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CHAPTER 1

Christmas Kitchen

CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 1

Christmas Rose Towel RingThis towel ring can be tied to a cabinet or fridge handle.

Materials:Worsted weight cotton yarn: about 2 ounces of red, 1 ounce

of dark green and a small amount of white Crochet hooks size G and DYarn needleTwo 2” lucite rings White kitchen towel

RoseWith red and size G hook, ch 4; join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: (Sc in the ring, ch 3) 8 times; join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 2: (Sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 3 space around; do not join.

Round 3: Working behind round 2, (bpsc around the post of the next sc on round 1, ch 4) 8 times; join with a sl st to the first bpsc.

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CHRISTMAS ROSE TOWEL RINGDesigned by Priscilla Hewitt

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Round 4: (Sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 4 space around; do not join.

Round 5: Working behind round 4, (bpsc around the post of the next bpsc on round 3, ch 5) 8 times; join with a sl st to the first bpsc.

Round 6: (Sc, ch 1, 7 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 5 space around; do not join.

Round 7: Working behind round 6, (bpsc around the post of the next bpsc on round 3, ch 3) 8 times; join with a sl st to the first bpsc.

Round 8: (Attaching rings) Lay one of the 2” lucite rings over the back of the rose. Attach ring by working 5 sc in each of the next 5 ch-3 spaces AND around the ring. Lay the second 2” ring on top of the first ring. Attach second ring by working 5 sc in each of the next 3 ch-3 spaces AND around both rings. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

TiesUsing size G hook, attach white with a sl st to the first sc worked around both rings, ch 51, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the remaining 49 ch's across, sl st in the same sc where white was attached. Fasten off. Attach white to the last sc worked around both rings, ch 51, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the remaining 49 ch's across, sl st in the same sc where white was attached. Fasten off.

Leaves (make 4)With size D hook and dark green, ch 10.Round 1: 2 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, trc in each of the next 3 ch's, dc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, 3 sc in the last ch; working around the other side in the base of the foundation chains, skip the first foundation ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, trc in each of the next 3 ch's, dc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sc in the next ch; join with a sl st to the first ch. (20 sts) Fasten off, leaving a 12" yarn tail for sewing.

FinishingThread yarn needle with yarn tail and sew leaves to round 8 of the rose as indicated in the photo. Insert towel through the back ring.

Happy Crocheting!

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CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 2

Christmas Wreath Coaster or Scrubbie Materials:

For coaster - small amount of worsted weight cotton in green, red, and white or natural

For scrubbie - small amount of Needleloft nylon yarn (for plastic canvas) in green, red, and white or natural

For both: crochet hook size EGauge: Rounds 1-2 = 2”Finished size: About 4 1/4” across

Pattern Note: Coaster and scrubbie are both worked from the same pattern.

With white or natural, ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring.Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st; work 2 dc in each remaining dc around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc) Fasten off white or natural.

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CHRISTMAS WREATH COASTER OR SCRUBBIE Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

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Round 3: Join green with a sc in any dc; work a sc in each re-maining dc around; join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sc)Round 4: (Beading round) Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1; (dc, ch 1) in each remaining sc around; join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. (24 dc and 24 ch 1 sps)Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining; (5 dc in the next dc, sc in the next dc) 11 times; 5 dc in the next dc; join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 shells)Round 6: Sl st in each st around; join with a sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.Bow: With red, ch 100. Fasten off. Weave through beading round; tie in small bow.

Happy Crocheting!

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Materials:Worsted weight cotton yarn white (or natural), green and

redCrochet hook size G for potholder; size H for hotpad; size I

for dishcloth Yarn needle

Gauge:Potholder: Rounds 1-3 = 3” Hot pad: Rounds 1-3 - 3 1/4"Dishcloth: Rounds 1-3 = 3 1/2”Finished size: Potholder: about 8 1/4” Hot pad: about 9" Dishcloth: about 9 1/2”

For potholder (make 2) With size G hook and white ch 4, join with a sl st to form ring.Round 1: Ch 3 to count as first dc, work 11 more dc in ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)Round 2: Ch 3 to count as first dc, work dc in same st as join-

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CHRISTMAS WREATH HOT PAD, POTHOLDER & DISHCLOTH

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SECTION 3

Christmas Wreath Hot Pad, Potholder & Dishcloth

ing; work 2 dc in ea. dc around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as first dc, work dc in same st as join-ing; (1 dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times, dc in the last dc; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (36 dc)Round 4: Ch 3 to count as first dc, work dc in same st as join-ing; (1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times, dc in the last dc; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 dc). Fasten off white.Round 5: Attach green with a sc to any dc; sc in each dc around. (48 sc)

Round 6: (Beading round) Ch 4 to count as first dc and ch 1; (dc in next dc, ch 1) 47 times; join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch 4. (48 dc and 48 ch 1 spaces)Round 7: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining; (skip next dc, 5 dc shell in the next dc, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 11 times; skip next dc, 5 dc shell in the next dc, skip next dc, sl st in the first sc. (12 shells)Round 8: Ch 3 to count as first dc, work 3 more dc in the same st as joining; (skip next 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip next 2 dc, 7 dc shell in the next sc) 11 times; skip next 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in the same st as the beginning 3

dc; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 shells) Fasten off.Joining front and backRound 1: With wrong sides facing, and matching shells of both potholder pieces, sc through both pieces with green and size G hook 42 times; ch 12 (for hanging loop), sc in the same st and in the next 41 sts; join with a sl st to the first sc. (85 sc)Round 2: (Ch 1, sl st in the next sc) 42 times; sl st in each of the next 12 ch’s; (ch 1, sl st in the next sc) 41 times. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing: With red and size G hook ch 130. Fasten off, leav-ing a 6” tail. Thread yarn needle with tail of red piece; weave red piece through both thicknesses of the beading round (round 5); cut yarn; tie ends in a bow. Sew through the knot of the bow to secure.

Hot pad Using size H hook, work as for potholder, eliminating the hanging loop when joining the two pieces together.

Dishcloth (make 1)Using size I hook work same as potholder through round 6.Round 7: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining; (ch 1, skip next dc, 5 dc shell in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in the next

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dc) 11 times; ch 1, skip next dc, 5 dc shell in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sl st in the first sc. (12 shells)Round 8: Ch 3 to count as first dc, work 3 more dc in the same st as joining; (ch 1, skip next 2 dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, 7 dc shell in the next sc) 11 times; ch 1, skip next 2 dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in the same st as the beginning 3 dc; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 shells)Round 9: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining; sc in each dc and in each ch 1 space around (do not sc in the sc’s between shells); join with a sl st to the first sc. (108 sc)Round 10: (Ch 1, sl st in the next sc) 107 times; ch 1, join with a sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.Finishing: With red, ch 130; fasten off leaving a 6” tail. Thread yarn needle with tail of red piece; weave red piece through beading round (round 5); cut yarn; tie ends in a bow. Sew through the knot of the bow to secure. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 4

Christmas Wreath Towel Ring & Napkin Ring Materials:

For towel ring:Worsted weight cotton yarn: green and redTwo 2” lucite ringsRed button

For napkin ring:Worsted weight cotton yarn: green and redOne 2” lucite ringFor both: Crochet hook size G

Towel RingRound 1: Lay one lucite ring on top of the other. With green, work 11 sc around BOTH rings, then work 21 sc around the top ring only, leaving the rest of the bottom ring unworked; join with a sl st to the first sc. (32 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining; (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc) 15 times; ch 3, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch 3 loops)

Round 3: Sl st into the first ch 3 loop, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 6 more dc in the same loop, (sc in the next ch 3 loop, 6 dc in the next ch 3 loop) 7 times, sc in the next ch 3

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loop; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.Bow With red, ch 80; fasten off. Weave through round 2 of wreath, tying a bow above the 6th sc of round 1.HangerWith red, ch 6.Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Rows 2-25: Sc in each sc across; ch 1, turn. (5 sc)Row 26: Sc in the first sc, ch 3 for buttonhole, skip next 3 sc, sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn.Row 27: Sc in the first sc, sc in the ch 3 sp, sc in the last sc; do not turn.

Edging: Sc in each stitch around the piece. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing: With green, securely sew row 1 of the hanger to the back of the wreath in stitches 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of round 1. Sew the button to the back of the hanger behind bow.

Napkin RingWork same as towel ring, using only one lucite ring and elimi-nating hanger.

Happy Crocheting!

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CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 5

Mrs. Santa Towel RingMaterials:

Worsted weight cotton yarn color: about 1 oz. each of red and white

Crochet hook size GRed kitchen towelTwo 2” lucite ringsOne 2 1/8” velour powderpuffTwo 4mm black beads for eyesPink embroidery flossPowder blushSmall artist’s paintbrush3” of 20 gauge gold wireSmall Christmas decorationHot glue1” Lucite ring

To work loop st: Insert hook in indicated st, wrap yarn twice around index finger holding work, insert hook into two loops formed by finger, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both remaining loops on hook.

HeadStack one lucite ring on top of the other. With white, work 15 sc around both rings, then 20 sc around the top ring only, join

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with a sl st to the first sc; turn. (The unworked 1/2 ring is the back.)Collar Row 1: Sl st in each of the first 5 sc, ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 11 sc leaving the remainder of stitches unworked; ch 1, turn.Row 2: Sc in the first dc, (ch 3, sc in the next dc) 11 times. Fas-ten off.HairRow 1: From the back, join white with a sl st in the first un-worked sc on head, ch 1, loop st in the same st, loop st in each of next 18 unworked sc, loop st in each of the next 4 sl st’s; fas-ten off. (23 loop st’s)Row 2: From the back, join color B with a sl st in the first loop st on row 1, ch 1, loop st in the same st, loop st in each loop st across, fasten off. (23 loop st’s)

ArmsWith red, ch 37.Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 13 ch’s, sc in each of the next 5 ch’s, dc in each of the last 15 ch’s; ch 3, turn.

Rows 2-3: Skip first dc, dc in each of the next 14 dc, sc in each of the next 5 sc, dc in each of the last 15 dc; ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Fold arms lengthwise to form a tube, matching stitches of row 3 to foundation chain, sl st through both the first 15 dc of row 3 AND the foundation ch to join, ch 3, match-ing stitches of row 3 to foundation chain, sl st through both the last 15 dc of row 3 AND the foundation ch to join. Fasten off.Skirt Ruffle (towel trim)With white make a ch the same length as the width of your towel, then ch 2 more.Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1, turn.Row 2: Sc in the first dc, (ch 3, sc in the next dc) across. Fas-ten off. Sew to bottom hem of towel.Hat With red ch 4; join with a sl st in the first ch to form ring.Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, 2 dc in each remaining dc around; join with a sl st to

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the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the next dc, (dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (36 dc)Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc, (dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 dc)Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the next dc, (dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times; join with a sl st to the front loop only of the top of the beginning ch 3. (60 dc)

Round 6: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in the front loop only of the next dc, ch 1) 59 times; join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4.Round 7: (Sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 60 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.Gathering hat: Thread a yarn needle with about 36” of yarn. Sew (with a double strand of yarn) through the unworked loops of round 5, sewing up through on st then down through the next, all the way around. Pull both ends of the yarn to gather the opening of the hat to about 2 1/2”. Tie yarn ends to secure.

FaceSew black beads to powder puff for eyes. Embroider mouth with embroidery floss. Using artist’s brush, apply a little pow-dered blush to cheeks; blend well. Bend wire into “glasses” and tack to face.AssemblyWeave in all ends. Push loop st hair away from ring. Hot glue powder puff face to the top ring. Arrange hair around face. Sew hat to back of hair, leaving the bottom of the hat loose. Sew one each end of the arms underneath each side of the col-lar. Sew decoration to “hands”. Sew 1” ring to back of hat for hanging.

Happy Crocheting!

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CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 6

Peppermint Kitchen SetMaterials:

3 ounces each of red and white worsted weight cotton yarnCrochet hook size GTwo 2” lucite ringsButtonRed or white kitchen towel

Size: Potholder = 7 1/2” Dishcloth = About 9”

Potholder Center (make 2)With white, ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring.Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in ring; join with a sl st to the to[ of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining; work 2 dc in each remaining dc around; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining (dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times, dc in the last dc; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

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(36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 11 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc) Fasten off. Weave in ends. With wrong sides together, sc both circles to-gether around the outside. (48 sc)Outer striped sectionWith white, ch 13.Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in each of the next 2 chs, dc in each of the next 4 chs, hdc in each on the next 2 chs, sc in each of the last 2 ch; ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 2: Sc in each of the first 2 sc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, sc in each of the last 2 sc, changing to red at the top of the last sc; ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 3: Sc in each of the first 2 sc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, sc in each of the last 2 sc; ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 4: Sc in each of the first 2 sc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, sc in each of the last 2 sc, changing to white at the top of the last sc; ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 5: Sc in each of the first 2 sc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, sc in each of the last 2 sc; ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Rows 6-47: (Repeat rows 2-5) 10 times, then repeat rows 2-3 once more. Row 48: Sc in each of the first 2 sc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, sc in each of the last 2 sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.Finishing: Sew row 48 to row 1 to form a donut shape. Sew or sc the inner ring together, then sew or sc to the white inside circles. With white, ch 15, join with a sl st to form ring. Sl st in each ch around and join to the first sl st. Sew this to the top of the potholder for a hanging loop.DishclothNote: The ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a dc.

With red ch 32.Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, changing to white at the top of the last dc; ch 3, turn. (30 dc)

Row 2: Carrying the red yarn across under the white stitches, dc in each dc across, changing to red at the top of the last dc; ch 3, turn. (30 dc)

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Row 3: Carrying the white yarn across under the red stitches, dc in each dc across, changing to white at the top of the last dc; ch 3, turn. (30 dc)

Rows 4-17: (Repeat rows 2-3) 7 times. Do not change to white at the end of row 17. Fasten off. Weave in ends.Towel RingRound 1: Lay one lucite ring on top of the other. Working around BOTH rings for the first 11 stitches and carrying the unused color behind each stitch, work (1 sc in red, 1 sc in white) 5 times, then work 1 more sc in red; after these 11 stitches, work around the TOP ring only (leaving the rest of the bottom ring unworked) (1 sc in white, 1 sc in red) 13 times, then 1 more sc in white; join with a sl st to the first red sc. (38 sc)

Round 2: With white, sl st in the next 3 sc, ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in the next 4 sc; ch 1, turn. *Sc in each of the 5 sc; ch 1, turn* Repeat from * to * 16 times. Sc in the first sc, ch 3, skip next 3 sc for buttonhole, sc in the last sc; ch 1, turn; sc in the first sc, sc in the ch 3 sp, sc in the last sc. Continuing down the side, (sc in the side of each sc) 19 times; sc in each sc around the ring; sc in the 3 sl st’s at the beginning of the round; (sc in the side of each sc) 19 times; sc in each of the top 3 sc; join with a sl st to the next sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Bow With red, ch 20; join with a sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Sl st in each of the next 2 chs, sc in each of the next 7 chs, sl st in each of the next 3 chs, sc in each of the last 7 chs.

Round 2: Sl st in each of the next 3 chs, sc in each of the next 7 chs, sl st in each of the next 3 chs, sc in each of the last 7 chs.

Round 3: Repeat round 2. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing: Sew bow to the top of the ring as shown in the photo. Sew the button behind the bow. Insert the towel in be-tween the two rings, then out through the center of the bottom ring.

Happy Crocheting!

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CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 7

Snowflake Coaster(Poinsettia Variation by Vims V)

Materials:Yarn - you can use white worsted weight cotton, white Speed CroSheen, or white “Denim” cotton blend, depend-

ing on the look you preferCrochet hook size F

Ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring.Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring; join with a sl st top the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 1, skip next dc, (sc in the next dc, ch 6, sc in the same st, ch 1, skip next dc) 5 times, sc in the same st as first sc, ch 6, join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 loops)Round 3: Sl st into the first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp, *(dc, ch 1) 5 times in the next ch 6 loop, dc in the same loop; sc in the next ch 1 sp* Repeat from * to * 5 times; (dc, ch 1) 5 times in the next ch 6 loop, dc in the same loop; join with a sl st to the first sc.

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Round 4: Sl st in the next dc and the next ch 1 sp; ch 1, sc in the same sp, *ch 3, dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc in the top of the last dc for picot, dc) all in the next ch 1 sp, ch 2, dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 3, (sc in the next ch 1 sp) 2 times* Re-peat from * to * 4 times; ch 3, dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc in the top of the last dc for picot, dc) all in the next ch 1 sp, ch 2, dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 3, sc in the next ch 1 sp; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 8

Snowflake DishclothMaterials:

White cotton worsted weight yarnCrochet hook size G

Finished size: About 13" from point to point

Ch 6; join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in the ring) 5 times, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, ch 1, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, *ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.

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Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, * ch 3, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, ch 3, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.

Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, * (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 2 times, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 2 times, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.Round 6: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, * (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 3 times, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 3 times, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.

Round 7: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, * (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 4 times, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 4 times, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.

Round 8: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, * (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 5 times, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 5 times, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 1; join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.

Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, * (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 6 times, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 4 times, (ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 6 times, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp as the first dc, ch 3; join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3. Fasten off. weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SECTION 9

Snowflake PotholderMaterials:

About one ounce each of white and blue (light or dark) wor-sted weight cotton yarn

Crochet hook size E (3.50 mm)Gauge: Rounds 1-3 of the snowflake = 3 1/4" diameter from point to point.Finished size: About 7 1/2" diameterTo work a dc cluster: (Yo, insert hook in the indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times; yo and pull through all 4 remaining loops on hook.To work a trc cluster: *Yo 2 times, insert hook in the indi-cated st and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook) twice* Repeat from *to* 4 more times; yo and pull through all 6 remaining loops on hook.

Pattern note: Work tightly for best results.

SnowflakeWith white and leaving a 3" yarn tail, ch 5; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.

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Copyright © 2001 Priscilla’s Crochet

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, (ch 5, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next dc; join with a dc in the first sc to form the first ch-5 sp of the next round.

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the first ch-5 sp, sc in the next sc, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-5 sp, sc in the next sc* Repeat from *to* 4 times, 3 dc in the first ch-5 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the begin-ning ch 3 to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in the next sc, ch 5, *(sc, ch 5) twice in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, ch 5* Repeat from *to* 4 times, sc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 2; join with a dc in the first sc to form the first ch-5 sp of the next round.

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook, sc in each of the next 2 ch-5 sps, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook, *sc in the next ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook, ch 4, trc cluster in the 4th ch from hook, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook, sc in the same ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook, sc in each of the next 2 ch-5 sps, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook* Repeat from *to* 4 times, sc in the first ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook, ch 4, trc cluster in the

4th ch from hook, ch 3, dc cluster in the 3rd ch from hook; join with a sl st in the first dc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

BackgroundWith blue and leaving a 3" yarn tail, ch 5; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, work 2 dc in each remaining dc around; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the next dc, (dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc, (dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 dc)Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the next dc, (dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3. (60 dc)

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Round 6: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next dc, (dc in each of the next 4 dc, 2 dc in the next dc) 11 times; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3. (72 dc)Round 7: Ch 2, dc cluster in the same st as joining, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc cluster in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc) 35 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc cluster. (36 dc clus-ters)

Round 8: Sl st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in the same sp, ch 3, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 35 times; join with a sl st in the first sc, (36 ch-3 sps) Pull beginning yarn tail through the cen-ter ring of the background so that it’s on the right side of the piece. Securely tie this yarn tail to the beginning yarn tail the wrong side of the snowflake to keep the layers from separating in the center.

Round 9 (attaching snowflake): Insert hook in the ch-4 sp at the tip of any trc cluster on the snowflake and into the first ch-3 sp on the background and complete a sc, (insert hook in the ch-4 sp at the tip of the same trc cluster on the snowflake and into the same ch-3 sp on the background and complete a sc) 2 times, work 3 sc in each of the next 5 ch-5 sps, *insert hook in the ch-4 sp at the tip of the next trc cluster on the snowflake and into the next ch-3 sp on the background and complete a sc, (insert hook in the ch-4 sp at the tip of the same trc cluster on the snowflake and into the same ch-3 sp on the background and complete a sc) 2 times, work 3 sc in

each of the next 5 ch-5 sps* Repeat from *to* 4 times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (108 sc)Round 10: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining and in each re-maining sc around; insert hook in the first sc and pull up a loop of white to join and change colors. Cut blue. Tie blue yarn tail to the white yarn strand closely behind the last stitch.

Round 11: (ch 1, sl st in the next sc) 55 times, ch 12, sl st in the 11th ch from hook, (ch 1, sl st in the next sc) 53 times, ch 1; join with a sl st in the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Iron to block.

Happy Crocheting!

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