Crochet This!

CROCHET THIS!

CRAFTS • CROCHET

Crochet This!

STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES • 65 ESSENTIAL STITCHES • MORE THAN 25 PROJECTS

For Beginners and Beyond

Crochet This! includes everything you need to know to start crocheting or take your skills to the next level.

It’s really three books in one:

• Step-by-Step Techniques Learn the basics of crochet the easy way—with clear instructions and photos that show you how to get started and prepare you to crochet anything you can imagine.

• 65 Essential Stitches Dozens of stitches, including granny squares, colorwork, lacy motifs, edgings, and more, will expand your crochet repertoire. Each stitch pattern features a full-color swatch photograph, complete instructions, and a stitch diagram.

• More Than 25 Projects Beautiful and timeless designs from today’s most-loved crochet designers.

Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced crocheter, you’ll find plenty

Crochet This!

of projects to practice your skills.

This complete crochet reference will be your constant companion and guide to the wonderful world of crochet.

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STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES 65 ESSENTIAL STITCHES • MORE THAN 25 PROJECTS

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Title: Crochet this! : step-by-step techniques, 65 essential stitches, more than 25 projects.

Description: First edition. | New York : Sixth&Spring Books, 2019. | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019014654 | ISBN 9781640210486 (pbk.)

Subjects: LCSH: Crocheting.

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CONTENTS Introduction

TECHNIQUES STEP-BY-STEP

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On the Hook Getting Started Joining Yarns Keep Stitching Increasing Decreasing Crocheting in the Round Finishing Seaming Buttonholes Stripes Embellish It Abbreviations and Other Helpful Information Understanding Crochet Charts

STITCH DICTIONARY Basics Geometrics Color Lace Edgings Embellishments and Unusual

8 10 12 14 15 19 20 22 26 28 30 32 33 34 36 38 40 47 60 69 77 84

PROJECTS

90 Bobble Hat by Candi Jensen 92 Shell-Stitch Cowl by Yoko Hatta 94 Lacy Jacket by Deborah Newton 96 Drawstring Bag by Mary Jane Hall 99 Mock Hairpin Wrap by Jill Wright 102 Shell-Stitch Jacket by Kathy Merrick 105 Cardi Shawl by Jennifer Hansen 108 Buttoned Cowl by Cristina Mershon 113 Granny Square Throw by Kaffe Fassett 116 Boatneck Pullover by Deborah Newton 120 Shell-Stitch Bag by Yoko Hatta 123 Ribbon Necklace by Yoko Hatta 126 Mitered Shawl by Jane Slicer-Smith 128 Pineapple-Stitch Dolman by Yoko Hatta 131 Slouchy Hat by Lori Steinberg 138 Short-Sleeve Top by Yoko Hatta 140 Motif Wrap by Kathy Merrick 143 Rose Barrette by Yoko Hatta 148 Mesh Gauntlets by Lori Steinberg 150 Lace Medallion Pillow Covers by Vanessa Putt 152 Wavy Ripples Pullover by Dora Ohrenstein 156 Filigree Bracelets by Pat Olski 159 Granny Square Dress by Mari Lynn Patrick 160 Bobble Clutches by Melody Ossola 164 Picot-Edged Tank by Yoko Hatta 166 Beaded Necklace by Melissa Horozewski 168 Bruges Beach Bag by Robyn Chachula 170 Index

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INTRODUCTION To the uninitiated, crochet can seem like a magic act. With just

journey. Whether you use a single pattern to create a simple

a simple hook and some yarn, experienced stitchers conjure

design, such as a blanket or scarf, arrange motifs in any

up everything from cozy afghans to runway-ready fashions—

number of combinations to design your own projects, or finish

seemingly out of thin air. But unlike magicians, crocheters love

your projects with a crocheted edging or embellishment, you’ll

to share their secrets. And once you know the basics, crochet

find no shortage of inspiration. It’s organized by type of stitch

really isn’t as puzzling as it may seem. Crochet This! takes the

for easy reference, and all of the patterns include written

mystery out of crochet.

instructions and charts.

We start right at the beginning. In the first section,

Finally, the Projects section presents a gorgeous collection of

Techniques Step by Step, you’ll learn how to create the

twenty-seven crochet projects from some of today’s top

foundation of all crochet projects (the foundation chain);

crochet designers. There are projects that are easy enough

how to work basic stitches you’ll use over and over;

for beginners and ones that will challenge more experienced

finishing techniques, such as seaming, buttonholes, and

stitchers. The timeless designs include an infinity scarf that

embellishments; and how to decipher crochet stitch

features a simple, but elegant lace stitch from Yoko Hatta; a

diagrams.

quick-stitch bobbled slouch hat from Candi Jensen; a vibrant beach bag from Robyn Chachula that showcases the Bruges

The second part of this book, Stitch Dictionary, is a

technique; a lacy jacket from Deborah Newton that will

resource you’ll turn to again and again in your crochet

become a modern classic; and many more.

Whether you’ve never picked up a hook or you’re looking for inspiration and fun stitches and projects to tackle, Crochet This! will be an essential part of your crocheter’s bag of tricks.

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TECHNIQUES STEP-BY-STEP From holding the hook, to creating essential stitches, to finishing your projects for a professional look, the step-by-step instructions and photos in this section will have you covered.

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ON THE HOOK TIP

Hooks are the key component to crochet construction. They come in two classifications: yarn hooks, which are used for projects made with yarn, and steel hooks, which are used solely with crochet thread for lacemaking and filet techniques.

Both styles are comprised of different sections: the tip and throat (the hooked end), which are used to make the stitch, the shaft, which determines the size of the hook, and the handle, which is used to hold the hook.

HOOK

THROAT

SHAFT

Yarn hooks can be found in aluminum, plastic, and acrylic or in natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and bone. Some have ergonomically shaped handles and cushioned grips that make them comfortable to hold and easier to work with.

Start with the old-fashioned aluminum style and as you gain skill and confidence, try experimenting with other styles to see which you like best.

The size of the hook (in combination with the yarn you are using for the project) will determine the size of your stitches. On most hooks, you’ll find the size stamped on the handle. In the U.S., hooks are sized by letter of the alphabet, except for size 7. As the letter goes up, so does the size of the hook. Steel hooks are sized by number and reverse the equation; the larger the number, the smaller the hook. The number next to the letter is the equivalent knitting needle size. Generally, smaller hooks are used with thinner yarns and vice versa. The yarn industry has taken some of the confusion out of matching yarn to hook by setting up a standardized system of weights and categories (see page 35).

CROCHET HOOKS

HANDLE

U.S.

0 B/1 C/2 D/3 E/4 F/5 G/6 7 H/8 I/9 J/10 K/10½ L /11 M/13 N/15 17 P/19 S/35

Metric 2mm 2.25mm 2.75mm 3.25mm 3.5mm 3.75mm 4mm 4.5mm 5mm 5.5mm 6mm 6.5mm 8mm 9mm 10mm 12.75mm 15mm 19mm

HOLDING THE HOOK The first thing you are going to have to do is learn to hold the hook properly. Take your pick from one of these two methods: The knife grip is the most recommended.

With the tip and throat facing you, put your dominant thumb flat on the front of the grip and your index finger flat on the back.

Now wrap your remaining fingers around the handle.

Your second choice is the pencil grip, which looks a little more elegant, but is not quite as comfortable and is prone to putting strain on your hands. With that caveat, here’s how it works: hold the hook between your dominant thumb and index finger with the remaining fingers folded down, just as you would a pencil.

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GETTING STARTED Before you jump into making your first crochet project, you need to try out a few basics, from getting the yarn on the hook, to making your first most-basic stitch, to fastening off your stitches.

MAKING A SLIP KNOT Once you’ve figured out how to hold the hook you are ready to put it together with your yarn. It all begins with a slip knot, the little loop that anchors the yarn to the hook. First, make a loop, placing one end of the yarn centered underneath the loop. (The result, if flattened, will look like a pretzel.) Next, insert the hook under the center strand and pull it up into a loop on the hook (see photo). Pull both yarn ends to tighten the knot on the hook.

Slip knot

THE FOUNDATION CHAIN After you get the yarn on the hook, you need to lay the foundation chain (ch) for all those stitches to come. This is simply a series of loops,called chain (ch) stitches, that link together.

A foundation chain (ch) has two sides. The side facing as you chain (ch) is called the top. And along the top the stitches form a line of little “V”s, and each “V” has two strands: the strand that’s nearest you (the right) is called the front loop, the strand farthest from you (the left) is called the back loop. The new stitches you form will be worked into these loops.

The side opposite the top is called the bottom. On the bottom, the chain (ch) stitches form a single line of bumps.

They are called the bottom loops. You may encounter projects that call for crocheting into the bottom loops.

1. To begin the foundation chain, lay the long end of the yarn over the hook from back to front.

TIP

Every time you’ve made four or five stitches, move your thumb and middle finger up and resecure the foundation chain (ch) by holding the last stitch made between these two fingers. Your thumb and middle finger should never be more than 1½"/4cm from the tip of the hook.

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2. Catch the yarn under the hook and draw the yarn through the loop.

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DO NOT COUNT

COUNTING CHAINS When you count crochet stitches (and you’ll be doing this a lot) always count from the first stitch after the hook to the last stitch before the slip knot. In other words, the loop that’s on the hook is not counted as a chain (ch) stitch, nor is the slip knot. We’ll make it a bit clearer with the illustration on the right.

DO NOT COUNT

5TH

3RD

4TH

1ST

2ND

THE FIRST STITCH: SINGLE CROCHET Now we’re going to show you that most basic of crochet stitches, the single crochet (sc).

Start by making a foundation chain (ch) of 11 stitches, holding the foundation chain (ch) so that the top is facing you and your thumb and middle finger are holding the third stitch from the hook. Now follow the pictures and instructions below and we’ll get you going.

1. Insert the hook under both the front and the back loops of the second chain (ch) from the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front—this is called a yarn-over (yo)—and catch it on the hook. Now draw the hook through the two chain (ch) stitch loops. You will now have two loops on the hook.

2. Wrap the yarn over the hook from the back to the front— yarn over (yo)—then draw the yarn-over through both loops on the hook.

3. You have now completed one single crochet (sc) stitch. Now repeat steps 1 and 2 nine more times, inserting the hook into each chain (ch) stitch across. You will now have ten single crochet (sc) stitches completed across the row.

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STITCH DICTIONARY Now that you’ve got the basics down, try your hand at dozens of beautiful stitch patterns: classic stitches, geometric motifs, vibrant colorwork, delicate lace, versatile edgings, and more.

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Basics

SINGLE CROCHET CHAIN 1

BACK LOOP SINGLE CROCHET

(ch a multiple of 2 sts + 2)

(ch any multiple of sts + 1)

Row 1 Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc

Row 1 Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.

in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn.

Row 2 Ch 1, working in back lps only, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Row 2 Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *1 sc in next ch­­-1 sp, ch 1; rep

Rep row 2.

from * to last ch-1 sp, 1 sc in ch-1 sp, 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 3 Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Rep rows 2 and 3.

B3 Sc tbl CHAINB3AScMULTIPLE OF 1+1 tbl

B2 Sc, ch1 CHAIN A MULTIPLE OF 2+2

B2 Sc, ch1 CHAIN A MULTIPLE OF 2+2

Color Key

2

1

Color Key

A

3

2

Color Key

CHAIN A MULTIPLE OF 1+1

3

Color Key

A

B

B

A

Stitch Key B 1

2

chain (ch)

Stitch Key

single crochet (sc)

chain (ch)

single crochet (sc)

A B

Stitch Stitch Key Key

2 11

chainchain (ch) (ch) single crochetcrochet (sc) (sc) single single crochet through through backsingle loop (sccrochet tbl)

back loop (sc tbl)

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HALF DOUBLE CROCHET

SOLID SCALLOP

(ch any multiple of sts + 2)

(ch a multiple of 6 sts + 2)

Row 1 Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.

Row 1 Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch,

Row 2 Ch 2, 1 hdc in each hdc across. Turn.

skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across. Turn.

Rep row 2.

Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in first sc, *1 sc in center dc of next scallop, 5 dc in next sc; rep from *, end last rep 3 dc in last sc.

Turn.

Row 3 Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, 1 sc in center dc of next scallop; rep from *, end last rep 1 sc in top of t-ch. Turn.

Rep rows 2 and 3.

B13 SOLID SCALLOP CHAIN A MULTIPLE OF 6+2

Color Key

B4 HALF DOUBLE CROCHET (hdc) B13 SOLID SCALLOP CHAIN A MULTIPLE OF 6+2

2

Color Key

DOUBLE CROCHET (hdc)

A B

2 1

Stitch Key 2 chain (ch)

half double crochet (hdc)

1

Color Key A

A

B

B

Stitch Key

3 2

Color Key A

chain (ch) half double crochet (hdc)

B 3

1

1

Stitch Key chain (ch) single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc)

Stitch Key chain (ch) single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc)

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Geometrics

PINWHEEL CL3 (3-st Puff) [Yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 1 lp on hook] 3 times in same sp, yo and through all 7 lps.

CL4 (4-st Puff) [Yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 1 lp on hook] 4 times in same sp, yo and through all 9 lps. (ch 6 and join with sl st in first ch to form ring) Rnd 1 Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), [1 dc, ch 1] 11 times in ring —12 ch-1 sps. Join with sl 3rdStchMotif of begA ch-4.

G11st in Puff Rnd 2 Sl st into first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, CL3) in same sp, ch 2, *CL4 in next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, 1 tr in dc, ch 3) for corner, [CL4 in ch-1 sp, ch 2] twice; rep from *, end last rep CL4 in ch-1 sp, ch 2.

Join with sl st to top of first puff st.

Rnd 3 Ch 1, 1 sc in same place as joining, *ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 1 tr in tr, [ch 3, insert hook down

Stitch Key chain (ch)

through top of last tr and sl st] — (Picot), ch 2, 4 dc in next ch-3

single crochet (sc)

sp, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, 1 sc in CL4; rep from *, end last rep 4 dc in last ch-3 sp, ch 2, skip last ch -2 sp. Join with sl st to first sc.

double crochet (dc)

Fasten off.

treble crochet (tr) slip stitch (sl st) 3-st puff (CL3)

G11 Puff St Motif A

4-st puff (CL4) picot

Stitch Key

chai

sing

doub

trebl slip 3-st

4-st

pico

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TILTED CLUSTER CL2 (2-dc Cluster) [Yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice in same sp, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

CL3 (3-dc Cluster) [Yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times in same sp, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook. (colors A, B, and C) (with A, ch 4 and join with sl st in first ch to form ring)

G 13 - Cluster Motif C

Rnd 1 Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), [1 dc, ch 1] 11 times in ring.

Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4 —12 ch-1 sps. Fasten off.

Rnd 2 With B, sl st to a ch-1 sp, (ch 3, CL2) in same ch-1 sp, [ch 3, CL3 in next ch-1 sp] 11 times, ch 3. Join with sl st to top of CL2—

Color Key

12 clusters. Fasten off.

Rnd 3 With C and lp on hook, 1 sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, [1 sc in ch-3 sp, ch

A

5] 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

B

Rnd 4 With B, 1 sc in first ch-5 sp, *ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1,

C

(5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 1**, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp; rep

Stitch Key

from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off.

chain (ch) single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc) slip stitch (sl st) 2-double crochet cluster (CL2) G 13 - Cluster Motif C

3-double crochet cluster (CL3)

Color Key A B C Stitch Key chain (ch) single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc) slip stitch (sl st) 2-double crochet cluster (CL2) 3-double crochet cluster (CL3)

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Color

SCALLOP STRIPES (colors A, B, and C) Stripe Sequence 2 rows A, 2B, 2C, 2B, 2A, 2C (ch a multiple of 11 sts + 10) Row 1 Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *ch 5, skip 4 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from *, end ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 2 Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc, skip ch-2 sp, *3 dc in each of next 3 ch-1 sps, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from *, end 3 dc in last ch-1 sp, 2 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.

Row 3 Ch 4, 1 sc between 2nd and 3rd dc of first scallop, *ch 1, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next sc, ch 1, 1 sc between first and 2nd dc of next scallop, ch 5, skip next scallop, 1 sc between 2nd and 3rd dc of next scallop; rep from *, end ch 1, 2 dc in last sc. Turn.

Row 4 Ch 3, 1 dc in first dc, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, *1 sc in ch-5 sp, 3 dc in next 3 ch-1 sps; rep from *, end 1 sc in t-ch sp. Turn.

C4 scallop stripes

Row 5 Ch 3, 1 dc in first sc, ch 1, *1 sc between first and

Color Key

2nd dc of next scallop, ch 5, skip next scallop, 1 sc between between 2nd 14 and 3rd dc of next scallop, ch 1, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) 13

in next sc, ch 1; rep from *, end 1 sc between first and 2nd dc 12 ch 2, 1 dc in top of t- ch. Turn. of last scallop,

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Rep rows 2– 5, continuing stripe sequence.

10

9

A B C Stitch Key chain (ch)

8 7

single crochet (sc)

5

double crochet (dc)

6

C4 scallop stripes

4

3 2

14

1

Color Key 13

12 11 10 9

A B C Stitch Key chain (ch)

8 7

single croch

5

double croch

6 4 3 2 1

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RAINBOW CHEVRON Sc2tog [Insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a lp] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

C6 striped dc chevron

Dc2tog [Yo, insert hook in st, yo and draw up a lp, yo, draw

through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on

15

hook.

Color Key A

14

(colors A, B, C, D, E, F, and G )

B

13

Stripe Sequence Work 2 rows A, 1B, 2C, 3D, 1E, 2A, 3F, 1G

C

12

D

11

(ch a multiple of 12 sts + 3) Note Work in back lps only throughout.

E

10

G

9

Row 1 Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 3 ch,

C6 striped dc chevron [dc2tog over next 2 ch] twice, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in next

H

8

ch, *2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] twice, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch; rep from * to end.

Turn.

15

6

Color Key A

14

Row 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in first dc, 1 sc in next 3 dc, [sc2tog] twice,

13

1 sc in next 3 dc, 2 sc in next dc, *2 sc in next4 dc, 1 sc in next 3 dc, [sc2tog] twice, 1 sc in next123 dc, 2 sc in next dc; rep from

B C

11

*, end last rep with 2 sc in top of t-ch. Turn. 2 [dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in next sc, *2 dc in next

9

sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc, [dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in 8

Stitch Key

5 3

D E

Row 3 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 10dc in first sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc,

7

1

G

chain (ch) single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc) 2 single crochet increase (2-sc inc)

H

next sc; rep from * to end. Turn.

7 C6 striped StitchdcKeychevron

Rep rows 2 and 3, continuing stripe sequence.

6

5

chain (ch) single crochet (sc)

4

14

3

15

Color Key A

double crochet (dc)

B

13

2

12

1

2 single crochet increase (2-sc inc)

C D

11

E

10

G

9

H

8

7

Stitch Key

6

chain (ch)

5

single crochet

4

3

double croche

2

2 single croch increase (2-sc

1

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PROJECTS You’re now ready to take your newfound skills and use them to stitch stunning crochet projects —hats, cowls, bags, shawls, cardigans, and more— all created by many of today’s top crochet designers.

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INDEX A

abbreviations 34 alternating ridge pattern (stitch pattern) 45 Australian translations 35

B

back loop single crochet (stitch pattern) 40 backstitch seam 28 bags

Bruges beach bag 170 –173

drawstring 99 –101

shell- stitch 123 –125

barrette, rose 148 –149 basic stitches 40 – 46 beach bag, Bruges 170 –173 beaded necklace 168 –169 berry clusters (stitch pattern) 74 blocking 26 boatneck pullover 120 –122 bobble clutches 164 –165 bobble hat 92– 93

bottom edge, crocheting across 26 bracelets, filigree, 159 Bruges beach bag 170 –173 Bruges crochet how-to 173 Busy Lizzie (stitch pattern) 88 button, covered (stitch pattern) 84 buttoned cowl 113 –115 buttonholes 30 –31

two-row 30 button loop

one-step 30

two-step 31

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C

cable, crochet (stitch pattern) 44 cardi shawl 108 –112 Chachula, Robyn 170 –173 chain and zigzag (stitch pattern) 78 chain picot edging (stitch pattern) 80 chains

counting 13

foundation 12

turning 14 charts

motif 36

stitch pattern 37 checkerboard (stitch pattern) 75 chevron mesh (stitch pattern) 73 clutches, bobble 164 –165 color stitches (stitch pattern) 60 – 68 counting chains 13 covered button (stitch pattern) 84 cowls

buttoned 113–115

shell-stitch 94 – 9 5 crochet cable (stitch pattern) 44 crochet charts, understanding 36 –37 crochet hooks 10 crocheting across the bottom edge 26 crocheting across the side edge 26 crocheting in the round 22– 25 crown point (stitch pattern) 82 curved edges 27

D

damask rose (stitch pattern) 86 decreasing 20 –21

1 double crochet 21

1 half double crochet 20

1 single crochet 20

1 treble crochet 21

at the beginning of a row 21

at the end of a row 21

in the row 20 diagonal stripes (stitch pattern) 66 dolman, pineapple-stitch 131–137 double crochet 16 double crochet chain (stitch pattern) 79 double crochet ruffle (stitch pattern) 81 double half double with picot (stitch pattern) 77 drawstring bag 99 –101 dress, granny square 160 –163

E

edgings 77– 83 embellishments 33, 84 – 89 ends, weaving in 26

F

fanfare (stitch pattern) 76 Fassett, Kaffe 116 –119 fastening off 14 filet (stitch pattern) 69 filigree bracelets 159 finishing 26 –29 flax flower (stitch pattern) 55 flower

flax (stitch pattern) 55

May (stitch pattern) 56 flower how-to 25 foundation chain 12 fringe

knotted 33

simple 33 front loop double crochet (stitch pattern) 45

G

gauge swatch 18 gauntlets, mesh 150 –151 geometric stitches 47– 59 gilded arches (stitch pattern) 72

granny square dress 160–163 granny squares 24 granny square throw 116 –119

H

half double crochet 15, 41 half star (stitch pattern) 53 Hall, Mary Jane 99–101 Hansen, Jennifer 108–112 hats

bobble 92–93

slouchy 138–139 Hatta, Yoko 94–95, 123–125, 126 –127, 131–137, 140 –142, 148 –149, 166 –167 helianthus (stitch pattern) 54 holding the hook 10 hook, holding 10 Horozewski, Melissa 168 –169 hypericum (stitch pattern) 87

I

increasing 19

at the end of the row 19

in the row 19 in the round, crocheting 22–25

J

jackets

lacy 96 – 9 8

shell-stitch 105–107 jagged stripes (stitch pattern) 61 Jensen, Candi 92– 93 joined rounds, working 23 joining yarns 14

at the end of a row 14

midrow 14

K

knotted fringe 33

L

lace medallion pillow covers 152–155 lace ripples (stitch pattern) 65 lace stitches (stitch pattern) 69–74 lacy jacket 96–98 long loop mesh (stitch pattern) 74

M

making a ring 22 marking a curved edge 27 May flower (stitch pattern) 56 Merrick, Kathy 105 –107, 143–147 Mershon, Cristina 113–115 mesh, chevron (stitch pattern) 73 mesh gauntlets 150 –151

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mesh stitch (stitch pattern) 69 mirabilis (stitch pattern) 57 mitered shawl 128 –130 mock hairpin wrap 102–104 motif charts 36 motif wrap 143 –147

radiant (stitch pattern) 48 rainbow chevron (stitch pattern) 63 ribbon necklace 126 –127 ridge pattern, alternating (stitch pattern) 45 ring, making 22 rose, damask (stitch pattern) 86 rose barrette 148–149 ruffled shell (stitch pattern) 83

seaming 28–29 shawls

cardi 108 –112

mitered 128 –130 shell pattern (stitch pattern) 70 shell-stitch bag 123–125 shell-stitch cowl 94 –95 shell-stitch jacket 105–107 short-sleeve top 140 –142 side edge, crocheting across 26 simple fringe 33 single crochet 13 back loop (stitch pattern) 40 chain 1 (stitch pattern) 40 single crochet seam 29 single crochet slip stitch (stitch pattern) 78 skill levels 35 skinny stripes (stitch pattern) 60 Slicer-Smith, Jane 128 –130 slip knot 12 slip stitch 18 slip stitch seam 29 slipstream (stitch pattern) 64 slouchy hat 138–139 solid scallop (stitch pattern) 41 spacing stitches 27 spike with chain loops (stitch pattern) 77 spiraling 23 stacked clusters (stitch pattern) 71 standard yarn weight system 35 star, half (stitch pattern) 53 starfish (stitch pattern) 89 star puff (stitch pattern) 52 Steinberg, Lori 138–139, 150 –151 St. George’s variation (stitch pattern) 67 stitch dictionary 38 – 89 stitches

basic 40–46

color 60– 68

geometric 47–59

lace (stitch pattern) 69–74

unusual 84– 89 stitch pattern charts 37 string of pearls (stitch pattern) 83 striped chevron (stitch pattern) 61 stripes, diagonal (stitch pattern) 66 stripes (basic how-to) 32 swatch, gauge 18

S

T

N

narcissus (stitch pattern) 58 necklaces

beaded 168 –169

ribbon 126 –127 Newton, Deborah 96 –98, 120 –122

O

Ohrenstein, Dora 156 –158 Olski, Pat 159 one-step button loop 30 Ossola, Melody 164 –165 oxalis (stitch pattern) 59

P

Patrick, Mari Lynn 160 –163 pearl shell (stitch pattern) 80 petite popcorns (stitch pattern) 44 picot-edged tank 166 –167 picot edging, chain (stitch pattern) 80 pillow covers, lace medallion 152–155 pineapple-stitch dolman 131–137 pinwheel (stitch pattern) 50 playblocks (stitch pattern) 68 pom-poms 33 pretty ballerina (stitch pattern) 47 projects 90–173 pullovers

boatneck 120–122

wavy ripples 156–158 Putt, Vanessa 152–155

R

scallop shell (stitch pattern) 82 scallop stripes (stitch pattern) 62 seams

backstitch 28

single crochet 29

slip stitch 29

whipstitch 29

woven 28

tassels 33 techniques 8–37 throw, granny square 116 –119 tilted cluster (stitch pattern) 51 tipsy picot (stitch pattern) 79 top, short-sleeve 140 –142 treble crochet 17 turning chain 14 two-row buttonhole 30 two-step button loop 31

U

U.K. translations 35 unusual stitches 84 – 89

V

victory (stitch pattern) 70

W

wagon wheel (stitch pattern) 49 wave pattern (stitch pattern) 43 wavy rib (stitch pattern) 46 wavy ripples pullover 156–158 weaving in ends 26 whipstitch seam 29 wide rib (stitch pattern) 42 wide stripes (stitch pattern) 60 wildflower (stitch pattern) 85 working joined rounds 23 woven seam 28 wraps

mock hairpin 102–104

motif 143–147 Wright, Jill 102–104

Y

yarn weight system 35

tank, picot-edged 166–167

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