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Dear Crocheter,

Welcome to this new and exciting first issue of Crochet and Craft Magazine!

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Featured Projects
Winter 2013
5 Crochet Edgings

9 Valentine’s Hearts

21 Best Free Patterns

on the web

22 Meet Janine
Holmes

27 Easter Bunnies
Little Owl
Video Tutorials Fingerless
Gloves p. 36
6 Leaping Stripes and
Blocks Blanket

9 Crochet Heart
Baby Blankets Home Decor
Felicity 6 Leaping Stripes 9 Crochet Heart
and Blocks Felicity
9 Cornered Hearts Blanket
Square 9 Cornered Hearts
11 Chevron with Square
9 Crochet Heart Straight Sides
Bunting 9 Crochet Heart
14 Cream Gentle Bunting
27 Crochet Blankie Zig-Zag Blanket
Lovie Bunnie 27 Crochet Blankie
Lovie Bunnie
27 Conejo Amigurimi
Headwraps
(Spanish) 18 Cara Headband 27 Conejo Amigurimi
(Spanish)
29 Easiest Headwrap
Ever 27 Crochet Bunny

32 Crochet Cable
Headband Quick Projects
36 Little Owl
Fingerless Gloves

44 Nesting Rainbow
Owls

49 Crochet a purse
On the cover with a lining and
Cover photo taken by Corianne Photography zipper
Crochet design by RAKJ Patterns
RAKJ Patterns are available on Etsy
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Table Runner
by Repeat Crafter Me
http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/
2012/11/table-runner-using-
sharp-crochet-hook.html

Quick and Easy Edging Patterns

by Petals to Picots
http://www.petalstopicots.com/2012/04/
quick-and-easy-crocheted-blanket-edging-patterns/

Little Crochet Edging Pattern

by Easy Makes Me Happy
http://easymakesmehappy.blogspot.com
/2011/09/crochet-edging-patterns.html
LEAPING STRIPES AND BLOCKS
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by Tamara Kelly
www.mooglyblog.com
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Crochet Heart Felicity

by Crochet Geek
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=_ywEWexLT1w

Cornered Hearts Square

by bethintx1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXvzgZG9xpM

Crochet Heart Bunting

by Happy Berry Crochet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=WkA3ontWMnA
 CHEVRON BABY BLANKET
{with straight edges}
by www.eatknitanddiy.com

finished size: 28 x 36

Supplies:
-4 skeins worsted weight yarn, 2 of each color (I used Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn in soft fern and
aran.)
-size H hook

Abbreviations:
SC- single crochet
CH- chain
SK- skip

gauge: 25 stitches=1 peak=4″

To make gauge: make a 51 stitch chain(this will make a two peak gauge. To make a single peak gauge, chain
26 stitches, do not skip the 2 stitches in the pattern, SK 1 stitch, SC 1 stitch.).

Row 1: SK 1st stitch from hook, then * 1 SC in then next 11 chain stitches, 3 SC in the next chain stitch, 1 SC
in the next 11 chain stitch, SK 2 stitches. Repeat from * to last SC of 11 stitches, SK 1 stitch, SC 1 stitch.

Row 2: Ch 1, then repeat as above from *.

Pattern:
Chain 151 stitches.

SK 1 chain from hook, *SC in next 11 stitches, 3 SC in the next stitch, 1 SC in next 11 stitches, SK 2 stitches. Repeat
from* until the last SK 2 stitches. Instead, SK 1, I SC, CH 1 and turn.

Repeat for 10 rows, or until color reaches desired height. I made my color blocks 2″ tall, 10 rows each. Switch to 2nd
color and repeat. Do this until your blanket measures approximately 36″ long. I had 11 rows total, 6 of the green color,
and 5 of the white.

Tie off your yarn, and weave in your ends. Your blanket will now have sharp points lining the top and bottom edge.

To fill in the triangles:

Starting on the right edge, SC in each stitch to the inside corner.

Slip stitch to join left edge.

SC along row you just made to 2nd to last stitch, SK 1, SC 1, then CH 1 and turn.

SK 1 stitch, then SC into 2nd stitch and continue to end or row.

Slip stitch into the left side of row.

Continue until the triangle space is filled.

To do the 4 half triangles on the ends:

Work 1st row SC to 2nd to last stitch, SK 1, SC last stitch, CH 1 and turn.

SK 1 stitch, SC to 2nd to last stitch, SK 1, SC 1, CH 1 and turn.

Continue until 1 stitch remains. Tie off.

This method of filling in the triangles will give you a slightly bowed effect. To counter it, I stitched tight. A smaller
hook would probably do it, too.
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To finish the blanket:

Start in 1st stitch on one side and SC in each stitch along the side. When you get to the corner stitch, SC 3
times into the stitch. Then SC along the next side of blanket. Continue until you have gone around entire
edge of blanket. CH 1, then repeat so you have 2 rows of single crochet edging your blanket.

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 CREAM GENTLE ZIG ZAG
{BABY BLANKET} by HanJan

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HanJan Crochet Patterns
Creative crochet patterns with a twist.

Designs that blend tradition with fresh, fun ideas.

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THE “CARA” HEADBAND
by homesweethomebodies.etsy.com
Supplies Needed:
Yarn: Chunky Yarn (Yarn pictured is Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn).
Hook Size: N-13/9.00mm
Button: 1 inch button in coordinating color
5 Large Pearl Beads
5 Medium or small pearl beads
Needle and Thread in coordinating color

Headband Instructions:
1- Make a slip knot, with a 2” tail
2- Ch 4, join into a loop (this will be the button hole)
Rows 1 & 2: Ch 1, 2 sc
Row 3: Ch 1, 4 sc (Increase stitches by adding one extra stitch on each end of the row)
Row 4: Ch 1, 4 sc
Row 5: Ch 1, 6 sc (Increase stitches by adding one extra stitch on each end of the row)
Row 6: Ch 1, 6 sc
Rows 7-28 (21 Rows***): Ch 2, 2 dc into same stitch, skip 2 stitches, then in 3rd stitch, do 1 sc, and 2 dc. Skip 2
stitches, and in the very last stitch do 1 sc.
Rows 29 & 30: Ch 1, 6 sc
Row 31: Ch1, skip first stitch, 4 sc (skipping second to last stitch, with 4th stitch in the last stitch)
Row 32: Ch1, 4 sc
Row 31: Ch 1, skip first stitch, 1 sc, skip a stitch, and 1 sc in the last stitch.
Row 32: Ch 1, 2 sc
3- EDGING: Ch1, and do a border all the way around the outside of the headband using a sc stitch, making sure
to keep it even and flat. Finish it by joining your last sc with your first sc using a slipstitch. Do one more chain, and
pull yarn tight to make a knot. Clip the loop and weave the end into the headband using your crochet hook or a yarn
needle. Weave in the 2” tail of yarn from the slip knot from step 1.
4- Sew the button on the pointed end of the headband .

***This part of the headband pattern can be adjusted to fit various head sizes – do more rows for a larger head, or
less rows for a smaller head. Each row will add about 1/2 inch.
Finished headband according to this pattern is 21” in length, and almost 4.5” in width.

homesweethomebodies.etsy.com
Flower instructions:
1- Row 1: Ch 5, join ends into a circle by doing a slipstitch into the first chain.
Row 2: Ch 2, and do 9 sc into the center of the circle. Join last sc with the first stitch (the chain 2)
with a slipstitch.
Row 3: *Chain 2, 3 dc in next stitch, chain 2, slipstitch into the next stitch.* This is your first petal.
Repeat instructions between * * until you have a total of 5 flower petals.
2- Do one extra chain, pull it through till it is 2” tall, and cut it at the top of the loop. Pull it tight,
and weave in the ends with a yarn needle or your crochet hook.
3- Finishing:
a. Sew Large and medium-sized pearl beads in alternating pattern at the base of the petals (as
pictured)
b. Sew flower to headband, being sure to keep stitches hidden from the outside.

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crochet patterns
homesweethomebodies.etsy.com
by Home Sweet
Home Bodies!
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The Eloise Baby Sweater by moogly

http://www.mooglyblog.com/eloise-baby-sweater/

Perenni Hat by Addydae Designs

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/perenni

Crochet Bobble Beard by Topsy Turvy

http://www.imtopsyturvy.com/crochet-bobble-beard
-pattern-multiple-sizes/
 {meet the designer}
Q&A WITH JANINE HOLMES
MOJI-MOJI DESIGN
Why do you design crochet patterns?
I've always loved anything to do with yarn,
fiber and fabric ever since I can remember.
It's only recently however that I have become
tangled up (quite literally sometimes!) with
crochet. Having started out learning the basics
from books and You Tube videos I found that
it was one of those hobbies that was really
difficult to put down, so in order not to have to
put it down too often I decided to try to make
a modest living out of it by designing my own
patterns. I love designing patterns for toys and
dolls because it indulges the little kid part of
my personality, the part of me that still loves a
bit of make -believe and magic, cuteness and
fun.
What is your favorite design?
That's a bit like being asked which is your
favorite child! I have a soft spot for all of my
designs, they have all been a labour of love
in their own way and I won't release a pattern
until I'm 100% happy with it. However, if I'm
honest I suppose I have quite a soft spot for
my Emily doll. She would have made me a
very happy little girl if I had been given a doll
like that when I was eight.
How long have you been crocheting?
I've been crocheting for about three years now.
I opened up my Etsy shop in October 2011 but
it took me a whole year and a month to pluck
up enough courage to list my first pattern in
November 2012!
Do you have a favorite kind of yarn?
This is probably not a very cool answer but I
have to say that I love working with acrylic
yarns. There is such a wide variety of colors
available and I love the fact that they are dura-
ble and easily washable - perfect for toys that
are going to get lots of hugs and manhandling
from children. Also acrylics are so soft and
stretchy they don't take quite so much work-
ing as cottons, that don't have so much give in
them, and are not so chafing as some wools.
When you find yourself crocheting for ten
hours straight that sort of thing really matters!
What inspires your designs?
When it comes to designing fantastical crea-
tures such as monsters or robots I'm often
inspired by beautiful color combinations and
have a very free-form approach. I will pick
up a bunch of colors that I really love to see
together and let the random shapes I crochet
inspire what the finished design will look like.
Janine Holmes, designer
Moji-Moji Design

After all, it would be difficult for anyone to
judge that my monsters head is too big or too
small or that he has too many or not enough
eyes! On the other hand, when I am designing
animals I let nature inspire. After studying pho-
tographs of the animal and making some very
basic sketches, I will have a clear idea in my
head, of what the finished result will look like
when translated into yarn. Then I just crochet
shapes until I think they look right together. My
sketch book is quite abysmal really, though I can
draw tolerably well, I prefer to design directly
with yarn and hook without too much preparation.
Moji-Moji Design
Do you like to do any other crafts?
I love knitting socks and scarves. Knitting
helps to uncurl my knuckles from their default
crochet position. It's lovely to follow someone
else's pattern sometimes too. I find the process
quite meditative as I don't have to be constant-
ly fretting and thinking about how it's going
to turn out as I do when I am crocheting and
inventing my own designs. For true relaxation I
like knitting patterns that I can memorise quick-
ly and then just plod along with. I also really
enjoy needle felting, mainly animal sculptures,
but I have a terrible habit of stabbing my fingers
way too much so I have to limit myself with that
or I would be too sore to crochet, which would
never do!
Where is your favorite place to crochet?
I have a cosy corner of my home on an upstairs
landing which I am lucky enough to have as a
dedicated studio space. It looks out over my little
garden and is the best place I can think of to
crochet in as everything I could ever need is close
at hand. (That's not to say I can always find what
I need though, my perfect storage system is still
very much a work in progress!)
Where are you from?
I’m from Worcester, in the heart of England. I live
close to the river Severn, which is breaking its
Moji-Moji Design
banks and flooding all the surrounding areas
right now. It does this several times a year
to varying degrees and whenever it does I’m
always very thankful that I live halfway up a
big hill!
Do you have any pets or kids?
I have three lovely boys, one at school, one at
college and one at university. I also have four
cats which are taking the brunt of my maternal
instincts now my boys are nearly all grown
up! My first Cat, Mojo, was the inspiration
behind my Moji-Moji business name. He’s a
sweetie and loves yarn almost as much as I do.
The only difference is that he likes to pounce
on it or sleep on it and I prefer to crochet with
it. These two different approaches are not al-
ways compatible!
Thanks Janine for letting us get to
know you better! You are truly a
talented designer!

Where can we find your crochet

designs?
I have online shops with:
Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/mojimojidesign)
Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/designers/mo-
ji-moji-design) and
Craftsy (http://www.craftsy.com/user/1284293/
pattern-store)

I also have a Moji-Moji Facebook (www.face-

book.com/MojiMojiDesignpage) which is great
fun and a lovely way to connect with people. I
especially love it when people post their own
creations from one of my designs or just stop by
with a little comment or a thumbs up.
Moji-Moji Design
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Crochet Bunny
by Caron International
http://www.loveofknitting.com/articles/Crochet_Bunny

Crochet Blankie Bunny Lovie

by Yolanda Soto Lopez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Wn_8UagKXc8

Spanish tutorial
Conejo amigurumi
by Esperanza Rosas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMD
ahX4r_rk&list=PL4POGGVDUgxAsyf7Tkxvy
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CROCHET CABLE HEADBAND
by Carrisa Knox
http://www.peneloperae.com/
Enjoy this pattern?
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LITTLE OWL FINGERLESS MITTENS
by thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com
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Nesting Rainbow Owls by Moji-Moji Design (www.etsy.com/shop/mojimojidesign)

Pattern Notes
Terminology
This pattern is written in American crochet terminology. The following table will help should you wish to
translate from US to UK terms.
American (US) British (UK)
ch chain ch chain
Sl st slip stitch ss slip stitch
sc single crochet dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet htr half treble crochet
dc double crochet tr treble crochet
skip miss

Nesting Rainbow Owls © Moji-Moji Design 2014 Page 1

Abbreviations & Symbols
cm centimeters
mm millimetres
Rnd(s) Round(s)
st(s) stitch(es)
invdec invisible decrease
() Round brackets indicate:
A group of stitches to be worked into the same stitch or space, or
The amount of stitches you should have on completion of the round or row it follows, or
Explanatory notes within the pattern.
[] Square brackets contain a group of stitches to be worked the amount of times indicated after
the brackets
“ Inches

Special Stitch Explanation

Invdec
Insert hook into front loop only of first stitch, do not wrap yarn, insert hook into front loop only of next
stitch. You will now have a total of three loops on your hook. Wrap your yarn around hook and pull through
both of the 2 front loops on the hook, wrap yarn around hook again and pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Gauge (Tension)
Exact gauge is not crucial for this pattern. Just make sure your crochet hook is small enough to create a
tight fabric that the stuffing can’t poke through.
With the yarn and hook specified, owls measure approx. 3” (8 cm) tall. Nest measures approx. 9” (22cm)
diameter.

Miscellaneous
Tip for the eyes: Use 12 mm clear safety eyes and color in the backs with permanent markers such as
Sharpie pens. You can now have a multitude of beautiful colors to match your owls exactly!

Materials
1 Owls and leaves: Light worsted weight, (DK/8 ply) yarn in the following color suggestions:
White, and a light and a dark shade in Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Turquoise, Blue and
Purple.
2 Nest: Super Bulky (Super Chunky) yarn in Mid Green and Dark Green.
5 12 mm clear/colored safety eyes.
6 Polyester toy stuffing.

Equipment
1 Size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook. (For the owls)
2 Size L (8 mm) crochet hook. (For the nest)
3 Scissors.
4 Large yarn needle.
5 Stitch marker.

Nesting Rainbow Owls © Moji-Moji Design 2014 Page 2

The Pattern
Eye Patches
Make 2 pieces, starting from center.
With White yarn make 2 ch.
Rnd 1 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)
Place marker at beginning of next round, move marker up with each completed round.
Rnd 2 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Change to Dark Color yarn.
Rnd 3 [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.

Head & Body

Make 1 piece starting at top of head. Working in continuous spiral rounds.
With Light Color yarn make 13 ch. (Foundation chain)
Place marker in first st of next round, move marker up with each completed round.
Rnd 1 Sc in second ch from hook, sc in each of remaining 11 ch to end, turn work and making all
remaining stitches down opposite side of foundation chain: Sc in each of next 12 ch to end.
(24 sts)
Rnds 2-5 Sc in each st around. (4 rounds)
Change to Dark Color yarn.
Rnds 6-7 Sc in each st around. (2 rounds)
Rnd 8 [Sc in each of next 3 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 9 Sc in each st around.
Continue in stripe pattern of 1 round Light color (L) followed by 1 round Dark color (D)
Rnd 10 (L) [Sc in each of next 4 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 11 (D) Sc in each st around.
Rnd 12 (L) Sc in each st around.
Rnd 13 (D) Sc in each st around.
Insert 12 mm safety eyes into center of eye patches. Insert between rounds 6 & 7 of head,
spacing approx 6 stitches apart. (Inside edges of the eye patches should just touch each other.
Allow for a little extra stretch when owl is stuffed). Do not sew down edge of eye patches yet.
Rnd 14 (L) [Sc in each of next 4 st, invdec] 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 15 (D) [Sc in each of next 3 st, invdec] 6 times. (24 sts)
Continue in Light Color to end.
Rnd 16 [Sc in each of next 2 st, invdec] 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 17 [Sc in next st, invdec] 6 times. (12 sts)
Stuff head & body.
Rnd 18 [Invdec] 6 times. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for finishing. Thread yarn tail onto yarn needle, pick up front loop
only of remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close the hole. Fasten off. Weave in end.
Sew edges of eye patches to face with back stitch.
Ear Tufts
Cut 2 strands of Light Color and 2 strands of Dark Color yarn approx 5” (13 cm) long. Take all 4
strands, fold in half and pull loop through stitch on top corner of head. Feed the ends of yarn
through loop and pull tight to form a tassel. Repeat for the opposite side. Trim to 1” (2 cm).

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Beak
Make 1 piece. Working back and forth in rows.
With Yellow/Orange yarn make 4 ch
Row 1 Sc in second ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 st. (3 sts)
Row 2 1 ch, (does not count as st), skip first st, sc in each of next 2 st. (2 sts)
Row 3 1 ch, (does not count as st), skip first st, sc in next st. (1 st)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold beak in half lengthways so row ends line up.
Oversew edges together. Sew beak to center of face in between eyes with point of beak facing
downwards.

Wings
Make 2 pieces starting from center.
With Light Color yarn make 2 ch.
Rnd 1 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)
Place marker at beginning of next round, move marker up with each completed round.
Rnd 2 2 sc in each of next 6 st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3 [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4 [Sc in each of next 2 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5 1 ch, (does not count as a st), fold circle in half, sc through both layers to end. (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Using back stitch sew edges of wings to sides of
body with curved side facing inwards on tummy. Stuff lightly before you close the seam.

Feet
Make 2 pieces, starting from center.
With Yellow/Orange yarn make 2 ch.
Rnd 1 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)
Place marker at beginning of next round.
Rnd 2 2 sc in each of next 6 st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3 [Sl st in next st, 3 ch, Sl st in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, Sl st in same st as first Sl st] 3
times. ( 3 toes)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
Sew feet side by side to base of owl around edge of circular part of foot with right side of foot
facing upwards. Leave edges of toes un-sewn, they will naturally curl up a little.

Nest
Make 1 piece starting at center of base
With Mid Green Super Bulky (Super Chunky) yarn and a size L (8 mm) crochet hook make 2 ch.
Rnd 1 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)
Place marker at beginning of next round, move marker up with each completed round.
Rnd 2 2 sc in each of next 6 st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3 [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4 [Sc in each of next 2 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5 [Sc in each of next 3 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 6 [Sc in each of next 4 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 7 [Sc in each of next 5 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (42 sts)
Rnd 8 [Sc in each of next 6 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (48 sts)
Rnd 9 [Sc in each of next 7 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (54 sts)
Rnd 10 [Sc in each of next 8 st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (60 sts)
Rnd 11 Working in Back Loops Only: Sc in each st around.

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Rnd 12 Working in both loops again: Sc in each st around
Rnd 13 [Sc in each of next 8 st, invdec] 6 times. (54 sts)
Change to Dark Green Super Bulky yarn
Rnd 14 Sc in each st around.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Rnd 15 Join Dark Green Super Bulky yarn to any leftover loop from round 11 at base of nest.
(1 ch, sc) in same st as join, sc in each of next 8 st, 2 sc in next st, [sc in each of next 9 st, 2 sc in
next st] 5 times. (66 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Leaves
To decorate outside edge of nest: Make 9 pieces in Light Green yarn and 9 pieces in Dark
Green yarn.
With Light Green/Dark Green yarn make 8 ch. (Foundation chain)
Rnd 1 Working in Back Loops Only:Only: Sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in
next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, Sl st in last ch, 2 ch, skip 2 ch, now working in left over
loops of foundation chain: Sl st in next ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next
ch, sc in next ch, Sl st in next ch, sc in point of leaf.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew base of leaves around top edge of nest placing a leaf every 3 stitches and alternating
between Light and Dark Green. There is no need to cut the yarn in between leaves, just fasten
each leaf with a knot and thread the yarn through the next few crochet stitches until you reach
the next place you wish to attach a leaf, fasten the next leaf with a knot and repeat to end. Sew
opposite points of leaves to round 15 in the same way.

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 {how to}
CROCHET A PURSE WITH A
ZIPPER AND A LINING
by Jessica Taufer, Editorial Director
Crochet and craft Magazine

Photo by Nicole Leavitt Photography

It is SO EASY to add a lining and a zipper using your both layers without prepoking holes. It will not snag the
Sharp Crochet Hook!! lining or the fabric. You can crochet right through it in
one easy step. For the excess zipper lining, fold under.
Materials Needed:
Sharp Crochet Hook
Crochet Thread (I used pink Red Heart size 10)
Zipper
Lining fabric (I used a scrap piece of pink cotton fabric)
3 Shades of Worsted Weight Yarn (I used three shades
of pink by Red Heart Super Saver... Yes, Red Heart isn't
soft, but it had the colors I was looking for. Plus, it is a
purse, not a blanket, so softness isn't as important).
Sewing machine/thread
Size F crochet hook

Step 1
Cut out and sew the lining.
Cut two pieces. The width of the fabric should be 1/2"
larger than the length of the zipper. My zipper was 9 Crochet around and end round with a sl st into the first
inches, so I cut my fabric to be 9.5" wide. Make the stitch, tie off, cut. After Step 2 it will look like this:
length 8”. Sew around the three sides of the lining leav-
ing 1/2" seam allowance. Then zig-zag over the raw
edges.

Step 2
Crochet the base layer.
Line up and hold the edge of the fabric and the edge of
the zipper together. Use the Sharp Crochet Hook and cro-
chet thread to crochet through both the fabric and the zip-
per lining. Space your stitches 1/4" apart and about 1/4"
deep. "Eyeballing" it is acceptable, but if you are uneasy
about it, feel free to premark with a pencil. The Sharp
Crochet Hook will allow you to crochet right through
Step 3
Crochet the purse using the worsted weight yarn.
R1: Work into base layer. *Shell (dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc,
ch1, dc, ch1, dc.) Sk 3 st, sc, sk 3 st.* Repeat from *. End
rounds by sl st in first st. Ch 3, turn.
For rest of rounds: *do shell on top of sc, sc in top of next
shell.* Repeat. Do 4 rounds in each color. On the last
round, in the middle of each shell, sc into opposite side
where it “matches up.”
Step 4
Do a finishing row.
Do a row of sc stitches around the base layer stitches All done!! See, wasn't that easy!?
that you made with the Sharp Crochet Hook. This gives
it a more “finished” look around the zipper. Opt: crochet
straps.

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