Bow 'N Lace Neckwarmer

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Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lavender

Crochet hook size H
Note- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc.

Ch 20.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, *1 dc in each of next 3 ch, ch 4, skip 3 ch, rep from * across, 1 dc in last ch.
Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 3 dc in first ch-3 space, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, *3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning
ch. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each of first ch-3 space, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, skip 3 dc, rep across. Continue alternating thse rows until you complete 10 rows total.
Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in each ch and in each dc across (19 sts). Ch 4, turn. Row 12- 1 tr in each of next 18 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 13-1 dc in each of next 18 tr, ch 3, turn.
Continue to alternate a dc and a tr row for a total of 27 rows, ending with a dc row.
Row 28- Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, *3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, repeat across. Repeat this pattern as you did at the beginning of the neckwarmer,
alternating the holes for a checkerboard pattern for a total of 10 rows. Fasten off,
Half Circle Rosette (Make 2)- Ch 6, sl st to join into a ring.
Row 1- Ch 3, make 10 dc in ring (do not join), ch 6, turn. Row 2-Skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 3, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from *till end of row, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in first ch-3 space, ch 2, 1 dc in first ch 3 space, ch 2, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch-3 space, rep across. Ch 2, 1 sc in turning ch.
Row 4- Ch 3, turn. 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in middle of next shell, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2 in middle of next ch, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 5, 1 sc
in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2 im middle of next shell, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2 in middle of last shell, ch 2, 1 sc in last st. Fasten off, leaving
long tail to sew with. Sew these rosettes to both ends of the neckwarmer. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Closure Bow- Ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (8 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- (Working in front loops only): 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 59- Rep row 2. Fasten off.
How to form the bow- Fold one end of the strip around one end of the neckwarmer, pin end in place. Thread blunt needle with Lavender yarn and sew (neckwarmer end will be inside that loop), secure in place by also stitching
across the back so that the loop of the bow will not fall off. Fasten off. Thread blunt needle with Lavender again. Fold the other end of the strip around opposite end of scarf. Sew end of this section of strip to the beginning
of opposite loop. (DO NOT SEW THIS OTHER LOOP AT THE BACK BECAUSE THE SCARF MUST BE ABLE TO COME IN AND OUT OF THIS LOOP AS YOU PUT ON AND TAKE OFF THE NECKWARMER, THIS BOW IS THE NECKWARMER'S CLOSURE!)
Center of Bow- Ch 7. Row 1- Working in both loops, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
sew around center of bow, stitch at back also to keep in place. Fasten off.
You're done!

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Lacy Star Motif or Lacy Rosette Motif

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This lovely and vdery easy pentagon motif can be used for many beautiful items.
If you are making some of your Holiday gifts, this year, you can use this one as
the center of a round blanket for a baby, you can use it to make a shawl or stole,
to make a lacy poncho, a light afghan or lapghan, even, if you use a cotton yarn,
a pretty set of giant coasters.
The fact that it's easy to make and has a good size will make your work faster,
and that is a plus when you have a lot of stuff to make!

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (I prefer a variegated), acrylic or wool for winter clothing,
cotton if you are going to use it for coasters.
Size H crochet hook.


Lacy Star Motif

Ch 6, sl st to join into a ring.
Rnd 1- Ch 3, make 20 dc in ring, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, *ch 4, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, sl st
to join rnd. Rnd 3- Sl st till you reach first ch-4 space, make a ch 3, and 3 dc in that space, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space, *4 dc in next ch-4 space,
ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, rep from * around, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 4- Ch 2, yo, insert hook in next dc as if to make a dc, leave dc unfinished,
rep in next 2 dc, yo, pull through all loops on hook (cluster made), *ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3, 1 sc in top of next sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space,
ch 4, yo, insert hook in next dc, begin dc and leave unfinished, yo, rep in next 3 dc, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hook, rep from * around, sl st to join rnd.


Lacy Rosette

To make the rosette ch 6, sl st into a ring.
Follow rnds 1 to 3 of Lacy Star motif. Fasten off.


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Red on Red Capelet

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Last year we had a terrific time making stocking stuffers and small precious gifts for the Holidays that you could add to the rest of your gifts for special people in your list, or to simply give them away to people on your second list (co-workers, the girl that cuts your hair, the smiling clerk that always takes care of you at the local bank, etc.) We are starting even earlier this year and this is our second installment, a pretty and feminine capelet. Very easy and fast to make!
As always, my choice of yarn is just a suggestion. I wanted two contrasting shades of red to set off the beautiful but simple lace insert. Enjoy!

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red
Sewing needle
Sewing red thread
Size H crochet hook
1 medium-sized red button in the shape of your choice (about 2mm)

Ch 53.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 21 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn (50 dc).
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn (60 dc). Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc.
Ch 3, turn (68 dc). Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn (76 dc). Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * across. 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn (88 dc). Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in last dc of row.
Ch 3, turn (100 dc). Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row (105 dc). Row 9- Ch 4, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch-1 space across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Join Cherry Red. Row 11- Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 8, turn. Row 12- Skip 4 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 5, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. End row as follows: ch 4, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Row 13- Ch 5, skip till you reach first dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 tr in that dc (large shell made), ch 3, skip next chain space and next dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 tr in next dc, *ch 3, skip next chain space and next dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 tr in next dc, rep from * across. End row with ch 4, 1 dc in top of beg chain.
Ch 8, turn. Row 14- Skip till you reach first dc of large shell, make 1 dc in each of first 3 dc of that shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc of that shell, ch 3, *skip till first dc of next large shell, make 1 dc in each of first 3 dc of that shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc,
1 dc in each of last 3 dc of that shell, ch 3, rep from * across. Ch 5, turn. Row 15- Yo, insert hook into next dc, pull up loop, yo, pull through loop, but leave dc unfinished, repeatin next 2 dc, yo, pull through all loops on hook (cluster made). Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-2 space, ch 3,
make cluster over next 3 dc, ch 4, *make cluster over next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in ch=2 space, ch 3, make cluster over next 3 dc, ch 4, rep from * across.
Ch 8, turn. Row 16- Skip chain space, 1 dc in top of first cluster, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in top of next cluster, *ch 4, 1 dc in top of next cluster, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in top of next cluster, rep from * across row. End row as follows: Ch 4, 1 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 4 dc in ch-4 space, 1 dc in top of next dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, 1 dc in next dc, *4 dc in next ch-4 space, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 4 dc in ch-4 space, rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tail (141 dc).
Row 18- Join Hot Red. Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 4, turn. Row 19- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across.
Ch 3, turn. Row 20- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch-1 space across. Ch 3, turn. Row 21- 1 dc in each dc across.
Button Band- Row 1- Ch 1, turn the corner and sc on the narrow side of the capelet (43 sc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across (43 sc--button band made). Ch 1.
Neck- 1 sc in each of the 3 sc that form the button band rows, 1 sc in each dc in top of capelet, ch 1, turn the corner. Buttonhole Band- Row 1- sc in each stitch down this narrow side
of the capelet (43 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 40 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in last sc (buttonholde made), ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each
chain of buttonhole, 1 sc in each sc to end of row (43 sc). Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew button in place.
You're done!

Note- I have made every effort not to have mistakes in the pattern. If you find any, please let me know and I will correct it immediately.

















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Absolutely Feminine Warming Collar

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Are you one of those clever crocheters who starts to work on special gifts for loved ones and friends right after Labor Day? Well, we are going to start a brand new round of beauties for your list! This is the first one, hope you like it.
Materials:
1 skein Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty 'N Pink
Crochet hook size H
Sewing needle
Pink sewing thread
Button of your choice

With Pretty N' Pink, ch 55. Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (53 dc) Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Note: Ch 3 counts as 1 dc throughout. Row 3- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rep from * across, ending row with 1 dc in last stitch. Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 5- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows:
make 3 dc in last dc of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 6- 1 dc in 2nd ch of ch-3 space, ch 3, skip 1 dc, make 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in 2nd ch of ch-3 space, *ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in middle ch of ch-3 space, rep from * across. End row with ch 3, and 1 sc in last stitch of row.
Row 7- Ch 4, skip 2 ch of ch-3 space, dc in next chain, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next chain, ch 3, skip until you reach 3rd chain of ch-3 space, make 1 dc in that chain, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next chain, ch 3, *skip until you reach 3rd ch of ch-3 space, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next chain, ch 3, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in same space as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in next chain, ch 1, skip 1 chain, 1 dc in next chain, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 chain, 1 dc in next chain, 1 dc in next chain, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 chain, *1 dc in each of next 2 chains, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, chain 1, skip 1 chain, 1 dc in each of next 2 chains, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, chain 1, skip 1 chain, rep across, finish row as follows, ch 1, skip 1 chain, 1 dc in each of next 2 chains, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, chain 1, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in last stitch of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 9- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in ach of next 3 dc ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in eachof next 2 dc, 2 dc in last dc of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each if bext 3 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in last dc of row. Ch 3, turn. (66 dc). Row 11- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in last dc.
(78 dc). Buttonband: Row 1- Ch 1, turn the corner and sc across the narrow side of the collar from the bottom upwards (18 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across band (18 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across (18 sc). Ch 1, turn. Make 1 sc across each of the 3 sts at the top of the buttonband (the 3 sts that form the 3 rows of the band) and continue across the top of the arming collar (55 sts total).
Ch 1, turn around the opposite, narrow side of the collar. Buttonhole Band: Row 1- Sc down this opposite narrow side of the collar (18 sc). Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across (18 sc.)
Row 3- Ch 4, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row (buttonhole made plus 16 sc).
Row 4- Sl st in each sc across and across every chain of buttonhole. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Note 2- Row 4 of Buttonhole band is optional, it is only meant as a reinforcement to the buttonhole loop so that it will better withstand use.



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