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Since Martingale has no control over choice of materials or procedures, the company assumes no responsibilty for the use ofthis information Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request ISBN: 978: 1-60468-551.0 Mission Statement Dedicated ta providing quality produets and service to inspite creativity This book was canceived, designed, and produced by Quantum Books Led 6 Blundell Set London N7 9BH United Kingdom Publisher: Kerry Enzor Projet Editor: Hazel Eriksson Editor: Jlie Brooke Designer: Blanche Willams of Harpe Willams Design Photographer: Simon Pash Technical Consultants: Carol Meldrum and Sophie Scott Production Manager: Rohana Yusof Printed in China by 1010 Printing International Lid INIBITI6IS 8765432130 Hip and Happy ProjectsIntroduction ‘The Designers Project Selector Grochet for the Home Grochet Fashion Grochet Techniques Useful Information ‘Yarns Used in the Projects Index Acknowledgments ul 139 140 142 144Introduction I've always loved the bohemian style of the late 1960s and early 1970s and I cannot resist the amazing patterns and colors that were used on everything from clothing to carpets and posters to wallpaper. Crochet was an integral part of the look then, and | 1 delighted to watch it come back into fashion and give me the chance to have be explore it mysel. For m the bohemian style represents creativity in its purest form: the combination of amazing colors, often inspired by nature; textures and fabries that feel amazing to the touch; and exciting stitch patterns that will rock your world. The original bohemian, free-spirited people who founded the look and gave it a name, were thought to be unconventional If you, like me, are one of today's boho followers, then embrace this freedom and explore the style on your own terms by giving the pattems in this book your own twist add tassels, use your own color palette, or use thicker or thinner hooks and yams to maximize or minimize the designs. Make every project unique to you, Tam really proud to present this amazing collection of crochet projects. Youll find quick-and-easy makes like pillows and coasters, as well as larger, more time- consuming items such as scarves and blankets. They come from a very talented group of bloggers and crafters (see pages 8-9) who will show you a fantastic range of crochet techniques, and will inject a rainbow-colored wave of bohemian chic into your home and wardrobe. Go wild with boho color and see how it inspire you on a daily basis! oink‘Amy Astle Color, erochet, and anything crafiy make Amy Astle of Little Doolally happy. She has been ‘racheting since she was ten years old: Her grandma bought her some old 1970s weekly sewing, knitting, and erochet magazines froma yard sale and she has been hooked ever since She discovered her lve for yarn surface patter, and texture while studying for a degree is textiles. Since then, her fingers have been itching to delve into the wonderful world of crochet and inspite and teach other lik ‘minded peopl swwwlittedoolallsicom. She lives in Nottinghamshire, UK. Annemarie Benthem Annemarie lives in Delft in the Netherlands, She took her fist crochet elass in 2010 and immediately Fel in love sith it. There aren't many projects she hast tried, and although she ‘The DESIGNERS loves to make other people's work canbe found at wwwwetsy pattems, she also ves to design .com/ahishop/arnhappiness. herself. She hopes to inspire people with her designs. You can AM Campbell find more designs on her blog, Ali remembers getting hooked ‘wo wannemarieshaakblog fon eruchet as a child, Today, she blogspot.com, and her Etsy always has two oF thtee projects shop, wiswetsy.comishop ‘nthe go and teaches it to ‘annemariesbreiblog. ‘others. She says: "With just one Tittle hook andl a small bal of Ruth Bramham ‘wool this eco-friendly craft will Ruth, known online as Ruthie keep you occupied lke you never Joy, taught herself to knit and thought it could! She lives in cerachet to make clothes for her Dorset, UK. Find her online at son Paul when he was a baby: www gethookedoncrochet.co.uk She lives in Lancashire, UK, long with her husband Adrian Susam Carlson and an enormous yarn and Susan deseribes herself as bread stash! Taking inspiration a cheerful, ereative, crochet from nature she enjoys making designer, and collector of al accessories from natural yaens things eoloul. She was taught such as wool, mohair, and silk, to erachet asa young gil by her She also creates jewelry from granny and her first project was semi-precious stones, freshwater long scarf for her dad. Although pearls, and Czech glass. When crochet and other craftiness rot making things she loves to ave always been part of her life, walkin her helaved Yorkshire she channeled her energy into Dalles and Lake District. Her teaching junior high and high school sciences for many years before she picked up a hook again and her blog, Felted Baton, was bor. Susan loves all things colorful—especilly with buttons and yarn! Her designs can be found at FeltedButton com, She lives in Utah, Sara Dudek Sara stared crocheting when she was 12 years old and began designing patterns soon ater. She started Sans Limites Crochet (sanslimitescrachet Dlogspotco.uk) afer college and has loved watching it grow Her crochet work has taken her to craft fairs around the United States and even included designs For the non-profit company Krochet Kids International She has an Etsy store lives in Colorado where she spends her days studying design in graduate school, teaching dance, and exploring the Rocky Mountains nd currentlyCarmen Heffernan armen lives inthe Irish ‘countryside with her husband and thee delightful dogs and cats, Her mother and aunts ‘were all ereative and skillful at needlework, soit has always heen a part of hee life, Carmen, is passionate about crochet and color and feels driven to create ‘every day! She aso loves to teach crachet, and to inspite athers to ‘express themselves with hooks and yarn, Carmen especially loves taking simple patterns and using diferent or surprising color combinations to create something vibrant and beautiful ‘She documents her erachet creations on Instagram, at butp/instagram.com Janniedesignerochet, and sells her colorful erochet flowers on Busy (wwrwetsyeom/shop AnnieDesign) Dorien Hollewijn, Ever since she was alittle stl Dorien has been playing vvith yarn and fabric, Her oll had a huge wardrobe of Knitted, crocheted, and sewn parents. A few years ago, when circumstances kept her at home, she immediately picked up yarn and fabrics to keep her occupied. And because she learned so much about all eras from other bloggers she started her own blog (imadebydo blogspot.) about her adventures in the world of fiber. Her work emphasizes the possibilities of color: she says that creating a simple squa for hexagon over andl again with diferent colors, and then atranging them into one gongeous blanket, isthe best game ever: She has an Etsy store, (wwwetsy com/ah/shop/JustDo), and lives in the Netherlands ‘Sandra Paul Sanda Pal is eral blogger a patter designer sho loves 10 exochet, knit, and sew. She lives ina small village in Bedfordshire, UK, with her husband, daughter and an ever-expanding stash of yutn and fabri, Re-discovering kenittng as an adult by dusting off some rusty childhood skills one Christmas day, it was only a matter of weeks before she knew that she needed to learn erochet too, One haw-to book and a ing of fumbled fingers later, a slightly crooked sgyanny square and a brand new obsession had been bor, Hee designs can be found at vwww:cherryhear. co.uk, stressful 6 Marinke Slump Marinke (known online as Wink) is blogger and designer, who came to the attention of the crochet community for her colorful mandalas. She fist Jeamed to crochet from a small book on how to make amigurumi Armed with some cotton yarn and a crochet hook that was way too small, she taught herself the single crochet stitch, Her frst crochet project was supposed 10 pe a fish, but turned out asa litle pig... Now, ive yeas later, the art of crochet feels second nature to her, and she even has her dream job of being a full-time exochet blogger! Wink writes patterns on a tegular basis and offline magazines including Tits and Simply bees for onlin Crochet, and shares patterns on her blog (acreativebeing.com) and her Etsy and Ravelry shops She lives and works from her home in the Netherlands. Find her online at acreativebeing.com.Project SELECTOR Vintage Fan Ripple Blanket 14 101 Project SelectorCozy throws and pillows bring boho charm to bring ait—or to your home. Use one or two piec a splash of color to a sofa or ea: transform a room into a kaleidoscope of crocheted acces ries,Vintage Fan Ripple Blanket @ @ SKILL LEVEL This pretty pattem was inspired by a vintage design, and the simple pattern repeat means it can be easily adapted to make a smaller baby blanket or langer throw YOU WILL NEED Dk-weightcoton/acryic blend yar approx 1176 07/50 g; 153 yes/140 m) Ca 2ballsin ove Cb 2balls in pink Cc 2 balls in pa pink Cd 2 balls inred Ce 2 ballsin violet CCF 2balls yellow Cg 2balls in blue Sine 6-6 (4m) hook Gauge Gauge isnot important inthis project Dimensions ‘Approx 56°x 56" 141 Crochet for the Home To make the blanket All stitches are worked into the back loops only throughout. To make a larger or smaller blanket, start with a chain which is a multiple of 9 plus 1 Using CGa, ch280 Row 1: sc! into 2nd ch from hook, *se3 into next ch, sel into next ch3, sel into next ch8, rep from *, ending last rep after four of the se8 have been worked, turn, (330sts) Rows 2-3: chi, *skip Ist, sel into next 4sts, sc3 into next st, scl into next 4sts, skip Ist, rep from * to end. Row 4: sl st into first 3sts, ch6 (counts as ttt), tre] into next 2sts, trtr3 into next st, tr] into next 3st, skip next 2sts, “skip next 2sts, trtrl into next 3sts, trie} into next st, trtr] into next 3st, skip next 2sts, rep from * to end, turn Fasten off yarn and join in Cb. Row 5: chl, "scl into next 4sts, sc3 into next st, scl into next 4sts, rep from * to end. Rows 2-5 form pattem repeat. Repeat these rows, changing color after Row 4 on each repeat as follows. Rows 6-8: Ch, Rows 9-12: CCe Rows 13-16: CCd Rows 17-20: CCe. Rows 21-24: CCf 28: CCg Repeat stripe sequence until blanket Rows 2: is the required size. On the last repeat do not fasten off yarn after Row 4 but repeat Rows 5, 2, and 3 to form the edge Finishing Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends, Block if requiredAnnie Blanket @ SKILLLEVEL Dotted stripes add a playful touch of color to this baby blanket. You can use a different color for each stripe, or restrict yourself to one or two _ YOU WILL NEED Dk-weight cotton yarn approx 1.76 02/509; 109 y/100 m) MC Stalls in white CC Séraps of yarn in 12 colors Sie E4 (35mm) hook Gauge 18 stitches by 9 rows over 4” square using ‘dc; however gauge isnot essential for this pattern Dimensions ‘Approx 21°x 24° 16 | Crochet for the Home To make the blanket To make a larger/smaller blanket, work your chain in a number divisible by 3, plus 2 Using MC, ch101 Row I: sc! into 2nd ch from hook, scl into each ch to end, turn (1O0sts) Row 2: ch2 (counts as first de), de2 into frst st, “skip 2sts, de3 into next st, rep from * to end, turn. (34 sets of de3) Fasten off MG and join in CC of choice. Row 3: ch3 (counts as sc! and ch2). *sc1 in between next two groups of dc3, ch2, rep from *, ending last rep with se1 into top of ch2 at beg of previous row Fasten off GC and join in MC. Row 4: ch2 (counts as first de), de2 into first ch2sp, "skip next st, de3 into next ch2sp, rep from * to end Fasten off MC and join in CC. Rows 3-4 form pattern, Repeat until 74 rows of pattern have been worked cr until blanket is required length, Do not fasten off yarn. Row 75: chl, scl into each st wend. Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends. Edging Using MG, join yarn to any se on last row worked Round 1: ch1, se! into same st as you joined yar to, se] into each st 3 into corner st (lirst to corn comer made), work se] into each st down the side of the blanket to comer, s¢3 into comer st (second corner made), sc! into each st along edge to next comer, sc3 into comer st (third comer made), se1 into each st up the side of the blanket to comer, se3 into corner st (fourth corner made), s¢1 to end, sl st into chi at beg of round.Finishing Block if requiredDaisy Baby Blanket op © SKILL LEVEL Colorful daisies are scattered over this pretty blanket. This size is perfect for a baby's crib, YOU WILL NEED Spor. eight cotton yam approx 35 cxf 100 g; 299 yds/273 m) MC Dballsincream Ca A ballinorange Co Lal in tight orange (cet ballinyetow Cd {baling pink Ce 1 ballin dark pink CCE ballin pupe Ca ballinbeige Ch Aba in green Size F (275mm) hook Gauge Gauges ot mpertant inthis poet Dimensions Approx 30" 36" 181 Crochet for the Home but why not make a larger one for pienies Special stitches de3cluster: work as de3tog working each de into the same st or space to make a cluster. de4cluster: work as dedtog working each de into the same st or space to make a cluster ‘To make the blanket Daisy WHEEL SQUARE (MAKE 30) Using CC of choice, ch5, join ends with sl st to form ring Round 1: ch (counts as frst st), sel into ring, s! st into chl at beg of round. (12sts) Round 2: ch4 (count as del and ch1), “de! into next st, ch1, rep from * to end, si st into third of ch at beg of round. (12 chisp) Fasten off yar Join in MC into any of the chisp from previous round Round 3: ch3 (counts as first st), de3cluster into same chisp, ch3, *dedcluster into next ch sp, ch3, rep from * to end, sl st into top of first cluster. (12 clusters) Fasten off MC and join in next CC of choice into any of the ch3sp from previous round Round 4: ch4 (counts as first st, work (tr2, ch3, tr3] into same ch3sp (corer made), de3 into next two ch3sp, “work [t13, ch3, tr3] into next ch3sp (comer made), de3 into next two ch3sp, rep from * to end, sIst into top of chd at beg of round. (16 ch3sp) Round 5: first ch3sp, ch3 (counts as first st), work [de2, ch3, de3] into same sl st across sts and into ch3sp (commer made), de3 into next three ch3sp, “work [de3, ch3, de3 into next ch3sp (comer made), de3 into nest three ch3sp, rep from * to end, sI st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (20 ch3sp) Fasten off CC and join in MC to any of the stitches on previous round. Round 6: ch3 (counts as frst st),de| into each st until first ch3sp, work {de2, ch3, de2] into ch3sp, *de1 into each st until next ch3sp**, work [de2, ch3, de2] into ch3sp, rep from *, ending last rep at **, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (76sts) Round 7: ch1 (counts as first st), se into each st until first ch3sp, work [se1, ch1, st until scl] into ch3sp, “sc! into eae next ch3sp"*, work [sel, ch, sel] into ch3sp, rep from *, ending last rep at **, slst into ch1 at beg of round. Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends. Finishing Lay out squares in your choice of design in six rows made up of five squares across. Using MC, hold first two squares with wrong sides together and sl st into corner space of both squares. Chl, scl into same place, work set into matching sts from both squares up to next. corner, se1 into comer, Do not break off yarn but join next two squares together as given above until five sets of two squares have been joined. Join the next row of squares to the first row of squares. Continue joining as set until all squares have been joined, Next join the squares vertically as given for the rows, sl st over sections where the squares are already joined. 20 | Crochet for the Home Border Use MC for the first and last round of border, and three CC shades for Rounds 2-4 of border. Using MC and with RS facing you, join with sl st to any st on outer edge of blanket Round 1: ch1, scl into each st and chsp until first comer, work (scl, ehl, sel] into Join the daisy first corner, “scl into each st and chsp to wheel squares together to create afield of colorful next corner**, work [scl, chI, scl] into comer, rep from *, ending last rep at ** Fasten off MC and join first CC of choice into any st from previous round. Round 2: ch2, hdc! into each st until blooms. Arrange first corner, work [hdel, chi, hde1] into . first commer, *hde! into cach st and chap e eiferent to next comer**, work [hdel, chl,hdel] colors in rows into comer, rep from *, ending last rep , at **. — Fasten off CC and join second CC of random order. choice into any st from previous round. Round 3: as Round 2. Fasten off CC and join third CC of choice into any st from previous round. Round 4: as Round 2, Fasten of CC and join in MC into any st from previous round. Round 5: chl, sel into same st, ch2, de! into se just worked, skip next st, sel into next st, ch2, hde! into se just worked, skip next st, rep from * to end. Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends. Block if required,Cotor Wheel Hexagon Blanket Pinwheeling hi agons are an interesting spin on classic gran © @ SKILL LEVEL y squares. But its the color placement, based on the color wheel, that makes this blanket so eye-catchingly special. _ YOU WILL NEED Sport-weight cotton yam (approx 1.76 o2/ 50g; 176 ys/161 m) MC 16balls in white CC Approx 102/259 each of24 additional assorted colors Size 66 (Am) hook Gauge ‘hexagon measures 34" wide Dimensions 58° x52 22.1 Crochet for the Home ‘To make the blanket The blanket is made with hexagons that gradually change in color from pale colors in the center, to darker colors around the outsides, Start the first hexagon using the same CC for the first three rounds and the MC for the last two rounds For the second hexagon add new Ca for first round, then complete as the first hexagon. For the third hexagon work first two rounds using GCa and complete gon. For the fourth hexagon work first as first he round in CCb, the second round in CCa, and the third round in CC and complete as first hexagon. HexaGon mone (MAKE 252) Using CC of choice, make magic loop. Round 1: ch3 (counts as first de), de2tog into ring, ch3, “de3tog, ch3 rep from * four more times, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round, (6 clusters) SI st into next ch3sp, Round 2: ch3 (counts as first de), work [de2tog, ch3, de3tog] into same ch3sp, ch, *work [de3tog, ch3, de3tog] into next ch3sp, chl, rep from * to end, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (12 clusters SI st into next ch3sp. Round 3: ch3 (counts as first de), work [de2tog, ch3, de3tog] into same ch3sp, ch1 de3tog into next ch sp, *chl, work [de3tog, ch3, de3tog into next ch3sp, ch, de3tog into next chIsp, ch, rep from * to end, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round, (18 clusters) Fasten off yarn and join in MC SI st into next ch3sp. Round 4: ch3 (counts as first de), work [de2, ch2, de3] into same chasp, work [de3 into next chlsp] twice, *work [de3, ch2, de3] into next ch3sp, work [de3 into nextchisp] twice, rep from * to end, s1 st into top of eh3 at beg of round. (24 sets of ch3) Round 5: ch! (counts as first sc), work scl into each stitch and se2 into each ch2sp to end, sl st into ch1 at beg of round, (84sts) Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends. Finishing Using picture as guide, keep adding hexagons, using the color wheel as a guide. Once hexagons are completed sew or crochet together, working through the back loops only of the stitches at the outer edge.SOO Wynn pare aN WN ANY \\ ANYHappy Cotors Blanket ® © SKILLLEVEL The circles of bright colors scattered over this blanket will make you smile every time you wrap yourself in its cozy stitches YOU WILL NEED Spor neight ton yarn apo 1.76 oe 50g; 876 yés/161 m) MC 15 balls in white cc Approx 2,800 yds/2,560 m total of asoted colors ‘Size E-4 (3.5mm) hook Gauge Asal square measures 24” square ‘large square measures 5H” square Dimensions 3x65" ‘To make the blanket For the small circles, the first three rounds are crocheted with different shades of the same color; for the large eireles, four shades of the same color have been used. Start with pale colors at the center, moving to darker colors at the outsides. SMALL CIRCLEIN-SQUARE MOTLE (sake 254) Using lightest shade of color of choice, make magic loop. Round 1: ch3 (counts as first st), de 11 into ring, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (12sts) Fasten off yarn and join in next shade of same color. Pull magic loop tight to close Round 2: ch3 (counts as first st), del into same place as ch3 just worked, de2 into each st to end, sh st into top of ch3 at beg of round (24sts) Fasten off yarn and join in next shade of same color Round 3: ch3 (counts as first st) de2 into next st, “del into next st de2 into next st, rep from * to end sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round, (36sts) Fasten off yarn and join in MC to any st from last round. Ebcinc Round 4: chl (counts as first st), scl into next 2sts, “hdel into next st, del into next st, work [trl, ch trl] into next st, del into next st hdel into next st, sel into next Asts, rep from *, ending last rep after two of the se4 have been worked, sl st into ch1 at beg of round. (40sts) Round 5: ch3 (counts as first st), “del into each st up to chIsp, work [de2, ch1, de2] into chisp, rep from * until four chisp have been worked into, del into each st to end, sI st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (56sts) Crochet for the Home | 25Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends. Lance: CIRCLE IN SQUARE MoriE (stat: 23) Work Rounds 1-3 as given for small circle, working first two rounds in lightest shade and third round in next shade of same color. Round 4: ch3 (counts as first st) del into next st, de2 into next st “del into next 2sts, de: into next st, rep from * to end, s1 st into top of cha at beg of round. (48sts) Fasten off yarn and join in next shade ‘of same color. Round 5: ch3 (counts as first st), del into next 2sts, de2 into next st, “del into next 3sts, de2 into next st, rep from * to end, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (60sts) Round 6: ch3 (counts as first st), del into next 3sts, de2 into next st, “del into next 4sts, de2 into next st rep from * to end, sl st into top of sts) ch3 at beg of round. (7. Fasten off yarn and join in next shade of same color. Round 7: ch3 (counts as first st), del into next 4sts, de2 into next st, a “del into sts, de2 into next st rep from * to end, sl st into top of cch3 at beg of round. (84sts) Fasten off yarn and join in MG to any st from last round, 261 Crochet for the Home Epaine Round 8: ch1 (counts as first st), sel into next 3sts, *hdel into next 2sts, del into next 2sts, trl into next 2sts, work [dtrl, cht, dtrl] into next st, tr into next 2sts, de! into next 2sts, hde1 into next 2sts, sc] into next Ssts, rep from *, ending last rep after four of the sc8 have been worked, st st into ch] at beg of round. (88sts) Round 9; ch3 (counts as first st), “del into cach st up to chisp, work [de2, trl, ch1, trl, de2] into ehisp, rep from * until four chIsp have been worked into, de into each st to end, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (112sts) Finishing Using picture as guide, start by making larger blocks by sewing two smaller blocks to one side of a larger block, and three smaller blocks to the top or bottom of the larger blo ‘Once you have made enough blocks for your blanket, either sew or crochet these together, making sure that you turn the blocks so you don't get a line of larger block Border Join in MC to any stitch. Round 1: chl (counts as first st), work sel into each st up to first chIsp, work [se3 into chisp], “sel into each st to next chisp, [se3 into next chlsp], rep from * until all four comers have been worked, se] into ‘each st to end, s1 st into ch! at beg of round Round 2: ch3 (counts as first st), *work del into each st up to center st of sc3 of previous round, de3 into neat st, rep from * until all four corners have been worked, del into each st to end, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round, Fasten off yarn and weave in loose endsOG oo e000 = 00000¢ jeeeees coe ae 200000 So0000 eoe@eeo 000 o Grochet for the Home | 27flower Power Runner © SKILL LEVEL ‘The blooms on this open-work runner will add a shot of color to any room. Drape it over the arm or back ofa sofa or chair, or arrange it on the center of a table. YOU WILL NEED ‘Aranweight cotton yar (approx 1.76 o2/ 50.9; 85 yds75 m) MC {ball invanilla CC Scraps of yam in 15 assorted colors Size 6-6 (4mm) hook Gauge ‘flower measures 24” square Dimensions 308" x 20%" 281 Crochet for the Home ‘To make the blanket Tue First rLower Using color of choice, ch4, join ends with s1 st to form ring Round 1: ch1, se8 into ring, sl st into chl at beg of round. (8sts) Fasten off yarn and join in color of choice Round 2: *ch8, sI st into next st, rep from * to end, working last sl st into ch1 at beg of round. (8 loops) Round 3: sc9 into first ch8 loop, sl st into next st, *sc9 into next cS loop, sl st into next st, rep from * to end Fasten off yarn SECOND FLOWE Work Rounds 1-2 as for first flower Join flowers together on the next round as follows. Round 3: work [se4 into first ch8 loop, se1 into fifth se of first flower petal, se4 into ch8 loop of second flower, sI st into next st] twice, *se9 into next ch8 loop, sl st into next st rep from * to end Fasten off yarn ‘Tue FLowER Work as given for second flower, joining fifth and sixth petals to first and second petals of previous flower Continue working in this way until twelve flowers have been linked First row of blanket is now complete Fir: Work as given for second flower, FLOWER OF SECOND ROW joining seventh and eighth petals to third and fourth petals of twelfth flower from first row: SECOND FLOWER OF SECOND ROW Work as given for second flower, joining fifth and sixth petals to first and second petals of previous flower and seventh and eight petals to third and forth petals from eleventh flower from first rowContinue working in this way until twelve flowers have been linked, Second row is now complete Link a further six rows of flowers, Finishing Weave in loose ends and block if requiredStar Fruit Rug Bold colors bring a modern, boho touch to the star motifs on t © © & SKILLLEVEL rug. The stars are crocheted together as you work in a series of progressive sets of colors. __ YOU WILL NEED Worsted/aran-weight wool yarn (approx 35 on/100 g; 155 yds/142.m) (C1 skein in orange red (CG skein in red Cb 1steinin gold Cc 1 skein in tight green C4 1skein in medium green Ce skein in turquoise CCF 1skein in ght blue (Cg 1 skein in magenta CCh 1 skein in dark blue Size 6-6 4mm) hook Gauge A star motif measures approx 4° across from paint to point Dimensions Approx 37°x 24° Special stitches FPde and FPtr: de and tr, respectively, worked behind the post of the designated stitch on the side facing you. Surface sl st: insert hook through designated st and draw up loop from the WS of the motif and complete sl st on the RS; insert hook into next designated st, draw up loop, and complete sl st. Continue around the motif working into each designated st. Note: each star motif requires approximately 17 yards of worsted aran-weight yarn. If you choose to design something with different dimensions, multiply the total number of motifs by 17 yards to determine the total length of yarn required. For example, if you want to x48 you will need 2 skeins of each color. make a blanket measuring 3 To make the rug Finsr stan Mone First Motif Using color of choice, ch6, join ends with sl st to form ring Round 1: “ch, work [del, trl, del hl, sl st] into ring, ch1, rep from * 5 more times. (6 petals) Round 2: *ck [EPde into next st, FPtr into next st 2, skip ch, work FPde into next st, ch2], skip ch} sl st into sl st from previous round, rep from * to end. Round 3: *ch2, skip ch2, work [EPde into next st, FPtr into next st FPde into neat st, eh2], skip ch2, scl into sl st from previous round, rep from * to end. Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends Nore using the surface crochet technique the next round is worked and a contrasting color. ‘The hook is Crochet for the Home | 34used with the RS of the motif facing, m will be held at the WS of the motif. Work the surface sl st around motif, but the y inserting hook into the top of each designated st or sp below. Round 4: Join contrast color with sist into final se of Round 3, then work down toward the center of the motif as follows, working down the edge of the last of the six petals SI st into corresponding sp on Round 2, sl st into corresponding st of Round 1, sl st into center of ring, “work sl st into each sp back up the right side of next petal, ending with Ist into ch2sp, sl st into blo of next asis™, work sl st into each sp back down left-hand side of same petal, and into loop, rep from *, ending last rep at ** Fasten off yarn and to WS, Weave in loose ends II tail throu Nore: the next round is worked into the top of the sts from Round 3; they are at the WS of the motif Round 5: join next color into any sl st on Round 3, *sl st into ch2sp, sc1 into next st, work [scl, ch3, sc1] into next st (comer worked), se1 into next st, s1st into next ch2sp, rep B21 Crochet for the Home from * to end, sl st into sl st at beg of round Srconp sta Mone Using next set of three colors, start by working Rounds 1-4 as given for st motif Nore: you will also join the motifs together as you go on next round Round 5: join next color into any sl ston Round 3, *sl st into next ch2sp, sel into next st, work [sel ch1, sl st into ch3sp from first motif, ch1, se1] into next st (corner join worked), sel into next st, sl st into next ch2sp, rep from *, working corner join into two comers only for first row of motifs, for remaining comers work as Round 5 of first motif Using picture as a guide, join all the motifs together as Round 5, working into two corners from each motif Finishing Work a total of seven rows, ‘maintaining the progressive sequence of colors as shown in the picture Weave in loose ends and block if requiredqarge Granny-Square Pillow © © SKILLLEVEL Brightly colored cotton yarns make a pillow ideal for sunny days Make a couple for your sofa or a set to use in the garden. ‘Scraps of DK-weight caton yarn in 8 assorted colors 18" x18" pillow in plain, neutral color Size 6-6 (4) hook Gauge Each pater repeat triangle measures approx 4 wide atthe base ‘Approx 8 rows of 4 patter repeats per square Dimensions Tort 18° square plow form Pictured on page 35, top 84 | Crochet for the Home To make the pillow Using color of choice, ch5, join ends with s1 st to form ring Round 1: ch3 (counts as first de), de2 into ring, “ch3, de3 into ring, rep from * twice more, ch3, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. 4 sets of de3} Fasten off yarn and join new color into any ch3sp. Round 2: ch3 (counts as first de}, work [de2, ch3, de3] into same ch3sp, *ch1, skip next 3sts, work [de3, ch3, de3] into next ch3sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (8 sets of de3) Fasten off yarn and join new color into any chsp. Round 3: ch3 (counts as first de), work [de2, ch3, de3] into same ch3sp, “chl, skip next 3sts, de3 in chlsp, ch1**, work [de3, ch3, de3] into next ch3sp, rep from * 3 more times, ending last rep at **, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round, (12 sets of de3) Fasten off yarn and join new color into any chasp. Round 4: ch3 (counts as first de), work [de2, ch3, de3] into same ch3sp, *[ch1, skip next 3sts, de3 into chisp, ch1] twice**, work [de3 ch3, de3] into next ch3sp, rep from * 3 more times, ending last rep at", sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (16 sets of de3) Fasten off yarn and join new color into any ch3sp. Repeat Round 4, keeping increases as set, adding one set of de3 to each of the side sections until approx 17 rounds have been worked or panel measures approx 17" x 1Edging Using color of choice, join yarn into top of any de of Round 4. Round 5: chl, scl into same st, work scl into each st and chisp, work sc3 into each ch3sp, sl st into ch! at beg of round. Fasten off yarn Finishing Block panel to correct size and weave in loose ends. Pin crochet panel to pillow, then using a sharp sewing needle and matching thread, sew into placeSunflower Motif Pillow @ © SKILL LEVEL mple granny squares build up to make a colorful, cozy pillow. Raid your yam stash for the motif colors and choose a border color to contrast or complement them. YOU WILL NEED DDK-weight ctton/tamboo blend yarn (approx 35 07/100 g; 250 yds/230 m) Mc all in cream Scraps of yar in 4 colrs for the motifs 18° x 18" pillow form ‘Size E-4 (3.5mm) hook Gauge ach granny square measures approx 3Y square Dimensions To fit 18" square pillow form 361 Crochet for the Home To make the pillow GRANNY SQUARE MOTIF (MAKE 16) Using color of choice, make magic loop. Round 1: ch3 (counts as first de), de11 into loop, join with sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. (12de) Fasten off yarn and join in color of choice in between any of the stitches. Round 2: ch3 (counts as first de) de! into same sp, *de2 into next sp. * to end, sl st into top of rep from ch3 at beg of round, (12 sets of de2) Fasten off yarn and join in color of choice in between any of the sets of de2 Round 3: ch3 (counts as first de), de2 into same sp, skip next 2sts, *dc3 into next sp, skip next 2sts, rep from * to end, s1 st into top of ch3 at 12 sets of de3) Fasten off yarn and join in MC in beg of round between any of the sets of de3. Round 4: ch3 (counts as first de) work [de2, ch2, de3] into same sp, “work [skip 3sts, de3 into next sp twice, skip 3sts*™, work [de3, ch2, dc3] into next sp, rep from * 3 more times, ending last rep at **, sl st into top of ch3 at beg of round. Round 5: ch! (counts as first dc), sel into next 2sts, work se3 into first ch2sp (first comer made), *sel into each st to next ch2sp, work sc3 into next ch2sp (comer made), rep from * twice more, scl into each st to end, sI st into ch! at beg of round Fasten off yarn. Weave in loose ends. Make a further 15 squares. Finishing Sew the squares together to make four rows of four squares.Edging Using MC and with RS facing, join yarn to any stitch on outer edge Round 1: ch3 (counts as first de) del into cach st to corner, *work {de2, ch2, de2} into next st (comer made), se] into each st to next corner, rep from * until four comers have been made, se] into each st to end, st into top of ch3 at beg of round. Repeat Round 1 until work is required size, working [de2, ch2.