INTRODUCTION

There is something magical about crochet. You take some yarn, wave your hook around, and soon you have something to wear, use, display, or give as a gift. Crochet walks the line of practicality and creativity. It provides items that fulfill specific needs while remaining fun, therapeutic, and satisfying. If you need any more proof of the magic of crochet, consider that many hooks look similar to magic wands.

To showcase the charm of crochet, this collection combines several new and exclusive designs with the most widely popular crochet projects from previous Noro magazines and books. No more searching through various publications for that special crochet project. They're all right here! From simple, small projects like a slouchy hat or fingerless mitts to full-sized garments like extra-comfy pullovers with playful bobbles or eye-popping colors, these 25 patterns range in technique, style, and skill level, making for a collection perfect for every crocheter.

Of course, each project in this book uses one or more of Noro's luxurious yarns. You'll find solid, tonal, and selfstriping colorways, all with that undeniable Noro vibrance. With such variety in color story, yarn weight, and item type, stitching from project to project will show you the magic Noro's unparalleled yarns can bring to your handmade crafting adventures.

Dec row (RS) Ch 1, work 1 sc, work 7 sc in each of first 4 cluster lace pats, 8 sc in each of next 5 (6, 7) cluster lace pats, 7 sc in each of last 4 cluster lace pats—8 sts dec’d and there are 97 (105) sts.

Band 5

Note Dec for size Small only on next 7 rows and read before you cont. Beg with a WS tr row, work 7 rows in tr/sc pat AT THE SAME TIME, for size Small only, dec on rows 1, 3, 5, and 7 as foll:

Row 1 (WS) Ch 4, tr2tog, work in tr to last 3 sts, tr2tog, work 1 tr —2 sts dec’d.

At end of row 7 there are 89 sts for size Small and 105 sts for size Medium/Large.

Lace band 6

Work 10 rows in cluster lace pat on 11 (13) cluster lace pats. Piece measures approx 24½"/62cm from beg.

Armhole shaping

Next row (RS) Ch 1, work 1 sc then work 8 (7) sc in each of first 4 cluster lace pats, 8 sc in each of next 3 (5) cluster lace pats, 8 (7) sc in each of last 4 cluster lace pats—89 (97) sts.

Band 7

Row 1 (WS) Sl st across 5 sts, ch 4, tr2tog over next 2 sts, work in tr to last 8 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, work 1 tr, turn (leave rem 5 sts unworked).

Row 2 Ch 1, working in BLO, work in sc on 77 (85) sts.

Row 3 Ch 4, tr2tog over next 2 sts, work in tr to last 3 sts, tr2tog, work 1 tr.

Row 4 Rep row 2. Row 5 Rep row 3—73 (81) sts.

Lace band 8

Work 6 (8) rows in cluster lace pat on 9 (10) cluster lace pats.

Next row (RS) Ch 1, work 1 sc then work 7 sc in each of 9 (10) cluster lace pats—64 (71) sts.

Band 9

Work 5 rows even in tr/sc in pat. Armhole measures approx 7½ (8¼)"/19 (21)cm.

Right shoulder shaping

Row 1 (RS) Ch 1, work 3 (4) sc, 3 (4) hdc, 3 (4) dc, 7 tr, turn, leave rem sts unworked.

Row 2 Ch 4, work 2 (3) tr, 2 (3) dc, 2 (3) hdc, 2 sc, 2 sl st. Fasten off.

Left shoulder shaping

Sk center 32 (33) sts and attach yarn at end of row to work first row from WS and work rows 1 and 2 as for right shoulder only with RS and WS rows reversed.