1. Quick and Easy Patterns All you need is yarn, hooks and a little time and you can make anything Here are some of my favorites All you need is yarn, hooks and a little time and you can make anything Here are some of my favorites

2. Head Band Lion Brand ® Bonbons GAUGE: 19 sc + 23 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: Lsc (long single crochet) Insert hook into next st 2 rows below. Yarn over and draw up a loop to the height of the current row. Yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. Note: To work in a st 2 rows below, work into the st in the row numbered 2 less than the row being worked. For example, if you are working Row 5 and are instructed to work ‘in next st 2 rows below’, you will work the next st from its position on Row 3. NOTES: 1. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete the st. 2. The instructions for each Trim specify a multiple of sts for the pattern. To make longer lengths of any of the Trims, just work additional chs – enough to create additional multiples of the stitch pattern. TRIM 1 (Blanket Edging - worked over a multiple of 4 sts + 3 additional sts) With blue, ch 40. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 39 sts. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Change to red. Row 5: With red, ch 1, turn, *sc in next 3 sts, Lsc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, sc in last 3 sts - 30 sc and 9 Lsc at the end of this row. Fasten off. TRIM 2 (Small Picot - worked over a multiple of 3 sts) With purple, ch 40. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 39 sts. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Change to taupe. Row 4: With taupe, rep Row 2. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3 (small picot made), sk next st, sc in next st; rep from * across - 13 small picots at the end of this row. Fasten off. TRIM 3 (Large Picot - worked over a multiple of 3 sts + 2 additional sts) With gold, ch 42. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 41 sts. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Change to blue. Row 4: With blue, rep Row 2. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, *ch 5, sl st in first ch of ch-5 (large picot made), sk next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across - 13 large picots at the end of this row. Fasten off. TRIM 4 (Triple Picot - worked over a multiple of 5 sts) With pink, ch 41. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 40 sts. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Change to purple. Row 4: With purple, rep Row 2. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, *ch 5, sl st in first ch of ch-5, sc in next st, ch 7, sl st in first ch of ch-7, sc in next st, ch 5, sl st in first ch of ch-5 (triple picot made), sc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last 4 sts, ch 5, sl st in first ch of ch-5, sc in next st, ch 7, sl st in first ch of ch-7, sc in next st, ch 5, sl st in first ch of ch-5, sc in next 2 sts - 8 triple picots at the end of this row. Fasten off. TRIM 5 (Shell - worked over a multiple of 4 sts + 1 additional st) With amber, ch 42. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 41 sts. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Change to pink. Row 4: With pink, rep Row 2. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *sk next st, 5 dc in next st (shell made), sk next st, sc in next st; rep from * across - 10 shells at the end of this row. Fasten off. TRIM 6 (Dc Clusters - worked over a multiple of 4 sts) With taupe, ch 41. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 40 sts. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Change to copper. Row 4: With copper, rep Row 2. Row 5: Ch 3, turn, *sk next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 3, work 4 dc around post of previous dc (cluster made); rep from * to last 4 sts, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sl st in last st - 10 clusters at the end of this row. Note: To work a dc around the post of a previous st, yarn over and insert hook from front to back to front again around the post (body) of the st, yarn over and draw up a loop, then complete the dc as usual. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends.

3. Hat Lion Brand ® Nature's Choice Organic ® Cotton GAUGE: 2 pattern reps = 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. HAT Ch 56. Taking care not to twist ch, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), sk next 2 ch, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch, sk next 2 ch, *dc in next 2 ch, sk next 2 ch, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch, sk next 2 ch; rep from * around to last ch, dc in last ch; join with sl st in top of beg ch – 8 pattern reps at the end of this rnd. Rnd 2: Ch 3, turn, sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch- 1 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, *dc in next 2 dc, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc; rep from * around to last dc, dc in last dc; join with sl st in top of turning ch. Rnd 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next dc, sk next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, *dc in next 2 dc, sk next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next dc; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of turning ch. Rnd 4: Ch 3, turn, sk next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sk next 2 dc, *dc in next 2 dc, sk next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sk next 2 dc; rep from * around to last dc, dc in last dc, join with sl st in top of turning ch. Rep Rnds 2-4 until piece measures about 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beginning. Fasten off. FINISHING Thread a length of yarn through the base of sts of first row and pull to gather. Knot securely. Weave in ends.

4. Market Bag Lion Brand ® Cotton-Ease ® GAUGE: 11 dc = about 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: dc2tog (dc dec) Yo, insert hook in sp between next 2 sts and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Yo, insert hook in next sp and draw up a loop. Yo, and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through all loops on hook. NOTES: Work dcs into sps between sts, rather than into sts. BAG Ch 3, join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 11 more dc in ring; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 12 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, *2 dc in next sp between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 24 dc. Rnd 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next sp between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next sp between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 36 dc. Rnd 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 2 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 2 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 48 dc. Rnd 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 3 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 3 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 60 dc Rnd 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sp around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc. Rnd 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 4 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 4 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 72 dc. Rnd 8: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 7 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 7 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 81 dc. Rnd 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 8 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 8 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 90 dc. Rnd 10: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 9 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 9 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 99 dc. Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 6. Rnd 12: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 10 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 10 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 108 dc. Rnd 13: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 17 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 17 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 114 dc. Rnd 14: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 18 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 18 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 120 dc. Rnds 15-28: Rep Rnd 6. Rnd 29: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 7 sps between sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 8 sps between sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 108 dc. Rnd 30: Rep Rnd 6. Rnd 31: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 3 sps between sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 4 sps between sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 90 dc. Rnd 32: Rep Rnd 6. Do not fasten off. Shape handle Row 33: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 29 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp; leave remaining sts unworked – 33 sts. Rows 34-45: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog, dc in each sp across to last 3 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp – 9 sts at end of Row 45. Rows 46-56: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sp across – 9 sts. Fasten off at end of Row 56. Sk 10 sps from last st worked on Rnd 32. Join yarn with sl st in next sp, ch 3 and work same as for first half of handle. Do not fasten off. From wrong side, sc ends of handle tog. FINISHING From right side, sc evenly around edges of handle. Weave in ends.

5. Mittens ADULT MEDIUM (ADULT LARGE) ONLY Ribbing Ch 9 (10). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 8 (9) sc at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across. Rep last row until piece measures 6 1/2 (8) in. (16.5 (20.5) cm) from beg. Fold piece in half with short ends tog. Joining Row: Working through both thicknesses, sl st across short ends to join last row to first row. Do not fasten off. Body Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 20 (24) sc evenly spaced around one edge of Ribbing; join with sl st in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc in each sc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in first 8 (10) dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 8 (10) dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 22 (26) dc at the end of this rnd. Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in first 9 (11) dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 (10) dc, 2 dc in last dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 25 (29) dc at the end of this rnd. Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in first 10 (12) dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 11 (13) dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 27 (31) dc at the end of this rnd. Thumb Opening Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in first 10 (11) dc, ch 2, sk next 7 (9) dc for thumb, dc in last 10 (11) dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 20 (22) dc and 1 ch-sp at the end of this rnd. Hand Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each dc and ch around; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 22 (24) dc at the end of this rnd. Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in each dc to last 2 dc, dc2tog; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 20 (22) dc at the end of this rnd. Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each dc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in next 8 (9) dc, dc2tog, dc in last 8 (9) dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 18 (20) dc at the end of this rnd. Rnds 11-12 (13): Ch 2, dc in each dc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 13 (14): Ch 2, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 3 (4) dc, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 3 (4) dc, (dc2tog) twice; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 12 (14) dc at the end of this rnd. Rnd 14 (15): Ch 2, (dc2tog) around - 6 (7) dc at the end of this rnd. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through sts of last rnd and pull to close opening. Secure end. Thumb With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at side of thumb opening. Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in each skipped dc and sc in each ch of thumb opening; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 9 (11) sts at the end of this rnd. Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in each dc and sc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnds 3-4 (5): Ch 2, dc in each dc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 5 (6): Ch 2, (dc2tog) 4 (5) times, dc in last dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 5 (6) sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through sts of last rnd and pull to close opening. Secure end. FINISHING Weave in ends.

6. Scarf Lion Brand ® Tweed Stripes GAUGE: 16 double crochet = about 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. SCARF Chain 24. Row 1: Double crochet in 4th chain from hook and in each chain across. Row 2: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat last row until almost all yarn has been used. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends.