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124K Hook CatcherMarcy Smith

2Gilded Mesh ScarMags Kandis

3Listening to Color MittsKim Werker

4Tapestry Crocheted BagPam Allen

5Wool Bam Boo ScarJudith L. Swartz

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Learn to Crochet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 4

1 24K Hook CatcherMarcy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6

2Gilded Mesh Scar Mags Kandis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8

3 Listening to Color Mitts Kim Werker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10

4 Tapestry Crocheted Bag Pam Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 12

5Wool Bam Boo Scar Judith L. Swartz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 14

Stich Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16

LEARN TO CROCHET: INSTRUCTIONS

ON HOW TO CROCHET AND 5 FREE

CROCHET PATTERNS FOR BEG INNERS

A Crochet Me eBookedited byTONI REXROAT

EDITORIAL STAFF

EDITOR CROCHET ME Toni Rexroat

CREATIVE SERVICES

DESIGNER Janice TapiaPHOTOGRAPHY As noted

ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford

Projects and information are forinspiration and personal use only.

A solid understanding of the basicsof crochet is the building block of learning how to crochet. Whether you have beencrocheting for twenty years or twenty minutes, it is this foundation of

basic crochet stitches and tips that allows you to learn new techniquesand tackle your favorite patterns.

Here we give you instructions and illustrations or creating the basiccrochet stitches, including the chain, slip stitch, single crochet, andmore. For beginning crocheters, we have also included a comprehensiveabbreviations list and tips on checking your gauge and substituting yarn.

You will also ind inormation on eiciently changing colors or startinga new yarn at the beginning o a row or in the middle o a round. And

when you have inished your project, check out our tips and illustrationson the best methods o weaving in loose ends or a smooth, inishedabric.

Once you are ready to begin crocheting, you can join KIM WERKERas she discusses color choice and shares the Listening to ColorMittspattern. This quick and simple pattern will allow you to practicechanging colors as you use stitches o diering heights to create thelared shaping.

The Tapestry Crochet Bag by PAM ALLEN will introduce you totapestry crochet and crocheting in the round. This little shoulder bag isworked as a tube, eliminating the need or seaming. A perect beginnercrochet project, this easy accessory would also make a terriic git.

The Wool Bam Boo Scarfby JUDITH L. SWARTZ will introduce you to adecrease stitches, and the beautiul sea stitch pattern is easy to learn andmemorize. This ruled scar is worked in two sections that are crochetedtogether beore blocking.

Prompted by a Crochet Me orum conversation, the 24K HookCatcherby MARCY SMITH was created to keep track o your hookwhen traveling. This beaded pattern includes instructions or 2 beadedlanyards and directions or bonus stitch markers.

For a un, year-round project, try MAGS KANDIS Gilded Mesh Scarf.Constructed entirely with treble crochet and chain stitches, this scaradds a scalloped edge o beads to take its opulence one step urther.

This collection o crochet lessons and beginner patterns will help youlearn to crochet and provide you with a oundation that will aid you asyou continue to increase your crochet expertise.

Best wishes,

Toni RexroatEditor, CrochetMe.com

P.S. Dont orget to check out the links to great technique videoson Crochet Me. Crochet 101: Learn the Basics Stitches o Crochethttp://www.crochetme.com/media/p/108675.aspx

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Figure 1 Figure 2

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Double Crochet (dc)*Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pullup loop (3 loops on hook; Figure 1), yarn over anddraw through 2 loops (Figure 2), yarn over and drawthrough remaining 2 loops (Figure 3); repeat rom *.

Single Crochet (sc)*Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop(Figure 1), yarn over and draw through both loops onhook (Figure 2); repeat rom

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Figure 1 Figure 2

Chain (ch)Make a slipknot on hook, *yarn overand draw through loop o slipknot;repeat rom * drawing yarn throughlast loop ormed.

Slip Stitch (sl st)*Insert hook in stitch, yarn overand draw loop through stitch andloop on hook; repeat rom *.

Treble Crochet (tr)*Yarn over 2 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over andpull up loop (4 loops on hook; Figure 1), yarn over

and draw through 2 loops (Figure 2), yarn over anddraw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw throughremaining 2 loops (Figure 3); repeat rom *.

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Figure 3

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Figure 2Figure 1

Hal Double Crochet (hdc)*Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull uploop (3 loops on hook), yarn over (Figure 1) and drawthrough all loops on hook (Figure 2); repeat rom *.

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Ater investing countless hours with hook and yarn inhand, ussily perecting every stitch o a crochet projectyouve been envisioningyou want to be sure to inishit with as much inesse as invested in each stitch. Ater

the seaming is done, you will have some, possibly many,dangling ends. Tuck those in proessionally ollowingthese easy steps.The irst step actually comes when you start the projectand every time you start a new color or ball o yarn: Leaveat least 6 inches o yarn or every yarn end. A requentrookie error is leaving stubby little tails. This bit o rugalitynever pays o, as little ends have away o wiggling out later. So, youvedone that, right?Fastening o: On the last stitch, donot make a turning chain. Cut theyarn, leaving at least 6 inches. Draw

the end through the last loop on thehook and pull snugly to tighten.Weaving in loose ends: Thread theyarn tail on a blunt-ended tapestryneedle; or thread or laceweight yarn, use a smaller needlewith a blunt end. For bulky yarn, split astened-o ends inhal and weave in both new ends separately.

For all weights o yarn, work ends onthe wrong side o the project. Wherepossible, weave ends into seamallowances. For solid abric, you

have other options: Weave the endin straight down the work or workthe yarn in a zigzag, until the yarnis nearly used up. Work the last ewstitches in the opposite direction,making sure the ends are securelyastened in and cannot be pulledback out. To ensure that the woven-in ends are not visible rom the rightside, weave the needle throughthe crochet abric on the wrongside, and then turn the abric overand make sure you cant see the

needle rom the right side. For laceabric, work down through the solidstitch area, without carrying the yarnacross open lace areas.When the end is woven in, trim theyarn close to the abric. Repeat orall loose ends.

Finishing: Weaving in Ends

draw end through

last loop on hook

Both o the techniques described below apply tochanging to a new color o yarn or to new yarn i thecurrent ball has run out.

To seamlessly change yarn in the middle o a row or round:Step 1: With the working yarn, make the next stitch until

only one step remains to complete it (e.g., or doublecrochet: yo, insert hook in next st and pull up lp, yo anddraw through 2 lps on hook; or sc2tog: [insert hook innext st and pull up lp] 2 times).

Step 2: Drop the working yarn and let it all to the backo your work, yarn over with the new yarn and drawthrough the remaining loops on your hook to completethe stitch (Figure 1).

Step 3: Continue with the new yarn (Figure 2).To change yarn at the end o a row, ollow Steps 13 orthe last stitch o the row. Make your turning chain with the

new yarn.To change yarn at the end o a round when you are joiningeach round with a slip stitch in the irst stitch:Complete the last stitch o the round with the working yarn.

Drop the working yarn and let it all to the back o yourwork, insert your hook in the irst stitch o the round. Yarnover with the new yarn and draw it through both the stitch

and the loop on your hook to make a slip stitch.Make your beginning chain with the new yarn.I you are doing stranded colorwork, do not cut the irstyarn but keep it handy or the next time you need it. I youare done using the irst yarn, be sure to leave a tail longenough to weave in.

Changing Colors

Figure 1 Figure 2

for solid fabric,

work the ends into

the yarns on the

wrong side

where possible,

weave ends into

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24K Hook Catcherdesign by Marcy Smith

Originally published in Interweave Crochet, Winter 2009

THIS NECKLACE WILL BE WORTH ITS WEIGHT in gold when youre in a place where youneed to stash your hook without losing it. Readers of the Crochet Me blog know that the

24K refers not to the gold content, but tothe altitude of the airplane I was on when Ilost my crochet hook. We were ascending

when my hook hit the floor, and it hadrolled back about five rows by the time Iretrieved it. Long story short, I needed away to keep track of my hook. Thus wasborn the 24K Hook Catcher.

AnnSwanson

Supplies:Aunt Lydias Fashion Crochet Thread, Size 3,

0065 warm tealSize E/4 (3.5 mm) hookBeadsassorted large-hole Japanese beads

(Tohos) or other beads with center hole largeenough to slide thread through (see box onpage 7 or our bead mix)

2" antique brass 5 x 7 mm extender chain1 antique brass 11mm jump ringAdjustable eyeglasses earpiece holderRound-nose pliersFray Check, liquid seamsealant

Stitch Markers:3 assorted 1215mm beads

3 assorted seed beads3 antique brass 17 mm lobsterclasp3 antique brass 1" head pins

Skill Level:Beginner

BlackLanyard:Aunt Lydias

Classic

CrochetThread, Size10, 12 Black

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Id like to thank all the blog readers who oeredgreat ideas, including sticking the hook in your mouthor behind an ear. Sticking the hook in the ball o yarnis popular, but its hard to do on an airplane, when youryarn ball is in your bag on the foor, and theres not

much room to maneuver. Bodicegoddess uses aclothespin to clip the hook to the work. Chanciehome-maker uses a necklace-style eyeglasses holder, whichwas the germ o an idea that became this necklace.The goal was to devise an elegant tool to hold yourhook when you have to put it down to, say, countstitches. The result is basically a ancy lanyard that youcan wear as a necklace. At the end o the necklace isan adjustable eyeglasses holder to hold any size hook.And attached to the extender chain are ancy-lookingbeads that are, in act, stitch holders or markers. Justunclip them and attach them to your work. This neck-

lace is long enough that you can stick the end o thehook in the eyeglasesses holder and work with it; i thehook slips out o your hand, its still attached to thenecklace. But you can make it any length you like, aslong as it ts over your head.

I worked with bead goddess Cynthia Deis, owner obead store Ornamentea and mixed-media store Pan-opolie in Raleigh, North Carolina, and author o Bead-ing with Filigree. Cynthia mixed up a magical beadblend or both necklace and stitch markers. And sheshowed me a trick or sharpening the end o the cro-chet cotton to turn it into a bead threader (see bead

threader box). We had a abulous ew hours playingwith beads and thread. We could have made the neck-lace more quickly, but we were taking pictures (youllnd them on my blog) and chatting. Once you have thesupplies, youll be able to make this very quicklyyoullwant to make additional ones or riends! Or invite aew people over and have a party. -

MARCY SMITH is the editor o Interweave Crochetmagazine.

Bead Mix or Lanyard:4 g Medium Raku Blue4mm Japanese cube beads, 4 g Frosted Transpar-ent 4mm Medium Red Japanese cube beads, 4 gMetallic Moss Green 6/0 Japanese seed beads, 4g Matter Cabernet 6/0 Japanese seed beads, 4 gMedium Raku Plum Teal 8/0 Japanese seed beads

DirectionsOpen loop on jump ring. Slide on one loop o eye-glasses holder. Slide on connector chain. Close jumpring.

Sharpen the string to turn it into a bead threader (seeBead Threader at right). Leaving the string attached tothe ball, string 10" o beads. (You can string randomlyor choose a pattern; its your necklace!)Leaving 4" tail, join crochet string to jump ring with slst. Ch 3. Teal lanyard only: *Slide bead up and charound it, ch 1, rep rom * until beads are used up ornecklace is as long as you like. Black lanyard only:*Slide bead up and ch around it, ch 3, rep rom * untilbeads are used up or necklace is as long as you like.Both lanyards: Ch 3, join to jump ring with sl st. Fasten

o, leaving 4" tail. Tie two tails into square knot and cutends close to knot. Put a dab o Fray Check on knotand let dry.

Stitch Markers: Onto head pin, slide small bead,then large bead. Make a simple loop (see below).Twist loop open, slide on lobster clasp, and closeloop.

Simple Loop: To orm a simple loop, usepliers to make a 90 bend at least " romthe end o the wire. Use pliers to grasp the

wire ater the bend; roll the pliers towardthe bend, but not past it, to preserve the90 bend. Use your thumb to continue thewrap around the nose o the pliers. Trim thewire next to the bend.

Bead Threader:I you like, you can use a bead-ing needle to slide the beads on. But this method iszippier. First, cut the end o the thread. Put a dropor two o Fray Check on the end o the thread.Twist the thread in the direction o the twist. Keep

twisting until the Fray Check covers about an incho the thread end. It will dry quickly. (Fray Checkwont hurt your ngers; just rub it o when youredone.) I tried this method using regular crat glue. Itworks, but its messier and takes longer to dry. AndCynthia assures me that bead-shop owners world-wide will be thrilled that you now know this trick.


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GildedMesh Scarf

design by Mags Kandis

Originally published in Gifted(Interweave, 2010)

JoeHancock

THE SIMPLE STITCH USED for this projectcombined with the crisp ribbonlike silk yarnwill make even a newbie crocheter looklike a pro. In just a few easy evenings, aluscious length of spun gold will magicallyappear off of your hook. Add a scallopededge of silver beads to take the opulenceone step further. If your recipient is not a

flashy gal, try a dry linen or a raw silk yarnand trim the ends with beads that have asubtle matte finish.

Finished Size:About 66" (168 cm) long and 8"(20.5 cm) wide.

Yarn:Sportweight (#2 ne). Shown here: AlchemySilken Straw (100% silk; 260 yd [237 m]/40 g):#67e topaz, 1 skein.

Hook:Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm).Notions:Tapestry needle (with eye big enough

to thread the yarn yet small enough or the beadsto slide over); 252 size 6 silver-colored glass seedbeads.

Gauge:About 7 grids = 4" (10 cm) wide and 5"(12.5 cm) high. Exact gauge is not crucial or thisproject.

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beginning o piece to use later or stringing beads.

ScarLeaving a 30" (76 cm) tail (to use later to string beads),ch 63.

Row 1: Tr in eleventh ch rom hook, *ch 3, sk 3 ch, trc intonext ch; rep rom * to end, turn14 grids.

Row 2: Ch 7 (counts as 1 tr and 3 ch), *tr in top o thenext tr, ch 3; rep rom * to last grid, sk 3 ch, tr in nextch, turn.

Rep Row 2 until piece measures 66" (168 cm) or desiredlength, leaving a minimum o 30" (76 cm) o yarn orstringing beads.Fasten o and secure.

FinishingThread yarn still attached to piece onto tapestry needle.*Slide 9 beads onto yarn. Secure beaded scallop with aew stitches at the base o the next trc; rep rom * to end.

Fasten o securely and weave in end. Rep or oppositeedge.Block to measurements. -

MAGS KANDIS has spent the last 18 years perecting herdistinct style. Her designs appear in Interweave Knits aswell as the Interweave Style book series.

JoeHancock


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Listening to Color Mittsdesign by Kim Werker

Originally published in Interweave Crochet, Winter 2008

PamelaBethel

IN WANTING MY RECREATIONAL CROCHETto be relaxing, I often rely on variegated orself-striping yarns to do the heavy lifting ofcolorwork for me. But really, changing colors in

crochet is so simple, I shouldnt consider it tobe heavy lifting at all. And so I set out to workup a simple pair of wrist warmers in two colors.In so doing, I learned a valuable lesson.

Yarn: Gedira Shetland Deluxe (50% new wool, 25%baby alpaca, 25% mohair; 126 yd [115 m] 134 oz [50g]): 1 skein each in #9267 green (A), #9202 blue (B). Yarndistributed by Westminster Fibers.

Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm). Adjust hook size i necessary toobtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 18 sts and 14 rows = 4" in patt.Skill Level: Beginner


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As the ormer editor o Interweave Crochet magazine,I worked with the designers to choose the best yarnsand colors to bring their ideas to lie. There are certainquestions I always ask when I approach a design: Do thestitches have room to breathe? What kind o yarn willresult in the best abric or this garment construction? Howshall we pick the best colors to create the right mood andto best show o the crochet?Its this last question I didnt ask mysel about this projectuntil it was too late. I ound mysel in a huge yarn store,and I knew I had this colorwork project looming. I walked

the aisles, knelt down and stood on my tiptoes to seeinto every shel and display, picked up yarn and put downyarn, or about an hour. Then I stumbled on this GediraShetland Deluxe.This yarn was everything I wanted: A blend o sot, warm,wintry ibers, and in colors that spoke to me o coldwinters. When I inally sat down to work up the chartedcolorwork design I had already written out, I o coursediscovered something you might already be thinking: Theblue and green colors Id picked are too close in valueto have adequate contrast. Value reers to the amounto lightness or darkness in a color. The intricate pattern I

wanted to crochet was lost in a mottled mess, only to beshelved or another time, with another pair o colors.Still, I love this combination o green and blue. I justneeded to use a simpler design so each color could haveenough room to shine. And thus I came up with thesesimply shaped, striped wrist warmers. Worked mostly in

single crochet through the back loop only or close-ittingribbing, occasional stripes worked in double crochet atone end provide the lair needed or the wrist warmers tocomortably it over the lower hand to the thumb.

Row 1: With A, sc 21 (see Glossary).Rows 24: Ch 1, sc through back loop only (blo) across,

turn21 sts.Row 5: Ch 1, sc blo across, change to B when completing

last st, turn.Row 6: With B and working through both lps, ch 2 (does

not count as st), dc in irst 7 sts, hdc in next st, sc to end,change to A when completing last st, turn.

Row 7: With A and working through both lps, ch 1, scacross, turn.

Rows 811: Ch 1, sc blo across, turn.Row 12: Rep Row 5.Row 13: With B and working through both lps, ch 1, sc in

irst 13 sts, hdc in next st, dc to end, change to A whencompleting last st, turn.

Row 14: With A and working through both lps, ch 1, scacross, turn.

Rows 1518: Ch 1, sc blo across, turn.

Rep Rows 514. Work 1 row in sc blo. Fasten o andweave in loose ends. Fold so last row meets Row 1 andwhipstitch rows tog. Weave in loose ends. -

KIM WERKER is the ormer editor oInterweave Crochetand creater o Crochet Me.

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TapestryCrocheted Bag

design by Pam AllenOriginally published in Interweave Crochetspecial issue, Winter 2004

ChrisHartlove

Tapestry crochet zigzag lines in shades of pink

and tangerine make a colorful contrast with adeep berry background in this little shoulderbag, just large enough for a wallet and a setof keys. The bag is worked in tapestry crochet,a technique of using single crochet on a smallhook to make a dense fabric thats perfect forsturdy placemats, bags, hats, or containers.The bag begins with a technique characteristicof tapestry crochet: The piece is worked asa tube with a closed end by crocheting the

first round of stitches into both sides of thefoundation chain and working in the round fromthe bottom up.

Finished Size: 7" (18 cm) wide and 8" (20.5 cm) tall,with 48" (122-cm) strap.

Yarn: Plymouth Fantasy Naturale (100% mercerizedcotton; 140 yd [128 m]/100 g): #3794 dark red (MC),#6092 dark pink, #4548 peach, #7250 orange, 1 skeineach.

Hook: Size G/6 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size i necessary toobtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; saety pin or marker; tasselmaker (optional).

Gauge: 17 sts and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) in sc (tapestrycrochet).



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the last stitch o the old color pull up the irst loop

o the stitch with the old color (2 loops on needle),then yarnover with the new color and pull throughboth loops on the hook. Work the required numbero stitches with the new color until its time tochange colors again. See more on page 5.

previous rnd, and enclosed by the single crochetstitches o the working color.

round. Each round ends ater the 2 contrastingcolor (CC) stitches o the last pattern repeat.

BagWith MC, ch 29.Set-up rnd: To start the irst rnd, work 1 sc in second

ch rom hook, then work 1 sc in each chain to lastch, ch 3 at the starting slipknot end, and turn workso the row o sc just worked is positioned acrossthe bottom (see glossary on Single Crochet inRounds). Working into the starting ch again romright to let, work 1 sc in each ch to last ch, thenwork 2 sc in last ch60 sts. Attach saety pin tomark end o rnd.

Rnd 1: Using orange as the CC, *work 4 sc with MC,

2 sc with CC (see Notes or changing colors); reprom * 9 more times. Replace marker (m) ater lastCC st to mark end o rnd.

Rnd 2: Rep Rnd 1.Rnds 35: Rep Rnd 1 using dark pink or CC. The

columns ormed by the CC sts in Rnds 15 willlean slightly to the right.

Rnd 6: Cont with dark pink as the CC, work 5 sc withMC, 2 sc with CC, *4 sc with MC, 2 sc with CC;rep rom * 8 more times. Replace m ater last CCst to mark end o rnd, which will have advancedslightly to the let.

Rnds 78: Rep Rnd 6 using peach or CC.Rnds 911: Rep Rnd 6 using dark pink or CC.Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 6 using orange. The columns

ormed by the CC sts in Rnds 612 will leanslightly to the let.

Rnds 1315: Rep Rnd 1 using orange.Rnds 1617: Rep Rnd 1 using peach.Rnds 1821: Rep Rnd 6 using dark pink.Rnds 2224: Rep Rnd 6 using orange.

Rnds 2527: Rep Rnd 1 using dark pink.Rnds 2830: Rep Rnd 1 using orange.Cut yarns and asten o last st.

StrapWith MC, ch 202. Turn chain over and beg in 2nd chrom hook, work sc in the bump on the backside oeach ch to end. Fasten o.

TasselFor a tassel orm, use either a tassel maker, piece o

cardboard about 51

2" (14 cm) high, or a CD case.With 4 strands o yarn held tog (1 o each color),wrap strands around the tassel orm 7 times. With a6" (15-cm) working strand o dark pink on a tapestryneedle, slip the working strand between the tasselstrand and the orm at one end o the orm, and tietightly in an overhand knot to secure the top o thetassels head. Cut the loops at the opposite endo the orm rom the head. With dark pink, wrap theneck o the tassel tightly, about 34" (2 cm) downrom the crown o the head. Make an overhand knotat the end o each loose tassel strand and trim each

very close to the knot.

FinishingUsing MC and starting at one side, work 1 rnd oreverse single crochet (rev sc; see Glossary) aroundtop edge o bag as oll: *1 rev sc in each o next 5 sc,skip next sc; rep rom * to end, join to irst st with a slst. Fasten o. Sew ends o strap to sides at top edgeo bag. Tie tassel to top edge o bag near the end oone side o the strap. -PAM ALLEN is the ormer editor o Interweave

Knits. She lives in coastal Maine, where she enjoyscrocheting while watching movies with clihangerendings.


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Wool Bam Boo Scarfdesign by Judith L. Swartz

Originally published in Interweave Crochet, Fall 2006

JoeCo

ca

TWO NATURAL FIBERS (both highly renewable resources as well) meet to share theirrespective properties and create a yarn that is soft, strong, lustrous and a joy to work with.This yarn lends itself beautifully to crochet as the smooth texture is a perfect format forany type of pattern stitch. The stitch used here is easy to learn and the elongated stitchesshow the yarn off to its best advantage.

Finished Size: 812" wide, 72" long.

Yarn: Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo (50% wool, 50% bam-boo; 105 yards [96 m]/134 oz [50 g]): #1603 lint (MC), 3balls; #1660 treasure (A) and #1681 celery (B), 1 ball each.

Hook: H/8 (5mm). Adjust hook size i necessary to obtainthe correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 22 sts and 612 rows = 4" in pattern.


Stitch Guide:Dc2tog: *Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw through a

lp, yo and draw through irst two lps on hook; rep rom* 1 more time (3 lps on hook), yo and draw through alllps on hook.

Dc3tog: *Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw through alp, yo and draw through irst two lps on hook; rep rom* 2 more times (4 lps on hook), yo and draw through alllps on hook.

Dc4tog: *Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw through a

lp, yo and draw through irst two lps on hook; rep rom* 3 more times (5 lps on hook), yo and draw through alllps on hook.

Dc7tog: *Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw through alp, yo and draw through irst two lps on hook; rep rom


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* 6 more times (8 lps on hook), yo and draw throughall lps on hook.

Sea Stitch (multiple of 12 +1)Row 1: Sk irst 3 ch, dc3tog over 4th, 5th, and 6th ch,* ch 1,

(tr, ch 1) in each o next 2 ch, (tr, ch 1, tr) in next ch,

(ch 1, tr) in each o next 2 ch, ch 1, dc7tog over next 7ch*, rep rom *to * ending with dc4tog over last 4 ch,turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, sk irst group, work 1 dc in ch-1 space, *[dcin tr, dc in ch-1 space] 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2toginserting hook in next 2 ch-1 spaces (skipping top ogroup)*, rep rom * to * across ending with dc2tog overlast ch sp and top o last group, turn.

Row 3:Ch 3, skip top o group, dc3tog over next 3 dc, *ch 1,(tr, ch 1) in each o next 2 dc, (tr, ch 1, tr) in next dc,(ch 1, tr) in each o next 2 dc, ch 1, dc7tog over next7 dc*, rep rom * to * across ending with 4 dc in last 4

dc, turn.Rep Rows 2 and 3 or pattern.

ScarBeginning at center, with MC ch 39. Work rows 13o patt stitch. Rep Rows 2 and 3 ourteen more times.Work Row 2 one more time, asten o. Attach colorB and continue in patt stitch, beginning with Row 3

and working 4 rep, ending with Row 2; asten o.Attach A and continue in patt stitch working a total o3 patt reps, ending with Row 2. Fasten o. Make a secondhal o scar in the same way.Join halves at center: With right sides o work together,attach MC to beginning chain o one side, work sc is same

ch, then work sc in corresponding ch o other hal, worksc in next ch o irst hal, then sc in corresponding ch oother hal. Continuing to alternate rom side to side asestablished, work *3 hdc, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc* in each side.Repeat rom * to * 2 more times, ending last rep with 2sc. Fasten o.

Edge RufeAt lower edge, attach MC, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in eachstitch across, asten o. Attach B, ch 5, (tr, ch 1, tr) in samesc, *ch 1, sk 1 sc, work (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) in next sc*, reprom * to * across, asten o.

FinishingWeave in loose ends. Steam or block lightly taking care tosmooth out joining seam at center. -JUDITH L. SWARTZ is the author o the popular Hip toCrochet, Hip to Knit, and Dogs in Knits (all Interweave)and ormer editor oInterweave Crochetmagazine.

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GlossaryCrochet GaugeTo check gauge, chain 30 to 40 stitches using recommendedhook size. Work in pattern stitch until piece measures at least4" (10 cm) rom oundation chain. Lay swatch on lat surace.Place a ruler over swatch and count number o stitches acrossand number o rows down (including ractions o stitches androws) in 4" (10 cm). Repeat two or three times on dierent areaso swatch to conirm measurements. I you have more stitchesand rows than called or in instructions, use a larger hook; i youhave ewer, use a smaller hook. Repeat until gauge is correct.

Figure 1 Figure 3Figure 2

Reverse Single Crochet (rev sc)Working rom let to right, insert crochet hook intoan edge stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over anddraw this loop through the irst one to join. *Inserthook into next stitch to right (Figure 1), pull up aloop, yarn over (Figure 2), and draw through bothloops on hook (Figure 3). Repeat rom *.

WhipstitchWith right side of work facingand working one stitch in fromthe edge, bring threaded needleout from back to front alongedge of knitted piece.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Foundation Single Crochet (sc)Start with a slipknot, chain two (Figure 1). Inserthook in second chain rom hook, pull up a loop.

Yarn over, draw through one loop (the chain,Figure 2). Yarn over, draw through two loops (thesingle crochet). One sc with its own ch st (shaded)at the bottom (Figure 3). *Insert hook under the twoloops o the ch st (shaded) o the last st and pullup a loop, yarn over and draw through one loop,yarn over and draw through two loops. Repeat rom* or length o oundation (Figure 5).

Figure 5

Single Crochet in RoundsMake a slipknot and place on hook. Work a chainthe desired length. Starting with second ch romhook, work sc to last loop o chain (Figure 1), work3 sc into slipknot (Figure 2), turn piece over andcontinue working sc along bottom side o originalch sts, end with 2 sc in last ch.

Figure 1Figure 2

Figure 3


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17Stitch Glossary and Abbreviations presented bycrochetme!


Abbreviationsbeg begin(s); beginning

bet between

blo back loop only

CC contrasting color

ch(s) chain

cm centimeter(s)

cont continue(s);

continuing

dc double crochet

dec(s)(d) decrease(s);decreasing;

decreased

est established

dc oundation double

crochet

lo ront loop only

oll ollows; ollowing

sc oundation single

crochetg gram(s)

hdc hal double crochet

inc(s)(d) increase(s);

increasing; increased

k knit

lp(s) loop(s)

MC main color

m marker

mm millimeter(s)

patt(s) pattern(s)

pm place markerp purl

rem remain(s); remaining

rep repeat; repeating

rev sc reverse single

crochet

rnd(s) round(s)

RS right side

sc single crochet

sk skipsl slip

sl st slip(ped) stitch

sp(s) space(es)

st(s) stitch(es)

tch turning chain

tog together

tr treble crochet

WS wrong side

yd yard

yo yarn over hook

* repeat starting point* * repeat all

instructions between

asterisks

( ) alternate

measurements and/

or instructions

[ ] work bracketed

instructions a

specified number oftimes


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