Red Heart Super Saver

Weekend Crochet Top LW1526

Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Mary Jane Protus.

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

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 12 ½, (14, 15 ½) Ounces No. 319 Cherry Red.
Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-I0.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 6 rows = 4" in dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
To Fit Bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40)".
Finished Bust: 32 ½ (38, 43)".

PANEL PAT (Worked over 25 sts):

Row 1 (RS): 3 Dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, [5 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip 2 dc] twice, 3 dc in next dc.

Row 2: 3 Dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, [ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc] twice, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc.

Row 3: 3 Dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, [sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc] twice, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 for panel pat.

FRONT & BACK (Alike): Ch 51 (59, 67).

Foundation Row (WS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across; turn - 49 (57, 65) sts. Place panel pat:

Row 1: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 11 (15, 19) dc, work panel pat Row 1 across next 25 dc, dc in next 11 (15, 19) dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Panel pat is now in position. Work in dc and appropriate row of panel until 14 (14, 15)" from beg, end WS row.

Shape Armholes: Ch 1, sl st in first 3 (4, 5) dc, ch 3; [yo and draw up a lp in next st, yo and draw through 2 lps] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook - dec made; work to last 6 (7, 8) sts; dec, dc in next dc; turn - 8 (11, 14) sts each side of panel. Work even until 4" above armhole, end WS row.

Divide for Neck-Row 1: Work to middle dc of first 5-dc group; 2 dc in this dc; turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in sp, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc to end; turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 7 (10, 13) dc, 3 dc in next dc, sc in sp, ch 3, 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc to end; turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 7 (10, 13) dc, 3 dc in next dc, sc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, dec, dc to end. Work 0 (1, 2) more rows. Fasten off.

With RS facing, attach yarn in middle dc of next 5-dc group; ch 3, dc in same dc, sc in sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc to end; turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in 7 (10, 13) dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in sp, ch 3, 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc, ch 3, skip next sp, sc in next sp, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc to end; turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in 7 (10, 13) dc, 3 dc in next dc, 2 dc in top of beg ch-3; turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first dc, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc to end; turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in 7 (10, 14) dc, dec, dc in sc. Work 0 (1, 2) more rows. Fasten off.

SLEEVES: Ch 35 (37, 39).

Foundation Row (WS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across; turn - 33 (35, 37) sts.

Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 3 (4, 5) dc, work panel pat Row 1 across next 25 dc, dc in last 4 (5, 6) sts; turn.

Panel pat is now in position. Work in dc and appropriate row of panel, shaping sides by inc 1 st each end of 5th row, then every 3rd row 4 more times, working added sts in dc - 9 (10, 11) dc on each side of panel. Work even until 13" from beg, end RS row.

Shape Armhole-Row 1: Work same as for armhole shaping of Back. Work dec each end of next row - 3 sts each side of panel.

Last Row: Ch 1, sl st in first 4 sts, skip 2 dc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, [skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3] twice, skip 2 dc, sl st in last 4 sts. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams. Sew side and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.

Neck and Sleeve Edgings: With WS facing, attach yarn at a seam; ch 1, work sc evenly around; join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease; inc = increase; mm = millimeters; RS = right side; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch (es): WS = wrong side; yo = yarn over; * = 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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The Wrap LW1444

Beginner

Designed by Marilyn Coleman.

Wrap measures approximately 54" x 60".

RED HEART® "Fiesta®", Art. E704 (6 ounce/330 yard skein): 29 Ounces No. 6012 Black CA and RED HEART® "Super Saver®", Art. E300 (6 ounce/348 yard skein): 29 Ounces No. 312 Black CB.

OR

RED HEART® "Super Saver®", Art. E300 (6 ounce/348 yard skein): 58 Ounces No. 312 Black.

Crochet Hook: 10mm [US N-15].

Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 4 groups of (sc, ch 2, sc) = 5"; 6 rows = 4" with double strand of yarn. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

NOTE: Work with one strand each of CA and CB, or 2 strands of Black for Super Saver only version, held together as one throughout.

Ch 129.

Row 1 (Right Side): (Sc, ch 2, sc) all in 3rd ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch; (sc, ch 2, sc) all in next ch - group made; rep from * across; turn - 43 groups.

Row 2: Ch 2, * group in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across; do NOT work into turning ch; turn.

Rep Row 2 until approximately 30" from beginning, end wrong side row.

Divide for Front Opening: Ch 2, [group in next ch-2 sp] 20 times, TURN. Work even on these 20 groups until approximately 30" from division. Fasten off.

With right side facing, skip next 3 groups on last long row, attach yarn in next ch-2 sp; ch 1, group in same sp, [group in next ch-2 sp] 19 times; turn - 20 groups. Complete to correspond to first side. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB = Colors A, B; ch = chain; mm = millimeters; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sp = space; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = repeat directions in brackets the num-ber of times specified.

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Halloween Yarn Crafts LW1289

Beginner level crafting and crocheting.

Red Heart® Super Saver® Yarn: 100% acrylic, Art. E300 (8 and 6 ounce skeins) or Art. E301 (3 and 2 ½ ounce skeins): Wreath: 6 Ounces No. 254 Pumpkin*; Cat: ½ ounce No. 312 Black; Basket: 2 ounces No. 254 Pumpkin*, ½ ounce No. 312 Black.

* or No. 354 Vibrant Orange.

Wreath: 12" vine wreath; pom-pom maker; 1 yard 1" wide black ribbon.

Cat: Two black 12" chenille stems; pom-pom maker; white covered wire; two 8mm wiggle eyes; small amounts of black and pink felt.

Basket: Gallon size empty, clean plastic bleach bottle; pencil, hole punch; orange spray paint; crochet hook size H-8 [5mm]; small amount black felt.

All: Hot melt glue gun and glue sticks; ruler; scissors; white craft glue.

WREATH

Make ten (10) 3" diameter Pumpkin pom poms.

Make a black bow. Glue pom poms and bow to vine wreath with hot melt glue.

CAT

Cut twenty four (24) 16" long Black strands for body and legs. Cut six (6) 6" long Black strands for ties.

Body: With the ends of the 16" strands even, place one chenille stem over the strands, 4" from one (head) end. With a 6" strand, tie yarn and stem together 1" from top of chenille stem. Divide the 24 strands into three bundles of 8 strands, hold the stem together with one of the bundles and make a braid until braid length is approximately 4" long and approximately 5" of unbraided yarn remains. With 6" strand, tie yarn and stem together to secure the braid. A long length of stem will remain for the tail.

Legs: Cut second stem into two 6" pieces. Twist the 1" stem remaining at the head end over the center of a 6" piece to secure, leaving 3" at each side for front legs. Repeat with the stem at the tail end for the back legs. Divide the 5" yarn ends at each end of body into 2 bundles of 12 strands for each leg. Then braid 3 bundles of 4 strands together with a 3" stem until end of stem is reached. Secure braid at "ankle" with a 6" strand of yarn. Trim ends.

Head: Make one 2" Black pom pom and glue to remaining stem at head end of body with hot melt glue. Cut two ¾" triangles from black felt for ears; cut on ¼" triangle from pink felt for nose; cut six (6) 1 ¼" long pieces of white covered wire for whiskers. Glue features in place with craft glue. Bend legs and tail as desired. Glue onto wreath or use as separate decoration.

BASKET

Mark 4" from the bottom of the bleach bottle and repeat around the bottle. Mark again 1" above the 4" marks. Cut from the bottle opening down to the 4" mark, then around the bottle following the 4" marks for the basket. Cut following the 1" marks for the handle.

Punch holes down the center of the handle every ½", beginning ½" from the end. Cut the corners of the handle to round the ends. Make 32 evenly spaced marks ¼" from the top edge of the basket; punch holes over the center of the marks.

Spray basket and handle on all sides with orange paint and allow to dry.

Basket Cover: With Pumpkin yarn, ch 5; join with a sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring; join with a sl st to top of ch-3 -16 sts. Rnd 2: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4 -16 sps. Rnd 3: Sl st in next sp, ch 5, dc in same sp, * (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next sp; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-5. Rnds 4-10: Sl st in next sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, * (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next sp; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-6. Fasten off. (Note: Stretch cover over basket to check height of cover before fastening off and work more or fewer rnds to fit.) Edging: Stretch cover over basket and align ch-3 sps with holes. With Black, make a slip knot on hook, * insert hook between dcs and into hole of basket and complete a sl st, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp and hole, ch 1; rep from * around; join to first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Handle: With Pumpkin, make a slip knot on hook, work 2 sc in each hole across long sides and 6 sc in each of the 2 end holes; join. Fasten off. With hot melt glue, glue ends of handle to inside of basket.

Face: Cut three 1" triangles from black felt for two eyes and a nose. Cut one mouth from black felt following template. Glue features to front of basket with craft glue.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; rep= repeat; sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; sp(s) = space(es); st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Trick or Treat LW1367

No skills required.

Red Heart® Super Saver®, Art. E300 (8 ounce solid/6 ounce multi-color skeins): 10 Ounces No. 312 Black or 10 ounces No. 254 Pumpkin.

Wire coat hanger for each wreath; pliers; 4"-wide cardboard; scissors; 1 ½"-wide ribbon; purchased Halloween decorations; fine wire; hot glue gun and sticks.

With pliers, shape hanger into a circle, then bend hook for the hanging loop.

Yarn Bundle (Make approximately 100): Wind yarn 20 times around the cardboard. Slip these strands off the cardboard. Then, with a separate 8" strand of yarn, tie strands together at center (see Figure 1); do not cut the yarn loops.

Using the ends of the 8" strand, tie the bundle to the ring, positioning the bundle perpendicular to the wire (see Figure 2). If necessary, trim the ends of the 8" strand.

Make another bundle and tie to the ring adjacent to the previous bundle. Continue to make bundles and tie them to the wire in the same way, positioning each bundle against the previous bundle and working around the ring until the entire wire circle is filled.

Make a bow from the ribbon. Wind yarn or fine wire through an area that can be hidden and tie or twist around wire ring. With hot glue, attach smaller decorations.

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Crochet Halloween Afghan WR1040

Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Michele Thompson.

Afghan measures approximately 47" x 58 1/2".

Cats and bats playing in the pumpkin patch describe this fun Crocheted Halloween Afghan. Strips are crocheted from Red Heart Super Saver, then joined and appliquéd with cats, bats and pumpkins. A little fabric paint gives them their personality.

Red Heart® Super Saver®: 13 Ounces No. 0254 Pumpkin CA; 26 ounces No. 0312 Black CB; 9 ounces No. 0368 Paddy Green CC.

Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].

Yarn needle; TULIP "Slick" Dimensional Fabric Paint (1.25 ounce tube): 1 tube each No. 65130 True Red; No. 65038 Black; No. 65174 Natural Glow; and No. 65420 Sour Apple.

GAUGE/TENSION: 12 sts = 4"; 14 rows = 4" in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

NOTE: Afghan is made in strips, then sewn tog. Appliqués are made separately, painted, then sewn on.

AFGHAN:

STRIPS 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (Make 5): With CA, ch 16.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 15 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 until there are 18 rows completed. [Change to CB.

Work 18 rows sc. Change to CA. Work 18 rows sc.] 5 times. Fasten off. There are a total of 11 color blocks in each strip.

STRIPS 2, 4, 6, 8 (Make 4): With CB, ch 16.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 15 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 until there are 18 rows completed. [Change to CC. Work 18 rows sc. Change to CB. Work 18 rows sc.] 5 times. Fasten off. There are a total of 11 color blocks in each strip.

Sew strips together following diagram. Weave in ends.

Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach CB at top righthand corner; ch 1, 3 sc in corner, sc across top edge, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly down side, 3 sc in corner, sc across beginning ch edge, 3 sc in corner, sc up last side; join with a sl st in first sc; TURN.

Rnds 2 and 3 (Wrong Side): Ch 1, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in center corner sc; join to first sc. TURN at end of Rnd 3.

Rnd 4: * Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

APPLIQUES:

PUMPKINS (Make 10): With CA, ch 3; join with a sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with a sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join – 16 sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 24 sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 32 sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 40 sc.

Rnd 6: Sl st in each sc around. Fasten off.

Paint face on pumpkin with black fabric paint. Sew pumpkins on afghan according to diagram.

CAT FACE (Make 6): With CB, work same as for pumpkin until Rnd 4 is complete.

Rnd 5: * Ch 4, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip join, skip next 2 sc, sl st in next 6 sc **; repeat from * to **; sl st in each st around. Fasten off.

Paint eyes on face with green, let dry, then paint center of eye with black. Paint nose with black, let dry, then paint whiskers with glow. Paint mouth with red. Sew cat faces on afghan according to diagram.

BAT (Make 9)-Head: With CB, work same as for pumpkin until Rnd 1 is complete.

Rnd 2: * Ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, skip join, skip next sc, sl st in next 3 sc **; repeat from * to **; sl st in each st around. Fasten off. Paint 2 eyes on head with red.

Wings: With CB, ch 16.

Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in last ch again, working on opposite side of beginning ch, sl st in next 2 ch; ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook – picot made; skip next ch, sl st in next 7 ch, picot, skip next ch, sl st in last 3 ch, picot.

Row 2: Working across first sts of Rnd 1, sl st in first 3 sts, picot, skip tr, sl st in next 7 sts, picot, skip tr, sl st in last 3 sts. Fasten off.

Sew head onto wings. Sew bats on afghan according to diagram.

ABBREVIATIONS:

CA, CB, CC : Colors A, B, C; ch : chain; dc : double crochet; hdc : half double crochet; lp : loop; mm : millimeters; rep : repeat; rnd : round; sc : single crochet; sl : slip; sp : space; st(s) : stitch(es); tr : treble crochet; * or ** : repeat whatever follow the * or ** as indicated; [ ] : work directions given in brackets the number of times specified

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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

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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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Spirit of America Afghan LW1303

Skill Level: Intermediate

Throw measures 50" wide x 68" long.

Red Heart® Super Saver®, or any worsted weight acrylic yarn. Version 1: 25 Ounces No. 316 Soft White CA, 14 ounces No. 382 Country Blue CB, and 27 ounces No. 387 Soft Navy CC

Celebrate Your Spirit

Though yarn amounts may vary with alternate color versions, we wanted to show you some possibilities for making a patriotic throw.

Version 2: Red CA, White CB, Blue CC. Work as written.

Version 3: White CA, Red CB, Blue CC. Work as written EXCEPT work stars with CA.

Version 4: Red CA, Blue CB, White CC. Work pat section Rows 1-4 with CA, Row 5 with CB, Rows 6-9 with CC, Row 10 with CB, Rows 11-14 with CA, sc section with CB and stars with CC.

Crochet Hook: U.S. Sizes H-8 [5mm] and J-10 [6mm]. Yarn needle.

GAUGES: 13 sts = 4"; 17 rows = 4" in sc with smaller hook; 13 sts = 4"; 14 rows = 6" in pat with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauges given.

THROW: With CA and larger hook, ch 219.

Foundation Row (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn - 218 sc.

Row 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, * sc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc; rep from * to last 2 sc; sc in next sc, dc in last sc; turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, * 3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next de; rep from * to last sc; dc in last sc; turn.

Rows 3 and 4: Rep Row 2, changing to CB and smaller hook in last st of Row 4. Drop CA.

Row 5: With CB and smaller hook, ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off CB.

Row 6: With right side facing, insert larger hook in first sc of last row and draw CA through; rep Row 1 across.

Rows 7-11: Rep Rows 2-6

Rows 12-14: Rep Rows 2-4 EXCEPT change to CC and smaller hook in last st of Row 14. Cut CA.

Row 15: With CC and smaller hook, ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Rows 16-46: Rep Row 15 EXCEPT change to CA in last st of Row 46.

Rep Rows 1-46 for pat twice more, then rep Rows 114 once more EXCEPT change to CB and smaller hook in last st of Row 14 .

EDGING-Rnd 1 (Right Side): Ch 1,3 sc in first sc, sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, ** (dc, [ch 1, dc] twice) all in corner sc, ch 1, skip next sc, * dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around, adjusting as necessary at corners and end of rnd; join to 3rd ch of ch-4; TURN.

Rnd 3: Change to larger hook; ch 1, * sc in next sp, 3 dc in next dc, skip next sp; rep from * around, adjusting if necessary at end of rnd; join to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

STAR-Make 27: With larger hook and CB, ch 5; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, holding back last lp on hook, 2 dc in ring, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook - beg cluster (cl) made; [ch 4; holding back last lp on hook, 3 dc in ring, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook - cl made] 4 times, ch 4; join with a sl st to top of beg cl - 5 cl.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, * sc in cl, ch 7, sc in 4th ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch; rep from * around; join to first sc.

Rnd 3: * Working in rem lps of ch, sc in next 4 lps, 2 sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sl st in top and side lps of last sc made, 2 sc in same sp, sc in next 4 sts * *, sl st in next sc; rep from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.

FINISHING: Arrange 9 stars evenly spaced down each of the three single crochet sections and sew in place.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; sp = space; st = stitch; tr = treble crochet; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions given in brackets the number of times specified.

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Haunting Goodies! WR1044

Skill Level: Beginner

Designed by Barbara Swanson

MATERIALS

Red Heart® Super Saver®:

Pumpkin Canisters and Hoop: 1 Skein No. 254 Pumpkin CC for each canister or hoop.

Witch Canister: 1 Skein No. 672 Spring Green CA, 2 skeins No. 530 Orchid CB.

Additional Materials:

White craft glue, small brush, hot glue gun and sticks, scissors, optional paint to match face color.

Pumpkin Canister: 18 or 42 Ounce oatmeal canister with lid – empty and clean, black and green felt.

Pumpkin Hoop: 12" Yellow Susan Bates® "Hoop-La™" hoop, orange jumbo rick rack, black and green felt.

Witch Canister: 3 Pound coffee can with plastic lid – empty and clean, Susan Bates® Pom Pom Maker, 1/3 yard of black felt, scraps of yellow felt, two purchased 1/2" black pom poms.

Pumpkin Canisters (A)

1. Paint label of canister if desired and let dry. Brush on glue along lower 1" of canister. Coil CC along edge and around canister, having each round of yarn touching the previous round but not overlapping. Continue to brush on glue and coil yarn to within 1/4" of top edge, leaving top 1/4" free to allow lid to fit. Cut yarn.

2. Cut facial features from black felt and glue in place as pictured.

Top: Trace circumference of canister lid onto center of green felt. Mark 1 1/4" for small canister or 1 1/2" for large canister all around the outside of this circle and cut out the larger circle. Cut out triangular shapes to within 1/4" of center circle to form jagged edge. Glue to lid top and side edges. Cut a few more triangles from remaining felt for "leaves" and glue to center of lid top.

Pumpkin Hoop (B)

1. Separate hoop sections; set outer hoop aside. Glue CC yarn end to outer edge of inner hoop. Wind yarn firmly across hoop, criss-crossing as pictured until desired fullness is achieved. Wind firmly enough to prevent sagging or loops but not tight enough to distort hoop shape. Glue yarn end to edge of hoop. Spread glue all along outer edge of yarn-covered hoop. Put outer hoop in place over inner hoop and tighten screw. Glue rick rack over edge of hoop.

2. Cut facial features from black felt. Glue in place noting that the hoop screw is at the top of the face. Cut a few triangular leaf shapes from the green felt and glue in place at top.

Witch Canister (C)

1. Paint label of can if desired and let dry. Brush on glue along lower 1" of can. Coil CA along edge and around can, having each round of yarn touching the previous round but not overlapping. Continue to brush on glue and coil yarn to within 1/4" of top edge, leaving top 1/4" free to allow lid to fit. Cut yarn.

2. Cut out felt facial features and glue to can over yarn as pictured. Make 2" pom pom from CA for nose. Glue nose pom pom and black eye pom poms in place.

Hair: Cut 80 28" lengths of CB; tie together at center with a separate length of yarn. Cut 80 20" lengths of CB; tie together 5" from one end with a separate length of yarn. Glue tied area of first bundle to center of can lid, spread strands to cover opposite quarters of lid and glue in place. Repeat with second bundle, gluing tied area to first tied area and spreading strands to cover remaining 2 quarters of lid; glue. The short strands become the front bangs of the witch's hair. Trim.

Hat: Cut a 12" diameter full circle and an 18" diameter half circle from black felt. Glue circle over hair on lid. Over lap straight edges of half circle several inches to form a cone for top of hat. Trim excess felt; glue over lapped edges. Center open edge of cone over top of hat and glue.

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Devil Dog Costume WR1787

Designed by Darla Sims.

Skill Level: Easy

Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.

RED HEART® "Super Saver™": 1 skein each 319 Cherry Red A and 312 Black B.
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.
One button, ⅞" diameter.
Two 1" D-rings.
2 ½" square of cardboard.

GAUGE: 12 sts= 4". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Finished Chest: 16-19 (20-25, 26-32)".
Finished Length: 10 (14, 17)".
NOTE: Sweater is worked from neck down.

COLLAR

With B, ch 38 (50, 62).

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn - 36 (48, 60) dc.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each across. Fasten off.

BODY

Row 1: With right side facing, skip first 3 (5, 7) sts, join A in next st, ch 3, dc in next 29 (37, 45) dc, turn, leaving last 3 (5, 7) sts unworked - 30 (38, 46) dc.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first st, dc in next and each st to within last st, 2 dc in last st, turn - 32 (40, 48) sts.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 4-16 (22, 28): Repeat Rows 2-3 for 7 (10, 13) times more - 46 (60, 74) sts.

Fasten off.

EDGING

Row 1: With right side facing, join B with sc at upper Body next to Collar, work 23 (33, 48) sc along side to corner, work 3 sc in corner, work 44 (58, 72) sc along lower edge, work 3 sc in corner, work 24 (34, 39) sc along side to upper Body, ending at lower Collar.

Row 2: Ch 1, work backwards sc in each st around.

Fasten off.

PITCHFORK

Center: With B, ch 13 (15, 17).

(Slip st, ch 5, slip st, ch 3, slip st) in 3rd ch from hook, slip st in each ch to end.

Fasten off.

Side Spokes: With B, ch 10 (12, 14).

Slip st in 3rd ch from hook, slip st in each ch across, ch 3, slip st in last ch.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Following photo, sew Pitchfork to Back. Sew button to end of collar. Button slips between sts to close.

Horned Headpiece

Band

With B, ch 16, (18, 20).

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn - 15 (17, 29) sc.

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off.

Ties

With B, place slip knot on hook, working in edges of rows, pull slip knot through first st, [pull yarn through next st] 4 times, yo, pull yarn through all 5 loops on hook, Ch 35, (40, 45).

Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in ch across. Fasten off.

Repeat at opposite end for second Tie.

Horns (Make 2)

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook - 3 sc.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 6 sc.

Round 3: Sc in each sc around - 6 sc.

Round 4: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times - 9 sc.

Round 5: Sc in each sc around - 9 sc.

Round 6: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times - 12 sc.

Rounds 7-7 (8, 9): Sc in each sc around. On last round, slip st to first st to join.

Fasten off.

Stuff each horn with small amount of A. Sew horns to Band.

ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over needle; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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