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 CONTENTS

14 Modern Rustic Coasters 20 Lemon Squ-easy 26 Mobile Phone Holder

Squares

32 Penny Pot Plant 38 Betty Jean Cowl 44 Yuri the Yeti

ARTICLES
8 Selling What You Make
50 Introducing Our Tech
Editor: Tegan Shepherdson
120 Getting to Know: Zac Doar
132 Yarn Weights
134 Common Crochet Stitches
135 Common Terminology
136 Conversion Chart
138 Stockists
56 Unforgettable Pocket 62 Giant Ripples Blanket
Scarf

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68 Koala-Tea 74 Sunflower Mini Bag 80 Tulips

88 Greta the Greyhound 94 Wynter Bear 100 The Winter Rain Jumper

108 Cluster of Flowers 125 Little Cow Pal

Coverlet

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 TOP
TIPS

WHAT YOU MAKE

A quick guide to get you started!

WORDS BY JENNY ENGLAND

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“Wow, your crocheted dolls are just
gorgeous! You should sell them …”
Comments like these can really make
you think about the idea of selling what
you make. Whether you have only taken
up crochet as a hobby fairly recently
or you’re an experienced crafter who
hasn’t sold anything before, selling your
crochet items can depend on what you are
making, the expectations you might have
financially, whether it will be satisfying
creatively speaking, or maybe you have
always wanted to give it a go but don’t
know where to start.

There are a number of factors involved

when selling anything handmade that
need to be considered in order for you
to be successful. What all these factors
boil down to is simply understanding the
difference between selling commercial
products and selling anything made
by hand. Today’s market is constantly
swamped with new products and
everywhere we turn, someone is trying to
sell us something. What they are trying to
convince us to buy may appeal because
they are on sale or part of a current fad. The
commercial market is all about volume and
therefore these items are made as cheaply
as possible to gain maximum profit.
Handmade items are labour-intensive, so
unfortunately it’s not as easy to make a
profit if that’s what you’re aiming for.

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 QUALITY DESIGN 1. Follow current trends. Anything geared
Often the difference between commercial Design is another important factor. to current market trends will be easier
products and handmade ones is quality If you have never given any serious and maybe quicker to sell.
which, as well as originality, is a vital factor consideration to design, then now is the 2. Are suitable as gifts. There are many
in being able to sell anything easily. But time to start. There are no hard and fast times of any year when customers will
what is quality? A quality product has been rules to design these days, but if you flip be looking for specific gifts, such as
made with skill, care, attention to detail through the pages of any magazine or look Mother’s and Father’s Days, Easter, and
and safety (especially for baby toys). The around online, you may get some design of course Christmas. However, people
ultimate goal for any maker is to create ideas that are currently trending and these are always on the lookout for birthday,
quality items regardless of whether they items will be more likely to sell. wedding or retirement gifts among
are destined for sale, to donate to a charity, many others throughout the year.
given to friends or family or for personal WHAT TO SELL 3. Are practical. When the economy is tight
use. Getting some dedicated customers So, what to sell? First and foremost, or potential customers are budgeting,
who come back time and again and spread your small business venture (if that anything with a practical use may be
the word about your work definitely is what it develops into) will be more more appealing.
depends on it. Quality is related to value- satisfying and successful in the long run if 4. Are original. There is no point duplicating
for-money, so if someone is happy to pay you sell items you enjoy making. anything that can be bought cheaply. It
a little extra for a handmade item, it’s the After that, it’s worth considering whether always pays to offer something different.
quality that they’re prepared to pay for. your pieces: 5. Are well designed and competently made.

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PRICING
Pricing can be tricky and few makers have
confidence in pricing their handmade
pieces when they begin. Unfortunately,
there is no one simple formula that can
be used to find an appropriate price that
will work for you. There are formulas
that can be used as a guide to cost out
materials, labour, overheads and any
other incidental expenses, but more
often than not, the resulting price will
probably bear little relation to the price
you may ultimately achieve.

THE SIMPLEST
FORMULA IS:
Materials (yarn and perhaps
stuffing and safety eyes for toys)
+
Labour (time)
+
Other overheads (cost of pattern if
given permission to sell etc)
=
Cost price

This formula does not consider

your skill, and it’s the labour cost
where you are likely to come
unstuck. It’s extremely unlikely
that you will be able to factor in
the sort of hourly rate you would
get if you were working a 9-5 job.
And of course, a cost price found
this way is not the final price as it
doesn’t factor in any packaging,
postage, marketing costs or
mark-up costs if the items are
sold by someone else. The only
real benefit to using a formula like
this when you start out is that you
may be able to see where to cut
some costs. For example, buying
your yarn or other materials when
on sale or in bulk, reducing labour
time if possible by making a few
of the same items, keeping track
of overheads and incidental costs,
and keeping selling time or costs
to a minimum. You will need to
constantly research similar items
to see what is already selling and
their prices as ultimately it will be
the market that will determine the
price. Customers will only pay what
they think the item is worth.

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 WHERE TO SELL
This will largely depend on where you
live and what opportunities might be
available to you (at least to start with).
Before the arrival of the internet, most
handmade items were sold locally. Now
it has all changed. No matter where we
live, we are able to sell almost anything
online and post it to a customer. There are
countless websites where you can sell your
handmade pieces, apart from some of the
better-known ones such as Etsy. You can
sell through local Facebook Buy, Swap and
Sell groups and even your own website as
you become more confident and involved.
Handmade markets and co-op shops are
beginning to make a comeback too, and
selling by word of mouth through family
and friends will always be successful.

HANDMADE WITH LOVE

At the end of the day, regardless of the
prices you obtain and the work and
time involved in making and selling
your handmade pieces, there is always
something rather special about the
relationship created between you, your
handmade work, and those who end up
enjoying what you have made. And you
can’t really put a price on the smiling face
of a happy, satisfied customer, especially
if what you have just sold them was
handmade with love!

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 PROJECT

01
EASY

Modern Rustic

COASTERSBY CARA ENGWERDA (CARA'S CREATIONS)

Timeless coasters with a modern, rustic charm.

Made with only five rounds, so a quick and easy make!

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 YARN
Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 100%
cotton, 50g/75m: 1 ball each of
colours Nude and Pastel Pink

EQUIPMENT
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
9.5cm circumference

NOTES
• Work the first st of each rnd
into the same st as the ch.
• Chains at the beginning of
each rnd don't count as a st.
• Your tension, yarn thickness
and hook size used will affect
the size of your finished items.
Cara has used a smaller hook
to keep the sts tight.

CROCHET TERMS
(AUS & UK)
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dc inc – double crochet increase
(2 dc in one stitch)
fo – fasten off
mr – magic ring
rep - repeat
rnd/s - round/s
tr – treble crochet
tr inc – treble crochet increase
(2 tr in one stitch)
sl st – slip stitch
st/s - stitch/es

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 Photo 1 – after making mr Photo 2

Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5

PATTERN
Coaster – Make 2 in each colour
Make a mr and ch 2. See photo 1 - after
making mr
Round 1: 10 tr into the loop, sl st to first st
(10 tr). See photo 2
Round 2: ch 1, dc inc blo in each st around,
sl st to first st (20 dc). See photo 3
Round 3: ch 2, *tr in next st, tr inc in next
st. Rep from * 9 times. Sl st to first st (30 tr).
See photo 4
Round 4: ch 1, dc blo in next st, *dc inc blo
in next st, dc blo in next 2 sts. Rep from * 8
Photo 6 times. Dc inc blo in next st, dc blo in next st.
Sl st to first st (40 dc). See photo 5
Round 5: ch 2, *tr in next 3 sts, tr inc in next
st. Rep from * 9 times. Sl st to first st (50 tr).
See photo 6.
Fo and weave in tail.

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 PROJECT

02
EASY

Lemon Squ-easy

SQUARES BY TAYLA ENGLAND

Aptly named, these linen stitch squares can be made by any crocheter
and have a variety of uses. Use them in your bathroom on your face and body
or use them in the kitchen as a dishcloth or kettle trivet. These cotton cloths
are also 100% compostable at their life’s end!

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YARN TENSION/GAUGE rep – repeat
• Abbey Road Kung Fu 100% Organic 5 rounds of linen st = 7.5 x 7.5cm with sp – space
Cotton 100g/140m: 1 ball each of 4.5mm hook ss – slip stitch
colours Dark Blue, Fanta, Hot Pink st/s – stitch/es
& Chartreuse (Colour A uses 20g & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Colour B uses 24g) Finished square measures STITCH PATTERN/TUTORIAL
approximately 20 x 20cm after blocking The linen (or moss) stitch is made by
EQUIPMENT placing a dc in between the previous dc
• 4.5mm crochet hook CROCHET TERMS sts with a ch 1 to follow. In each corner
• Scissors ch – chain of the square there w will be a dc followed
• Darning needle dc – double crochet by a ch 2 then a dc in the same corner
• Tape measure fo – fasten off followed by a ch 1.

PATTERN
Using Colour A, make a magic ring and ch 1.
Round 1: *dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2. Rep from * 3
more times. S Ss to first dc, ch 1 and turn (8 dc).
Round 2: *dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in next
ch 2 sp, ch 2, ddc in same sp, ch 1. Rep from *
2 more times (12 dc).
Round 3: *dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in next
dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same
ch 1 sp, ch 1, d
sp, ch 1. Rep ffrom * 3 times (16 dc).
Round 4: concontinue with the same st
pattern by puputting a dc followed by a ch 1 in
every ch 1 sp and a dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1 in every
ch 2 sp (20 dc).
Round 5: rep instructions for Round 4
(24 dc).
Fo and attach Colour B. Be sure to leave
a tail approx 15cm for weaving in the ends.

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 Round 6–10: with Colour B, rep
instructions for Round 4. St count should
increase by 4 dc every round. At the end of
Round 10, fo and attach Colour A (44 dc at
the end of Round 10).

Round 11–13: with Colour A, rep

instructions for Round 4. At the end of
Round 13, fo and attach Colour B (56 dc at
the end of Round 13).

Round 14–16: with Colour B, rep

instructions for Round 4. At the end of
Round 16, fo and attach Colour A (68 dc at
the end of Round 16).

Round 17: with Colour A, rep instructions

for Round 4. If you would also like to make
a tab for hanging the cloth, as shown in the
photos, on the last corner instead of ch 2,
make ch 7. Complete the rest of the square
as normal and finish with a ss to the first dc
of the round (72 dc).
Fo and weave in ends. Lightly block if
desired.

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 PROJECT

03
INTERMEDIATE

Mobile Phone

HOLDER
BY LYNDA TOMKINS (CROCHET AUSTRALIA)

“We never go anywhere without our phones anymore!

But I don’t always have a pocket or wish to take my handbag,
so a phone holder is the perfect alternative. This pattern uses the versatile
granny square to fit the average size smart phone, and can be made
with as many colours as you like. I’ve used four colours. It’s a great
stash buster!” – Lynda

Website: crochetaustralia.com.au

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YARN
Any 5-8ply cotton approx. 45g in
total. Lynda has used four colours
– approx. 10g in three colours and
15g in another colour (colour 2).

EQUIPMENT
• 3.75mm crochet hook
• Darning needle

FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 7.5cm x 16cm to suit most
smart phones
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3
CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fo – fasten off
rep – repeat
ss – slip stitch
st/s – stitch/es
tr – treble crochet

NOTES
Invisible Join: This join is used
instead of a ss and fo, which can
often leave a ‘bump’. Instead, the
invisible join replaces the last ‘V’,
looking like a stitch. See photo 1.
When you have completed the
last stitch, cut the yarn and pull the Photo 4 Photo 5 PATTERN
yarn through the top of the stitch Make 4 squares as follows:
just completed. See photo 2. Starting with colour 1, make a magic ring or
Thread the yarn onto a needle and ch 4 and ss to first ch to join.
insert the needle through the top Round 1: ch 3, 2 tr in the mr, ch 2. *3 tr in the
of the first stitch of the round and loop, ch 2. Rep from * once more. 3 tr in the
pull through. See photo 3. loop, ch 1, join with invisible join forming the
Now insert the needle back last ch. Fo.
through the top of the last stitch, Round 2: using colour 2, join to any ch 2
coming out at the back of the stitch, space. In the same space ch 3, 2 tr, ch 2, 3
and pull through. See photo 4. tr. *Ch 1, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next ch 2 space* 3
Don’t pull this too tight as you want times. ( ) constitutes a corner and is referred
this to look like the top of every to as that from now on. Dc into the top of
other stitch. In this pattern, this beginning ch 3 to create a false ch space.
forms the last ch 1 space. Round 3: ch 3, 2 tr into the false ch space
Put the needle through the back created with the dc. *Ch 1, corner in next
loop of the stitch you went through ch 2 space, ch 1, 3 tr in the next ch 1 space*.
with the needle the first time. Rep from * two more times, Corner in
See photo 5. next 2 ch space and join with invisible join
Now continue to sew in the end forming the last ch. Fo.
as normal. Round 4: join colour 3 in any ch 1 space
after a corner. Ch 3, 2 tr in same space. *Ch
1, 3 tr in next ch 1 space, ch 1, corner in next
ch 2 space, ch 1, 3 tr in next ch 1 space*. Rep
from * two more times. Ch 1, 3 tr in next ch
1, corner in next ch 2 space and join with
invisible join forming the last ch. Fo.

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 Photo 6

Join two of the squares together by sewing

a mattress seam. Join the other two
squares the same way. You should have two
‘strips’ of 2 squares. Place the strips on top
of each other, wrong sides together.
Round 5a: using colour 4, begin in the
centre ch 1 space at the bottom of the
top strip with the right side facing you.
Ch 3, *remove hook and insert through
the corresponding space on the bottom
strip, from outside to inside, and pull the
loop through. Tr in next st of the top strip.
Rep from * until the corner. 3 tr in corner
space. Rep from * along the side of the
strips until you reach the top, tr in the
corner space. See photo 6.

Make the handle

Take the yarn from the other end of
the ball and sl st through the bottom
of the last tr and ch 160. Sl st to the base
of the first tr and fo. Go back to the yarn
attached to the last tr and tr in each
ch across.
Round 5b: now continue down the other
side of the strip with the first tr being in the
corner space. Then repeat from * in round
5a to join the strips until you reach the
corner. 3 tr in corner space, then rep from
* in round 5a until one st remains. Tr in the
last st and join, with the invisible join going
through the top of the corresponding tr on
the bottom strip.
Fo.

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Crochet is in our I stock a product, I want the complete range of achieving the same outcome,” she explains.
DNA”. Okay, Lynda of colours and know there is going to be a Crochet Australia has three big events
wasn’t born with a constant supply,” Lynda says. that run annually. The first is the Crochet
crochet hook in her Tournament, a challenging and fun event
hand, but she was Crochet kits are another widely available that runs for 3 months beginning in April,
taught how to crochet product at Crochet Australia. “When you featuring projects by Australian designers.
at such a young age that visit the shop, you will see many samples in The second is a Crochet Retreat, which
it does feel like that sometimes! Crochet store. These kits combine beautiful yarns with for 2023 sold out within 3 weeks of being
Australia is both an online shop that ships patterns and cater for beginner through to launched! Lynda is now exploring the
Australia-wide, and a walk-in store located the experienced crocheter,” Lynda says. possibility of having 2 in 2024.
on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. They
have been in operation for over 20 years, and The team at Crochet
owned by Lynda Tomkins for over 8 years. Australia take pride in their
The essence of Crochet Australia is to supply
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all things crochet related. They have an consistent, getting online
extensive range of quality yarns, threads and orders out the door as quickly
tools and one of the largest collections of as possible and helping
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yarn brands they stock include Scheepjes, The new addition to this line up is a Learn-
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Lizbeth Threads. Hooks and tools encompass 8-week program that explores texture in
Clover, Tulip, and KnitPro, just to name a Lynda’s real passion is helping others to crochet. It’s an online event where a new
few. First-time visitors to the shop are always learn the art of crochet, or helping existing technique is introduced each session, and
amazed at the large range of yarns, hooks, crocheters to expand their skills and give them there will be time to practice and perfect
tools and patterns. “I regularly hear the term confidence to pursue new projects. “It’s very this technique before the next session.
‘Aladdin’s Cave’ when people refer to their rewarding to see people fall in love with the The objective is to complete a unique and
visits,” Lynda explains. art of crochet and watch their confidence and textured blanket by the end,” she says. “We
abilities grow,” she says. Classes are offered also have one-day workshops and Christmas
Cotton and cotton blends are one of the both instore and online on a weekly basis. events!,” she adds.
main product ranges at Crochet Australia. For the experienced crocheter, new projects
“When people say they crochet with cotton, are offered each month. These projects are
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it breaths and conducts heat away from the newsletter and follow them on social
body making it perfect for household items media to hear about upcoming
and the warm Australian weather. events and new products in store!

One of the hardest things with stocking yarn Facebook & Instagram:
is choosing what to stock, as there is so much @crochetaustralia
out there, and unfortunately, I can’t stock it YouTube: @CrochetAustraliaOnline
all – there’s just not enough room! I work on

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INTERMEDIATE

Penny

POT PLANT BY KYLA HUDSON (CRAFTY GUMNUT)

A perfect pot plant with lots of personality for your desk or bookshelf.
This project would also make a wonderful gift for a plant lover.

Instagram, Facebook, Etsy: @craftygumnut

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 YARN • Embroidery thread in red flo – front loop only
Fibra Natura Cottonwood 8 ply 100% • Scissors mr – magic ring
organic cotton 50g/105m: 1 ball each of • Stitch marker if desired rep – repeat
colours Navy (41113), Pink (41109), Green rnd – round
(41135), Cream (41101), Chocolate (41131) NOTES sl st – slip stitch
and Berry (41126) Work in continuous rounds. st/s – stitch/es
tr – treble crochet
EQUIPMENT CROCHET TERMS
• 3mm crochet hook blo – back loop only SPECIAL STITCH
• Tapestry needle ch – chain pc (popcorn stitch) – 5 tr in same st,
• Toy stuffing dc – double crochet remove hook from live loop, insert it in
• 8mm safety eyes in black dc2tog – double crochet 2 sts together top of first tr, insert hook back into live
• Embroidery thread in black fo – fasten off loop and pull through.

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PATTERN Round 21: *dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, SOIL
dc in next 2 sts. Rep from * 5 times (30 dc) Round 1: using Chocolate, make a mr,
BODY AND HEAD Begin stuffing and continue to stuff as 6 dc into the loop (6 dc)
Round 1: using Navy, make a mr, 6 dc into you go. Round 2: 2 dc into each st around (12 dc)
the loop (6 dc) Round 22: *dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog. Round 3: *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st.
Round 2: 2 dc in each st rnd (12 dc) Rep from * 5 times (24 dc) Rep from * 5 times (18 dc)
Round 3: *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Change to Cream. Round 4: *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st,
Rep from * 5 times (18 dc) Round 23: 2 dc in each st around (48 dc) dc in next st. Rep from * 5 times (24 dc)
Round 4: *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, Round 24: *dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st. Round 5: *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st.
dc in next st. Rep from * 5 times (24 dc) Rep from * 7 times (56 dc) Rep from * 5 times (30 dc)
Round 5: *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rounds 25–39: dc in each st around (56 dc). Round 6: *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st,
Rep from * 5 times (30 dc) Fo and weave in ends. Insert safety eyes dc in next 2 sts. Rep from * 5 times
Round 6: *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, between rnds 32 and 33 with a space (36 dc)
dc in next 2 sts. Rep from * 5 times (36 dc) of 8 sts. Round 7: *dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st.
Round 7: *dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * 5 times (42 dc)
Rep from * 5 times (42 dc) Turn your work upside down. Using Navy, Round 8: *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st,
Round 8: *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, attach yarn to flo sts left on the body. Ch dc in next 3 sts. Rep from * 5 times (48 dc)
dc in next 3 sts. Rep from * 5 times (48 dc) 2, tr in each st across to make the top of Change to Cream.
Round 9: dc blo in each st around (48 dc) the overalls. Ch 8, then fo leaving a tail for Round 9: *dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st.
Rounds 10-12: dc in each st around (48 dc) sewing. Sew into the shape of an armhole Rep from * 7 times (56 dc).
Round 13: *dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, for the overalls. Attach Navy to the last Do not fo. Remove hook and place marker
dc in next 3 sts. Rep from * 5 times (42 dc) st on the opposite side of the overalls, ch in live st.
Rounds 14-15: dc into each st around (42 dc) 8 to make the second armhole and sew
Round 16: dc in first 15 sts, dc blo in next into place. LONG STRAND OF LEAVES –
12 sts, dc in next 15 sts (42 dc) MAKE 6
Change to Pink. EARS – MAKE 2 Row 1: using Green, ch 26, pc in 2nd ch
Round 17: *dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog. Round 1: using Cream, make a mr, 6 dc into from loop, dc in next 4 sts, *pc in next st,
Rep from * 5 times (36 dc) the loop (6 dc). dc in next 4 sts. Rep from * 3 times (25 dc)
Rounds 18–20: dc into each st around (36 dc) Fo leaving a long tail for sewing. Fo leaving a long tail for sewing.

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 SHORT STRAND OF LEAVES – through loops on the body/head, make
MAKE 6 a rnd of 56 dc to join the soil to the head.
Row 1: using Green, ch 21, pc in 2nd ch Ensure the head is fully stuffed when ¾
from loop, dc in next 4 sts *pc in next st, of the way around.
dc in next 4 sts. Rep from * 2 times (20 dc) GLASSES: sew onto the head, with the
Fo leaving a long tail for sewing. eyes in the centre. Use a straight st across
the centre of the face to join your two
GLASSES – MAKE 2 glasses (nose piece of glasses). Wrap yarn
Round 1: using Berry, ch 12, sl st to 1st st to around the st to thicken if desired.
join and create a loop (12 dc) Make the ear pieces of the glasses using
Round 2: 18 dc into the loop, sl st to join a straight st, starting in the middle of the
(18 dc). outside of the glasses, approximately 6 sts
Fo leaving a long tail for sewing. long and ending 3 rnds above where you start.
HEAD: using Cream, embroider a nose
ASSEMBLY under the nosepiece of the glasses,
LONG STRANDS OF LEAVES: sew to using a series of vertical sts. Using red
soil in a rough circle between rnds 2 and embroidery thread, st a mouth, 3 sts wide,
3, leaving a gap at the front so the leaves and 1 rnd high.
don't hang over the face. Using black embroidery thread, add
SHORT STRANDS OF LEAVES: sew to soil eyelashes to the top corner of the eyes
in a rough circle between rnds 1 and 2. if desired.
SOIL: pick up your working loop. Working EARS: sew onto the head under the ear
through loops on last rnd of soil and pieces of the glasses.

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Betty Jean

COWL
BY RENEE APPLEYARD (APPLEYARN CROCHET)

A versatile chunky cowl that uses alternating front post and back post
crochet stitches until the desired length is achieved.

“Named after my mother because this winter warmer feels like being
wrapped in a big hug from your mum. I hope you enjoy making,
wearing or gifting your warm hug.” – Renee

Instagram: @appleyarn_crochet

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YARN
Lion Brand Hue + Me by Two
of Wands, Chunky Wool Blend
137yds/125m 4.40z/125g: 3 balls of
colour Love Song

EQUIPMENT
• 6.5mm crochet hook
• Darning needle

FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
The pattern can be modified to suit
your desired width and length by
adding/subtracting chains/rows.
If you want a smaller cowl, then
reduce the number of chains. If you
want a longer cowl/infinity scarf,
then increase the number of chains
as desired.

NOTES
bptr (back post treble crochet) –
work a tr around the post by yo,
insert hook from back to front and
front to back and complete tr.
fptr (front post treble crochet) –
work a tr around the post by yo,
insert hook from front to back and
back to front and complete tr.

CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain rs – right side
fo – fasten off tr – treble
rep – repeat ws – wrong side

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 PATTERN
Ch 81 (or until desired length).
Foundation Row: (rs) tr into 4th ch from
hook, 1 tr in each ch to end, turn (79 tr).
Row 1: (ws) ch 3, skip first tr, *bptr, tr in
next tr, rep from * ending with tr in top of
ch 3, turn.
Row 2: ch 3, skip first tr, *fptr, tr in next tr,
rep from * ending with tr in top of ch 3, turn.
Rep rows 1 and 2 to form pattern.
Continue alternating rows until the cowl
is approximately 28cm tall (or the desired
height), fo and join the two short sides
with whip stitch. Weave in the ends and
enjoy your cosy creation!

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Tool
KIT

Clover
Swatch Ruler and Needle Gauge

We all know the brand name Clover. stitches and rows, because let’s face it,
An abundance of tools and accessories sometimes we get carried away with our
come to mind to help crocheters and crafts and forget to count our rows! Get
knitter’s alike with their craft projects. an accurate stitch gauge measurement
One that we can’t live without is their in seconds with the 4in (10cm) gauge
Swatch Ruler and Needle Gauge, a multi- rulers.
purpose tool for knitting and crochet. A
simple accessory that can easily measure
your crochet hook or knitting needle
size in US, metric and Japanese standard CONTACT
sizes. All you need to do is place the shaft
of your crochet hook into the groove Email: info@clover-mfg.com
that best fits to check. Ideal for unique Website: www.clover-mfg.com
or handmade hooks you’ve purchased Facebook & Instagram:
or been gifted with no markings. The @clovermfg
Swatch Ruler allows you to isolate a Pinterest: @CLOVERMFG
section of your work to easily count both

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EASY

YURI THE YETI BY ERIN DAWE (CROCHET & QUAVER)

Yuri comes from the Altai Mountains, nestled between Russia, China,
Mongolia and Kazakhstan. He loves blueberries and tobogganing
and gives the very best hugs! He’s the sweetest little snowball,
and can’t wait to ‘chill out’ with you.

Instagram, Facebook: @ crochetandquaver

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 YARN PNOTES
• Moda Vera Otis Faux (100% polyester • Use a stitch marker to mark the 1st st
150g/82m): 1 ball in White of every round.
• Anette Erikkson Jeans 8 ply (55% cotton • Make sure you count sts every round
45% polyester 50g/160m) : 1 ball in Blue so you don’t skip/add them.
• Heirloom Cotton 8ply (100% cotton • Carry along a fine ply yarn in the same
50g/120m): 1 ball in Daffodil colourway as your fur yarn to assist in
(NOTE: Other faux fur yarns and finding the beginning of the round.
8ply cottons can be substituted, but • All rounds are completed as
as ‘Otis Faux’ comes in a larger ball continuous rounds.
than many other brands, please
ensure you have enough to complete CROCHET TERMS
your project). 3tr cluster – *yo, insert hook in next st,
pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on
EQUIPMENT your hook. Rep from * 2 more times. Yo, pull
• Stitch markers through 4 loops on hook to complete the cluster.
• 3mm and 5mm crochet hooks dc – double crochet
• Scissors dec – decrease (dc 2 sts together)
• Yarn needle fo – fasten off
• Black embroidery thread inc – increase (2 dc in one st)
• 8mm safety eyes mr – magic ring
sl st – slip st

PATTERN

BODY
Round 1: using White yarn and 5mm hook,
make a mr, 8 dc into the loop (8 dc)
Round 2: inc in each st around (16 dc)
Round 3: dc in each st around (16 dc)
Round 4: *dc in next st, inc in next st.
Rep from * 7 times (24 dc)
Round 5: dc in each st around (24 dc)
Round 6: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 7 times (32 dc)
Rounds 7–16: dc in each st around (32 dc)
Round 17: *dc in next 2 sts, dec. Rep from *
7 times (24 dc).
Turn inside out for a plusher look. Begin
stuffing the body.
Round 18: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from *
7 times (16 dc)
Round 19: dec around (8 dc).
Fo, leaving a tail to weave in.
Finish stuffing the body. Weave the end
through the remaining sts and pull to close.
Weave in the ends.

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FACE Round 3: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st.
Using Blue yarn and 3mm hook, ch 7. Rep from * 2 times (15 dc)
Round 1: dc in 2nd chain from hook, dc in Rounds 4–5: dc in each st around (15 dc)
next 4 ch, 3 dc in last chain. Rotate to work Round 6: dc in next 7 sts, dec, dc in next st,
on other side of chain, dc in next 4 ch, dec, dc in next 3 sts (13 dc)
2 dc in 1st chain, sl st to join (14 dc) Round 7: dc in next 7 sts, dec, dc in next st,
Round 2: *dc in next st, inc in next st. dec, dc in next st (11 dc)
Rep from * 6 times (21 dc) Round 8: dc in next 7 sts, dec 3 sts together,
Round 3: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. dc in next st (9 dc)
Rep from * 6 times (28 dc) Rounds 9–11: dc in each st around (9 dc).
Round 4: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. Add stuffing to the feet, then fold the leg
Rep from * 6 times (35 dc) opening in half and dc 4 sts across to close.
Round 5: *dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st. Fo, leaving a long tail for attaching to the
Rep from * 6 times (42 dc). body. Set aside.
Fo, leaving a long tail for attaching to the
body. Insert safety eyes between Rows 2 HORNS – MAKE 2
and 3, 8 sts apart. Using black embroidery Round 1: using Daffodil yarn and 3mm
thread, sew the mouth. Set aside. hook, make a mr, 4 dc into the loop (4 dc)
Round 2: dc in each st around (4 dc)
ARMS – MAKE 2 Round 3: inc in each st around (8 dc)
Round 1: using Blue yarn and 3mm hook, Round 4: dc in each st around (8 dc)
make a mr, 4 dc in the loop (4 dc) Round 5: *dc in next st, inc in next st.
Round 2: inc in each st around (8 dc) Rep from * 3 times (12 dc)
Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rounds 6–7: dc in each st around (12 dc).
Rep from * 3 times (12 dc) Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing to the
Round 4: dc in each st around (12 dc) body. Stuff lightly. Set aside.
Round 5: 3tr cluster into first st (creates
thumb), dc in next 11 sts (12 dc) ASSEMBLY
Round 6: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from * Centre the face between rows 5 and 8 of the
3 times (8 dc) body (approx.) and sew them into position.
Rounds 7–10: dc in each st around (8 dc). Position the arms centrally approx. 2cm
Add stuffing to the hands, then fold the arm from each side of the face and sew them
opening in half and dc 4 sts across to close. in position.
Fo, leaving a long tail for attaching to the Position the legs between rows 16 and 17
body. Set aside. of the body (where the body flattens out),
centrally below the face and sew. This
LEGS – MAKE 2 allows the yeti to sit without his legs getting
Using Blue yarn and 3mm hook, ch 4. in the way!
Round 1: dc in 2nd chain from hook, dc in Position the horns approx. 4cm apart on
next st, 3 dc in last chain. Rotate to work on the top of the head and sew them into
the other side of chain, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc position. Shape the horns by hand, curving
in 1st chain (9 dc) them inward.
Round 2: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 2 times (12 dc) All done! Give your yeti a big warm hug!

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 Crocheter
PROFILE

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 INTRODUCING OUR

We spoke with our amazing technical

editor, Tegan Shepherdson, about her
creative process, working and crochet life.
Tegan tech edits all of the projects you
see in our issues, which is an integral part
of the magazine process from the start
of an issue to publication. She’s not only
fluent in pattern writing, but is a crocheter
and designer herself and also hosts a fun
crochet podcast, Hard Rock Crochet, with
fellow podcast star, Kate Fox of Tall Foxes.

You can find Tegan’s Unforgettable

Pocket Scarf project starting on page
56 of this issue.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK?
Hey, I’m Tegan. I’m a tech editor
and crochet pattern designer from
Pakenham, Victoria. I’m a mum of four
(my hubby and two cats also count as
kids, right!?) and I really enjoy creating
in many forms. I’m an HR Coordinator
and studying to complete a Certificate
Just The One Blanket
IV in Human Resource Management.
You may know me from Instagram,
where I do my best to entertain the craft WHAT SPARKED YOUR next step and start tech editing. I already
community with my silly reels, crochet INTEREST IN BECOMING A had a knack for proofreading and I love
designs and quirky personality. When I’m TECHNICAL EDITOR? working with numbers. I’m also the type of
not shaking my booty for views, I’m most I have an AMAZING list of testers that I can person who loves to expand my knowledge,
likely cooking a Marion Grasby recipe call upon, and it was getting to the point so when it was time to grade my first design,
or watching Gilmore Girls while eating where there were almost no mistakes or my Just The One Blanket, I purchased
Maltesers and starting yet another WIP feedback with my pattern tests. At that a ‘How to Grade’ document and never
with my cats, Fitz and Lola. point, I knew I could take my skills to the looked back. It was meant to be!

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 HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN
CREATIVE? WHEN DID YOU
START?
Growing up, I wasn’t really surrounded
by craft. I knew my mum could draw and
sew, my nanna knitted on occasion and
my grandpa made steel signs for a living,
but all I wanted to do was play basketball,
make dance routines to 90s pop songs and
hang out with friends. Discovering knitting
and crochet was kind of an unusual story
that happened later in life. I was pregnant
with my son in 2017 and my boss told me
that the last month of my pregnancy was
going to be slow and I’d be sitting around
waiting for him to be born, so I should find
a hobby. I thought it was weird, but went
ahead and did some research. “I’m going
to give knitting a go!” I remember telling
my husband. So, off to Lincraft I went to
purchase chunky yarn and a pair of needles
The first item Tegan ever to make the wonkiest scarf known to man.
made – a scarf? Of course, I still have it and took a picture
just for you!

WHAT WAS THE FIRST

CROCHET ITEM YOU EVER
MADE?
The first eight months of my crafting
journey were spent knitting until a friend of
mine developed carpal tunnel in her hands.
I thought a pair of fingerless gloves would
help keep her hands warm while doing
everyday tasks. I found a free pattern online
with a matching beanie using chunky yarn
and went to work. It wasn’t a bad effort for
my first time picking up a hook, and I loved
that frogging was so much easier with
crochet than it was with knitting. I definitely
found my calling that day.

WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR

CREATIVITY THE MOST?
I have a book called Crochet Every Way
Stitch Dictionary by Dora Ohrenstein, and I
turn to this book all the time for inspiration.
It includes ideas such as, what project
would work well with that stitch? I have a
jumper idea, what stitch would work? This
is beautiful, it needs to go in something! It’s
filled with 125 stitch patterns and I plan on
going through the entire book and using
Interstellar Bag each one in a design.

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 Down On The Corner Bag

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE covered some really interesting topics and her on the podcast. Kate does a lot of
MATERIALS TO USE? DO YOU found some naughty patterns last year! the research and reaches out to guests,
HAVE A FAVOURITE YARN? We also invite a creator to join us each while I organise the editing, socials and
This question was quite hard to answer, as I month for an interview episode completely merchandise. We are a match made in
change my yarns as often as my underwear! dedicated to them. We strongly believe it’s yarny heaven! And I’m excited to say that
I tend to stick to merino superwash base important to support our community and we hit our one-year podcast anniversary
yarn, and I’m obsessed with hand-dyed encourage others to discover new creators. in February.
yarn, but I also love working with cotton.
Bendigo Woollen Mills is a staple in my Hard Rock Crochet was originally called
stash along with various hand-dyed yarns, Hook, Book & Cook back in 2020. I can’t
and I recently discovered a fun to work remember exactly why I wanted to make
with cotton yarn, Freedom by Abbey Road, a podcast, but I knew I wanted to talk
when I used it to design my Down On The about making, cooking and reading.
Corner Bag. It was a whole new world to me at the
time, and after a few episodes and a
TELL US ABOUT YOUR lack of structure, I canned it. But after a
PODCAST, HARD ROCK conversation with a crafty buddy of mine
CROCHET. in 2022, I decided I wanted to try again
Hard Rock Crochet is literally co-host Kate with a new catchy name, only focus on
and I rambling about craft-related topics craft and bring in a co-host because I
such as trends, discovering yarns and thought, “Who would want to hear just
patterns, where to buy advent calendars, me talk?”. Enter Kate. Kate sent me a
seeing handmade items in the wild and 24-minute audition voice memo that had
Hard Rock Crochet – listen on your
spilling the tea on controversial events. We me belly laughing and I knew I had to get
favourite podcast platform or onYouTube

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 Get Down Tonight Blanket

WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT
ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
When it comes to craft, I’m very proud
to say I’m self-taught. Reading a book or
watching a video on YouTube to learn how
to knit, crochet and grade and then go out Le Freak Cardi
on my own is a huge accomplishment. It
led me to design some amazing (and some
not-so-amazing) patterns and build a small Hold The Line Beanie
business tech editing and helping others.
Also, designing my first garment last year,
Le Freak Cardi, was a dream come true.

In my personal life, nailing dinners that both

my husband and my son will eat is a huge
accomplishment that I think any family
cook could agree with.

JUST FOR FUN! IF CROCHET

DIDN’T EXIST, WHAT WOULD
BE YOUR CHOICE OF
CREATIVE MEDIUM?
This is a great question. I have dabbled in
so many crafts such as dyeing yarn, loom
knitting, and cross stitch, but I would
definitely have to go with macramé. All you
need is a pair of scissors and your hands
to create beautiful wall hangings, plant
hangers, coasters, buntings, curtains and
so much more. I’ve made it my mission this
year to at least start the wall hanging that I
planned and bought materials for to go in
our main bedroom.

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Cover

A special thank you to Tegan for all

of her hard work, bringing you the
best version of patterns from our
incredible designers. A round of
applause for Tegan everyone!

CONTACT

Website:
www.tegansheperdson.com
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok:
@tegansheperdson
Ravelry & Ribblr: Tegan Shepherdson

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Unforgettable

POCKET SCARF BY TEGAN SHEPHERDSON

“If a project doesn’t require weaving in lots of ends, it’s most likely in
my pattern stash collection! This simple pocket scarf is made by making
two squares and two sides to a scarf, the pockets are added as you go and
the pieces are joined together. Make this scarf even more special by using
super soft, luxurious wool for amazing drape. This Unforgettable pattern is
dedicated to my Nanna who passed away in early 2022 and unknowingly
influenced my creative journey. Love ya, Nan! Xoxo” – Tegan

Instagram, Facebook, Ravelry, Ribblr, TikTok: @teganshepherdson

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 YARN
Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 10
ply 100% machine washable wool
200g/300m: 2 balls of colour
Amazon Green

EQUIPMENT
• 6mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Blocking kit

TENSION/GAUGE
12 sts x 7 rows of tr

FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
26cm wide x 165cm long (190cm
with fringe)

NOTES
• Ch 2 at the beginning of each row w
does not count as a st.
• If you are finding the sides of yourr
work are tight, you may ch 3.
• Get creative! Make your own
favourite type of granny square
for the pockets.

CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
ftr – foundation treble crochet
grcl – granny cluster
rep – repeat
sk – skip stitch
sl st – slip stitch
tr – treble crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES
grcl (Granny Cluster) – make 3 tr in
the same st, do not chain. PATTERN
extr (Extended Treble) – yo, insert
hook, pull up a loop, yo, pull throughh C2C GRANNY
1 loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, SQUARES – MAKE 2
pull through 2 loops. Ch 4, sl st to 1st chain, ch 4 and turn.
Row 1: make 1 grcl in the loop created, 1
extr in same space. Ch 4 and turn (1 grcl).
Row 2: make 1 grcl in space between extr
and grcl, grcl in next space, 1 extr in same
space. Ch 4 and turn (2 grcl).
Row 3: make 1 grcl in space between extr Row 6: make 1 grcl in space between extr
and grcl, grcl in next 2 spaces, 1 extr in same and grcl, grcl in next 5 spaces, 1 extr in same
space as last grcl. Ch 4 and turn (3 grcl). space as last grcl. Ch 4 and turn (6 grcl).
Row 4: make 1 grcl in space between extr Row 7: make 1 grcl in space between extr
and grcl, grcl in next 3 spaces, 1 extr in same and grcl, grcl in next 6 spaces, 1 extr in same
space as last grcl. Ch 4 and turn (4 grcl). space as last grcl. Ch 4 and turn (7 grcl).
Row 5: make 1 grcl in space between extr and Row 8: make 1 grcl in space between extr
grcl, grcl in next 4 spaces, 1 extr in same space and grcl, grcl in next 7 spaces, 1 extr in same
as last grcl. Ch 4 and turn (5 grcl). space as last grcl. Ch 4 and turn (8 grcl).

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Row 9: make 1 grcl in space between extr
and grcl, grcl in next 8 spaces, 1 extr in same
space as last grcl. Ch 4 and turn (9 grcl).
Row 10: sk space between extr and grcl,
grcl in next 7 spaces, 1 extr in last space. Ch
4 and turn (7 grcl).
Row 11: sk space between extr and grcl, grcl
in next 6 spaces, 1 extr in last space. Ch 4
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 SCARF – MAKE 2 HALVES
Row 1: 30 ftr. Ch 2 and turn (30 tr).
Rows 2–3: tr in each st across. Ch 2 and
turn (30 tr).
Row 4: tr in next 5 sts. Place C2C Granny
Square against front of work to attach
along the bottom. *With working yarn to
the front, insert the hook through the back
of the corner space of the square (see
photo 1), pull up a loop. This extra loop will
act as the first yo for tr. Finish a tr in next
st of row 3. Rep from * in the same corner
space. Rep action 2 times in each space
across the square for a total of 20 sts. Tr in
next 5 sts. Ch 2 and turn (30 tr).
Row 5: tr in next 5 sts. Sl st to next space up
on square (see photo 2) (does not count as
a st), tr in next 20 sts, sl st to next space up
on square (ensure it lines up with first sl st),
tr in next 5 sts. Ch 2 and turn (30 tr).
Rows 6–13: rep row 5.
Row 14: tr in next 5 sts, tr through square
corner sp and next st, tr in next 18 sts, tr
through square corner and next st, tr in
next 5 sts. Ch 2 and turn (30 tr).
Rows 15–16: rep row 2.
Row 17: *sk 2 sts, grcl in next st. Rep from *
8 times. Sk 2 sts, tr in top of ch 2. Ch 2 and
turn (9 grcl).

Photo 1

Row 12: sk space between extr and grcl, Row 15: sk space between extr and grcl,
grcl in next 5 spaces, 1 extr in last space. grcl in next 2 spaces, 1 extr in last space.
Ch 4 and turn (5 grcl). Ch 4 and turn (2 grcl).
Row 13: sk space between extr and grcl, Row 16: sk space between extr and grcl,
grcl in next 4 spaces, 1 extr in last space. grcl in next space, 1 extr in last space.
Ch 4 and turn (4 grcl). Ch 1 and turn (1 grcl).
Row 14: sk space between extr and grcl, Row 17: make 1 dc in next space. Ch 1,
grcl in next 3 spaces, 1 extr in last space. cut yarn and pull through.
Ch 4 and turn (3 grcl). Weave in the ends. Photo 2

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Row 18: grcl in space between ch 2 and grcl, BLOCK
grcl in each space across ensuring the last st Lay the scarf on blocking mats and focus
is made in top of ch 2 Ch 2 and turn. (10 grcl). on pinning the tr section and bottom
Row 19: grcl in each space across, tr in top edges. With a water bottle, heavily spray
of ch 2. Ch 2 and turn (9 grcl). the scarf until it’s damp, not soaking wet.

Rep rows 18 and 19 until you have a total of FRINGE

42 rows of grcl. Cut 60 lengths of yarn, 30cm long, and
For your first half, complete 1 more row, ch 1, attach them to each stitch at the ends of
cut yarn and pull through. your work using Lark’s Head knots. To make
For your second half, you will now join as a Lark’s Head knot, fold your piece in half,
you go. feed the loop end through a st (you can use
Holding both halves together, pockets a hook to pull it through), and then pull the
facing outward, insert hook through first loose ends through the loop and pull tight.
st of finished half and sl st. Tr in next space Trim the ends to your liking.
of working half. Continue to sl st each
corresponding st before making a tr in the
next st of your working piece. At the end, ch
1, cut yarn and pull through. Weave in ends.

Wagtail Yarns
They have a worsted spinning system Every season brings changes to the
where the fibres are parallel in the yarn. fibres, so changes are made to certain
This results in leaner yarns, suitable for the aspects of the processing such as extra
long lengths of mohair. Natural mohair washing or combing twice to remove
radiates sheen, but when dyed the colours extra vegetation. “Only by doing the
are luminescent. “We can spin 100% processing ourselves are we able to make
Wagtail Yarns is an Australian family mohair without using a nylon or other adjustments like these to make the best
owned business that grows, processes core, so the yarn is 100% natural fibre. We yarn possible.”
and manufactures 100% Australian- have around 100 different colours and are
grown mohair and mohair-based yarns always experimenting with new colours You can find Wagtail Yarns online, but they
and cords, available in a huge range of and adjusting the colour catalogue. We are more than happy to take your call or
colours and varieties. They undertake have a range of hank sizes in each colour respond to your email if you have any further
all operations themselves so they can and we don’t put knots in hanks to make a questions about their product range. All
guarantee to have the highest quality certain length, as the yarn just goes to the information can be found on their website at
mohair yarn and products. next size hank.” www.wagtailyarns.com.au

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Giant Ripples

BLANKET
BY KAREN DETERING (STITCHES 'N' THINGS)

This is your classic ripple-style pattern with a small twist.

It works up nice and fast with a simple one row repeat pattern
that is easy to remember once you have completed a few rows.

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YARN CROCHET TERMS
• Fiddlesticks Superb Big Anti Pilling ch – chain sk – skip
Acrylic 100g/80m: 4 balls of Navy fo – fasten off st/s – stitch/es
#70823 (MC: Main Colour) and 3 rep – repeat tr – treble crochet
balls each of colours Marle #70809
(Colour 2) and Rust #70825 STITCH PATTERN
(Colour 3) TUTORIAL
• Grab 1 extra ball in your MC if you 3trtog (3 treble together) – *yo,
would like to add a side border insert hook in next st and pull up
a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops.
EQUIPMENT Rep from * 2 more times. Yo,
• 10mm crochet hook pull through all 4 loops on the hook.
• Large eye darning needle
(this yarn is thick) NOTE
To vary the size, it’s a 14 st pattern rep,
FINISHED plus a ch 8.
MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 100 x 120cm

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PATTERN
Using MC, ch 106.
Row 1: tr in 4th ch from hook, sk next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, *sk next
ch, 3 tr in next ch, ch 2, 3 tr in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, tr in next ch,
ch 1, sk next 2 ch, 3trtog over next 3 ch, ch 1, sk next 2 ch, tr in next
ch, ch 1. Rep from * 6 times. Sk next ch, 3 tr in next ch, ch 2, 3 tr in
next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, 2 tr in last
chain. Turn work. (8 high points and 7 low points)

Row 2: ch 3, tr in next st, ch 1, tr in next st, ch 1, *(3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in ch

2 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts, tr in next st, ch 1, 3trtog over next (1tr, 3trtog, 1tr),
ch 1, tr in next st, ch 1. Rep from * 6 times. (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in ch 2 sp,
ch 1, sk 3 sts, tr in next st, ch 1, 2 tr in top of turning ch from previous
row. Turn work.

Row 3: change to colour 2 and rep row 2.

Row 4: change to colour 3 and rep row 2.
Row 5: change to MC and rep row 2.

Rep rows 3 to 5 until row 39.

Row 39: continue with MC and rep row 2.

If you would like to add a border, you will need 1 extra ball of MC.
Work double crochet evenly along each side of the blanket.

Fo and sew in the ends.

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ADV. BEGINNER

KOALATEA BY PAMELA WONG (MON AMI CROCHET)

Doubling up as an awesome pun and quality companionship

for afternoon tea, this Koala-Tea crochet project would love to be
on your list of things to make next.

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 YARN
Makr Cotton 8ply 100% cotton,
50g/100m: 1 ball each of colours
Silver, Clearwater, Peachskin,
Butter, Black and White

EQUIPMENT
• 3mm crochet hook
• Polyfill
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Optional: a small cardboard piece
to keep the base flat

FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 8cm wide and
12cm tall

NOTES
Finished item size will vary on
individual tension, as well as yarn
and hook used.

CROCHET TERMS
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dec – invisible decrease
fo – fasten off
flo – front loop only
htr – half treble crochet
htr inc – 2 half treble crochets in
same stitch
inc – increase
mr – magic ring
rep – repeat
rnd/s – round/s
sl st – slip stitch
st/s – stitch/es
tr – treble crochet
HAT NOSE
Round 1: using Black, make a mr, 6 dc into Round 1: using Black, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch
the loop (6 dc) from hook, 3 dc in next ch, turn the work
Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc) around to work back up the other side
Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep of chain, dc in next ch. Sl st to first dc
from * 5 times (18 dc) (5 dc).
Round 4: dc blo in each st around (18 dc) Leave a long tail for sewing.
Rounds 5–6: dc in each st around (18 dc)
PATTERN Round 7: *dc in next 4 sts, dec. Rep from * 2 EARS – MAKE 2
times (15 dc) Round 1: using Peachskin, make a mr, 6
ARMS – MAKE 2 Round 8: dc in each st around (15 dc) dc into the loop. Ch 1 and turn (6 dc)
Round 1: using Silver, make a mr, 8 dc into Round 9: *dc in next 3 sts, dec. Rep from * Row 2: *inc in each st across. Ch 2 and
the loop (8 dc) 2 times (12 dc) turn (12 dc).
Rounds 2–5: dc in each st around (8 dc) Round 10: dc flo in each st around (12 dc) Change to Silver. Leave a tail of
Do not stuff. Fold the opening in half and Round 11: *htr in next st, htr inc in next st. Peachskin for sewing.
work 4 dc through both sides to close. Rep from * 5 times. Sl st to first htr (18 htr). Row 3: tr in each st around (12 tr).
Leave a long tail for sewing. Leave a long tail for sewing. Fo and leave a tail of Silver for sewing.

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MONOCLE HEAD Round 6: *dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st.

Round 1: using White, make a mr, 6 dc into Round 1: using Silver, make a mr, 6 dc into Rep from * 5 times (36 dc)
the loop (6 dc) the loop (6 dc) Round 7: dc blo in each st around (36 dc)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc). Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc) Rounds 8–9: dc in each st around (36 dc).
Change to Butter. Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep Change to Peachskin.
Round 3: dc in each st around. Sl st to first from * 5 times (18 dc) Round 10: *dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st.
dc. Ch 10 (12 dc). Round 4: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. Rep from * 5 times (42 dc)
Fo and leave a long tail for sewing. Rep from * 5 times (24 dc) Rounds 11–12: dc in each st around (42 dc).
Round 5: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. Change to Clearwater.
TEABAG TAG Rep from * 5 times (30 dc) Round 13: *dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st.
Row 1: using Butter, ch 4, dc in 2nd ch from Round 6: *dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st. Rep from * 5 times (48 dc)
hook and in each ch across. Ch 1 and turn Rep from * 5 times (36 dc) Rounds 14–18: dc in each st around (48 dc)
(3 dc) Round 7: *dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st.
Rows 2–3: dc in each st across. Ch 1 (3 dc). Rep from * 5 times (42 dc) We will now be joining the head to the cup.
We will now create the border by working Rounds 8–9: dc in each st around (42 dc) If you prefer to have a firmer and flatter cup
a dc into the ends of each row and (dc, ch 1, Round 10: *dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st. base, cut a circular piece of cardboard to fit
dc) in each corner. Sl st to first dc, weave in Rep from * 5 times (48 dc) the cup base and place it into the cup at this
the tails. Rounds 11–16: dc in each st around (48 dc). step. See photo 1.
Change to Clearwater.
To create the teabag string, using White, Round 17: dc flo in each st around (48 dc). Round 19: line up the first st of the head
attach to the middle of a side with a sl st, Fo and weave in the tail. with the first st of the cup, then working
ch 8. Fo and leave a tail for sewing. through both loops of rnd 18 of the cup
CUP and flo of rnd 17 of the head, dc in each st
HANDLE Round 1: using Clearwater, make a mr, 6 dc around to join. Stuff as you go. Sl st to first
Row 1: using Clearwater, ch 21, dc in 2nd ch into the loop (6 dc) dc, ch 2 (48 dc). See photo 2.
from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1 and Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc) Round 20: htr in each st around. Sl st to
turn (20 dc) Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep first htr (48 htr).
Row 2: dc in each st across (20 dc). from * 5 times (18 dc) Fo and leave a long tail for sewing. Using
Fo, weave in the starting tail and leave long Round 4: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. the long tail, create a lip for the cup by
tail for sewing. The long tail end of the piece Rep from * 5 times (24 dc) sewing through both loops of rnd 20 of the
will be considered as side A and the start of Round 5: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. cup and the remaining back loops of rnd 17
the piece will be side B when assembling. Rep from * 5 times (30 dc) of the head. See photo 3.

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ASSEMBLY position the monocle on the head with as you sew. You may wish to have it in the
Sew the nose onto the head, 2 rnds above the left side of the monocle in line with the centre or angled on the side.
the cup. right side of the nose and with the base Lastly, position the handle approximately 3–4
Sew the arms just above the cup lip. The of the monocle in line with the top of the sts to the right of the right arm, with side A
arms should be 6 sts apart (using the nose nose. Sew down. between rnds 15 and 16 of cup (3 rnds above
as the centre). Using Black, embroider an eye in the white the stripe). Using the tail, sew side A down.
Sew the end of the teabag string 1 st to the portion of the monocle and on the head. Next count 3 sts from side B of the handle,
left of the left arm. The eye is 3 sts across and 2 rnds high. and sew down to the cup between rnds 9 and
Sew the end of the monocle 1 st to the Sew the ears on either side of the head, 2 10 (first rnd of Peachskin stripe).Only attach at
right of the right arm. Do not sew down sts away from the eyes. the 3rd st, to create a little curl. See photos 4,
the entire chain, just the end. Next, Sew the hat to the head, stuffing lightly 5 and 6.

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EASY

Sunflower

MINI BAG
BY TRINITY MURRAY (SIMPLY SLOW DESIGN)

The perfect mini bag for you or a big bag for your mini you.
This is a quick beginner-friendly pattern with endless
colour combination possibilities.

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 YARN
4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100% Acrylic
100g/283m: 1 ball each of colours
Hawthorn, Outback, Lemon Sorbet,
White, Wisteria

EQUIPMENT
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scissors

CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dtr – double treble crochet
fo – fasten off
htr – half treble crochet
rep – repeat
rnd/s – round/s
sl st – slip stitch
st/s – stitch/es
tr – treble crochet

STITCH PATTERN/
TUTORIAL
puff stitch – yarn over, *insert hook
into the indicated space, pull up a
loop, rep from * 2 more times. Yarn
over, pull through all 7 loops on hook,
ch 1 to secure st.
cluster stitch – yarn over, *insert
hook into the indicated space, pull
up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2
loops, rep from * 3 more times (for
the first cluster st only rep 2 more
times to account for the chain 2),
yarn over, pull through all loops on
the hook, ch 2 to secure st.

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 PATTERN

SUNBURST GRANNY SQUARE

(BAG SIDE PANEL) – MAKE 2
Round 1: using Hawthorn, create a magic
ring (alternatively ch 5 and join to first ch
with a sl st), ch 3 (count as tr), work 15 tr
into the ring, sl st to top of ch 3, cut yarn,
fo (16 tr)
Round 2: using Outback, attach yarn to any
tr, ch 2. Puff stitch in same st and in each st
around, cut yarn, fo (16 puff sts)
Round 3: using Lemon Sorbet, attach
yarn to any ch 2 space, ch 2. Cluster stitch
in the same space and in each ch 1 space
around, join to ch 2 with a sl st, cut yarn, fo
(16 cluster sts)
Round 4: using White, attach yarn to any
ch 2 space, ch 4 (counts as dtr). 2 dtr in the
same space, ch 3, 3 dtr in the same space
(forms first corner of square). 3 tr in next ch
2 space, 3 htr in next ch 2 space, 3 tr in next
ch 2 space (forms side of square). Rep this
corner side pattern around. Sl st with ch 4,
cut yarn, fo (60 sts)
Round 5: using Wisteria, attach yarn to ch 3
space, ch 3 (count as tr). 2 tr in same space,
ch 3, 3 tr in same space (corner pattern). 3
tr in each space between sets of 3 sts (edge
pattern). Rep this edge and corner pattern
around. Sl st with ch 3, cut yarn, fo.
Round 6: rep rnd 5 with White.
Rounds 7–8: rep rnd 5 with Wisteria. Cut
yarn, fo after rnd 8.

MIDDLE PANEL
Row 1: ch 89, tr in 3rd ch from the hook, tr Rep from * 26 times until the next ch 3 Round 2: using Wisteria, attach yarn to
in each remaining ch, turn (87 tr) space is reached (forms edge). In the ch st following sl st from previous rnd, ch 3
Row 2: ch 2, tr in each st across, cut yarn, fo 3 space *insert hook under ch 3 and into (count as tr). Tr in each st around, sl st to ch
(87 tr) next st of the middle panel and complete 3 (68 tr)
a dc. Rep from * once more to form the Round 3: ch 1, dc in same st, dc in next 7 sts,
JOINING BAG TOGETHER corner. Rep this edge and corner pattern ch 55, skip 13 sts, dc in next st ensuring not
Line up the middle panel and one of the around until the last ch 3 space. In the to twist chain. Dc 20, ch 55, skip 13 sts, dc in
sunburst granny squares so the first st last ch 3 space, insert hook under ch 3 next st ensuring not to twist ch, dc in next
of the middle panel is in line with a ch and into last st of middle panel, complete 12 sts, sl st to first dc.
3 space of the granny square. Ensure dc. Cut yarn, fo. Round 4: ch 3 (counts as tr), tr in each st
that the right sides are facing out and around, sl st to ch 3, cut yarn, fo (152 tr)
the granny square is facing towards you. TOP OF BAG/STRAPS/HANDLE Round 5: using Lemon Sorbet, attach yarn
Attach Lemon Sorbet yarn to the ch 3 Round 1: using Lemon Sorbet, attach yarn to to any st, ch 1. Dc in same st and in each st
space of the granny square. Insert the top right ch 3 space of the bag, ch 1. Dc in the around, sl st to first dc, cut yarn, fo (152 dc)
hook into the ch 3 space and first st of next st and each st around the bag. Place 1
the middle panel and complete a dc. dc in each ch 3 space and 5 dc on each edge FINISHING
*Insert hook into the next st of the granny of the middle panel. Dc into the same st as ch Weave in all the ends and your bag is
square and middle panel, complete dc. 1, sl st to ch 1, cut yarn, fo (68 dc) finished.

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EASY

TULIPS
BY JAY CRITCHLEY (J MADE CREATIONS)

These tulips are fun, never need to be thrown out and are super quick
to make. They’re also an excellent scrap buster as you can use any ply
or colour yarn. Just adjust the hook size as you need. Suitable as a forever gift
bouquet, at home in a vase or as a single tulip. Your imagination is your limit.

“Share your makes by tagging me on Instagram @jmadecreations,

I would love to see what you create!” – Jay

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YARN
• Fiddlesticks Superb 10,
10 ply 100% anti pilling acrylic
100g/165m: 1 ball each of colours
Wisteria, Lavender and Plum
• Fiddlesticks Superb 8, 8 ply 100%
anti pilling acrylic 100g/250m:
1 ball in Bright Green

EQUIPMENT
• 4mm and 3mm crochet hooks
• Large eye darning needle
• Bamboo skewers from any
supermarket
• 32 gauge wire or the finest wire
you can find
• Floral stem wrap tape 12mm
• Fabric glue
• Stitch marker

FINISHED SIZE
36cm tall

NOTES
As you are working around a
chain, crochet over your ends.
For final treble crochet round of
the tulip and leaf, crochet over the
fine gauge wire normally and leave
a wire tail to attach to the wooden
skewer. If you find this tricky, you can
thread the wire onto a wool needle
and sew the wire on the wrong side
of the last row as an alternative,
remembering to ensure that the wire
is not visible in your finished work.

CROCHET
ABBREVIATIONS
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dtr – double treble crochet
htr – half treble crochet
mr – magic ring
rep – repeat
sl st – slip stitch
st/s – stitch/es
tr – treble crochet

NOTES
You may wish to use a stitch marker
to assist in keeping track of stitches
along each side of the chain.

PATTERN

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 Photo 1 – wire tails on petals

Photo 2 – double crochet around the leaf and over wire

TULIP PETALS – MAKE 6 PER TULIP

Using 10 ply yarn colour of your choice and 4mm hook.
Round 1: ch 12, tr in 2nd st from hook and in each ch across.
Working the other side of the ch, tr in next st, htr in next st, dtr in
next 6 sts, htr in next st, tr in next st (22 sts)
Round 2: leaving a 2cm tail of wire, tr over the wire in each st
around. See photo 1 (22 sts).
Cut yarn and weave in the ends.

LEAVES – MAKE 2 PER TULIP

Using 8 ply Bright Green and 3mm hook.
Round 1: ch 28, tr in 2nd chain from hook, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next
3 sts, dtr in next 15 sts, htr in next 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts. Working along
the other side of the ch, tr in next 3 sts, htr in next 3 sts, dtr in next 14
sts, htr in next 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts (54 sts)
Round 2: leaving a 2cm tail of wire to twist on to the skewer, tr over
the wire in each st around. See photo 2 (54 sts).
Cut yarn and weave in the ends.

STAMEN – MAKE 1 PER TULIP

Using 8 ply Bright Green and 3mm hook.
Round 1: make a mr, 6 tr into the loop, sl st to join round (6 tr)
Round 2: *ch 2, sl st in next st. Rep from * 4 times, sl st to join round
(18 sts).
Cut yarn and weave in the ends.

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 FINISHING
Using two strands
of Bright Green and
a dab of glue, wrap the
top of the skewer for about
2–3cm. Glue the stamen to
the top of the bamboo skewer.
See photo 3.
When the stamen glue is dry, add and
arrange the petals using the wire to
twist them on to the skewer. Use a long
matching yarn thread and darning needle
to catch each petal in place. With the
excess yarn, tightly wrap at the base of all 6
petals. See photos 4 and 5.
Lastly, stretch florist stem wrap tape a little
to activate the stickiness. Wrap it tightly
down the skewer, adding the petals with
the wire first to the skewer and stabilising
the petals with the florist tape. See photo
6. Continue to cover the entire length of
skewer with the florist tape.
Arrange the petals and leaves using
the wire in a bunch, vase or bouquet as
desired.

Photo 3 – wrap the green yarn around the top of the skewer Photo 4 – wrap the wire onto the skewer, and using a darning
and glue to stamen on the top of the skewer needle and matching thread, catch the base of each petal in place

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Photo 5 – wrap the base of the petals Photo 6 – wrap the base of the petals
with the excess darning thread and secure them with wire, going over
to secure them the skewer and petal bases with
florist wrap tape

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INTERMEDIATE

Greta

THE GREYHOUND BY KRISTY PRASHANTH (HEY FREYA CROCHET)

Greta loves 80s style aerobics, mostly for the bright coloured leotards
and legwarmers. At last count, Greta had 106 pairs of legwarmers.

Greta is suitable for makers with some experience in amigurumi making.

It includes the technique of crocheting in the round. Some fun accessories
are made by crocheting in rows. Greta is an 80s girl, so go as bright
as you like with your colours.

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 YARN FINISHED NOTES
Scheepjes Catona 4 ply Mercerised MEASUREMENTS Gauge is not crucial with amigurumi.
cotton, 50gm/125m: 1 ball each of If made with the indicated yarn and Your choice of yarn and the size
colours Tangerine, Garden Rose, crochet hook the toy will stand 18cm tall. of the crochet hook will affect the
Apple Green, Tulip and Jet Black, final size of the toy. Match your yarn
and 2 balls of colour Mercury CROCHET TERMS choice and hook size. The sts should
ch – chain be tight enough that the stuffing
EQUIPMENT dc – double crochet does not show. If your sts are too
• 2.25mm crochet hook dec – decrease (2 sts together) loose, try changing your tension
• Stitch marker fo – fasten off or using a smaller hook. When
• Darning needle inc – increase (2 dc in st) changing colour, pull through the
• Pearl head pins pm – place marker new colour on the st previous to the
• 9mm black safety eyes rep – repeat colour change. Do not join at the
• Polyfill rnd/s – round/s end of each rnd. Move the marker to
• Scissors sl st – slip stitch the last st made of each rnd.
• Pipe cleaners x 6 st/s – stitch/es
tr – treble crochet

PATTERN Round 28: *dc in next 6 sts, dec. Rep from * Rounds 41–43: dc in each st around (24 dc)
5 times (42 dc). Change to Mercury. Cut the Tangerine
BODY Change to Garden Rose. Don’t cut the leaving a short tail. Weave in yarn end.
Round 1: using Tangerine, make a magic Tangerine yarn. You will pick it up again on Continue stuffing body with Polyfill.
ring, 6 dc into the loop. Pm in last st (6 dc) rnd 31. Round 44: dc in next st, dec, dc in next 10
Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc) Rounds 29–30: dc in each st around (42 dc) sts, dec, dc in next 9 sts (22 dc)
Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep Change to Tangerine. Cut the Garden Rounds 45–46: dc in each st around (22 dc).
from * 5 times (18 dc) Rose leaving a short tail. Weave in the yarn Sl st to next st and fo. Leave a long tail
Round 4: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. end. Start to stuff the body with Polyfill and for sewing.
Rep from * 5 times (24 dc) continue to stuff as you go.
Round 5: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. Round 31: dc in each st around (42 dc) HEAD
Rep from * 5 times (30 dc) Round 32: *dc in next 5 sts, dec. Rep from * Round 1: using Jet Black, make a magic
Round 6: *dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st. 5 times (36 dc) ring, 6 dc into the loop. Pm in last st (6 dc)
Rep from * 5 times (36 dc) Rounds 33–35: dc in each st around (36 dc) Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc)
Round 7: *dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st. Round 36: *dc in next 4 sts, dec. Rep from * Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep
Rep from * 5 times (42 dc) 5 times (30 dc) from * 5 times (18 dc)
Round 8: *dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st. Rounds 37–39: dc in each st around (30 dc) Rounds 4–5: dc in each st around (18 dc)
Rep from * 5 times (48 dc) Round 40: *dc in next 3 sts, dec. Rep from * Round 6: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from * 5
Round 9: *dc in next 7 sts, inc in next st. 5 times (24 dc) times (12 dc).
Rep from * 5 times (54 dc)
Round 10: *dc in next 8 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 5 times (60 dc)
Round 11: *dc in next 9 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 5 times (66 dc)
Round 12: *dc in next 10 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 5 times (72 dc)
Rounds 13–14: dc in each st around (72 dc)
Round 15: *dc in next 10 sts, dec. Rep from
* 5 times (66 dc)
Rounds 16–17: dc in each st around (66 dc)
Round 18: *dc in next 9 sts, dec. Rep from *
5 times (60 dc)
Rounds 19–20: dc in each st around (60 dc)
Round 21: *dc in next 8 sts, dec. Rep from *
5 times (54 dc)
Rounds 22–23: dc in each st around (54 dc)
Round 24: *dc in next 7 sts, dec. Rep from *
5 times (48 dc)
Rounds 25–27: dc in each st around (48 dc)

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Change to Mercury. Cut the Jet Black,
leaving a short tail. Weave in the yarn end.
Round 7: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep
from * 5 times (18 dc)
Rounds 8–10: dc in each st around (18 dc)
Round 11: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 5 times (24 dc).
Stuff the nose section.
Rounds 12–14: dc in each st around (24 dc)
Round 15: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 5 times (30 dc)
Rounds 16–18: dc in each st around (30 dc)
Round 19: *dc in next 9 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 2 times (33 dc)
Rounds 20–22: dc in each st around (33 dc)
Round 23: dc in next 2 sts, *inc in next st, dc
in next 9 sts. Rep from * 2 times. Dc in last
st (36 dc)
Rounds 24–26: dc in each st around (36 dc)
Round 27: *dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st. Rounds 47–48: dc in each st around (48 dc) each eye, over row 34. Each eyebrow should
Rep from * 5 times (42 dc) Round 49: *dc in next 6 sts, dec. Rep from * be approximately 5 sts wide. Embroider the
Rounds 28–30: dc in each st around (42 dc) 5 times (42 dc) mouth between rows 19 and 20, curving
Round 31: *dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st. Round 50: *dc in next 5 sts, dec. Rep from under the bottom side of the snout. The
Rep from * 5 times (48 dc) * 5 times (36 dc) mouth should cover approximately 20 sts.
Rounds 32–34: dc in each st around (48 dc) Round 51: *dc in next 4 sts, dec. Rep from *
Round 35: *dc in next 7 sts, inc in next st. 5 times (30 dc) BACK LEGS – MAKE 2
Rep from * 5 times (54 dc) Round 52: *dc in next 3 sts, dec. Rep from * Make 2 in Mercury.
Round 36–38: dc in each st around (54 dc). 5 times (24 dc) Round 1: using Mercury, make a magic ring,
Place 9mm safety eyes between rows 30 Round 53: *dc in next 2 sts, dec. Rep from * 6 dc into the loop. Pm in last st (6 dc)
and 31, 12 sts apart. Stuff head and continue 5 times (18 dc) Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc)
to stuff as you go. Round 54: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from * 5 Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep
Round 39: *dc in next 8 sts, inc in next st. times (12 dc) from * 5 times (18 dc)
Rep from * 5 times (60 dc) Round 55: dc in each st around (6 dc). Rounds 4–6: dc in each st around (18 dc)
Rounds 40–42: dc in each st around (60 dc) Sl st in next st. Fo, leaving a long tail. Finish Round 7: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from * 5
Round 43: *dc in next 8 sts, dec. Rep from * stuffing the head. Using a darning needle, times (12 dc).
5 times (54 dc) weave the yarn tail through the front loop Begin to stuff the leg and continue stuffing
Rounds 44–45: dc in each st around (54 dc) of each remaining st and pull tight to close. as you go.
Round 46: *dc in next 7 sts, dec. Rep from * Weave in the yarn end. Rounds 8–22: dc in each st around (12 dc)
5 times (48 dc) Using Jet Black, embroider eyebrows over Round 23: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep

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 from * 5 times (18 dc)
Round 24: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 5 times (24 dc)
Rounds 25–30: dc in each st around (24 dc)
Round 31: *dc in next 2 sts, dec. Rep from *
5 times (18 dc)
Rounds 32–34: dc in each st around (18 dc)
Round 35: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from * 5
times (12 dc).
Finish stuffing the straight part of the leg
firmly. Lightly stuff the beginning of the thigh.
Round 36: dc in each st around (12 dc)
Round 37: dec in each st around (6 dc).
Sl st in next st. Fo, leaving a long yarn tail for
sewing the leg to the body. Using a darning
needle, weave the yarn tail through the
front loop of each remaining st and pull
tight to close.

FRONT LEGS – MAKE 2

Round 1: using Mercury, make a magic ring,
4 dc into the loop. Pm in last st (4 dc)
Round 2: inc in each st around (8 dc)
Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep
from * 3 times (12 dc)
Round 4: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st.
Rep from * 3 times (16 dc)
Round 5: dc in each st around (16 dc)
Round 6: *dc in next 2 sts, dec. Rep from *
3 times (12 dc). Round 3: inc in each st around (10 dc) Row 2: sk next st, tr in each st across (12 dc).
Begin to stuff the leg and continue stuffing Round 4: dc in each st around (10 dc) Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in
as you go. Round 5: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep the starting yarn end. Wrap the legwarmer
Rounds 7–31: dc in each st around (12 dc) from * 4 times (15 dc) around the ankle region of the back leg.
Finish stuffing the leg. Stuff lightly towards Round 6: dc in each st around (15 dc) Using a yarn needle, st the edges of the
the top of the leg so it will sit flatter. Round 7: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. legwarmer together. Weave in the yarn end
Round 32: flatten the top of the leg in half. Rep from * 4 times (20 dc) and carry it through the leg to secure. Rep
Place 6 dc through both layers of sts to Round 8–15: dc in each st around (20 dc) for the other back leg.
close the opening (6 dc). Round 16: press the ear flat. Place 10 dc
Fo and leave a long tail for sewing. through both layers of sts to close the WRISTBANDS – MAKE 2
opening (10 dc). Row 1: using Apple Green, ch 14 (ensure
TAIL Fo leaving a long tail for sewing. the ch is long enough to wrap around the
Round 1: using Mercury, make a magic ring, wrist of the front leg, adjust accordingly).
5 dc into the loop. Pm in last st (5 dc) TONGUE Tr in 3rd ch from hook, tr in each ch across
Round 2: dc in each st around (5 dc) Crochet around the foundation chain. (12 dc).
Round 3: inc in each st around (10 dc) Round 1: using Tulip, ch 6, dc in 2nd ch Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Rounds 4–40: dc in each st around (10 dc) from hook, dc in next 3 ch, 3 dc in last ch. Weave in the starting yarn end. Wrap
Wrap 6 pipe cleaners together and place Turn the work to work into the opposite the wristband around the front leg and
them inside the tail, cutting them to fit. side of the chain. Dc in next 4 ch, 2 dc in last follow the sewing instructions as for
Don’t stuff the tail. The fluffy pipe cleaners chain. Pm in last st (13 dc) the legwarmers.
will provide the stuffing. Round 2: dc in next 12 sts, inc in next st (14 dc)
Round 41: flatten the top of the tail in half. Sl st in next st. Fo, leaving a long tail for HEADBAND
Place 5 dc through both layers of sts to sewing. Weave in the starting yarn end. Row 1: Using Apple Green, ch 45 (ensure
close the opening (5 dc). the ch is long enough to wrap around the
Fo leaving a long tail for sewing. LEGWARMERS – MAKE 2 head, adjust accordingly). Tr in 3rd ch from
Row 1: using Garden Rose, ch 14 (ensure hook, tr in each ch across (43 dc)
EARS – MAKE 2 the ch is long enough to wrap around the Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in
Round 1: using Mercury, make a magic ring, ankle of the back leg, adjust accordingly). Tr the starting yarn end. You will attach the
5 dc into the loop. Pm in last st (5 dc) in 3rd ch from hook, tr in each ch across. Ch headband to the head after adding the ears
Round 2: dc in each st around (5 dc) 2 and turn (12 dc) to the head.

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ASSEMBLY toes on each foot between rows 3 and 4.
Before sewing, pin the pieces together first Use a French knot to form each toe.
to ensure correct positioning.
BACK LEGS
EARS Press the side of the thigh that lies against
Sew the ears to the head. Angle them the body inwards, creating a concave
so the outside corner of the ears sits curve. The outer thigh will now curve
between rows 43 and 44. The inside outwards. Place the leg so the widest
corner of the ear sits between rows 41 part of the thigh falls over rounds 11 to 20.
and 42. Allow 6 sts between the ears. Use Attach each leg to the body by sewing just
your fingers to mould the ears into shape. inside the edge of the thigh so your sts
Greta likes to have one folded and one are hidden. Using Tulip, embroider 4 toes
straight ear. on each foot between rows 3 and 4. Use a
French knot to form each toe.
TONGUE
St tongue to the underside of the mouth TAIL
using 3 to 4 sts in a position of your liking. Sew the tail to the centre back of the
Greta likes hers sitting a little to the side. body. The flat edge of the tail should
be sewn vertically over rounds 15 to 19.
HEADBAND Bend the tail into a position you like.
Wrap the headband around the head.
Using a yarn needle, st the edges of the BODY AND HEAD
headband together. Weave in the yarn end Sew the body to the head. The
and carry it through the head to secure. opening of the body should be
sewn over rounds 32 to 42 of
FRONT LEGS the head. Add more stuffing into
Sew the front legs between rows 35 and 36 the body as you go to ensure the
of the body. The front legs should be 2 sts neck section of the body is firm
apart in the front. Using Tulip, embroider 4 enough to support the head.

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EASY

WYNTER
BEAR
BY TESSA KNOWLES (DAWNIES CREATIONS)

Based on a popular squishy bear, Wynter Bear is a simple pattern

that is perfect for beginners. You can easily change the colours
to suit your tastes or the seasons.

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 YARN
4 Seasons Marvel 8ply 100% acrylic
100g/283m: 1 ball each of colours
Sea Green, Duck Egg, Cloud, White,
Black and Wisteria

EQUIPMENT
• 3mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Polyfill stuffing

FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
Wynter Bear is approx. 18cm tall

NOTES
• This pattern doesn’t use safety
eyes, but you are welcome to use
safety eyes if you prefer.
• Amigurumi is made in a continuous
rounds so there is no need to join.
• Your tension, yarn and crochet
hook used will affect the size of
the finished item.
• Use pins to help place the different
parts to help get the right placement. PATTERN Round 42: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from * 9
times (20 dc)
CROCHET TERMS BODY Round 43–44: dc in each st around. Sl st
ch – chain Round 1: using Cloud, make a mr, 5 dc into to join (20 dc).
dc – double crochet the loop (5 dc) Leave tail to sew. Stuff the body firmly and
dec – decrease (2 dc together) Round 2: inc in each st around (10 dc) sew the hole closed.
inc – increase (2 dc in same st) Round 3: inc in each st around (20 dc)
mr – magic ring Round 4: *dc in next st, inc in next st. EARS – MAKE 2
rep – repeat Rep from * 9 times (30 dc) Round 1: using Cloud, make a mr, 4 dc into
sl st – slip stitch Round 5: dc in each st around (30 dc) the loop (4 dc)
Round 6: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. Round 2: inc in each st around (8 dc)
Rep from * 9 times (40 dc) Round 3: inc in each st around (16 dc)
Round 7: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. Round 4: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep
Rep from * 9 times (50 dc) from * 7 times (24 dc)
Round 8: dc in each st around (50 dc) Round 5: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st.
Round 9: *dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st. Rep from * 7 times (32 dc)
Rep from * 9 times (60 dc) Round 6: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st.
Round 10: dc in each st around (60 dc) Rep from * 7 times (40 dc)
Round 11: *dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st. Round 7–10: dc in each st around. Sl st to
Rep from * 9 times (70 dc) join (40 dc).
Round 12–20: dc in each st around (70 dc) Leave tail to sew.
Round 21: *dc in next 5 sts, dec. Rep from
* 9 times (60 dc) INNER EARS – MAKE 2
Round 22–31: dc in each st around (60 dc) Round 1: using Sea Green, make a mr, 4 dc
Round 32: *dc in next 4 sts, dec. Rep from into the loop (4 dc)
* 9 times (50 dc) Round 2: inc in each st around (8 dc)
Round 33–38: dc in each st around (50 dc) Round 3: inc in each st around. Sl st to join
Round 39: *dc in next 3 sts, dec. Rep from (16 dc).
* 9 times (40 dc) Leave tail to sew. Sew the inner ears onto
Round 40: dc in each st around (40 dc) the ears. Fold the ears in half (they will look
Round 41: *dc in next 2 sts, dec. Rep from a bit like a half circle), then sew them onto
* 9 times (30 dc) the body.

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MUZZLE Rep from * 9 times (40 dc) TAIL
Round 1: using Sea Green, make a mr, 4 dc Round 7: dc in each st around (40 dc) Round 1: using Sea Green, make a mr, 4 dc
into the loop (4 dc) Round 8: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. into the loop (4 dc)
Round 2: inc in each st around (8 dc) Rep from * 9 times (50 dc) Round 2: inc in each st around (8 dc)
Round 3: inc in each st around (16 dc) Round 9: *dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st. Round 3: inc in each st around (16 dc)
Round 4: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep from * 9 times. Sl st to join (60 dc). Round 4–5: dc in each st around. Sl st to
Rep from * 7 times (24 dc) Leave tail to sew. The belly will be sewn partly join (16 dc).
Round 5–6: dc in each st around. Sl st to onto the bottom and partly onto the front of Leave tail to sew. Stuff the tail and sew onto
join (24 dc). the body. The belly doesn’t need any stuffing. the back of the body.
Leave tail to sew. Stuff the muzzle and sew it
onto the body. Use pins to help you “shape” EYES – MAKE 2 SCARF
the muzzle before sewing. Round 1: using Black, make a mr, 5 dc into Row 1: using White, ch 85, dc in 2nd ch
the loop. Sl st to join (5 dc). from hook and in each st across. Join
BELLY Leave tail to sew. Wisteria, ch 1 and turn (84 dc)
Round 1: using Duck Egg, make a mr, 5 dc Row 2: sl st in each st across. Join White,
into the loop (5 dc) NOSE ch 1 and turn (84 dc)
Round 2: inc in each st around (10 dc) Round 1: using Black, make a mr, 5 dc into Row 3: dc in each st across (84 dc).
Round 3: inc in each st around (20 dc) the loop. Do not join (5 dc). Tie off. Add extra yarn to the ends to
Round 4: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep Tie off – this should be like a triangle/semi- make tassels. Tessa suggests using White
from * 9 times (30 dc) circle shape. Leave tail to sew. Sew the eyes and Wisteria.
Round 5: dc in each st around (30 dc) onto the body and sew the nose onto the
Round 6: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. muzzle. Sew the nose in a triangle shape.

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ADV. BEGINNER/
INTERMEDIATE

The Winter Rain

JUMPER
BY LAUREN CURLEWIS (HOOKED BY LOZ)

A snuggly warm jumper with a subtle texture, perfect for the colder months!

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 YARN NOTES rnd/s – round/s
Paintbox Simply Aran 100% Acrylic • Beginning ch does not count as sl st – slip stitch
100gr/184m: 3 (3, 3, 4, 5) balls of a st. Pull these quite tight. st/s – stitch/es
colour Dusty Rose and 1 ball of • It’s a raglan construction worked tr – treble crochet
colour Seafoam in rnds, turning after each rnd tr2tog – treble crochet 2 sts together
to get the texture. tr3tog – treble crochet 3 sts together
EQUIPMENT • After joining to separate the sleeves
• 5mm crochet hook and body, the body is worked, then SPECIAL STITCHES
• Darning needle the sleeves and finally the neckline. htr2tog (half treble crochet
• Tape measure Each size is written as follows; 1–2 together) – yo, insert hook in first
• Scissors (2–4, 4–6, 6–8, 8–10). st, pull up a loop, insert hook in next
• The right side of the garment is the st, pull up a loop, yo pull through all
TENSION/GAUGE side the tr rounds are facing out. 4 loops.
13 stitches x 10 rows = 10cm/4in x ps (puff stitch) – *yo, insert hook,
10cm/4in square of two row pattern CROCHET TERMS pull up a loop. Rep from 2 times.
sequence with a 5mm hook. bphtr – back post half treble crochet Yo, pull through 6 loops, yo,
ch – chain pull through 2 loops.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS dc – double crochet ps inc (puff stitch increase) –
Jumper is intended to be worn with fo – fasten off (ps, ch 1, ps) in the same st.
a 5–7.5cm/2–3in positive ease, so pick fphtr – front post half treble crochet
a size 5-7.5cm/2–3in bigger than the htr – half treble crochet
chest size you are making for. rep – repeat

Size Chest Sleeve length Underarm to hem Upper arm circumference

1–2 58.5/23in 19.5cm/7.75in 18.5cm/7.25in 23cm/9in

2–4 64.5cm/25.5in 23.5cm/9.25in 20.5cm/8in 26cm/10.25in

4–6 58cm/26.75in 27.5cm/10.75in 24.5cm/9.5in 27.5cm/10.75in

6–8 74cm/29in 29.5cm/11.75in 26.5cm/10.5in 30.5cm/12in

8–10 80cm/31.5in 35.5cm/14in 28.5cm/11.25in 34cm/13.5in

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 PATTERN
Using Dusty Rose, ch 64 (64, 72, 72, 72), sl
st to join in first ch, making sure not to twist
your ch.
Round 1: ch 2, tr in each ch around, sl st to
join. Ch 2 and turn. (64, 64, 72, 72, 72 tr)
Round 2: [ps inc in next st, *dc in next st, tr in
next st. Rep from * 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 times, then dc
in next st. Ps inc in next st, *dc in next st, tr in
next st. Rep from * 9, 9, 10, 10, 10 times, then
dc in next st]. Repeat [ ] once more, until
you are back at the first ps. Sl st to join to top
of ps. Sl st into ch space, sl st in next ps. Ch 2
and turn. (72, 72, 80, 80, 80 sts)
Round 3: ps inc in ch 1 space, tr in each st
around. Tr in each ps and ps inc in each ch
1 space. Sl st to join to top of ps. Sl st in ch 1
space, sl st in next ps. Ch 2 and turn. (80, 80,
88, 88, 88 sts)
Round 4: [ps inc in ch 1 space, *dc in next st,
tr in next st. Rep from * until you reach the st
before next ch 1 space. Dc in next st before
ch 1 space]. Rep [ ] 3 more times. Sl st to join
to top of ps. Sl st in ch 1 space, sl st in next ps.
Ch 2 and turn. (88, 88, 96, 96, 96 sts)

Rep rnds 3 and 4 so you have a total of 10

(12, 12, 14, 16) rnds including the first tr rnd.
You will be increasing 8 sts each rnd.
At the end of the last rnd, only sl st into the
ch 1 space and finish – don’t sl st into the
second ps.

Before you split for the sleeves and body,

you should have 37 (41, 43, 47, 51) sts on the
front and back sides and 29 (33, 35, 39, 43)
sts on the sleeve sides (including the ps,
but not the ch 1).
Rnd 5 will split for the sleeves and body.
Make sure you join with the tr rnds
facing out.

Round 5: starting in ps, tr in each st around

until next ps. In the ch 1 space, start a tr2tog
and finish it in the next ch 1 space to bring
the front and back together, creating a hole
for the sleeve. Tr in each st across until the
next ch 1 space. Rep the process of joining
two ch 1 spaces together with a tr2tog. Sl st
to join. Ch 1 and turn. (76, 84, 88, 96, 104 sts)
Round 6: *dc in next st, tr in next st. Rep
from * until end of round. Sl st to join. Ch 2
and turn. (76, 84, 88, 96, 104 sts)
Round 7: tr in each st around. Sl st to join.
Ch 1 and turn. (76, 84, 88, 96, 104 sts)

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 Rep rnds 6 and 7 for a total of 17 (19, 23, 25, Round 7: tr in each st around. Sl st to join. Sizes 8–10: using Seafoam, htr2tog until
27) rnds (or until desired length), counting Ch 1 and turn. (30, 34, 36, 40, 44 sts) end of rnd. Sl st to join. Ch 1, do not turn.
from rnd 5. The hem will add 2.5cm/1”. Do (22 sts)
not turn work on last row. Rep rounds 6 and 7 of sleeves for a total
of 17 (21, 25, 27, 33) rnds (or until your Round 9: *fphtr in next st, bphtr in next st.
HEM desired length), counting from rnd 5. The Rep from * until end of rnd. Sl st to join. Ch
Round 8: using Seafoam, htr in each st cuff will add 2.5cm/1in. Do not turn work 1, do not turn. (18, 18, 20, 22, 22 sts)
around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, do not turn. (76, on last row. Rounds 10–11: Rep rnd 9, after sl st to join, fo.
84, 88, 96, 104 sts)
Round 9: *fphtr in next st, bphtr in next st. CUFF Rep for second sleeve.
Rep from * until end of round. Sl st to join. Round 8: refer to sizes below.
Ch 1, do not turn. (76, 84, 88, 96, 104 sts) Sizes 1–2: using Seafoam, *htr in next 3 NECK
Rounds 10–11: rep rnd 9, after sl st to join, fo. sts, 6 htr2tog, htr in next 3 sts, htr2tog. Rep Round 1: using Seafoam and with outside
from * until end of rnd. Sl st to join. Ch 1, do of jumper facing you, attach yarn in the
SLEEVES not turn. (18 sts) corner of the starting ch. Ch 1, do not turn.
Round 5: using Dusty Rose and with the Sizes 2–4: using Seafoam, *htr in next st, Htr in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, do
outside of your jumper facing you, join your 8 htr2tog, htr in next st, htr2tog. Rep from not turn. (64, 64, 72, 72, 72 sts)
yarn in the right ch 1 space that was joined * until end of rnd. Sl st to join. Ch 1, do not Round 2: *fphtr in next st, bphtr in next st.
together in the body. Ch 2, and make a turn. (18 sts) Rep from * until end of round. Sl st to join.
tr3tog in the ch 1 space, in the centre of the Sizes 4–6: using Seafoam, *htr in next st, 4 Ch 1, do not turn. (64, 64, 72, 72, 72 sts)
armpit and in the second ch 1 space. Tr in htr2tog. Rep from * until end of rnd. Sl st to Rounds 3–4: rep rnd 2, after ss to join, fo.
each st around. Sl st to join to top of tr3tog. join. Ch 1, do not turn. (20 sts)
Ch 1 and turn. (30, 34, 36, 40, 44 sts) Sizes 6–8: using Seafoam, *htr in next st, 4 Weave in all the ends.
Round 6: *dc in next st, tr in next st. Rep htr2tog, htr in next st, 5 htr2tog. Rep from
from * until end of rnd. Sl st to join. Ch 2 and * until end of rnd. Sl st to join. Ch 1, do not You have finished your Winter Rain
turn. (30, 34, 36, 40, 44 sts) turn. (22 sts) Jumper! Enjoy!

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ADV. BEGINNER

Cluster of Flowers

COVERLET BY CARINA REGO (CARINA’S CRAFTS)

A great stash buster pattern - use all your left over stash to create flowers.
Alternatively, this coverlet would look stunning in one solid colour. Add or
reduce the number of flowers to create the size desired. Make only a few
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 YARN
Scheepjes Stone Washed/River
Washed Colour Pack 78% cotton,
22% acrylic 10g/26m: 50 colours

EQUIPMENT
• 3.5mm hook
• Sewing needle
• Neutral coloured sewing
thread
• Scissors

FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 6cm x 6cm
per flower
Approximately 82cm x 92cm
for completed coverlet

CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dtr – double treble crochet
fo – fasten off
pm – place marker
rep – repeat
sk – skip stitch
ss – slip stitch
tr – treble crochet

NOTES
The size of the blanket can be
adjusted by creating fewer or
more hexagon flowers and sewing
fewer or more rows together.
PATTERN

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 SIX PETAL [HEXAGON]
FLOWER – MAKE 200
Round 1: make a magic loop, ch 4, 17 dtr
into the loop, ss to top of first dtr to join.
Pm into ss.
Round 2: working into the same st as ss,
ch 3, 3 tr, ch 2, ss into second ch from
hook to create a picot, 3 tr, ch 3, ss. Sk
next st, dc in next st. *Working into the
next st, ss, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 2, ss into second
ch from hook, 3 tr, ch 3, ss. Sk next st, dc
into next st. Rep from * 3 more times.
You should now have 5 petals. Working
into the next st, ss, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 2, ss into
second ch from hook, 3 tr, ch 3, ss. Sk
next st, ss into marked ss. Cut yarn and fo.

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 Each mini skein of Scheepjes Stone
Washed or River Washed will make a total
of four flowers.

Decide on the layout, either colours

randomly placed or in a rainbow gradient
manner. On the wrong side, with neutral
coloured sewing thread, join the corners
of adjoining hexagons to create rows.
Then place two rows together and join
the corners of adjoining hexagons. Always
work on joining the flowers and rows
on the wrong side. Continue until the
coverlet is created.

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GETTING TO KNOW

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 TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. never really explored any artistic pursuits and my stitch count was way off, but I was
WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND through my teenage years. It’s only been in very proud of my first creation. This is why I
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK? the past few years that I’ve really explored always tell new crocheters to give it a go and
Hi, my name is Zac and I originally hail from the world of crochet, which has reignited just immerse yourself in the fact that your
Whangarei, New Zealand, but now reside in that passion for being creative and making first make might be a bit funky looking!
the lovely city of Melbourne, Australia. My things. Although I was crocheting every
career started off in corporate learning and now and then in the years prior, I started WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR
development, but at the moment I’m taking the CrochetmeZaddy world in early 2020 CREATIVITY THE MOST?
a break from the corporate world to explore because of the reaction I was getting My creativity is largely influenced by
my art and social media presence. online. That has really driven me to be the the LGBTQ+ community, nostalgia
successful crochet artist that I am today. for the cartoons I watched when I was
HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN younger, and anything cute and simple.
CREATIVE? WHEN DID WHAT WAS THE FIRST All my patterns are made to be suitable
YOU START? CROCHET ITEM YOU for beginners and also quick and cute
I always considered myself as a creative EVER MADE? makes for more experienced crocheters.
person growing up. I was always interested My first crochet item was a very ugly granny Everything outside of my own designs is
in arts and crafts and used to do cross square that I managed to make on a work usually a pride-themed animal, Pokémon
stitch with my mum when I was little, but break. My tension was all over the place, or clothing piece.

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 WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE
MATERIALS TO USE? DO YOU
HAVE A FAVOURITE YARN?
For clothing, I love a nice lightweight
cotton, or a chunky wool. However, when
I’m making my plushies, I’m a mega-fan of
the chunkier plush yarns. Honey Bunny
from Hobbii yarns is my current favourite. I
wish there were more stockists in Australia.

WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT
ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
My proudest accomplishment is my growth
as a crochet content creator. When I first
started CrochetmeZaddy, I was literally
making a crochet account on Instagram
just to see what could happen. I have
since made a name for myself globally
on multiple platforms and have a large
community of supporters who are keen to
see me succeed at just being me.

JUST FOR FUN … IF CROCHET

DIDN’T EXIST, WHAT WOULD
BE YOUR CHOICE OF
CREATIVE MEDIUM?
Interesting question. I honestly have no
idea what I would be doing without my
beloved crochet. I have always been a
huge fan of embroidery and have many
thoughts about making a StitchmeZaddy
page to see what I could make. I don’t
think I could stray too far from the fibre
arts community – it’s one big family of
creatives out there.

CONTACT

Y can find
You d Zac’s
Z ’ Little Cow Pal
project in this issue on page 124.

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 PROJECT

16
EASY

Little

COW PAL BY ZAC DOAR

“The Little Cow Pal is your perfect bovine friend. The Little Cow Pal
is a beginner pattern that is fast, simple, and absolutely adorable!
When designing this pattern, I wanted to make sure that I could produce
a pattern that both beginners could use to learn, but also something that
experienced crochet artists can quickly make and have in their market stalls.
The Little Cow Pal is the eighth addition to the Little Pal Collection by
Crochet Me Zaddy.” – Zac

Instagram & TikTok: @crochet.me.zaddy

Twitch & YouTube: @crochetmezaddy | Website: www.crochetmezaddy.com

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 YARN
• 4 Seasons Brighton cotton blend
8 ply 50% cotton 50% acrylic
50g/95m: 1 ball each of colours
White, Black and Pink
• 4 Seasons Flinders 8 ply 100% cotton
50g/115: 1 ball of colour Natural PATTERN in next 8 sts, cc to White, dc in next 18 sts
(48 dc)
EQUIPMENT BODY Round 11: dc in next 23 sts, cc to Black, dc
• 3.5mm crochet hook Round 1: using White, make a mr, 6 dc into in next 6 sts, cc to White, dc in next 19 sts
• Darning needle the loop, pull closed (6 dc) (48 dc)
• 12mm black safety eyes Round 2: inc in each st around (12 dc) Round 12: dc in next 24 sts, cc to Black, dc
• Sewing pins Round 3: *dc in next st, inc in next st. Rep in next 4 sts, cc to White, dc in next 20 sts
from * 5 times (18 dc) (48 dc)
NOTES Round 4: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. Round 13: cc to Black, dc in next 4 sts, cc
This pattern includes multiple colour Rep from * 5 times (24 dc) to White, dc in next 43 sts, cc to Black, dc in
changes when making the cow spots. Round 5: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. next st (48 dc)
These will be written in the pattern as Rep from * 5 times (30 dc) Round 14: dc in next 5 sts, cc to White, dc
(cc to Black) or (cc to White). Round 6: *dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st. in next 41 sts, cc to Black, dc in next 2 sts
Rep from * 5 times (36 dc) (48 dc)
CROCHET TERMS Round 7: *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. Round 15: dc in next 6 sts, cc to White, dc
cc – colour htr – half double Rep from * 2 times. cc to Black, dc in next 4 in next 40 sts, cc to Black, dc in next 2 sts
change crochet sts, cc to White, dc in next st, inc in next st, (48 dc)
ch – chain inc – single *dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st. Rep from * 1 Round 16: dc in next 6 sts, cc to White, dec,
dec – single crochet increase more time (42 dc) *dc in next 6 sts, dec. Rep from * 3 times. Dc
crochet invisible mr – magic ring Round 8: *dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st. in next st 6 sts, cc to Black, dec (42 dc)
decrease rep – repeat Rep from * 1 more time. 6 dc in next st, dc Round 17: dc in next 5 sts, cc to White, dec,
dc – single rnd/s – round/s in next st, cc to Black, dc in same st, 5 dc in *dc in next 5 sts, dec. Rep from * 4 times
crochet sl st – slip stitch next st, cc to White, dc in next st, inc in next (36 dc)
fo – fasten off st, *dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st. Rep from * Round 18: cc to Black, dc in next 4 sts, cc to
1 more time (48 dc) White, dec, *dc in next 4 sts, dec. Rep from
Round 9: dc in next 22 sts, cc to Black, dc * 4 times (30 dc).
in next 8 sts, cc to White, dc in next 18 sts Add safety eyes between rnds 11 and 12,
(48 dc) approximately 8 sts apart. These safety eyes
Round 10: dc in next 22 sts, cc to Black, dc are placed between the two ‘spots’.

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 EARS – MAKE 2 FEET – MAKE 4
Make one in colour ‘White’ and one Round 1: using Natural, make a mr, 5 dc
in ‘Black’. into the loop (5 dc)
Round 1: make a mr, 4 dc into the Round 2: inc in each st around (10 dc)
loop (4 dc) Round 3: cc to White, dc in each st around
Round 2: *dc in next st, inc in next (10 dc).
st. Rep from * 1 more time (6 dc) Fo, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.
Round 3: inc in each st around
(12 dc) SNOUT
Round 4: dc in each st around (12 dc) Round 1: using Pink, ch 6. Starting in the
Round 5: *dc in next 3 sts, inc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, inc in
next st. Rep from * 2 times (15 dc) next ch, (continuing around other side of
Rounds 6–7: dc in each st around ch), dc in next 4 ch, inc in next ch (12 dc).
(15 dc) Sl st and fo, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.
Round 8: *dc in next 3 sts, dec.
Photo 1
Rep from * 2 times (12 dc) HORNS – MAKE 2
Round 19: *dc in next 3 sts, dec. Rep from Round 9: flatten the piece and Round 1: using Natural, make a mr, 6 dc
* 5 times (24 dc) crochet it closed. This means that each into the loop (6 dc)
Round 20: *dc in next 2 sts, dec. Rep from dc will go across the gap and through Rounds 2–4: dc in each st around (6 dc).
* 5 times (18 dc) two sts of the previous rnd (6 dc). Fo, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.
Round 21: *dc in next st, dec. Rep from See photo 1.
* 5 times (12 dc) Round 10: fold the piece in half and dc TAIL
Round 22: dec 6 times (6 dc). across the gap again. Each dc will go Round 1: using Black, ch 3. Starting in the
Fo and close the piece using a darning through two sts (3 dc). 2nd ch from hook, dc in next st, htr in next st.
needle. Fo, leaving a yarn tail for sewing. Fo, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.

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 ASSEMBLY FEET
When putting your Little Cow Pal Flip your project upside down, pretend
together, Zac recommends to first there is a cross section in the middle of
pin all the pieces onto the body to your project where you fo the body. Pin
map out where each part will be. each of the legs, spread evenly apart
Once mapped out, assemble in (approximately 3–4 sts from each other).
the following order.
HORNS
SNOUT The horns are sewn on top of the head. Zac
Sew the snout to the head between the puts his approximately 5–6 rows above the
eyes. Zac likes to the have the top edge of eyes and in line with the centre of the eyes
the snout positioned on the same row as and ears.
the bottom edge of the eyes.
TAIL
EARS Looking from above - the tail should follow
Place the ears one row above the eyes. The a straight line from the middle of the eyes
inner edge of the ears will be 5 sts out from and be stitched a few rows up from the
the eyes. back legs.

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LACE YARN (weight 0)

0 • Knitting needles: 1.5 to 2.25mm, or sizes 000 to 1

• Crochet hook: Steel hooks that are 1.6 to 1.4mm or a regular
hook that is 2.25 mm. (Steel hooks are sized differently from
regular hooks – the higher the number, the smaller the hook,
which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.)
• Suggested gauge: 33 to 40 knit sts; 32 to 42 double crochet sts
• Types of lace yarn: fingering, 10-count crochet thread

SUPER FINE YARN (weight 1)

1 •
•
Knitting needles: 2.25 to 3.25mm, or sizes 1 to 3
Crochet hooks: 2.25 to 3.5mm, or sizes B-1 to E-4
• Suggested gauge: 27 to 32 knit sts; 21 to 32 crochet sts
• Types of super fine yarn: sock, fingering, baby

FINE YARN (weight 2)

2 •
•
Knitting needles: 3.25 to 3.75mm, or sizes 3 to 5
Crochet hooks: 3.5 to 4.5mm, or sizes E-4 to 7
• Suggested gauge: 23 to 26 knit sts; 16 to 20 crochet sts
• Types of fine yarn: sport, baby

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 LIGHT YARN (weight 3)
3 • Knitting needles: 3.75 to 4.5mm, or sizes 3 to 5
• Crochet hooks: 4.5 to 5.5mm, or sizes 7 to I-9
• Suggested gauge: 21 to 24 knit sts; 12 to 17 crochet sts
• Types of light yarn: DK, light worsted

MEDIUM COMMONLY CALLED WORSTED

YARN (weight 4)
4 • Knitting needles: 4.5 to 5.5mm, or sizes 7 to 9
• Crochet hooks: 5.5 to 6.5mm, or sizes I–9 to K–101⁄2
• Suggested gauge: 16 to 20 knit sts; 11 to 14 crochet sts
• Types of medium yarn: worsted, afghan, aran

BULKY YARN (weight 5)

5 •
•
Knitting needles: 5.5 to 8mm, or sizes 9 to 11
Crochet hooks: 6.5 to 9mm, or sizes K–101⁄2 to M–13
• Suggested gauge: 12 to 15 knit sts; 8 to 11 crochet sts
• Types of bulky yarn: chunky, craft, rug

SUPER BULKY YARN (weight 6)

6 • Knitting needles: 8 to 12.75mm, or sizes 11 to 17
• Crochet hooks: 9 to 15mm, or sizes M–13 to Q
• Suggested gauge: 7 to 11 knit sts; 7 to 9 crochet sts
• Types of super bulky yarn: super bulky, roving

JUMBO YARN (weight 7)

7 •
•
Knitting needles: 12.75mm and larger, or sizes 17 and larger
Crochet hooks: 15mm and larger, or sizes Q and larger
• Suggested gauge: 6 knit sts and fewer; 6 crochet sts and fewer
• Types of jumbo yarn: jumbo, roving

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 Common

CROCHET
STITCHES
AUS/UK/Homespun USA Symbol How To Make
Ch Chain Ch Chain Yarn over and draw through 1 loop.

Sl st Slip stitch Sl st Slip stitch Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and
draw the loop through the stitch
and the loop on the hook.

Dc Double Sc Single crochet Insert hook in stitch, yarn over,

crochet draw through 1 loop. Yarn over,
draw through 2 loops.

Htr Half treble Hdc Half double crochet Yarn over, insert hook in stitch,
crochet yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops
on hook), yarn over and pull through
all 3 loops.

Tr Treble crochet Dc Double crochet Yarn over, insert hook in stitch,

yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops
on hook). Yarn over and pull through
2 loops twice.

Dtr Double treble Tr Treble Yarn over twice, insert hook in

stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop
(4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull
through 2 loops 3 times.

Ttr Triple treble Dtr Double treble Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in
stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop
(5 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull
through 2 loops 4 times.

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 Common

TERMINOLOGY USED IN CROCHET PATTERNS

Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning

Sk Skip Tog Together

Bp Back post Prev Previous

Fp Front post Dc2tog/dc3tog Double crochet 2/3 together

Fl Front loop RS Right side

Bl Back loop WS Wrong side

Sp Space Yo Yarn over (means the same as yarn

over hook or yarn round hook)

Beg Beginning

* Repeat instructions between

Bet Between two asterisks for a stated number
of times
Pm Place marker
() Repeat instructions between
brackets in the same place (stated
Rep Repeat in the pattern).

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 CROCHET
HOOK CONVERSION CHART

Metric Hook Sizes Canada/US UK Metric Hook Sizes Canada/US UK

2.0mm 14 0 6.5mm 3 K/101⁄2

2.25mm 13 B/1 7.0mm 2 10.75

2.75mm 12 C/2 7.5mm 1 -

3.0mm 11 C/2 8.0mm 0 L/11

3.25mm 10 D/3 9.0mm 00 M/13

3.5mm – E/4 10.0mm 000 N/15

3.75mm 9 F/5 11.0mm – O/17

4mm 8 G/6 12.0mm – P/19

4.5mm 7 7 15.0mm – Q/19

5.0mm 6 H/8 16.0mm – S/35

5.5mm 5 I/9 19.0mm – 50

6.0mm 4 J/10 25.0mm – -

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 LEARN TO CROCHET
All you need to know guidebook
Contains over 20 easy projects
from accessories to homewares,
for those new to crochet.

Illustrated step-by-step instructions introduce new stitches and techniques to build your skills.
Patons Learn to Crochet, Book 1257 available now. Call +61 3 5442 4673 or visit patonsyarns.com.au for your nearest stockist.
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