A Crochet Christmas

by Annie's

Overview

More than 30 Christmas crochet designs using thread and different weight yarns

This collection of holiday projects for crocheters of all skill levels is full of gifts, tree trims, and festive holiday decor all stitched using thread and a variety of different yarn weights. Thirty plus delightful projects are provided, including ornaments, afghans, a tree skirt, gift bags, beverage tags, doilies, snowmen, a pot holder, and more. This book is packed full of ideas to make your handmade Christmas extra special.

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ISBN-13:	9781573678452
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Annie's is part of the third-generation Muselman family business, founded in 1925 and long known for original craft designs including crochet, knitting, card making, paper crafts, beading, sewing, quilting, and needlework. Annie's books are sold through independent retailers and major chain stores worldwide. They are headquartered in Berne, Indiana.

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A Crochet Christmas

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By Annie's

Annie's

Copyright © 2015 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-57367-845-2

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CHAPTER 1

Christmas Angel

Design by Sheila Leslie

Skill Level

INTERMEDIATE

Finished Measurements

5 inches in diameter at base x 8 ¼ inches high

Materials

0

LACE

• Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (350 yds per ball):

1 ball #210 antique white

• Size 8/1.50mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• 4mm pearl beads: 161

• Polyester fiberfill

• Fabric stiffener

• White craft glue

• Cone-shaped plastic foam for stiffening dress

• Sewing needle

Gauge

9 sc = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Chain-3 at beginning of round or row counts as a double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-5 at beginning of round counts as a double crochet and chain-2 unless otherwise stated.

Angel

Head

Rnd 1: Starting at top of Head, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.

Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around. (36 sc)

Rnds 8–15: Rep rnd 5.

Rnd 16: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, sc dec(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, rep from * around. (30 sc)

Stuff with fiberfill.

Rnd 17: Rep rnd 5.

Rnd 18: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, rep from * around. (24 sc)

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 19: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] 12 times. (12 sc)

Rnd 20: Rep rnd 5.

Bodice

Rnd 21: Sl st in next st, ch 3(see Pattern Notes), dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st around, join(see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 22: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (30 dc)

Rnd 23: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 24: Ch 3, dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (33 dc)

Rnd 25: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Dress

Rnd 26: Ch 3, dc in same st, *ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next 3 sts, 9 dc in next st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next st**, 3 dc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in same st as beg ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnd 27: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 2, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 2**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 28: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 2, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 2**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (39 dc)

Rnd 29: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp and next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next sp, ch 3, sk next sp, sc in next sp, ch 3, sk next ch-1 sp and next ch-3 sp**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (9 dc, 15 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 30: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 4, sk next sp, sc in next sp, 9 dc in next sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next sp**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnd 31: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 4**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 32: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 4**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 33: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 4**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 34: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 4, sk next sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next 2 ch sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next 2 ch sps, sc in next sp, ch 4**, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in last dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (9 dc, 15 ch-4 sps)

Rnd 35: Ch 5(see Pattern Notes), dc in same st as beg ch-5, dc in next dc, *ch 4, sk next sp, sc in next sp, 9 dc in next sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next sp, dc in next dc**, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (39 dc, 9 ch sps)

Rnd 36: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, *ch 4, sk next 2 dc and next ch-4 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 4, sk next ch-4 sp**, sk next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (39 dc, 6 ch-4 sps)

Rnd 37: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 4, sk next 2 dc and next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 4, sk next sp and next 2 dc**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5.

Rnd 38: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 5, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 4, sk next 2 dc and next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 4, sk next sp and next 2 dc**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (42 dc)

Rnd 39: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 5, sk next 2 dc and next sp, sc in next sp, ch 5, sk next 2 ch sps, sc in next sp, ch 5, sk next sp, sc in next sp, ch 5, sk next 2 ch sps, sc in next sp, ch 5, sk next sp and next 2 dc**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (18 sps)

Rnd 40: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 5, sk next 2 dc and next sp, sc in next sp, ch 1, 9 dc in next sp, ch 1, sc in next sp, ch 5**, sk next sp and next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sk next sp and next 3 dc, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (45 dc)

Rnd 41: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 3, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 3**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (45 dc)

Rnd 42: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (57 dc)

Rnd 43: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sk next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (60 dc)

Rnd 44: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk next sp, 5 dc in next sp, ch 3, sk next sp, sc in next sp, [ch 4, sk next sp, sc in next sp] 4 times, ch 3, sk next sp, 5 dc in next sp, ch 3, sk next sp**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (48 dc, 27 sps)

Rnd 45: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk next 3 dc and next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 3, sk next sp, sc in next sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, [ch 1, dc in same sp] 3 times, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sp, [ch 1, dc in same sp] 3 times, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 3, sk next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 3, sk next sp**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (75 dc)

Rnd 46: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk next 3 dc and next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 3, sk next sp**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-5, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off.

Bead Trim

Thread 78 beads on thread. With WS facing, join in any ch-2 sp, ch 4, draw up a bead, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp, *[ch 1, pull up a bead, ch 1, sc in next sp] 24 times, ch 1, pull up a bead, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, pull up a bead, ch 1**, 3 dc in same sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same sp as joining sl st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off.

Arm

Make 2.

Rnds 1 & 2: Starting at hand end, rep rnds 1 and 2 of Head.

Rnds 3–30: Sc in each st around, stuffing lightly as you work. At end of last rnd, leaving 12-inch end, fasten off.

Sew last rnd flat and sew to rnds 22–24 at sides of body.

Cape

Rnd 1: Leaving 12-inch end, ch 36, join in first ch to form ring, then work as for rnd 26 of body.

Ch 3, dc in same st, *ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next 3 sts, 9 dc in next st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next st**, 3 dc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in same st as beg ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnds 2–6: Rep rnds 27–31 of body.

Next rnd: [Ch 3, sc in next sp] 10 times, *ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next dc, [ch 3, sc in next sp] 10 times, rep from * around, ch 3, sl st in same place as beg sl st. Fasten off. (33 sps)

Bead Trim

Thread 33 beads on thread. With WS facing, join with a sc in first sp, *ch 1, pull up a bead, ch 1, sc in next sp, rep from * around, ch 1, pull up a bead, ch 1, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Put Cape over Head with rnd 1 at neck. Weave 12-inch end through sps on rnd 1, pull snug and secure end.

Wing

Make 2.

Row 1: Ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (13 sc)

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next 3 sts, 9 dc in next st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, sk next st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (15 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, sk next 2 sps, sc in next sp, [ch 3, sk next sp, sc in next sp] twice, ch 3, sk next 2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 3, sk next 2 sps, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. (6 dc, 5 sps)

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in same sp as ch, ch 2, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next sp, sc in next sp, 9 dc in next sp, sc in next sp, ch 2, sk next sp, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 3, sk next 2 dc and next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 8 times, ch 3, sk next sp and next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last sp, turn. (17 dc)

Row 8: Ch 1, sl st in next dc and next sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 3, sk next 2 dc and next sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 3, sk next sp and next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last sp, turn. (13 sps)

Row 9: Ch 1, sl st in next dc and next sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 4, sk next sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next 2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 3, sk next sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next 2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last sp, turn. (7 sps)

Row 10: Ch 1, sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 4, sk next sp, sc in next sp, 10 dc in next sp, sc in next sp, ch 4, sk next sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last sp, turn. (18 dc)

Row 11: Ch 1, sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 sp, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 10 times, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last sp.

Row 12: Ch 1, sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 2, dc in next sc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 10 times, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last sp. Fasten off. (20 dc, 15 sps)

Bead Trim

Thread 14 beads on thread. With WS facing, join with sc in first ch-2 sp, *ch 1, draw up a bead, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around. Fasten off.

Sew Wings to back of Angel Bodice, sewing through Cape.

Halo

Rnd 1: Ch 16, join in first ch to form ring, sl st in ring, ch 3(see Pattern Notes), 23 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as beg ch-3, *ch 1, sk next 2 dc, 7 dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next 2 dc**, 5 dc in next dc, rep from *, ending last rep at **, 2 dc in same st as beg ch-3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (48 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 6 times**, dc in each of next 5 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in each of next 2 dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (48 dc, 24 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] 6 times**, dc in each of next 5 dc, rep from *, ending last rep at **, dc in each of next 2 dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, sk next dc, sc in next dc, *[ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp] 6 times, [ch 2**, sk next dc, sc in next dc] 3 times, rep from *, ending last rep at **, sk next dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, join in same st as beg ch-2. Fasten off.

Bead Trim

Thread 36 beads on thread. With WS facing, join with a sc in any sp, *ch 1, pull up a bead, ch 1**, sc in next sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Braids

Cut 15 strands, each 7 inches long, for front Braid and 15 strands, each 14 inches long, for each of 2 back Braids.

For front Braid, tie strands ½ inch from end. Braid loosely. Tie again at other end. Rep for back Braids.

Finishing

Cover Head, excluding face area, with white craft glue. Place front Braid centered at front with Braid hanging down at sides of face. Wrap rem 2 Braids around Head to cover, tucking ends in. Let dry.

Place Angel on plastic foam cone to shape Dress. Apply fabric stiffener to Halo, Wings, Cape and Dress. Let dry. Rep if necessary. Sew or glue Halo to back of Head.

(Continues...)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions,
Christmas Angel,
Festive Tree Skirt,
Dome Ornaments,
Satin Ball Ornaments,
Ornamental Snowflakes,
Penguin Lights,
Glittering Globes,
Candy Cane Ornament,
Holiday Beverage Tags,
Christmas Wine Sacks,
Jolly Snowman Napkin Ring,
Christmas Rose Edging,
Christmas Coasters,
Christmas Jar Doily,
Poinsettia Pot Holder,
Christmas Gold Doily,
Christmas Stars,
Blue Metallic Doily,
Cheery Christmas Gift Bags,
Snowman,
Season's Greetings,
Candle Glow,
General Information,
Stitch Guide,
Metric Conversion Charts,