Red Heart Alphabet Song - 7 Personal Projects to Knit & Crochet by Red Heart Yarns

Alphabet Song 7 personal projects

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This ultra-soft yarn is a premium acrylic that is made for you, With LoveÂŽ, in the USA. DIRECTORY

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Knit Monogram Ear Warmers

A bit of chain stitch embroidery creates earwarmers that are music to your ears.

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This excellent all-purpose yarn feels nice (never scratchy) and has a subtle luster. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for washable accessories.

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Wrapped Initials

Purchased letters are wrapped in yarn and hung on the wall with a stylish frame added to complete this home accessory.

Name Train

Dimensional letters spell out a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and complete the cars behind this playful train engine!

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Trusted for generations, this is the “go-to” yarn for durability and value. It’s made right here in the USA.

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Personalized Baby Blanket

Start with a neutral striped blanket, add a scallop edge, then make it extra special with baby name embroidery.

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Initially Yours Pillow

Just one stylized initial is duplicate stitched to the front corner of this pillow. Change up the colors to accent your dĂŠcor.

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This chunky weight yarn has a modern look, plus makes your project stitching go faster! This is the same wonderful Soft premium acrylic as SoftÂŽ yarn.

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Patterns

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Crochet Letter Hats

LW5254

Crochet a gift hat with personal style. After crocheting your hat, use our monogram patterns to cut out the chosen letter and hand sew in place. Pattern is given in three sizes so you can crochet them for bigger kids, too!

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each 1801 Navy and 1502 Iced Aqua Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle, stitch marker, piece of felt, sewing needle and thread to match felt, straight pins GAUGE: 12 sts = 4" (10 cm); 9 rows = 4" (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® With Love®, Art. E400 available in solid color 7oz (198 g), 370 yd (338 m) and multicolor 5oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m) skeins

Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses. Hat measures 18 (20, 22)" [45.5 (51, 56) cm] circumference at brim.

Notes

1. Hat is made in continuous (spiral) rounds with right side facing at all times. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed. Do not join until instructed. 2. Monograms are cut from felt and sewn to hat.

HAT (make 1 with each color)

Ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), 7 hdc in ring—8 hdc. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed. Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around—16 hdc. Round 3: *Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * 7 times—24 hdc. Round 4: *Hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * 7 times—32 hdc. Round 5: *Hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * 7 times—40 hdc. Round 6: *Hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * 7 times—48 hdc. Round 7: *Hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * 7 times—56 hdc. Sizes Medium and Large only: Round 8: *Hdc in next 13 (6) sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * 3 (7) times—60 (64) hdc. continued...

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LW5254 Crochet Letter Hats

Size Large only: Round 9: *Hdc in next 31 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * once—66 hdc. All Sizes: Rounds 8–16 (9–17, 10–18): Hdc in each st around. Round 17 (18, 19): Sc in each st around; join with slip st in next st. Fasten off.

Monogram

Print desired letter. Pin to felt and cut out letter shape. Pin felt letter to front of hat and sew in place with matching thread.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain(s); hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See next 3 pages for alphabet charts.

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LW5254 Monogram Hats Lettering Diagram LW5254 Crochet Letter Hats

LW5254 Monogram Hats Lettering Diagram

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LW5254 Monogram Hats Lettering Diagram

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Monogram Pompom Hats

knitting LW5253

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®™: 1 skein each 1939 Papaya A and 1932 Minty B OR 1401 Pewter A and 1101 Eggshell B Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] and 5.5mm [US 9] Susan Bates® split lock stitch markers Susan Bates® Easy Pom Pon Maker, 2" (5 cm) diameter Yarn Needle GAUGE: 16 sts = 4" (10 cm); 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® With Love®, Art. E400, available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 370 yd (338 m); multicolor 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m), skeins

Personalized gift hats are a special way to show you care! After knitting your hat, use duplicate stitch alphabet to add the letter of choice. This classic knit style has a looser fit and a pompom added to give it a new fun look! Directions are for Child's size Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses. Hat measures 16 (18, 20)" (40.5 (45.5, 51) cm) around brim, and 8 (8½, 9)" (20.5 (21.5, 23) cm) in depth.

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Duplicate Stitch embroidery is used to create the monogram. STITCH PATTERN: 2x2 RIB (Worked over a multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 1 (right side): * K2, p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: * P2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2. Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 2x2 Rib

HAT

With smaller needles and A, cast on 66 (74, 82) sts. Work in 2x2 Rib for 2" (5 cm), ending with a WS row. Change to larger needles, and work in Stockinette st until piece measures 5½ (6, 6½)" (14 (15, 16.5) cm) ending with a WS row.

Shape Crown

With right side facing, place a marker on the needle after the 7th st, then after every 8 sts – 8 (9, 10) markers placed, 3 sts left after final marker. Next 2 rows: Row 1 (decrease row, RS): *Knit to marker, slip marker, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1 – 58 (65, 72) sts. Row 2: Purl. Repeat the last 2 rows 5 more times – 18 (20, 22) sts. continued...

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LW5253 Monogram Pom Pom Hats

Next row (final dec row, RS): K1, * k2tog; repeat from * to last st removing all markers, k1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 (11, 12) sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FINISHING

With yarn needle, thread tail through remaining sts and sew seam. With B, use duplicate stitch technique to embroider letter. With B, make a pom pom and sew to top of hat.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B = Color A, Color B; dec = decrease; k = knit; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; p = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated. See next 2 pages for alphabet charts.

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LW5253 Monogram Pom Pom Hats

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knitting LW5271

What you will need: RED HEART® Soft: 1 ball each 9440 Light Grey Heather A and 9518 Teal B Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] Susan Bates® split lock stitch markers Yarn needle GAUGE: 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Seed St. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728, available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m) and print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m) balls

Knit Monogram Ear Warmers Add a personal note to your ear warming headband with an easy-to-embroider monogram. Simply knit your ear warmer first, then use our photographed alphabet and charts as guides for your embroidery. Pattern is given in three sizes and stretches to fit a range of head sizes. Ear warmer measures 15½ (18, 20½)" (39.5 (46, 52) cm) in circumference and 3" (7.5 cm) wide.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE

Stretchy Bind-off: K1, * k1, slide st just made back to left needle, k2tog through the back loop; repeat from * across. When 1 st remains, fasten off.

SEED STITCH

Row 1 (wrong side): * K1, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 2: * P1, k1; repeat from * to end. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for Seed st.

EAR WARMER

With B, Cast on 70 (82, 94) sts. Cut B and join A. Row 1 (right side): K1, work in Seed st to last st, k1. Row 2: P1, work in Seed st to last st, p1. Row 3: K1, work 20 (26, 32) sts in Seed st, place marker, work 14 sts in Stockinette st, place marker, work 34 (40, 46) sts in Seed st, k1. Row 4: P1, work 34 (40, 46) sts in Seed st, slip marker, work 14 sts in Stockinette st, slip marker, work 20 (26, 32) sts in Seed st, p1. Work 16 more rows in established patterns, keeping first and last st in Stockinette st. Last 2 rows: Repeat Rows 1 and 2. Cut A and join B. Bind off all sts. continued...

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LW5271 Knit Monogram Ear Warmers

FINISHING

Using B and yarn needle, embroider letter of choice using chain st and back st following charts. Sew short ends of ear warmers together. Weave in all loose ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B = Color A, Color B; k = knit; p = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

Back Stitch

Chain Stitch

See next 5 pages for alphabet charts.

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LW5271 Knit Monogram Ear Warmers

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LW5271 Knit Monogram Ear Warmers

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craft LM5405

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 259 Flamingo Letters of your choice Empty frame Hot glue gun and glue Toothpick or short dowel

BUY YARN RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yds (333 m); prints, multis and heathers 5 oz (141 g), 236 yds (215 m); flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins

Wrapped Initials This fun yarn wrapping craft is a quick way to personalize any room with a monogram look. Choose your own initials, or show your support for your alma mater. Showcase them in an empty frame for a great finish. Frame is 11” x 14”. Letters are 7” tall.

WRAP LETTERS

NOTE: Depending on the shape of the letters being wrapped, double stick tape can be used. Curved letters are easier to wrap with a hot glue gun. Plug in and heat up glue gun. Be careful when using the glue gun; use the toothpick or dowel to move yarn around while glue is still hot.

Work from outside of skein for smoothest yarn. Using a dab of hot glue, secure yarn end onto top edge of letter, let cool to harden. Begin wrapping until ends are covered.

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LM5405 Wrapped Initials

Keep wrapping in layers, covering exposed areas as you go. When wrapping closed areas, cut yarn 3-5 yards at a time, securing ends as necessary with glue.

Loop

If hanging, create a loop and tie on to letter, cover tails as you wrap. To hide loop when hanging, put in the center of the letter. For it to show, follow Photo 10.

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LM5405 Wrapped Initials

Wrapping order for ‘H’ 10

Continue wrapping until all surfaces on front are covered. Glue down end on back.

Finishing

Hang frame on wall using manufacturer’s directions. Hang letters in center of frame.

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crochet LW5298

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each, 3950 Charcoal A, 256 Carrot B, 319 Cherry Red C, 316 Soft White D, 512 Turqua E, 3945 Blue Suede F, 672 Spring Green G Note: A, B, C, and D are needed for train engine. Any colors of your choice can be used for letters. E, F, and G are only used in letters of photographed sample. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8] Fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle GAUGE: 12 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Name Train A personalized train is a super way to make a kid feel special! Crochet the engine, then all the letters in his or her name. Colors can be customized to the décor of the child’s room. Great for learning your letters and how to spell your own name.

Each letter and train engine measures about 6" [15 cm] tall.

Special Stitches

Bpdc (back post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from back side of work to front and to back again around the post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Skip the stitch "in front of" the Bpdc. dc-spike (double crochet spike stitch) = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space in row/round below and pull up a loop to the height of the current row, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Fsc (Foundation single crochet) = *Insert hook in "chain" of previous stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 1 loop on hook (the "chain"), yarn over and draw through both loops on hook; repeat from * for indicated number of stitches. Note: This method adds foundation single crochet stitches to the end of a row. A foundation single crochet consists of a base chain and a single crochet worked at the same time. Fpdc (Front post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from front side of work to back and to front again around post of indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Skip the stitch "behind" the Fpdc. Join with sc (join with single crochet) = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. continued...

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LW5298 Name Train

Special Technique

Adjustable-ring = Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring and tail between middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull gently on tail to tighten ring.

Notes

1. Each letter can be worked by following the written instructions or the stitch diagram. 2. Each letter is made from two identical pieces, front and back, and long narrow side piece(s). The side pieces are slip stitched to the edges of the front and back pieces. Letters are stuffed before final edge(s) of side pieces are slip stitched to the back. 3. Row numbers in written instructions correspond to row numbers shown in the stitch diagrams 4. Use any colors desired to crochet letters. 5. Train engine is worked in pieces that are sewn together.

TRAIN ENGINE ENGINE Boiler

Beginning at front end with A, make an adjustable ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, work 6 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Round 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc— 18 sc. Round 4: Ch 1, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc—24 sc. Round 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc—30 sc. Round 6: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc.

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Rounds 7 and 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Round 9: With right side facing, join B with sc in first sc, sc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 10: With B, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Round 11: With right side facing, join A with sc in first sc, sc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds 12–16: With A, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Rounds 17 and 18: With B, repeat Rounds 9 and 10. Fasten off. Rounds 19-22: With A, repeat Rounds 11–14. Fasten off. Stuff piece.

Smoke Stack

With A, ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 6: Slip st in each st around. Fasten off. Sew smoke stack to top of boiler centered over first B-colored stripe.

Cab Roof

With A, make an adjustable ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in ring, [ch 2, sc in ring] 3 times, ch 2; join with slip st in first sc—4 sc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space (corner made), [sc in next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space] 3 times; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc (3 sc on each of 4 sides between corners) and 4 ch-2 corner spaces. continued...

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LW5298 Name Train

Rounds 3–5: Ch 1, [sc in each st to next corner ch-2 space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space] 4 times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—36 sc (9 sc on each of 4 sides between corners) and 4 ch-2 corner spaces at the end of Round 5. Round 6: Ch 1, working in front loops only, [sc in each st to next corner ch-2 space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space] 4 times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—44 sc (11 sc on each of 4 sides between corners) and 4 corner ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Round 7: With right side facing join B with slip st in any st, slip st in each st around. Fasten off.

Cab Box

Round 1 (right side): With wrong side (bottom) of roof facing and working with outer edge of roof facing you, join C with sc in free loop of 5th st (center st) of one of the sides of Round 5, sc in each st around skipping the ch-2 corner spaces; join with slip st in first sc—36 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 sts, sc2tog, [sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog] 3 times, sc in last 3 sts; join with slip st in first sc—32 sc. Round 3: Ch 1, turn, [sc in each st to next sc2tog, Fpdc around sc2tog (corner made)] 4 times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—28 sc and 4 corner post sts. Round 4: Ch 1, turn, [sc in each st to next corner post st, Bpdc around corner post st] 4 times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 5: Ch 1, turn, [sc in each st to next corner post st, Fpdc around corner post st] 4 times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds 6–17: Repeat Rounds 4 and 5 six times. Fasten off.

Windows (make 6)

With D, ch 7. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Edging Round: Ch 1, do not turn, slip st in end of each row across side edge, ch 1 at corner, slip st in ch at base of each st across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 1 at corner, slip st in end of each row across next side edge, ch 1 at corner, slip st in each st across last row. Fasten off. Sew one window to each side of cab, sewing top edge of windows one row below roof of cab.

Cab Base

With C, ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—8 sc. Rows 2–8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Stuff cab. Sew base to lower edge of cab, adding more stuffing as you sew, as needed.

WHEEL AND AXLE (make 4)

With A, make an adjustable ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, work 6 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Round 2: With right side facing and working in back loops only, join D with sc in first st, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Round 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc— 18 sc. Fasten off. Round 4: With right side facing, join A with sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, dc-spike in free front loop of first st of Round 1 skipping the corresponding st in Round 4, [sc in next st of Round 4, 2 sc in next st of Round 4, dc-spike in free front loop of next st of Round 1 skipping the corresponding st in Round 4] 5 times; join with slip st in first sc—24 sts. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc.

Round 6: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc—18 sc. Round 9: Ch 1, [sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue to stuff as you work. Round 10 (begin axle): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds 11–14: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing axles together. Sew the ends of two axles together to make a total of three pairs of wheels and axles.

FINISHING TRAIN ENGINE

Sew open end of boiler to one side of cab, just below window. Sew wheels and axles evenly spaced along lower edge of engine and cab. Weave in ends. Either before each “lettered” section or at the end Insert close up of each letterIn June folder

LETTER A

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Right Leg

Ch 7. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 5: Repeat Row 3—5 sc. Fasten off.

Left Leg

Ch 7. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 5: Repeat Row 3—5 sc.

Center Bar

Row 6 (join legs – wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 10 (for base of center bar); working in sts of last row of right leg, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—12 sc and 1 ch-10. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st and ch to last 2 sts, sc2tog—20 sc. Row 8: Ch 1 turn, sc in each st across. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—18 sc. Rows 10 and 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Left Half of Top

Row 12 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st. Rows 15 and 16: Repeat Rows 13 and 14. Fasten off.

Right Half of Top

Row 12 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 6 unworked sts of Row 11 following left half of top, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Rows 15 and 16: Repeat Rows 13 and 14.

Top Triangle

Row 17 (join top sides – right side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts, ch 2; sc in each st across last row of left half of top—10 sc and 1 ch-2. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st and ch to last 2 sts, sc2tog—10 sc. Rows 19 and 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. continued...

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LW5298 Name Train

Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—8 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 23 and 24: Repeat Rows 21 and 22—6 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

up a loop in next unworked st, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog.

LETTER B

Center Bar

FRONT AND BACK Base

(make 2)

Ch 18. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—17 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—18 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—19 sc. Row 4: Repeat Row 2—20 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Lower Left Side Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts; leave remaining sts unworked— 5 sc. Rows 7–10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Lower Right Side

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 8 unworked sts of Row 5 following lower left side, draw

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Row 11 (join lower sides – right side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, Fsc 7, sc in each st across last row of lower left side—19 sc. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—18 sc. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—17 sc. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—18 sc.

Upper Right Side

Row 15 (right side): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—7 sc. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Fasten off.

Upper Left Side

Row 15 (right side): With right side facing, skip next 6 unworked sts of Row 14 following upper right side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across— 5 sc. Rows 16–19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Top

Row 20 (join upper sides – wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc 7; working in sts of last row of upper right side, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—19 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—18 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 23: Repeat Row 21—17 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—16 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER C

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Rows 4 and 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—21 sc at the end of Row 5.

Left Side

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Row 10: Ch 1, turn sc in each st across. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Rows 12–14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Fasten off.

Lower Right Side

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Rows 8 and 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Upper Right Side

Ch 7. Row 16 (wrong side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—7 sc.

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Row 19 (join sides – right side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 6, working in sts of last row of left side, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—15 sc and 1 ch-6. Row 20: Ch 1, turn sc in each st and ch to last 2 sts, sc2tog—20 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—19 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—17 sc. Rows 23 and 24: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked—9 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER D

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 16. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—15 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made— 17 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—18 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—19 sc. Row 5: Repeat Row 3—20 sc.

DIRECTORY

Left Side

LETTER E

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts; leave remaining sts unworked— 5 sc. Rows 7–18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Ch 19. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—18 sc. Rows 2–5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Right Side

Lower Left Side

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 7 unworked sts of Row 5 following left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across— 7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—7 sc. Row 10: Repeat Row 8—6 sc. Rows 11–15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—7 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 18: Repeat Row 16—7 sc.

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Row 19 (join side – right side): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made, ch 7, sc in each st across last row of left side—13 sc and 1 ch-7. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and ch across—20 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—19 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—18 sc. Row 23: Repeat Row 21—17 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, leave last st unworked—15 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc. Rows 7–10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Center Bar

Row 11 (right side): Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 10 ch, sc in each st across—16 sc. Rows 12–15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Upper Left Side

Row 16 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc. Rows 17–19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

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Row 20 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc 13—18 sc. Rows 21–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER F

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Left Side

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Center Bar

Row 11 (right side): Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 9 ch, sc in each st across—15 sc.

Rows 12–15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Upper Left Side

Row 16 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc. Rows 17–19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Top

LETTER G

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 10. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—9 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made—17 sc at the end of Row 3. Rows 4 and 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—21 sc at the end of Row 5.

Left Side

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Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Fasten off.

Lower Right Side

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 5 unworked sts of Row 5 following left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across— 7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked—5 sc. Rows 8 and 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, sc in each st across—10 sc. Rows 11–13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Upper Right Side

Ch 8. Row 17 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—7 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

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Row 19 (join sides – right side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 6, working in sts of last row of left side, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—15 sc and 1 ch-6. Row 20: Ch 1, turn sc in each st and ch to last 2 sts, sc2tog—20 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—19 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—17 sc. Rows 23 and 24: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked—9 sc. Fasten off.

Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER H

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Right Leg

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Lower Left Leg

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Center Bar

Row 10 (join lower legs – wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, ch 10; sc in each st across last row of lower right leg—10 sc and 1 ch-10. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and ch across—20 sc. Rows 12–15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Upper Left Leg

Row 16 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc. Rows 17–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Upper Right Leg

Row 16 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 10 unworked sts of Row 15 following upper left leg, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across—5 sc. Rows 17–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER I

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 12. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—11 sc. Rows 2–5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Center Column

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip first 3 sts, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc. Rows 7–19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

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Row 20 (wrong side): Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, sc in each st across, Fsc 3—11 sc. Rows 21–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER J

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 9. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—8 sc. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made—12 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made—15 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—17 sc.

Left Side

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—6 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across.

Rows 8 and 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Right Side

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 3 unworked sts of Row 5 following left side, draw up a loop in next st, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Rows 8–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER K

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Right Leg

Ch 8. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—7 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—6 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Rows 6 and 7: Repeat Rows 4 and 5—5 sc at the end of Row 7. Row 8: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—6 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Fasten off.

Lower Left Leg

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—7 sc. continued...

DIRECTORY

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Center Bar

Row 10 (join lower legs – wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc 2, sc in each st across last row of right leg to last 2 sts, sc2tog—14 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—13 sc. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—12 sc. Row 13: Repeat Row 11—11 sc. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—12 sc.

Upper Right Leg

Row 15 (right side): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—6 sc. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Rows 18–23: Repeat Rows 16 and 17 three times. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Fasten off

Upper Left Leg

Row 15 (right side): With right side facing, skip next unworked st of Row 14 following upper left leg, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across—5 sc. Rows 16–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER L

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 18. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—17 sc. Rows 2–5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

DIRECTORY

Left Side

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc. Rows 7–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER M

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Right Leg

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Center Triangle

Ch 2. Row 8 (wrong side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook—2 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across—4 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 11 and 12: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—8 sc at the end of Row 12. Rows 13–15: Repeat Rows 10–12 of center triangle—12 sc at the end of Row 15. Fasten off.

Left Leg

Ch 6. Rows 1–15: Work same as Rows 1–15 of right leg. Do not fasten off. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across; working in sts of last row of center triangle, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st; sc in each st across last row of right leg— 24 sc.

Upper Right Side

Row 17 (right side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 10 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—11 sc.

Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—10 sc. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—9 sc. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—8 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—7 sc. Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Fasten off.

Upper Left Side

Row 17 (right side): With right side facing, draw up a loop in first unworked st of Row 16 following upper right side, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across—11 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—10 sc. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—9 sc. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—8 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—7 sc. Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—6 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER N

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Right Side

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Rows 4 and 5: Repeat Rows 2 and 3—9 sc at the end of Row 5. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 7–10: Repeat Rows 3–6—12 sc.

Upper Right Side

Row 11 (right side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 sts; leave remaining sts unworked— 5 sc. Rows 12–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Center Diagonal

Row 11 (right side): With right side facing, draw up a loop in first unworked st of Row 10 following upper right side, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Fasten off.

Lower Left Side

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 14 (join to center diagonal – wrong sides): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across; working in sts of last row of center diagonal, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—12 sc. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—11 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—10 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—9 sc. Rows 19–22: Repeat Rows 15–18—6 sc. Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. continued...

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Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—7 sc.

LETTER O

Top

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Left Side

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—6 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Rows 10–16: Ch 1, turn sc in each st across. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Fasten off.

Right Side

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 5 unworked sts of Row 5 following left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across— 7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Rows 10–16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc.

DIRECTORY

Row 19 (join sides – right side): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 5; working across sts of last row of left side, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—14 sc and 1 ch-5. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in next st, sc in each st across—21 sc. Rows 21 and 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—17 sc at the end of Row 22. Rows 23 and 24: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked—9 sc at the end of Row 24. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER P

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Left Side

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc 9—14 sc. Row 9: Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across—16 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—17 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—18 sc. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Upper Right Side

Row 13 (right side): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—7 sc. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Rows 16 and 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Fasten off.

Upper Left Side

Row 13 (right side): With right side facing, skip next 6 unworked sts of Row 12 following upper right side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across— 5 sc. Rows 14–19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

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Row 20 (join sides – wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc 6; working across sts in last row of upper right side, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—19 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—18 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—17 sc. Row 23: Repeat Row 21—16 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked— 14 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER Q

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Diagonal Bar

Ch 3. Row 1 (right side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch—4 sc. Fasten off.

Base

Ch 10. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—9 sc. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1; 2 sc in first st of last row of lower diagonal bar, sc in last 3 sts—17 sc and 1 ch-1.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st. sc in each st and ch across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made—21 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—22 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st.

Left Side

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—6 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Rows 10–16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Fasten off.

Upper Diagonal Bar

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 5 unworked sts of Row 5 following left side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc again in same st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—9 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—11 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—12 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts; leave remaining sts—6 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog—4 sc. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, [sc2tog] twice. Fasten off.

Right Side

Row 10 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row 9 following upper diagonal bar, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across— 5 sc. continued...

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Rows 11–16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—7 sc.

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Row 19 (join sides – right side): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc iin each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 5; working in sts across last row of left side, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—14 sc and 1 ch-5. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in next st, sc in each st across—21 sc. Rows 21 and 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—17 sc at the end of Row 22. Rows 23 and 24: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked—9 sc and the end of Row 24. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER R

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Right Leg

Ch 7. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Rows 6 and 7: Repeat Rows 4 and 5. Fasten off.

Lower Left Side

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc.

DIRECTORY

Rows 2–7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 8 (join side and leg – wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc 4; working across sts in last row of right leg, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog— 15 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—16 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—17 sc. Row 12: Repeat Row 10—18 sc.

Upper Right Side

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—7 sc. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Rows 16 and 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Fasten off.

Upper Left Side

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Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER S

FRONT AND BACK (make 2)

Ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across—10 sc. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made—14 sc. Rows 3 and 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—18 sc at the end of Row 4. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Left Lower Tail Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—4 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, [sc2tog] twice—2 sc. Fasten off.

Center Diagonal

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip 5 unworked sts of Row 5 following left lower tail, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across— 6 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 10: Ch 3, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in each st across—9 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across, Fsc 3, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made—12 sc. Row 12: Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across—14 sc. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc2tog, sc in each st across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked—13 sc.

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, slip st in next 2 sts, ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each st across—9 sc. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 4 sts, sc2tog; leave last 2 sts unworked— 6 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Right Upper Tail

Ch 2. Row 18 (wrong side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook—2 sc.

Top

Row 19 (join tail to maind piece – right side): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each of 2 sts, ch 5, working across sts in last row of center diagonal, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st across—10 sc and 1 ch-5. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st—18 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—17 sc. Row 22: Repeat Row 21—16 sc. Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—14 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog; leave last st unworked—10 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER T

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. continued...

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Top Bar

Row 20 (wrong side): Ch 10, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 8 ch, sc in next 5 sts, Fsc 9—23 sc. Rows 21–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER U

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 9. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—8 sc. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc 1, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made—12 sc. Rows 3–5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—18 sc at the end of Row 5.

Left Side

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—6 sts. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Rows 10–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Right Side

Row 6 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next 2 unworked sts of Row 5 following left side, draw up a loop in next st, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st across—7 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—6 sc.

DIRECTORY

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Rows 10–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER V

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 8. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—7 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—9 sc. Rows 4 and 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 6: Repeat Row 3—11 sc. Rows 7–9: Repeat Rows 4–6—13 sc.

Left Side

Row 10 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—6 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Rows 12 and 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Rows 15 and 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 17 and 18: Repeat Rows 11 and 12. Rows 19–24: Repeat Rows 11–16. Fasten off.

Right Side

Row 10 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row 9 following left side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Rows 12 and 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st.

Rows 15 and 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 17 and 18: Repeat Rows 11 and 12. Rows 19–24: Repeat Rows 11–16. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER W

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Right Half

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—7 sc. Rows 3 and 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—9 sc. Rows 6–11: Repeat Rows 3–5 twice— 13 sc. Fasten off.

Lower Left Half

Ch 6. Rows 1–11: Work same as Rows 1–11 of lower right half—13 sc. Do not fasten off.

Upper Left Side

Row 12 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—6 sc. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 19–24: Repeat Rows 13–18—6 sc. Fasten off.

Center

Row 12 (join halves – wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row 11 of lower left side, join yarn

with sc in next st, sc in each st across, ch 1; working across sts of last row of lower right side, sc in first 6 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—12 sc and 1 ch-1. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st and ch to last 2 sts, sc2tog—11 sc. Rows 14 and 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—9 sc. Rows 17–22: Repeat Rows 14–16 twice—5 sc. Rows 23 and 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off.

Upper Right Side

Row 12 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row 11 of lower right side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 19–24: Repeat Rows 13–18—6 sc. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER X

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Lower Right Leg

Ch 7. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. continued...

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Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Fasten off.

Lower Left Leg

Ch 7. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc.

Center

Row 8 (join lower legs – wrong side): With wrong side facing, ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1; working across sts in last row of lower right leg, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—12 sc and 1 ch-1. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st and ch to last 2 sts, sc2tog—11 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 11 and 12: Repeat Row 9 twice—7 sc at the end of Row 12. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 14 and 15: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st— 11 sc. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 17: Repeat Row 14—13 sc.

Upper Left Leg

Row 18 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked—6 sts. Rows 19–23: Work same as Rows 3–7 of lower right leg—6 sc.

DIRECTORY

Row 24: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Fasten off.

Upper Right Leg

Row 18 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row 17 following upper left leg, draw up a loop in next st, ch 1, beginning in same st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Rows 19–23: Work same as Rows 3–7 of lower left leg—6 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER Y

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 6. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Rows 2–11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Rows 12 and 13: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—9 sc at the end of Row 13. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 15: Repeat Row 12—11 sc.

Left Arm

Row 16 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts; leave remaining sts unworked—6 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog.

Rows 23 and 24: Repeat Rows 17 and 18. Fasten off.

Right Arm

Row 16 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st in Row 15 following left arm, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—5 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—6 sc. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across—5 sc. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across—6 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Rows 23 and 24: Repeat Rows 17 and 18. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

LETTER Z

FRONT AND BACK (make 2) Base

Ch 21. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—20 sc. Rows 2–5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Center Diagonal

Row 6 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; leave remaining sts unworked—8 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Rows 9–18: Repeat Rows 7 and 8 five times. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—7 sc.

Top

Row 20 (wrong side): Ch 14, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 12 ch, sc in each st across—20 sc. Rows 21–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces.

FINISHING LETTERS

For letters C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z make 1 side piece long enough to wrap all the way around the entire outer edge of front. For letters A, D, O, P, Q, and R make 2 side pieces, one long enough to wrap around the edge of the inner opening and one long enough to wrap around the entire outer edge of front. For letter B make 3 side pieces, one long enough to wrap around the edge of each of the two inner openings and one long enough to wrap around the entire outer edge of front.

Side Piece(s)

Before beginning, wind a long length of yarn into a separate ball. This ball will be used later to slip stitch the side piece to the side edges of the front and back. Ch 6. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—5 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Repeat Row 2 until piece is long enough to wrap around desired edge of front. Do not fasten off. Rows can be added or removed as the side piece is attached to the front. continued...

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Join Inner Side Piece(s) to Front Notes: Join one side piece to each of any inner openings first. Then join a side piece all the way around the outer edges. Tuck ends to the inside of the letter as you work, to hide them. Hold side edges of side piece and front together. With separate ball of yarn, wound before making the side piece, and working through both thicknesses, join yarn with slip st at beginning of side piece (do not begin at end of side piece that still has yarn attached), slip st all the way around edge to join side piece to front. Work more rows of sc or unravel extra rows of sc on the side piece as needed. When you return to the beginning, take the hook to the wrong side of the piece and slip st the ends of the side piece together. Fasten off.

DIRECTORY

Repeat this process to join the side piece to the back. Stuff the letter as you join the side piece all the way around the outer edge of the back. Weave in any remaining ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch = chain; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); () = work directions in parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See next 5 pages for alphabet charts.

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16 14

13 3. Right Half

of Top

1 1. Right Leg

2. Left Leg

8 6

9 7

8 2. Right Side

6 5

4 2 1. Base

DIRECTORY

2. Lower Right Side

3 1

10 9

18 16

23 21

2 1. Base

22 21

17 15

1. Base

2. Lower Right Side 6

8 7

3. Upper Right Side

12 11

24 23

3. Upper Left Side

1. Base

22 21

5 3

4 2

9 7 5 3 1

1. Lower Left Side

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18 17

8 7

2. Lower Right Side 6

2. Lower Left Leg

22 21

13 11

2. Right Side

4 2 1. Base

DIRECTORY

22 20 18 16 14

19 17

9 7 5 3

2. Lower Left Leg

4 2

1. Lower Right Leg

Left Leg

21 3. Upper

1. Base

24 23

1. Lower Right Leg

2. Center Column

1. Base

10 9

3. Upper Right Leg

3. Upper Right Side

22 21

3 1

21 19

17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1

1. Base

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24 22

21 4. Upper

Left Triangle

15 14 13

13 12 11

2. Center Triangle

3. Left Leg

1. Right Leg

17 15 13

2. Upper Left Side

19 17

13 11

10 9

8 6 4 2 1. Lower Left Side

DIRECTORY

7 5 3 1

16 14

3. Upper Diagonal Bar

4 2 2. Base

3 1

1 1. Lower Diagonal Bar

16 14 12

15 13

17 2. Upper Left Side

13 11 9

7 6

8 7

4. Right Side

1. Base

21 18

2. Right Side

8 7

1. Lower Right Side

22 21

24 23

3. Left Side

2. Center Diagonal

18 17

24 23

6 4 2 2. Lower Left Side

7 5 3 1

4 2

3 1

1. Right Leg

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24 22

3. Right Upper Tail

10 7

2. Center Diagonal

6 3

22 21 19

18 17

18 2. Right 15 Side

8 7

6 5

24 23

22 21

3. Center

13 12

1. Base

1 2. Lower Left Half

3 1

2 1. Lower Right Half

13 11 9

8 7

3. Upper Right Leg 20

13 12

22 21

16 15

Right Side 18

16 15

19 4. Upper

22 21

24 23

DIRECTORY

2 1. Base

23 20

6 5

1. Base

2. Right Side

20 18

2 1

1 2. Lower Left Leg

4 2

3 1

1. Lower Right Leg

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22 2. Right Arm

18 17

8 6 4 2 1. Base

15 12

DIRECTORY

24 23

8 6 4 2

7 5 3 1

1 1. Base

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crochet LW5288

What you will need: RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 3 balls each 4410 Dolphin A and 4001 Frosting B; 1 ball 4724 Pinkie or 4625 Sprout C (for letters)

Personalized Baby Blanket Crochet a gift blanket that is as special as a new baby! The modern grey stripes will look great with any color you use for baby’s name. This quality yarn has been tested and certified free of over 300 harmful substances, perfect for a handmade token of your love.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 3.75mm [US F-5] and 5mm [US H-8]

Blanket measures 38" x 38" (96.5 x 96.5 cm). Letter measures 2" (5 cm) long.

Yarn needle

Special Stitch

GAUGE: 10 dc = 3" (7.5 cm); 8 rows = 6" (15 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium, Art. E404 OekoTex Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds (225 m) balls

Shell = 5 dc in indicated stitch.

Notes

1. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Carry old color along wrong side of piece until next needed. Do not cut until instructed. 2. Letters are made separately and sewn to blanket.

BLANKET

With A and larger hook, ch 121. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—120 sts. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each sc across; change to B in last dc, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each dc across, turn. Row 4: Repeat Row 2; change to A at end of row. Row 5: Repeat Row 3. Rows 6–89: Repeat last 4 rows 21 times. Row 90: Repeat Row 2; do not change color. Cut B. continued...

DIRECTORY

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Ch 13. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "C" while sewing in place.

Ch 17. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 7 ch, 2 sc in last ch; join with slip st in first st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 8. Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch**, sc in next 3 ch of beg ch-8; repeat from * twice, ending last repeat at **, slip st in end of last sc worked in beg ch-8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Edging

Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 3 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 3 sc in last st; *working in ends of rows, work 1 sc in each sc row and 2 sc in each dc row* across first side; working in opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; repeat from * to * across other side; join with slip st in first sc. Round 2: Slip st in next st, *skip next 2 sc, shell in next sc, skip next sc, slip st in next st, ch 3, slip st in next st; repeat from * around, skipping additional sts as needed to ease fit across edges (do not work shells around corners); join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off.

LETTERS

Note: Work all letters with smaller hook and C.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch (center bar), sc in next 3 ch of beg ch-8, turn, ch 4, slip st in end of center bar, ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, sc in slip st, sc in last 4 ch, slip st in first st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 sc. Row 2: Ch 5, skip first 3 sc, sc in next sc, ch 6, skip next 2 sc, slip st in last sc, turn. Row 3: Skip slip st, sc in first 6 ch, slip st in sc, sc in last 5 ch, slip st in edge of Row 1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in next 3 ch of beg ch-8, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 15. Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in same ch as slip st, sc in last 13 ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "G" while sewing in place.

Left Side Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch (center bar), sc in next 3 ch of beg ch-8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Right Side Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew Sides together at center bar.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 10. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in end of last sc made in beg ch-10, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in last sc made in beg ch-10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "J" while sewing in place.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, slip st in last sc made in beg ch-8, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch, slip st again in last sc made in beg ch-8, sc in remaining ch of beg ch-8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 12. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch, skip next ch, sc in last 7 ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 21. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 9 ch, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, sc in last 10 ch of beg ch-21. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into an "M" while sewing in place. continued...

DIRECTORY

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Ch 25. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch, skip next ch, sc in next 8 ch, skip next ch, sc in each remaining ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into an "N" while sewing in place.

Ch 17; join with slip st in first ch. Round 1: Sc in each ch around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row 2: Ch 5, skip first 3 sc, slip st in next sc, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. Row 3: Sc in first 4 ch of ch-5, slip st in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 17. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into an "S" while sewing in place.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in end of last sc made in beg ch-8, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in last sc made in beg ch-8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See alternate photo on next page

Ch 18. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 7 ch, skip next ch, sc in last 8 ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "V" while sewing in place.

Arm (make 2) Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape arms into an "X", crossing in center, while sewing in place.

DIRECTORY

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Ch 8. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row 2: Ch 5, skip first 3 sc, sc in next sc (center sc), ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, slip st in center sc, sc in first 4 ch of first ch-5, slip st in end of Row 1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ch 16. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, skip next ch, sc in next 5 ch, skip next ch, sc in last 4 ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "Z" while sewing in place.

Work same as S. Shape into a "U" while sewing in place.

Ch 17; join with slip st in first ch. Round 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in each ch of beg ch17; join with slip st in first ch, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Work same as M, reversing direction while sewing in place.

Row 1: *Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch*; repeat from * to *, slip st in first ch; repeat from * to *, slip st in same ch as first slip st made. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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knitting LW5268

What you will need: Red Heart Chunky Soft™: 2 balls each 4601 White A and 4405 Steel B Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6mm [US 10] Pillow form, 20" [51 cm] x 20" [51 cm], yarn needle GAUGE: 14 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 18 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Chunky Soft™, Art E844 available in 5 oz (141 g) 131 yd (120 m) balls

Initially Yours Pillow Add an inviting personal note to your home surroundings with this nice ample-sized pillow. This easy-to-knit project also makes the perfect gift to complement modern décor or to update a more traditional decorating style. Chart included for adding duplicate stitch monogram. Finished Measurement: 20" [51 cm] x 20" [51 cm]

PILLOW FRONT

With A, cast on 70 sts. Knit 1 row. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit. Row 2 (Wrong Side): K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 20" [51 cm]. Bind off loosely.

PILLOW BACK

With B, cast on 70 sts. Work as for Front.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Duplicate Stitch Monogram

Using a contrasting piece of yarn, baste around to mark off a letter placement square that is approximately 2½" [6.5 cm] in from lower right side and up 2½" [6.5 cm] from lower edge. With B and following appropriate letter chart, duplicate stitch monogram in marked square. With wrong sides together, sew together 3 sides of Front and Back pieces, leaving selvages as border for outlining. With B, outline inside of selvages with running stitches. Insert pillow form and sew last seam closed. Complete outlining on final side.

Abbreviations

A, B, C = Color A, B, C; cm = centimeters; k = knit; mm = millimeters; st(s) = stitch(es). See next 2 pages for alphabet charts.

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