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NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES Hook Ali
06 IN THE LOOP 14 HEARTH & HOME Campbell’s
All the latest crochet news, from new TOFT Dedri Uys reminisces about the busy
stashbusting
amis and a feisty shawl by Kat Goldin, to women in the kitchen of her childhood,
rug
interviews with the talented designers and a dishcloth made from flour sack
behind Moogly and Haakmaarraak. threads inspires her to pay homage with
her own modern, zesty design.
09 YARN REVIEWS
This month Rhian tests some gorgeous new 24 FELTING YOUR CROCHET
yarns for springtime projects, from a soft Tracey Todhunter explains how to choose
laceweight silk blend, to an easy-care acrylic suitable yarn and felt your crochet pieces in
ideal for children’s clothes. the washing machine, with lots of handy 11
tips. Now it’s your turn! Have a go and
11 OFF THE HOOK make a pretty felted bag, purse and bowl.
Our pick of accessories and homewares
inspired by an English country garden. 98 FINAL THOUGHT
We chat with Sara Mulvey of Black Sheep
12 BOOK REVIEWS Wools about growing up in a family business,
Dora Ohrenstein’s top-down sweaters, sweet her addiction to yarn, how she loves a good
makes for baby by Dedri Uys, learn to crochet CAL, and how a football championship
with Nicki Trench, plus eight tote designs. kickstarted her crochet journey.

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BLOGS | BOOKS | REVIEWS | EVENTS | INTERVIEWS

B E AU T I F U L T E X T U R E
➻ We love the rich new
shades in Wendy’s
Pixile DK line: a bold
blue-green, luscious
yellow and cheerful We Love
red, all with a subtle
fleck running through
the fibre. In 100% soft
acrylic, this yarn is
ideal for accessories
[ A M I G U R U M I T OY S ]
and showing off your stitches. Why not hook
this pretty flower blanket and cushion (pattern
6034) and treat your sofa to a burst of colour,
Join the parade!
or take outside to your garden chair? Plus, hook ➻ We always enjoy seeing new animals joining the Edward’s Menagerie
Wendy’s new mobile phone and tablet cosies family, and these latest adorable additions designed by Kerry Lord will not
(pattern 6035) to give yours a fresh makeover. disappoint, whether you’re looking for a sweet squishy gift for a little one, or
For stockists pop to www.tbramsden.co.uk a cute companion to perch on your shelf. Choose from a splendid Pegasus,
fluffy Angora Rabbit or our favourite, a magnificent Welsh Mountain Sheep
with curly horns – they’re all calling out for a cuddle! Take a look at the new
TURN TO PAGE 88 mini collection too, featuring an octopus, turtle, crab, chameleon and frog who
[ S H O P S W E LOV E ] FOR MORE GREAT sit about 14cm tall. Plus, capture the essence of spring by hatching your own
Willow Knits INDEPENDENT
YARN SHOPS! set of ducklings and chicks from the Pick ’N’ Mix Chicks eggbox. So tweet!
Mini kits £7, Pegasus, Angora Rabbit and Welsh Mountain Sheep kits £19,
➻ Willow Knits is owned by Pick ’N’ Mix Chicks £24, www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk
Anne Scahill, an artisan dyer with more
than ten years’ experience. Anne says:
“I started out because I couldn’t buy
what I wanted and it’s grown from there.
I love the creativity involved in dyeing
and that you don’t quite know how a
new colourway is going to turn out. I’ve
never had any real disasters, but many
of my most popular shades have started
out as happy accidents!” Anne’s yarn is
worsted weight – between DK and aran
– and comes in 100g skeins, each about
200m. “There are no knots or slubs in S T R I K I N G S H AW L
the yarns, because I remove them at the
skeining stage,” says Anne, adding that ➻ The Crochet Project’s Kat Goldin
at the most there is one join. A 4mm or remembers her grandmother with her
3.5mm hook is ideal for most projects. latest shawl, Doris, in collaboration with
To see the beautiful shades available US mobile yarn shop The Yarnover Truck.
go to www.willowknits.etsy.com or “Grandma was feisty and unexpected
www.willowknits.com and this shawl is a small homage to her,”
says Kat. “Its stripes, short row wedges
and alternating stitches should always
keep you interested.” Doris is hooked in
Yarn Love’s luxurious “Mr Darcy” yarn, in a
beautiful variegated fuchsia shade which
Kat’s grandmother favoured. Crochet this
shawl and celebrate a loved one’s true and
vibrant character!
Pick up your Doris shawl pdf, £3, from
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DIARY
✽ SATURDAY 3 JUNE
LEEDS WOOL FESTIVAL
Pop into the Leeds Industrial Museum for
a spot of shopping and a celebration of
woolly heritage, with demonstrations of
now rare skills and machinery, workshops,
talks and performances. 10am–5pm.
http://bit.ly/2oQjKHV

[ N E W YA R N ] ✽ 23 & 24 JUNE
WOOLFEST
Don’t Miss!
Baa-rilliant celebration! Head to Cockermouth, Cumbria for
a yarn festival packed with sheep, stalls
➻ Iconic women and the global Women’s March earlier in the year inspired the concept and spinning! With a great marketplace,
for a new yarn by Baa Baa Brighouse. Baa Baa Brew Marble 4ply is a super-soft mix workshops and fun demonstrations and
of British Bluefaced Leicester and Masham 4ply, spun in Yorkshire and lovingly hand- exhibits, it’s not to be missed. Tickets £8.
www.woolfest.co.uk
dyed at Baa Baa Brighouse. Known as the Mulier Fortis Collection (“strong women” in
Latin), the marvellous shades honour the achievements of women such as Rosa Parks,
✽ 15 & 16 JULY
the American civil rights activist, Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to have flown
YARNINGHAM
in space, and Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist for female education.
Visit Stirchley Baths in Birmingham for
So choose your favourite colour and as you hook, remember, you can do it…
an exciting marketplace with dyers and
£16 per skein, www.baabaabrighouse.co.uk independent producers, and workshops
led by industry specialists. 11am–4pm.
www.stitchesandhos.co.uk

✽ 29 & 30 JULY
W E LOV E … FIBRE-EAST
Celebrate the best of British with this
This sweet shade card sheep from Kate Davies fun festival that’s full of our favourite
Designs in Scotland. Each sheep comes with woolly shops and indie dyers, plus
a foot-long strand of each of the eleven competitions, workshops and more.
yummy shades of Kate’s 100% wool Buachaille Held in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
www.fibre-east.co.uk
worsted spun yarn, so you can check out
different colourways for your projects.
£5.95, www.shopkdd.com/ribbons/shade-card-sheep
WORKSHOPS
✽ SUNDAY 18 JUNE
BEADED CROCHET WORKSHOP
At her studio in High Barnet, Jane Crowfoot
will show you the various methods for
adding beads to your crochet stitches
to achieve some really stunning effects.
Yarn and beads, vegetarian lunch and
refreshments provided. £55, 10am–4pm.
www.janiecrow.co.uk

✽ SUNDAY 2 JULY
CROCHET GRANNY STRIPES
Learn how to crochet granny stripes,
including all the basic stitches of chain,
double crochet, trebles and slip stitches.
[ T R A N S AT L A N T I C YA R N S ] Yarn included, please bring a 4mm crochet
hook or buy on the day (£3). At the TOFT
Natural luxury studio in Warwickshire, £21, 1–3pm.
www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk
➻ Artisan yarn brand Three Irish Girls, from Wisconsin, US, is shipping new lines of eye-
✽ TUESDAY 11 JULY
catching hand-dyed yarn over to the UK. Bamboo Cotton Worsted, a bamboo and
BEGINNERS’ CROCHET
organic cotton blend, comes in a variety of vibrant shades with quirky names such as
Join tutor Kitty Meeks for three weekly
Follow the Yellow Brick Road and I’ll Get You My Pretty, ideal for colourful, lightweight
sessions. Learn the basic stitches, then
layers for spring and soft garments for little ones. If you’re looking to try new yarns for
have a go at a granny square and learn
fine shawls or sweaters, check out Adorn Luxe, a silky Merino blend with 15% nylon, in a how to read a pattern. Finally, learn how to
range of luscious shades from dusky pink and bright purple to sea greens and blues, or change colours and make flowers. Hook,
McClellan Lace, a sumptuous blend of Merino and bamboo in sophisticated hues. yarn and patterns included. 7–9pm, £50.
Adorn Luxe and Bamboo Cotton Worsted, £22.05, McClellan Lace, £22.45, www.leicestershirecraftcentre.co.uk
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CROCHET
ENTREPRENEURS
We chat to designer Tamara Kelly about
setting up Mooglyblog, why people make it
tick and how IKEA and her kids inspire her.
www.mooglyblog.com

out how to write patterns so others could

[CHARITY PROJECT] make them too. People started visiting
Tender tentacles the blog and I was off and running!”
Tamara gets her inspiration from the
➻ Octopus for Preemie was founded in the Tamara lives on the edge of Iowa in the colours and shapes trending in the shops.
UK last year, following on from the success in middle of the USA, near the Mississippi “IKEA is my favourite. Often, yarn will
Denmark showing that crocheted octopus River, with her husband, three kids (9, speak to me, telling me what it wants to
tentacles, resembling the umbilical cord, 11 and 15), and fluffy white dog named be! And then there are my kids – they love
comfort premature babies. At the moment Loki. She runs Mooglyblog.com with her telling me what I should make next.”
the group supply one hospital, University husband Geoff, who used to be a video With a host of gorgeous designs under
Hospital Southampton, and would love to producer. The couple make crochet video her belt, which is Tamara’s favourite
give to more. If you have some time to spare tutorials, and Tamara hosts giveaways pattern? “My most popular design has to
to crochet an octopus for this good cause, and designs one free crochet pattern be the Artfully Simple Infinity Scarf. It lives
please get in touch with Malgorzata Rosiek at each week. She’s also written a book, up to its name, it’s so easy. You can use
octopusforapreemie@yahoo.com for details Quick Crochet For The Home and has any yarn – it’s a great pattern for those
and a pattern, or visit www.facebook.com/ three crochet classes on Craftsy. single skeins that sit on a shelf. After that,
groups/octopusforapreemie It wasn’t until a family member showed my Ups and Downs series, the Moroccan
Tamara how to crochet that she fell in Tile patterns, and Eloise Baby Sweater
love with the craft. “I desperately wanted have all been made many times.”
to learn but never knew anyone who Alternating big and little patterns is
could teach me!” says Tamara. “Finally, in Tamara’s secret to keeping on top of
early 2002 I gained a sister-in-law who different projects. “If I did blankets every
crochets, and having someone show me week I don’t think I’d be able to keep up!
in person was what made it finally click. I’m also lucky that my children are all in
If YouTube had been available, I think school and I have Geoff’s help with the
I would’ve learned a lot earlier!” business and household chores.”
After her degree in psychology So what are the joys and challenges in
and before setting up Mooglyblog, running the business? “People! There are
[ YA R N S H O W ] Tamara turned her hand to many jobs, so many wonderful and kind crocheters
Yarny celebration from waitress and clerk to classroom
counsellor. “I never did like taking orders
out there that let me know how my videos
and patterns have helped them. But like
➻ Head to Thirsk in North Yorkshire on (see the waitress job) so working for any job in the service industry, it can be
the 8 and 9 July for the wonderful British myself has been wonderful!” she laughs. tough at times.”
Wool Show. You’ll discover lots of gorgeous Tamara’s route to becoming a crochet Number one on Tamara’s to-do list
products, from wool and fleece to essentials designer began with her blog. “I always is getting her new craft room finished.
for spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, hand enjoyed coming up with my own designs “I moved from a guest room into the
dyeing, felting and more. Bring along a crochet, – the creativity you can express through basement to get more space. When I’ve
knit or sewn bunting triangle to make the show crochet is what got me addicted. But it sorted everything out I can’t wait to see
beautiful – all bunting will later be made into wasn’t until I tried blogging that I figured what the rest of the year brings.”
blankets for charity. And join a competition for
the most creative Twiddle Muff (see above),
with entries donated to care homes, hospices
and the Alzheimer’s Society.
10am–5pm Saturday, 10am–4pm Sunday,
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WEST YORKSHIRE of thing to crochet?
SPINNERS EXQUISITE Don’t forget, we are now offering a free
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with and creates lovely even stitches. The 100g/800m/875yds ➻ Honestly… anything. Really. Filet to
resulting fabric has a gorgeous drape. £13.95 from www.wyspinners.com shawls, jumpers to blankets. As long as
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MANOS DEL URUGUAY MAXIMA
➻ This soft, single-ply yarn is available ➻ Christina Eady: Homewares,
in a range of tonally-dyed solid colours, currently making a cushion.
from intense pinks and yellows to
delicate shades of grey, green and blue. ➻ Christine McCorkindale: I have
It has a slightly “sticky” feel to crochet made everything… bags, clothes,
with as the fibres cling together, but amigurumi, blankets, cushions, and
works up into a soft fabric with lovely 100% Merino wool • 100g/200m/219yds enjoy them all. I like to try different
stitch definition. £13.95 from www.laughinghens.com patterns to keep it interesting.

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WENDY LOVE IT beats the sense of achievement when
➻ We love crocheting clothes and you sew in the last end and snuggle up.
accessories for babies and young children,
and this new yarn from Wendy is perfect ➻ Kirsty Sullivan: Currently it’s
– an easy-care acrylic that can be machine flowers! I’m making a bunch of daffs
washed and tumble dried, available in a for my shed.
range of bright, solid colours and four print
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ply yarn and creates a soft, dense fabric. £2.75 from www.wool4less.co.uk but clothes are fun, too.

➻ Julie Popp Westlund: Wraps

BLACKER YARNS SAMITE and afghans.
SILK BLEND
➻ A new yarn from Blacker, Samite ➻ Faye Mulhern: Blankets. All shapes
combines favourite sheep breeds Gotland, and sizes.
Bluefaced Leicester and Shetland with
mulberry silk in a range of shades. The ➻ Helen Free: As long as it is crochet
yarn is woollen rather than worsted spun, it is my favourite.
making it hardier and less likely to pill. It
has a slightly rustic feel when crocheting, 80% wool/20% silk • 100g/460m/478yds ➻ Natalie Ratcliff: Amigurumi but
and works up into a crisp, even fabric. £24.60 from www.blackeryarns.co.uk would like to try some simple shawls.

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PEMBROKE WORSTED Check out the Instagram feed of
blogger
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n.
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tonal feel, and the ten shades are chosen photos of her latest projects, inclu
ding
by knitwear designer Bristol Ivy, based on some stunning motif blankets, as
well as
the natural tones of gems and minerals. inspirational lifestyle shots and ador
able
It’s a round, bouncy yarn to work with, 100% Merino wool • 100g/200m/219yds pics of her cat, Thorin.
and creates a thick, warm fabric ideal for £16.90 from www.lovecrochet.com www.instagram.com/luciasfigtre
e
a favourite cardigan or cosy cowl.

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Kirsten Ballering
[C R O C H E T G R OU P ]
www.haakmaarraak.nl
All aboard! Tell us about we have a special bond. And when we
➻ Popular West Yorkshire knit and natter your life… I’m 25 get together once or twice a year at
group The Wool Boat recently celebrated its and live in the Scheepjes, those are fun days!
sixth birthday. Launched by Carole Wareing, Netherlands with How did you learn to crochet? I studied
the group meet in a pub alongside the Leeds my fiancé. in Stockholm for six months. I took up
and Liverpool Canal near Burscough. “We’re Could you tell us crochet and decided my first project
a friendly bunch and have members that a bit about what would be a hat, but I bought very splitty
crochet and spin as well as knit. Anyone you do? I’m an IT bulky yarn. That didn’t work out so
is welcome to join us in the Farmers Arms project manager well and I decided to call it a day. Then
from 1pm each Thursday afternoon,” says by day, and a crochet designer by night. I found out there was a craft club a few
Carole. Carole and her husband Colin also How long have you been blogging? floors above my living quarters, and the
run a unique yarn shop on their barge, I started my blog four years ago. girls there taught me how to crochet. If
Emma Maye, which will be floating down Over time I added more patterns and it wasn’t for them, I would have ended
the canal over summer. projects, and it has grown quite a bit. with three rows of a hat!
To find out where The Wool Boat is
stopping, or for details about the group, “Colours can make or break my day. So when
contact Carole at www.thewoolboat.co.uk
I see something I like, I pin it to my board”
What inspired you to start blogging? How did you start designing? I decided
I was looking for a way to share the to crochet a blanket, however, I wasn’t
items I was crocheting. Blogging felt able to find one to my taste. So I made
like a relaxed way to do so, while also my own version of a granny square
creating an archive for myself. At that blanket. People liked it so much they
time I didn’t have any aspirations of asked me to write down the pattern.
becoming a designer. I just wanted to What is your biggest source of
share and help others. inspiration? That’s got to be Pinterest!
Do you use any other social media? Yes! I’m a very visual person: colours can
I’m very active on Haak maar Raak’s make or break my day. So whenever I
Facebook page. I discovered Instagram see something I like, I pin it to one of my
last year, and I’ve made it a goal in 2017 boards. I hate cutting into magazines so
to dive into the Instagram community Pinterest is a great solution for me.
too. The same goes for Ravelry. What item in your studio couldn’t you
Have you made new friends through live without? There are three things.
blogging? Definitely! Two years ago My crochet hooks: the ergonomically
I was asked to join the Scheepjes sculpted hooks I now use are so much
J UST FOR E W E bloggers’ team. While we don’t see better for my hands. My notebooks: I
➻ One thing us crocheters can’t have enough each other often because we’re have one in every room to write down
of is handy bags to store or carry our latest located all over the world, I feel like any thoughts or sketches. My blocking
projects. Cumbria-based Vanessa Bee set: blocking crochet makes such a
Designs has released this fun holdall with a difference to the finish of a project.
“hooked on crochet” design on each side, What are you working on at the
made in sturdy jute, a natural, biodegradable moment? A new pillow cushion and
fibre. You’ll find two external pockets, ideal a secret project with gradient yarn,
for patterns, and three internal pockets as well as a tiny version of Sophie’s
which are perfect for those small essentials Universe. I usually have two or three
such as scissors and hooks. Choose from WIPs on the go, mostly homewares
four bright and cheerful colours in yellow, such as blankets and pillows!
red, turquoise or pink.
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Gardener's friend Lashings of lemonade Rise and shine

£15 £16 £11
This linen-mix cushion with a faithful Serve a refreshing drink at your next Have your morning cuppa in this pretty
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 BOOKS
WE ARE
A L SO R E A DI NG...

WE REVIEW NEW AND EXCITING RELEASES Boho Baby Crochet

Dedri Uys
Apple Press, £12.99 • UK terminology
➻ There’s something
lovely about making things
TURN TO PAGE 47
TO MAKE THE for babies and young
STYLISH BETTINA
children – surrounding
DESIGN.
these brand new people
with things we’ve made
with love. Inside Crochet columnist Dedri has
created a collection of 30 cheerful projects for
babies and nurseries, ranging from colourful
clothing, brightened with stripes, bobbles
and colour blocks, to gifts and toys – sweet
plushies, adorable rattles and our favourite
project, textured stacking blocks – and cute
Photographs © Melinda DiMauro. Used with permission from Storey Publishing.

nursery items such as blankets and baskets.

Terrific Totes
NT Maglia
Leisure Arts, £8.99, available from
www.thegmcgroup.com • US terminology
➻ Whether you’re after a
smart shopping tote or casual
shoulder bag, this booklet will
have the design for you! With
eight patterns in total, Terrific
Totes gives you a chance to
show off a range of crochet techniques, from
the layered two-colour design of the Caffé
Latte Tote to the stripes and surface crochet
of the Sunny Days Tote and lace panel of the
Top-Down All-Day Shoulder Bag. All the designs are

Crochet Sweaters worked in an aran-weight cotton for strong

colours and a hardwearing finish.
Dora Ohrenstein Turn to page 80 to make the stunning
Storey Publishing, £13.99 Twill Weave Tote.
US terminology

➻ Top-down designs have a number of advantages – they’re easy to try on and

Learn To Crochet
adjust the fit as you work, and their seamless nature means no sewing at the end. Nicki Trench
This comprehensive book by Dora Ohrenstein is in two parts: the first examines the CICO Books, £12.99 • UK terminology
technique in detail, while the second provides 14 stylish patterns to try. ➻ With 25 of Nicki Trench’s
Dora starts by considering the different parts, necklines, yokes and more that favourite easy-hook designs,
make up a top-down garment. This is a detailed section that will appeal to any this is a great book for a
crocheter who enjoys making clothes, and particularly anyone interested in design. beginner. From a guide
Dora looks at how the yoke shaping can work with lace stitch patterns, and how best to essential equipment to
to adjust the sizing of your sweater by trying it on as you work. There’s also a look at illustrated instructions for all
drape, swatching and blocking, as well as how to achieve the perfect fit for you. the basic techniques, Learn To Crochet then
After this you move on to 14 stunning patterns that range from cabled pullovers moves on to simple, stylish designs, all worked
to long-length lace cardigans. There are seven yoke designs, and the book contains in Nicki’s classic, contemporary colours. Our
two versions of each, changing aspects such as the fit, tension or drape. The favourites include the sweet Springtime
patterns all use lighter yarns for a flattering finish, and there’s a discussion of the Throw, super-long Chunky Patchwork Scarf
design elements, explaining how the stitch patterns and yarn choices affect the and simple Striped Phone Cosy.
different versions. Our favourites include Magda, a gorgeously relaxed cabled Turn to page 54 to make the sweet
cardigan, Isola, a lacy tee, and Rosina, a swishy dress with a dramatic yoke. Knickerbocker Glory Bunting.

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 HEARTH & HOME

✶ Dedri Uys ✶g
KITCHEN COMFORTS
Dedri’s childhood memories of a busy family kitchen
prompt her nostalgic dishcloth design, inspired by her
grandmother’s flour sack crochet.

W
ith Mother’s Day in the UK behind Not only did the women prepare the meals and
us and Mother’s Day in South Africa do the washing up in the kitchen, but they also
due in a little over a fortnight, I am built puzzles, played Rummikub and Scrabble,
feeling increasingly nostalgic. No, that’s not the knitted, and tried to interfere with my granny’s
right word… There’s a Portuguese word that says crossword puzzles.
it better: “saudade”. It has many definitions, one The men would wander in and out for coffee,
of which is “a deep emotional state of melancholic dressed as they usually were in velskoene
longing for something that has perhaps not even (traditional South African shoes) and shorts,
happened”. My favourite definition is from the smelling like hay and lucerne (alfalfa), and talking
Portuguese writer Manuel de Melo: “a pleasure you about all manner of farm-related topics. The kids
suffer, an ailment you enjoy”. would barge in, coming to a skidding halt on the
I find myself longing for my family, particularly hessian rug in front of the sink, and begging Ouma
the women in my family; jolly and cuddly on the for squidgy tomatoes to catch crabs with.
one side, reserved and pragmatic on the other. Ouma’s kitchen towels were made out of old
My grannies are, in fact, a lot like Nanny Ogg and flour sacks, and I can tell you now that I have yet to
Granny Weatherwax from the Discworld series meet the tea towel that dries dishes better than an
by Terry Pratchett. old flour sack!
Occasions like Christmas saw family members When we went home last year, my mom gave me
arrive in droves, and what I remember best about a dishcloth my granny had crocheted when my dad
these times are the Christmas beds (all the kids was still little. When my Ouma unpicked the flour
sleeping on mattresses in the living room), and the sacks to turn into tea towels, she would keep all the
laughter and general hubbub as the grown-ups all threads from the unpicking. She later used these
congregated in the kitchen. threads to crochet the dishcloth.
The kitchens of my youth were large enough So, in the spirit of nostalgia, or saudade (or
to accommodate a kitchen table with ease, and whatever you want to call it), I have decided to share
they were quite literally the heart of the home. a pattern for a bright, zesty dishcloth with you. As
I am thinking specifically of my dad’s mom’s you use it, may it remind you of your childhood
kitchen because that is where we spent every kitchen memories and the women who made you
other weekend. who you are today.

“Not only did the women prepare the meals in the

kitchen, but they also built puzzles, played Scrabble,
knitted, and interfered with granny’s crosswords”
Dedri Uys is a crochet designer and blogger.
Find her online at www.lookatwhatimade.net and on Instagram and Ravelry as BarbertonDaisy.

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 MATERIALS Row 14: 1ch, 1dc in each st to end
● Drops Paris, 100% cotton, – 34dc.
50g/75m/82yds Fasten off.
Yarn A: Pistachio 39 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Vanilla 35 x 1 ball BORDER
Yarn C: Dusty Orange 45 With front of Row 1 facing, join
x 1 ball yarn A with sl st to first ch, work
● 4mm hook into foundation ch and row ends
as folls:
YARN ALTERNATIVES Rnd 1: 1ch, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in first

Zesty Dishcloth You can use any aran weight

cotton to achieve a similar effect.
ch, *[dc2tog, 2dc] eight times, (1dc,
2ch, 1dc) in last st, turn work 90
degrees and work along row ends,
TENSION working 2dc in each of 12 tr**, turn
Work 21tr and 8 rows to work 90 degrees, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using last st of Row 14; rep from * to **,
4mm hook, or size required to join to first dc – 26dc per side.
obtain tension. Fasten off.

MEASUREMENTS Join yarn B in any corner 2ch-sp.

Finished dishcloth is 19 x 19cm/ Rnd 2: 1ch, [(1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in
7½ x 7½in. 2ch-sp, dc to corner] four times, join
to first dc, turn – 28dc per side.
CLOTH Fasten off.
START With yarn A, 35ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch Join yarn C in any corner 2ch-sp.
from hook, 1dc in each ch to end Rnd 3: With WS facing, 1ch, *(1dc,
– 34dc. 2ch, 1dc) in 2ch-sp, [1dc in next st,
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr 1dtr in next st] 13 times, 1dc in
throughout), *miss next st, 1tr in next st, miss next st; rep from *
next st, 1tr in missed st (working three more times, join to first dc
over tr just made); rep from * to – 29 sts per side.
last st, 1tr in last st, turn – 34tr. Fasten off and weave END
Rows 3–13: As Row 2. in ends.

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celebrating
springtime
From cool cotton tees to lace linen scarves, we’ve got all the
spring fashion you need to see out the season in style.
Photographs leanne jade photography and kirsten mavric
Styling claire montgomerie Hair and make-up nicki henbrey

➻
 Floribunda Cowl
by Tracey Todhunter
Using West Yorkshire
Spinners Signature 4ply
Pattern page 51
 Karina Waistcoat
by Melissa Leapman
Using MillaMia
Naturally Soft Merino
Pattern page 40
 Nikkim Tee
by Annelies Baes
Using Vinnis Colours Nikkim
Pattern page 42

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 Flame Shawl
by Annelies Baes
Using Louisa Harding
Noema
Pattern page 66
 Zig-Zag Scarf
by Rhian Drinkwater
Using Midwinter Yarns
Lithuanian Linen
Pattern page 50

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Springtime Accessories
by Red Sparrow Crochet
Using Stylecraft Special DK
and Scheepjes Maxi Bonbon
Pattern page 55

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Floral Accessories
by Tracey Todhunter
Using 4ply and DK
yarns from stash
Pattern page 63

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 ➻ F E LT I N G YO U R C R O C H E T

MINI MASTERCLASS

Fabulous felting
Felting your crochet creates a dense, durable fabric that’s
perfect for accessories and homewares. Tracey Todhunter
shows us how to get the perfect finish with three great designs.

T
he process of turning crocheted fabric into felt are “hand wash only” as these are most likely to respond well
has always fascinated me. Most crocheters have to the felting process. Yarns which have been treated to make
experienced the unhappy accident of pulling a favourite them suitable for machine washing will not felt. Over the years
garment out of the washing machine to find it shrunken, I have come across a few favourite “go to” yarns which I know
matted and unwearable. But few of us have explored the potential will respond well to felting. I know how these yarns react in my
of deliberately felting our crochet to create durable fabrics which machine and have learned to judge which wash cycle and spin
are suited to a variety of uses. speed are best for each yarn.
Felting occurs when animal fibres such as wool are heated and The three projects featured here have been selected to allow you
agitated. Friction causes the fibres of the wool to mat together. to experiment with different yarns and use the resulting fabric in
Technically, the process of turning crocheted pieces into felt is different ways. The felting process is unpredictable, meaning each
known as “fulling”, while felting applies to the agitation of fibres. piece may turn out differently, so swatching to determine how a
You’ll find most crocheters use the term “felting” to describe both. yarn reacts in your machine is essential. During the felting process
As most households now possess an automatic washing machine, your swatch will shrink and so finished measurements are a guide
the process of turning crocheted pieces into felted fabric is much only. Expect your swatch to shrink between 10 and 30 per cent
more straightforward than the traditional method of plunging and remember that even two swatches crocheted in the same yarn
crochet into buckets of hot then cold water and rubbing with soap. on the same size hook can react differently in the machine. This
Modern machines allow us to select length of wash cycle and spin unpredictability makes felting unsuitable for garments where a
speed, and even open the door during the wash cycle. Although it precise fit is needed. If you wish to experiment, you can make two
is possible to felt by hand, most crocheters would prefer to use the swatches in your chosen yarn. Mark off the number of stitches and
machine method for convenience. rows to 10cm/4in using cotton thread. Felt one and compare to
the original after the swatch has dried. I usually try to make large
SELECTING SUITABLE YARN swatches, at least 15 x 15cm/6 x 6in.
As a general rule, animal fibres such as wool, alpaca and mohair Once felted, the fabric can be cut without risk of fraying. Felted
are all suitable for felting. Manmade fibres and “superwash” pieces are perfect for embellishing with embroidery, or use a
yarns will not felt. Look for yarns which are 100% wool and which textile glue to attach beads, buttons or fabric scraps to decorate.

“TURNING CROCHET INTO FELTED FABRIC IS NOW MUCH MORE

STRAIGHTFORWARD THAN THE TRADITIONAL METHOD OF PLUNGING
CROCHET INTO HOT THEN COLD WATER AND RUBBING WITH SOAP”
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YARN SUGGESTIONS
We have tested the following pure wool yarns
and found each of them perfect for the felted
projects opposite.

LILY WARNE
➻ A 100% British wool produced from Paula Steer’s
flock of Greyface Dartmoor sheep in Devon. The yarn
comes in 50g balls, with a delicious colour palette.
We chose this yarn for the purse because the felted
fabric is soft and pliable. You could also use this yarn
to make the crochet bowl.
50g/70m/76yds
www.lilywarnewool.co.uk

WENDY TRADITIONAL ARAN

HOW TO FELT ➻ Also British, Wendy Traditional Aran is ideal for
Once you have finished crocheting, weave in the ends and place your standard crochet and for felting. The resulting fabric
crochet in a net laundry bag – this stops any fibres which may shed is strong enough for accessories such as bags and
during the wash cycle clogging your machine. If you don’t have a purses. We crocheted our swatches on 6mm needles
laundry bag, use a pillowcase and tie the opening with a shoelace so and felted at 40°. The colour palette of 12 shades
the pieces don’t escape. gives plenty of options, and the generous yardage
Place the bag in your machine; add a couple of towels or a pair makes this a great choice for felted bags, gadget
of old jeans to help the agitation process. Add a small amount of cosies and homewares such as coasters.
laundry powder or liquid and select the shortest 40° wash cycle and 100g/146m/159yds
a short spin speed. If your machine allows you to stop mid cycle, www.tbramsden.co.uk
you can open the door to check on progress and if necessary remove
your crochet if you think it has felted sufficiently. Some yarns may TWILLEYS FREEDOM WOOL
require a higher temperature and longer cycle; you’ll discover ➻ A 100% pure wool roving yarn which is ideal for
what works best by experimenting. You can always felt the pieces felting. We chose it for the messenger bag because
a second time if necessary. If you are only felting one or two small the strong, dense fabric will stand up to regular
pieces, you might prefer to add the net bag to your weekly wash – I use. The bright palette of 20 shades allows plenty
often do this with no ill effects – but do be careful as the colour of options for the adventurous crocheter to create
from your felted pieces may run. colourful felted projects.
After washing, the felted swatch should be rinsed in cold water www.tbramsden.co.uk
and laid flat to dry, or placed over a mould if a three-dimensional
shape is desired (such as the bowl, above). Soaking in tepid water can WENDY RAMSDALE
help to ease out any wrinkles in the fabric and allow the swatch to be ➻ Ramsdale is “born, bred and made in Yorkshire”.
stretched and shaped if needed. Another 100% British wool made using a blend of
Masham fleece from the Yorkshire dales, this yarn is
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL FELTING then dyed, spun and balled all in Yorkshire. It has a
Always make a swatch and remember that larger, denser pieces wonderful handle, crochets beautifully and comes in
of fabric will felt more slowly, so adjust the size of your swatch 12 gorgeous colours. We chose it for the crochet bowl,
depending on the size of your finished project. As a general guide, but it would work equally well for the purse. It felts
denser, thicker yarns need higher temperatures. reliably and is a beautifully soft yarn to crochet with.
➻ Check progress regularly. Open the door if you can, or select short www.tbramsden.co.uk
cycles so you can repeat the felting process if necessary.
➻ Bear in mind that bold colours will fade when felted and colours
may run. It is also worth noting that bleached yarns will resist The following yarns were not tested for this feature,
felting, so always test first. but are also great choices for felted projects:
➻ Don’t select the hand wash or wool cycles on your machine Rowan Felted Tweed and Kid Classic, Cumbria
– they’re too gentle and won’t provide the heat or agitation Fingering and Worsted weight yarns from the Fibre
needed to felt your pieces. Co, and Anchor Wash+Filz-it (developed specifically
➻ Clean your machine after use. Even if you use laundry bags, some for machine felting).
fibres may be shed. If you felt regularly, running an extra rinse
cycle can help avoid a build up of wool fibres in the machine. ➻ You can also use oddments of yarn from your stash
➻ Increase friction by adding jeans or old towels to the wash and to experiment – find your own favourites!
avoid laundry detergents with added fabric softener.

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Felted Projects
MATERIALS YARN ALTERNATIVES
Messenger Bag Please see feature for advice
● Twilleys Freedom Wool, on yarn substitutions.
100% wool, 50g/50m/55yds
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER Yarn A: Garnet 1116 x 2 balls TENSION
Yarn B: Mocha 1103 x 1 ball Exact tension is not essential
These pretty and practical designs will ● 9mm hook for these projects.
● Leather strap and buckle
all make great first felting projects. (from www.bag-clasps.co.uk) MEASUREMENTS
Finished sizes will vary. The
Coin Purse following are approximate sizes
● Lily Warne Aran, after felting.
100% wool, 50g/70m/76yds Messenger Bag:
Yarn A: Gidleigh Green x 1 ball 15 x 22cm/6 x 8¾in.
Yarn B: Moreton Mauve x 1 ball Purse: 9 x 10cm/3½ x 4in.
● 4.5mm hook Bowl: Diameter 12cm/4¾in,
● Sew-in purse frame height 8cm/3¼in.
(from www.bag-clasps.co.uk)
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Small Bowl Tracey Todhunter is a crochet and
● Wendy Ramsdale, knitwear designer specialising in
100% wool, 50g/112m/122yds homewares and small accessories.
Yarn A: Malham 3301 x 1 ball Visit her website at
Yarn B: Skipton 3302 x 1 ball www.grannycoolcrochet.com.
Yarn C: Leyburn 3309 x 1 ball
● 4.5mm hook PATTERN NOTES
● Locking stitch marker All projects are worked in spirals,

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with right side always facing. BAG FLAP Rnds 2–6: Dc around. Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six
At the end of each round, Worked back and forth over 18 sts. Change to yarn B. times – 30dc.
do not turn and do not join. Lie work flat and locate left and Rnds 7–15: Dc around. Change to yarn B.
A locking stitch marker is useful right sides of bag. Using yarn A, Fasten off, weave in ends. Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st]
for marking the last stitch of each work 18dc evenly across one side Felt in a domestic washing six times – 36dc.
round. This should be removed of bag from right edge to left machine at 40°, reshape while Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st]]
and replaced after each round. edge to create bag flap. damp and lie flat to dry. six times – 42dc.
Rows 2–10: 1ch (does not count Once dry cut top of purse to Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st]
When making the bag, do not as st), dc to end, turn – 18dc. match outline of purse frame. six times – 48dc.
cut yarn between colour Change to yarn B. Sew purse frame into position. Rnd 9: [7dc, 2dc in next st]
changes. For other projects yarn Rep Row 2 twice. Decorate with a favourite motif six times – 54dc.
should be cut and ends woven in Change to yarn A. using a finer non-felting yarn –
as you go. Rep Row 2 twice. here we’ve used Tracey’s flower Change to yarn C.
Fasten off and weave in ends. from page 63. Rnd 10: [8dc, 2dc in next st]six
MESSENGER BAG Felt in a domestic washing You can make the purse larger or times – 60dc.
START Using Twilley’s machine at 40°, reshape whilst smaller by working a longer or Rnd 11: [8dc, dc2tog] six times
Freedom Wool damp and lie flat to dry. shorter foundation – 54dc.
With 9mm hook and yarn A, Once dry sew buckle and chain and working END Rnds 12–15: Dc around.
19ch. shoulder strap into place, END more or fewer rnds.
Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from hk, using photo as a guide. Change to yarn B.
1dc in each ch to end, rotate SMALL BOWL Rnds 16–20: Dc around.
work 180 degrees and work COIN PURSE START Using Wendy Change to yarn A.
along underside of foundation START Using Lily Warne Ramsdale Rnds 20–25: Dc around.
ch, working 1dc in each ch, do Aran With 4.5mm hook and yarn A, Fasten off, weave in ends.
not join – 36dc. With 4.5mm hook and yarn A, 6ch, join with a sl st to make a ring. Felt in a domestic washing
Rnds 2–4: Dc around. 15ch. Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc. machine at 40°, reshape while
Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from hk, Rnd 2: 2dc in each dc around damp, placing over a coffee jar or
Change to yarn B. 1dc in each ch to end, rotate – 12dc. similar to shape base and sides.
Rep Rnd 2, changing colour every work 180 degrees and work Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six Larger or smaller bowls can
two rounds until 30 rounds have along underside of foundation times – 18dc. be made by working
been worked. ch, working 1dc in each ch, do Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six more or fewer END
Fasten off yarn B. not join – 28dc. times – 24dc. increase rounds.

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 Crochet Bag £9.99

2 external and 3 internal pockets

Wipe clean lining inside
26cm x 26cm x 14cm
Follow our Farm to Yarn business “Hooked on Crochet” design on both sides
As featured on Kate Humble’s ‘Back to the Land’.
Mother and son duo with their darling sheep.

www.lilywarnewool.co.uk Available in 4 great colours

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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc, *4ch, [3dtr, 5ch,

● Yeoman Yarns Cannele 4ply, 3dtr] in next 5ch-lp of prev round,
100% cotton, 4ch, 1dc in top of third tr of group
245g/850m/930yds from prev rnd, 4ch, [3dtr, 14ch,
Shade: Pink 7 x 1 cone 3dtr] in next 5ch-lp of prev rnd,
● 2.5mm hook 4ch, 1dc in top of third tr of group
● Locking stitch marker from prev rnd; rep from * a further
● 40 x 75cm/16 x 29½in three times working last dc as sl st
polycotton fabric in first dc of rnd to join.
● 2.5m/2¾yds ribbon, 2.5cm/ Fasten off.
1in wide
Make first motif then add further
YARN ALTERNATIVES motifs where the motifs join on
Any strong, high twist mercerised the last rnd sl st to corresponding
cotton 4ply will give a similar effect. join point on the 5ch and 14ch
loops, ie 2ch, sl st to
TENSION corresponding 5ch, 2ch for the
Work 27dc and 26 rnds to 5ch-loops and 7ch, sl st to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using corresponding 14ch-lp, 6ch for
2.5mm hook, or size required to 14ch-lps. In this way the motifs are
obtain tension. secured without lots of sewing up.

MEASUREMENTS TOP OF BAG & HANDLE

*Covermount gifts not available with digital versions

Finished bag: 30 x 33cm/12 x 13in. Rnd 1: With RS facing, sl st along

Handle drop: 15cm/6in. to 14ch-lp point (where motifs are
joined), [13ch, sl st to 5ch-lp point,
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 13ch sl st to 14ch-lp point] six
Jacinta has worked in crochet, times, sl st to beg of rnd.
knitting and fashion design for Rnd 2: 1ch (counts as 1dc
almost 30 years, including working throughout), 13dc into 13 ch-sp,
with yarn companies such as [14dc into next 13ch-sp] 11 times
Hayfields, Rowan and Sirdar. – 168dc. HEARTH & HOME
Visit her website at www. Rnds 3–6: PM for beg of rnd, and
knitweardesignjbowie.co.uk. work dc in a spiral, moving marker

Versailles
up at end of each rnd. Sl st to last
SPECIAL STITCHES st. ***
Quintuple treble (qtr): [Yoh] five
times, insert hook into stitch and Rnd 7: 6ch (counts as 1qtr), 1qtr ✶ ✶gDedri Uys

Summer Bag
draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), (see Special Stitches) in each dc
[yoh and draw through first 2 loops
on hook] six times (1 loop on hook)
around, sl st in top of 6ch to join
– 168 qtr. KITCHEN COMFORTS
– qtr complete. Rnds 8–11: 1ch, 1dc in each st Dedri’s childhood memories of a busy family kitchen
BY JACINTA BOWIE around, PM and cont in a spiral prompt her nostalgic dishcloth design, inspired by her
PATTERN NOTES moving marker up at end of each grandmother’s flour sack crochet.

Drawing on a vintage style, this bag is a Fabric and ribbon shown are rnd. Sl st to last st.
W
ith Mother’s Day in the UK behind Not only did the women prepare the meals and

available from Abakhan, Rnd 12: (Handles) 14dc, 94ch, miss due us and Mother’s Day in South Africa do the washing up in the kitchen, but they also

modern size to wear with this season’s florals www.abakhan.co.uk.

in a little over a fortnight, I am
56 sts, 28dc, 94ch, miss 56 sts, feeling increasingly nostalgic. No, that’s not the
built puzzles, played Rummikub and Scrabble,
knitted, and tried to interfere with my granny’s
right word… There’s a Portuguese word that says crossword puzzles.

and hold your iPad at the same time. 14dc, move marker up. it better: “saudade”. It has many definitions, one
of which is “a deep emotional state of melancholic
The men would wander in and out for coffee,
dressed as they usually were in velskoene
MOTIF Rnd 13: 14dc, 1dc in ea of nextlonging for something that has perhaps not even (traditional South African shoes) and shorts,
START Make 12 94 ch, 28dc, 1dc in ea of next happened”. My favourite definition is from the
Portuguese writer Manuel de Melo: “a pleasure you
smelling like hay and lucerne (alfalfa), and talking
about all manner of farm-related topics. The kids
Join as you go in two 94 ch, 14dc, move marker up. suffer, an ailment you enjoy”. would barge in, coming to a skidding halt on the
I find myself longing for my family, particularly hessian rug in front of the sink, and begging Ouma
sets of six, one above the other. Rnds 14–16: Dc around. the women in my family; jolly and cuddly on the for squidgy tomatoes to catch crabs with.
one side, reserved and pragmatic on the other. Ouma’s kitchen towels were made out of old
Using 2.5mm hook, 10ch and join Sl st to beg of rnd and fasten off.
My grannies are, in fact, a lot like Nanny Ogg and flour sacks, and I can tell you now that I have yet to
Granny Weatherwax from the Discworld series meet the tea towel that dries dishes better than an
with sl st to make a ring. by Terry Pratchett. old flour sack!

ADD TO THE STASH Rnd 1: 1ch (counts as 1dc), 15dc into BOTTOM OF BAG Occasions like Christmas saw family members When we went home last year, my mom gave me

Buy this pure cotton yarn from

arrive in droves, and what I remember best about a dishcloth my granny had crocheted when my dad
ring, sl st in first dc to join – 16dc. Work as given for top of bag to ***.
these times are the Christmas beds (all the kids was still little. When my Ouma unpicked the flour
www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), [6ch, miss Place a marker at 84dc.
sleeping on mattresses in the living room), and the sacks to turn into tea towels, she would keep all the
laughter and general hubbub as the grown-ups all threads from the unpicking. She later used these

1dc, 1tr in next dc] seven times, 6ch, Next Rnd: 1dc, miss 1dc, dc to congregated in the kitchen.
The kitchens of my youth were large enough
threads to crochet the dishcloth.
So, in the spirit of nostalgia, or saudade (or
sl st in top of 3ch to join, sl st up 2ch 3 sts before marker, miss 1dc, 1dc,
to accommodate a kitchen table with ease, and whatever you want to call it), I have decided to share
they were quite literally the heart of the home. a pattern for a bright, zesty dishcloth with you. As
of first 6ch-lp of round – 8 6ch-lps. move marker up, 1dc, miss 1dc,I dc am thinking specifically of my dad’s mom’s you use it, may it remind you of your childhood
kitchen because that is where we spent every kitchen memories and the women who made you
Rnd 3: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 4tr in to 3 sts before marker, miss 1dc,other weekend. who you are today.

6ch-lp, [5ch, 5tr in next 6ch-lp] 1dc – 4 sts dec.

seven times, 5ch, sl st in top of 3ch Rep last rnd a further four times“Not only did the women prepare the meals in the
to join, sl st across 2 sts – 40tr, – 152dc. kitchen, but they also built puzzles, played Scrabble,
knitted, and interfered with granny’s crosswords”
8 5ch-lps. Weave in any remaining ends.
Dedri Uys is a crochet designer and blogger.
Find her online at www.lookatwhatimade.net and on Instagram and Ravelry as BarbertonDaisy.

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BEGINNER EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

Karina Nikkim Bettina Zig-Zag Floribunda

Waistcoat Tee Dora Ohrenstein Scarf Cowl
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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino,
100% Merino wool,
50g/125m/136yds
Shade: Berry 163 x 7 (8, 9,
10, 11) balls
● 4mm hook

TENSION
Work 20 sts and 10 rows in
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Melissa is a prolific crochet and
knit designer who has written
many books exploring a huge
range of techniques. View more
of her designs at www.ravelry.
com/designers/melissa-leapman.

SPECIAL STITCHES
V-St: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in same st.

PATTERN NOTES
Each tr, 1ch-sp and 3ch at start of
row count as one stitch.

BACK
START With 4mm hook, 88
(100, 112, 124, 136)ch.
Foundation Row 1: (RS) V-St
(see Special Stitches) in fifth ch
from hook, *miss next 2 ch, V-St
in next ch; rep from * to last 2 ch,
miss next ch, 1tr in last ch, turn.
Pattern Row: 3ch (counts as first
st), V-St in each 1ch-sp to end,
ending with 1tr in top of t-ch,
turn – 86 (98, 110, 122, 134) sts.
Rep Pattern Row until work
measures approximately
40cm/16in, ending after
a WS row.**

SHAPE ARMHOLES
Next Row: (RS) Sl st in first 10
(13, 16, 19, 25) sts, 1dc in next st,
1tr in next st, [V-St in next 1ch-sp]

Karina Waistcoat to last 12 (15, 18, 21, 27) sts, 1tr in

next 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st, turn.
Next Row: Sl st in dc, sl st in next
tr, 3ch, [V-St in next 1ch-sp] to end,
BY MELISSA LEAPMAN
ending with 1tr in last tr of last
V-st, turn – 62 (68, 74, 80, 80) sts.
Hook this cute waterfall waistcoat for some
stylish warmth on cool spring days. Work Pattern Row until work
measures approximately 61 (62.5,
63.4, 65, 65)cm/24 (24½, 25,
ADD TO THE STASH 25½, 25½)in from beg. Fasten off.
Buy this pure wool yarn from
www.lovecrochet.com LEFT FRONT
With 4mm hook, 84 (90, 96, 102,
108)ch.

40 Inside Crochet
 Approx 17cm/6¾in unworked
for back neck

24 (24½, 25, 25½, 25½)in

61 (62.5, 63.5, 65, 65)cm
89 (99, 112, 125, 137)cm
35 (39, 44, 49, 54)in

40cm
16in

Work as for Back to ** – 82 (88, RIGHT FRONT

94, 100, 106) sts. Work as Left Front,
reversing shaping.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Next Row: (RS) Sl st in first FINISHING
10 (13, 16, 19, 25) sts, 1dc in Sew shoulder seams, leaving
next st, 1tr in next st, [V-St in centre 34 sts of back
next 1ch-sp] across, ending with unsewn for back of neck. END
1tr in top of t-ch, turn. Sew side seams.
Next Row: 3ch, work in patt as
set, working 1tr in last tr of last
V-st, turn – 70 (73, 76, 79, 79) sts. S M L XL XXL
ACTUAL BUST 89 99 112 125 137 cm
Cont in patt until work measures
approximately 61 (62.5, 63.4, 35 39 44 49 54 in
65, 65)cm/24 (24½, 25, 25½, LENGTH TO SHOULDER 61 62.5 63.5 65 65 cm
25½)in from beg.
24 24½ 25 25½ 25½ in
Fasten off.

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MATERIALS
● Vinnis Colours Nikkim, 100%
cotton, 50g/119m/130yds
Yarn A: Peacock 590 x 3 (3, 3,
4, 4, 5) balls
Yarn B: Kingfisher 591 x 3 (3, 4,
4, 5, 5) balls
● 4mm hook
● Stitch markers (optional)

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight yarn
to achieve a similar effect, but
we suggest using a yarn with
good drape.

TENSION
BACK
Work approximately 6¼ blocks
square to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.

FRONT
Work as follows to measure 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.
20ch.
Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from hk,
*miss 3ch, (4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch,
miss 3ch, 2tr in next ch; rep from *
once more, turn – 16tr.
Row 2: (3ch, 1tr) in first tr, (4tr,
1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, 2tr in space
between next 2tr, (4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in
next ch-sp, 2tr in third ch, turn
– 16tr.
Rows 3–9: Rep Row 2. Fasten off.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies aims to design crochet
garments that fit well and flatter
feminine shapes. View more of her
designs at www.ravelry.com/
designers/annelies-baes-vicarno.

PATTERN NOTES
Chart shows exact patt rep for sizes
XS, M and L. Note that Sizes XXS, S
and XL use extra stitches at the

Nikkim Tee
beginning and ending of the rows
not shown on Chart.

BACK
START FIRST HALF (INC)
BY ANNELIES BAES
With 4mm hook and
yarn A, 6ch.
This simple spring top combines two squares of fabric to Row 1: (RS) 1tr in fourth ch from
create a flattering fit and a pretty waterfall neckline. hk, 1tr in next 2ch, turn – Block 1
Row 2: (WS) 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch
from hk, 1tr in next 2ch – Block 2.
ADD TO THE STASH With WS of Block 1 and RS of
Buy this pure cotton yarn from Block 2, line up last tr made along
www.blacksheepwools.com top of Block 1, making sure both
blocks are touching, sl st in space

42 Inside Crochet
between beg 3ch at top of
Block 1, 3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp,
31.5 (32, 32.5, 33, 34, 35.5)cm
turn – Block 3. 12½ (12½, 12¾, 13, 13½, 14)in

18 (18.5, 19, 20, 20.5, 21.5)cm

Back Neck Width

7 (7¼, 7½, 7¾, 8, 8½)in

Row 3: (RS) 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch
from hk, 1tr in next 2ch – Block 4.
Rotate this block and sl st in 3ch-sp
of Block 3, 3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp
Front Neck Width

Armhole
– Block 5. Sl st in 3ch-sp of top of 35 (36, 36.5, 37, 38, 40)cm
Block 2, 3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp 13¾ (14¼, 14½, 14¾, 15, 15¾)in
16½ (18, 19¼, 20½, 21¾, 23)in
42 (45.5, 48.5, 51.5, 55, 58)cm
– Block 6, turn.

Row 4: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from

hk, 1tr in next 2ch – Block 7. Rotate
this block and sl st in 3ch-sp of 41 (44.5, 47.5, 50.5, 54, 57)cm
Back Length

Block 6, 3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp 16¼ (17½, 18¾, 20, 21¼, 22½)in
– Block 8. Sl st in 3ch-sp of top of Back Width
Block 5, 3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp
– Block 9. Sl st in 3ch-sp of top of
Block 4, 3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp
– Block 10, turn.

Cont in this way creating more

blocks and turning at the end of
each row until there are 26 (28, 30,
32, 34, 36) blocks. Square is now
half finished.

Check measurements. If necessary,

add or deduct one or more rows.

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BACK SECOND HALF (DEC)

Dec Row: After last row made, turn,
sl st in each of last 3tr and in 3ch-sp.
*3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp, sl st in
3ch-sp of next block; rep from * until
sl st has been made in last 3ch-sp of
last block of row, turn and do not
work in the top of this last block.
Rep Dec Row until square is finished.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

FRONT
With 4mm hook and yarn B, 69 (76,
84, 92, 79, 95)ch.

Size XXS only

Row 1: (RS) 2tr in fourth ch from
hk, *miss 3ch, (4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next
ch, miss 3ch, 2tr in next ch; rep
from * seven more times, 1tr in last
ch, turn – 60tr.
Row 2: (WS) 3ch (counts as first tr
here and throughout), 2tr in next tr,
*(4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp, 2tr
between next 2tr group; rep from *
seven more times, end with 1tr in
third ch, turn – 60tr.
Rows 3–37: Rep Row 2.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

Sizes XS, M and L Only

Row 1: (RS) 1tr in fourth ch from
hk, *miss 3ch, (4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next
ch, miss 3ch, 2tr in next ch; rep
from * - (eight, -, nine, ten, -) more
times, turn – - (65, -, 72, 79, -)tr.
Row 2: (WS) (3ch, 1tr) in first tr,
*(4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch, 2tr
between 2tr group; rep from *
- (seven, -, eight, nine, -) more times,
(4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in last ch-sp, 2tr in top
of 3ch, turn – - (65, -, 72, 79, -)tr.
Rows 3–40 (46, 49): Rep Row 2.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

Sizes S & XL only

Row 1: (RS) 1tr in fourth ch from
hk, 2tr in next ch, *miss 3ch, (4tr,
1ch, 1tr) in next ch, miss 3ch, 2tr in
next ch; rep from * - (-, eight, -, -,
ten) more times, 1tr in each of last
2ch, turn – - (-, 69, -, -, 83)tr.
Row 2: (WS) 3ch (counts as first tr
here and throughout), 1tr in next tr,
2tr in next tr, *(4tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next
ch-sp, 2tr between 2tr group; rep
from * - (-, eight, -, -, ten) more
times, ending with 1tr in last tr and in
top of 3ch, turn – - (-, 69, -, -, 83)tr.
Rows 3–43 (51): Rep Row 2.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

FINISHING
SIDE SEAMS
Put both parts together, right sides

44 Inside Crochet
on inside, ensuring they fit front
together perfectly.
Use stitch markers to secure both
parts at equal distances to achieve
accurate seaming.
The perfect finishing is crucial for
this top, so don’t rush this part.
Slip stitch side seams together or
sew with invisible stitches, and
leave the upper 18 (18.5, 19, 20,
20.5, 21.5)cm/7 (7¼, 7½, 7¾, 8,
8½)in open for armholes.

Shoulder Seams Place markerPlace atmarker at

The shoulder seams are the 4 (4, 4.5, 44.5,
(4, 5,
4.5,
5)cm
4.5, 5, 5)cm
eye-catching detail of this design 1½ (1½, 1½
1¾,(1½,1¾, 1¾,2, 2)in
1¾, 2, 2)in
so take time to get this right.
Use the joining diagram (right) A A
BACK BACK B B
and stitch markers to help.
B B
Fold downFold down

and join from

A to A and B
With RS of Back facing, place
and join from
and join from

Fold down
stitch markers on the upper side Sew FrontSewto Back
Frontfor
to Back for A AA to A andABto A and B
at about 4 (4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5)cm/ 3.5 (3.5, 4,
3.54,(3.5,
4.5, 4,
4,5)cm
4, 4.5, 4,5)cm
to B to B

to B
1½ (1½, 1¾, 1¾, 2, 2)in from 1¼ (1¼, 1¼
1½,(1¼,
1½, 1½,
1¾, 1½,
1¾)in1¾, 1¾)in

A
each side.
Place Front, with RS on the inside,

B
with both upper side parts

B
matching stitch markers of Back.

A
(Leaving both small back upper
parts open to stitch markers).
Sew from stitch marker to inside FRONT FRONT
of top by closing shoulder seam
joining diagram
for 3.5 (3.5, 4, 4, 4.5, 4,5)cm/1¼
(1¼, 1½, 1½, 1¾, 1¾)in.
Back neck opening is smaller than

BACK
the Front opening, to create the
waterfall shape of the neckline.

1¼ (1¼, 1½, 1½, 1¾, 1¾)in

3.5 (3.5, 4, 4, 4.5, 4,5)cm
Next fold forwards the two small

Sew Front to Back for

unworked sections at each side of
the Back. Using invisible sts, sew
these to Front side parts, creating
1½ (1½, 1¾, 1¾, 2, 2)in

a curved shoulder.
4 (4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5)cm

Turn work to RS.

Place marker at

BOTTOM EDGING
Join yarn A to side seam.
Work one round of finishing
XXS XS S M L XL
over Back as folls: 1ch, 1dc in
side seam, 3ch, *1dc in space To Fit Bust 80 86 92 96 102 108 cm
between 2 st group blocks, 3ch; 31½ 34 36¼ 38 40¼ 42½ in
rep from * around bottom edge
of Back. Work last dc in second Back width 41 44.5 47.5 50.5 54 57 cm
side seam and change to yarn B 16¼ 17½ 18¾ 20 21¼ 22½ in
on last pull through of last st.
Back length 42 45.5 48.5 51.5 55 58 cm
Work over Front bottom edge 16½ 18 19¼ 20½ 21¾ 23 in
as folls: 3ch, *1dc in next used ch Neck width front 35 36 36.5 37 38 40 cm
(ie ch used to work sts in), 3ch; rep
from * around bottom edge of 13¾ 14¼ 14½ 14¾ 15 15¾ in
Front, sl st in first dc to join. Neck width back 31.5 32 32.5 33 34 35.5 cm
Cut yarn and fasten off.
12½ 12½ 12¾ 13 13½ 14 in
Weave in all ends. Arm opening 18 18.5 19 20 20.5 21.5 cm
Block top and allow end
7 7¼ 7½ 7¾ 8 8½ in
to dry naturally.

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● Patons Lace, 80% acrylic/
10% mohair/10% wool,
85g/455m/498yds
Shade: Arctic Plum x 2 (3,
3, 3) balls
● 3.5mm & 3.75mm hooks
● Four stitch markers

TENSION
Work 12 sts and 6 rows/rnds in
pattern to measure 7.5 x 5.5cm/
3 x 2¼in using 3.75mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.

Tension swatch
18ch.
Row 1: Htr in third ch from hook,
htr in each ch across, turn – 16htr.
Row 2: 2ch (does not count as st
throughout), work crossed trs
across, turn.
Row 3: 2ch, htr in each tr
across, turn.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Rows 5–8: Rep Rows 3 & 4
twice more.
Fasten off.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Dora is a prolific crochet designer
and author, and the writer of
Top-Down Crochet Sweaters and
The Crocheter’s Skill-Building
Photographs © Melinda Dimauro, used with permission from Storey Publishing

Workshop. Visit her website at

www.crochetinsider.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Bobble: (Yoh, insert hook in
designated st and draw up a loop,
yoh, draw through 2 loops) five
times, yoh, draw through 6 loops
on hook.
Crossed trs: Miss next st, tr in
next st, tr in missed st.
Foundation half treble (fhtr):
2ch, yoh, insert hook in second ch
from hook and draw up a loop,
1ch, yoh, draw through 3 loops on
hook (first Fhtr completed). For
next st *yoh, insert hook in base
ch of st just made and draw up a
loop, 1ch, yoh, draw through

Bettina
3 loops; rep from *.
Inc: Tr in next tr, tr in prev st (same
st as second leg of last pair of
crossed trs).
BY DORA OHRENSTEIN
PATTERN NOTES
This stylish pullover, taken from Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, Dc stitches are used after bobbles
to make them pop.
is worked in the round for an easy-hook, classic style.
2ch is worked at the start of all
rounds. They should match the
height of the crossed treble

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sl st htr crossed tr
ch
fhtr
dc bobble
tr

53.5 (54.5, 54.5, 54.5)cm

21 (21½, 21½, 21½)in
2.5cm/1in
35.5 (39.5, 42, 44.5)cm
14 (15½, 16½, 17½)in
19 (21, 23, 25)cm
7½ (8¼, 9, 9¾)in

89 (101.5, 114.5, 124.5)cm

35 (40, 45, 49)in

101.5 (117, 129.5, 142)cm

40 (46, 51, 56)in

stitches, since they are on a slant. YOKE ch, turn – 99 (103, 103, 103) sts. seven times, inc; rep from *
The 2ch that begins each round is START Begin with 3.5mm Rnd 4: 2ch, *work crossed trs five around, work crossed trs to end of
not counted as a stitch. hook. times, inc; rep from * around, rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn
Rnd 1: (WS) 2ch (not counted as work crossed trs to end of rnd, – 140 (148, 148, 148) sts.
In rounds of crossed treble st throughout), 84 (86, 86, 86) sl st to top of starting ch, turn Rnd 9: 2ch, *htr in next 16 (15,
stitches, when stitch count is an Fhtr (see Special Stitches), sl st to – 108 (112, 112, 112) sts. 15, 15)tr, 2htr in next tr; rep from
odd number, work one tr in the top of 2ch, turn – 84 (86, 86, Rnd 5: 2ch, *htr in next 12 (11, 11, * around, htr in each tr to end of
last stitch of the round. 86)htr. 11)tr, 2htr in next tr; rep from * rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn
around, htr in each tr to end of – 148 (157, 157, 157) sts.
Increases are made on Body Change to 3.75mm hook. rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn Rnd 10: 2ch, *work crossed trs
beginning on Rnd 5. To keep Rnd 2: 2ch, *work crossed trs – 116 (121, 121, 121) sts. eight times, inc; rep from *
increases at “side seam”, markers (see Special Stitches) five (four, Rnd 6: 2ch, *work crossed trs six around, work crossed trs to end of
are moved back and forth. For four, four) times, inc (see Special times, inc; rep from * around, rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn
example, in Rnd 9 of body, the Stitches); rep from * around, work work crossed trs to end of rnd, – 156 (166, 166, 166) sts.
marker is in the second stitch of crossed trs to end of rnd, sl st to sl st to top of starting ch, turn Rnd 11: 2ch, *htr in next 18 (17,
the increase, in Rnd 13, it is in the top of starting ch, turn – 91 (95, – 124 (130, 130, 130) sts. 17, 17)tr, 2htr in next tr; rep from
first stitch of the increase, in 95, 95)tr. Rnd 7: 2ch, *htr in next 14 (13, * around, htr in each tr to end of
Rnd 18, back to the second, and Rnd 3: 2ch, *htr in next 9tr, 13, 13)tr, 2htr in next tr; rep from rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn
so on. On rounds where no bobble (see Special Stitches) in * around, htr in each tr to end of – 164 (175, 175, 175) sts.
increase is made, move the next tr, (dc, htr) in next tr; rep rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn Rnd 12: 2ch, *work crossed trs
marker to the stitch working into from * around, htr in each tr to – 132 (139, 139, 139) sts. nine times, inc; rep from *
the marked stitch. end of rnd, sl st to top of starting Rnd 8: 2ch, *work crossed trs around, work crossed trs to end of

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 Missing the starting ch, *count Rnds 18–48 (18–50, 18–50,
33 (38, 42, 45) sts from beginning 18–52): Continue in pattern,
of round, PM in this st; beginning increasing every fourth rnd and
in next st count 52 (58, 60, 62) sts moving markers back and forth
and PM in this stitch. Beginning from first to second st of
with last st of round and moving in increase, ending with 162 (184,
opposite direction; repeat from *. 204, 220) sts.
This marks off 66 (76, 84, 90) sts Fasten off.
on back and the same number on Feel free to work additional
front, and 52 (58, 60, 62) sts for rounds until desired length is
each sleeve. reached. If you prefer a shorter
garment, you can increase more
UNDERARM STITCHES often than every fourth round to
With separate strand join yarn at reach the same stitch count at the
right back corner marked st, 4 (4, end of the body.
6, 8)ch, sl st to right front corner
rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn 2htr in next tr; rep from * around, marked st. SLEEVES
– 172 (184, 184, 184) sts. htr in each tr to end of rnd, sl st to Repeat on left side. With WS facing, join yarn in
Rnd 13: 2ch, *htr in next 19tr, top of starting ch, turn – 262 sts. Remove markers. second (second, third, fourth) st at
2htr in next tr; rep from * around, Rnd 22: 2ch, *work crossed trs underarm.
htr in each tr to end of rnd, sl st to 21 times, inc; rep from * around, Pick up live loop. With WS facing: Rnd 1: Working into unworked
top of starting ch, turn – 180 (193, work crossed trs to end of rnd, sl st Rnd 1: 2ch, *htr in each tr to loops of underarm ch, 2ch, htr in
193, 193) sts. to top of starting ch, turn – 268 sts. added ch, htr in blo of each ch; each ch at underarm, htr in each
Rnd 14: 2ch, *work crossed trs Place loop on holder, continue rep from *, htr in each tr to end of st of sleeve, htr in remaining ch at
ten times, inc; rep from * around, to Body. rnd, sl st to top of starting ch underarm, sl st to top of starting
work crossed trs to end of rnd, – 140 (160, 180, 196) sts. ch, turn – 56 (62, 66, 70) sts.
sl st to top of starting ch, turn Sizes L & XL only Rnds 2–4: Work even in pattern, Rnd 2: 2ch, work crossed trs
– 188 (202, 202, 202) sts. Rnd 21: 2ch, *htr in next 31tr, turning at the ends of rnds. around, sl st to top of starting
Rnd 15: 2ch, *htr in next 20 (21, 2htr in next tr; rep from * around, ch, turn.
21, 21)tr, 2htr in next tr; rep from htr in each tr to end of rnd, sl st to Missing starting ch, count 35 (40, Rnd 3: 2ch, htr in each tr around,
* around, htr in each tr to end of top of starting ch, turn – 264 sts. 45, 49) sts from beginning of rnd sl st to top of starting ch, turn.
rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn Rnd 22: 2ch, *work crossed trs and PM. Rnds 4–19: Continue in pattern,
– 196 (211, 211, 211) sts. 16 times, inc; rep from * around, Beginning in last st of rnd and working even and turning at ends
Rnd 16: 2ch, *work crossed trs work crossed trs to end of rnd, sl st moving in the opposite direction, of rnds.
11 times, inc; rep from * around, to top of starting ch, turn – 272 sts. count 35 (40, 45, 49) sts and PM. Fasten off.
work crossed trs to end of rnd, Rnd 23: 2ch, *htr in next 33tr, Rnd 5: 2ch, *htr in each st to Sleeve measures 18cm/7in
sl st to top of starting ch, turn 2htr in next tr; rep from * around, marked st, 2htr in marked st, PM from underarm.
– 204 (220, 220, 220) sts. htr in each tr to end of rnd, sl st to in htr just made; rep from * Feel free to work more or fewer
Rnd 17: 2ch, *htr in next 24 (23, top of starting ch, turn – 280 sts. around, htr in each tr to end, sl st rounds to achieve desired length.
23, 23)tr, 2htr in next tr; rep from Rnd 24: 2ch, *work crossed trs to top of 2ch, turn – 142 (162,
* around, htr in each tr to end of 17 times, inc; rep from * around, 182, 198) sts. FINISHING
rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn work crossed trs to end of rnd, Steam or wet block END
– 212 (229, 229, 229) sts. sl st to top of starting ch, turn Rnds 6–8: Work even in pattern, as needed.
Rnd 18: 2ch, *worked crossed – 288 sts. moving markers down each rnd
trs 12 times, inc; rep from * and turning at ends of rnds.
around, work crossed tr to end Size L only Rnd 9: 2ch, *tr in each st to
of rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, Place loop on holder, continue marked st, 2htr in marked st,
turn – 220 (238, 238, 238) sts. to Body. move M to first of 2htr just made;
Rnd 19: 2ch, *htr in next 26 (25, rep from *, htr in each tr to end,
25, 25)tr, 2htr in next tr; rep from Size XL only sl st to top of starting ch, turn
* around, htr in each tr to end of Rnd 25: 2ch, *htr in next 35tr, – 144 (164, 184, 200) sts.
rnd, sl st to top of starting ch, turn 2htr in next tr; rep from * around, Rnds 10–12: Work even in
– 228 (247, 247, 247) sts. sl st to top of starting ch, turn pattern, turn.
Rnd 20: 2ch, *work crossed trs – 296 sts. Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 5 – 146 (166,
This classic design is taken from
13 times, inc; rep from * around, Rnd 26: 2ch, *work crossed trs 186, 202) sts. Top-Down Crochet Sweaters by
work crossed tr to end of rnd, 18 times, inc; rep from *, around, Rnds 14–16: Work even in Dora Ohrenstein, photography
sl st to top of starting ch, turn work crossed trs to end of rnd, pattern, turn. © Melinda Dimauro (Storey
– 236 (256, 256, 256) sts. sl st to top of starting ch, turn Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 9 – 148 (168, Publishing, £13.99).
– 304 sts. 188, 204) sts.
Size S only Place loop on holder, continue
Place loop on holder, continue to Body.
to Body. S M L XL
BODY ACTUAL BUST 89 101.5 114.5 124.5 cm
Size M only Beginnings and ends of rounds
35 40 45 49 in
Rnd 21: 2ch, *htr in next 41tr, are at the sweater’s centre back.

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MATERIALS
● Midwinter Yarns Lithuanian
Linen, 100% linen,
10g/50m/55yds
Yarn A: Turmeric 6.11
x 1 mini-skein
Yarn B: Raspberry 10.3
x 1 mini-skein
Yarn C: Soft Pink 10.6
x 1 mini-skein
Yarn D: Amethyst 3.8
x 1 mini-skein
Yarn E: Silver Sage 7.2
x 1 mini-skein
Yarn F: Peacock 13.2 x 1
mini-skein
● Midwinter Yarns Lithuanian
Linen, 100% linen,
100g/450m/492yds
Yarn G: Dark Blue 2.3 x 1 skein
● 3.5mm hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any light 4ply-weight yarn would
work well for this design, but
please be aware that different
fibres will affect the drape and
warmth of the scarf.

TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial for
this design.
Sample is worked to 18cm/7in
wide, and 8.5 rows to 10cm/4in,
using 3.5mm hook.

MEASUREMENTS
18cm/7in wide x 146cm/57½in
long, after blocking.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Rhian is a crochet and knitting
designer and the editor of Inside
Crochet. She likes practical
projects that fit into your
wardrobe, and tries to design
garments and accessories that
can be worn every day.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Zig-Zag Scarf
Cluster (cl): Work as tr3tog over
specified stitches.
Shell: [3tr, 3ch, 3tr] in ch-sp.

BY RHIAN DRINKWATER
PATTERN NOTES
Linen yarn feels quite stiff to work
This lightweight scarf is great for some extra colour with, but will soften up as you
crochet with it, and continue to
without overheating on warm spring days. soften as it is washed and worn.
The mini skeins are available as
one “Sweet Peas” set from
ADD TO THE STASH Midwinter Yarns.
Buy this pure linen yarn from
www.midwinteryarns.com
Turning ch does not count as stitch
throughout.

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 4

chain stitch (ch)

treble crochet (tr)

shell (see Special Stitches) in
cluster (cl) 3ch-sp, 1ch, miss 2tr, 1tr in next tr,
1ch, *cl over next (1tr, cl, 1tr), 1ch,
shell
1tr in next tr, 1ch, miss next 2tr,
shell in 3ch-sp, 1ch, miss 2tr, 1tr in
next tr, 1ch; rep from * to last 2tr,
SCARF 2tr, turn.
START With 3.5mm hook and Row 2 sets pattern and is repeated
yarn A, 47ch. throughout.
Row 1: 1tr in third ch from hook,
1ch, miss next ch, 1tr in next ch, Changing to new yarn on final yoh
1ch, miss next ch, 3tr in next ch, of prev row, cont in pattern and
3ch, 3tr in next ch, 1ch, miss next work two more rows in yarn A
ch, 1tr in next ch, 1ch, *miss next then four rows each in yarns B, C,
ch, cl over next 3ch (see Special D, E and F, 60 rows in yarn G, then
Stitches), 1ch, miss next ch, 1tr in four rows each in yarns F, E, D, C,

Floribunda
next ch, 1ch, miss next ch, 3tr in B, A – 108 rows worked in total.
ain stitch (ch)
next ch, 3ch, 3tr in next ch, 1ch, Fasten off.
miss next ch, 1tr in next ch, 1ch;

Cowl
rep from * to last 4ch, [miss next FINISHING
ble crochet (tr)
ch, 1tr in next ch] twice, turn. Weave in ends and wet block
finished scarf, firmly
ster (cl) Row 2: 2ch, miss first 2tr, [1tr in stretching it out to open END
next tr, 1ch] twice, miss next 2tr, up the lace pattern. BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
ell
This simple-yet-stunning cowl is
just the thing for a favourite ball
of self-striping yarn.

ADD TO THE STASH

Buy this self-striping yarn from
www.wyspinners.com

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3 3
2 2

1 1

3
2

chain
chain
stitch
stitch
(ch)
(ch)
double
double
crochet
crochet
(dc)
(dc)

half
half
treble
treble
crochet
crochet
(htr)
(htr)

treble
treble
crochet
crochet
(tr)(tr)

MATERIALS SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS

● West Yorkshire Spinners Sl st join (replaces 1ch): Remove
Signature 4ply, 75% wool/ hook from working loop, insert
25% nylon, 100g/400m/437yds hook from front to back into ch-sp
Shade: Passion Fruit Cooler of previous petal. Put working loop
x 1 ball back on hook and draw loop
● 2.75mm hook through ch-sp, then complete petal
as instructed in the pattern.
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any self-striping 4ply PATTERN NOTES
sock yarn for this design. 400m of The flower motif is designed to
yarn will make approximately 50 make the best of the colour change
flower motifs. feature of self-striping yarns.
You can work the entire motif in
TENSION a single colour or switch colours
Work one motif to measure when working the final round.
approximately 6cm/2¼in across. Each row is made up of three
Exact tension is not critical to this flower motifs.
project – make the first motif and
change hook size if you prefer a COWL ROW 1
tighter or looser flower. START MAIN MOTIF MOTIFS 2 & 3: Work as for and second petals and to adjacent
With 2.75mm hook, 6ch Main Motif, replacing 1ch on first motif on petals 3 & 4.
MEASUREMENTS and join with sl st to make a ring. and second petals with sl st join
(ch) Finished cowl is 105cm/41¼in in Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 15tr into to any two adjacent petals on COWL ROWS 3–16
circumference and 18cm/7in wide. ring, sl st in top of 3ch to join – 16tr. Main Motif. Work as Cowl Row 2.
het (dc)DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Rnd 2: [2ch, miss next tr, 1dc in
next tr] eight times working last dc COWL ROW 2 FINISHING
Tracey Todhunter is a knit and in same place as sl st of prev rnd MOTIF 1: Work as for Main Motif, Weave in ends. Wet block to
crochet designer specialising in – 8 ch-sps. joining to first petal on prev row measurements easing the points of
rochet (htr)
homewares and small accessories. Rnd 3: [1dc, 1htr, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr, by working sl st join on first each petal so they lie flat, pinning
You can find the story behind her 1htr, 1dc] in ea of next 8 ch-sps, two petals. in place if necessary. Sew
designs and free patterns at join with sl st to base of first petal MOTIFS 2 & 3: Work as for Main adjacent petals on first END

het (tr) www.grannycoolcrochet.com. – 8 petals. Motif, joining to prev row on first and final rows to join.

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Knickerbocker Glory Bunting

BY NICKI TRENCH

Bunting evokes all the atmosphere of spring and summer, whatever the weather
and wherever you hang it. It’s a lovely, happy way to brighten up a child’s room,
a garden, kitchen, hallway or just about anywhere at all.

This pretty design is taken

from Learn To Crochet
by Nicki Trench,
(CICO Books, £9.99).
Photography © CICO Books.

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MATERIALS FLAG
● Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, 100% START Make six, in different
Merino wool, 50g/105m/115yds colours with
Yarn A: Duck Egg 19 x 1 ball contrast edgings
Yarn B: Pale Pink 65 x 1 ball Make 26ch.
Yarn C: Mauve 64 x 1 ball Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk,
Yarn D: Lilac 85 x 1 ball 1dc in each ch to end – 25 sts.
Yarn E: Willow 59 x 1 ball Row 2: 1ch, dc2tog, 1dc in each
Yarn F: Coral 55 x 1 ball st to end.
● Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran, Rep Row 2 until 2 sts remain,
100% wool, 100g/180m/197yds dc2tog. Fasten off.
Yarn G: Mustard 07 x 1 skein
● 4mm hook TOP EDGING
● Yarn needle With RS facing, join in first contrast
colour into top right corner st, 3ch,
TENSION 24tr along top edge.
Exact tension is not critical for Fasten off.
this project.
SIDE EDGING
MEASUREMENTS With RS facing, join next contrast
Each flag is approximately colour in top left corner, 1ch, work
18cm/7in across the top. 26dc along first side, 3dc in corner
st, 26dc along other side ending
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY with a sl st into top of first treble.
Nicki is a prolific and popular Fasten off.
designer who loves showcasing Sew in ends.
beautiful yarns with stunning
patterns. She’s written many books MAKING UP
of knitting, crochet and sewing With contrasting colour,
designs, and also runs workshops make 70ch.
in east Sussex. Visit her website at With RS facing, join ch to first flag
www.nickitrench.com. with sl st in right-hand corner, 1ch,
*1dc in between each tr across top
PATTERN NOTES
To stiffen your flags, try spraying
with a little starch before hanging.
of flag to end, join next flag with
sl st into top right-hand corner; rep
from * to end for each flag, sl st
Springtime
Accessories
into last corner st of last flag, 70ch.
Making bunting out of your odds Fasten off.
and ends of wool is ideal and a
great way to use up spare wool left Using a yarn needle at back of
over from other projects. work, stitch to secure joins in BY RED SPARROW CROCHET
between each flag using loose
If you use yarns from different ends of yarn. These pretty rings and bangles are just the
brands, make sure the yarn is a Sew in ends well. END
similar weight. Press each flag. things to brighten up your spring wardrobe.

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MATERIALS DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 10dc in ring and join with sl st in 6cm/1¼in of the outside edge
● Stylecraft Special DK, Esme of Red Sparrow Crochet is a first dc – 10 sts of a bangle.
100% acrylic, crochet addict, teacher and mum. Rnd 2: *(1dc, 2htr, 1dc) in next st, Slowly and carefully wind yarn
100g/295m/322yds Follow her crochet musings (and 1sl st in next st; rep from * four round and round the bangle,
Yarn A: Lime 1712 x 1 ball meet Hank Deluxe her helpful cat) times – 5 petals. making sure you cover all the
Yarn B: Boysenberry 1828 at www.facebook.com/ Fasten off and weave in ends. surface with yarn. Keep
x 1 ball redsparrowcrochet. applying glue to a few
Yarn C: Emperor 1425 x 1 ball LARGE FLOWER centimetres at a time when you
● Scheepjes Maxi Bonbon, PATTERN NOTES Make three – one in each of need to.
100% cotton, Take your time making these tiny yarns A, B & C Continue until bangle is covered
25g/140m/153yds flowers! They’re fiddly and they Using 2.5mm hook, repeat and overlap yarn slightly at the
Yarn D: Bluebell 173 x 1 ball benefit from some careful Small Flower pattern. end to tuck in the loose end
Yarn E: Jade 514 x 1 ball crocheting. All flowers are from the start.
Yarn F: Soft Rose 409 x 1 ball worked in the round. CONSTRUCTION Trim any loose ends.
● 2mm & 2.5mm hooks Following colour combinations
● Three thin metal bangles Work colour combinations (see Pattern Notes), carefully With 2mm hook and each of
(approx 2mm thick) as follows: glue one small flower into the yarns D, E and F, make five Small
● Three ring bases Yarn A with yarn E. centre of one large flower, being Flowers for each bangle.
● Strong glue Yarn B with yarn F. sure to line up petals. Following colour combinations
Yarn C with yarn D. Once this has dried, glue END (see Pattern Notes), glue first
YARN ALTERNATIVES flower onto ring base. flower onto the outside edge of
You can use any equivalent RING the bangle over the join where
weight yarns to achieve a START SMALL FLOWER BANGLE the covering yarn meets, to
similar effect. Make three – one in START Make three cover it up.
each of yarns D, E & F Start by measuring and Glue the other four flowers
TENSION With 2mm hook, 4ch and join cutting approx 1.5m/1.6yds of at regular intervals
Exact tension is not necessary with sl st in first ch to form ring. each of yarns A, B and C. around your bangle. END
for this pattern. Rnd 1: 1ch (does not count as st), Apply a thin layer of glue to about Leave glue to dry.

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MATERIALS Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc, *4ch, [3dtr, 5ch,

● Yeoman Yarns Cannele 4ply, 3dtr] in next 5ch-lp of prev round,
100% cotton, 4ch, 1dc in top of third tr of group
245g/850m/930yds from prev rnd, 4ch, [3dtr, 14ch,
Shade: Pink 7 x 1 cone 3dtr] in next 5ch-lp of prev rnd,
● 2.5mm hook 4ch, 1dc in top of third tr of group
● Locking stitch marker from prev rnd; rep from * a further
● 40 x 75cm/16 x 29½in three times working last dc as sl st
polycotton fabric in first dc of rnd to join.
● 2.5m/2¾yds ribbon, 2.5cm/ Fasten off.
1in wide
Make first motif then add further
YARN ALTERNATIVES motifs where the motifs join on
Any strong, high twist mercerised the last rnd sl st to corresponding
cotton 4ply will give a similar effect. join point on the 5ch and 14ch
loops, ie 2ch, sl st to
TENSION corresponding 5ch, 2ch for the
Work 27dc and 26 rnds to 5ch-loops and 7ch, sl st to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using corresponding 14ch-lp, 6ch for
2.5mm hook, or size required to 14ch-lps. In this way the motifs are
obtain tension. secured without lots of sewing up.

MEASUREMENTS TOP OF BAG & HANDLE

Finished bag: 30 x 33cm/12 x 13in. Rnd 1: With RS facing, sl st along
Handle drop: 15cm/6in. to 14ch-lp point (where motifs are
joined), [13ch, sl st to 5ch-lp point,
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 13ch sl st to 14ch-lp point] six
Jacinta has worked in crochet, times, sl st to beg of rnd.
knitting and fashion design for Rnd 2: 1ch (counts as 1dc
almost 30 years, including working throughout), 13dc into 13 ch-sp,
with yarn companies such as [14dc into next 13ch-sp] 11 times
Hayfields, Rowan and Sirdar. – 168dc.
Visit her website at www. Rnds 3–6: PM for beg of rnd, and
knitweardesignjbowie.co.uk. work dc in a spiral, moving marker

Versailles
up at end of each rnd. Sl st to last
SPECIAL STITCHES st. ***
Quintuple treble (qtr): [Yoh] five
times, insert hook into stitch and Rnd 7: 6ch (counts as 1qtr), 1qtr

Summer Bag
draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), (see Special Stitches) in each dc
[yoh and draw through first 2 loops around, sl st in top of 6ch to join
on hook] six times (1 loop on hook) – 168 qtr.
– qtr complete. Rnds 8–11: 1ch, 1dc in each st
BY JACINTA BOWIE around, PM and cont in a spiral
PATTERN NOTES moving marker up at end of each
Drawing on a vintage style, this bag is a Fabric and ribbon shown are rnd. Sl st to last st.
available from Abakhan, Rnd 12: (Handles) 14dc, 94ch, miss
modern size to wear with this season’s florals www.abakhan.co.uk. 56 sts, 28dc, 94ch, miss 56 sts,
and hold your iPad at the same time. 14dc, move marker up.
MOTIF Rnd 13: 14dc, 1dc in ea of next
START Make 12 94 ch, 28dc, 1dc in ea of next
Join as you go in two 94 ch, 14dc, move marker up.
sets of six, one above the other. Rnds 14–16: Dc around.
Using 2.5mm hook, 10ch and join Sl st to beg of rnd and fasten off.
with sl st to make a ring.
ADD TO THE STASH Rnd 1: 1ch (counts as 1dc), 15dc into BOTTOM OF BAG
Buy this pure cotton yarn from ring, sl st in first dc to join – 16dc. Work as given for top of bag to ***.
www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), [6ch, miss Place a marker at 84dc.
1dc, 1tr in next dc] seven times, 6ch, Next Rnd: 1dc, miss 1dc, dc to
sl st in top of 3ch to join, sl st up 2ch 3 sts before marker, miss 1dc, 1dc,
of first 6ch-lp of round – 8 6ch-lps. move marker up, 1dc, miss 1dc, dc
Rnd 3: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 4tr in to 3 sts before marker, miss 1dc,
6ch-lp, [5ch, 5tr in next 6ch-lp] 1dc – 4 sts dec.
seven times, 5ch, sl st in top of 3ch Rep last rnd a further four times
to join, sl st across 2 sts – 40tr, – 152dc.
8 5ch-lps. Weave in any remaining ends.

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 FINISHING
Make a lining twice the depth of
the bag plus 5cm/2in and as wide
as the bag plus 4cm/1½in.
Fold fabric in half and make a
French seam along each side.
Sew across hem of fold for
4 S
2.5cm/1in at a right angle to
accommodate shaping at base of C
the bag. Fold top of the bag opening
down by 2.5cm/1in and seam. 3
T
Turn lining so seam is inside
the bag.
Sew lining bag to hem of bag D
through crochet seam. 2
1
Pin top of lining in position just D
under elongated stitches
at opening.
Turn excess back down and hem.
Sew
4 top of bag evenly around Slip stitch
last row of dc before the Chain
elongated stitches.
3
Catch the points where motifs
Treble
meet at the side seam to the seam
of the bag at the sides. Double crochet
2
1 Starting at a point near the
handle, thread ribbon in and out Double treble

of sets of three quadruple stitches.

Tie in a bow, securing with a few
stitches if necessary, and
trim the ribbon at a END

jaunty right angle.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

Nordic-
MATERIALS PATTERN NOTES
● Stylecraft Special DK, When working with more than two
100% acrylic, colours, change to the new yarn on

inspired
100g/295m/322yds the last pull through of the last
Yarn A: Graphite 1063 x 1 ball stitch in the first colour working 1tr
Yarn B: Gold 1709 x 1 ball as folls: Using yarn A, yrh, insert
Yarn C: Silver 1203 x 1 ball hook in next st, yrh and pull

Blanket
Yarn D: Grey 1099 x 3 balls through, yrh pull through 2 loops,
● 4mm hook using yarn B, yrh and pull through
last 2 loops.
TENSION
BY HELDA PANAGARY Exact tension is not essential for BLANKET
this design. START Using 4mm hook and
This modern take on a granny stripe yarn A, loosely work
MEASUREMENTS 122ch.
blanket uses a tapestry crochet technique Finished blanket is approximately Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk
to add pops of colour. 250 x 200cm/98 x 79in. and in each ch to end, turn – 121dc.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in first
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY st, [miss 2 sts, 3tr in next st] to last
Helda is hopelessly devoted to 3 sts, miss 2 sts, 2tr in last st, turn.
yarn. See how she transforms it Row 3: 3ch, 3tr in space between
into modern crochet designs at 3tr cluster of previous row, [3tr in
her blog, www.heldasland. each sp] to end, work 1tr in third of
blogspot.co.uk. 3ch, turn.
Row 4: As Row 2.
SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS Row 5: As Row 3.
Picot: 3ch, make a slip stitch into Row 6: With yarn A, 3ch, work 1tr
first chain. changing to yarn B on last pull
Picot cluster: (2tr, make a picot, through, working in the space
2tr) all in next stitch. between 3tr clusters of previous

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row work 3tr in yarn B changing Work 21 rows in pattern as
to yarn A on last pull through, set using yarn D.
cont in this way working 3tr in
yarn A, 3tr in yarn B to end of row, Rows 40–60: Work Rows 6–13
ending with 2tr in yarn A, turn. twice, then Rows 6–10 once,
Row 7: Work in yarn B as Row 2, using yarn D instead of yarn A
crocheting over the strands of (three stripes of pattern
yarn A from previous row. repeat worked).
Row 8: With yarn C, 3ch, work 1tr Work 21 rows in pattern as set
changing to yarn B on last pull using yarn D.
through, working in the space
between 3tr clusters of previous Rows 82–94: Work Rows 6–18
row work 3tr in yarn B changing once using yarn D instead of
to yarn C on last pull through, yarn A (two stripes of pattern
cont in this way working [3tr in repeat worked).
yarn C, 3tr in yarn B] to end of Work four rows in pattern as
row, ending with 2tr in yarn C, set in yarn D.
turn. Fasten off yarn C. Row 99: 1ch, dc in each st to end.
Row 9: As Row 3 using yarn B. Fasten off.
Row 10: As Row 6.
Row 11: As Row 3 using yarn A. BORDER
Row 12: As Row 2 using yarn A. Worked along two shorter edges.
Row 13: As Row 3 using yarn A. Using 4mm hook, join yarn D in
Row 14: As Row 6 using first dc, 3ch, 1tr, Picot (see Special
yarns A & B. Stitch Patterns), 2tr in next st,
Row 15: As Row 2 using yarn B. *miss 2 dc, 1 Picot cluster (see
Row 16: As Row 8 using Special Stitch Patterns); rep from *
yarns C & B. to end. Fasten off.
Row 17: As Row 3 using yarn B.
Row 18: As Row 6 using FINISHING END
yarns D & B. Weave in all ends.

Floral
Accessories
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER

This simple motif is the ideal way to

use up small oddments of yarn. Use it
to decorate hairclips, brooches, or even
the collar of a summer dress.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY

Small Flower Tracey Todhunter is a knitwear
● Eden Cottage Yarns yarnlings designer specialising in
4ply pack, 5 x 5g/19m/21yds homewares and small accessories.
Small Leaf Visit her website at www.
● DMC Natura Just Cotton 4ply, grannycoolcrochet.com.
50g/155m/169yds
Shade: Green Valley 14 x 1 ball FLOWERS
Large Flower & Leaf START Make 6ch, join with sl st
● DMC Woolly, 100% Merino to make ring.
wool, 50g/125m/136yds Rnd 1: 10dc in ring, sl st into
Shade: Mauve 063 x 1 ball first dc.
Shade: Green 082 x 1 ball Rnd 2: 5tr in next dc, (sl st in next
● 2.75mm hook for 4ply yarn, dc, 5tr in next dc) four times,
3.5mm hook for DK yarn finish with sl st in same place as
● Brooch backs, barrette blanks sl st on Rnd 1.
and hairclips Fasten off yarn. Weave in ends.
● Buttons and beads to embellish
● Embroidery floss for leaves LEAF
(optional) Make 8ch.
Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from hk,
YARN ALTERNATIVES 1htr in next ch, 1tr in next ch, 1dtr
Any 4ply or DK yarn can be used in each of next 2 ch, 1tr in next ch,
here. These flowers use small 1htr in next ch, 1dc in last ch, 1ch
amounts of yarn so you can use (this does not count as st), then
oddments from your stash. cont along underside of
foundation ch, 1dc in first ch, 1htr
TENSION in next ch, 1tr in next ch, 1dtr in
Exact tension is not essential for each of next 2 ch, 1tr in next ch,
this project. 1htr in next ch, 1dc in last ch, join FINISHING Sew buttons to centre of each
round with sl st in next st. Sew buttons or beads to the centre flower (one on each side).
MEASUREMENTS Fasten off yarn. Weave in ends. of your flowers and arrange on
The flower sizes vary according to If desired, small running your chosen brooch back or Space flowers evenly along each
yarn used. 4ply yarns make stitches can be added to each hairclip (use photos for inspiration). edge of scarf and sew
flowers approximately 3cm/1¼in leaf to imitate veins (see photos Stitch in place using a needle and into place. END
in diameter. as a guide). cotton thread. Weave in ends.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● Louisa Harding Noema,
75% cotton/20% acrylic/
5% polyamide,
50g/120m/131yds
Shade: Swift 24 x 5 balls
● 4mm hook
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any yarn weight you
like but you will need at least
600m of yarn to make a shawl of
this size. A variegated or multi-
coloured yarn is recommended.

TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this design.

MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 190cm/75in.
Depth at deepest point:
60cm/23¾in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies Baes is a crochet addict
who prefers to “let the yarn do
the talking”. View more of her
designs at www.ravelry.com/
designers/annelies-baes-vicarno.

PATTERN NOTES
3ch at the beginning of a row
counts as 1tr.
5ch at the beginning of a row
counts as 1dtr, 1ch.

SHAWL
START With 4mm hook, 4ch.
Row 1: (RS) (4tr, 1ch,
1tr) in fourth ch from hook, turn
– 6tr.
Row 2: (WS) 5ch, (1tr, 4ch, 1tr) in
1ch-sp, turn – 2tr, 1dtr.
Row 3: (1sl st, 3ch, 4tr) in 4ch-sp,
(4tr, 1ch, 1dtr) in 1ch-sp, turn
– 9tr, 1dtr.
Row 4: 5ch, (1tr, 4ch, 1tr) in
1ch-sp, (1tr, 4ch, 1tr) between
next two 4tr-groups, turn
– 4tr, 1dtr.
Row 5: (1sl st, 3ch, 4tr) in first

Flame Shawl
4ch-sp, 4tr in next 4ch-sp, (4tr,
1ch, 1dtr) in 1ch-sp, turn
ADD TO THE STASH – 13tr, 1dtr.
Buy this cotton blend yarn from Row 6: 5ch, (1tr, 4ch, 1tr) in
BY ANNELIES BAES www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
1ch-sp, (1tr, 4ch, 1tr) between
each of next two 4tr-groups, turn
This sideways shawl is a relaxing project to – 6tr, 1dtr.

hook, and the perfect “on-the-go” design. Row 7: (1sl st, 3ch, 4tr) in first
4ch-sp, 4tr in every foll 4ch-sp,
(4tr, 1ch, 1dtr) in 1ch-sp, turn
– 17tr, 1dtr.

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 Row 8: 5ch, (1tr, 4ch, 1tr) in Row 93: (RS) (1sl st, 3ch, 3tr, 2ch,
1ch-sp, (1tr, 4ch, 1tr) between 1sl st, 1ch) in every 4ch-sp, (1sl st,
each of next two 4tr-groups, turn 3ch, 3tr, 2ch) in last 1ch-sp, 1sl st
– 8tr, 1dtr. in fourth ch.
Rows 7 & 8 form pattern. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Rep these two pattern rows
until shawl is desired length, FINISHING
making sure to leave enough yarn Weave in all ends.
for final row. (Sample shown is Block shawl and allow END
made of 92 rows.) to dry naturally.

93 final row

93 final row

7
7

5
5
8
8
chain 6 3
chain 6 3
tr tr 4 4
dtr dtr
2 2 1 1
4tr in 1st 4tr in 1st

3tr in 1st
3tr in 1st
slipstitch

Stashbusting
slipstitch

Rug
BY ALI CAMPBELL

This stylish rug is a great way to use up

all those odd balls of DK rattling around
in your yarn stash!

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS start, to plan out the colour

● DK yarn of any fibre graduations. You can mix fibre
Approximately 2–2.5kg in total types as long as they machine
● 9mm hook wash at the same temperature.

TENSION To vary the size of the rug, start

Exact tension is not crucial for with any odd number of chains,
this design. plus two for the turning chain/
first treble.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Ali loves teaching crochet and RUG
designing unique patterns. See START With 9mm hook and
www.gethookedoncrochet.co.uk three strands of yarn,
for more information. work 133ch.
Row 1: 1tr in third ch from hook
SPECIAL STITCHES and in each ch to end, turn
Raised treble front (rtrf): Insert – 132 sts
hk around post of next st from Row 2: 2ch (counts as st here and Fasten off and sew in ends. foundation row or the last row
front to back to front, yoh, pull throughout), 1rtrf (see Special facing. Fold three strands of yarn
through lp, complete tr as normal. Stitches), [2rtrb (see Special FINISHING in half, so that a loop forms at the
Raised treble back (rtrb): Insert Stitches), 2rtrf] to end, turn. Using more of your DK yarn stash, top. Put hook into the stitch of the
hk around post of next st from Row 3: 2ch, 1rtrb [2rtrf, 2rtrb] to make three strand tassels rug, where you want the tassel
back to front to back, yoh, pull end, turn. as follows. placed. Hook yarn loop through
through lp, complete tr as normal. Row 4: Rep Row 3. Use the width of a DVD case and the rug then put the tail ends of
Rows 5 & 6: Rep Row 2. wind six strands, each strand of a the strands through the loops.
PATTERN NOTES Rows 7 & 8: Rep Row 3 different yarn colour, around the Pull gently to secure.
Worked with three strands of yarn Rows 9 & 10: Rep Row 2. case about thirty times. Then
held together throughout. Continue to work two rows as slide the yarn off and cut once at Continue to work along the top
Choose any three colours and Row 3 followed by two rows as the bottom, cutting through all and the bottom of the rug,
when one runs out, knot together Row 2 for a further 57 rows or strands at once. spacing evenly. Tassel the
the next colour and continue. until rug is the desired length, sides of your rug too END
Group your colours before you ending on a Row 2. Hold the rug with either the if required.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS first making sure that the body

● Drops Safran, 100% cotton, and feet rest flatly on a surface so
50g/160m/175yds the piece can stand. Then sew on
Yarn A: Orange 28 x 1 ball the thighs to finish the back legs.
Yarn B: Off White 18 x 1 ball Add stuffing before completing
Yarn C: Light Brown 22 x 1 ball the join.
● 3mm hook
● Scraps of black yarn To help create the shape of the
● Toy stuffing animal, tacking sewing stitches are
● Wool pins used to hold the pose.
● Yarn needle
REBECCA THE FOX
YARN ALTERNATIVES START HEAD & BODY
You can use any 4ply weight yarn With 3mm hook and
to achieve a similar effect. yarn A, make an adjustable loop.
Work 6dc in loop.
TENSION Rnd 1: 2dc in each st around – 12dc.
Exact tension is not required for Rnd 2: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six
these designs. Make sure the times – 18dc.
tension is tight enough to ensure Rnd 3: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six
that no stuffing can escape. times – 24dc.
Rnd 4: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six
MEASUREMENTS times – 30dc.
Fox is approximately 10cm/4in Rnd 5: [4dc, 2dc in next st] six
high and 10cm/4in wide. times – 36dc.
Squirrel is approximately 10cm/4in Rnds 6–8: Dc around.
high and 7cm/2¾in wide.
Rnd 9: [4dc, dc2tog] six times
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY – 30dc.
Sarah is a knitting and crochet Rnds 10–12: Dc around.
designer who lives in Birmingham. Rnd 13: [3dc, dc2tog] six times
You can follow her journey on her – 24dc.
blog www.knitsnotperfect. Rnds 14–16: Dc around.
blogspot.co.uk, Facebook page or Rnd 17: [2dc, dc2tog] six times
Twitter @knitsnotperfect. – 18dc.

Rebecca
Rnds 18–20: Dc around.
PATTERN NOTES Rnd 21: [1dc, dc2tog] six times
The fox and squirrel’s body, head – 12dc.

and Bithiah
and legs are made using the same Rnd 22: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six
pattern instructions in different times – 18dc.
coloured yarn. Stuff Body with toy stuffing.

BY SARAH REED When working body parts in Rnd 23: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six
rounds, work 3sl sts before times – 24dc.
Make friends with our adorable fastening off to help make the
piece more circular.
Rnd 24: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six
times – 30dc.
garden creatures, Rebecca the fox Rnds 25–29: Dc around.
For the fox’s ears, place the inner Rnd 30: [3dc, dc2tog] six times
and Bithiah the squirrel. ear on top of the outer ear keeping – 24dc.
the last stitch of both pieces on the Rnd 31: [2dc, dc2tog] six times
hook, and then work dc around – 18dc.
the edge in orange. Drop the yarn Rnd 32: [1dc, dc2tog] six times
B stitch in the first dc worked. – 12dc.
Stuff Head with toy stuffing.
ADD TO THE STASH The arms and front legs are
Buy this pure cotton yarn from initially made in rounds but Rnd 33: Dc2tog around – 6dc.
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk towards the end, rows are used to Fasten off.
make a flat part to help attach the
arms or front legs. SNOUT
With 3mm hook and yarn A,
The pattern involves making back make an adjustable loop.
legs that have two components. Work 6dc in loop.
There is a circular part which is the Rnd 1: Dc around – 6dc.
thigh of the animal and a cylinder Rnd 2: 2dc in each st – 12dc.
which is the foot. Sew the foot on Rnds 3 & 4: Dc around.

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Rnd 5: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six Row 19: Dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog, Rnd 2: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 20: [2dc, dc2tog] three times
times – 18dc. 1ch, turn – 3dc. times – 18dc. – 9dc.
Rnds 6 & 7: Dc around. Row 20: Dc2tog, 1dc, 1ch, turn Rnd 3: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 21: Dc around.
Fasten off. – 2dc. times – 24dc. Rnd 22: [1dc, dc2tog] three times
Row 21: Dc2tog – 1dc. Rnds 4 & 5: Dc around. – 6dc.
OUTER EAR Fasten off. Fasten off. Rnd 23: Dc around.
Make two Rnd 24: Dc2tog around – 3dc.
With 3mm hook and yarn A, 6ch. FRONT LEGS BACK FOOT Rnd 25: Dc around.
Row 1: Miss first ch, 1dc in each Make two Make two Fasten off.
ch to end, 1ch, turn – 5dc. With 3mm hook and yarn A, With 3mm hook and yarn A,
Row 2: Dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog, 1ch, make an adjustable loop. make an adjustable loop. FINISHING
turn – 3dc. Work 6dc in loop. Work 6dc in loop. Weave in any loose ends on each
Row 3: Dc2tog, 1dc, 1ch, turn – 2dc. Rnd 1: [1dc, 2dc in next st] three Rnd 1: 2dc in each st – 12dc. part of Body. Line up and pin snout
Row 4: Dc2tog – 1dc. times – 9dc. Rnds 2–15: Dc around. to front of face and sew in place.
Do not fasten off yarn A, leave Rnds 2–15: Dc around. Lightly stuff. Remove pins.
last st on hook. Lightly stuff. Rnd 16: Dc2tog around – 6dc.
Fasten off. Using wool pins attach ears to
INNER EAR Cont in rows: head and sew with yarn needle.
Make two Row 16: 7dc, 1ch, turn – 7dc. TAIL Ears are in line with centre of last
Work as for Outer Ear using yarn B Row 17: Dc2tog, 3dc, dc2tog, With 3mm hook and yarn A, round of dcs worked.
and leaving last st on hook. 1ch, turn – 5dc. make an adjustable loop.
Row 18: Dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog, Work 6dc in loop. Using scrap black yarn and yarn
Place Inner Ear in front of Outer 1ch, turn – 3dc. Rnd 1: 2dc in each st – 12dc. needle, sew on eyes approx 3 sts
Ear. Using yarn A join together, Row 19: Dc2tog, 1dc, 1ch, Rnds 2–5: Dc around. apart. Black wool covers 2 sts in
working dc around edge through turn – 2dc. Rnd 6: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six width and one in height.
both pieces, and working 3dc in Row 20: Dc2tog – 1dc. times – 18dc.
each corner. Fasten off. Rnds 7–15: Dc around. Line pointed end of chest with
Fasten off, weave in loose ends. Rnd 16: [4dc, dc2tog] three times centre and follow underside of
BACK LEG – 15dc. snout and front of chest. Sew in
CHEST Make two Rnd 17: Dc around. place and fasten off.
With 3mm hook and yarn B, 6ch. With 3mm hook and yarn A, Rnd 18: [3dc, dc2tog] three times
Row 1: Miss first ch, 1dc in each make an adjustable loop. – 12dc. Using black yarn embroider nose
of next 5 ch, 1ch, turn – 5dc. Work 6dc in loop. Rnd 19: Dc around. on centre of snout. Nose is 2 sts in
Rows 2–18: Dc to end, 1ch, turn. Rnd 1: 2dc in each st – 12dc. Change to yarn B. width and one in height.

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Embroider a line just under the for back legs as for Rebecca Fox. Rnd 1: 2dc in each st around Using wool pins attach ears to
nose in the centre. – 12dc. head with flat side facing out,
ARMS Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around. near fastened off edge and
Place body on a flat surface. Line Make two Fasten off. approx 2 rows apart. Sew in place
up back feet on side of body so With 3mm hook and yarn C, with yarn needle.
that they support the body. Leave make an adjustable loop. Work TAIL
about 2cm/¾in sticking out of 6dc in loop. With 3mm hook and yarn C, Place body on a flat surface. Line
front of body and sew back in Rnd 1: [2dc, 2dc in next st] twice make an adjustable loop. up back feet on side of body so
place. Once secured line up and pin – 8dc. Work 6dc in loop. that they support the body. Leave
thighs above foot. Once you are Rnds 2–8: Dc around. Rnd 1: 2dc in each st around about 2cm/¾in sticking out of
happy sew them on, remembering – 12dc. front of body and sew back into
to stuff them before the end. Cont in rows: Rnd 2: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six place. Once secured line up and pin
Row 9: 6dc, 1ch, turn – 6dc. times – 18dc. thighs above foot. Once you are
Place front legs on front of body Row 10: Dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog, Rnds 3–40: Dc around. happy sew them on, remembering
either side of chest. Pin to hold in 1ch, turn – 4dc. Rnd 41: [1dc, dc2tog] six times to stuff them before the end.
place and sew. Before closing up Row 11: [Dc2tog] twice, 1ch, – 12dc.
the shoulder add stuffing to help turn – 2dc. Stuff lightly. Place arms on front of body either
maintain shape. Row 12: Dc2tog – 1dc. side of chest. Pin to hold in place
Fasten off. Rnd 42: Dc2tog around – 6dc. and sew. Stuff arms before closing
Draw a piece of yarn through back Fasten off. up shoulder to help maintain
foot, two front paws and other EARS shape. Draw a piece of yarn
back foot to hold pose of fox. Turn Make two FINISHING through two front arms.
work to back and on centre of With 3mm hook and yarn C, 3ch. Weave in loose ends on each part
bottom sew tail. Curl tail around Row 1: Miss first ch, 1dc in each of body. Fold top 5cm/2in down to create
body of fox and sew using tacking of next 2 ch, 1ch, turn – 2dc. curve at start of tail. Sew tail into
sts on foot to secure. Rows 2 & 3: 2dc, 1ch, turn. Place snout on front of Squirrel’s position and fasten off.
Fasten off, weave END Row 4: Dc2tog – 1dc. face, in centre on lower half of face.
in loose ends. Dc around edge of ear, working Turn work to back and on centre
3dc in each corner. Using scrap black yarn and yarn of bottom side attach tail. Tack on
BITHIAH THE needle, sew eyes approx 5 sts a couple of places to body to help
START SQUIRREL SNOUT apart. Black wool covers 2 sts in hold shape.
With 3mm hook With 3mm hook and yarn C, width and 2 sts in height. Sew
and yarn C, make Head, Body, make an adjustable loop. nose approx 2 sts in width and 1 st Fasten off and weave END
thighs of back leg and back feet Work 6dc in loop. in height on end of snout. in loose ends.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

Floral Cushions
MATERIALS 4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
● Bergère de France Ideal, required to obtain tension.
40% wool/30% acrylic/
30% polyamide, MEASUREMENTS
BY CAROLINE EDEN 50g/125m/136yds To fit 30 x 30cm/12 x 12in
Yarn A: Vannerie 316 x 12 balls cushion pads.
This pretty cushion set uses a combination (3 per cushion)
● Sirdar Cotton DK, 100% DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
of appliqué and surface crochet to bring the cotton, 100g/212m/232yds Caroline has been enjoying
garden indoors all year round. Yarn B: Citrus 531 x 1 ball crochet for ten years and draws
● Sirdar Country Style 4 Ply, inspiration from her love of the
40% nylon/30% wool/ Peak District. Find her online at
30% acrylic, 50g/226m/247yds www.crochetscarves.co.uk.
Yarn C: Blueberry 647 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Sage Green 428 PATTERN NOTES
x 1 ball These designs use tambour method
Yarn E: Black 417 x 1 ball surface crochet – the yarn is below
Yarn F: Bakewell 621 x 1 ball the fabric, and the hook on top.
Yarn G: White 412 x 1 ball Pull a loop up through the fabric,
● 3mm & 4mm hooks then pull up another loop further
● 16 buttons (four per cushion), along, forming a chain effect.
18mm/¾in
● Stitch markers Use diagrams as a guide to the
● Four cushion pads, flower layout – enlarge on a
30 x 30cm/12 x 12in photocopier if needed.
● Yarn needle Floral designs are worked between
Rows 9 and 37 of basic cover.
TENSION
Work 15 sts and 14 rows in basic Turning chain at beginning of row
cover pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/ counts as st.

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 DAFFODIL PETAL TRUMPET

chain stitch
2 6 5
slip stitch
2 1 4 3
double crochet (dc)
1 double crochet increase 1
dc back loop only (BL)
dc front loop only (FL)

half treble crochet (htr)

treble crochet (tr)

start
end

BASIC COVER Row 1: 3ch, tr into each st to 2dc in corner st then along final blo] three times, 2dc in last st, sl st
START With 4mm hook and end, turn. side work 3dc over four row ends to join – 11 sts.
yarn A, 52ch. Row 2: 2ch, 1tr in space between of dc patt, 1dc in each row end of Do not fasten off, but continue
Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from hook sts to end, 1tr in last st, turn. tr patt, join to ch with sl st, turn. with petals.
and in each ch to end, turn – 50 sts. Rows 3–25: Rep Row 2. Rnd 2: 1ch, dc around, working 3dc
Row 2: 2ch (counts as st here and in each corner st, join to ch with sl st. PETALS
throughout), 1tr in space between Work Button Band as folls: Fasten off. *5ch, 1dc in second ch from hk,
each st (not into the st) to end, 1tr Row 26: 1ch, 1dc in top of each st 1htr, 2tr, sl st in next 2 sts (one
chain stitch
in last st, turn. to end, turn. FINISHING petal made); rep from * five more
Last row forms pattern row. Row 27: 1ch, 1dc to end, turn. With WS outside fold cover over times, working last sl st in bottom

slip stitch
Rows 3–60: Rep Row 2, placing
markers at Rows 9, 37 and 45.
Row 28–30: Rep Row 27.
Fasten off.
at marked Row 45 and FC line
ensuring Button Band and
of first petal.
Do not fasten off, but continue
Buttonhole Band overlap. with trumpet.
double crochet
Row 61: 1ch, 1dc in top of(dc)
each st BORDER Buttonholes should be uppermost
to end, turn. With WS facing, and Button when RS out. TRUMPET

double crochet increase

Rows 62–64: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
Row 65: (Buttonhole) 1ch, 3dc,
Band to left, join yarn to
foundation chain.
Sew edges together.
Turn cover RS out, sew buttons
Sl st down to Rnd 1 of Base.
Rnd 3: Work 1dc in flo visible
[3ch, miss 3 sts, 10dc] three times, Rnd 1: Working along side edge into position. from Rnd 1, turn – 7 sts.
dc back loop only (BL)
3ch, miss 3 sts, 4dc. work 1ch, 1dc in each row end of tr Secure, weave in and END Rnd 4: 1ch, 7dc, join to ch with
Fasten off. patt, 3dc over four row ends of dc trim all ends. sl st to form a circle, turn.

dc Work
front loop only (FL)
Floral design between
patt, 2dc in corner st, 1dc in each
st across Button Band edge, 2dc in SPRING
Rnd 5: 1ch, 7dc, join to ch with
sl st, turn.
marked Rows 9 and 37 then corner st, 3dc over four row ends START DAFFODIL Rnd 6: 1ch, [2dc in next st, 1dc]
continue with basic cover of dc patt along edge, 1dc in each Make seven three times, 2dc in last st, sl st to
half treble crochet (htr)
instructions below. row end of tr patt, 3dc over four With 4mm hk and yarn B, 4ch, ch to join – 11 sts. Fasten off.
row ends of dc patt, 2dc in corner sl st to first ch to form a ring.
With RS facing, working in st. Cont across Buttonhole Band Rnd 1: 1ch, 7dc in ring, join to ch LEAVES
treble
bottomcrochet (tr)chain,
edge of foundation working 3dc, 3dc in 3ch-sp, [10dc, with sl st – 7 sts. Make three in each length
1dc flo to end, turn – 50 sts. 3dc in 3ch-sp] three times, 3dc, Rnd 2: 1ch, [2dc blo in next st, 1dc With 3mm hk and yarn D, 30 (40,
start Row 37

end

DAFFODIL
Row 9

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POPPY CENTRE
Make five
With 3mm hk and yarn E, 3ch, sl st
to first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 5dc in ring, join to ch
with sl st – 5 sts.
Rnd 2: 1ch, 2dc in each st, join to
ch with sl st – 10 sts.
Rnd 3: 1ch, [dc2tog] five times
– 5 sts.
Leave length of yarn to thread
through Rnd 3 and pull to form
a “ball”. Sew in centre of large
flowers.

SMALL POPPY
Make four
With 3mm hk and yarn F, 4ch, sl st
to first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 5dc in ring, join to ch
with sl st – 5 sts.
Rnd 2: 2ch, 1htr in base of first ch,
2htr in next 5 sts, join to ch with
sl st – 11 sts.
50)ch, sl st in second ch from hk, appropriate tr and anchor with with sl st – 7 sts. Rnd 3: 3ch, [1htr, 1sl st, 1htr, 1tr]
1sl st, 3dc, 4htr, 15 (25, 35)tr, 3htr, 1dc, work 3tr over vertical post of Do not fasten off, continue twice, 1htr, 1sl st, 1htr, join to third
2dc. Fasten off. st, 1tr along horizontal row of st. with petals. ch with sl st. Fasten off.
Using diagram and photos as a Fasten off.
guide, pin daffodils into place. POPPY PETALS Using diagram and photos as a
Starting from base of plant, lay With 3mm hk and yarn E, using Make four guide, pin poppies into place.
seven leaves to meet up with tambour method (see Pattern Row 1: 3ch, 1tr in base of first ch, With 3mm hk and yarn D,
flower heads. Notes), surface crochet pot onto 2tr in next st, turn – 4 sts. surface embroidery to form
Position last two leaves as desired basic cover. Row 2: 2ch, 1tr in base of t-ch, 2tr stems/grass.
and sew in position with one in next 3 sts, turn – 8 sts. Secure, weave in and END
thread of same yarn. With 3mm hk and yarn D, surface Row 3: 1ch, 1htr in rem 7 sts (one trim all ends.
Sew daffodils in position. crochet stems from flowers to petal made).
Fasten off and secure, END top of pot. Fasten off leaving 6cm/2¼in WINTER
weave in and trim all ends. Secure, weave in and END of yarn. START CHRISTMAS ROSE
trim all ends. Make five
SUMMER With RS facing, rejoin yarn at next With 3mm hk and yarn B, 3ch, sl st
START LAVENDER AUTUMN st on left of petal just made. to first ch to form a ring.
With 3mm hk and START LARGE POPPY Make another three petals Rnd 1: 1ch, 4dc in ring, join to ch
yarn C, use diagram and photos as Make five the same. with sl st – 4 sts.
a guide for positioning and length With 3mm hk and yarn F, 4ch, sl st Use yarn lengths from Row 3
of Lavender flowers. to first ch to form a ring. and sew to 1ch on Row 3 of petal Change to yarn G.
Join thread around post of Rnd 1: 1ch, 7dc in ring, join to ch Row 37 on left. Rnd 2: 1ch, 2dc in base of t-ch,

Row 37

POPPIES

LAVENDER
Row 9
Row 9

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 1 1
NEXT PETAL
1
STEM

chain stitch SMALL POPPY LARGE POPPY

Christmas Rose - Base and 1 Petal

slip stitch Le
d 1 Petal double crochet (dc) Leaf 2
3
double crochet increase 3
2
half treble
chain stitchcrochet (htr) 1 1
slip stitch
treble crochet (tr) 1
double crochet (dc)
double treble crochet (dtr)
half treble crochet (htr)
double treble decrease
treble crochet (tr)
start
end 3
3

[3dc in next st] four times, join to

ch with sl st – 14 sts. 1
1 Rnd 3: 1ch, [2dc in next st, 2dc]
four times, 2dc in next st, 1dc, join 4
4 to ch with sl st – 19 sts.
Rnd 4: 2ch, [2htr in each of next
3
3 4
2 sts, 2htr] four times, 2htr in each 2
2 2 sts, 1htr, join to ch with
of next 1
sl st –1 29 sts. 3
Do not fasten off, but continue
with petals. 2 2
NEXT PETAL
ROSE PETALS
Row 1: 2ch (counts as st), 2tr in 1
each of next 4 sts, 1htr, turn STEM
– 10 sts. CHRISTMAS ROSE CHRISTMAS ROSE LEAF
Row 2: 2ch (counts as st), 2tr in
each of next 8 sts, 1htr, turn
chain stitch
BASE AND ONE PETAL

– 18 sts.
Row 3: 1ch (counts as st), 3dc, slip stitch
and use the length of yarn from With 3mm hk and yarn D, surface Row 2: 2ch, 2tr, tr2tog, turn
2htr, 1tr, 1dtr, trtr2tog, 1dtr, 1tr, Row 3 to join. crochet stems from flowers to – 4 sts.
2htr, 4dc. double crochet (dc) bottom of circle. Go back over this Row 3: 2ch, 1tr, tr2tog, turn
Fasten off leaving 6cm/2¼in With 4mm hk and yarn A, using with Crab st. – 3 sts.
of yarn. diagram and photos as a guide, Row 4: 2ch, tr2tog.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn at next half treble crochet
surface crochet 19cm/7½inLEAVES (htr) Fasten off.
chain stitch
st on left of petal just made.
Make four more Rose Petals
diameter circle on basic cover.
With yarn E, work 1dc over
Use diagram and photos as a guide
(Row 1 is attached to top of stem).
Sew Christmas roses into position.
Secure, weave in and
the same.
slip stitch treble crochet (tr)
first circle. Row 1: 3ch, 4tr over vertical post trim all ends. END
Slightly overlap completed petals Pin Christmas roses into place. of stem, turn – 5 sts.
start
double crochet (dc) CHRISTMAS
Row 37

end ROSE

double crochet increase

half treble crochet (htr)

treble crochet (tr)

double treble crochet (dtr)

double treble decrease

Row 9

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS around tr just made, tr in missed

● Drops Paris, 100% cotton, st (Fig B).
50g/75m/82yds
Yarn A: Mustard 41 x 12 balls FIRST SIDE
Yarn B: Brown 44 x 1 ball START BOTTOM
● 4.5mm hook With yarn A, 61ch.
● Two pieces cotton rope, Row 1: (RS) Dc in second ch from
12mm/½in diameter, hook and in each ch across, turn
61cm/24in long – 60dc.
● Two corrugated plastic strips, Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
4 x 43cm/1½ x 17in around any stitch to mark Row 1
● Yarn needle as right side.
Rows 2–6: 1ch, dc in each dc
TENSION across.
Work 16dc and 18 rows/rnds to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using BODY
4.5mm hook, or size required to Row 1: 4ch (does not count as a
obtain tension. st), turn; miss first 3dc, work rqtrf
Work 18 sts and 6 rows in pattern (see Special Stitches) around each
to measure 11.5 x 11.5cm/4½ x of next 3dc, working in front of
4½in using 4.5mm hook, or size last 3 rqtrf made, work rqtrf
required to obtain tension. around each of 3 missed dc, miss
next 3dc, work rqtrf around each
TENSION SWATCH of next 3dc, *working in front of
With yarn A, 17ch. last 3 rqtrf made, work rqtrf
Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook around each of 3 missed dc, miss
and in each ch across, turn – 16dc. next 3dc, work rqtrf around each
Rows 2–18: 1ch, dc in each of next 3dc; rep from * across,
dc across. working in front of last 3 rqtrf
Fasten off. made, work rqtrf around each of
Swatch should measure 10 x 10cm/ first 2 missed dc, yoh four times,
4 x 4in. insert hook from front to back
around post of third missed dc,
MEASUREMENTS yoh and pull up a loop (6 loops on

Twill Weave
Finished bag is 45.5cm/18in hook), (yoh and draw through
wide and 33cm/13in high, 2 loops on hook) four times
excluding handles. (2 loops on hook), yoh twice,
insert hook in last dc of previous

Tote
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY row (already worked into), yoh and
NT Maglia is an Italian crochet pull up a loop (5 loops on hook),
designer working on beautiful (yoh and draw through 2 loops on
Lake Como. Her colourful hook) twice, yoh and draw
BY NT MAGLIA designs combine traditional through all 3 loops on hook, turn.
stitches with unusual yarns and
This classic tote design combines fanciful embroidery patterns. Row 2: 4ch (counts as first st),
Visit her website at miss first st, dtr in next 2 sts, *miss
a striking colour with a woven www.ntmaglia-crochet.com. next 3 sts, work rqtrb (see Special
stitch pattern. Stitches) around each of next 3 sts,
SPECIAL STITCHES working behind last 3 rqtrb made,
Raised quadruple treble front work rqtrb around each of
(rqtrf): Yoh four times, insert 3 missed sts; rep from * across to
hook from front to back around last 3 sts, dtr in last 3 sts, turn.
post of st indicated (Fig A, left), Row 3: 4ch (does not count as
yoh and pull up a loop (6 loops on a st), miss first 3 sts, work rqtrf
hook), (yoh and draw through around each of next 3 sts,
2 loops on hook) five times. *working in front of last 3 rqtrf
Raised quadruple treble back made, work rqtrf around each of
(rqtrb): Yoh four times, insert 3 missed sts, miss next 3 sts, work
hook from back to front around rqtrf around each of next 3 sts; rep
post of st indicated (Fig A, right), from * across, working in front of
This intricate design is taken
yoh and pull up a loop (6 loops on last 3 rqtrf made, work rqtrf
from Terrific Totes by
NT Maglia (Leisure Arts,
hook), (yoh and draw through around each of first 2 missed sts,
£8.99), available from 2 loops on hook) five times. yoh four times, insert hook from
www.thegmcgroup.com. Cross St (uses next 2 sts): Miss front to back around post of third
next st, tr in next st, working missed st, yoh and pull up a loop

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 FIG A

FIG B

(6 loops on hook), (yoh and draw Rows 2–12: 1ch, dc in each dc

through 2 loops on hook) four across, turn.
times (2 loops on hook), yoh
twice, insert hook in last dtr of Row 13: (Inc) 1ch, dc in first dc,
previous row (already worked 2dc in next dc, dc in each dc across
into), yoh and pull up a loop to last 2dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in
(5 loops on hook), (yoh and draw last dc, turn – 11dc.
through 2 loops on hook) twice, Rows 14–37: Repeat Rows 2–13
yoh and draw through all 3 loops twice – 15dc. Rnds 4–8: 1ch, dc in each dc Fold piece matching tops of dc on
on hook, turn. Rows 38–48: 1ch, dc in each around, join with sl st to first Row 7 with free loops of
Rows 4–14: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 dc across. dc, turn. beginning ch.
five times; then repeat Row 2 Fasten off. Rnd 9: (Turning ridge) 3ch, working Working through both layers,
once more. around first tr, tr in dc before joining miss first 7 sts and join yarn B with
Fasten off. Repeat on opposite end st (beginning Cross St made), work sl st in next st; sl st in each st
of Bottom. Cross Sts around, join with sl st to across to last 7 sts, leave
SECOND SIDE With yarn A, sew Side Bands first tr, turn – 75 Cross Sts (150tr). remaining 7 sts unworked.
BOTTOM to each Body. Rnds 10–15: 1ch, dc in each st Fasten off.
Row 1: With WS of First Side around, join with sl st to first dc.
Bottom facing and working in free BORDER Fasten off, leaving a long end Repeat for second Handle.
loops of beginning ch, join yarn A Rnd 1: With RS facing, join yarn A for sewing.
with dc in first ch, dc in each ch with dc in first dc of Side Band; Using photo as a guide for
across, turn – 60dc. *dc in each dc across Band, dc in HANDLE placement, sew first and last 6 sts
Rows 2–5: 1ch, dc in each each st across Body; rep from * Make two at each end of Handle across
dc across. once more; join with sl st to first With yarn B, 81ch. Rnds 3–8 of Border, leaving
dc, turn – 150dc. Row 1: (RS) Dc in second ch from centre 14cm/5½in between
BODY Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as first tr, now hook and in each ch across, turn ends (having joining row of each
Work same as First Side. and throughout), working around – 80dc. Handle toward the other).
first tr, tr in dc before joining st Note: Mark Row 1 as right side.
SIDE BAND (beginning Cross St made), work Rows 2–7: 1ch, dc in each Fold Border to wrong side along
Row 1: With right side of Bottom Cross Sts (see Special Stitches) dc across. turning ridge (Rnd 9).
facing, join yarn A with dc in end around; join with sl st to first tr, do Encasing corrugated plastic strips
of first row; work 8dc evenly not turn – 75 Cross Sts (150tr). Place one length of cotton rope on each side of Body, sew
spaced across end of rows, turn Rnd 3: 1ch, dc in each tr around, down the centre of the wrong side sts on last row of Border END
– 9dc. join with sl st to first dc, turn. of piece. in place to sts on Rnd 2.

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 CALENDAR DOLLS BY THE CRAFTY RAMBLER

We’re pleased to introduce the next three dolls in our adorable new design series
– the pretty autumn trio of Daisy, Hazel and Catherine.

MATERIALS Use a stitch marker to note start of Rnd 34: [8dc, 2dc in next st] Secure and cut thread. These ends
● Crochet cotton No 8 yarn in rounds, do not join rounds but work around – 30dc. will be covered up by the hair.
colours as specified for each doll in continuous spirals moving marker Rnds 35 & 36: Dc around.
● 1.75mm hook up each time. Rnd 37: [4dc, 2dc in next st] ARMS & SLEEVES
● Stitch marker around – 36dc. Refer to individual pattern to see if
● Dollmakers’ needle BASIC DOLL Fasten off and weave in ends (unless alternative sleeve is needed. It is
START BASE individual pattern says otherwise). easier to fit Arms and Sleeves
TENSION Using same colour as Fold in half lengthwise with colour before the Body is stuffed.
Exact tension is not important for Body and appropriate sized hook join at centre back and with
this design – simply aim for a dense make an adjustable ring. contrasting sewing thread, run a ARMS
finished fabric that will not let Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring, gently line of tacking stitches down the Make two
stuffing show through. tighten ring, then with this tail held centre from crown to Base (this With Flesh or Glove coloured yarn
Designs can be made in any weight over the next few sts to save sewing will be removed later). Then stuff and leaving a 15cm/6in tail, 11ch.
yarn, simply adjust the hook size to later, work Rnd 2 as folls: Head only. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
suit as follows, or to match your Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 12dc. hook and each ch to end – 10dc.
own tension: 3mm for DK weight Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] FACE Fasten off leaving a 15cm/6in tail.
yarn, 2mm or 2.5mm for 4ply yarn, around – 18dc. EYES
1.75mm or 2mm for crochet cotton. Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] around Using long dollmakers’ needle and POSITION ARMS
– 24dc. three strands of black embroidery Each arm will have a bend for the
MEASUREMENTS Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] around thread, locate points halfway down elbow, so decide which way they
Finished dolls are approximately – 30dc. head and 5 sts either side of centre. are to face before attaching then
8cm/3¼in high, without legs. Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st] around Pass needle down through the top mark position of arm one row down
– 36dc. ** of the head and out of first eye from Head and Body colour join and
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Fasten off, weave in ends and spot and back up in next space third hole from centre. Using long
The Crafty Rambler taught herself set aside. towards centre. dollmakers’ needle, thread one of
to crochet from a library book at Wrap yarn round needle three the lengths through third hole and
a young age, and loves creating HEAD times and gently pull through. up through head to the top.
amigurumi designs and giving Using Flesh coloured yarn work as This is the base for the eye. Using With second thread, pass needle
each doll its own personality. for Base to **. same two holes work a couple of through fifth hole from centre and
Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] around straight stitches easing above and up through top of head, one or
PATTERN NOTES – 42dc. *** below the base stitch until the eye two spaces apart from each other.
Instructions are given first for the Rnds 8–16: Dc around. looks good and repeat for second Gently ease the threads so that
basic doll design, then detailed Rnd 17: [5dc, dc2tog] around – 36dc. eye. Take thread back up through the arm fits easily (she won’t like
instructions are given for each Rnd 18: [4dc, dc2tog] around – 30dc. top of head and secure, do not her arms being yanked!).
individual doll – September, October Rnd 19: [3dc, dc2tog] around – 24dc. cut thread. Secure with a knot and cut.
and November – referring back to the Rnd 20: [2dc, dc2tog] around – 18dc.
basic doll design as needed. Feel free Rnds 21 & 22: Dc around, change MOUTH SLEEVES
to adjust yarn colours as desired, to Body colour on last dc of last rnd. Decide what sort of face you want Make two
especially for hair and flesh shades. – happy, sad or cheeky? For a Note: If working a different
BODY smile, work as follows: Using same colour for the Cuff, change colour
For a neat colour change, work the Rnds 23 & 24: Dc around. yarn as eyes, pass needle back on Row 6 before working 2ch.
last stitch of one colour until you Rnd 25: [5dc, 2dc in next st] around down through top of head to a With Sleeve coloured yarn and
have 2 loops left on the hook, drop – 21dc. position slightly off centre and half leaving a 15cm/6in tail, work 8ch.
the old colour, wrap the new Rnds 26 & 27: Dc around. way up between eyes and neck. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook
colour round the hook and pull this Rnd 28: [6dc, 2dc in next st] Bring the needle up and across and each ch to end, turn – 7dc.
new colour through both loops of around – 24dc. five spaces and up one row (this Rows 2–5: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
the old colour. Knot tails of old and Rnds 29 & 30: Dc around. gives a slightly crooked grin). Row 6: 1ch, dc to end, do not
new colour together and crochet Rnd 31: [7dc, 2dc in next st] around Pass the needle back up through turn, 2ch, working in ends of rows,
over these tails for a few stitches – 27dc. top of head. Check you (and she!) work 7dc down one side only.
and then cut to neaten. Rnds 32 & 33: Dc around. are happy with the look. Fasten off leaving a 15cm/6in tail.

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Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st] Embroider daisies on dress in

around – 48dc. Pink and Lilac, finishing each one
Rnds 9–11: Dc around. so that the spare yarn does not
Rnd 12: 28htr, 20dc. show through.
Rnd 13: 28htr, sl st in next st. Stuff Head only and embroider face.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Attach Arms.

POSITION HAIRPIECE SLEEVES

Place on Head with half trebles at With Pale Mauve, 7ch.
the back and at Row 7 of Head at Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
the front, this should leave the half hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn
trebles at the nape of the neck. – 6dc.
Sew in place using sewing tail leaving Row 2: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog,
START last row of Hairpiece free, the hair turn – 4dc.
will be attached to this row later. Row 3: 1ch, [dc2tog] twice, turn
– 2dc.
HAIR Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Using Hair coloured yarn, decide Sew Row 3 of Sleeve over, and
on length and style of hair and either side of, top of Arm then
measuring twice the length and a bit Row 1 of Sleeve either side of Arm
extra of each strand, cut 48 lengths. onto Dress, ensuring a slight
Note: If doll is wearing a hat, the “puff” to Sleeve.
Hair will be attached to the last row Secure and weave in yarn or feed
of the Hairpiece all the way round spare yarn to top of Head.
or to the front and crown area of
the Hairpiece if the doll is wearing Attach Base in Pale Mauve,
a smaller cap, tiara or flower ring. working through both loops of
POSITION SLEEVES rows of Base, one either side of Refer to individual pattern. Dress and Base, stuffing as you go.
Fold Sleeve in half, sew along centre mark. Feed dollmakers’ Attaching hair to last row, fold Work 2dc in each dc.
seam and work a few stitches on needle and thread up through each strand in half (at this point Fasten off and weave in yarn.
the edge so that the tails of yarn Body and top of Head. you may wish to split each strand Attach Legs and Shoes.
are opposite each other. Holding Body, pull threads so that to give a wavy and looser texture, Embroider small Pink or Lilac daisy
Slip over arm (to make this easy Base is pulled up, creating a dent this takes time but is worth it). on Shoes.
attach a piece of thread to the (but not squashing Head and Body). With top of Head facing you and
end of the arm and with a needle, Knot threads and fasten off. Feet away from you, insert HAIR
thread this through the Sleeve crochet hook through both loops Work Hairpiece in Pale Yellow
until the arm comes out of the SHOES of one dc of last row of Hairpiece and attach to head as in basic
Sleeve and then remove the Make two and using the right length of hair doll pattern.
thread) with seam towards centre With Shoe coloured yarn make an for that dc, loop hair over hook With same colour, work hair in
front of Body, attach to the Body adjustable loop. and pull through, pass the two last row of Hairpiece as in basic
in the same way as the arm. Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in loop, gently ends through the loop and gently doll pattern.
tighten ring, then with this tail ease to tighten the knot. To style hair, separate fringe from
ATTACH BODY TO BASE held over the next few sts to save Repeat all the way round rest of hair (do not cut yet),
Sometimes there are other sewing later, work Rnd 2. and style and cut hair END style into a long bob, cut to
workings to do before the Base is Rnd 2: 2dc in each st to end – 12dc. as required. length, cut fringe.
attached, if this is so the individual Rnds 3–7: Dc around.
pattern will say so. Fasten off leaving sewing tail. SEPTEMBER DAISY HAIR BAND
Catching both loops of each dc of START For Daisy, our pretty With Green, work enough ch to
bottom of Body and both loops of POSITION SHOE Michaelmas doll, you fit around crown of Hairpiece and
each dc of Base, and stuffing as Attach a length of Shoe coloured will need yarn in the following leaving “ribbon” tails dropping
you go, work a row of 36dc. The yarn to end of Leg and feed this colours: Flesh, Pale Mauve, Lilac, down at back of Head.
individual pattern will tell you if down through Shoe, securing Pink, Green and Pale Yellow. Cutting yarn close to each end,
more is needed. with a couple of “invisible” sts. set aside.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Work the Base as basic doll in
LEGS With sewing tail of Shoe, thread Lilac yarn. DAISIES
Make two through one loop of each dc at Work the Legs as basic doll in Make three each in Pale Mauve
With Leg coloured yarn and the top of Shoe. Pink yarn. and Pink, make four in Lilac
leaving a 20cm/8in tail, work 20ch. Gently pull to close over Leg and Work the Head and Arms as basic Make an adjustable ring, [5ch, sl st
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook secure with a couple of sts. doll in Flesh yarn. in ring] five times – 5 petals.
and each ch to end, turn – 19dc. Fasten off and weave in end. Work the Body and Shoes as basic Gently ease starting tail to close
Fasten off leaving a 20cm/8in tail. Repeat for second Shoe. doll in Pale Mauve yarn. ring, secure, without cutting feed
ending tail through centre hole to
POSITION LEGS HAIRPIECE HEAD & BODY Back, do not cut yarn.
On Base of doll, mark centre front. Using Hair coloured yarn work as Work Head in Flesh and Body in Attach Daisies to Hairband with a
Position Legs on first and second for Head to ***. Pale Mauve as basic doll. 3ch gap between each one in

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Lilac, Mauve, Pink sequence Rnd 33: Change to Hazel but do
ending with the fourth Lilac, not cut Red (leave at front), with
feeding each tail one either side of Hazel 1dc blo around.
Hairband chain. Rnd 34 to end: Work as basic doll
Secure and cut close to knot so working in both lps.
that these don’t show when Fasten off Hazel and weave
Hairband is on Head. in ends.
With Green, sew Hairband to
crown of Head, leaving “ribbons” Pick up Red yarn, 1ch, sl st in flo of
to drop down loosely. each st in Rnd 33.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
BUNCH OF FLOWERS Stuff Head only and
Make three or five embroider face.
With Green, 13ch, leave last ch on
a holder and leave long tail for ROLL NECK
finishing. With Red, 7ch.
With flower colour, insert hook in Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk
ch on holder, wrap flower yarn and in each ch to end, turn – 6dc.
around hook and pull through, 5ch, Rows 2–18: 1ch, 1dc blo to
sl st in Green ch. Remove holder end, turn.
and work four more “petals” into Row 19: 1ch, dc to end, do not
Green ch, sl st in ch to finish. turn, 2ch, 1dc in each row end of
Cut yarn leaving a sewing tail one side only.
and pull both flower tails through Fasten off, sew up side seam,
to back. ease roll neck up Body and sew in
place at point of colour change.
Working at back of flower, gently Fasten off and weave in ends.
ease Green tail to close loop, rep Roll neck down.
with both flower tails.
Separate tails, lay Green tail up Attach Base in Hazel, stuffing as
the flower, work first half of a you go working a rnd of dc
knot with flower tails, lay Green through all lps.
tail down over this knot, complete Work one more round in dc. BERET 1dc in each of next 2 ch, 3dc in
second half of knot. This secures Fasten off and weave in ends. With Green, make an last ch, pm in last dc – 11dc.
Green tail. adjustable ring. Rnd 2: 2dc, 2dc in each of next
Weave down through stem and Attach Arms, Sleeves and Legs. Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc in ring – 8dc. 3 sts, 3dc, 2dc in each of next
cut close. Cut flower tails close to Attach Shoes or make Walking Gently pull tail to tighten ring. 2 sts, 2dc in marked st, pm in last
knot. This ensures the back looks Boots as folls: Working over tail to secure work dc – 17dc.
as good as the front! as folls: Rnd 3: 2dc, [1dc, 2dc in next st]
WALKING BOOTS Rnd 2: [2dc in next st] eight times three times, 3dc, [1dc, 2dc in next
With Flesh yarn, wrap Hands With Hazel, 6ch. – 16dc. dc] twice, 1dc, 2dc in marked st,
around bunch of flowers Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from hk Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] eight pm in last dc – 23dc.
and secure, weave yarn END and in next 3 ch, 4dc in last ch, times – 24dc. Rnds 4–13: Dc around, moving
up through Arm to hide. turn and work back along bottom Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] eight marker up at end of each rnd.
of foundation ch working 1dc in times – 32dc. Row 14: 6dc, turn.
OCTOBER next 3ch, 3dc in last ch – 14dc. Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] eight Row 15: 1ch, 6dc, turn.
START Hazel likes nothing Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around. times – 40dc. Row 16: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 4dc,
better than walking Rnd 4: 3dc, [dc2tog] three times, Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st] eight 2dc in next st, turn – 8dc.
through rustling autumn leaves 5dc – 11dc. times – 48dc. Row 17: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 6dc,
on a cold sunny day! To make her, Rnd 5: 3dc, dc3tog, 5dc – 9dc. Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] eight 2dc in next st, turn – 10dc.
you will need yarn in the Rnds 6 & 7: Dc around. times – 56dc. Rnds 18 & 19: 1ch, dc around.
following colours: Flesh, Red, Fasten off and weave in ends. Rnds 8–16: Dc around. Row 20: 1ch, dc2tog, 6dc,
Hazel Brown, Yellow, Green, Stuff Foot only. With Red Rnd 17: [5dc, dc2tog] eight times dc2tog, turn – 8dc.
Grey, Purple and Orange. embroider bootlaces. Attach – 48dc. Row 21: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc,
to Leg as for Shoe in basic Rnd 18: Dc around. dc2tog, turn – 6dc.
Work the Base and Shoes as basic doll pattern. Fasten off, sew Beret to Head. Row 22: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc,
doll in Hazel yarn. dc2tog changing to Purple on last
Work the Arms as basic doll in HAIR RUCKSACK pull through of last dc.
Green yarn. Work Hairpiece in Orange and Move marker at end of each rnd Working around flap and
Work the Legs and Sleeves as attach to head as in basic as indicated. rucksack opening, starting on
basic doll in Red yarn. doll pattern. With Yellow, 5ch. middle edge of flap, work 1dc in
With same colour, work hair in Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from hk each dc and row end, sl st in first
HEAD & BODY last row of Hairpiece and style. and in each of next 2 ch, 3dc in st, then work 4ch or 6ch for
Work Head in Flesh and Body in If Hazel is having a fringe, cut last ch, turn and work back along buckle strap.
Red yarn as basic doll until Rnd 32. this last. bottom of foundation ch working Cut yarn close to ch.

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SIDE POCKETS one third way along tube then rep

Make two on other side.
With Yellow, 6ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from STRAP
hook and in each ch to end, turn With Grey, 35ch.
– 5dc. Fasten off and sew to Binoculars.
Rows 2–5: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Put Strap around neck and
Row 6: 1ch, dc to end, do not turn, sew hand around
1ch, work 3dc in each corner and Binoculars with Red END

1dc in each dc and row end, work to secure.

around pocket, sl st in first dc.
Fasten off, leaving sewing tail. NOVEMBER
Sew Pockets to sides of Rucksack START Catherine loves lots of
about three rows up from firework fun and toffee
bottom, with a little give in them apples, yum, yum! To make her,
so Hazel can put something in! you will need yarn in the following
colours: Flesh, Blue, Yellow, Red
SHOULDER STRAPS (or other shoe colour), Silver and
Make two Red-Brown.
With Yellow (or trim colour), 21ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk Work the Base and Sleeves as
and in each ch to end. basic doll in Blue yarn.
Fasten off leaving sewing tail. Work the Arms and Legs as basic
Locate centre back of Rucksack, doll in Yellow yarn.
position Straps to either side of Work the Shoes as basic doll in
this line at about Rows 10–13 and Red or alternative colour yarn.
stitch in place.
Position other end of straps to HEAD & BODY
rear of Side Pockets at Row 3 and Work Head in Flesh and Body
sew in place. in Blue.
Stuff Head only and
BREAST STRAP embroider face.
With same colour as Shoulder Attach Arms and Sleeves.
Strap, 6ch, fasten off leaving Embroider three Yellow buttons
a tail. down centre of coat starting With same colour, work hair in Fasten off and thread yarn
Put Rucksack on Hazel and sew about four rows down from last row of Hairpiece and style. If through rem sts, close gap and
Breast Strap across Shoulder colour change, or work 4ch in you want a fringe, cut this last. secure.
Straps at front to stop bag falling Yellow and sew in a circle for each Sew side seam.
off, just as in real life! button. SCARF Make a pom-pom in Blue or
With Yellow, 61ch. Yellow by wrapping yarn around a
BINOCULARS PATCH POCKETS Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk pen a few times, secure and trim
EYE PIECE Make two (optional) and in each ch to last ch, 4dc in at top of Hat.
Make two With Blue, 4ch. last ch, turn and work back along Turn up brim and place on head.
With Grey and smaller sized Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk foundation ch working 59dc, Secure with a few invisible sts.
hk, 7ch. and in each ch to end, turn – 3dc. work 2dc in last ch, sl st to first dc.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk Row 2: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Fasten off. Knot small tassels at SPARKLER
and in each ch to end, turn – 6dc. Row 3: 1ch, 3dc, do not turn, 2ch, the ends in Blue. Cut five or six lengths of Silver
Rows 2–4: 1ch, dc to end, turn. working down side work 1dc in Wrap around neck and allow to varying from 2–4cm/¾–1½in,
Row 5: 1ch, dc to end, do not each row end 2ch, 1dc in each “fly out” to one side. set aside.
turn, 2ch, 1dc in each row end, foundation ch, 2ch, work 1dc up With Silver, 9ch, with hk in last ch,
2ch, 1dc in each dc, 2ch, 1dc in each row end, 2ch, sl st to next dc. POM-POM HAT folk one of the set aside lengths in
each row end, 2ch, sl st to first dc. Fasten off leaving a sewing tail. With Yellow, 21ch. half and place on hk and pull
Fasten off leaving a tail. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from through last ch, wrap both ends
Roll into a tube and stitch. Position Pockets two or three hook and in each ch to end, turn of length around hk and pull
rows up from edge of Body with – 20dc. through (do not worry if ends do
EYE PIECE CONNECTOR a 4dc or 5dc gap between. Neatly Row 2: 1ch, dc blo to end, turn. not match).
With Grey and smaller sized hk, sew sides and bottom of Pocket Rep last row for 45 more rows or Rep with all rem cut lengths,
6ch. with Blue. until piece fits round Head. gently easing last ch closed and
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hk Using Blue attach Base with a Row 48: 1ch, dc blo to end, do secure running “tail” down
and in each ch to end, turn – 5dc. round of dc, stuffing as you go. not turn, 2ch, 1dc in each “valley” through handle, cut this tail and
Row 2: 1ch, dc to end. Attach Legs and Shoes. hole (this will be obvious), turn starting tail close to end.
Fasten off leaving a tail. – 24dc over 48 rows. Using Yellow (or glove colour)
Sew Connector to tubes, feeding HAIR Row 49: 1ch, [dc2tog] to end, wrap one Hand around
handle end of hook through one Work Hairpiece in Red-Brown and turn – 12dc. Sparkler and neatly END
tube, sew one end of Connector attach to head as in basic doll. Row 50: 1ch, [dc2tog] to end – 6dc. secure in place.

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Crochet
Howto

Helda Panagary’s
Van Gogh Scarf (issue Crochet is a craft that often
86) uses vintage-look
yarn and a simple looks deceptively hard – all
floral motif to create
a big impact that twisting and looping
and pulling of yarn! But
once you’ve got the
hang of a few simple
movements, you’ll find
it’s easy to work all the
stitches you need, meaning you can make anything
from simple granny motifs to complex garments
worked in elaborate stitch patterns.
Claire Montgomerie has put together this great
guide to all the crochet basics. From stitches to
slip knots, tension, abbreviations, working in the
round and more, our guide will take you through
everything you need to know to make a start on
your new favourite hobby. Claire’s number one tip
is to practise the chain stitch before you move on
to anything else, as once you’ve got the hang of
creating smooth, even chains, you’ll find it easy
to move on to all the other techniques. If at any
point you feel as if you have lost your hold, go back
to those comforting lengths of chain until your
confidence returns.
Crochet is a wonderful hobby that can give you
many hours of pleasure as well as beautiful finished
makes, so turn the page to get started today!

TEACH
YOURSELF
How to hold the work,
chains, double TURN THE PAGE FOR ALL
& treble crochet, YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
slip stitch

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 THE BASICS GETTING STARTED
To crochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook SLIPKNOT CHAIN
and yarn in a relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This
will also ensure that your tension is even and accurate. There A slipknot creates the first Most crochet projects begin
are two main ways of holding the hook and two main ways loop on the hook. with a length of chain. This is
to tension the yarn. You can choose whichever combination the perfect stitch to practise
feels more natural for you, or a variation on these. your hold and tension with.

HOLDING THE HOOK

1 Make a loop in the yarn

around 10–20cm/4–8in from
KNIFE GRIP PENCIL GRIP the end. Insert hook through 1 Holding just the hook with
Hold the hook in your Hold the hook in your loop, catch the back strand point up in your dominant
dominant hand as you dominant hand as you of yarn and pull it through to hand, and the yarn in the
would a knife. would a pencil. the front. other, grip the slipknot
with the yarn holding hand.
Work a yarn round hook
(yrh or yoh) by passing the
HOLDING THE YARN hook in front of the yarn,
under and around it.

2 Pull the ends of the yarn to

FOREFINGER MIDDLE-FINGER secure the knot around the
METHOD METHOD hook, but not too tightly or
Wrap the ball end of the yarn Wrap the ball end of the it will be hard to pull the first
around the little finger of yarn around the little finger loop of chain through.
your opposite hand, under of your opposite hand and
the next two fingers and over over the other fingers. Hold 2 Roll the hook round in
the forefinger. Hold the work the work steady with your your fingers towards you
steady with your middle forefinger and thumb, then to catch the yarn and pull
finger and thumb, then raise your middle finger through loop on hook.
raise your forefinger when while you are crocheting to TOPTiPabcdgg One chain made.
working to create tension. create tension.

The action of working

stitches causes a
Working TOPTiPabcdgg
constan t rolling of the

left-handed
hook in your fingers;
hold the hook pointin g
up when performing
To croch e t le ft-h and ed, It doesn’t ma t te r
if your the yrh, then roll it
simply do the opp osit e to sti tch es te nd tow
ar ds round towards you
.
the righ t-h and ed hol ds be in g sli gh tly tig
ht or to point down when
Hold a mirror up to any ev en a lit tle loose;
you ar e pulling through the
p ic ture in this gu ide
to ai mi ng for an ev loops so that you 3 Ensuring the stitches
en te nsion
see how to wor k. th roughout to ac
hi ev e a don’t catch the hook are even – not too loose
pr of ession al fin ish in the stitches. or tight – repeat to make
.
a length of chain.

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THE MAIN STITCHES Rounds of simple dc

stitches are ideal for
amigurumi toys such
as Sarah Shrimpton’s
adorable Koala
(issue 87)

SLIP STITCH Double crochet stitches

(sl st) are perfect for making
A slip stitch is usually used to
join one stitch to another, or to amigurumi, while treble
join a stitch to another point.
It is generally made by picking
crochets are used to
up two strands of a stitch but create the classic granny
when used all over, you usually
only pick up the back loop. square design

DOUBLE CROCHET (dc)

The smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi.

1 Insert hook into st or chain 1 Insert hook into

required. Yarn over hook, as chain or stitch, front to
when you make a chain. Pull back. Yarn over hook
a loop through all stitches/ and draw through
loops/work on hook to finish stitch to front, leaving
slip stitch. you with two loops
on the hook. Yarn
round hook.

2 Draw through both

COUNTING loops to finish the
A CHAIN stitch. Double
crochet completed.
The right side of your chain is
the one that looks like a little
plait of “v” shapes. Each “v” is
a stitch and must be counted.
When you are working the
chain, you do not count the
HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr)
slipknot, but begin to count Slightly taller than a double crochet stitch, with a softer drape to the resulting fabric.
your chain when you pull
through the first loop. To count 1 Yarn over hook, insert
the chain afterwards you hook into st from front
count the slipknot as the first to back and draw loop
stitch, but not the loop on the through stitch only.
hook, or “working” loop. This gives you three
loops on the hook.
Yarn round hook.

2 Draw yarn through

three remaining loops
on the hook together
to complete half treble.

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Top crochet websites (tr)
Pull up final loop of last stitch to make it bigger
The tallest of the basic and cut the yarn, leaving enough of an end to
stitches, great for using within weave in. Pull end through loop, and pull up
more complex patterns. tightly to secure.

www.happyberry.co.uk
➻ Laura Eccleston’s colourful site is 1 Yarn round hook, insert hook
jam-packed with free patterns, video into stitch from front to back
tutorials, conversion charts and a blog and draw loop through stitch
where Laura shares pics and inspiration. only. This gives you three loops
COUNTING STITCHES
on the hook. Yarn round hook. Count the post or “stem” of each stitch from the
side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch.

Double crochet

www.twinkiechan.com
➻ Check out Twinkie Chan’s rainbow-filled
site for colourful and quirky designs that
2 Pull loop through two loops.
break the mould of traditional crochet. Two loops on hook. Yarn
round hook. Treble crochet

www.attic24.typepad.com
➻ For crocheted blankets head straight to
Attic 24 for Lucy’s simple-yet-gorgeous
designs, all made with simple stitches.

www.lovecrochet.com TOPTiPabcdgg
➻ LoveCrochet isn’t just a great value shop
for your yarn, hooks and patterns, it also has
a thriving Community section where you Try t o coun t your st it ches a t regu
can share projects and a blog full of tutorials.
lar
int erva ls, usua lly a t the end of
ever y,
or ever y othe r, row and esp ecia lly
www.ravelry.com a f t er an incr ea se or decr ea se row.
➻ A crochet and knitting community site It is b est t o try t o ca t ch any mist
with almost seven million members, Ravelry 3 Pull loop through the ake s
a s q uick ly a s p ossib le, a s this will
is your one-stop site for indie patterns, yarn remaining two loops to
mak e them muc h ea sier t o rect i fy!
information, forums and project galleries. complete treble, repeat to
end of row.

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USING THE STITCHES

Emma Du’s Heart
Blanket (issue 86)
features special stitches
such as standing
trebles and extended
treble crochet
WORKING WORKING
INTO A CHAIN STRAIGHT
When working into a chain, you need When working straight, you need to
to miss out the appropriate number turn your work at the end of a row
of chain stitches called for with your and then work a turning chain (t-ch)
particular stitch (see the information to the height of your intended stitch
on turning chains, to the right). Now so that you can continue working
insert the hook from front to back into along the next row. This chain often
the next chain, under the top loop of counts as the first stitch of the
the chain. Yarn over and draw a loop row and each type of stitch uses a
through to the front of the chain. different number of chain stitches
for the turning chain.

Sometimes you are

asked to work into a
space or chain space.
To do this, simply
WORKING INTO insert your hook into
WHICH LOOP? With htr and taller stitches, you now the hole underneath
Crochet stitches are always worked miss out the first stitch of the row,
through both loops of the next stitch then work into every following stitch. the chain and complete
(this looks like a “v” on top of the stitch), This is because the turning chain is
unless the pattern tells you otherwise. tall enough to count as the first stitch the stitch normally
itself, so is counted as the first stitch of
the row. This also means that you must
remember to work the last stitch of a
row into the top of the previous row’s
turning chain.

KEEPING
STRAIGHT EDGES
Knowing which stitch to work into when
working straight can be a problem for
Sometimes a pattern will ask you to work beginners, because the turning chain
only through one loop of the stitch. To has such a role to play. If you don’t know
work through the front loop only (flo), which stitch to work into after making
insert your hook under the front loop of your turning chain, simply unravel back
the next stitch, then bring it out at the WORKING to the last stitch from previous row and
centre of the stitch, then complete. To insert a thread or stitch marker into that
work through the back loop only (blo),
INTO A SPACE stitch. Make your desired turning chain
insert your hook through the centre of Sometimes you are asked to work then miss out the stitch with the thread
the stitch, then under the back loop to into a space or a chain space. To in (except with dc stitches), as your
the back, then complete the stitch. do this simply insert your hook into turning chain now counts as the first
Sometimes you are even asked to work the hole underneath the chain, then stitch of the row. Once you have worked
in between the stitches. In this case, complete your stitch normally. across all stitches in the row, you must
ignore the top loops of the stitch and remember to put a stitch into the top of
insert your hook between the posts of This is similar to working into a ring, the previous row’s turning chain, as this
adjoining stitches. as shown on page 94. also counts as a stitch.

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 Beginner WORKING IN THE ROUND
books we When working in the round, instead of working backwards and forwards along the work,
turning at the end of each round, you simply work with the right side facing you at all times
recommend and you do not turn. When working in the round, you generally begin one of three ways:

WORKING WORKING INTO ADJUSTABLE

AROUND A RING A SHORT CHAIN RING
This method of working in You can create a smaller This method is also referred
the round creates a large hole in the centre of your to as the magic loop or ring,
hole at the centre of your work by working into a as it creates a round with
work. Its size is dependent chain as short as 2ch long. no hole at the centre. Here
on the length of chain used. it is demonstrated with
HOOKED double crochet.
Claire Montgomerie
(Parragon, £7.99)
This stylish book has a
beginners’ guide to crochet
stitches and techniques
with 20 gorgeous projects For double crochets, as in this
from scarves to stunning example, work 2ch. For htr
blankets and homewares.
you would work 3ch and for
Make a length of chain as trebles, 4ch.
required, then insert your Make a loop in your yarn, at
hook into the first chain stitch least 15cm/6in from the tail
you made. Yarn round hook. end. Insert hook through the
loop from front to back.

Insert hook into the top loop

ULTIMATE of the first chain as shown.
CROCHET BIBLE Yarn round hook.
Jane Crowfoot
(Pavilion, £25)
This reference is a great
addition to your shelf, Work a slip stitch to join,
packed with illustrated
creating a ring, and then Pull yarn though to front of
guides and patterns
work your turning chain loop and complete the stitch
from simple stitches to
advanced techniques. dependent on which stitch around the loop and the tail
you will be working into the end of yarn held double.
ring. Insert hook into the Complete the first stitch in the
centre of the ring and work chain as shown (illustrations
the first stitch into this ring. show dc, but can be any stitch).

BEGINNER’S GUIDE
TO CROCHET
Sarah Shrimpton
(David and Charles, £14.99)
Now work the required amount Work all the following stitches
Sarah’s guide is all about of stitches into the same chain. into the ring in the same way,
sharing her love of crochet, The sheer amount of stitches over the two strands of yarn
with each set of techniques Work required number of worked into one place will in the loop. Once all stitches
being followed by simple stitches into the centre of the cause them to fan out into a have been worked, pull the
patterns, building up to ring and join round with a slip round. Now join this round loose tail end of the yarn to
more complex designs. stitch. Do not turn, but continue with a slip stitch and continue close the ring and join the
the next row around the last. with the pattern. round with a slip stitch.

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SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION

Once you’ve learned simple shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment – and add
in different colours as you go with our simple technique. Make sure to check your tension first
though, or your finished piece could be completely the wrong size!

INCREASING JOINING IN TENSION/GAUGE

A NEW COLOUR
To join in a new colour (or a new ball
of the same colour), you can simply
fasten off the old yarn and then attach
the new colour with a slip stitch into the
top of the last stitch made. However,
for a neater join, you can also work the
colour change as follows:
To work an extra stitch, you simply
need to work into the same stitch more Work the last stitch in the colour you
than once. Work one stitch as normal. are using first, up to the final step, so
Insert hook into same stitch you’ve just that the stitch is unfinished. Pull the A tension swatch is used to
worked and complete another stitch. new colour through the loops on your ensure that you are working
One stitch increased. hook, completing the stitch and joining at the tension called for in the
the new colour at the same time. pattern. It is essential to check this,
otherwise your finished garment
DECREASING is likely to be the wrong size!
Working a new colour over
To decrease a stitch, you need to work double crochet Crochet a small square of just over
into two stitches without finishing 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in in the main yarn
them, then work them together. and stitch used in the pattern, then
count and calculate the average
amount of stitches per cm.

Chain a few more stitches and

work more rows than the tension
in the pattern suggests you’ll
need for this size. Once you have
completed the swatch, use a
For a double crochet (above), insert hook measuring tape or ruler, place
into next st, yarn over hook and draw a Working a new colour over some pins at 0 and 10 and take
loop through the stitch, but do not finish treble crochet some average measurements
the double crochet stitch as usual. Insert – count how many stitches and
hook into following st, yarn over hook and rows to 10cm at different points
draw a loop through the next st, so there over the swatch.
are three loops on the hook in total. Yarn
over hook and draw the loop through If you find you have more stitches
all loops on hook, drawing two stitches per cm than indicated in the
together. One stitch decreased. pattern, then your tension is too
tight and you need to work more
loosely. The best way to do this
is to increase the size of hook
Once you have joined in the new yarn, you’re using by a quarter or half
you can weave in the ends of both millimetre until the tension is as
yarns as you go, by holding them on close as you can get it. If there are
top of your stitches and working round fewer stitches than required, then
them as you work into the following you are crocheting too loosely,
stitches. Do this for at least 5cm/2in and you need to decrease the size
For a treble crochet, work a treble into the then cut the remaining ends. of hook used in the same way.
next stitch until the last step of the stitch,
two loops on hook. Do the same into the
following stitch, three loops on hook. Draw
TURN THE PAGE FOR CLUSTER STITCHES, TIPS AND A FULL GLOSSARY
through all three loops on hook to draw the
OF CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS, UK VS US TERMS AND HOOK SIZES
two trebles together. One stitch decreased.

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CLUSTERS
Clusters are groups of stitches worked into the same stitch, but rather than an increase,
they still only equate to one stitch overall. Clusters can be confusing to work, so here
TIPS ANDTRICKS
abcdgg
are the details of some of the main cluster stitches.

Working from
BOBBLE PUFFS a pattern
A bobble is a number of stitches A puff is a number of elongated half
(generally trebles), half finished and trebles worked into the same stitch
all worked into the same stitch. and then finished together, as follows: ➻ Once you have “cracked
Work each stitch until the last step, the code” and understand
omitting this final step. Once the desired the stitches’ abbreviations,
number of half finished trebles have a pattern becomes much
been completed, you will have one easier to read. Don’t read a
more loop on your hook than you have pattern fully before starting
half finished trebles. Yarn round hook, it as it may make it seem
then pull through all loops on hook to more complex, but do
complete the bobble. take a brief look through
to check if there any
abbreviations you are
POPCORNS 1 Yarn round hook, insert into next stitch, unfamiliar with. Consult
Popcorns are a number of complete pull a loop through the stitch and then the abbreviations tables
stitches worked into one stitch. pull it up to the height of all other stitches opposite before beginning.
in the row.
➻ Purchase yarn with the
same dye lot number on
the balls to avoid unwanted
colour changes and choose
light coloured yarn for
your first projects to make
sure that you can see your
stitches easily – this helps
prevent mistakes occurring.

➻ If you are attempting a

1 Once the sts are completed, remove your 2 Yarn round hook, insert into same project with multiple size
hook and insert back into the first stitch stitch, pull a loop through stitch and pull options, circle or highlight the
worked, then through the final loop. it up to the height of all other stitches instructions for the size you
in the row. Repeat this step the desired are making throughout the
number of times. pattern to avoid confusion.
The smallest size is listed first,
then all following ones inside
brackets, increasing in size
and separated by commas.

➻ Where a pattern has an

accompanying chart, use this
for reference, as it shows the
formation of the stitches as
they will be worked and can
help with tricky instructions.
2 Yarn round hook and pull through 3 Yarn round hook and pull through all
everything on the hook. Popcorn complete. loops on hook. Puff made. ➻ Finally, and most
importantly, for projects
that need to have a good fit,

Choose light-coloured yarn for your first few projects always check your tension by
swatching before you begin.
to make sure that you can see all of your stitches
easily – this helps prevent mistakes occurring
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ABBREVIATIONS A note
on... Hook sizes
Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout
➻ Hook sizes and their designations vary
alt · alternate etr · extended treble prev · previous from country to country. When following
bef · before est · established rem · remain(s); remaining the recommendations in a pattern or on
beg · begin(s); beginning fdc · foundation double rep(s) · repeat(s) a ball band, make sure to check which
size convention is being used.
bet · between crochet rev dc · reverse double
blo · back loop only flo · front loop only crochet CROCHET HOOK SIZES
ch(s) · chain(s) foll · follows; following rnd(s) · round(s)
ch-sp(s) · chain space(s) ftr · foundation treble RS · right side Metric (mm) UK US
cl(s) · cluster(s) crochet rtrf · raised treble front 0.60 14
cm · centimetre(s) g · gram(s) rtrb · raised treble back 0.75 12
cont · continue(s); gp(s) · group(s) sl · slip
1 11adjustable ring
continuing hk · hook sl st · slip stitch
1.25 7
dc · double crochet htr · half treble crochet sp(s) · space(es) sl st
dc2tog · work two dc htr2tog · work two htr st(s) · stitch(es) 1.50 6
together together t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) 1.75 5ch
dec(s) · decrease(s); inc(s) · increase(s); tog · together 2 14
decreasing; decreased increasing; increased tr · treble crochet
bl only
2.25 B/1
dtr · double treble crochet in · inch(es) trtr · triple treble adjustable ring
2.5 12 fl only
adjustable ring
dtr2tog · work two dtr lp(s) · loop(s) tr2tog · work two trebles 2.75 C/2
together m · stitch marker together sl st dc
3sl st 10
ea · each mm · millimetre(s) WS · wrong side ch
ech · extended chain nc · not closed yd(s) · yard(s)
3.25
ch fdc
D/3
edc · extended double patt · pattern yoh · yarn over hook 3.5
bl only 9 E/4
bl only htr
crochet pm · place marker yrh · yarn round hook 3.75 F/5
adjustable ring 4fl only
fl
only 8 G/6
tr
4.5
dc 7 7
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIERsl st 5dc 6 H/8
fdc dtr
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for thech 5.5
fdc 5 I/9
crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings. 6 4 J/10
bl only htr
htr
6.5 3 K-/101/2
trtr
UK TERMS US TERMS
fl only 7tr 2
Chain Chain
adjustable ring 8tr 0 L/11
Miss Skip dc rtrf
9 00 M /13
Slip stitch Slip stitch dtr
sl st fdc dtr
10 000 N/15
Double crochet Single crochet
ch 11.5 O
rtrb
Half treble crochet Half double crochet htr
Treble crochet Double crochet trtr
12 P
bl only trtr
Double treble crochet Treble crochet 15 Q
dc2tog
tr
Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet
fl only 20 S
adjustable ring rtrf
Raised treble back/front Back/front post dc rtrf tr2tog
sl st dc dtr

fdc rtrb tr3tog

ch rtrb
CHARTS KEY bl only htr
trtr
dc2tog puff
dc2tog
adjustable ring fl only tr rtrf tr2tog 3-tr cl
tr2tog
sl st dc
dtr tr3tog popcorn
ch rtrb tr3tog
fdc
puff
bl only htr puff linked tr
trtr dc2tog
fl only 3-tr cl
tr tr2tog 3-tr cl
dc rtrf
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dtr tr3tog popcorn
fdc
➻ FINAL THOUGHT

“Our team's creativity and passion makes

Black Sheep Wools special. I couldn’t imagine
anywhere else where a delivery makes
people squeal with excitement!”

SARA MULVEY
CREATIVITY AND PASSION
Sara of Black Sheep Wools chats about growing up in a family
business, and crocheters’ love of blankets and colour.

Black Sheep Wools is a family business – could Paul of Cherry Heart. The blanket is beautiful and
you tell us a bit about how it came to be? Sandra’s pattern was so clear and easy to follow that
My mum, Carol, set the shop up in 1983. Her sister it went crazy. Within a week we had crochet clubs as
Above: Sara Mulvey’s love of had a yarn shop and loved it. So my mum found far afield as South Africa taking part. I love the social
yarn led her to join the family premises in Culcheth, a village in Warrington, side of a CAL, I always join the Facebook group and
business five years ago.
sourced yarns from companies such as Lister, follow the photos on Instagram. We have plans for a
Below: Sandra Paul’s Spice Sunbeam and Emu and she never looked back. My couple more this year so watch this space!
of Life CAL, a workshop in
progress, and lovely yarns!
eldest brother Stephen (now our MD) soon joined
her and they set up shops across the north west. Do you find crocheters and knitters want
These have now all been consolidated into one huge different things from a yarn store? Yes, definitely.
Craft Barn, still in Culcheth and we also sell online Crocheters want colour and lots of it, it also tends
and at exhibitions across the country. to be more accessories and homeware whereas
knitting is still very much pattern and garment led.
How long have you worked in the business?
I joined Black Sheep five years ago after a 20-year How did you learn to crochet? I actually taught
career in advertising. However, as anyone whose myself. I’ve always knitted but crochet eluded
family has a business will tell you, Black Sheep was me. So I took a learn to crochet book on holiday
never far away. I was a Saturday girl as a teenager with me about four years ago. The European
and helped out at shows while I was at university. Football Championships were on, and Matt
I lived in London for a while and if there was ever watched it every night. So after the kids went to bed
a show on I was there helping to pack away. I was I cracked on. I started with a chain and came home
paid in yarn so I was always happy to help! with a cushion cover.

What do you think makes Black Sheep Wools What are your favourite yarns? It changes on
special? It’s our team without a doubt. Their a weekly basis. Currently I love Sirdar Cotton DK,
creativity and passion for what we sell makes us which gives great stitch definition, and Caron Simply
who we are. I couldn’t imagine anywhere else where Soft for blankets. However the one yarn I couldn’t
a delivery makes people squeal with excitement. live without and which has been a staple in my stash
We all love yarn and what you can do with it. We for years would be Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.
handpick all of our products to make sure we offer The colours are so beautiful and it feels incredible.
the best selection for our customers too and, after 30
years in the industry, we have superb relationships
with our suppliers too.

What are your most popular items? Gosh,

yarns come in and out of fashion so quickly it
changes every week. Stylecraft Mystique is flying
off the shelves as is James C Brett Stonewash.
Blankets are still most people’s go-to crochet
project and we produce lots of our own designs
and colour packs to complement them. These are
always incredibly popular.

You do a few crochet-alongs – could you tell us

about them? I love a good CAL! Our first was the Visit Black Sheep Wools online at
super successful Spice of Life, designed by Sandra www.blacksheepwools.com

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We are pleased to support the very Best of British yarns including WYS, John Arbon, Eden
Cottage, Wensleydale Sheep Shop, Ewe & Ply, Jamieson’s of Shetland, Baa Ram Ewe, Jamieson
& Smith, UK Alpaca, Erika Knight, Garthenor, Wendy Ramsdale, Wendy Traditional Aran,
Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran and our own SMD Alpaca, all available at SMD Knitting.