Red Heart Make It Joyful - 30 Knit, Crochet & DIY Projects with Red Heart Yarns

Make it Joyful

30

Knit, Crochet & DIY Projects with Red Heart Yarns

Introduction

A time for JOY! The holidays are just around the corner, and you can never start too early to make gifts and decorations that add to the joyous times with family and friends. From the wreath at the front door to the many gifts and decorations that you will knit or crochet, we are happy to offer this collection of ideas.

Projects shown on this page: Ripples of Joy Throw Holiday JOY Pillow Baby Elf Hat

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Directory Introduction................................................................ 2 Projects............................................................................4

Patterns

Ripples of Joy Throw....................................................... 20 Holiday JOY Pillow ............................................................22 Unisex Slouchy Hats..........................................................24 Baby Elf Hat.........................................................................26 Two-Tone Kids’ Hats..........................................................29 Jolly Kid’s Sweaters ...........................................................31 Striped Scarf for Him....................................................... 34 Striped Gift Scarf ..............................................................36 Baby Santa Hat with Beard.............................................38 Flip-Top Kids' Mittens....................................................... 40 Dashing Holiday Throw....................................................42 Huggable Santa Pillow..................................................... 44 JOYful Sparkle.....................................................................47 Be Merry Knit Wreath...................................................... 49 Sparkle-Wrapped Pompom Wreath..............................51 Amigurumi Snowman Ornaments.................................53 Amigurumi Santa Ornaments.........................................55 Amigurumi Angel Ornaments.........................................57 Fur Top Holiday Stockings..............................................59 Snowy Child Earflap Hat..................................................62 Child’s Santa Slippers....................................................... 64 Cozy Slipper Socks........................................................... 66 Santa Doggie.......................................................................68 Doggie Deer Snood ......................................................... 70 Stylish Pet Scarf..................................................................72 Fluffy Polar Bear.................................................................74 Decorate Your Tree Scrubby...........................................76 Precious Penguin Scrubby...............................................78 Santa Belly Scrubby ........................................................ 80 Santa Scrubby Mitt............................................................82

Photo shown this page: Jolly Kid's Sweaters Page 3

Projects

Time to Make Memories

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Ripples of Joy Throw

Take the usual ripple throw and kick it up a notch with joyful holiday colors and post stitches to give it modern texture. Crochet it in With Love® and enjoy!

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Holiday JOY Pillow

This pillow has a JOY-ful message and is easy to knit using With Love® yarn.

Unisex Slouchy Hats

Knit this hat in holiday colors for the Christmas photo, or make it in any of the comfy-to-wear shades of Soft® yarn.

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Baby Elf Hat

Crochet the perfect hat for an adorable baby to wear this holiday season. Pattern is in two sizes for toddlers too!

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Two-Tone Kids’ Hat

With easy-fit contrast ribbing and optional big pompom, this hat pattern is knit in Soft and includes 3 sizes.

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Baby Santa Hat with Beard

Crochet this hat for a most jolly little Santa! Fluffy Buttercup® yarn is used for the removable beard, with Soft® yarn for the basic hat and pompom.

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Flip-top Kids’ Mittens

Convertible flip-top style mittens are fun to wear in easy-care Soft® yarn. We show them on kids, but pattern includes adult size too!

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The family that decorates together

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Amigurumi Snowman

He may be only 6” tall, but he has the power to make you smile all winter long! Choose any Super Saver® color to crochet yours!

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Amigurumi Santa

This little crochet Santa will cheer up your tree, add a pop of color to a gift wrapping or brighten any little corner of your home!

Amigurumi Angel

A sweet angel can be displayed during the holidays or anytime someone needs an angel in their life. Crochet your angels in any of the many shades of Super Saver®.

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JOYful Sparkle

Use festive Scrubby Sparkle® yarn to “make it yourself”, no knit or crochet skills needed.

Use it to add JOY wherever it's needed!

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Be Merry Knit Wreath

Knit a flat piece and then sew it around a wreath.

It’s as easy as knitting a scarf!

Sparkle-Wrapped Pompom Wreath

This MIY (make-it-yourself) project uses Scrubby Sparkle yarn with Super Saver® pompoms. But it doesn’t need knit or crochet skills. It’s perfect to do when time is limited!

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Fur Top Holiday Stockings

Crochet these stockings in modern pops of bright colors and invite Santa to fill them with goodies equally as joyful!

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Thoughtful gift giving

Striped Gift Scarf

Easy, but very stylish, this holiday scarf is crocheted in two hues of With Love® and finished with fashionable fringe.

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Easy Striped Scarf for Him

Even if you are a beginner crocheter, you can make him this gift scarf in With Love®.

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Jolly Kids’ Sweaters

All the young kiddos from size 4 to 12 will love that you knit them their own sweater. With Love® yarn means they are comfy to wear and easy care.

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Dashing Holiday Throw

Festive pompoms add a fun note to this wavy ripple throw. Use any of the over 100 Super Saver® shades to coordinate with your décor!

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Huggable Santa Pillow

Crochet this jolly old soul for your sofa, the mantel or as a gift.

He’s the perfect addition to your holiday décor!

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Snowy Child Earflap Hat

Knit this cozy hat for fashionable kids of all ages.

Choose from the nice color range of Fur® yarn to accent the perfect gift!

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Child’s Santa Slippers

These quick-to-crochet slippers will be loved by children who look forward to Santa’s visit!

We’ve included three sizes.

Cozy Slipper Socks

Knit these as gifts with Super Saver® and be able to choose from a wide range of their favorite colors!

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Furry family members

Doggie Deer Snood

This clever crocheted snood, easily slips over dog’s head and transforms a pup into a reindeer. It’s picture-perfect!

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Santa Doggie

Dress your best furry friend for the holidays in this adorable knit Santa hat with Fur® beard.

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Stylish Pet Scarf

This buttoned scarf is easily knit to fit a wide range of pets, both canine and feline!

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Fluffy Polar Bear

No matter what age, everyone loves this sweet polar bear. Knit him as a gift to special friends and family members!

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Clever gift Scrubbies

Decorate Your Tree Scrubby This knit holiday tree is great for the kitchen, the bath or anywhere you need some extra Scrubby power!

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Santa Scrubby Mitt

For those who want to protect their manicure and delicate skin, this Santa Mitt is the ideal cleaning aid.

Precious Penguin Scrubby

Your washing and cleaning will be easier with this helpful penguin. He’s crocheted with Scrubby Sparkle for holiday fun!

Santa Belly Scrubby

This easy-knit Scrubby has jolly holiday style! Make it as a hostess gift or stocking stuffers.

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Patterns

crochet LW5344

Designed by Jessie Rayot

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 3 skeins 1101 Eggshell A, 1 skein each 1909 Holly Berry B, 1914 Berry Red C, 1601 Lettuce D, 1621 Evergreen E, and 1704 Bubblegum F Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle GAUGE: 1 ripple = 6½” (16.5 cm) from peak to peak; 6 rows = 3½” (9 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

Ripples of Joy Throw Playful with a joyful attitude, this crocheted throw is perfect for the holiday season, but can be used really any time of the year.

We’ve used six colors and added post stitches for added texture.

Throw measures 45” wide x 56” long (114.5 cm x 142 cm).

Notes

1. Throw is made in a ripple pattern which consists of a series of 3-stitch “peaks” and 2-skipped-stitch “valleys”, with 12 dc worked between peaks and valleys. You may need to work several rows before the ripple is clearly visible.

2. 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. Cut old color.

3. To lengthen the throw, repeat Rows 2–25.

Lengthening the throw may require the purchase of additional yarn.

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 (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook). Skip the stitch “in front of” the Bpdc.

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 (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook).

THROW

With A, ch 191.

Row 1 (wrong side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next 12 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next 12 ch, 3 sc in next ch; repeat from * 5 times, sc in next 12 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next 12 ch, 2 sc in last ch; change to B, turn—190 sts. continued...

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LW5344 Ripples of Joy Throw

Row 2 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in first st, *dc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * 5 times, dc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc in last st; change to C, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *sc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st; repeat from * 5 times, sc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in last st; change to D, turn.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2; change to A. Row 5: Repeat Row 3; change to C. Row 6: Repeat Row 2; change to D. Row 7: Repeat Row 3; change to E. Row 8: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 9 & 10: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.

Row 11: Repeat Row 2; do not change color.

Row 12: Ch 3, dc in first st, *bpdc around next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, bpdc around next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * 5 times, bpdc around next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, bpdc around next 12 sts, 2 dc Color Key in last st, turn.= A Row 13: Ch 3, dc = B in first st, *fpdc around next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, fpdc around =C next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from =D * 5 times, fpdc around next 12 sts, skip =E next 2 sts, fpdc around next 12 sts, 2 dc = F to F, turn. in last st; change

Row 14: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 15–17: Repeat Rows 11–13.

Rows 18 and 19: Repeat Rows 4 and 5.

Row 20: Repeat Row 4.

Row 21: Repeat Row 3; change to B. Row 22: Repeat Row 11.

Row 23: Repeat Row 13; do not change color.

Row 24: Repeat Row 12; change to A. Row 25: Repeat Row 21.

Rows 26–97: Repeat Rows 2–25 three times.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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Holiday JOY Pillow

knitting LW5346

Designed by Lorna Miser

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein 1909 Holly Berry A, 1 skein 1101 Eggshell B. Susan Bates Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9] Yarn needle, straight sewing pins, 1 - 12” x 16” [30 cm x 41 cm] polyester pillow form GAUGE: 18 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch. 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 (198g), 370 yd (338m) and multicolor 5 oz (141g), 230 yd (211m) skeins.

Add the perfect JOY-ful note to your holiday décor! Simply knit the pillow cover, then make a Stockinette Stitch strip and a pompom for “JOY”. This wonderfully effective idea can be used for monograms or any holiday message you prefer!

Pillow measures: 12” x 16” [30 cm x 41 cm]

PILLOW

With A, cast on 68 sts.

Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.

Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl.

Continue working in Stockinette st (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until piece measures 24” [61 cm] from cast on edge.

Next Row: Bind off all sts.

Using yarn needle and A, sew cast on edge to bound off edge. Sew together one side seam. Insert pillow form. Sew remaining side seam closed.

JOY Lettering

With B, cast on 7 sts.

Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.

Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl.

Continue working in Stockinette st (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until piece measures 48” [122 cm] from cast on edge.

Next Row: Bind off all sts.

Allow side edges of piece to curl under.

With curled under edges facing pillow surface, spell out the word “JOY” using photo for placement and guide.

With straight sewing pins, pin the letters to the surface of the pillow.

With yarn needle and B, sew the letters to pillow.

POMPOM

With B, make a 2” [5 cm] pompom and attach to pillow above the “J”. continued...

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LW5346 Holiday JOY Pillow

FINISHING

Weave in all ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A = Color A; B = Color B; cm = centimeters; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = stockinette stitch.

For Ripples of Joy Throw see LW5344 on page 20.

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knitting

Unisex Slouchy Hats

LW5331

Here’s a great fitting knit hat with an interesting texture stitch and smooth yarn for comfort. Add a big pompom if you wish.

It’s the perfect choice for holiday gifting!

Designed by Jodi Lewanda

What you will need: RED HEART® Soft®: Man’s version: 1 ball 9440 Light Grey Heather A Woman’s version: 1 ball each 5142 Cherry Red B and 9440 Light Grey Heather A Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7] 16" long Susan Bates® Double-Pointed Knitting Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7] Stitch marker, yarn needle, pompom maker GAUGE: 26 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 25 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in 1x1 Rib Pattern and 24 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 25 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in Wave Stitch Pattern.

CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4 oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls

Hat Adult Medium (Large) Finished Head Circumference: 20 (22)" [51, (56) cm] Hat Length: 12 (12)" [30, (30) cm]

SPECIAL STITCHES

K2tog/P2tog = Knit or Purl 2 stitches together (Decrease). Insert the right needle into two stitches at the same time and Knit or Purl 2 stitches together.

Decrease 1 stitch.

M1 = Make 1 (Increase). Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole. Increase 1 stitch.

SSK = Slip, slip, knit (Decrease). Slip stitch as if to knit, slip second stitch as if to knit, then slide the left-hand needle into the front part of both stitches and knit them together. Decrease 1 stitch.

STITCH PATTERNS

1x1 Rib

Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end.

Round 2: K the knit stitches and P the purl stitches.

Repeat Rounds 1-2 for 1x1 Rib pattern.

Wave Stitch (multiple of 6 sts) Round 1: *K4, p2; repeat from * to end of round.

Rounds 2-4: Repeat Round 1.

Round 5: *K1, p2, k3; repeat from * to end of round.

Rounds 6-8: Repeat Round 5.

Repeat Rounds 1-8 for Wave Stitch pattern.

HAT

(Both Man’s and Woman’s versions) Using A (Man’s version) or B (Woman’s version) and Circular Knitting Needles, cast on 92 (104) stitches.

Join being careful not to twist stitches and place stitch marker for beginning of round.

Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures 1¼ (1¼)" [3 (3) cm] from cast on edge. continued...

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LW5331 Unisex Slouchy Hats

Next Round (Increase Round): Working in 1x1 Rib as established, increase as follows: For 20" [51 cm] size: *Work 10 sts, M1, work 9 sts, M1; repeat from * until 16 sts remain, work (8 sts, M1) twice—102 sts.

For 22" [56 cm] size: *Work 11 sts, M1, work 10 sts, M1; repeat from * until 20 sts rem, work (10 sts, M1) twice—114 sts.

Next Rounds: Begin Wave Stitch pattern and work Rounds 1-8, 8 (8) times.

Next Round: Work 1 more Round in Wave Stitch pattern.

SHAPE CROWN

For Woman’s Version: Using half A and half B, make a 3" [8 cm] pompom and attach to top of hat.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A = Light Heather Grey; B = Cherry Red; cm = centimeters; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; K2tog/P2tog = Knit or Purl 2 together, [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

(As number of stitches decreases, change to Double-Pointed Needles).

Round 1 *K1, k2tog, k1, p2; repeat from * to end of round — 85, (95) sts.

Round 2: *K3, p2; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 3: *K3, p2tog; repeat from * to end of round — 68 (76) sts.

Round 4: *K1, p1, k2; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 5: *K1, p1, ssk; repeat from * to end of round — 51 (57) sts.

Round 6: : *K1, p1, k1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k1, p1, slip next st to Right Hand needle, remove stitch marker, slip stitch just slipped back to Left Hand needle and replace stitch marker.

Round 7: *K2tog, p1; repeat from * to end of round — 34 (38) sts.

Round 8: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 9: Ssk to end of round — 17 (19) sts.

Round 10: Knit to end of round.

Round 11: Ssk to last st, k1 — 9 (10) sts.

Round 12 (Size 20 only): *Ssk to last st, k1 — 5 sts.

Round 12 (Size 22 only): *Ssk to end of round — 5 sts.

Cut yarn leaving a tail 6" [15 cm] long.

Draw through remaining stitches twice, fasten securely.

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Baby Elf Hat

crochet LW5330

Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need:

Baby will look picture perfect and cuter than any of Santa’s elves in this festive hat! Pattern includes two sizes so you can crochet it for toddlers and kids too! We like it in other shades for after the holidays as well.

RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 2515 Turquoise A, 4600 White B, 9925 Really Red C

Hat directions are written for size 18” (45.5 cm) head with changes for size 20” (51 cm) in parentheses.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5.0mm [US H-8], 5.5mm [US I-9]

Finished Hat Length: From edge of Band to tip of Hat, approximately 19.5” (49.5 cm) for smaller size and 21.5” (54.5 cm) for larger size.

Sharp craft scissors, yarn needle

Special Stitches

GAUGE: 16 sc and 12 Rows of sc = 4” [10 cm] with larger size hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles/hook to obtain the gauge given.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz (113g), 212 yd (194m) balls

Ribbing = Sc in back loop only of each ch or st.

Sc2tog = [Draw up loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Special Techniques

Change color in a sc: Work sc until 2 loops are left on hook, drop first color, pick up new color and draw through both loops to complete st.

Change color in a sc2 tog: Work sc2tog until 3 loops are left on hook, drop first color, pick up new color and draw through all loops to complete st.

Notes

1. Hat is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the Ribbed Band.

2. The first chain at the beginning of a Row or Round does not count as a separate stitch.

3. Color changes are made in the last stitch of a Round. Non-working yarn is carried loosely along back of work.

HAT

Using smaller hook with A, ch 7.

Ribbed Band

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in back loops only of 2nd ch and each ch across; turn—6 sc.

Rows 2-55 (2-67): Working in back loops only, ch 1; sc in same sc and each sc across; turn—6 sc. continued...

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LW5330 Baby Elf Hat

Row 56 (68): With Right side out, hold work with first and last Rows together at top, being careful not to twist piece. Ch 1; insert hook through opposite side of foundation ch and front loop of last Row of sts, sc together; continue to sc across in same manner to form Band—6 sc. Do not fasten off.

Crown

Round 1 (Right Side): Begin working in rounds using larger hook. Ch 1; working in Row ends of Ribbed Band, sc 56 (68) evenly spaced around; slip st in first sc to join. Fasten off A—56 (68) sc.

Round 2 (Right Side): Attach B to any sc; ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join—56 (68) sc.

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; change to C in last sc; join.

Rounds 4-5: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 5, change to B; join.

Rounds 6-7: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 7, change to C; join.

Rounds 8-9: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 9, change to B; join.

Rounds 10-17: Repeat Rounds 6-9 twice.

At end of Round 17, change to B; join.

Rounds 18-19: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 19, change to C; join.

Round 20: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 21: Ch 1, *sc in next 12 (15) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times; change to B in last sc2tog; join—52 (64) sc.

Round 22: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 23: Ch 1, *sc in next 11 (14) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to C; join—48 (60) sc.

Round 24: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 25: Ch 1, *sc in next 10 (13) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times; change to B; join—44 (56) sc.

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Round 26: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 27: Ch 1, *sc in next 9 (12) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to C; join—40 (52) sc.

Round 28: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 29: Ch 1, *sc in next 8 (11) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times; change to B; join—36 (48) sc.

Round 30: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 31: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 (10) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to C; join—32 (44) sc.

Rounds 32-33: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 33, change to B; join.

Round 34: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 35: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 (9) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to C; join—28 (40) sc.

Rounds 36-37: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 37, change to B; join.

Round 38: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 39: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 (8) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to C; join—24 (36) sc.

Rounds 40-41: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 41, change to B; join.

Round 42: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 43: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 (7) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to C; join—20 (32) sc.

Rounds 44-45: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 45, change to B; join.

Round 46: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 47: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 (6) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to C; join—16 (28) sc.

Round 48: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 49: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 (5) sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to B; join—12 (24) sc.

Rounds 50-51: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 51, change to C; join.

Round 52: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. Do not fasten off.

For Size 18” (45.5 cm) Hat

Round 53: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around, change to B; join.

Rounds 54-55: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 55, change to C; join.

Rounds 56-57: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 57, change to B; join.

Rounds 58-71: Repeat Rounds 54-57 three times, then Rounds 54-55 once. At end of Round 71, change to C; join.

Round 72: Ch 1, sc2tog around; fasten off—6 sc. Weave yarn end through sts and pull tightly to close hole in end.

For Size 20” (51 cm) Hat

Round 53: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to B; join— 20 sc.

Rounds 54-55: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 55, change to C; join.

Round 56: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 57: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to B; join— 16 sc.

Rounds 58-59: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 59, change to C; join.

Round 60: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join.

Round 61: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 times, change to B; join— 12 sc.

Rounds 62-63: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 63, change to C join.

Rounds 64-65: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 65, change to B join.

Rounds 66-67: Ch 1, sc in same sc and each sc around; join. At end of Round 67, change to C; join.

Rounds 68-79: Repeat Rounds 64-67 three times. At end of Round 79, change to C; join.

Round 80: Ch 1, sc2tog around; fasten off—6 sc. Weave yarn end through sts and pull tightly to close hole in end.

Pom Pom

Make Pom pom using A and 3 or 4 fingers of hand as follows: 1. Cut 18” (45.5 cm) length of yarn and set aside. Hold hand as if to shake hands, with fingers together and extended.

2. Wrap yarn around extended fingers for 120 wraps.

3. While wraps are still on fingers, fold cut length of yarn in half and slip under the wraps. With folded yarn in place, slip the yarn off fingers. Tie yarn length tightly in a secure knot.

4. Hold yarn wraps tightly in fist with tie dangling from bottom of fist and the looped wraps extending over top of closed fist. Carefully trim loops to form Pom pom. Grasp by tie and shake to fluff out.

Finishing

Sew Pom pom securely to tip of Hat. Weave in and trim all yarn ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; g = grams; cm = centimeters; mm = millimeters; oz = ounces; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); yd(s) = yard(s); yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

See alternate photos on next page

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LW5330 Baby Elf Hat

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knitting

Two-Tone Kids’ Hats

LW5316

Here’s a great fitting kids’ knit hat with stretchy ribbed edging and smooth yarn for comfort. Add a big pompom if you wish. It’s the perfect hat style for holiday gifting!

Designed by Nancy J Thomas

What you will need: RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball 5142 Cherry Red OR 9010 Charcoal A and 1 ball 9440 Light Grey Heather B Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needle: 4.5mm [US 7] 16” (40.6 cm) Susan Bates® Double-Pointed Needles: One set each 4mm [US 6] and 4.5mm [US 7] Stitch marker, pompom maker, yarn needle GAUGE: 19 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st (knit every round) with larger needles. 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), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls

Directions are for child’s size Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.

Finished circumference: 17¾ (19½, 22¾)” [45 (50, 58) cm] Note: Work ribbing on smaller double-pointed needles, then change to circular needle. When work is too small for circular needle, change to larger double-pointed needles.

HAT

With smaller needles and B, cast on 84 (96, 108) sts, dividing sts evenly onto three needles. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

Round 1: *K2, P2; repeat from * around.

Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2” (5 cm).

Change to A. Continue in K2, P2 ribbing for 4 rounds.

Change to circular needle.

Next round: Knit around.

Continue to knit rounds until hat measures 5½ (6½, 7½)” [14 (17, 19) cm] from cast-on edge.

Decrease for crown Round 1: *K10, K2tog; repeat from * around – 77 (88, 99) sts.

Rounds 2-4: Knit around.

Round 5: *K9, K2tog; repeat from * around – 70 (80, 90) sts.

Rounds 6-7: Knit around.

Round 8: *K8, K2tog; repeat from * around – 63 (72, 81) sts.

Round 9: Knit around.

Round 10: *K7, K2tog; repeat from * around – 56 (64, 72) sts.

Round 11: Knit around.

Round 12: *K6, K2tog; repeat from * around – 49 (56, 63) sts.

Round 13: Knit around. continued...

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Round 14: *K5, K2tog; repeat from * around – 42 (48, 54) sts.

Round 15: Knit around.

Round 16: *K4, K2tog; repeat from * around – 35 (40, 45) sts.

Round 17: Knit around.

Round 18: *K3, K2tog; repeat from * around – 28 (32, 36) sts.

Round 19: Knit around.

Round 20: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * around – 21 (24, 27) sts.

Round 21: Knit around.

Round 22: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * around – 14 (16, 18) sts.

Round 23: Knit around.

Round 24: *K2tog; repeat from * around – 7 (8, 9) sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a 12” (30 cm) tail.

Pull remaining sts through yarn needle and weave in tail securely on wrong side of hat.

FINISHING

With B, make a large pompom and attach securely to top of hat.

Weave in all loose ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

K = knit; K2tog = knit 2 together; mm = millimeters; P = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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knitting LW5343

Designed by Cathy Payson

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) 1909 Holly Berry A and 1 skein 1562 Jadeite B -ORRED HEART® With Love®: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) 1621 Evergreen A and 1 skein 1914 Berry Red B Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9] Stitch holder, yarn needle GAUGE: 17 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 22 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Waffle Stitch pattern. 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), 390 yd (357 m) and multicolor 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m) skeins

Jolly Kid’s Sweaters This basic sweater is perfect for kids to wear during the holidays and all winter long. We’ve included five sizes from 4 to 12 to fit a wide range of kids. They’ll love how comfortable and soft the yarn is.

Parents will love that it can be machine washed and dried.

Directions are for Child's size 4. Changes for sizes 6, 8, 10, and 12 are in parentheses.

Finished Chest: 27 (29, 31, 33, 35)" [68.5 (73.5, 78.5, 84, 89) cm] Finished Length: 13½ (14½, 15½, 16½, 17½)" [34.5 (37, 39.5, 42, 44.5) cm]

Special Stitch

M1 = Make 1 (Increase) – Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit or purl (to maintain pattern) strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole.

Pattern Stitches

Waffle Stitch

(multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 1 (right side): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 4: P2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat Rows 1–4 for Waffle Stitch pattern.

2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2)

Row 1 (right side): K2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts to end of row.

Repeat Row 2 for 2x2 Rib. continued...

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LW5343 Jolly Kid’s Sweaters

Notes

1. Sweater is worked in 4 pieces: Back, front, and two sleeves.

2. When instructed to work in pattern "as established", work the next row of the pattern, lining up stitches as in previous rows.

3. Both sides of front neck (shoulders) are worked at the same time with separate balls of yarn. Wind A into two separate balls before beginning front.

Shape Armholes

Rows 1 and 2: Bind off 4 sts, continue in Waffle Stitch pattern as established to end of row—50 (54, 58, 62, 66) sts.

Work even in Waffle Stitch pattern as established until armholes measure about 5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7)" [12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18) cm], ending with a wrong side row.

With right side facing, bind off.

Row 1 (right side): Work in Waffle Stitch pattern as established over first 17 (19, 20, 22, 23) sts for left shoulder, place next 16 (16, 18, 18, 20) sts on holder, join a 2nd ball of A and work in Waffle Stitch pattern as established to end of row for right shoulder—17 (19, 20, 22, 23) sts on each shoulder.

Both shoulders are now worked AT THE SAME TIME using the separate balls of yarn.

Row 2 (wrong side): On right shoulder, work even in Waffle Stitch pattern as established to end of shoulder; on left shoulder, bind off 1 st, then work even in Waffle Stitch pattern as established to end of row—17 (19, 20, 22, 23) sts on right shoulder and 16 (18, 19, 21, 22) sts on left shoulder.

Row 3 (right side): On left shoulder, work even Waffle Stitch pattern as established to end of shoulder; on right shoulder, bind off 1 st, then work even in Waffle Stitch pattern as established to end of row—16 (18, 19, 21, 22) sts on each shoulder.

Rows 4–10: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 four more times—12 (14, 15, 17, 18) sts remain on each shoulder.

Row 11: Work even in Waffle Stitch pattern as established across both shoulders using the separate balls of yarn.

Repeat Row 11 until front measures same as back, ending with a wrong side row.

With right side facing, bind off.

SLEEVES (make 2)

BACK

With A, cast on 58 (62, 66, 70, 74) sts.

Knit 1 row.

Beginning with Row 1 (right side) of pattern, work in Waffle Stitch pattern until piece measures about 8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10½)" [21.5 (23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm] from beginning.

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FRONT

Work same as back until armholes measure about 2 (2½, 3, 3½, 4)" [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9, 10) cm], ending with a wrong side row—50 (54, 58, 62, 66) sts.

Shape Neck

With B, cast on 30 (30, 34, 34, 38) sts.

Knit 1 row.

Beginning with Row 1 (right side) of pattern, work in Waffle Stitch pattern for 9 (7, 7, 7, 7) rows.

Increase Row (wrong side): Work in Waffle Stitch pattern as established in first st, M1, continue in Waffle Stitch pattern as established to last st, M1, work last st in Waffle Stitch pattern as

established—32 (32, 36, 36, 40) sts.

Repeat last 10 (8, 8, 8, 8) rows 5 (4, 3, 9, 10) more times—42 (40, 42, 54, 60) sts.

Sizes 6 and 8 Only

Work even in Waffle Stitch pattern as established for 9 rows.

Repeat Increase Row—42 (44) sts.

Repeat last 10 rows 2 (3) more times—46 (50) sts.

All Sizes

Work even in Waffle Stitch pattern as established until piece measures about 13 (14, 15, 16, 17)" [33 (35.5, 38, 40.5, 43) cm], ending with a wrong side row.

With right side facing, bind off.

FINISHING

Sew right shoulder seams.

Neckband

With right side facing, beginning at left shoulder seam with B, pick up 10 (11, 12, 12, 13) sts evenly spaced along left front neck edge, slip the 16 (16, 18, 18, 20) sts from holder onto the needle, pick up 10 (11, 12, 12, 13) sts along right front neck edge, and 22 (24, 24, 28, 28) sts along back neck edge—58 (62, 66, 70, 74) sts.

Work in 2x2 Rib for 3 rows.

With right side facing, bind off loosely in pattern.

Sew left shoulder seam (including side edges of neckband). Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

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

See next page for schematics and alternate photos

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LW5343 Jolly Kid’s Sweaters

13½ (14½, 15½, 16½, 17½)" [34.5 (37, 39.5, 42, 44.5) cm]

5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7)" [12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18) cm]

3" [7.5 cm]

FRONT

8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10½)" [21.5 (23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm]

13½ (14½, 15½, 16½, 17½)" [34.5 (37, 39.5, 42, 44.5) cm]

13½ (14½, 15½, 16½, 17½)" [34.5 (37, 39.5, 42, 44.5) cm]

BACK

7½ (7½, 8½, 8½, 9½)" [19 (19, 21.5, 21.5, 24) cm]

8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10½)" [21.5 (23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm]

13½ (14½, 15½, 16½, 17½)" [34.5 (37, 39.5, 42, 44.5) cm]

12 (12½, 13½, 14½, 15½)" [30.5 (32, 34.5, 37, 39.5) cm]

5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7)" [12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18) cm]

3 (3½, 3½, 4, 4)" [7.5 (9, 9, 10, 10) cm]

SLEEVE

13 (14, 15, 16, 17)" [33 (35.5, 38, 40.5, 43) cm]

10 (11, 12, 12½, 14)" [25.5 (28, 30.5, 32, 35.5) cm]

7 (7, 8, 8, 9)" [18 (18, 20.5, 20.5, 23) cm]

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crochet LW5345

Designed by Lorene Eppolite

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each 1914 Berry Red A and 1621 Evergreen B Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10] Yarn needle GAUGE: 12 sc = 4" [10 cm]; 14 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet. 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

Striped Scarf for Him

Here’s a scarf that even hard-to-gift men will enjoy! It’s perfect for new crocheters or if you would like a quick gift idea. We’ve combined two holiday colors in darker tones, but you can combine any two hues you wish.

Scarf measures 7" [18 cm] wide x 72" [183 cm] long.

NOTES

Ch 1 at beginning of each row does NOT count as a st When changing colors, work last step of last st of previous color with new color. Carry colors not in use loosely along side of work.

SCARF

With A, loosely ch 21.

Row 1: Sc in second ch and each ch across – 20 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in every st across – 20 sts.

Rows 3-4: Change to B and repeat Row 2.

Rows 5-6: Change to A and repeat Row 2.

Repeat Rows 3-6 until piece measures 72" [183 cm] long, end with Row 5.

Last Row: With A, slip st in each st across.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; cm = centimeters; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es).

See next page for alternate photos

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LW5345 Striped Scarf For Him

See page 31 for Jolly Kid's Sweater

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crochet LW5396

Designed by Lorene Eppolite

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each 1909 Holly Berry A and 1562 Jadeite B Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10] Yarn needle GAUGE: 12 sc = 4" [10 cm]; 14 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet. 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

Striped Gift Scarf If you’ve recently learned how to crochet, or you would like a quick gift idea, this scarf is perfect! We’ve combined two holiday colors, but you can combine any two hues you wish. Add optional fringe for updated style.

Scarf measures 7" [18 cm] wide x 72" [183 cm] long.

NOTES

Ch 1 at beginning of each row does NOT count as a st When changing colors, work last step of last st of previous color with new color. Carry colors not in use loosely along side of work.

SCARF

With A, loosely ch 21.

Row 1: Sc in second ch and each ch across – 20 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in every st across – 20 sts.

Rows 3-4: Change to B and repeat Row 2.

Rows 5-6: Change to A and repeat Row 2.

Rows 7-40: Repeat Rows 3-6, end with Row 4. Cut B. Rows 41-72: With A only, repeat Row 2.

Repeat Rows 3-72 twice more, then Rows 3-41 once.

Last Row: With A, slip st in each st across. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Fringe

With A, cut 2 strands of yarn, each 18" [46 cm] long, for each fringe. Hold 2 strands of yarn together and fold in half. Use crochet hook to draw fold through first st along one short edge, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through loop. Pull to tighten. Repeat to add Fringe in each st along each short edge. Trim fringe evenly.

Abbreviations

A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; cm = centimeters; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es).

See next page for alternate photos

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LW5396 Striped Gift Scarf

See page 31 for Jolly Kid's Sweater

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Baby Santa Hat with Beard

crochet LW5333

Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 4600 White A and 9925 Really Red B RED HEART® Buttercup®: 1 ball 4270 White C Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8], 5.5mm [US I-9] and 8mm [US L-11] Yarn needle, stitch markers, velcro hook and loop fastener tape, white sewing thread and sewing needle GAUGE: 16 sc = 4" [10 cm]; 12 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet using 5.5mm [US I-9] and A. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4 oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls

BUY YARN RED HEART® Buttercup®, Art N396 available in 1.76 oz (50 g), 63 yd (57 m) balls

Baby can wear this hat with or without the beard for a festive picture-perfect look. Beard is crocheted separately and attached with hook and loop tape. Make this hat in red and then make it in other colors for a wardrobe of head warmers.

Hat measures 18 (20)" [44 (51) cm] circumference.

Beard measures 8" [20.5 cm] at widest point x 5½" [14 cm] long.

NOTES

Santa beard hat is worked from the bottom edge to crown, beginning with a ribbed band. Ribbing is worked in rows with smallest hook by crocheting in back loops only for all stitches and all rows.

Crown of hat is worked in continuous rounds with a larger hook.

Beard is worked separately and is attached with hook and loop fastener tape. Beard size can be adjusted by adding or omitting sts and rows.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

sc2tog: [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Warning: Please do not leave baby unattended while beard portion is in place as it could slip and cover the mouth and nose.

HAT

Ribbed Band

With 5mm [US H-8] hook and A, ch 7.

Row 1: Working in back loops only, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 6 sts.

Row 2: Working in back loops only, ch 1, turn, sc in each st across – 6 sts.

Repeat Row 2 until 55 (68) rows have been worked.

Last Row: With right sides together, fold band in half to line up sts of first and last rows, ch 1, turn, working through used loops of foundation ch and front loops of last row, sc in each st across to join. Do not fasten off. continued...

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LW5333 Baby Santa Beard

Hat Crown

Round 1: Turn Ribbed Band right side out and ready to work along one long edge, change to 5.5mm [US I-9] hook and begin working in round, ch 1, sc 56 (68) sts evenly spaced around, slip st in first sc to join – 56 (68) sts. Fasten off.

Round 2: With right side facing, join B in any st with slip st, ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st around, slip st in first sc to join – 56 (68) sts. Place stitch marker in first st to mark beginning of round.

Rounds 3-17: Working through both loops in continuous rounds, sc in each st around.

Round 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 26 (32) sts; repeat from * once more – 54 (66) sts.

Shape Crown

For Small Hat Only Rounds 19: Repeat Round 17.

Round 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around – 48 sts.

Round 21: Sc in each st around.

Round 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around – 42 sts.

Rounds 23-24: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds.

Round 25: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around – 36 sts.

Rounds 26-28: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds.

Round 29: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around – 30 sts.

Rounds 30-32: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds.

Round 33: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around – 24 sts.

Rounds 34-35: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds.

Round 36: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around – 18 sts.

Round 37: Sc in each st around.

Round 38: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; repeat from * around – 12 sts.

Rounds 39-41: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds.

DIRECTORY

Round 42: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; repeat from *around – 8 sts.

Round 43: Sc in each st around.

Round 44: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around.

Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Using yarn needle, weave end through sts and pull tightly to close hole.

Secure end.

Round 61: Sc in each st around.

Round 62: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around.

Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Using yarn needle, weave end through sts and pull tightly to close hole.

Secure end.

For Large Hat Only Rounds 19-21: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds.

Round 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next 9 sts; repeat from * around – 60 sts.

Rounds 23-25: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds.

Round 26: *Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts; repeat from * around – 54 sts.

Rounds 27-30: Sc in each st around for 4 rounds.

Round 31: *Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around – 48 sts.

Rounds 32-37: Sc in each st around for 6 rounds.

Round 38: *Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around – 42 sts.

Rounds 39-42: Sc in each st around for 4 rounds.

Round 43: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around – 36 sts.

Rounds 44-46: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds.

Round 47: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around – 30 sts.

Rounds 48-50: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds.

Round 51: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around – 24 sts.

Rounds 52-53: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds.

Round 54: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around – 18 sts.

Rounds 55-56: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds.

Round 57: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; repeat from *around – 12 sts.

Rounds 58-59: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds.

Round 60: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; repeat from *around – 8 sts.

With A, cut 18" [46 cm] length of yarn and set aside. Hold hand as if to shake hands, with fingers together and extended.

Wrap yarn around extended fingers for 120 wraps.

While wraps are still on fingers, fold 18" [46 cm] length of yarn in half and slip under all the wraps. With folded yarn in place, slip wrapped yarn off fingers. Tie yarn length tightly around wraps in a secure knot.

POMPOM

Hold yarn wraps tightly in fist with tie ends dangling from bottom of fist and the looped wraps extending over top of closed fist. Carefully cut loops open to form pompom. Grasp by tie and shake to fluff out. Trim wrap ends evenly. Using tie ends, attach to top of Hat.

BEARD

Beginning at bottom edge, with 8mm [US L-11] hook and C, ch 3.

Row 1: Ch 2 (does NOT count as a hdc here and throughtout), 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook – 3 sts.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in last st – 5 sts.

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] 2 times, hdc in last st – 7 sts.

Row 4: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last 2 sts – 9 sts.

Row 5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] 2 times, hdc in last 2 sts – 12 sts.

Row 6: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last 2 sts – 16 sts.

Row 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.

Shape Moustache and Mouth Opening

Row 8: Ch 2, turn, dc in 6 sts, ch 4, skip next 4 sts, dc in last 6 sts.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

With sewing thread and needle, sew a 1" [5 cm] piece of hook side of hook and loop fastener on right side on either side edge of Row 8. Sew corresponding loop pieces on wrong side along inside edge of Hat, adjusting placement so Beard fits face comfortably.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; cm = centimeters; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Flip-Top Kids' Mittens

knitting LW5317

Designed by Nancy J. Thomas

What you will need: RED HEART® Soft®: Girl’s: 1 ball each 5142 Cherry Red A and 9440 Light Grey Heather B Boy’s: 1 ball each 9010 Charcoal A and 9440 Light Grey Heather B Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 4 mm [US 6] Yarn needle, stitch markers, stitch holder, two ¾" [20 mm] buttons in red or color of your choice. Matching sewing thread and sewing needle.

GAUGE: 18 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 26 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART SOFT®, Art. E728 available in 5 oz (141 g), 256 yds (234 m) balls solids; 4 oz (113 g), 212 yds (194 m)

Mittens are fun to knit and great for keeping hands warm and cozy. This fliptop design makes it easy to use your fingers without taking your mittens off (See alternate photo). Pattern is given in kid’s and adult sizes.

Directions are for child’s size small and medium; changes for adult size are in parentheses.

NOTES

You are working on 3 needles, join work and knit with 4th Double-Pointed needle.

The Flip-Top is added to the mitten once the body of mitten is made.

Special Abbreviations

K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together. Decrease one stitch.

M1 = Make one stitch. Lift running thread before next stitch onto left needle and knit into the back loop.

Increase one stitch.

MITTENS (make 2)

Cuff

With A, cast on 32 (36, 42) sts, divide evenly on 3 Double-Pointed needles; join to work in the round, being careful stitches are not twisted and place stitch marker to mark beginning of round.

Round 1: * K2, P2 Ribbing*; repeat from * around.

Repeat Round 1 until 2" [5 cm] from cast on edge.

Next Rounds: Change to B and work 4 Rounds in K2, P2 Ribbing.

Next Rounds: Begin working in Stockinette Stitch.

Work even until piece measures 3 (3½ (4)" [8 (9, 10)] from cast on edge.

Thumb Gusset

Place stitch marker to mark beginning of Round.

Next Round: K15 (17, 20), place marker, K1, M1, K1, place marker – 16 (18, 21) sts.

Next Round: Knit.

Next Round: Knit to marker, slip marker, M1, K3, M1, slip marker, knit to end of Round – 18 (20, 23) sts. continued...

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LW5317 Flip-Top Kids Mittens

Next Round: Knit.

Next Round: Knit to marker, slip marker, M1, K5, M1, slip marker, knit to end of Round – 20 (22, 25) sts.

Next Round: Knit.

Next Round: Knit to marker, slip marker, M1, K7, M1, slip marker, knit to end of Round – 22 (24, 27) sts.

Next Round: Knit.

Next Round: Knit to marker, slip marker, M1, K9, M1, slip marker, knit to end of Round – 24 (26, 29) sts.

Next Round: Knit.

Next Round: Knit to marker and remove marker, place next 7 (9, 11) sts on a stitch holder, remove marker, knit to end of Round.

Continue in Stockinette Stitch until piece measures 1¼ (1½, 2)" [3 (4,5 cm)] above Thumb Gusset.

Next Round: Purl.

Next Rounds: Work in Stockinette Stitch for 3 (3,5) Rounds.

Next Rounds: Work in K2, P2 Ribbing for ½ (½, ¾)" [1 (1, 2 cm)]. Bind off all sts loosely.

Flip-Top (Right Mitten)

Fold mitten so that thumb is on right side of mitten. With B, cast on 14 (16, 18) sts, leaving front 14 (16, 18) sts open, pick up and knit 18 (20, 24) sts along purl ridge – 32 (36, 42) sts. Slip sts evenly divided onto 3 needles and join taking care not to twist sts.

Work in K2, P2 ribbing for ½ (¾, 1)" [1 (2, 2 cm)]. Decrease 2 (0, 0) sts and work in Stockinette Stitch until top measures 1½ (1¾, 2)" [4 (4, 5 cm)] from cast on edge – 30 (36, 42) sts.

DIRECTORY

Shaping for Flip-Top

Next Round (decrease): *K4, K2tog; repeat from * around – 25 (30, 35) sts.

Next Rounds: Knit 2 rounds even.

Next Round (decrease): *K3, K2tog; repeat from * around – 20 (24, 28) sts.

Next Rounds: Knit 2 rounds even.

Next Round (decrease): *K2, K2tog; repeat from * around – 15 (18, 21) sts.

Next Rounds: Knit 2 rounds even.

Next Round (decrease): *K1, K2tog; repeat from * around –10 (12, 14) sts.

Next Rounds: Knit 2 rounds even.

Next Round (decrease): *K2tog; repeat from * around – 5 (6, 7) sts.

Next Round (decrease): *K2tog; repeat from * around, end K1 (0, 1) – 3 (3, 4) sts.

Next Round (decrease): *K1 (1, 2), k2tog; repeat from * around 2 (2, 3) – sts.

Continue to work I-cord for button loop on 2 (2, 3) sts until it measures 2" [5 cm].

K2tog and fasten off leaving 6" [15 cm] of yarn.

Finishing

Weave in ends. Sew top I-cord into a loop. Sew buttons to back of mittens on cuff. Use photo for placement guide.

Abbreviations

A, B = color A, B; cm = centimeters; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

Flip-Top (Left Mitten)

Fold mitten so that thumb is on left side of mitten. Work as for Right Mitten.

Thumb

Divide 7 (9, 11) sts onto 2 needles. With 3rd needle and B, pick up and knit 3 (3, 4) sts – 10 (12, 15) sts.

Next Rounds: Knit every round for 1¼ (1½, 1¾)" [3 (4, 4 cm)].

Next Round: *K2 (2, 3), K2tog; repeat from * around around – 8 (9, 12) sts.

Next Round: *K1 (1, 2), K2tog; repeat from * around – 6 (6, 9) sts.

Next Round: *K2tog; repeat from * around, end 0 (0, 1) – 3 (3, 5) sts.

Adult size only Last round: K1, *K2tog; repeat from * around – 3 sts.

Cut yarn and using yarn needle, draw through remaining 3 sts and fasten off.

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crochet LW5336

Designed by Marianne Forrestal

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins 319 Cherry Red A, 1 skein 512 Turqua B, 1 skein 316 Soft White C, 5 skeins 400 Grey Heather D Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Pompom maker or 2" [5 cm] piece of heavy cardboard, yarn needle GAUGE: 1 ripple = 5" [12.5 cm] measured from center of one peak to center of next peak; 10 rows = 5" [12.5 cm] in ripple pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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

Dashing Holiday Throw

Here’s a striking wavy ripple pattern to enjoy all winter long. Whether on the sofa, a cozy chair or in the bedroom, this design combines puff stitches and basic crochet stitches in modern style. Optional pompoms add a festive holiday vibe.

Throw measures about 45 x 58" [114.5 x 147.5 cm].

Notes

Throw is worked in a ripple pattern. Peaks are made from puffs. Valleys are made from dc2tog stitches. Take care to work center peaks over peaks and valleys over valleys of previous rows.

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. Fasten off old color.

Special Stitches

dc2tog (double crochet 2 stitches together) = [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 3 loops on hook. puff = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 7 loops on hook.

THROW

With A, ch 154.

Bottom Stripes Row 1 (right side): Dc in 3rd ch from hook (2 skipped ch and first dc count as first dc2tog), [dc2tog] twice, [ch 1, puff in next ch] 5 times, *ch 1, [dc2tog] 6 times, [ch 1, [puff in next ch] 5 times; repeat from * to last 6 ch, ch 1, [dc2tog] 3 times – 9 ripples.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and ch-1 space across; change to B in last st – 153 sc. continued...

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Row 3: Ch 2, turn, dc in 2nd sc (beg ch-2 and following dc count as first dc2tog), [dc2tog] twice, [ch 1, puff in next sc] 5 times, *ch 1, [dc2tog] 6 times, [ch 1, puff in next sc] 5 times; repeat from * to last 6 sc, ch 1, [dc2tog] 3 times; change to A in last st – 9 ripples.

Rows 4-21: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 nine times and change color as in following sequence: Work [3 rows with A, 1 row with C, 3 rows with A, 1 row with B] twice, and 2 rows with A. Change to D in last st of last row.

Plain Center Section

With D, repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the center section measures about 31" [78.5 cm] ending with a sc row (Row 2), Change to A in last st of last row.

Top Stripes

Next Row: With A, repeat Row 3.

Last 20 Rows: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 ten times and change color as in following sequence: Work next row with A, [1 row with B, 3 rows with A, 1 row with C, 3 rows with A] twice, 1 row with B, 2 rows with A. Do not fasten off at end of last row.

FINISHING

Pompoms

(make 19 – 10 with C and 9 with B) Follow pompom maker instructions or work as follows: Wrap yarn around 2" [5 cm] piece of heavy cardboard (the more wraps the fluffier the pompom). Cut end of yarn and slip wraps off cardboard.

Wrap a length of yarn tightly around center of wraps and tie a knot (do not trim tie, use to tie pompom to throw).

Cut ends of wraps, fluff pompom and trim to shape. Alternating color, sew ten pompoms to peaks along first row of throw and nine pompoms to peaks along last row of throw.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C, and D. = Color A, Color B, Color C, and Color B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Border

Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, working in ends of rows across side edge, with A, sc in end of each of first 21 rows; change to D and sc in end of each D-colored row; change to A and sc in end of next 21 rows, 3 sc in corner; working in opposite side of foundation ch with A, sc in each ch to next corner, 3 sc in corner; working in ends of rows across side edge with A, sc in each of each of first 21 rows, change to D and sc in end of each D-colored row; change to A and sc in end of next 21 rows, 3 sc in corner; working in sts of last row of throw with A, sc in each st and ch-1 space across; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

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crochet LW5335

Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 319 Cherry Red A, 334 Buff B, 313 Aran C, 3950 Charcoal D, 512 Turqua E, and 312 Black F Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8] Stitch marker, 7" [18 cm] piece of heavy cardboard, stuffing, yarn needle GAUGE: 14 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 16 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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

Huggable Santa Pillow

This crocheted Santa is perfectly at home on the sofa, a shelf or the mantel, but kids may want to have him in their room watching while they sleep. Create this jolly fella for kids of all ages!

Santa measures 18" (45.5 cm) tall, including hat.

Special Stitch

sc2tog = [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Notes

1. 1Body, head, hat, and arms are worked in continuous rounds (spiral) with right side always facing. Pieces are sewn together to form Santa.

2. Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tightly so stuffing will not show between stitches.

3. 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. Do not cut old color until instructed. Carry color not in use up inside of piece until next needed.

SANTA BODY

Beginning at bottom of body, with A, ch 12.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch—24 sc.

Place marker in last sc made to indicate end of round.

Move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in each of last 2 sc—30 sc.

Round 3: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times— 36 sc.

Round 4: [Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times— 42 sc.

Round 5: [Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times— 48 sc. continued...

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Round 6: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—54 sc.

Round 7: [Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—60 sc.

Rounds 8–24: Sc in each sc around.

Round 25: [Sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—54 sc.

Round 26: [Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—48 sc.

Round 27: [Sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—42 sc.

Round 28: [Sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—36 sc.

Round 29: Sc in each sc around.

Round 30: [Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—30 sc.

Rounds 31–36: Sc in each sc around.

Round 37: [Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—24 sc.

Round 38: [Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—18 sc.

Fasten off. Stuff body.

HEAD

Beginning at top of head with B, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral).

Place marker in last sc made to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—18 sc.

Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—24 sc.

Rounds 5 and 6: Sc in each sc around.

Round 7: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—30 sc.

Rounds 8–15: Sc in each sc around.

Round 16: [Sc2tog] 15 times—15 sc.

Stuff head.

Round 17: [Sc2tog] 7 times, sc in last sc—8 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

BEARD

Wrap C around 7" [18 cm] piece of heavy cardboard about 120 times. Cut wraps at one end of cardboard to make strands about 14" [35.5 cm] long. Hold 2 strands together and fold in half. Insert hook around a stitch near center of Round 9 of head for first fringe at top of beard. Place fold on hook and draw fold through to form a loop. Insert ends of strands in loop and pull to tighten fringe.

Attach six more fringe on one side of first fringe and five more fringe on other side of first fringe on Round 9 (for a total of 12 fringe in first row of beard).

Attach twelve more fringe on each of the next 4 rounds (Rounds 10–13), below the Round 9 fringe. Trim fringe to shape beard, as desired.

NOSE

With B, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; slip st in first sc—6 sc Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and weave through the tops of the 6 stitches. Pull tail firmly to gather and then sew in place at the center of the first row of beard fringe.

EYES

With F, embroider French Knot eyes above nose.

Using long tail still attached to head, carefully sew head to neck opening of body. Take care to sew securely and avoid trapping beard in the sewing stiches.

HAT

Beginning at top of hat with A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral).

Place marker in last sc made to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] twice—8 sc.

Rounds 3–5: Sc in each sc around and change to D in last sc of Round 5. Do not cut A, carry it on inside of hat until next needed.

Rounds 6 and 7: With D, sc in each sc around and change to A in last sc of Round 7. Do not cut D, carry it on inside of hat until next needed.

Round 8: With A, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 4 times—12 sc.

Rounds 9 and 10: With A, sc in each sc around.

Round 11: With A, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times and change to D in last sc—18 sc.

Rounds 12 and 13: With D, sc in each sc around and change to A in last sc of Round 13.

Rounds 14–16: With A, sc in each sc around.

Round 17: With A, [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times and change to D in last sc—24 sc.

Rounds 18 and 19: With D, sc in each sc around and change to A in last sc of Round 19.

Rounds 20–22: With A, sc in each sc around.

Round 23: With A, [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times and change to D in last sc—30 sc.

Rounds 24 and 25: With D, sc in each sc around and change to A in last sc of Round 25.

Rounds 26–28: With A, sc in each sc around.

Round 29: With A, [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times and change to D in last sc—36 sc.

Rounds 30 and 31: With D, sc in each sc around and change to A in last sc of Round 31.

Rounds 32–35: With A, sc in each sc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Put hat on head. Using photograph as a guide, arrange hat above eyes and with lower edge meeting sides of beard.

Using long yarn tail, sew in place.

HAT CUFF

With C, ch 40.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across—39 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Using long yarn tail, sew cuff around bottom of hat and sew ends of cuff together.

ARMS (make 2)

Beginning at top of arm with A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral).

Place marker in last sc made to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Rounds 3–17: Sc in each sc around and change to B in last sc of Round 17 to begin hand.

Rounds 18–21: With B, sc in each sc around.

Stuff arm lightly.

Round 22: With B, [sc2tog] 6 times— 6 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and weave through the top of the 6 stitches. Pull tail firmly to gather. Using photograph as a guide, sew arms in place on sides of body with top of arms near head.

GIFT Half (make 2)

With E, ch 10.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across—9 sc.

Rows 2–10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

Round 11: Ch 1, turn, 3 sc in first sc (for corner) sc in each sc to last st, 3 sc in last sc (for corner), sc in end of each row down side edge; working along opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch (for corner), sc in each ch to last ch, 3 sc in last ch (for corner), sc in end of each row up remaining side. continued...

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Round 12: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around.

Round 13: Sc in each sc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the stitches of the last round of both halves together, stuffing gift lightly before completing the seam.

Ribbon

With A, ch 120. Fasten off.

Wrap ribbon around gift and tie ends into a bow.

BELT

With D, ch 65.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across—64 sc.

Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Using long yarn tail, sew belt around waist.

DIRECTORY

BUCKLE

With F, ch 16; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 3 sc in same ch as joining, [sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch] 3 times, sc in last 3 ch; join with slip st in first sc—24 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using long yarn tail, sew buckle to front of belt.

FINISHING

Weave in any remaining ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C, etc. = Color A, Color B, Color C etc.; ch = chain; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

French Knot

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craft

JOYful Sparkle

LW5324

Wrap wooden letters with yarn for a “JOYful” expression this holiday season!

We used sparkly yarn that adds to the festive feel in your home. It’s the perfect idea for the mantel, your buffet, a shelf or even your office cubicle.

Designed by Laura Bain

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™: 2 balls 8929 Strawberry Optional Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 3.75mm [US 5]

NOTE

Letters are covered completely with yarn. If desired, a small piece can be knit to cover the flat top areas of the J and Y referred to as Toppers.

6” [15 cm] wooden letters, craft clue or hot glue gun (with adult supervision) GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™, Art. E851 available in solids 3 oz (85 g), 174 yd (159 m) balls

COVERING

1. Spread glue on flat tops and lay lengths of yarn over glue to cover completely.

2. Working in a small area at a time, spread glue along all sides of letter and wrap yarn around glued section to cover completely.

3. Continue to spread glue and yarn around sides of letters until all areas have been covered. Tuck ends under yarn and glue in place. continued...

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OPTIONAL LETTER TOPPERS

(Make 4)

1. Cast on 12 sts.

2. Work in Stockinette stitch until piece measures 2� [5 cm] or is large enough to cover the flat top areas of letters J and Y. Bind off.

3. Spread glue on flat tops of letters and glue Toppers in place.

4. Continue to spread glue and yarn around sides of letters until all areas have been covered. Tuck ends under yarn and glue in place.

ABBREVIATIONS

cm = centimeters; mm = millimeters; st(s) = stitch(es).

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Be Merry Knit Wreath

knitting LW5321

Designed by Laura Bain

What you will need: RED HEART® Grande™: 3 balls 402 Foggy A

Knitting this wreath is just like knitting a simple scarf! Bulky yarn looks great and works up quickly, then you can use decorations to fit your personal holiday style and color scheme.

RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 9925 Really Red B, 4601 Off White C, and 2515 Turquoise D Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 15mm [US 19] Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] 18” (46 cm) foam wreath form, 4 jingle bells, 3 holiday ornaments, three 1½” (4 cm) foam balls, two 2” (5 cm) foam balls, three bamboo skewers.

GAUGE: 6 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 8 rows = 4” [10 cm]. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge given.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Grande™, Art. E826, available in 5.29 oz (150 g), 46 yd (42 m) skeins

BUY YARN RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls

Finished Size: 18” (46 cm) in diameter

WREATH

With A, cast on 13 sts.

Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to last st, K1.

Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 42” (107 cm).

Bind off, leaving 3-yard (2.7 m) tail for seaming.

Trim

Change to crochet hook. With B, chain 6” (15 cm).

Fasten off.

With C, chain 3” (8 cm). Fasten off.

With D, chain 6” (15 cm). Fasten off. continued...

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FINISHING

With yarn needle and long tail, seam A piece around the wreath form along the side edges. Seam top edge to bottom edge. Weave in all loose ends.

Yarn Balls

Wrap B around one of the foam balls, wrapping until the entire ball is covered with yarn.

Repeat with C and D until you have a total of five wrapped foam balls.

Trim

Securely attach one ornament to the end of each crochet chain.

String 4 jingle bells onto the end opposite the ornament of one crochet chain. Place one yarn ball skewer through the center of the chain and then pierce the wreath with the skewer to secure.

Secure the other two ornaments to the wreath by piercing the end of the chain opposite the ornaments with the yarn ball skewers and pushing them into the wreath.

ABBREVIATIONS

A = Color A; B = Color B; C = Color C; D = Color D; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Cut bamboo skewers down to 5� (13 cm).

Push skewer completely through yarn ball, piercing the ball with the pointed end. Repeat with the four other yarn balls.

Push the pointed end of the skewer into the wreath form to attach and secure two of the yarn balls. Set the other three yarn balls aside.

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craft LW5328

Designed by Laura Bain

What you will need: RED HEART® Sparkle Scrubby: 3 balls Marshmallow 8001 A RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 319 Cherry Red B, 1 skein 512 Turqua C, 1 skein 3950 Charcoal D, 1 skein 706 Perfect Pink E 18" (45.5 cm) Styrofoam® wreath form, 3 jingle bells, 2 Christmas ornaments each 3"-4" in diameter (7.5-10 cm), pompom maker, yarn needle

Sparkle-Wrapped Pompom Wreath

Perfect for when you want to take a break from needles and hooks or do a project with the kids, this festive wreath is ideal for indoor or outdoor display. Sparkly yarn is wrapped around a foam wreath and then decorated with pompoms, jingle bells and ornaments.

WREATH

Wrap the Wreath form with A, placing the strands of Scrubby close together and covering the form completely. Tie off the Scrubby and use the yarn needle to hide the ends on the underside of the form.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™, Art. E851 available in solids 3 oz (85 g), 174 yd (159 m) balls

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

continued...

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Pompoms

Using pompom maker, make one 1.5" (2.5 cm) pompom with B and one with E; make two 1.5" (2.5 cm) pompoms with C and two with D; make one 3" (7.5 cm) pompom with E and one with B and D held together.

Referring to photo for placement, attach the pompoms to Wreath; weave in all ends.

Finishing

Referring to photo for placement, attach jingle bells and ornaments to Wreath.

ABBREVIATIONS: cm = centimeters; g = grams; mm = millimeters; oz = ounces; yd = yards.

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crochet LW5312

Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 311 White A, 512 Turqua B, 319 Cherry Red C, and 3620 Glowworm D Note: Only small quantities of each color are needed for this project.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5] Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill, embroidery floss in black, orange, and white GAUGE: 4 sc = 1" (2.5 cm); 4 rounds = 1" (2.5 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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

Amigurumi Snowman Ornaments This little Snowman is quick to crochet and will add to your décor all winter long.

Use him throughout your house, as an ornament or as a package tie-on. You’ll love how he reflects your love of crochet!

Ornament measures 6" (15 cm) tall, excluding pompom.

Notes

1. All sections except hat are worked in unjoined 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. Hat is worked in turned rows.

Special Stitch

sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

ORNAMENT

(make 1 each with B and C for hat) Head

Beginning at top, with A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 5: Sc in each sc around.

Round 6: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Rounds 7–11: Repeat Round 5.

Round 12: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around—15 sc.

Round 13: Repeat Round 5; join with slip st in first sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. continued...

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Facial Features

Refer to photograph as a guide for placement.

With 6 strands of black embroidery floss, embroider French knot eyes on Round 10 and back stitches in a curve where desired for the mouth.

With 12 strands of orange embroidery floss, make a French knot between the eyes and mouth, wrapping floss 3 times around needle to make a prominent carrot nose.

Hat

Ribbing Ch 5.

Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—4 sc.

Rows 2–30: Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across, turn.

Crown Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, working in ends of rows, sc in each row across, turn—30 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—24 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—18 sc.

Row 5: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—12 sc.

Row 6: Ch 1, *sc2tog; repeat from across.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Cut strand of white embroidery floss to desired length for hanging loop, thread through top of ornament and tie ends in a knot.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain(s); sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Assembly

Body

Beginning at bottom, with A, ch 2.

Rounds 1–3: Work same as Rounds 1–3 of head—15 sc.

Rounds 4–8: Work same as Round 5 of head.

Round 9: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 10: Work same as Round 5 of head. Stuff body with fiberfill.

Round 11: Work same as Round 12 of head; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last round and pull closed.

Arm

(make 2) With A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work same as Round 1 of head—6 sc.

Round 2: Repeat Round 3 of head—8 sc.

Rounds 3–6: Repeat Round 5 of head; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff.

DIRECTORY

Arms Weave tail through last round and pull stitches closed, then sew in place at top of body.

Head & Body Stuff head with fiberfill.

Push Round 13 of head onto top of body.

With end tail, sew securely around to join head to body.

Hat Weave tail through last row and pull closed. Working through ends of rows, sew back seam. Working in ends of rows of ribbing, sew hat on head.

FINISHING

Pompom

(make 2) Cut a 15" (38 cm) strand of D and set aside. Wrap D around 4 fingers 50 times.

Carefully slide loops off fingers and tie single strand very tightly around center of loops. Do not cut or trim center tie.

Cut loops open at both ends. Shake and trim evenly to desired length. Thread ends of center tie through top of hat and secure pompom.

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crochet LW5313

Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 334 Buff A, 319 Cherry Red B, 313 Aran C, and 385 Royal D Note: Only small quantities of each color are needed for this project.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5] Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill, white embroidery floss GAUGE: 4 sc = 1" (2.5 cm); 4 rounds = 1" (2.5 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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

Amigurumi Santa Ornaments

Perfect for having your tree be a reflection of your love of crochet, this little Santa is fun to make and will add to your Christmas traditions. Use him throughout your house or as a package tie-on.

Ornament measures 6½" (16.5 cm) tall, excluding pompom.

Notes

1. Head, body, and arms are worked in unjoined 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. Hat and beard are worked in turned rows.

3. 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. Cut old color.

Special Stitch

sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

ORNAMENT (make 2) Head

Beginning at top, with A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 5: Sc in each sc around.

Round 6: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Rounds 7–11: Repeat Round 5.

Round 12: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around—15 sc. continued...

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Round 13: Repeat Round 5; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

With D, embroider French knot eyes on Round 10.

Rows 3 and 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—8 sc.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Round 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog; *working in ends of rows, work 6 sc evenly spaced* down first side; working in opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in ch; repeat from * to * up other side; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Head & Body Stuff head with fiberfill.

Push Round 13 of head onto top of body. With end tail, sew securely around to join head to body. Sew waistband around body.

Hat Weave tail through last row and pull closed. Working through ends of rows, sew back seam. Working in ends of ribbing, sew hat on head.

Waistband

Pompom (make 2) Cut a 15" (38 cm) strand of C and set aside. Wrap C around 4 fingers 50 times.

Carefully slide loops off fingers and tie single strand very tightly around center of loops. Do not cut or trim center tie.

With C, ch 18.

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

Hat

Body

Beginning at bottom, with B, ch 2.

Rounds 1–3: Work same as Rounds 1–3 of head—15 sc.

Rounds 4–8: Work same as Round 5 of head.

Round 9: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 10: Work same as Round 5 of head. Stuff body with fiberfill.

Round 11: Work same as Round 12 of head; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last round and pull closed.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain(s); sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Crown

Arm

(make 2) With B, ch 2.

Round 1: Work same as Round 1 of head—6 sc.

Round 2: Repeat Round 3 of head—9 sc.

Rounds 3–6: Repeat Round 5 of head; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff.

Beard

Assembly

DIRECTORY

Cut strand of white embroidery floss to desired length for hanging loop, thread through top of ornament and tie ends in a knot.

Ribbing With C, ch 5.

Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—4 sc.

Rows 2–29: Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across, turn.

Row 30: Repeat last row; change to B, turn.

Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, working in ends of rows, sc in each row across, turn— 30 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—24 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—18 sc.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3.

Row 6: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—12 sc.

Row 7: Repeat Row 3.

Row 8: Ch 1, *sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

With C, ch 2.

Row 1: Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn—2 sc.

Row 2 (right side): Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, turn—4 sc.

FINISHING

Cut loops open at both ends. Shake and trim evenly to desired length. Thread ends of center tie through top of hat and secure pompom.

Arms Weave tail through last round and pull stitches closed, then sew in place at top of body.

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crochet LW5314

Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 313 Aran A, 505 Aruba Sea B, 579 Pale Plum C, and 320 Cornmeal D Note: Only small quantities of each color needed for this project.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5] Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill, red crayon, medium blue and white embroidery floss GAUGE: 4 sc = 1" (2.5 cm); 4 rounds = 1" (2.5 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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

Amigurumi Angel Ornaments

This sweet Angel is quick to crochet and can be used at Christmas or anytime you need a little heavenly spirit. Perfect as an ornament or as a package tie-on, you’ll love how this Angel reflects your love of crochet!

Ornament measures 5" (12.5 cm) tall.

Note

All pieces are worked in unjoined 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.

Special Stitch

sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

ORNAMENT (make 1 each with B and C for body and arms) Head

Beginning at top, with A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 5: Sc in each sc around.

Round 6: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Rounds 7–11: Repeat Round 5.

Round 12: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around—15 sc. continued...

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Round 13: Repeat Round 5; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

With blue embroidery floss, embroider French knot eyes on Round 10. Lightly color cheeks with red crayon.

Wing

(make 2) With D, ch 6.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch; working in opposite side of foundation ch, skip first ch, sc in next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch—12 sc. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc—18 sc.

Round 3: Sc in next 3 sc, slip st in next sc, [ch 1, 3 dc in next sc, ch 1, slip st in next sc] 5 times, sc in next 4 sc; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

FINISHING

Cut strand of white embroidery floss to desired length for hanging loop, thread through top of ornament and tie ends in a knot.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Halo

Body

Beginning at bottom, ch 2.

Rounds 1–3: Work same as Rounds 1–3 of head—15 sc.

Rounds 4–8: Work same as Round 5 of head.

Round 9: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 10: Work same as Round 5 of head. Stuff body with fiberfill.

Round 11: Work same as Round 12 of head; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last round and pull closed.

Arm

(make 2) Ch 2.

Round 1: Work same as Round 1 of head—6 sc.

Round 2: Repeat Round 3 of head—9 sc.

Rounds 3–6: Repeat Round 5 of head; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff.

DIRECTORY

With D, ch 4.

Round 1: Work 11 dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch count as first dc); join with slip st in top of beginning ch—12 dc.

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each remaining dc around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—24 dc.

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—36 dc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Assembly

Arms Weave tail through last round and pull stitches closed, then sew in place at top of body.

Head & Body Stuff head with fiberfill.

Push Round 13 of head onto top of body. With end tail, sew securely around to join head to body. Sew waistband around body.

Wings With right side facing front, sew to back of body.

Halo With right side facing front, sew to back of head.

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Fur Top Holiday Stockings

crochet LW4874

Designed by Jessie Rayot

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 319 Cherry Red A and 512 Turqua B Colorway #1: Use A for leg and foot, and B for heel and toe.

Colorway #2: Use B for leg and foot, and A for heel and toe.

RED HEART® Boutique Fur™: 1 ball 9100 Polar C. GAUGE: 13 sts = 4” (10 cm); 10 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in cable pattern using smaller hook and A or B. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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

BUY YARN RED HEART® Boutique Fur™, Art. E831 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 11 yd (10 m) balls

What fun it is to hang these bright modern day stockings for Santa to fill! This clever crochet design features contrast heel and toe and is finished off with a furry cuff.

What you need continued Note: Yarn quantities are sufficient to make two stockings, one in each colorway. To make a single stocking, about 200 yds (183m) are needed for the leg and foot, 50 yds (46m) for the heel and toe, and 5½ yds (5m) for the cuff.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5.5mm [US I-9] for stocking (except cuff), and 9mm [US M-13] for cuff only Yarn needle

One stocking measures about 20” (51 cm) long and about 12” (30.5 cm) around leg.

Special Stitches

Bpdc (Back post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from back side of work to front and to back 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.

Cable = Skip next stitch, Fpdc around next stitch, Fpdc around skipped stitch.

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. 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.

Notes

1. Stocking is worked from the toe upwards.

2. The toe, foot, leg, and cuff are worked in joined rounds. The heel is worked back and forth in rows. continued...

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STOCKING

Toe

With smaller hook and toe color, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1 (right side): Ch 2 (counts a first hdc here and throughout toe), 8 hdc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2—9 hdc.

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, 2 hdc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2—18 hdc.

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, hdc in next 2 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts] 5 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2—24 hdc.

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, hdc in next 3 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts] 5 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2—30 hdc.

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, hdc in next 4 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts] 5 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2—36 hdc.

Round 6: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, hdc in next 5 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts] 5 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2—42 hdc.

Rounds 7 and 8: Ch 2, skip same st as joining, hdc in each st around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.

Fasten off.

Foot

With right side facing and smaller hook, draw up a loop of foot color in same st as joining.

Round 1 (right side): Ch 2 (does not count as a st), Fpdc around beginning ch-2 of last round of toe, Fpdc around each remaining st around; join with slip st in first Fpdc— 42 Fpdc.

Note: Do not work into or around the beginning ch-2 throughout remainder of foot.

DIRECTORY

Rounds 2 and 3: Ch 2, Fpdc around each of first 11 sts, [Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts] twice, Fpdc around each of last 7 sts; join with slip st in first Fpdc.

Round 4: Ch 2, Fpdc around each of first 11 sts, [Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts] twice, Fpdc around each of last 7 sts; join with slip st in first Fpdc.

Rounds 5-13: Repeat Rounds 2-4 three more times.

Fasten off.

Heel

With right side facing and smaller hook, skip first 31 sts of last round of foot, draw up a loop of heel color in next st.

Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 10 sts (to joining of last round of foot), sc in same st as joining and in next 10 sts; leave remaining 20 sts unworked—22 sts.

Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog—4 sts remain in Row 10.

Rows 11-19: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st—22 sts in Row 19.

Fasten off. Sew side edges of heel together.

Leg

With right side facing and smaller hook, draw up a loop of leg color in 12th st of last row of heel.

Round 1 (right side): Ch 2 (counts as first hdc in this round of leg only), hdc in next 10 sts, work hdc in same st as last st of first row of heel, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts,

Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, hdc in same st as first st of first row of heel, hdc in first 11 sts of last row of heel; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2—44 sts.

Round 2: Ch 2, Fpdc around beginning ch-2 of previous round, Fpdc around each of next 3 sts, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts, [Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts] twice, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts; join with slip in first Fpdc—44 sts.

Note: Do not work into or around the beginning ch-2 throughout Rounds 3-26 of leg.

Round 3: Ch 2, Fpdc around each of first 4 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts, [Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts] twice, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts; join with slip in first Fpdc.

Rounds 4 and 5: Ch 2, Fpdc around each of first 4 sts, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts, [Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st,

Fpdc around each of next 4 sts] twice, Bpdc around next st, Cable over next 2 sts, Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts; join with slip in first Fpdc—44 sts.

Rounds 6-26: Repeat Rounds 3-5 seven more times.

Round 27: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), skip same st as joining, hdc in each st around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2, ch 12 (for hanging loop)—44 hdc and a ch-12.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing loose end of hanging loop in place.

Cuff

Note: While working cuff, leave the ch-12 of last round of leg hanging inside the stocking.

With right side facing and larger hook, draw up a loop of C (Fur yarn) in same st as joining.

Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *skip next st, dc in next st; repeat from * to last st, skip last st; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3— 22 dc.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Using long tail, sew loose end of ch-12 to beginning of ch-12 to form hanging loop.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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Snowy Child Earflap Hat

knitting LW5320

Designed by Lorna Miser

What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein 1101 Eggshell A and RED HEART® Fur™: 1 ball 9100 Polar B Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9] 16" long and 5 mm [US 8] 16" long Susan Bates® Double-Pointed Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9] Yarn Needle, stitch Holders (2), stitch Marker GAUGE: 18 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette Stitch using A. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

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

BUY YARN RED HEART® Fur™, Art E831 available in solid color 3.5 oz (100g), 11 yd (10m) skeins

As stylish as it is warm and cozy, this fun hat is perfect for gift giving. Pattern is written for three sizes so many ages can enjoy this fashion accessory.

Hat measures: 18 (20, 22)" [46, (51, 56) cm] in circumference

SPECIAL STITCHES

K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together. Insert the right needle into two stitches at the same time and Knit. This will result in a decrease of one stitch.

M1 = Make 1 (Increase). Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole.

Sl 1 = Slip 1 stitch.

EARFLAPS (Make 2)

Using A, and smaller size Circular Knitting Needles, cast on 10 sts.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sl 1, m1, knit to last st, m1, 1 — 12 sts.

Row 2 (Wrong Side): Sl 1, purl across row.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until there are 20 sts, ending on Row 2. Cut yarn and place first Earflap (20 sts) on Stitch Holder and set aside.

Make second Earflap in same manner but do not cut yarn, place second Earflap on Stitch Holder and set aside.

HAT

Joining Earflaps to Edge

Using A, smaller size Circular Knitting Needles, and using “Knit on” method, cast on 20 (25, 30) stitches.

Turn work and purl across first Earflap (20 stitches).

Turn work and cast on another 20 (25, 30) stitches, being careful not to twist stitches. Join last stitch to first stitch by holding yarn in front, slipping first stitch of second Earflap from right needle to left, passing yarn to the back between the needles, then slipping that stitch back to right needle (first stitch wrapped). Slip remaining Earflap stitches to Left-Hand needle—80 (90,100) stitches. continued...

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Place Stitch Marker to mark beginning of round and slip first stitch to Left-Hand needle to join, and begin working in the round (knit every round) until hat measures 4 (5, 6)"[10 (13, 15) cm] from cast on edge.

SHAPE CROWN

(As number of stitches decreases, change to Double-Pointed Needles).

Round 1 (decrease round): *K8, k2tog*; repeat from * to end of round — 72, (82, 92) sts.

Round 2: Knit.

Round 3 (decrease round): *K7, k2tog*; repeat from * to end of round — 64, (74, 84) sts.

Round 4: Knit.

Round 5 (decrease round): *K6, k2tog*; repeat from * to end of round — 56, (66, 76) sts.

Round 6: Knit.

Round 7 (decrease round): *K5, K2tog*; repeat from * to end of round — 48, (58, 68) sts.

Round 8: Knit.

Round 9 (decrease round): *K4, K2tog* repeat from * to end of round — 40, (50, 60) sts.

Round 10: Knit.

Round 11 (decrease round): *K3, K2tog* repeat from * to end of round — 32, (42, 52) sts.

Round 12: Knit.

Round 13 (decrease round): *K2, K2tog* repeat from * to end of round — 24, (34, 44) sts.

Round 14: Knit.

Round 15 (decrease round): *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end of round — 16, (26, 36) sts.

Round 16: Knit.

Round 17 (decrease round): *K2tog* to end of round — 8, (13, 18) sts.

Cut yarn leaving a tail 6" [15 cm] long.

Draw through remaining stitches twice, fasten securely.

DIRECTORY

EDGING

Turn hat upside down. Using B and larger size Circular Knitting Needles, join B at right corner of either Earflap, pick up and knit 13 stitches around Earflap, pick up and knit 10 (12, 15) stitches along cast-on edge, pick up and knit 13 stitches around other Earflap, pick up and knit 10 (12, 15) stitches along cast-on edge — 46, (50, 56) sts.

Next Round: Bind off 13 Earflap stitches, 10 (12, 15) back stitches, 13 Earflap stitches, then knit across remaining 10 (12, 15) front stitches and continue to knit the remaining 10 (12, 15) front stitches for 4" [10 cm], this is the Aviator Flap on front of hat.

Next Row: Bind off all stitches.

FINISHING

Using B and yarn needle, fold Aviator Flap up and tack to front of hat. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B = Colors A, B; cm = centimeters; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; K2tog = Knit 2 together, [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Child’s Santa Slippers

crochet LW5334

Designed by Michele Wilcox

Children will love wearing these little Santa slippers! You can crochet them in little time and give them to the children in your life.

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 319 Cherry Red A, 311 White B, 706 Perfect Pink C and 313 Aran Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6] Black and Red 6-strand embroidery flosses, yarn needle, stitch marker GAUGE: 16 sc = 4" [10 cm]; 10 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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

Slippers measure 5½ (6½, 7½)" [14 (16.5, 19) cm] long.

Directions are for size Childs Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.

NOTE

Slipper is worked in joined rounds. Sole is worked first and is worked from center to outside edges. Upper is worked separately and sewn on to outside edges of Sole. Hat is worked back and forth in rows and sewn on to Upper piece.

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.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

sc2tog: [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

SLIPPER (make 2)

Sole With A, ch 15 (19, 23).

Round 1 (Right Side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 (10, 12) ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 (5, 7) ch, 5 dc in last ch for toe, turn to work across opposite side of foundation, dc in next 3 (5, 7) ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 8 (10, 12) ch, 2 sc in last ch; join with slip st in first sc – 33 (41, 49) sts. Place marker for beginning of round.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st; join with slip st in first sc – 39 (47, 55) sts.

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 16 (20, 24) sts, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 16 (20, 24) sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st; join with slip st in first sc – 45 (53, 61) sts. continued...

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Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 18 (22, 26) sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 18 (22, 26) sts, 2 sc in last st; join with slip st in first sc – 53 (61, 69) sts.

Fasten off.

Upper Upper is worked from the ankle opening downwards in joined rounds. Turn at the end of each round.

With B, ch 29 (37, 45); taking care not to twist ch, join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Place marker for beginning of round.

Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first 13 (17, 21) ch, 2 dc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, sc in next 13 (17, 21) ch; join with slip st in first sc, turn – 33 (41, 49) sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st around to last st, 2 sc in last st; join with slip st in first sc, turn – 35 (43, 51) sts.

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first 16 (20, 24) sts, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, sc in next 16 (20, 24) sts; join with slip st in first sc, turn – 39 (47, 55) sts.

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc, turn.

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in first 17 (21, 25) sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next 17 (21, 25) sts; join with slip st in first sc, turn – 45 (53, 61) sts.

Round 6: Repeat Round 2 – 47 (55, 63) sts.

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in first 21 (25, 29) sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next 21 (25, 29) sts; join with slip st in first sc – 53 (61, 69) sts.

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc, turn.

Do not fasten off.

DIRECTORY

Join Upper to Sole: Hold Wrong Sides of Sole and Upper together, matching sts.

Working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

SANTA HAT

Beginning at bottom edge of hat, with A, ch 15.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across – 14 sc.

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc to last 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in last sc – 6 sc remain on last row worked.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] twice, sc in last sc – 4 sc.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] twice – 2 sc.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog over next 2 sc.

Fasten off.

HAT BAND

With B, ch 15.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long end of yarn to sew in place at bottom of Hat.

NOSE

With C, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join to first sc with slip st. Fasten off, leaving long end of yarn. Gather 6 sts together slightly and sew in place.

FINISHING

With black embroidery floss, embroider French knot eyes. With red, embroider couched stitch mouth on Face.

Join B at top of Hat with a slip st, ch 1, 3 sc in top of Hat, sc around entire Hat and Head; join with a slip st to first sc, leaving a long end of yarn for sewing in place on front of slipper.

Pompom

With B, ch 4, work 11 dc in 4th ch from hook; join to top of beginning ch with slip st. Fasten off, leaving long end of yarn. Gather all sts together and pull tightly to shape pompom. Sew in place.

Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; cm = centimeters; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

FACE

Beginning at top of face, with D, ch 13.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across – 12 sc.

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc to last 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in last sc – 6 sc remain on last row worked. Change to B at end of Row 4.

Begin Beard

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog over first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc.

Fasten off.

Center Face at bottom of Hat and sew in place.

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knitting LW5337

Designed by Jodi Lewanda

Cozy Slipper Socks Keep your feet warm with hand-knit socks in modern stripes. This is the perfect solution for hard-to-buy-for people on your gift list!

Choose holiday hues, pastels, more subdued colors or even their favorite team colors.

What you will need: For Woman: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 319 Cherry Red A, 316 Soft White B, 400 Soft Grey Heather C For Man: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 400 Soft Grey Heather A, 319 Cherry Red B, 316 Soft White C Susan Bates® Double pointed needles: One set 4 mm [US 6] Susan Bates® split lock stitch markers, stitch marker, waste yarn, yarn needle GAUGE : 17 sts and 27 rows = 4” in Broken Rib. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

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

Directions are for Small adult. Changes for Medium, Large and Extra Large are in parentheses.

Sock measures 7½ (8½, 9½, 10½)" (19 (21.5, 24, 26.5) cm) around foot.

NOTES

Do not cut yarn after each color stripe; instead carry unused colors loosely up inside sock.

One skein of each color will yield 1 pair of Women’s AND 1 pair of Men’s slipper socks.

SPECIAL STITCH

Ssk = slip next two stitches knitwise to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of sts, knit these sts together through back loop.

PATTERN STITCHES

1x1 Rib

(even number of sts, in the round) Round 1: * K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat this round for 1x1 Rib.

Broken Rib (even number of sts, in the round) Round 1: Knit.

Round 2: * K1, p1; repeat from * around.

Repeat Rounds 1-2 for Broken Rib.

STRIPE SEQUENCE

With With With With

B, work 2 rounds.

C, work 2 rounds.

B, work 2 rounds.

A, work 6 rounds.

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SPECIAL TECHNIQUE: GRAFTING WITH KITCHENER STITCH

To graft 2 pieces together using Kitchener stitch, hold both needles together in your left hand, with WS facing inward. Cut a long tail from the working yarn (about 4 times the width of the fabric to be joined), and thread tail into yarn needle.

Step 1: Insert yarn needle purlwise into first st on front needle and pull it through, leaving st on the knitting needle.

Step 2: Insert yarn needle knitwise into first st on the back needle and pull it through, leaving st on the knitting needle.

Step 3: Insert yarn needle knitwise into first st on front needle and pull it through, then drop this st off knitting needle.

Step 4: Insert yarn needle purlwise into first st on front needle and pull it through, leaving st on the knitting needle.

Step 5: Insert yarn needle purlwise into first st on the back needle and pull it through, then drop this st off knitting needle.

Step 6: Insert yarn needle knitwise into first st on the back needle and pull it through, leaving st on the knitting needle.

Repeat steps 3-6 only, pausing to pull sts taut and neaten the seam after every couple of inches. Be sure to always pause after a step 6 so as to not lose your place.

When 2 sts remain, work step 3, then step 5, then fasten off.

DIRECTORY

SOCKS (make both the same)

Leg With A, cast on 32 (36, 40, 44) sts.

Place 8 (9, 10, 11) sts on each of 4 double-pointed needles.

Join round being careful to not twist cast-on edge, and mark first st.

Work 6 (10, 6, 10) rounds in 1x1 Rib. Drop A, and work 43 (43, 55, 55) rounds in Broken Rib and stripe sequence; the final round should be a single color A round.

Heel Placement With waste yarn, k16 (18, 20, 22) sts.

Slide all waste yarn sts back to left needle.

With A, work in pattern across waste yarn sts and remainder of round.

Round 1: With A and right side facing, pick up 1 st in gap between top and bottom needles, knit across 2 bottom needles, pick up 2 sts from next gap, knit across 2 top needles, then pick up 1 more st in first gap – 36 (40, 44, 48) sts.

Knit 1 round evenly.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until 20 (24, 24, 28) sts remain, then repeat round 1 only until 12 (16, 16, 16) sts remain.

Graft heel sts together

Next 2 rounds (begin shaping): Round 1 (dec round): * K1, ssk, knit to end of first needle, knit to last 3 sts before end of second needle, k2tog, k2; repeat from * across 3rd and 4th needles.

Weave in all loose ends.

FINISHING

ABBREVIATIONS

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

Foot Drop A, and work 42 (42, 54, 54) rounds in Broken Rib and stripe sequence (starting at beginning of sequence), then continue with A only.

Work 1 (5, 1, 5) rounds evenly.

Toe Shaping Make sure the sts are still distributed evenly across the 4 double-pointed needles, and continue with A only.

Round 1 (decrease round): * K1, ssk, knit to end of first needle, knit to last 3 sts before end of second needle, k2tog, k2; repeat from * across 3rd and 4th needles.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until 16 (20, 20, 24) sts remain, then repeat round 1 only until 8 (12, 12, 12) sts remain.

Graft toe sts together.

Heel Place first 8 (9, 10, 11) sts from bottom of Heel on one double-pointed needle, 8 (9, 10, 11) sts on a second needle. Divide sts at top of Heel over 2 needles in the same manner, and carefully remove waste yarn.

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Santa Doggie

knitting LW5319

Designed by Rebecca J. Venton

What you will need: RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each White 4600 A and Really Red 9925 B RED HEART® Fur™: 1 ball Polar 9100 C Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] and 12.75mm [US 17] 3 stitch markers, yarn needle, pompom maker.

GAUGE: 17 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 23 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st with smaller needles. 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), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls

BUY YARN RED HEART® Fur™, Art. E831 available in 3.5 oz (100 g) 11 yd (10 m) balls

Even the pet members of your clan will be family photo ready in this Santa-style knit hat and beard. We’ve included 4 sizes so hopefully no furry friend will be left out.

Directions are for size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium and Large are in parentheses. Dog in photo is wearing size Small.

Hat fits dog neck size 11 (13½, 16½, 19½,)” [28 (34, 42, 50) cm].

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Kfb = Knit into the front and then the back of the same st Ssk = (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 stitches, one at a time as if to knit, to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of sts, knit these sts together through back loop.

NOTE

Project is knitted flat then seamed.

HAT

Neck

With smaller needles and A, cast on 48 (60, 72, 84) sts.

Row 1: K2, P2.

Continue in K2, P2 ribbing until piece measures 3 (4, 5, 6)” [8 (10, 13, 15) cm] from cast on.

Next row: Continuing in K2, P2 pattern, work first 12 (16, 18, 22) sts, bind off 24 (28, 36, 40) sts, work last 12 (16, 18, 22) sts.

Next row: Continuing in K2, P2 pattern, work first 12 (16, 18, 22) sts, cast on 24 (28, 36, 40) sts, work last 12 (16, 18, 22) sts.

Continue in K2, P2 pattern for 1 (1½, 2, 2½)” [3 (4, 5, 6) cm].

Last row: Purl across. continued...

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Crown of Hat

Change to B. Row 1: K8 (10, 12, 14) sts, place st marker, K16 (20, 24, 28) sts, place st marker, K16 (20, 24, 28) sts, place st marker, K last 8 (10, 12, 14) sts.

Row 2: Purl across.

Row 3: Knit across.

Row 4: Purl across.

Row 5: Knit across.

Row 6: Purl across.

Row 7: *Knit to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, slip marker, SSK; repeat from * to end of row–42 (54, 66, 78) sts.

Repeat Rows 4-7 until 6 sts are left on needle. Bind off.

BEARD

With larger needles and C, cast on 3 sts.

Row 1: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb—5 sts.

Row 2: Knit.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until there are 7 (9, 11, 13) sts on needle. Bind off.

FINISHING

With A, whipstitch beard to neck just below the opening left from the boundoff sts. Whipstitch the side edges of the neck together, forming a tube.

With B, whipstitch the side edges of the crown together to form the hat.

With A and pompom maker, make a pompom. Attach to top of hat.

With yarn needle, weave in all loose ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A = Color A; B = Color B; C = Color C; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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crochet LW5332

Designed by Rebecca J. Venton

Doggie Deer Snood Your dear doggie friend actually becomes a “deer” in this clever snood. It’s the perfect crocheted wearable for taking a memorable holiday photo! We’ve included four sizes to fit a range of pets.

What you will need: RED HEART® Soft®: 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s) 9940 Light Grey Heather A and 1 ball 9770 Rose Blush B Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I–9] Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill GAUGE: 12 sc = 4” (10 cm); 15 rows = 4” (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4 oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls

Directions are for size Extra Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, and Large are in parentheses.

Snood fits 11 (13½, 16½, 19½)” (28 [33, 42, 49.5] cm) circumference around neck.

Special Stitch

sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Special Technique

Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

1. Neckband and hood are one piece worked back and forth in turned rows. Antlers and ears are worked separately and sewn to hood.

2. Antlers and Rounds 1–3 of antler branches are worked in continuous (spiral) rounds. Do not turn or join at end of rounds unless instructed. Place marker on first stitch and move up as each round is completed.

SNOOD

Neckband

Leaving a long tail for sewing, with A, ch 10 (13, 16, 19).

Row 1 (wrong side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—9 (12, 15, 18) sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 3–32 (40, 50, 58): Repeat Row 2; do not turn at end of last row. continued...

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Hood

Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, working in ends of rows, sc in each row across, turn—32 (40, 50, 58) sc.

Rows 2–12 (16, 21, 25): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 13 (17, 22, 26): Ch 1, sc in first 14 (18, 23, 27) sc, [sc2tog] twice, sc in each remaining st across, turn—30 (38, 48, 56) sc.

Row 14 (18, 23, 27): Ch 1, sc in first 13 (17, 22, 26) sc, [sc2tog] twice, sc in each remaining st across, turn—28 (36, 46, 54) sc.

Row 15 (19, 24, 28): Ch 1, sc in first 12 (16, 21, 25) sc, [sc2tog] twice, sc in each remaining st across, turn—26 (34, 44, 52) sc.

Row 16 (20, 25, 29): Ch 1, sc in first 11 (15, 20, 24) sc, [sc2tog] twice, sc in each remaining st across—24 (32, 42, 50) sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Fold last row together to form top of hood. With end tail and working through both thicknesses, whipstitch sts of last row together. With beginning tail, whipstitch first and last rows of neckband together.

Edging

With right side of hood facing and working in ends of rows, join A with sc in Row 1, work 31 (39, 49, 57) sc evenly around; join with slip st in first sc.

Fasten off.

Antler (make 2)

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Place stitch marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed. Stuff lightly with fiberfill as you go.

Round 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—9 sc.

DIRECTORY

Round 3: Sc in each st around.

Repeat Round 3 until antler measures 4” (10 cm) or desired length. At end of last round, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Antler Branch

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work same as Round 1 of antler—6 sc.

Rounds 2 and 3: Work same as Round 3 of antler—9 sc.

Note: Continue in turned rows.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—4 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice—2 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Referring to photograph as a guide, sew open end of antler branch to side edge of antler.

Ear (make 2) Inner ear

With B, ch 16 (16, 20, 20).

Row 1 (right side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped 3 ch count as first dc), dc in next 8 (8, 12, 12) ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch; working in opposite side of foundation ch, skip first ch, sc in next 1 (2) ch, hdc in next 2 (1) ch, dc in next 9 (9, 13, 13) ch, dc in first ch of beginning ch-3, turn—29 (29, 37, 37) sts.

Outer Ear

With A, repeat Rows 1 and 2 of Inner Ear. At the end of Row 2, turn, do not fasten off.

Row 3: Holding right side of outer ear to wrong side of inner ear and working through both thicknesses, ch 1, sc in first 15 (15, 19, 19) sts, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, sc in each st across to last sc (beginning ch-3), sc in last sc (top of beginning ch)—33 (33, 41, 41) sts.

Joining Row: Fold bottom edge in half, ch 1, working through both thicknesses, work 5 sc evenly spaced across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FINISHING

Referring to photograph as a guide, sew antlers and ears to hood.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; 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.

Sizes Extra-Small and Small only: Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each st across to beginning ch3, sc in top of beginning ch—31 (31) sc.

Fasten off.

Sizes Medium and Large only: Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in next 15 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in each st across to beginning ch-3, dc in top of beginning ch—39 (39) sts.

Fasten off.

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knitting LW5338

Designed by Rebecca J. Venton

Stylish Pet Scarf All the most fashionable pets this winter season are wearing fur! This buttoned scarf trimmed in lush Fur yarn is picture-perfect for holiday family photos. Pattern is written in four sizes to fit dogs and cats alike.

What you will need: RED HEART® Fur™: 1 ball 9100 Polar A RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 319 Cherry Red B and 512 Turqua C Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] and 6.5mm [US 10½] Yarn needle, sewing needle, white thread, 1” (25mm) white button GAUGE: 17 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 23 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stripe Pattern with smaller needles.

CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge given.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Fur™, Art. E831 available in 3.5 oz (100 g) 11 yd (10 m) balls

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

DIRECTORY

Directions are for size X-small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium and Large are in parentheses. Dog in photo is wearing size Small.

Scarf measures: 3 (4, 5, 6)” [8 (10, 13, 15) cm] wide and 19 (23½, 28½, 33½)” [48 (60, 72, 85) cm] long To fit dog neck measurement: 11 (13½, 16½, 19½)” [28 (34, 42, 50) cm]

NOTE

When working Stripe Pattern, carry yarn not in use along edge of work. Twist unused yarn at the beginning of every Right Side row.

STRIPE PATTERN

Row 1 (Wrong Side): With B, purl across.

Row 2 (Right Side): Knit across.

Row 3: Purl across.

Row 4: Knit across.

Rows 5-8: Change to C. Purl across.

SCARF

With A and larger needles, cast on 6 (8, 10, 12) sts.

Row 1: Knit across.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to weave in later.

Row 2: Change to B and smaller needles. Knit into the front and back of each st—12 (16, 20, 24) sts.

Repeat Stripe Pattern Rows 1-8 until piece measures 3 (4, 5, 6)” [8 (10, 13, 15) cm] from Row 2. continued...

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Buttonhole

Buttonhole row: Working in Stripe Pattern, work 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, yo, K2tog, work Stripe Pattern to end of row.

Work Stripe Pattern for an additional 14 (17½, 21½, 25½)” [36 (44, 55, 65) cm] from buttonhole.

Cut B and C, leaving long tails for weaving in later.

Next row: With A and larger needles, *K2tog; repeat from * across row—6 (8, 10, 12) sts.

Bind off.

FINISHING

With yarn needle, weave in all loose ends.

With sewing needle and thread, sew button on scarf end opposite from buttonhole.

ABBREVIATIONS

A = Color A; B = Color B; C = Color C; K = knit; mm = millimeters; K2tog = Knit the next 2 sts together; P = Purl; st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over needle; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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knitting LW5315

Designed by Michele Wilcox

Fluffy Polar Bear This huggable polar bear is super lovable!

He’s knit with wonderful furry yarn and has his own winter scarf. Make him as a special gift and, when you can’t bear to give him away, make another for yourself!

What you will need: RED HEART® Fur™: 3 balls 9100 Polar A

Polar Bear measures about 12½" [32 cm] long.

RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 316 Soft White B, 319 Cherry Red C, 312 Black D, and 3950 Charcoal E

Special Stitch

Note: Only small amounts of B, C, D, and E are needed Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 12.75mm [US 17] and 4mm [US 6] Polyester fiberfill for stuffing, yarn needle GAUGE: 4 sts = 4" (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row) using larger needles and A. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Fur™, Art. E831 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 11 yd (10 m) balls

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

kfb (Knit into front and back) = Knit next st but do not remove from needle, knit into back loop of same st and remove from needle.

Notes

1. Body, head, and legs are worked with larger needles and Fur yarn.

2. Snout, nose, ears, and scarf are worked with smaller needles and Super Saver.

3. All pieces are sewn together with yarn needle and B.

BEAR

Body

Beginning at rear end of body with larger needles and A, cast on 7 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Kfb in each st across—14 sts.

Row 3: Knit.

Repeat Row 3 until piece measures about 7" [18 cm] from beginning.

Next Row: [K2tog] 7 times—7 sts.

Leave the remaining stitches on the needle. Cut yarn leaving a 5" [12.5 cm] tail. Tie the end of an 18" [45.5 cm] length of B to the 5" [12.5 cm] tail of A, tying the knot close to the first stitch on the needle. Thread the length of B onto the yarn needle and weave it through the 7 stitches on the knitting needle. Pull to gather the stitches for front end of body. Continuing with the strand of B, sew side edges together for bottom seam, and sew cast-on edges together for back seam, stuffing piece before completing seam. continued...

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LW5315 Fluffy Polar Bear

Head

Beginning at front end of head with larger needles and A, cast on 4 sts.

Row 1: Kfb in each st across—8 sts.

Row 2: Knit.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 4" [10 cm] from beginning.

Next Row: [K2tog] 4 times—4 sts.

Bind off. Note: This is the neck end of the head.

Finishing Head: Thread a length of B onto the yarn needle and weave through stitches of bound-off edge, pull tight to gather. Sew side edges together for bottom seam, stuffing piece before completing seam. Weave B through stitches of cast-on edge and pull tight to gather. Weave in end securely.

Leg (make 4)

Beginning at top of leg with larger needles and A, cast on 8 sts.

Rows 1–3: Knit.

Bind off.

Finishing Leg: Fold leg in half. With a length of B, sew bind-off edges together for foot end of leg, sew side edges together for side seam. Leave cast-on edge open.

Snout

Beginning at tip of snout, with smaller needles and B, cast on 6 sts.

Row 1: Kfb in each st across—12 sts.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: [K1, kfb] 6 times—18 sts.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: [K2, kfb] 6 times—24 sts.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: Knit.

Row 8: Purl.

Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew side seam, thread tail through caston edge and gather tip of snout. Weave in end securely.

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Nose

With smaller needles and D, cast on 8 sts.

Rows 1–3: Knit.

Row 4: [K2tog] 4 times—4 sts.

Leave the remaining stitches on the needle. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.

Thread the tail onto the yarn needle and weave it through the 4 stitches on the knitting needle. Pull to gather the stitches for tip of nose. Sew side edges together for bottom seam.

Ear (make 2)

With smaller needles and B, cast on 12 sts.

Rows 1–6: Knit.

Row 7: [K2tog] 6 times—6 sts.

Leave the remaining stitches on the needle. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.

Thread the tail onto the yarn needle and weave it through the 6 stitches on the knitting needle. Pull to gather the stitches for top of ear. Sew side edges together for side seam.

FINISHING

Assembly: Refer to photograph for placement of all pieces. With yarn needle and B, sew neck end of head to front end of body, sewing around head a couple of times and making sure that you sew through the stitches (not just the outer layer of fur). Stuff legs firmly and sew to bottom of body. Stuff snout and sew in place on front of head. Stuff nose lightly and sew to tip of snout.

Eyes: With a strand of D, embroider straight stitch eyes on snout.

Sew ears to top of head.

Tie scarf around neck.

Weave in any remaining ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C, D, and E = Color A, Color B, Color C, Color D, and Color E; k = knit; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

SCARF

With smaller needles and E, cast on 11 sts.

Row 1 (right side): With C, [k1, p1] 5 times, k1.

Repeat Row 1 until piece measures about 15½" [39.5 cm] from beginning, ending with a right side row.

Next Row (wrong side): With C, knit.

Next 6 Rows: With E, knit.

Bind off loosely.

Fringe: Cut 16 lengths of E and 12 lengths of C, each about 10" [25.5 cm] long. Hold 2 strands of E together and fold the strands in half. Insert crochet hook in lower corner of scarf. Place fold on hook and draw fold through, forming a loop. Thread ends of strands through loop and pull to attach fringe. Repeat to attach 7 fringes evenly spaced along each end of scarf, alternating E-colored and C-colored fringes, for a total of four E fringes and three C fringes on each end. Trim fringe to desired length.

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knitting LW5323

Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 620 Lime A, 905 Cherry B and 241 Ducky C Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 3.75mm [US 5] Yarn needle, matching sewing thread and needle GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

Decorate Your Tree Scrubby Here’s a fun knit for clever stocking stuffers, hostess gifts or to enjoy yourself. This scrubby can be used in the kitchen or bath or anywhere you need a little extra scrubbing power. It washes easily in the washer and dries quickly.

Tree measures 9½” [23.5 cm] tall x 5½” [14 cm] at widest point.

NOTE

Each part of Scrubby is made separately and then pieces are sewed together.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

BUY YARN RED HEART® Scrubby™, Art. E833 available in solids 3.5 oz (100 g), 92 yd (85 m), prints 3.0 oz (85 g) 78 yds (71 m) balls

k3tog: Knit 3 sts together. kfb: Knit 1 front and back (increase) Knit next st, then knit it through back loop.

TREE

Top of Tree

With A, cast on 3 sts.

Row 1: [Kfb] in each st – 6 sts.

Row 2: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb – 8 sts.

Row 3: Knit.

Rows 4-11: Repeat Rows 2-3 – 16 sts on last row worked.

Rows 12-13: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog – 12 sts on last row worked.

Row 14: Knit.

Rows 15-17: Repeat Row 2 – 18 sts on last row worked.

Row 18: Knit.

Rows 19-20: Repeat Row 12 – 14 sts on last row worked.

Row 21: Knit.

Rows 22-56: Repeat Rows 15-21 for 5 more times – 24 sts on last row worked.

Rows 57-59: Repeat Rows 15-17 – 28 sts on last row worked.

Row 60: Knit Bind off. continued...

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LW5323 Decorate Your Tree Scrubby

TREE STAND

With B, cast on 15 sts.

Knit every row until piece measures 1½” [4 cm].

Rows 1-4: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog – 7 sts on last row worked.

Bind off, leaving a long end.

Center last row along last row of Tree and sew pieces together using long end.

HANGER

With C, cast on 12 sts.

Bind off, leaving a long end.

Fold in half and sew ends together.

Center ends along first row of Tree and sew pieces together.

BALLS

(make 8 each with B and C)

Leaving a long tail, cast on 5 sts.

Rows 1-3: Knit.

Row 4: K2tog, k1, k2tog – 3 sts.

Row 5: K3tog.

Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Thread long end through all corners and pull to gather in a ball. Secure end.

Sew balls on Tree with matching sewing thread.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

A, B, C = Color A, B, C; cm = centimeters; k = knit; k2tog = knit 2 sts together; mm = millimeters; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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crochet LW5327

Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™: 1 ball each 8001 Marshmallow A, 8012 Licorice B, and 8215 Lemon C Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8] Yarn needle, stitch marker, small amount of black worsted weight yarn, sewing needle and black thread GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™, Art. E851 available in 3 oz (85 g), 174 yd (159 m) balls

Precious Penguin Scrubby Whatever the cleaning job, having this little penguin to help makes the time more fun!

Crochet it with this shiny version of Scrubby yarn and use it in the kitchen or bath. Of course, it washes by machine and air dries quickly, just like the original Scrubby.

Scrubby measures 6½” wide x 9 long (16.5 x 23 cm).

Notes

1. Penguin head is worked in continuous (spiral) rounds; do not join at end of each round. Body is worked back and forth in turned rows.

2. Facial details are made separately and sewn to head.

3. 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. Cut old color.

Special Stitches

sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. sc3tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Special Technique

Adjustable-ring method = Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring and tail firmly 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, working over both strands (the tail and the ring). After the first round of stitches is worked, pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring. continued...

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LW5327 Precious Penguin Scrubby

SCRUBBY Head

With A, make an adjustable ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring—6 sc. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed.

Gently pull on tail to close ring.

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around— 12 sc.

Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—36 sc.

Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—42 sc.

Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—48 sc.

Round 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—54 sc. Do not fasten off; continue in rows.

Body

Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in next 12 sts; leave remaining sts unworked, turn— 12 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, *[2 sc in next st, sc in next st] twice, 2 sc in next st*, sc in next 2 sts, repeat from * to * once, turn—18 sc.

Rows 3–7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 8 and 9: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc in first st, sc in next 16 sts, hdc in last st, turn.

Rows 10 and 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 12 and 13: Skip first st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—14 sc.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across; change to B, turn.

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Edging

Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in each st across; working in ends of rows, 2 sc in first row, work 15 sc evenly spaced across first side; working in back loops only of head, *sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * 3 times, sc in next 6 sts; working in ends of rows, work 15 sc evenly spaced across other side to last row, 2 sc in last row; join with slip st in first sc—94 sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first 14 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in each st around to last 2 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts; join with slip st in first sc—98 sc.

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in first 14 sts, 3 hdc in next, hdc in next 18 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * 4 times, hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in last st; join with slip st in first hdc—108 hdc. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Refer to photograph as a guide for placement of facial pieces.

Weave in ends.

With end tail, sew beak to center of head; weave in tail. With black sewing thread and needle, sew eyes to each side of beak and head patch to center top of head.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain(s); hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Beak

With C, ch 6.

Row 1 (right side): Working in back bars, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—5 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—3 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc3tog. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.

Head Patch

With B, work same as Rows 1, 2, and 4 of beak.

Eye (make 2) With black worsted weight yarn, make an adjustable ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Gently pull on tail to close ring.

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Santa Belly Scrubby

knitting LW5325

Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 skein each 905 Cherry A, 10 Coconut B, 12 Black C RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 324 Bright Yellow D Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8] Yarn Bobbins, yarn needle, sewing needle and black sewing thread GAUGE: 18 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Garter Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Scrubby™, Art. E833 available in solids 3.5 oz (100 g), 92 yd (85 m), prints 3.0 oz (85 g) 78 yds (71 m) balls

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

Give this festive knit Scrubby to a favorite host and put a twinkle in their eye!

Dishwashing becomes easier with this wonderful textured yarn helping to do the hard work. It’s easy to keep it clean and fresh by machine washing.

Santa Belly Scubby measures: 7" x 6½" (18 x 16 cm)

Garter Stitch

Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches.

Row 2 (Wrong Side): Knit all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1-2 for Garter Stitch.

NOTES

Belt is worked separately then attached to surface of fabric with sewing needle and thread. Belt Buckle is worked in Garter stitch Intarsia, to avoid carrying yarn across back of work, wind 2 bobbins with D. When working in Intarsia and changing colors, remember to twist yarn on Wrong Side to prevent holes in work.

SCRUBBY

With A, cast on 27 sts.

Rows 1-18: Knit.

Rows 19-28: Change to B and Knit.

Rows 29-46: Change to A and Knit.

Next Row: Bind off all stitches.

BELT

With C, cast on 8 stitches Rows 1-15: Knit.

Rows 16-19: Change to D and knit, carrying C across back of work.

Rows 20-29: Using first bobbin of D, knit 2 stitches, change to C and knit 4 stitches, add second bobbin of D and knit last 2 stitches using D. Repeat for 10 rows.

Rows 30-33: With D from one of the bobbins, knit for 4 rows.

Rows 34-48: With C, knit for 15 rows.

Next Row: Bind off all stitches loosely. continued...

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LW5325 Santa Belly Scrubby

Attaching Belt to Scrubby

With the white stripe running vertically, sew belt securely to Right Side of front mid-section of Scrubby using sewing needle and sewing thread.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

cm = centimeters; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; St st = stockinette stitch; Sts = stitches.

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crochet

Santa Scrubby Mitt

LW5329

Crochet this Scrubby for a jolly host/ hostess gift or stocking stuffer! It’s great for protecting your holiday manicure whether you use it in the kitchen or bath.

Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 10 Coconut A, 215 Bamboo B, 905 Cherry C, and 715 Primrose D Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8] Tapestry needle, sewing needle and white thread, ½ yd black worsted weight yarn GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

BUY YARN RED HEART® Scrubby™, Art. E833 available in solids 3.5 oz (100 g), 92 yd (85 m) and prints 3 oz (85 g), 78 yd (71 m) balls

Mitt measures 5½” (14 cm) across face x 8½” (21.5 cm) long, excluding hanging loop.

Special Stitch

sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES

1. Scrubby is made from front and back pieces worked in turned rows and sewn together.

2. 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. Cut old color.

MITT

FRONT Ribbed Cuff

With A, ch 8.

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

Rows 2–16: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across, turn.

Beard

Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, working in ends of rows, sc in each row across, turn—16 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn—18 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Repeat Row 3 until piece measures 3½” (9 cm) from bottom edge of ribbed cuff; change to B at end of last row. continued...

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LW5329 Santa Scrubby Mitt

Face

Repeat Row 3 until piece measures 4¾” (12 cm) from bottom edge of ribbed cuff; change to A at end of last row.

Repeat Row 3 three times; leaving a long beginning tail for sewing, change to C at end of last row.

Hat

Rows 1 and 2: Repeat Row 3 of beard.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn—16 sc.

Row 4: Repeat Row 3 of beard.

Rows 5–12: Repeat last 2 rows 4 times—8 sc at end of Row 12.

Rows 13 and 14: Ch 1, [sc2tog] across, turn—2 sc at end of Row 14.

Fasten off.

BACK

Work same as front, omitting all color changes except C for hat.

Mustache

FINISHING

Refer to photograph as a guide for placement of facial features.

With sewing needle and thread, sew mustache to center of face above beard and sew nose to head above mustache.

With black yarn, embroider satin stitch eye on each side of nose on face.

Taking care to match colors and leaving bottom edge open for wearer’s hand, sew front and back together with A-colored across side edges of cuff, beard, and face and with C-colored tails across side edges of hat.

With end tail, sew hanging loop to top point of hat.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

With A, ch 10.

Row 1 (right side): Slip st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, slip st in next ch, hdc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, slip st in last ch. Fasten off.

Nose

With D, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

Hanging Loop

With A, ch 10; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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