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Irresistible Projects
to Make & Give

kim werker

project name 1
hex
zipper bag
 designer jennifer hagan

onstruct a flat shape out of hexagonal motifs, and

with a few seams, it becomes three-dimensional.
With the use of sturdy yarn, a fabric lining, and a zipper
closure, the shape makes a useful little bag for storing
makeup, jewelry, pens, or anything else. Make each mo-
tif in a different color and you can use up stash yarn in
a creative way for a quick gift appropriate for nearly any
occasion.

Finished Size 3¾" (9.5 cm) Hook Size F (3.75 mm) crochet Gauge Hexagon motif = 3½"
tall, 9½" (24 cm) wide, and 4" (10 cm) hook. Adjust size if necessary to (9 cm) side to side; 4" (10 cm) point
deep. obtain correct gauge. to point.
Yarn DK weight (Light #3), about Notions Tapestry needle; 9" Notes
60 yd (55 m) in main color, 50 yd (23 cm) zipper; ½ yd [.5 m] double- + Hexagon motifs are made
(46 m) each in 2 contrast colors. sided lining fabric; sewing needle separately, then joined into one
Shown here: Hemp for Knitting and matching thread; fabric glue piece.
Allhemp6 Lux (100% hemp, 143 yds (optional). + Seams are sewn at the sides,
[130 m]/100 g): zinfandel #52 (red; which gives the flat piece its three-
A), ice #57 (blue; B), and ice #58 dimensional shape.
(ecru; B), 1 skein each. + Choose lining fabric that has no
wrong side, as both sides of the
fabric will show.

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 shawlette
in chains
 designer kristin omdahl

I nspired by the delicate nature of a yarn so fine, this

shawl uses a small hook but keeps the stitching
simple so the shawl is fun and quick to stitch. It is
worked in skinny columns joined with horizontal bands
of long chains. So often we gloss over the chain stitch and
use it only as a means to get to another stitch. This design
is an homage to the chain stitch and results in a lovely and
versatile accessory.
finished size 67" (170 cm) Gauge 24 ch and 5 rows = 3" top of the shawl and work toward
wide and 17" (43 cm) long from point (7.5 cm). the bottom in order to form the
to neck. Notes triangular point at the center-bottom
Yarn Laceweight (Lace #0), about + The shawl is constructed of strips and the straight edge at the neck. To
800 yd (731.5 m). of double-treble stitches that are keep track of the top edge, mark the
Shown here: Jade Sapphire Lacey joined together with long chains last row of each strip with a stitch
Lamb (100% lambswool; 825 yds throughout. The strips vary in length marker (m).
[754 m]/60 g); golden-tan 109, to form a triangle with short lengths + When joining strips that differ in
1 skein. at the edges and the longest lengths length, start with your hook in the
Hook Size C/2 (2.75mm) crochet in the center. end of the shorter strip. If you do not
hook. Adjust hook size if necessary + Each row of a strip is only 4 dtr wide. end the last row on the shorter side,
to obtain the correct gauge. simply adjust by omitting the last
+ As you create the dtr strips, you
joining chain of the previous row or
Notions Stitch markers (m); are working from the bottom of the
work one more.
tapestry needle. shawl to the top. However, when
you join strips together, begin at the

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contents wristlets

+ I ntroduction
The Gift of Giving
+M
 itts for the Whole Family
Kathryn Merrick
+M
 esh Trellis Cardigan Karen Drouin
+ S hawlette in Chains Kristin Omdahl
+W
 ire Hairpin-Lace Bowl
Donna Hulka
+B
 erry Baby Hat and Booties
Chloe Nightingale
+W
 illow Hat Jennifer Hagan
+T
 rinity Lace Shrug Annie Modesitt
+ F ossil Neckwarmer Kathryn Merrick
+R
 avissant Socks Robyn Chachula
+ F lower Choker Christina Marie Potter
+H
 ex Zipper Bag Jennifer Hagan
+H
 at Squared Kathryn Merrick
+B
 eaded Ring Felted Bag Jill Wright wire hairpin-lace bowl
+ S orbet Scarf Robyn Chachula
+ S wirling Bag Kathryn Merrick
+A
 ll-Star Blanket Doris Chan
+ L ace Wristlets Myra Wood
+B
 abymoon Robe Megan Granholm
+ S isal Spiral Rug
Julie Armstrong Holetz
+ Glossary
+ Contributors
+ Sources for Yarns
+ Index

6 crocheted gifts
 mitts for
the whole family

mesh
trellis
shrug

willow
hat

all-star
blanket

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stylish gifts
for year-round gift giving
crocheted

A collection of projects from today’s most popular crochet designers, Crocheted

Gifts includes everything from baby gifts to mittens for the whole family to home
décor and more.

The first small project book to focus exclusively on crochet, Kim Werker has written and coauthored several crochet
Crocheted Gifts is the ultimate gift-giving guide resource books, including Crochet Me and Teach Yourself Visually Crochet-
for crocheters with: ing, and is a co-host of Knitting Daily TV. She is the former editor of
Interweave Crochet magazine and the founder of CrochetMe.com.
+ 19 projects that you will love to make and be proud to She has written for Interweave Crochet, Crochet Today, Knit.1, and
give away—if you can bear to part with them! Yarn Market News magazines. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.
+ Designs by various crochet stars such as Doris Chan,
Kathy Merrick, Robyn Chachula, Annie Modesitt, and
more. Paperback ~ 8½ × 9 ~ 120 pages
75 photographs ~ 10 illustrations ~ 15 charts
+ Stylish photography and step-by-step crochet instruc- ISBN 978-1-59668-107-1
tions for every project, ranging from easy-to-crochet to $21.95
more advanced techniques. Available July 2009