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Crochet Scarf, Hat & Wristlets LW1535

Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Michele Thompson.

Scarf measures 5 ½" x 60". Hat and Wristlets directions are for adult size Small; changes for Medium and Large are in parentheses.

RED HEART® "Soft Yarn™": Scarf: 1 Ball each No. 3720 Lavender CA, No. 3729 Grape CB, and No. 4608 Wine CC; Hat: 1 ball each CA, CB, and CC; Wristlets: 1 ball CA and small amounts of CB and CC.
Crochet Hooks: 5.5mm [US I-9] and 11.5mm [US P-16].
Yarn needle; cardboard 1 ½" and 3" for pompoms.

GAUGES: Scarf: 8 sts = 4"; 10 rows = 4" with 3 strands using larger hook in pat. Hat & Wristlets: 15 sts = 4"; 18 rows = 4" with one strand and smaller hook in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauges.
Hat Circumference: 18 (20, 22)".
Wrist circumference: 7 (7 ½, 8)".

SCARF

With larger hook and one strand each CA, CB, and CC held tog as one, ch 121.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn - 120 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BACK LP ONLY of each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 for pat until there are a total of 14 rows - about 7" when slightly stretched. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Make 2 large pompoms: wrap CA, CB, and CC held tog around a 3" cardboard 75 times. Remove from cardboard, tie tightly in middle; clip, then trim ends. Gather ends of scarf, fasten securely. Sew a pompom to each end. Weave in ends.

HAT

With smaller hook and CA, ch 35 (39, 43). Work in pat same as for Scarf over 34 (38, 42) sc until there are a total of 76 (80, 84) rows - about 18 (20, 22)" when slightly stretched. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sl st seam tog: Holding beg ch edge with wrong side facing, sl st into first ch AND into BACK LP ONLY of last sc row, continue across both edges sl st corresponding ch and back lps tog across. Fasten off.

Crown Shaping: Turn right side out. With right side facing, smaller hook and CA, attach yarn at seam; ch 1, work 76 (80, 84) sc around entire top edge; join with a sl st in first sc.

Next 2 Rnds: Ch 1; * draw up a lp in next 2 sc, yo and draw through 3 lps on hook - sc2tog made; rep from * around; join - 19 (20, 21) sts at end of 2nd rnd.

Next Rnd: Ch 1, * sc2tog; rep from * to last 1 (0, 1) sc; sc in last 1 (0, 1) sc; join - 10 (10, 11) sc.

Next Rnd: Ch 1, * sc2tog; rep from * to last 0 (0, 1) sc; sc in last 0 (0, 1) sc; join - 5 (5, 6) sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave yarn through top lps of rem sc, gather tightly, and fasten securely.

Brim Edging: Fold brim up. With CA, attach yarn so right side is facing, join yarn at seam; ch 1, work 76 (80, 84) sc around; join. Fasten off. Join CB and work 1 rnd sc. Fasten off Join CC and work 1 rnd sc. Fasten off.

Make a large pompom same as for scarf. Sew to top of hat. Weave in loose ends.

WRISTLETS (Make 2)

With smaller hook and CA, ch 20 (22, 24). Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn - 19 (21, 23) sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BACK LP ONLY of first 9 (10, 11) sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in BACK LP ONLY of next 9 (10, 11) sc; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BACK LP of each sc and ch across; turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pat until there are a total of 30 (32, 34) rows. An eyelet for wrist tie is created by ch-1 sps.

FINISHING: Sl st side seam tog as for back seam of Hat. Turn tight side out.

Top Edging: Work same as for Hat Brim Edging working 28 (30, 32) sc at top edge.

Bottom Edging: Work same as for Hat Brim Edging working 30 (32, 34) sc at bottom edge. Weave in ends.

Tie (Make 2): With smaller hook and CA, ch 85. Fasten off. Beg and ending at side edge, weave tie through ch-1 sps at wrist. Make 4 small pompoms: wrap CA, CB, and CC around a 1 ½" cardboard 30 times; remove from cardboard, tie in center; clip, then trim ends. Sew one pompom on each end of each tie. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB, CC = Colors A, B, C; ch = chain; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch(es), yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

Pattern © by Coats & Clark Inc. Reproduced with permission from Coats & Clark Inc. PurpleKittyYarns.com is not endorsed by Coats & Clark Inc. It is not permissible to contract production of projects made from designs published by Coats & Clark to a third party for sale or distribution.

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Gotcha Covered #1 Knitted Hats LW1268

Skill level: Beginner

YARN QUALITY*		KNITTING NEEDLES	GAUGE in St st ON LARGER NEEDLES
A	Fingering Weight	2.75mm [US 2] & 3.5mm [US 4]	26 sts = 4"; 35 rows = 4"
B	Light Sport Weight	3.5mm [US 4] & 4mm [US 6]	22 sts = 4"; 30 rows = 4"
C	Sport Weight	3.5mm [US 4] & 4mm [US 6]	20 sts = 4"; 27 rows = 4"
D	Light Worsted Weight	4mm [US 6] & 5mm [US 8]	18 sts = 4"; 24 rows = 4"
E	Worsted Weight	4mm [US 6] & 5mm [US 8]	17 sts = 4"; 23 rows = 4"
F	Chunky Weight	5mm [US 8] & 6mm [US 10]	15 sts = 4"; 20 rows = 4"
G	Bulky Weight	6.5mm [US 10.5] & 9mm [US 13]	9 sts = 4"; 13 rows = 4"

Amount: One skein each of 2 colors of any yarn quality will make one or more hats.

SIZE	1	2	3	4	5	6
TO FIT	Preemie	Baby	Toddler	Child	Women	Men
CIRCUMFERENCE	12"	14"	16"	18"	20"	22"
NOTE: Circle the numbers appropriate to the hat size and yarn quality you are making to help keep track of the pattern. HAT-Cuff: With smaller needles and first color, cast on
A	77	93	105	-	-	-
B	65	77	89	97	109	121
C	61	69	81	89	101	109
D	53	61	73	81	89	97
E	49	57	69	77	85	93
F	-	53	61	69	77	81
G	-	33	37	41	45	49
sts. Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1 (Right Side): * K2, P2; rep from * to last st; K1. Row 2: P1, * K2, P2; rep from * across. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for
A-G	2 1/2	3	4	5	6	6
inches, end Row 1. Crown: Change to larger needles and second color and work in plain St st or stripes, beg K row, until
A-G	5	6	7	9	10	10
inches from beg, end P row. Shape Top: [K2tog, K
A	15	19	22	-	-	-
B	12	15	18	20	23	26
C	11	13	16	18	21	23
D	9	11	14	16	18	20
E	8	10	13	15	17	19
F	-	9	11	13	15	16
G	-	4	5	6	7	8
sts, sl 1, K1, psso, place marker on needle] 4 times, K1. Next Row: P. Next Row: [K2tog, K to 2 sts before marker, sl 1, K1, psso] 4 times, K1. Rep the last 2 rows until the row “[K2tog, K1 OR K2, sl 1, K1, psso] 4 times, K1” has been worked and 13 OR 17 sts rem. Cut yarn, leaving a long end; weave through rem sts, draw up tightly and fasten securely. Sew seam, reversing for cuff turnback. Fold cuff in half to the right side. Optional: Make a pom pom and fasten to top of hat. Yarn Quality: A = RED HEART® Baby Fingering Traditional and Pompadour. B = RED HEART® Soft Baby; TLC® Baby. C = RED HEART® Sport; Baby Sport Econo. D = RED HEART® Soft; Kids; Baby Teri; Tweed; TLC® Lustre; Heathers. E = RED HEART® Super Saver; Classic; Fiesta; Pounder; Classic Plus; TLC® Essentials. F = RED HEART® Misty. G = RED HEART® Light & Lofty; Baby Clouds. ABBREVIATIONS:* beg = beginning; K = knit; P = purl; psso = pass the slipped stitch over; rem = remain(ing); rep = repeat; sl = slip; st = stitch; St st = Stockinette stitch (K1 row; P1 row); tog = together; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions given in brackets the number of times specified.

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Gotcha Covered #2 Crochet Hats LW1269

Skill level: Beginner

Crochet striped baby sweater and hat done in TLC Baby yarn will look cute on any baby.

YARN QUALITY*		CROCHET HOOKS	GAUGE in sc rnds ON SMALLER HOOK
A	Fingering Weight	3.25mm [US D-3] & 3.5mm [US E-4]	21 sts = 4"; 25 rnds = 4"
B	Light Sport Weight	3.75mm [US F-5] & 4mm [US G-6]	18 sts = 4"; 21 rnds = 4"
C	Sport Weight	4mm [US G-6] & 5mm [US H-8]	16 sts = 4"; 18 rnds = 4"
D	Light Worsted Weight	5mm [US H-8] & 5.5mm [US I-9]	14 sts = 4"; 16 rnds = 4"
E	Worsted Weight	5.5mm [US I-9] & 6mm [US J-10]	13 sts = 4"; 14 rnds = 4"
F	Chunky Weight	6mm [US J-10] & 6.5mm [US K-101/2]	11 sts = 4"; 13 rnds = 4"
G	Bulky Weight	10mm [US N-15] & 11.5mm [US P-16]	5 sts = 3"; 8 rnds = 41/4"

Amount: One skein each of 2 colors of any yarn quality will make one or more hats.

SIZE	1	2	3	4	5	6
TO FIT	Preemie	Baby	Toddler	Child	Women	Men
CIRCUMFERENCE	12"	14"	16"	18"	20"	22"
NOTE: Circle the numbers appropriate to the hat size and yarn quality you are making to help keep track of the pattern. HAT-Cuff: With larger hook and first color, chain
A	64	72	84	-	-	-
B	52	64	72	80	92	100
C	48	56	64	72	80	88
D	40	48	56	64	68	76
E	40	44	52	56	64	72
F	-	36	44	48	56	60
G	-	24	28	32	32	36
sts; join with a sl st to first ch, being sure ch is not twisted. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining and in each ch around; join in the back lp of first sc; turn - the number of sc should be the same as the number of ch. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each sc around; join in back lp of first sc; turn. Rep Rnd 2 for
A-F	2 1/2	3	4	5	6	6
inches, do not turn at end of last rnd. Crown: Change to smaller hook and second color. Next Rnd (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in both lps of each sc around; join; do not turn. Rep last rnd with one color or 2 colors for stripes until
A-F	5	6	7	9	10	10
inches from beg. Shape Top: Ch 1; [draw up a lp in next 2 sc, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook - dec made; sc in next
A	11	13	16	-	-	-
B	8	11	13	15	18	20
C	7	9	11	13	15	17
D	5	7	9	11	12	14
E	5	6	8	9	11	13
F	-	4	6	7	9	10
G	-	1	2	3	3	4
sts, dec, sc in next sc, place marker in last st] 4 times; join to first sc – 8 sts dec. Next Rnd: Ch 1, [dec, sc in each sc to 2 sts before marked st, dec, sc in next sc] 4 times; join. Rep the last rnd until the rnd “Ch 1, [dec, sc in next 0 OR 1 sc, dec, sc in next sc] 4 times” has been worked and 12 OR 16 sts rem. Work 1 rnd even. Cut yarn, leaving a long end; weave through rem sts, draw up tightly and fasten securely. Fold cuff in half to the right side. Optional: Make a pom pom and fasten to top of hat. Yarn Quality: A = RED HEART® Baby Fingering Traditional and Pompadour. B = RED HEART®* Soft Baby; TLC® Baby. C = RED HEART® Sport; Baby Sport Econo. D = RED HEART® Soft; Kids; Baby Teri; Tweed; TLC® Lustre; Heathers. E = RED HEART® Super Saver; Classic; Fiesta; Pounder; Classic Plus; TLC® Essentials. F = RED HEART® Misty. G = RED HEART® Light & Lofty; Baby Clouds. ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dec = decrease(d); lp = loop; rem = remain(ing); rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; st = stitch; tog = together; yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions given in brackets the number of times specified.

Pattern © by Coats & Clark Inc. Reproduced with permission from Coats & Clark Inc. PurpleKittyYarns.com is not endorsed by Coats & Clark Inc. It is not permissible to contract production of projects made from designs published by Coats & Clark to a third party for sale or distribution.

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