first color.

Crochet Hook

Round 3: Join second color with dc in first ch-4 space, 4 dc in same space; *ch 3, 5 dc in next ch-4 space, ch 1**, 5 dc in next ch-4 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc – 40 dc. Fasten off second color.

1 skein each 2515 Turquoise A, 9518 Teal B, 4420 Guacamole C, 4614 Black D, 9520 Seafoam E, 9440 Light Grey Heather F, 9523 Dark Leaf G. 5.5mm [US I-9].

Gauge

Motif Rounds 1-6 = 8” edge-to-edge. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Round 4: Join third color with dc in any ch-1 space, 2 dc in same space; *ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc**, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to first dc, slip st in next dc – 36 dc. continued on next page

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Round 5: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), ([dc, ch 1] 2 times, dc) in same st; *ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 dc**, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc) in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join to third ch of beginning ch-4, slip st in next space – 40 dc. Round 6: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in same ch-1 space, ch 1, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next ch-1 space, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc, ch 6, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, [3 dc, ch 3] 2 times in next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 6, sc in next sc, skip next ch-2 space**, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next 2 ch-1 spaces; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join to first sc – 8 ch-6 loops. Fasten off third color.

in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in ch-6 loop of adjacent motif, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3; (3 dc, ch 1, sc in corner ch-3 space of adjacent motif, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 6, sc in next sc; join with slip st to first dc – 8 ch-6 loops. Fasten off. Continue making and joining motifs in a 5 x 6 layout as indicated on assembly diagram. Weave in ends.

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Assembly Diagram

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BCE

CFG

ADC

EBD

FDC

GAD

ECA

CAF

BGE

AFG

DEB

GFC

ACD

FDA

DCA

CFG

BFE

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DBC

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EDC

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FGA

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THROW

Referring to assembly diagram for colors and placement of motifs, make one Elegant Square Motif through Round 6. Make subsequent Motifs through Round 5; join to previous square as follows: Round 6 (Joining Round): Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in same ch-1 space, ch 1, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next ch-1 space, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc, ch 6, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, [3 dc, ch 3] 2 times in next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 6, sc in next sc, skip next ch-2 space, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next 2 ch-1 spaces; repeat from * once; (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc, ch 6, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3; (3 dc, ch 1, sc in corner ch-1 space of adjacent motif, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in ch-6 loop of adjacent motif, ch 3, sc in next sc, [dc, ch 1] 2 times in next ch-1 space; (dc, sc in center ch-1 space of adjacent motif, dc)

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Abbreviations & Symbols

Yarn Information

Here are the crochet abbreviations and symbols used in this booklet. A, B, C ............................................................................................... Color A, B, C ch ................................................................................................................... chain dc .................................................................................................. double crochet hdc ......................................................................................... half double crochet mm ....................................................................................................... millimeters sc ..................................................................................................... single crochet st(s) ........................................................................................................... stitch(es) tog ........................................................................................................... together tr ........................................................................................ triple or treble crochet yo ............................................................................................................ yarn over [ ]............................. work directions in brackets the number of times specified * or ** ...................................... repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated

MOYEN MEDIO

8 US

17 S

Gauge refers to the number of stitches and rows in a given area. When making motifs, the gauge is given in the pattern for the size of the motif or for a certain number of rounds. When making projects, ensure that your project is the correct finished size and is to gauge. Work the area as stated in the pattern and then measure to check that it agrees with the gauge given. If it is not the same size, change your hook size. If motif is too large, use a smaller hook. If motif is too small, use a larger hook size.

10 X 10 cm 5.5 mm I-9

15 R

5 mm

23 R

10 X 10 cm

4 X 4 inches

MEDIUM

RED HEART® Soft, Art. E728 available in 5 oz (140 g), 256 yd (234 m) balls.

4 X 4 inches

Gauge

12 SC

Skill Levels

Tips for Washing RED HEART® Soft:

• Use gentle fabric detergent, such as Ivory®, in warm water. • Use less than half of the suggested amount of liquid fabric softener, as too much softener will cause fiber to stretch. • Tumble dry on low and remove from the dryer before completely dry. • To keep fringe or pompoms looking their best, handwash, lay flat to dry.

The projects in this book were created with RED HEART® yarns. For best results, we recommend following the pattern exactly as written. All instructions have been checked for accuracy; however, Coats & Clark is not responsible for typographical errors, differences in individual interpretation or other variances in work.

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Perfect for new crocheters, these projects use basic stitches and minimal shaping. These projects use basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. It’s easy!

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