6 Designs to Knit & Crochet

Let's Wrap

2 True Blue Friend Knit Shawl

4 Soft Rainbow Crochet Wrap

8 Lace Ruana Crochet Wrap

12 Comfy Knit Capelet

14 Ruffle-Edge Crochet Wrap

16 Ripple Crochet Wrap

18 How to Knit

20 How to Crochet

22 Standard Yarn Weight System

23 Abbreviations

24 Skill Levels & Gauge Explained

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Who wouldn’t welcome a hand-crafted wrap to stay warm? Wraps are showing up all over town as a fashionable solution to drafty air conditioning in the summer or lowered thermostats in the winter.

We love Red Heart® Super Saver® for wraps because there is such a wide range of fashionable colors and washability is never a problem. We’ve included a collection of quick and easy shapes and styles--capelet, triangles, rectangles and even a ruana. You’re sure to find something here that is just right for every occasion.

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Yarn Info

RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: Art. E300Solids: 100% Acrylic; 7 ounces (198 g); approximately 364 yards (333 m) Prints & Multis: 100% Acrylic; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 244 yards (223 m)Flecks: 96% Acrylic/4% Other Fibers; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 260 yards (238 m)Machine wash and dry.

The projects in this book were created with RED HEART® yarns. For best results, we recommend following the pattern exactly as written. All instructions have been checked for accuracy; however, Coats & Clark is not responsible for typographical errors, differences in individual interpretation or other variances in work.

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1KNIT SHAWL

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Designed by Lisa Gentry

Put warmth in every stitch as you knit some love into a shawl for someone who’s dear to you---or maybe this one’s for you!

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True Blue Friend Knit Shawl Instructions

Skill Level:

Wrap approximately 19” x 56”.

Materials:

Medium weight yarn: 3 balls color desired.

Project shown is stitched with Red Heart® “Super Saver®” in 4321 Spa Blue Fleck.

Knitting Needles: 5.5mm (US 9).

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm (US 9).

Extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 13 sts = 4”; 18 rows = 4” in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

Pattern Stitches:

Shell Stitch: Work 5 dc in next stitch.

Cast on 60 sts.

Row 1 and All Wrong Side Rows: Purl.Row 2 (RS): K1, *yo, K2tog; repeat from * to last st; K1.Row 4: K2, * yo, K2tog; repeat from * across.Row 6: Repeat Row 2.Row 8: Knit.Row 10: Repeat Row 4.Row 11: Repeat Row 2.Row 12: Repeat Row 4.Row 14: Repeat Row 8.Repeat Rows 1-14 for pattern until 54” from beginning, end by working Row 7 or 13. Bind off. Weave in ends.

Crochet Edging: With RS facing and working across long side of shawl, attach yarn at corner, ch 1, work Shell in corner, [*work sc in center of next row 3 (or 13), work Shell in next row 8 (or 14); repeat from * to next corner, work Shell in corner; working across short side of shawl, **sk 2 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts, work Shell in next st; repeat from ** to next corner] 2 times. Join with sl st to first chain stitch.

Designed by Lisa Gentry

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1CROCHET WRAP

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Designed by Ann Regis

Everyone deserves their own rainbow! It’s easy to crochet this one in your personal favorite shades.

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Designed by Ann Regis

Soft Rainbow Crochet Wrap Instructions

Skill Level:

Shawl 18” x 60” including ruffled edge.

Materials:

Medium weight yarn: 1 skein each of 6 colors.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®” in 358 Lavender A, 530 Orchid B, 381 Light Blue C, 668 Honeydew D, 320 Cornmeal E and 316 Soft White F.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm (US K-10.5).

Extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 12 sts = 4”; 6 rows = 4” in pattern over dc rows. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

11-Row Stripe PatternWith the same side of work always facing you, work 1 row each of A, B, C, D, E, F, then E, D, C, B, A. Repeat these 11 rows for Stripe Pattern. At the end of each row, cut yarn, do NOT turn. Join next color in the beginning chain of the previous row.

Note: When joining yarn and cutting yarn, leave a 4-5” tail. At beginning and end of rows, crochet over the tails of the previous row.

Shawl: With A, ch 56.

Foundation Row (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 ch count as first dc), * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across. Fasten off. Do NOT turn.

Row 1: Join B in top of beginning ch-3; ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), * dc in ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last space; dc in ch-1 space, dc last dc. Fasten off. Do NOT turn.

Row 2: Join C in 3rd ch of beginning ch-4; ch 3, * dc in ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last dc; dc in last dc. Fasten off. Do NOT turn.Rows 3-10: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 with D, E, F, E, D, C, B and A.

Row 11: Join A in top of beginning ch-3; ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch-1), * hdc in ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last space; hdc in ch-1 space, hdc in last st. Fasten off. Do NOT turn.

Row 12: Join B in 2nd ch of beginning ch-3; ch 2, * hdc in ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last st; hdc in last st. Fasten off. Do NOT turn.Continue in Stripe Pattern throughout.

Rows 13-20: Repeat Rows 11 and 12.

Row 21: Repeat Row 11.

Row 22: Join yarn in first st of last row; ch 4 (counts as tr), * tr in ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last st; tr in last st. Fasten off. Do NOT turn.

Row 23: Join yarn in first st of last row; ch 5 (counts as first tr and ch-1), * tr in ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last space; tr in ch-1 space, tr in last st. Fasten off. Do NOT turn.

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Rows 24-31: Repeat Rows 22 and 23.

Row 32: Repeat Row 22.

Rows 33-43: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 five times, then repeat Row 1.

Rows 44-54: Repeat Rows 22 and 23 five times, then repeat Row 22.

Rows 55-65: Repeat Rows 11 and 12 five times, then repeat Row 11.

Rows 66-76: Repeat Row 2 and 3 five times, then repeat Row 2.

Long Side Edging-Row 1: With right side facing, join D at a corner and work sc evenly across to next corner; do NOT turn.

Row 2: Work Reverse sc and ch-1 as follows: ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc to the right; repeat from * across. Fasten off.Repeat Rows 1 and 2 on opposite long edge.

Ruffled Edging: With right side facing, join E in the side of the first sc of Side Edging, * ch 12, sc in same st, * ch 10, (sc, [ch 12, sc] twice) all in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to next Side Edging; (ch 10, sc, ch 12, sc) all in sc of Side Edging. Fasten off.Repeat Ruffled Edging along opposite short edge. Weave in ends.

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1CROCHET WRAP

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Designed by Christine L. Walter.

Choose a bright shade for this versatile wrap that is always ready to warm you and doubles as a lightweight jacket.

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Designed by Christine L. Walter.

Lace Ruana Crochet Wrap Instructions

Skill Level:

Ruana measures 40” wide x 23” long to shoulders.

Materials:Medium weight yarn: 3 skeins.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®” in 256 Carrot.

Crochet Hook: Extras: 6mm (US J-10). Yarn needle.

Gauge: 22 sts = 8”; 5 rows = 4” in pattern.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

Special Stitches:CL (cluster; worked over 5 ch or 5 dc) = yarn over and draw up a loop in next st, yarn over and draw through 2 loops, skip next 3 sts, yarn over and draw up a loop in next st, yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Ch 111.Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, * dc in next 5 ch, ch 2, CL, ch 2; repeat from * to last 7 ch; dc in last 7 ch; turn – 10 CL and 109 sts.Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 6 dc, * (dc, ch 3, dc) all in top of CL, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from * to last 2 sts; dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, * ch 2, CL, ch 2, dc in next dc **, 3 dc in ch 3-space, dc in next dc; repeat from * to last st, end at **; dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, (dc, ch

3, dc) all in top of CL, * dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in top of CL; repeat from * to last 2 sts; dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 5: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 2 dc, * 3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next dc **, ch 2, CL, ch 2, dc in next dc; repeat from * to last 2 sts, end at **; dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Rows 6-28: Repeat Rows 2-5 five more times, then Rows 2-4 once. Do not fasten off.Divide for Right Front-Row 29: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 2 dc, [3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next dc, ch 2, CL, ch 2, dc in next dc] 4 times, dc in first ch of next ch-3 space; turn – 4 CL and 44 sts.Row 30: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, [(dc, ch 3, dc) all in top of CL, dc in next 5 dc] 4 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 31: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, [ch 2, CL, ch 2, dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next dc] 4 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 32: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 6 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in top of CL, [dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in top of CL] 3 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 33: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 2 dc, [3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next dc, ch 2, CL, ch 2, dc in next dc] 4 times, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Rows 34-56: Repeat Rows 30-33 five times, then Rows 30 to 32 once. Fasten off.

Left Front-Row 29: With right side facing, skip center ch-3 space at neck edge and attach yarn in last ch of next ch-3 space; ch 3, dc in next dc, [ch 2, CL, ch 2, dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next dc] 4 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 30: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 6 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in top of CL, [dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch

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3, dc) all in top of CL] 3 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 31: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, [dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3-space, dc in next dc, ch 2, CL, ch 2] 4 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 32: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, [(dc, ch 3, dc) all in top of CL, dc in next 5 dc] 4 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 33: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, [ch 2, CL, ch 2, dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next dc] 4 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3 turn.Rows 34-56: Repeat Rows 30-33 five times, then Rows 30 to 32 once. Fasten off.

Edging: With right side facing, attach yarn at center of neck; ch 1, work sc evenly all around the ruana, working sc3tog in inner corners of neck and working 2 sc in each outer corner. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

40”

BACK

RIGHTFRONT

LEFTFRONT

23”

23”

16½”7”

LACE RUANASCHEMATIC

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Lace Ruana Crochet Wrap Instructions

Assembly Diagram

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1KNIT CAPELET

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Designed by Cathy Payson.

This clever style can be dressed up or go casual for relaxed times.

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Comfy Knit Capelet Instructions

Skill Level:

Finished Width: 51 (53½, 56)”.

Materials:

Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins.

Project shown is stitched with Red Heart® “Super Saver®” in 360 Cafe.

Circular Knitting Needles: 5.5mm (US 9) and 6.5mm (US 10.5) – 29”.

Extras: One button Yarn needle.

Gauge: 13 sts = 4”; 22 rows = 4” in pattern on larger needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

Pattern Stitch (multiple of 8 sts + 1)Row 1 (Right Side): P1, * K7, P1; repeat from * across.Rows 2 and 3: Repeat Row 1.Row 4: K2, * P5, K3; repeat from * to last 7 sts; P5, K2.Row 5: P3, * K3, P5; repeat from * to last 6 sts; K3, P3.Rows 6-8: K4, * P1, K7; repeat from * to last 5 sts; P1, K4.Row 9: Repeat Row 5.Row 10: Repeat Row 4.Repeat Rows 1-10 for pattern stitch.

Capelet: With larger needles, cast on 165 (173, 181) sts. Knit 1 row.Next Row: K2, work pattern stitch Row 1 to last 2 sts; K2.Next Row: P2, work pattern stitch Row 2 to last 2 sts; P2.Keeping first and last 2 sts in St st, continue in pattern stitch until 14” from beginning, end by working a right side row. Work 1 more row decreasing 3 sts evenly spaced – 162 (170, 178) sts. Change to smaller needles and work collar as follows:Buttonhole Row (Right Side): K2, P1, yo, K2tog, K1, * P2, K2; repeat from * across.Next Row: P2, * K2, P2; repeat from * across.Next Row: K2, * P2, K2; repeat from * across.Repeat last 2 rows for ribbing until collar measures 5”. Bind off loosely in ribbing. Sew on button to correspond to buttonhole.

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1CROCHET WRAP

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Designed by Nazanin S. Fard.

Even a beginner will enjoy making this fashionable wrap. More experienced crocheters will be able to use this design for quick gifts.

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Ruffle - Edge Crochet Wrap Instructions

Skill Level:

Shawl measures 25” long.

Materials:

Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins.

Project shown is stitched with Red Heart® “Super Saver®” in 4321 Spa Blue Fleck.

Knitting Needles: 5.5mm (US 9).

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm (US 9).

Extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 16 dc = 4” in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished Measurements: Center back length: 25”Top edge (without ruffle): 46”Each side (without Ruffle): 38”

Special Stitches:shell = (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same space.shell over shell = shell in ch-3 space of shell below.

Shawl: Ch 10; join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring.Row 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, [ch 3, 3 dc in ring] 3 times; TURN.Row 2: Ch 5, [shell in next ch-3 space, ch 3] 3 times, dc in top of ch-3; turn.Row 3: Ch 5, dc in first space, [ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 space] twice, ch 3, shell over shell, [ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 space] twice, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in last space; turn.Row 4: Ch 5, dc in first space, ch 3, * 3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3; repeat from * to center shell; shell over shell, ** ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 space; repeat from ** to last space; ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in last space; turn.Rows 5-17: Repeat Row 4.Ruffle-Row 1: * Ch 5, sc in next space, ch 5, skip next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to last st; ch 5, sc in 3rd ch of ch-5; turn.Row 2: Ch 4, [dc, ch 1] 9 times all in first ch-5 space, * [dc, ch 1] 10 times all in next ch-5 space; repeat from * across omitting last ch-1 in last space; turn.Row 3: * Ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Designed by Nazanin S. Fard.

Wrap up in this fun-to-make piece with soft and colorful stripes that goes over almost anything - any season of the year!

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Ripple Crochet Wrap Instructions

Skill Level:

Shawl measures 25” long.

Materials:

Medium weight yarn: 1 skein each of 5 colors.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®” in 4321 Spa Blue Fleck A, 4334 Buff Fleck B, 4365 Coffee Fleck C, 4318 Soft White Fleck D, 4361 Frosty Green Fleck E.

Crochet Hook: 9mm (US M-13).

Extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 30 dc = 10”; 11 rows = 8” in pattern CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Pattern Stitch: Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 3 ch, * skip next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch, ch 2, dc in next 4 ch; repeat from * to last 6 ch; skip next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch; turn.Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc, dc in next 3 dc, * skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next ch-2 space, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * to last 6 sts; skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn.Repeat Row 2 for Pattern Stitch.

Shawl: Leaving a 10” tail before the slip knot, with A, ch 162. Work in Pattern Stitch in the following color sequence: * 2 rows each A, B, C, D, E, C; repeat from * once more. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Fringe: Cut 20” strands of yarn, matching the colors of the rows. Knot 2 fringes in each row end as follows: fold strand in half forming a loop; insert the crochet hook through the fabric from the wrong side and draw the loop through, then draw the yarn ends through the loop and tighten. Repeat across each end of shawl. Trim yarn ends.

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Knit 2 together (k2tog)Insert right-hand needle into 2 stitches on left-hand needle, following direction of arrow. Knit these 2 stitches together as 1 to decrease 1 stitch.

Increase (inc)Knit into stitch on left-hand needle, but do not remove it from needle. Twist right-hand needle behind the left-hand needle and insert into back of stitch just knit; knit this stitch again through the back loop to increase 1 stitch.

Bind off From beginning of row, knit 2 stitches, insert tip of left-hand needle into first stitch on right-hand needle and pull this stitch up, over the second stitch and completely off the needle. Knit another stitch and repeat process.

How to Knit

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Long-tail cast on

Measure approximately 1" for each stitch needed and make a slip knot at this point. Place slip knot on needle (counts as the first stitch) and hold needle in right hand with the skein end of the yarn over your first finger. Wind the tail end of the yarn around your left thumb from front to back (fig. 1). Bring needle down in front of thumb (fig. 2) and insert point under loop in front of thumb (fig. 3). Bring tip of needle under loop on index finger, following direction of arrow (fig. 4) Pull needle down through loop on thumb, following direction on arrow (fig. 5). This forms a stitch on needle (fig. 6). Repeat instructions for each stitch to be cast on, counting each loop on needle as a stitch.

fig. 1Long Tail

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Purl (P)With the working yarn at the front, insert right-hand needle into first stitch on left-hand needle, from back to front (fig. 1). Wrap yarn around right-hand needle, from right to left over the point of the needle (fig. 2). Pull wrap through the stitch (fig. 3), form-ing a loop on the right-hand needle. Slip the new stitch off the left-hand needle (fig. 4).

Knit (K)With the working yarn at the back, insert right-hand needle into first stitch on left-hand needle, from front to back (fig. 1). Wrap yarn around right-hand needle, from left to right over the point of the needle (fig. 2). Pull wrap through the stitch (fig. 3), form-ing a loop on the right-hand needle. Slip the new stitch off the left-hand needle (fig. 4).

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How to Knit Slip knot A slip knot is the starting point of everything you do in knitting and crocheting and is the basis for both the cast on and the chain.

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1Chain (ch)Make a slip knot (see how to knit) and place on the hook. Wrap yarn around hook (yarn over—yo) and pull through loop (lp) on hook. Repeat to form as many chains as required. Do not count the original slip knot.

Single crochet (sc)Insert hook into specified st, yarn over and draw through the stitch, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.

Half double crochet (hdc)Yarn over and insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and draw up a lp, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Double crochet (dc)Yarn over and insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on hook.

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Slip stitch (sl st)Insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and pull through in one movement.

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Treble crochet (tr)Yarn over twice and insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on hook.

Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)Insert hook into each of next 2 stitches, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook (1 stitch decreased).

Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)[Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and pull through first 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook (1 stitch decreased)

Front loop (front lp); back loop (back lp)Unless otherwise instructed, work under both loops of the top of the stitch.

Reverse single crochet (reverse sc)Insert hook into next stitch to the right and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.

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Categories of yarn, gauge ranges and recommended needle and hook sizes

* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories.

StandardYARN WEIGHT SYSTEM

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beg .........................................begin(ning)

A, B, C, etc. ................Color A, B, C, etc.

ch .....................................................chain

dc ......................................double crochet

hdc ........................... half double crochet

K ..........................................................knit

K2tog .....................knit 2 together (dec)

lp(s) ............................................... loop(s)

mm ........................................ millimeters

P ......................................................... purl

pat ................................................pattern

rem .......................................... remaining

rep ................................................. repeat

rnd(s) ............................................rounds

RS ............................................. right side

sc ........................................single crochet

sk ....................................................... skip

sl .........................................................slip

sl st ...........................................slip stitch

sp(s) ........................................... space(s)

st(s) ...........................................stitch(es)

St st ............ stockinette stitch (Knit right

side rows, Purl wrong side rows)

tog ..............................................together

tr ........................................ treble crochet

WS ..........................................wrong side

yo ...............................................yarn over

* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times indicated

ABBREVIATIONS

Reference

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Perfect for new knitters and crocheters, these projects use basic stitches and minimal shaping.

These projects use basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. It’s easy!

These projects use a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or mid-level shaping. Great for learning new skills.

For more experienced stitchers, these projects feature intricate stitch patterns, more advanced techniques, or detailed shaping. Do you like a challenge?

SKILL LEVELS

Gauge is the number of stitches (and spaces) per inch and the number of rows (or rounds) per inch. Your gauge and the gauge listed at the beginning of the pattern should be the same so that your project will finish to the correct size and so you will not run out of yarn.

Before starting your pattern, check your gauge! Using the same yarn, hook or needle and pattern stitch specified in the instructions, make a swatch that is approximately 6” square.

Using pins, mark off a section of stitches in the center of the swatch that measures 4” square. Count the number of stitches and rows in this 4” section. If they match the gauge, you can start right in on your pattern.

If you have too few stitches, you are working too loosely—change to a smaller hook or needle size and make another swatch. If you have too many stitches, you are working too tightly—change to a larger hook or needle size and make another swatch.

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