Decorate and celebrate by jasmina sizz

Decorate and Celebrate

Merry ideas to Knit and Crochet ÂŠ2015 Coats & Clark

Enjoy this collection as you Decorate and Celebrate for Christmas 2015! The holidays are a time for giving your home a merry hand-crafted mood and for creating gifts that have a warm personal touch. Our themes include delightful Gingerbread Goodies and Charming Snowmen each with a throw, and decorations that are perfect for the holidays and beyond. All is Calm and All is Bright are traditional sounding themes but you’ll find that these selections are decidedly modern. From a colorful Christmas Village to the crafty Cone Trees to make with the kids, you are sure to find ideas that will spark your creative spirit. We’ve ended our book with a sensational array of Stocking Stuffer Scrubbies that are fun gifts for all ages. Make them for office buddies, hostess gifts or to fill the stockings!

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Gingerbread Goodies

Gingerbread Tree Ornaments

Crochet a gingerbread person for each member of the family!

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Gingerbread House Throw

How nice to snuggle under a gingerbread throw while gingerbread bakes in the oven!

Gingerbread Stockings

Carry out a gingerbread theme on stockings to hang by the chimney.

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Charming Snowmen

Crocheting Snowman

This snowman prefers to crochet her colorful scarf.

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Knitting Snowman

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect knitting companion, for yourself or a special gift.

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Charming Snowmen

Snowman Garland

A whole rainbow of snowmen will brighten your home all winter.

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Dancing Snowmen Throw

Snowmen and snowballs add a fun finish to this ripple throw.

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All is Calm

Christmas Village

This peaceful village adds a homey touch to your holiday décor.

Flurry of Snowflakes

Lacy snowflakes crocheted with thread are an ever-popular way to decorate throughout the holiday home.

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All is Calm

Triangle Christmas Trees

Add a bit a holiday peacefulness with elegant neutral tones.

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Sparkling Lace Jar Cozy

Add a soft lace touch to a glass jar and use it as a vase or fill it with goodies to give.

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All is Calm

Winter Wonderland Tree Skirt

Knit a snowy white tree skirt for a homey but thoroughly modern look.

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Wreath Ornaments

These clever wreaths are made by knitting i-cord with jumbo yarn.

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All is Calm

Crochet Basket Ornament

A sweet yarny basket is the ideal ornament for crocheters (or those that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t crochet)!

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Knit Basket of Yarn Ornament

If you enjoy knitting, knit this for your tree and for all your friends that enjoy knitting goodness.

Christmas Morning Slipper Socks

Always an appreciated gift, these slipper socks feature a simple knit Fair Isle border.

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All is Bright

Christmas Tree Wall Hanging

With 12 mittens and 12 stockings, this wonderful hanging is perfect to use as an advent calendar.

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Hook & Needle Ornaments

No knitting or crocheting needed! So have the kids and the un-crafty get in on making tree decorations.

Fur Top Holiday Stockings

Crochet stockings with furry yarn cuffs and contrast toes and heels have a modern posh look.

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All is Bright

North Pole Pot Cozy

Upgrade a poinsettia pot with a festive cozy inspired by Santa’s coat.

DIY Cone Trees

Add a lighthearted note to your décor with these easy-to-craft trees! Get the kids involved!

Retro Ornament Throw

Inspired by glass ornaments of yesteryear, this crocheted throw has a retro vibe.

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All is Bright

Reversible Wave Throw

Even someone who has everything will love the comfort of wrapping up in this gift throw.

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Holly Table Runner

Have a holly jolly get-together around the table with this runner to set a festive mood.

Holiday Bottle Beanies

Give bottles of wine or other spirits a dressed up look with these cute knit hats!

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Stocking Stuffer Scrubbies

Christmas Tree Scrubby

Knit a simple triangle tree and add a garland with slip stitches. It’s perfect for kitchen or bath!

Retro Ornament Scrubby

Inspired by the same glass ornament shape as the Retro Ornament Throw (page 70), here’s a super hostess gift.

Snowman Scrubby

This jolly crocheted snowman makes it fun to wash dishes or take a bath!

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Stocking Stuffer Scrubbies

Peppermint Scrubby

Crochet in the round for this clever helper that freshens up your dishes and air dries quickly.

Holiday Mitten Scrubby

Wash dishes or invigorate your skin with this knit mitten-shaped scrubby. It’s an excellent gift for all ages!

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crochet LW4824

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 336 Warm Brown A, 316 Soft White B, and 319 Cherry Red C Note: Only a small quantity of C is needed for this project. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6] Yarn needle, polyester fiberfill GAUGE: 4 sc = 1” (2.5 cm); 4 rows = 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

Gingerbread Tree Ornaments Crochet a sweet gingerbread family to hang on the tree with their gingerbread house. Heart trims proclaim their love! You may also use them as gift tie-ons or to make a sweet banner. Man and Lady measure 5½” (14 cm) tall. House measures 5” (12.5 cm) tall. Baby measures 4½” (11.5 cm) tall. 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 Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. Notes 1. Each ornament is made from 2 pieces worked back and forth in rows that are sewn together and stuffed. 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 minimize weaving in, you may prefer to pull ends to wrong side of front after pieces are sewn on and tuck ends in as front and back are sewn together.

ORNAMENTS

Large Heart (make 3) With C, ch 2. Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join. Continued...

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Round 2: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in first sc, slip st in next sc, 2 hdc in next sc, ch 1, slip st in next sc, ch 1, 2 hdc in next sc, slip st in next sc; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, turn—12 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first 10 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—10 sc. Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first 8 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—8 sc. Rows 13 and 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. First Leg Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—3 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—4 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last 3 sc, turn—5 sc. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.

MAN

Body (make 2) Beginning at top of head, with A, ch 4. Row 1 (right side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last sc, turn—5 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn—7 sc. Rows 3–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc3tog, sc2tog, turn— 3 sc. Row 8: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn—9 sc. Row 9: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, sc in each sc across, turn—14 sc.

2nd Leg Row 1 (right side): With right side facing, join A with sc in first unworked sc of Row 14, sc in next 2 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—3 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last 2 sc, turn—4 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—5 sc. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; working across ends of rows, in sts, and in opposite side of foundation ch, sc evenly spaced around working 2 sc as needed in rows at curved edges; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail on one piece for sewing.

FINISHING MAN 1. Select one piece as front. Leave remaining piece unworked. Edging Round (right side): With right side facing and working in front loops only, join

A with sc in any sc, sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. 2. With B, embroider French knot eyes and 3 French knots across each arm and leg. Using photograph as a guide, embroider small straight stitches under eyes for smiling mouth. 3. Sew large heart on front. 4. Working through unworked back loops of Edging Round and both loops of back, sew front and back together, tucking in ends and stuffing lightly as you go. 5. Hanging Loop Join B with slip st to center of top of head, ch 15, slip st in same st as joining st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

LADY

Body (make 2) Work same as man. Bib Apron Bib With B, ch 5. Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch from

hook and each ch across, turn—4 sc. Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Do not turn. Apron Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, work 5 sc evenly spaced across ends of rows, turn—5 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc across, turn—20 sc. Rows 4–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FINISHING LADY Work Steps 1 and 2 of Finishing Man instructions. Sew large heart on apron. Sew apron to front of lady. Work Steps 4 and 5 of Finishing Man instructions. Weave in ends.

BABY

Body (make 2) Beginning at top of head, with A, ch 4. Row 1 (right side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn—6 sc. Rows 2–5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 6: Ch 1, [sc2tog] 3 times, turn—3 sc. Continued...

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Row 7: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, turn—8 sc. Row 8: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, sc in each sc across, turn—12 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in last 10 sc, turn— 11 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—8 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—6 sc.

FINISHING BABY Work Steps 1 and 2 of Finishing Man instructions. Using photo as a guide and with 2 strands of C held together, embroider heart on bib with 2 lazy daisy stitches. Begin and end each stitch in same place in center of bib, angling stitches away from each other. Sew bib to front. Work Steps 4 and 5 of Finishing Man instructions. Weave in ends.

Bib With B, ch 2. Row 1 (right side): Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in last sc, turn—6 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * across, turn—8 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in last sc, turn—6 sc. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in next sc, [sc2tog] twice, sc in last sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. ©2015 Coats & Clark

ch = chain(s); 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.

Back Work same as front, omitting all color changes. Window With B, ch 8; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. Do not join. Round 2: Slip st in front loop of first sc, *ch 2, skip next sc, slip st front loop of next sc; repeat from * around, ch 2, skip last sc; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off.

First Leg Row 1 (wrong side): Ch 1, sc in first 3 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—3 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, turn—4 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off. 2nd Leg Row 1 (wrong side): With wrong side facing, join A with sc in first unworked sc of Row 11, sc in next 2 sc, turn—3 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—4 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Round 5: Work same as Round 6 of man.

Round 18: Ch 1, sc3tog; working down first side, sc in end of each row; working in opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch, working up other side, sc in end of end of each, 3 sc in first sc; join with slip st in next st. Fasten off.

French Stitch

FINISHING HOUSE

HOUSE

Front With A, ch 14. Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—13 sc. Rows 2–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; change to B, turn. Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 9: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc2tog, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog; change to A, turn—11 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn—9 sc. Rows 12–17: Repeat last 2 rows 3 times— 3 sc.

Lazy Daisy Stitch

On front, work Edging Round of Finishing Man instructions. Trim With right side of front facing and held upside down (top of piece closest to you), join B with slip st in first unworked loop of Row 9, *ch 4, skip next unworked loop, slip st in next unworked loop; repeat from * across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Tack loops down. Using photograph as a guide, sew window in place and embroider 2 crossing straight stitches for panes. With C, embroider a French knot in center of each ch-4 space of trim. With B, embroider French knots around sides and lower edge of front. Work Steps 3–5 of Finishing Man instructions. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.;

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crochet LW4845

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 3 skeins 336 Warm Brown A and 1 skein each 319 Cherry Red C, and 672 Spring Green D RED HEART® Holiday®: 2 balls 140 White/Silver B Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle GAUGE: Rounds 1–3 = 3” (7.5 cm) in granny square; 1 granny square = 9½” (24 cm); 16 sc = 5” (12.5 cm); 8 rows = 2” (5 cm) in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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Gingerbread House Throw Crochet a cozy gingerbread-inspired throw to warm your holiday home! Granny squares are combined with cleverly decorated houses with their peaks at each end of the throw. Throw measures 42” at wider edges x 56” long (106.5 x 142 cm). 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 Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. Notes 1. Throw is made from 8 gingerbread houses and 12 granny squares sewn together. 2. Granny squares are worked in joined rounds. Houses are made back and forth in rows. Trimmings are sewn in place. 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 unless instructed to carry color not in use along wrong side of piece. 4. When instructed to work into a stitch or space “2 rows below”, work into the row numbered 2 less than the current row. For example, if you are working Row 3, a stitch “2 rows below” is in Row 3 – 2 = Row 1. 5. Refer to photograph as a guide for placement of all sewn pieces and joining of strips. Continued...

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THROW

Granny Square (make 12) With B, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with slip st in front loop of first sc—12 sc. Round 2: Working in front loops only, ch 1, hdc in same st as join, *(2 dc, hdc) in next sc (petal made), ch 1, slip st in next sc, ch 1, hdc in next sc; repeat from * twice, (2 dc, hdc) in next sc (petal made), ch 1, slip st in next sc; join with slip st in first ch— 4 petals. Fasten off. Round 3: With right side facing and working in back loops only of sts 2 rows below, join D with slip st in first sc, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in same sc, ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, 3 dc in next sc; repeat from * twice, ch 1, skip last sc; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—2 groups of 3 dc and 1 ch-1 space on each side and 4 corner ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Round 4: With right side facing, join A with slip st in any corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space as join, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * twice, ch 1, 3 dc in last ch-1 space, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—3 groups of 3 dc and 2 ch-1 spaces on each side and 4 corner ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Rounds 5 and 6: Slip st in each dc to first ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-2 space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—5 groups of 3 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces on each side and 4 corner ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Round 7: With right side facing, join B with ©2015 Coats & Clark

slip st in any corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-2 space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—6 groups of 3 dc and 5 ch-1 spaces on each side and 4 corner ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Round 8: With C, repeat Round 7—7 groups of 3 dc and 6 ch-1 spaces on each side and 4 corner ch-2 spaces. Round 9: With right side facing, join D with sc in any corner ch-2 space, 2 sc in same space, [sc in next 3 dc, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across to next corner ch-2 space, 3 sc in next corner ch-2 space] 3 times, sc in next 3 dc, **ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from ** across to first sc; join with slip st in first sc—96 sc. Round 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc in next sc, *sc in next 23 sc, 3 sc in next sc; repeat from * twice, sc in each sc to first sc; join with slip st in first sc—104 sc. Fasten off. With D, wrong sides held together, and working through inner loops, sew 3 strips of 4 granny squares each, then sew strips together across long edges. Gingerbread House (make 8) With A, ch 30. Row 1 (wrong side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—29 sc. Row 2 (right side): Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn—29 dc. Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as first slip st), *dc in next st, slip st in next st; repeat from * across, turn—15 slip sts and 14 dc. Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across, working last st in beginning ch-1 space, turn. Row 5: Repeat Row 3. Rows 6–13: Repeat last 2 rows 4 times; change to B at end of Row 13. Carry A along wrong side of piece.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Row 15: Ch 1, working in back loops only, slip st in first sc, *ch 4 (looped fringe made), skip next sc, slip st in next sc; repeat from * across; change to A, turn—15 slip sts and 14 looped fringes. Cut B. Row 16: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in first slip st, *sc in next skipped sc 2 rows below, sc in next slip st; repeat from * across, turn—29 sc. Roof Row 17: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc2tog, sc in each sc across to last 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in last sc, turn—27 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 19–38: Repeat last 2 rows 10 times—5 sc. Row 39: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, turn—3 sc. Do not fasten off. Edging Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc3tog (tip of roof made); working in ends of rows, sc evenly down edges of roof and house to foundation ch; working in opposition side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch; working in ends of rows, sc evenly up edges of house and roof to tip of roof, 3 sc in tip of roof; join with slip st in next st. Fasten off. Round 2: With right side facing, join B with sc in any st except center st of any 3-sc group, sc in each st around working 3 sc in center st of each 3-sc group; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Heart (make 8) With C, ch 2. Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join. Round 2: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in first sc, slip st in next sc, 3 hdc in next sc, ch 1, slip st in next sc, ch 1, 3 hdc in next sc, slip st in next sc; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Door (make 8) With D, ch 13. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—12 sc. Rows 2–8: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Window (make 8) With A, ch 4. Round 1 (right side): Work 11 dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch count as first dc); join in top of beginning ch—12 dc. Fasten off. Round 2: With right side facing, join D with sc in any dc, 2 sc in next dc, *sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc; repeat from * around; change to B; join with slip st in first sc—18 sc. Round 3: *Ch 2, slip st in next sc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in base of beginning ch. Fasten off. Flower (make 16) With D, ch 2. Round 1 (right side): Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook; change to B—8 sc. Do not join. Round 2: Working in back loops only, *(slip st, ch 1, hdc) in next sc, hdc in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off. Roof Trim (make 8) With B, ch 14. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, (dc, [ch 1, dc] 4 times) in next ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in last 4 ch. Fasten off. Swag Trim (make 16) With B, ch 14. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—13 sc. Row 2: Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *slip st in next 2 sc, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc. Fasten off. Continued...

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FINISHING GINGERBREAD HOUSE Refer to photograph on next page for placement of pieces. Weave in ends. Position the roof trim in a “V” near top of house and sew in place. With B, embroider 4 straight stitches on window to make window panes. Position window above looped fringes and with A, back stitch through outer edge of Round 1. Open looped fringes of Row 15 so each space is visible and tack in place. With D, embroider a French knot in center of each space. Sew heart in place on upper half of door. Center door on house and sew in place. Place a flower on each side of door and with A, back stitch through outer edge of Round 1. Sew one end of swag trim between 4th and 5th looped fringe from side edge and sew other end to side edge about 1” (2.5 cm) below looped fringes. Repeat with 2nd swag trim on opposite edge.

Round 2: Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *slip st next 3 sc, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first ch. Fasten off. 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 parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Back Stitch

ASSEMBLY With wrong sides held together and working through inner loops with B, sew 2 houses together from bottom of roof to lower edge of house. Repeat to join 3rd and 4th house to form strip. Join remaining 4 houses in same manner to form 2nd strip. With D, sew strips to each long edge of granny square section.

French Knot

FINISHING

Border Note Work multiples of 3 sts. Round 1 (right side): With right side facing, join B with sc in any st on edge of granny square section, evenly space sc around, working 3 sc in center st of 3-sc group on each roof; join with slip st in first sc. ©2015 Coats & Clark

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crochet LW4862

What you will need: RED HEART® Holiday®: 1 ball 140 White/Silver A and RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 319 Cherry Red B, 368 Paddy Green C, 672 Spring Green D, and 336 Warm Brown E Note: Only small quantities of D and E are needed for this project. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8] Yarn needle GAUGE: 16 sc = 5” (12.5 cm); 6 rows = 2½” (6.5 cm) in alternating rows of single crochet and double crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn RED HEART® Holiday®, Art. E759 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 215 yd (197 m) balls

Gingerbread Stockings Put some sweetness in your hand-crafted holiday décor with gingerbread themed stockings. It won’t take long to crochet these and they are perfect for hanging for Santa to fill! Stocking measures 10” at widest x 14” long (25.5 x 35.5 cm). 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 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. Join with sc2tog = Place a slip knot on hook, [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 back and forth in rows beginning with ribbing at top. 2. Gingerbread boy and girl figures are made separately and sewn to stocking. Do not seam stocking until figure is sewn on front. 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. Carry color not in use along wrong side until next needed. Cut when instructed.

STOCKING (make 2 – Boy’s Stocking with A, B, and C & Girl’s Stocking with A, D, and B) Ribbing Beginning at top, with A, ch 11. Continued...

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Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—10 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across; change to 2nd color, turn. For all color changes, carry color not in use along wrong side and do not cut until instructed. Row 3: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across; change to A, turn. Row 5: Repeat Row 3. Row 6: Repeat Row 2. Rows 7–38: Repeat Rows 3–6 eight times. Rows 39 and 40: Repeat Row 3; change to 2nd color at end of Row 40. Do not turn. Cut A. Body Row 1 (right side): With right side of ends of rows facing and covering carried yarn, sc in each row across; change to 3rd color, turn—40 sc. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each sc across, turn— 40 dc. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn. Rows 4–17: Repeat last 2 rows 7 times. Row 18: Repeat Row 2. Row 19: Ch 1, sc in first 14 dc, 2 sc in next 12 dc, sc in next 14 dc, turn—52 sc. Row 20: Ch 3, dc in next 13 sc, *2 dc next sc, dc in next sc; repeat from * 11 times, dc in last 14 sc, turn—64 dc. Row 21: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn. Rows 22–27: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 three times. Row 28: Repeat Row 2. Row 29: Ch 1, sc in first 20 dc, [sc2tog] 12 times, sc in last 20 dc, turn—52 sc. Row 30: Repeat Row 2. Row 31: Ch 1, sc3tog, sc in next 17 dc, [sc2tog] 6 times, sc in next 17 dc, sc3tog, turn–42 sc. ©2015 Coats & Clark

Row 32: Ch 1, sc3tog, sc in next 36 sc, sc3tog. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Ribbing Trim Row 1 (right side): With wrong side facing and working in ends of rows, join A with sc in first row, skip next row, 5 dc in next row, *skip next row, sc in next row, skip next row, 5 dc in next row; repeat from * across leaving last row unworked. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Hanging Loop (make 2) With A, ch 16. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Sew short ends together. Gingerbread Figure (make 2) Beginning at top of head, with E, ch 4. Row 1 (right side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last sc, turn—5 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * once, turn—7 sc. Rows 3–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc3tog, sc2tog, turn— 3 sc. Row 8: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, turn—9 sc. Row 9: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, sc in remaining 9 sc, turn—14 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, turn—12 sc. Rows 11 and 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—8 sc. Rows 13 and 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Continued...

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LW4862 Gingerbread Stockings

First Leg Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in first 3 sc; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—3 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn—4 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last 3 sc, turn—5 sc. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off. 2nd Leg Row 1 (right side): With right side facing, skip next unworked st of Row 14, join E with sc2tog, sc in last 2 sc, turn—3 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last 2 sc, turn—4 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—5 sc. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; working across ends of rows, in sts, and in opposite side of foundation ch, sc evenly spaced around working 2 sc as needed at curved edges to keep piece flat; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Round 7: With right side facing and working in back loops only, join A with slip st in any sc, slip st in each sc around; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Heart (make 2) With B, ch 2. Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join. Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in first sc, slip st in next sc, 2 hdc in next sc, ch 1, slip st in next sc, ch 1, 2 hdc in next sc, slip st in next sc; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. ©2015 Coats & Clark

Apron Bib With A, ch 5. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—4 sc. Rows 2–5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

French Knot

Skirt Row 6: Working in ends of rows, sc in each row, turn—5 sc. Rows 7 and 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st across, turn—20 sc. Rows 9–11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FINISHING

Couch Stitch

Use photograph as a guide for placement of stitches and figures. Fold stocking in half and choose one side as front. You may prefer to tuck in tails of pieces and figures as you sew to minimize weaving in ends. With A, embroider each figure with French knots for eyes and 3 French knots on each arm and leg. Embroider a smile with couch stitches. Girl Sew heart to center front of apron skirt. Sew apron to figure. With A tail, sew girl to front of B-colored stocking. Boy Sew heart to center of boy. With A tail, sew boy to front of C-colored stocking. Sew stocking seam, taking care to match colors. Fold down ribbing and sew hanging loop in place. 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 parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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crochet LW4885

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 311 White A, 718 Shocking Pink B, 319 Cherry Red C, 254 Pumpkin D, 324 Bright Yellow E, 672 Spring Green F, 347 Lt. Periwinkle G, 358 Lavender H, 312 Black I Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5] Yarn needle GAUGE: 16 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Snowman Garland Brighten your home during the long winter with these happy crocheted snowmen. We’ve shown them in a rainbow of hat and scarf colors that will certainly add a happy note to a wintry day. Each Snowman measures 3½” [9 cm] at widest point x 7” [18 cm] tall. NOTE Directions are for 7 Snowmen. Each Snowman is made with two body pieces. Details are worked separately and sewn on. Snowmen are then sewn on to a chain stitch garland. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS sc2tog: [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. sc3tog: [Draw up a loop in next st] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

SNOWMAN (Make 14, 2 for each Snowman) With A, ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 8 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 10 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 12 sc. Rows 4-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog – 10 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc3tog – 6 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 8 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 10 sc. Rows 12-14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog – 8 sc. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog – 4 sc. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 6 sc. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 8 sc. Continued...

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LW4885 Snowman Garland

Rows 19-21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog – 6 sc. Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog – 4 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, turn, [sc2tog] twice – 2 sc. Fasten off. NOSE (Make 7) With D, ch 2. Round 1: Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook – 4 sc. Round 2: Working in continuous rounds, sc in each sc. Round 3: [Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] twice, slip st in first sc to join. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. ARM (Make 14, 2 for each snowman) With D, ch 10, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, slip st in remaining 6 ch of beginning ch-10. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. HAT (Make 7 total, 1 each in colors B, C, D, E, F, G and H) With desired color, ch 2. Row 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in first sc to join – 6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc – 12 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times, slip st in first sc – 18 sc. Rows 4-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

SCARF (Make 7 total in colors to match each Hat) Ch 41, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Tie short lengths at each end for fringe.

FINISHING Following photo and with I, whipstitch eyes and front buttons to 7 Snowmen for front pieces. Sew Nose to each face. With wrong sides together, hold front piece and second back piece of Snowman together, join A alongside edge with a sc, working through both layers, sc evenly around Snowman to join front and back pieces together. Repeat to make 7 Snowmen. Sew Hat to top of head on each Snowman. Tie matching Scarf around each Snowman’s neck. Sew an Arm on either side of each Snowman. Weave in ends. Garland With A, make a ch for 60” [152 cm] long or desired length. Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Arrange Snowmen evenly spaced along Garland and tack in place. Abbreviations A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; cm = centimeters; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

POMPOM (make 7 total in colors to match each Hat) Wrap yarn around two fingers ten times. Tie matching yarn around middle to secure tightly. Cut loops open and trim ends. Sew one matching Pompom to each Hat. ©2015 Coats & Clark

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knitting LW4867

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 316 Soft White A, 3953 Butterfly B, 3950 Charcoal C, 358 Lavender D, 726 Coral E Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4mm [US 6] double pointed needles or circular needles (for snowman), 5mm [US 8] double pointed needles or circular needles (for scarf and hat only). GAUGE: 22 sts = 4” (10 cm); 31 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (knit every round) using smaller needles. 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); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 236 yd (215 m), flecks 5 oz (141g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins

Knitting Snowman Any knitter will love having this wonderfully designed snowman to display all winter long. Make him as a gift or make him for yourself! Instructions for making mini skein of Super Saver is included. What you will need continued: Stitch marker, four ½” (13mm) buttons (for sweater front), two ¾” (19mm) black faceted sew on rounds (for eyes), sewing needle and black sewing thread, yarn needle. For stuffing: Polyester stuffing, knee high stocking, pellet stuffing (or other weighted stuffing). For snowman to hold: Two bamboo skewers, two wooden beads to fit on end of skewers, white craft glue. For mini skein: Copy of mini Red Heart label, craft scissors and cellophane tape. Snowman measures about 12½” (32 cm) tall, not including pompom hat. Special Stitch 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.

Pattern Stitches

Seed Stitch (over an odd number of sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row. Repeat Row 1 for Seed st. Seed Stitch (over an even number of sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: *P1, k1; repeat from * to end of row. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for Seed st. 1x1 Rib (over an odd number of sts) Row 1 (right side): K1, *p1, k1; 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 1x1 Rib. Continued...

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LW4867 Knitting Snowman

1x1 Rib (over an even number of sts) Row 1 (right side): *K1, p1; 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 1x1 Rib. Notes 1. Snowman is worked in one piece beginning at top of head. 2. Head and bottom section are worked in rounds to Stockinette stitch (knit every round). The mid-section, which resembles a cardigan sweater, is worked back and forth in rows of Seed stitch. 3. When working in rounds you can work with double pointed needles, with a single circular needle using the magic loop technique, or with two circular needles, whichever you prefer. 4. Arms are worked separately and sewn to snowman. 5. Snowman is stuffed using a knee-high stocking to maintain the roundness of the snowman sections.

SNOWMAN

Head With smaller needles and A, cast on 6 sts. Place marker for beginning of round and prepare to work in rounds. Round 1 (right side): Kfb in each st around—12 sts. Round 2: Knit. Round 3: [K1, kfb] 6 times—18 sts. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: [K2, kfb] 6 times—24 sts. Round 6: Knit. Round 7: [K3, kfb] 6 times—30 sts. Round 8: Knit. Round 9: [K4, kfb] 6 times—36 sts. Round 10: Knit. Round 11: [K5, kfb] 6 times—42 sts. Round 12: Knit. ©2015 Coats & Clark

Round 13: [K6, kfb] 6 times—48 sts. Round 14: Knit. Round 15: [K7, kfb] 6 times—54 sts. Round 16: Knit. Round 17: [K8, kfb] 6 times—60 sts. Rounds 18-37: Knit 20 rounds. Round 38: [K8, k2tog] 6 times—54 sts. Round 39: [K7, k2tog] 6 times—48 sts. Round 40: [K6, k2tog] 6 times—42 sts. Round 41: Knit. Stuff Head Firmly stuff the toe of the knee-high stocking with polyester stuffing. Shape the toe it into a tight round ball. Insert ball into head to check for desired fullness. Adjust amount of stuffing, as needed. When satisfied with fullness and firmness, tie stocking in a knot close to the top of the ball. Insert ball into head. Leave the remaining part of the stocking unstuffed for mid-section and bottom section. Mid-Section (Cardigan Sweater) Row 42 (right side): *K2, kfb; repeat from * across, TURN—56 sts. Note: Work now proceeds back and forth in rows. Row 43 (wrong side): *K7, kfb; repeat from * across—63 sts. Row 44-68: Work in Seed st for 25 rows. Row 69: Knit. Rows 70 and 71 (waistband): Work in 1x1 Rib for 2 rows. Bottom Section Note: Work now resumes in rounds. Round 72 (right side): Knit. Place marker for beginning of round and prepare to work in rounds. Round 73: [K6, kfb] 9 times—72 sts. Round 74: Knit. Round 75: [K7, kfb] 9 times—81 sts. Rounds 76-95: Knit 20 rounds. Round 96: [K7, k2tog] 9 times—72 sts. Round 97: [K6, k2tog] 9 times—63 sts.

Round 98: Knit. Round 99: [K7, k2tog] 7 times—56 sts. Stuff Mid-Section Stuff next section of knee-high stocking in same manner as for head and insert into mid-section. Leave the remaining part of the stocking unstuffed for bottom section. Round 100: Knit. Round 101: [K26, k2tog] twice—54 sts. Round 102: [K7, k2tog] 6 times—48 sts. Round 103: Knit. Round 104: [K6, k2tog] 6 times—42 sts. Round 105: Knit Round 106: [K5, k2tog] 6 times—36 sts. Stuff Bottom Section Fill last section of knee-high stocking with about 1 cup of pellets (weighted stuffing) and tie a secure knot in the end of the stocking. Plump out the snowman, around this weighted area using polyester stuffing as needed. Stuffing can be added through front sweater opening or through the bottom of the piece. Continue adding stuffing, as needed, while working the remaining rounds of this section. Round 107: [K4, k2tog] 6 times—30 sts. Round 108: [K3, k2tog] 6 times—24 sts. Round 109: [K2, k2tog] 6 times—18 sts. Round 110: [K1, k2tog] 6 times—12 sts. Round 111: [K2tog] 6 times—6 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches as you remove them from the needle. Finish stuffing snowman. Pull tail to close opening. Knot securely, weave in and trim tail. Sew front of sweater closed.

Round 2: Knit. Round 3: [K1, kfb] 6 times—18 sts. Rounds 4-16: Knit 13 rounds. Round 17: [K4, k2tog] 3 times—15 sts. Round 18: Purl. Note: Work now proceeds back and forth in rows. Row 19 (right side): K2tog, p1, [k1, p1] 6 times, TURN—14 sts. Row 20 (wrong side): *K1, p1; repeat from * across. Row 21-54: Work in Seed st for 34 rows. Note: Work now resumes in rounds. Round 55: Knit. Place marker for beginning of round and prepare to work in rounds. Round 56: [K2tog] 7 times—7 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches as you remove them from the needle. Pull tail to close opening. Knot securely, weave in and trim tail. Sew edges of Rows 19-54 together, stuffing arm moderately as you sew. NOSE With smaller needles and E, cast on 9 sts. Place marker for beginning of round and prepare to work in rounds. Rounds 1-4: Knit 4 rounds. Round 5: K2tog, k5, k2tog—7 sts. Round 6: Knit. Round 7: K2tog, k3, k2tog—5 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches as you remove them from the needle. Knot securely, then weave tail back through nose to beginning round, to be used later for sewing nose to snowman. Stuff nose with a small amount of same colored yarn. Continued...

ARMS (make 2) With smaller needles and A, cast on 6 sts. Place marker for beginning of round and prepare to work in rounds. Round 1 (right side): Kfb in each st around—12 sts.

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SCARF With larger needles and B, cast on 10 sts. Work back and forth in rows. Work in Garter st (knit every row) for 80 rows or until piece measures about 20” (51 cm) from beginning, or desired length. Bind off, leaving a tail about 12” (30.5 cm) long for attaching to mini skein later. Weave in and trim beginning yarn tail.

HAT

Ribbed Band With larger needles and D, cast on 52 sts. Work back and forth in rows. Note: When changing color, do not cut old color. Carry colors not in use carefully up wrong side of piece when next needed. Rows 1 and 2: Work in 1x1 Rib for 2 rows. Row 3: With C, work in 1x1 Rib for 1 row. Body Note: Work now proceeds in rounds. Round 4: With C, knit. Place marker for beginning of round and prepare to work in rounds. Round 5: With B, [k25, kfb] twice—54 sts. Round 6: With B, knit. Rounds 7 and 8: With C, knit 2 rounds. Rounds 9-11: With B, knit 3 rounds. Rounds 12 and 13: With D, knit 2 rounds. Rounds 14 and 15: With B, knit 2 rounds. Rounds 16 and 17: With D, knit 2 rounds. Cut D. Round 18-20: With B, knit 3 rounds. Rounds 21 and 22: With C, knit 2 rounds. Round 23: With B, knit. Round 24: With B, [k7, k2tog] 6 times— 48 sts. Round 25: With C, knit.

Round 26: With C, [k2, k2tog] 12 times— 36 sts. Cut C. Round 27: With B, [k1, k2tog] 12 times— 24 sts. Work remainder of hat with B only. Round 28: Knit. Round 29: [K2tog] 12 times—12 sts. Round 30: [K1, k2tog] 4 times—8 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches as you remove them from the needle. Pull tail to close opening. Knot securely. Sew edges of ribbed band together. Weave in and trim tails. Pompoms Cut 12” (30.5 cm) length of any color yarn and set aside. Hold three fingers extended and close together. Wrap D around fingers 40 times, then wrap C around fingers 40 times, and finally wrap B around fingers 40 times, for a total of 120 wraps. While wraps are still on fingers, slip the 12” (30.5 cm) yarn length under the wraps and slip the wraps off your fingers. Tie 12” (30.5 cm) length tightly around wraps. Hold yarn wraps tightly in fist with 12” (30.5 cm) tie dangling from bottom of fist and the looped wraps extending over top of closed fist. Using sharp craft scissors, carefully trim loops to form pompom. Grasp pompom by 12” (30.5 cm) tie and shake to fluff out. Make another pompom identical to the first. With the 12” (30.5 cm) ties, tie the two pompoms together. Leaving ends of ties free, apply a moderate amount of craft glue to knot and let dry. With ties and yarn needle attach pompom to hat. Continued...

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LW4867 Knitting Snowman

MINI SKEIN OF YARN Cut two 12” (30.5 cm) lengths of any color yarn and set aside. Hold four fingers extended and slightly spread. Wrap yarn color of your choice around fingers 50 times. While wraps are still on fingers, slip one of the 12” (30.5 cm) length under the wraps and slip the wraps off your fingers. Knot 12” (30.5 cm) length tightly around wraps. Hold wraps by tie and smooth out yarn so that it hangs straight. Slip second tie through opposite end of wraps and knot around wraps tightly. Apply a moderate amount of craft glue to knots and let dry. Weave ends through skein and trim. Set aside. Label Make a copy of the mini Red Heart label. If needed, reduce image size to fit mini skein. Then print image on color printer. To reinforce label use clear cellophane tape placed carefully over image or image can be laminated. Trim label width and length to fit skein, wrap around middle of skein and tape securely.

FINISHING Note: Whenever possible, use yarn tails still attached to pieces to sew the pieces in place. Using photograph as a guide, sew arms to shoulders of snowman near beginning of cardigan sweater. Sew hat to head. Sew nose to lower portion of head. With sewing needle and black thread, sew eyes above nose, and sew four black buttons evenly spaced down the button band of the cardigan sweater.

Snowman’s Knitting Needles: With craft scissors, cut the bamboo skewers to desired length (about 8” (20.5 cm) long). Glue a bead on the cut end of each skewer for knitting needle tops. Place one snowman’s knitting needle in palm of each hand. Sew each hand closed around the needle. Place small amount of glue where hand grips the hook for extra security. Tie scarf around neck, so that bind-off edge is facing the snowman’s knitting needles. Tack scarf in place using matching yarn, as desired. Insert the tip of each needle into about one half of the stitches on the bindoff edge to look as though snowman is in the middle of knitting a row. Glue the stitches to the needles using craft glue. Tie the long tail of bind-off edge to one end of the mini skein and weave loose end into the skein.

For Crocheting Snowman see next page

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; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Label

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crochet LW4868

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 316 Soft White A, 3942 Lagoon B, 512 Turqua C, 726 Coral D. Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 4mm [US G-6], 5mm [US H-8] (for scarf and hat only) GAUGE: 20 sts = 4” (10 cm); 22 rows = 4” (10 cm) in single crochet with smaller hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Crocheting Snowman Any crocheter will love having this cleverly designed snowman to display all winter long. Make him as a gift or make him for yourself! Instructions for making mini skein of Super Saver is included. What you will need continued: Stitch marker, four ½” (13mm) buttons (for sweater front), two ¾” (19mm) black faceted sew on rounds (for eyes), sewing needle and black sewing thread, yarn needle. For stuffing: Polyester stuffing, knee high stocking, pellet stuffing (or other weighted stuffing). For snowman to hold: Susan Bates® crochet hook in any medium size (4mm [US G-6], 5mm [US H-8], 5.5mm [US I-9]). For mini skein: Copy of mini Red Heart label, craft scissors and cellophane tape. Snowman measures about 13½” (34.5 cm) tall, not including pompom hat. Special Stitches psc (picot single crochet) = Insert hook in next st and draw up a loop (2 loops on hook), [yarn over and draw through 1 loop] twice (to make 2 ch), yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. sc2tog = [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Special Technique Adjustable-ring = Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring and tail between middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull gently on tail to tighten ring. Continued...

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LW4868 Crocheting Snowman

Notes 1. Snowman is worked in one piece beginning at top of head. 2. Head and bottom section are worked in rounds of single crochet. The mid-section, which resembles a cardigan sweater, is worked back and forth in rows of a pattern stitch, known as Granule stitch. 3. Arms are worked separately and sewn to snowman. 4. Snowman is stuffed using a knee-high stocking to maintain the roundness of the snowman sections. 5. Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tightly so the pieces are firm and the stuffing does not show between stitches. 6. 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.

SNOWMAN

Head With smaller hook and A, make an adjustable ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 6 sc in ring—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral). Pull gently on tail to tighten ring. Place a marker for beginning 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. Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—30 sc. Round 6: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—36 sc. ©2015 Coats & Clark

Round 7: [Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—42 sc. Round 8: [Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—48 sc. Round 9: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—54 sc. Round 10: [Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—60 sc. Round 11: [Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—66 sc. Rounds 12-28: Sc in each sc around. Round 29: [Sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—60 sc. Round 30: [Sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—54 sc. Round 31: [Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—48 sc. Round 32: [Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 12 times—36 sc. Rounds 33 and 34: Sc in each sc around. Round 35: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 18 times—54 sc. Stuff Head Firmly stuff the toe of the knee-high stocking with polyester stuffing. Shape the toe it into a tight round ball. Insert ball into head to check for desired fullness. Adjust amount of stuffing, as needed. When satisfied with fullness and firmness, tie stocking in a knot close to the top of the ball. Insert ball into head. Leave the remaining part of the stocking unstuffed for mid-section and bottom section. Mid-Section (Cardigan Sweater) Note: Work now proceeds back and forth in rows. Row 36 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in next sc, [psc in next sc, sc in next sc] 26 times, sc in last sc—54 sts. Row 37: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across, pushing chains of psc to right side. Row 38: Ch 1, turn, sc in next sc, [psc in next sc, sc in next sc] 26 times, sc in last sc.

Rows 39-54: Repeat last 2 rows 8 times. Button Band (wrong side): Ch 2, do not turn, working in ends of rows 36-54, work 20 hdc evenly spaced along front edge of sweater. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing front of sweater closed. Do not sew sweater closed until snowman is complete. You may use the opening to add additional stuffing as the bottom section is worked and completed. Note: Work now resumes in rounds. Round 55 (right side): With right side facing, leaving a long beginning tail to weave in later, join A with slip st in last sc of Row 54 immediately following the button band; working in back loops only, ch 1, sc in same sc as joining slip st, sc in each sc around (do not work in edge of button band), pushing chains of psc to right side; join with slip st in first sc—54 sc. Stuff Mid-Section Stuff next section of knee-high stocking in same manner as for head and insert into mid-section. Leave the remaining part of the stocking unstuffed for bottom section. Bottom Section Round 56: [Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—60 sc. Round 57: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 12 times—72 sc. Rounds 58-72: Sc in each sc around. Round 73: [Sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—66 sc. Round 74: [Sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—60 sc. Round 75: [Sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—54 sc. Round 76: [Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—48 sc. Round 77: [Sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—42 sc.

Stuff Bottom Section Fill last section of knee-high stocking with about 1 cup of pellets (weighted stuffing) and tie a secure knot in the end of the stocking. Plump out the snowman, around this weighted area using polyester stuffing as needed. Stuffing can be added through front sweater opening or through the bottom of the piece. Continue adding stuffing, as needed, while working the remaining rounds of this section. Round 78: [Sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—36 sc. Round 79: [Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—30 sc. Round 80: [Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—24 sc. Round 81: [Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—18 sc. Round 82: [Sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times—12 sc. Round 83: [Sc2tog] 6 times—6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Finish stuffing snowman, then weave tail through stitches of last round and pull to close opening. Knot securely, weave in and trim tail. Use yarn tail attached to button band to sew front of sweater closed. ARMS (make 2) With smaller hook and A, make an adjustable ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 6 sc in ring—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral). Pull gently on tail to tighten ring. Place a marker for beginning 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. Rounds 4-10: Sc in each sc around. Round 11: [Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog] twice—16 sc. Continued...

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Round 12: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. Round 13: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] twice—18 sc. Note: Work now proceeds back and forth in rows. Row 14 (wrong side): Ch 1, turn, sc in next sc, [psc in next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times, sc in last sc. Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across, pushing chains of psc to right side—18 sts. Rows 16-35: Repeat last 2 rows 10 times. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use tail to sew edges of Rows 14-35 together, stuffing arm moderately as you sew. NOSE With smaller hook and D, ch 8. Taking care not to twist ch, join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining and in each ch around—8 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral). Place a marker for beginning of round. Move marker up as each round is completed. Rounds 2 and 3: Sc in each sc around. Round 4: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc] twice—6 sc. Round 5: Sc in each sc around. Round 6: [Sc2tog] 5 times—3 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through stitches of last round and pull to close opening. Knot securely, then weave tail back through nose to beginning round, to be used later for sewing nose to snowman. Stuff nose with a small amount of same colored yarn.

20” (51 cm) from beginning, or desired length. Fasten off, leaving a tail about 12” (30.5 cm) long for attaching to mini skein. Weave in and trim beginning yarn tail.

HAT

Ribbed Band With larger hook and C, ch 4. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—3 sc. Rows 2-45: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across. Do not fasten off. Body Note: Color is changed to form stripes. Do not cut colors not in use until instructed. Carry colors not in use carefully up inside of the hat when next needed. Round 1: Ch 1, work 46 sc evenly spaced across long edge of band; join with slip st in first sc to begin working in rounds—46 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Change to B. Rounds 3 and 4: With B, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Change to D. Round 5: With D, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Change to C. Round 6: With C, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Change to B. Round 7: With B, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Change to D. Rounds 8-13: Repeat Rounds 5-7 twice. Round 14: With D, ch 1, *[sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 5 times, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * once more; join with slip st in first sc—36 sc. Change to B. Round 15: With B, [sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—30 sc. Change to C. Continued...

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Round 16: With C, [sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—24 sc. Change to D. Cut C. Round 17: With D, [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—18 sc. Change to B. Cut D. Round 18: With B, [sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times—12 sc. Round 19: With B, [sc2tog] 6 times—6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through stitches of last round and pull to close opening. Knot securely, weave in and trim tail. With beginning tail of ribbed band, sew ends of band together. Weave in and trim tail. Pompoms Cut 12” (30.5 cm) length of any color yarn and set aside. Hold three fingers extended and close together. Wrap D around fingers 40 times, then wrap C around fingers 40 times, and finally wrap B around fingers 40 times, for a total of 120 wraps. While wraps are still on fingers, slip the 12” (30.5 cm) yarn length under the wraps and slip the wraps off your fingers. Tie 12” (30.5 cm) length tightly around wraps. Hold yarn wraps tightly in fist with 12” (30.5 cm) tie dangling from bottom of fist and the looped wraps extending over top of closed fist. Using sharp craft scissors, carefully trim loops to form pompom. Grasp pompom by 12” (30.5 cm) tie and shake to fluff out. Make another pompom identical to the first. With the 12” (30.5 cm) ties, tie the two pompoms together. Leaving ends of ties free, apply a moderate amount of craft glue to knot and let dry. With ties and yarn needle attach pompom to hat.

Tie scarf around neck, so that end of scarf with long yarn tail falls in front. Tack scarf in place using matching yarn, as desired. Insert plastic hook through a couple loops at end of scarf. Wrap the long yarn tail around throat of hook (as if making a yarn over) then tie the tail to one end of the mini skein and weave loose end into the skein. Glue the “stitches” wrapped around the hook in place using craft glue. Weave in any remaining ends. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C, and D = Color A, Color B, Color C, and Color D; ch = chain; 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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For Knitting Snowman see previous project

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What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 7 skeins 316 Soft White A, and 1 skein each of 312 Black B, 512 Turqua C, 656 Real Teal D, 319 Cherry Red E, 376 Burgundy F, and 360 Café Latte G. AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10: 1 ball each of 431 Pumpkin H and 12 Black I. Note: Only a very small amount of each color is needed to embroider facial features on snowmen.

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 AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, Art. 154 available in white & ecru 400 yd; solid color 250 yd; shaded color 300 yd balls

Dancing Snowmen Throw This throw is a wonderland of rippling clusters reminding us of snow drifts. The happy border features snowmen dancing among the snowballs. Crochet this beauty and enjoy it each winter season! What you need continued... Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Stitch marker, yarn needle. GAUGE: 1 ripple (measured from peak to peak) = about 7½” (19 cm); Rows 1–8 = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Each snowman measures about 5” (12.5 cm) tall, including hat. Each snowflake measures about 2” (5 cm) across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Throw measures about 45 x 55” (114.5 x 139.5 cm). Special Stitches 2-dc Cl (2 double crochet cluster) = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook); yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. 2-tr Cl (2 treble crochet cluster) = *[Yarn over] twice, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice; repeat from * once more, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. beg-dc Cl (beginning double crochet cluster) = Ch 2, dc in indicated stitch. beg-tr Cl (beginning treble crochet cluster) = Ch 3, tr in indicated stitch. Continued...

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puff (puff stitch) = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop to height of current row (3 loops on hook), [yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 9 loops on hook. small-puff (small puff stitch) = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop to height of current row (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on hook. Notes 1. Throw is worked back and forth in rows in a ripple pattern. 2. Rows of edging are worked across each long edge then a border is worked all the way around the outer edge of the throw. 3. Snowmen and snowflakes are worked separately and sewn to ends of the throw. 4. 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. Proceed with new color.

THROW With A, ch 141. Row 1 (wrong side): Working in back bars of ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook, skip next ch, [sc in next 10 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 10 ch, skip next 2 ch] 5 times, sc in next 10 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 10 ch, skip next ch, sc in last ch, turn—140 sc (forming 6 ripples). Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, skip next st, [sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, skip next 2 sts] 5 times, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, skip next st, sc in last st, turn. Row 3: Beg-dc Cl in first st, skip next st, puff in next st, ch 1, *skip next st, [puff in next st, ©2015 Coats & Clark

ch 1, skip next st] 4 times, (puff, ch 2, puff) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, [puff in next st, ch 1, skip next st] 4 times **, puff in next st, skip next 2 sts, puff in next st, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 sts ending last repeat at **, puff in next st, skip next st, 2-dc Cl in last st, turn—2 clusters, 67 puffs, 60 ch-1 spaces, and 6 ch-2 spaces. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first cluster, [2 sc in each of next 5 ch-1 space (between puffs) to next ch-2 space, 3 sc in ch-2 space, 2 sc in each of next 5 ch-1 spaces **, skip next 2 puffs; repeat from * 5 more times ending last repeat at ** , sc in last cluster, turn—140 sc. Rows 5–8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice. Rows 9 and 10: Repeat Row 2 twice. Rows 11 and 12: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Rows 13 and 14: Repeat Row 2 twice. Rows 15–22: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 four times. Rows 23 and 24: Repeat Row 2 twice. Rows 25–28: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice. Rows 29 and 30: Repeat Row 2 twice. Rows 31–40: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 five times. Rows 41 and 42: Repeat Row 2 twice. Rows 43–82: Rep Rows 3–42. Rows 83–104: Repeat Rows 3–24. Rows 105 and 106: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Row 107: Repeat Row 3. Row 108: Beg-tr Cl in first st, 2 tr in next ch-1 space, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch-1 spaces, 2 hdc in each of next 2 ch-1 spaces, *3 sc in next ch-2 space, 2 sc in each of next 5 ch-1 spaces, skip next 2 puffs, 2 sc in each of next 5 ch-1 spaces; repeat from * to last ch-2 space, 3 sc in ch-2 space, 2 hdc in each of next 2 ch-1 spaces, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch-1 spaces, 2 tr in last ch-1 space, 2-tr Cl in last cluster, turn. Row 109: Beg-tr Cl in first st, skip next st, tr in next st, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next st, [3 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts] 5 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, dc

in next 4 sts, tr in next st, skip next st, 2-tr Cl in last cluster, turn. Fasten off. SIDE EDGING Note: All rows of side edgings are worked with the right side facing. Fasten off at the end of each row. With right side facing, join A with slip st in corner at beginning of one long edge. Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, working in ends of rows, work an odd number of sc evenly spaced across long edge. Fasten off. Note: When changing color in Rows 2 and 4, do not fasten off until the end of the row. Carry color not in use under stitch of other color. Row 2: With right side facing, join C with slip st in first st of Row 1, beg-dc Cl in same st and change to D, *dc in next st and change to C, dc in next st and change to D; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, dc in next st and change to C, 2-dc Cl in last st. Fasten off C and D. Row 3: With right side facing, join A with slip st in first st of Row 2, beg-dc Cl in same st, dc in each st across to last st, 2-dc Cl in last st. Fasten off. Row 4: With right side facing, join F with slip st in first st, beg-dc Cl in same st and change to E, *dc in next st and change to F, dc in next st and change to E; repeat from * to last 2 sts, dc in next st and change to F, 2-dc Cl in last st. Fasten off E and F. Repeat side edging across other long edge. BORDER With right side facing, join A with slip st in any corner. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, *slip st in next st (or end of row), ch 1; repeat from * all the way around; join with slip st in beginning ch-1. Fasten off.

SNOWMAN (make 11)

Head With A, ch 2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc. Place a marker in the last sc made and move marker up as each round is completed. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around— 12 sc. Rounds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around. Body Round 1 (neck): [Sc in next st, skip next st] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, sc in next st] 5 times, ch 1; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc and 6 ch-1 spaces. Round 3: Slip st in first ch-1 space, pull loop on hook up about ¾” (2 cm), (small-puff, ch 1, small-puff) in same ch-1 space, *ch 1, (small-puff, ch 1, small-puff) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ch 1; join with slip st in first small-puff—12 small-puffs and 12 ch-1 spaces. Round 4: (Slip st, ch 1, sc) in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ch 1; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc and 12 ch-1 spaces. Continued...

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Round 5: Slip st in first ch-1 space, pull loop on hook up about ¾” (2 cm), small-puff in same ch-1 space, *ch 1, small-puff in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ch 1; join with slip st in first small-puff—12 smallpuffs and 12 ch-1 spaces. Rounds 6 and 7: Repeat Rounds 4 and 5. Lower Edge: Flatten Round 7 so that the joining slip st is on one side edge, 6 smallpuffs are along front of piece and the other 6 small-puffs are on the back of piece; working through both layers, [slip st in next pair of small-puffs (front and back), ch 2] 5 times, slip st in last pair of small-puffs. Fasten off. Facial Features: With I and working needle in and out through top of head (hat will hide the thread ends), embroider 2 French knots for eyes wrapping thread around needle 4 times. Embroider 6 French knots for mouth wrapping thread around needle 2 times. With H, embroider 1 French knot for nose wrapping thread around needle 7 times. SNOWMAN SCARF (make 11: 6 with C and D, 5 with E and F) Beginning Chain: Leaving 4” (10 cm) beginning and ending tails of each color, with lighter color make a slip knot and place it on hook, [yarn over with darker color and draw through loop on hook, yarn over with lighter color and draw through loop on hook] 12 times—24 ch. Row 1: Working in back bars only of beginning ch, skip first darker ch, [insert hook in next lighter color ch, yarn over with lighter color and draw through ch (2 loops on hook), yarn over with darker color and draw through both loops on hook, insert hook in next darker color ch, yarn over with darker color and draw through ch, yarn over with lighter color and draw through both ©2015 Coats & Clark

loops on hook] 11 times, with lighter color, sc in last lighter color ch. Fasten off. Fringe: Tie the 4 long tails on one end of scarf together with an overhand knot. Cut an 8” (20.5 cm) strand of each color. Hold the two strands together and thread them through the opposite end of the scarf, folding the strands in half so that the ends meet. Tie these strands with an overhand knot. Trim ends, as desired. Tie each scarf around one snowman’s neck. Sew in place, if desired. HAT (make 11 – 1 for each snowman) With B, ch 2. Round 1: Work 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—7 sc. Place a marker in the last sc made and move marker up as each round is completed. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around— 14 sc. Round 3: Sc in each st around. Round 4 (hat band): Sc in each st around; join with slip st in front loop only of first sc. Round 5: Working in front loops only, *ch 1, slip st in next st; repeat from * around, ch 1; join with slip st in beginning ch-1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. FLOWER FOR HAT (make 11: 6 with C and D, 5 with E and F) With lighter color, embroider 3 Lazy Daisy loops on hat band forming a half flower. With darker color, embroider French Knot for center of flower wrapping yarn around needle twice. Sew one hat to top of each snowman’s head, matching flower and scarf color.

with slip st in first small-puff—6 small-puffs and 6 ch-1 spaces. Round 2: *(Slip st, ch 3, slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next ch-1 space between small-puffs, ch 3; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew one snowflake to each of the 6 points across top edge of throw and each of the 7 points across lower edge of throw. Sew top (hat) of one snowman in each dip between points across top and lower edges of throw, alternating the scarf colors. Sew one snowflake to each of the 4 corners of throw. Sew one snowflake to top edge of throw between last point and corner snowflake. Sew one snowflake to tope edge of throw between first point and corner snowflake.

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); tr = treble (triple) crochet; () = work directions in parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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French Knot

SNOWMAN ARMS (make 22 – 2 arms for each snowman) Cut 22 strands of G, each 24” (61 cm). Flatten snowman’s body. Fold one strand of G in half. With right side of one snowman facing, insert hook through Round 4 of snowman’s body along edge, place fold of G on hook and draw fold through to form a loop on hook. Holding both ends of strand together, ch 5 and fasten off. Using an overhand knot, tie end of arm to side of snowflake, so that arm slants upward. Trim yarn ends as desired (yarn ends form snowman’s fingers). Repeat to make and attach two arms to each snowman.

Lazy Daisy Stitch

FINISHING Weave in any remaining ends.

SNOWFLAKE (make 19) With A, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Pull loop on hook up about ¾” (2 cm), [small-puff in ring, ch 1] 6 times; join

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What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 316 Soft White A, 320 Cornmeal B, 319 Cherry Red C, 718 Shocking Pink D, 368 Paddy Green E, and 672 Spring Green F. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5] Stitch marker, hot glue gun and glue sticks (for trees only), pompom maker (optional – for trees only), polyester fiberfil, yarn needle. GAUGE: 16 sts = 4” (10 cm); 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) in single crochet (sc). 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

Christmas Village This small crocheted village adds nostalgic charm to your holiday decorating. Use it on the mantel, with a train set or on an entry table. Children will enjoy playing with this village without fear of breaking anything! Small building measures about 3½” (9 cm) tall. Large building measures about 5” (12.5 cm) tall. Church with steeple measures about 7” (18 cm) tall. Tree measures about 3½” (9 cm) tall. Notes 1. Village consists of three small buildings, one large building, one church, and five pompom trees. 2. Gauge is not critical. However, work tightly to ensure that stuffing does not show between stitches. 3. Buildings are made from seven pieces each: Two side walls, front wall, back wall, floor, and two roof pieces. 4. Church is made the same as the Buildings with the addition of a Steeple and Cross. 5. Windows and Doors are worked separately and sewn to the Buildings and Church. 6. Trees are made from Pompoms that are stacked on top of a Base and glued together. Special Stitch sc2tog = [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Continued...

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SMALL BUILDING (make 3) Side Wall (make 6 – 2 for each building) With A, ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—8 sc. Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, turn—6 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—4 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice, turn—2 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, turn—1 sc. Border Round: Ch 1, skip the sc2tog, sc in end of first 4 rows across side edge ch 2, sc in end of last 6 rows, ch 2; sc in each ch across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 2; sc in end of first 6 rows across next side edge, ch 2, sc in end of last 4 rows, ch 2; join with slip st in first sc—28 sc and 5 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Front Wall (make 3 – 1 for each building) With A, ch 15. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—14 sc. Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Border Round: Ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 2; sc in end of each row across side edge, ch 2; sc in each ch across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 2; sc in end of each row across next side edge, ch 2; join with slip st ©2015 Coats & Clark

in first sc—40 sc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

Back Wall (make 1) Work same as Front Wall.

Back Wall (make 3 – 1 for each building) Work same as Front Wall. Floor (make 3 – 1 for each building) With A, ch 15. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—14 sc. Rows 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Border Round: Ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 2; sc in end of each row across side edge, ch 2; sc in each ch across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 2; sc in end of each row across next side edge, ch 2; join with slip st in first sc—44 sc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

Floor (make 1) Work same as Floor for Small Building.

Roof Piece (make 6 – 2 each with D, E, and F) Note: Three roofs are made, each from two roof pieces of same color. Ch 15. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—14 sc. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Border Round: Ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 2; sc in end of each row across side edge, ch 2; sc in each ch across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 2; sc in end of each row across next side edge, ch 2; join with slip st in first sc—36 sc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Join Two Roof Pieces (to make 3 roofs): Hold two roof pieces of same color together with rows and stitches matching. Working through both thicknesses and working into the 14 sts across the top edge of the pieces, join matching yarn with sc in first st of top edge, sc in next 13 sts. Fasten off.

Roof Piece (make 2) With C, work and join same as Roof Pieces for Small Building.

LARGE BUILDING (make 1) Side Wall (make 2) With A, ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—8 sc. Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, turn. Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, turn—6 sc. Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—4 sc. Row 15: Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice, turn—2 sc. Row 16: Ch 1, sc2tog, turn—1 sc. Border Round: Ch 1, skip the sc2tog, sc in end of first 4 rows across side edge ch 2, sc in end of last 12 rows, ch 2; sc in each ch across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 2; sc in end of first 12 rows across next side edge, ch 2, sc in end of last 4 rows, ch 2; join with slip st in first sc—40 sc and 5 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Front Wall (make 1) With A, ch 15. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—14 sc. Rows 2-12: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Border Round: Ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 2; sc in end of each row across side edge, ch 2; sc in each ch across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 2; sc in end of each row across next side edge, ch 2; join with slip st in first sc—52 sc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

CHURCH

Side Wall (make 2) Work same as Front Wall for Small Building. Front Wall (make 1) Work same as Side Wall for Small Building. Back Wall (make 1) Work same as Side Wall for Small Building. Floor (make 1) Work same as Floor for Small Building. Roof Piece (make 2) With C, work and join same as Roof Pieces for Small Building. Steeple (make 1) With A, ch 2. Continued...

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Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc. Rounds 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 4: Ch 1, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice; join with slip st in first sc—8 sc. Rounds 5 and 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round 7: Ch 1, sc in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st, (dc, hdc) in next st, sc in next 2 sts, (hdc, dc) in next st, (dc, hdc) in next st, sc in next st; join with slip st in first sc—12 sts. Round 8: Ch 1, sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st; join with slip st in first sc—16 sts. Fasten off. Cross (make 1) With B, ch 6, place a marker in the 3rd ch from hook, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in marked ch, ch 3, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in next ch, slip st in marked ch, ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in marked ch, slip st in remaining 3 ch. Fasten off. WINDOW (make 42 – 7 for each small building, 15 for large building, and 6 for church) With B, ch 4. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—3 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. DOOR (make 5 – 2 with C and 1 each with D, E, and F) Note: C-colored doors are for one small building and church, D-colored door is for one small building, E-colored door is for large building, and F-colored door is for one ©2015 Coats & Clark

small building. Ch 4. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—3 sc. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

long and set aside. Wrap yarn around two fingers 30 times. Carefully slip wraps from fingers and tie 6” (15 cm) length tightly around center of wraps. Cut ends of wraps and shake to fluff pompom. Do not trim pompom until after tree is assembled.

FINISHING Note: Use photograph as guide to assembly of Buildings, Church, and Trees.

TREE (make 5 – 3 with E and 2

with F) Base (make 5 – 3 with E and 2 with F) Ch 2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Round 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc—18 sc. Round 4: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—24 sc. Fasten off. Pompoms (make 25 – 15 with E and 10 with F) Note: Five pompoms are used to make each of five trees. Use pompom maker to make small pompoms or make them by hand using the following instructions: Cut a length of yarn about 6” (15 cm)

Small Building Assembly 1. Hold Floor and Front Wall together with stitches of lower long edge matching. Working through both thicknesses, join A with slip st in first st of long edge, slip st in each st across long edge to join. 2. Join Side Walls and Back Wall to Floor in the same manner as Front Wall was joined to Floor. 3. Join the four corners of the Walls in the same manner. 4. Whipstitch Door close to one end of Front Wall. 5. Whipstitch two Windows to remaining part of Front Wall. Whipstitch three Windows evenly spaced across Back Wall. Whipstitch one Window to each of the two Side Walls. 6. With same color as Door, embroider an outline around each Window. 7. Stuff piece lightly. It is better to under stuff than over stuff. 8. Place Roof on top of Building with stitches matching. Working through both thicknesses (inserting hook through Wall st first then into corresponding Roof st), join same color yarn as Roof with sc in any st, sc in each st all the way around working (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) at each of the four corners. Large Building Assembly 1-3. Work same as steps 1-3 of Small Building Assembly. 4. Whipstitch Door to center of Front Wall.

5. Whipstitch one Window on each side of Door of Front Wall. Whipstitch three Windows evenly spaced above the Door and other two Windows of Front Wall. Whipstitch six Windows, in two rows of three Windows each, evenly spaced across Back Wall. Whipstitch two Windows, one above the other, to each of the two Side Walls. 6-8. Work same as steps 6-8 of Small Building. Church Assembly 1-3. Work same as steps 1-3 of Small Building Assembly. 4. Whipstitch Door to center of Front Wall. 5. Whipstitch three Windows evenly spaced across each of the two Side Walls. 6-8. Work same as steps 6-8 of Small Building. 9. Lightly stuff Steeple. Whipstitch Steeple to Roof near front of Church. 10. Whipstitch Cross to top of Steeple. Tree Assembly 1. Hot glue three Pompoms onto Base. Let glue set and cool. 2. Hot glue one Pompom on top (and at center) of first three Pompoms. Let glue set and cool. 3. Hot glue one more Pompom on top of the last Pompom that was glued in place. Let glue set and cool. 4. Trim Pompoms to shape Tree. Weave in any remaining ends. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C, etc. = 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. See alternate photo on next page.

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Flurry of Snowflakes LC4623

crochet

Crochet this array of lacy snowflakes and use them to decorate the tree, as a garland on the mantel or display them in your windows.

What you will need: AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10: 1 ball 001 White

SNOWFLAKE Style #1

Susan Bates® Steel Crochet Hook: 1.5mm [US 7] Thread needle, rustproof pins, fabric stiffener, ornament hangers

Buy Thread AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, Art. 154 available in white & ecru 400 yd; solid color 250 yd; shaded color 300 yd balls

GAUGE: Snowflake measures 4.75” [12 cm] x 4.75” [12 cm] from point to point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Ch 8, join with slip st in first ch to form ring. Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as first tr and ch-1), [tr into ring, ch 1] 19 times; slip st in 4th ch of ch-5 to join—20 tr and 20 ch-1 spaces. Round 2: Ch 1, sc into next ch-1 space, *ch 18, sc into next ch-1 space, ch 25, sc into next ch-1 space; repeat from * around; slip st in beginning sc to join—10 ch-18 loops and 10 ch-25 loops. Fasten off and weave in ends. Referring to photograph for finished shape, stiffen Snowflake, following stiffener directions. Continued... ©2015 Coats & Clark

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SNOWFLAKE Style #2

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in top of ch-4, *ch 6, skip 2 tr, sc in next tr, ch 5, sc in next tr, ch 6, skip 2 tr, sc in last tr in cluster, [ch 8, sc in 4th ch from hook (picot made)] 3 times, ch 4, skip ch-3 space and sc and ch-3 space,** sc in next tr; repeat from * 3 times, then from * to ** once; slip st in beginning sc to join—5 3-picot loops, 10 ch-6 loops, and 5 ch-5 loops. Fasten off and weave in ends. Referring to photograph for finished shape, stiffen Snowflake, following stiffener directions.

SNOWFLAKE Style #3

GAUGE: Snowflake measures 5.5” [14 cm] x 5.5” [14 cm] from point to point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Ch 6, join with slip st in first ch to form ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2, *3 dc into ring, ch 2; repeat from * 4 times; slip st in top of ch-3 to join—5 3-dc clusters and 5 ch-2 spaces. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in top of ch-3, *ch 7, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc,** ch 7, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next dc; repeat from * 3 times, then from * to ** once, ch 7, skip last ch-2 space; slip st in beginning sc to join—10 ch-7 loops. Round 3: Slip st into first ch-7 loop, ch 4 (counts as first tr), 7 tr into same loop, ch 3, sc into next ch-7 loop, ch 3, *8 tr into next ch-7 loop, ch 3, sc into next ch-7 loop, ch 3; repeat from * 3 times; slip st in top of ch-4 to join—5 8-tr clusters and 10 ch-3 spaces.

GAUGE: Snowflake measures 6.5” [16.5 cm] x 6.5” [16.5 cm] from point to point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Special Stitches dtr (double treble crochet) = Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in indicated stitch or space and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 4 times. Ch 6, join with slip st in first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc into ring, ch 3, *2 dc into ring, ch 3; repeat from * 4 times; slip st in top of ch-3 to join—6 2-dc clusters and 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in top of same st, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip next ch-3 space, *2 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4; repeat from * 4 times; slip st in top of ch-3 to join—6 4-dc clusters and 6 ch-4 spaces. Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in top of same st, *ch 3, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 6, sc in 4th chain from hook (picot made), ch 2, skip next ch-4,** 3 dc in next dc; repeat from * 4 times, then from * to ** once; slip st in top of ch-3 to join—12 3-dc clusters, 6 ch-3 spaces, and 6 picot loops. Round 4: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in each of next 2 dc, *ch 5, skip next ch-3 space, tr in each of next 3 dc, ch 8, skip next picot loop,** tr in each of next 3 dc; repeat from * 4 times, then from * to ** once; slip st in top of ch-4 to join—-12 3-tr clusters, 6 ch-5 spaces, and 6 ch-8 spaces. Round 5: Slip st in next 2 tr and into ch-5 space, (ch 5 (counts as first dtr), ch 1, [dtr, ch 1] 6 times, dtr) in same ch-5 space, *ch 3, skip next 3 ch of ch-8 space of previous Round, sc in 4th ch, ch 5, sc in 5th ch (open picot made), ch 3, skip last 3 ch of ch-8 space,** ([dtr, ch 1] 7 times, dtr) in next ch-5 space; repeat from * 4 times, then from * to ** once; slip st in top of ch-5 to join—-6 8-dtr clusters and 6 open picot loops. Round 6: Slip st into first ch-1 space, ch 1, sc into same space, [ch 5, skip next dtr, sc in next space] 6 times, *ch 10, sc in 4th chain from hook (picot made), ch 6, skip next dtr and open picot loop and dtr,** sc in next ch-1 space, [ch 5, skip next dtr, sc in next space] 6 times; repeat from * 4 times, then from * to ** once; slip st in beginning sc to join—6 picot loops and 36 ch-5 spaces. Fasten off and weave in ends. Referring to photograph for finished shape, stiffen Snowflake, following stiffener directions.

SNOWFLAKE Style #4

GAUGE: Snowflake measures 4.25” [11 cm] x 4.25” [11 cm] from point to point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Ch 6, join with slip st in first ch to form ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), ch 1, *dc into ring, ch 1; repeat from * around; slip st in top of ch-3 to join—16 dc and 16 ch-1 spaces. Round 2: Slip st in first ch-1 space, sc in same space, *ch 6, skip next dc, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * 14 times, ch 3, skip ch-3; dc in beginning sc to join (counts as last ch-6 loop)—16 sc and 16 ch-6 loops. Rounds 3-4: Ch 1, sc into top of loop just made, *ch 6, skip next sc, sc in next ch-6 loop; repeat from * 14 times, ch 3, skip last sc; dc in beginning sc to join (counts as last ch-6 loop)—16 sc and 16 ch-6 loops. Round 5: Ch 1, sc into top of loop just made, *ch 7, skip next sc, sc in next ch-6 loop; repeat from * 14 times, ch 7, skip last sc; slip st in beginning sc to join—16 sc and 16 ch-7 loops. Continued...

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and 16 ch-7 loops. Fasten off and weave in ends. Referring to photograph for finished shape, stiffen Snowflake, following stiffener directions. ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain; cm = centimeters; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble (triple) crochet; ( ) = work all directions in parentheses in the indicated stitch or space; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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crochet LW4842

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 334 Buff A and 316 Soft White B Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6] Yarn needle, 24 ¼” (6mm) pearl beads, three ⅝” (15 mm) wood beads, 12¼-½” (6-12 mm) white buttons, three 15/16” (23mm) diameter x 12” (30.5 cm) long dowels, three 3” (7.5 cm) tin buckets (samples by Oriental Trading Company), three 3” (7.5 cm) Styrofoam® balls, sewing needle and white thread, polyester fiberfill, craft glue GAUGE: 4 sc = 1” (2.5 cm); 18 rows = 4” (10 cm) in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Triangle Christmas Trees Decorating with neutral tones gives an elegance to your home. Crochet this trio of trees and display them on your entry table, on the mantel or anywhere you want to add a bit of holiday spirit. Tree measures 7¾” (19.5 cm) at widest point x 10½” (26.5 cm) tall without bucket; tree in bucket measures 16” (40.5 cm) tall. Notes 1. Three tree-in-bucket sets are each made from 2 triangles, 1 skirt, and 1 bucket. Beads, buttons, and decorations vary for each set. 2. Refer to photographs as a guide for placement of beads, buttons, and decorations. Work with right side of all pieces facing when assembling unless otherwise stated. 3. Trees are for decoration only and are not intended for use as a toy. 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. beg 3-dc Cl (beginning 3 double crochet cluster) = Ch 3, yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook); yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. 3-dc Cl (3 double crochet cluster) = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook); [yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Special Technique Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. Continued...

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TREE (make 3)

Triangle (make 2) With A, ch 32. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—31 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—29 sc. Rows 4 and 5: Repeat Row 2. Row 6: Repeat Row 3—27 sc. Rows 7–36: Repeat Rows 4–6 ten times—7 sc. Rows 37–40: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 twice—3 sc. Row 41: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in last st, turn—2 sc. Row 42: Ch 1, sc2tog—1 sc. Fasten off. Skirt With B, ch 7; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout) 15 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—16 dc. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 3, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, ch 3; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—16 dc and 8 ch-3 spaces. Round 3: Slip st in next st, 4 sc in each ch-3 space; join with slip st in first sc—32 sc. Fasten off.

TREE 1 DECORATIONS

Circle Motif (make 2) With B, ch 7; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next sc, *ch 3, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around, ch 3; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—12 dc and 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 3: Slip st in next st, (slip st, beg 3-dc Cl, ch 4, 3-dc Cl) in first ch-3 space, [ch 4,

3-dc Cl] twice in each ch-3 space, ch 4; join with slip st in top of beginning Cl—12 Cls and 12 ch-4 spaces. Round 4: Work (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in each ch-4 space; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Scallop Trim #1 With B, ch 72. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch; repeat from * across to last ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off. Scallop Trim #2 With B, ch 63. Work same as scallop trim #1. Bucket Trim With B, work an even number of ch as needed to fit around top edge of bucket. Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—odd number of dc. Row 2: Ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next st, *ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across. Fasten off. Bow With 2 strands of A held together, work as many ch as needed to wrap around bucket and tie a bow. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY Weave in ends. Step 1: Sew a circle motif on each triangle. Step 2: At top of each triangle, sew 3 pearl beads in a vertical row. Step 3: With right sides held together, sew triangle sides together. Turn tree right side out and stuff lightly (do not overstuff). Step 4: With sewing needle and thread, sew short edges of scallop trim #1 together, then sew trim to bottom edge of tree. Sew short edges of scallop trim #2 together, place trim on tree, and sew to nearest round. Step 5: With sewing needle and thread, sew bottom edges together, leaving a ½” (1.5 cm) opening in the center for the dowel. Step 6: Apply glue to ⅔ of dowel and insert in tree, leaving remainder of dowel for bucket. Allow glue to dry thoroughly

throughout all assembly and finishing steps before handling. Step 7: Apply glue to outside of bucket near top edge and glue bucket trim in place around. Allow to dry, then tie bow around trim. You may want to apply glue to an inconspicuous area of the knot to prevent it from unraveling and to loops to prevent drooping.

FINISHING TREE 1 Insert a Styrofoam ball in the bucket. Apply glue around the ball where it meets the inside of bucket and allow to dry. With a pin, mark the center of the ball. Lightly mark 1½” (4 cm) from the bottom edge of dowel and insert dowel into the ball up to this mark. Carefully remove the dowel and fill the hole with glue. With right side facing the tree, slide skirt onto dowel, then reinsert the dowel into the hole. Ensure that the tree is standing straight, slide the skirt down to the ball, and allow glue to dry thoroughly.

TREE 2 DECORATIONS

Large Snowflake (make 2) With B, ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in ring, *ch 1, dc in ring; repeat from * 11 times, ch 1; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-4—14 dc and 14 ch-1 spaces. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 5, sc in next 2 ch-1 spaces, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, sc in last ch-1 space; join with slip st in first sc—7 ch-5 spaces. Fasten off. Medium Snowflake (make 2) With B, ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 5, sc) in same st as join, *sc in next sc, (sc, ch 5, sc) in next sc; repeat from * 4 times, sc in last sc; join with

slip st in first sc—6 ch–5 spaces. Fasten off. Lower Band Trim With B, ch 7. Row 1 (right side): Dc in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * once, turn—3 dc and 2 ch-1 spaces. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * once, turn—3 sc and 2 ch-1 spaces. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc; repeat from * once, turn—3 dc and 2 ch-1 spaces. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until trim fits around lower rounds of tree. Fasten off. Upper Band Trim Work same as lower band trim, repeating Rows 2 and 3 until trim fits around upper section of tree. Bow (make 2) With 2 strands of A held together, work as many ch as needed to weave in and out of each band and tie a bow. Fasten off. Bucket Trim With A, work as many ch as needed to fit around outside of bucket near top edge plus 2 ch. Row 1 (right side): Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Flower With B, ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *ch 5, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, sc in last sc; join with slip st in first sc—6 ch-5 spaces. Fasten off. Continued...

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ASSEMBLY Weave in ends. Step 1: Sew 1 medium and 1 large snowflake on each triangle. Do not sew through outer ch-spaces of the large snowflake. Step 2: Sew a pearl bead in center of each snowflake. Sewing through triangle, sew a bead on 3rd ch of each ch-5 of large snowflake, pulling outward slightly to create a point. Step 3: Repeat Step 3 of Tree 1 Assembly. Step 4: Sew short ends of each band together to form a ring. Weave the appropriate bow through the upper and lower bands. Place the upper band on the tree and tie the bow. Position the lower band over the lowest rounds and, with sewing needle and thread, sew in place. Tie the bow. You may prefer to glue or tack the underside of the bow loops to the band so they don’t droop. Steps 5 and 6: Repeat Steps 5 and 6 of Tree 1 Assembly. Step 7: Apply glue to outside of bucket near top edge and glue bucket trim in place. Sew a pearl bead in center of flower and glue flower on front of trim.

FINISHING TREE 2 See instructions for Finishing Tree 1.

TREE 3 DECORATIONS

Large Swirl (make 4) With B, ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in ring, *ch 2, dc in ring; repeat from * 5 times; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch—8 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces. Round 2: Slip st in next ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch-2 space around (petal made); join with slip st in first sc—8 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off.

Medium Swirl (make 2) Work same as Round 1 of large swirl. Fasten off. Small Swirl (make 5) With B, ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): *Ch 3, sc in ring; repeat from * 7 times; join with slip st in base of beginning ch–8 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off.

lower edge of tree and with sewing needle and thread, sew in place. Steps 4 and 5: Repeat Steps 5 and 6 of Tree 1 Assembly. Step 6: Apply glue around outside of bucket near top edge and glue bucket trim in place. Sew a button to center of remaining small swirl. Glue swirl to front of bucket trim.

FINISHING TREE 3 See instructions for Finishing Tree 1. ABBREVIATIONS A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Curved Trim With B, ch 3. Row 1 (right side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook; repeat from * as needed to fit around lower edge of tree. Fasten off. Bucket Trim With A, ch 4. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, turn—3 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st, turn. Working an odd number of rows, repeat Row 2 until trim fits around the top of the bucket. Fasten off. Sew short edges together. Edging Round: With right side of either edge facing, join B with sc at seam, working in ends of rows, ch 1, skip first row, sc in next row, *ch 1, skip next row, sc in next row; repeat from * around to last row, ch 1, skip last row; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Repeat on opposite edge.

ASSEMBLY Weave in ends. Step 1: Sew 2 large swirls, one medium swirl, and 2 small swirls on each triangle. Sew beads and buttons as shown or where desired. Step 2: Repeat Step 3 of Tree 1 Assembly. Step 3: Sew short ends of curved band together to form a ring. Position band at

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knitting LW4857

Wreath Ornaments These knit wreath ornaments are perfect for the tree or to use instead of a bow on your gifts. Choose any shade of this jumbo yarn, make I-cord and then braid it into a wreath.

What you will need: RED HEART® Grande™: 1 ball 110 Aran Double Point Knitting Needles: Two 10mm [US 15] 1 yd (.9 m) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide green ribbon for each ornament, sewing needle and thread, binder clip, yarn needle GAUGE: Gauge is not necessary for this project.

Buy Yarn RED HEART® Grande™, Art E826 available in 5.29 oz (150 g) balls

Ornament measures 5” (13 cm) in diameter. Special Technique I-cord = Cast on 2 sts, k2, * do not turn work, slide both sts back to other end of needle and place needle with stitches in left hand. The yarn will be coming from the left stitch. Pulling the yarn so that it is snug, knit the two stitches from the left needle. Repeat from * until I-cord measures indicated length. Cut yarn leaving 12” (30.5 cm) tail. Pull through both sts. Notes Ornaments are made by knitting long I-cords which are then folded, braided and sewn together. One ball of yarn is enough to make 3 ornaments.

ORNAMENT Make an I-cord 50” (127cm) long. Fold I-cord into thirds. Clamp binder clip onto one end (one fold + one loose end). Begin braiding loosely, pulling out the loose end when it becomes tangled. At the end, pull the loose end through the loop created by the fold. Sew through this end to secure using sewing needle and thread. Remove binder clip and sew through the end to secure.

FINISHING Sew ends together forming a circle. Flatten the wreath so the braid lays flat. Make a bow with the ribbon and sew over the seam. Hanging Loop Sew one yarn end to back of ornament seam to form a loop. Weave in other yarn end. ABBREVIATIONS k = knit; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. ©2015 Coats & Clark

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What you will need: RED HEART® Grande™: 5 balls 110 Aran A RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins 313 Aran B Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 10mm [US 15], 36” [76 cm] long

Winter Wonderland Tree Skirt Knit this thoroughly modern tree skirt for a beautiful look that will be used year after year (even if you change your holiday color scheme). The bulky yarn is alternated with thinner yarn for a tree skirt that will work up quickly! If you have leftover yarn, see previous project Wreath Ornaments.

Yarn needle

Skirt measures 15” (38 cm) wide x 41” (104 cm) in circumference

GAUGE: 6 sts = 4” (10 cm); 9 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Notes: Tree Skirt is worked back and forth in rows so that it has an opening in the back.

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Special Abbreviation M1 = Make 1 stitch. With the right needle from the back of the work, pick up the strand between the last stitch knitted and the next stitch. Place this strand onto the left needle and knit through the back of the loop.

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

TREE SKIRT With A, cast on 60 sts. Rows 1 and 2: With A, knit. Row 3: With B, *K3, m1, k3; repeat from * to end of row—70 sts. Row 4: Purl. Rows 5 and 6: With A, knit. Row 7: With B, *K4, m1, k3; repeat from * to end of row —80 sts. Row 8: Purl. Rows 9 and 10: With A, knit. Row 11: With B, *K4, m1, k4; repeat from * to end of row s—90 sts. Row 12: Purl. Rows 13 and 14: With A, knit. Row 15: With B, *K5, m1, k4; repeat from * to end of row —100 sts. Continued...

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Row 16: Purl. Rows 17 and 18: With A, knit. Row 19: With B, *K5, m1, k5; repeat from * to end of row —110 sts. Row 20: Purl. Rows 21 and 22: With A, knit. Row 23: With B, *K6, m1, k5; repeat from * to end of row —120 sts. Row 24: Purl. Rows 25 and 26: With A, knit. Row 27: With B, *K6, m1, k6; repeat from * to end of row —130 sts. Row 28: Purl. Rows 29 and 30: With A, knit. Row 31: With B, *K7, m1, k6; repeat from * to end of row —140 sts. Row 32: Purl. Rows 33 and 34: With A, knit. Row 35: With B, *K7, m1, k7; repeat from * to end of row —150 sts. Row 36: Purl. Rows 37 and 38: With A, knit. Row 39: With B, *K8, m1, k7; repeat from * to end of row —160 sts. Row 40: Purl. Rows 41 and 42: With A, knit. Row 43: With B, *K8, m1, k8; repeat from * to end of row —170 sts. Row 44: Purl. Rows 45 and 46: With A, knit. Row 47: With B, *K9, m1, k8; repeat from * to end of row —180 sts. Row 48: Purl. Row 49: With A, knit. Bind off loosely.

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

FINISHING With yarn needle, weave in loose ends. To weave in A, pull apart and split in half. Weave each half in separate directions using yarn needle.

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What you will need: RED HEART® Holiday: 1 ball 1360 Aran/Gold Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6] Yarn needle, 16 oz (545 g) narrowmouth Mason jar GAUGE: Rounds 1-6=3½” (9 cm) in diameter. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

Buy Yarn RED HEART® Holiday, Art. E759 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 215 yd (197 m) balls

Sparkling Lace Jar Cozy Take an everyday Mason jar from ordinary to extraordinary with a lacy crochet cozy. Perfect for adding a soft touch to your decor or for decorating jars containing food gifts. Cozy measures 3½” (9 cm) in diameter and 6” (15 cm). NOTES 1. Jar cozy is worked from the bottom up in joined rounds, with right side always facing. 2. Test for fit periodically by inserting jar into cozy. Alter hook size if necessary to adjust fit. Special Stitches Dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] twice, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook. Dc3tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook. Fpdc = Front post double crochet. Yarn over, insert hook from the front side of the work to back and to front again around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through two loops (1 loop on hook). Special Technique Adjustable-ring method = Wrap yarn in 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. Pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring after a couple of rounds have been completed. Continued...

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COZY Make an adjustable ring. Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, 6 sc in adjustable ring; join with slip st in first sc. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, join with slip st in first hdc – 12 hdc. Round 3: * Ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, ch 2, slip st in next st; repeat from * around – 12 dc, 6 petals. Round 4: Slip st in each st to next ch 1 space, ch 1, * sc in next ch 1 space, ch 5; repeat from around, join with slip st in first sc – 6 ch-5 spaces. Round 5: Ch 1, * hdc in next sc, 5 hdc in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first hdc – 36 hdc. Round 6: Ch 1, * hdc in each of next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first hdc – 42 hdc. Round 7: Ch 1, working in back loops only, hdc in each hdc around, join with slip st in first hdc. Round 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each of next 2 sts, * [ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st] 3 times, ch 3, skip next 2 sts, dc in each of next 3 sts; repeat from * once more, [ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st] 3 times, ch 3, skip last 2 sts, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3 – 9 dc, 12 ch-3 spaces. Round 9: Ch 1, * hdc in next dc, fpdc in next dc, hdc in next dc, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 3 times, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first hdc – 6 hdc, 3 fpdc, 9 ch-3 spaces. Round 10: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in first st, 3 dc in each of next 2 sts, * sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] twice, 3 dc in each of next 3 sts; repeat from * once more, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] twice, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3 – 27 dc, 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 11: Ch 2, * (dc, ch 1) in each of next 8 dc, dc in next dc, sc in next ch-3 space, ©2015 Coats & Clark

ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first dc – 27 dc. Round 12: Ch 1, * hdc in each of next 8 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in each of next 8 sts, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first hdc – 48 hdc, 3 sc, 3 fpdc. Round 13: Ch 2, * [dc2tog over next 2 sts, ch 2] 4 times, fpdc in fpdc, [ch 2, dc2tog over next 2 sts] 4 times, skip sc; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first dc2tog – 24 dc2tog, 3 fpdc. Round 14: Ch 2, ** dc3tog over next (st, space, st), ch 2, dc in next space, ch 2, dc3tog over next (st, space, st), ch 2, fpdc in fpdc, ch 2, dc3tog over next (st, space, st), ch 2, dc in next space, ch 2, dc3tog over next (st, space, st), ch 1; repeat from ** around, join with slip st in first dc3tog – 12 dc3tog, 6 dc, 3 fpdc Round 15: Ch 2, ** dc2tog over next (st, space), skip dc, dc2tog over next (space, st), [ch 3, sc in next ch space] twice, ch 3, dc2tog over next (st, space), skip dc, dc2tog over next (space, st), ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 3; repeat from ** around, join with slip st in first dc2tog – 12 dc2tog, 15 ch-3 spaces. Round 16: Ch 2, * dc2tog over next 2 dc2tog, [ch 3, sc in next space] 3 times, ch 3, dc2tog over next 2 dc2tog, [ch 3, sc in next space] twice, ch 3; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first dc2tog – 6 dc2tog, 21 ch-3 spaces. Round 17: Slip st in next space, ch 1, sc in same space, (ch 3, sc) in each space around; ch 3, join with slip st in first sc – 21 ch-3 spaces. Round 18: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * skip next space, ([tr, ch 1] 5 times, tr) in next space, skip next space, sc in next space, skip next space, ([tr, ch 1] 5 times, tr) in next space, skip next space, sc in next sc; repeat from * twice more, replacing last sc with joining slip st in first sc – 6 fans.

Round 19: * Slip st in each to center space of fan, slip st in center space, ch 3, hdc in 3rd ch from hook; repeat from * 5 more times, slip st in each st to end, join with slip st in first slip st – 6 points. Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends. Stretch out points. ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; tr = treble crochet; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 316 Soft White A, 672 Spring Green B, 718 Shocking Pink C, 319 Cherry Red D and 512 Turqua E Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] Yarn needle, craft glue GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project.

Crochet Basket Ornament Here’s the perfect little ornament to give to all your crochet friends! Of course, people that don’t crochet will just think how cute it is. Basket measures 4” (10 cm) across and 2” (5 cm) long, not including handle.

BASKET With A, ch 14, leaving a long tail. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—13 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sc in skipped st; repeat from * across, turn. Skipping all ch-1 spaces, repeat Row 2 until piece measures 3¾” (9.5 cm) ending on a wrong side row. Last Row (right side): Ch 1, sc in each sc across skipping all ch-1 spaces, turn—13 sc. Handle Ch 25. With right side of Row 1 facing, and taking care not to twist ch, join with sl st in first foundation ch (near yarn tail), ch 1; working in back ridge loops, sl st in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

FINISHING Fold piece lengthwise with right side facing inward. With long tails and yarn needle, sew side seams and reinforce ends of handle. Turn Basket right side out, and gently push out corners for a rounded shape. Weave in ends. Balls of Yarn Wind small balls of each B, C, D and D, measuring 1” (2.5 cm) in diameter. Cut yarn leaving a long tail, and weave tail through center of ball. Apply craft glue to last strand to prevent unraveling. Arrange balls in basket. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch = chain; sc = single crochet; sl st(s) = slip stitches; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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What you will need: Red Heart® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 311 White A, 3901 Rouge B, 624 Tea Leaf C and 319 Cherry Red D Pattern only calls for small amounts of B, C & D. Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9] Yarn needle, 2 toothpicks, 2 round beads, craft glue Gauge is not critical for this project.

Knit Basket of Yarn Ornament This is the perfect ornament to give all your yarn loving friends, and even those who never touch a needle…they’ll remember that their “friend who knits” gave it to them. Finished basket measures 3½” x 3” (8.9 x 7.6 cm). Seed St (Worked over an odd number of sts) Row 1: K1 * p1, k1; repeat from * across. Repeat Row 1 for Seed st.

Basket With A, cast on 19 sts. Marking first row as the right side, work in Seed st until piece measures 2½” (6.4 cm) from beginning, end by working a wrong side row. Divide for Handle: Bind off first 8 sts, continue in pattern over next 3 sts (including st on needle after bind-off) for basket handle, bind off remaining 8 sts. Join yarn to remaining sts and work even until handle measures 4” (10 cm) or desired length for hanging. Bind off.

Finishing Fold basket in half and sew side seam. Sew end of handle to top edge of basket at seam. Sew bottom seam. Wind off a small ball (about 1” [2.5 cm] in diameter) each in B, C and D and arrange in basket. Pin or glue ends in place. Glue bead to tip of each toothpick for knitting needles and place in basket as desired. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C = colors A, B, C; K = knit; mm = millimeters; p = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver: 1 skein each of 319 Cherry Red A, 313 Aran B, and 341 Light Grey C. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 3.75mm [US 5] double-pointed needles (set of 5) and 4mm [US 6] double-pointed needles (set of 5) Stitch marker, waste yarn, yarn needle. GAUGE: 18 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 27 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette st (knit every round) with smaller needles. 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); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 236 yd (215 m), flecks 5 oz (141g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins

Christmas Morning Slipper Socks These knit socks are great for keeping toes comfy around the house. Of course, they can be worn inside boots for an extra layer of warmth. And socks are always a welcome gift! Directions are for a Women’s Small. Changes for Women’s Medium and Large are in parentheses. Finished Foot Circumference: 9 (10, 10½)” [23 (25.5, 26.5) cm] Finished Foot Length: 6 (6½, 7½)” [15 (16.5, 19) cm], including toe Finished Leg Length: 7¼ (8, 8¾)” [18.5 (20.5, 22) cm] Special Stitch ssk = Slip next two stitches as if to knit to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of sts, knit these sts together through back loop.

Pattern Stitch

2 x 2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts) Round 1 (Right Side): *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of round. Repeat this round for 2 x 2 Rib.

Special Technique

Grafting Thread yarn needle with long length of yarn. Hold the 2 needles in the left hand with wrong sides together. Keeping the yarn needle and yarn under the points of the knitting needles, graft the stitches together as follows: *1. Insert yarn needle through first st of front needle as if to knit and slip the st off. 2. Insert needle through 2nd st of front needle as if to purl, but leave the st on the needle. 3. Insert yarn through first st on back needle as if to purl and slip the st off. Continued...

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4. Insert yarn through 2nd stitch on back needle as if to knit, but leave st on needle. Repeat from * until all the sts are joined. Take care to draw yarn up so that gauge of grafting equals gauge of knitting. Fasten off. Weave in ends on wrong side. Notes 1. Each sock is worked in rounds from the cuff downwards. 2. The sock design, includes an “afterthought heel”. After cuff and leg are complete, half of a round is knit with waste yarn to allow heel to be worked later. 3. When foot and toe are complete, the waste yarn is carefully removed and the released stitches placed on needles to begin working heel.

SOCK (make 2) Cuff With larger needles and A, cast on 40 (44, 48) sts, Distribute sts over 4 needles, placing 10 (11, 12) sts on each needle. Place marker for beginning of round. Join, taking care not to twist sts. Prepare to work in rounds. Work in 2 x 2 Rib until piece measures about 1½” [4 cm] from beginning. Chart Pattern

Notes 1. Work the next nine rounds by following the written instructions or reading the chart. Read all rows of chart from right to left. 2. Carry colors not in use carefully across wrong side (inside) of sock. Join B. Rounds 1 and 2: With B, knit. Round 3: *With B, k3; with A, k1; repeat from * around. ©2015 Coats & Clark

Round 4: With A, k1; *with B, k1; with A, k3; repeat from * to last 3 sts; with B, k1; with A, k2. Join C. Round 5: *With B, k1; with C, k1; with B, k1; with A, k1; repeat from * around. Round 6: *With A, k1; with B, k1; with A, k1; with C, k1; repeat from * around. Round 7: *With C, k1; with A, k1; with C, k1; with B, k1; repeat from * around. Cut B. Round 8: *With A, k3; with C, k1; repeat from * around. Round 9: With C, k1; *with A, k1; with C, k3; repeat from * last 3 sts; with A, k1; with C, k2. Cut A.

Round 1: needle #1: K1, ssk, knit to end of needle. needle #2: Knit to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1. needle #3: K1, ssk, knit to end of needle. needle #4: Knit to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1—9 (10, 11) sts remain on each of the 4 needles. Round 2: Knit. Repeat last 2 rounds 3 (3, 4) more times—24 (28, 28) sts remain, 6 (7, 7) sts on each of the 4 needles. Slip the sts of needle #2 onto needle #1. Slip the sts of needle #3 onto needle #4, to have 2 needles with 12 (14, 14) sts on each needle. Graft these sts together (see Special Techniques)

Leg Change to larger needles. With C only, work in Stockinette st (knit every round) until piece measures about 7¼ (8, 8¾)” [18.5 (20.5, 22) cm] from beginning.

HEEL Carefully remove the waste yarn placing the released sts onto 4 needles, place first 10 (11, 12) sts from below the waste yarn on needle #1, the next 10 (11, 12) sts from below the waste yarn on needle #2, the next 10 (11, 12) sts from above the waste yarn on needle #3, and the remaining 10 (11, 12) sts from above the waste yarn on needle #4. Join A at beginning of needle #1. Round 1: [K20 (22, 24), pick up and knit 2 sts in the gap between top and bottom of heel opening] twice—44 (48, 52) sts. Rounds 2 and 3: Knit. If needed, rearrange sts so that there are 11 (12, 13) sts on each needle. Round 4 (decrease round): needle #1: K1, ssk, knit to end of needle. needle #2: Knit to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1. needle #3: K1, ssk, knit to end of needle. needle #4: Knit to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1—10 (11, 12) sts remain on each of the 4 needles.

Place Waste Yarn for Heel (to be worked later) Drop, but do not cut, C. With waste yarn, knit across first 20 (22, 24) sts. Slip these stitches back to the left needle(s). Drop and cut the waste yarn. Pick up C and knit across the waste yarn sts and then to the end of the round. Foot With C, work in Stockinette st until piece measures about 5 (5½, 6)” [12.5 (14, 15) cm] from the waste yarn that was placed for heel. Toe If needed, rearrange sts so that there are 10 (11, 12) sts on each needle.

Round 5: Knit. Repeat last 2 rounds 5 (5, 6) times—20 (24, 24) sts remain, 5 (6, 6) sts on each of the 4 needles. Repeat Round 4 (decrease round) 2 (4, 4) times—12 (16, 16) sts remain, 3 (4, 4) sts on each of the 4 needles. Slip the sts of needle #2 onto needle #1. Slip the sts of needle #3 onto needle #4, to have 2 needles with 6 (8, 8) sts on each needle. Graft these sts together (see Special Techniques)

FINISHING Weave in ends. Block socks. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, and C = Color A, Color B, and Color C; k = knit; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See next page for chart and alternate photo

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Grafting

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4-st repeat

319 Cherry Red (A) 313 Aran (B) 341 Light Grey (C)

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What you will need:

Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Use this wonderful decoration as an advent calendar. We’ve shown it with 12 mittens and 12 stockings that can be filled with goodies to enjoy each December day leading up to Christmas. This fun crochet project will be displayed year after year as part of your family tradition!

RED HEART® Super Saver®: 4 skeins 316 Soft White A, 1 skein each 718 Shocking Pink B, 672 Spring Green C, 319 Cherry Red E, 324 Bright Yellow F, 512 Turqua G, and 979 Mistletoe H

What you need continued

RED HEART® Holiday®: 2 balls 6060 Green/Green D

Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 4.25 mm [US G-6] and 6 mm [US J-10]

GAUGE: 4 sc = 1” (2.5 cm); 4 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) with smaller hook; 8 dc = 3½” (9 cm); 6 rows = 3½” (9 cm) with larger hook and 2 strands held together. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn RED HEART® Holiday®, Art. E759 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 215 yd (197 m) balls

Yarn needle, stitch marker, 24 red ½” (12 mm) buttons, 30” wooded rod Wall Hanging measures 24” wide x 30” long (61 x 76 cm). Special Stitches fan = 6 tr in indicated 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. sc5tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] 5 times, yarn over and draw through all 6 loops on hook. Special Technique Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. Notes 1. Wall hanging is made from backdrop, tree, and ornaments. Backdrop is made in rows with rod pocket for inserting dowel or curtain rod. Tree and Star are made separately and sewn to wall hanging. Stocking and Mitten ornaments are made separately with a loop to hang them from buttons. 2. Use larger hook and hold 2 strands of yarn together for backdrop and tree. All other pieces are made with smaller hook and single strand of yarn. Continued...

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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.

WALL HANGING

Backdrop With larger hook and 2 strands of A held together, ch 62. Row 1 (wrong side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn—61 sc. Row 2 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each st, turn—62 dc. Row 3: Ch 1, skip first st, *dc in next st, slip st in next st; repeat from * across working last slip st in top of beginning ch, turn. Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. Rows 5–58: Repeat last 2 rows 27 times. Row 59: Repeat Row 3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Lower Edging Row 1 (right side): With right side of Row 1 facing and working in opposite side of foundation ch, join 2 strands of B with sc in first ch, sc in each ch across, turn—61 sts. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across; change to C, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across; change to B, turn. Row 4: Repeat Row 2. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, *skip next 2 sts, fan in next st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Tree

Bottom section With larger hook and 2 strands of D held together, ch 25. Row 1 (wrong side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn—24 sc.

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * across, turn— 36 dc. Rows 3–7: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. Rows 8–11: Ch 3, dc in first st (base of ch 3), dc in each st to beginning ch, 2 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—44 dc. Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, *skip next 2 sts, fan in next st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tree Base With smaller hook and E, ch 17. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—16 sc. Rows 2–22: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st, turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Middle section With larger hook and 2 strands of D held together, ch 19. Rows 1–4: Repeat Rows 1–4 of bottom section—27 dc. Rows 5–12: Repeat Row 8 of bottom section—43 dc. Row 13: Repeat Row 12 of bottom section. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Top section With larger hook and 2 strands of D held together, ch 4. Row 1 (right side): Work 5 dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch count as first dc), turn—6 dc. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn—8 dc. Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in last 3 sts, turn—10 dc. Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in last 4 sts, turn—12 dc. Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in last 5 sts, turn—14 dc. Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. Rows 9–15: Repeat Row 8 of bottom section—28 dc. Row 16: Repeat Row 12 of bottom section. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Star With smaller hook and F, ch 2. Round 1 (right side): Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook—5 sc. Do not join. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st; join with slip st in first sc—10 sc. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in first sc—20 sc. Round 4: *Ch 6, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch, skip next 3 sts, slip st in next st; repeat from * 4 times; join with slip st in first ch of beginning ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stocking (make 12) Make 2 stockings in each of the following color sequences: Stocking 1: 8 rounds with B, 4 rounds with G Stocking 2: 8 rounds with G, 4 rounds with B Stocking 3: all rounds with H Stocking 4: 9 rounds with C, 3 rounds with A Stocking 5: 5 rounds with E, 3 rounds with C, 4 rounds with A Stocking 6: [2 rounds with C, 1 round with E] 3 times, 3 rounds with E With smaller hook, ch 6. Round 1 (right side): 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 ch, 2 sc in last ch—12 sc. Do not join. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed. Continued...

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LW4836 Christmas Tree Wall Hanging

Round 2: Work 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts—18 sc. Rounds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around. Round 5: Sc in first 3 sts, [sc2tog] 6 times, sc in last 3 sts—12 sc. Rounds 6–11: Sc in each st around. Round 12: Working in front loops only, loosely slip st in each st around, (slip st, ch 6, slip st) in first slip st (hanging loop made). Fasten off tightly.

Mitten 5: 5 rounds with E, 3 rounds with C, 4 rounds with A Mitten 6: 4 rounds with B, 1 round with A, 1 round with [next 2 sts with B, next st with A] around, 1 round with [next st with B, next 2 sts with A] around, 5 rounds with B With smaller hook, ch 2. Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around— 12 sc. Round 3: Sc in each st around. Round 4: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * twice—15 sc. Rounds 5–7: Sc in each st around. Round 8: Sc in next 7 sts, 5 dc in front loop of next st, sc in next 7 sts—14 sc and 5 dc. Round 9: Sc in next 7 sts; working in back loops only, sc5tog (thumb made), sc in next 7 sts—15 sc. Round 10: Sc in each st around. Round 11: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * twice—12 sc. Round 12: Repeat Round 12 of stocking.

FINISHING

Mitten (make 12) Make 2 mittens in each of the following color sequences: Mitten 1: all rounds with H Mitten 2: [2 rounds with E, 2 rounds with A] 3 times Mitten 3: 4 rounds with C, 1 round with B, 1 round with C, 1 round with B, 5 rounds with C Mitten 4: 4 rounds with G, 3 rounds with C, 5 rounds with G ©2015 Coats & Clark

Fold last 3 rows of backdrop to wrong side and sew across long edge to form a rod pocket. Use photograph as a guide for placement of all pieces. Weave in ends. Arrange stockings and mittens on tree sections as follows: 9 pieces on each of bottom and middle sections and 6 pieces on top section. Pin a safety pin or marker where each button will be sewn. Sew all buttons in place. With rows positioned vertically, center lower edge of tree base on Row 2 of backdrop and sew in place. Slightly overlap bottom section of tree on top edge of tree base, pin in place and sew. Repeat to attach middle and top sections, overlapping previously sewn section.

Sew star on top section. Hang stockings and mittens on buttons. Weave in any remaining 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); tr = treble (triple) crochet; ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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ORNAMENT HANGERS

Ornaments measure: 4” x 4” [10 cm x 10 cm] round

LW4843

NOTES Instructions are for both Ornament versions, knit (A) and crochet (B). Follow steps 1.-4. using images as a guide.

What you will need:

ORNAMENT

RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 505 Aruba Sea A and 319 Cherry Red B

WRAPPING STYROFOAM® BALLS

Supplies: 2 – 4” [10 cm] round Styrofoam® brand balls 2 – 5mm [US 8] 6”-7” [15 cm-18 cm] long hardwood DoublePointed Knitting Needles (or desired size and materials) 1 – 6.5 mm [US K-10½] metal Crochet Hook (or desired size and materials) 2 – ⅝” [15 mm] wood round beads 6 – ¾” [19 mm] buttons – (3 white and 3 red) Tacky Glue Scissors

Wrap the yarn (A) or (B) around the Styrofoam® ball making sure there are no gaps creating a solid covering. Every few wraps, tighten and twist the yarn to prevent the yarn from slipping off the ball.

Hook & Needle Ornaments Create ornaments that reflect your love of crochet and knitting! These crafty ornaments are great for getting the kids in on the tree trimming preparations (with a little help from you).

FINISHING

WRAPPING COMPLETED

2. With (A) and (B) cut a 16” [41 cm] piece of yarn. Fold yarn in half and tie a knot 1¼” [3 cm] from the top loop. Thread the yarn ends through the 3 red buttons (A,) and the 3 white buttons (B). Tie a knot at the bottom of the 3 buttons. Attach the two stands of yarn under the buttons to the wrapped ornament by weaving the strands in and out at the top of the ornament and tie a secure knot under the buttons. Weave in loose ends and secure in place with a small drop of Tacky Glue under the buttons.

1. Continue in this manner until the entire Styrofoam® ball is covered. Cut yarn and tuck the end under the wrapped yarn. Glue in place with a small drop of Tacky Glue.

3. (A) Insert double-pointed knitting needles in the strands of yarn on the front of the ornament. Slip wooden beads over ends of needles. (B) Insert crochet hook in the strands of yarn on the front of the ornament. ABBREVIATIONS A = Color A; B = Color B; cm = centimeters; mm = millimeters.

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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.

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Fur Top Holiday Stockings 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. Continued...

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LW4874 Fur Top Holiday Stockings

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.

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 ©2015 Coats & Clark

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. 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. See next page for alternate photo

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knitting LW4875

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 319 Cherry Red A RED HEART® Boutique Fur™:1 ball 9100 Polar B Susan Bates® Double pointed needles: One set 9mm [US 13] Stitch marker, yarn needle GAUGE: 9 sts = 4” (10 cm); 19 rows = 4” (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge given.

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), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins

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North Pole Pot Cozy Knit a cozy for your poinsettia or other plants with Santa-inspired fur trim. It’s also the perfect way to upgrade a plant you give as a hostess gift Fits a 1.75 gallon/66 liter black grower pot Finished circumference: 25” (64 cm) Height: 8½” (22 cm)

COZY With two strands of A held together, cast on 50 sts. Arrange sts evenly around three double-pointed needles. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1: *K2, P2; repeat from * around. Round 2: *P2, K2; repeat from * around. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until work measures 7½” (19 cm). Change to B. Round 1: Knit around. Repeat Round 1 until work measures 8½” (22 cm). Bind off.

FINISHING With yarn needle, weave in any loose ends. Abbreviations A = Color A; B = Color B; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 ball each 319 Cherry Red A, 718 Shocking Pink B, and 672 Spring Green C Plastic wrap, white glue, gallon zip top bag, bowl, Styrofoam® cones in 3 sizes, assorted buttons, tweezers (optional), hot glue gun with glue (optional), Susan Bates® pompom maker (optional)

DIY Cone Trees Collect your supplies and have a fun afternoon of easy crafting. These trees have modern homecrafted style and will add a lighthearted note to your holiday décor! Directions are written for small cone with changes for medium and large cones in parentheses. If only one measurement is given, it applies to all sizes. FINISHED SIZES: Small: 6” (15 cm) tall Medium: 9” (23 cm) tall Large: 12” (30 cm) tall

OPEN WORK WRAPPED TREE 1. Wrap Styrofoam® cone with plastic wrap, covering the entire cone. 2. Pour ½ cup of white glue and ½ cup of water into gallon zip top bag. Close bag and knead mix with hands to combine the water and glue. 3. Cut 2 (4, 9) pieces of desired color of yarn, each 2 yds (1.8 m) long. You may use one yarn color or mix different colors together. Note: We used A for the small open work tree and B and C for the medium open work tree. 4. Place yarn pieces in bag and knead to coat the yarn. Place the bag in the bowl to avoid spilling while working. 5. Remove 1 piece of yarn from glue, gently squeezing the excess glue from the yarn using your thumb and forefinger. Re-seal the bag. Wrap the yarn around the cone in a loose spiral, leaving open spaces. Allow yarn to dry for 1 hour. 6. Repeat step 5 until cone is covered as desired. 7. When tree is dry, gently remove yarn and plastic wrap from cone. Remove plastic wrap from inside tree. If small pieces of glue remain, use tweezers to remove them. 8. Use hot glue or remaining undiluted white glue to attach buttons to tree. Optional: Make a pompom to decorate the top of the tree. Continued...

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SOLID WRAPPED TREE Repeat steps 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 of Open Work Wrapped Tree Note: We used A and C for the large solid wrapped tree. 4. Place yarn pieces in bag and knead to coat the yarn. Place the bag in the bowl to avoid spilling while working. 5. Remove 1 piece of each color yarn being used from glue, gently squeezing the excess glue from the yarn using your thumb and forefinger. Line the yarn ends up so the colors are stacked on top of each other and slowly wrap them around the tree in a tight spiral, adding additional pieces of each color as needed. 6. When tree is dry, gently remove yarn and plastic wrap from cone. Gently remove plastic wrap from inside tree. 7. Use hot glue or remaining undiluted white glue to attach buttons to tree. Optional: Make a pompom to decorate the top of the tree. Abbreviations A = Color A; B = Color B; C = Color C; cm = centimeters; m = meters; yd(s) = yard(s).

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crochet LW4869

What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins 316 Soft White A, 1 skein each 319 Cherry Red B, 706 Perfect Pink C, 718 Shocking Pink D, 726 Coral E, 672 Spring Green F, 505 Aruba Sea G, 358 Lavender H, and 512 Turqua I Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle GAUGE: 1 ornament motif = 4½” wide x 5½” long (11.5 x 14 cm); Rounds 1–3 = 3½” (9 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Retro Ornament Throw This festive throw takes a spin into the sixties with a pattern that resembles glass ornaments. The ornaments are joined into strips with the light background setting off the bright colors. Tails from the strips are gathered into tassels. Throw measures 45” wide x 55” long (114.5 x 139.5 cm). Special Stitches bphdc (back post half 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 all 3 loops. Skip the stitch “in front of” the Bpdc. dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. Special Techniques Join with Bphdc = Place slip knot on hook, 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 all 3 loops. Skip the stitch “in front of” the bpdc. Join with dc = Place slip knot on hook, yarn over, insert hook in indicated space, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over, draw through 2 loops] twice. Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook

Color Sequences

Make 84 ornaments in the following color sequences: Ornament 1 (make 5): B, E, and D Ornament 2 (make 5): C, B, and E Ornament 3 (make 6): D, C, and B Ornament 4 (make 5): E, D, and C Ornament 5 (make 5): E, B, and D Continued...

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Ornament 6 (make 5): C, E, and B Ornament 7 (make 6): D, C, and E Ornament 8 (make 5): B, D, and C Ornament 9 (make 5): F, G, and H Ornament 10 (make 5): G, H, and I Ornament 11 (make 6): H, I, and F Ornament 12 (make 5): I, F, and G Ornament 13 (make 5): H, G, and I Ornament 14 (make 5): G, I, and F Ornament 15 (make 6): I, F, and H Ornament 16 (make 5): F, H, and G Notes 1. Throw is made of 84 ornament motifs worked in joined rounds with right side facing. Ornaments are joined into Strips which are arranged as shown in Assembly Diagram and joined 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. 3. When instructed to work into a stitch or space “2 rounds below”, work into the round numbered 2 less than the current round. For example, if you are working Round 3, a stitch “2 rounds below” is in Round 3 – 2 = Round 1. 4. Beginning and ending tails of Strips are gathered into tassels.

THROW

Ornament (make 84 as shown in Color Sequence) With first color, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—12 dc. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1), hdc in next st, [ch 1, hdc in next st] 10 times, ch 1; change to 2nd color; join with slip st in

2nd ch of beginning ch—12 hdc and 12 ch-1 spaces. Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st as join, working in front of first ch-1 space, dc in next st 2 rounds below, [2 dc in next st, working in front of next ch-1 space, dc in next st 2 rounds below] 11 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—36 dc. Fasten off. Weave in end. Round 4: Join 3rd color with Bphdc around any st, Bphdc around each remaining st; join with slip st in top of beg Bphdc—36 hdc. Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same st as join, hdc in next 2 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts] 3 times, (hdc, dc) in next st, dc in next st, 2 tr in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts] 4 times, (hdc, dc) in next st, dc in next st, 2 tr in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—34 hdc, 8 dc, and two 4-tr groups. Fasten off. Strip (make 12) Refer to Assembly Diagram for ornament placement. Hold each ornament with right side facing. Leave a long tail at beginning and end of each round. With A, ch 1. Round 1 (right side): Working across first edge, slip st in 3rd tr of any 4-tr group of first ornament, slip st in next 24 sts, *ch 5, slip st in 3rd tr of any 4-tr group of next ornament, slip st in next 24 sts; repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, slip st in 3rd tr of any 4-tr group of first ornament, slip st in next 24 sts, ch 2; working across other edge, slip st in each st across same ornament, slip st in bottom loop of next 5 ch, **slip st in each st across next ornament, slip st in bottom loop of next 5 ch; repeat from ** 4 times, slip st in each st across last ornament; join with slip st in first ch—380 slip sts, 30 ch, 1 ch-1 space, and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off. Round 2: With right side facing, join A with dc in ch-1 space, 2 dc in same space,

*[dc2tog] twice, [dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] twice, dc in next 5 sts, [dc2tog] twice, dc in next 5 ch, repeat from * 5 times, [dc2tog] twice, [dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] twice, dc in next 5 sts, [dc2tog] twice, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space, **[dc2tog] twice, [dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] twice, dc in next 5 sts, [dc2tog] twice, dc in each of next 5 ch, repeat from ** 5 times, [dc2tog] twice, [dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] twice, dc in next 5 sts, [dc2tog] twice, 3 dc in ch-1 space, ch 1; join with slip st in first dc—392 dc, 1 ch-1 space, and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off. ASSEMBLY Arrange Strips as shown in Assembly Diagram. Leave a long tail at beginning and end of each row. Joining Row for Strips A and B: With right side facing and working in back loops, join A with sc in first dc after ch-1 space of Strip A, sc in next 13 dc; hold Strips A and B with wrong sides together, working through both thicknesses and in inner loops (back loop of Strip A and front loop of Strip B), sc in next dc of Strip A and first dc after ch-2 space of Strip B, sc in each dc across to ch-2 space of Strip A, skip ch-2 space; working in back loops only, sc in last 14 dc of Strip B; leave ch-1 space unworked—210 sc. Fasten off. Joining Row for Strips B and C: With wrong side facing and working in front loops, join A with sc in first dc after ch-1 space of Strip C, sc in next 13 dc; hold Strips B and C together, working through both thicknesses and in inner loops (back loop of Strip B and front loop of Strip C), sc in first dc after ch-2 space of Strip B and next dc of Strip C, sc in each dc across to ch-2 space of Strip C, skip ch-2 space; working in back loops only, sc in last 14 dc of Strip B; leave ch-1 space unworked—210 sc. Fasten off. Repeat last 2 rows to join remaining Strips as follows: Strips C and D, E and F, G and H, I and J, K

and L: work Joining Row for Strips A and B Strips D and E, F and G, H and I, J and K: work Joining Row for Strips B and C

FINISHING Edging With right side of unworked edge of Strip A facing and working in back loops only, join A with sc in first dc, sc in each dc across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through end of Strip. Repeat on unworked edge of Strip L. Tassels Cut six 24” (61 cm) strands of each of B, C, D, and E. Make 6 hanks, each containing 1 strand of each color. With right side of Strip A facing, thread each end of hank between first 2 dc on each side of ch-1 space of Round 2. Pull ends to close space and with See next page for assembly diagram and alternate photo

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A tails held with hank, tie an overhand knot. Repeat with each hank in end of Strips C, E, G, I, and K. Repeat with F, G, H, and I, threading through ch-2 spaces of Strips B, D, F, H, J,

and L. Trim tassels evenly to desired length. 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); tr = treble (triple) crochet; ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

LW4869 RETRO ORNAMENT THROW Strip B

Strip D

Strip F

Strip H

Strip J

Strip L

1 10 2

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Strip C

Strip E

Strip G

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What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 3 skeins 1909 Holly Berry Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 6.0mm [US 10] 36” long Yarn needle GAUGE: 17 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 17 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Wave Pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

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

Reversible Wave Throw Cuddle up in front of the fireplace wrapped in this wonderful wave stitch throw. It has the added advantage of being reversible! And it’s the perfect gift for someone who has everything! Throw measures 44” wide x 56” long [112 cm x 142 cm]. SPECIAL STITICHES K2tog = Knit 2 sts together. ssk = Slip, slip, knit. Slip next two stitches one at a time knitwise to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of sts, knit these sts together through the back loop. Sl 1 = Slip 1 st purlwise with yarn to the back at beginning of each row. K1tbl = Knit 1 st through the back loop. P1tbl = Purl 1 st through the back loop. NOTE Throw is worked back and forth in rows on circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches. Do not join. When working Wave Pattern, the stitch count remains the same on every row—125 sts. TIPS & HINTS Join a new ball of yarn when there are approximately 6” [15 cm] of yarn left from the old ball, also leaving a 6” [15 cm] tail of yarn with the joined yarn. Weave these ends in neatly on the wrong side of the fabric in a zigzag pattern for a few inches, and then trim off excess.

THROW Cast on 125 sts. Work in Wave Pattern until piece measures 56” [142 cm] from cast on edge—246 Rows total. Continued...

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Wave Pattern Row 1 (Right Side): Sl 1, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, knit until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1—125 sts Row 2 (Wrong Side): Sl 1, p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, knit until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice—125 sts Row 3: Repeat Row 1 Row 4: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, purl until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice—125 sts Row 5: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, p5, k2tog, yo; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1—125 sts. Row 6: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, p2, k5; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 7: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, p4, k2tog, k1, yo; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 8: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, p3, k4; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 9: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, p3, k2tog, k2, yo; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 10: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, p4, k3; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 11: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, p2, k2tog, k3, yo; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 12: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, p5, k2; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 13: Sl 1, *[k1tbl, p1] twice, k2tog, k4, yo; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 14: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, p6, k1; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 15: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k2tog, k5, yo; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 16: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, p7; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 17: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, ssk, p5; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. ©2015 Coats & Clark

Row 18: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, k5, p2; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 19: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, k1, ssk, p4; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 20: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, k4, p3; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 21: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, k2, ssk, p3; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 22: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, k3, p4; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 23: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, k3, ssk, p2; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 24: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, k2, p5; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 25: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, k4, ssk, p1; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 26: Sl 1, *[p1tbl, k1] twice, p6; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Row 27: Sl 1, *k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, k5, ssk; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k1. Row 28: Sl 1, *p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, p7; repeat from * until 4 sts remain; [p1tbl, k1] twice. Rows 29-244: Repeat Rows 5-28, nine more times. Rows 245-246: Repeat Rows 1-2. On Row 2, bind off all sts.

FINISHING Weave in all ends and block lightly. ABBREVIATIONS K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; st = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; tog = together; yo = yarn over needle; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins 319 Cherry Red A, 1 skein each 979 Mistletoe B, 672 Spring Green C, and 368 Paddy Green D Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8] Yarn needle GAUGE: 14 dc = 5” (12.5 cm); 7 rows = 4½” (11.5 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Holly Table Runner Trim a crocheted table runner with holly leaves and berries to display for the holidays. This heartwarming touch is the perfect way to set the stage for festive meals or just sitting around the table with family and friends. Table runner measures 16” wide x 60” long (40.5 x 152.5 cm). Notes Runner is worked back and forth in rows. To lengthen or shorten runner, work as many repeats of Rows 22 and 23 as desired, then continue with Row 72. Special Stitch dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch or space, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

RUNNER With A, ch 9. Row 1 (right side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch count as first dc) and in each ch across, turn—7 dc. Row 2 (openwork row): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across ending last repeat in top of beginning ch, turn—4 dc and 3 ch-1 spaces. Row 3 (increase row): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in first ch-1 space, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—11 dc. Row 4: Repeat Row 2—6 dc and 5 ch-1 spaces. Row 5 (increase row): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in first ch-1 space, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each ch-1 space and dc across to last dc before beginning ch, 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—15 dc. Row 6–19: Repeat last 2 rows 7 times—43 dc. Continued...

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Row 20: Repeat Row 2—22 dc and 21 ch-1 spaces. Row 21: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last ch-1 space, 2 dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—45 dc. Row 22: Repeat Row 2—23 dc and 22 ch-1 spaces. Row 23: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn— 45 dc. Rows 24–71: Repeat last 2 rows 24 times. Row 72: Repeat Row 2. Row 73: Ch 3, working first “leg” in next ch-1 space and 2nd “leg” in next dc, [dc2tog] 2 times, dc in each ch-1 space and dc across to ch-1 space before last dc, working first “leg” in next ch-1 space and 2nd “leg” in next dc, dc2tog, working first “leg” in last ch-1 space and 2nd “leg” in 3rd ch of beginning ch, dc2tog, turn—41 dc. Row 74: Repeat Row 2—21 dc and 20 ch-1 spaces. Rows 75–90: Repeat last 2 rows 8 times—5 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces. Row 91: Ch 3, working first “leg” in next ch-1 space and 2nd “leg” in next dc, dc2tog, dc in each ch-1 space and dc across to last ch-1 space working first “leg” in last ch-1 space and 2nd “leg” in 3rd ch of beginning ch, dc2tog, turn—7 dc. Row 92: Repeat Row 2—4 dc and 3 ch-1 spaces. Row 93: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Fasten off. Border Round 1 (right side): With right side facing and working in ends of rows, join B with slip st in first row, *5 dc in next openwork row, slip st in next row*; repeat from * to * across first side, **5 dc in next ch-1 space, slip st in next st; repeat from ** twice; working across ©2015 Coats & Clark

other side, slip st in first row; repeat from * to * to last row; working in opposite side of foundation ch, skip first ch, ***5 dc in next ch-1 space, slip st in next ch; repeat from *** twice; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off. Leaf (make 11 - 4 with C and 7 with C) Ch 16. Row 1 (right side): Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch (stem made), sc in next 11 chs, 3 sc in next ch, working in opposite side of foundation ch, skip first ch, sc in next 11 ch, turn—25 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, *hdc next sc, (dc, ch 2, slip st) in next sc, sc in next sc*; repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in next sc, ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * to * 2 times, hdc next sc, (dc, ch 2, slip st) in next sc, sc2tog. Fasten off. Berry (make 10) With A, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING Use photograph as a guide for stitching. With contrasting shade of C or D, embroider veins on each leaf with back stitches across length and straight stitches worked diagonal to back stitches. Sew leaves and berries at each end of runner or where desired. 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 parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 979 Mistletoe Susan Bates® Double pointed needles: One set 4mm [US 6] Susan Bates® Easy pompom maker, 1.75” (4.4 cm) diameter Yarn needle GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project.

Holiday Bottle Beanies Turn a simple bottle of wine into a jolly holiday accent just by adding a cute knit hat! It’s the perfect idea for when you give holiday spirits! Bottle Beanies measure 3” (7.5 cm) around brim and 6” (15 cm) in length. Notes 1. Bottle Beanie is worked from the top down, beginning with an I-cord, then increasing and working in the round on double pointed needles towards the brim. 2. 1 skein of yarn is enough to make several Bottle Beanies. Special Technique I-cord = Cast on 3 sts, * k3, do not turn work, slip all sts back to left needle; repeat from * until I-cord measures indicated length. Special Abbreviations M1 = Make 1 (Increase) – Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and work strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole, and knitting it.

BOTTLE Beanies Work I-cord for 1½” (4 cm). Begin Increases Continue to work as for I-cord, sliding sts back onto left needle after each round, while working increases as follows: Round 1: K1, M1, k2 – 4 sts. Rounds 2 & 3: Knit. Round 4: K1, M1, k3 – 5 sts. Rounds 5 & 6: Knit. Round 7: K1, M1, k4 – 6 sts. Divide sts onto 3 double pointed needles, placing 3 sts on each needle. Rounds 8 and 9: Knit. Round 10: [K1, M1, k1] 3 times (once on each of 3 needles) – 9 sts, 3 sts on each needle. Continued...

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Rounds 11 and 12: Knit. Round 13: [K1, M1, K2] 3 times – 12 sts, 4 sts on each needle. Rounds 14 and 15: Knit. Round 16: [K1, M1, K3] 3 times – 15 sts, 5 sts on each needle. Rounds 17 and 18: Knit. Round 19: [K1, M1, K4] 3 times – 18 sts, 6 sts on each needle. Knit evenly until Bottle Beanie measures 5” (12.5 cm) in length. Brim Next round: * K1, p1; repeat from * around. Repeat the last round until hat measure 6” (15 cm) in length. Bind off.

FINISHING Make a pompom and sew to top of hat. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS k = knit; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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Scrubby measures about 8” [20.5 cm] wide at widest and 9½” [24 cm] long, not including hanging loop.

LW5018

Notes 1. Tree is worked from the lower edge upwards. 2. Optional garland is worked onto finished tree, using crochet hook and surface slip stitch.

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 620 Lime A, and 905 Cherry B

Special Technique surface slip st = Hold yarn on back side of piece, insert hook from front to back through fabric and draw up a loop (1 loop on hook), *a short distance from previous insertion point, insert hook from front to back and draw ¬¬¬ loop through fabric and through loop on hook; repeat from * as desired.

Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4mm [US 6] Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10] (for garland, optional) Yarn needle GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

TREE

Buy Yarn RED HEART® Scrubby™, Art. E833 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 92 yd (85 m) balls

Christmas Tree Scrubby Knit this triangle tree for a hostess gift or for a stocking stuffer. Garland is added with slip stitches using a crochet hook. You’ll love this unique yarn that feels good on the skin and helps you get dishes clean more easily. It can be washed by machine and air dries quickly.

Stand With B, cast on 16 sts. Work in Garter stitch (knit every row) until piece measures about 2” [5 cm] from beginning. Leave stitches on left needle and cut B, leaving a tail about 4” [10 cm] long to weave in later.

Tree Attach A to first st on left needle. Row 1: Cast on 10 sts to the left needle, knit across the 10 new sts, knit across the 16 stand sts—26 sts. Row 2: Cast on 10 sts to the left needle, knit across the 10 new sts, knit across the remaining 26 sts—36 sts. Rows 3–5: Work in Garter stitch for 3 rows. Row 6 (decrease row): K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog—34 sts.

Rows 7–10: Repeat Rows 3–6 once—32 sts. Rows 11–15: Work in Garter stitch for 5 rows. Row 16: Repeat Row 6—30 sts. Rows 7–22: Repeat Rows 11–16—28 sts. Rows 23–25: Work in Garter stitch for 3 rows. Row 26: Repeat Row 6—26 sts. Rows 27–42: Repeat Rows 23–26 four times—18 sts. Row 43: Knit. Row 44: Repeat Row 6—16 sts. Rows 45–50: repeat Rows 43 and 44 three times—10 sts. Row 51: [K2tog] 5 times—5 sts. Row 52: K2tog, k1, k2tog—3 sts. Row 53: K3tog—1 st. Do not fasten off. Hanging Loop Row 1: Cast on 15 sts for hanging loop, knit the 15 new sts, knit the last st—16 sts. Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew end of hanging loop to top of tree.

GARLAND (optional) With crochet hook, join B to side of tree near tip. Referring to photograph for placement, work surface slip st zigzag lines back and forth across tree. Keep stitches slightly loose so they stay on the surface. FINISHING Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS A and B = Color A and Color B; k = knit; k2tog = knit next 2 stitches together; k3tog = knit next 3 stitches together; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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Scrubby measures about 5” [12.5 cm] wide and widest and 6” [15 cm] tall, not including hanging loop. Notes 1. Scrubby is worked in joined rounds, with same side facing at all times. Do not turn at the end of rounds 2. Yarn quantities are sufficient to make both ornaments. 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 the stitch. Proceed with new color. Cut old color.

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What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 258 Orange A, 709 Bubblegum B, and 905 Cherry C Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]

Special Stitches Cl (2 treble crochet cluster) = *[Yarn over] twice, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice; repeat from * once more, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Bpdc (back post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from back side of work to front and to back again around the post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Skip the stitch “in front of” the Bpdc.

Yarn needle GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

Buy Yarn RED HEART® Scrubby™, Art. E833 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 92 yd (85 m) balls

Retro Ornament Scrubby If you love the Retro Ornament Throw (page 70), you’ll want to make this scrubby inspired by the same glass ornament shape. It’s crocheted with unique polyester yarn that can be washed by machine and air dries quickly. Ideal as a hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

Special Technique Join with Bpdc (join with back post double crochet) = Place slip knot on hook, yarn over, insert hook from back side of work to front and to back again around the post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Skip the stitch “in front of” the Bpdc. Color Sequence for Ornament #1: Work 1 round each with A, B, A, C, C, and B. Color Sequence for Ornament #2: Work 1 round each with C, A, C, B, A, and C. ORNAMENT (make 2 – 1 in each color sequence) With first color, ch 4; join with slip st in first

ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 more dc in ring changing to 2nd color in last dc; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—12 dc. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first hdc, ch 1), hdc in next st, [ch 1, hdc in next st] 10 times, ch 1 and change to 3rd color; join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-3—12 hdc and 12 ch-1 spaces. Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), 2hdc in next ch-1 space, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next ch-1 space] 11 times changing to 4th color in last hdc; join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-2—36 hdc. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts] 11 times, do not change color; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—48 dc. Fasten off. Round 5: With right side facing, join 5th color with Bpdc around any st, Bpdc around each remaining st and change to 6th color in last st; join with slip st in top of first Bpdc—48 Bpdc. Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same st as joining, hdc in next st, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] 10 times, dc in next st, tr in next st, Cl in each of next 2 sts, tr in next st, dc in next st, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] 10 times; join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch—69 sts. Do not fasten off. Hanging Loop: Ch 12, slip st in same st as joining. Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, and C = Color A, Color B, and Color C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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Scrubby measures about 6” [15 cm] across face and 8½” [21.5 cm] long, not including hanging loop.

LW5009

Notes Scrubby is worked in nine pieces that are sewn together to form snowman. The mouth is embroidered with French knots.

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 10 Coconut A, 620 Lime B, and 905 Cherry C, and small amounts of 258 Orange D, and 12 Black E Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] Yarn needle GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

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Snowman Scrubby Whether you use him in the bath or at the kitchen sink, this jolly fellow can’t help but make it more fun! He’s crocheted with this unique polyester yarn that can be washed by machine and air dries quickly. He’s the perfect hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

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 remains on hook). Skip the stitch “behind” the Fpdc. Fpsc (front post single crochet) = Insert hook from front to back and to front again around post of indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on your hook. Skip the stitch “behind” the Fpsc. 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. sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

HEAD With A, 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-3—12 dc. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), Fpdc around beginning ch of Round 1, 2 Fpdc around each of next 11 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning ch3—24 dc. Round 3: Ch 3, 2 Fpdc around next st, [Fpdc around next st, 2 Fpdc around next st] 11 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3—36 dc. Round 4: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, 2 Fpdc around next st, [Fpdc around each of next 2 sts, 2 Fpdc around next st] 11 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3—48 dc. Round 5: Ch 3, Fpdc around each of next 2 sts, 2 Fpdc around next st, [Fpdc around each of next 3 sts, 2 Fpdc around next st] 11 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3—60 dc. Round 6: Ch 3, Fpdc around each of next 3 sts, 2 Fpdc around next st, [Fpdc around each of next 4 sts, 2 Fpdc around next st] 11 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3—72 dc. Round 7: Ch 1, Fpsc around beginning ch-3 of Round 6, Fpsc around each remaining st; join with slip st in first st. Fasten off. Continued...

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LW5009 Snowman Scrubby

EYE (make 2) With E, ch 4, slip st in first ch. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the long tail all the way through the slip st and pull tightly. Using photograph as a guide, sew eyes to head taking care to work sewing stitches near the surface so they do not show on back of head. MOUTH With E, using photograph as a guide, embroider 7 French knots in a curve for smile. Cover (to hide French knots on back of head): With A, ch 13. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew cover to back of head, covering the back of the French knots.

NOSE With D, ch 7. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc2tog, sc in last 3 sc—5 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc2tog, sc in last 2 sc—4 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, [sc2tog] twice—2 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew side edges together to form a cone. Using photograph as a guide, sew nose to head.

HAT (make 2) Cuff (make 1 for each hat) With C, ch 18. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch count as first dc) and in each ch across—16 dc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, [Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st] 7 times, dc in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. ©2015 Coats & Clark

Top (make 1 for each hat) With B, ch 18. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch count as first dc) and in each ch across—16 dc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, dc in each st across. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, [dc2tog] 7 times, dc in top of beginning ch-3—9 dc. Row 5: Ch 3, turn, [dc2tog] 3 times, dc in next st, dc in top of beginning ch-3—6 dc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Assembly Sew a cuff to long straight edge of each hat top, overlapping the edges slightly. Using matching yarn colors, sew side edges of cuff/ top pieces together, leaving lower edges unsewn. Place hat on head and sew in place.

HANGING LOOP With C, ch 7; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Work 14 sc in ring. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew hanging loop to top center of hat.

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

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crochet

Scrubby measures about 8” [20.5 cm] diameter, not including hanging loop.

LW5041

Notes 1. Scrubby is worked in joined rounds, with same side facing at all times. Do not turn at the end of rounds. 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 the stitch. Proceed with new color. Cut old color.

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 905 Cherry A and 10 Coconut B.

PINWHEEL

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6] Yarn needle GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

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Peppermint Scrubby Freshen up your kitchen or scrub those plates clean with this festive crocheted helper. It’s even great for washing your face! This unique polyester yarn can be washed by machine and air dries quickly. Make them for the perfect hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

With A, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: With A, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 11 more dc in ring changing to B in last dc; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—12 dc. Round 2: With B, ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each of remaining 11 sts changing to A in last dc; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—24 dc. Round 3: With A, ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 11 times changing to B in last dc; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—36 dc. Round 4: With B, ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, [2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next st] 11 times changing to A in last dc; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—60 dc. Round 5: With A, ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 29 times changing to B in last dc; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—90 dc. Round 6: With B, ch 3, dc in each st around changing to A in last st; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 7: With A, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, skip next st, [2 sc in next st, skip next st] 44 times; join with slip st in first sc. Hanging Loop: With A, ch 12, slip st in same st as joining; leave remaining sts unworked. Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS A and B = Color A and Color B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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knitting

Scrubby measures about 4½” [11.5 cm] across hand and 8½” [21.5 cm] long, not including hanging loop.

LW5017

Notes 1. Mitt is worked from wrist edge upwards, back and forth in rows. 2. Stitches are increased to shape thumb gusset then stitches are divided onto holders, leaving the thumb stitches to be worked separately. After thumb is complete, the held stitches are returned to the needles and the remainder of the hand is knit. 3. Side edges of mitt are sewn together to complete piece.

What you will need: RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 10 Coconut A, and 905 Cherry B Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4mm [US 6] Two stitch markers, two stitch holders, yarn needle

Special Stitch 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.

GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

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MITT

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Cuff Beginning at wrist edge, with A, cast on 30 sts. Work in Garter stitch (knit every row) until piece measures about 1½” [4 cm] from beginning.

Holiday Mitten Scrubby Slip on this clever mitten and use your whole hand to wash dishes in the kitchen or invigorate your skin with a bath scrub. This mitten is knit with unique polyester yarn that can be washed by machine and air dries quickly. It’s the perfect hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

Lower Hand Change to B. Row 1 (right side): [K9, kfb] 3 times—33 sts. Rows 2–6: Work in Garter stitch for 5 rows. Shape Thumb Gusset Row 1 (right side): K15, place marker, kfb, k1, kfb, place marker, k15—35 sts (5 sts between markers). Row 2: Knit, slipping markers as you come to them.

Row 3: Knit to first marker, slip marker, kfb, knit to 1 st before next marker, kfb, slip marker, knit to end of row—37 sts (7 sts between markers). Rows 4–9: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 three times—43 sts (13 sts between markers). Row 10: Knit, slipping markers as you come to them. Row 11: K15 and place these sts on a holder, remove marker, k13, remove marker, place remaining 15 sts on a 2nd holder—13 sts remain on needle for thumb. Thumb Work in Garter stitch over 13 thumb sts only for 10 rows. Decrease Row: [K2tog] 3 times, k1, [k2tog] 3 times—7 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave tail through the seven thumb stitches remaining on needle and pull tight. Sew side edges of thumb together. Upper Hand With right side facing, return the 15 sts from holder before thumb (the sts that have already been knit) onto the right needle. Place the 15 sts from the 2nd holder onto the left needle. With the left needle, pick up and k3 sts across base of thumb, knit the remaining 15 sts from left needle—33 sts. Work in Garter stitch until B-colored section of piece measures about 6” [15 cm]. Next Row: [K1, k2tog] 11 times—22 sts. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: [K2tog] 11 times—11 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave tail through stitches remaining on needle and pull tight. Sew side edges of hand and cuff together, changing yarn color as needed to match color of edges. Continued...

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LW5017 Holiday Mitten Scrubby

HANGING LOOP With A, cast on 16 sts. Knit 1 row. Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold hanging loop in half and sew ends to top of cuff on side opposite thumb.

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FINISHING Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS A and B = Color A and Color B; k = knit; k2tog = knit next 2 stitches together; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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