Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Denise Black.

Blanket measures approximately 32" wide x 42" long.

MODA-DEA™ "Cutesie™". Art. R129 (1.76 ounce/46 yard ball): 13 Balls No. 3730 Cotton Candy CA.
RED HEART® "Super Saver®", Art. E300 (7 ounce/364 yard skein): 3 Ounces No. 724 Baby Pink CB.
RED HEART® "Super Saver®", Art. E300 (7 ounce/364 yard skein): 3 Ounces No. 381 Light Blue CC.
Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 4"; 9 rows = 4" in pat.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:

CL (Cluster): [yarn over and draw up a lp, yarn over and draw through 2 lps] 5 times all in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all 6 lps on hook; ch 1. Push CL to the right side of the fabric.

NOTE: To Change Color: With color in use, work last st of row until 2 lps remain on hook, drop color in use; with next color to be used yarn over and draw through 2 lps remaining on hook. Continue working with new color.

With CA, ch 73.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn - 72 sc.

Row 2: With CA, ch 3 (counts as a dc on this and following rows), skip first sc, dc in next sc and in each sc across, changing to CB in last dc; turn. Cut CA.

Row 3: With CB, ch 1, sc in first 3 dc, CL in next dc, * sc in next 9 dc, CL in next dc; rep from * to last 8 sts; sc in next 7 dc, sc in top of ch-3 changing to CA; turn. Cut CB.

Row 4: With CA, ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc and in each sc and each CL across, changing to CC in last dc; turn. Cut CA.

Row 5: With CC, ch 1, sc in first 8 dc, CL in next dc, * sc in next 9 dc, CL in next dc; rep from * to last 3 sts; sc in next 2 dc, sc in top of ch-3 changing to CA. Cut CC.

Row 6: With CA, ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc and in each sc and each CL across, changing to CB in last dc; turn. Cut CA.

Rows 7 through 78: Rep Rows 3 through 6 eighteen times.

Rows 79 and 80: Rep Rows 3 and 4. At end of last row do not change color. Do NOT cut CA, but turn to work next (right side) round.

Edging-Rnd 1 (Right Side): With CA, ch 1, 3 sc in first dc, sc in each dc to last st; 3 sc in top of ch-3; working along next side in ends of rows, work 1 sc in each sc row and work 2 sc in each dc row; working along lower edge in unused lps of beg ch, 3 sc in first lp, sc in each lp to last lp; 3 sc In last lp; working along next side edge in ends of rows, work 1 sc in each sc row and work 2 sc in each dc row: join with a sl st in first sc - 396 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 4, skip next 2 sc, * sc in next sc, ch 4, skip next 2 sc; rep from * around; join in first sc - 132 ch-4 sps.

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 1, * (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) all in sp; rep from * around: join in first sc.

Rnd 4: Sl st to next dc, ch 1, * sc in dc, ch 4; rep from * around; join in first sc.

Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 1, * (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) all in sp; rep from * around; join in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: CA = Color A; CB = Color B; CC = Color C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; lp(s) = loop (s); mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd (s) = round(s); sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp(s) = space (s); st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Michele Thompson.

Afghan measures approximately 47" x 58 1/2".

Cats and bats playing in the pumpkin patch describe this fun Crocheted Halloween Afghan. Strips are crocheted from Red Heart Super Saver, then joined and appliquéd with cats, bats and pumpkins. A little fabric paint gives them their personality.

Red Heart® Super Saver®: 13 Ounces No. 0254 Pumpkin CA; 26 ounces No. 0312 Black CB; 9 ounces No. 0368 Paddy Green CC.

Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].

Yarn needle; TULIP "Slick" Dimensional Fabric Paint (1.25 ounce tube): 1 tube each No. 65130 True Red; No. 65038 Black; No. 65174 Natural Glow; and No. 65420 Sour Apple.

GAUGE/TENSION: 12 sts = 4"; 14 rows = 4" in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

NOTE: Afghan is made in strips, then sewn tog. Appliqués are made separately, painted, then sewn on.

AFGHAN:

STRIPS 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (Make 5): With CA, ch 16.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 15 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 until there are 18 rows completed. [Change to CB.

Work 18 rows sc. Change to CA. Work 18 rows sc.] 5 times. Fasten off. There are a total of 11 color blocks in each strip.

STRIPS 2, 4, 6, 8 (Make 4): With CB, ch 16.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 15 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 until there are 18 rows completed. [Change to CC. Work 18 rows sc. Change to CB. Work 18 rows sc.] 5 times. Fasten off. There are a total of 11 color blocks in each strip.

Sew strips together following diagram. Weave in ends.

Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach CB at top righthand corner; ch 1, 3 sc in corner, sc across top edge, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly down side, 3 sc in corner, sc across beginning ch edge, 3 sc in corner, sc up last side; join with a sl st in first sc; TURN.

Rnds 2 and 3 (Wrong Side): Ch 1, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in center corner sc; join to first sc. TURN at end of Rnd 3.

Rnd 4: * Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

APPLIQUES:

PUMPKINS (Make 10): With CA, ch 3; join with a sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with a sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join – 16 sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 24 sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 32 sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 40 sc.

Rnd 6: Sl st in each sc around. Fasten off.

Paint face on pumpkin with black fabric paint. Sew pumpkins on afghan according to diagram.

CAT FACE (Make 6): With CB, work same as for pumpkin until Rnd 4 is complete.

Rnd 5: * Ch 4, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip join, skip next 2 sc, sl st in next 6 sc **; repeat from * to **; sl st in each st around. Fasten off.

Paint eyes on face with green, let dry, then paint center of eye with black. Paint nose with black, let dry, then paint whiskers with glow. Paint mouth with red. Sew cat faces on afghan according to diagram.

BAT (Make 9)-Head: With CB, work same as for pumpkin until Rnd 1 is complete.

Rnd 2: * Ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, skip join, skip next sc, sl st in next 3 sc **; repeat from * to **; sl st in each st around. Fasten off. Paint 2 eyes on head with red.

Wings: With CB, ch 16.

Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in last ch again, working on opposite side of beginning ch, sl st in next 2 ch; ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook – picot made; skip next ch, sl st in next 7 ch, picot, skip next ch, sl st in last 3 ch, picot.

Row 2: Working across first sts of Rnd 1, sl st in first 3 sts, picot, skip tr, sl st in next 7 sts, picot, skip tr, sl st in last 3 sts. Fasten off.

Sew head onto wings. Sew bats on afghan according to diagram.

ABBREVIATIONS:

CA, CB, CC : Colors A, B, C; ch : chain; dc : double crochet; hdc : half double crochet; lp : loop; mm : millimeters; rep : repeat; rnd : round; sc : single crochet; sl : slip; sp : space; st(s) : stitch(es); tr : treble crochet; * or ** : repeat whatever follow the * or ** as indicated; [ ] : work directions given in brackets the number of times specified

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Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Drew Emborsky.

Shawl measures 35" at center without tassel.

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 2 Skeins 885 Delft Blue.
Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].
Susan Bates® Crystalites® Tassel Tool, Art. 14110.
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Rows 1-6 = 4" from beginning to center point.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Note: Ch 2 at beginning of hdc rows does NOT count as a stitch. Ch 3 at beginning of dc rows DOES count as a stitch.

Ch 3; join with a slip st to first ch to form ring; slip st into ring.

Row 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, 5 sc in ring; turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first sc, [ch 1, hdc in next sc] 4 times; turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first hdc, [dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next hdc] 3 times, dc in next space, 2 dc in last hdc; turn - 11 sts.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first dc, ch 1, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next dc to form center point, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 1, 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in first dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 6 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch-2 space, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 6 times, 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, working in front loops only, 2 sc in first dc, sc in each dc and space to center ch-2 sp; 3 sc in ch-2 space, sc in front loop of each dc and space to last st; 2 sc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 7: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first sc, hdc in each sc to center sc of 3-sc group at point; (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in center (2nd) sc at point, hdc in each sc to last sc; 2 hdc in last sc; turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in first hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc, * dc in next hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc; repeat from * to center space; (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next hdc, ** dc in next hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc; repeat from ** to last hdc; 2 dc in last hdc; turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, dc in first dc, * ch 1, dc in next dc; repeat from * to center ch-2 space; (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch-2 space, ** dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * to last st; 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Rows 10-41: Repeat Rows 6-9.

Row 42: Repeat Row 6; do not turn but work sc evenly across row ends of long edge, taking care to keep work flat; join with a slip st to first sc; turn.

EDGING-Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, * sc in front loop of sc just made, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * around entire shawl; join with a slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

FINISHING: Using Tassel Tool, create a 5 ½" tassel. Securely attach to center point of shawl.

ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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Whimsical and fun, this adorable crochet bumble bee costume will keep your favorite pooch warm and in the spirit this Halloween.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Designed by Sharon Mann.

MATERIALS:

Red Heart® Super Saver®: 1 Skein each No. 0312 Black CA, No. 0932 Zebra CB and No. 0320 Cornmeal CC [solid colors – 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multi colors – 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m); flecks – 5 oz (141 g), 260 yd (238 m)].

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].

Yarn needle; two 3/4" buttons; four 12" black chenille stems.sizes

Directions are for size small; changes for medium and large are in parentheses.

To Fit Chest: 18 (23, 28)".
To Fit Neck: 16 (18, 20)".
To Fit Length: 10 (12, 16)".

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; Rows 1-9 = 4" in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: The "ch 2" at the beginning of dc rows does NOT count as a stitch. Do not work into the "ch 2".

BODY: With CA, ch 50 (65, 74).

Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 3rd chain from hook, * skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch; rep from * to last 1 (0, 1) ch; dc in last 1 (0, 1) ch; turn – 48 (63, 72) sts.

Row 2: With CB, ch 1, sc in first 2 dc; * [yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps] twice all in next dc, yo and draw through 3 lps on hook – dc cl made; sc in next 2 dc; rep from * to last dc; sc in last dc; turn.

Row 3: With CC, ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Row 4: With CC, ch 2, dc in first sc, * skip next sc, 2 dc in next sc; rep from * to last sc; dc in last sc; turn.

Row 5: With CC, ch 1, sc in each dc across; turn.

Row 6: With CA, ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Row 7: With CA, rep Row 4.

Row 8: With CB, rep Row 2.

Rows 9-18 (9-24, 9-30): Rep Rows 3-8 one (2, 3) more times, then rep Rows 3-6 once more. Fasten off.

Row 19 (25, 31): With right side facing, skip first 6 (9, 12) sc, join CA in next sc; ch 2, dc in same sc, [skip next sc, 2 dc in next sc] 17 (22, 23) times, dc in next 1 (0, 1) sc; turn – 36 (45, 48) dc.

Row 20 (26, 32): Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Fasten off.

NECKBAND-Right Side-Row 1: With right side facing, join CC in first sc of last long row; ch 1, sc in 8 (10, 10) sc; turn.

Rows 2-12 (2-12, 2-16): Work in sc, working 3 more rows with CC, then 4 rows CA, then 4 rows CC, then 0 (0, 4) rows CA.

Buttonhole Row 13 (13, 17): Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 1 (2, 2) sc] twice, sc in last sc; turn.

Row 14 (14, 18): Ch 1, sc in first sc, [2 sc in sp, sc in next 1 (2, 2) sc] twice, sc in last sc. Fasten off.

Neckband-Left Side-Row 1: With right side facing, skip center 20 (25, 28) sc of last long row, join CC in next sc; ch 1, sc in last 8 (10, 10) sc; turn.

Rows 2-12 (2-12, 2-16): Work in sc and work 3 more rows with CC, then 4 rows CA, then 4 rows CC, then 0 (0, 4) rows CA. Fasten off.

Neck Edging: With right side facing, join CB to Right Neckband; ch 1, sc evenly around entire neck edge. Fasten off.

Sew buttons to Left Neckband to correspond to buttonholes. Sew body seam.

WINGS (Make 2): With CC, ch 4; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: 6 Sc in ring; do not join but work in continuous rnds.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around – 12 sc.

Rnd 3: [Sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc.

Rnd 4: [Sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times; TURN – 24 sc.

Shape Bottom of Wing-Row 5: Ch 1, skip first sc, [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st] 4 times, sc in next 3 sc; turn – 23 sc.

Row 6: Ch 1, skip first sc, sc in each sc to end; turn – 22 sc.

Row 7: Ch 2, dc in first 4 sc, [2 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sc] 3 times; turn – 25 sc.

Size Small Only: Turn to work 12 sc evenly across bottom of wing. Fasten off.

Medium and Large-Row 8: Ch 2, hdc in first 6 dc, 2 hdc in next dc, [hdc in next 2 dc, 2 hdc in next dc] 4 times, hdc in last 6 dc – 30 hdc. Turn to work (14, 14) sc evenly across bottom of wing. Fasten off.

With wrong sides together, sew the bottoms of the 2 wings together. Weave a chenille stem through the sts of Row 7 or 8 on each wing. Trim and bend the tips of the chenille stems over at each end to secure in place. Sew the bottom edge of the wings to the center top of the sweater, 1" down from the neck edging.

HEAD BAND: With CC, ch 11.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each ch across; turn – 10 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. (10 sts)

Rows 3-12 (3-12, 3-16): Rep Row 2 working 2 more rows CC, then 4 rows CA, then 4 rows CC, then 0 (0, 4) rows CA. Fasten off.

Head Band Ear Flaps-First Half-Row 1: With right side facing, join CA to either end of head band; ch 1, sc in first 4 sc; turn.

Rows 2-10: Ch 1, sc to end; turn. Fasten off at end of Row 10.

Ear Flaps-2nd Half-Row 1: With right side facing, skip next 2 sc on same end of headband, join CA in next sc; ch 1, sc in last 4 sc; turn.

Rows 2-10: Ch 1, sc to end; turn.

Join Flaps-Row 11: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, bring First Half around and sc in each of the 4 sc of First Half; turn – 8 sc.

Row 12: Ch 1, sc to end.

Row 13: Ch 1, skip first sc, sc in next 5 sc, skip next sc, sc in last sc; turn – 6 sc.

Row 14: Ch 1, skip first sc, sc in next 3 sc, skip next sc, sc in last sc – 4 sc. Fasten off.

Rep Rows 1-14 on the opposite side of head band.

ANTENNA RINGS (Make 2): With CA, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Sew antenna rings to the top of the head band. Weave folded chenille stems in each of the antenna rings, twist the chenille stems together and curl the tips.

HEAD BAND TIE (Make 2): With CA and CB held together as one, ch 12. Fasten off. Sew to the end of each ear flap.

ABBREVIATIONS:

beg : beginning; CA, CB, etc : Color A, Color B, etc; ch : chain; cl : cluster; dc : double crochet; hdc : half double crochet; lp(s) : loop(s); mm : millimeters; rep : repeat; rnd : round; sc : single crochet; sl : slip; sp(s) : space(s); st(s) : stitch(es); yo : yarn over; [ ] : work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** : repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated

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