Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas

Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas

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We like to get started early preparing for the holidays and we know you do too. You enjoy having unique knit and crochet decorations for your home and family. You spend your spare time creating one-of-akind gifts that truly let the receivers know they are special in your life. And you make cozy gifts to keep you and yours warm all winter long. So we rounded up our very favorite projects just for you. We have bright jungle ornaments or classic little sweaters and stockings for your tree and a granny square tree skirt—all wonderful additions to your Christmas tree decorating tradition. The Holiday Balls Throw and clever kids’ hats make great gifts for special people. If parties will be part of your calendar, you’ll want to make a knit or crochet bottle cozy or the perfect holiday hostess apron. There is a special Holiday Cat collar too. If you’d like to make a snowman without getting your hands cold, we have a snowman jar cozy and mug hug—both are perfect to fill with sweets or other treats for office friends. We hope you’ll love creating many of these projects with our popular Red Heart yarns and spread the joy this holiday season!

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Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Table of Contents Christmas Crochet Patterns........... 5

Christmas Knitting Patterns ........29

Snowflake Hostess Apron .............................. 5

Buttoned Bottle Cozy................................... 29

Granny Tree Skirt ........................................... 8

Little Knit Stockings ..................................... 31

Holiday Balls Throw ..................................... 12

Snowman Jar Cozy ....................................... 34

Holiday Spirits Bottle Bag............................. 14

Polar Bear Hat .............................................. 35

Gift Pocket Scarf........................................... 16

Leonora the Lion Ornament ........................ 37

Holiday Cat Collar......................................... 17

Tracy the Tiger Ornament ........................... 39

Snowman Mug Hug...................................... 19

Cabled e-Reader Cozy .................................. 41

Big Bloom Hat .............................................. 21

Shine On Hat and Scarf ................................ 42

Bull's-Eye Ornaments ................................... 23

Cozy Knit Wristers........................................ 44

Holiday Hearts Throw .................................. 25

Noel Knit Sweater Ornaments ..................... 45

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Christmas Crochet Patterns

Special Abbreviations

Snowflake Hostess Apron

V-st = (dc, ch 2, dc) in same space or st. sc2tog = [draw up a loop in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Picot = ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook. J3 (join ch-3 spaces) = ch 1, remove hook from loop, insert hook from the right side into corresponding ch3 space and into loop, drawing loop through, ch 1. Directions are for size Small; changes for sizes Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large and XXXLarge are in parentheses. To Fit Bust: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 5254)", [81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 111-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm]. Bodice Width: 13¼ (15¾, 18¼, 20¾, 23, 25½)", [34 (40, 4653, 58, 65) cm].

APRON Waistband Snowflake [Make 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)] NOTE: After the first snowflake, all others are joined while working Round 3.

Designed by Tammy Hildebrand. RED HEART® Shimmer®: 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls 1929 Red A; and 1 (1, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls 1010 Snow B. Susan Bate® Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8] and 6mm [US J-10]. Yarn Needle. GAUGES: 3 V-sts and 2 sc = 4" (10 cm); 7 rows = 4" (10 cm) in skirt pattern; 13 sts = 4" (10 cm); 15 rows = 4" (10 cm) in sc; snowflake = 3¼" (8 cm) across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hooks to obtain the gauges.

With B and smaller hook, ch 8; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch around; join with a slip st in first sc – 16 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 5, skip next sc, [sc in next sc, ch 5, skip next sc] 7 times; join in first sc – 8 ch-5 spaces.

First Snowflake ONLY Round 3: * Slip st in next 2 ch, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next ch, slip st in next 2 ch **, slip st in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **. Fasten off.

Remaining Snowflakes Joining Round 3: [Slip st in next 2 ch, joining to previous snowflake, (slip st, J3, slip st) in next ch,

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas slip st in next 2 ch, slip st in next sc] twice, * slip st in next 2 ch, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next ch, slip st in next 2 ch **, slip st in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **. Fasten off.

Tie Row 1: With right side facing and smaller hook, join B in right-hand ch-3 space of short end of snowflake strip; ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), dc in same space, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-3 space; turn. Rows 2-25 (2-26, 2-27, 2-28, 2-29, 2-30): Ch 1, (slip st, ch 6, dc) in first ch-3 space, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-3 space; turn. Fasten off after last row.

Skirt Foundation Row: With right side facing and larger hook, join A with sc in ch-3 space on first snowflake; ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, * ch 7, sc in ch-3 space on next snowflake, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across; turn – 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) sc and 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ch-3 spaces and 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) ch-7 spaces. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch across; turn – 65 (77, 89, 101, 113, 125) sc. Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first sc, * skip next sc, V-st in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; turn – 17 (20, 23, 26, 29, 32) sc and 16 (19, 22, 25, 28, 31) V-sts. Row 3: Ch 5, dc in first sc (ch-5 and dc counts as Vst), * sc in next ch-2 space, V-st in next sc; repeat from * across; turn – 17 (20, 23, 26, 29, 32) V-sts. Row 4: (Slip st, ch 1, sc) in first ch-2 space, * V-st in next sc, sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across; turn. Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Row 7: Repeat Row 3. Row 8: Ch 5, dc in first dc (increase made), sc in first ch-2 space, * V-st in next sc, sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to end; V-st in 3rd ch of ch-5 (increase made); turn – 18 (21, 24, 27, 30, 33) V-sts. Row 9: Repeat Row 4. Rows 10-13: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice. Row 14: Repeat Row 3. Row 15: Repeat Row 8 – 19 (22, 25, 28, 31, 34) V-

sts. Rows 16-22: Repeat Rows 9-15 – 20 (23, 26, 29, 32, 35) V-sts. Row 23: Repeat Row 4. Rows 24-27 (24-27, 24-31, 24-31, 24-31, 24-31): Repeat Rows 3 and 4 two (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) times. Row 28 (28, 32, 32, 32, 32): Repeat Row 3. Do not turn or fasten off after last row but pivot to work over post of sts at row ends. Skirt Border First Side Ch 1, 2 sc in each dc row and sc in each sc row up to waistband, slip st in ch-3 space on last snowflake – 42 (42, 48, 48, 48, 48) sc. Fasten off. Second Side With right side facing and larger hook, join A in outside ch-3 space of last snowflake on opposite end of waistband; ch 1, 2 sc in each dc row and sc in each sc row to lower edge. Fasten off. Skirt Edging With right side facing and larger hook, join B in same ch-3 space as Second Side of skirt border; * skip next sc, (slip st, picot) in next sc; repeat from * to corner; working in sts of last row of skirt, (slip st, 5 dc) in first ch-2 space, ** slip st in next sc, 5 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from ** to next corner; (slip st, picot) in next sc on First Side of skirt border, skip next sc, *** (slip st, picot) in next sc, skip next sc; repeat from *** to waistband; slip st in ch-3 space on snowflake. Fasten off. Bodice Row 1: With right side facing and larger hook, working in ch-3 spaces on opposite side of snowflakes, join A with sc in first ch-3 space, * ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across; turn – 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) sc and 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) ch3 spaces. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch across; turn – 45 (53, 61, 69, 77, 85) sc. Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc to last 2 sc; sc2tog; turn – 43 (51, 59, 67, 75, 83) sc. Rows 6-17: Repeat Rows 2-5 three more times – 37 (45, 53, 61, 69, 77) sc. Rows 18-20: Repeat Rows 2-4.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Row 21: Ch 1, sc in first 10 (14, 18, 22, 26, 30) sc, 4 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc, 4 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to end; turn – 43 (51, 59, 67, 75, 83) sc. Rows 22-25: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Row 26: Ch 1, sc in first 21 (25, 29, 33, 37, 41) sc, sc2tog, sc in each sc to end; turn – 42 (50, 58, 66, 74, 82) sc. Rows 27-28 (27-28, 27-30, 27-30, 27-32, 27-32): Repeat Row 22. Row 29 (29, 31, 31, 33, 33): Repeat Row 5 – 40 (48, 56, 64, 72, 80) sc. Row 30 (30, 32, 32, 34, 34): Ch 1, sc in first 14 (18, 22, 26, 30, 34) sc, slip st in next 12 sc, sc in each sc to end; turn. Row 31: Ch 1, sc in first 12 (16, 20, 24, 28, 32) sc, slip st in next 2 sc, slip st in next 12 slip sts, slip st in next 2 sc, sc in each sc to end; turn. First Neck Strap Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 8 sc; TURN leaving remaining sts unworked. Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across; turn – 7 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sc, sc2tog; turn – 6 sc. Row 4: Repeat Row 2 – 5 sc. Rows 5-91: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Fasten off after last row. Second Neck Strap Row 1: With wrong side facing, skip next 24 (32, 40, 48, 56, 64) sts of last long row; join A with sc in next sc, sc in each sc to end; turn – 8 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sc, sc2tog; turn – 7 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across; turn – 6 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sc, sc2tog; turn – 5 sc. Rows 5-91: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Fasten off after last row. Bodice Border With right side facing and larger hook, join A with slip st in ch-3 space on last snowflake; working over row ends, sc in each sc row up to tie, slip st in each row of tie and in each sc across last row of tie and in each row end of second side, working in sts across last row of bodice, sc in each st, slip st in each row of second tie and in each sc across last row and in

each row of second side, working over row ends of second side of bodice, sc in each sc row, slip st in ch-3 space on snowflake. Fasten off. Bodice Edging With right side facing and larger hook, join B with slip st in same ch-3 space on snowflake as border; skip next st, * (slip st, picot) in next st, skip next st; repeat from * to end; slip st in same ch-3 space on snowflake. Fasten off. Pocket Round 1: With larger hook and B, ch 8; join with slip st to form ring; ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in each ch around; join with slip st in first sc – 8 sc and 8 ch-1 spaces. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 5, [sc in next sc, ch 5] 7 times; join in first sc. Round 3: Slip st in next ch-5 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), 5 dc in same space, 6 dc in each ch-5 space around; join in top of ch-3 – 48 sts. Round 4: Slip st in next 2 dc, * ch 3, slip st in next 3 dc, ch 1 **, slip st in next 3 dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Round 5: Working over slip st of previous round, slip st in next 2 sts, * (slip st, [picot, slip st] twice) all in next ch-3 space, slip st in next 3 sts, slip st in next sc of Round 2 **, slip st in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, end at **. Fasten off. With yarn needle and B, tack edges of pocket to skirt leaving top two points open using photo as guide for placement. ABBREVIATIONS: A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; * or ** or *** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** or *** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified. RED HEART® Shimmer®, Art. E763 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 28 yd (256 m) balls.

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Granny Tree Skirt

shorter edge is sewn to the outer edge of the inner ring. Skirt measures 58" (147 cm) diameter, to fit around standard tree holder.

INNER RING With B, ch 140.

Designed by Ann Regis. RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 334 Buff A, 322 Pale Yellow B, 256 Carrot C, 319 Cherry Red D, 378 Claret E, 358 Lavender F, 886 Blue G, 656 Real Teal H, 672 Spring Green I, 389 Hunter Green J. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Yarn needle, stitch marker. GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 6 rows = 4" in double crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. NOTES 1. Skirt is made from thirteen pieces: an inner ring and twelve granny squares arranged around the outer edge of the inner ring. 2. The granny squares are not perfectly square; one edge is shorter than the other three edges. The

Row 1 (Right Side): 3 dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch counts as first dc), *skip next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch; repeat from * across to last ch, dc in last ch—Forty-six 3-dc groups, and one dc on each end. Fasten off B. Row 2: With Wrong Side facing, draw up a loop of G in the space between the first 2 dc, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), *3 dc in next space between 3-dc groups, ch 1; repeat from * across, dc in space between last dc and beginning ch—Fortyfive 3-dc groups, 46 ch-1 spaces, and one dc on each end. Fasten off G. Row 3: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of C in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (increase made), *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 6 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * 4 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 space] 4 times, 3 dc in turning ch-space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch—Fifty-two 3-dc groups and

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas 51 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off C. Row 4: With Wrong Side facing, draw up a loop of A in the space between the first 2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 8 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 15 times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * once more, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 9 times, dc in space between last dc and beginning ch—Fifty-four 3-dc groups and 55 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off A. Row 5: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of F in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (increase made), [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 8 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 7 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 8 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * once more, [ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 space] 5 times, 3 dc in turning ch-space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch—Sixty-one 3-dc groups and 60 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off F. Row 6: With Wrong Side facing, draw up a loop of I in the space between the first 2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 9 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 18 times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * once more, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 11 times, dc in space between last dc and beginning ch—Sixty-three 3-dc groups and 64 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off I. Row 7: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of D in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 5 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (increase made), [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 10 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 8 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 10 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * once more, [ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 space] 5 times, 3 dc in turning ch-space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch—Seventy 3-dc groups and 69 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off D. Row 8: With Wrong Side facing, draw up a loop of E in the space between the first 2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 11 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 21 times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * once more, [ch 1, 3

dc in next ch-1 space] 12 times, dc in space between last dc and beginning ch—Seventy-two 3-dc groups and 73 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off E. Row 9: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of G in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (increase made), *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 7 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * 7 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 space] 3 times, 3 dc in turning ch-space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch—Eighty-two 3-dc groups and 81 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off G. Row 10: With Wrong Side facing, draw up a loop of H in the space between the first 2 dc, ch 4, *3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * across, dc in space between last dc and beginning ch—Eightyone 3-dc groups and 82 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off H. Row 11: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of A in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (increase made), [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 5 times, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 8 times; repeat from * 7 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in turning chspace, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch—Ninety-one 3dc groups and 90 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off A. Row 12: With Wrong Side facing, draw up a loop of C in the space between the first 2 dc, ch 4, *3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * across, dc in space between last dc and beginning ch—Ninety 3dc groups and 91 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off C. Row 13: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of B in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 13 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (increase made), *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 14 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * 3 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 space] 15 times, 3 dc in turning ch-space, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch—Ninety-six 3-dc groups and 95 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off B. Row 14: With Wrong Side facing, draw up a loop of F in the space between the first 2 dc, ch 4, *3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * across, dc in space between last dc and beginning ch—Ninetyfive 3-dc groups and 96 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off F. Row 15: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of J in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in turning ch-space, dc in 3rd ch of

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas beginning ch—Ninety-six 3-dc groups and 95 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off J. GRANNY SQUARE (make 12) Notes: 1. Make one granny square in each of the color sequences listed. 2. Squares are worked in joined rounds with Right Side facing at all times. 3. Ch-1 spaces are worked between the 3-dc groups across 3 edges of each square. No ch-1 spaces are worked between the 3-dc groups across one edge of each square (the top of the square). This shapes each square so that it is slightly narrower at the top than at the bottom. 4. Each round is worked with a different color. Fasten off old color at the end of each round. 5. To reduce the number of tails to weave in later, crochet over the ends as you go. Color Sequences Square #1: C, D, B, A, E, F, G, I, J, H. Square #2: J, G, A, I, B, F, D, H, E, C. Square #3: I, D, F, H, C, G, B, E, A, J. Square #4: F, E, J, H, G, I, C, D, A, B. Square #5: A, B, C, F, D, J, E, H, G, I. Square #6: G, H, I, J, F, E, C, B, A, D. Square #7: H, I, B, D, C, E, G, A, J, F. Square #8: D, J, F, A, C, B, I, G, H, E. Square #9: F, D, I, J, G, H, E, A, B, C. Square #10: B, C, F, I, G, D, A, H, E, J. Square #11: A, I, H, D, E, B, F, C, J, G. Square #12: E, G, J, I, H, F, D, B, C, A. With first color, ch 5; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, [ch 1, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch— 12 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off first color. Round 2: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of 2nd color in any ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 space, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in each of next 3 ch-1 spaces, 3 dc in same ch-1 space as joining, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—24 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off 2nd color. Round 3: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of 3rd color in any ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 space, 3 dc in next space between 3-dc groups, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (corner made),

place a marker in the 3-dc group before the corner for top edge of square, *ch 1, 3 dc in next space between 3-dc groups, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space (corner made); repeat from * once more, ch 1, 3 dc in next space between 3-dc groups, ch 1, 3 dc in same ch-1 space as joining, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—4 corners and one 3dc group on each side. Fasten off 3rd color. Round 4: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of 4th color in first corner ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 space, 3 dc in each space between 3-dc groups across to next corner ch-1 space, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner ch-1 space, [*ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to next corner ch-2 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 space] twice, **ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from ** across to first corner ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in same ch-1 space as joining, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—4 corners and two 3-dc groups on each side. Fasten off 4th color. Rounds 5–10: Repeat Round 4 six times and continue to change color every round as in color sequence—4 corners and eight 3-dc groups on each side at the end of Round 10. Note: If desired, join in a different corner ch-space for each round and work as for Round 4, taking care not to work ch-1 spaces between the 3-dc groups across the top edge of the square, and working ch-1 spaces between the 3-dc groups across the other 3 edges. Work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) for each top corner, and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) for each lower corner. FINISHING Arrange granny squares around outer edge of inner ring, as shown in Assembly Diagram. Take care to place shorter (marked) edge of each granny square next to edge of inner ring. Match the ten 3-dc groups across the top edge of each granny square with eight 3-dc groups (and the ch-1 spaces between the 3-dc groups) of outer edge of inner ring. Sew the granny squares together and to the inner ring. The designer recommends sewing the squares together in groups of three and then sewing the group of three to the inner ring. Outer Border Row 1 (Right Side): With Right Side facing, join D in outer corner of ring of granny squares, to work

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas across outer edge, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each dc, 1 hdc in each ch-1 space, and 2 hdc in each corner ch-2 space (where squares are joined) all the way across outer edge. Fasten off. Row 2 (Right Side): With Right Side facing, join E in top of beginning ch-2 of Row 1, ch 1, working in back loops only slip st in each hdc across. Note: Work with relaxed tension so as not to pull in the outer edge. Fasten off. Inner Border Row 1 (Right Side): With Right Side facing, join D in inner corner of inner ring, to work across inner edge, ch 2, 2 hdc in each space between 3-dc groups all the way across inner edge, DO NOT TURN. Row 2: Working in the opposite direction (without turning piece, to work reverse hdc sts), ch 2, work hdc in each space between 2-dc groups across, slip st in beginning ch-2 of Row 1. Fasten off.

RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins.

Side Borders Row 1 (Right Side): With Right Side facing, join D in corner, to work across side edge, hdc evenly spaced across side edge, DO NOT TURN. Row 2: Ch 1, reverse sc in each st across. Fasten off. Repeat across other side edge. Weave in any remaining ends. Lay skirt flat on floor around tree holder, and pat into position. Note any areas that may need blocking. Block piece very, very lightly, if needed. ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C, D, E, … = Color A, B, C, D, E …; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; () = work directions in parentheses into same stitch.

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Holiday Balls Throw

Designed by Ann Regis. Throw measures 58" (147 cm) wide and 58" (147 cm) long, including edging RED HEART® Super Soft™ 2 skeins 9925 Really Red A, 2 skeins 4412 Grass Green B, and 1 skein 4600 White C. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10½]. Yarn needle, stitch marker. GAUGE: 1 motif measures 5 x 5" (13 x 13 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. FIRST MOTIF Round 1 (RS): With C, ch 6; join with slip st in first

ch to form a ring, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—12 dc. Fasten off C. Round 2 (RS): Join A in any dc, ch 3, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next 11 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—24 dc. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, dc in next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 11 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—36 dc. Fasten off A. Round 4 (RS): Join C in any dc, *ch 8, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, [ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc] 2 times; repeat from * around; join with slip st in base of beginning ch—4 ch-8 spaces and 8 ch-4 spaces. Fasten off C. Round 5 (RS): Join B in any ch-8 space, ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), 6 dc in same ch-8 space, [ch 1, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 1, (6 dc, ch 2, 6 dc) in next ch-8 space] 3 times, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 1, 5 dc in same ch-8 space as beginning; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Fasten off B. MOTIF 2-80 (make and join 80) Sequence #1 (make 7 more): 1 round C, 2 rounds A, 1 round C, 1 round B. Sequence #2 (make 12): 3 rounds B, 1 round C, 1 round A. Sequence #3 (make 24): 3 rounds A, 1 round C, 1 round B. Sequence #4 (make 24): 1 round A, 2 rounds B, 1 round C, 1 round A. Sequence #5 (make 12): 1 round B, 2 rounds A, 1 round C, 1 round B. Sequence #6 (make 1): 1 round C, 2 rounds B, 1 round C, 1 round A. Work Rounds 1–4 of first motif, with specified color sequences. Refer to assembly diagram for placement of next motif. Round 5 (RS): Join last color in any ch-8 space, ch 5, 6 dc in same ch-8 space, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 1, *6 dc in next ch-8 space, ch 1, slip st in corresponding ch-2 space of neighbor, ch 1, 6 dc in same ch-8 space of current motif, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 2, slip st in corresponding ch-4 space of neighbor, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 1; repeat from * if there is a 2nd neighbor, 6 dc in next ch-8 space, ch 1, slip st in corresponding ch-2 space of neighbor, ch 1, 6 dc in same ch-8 space of current motif, work across

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas remaining side(s) in same manner as first side without joining to any neighbors; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Fasten off.

Round 4: With C, repeat Round 2. Round 5 (RS): Join A in any corner ch-2 space of throw, ch 4, dc in same ch-2 space, ch 1, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Do not fasten off. Last Round: *Ch 3, slip st in next dc; repeat from * around, ch 3, slip st in base of beginning ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, and C = Color A, B, and C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; RS = right side; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); WS = wrong side; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; () = work directions in parentheses into same stitch. RED HEART® Super Soft™, Art E777, available in solid color 10oz (283g), 515 yd (471m) skeins.

FINISHING Edging Round 1 (RS): Join A in any corner ch-2 space of throw, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in same ch-2 space, ch 1, *[skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] 3 times, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-4 space, ch 1, dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc] 2 times, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in corner ch-2 space of next motif, ch 1; repeat from * across to next corner of throw, (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch-2 space, ch 1, continue in same manner all the way around throw; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Fasten off. Round 2 (RS): Join C in any corner ch-2 space of throw, ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), hdc in same ch-2 space, ch 1, *hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, working (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in each corner; join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch. Fasten off. Round 3: With A, repeat Round 2.

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Holiday Spirits Bottle Bag Designed by Michele Wilcox. Bag measures 12" (30 cm) tall and 6" (15 cm) wide.

Special Abbreviations inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc. dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops.

RED HEART® Holiday®: 1 ball each 9040 Red/Silver A and 140 White/Silver B.

BAG Round 1: With A, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join but work in continuous rounds. Place marker in first sc and move up each round.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6].

Round 2: [Inc] 6 times – 12 sc.

Split lock stitch marker, yarn needle, 3" (8 cm) x 3" (8 cm) cardboard.

Round 3: [Sc in next sc, inc] 6 times – 18 sc.

Gauge: 13 sts = 4"(10 cm); 8 rounds = 3½" (9 cm) in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, inc] 6 times – 24 sc. Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, inc] 6 times – 30 sc. Round 6: [Sc in next 4 sc, inc] 6 times – 36 sc. Round 7: [Sc in next 5 sc, inc] 6 times – 42 sc. Round 8: Sc in back loop of each sc around; remove marker and join to first sc; TURN. Round 9: Ch 1, dec, sc in next 19 sc, dec, sc in last 19 sc; join; turn – 40 sc. Round 10: Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next st and each st around changing to B in last st; join with a slip st in top of ch-3; turn. Carry unused color inside bag as you go. Round 11: Ch 1, slip st in slip st, dc in next dc, * slip st in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, changing to A in last dc; join with slip st to first slip st; turn. Rounds 12-29: Repeat Rounds 10 and 11. Round 30: Repeat Round 10 but do not change color. Continue with A only. Eyelet Round 31: With A, ch 4, skip first 2 sts, * dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn. Rounds 32-34: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each dc around; join; turn. Fasten off at end of Round 34.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Tie With A, ch 75; slip st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Fasten off. Weave through Eyelet Round 31.

follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified. RED HEART® Holiday®, Art. E759 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 235 yd (215 m) balls.

Pompons (Make 2) Wrap B around a 3” (8 cm) board 45 times. Tie loops tightly in center. Cut and trim ends. Attach a pompom to each end of tie. ABBREVIATIONS: A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever

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Gift Pocket Scarf

across; turn – 195 sts. Rows 2, 4 and 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 hdc and ch-1), * skip next tr, hdc in next tr, ch 1; repeat from * to last 2 sts; skip next tr, hdc in top of ch-4; turn – 97 ch-1 spaces. Rows 3 and 5: Ch 4, skip first hdc, * tr in next space, tr in next hdc; repeat from * across working last tr in 2nd ch of ch-3; turn. Row 7: Repeat Row 3. Fasten off. Form Pockets Fold each short edge at 15th tr to form 2 pockets (each approximately 5" deep) and pin or baste loosely in position, lining up the 7 ch-1 spaces of front and back. Picot Edging With pocket opening facing you and smaller hook, join yarn to corner of pocket (the 15th tr) and work across long edge working through 2 layers to secure pocket as follows: ch 3, * skip 1 st, hdc in next st, ch 3, sc around post of hdc to form picot, ch 1; repeat from * across, end ch 1, hdc in corner (the 15th tr). Fasten off. In same way, work Edging across opposite long edge. Weave in ends. Trim (Make 2) With larger hook, make a ch 20" long; slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed by Ann Regis. RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 358 Lavender. Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 6.5mm [US K-10.5] and 8mm [US L-11]. GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 4 rows = 4" in treble crochet with smaller hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Scarf measures 5" (13cm) x 60" (152 cm).

Weave through 2nd set of ch-1 spaces from top of pocket, going in through first space on the right, then out through 3rd space on left. Even up lengths and tie loosely in double knot. Knot ends of ch. ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble crochet; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yd (238 m) skeins.

SCARF With smaller hook, loosely ch 198. Row 1: Tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch

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Holiday Cat Collar

Directions are for size Small/Medium; changes for size Medium/Large are in parentheses. Snap placement on collar allows a custom fit.

Designed by Brenda K. B. Anderson.

To Fit Neck: 8-11 (10-13)", [20-28 (25-33) cm]. Finished Measurements: 1 x 11½ (1 x 13½)", [3 x 29 (3 x 34) cm].

Collar With A, ch 39 (46). Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across; do NOT turn. Round 2: Work Reverse sc as follows: ch 1, insert hook in last st worked and draw through a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, * insert hook in next st to the right and draw through a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * across last row AND across end, the beginning ch and the last end. Fasten off. Poinsettia Flower Round 1: With C leaving a 12" (30 cm) yarn tail, make an adjustable loop; 6 sc into loop; join with a slip st in first sc. Pull on yarn tail to tighten loop and close center. Round 2: * Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch **, slip st in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **.

RED HEART® Holiday®: 1 ball each 1360 Aran/Gold A, 6560 Hunter/Gold B, and 9560 Wine/Gold C.

Round 3: * Slip st in next ch, hdc in next ch, slip st in next 2 ch, ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook, slip st in next 2 sc, hdc in next sc, slip st in next sc, skip next slip st; repeat from * around. Fasten off. Poinsettia Leaf Work as for flower with B.

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle, removable stitch marker or safety pin; 2 sets of ½" (13 mm) or ⅝" (15 mm) sew-on snaps; sewing needle and thread. GAUGE: 15 sts = 4" (10 cm) in hdc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Holly Leaves (Make 8) Round 1: With B, ch 7; slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, slip st in last ch changing to A; continue on opposite side of ch: [slip st in next ch, ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in next ch] 3 times, ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook; now work across original sts: [slip st in next st, ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in next st] 3 times. Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Finishing Sew center of poinsettia to center of poinsettia leaves, staggering petals and leaves. With A, sew center of poinsettia to one end of collar with French knots in the center of the flower. Wrap the collar around animal’s neck to determine how much overlap there should be and mark with safety pin or removable stitch marker. With sewing needle and thread sew male side of snap to underside of collar underneath poinsettia; sew other half of snap near opposite end and opposite side of collar so that when snapped together, there is desired amount of overlap. With sewing needle and thread, stitch remaining snap to secure under lap of collar. Sew leaves to collar as desired. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C = color A, B, C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified. RED HEART® Holiday, Art. E759 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 235 yd (215 m) balls.

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Snowman Mug Hug NOTE: Hug size can be easily changed by adding or subtracting chains at beginning of wrap and by adding or subtracting rows at end of wrap.

HUG Wrap With A, ch 14. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch across, ch 1; turn – 13 sc. Rows 2 – 34: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc across, ch 1; turn. At end of Row 34, ch 10, slip st to last sc of Row 34 (button loop made). Fasten off.

Nose With B and E hook, ch 5, slip st in second ch from hook, sc next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. Fasten off. Scarf With D, ch 38. Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch across, ch 1; turn – 37 hdc. Row 2: Hdc in each hdc across. Fasten off. Tie Designed by Michele Wilcox. Hug fits 4" (10 cm) high mug with 3" (9 cm) top diameter and 2" (5 cm) bottom diameter. RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 316 Soft White A, 254 Pumpkin B, 312 Black C, and 885 Delft Blue D. Crochet Hooks: 3.5mm [US E-4] and 5.0mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle, ¾" (19 mm) diameter button. Gauge: 8 sts = 2" (5 cm); 8 rows = 2" (5 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge.

With D, ch 11. Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch across, ch 1; turn – 10 hdc. Row 2: Hdc in each hdc across. Fasten off. ASSEMBLY Using photo as a guide, sew nose in place with B. With C, embroider French knots for mouth and satin st eyes. With D, sew scarf around bottom of wrap about ½" (13 mm) up. Gather middle of tie together and sew to scarf. Sew button in place on back of wrap. Weave in ends.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas RED HEART® Super Saver®: Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multi color, fleck and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m) skeins. ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es).

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Big Bloom Hat

through 2 loops] 3 times in same space, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook. Directions are for infant; changes for toddler and child are in parentheses. Hat circumference at bottom edge: 14 (16, 18)" [36, (41, 46) cm].

Designed by Ellen Gormley. RED HEART® With Love™: 1 skein each 1909 Holly Berry A and 1101 Eggshell B. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Stitch marker, yarn needle, ¾" (19 mm) button. GAUGE: 15 sc = 4" (10 cm); 16 rows = 4" (10 cm). Rounds 1-3 = 3¾" (10 cm) in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Special Abbreviations V-stitch = (dc, ch 2, dc) in same st or space. CL (Cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw

HAT Round 1: With A, ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring; ch 3 (counts as dc), 14 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of ch-3 – 15 dc. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, V-st in next dc, [dc in next 2 dc, V-st in next dc] 4 times; join – 5 V-sts, 10 dc. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 2, CL in next ch-2 space, ch 2 **, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join – 5 CL, 10 dc. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, * [ch 1, V-st in ch-2 space] twice, ch 1 **, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 1, CL in ch-2 space, ch 1, 2 dc in ch-2 space, ch 1, CL in ch-2 space, ch 1 **, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * V-st in next CL **, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 2, CL in next ch-2 space, ch 2 **, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Infant size only: fasten off. Toddler and Child Sizes Only-Round 8: Ch 3, (1, 2) dc in next dc, * V-st in next CL **, dc in next dc, (1, 2) dc in next dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off. All Sizes-Round 8 (9, 9): Join B in any st; ch 1, work 55 (60 , 70) sc evenly spaced around; join with a slip st in first sc. Rounds 9-13 (10-13, 10-13): Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join. Round 14: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 5, skip 4 sc; [sc in next sc, ch 5, skip 4 sc] 10 (11, 13) times; join. Fasten off. Round 15: Join A with sc in a skipped sc on Round 13 next to an sc of Round 14; * working BEHIND the ch-5 loop, ch 5, skip 4 sts (including a used st) **, sc in next sc in FRONT of ch-5 loop; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Small Flower Round 1: With B, ch 6; join in first ch to form a ring; ch 1, 7 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc – 7 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join – 14 sc. Round 3: (Ch 3, 4 tr, ch 3, slip st) all in first sc, * skip next sc **, (slip st, ch 3, 4 tr, ch 3, slip st) all in next sc; repeat from * around, end at ** – 7 petals. Fasten off. Large Flower Round 1: With B, ch 6; join in first ch to form a ring; ch 3, 13 dc in ring; join with slip st in first dc – 14 dc. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around; join – 28 dc. Round 3: Repeat Round 3 of Small Flower – 14 petals. Fasten off. FINISHING Place small flower on top of large flower and secure with button. Sew onto hat with yarn needle and B. Abbreviations: A, B = Color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble crochet; yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified. RED HEART® With Love™, Art. E400, available in solid color 7oz (198g), 390 yd (357m) and multicolor 5oz (141g), 230 yd (211m) skeins.

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Bull's-Eye Ornaments

Always join rounds with slip stitch in top of first hdc unless otherwise stated. Special Abbreviations Front post double crochet (FPdc) = Yo, insert hook from front to back to front again around post of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, [yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Ornament measures 4" (10 cm) in diameter.

ORNAMENTS Front Large Circle With A (E, D), ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form ring. Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, 14 hdc in ring; join – 14 hdc. Round 2: Ch 1, [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc] around; join – 21 hdc. Round 3: Ch 1, [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc] around, work 2 hdc in last hdc; join – 32 hdc. Round 4: Ch 1, [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc] around, work hdc in last 2 hdc; join – 42 hdc. Round 5: Ch 1, [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 6 hdc] around; join – 48 hdc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Designed By Kristen Stoltzfus. RED HEART® Celebration™: 1 ball each 9340 Aqua/Silver A, 9640 Gold/Silver B, 9740 Pink/Silver C, 9540 Purple/Silver D, 9240 Lime/Silver E, and 9840 Blue/Silver F. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]. Yarn needle, fiberfill. GAUGE: 16 hdc = 4"(10 cm); Rounds 1-5 = 4" (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge. NOTE: Instructions are written for one color scheme; the other 2 color schemes are indicated in ( )s.

Front Medium Circle Rounds 1-3: With B (F, C), repeat Rounds 1-3 of Front Large Circle. Round 4: Ch 1, sc loosely in each hdc around; join with slip st in first sc – 32 sc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Front Small Circle With C (B, A), ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 10 hdc in ring; join – 10 hdc. Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as first dc), [2 dc in next hdc, FPdc in next hdc] around; join with slip st in first dc – 10 dc, 5 FPdc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. BACK (Make 3) With A (E, D), repeat instruction for Front Large Circle; draw up loop, do not fasten off.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas FINISHING With C (B, A), slip st Front Small Circle to center of Front Medium Circle; with B (F, C), slip st Front Medium Circle to center of Front Large Circle.

hanging loop, slip st in last sc; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Place assembled Front Large Circle and Back Wrong Sides together; with Right Side facing, draw working loop of Back through corresponding hdc of Front Large Circle; sc evenly around through both layers, leaving a

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); yo = yarn over; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

1½" (3.8cm) space; lightly stuff ornament with fiberfill; continue with sc to close space; ch 30 for

RED HEART® Celebration™, Art. E802 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 235 yd (215 m) balls.

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Holiday Hearts Throw

3. Squares are worked in joined rounds with Right Side facing at all times. 4. 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. Fasten off old color. 5. When instructed to work into the first ch-space. This is always the first ch-space following the join of the previous round. Throw measures 45" (114 cm) wide x 53" (135 cm) long, including border SQUARE A (make 15) With C, ch 5; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Designed by Ann Regis. RED HEART® Holiday®: 4 balls 6060 Green/Green A, 3 balls 9090 Red/Red B, 1 ball 0140 White/Silver C. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 13 sts = 4" (10 cm); 5 rows = 3" (8 cm) in double crochet; one block measures about 8 x 8" square. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Notes: 1. Throw is made from 30 squares: 15 each of Square A and Square B. 2. Squares A and B are made the same using different color sequences.

Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), [dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times, tr in ring, [ch 1, dc in ring] 5 times, ch 1; join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch—1 tr, 11 dc, and 12 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off. Round 2: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of B in first ch-1 space, ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), 2 dc in same ch-1 space, 3 tr in next ch1 space, 2 tr in next ch-1 space, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch-1 spaces, (dc, tr) in next ch-1 space, tr in next tr, (tr, dc) in next ch-1 space, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch-1 spaces, 2 tr in next ch-1 space, 3 tr in next ch-1 space, (2 dc, hdc) in last ch-1 space; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—29 sts. Round 3: Ch 2, dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, 3 dc in next tr (for lower tip of heart), hdc in next 8 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in next st, hdc in last st; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—37 sts. Fasten off. Round 4: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of C in center dc of 3-dc group at lower tip of heart, [ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st] 8 times, ch 3, dc around post of beginning ch of Round 1 drawing up a long loop so fabric does not pucker, ch 3, skip next 4 sts of Round 3, sc in next st, [ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st] 7 times, ch 3; end with sc in center dc of 3dc lower tip—18 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off. Round 5: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of A in first ch-3 space (at lower tip of heart), ch 2, (hdc, dc) in same ch-3 space, (dc, 2 tr) in next ch-3 space, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in next ch-3 space (corner made), (tr, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, 4 dc in each of next 2 ch-3 spaces, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-3 space (corner made), 3 dc in each of next 4 ch-3

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas spaces, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-3 space (corner made), 4 dc in each of next 2 ch-3 spaces, (3 dc, tr) in next ch-3 space, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in next ch-3 space (corner made), (tr, 2 dc) in next ch-3 space, (dc, 2 hdc) in last ch-3 space; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—64 sts and 4 corner ch-spaces (16 sts between corner ch-spaces). Round 6: Ch 3, dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-space; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—80 dc and 4 corner ch-2 spaces (20 sts between corner ch-spaces). Round 7: Slip st in next st, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), skip next dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch-2 space, *[ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] 10 times, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] 5 times, ch 1, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch – 48 dc and 48 ch-spaces. Fasten off. SQUARE B (make 15) Make same as Square A, changing color as in following sequence: Work Round 1 with C, Rounds 2 and 3 with A, Round 4 with C, Rounds 5–7 with B.

FINISHING Arrange squares into 6 horizontal strips of 5 squares each. Alternate squares A and squares B across, for 3 strips beginning and ending with square A, and 3 strips beginning and ending with square B, as shown

in assembly diagram. Join Squares in Horizontal Strips: Hold neighboring squares with Wrong Sides together and work from the Right Side. Match the dc sts and ch-1 spaces of the squares. Join B with sc in the beginning corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in next chspace, *ch 1, sc in next ch-space; repeat from * across to join squares. Fasten off. Take care to work evenly and not to tighten up. Repeat this process to join all 5 squares into one horizontal strip. Repeat to make all 6 horizontal strips. Join Horizontal Strips: With A, join the long edges of neighboring horizontal strips together in same way as squares were joined. Border Round 1: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of A in any corner ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same ch-2 space, work 2 dc in each ch-1 space,1 dc in each join between squares, and (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space around; to end, work 2 dc in same ch-2 space as beginning, ch 2; join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Round 2: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of B in any corner ch-2 space, ch 2, hdc in same ch-2 space, hdc in each dc to next corner ch-2 space, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in corner ch-2 space, hdc in each dc to next corner ch-2 space, 2 hdc in corner ch-2 space; change to C, ch 2, 2 hdc in same corner ch-2 space, hdc in each dc to next corner ch-2 space, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in corner ch-2 space, hdc in each dc to next corner ch-2 space, 2 hdc in same ch-2 space as beginning, ch 2; join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Round 3: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of A in any corner ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), skip next hdc, hdc in next hdc, *ch 1, skip next hdc, hdc in next hdc; repeat from * evenly around, working (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in each corner ch-2 space; to end, work ch 2; join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-3. Fasten off. Corner Floral Trim Corner Flower: With Right Side facing, join B with sc around post of first hdc of any corner in Round 2 of border, [ch 10, sc around post of same hdc] 3 times, ch 10, sc in ch-2 corner space of Round 1, [ch 10, sc in same ch-2 space of Round 1] 3 times, ch 10, sc around post of last hdc of same corner in

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Round 2, [ch 10, sc around post of same hdc] 3 times. Fasten off. Corner Leaves: With Right Side facing, working behind the corner flower, join A with sc in corner ch2 space of Round 3, [ch 10, sc in same ch-2 space] 5 times. Fasten off. With Right Side facing, join A with sc in ch-1 space of Round 3 three spaces before the corner space (to work towards the corner space), *[ch 10, sc in same ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 10, sc in next ch-space; repeat from * 2 more times working the last sc in the corner ch-space behind and between the sc sts already worked into the space; **ch 10, sc in next ch-1 space, [ch 10, sc in same ch-1 space] 3 times; repeat from ** 2 more times. Fasten off. Finish Edges between Corner Floral Trim: With Right Side facing, draw up a loop of A in ch-1 space before corner leaves (to work in opposite direction towards previous corner floral trim), ch 2, working in

opposite direction, hdc in each ch-1 space across to previous corner floral trim. Fasten off. Repeat to finish remaining three edges. Note: If you are righthanded, working in opposite direction means that you will work from left to right. If you are left-handed it means that you will work from right to left. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C = color A, B, C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet ; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; () = work directions in parentheses into same st. RED HEART® Holiday® Art. E759 available in 3.5 oz (100 g), 235 yd (215 m) balls.

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Christmas Knitting Patterns Buttoned Bottle Cozy

Special Stitches 3/3 LC = 3 over 3 Left Cross – Slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3; then k3 from cable needle. M1 = Make 1 (Increase) – Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole. sk2p = Slip next stitch knitwise to right needle, k2tog, lift slipped st over the k2tog st and off needle. Cozy measures 12½" (32 cm) tall. COZY Cuff Cast on 40 sts. Row 1 (Right Side): Slip 1, k4, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2: Slip 1, *k2, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 3 (buttonhole row): Slip 1, k1, yo, k2tog (buttonhole made), k1, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Designed by Kim Kotary. RED HEART® Holiday®: 1 ball 1360 Aran/Gold. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] Cable needle, stitch holder, 7 buttons, sewing needle and thread, yarn needle. GAUGE: 27 sts = 4" (10 cm); 22 rows = 4" (10 cm), in 2x2 Rib. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Body Row 1 (Right Side): Slip 1, *k2, M1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3—58 sts. Row 2: Slip 1, k2, [p2, k2, p6, k2] 4 times, p2, k5. Row 3: Slip 1, k2, p2, [k2, p2, 3/3 LC, p2] 4 times, k5. Row 4: Repeat Row 2. Row 5: Slip 1, k2, p2, [k2, p2, k6, p2] 4 times, k5. Rows 6 and 7: Repeat Rows 4 and 5. Row 8: Repeat Row 4. Row 9 (buttonhole row): Slip 1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, [k2, p2, 3/3 LC, p2] 4 times, k5. Rows 10–14: Repeat Rows 4–8. Row 15: Repeat Row 3. Rows 16–18: Repeat Rows 6–8. Row 19 (buttonhole row): Slip 1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, [k2, p2, k6, p2] 4 times, k5. Rows 20–26: Repeat Rows 2–8. Row 27: Repeat Row 3. Row 28: Repeat Row 2. Row 29 (buttonhole row): Repeat Row 19. Rows 30 and 31: Repeat Rows 4 and 5. Repeat Rows 2–31 once more (a total of 7 buttonholes made). Repeat Rows 2–7 until piece measures 10" from beginning, end with a Row 4 or 6.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Pocket Opening Row 1 (Right Side): Slip 1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, slip last 10 sts worked onto st holder, [k2, p2, k6, p2] 3 times, k5. Row 2: Slip 1, k2, [p2, k2, p6, k2] 3 times, p2, cast on 10 sts, p2, k5. Continue in pattern as established until piece measures 12½" from beginning or to desired height for bottle, end with a Wrong Side row. Bind off 3 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows—52 sts.

opening. Overlap first and last 3 sts of side edges, placing buttonholes on outside. Sew from center of bottom to just below last buttonhole.

Bottom Row 1 (Right Side): K2, [K1, sk2p, k5, sk2p] 4 times, k2—36 sts. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, sk2p, k3, sk2p, [k5, sk2p] 3 times, k2— 26 sts. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: [K3, sk2p] 4 times, k2—18 sts. Row 6: Purl. Row 7: [K1, sk2p] 4 times, k2—10 sts.

ABBREVIATIONS: k = knit; k2tog = knit 2 stitches together; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

POCKET Return pocket sts from holder to needle. Work in established cable pattern for 2" (5 cm). Bind off. Sew inside of pocket to Wrong Side of cozy. FINISHING Weave in ends. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.

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Cut yarn leaving a long tail. With yarn needle, thread tail through remaining 10 sts and pull to close

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Little Knit Stockings

GAUGE: 20 sts = 4" (10 cm), 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. Notes: 1. Slip all sts as if to purl. 2. The Heel is worked in short rows. 3. Carry color not in use loosely on the wrong side of your work.

Special Stitches Bobble – (K1, yo, K1, yo, K1) in next stitch, turn; P5, turn; K5, (insert left needle into the second stitch on right needle, passing it over the previously worked stitch and off the needle) 4 times.

Design by Edie Eckman. Finished Size: 4" (10 cm) circumference x 5" (13 cm) long. RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 319 Cherry A, 512 Turqua B, 656 Real Teal C, and 672 Spring Green D. Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8]. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5 mm [H-8] Yarn needle.

BOBBLE STOCKING With double pointed needles and A, cast on 20 sts, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): (K1, P1) around. Rounds 2 and 3: (K1, P1) around. Rounds 4 and 5: Knit around. Round 6: K5, drop A, with B work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B. Rounds 7-9: Knit around. Round 10: K 10, drop A, with B work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B. Rounds 11-13: Knit around. Round 14: K 16, drop A, with B work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B. Rounds 15-17: Knit around, remove marker. Heel Row 1: K4, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. Row 2: Slip 1, P7, turn. Row 3: Slip 1, K6, turn. Row 4: Slip 1, P5, turn. Row 5: Slip 1, K4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st tog, turn. Row 6: Slip 1, P4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn. Row 7: Slip 1, K5, slip 1, lift strand between needles

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st together, turn. Row 8: Slip 1, P5, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn. Row 9: Slip 1, K4, place marker to indicate beginning of round.

Foot Rounds 1-3: Knit around. Round 4: K7, drop A, with B, work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B. Rounds 5-9: Knit around. Round 10: (K2, K2tog) around: 15 sts. Round 11: Knit around. Round 12: (K1, K2tog) around: 10 sts. Round 13: Knit around. Round 14: K2tog around: 5 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with end and weave through remaining stitches. Draw up firm; fasten securely. Hanging Loop With crochet hook, using cast on end, and working from cast on edge, ch 8. Fasten off. Thread yarn needle with remaining end, fold chain in half to form Loop, and secure end to cast on edge. STRIPED STOCKING With double pointed needles and B, cast on 20 sts, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): (K1, P1) around. Rounds 2 and 3: (K1, P1) around, drop B at end of Round 3. Rounds 4 and 5: With C, knit around, drop C at end of Round 5. Rounds 6 and 7: With D, knit around, drop D at end of Round 7. Rounds 8 and 9: With A, knit around, drop A at end of Round 9. Rounds 10 and 11: With B, knit around, drop B at end of Round 11. Rounds 12 and 13: With C, knit around, drop C at end of Round 13. Rounds 14 and 15: With D, knit around, drop D at

end of Round 15. Rounds 16 and 17: With A, knit around, drop A at end of Round 17. Round 18: With B, knit around, remove marker.

Heel Row 1: K4, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. Row 2: Slip 1, P7, turn. Row 3: Slip 1, K6, turn. Row 4: Slip 1, P5, turn. Row 5: Slip 1, K4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st together, turn. Row 6: Slip 1, P4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn. Row 7: Slip 1, K5, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st together, turn. Row 8: Slip 1, P6, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn. Row 9: Slip 1, K3, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Foot Round 1: Knit around. Rounds 2 and 3: With C, knit around, drop C at end of Round 3. Rounds 4 and 5: With D, knit around, drop D at end of Round 5. Rounds 6 and 7: With A, knit around, cut A at end of Round 7. Rounds 8 and 9: With B, knit around, cut B at end of Round 9. Round 10: With C, (K2, K2tog) around: 15 sts. Round 11: Knit around, cut C. Round 12: With D, (K1, K2tog) around: 10 sts. Round 13: Knit around Round 14: K2tog around: 5 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with end and weave through remaining stitches. Draw up firm; fasten securely. Hanging Loop

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas With crochet hook, using cast on end, and working from cast on edge, ch 8. Fasten off. Thread yarn needle with remaining end, fold chain in half to form Loop, and secure end to cast on edge.

ABBREVIATIONS A, B, C, D = Color A, B, C, D; K = knit; mm = millimeter; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; ( ) = work instructions in parentheses as indicated. RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather, and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins.

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Snowman Jar Cozy

COZY Cast on 52 sts, leaving a long end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): (K2, P2) around. Repeat Round 1 for pattern until piece measures approximately 5" from cast on edge. Bind off all sts in pattern. FINISHING Cut one triangle nose piece out of orange felt. Cut 5, ¼" (6 mm) squares out of black felt. Thread embroidery needle with matching thread. Using photo as a guide, sew buttons to Cozy for eyes, sew triangle nose piece to Cozy for nose, and sew square mouth pieces to Cozy for mouth. Finished Size: 10" (25 cm) circumference x 5" (13 cm) long, unstretched ABBREVIATIONS K = knit; mm = millimeter; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es). RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather, and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins.

Design by Nazanin S. Fard. RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein of 316 Soft White. Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7]. Two , ½" (13 mm) buttons, scrap of orange and black felt, embroidery needle and matching thread, 16" (41 cm) circumference x 6" (15 cm) glass vase (optional). GAUGE: 20 sts = 4"( 10 cm), 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Rib Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

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Polar Bear Hat

Special Stitches kfb (Knit into front and back) = Knit next st but do not remove from needle, knit into back loop of same st and remove from needle. M1L (Make 1 Left Increase) = Insert left needle from front to back under strand between needles, knit strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole. M1R (Make 1 Right Increase) = Insert left needle from back to front under strand between needles, knit strand through the front loop, twisting it to prevent a hole. pfb (Purl into front and back) = Purl next st but do not remove from needle, purl into back loop of same st and remove from needle. ssk = Slip next two stitches, one at a time, as if to knit to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of sts, knit these stitches together through back loop. ssp = Slip next two stitches, one at a time, as if to knit to right needle, return the slipped stitches to the left needle, purl these stitches together through back loop. Notes 1. Hat is worked back and forth in rows beginning at the lower edge. Side edges are then sewn together for back seam. 2. Ears, snout, nose, and eyes are worked separately and sewn to hat. Hat measures 20 (22)" circumference, slightly stretched.

Designed by Jodi Lewanda. Directions are for size Medium. Changes for size Large are in parentheses. RED HEART® With Love™: 1 skein each 1303 Aran A, 1302 Caramel B, 1321 Chocolate C. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] Yarn needle. GAUGE: 18 sts = 4"(10 cm); 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) over Stockinette stitch (knit on Right Side, purl on Wrong Side). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

HAT Ribbing With A, cast on 83 (91) sts. Row 1 (Right Side): K1, *p1, k1; repeat from * across. Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; repeat from * across. Rows 3–6: Repeat last 2 rows 2 more times. Row 7: K40 (44), k2tog, knit to end of row—82 (90) sts. Body of Hat Beginning with a Wrong Side (purl) row, work in St st (knit on Right Side, purl on Wrong Side) until piece measures 6½ (7)" from beginning, end with a Wrong Side row.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Shape Crown (top of hat) Row 1 (Right Side): K1, *k6, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1—72 (79) sts. Row 2 and all Wrong Side rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, *k5, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1— 62 (68) sts. Row 5: K1, *k4, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1— 52 (57) sts. Row 7: K1, *k3, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1— 42 (46) sts. Row 9: K1, *k2, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1— 32 (35) sts. Row 11: K1, *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1— 22 (24) sts. Row 13: K1, *k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1—12 (13) sts. Row 15: K1, *k2tog; repeat from * to last 1 (2) sts, k1 (2)—7 (8) sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail (about 18" [46 cm]). Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull to gather. Secure end, and use remaining tail to sew side edges together for back seam. EARS (make 2) With A, cast on 14 sts. Beginning with a Right Side (knit) row, work in St st for 4 rows. Shape Top of Ear Row 1 (Right Side): Ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog— 12 sts. Row 2: Purl. Rows 3–10: Repeat last 2 rows 4 more times—4 sts. Note: Last row worked should be a Wrong Side (purl) row. Row 11: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, k1—6 sts. Row 12: Purl. Rows 13–20: Repeat last 2 rows 4 more times—14 sts. Note: Last row worked should be a Wrong Side (purl) row. Beginning with a Right Side row (knit), work in St st for 3 rows. Bind off as if to purl. SNOUT With B, cast on 10 sts.

Row 1 (Right Side): Kfb, knit to last st, kfb—12 sts. Row 2: Pfb, purl to last st, pfb—14 sts. Row 3: Repeat Row 1—16 sts. Row 4: Purl. Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Rows 3 and 4—18 sts. Row 7: Ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog—16 sts. Row 8: Purl. Row 9: Repeat Row 7—14 sts. Rows 10 and 11: Repeat Rows 8 and 9—12 sts. Row 12: P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, ssp—10 sts. Row 13: Repeat Row 7—8 sts. Bind off as if to purl. NOSE With C, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (Right Side): Kfb, k1, kfb—5 sts. Row 2: Pfb, p3, pfb—7 sts. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: P2tog, p3, ssp—5 sts. Row 5: Ssk, k1, k2tog—3 sts. Bind off as if to purl. EYES (make 2) Make same as nose. FINISHING Using photograph as a guide, position snout at center front of hat, about 1¾" (4 cm) above lower edge. Whipstitch snout in place. Position nose on top of snout, centered over upper portion of snout, and whipstitch in place. Fold each ear in half across narrowest, center section and sew side edges together. Position ears on hat, 3" (8 cm) from top, on each side. Whipstitch ears in place. Position eyes above snout and whipstitch in place. Weave in all ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, and C = Color A, B, and C; k = knit; k2tog = knit 2 together; p = purl; p2tog = purl 2 together; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. Red Heart® With Love™, Art. E400, available in solid color 7oz (198g), 390 yd (357m) and multi color 5oz (141g), 230 yd (211m) skeins.

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Leonora the Lion Ornament

GAUGE: 22 sts = 4" (10 cm), 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. Special Stitches Increase – Knit into the front and the back of the next stitch (1 stitch increase). Notes: 1. Head, Body and Legs are worked in one piece. 2. Stuff Head, Body and Legs firmly with fiberfill as they are worked. 3. Remaining body components are worked separately and are sewn together using cast on and bind off ends.

Design by Nancy Anderson. Finished Size 7" (18 cm) tall. RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein of 672 Spring Green A, and 10 yards each of 512 Turqua B, 316 Soft White C and 312 Black D. Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 3.75 mm [US 5]. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [F-5]. Stitch marker, stitch holder, yarn needle, fiberfill.

LION Body With A, cast on 6 sts, leaving a long end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Work Increase around: 12 sts. Round 2: (K1, work Increase) around: 18 sts. Round 3: (K2, work Increase) around: 24 sts. Round 4: (K3, work Increase) around: 30 sts. Rounds 5-16: Knit around. Round 17: (K3, K2tog) around: 24 sts. Round 18: Knit around. Round 19: (K2, K2tog) around: 18 sts. Round 20: Knit around. Round 21: (K1, K2tog) around: 12 sts. Round 22: Knit around. Round 23: Work Increase around: 24 sts. Round 24: (K3, work Increase) around: 30 sts. Rounds 25-38: Knit around. Round 39: K7, place next 16 sts on holder, K7: 14 sts. Rounds 40-50: Knit around. Round 51: Work Increase around: 28 sts. Rounds 52 and 53: Knit around. Round 54: (K2, K2tog) around: 21 sts. Round 55: (K5, K2tog) around: 18 sts. Round 56: K3, (K2tog, K3) around: 15 sts. Round 57: (K3, K2tog) around: 12 sts. Round 58: (K1, K2tog) around: 8 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 8" (20 cm) end. Thread yarn

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. Second Leg Slip first 2 sts from holder onto scrap yarn, secure. Slip remaining 14 sts from holder evenly onto double pointed needles. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Knit around: 14 sts. Rounds 2-10: Knit around. Round 11: Work Increase around: 28 sts. Rounds 12 and 13: Knit around. Round 14: (K2, K2tog) around: 21 sts. Round 15: (K5, K2tog) around: 18 sts. Round 16: K3, (K2tog, K3) around: 15 sts. Round 17: (K3, K2tog) around: 12 sts. Round 18: (K1, K2tog) around: 8 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 8" (20 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. Arms (Make 2) With A, cast on 12 sts, leaving a long end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Knit around. Rounds 2-15: Knit around. Round 16: Work Increase around: 24 sts. Rounds 17 and 18: Knit around. Round 19: (K2, K2tog) around: 18 sts. Round 20: K2, (K2tog, K2) around: 14 sts. Begin stuffing Arm with fiberfill as Rounds 21 and 22 are worked. Round 21: K2, (K2tog, K2) around: 11 sts. Round 22: K2, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K2: 9 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 8" (20 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. Ears (Make 2) With A, cast on 6 sts, leaving a long end for sewing.

Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Work Increase around: 12 sts. Round 2: Knit around. Round 3: (K1, K2tog) around: 8 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 10" (25 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. Tail With A, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (Right side): Knit across, slide sts to opposite end of needle, do not turn. Rows 2-12: Repeat Row 1. Cut yarn, leaving a 8" (20 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. FINISHING Thread yarn needle with scrap yarn and secure 2 sts between Legs. Using photo as a guide and threading yarn needle with long cast on and bind off ends, assemble Lion. Sew Arms, Ears and Tail to Body. Using photo as a guide and crochet hook, loop 4” (10 cm) lengths of B and C in Head to form Mane. Using photo as a guide and threading yarn needle with a 12" (30 cm) length of D, embroider lines on Arms and Legs for Paws, and Eyes, Nose and Mouth on Head. Using a hairbrush or comb, comb out yarn for Mane, trim even. ABBREVIATIONS: K = knit; mm = millimeter; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; ( ) = follow instructions in parentheses as indicated. RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather, and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins.

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Tracy the Tiger Ornament

GAUGE: 22 sts = 4" (10 cm), 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Special Stitches Increase – Knit into the front and the back of the next stitch (1 stitch increase). Notes: 1. Body components are worked separately and are sewn together using cast on and bind off ends. 2. Stuff body components firmly with fiberfill as they are worked.

Design by Nancy Anderson Finished Size 7½" (19 cm) tall. RED HEART® Super Saver®: 10 yards of 316 Soft White A, 1 skein each of 256 Carrot B, and 312 Black C. Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 3.75 mm [US 5]. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [F-5]. Stitch marker, stitch holder, yarn needle, fiberfill, black embroidery floss and embroidery needle.

TIGER Head With A, cast on 6 sts, leaving a long end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Work Increase around: 12 sts. Rounds 2-4: Knit around, at end of Round 4, drop A. Round 5: With B, knit around. Round 6: (K1, work Increase) around: 18 sts. Round 7: (K2, work Increase) around: 24 sts. Round 8: (K3, work Increase) around: 30 sts. Rounds 9-16: Knit around. Round 17: (K3, K2tog) around: 24 sts. Round 18: (K2, K2tog) around: 18 sts. Begin stuffing Head firmly with fiberfill as Rounds 1921 are worked. Round 19: (K1, K2tog) around: 12 sts. Round 20:(K1, K2tog) around: 8 sts. Round 21: K2tog around: 4 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 8" (21 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. Body With B, cast on 6 sts, leaving a long end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Work Increase around: 12 sts.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Round 2: (K1, work Increase) around: 18 sts. Round 3: (K2, work Increase) around: 24 sts. Round 4: (K3, work Increase) around, drop B: 30 sts. Round 5: With C, knit around, drop C. Round 6: With B, knit around, drop B. Rounds 7-17: Repeat Rounds 5 and 6, 5 times, then Round 5 once more. Round 18: With B, (K3, K2tog) around, drop B: 24 sts. Round 19: With C, knit around, drop C. Round 20: With B, (K2, K2tog) around, drop B: 18 sts. Round 21: With C, knit around, drop C. Begin stuffing Body firmly with fiberfill as Rounds 2224 are worked. Round 22: With B, (K1, K2tog) around, drop B: 12 sts. Round 23: With C, knit around, cut C. Round 24: With B, K2tog around: 6 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. Legs (Make 4) With B, cast on 6 sts, leaving a long end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Work Increase around: 12 sts. Rounds 2-5: Knit around. Round 6: (K4, K2tog) around, drop B: 10 sts. Round 7: With C, knit around, drop C. Round 8: With B, knit around, drop B. Begin stuffing Leg with fiberfill as Rounds 9-24 are worked. Rounds 9-24: Repeat Rounds 7 and 8. Cut yarn, leaving a 10" (25 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely.

Ears (Make 2) With B, cast on 6 sts, leaving a long end for sewing. Row 1: Purl across. Row 2 (Right side): Knit across. Rows 3-6: Repeat Rows 1 and 2. Bind off all sts in purl. Cut yarn, leaving a 8" (21 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end, fold Ear in half diagonally and sew edges together; fasten securely, leaving yarn end for sewing. Tail With B, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (Right side): Knit across, slide sts to opposite end of needle, do not turn. Rows 2-15: Repeat Row 1. Cut yarn, leaving a 8" (21 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches, draw up firmly; fasten securely. FINISHING Using photo as a guide and threading yarn needle with long cast on and bind off ends, assemble Tiger. Sew Head, Legs and Tail to Body. Sew Ears to Head. Using photo as a guide and threading yarn needle with a 12" (30 cm) length of C, embroider stripes. Thread yarn needle with 12" (30 cm) length of C or embroidery floss and embroidery needle, embroider Eyes, Nose and Mouth on Head. ABBREVIATIONS: K = knit; mm = millimeter; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; ( ) = follow instructions in parentheses as indicated. RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather, and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins.

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Cabled e-Reader Cozy

Cozy Measures 6" (15 cm) wide x 10" (25 cm) long E-READER COZY Body Cast on 32 sts. Row 1: Knit across. Row 2 (Right side): Knit across. Row 3 (Increase row): K2, (M1, K5) across: 38 sts. Row 4: K1, (P1, K4) across to last 2 sts, P1, K1. Row 5: P1, (K1, P4) across to last 2 sts, K1, P1. Row 6: K1, (P1, work Cable) across to last 2 sts, P1, K1. Row 7: P1, (K1, P4) across to last 2 sts, K1, P1. Repeat Rows 4-7 for pattern until Body measures approximately 9¼" (24 cm) from cast on edge, ending by working a right side row. Flap

Design by Jodi Lewanda. TM

RED HEART® With Love : 1 skein of 1252 Mango. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7]. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G] Yarn needle, cable needle, 1¾" (4 cm) toggle. GAUGE: 25 sts = 4" (10 cm), 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Cable Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. Special Stitches M1 = Make 1 (Increase) – Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit strand through the back loop, twisting the stitch to prevent a hole in the fabric. Cable (uses 4 sts) – Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front of work, K2 from the left needle, K2 from the cable needle.

Row 1: Knit across. Row 2 (Right side): K1, (P1, K4) across to last 2 sts, P1, K1. Row 3: P1, (K1, P4) across to last 2 sts, K1, P1. Row 4: K1, (P1, work Cable) across to last 2 sts, P1, K1. Row 5: P1, (K1, P4) across to last 2 sts, K1, P1. Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5, 4 times. Row 22 (Decrease row): K4, (K2, K2 tog) across to last 2 sts, K2: 30 sts. Rows 23 and 24: Knit across. Row 25: Bind off 14 sts, slip st from right needle onto crochet hook, ch 8 (toggle loop made), slip st from crochet hook onto right needle, bind off remaining sts in knit. FINISHING Thread a yarn needle with an 18" length of yarn. With right sides together and matching stitches, sew side seams. Fold over Flap for toggle placement, sew toggle to Body. ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain; K = knit; mm = millimeter; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; ( ) = work instructions in parentheses as indicated. TM

RED HEART® With Love , Art. E400, available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 390 yd (357 m) and multicolor 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m) skeins.

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Shine On Hat and Scarf

GAUGE: 50 sts = 4" (10 cm); 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) with larger needles in K3, P2 ribbing unstretched. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. Hat directions are for Small; changes for Medium are in parentheses. Scarf measures 4" (10 cm) wide x 48" (122 cm) long. Finished Hat Circumference: 18 (20)”.

SCARF With larger needles cast on 50 sts. Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, p2; repeat from * across. Row 2: * K2, p3; repeat from * across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for ribbing until piece measures 48" (122 cm). Bind off in ribbing. Weave in ends.

HAT With smaller needle cast on 100 (110) sts; join being careful not to twist sts, place marker. Round 1: * K3, p2; repeat from * around. Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 1½". Change to larger needle and Knit every round until 4 (5½)" from beginning. Shape Crown Note: Change to double point needles when there are too few sts for circular needle. Designed by Julie Farmer. RED HEART® Stardust®: 1 ball 1701 Pink for Hat; 2 balls for Scarf. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 3.75mm [US 5]. Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 3.5mm [US 4] and 3.75mm [US 5] - 16" (41 cm). Susan Bates® Double Pointed Needles: 3.75mm [US 5]. Yarn needle, stitch marker.

Next Round: [K8 (9), k2tog] 10 times – 90 (100) sts. Knit 2 rounds even. Next Round: [K7 (8), k2tog] 10 times – 80 (90) sts. Knit 2 rounds even. Next Round: [K6 (7), k2tog] 10 times – 70 (80) sts. Knit 2 rounds even. Next Round: [K5 (6), k2tog] 10 times – 60 (70) sts. Knit 2 rounds even. Next Round: [K4 (5), k2tog] 10 times – 50 (60) sts. Knit 1 round even. Next Round: [K3 (4), k2tog] 10 times – 40 (50) sts. Knit 1 round even. Next Round: [K2 (3), k2tog] 10 times – 30 (40) sts.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Knit 1 round even. Next Round: [K1 (2), k2tog] 10 times – 20 (30) sts. Medium Hat Only Knit 1 round even. Next Round: [K1, k2tog] 10 times – 20 sts. Both Sizes Next Round: [K2tog] 10 times – 10 sts. Break yarn leaving a 12" (30 cm) tail. Thread tail through remaining sts using yarn needle. Pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends.

Abbreviations: K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified. RED HEART® Stardust®; Art. E783 available in 1.76 oz (50 g), 191 yd (175 m) balls.

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Cozy Knit Wristers

Right Wrister Cast on 38 sts. Knit 1 row. Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1 (Right Side): K2, * p2, k2; repeat from * across. Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; repeat from * across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for ribbing until piece measures 2" (5 cm) end Row 2. Divide for Thumb (Right Side): Keeping continuity of ribbing, work across first 26 sts, bind off next 2 sts, work to end. Next Row: Work to bind-off, cast on 2 sts, work to end. Work even in ribbing until piece measures 8" or desired length. Bind off all sts in ribbing loosely. Left Wrister Work same as for Right Wrister EXCEPT work Divide For Thumb Row as follows: K10, bind off 2 sts, work to end. Finishing Sew seams. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS: K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

Designed by Cathy Payson.

Red Heart® With Love™, Art. E400 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 390 yd (357 m); multi-color 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m) skeins.

Red Heart® With Love™: 1 skein 1816 Waterlily. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 24 sts = 4" (10 cm); 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in ribbing. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge. Finished Measurement: One size approximately 7” (18 cm) around when flat. Wrister will stretch to fit most women. Wristers fit most women.

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Noel Knit Sweater Ornaments

Special Abbreviation Ssk = Slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time to right needle; insert point of left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together from this position. Finished Measurement: 2½" (6 cm) wide x 3½" (9 cm) long. SWEATERS Pattern 1 With A, cast on 20 sts and distribute among 4 double pointed needles as follows: first needle 6 sts, second needle 4 sts, third needle 6 sts, and fourth needle 4 sts. Place a marker and join, being careful not to twist sts. Rounds 1 - 3: * K1, p1; repeat from * around. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: * [K1, p1, k1] in same st (2 sts inc), knit to end of needle; repeat from * around–28 sts. Rounds 6 - 7: Knit. Repeat last 3 rounds three times more–52 sts. Divide for body and sleeves Round 17: K5 and place these sts on holder for left sleeve; k13 for back, cast on 3 sts; place next 13 sts on holder for right sleeve; k13 for front, cast on 3 sts, knit next 8 sts and slip these sts onto holder for left sleeve. Rounds 18 - 28: Working on these 32 sts for body only, knit around. Rounds 29 - 32: * K1, p1; repeat from * around. Bind off.

Designed by Linda Cyr. RED HEART® Heart & Sole® with Aloe: 1 ball each 3973 Christmas A, 3931 Berry Bliss B, and 3115 Ivory C. Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 2.75mm [US 2]. Stitch holders, yarn needle, 12" (30 cm) length of 16 gauge aluminum wire. GAUGE 28 sts = 4" (10 cm); 40 Rounds = 4" (10 cm) in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

Left Sleeve Round 1: Pick up and k3 sts across cast on edge of left underarm, k13 sts from holder–16 sts. Rounds 2 - 4: Knit. Round 5: K2tog, knit around–15 sts. Rounds 6 - 8: Knit. Round 9: Ssk, knit around–14 sts. Rounds 10 - 12: Knit. Rounds 13 - 16: * K1, p1; repeat from * around. Bind off. Repeat for Right Sleeve.

Pattern 2 Work same as for Pattern 1 as follows: With C, work Rounds 1 – 3 Change to B, and work Rounds 4 – 28 Round 29: Knit. Rounds 30 - 32: Work as for Pattern 1. Change to B, work Rounds 1 – 12 of Left Sleeve. Round 13: Change to C, knit around.

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Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas Complete same as for Pattern 1. Repeat for Right Sleeve. Pattern 3 With C, work Rounds 1 – 20 same as for Pattern 1. Round 21: Join B and begin working Fair isle pattern as follows: * K1 with C, k1 with B, k2 with C; repeat from * around. Round 22: * K3 with B, k1 C; repeat from * around. Round 23: Repeat Round 21. Round 24: * K3 with C, k1 with B; repeat from * around. Round 25: * K1 with B, k1 with C, k2 with B: repeat from * around. Round 26: Repeat Round 24. Rounds 27 - 28: Change to B, knit around. Round 29: Change to B, knit around. Rounds 30 - 32: Work as for Pattern 1. Left Sleeve Work same as Pattern 1 as follows: With C, work Rounds 1 - 12. Round 13: Change to B, knit around. Rounds 14 - 16: Work same as for Pattern 1. Repeat for Right Sleeve. FINISHING Weave in yarn ends. Shape wire into hanger shapes. See actual size guide below.

Abbreviations: A, B, C = colors A, B, C; k = knit; mm = millimeters; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; tog = together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified;* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

RED HEART® Heart & Sole® with Aloe, Art. E745 available in solid color and multicolor 1.76 oz (50 g), 213 yd (195 m) balls.

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Holiday eBook from Red Heart Yarn

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Holiday eBook from Red Heart Yarn

Have a Red Heart® Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas

Red Heart® is one of the most trusted brands in yarn. For over 75 years, more people have chosen to make American heirlooms using Red Heart yarn than any other yarn. Red Heart yarns stand for quality, largest color selection, fashion and above all else, crafted with love. Whatever your creativity calls for, you’ll find it in the Red Heart family. Explore our vast selection of yarns, booklets and free patterns for all skill levels. A little bit of love woven into every strand.

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Crochet Christmas Ornaments

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Gifts to Knit

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Winter Throw Pattern

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Holiday Home Decor

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