C HAPTER 1

Wearables

S ECTION 1

All-Season Shawl
Materials: For spring/summer: 2 balls of Aunt Lydias Denim or any worsted weight yarn For fall/winter: About 18-24 oz. soft worsted weight acrylic or chenille Crochet hook size H ! Gauge is not important. You can adjust the finished size by adding or subtracting pattern rows. My finished size using the Denim is about 65" across the top and 35" from the bottom tip to the center of the top.

A LL -S EASON S HAWL
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet ! !

Shawl
Starting at the bottom point of the shawl, ch 2. Row 1: (Sc, dc, sc) in the 2nd ch from hook; ch 1, turn. (3 sts) Row 2: (Hdc, dc) in the first sc, sc in the next dc, (dc, hdc) in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (5 sts) ! Row 3: (Hdc, dc) in the first hdc, (sc in each dc and dc in each sc) across, (dc, hdc) in the last hdc; ch 1, turn. (7 sts)

! Rows 4-85: Repeat row 3. There should be 171 stitches at the end of row 85. Do not ch 1or turn at the end of row . !

Edging!
Row 1: Working along the side of the shawl, sc around the post of the last hdc, (ch 3, skip next ch-1, sc around the post of the next hdc) 41 times, ch 3, sc in the base of the first ch at the tip of the shawl, ch 5, sc in the same st, (ch 3, skip next ch-1, sc around the post of the next hdc) 42 times, sc in the next ch 1; ch 1, turn. (84 ch-3 spaces plus one ch-5 space at the bottom tip) ! Row 2: Sc in the first sc, (5 dc shell in the next ch 3 sp, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 21 times, 7 dc shell in the next ch 5 sp, sc in the next ch 3 sp, (5 dc shell in the next ch 3 sp, sc in the next ch 3 sp) 20 times, 5 dc shell in the next ch 3 sp, sc in the next hdc; ch 1, turn. (43 shells) ! Row 3: Insert hook in first sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in next dc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook, (2 dc in each of the next 3 dc, insert hook in next dc and pull up a loop, insert hook in next sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in next dc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 4 remaining loops on hook) 21 times, 2 dc in each of the next 5 dc, (insert hook in next dc and pull up a loop, insert hook in next sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in next dc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 4 remaining loops on hook, 2 dc in each of the next 3 dc) 21 times, insert

hook in next dc and pull up a loop, insert hook in next sc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook; ch 1, do not turn, sc in the sides of the scs in each of the 3 edging rows, sc in each of the 171 sts across the top of the shawl, sc in the sides of the scs in each of the 3 edging rows; join with a sl st to the first dc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

S ECTION 2

Guys Cap & Scarf Set

Materials for cap: About 3 ounces worsted weight yarn (I used Red HeartGray Heather) Crochet hook size H or size needed to achieve gauge Yarn needle! Materials for scarf: About 6 ounces worsted weight yarn Crochet hook size I or size needed to achieve gauge

Cap!

G UYS C AP & S CARF S ET !

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet ! !

One size fits most adults. Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = about 3 1/4 To work dc dec: Yo, insert hook in the first indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in the next indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook. Ch 5, join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring. ! Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 7 more dc in the ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (8 dc)
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! Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, fpdc around the ch 3 of round 1; (dc in the next dc, fpdc around the same dc) around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 sts) ! Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in the next dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 sts) ! Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 2 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (32 sts) ! Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 3 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (40 sts)! Round 6: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 3 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 4 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 sts)! !

Round 7: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 5 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (56 sts)! Round 8: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 5 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 6 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (64 sts) Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 6 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 7 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (72 sts) Round 10: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 7 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 8 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (80 sts) Round 11: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 8 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 9 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (88 sts)
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! Round 12: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 9 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 10 dc, dc in the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (96 sts) ! ! Round 13: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 9 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc in each of the next 10 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (96 sts) ! Round 14: Ch 2 (ch 2 does not count as the first dc), dc in each of the next 9 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc dec over the next 2 dc, dc in each of the next 8 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the first dc. (88 sts) ! Round 15: Ch 2 (ch 2 does not count as the first dc), dc in each of the next 8 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc dec over the next 2 dc, dc in each of the next 7 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the first dc. (80 sts) ! ! Round 16: Ch 2 (ch 2 does not count as the first dc), dc in

each of the next 7 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc dec over the next 2 dc, dc in each of the next 6 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the first dc. (72 sts) Round 17: Ch 2 (ch 2 does not count as the first dc), dc in each of the next 6 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc dec over the next 2 dc, dc in each of the next 5 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the first dc. (64 sts)! Round 18: Ch 2 (ch 2 does not count as the first dc), dc in each of the next 5 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc; (dc dec over the next 2 dc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, dc dec over the next dc and the top of the next fpdc, fpdc around the same fpdc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the first dc. (56 sts) Round 19 (inner hat band): Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the back loop only of each st around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (56 dc) Fasten off, leaving a 30 yarn tail for sewing. Round 20: Join yarn with a sl st to any unworked front loop on round 19, sl st loosely in the unworked front loop of each st around; join with a sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off.

Thread yarn needle with yarn tail. Fold the inner hat band inside the hat and loosely baste the top of row 19 to the bottom of row 18. !

in the side of each row, sc in the base of each foundation ch, sc in the other side of each row; ch 1, turn. (24 sc) underside of cap

Cap peak!
Holding 2 strands of yarn together, ch 11. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across; ch 1, turn. (10 sc) ! Row 2: 2 sc in the first sc, sc in each of the next 8 sc, 2 sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (12 sc) Row 3: 2 sc in the first sc, sc in each of the next 10 sc, 2 sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (14 sc) ! Row 4: 2 sc in the first sc, sc in each of the next 12 sc, 2 sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (16 sc) Row 5: 2 sc in the first sc, sc in each of the next 14 sc, 2 sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (18 sc) ! Row 6: 2 sc in the first sc, sc in each of the next 16 sc, 2 sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (20 sc) Row 7: 2 sc in the first sc, sc in each of the next 18 sc, 2 sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (22 sc) ! Row 8 (edging worked around 3 sides of the peak): Sc ! With size I hook, ch 22.
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Turn the cap upside down. Place the center of the peak over the center of a panel formed between 2 fpdcs. Sl st the unedged side of the peak (row 7) to the coordinating sl sts on round 20 of the hat. Fasten off. Tack the peak to the cap with one stitch at the red dot. Weave in ends.

Scarf!
Finished size: About 7 1/2 wide x 78 long, including fringe.! Gauge: Rows 1-3 = about 7 1/2 x 2 1/4 Pattern note: The ch 2, turn at the end of each row does not count as the first dc of the next row.

! Row 1: Dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across; ch 2, turn. (20 dc) ! Row 2: Dc in each dc across; ch 2, turn. (20 dc) ! ! Additional rows: Repeat row 2 until the scarf measures 72 long(or the length desired), ending with an odd numbered row. Ch 1, turn at the end of the last row. Next row (back side of scarf): Sc in each dc across; ch 13, turn. (20 sc)

Other end!
With the back side of the scarf facing you, join yarn with a sc in the first st of the foundation ch, sc in each of the remaining 19 foundation chs across; ch 13, turn. (20 sc) Stout fringe: Work as for the stout fringe on the first end.

Happy Crocheting!

Stout fringe

Stout fringe (front side of scarf): Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 11 chs, sc in the first sc on the last row of the scarf, (ch 13, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 11 chs, sc in the next sc on the last row of the scarf) 19 times. Fasten off.

W EARABLES S ECTION 3

Hexagon Boot Slippers

Materials: Worsted weight acrylic yarn in 3 colors! Color A - 4 ounces! Color B - 2 ounces! Color C - 1 ounce (A stiffer yarn, like Red Heart, works best for this project.) Crochet hooks size:! F for small! G for size medium! H for large! I for X-large

H EXAGON B OOT S LIPPERS

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 1999 Priscillas Crochet

Make 6 of these hexagons!

With color B ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first trc; work 17 more trc in ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4. (18 trc) Fasten off color B. ! Round 2: Attach color A with a sl st in any trc; to make beginning puff st ch 2, (yo, insert hook in same st and pull up a loop) 2 times, yo pull through all 5 loops on hook, ch 1; to make remaining puff sts *yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, (yo, insert hook in same st and pull up a loop) 2 times, yo pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch 1* Repeat from * to * 16 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning puff st. (18 puff stitches) Fasten off color A. ! ! Round 3: Attach color C with a sl st in any ch 1 sp; to make beginning cluster ch 2, (yo, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times, yo pull through all 3 loops on hook, ch 2; to make remaining clusters *yo, insert hook in next ch 1 sp, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times, yo pull through all 4 loops on hook, ch 2* Repeat from * to * 16 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning cluster. (18 clusters) Fasten off color C. ! ! ! ! Round 4: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 2 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp; *(3 dc in the next ch 2 sp) 2 times, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, (3 dc in the next ch 2 sp) 2 times, 2 dc in

the same sp as beginning dcs; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (66 dc) Fasten off color B. Round 5: Join color A with a sl st in the joining of round 4, ch 1, 3 sc in the same st, sc in each of the next 10 dc, (3 sc in the next dc, sc in each of the next 10 dc) 3 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. (78 sc) Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sole Make 2!
Ch 11. Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and in each chain across, ch 1, turn. (10 sc) Row 2: Sc across, inserting hook in back loop of row 1 and unworked loop of foundation chain; ch 1, turn. (10 sc) Row 3: Sc across, inserting hook in back loop of row 2 and unworked loop of row 1; ch 1 turn. (10 sc) Rows 4: Repeat row 3, inserting hook in back loop of the previous row and unworked loop of row below; ch 1, turn. (10 sc) Additional Rows: Repeat row 4 until piece measures:! 9 for small! 9 1/2 for medium! 10 for large! 10 1/2 for X-large
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! Last Row: Repeat row 4, inserting hook in BOTH loops of last row, and the back loop of the row below. ! Edging: Continue working in sc around the perimeter of the piece; join with a sl st to the first edging sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly!
Sew or crochet together three hexagons as shown below, then sew or crochet together the two sides marked with an X to form the back seam. Pin the toe of the 3 joined hexagons to the center of one short end of the 9 1/2 rectangle, then pin the bottom of the back seam to the other short end of the same rectangle. Sew or crochet the rectangle to the three joined hexagons all the way around. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Repeat to assemble the second slipper.

Happy Crocheting!

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W EARABLES S ECTION 4

Sock Sparklers
Materials: A few yards of white/gold Knit Cro-Sheen Crochet hook size 4 (1.75 mm) White cotton socks ! Turn sock inside out. Attach thread with a sc at the heel end of the cuff of the sock. Round 1: Work any multiple of 4 sc (counting the joining sc as 1 sc) evenly around the cuff of the sock; join with a sl st in the first sc.

S OCK S PARKLERS
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 2001 Priscillas Crochet

! Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in the next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, (sc in the next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in the next sc, ch 1, skip next sc) around; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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W EARABLES S ECTION 5

Soft Sock Edgings

Materials: DMC Craft Thread (one 10 yd. skein for each sock) Steel crochet hook size 4 (1.75 mm) Cuffed cotton socks. (Alternate thread: size 10 crochet cotton thread) Pattern note: Ribbed cuffs work best. The ribs in the cuffs serve as a stitch guide for evenly spaced stitches. !

Red Socks With White Edging!

Turn sock inside out. Attach thread to hook with a slip knot.!

S OFT S OCK E DGINGS

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt! Copyright 2001 Priscillas Crochet

Round 1: Attach thread with a sc to the heel side of the sock cuff, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) an even number of times around; join with a sl st in the first sc.! Round 2: Sl st in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sl st in the next ch-1 sp) around, ch 1; join with a hdc in the first sl st to form the first ch-3 sp on the next round.! Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc in the next ch3 sp, ch 3) around; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. !

Tan Socks With Beige Edging!

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Turn sock inside out. Attach thread to hook with a slip knot.! Round 1: Attach thread with a sc to the heel side of the sock cuff, ch 2, sc in the side of the last sc, (sc in the sock cuff, ch 2, sc in the side of the last sc) around; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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W EARABLES S ECTION 6

Summer Sling Tote

Materials: Worsted weight yarn. I used a little more than one ball of Aunt Lydias Denim. You can also use ww cotton (Im not sure of the amount, so Id work from a cone). Acrylic isnt recommended for this project, but can be used in a pinch. Crochet hook size H! Additional optional materials: About 1 yd. of cotton lining fabric Large snap set Iron Needle and matching thread ! Gauge: Not important for this project Pattern note: The ch 3 at the end of each row counts as the first dc of the next row.

S UMMER S LING T OTE !

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

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Tote
Ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring. ! Row 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 7 more dc in the ring; ch 3, turn. (8 dc) ! ! Row 2: Dc in the first dc, 2 dc in each remaining dc across; ch 3, turn. (16 dc) ! Row 3: Repeat row 2. (32 dc) ! Row 4: Dc in the first dc and in each dc across, 2 dc in the top of the turning ch; ch 3, turn. (34 dc) (Increase made at each end of the row.) ! ! Row 5: Repeat row 4. (36 dc) ! Row 6: Repeat row 2. (72 dc) ! Row 7: Repeat row 4. (74 dc) ! Row 8: Repeat row 4. (76 dc) ! Row 9: Repeat row 4. (78 dc) ! Row 10: Repeat row 4. (80 dc) ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Row 11: Dc in the first dc (dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc) across, dc in the turning ch; ch 3, turn. (120 dc) Row 12: Repeat row 4. (122 dc) Row 13: Repeat row 4. (124 dc) Row 14: Repeat row 4. (126 dc) Row 15: Repeat row 4. (128 dc) Row 16: Repeat row 4. (130 dc) Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Handle!
Ch 220; being careful not to twist ch, join with a sl st to the first ch. Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each ch around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (220 dc) Round 2: Repeat round 1. Note: Using one ball of the Denim, I only had enough yarn to complete two rows. You may want to just use the two rows, or, if you like, you can use an additional ball of the Denim to complete all 5 rounds. Rounds 3-5: Repeat round 1.
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Assembly!
Iron each crocheted piece to block. If youd like to line your tote, lay the crocheted pieces on the fabric, trace around them, add seam allowance and cut out. Sew the lining together to fit the bag and turn inside out. Sl st row 16 of one of the bag pieces to 130 stitches of row 5 of the handle, then continue working sl sts in the remaining 90 handle sts; join with a sl st to the first sl st; fasten off. Sl st row 16 of the other bag piece to 130 stitches of the free loops of the foundation ch of the handle, then continue working sl sts in the remaining 90 handle sts; join with a sl st to the first sl st; fasten off. Weave in ends. Insert optional lining into bag, and whip st to handle and bag opening. If desired, sew each half of the snap to the inside of bag, behind the beginning ring.

Happy Crocheting!

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S ECTION 7

Three Triangle Babushkas

Materials for each scarf: 1 ball of LusterSheen (or other sport weight yarn) Crochet hook size G (if you crochet loosely you might want to use a smaller hook) ! Gauge is not important. Add or subtract pattern stitch rows until the scarf is the size you desire.

Pink Babushka

T HREE T RIANGLE B ABUSHKAS

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet Starting at the bottom point of the scarf, ch 2. ! Row 1: (Sc, dc, sc) in the 2nd ch from hook; ch 1, turn. (3 sts) ! Row 2: (Hdc, dc) in the first sc, sc in the next dc, (dc, hdc) in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (5 sts)

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! Row 3: (Hdc, dc) in the first hdc, (sc in each dc and dc in each sc) across, (dc, hdc) in the last hdc; ch 1, turn. (7 sts) ! Rows 4-35: Repeat row 3. There should be 71 stitches at the end of row 35 . Do not ch 1, turn at the end of row 35. ! Ties and edging: Ch 50, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc in each of the 71 sts on row 35, ch 50, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc evenly in the sides of the stitches until you reach the bottom point, 3 sc in the bottom point, continue working sc evenly in the sides of the stitches until you reach the base of the first tie; join with a sl st to the base of the first tie. Fasten off. Weave in ends. !

Row 2: Sc in the first sc, ch 1, sc in the ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in the next sc; ch 1, turn. (3 sc)! Row 3: Sc in the first sc, ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 2 times, sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (4 sc)! Row 4: Sc in the first sc, ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) across, sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. (5 sc)! Rows 5-54: Repeat row 4. Each row should have one additional sc. You should have 55 stitches at the end of row 54. Do not fasten off. Ties and edging: Ch 50, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc in each of the 55 sts on row 54, ch 50, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc evenly in the sides of the stitches until you reach the bottom point, 3 sc in the bottom point, continue working sc evenly in the sides of the stitches until you reach the base of the first tie; join with a sl st to the base of the first tie. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Yellow Babushka

Lilac Babushka
Starting at the bottom point of the scarf, ch 2. ! Row 1: (Sc, ch 1, sc) in the 2nd ch from hook; ch 1, turn. (2 sc)!

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Starting at bottom point of the scarf, ch 4. ! Row 1: Work 4 dc in the 4th ch from hook; ch 1, turn. ! Row 2: 2 sc in the first dc, sc in each dc across, 2 sc in the top of the turning ch; ch 3, turn. ! Row 3: Dc in the first sc, dc in each sc across to within last sc, 2 dc in the last sc; ch 1, turn. ! Rows 4-35: (Repeat rows 2-3) 16 times. You should have 73 dc at the end of row 35. Do not fasten off. ! Ties and edging: Ch 50, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc in each of the 73 sts on row 35, ch 50, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc evenly in the sides of the stitches until you reach the bottom point, 3 sc in the bottom point, continue working sc evenly in the sides of the stitches until you reach the base of the first tie; join with a sl st to the base of the first tie. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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W EARABLES S ECTION 8

Womens Gloves
Materials: About 4 ounces of a "soft" worsted weight yarn Crochet hook size G Yarn needle Safety pins Pattern note: Work fairly tightly. If you tend to crochet loosely, use a size F hook.

Pinky (make 2 and mark each as "piece A")!

Ch 70.

W OMEN S G LOVES
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 2000 Priscillas Crochet

! Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 33 chs, sl st in the next ch, sc in each of the last 34 chs; ch 1, turn. (69 sts) Row 2: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sc, dc through both loops of each of the next 22 sc, hdc in the next sc, sc in the next sc, sl st in the next sl st, sc in the next sc, hdc in the next sc, dc in each of the next 22 sc, sc in the back loop only of each of the next 10 sc; ch 1, turn. (69 sts) Row 3: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sts, sc through both loops of each of the next 24 sts, sl st in the next
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sl st, sc in each of the next 24 sts, sc in the back loop only of each of the last 10 sts. (69 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Mark the last st of row 3 with a safety pin. !

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 38 chs, sl st in the next ch, sc in each of the last 39 chs; ch 1, turn. (79 sts) Row 2: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sc, dc through both loops of each of the next 27 sc, hdc in the next sc, sc in the next sc, sl st in the next sl st, sc in the next sc, hdc in the next sc, dc in each of the next 27 sc, sc in the back loop only of each of the next 10 sc; ch 1, turn. (79 sts) Row 3: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sts, sc through both loops of each of the next 29 sts, sl st in the next sl st, sc in each of the next 29 sts, sc in the back loop only of each of the last 10 sts. (79 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Mark the last st of row 3 with a safety pin.

Ring Finger (make 2 and mark each as "piece B")!

Ch 78. ! Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 37 chs, sl st in the next ch, sc in each of the last 38 chs; ch 1, turn. (77 sts) ! Row 2: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sc, dc through both loops of each of the next 26 sc, hdc in the next sc, sc in the next sc, sl st in the next sl st, sc in the next sc, hdc in the next sc, dc in each of the next 26 sc, sc in the back loop only of each of the next 10 sc; ch 1, turn. (77 sts) ! Row 3: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sts, sc through both loops of each of the next 28 sts, sl st in the next sl st, sc in each of the next 28 sts, sc in the back loop only of each of the last 10 sts. (77 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Mark the last st of row 3 with a safety pin. ! ! !

Pointer (make 2 and mark each as "piece D")!

Make the same as the pieces for the ring finger. Mark the last st of row 3 with a safety pin.

Thumb (make 2 and mark each as "piece E")!

Ch 60. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 28 chs, sl st in the next ch, sc in each of the last 29 chs; ch 1, turn. (59 sts) ! Row 2: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sc, dc through both loops of each of the next 17 sc, hdc in the next sc,
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Middle Finger (make 2 and mark each as "piece C")!

Ch 80.

sc in the next sc, sl st in the next sl st, sc in the next sc, hdc in the next sc, dc in each of the next 17sc, sc in the back loop only of each of the next 10 sc; ch 1, turn. (59 sts) ! Row 3: Sc in the back loop only of each of the first 10 sc, dc through both loops of each of the next 17 dc, hdc in the next hdc, sc in the next sc, sl st in the next sl st, sc in the next sc, hdc in the next hdc, dc in each of the next 17 dc, sc in the back loop only of each of the next 10 sc. (59 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Mark the last st of row 3 with a safety pin.

stitches and under the single loops of the foundation chain bases. Sew the first 27 stitches of piece C to the first 27 foundation chain bases of piece B. Sew the first 27 stitches of piece D to the first 27 foundation chain bases of piece C. Sew the first 20 stitches of piece E to the first 20 foundation chain bases of piece D. Step 2

Glove Assembly (make 2)

Step 1

Arrange pieces as shown, with the safety pins on the top right of each piece. (The "wrong" sides of the sc rows and the "right" sides of the dc rows should be facing up. With yarn needle and yarn, and starting at the safety pin ends, sew the first 27 stitches of piece B to the first 27 foundation chain bases of piece A by using a running stitch under both loops of the

With yarn needle and yarn, and starting at the end opposite the safety pins, sew the first 27 stitches of piece B to the first 27 foundation chain bases of piece A by using a running stitch under both loops of the stitches and under the single loops of the foundation chain bases. Sew the first 27 stitches of piece C to the first 27 foundation chain bases of piece B. Sew the first 27 stitches of piece D to the first 27 foundation chain bases of piece C. Sew the first 20 stitches of piece E to the first 20 foundation chain bases of piece D.
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Step 3

Fold glove in half at the sl st's (marked by the letters.) Starting at the wrist end of piece A, sew side seam of glove together, then run the needle through the sl st's at A. Continue sewing down piece A to close that finger, then sew up piece B. Run the needle through the sl st's at B. Continue sewing down piece B to close that finger, then sew up piece C. Run the needle through the sl st's at C. Continue sewing down piece C to close that finger, then sew up piece D. Run the needle through the sl st's at D. Continue sewing down piece D to close that finger, then sew up piece E. Run the needle through the sl st's at E, then sew down the thumb seam to close, finishing at the wrist. Weave in all ends.

Happy Crocheting!
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