Make It Merry! Knit & Crochet Ideas to Delight!

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1 Make It Merry! 34 Knit & Crochet Ideas to Delight!

2 Begin with a wide range of wonderful ideas for giving your home an enchanted hand-crafted holiday feel including Red & White or Heart-Warming themes. Go on to delight the kids with hats and special accessories to give or make ahead for holiday photos with Santa we even included the doll. Then get out your gift list to plan your knit and crochet projects for gifting and be sure to check your own wardrobe and make something you ll enjoy wearing this holiday season Coats & Clark Page 2

3 DIRECTORY Red & White Christmas...4 Heart-Warming Decor...7 Cozy Holiday Home...8 Snowflake Wonders...10 For Babies & Kids...11 To Wear & Give...14 Patterns Polar Bear Ornaments LW Holiday Stars & Balls Ornaments LW Holiday Kissing Ball LW Cheerful Holiday Penguin LW Peppermint Throw and Pillow LW Holiday Hearts Tree Skirt LW Reindeer Wall Plaque LW Holiday Heart Ornaments LW Holiday Chevron Throw LW Holiday Chevron Pillows LW Divine Textured Throw & Pillows LW Holiday Ripple Garland LW Christmas Tree Garland LW Snowflake Garland LW Snowflake Table Runner LW Panda Baby Hat LW Santa Baby Sweater LW Party Time Doll Outfit LW Snowy Day Earflap Hat LW My Red Jumper LW Mom and Me Slippers LW Bow Ties For Guys LW Gender Neutral Scarf LW Create Some Charm Hat LW Bling Beanie LW Christmas Gift Beanies LW Classic Chunky Cowl LW Cozy Shrug LW Ripple Infinity Cowl LW Party Time Sweater LW Triangle Elegance Shawl LW Mystique Tunic LW Ruffled Fleece Blanket LW Stylish Pouf LW Coats & Clark Page 3

4 RED & WHITE CHRISTMAS Polar Bear Ornaments Invite this family of knit bears to frolic around your house for the holidays and after. Holiday Stars and Balls Ornaments Knit red and white stars or balls to give your tree hand-crafted exuberant style. Page 4

5 RED & WHITE CHRISTMAS Holiday Kissing Ball Wrap some ruffles around a ball and add mistletoe to encourage a bit of kissing! Cheerful Holiday Penguin Knit a penguin, or a whole colony of penguins, to decorate for the holidays! Page 5

6 RED & WHITE CHRISTMAS Peppermint Throw & Pillow Red-and-white peppermint motifs are perfectly designed to freshen your home for the holidays! Page 6

7 HEART-WARMING DECOR Holiday Hearts Tree Skirt Give your tree some hand-crocheted love with this tree skirt that makes it the heart of the home. Reindeer Wall Plaque This deer fella is a fun way to decorate for the holidays! Holiday Heart Ornaments Choose bird, mitten or heart appliques to embellish your hand-knit heart ornaments. Page 7

8 COZY HOLIDAY HOME Holiday Chevron Throw Crochet this throw to add holiday colors to your surroundings and to get cozy when the guests are gone. Holiday Chevron Pillows Fun rippled pillows are great for sprucing up your décor! Page 8

9 COZY HOLIDAY HOME Divine Textured Throw & Pillows You ll enjoy having these for the holiday season and for comfort after the festivities are over. Holiday Ripple Garland Crochet just three rows of rippling double crochets to add a yarn lovers garnish to your tree! Christmas Tree Garland Picots and popcorns are perfectly combined for this crocheted garland. Page 9

10 SNOWFLAKE WONDERS Snowflake Garland Create a winter wonderland inside your home with garlands of snowflakes--beads are optional! Snowflake Table Runner Crochet this runner in any colors you choose, or all white. Page 10

11 FOR BABIES & KIDS Panda Baby Hat Here s the perfect gift hat for a special baby! Santa Baby Sweater Your little elf will be ready to meet Santa in this darling knit sweater! Page 11

12 FOR BABIES & KIDS Party Time Doll Outfit This doll is ready to party in her festive crocheted ensemble. Snowy Day Earflap Hat Perfect for girls or guys, this hat includes five sizes, so you can crochet it for all the babies and kids! My Red Jumper Knit this sweet jumper for a special little miss to wear for the holidays and after! Page 12

13 FOR BABIES & KIDS Mom and Me Slippers Sized for adults or children, these knit slippers are great for keeping feet warm and cozy. Bow Ties for the Guys Sized for boys and men, this crocheted bow tie is perfect for dressing up for the holidays. Page 13

14 TO WEAR & GIVE Gender Neutral Scarf Here s the scarf to give the significant other in your life ( cause then you can borrow it)! Create Some Charm Hat Perfect for if you have lots of gifts to knit, this super bulky yarn is super quick! Page 14

15 TO WEAR & GIVE Bling Beanie Adding beads to this knit beanie takes it from ordinary to unique! Christmas Gift Beanies Impress friends and family with a cable hat that you have knit just for them! Page 15

16 TO WEAR & GIVE Classic Chunky Cowl Choose this cowl for a speedy gift idea--only you will know how fast it was to make! Cozy Shrug Give a cozy warm shrug! It s fun to knit and fun to wear! Ripple Infinity Cowl Whether for yourself or for a gift, this glam crochet cowl is great for holiday get togethers. Page 16

17 TO WEAR & GIVE Party Time Sweater This sequined sweater is perfect for holiday festivities! Triangle Elegance Shawl Use yarn with sequins for a dashing crocheted evening shawl! Page 17

18 TO WEAR & GIVE Mystique Tunic Shaded yarn with a bit of sparkle is ideal for a crochet sweater that is great for evenings and parties! Page 18

19 TO WEAR & GIVE Ruffled Fleece Blanket Add a Boutique Fleecy ruffle to a piece of fleece fabric, and have the perfect lightweight throw! Stylish Pouf What a wonderful gift for any age--great for a place to rest your feet or for a child to sit. Page 19

20 PATTERNS Polar Bear Ornaments LW4413 LW4413 knitting Designed by Nancy Anderson What you will need: RED HEART Soft : 1 ball each A 4600 White and B 9925 Really Red Susan Bates Double-Pointed Knitting Needles: 3.5mm [US 4] Susan Bates Knitting Needles: 4.00 mm [US 6] Stitch markers, yarn needle, 2 ¼ (6 mm) black beads (2 beads for eyes per bear), 2-5 ¼ (6 mm) white buttons (3 buttons for front, and 2 buttons on back for long underwear version), Sewing needle and black thread Embroidery needle and black floss, Straight pins Polyester fiberfill GAUGE: 20 sts = 4 (10 cm); 32 rows = 4 (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch on size 3.5mm [US 4] needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. Buy Yarn RED HEART Soft, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (140 g), 256 yd (234 m) and print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m) balls Polar Bear Ornaments Create a family of cool bears to join in the holiday festivities. The fun-to-knit characters are irresistibly cute and great to give or enjoy yourself! Bears Measure: Standing version: 5 (13 cm) tall Seated version: 6 (15 cm) tall Special Stitches KFB = Knit 1 stitch in the front, then in the back. Increase is made. SSK = Slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together. Decrease is made. K2tog = Knit 2 sts together. Stitch Patterns K1 x P1 Rib Row 1: *K1, P 1* across Row. Next Row: Knit the knit sts, Purl the purl sts for K1 x P1 Rib pattern. Notes 1. Pattern makes 6 different versions of bears using simple color patterns and either seated or standing positioning of body parts when sewing together. 2. All versions are worked in the round on smaller size needles. Stuffing is added as rounds are completed. Body parts are made separately, then sewn together using yarn ends. 3. Facial features are made by using either small or medium size beads for eyes and floss for embroidered nose. Use photo as a guide for placement. BEAR Head Using A and smaller needles, cast on 6 stitches, place marker, (place 2 sts on each of 3 needles). Join, being careful not to twist sts. Round 1: *Kfb in next st; repeat from * around 12 sts. Round 2: Knit around. Round 3: *K1, kfb in next st; repeat from * around 18 sts. Round 4: Knit around. Round 5: *K2, kfb in next st; repeat from * around 24 sts. Round 6: Knit around. Round 7: *K3, kfb in next st; repeat from * around 30 sts. Round 8-11: Knit around. Round 12: K2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k6, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2 26 sts. Round 13: K2, ssk, k4, k2tog, k6, ssk, k4, k2tog, k2 22 sts. Round 14: K2, ssk, k2, k2tog, k6, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2 18 sts. Stuff as rounds are completed. Round 15: K2, ssk, k2tog, k6, ssk, k2tog, k2 14 sts. Round 16-18: Knit around. Round 19: *K2, k2tog* 3 times, k2 11 sts. Stuff head firmly. Finish off by weaving yarn end through remaining live sts, pulling tightly to close opening, knot to secure. Leave yarn ends for attaching head to body. Ears (make 2) Using A and smaller size needles, cast on 5 stitches. Rounds 1-2: Knit. Weave yarn end through live sts and pull tightly to close. Knot to secure. Leave yarn ends for attaching ears to head. Tail (make 1) Using A and smaller size needles, cast on 5 stitches. Round 1: Knit. Weave yarn end through live sts and pull tightly to close. Knot to secure. Leave yarn ends for attaching tail to body. Basic Body Using A and smaller size needles, cast on 18 stitches, place marker, (place 6 sts on each of 3 needles). Join, being careful not to twist sts. Rounds 1-3: Knit around. Round 4: *K2, kfb; repeat from * around 24 sts. Rounds 5-7: Knit around. Continued... Page 20

21 LW4413 Polar Bear Ornaments Round 8: *K3, kfb; repeat from * around 30 sts. Rounds 9-11: Knit around. Round 12: *K4, kfb; repeat from * around 36 sts. Rounds 13-27: Knit around. Round 28: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around 30 sts. Round 29: Knit around. Round 30: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around 24 sts. Round 31: Knit around. Round 32: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around 18 sts. Round 33: Knit around. Round 34: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around 12 sts. Round 35: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around 8 sts. Stuff body firmly. Finish off by weaving yarn end through live sts and pulling tightly to close, knot to secure. Leave yarn end from cast on edge for attaching head to body. BODY VARIATIONS Striped Sweater Body Using B and smaller size needles, cast on 18 stitches, place marker, (place 6 sts on each of 3 needles). Join, being careful not to twist sts. Rounds 1-2: Knit around. Rounds 3-4: Using A, knit around for 2 Rounds. Do not cut B, carry non-working yarn (B), loosely along back unless otherwise directed. Rounds 5-22: Working in stripe pattern of 2 Rounds per color B, A, B, A, follow the directions for the Basic Body, finishing off with B at end of Round 22. Rounds 23-35: Continue Rounds as for Basic Body, using A only. Stuff firmly, finish off as per Basic Body. Long Underwear Body Using B and smaller size needles, cast on 18 stitches, place marker, (place 6 sts on each of 3 needles). Join, being careful not to twist sts. Follow Rounds 1-35 for Basic Body. Stuff and finish off as directed above. Add long underwear details by sewing 3 - ¼ (6 mm) buttons down the front and 2 buttons on either side of tail to simulate the back flap. Basic Legs (make 4) Using A and smaller size needles, cast on 10 stitches, place marker, (place sts on each of 3 needles). Join, being careful not to twist sts. Rounds 1-15: Knit around. Round 16: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around 15 sts. Round 17: *K2, kfb; repeat from * around 20 sts. Round 18: K around. Stuff Leg as rounds are completed. Round 19: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around 15 sts. Round 20: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around 10 sts. Complete stuffing Leg. Finish off by weaving yarn end through live sts and pulling tightly to close, knot to secure. Leave yarn ends from cast on edge for attaching Legs to Body. LEG VARIATIONS Striped Sweater Leg Variation Make Striped version for only 2 of the 4 Legs, (the lower Legs are worked in solid A). Using B and smaller size needles, cast on 10 sts, place marker, (place sts on each of 3 needles). Join, being careful not to twist sts. Round 1: Using B, knit around. Rounds 2-3: Using A, knit around. Rounds 4-9: Continue working in stripe pattern of 2 Rounds per color finishing off with B at end of Round 9. Rounds 10-20: Using A, complete rounds as for Basic Legs. Finish off as directed, repeat for second Leg. Work lower 2 Legs in solid A. Long Underwear Leg Variation Using B and smaller size needles, cast on 10 stitches, place marker, (place sts on each of 3 needles). Join, being careful not to twist sts. Rounds 1-12: Knit around finishing off with B at end of Round 12. Rounds 13-20: Using A, complete Rounds13-20 as for Basic Legs. Finish off as per Basic Legs, repeat for remaining legs. SCARF Using B and larger size needles, cast on 8 stitches. Do not join, work back and forth in rows. Row 1: K1, P1 across row. Next Rows: Continue working in K1 x P1 rib until piece measures approximately 9 (23 cm) from cast on edge. Bind off all sts, trim and weave in ends. FINISHING Refer to photo for placement of facial features, head and leg positions. Using black thread, sewing needle and 2 black beads, sew beads to front of head for eyes, using the beginning of the decrease Rounds to mark the eye placement. Using black floss and embroidery needle, embroider nose in a triangle shape at the small tip of the head. Note: Do not separate strands of floss, use as one single strand. Position and pin the ears to the back sides of the head. Attach ears by sewing securely to head using yarn tail. Knot, weave in ends and trim yarn end. Position and pin the tail in the middle of the lower back of the body. Attach tail by sewing securely to back of body using yarn tail. Knot, weave in ends and trim yarn end. FINISHING for Seated bear Using yarn ends, attach head paying close attention to the positioning of the Head. Set Body portion on end with the fat portion sitting on the table and the neck opening upwards towards the ceiling. Attach the Head by placing the fatter portion of the stuffed head on top of the neck opening, (Teddy Bear style), with the nose pointing outward, (parallel to the table), making certain that the front of the Body and the front of the Head are consistent. Sew securely with yarn end, weaving and trimming ends. Using yarn ends attach the arms (Legs) to sides of the top portion of the Body, about 4-5 rounds from the neck opening. Weave and trim excess yarn. Using yarn ends, attach bottom Legs to front lower portion of Body, making certain the Legs are situated correctly as to allow the bear to sit Teddy Bear style. FINISHING for Standing Bear Using yarn ends, attach the Head paying close attention to the positioning of the Head. Lay the stuffed Body on its side, on the table. Position the Head with the cast on round in the middle of the neck opening, (and the nose pointing straight ahead, in same direction of the Body). Head and Body should lie in a straight line. Attach using yarn end, trimming excess yarn. Sew Legs to the underside of the Body so that the bear can stand on all fours. Tip: Pin or baste Legs in position so changes can easily be made before committing to finished stitching. If using a scarf, loop around the neck and tie once in front. Continued... Page 21

22 LW4413 Polar Bear Ornaments ABBREVIATIONS A, B = Color A, Color B; cm = centimeters; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; tog = together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated. Long Underwear Striped Sweater Scarf Page 22

23 Holiday Stars & Balls Ornaments LW4401 LW4401 knitting Designed by Laura Bain What you will need: RED HEART Soft: 2 ball each 9925 Really Red A and 4600 White B for all ornaments Susan Bates Knitting Needles: 4.0 mm [US 6] and 5.0 mm [US 8] double-pointed needles for Balls; 5.5mm [US 9] for Stars 4 [10 cm] foam balls, fiberfill stuffing, stitch marker, yarn needle GAUGE: 20 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 22 rows = 4 [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch with 5.0mm [US8] for Balls; 20 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 20 rows = 4 [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch with 5.5mm [US9] for stars. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge. Buy Yarn RED HEART Soft, Art. E728 solid colors available in 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m) balls Holiday Stars and Balls Ornaments Red and white ornaments will add a wonderful pop of color to your tree! Knit them and use them year after year, for if they fall, they will not break! Ball ornaments measure 4 [10 cm]; Stars measure 6 [15 cm] across. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS kf&b = knit into front and back of next stitch. M1 = Make 1 (Inc) Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and work strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole, [knit or purl as indicated by pattern st]. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES I-cord = Knit specified number of sts, *slide all sts to opposite end of double-pointed needle; carrying yarn tightly across back of work, knit to end of row, do not turn; repeat from * to desired cord length. Notes 1. Ball ornaments begin with I-cord loop, then are worked in the round. Directions are for Norwegian Lace Ball; changes for Diamonds and Snowflake Balls are in parentheses. 2. Star points are worked individually and sewn together into star. Directions are for Stripe Star; changes for Red Star and White Star are in parentheses. BALL ORNAMENTS Hanging Loop With smaller needles and B (A, B), cast on 4 sts. Work I-cord for 3 [7.6 cm]. Shape Top Increase row (Right Side): Kf&b in each st 8 sts. Distribute sts evenly to remaining doublepointed needles and join to work in rounds, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beginning of round. Knit 1 round. Round 1: Kf&b in each st 16 sts. Round 2: Knit. Round 3: Kf&b in each st 32 sts. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: [K3, kf&b] 8 times 40 sts. Round 6: Knit. Round 7: [K4, kf&b] 8 times 48 sts. Round 8: Knit. Round 9: [K5, kf&b] 8 times 56 sts. Round 10: Knit. Round 11: [K6, kf&b] 8 times 64 sts. Round 12: Change to larger needles, knit. Work 13-round intarsia chart for Norwegian Lace (Diamonds, Snowflake) pattern. Shape Bottom Next round: With A (A, B), knit. Insert foam ball and continue knitting around it. Change to smaller needles; knit 1 round. Round 1: [K6, k2tog] 8 times 56 sts. Round 2: Knit. Round 3: [K5, k2tog] 8 times 48 sts. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: [K4, k2tog] 8 times 40 sts. Round 6: Knit. Round 7: [K3, k2tog] 8 times 32 sts. Round 8: Knit. Round 9: [K2tog] 16 times 16 sts. Cut yarn, leaving tail; draw tail through remaining 16 sts twice and pull to close opening. Fasten off. Finishing Sew cast-on end of I-cord to top of ball, forming a loop. Weave in ends. STAR ORNAMENTS Star Points, Back (Make 5) With A (A, B) and larger needles, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit. Row 2: P1, M1, purl to end 4 sts. Row 3: K1, M1, knit to end 5 sts. Repeat last 2 rows, increasing 1 st each row to 12 sts, end on a Row 3. Row 1 (Right Side): K2tog, knit to end 11 sts. Continued... Page 23

24 LW4401 Holiday Stars and Balls Ornaments Row 2: P2tog, purl to end 10 sts. Repeat last 2 rows, decreasing 1 st each row to 2 sts, end on a Row 1. Cut yarn, fasten off. Star Points, Front (Make 5) Following Stripe (Red Star, White Star) intarsia charts, make star points as for back. Finishing Using photo as guide, arrange 5 star points for Back with decrease ends together at center; sew points together. Repeat for Front star points. With right sides together, sew all but 1 star edges together; turn start right side out. Stuff star with fiberfill. Sew final edge closed. Weave in ends. Cut 6 [15 cm] strand of B (B, A). With yarn needle, thread yarn through top star point, tie in a bow. ABBREVIATIONS A, B = Color A, B; k = knit; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; p2tog = purl next 2 sts together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See charts on next page Page 24

25 LW4401 Holiday Stars and Balls Ornaments Norwegian Lace Stripe Red Star Snowflake Diamonds White Star Chart Key A B Page 25

26 Holiday Kissing Ball LW4379 LW4379 crochet Designed by Red Heart Design Team What you will need: RED HEART Boutique Sassy Fabric : 1 hank 9934 Red Dot RED HEART Super Saver : small amount 319 Cherry Red Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10] GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project. 4 (10 cm) diameter Styrofoam ball, faux mistletoe (use bunch of mistletoe and cut it into smaller sprigs), straight pins, ribbon bow (optional), glue BALL 1. Make a ruffled scarf with one hank of the Sassy Fabric. See pattern LW4170 or video. 2. Pin scarf to ball going in vertical rows so that you only have one layer of ruffles covering the whole ball, see Photo A. 3. Pin sprigs of mistletoe around the ball, see Photo B. Photo A Want to Learn How? Click the play button below Learn How To Crochet Boutique Sassy Fabric And Lace Be sure to check out the rest of our videos at the Red Heart Yarns YouTube channel for more howto and inspirational videos. Hanging Loop Using a yard or so of yarn, crochet a chain and then do a row of single crochets into chain. Pin to top of ball and secure with a dab of glue. Buy Yarn RED HEART Boutique Sassy Fabric, E818 available in prints 30 yd (27 m) hanks Buy Yarn RED HEART Super Saver, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); prints, multicolor and heather 5 oz (141 g), 236 yd (215 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins Holiday Kissing Ball Encourage Santa to kiss mama under the mistletoe with this quick and crafty Kissing Ball. It s the perfect way to add a spark of color and softness to your Christmas decorating. Photo B Page 26

27 Cheerful Holiday Penguin LW4621 LW4621 knitting Designed by Nancy Anderson What you will need: RED HEART Anne Geddes Baby : 1 ball each 112 Night-night A, 100 Lily B, and 902 Lady Bug C Knitting Needles: 3.25 mm [US 3] double-pointed needles for body, 4.0 mm [US 6] for scarf Two ¼ [6 mm] black shank buttons for eyes, stitch markers, yarn needle, fiberfill for stuffing, yellow embroidery floss for nose, embroidery needle, black sewing thread, sewing needle, crochet hook for attaching scarf fringe GAUGE: 22 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 38 rows = 4 [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the tension/gauge. Buy Yarn RED HEART Anne Geddes Baby, Art. E805 available in solid 3.5 oz (100 g) 340 yd (310 m) and multi 3.5 oz (100 g) 290 yd (265 m) balls Cheerful Holiday Penguin Knit this whimsical penguin to keep you company all winter long. Change the scarf shade and create a colorful colony of penguins! Penguin measures 6 [15 cm] tall. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS kfb = knit into front and back of next stitch. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES Intarsia = Work chart sts in color specified, leaving yarns not in use hanging in back until working back to that area. Twist yarns around each other at color changes to prevent holes. PATTERN STITCHES 1 x 1 RIb (multiple of 2 sts) All rows: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end. Notes 1. Body is worked flat from head down and seamed at center back. Wings are worked separately in the round. 2. Use photo(s) as guide for assembling pieces. PENGUIN With smaller needles and A, cast on 8 sts. Head Row 1 (Right Side): K1, [kfb] 6 times, k1 14 sts. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, [k1, kfb] 6 times, k1 20 sts. Row 4: Purl. Round 5: K1, [k2, kfb] 6 times, k1 26 sts. Row 6: Purl. Row 7: K1, [k3, kfb] 6 times, k1 32 sts. Row 8: Purl. Row 9: K1, [k4, kfb] 6 times, k1 38 sts. Round 10: Purl. Continue using intarsia techniques for face, joining yarns and changing colors as directed. Do not cut yarn; carry color not in use forward. Row 11: With A, k15; with B, k3; with A, k2; with B, k3; with A, k15. Row 12: With A, p13; with B, p12; with A, p13. Row 13: With A, k13; with B, k12; with A, k13. Repeat last 2 rows 2 more times. Row 18 (Decrease): With A, p1, [p4, p2tog] twice; with B, [p4, p2tog] twice; with A, [p4, p2tog] twice, p1 32 sts. Row 19: With A, k11; with B, k10; with A, k11. Row 20: With A, p11; with B, p10; with A, p11. Body Joining C as indicated, begin stripe chest pattern. Row 1: With A, k11; with C, k10; with A, k11. Row 2: With A, p11; with C, p10; with A, p11. Row 3 (Increase): With A, k1, [kfb, k4] twice; with B, kfb, k8, kfb; with A, [k4, kfb] twice; k1 38 sts. Row 4: With A, p13; with B, p12; with A, p13. Row 5: With A, k13; with C, k12; with A, k13. Row 6: With A, p13; with C, p12; with A, p13. Row 7: With A, k13; with B, k12; with A, k13. Row 8: With A, p13; with B, p12; with A, p13. Repeat Rows more times; work Rows 5 and 6 one more time. Cut B and C; continue with A. Work 2 rows even in St st. Row 1: K1, [k4, k2tog] 6 times, k1 32 sts. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, [k3, k2tog] 6 times, k1 26 sts. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: K1, [k2, k2tog] 6 times, k1 20 sts. Row 6: Purl. Row 7: K1, [k1, k2tog] 6 times, k1 14 sts. Row 8: Purl. Row 9: K1, [k2tog] 6 times, k1 8 sts. Cut yarn, leaving long tail for seaming. Weave tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. WINGS (Make 2) With smaller needles, A, and leaving 15 cm [6 ] tail, cast on 12 sts. Place marker for beginning of round. Join to work in rounds, being careful not to twist the sts. Knit 10 rounds. Next round: [K2tog, k4] twice 10 sts. Knit 5 rounds. Next round: [K2tog, k3] twice 8 sts. Next round: [K2tog, k2] twice 6 sts. Continued... Page 27

28 LW4621 Cheerful Holiday Penguin Cut yarn; weave tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Fasten off. SCARF With larger needles and C, cast on 8 sts. Work 1 x 1 Rib until scarf measures 25.5 cm [10 ]. Cast off. Cut 12 5 cm [2 ] lengths of C, 6 for each end of scarf. For each knot, fold strand in half; insert crochet hook through edge, place fold on hook and pull through fabric. Tuck ends through loop just formed and pull to tighten. When all fringe are attached, trim to same length. Repeat for other end. FINISHING Use photo as guide for finishing. With tails, sew back seam of penguin head and body, working from both directions toward center back and leaving a small opening. Stuff body; sew opening closed. Head Mark eye position on face per photo. With sewing needle and thread, sew buttons in place. With embroidery thread, embroider beak in triangle shape between eyes. Wings Holding wings at cast-on end, position on either side of body a few rows below the neck. With tail, sew top of wing to body. Weave in ends. Tie scarf around neck. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C = Colour A, B, C; k = knit; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; p2tog = purl 2 sts together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. Page 28

29 Peppermint Throw and Pillow LW4392 LW4392 crochet Designed by Bendy Carter What you will need: RED HEART Soft : 10 balls 4600 White A and 6 balls 9925 Really Red B Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle, 16 (40.5 cm) diameter round pillow form, locking stitch marker (optional) GAUGE: 1 small motif = 3½ (9 cm); 1 large motif = 7¾ (19.5 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Buy Yarn RED HEART Soft, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz (113g), 212 yd (194m) balls Peppermint Throw and Pillow What a delicious way to dress up your home for the holidays! The peppermint motif is very cleverly designed with a smaller filler motif. To complete the look we ve included a peppermint pillow. Throw measures 47 wide x 55 long (119.5 x cm). Pillow measures 16 (40.5 cm) diameter. Special Stitches beg dc2tog = (Ch 2, dc) in next stitch. dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. Special Technique Interlocking crochet = Work the current round in front of the previous round but not into its stitches. Insert the hook through the chain space of the previous round and into the indicated stitch or chain space of same color round as your current yarn. As you work the new stitch, bring it forward through the chain space of the previous round. For example, in Round 3 (worked with A), insert the hook in the next chain space of Round 2 and, pulling the stitch forward, work in the indicated stitch of Round 1 (worked with A). Do not work over or into the stitches of Round 2. Notes 1. Throw motifs and pillow are made with interlocking crochet technique in joined rounds with right side facing at all times. 2. Last loop of each round is dropped after round is joined; next color is returned to the hook and worked in front of previous round. Colors are alternated as this sequence is repeated. Be sure to bring working yarn and loop of color not in use to front of piece when instructed. Do not cut yarn until instructed. 3. A stitches are only worked in A stitches of odd-numbered rounds and B stitches are only worked in B stitches of even-numbered rounds. 4. You may find it helpful to enlarge the dropped loop or place it on a locking stitch marker so it doesn t unravel as you work the next round. 5. Pillow is made in one piece with first side worked in increasing interlocked rounds and second side worked in decreasing interlocked rounds. Pillow form is inserted before last rounds are worked. THROW Large Motif (make 42: 10 with Edging #1, 10 with Edging #2, 9 with Edging #3, 9 with Edging #4, 2 with Edging #5, 2 with Edging #6) With A, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (right side): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in ring, [ch 1, dc in ring] 6 times, ch 1; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 8 dc and 8 ch-1 spaces worked with A. At the end of each round, drop and enlarge the loop on the hook so that it doesn t unravel as you work the next round. If desired, place loop on a stitch marker. Round 2: With B, working in front of Round 1, join B with slip st in beginning ring between the beginning ch and first dc of Round 1, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in ring between next 2 dc, [ch 1, dc in ring between next 2 dc] 6 times, ch 1, bring A loop and working yarn to the front of piece; working behind the A loop and working yarn, join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 8 dc and 8 ch-1 spaces worked with B. Notes for Rounds 3 10 Begin interlocking technique. Current round is always worked in front of previous round but not into its stitches. A stitches are only worked in A stitches of odd-numbered rounds and B stitches are only worked in B stitches of even-numbered rounds. Continued... Page 29

30 LW4392 Peppermint Throw and Pillow Round 3: Place A loop back on hook, slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in same space, bring B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-1 space] 7 times, ch 2; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 16 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces with A. Round 4: Place B loop back on hook, slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 3, dc in same space, [ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 2] 7 times, ch 2, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 16 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces with B. Round 5: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 3, skip next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space] 7 times, ch 3; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 24 dc and 8 ch-3 spaces with A. Round 6: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, [ch 3, skip next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space] 7 times, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 24 dc and 8 ch-3 spaces with B. Round 7: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-3 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 4, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 4; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 32 dc and 8 ch-4 spaces with A. Round 8: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-3 space, [skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 4] 7 times, ch 4, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 32 dc and 8 ch-4 spaces with B. Round 9: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space] 7 times, ch 5; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 40 dc and 8 ch-5 spaces with A. Round 10: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space, [ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space] 7 times, ch 5, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 40 dc and 8 ch-5 spaces with B. Fasten off B. Edging Notes for Large Motif Edgings #1 #6 All edging stitches are worked in A stitches of Round 9. As instructed, work in front of or behind, but not into, B stitches of previous round. After completion, label each motif with its edging number for easier identification when assembling throw. Edging #1: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 4 dc in same ch-5 space, [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 4 dc in same ch-5 space] 7 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 80 dc and 8 corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Edging #2: Place A loop back on hook, working in front of B sts, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, working behind B sts, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-5 space (corner made), [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working behind B sts, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-5 space (corner made)] 7 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 80 dc and 8 corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Edging #3: Place A loop back on hook, working in front of B sts, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 4 dc in same ch-5 space, [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 4 dc in same ch-5 space] 4 times, working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 6 dc in same ch-5 space, [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 6 dc in same ch-5 space] 2 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 88 dc and 6 corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Edging #4: Place A loop back on hook, working in front of B sts, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, (4 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-5 space (corner made), [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working behind B sts, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-5 space (corner made)] 4 times, working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working behind B sts, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-5 space (corner made), [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 6 dc in same ch-5 space] 2 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 88 dc and 6 corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Edging #5: Place A loop back on hook, working in front of B sts, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 4 dc in next ch-5 space, [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 4 dc in same ch-5 space] 2 times, working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 6 dc in same ch-5 space, [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 6 dc in same ch-5 space] 4 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 92 dc and 4 corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Edging #6: Place A loop back on hook, working in front of B sts, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, (4 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-5 space (corner made), [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working behind B sts, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-5 space (corner made)] 2 times, working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, working behind B sts, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-5 space (corner made), [working in front of B sts, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, working behind B sts, 6 dc in same ch-5 space] 4 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 92 dc and 4 corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Small Motif (make 30) With A, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Rounds 1 2: Work same as Rounds 1 2 of large motif 8 dc and 8 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off B. Round 3: Place A loop back on hook, slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in same space, [ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-1 space] 7 times, ch 2; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 16 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces. Continued... Page 30

31 LW4392 Peppermint Throw and Pillow Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, *ch 3, 2 dc in next dc (corner made), 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, sc in next 2 dc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc (corner made), 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, sc in next 2 dc, 2 hdc in last ch-2 space; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 40 sts and 4 corners. ASSEMBLY With right sides facing, arrange large motifs as shown in assembly diagram. Using photograph as a guide, position rounded edges of motifs with edgings #3 #6 facing outwardly. Place small motifs in spaces between large motifs. Sew all motifs together. FINISHING Border Round 1: With right side facing, join A with slip st in back loop of any dc, working in back loops only, slip st in each dc around; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off. Weave in ends. PILLOWCASE Rounds 1 8: Work same as Rounds 1 8 of large motif 32 dc and 8 ch-4 spaces with B. Round 9: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space] 7 times, ch 5; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 40 dc and 8 ch-5 spaces with A. Round 10: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space, [ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 space] 7 times, ch 5, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 40 dc and 8 ch-5 spaces with B. Round 11: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 6, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space] 7 times, ch 6; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 48 dc and 8 ch-6 spaces with A. Round 12: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space, [ch 6, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-5 space] 7 times, ch 6, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 48 dc and 8 ch-6 spaces with B. Round 13: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-6 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 7, skip next dc, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-6 space] 7 times, ch 7; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 56 dc and 8 ch-7 spaces with A. Round 14: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-6 space, [ch 7, skip next dc, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-6 space] 7 times, ch 7, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 56 dc and 8 ch-7 spaces with B. Round 15: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-7 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 8, skip next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next ch-7 space] 7 times, ch 8; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 64 dc and 8 ch-8 spaces with A. Round 16: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-7 space, [ch 8, skip next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next ch-7 space] 7 times, ch 8, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 64 dc and 8 ch-8 spaces with B. Continued... Page 31

32 LW4392 Peppermint Throw and Pillow Round 17: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next ch-8 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 9, skip next dc, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next ch-8 space] 7 times, ch 9; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 72 dc and 8 ch-9 spaces with A. Round 18: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next ch-8 space, [ch 9, skip next dc, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next ch-8 space] 7 times, ch 9, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 72 dc and 8 ch-9 spaces with B. Round 19: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next ch-9 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 10, skip next dc, dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next ch-9 space] 7 times, ch 10; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 80 dc and 8 ch-10 spaces with A. Round 20: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next ch-9 space, [ch 10, skip next dc, dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next ch-9 space] 7 times, ch 10, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 80 dc and 8 ch-10 spaces with B. Round 21: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next ch-10 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 11, skip next dc, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next ch-10 space] 7 times, ch 11; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 88 dc and 8 ch-11 spaces with A. Round 22: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next ch-10 space, [ch 11, skip next dc, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next ch-10 space] 7 times, ch 11, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 88 dc and 8 ch-11 spaces with B. Round 23: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next ch-11 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 12, skip next dc, dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next ch-11 space] 7 times, ch 12; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 96 dc and 8 ch-12 spaces with A. Round 24: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next ch-11 space, [ch 12, skip next dc, dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next ch-11 space] 7 times, ch 12, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 96 dc and 8 ch-12 spaces with B. Round 25: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc, dc in next ch-12 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 11, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc, dc in next ch-12 space] 7 times, ch 11; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 88 dc and 8 ch-11 spaces with A. Round 26: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc, dc in next ch-12 space, [ch 11, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc, dc in next ch-12 space] 7 times, ch 11, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 88 dc and 8 ch-11 spaces with B. Round 27: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc, dc in next ch-11 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 10, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc, dc in next ch-11 space] 7 times, ch 10; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 80 dc and 8 ch-10 spaces with A. Round 28: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc, dc in next ch-11 space, [ch 10, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc, dc in next ch-11 space] 7 times, ch 10, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 80 dc and 8 ch-10 spaces with B. Round 29: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc, dc in next ch-10 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 9, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc, dc in next ch-10 space] 7 times, ch 9; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 72 dc and 8 ch-9 spaces with A. Round 30: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc, dc in next ch-10 space, [ch 9, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc, dc in next ch-10 space] 7 times, ch 9, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 72 dc and 8 ch-9 spaces with B. Round 31: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc, dc in next ch-9 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 8, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc, dc in next ch-9 space] 7 times, ch 8; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 64 dc and 8 ch-8 spaces with A. Round 32: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc, dc in next ch-9 space, [ch 8, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc, dc in next ch-9 space] 7 times, ch 8, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 64 dc and 8 ch-8 spaces with B. Round 33: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc, dc in next ch-8 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 7, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc, dc in next ch-8 space] 7 times, ch 7; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 56 dc and 8 ch-7 spaces with A. Round 34: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc, dc in next ch-8 space, [ch 7, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc, dc in next ch-8 space] 7 times, ch 7, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 56 dc and 8 ch-7 spaces with B. Round 35: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch-7 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 6, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch-7 space] 7 times, ch 6; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 48 dc and 8 ch-6 spaces with A. Round 36: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch-7 space, [ch 6, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch-7 space] 7 times, ch 6, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 48 dc and 8 ch-6 spaces with B. Round 37: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-6 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 5, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-6 space] 7 times, ch 5; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 40 dc and 8 ch-5 spaces with A. Round 38: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-6 space, [ch 5, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-6 space] 7 time, ch 5, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 40 dc and 8 ch-5 spaces with B. Continued... Page 32

33 LW4392 Peppermint Throw and Pillow Round 39: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next ch-5 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 4, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next ch-5 space] 7 times, ch 4; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 32 dc and 8 ch-4 spaces with A. Round 40: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next ch-5 space, [ch 4, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next ch-5 space] 7 times, ch 4, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 32 dc and 8 ch-4 spaces with B. Insert pillow form inside pillow and work remaining rounds to encase the pillow form. Round 41: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-4 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 3, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-4 space] 7 times, ch 3; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 24 dc and 8 ch-3 spaces with A. Round 42: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-4 space, [ch 3, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-4 space] 7 times, ch 3, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 24 dc and 8 ch-3 spaces with B. Round 43: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next ch-3 space, bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 2, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 2; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 16 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces with A. Round 44: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, beg dc2tog, dc in next ch-3 space, [ch 2, skip next dc, dc2tog, dc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 2, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 16 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces with B. Round 45: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, (ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space (beg dc2tog made), bring dropped B loop and working yarn to front of piece, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc2tog working first leg in next dc and 2nd leg in next ch-2 space] 7 times, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 8 dc and 8 ch-1 spaces with A. Round 46: Place B loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next dc, (ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space (beg dc2tog made), [ch 1, skip next dc, dc2tog working first leg in next dc and 2nd leg in next ch-2 space] 7 times, ch 1, bring dropped A loop and working yarn to front of piece; join with slip st in top of beginning ch 8 dc and 8 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off B, leaving a long tail for sewing. Round 47: Place A loop back on hook, skip first dc, slip st in next ch-1 space, ch 3, bring B yarn tail to front of piece, [skip next dc, dc in next ch-1 space] 7 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off A, leaving a long tail for sewing 8 dc. FINISHING Weave A tail through each A dc on Round 47, pull tightly to close. Do not weave in end. Thread B tail on yarn needle. [Insert needle from front to back through center hole then from back to front through top of next B dc on Round 46 (straight st made)] 16 times 16 straight sts (in 8 pairs) with B. Pull A tail again to tighten, if needed. Weave in ends. Continued... Page 33