make a crochet No watering needed with these wonderful succulents,

GARDEN
Crochet
cacti, and flowers. Make the potholder and dish scrubber
for the kitchen or the table runner for the dining room. Add
the outdoors to any room with the Hanging Garden.

9 Stylish Projects for Succulents, CactI & Flowers

LEISURE ARTS, INC.

by Amy Gaines Maumelle, Arkansas
 COASTER Approximate Finished Sizes:
Coaster - 4" (10 cm) diameter

SET Planter - 2" tall x 4¾" wide (5 cm x 12 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[2.5 ounces, 120 yards
(70.9 grams, 109 meters)
per skein]:
 Green - 1 skein
 Light Green - 1 skein
 Tan - 1 skein COASTER
 Peach - 5 yards (4.5 meters) (Make 3 each with Green and
 Light Peach - 5 yards Light Green)
(4.5 meters) Rnd 1 (Right side): With color
 White - 5 yards (4.5 meters) indicated, make an adjustable loop
to form a ring (Figs. 1a-d, page 45),
Crochet Hook
work 6 sc in ring; do not join, place
 Size G (4 mm)
marker to indicate beginning of rnd
or size needed for gauge
(see Markers, page 44).
Additional Supplies
 Yarn needle Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.
GAUGE INFORMATION
Each Coaster = 4" (10 cm) diameter Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Gauge Swatch: 2" (5 cm)
diameter Rnd 3: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc)
Work same as Coaster for 4 rnds: around: 18 sc.
24 sc.
Rnd 4: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
2 sc) around: 24 sc.

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Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next PLANTER Rnd 5: 2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in
3 sc) around: 30 sc. With Tan, ch 9. 12 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each sc across; finish off leaving a
next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 32 sc. long end for sewing.
Rnd 6: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 1 (Right side): 2 Sc in second
4 sc) around: 36 sc. ch from hook, sc in next 6 chs, 4 sc Rnd 6: 2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Note: Mark Row 2 as right side.
in last ch; working in free loops of 14 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in
Rnd 7: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next beginning ch (Fig. 3, page 46), sc next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 36 sc. With wrong side together and long
5 sc) around: 42 sc. in next 6 chs, 2 sc in next ch; do end, sew ends of Band together.
not join, place marker to indicate Rnd 7: 2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Secure end; do not cut yarn.
Rnd 8: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next beginning of rnd: 20 sc. 16 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in
6 sc) around; slip st in next sc, next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 40 sc. With wrong side of Band and right
finish off. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side. side of Planter together, sew Band
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around; slip st in to Rnd 8 of Planter using same end;
FLOWER Rnd 2: 2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, next sc, finish off. secure end.
(Make 3 each with Peach and Light 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next
Peach) 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 24 sc. BAND Using photo as a guide for
With color indicated, ch 5. With Tan, ch 43. placement and long ends,
Rnd 3: Sc in Back Loop Only of each sew one Flower to each Coaster.
Rnd 1 (Right side): Slip st in fifth ch sc around (Fig. 2, page 45). Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook
from hook, (ch 4, slip st in same ch as and in each ch across: 42 sc. With White, add straight stitch
first slip st) 4 times; finish off leaving Rnd 4: Working in both loops, 2 sc in (Fig. 5, page 46) “Vs” to each Coaster
a long end for sewing. next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in each as desired.
of next 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in
Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side. next sc: 28 sc.

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 Finished Size: Approximately 4" (10 cm) diameter excluding hanger

SHOPPING LIST Thread yarn needle with long end.

With wrong side together and
Yarn (Medium Weight) matching free loops of beginning
 Green - 40 yards (36.5 meters) ch (Fig. 3, page 46) to sts on Row 35,
 Peach - small amount whipstitch piece together forming
Crochet Hook tube (Fig. 4, page 46).
 Size G (4 mm) Secure end, do not cut yarn. Weave
needle through ends of rows, pull
Additional Supplies
tightly to gather and secure end.
 Yarn needle
Thread yarn needle with beginning
long end and weave needle through
ends of rows, pull tightly to gather
GAUGE INFORMATION and secure end.
Gauge is not of great importance;
your Scrubber may be a little larger
or smaller without changing the HANGER
overall effect. With Green, ch 12; finish off leaving
a long end for sewing.

SCRUBBER
With Green and leaving a long end FLOWER
for sewing, ch 16. With Peach, ch 6.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch Rnd 1 (Right side): Slip st in sixth ch

from hook and in each ch across: from hook, (ch 5, slip st in same ch as
15 sc. first slip st) 4 times; finish off leaving
a long end for sewing.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Row 1 as Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
right side.

Rows 2-35: Ch 1, turn; sc in Back Using photo as a guide for

Loop Only of each sc across (Fig. 2, placement and long ends, sew

DISH SCRUBBER page 45).

Finish off leaving a long end for

sewing.
Hanger and Flower to Scrubber.

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 Finished Size: 6" (15 cm) tall

HANGING GARDEN SHOPPING LIST

Yarn (Medium Weight)
[3.5 ounces, 170 yards
(100 grams, 156 meters)
per skein]:
 White - 1 skein
 Grey - 1 skein
 Fern - 1 skein
 Brown - 40 yards (36.5 meters)
 Sweet Pea - 20 yards
(18.5 meters)
 Kelly Green - 15 yards
(13.5 meters)
 Sage - 15 yards (13.5 meters) GAUGE INFORMATION
 Yellow - small amount Gauge Swatch:
2¼" (5.75 cm) diameter
Crochet Hook
Work same as Planter on page 10 for
 Size G (4 mm)
4 rnds: 32 sc.
or size needed for gauge
Additional Supplies
 Yarn needle STITCH GUIDE
 Sewing needle and grey SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER
thread (abbreviated sc2tog)
 Polyester fiberfill Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc,
 Plastic poly pellets (optional) YO and draw through all 3 loops on
hook (counts as one sc).

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PLANTER
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Grey, make
an adjustable loop to form a ring
(Figs. 1a-d, page 45), work 8 sc
in ring; do not join, place marker
to indicate beginning of rnd (see
Markers, page 44).

Note: Loop a short piece of yarn

around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as Rnd 4: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next ALOE VERA PLANT
right side. 2 sc) around: 24 sc. TALL SPIKE
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Fern, make
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 16 sc. Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next an adjustable loop to form a ring,
3 sc) around: 30 sc. work 3 sc in ring; do not join, place
Rnd 3: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) marker to indicate beginning of rnd.
around: 24 sc. Rnd 6: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
4 sc) around: 36 sc. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Rnd 4: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnds 11-18: Sc in each sc around.
2 sc) around: 32 sc. Rnd 7: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 19: Sc in next sc, (sc2tog, sc 5 sc) around: 42 sc.
Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next in next 3 sc) around; slip st in next Rnd 3: 2 Sc in each sc around: 6 sc.
3 sc) around: 40 sc. sc, finish off leaving a long end for Rnd 8: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
sewing. 6 sc) around: 48 sc. Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
4 sc) around: 48 sc. Rnd 9: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc)
SOIL 7 sc) around: 54 sc. around: 9 sc.
Rnd 7: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown,
5 sc) around: 56 sc. make an adjustable loop to form a Rnd 10: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill as
ring, work 6 sc in ring; do not join, 8 sc) around: 60 sc. you work.
Rnd 8: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next place marker to indicate beginning
6 sc) around: 64 sc. of rnd. Rnd 11: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
9 sc) around: 66 sc.
Rnd 9: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side. Rnd 7: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
7 sc) around: 72 sc. Rnd 12: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around: 12 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. 10 sc) around; slip st in next sc,
Rnd 10: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next finish off. Rnds 8-24: Sc in each sc around.
7 sc) around: 81 sc. Rnd 3: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc. Rnd 25: Sc2tog around; slip st in
next sc, finish off leaving a long end
for sewing.
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MEDIUM SPIKE (Make 2) Rnd 3: 2 Sc in each sc around: 6 sc. Rows 2-15: Turn; working in Back
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Fern, make Loops Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next
an adjustable loop to form a ring, Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. 6 hdc, sc in last sc.
work 3 sc in ring; do not join, place
marker to indicate beginning of rnd. Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) Finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
around: 9 sc.
Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side. FLOWER
Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill as With Yellow, ch 6.
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. you work.
Rnd 1 (Right side): Slip st in sixth ch
Rnd 3: 2 Sc in each sc around: 6 sc. Rnds 6-13: Sc in each sc around. from hook, (ch 5, slip st in same ch as
first slip st) 4 times; finish off leaving a
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 14: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) long end for sewing.
around; slip st in next sc, finish off
Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) leaving a long end for sewing. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
around: 9 sc.

Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around. SPIRAL SUCCULENT STRINGS OF PEARLS

With Sage, ch 31. LONG STRAND (Make 2)
Rnd 7: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next With Sweet Pea, ch 3.
2 sc) around: 12 sc. Row 1: 2 Sc in second ch from hook
and in each ch across: 60 sc. Row 1: 8 Hdc in third ch from hook,
Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill as slip st in first hdc to form first pearl,
you work. Row 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc, dc) in first sc, H ch 8, 8 hdc in third ch from hook,
ch 4, (dc, sc) in next sc, slip st in next slip st in first hdc to form next pearl;
Rnds 8-17: Sc in each sc around. sc, H (sc, dc) in next sc, ch 4, (dc, sc) repeat from H 2 times more, ch 5;
in next sc, slip st in next sc; repeat finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Rnd 18: Sc2tog around; slip st in from H across; finish off leaving a
next sc, finish off leaving a long end long end for sewing. SHORT STRAND (Make 2)
for sewing. With Sweet Pea, ch 3.

SHORT SPIKE (Make 2) ROUND CACTUS Row 1: 8 Hdc in third ch from hook,
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Fern, make With Kelly Green, ch 9. slip st in first hdc to form first pearl,
an adjustable loop to form a ring, H ch 8, 8 hdc in third ch from hook,
work 3 sc in ring; do not join, place Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second ch slip st in first hdc to form next pearl;
marker to indicate beginning of rnd. from hook, hdc in next 6 chs, sc in repeat from H once more, ch 5;
last ch: 8 sts. finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Note: Mark the back of any stitch on
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. Row 1 as right side.
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FINISHING HANGER Second Loop: With right side Cut four 24" (61 cm) strands of
Optional: Fill Planter with Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, make facing, skip next 9 sc from First Loop White.
approximately 1" (2.5 cm) of plastic an adjustable loop to form a ring, and join White with slip st in next sc, Secure one end to the center of
poly pellets. work 8 sc in ring; do not join, place ch 12, skip next 9 sc, slip st in next sc one Loop. Repeat with remaining
marker to indicate beginning of rnd. (center sc); finish off. 3 strands.
Stuff Planter with polyester fiberfill
to within ½" (12 mm) of top edge. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side. Third & Fourth Loops: With right Gather all strands and tie an
side facing, skip next 9 sc from last overhand knot 1" (2.5 cm) from end.
With wrong sides of Soil and Planter Rnd 2: 2 Hdc in each sc around: Loop made and join White with
together and using grey thread and 16 hdc. slip st in next sc, ch 12, skip next 9 sc,
sewing needle, sew Soil in place. slip st in next sc (center sc); finish off.
Rnd 3: H Ch 2, skip next hdc, 2 hdc
Thread yarn needle with long end in next hdc; repeat from H around:
on Round Cactus, weave needle 16 hdc and 8 ch-2 sps.
through ends of rows, pull tightly to
gather top. Secure end; do not cut Rnd 4: (Ch 2, 2 hdc) twice in TASSEL Fig. A
yarn. With wrong side together and each ch-2 sp around: 32 hdc and Cut a piece of cardboard 4" square
matching free loops of beginning 16 ch-2 sps. (10 cm). Wind White yarn around the
ch (Fig. 3, page 46) to sts on Row 15, cardboard approximately 9 times.
whipstitch together using same end Rnd 5: (Ch 2, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp) Cut an 18" (45.5 cm) length of White
(Fig. 4, page 46). Secure end; do not around. yarn and insert it under all of the
cut yarn. strands at the top of the cardboard;
Rnd 6: (Ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp) pull up tightly and tie securely.
Stuff Round Cactus firmly with around: 48 hdc and 16 ch-2 sps. Leave the yarn ends long enough
polyester fiberfill. to attach the tassel. Cut the yarn at
Rnd 7: (Ch 3, slip st in next ch-2 sp) the opposite end of the cardboard
Using same end, sew Round Cactus around: 16 slip sts and 16 ch-3 sps. and then remove it (Fig. A). Cut a
to Soil. 16" (40.5 cm) length of White yarn
Rnds 8 and 9: (Ch 6, slip st in next and wrap it tightly around the tassel Fig. B
Using photos on page 13 as guides sp) around. several times, ¾" (19 mm) below
for placement and long ends: the top (Fig. B); tie securely. Trim the
Sew Spiral Succulent, Aloe Vera Rnd 10: 5 Sc in each ch-6 sp around; ends.
Spikes, and Strings of Pearls to Soil. slip st in next sc, finish off: 80 sc.
Sew Flower to Round Cactus. With right side of Hanger facing,
First Loop: With right side facing, attach tassel to center of Rnd 1.
join White with slip st in center sc of
any 5-sc group; ch 12, skip next 9 sc,
slip st in next sc (center sc); finish off.

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 Finished Size: 4" bottom diameter x
4¾" tall (10 cm x 12 cm)

PENCIL CUP SHOPPING LIST

Yarn (Medium Weight)

HOLDER [7 ounces, 364 yards

(198 grams, 333 meters)
per skein]:
 Green - 1 skein
 Pink - 20 yards (18.5 meters)
Crochet Hooks BOTTOM
 Size G (4 mm) and Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size
 Size H (5 mm) hook and two strands of Green held
or sizes needed for gauge together, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch
Additional Supplies from hook; do not join, place marker
 Yarn needle to indicate beginning of rnd (see
 Polyester fiberfill Markers, page 44).

Note: Loop a short piece of yarn

around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
GAUGE INFORMATION right side.
Bottom = 3½" (9 cm) diameter
Gauge Swatch: 2" (5 cm) diameter Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Work same as Bottom for 3 rnds:
18 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc.

STITCH GUIDE Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next

SINGLE CROCHET 3 TOGETHER sc) around: 24 sc.
(abbreviated sc3tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 3 sc, Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
YO and draw through all 4 loops on sc) around: 30 sc.
hook (counts as one sc).
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in
next sc) around; slip st in next sc,
finish off: 36 sc.

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SIDE Joining Rnd: Place wrong sides of Row 7: Ch 1, turn; working in Back Secure end; do not cut yarn. With
With larger size hook and two Side and Bottom together with Side Loops Only, sc in first 3 sc, sc3tog, sc wrong side together, working in
strands of Green held together, facing. With larger size hook and in last 6 sc: 10 sc. both loops of sc on Row 8 and in free
ch 16. working through ends of rows on loops of beginning ch, whipstitch
Side and in Front Loops Only of sc Row 8: Ch 1, turn; working in Back piece together using same end; do
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch on Bottom Trim (Fig. 2, page 45), join Loops Only, sc in first 5 sc, sc3tog, sc not cut yarn.
from hook and in each ch across: two strands of Green with sc in any in last 2 sc; finish off leaving a long
15 sc. st; sc in each st around; join with slip end for sewing: 8 sc. Using photo as a guide for
st to first sc, finish off. placement and same end, sew Arm
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side. Thread yarn needle with long end, to Side, stuffing firmly with polyester
weave needle through ends of rows, fiberfill before closing.
Rows 2-36: Ch 1, turn; sc in Back ARM pull tightly to gather top of Arm.
Loop Only of each sc across (Fig. 2, With smaller size hook and one
page 45). strand of Green, ch 9.

Finish off leaving long ends for Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
sewing. from hook and in next ch, 3 sc in
next ch, sc in last 5 chs: 10 sc. POM-POM
Thread yarn needle with long end. Cut a piece of cardboard 1" wide x 2" long (2.5 cm x 5 cm).
With wrong side together, working Note: Mark Row 1 as right side. Wind Pink around the cardboard lengthwise until it is approximately ½"
in both loops of sc on Row 36 and (12 mm) thick in the middle (Fig. A).
in free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 3, Row 2: Ch 1, turn; working in Back Carefully slip the yarn off the cardboard and firmly tie an 18" (45.5 cm) length
page 46), whipstitch piece together Loops Only, sc in first 6 sc, 3 sc in of yarn around the middle (Fig. B). Leave yarn ends long enough to attach the
(Fig. 4, page 46) to form a tube. next sc, sc in last 3 sc: 12 sc. pom-pom. Cut the loops on both ends and trim the pom-pom into a smooth
ball (Fig. C).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; working in Back
Trim: With right side facing and Loops Only, sc in first 4 sc, 3 sc in
larger size hook, join two strands of next sc, sc in last 7 sc: 14 sc. Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C
Green with sc in end of any row (see
Joining With Sc, page 45); sc in end Row 4: Ch 1, turn; working in Back
of each row around; join with slip st Loops Only, sc in first 8 sc, 3 sc in
to first sc, finish off. next sc, sc in last 5 sc: 16 sc.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn; working in Back

Loops Only, sc in first 5 sc, sc3tog, sc
in last 8 sc: 14 sc.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn; working in Back Attach pom‑pom to top of Arm.

Loops Only, sc in first 7 sc, sc3tog, sc
in last 4 sc: 12 sc.
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 Finished Size: Approximately 6½" wide x 8½" long (16.5 cm x 21.5 cm)

POTHOLDER SHOPPING LIST

Yarn (Medium Weight)
[2.5 ounces, 120 yards
(70.9 grams, 109 meters)
CACTUS (Make 2)
With Green, ch 12.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch

per skein]: from hook and in each ch across to
 Green - 1 skein last ch, 4 sc in last ch; working in
 Grey - 1 skein free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 3,
 White - 5 yards (4.5 meters) page 46), sc in next 10 chs: 24 sc.
 Peach - small amount
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
Crochet Hook around any stitch to mark Row 1 as
 Size G (4 mm)
right side.
Additional Supplies
 Yarn needle Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 2 sc, hdc
in next 8 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc,
hdc in next 8 sc, sc in last 2 sc: 28 sts.
GAUGE INFORMATION
Gauge is not of great importance; Row 3: Ch 1, turn; working in Back
your Potholder may be a little larger Loops Only (Fig. 2, page 45), sc in
or smaller without changing the first 2 sc, hdc in next 8 hdc, (2 sc in
overall effect. next sc, sc in next sc) 4 times, hdc in
next 8 hdc, sc in last 2 sc: 32 sts.

STITCH GUIDE Row 4: Ch 1, turn; working in both

HALF DOUBLE CROCHET loops, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in next
2 TOGETHER (abbreviated hdc2tog) 8 hdc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc)
H YO, insert hook in next hdc, YO 4 times, hdc in next 8 hdc, sc in last
and pull up a loop; repeat from H 2 sc: 36 sts.
once more, YO and draw through
all 5 loops on hook (counts as one
hdc).

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Row 5: Ch 1, turn; working in Back Joining Row: With wrong sides Joining Row: With wrong sides
Loops Only, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in together and matching sts, working together and working in ends of
next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next sc, (hdc in through both loops of both pieces, rows on both pieces, join Grey with
next 3 sc, 2 hdc in next sc) 3 times, and having front facing, join Green sc in first row; work 10 sc evenly
hdc in next 11 hdc, sc in last 2 sc: with sc in first sc (see Joining With spaced across; working in both
40 sts. Sc, page 45); sc in each st across; loops of both pieces across Row 7,
finish off. 3 sc in first hdc, sc in each hdc across
Row 6: Ch 1, turn; working in both to last hdc; 3 sc in last hdc, work
loops, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in next Hanger: With front facing and 11 sc evenly spaced across ends of
8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next working behind top of sts on Joining rows; finish off leaving a long end for
4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times, Row, join Green with slip st around sewing.
hdc in next 12 hdc, sc in last 2 sc: center top sc; ch 10; join with slip st
44 sts. to joining slip st, finish off.
FLOWER
Row 7: Ch 1, turn; working in Back With Peach, ch 6.
Loops Only, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in PLANTER (Make 2)
next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc With Grey, ch 24. Rnd 1 (Right side): Slip st in sixth ch
in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 from hook, (ch 5, slip st in same ch as
times, hdc in next 14 hdc, sc in last Row 1 (Right side): Hdc in third ch first slip st) 4 times; finish off leaving
2 sc: 48 sts. from hook and in each ch across: a long end for sewing.
22 hdc.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn; working in both Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
loops, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in next Note: Mark Row 1 as right side.
8 hdc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc)
4 times, hdc in next 8 hdc, sc in last Rows 2-7: Ch 2 (does not count as FINISHING
2 sc; finish off: 52 sts. a st), turn; hdc2tog, hdc in next hdc Using photo as a guide for
and in each hdc across: 16 hdc. placement and using long ends:
Using photo as a guide for Place bottom edge of Cactus into
placement and White, add straight Finish off. top edge of Planter, then sew Planter
stitch (Fig. 5, page 46) “Vs” to one to Cactus.
Cactus (front) as desired.
Sew Flower to front of Cactus.

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 PRICKLY PEAR Finished Size: 10½" (26.5 cm) tall

SHOPPING LIST PLANTER

Yarn (Medium Weight) BOTTOM
[3.5 ounces, 170 yards With Navy, make an adjustable loop
(100 grams, 156 meters) to form a ring (Figs. 1a-d, page 45),
per skein]: work 7 sc in ring; do not join, place
 Green - 1 skein marker to indicate beginning of rnd
 Navy - 1 skein (see Markers, page 44).
 Brown - 25 yards (23 meters)
 Light Green - 5 yards Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
(4.5 meters) around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
 Yellow - small amount right side.
Crochet Hook Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 14 sc.
 Size G (4 mm)
or size needed for gauge
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
Additional Supplies around: 21 sc.
 Yarn needle
 Sewing needle and dark blue Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
thread sc) around: 28 sc.
 Polyester fiberfill
 Plastic poly pellets (optional) Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 35 sc.

GAUGE INFORMATION Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next

Gauge Swatch: 3" (7.5 cm) diameter sc) around; do not finish off: 42 sc.
Work same as Planter Bottom: 42 sc.
SIDES
Rnd 1: Sc in Back Loop Only of each
STITCH GUIDE sc around (Fig. 2, page 45).
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER
(abbreviated sc2tog) Rnds 2-14: Sc in both loops of each
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, sc around; at end of Rnd 14, slip st in
YO and draw through all 3 loops on next sc, finish off.
hook (counts as one sc).

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SOIL Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 10 sc. MEDIUM PAD
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, Rnd 1 (Right side): With Green, make
make an adjustable loop to form a Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) an adjustable loop to form a ring,
ring, work 6 sc in ring; do not join, around: 15 sc. work 5 sc in ring; do not join, place
place marker to indicate beginning marker to indicate beginning of rnd.
of rnd. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 20 sc. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 10 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. sc) around: 25 sc.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next around: 15 sc.
around: 18 sc. sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next Rnds 7-13: Sc in each sc around. sc) around: 20 sc.
sc) around: 24 sc.
Rnd 14: (Sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc) Rnds 5-9: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next twice: 28 sc.
sc) around: 30 sc. Rnd 10: (Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc)
Rnd 15: (Sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc) twice: 18 sc.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next twice: 26 sc.
sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 11: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Rnd 16: (Sc2tog, sc in next 11 sc) twice: 16 sc.
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, sc in next twice: 24 sc. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 10 sc.
2 sc) around; slip st in next sc, Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc)
finish off. Rnd 17: (Sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc) twice: 14 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
twice: 22 sc. around: 15 sc.
Rnd 13: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc)
CACTUS Rnd 18: (Sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc) twice: 12 sc. Rnds 4-6: Sc in each sc around.
LARGE PAD twice: 20 sc.
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Green, make Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around; slip st Rnd 7: Sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc: 14 sc.
an adjustable loop to form a ring, Rnds 19 and 20: Sc in each sc in next sc, finish off leaving a long
work 5 sc in ring; do not join, place around; at end of Rnd 20, slip st in end for sewing. Rnd 8: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) twice:
marker to indicate beginning of rnd. next sc, finish off leaving a long end 12 sc.
for sewing. SMALL PAD (Make 2)
Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side. Rnd 1 (Right side): With Green, make Rnd 9: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) twice;
an adjustable loop to form a ring, slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
work 5 sc in ring; do not join, place long end for sewing.
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 FLOWER
With Yellow, ch 6.

Rnd 1 (Right side): Slip st in sixth ch

from hook, (ch 5, slip st in same ch as
SAGUARO
first slip st) 4 times; finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.

Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.

CACTUS
FINISHING
Optional: Fill Planter with
approximately 1" (2.5 cm) of plastic
poly pellets.

Stuff Planter with polyester fiberfill to

SMALLEST PAD within ½" (12 mm) of top edge.
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Green,
make an adjustable loop to form With wrong sides of Soil and Planter
a ring, work 5 sc in ring; do not together and using blue thread and
join, place marker to indicate sewing needle, sew Soil in place.
beginning of rnd. Using photo as a guide for placement
and Light Green, add straight stitch
Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side. (Fig. 5, page 46) “Vs” to Pads as desired.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: Stuff Pads lightly with polyester fiberfill

10 sc. so they are flat.

Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc Using photo as a guide for placement

around. and long ends:
Sew Flower to one Small Pad.
Rnd 5: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) Sew Medium Pad and Small Pad with
twice: 8 sc. Flower to Large Pad.
Sew remaining Small Pad and Smallest
Rnd 6: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) Pad to Medium Pad.
twice; slip st in next sc, finish off
leaving a long end for sewing. Sew bottom of Large Pad to center of
Soil.

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 PLANTER Rnd 11: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
Finished Size: 10¼" (26 cm) tall Rnd 1 (Right side): With Grey, make 7 sc) around: 54 sc.
an adjustable loop to form a ring
(Figs. 1a-d, page 45), work 6 sc Rnd 12: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
SHOPPING LIST in ring; do not join, place marker sc, (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5
Yarn (Medium Weight) to indicate beginning of rnd (see times, sc in next 4 sc: 60 sc.
[3.5 ounces, 170 yards Markers, page 44).
(100 grams, 156 meters) Rnd 13: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
per skein]: Note: Loop a short piece of yarn 9 sc) around: 66 sc.
 Green - 1 skein around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
 Grey - 65 yards (59.5 meters) right side. Rnd 14: Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next
 Brown - 35 yards (32 meters) sc, (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5
 Rose - 15 yards (13.5 meters) Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. times, sc in next 5 sc: 72 sc.
Crochet Hook
 Size G (4 mm) Rnd 3: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc) Rnd 15: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
or size needed for gauge around: 18 sc. 11 sc) around: 78 sc.

Additional Supplies Rnd 4: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnds 16-22: Sc in each sc around;
 Yarn needle 2 sc) around: 24 sc. at end of Rnd 22, slip st in next sc,
 Sewing needle and grey finish off.
thread Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
 Polyester fiberfill 3 sc) around: 30 sc.
 Plastic poly pellets (optional) STITCH GUIDE SOIL
HALF DOUBLE CROCHET Rnd 6: Sc in Back Loop Only of each Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown,
3 TOGETHER (abbreviated hdc3tog) sc around (Fig. 2, page 45). make an adjustable loop to form a
GAUGE INFORMATION H YO, insert hook in next hdc, YO ring, work 6 sc in ring; do not join,
Gauge Swatch: 2¼" (5.75 cm) and pull up a loop; repeat from H Rnd 7: Sc in both loops of each sc place marker to indicate beginning
diameter 2 times more, YO and draw through around. of rnd.
Work same as Planter for 5 rnds: all 7 loops on hook (counts as one
30 sc. hdc). Rnd 8: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
sc, (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5
times, sc in next 2 sc: 36 sc. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 9: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Rnd 3: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc)

5 sc) around: 42 sc. around: 18 sc.

Rnd 10: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next Rnd 4: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next

sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 2 sc) around: 24 sc.
times, sc in next 3 sc: 48 sc.

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Rnd 5: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Row 2: Ch 2, turn; working in Back Row 5: Turn; working in Back Loops
3 sc) around: 30 sc. Loops Only, hdc in first 24 hdc, sc in Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next st and
next sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next in each st across.
Rnd 6: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next 12 hdc, sc in last sc.
4 sc) around: 36 sc. Row 6: Ch 2, turn; working in Back
Row 3: Turn; working in Back Loops Loops Only, hdc in first 6 hdc,
Rnd 7: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next 12 hdc, hdc3tog, hdc in next 12 hdc, sc in
5 sc) around: 42 sc. sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next hdc and last sc: 20 sts.
in each hdc across.
Rnd 8: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Row 7: Turn; working in Back Loops
6 sc) around: 48 sc. Rows 4-16: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, 6 Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next 11 hdc,
times; then repeat Row 2 once more. hdc3tog, hdc in last 5 hdc: 18 sts.
Rnd 9: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next
7 sc) around: 54 sc. Finish off leaving a long end for Row 8: Ch 2, turn; working in Back
sewing. Loops Only, hdc in first 4 hdc,
Rnd 10: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next hdc3tog, hdc in next 10 hdc, sc in
8 sc) around: 60 sc. ARM last sc: 16 sts.
With Green and leaving a long end
Rnd 11: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next for sewing, ch 15. Row 9: Turn; working in Back Loops
9 sc) around: 66 sc. Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next 9 hdc,
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, hdc3tog, hdc in last 3 hdc; finish off
Rnd 12: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next hdc in next 9 chs, 3 hdc in next ch, leaving a long end for sewing.
10 sc) around: 72 sc. hdc in last 3 chs: 16 sts.

Rnd 13: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next Row 2 (Right side): Ch 2, turn; MEDIUM CACTUS
11 sc) around; slip st in next sc, working in Back Loops Only, hdc in With Green, ch 31.
finish off. first 4 hdc, 3 hdc in next hdc, hdc in
next 10 hdc, sc in last sc: 18 sts. Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second Row 3: Turn; working in Back Loops
ch from hook, hdc in next 10 chs, sc Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next 10 hdc,
LARGE CACTUS Note: Mark Row 2 as right side. in next 3 chs, hdc in next ch and in sc in next 3 sts, hdc in last 16 hdc.
With Green, ch 41. each ch across: 30 sts.
Row 3: Turn; working in Back Loops Rows 4-10: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, 3
Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next 11 hdc, Note: Mark the back of any stitch on times; then repeat Row 2 once more.
ch from hook, hdc in next 12 chs, sc 3 hdc in next hdc, hdc in last 5 hdc: Row 1 as right side.
in next 3 chs, hdc in next ch and in 20 sts. Finish off leaving a long end for
each ch across: 40 sts. Row 2: Ch 2, turn; working in Back sewing.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn; working in Back Loops Only, hdc in first 16 hdc, sc in
Note: Mark the back of any stitch on Loops Only, hdc in first 6 hdc, 3 hdc next sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next
Row 1 as right side. in next hdc, hdc in next 12 hdc, sc in sc, hdc in next 10 hdc, sc in last sc.
last sc: 22 sts.
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SMALL CACTUS Rows 2-15: Turn; working in Back Thread yarn needle with long end of Sew Small Cactus and Flower in
With Green and leaving a long end Loops Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next Arm. With wrong side together and same manner. Secure end; do not
for sewing, ch 21. 6 hdc, sc in last sc. matching free loops of beginning cut yarn.
ch to both loops of sts on Row 9,
Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second Finish off leaving a long end for whipstitch piece together forming Stuff Flower firmly with polyester
ch from hook, hdc in next ch and in sewing. a tube. fiberfill. Using photo as a guide for
each ch across: 20 sts. Secure end; do not cut yarn. Using placement and same end, sew to top
same end, weave needle through of Small Cactus.
Note: Mark the back of any stitch on FINISHING ends of rows, pull tightly to gather
Row 1 as right side. Optional: Fill Planter with top of Arm and secure end. Stuff each Cactus firmly with
approximately 1" (2.5 cm) of plastic polyester fiberfill. Using photo as a
Row 2: Ch 2, turn; working in Back poly pellets. Stuff Arm firmly with polyester guide for placement and same ends,
Loops Only, hdc first hdc and in each fiberfill. Using photo as a guide for sew each Cactus to Soil.
hdc across to last sc, sc in last sc. Stuff Planter with polyester fiberfill placement and beginning end, sew
to within ½" (12 mm) of top edge. to Large Cactus.
Row 3: Turn; working in Back Loops
Only, sc in first sc, hdc in next hdc With wrong sides of Soil and Planter
and in hdc across. together and using grey thread, sew
Soil in place.
Rows 4-9: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, 3
times. Thread yarn needle with long end
on Large Cactus, weave needle
Finish off leaving a long end for through ends of rows, pull tightly
sewing. to gather top. Secure end; do not
cut yarn. With wrong side together,
FLOWER working in both loops of sc on Row
With Rose and leaving a long end for 16 and in free loops of beginning ch
sewing, ch 9. (Fig. 3, page 46), whipstitch piece
together (Fig. 4, page 46) using same
Row 1 (Wrong side): Sc in second ch end. Secure end; do not cut yarn.
from hook, hdc in next 6 chs, sc in
last ch: 8 sts. Sew Medium Cactus in same
manner.
Note: Mark the back of any stitch on
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 Finished Size: 3" (7.5 cm) tall

SPIRAL SHOPPING LIST

SUCCULENT Yarn (Medium Weight)

[3.5 ounces, 170 yards
(100 grams, 156 meters) per skein]:
 White - 1 skein)
 Brown - 25 yards (23 meters)
 Sage - 25 yards (23 meters)
 Green - 15 yards
(13.5 meters)
Crochet Hook PLANTER
 Size G (4 mm)
BOTTOM
With White, ch 16.
or size needed for gauge
Additional Supplies Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
 Yarn needle from hook and in each ch across:
 Sewing needle and white 15 sc.
thread
 Polyester fiberfill Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Row 1 as
right side.
GAUGE INFORMATION
15 sc and 15 rows = 3½" (9 cm) Rows 2-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc
Gauge Swatch: 3½" (9 cm) square across.
Work same as Planter Bottom: 15 sc.
Trim: Ch 1, do not turn; sc in end of
each row across; sc in free loop of
next 15 chs (Fig. 3, page 46); sc in
end of each row across; sc in each
sc across Row 15; do not join, place
marker to indicate the beginning of
rnd (see Markers, page 44); do not
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SIDES LARGE SPIRAL
Rnd 1: Sc in Back Loop Only of each SUCCULENT
sc around (Fig. 2, page 45). With Sage, ch 31.

Rnds 2-7: Sc in both loops of each Row 1: 2 Sc in second ch from hook

sc around; at end of Rnd 7, slip st in and in each ch across: 60 sc.
next sc, finish off.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc, hdc) in first
sc, (hdc, sc) in next sc, slip st in next
SOIL hdc, H (sc, hdc) in next sc, (hdc, sc) in
With Brown, ch 16. next sc, slip st in next sc; repeat from
H across: 100 sts.
Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across: Row 3: Turn; slip st in first slip st, sc
15 sc. in next sc, 2 hdc in next hdc, ch 2,
2 hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc,
Note: Mark Row 1 as right side. H slip st in next slip st, sc in next sc,
2 hdc in next hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc in next
Rows 2-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc hdc, sc in next sc; repeat from H
across. across; finish off leaving a long end
for sewing.
Finish off.

FINISHING
SPIRAL SUCCULENT With wrong sides of Soil and Planter
With Green, ch 31. together and using white thread and
sewing needle, sew Soil to Rnd 6 of
Row 1: 2 Sc in second ch from hook Sides, stuffing with polyester fiberfill
and in each ch across: 60 sc. before closing.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc, dc) in first sc, Using photo as a guide for
ch 2, (dc, sc) in next sc, slip st in next placement, sew Spirals to Soil.
sc, H (sc, dc) in next sc, ch 2, (dc, sc)
in next sc, slip st in next sc; repeat
from H across; finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.

TABLE RUNNER
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Finished Size: 11¼" wide x 66" long (28.5 cm x 167.5 cm) Last 2 Rows: Ch 2, turn; hdc in first LARGE SPIKY SPIRAL
hdc and in each hdc across. (Make one each with Sweet Pea
and Dusty Green)
SHOPPING LIST TABLE RUNNER Finish off.
Yarn (Medium Weight) With larger size hook and Grey, With smaller size hook and color
[3.5 ounces, 170 yards ch 30. indicated, ch 16.
(100 grams, 156 meters) LARGE SPIRAL
per skein]: Row 1: Hdc in third ch from hook With smaller size hook and Sage, Row 1 (Right side): 3 Sc in second
 Grey - 3 skeins and in each ch across: 28 hdc. ch 62. ch from hook and in each ch across:
 Sweet Pea - 1 skein 45 sc.
 Dusty Green - 1 skein Row 2 (Right side): Ch 2 (does not Row 1: 2 Hdc in third ch from hook
 Sage - 1 skein count as a st, now and throughout), and in each ch across: 120 hdc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, (ch 4,
 Olive - 1 skein turn; hdc in first hdc and in each hdc sc in second ch from hook and in
 Seaspray Mist - 1 skein across. Row 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc, dc) in first hdc, next ch, hdc in last ch, sc in next sc
 Fern - 1 skein (dc, sc) in next hdc, slip st in next on Row 1) 5 times, (ch 5, sc in second
 Purple - 1 skein Note: Loop a short piece of yarn hdc, H (sc, dc) in next hdc, (dc, sc) in ch from hook and in next 2 chs, hdc
around any stitch to mark Row 2 as next hdc, slip st in next hdc; repeat in last ch, sc in next sc on Row 1) 5
Crochet Hooks right side. from H across; finish off leaving a times, (ch 6, sc in second ch from
 Size G (4 mm) and
long end for sewing. hook and in next 3 chs, hdc in last
 Size M/N (9 mm)
Row 3: Ch 2, turn; hdc in first 2 hdc, ch, sc in next sc on Row 1) 10 times,
or sizes needed for gauge
ch 3, H skip next hdc, hdc in next (ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and
Additional Supplies hdc, ch 3; repeat from H across to SMALL SPIRAL in next 4 chs, hdc in last ch, sc in
 Yarn needle last 4 hdc, skip next hdc, hdc in last (Make 2 each with Sage, Fern, next sc on Row 1) 10 times, (ch 8, sc
3 hdc: 16 hdc and 12 ch-3 sps. Sweet Pea, Olive, Seaspray Mist, in second ch from hook and in next
Dusty Green, and Purple) 5 chs, hdc in last ch, sc in next sc on
GAUGE INFORMATION Row 4: Ch 2, turn; hdc in first 2 hdc, Row 1) 14 times; finish off leaving a
With larger size hook, (ch 3, hdc in next ch-3 sp) across to With smaller size hook and color long end for sewing.
(hdc, ch 3) 5 times = 4" (10 cm; last 2 hdc, hdc in last 2 hdc. indicated, ch 31.
10 hdc and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) Repeat Row 4 until piece measures Row 1: 2 Sc in second ch from hook SMALL SPIKY SPIRAL
With larger size hook and Grey, approximately 64½" (164 cm) from and in each ch across: 60 sc. (Make one each with Sweet Pea,
ch 12. beginning ch, ending by working a Olive, Seaspray Mist, and Dusty
Row 1: Hdc in third ch from hook wrong side row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc, dc) in first sc, Green)
and in each ch across: 10 hdc. ch 2, (dc, sc) in next sc, slip st in next
Rows 2-8: Ch 2 (does not count as a Next Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in sc, H (sc, dc) in next sc, ch 2, (dc, sc) With smaller size hook and color
st), hdc in each hdc across. first 2 hdc, 2 hdc in each of next in next sc, slip st in next sc; repeat indicated, ch 11.
Finish off. 12 ch-3 sps, hdc in last 2 hdc: 28 hdc. from H across; finish off leaving a
long end for sewing. Row 1 (Right side): 3 Sc in second
ch from hook and in each ch across:
30 sc.
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Row 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, (ch 4,
sc in second ch from hook and in
next ch, hdc in last ch, sc in next sc
Hold 4 strands of yarn together.
Fold in half. With wrong side facing
and using a crochet hook, draw the
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
on Row 1) 5 times, (ch 5, sc in second folded end up through first stitch
ch from hook and in next 2 chs, hdc and pull the loose ends through the ABBREVIATIONS SYMBOLS & TERMS
in last ch, sc in next sc on Row 1) 5 folded end (Fig. A); draw the knot ch(s) chain(s) H — work instructions following
times, (ch 6, sc in second ch from up tightly (Fig. B). Repeat, spacing cm centimeters H as many more times as
hook and in next 3 chs, hdc in last evenly across short edges of Table dc double crochet(s) indicated in addition to the
ch, sc in next sc on Row 1) 10 times, Runner. hdc half double crochet(s) first time.
(ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and Lay flat on a hard surface and trim hdc2tog half double crochet ( ) or [ ] — work enclosed
in next 4 chs, hdc in last ch, sc in the ends. 2 together instructions as many times
next sc on Row 1) 9 times; finish off hdc3tog half double crochet as specified by the number
leaving a long end for sewing. Fig. A 3 together immediately following or work
mm millimeters all enclosed instructions in the
Rnd(s) Round(s) stitch indicated or contains
FINISHING sc single crochet(s) explanatory remarks.
Using photo as a guide for sc2tog single crochet 2 together colon (:) — the number(s) given after
placement and long ends, sew sc3tog single crochet 3 together a colon at the end of a row or
Spirals to right side of center on sp(s) space(s) round denote(s) the number of
Table Runner. st(s) stitch(es) stitches or spaces you should
YO yarn over have on that row or round.
FRINGE
Cut a piece of cardboard 6½"
(16.5 cm) square.
Wind Grey loosely and evenly
around the cardboard 56 times, then Fig. B
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GAUGE MARKERS JOINING WITH SC Fig. 1a
Exact gauge is essential for proper Markers are used to help distinguish When instructed to join with sc,
size. Before beginning your project, the beginning of each round being begin with a slip knot on hook.
make the sample swatch given worked. Place a 2" (5 cm) scrap piece Insert hook in stitch or space Working
Yarn
in the individual instructions in of yarn before the first stitch of each indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO
the yarn and hook specified. After round, moving the marker after each and draw through both loops on Tail
completing the swatch, measure round is complete. hook.
it, counting your stitches and rows
carefully. If your swatch is larger
or smaller than specified, make ADJUSTABLE LOOP Fig. 1b
another, changing hook size to get Wind yarn around two fingers to
Working
the correct gauge. Keep trying until form a ring (Fig. 1a). Slide yarn off Yarn
you find the size hook that will give fingers and grasp the strands at the
you the specified gauge. top of the ring (Fig. 1b). Insert hook
Tail
from front to back into the ring,
pull up a loop, YO and draw through
loop on hook to lock ring (Fig. 1c) Fig. 1c
(st made does not count as part of
beginning ch). Working around both
strands, follow instructions to work
sts in the ring, then pull yarn tail to
close (Fig. 1d).

BACK OR Fig. 1d
FRONT LOOPS ONLY
Work only in loop(s) indicated
by arrow (Fig. 2).

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FREE LOOPS OF A CHAIN
When instructed to work in free loops
of a chain, work in loop indicated by
Fig. 3
YARN INFORMATION
arrow (Fig. 3). The items in this book were made using Medium Weight yarn. Any brand of
the Medium Weight may be used. It is best to refer to the yardage/meters
when determining how many balls or skeins to purchase. Remember, to arrive
WHIPSTITCH at the finished size, it is the GAUGE/TENSION that is important, not the brand
With wrong side of piece together, sew of yarn.
through both pieces once to secure
the beginning of the seam, leaving Fig. 4 For your convenience, listed below and on page 48 are the specific yarns
an ample yarn end to weave in later. used to create our photography models. Because yarn manufacturers make
Working through both loops of each frequent changes in their product lines, you may sometimes find it necessary
stitch on both pieces (Fig. 4), insert to use a substitute yarn or to search for the discontinued product at alternate
the needle from front to back and suppliers (locally or online).
pull yarn through. H Bring the needle
around and insert it from front to COASTER SET HANGING GARDEN
back through next stitch and pull yarn Lily® Sugar ’n Cream® Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
through; repeat from H across. Green - #00084 Sage Green White - #100 White
Light Green - #01222 Country Green Grey - #150 Pale Grey
Fig. 5 Tan - #00082 Jute Fern - #171 Fern
STRAIGHT STITCH Peach - #01699 Tangerine Brown - #126 Chocolate
Straight stitch is just what the name Light Peach - #00042 Tea Rose Sweet Pea - #169 Sweet Pea
implies, a single, straight stitch. Come White - #00001 White Kelly Green - #172 Kelly Green
up at 1 and go down at 2 (Fig. 5). Sage - #177 Sage
DISH SCRUBBER Yellow - #159 Lemon
Lily® Sugar ’n Cream®
Green - #01222 Country Green PENCIL CUP HOLDER
Peach - #01699 Tangerine Red Heart® Super Saver®
Green - #0406 Medium Thyme
Pink - #0706 Perfect Pink

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 POTHOLDER SPIRAL SUCCULENT
Lily® Sugar ’n Cream® Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice®
Green - #01222 Country Green White - #100 White
Decorating will be fun with a delightful crochet garden of succulents,
Grey - #01042 Overcast Brown - #403 Barley
cacti, and flowers. These 9 designs with be perfect for that special place
Peach - #00042 Tea Rose Sage - #177 Sage
in your home.
White - #00001 White Green - #173 Dusty Green

PRICKLY PEAR TABLE RUNNER

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice®
Green - #171 Fern Grey - #099 Linen
Navy - #110 Navy Sweet Pea - #169 Sweet Pea
Brown - #403 Barley Dusty Green - #173 Dusty Green
Light Green - #169 Sweet Pea Sage - #177 Sage
Yellow - #159 Lemon Olive - #174 Olive
Seaspray Mist - #304 Seaspray Mist
SAGUARO CACTUS Fern - #171 Fern
Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® Purple - #146 Dusty Purple
Green - #172 Kelly Green
Grey - #149 Silver Grey
Brown - #403 Barley
Rose - #114 Cheery Cherry

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