Red Heart Sunshine & Rainbows Look Book

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fun, free designs to knit, crochet, & craft!

add Happy Colors to your world Enjoy a sunny rainbow of projects any time of the year! This look book includes projects to brighten a room, to top off your look, or to give to someone that needs a pick me up!

All are made with the ever-popular Super SaverÂŽ yarn that has been adding happiness to lives for decades.

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contents 6 After the Rain Blanket

8 Crochet-a-Rainbow Blanket 10 Rainbow Burst Stool Cover 12 Sweet Sunshine Headband 14 Color for Everyone Knit Hats 16 Sun & Rainbow Plate Weaving 18 Rainbow & Clouds Greeting Card 20 Unicorn Wall Hanging Art

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After the Rain Blanket LM6531 EASY Designed by Quayln Stark

Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up under a rainbow? This sweet throw will brighten anyone’s day, just like a real rainbow! You’ll love knitting with these happy shades.

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins 311 White A, 1 skein each of 528 Medium Purple B, 886 Blue C, 512 Turqua D, 672 Spring Green E, 324 Bright Yellow F, 254 Pumpkin G, 319 Cherry Red H Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 6 mm [US 10] 36” (91.5 cm) Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8] for fringe Yarn needle

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Crochet-a-Rainbow Blanket LW6541 EASY Designed by Salena Baca

This fun throw is a basic granny square gone supersized! It’s easy to crochet in a rainbow of color!

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 528 Medium Purple A, 886 Blue B, 512 Turqua C, 672 Spring Green D, 324 Bright Yellow E, 254 Pumpkin F, 390 Hot Red G, 706 Perfect Pink H Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle

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Rainbow Burst Stool Cover LW6544 EASY Designed by Sandi Rosner

Add a burst of rainbow colors to a plain wooden stool. The drawstring edge is tightened to fit round stool seats.

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 390 Hot Red A, 254 Pumpkin B, 324 Bright Yellow C, 672 Spring Green D, 886 Blue E, 528 Medium Purple F, 706 Perfect Pink G Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle

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Sweet Sunshine Headband LM6534 EASY Designed by Skeinsnsticks Designs

Headbands are a great way to keep hair out of little girls’ faces!

This one takes a fun spin on sunshine and rainbows, and we hope it brightens your day, too!

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 528 Medium Purple A, 886 Blue B, 672 Spring Green C, 324 Bright Yellow D, 254 Pumpkin E, 319 Cherry Red F Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4.5mm [US 7] and 3.5mm [US E-4] Yarn needle

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Color for Everyone Knit Hats LM6535 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Cathy Payson

Make a rainbow to wear for every size head you know!

Pattern includes small, medium and large sizes.

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver: 1 skein each of 319 Cherry Red A, 528 Medium Purple B, 886 Blue C, 672 Spring Green D, 324 Bright Yellow E, 254 Pumpkin F, 706 Perfect Pink G Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 6.5 mm [US 10½] 16” (40.5 cm) Susan Bates® Double-Pointed Knitting Needles: 6.5 mm [US 10½] Stitch marker Yarn needle

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Sun & Rainbow Plate Weaving LW6542 BASIC Designed by Sandi Rosner

If it’s raining outside, stay indoors and make this crafty wall hanging while you wait for the sun to shine again. This fun project is perfect for developing small motor skills and learning your colors.

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver: 1 skein (5 yds / 4.5 m) each 0324 Bright Yellow A, 0254 Pumpkin 0254 B, 0390 Hot Red C, 0706 Perfect Pink D, 0672 Spring Green E, 0886 Blue F, and 0528 Medium Purple G 9” [23 cm] paper plate in yellow 9” x 12” [23 x 30.5 cm] sheet of craft foam in orange 9” x 12” [23 x 30.5 cm] sheet of craft foam in yellow Hole punch Sharp pin Tapestry needle Scissors Tacky Glue

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Rainbow & Clouds Greeting Card LW6543 BASIC Designed by Sandi Rosner

Make a card to add a bit of cheer to someone’s day! Use the project idea as shown or let the creativity flow with original rainbow designs.

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver: 1 skein (1 yd / 1 m) each 0390 Hot Red A, 0706 Perfect Pink B, 0254 Pumpkin C, 0324 Bright Yellow D, 0672 Spring Green E, 0886 Blue F, and 0528 Medium Purple G RED HEART® Pomp-a-Doodle: 1 ball (1 yd / 1 meter) 6311 Snowball H 8½” x 11” [21.5 x 28 cm] cardstock in light blue Ruler Black marker Double Stick Tape Tacky Glue

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Wall Hanging Art LM6532 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Pattie Wilkinson

A unicorn with rainbows for her mane and horn is just the thing to add a touch of whimsy and bright colors to a kid’s bedroom!

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 528 Medium Purple A, 886 Blue B, 512 Turqua C, 672 Spring Green D, 324 Bright Yellow E, 254 Pumpkin F, 319 Cherry Red G, 706 Perfect Pink H, 311 White I 9” x 12” pieces of white felt 5’ [152 cm] Foam Insulation Tubing with peel & stick adhesive Wire hanger Pliers Hot Glue Gun Scissors Piece of 7” [18 cm] sturdy cardboard (for tassels) Piece of 4” [10 cm] sturdy cardboard (for pompom)

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Wrapped Rainbow wall Art LM6533 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Pattie Wilkinson

We hope you’re lucky enough to see lots of rainbows; but if it’s been raining for days, try making your own! This clever wrapping craft is sure to bring a smile to your face.

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 528 Medium Purple A, 886 Blue B, 512 Turqua C, 672 Spring Green D, 324 Bright Yellow E, 254 Pumpkin F, 319 Cherry Red G, 706 Perfect Pink H 9” x 12” pieces of white felt 5’ [152 cm] Foam Insulation Tubing with peel & stick adhesive Hot Glue Gun Scissors Piece of 7” [18 cm] sturdy cardboard (for tassels)

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Super Saver® This trusted yarn has earned the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certification for being safe from harmful substances. It is made in the USA with 100% acrylic that performs best when you machine wash on warm and tumble dry on low.

The wide range of colors and value price makes Super Saver the “go-to” yarn for home décor, wearables, charity and craft projects.

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