Snuggle Up! crochet & knit cozy throws 11 with arms

Snuggle Up! crochet & knit cozy throws 11 with arms

contents 2 sculpted shells 5 story time 8 autumn spice 11 in the round 18 monet s garden 16 too sweet 18 snuggle bunny 21 winter warmth 24 woodland hills 27 sports fan 29 sunny comfort abbreviations, gauge & skill levels on inside back cover For more information and inspiration www.redheart.com www.coatsandclark.com www.crochettoday.com www.shopredheart.com

Cozy up with a Snuggle Up! People all around the country are discovering the joys of throws with arms. Keep shoulders and arms warm while turning the pages of a book, eating popcorn or sipping hot chocolate. Make sure babies and kids are comfy enough to relax in the car or snuggle on the sofa. Be able to wave your arms or eat a snack at outdoor sporting events. Give a unique, personal gift that is sure to put a smile on their faces! No longer do you need to settle for a common fleece version make a Snuggle Up that is as individual as you and each of your loved ones. The best thing about knitting or crocheting your own is being able to customize the length and colors you could even add a pocket if you wish. And to keep a baby or child s Snuggle Up in place you can add a button, ties or hook-and-loop fastener. Yarn Info MEDIUM 4 MOYEN MEDIO 10 X 10 cm 5 mm RED HEART Super Saver : Art. E300 Solids: 100% Acrylic; 7 ounces (198 g); approximately 364 yards (333 m) Prints & Multis: 100% Acrylic; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 244 yards (223 m) Flecks: 96% Acrylic/4% Other Fibers; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 260 yards (238 m) Tips for Washing Super Saver : Use a gentle fabric detergent, such as Ivory, in warm water. Include less than half the suggested amount of liquid fabric softener, as too much softener will cause fiber to stretch. You can place item in a mesh bag or pillow case to protect it during the spin cycle. Tumble dry on low and remove from dryer before completely dry. For best results on fringe, handwash; lay flat to dry. The projects in this book were created with RED HEART yarns. For best results, we recommend following the pattern exactly as written. All instructions have been checked for accuracy; however, Coats & Clark is not responsible for typographical errors, differences in individual interpretation or other variances in work. 4 X 4 inches 8 US 17 S 23 R 4 X 4 inches 10 X 10 cm 5.5 mm I-9 12 SC 15 R www.redheart.com 1

1Sculpted Shells Take the chill off with this cozy Snuggle Up. It s a nice room accent when not in use. 2 Snuggle Up!

Crochet Sculpted Shells Instructions Designed by Darla Sims. Skill Level: Throw measures 52 x 65. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 3 skeins each of 315 Artist Print A, 334 Buff B, 4 skeins 656 Real Teal C. Crochet Hook: 8mm [US L-11]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 2 pattern repeats = 5 ; 6 rows = 4. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Color Sequence: 1 row A, *2 rows each B, C, A; repeat from *. For schematic, see page 33. THROW With A, ch 136. Row 1 (right side): 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch,* 5 dc in next ch Shell made, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, 2 dc in last ch, turn. Fasten off. Row 2 (wrong side): Join B. *Skip 2 dc and next sc, dc in space before next dc, ch 1, working in front of last dc made, dc in space before sc, making a crossed st, ch 1, skip 2 dc, sc in next st, ch 1; repeat from * to end, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * work Shell in ch-1 space over crossed sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * across. Fasten off. Row 4: Join C with slip st in first st, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, * sc in next dc, ch 1, working around previous row, skip next sc, dc over ch-1 space after skipped sc, ch 1, working around previous row, dc in space before skipped sc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 sts, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in last sc, turn. Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, *sc in next sc, work Shell in next ch-1 space; repeat from * ending sc in last sc, 3 dc in last dc, turn. Fasten off. Row 6: Join A with sc in first st, *ch 1, skip next 2 dc, working around previous row, dc in space after next sc, ch 1, dc in space before skipped sc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to end, turn. Rows 7 78: Repeat Rows 3 6. Divide For Armholes Left Side Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in first sc, [work Shell in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc] 5 times. Leave remaining sts unworked. Fasten off. Row 2: Join C with slip st in first st, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, * sc in next dc, ch 1, working around previous row, skip next sc, dc over ch-1 space after skipped sc, ch 1 working around previous row, dc in space before skipped sc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * 12 times, cross to last 3 sts, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in last sc, turn. Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, * sc in next sc, work Shell in next ch-1 space; repeat from * ending sc in last sc, 3 dc in last dc, turn. Fasten off. Row 4: Join A with sc in first st, *ch 1, skip next 2 dc, working around previous row, dc in space after next sc, ch 1, dc in space before skipped sc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to end, turn. Rows 5 16: Repeat Rows 1 4. Fasten off. continued on next page www.redheart.com 3

Crochet Sculpted Shells Instructions continued from previous page Center Row 1: Join A with sc in same st as last sc of Left Side Row 1, [work Shell in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc] 12 times. Leave remaining sts unworked. Fasten off. Work even in pattern until same length as Left Side. Fasten off. Right Side Row 1: Join A with sc in same st as last sc of Row 1 of Center, [work Shell in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc] 5 times. Fasten off. Work even in pattern until same length as Left Side and Center. Fasten off. Sleeves Rnd 1: Join A with slip st at underarm, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 42 dc evenly around armhole; join to top of beginning ch-3 (43 dc). Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next and each remaining dc around; join to top of beginning ch-3. Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc together, dc in each dc around to within last 2 sts, 2 dc together; join to top of beginning ch-3 (41 dc). Rnds 4 19: Repeat Rnds 2 & 3 five more times, then Repeat Rnd 2 once more (29 dc). Rnds 20 24: Ch 2, dc in next and each remaining dc around; join to top of beginning ch-3. Turn at end of last rnd. Rnd 25: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join to first sc. Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve. Weave in ends. Top Edge Row 1 (wrong side): Join C with slip st in first st, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, *sc in next dc, ch 1, working around previous row, skip next sc, dc over ch-1 space after skipped sc, ch 1 working around previous row, dc in space before skipped sc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * across Side, working 2 sc together over last st of Side and first st of Center, work across Center in pattern, working 2 sc together over last st of Center and next Side; work across in pattern, turn. Rows 2-16: Work even in established pattern. Fasten off at end of last row. Lower Edging Row 1: With right side facing, working in free loops of beginning ch at bottom of throw, join A with sc in first ch, *skip next 2 ch, work Shell in next ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to end. Fasten off. 4 Snuggle Up!

2 Story Time This one is sized for kids so they ll stay warm while reading, watching television or playing board games. Pattern includes adult sizing! instructions on next page www.redheart.com 5

Crochet Story Time Instructions Designed by Ellen Gormley. Skill Level: Throw measures 42 x 58 (56 x 68 ). Directions are for size Child; changes for size Adult are in parentheses. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 7 (9) skeins 964 Primary A, 1 (1) skein 387 Soft Navy B. Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 4 V sts = 5 ; 6 rows = 4 in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION V = (dc, ch 2, dc) in specified stitch or space. For schematic, see page 33. THROW With B, ch 133 (173). Row 1 (right side): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in 6th ch from hook; *skip 3 ch, V in next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch, skip 2 ch, dc in last ch, changing to A in last st. Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc plus 1 ch), turn, *4 dc in ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from * across to last st, dc in top of 3rd ch of beginning ch. Row 3: Ch 4, turn, dc in same st, *skip 4 sts, V in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in top of beginning ch-4. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same st, *ch 1, 4 dc in ch-2 space; repeat from * across to last ch-1 space, 2 dc in ch-1 space, dc in top of beginning ch-3. Row 5: Ch 3, turn, *V in ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last st, dc in top of beginning ch-3. Rows 6-65 (6-81): Repeat Rows 2-5. Rows 66-67 (82-83): Repeat Rows 2 and 3. Divide For Armholes Right Side Row 68 (84): Ch 4, turn, 2 dc in ch-2 space; *ch 1, skip 2 dc, 4 dc in ch-2 space; repeat from * 5 (8) times; ch 1, 2 dc in ch-2 space, dc in next dc, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. Row 69 (85): Repeat Row 5. Rows 70-72 (86-88): Repeat Rows 2-4. Center Row 68 (84): Skip 4 (4) V sts for armhole, with wrong side facing, join new yarn with slip st in next dc, ch 4 (counts as dc plus ch 1), 2 dc in ch-2 space; *ch 1, skip 2 dc, 4 dc in ch-2 space; repeat from * 9 (13) times, ch 1, 2 dc in ch-2 space, dc in next dc; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. Row 69 (85): Repeat Row 5. Row 70-72 (86-88): Repeat Rows 2-4. Left Side Row 68 (84): Skip 4 (4) V sts, with wrong side facing, join new yarn with slip st in next dc, ch 4 (counts as dc plus ch 1), 2 dc in ch-2 space; *ch 1, skip 2 dc, 4 dc in ch-2 space; repeat from * 5 (8) times, ch 1, 2 dc in ch-2 space, dc in next dc; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. Row 69 (85): Repeat Row 5. Row 70-72 (86-88): Repeat Rows 2-4. Do not fasten off, continue to join for front. Top Edge Row 73 (89): Ch 3, turn, V in ch-1 space, V in next 6 (9) ch-1 spaces, skip 2 dc, dc in next turning ch, ch 18 (18), dc in the first st of the back, [V in ch-1 space] 10 (14) times, dc in turning ch, ch 18 (18), dc in first st of right side, [V in ch-1 space] 6 (9) times, dc in turning ch. 6 Snuggle Up!

Row 74 (90): Ch 4, turn, [4 dc in ch-2 space, ch 1] 6 (9) times, in ch-18 space: [2 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, skip 2 sts] 5 (8) times, [4 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1] 10 (14) times, in ch-18 space work [2 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, skip 2 sts] 5 (8) times. Rows 75-77 (91-93): Repeat Rows 3-5. Rows 78-81 (94-97): Repeat Rows 2-5. Rows 82-84 (98-100): Repeat Rows 2-4, changing to A in last st of Row 84. Row 85 (101): Repeat Row 5. Row 86 (102): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across [130 (170) sc]. Do not fasten off, continue to border. Border: Rnd 1: With A, working along long edge, sc 172 (204) sts evenly spaced; working along foundation edge, sc 130 (170) sts evenly spaced; working along long side edge, sc 172 (204) sts evenly spaced; join with slip st in first sc. [Row 86 (102) acts as the first row of the border for the top edge]. Rnd 2: (Slip st, ch 1) in every st around, join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off. Rnd 15 (13): Repeat Rnd 3 [10 (11) 4-dc groups]. Rnd 16 (14): Repeat Rnd 2 [10 (11) V sts]. Rnd 17 (15): Repeat Rnd 3 [10 (11) 4-dc groups]. Rnds 18-21 (16-25): [Repeat Rnds 2 and 3] 2 (5) times. Rnd 22 (26): Repeat Rnd 2. Rnd 23 (27): Repeat Rnd 3, changing to A in last st. Rnd 24 (28): Repeat Rnd 2. Rnd 25 (29): Ch 1, sc in same st and each st around; join with slip st in first sc [40 (44) sc]. Rnd 26 (30): (Ch 1, slip st) in each st around; join with slip st in first st. Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve. Weave in ends. Sleeves Rnd 1: With right side facing, join B in 8th st of skipped sts at underarm, sc 8 sts evenly in next 8 sts, 16 sc evenly along edge of next 6 rows, 16 sc evenly along ch, 16 sc evenly along edge of next 6 rows; join with slip st in first sc (64 sc). Rnd 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc plus 2 ch) dc in same st; *skip 3 sc, V in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-5 (16 V sts). Rnd 3: Slip st into ch-2 space, ch 3, (counts as dc), 3 more dc in same space; *ch 1, 4 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ch 1, join with slip st in top beginning ch-3 (16 4-dc groups). Rnd 4: Ch 3; V in each ch-1 space around to last 2 ch-1 spaces, (dc, ch 2) in next ch-1 space; slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 (14 V sts plus 1 dc at the beginning of the rnd and 1 dc at the end of the rnd). Rnds 5-14 (5-12): [Repeat Rnds 3 and 4] 5 (4) times. www.redheart.com 7

3 Autumn Spice As the weather turns cooler, he ll appreciate this man-size warmer. The longer length pattern is perfect for taller people. 8 Snuggle Up!

Crochet Autumn Spice Instructions Designed by Katherine Eng. Skill Level: Throw measures 56 x 62 (67 x 73 ). Directions are for size Adult. Changes for size Tall are in parentheses. Change in size is made by changing hook size. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 4 (5) skeins 981 Fall A, 1 (2) skeins 258 Carrot B, 2 (3) skeins 389 Hunter Green C. Crochet Hooks: 6mm [US J-10] for size Adult and 8mm [US L-11] for size Tall. GAUGE: One motif = 5 (6 ) in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Shell = (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same st. For schematic, see page 34. THROW Motif (make 108) With A, ch 4, join with a slip st in a ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc of Rnd 1). Rnd 1 (right side): 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times. Join to top of beginning ch. Ch 1, turn. Rnd 2: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space. Sc in each remaining st around, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each of next 3 ch-2 spaces. Join. Fasten off. Rnd 3: With B and right side facing, draw up a loop in any ch-2 space. Ch 1, sc in same space, * ch 1, skip 2 sc, shell in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, ** sc in next ch-2 space. * Repeat from * to * around, ending at ** on last repeat. Join. Fasten off. Rnd 4: With C and wrong side facing, draw up a loop in 2nd dc to the left of any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same dc, * ch 1, skip 1 dc, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, ** sc in next dc. * Repeat from * to * around, ending at ** on last repeat. Join. Ch 1, turn. Rnd 5: Sc in next ch-1 space and in each sc and ch-1 space around, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join. Fasten off. Complete all motifs through Rnd 5, then complete as follows: Rnd 6 (joining rnd): With A and right side facing, draw up a loop in 2nd sc to the left of any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sc and in every other sc around, working (sc, ch 4, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join. Fasten off. Work Rnd 6 around first motif; then, join additional motifs as shown, working from side to side and top to bottom. Work in Rnd 6 throughout, joining as follows: Join ch-4 spaces by working ch 2, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch-4 space, ch 2 and continue in pattern. Join ch-2 spaces by working ch 1, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch-2 space, ch 1 and continue in pattern. continued on next page www.redheart.com 9

Crochet Autumn Spice Instructions continued from previous page Where 4 corners meet: Ch 2, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch-4 space, ch 1, drop loop, skip next ch-4 space, draw loop under to over through next ch-4 space, ch 2 and continue. When all squares are completed and joined, work border. Border Rnd 1 (right side): With A, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space. In each ch-4 space work ([sc, ch 2] 3 times, sc). In each joining seam work (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner space to the right of joining, and (sc, ch 2, sc) in space to the left of joining. Join, slip st to next ch-2 space. Rnd 2: * Ch 2, sl st in next ch-2 space, * repeat from * to * around, working ch 2, (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in each corner ch-2 space. At end of rnd, ch 2 and join to beginning slip st. Fasten off. Sleeve Openings With A, draw up a loop in a ch-2 space near center of bottom square of opening. Ch 1. Rnd 1: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space around, decreasing over 2 corner spaces at each joining seam. Join, slip st in next ch-2 space, ch 1 (24 ch-2 spaces). Rnd 2: Repeat Rnd 2 of border, omitting corner pattern. Fasten off. Sleeve (make 2) With A, loosely ch 36, join. Ch 1. Rnd 1: Working in back loops only, sc in each ch around, join. Ch 3 (counts as first dc of next rnd here and throughout). Rnd 2: Dc in each sc around, join. Ch 3 (36 dc). Rnds 3-9: Dc in each dc around, join. Ch 3. Rnds 10-22: Work in dc as established, increasing 2 sts evenly on each of the following rnds: 10, 13, 16 and 19, and increasing 4 sts on Rnd 22 (48 dc). Rnds 23-26: Dc around. At end of Rnd 26, do not fasten off. Place marker on last st and cut yarn, leaving a 7 yard length to use to join to sleeve opening. Cuff Rnd 1: With B, draw up a loop through 2 loops of first beginning ch (at opposite end of sleeve from Rnd 26). Ch 3, dc through both loops of each ch around. Join and fasten off (36 dc). Rnd 2: With C and wrong side facing, draw up a loop in 2nd dc of Rnd 1. Ch 1, sc in same dc, * ch 1, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. * Repeat from * to * around, ending with ch 1, skip last dc, join. Ch 1, turn. Rnd 3: Sc in each ch-1 space and in each sc around. Join and fasten off. Rnd 4: With A and right side facing, draw up a loop in 2nd sc of Rnd 3. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each sc around, join. Slip st in next ch-2 space. Ch 1. Rnd 5: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space around, join. Slip st in next ch-2 space. Rnd 6: * Ch 2, slip st in next ch-2 space. * Repeat from * to * around, ending with ch 2, slip st in beginning slip st. Fasten off. Remove marker at top of sleeve. Mark bottom center ch-2 space of sleeve opening. Join sleeve to opening (begin at marked space) while working Rnd 27. Rnd 27: Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in first dc and in every other dc around, joining to ch-2 spaces of sleeve opening as follows: ch 1, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch-2 space, ch 1 and continue. At end of rnd, join and fasten off. Weave in ends. 10 Snuggle Up!

4 In the Round The top edge of this unique, circular throw features an opening that goes over your head. instructions on next page www.redheart.com 11

Crochet In the Round Instructions Designed by Amy Polcyn. Skill Level: Throw measures 58 in diameter. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 4 skeins 360 Café A, 3 skeins 334 Buff B and 2 skeins 4313 Aran Fleck C. Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Stitch markers, yarn needle. GAUGE: Rounds 1-4 = 5½ in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. NOTE: Throw is meant to ruffle gently around outer edge. If a flatter throw is preferred, omit last repeat of Rnd 3 and replace with Rnd 4. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Petal = [Yo, insert hook and draw up a loop] twice, yo, draw through all 5 loops. THROW With A, ch 4 and join with a slip st in a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, *petal in ring, ch 1; repeat from * 7 more times, join to top of beginning ch-3 with slip st, fasten off. Rnd 2: With C, join yarn in first ch-1 space, ch 3, dc in first ch-1 space, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2) in each remaining ch-1 space around, join with slip st, fasten off. Rnd 3: With B, join yarn in first ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1) in first ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-2 space around, join with slip st, fasten off. Rnd 4: With A, join yarn in first ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-1 space around, join with slip st, fasten off. Rnds 5-7: Repeat Rnd 4, working ch 2 between each cluster of 3 dc instead of ch 1, maintaining color sequence of C, B, A. Rnd 8: With next color, repeat Rnd 3. Rnds 9-12: With next color, repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 13: With next color, repeat Rnd 3. Repeat Rnds 9-13 until piece measures 15 in diameter. Next 7 rnds: With next color, repeat Rnd 4. Next rnd: With next color, repeat Rnd 3. Repeat last 8 rnds until piece measures 37 in diameter. Lay piece on floor, mark as follows for neck and sleeve openings: Place 2 markers 10 apart along top edge for neck opening. Measure 7 along edge from one side of neck and place first sleeve marker. Place second sleeve marker 7 further down edge from first sleeve marker. Repeat on opposite side of neck for second sleeve. With A, work in dc in each dc and ch-1 space between outer edge of neck marker and first sleeve marker, turn. Dc back to marker. Continue to dc between these 2 markers, increasing 1 st at each end of each right side row until dc portion measures 7 from beginning. Fasten off. Repeat between neck and sleeve markers on opposite side of neck. Repeat between lower edge of sleeve opening markers, across long bottom edge of throw. 12 Snuggle Up!

16 Next rnd: With A, work in dc around entire circumference of throw, working ch across sleeve and neck openings to close. Work 1 more rnd in dc, working 1 dc in each dc and ch around. Fasten off. Next 6 rnds: * Work 3 dc in dc, ch 1, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around using color sequence C, B, A, B, B, B. Adjust as needed to make pattern come out evenly. Neck Trim With A, work 108 dc evenly around neck opening including inner edge of closing ch. Place markers in each corner. Next 5 rnds: * Dc to 2 sts before marker, decrease over next 2 dc, dc in marked st, decrease over next 2 dc; repeat from * around (8 sts decreased per rnd). Join with slip st (68 dc). Sleeves With A, work 96 dc evenly around armhole opening, including inner edge of closing ch. Place markers in each corner. Next 3 rnds: * Dc to 2 sts before marker, decrease over next 2 dc, dc in marked st, decrease over next 2 dc, repeat from * around (8 sts decreased per rnd). Join with slip st (72 dc). Next 5 rnds: * Work 3 dc in dc, ch 1, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around using color sequence C, B, A, C, B. Next 2 rnds: With A, dc in each dc and ch-1 space around, decreasing 4 sts each rnd (64 dc). Next 4 rnds: * Work 3 dc in dc, ch 1, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around using color sequence A, C, B, A. Next 2 rnds: With A, dc in each dc and ch-1 space around, decreasing 4 sts each rnd (56 dc). Next 4 rnds: * Work 3 dc in dc, ch 1, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around using color sequence C, B, A, B. Fasten off. Weave in ends. SLEEVE 7 10 7 11 1 2 7 7 37 7 1 3 2 58 www.redheart.com 13

5 Monet s Garden The easy to knit basketweave stitch pattern is perfect for using a multi-colored yarn. 14 Snuggle Up!

Knit Monet s Garden Instructions Designed by Jean Adel. Skill Level: Throw measures 55 x 65. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 11 skeins 310 Monet Print A and 1 skein 358 Lavender B. Circular Knitting Needles: 5mm (US 8) 29. Bobbins, yarn needle. GAUGE: 17 sts = 4 ; 22 rows = 4 in Basketweave pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. NOTE: Throw is worked in one piece changing color for border. Twist yarns on wrong side to prevent holes in work. Use a separate bobbin for each side of border. PATTERN STITCHES Basketweave Rows 1 and 3 (right side): *P3, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 2 and all wrong side rows through 8: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Rows 5 and 7: *K3, p3; repeat from * to end. Repeat Rows 1-8 for pattern. Seed Row 1 (right side): *K1, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; repeat from * to end. Repeat Rows 1-2 for pattern. For schematic, see page 34. THROW With B, cast on 230 sts. Work in Seed st for 12 rows. Next row: With bobbin of B, work in Seed st for 10 sts, change to A and work in Basketweave pattern across next 210 sts, change to separate bobbin of B and work last 10 sts in Seed st. Work in pattern until piece measures 9 from beginning, ending with a wrong side row. Sleeve Openings Next row (right side): With B, work in Seed st for 10 sts, change to A and work in Basketweave pattern for 42 sts; join another skein of yarn and bind off 24 sts for armhole, work in Basketweave pattern for 78 sts; join another skein of yarn and bind off 24 sts for armhole, work in Basketweave pattern for 42 sts, change to B and work last 10 sts in Seed st. Work even until armholes measure 5, ending with a wrong side row. Next row (right side): Work in pattern across, casting on 24 sts over each armhole gap. Work even until piece measures 63 from beginning. With B, work in Seed st for 12 rows. Bind off. Sleeves (make 2) With B, cast on 54 sts. Work in Seed st for 9 rows. Change to A and work in Basketweave pattern, increasing 1 st each end of row every 4th row until there are 92 sts. Work even until piece measures 22½. Bind off. Finishing Sew sleeve seams, set in armhole openings and stitch in place. Weave in ends. www.redheart.com 15

6 Too Sweet Bright pink and a multi-color print yarn are combined for a girly Snuggle Up. Make it in your child s favorite colors! 16 Snuggle Up!

Crochet Too Sweet Instructions Designed by Michele Wilcox. Skill Level: Throw measures 43 x 52. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 3 skeins 722 Pretty n Pink A, 5 skeins 784 Bonbon Print B. Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 6 rows = 2½ ; 4 dc and 4 sc = 2½. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. For schematic, see page 35. THROW With A, ch 141. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, * dc in next 4 ch, sc in next 4 ch; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn (140 sts). Row 2: Sc in first 4 sc, * dc in next 4 dc, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from * across, changing to B at end of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc on next row here and throughout), turn. Row 3: Dc in next 3 sc, * sc in next 4 dc, dc in next 4 sc; repeat from * across, ch 3, turn. Row 4: Repeat Row 3, changing to A at end of row, ch 1, turn. Carry unused color loosely along side. Row 5: Repeat Row 2. Rows 6 99: Repeat Rows 2 5, ending with Row 3. Row 100: Dc in next 3 sc, *sc in next 4 dc, dc in next 4 sc; repeat from * 3 times, sc in next 4 dc, changing to A in last sc, ch 3, turn (32 sts). Rows 101 110: Work in pattern on 32 sts. Fasten off. Skip next 12 sts on Row 99 for armhole, join B in next st. Row 100: Ch 3, work in pattern across next 51 sts, ch 3, turn (52 sts). Rows 101 110: Repeat Rows 101 110 above on 52 sts. Skip next 12 sts on Row 99 for other armhole, join B in next st. Row 100: Sc in next 3 sts, work in pattern to end. Rows 101 110: Repeat Rows 101 110 above on 32 sts, changing to B at end of Row 110, ch 3, turn. Row 111: Work in pattern across next 31 sts, ch 12 over armhole gap, work in pattern across next 52 sts of Row 110, ch 12 over armhole gap, work in pattern across next 32 sts of Row 110, ch 3, turn. Row 112: Work in pattern across all sts and ch. Rows 113 126: Work in pattern. Fasten off. Armhole Trim Join B in armhole opening, work 52 sc around, join. Fasten off. Sleeves (make 2) With A, ch 53. Rows 1 9: Work in pattern across, ch 3, turn at end of Row 9. Rows 10 30: With B, dc in each st across, ch 3, turn. Fasten off. Sew sleeve seams, sew in place in armhole openings. Side Trim With right side facing, join B at top and sc evenly down side, covering carried yarn. Fasten off. Repeat on opposite side. Weave in ends. www.redheart.com 17

7 Snuggle Bunny Keep this clever warmer handy for on-the-go comfort in the car seat or the stroller. 18 Snuggle Up!

Crochet Snuggle Bunny Instructions Designed by Michele Wilcox. Skill Level: Throw measures 25 x 26. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 2 skeins 373 Petal Pink A, 1 skein 316 Soft White B, small amount 358 Lavender C. Small amount blue, pink, and brown pearl cotton for embroidery; yarn needle. Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]. GAUGE: 17 dc = 5 ; 4 rows = 1¾ in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. THROW With B, ch 87. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each remaining ch across, ch 1, turn (85 dc). Row 2: Sc into first dc, *ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc into next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc into next dc; repeat from * working last sc into top of ch 3, turn. Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc into first sc, *sc into next dc, 5 dc into next sc; repeat from * ending last repeat with 3 dc into last sc, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc into first dc, *ch 2, dc into next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc into next dc; repeat from * ending last repeat with sc into 3rd ch of ch 3, turn. Row 5: Ch 3, *2 dc into next ch-2 space, dc into next dc, 2 dc into next ch-2 space, dc into next sc; repeat from * to end. Fasten off, turn. Row 6: Join A in first dc with a slip st, ch 1, (dc in next dc, slip st in next dc) across, ch 3, turn. Row 7: Dc in each st across, ch 1, turn (85 dc). Row 8: Skip first st, *dc in next st, slip st in next st; repeat from * across, ch 3, turn. Rows 9 43: Repeat Rows 7 & 8. Divide for Armholes Row 44: Work 21 sts in pattern, leaving rest of row unworked, ch 3, turn. Rows 45 50: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 on these 21 sts. Fasten off. Skip next 7 sts on Row 43 for armhole. Row 44: Join A in next st with a slip st, work across next 28 sts in pattern, ch 3, turn. Rows 45 50: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 on these 29 sts. Fasten off. Skip next 7 sts on Row 43 for armhole. Row 44: Work the last 21 sts in pattern, ch 3, turn. Rows 45 50: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 on these 21 sts, ch 3, turn. Row 51 (joining row): Dc in next 20 sts, ch 7, dc in next 29 sts, ch 7, dc in next 21 sts, ch 1, turn. Row 52: Repeat Row 8. Rows 53 60: Repeat Rows 7 & 8. Fasten off. Armhole Opening Join A in center bottom st with a sc, sc 33 more times evenly spaced around opening, join and fasten off. Sleeves (make 2) With A, ch 35. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each remaining ch across, ch 1, turn (33 dc). Row 2: Repeat Row 8 of blanket. continued on next page www.redheart.com 19

Crochet Snuggle Bunny Instructions continued from previous page Rows 3 16: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 of blanket. Fasten off. Sew sleeve seams, sew sleeves in place. Flower Appliqué (make 3) With C, ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc). Rnd 3: Working in back loops only, slip st in first sc, (3 dc in next st, slip st) around. Fasten off. Bunny Appliqué Head With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc). Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (18 sc). Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (24 sc). Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 6: (Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch) sc in next 3 sc, repeat from ( ), slip st in next sc, turn, working around ears; skip slip st, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in tip of ear, 6 sc on opposite side of ch, slip st in last ch, sc next 5, hdc next 5, 3 sc in tip of ear, 6 sc on opposite side of ch, slip st and fasten off. Embroider blue French knot eyes, pink satin st nose and brown straight st mouth and whiskers, as shown. Body With B, ch 2. Rnds 1 4: follow Rnds 1 4 of head. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (30 sc). Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (36 sc). Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (42 sc). Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (48 sc). Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around, end. Sew bunny and flowers in place on blanket as shown. 61 2 11 2 9 7 26 3 1 2 3 1 2 SLEEVE 10 25 20 Snuggle Up!

8 Winter Warmth This striking color combination is classically elegant. Maybe this is the one you make for yourself! instructions on next page www.redheart.com 21

Crochet Winter Warmth Instructions Designed by Katherine Eng. Skill Level: Throw measures 54 x 64 (64 x 76 ). Directions are for size Adult. Changes for size Tall are in parentheses. Change in size is made by changing hook size. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 5 (6) skeins 312 Black A, 3 (4) skeins 400 Grey Heather B and 313 Aran C. Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10] for size Adult and 8mm [US L-11] for size Tall. Yarn needle. GAUGE: One motif = 5 (6 ) in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Large Shell = (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same st. Small Shell = (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) worked in same st. For schematic, see page 35. MOTIF (make 124) With A, ch 4, join. Ch 3 (counts as first dc of Rnd 1). Rnd 1 (right side): 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times. Join to top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Rnd 2: With B, draw up a loop in any ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, [large shell in next ch-2 space, ch 1] 3 times. Join. Fasten off. Rnd 3: With C, draw up a loop in any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 1, [Large shell in next ch-1 space, ch 1, * sc in next ch-2 space] 4 times, ending at * on last repeat. Join to beginning sc. Fasten off. Complete all motifs through Rnd 3, then complete as follows: Rnd 4 (joining rnd): With A, draw up a loop in 2nd dc to the left of any corner, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same dc, * skip 1 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-1 space. Skip next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-1 space. Skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc. Skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc, ch 4, sc, ch 2 and sc) in corner ch-2 space. Skip 1 dc, ** (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc; * repeat from * to * around, ending at ** on last repeat. Join to beginning sc. Fasten off. Work Rnd 4 around first motif; then, join additional motifs, working from top to bottom. Work in Rnd 4 throughout, joining as follows: Join ch-4 spaces by working ch 2, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch-4 space, ch 2 and continue in pattern. Join ch-2 spaces by working ch 1, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch-2 space, ch 1 and continue in pattern. Where 4 corners meet: Ch 2, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch-4 space, ch 1, drop loop, skip next ch-4 space, draw loop under to over through next ch-4 space, ch 2 and continue. When all squares are completed and joined, work border. Border Rnd 1 (right side): With A, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space and in each corner ch-4 space, working as follows at each joining seam: sc in corner space to the right of 22 Snuggle Up!

joining, ch 2, sc in space to the left of joining. Join last sc to first. Turn, slip st to next ch-2 space. Ch 1. Rnd 2: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space around, working (sc, ch 4, sc) in each of corner ch-2 space. Join last sc to first. Fasten off. Rnd 3: With B, draw up a loop in first ch-2 space to the left of any corner ch-4 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 space, * small shell in next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-2 space; * repeat from * to * around, working as follows at each corner: large shell in corner ch-4 space, sc in next ch-2 space. At end of rnd, join last corner shell to beginning sc. Fasten off. Rnd 4: With C, draw up a loop in ch-2 space of first small shell to the left of any corner shell. Ch 3 (counts as first dc of first small shell), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, * ch 1, small shell in ch-2 space of next small shell; * repeat from * to * around, working as follows at each corner: ch 2, (4 dc, ch 3, 4 dc) in corner ch-2 space. Ch 2, small shell in ch-2 space of next small shell. At end of rnd, join last ch 2 to 3rd ch of beginning ch. Slip st to ch-2 space. Ch 1. On next rnd, work tightly or use a size smaller hook. Rnd 5: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in same ch-2 space, * ch 2, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space; * repeat from * to * around, working as follows at each corner: ch 2, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 space (between last shell and corner shell). [Ch 2, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next dc], ch 2, skip next dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-3 space. Repeat between [ ]. Ch 2, skip next dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 space (between corner shell and next shell), ch 2, ** (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space of next shell. At end of rnd, repeat corner pattern to **. Join to beginning sc. Fasten off. Last 3 rnds are repeated on bottom edge of sleeves without corner pattern. Sleeve Openings With A, draw up a loop in a ch-2 space near center of bottom square of opening. Ch 1. Rnd 1: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space around, decreasing over 2 corner spaces at each joining seam. Join, slip st in next ch-2 space, ch 1 (24 ch-2 spaces). Rnd 2: Repeat Rnd 2 of border, omitting corner pattern. Fasten off. Sleeves (make 2) With A, join together 3 squares in a strip for cuff. Join strip into a rnd. Do not fasten off. Slip st to next ch-2 space and ch 1. Repeat Rnds 1 and 2 of Sleeve Openings (18 ch-2 spaces). Then work in border pattern st (minus corner pattern) for Rnds 3, 4, and 5. With A, draw up a loop in 2nd ch-2 space to the left of any seam. Ch 1. Rnds 1 and 2: Repeat Rnds 1 and 2 of Sleeve Openings. Do not fasten off. Turn, slip st to next ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc of rnd here and throughout). Rnd 3: Dc in same space. Work 2 dc in each remaining ch-2 space around. Join to top of beginning ch. Ch 3. Rnds 4 and 5: Dc in each dc around. Join. Ch 3. Rnds 6-18: Continue in dc, increasing 1 st evenly twice on Rnds 6 (38 dc), 9 (40 dc), 12 (42 dc), 15 (44 dc), and 4 times on Rnd 18 (48 dc). Mark bottom to the right of center ch-2 space of sleeve opening. On next rnd, join (beginning at marked space) while working Rnd 19. Rnd 19: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in first dc and in every other dc around, joining to ch-2 spaces of sleeve opening as follows: ch 1, drop loop, draw loop under to over through opposite ch 2 space, ch 1 and continue. At end of rnd, join and fasten off. Weave in ends. www.redheart.com 23

9 Woodland Hills 24 Snuggle Up! This rustic color combination is perfect for your favorite guy it keeps his hands free to control the remote!

Crochet Woodland Hills Instructions Designed by Kathy Wigington. Skill Level: Throw measures 54 x 66 (64 x 73 ). Directions are for size Adult. Changes for size Tall are in parentheses. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 4 (5) skeins 4361 Frosty Green Fleck A, 6 (7) skeins 971 Camouflage B, 5 (6) skeins 365 Coffee C. Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 9 sts = 4 ; 6 rows = 3 in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. For schematic, see page 36. THROW With C, ch 122 (146). Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across [121 (145) sts]. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, * hdc in next st, dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, turn. Fasten off. Row 3: Join A and sc first 2 sts together, sc in each of next 2 sts, * 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc next 3 sts together, sc in each of next 2 sts; repeat from * across to last 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc last 2 sts together, turn. Fasten off [145 (193) sc]. Row 4: With B, repeat Row 3, turn, do not fasten off. Row 5: Ch 4, tr in next st (counts as tr 2 together), *dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr next 3 sts together; repeat from * across to last 7 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr last 2 sts together, turn. Fasten off. Row 6: Join A with sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off [121 (145) sc]. Row 7: Join C with sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn, do not fasten off. Rows 8-103 (8-115): Repeat Rows 2-7. Divide For Armholes Right Side Row 104 (116) (wrong side): Ch 1, sc in first st, *hdc in next st, dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * 4 (5) times, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. Fasten off. Row 105 (117): Join A and sc first 2 sts together, *sc in each of next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc next 3 sts together; repeat from * 3 (4) times, sc in each of next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc last 2 sts together, turn. Fasten off [33 (41) sc]. Row 106 (118): With B, repeat Row 105 (117), do not fasten off. Row 107 (119): Ch 4, tr in next st (counts as tr 2 together), * dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr next 3 sts together; repeat from * across to last 7 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr last 2 sts together, turn. Fasten off. Row 108 (120): Join A with sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off [25 (31) sc]. Row 109 (121): With C, repeat Row 108 (120), do not fasten off. Rows 110-114 (122-126): Repeat Rows 104-108 (116-120). www.redheart.com 25

Crochet Woodland Hills Instructions continued on next page Center Row 104 (116) (wrong side): Skip next 14 (17) sts for armhole, join C with sc in next st, *hdc in next st, dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, turn. Fasten off. Row 105 (117): Join A and sc first 2 sts together, * sc in each of next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc next 3 sts together; repeat from * 6 (7) times, sc in each of next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc last 2 sts together, turn. Fasten off [57 (65) sc]. Row 106 (118): With B, repeat Row 105 (117), do not fasten off. Row 107 (119): Ch 4, tr in next st (counts as tr 2 together), * dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr next 3 sts together; repeat from * 6 (7) times, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr last 2 sts together, turn. Fasten off. Row 108 (120): Join A with sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off [43 (49) sc]. Row 109 (121): With C, repeat Row 108 (120), do not fasten off. Row 110 (122): Ch 1, * sc in first st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * 7 (8) times, sc in last st, turn. Fasten off. Row 111-114 (123-126): Repeat Rows 105-108 (117-120). Left Side Row 104 (116) (wrong side): Skip next 14 (17) sts for armhole, join C with sc in next st, * hdc in next st, dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * 4 (5) times, turn. Fasten off. Rows 105-114 (116-126): Work as for Right Side. Row 115 (127) (joining row): Join C with sc in first st, sc in next 24 (30) sts, ch 14 (17), sc in next 43 (49) sts, ch 14 (17), sc in last 25 (31) sts, turn. Do not fasten off [121 (145) sc]. Rows 116-133 (128-145): Repeat Rows 2-7. Fasten off. Border With right side facing and working along side edge, join C with sc in end of first row, work 3 sc in end of each tr row and 1 sc in end of each sc row, ending with 2 sc in end of last row. Fasten off. Repeat along opposite side edge. Do not fasten off, do not turn; work along outer edge, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner st. Join with a slip st in first st. Fasten off. Sleeves (make 2) With C, ch 56 (62). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn [55 (61) sc]. Row 2: Repeat Row 2 (of Throw, here and throughout). Row 3: Repeat Row 3 [73 (81) sc]. Row 4: Repeat Row 4. Row 5: Repeat Row 5. Row 6: Repeat Row 6 [56 (62) sc]. Rows 8-17: Repeat Rows 2-7, ending with Row 5. Row 18: Join A with sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 (1) sts, sc next 2 sts together, (sc in each of next 2 (3) sts, sc next 2 sts together) across to last 3 (2) sts, turn. Fasten off [43 (49) sc]. Rows 19-29: Repeat Rows 2-7 of Throw. Row 30: Join A with sc in first st, sc in each of next 4 (1) sts, sc next 2 sts together, (sc in each of next 1 (2) sts, sc next 2 sts together) across to last 4 (1) sts, sc in last 4 (1) sts, turn. Fasten off [31 (37) sc]. Row 31: Repeat Row 7. Rows 32-43 (32-49): Repeat Rows 2-7. Sew sleeve seams, sew sleeves in place. Weave in ends. 26 Snuggle Up!

Knit this striped Snuggle Up in his or her school colors. It s great for dorm, football games and gifts for alums. 10 Sports Fan instructions on next page www.redheart.com 27

Knit Sports Fan Instructions Designed by Michele Wilcox. Skill Level: Throw measures 45 x 55 (55 x 65, 65 x 75 ). Directions are for size Child. Changes for sizes Adult and Tall are in parentheses. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 4 (5, 6) skeins 313 Aran A, 2 (2, 3) skeins 672 Spring Green B, 1 skein of 385 Royal C. Circular Knitting Needles: 8mm [US 11] 32 and 16, 6mm [US 10] 16. 2 large stitch holders, stitch markers and yarn needle. GAUGE: 12 sts = 4 ; 22 rows = 4 in garter st using larger needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. NOTE: Throw is knit flat; 32 needles are use to accommodate large number of stitches. For schematic, see page 36. THROW With A and 32 needle, cast on 135 (165, 195) sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 41½ (49, 56). Next row (right side): Change to B, k28 (36, 42), place marker, k79 (93, 111), place marker, k28 (36, 42). Next row: Knit to first marker, slip marker, purl to second marker, slip marker, knit to end. Next row: Knit. Repeat last 2 rows for 2, ending with a wrong side row. Divide For Armholes Next row (right side): K28 (36, 42), bind off 13 (15, 18), k53 (63, 75), bind off 13(15, 18), k28 (36, 42). Place first 28 (36, 42) sts and center 53 (63, 75) sts on holders. * Continue on last 28 (36, 42) sts in garter st until piece measures 4½ (5, 6) from bound off sts. Place sts on a holder. ** Place first 28 (36, 42) sts onto needle. With B, work from * to **. Place center 53 (63, 75) sts onto needle; with wrong side facing and C, purl. Next row: Knit. Work in St st for ¾ (1, 1). Change to B work in pat for 1. Change to C and work for 1. Change to B and work for 1. Change to C and work for ¾ (1, 1), ending with a wrong side row. Size Tall only Change to B and work for 1, ending with a wrong side row. Place all sts back on needle. With right side facing and B, knit across first 28 (36, 42) sts, place marker, cast on 13 (15, 18) sts over armhole gap, knit across next 53 (63, 75) sts, cast on 13 (15, 18) sts over armhole gap, place marker, knit across last 28 (36, 42) sts [135 (165, 195) sts]. Next row: Knit to first marker, purl to second marker, knit to end. Next row: Knit. Repeat last 2 rows for 2, ending with a wrong side row. Next row (right side): With A, knit. Work in garter st for 5 (7, 8) more. Bind off. Sleeves Starting at underarm with B and larger 16 circular needle, pick up and knit 48 (60, 72) sts, place marker and join. Work in St st for approx 2. Change to C and work for 1. Change to B and work for 1. Change to C and work for 1. Change to B and decrease 2 sts every 6 (4, 5) rnds 6 (10, 12) times [36 (40, 48) sts]. Work even until piece measures 14 (18, 21). Change to smaller 16 needle and work in k2, p2 rib for 4. Bind off loosely in pat. Weave in ends. 28 Snuggle Up!

11 Sunny Comfort Bright colors lift the spirits at any time of the year--even on a dreary, stay-at-home day. instructions on next page www.redheart.com 29

Crochet Sunny Comfort Instructions Designed by Marianne Forrestal. Skill Level: Throw measures 50 x 68 (60 x 78 ). Directions are for size Adult. Changes for size Tall are in parentheses. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 3 (4) skeins each 505 Aruba Sea A, 320 Cornmeal B, and 4 (5) skeins 931 Seagrass C. Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] (6.5mm [US K-10.5]). Yarn needle. GAUGE: 13 dc = 4 ; 6 rows = 4 (11 dc = 4 ; 4 rows = 3 ). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Dc dec = [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yo and pull through all 5 loops on hook. Color Sequence: 2 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C; repeat throughout. THROW With A, ch 141. Row 1 (right side): 3 dc in 6th ch from hook, [skip next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch] 44 times, skip next 2 ch, dc in last ch, ch 3, turn (45 3-dc groups). Row 2: [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 45 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (45 clusters). Row 3: Join next color with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same st (increase made), [3 dc in next cluster] 45 times, 4 dc in last st, ch 3, turn (47 3-dc groups). Row 4: [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 47 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (47 clusters). Rows 5 12: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 four times more, increasing two 3-dc groups every odd row. Row 13: Join next color with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 55 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (55 3-dc groups). Row 14: [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 55 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (55 clusters). Rows 15 78 (84): Repeat Rows 13 and 14 thirty-two (thirty-five) times. Divide for Armholes Right Side Row 79 (85): With right side facing, join A with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in next cluster, leaving rest of row unworked, ch 3, turn. Row 80 (86): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (11 clusters). Row 81 (87): Join B with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (11 3-dc groups). Row 82 (88): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (11 clusters). Row 83 (89): Join C with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (11 3-dc groups). Row 84 (90): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (11 clusters). Center Row 79 (85): With right side facing, skip next 6 clusters on Row 78 (84) for armhole, join A with slip st in next cluster, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 17 times, dc in next cluster, leaving rest of row unworked, ch 3, turn. 30 Snuggle Up!

Row 80 (86): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 17 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (17 clusters). Row 81 (87): Join B with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 17 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (17 3-dc groups). Row 82 (88): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 17 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (17 clusters). Row 83 (89): Join C with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 17 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (17 3-dc groups). Row 84 (90): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 17 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (17 clusters). Left Side Row 79 (85): With right side facing, skip next 6 clusters on Row 78 (84) for armhole, join A with slip st in next cluster, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in last dc, ch 3, turn. Row 80 (86): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (11 clusters). Row 81 (87): Join B with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (11 3-dc groups). Row 82 (88): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (11 clusters). Row 83 (89): Join C with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (11 3-dc groups). Row 84 (90): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (11 clusters). Top Edge Row 85 (91) (right side): Join A with slip st in top of first dc on Right Side, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in next dc, ch 22, dc in next dc on Center, [3 dc in next cluster] 17 times, dc in next dc, ch 22, dc in next dc on Left Side, [3 dc in next cluster] 11 times, dc in last dc, ch 3, turn. Row 86 (92): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc dec over next dc and 2 ch, ch 1, [dc dec over next 3 ch, ch 1] 6 times, dc dec over next 2 ch and next dc, ch 1, [dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 17 times, dc dec over next dc and 2 ch, ch 1, [dc dec over next 3 ch, ch 1] 6 times, dc dec over next 2 ch and next dc, ch 1, [dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 11 times, dc in last dc. Fasten off, turn (55 clusters). Row 87 (93): Join next color with slip st in top of first dc, ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 55 times, dc in last dc, ch 3, turn (55 3-dc groups). Row 88 (94): [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 55 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn (55 clusters). Rows 89 98 (95-104): Repeat Rows 87 and 88 (93 and 94) five times more. Turn, do not fasten off. Border 3 sc in first dc, [sc in ch-1 space, 2 sc in cluster] 55 times, 3 sc in last dc, work 147 (156) sc evenly along side edge. Working in beginning ch, 3 sc in first ch along bottom, sc in each ch to last ch (136 sc), 3 sc in last ch, 147 (156) sc evenly along other side edge, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Sleeves Rnd 1: With right side facing, join A with slip st in space between third and fourth skipped clusters on Row 78 (84), ch 3, [3 dc in next cluster] 3 times, 3 dc in edges of Rows 79, 81, 82, 83, and 85 (85, 86, 87, 89, 90, and 91), 3 dc in each cluster along top of armhole, 3 dc in edges of Rows 85, 83, 82, 81, and 79 (91, 90, 89, 87, 86, and 85). Join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3. Ch 3, turn [22 (24) 3-dc groups]. Rnd 2: [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 22 (24) times, join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off, turn [22 (24) clusters]. Rnd 3: Join next color with slip st in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in each cluster around, join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3. Ch 3, turn [22 (24) 3-dc groups]. continued on next page www.redheart.com 31

Crochet Sunny Comfort Instructions continued from previous page Rnd 4: [Dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 1] 22 (24) times, join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off, turn [22 (24) clusters]. Rnds 5 26: Repeat Rnds 3 and 4 eleven times. At the end of Rnd 26, ch 1 instead of 3, turn. Rnd 27: Sc in first dc and each cluster around, join with slip st to first sc [23 (25) sc]. Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve. Weave in ends. 1 11 (12 2 ) 6 (8) 16 (19) 18 (21) 8 (9) 4 (5) 68 (78) 9 (11) SLEEVE 20 (26) 43 (49) 50 (60) 32 Snuggle Up!

1. sculpted shells 65 1 12 2 52 2. story time 42 (56) 13 58 (68) 20 SLEEVE 20 10 8 6 8 SLEEVE 1 8 (12 2 ) 6 14 (19) 17 (20) 27 TOP TOP www.redheart.com 33

3. autumn spice 58 (69) 5 (6) 1 1 6 2 (7 2 ) 53 (63) 5. monet s garden 55 13 65 SLEEVE 22 SLEEVE 12 (14) 11 1 (13 1 2 2 ) 5 (6) 20 (24) 17 1 2 (21) 3 2 4 (3) 19 TOP TOP 1 1 2 21 6 9 1 2 2 1 2 34 Snuggle Up! 5 7 2

7. too sweet 52 5 1 6 2 43 9. winter warmth 54 (64) 64 (76) SLEEVE 16 5 (6) SLEEVE 7 (8) 10 3 1 2 1 16 12 2 12 (14) 5 (6) 20 (24) 20 (23) TOP TOP 15 (18) www.redheart.com 35

10. woodland hills 6 9 1 11 (13) 6 2 (8) 54 (64) 11. sports fan 45 (55, 65) 12 (13 1 2, 16) 10 (13) SLEEVE 21 1 1 2 (24 2 ) 66 (73) SLEEVE 23 (26) 16 (20, 24) 6 8 19 (22) 1 4 2 (5, 6) 9 1 2 (12, 14) 17 (21, 25 TOP TOP 4 14 (18, 21) 36 Snuggle Up! 55 (65, 75)

Reference abbreviations A, B, C, etc.... Color A, B, C, etc. ch......................chain dc............. double crochet dec..................decrease hdc........half double crochet inc.................. increase K....................... knit K2tog.... knit 2 stitches together MC................ main color mm...............millimeters p2sso........ pass 2 slipped sts over the knit st P2tog.... purl 2 stitches together Rnd...................Round sc.............. single crochet sc2tog.........single crochet 2 stitches together ssk.............. slip, slip, knit st(s).................stitch(es) yo................. yarn over * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times indicated check your gauge Gauge is the number of stitches (and spaces) per inch and the number of rows (or rounds) per inch. Your gauge and the gauge listed at the beginning of the pattern should be the same so that your project will finish to the correct size and so you will not run out of yarn. If your swatch matches the measurement given, you can start right in on your pattern. If your swatch is too large, you are working too loosely change to a smaller hook or needle size and make another swatch. If your swatch is too small, you are working too tightly change to a larger hook or needle size and make another swatch. skill levels Perfect for new knitters and crocheters, these projects use basic stitches and minimal shaping. These projects use basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. It s easy! These projects use a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or mid-level shaping. Great for learning new skills. For more experienced stitchers, these projects feature intricate stitch patterns, more advanced techniques, or detailed shaping. Do you like a challenge?

Snuggle Up! 2 5 8 11 14 16 18 21 24 27 29 Number refers to page number. crochet & knit cozy throws 11 with arms Art. J27, Book 0022 Second edition 0711 Printed in USA 2009 Coats & Clark Coats & Clark P.O. Box 12229 Greenville, SC 29612-0229 distributed in Canada by Coats & Clark Vaughan, Canada CA00051 www.redheart.com www.coatsandclark.com 0 7 3 6 5 0 8 0 6 0 4 9