Crochet Sweaters and Wraps

A Crochet Shawl

Materials:
  • Yarn: Bernat® Satin (120 g/4.2 oz; 230 m/251 yds) #00432 (Flamingo) 3 balls
  • Crochet Hook: Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 7 sps and 6 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.

Measurements: Approx 57 ins [144.5 cm] wide x 31 ins [78.5 cm] deep.

Instructions:

Note: sp(s) = space(s). Pattern is calculated in spaces throughout.

Ch 201.
1st row: (WS). 1 dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as 1 dc and ch-1 sp). *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from * across. 99 sps. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 4. Miss first ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc) twice. *(Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in next ch-1 sp. Yoh and draw through all 4 loops on hook – cluster made. 1 dc in next dc. (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc) 3 times. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Sl st in first dc. Sl st in next ch-1 sp. Sl st in next dc. Ch 4. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc – beg dec made.
*Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp or cluster. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. Turn. Leave rem sp unworked.
4th row: Beg dec. (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc) twice. *Cluster in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc) 3 times. Rep from * to last 5 ch-1 sps. Cluster in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. (Ch 1.
Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc) 3 times. Turn. Leave rem sp unworked.
Rep last 2 rows until there are 5 ch-1 sps.
Next row: Beg dec. (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc) twice. Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
Next row: Beg dec. Fasten off.

Finishing

Outer Edging: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at top left corner and work 1 rnd sc evenly down side edge, around point, up other side edge and across foundation row of Shawl. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around.
Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Avalon Top

Delicate, beautiful Avalon Top is great to throw on for a trip to the beach. Hone your crochet skills with this free crochet summer top pattern.
MATERIALS
NaturallyCaron.com Spa (75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Bamboo; 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Shown in: #0007 Naturally

 One size US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge. Stitch markers (or safety pins, or scraps of contrasting yarn).

 Yarn needle
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)"/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) cm
Length 22 (22, 22, 22 1/2, 23)"/56 (56, 56, 57, 58.5) cm, measured from center back neck

GAUGE
In single crochet, 15 sts = 4"/10 cm;
One Motif = 5 1/2"/14 cm across at widest point;
In body pattern stitch, 4 repeats = 4"/10 cm and 5 rows = 3 1/2"/9 cm;
In body or sleeve trim, one trim arm repeat = 2 1/2"/6.5 cm wide x 3"/7.5 cm long.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS
Fsc: Foundation single crochet (In this design, Fsc is used to add stitches at the underarms) –
Step 1:Ch 1 as directed, insert hook under the forward 2 loops of the stem of the previous stitch (2 strands just below the top loops of the sc) and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through one loop on hook (the "chain"); yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (the "single crochet").
Step 2:The following stitch is worked under the forward 2 loops of the stem of the previous stitch (into the "chain"). Insert hook into the face of the "chain" and under the nub at the back of the "chain", draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through one loop on hook (the "chain"), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (the "single crochet"). Repeat for the length of underarm as directed.
dtr2tog: Double treble crochet 2 together –[Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in next indicated st and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
tr2tog: Triple treble crochet 2 together –[Yarn over 4 times, insert hook in next indicated st and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 4 times] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

BODY PATTERN STITCH
Pattern Round: Ch 1, 4 sc in beginning ch-sp, (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in each ch-5 sp around, 4 sc in same ch-sp as beginning; join with ch 2, dc in first sc (join counts as beginning ch-sp), do not turn.
Note: Pattern stitch will grow slightly in length and width, and will block to measurements. Garment provides generous amount of stretch when worn.

YOKE
Notes: Yoke is a ring of 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) motifs that are joined to each other as work progresses. Each motif has seven arms that are crocheted and numbered counterclockwise (see diagram). Arms 1 and 2 form the neck edge, arms 3 and 7 are joined to neighboring motifs, arms 4–6 form the lower edge of the yoke.
Tip: To keep the ring of motifs from twisting, use one long scrap of yarn to mark and stabilize the neck edge. After completing First Motif, loop and secure the yarn marker through arms 1 and 2. After joining Motif 2, loop end of yarn marker through arms 1 and 2, and so on.
First Motif
Ch 7; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 21 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc.
Arm 1
Row 1: Ch 8, place marker in first ch from hook.
Row 2 (RS): Work 16 sc over the ch-8 just made, sk first sc of ring, slip st in next sc, turn.
Row 3: Sk slip st, [ch 4, sk next 3 sc of arm, sc in next sc of arm] 4 times, turn. Note: The last sc may be difficult to see because it is squashed; the top loops are just past the marker.
Row 4 (RS): Do not ch 1, work 5 sc in each of the 4 ch-4 sps of arm, sk next sc of ring, slip st in next sc of ring, turn.
Arm 2
Row 1: Sk slip st, ch 8, sk next 6 sc of previous arm, sl st in next sc, turn.
Row 2 (RS):Do not ch 1, work 16 sc in ch-8 just made, slip st in next sc of ring, turn.
Rows 3 and 4: Work same as Rows 3 and 4 of arm 1.
Arms 3–6
Work as for arm 2 four more times.
Arm 7
Rows 1–3: Work same as Rows 1­­–3 of arm 2.
Row 4 (close motif):Do not ch 1, work 5 sc in the next 2 ch-4 sps of arm, 3 sc in next ch-4 sp, insert hook from front to back in marked ch of arm 1, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook to close motif, 2 sc in same ch-4 sp, 5 sc in last ch-4 sp, sk next sc of ring; join with slip st in first sc of ring. Fasten off.
Motifs 2–6 (6, 6, 7, 7)
Note: Motifs are joined to neighboring motifs at the tips of arms 3 and 7 while working the joining row (Row 4). Arrange and join motifs to neighboring motifs as shown in assembly diagram.
Ch 7; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 21 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc.
Arms 1–6
Work as for arms 1–6 of First Motif.
Arm 7
Rows 1–3: Work same as Rows 1­–3 of arm 2 of First Motif.
Row 4 (joining row):Do not ch 1, work 2 sc in first ch-4 sp, insert hook from front to back in 3rd sc at tip of arm 3 of previous motif, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook to join motifs, 3 sc in same ch-4 sp; 3 sc in next ch-4 sp, insert hook from front to back in marked ch of arm 1, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook to close motif, 2 sc in same ch-4 sp, 5 sc in last ch-4 sp, sk next sc of ring; join with slip st in first sc of ring. Fasten off.
Last Motif
Ch 7; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 21 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc.
Arms 1 and 2
Work as for arms 1 and 2 of First Motif.
Arm 3
Rows 1–3: Work same as Rows 1­–3 of arm 2 of First Motif.
Row 4 (joining row) and close motif: Work 2 sc in first ch-4 sp, insert hook from front to back in 3rd sc at tip of arm 7 of First Motif, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook to join motifs, 3 sc in same ch-4 sp; work 5 sc in remaining 3 ch-4 sps, sk next sc of ring; slip st in next sc of ring.
Arms 4–7
Work as for arms 4–7 of Motif 6 (6, 6, 7, 7). Fasten off.

YOKE NECK EDGE
Note: Finishing the neck edge now makes Yoke more stable and allows you to try on and more accurately determine the body length as you crochet.
With RS of Yoke motif ring facing, join yarn with slip st in 3rd sc at tip of any arm 1.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same sc of arm 1, *ch 5, sk next 6 sc of arm 1, dc in next sc, ch 5; sc in 3rd sc at tip of arm 2, ch 1, dtr2tog over 7th sc following last sc made and 8th sc of arm 7 of next motif (8th sc following slip st join), ch 1; continuing on this motif, sc in 3rd sc at tip of arm 1; repeat from * around neck edge of remaining motifs omitting last sc; join with slip st in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc as join, *4 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next dc, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dtr2tog, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc; repeat from * around omitting last sc; join with slip st in first sc—98 (98, 98, 112, 112) sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, working in opposite direction, *rev sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in same sc as beginning. Fasten off.

LOWER YOKE
Note: To keep things neat, it is advisable to weave in all ends now.
With RS of Yoke motif ring facing, and beginning at the tip of any arm 4 (first free arm past motif join) of any motif, join yarn with slip st in 3rd sc at tip of arm 4.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 8 (counts as dc, ch 5), *sk next 6 sc of arm 4, dc in next sc, ch 5; sc in 3rd sc at tip of arm 5, ch 5, sk next 6 sc of arm 5, dc in next sc, ch 5, dc in 3rd sc at tip of arm 6, ch 5, trtr2tog over 7th sc following last dc made and 8th sc of arm 3 of next motif (8th sc following slip st join), ch 5; dc in 3rd sc at tip of arm 4; repeat from * around lower edge of remaining motifs omitting last dc; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch.
Round 2: Ch 1, 6 sc in each ch-5 sp around; join with slip st in first sc—252 (252, 252, 288, 288) sc. Fasten off.
Mark Center Front: Place a marker in any arm 5, in the sc from Round 1 (between 6-sc groups).
Size Small only:
With RS facing, beginning at center front marker, sk next 38 sc; join yarn with slip st in next sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 41 times; join with ch 2, sk last 4 sc, dc in first sc (join counts as beginning ch-sp)—42 ch-sps.
Size Medium only:
With RS facing, beginning at center front marker, sk next 38 sc; join yarn with slip st in next sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, *[ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 4 times, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 11 times*, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice; repeat from * to * once more; ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc; join with ch 2, sk last sc, dc in first sc (join counts as beginning ch-sp)—50 ch-sps.
Size Large only:
With RS facing, beginning at center front marker, sk next 38 sc; join yarn with slip st in next sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, **[ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 4 times, *[ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 3 times, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice; repeat from * once more; [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 3 times**; [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice; repeat from ** to ** once more; ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc; join with ch 2, sk last sc, dc in first sc (join counts as beginning ch-sp)—54 ch-sps.
Size X-Large only:
With RS facing, beginning at center front marker, sk next 44 sc; join yarn with slip st in next sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, *[ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 7 times, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 4 times, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice. [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times*; [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice; repeat from * to * once more; ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc; join with ch 2, sk last sc, dc in first sc (join counts as beginning ch-sp)—58 ch-sps.
Round 4: Work Pattern Round of Body Pattern Stitch.
Size XX-Large only:
With RS facing, beginning at center front marker, sk next 44 sc; join yarn with slip st in next sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, *[ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 7 times, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 4 times, [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times, [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice. [ch 5, sk next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times*; [ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice; repeat from * to * once more; ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next 2 sc; join with ch 4, sc in first sc (join counts as beginning ch-sp)—58 ch-sps.
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in beginning ch-sp, *2 sc in next ch-5 sp, [ch 5, 2 sc in same ch-5 sp] twice, (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in next 9 ch-5 sps, **2 sc in next ch-5 sp, [ch 5, 2 sc in same ch-5 sp] twice; repeat from ** once more, (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in next 16 ch-5 sps*, 2 sc in next ch-5 sp, [ch 5, 2 sc in same ch-5 sp] twice; repeat from * to * once more; (2 sc, ch 5, 2 sc) in same ch-sp as beginning; join with ch 2, dc in first sc (join counts as beginning ch-sp)—66 ch-sps.

BODY—All Sizes
Notes: Work continues in joined rounds with RS always facing.
Divide for Armholes
Round 1: Ch 1, 4 sc in beginning ch-sp, *ch 1, Fsc 8 (8, 8, 12, 12) for underarm, sk next 8 (10, 10, 11, 13) ch-5 sps for armhole*; (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in next 13 (15, 17, 18, 20) ch-5 sps across back; rep from * to * once more for other underarm, (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in next 12 (14, 16, 17, 19) ch-5 sps across front, 4 sc in same ch-sp as beginning; join with ch 2, dc in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 4 dc in beginning ch-sp, *sc in first sc of underarm foundation, [ch 5, sk next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc] 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) times, ch 5, sk next 2 sc, sc in last sc of underarm*, (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in next 13 (15, 17, 18, 20) ch-5 sps; repeat from * to * once more across other underarm, (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in next 12 (14, 16, 17, 19) ch-5 sps, 4 sc in same ch-sp as beginning; join with ch 2, dc in first sc—30 (34, 38, 42, 46) ch-sps.
Rounds 3–17: Work Pattern Round of Body Pattern Stitch 15 times or for desired body length before trim.
Body Trim
Note: Trim is similar to one arm of a motif, with repeats worked sideways around lower edge.
First Trim Arm
Row 1: Ch 1, 4 sc in beginning ch-sp, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 10, place marker in first ch from hook.
Row 2 (RS): Work 20 sc over ch-10 just made, 4 sc in same ch-5 sp of body, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp of body, turn.
Row 3: Ch 4, sk next 11 sc, sc in next sc, [ch 4, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc] 4 times, turn.
Row 4:Do not ch 1, 5 sc in next 5 ch-4 sps, 4 sc in same ch-5 sp of body, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp of body, turn.
Second Trim Arm
Row 1: Ch 10, sk next 15 sc, slip st in next sc, turn.
Rows 2–4: Work Rows 2–4 of first trim arm.
Repeat Rows 1–4 of second trim arm 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) more times around.
Last Trim Arm
Rows 1–3: Work Rows 1–3 of second trim arm.
Row 4 (close trim round):Do not ch 1, 5 sc in next 3 ch-4 sps, 3 sc in next ch-4 sp, insert hook from front to back in marked ch of first trim arm, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook to close trim round, 2 sc in same ch-4 sp, 5 sc in remaining ch-4 sp; join with slip st in first sc of trim. Fasten off.

SLEEVES
With RS facing, join yarn with slip st in 8th (8th, 8th, 12th, 12th) ch of one underarm foundation (this should be the last ch of the underarm foundation).
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in same ch, (4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc) in next 8 (10, 10, 11, 13) ch-5 sps around armhole, sc in first ch of underarm foundation, [ch 5, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch] 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) times; join with ch 2, sk last 2 ch, dc in first sc—10 (12, 12, 14, 16) ch-sps.
Rounds 2–21: Work Pattern Round of Body Pattern Stitch 20 times or until sleeve measures desired length before trim.
Sleeve Trim
Work trim around sleeve edge in the same manner as body trim, working 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) arms. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Work second sleeve on opposite armhole in same manner.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends. Block top, as desired.

Avalon Top Diagram
Avalon Top Diagram 2

Beachy Wrap

Materials:
  • Naturally Caron.com Spa (75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Bamboo; 3 oz/85 g, 251 yds/230 m skein): 3 oz (A), 3 oz (B), 3 oz (C), 6 oz (D), Shown in: #0005 Ocean Spray (A), #0001 Rose Bisque (B), #0008 Misty Taupe (C), #0003 Soft Sunshine (D)
  • One each size US H-8 (5mm), or size to obtain gauge.
  • Yarn needle
Instructions:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Wrap measures approximately 61"/155 cm long x 10"/25.5 cm wide

GAUGE
Using US H-8 (5mm) hook, one square motif = 9 x 9"/23 x 23cm.

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), double treble crochet (dtr)

NOTE
The motifs are joined as you go. Refer to assembly diagram as you make and join motifs, to determine location of current motif.
Intended construction and joining sequence: First make one triangular motif; *make two more triangular motifs, each joined to one side of the previous motif, make a square motif and join two of its sides to the previous motifs; repeat from * 2 more times, make two more triangular motifs, each joined to one side of the previous motif, make a final triangular motif and join two of its sides to the previous motifs.
TRIANGULAR MOTIF (make 10)
  1. With A, chain 4.
     
  2. Row 1 (RS): Work 8 dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch counts as dc), do not turn. Fasten off.
     
  3. Row 2 (RS): Join B with slip st in top of beginning ch, ch 8 (counts as dtr, ch 3 here and throughout), 3 dtr in same st as beginning, dtr in next 3 sts, (3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in next st, dtr in next 3 sts, (3 dtr, ch 3, dtr) in last st, do not turn. Fasten off.
     
  4. Row 3: Join C with slip st in 5th ch of beginning ch-8, ch 8, 3 dtr in same st as beginning, dtr in next 9 sts, (3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space, dtr in next 9 sts, (3 dtr, ch 3, dtr) last ch-3 space, do not turn. Fasten off.

    Note: Complete the appropriate joining row for location of motif.
  5. Row 4 (no sides joined – first triangular motif): Join D with slip st in 5th ch of beginning ch-8, ch 12 (counts as dtr, ch 7), 3 dtr in same st as beginning, dtr in next 6 sts, ch 5, dtr in next 3 sts, ch 5, dtr in next 6 sts, (3 dtr, ch 7, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space, dtr in next 6 sts, ch 5, dtr in next sts, (3 dtr, ch 7, dtr) last ch-3 space. Fasten off.
     
  6. Row 4 (one side joined): Join D with slip st in 5th ch of beginning ch-8, ch 8 (counts as dtr, ch 3), slip st in 4th ch of ch-7 space of adjacent motif, ch 3, 3 dtr in same st as beginning, dtr in next 2 sts, slip st in corresponding 5th dtr of adjacent motif, dtr in next 4 sts of current motif, ch 2, slip st in ch-5 space of adjacent motif, ch 2, dtr in next 3 sts of current motif, ch 2, slip st in ch-5 space of adjacent motif, ch 2, dtr in next 5 sts of current motif, slip st in corresponding 5th dtr of adjacent motif, dtr in next st of current motif, (3 dtr, ch 3, slip st in 4th ch of ch-7 space of adjacent motif (s), ch 3, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space of current motif, dtr in next 6 sts, ch 5, dtr in next 3 sts, ch 5, dtr in next 6 sts, (3 dtr, ch 5, 3 dtr) in next st, dtr in next 6 sts, ch 5, dtr in next sts, (3 dtr, ch 7, dtr) last ch-3 space. Fasten off.
     
  7. Row 4 (two sides joined): Join D with slip st in 5th ch of beginning ch-8, ch 8 (counts as dtr, ch 3), slip st in 4th ch of ch-7 space of adjacent motif, ch 3, 3 dtr in same st as beginning,
     
  8. *dtr in next 2 sts, slip st in corresponding 5th dtr of adjacent motif, dtr in next 4 sts of current motif, ch 2, slip st in ch-5 space of adjacent motif, ch 2, dtr in next 3 sts of current motif, ch 2, slip st in ch-5 space of adjacent motif, ch 2, dtr in next 5 sts of current motif, slip st in corresponding 5th dtr of adjacent motif, dtr in next st of current motif, (3 dtr, ch 3, slip st in 4th ch of ch-7 space of adjacent motif (s), ch 3, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space of current motif; repeat from * once more. Fasten off.

SQUARE MOTIF (make 3)
  1. With A, chain 5; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
     
  2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 more dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—16 dc. Fasten off.
     
  3. Round 2: Join B with slip st in join, ch 5 (counts as dtr here and throughout), dtr in next 2 sts, *(3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in next st, dtr in next 3 sts; repeat from * 2 more times, (3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in next st; join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.
     
  4. Round 3: Join C with slip st in join, ch 5, dtr in next 5 sts, *(3dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space, dtr in next 9 sts; repeat from * 2 more times, (3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space, dtr in next 3 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.
     
  5. Round 4 (two sides joined): Join D with slip st in any ch-3 space, ch 8 (counts as dtr, ch 3), slip st in 4th ch of ch-7 space of adjacent motif, ch 3, 3 dtr in same st as beginning, *dtr in next 2 sts, slip st in corresponding 5th dtr of adjacent motif, dtr in next 4 sts of current motif, ch 2, slip st in ch-5 space of adjacent motif, ch 2, dtr in next 3 sts of current motif, ch 2, slip st in ch-5 space of adjacent motif, ch 2, dtr in next 5 sts of current motif, slip st in corresponding 5th dtr of adjacent motif, dtr in next st of current motif, (3 dtr, ch 3, slip st in 4th ch of ch-7 space of adjacent motif (s), ch 3, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space of current motif; repeat from * once more; **dtr in next 6 sts, ch 5, dtr in next 3 sts, ch 5, dtr in next 6 sts**, (3 dtr, ch 7, 3 dtr) in next ch-3 space; repeat from ** to ** once, 2 dtr in same st as beginning; join with slip st in 5th ch of beginning ch. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends. Block piece to measurements.


Beautiful Crochet Top

Materials:
  • DMC Traditions Crochet Cotton(Art.145) 5712 Cream or choose from any of the other Traditions colors, in the following amounts:
Extra Small — 6 balls or 1800 yards (1645 m)
Small — 6 balls or 2000 yards (1825 m)
Medium — 7 balls or 2600 yards (2375 m)
Large — 9 balls or 3000 yards (2740 m)
  • Steel crochet hook size 7 (1.5 mm)
  • 3.5 yards (3.25 m) 1/8" leather or suede cord
  • 2 bone or wood beads with center hole large enough to thread leather or suede cord
  • Yarn needle
  • Sewing needle and sewing thread to match crochet cotton
Approximate Size of Top upon completion: To fit bust: 30" (34, 40, 44)

STITCH GAUGE:
7 Rows = 2”, 3 completed fan sts = 4.5”

ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = Beginning
ch = Chain
cont = Continue
dec = Decrease
inc = Increase
sc = Single Crochet
sl st = Slip Stitch
sp = Space
st(s) = Stitch(es)
tr = Triple Crochet
pat st = Pattern Stitch

Instructions:

Pattern Stitch:
Row 1: [Tr, ch 1] 3 times in 6th ch from hook, skip 5 ch, sc in next ch, *ch 1, skip 5 ch, in next ch work [tr, ch 1] 7 times, skip 5 ch, sc into next ch, repeat from * to last 6 ch. Ch 1, in last ch, work  [tr, ch 1] 3 times, tr in same ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st tr, *ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 6, skip 3 tr, sc in next tr*, rep from *, end with sc in 4th ch of ch 5 at beg of previous row. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 6, sc in next sc, rep from * across. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 1, in next sc work [tr, ch 1] 7 times, sc in next sc, rep from * across. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 6, skip 3 tr, sc in next tr, ch, sc in next sc, rep from * to end. Turn.
Row 6: Repeat Row 3.
Row 7: Ch 5 (count as tr, ch 1), in 1st sc work [tr, ch 1] 3 times, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 1, in next sc work [tr, ch 1] 7 times, sc in next sc, rep from * to last sc, in last sc work [ch 1, tr] 4 times. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2-7.
Decreasing and Increasing Pattern Stitch:
Note: Unless specified, always decrease from Row 4 of pat st and increase from Row 7 of pat st.
To Decrease at Beginning of Row:
Ch 1, sl st in 9 sts, ch 1, sc in same st as last sl st. Cont in pat st across.
To Decrease at End of Row:
Leave last 9 sts of row unworked, ending row with sc in tr.
To Increase at Beg of Row:
Ch 6, [tr, ch 1] 7 times in 6th ch from hook.
To Increase at End of Row:
Do not turn. Work an additional [tr, ch 1] 3 times in last st, tr in same st. Turn.
Front:
Ch 150(174, 198, 222). Work Row 1 of pat st. 12(14, 16, 18) fan sts across.
Cont in pat st for 3".
Next Row: Dec at beg and end of row.
Next Row: Work in pat st.
Cont in pat st for 4".
Next Row: Dec at beg and end of row.
Next Row: Work in pat st.
Cont in pat st for 4".
Next Row: Dec at beg and end of row.
Next Row: Work in pat st.
Cont in pat st for 4".
Next Row: Inc at beg and end of row.
Next Row: Work in pat st.
Cont in pat st for 4(4, 5, 6)".
Armhole Shaping:
Next Row: Dec at beg and end of row.
Next Row: Work in pat st.
Cont in pat st until 3(3, 6, 9) rows completed.
Neck Shaping: Left Side
Next Row: Work in pat st to fan st at center of row. Turn.
Cont in pat st until 3 rows completed.
Next Row: Dec at neck edge of row.
Cont in pat st for 2.5". Fasten off.
Next Row: Skip 1st fan st at neck edge. Join thread in center of 2nd fan st. Ch 1, and work across in pat st.
Cont in pat st for 2.5".
Next Row: Inc at neck edge of row.
Cont in pat st until an additional 3 rows completed. Fasten off.
Neck Shaping: Right Side
Next Row: Join thread in center fan st on front. Ch 1 and work in pat st across unworked sts of  front.
Work as for Left Side.
Back:
Work same as Front until Armhole Shaping.
Next Row: Dec at beg and end of row.
Next Row: Work in pat st.
Cont in pat st for 8(8, 9, 10)”.
Next Row: Complete 3(4, 5, 6) fan sts on row. Fasten off. Skip 3 fan sts on row. Join thread in next st and work 3(4, 5, 6) fan sts in remaining sts of row.
Sleeve:
Sleeve Bottom: Make 2.
Note: The sleeve bottom is worked in two separate pieces which are then joined.
Ch 54(54, 63, 75) and work in pat st for 4".
Next Row: For 1st sleeve bottom, dec at beg of row and work in pat st across. For 2nd sleeve bottom, work in pat st across and dec at end of row.
Work in pat st until piece measures 11.5". For 1st sleeve bottom, fasten off. For 2nd sleeve bottom, do not fasten off.
Lay sleeve bottoms side-by-side so that the straight edges are parallel.
Next Row: Work in pat st across 2nd sleeve bottom and cont in pat st across 1st sleeve bottom.
Work in pat st until sleeve measures 21".
Shoulder Shaping:
Next Row: Dec at beg and end of row.
Work in pat st for 9 rows.
Next Row: Dec at beg and end of row. Work in pat st for 3 rows. Repeat last 4 rows twice. Fasten off.
Finishing:
Gently press pieces with steam iron. Using crochet cotton and yarn needle:
Sew front and back together at shoulder.
Sew side seams to within 1" of Armhole Shaping.
Sew sleeve seam along inner arm to within 2" of Shoulder Shaping.
Sew sleeve into armhole.
Lightly press all seams.
Trim:
Work 1 round of sc around bottom edge of top, neck opening, and sleeve bottom, making 3 sc in all corners.
Ties:
For sleeves, cut two 42" lengths of leather or suede cord. Knot ends and thread through sleeves at elbow just above sleeve slit.
For neck, cut two 15" lengths of leather or suede cord. Thread bead onto one end and knot as many times as necessary to keep bead on cord. With sewing needle and sewing thread, sew opposite end of cord to neck opening.


 Black Mesh Shawl

Materials:

  • Yarn: Senso Metallics (Article 740), size 3, color # 1404 – 54 balls (100yards/ball)
  • Crochet hook: US C/2 or D/3 (3mm)
  • Optional crochet ball trim - add 5 balls
  • Optional clear 5/16” diameter glue on “jewels” - 95
     
Size: 52” square
Abbreviations:
bo = bobble
ch(s) = chain
dc = double crochet
dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
dc4tog = double crochet 4 together
lp(s) = loop(s)
P-st = pattern stitch
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
t-ch = turning chain
tr = treble
yo = yarn over
* … * = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.
Pattern Stitch:
Start with a treble working the first two lps only, dc3tog including one lp of treble, finish treble, dc 3x around upper part of treble.
Step by step description: With yo twice, insert hook into ch or ch3 sp, yo and draw up 1 lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook, * yo, insert hook into next ch or same sp, yo and draw loop through 2 lps on hook * rep 3 x, yo and draw through 4 lps on hook, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook, yo and draw through rem 2 lps, dc 3x around the top of tr (working sts into ch refers to 1st row only, in subsequent rows all sts are worked into ch3 sp).
Instructions:
With Senso Metallics ch 353.
Row 1: Start a P-st in 6th ch from hook and into next 3chs, * ch3, skip 3 sts below P-st into next 4 chs * rep across to last ch, tr, ch7 & turn.
Row 2: * P-st into ch3 sp, ch3 * ep across, tr into top of t-ch, ch4 & turn.
Row 3: * P-st into ch3 sp, ch 3 * rep across ending with P-st and tr into 4th t-ch, ch 7 & turn.
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until the shawl is square, ending with a row 2.
Fasten off.
Border:
Start away from a corner and attach yarn to the bottom of a treble along a side edge, ch2 and work dc3tog over the treble, * ch2, work 4dc bo into 2nd ch of next row’s t-ch, ch5, sl st into 3rd ch from hook, ch2, work 4dc bo into next ch, ch2, dc4tog over next tr * rep to corner (ch 2, 4dc bo, ch5, sl st into 3rd ch from hook, ch2, 4dc bo) all into top of corner st, continue along top edge ch 2, work dc4tog over ch3 sp, ch2, work 4dc bo into 2nd dc , ch5, sl st into 3rd ch from hook, ch2, work 4dc bo into next st *, rep to corner ending with dc4tog over ch3 sp. Repeat corners and edges to complete round, close with a sl st. Fasten off.
Options:

Bobbles: Make as may as are needed around the border.
Attach yarn with a sl st to a picot along border leaving a long enough tail to weave through the chain sts and into the ball, ch12, holding the chain sts in front of the hook sc 8x into 2nd ch from hook, sc 2x into 1st sc made, sc 2x into next st 7x (16sts), continue to work in spiral rounds and sc 30x, stuff with thread. *sc2tog, sc into next st * rep until ball is closed. Fasten off.
Jewels: glue at regular intervals around the inner edge of the shawl’s border.


Blue Beaded Poncho

Materials:
  • Moda Dea Beadnik, 50 gm – 1.76 oz., 103 yd, #4 medium, Blue Beat
  • Crochet Hook US I, 6.5mm and us K, 7mm
Stitches: Ch – Chain, Slst – Slip Stitch, Sc – Single Crochet, Dc – Double Crochet

Note: Do not count Ch1 at beginning of each row/round as a stitch on first 10 rows.

Size: As a poncho, Adult/teen.  Teens and small sizes can use the poncho as an overskirt.
Instructions:
With I hook, Ch 81
Row 1: Sc in second Ch from hook and in each Ch across, turn (80 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3, Dc in next sc, *Ch 1, skip next sc, Dc in next 2 sc, Repeat from * to end of row, turn (55 dc + 25 sp)
Row 3: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each space across, turn (80 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, Sc in same space and next 2 sc, *Sc in next 17 sc, 2 Sc in next sc, Repeat from *3 times, Sc in last 5 sc, turn, (84 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, Sc in same space, *Sc in next 19 Sc, Sc 2 times in next Sc, Repeat from *3 times, Sc in last 3 sc, turn, (88 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, Sc in same space, Sc in each sc across, turn (88 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, Sc in same space, Sc in next sc *Sc in next 20 Sc, Sc 2 times in next Sc, Repeat from *3 times, Sc in last 2 sc, turn, (92 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, Sc in same space, Sc in next 5 sc *Sc in next 20 Sc, Sc 2 times in next Sc, Repeat from *3 times, Sc in last sc, turn, (96 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, Sc in same space, Sc in next 2 sc, *Sc in next 17 Sc, Sc 2 times in next Sc, Repeat from *4 times, Sc in last 3 sc, turn, (101 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, Sc in same space, Sc in each sc across, turn, (101 sc)
Note: Work in rounds for the rest of pattern joining the end of each round to the top of the first stitch in each round with a slst. All Ch 3 count as first Dc.
Rnd 11: Changing to K hook, Ch 1, Sc in same stitch, sc in next 100 sc, join with a slst in beginning sc (101 sc)
Rnd 12: Ch 3, Dc in next 4 sc, Dc 2 times in next sc, * Dc in next 8 sc, Dc 2 times in next sc, Repeat from * 9 times, Dc in last 5 sc, join with slst in beginning (111 sc)
Rnd 13: Ch 3, *2 Dc in next dc, Ch 1, Skio next dc, Dc in next dc, Repeat from * around, Dc in last dc, join with a slst in beginning ch 3 (106 dc + 35 ch1 sp)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each ch 1 space around, join with a slst in top of sc (141 sc)
Rnd 15: Ch 3, Dc in same st as ch 3, *Ch1, Skip next sc, Dc Ch1 Dc in next sc, Repeat from * to end of round, join with slst to top of ch 3 (140 dc + 70 ch1)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each ch 1 space around, join with a slst in top of sc (210 sc)
Rnd 17: Ch 3, Dc in same st as ch 3, *Ch1, Skip next sc, Dc Ch1 Dc in next sc, Repeat from * to end of round, join with slst to top of ch 3 (210 dc + 106 ch1)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each ch 1 space around, join with a slst in top of sc (316 sc)
Rnd 19: Ch 3, *Ch1, Skip next sc, 1 Dc in next sc, Repeat from * to end of round, join with slst to top of ch 3 (158 dc + 158 ch1)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each ch 1 space around, join with a slst in top of sc (316 sc)
Rnd 21: Ch 3, (**Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 Dc in next sc, Repeat from ** 37 times, then Ch 1, Skip next sc, Dc Ch1 Dc in next sc,) Repeat between (**) 3 more times, Ch 1, Skip next sc, Dc in next sc, Ch 1, Skip next sc, join with slst to top of ch 3 (162 dc + 162 ch1)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each ch 1 space around, join with a slst in top of sc (324 sc)
Rnd 23: Ch 4 (counts as Dc & Sp), Dc in next sc, Ch 1, Skip next sc, Dc in next sc, (**Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 Dc in next sc, Repeat from ** 28 times, then Ch 1, Skip next sc, Dc Ch1 Dc in next sc,) Repeat between (**) 5 more times, Ch 1, Skip next sc, *Dc in next sc, Ch 1, Skip next sc, Repeat 9 times join with slst to top of ch 3 (168 dc + 168 ch1)
Rnd 24: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each ch 1 space around, join with a slst in top of sc (336 sc)
Rnd 25: Ch 4, Skip next sc, *1 Dc in next sc, Ch 1, Skip next sc, Repeat from * to end of round, join with slst to top of ch 3 (168 dc + 168 ch1)
Rnd 26 through 29: Repeat Rnd 24 and Rnd 25, 2 times each. (336 stitches/168 dc + 168 ch1)
Rnd 30: Repeat Rnd 24.
Rnd 31: Ch 3, (**Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 Dc in next sc, Repeat from ** 31 times, then Ch 1, Skip next sc, Dc Ch1 Dc in next sc,) Repeat between (**) 4 more times, Ch 1, Skip next sc, *Dc in next sc, Ch 1, Skip next sc, Repeat from* 1 time, join with slst to top of ch 3 (173 dc + 173 ch1)
Rnd 32: Ch 1, Sc in each dc and each ch 1 space around, join with a slst in top of sc (346 sc)
Rnd 33: Ch 4, Skip next sc, *1 Dc in next sc, Ch 1, Skip next sc, Repeat from * to end of round, join with slst to top of ch 3 (173 dc + 173 ch1)
Rnd 34 through 45: Repeat Rnd 32 and 33 6 times each. (346 stitches/173 dc +173 ch1)
Rnd 46 – 47: Repeat Rnd 32, Fasten off and weave in ends.

Beaded Chain Tie:
Leave a 12 inch tail at beginning of chain and end of chain for beading. With I Hook and leaving tail Ch 190, tie off leaving tail at end.  Thread one tail through small eyed needle.  Using needle string 8 turquoise and 8 brown beads on tail in a pattern of your choice.  Tie off with knot and leave a small tassel of yarn at end.  Weave chain tie in and out of open spaces at collar edge of poncho loosely and tie in bow.  Optional Button: Sew a small matching button to top stitch at neck even with a stitch space on opposite side if desired.

Crochet Shawl for Summer

Materials:
  • Crochet hook: US size K/10.5 (6.5mm); tapestry needle (tn)
  • Caron International’s Feathers (65% acrylic / 35% nylon; 1.75oz / 50g, 70yd / 64m): 8 skeins #0009 Sandpiper
     
Instructions:
GAUGE
In pattern st, 5 [dc, ch 1] and 5 rows = 4"/10 cm
Pattern stitch is very flexible; Gauge is not crucial for this project.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Single crochet (sc)
Triple crochet (tr)
Slip stitch (sl st)
SHAWL
  1. Ch 4; join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
     
  2. Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as tr), work 2 dc, 1 tr in ring, turn—4 sts.
     
  3. Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr, ch 1), work [1 dc in space between sts, ch 1] twice, work [dc, ch 1, tr] in turning ch (inc), turn—5 sts/4 ch-1 spaces.
     
  4. Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as tr ch-1), [dc, ch 1, dc] in first ch-1 space (inc), ch 1, * dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to turning ch, work [dc, ch 1, tr] in turning ch (inc), turn—7 sts/6 ch-1 spaces.
     
  5. Repeat Row 3, increasing 2 sts each row until there are 83 sts/82 ch-1 spaces; do not break yarn, turn.
SHELL EDGING
Continuing along upper edge, ch 1, work 1 sc in first ch-1 space, * 3 dc in next ch-1 space, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to turning ch, end 1 sc in turning ch; do NOT break yarn, do NOT turn.

FRINGE
Ch 15, sc in same space as last sc (turning ch); continuing along side edge, * ch 15, sc in next space; repeat from * around, working [ch 15, sc in beginning ring] twice to turn the corner; join with a sl st to first sc of Shell edging.
Fasten off.

Flower Triangle Shawl

 

 

MATERIALS:

  • Yarn: Caron International's Simply Soft  (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein): 24 oz (4 skeins) Shown in: #9913 Lt. Country Blue
  • Hook: One size US H-8 (5mm), or size to obtain gauge
  • Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: approximately 76"/193cm across upper edge x 38"/96.5cm long, excluding fringe

GAUGE: In Mesh st, 8 mesh sts (dc, ch) and 8 rows = 4"/10cm. Gauge is not critical for this project.

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch): Begin by making a slip knot on your hook. * Wrap the yarn around the hook (yarn over) and pull up a loop, [draw the yarn through the loop on the hook to form the first chain]. Repeat from * for number of chains required. Note: The loop on the hook is not included when counting the number of chains.
Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and draw through two loops on hook] twice.
Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.
Reverse single crochet (Rev sc): Work as single crochet except, work across the row from left to right instead of right to left.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.
Slip Stitch (slip st): Insert hook in the stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over hook two times, insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and draw through two loops] three times.

SHAWL
Beginning at upper edge, chain 246.
Row 1: Dc in sixth ch from hook (counts as first mesh st), * ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in the next ch; repeat from * across, turn—121 mesh sts.
Row 2: Decrease 1 mesh st at each side as follows: Slip st in first ch-1 space and in the next dc, ch 4 (counts as first mesh st), * dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to last mesh st, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked, turn—2 mesh sts decreased; 119 mesh sts remain after Row 2.
Repeat Row 2 until one mesh st remains.
Fasten off.
Edging: With RS facing, join yarn at upper right-hand corner.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc evenly around entire edge of shawl, working 3 sc in remaining next 2 corners, end work 2 sc in same st as first sc,  join with a slip st to first st; do NOT fasten off.
Row 2: With RS facing, working from left to right, work 1 row Rev sc across upper edge of Shawl.
Fasten off.

FLOWERS (make 3 of each type)
Flower 1 
Chain 5; join with a slip st to form ring.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 12 sc in ring, join with a slip st to first sc—12 sc.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in same sc, work 2 dc in each sc around, join with a slip st to third ch of beg ch-3—24 dc.
Round 3: Slip st between the 2 dc; ch 1, sc in same space; ch 3, skip next 3 dc; * sc in space between last dc skipped and the next dc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st to first sc—8 sc/ch-3 spaces.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same sc, in next ch-3 space work [hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc] for petal, * sc in next sc, work petal in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, join with a slip st to first sc—8 petals.
Fasten off.
Flower 2
Chain 4; join with a slip st to form ring.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 12 sc in ring, join with a slip st to first sc—12 sc.
Round 2: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), * skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, 3 ch; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc—6 dc/ch-3 spaces.
Round 3: Work [sc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, sc) in each ch-3 space around, join with a slip st to first sc—6 petals.
Fasten off.
Flower 3
Chain 4; join with a slip st to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 7 (counts as sc, ch 6), sc in ring, work [ch 6, sc in ring] 5 times, join with a slip st to first ch of beginning ch—6 ch-6 spaces.
Work remaining rounds without joining at the end of each round.
Round 2: Slip st in each of the next 3 ch, work [ch 4, sc in next ch-6 space] 6 times—6 ch-4 spaces.
Round 3: Work [ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-4 space, sc in next sc) 6 times.
Round 4: Work [ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-4 space, sc in each of the next 2 sc, skip 1 sc] 6 times.
Round 5: Work [ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-4 space, sc in each of the next 3 sc, skip 1 sc] 6 times.
Fasten off.
Flower 4
Chain 4; join with a slip st to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 6] 8 times, join with a slip st to first sc—8 ch-6 spaces.
Round 2: In ch-6 space work [ch 4, 3 tr, ch 4, slip st), * slip st in next ch-6 space, work [ch 4, 3 tr, ch 4, slip st) in same space; repeat from * around—8 petals.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Block pieces lightly. Attach the Flowers to Shawl in groups of 4, one group on each corner area of shawl or as desired.  Using yarn needle, weave in ends.
Fringe
Cut strands 12" long. Holding 3 strands together, fold fringe in half. Using crochet hook, * insert hook from WS to RS into first st at upper corner, pull through loop, insert ends into loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from *, working a fringe approx every 1/2" along the 2 sides of Shawl; leave upper edge without fringe.

Open Pattern Poncho

MATERIALS
  • Bernat Satin (Solids 100 g/3.5 oz) 04011(Sable)
  • Sizes XS/M–3 balls; L/2XL–4 balls; 3XL/5XL–5 balls
  • Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
MEASUREMENTS
To finish bust measurement
  • Extra Small-Medium 28-38 ins [ 71-96.5 cm ]
  • Large-2XLarge 40-50 ins [ 101.5-127 cm ]
  • 3XLarge-5XLarge 52-62 ins [ 132-158 cm ]
Finished length between neck edge and bottom (excluding fringe)
  • Extra Small-Medium 15½ ins [ 39.5 cm ]
  • Large-2XLarge 19¼ ins [ 49 cm ]
  • 3XLarge-5XLarge 22 ins [ 56 cm ]
GAUGE:
17 sts and 6 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.
INSTRUCTIONS
Front and Back (make alike)
Ch 58.
1st row: (WS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. 57 sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each of next 3 sc. Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc.* Rep from * to * 4 times more. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc. (1 dc. Ch 3. 1 dc) in next sc for center V-point. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc. Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. Rep from * to * 4 times. 1 dc in each of next 4 sc. Turn. 57 sts.
3rd row: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). *3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. * Rep from * to * to ch-3 sp of center V point. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Rep from * to * to end of row. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2.* Rep from * to * to ch-3 sp of center V-point. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Rep from * to * to end of row. 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-5. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 8 (10-12) times more, working increases as established. 20 (24-28) rows in total.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew side seams.
Drawstring: Make a chain 50 ins [127 cm] long. Fasten off. Beg at center Front, weave drawstring through ch-2 sps at neck edge.
Fringe: Cut yarn 12 ins [30.5 cm] long. Take 3 strands tog, fold in half and knot into each ch-2 sp across lower edge of poncho. Trim fringe evenly.


Pineapple Lace Shawl

Materials:

  • Yarn: Caron International's Simply Soft Eco (80% Acrylic, 20% NatureSpun™ Polyester): 10 oz #0034 Black
  • Crochet Hook: One size US J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.
  • Yarn needle

Finished Size:  approximately 48"/122 cm wide x 24"/61 cm long

Gauge:
In pattern stitch, 23 sts and 3 rows = 4"/10 cm. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Sitches:
Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (slip st), treble crochet (tr)

Special Terms:
Beg-trCl: Beginning treble cluster—Ch 4, yarn over twice, insert hook in indicated stitch and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (2 loops on hook); yarn over twice, insert hook in same stitch and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (3 loops on hook); yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
trCl: Treble cluster—Yarn over twice, insert hook in indicated stitch and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (2 loops on hook); *yarn over twice, insert hook in same stitch and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice; repeat from * once more; yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Beg-trCl shell: Beginning treble cluster shell—(Beg-trCl, ch 3, trCl) in indicated stitch.
trCl shell: Treble cluster shell—(trCl, ch 3, trCl) in indicated stitch.
trCl shell-inc: Treble cluster shell increase—([trCl, ch 3] twice, trCl) in indicated stitch.
picot: Ch 6, sl st in top of last st made.


Instructions:


Ch 10; taking care not to twist ch, join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), work 22 tr in ring, turn—23 tr.
Row 2: Beg-trCl in first tr, *ch 3, skip next tr, trCl in next tr; repeat from * across, working last trCl in top of turning ch, turn—12 clusters.
Row 3: Beg-trCl in first trCl, *ch 2, tr in next ch-3 space, ch 2, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn—12 clusters and 11 tr.
Row 4: Beg-trCl in first trCl, *ch 3, tr in next tr, ch 3, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 5: Beg-trCl in first trCl, *ch 4, tr in next tr, ch 4, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 6: Beg-trCl in first trCl, *ch 5, tr in next tr, ch 5, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 7: Beg-trCl shell in first trCl, *ch 4, tr in next tr, ch 4, trCl shell in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn—12 shells and 11 tr.
Row 8: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 5, trCl in next trCl, *ch 3, tr in next tr, ch 3, trCl in next trCl, ch 5, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn—24 clusters and 11 tr.
Row 9: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 9, trCl in next trCl, *ch 3, tr in next tr, ch 3, trCl in next trCl, ch 9, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 10: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 5, sc in 5th ch of next ch-9 space, picot, ch 5, trCl in next trCl, *picot, trCl in next trCl, ch 5, sc in 5th ch of next ch-9 space, picot, ch 5, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * across, turn—24 clusters.
Row 11: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 5, 6 tr in next picot, ch 5, *trCl shell in next picot, ch 5, 6 tr in next picot, ch 5; repeat from * across to last trCl, trCl in last trCl, turn—11 shells, 2 clusters and 12 6-tr groups.
Row 12: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 5, sc in next tr, [ch 6, sc in next tr] 5 times (beginning of pineapple), ch 5, *trCl shell in ch-3 space of next trCl shell, ch 5, sc in next tr, [ch 6, sc in next tr] 5 times, ch 5; repeat from * across to last trCl, trCl in last trCl, turn—11 shells, 2 clusters, and 12 pineapple beginnings.
Row 13: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 6, [sc in next ch-6 space, ch 6] 5 times, *trCl shell in ch-3 space of next trCl shell, ch 6, [sc in next ch-6 space, ch 6] 5 times; repeat from * across to last trCl, trCl in last trCl, turn.
Row 14: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 6, skip next ch-6 space, [sc in next ch-6 space of pineapple, ch 6] 4 times, *trCl shell in ch-3 space of next trCl shell, ch 6, skip next ch-6 space, [sc in next ch-6 space of pineapple, ch 6] 4 times; repeat from * across to last trCl, trCl in last trCl, turn.
Row 15 (trCl shell increase row): Beg-trCl shell in first trCl, ch 6, skip next ch-6 space, [sc in next ch-6 space of pineapple, ch 6] 3 times, *trCl shell-inc in ch-3 space of next trCl shell, ch 6, skip next ch-6 space, [sc in next ch-6 space of pineapple, ch 6] 3 times; repeat from * across to last trCl, trCl shell in last trCl, turn—11 shell increases, 2 shells, and 12 pineapples.
Row 16: Beg-trCl in first trCl, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, trCl in next trCl, ch 6, skip next ch-6 space, [sc in next ch-6 space of pineapple, ch 6] twice, *[trCl in next trCl, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3] twice, trCl in next trCl, ch 6, skip next ch-6 space, [sc in next ch-6 space of pineapple, ch 6] twice; repeat from * across to last shell, trCl in next trCl, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, trCl in last trCl, turn—37 clusters, and 12 pineapples.
Row 17: Beg-trCl in first trCl, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] twice, ch 3, trCl in next trCl, ch 3, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-6 space (pineapple point), ch 3, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 3, **trCl in next trCl, *[ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] twice, ch 3, trCl in next trCl; repeat from * once more, ch 3, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-6 space (pineapple point), ch 3, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 3; repeat from ** to last 2 trCl, trCl in next trCl, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] twice, ch 3, trCl in last trCl, turn.
Row 18: Ch 5, sc in next ch-space, *ch 3, sc in next ch-space; repeat from * across skipping all trCl  to last trCl, ch 3, slip st in last trCl, turn.
Do not fasten off.
Edging
Note: Work edging around entire shawl as follows:
Row 1: Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 space, *ch 3, sc in next ch-space; repeat from * across, ch 3, sc in same (last) ch-space again (for corner); pivot to work along top edge,  **ch 3, sc in end of next row; repeat from ** across working (sc, ch 3, sc) in center of beginning ring; ch 3, join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-5, do not turn.
Row 2: Beg-trCl in same st as join; *ch 3, slip st in next ch-3 space, ch 3, trCl in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across to opposite top corner, ending with ch 3, sl st in corner ch-space; working along top edge, work 3 sc in each ch-space across; join with slip st in Beg-trCl. Fasten off.

Finishing
Using yarn needle, weave in ends. If desired, block lightly.