'Tis the Season Christmas Crochet
Author: Annie's
Date: 2019-06-22T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Decorate your home this Christmas with 23 festive designs. Ornaments, garlands, afghans, pillows, angels, snowmen, gift-card holders and more are included in this book. Designs are made using mostly worsted-weight yarn, plus size 10 crochet cotton and bulky-weight yarn.

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Table of Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions

Templates

I’ll Be Gnome for Christmas

Jingle Bell Garland

Countdown to Christmas

Penguin Gift-Card Holder

Santa’s Got a Secret

Snow Folk

Winter Woods Angel

Evergreen Trees

Snowflake Gift Bag

Winter Fun Blanket

Happy Snowman

Christmas Tree Pillow

Beaded Treetop Angel

Santa Pillow

Sparkling Ornament Afghan

Christmas Mice

Bright Stripes Ornaments

Merry Chris Moose Ornament

Jolly Snowman

Jingling Bells Ornament

Towel Topper

Holiday Wreath

Gingerbread Kids

Stitch Guide

Metric Conversion Charts

I’ll Be Gnome for Christmas

Designs by Debra Arch

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

2 inches wide × 5¼–8 inches tall, depending on shape of Hats

Materials

•  Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn:

40 yds red

25 yds each green and blue

15 yds white

•  Red Heart Buttercup bulky (chunky) weight polyester/nylon yarn (1¾ oz/63 yds/50g per ball):

15 yds #4270 white

•  Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

•  Hot-glue gun

•  15mm gold jingle bell

•  1½ × 2⅛-inch wooden spool #9146-58 by Darice: 3

•  1½-inch ball knob #9104-07 by Darice: 3

•  10mm round wooden bead #9119-45 by Darice: 3

•  White chenille stem #10427-10 by Darice: 3

Gauge

7 sc = 2 inches; 3 sc rnds = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Elf

Body

Rnd 1 (RS): Beg at bottom of Body, with green, ch 16, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form a ring, ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in each ch around, join in beg ch-2. (16 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, join in beg ch-2.

Rnds 3–5: Rep rnd 2. At the end of rnd 5, fasten off.

Top Trim

Rnd 6: Join red in first hdc of rnd 5, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (16 hdc)

Rnd 7: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide) of sts, ch 2, hdc in each st around, join in beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Bottom Trim

Rnd 1: Working in opposite side of foundation ch of rnd 1 of Body, join red, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 hdc)

Rnd 2: Working in back lp of sts, ch 2, hdc in each st around, join in beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Hat

Rnd 1: Beg at bottom of Hat, with green, ch 16, join in first ch to form a ring, ch 2, hdc in each ch around, join in beg ch-2. (16 hdc)

Rnds 2–13: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sk beg ch-2 and join in next hdc to create a dec. At the end of rnd 13, leaving an 8-inch length, fasten off. (4 hdc)

Hat Trim

Rnd 1: Working in opposite side of foundation ch of rnd 1 of Hat, join red, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 hdc)

Rnd 2: Working in back lp of sts, ch 2, hdc in each st around, join in beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Assembly

Bend chenille stem in half, insert hot glue in hole of ball knob and insert ends of chenille stem in ball knob to secure.

Fold each Top and Bottom Trims rnd 7 and rnd 2 to RS of Body piece and pull over spool with bottom even with spool and top edge of Top Trim pulled over top of spool. Glue Body to spool where desired. For head, with chenille stem at top of ball knob, glue bottom of ball knob to top of spool.

Using photo as a guide, fold Hat Trim rnd 2 to RS of Hat and pull Hat over chenille stem and down over ball knob. Glue in place leaving only a small area exposed for face. For nose, glue wooden bead to center front of face.

Sew jingle bell to tip of Hat. Bend Hat top downward as desired.

For hanging lp, cut 8-inch length of green and attach to back of Hat.

Santa

Body

Rnds 1–5: With red, rep rnds 1–5 of Elf. (16 hdc)

Top Trim

Rnd 1: Join white bulky in first hdc of rnd 5, ch 3, dc in each st around, join in beg ch 3. Fasten off. (16 hdc)

Bottom Trim

Rnd 1: Working in opposite side of foundation ch of rnd 1 of Body, join white bulky, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (16 hdc)

Santa Hat

Rnds 1–12: With red, rep rnds 1–12 of Elf Hat.

Rnd 13: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, join in beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Hat Trim

Rnd 1: Working in opposite side of foundation ch of rnd 1 of Hat, join white bulky, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 hdc)

Assembly

Bend chenille stem in half, insert hot glue in hole of ball knob and insert ends of chenille stem in ball knob to secure.

Pull Body over spool, with bottom even with spool and top edge of Top Trim pulled over top of spool. Glue Body to spool where desired. For head, with chenille stem at top of ball knob, glue bottom of ball knob to top of spool.

Using photo as a guide, pull Hat over chenille stem and down over ball knob; Glue in place leaving only a small area exposed for face. For nose, glue wooden bead to center front of face.

Wrap 1 strand of white bulky 10 times around 2 fingers, remove from fingers and tie in center with 12-inch strand of white. Use scissors to trim ends of pompom as desired. Using tapestry needle and tie ends, sew pompom to Hat tip. Bend Hat top as desired.

Winter Gnome

Body

Rnds 1–5: Rep rnds 1–5 of Elf Body, to create stripes, work rnds 1, 3 and 5 with white and rnds 2 and 4 with blue. (16 hdc)

Top Trim

Rnds 6 & 7: With blue, rep rnds 6 and 7 of Elf Top Trim.

Bottom Trim

Rnd 1: Working in opposite side of foundation ch of rnd 1 of Body, join blue, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 hdc)

Rnd 2: Working in back lps of sts, ch 2, hdc in each st around, join in beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Hat

Rnd 1: Beg at bottom of Hat, with blue, ch 16, join in first ch to form a ring, ch 2, hdc in each ch around, join in beg ch-2. (16 hdc)

Rnds 2–13: Rep rnds 2–13 of Elf Hat. (4 hdc)

Hat Trim

Rnd 1: Working in opposite side of foundation ch of rnd 1 of Hat, join white, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 hdc)

Rnd 2: Working in back lps of sts, ch 2, hdc in each st around, join in beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Assembly

Bend chenille stem in half, insert hot glue in hole of ball knob and insert ends of chenille stem in ball knob to secure.

Fold each Top and Bottom Trims rnd 7 and rnd 2 to RS of Body piece and pull over spool, with bottom even with spool and top edge of Top Trim pulled over top of spool. Glue Body to spool where desired. For head, with chenille stem at top of ball knob, glue bottom of ball knob to top of spool.

Using photo as a guide, fold Hat Trim rnd 2 to RS of Hat and pull Hat over chenille stem and down over ball knob. Glue in place leaving only a small area exposed for face. For nose, glue wooden bead to center front of face.

Wrap 1 strand of white 20 times around 2 fingers, remove from fingers and tie in center with 12-inch strand of white. Use scissors to trim ends of pompom as desired. Using tapestry needle and tie ends, sew pompom to Hat tip. Bend Hat top as desired.

For hanging lp, cut 8-inch length of blue and attach to back of Hat.

Jingle Bell Garland

Design by Katherine Eng

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

1 inch wide × 62 inches long, plus 5½-inch tails

Materials

•  Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

1 skein #376 burgundy

•  1 spool twisted jute twine: approximately 75 yds

•  Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook for attaching bells (or any small steel hook)

•  Tapestry needle

•  18mm rusty jingle bells #109108 from Factory Direct Craft: 26

Gauge

2 sc and 2 ch-2 sps = 2½ inches; 2 rows = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Garland

Row 1 (RS): With jute and leaving 6-inch tail, ch 161, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 2, sk next 2 chs, sc in next ch, rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. (54 sc, 53 ch-2 sps)

Row 2 (RS): With RS facing, join burgundy by drawing up lp in first st, ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, *ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, drop lp from hook, using steel hook, pull lp through bell hole, rep from * across, ending with ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in last sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Using overhand knot, tie tails tog at end of row 2.

Cut a 12-inch length of jute. Loop through last sc at opposite end of sc and tie in an overhand knot with burgundy tail. Trim tails to 5½ inches.

Countdown to Christmas

Design by Lynn Wasylkevych

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

Chain Swag: ⅝-inch wide × 77 inches long

Package: 3½ inches wide × 4 inches long, including Bow

Materials

•  Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn:

235 yds each red, mustard, teal and dark green

•  Sizes H/8/5mm and M/N-13/9mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

•  Stitch marker

Gauge

Size H hook: 8 sc = 2 inches; 8 sc rows = 2 inches

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Package and Bow colors in order of placement on Braid:

1. Package teal, Bow mustard.

2. Package red, Bow teal.

3. Package mustard, Bow dark green.

4. Package dark green, Bow red.

5. Package teal, Bow mustard.

6. Package red, Bow dark green.

7. Package mustard, Bow teal.

8. Package dark green, Bow mustard.

9. Package teal, Bow red.

10. Package red, Bow dark green.

11. Package mustard, Bow red.

12. Package dark green, Bow teal.

Tree Ornament colors:

1. Package red, Bow mustard.

2. Package teal, Bow red.

3. Package mustard, Bow teal.

Special Stitch

Bow puff: Ch 3, [yo, insert hook in same st as joining, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook, ch 3, sl st in same st as joining.

Package

Make 2 each Package color (see Pattern Notes).

Row 1 (WS): With size H hook, ch 13, working in back bar of ch (see illustration), sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (12 sc)

Back Bar of Chain

Rows 2–11: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 12 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, leaving a length of yarn, fasten off.

Package Bow

Make 12.

Row 1: Join Bow color to center of row 12 of Package, ch 10, sl st in same st as joining, bow puff (see Special Stitch), ch 10, sl st in same st as joining, [ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 9 chs] twice, work 12 sc in ch-10 sp, sl st behind bow puff, 12 sc over 2nd ch-10 sp, join in base of bow puff. Fasten off.

Ornament Bow

Make 3.

Row 1: Join Bow color to center of row 12 of Package, ch 10, sl st in same st as joining, ch 12, sl st in same st as joining (hanging lp), bow puff in same st as joining, ch 10, sl st in same st as joining, [ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 9 chs] twice, work 12 sc in ch-10 sp, sl st behind bow puff, 12 sc over 2nd ch-10 sp, join in base of bow puff. Fasten off.

Braid

With size N hook, holding 1 strand each color tog, leaving 6-inch length at beg, ch 160, leaving 6-inch length. Fasten off.

Finishing

Holding Package pieces WS tog, with tapestry needle, sew invisible seam (see illustration) on 3 sides of Package leaving top edge with Bow unsewn.

Invisible Seam

Sew Tree Ornaments tog in same manner as Packages. Hang on tree with hanging lp.

First and last Packages are attached 6 inches from beg and end of Braid, sp rem Packages 2 inches apart between Bows. Follow Package and Bow order of placement for position of packages. With matching color, sew 2 sts of top edge of each Bow lp to Braid.

Penguin Gift-Card Holder

Design by Amanda Saladin

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

3 inches wide × 6 inches tall

Materials

•  Bernat Super Value medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/426 yds/197g per skein):

1 skein #7421 black

4 yds each #7391 white and #0615 carrot

•  Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

•  Sewing needle

•  ¼-inch black hook-and-loop tape

•  Black sewing thread

Gauge

4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Penguin

First Body

Row 1: Beg at bottom with black, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (10 sc)

Row 3: Rep row 2. (12 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Rows 5–9: Rep row 4.

Row 10: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. (10 sc)

Row 11: Rep row 10. (8 sc)

Rows 12–15: Rep row 4.

Row 16: Rep row 2. (10 sc)

Rows 17–20: Rep row 4.

Rows 21–23: Rep row 10. At end of last row, fasten off. (4 sc at end of last row)

2nd Body

Rows 1–23: Rep rows 1–23 of First Body.

First Wing

Row 1: With RS of First Body facing, join (see Pattern Notes) black in edge of row 15, ch 1, sc in row 15, sc in end of each of next 3 rows (rows 14, 13 and 12), turn. (4 sc)

Rows 2–11: Ch 1, sc in each of next 4 sc, turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sc] twice, turn. (2 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc. Fasten off. (1 sc)

2nd Wing

Row 1: With RS of First Body facing, join black in edge of row 12, ch 1, sc in row 12, sc in end of each of next 3 rows (rows 13, 14 and 15), turn.

Rows 2–13: Rep rows 2–13 of First Wing.

Rep First and 2nd Wings on 2nd Body.

Front Pocket

Row 1: With black, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (10 sc)

Row 3: Rep row 2. (12 sc)

Rows 4–7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of row 7, fasten off.

Face

Rnd 1: With white, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join in beg sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join in beg sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join in beg sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (16 sc)

Beak

With carrot, ch 3, sc dec in 2nd and 3rd chs. Fasten off.

Sew top edge of Beak to bottom of rnd 1 of Face.

Assembly

Referring to photo for placement, with tapestry needle and black, embroider straight stitch (see illustration) eyes on Face, leaving ¼-inch sp between eyes.

Straight Stitch

Sew Face centered over rows 16–23 of First Body. Joining matching rows, place Front Pocket on top of First Body. Hold 2nd Body at back of First Body. With RS facing, join black at bottom corner and working through all thicknesses across foundation ch, ch 1, work 8 sc across foundation ch, 9 sc across side of Body to Wing, sc dec in 2 sts at Wing base, 10 sc across underside of Wing, 3 sc at tip of Wing, 10 sc across top of Wing, sc dec in next 2 sts at neck, work 18 sc evenly around head, sc dec in 2 sts at neck, sc 10 across top of Wing, 3 sc at tip of Wing, 10 sc across underside of Wing to Wing base, sc dec in next 2 sc, work 9 sc across side of Body, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (94 sc)

First Foot

Row 1: With RS facing, working on 8 sc across joining of bottom, join carrot in first sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, sc in next sc, turn. (2 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. Fasten off. (4 sc)

2nd Foot

Row 1: With RS facing, sk next 4 sc of joining of bottom, join carrot in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, sc in next sc, turn. (2 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. Fasten off. (4 sc)

Finishing

Cross Wings in front of Body to hold gift card. Secure hook-and-loop tape to row 13 of each Wing. With sewing needle and black thread, secure hook-and-loop tape in place.

Santa’s Got a Secret!

Design by Debra Arch

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

4 inches wide × 10½ inches long, excluding Pompom

Materials

•  Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

35 yds #319 cherry red

15 yds #311 white

10 yds #313 Aran

•  Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/100g per skein):

5 yds #246 sea coral

•  Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

•  6mm half-round black cabochons: 2

•  ⅝-inch #1090-04 gold jingle bell by Darice

•  White chenille stem

•  Pink cosmetic blush

•  Cotton swab

•  Craft glue

•  Clips or pins

Gauge

4 sc = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Ornament

Back

Row 1 (RS): With red, ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (2 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn. (4 sc)

Rows 3–7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (14 sc)

Rows 8–15: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (12 sc)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 10, sk next 10 sts, sc in next st, turn. (2 sc, 10 chs)

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each ch, sc in next st, turn. (12 sc)

Row 20: Rep row 16. (10 sc)

Rows 21–24: [Rep rows 16 and 17 alternately] twice. (6 sc)

Row 25: Rep row 17.

Rows 26 & 27: Rep rows 16 and 17. (4 sc)

Row 28: Rep row 17.

Row 29: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in last st, turn. (3 sc)

Rows 30–33: Rep row 17.

Row 34: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in next st, turn. (2 sc)

Rows 35–40: Rep row 17.

Row 41: Ch 1, sc dec in 2 sts. Fasten off. (1 sc)

Front

Rows 1–12: With white, rep rows 1–12 of Back, in last st of last row, change color (see Stitch Guide) to coral, turn. (14 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of each st across, turn.

Rows 14–16: Rep rows 14–16 of Back, in last st of last row, change color to red, turn. (12 sc)

Rows 17–19: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 20–41: Rep rows 20–41 of Back. Fasten off.

Hatband

Row 1 (RS): With Aran, ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (16 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Fasten off.

Nose

Rnd 1: With coral, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in top of beg ch-2. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Sc dec in next 5 sts. Leaving a long tail for sewing, fasten off. (1 sc)

Pompom

Wrap Aran around 3 fingers 25 times, then carefully remove. Slide jingle bell to center of 8-inch length of Aran and tie tightly around center of wraps. Do not cut the ends of this center tie. Cut ends of wraps. Fluff Pompom and trim ends even.

Assembly

Thread tail of Nose to WS through center front above beard and secure.

With cotton swab, lightly apply blush to cheek area on each side of Nose.

Twist ½ inch of each end of chenille stem into a small circle. With WS of Front and Back held tog, clip or pin side edges of Hatband to both layers, having side edges even with ends of rows 13–16 of Front. Insert chenille stem between layers and place additional clips or pins around as desired.

With Front facing and working through all layers, join white in row 12, ch 1, sc evenly sp around in ends of rows and in sts of first and last rows, changing color as needed to match colors of Front, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Glue cabochons to face above Nose where desired.

Thread tails of Pompom through tip of hat from back to front and tie securely.

Insert gift card in slit in Back. Bend tip of hat toward Front to form hanger.

Snow Folk

Design by Jeri Stephens

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

Snow man: 10 inches, excluding hat

Snow woman: 8 inches, excluding hat

Snow child: 6 inches, excluding hat

Materials

•  Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (31/2 oz/109yds/100g per skein):

1 skein #700-20 cloud dancer (for all bodies)

•  Omega Mimosa fine (sport) weight cotton/rayon yarn (3½ oz/240 yds/100g per skein):

1 skein each #65 blue and #25 coffee (for men’s hats & scarves), #32 coral (for woman’s hat & scarf)

•  Sizes D/3/3.25mm and H/8/5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge

•  Assorted beads &/or buttons: 2–3 per snow folk

•  ½ yd twine or jute

•  Orange toothpicks

•  5mm black beads: 6 (for eyes)

•  Glue Gun

•  Small twigs

•  Fiberfill

•  Pellets

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

With H hook and bulky yarn: Rnds 1–4 = 3 inches

With D hook and sport yarn: 5 sts = 1 inch; 5 rows = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Chain-1 at beginning of each rnd is not used or counted as a stitch.

Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise indicated.

Snow Man

Head & Body

Rnd 1: Starting at bottom, with H hook and cloud dancer, ch 4, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 10 sc in ring, join with in first sc. (10 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1 (see Pattern Notes), 2 hdc in each st around, join in first hdc. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] around, join. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] around, join. (40 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st] around, join. (50 hdc)

Rnds 8 & 9: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 3 sts, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, [hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (40 hdc)

Rnds 11 & 12: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 13: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 2 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, [hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (30 hdc)

Rnds 14 & 15: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 16: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, [hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (24 hdc)

Rnds 17–25: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join. Fill first 12 rnds with pellets.

Rnd 26: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (12 hdc)

Rnd 27: Ch 1, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] around, join. (18 hdc)

Rnds 28–32: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join. Stuff with fiberfill.

Rnd 33: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (9 hdc)

Rnd 34: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in first sc. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

Sew opening closed.

Hat

Rnd 1: With D hook and coffee, ch 4, join in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 10 sc in ring, join in first sc. (10 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (20 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (30 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rnds 5–14: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rnd 15: Working in both lps, ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (45 sc)

Rnds 16 & 17: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rnd 18: Working in both lps, ch 1, sl st in each st around, join in first sl st, fasten off.

Scarf

Row 1: With D hook and blue, ch 71, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across to last ch, sc in last ch, turn. (70 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, hdc in each st across to last st, sc in last st. Fasten off.

Fringe

Cut 4 strands 3-inches long, holding all pieces tog, fold in half, insert hook in st at end of scarf, draw fold through, draw loose ends through fold, tighten then trim ends to desired length.

Rep for other end of scarf.

Finishing

For eyes, glue 5mm beads over rnd 31 of Head ⅜ inch apart.

For nose, break off ⅝ inch of end of orange toothpick, insert in rnd 30 centered below eyes. Glue to secure.

For arms, insert end of twigs into rnd 23 on each side of Body; glue to secure.

Sew beads evenly spaced to center front of Body over rnds 19–24.

Wrap twine or jute around Hat twice. Tie in knot to secure, fray ends.

Glue Hat to Head as shown.

Snow Woman

Head & Body

Rnds 1–5: Rep rnds 1–5 of Snow Man. (40 hdc)

Rnds 6 & 7: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 8: Rep rnd 13 of Snow Man. (30 hdc)

Rnds 9–13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Stuff with pellets.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, [hdc in next st, hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (20 hdc)

Rnds 15–19: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 20: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (10 hdc)

Rnd 21: Ch 1, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] around, join. (15 hdc)

Rnds 22–24: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Stuff with fiberfill.

Rnd 25: Ch 1, hdc in first st, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (8 hdc)

Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join, leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

Sew opening closed.

Hat

Rnd 1: With D hook and coral, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 10 sc in ring, join in first sc. (10 sc)

Note: Work the following rnds in back lps (see Stitch Guide) only unless otherwise stated.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (20 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (24 sc)

Rnds 4–8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rnd 9: Working in both lps, ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, [sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts] around, join. (40 sc)

Rnds 10–12: Working in back lps only, ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rnd 13: Working in both lps, ch 1, sl st in each st around, join in first sl st, fasten off.

Scarf

With D and coral, ch 75, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across to last ch, sc in last ch. Fasten of. (74 sts)

Fringe

Cut 2 strands each 7-inches long. Holding both pieces tog, fold in half, insert hook in st at end of Scarf, draw fold through, draw loose ends through fold, tighten. Trim and fray ends.

Rep on other end.

Finishing

For eyes, glue 5mm beads over rnd 24 of Head ⅜ inch apart.

For nose, break off ½ inch of end of orange toothpick, insert in rnd in Head between rnds 23 and 24 centered below eyes. Glue to secure.

For arms, insert twigs between rnds 18 and 19 on each side of Body; glue to secure.

Wrap Scarf around Body above arms. Overlap ends, glue to secure.

Glue buttons evenly spaced down center front of Body over rnds 15–19.

Glue Hat to top of Head.

Snow Child

Head & Body

Rnds 1–3: Rep rnds 1–5 of Snow Man. (30 hdc)

Rnds 4–8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (15 hdc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, hdc in first st, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] around, join. (22 hdc)

Rnds 11–14: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Stuff with pellets.

Rnd 15: Ch 1, hdc dec in first 2 sts, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (11 hdc)

Rnd 16: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] around, join. (17 hdc)

Rnds 17–19: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Stuff with fiberfill.

Rnd 20: Ch 1, hdc in first st, [hdc dec in next 2 sts] around, join. (9 hdc)

Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join, leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

Sew opening closed.

Hat

Rnds 1–7: With coffee, work as for Snow woman Hat. (24 hdc)

Rnd 8: Working in both lps, ch 1, [sc in next st changing color (see Stitch Guide) to blue, sc in next st changing to coffee] 12 times, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Pompom

Holding 1 strand each coffee and blue, wrap around 2 fingers 30 times; slide lps off fingers. Tie separate strand yarn tightly around center of all lps; cut lps at each end. Trim ends to 1 inch. Sew to top of Hat.

Scarf

With D and blue, ch 51, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across to last ch, sc in last ch. Fasten of. (50 sts)

Fringe

Cut 3 strands each 6-inches long. Holding both pieces tog, fold in half, insert hook in st at end of Scarf, draw fold through, draw loose ends through fold, tighten. Trim and fray ends.

Rep on other end.

Finishing

For eyes, glue 5mm beads over rnd 19 of Head ⅜ inch apart.

For nose, break off ½ inch of end of orange toothpick, insert in rnd in Head rnd 18 centered below eyes. Glue to secure.

For arms, insert end of twigs into rnd 14 on each side of Body; glue to secure.

Wrap Scarf around Body above arms. Overlap ends, glue to secure.

Glue buttons down center front of Body over rnds 11–14.

Glue Hat to top of Head as shown in photo.

Winter Woods Angel

Design by Jackie Daugherty

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

4½ inches wide × 5 inches tall

Materials

•  Fibra Natura Cotton True Sport fine (sport) weight cotton yarn (1¾ oz/197 yds/50g per ball):

1 ball each #114 sandstorm, #116 umber and #118 marshmallow

•  Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Removable stitch marker: 1

•  Tapestry needle

•  Polyester fiberfill

•  2 × 5-inch piece of thin birch bark: 1

•  Scrap paper

•  Small pinecone: 1

•  Scissors

•  Hot-glue gun

•  Monofilament thread (optional for hanging)

Gauge

Rnds 1–4 = 1¼ inches

Gauge is not critical for this project.

Pattern Notes

Weave in all loose ends as work progresses.

Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Place stitch marker in first stitch and move as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitch

Picot: Ch 3, insert hook through lp in first ch and through front lp of previous sc, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook.

Angel

Head

Rnd 1: With sandstorm, form a slip ring (see illustration), ch 1, 6 sc in ring, do not join, place marker (see Pattern Notes). Pull gently on tail to close ring. (6 sc)

Slip Ring

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5–8: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 9: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] around. (18 sc)

Rnd 10: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc] around. (12 sc)

Stuff head with fiberfill.

Rnd 11: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] around. Fasten off and sew opening closed. (6 sc)

Hair

Note: WS is used for hair; keep all picots to WS when crocheting.

Rnd 1: With umber, form a slip ring, [sc, picot (see Special Stitch)] in ring 6 times, do not join, place marker, pull gently on tail to close ring. (6 sc, 6 picots)

Rnd 2: [Sc, picot] twice in each sc around. (12 sc, 12 picots)

Rnd 3: *[Sc, picot] in next sc, [sc, picot] twice in next sc, rep from * around, turn (18 sc, 18 picots)

Row 4: Now working in rows, ch 1, [sc, picot] in first sc and in each of next 11 sc, leaving rem sc unworked, turn. (12 sc, 12 picots)

Row 5: Ch 1, [sc, picot] in first sc and in each of next 11 sc, turn.

Rows 6–8: Rep row 5. Fasten off, leaving an 18-inch tail.

Sew Hair to Head.

Body

Rnd 1: With marshmallow, form a slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, do not join, place marker, pull gently on tail to close ring. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around. (18 sc)

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 6: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] around. (24 sc)

Rnds 7–19: Rep rnd 3.

Rnd 20: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around. (32 sc)

Rnd 21: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail.

Sew Body to Head.

Sleeve

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With marshmallow, form a slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, do not join, place marker, pull gently on tail to close ring. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc around. (7 sc)

Rnds 3–7: Sc in each sc around.

Rnds 8–10: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off. (10 sc)

Add a small amount of fiberfill to the top of each Sleeve. Sew Sleeves to sides of Body at rnd 5.

Hand

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With sandstorm, form a slip ring, ch 1, 5 sc in ring, do not join, place marker, pull gently on tail to close ring. (5 sc)

Rnds 2–4: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail.

Sew Hands to inside of Sleeves.

Feet

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With sandstorm, form a slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, do not join, place marker, pull gently on tail to close ring. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each rem sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 4: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] twice, sc in each rem sc. (6 sc)

Rnds 5–9: Rep rnd 3.

Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around, ch 14. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail.

Holding both Feet tog and using 6-inch tails, tack Feet to inside of Body at base of Head (Feet dangle free inside of Body).

Wings

Place wing template on 2 × 5-inch paper folded in half. Trace and cut out template from paper. Trace paper template onto birch bark and cut out Wings. Glue to back of Body.

Finishing

Glue small pinecone between Hands.

Add 4-inch loop of monofilament to top of Head to hang.

Winter Woods Angel

Wing Template

Evergreen Trees

Design by Jeri Stephens

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

Large tree: 12 inches

Medium tree: 8 inches

Small tree: 6½ inches

Materials

•  Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

2 skeins #300-672 spring green

•  Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

9 pc rows worked in pattern = 5 inches

Pattern Note

Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise indicated.

Special Stitches

Beginning double picot popcorn (beg 2-picot pc): Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, [ch 3, sl st in top of last dc made] 2 times, 2 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, draw dropped lp through.

Double picot popcorn (2-picot pc): 3 dc in next ch sp, [ch 3, sl st in top of last dc made] 2 times, 2 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of first 3 dc group, draw dropped lp through.

Beginning triple picot popcorn (beg 3-picot pc): Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, [ch 3, sl st in top of last dc made] 3 times, 2 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, draw dropped lp through.

Triple picot popcorn (3-picot pc): 3 dc in next ch sp, [ch 3, sl st in top of last dc made] 3 times, 2 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of first 3 dc group, draw dropped lp through.

Beginning 3 double crochet popcorn (beg 3-dc pc): Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, draw dropped lp through.

3 double crochet popcorn (3-dc pc): 3 dc in next ch sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of 3 dc group, draw dropped lp through.

Beginning 4 double crochet popcorn (beg 4-dc pc): Ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, draw dropped lp through.

4 double crochet popcorn (4-dc pc): 4 dc in next ch sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of 4 dc group, draw dropped lp through.

Beginning extended popcorn (beg ext pc): Ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in top of last dc made, 2 dc in same ch sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, draw dropped lp through.

Extended popcorn (ext pc): 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in top of last dc made, 2 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of first 2 dc group, draw dropped lp through.

Beginning special popcorn (beg special pc): Ch 3, (dc, tr, 2 dc) in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, draw dropped lp through.

Special popcorn (special pc): (2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in next ch sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first dc of 5 st group, draw dropped lp through.

Large Tree

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join (see Pattern Note) in first ch to form ring, beg 3-dc pc (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 1, [3-dc pc (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 1] 3 times, join in top of beg pc. (4 pc, 4 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc (see Special Stitches), ch 1, [3-picot pc (see Special Stitches) in next ch sp, ch 1] around, join.

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc (see Special Stitches), ch 2, [2-picot pc (see Special Stitches) in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, 3-picot pc in same sp, ch 2, 3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2, (3-picot pc, ch 2, 3-picot pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, 3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2, join. (6 ch sps)

Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 6: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, 2-picot pc in same sp, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 2 times, (2-picot pc, ch 2, 2-picot pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 2 times, join. (8 ch sps)

Rnd 8: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 9: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 10: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, 3-picot pc in same sp, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 3 times, (3-picot pc, ch 2, 3-picot pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 3 times, join. (10 ch sps)

Rnd 11: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 12: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 13: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, 2-picot pc in same sp, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 4 times, (2-picot pc, ch 2, 2-picot pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 4 times, join. (12 ch sps)

Rnd 14: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 15: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 16: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, 3-picot pc in same sp, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 5 times, (3-picot pc, ch 2, 3-picot pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 5 times, join. (14 ch sps)

Rnd 17: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 18: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 19: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, 2-picot pc in same sp, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 6 times, (2-picot pc, ch 2, 2-picot pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 6 times, join. (16 ch sps)

Rnd 20: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-picot pc, ch 2, [3-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 21: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 2-picot pc, ch 2, [2-picot pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 22: Sl st in first ch sp, beg pc, ch 1, [pc in next ch sp, ch 1] around, join.

Rnd 23: Sl st in first ch sp, beg pc, ch 1, sk next ch sp, [pc in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next ch sp] around, join, fasten off.

Medium Tree

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join (see Pattern Note) in first ch to form ring, beg 3-dc pc (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 1, [3-dc pc (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 1] 3 times, join in top of beg pc. (4 3-dc pc, 4 ch sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc (see Special Stitches), ch 1, [special pc (see Special Stitches) in next ch sp, ch 1] around, join.

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, special pc in same sp, ch 2, special pc in next ch sp, ch 2, (special pc, ch 2, special-pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, special pc in next ch sp, ch 2, join. (6 ch sps)

Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, special pc in same sp, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 2 times, (special pc, ch 2, special pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 2 times, join. (8 ch sps)

Rnds 6 & 7: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 8: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, special pc in same sp, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 3 times, (special pc, ch 2, special pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 3 times, join. (10 ch sps)

Rnds 9 & 10: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 11: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, special pc in same sp, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 4 times, (special pc, ch 2, special pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 4 times, join. (12 ch sps)

Rnds 12–14: Sl st in first ch sp, beg special pc, ch 2, [special pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 15: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 4-dc pc (see Special Stitches), ch 1, [4-dc pc (see Special Stitches) in next ch sp, ch 1] around, join.

Rnd 16: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, sc in each ch sp around, join in first sc, fasten off.

Small Tree

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join (see Pattern Note) in first ch to form ring, beg 3-dc pc (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 1, [3-dc pc (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 1] 3 times, join. (4 3-dc pc, 4 ch sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc (see Special Stitches), ch 1, [ext pc (see Special Stitches) in next ch sp, ch 1] around, join.

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc, ch 2, ext pc in same sp, ch 2, ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2, (ext pc, ch 2, ext pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2, join. (6 ch sps)

Rnds 5 & 6: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc, ch 2, ext pc in same sp, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 2 times, (ext pc, ch 2, ext pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 2 times, join. (8 ch sps)

Rnds 8 & 9: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 10: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc, ch 2, ext pc in same sp, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 3 times, (ext pc, ch 2, ext pc) in next ch sp, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] 3 times, join. (10 ch sps)

Rnds 11 & 12: Sl st in first ch sp, beg ext pc, ch 2, [ext pc in next ch sp, ch 2] around, join.

Rnd 13: Sl st in first ch sp, beg 3-dc pc, ch 1, [3-dc pc, ch 1] around, join.

Rnd 14: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, sc in each ch sp around, join in first sc, fasten off.

Snowflake Gift Bag

Design by Debra Arch

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

10 inches high × 12 inches wide, excluding Handles

Materials

•  Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky bulky (chunky) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/143 yds/100g per skein):

3 skeins #1386 red

1 skein #208 white

•  Sizes G/6/4mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

•  White paper twist cord: 44 inches

•  Pencil

•  Pinning board

•  Straight pins

Gauge

Size J hook: 6 sc = 2 inches; 6 sc rows = 2 inches

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitches

Offset half double crochet (offset hdc): Work hdc in sp between sts of previous rnd, do not work in top of sts.

Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.

Bag

Base

Row 1: With size J hook and red, ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (11 sc)

Rows 2–36: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At the end of row 36, do not fasten off.

Base Edging

Rnd 1: Working around outer edge of Base, ch 1, [11 sc across end, 36 sc across side edge] twice, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off. (94 sc)

Sides

Rnd 1: With size J hook, join red in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of center sc on long edge of Base Edging, ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in back lp of each st around, ending with insert hook under beg ch-2, draw up a lp and complete as sl st to join. (94 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same sp as join, work offset hdc (see Special Stitches) around, insert hook under beg ch-2, draw up a lp and complete as sl st to join. (93 hdc)

Rnds 3–24: Rep rnd 2. Do not fasten off.

Top Edging

Rnd 25: [Ch 1, sl st in next hdc] around, join in first sl st. Fasten off.

Bottom Edging

Rnd 1: With RS facing, with size J hook, join red in rem front lp (see Stitch Guide) of first sc of rnd 1 of Base Edging, [ch 1, sl st in next front lp] around, ch 1, join in beg sl st. Fasten off.

Snowflake

Rnd 1 (RS): With size J hook and white, ch 2, 11 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join in beg ch. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: [Ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sl st in next ch (first prong), ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sl st in next ch (2nd prong), sl st around last sl st of first prong, ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sl st in last ch (3rd prong), hdc in each rem 3 chs of beg ch-8, sl st in same sc at base of ch-8, sl st in next sc, picot (see Special Stitches) in same sc of rnd 1, sl st in next sc of rnd 1] 6 times. Fasten off. (6 spokes)

Pin Snowflake to measure 8¾ inches on pinning board and steam-block. Allow to dry.

Pin Snowflake to center of front of Bag, and with tapestry needle and length of white, sew to Bag.

Handle

Make 2.

Cut paper twist cord in 2 equal lengths. With a pencil, mark 3 inches in from each end of paper twist cord. Use tapestry needle to make a hole ¼ inch in from each end. Thread needle with beg strand from red skein, overlap twist ends, draw 4-inch yarn tail through hole, tighten and knot ends to secure handle ends tog.

Place size G hook under Handle ends, draw up a lp, yo and draw through lp on hook to create sl st, *[ch 1, sc over Handle] 8 times to pencil mark, turn work 180 degrees, working along opposite side of Handle, ch 1, insert hook in first ch-1 sp, draw up a lp and complete as sc, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 7 times, rep from * once, ch 1, join in first sc. Fasten off. With WS facing, join white to ch-1 sp on left end of Handle red sts, [ch 1, sc over handle] 34 times, ch 1, sl st to first ch-1 sp on right end of Handle red sts, ch 1, turn work 180 degrees, working along opposite area of Handle, sl st to end of red sts, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp of white sts] 35 times, sl st in end of red sts. Fasten off.

Center red area of Handle to WS of Bag front and use red and tapestry needle to sew top and bottom edges of red sts to Bag.

Pompom

Make 2.

With size J hook and white, make a chain 9 inches long. Holding 2 strands white tog, wrap 25 times around 3 fingers. Remove from fingers and tightly tie in center with 8-inch length of white. Trim Pompom to desired size and attach to end of ch. Holding Pompoms tog, with ch folded in half, place ch around front left side of Bag Handle, pass Pompoms through lp formed by folded ch, pull Pompoms gently to secure.

Winter Fun Blanket

Design by Margret Willson

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

36 inches wide × 43 inches long

Materials

•  Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

2 skeins each #319 cherry red and #672 spring green

1 skein each #311 white and #886 blue

35 yds #312 black

10 yds #234 saffron

2 yds #256 carrot

•  Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

22 sts = 7 inches; 7 rows = 3 inches in Block

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitches

Shell: 3 dc in indicated st or sp.

Single crochet join (sc join): Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.

Blanket

Block

Make 15 green, 8 blue, 7 white.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 23, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (22 sc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), sk first sc, dc in each rem st across, turn. (22 dc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 4–11: [Rep rows 2 and 3] 4 times. Fasten off after last row.

Edging

With RS facing and working in ends of rows, join (see Pattern Notes) cherry red in first row, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same row, *[sk next dc row, shell (see Special Stitches) in next sc row] 4 times, sk last dc row, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in last sc row*, working in last row, [sk next 2 sc, shell in next sc] 6 times, sk next 2 sc, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner st, working in ends of rows, rep between *, working in opposite side of foundation ch, [sk next 2 chs, shell in next ch] 6 times, sk next 2 chs, join in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (20 shells, 24 dc, 4 ch-1 sps)

Tree

Make 7.

Row 1 (RS): With green, ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (beg sk chs count as first dc), turn. (3 dc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (3 sc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first sc, dc in each sc to last sc, 2 dc in last sc, turn. (5 dc)

Rows 4–9: [Rep rows 2 and 3] 3 times, turn. (11 dc)

Row 10: Rep row 2, turn. Do not fasten off.

Tree Border

Ch 1, 3 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 9 sc, 3 sc in last sc, *working in ends of rows, work 15 sc evenly sp* to foundation ch, (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in opposite side of foundation ch, rep between * across other edge to beg sc, join in beg sc. Fasten off, leaving 1 yd for sewing. (49 sc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Refer to photo as a guide and embroider cross stitches (see illustration) with saffron and cherry red to decorate Tree.

Single Cross-Stitch

Sew a Tree to each white Block.

Snowman

Make 8.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 4, 15 dc in 4th ch from hook (beg sk chs count as first dc), join in top of beg ch-3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each st around, join. Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail for sewing. (32 dc)

Head

Rnd 1: Ch 4, 15 dc in 4th ch from hook (beg sk chs count as first dc), join in top of beg ch-3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 7 times, sc in last st, join in beg sc. Fasten off, leaving 8-inch tail for sewing. (24 sc)

Refer to photo as a guide and embroider cross stitch eyes with black and cross stitch nose with carrot. With black, backstitch (see illustration) smile.

Backstitch

Place edge of Body so that it overlaps rnd 2 of Head for 3 sts. Sew across these 3 sts to form neck.

Scarf

With cherry red, leaving 6-inch tail, ch 25. Fasten off, leaving 6-inch tail.

Place Scarf on flat surface, then lay Snowman on Scarf. Insert hook in 10th ch from beg tail. Wrap opposite end around neck, yo end tail and draw Scarf through lp on hook. Backstitch Scarf to Body with beg and end tails.

Hat

Row 1 (RS): With black, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (9 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in front lps (see Stitch Guide) of first 3 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, leave rem sts unworked, turn. (3 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, do not turn. Working down side edge of piece, sl st in ends of rows 3 and 2, working across unworked sts of row 1, sl st in front lp of each st. Fasten off, leaving 8-inch length of yarn for sewing.

Refer to photo as guide, place bottom of Body to lower edge of blue Block and sew in place. Sew Hat on each Head.

Assembly

Refer to Placement Diagram (see illustration), with cherry red, whipstitch through back lps (see illustration) to join Blocks tog.

Whipstitch Edges Through Back Loops

Border

Join cherry red in any corner, ch 1, *3 sc in corner, sc in each st to next corner, rep from * around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Winter Fun Blanket

Placement Diagram

Happy Snowman

Design by Glenda Winkleman

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

12 inches tall × 12 inches hand to hand × 4 inches in diameter

Materials

•  Red Heart Sparkle Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic/metallic yarn (4 oz/208 yds/113g per skein):

2 skeins #9001 white

•  Red Heart Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/256 yds/141g per skein):

1 skein each #9925 really red, #9523 dark leaf, #4422 tangerine and #4614 black

•  Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

•  Sewing needle

•  9mm solid black security eyes: 2

•  1-inch-wide black buttons: 3

•  7-inch-square piece of cardboard

•  Polyester fiberfill

•  Stitch markers

Gauge

12 sts = 4 inches; rnds 1–7 = 4 inches

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Snowman

Body

Rnd 1: With white, ch 6, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 3 chs, do not join (see Pattern Notes). (12 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 3: Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each of next 5 sc. (22 sc)

Rnd 4: Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 4 sc. (28 sc)

Rnd 5: Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each of next 5 sc. (36 sc)

Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8 sc. (40 sc)

Rnd 7: Sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8 sc. (44 sc)

Rnd 8: Sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 21 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in of each of next 11 sc. (46 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.

Rnds 10–21: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 22: [Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 7 sc] 5 times, sc in last sc. (41 sc)

Rnds 23 & 24: Rep rnd 9.

Using Snowman bottom as pattern, cut cardboard shape of bottom, insert in bottom of Snowman.

Rnd 25: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 4 sc] 6 times, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc. (34 sc)

Rnd 26: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 27: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc] 6 times, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc. (27 sc)

Rnd 28: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 29: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] 6 times, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in last sc. (20 sc)

Rnd 30: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 31: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 10 times. (30 sc)

Rnd 32: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 33: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 15 times. (45 sc)

Rnds 34–40: Rep rnd 9.

Attach eyes to front of face between rnds 38 and 39.

Rnd 41: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc] 9 times. (36 sc)

Rnds 42–46: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 47: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 4 sc] 6 times. (30 sc)

Stuff Snowman with fiberfill and continue stuffing as work progresses.

Rnd 48: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc] 6 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 49: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc] 6 times. (16 sc)

Rnd 50: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] 8 times. (8 sc)

Rnd 51: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] 4 times. Leaving 8-inch end, fasten off. (4 sc)

With tapestry needle, weave through last 4 sc, pulling tightly to close, and secure end.

Hat

Rnd 1 (RS): With red, ch 4, 10 dc in 4th ch from hook (beg 3 sk chs count as a dc), join (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (11 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, [2 sc in next dc, sc in next dc] 5 times, do not join. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: Sc in first sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 7 times, sc in last sc. (23 sc)

Rnd 4: Sc in first sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 11 times. (34 sc)

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.

Rnds 6 & 7: Rep rnd 5.

Rnd 8: [Sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 4 times, sc in each of last 2 sc. (38 sc)

Rnds 9–17: Rep rnd 5. At end of rnd 17, fasten off.

Brim

Rnd 18: With WS facing, join dark leaf in first sc, ch 1, hdc in each rem sc around. (38 hdc)

Rnd 19: Hdc in each hdc around, join in beg hdc.

Rnd 20: Fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around first hdc, bpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next hdc, [fpdc around next hdc, bpdc around next hdc] around, join in top of beg fpdc.

Rnd 21: [Fpdc around next fpdc, bpdc around next bpdc] around, join in top of beg fpdc.

Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in each fpdc and in each bpdc around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Fold rnds 18–22 up over bottom edge of Hat to RS to form Brim. Place Hat on Snowman and sew in place.

Nose

Rnd 1: With tangerine, ch 7, join to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch around, do not join. (7 sc)

Rnds 2–4: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 5: Sc in next sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc] twice. (5 sc)

Rnd 6: Sc in next sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc] twice. Leaving 8-inch end, fasten off. (3 sc)

Stuff Nose with fiberfill.

With tapestry needle, weave yarn through last 3 sc, pulling tightly to close, and secure end. Sew to center of Snowman’s face centered below eyes.

Mouth

With tapestry needle and black, using backstitches (see illustration), embroider smiling Mouth centered below Nose.

Backstitch

Arm

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With white, ch 15, join to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch around, do not join. (15 sc)

Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.

Rnds 3–9: Rep rnd 2. At end of rnd 9, sl st in next st. Fasten off.

Rnd 10: Join really red in first sc, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first sc. Fasten off. (15 sc)

Rnd 11: Join dark leaf in first sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, [sc dec in next 2 sc] 7 times, join in first sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, 2 sc in each rem sc around, join in first sc. (15 sc)

Thumb

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sc, leave rem sc unworked, do not join. (5 sc)

Rnd 14: Sc in each of next 5 sc, join in beg sc. Leaving 6-inch end, fasten off. (5 sc)

With tapestry needle, weave end through rem 5 sc, pull tightly to close and secure end.

Mitten

Rnd 15: Working in rem unused sts of rnd 12, with Thumb on right-hand side of work, join dark leaf in first sc to left of Thumb, ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc through bottom of Thumb, do not join. (9 sc)

Rnds 16 & 17: Rep rnd 2.

Rnd 18: [Draw up lp in next st, insert hook in next st, yo, draw lp through st and 2 lps on hook] 4 times, sl st in last sc. Leaving 6-inch end, fasten off. (5 sl sts)

With tapestry needle, weave end through last 5 sl sts, pull tightly to close, and secure end.

Scarf

Row 1: With really red, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (4 sc)

Rows 2–74: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of row 74, fasten off.

Scarf Fringe

With dark leaf, cut 16 lengths, each 5 inches long. Holding 2 lengths tog, fold in half, insert hook in st, draw lengths through at fold to form lp on hook, draw cut ends through lp on hook, pull gently to secure. Join Fringe in each st on each short end of Scarf. Wrap Scarf around Snowman’s neck and knot.

Finishing

Sew 3 buttons evenly sp down front of Snowman’s belly.

Christmas Tree Pillow

Design by Michele Wilcox

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

9 inches wide × 15 inches tall

Materials

•  Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

1 skein #625 guava

1 oz/52yds each #365 coffee and #234 saffron
small amount each #505 aruba sea, #319 cherry red and #313 Aran

•  Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Stitch marker

•  Polyester fiberfill

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

7 hdc = 2 inches; 5 hdc rows = 2 inches

Pattern Notes

Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise stated.

Mark first stitch of each round and move up as each round is completed.

Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

Pillow

Tree Side

Make 2.

Row 1: With guava, ch 37, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across, turn. (36 hdc)

Rows 2–5: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in each st across, turn.

Row 6: Ch 2, hdc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, hdc in each st across to last 3 sts, hdc dec in next 2 sts, hdc in last st, turn. (34 hdc)

Rows 7 & 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.

Row 9: Rep row 6. (32 hdc)

Rows 10 & 11: Rep row 7.

Row 12: Rep row 6. (30 hdc)

Rows 13 & 14: Rep row 7.

Rows 15–20: Rep rows 6 and 7 alternately, ending with 24 sts in last row.

Rows 21–27: Rep row 6, ending with 10 sts in last row. At end of last row, fasten off.

Sew Tree Sides tog leaving center 15 sts of row 1 across bottom unsewn for Trunk opening. Stuff.

Trunk Side

Make 2.

Row 1: With coffee, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (15 sc)

Rows 2–9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.

Sew Trunk Sides tog around 3 sides leaving top unsewn. Stuff. With coffee, sew Trunk to Trunk opening.

Large Star Side

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With saffron, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join, place marker (see Pattern Notes). (5 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (10 sc)

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around. (15 sc)

Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. (20 sc)

Rnd 5: For points, sl st in next st, *[ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, sk next 2 sts], sl st in next 2 sts; rep from * around to last 2 sts; rep between [ ], join in joining sl st of last md. Fasten off. (5 points)

Sew Large Star Sides tog stuffing before closing.

Sew to top of Tree.

Small Star

Make 8.

Rnd 1: With saffron, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (5 sc)

Rnd 2: For points, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sl st in next st, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook] around, join in first ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Sew Small Stars to front of Tree as shown in photo.

Ball

Make 4 aruba sea, 4 Aran and 3 cherry red.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around, join in first sc. Fasten off.

Sew Balls to front of Tree as shown.

Beaded Treetop Angel

Design by Sheila Leslie

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

9 inches tall

Materials

•  Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (400 yds per ball):

1 ball #1 white

•  Aunt Lydia’s Metallic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton/metallic blend (100 yds per ball):

1 ball #90G gold/gold

•  Size 6/1.80mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Sewing needle

•  4mm gold beads: 182

•  Fabric stiffener

•  Craft brush

•  ⅛-inch-wide gold metallic ribbon: 14 inches

•  Polyester fiberfill

•  White craft glue

Gauge

10 dc = 1 inch; 7 shell rnds = 2 inches

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitches

Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st.

Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st.

Angel

Body

Rnd 1: With white, ch 6, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 11 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch-3, 2 dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (30 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 6: Rep rnd 5.

Rnd 7: Beg shell (see Special Stitches) in same st as joining, sk next 3 sts, [shell (see Special Stitches) in next dc, sk next 3 dc] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (9 shells)

Rnd 8: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, [shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 1] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnds 9 & 10: Rep rnd 8.

Rnd 11: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp, ch 2, [shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 12: Rep rnd 11.

Rnd 13: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp, [shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, shell in next ch-2 sp] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (18 shells)

Rnd 14: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp, shell in each ch-2 sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 15: Rep rnd 14.

Rnds 16 & 17: Rep rnd 8.

Rnds 18–20: Rep rnd 11.

Rnd 21: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp of shell, shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, shell in next ch-2 sp between shells, *[shell in ch-2 sp of next shell] twice, shell in ch-2 sp between shells, rep from * around, join in top of ch-3. (27 shells)

Rnds 22–24: Rep rnd 14.

Rnds 25–27: Rep rnd 8. At end of rnd 27, fasten off.

Bead Edging

Rnd 28: Thread 54 gold beads on white cotton, with WS of rnd 27 facing, join white in any ch-2 sp, [ch 2, push up bead next to ch, ch 2, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, push up bead next to ch, ch 2, sl st in next ch-2 sp] around, fasten off. (54 beads)

Head

Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 and 2 of Body. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnds 5–8: Rep rnd 4.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 dc, [dc in next dc, dc dec in next 2 dc] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

With fiberfill, stuff Head lightly.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 dc, [sc in next dc, sc dec in next 2 sc] around, join in beg sc, leaving a 12-inch length, fasten off. (16 sc)

Arm

Make 2.

Rnd 1: Rep rnd 1 of Body. (12 dc)

Rnds 2–13: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. At end of rnd 13, leaving 12-inch length, fasten off.

With fiberfill, stuff Arms lightly, using opposite end of hook, stuff only rnds 1–11, leaving rnds 12 and 13 unstuffed.

Cape

Rnd 1: With white cotton, ch 24, join in first ch to form ring, beg shell in same ch, shell in each ch around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 shells)

Rnds 2 & 3: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same sp, shell in ch-2 sp of each rem shell around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnds 4 & 5: Rep rnd 8 of Body.

Rnd 6: Rep rnd 11 of Body. At end of rnd, fasten off.

Rnd 7: Thread 48 beads on cotton, with WS of rnd 7 of Cape facing, join white in any ch-2 sp, [ch 2, push up bead next to ch, ch 2, sl st in next ch-2 sp] around, fasten off.

Halo

Rnd 1: With white, ch 20, join in first ch to form ring, beg shell in same ch, sk next ch, [shell in next ch, sk next ch] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (10 shells)

Rnd 2: Rep rnd 8 of Body.

Rnd 3: Rep rnd 11 of Body. At end of rnd, fasten off.

Rnd 4: Thread 20 beads on cotton, rep rnd 7 of Cape in ch sps of rnd 3 of Halo.

Wing

Make 2.

Row 1: With white, ch 20, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 5th ch from hook, [sk next 2 chs, shell in next ch] across, turn. (6 shells)

Row 2: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of each shell across, turn.

Row 3: Rep row 2.

Row 4: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp, [ch 1, shell in next ch-2 sp of next shell] across, turn.

Row 5: Rep row 4.

Row 6: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, beg shell in same ch-2 sp, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 sp of next shell] across, turn.

Row 7: Rep row 6.

Row 8: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp as beg ch-3, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp of next shell] across, turn.

Row 9: Rep row 8.

Row 10: Sl st in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp as beg ch-3, [ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp of next shell] across, fasten off.

Row 11: Thread 30 beads on cotton, with WS facing, join in edge of row 1 of Wing, working in ends of rows, [ch 2, push up bead next to ch, ch 2, sl st in end of next row] across edge of rows, now working across row 10 of Wing, [ch 2, push up bead next to ch, ch 2, sl st in next ch-2 sp] across row 10, working down side edge of rows, [ch 2, push up bead next to ch, ch 2, sl st in end of next row] across with last sl st in edge of row 1, fasten off.

Assembly

Place Cape over top of Body. Sew Head to top of Body, Arms to sides of Body and hands tog at center front of Body.

Finishing

Brush fabric stiffener on Body, Stuff Body with plastic wrap to maintain cone-shape. Brush fabric stiffener on Wings and Halo, lay flat on plastic wrap. Let dry.

Hair

Cut 150 lengths of gold/gold, each 8 inches long. Cover Head (excluding face area) with white craft glue, smooth hair onto Head. Let dry, trim ends.

Glue Halo to back of Head. Glue Wings to back of Body.

Make a small bow with gold ribbon and glue to rnd 3 on center front of Cape.

Santa Pillow

Design by Debra Arch

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

13½ inches high × 12½ inches wide

Materials

•  Bernat Super Value medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/426 yds/197g per skein):

1 skein each #353436 cherry red, #353010 oatmeal, #307421 black and #307414 natural

•  Bernat Soft Boucle super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic yarn (5¾ oz/144 yds/163g per skein):

1 skein #46008 natural

•  Sizes F/5/3.75mm, G/6/4mm and K/10½/6.5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge

•  Tapestry needle

•  ⅜-inch black buttons: 2

•  Polyester fiberfill

•  Rose blush

•  Cotton swab

Gauge

Size K hook and super chunky natural: 9 sc = 4 inches; 10 sc rows = 4 inches

Size K hook and 2 strands of cherry red held tog: 5 sc = 4 inches; 6 sc rows = 4 inches

Sizes F & G hooks and any worsted-weight yarn: 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Pillow

Back

Row 1: With size K hook and super chunky natural, ch 23, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 20 chs, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (24 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (26 sc)

Row 3: Rep row 2. (28 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. (26 sc)

Rows 5–9: Rep row 4. (16 sc)

Rows 10–12: Rep row 2. (22 sc)

Rows 13–16: Rep row 4. At end of row 16, fasten off. (14 sc)

Hat

Row 17: With 2 strands of cherry red held tog, join in first sc of row 16, ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. (14 sc)

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 19: Rep row 18.

Row 20: Rep row 4. (12 sc)

Rows 21 & 22: Rep row 18.

Rows 23–37: [Rep rows 20–22 consecutively] 5 times. (2 sc at end of last row)

Row 38: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc. Fasten off. (1 sc)

Face

Row 1: With size G hook and worsted weight natural, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (10 sc)

Rows 2–10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Rows 11 & 12: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. At end of row 12, fasten off. (6 sc)

Front

Rows 1–10: Rep rows 1–10 of Pillow Back. (18 sc)

Right Edge

Row 11: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (8 sc)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (9 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, sc in each rem sc across, turn. (8 sc)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. (7 sc)

Rows 15 & 16: Rep rows 13 and 14. At end of row 16, fasten off. (5 sc)

Left Edge

Row 11: With Right Edge to right, sk next 4 sc of row 10, join super chunky natural in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn. (8 sc)

Row 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, turn. (9 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, turn. (8 sc)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sc, sc in each rem sc across, turn. (7 sc)

Rows 15 & 16: Rep rows 13 and 14. At end of row 16, fasten off. (5 sc)

Place Pillow Front WS facing on flat surface, position Face over rows 11–16 of open area of Pillow Front and with tapestry needle and length of natural, sew edges of Face in opening.

Hat

Row 17: With 2 strands of cherry red held tog, join in first sc of row 16, ch 1, sc in each sc of next 5 super chunky natural sc, work 4 sc evenly sp across Face, sc in each of next 5 super chunky natural sc, turn. (14 sc)

Rows 18–38: Rep rows 18–38 of Pillow Back. (1 sc)

Nose

Rnd 1: With size G hook and worsted weight natural, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. (4 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join in beg sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc dec in next 2 sc] 4 times, join in beg sc, leaving 6-inch length, fasten off. (4 sc)

Mustache

Make 2.

Row 1: With size K hook and super chunky natural, ch 4, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (5 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn. (7 sc)

Row 3: Ch 3, sl st in first sc, sl st in next 3 sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in last sc. Fasten off.

Hatband

Row 1: With size F hook and oatmeal, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (7 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, change color to cherry red in last sc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, change color (see Stitch Guide) to black in last sc, turn.

Rows 4–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of row 6, change color to cherry red, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, change color to oatmeal in last sc, turn.

Rows 8 & 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of row 9, change color to cherry red, turn.

Rows 10–14: Rep rows 3–7.

Rows 15–70: [Rep rows 8–14 consecutively] 8 times.

Rows 71–73: Rep rows 8–10. At end of row 73, fasten off.

Assembly

With tapestry needle, sew Nose to center bottom of Face. Sew button eyes centered just above Nose. Sew Mustache to Face.

Referring to photo as guide, with 1 strand cherry red, weave a horizontal line along center of Hatband length, working 1 long st over each set of black and oatmeal rows and 1 long st under all cherry red rows. Create 2 more cherry red horizontal weaves parallel to center weave in same manner, spacing top weave 2 st widths above center weave and bottom weave 2 st widths below center weave.

With oatmeal, in same manner, create 2 horizontal weaves, 1 each between the 3 cherry red horizontal weaves. With oatmeal, create ⅜-inch-long st that crosses vertically over center of all oatmeal horizontal weaves.

With WS of Pillow tog and beg at bottom edge, with size K hook, using corresponding color and working through both thicknesses, sc around outer edge, stuffing with fiberfill before closing, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Wrap Hatband around Pillow Front just above eyes, bring ends to back and overlap ends. Tack Hatband to Hat around edges.

With cotton swab, lightly apply blush to cheek area and tip of Nose.

Wrap 2 strands of natural 30 times around 3 fingers. Remove from fingers and tie in center with 6-inch strand of natural. Cut lps at ends, fluff and trim to create pompom. Tie pompom to tip of Hat. Bend tip of Hat forward.

Sparkling Ornament Afghan

Design by Margret Willson

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

48 inches wide × 59 inches long, excluding optional Fringe

Materials

•  Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein):

3 skeins #9701 white

•  Caron Simply Soft Party medium (worsted) weight acrylic/poly-ester yarn (3 oz/164 yds/85g per skein):

6 skeins #0008 silver sparkle

3 skeins each #0002 fuchsia sparkle, #0003 spring sparkle, #0005 royal sparkle and #0006 purple sparkle

•  Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Size L/11/8mm crochet hook for Fringe (optional)

•  Yarn needle

Gauge

Rnds 1–3 of Motif = 4¼ inches tip to tip

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitch

Long double crochet (lng dc): Yo, insert hook in indicated st 3 rows below, yo, draw up long lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice.

Remember to sk next st on previous row directly behind lng dc.

Afghan

Motif 1

Make 15.

Rnd 1 (RS): With purple, ch 5, join (see Pattern Notes) to form a ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: Join white in any sc, ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), tr in same st as beg ch-4, 2 tr in each rem sc around, join in 4th ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off. (24 tr)

Rnd 3: Working in sp between tr sts of previous rnd, join spring between any 2-tr sts, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), (tr, ch 1, tr, dc) in same sp as beg ch-3 (center top of Motif), [2 dc in sp between tr sts] 11 times, (dc, tr, ch 1, tr, dc) in sp between tr sts (center bottom of Motif), [2 dc in sp between tr sts] 11 times, join in beg ch-3. Fasten off. (48 dc, 4 tr)

Rnd 4: Join silver with sc in any ch-1 sp at tip of Motif, 2 sc in same ch-1 sp, working in back lp (see Stitch Guide), sc in each st to next ch-1 sp, 3 sc in ch-1 sp, sc in back lp of each rem st, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (58 sc)

Note: Work rem Motifs as for Motif 1 with the following color changes. Work rnd 2 of all Motifs with white and rnd 4 of all Motifs with silver.

Motif 2

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Fuchsia.

Rnd 3: Purple.

Motif 3

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Royal.

Rnd 3: Fuchsia.

Motif 4

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Purple.

Rnd 3: Royal.

Motif 5

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Fuchsia.

Rnd 3: Spring.

Motif 6

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Royal.

Rnd 3: Purple.

Motif 7

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Spring.

Rnd 3: Fuchsia.

Motif 8

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Fuchsia.

Rnd 3: Royal.

Motif 9

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Royal.

Rnd 3: Spring.

Motif 10

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Spring.

Rnd 3: Purple.

Motif 11

Make 15.

Rnd 1: Purple.

Rnd 3: Fuchsia.

Motif 12

Make 14.

Rnd 1: Spring.

Rnd 3: Royal.

Sparkling Ornament Afghan

Motif Diagram

Assembly

Working according to Placement Diagram, sew Motifs tog first in horizontal strips matching 6 sts at sides of Motifs (see Motif Diagram). Beg at center st of 3-sc group at tip of Motif, count 12 sts, whipstitch (see illustration) through back lps next 6 sts to matching sts of adjoining Motif leaving 3-inch tail, fasten off. Continue joining until 9 strips 11 Motifs wide and 8 strips 10 Motifs wide have been completed. Whipstitch horizontal strips tog through back lps.

Whipstitch Edges

Sparkling Ornament Afghan

Placement Diagram

Border

Without Fringe

Rnd 1 (RS): Join silver in any st, sc in back lp of each st around outer edge, working 3 sc in st at tip of each Motif, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

With Fringe

Rnd 1: Join silver in any st, sc in back lp of each st around outer edge, working (sc, ch 3, sc) in center sc at tip of each Motif, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Fringe

Make 22.

For each Fringe, cut 12 strands each 18 inches long. Fold strands in half, from WS, insert size L hook in ch-3 sp of Border, draw strands through at fold to form a lp on hook, draw cut ends through lp on hook and tighten.

Rep Fringe and attach to each rem ch-3 sp of Afghan. Trim ends even.

Christmas Mice

Design by Erma Fielder

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

10 inches tall

Materials

•  Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

1 skein #341 light gray
small amount each #312 black, #672 spring green, #319 cherry red and #316 soft white

•  Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  1½-inch square of cardboard

•  Polyester fiberfill

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

7 sc = 2 inches; 7 sc rows= 2 inches

Pattern Notes

Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise stated.

Mark first stitch of each round and move up as each round is completed.

Mouse

Make 3.

Head & Body Side

Make 2.

Row 1: Starting at top of Head, with light gray, ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across with 2 sc in last ch, turn. (6 sc)

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

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (8 sc)

Rows 4–6: Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately, ending with row 2 and 10 sc in last row.

Rows 7–9: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn, ending with 4 sc in last row.

Rows 10–13: Rep row 3, ending with 12 sc in last row.

Rows 14–18: Rep row 2.

Rows 19–21: Rep row 7, ending with 6 sc in last row. At end of last row, fasten off.

Holding Sides WS tog, matching sts, working through both thicknesses, join light gray with sc in any st, sc in each st and in end of each row around, stuffing before closing, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc, fasten off.

Inner Ear

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With white, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join, place marker (see Pattern Notes). (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join in first sc, fasten off. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Join light gray with sc in first st, sc in each st around, join, fasten off.

Outer Ear

Make 2.

Rnds 1–4: With light gray, rep same rnds of Inner Ear. At end of last rnd, do not join or fasten off.

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around, join in first sc, fasten off. Holding WS of one Inner Ear and RS of one Outer Ear tog, matching sts, sew tog through back lps (see Stitch Guide) of Inner Ear and both lps of Outer Ear. Rep with rem Ear pieces.

Arm Side

Make 4.

Row 1: With light gray, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (3 sc)

Rows 2–5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, insert hook in first st, yo, draw lp through, [insert hook in next st, yo, draw lp through] 2 times, yo, draw through all 4 lps on hook, fasten off.

For each Arm, holding 2 Arm Sides tog, matching sts, working through both thicknesses, join with sc in any st, sc in each st and in end of each row around, stuffing lightly before closing, join in first sc, fasten off.

Sew Arms ¾ inch below neck on each side of Body.

Leg Side

Make 4.

Row 1: With light gray, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (5 sc)

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts leaving last st unworked for foot, turn.

Rows 5–7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.

For each Leg, holding 2 Leg Sides tog, working through both thicknesses, join with sc in any st, sc in each st and in end of each row around, stuffing lightly before closing, join in first sc, fasten off.

Sew Legs to bottom of Body with each foot pointing out.

For tail, ch 30, sl st in each ch across, fasten off. Sew one end to row 20 on center back of Body. Tie 6-inch strand red in bow around opposite end of tail.

Muzzle

Rnd 1: With light gray, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join. (4 sc)

Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc innext st] around. (6 sc)

Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join in first sc, fasten off. (8sc)

Stuff lightly and sew over rows 5–7 on center front of Head.

For whiskers, pull one end of 3-inch strand black through end of Muzzle; separate strands and trim to ½ inch.

With black, using French Knot (see illustration), embroider nose at tip of muzzle and 2 eyes ⅝ inch apart over row 4 of Head above Muzzle.

French Knot

Scarf

Make 1 each in green, red and white.

Row 1: Ch 51, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (50 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, fasten off.

For each Fringe, cut one strand of red or white 5 inches in length. Fold in half, insert hook in end of row, draw fold through, draw all loose ends through fold, tighten. Trim ends to ½ inch.

Fringe in end of each row on each end of Scarf.

Tie one Scarf around neck of each Mouse.

Hat

Make 3.

Row 1: With white, ch 8, sc in

2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn, fasten off. (7 sc)

Row 2: Join red with sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 4 & 5: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (3 sc)

Rows 6–8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in last st, turn. (2 sc)

Rows 10–15: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec in 2 rem sts, fasten off. (1 sc)

For pompom, wrap white around cardboard 20 times, slide lps off cardboard, tie 6-inch strand white around middle of all loops. Cut loops and trim ends to ¼ inch. Tie pompom to end of Hat.

Sew 1 Hat to Head of each Mouse between Ears. Fold and tack rows 4 and 12 tog in front as shown in photo.

Wreath

With green, ch 20, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 31 dc in ring, join in top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

For bow, with red, ch 30, fasten off. Tie into bow and sew to top of Wreath.

With red, using French Knot, embroider 6 berries evenly spaced around Wreath.

Tack Arms of one Mouse to each side of Wreath.

Stocking Side

Make 2.

Row 1: Starting at bottom, with red, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (7 sc)

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

Rows 5–8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.

Holding Sides WS tog, matching sts, working through both thicknesses, join red in top left corner of Stocking, sl st in end of each row and in each st around to top right corner, leaving top open, fasten off.

Rnd 9: Working around top opening, join white with sc in center back seam, sc in each st around, join in first sc.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in first sc, fasten off.

Tack arms of one Mouse to each side of Stocking as shown in photo.

Candy Cane

Note: When changing colors, work over dropped color.

With red, ch 25, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next ch changing to white in last st made, [3 sc in each of next 2 chs changing to red in last st made, 3 sc in each of next 2 chs changing to white in last st made] across to last 2 chs, 3 sc in each of last 2 chs, fasten off.

Allow piece to curl naturally, bending 1 end over to form cane shape.

Tack Arms of rem Mouse to Candy Cane as shown in photo.

Bright Stripes Ornaments

Design by Katherine Eng

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

3 inches in diameter

Materials

•  Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons fine (sport) weight acrylic/polyester yarn (⅓ oz/28 yds/10g per mini skein):

1 pack #601-670 jingle bells (scarlet with red sparkle, white with red sparkle, white with silver sparkle, white with green sparkle, green with emerald sparkle, white, medium red, cool green)

•  Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  3-inch polystyrene ball (per ornament)

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

6 sc sts = 1 inch; 6 sc rows = 1 inch

Pattern Note

Color changes are marked with alphabetical labels. Change colors according to photo or your desired combination.

Special Stitch

Long single crochet (lsc): Working over ch on last rnd, insert hook in next st on rnd indicated, yo, draw up long Ip, yo, draw through both lps on hook.

Ornament 1

Side

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With A (see Pattern Note), ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with sl st in first sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 dc in next st, [sc in next st, 3 dc in next st] around, join, fasten off. (24 dc, 8 sc)

Rnd 4: Join B with sc in center dc of any 3-dc group, 3 dc in next sc, [sc in center dc of next 3-dc group, 3 dc in next sc] around, join.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in same st, sc in each of next 3 dc, [2 hdc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 dc] around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-2. (24 sc, 16 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join, fasten off. (40 sc)

Rnd 7: Join D with sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (48 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join, fasten off. (60 sc)

Rnd 10: Join A with sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around, join, fasten off.

Rnd 11: Join B with sc in first st, sc in each ch sp and in each st around, join, fasten off.

Rnd 12: Join C with sc in first st, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (64 sc)

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join, fasten off.

Finishing

Place Sides over foam ball; matching sts, sew tog with C.

Ornament 2

Side

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With C, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of ch- 3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around, join with sl st in first sc, fasten off. (24 sc)

Rnd 3: Join B with sc in first st, ch 1, [sc in next st, ch 1] around, join, fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join D with sl st in first st, ch 3, dc in each ch sp and in each st around, join. (48 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around, join, fasten off.

Rnd 6: Join A with sc in first st, sc in each ch sp and in each st around, join.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join, fasten off. (60 sc)

Rnd 8: Join C with sc in first st, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (64 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around, join, fasten off.

Rnd 10: Join B with sc in first st; working over ch-1 of last rnd into sk sts of rnd 8, lsc (see Special Stitch) in next sk st, [sc in next st on this rnd, lsc in next sk st of rnd 8] around, join, fasten off.

Rnd 11: Join A with sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around, join. For bottom Side, fasten off.

Rnd 12: For top Side only, ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each ch sp and in each st around, join, fasten off.

Finishing

Place Sides over foam ball; matching sts, sew tog with A.

Ornament 3

Side

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With D, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with sl st in first sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (32 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join. (40 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] around to last 3 sts, sc in each of last 3 sts, join. (48 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first 11 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join, fasten off. (52 sc)

Rnd 9: Join C with sc in first st, sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each st around with 2 sc in last st, join, fasten off. (54 sc)

Rnd 10: Join B with sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around, join.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp around, join, fasten off. (54 sc)

Rnd 12: Join A with sc in first st, lsc (see Special Stitch) in next ch sp on rnd 10, [sc in next st, lsc in next ch sp on rnd 10] around, join.

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] around, join, fasten off. (63 sc)

Rnd 14: Join D with sc in first st, sc in each st around, join, fasten off.

Rnd 15: For one side only, with C, rep rnd 14.

Finishing

Place Sides over foam ball; matching sts, sew tog with C.

Merry Chris Moose Ornament

Design by Debra Arch

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

5 inches wide × 5 inches high

Materials

•  Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/100g per skein):

1 skein each #336 warm brown, #339 mid brown and #686 paddy green

•  Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  8mm black multifaceted beads: 2

•  6mm red multifaceted beads: 11

•  2 safety pins

•  Large-eye sewing needle that will go through center of beads

•  Clear 8 lb. test monofilament cord or hot-glue gun

Gauge

Approximately 9 sc = 2 inches; 5 rows = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated.

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitches

First foundation single crochet (first foundation sc): Inserting hook into indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

Next foundation single crochet (next foundation sc): Insert hook in last ch-1 made, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

First Foundation Single Crochet

Next Foundation Single Crochet

Moose

Muzzle Back

Row 1 (RS): Beg at top with mid brown, ch 6, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch, turn. (7 sc)

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (11 sc)

Rows 4–7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 8 & 9: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (7 sc) Fasten off.

Muzzle Front

Rows 1–9: With warm brown, rep rows 1–9 of Muzzle Back. Do not fasten off warm brown.

Edge joining rnd: Place Muzzle Back behind Muzzle Front with top of last rows even and inserting hook through both layers and working in rnd, ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, work 11 sc evenly sp in ends of rows to row 1, working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in first ch, place safety pin in st just made, sc in same st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, place safety pin in last st made, work 11 sc evenly sp in ends of rows, join with sl st in first st of rnd. Fasten off. (34 sc)

Head

Row 1: With RS facing, join mid brown to back lp (see Stitch Guide) of first marked st of muzzle edge joining rnd at top right on Muzzle Front, ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in same st, sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next marked st, turn. (9 sts)

Row 2: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, sc in each of next 9 sts, inserting hook into same st as last st, work 1 first foundation sc (see Special Stitches), work 2 next foundation sc (see Special Stitches), turn. (15 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 9 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in last st. Fasten off. (13 sts)

Row 4: With RS facing, sk first 3 sts, join mid brown to next st, ch 1, sc in same st, place a safety pin in st just made, sc in each of next 6 sts, place a safety pin in last st made, leaving last 3 sts unworked, turn. (7 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc dec in first 3 sts, sc in next st, sc dec in last 3 sts. Fasten off. (3 sc)

First Antler

Row 1: With RS facing, join warm brown to first marked st of row 4, ch 1, 3 sc in same st, turn. (3 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, turn. (5 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (7 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of next 5 sts, leaving last 2 sts unworked, turn. (5 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each rem st across, turn. (6 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts, leaving last 2 sts unworked, turn. (4 sc)

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (4 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Fasten off. (4 sc)

2nd Antler

Row 1: With WS facing, join warm brown to next marked st of row 4, 3 sc in same st, turn. (3 sc)

Rows 2–9: Rep rows 2–9 of First Antler.

Nostril

Make 2.

Rnd 1: Leaving a 6-inch tail, with mid brown, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. (8 sc)

Wreath

Rnd 1 (RS): With green, ch 24, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring, ch 1, 2 sc in same ch as joining, sc in next ch, [2 sc in next ch, sc in next ch] around, do not join. (36 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in back lps (see Stitch Guide), [2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts] around, join to back lp of first st. Fasten off. (48 sc)

Rnd 3: Working on opposite side of foundation ch and with RS facing, join green to any ch, [ch 5, sl st in next ch] around, join with sl st in center of first ch-5 lp. (24 ch-5 lps)

Rnd 4: Working in unworked front lps (see Stitch Guide) of rnd 1 sts, ch 6, sl st into next closest st, [ch 6, sk next st, sc in next st] around, ending with sl st in center of first ch-6 lp. (18 ch-6 lps)

Rnd 5: Working through both lps of sts, ch 7, dc into closest st, [ch 7, dc in next st] around, ending with dc in center of first ch-7. Fasten off.

Finishing

Pull yarn tails of each Nostril from front to back of Muzzle where desired and knot tightly on WS to secure. Trim ends.

Separate a 9-inch length of mid brown into 4 plies, thread 1 ply through needle and use to sew eyes to head where desired.

Separate an 18-inch length of green into 4 plies, thread 2 plies through needle and use to sew back side of Moose to non-loop side of Wreath.

Use monofilament and sewing needle to sew berries onto Wreath where desired around moose.

Use a 12-inch length of green to create a hanging loop at top of Wreath.

Jolly Snowman

Design by Jo Ann Maxwell

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

3¼ inches tall excluding hat

Materials

•  Premier Yarns Everyday medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

small amount each #100-12 black, #100-01 snow white, #100-07 really red and #100-44 Christmas green

•  Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  5mm black beads: 2

•  5mm colored pompoms: 3

•  Glue

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

4 dc = 1 inch

Snowman

Head

Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, 17 dc in 4th ch from hook, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, fasten off. Pull beg end to tighten sts and close gap.

Body

Rnd 1: With white, ch 5, 23 tr in 5th ch from hook, join in 4th ch of beg ch-5, pull up enough yarn to sew body to head, fasten off.

Sew body to head.

Hat

Make 2.

Row 1: With black, ch 8, work hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each of next 5 chs, 2 hdc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in same st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew sides and top of hat tog.

Scarf

With 1 strand each red and green held tog, ch 16, fasten off.

Finishing

Attach hat to top of head.

Glue black beads for eyes and colored pompoms for buttons down center of body.

Glue small piece of red yarn for mouth.

Tie 3-inch piece of red yarn into bow; glue to hat.

If desired, tie lp of nylon thread through top of hat for hanging.

Jingling Bells Ornament

Design by Jo Ann Maxwell

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

Approximately 2¼ inches tall × 2¼ inches wide at base

Materials

•  Premier Yarns Everyday medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

small amount each #100-12 black, #100-01 snow white, #100-07 really red and #100-44 Christmas green

•  Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Stitch marker

•  ½ yard gold braid trim

•  10mm red jingle bells: 2

•  1 yard ⅛-inch-wide red satin ribbon

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project.

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Mark first stitch of round, move marker up with each round.

Work in continuous rounds, do not turn or join unless otherwise stated.

Bell

Make 1 with red base & 1 with green base.

Rnd 1 (RS): With white, ch 3, 7 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, place marker (see Pattern Notes), [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] 3 times, 2 hdc in last st, do not join (see Pattern Notes). (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 4: Hdc in first st, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] 5 times, 2 hdc in last st. (18 sts)

Rnd 5: Hdc in each st around, join in beg st. Fasten off.

Base

Rnd 1: Attach base color in last st made, ch 1, sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around, join in beg st. Fasten off.

Finishing

Thread 1 jingle bell onto 28-inch length of red satin ribbon. Double ribbon so that ends are even and slide jingle bell to center of strand (Figure 1).

Tie a large knot approximately 3 inches from jingle bell (Figure 2). Pull ends of ribbon through top of crocheted bell.

Rep with 2nd bell and a slightly shorter length of ribbon. Tie in a bow to connect both bells.

Glue 5-inch piece of gold braid trim above base of each bell as shown in photo.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

Towel Topper

Design by Carol Smith

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

6 inches wide × 8 inches tall, excluding hanging loop

Materials

•  Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (4 oz/203 yds/113g per skein):

1 skein #100-44 Christmas green

•  Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge

•  23 beads in red, green and white

•  1-inch gold jingle bell

•  Dish towel

•  Green sewing thread

•  Sewing and tapestry needles

Gauge

3 dc = 1 inch; 3 dc rows = 2 inches

Pattern Note

Chain-3 at beginning of each row is not used or counted as a stitch.

Tree Side

Make 2.

Row 1: Starting at top, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Note), 7 dc in ring, turn. (7 dc)

Rows 2–12: Sl st in first 3 sts, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in each st across with 3 dc in last st, turn, ending with 18 sts in last row. At end of last row, fasten off.

Finishing

Matching ends of rows, sew top and sides of Tree Sides tog leaving bottom open for towel.

Cut hem and/or fringe off one end of towel. With sewing needle and thread, gather across cut end. Insert into open end of Tree; sew opening closed.

For hanging lp, working through both thicknesses, join with sl st in beg ring on row 1, ch 15, sl st in ring, turn, ch 1, 21 sc in ch lp just made, sl st in ring. Fasten off.

Sew jingle bell to row 1 below hanging lp (see photo).

Sew beads to one side of Tree as desired.

Holiday Wreath

Design by Jo Ann Maxwell

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

Approximately 3½ inches in diameter

Materials

•  Premier Yarns Everyday medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

small amount each #100-12 black, #100-01 snow white, #100-07 really red and #100-44 Christmas green

•  Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  Stitch marker

•  5mm colored pompoms: 5

•  Chenille stem

•  Glue

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project.

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Mark first stitch of round, move marker up with each round.

Work in continuous rounds, do not turn or join unless otherwise stated.

Wreath

Rnd 1 (RS): With green, ch 6, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg ch to form ring, sc in ring, place marker in sc just made (see Pattern Notes), work 5 sc in ring, do not join (see Pattern Notes). (6 sts)

Rnds 2–27: Sc in each sc around, join in beg sc, fasten off at end of Rnd 27.

Finishing

Insert chenille stem through center of wreath shaping wreath into a circle, twist stem ends tog trimming to fit. Sew ends of wreath closed.

Glue pompoms around wreath.

Wrap

Cut 1 strand red 30-inches long, weave 1 end in top of wreath, wrap other end evenly spaced around wreath 10 times, weave 2nd end in top of wreath. Fasten off.

Triple Bow

Cut 3 strands red 14 inches long, holding all 3 strands tog, tie bow around top of wreath, trim ends as desired.

Gingerbread Kids

Design by Jo Ann Maxwell

Skill Level

Finished Measurements

Approximately 4 inches tall × 3¾ inches wide

Materials

•  Red Heart With Love medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/370 yds/198g per skein):

small amount each #400-1936 terracotta and #400-1001 white

•  Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•  5mm black beads: 4

•  10mm silver jingle bells: 4

•  Small amount of green ribbon

•  Glue

•  Tapestry needle

Gauge

4 dc = 1 inch

Gingerbread Kid

Head

Rnd 1: With terracotta, ch 5, 17 dc in 5th ch from hook, join in 4th ch of beg ch-5.

Body

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout), 2 dc in same sp, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same sp, dc in each st across, 2 dc in last st, turn.

First Leg

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same sp, [dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts] twice, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same sp, 3 dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, fasten off.

2nd Leg

Row 6: With back of head facing, join in center dc on Body row 3, ch 2, dc (counts as dc dec) in next st, dc dec in next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 7: Rep row 5 of First Leg.

Arm

Row 1: With back of head facing facing and working in ends of Body rows 1 & 2, attach yarn in end of row, ch 3, dc in same row end as beg ch-3, 2 dc in next row end, turn.

Row 2: Rep row 5 of First Leg.

Rep for 2nd arm.

Edging

With white, sl st just inside of each st around edge, join to beg st, fasten off.

Finishing

Glue black beads for eyes and attach jingle bells for buttons as shown in photo.

If desired, tie lp of nylon thread through top of head for hanging.

FIG. 1

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STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

beg

begin/begins/beginning

bpdc

back post double crochet

bpsc

back post single crochet

bptr

back post treble crochet

CC

contrasting color

ch(s)

chain(s)

ch-

refers to chain or space previously made (i.e., ch-1 space)

ch sp(s)

chain space(s)

cl(s)

cluster(s)

cm

centimeter(s)

dc

double crochet (singular/plural)

dc dec

double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated

dec

decrease/decreases/decreasing

dtr

double treble crochet

ext

extended

fpdc

front post double crochet

fpsc

front post single crochet

fptr

front post treble crochet

g

gram(s)

hdc

half double crochet

hdc dec

half double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated

inc

increase/increases/increasing

lp(s)

loop(s)

MC

main color

mm

millimeter(s)

oz

ounce(s)

pc

popcorn(s)

rem

remain/remains/remaining

rep(s)

repeat(s)

rnd(s)

round(s)

RS

right side

sc

single crochet (singular/plural)

sc dec

single crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated

sk

skip/skipped/skipping

sl st(s)

slip stitch(es)

sp(s)

space(s)/spaced

st(s)

stitch(es)

tog

together

tr

treble crochet

trtr

triple treble

WS

wrong side

yd(s)

yard(s)

yo

yarn over

UNITED STATES

UNITED KINGDOM

sl st (slip stitch)

=

sc (single crochet)

sc (single crochet)

=

dc (double crochet)

hdc (half double crochet)

=

htr (half treble crochet)

dc (double crochet)

=

tr (treble crochet)

tr (treble crochet)

=

dtr (double treble crochet)

dtr (double treble crochet)

=

ttr (triple treble crochet)

skip

=

miss

Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (Insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook.

Example of 2-sc dec

Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook.

Example of 2-hdc dec

Reverse single crochet (reverse sc): Ch 1, sk first st, working from left to right, insert hook in next st from front to back, draw up lp on hook, yo and draw through both lps on hook.

Chain (ch): Yo, pull through lp on hook.

Single crochet (sc): Insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through both lps on hook.

Double crochet (dc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] twice.

Double crochet decrease (dc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook.

Example of 2-sc dec

Front loop (front lp) Back loop (back lp)

Front post stitch (fp): Back post stitch (bp): When working post st, insert hook from right to left around post of st on previous row.

Half double crochet (hdc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook.

Double treble crochet (dtr): Yo 3 times, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] 4 times.

Treble crochet decrease (tr dec): Holding back last lp of each st, tr in each of the sts indicated, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

Example of 2-tr dec

Slip stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st, pull through both lps on hook.

Chain color change (ch color change) Yo with new color, draw through last lp on hook.

Double crochet color change (dc color change) Drop first color, yo with new color, draw through last 2 lps of st.

Treble crochet (tr): Yo twice, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] 3 times.

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