Red Heart Super Saver

Love & Kisses Throw WR2112

INTERMEDIATE
Designed by Darla Fanton

Afghan measures 55" x 44"

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 2 skeins each 376 Burgundy A and 319 Cherry Red C; 3 skeins 0944 Cherrycola B

Crochet Hook: 6 mm (US J-10)

GAUGE: 7 cls = 4" 8 rows = 4". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles/hook to obtain the gauge given.

Special Abbreviations:
Cl(s): Cluster(s) - Yo, draw up loop in same ch or ch-space as last st made, skip next ch or st, pick up loop in next ch or ch-space, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Hdc2tog: [yo and draw up a loop in the next st] 2 times, yo and draw through all 5 loops on the hook.
Picot: Ch 3, slip st in first ch made.

Notes:
Beginning ch-2 does not count as a st. When working edging, mark first st of the round.

Color Sequence:
Work 1 row with A. 1 row with B and 1 row with C. Carry unused colors along side edges. To change color, work yo, draw through final four loops with new color.

THROW

With A, ch 140.

Row 1 (Right Side): Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, *yo, draw up loop in same ch as last st made, skip next ch, pick up loop in next ch, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook (cl made), ch 1; repeat from * until 2 chs remain, yo, draw up loop in same ch as last st made, skip next ch, pick up loop in next ch, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook, turn - 1 hdc; 69 ch-1 spaces; 69 cls.

Row 2: Change to B. Ch 2, hdc in first ch-1 space, ch 1, *yo, draw up loop in same ch-space as last st, skip next st, pick up loop in next ch-space, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1; repeat from * until 1 st remains, yo, draw up loop in same ch-space as last st, draw up loop in hdc, yo, draw through all 4 loops, turn. Change to C.

Rows 3-103: Repeat Row 2, working in Color Sequence and changing color every row working while carrying unused colors along side edges, end with Row A. Fasten off all colors.

EDGING

Round 1: With right side facing, join A with sc in hdc at upper right hand corner, 2 sc in same place as join, (sc in each of next 5 ch-1 spaces or cls, skip next st) 23 times, 3 sc in final cl on top edge, working in edges of rows, [sc in edge of second row, 2 sc in edge of next row] 50 times, sc in edge of next row, working in opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first st, (sc in each of next 5 ch-1 spaces or sts, skip next st) 23 times, 3 sc in final st for bottom edge, working in edges of rows, [sc in edge of second row, 2 sc in edge of next row] 50 times, sc in edge of next row - 115 sts along top and bottom edges, 151 along each side edge and 3 sc in each corner.

Round 2: Sc in first sc of Round 1, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 117 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 153 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 117 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 152 sts, join with slip in first sc.- 552 sts.

Round 3: Slip st in next st, *[sc, ch 4, sc] in next st for corner, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 59 times, ch 1, skip next st, [sc, ch 4, sc] in next st, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 77 times, ch 1, skip next st; repeat from * around, slip st in first sc. Fasten off A.

Round 4: With right side facing, join B with slip st in a corner ch-4 space, ch 2, yo, pick up a loop in ch-4 space, pick up loop in next ch-1 space, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1, *yo, pick up loop in same ch-space as last st, pick up loop in next ch-space, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1; repeat from * to next corner ch-4 space, [hdc2tog, ch 1] twice in ch-4 space, repeat from *around, end [hdc2tog, ch 1] twice in first ch-4 space, join with slip st to beginning cl. Fasten off B.

Round 5: With right side facing, join C with sc in any ch-1 space, picot, sc in same space, *[sc, picot, sc] in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat

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Marigold Star Throw LW2192

Skill Level: Intermediate

Designed by Ann Regis.

Throw measures 57" x 57".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 4 skeins 788 Williamsburg Print A; 1 skein each 656 Real Teal B, 321 Gold C, and 332 Ranch Red D.
Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Motif = 8 ½" across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Special Abbreviations

dc2tog = [Yo and draw up a loop in ring, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

dc3tog = Yo and draw up a loop in next st, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw up a loop in seam, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw up a loop in next st, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

THROW

Basic Hexagon

Ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring, [ch 3, dc2tog] 5 times in ring, ch 3; join with a slip st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join yarn in any ch-3 space; ch 3, 5 dc in same space, [6 dc in next space] 5 times; join. Fasten off.

Round 3: Join yarn in same st as joining; ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, [ch 2, dc in next 6 dc] 5 times, ch 2; join. Fasten off.

Round 4: Join yarn in any ch-2 space; ch 3, dc in same space, * dc in each dc to ch-2 space **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch-1 space; repeat from * around, end at **; 2 dc in final ch-2 space, ch 2; join. Fasten off.

Rounds 5 and 6: Repeat Round 4.

Hexagon A (make 16)

Round 1: C

Round 2: B

Round 3: A

Round 4: D

Rounds 5 and 6: A.

Hexagon B (make 12)

Round 1: C

Round 2: D

Round 3: B

Rounds 4, 5 and 6: A.

Hexagon C (make 6)

Round 1: C

Round 2: A

Round 3: B

Round 4: A

Round 5: D

Round 6: A

Hexagon D (make 4)

Round 1: C

Round 2: A

Round 3: D

Round 4: A

Round 5: B

Round 6: A

Finishing

Following diagram, sew hexagons together in back loops.

Borders

With right side facing, join B at point A as indicated on schematic; ch 3, [dc in each dc to 1 dc before seam, dc3tog] twice, dc to next space. Fasten off.

In same way, work 3 more borders with B beginning at points B, C, and then D.

Slip St Edging

With right side facing, join B in any ch-2 space; ch 1, slip st evenly around entire piece, including border. Fasten off. With tapestry needle and A, embroider running st around entire edge as follows: * pull yarn from wrong side through to right side through a stitch, then pull yarn to wrong side through next st, skip 1 st; repeat from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, etc.= colors A, B, etc.; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; st(s) = stitch(es); tbl = through back lp; tog = together; yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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Millennium Loop Pillow WR2016

INTERMEDIATE

Designed by Glenda Winkleman.

PILLOW measures approx. 14½" x 14½".

For Millennium Throw see LW2015

RED HEART® "Fiesta®": 1 skein 6341 Millenium A
RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 skein 500 Grey Heather B

Crochet Hook: 6.50mm [US K-10.5].
14" Pillow Form
Yarn Needle

GAUGE: 12 sc = 4"; and 16 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge.

Pillow Back

With B, ch 34.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across; turn - 33 sc.

Rows 2-43: ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off at the end of Row 43.

Border

With Right Side facing, join A in top right hand corner sc. Ch 1, sc in each sc across, ch 1, work 36 sc evenly spaced down edge, ch 1, working across bottom of foundation ch, sc in each ch across, ch 1, work 36 sc evenly spaced up edge, slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Pillow Front

With B, ch 34.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across; turn - 33 sc.

Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in back loop of first 3 sc, ch 3, slip st in top of last sc made, *sc in back loop of next 2 sc, ch 3, slip st in top of last sc made; repeat from * to last 2 sc; sc in back loop of last 2 sc; turn. Fasten off.

Row 5 (Right Side): With A, join in back loop of first sc 2 rows below; ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across; turn.

Rows 6 and 7: Working in both loops, sc in each sc across; turn.

Row 8: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 9-12: With B, repeat Rows 5-8.

Rows 13-52: Repeat Rows 5-12, 5 times.

Border

With right side facing, join A in back loop of first sc in top right hand corner of Row 51.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across Row 51, ch 1, work 36 sc evenly spaced along side edge, ch 1, working across bottom of foundation ch, sc in each ch across, ch 1, work 36 sc evenly spaced along side edge, ch 1, join with slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Pillow Assembly and Border

Place front and back pieces with wrong sides together.

Rnd 1: With A, beginning at upper right corner, ch 1, working through both front and back scs together (sc in each sc across, 2 sc in corner ch-space) 3 times; working through single thickness of pillow front only, sc in each sc across, 2 sc in corner ch-space, join with slip st to front loop of first sc.

Rnd 2: *Ch 5, slip st in front loop of next sc*, repeat from * around, join with slip st in front loop of first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join B in back loop of first sc in upper right hand corner 2 rnds below, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in back loop of first sc, 3 dc in back loop of each sc around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.

Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each dc around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Insert Pillow Form into pillow cover. With yarn needle and matching yarn, sew opening closed.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; rnd(s) = round(s); sc = single crochet; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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Millennium Throw LW2015

Skill Level: Intermediate

Designed by Glenda Winkleman.

Throw measures 44" x 60".

For Millennium Loop Pillow see WR2016

RED HEART® "Fiesta®": 6 skeins 6341 Millennium A.
RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 6 skeins 400 Grey Heather B.
Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 13 sts = 4"; 16 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

THROW

With B, ch 150.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across; turn - 149 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in back loop of first 3 sc, ch 3, slip st in top of last sc made, * sc in back loop of next 2 sc, ch 3, slip st in top of last sc made; repeat from * to last 2 sc; sc in back loop of last 2 sc; turn. Fasten off.

Row 3: With A, join in back loop of first sc 2 rows below; ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across; turn.

Rows 4 and 5: Working in both loops, sc in each sc across; turn.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 7-10: With B, repeat Rows 3-6.

Rows 11-266: Repeat Rows 3-10, 32 times. Fasten off at end of last row. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; * = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Morning Glory Afghan WR1708

EXPERIENCED
Designed by Glenda Winkleman

Afghan measures 46" x 68"

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 5 skeins 316 Soft White CA; 4 skeins 385 Royal CB; 1 skein each 381 Light. Blue CC, 885 Delft Blue CD, 631 Lt. Sage CE; 329 Cornmeal CF.

Afghan crochet hook: 6.50 mm [US K- 10½] or size needed to obtain gauge.
Crochet hook: 6.00 mm [US J-10]
Yarn Needle.

GAUGE: In afghan st: 15 sts and 14 rows = 4". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size afghan hook to obtain the gauge.

PANEL (Make 3): With afghan crochet hook and CA, chain 43.

Row 1: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo, draw yarn through st, * insert hook in next chain, yo, draw yarn through st *, repeat from * to * across (43 loops on hook).

Second Half of Row: Yo, draw yarn through 1 loop on hook, ** yo, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook **, repeat from ** to ** across - 1 loop remains on hook and counts as first loop of next row.

Rows 2-207: First loop on hook counts as first st, * insert hook into next vertical st, yo, draw yarn through st *, repeat from * to * across (43 loops on hook.)

Second Half of Row: Yo, draw yarn through 1 loop on hook, ** yo, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook **, repeat from ** to ** across - 1 loop remains on hook and counts as first loop of next row.

Row 208: Slip st in each vertical st across. Fasten off.

EMBROIDERY
With right side of panel facing, follow chart to cross-stitch design onto panels.

PANEL BORDER
With right side of Panel facing, using crochet hook, join CC in first row-end st down length.

Round 1: Working down length, chain 1, sc in first row-end st, ** tr in next corresponding horizontal st 4 rows below pulling tr up to current level of work, * sc in each of next 3 row-end sts, tr in next corresponding horizontal st 4 sts below pulling tr up to current level of work *, repeat from * to * down length to within last st across, sc in last row-end st, ch 2, sc in each st across to next corner, chain 2 **, sc in first row-end st down length, rep from ** to ** around, join with slip st to beg sc. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join CD in beginning sc, chain-1, sc in beg sc, * sc in next tr, tr in next corresponding horizontal st 3 sts below pulling tr up to current level of work, sc in next sc, tr in next corresponding horizontal st 3 sts below pulling tr up to current level of work *, ** repeat from * to * across to within 2 sts from corner, sc in next tr, sc in next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in each sc across to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space **, sc in next sc, repeat from ** to ** around, join with slip st to top of beg sc. Fasten off.

Round 3: Join CB in beg sc, ch 1, sc in beginning sc, sc in each of next 2 sts, * tr in next corresponding horizontal st 3 sts below pulling tr up to current level of work, sc in each of next 3 sts *, ** repeat from * to * across to within 1 sc from corner, sc in next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in each sc across to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space **, sc in each of next 4 sts, repeat from ** to ** around to within last sc, sc in last sc, join with slip st to beg sc. Fasten off.

PANEL SIDE BORDER
With right side of Panel facing, working down length, join CD in corner ch-2 space.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in corner ch-2 space, * sc in each of next 3 sts, fptr in next corresponding CC tr st 3 rows below pulling tr up to current level of work *, repeat from * to * across to within 3 sts from corner, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in corner ch-2 space. Fasten off.

Row 2: Return to beginning of Row 1, join CB in beg sc, chain 1, sc in beg sc, sc in each of next 4 sts, * fptr in next corresponding CD tr 3 rows below pulling tr up to current level of work, sc in next st *, repeat from * to * across to within last 4 sc, sc in each of last 4 sc, turn.

Rows 3 and 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across,turn.

End of Row 4, fasten off.

Repeat Rows 1-4 to opposite side of Panel.

Repeat Side Border to each remaining panel.

PANEL ASSEMBLY
With right sides of 2 panels aligned, slip st panels together on wrong side using back loops, matching sts from corner to corner down length. Repeat for each panel.

AFGHAN BORDER
With right side of afghan facing, using crochet hook, join CB in top right-hand corner st.

Round 1: Chain 1, sc in each of first 4 sts, * skip next st, sc in each of next 4 sts *, *** repeat from * to * across to within 3 sts from corner, skip next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, chain 2, working down length, sc in each of next 10 sts, ** skip next st, sc in each of next 10 sts **, repeat from ** to ** across to within 5 sts from corner, skip next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, chain 2 ***, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from *** to *** around, join with slip st to beginning sc.

Round 2: Chain 1, sc in each sc around, work 3 sc in each corner chain-2 space, join with slip st to beginning sc.

Round 3: Chain 3 (first dc), dc in next sc, (chain 3, slip st) to top of last dc made, * dc in each of next 2 sc, (chain 3, slip st) in top of last dc made *, repeat from * to * around to within last st, dc in last st. Fasten off.


ABBREVIATIONS CA = Color A; CB = Color B; CC = Color C; CD = Color D; CE = Color E; CF = Color F; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; fptr = front post treble; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; sp(s) = space(s); st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet; yo = yarn over hook; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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On a Roll Sweater and Hat WR2163

Skill Level: Intermediate

Designed by Linda Cyr

SWEATER

Directions are for size Extra Small; changes for sizes Small, Medium and Large are in parentheses.

Finished Chest Measurement: 26 (28, 30, 32)".
Finished Length: 14 (16, 18, 20½)".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins in 972 Pink Camo.

Circular Knitting Needle: 4.5 mm (US 7) – 24".
Double Pointed Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7).
Stitch markers, stitch holders, yarn needle.

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4"; 23 rounds= 4" in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

Special Abbreviations:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time, to right needle; insert point of left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together from this position.

babys gone a hunting vest and hat

Body
With circular needle, cast on 104 (112, 120, 128) sts. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, place marker between first and last sts to mark beginning/end of Rounds. Knit 8 Rounds. Purl 1 Round. Now Knit every Round until 9 (10, 11½, 13)" from beginning (let bottom edge roll before measuring).
Shape Armholes-Next Round: [Bind off 6 sts, K46 (50, 54, 58)] twice. Place sts for front and back on holders.

Sleeves (make 2)
With double pointed needles, cast on 24 (26, 28, 30) sts divided on 3 needles. Knit 8 Rounds. Purl 1 Round. Knit 6 Rounds.
Next Round: K1, increase by knitting into st below next st, K1, place marker, K1, increase by knitting into st below st just knitted, K to end of Round – 26 (28, 30, 32) sts.

Knit 6 Rounds even.

Next Round: K to 1 st before marker, increase by knitting into st below next st, K1, slip marker, K1, increase by knitting into st below st just knitted, K to end of Round.

Repeat last 6 Rounds 5 (6, 6, 6) more times – 38 (42, 44, 46) sts. K every Round until 11 (12, 13, 14½)" from beginning (let bottom edge roll before measuring).

Shape Armhole-Next Round: K to 3 sts before marker, bind off 6 sts, K to end of Round – 32 (36, 38, 40) sts. Place sts on a holder.

Joining Sleeves
Round 1: With circular needle, K32 (36, 38, 40) sts of right sleeve, place marker, K46 (50, 54, 58) sts of back, place marker, K32 (36, 38, 40) sts of left sleeve, place marker, K46 (50, 54, 58) sts of front, place marker – 156 (172, 184, 196) sts.
Round 2: [K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before marker, ssk, K1] 4 times – 148 (164, 176, 188) sts.
Rounds 3, 4, and 5: K.
Repeat Rounds 2-5, 0 (1, 1, 2) times – 148 (156, 168, 172) sts.
Repeat Rounds 2 and 3, 6 (7, 8, 8) times – 100 (100, 104, 108) sts.
Repeat Round 2 once more – 92 (92, 96, 100) sts.
Next Round: K77 (77, 80, 83) sts, place marker for center front, K12 (12, 13, 14), ssk, K1 – 91 (91, 95, 99) sts.
Divide for Neck: [K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before marker, ssk, K1] 3 times, K1, K2tog, K to 2 sts before center front marker; TURN.
Next Row: Slip 1, P to 2 sts before center front marker – 80 (80, 84, 88) sts.
Next Row: [K to 3 sts before next marker, ssk, K1, slip marker, K1, K2tog] 4 times, K to 4 sts before center front marker – 70 (70, 74, 78) sts.
Next Row: Slip 1, P to 4 sts before center front marker – 68 (68, 72, 76) sts.
Next Row: [K to 3 sts before next marker, ssk, K1, slip marker, K1, K2tog] 4 times, K to 6 sts before center front marker – 58 (58, 62, 66) sts.
Next Row: Slip 1, P to 6 sts before center front marker – 56 (56, 60, 64) sts.
Next Row: [K to 3 sts before next marker, ssk, K1, slip marker, K1, K2tog] 4 times, K to 8 sts before center front marker – 46 (46, 50, 54) sts.
Next Row: Slip 1, P to 8 sts before center front marker; TURN – 44 (44, 48, 52) sts.
Next Round (Right Side): P around (work all sts). Knit 8 rounds even. Bind off loosely.

Finishing
Sew underarm seams.

HAT

Finished Circumference: 15¾ (18)".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 skein 774 Lt. Raspberry

Double Pointed Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7).
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4"; 23 rounds= 4" in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

Special Abbreviation:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time, to right needle; insert point of left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together from this position.

Hat
Cast on 63 (72) sts divided evenly on 3 needles. Knit 8 rounds. Purl 1 rounds. Now Knit every round until 3½ (4)" from beginning (let bottom edge roll before measuring).

Shape Crown-Next Rnd: [Ssk, K7] 7 (8) times – 56 (64) sts. Work 2 (3) rounds even.
Next Round: [Ssk, K6] 7 (8) times – 49 (56) sts. Work 2 rounds even.
Next Round: [Ssk, K5] 7 (8) times – 42 (48) sts. Work 1 round even.
Next Round: [Ssk, K4] 7 (8) times – 35 (40) sts.
Next Round: [Ssk, K3] 7 (8) times – 28 (32) sts.
Next Round: [Ssk, K2] 7 (8) times – 21 (24) sts.
Next Rnd: [Ssk, K1] 7 (8) times – 14 (16) sts.
Next Round: [Ssk] 7 (8) times – 7 (8) sts.
Cut yarn, thread tail through tapestry needle, draw through remaining sts; draw up firmly; fasten securely. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: k = Knit; K2tog = Knit next 2 sts together; mm = millimeters; p = Purl; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Over the Shoulder Water Bottle Holder

A great way to keep your water bottle handy on the playground, when hiking or at an amusement park.

Supplies
Susan Bates Knitting Knobby, Art 14075 or Small French Knitter, Art 14102
Red Heart Super Saver, Art E300 or E301
Susan Bates 2 inch Steel Yarn Needle, Art 14081
#17 rubber O-ring


Instructions

Leave at least a 12" tail at the beginning.

Work until piece measures 36-40".

Bind off per how to instructions, leaving at least a 12" tail.

Thread yarn needle with tail, pass needle through O-ring and through the center of the knit tube at least 3 times.

Wrap yarn tail around the stitches between the O-ring and the yarn tube(similar to wrapping a button shank).

Tie a knot about ¼ inch from the secured end of the tail. Run the needle into the tube for an inch and back out after an inch or so.

Pull the knot inside the yarn tube and trim the yarn where it emerges, close to the tube.

Repeat with the other tail.

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Passionate About Purple Throw LW1766

Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Elaine Bartlett.

Throw measures 45" x 66".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 4 skeins 940 Plum Pudding A; 2 skeins 313 Aran E; 1 skein each 776 Dark Orchid B, 530 Orchid C and 718 Shocking Pink D.
Crochet Hook: 6 mm (US J-10).
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square = 9".
CHECK YOUR GAUGE: Use any size hook to obtain gauge given.

THROW

Square

(Make 35 total; 18 squares with A as MC, 6 squares each with B or C as MC, and 5 squares with D as MC.)

With MC, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), work 11 dc in ring, join with slip st to top of beginning ch - 12 dc.

Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 space), *dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with slip st to 3rd ch of beginning ch - 12 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces.

Fasten off.

Round 3: With right side facing, join E with sc in any dc, ch 1, *hdc in next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-1 space, hdc in next dc, ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * twice, hdc in next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-1 space, hdc in next dc, ch 1, join with slip st first sc.

Fasten off.

Round 4: With right side facing, join MC with sc in ch-1 space before a sc, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in sc, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next hdc, *dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip hdc, dc in ch-1 space, dc in next sc, dc in ch-1 space, ch 1, skip hdc; repeat from * twice, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip hdc, join with slip st to top of beginning ch.

Round 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc and each ch-1 space around, working (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space, join with slip st to top of beginning ch - 60 dc; 15 sts on each side.

Fasten off.

Round 6: With right side facing, join E in any corner ch-1 space, hdc in same space, ch 3, hdc in same space, hdc in each dc around, working (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in each corner space, join with slip st to first hdc.

Fasten off.

Round 7: With right side facing, join MC in any corner ch-3 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same ch-3 space, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, dc in each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner space, join with slip st to top of beginning ch - 84 dc; 21 sts on each side.

Round 8: Ch 4, (counts as first dc and ch-1 space), [skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] around, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner space, join with slip st to top of beginning ch.

Fasten off.

Round 9: With right side facing, join E with in any corner ch-2 space, 2 sc in same ch-2 space, sc in each dc around, working 3 sc in each space around, join with slip st to first sc.

Fasten off.

FINISHING
Arranging squares in diagonal rows or as desired, sew Squares together.

Edging

Round 1: With right side facing, join E with in any st, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the middle sc in each corner, group, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Round 2: With right side facing, join A in any sc, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each sc around ,working 3 dc in the middle sc of each corner group, join with slip st to first sc.

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each dc around, working 3 dc in the middle dc of each corner group, join with slip st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Round 4: With right side facing, join E in any st, sc in each dc around, working 3 sc in the middle dc of each corner group, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: A = Color A; B = Color B; C = Color C; ch = chain; D = Color D; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; MC = Main Color; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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Patches Pillow LW1267

Suitable for Intermediate Crocheters.

Finished size approximately 37" long x 15 ½" wide.

RED HEART® "Super Saver", 100% acrylic, Art. E300 (8 and 6 oz. skeins): 14 Oz. 968 Starbrights CA, 7 oz. 388 Teal CB, 2 oz. 324 Bright Yellow CC, small amounts 312 Black CD, 390 Hot Red CE, and 311 White CF.

Crochet Hook: U.S. Size 1-9 [5.5mm]. Other Materials: 14" Zipper, sewing needle and thread, Poly-fil, yarn needle, 15" x 20" travel pillow.

GAUGE: In rnds of sc - 18 sts = 5"; 20 rnds = 5". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

NOTE: Work all rnds continuously without joining.

NOTE: Inc = increase (2 sc in next sc).

BODY: With CA, ch 57. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across to last ch; 2 sc in last ch; working on opposite side of ch in rem lp, sc in next ch and in each ch across - 112 sc. Rnds 2-80: Sc in each sc around working stripe pat of 7 rnds CA and 3 rnds CB. Fasten off. Smooth out the body to make sure it will lay flat and square at the corners. Sew zipper in place. Turn inside out. Sew a diagonal seam across both corners of closed end of body, approximately 4" down each edge from each corner, to form shoulder area. Turn right side out.

HEAD: With CA ch 48; join with a sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist ch. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around - 48 sc. Rnds 2-5: Work even in sc. Rnd 6: [Sc in next 3 sc, inc] 12 times - 60 sc. Rnds 7-10: Work even. Rnd 11: [Sc in next 3 sc, inc] 15 times - 75 sc. Rnds 12-19: Work even. Rnd 20: [Sc in next 3 sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 15 times - 60 sc. Rnd 21: [Sc in next 3 sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 12 times - 48 sc. Patch-Rnd 22: Sc in first 9 sc, with CB sc in next 3 sc, with CA sc in each sc to end. Rnd 23: Sc in first 9 sc, with CB sc in next 4 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 24: Sc in first 8 sc, with CB sc in next 7 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 25: Sc in first 7 sc, with CB sc in next 12 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 26: Sc in first 5 sc, with CB sc in next 14 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnds 27-28: Sc in first 3 sc, with CB sc in next 16 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 29: Sc in first 3 sc, with CB sc in next 15 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 30: Sc in first 5 sc, with CB sc in next 13 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 31: Sc in first 8 sc, with CB sc in next 9 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 32: Sc in first 11 sc, with CB sc in next 5 sc, with CA sc to end. Rnd 33: Work even with CA. Rnd 34: [Sc in next 4 sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times - 40 sc. Rnd 35: [Sc in next 3 sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times - 32 sc. Rnd 36: [Sc in next 2 sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times - 24 sc. Rnd 37: [Sc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times - 16 sc. Rnd 38: [Sc in next sc, skip next sc] 8 times - 8 sc. Rnd 39: Sl st in every other sc around - 4 sts. Fasten off. Stuff head. Flatten neck and sew to body, centering between shoulders.

NOSE AND MUZZLE: With CD ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: [Sc in next sc, inc] 4 times - 12 sc. Rnd 3: Work even. Rnd 4: With CB, [inc] 12 times - 24 sc. Rnds 5 and 7: Work even. Rnd 6: [Sc in next sc, inc] 12 times - 36 sc. Rnd 8: [Sc in next 2 sc, inc] 12 times - 48 sc. Rnd 9: Work even. Fasten off. Embroider mouth with CD. Stuff lightly and sew to head.

EARS (Make 1 CB and 1 CC): Ch 4; join with a sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: [Inc] 8 times - 16 sc. Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, inc] 8 times - 24 sc. Rnds 4-23: Work even. Row 24: Flatten and work sc through both thicknesses across. Fasten off. Sew to head.

TONGUE: With CE work same as Ears through Rnd 2. Rnds 3-8: Work even. Row 9: Rep Row 24 of Ears. Fasten off. Sew in position as pictured.

EYES (Make 2): With CD, ch 3, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook; with CF work 7 sc into same ch; join to top of ch-3. Fasten off. Sew eyes in position.

ARMS (Make 2): With CB, ch 4; join with a sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Rnds 2 and 3: Inc in each sc around - 32 sc at end of Rnd 3. Rnds 4-13: Work even. Rnd 14: [Sc in next 2 sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times - 24 sc. Rnd 15: Work even. Rnd 16: [Sc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 8 times - 16 sc. Rnds 17-19: Work even. Rnds 20-41: With CA work even. Fasten off. Stuff all but the last 3 rnds to allow arms to fold down over body. With CA stitch through stuffed paw to make toes. Sew to body.

LEGS (Make 2): Rnds 1-3: Work same as Arms. Rnds 4 and 6: Work even. Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, inc] 8 times - 40 sc. Rnd 7: [Sc in next 4 sc, inc] 8 times - 48 sc. Rnds 8-11: Work even. Rnd 12: [Sc in next sc, skip next sc] 12 times, sc in next 24 sc - 36 sc. Rnd 13: [Sc in next sc, skip next sc] 6 times, sc in next 24 sc - 30 sc. Rnd 14: [Sc in next sc, skip next sc] 4 times, sc in next 22 sc - 26 sc. Rnd 15: [Sc in next sc, skip next sc] twice, sc in next 22 sc - 24 sc. Rnds 16-19: Work even. Rnds 20-39: With CA work even. Fasten off. Stuff legs. With CA stitch through stuffed paw to make toes. Sew to body.

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Pillow Party WR2148

Designed by Darla Sims.

Skill Level: INTERMEDIATE

Heart Pillow is 15" tall and 16" at widest point.
Square Pillow measures 15½" square.

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 15 sts = 4"; 6 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

HEART PILLOW

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 Skein 940 Plum Pudding A.
RED HEART® "Pomp-a-Doodle™": 1 Ball 9955 Berries & Cream B.
Fiberfill, ½ yd fabric for lining.

PILLOW
Side 1
With A, ch 12.
Row 1 (Right Side): 3 dc in 6th ch from hook, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, dc in last ch; turn - 2 3-dc groups.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), * 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * across; 3 dc in beginning ch-5 space, ch 1, dc in 4th ch of ch-5; turn - 3 3-dc groups.
Row 3: Ch 4, * 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * across; dc in last st; turn.
Rows 4-11: Repeat Row 3.
Row 12: Ch 4, skip first ch-1 space, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 11 times, skip last ch-1 space, dc in last st; turn.
Row 13: Repeat Row 3.
Rows 14-17: Repeat Rows 12-13.
Row 18: Repeat Row 12.

Upper Heart-Right Side
Row 1: Ch 3, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 4 times; 3 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next ch-1 space; turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 3 times; 3 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in last st; turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 2 times; 3 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in last st; turn.
Row 4: ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in last st; turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, sc in last st. Fasten off.

Upper Heart-Left Side
Row 1: With Right Side facing, skip next 3-dc group of Row 18, join yarn in next ch-1 space; ch 3, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 4 times, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in last st; turn.
Rows 2-5: Work same as for Right Side.
Edging-Round 1: With Right Sides facing, join A in any st, ch 1, sc evenly around; join with a slip st. Fasten off.

Side 2
Work same as for Cover 1 to Row 5 of Upper Heart Left Side.
Edging-Round 1: With Wrong Sides facing, join B in any st, ch 1, sc evenly around; join. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Lining: Using one Cover piece as pattern, add ½” to outside edge and cut two heart shaped pieces from lining fabric. With Right Sides facing, sew together using ½” seam, leaving 8" opening along one side. Turn right side out. Insert fiberfill and sew opening closed.

With Wrong Sides together, stitch outer edges of pillow covers, leaving 8" opening. Insert pillow and close opening. Weave in ends.

SQUARE PILLOW

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 Skein 718 Shocking Pink A.
HEART® "Pomp-a-Doodle™": 1 Ball 9930 Plush Plum B.

16" x 16" pillow form, ½ yd fabric for lining.

PILLOW
Side 1
With A, ch 5; join with a slip st into a ring.
Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times; 2 dc in ring; join to 3rd ch of ch-5.
Round 2: Slip st in next ch-2 space, ch 5, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2 space - corner made, ch 1] 3 times; 2 dc in first ch-2 space; join.
Round 3: Slip st in next ch-2 space, ch 5, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1 - side space made; * corner in next ch-2 space, ch 1, side space in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around; 2 dc in first ch-2 space; join.
Round 4: Slip st in next ch-2 space, ch 5, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, side space in each ch-1 space to next ch-2 space, * corner in next ch-2 space, ch 1, side space in each ch-1 space to next ch-2 space; repeat from * around; 2 dc in first ch-2 space; join.
Rounds 5-11: Repeat Round 4.
Fasten off.
Edging-Round 12: With Right Sides facing, join A in any st, ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each ch-2 space; join. Fasten off.

Side 2
Repeat as for Cover 1 to Round 12.
Edging-Round 12: With Wrong Side facing, join B in any st, ch 1, sc in each st around; join. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Lining: Cut two 17" squares from lining fabric. With Right Sides facing, sew together using seam, leaving 8" opening. Turn right side out. Insert pillow and sew opening closed.
Sew covers together around pillow. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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