Make this beautiful crochet baby afghan for the new little one in your life! It's colorful design will compliment any nursery.
Size: about 34" x 38" without trim
Gauge: 2 Puff sts = 1". 3 Puff st rows = 2".
Stitch Explanation: Puff st = (yo, pick up lp in sp) twice, yo and draw through 4 lps, yo and draw through remaining 2 lps.
Directions:
Row 1 With A, very loosely ch 70, work Puff st in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, changing to B at last st-68 Puff sts. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 2 With B, work Puff st in sp BETWEEN first and second st, work Puff st in each sp between Puff sts across, with last Puff st in sp between last st and beg ch 2 and changing to C. Ch 2 and turn.
Rep Row 3 for patt, changing colors at end of each row, from C to A to B.
Rep this color sequence until 57 rows total have been worked, ending with a C row. DO NOT CUT COLOR C YARN. End off A and B.
With C, work Puff sts evenly around rem 3 edges, with 3 sts in corners, join with slip st to beg st. Fasten and end off.
Abbreviations:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
LP(s) = loop(s)
patt = pattern
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
SP = space
st(s) = stitch(Es)
yo = yarn over
3-Way Hat
You'll Need:2.5oz chunky yarn,I hook.(Example made with RedHeart Misty in Sage Mary)
Gauge:Rnds 1-2=2 3/4"
Note:Beg V-st=ch 4,dc V-st=dc,ch 1,dc
To Make:
Ch 4,sl st in 1st ch to form ring.
Rnd 1:Ch 3(cts as dc),9 dc in ring.Join with sl st to 1st dc(10 dc).
Rnd 2:Beg V-st in same st as joining,(V-st)in each st around.Join to 1st dc(20 dc).
Rnd 3:Sl st in next ch-1 sp,Beg V-st in same sp,dc in sp between next 2 st,(V-st in next ch-1 sp,dc in sp between next 2 st)around.Join(30 dc).
Rnd 4:Sl st in next ch-1 sp,Beg V-st in same sp,(dc in sp between next 2 st)2 times.*V-st in next ch-1 sp,(dc in sp between next 2 st)two times.Rep from * around.Join(40 dc).
Rnd 5:Sl st in next ch-1 sp,Beg V-st in same sp,(dc in sp between next 2 st)3 times.*V-st in next ch-1 sp,(dc in sp between next 2 st)3 times.Rep from * around.Join(50 dc).
Rnd 6:Sl st in next ch-1 sp,Beg V-st in same sp,(dc in sp between next 2 st)4 times.*V-st in next ch-1 sp,(dc in sp between next 2 st)4 times.Rep from * around.Join(60 dc).
Rnd 7:Sl st in next ch-1 sp,ch 3,(dc in sp between next 2 st)5 times.*Dc in next ch-1 sp,(dc in sp between next 2 st)5 times.Rep from * around.Join(60 dc).
Rnd 8-13:Sl st in sp between joining st and next st,ch 3,(dc in sp between next 2 st)around.Join(60 dc).
Rnd 14-18:Ch 1,sc in same st as join and in each st around.Join.At the end of Rnd 18,fasten off,weave in ends
Worn over the ears in cold weather.
Above the ears,
room for your hair
Beret-style,
pulled to the side or front.
HAWAIIAN LEI
Uses approximately 100 yds of Recycled Silk, 75yds Wink Lash, 25yds Sparkle, 75yds Ribbon
Note: If strips are too long you will not have enough yarn to make lei.
Crochet hooks size: US �K� & �P� Tapestry needle and dental floss or perle cotton.
First Strip: Using one strand of recycled silk and one strand of ribbon together and larger hook,
chain loosely until chain is approximately 42� long. Double crochet in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across.
Fasten off. Strip should be about 36� long.
Second Strip:
Using two different color strands of eyelash and smaller hook,
chain loosely until chain is approximately 41� long.
Single Crochet in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Fasten off. Strip should measure same as first strip Third Strip:
Using one strand of sparkle and one strand of eyelash and smaller hook,
chain loosely until chain is approximately 41� long. Single Crochet in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Fasten off. Strip should measure same as the first strip. Thread needle with either floss or perle cotton
(you may want to double it to strengthen it). Use a piece one yard long after doubling.
Lay the three strips on the table side by side. Knot the floss and stitch through all three strips at one end.
Go down the strips about 1 � �and make another stitch through all three strips.
Pass needle in the same direction each time. Continue to stitch through all three strips every 1 � �
until you reach the other end. Pull the thread, gathering up the strips as you twist them until desired length,
about 30�. Tie a knot in the end.
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