HITE BONUS! CHRISTMAS QUICKIES to WARNING! pda % ¢ Halloween ae felis ie WARMUP to © a WINTER ‘in-- a ® eddie Jee eA Bedspread i) Distinction‘ARTPRODUCTION DIRECTOR a atiem FM ‘TYPOGRAPHY Diane & Schutes [ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Barbara Sear ‘ADVERTISING SALES Rabin Decto| povreaasy? "914-760-0061 PROMOTION Michéla Gibert ‘rRCULATION MANAGER (CROCHET EANTASY® 1S A REGISTERED “TRADEMARK OF ALLAMERICAN GRAFTS, RC: is issue of Crochet Fantasy® makes your transition from autumn to winter a positive experience. As the vibrant fall spectrum begins to fade, preserve that richness and wonder of color by crocheting, then wearing our ‘Autumn Twilight Sweater right through the whiteness of winter. with dash’ and sophistication, this sweater goes far beyond functional to - purely fashionable! Or, greet the fluctuating temperatures of the changing seasons with Matchmates, a perfect car- digan and vest duo for layered dressing. For nippy nights that require a fleecy touch, rno-sew robes are your answer. Whether you're looking for casual comfort, eye-catching classics or simple elegance, Crochet Fantasy helps you live the season in style! In anticipation of October's main event, we've included special treats (so no tricks, please! for litte goblins, With the presentation of Punkinhead and his huggable monster friend, we wish you a safe and happy Halloween. ‘AS winter begins reaching out her frosty fingers, refuge is sought in the warmth of our homes. To enhance that cozy feeling, decorate freely with delicate doilies. Or pethaps an iniannspired aghan your choice fr chasing the chill Looking for er projects to fill those blustery days? Take a peek at a couple of vintage favorites itso end Lace enge 2. onthe Seasonal Genoation (page Sth Sure wianery weather the winter! Let's not forget what's coming sooner than we think -Christmas! Knowing that we all have hard-to-buy-for people on our holiday lists, Crochet Fantasy presents ten ideal solutions to gift-giving dilemmas. Each of our Christmas quickies is sure to please someone you know. Plus, for your benefit, each can be made in litte time at a mod- est cost! So get busy! 3% Wrap up a wreath to ring out good cheer $f Stuff a stocking ‘with small jellies and jams for the family connoisseur 4% Give the glitter of gold toa fashionsconscious fiend Make a present of placemats to grace holiday tables year after year 3% « Happy crocheting, C Oo N T N FASHIONS PAGE TOYS PAGE 1 Matchmatess..ssseceeeeree 4 12 Little Monster ..eeeeceseeeeT2 2. Positively Pewter 1B Punkinhead .... 2.62... 20 1B 3. Octoberfest Tunic... - 4 Woolly Vest... $gres el, 5 Bluer Than Blue 6 Autumn Twilight .- 7 Fleecy Robes... iRISTMAS ITEMS FOR THE HOME 45 Candle Ornament. 49 8 fall Favorite Filet ...... 9. Itsy Bitsy Border . 10 Bountiful Border . 11 Pineapple Twist . Ruffle & Ribbon Stocking . - .50 17 Welcome Wreath .. “31 18 Sparkle Plenty Purse........52 19 Golden Glitter Belt 52 44 Indian Pottery Aighan.......13 20 Holiday Towel Holder... °- 153 25. Diamonds & Lace . 37 21 Snowball Towel Trim . 53 26 Deer Doily .... 22 Festive Trim. 53 2 Seasonal Sensation . 59 23 Stocking Stuffer Placemats ..54 28 North Star Doily 60 24 Christmas Bib Border.......55 29 Treasure Trove Doily 2:61 so 5 UPPL 7 30 Windmill Motifs 62 ae 31 Fireside Ferris Wheel « 6 S +189 §8XO*%1OXS] [55 “CHAIN MATL Last year at this tine, Crochst Fantasy introduced you to Caps For Kids, Since colder weather 's fast approaching, we decided to invte our readers to participate again and to farilarize new readers with th worthwhile project. Caps For Kids was sartad in 1984 by Yarn County of Denuile, Calfornia, a yarn shop tn the Sen Francisco Bay Area. The goal ofthis orgeniation isto cover the chily heads o ll underprivileged ‘hilren throughout the United States. Thay do this by asking warm-hearted people, ike you, to donate Wwatm winter hats wheh they, In turn, dsiibute at Christmas In 1986, Caps was able to cisibute 6000 wooly hats. 1987 brought an explosion of generosty with a 43,822 tly. We are sure that your participation in this program helped Caps reach this presive 1987 total: We recerty received a note frm Caps offal Bornie Greene, stetng: “Your [Crochet Fontary] articles in 1986 did so much for Caps For Kids. Many of those who discovered Caps on your ‘pages are sil sending has. Thanks again” Although Bonnie was thanking us, it has been through your ‘etfs that Caps isso success If you would lke to lend a helping hand to our county’s needy children this year, get your crochet hooks or kniting needles ready. Dig out your leftover yarns and make a cap or more. You may we ‘your oun faverte pater or follow our directions on page 47. Send your finished cap) labeled ith yout name and address to Yarn Country, 1701 Wilow Pass Road *E. Concord. CA 94520 or ask your Toeal retailer if they are a paripating store, in which case you can donate your capt) directly to your ‘tore. If they have not heard about Caps For Kis, show them this magazine. Perhaps they wil regisie! Each cap wil be presented to @ needy chi tagged es coming from "Caps For Kids and crocheted (or Feta) by ‘Stores may register to accept Caps For Kids donations by sending for an information package. Send $2.50 to cover postage and handling to Yarn Country (same address as above) include your (continued on page 47) (CROCHET FANTASY’S | HOME DECORATING SPECIAL FEATURING: The Ultimate Oval Tablecloth ‘Afghans and Pillows * Kitchen Crochet Delicate Accents for Every Room and Sweaters too! Don't Miss Crochet Fantasy’s January Issue, on sale November 29th STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS approx approximately pat pattern bp back loop only Pop. popcorn BP de Back Post double crochet rem remaining, beg beginner (ing) rep repeat bet between rib ribbing ey chain md round de double crochet ra single crochet dec decrease (s) (4) (ing) sist slip stiten dtr double treble crochet sts) stitch (3) foll following 0g together fip {ront loop only treble crochet FP de Front Post double crochet trtr treble treble crochet de half double crochet ye yarn over hook ine increase (5) () (ing) CE DDO SOURCES OF SUPPLY Here ate the names, addresses and tele- hone numbers of the yarn companies ‘whose products are featured inthis issue. ‘of Crochet Fantasy®. | you have dfficul ty obtaining their yarns mn your area all ‘or write to them for purchasing informa- tion, Names marked with an asterisk () ate direct mail order sources. 8. Blumenthal & Co, In. (Sheps Coat) PO. Box 798 Shawnee, KS 66201 Caron international Consumer Service Dept ‘Ave. E. it Street Rochelle IL 61068, 800-435.2938 Coats & Clark * Consumer Service Dept. #£39 PO. Box 1919 ‘Toccoa, GA 30577 DMC iby maid: Craft Gallery, Ltd. * PO. Box 319 Salem, MA 01971-8319 ‘American Needlewoman * desk LV 804 Ponn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 18222 11800327¥ARN Susan Bates, Inc. (Anchor, Cotton Club, Patons) 212 Middlesex Ave. Chester, CT 06412 203.526.5381 CD @TD PHOTO CREDITS Photography on pages 443,15 50-55 and 5259 by O’Brien & Mayor at the homes ‘Jack & Irma Smith and Gerald & Janice Chandler; styling by Mimi. Photograph ‘on page «8 provided by Susan Bates, Inc (Our special tanks to Our model for this Issue, Janette Jenkins and Ross Smith, a) SHOP OWNERS 1o carry CROCHET FANDSY in your shop, pleate wee: Dealer inquire, ace Conners, Dt, PO. Box 604, Bellman, M0803 or cll (609) ss14930, C&DD 748 CROCHET STITCHES Chain Stiteh (ch) lL ame a es OS yar trough ioopon Fook (eh 1). 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Step 2: Ineort hook in third ch land through back joop o si (ictured here as sc), yo, dram ‘yarn through st and 2 loops on hook (= st Reverse sc ‘Stop 1: With right sido facing, insert hook in next st 10 the tight. ‘Step 2: Yo, draw yarn through a. ‘Step 3: Yo, draw yarn dough 2 loops on hook (1 reverse sc) Step 4: Rep from Step 1 forre- quires number of sts. Half Double Crochet (hic) ‘Step 1:Y, inser hook in fourth ch fom hook. ‘Step 2: Yo, draw yarn through st. y0, raw through 3 feons on hook (1 he, \ of Beg Step 3: Yo, insert hook in next st, rep from Step 2for required number of st. Double Crochet (do) ‘Step 1: Yo, Insert hook in ttn ch from hook \\ ‘Step 2: Yo, draw yarn through 1, yo, draw yam through 2 loops on hook. ‘Step 3: Yo, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (t de). wall ‘Stop 4: Yo, Insart hook in next Si, rep trom Step 2 for required ‘umber of st. Cros SRR OY Treble Crochet (tr) Stop 1: Yo (wco), Insert nook in Shah ch from hook RAE ye £ ‘Step 2: Yo, draw yarn through ft, * yo, draw yam through 2 Taops'on hook +, ap from * 1 once. abt ‘Step 9: Yo, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (7 tr AN % Step 4: Yo (ice), ingort hook in next si, 9p from Stop 2 for required fumber of st.