Alphabet Song. personal projects 7to knit & crochet

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1 Alphabet Song personal projects to knit & crochet

2 Directory The Alphabet Song brings back memories of childhood and the fun of learning the letters in your own name. Children and adults alike enjoy receiving gifts that have been individualized with their monogram or their name. We present here some cool ideas for knitting and crocheting accessories to wear, to give and to personalize a home. Directory Projects... Patterns Crochet Letter Hats... Monogram Pompom Hats... Knit Monogram Ear Warmers... Wrapped Initials... Name Train... Personalized Baby Blanket... Initially Yours Pillow... Photo shown on front cover: Monogram Pompom Hat Photo shown this page: Monogram Pompom Hat Page

3 Projects Crochet Letter Hats This basic crocheted hat hits a personal note with felt monogram. Monogram Pompom Hats A duplicate stitch letter is added added after knitting for easy-toachieve uniqueness. Page

4 This ultra-soft yarn is a premium acrylic that is made for you, With Love, in the USA. Page

5 Knit Monogram Ear Warmers A bit of chain stitch embroidery creates earwarmers that are music to your ears. Page

6 This excellent all-purpose yarn feels nice (never scratchy) and has a subtle luster. It s perfect for washable accessories. Page

7 Wrapped Initials Purchased letters are wrapped in yarn and hung on the wall with a stylish frame added to complete this home accessory. Name Train Dimensional letters spell out a child s name and complete the cars behind this playful train engine! Page

8 Trusted for generations, this is the go-to yarn for durability and value. It s made right here in the USA. Page

9 Personalized Baby Blanket Start with a neutral striped blanket, add a scallop edge, then make it extra special with baby name embroidery. Page

10 This quality choice for babies has the Oeko-Tex Standard 0 certification. It's certified free from harmful levels of over 00 substances. Page

11 Initially Yours Pillow Just one stylized initial is duplicate stitched to the front corner of this pillow. Change up the colors to accent your décor. Page

12 This chunky weight yarn has a modern look, plus makes your project stitching go faster! This is the same wonderful Soft premium acrylic as Soft yarn. Page

13 Patterns crochet LW Designed by Sharon Mann What you will need: RED HEART With Love : skein each 0 Navy and 0 Iced Aqua Susan Bates Crochet Hook:.mm [US I-] Yarn needle, stitch marker, piece of felt, sewing needle and thread to match felt, straight pins GAUGE: sts = " ( cm); rows = " ( cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Crochet Letter Hats Crochet a gift hat with personal style. After crocheting your hat, use our monogram patterns to cut out the chosen letter and hand sew in place. Pattern is given in three sizes so you can crochet them for bigger kids, too! Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses. Hat measures (, )" [. (, ) cm] circumference at brim. Notes. Hat is made in continuous (spiral) rounds with right side facing at all times. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed. Do not join until instructed.. Monograms are cut from felt and sewn to hat. BUY YARN RED HEART With Love, Art. E00 available in solid color oz ( g), 0 yd ( m) and multicolor oz ( g), 0 yd ( m) skeins HAT (make with each color) Ch ; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round : Ch (counts as first hdc here and throughout), hdc in ring hdc. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed. Round : Work hdc in each st around hdc. Round : *Hdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * times hdc. Round : *Hdc in next sts, hdc in next st; repeat from * times hdc. Round : *Hdc in next sts, hdc in next st; repeat from * times 0 hdc. Round : *Hdc in next sts, hdc in next st; repeat from * times hdc. Round : *Hdc in next sts, hdc in next st; repeat from * times hdc. Sizes Medium and Large only: Round : *Hdc in next () sts, hdc in next st; repeat from * () times 0 () hdc. continued... Page

14 LW Crochet Letter Hats Size Large only: Round : *Hdc in next sts, hdc in next st; repeat from * once hdc. All Sizes: Rounds (, ): Hdc in each st around. Round (, ): Sc in each st around; join with slip st in next st. Monogram Print desired letter. Pin to felt and cut out letter shape. Pin felt letter to front of hat and sew in place with matching thread. FINISHING Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain(s); hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See next pages for alphabet charts. Page

15 LW Crochet Letter Hats a b c d e f g h Page

16 LW Crochet Letter Hats i j m n k l o p Page

17 LW Crochet Letter Hats q r s t u v w x y z Page

18 knitting LW Designed by Cathy Payson What you will need: RED HEART With Love : skein each Papaya A and Minty B OR 0 Pewter A and Eggshell B Susan Bates Knitting Needles: mm [US ] and.mm [US ] Susan Bates split lock stitch markers Susan Bates Easy Pom Pon Maker, " ( cm) diameter Yarn Needle GAUGE: sts = " ( cm); rows = " ( cm) in Stockinette st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. Monogram Pompom Hats Personalized gift hats are a special way to show you care! After knitting your hat, use duplicate stitch alphabet to add the letter of choice. This classic knit style has a looser fit and a pompom added to give it a new fun look! Directions are for Child's size Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses. Hat measures (, )" (0. (., ) cm) around brim, and (½, )" (. (., ) cm) in depth. NOTE Duplicate Stitch embroidery is used to create the monogram. STITCH PATTERN: x RIB (Worked over a multiple of sts + ) Row (right side): * K, p; repeat from * to last sts, k. Row : * P, k; repeat from * to last sts, p. Repeat rows and for x Rib BUY YARN RED HEART With Love, Art. E00, available in solid color oz ( g), 0 yd ( m); multicolor oz ( g), 0 yd ( m), skeins HAT With smaller needles and A, cast on (, ) sts. Work in x Rib for " ( cm), ending with a WS row. Change to larger needles, and work in Stockinette st until piece measures ½ (, ½)" ( (,.) cm) ending with a WS row. Shape Crown With right side facing, place a marker on the needle after the th st, then after every sts (, ) markers placed, st left after final marker. Next rows: Row (decrease row, RS): *Knit to sts before marker, ktog, slip marker, repeat from * to last st, k (, ) sts. Row : Purl. Repeat the last rows more times (, ) sts. continued... Page

19 LW Monogram Pom Pom Hats Next row (final dec row, RS): K, * ktog; repeat from * to last st removing all markers, k (, ) sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. FINISHING With yarn needle, thread tail through remaining sts and sew seam. With B, use duplicate stitch technique to embroider letter. With B, make a pom pom and sew to top of hat. ABBREVIATIONS A, B = Color A, Color B; dec = decrease; k = knit; ktog = knit next sts together; p = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated. See next pages for alphabet charts. Page

20 LW Monogram Pom Pom Hats Page

21 LW Monogram Pom Pom Hats Page

22 knitting LW Designed by Jodi Lewanda What you will need: RED HEART Soft: ball each 0 Light Grey Heather A and Teal B Susan Bates Knitting Needles:.mm [US ] Susan Bates split lock stitch markers Yarn needle GAUGE: sts and rows = " ( cm) in Seed St. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. BUY YARN RED HEART Soft, Art. E, available in solid color oz ( g), yd ( m) and print oz ( g), yd ( m) balls Knit Monogram Ear Warmers Add a personal note to your ear warming headband with an easy-to-embroider monogram. Simply knit your ear warmer first, then use our photographed alphabet and charts as guides for your embroidery. Pattern is given in three sizes and stretches to fit a range of head sizes. Ear warmer measures ½ (, ½)" (. (, ) cm) in circumference and " (. cm) wide. SPECIAL TECHNIQUE Stretchy Bind-off: K, * k, slide st just made back to left needle, ktog through the back loop; repeat from * When st remains, fasten off. SEED STITCH Row (wrong side): * K, p; repeat from * to end. Row : * P, k; repeat from * to end. Repeat Rows and for Seed st. EAR WARMER With B, Cast on 0 (, ) sts. Cut B and join A. Row (right side): K, work in Seed st to last st, k. Row : P, work in Seed st to last st, p. Row : K, work (, ) sts in Seed st, place marker, work sts in Stockinette st, place marker, work (0, ) sts in Seed st, k. Row : P, work (0, ) sts in Seed st, slip marker, work sts in Stockinette st, slip marker, work (, ) sts in Seed st, p. Work more rows in established patterns, keeping first and last st in Stockinette st. Last rows: Repeat Rows and. Cut A and join B. Bind off all sts. continued... Page

23 LW Knit Monogram Ear Warmers FINISHING Using B and yarn needle, embroider letter of choice using chain st and back st following charts. Sew short ends of ear warmers together. Weave in all loose ends. ABBREVIATIONS A, B = Color A, Color B; k = knit; p = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated. Back Stitch Chain Stitch See next pages for alphabet charts. Page

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29 craft LM0 Designed by Red Heart Design Team What you will need: RED HEART Super Saver : skein Flamingo Letters of your choice Empty frame Hot glue gun and glue Toothpick or short dowel BUY YARN RED HEART Super Saver, Art. E00 available in solid color oz ( g), yds ( m); prints, multis and heathers oz ( g), yds ( m); flecks oz ( g), yds ( m) skeins Wrapped Initials This fun yarn wrapping craft is a quick way to personalize any room with a monogram look. Choose your own initials, or show your support for your alma mater. Showcase them in an empty frame for a great finish. Frame is x. Letters are tall. WRAP LETTERS NOTE: Depending on the shape of the letters being wrapped, double stick tape can be used. Curved letters are easier to wrap with a hot glue gun. Plug in and heat up glue gun. Be careful when using the glue gun; use the toothpick or dowel to move yarn around while glue is still hot. Work from outside of skein for smoothest yarn. Using a dab of hot glue, secure yarn end onto top edge of letter, let cool to harden. Begin wrapping until ends are covered. Continued... Page

30 LM0 Wrapped Initials Keep wrapping in layers, covering exposed areas as you go. When wrapping closed areas, cut yarn - yards at a time, securing ends as necessary with glue. Loop If hanging, create a loop and tie on to letter, cover tails as you wrap. To hide loop when hanging, put in the center of the letter. For it to show, follow Photo. continued... Page 0

31 LM0 Wrapped Initials Wrapping order for H Continue wrapping until all surfaces on front are covered. Glue down end on back. Finishing Hang frame on wall using manufacturer s directions. Hang letters in center of frame. Page

32 crochet LW Designed by Kj Hay What you will need: RED HEART Super Saver : skein each, 0 Charcoal A, Carrot B, Cherry Red C, Soft White D, Turqua E, Blue Suede F, Spring Green G Note: A, B, C, and D are needed for train engine. Any colors of your choice can be used for letters. E, F, and G are only used in letters of photographed sample. Susan Bates Crochet Hook: mm [US H-] Fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle GAUGE: sts = " [ cm]; rows = " [ cm] in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. BUY YARN RED HEART Super Saver, Art. E00 available in solid color oz ( g), yds ( m); prints, multis and heathers oz ( g), yds ( m); flecks oz ( g), yds ( m) skeins Name Train A personalized train is a super way to make a kid feel special! Crochet the engine, then all the letters in his or her name. Colors can be customized to the décor of the child s room. Great for learning your letters and how to spell your own name. Each letter and train engine measures about " [ cm] tall. Special Stitches Bpdc (back post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from back side of work to front and to back again around the post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop ( loops on hook), [yarn over and draw through loops on hook] twice. Skip the stitch "in front of" the Bpdc. dc-spike (double crochet spike stitch) = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space in row/round below and pull up a loop to the height of the current row, [yarn over and draw through loops on hook] twice. Fsc (Foundation single crochet) = *Insert hook in "chain" of previous stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through loop on hook (the "chain"), yarn over and draw through both loops on hook; repeat from * for indicated number of stitches. Note: This method adds foundation single crochet stitches to the end of a row. A foundation single crochet consists of a base chain and a single crochet worked at the same time. Fpdc (Front post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from front side of work to back and to front again around post of indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop ( loops on hook), [yarn over and draw through loops on hook] twice. Skip the stitch "behind" the Fpdc. Join with sc (join with single crochet) = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. sctog (single crochet stitches together) = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. continued... Page

33 LW Name Train Special Technique Adjustable-ring = Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring and tail between middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull gently on tail to tighten ring. Notes. Each letter can be worked by following the written instructions or the stitch diagram.. Each letter is made from two identical pieces, front and back, and long narrow side piece(s). The side pieces are slip stitched to the edges of the front and back pieces. Letters are stuffed before final edge(s) of side pieces are slip stitched to the back.. Row numbers in written instructions correspond to row numbers shown in the stitch diagrams. Use any colors desired to crochet letters.. Train engine is worked in pieces that are sewn together. TRAIN ENGINE ENGINE Boiler Beginning at front end with A, make an adjustable ring. Round (right side): Ch, work sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, [sc in next st, sc in next st] times; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, [ sc in next st, sc in next sts] times; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, [sc in next sts, sc in next st, sc in next st] times; join with slip st in first sc 0 sc. Round : Ch, working in back loops only, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds and : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : With right side facing, join B with sc in first sc, sc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : With B, ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : With right side facing, join A with sc in first sc, sc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds : With A, ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds and : With B, repeat Rounds and. Rounds -: With A, repeat Rounds. Stuff piece. Smoke Stack With A, ch ; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round : Ch, work sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds and : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Slip st in each st around. Sew smoke stack to top of boiler centered over first B-colored stripe. Cab Roof With A, make an adjustable ring. Round (right side): Ch, sc in ring, [ch, sc in ring] times, ch ; join with slip st in first sc sc and ch- spaces. Round : Ch, sc in first st, (sc, ch, sc) in next ch- space (corner made), [sc in next st, (sc, ch, sc) in next ch- space] times; join with slip st in first sc sc ( sc on each of sides between corners) and ch- corner spaces. continued... Page

34 LW Name Train Rounds : Ch, [sc in each st to next corner ch- space, (sc, ch, sc) in corner ch- space] times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc sc ( sc on each of sides between corners) and ch- corner spaces at the end of Round. Round : Ch, working in front loops only, [sc in each st to next corner ch- space, (sc, ch, sc) in corner ch- space] times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc sc ( sc on each of sides between corners) and corner ch- spaces. Round : With right side facing join B with slip st in any st, slip st in each st around. Cab Box Round (right side): With wrong side (bottom) of roof facing and working with outer edge of roof facing you, join C with sc in free loop of th st (center st) of one of the sides of Round, sc in each st around skipping the ch- corner spaces; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog, [sc in next sts, sctog] times, sc in last sts; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, turn, [sc in each st to next sctog, Fpdc around sctog (corner made)] times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc sc and corner post sts. Round : Ch, turn, [sc in each st to next corner post st, Bpdc around corner post st] times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Ch, turn, [sc in each st to next corner post st, Fpdc around corner post st] times, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds : Repeat Rounds and six times. Windows (make ) With D, ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Edging Round: Ch, do not turn, slip st in end of each row across side edge, ch at corner, slip st in ch at base of each st across opposite side of foundation ch, ch at corner, slip st in end of each row across next side edge, ch at corner, slip st in each st across last row. Sew one window to each side of cab, sewing top edge of windows one row below roof of cab. Cab Base With C, ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Stuff cab. Sew base to lower edge of cab, adding more stuffing as you sew, as needed. WHEEL AND AXLE (make ) With A, make an adjustable ring. Round (right side): Ch, work sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc. Round : With right side facing and working in back loops only, join D with sc in first st, sc in same st, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, [sc in next st, sc in next st] times; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : With right side facing, join A with sc in first st, sc in next st, dc-spike in free front loop of first st of Round skipping the corresponding st in Round, [sc in next st of Round, sc in next st of Round, dc-spike in free front loop of next st of Round skipping the corresponding st in Round ] times; join with slip st in first sc sts. Round : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Ch, working in back loops only, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Ch, [sc in next sts, sctog] times; join with slip st in first sc sc. Round : Ch, [sc in next st, sctog] times; join with slip st in first sc sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue to stuff as you work. Round (begin axle): Ch, working in front loops only, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Rounds : Ch, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing axles together. Sew the ends of two axles together to make a total of three pairs of wheels and axles. FINISHING TRAIN ENGINE Sew open end of boiler to one side of cab, just below window. Sew wheels and axles evenly spaced along lower edge of engine and cab. Weave in ends. Either before each lettered section or at the end Insert close up of each letter- In June folder LETTER A FRONT AND BACK (make ) Right Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Left Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Center Bar Row (join legs wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st, ch (for base of center bar); working in sts of last row of right leg, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st and ch to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Left Half of Top Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sctog, sc in next sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in next sts, sc in last st. Rows and : Repeat Rows and. Right Half of Top Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left half of top, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in next sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in next sts, sctog. Rows and : Repeat Rows and. Top Triangle Row (join top sides right side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, ch ; sc in each st across last row of left half of top sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st and ch to last sts, sctog sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st continued... Page

35 LW Name Train Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows and : Repeat Rows and sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER B FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Lower Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Lower Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following lower left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Center Bar Row (join lower sides right side): Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st, Fsc, sc in each st across last row of lower left side sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Upper Right Side Row (right side): Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in next sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Upper Left Side Row (right side): With right side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following upper right side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Top Row (join upper sides wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc ; working in sts of last row of upper right side, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Repeat Row sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER C FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc at the end of Row. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc at the end of Row. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, skip first st, sctog, sc in next sts, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Row : Ch, turn sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Lower Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. continued... Page

36 LW Name Train Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Upper Right Side Ch. Row (wrong side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Top Row (join sides right side): Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st, ch, working in sts of last row of left side, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn sc in each st and ch to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, skip first st, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER D FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Top Row (join side right side): Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made, ch, sc in each st across last row of left side sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st and ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog, leave last st unworked sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER E FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Lower Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Center Bar Row (right side): Ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Upper Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Top Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER F FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Left Side Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Center Bar Row (right side): Ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Upper Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Top Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER G FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc at the end of Row. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc at the end of Row. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, skip first st, sctog, sc in next sts, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Row : Ch, turn sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. continued... Page

37 LW Name Train Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Lower Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and next ch, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Upper Right Side Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Top Row (join sides right side): Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st, ch, working in sts of last row of left side, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn sc in each st and ch to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, skip first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER H FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Right Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Lower Left Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Center Bar Row (join lower legs wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, ch ; sc in each st across last row of lower right leg sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st and ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Upper Left Leg Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Upper Right Leg Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following upper left leg, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER I FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Center Column Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip first sts, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in next sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Top Row (wrong side): Ch, sc in nd ch from hook and next ch, sc in each st across, Fsc sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER J FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left side, draw up a loop in next st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER K FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Right Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Rows and : Repeat Rows and sc at the end of Row. Row : Ch, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Lower Left Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. continued... Page

38 LW Name Train Center Bar Row (join lower legs wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in each st across last row of right leg to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Upper Right Leg Row (right side): Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in next sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Rows : Repeat Rows and three times. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Fasten off Upper Left Leg Row (right side): With right side facing, skip next unworked st of Row following upper left leg, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER L FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER M FRONT AND BACK (make ) Right Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Center Triangle Ch. Row (wrong side): Work sc in nd ch from hook sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc at the end of Row. Rows : Repeat Rows of center triangle sc at the end of Row. Left Leg Ch. Rows : Work same as Rows of right leg. Do not fasten off. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st across; working in sts of last row of center triangle, sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, sc in last st; sc in each st across last row of right leg sc. Upper Right Side Row (right side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Upper Left Side Row (right side): With right side facing, draw up a loop in first unworked st of Row following upper right side, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER N FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Right Side Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Rows and : Repeat Rows and sc at the end of Row. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows : Repeat Rows sc. Upper Right Side Row (right side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Center Diagonal Row (right side): With right side facing, draw up a loop in first unworked st of Row following upper right side, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Lower Left Side Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row (join to center diagonal wrong sides): Ch, turn, sc in each st across; working in sts of last row of center diagonal, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows : Repeat Rows sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. continued... Page

39 LW Name Train LETTER O FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc at the end of Row. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc at the end of Row. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in next sts, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left side, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Top Row (join sides right side): Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st, ch ; working across sts of last row of left side, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sc in next st, sc in next ch, sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc at the end of Row. Rows and : Ch, turn, skip first st, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc at the end of Row. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER P FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Left Side Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Upper Right Side Row (right side): Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in next sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Upper Left Side Row (right side): With right side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following upper right side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Top Row (join sides wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc ; working across sts in last row of upper right side, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER Q FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Diagonal Bar Ch. Row (right side): Work sc in nd ch from hook, sc in next ch sc. Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st, ch ; sc in first st of last row of lower diagonal bar, sc in last sts sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st. sc in each st and ch across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st across, sc in last st sc. Upper Diagonal Bar Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc again in same st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in next sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, [sctog] twice. Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row following upper diagonal bar, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. continued... Page

40 LW Name Train Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Top Row (join sides right side): Ch, turn, sctog, sc iin each st to last st, sc in last st, ch ; working in sts across last row of left side, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sc in next st, sc in next ch, sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc at the end of Row. Rows and : Ch, turn, skip first st, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc and the end of Row. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER R FRONT AND BACK (make ) Right Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Rows and : Repeat Rows and. Lower Left Side Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row (join side and leg wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc ; working across sts in last row of right leg, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Upper Right Side Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in next sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Upper Left Side Row (right side): With right side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following upper right side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Top Row (join sides wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in each st across, Fsc ; working across sts in last row of upper right side, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER S FRONT AND BACK (make ) Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc at the end of Row. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Left Lower Tail Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in next sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, [sctog] twice sc. Center Diagonal Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip unworked sts of Row following left lower tail, draw up a loop in next unworked st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, skip first st, sctog, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, skip first st, slip st in next sts, ch, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Right Upper Tail Ch. Row (wrong side): Work sc in nd ch from hook sc. Top Row (join tail to maind piece right side): Ch, turn, sc in each of sts, ch, working across sts in last row of center diagonal, sc in first sc, sc in each st across sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sc in next st, sc in next ch, sc in next st, sc in next sts, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Repeat Row sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, skip first st, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog; leave last st unworked sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER T FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st continued... Page 0

41 LW Name Train Top Bar Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in next sts, Fsc sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER U FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, Fsc, sc in ch at base of Fsc just made sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc at the end of Row. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sts. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked sts of Row following left side, draw up a loop in next st, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER V FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Repeat Row sc. Rows : Repeat Rows sc. Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows and : Repeat Rows and. Rows : Repeat Rows. Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row following left side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows and : Repeat Rows and. Rows : Repeat Rows. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER W FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Right Half Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Rows : Repeat Rows twice sc. Lower Left Half Ch. Rows : Work same as Rows of lower right half sc. Do not fasten off. Upper Left Side Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows : Repeat Rows sc. Center Row (join halves wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row of lower left side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across, ch ; working across sts of last row of lower right side, sc in first sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st and ch to last sts, sctog sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Rows : Repeat Rows twice sc. Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in each st. Upper Right Side Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row of lower right side, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows : Repeat Rows sc. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER X FRONT AND BACK (make ) Lower Right Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. continued... Page

42 LW Name Train Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Lower Left Leg Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Center Row (join lower legs wrong side): With wrong side facing, ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st, ch ; working across sts in last row of lower right leg, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc and ch-. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st and ch to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows and : Repeat Row twice sc at the end of Row. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Repeat Row sc. Upper Left Leg Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in next sts, sctog; leave remaining sts unworked sts. Rows : Work same as Rows of lower right leg sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Upper Right Leg Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st of Row following upper left leg, draw up a loop in next st, ch, beginning in same st, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Rows : Work same as Rows of lower left leg sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER Y FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Rows and : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc at the end of Row. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Row : Repeat Row sc. Left Arm Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in next sts; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Rows and : Repeat Rows and. Right Arm Row (wrong side): With wrong side facing, skip next unworked st in Row following left arm, join yarn with sc in next st, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Rows and : Repeat Rows and. Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. LETTER Z FRONT AND BACK (make ) Base Ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Center Diagonal Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in first sts, sc in next st; leave remaining sts unworked sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in first st, sc in each st to last sts, sctog. Row : Ch, turn, sctog, sc in each st to last st, sc in last st. Rows : Repeat Rows and five times. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st to last sts, sctog sc. Top Row (wrong side): Ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in each st across sc. Rows : Ch, turn, sc in each st Go to FINISHING LETTERS for instructions on making and attaching side pieces. FINISHING LETTERS For letters C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z make side piece long enough to wrap all the way around the entire outer edge of front. For letters A, D, O, P, Q, and R make side pieces, one long enough to wrap around the edge of the inner opening and one long enough to wrap around the entire outer edge of front. For letter B make side pieces, one long enough to wrap around the edge of each of the two inner openings and one long enough to wrap around the entire outer edge of front. Side Piece(s) Before beginning, wind a long length of yarn into a separate ball. This ball will be used later to slip stitch the side piece to the side edges of the front and back. Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across sc. Row : Ch, turn, sc in each st Repeat Row until piece is long enough to wrap around desired edge of front. Do not fasten off. Rows can be added or removed as the side piece is attached to the front. continued... Page

43 LW Name Train Join Inner Side Piece(s) to Front Notes: Join one side piece to each of any inner openings first. Then join a side piece all the way around the outer edges. Tuck ends to the inside of the letter as you work, to hide them. Hold side edges of side piece and front together. With separate ball of yarn, wound before making the side piece, and working through both thicknesses, join yarn with slip st at beginning of side piece (do not begin at end of side piece that still has yarn attached), slip st all the way around edge to join side piece to front. Work more rows of sc or unravel extra rows of sc on the side piece as needed. When you return to the beginning, take the hook to the wrong side of the piece and slip st the ends of the side piece together. Repeat this process to join the side piece to the back. Stuff the letter as you join the side piece all the way around the outer edge of the back. Weave in any remaining ends. ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch = chain; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); () = work directions in parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See next pages for alphabet charts. Page

44 LW Name Train. Right Half of Top. Upper Left Side. Lower Right Side. Lower Right Side. Upper Right Side. Left Leg. Right Leg. Base. Base. Right Side. Base. Base. Lower Left Side Page

45 LW Name Train. Base. Lower Right Side. Upper Right Side. Lower Left Leg. Upper Right Leg. Lower Right Leg. Base. Center Column. Base. Right Side. Lower Left Leg. Upper Left Leg. Lower Right Leg. Base Page

46 LW Name Train. Upper Left Triangle. Center Triangle. Center Diagonal. Right Side. Left Leg. Right Leg. Left Side. Lower Right Side. Base. Upper Left Side. Upper Diagonal Bar. Right Side. Upper Left Side. Lower Left Side. Base. Lower Diagonal Bar. Lower Left Side. Right Leg Page

47 Page LW Name Train. Base. Center Diagonal. Right Upper Tail. Base. Right Side. Base. Right Side. Lower Right Half. Lower Left Half. Center. Upper Right Side. Lower Right Leg. Lower Left Leg. Upper Right Leg

48 Page LW Name Train. Base. Right Arm. Base

49 crochet LW Designed by Michele Wilcox What you will need: RED HEART Baby Hugs Medium: balls each Dolphin A and 00 Frosting B; ball Pinkie or Sprout C (for letters) Susan Bates Crochet Hooks:.mm [US F-] and mm [US H-] Yarn needle GAUGE: dc = " (. cm); rows = " ( cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. BUY YARN RED HEART Baby Hugs Medium, Art. E0 Oeko- Tex Certified 0% Acrylic baby yarn available in. oz ( g) yds ( m) balls Personalized Baby Blanket Crochet a gift blanket that is as special as a new baby! The modern grey stripes will look great with any color you use for baby s name. This quality yarn has been tested and certified free of over 00 harmful substances, perfect for a handmade token of your love. Blanket measures " x " (. x. cm). Letter measures " ( cm) long. Special Stitch Shell = dc in indicated stitch. Notes. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Carry old color along wrong side of piece until next needed. Do not cut until instructed.. Letters are made separately and sewn to blanket. BLANKET With A and larger hook, ch. Row (right side): Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn 0 sts. Row : Ch (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each sc across; change to B in last dc, turn. Row : Ch, working in back loops only, sc in each dc across, turn. Row : Repeat Row ; change to A at end of row. Row : Repeat Row. Rows : Repeat last rows times. Row 0: Repeat Row ; do not change color. Cut B. continued... Page

50 LW Personalized Baby Blanket C Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "C" while sewing in place. Right Side Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew Sides together at center bar. Edging Round (right side): Ch, sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, sc in last st; *working in ends of rows, work sc in each sc row and sc in each dc row* across first side; working in opposite side of foundation ch, sc in first ch, sc in each ch across, sc in last ch; repeat from * to * across other side; join with slip st in first sc. Round : Slip st in next st, *skip next sc, shell in next sc, skip next sc, slip st in next st, ch, slip st in next st; repeat from * around, skipping additional sts as needed to ease fit across edges (do not work shells around corners); join with slip st in first slip st. LETTERS Note: Work all letters with smaller hook and C. A Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch (center bar), sc in next ch of beg ch-, turn, ch, slip st in end of center bar, ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook and next ch, sc in slip st, sc in last ch, slip st in first st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. B Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn sc. Row : Ch, skip first sc, sc in next sc, ch, skip next sc, slip st in last sc, turn. Row : Skip slip st, sc in first ch, slip st in sc, sc in last ch, slip st in edge of Row. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. D Ch. Round : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in next ch, sc in next ch, sc in last ch; join with slip st in first st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. E Ch. Row : Slip st in nd ch from hook, *ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch**, sc in next ch of beg ch-; repeat from * twice, ending last repeat at **, slip st in end of last sc worked in beg ch-. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. F Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in next ch of beg ch-, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. G Ch. Row : Slip st in nd ch from hook, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in same ch as slip st, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "G" while sewing in place. H Left Side Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch (center bar), sc in next ch of beg ch-. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. I Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. J Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in end of last sc made in beg ch-, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in last sc made in beg ch-. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "J" while sewing in place. K Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in last sc made in beg ch-, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st again in last sc made in beg ch-, sc in remaining ch of beg ch-. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. L Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, skip next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. M Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in last ch of beg ch-. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into an "M" while sewing in place. continued... Page 0

51 LW Personalized Baby Blanket N Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, skip next ch, sc in next ch, skip next ch, sc in each remaining ch Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into an "N" while sewing in place. O Ch ; join with slip st in first ch. Round : Sc in each ch around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. P Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row : Ch, skip first sc, slip st in next sc, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. Row : Sc in first ch of ch-, slip st in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. S Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into an "S" while sewing in place. T Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in end of last sc made in beg ch-, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in last sc made in beg ch-. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. U Work same as S. Shape into a "U" while sewing in place. V Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, skip next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "V" while sewing in place. Z Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, skip next ch, sc in next ch, skip next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape into a "Z" while sewing in place. FINISHING Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. See alternate photo on next page Q Ch ; join with slip st in first ch. Round : Ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in each ch of beg ch- ; join with slip st in first ch, ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. R Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row : Ch, skip first sc, sc in next sc (center sc), ch, turn, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in center sc, sc in first ch of first ch-, slip st in end of Row. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. W Work same as M, reversing direction while sewing in place. X Arm (make ) Ch. Row : Sc in nd ch from hook and in each ch Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape arms into an "X", crossing in center, while sewing in place. Y Row : *Ch, sc in nd ch from hook and in next ch*; repeat from * to *, slip st in first ch; repeat from * to *, slip st in same ch as first slip st made. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Page

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53 knitting LW Designed by Nancy J Thomas What you will need: Red Heart Chunky Soft : balls each 0 White A and 0 Steel B Susan Bates Knitting Needles: mm [US ] Pillow form, " [ cm] x " [ cm], yarn needle GAUGE: sts = " [ cm]; rows = " [ cm] in Stockinette stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. BUY YARN RED HEART Chunky Soft, Art E available in oz ( g) yd (0 m) balls Initially Yours Pillow Add an inviting personal note to your home surroundings with this nice ample-sized pillow. This easy-to-knit project also makes the perfect gift to complement modern décor or to update a more traditional decorating style. Chart included for adding duplicate stitch monogram. Finished Measurement: " [ cm] x " [ cm] PILLOW FRONT With A, cast on 0 sts. Knit row. Row (Right Side): Knit. Row (Wrong Side): K, purl to last sts, k. Repeat Rows and until piece measures " [ cm]. Bind off loosely. PILLOW BACK With B, cast on 0 sts. Work as for Front. FINISHING Weave in ends. Duplicate Stitch Monogram Using a contrasting piece of yarn, baste around to mark off a letter placement square that is approximately ½" [. cm] in from lower right side and up ½" [. cm] from lower edge. With B and following appropriate letter chart, duplicate stitch monogram in marked square. With wrong sides together, sew together sides of Front and Back pieces, leaving selvages as border for outlining. With B, outline inside of selvages with running stitches. Insert pillow form and sew last seam closed. Complete outlining on final side. Abbreviations A, B, C = Color A, B, C; cm = centimeters; k = knit; mm = millimeters; st(s) = stitch(es). See next pages for alphabet charts. Page

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