Crochet World

Spring is a big refresh in my opinion. It’s that time of year we spruce up the house and give it a good cleaning so we can enjoy the summer that’s on its way. But life can’t be all work and no play. This issue is packed with quick projects that you can work up when you need a break from cleaning. Oh, who am I kidding? Completely forget the cleaning and get lost in this issue of fun projects! Work up some new bags, wallets or accessories for your wardrobe. Find a cozy corner and make a squishy, chunky blanket. Refresh your home with some of the cute home decor pieces. Now, go back to that spring cleaning just long enough to find the perfect yarns in your stash…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4½ inches wide × 7½ inches long MATERIALS • Omega Mimosa fine (sport) weight cotton/rayon yarn (3½ oz/240 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein #19 cream or #32 coral • Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • ¾-inch wood button: 1 per purse • Carabiner (optional) GAUGE 12 sc = 2 inches; 13 sc rows = 2 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. When working next wrong-side row following each cable twist row, be sure to stitch in single crochet between 2 front post treble crochet of cables to ensure an accurate row stitch count of 23 single crochet. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCHES Double slip stitch…

Tip The stitch pattern alternates single crochet and double crochet. A double crochet is worked in the single crochet of the previous row and a single crochet is worked in the double crochet of the previous row. SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4 inches wide x 2½ inches tall MATERIALS • Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK light (DK) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/273 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball #149AG silver lining • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • 2 stitch markers • Tapestry needle • ¾-inch button: 1 (with 4 holes if embroidering rose) • Sewing needle • Coordinating sewing thread (and green and red if embroidering rose) GAUGE In pattern: 10 sts = 2 inches; 9 rows = 2 inches Take time to…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 30 inches in circumference x 15 inches tall MATERIALS • PaperMart Matte Raffia Ribbon rayon ribbon (¼ inch wide/100 yds per roll): 6 rolls yellow gold • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE 14 sc = 4 inches; 14 sc rows = 4 inches Exact gauge is not critical for this project. PATTERN NOTES Tote is worked with 2 strands held together. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. TOTE BAG BASE Rnd 1: Ch 30, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 28 chs, 3 sc in next ch, rotate…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 13 inches wide x 15 inches tall, excluding handle MATERIALS • Omega Sinfonia light (DK weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/232 yds/100g per skein): 2 skeins #802 cream 1 skein each #810 pink rose and #806 light gold • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE In pattern: 16 sts = 4 inches; 4 rows = 4 inches PATTERN NOTES This tote is worked in the round using a 2-row repeat. A single double crochet stitch defines each side edge of the tote. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH Crossover stitch (crossover st):…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 11¾ inches tall x 36½ inches circumference around top opening MATERIALS • Patons Hempster light (DK) weight hemp/cotton yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/100g per ball): 4 balls #11001 coral reef 2 balls each #11007 surf, #11013 white sand and #11023 lipstick 1 ball #11014 ecru • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Yard stick • Stitch markers • Jewelry Shoppe 31mm swivel lobster clasp: 4 • Sew-ology cord cap: 2 • Sew-ology sew-on magnetic snap: 1 • Craft glue (optional) GAUGE With 2 strands held tog: 23 sts = 6 inches; 24 rnds = 6 inches PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Shoulder Bag is worked holding 2 strands together. To get 2 strands…