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2 Bird on Branch Throw with Pillows

6 Shells & Stripes Throw

8 Scrambled Blocks Throw with Pillow

10 Virginia Reel Throw

12 All Around Throw

14 Striped Throw & Four-Square Pillow

16 Soothing Stripes Throw & Pillow

19 Fabulous Floral Throw

22 Lacy Ripple Throw

24 Casual Chic Throw

26 Cables & Squares Throw

28 How to Knit

30 How to Crochet

32 Standard Yarn Weight System & Skill Levels

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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.

reD heArt® “Fiesta”: Art. E704Solids: 73% Acrylic/27% Nylon, 6 ounces (170 g), approximately 316 yards (289 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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Designed by Michele Wilcox

The feel of this throw and two pillow set adds updated style to any surroundings.

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Bird on Branch throw with Pillows instructions

Skill Level:

Throw 45” by 45”.Large Pillow 16” square. Rectangle Pillow 12” by 16”.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 4 skeins A, 1 skein each B and C for Throw. 1 skein each color for pillows.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 313 Aran A. RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 6661 Meadow B, 6382 Country Blue C.

Crochet hook: 4 mm (US G/6)

extras: Yarn needle. 16” square pillow insert. 12” by 16” rectangle pillow insert.

Gauge: 8 V-sts = 5”; 8 rows = 41/2”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

Special Abbreviations V-St: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or space.

throw: Bird Square (make 5) With A, ch 57.row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 56 sc. row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, skip first 2 sc, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc – V st made), skip next 2 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc, skip 1 sc, dc in last sc.rows 3-8: Ch 3, turn, work V-st in each ch-1 space across to last 2 sts, skip 1 st, dc in last st.At end of Row 8, change to B. row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc and ch across – 56 sc.

row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.Change to A.row 11: Repeat Row 2.rows 12-25: Repeat Row 3.row 26: With A, repeat Row 9. Do not turn, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along side edge, sc 54 sts evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along beginning edge, sc 54 sts evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along side edge, sc 54 sts evenly spaced along edge, work 2 sc in corner, slip st to first sc. Fasten off.round 27: Join B in center sc of any corner, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2dc) in same sc, *dc in each sc to center sc of next corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center sc; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in each sc to first st, slip st in 3rd ch to join. Fasten off.

Branch Square (make 4) With A, ch 57.row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 56 sc. row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, skip first 2 sc, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc – V st made), skip next 2 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc, skip 1 sc, dc in last sc.rows 3-12: Ch 3, turn, work V-st in each ch-1 space across to last 2 sts, skip 1 st, dc in last st.At end of Row 12, change to B. row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc and ch across – 56 sc. row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.Change to A.Row 15 Repeat Row 2.rows 16-25: Repeat Row 3.row 26: With A, repeat Row 9. Do not turn, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along side edge, sc 54 sts evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along beginning edge, sc 54 sts evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along side edge, sc 54 sts evenly spaced along edge, work 2 sc in corner, slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

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next round: Join C in center sc of any corner, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2dc) in same sc, *dc in each sc to center sc of next corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center sc; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in each sc to first st, slip st in 3rd ch to join. Fasten off.

Bird (make 5) With C, ch 4.row 1: Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch across to last ch, 2 sc in last ch – 5 sc.row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc – 7 sc.row 4: Ch 3, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch for beak, sc in next 7 sc.row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc – 8 sc.row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 9 sc.row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc –10 sc.row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 11 sc.row 9: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc – 12 sc.row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 13 sc.row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog – 13 sc.row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 14 sc.row 13: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog – 14 sc.row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc – 15 sc.row 15: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog.

row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in last sc.rows 17-18: Repeat Rows 15-16.row 19: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog – 6 sc. Leave remaining sts unworked.row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. rows 21-22: Repeat Rows 19-20.row 23: Repeat Row 19.row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next sc – 2 sc.row 25: Ch 1, turn, sctog. Fasten off.

FootHolding bird upside down, join C with a slip st in 4th sc left unworked on Row 19, ch 10, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 chs, slip st in remaining chs. Fasten off.

Leaves (make 44) With B, ch 9.row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in each of next 2 chs, 5 dc in last ch, working on opposite side of beginning ch, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, (sc, slip st) in next ch. Fasten off.

FinishingFollowing Assembly Diagram, sew Birds and Leaves in place on Bird and Branch Squares.Arrange Squares to be joined for Throw. Joining: With wrong sides together and A, sc in back loops only to join 2 squares together. Continue to sc squares together until all 9 squares have been joined.

edgingJoin A in any st, sc evenly around outside edges of afghan, working 3 sc in each corner.next round: *Sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next sc; repeat from * around, slip st to first sc to join.Fasten off.Weave in ends.

Large Pillow(Make 1 Bird Square and 1 Branch Square)(Make 10 Leaves and 1 Bird)Work as for Bird and Branch Squares of Throw through Round 37.Last round of Bird Square: Slip st to ch-2 space corner, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch-2 space, *dc in each dc to ch-2 space of next corner, (2

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dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in each sc to first st, slip st in 3rd ch to join. Fasten off.

Last round of Branch Square: Join C in any ch-2 space corner, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch-2 space, *dc in each dc to ch-2 space of next corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in each sc to first st, slip st in 3rd ch to join. Fasten off.Sew Birds and Leaves in place on Bird and Branch Squares.

FinishingFollowing Assembly Diagram, sew Birds and Leaves in place on Bird and Branch Squares.Joining: With wrong sides together and A, sc in back loops only and working 3 sc in each corner to join 2 squares together along 3 sides. Insert pillow form. Continue to sc remaining side closed. next round: (Sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc) around. Fasten off.Weave in ends.

rectangle Pillow(Make 1 with C as main color and B as contrasting color)(Make 1 with B as main color and C as contrasting color)(Make 8 Leaves and 2 Birds with A)With main color, ch 39.row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 38 sc. row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, skip first 2 sc, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc – V st made), skip next 2 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc, skip 1 sc, dc in last sc.

rows 3-21: Ch 3, turn, work V-st in each ch-1 space across to last 2 sts, skip 1 st, dc in last st.At end of Row 21, change to A. row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc and ch across – 38 sc. row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.Change to main color.row 24: Repeat Row 2.rows 25-28: Repeat Row 3.row 29: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.row 30: Repeat Row 29. Do not turn, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along side edge, sc 53 sts evenly spaced along long edge, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along beginning edge, sc 36 sts evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner, turn to work along side edge, sc 53 sts evenly spaced along long edge, work 2 sc in corner, slip st to first sc. Fasten off.round 31: Join contrasting color in center sc of any corner, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2dc) in same sc, *dc in each sc to center sc of next corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center sc; repeat from * 2 more times, dc inc to first st, slip st in 3rd ch to join. Fasten off.

FinishingFollowing Assembly Diagram, sew Birds and Leaves in place on Front and Back pieces. Joining: With wrong sides together and A, sc in back loops only and working 3 sc in each corner to join 2 pieces together along 3 sides. Insert pillow form. Continue to sc remaining side closed. next round: (Sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc) around. Fasten off.Weave in ends.

J27.0005-1C Birds and Branches Throw and Pillows

Rectangle Pillow

Assembly Diagram

Assembly Diagram

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Designed by Katherine Eng

Shells & Stripes

No matter what your style, this cozy, classic design will add a note of comfort.

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Shells & Stripes throw instructions

Skill Level:

Throw 44” by 61” plus fringe.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 1 skein each A and B, 2 skeins each C and D.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 330 Linen A, 360 Café B, 365 Coffee C and 332 Ranch Red D.

Crochet hook: 5.50 mm (US I/9).

extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 13 sts = 4”; 6 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

notes: Leave 7” tails when changing colors at beginning and end of rows to tie into final fringe. Work rows 2-33 on both sides of center (Row 1) as specified. Row 1 establishes Right Side. Alternate right side facing and wrong side facing with each row. To begin a new color, on appropriate side, draw up a loop and ch 3 (this always counts as first dc of first shell).

Special Abbreviations Shell: (2 dcs, ch 2, 2 dcs) worked in specified st. With C, ch 199.

row 1 (right Side): Working in back loop of chain, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 196 chs. Do not work in last ch. note: Row 1 creates a row of scs with 2 loops at both top and bottom edges or the same as an sc on both sides.

First Siderow 2 (wrong Side): Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc of first shell), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first sc, *ch 1, skip 3 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 3 sc, shell in next sc; repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Begin Shell Stitch Patternrow 3 (right Side): With B, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc for beginning shell) in ch-2 space of first shell, *ch 1, skip 2 dc of shell and next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space and first 2 dc of next shell, shell in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across. row 4 (wrong Side): Ch 1, turn, slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space of first shell, *ch 1, skip next 2 dc of shell and next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, dc next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space and next 2 dc of next; repeat from * across.Repeat Rows 3 and 4 for Shell Stitch Pattern, joining new colors in or slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell to work beginning shell.rows 5 and 6: Ch 1, turn, slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work in Shell Stitch Pattern. Fasten off.rows 7-8: With A, work in Shell Stitch Pattern. Fasten off.rows 9-14: With D, work in Shell Stitch Pattern. Fasten off.rows 15-17: With C, work in Shell Stitch Pattern. Fasten offrows 18-32: Repeat Rows 3-17. At end of Row 32, do not fasten off. row 33 (right Side): Ch 2, turn, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in next ch-1 space, ch 1, slip st in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next dc, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next dc, (ch 1, slip st in next ch-1 space) twice, ch 2, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across, end last repeat with slip st in last dc. Fasten off.

Second SideWith Wrong Side facing, join C along opposite edge of Row 1 and repeat Rows 2-33.

FinishingWeave in ends.

FringeCut 14” lengths of yarn in colors to match ends of rows. Using 2 lengths per each individual fringe, loop 2 fringes over posts of dcs at end of each row and at center sc row. Fold lengths in half and tie in an overhand knot tying in tails. Trim to desired length.

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Designed by Nazanin S. Fard

Scrambled Blocks

Reminiscent of a classic quilt pattern, this mitered design is fun to knit and makes the perfect addition to your home.

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Scrambled Blocks throw with matching Pillow instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 50” by 50”.Pillow measures 12” square.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 4 skeins A, 2 skeins B, 1 skein C. 1 skein each color for pillow.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 6350 Horizon A. RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 661 Frosty Green B, 336 Warm Brown C.

Knitting needles: 5mm (US 8).Double-pointed needles: 5mm (US 8) for I-cord for pillow edge.

extras: Stitch markers.Yarn needle. 12” square pillow insert.

Gauge: 15 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

Special AbbreviationsSl1, k2tog, psso: Slip 1 st, k2tog, pass the slipped st over k2tog. m1: Knit in front and back of the same stitch.

throw Basic Block (Make 4 with A)Cast on 89 sts. row 1 (wrong Side): K44, place marker, knit to end.row 2 (right Side): Knit to 1 st before marker, slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped st over, knit to end - 2 sts decreased; reposition marker to before slipped st.row 3: Knit across.next row (wrong Side): Knit across.Last row: Sl1, k2tog, psso.

Bi-Color Blocks(Make 8 using B as first color and A as second color)(Make 4 using A as first color and C as second color)Cast on 89 sts with first color. Work as for Basic Block until 45 sts remain, end with a Wrong Side row.

Change to second color and continue to work Basic Block to end.

FinishingFollowing Assembly Diagram, sew Blocks together.

edgingWith Right Side facing and A, pick up 180 sts along one side edge.row 1: Knit.row 2: K1, M1, knit to last 2 sts, M1, k1.rows 3-10: Repeat Rows 1-2. Bind off.Repeat Edging on all sides. Sew corners together.Weave in ends.

Pillow Basic Block (Make 2 with A)Cast on 49 sts.row 1 (wrong Side): K24, place marker, knit to end.row 2 (right Side): Knit to 1 st before marker, sl1, k2tog, psso, knit to end.Repeat Rows 1-2 until 3 sts remain.next row (wrong Side): Knit across.Last row: Sl1, k2tog, psso.

Bi-Color Blocks(Make 4 using B as first color and A as second color)(Make 2 using A as first color and C as second color)Cast on 49 sts with first color. Work as for Basic Block until 25 sts remain, end with a Wrong Side row. Change to second color and continue to work Basic Block to end.

Finishing Following Assembly Diagram (inside back cover), sew 4 squares together as for one corner of Throw for Front of Pillow. Sew 4 Squares together for Back of Pillow.

edgingWith A and double-pointed needles, cast on 4 sts. Joining row: Holding Front and Back pieces together with Wrong Sides facing, *insert tip of double-pointed needle through one corner edge stitch of both pieces, pull a loop up and place it on the needle without knitting it, push all sts to the other end of needle, k3, k2tog (one st from needle and one that was picked up at the edge of the pillow cover); repeat from * until three sides are joined. Place the pillow insert into the pillow cover. Repeat Joining Row along remaining side.Bind off all sts, leaving a 6” tail. Sew the beginning and end of I-cord together. Weave in ends.

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Designed by Joyce Nordstrom

Virginia Reel

If you’re looking for a little drama and a one-of-a-kind piece, this is the throw you’ll want to crochet.

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Virginia reel throw instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 49” x 65”.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 5 skeins each A, 3 skeins B.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 334 Buff A. RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 6012 Black B.

Crochet hook: 6 mm (US J/10)

extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: Block = 7¾”.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

note: Blocks are worked from one corner out to opposite corner, working back and forth in rows.

Special Abbreviations Puff Stitch: Keeping last sts on hook, [yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops] 3 times in same space; yo and pull through all loops on hook.V-St: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or space.Popcorn Stitch: (Work 4 dc in same st or space), drop loop from hook, insert hook into first dc and pick up loop, draw tightly to form popcorn, ch 1 to close.tr V-St: (Tr, ch 1, tr) in same st or space.

Block (make 48)With A, ch 3; slip st in first ch to form a ring. row 1 (right Side): Ch 3, 4 dc in ring – 4 dc. row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, (dc, ch 1) in next 3 dc, dc in last dc – 5 dc and 4 ch-1 space. row 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, (Puff st in next ch-1 space, ch 1) 4 times, dc in top of beginning ch – 4 Puff sts. Fasten off A.row 4: With Right Side facing, join B in top of beginning ch 3, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), (3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1) 5 times, ch 1, dc top of beginning ch.row 5: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, (V-st in next ch-1 space, ch 1) 6 times, dc in top of beginning ch – 6 V-sts.row 6: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, (Puff St in

ch-1 space of next V-st, ch 1) 3 times, Puff st in ch-1 space between V-sts, ch 1, (Puff St in next V-st, ch 1) 3 times, dc in top of beginning ch – 7 Puff St.row 7: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), turn, (2 hdc in ch-1 space, hdc in top of puff st) 7 times, 2 hdc in last ch-1 space, hdc in top of beginning ch – 25 hdc. Fasten off B.row 8: With Wrong Side facing, join A in first st, ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 1 st, (V-st in next hdc, skip 2 sts) 2 times, (V-st in next hdc, skip 1 st) 2 times, (V-st in next hdc, skip 2 sts) 2 times, V-st in next hdc, skip 1 st, dc in top of beginning ch – 9 V-sts.row 9: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, dc in first dc; (Popcorn in ch-1 space of next V-st, 2 dc between V-st) 8 times, Popcorn in last V-st, dc in last dc, in top of beginning ch – 9 Popcorns. row 10: Ch 3, turn, skip 1 st, (V-st in next st, skip 2 sts) 3 times, V-st in next st, skip 1 st, Tr V-st in next st, skip 1 st, (Tr V-st, ch 2, Tr V-st) in next st, skip 1 st, Tr V-st in next st, skip 1 st, (V-st in next st, skip 2 sts) 3 times, V-st in next st, dc in top of beginning ch. row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in 8 sts or spaces, hdc in 4 sts or spaces, dc in 4 sts or spaces, Tr in 3 sts, (4 Tr in ch-2 space), Tr in 3 sts, dc in 4 sts, hdc in 4 sts, sc in 8 sts. Fasten off.

FinishingFollowing Assembly Diagram (inside back cover), arrange and sew blocks together with 8 rows of 6 blocks each.

Borderround 1: Join A in any corner, work (sc, ch 1, skip 1 st or space) evenly around, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner, join with slip st to first sc. Do not turn.round 2: Slip st to next ch-1 space, ch 2, hdc in same space, (2 hdc in next ch-1 space) around, working 4 hdc in each corner ch-2 space, join with slip st to first hdc.round 3: Ch 1, sc between 2-hdc groups, (ch 1, skip 2 hdc, sc between next 2 groups) around, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner space, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off A.round 4: Join B in any st and repeat Round 2. Fasten off B.round 5: Join A in any st and repeat Round 3. round 6: Repeat Round 2. Fasten off A.row 7: Join B in any st and repeat Round 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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throw

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Start at the center and keep going round and round. This is an easy pattern that is sure to impress!

Designed by Joyce Nordstrom

materials: Medium weight yarn: 5 skeins in color of your choice.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 6341 Millenium.

Crochet hook: 5.50 mm (US I/9).

extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 14 sts = 4”; 6 rounds = 4”.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

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All Around throw instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 56” in diameter.

note: Throw is worked in rounds. Do not turn after each round. Special Abbreviations Beginning Shell: Ch 3 (counts as dc), [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same st or space.Shell: [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in indicated space or st.

Starting at center, ch 5; slip st in first ch to form a ring. round 1: Ch 1, 10 sc in ring; slip st in first sc to join – 10 sc.round 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 space), [dc in next sc, ch 2] 9 times; slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join– 10 ch-2 spaces.round 3: Ch 1, sc in same ch as join, [2 sc in next ch-2 space, sc in next dc] 9 times, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; slip st in first sc to join – 30 sc.round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sc as join [ch 3, skip next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc] 9 times, ch 3; slip st in 3rd ch to join – 30 dc.round 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, [3 dc in next ch-3 space, dc in next 3 dc] 9 times, 3 dc in next ch-3 space; slip st in 3rd ch to join – 60 dc.round 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same space for beginning shell, [ch 3, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, shell in next dc] 9 times, ch 3, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc; slip st in 3rd ch to join – 10 shells and 10 dc.round 7: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell in same space, *ch 3, skip ch-3 space, dc in dc, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, shell in shell; repeat from * around, ending ch 3, skip ch-3 space, dc in dc, ch 3; slip st in 3rd ch to join.round 8: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell in same space, *ch 3, skip ch-3 space, 2 dc in dc, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, shell in shell; repeat from * around, ending ch 3, skip ch-3 space, 2 dc in dc, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, slip st in 3rd ch to join – 10 2-dc groups and 10 shells.round 9: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell in same space, *ch 3, skip ch-3 space, 3 dc between 2-dc group, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, shell in shell; repeat from * around, ending

ch 3, skip ch-3 space, 3 dc between 2-dc group, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, slip st in 3rd ch to join.round 10: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell in same space, *ch 3, skip ch-3 space, (2 dc in dc, dc in dc, 2 dc in dc – 5 dc form beginning of wedge), ch 3, skip ch-3 space, shell in shell; repeat from * around, ending ch 3, skip ch-3 space, (2 dc in dc, dc in dc, 2 dc in dc – 5 dc form beginning of wedge), ch 3, skip ch-3 space, slip st in 3rd ch to join.round 11: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell in same space, *ch 3, skip ch-3 space, (2 dc in dc, dc to last dc of wedge, 2 dc in dc), ch 3, skip ch-3 space, shell in shell; repeat from * around, ending ch 3, skip ch-3 space, (2 dc in dc, dc to last dc of wedge, 2 dc in dc), ch 3, skip ch-3 space, slip st in 3rd ch to join.Repeat Round 11, working 2 dc more in each wedge every round until piece measures 16” from center.Repeat Round 11, working ch 2 instead of ch 3 between wedges and shells until piece measures 24” from center or 48” in diameter, and number of sts in each wedge is divisible by 5. Borderround 1: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell; work beginning shell in same space, *ch 2, skip ch-2 space and first 2 dc of wedge, (shell in next dc, ch 2, skip 4 dc) across wedge sts to last 3 dc, shell in next dc, skip 2 dc and ch-2 space, ch 2, shell in next shell; repeat from * around, ending ch 2, skip ch-2 space and first 2 dc of wedge, (shell in next dc, ch 2, skip 4 dc) across wedge sts to last 3 dc, shell in next dc, skip 2 dc and ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in 3rd ch to join. round 2: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell in same space, (ch 2, skip ch-2 space, shell in next shell) around, slip st in 3rd ch to join. round 3: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, *(ch 2, shell in next shell) across wedge sts, ch 2, (shell, ch 2, 2 dc) in next shell; repeat from * around, ending *(ch 2, shell in next shell) across wedge sts, ch 2, slip st in 3rd ch to join.round 4: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell, work beginning shell in same space, *(ch 2, shell in next ch-2 space) around, ending ch 2, slip st in 3rd ch to join.round 5: Slip st to ch-2 space of beginning shell; *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 space of shell, ch 2, slip st in ch-2 space between shells, ch 2; repeat from * around; slip st in first sc to join. Fasten off.FinishingWeave in ends.

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6Striped & Four -Square

For a fresh, colorful approach, choose this easy to crochet throw with matching pillow.

Designed by Sharon Mann

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Striped throw & Four-Square Pillow instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 45” by 50”. Pillow measures 14” square.

materials:

Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins A, 1 skein each B, C and D. 1 skein each color for pillow.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 256 Carrot B, 883 Spa Blue C, 672 Spring Green D. RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 6350 Horizon A.

Crochet hook: 6.5mm (US K/10.5) for throw; 5.5mm (US I/9) for pillow.

extras: Yarn needle.14” square pillow form

Gauge: 13 sts = 41/2”; 13 rows = 4” with larger hook for Throw. 13 sts = 4”; 11 rows = 4” with smaller hook for Pillow.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

throw With B and larger hook, ch 133.row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch across – 131 dc.row 2: With B, ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from *across, sc in last st.rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2.Change to C and repeat Row 2 for 3 rows.Change to D and repeat Row 2 for 3 rows.Change to A and repeat Row 2 for 6 rows.Repeat Rows 2-16 until Throw measures 48”. Fasten off.

FinishingWith A, join in top right corner, ch 2, dc in same space, *dc evenly along edge, 3 dc in corner

st; repeat from * 2 more times, dc evenly along remaining side, 2 dc in first space, slip st to top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off.Weave in ends.

PillowSquare (Make 8)With B and smaller hook, ch 14.row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across.row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across.Repeat Row 2 until a total of 13 rows have been worked.row 14 (wrong Side): Change to C, ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (dc in next st, sc in next st) across 12 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st for corner, turn to work along left side, sc in first st, (dc in next st, sc in next st) across 12 sts. row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st and each sc to ch-2 space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in each st across.row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (dc in next st, sc in next st) across to last st before ch-2 space, dc in last st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, dc in next st, (sc in next st, dc in next st) across to last st, sc in last st.Change color to D.rows 17-18: Repeat Rows 15 and 16, adding new sts into stitch pattern.row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to ch-2 space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in each st to end.Change to A.row 20-22: With A, repeat Rows 16-18. Fasten off.

FinishingArrange 4 squares so there is a B square in each corner. Sew 4 squares together. Repeat with the remaining 4 squares. Sew squares together along 3 sides. Insert pillow and sew remaining side closed.Weave in ends.

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throw & PiLLow

Soothing Stripes

Take along a panel to crochet during snips of leisure time and you’ll soon have this comfy throw.

Designed by Kathleen Stuart

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Soothing Stripes throw & Pillow instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 47” by 60”. Pillow measures 18” square.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 5 skeins A, 1 skein each B and C, 2 skeins D. 2 skeins A, 1 skein each B, C and D for Pillow.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 661 Frosty Green A, 406 Medium Thyme D, 374 Country Rose C. RED HEART® “Fi-esta®”: 6334 Buff B.

Crochet hook: 6 mm (US J/10).

extras: Yarn needle.18” square pillow form

Gauge: 17 sts = 4”; 14 rows = 4”.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

throw Striped Panels (make 3)With A, ch 44.row 1 (right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across – 43 sc.row 2: Ch 1, turn, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, sc in last st. row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in ch-1 space, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last st, sc in last st. Change to B. row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last st. Change to A. rows 5-177: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, working in the following color sequence: *2 rows with A, 1 row with C, 1 row with D, 2 rows with C, 1 row with D, 1 row with C, 2 rows with A, 1 row with B, 4 rows with A, 1 row with D; repeat from * 9 times more, then work 2 rows with A, 1 row with C, 1 row with D, 2 rows with C, 1 row with D, 1 row with C, 2 rows with A, 1 row with B, 2 rows with A. row 178: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last st.

Borderround 179: Ch 1, turn, *sc in first st, (sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner st, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) along beginning edge, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, 2 sc in same space as first st, slip st to first sc to join. Change to C.round 180: Sc in first st (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) around, working 1 sc in each of the 3 sc at each corner, slip st to first st. Fasten off.

Plain Panels (make 2)With A, ch 180.row 1 (right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ch across – 179 sc.row 2: Ch 1, turn, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, sc in last st. row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in ch-1 space, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last st sc in last st.row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last st. rows 5-40: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.

Borderround 41: Ch 1, turn, *sc in first st, (sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner st, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) along beginning edge, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, 2 sc in same space as first st, slip st to first sc to join. Change to D.

Join Striped and Plain PanelsJoining round: With wrong sides together and lining up edges of Striped Panels on either side of one Plain Panel, sc in first st of Round 41 of Plain Panel, slip st in first ch-1 space from the corner of a first Striped Panel, *(skip next st on Plain Panel, sc in next ch-1 space on Plain Panel, slip st in next ch-1 space of Striped Panel) across Panels to join, sc in each of the first 2 sc at corner, slip st in middle sc of the Striped Panel corner, sc in last corner st of Plain Panel, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across short edge of Plain Panel**, sc in each of the first 2 sc at corner of Plain Panel with second Striped Panel, slip st in

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middle sc of second Striped Panel,sc in last corner st of Plain Panel, repeat from * to **, slip st in first sc of round. Fasten off.Repeat to join second Plain Panel with second and third Striped Panel.

Afghan Borderround 1: With D, join yarn with sc in middle sc of any corner, ch 1, sc in same st, (skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner sts, slip st in first sc of round. round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as slip st, (tr in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as slip st, (ch 1, skip next tr, sc in next sc) around, ch 1, skip next st, slip st in first sc.Fasten off.

FinishingWeave in ends.

Pillow Pillow Back and FlapWith A, ch 96.row 1 (right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across – 95 sc.row 2: Ch 1, turn, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, sc in last st. row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in ch-1 space, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last st, sc in last st. Change to B.row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last st. Change to A. rows 5-65: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, working in the following color sequence: *2 rows with A, 1 row with C, 1 row with D, 2 rows with C, 1 row with D, 1 row with C, 2 rows with A, 1 row with B, 4 rows with A, 1 row with D; repeat from * 2 times more, then work 2 rows with A, 1 row with C, 1 row with D, 2 rows with C, 1 row with D, 1 row with C, 2 rows with A, 1 row with B, 2 rows with A. row 66: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last 2 sts, skip next st, sc in last st.

Borderround 67: Ch 1, turn, *sc in first st, (sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner st, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) along beginning edge, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, 2 sc in same space as first st, slip st to first sc to join. Fasten off.

Flaprow 68: With D, join yarn with sc in last sc of Round 67, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in middle sc of corner 3 sc. row 69: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (tr in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc) across.row 70: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 1, skip next tr, sc in next sc) across to last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last st.

Pillow FrontWith A, ch 72.row 1 (right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across – 71 sc.row 2: Ch 1, turn, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, sc in last st. row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in ch-1 space, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last st, sc in last st.row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space) across to last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last st. rows 5-66: Repeat rows 3 and 4.

Borderround 67: Ch 1, turn, *sc in first st, (sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next st) across to last st, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, work 3 sc in corner st, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) along beginning edge, work 3 sc in corner st, turn to work along side edge and (sc, ch 1, skip next st) evenly spaced along edge, 2 sc in same space as first st, slip st to first sc to join. Fasten off.

FinishingWith wrong sides of pillow Front and Back together, folding extra Flap Border on top of front. Pin in place. With Flap and Front facing you, join A in left hand corner, sc through all thicknesses in each st around three sides. Fasten off.Weave in ends. Insert pillow form and fold Flap over opening.

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Fabulous Floral

Designed by Marianne Forrestal

Little gals enjoy girlie shades of pink and orchid, but you can change the color scheme to please someone of any age.

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Skill Level:

Throw measures 45” by 54”.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins each A and B, 3 skeins C.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 774 Light Raspberry A, 530 Orchid B, 311 White C.

Crochet hook: 5.5 mm (US I/9).

extras: Yarn needle

Gauge: Rounds 1- 4 of Square = 4½”. Finished Square = 8”.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

note: Squares are joined in order to preceding Squares on last round. Finished Afghan is 5 squares across and 6 squares long.

Special Abbreviations Dc through back loop: Yo, insert hook in back loop of second dc from left on row 2 of petal, complete the dc in ch-3 space (this keeps petal from sticking up on completed square).

Color Sequence of Squares(Make 15 squares each for 30 squares total)Color Sequence 1: Work Flower with A, Round 2 with C, Round 3 with B, Round 4 with A, Rounds 5 and 6 with C.Color Sequence 2: Flower with B, Round 2 with C, Round 3 with A, Round 4 with B, Rounds 5 and 6 with C.Alternate Color Sequence 1 and 2 when joining new squares.

Square 1Using A, ch 5; slip st in first ch to form a ring.Flower: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc in ring, ch 3) for first row of petal, turn, (dc in same st as ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 3) for second row of petal, turn – first petal made, ([3 dc in ring, ch 3] for first row of petal, turn, [dc in same st as ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc

in next st, ch 3] for second row of petal, turn) 7 times, join with slip st to first dc of first row of first petal. Fasten off.round 2: Join C with slip st to any ch-3 space on Flower, ch 3, dc in same ch-3 space, dc through back loop, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-3 space – corner made, *(2 dc, dc through back loop) in next ch-3 space, (2 dc, dc through back loop, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space; repeat from * twice more, (2 dc, dc through back loop) in next ch-3 space, join with slip st to beginning ch 3. Fasten off.round 3: Join B with slip st in any ch-2 corner space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, *(dc in space between each dc) 8 times, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch 2 corner space; repeat from * twice more, (dc in space between each dc) 8 times, join with slip st to beginning ch 3. Fasten off.round 4: Join A with slip st in any ch-2 corner space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, *(dc in space between each dc) 11 times, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 corner space; repeat from * twice more, (dc in space between each dc) 11 times, join with slip st to beginning ch 3. Fasten off.round 5: Join C with slip st in any ch-2 corner space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, *(dc in space between each dc) 14 times, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 corner space; repeat from * twice more, (dc in space between each dc) 14 times, join with slip st to beginning ch 3. round 6: Slip st in next sc and ch-2 corner space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same ch-2 space, *(ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, (ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 corner; repeat from * twice more, (ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, ch 3, join with slip st to beginning ch 3. Fasten off.

Square 2Side JoinJoin first 5 squares into first row.Using Color Sequence 2, work same as Square 1 through Round 5.round 6: Slip st in next sc and ch-2 corner space, ch 1, sc, in same ch-2 space, ch 1, holding Square 1 behind Square 2 with wrong sides facing, slip st in ch-2 corner space on Square 1, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 corner space as first sc on Square 2, (ch 1, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 1, ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 2 and sc in space before next dc) 8 times, ch 1, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 1,

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ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 2 and sc in ch-2 corner space, ch 1, slip st in ch-2 corner space on Square 1, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 corner space on Square 2 – Join completed, work on Square 2 only to complete square, *(ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, (ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 corner space; repeat from * once more, (ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, ch 3, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Squares 3, 4 and 5Alternating Color Sequence 1 and 2, work 3 more squares, joining each new square on Round 6 as for Square 2 – First Row of 5 squares.

Square 6Top JoinJoin first square of second row to first square of first row.Using Color Sequence 2, work same as Square 2 through Round 5.round 6: Slip st in next sc and ch-2 corner space, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 space, ch 1, holding Square 1 behind Square 6 with wrong sides facing, slip st in ch-2 corner space on Square 1, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 corner space as first sc on Square 6, (ch 1, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 1, ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 6 and sc in space before next dc) 8 times, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 1, ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 6 and sc in ch-2 corner space, ch 1, slip st in ch-2 corner space on Square 1, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 corner space on Square 6 – Join completed, work on Square 6 only to complete square, *(ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, (ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 corner space; repeat from * once more, (ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, ch 3, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Square 7Top and Side JoinJoin next four squares of second row to first row.Using Color Sequence 1, work same as Square 1 through Round 5.round 6: Slip st in next sc and ch-2 corner space, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 space, ch 1, holding Square 6 behind Square 7 with wrong sides facing, slip st in ch-2 corner space on Square 6, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 corner space as first sc on Square 7, (ch 1, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 6, ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 7 and sc in space before next dc) 8

times, ch 1, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 6, ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 7 and sc in ch-2 corner space, ch 1, insert hook through ch-2 corner spaces of both Square 6 and Square 2 and pull through loop on hook (slip st made), ch 1, sc in same ch-2 corner space on Square 7, (ch 1, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 2, ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 7 and sc in space before next dc) 8 times, ch 1, slip st in next ch-3 space on Square 2, ch 1, skip 2 dc on Square 7 and sc in ch-2 corner space, ch 1, slip st in ch-2 corner space on Square 2, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 corner space on Square 7 – Join completed, work on Square 7 only to complete square, (ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, (ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 corner space, (ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in space before next dc) 8 times, ch 3, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Squares 8-10Alternating Color Sequence 1 and 2, work 3 more squares, joining each new square on Round 6 as for Square 7 – Second Row of 5 squares.

Squares 11-30Alternating Color Sequence 1 and 2, work squares, joining each new square on Round 6 as for Square 6 or 7 until 6 rows of 5 squares each have been joined.

Borderround 1: Join C with slip st to any ch-3 corner space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same space, *(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) to next ch-3 corner space, (ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in corner space; repeat from * twice more, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) to beginning of round, join with slip st to first sc.rounds 2-3: Slip st in corner ch-3 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same space, *(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) to next ch-3 corner space, (ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in corner space; repeat from * twice more, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) to beginning of round, join with slip st to first sc.Fasten off.

FinishingWeave in ends.

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Lacy Ripple

Designed by Marianne Forrestal

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Add pattern power to a room with clear colorful shades of easy-care yarn.

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Lacy ripple throw instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 48” by 60”.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 2 skeins each A, B, C, and D.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 320 Cornmeal A, 358 Lavender B, 530 Orchid C and 334 Buff D.

Crochet hook: 6.5 mm (US K/10.5).

extras: Yarn needle

Gauge: 23 sts = 6”; 8 rows = 4” in ripple pattern.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

Color Sequence: Working in ripple pattern, work 3 rows with A, 1 row with B, 3 rows with C, 1 row with B, 3 rows with D, 1 row with B. Repeat these 12 rows 9 times then work 3 rows with A.

Special Abbreviations V-St: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or space.

With A, ch 183.row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 9 chs, (3 sc in next ch, sc in next 10 chs, skip next 2 chs, sc in next 10 chs) 7 times, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 10 chs.row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, skip next sc, sc in next 9 sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc) 7 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, skip next sc, sc in last sc. row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, skip next sc, sc in next 9 sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc) 7 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, skip next sc, sc in last sc.Fasten off.row 4: Turn, join B with slip st in first sc, ch 2, dc in next sc, *(skip next 2 sc, V-st in next sc) twice,

skip next 2 sc, (dc, ch 1) in next sc, (V-st, ch 1) in next sc, dc in next sc, (skip next 2 sc, V-st in next sc) twice, ch 1, (skip next 2 sc, yo and insert hook in next sc, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook – dc dec made), ch 1; repeat from * 6 times more, (skip next 2 sc, V-st in next sc) twice, skip next 2 sc, (dc, ch 1) in next sc, (V-st, ch 1) in next sc, dc in next sc, (skip next 2 sc, V-st in next sc) twice, skip next 2 sc, (yo and insert hook in next sc, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Fasten off.row 5: Turn, join C with slip st in first sc, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in dc, (3 sc in next ch-1 space), sc in dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in dc, sc in ch-1 space, skip dc dec, sc in ch-1 space, sc in dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in dc) 7 times, 3 sc in next ch-1 space, sc in dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space, sc in 2 dc.rows 6 -111: Following Color Sequence, repeat Rows 2-5 for 26 times more, then work Rows 2 and 3 once.

BorderWith Right Side facing, join B with slip st to first sc of Row 111. round 1: Ch 1, work as for Row 2 except work 3 sc in last sc instead of 1 sc. Working in ends of rows, work 1 sc in edge of each sc row and 2 sc in edge of each dc row across. Working in opposite side of beginning ch, work 3 sc in first ch, sc in next 9 chs, skip next ch-2 space, (sc in next 10 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 10 chs, skip next ch-2 space) 7 times, sc in next 9 chs, 3 sc in next ch. Working in ends of rows, work 1 sc in edge of each sc row and 2 sc in edge of each dc row across, ending with 2 more sc in same st as first sc of round, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

FinishingWeave in ends.

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C asual C hic

Designed by Lisa Carnahan

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Knit this throw for yourself to use in a study or den or for your favorite college student.

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Casual Chic throw instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 45” by 50”.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 3 skeins A, 1 skein each B and C.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 6382 Coun-try Blue A. RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 656 Real Teal B, 332 Ranch Red C.

Knitting needles: 5mm (US 8) and 5.5mm (US 9) circular needle, 29” long.

extras: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 14.5 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” with larger needles.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

note: Throw is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches.

With smaller needle and A, cast on 163 sts.Knit 5 rows.Change to larger needle.

row 1 (right Side): With B, knit.

row 2: K5, *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.

rows 3, 5, 9 and 11: With A, knit.

rows 4, 6, 10 and 12: K4, purl to last 4 sts, k4.

row 7: With C, knit.

row 8: K5, *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.

Repeat Rows 1-12 until piece measures 49” from beginning, end with Row 2 or 8 of pattern.Change to smaller needle.With A, knit 6 rows.Bind off all sts.

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Cable & Squares

Designed by Grace Alexander

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Here’s an easy knit cable and square pattern with classic style in easy-care yarn that you can machine wash and dry.

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Cables & Squares throw instructions

Skill Level:

Throw measures 52” by 53”.

materials: Medium weight yarn: 9 skeins in color of your choice.

Project shown is stitched with RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 6250 Cornmeal.

Knitting needles: 9mm (US 13) circular needle, 29” long.

extras: Cable needle.Yarn needle

Gauge: 25 sts = 8”; 27 rows = 8” in pattern holding 2 strands of yarn together.CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

note: Throw is worked back and forth in rows holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches.

Special Abbreviations C2B: Slip 1 st onto cable needle and hold in back, k1, k1 from cable needle. rtw: Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work, k1, k3 from cable needle.Ltw: Slip next st onto cable needle and hold in front of work, k3, k1 from cable needle.

Cast on 163 sts.

row 1 (right Side): P1, *(C2B, p1) 3 times, k8, p1, (C2B, p1) 3 times; repeat from * 5 times more.

row 2 and all wrong Side rows: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they appear.

rows 3, 5 and 7: Repeat Row 1.

row 9: P1, (C2B, p1), 3 times, RTW, LTW, p1, (C2B, p1) 3 times.

rows 11, 13, 15 and 17: Repeat Row 1.

row 19: P1, *k8, p1, (C2B, p1) 3 times, k8, p1; repeat from * 5 times more.

rows 21, 23 and 25: Repeat Row 19.

row 27: P1, * RTW, LTW, p1, (C2B, p1) 3 times, RTW, LTW, p1; repeat from * 5 times more.

rows 29, 31, 33 and 35: Repeat Row 19.

row 36: Repeat Row 2.Repeat Rows 1-36 for pattern 4 more times. Bind off.

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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.

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.

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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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Slip knotA 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.

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

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 loop, 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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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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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?

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chaindc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . double crochethdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .half double crochetK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . knitK2tog . . . . . . . . . . . . knit 2 together (dec)lp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . loop(s)mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . millimetersP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . purlpat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . patternrem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remainingrep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . repeatrnd(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rounds

rS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .right sidesc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single crochetsk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . skipsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slipsl st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slip stitchsp(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .space(s)st(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stitch(es)St st . . . . . . . .stockinette stitch (Knit right side rows, Purl wrong side rows)tog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . togethertr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . treble crochetwS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wrong sideyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yarn over

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

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Reference

ASSemBLY DiAGrAmS

J27.0005-3K Scrambled Quilt Blocks Lap Throw with Matching Pillow

Assembly DiagramJ27.0005-4C Viginia Reel Throw

Assembly Diagram

Virginia reel, page 11Scrambled Blocks, page 9

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