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COLOUR
INSPIRATION
Hook Dedri’s rainbow
storage doorstop
46
for your home
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12

26
Explore
unusual
fibres for
crochet
NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES
06 IN THE LOOP 14 HEARTH & HOME
Enjoy new patterns and yarns from Wendy, Our new columnist Dedri Uys celebrates
put Wool@J13 in your diary, hook a beautiful the glorious colour in her home and creates
shawl by Kirsten Ballering and meet fabulous a bright doorstop, which also doubles as
designers Amanda Perkins and Heather Leal. handy storage.

09 YARN REVIEWS 26 UNUSUAL YARNS

The latest yarns to tempt us include a snuggly If you’re inspired by our pretty Sugar Cane
yarn ideal for baby projects, a glossy single- Jacket on page 42 and stylish paper table set
ply and a denim-look cotton, plus check out on page 68, but haven’t tried crocheting with
new colour ranges in some favourite yarns. less common yarns before, then head here 11
for Rhian Drinkwater’s guide – you’ll soon
11 OFF THE HOOK be experimenting further!
Get springtime-ready with stylish homewares
and accessories in fresh greens and blues. 98 FINAL THOUGHT
Mrs Moon yarn and design brand is run by
12 BOOK REVIEWS two sisters, Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller.
Simple and chic designs from Mrs Moon, We chat with Susan about building a career
Sophie’s Universe blanket from Dedri Uys, around their families, their online shop, new
projects for pregnancy and freeform crochet. book and yarn, and working from the sofa!

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➻ Twinkie Chan
is sharing this
super-cute tissue-
box cosy free on
her blog. With
bright red walls,
a welcoming We Love
green front
door and lots
of colourful flowers in the garden, this is sure
to be one cheerful addition to your home.
Twinkie used straight stitch, satin stitch and
French knots to embroider the flowers – use
your imagination to get creative with felt too
for a white picket fence or little spring bunnies!
www.blog.twinkiechan.com

[ N E W YA R N S & PAT T E R N S ]
[ S H O P S W E LOV E ] TURN TO PAGE 88
FOR MORE GREAT Wendy’s spring treats
The Little Wool INDEPENDENT
YARN SHOPS!
➻ Thinking of whipping up a sweet gift for baby, or perking up your wardrobe
Company with pretty pastels? We’re smitten with the new Wendy Peter Pan Petite Fleur
DK, a sumptuously soft, lightly brushed cotton, tencel and acrylic mix, in five
➻ The Little Wool Company, based in classic pastel shades of white, cream, pink, blue and grey. And check out the
Devon and launched by Ruth Strickley in accompanying patterns of a large shawl with a beautiful daisy motif, sweet
2009, is an online yarn shop specialising baby booties and an adorable cosy hooded cape for a little one.
in alpaca and natural fibres. Ruth has Also out now are six luscious new shades from the Wendy Supreme Luxury
her own yarn brand Chilla Valley Alpaca, Cotton DK and 4 Ply ranges, with such delights as Riviera, Geranium, Chai and
with yarn from alpacas in Devon, milled Watermelon making us think ahead to warmer, sunny days. The new crochet
in the UK. She also stocks luxury yarns designs include a fabulous boho shawl, two brilliant everyday shoulder bags
from other suppliers, such as Manos del and a pretty lacy top as well as gifts to make little ones smile, from fun frog and
Uruguay, Mirasol, Noro, Araucania and robot tablet cases to a squishy ball and cube and cosy play mat.
British native breeds. “I try to cater for all For stockists contact www.tbramsden.co.uk
tastes and budgets,” says Ruth. “We are
a small company so we can pay attention
to detail for each customer.” Ruth also
runs a popular loyalty reward scheme H E A D T O WO OL @J1 3
and yarn clubs, and stocks crochet kits of
alpaca baby shoes and Brittany Birch art ➻ We were thrilled to hear
deco crochet hooks. Catch up with Ruth about a vibrant new wool show
on Facebook or Twitter @LittleWool. coming to the Midlands, on
www.thelittlewoolcompany.com 13 and 14 May, at a farm in the
market town of Penkridge,
Staffordshire, just a few
minutes from J13 of the M6.
The brainchild of Staffordshire-
based wool artist Ingrid
Wagner and Val James,
who runs the farm, the festival promises to be a fun-packed event designed
to celebrate all things woolly. Expect exhibitors, workshops, talks and
exhibitions, with music, mayhem and street food added to the mix! Sounds a
fun date for our diary!
Keep up to date with all the action at www.wool-j13.co.uk

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DIARY
✽ SATURDAY 8 APRIL
SPRING INTO WOOL
A brand-new festival of woolly arts and
crafts at the Grammar School, Leeds, with
60 exhibitors selling their magnificent
products, workshops including crocheting
[ YA R N F R O M P E R U ]
with sheep locks, felting and drop

Taste of the Andes spindling, presentations, displays and a knit

and natter area. 10am–5pm, tickets £4.
www.springintowool.co.uk
➻ Slip a little magic from the Peruvian Andes mountains into your projects with these
luxury yarns from Amano Yarns. Made in Peru from heavenly natural fibres such as the ✽ 22 & 23 APRIL
gentlest alpaca, Merino and cashmere blends, they’re now available in the UK. WONDERWOOL WALES
Don’t Miss!
There are nine lines to choose from, including Warmi, a cosy alpaca and wool blend in The brilliant fibre show is back for its
colours inspired by Peruvian fruits and flowers (think yummy Fig Purple, Toasted Coffee 11th year at the Royal Welsh Showgrounds,
and Pepper Red), Puyu, a light chunky yarn in the natural colours found in the herds of Builth Wells. With exciting Woolschool
alpaca in the area, and Anyi, a sportweight alpaca and silk blend in mouthwatering hues workshops, and over 200 British and
Welsh artisans exhibiting their wares,
such as Copper, Coral, Raisins and Nutmeg, ideal for light late-spring sweaters and shawls.
learn new skills, shop for gorgeous
www.amanoyarns.com. To find stockists visit www.designeryarns.uk.com goodies and meet the wonderful people
who made them.
Day tickets £10, weekend tickets £18.
www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk

W E LOV E … ✽ 23 & 24 JUNE

WOOLFEST
These cute crochet blenders by Spanish
Head to Cockermouth, Cumbria for a yarn
designer Macarena Bilbao. Perfect for a festival packed with sheep, stalls and
kitsch addition to your kitchen! Or some spinning! With a great marketplace, plenty
make-believe soup-making… of workshops and fun demonstrations and
exhibits, it’s not to be missed. Day tickets
Approximately £17, www.macarenabilbao.com
£8, two days £14.
www.woolfest.co.uk

✽ 29 & 30 JULY
FIBRE-EAST
Celebrate the best of British with this
fun festival that’s full of our favourite
woolly shops and indie dyers, plus
competitions, workshops and more.
Held in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
www.fibre-east.co.uk

WORKSHOPS
✽ 1 APRIL
CROCHET BRIDGET
THE ELEPHANT
Learn the amigurumi method at the TOFT
Studio to crochet your animal of choice:
how to start and finish each body part
[ N E W C A L & PAT T E R N ] and sew them together, read the pattern

Wonderful wraps and understand any special stitches or

techniques needed. 10–12am, £39.
www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk
➻ Keep chills at bay this season with two beautiful shawls designed by Scheepjes blogger
Kirsten Ballering. First up is Kirsten’s shimmering Lake Shawl (above right), produced with ✽ 20 & 21 MAY
Deramores and hooked in the wonderfully soft Scheepjes Stone Washed cotton blend, in BEGINNERS CROCHET COURSE
splashes of Pink Quartzite, Green Agate and Smoky Quartz among other fresh shades. Join Ali Campbell for a crochet weekend
Next, her stunning Scandi-inspired Hygge CAL (meaning “cosiness” in Danish) in Dorset in small groups of six. Learn all
the basics including foundation chain,
has pride of place as the 2017 Scheepjes Crochet-along (above left). Also hooked in
create a necklace or bracelet, phone case,
Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn teamed with colourful Catona yarns, you’ll be decorating
coaster and pot holders, granny squares,
it with beautiful surface crochet and cross stitch. Choose from four colour-themed kits read charts, change colours and more.
– Rainbow, Jewel, Pastel and Danish Mermaid. The CAL started on 15 February and £150, including refreshments and lunch.
runs for 14 weeks and the PDFs will remain on the Scheepjes website. All materials supplied.
Lake Shawl kit, £22.99, www.deramores.com. Hygge CAL PDFs, and to find stockists www.gethookedoncrochet.co.uk
for kit (RRP £40.79), www.scheepjes.com. Find Kirsten at www.haakmaarraak.nl

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We chat to designer Amanda Perkins about
how the wild and changing beauty of the
Exmoor landscape inspires her creations…
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Playful pals Amanda Perkins lives with her husband

Phil in a tiny house in a village overlooking
A determined streak motivates
Amanda. “To be honest I’ve always made
➻ We adore the “Edward’s Menagerie” animal the Bristol Channel on Exmoor. She also it up as I went along! I’m far too stubborn
crochet toys designed by Kerry Lord, and now lives with her “team”: a Maine Coon cat, to be taught. Although my husband was
you can hook your own collection of these German Shepherd and small Lurcher, who a big help and steered me through the
soft and squishy cuties in black and white keep her company when she crochets, business side of The Natural Dye Studio.”
using TOFT’s new 25g black and cream mini- while Billy the cat quality controls all her Amanda is passionate about living
balls. Our favourites include a super-stripy blankets for comfort. on Exmoor. “I tend to start with a colour
zebra, cool white tiger, dotty Dalmation, Known for her beautiful, bright collection of yarn. Exmoor is a stunning
woolly Teeswater sheep and an impressively- blankets, her book Rainbow Crocheted wild and windy place,” she enthuses. “The
bearded Schnauzer in Steel and Cream. Blankets was published in autumn 2016. colours change daily, in fact the hillside
Whether giving to little ones for cuddles and “I think of my blankets as art,” says I can see from my bedroom window
playtimes, or to add to an animal lover’s shelf Amanda, “as they are experiments using changes almost hourly, from green, grey
or sofa, these buddies are sure to be become colour and shape. Sometimes I have to and heather on a winter morning to a
a much-loved part of the family. restrain myself not be too arty as the golden orange on a summer’s evening.”
Kits from £19, www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk blankets have to be suitable as throws!” Which is her favourite design? “My
Amanda has always loved fabric and best-selling pattern is Kissing Circles,
fibre. She studied General Art and Design, based on a mathematical theorem by
specialising in textiles, before having her Descartes. I enjoyed making it so much
three children, now all grown up. I made a second colour variation, Kissing
For Amanda, each craft blossoms into Kaffe, inspired by a visit to a Kaffe Fassett
another. “At art college I knitted a giant exhibition a few years ago.”
intarsia poncho. I made intarsia jumpers With mornings spent running the
for my children, then moved on to business and designing patterns and
patchwork quilts, then embroideries.” the afternoons crocheting, how does
Amanda started dyeing fabrics and Amanda fit in the household chores?
threads to use in her embroideries, “I am very lucky to have a husband who
then a friend suggested she dye some cooks and cleans and is happy to indulge
yarn. The yarn sold well and became a me in my obsession. Although this might
[ N E W YA R N ] business, The Natural Dye Studio, which change as he has given up his daytime job
Go green! Amanda ran for 12 years, closing it in 2015
to concentrate on crochet design.
to follow his dream of becoming a chef.”
Amanda says she can get a bit lonely
➻ What better way to connect with the nature Crochet has always been a part of working from home. “That’s why I have
around us than using the colour green in our Amanda’s life, since her granny taught a team of animals. And I do an awful lot
projects? Inspired by the Pantone colour of her when she was young. “Crochet of promotional social networking.”
2017, Greenery, Anne Scahill of Willow Knits was something my family did to use up What is in store for the rest of 2017 for
has launched two luscious new semi-solid leftover knitting yarn. When I needed Amanda? “Simply living and crocheting.
shades in her range of gorgeous hand- pattern support for my yarn I started I never know what is going to happen
dyed silk yarn: Kale, and the darker Spinach designing crochet patterns.” next, so every day is full of possibilities.”
(definitely part of our five a day, then!). This
worsted weight yarn comes in 100g skeins of
about 200m. “One skein makes a scarf and
you can get a simple garment or wrap from
three or four – the yarn crochets beautifully
and goes a long way! It really is affordable
luxury,” says Anne.

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[ YA R N R E V I E W ] [QUESTION TIME]
YARNS

Add to your stash WE LOVE W E A SK ED

OU R R E A DER S…
WORDS RHIAN DRINKWATER

What’s the most unusual

SIRDAR SNUGGLY yarn or fibre you’ve
BABY CROFTER CHUNKY crocheted with?
➻ This chunky weight version of Sirdar’s Don’t forget, we are now offering a free
popular Crofter yarn is gorgeously soft and one-year subscription to Inside Crochet
perfect for baby patterns. It has a springy, for our favourite response, so send us
bouncy feel that’s lovely to hook with, and your comments!
works up fast on a 6.5mm hook for super-
quick projects from cardigans to blankets. WINNER! LAURA JANE
The variegated colours have a slightly 55% nylon/45% acrylic • 50g/75m/82yds ➻ My daughter and I were spiralising
dusky, muted look, well suited to a nursery. £3.49 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk courgettes and she found a really really
long strand. She promptly whipped
out one of my crochet hooks and made
DERAMORES TOSCANA ARAN a chain and a few stitches with it! You
➻ A new yarn from Deramores, created by never know, it could be the next big
knitting designer Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton, culinary trend – crocheted food!
this is a luxurious looking yarn with a glossy
sheen. It’s a single ply, with occasional ➻ Betty Chen: Cassette tape.
thick or thin parts giving added texture. Don’t recommend it.
Available in nine vibrant colourways, each
twist combines different shades along the 50% wool/50% acrylic • 100g/160m/175yds ➻ Maggie Vassie: Banana silk, it’s
yarn, creating a tweedy effect. £7.99 from www.deramores.com strong and sturdy like rope but has a
beautiful glossy shine.

SUBLIME BABY CASHMERE ➻ Debbie Spencer: Window sash cord.

MERINO SILK DK PRINTS
➻ Sublime’s luxuriously soft baby yarn is ➻ Sue Edwards-Catt: Hemp twine.
now available in six “prints” colourways Not easy to use. Hurt like crazy.
which combine tonal shades for a
variegated, yet harmonious, finished ➻ Leni Somethingboho: Plastic!
fabric. This subtle Under The Sea I upcycled plastic bags to turn them
combines whites, blues and greens, plus 75% Merino wool/20% silk/5% cashmere into little baskets to store things
there’s also the colourful Carousel, the soft 50g/116m/127yds around the house. Pretty hard to
pink and lilac Sugar Baby and more. £6.50 from www.hulucrafts.co.uk crochet as the plastic sticks to the
hook, but such a satisfying result!

DEBBIE BLISS ➻ Maria Ingram: All sorts of wire for

RIALTO DK HEATHERS me! I love how it’s flexible enough to
➻ Debbie Bliss Rialto is one of our crochet with, but strong enough to
favourite yarns – pure wool, super soft retain its shape when you’re done!
and creating a gorgeously even fabric.
Available in a large range of solid shades ➻ Rebecca Velasquez: Zealana Kiwi
and multicoloured prints, it’s just launched lace yarn, which is made from 30%
in a collection of ten heathered colours, for 100% wool • 50g/105m/115yds possum hair!
a beautiful and subtle finished effect. £5.50 from www.wisebadger.com
➻ Ali Campbell: Bailing twine – I get
loads of it from the farm next door!
STYLECRAFT JEANIE
➻ Inspired by your favourite pair of worn-
in jeans, this “Denim Look” yarn comes in
four shades: black, deep indigo, mid blue FOL L OW!
and a light, stonewashed blue. It’s a round, Check out the Twitter
feed of crochet
solid-feeling yarn to work with, with a nice designer and teacher
Linda Dean
weight to it and is easier on the hands than for new designs, blog
links, inspiring
pure cotton yarns tend to be. The finished pictures and fun snippe
ts of crochet life!
fabric has a good stitch definition, and it’s 60% cotton/40% acrylic • 100g/210m/230yds www.twitter.com/LD
eanCrochet
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Heather Leal
www.thepatchworkheart.co.uk

Tell us about yourself… I recently proud to be part of a wonderful caring

moved to South Yorkshire with my crochet community there.
lovely husband. We have four grown-up Have you made new friends through
[ R E WA R D S C H E M E ]
children, who return in the holidays when blogging? Yes, friends who are now very
Earn points! they need some TLC! We live in a rectory important to me. Some I have had the
next to the church, where Mr Patchwork pleasure to meet and others I will never
➻ Deramores has launched a brand Heart is the rector. In the garden we meet, yet we share our lives. Moving
new loyalty scheme through their online enjoy watching birds and I am planning house recently has been easy for me, as
store. Every time you shop for yummy to grow vegetables and keep hens. all my crochet friends came with me in
yarns, accessories, books or patterns you Could you tell us a bit about what you my phone! Posting photos and having
can now earn “Derapoints” which you do? Retired through ill health from conversations about colours and
can save up to exchange for money-off teaching, I now have a craft room full patterns is an important part of my life.
vouchers. You’ll get five Derapoints for of yarn and fabric with a desk for my How did you learn to crochet? I learnt
every pound spent, and you can increase computer and a table to create. My days to crochet as a child with my mum and
your points quota by sharing a product you are quiet but full of colour and yarny I have fond memories of sitting making
love through social media. Plus, if you’ve goodness. I spend my time crocheting granny squares together. I made my
bought something from Deramores in the
last 12 months, you’ll automatically receive “Colour is what makes me tick! I always have
200 points to get you started.
For more information and to join up,
my phone camera to record inspiration”
pop over to www.deramores.com orders and items to sell in my Etsy shop, first blanket at the age of 18. I grew
and taking photographs to post on my up at a time when crochet was not
blog and other social media sites. fashionable, so I didn’t hook for many
How long have you been blogging? years, but you never forget!
My blog began in 2011 with ramblings How did you start designing? I began to
about my adventures with patchwork, design and share my “colour recipes” on
quilting and free motion machine my blog. As the demand for my blankets
embroidery. It was so exciting to increased, I started writing step-by-step
discover this world of other people tutorials on my blog too, from making
who enjoy life in the same way! I came a granny square to more advanced
across people who crocheted with continuous join-as-you-go methods.
beautiful bright colours and my desire What is your source of inspiration?
to crochet was born. Colour is what makes me tick! I always
Do you use any other social media? have my camera in my phone to
Soon after I began blogging I opened a record scenes of inspiration. It may be
Facebook page and this really took over. flowers in a garden or leaves, but also
I then discovered Instagram and am packaging, clothing, fruit, anything!
B A A - R I L L I A N T B AG! What are you working on now? My daily
mug shot, of matching mug and crochet,
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Dedri Uys
Scheepjes, £16.95 • US terminology
➻ The Sophie’s Universe
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every new technique – from fans to bobbles to
raised stitches and more – is easy to learn.
Turn to page 14 to read Dedri’s new column!

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✶ Dedri Uys ✶g
BRIGHT IDEAS
Our new columnist Dedri Uys celebrates the colourful
homeware and yarns surrounding her at home, and shares
her fabulous rainbow-hued doorstop pattern…

W
hat is the one word that defines your at me from the back of the couch where it lives, and
crochet style?” My word is colour… the other one lies crumpled on the floor where my
lots of it! My name is Dedri and I am youngest left it after using it as a magic carpet last
a radiotherapist. night. My husband’s first finished blanket is folded
When I am not working or being a mum/wife/ neatly on top of the bag that contains “his” yarn. It
cat-chewing-toy, you will find me huddled over my is the only thing in this “creative space” that is not
crochet hook, furiously scribbling down new designs spilling or leaning or stacked, and my eye keeps
and ideas. I am sitting at my dining room table with flicking to it and the vase of rainbow gerberas on
my great-granny’s V-stitch blanket draped over my the shelf behind it.
lap. In front of me is a wall full of colourful mandalas We do not own our house, so we cannot choose the
from all over the world. The bright green shawl I design of the kitchen cabinets or rip out the carpet to
started at my last Devon Sun Yarns retreat is lying in a expose what I hope will be amazing wooden floors.
happy little heap next to my computer, purple crochet But we can and do surround ourselves with colourful
hook sticking out of it like a mast. Next to that are two (and useful) homewares, and I would like to share
piles of very bright yarn, the remnants of a colour- some of these patterns with you.
picking session at the weekend. This month’s project is a simple linen stitch
To my right, there are boxes and baskets full of doorstop that doubles as storage. With three boys,
yarn in every colour and hue, a stack of half-finished I am constantly picking up marbles and bits of Lego
items I will photograph later, and a dozen bright from the floor. I have designed the doorstop with gaps
amigurumi. The Ikea shelf behind me is crammed in the top so that small items like these can just be
with blankets, yarn, shade cards, hooks, crochet dropped in on the way past.
books, and a stamp collection (abandoned when I We also have one of those microwavable rice
picked my hook up again seven years ago). heating bags that we very rarely use and can never
In the corner of the living room, to my left, there find when we do need it. I have popped it into the
are two bright fruit pouffes, squashed beyond all bottom of my doorstop for added weight, and now
recognition by constant use. One mandala rug smiles I will always know where it is!

“There are boxes and baskets full of yarn in every

colour and hue, a stack of half-finished items I will
photograph later and a dozen bright amigurumi.”

Dedri Uys is a crochet designer and blogger.

Find her online at www.lookatwhatimade.net and on Instagram and Ravelry as BarbertonDaisy.

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 TOP TIP!
Changing colours in a
different sequence will
alter the whole look
and feel of this project.
Be adventurous and
experiment!

Rainbow Storage Doorstop

MATERIALS PATTERN NOTES st, 8htr] nine times – 100htr.
● Scheepjes Stone Washed XL, When working Base, 2ch at start of round Rnds 11: 2ch, htr around.
70% cotton/30% acrylic, counts as 1htr. Rnds 12 & 13: As Rnd 11.
50g/75m/82yds Join each round with sl st in first st throughout. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Yarn A: Crystal Quartz 854 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Moon Stone 841 x 1 ball BASE SIDES
Yarn C: Rose Quartz 860 x 1 ball START With 4.5mm hook and yarn A, make With 5mm hook, join yarn B in any st with sl st.
Yarn D: Red Jasper 847 x 1 ball an adjustable ring, leaving a Rnd 1: 1ch (does not count as dc throughout),
Yarn E: Lilac Quartz 858 x 1 ball 10cm/4in tail. 1dc in same st, [1ch, miss next st, 1dc in next st]
Yarn F: Deep Amethyst 851 x 1 ball Rnd 1: 2ch (counts as htr throughout), 9htr in to last st, 1ch, miss last st, sl st to first st to join
Yarn G: Amazonite 853 x 1 ball ring, sl st to join (here and throughout) – 10htr. – 50 ch-sps, 50dc.
Yarn H: Blue Apatite 845 x 1 ball Rnd 2: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 2htr in each st to Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in same sp,
Yarn I: Lemon Quartz 852 x 1 ball end – 20htr. [1ch, 1dc in next ch-sp] to end, 1ch, sl st to first
Yarn J: Canada Jade 846 x 1 ball Rnd 3: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 1htr, [2htr in next st to join.
● 4.5mm & 5mm hooks st, 1htr] nine times – 30htr. Rnds 3 & 4: As Rnd 2.
● Yarn needle Rnd 4: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 2htr, [2htr in next Rnds 5–39: As Rnd 2 working rounds in
st, 2htr] nine times – 40htr. following colour sequence:
YARN ALTERNATIVES Rnd 5: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 3htr, [2htr in next 1C, 1B, 3C, 1D, 1C, 3D, 1E, 1D, 3E, 1F, 1E, 3F,
You can use any aran-weight yarn to achieve st, 3htr] nine times – 50htr. 1G, 1F, 3G, 1H, 1G, 3H, 1I, 1H, 3I, 2J.
a similar effect. Rnd 6: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 4htr, [2htr in next
st, 4htr] nine times – 60htr. Change to 4.5mm hook, join yarn J in any ch-sp.
TENSION Rnd 7: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 5htr, [2htr in next Rnd 40: (1ch, 2dc) in same sp, 2dc in each
At the end of Rnd 6, base should measure st, 5htr] nine times – 70htr. ch-sp around, sl st to first st to join – 100dc.
10cm/4in across. Rnd 8: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 6htr, [2htr in next Rnd 41: 1ch, 1dc in same st, 18dc, [2ch, miss 2 sts,
st, 6htr] nine times – 80htr. 2dc, 2ch, miss 2 sts, 19dc] three times, 2dc, 40ch,
MEASUREMENTS Rnd 9: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 7htr, [2htr in next miss 2 sts, 2dc, sl st to first st to join.
Finished doorstop is 20cm/8in in diameter, and st, 7htr] nine times – 90htr. Fasten off and weave END
25cm/10in high. Rnd 10: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 8htr, [2htr in next in all ends.

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 spring
style
Welcome in the warmer weather with our
lightweight fashion and accessories.
Photographs kirsten mavric AND Lucy Williams
Styling claire montgomerie Hair and make-up nicki henbrey

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 Striation Cowl
by Zoë Halstead
Using Coop Knits Socks Yeah!
Pattern page 51

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 Gwyrdd Tee
by Rhian Drinkwater
Using Devon Sun Yarns
Sprightly Sock
Pattern page 46

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 Maxi Waistcoat
by Cassie Ward
Using Stylecraft Special Effects
DK and Stylecraft Special DK
Pattern page 40

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 Sugar Cane Jacket
by Jacinta Bowie
Using Lana Gatto Sugar DK
Pattern page 42

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 Snow Crystal Pendant
by Helda Panagary
Using Rico Design
Essentials Crochet
Pattern page 59
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 Fibonacci Scarf
by Rhian Drinkwater
Using Truly Hooked
Standard Sock
Pattern page 58

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 Frilly Plaid Tote
by NT Maglia
Using Drops Alaska
Pattern page 64

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 Ombre Shawl
by Sarah Shrimpton
Using Bilum Pukpuk
Pattern page 49

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EXPLORING YARN

Unusual fibres
Rhian Drinkwater looks at how to take a step beyond
the usual wools, cottons and acrylics with some less
common fibres that still crochet up with style.

L
ike many crocheters, probably 90% of my crafting is
done using wool, cotton or acrylic yarns. They’re vastly
popular, and with good reason – between them they
cover the bases of being soft, stretchy, hardwearing,
colourful, great value and easy to use. But of course, we can
actually crochet with anything that can be pulled into a yarn,
from cut-up plastic bags to magnetic tape, electrical wire and
more. Unusual yarns give us great opportunities to experiment
with different structures, textures and finish, as well as just the
fun of trying something new. Here I’m going to look at some yarns
that fall somewhere between the two – commercial, made-to-be-
crocheted yarns you can buy from your favourite yarn shop, but
that use fibres a little less common than the norm…

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WIRE PAPER
Japanese yarn brand Habu Textiles is well known for its unusual fibres, While paper might seem to be an entirely impractical material to
and perhaps the best known of these are its metallic blended yarns. crochet with, this 100% paper yarn from Rico – Rico Creative Paper
Here I’ve swatched with Habu yarn A-148, which is a wool/stainless – is actually hand washable! It’s quite a substantial yarn, and I’ve
steel blend. It’s a fine laceweight yarn (I used a 3mm hook), though swatched with an 8mm hook for a looser, easier to hook fabric.
Habu does suggest that you work with it double for a thicker fabric. Despite its composition, this is quite a tough yarn, so don’t be
The finished crochet is a delicate, ethereal fabric that sparkles afraid to handle it as you would a normal yarn as it doesn’t rip easily.
in the light as glimmers of the metal show through the wool. It’s It’s great for summery hats as well as homewares such as Susie
quite painstaking and time-consuming to crochet with, so we Johns’s stylish table set on page 68, and comes in a selection of solid
wouldn’t really recommend it for very large projects (though we shades as well as variegated colourways such as the one I’ve used
probably wouldn’t choose a wire blanket anyway!). It’s a yarn that here. It can feel quite difficult to hook with at first, as you get used to
will really shine in delicate accessories, and is also perfect for a different motion and resistance, and the paper creates a firm fabric
jewellery. The metal in the yarn means that it will loosely keep a with little to no drape, even with a larger hook used. The trick is not
shape it’s folded or scrunched into. Habu also make 100% metallic to worry about individual stitches – as the “yarn” starts off flat, and
yarns, ideal for combining with your own yarns, as well as silk and you’re twisting it around with your hook, it feels like you’re making
bamboo metallic blends. it messy but the finished fabric will look consistent.
Available to buy from www.ayarnstory.co.uk Available to buy from www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk

SUGAR RAFFIA
On page 42 you’ll find a great example of our next unusual yarn – A more common yarn that’s fairly similar to paper is raffia – but not
Jacinta Bowie’s stylish bolero design in a classic dolman shape, the rough bundles you may have bought at the garden centre! Instead
worked in Lana Gatto Sugar DK, made from 100% sugar cane. Here this yarn, King Cole Raffia (made from 100% cellulose rayon), comes
I’ve swatched it with a 4mm hook. in 50g cakes and a range of subtly variegated colourways. I’ve used a
The sugar fibre creates a very drapey, floppy fabric similar to 6.5mm hook for this swatch.
bamboo and other viscose yarns, with a gorgeous sheen. It’s soft This yarn is much smoother to work with than the paper, and
and warm through the fingers as you work and is very smooth to feels less like “hard work” to hook with! It creates a similar looking
hook with. Jacinta advises that wet blocking the yarn can make fabric, but with more of a sheen and drape, and feels much more
it grow, so we suggest steam blocking instead, and it can be dry flexible than the paper. Again hand-washable, it’s ideal for bags,
cleaned if you need to wash it. belts and hats as well as homewares.
Available to buy from www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk Available to buy from www.lovecrochet.com

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“Sugar DK creates a
drapey fabric with
a gorgeous sheen”

BABY CAMEL YARN

LARISSA OF TRAVELKNITTER TALKS TO US ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF THIS FINE FIBRE

➻ This animal fibre yarn is much more similar to our standard Baby camel is often found blended with another fibre
wools than the other fibres here, yet is still a fairly uncommon such as silk or Merino – is there a reason for that?
yarn with some striking properties. This yarn, travelknitter Larissa: Baby camel is a scarce fibre, as it comes from
Tanami 4ply, is a baby camel/silk blend, and I’ve swatched brushing the young camels to collect their very fine
it up with a 3.5mm yarn before chatting to Larissa, the dyer undercoat, removing the coarser outer hair. It’s a very labour-
behind travelknitter, about its great properties. The finished intensive process that creates a highly sought after fibre. I
fabric has a stunning sheen and drape, with intense saturated love the silk blend as it brings out the best qualities in both
colours and a next-to-the-skin soft finish, ideal for shawls, fibres, with a combination of soft texture and sheen.
scarves and cowls.
Available to buy from www.travelknitter.etsy.com
How would you describe the qualities of the
Tanami yarn?
Larissa: Heaven in a skein! It’s incredibly soft, lightweight
and very stroke-able. The baby camel has a very low micron
count, making it extra fine and soft against the skin. It has a
gentle halo that is reminiscent of cashmere, but the fibres TANAMI
have a long staple length making the yarn pill-resistant. 4PLY
When I’m at yarn shows I always have a swatch of the Tanami
for customers to hold up against their face; it’s a luxe yarn
that deserves to be held close.

How do you find the yarn takes dye?

Larissa: Wonderfully! It’s a very different yarn to work with in
terms of the dyeing process, and my repeatable colourways
often look very different on the Tanami compared to
Bluefaced Leicester for instance. The base yarn starts out
camel coloured (of course!) so that adds an extra depth and
richness to the colours. I absolutely love how the baby camel
lends itself to sophisticated colour blends, and the 50% silk
provides the sheen and highlights.

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 STOCKIST OF BRITISH AND
FAIR-TRADE YARN IN NATURAL
FIBRES INCLUDING:
Baa Ram Ewe // Blacker // Erika Knight // Jamieson
& Smith // John Arbon // Manos del Uruguay //
Whistlebare // West Yorkshire Spinners
Tel: 01670 600001 Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
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What’s the most unusual

SIRDAR SNUGGLY yarn or fibre you’ve
BABY CROFTER CHUNKY crocheted with?

Gwyrdd Tee
➻ This chunky weight version of Sirdar’s Don’t forget, we are now offering a free
popular Crofter yarn is gorgeously soft and one-year subscription to Inside Crochet
MATERIALS 4mm hook, or size required
perfect for baby patterns.toIt has a springy, for our favourite response, so send us
bouncy feel that’s lovely to hook with, and your comments!
● Devon Sun Yarns Sprightly obtain tension.works up fast on a 6.5mm hook for super-

Sock, 75% Merino wool/ quick projects from cardigans to blankets.

The variegated colours have a slightly 55% nylon/45% acrylic • 50g/75m/82yds
WINNER! LAURA JANE
➻ My daughter and I were spiralising
25% nylon, 100g/425m/465yds Note: The dc tension is the most
dusky, muted look, well suited to a nursery. £3.49 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk courgettes and she found a really really
long strand. She promptly whipped
BY RHIAN DRINKWATER Shade: Moss x 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins important – once you’ve found out one of my crochet hooks and made
DERAMORES TOSCANA ARAN a chain and a few stitches with it! You
● 4mm hook the correct hook
➻ A for
new yarnthat, you created by
from Deramores, never know, it could be the next big
knitting designer Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton, culinary trend – crocheted food!

This flattering t-shirt is a simple make ● Two stitch markers should be able this
toiscontinue
a luxurious looking using
yarn with a glossy
sheen. It’s a single ply, with occasional ➻ Betty Chen: Cassette tape.
it throughout. thick or thin parts giving added texture.
in a glorious spring colour!
Don’t recommend it.
Available in nine vibrant colourways, each
YARN ALTERNATIVES twist combines different shades along the 50% wool/50% acrylic • 100g/160m/175yds ➻ Maggie Vassie: Banana silk, it’s
yarn, creating a tweedy effect. £7.99 from www.deramores.com strong and sturdy like rope but has a
Any 4ply weight yarn will work DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY beautiful glossy shine.

here, but be sure to check that Rhian is a crochet andBABY

SUBLIME knitting
CASHMERE ➻ Debbie Spencer: Window sash cord.
MERINO SILK DK PRINTS
you have enough yardage. designer and the editor
➻ Sublime’s of Inside
luxuriously soft baby yarn is ➻ Sue Edwards-Catt: Hemp twine.
now available in six “prints” colourways
Crochet. She likes
whichpractical
combine tonal shades for a
Not easy to use. Hurt like crazy.

TENSION projects that fitvariegated,

into your yet harmonious, finished
fabric. This subtle Under The Sea
➻ Leni Somethingboho: Plastic!
I upcycled plastic bags to turn them

Work 24dc and 28 rows to wardrobe, lovescombines

hand-dyed whites, blues and greens, plus
there’s also the colourful Carousel, the soft
75% Merino wool/20% silk/5% cashmere
50g/116m/127yds
into little baskets to store things
around the house. Pretty hard to

ADD TO THE STASH measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using yarns, and tries pink
toanddesign
lilac Sugar Baby and more. £6.50 from www.hulucrafts.co.uk crochet as the plastic sticks to the
hook, but such a satisfying result!

Buy this colourful yarn from 4mm hook, or size required to garments and accessories
DEBBIE BLISS
that ➻ Maria Ingram: All sorts of wire for
www.devonsunyarns.co.uk obtain tension. can be worn everyRIALTO day.
DK HEATHERS me! I love how it’s flexible enough to
➻ Debbie Bliss Rialto is one of our crochet with, but strong enough to
favourite yarns – pure wool, super soft retain its shape when you’re done!
and creating a gorgeously even fabric.
Work 21htr and 17 rnds to SPECIAL STITCHESAvailable in a large range of solid shades ➻ Rebecca Velasquez: Zealana Kiwi
and multicoloured prints, it’s just launched lace yarn, which is made from 30%
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using Foundation double
in a collectioncrochet
of ten heathered colours, for 100% wool • 50g/105m/115yds possum hair!
a beautiful and subtle finished effect. £5.50 from www.wisebadger.com
4mm hook, or size required to (fdc): 2ch, insert hook in first ch, ➻ Ali Campbell: Bailing twine – I get
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Maxi Sugar Cane Gwyrdd Ombre Double The Striation

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS Row 2: 2ch, 2tr, [2ch, miss 2 sts,

● Stylecraft Special Effects DK, 2tr] to last st, 1tr in top of 2ch.
100% acrylic, Row 3: 4ch, [2tr in 2ch-sp, 2ch] to
100g/274m/299yds last st, 1tr in top of 2ch.
Yarn A: Jive 1804 x 2 (2, Row 4: 2ch, 2tr in first ch-sp, [2ch,
3, 3) balls 2tr in next 2ch-sp] to end, 2tr in
● Stylecraft Special DK, 100% last ch-sp.
acrylic, 100g/295m/322yds Row 5: 2ch, 1tr in each tr and 2tr in
Yarn B: Black 1002 x 1 (1, each ch-sp to end, 1tr in top of 2ch.
2, 2) ball(s) Rep these five rows for a further
● 3.5mm hook 70 rows.
To lengthen or shorten the
YARN ALTERNATIVES waistcoat, adjust the number of
You can use any double knitting rows, bearing in mind that
yarn that works to the same tension. lengthening will use more yarn.

TENSION Change to yarn B.

Work 20 sts and 9 rows in pattern Row 1: 2ch, tr to end – 180 (192,
to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in 204, 216)tr.
using 3.5mm hook, or size Rep last row three (three, four,
required to obtain tension. five) more times.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY RIGHT FRONT

Maxi Waistcoat
Cassie loves vintage clothing and Row 1: (RS) Sl st over first st,
finds lots of satisfaction in making 38 (40, 42, 44)tr, turn and work
pieces for herself. on these sts only for Right Front.
Row 2: 2ch, tr to end, turn.
BY CASSIE WARD
SKIRT Row 3: Sl st over first tr, 2ch,
START With 3.5mm hook 36 (38, 40, 42)tr, turn.
Team this stylish waistcoat with jeans and yarn A, 181 (193, Rep last two rows until 20 (22, 24,
205, 217)ch. 26)tr rem.
and boots for a cosy springtime look. Foundation Row 1: 1tr in third Fasten off.
ch from hook, 1tr in each ch to
end – 180 (192, 204, 216)tr. BACK
Foundation Row 2: 2ch (counts With RS facing rejoin yarn B
as first tr here and throughout), 12 (14, 16, 18)tr along from
ADD TO THE STASH 1tr in each tr to end. Right Front, 2ch (counts as first
Buy these easy-care yarns from tr), 77 (81, 85, 89)tr, turn.
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Row 1: 2ch, tr to end. Working on these 78 (82, 86, 90)

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 26cm/10¼in
86 (91, 96, 101)cm
43¾ (43¾, 44, 44½)in
111 (111, 112, 113)cm

34 (36, 38, 40)in

33½ (33½, 34, 34¼)in
85 (85, 86, 87)cm

sts only for Back continue working With RS facing, join yarn B to bottom
in rows until Back measures same edge of Right Front skirt, 1ch, work
as Front to shoulder. around entire edge of garment in
dc spacing sts evenly around.
LEFT FRONT Work three more rows in dc.
With RS facing rejoin yarn B Fasten off.
12 (14, 16, 18)tr along from Back. S M L XL
Row 1: 2ch (counts as first tr), ARMHOLE EDGING TO FIT BUST 86 91 96 101 cm
37 (39, 41, 43)tr, turn (missing last With RS facing, join yarn B to
tr). underarm edge, 1ch, dc around 34 36 38 40 in
Row 2: 2ch, tr to end, turn. armhole gap spacing sts LENGTH TO SHOULDER 111 111 112 113 cm
Rep last two rows until 20 (22, 24, evenly around.
26) tr rem. Fasten off. Fasten off. 43¾ 43¾ 44 44½ in
LENGTH TO UNDERARM 85 85 86 87 cm
FRONT EDGING FINISHING END
33½ 33½ 34 34¼ in
Join shoulders. Sew in all ends.

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MATERIALS
● Lana Gatto Sugar DK,
100% viscose,
50g/125m/137yds
Shade: Turquoise 7664
x 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls
● 4mm hook
● Two buttons, 2.5cm/1in
● Yarn needle
● Two stitch markers

YARN ALTERNATIVES
This design would also work well
in King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK
or any other viscose yarn with a
silky drape.

TENSION
Work 16.5tr and 10 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

Note: This yarn drops after

making because of its silky
texture. When testing tension
make sure you steam the tension
swatch to obtain its true final
tension. Before steaming the
tension is 20tr and 10 rows to 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jacinta has worked in fashion
design for almost 30 years,
including working with yarn
companies such as Hayfields,
Rowan and Sirdar. Find her at
www.knitweardesignjbowie.co.uk.

RIGHT SIDE
START FRONT & BACK
Piece starts at cuff edge.
Using 4mm hook, loosely make
68 (72, 76, 80, 84)ch, join with
a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr
throughout), 1tr in each of next
67 (71, 75, 79, 83)ch, join with

Sugar Cane Jacket

sl st to top of 3ch, turn – 68 (72,
76, 80, 84)tr.
Rnd 2: Pm, 3ch (counts as 1tr
throughout), 33 (35, 37, 39, 41)tr,
BY JACINTA BOWIE pm, 34 (36, 38, 40, 42)tr, sl st to
top of 3ch, turn.
Work zero (one, two, three, four)
This stylish bolero is made from edge to edge in two pieces, more rnds, moving markers up in
with integral shaping to create a classic dolman shape. each rnd.

Inc Rnd: 3ch, move up marker, 1tr

ADD TO THE STASH in same sp, 1tr in each st to 1 st
Buy this yarn from before marker, 2tr in next st, 1tr,
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 rnd, 2tr in next st, 1tr, sl st to top of
3ch, turn – 72 (76, 80, 84, 88)tr.
Next Rnd: 3ch, tr to end, moving
up markers, sl st to top of 3ch, turn.
Inc Rnd: 3ch, move up marker, 1tr
in same sp, 1tr in each st to 1 st
before marker, 2tr in next st, 1tr,

18 (19, 19¾, 20½, 21¼)in

move up marker, 2tr in next st, 1tr

46 (48, 50, 52, 54)cm

in each st to 2 sts before beg of
rnd, 2tr in next st, 1tr, sl st to top of
3ch, turn – 76 (80, 84, 88, 92)tr.
These last three rnds set
increase pattern.
Work 16 (14, 12, 10, 8) rnds more
working increase pattern as set
– 21 (20, 19, 18, 17) rnds in total
Fasten off at end of last rnd
– 120 (120, 120, 124, 124)tr.

SHAPE SIDES
Using 4mm hook, loosely make
41 (47, 53, 59, 65)cm
9 (10, 11, 12, 13)ch, join to main
16 (18½, 21, 23¼, 25½)in
body piece with sl st to fasten off
st, remove marker, loosely make 80 (84, 88, 92, 96)cm
12 (13, 14, 15, 16)ch, turn and 31½
31½ (33,
(33, 34¾,
34½, 36,38)in
37½)in
work back along these ch as folls:
Next Row: Miss 3ch, 1tr in
fourth ch, 1tr in each of next 8 (9, shoulder edge only in sequence each of rem 9 (10, 11, 12, 13)ch, right direction as the turn in each
10, 11, 12)ch, tr around Sleeve as set on two out of every three turn – 138 (142, 144, 148, 152)tr. row has to be continued for the
edge working incs as set at rows for sleeve shaping, tr in Note: Ensure work is facing the continuity of the fabric pattern.

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Next Row: 3ch, 1tr in second st, LEFT SIDE FINISHING tr side seam, sl st to first ch to join.
tr in each st to end working incs FRONT & BACK Sew all ends in and join the side Rnd 2: [3ch, sl st to next dc] to end.
at shoulder where required, 1tr in Work as given for Right Side Front seams with mattress stitch.
3ch of prev rnd, turn – 140 (142, & Back to **. Sew buttons in place to LEFT SIDE TRIM
146, 150, 152)tr. correspond with buttonholes. Work as given for Right Side,
Rep last row 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) SEPARATE FRONT omitting trim along centre
more times – 152 (156, 160, 164, & BACKS RIGHT SIDE TRIM back seam.
168) tr.** Next Row: 3ch, 1tr in second Using 4mm hook, rejoin yarn with
st, 74 (76, 78, 80, 82)tr, turn RS facing to side seam and work Overlay back seam so that the trim
SEPARATE FRONT – 76 (78, 80, 82, 84)tr. trim as folls: shows on the RS.
& BACKS Work 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) rows Rnd 1: 1ch (counts as first dc), Oversew from back of work along
Next Row: 3ch, 1tr in second more on these 76 (78, 80, 82, 84) 2dc along side of each tr to the back seam stitch for stitch.
st, 74 (76, 78, 80, 82)tr, turn tr (this is the centre front section). corner, 2dc in corner, 1dc in Sew on buttons.
– 76 (78, 80, 82, 84)tr. Fasten off. each tr to corner, 2dc along each
Work 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) rows tr to side neck, 2dc along each tr Lightly steam the garment
more on these 76 (78, 80, 82, Rejoin yarn at neck and work to centre back neck, 2dc in lying flat – wet blocking
84) sts (this is the centre back 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) rows as given corner, 1dc in each tr to hem, tends to make this END
neck section). for the centre front section. 2dc in corner, 2dc in side of each fabric grow.
Fasten off.
S M L XL XXL
Rejoin yarn at neck and work 9 (9,
TO FIT BUST 81–86 91–97 102–107 112–117 121–127 cm
11, 11, 13) rows as given for
the Back. 32–34 36–38 40–42 44–46 48–50 in
Buttonhole Row: 3ch, 1tr in ACTUAL BUST 94 106 116 128 140 cm
second st, 5tr, 2ch, tr in third st,
7tr, 2ch, 1tr in third st, tr to end of 37 41½ 45½ 50 55 in
row. EDGE TO EDGE 80 84 88 92 96 cm
Next Row: 1tr in each st working
31½ 33 34½ 36 37½ in
2tr in 2ch to make buttonholes.
Work two (three, two, three, LENGTH 46 48 50 52 54 cm
two) rows more.
18 19 19¾ 20½ 21¼ in
Fasten off.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

Gwyrdd Tee
MATERIALS 4mm hook, or size required to
● Devon Sun Yarns Sprightly obtain tension.
Sock, 75% Merino wool/
25% nylon, 100g/425m/465yds Note: The dc tension is the most
BY RHIAN DRINKWATER Shade: Moss x 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins important – once you’ve found
● 4mm hook the correct hook for that, you
This flattering t-shirt is a simple make ● Two stitch markers should be able to continue using
it throughout.
in a glorious spring colour! YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply weight yarn will work DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
here, but be sure to check that Rhian is a crochet and knitting
you have enough yardage. designer and the editor of Inside
Crochet. She likes practical
TENSION projects that fit into your
Work 24dc and 28 rows to wardrobe, loves hand-dyed
ADD TO THE STASH measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using yarns, and tries to design
Buy this colourful yarn from 4mm hook, or size required to garments and accessories that
www.devonsunyarns.co.uk obtain tension. can be worn every day.

Work 21htr and 17 rnds to SPECIAL STITCHES

measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using Foundation double crochet
4mm hook, or size required to (fdc): 2ch, insert hook in first ch,
obtain tension. yoh, pull through loop, yoh, pull
through loop (ch made), yoh, pull
Work 20tr and 13 rnds to through 2 loops (dc made),
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using *insert hook in previous ch

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 made, yoh, pull through loop,
yoh, pull through loop (ch
made), yoh, pull through 2 loops

21 (23, 24.5, 26)cm

8¼ (9, 9¾, 10¼)in
(dc made); rep from * for
desired number of stitches.

Linked tr: Insert hook through

bar across previous st and then
through next st, yoh, pull
through loop, complete tr
as normal.

PATTERN NOTES
56 (57, 58.5, 59.5)cm
22 (22½, 23, 23½)in
The smallest size uses exactly
two skeins of yarn – if you’re
worried about running out, you

35 (34, 34, 33.5)cm

might want to buy an extra skein
to be safe. Alternatively, crochet

13¼in
the sleeve caps and neckband
before starting on the body, then
simply work down until you run
out of yarn to ensure you make
the most of the entire skein.

BACK
START With 4mm hook,
9fdc (see Special
Stitches), turn.
Row 1: 1ch (does not count as 89 (96.5, 106.5, 117)cm
st), 9dc, turn. 35 (38, 42, 46)in
at bust
Row 2: 1ch, dc to 1 st from end,
2dc in last st, turn. Repeat this row until 78 (86, 94,
Row 3: 1ch, dc to end, turn. 102) rows in total have been
Rep Rows 2 & 3 until you have worked since armhole chain,
12 sts, finishing with Row 3. finishing at the top (neck) edge
of the fabric.
ARMHOLE
Next Row: 1ch, dc to end, Next Row: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
34 (37, 40, 43)ch, turn. Next Row: 1ch, dc to 1 st
Note: For a roomier armhole, from end, 2dc in last st, turn
simply work more ch here. – 49 (53, 57, 61) sts.
Please note this will use Repeat last two rows twice more
more yarn. – 51 (55, 59, 63) sts.
Next Row: Dc in second ch
from hook, dc in each ch/st to *** Next Row: 1ch, 1dc,
end, turn – 45 (48, 51, 54) sts. dc2tog, dc to end, turn – 50 (54,
58, 62) sts.
Row 1: 1ch, dc to 1 st from end, Next 3 Rows: 1ch, dc to end,
2dc in last st, turn. turn.
Rows 2–4: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Repeat last four rows four (five,
Rep these four rows until 21 (25, six, seven) more times, then work
29, 33) rows have been worked decrease row once more,
in total from armhole chain. finishing at the bottom of the
fabric – 45 (48, 51, 54) sts.
Next Row: 1ch, dc to 1 st from
end, 2dc in last st, turn – 51 (55, Next Row: 1ch, 12dc, turn
59, 63) sts. ** – 12 sts.
Next Row: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog, dc Next Row: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog, dc
to end, turn – 50 (54, 58, 62) sts. to end, turn – 11 sts.
Next Row: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Next Row: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
Repeat last two rows twice Repeat last two rows twice
more – 48 (52, 56, 60) sts. more, then repeat last row
again once – 9 sts.
Next Row: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Fasten off.

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FRONT st here and throughout), htr st here and throughout), 2tr, 2tr in row and through next row end
Work as Back to **. evenly around bust, sl st to join next st, tr to 3 sts before marker, along armhole, yoh, complete tr
Next Row: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog, dc – 176 (192, 214, 234)htr. 2tr in next st, 4tr, 2tr in next st, tr as normal, (tr2tog) twice, turn.
to end, turn. Note: Do not worry too much to 3 sts from end of rnd, 2tr in next Rep Row 2 until you are eight
Next Row: 1ch, dc to 3 sts from about the number of sts you work st, 2tr, sl st to join – 4 sts increased. rows from side seam on each side.
end, dc2tog, 1dc, turn. here, as long as you get a smooth Next Rnd: 3ch, tr around, sl st
Repeat these two rows 14 (15, fabric that does not ruffle or pull to join. Next Row: 2ch, sl st to armhole
16, 17) times more – 21 (23, 25, in, and that fits around your bust Work these two rnds eight more two rows along from end of
27) sts. comfortably. Work approximately times, then work increase rnd previous row, 2ch, tr to end, yoh,
Next Row: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog, dc 3 or 4htr to every four or five row one more time – 184 (204, 226, put hook through t-ch of previous
to end, turn – 20 (22, 24, 26) sts. ends. Try to finish with an even 246)tr. row and through next row end
number, and ensure you put the along armhole, yoh, complete tr
Next Row: 1ch, dc to 1 st from stitch marker in the next rnd Next Rnd: 2ch (does not count as normal, (tr2tog) twice, sl st to
end, 2dc in last st, turn. exactly halfway around. From as st), linked tr (see Special row end.
Next Row: 1ch, 2dc in first st, dc then on simply work your Stitches) in each st to end of rnd, Fasten off.
to end, turn. decreases and increases in sl st to join.
Repeat these two rows 14 (15, relation to this marker and the Fasten off. NECKBAND
16, 17) times more – 50 (54, 58, start of the rnd. Join yarn to neck opening at right
62) sts. SLEEVE CAP shoulder seam.
Rnd 2: 2ch, 88 (96, 107, 117)htr, Make two Row 1: 1ch, dc evenly across back
Next Row: 1ch, dc to 1 st from place stitch marker, htr to end. Work one stitch in each row end neck, then down and up v-neck at
end, 2dc in last st, turn – 51 (55, Move marker up each round as as you work around the top of the front, sl st to first dc to join.
59, 63) sts. you work. armhole. Fasten off.
Now work as Back from *** With RS facing, join yarn 6 sts to
to end. Rnd 3: 2ch, 2htr, htr2tog, htr right of shoulder seam. FINISHING
With RS together, seam Back to 4 sts before marker, htr2tog, Row 1: 2ch (counts as 1tr here Weave in all ends.
and Front together at shoulders 4htr, htr2tog, htr to 4 sts before and throughout), 12tr, turn. Wash and block finished
and sides. end, htr2tog, 2htr, sl st to join Row 2: 2ch, tr to end, yoh, put t-shirt, allowing it to dry END
Turn back RS out. – 4 sts decreased. hook through t-ch of previous flat naturally.
Rnd 4: 2ch, htr around, sl st
BODY to join.
Note: Body is worked in joined Repeat these two rnds seven (six, S M L XL
rounds with RS facing six, six) more times – 144 (164, ACTUAL BUST 89 96.5 106.5 117 cm
throughout. Do not turn at 186, 206)htr.
end of each round. 35 38 42 46 in
With RS facing, join yarn at left Work eight (ten, ten, ten) more LENGTH 56 57 58.5 59.5 cm
side seam. rnds in htr.
22 22½ 23 23½ in
Rnd 1: 2ch (does not counts as Next Rnd: 3ch (does not count as

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 MATERIALS SECTION 1
● Bilum Pukpuk, 80% Merino START Make 4ch and join with
wool/20% silk, sl st to form a ring.
100g/700m/765yds Row 1: 3ch (counts as first tr here
Shade: Green-grey x 1 ball and throughout), (3tr, 2ch, 4tr) in
● 4mm hook ring, turn – 10 sts.
Row 2: 3ch, 2tr between posts of
YARN ALTERNATIVES first 2 tr of row below, 1tr between
Any laceweight yarn of a similar each of next 2tr posts until 2ch-sp,
weight and yardage would work (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr
well here. between each of next 2 tr posts
ending with 2tr between last 2 tr
TENSION posts, 1tr in top of 3ch, turn – 16
Work 23 sts and 19 rows as sts (includes ch-sts throughout).
Section 1 to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in before blocking, using Rows 3–34: As Row 2 – 208 sts.
4mm hook or size required to
obtain tension. SECTION 2
Row 35: 3ch, 2tr in next st, 1ch,
MEASUREMENTS miss 1 st, *1tr in next st, 1ch, miss
Finished shawl is approximately 1 st; rep from * to 2ch-sp; (2tr, 2ch,
123 x 60cm/48 x 24in. 2tr) in 2ch-sp; 1ch, miss 1 st, **1tr in
next st, 1ch, miss 1 st; rep from **
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY until last 2 sts; 2tr in next st, 1tr in
Sarah is a wife, mother, teacher, top of 3ch, turn – 214 sts.
blogger and designer, as well as Row 36: 3ch, 2tr in next st, *1tr in
the author of Beginner’s Guide To next st, 1tr in 1ch-sp; rep from *
Crochet and Extreme Crochet. Visit until 2tr before 2ch-sp, 1tr in each
her at www.annabooshouse. of next 2 sts, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
blogspot.com and www.ravelry. 2ch-sp, 1tr in each of next 2 sts,
com/designers/annaboos-house. **1tr in 1ch-sp, 1tr in next st; rep
from ** until 2 sts remain; 2tr in
SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS next st, 1tr in top of 3ch, turn
Reverse double crochet/crab – 220 sts.
stitch (rdc): Do not turn at end of Rows 37–62: Repeat Rows 35 & 36
previous row, work double crochet, – 376 sts.
working sts from left to right back
across the row. SECTION 3
Row 63: 3ch, 1tr in each st until

Ombre Shawl PATTERN NOTES

The shawl is worked in rows. If you
are running short of yarn or have
extra you’d like to use, then simply
2ch-sp, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr
in each st to end.
Row 64: 1ch, 1rdc (see Special
Stitches) in each st until 2ch-sp, 2rdc
BY SARAH SHRIMPTON
adjust the number of rows in in 2ch-sp, 1rdc in each st to end.
Section 2.
This simple, unfussy shawl shows off All stitches in Section 1 are made Weave in ends. END

the beautifully slow-changing colours between the posts of the stitches. Block lightly.

of a graduated yarn.

ADD TO THE STASH

Buy this graduated yarn from
www.bilum.etsy.com

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DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Katherine is a prolific designer who
has been crocheting since she was
a child. To see more of her designs,
head to www.ravelry.com/
designers/katherine-eng.

SPECIAL STITCHES
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, 2ch, dc) in
indicated st.

FIRST SIDE
START With yarn A, 4ch; join
with sl st in first ch to
form ring.
Rnd 1: (RS) 8dc in ring, join with
sl st in first dc – 8dc.
Rnd 2: V-st (see Special Stitches)
in each dc around; join with sl st
in first dc – 8 V-sts.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 1ch,
V-st in same 2ch-sp, 1ch, (V-st in
2ch-sp of next V-st, 1ch) seven
times, join with sl st in first dc.
Rnd 4: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 1ch,
V-st in same 2ch-sp, 3ch, (V-st in
2ch-sp of next V-st, 3ch) seven
times, join with sl st in first dc.
Rnd 5: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 1ch,
V-st in same 2ch-sp, 1ch, V-st in
next 3ch-sp, 1ch, *V-st in 2ch-sp
of next V-st, 1ch, V-st in next
3ch-sp, 1ch; rep from * around;
join with sl st in first dc – 16 V-sts.
Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 7: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 1ch,
V-st in same 2ch-sp, 2ch, *V-st
in 2ch-sp of next V-st, 2ch; rep
from * around; join with sl st
in first dc.

Double The Fun Hat

Rnds 8–15: Rep Rnd 4.
Rnds 16–24: Rep Rnd 7.
Finish off and weave in ends.

BY KATHERINE ENG FOR RED HEART SECOND SIDE

With yarn B, work same as first
This reversible hat gives you two colour MATERIALS side to end of Rnd 23.
● Red Heart Soft, Rnd 24: (Joining Rnd) Sl st in next
schemes in one, while the double layers 100% acrylic, 2ch-sp, 1ch, with right sides of
make it cosy and warm. 141g/234m/256yds both pieces facing, (dc, 1ch, drop
Yarn A: Really Red 9925 x 1 ball lp from hook, draw lp from under
Yarn B: Light Grey Heather to over through corresponding
9440 x 1 ball V-st on first side, 1ch, dc) in same
● 6mm hook 2ch-sp, 2ch, * (dc, 1ch, drop lp
● Yarn needle from hook, draw lp from under to
over through next V-st on first
TENSION side, 1ch, dc) in 2ch-sp of next
Work Rnds 1–4 of pattern to V-st, 2ch; rep from * around; join
measure 8.5cm/3 ¼in across with sl st in first dc.
This simple design is taken using 6mm hook, or size required Finish off and weave in ends.
from Hats & Scarves For Kids
to obtain tension.
by Rita Weiss and Mary Ann
FINISHING
Frits (Leisure Arts, £8.99)
available from MEASUREMENTS Turn one side into the
www.thegmcgroup.com. Finished hat is 45.5cm/18in other; turn up edge to END
in circumference. form cuff.

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 MATERIALS
● Coop Knits Socks Yeah!,
75% Merino wool/25%
nylon, 50g/212m/231yds
Yarn A: Beryl 107 x 1 skein
Yarn B: Chryso 108 x 1 skein
Yarn C: Ammolite 102
x 1 skein
● 4mm Tunisian hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply yarn that
works to the same tension for
this design.

TENSION
Work 24 sts and 21 rows in
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm Tunisian
hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished cowl measures
approximately 14cm/5½in wide/
deep and 78cm/30¾in
(adjustable) around entire loop.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Zoë is a crochet and knitting
designer, author and yarn store
assistant. She likes designing
projects that have interesting
and quirky details but are easy to
make. She can be found as Zoë
Halstead/Zoë’s Needles on
Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook,
Pinterest and Twitter and at
www.zoehalstead.co.uk.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Tunisian simple stitch (Tss):
Insert hk through next vertical
loop, yoh, pull up loop.
Standard return pass (RP):
1ch, [yoh, draw through first
2 loops on hk] to end and until
1 loop is left on hk.

PATTERN NOTES

Striation Cowl
The cowl is worked as a long
strip then the first and last rows
are grafted together to form a
continuous loop.
BY ZOË HALSTEAD
A row consists of a Tunisian
simple stitch forward pass (Tss)
This Tunisian crochet cowl uses colourful stripes for a cheery and a standard return pass (RP).
look that will keep you warm this springtime. The first loop on the hook counts
as a stitch.

ADD TO THE STASH Colour changes are worked on

Buy this pretty yarn from the last yoh of a return pass, the
www.coopknits.co.uk 1ch of the return pass or part
way through a Tss or RP row.

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For last yoh of RP: Work RP to RP for 20 sts, join yarn A and last yoh of return pass. to end of row.
last 2 sts on hk, yoh in new RP to end of row. Row 44: Tss across and RP in Row 63: Tss across in yarn C for
colour, pull through last 2 sts. Row 30: Tss across in yarn A for yarn A, changing to yarn B in 15 sts, Tss in yarn A to end, join
Next forward pass then begins 20 sts, Tss in yarn C to end, RP in last yoh of return pass. yarn C in 1ch, RP in yarn C.
with new colour. yarn C. Rows 45–50: Tss across and RP Row 64: Tss across and RP in
For 1ch: Complete forward pass, Row 31: Tss across and RP in in yarn B. yarn C, changing to yarn A in
then work 1ch in new colour and yarn C, changing to yarn A in last yoh of return pass.
complete the RP as instructed. last yoh of return pass. Row 51: Tss across in yarn B, RP Row 65: Tss across and RP in
For part way through a row: Row 32: Tss across and RP in for 20 sts, join yarn C and RP to yarn A, changing to yarn C in
Work next st in new colour yarn A, changing to yarn C in end of row. last yoh of return pass.
where instructed. last yoh of return pass. Row 52: Tss across in yarn C for Row 66: Tss across and RP in
Row 33: Tss across and RP in 20 sts, Tss in yarn B to end, RP in yarn C, changing to yarn A in
Yarns are carried up side of work yarn C, changing to yarn A in yarn B. last yoh of return pass.
where possible, otherwise are last yoh of return pass. Row 53: Tss across and RP in Rows 67–72: Tss across and RP
cut and the ends sewn in at end. Rows 34–39: Tss across and RP yarn B, changing to yarn C in in yarn A. **
in yarn A. last yoh of pass.
COWL Row 54: Tss across and RP in Rep from ** to ** once more
START With 4mm Tunisian Row 40: Tss across in yarn A, yarn C, changing to yarn B in then rep Rows 7–33 or until
hook and yarn A, join yarn B in 1ch, RP for 15 sts, last yoh of pass. desired length.
make 35ch. join yarn A and RP to end of row. Row 55: Tss across and RP in Next Row: Tss across and RP
Foundation Row: Tss (see Special Row 41: Tss across in yarn A for yarn B, changing to C in last yoh in yarn A. Fasten off.
Stitches) in each ch (top loop as 15 sts, Tss in yarn B to end, join of pass.
normal, not back bar) – 35 sts on yarn A in 1ch, RP in yarn A. Rows 56–61: Tss across and RP FINISHING
hook, RP (see Special Stitches). Row 42: Tss across and RP in in yarn C. Weave in all loose ends.
Row 2: Tss across, RP. yarn A, changing to yarn B in Wet block well to reduce curling.
Rep last row four times more. last yoh of return pass. Row 62: Tss across in yarn C, Once dry, graft first row
Row 43: Tss across and RP in join yarn A in 1ch, RP for to last row to form END
** Row 7: Tss across in yarn A, yarn B, changing to yarn A in 15 sts, join yarn C and RP a neat seam.
RP for 20 sts, join yarn B (see
Pattern Notes) and RP to end
of row.
Row 8: Tss across in yarn B for
20 sts, Tss in yarn A to end, RP
in yarn A.
Row 9: Tss across and RP in
yarn A, changing to yarn B in
last yoh of return pass.
Row 10: Tss across and RP in
yarn B, changing to yarn A in
last yoh of return pass.
Row 11: Tss across and RP in
yarn A, changing to yarn B in
last yoh of return pass.
Rows 12–17: Tss across and RP
in yarn B.

Row 18: Tss across in yarn B, join

yarn C in 1ch, RP for 15 sts, join
yarn B and RP to end of row.
Row 19: Tss across in yarn B for
15 sts, Tss in yarn C to end, join
yarn B in 1ch, RP in yarn B.
Row 20: Tss across and RP in
yarn B, changing to yarn C in last
yoh of return pass.
Row 21: Tss across and RP in
yarn C, changing to yarn B in last
yoh of return pass.
Row 22: Tss across and RP in
yarn B, changing to yarn C in last
yoh of return pass.
Rows 23–28: Tss across and RP
in yarn C.

Row 29: Tss across in yarn C,

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 MATERIALS
● Mrs Moon Plump Superchunky,
80% Merino wool/
20% baby alpaca,
100g/70m/76yds
Shade: Cherry Pie x 7 (8, 9)
skeins
● 12mm hook
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Plump is a very light but warm
super-chunky yarn and works
perfectly for a big garment.
If you do decide to substitute
with another yarn, be wary of
the density of the fibres – you
don’t want to be weighed
down too much!

TENSION
Work 6 sts and 3¼ rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
12mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Karen Miller and Susan Ritchie
are sisters and co-owners of Mrs
Moon, the online yarn store. They
specialise in simple yet stunning
knitting and crochet designs. Find
Photography by Penny Wincer © CICO Books

them online at www.mrsmoon.

co.uk, and turn to page 98 for
our interview with Susan.

PATTERN NOTES
The beauty of this pattern is that
you can try it on as you go, allowing
you to get to the right point to
separate out for the sleeves (if the
size you are working does not fit!).

On the sleeves, we have

Chunky Cardigan decreased several times to bring

the sleeves in. The great thing
about working in the round in
crochet is that you can try the
BY SUSAN RITCHIE & KAREN MILLER
garment on as you go, so check
and see whether you want more
Snuggly, chic, lightweight and generally gorgeous, this cardigan or fewer decreases here.
will become invaluable as soon as you have finished it!
BODY
START With 12mm hook,
ADD TO THE STASH 36ch.
Buy this super-chunky yarn from Row 1: 1tr into fourth ch from
ww.mrsmoon.co.uk hook, 1tr into each of next 4ch,
(1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next ch, 1tr into
This stylish design is taken from Simple each of next 3ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr)
Chic Crochet by Susan Ritchie and
into next ch, 1tr into each of next
Karen Miller of Mrs Moon, (CICO
12ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next ch,
Books, £12.99). To buy a copy for just
£9.99 including free UK P&P, call 01256
1tr into each of next 3ch, (1tr,
302699 quoting KD7. For more 1ch, 1tr) into next ch, 1tr into
information visit www.makeetc.com. each of next 6ch, turn – 38 sts.
Note: The (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) groups

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mark the four points of increase

around the raglan sleeves.

Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr

into each of next 6tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr)
into the 1ch-sp, 1tr into each of

11 (12½, 13¾)in
28 (31.5, 35)cm
next 5tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next
1ch-sp, 1tr into each of next 14tr,
(1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next 1ch-sp, 1tr 57cm/22½in
into each of next 5tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr)
into next 1ch-sp, 1tr into each of
next 7 sts (the seventh tr is into
top of the t-ch), turn – 46 sts. 34cm/13½in
Rows 3–8: Work in patt as set,
increasing four times in every row
34cm/13¼in

at the 1ch-sp from the previous Schematic drawn

row, turn – 94 sts. by Inside Crochet

Sizes M & L only

Work - (one, two) more rows in
patt – - (102, 110) sts.

SHAPE ARMHOLES
Lay the body flat and tie a loop of
contrast yarn through the 1ch-sps
on each side of both armholes;
this makes it easier to see what 96 (104, 112)cm
you are doing. You are going 37¾ (41, 44)in
to continue to work the body
while leaving the two sets of
sleeve sts unworked.
Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr into
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr every st, join rnd with a sl st into
into each of next 13 (14, 15) sts, top of 3ch.
miss next 1ch-sp, miss next Rep Rnd 2 three more times.
19 (21, 23) sts (these sts are for
the first sleeve and will be Rnd 6: (Dec) 3ch (counts as 1tr),
returned to later), miss next tr2tog, 1tr into every st to end of
1ch-sp, work 1tr in next tr (first rnd, join rnd with a sl st into top
underarm joined), 1tr into each of 3ch, turn.
of next 27 (29, 31) sts (along the Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 2.
back), miss next 1ch-sp, miss next Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 6.
19 (21, 23) sts (second sleeve sts), Rnds 9 & 10: Rep Rnd 2.
miss next 1ch-sp, work 1tr in next Rnd 11: 1ch, 1dc into same place,
tr (second underarm joined), 1tr 1dc into each st to end, join rnd
into each of next 13 (14, 15) sts, with a sl st into top of first dc,
working last tr into top of the fasten off.
t-ch, turn – 56 (60, 64) sts. You will have quite a large gap in
Rows 2–11: 3ch (counts as 1tr), the underarm because the
1tr into every tr in previous row, stitches are quite high. When you
working last st into top of the t-ch have finished you can sew this up.
– 56 (60, 64) sts. Fasten off. Rep for second sleeve.
You can, of course, make your
jacket longer by adding more COLLAR
rows before fastening off if Row 1: With RS facing, join the
you wish. yarn to corner of right front neck
of the cardigan, 1dc into each ch
SLEEVE along foundation chain to left
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join yarn front neck corner, turn – 34 sts.
to the first underarm 1ch-sp at Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
back of armhole, 3ch (counts as into each of next 5 sts, (1tr, 1ch,
1tr), 1tr into next 19 (21, 23) sts 1tr) into next st, 1tr into each of
and into the last 1ch-sp, join rnd next 3tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next st,
with a sl st into top of 3ch, turn 1tr into each of next 12 sts, (1tr,
– 21 (23, 25) sts. 1ch, 1tr) into next st, 1tr into each

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of next 3 sts, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into general rule work 2dc into the
next st, 1tr into each of last side of each tr and work 3dc
6 sts, turn. in every corner space), around
Work as for body for two more the collar, down one front
rows, working 1tr into each tr and edge, around the bottom edge,
(1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into each 1ch-sp. up the other front edge and
Fasten off. around the other edge of collar
to first dc, sl st to top of first dc
TRIM to join.
Starting in the middle of the back Fasten off.
edge of collar, 1ch, 1dc into same
place, work one row of dc around MAKING UP END
entire edge of cardigan (as a Weave in ends.
BOHO WAISTCOAT
ISSUE 75 page 40
WAISTCOAT
S M L Foundation Row: 190 (211, 232)ch, 1dc in second ch from hk
and in each ch to end – 189 (210, 231)dc.
ACTUAL BUST 96 104 112 cm
37¾ 41 44 in
NECK TO UNDERARM 28 31.5 35 cm
We have all our patterns checked professionally and try our hardest to ensure all pattern text is
11 12½ 13¾ in correct at time of going to press. Unfortunately mistakes do occasionally occur and any errata
that we are aware of can be found at www.insidecrochet.co.uk/errata. Please do let us know
LENGTH (NAPE TO HEM) 57 57 57 cm if you find any mistakes by emailing errata@tailormadepublishing.co.uk.

The result of the finished project will vary depending on the yarn used. We always recommend
22½ 22½ 22½ in swatching before beginning a new crochet project and using the yarn suggested for best
results. However, if you decide to use an alternative, ensure you swatch thoroughly to achieve
SLEEVE SEAM 34 34 34 cm the correct tension provided in the pattern.

13½ 13½ 13½ in All patterns are for personal use only, no pattern or part of this magazine may be reproduced
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MATERIALS
● Truly Hooked Standard Sock,
75% Merino wool/25% nylon,
100g/425m/465yds
Yarn A: Dark Grey x 1 skein
● Truly Hooked Standard Sock,
75% Merino wool/25% nylon,
50g/212m/232yds
Yarn B: Hot Pink x 1 skein
● 4mm hook

TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial for
this design – simply aim for
a relaxed drape.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished scarf is 152cm/60in long,
and 17cm/6¾in wide, after
blocking.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Rhian is a crochet and knitting
designer and the editor of Inside
Crochet. She likes to make
practical, everyday projects and
adores working with hand-dyed
yarn. View more of her designs at
www.ravelry.com/designers/
rhian-drinkwater.

PATTERN NOTES
The pink stripe patterning is
inspired by the mathematical
Fibonacci sequence. For a more
regular stripe, try working the
main grey half of the scarf then
two rows of pink, two rows of
grey, four rows of pink, four rows
of grey, eight rows of pink etc,
ending with a pink stripe.

When changing colour, draw

through new colour on last yoh of
previous st rather than fastening
off, but leave enough yarn
between stripes to cut and weave
in ends when finished.

SCARF
START With yarn A and 4mm

Fibonacci Scarf
hook, 35ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, *3ch, 1tr in same ch as prev
dc, miss 2ch, 1dc in next ch; rep
BY RHIAN DRINKWATER
from * to end, turn.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in
This on-trend scarf pairs a simple shell final dc of prev row, 1dc in 3ch-sp,
*3ch, 1tr in same 3ch-sp, 1dc in
design with eye-catching colour. next ch-sp; rep from * to end
finishing 2ch, 1tr in last dc, turn.
ADD TO THE STASH Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in final tr of prev
Buy this colourful yarn from
www.trulyhooked.etsy.com row, 3ch, 1tr in 2ch-sp, *(1dc,
3ch, 1tr) in next 3ch-sp; rep from *
ending 1dc in top of t-ch, turn.
Rows 2 & 3 form lace pattern and
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 are repeated. Work in pattern until Change to yarn B and work four
scarf is approximately 86cm/34in rows shell pattern.
long, finishing with Row 2. Note: When working more than
two rows of shell pattern, work
Change to yarn B. third and subsequent alt rows as
Next Row: 1ch, 1dc in final tr of folls: 1ch, 1dc in final tr of prev
prev row, 4tr in 2ch-sp, *(1dc, 4tr) row, 4tr in next tr, *miss 4 sts,
in next 3ch-sp; rep from * ending (1dc, 4tr) in next tr; rep from *
1dc in top of t-ch, turn. ending 1dc in top of t-ch, turn.
Next Row: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
in final dc of prev row, miss 2 sts, Change to yarn A and work six
1dc in next st, *4tr in same st, miss rows lace pattern.
4 sts, 1dc in next st; rep from * to Change to yarn B and work ten
end finishing 2tr, 1tr in last dc, turn. rows shell pattern.
These two rows form shell pattern. Change to yarn A and work 16
rows lace pattern.

Snow Crystal
Note: When changing from shell Change to yarn B and work 26
patt back to lace patt, work first rows shell pattern.
dc of lace patt in last tr of previous Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Pendant
row and first tr of patt in next tr.
FINISHING
Change to yarn A and work two Wet block and pin out END
rows lace pattern. to stretch out the lace.
BY HELDA PANAGARY

This delicate necklace was inspired

by the complex and beautiful forms
of snow crystals.

ADD TO THE STASH

Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS crochet. She can be found at

● Rico Design Essentials Crochet,
100% cotton,
www.heldasland.blogspot.co.uk. 3
50g/260m/284yds SPECIAL STITCHES
Yarn A: Yellow 13 x 1 ball Picot: 3ch, sl st to first ch.
Yarn B: Orange 03 x 1 ball 2
Yarn C: Red 04 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Turquoise 10 x 1 ball
PATTERN NOTES
These delicate filigree type 1
Yarn E: Fuchsia 05 x 1 ball pendants are a great way to inject
(Note: Each pendant uses less a bit of colour into your wardrobe.
than 3g) For a classic look make in cream
● 2.5mm hook yarn adding pearls in the centre.
● Silver plated clamshell crimp It looks equally stunning in black
end beads (one per pendant) with Swarovski crystal in the
● Large jump ring centre for extra sparkle. Ring the
(one per pendant) changes by using ribbon or
● Seed beads (three per pendant) crochet an i-cord to wear as
● Necklace chain the necklace.

TENSION PENDANT
Exact tension is not critical for START With 2.5mm hook and
this pattern. your choice of yarn, Fasten off weave in ends.
adjustable ring
make an adjustable ring.
MEASUREMENTS Rnd 1: 2ch (counts as 1dc), 11dc FINISHING chain stitch (ch)
Pendant measures 4cm/ in ring, sl st to first dc to join Sew three seed beads to centre
1½in across. – 12dc. of flower.
slip stitch (sl st)
Rnd 2: 3ch, sl st in first ch, sl st in Take the necklace fastening
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY same dc, [Picot (see Special and secure, add the jump double crochet (dc)
Helda is hopelessly devoted to Stitches), sl st in next dc] to end. ring and close.
yarn, and is constantly working to Rnd 3: Sl st in 3ch picot, [3ch, sl st Thread on to END
transform it to modern wearable in next picot] around, sl st to join. the necklace.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● Drops Alaska, 100% wool,
50g/69m/76yds
Yarn A: Dark Grey Mix 05
x 4 balls
Yarn B: Grey Mix 04 x 4 balls
Yarn C: Off White 02 x 2 balls
● 4.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Two strips corrugated plastic,
35 x 4cm/13¾ x 1½in
● Two lengths cotton rope
● Magnetic button

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any light aran weight
wool yarn for this design.

TENSION
Work 15 sts and 8 rows in tapestry
tr to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in
using 4.5mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Width: 38cm/15in.
Height: 33cm/13in, excluding
handles.
Handle length: 50cm/20in each.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
NT Maglia is an Italian crochet
designer working by beautiful
Lake Como. She loves roomy tote
bags and slouchy purses, and
her colourful designs combine
traditional stitches with unusual
yarns and fanciful embroidery
patterns. Visit her website at
www.ntmaglia-crochet.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Tapestry tr: Work treble in
one yarn, carrying thread of
different yarn colour. Change
colour by working last yoh of tr
in next colour.

Cross tr: Miss 1 st, 1tr in next st,

1tr in missed st, working in front

Frilly Plaid Tote

of tr previously made.

PATTERN NOTES
Bag is worked in the round
BY NT MAGLIA starting from the bottom.
Body is worked in Tapestry tr.

Hook yourself this stylish tartan handbag, Edging is folded over the plastic
trimmed with a fun fringe. strips and sewn to inside of bag.
Fringe is worked on
external edging.
ADD TO THE STASH Handles are worked separately,
Buy this pure wool yarn from folded over cotton rope and then
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk inserted and sewn in edging.

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2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
2 1 0 9 BODY
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 Dark Grey tr
5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 Grey Tr 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 X
5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 Off White Tr 5 Cross Tr
4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 ch 2, miss 2 sts
2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 (h
4
START Work all rnds in
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 Tapestry
5 tr
4 (see
8 7 6 Dark Grey tr
3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 Grey Tr 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 X
5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 Off White Tr 5 Cross Tr
4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 ch 2, miss 2 sts
2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 (handle insertion)
4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4
Special Stitches), changing
4 3 2colours
1 0 9 as8 shown
0 9 8 7 6 5 Dark Grey tr 7 6 5 in4 Chart. 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 X
3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 Off White Tr
Grey Tr 4 Cross Tr
3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ch 2, miss 2 sts
1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 (handle insertion)
3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
With yarn A, 36ch.
4 3 2 1Rnd
9 8 7 6 5 Grey Tr 0 91:83ch
7 (counts
4 3as21tr1 0 9 8 7 6 5 X4 Cross Tr
6 5 Off White Tr 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ch 2, miss 2 sts
1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 (handle insertion)
3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3throughout),
2 1 0 9 8 2tr
7 6in 5fourth
4 3 ch
2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4
from hook, 1trXinCross Tr
Off White Tr next 34ch, 6tr ch 2, miss 2 sts (handle insertion)
X Cross Tr
in last ch. Cont working onch 2, miss 2 sts

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Tr (handle insertion)
opposite side of foundation ch,
1tr in each of next 34ch, 3tr in
last ch, sl st to join, turn – 80 sts.
Rnd 2: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 38tr,
3tr in each of next 2tr, 38tr, 3tr
in last tr, sl st to join, turn – 88tr.
Rnd 3: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 42tr,
3tr in each of next 2tr, 42tr, 3tr
in last tr, sl st to join, turn – 96tr.
Rnd 4: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 46tr,
3tr in each of next 2tr, 46tr,
3tr in last tr, sl st to join, turn
– 104tr.
Rnd 5: 3ch, 1tr in first tr, 48tr,
2tr in each of next 2tr, 48tr,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

2tr in last tr, sl st to join, turn

– 108tr.

(handle insertion)
Rnd 6: 3ch, tr in first tr, 50tr, 2tr
in each of next 2tr, 50tr, 3tr in
last tr, sl st to join, turn – 112tr.
Rnds 7–25: 3ch, tr around, sl st
to join, turn.

ch 2, miss 2 sts
X Cross Tr
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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

18cm/7in

38cm
15in
33cm/13in

6.25cm 25.5cm 6.25cm

2½in 10in 2½in

Rnd 26: (Handles insertion rnd) plastic. Thread yarn needle with
3ch (counts as 1tr), 7 Cross tr length of yarn B and sew edge to
(see Special Stitches), 2ch, miss inside of bag.
2 sts, 12 Cross tr, 2ch, miss 2 sts, Weave in ends.
14 Cross tr, 2ch, miss 2 sts, Attach the magnetic snap button
12 Cross tr, 2ch, miss 2 sts, to inside of bag top edge.
7 Cross tr, 1tr in next tr, sl st
to join, turn. FRINGE
Rnds 27–29: With yarn B, 3ch, tr
around, sl st to join. Fasten off.
With RS facing turn bag upside
down.
Join yarn A at base of first tr of Polka Dot
Blanket
HANDLES Rnd 26, 4ch, miss 1 st, [1tr in next
Make two st, 1ch, miss 1 st] around, join to
With yarn A, 70ch. beg of rnd with sl st – 56 spaces.
Rows 1–7: 1dc in each st Fasten off.
across, turn. BY EMMA WRIGHT FOR DY CHOICE
Fold Handles in half lengthwise Trim 168 lengths of yarn A to
over cotton rope and slip stitch 10cm/4in each (a tassel of three This cosy blanket is just the thing to
edges together. Fasten off. pieces for each space).
Take three pieces of yarn and snuggle up underneath on cool evenings.
FINISHING fold them in half.
Insert ends of handles in holes Pull the loop through the
made in Rnd 26 and secure first space.
on inside. Push the ends through
Fold top edge around, with WS the loop and tie. END

tog, over strips of corrugated Repeat for each tassel.

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 MATERIALS PATTERN NOTES
● DY Choice Chunky With Wool, 3ch at start of round counts as
75% polyacryl/25% wool, a stitch unless otherwise stated.
100g/130m/142yds
Yarn A: Charcoal 916 x 8 balls POLKA-DOTS
Yarn B: Lime 912 x 1 balls START Make 72
Yarn C: Teal 913 x 1 ball Using 6mm hook
Yarn D: Maroon 914 x 1 ball and yarn E, make 4ch, sl st to
Yarn E: Fuchsia 915 x 1 ball first of 4ch.
(for stockists please visit Fasten off.
www.designeryarns.uk.com
or call 01535 664222) BLANKET
● 6mm hook Using 6mm hook and yarn E,
make 4ch, sl st to first of 4ch.
TENSION Rnd 1: 3ch, 2tr in ring, *2ch, 3tr in
Work approximately three (1ch, ring; rep from * twice more, 2ch,
3tr cluster) repeats to measure sl st to top of 3ch to join.
10cm/4in using 6mm hook, or size Fasten off.
required to obtain tension. Join yarn D to any 2ch-sp.
Rnd 2: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same
MEASUREMENTS sp (first corner made), *1ch, (3tr,
Finished blanket measures 2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp; rep from
109 x 109cm/43 x 43in. * twice more, 1ch, sl st to top of
3ch to join.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Fasten off. 3tr in next 2ch-sp, 1ch; rep from * 1ch] six times; rep from * twice
Emma is a designer with a passion Join yarn C to any corner 2ch-sp. twice more, sl st to top of 3ch more, sl st to top of 3ch to join.
for British fashion, flowers and her Rnd 3: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same to join. Fasten off.
home county of Yorkshire. Visit her sp, 1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp, 1ch, Fasten off. Join yarn B to any corner 2ch-sp.
site at www.emmaknitted.co.uk. *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, Join yarn B to any corner 2ch-sp. Rnd 9: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same
Rnd 4: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] seven
sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] twice, times, 1ch, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next
1ch, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next 2ch-sp,
1ch, [3tr in next 2ch-sp, 1ch] 1ch] seven times; rep from * twice
twice; rep from * twice more, more, sl st to top of 3ch to join.
sl st to top of 3ch to join. Fasten off.
Fasten off. Join yarn A to any corner 2ch-sp.
Join yarn A to any corner 2ch-sp. Rnd 10: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same
Rnd 5: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] eight
sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] three times, 1ch, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next
times, 1ch, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next 2ch-sp,
2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next 2ch-sp, 1ch] eight times; rep from * twice
1ch] three times; rep from * twice more, sl st to top of 3ch to join.
more, sl st to top of 3ch to join. Fasten off.
Fasten off.
Join yarn E to any corner 2ch-sp. Work granny square as set above
Rnd 6: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same and cont stripe sequence using
sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] four yarns E, D, C, B and A once more.
times, 1ch, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next
2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next 2ch-sp, Cont in yarn A only, work a
1ch] four times; rep from * twice further 20 rounds working 3 sl sts
more, sl st to top of 3ch to join. across top of first 3tr to begin new
Fasten off. round in first 2ch-sp.
Join yarn D to any corner 2ch-sp. Blanket will measure
Rnd 7: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same approximately 109 x 109cm/
sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] five 43 x 43in.
times, 1ch, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next Fasten off.
2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next 2ch-sp,
1ch] five times; rep from * twice MAKING UP
more, sl st to top of 3ch to join. Fasten off all loose ends.
Fasten off. Evenly sew polka-dots across
Join yarn C to any corner 2ch-sp. edging of blanket, spaced
Rnd 8: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same approximately two to three
sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] six 3tr clusters apart.
times, 1ch, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next Refer to yarn label for END
2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next 2ch-sp, care instructions.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● Rico Creative Paper,
100% paper fibre,
50g/55m/60yds
Yarn A: Silver Grey 007 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Royal Blue 010 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Black 012 x 1 ball
● 5mm hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
This pattern would also work well in
a raffia yarn such as Adriafil Rafia.

TENSION
Work Rnds 1–6 to make a coaster
measuring 12cm/4½in, using
5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished coaster measures
12cm/4½in diameter; table mat
measures 22cm/8½in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Susie Johns studied Fine Art at
The Slade School before making her
career in publishing. She has written
and illustrated more than 30 books
on a variety of creative subjects,
particularly knitting and crochet.
Visit www.susieatthecircus.
typepad.com to find out more.

PATTERN NOTES
The tension is quite tight, to
create a firm fabric, so each
coaster and table mat will need to
be blocked once you’ve finished.
To do this, press with a warm iron
with a little steam.

TABLE MAT
START With 5mm hook and
yarn A, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch (does not count as st
throughout), 5dc in ring, join with

Paper Table Set sl st to first dc – 5dc.

Rnd 2: 1ch, 2dc in each dc around,
join with sl st to first dc – 10dc.
Rnd 3: 1ch, 2dc in each dc around,
BY SUSIE JOHNS
join with sl st to first dc – 20dc.
Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc in each dc around,
Practical and stylish, this set of table mats and coasters are join with sl st to first dc.
reminiscent of the raffia mats popular in the 1950s and 60s. Rnd 5: 1ch, 1dc in first dc, 2dc in
next dc, [1dc, 2dc in next dc] nine
times, join with sl st to first dc
– 30dc.
Rnd 6: 1ch, 1dc in each of first 2dc,
2dc in next dc, [2dc, 2dc in next dc]
ADD TO THE STASH nine times, join with sl st to first dc
Buy this paper yarn from – 40dc.
www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk Rnd 7: 1ch, 1dc in each dc around,
join with sl st to first dc.

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 Rnd 8: 1ch, 1dc in each of first 3dc, around, join with sl st to first dc.
2dc in next dc, [3dc, 2dc in next dc] Fasten off.
nine times, join with sl st to first dc Make a second Table Mat in the
– 50dc. same way, changing to yarn C at
Rnd 9: 1ch, 1dc in each dc around, end of Rnd 13.
join with sl st to first dc.
Rnd 10: 1ch, 1dc in each of first COASTER
4dc, 2dc in next dc, [4dc, 2dc in Following instructions for Table
next dc] nine times, join with sl st Mat to end of Rnd 7, make two
to first dc – 60dc. coasters in yarn B and one each in
Rnd 11: 1ch, 1dc in each dc yarns A and C.
around, join with sl st to first dc.
Rnd 12: 1ch, 1dc in each of first COASTER BASKET
5dc, 2dc in next dc, [5dc, 2dc in Follow instructions for Table Mat
next dc] nine times, join with sl st to end of Rnd 8 – 50dc.
to first dc – 70dc. Cut yarn A and join yarn C.
Rnd 13: 1ch, 1dc in each dc Now cont in rows.
around, join with sl st to first dc. Row 9: 1ch, 45dc, turn – 45 sts.
Cut yarn and join yarn B. Row 10: 1ch, 45dc, turn.
Rnd 14: 1ch, 1dc in each of first Rep Row 10 twice more.
6dc, 2dc in next dc, [6dc, 2dc in Fasten off.
next dc] nine times, join with sl st
to first dc – 80dc. FINISHING END
Rnd 15: 1ch, 1dc in each dc Weave in all yarn tails.

Great
Horned Owl
BY JESSICA BOYER

This adorable – and slightly grumpy!

– owl is a fun make that will brighten
up any shelf or toybox.

This sweet design is taken

from Enchanted Forest
Creatures by Jessica Boyer
(Leisure Arts, £5.99),
available from
www.thegmcgroup .com.

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MATERIALS Rnd 3: (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next Rnd 2: 2dc in each dc around Rnd 24: (Dc2tog, dc in next 7dc)
● Red Heart Super Saver, dc) around – 18dc. – 12dc. around – 48dc.
100% acrylic, Rnd 4: (Dc in next 2dc, 2dc in next Rnd 3: (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next Rnds 25 & 26: Dc in each dc
141g/215m/236yds dc) around changing to yarn C in dc) around – 18dc. around.
Yarn A: Platoon 0988 x 1 ball last dc made, cut yarn D – 24dc. Rnd 4: (Dc in next 2dc, 2dc in next
Yarn B: Soft White 0316 x 1 ball Rnd 5: (Dc in next 3dc, 2dc in next dc) around – 24dc. Using photo as a guide for
Yarn C: Black 0312 x 1 ball dc) three times changing to yarn B Rnd 5: (Dc in next 3dc, 2dc in next placement, insert the safety eyes
● Red Heart Classic, 100% acrylic, in last dc made, cut yarn C, dc in dc) around – 30dc. through Rnd 2 of the Eye Patches,
100g/174m/190yds next 4dc, [miss next dc, (dc, tr, dc) Rnd 6: (Dc in next 4dc, 2dc in next then through Rnd 10 of the Body,
Yarn D: Tan 0334 x 1 ball in next dc] three times, miss next dc) around – 36dc. spacing the Patches approximately
(Note: Small amounts only dc, sl st in next dc. Rnds 7 & 8: Dc in each dc around. 2dc apart.
needed of yarns B, C & D) Fasten off leaving a long end Rnd 9: (Dc in next 5dc, 2dc in next
● 4mm hook for sewing. dc) around – 42dc. Stuff Body with polyester fiberfill.
● Yarn needle Rnds 10 & 11: Dc in each dc Leave the remaining rounds
● Polyester fiberfill LEFT EYE PATCH around. unstuffed for a flat bottom.
● Two yellow safety eyes, 12mm Work same as Right Eye Patch Rnd 12: (Dc in next 6dc, 2dc in
through to end of Rnd 4 – 24dc. next dc) around – 48dc. Rnd 27: Working in back loops
TENSION Rnds 13 & 14: Dc in each only, (dc2tog, dc in next 6dc)
Exact tension is not important for Rnd 5: (Dc in next 3dc, 2dc in next dc around. around – 42dc.
this pattern, as long as your dc) three times changing to yarn B Rnd 28: Working in back loops
crochet fabric is dense enough in last dc made, cut yarn C, sl st in Rnd 15: (Dc in next 7dc, 2dc in only, (dc2tog, dc in next 5dc)
so that stuffing does not show next dc, [miss next dc, (dc, tr, dc) next dc) around – 54dc. around – 36dc.
through your stitches. in next dc] three times, miss next Rnds 16 & 17: Dc in each Rnd 29: Working in both loops,
dc, dc in next 4dc. dc around. (dc2tog, dc in next 4dc) around
MEASUREMENTS Fasten off leaving a long end Rnd 18: (Dc in next 8dc, 2dc in – 30dc.
Finished owl is approximately for sewing. next dc) around – 60dc. Rnd 30: (Dc2tog, dc in next 3dc)
12.5cm/5in tall. Rnds 19 & 20: Dc in each around – 24dc.
BODY dc around. Rnd 31: (Dc2tog, dc in next 2dc)
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Rnd 1: (RS) With yarn A, make an Rnd 21: (Dc2tog, dc in next 8dc) around – 18dc.
Jessica is an amigurumi designer adjustable loop to form a ring, around – 54dc. Rnd 32: (Dc2tog, dc in next dc)
who has been crocheting since work 6dc in ring, do not join, Rnds 22 & 23: Dc in each dc around – 12dc.
she was ten years old. See more place marker. around. Rnd 33: Dc2tog around – 6dc.
of her designs on Ravelry at
www.ravelry.com/designers/
jessica-boyer and find her on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/
jessboyercrochet.

PATTERN NOTES
Please take caution with safety
eyes if the toy is for a child that is
at risk of choking. When in doubt,
embroider the eyes instead.
Use photos as guides for
placement of all pieces.
Use whipstitch to join
pieces together.

Add plenty of polyester fiberfill to

the crocheted pieces to maintain
the shape, but not so much that it
will show through your stitches.

RIGHT EYE PATCH

START Rnd 1: (RS) With yarn D,
make an adjustable
loop to form a ring, work 6dc in
ring, do not join, place marker to
indicate beginning of rnd.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1
as right side.

Rnd 2: 2dc in each dc around

– 12dc.

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 Continue to dc2tog around until dtr in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch,
hole is closed, sl st in next dc. (htr, dc) in last ch – 9 sts.
Fasten off. Fasten off leaving a long end
for sewing.
FACE
EYELID Row 2: With RS facing, join yarn C
Make four with sl st in first dc, dc in next htr,
With yarn B, 5ch, fasten off (dc, 3ch, dc) in next 5 sts, dc in
leaving a long end for sewing. last 2 sts.
Sew Eyelids to Eye Patches above Fasten off.
the safety eyes.
Sew beginning ch of Left Ear Tuft
TOP BEAK to Body ending at top of Left Eye
With yarn C, 6ch. Patch, curving edge downward.
Row 1: Dc in second ch from
hook, htr in next ch, (tr, dtr, 2ch, WING
dtr, tr) in next ch, htr in next ch, Make two
dc in last ch. Rnd 1: (RS) With yarn A, make
Fasten off leaving a long end an adjustable loop to form a
for sewing. ring, work 6dc in ring, do not
join, place marker.
BOTTOM BEAK Rnd 2: 2dc in each dc around
With yarn C, 6ch. – 12dc.
Row 1: Dc in second ch from Rnd 3: (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next
hook, htr in next ch, (tr, 2ch, tr) dc) around – 18dc.
in next ch, htr in next ch, dc in Rnd 4: (Dc in next 2dc, 2dc in next
last ch. dc) around – 24dc.
Fasten off leaving a long end for Rnd 5: (Dc in next 3dc, 2dc in next
sewing. dc) around – 30dc.

Fold Bottom Beak in half at the Begin working in rows.

2ch and sew across the top of the Row 1: *Miss next dc, 5tr in next previous rows and in next 7dc of centre of each Foot to the bottom
stitches. dc, miss next dc, dc in next dc; Rnd 5, sl st in next dc. of the Body.
rep from * three times more, turn, Fasten off. With yarn C, embroider a line
Fold the Top Beak over the leaving remaining 14dc on each toe for talons using
Bottom Beak and sew the Bottom unworked. LEFT WING EDGING straight stitch.
Beak inside of the Top Beak. Row 2: Miss first dc, sl st in next With RS facing, miss 6dc on Rnd 5
Sew both pieces to the Body with 2tr and from front to back around from end of Row 1 and join yarn B TAIL
the yarn B on the Eye Patches post of next tr, *miss next 2tr, 5tr with sl st in next dc, dc in next With yarn A, 9ch.
overlapping the Beak. in front loop only of next dc, miss 7dc, dc in each st across previous Row 1: (RS) Tr in third ch from
Sew Eye Patches in place. next 2tr, sl st from front to back rows to last 3tr on Row 4, sl st in hook and in next 5 ch, 5tr in last
around post of next tr; rep from * next 3tr. ch; working in free loops of
RIGHT EAR TUFT twice more, turn, leaving Fasten off. beginning ch, tr in next 6 ch, do
With yarn A, 9ch. remaining sts unworked. not join, turn – 17tr.
Row 1: (RS) (Dc, htr) in second ch Sew six unworked sts on Rnd 5 of Note: Mark Row 1 as right side.
from hook, tr in next 2 ch, dtr in Row 3: Sl st in first 2tr and from the Wings to the Body.
next 2 ch, tr in next ch, htr in next back to front around post of Row 2: 3ch (counts as first tr),
ch, dc in last ch – 9 sts. next tr, *miss next 2tr, 5tr in back FOOT working in front loops only, tr in
Fasten off leaving a long end loop only of next sl st, miss next Make two next 3tr, 4tr in next tr, miss next tr,
for sewing. 2tr, sl st from back to front around Rnd 1: (RS) With yarn D, make an sl st from front to back around
Row 2: With RS facing, join yarn C post of next tr; rep from * once adjustable loop to form a ring; post of next 5tr, miss next tr,
with sl st in first dc, 1ch, dc in more, turn, leaving remaining work 6dc in ring; do not join. working in front loops only, 4tr in
same st and in next htr, (dc, 3ch, sts unworked. Rnd 2: 5ch, dc in second ch from next tr, tr in last 4tr – 21 sts.
dc) in next 5 sts, dc in next htr, Row 4: Sl st in next 2tr and from hook and in last 3 ch (toe made), Fasten off leaving a long end
sl st in last dc. Fasten off. front to back around post of next *dc in next dc, 5ch, dc in second for sewing.
tr, miss next 2tr, 5tr in front loop ch from hook and in last 3 ch (toe
Sew beginning ch of Right Ear only of next sl st, miss next 2 tr, made); rep from * once more, dc Row 3: With RS facing and
Tuft to Body beginning at top of sl st from front to back around in next 2dc, 3ch, dc in second ch working in back loops only, miss
Right Eye Patch, curving edge post of next tr and in last 2tr. from hook, sl st in last ch, leave first 4tr and join yarn B with sl st in
downward. Fasten off. remaining dc unworked. next tr, dc in next 11 sts, sl st in next
Fasten off leaving a long end tr, leave remaining 4tr unworked.
LEFT EAR TUFT RIGHT WING EDGING for sewing. Fasten off.
With yarn A, 9ch. With RS facing, join yarn B with
Row 1: (RS) Dc in second ch from sl st in first tr on Row 4; sl st in Whipstitch across each toe to Sew end of rows on Tail END
hook, htr in next ch, tr in next ch, next 2tr, dc in each st across form skinny pieces, then sew the to Rnd 25 of Body.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Special DK,
100% acrylic,
100g/295m/323yds
Yarn A: Citron 1263 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Walnut 1054 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Parchment 1218 x 1 ball
Yarn D: White 1001 x 1 ball
(Note: Small amounts only
needed of yarns C & D)
● Two black safety eyes,
15mm/½in
● 3.5mm hook
● Toy stuffing

TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this pattern.

MEASUREMENTS
Height approximately:
35cm/13¾in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Dendennis is a graphic designer
who specialises in designing
amigurumi. Visit his website at
www.dendennis.nl.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Inc: Work 2dc in next st.
Dec: Insert hook in front loops of
next two sts, yoh and pull a loop
through the first two loops on
hook, yoh and pull a loop through
rem two loops on hook.

Loop 1: Wrap a loop of yarn

around your index finger. Insert
hook in next st, grab both strands
of the loop and draw through the
st drawing out to approximately
4cm/1½in (3 loops on hook), yoh
and draw through all 3 loops.
Loop 2: Make two loops as
described above in the next stitch.

PATTERN NOTES
Always use new toy stuffing, the
type made specially to be suitable
for babies and children.

Safety eyes can be a choking

Lucas the Giraffe

hazard so they are not
recommended for very small
children. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and
BY DENDENNIS
secure firmly. If in doubt,
embroider the eyes instead.
Designed for Dendennis’s newborn son, Lucas
HEAD
is an adorable giraffe destined for the stars! START Starting at snout:
With yarn C make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc.

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 Rnd 2: Inc (see Special Stitches) in Rnd 40: [3dc, dec] around – 24dc. Rnds 9–19: Dc around. Rnd 5: Dc around.
each st around – 12dc. Stuff snout and head firmly and Rnd 20: [8dc, dec] around – 54dc. Rnd 6: [6dc, dec] around – 21dc.
Rnd 3: [1dc, inc] around – 18dc. continue to stuff until final round. Rnd 21: Dc around. Place 15mm safety eyes between
Rnd 4: [2dc, inc] around – 24dc. Rnd 22: [7dc, dec] around – 48dc. Rnds 2 & 3.
Rnd 5: [3dc, inc] around – 30dc. Rnd 41: [6dc, dec] around – 21dc. Rnd 23: Dc around. Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn end
Rnd 6: [4dc, inc] around – 36dc. Rnd 42: [5dc, dec] around – 18dc. Rnd 24: [6dc, dec] around – 42dc. for sewing eyes on head.
Rnd 7: [5dc, inc] around – 42dc. Rnd 43: [1dc, dec] around – 12dc. Rnd 25: Dc around. Stuff eyes during sewing.
Rnds 8–12: Dc around. Rnd 44: Dec around – 6dc. Rnd 26: [5dc, dec] around – 36dc. Bottom of eyes should be placed
Rnd 13: [5dc, dec (see Special Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn end Rnd 27: Dc around. between Rnds 14 & 15 of Head
Stitches)] around – 36dc. for sewing up. Rnd 28: [4dc, dec] around – 30dc. leaving a space between each eye
Pull through last loop and draw Rnd 29: Dc around. of 2 sts.
Change to yarn A. up tightly. Rnd 30: [3dc, dec] around – 24dc.
Rnd 14: 15dc, [inc] six times, 15dc Weave in and out of last rnd. Stuff the body firmly. HORNS
– 42dc. Pull tight to close hole and Make two
Rnd 15: [6dc, inc] around – 48dc. secure yarn. Rnds 31–48: Dc around. With yarn B, make an
Rnd 16: 19dc, [inc, 1dc] five times, The increased section is the top Stuff neck firmly. adjustable ring.
inc, 18dc – 54dc. of the head. Place eyes (when Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn end Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc.
Rnd 17: [8dc, inc] around – 60dc. made) at point of increase. for sewing neck to head. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around – 12dc.
Rnd 18: 22dc, [inc, 2dc] five times, Sew head between Rnds 19 & 25 Rnd 3: [1dc, inc] around – 18dc.
inc, 22dc – 66dc. BODY with a width of 6 sts. Rnds 4 & 5: Dc around.
Rnds 19–30: Dc around. With yarn A, make an Rnd 6: [4dc, dec] around – 15dc.
Rnd 31: [9dc, dec] around – 60dc. adjustable ring. EYES Rnd 7: [3dc, dec] around – 12dc.
Rnd 32: [18dc, dec] around – 57dc. Rnd 1: 8dc in ring – 8dc. Make two
Rnd 33: [17dc, dec] around – 54dc. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around – 16dc. With yarn D, make an Change to yarn A.
Rnd 34: [7dc, dec] around – 48dc. Rnd 3: [1dc, inc] around – 24dc. adjustable ring. Rnd 8: [2dc, dec] around – 9dc.
Rnd 35: [14dc, dec] around – 45dc. Rnd 4: [2dc, inc] around – 32dc. Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc. Rnds 9–11: Dc around.
Rnd 36: [13dc, dec] around – 42dc. Rnd 5: [3dc, inc] around – 40dc. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around Rnd 12: [2dc, inc] around – 12dc.
Rnd 37: [5dc, dec] around – 36dc. Rnd 6: [4dc, inc] around – 48dc. – 12dc. Stuff horns until Rnd 8.
Rnd 38: [10dc, dec] around – 33dc. Rnd 7: [7dc, inc] around – 54dc. Rnd 3: [1dc, inc] around – 18dc. Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn end
Rnd 39: [9dc, dec] around – 30dc. Rnd 8: [8dc, inc] around – 60dc. Rnd 4: [2dc, inc] around – 24dc. for sewing horns to head.

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Place horns on top of head Rnd 1: 8dc in ring – 8dc. Stuff legs until Rnd 12 firmly and ch from hook; rep from * around,
between Rnds 26 & 29, leaving Rnd 2: Inc in each st around – 16dc. then less firmly until Rnd 25. sl st to first st.
6 sts space between eyes. Rnd 3: [1dc, inc] around – 24dc. Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn end Fasten off and leave enough yarn
Rnds 4–8: Dc around. to sew legs to side of body. to attach stars.
EARS Rnd 9: [2dc, dec] around – 18dc. Fold end of legs before sewing
Make two them in Rnd 6 of front body. HAIR
With yarn A, make an Change to yarn A. With yarn B, 5ch, work in rows
adjustable ring. Rnd 10: [1dc, dec] around – 12dc. TAIL using loopstitch as folls:
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc. Rnds 11–30: Dc around. With yarn B, make an Row 1: 1ch, turn, Loop 1 in next
Rnd 2: Dc around. Stuff arms until Rnd 11. adjustable ring. 5 sts – 5dc.
Rnd 3: [1dc, inc] around – 9dc. Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn end to Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc. Row 2: 1ch, turn, 5dc – 5dc.
Rnd 4: Dc around. sew arms to side of body. Rnd 2: Loop 2 (see Special Rows 3–28: Rep Rows 1 & 2.
Rnd 5: [2dc, inc] around – 12dc. Fold end of arms before sewing Stitches) in each st around – 12dc. Row 29: 1ch, turn, Loop 1 in next
Rnd 6: Dc around. them in Rnd 30 of body. Rnds 3 & 4: Loop 1 (see Special 5 sts – 5dc.
Rnd 7: [3dc, inc] around – 15dc. Stitches) in each st around Fasten off and leave enough yarn
Rnd 8: Dc around. LEGS – 12dc. to attach hair.
Rnd 9: [4dc, inc] around – 18dc. Make two
Rnds 10 & 11: Dc around. With yarn B, make an Change to yarn A. Turn tail FINISHING
Rnd 12: [4dc, dec] around – 15dc. adjustable ring. with right side out. Place hair a few rounds before
Rnd 13: [3dc, dec] around – 12dc. Rnd 1: 8dc in ring – 8dc. Rnd 5: [2dc, dec] around – 9dc. horns on front of head and then
Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn end Rnd 2: Inc in each st around – 16dc. Rnds 6–16: Dc around. in the centre of back head.
for sewing ears to head. Rnd 3: [1dc, inc] around – 24dc. Fasten off and leave enough yarn to
Fold ears before sewing and sew Rnd 4: [2dc, inc] around – 32dc. attach tail to back of body in Rnd 6. After sewing the hair sew with
ears next to horns. Rnd 5: [3dc, inc] around – 40dc. a left over yarn B, two nostrils
Ears are 3 sts away from horns Rnds 6–10: Dc around. STARS between Rnds 2 & 4.
in Rnd 27. Rnd 11: [3dc, dec] around – 32dc. Make 12
Rnd 12: [3dc, dec] around – 24dc. With yarn B, make an adjustable Sew one star on each cheek.
ARMS ring. Sew three stars around the neck
Make two Change to yarn A. Rnd 1: 5dc in ring. and the other seven stars
With yarn B, make an Rnd 13: [2dc, dec] around – 18dc. Rnd 2: *Sl st in next dc, 3ch, sl st in on giraffe’s belly and END
adjustable ring. Rnds 14–30: Dc around. second ch from hook, 1dc in third his back.

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 MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Mouse Grey 28 x 1 ball
Yarn B: White 80 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Light Green 40
x 1 ball
(Note: Small amounts only
needed of yarns B & C)
● 3.5mm hook
● 9mm safety eyes
● Small pieces black and
white felt
● Black and white thread
and needle
● Toy stuffing

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK or aran
weight cotton yarn to achieve
a similar effect.

ADD TO THE STASH TENSION

Buy this pure cotton yarn from Exact tension is not critical for
www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk
this pattern.

MEASUREMENTS
Use the safety Height: 15cm/6in.
eyes from your
FREE gift
for this design DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Wife, mother, teacher, blogger
and freelance designer, Sarah is
also the proud author of
Beginner’s Guide To Crochet and
Extreme Crochet. Find her online
at www.annabooshouse.
blogspot.com and www.ravelry.
com/designers/annaboos-house.

PATTERN NOTES
The koala is worked in a
continuous spiral. Use a stitch
marker to identify the first stitch
of each round.

Stuff the head and body as you go.

Leave long tails at the ends of
each piece for making up.

Safety eyes are not recommended

for small children. If in doubt,
embroider the eyes instead.

Kenny Koala START

HEAD AND BODY
Make an adjustable ring
in yarn A.
BY SARAH SHRIMPTON
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
This adorable koala is a simple make and – 12dc.
Rnd 3: 2dc in each st around
an oh-so-cute addition to your home. – 24dc.
Rnd 4: Dc around.
Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] around
– 30dc.

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Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st] around Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st]
– 36dc. around – 18dc.
Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] around
– 42dc. Change to yarn A.
Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st] around Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st]
– 48dc. around – 24dc.
Rnds 9–15: Dc around. Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st]
Rnd 16: [6dc, dc2tog] around around – 30dc.
– 42dc. Rnd 6: Dc around.
Rnd 17: [5dc, dc2tog] around Rnd 7: [3dc, dc2tog] around
– 36dc. – 24dc.
Rnd 18: [4dc, dc2tog] around Rnd 8: [2dc, dc2tog] around
– 30dc. – 18dc.
Insert eyes between Rnds 13 & 14, Rnd 9: [1dc, dc2tog] around
8 sts apart. – 12dc.
Sew closed through front loops
Rnd 19: [1dc, dc2tog] around of sts.
– 20dc. Fasten off and weave yarn out
Rnd 20: [2dc, dc2tog] around through edge of ear for sewing
– 15dc. Rnd 36: [1dc, dc2tog] around Flatten top end and sew to Body. to head.
Rnd 21: [2dc, 2dc in next st] – 20dc.
around – 20dc. Rnd 37: Dc around. LEGS LEAF
Rnd 22: [1dc, 2dc in next st] Rnd 38: Dc2tog around – 10dc. Make two Make two
around – 30dc. Rnd 39: Dc2tog around – 5dc. Stuff as you go. Using yarn C, 12ch.
Rnd 23: Dc around. Fasten off leaving a long tail, sew Make an adjustable ring in yarn A. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
Rnd 24: [4dc, 2dc in next st] gap closed. Rnd 1: 8dc in ring – 8dc. hook, working once in each ch
around – 36dc. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around work 3dc, 4htr, 2tr, 1htr.
Rnds 25 & 26: Dc around. ARMS – 16dc. Fasten off and sew to
Rnd 27: [5dc, 2dc in next st] Make two Rnds 3–5: Dc around. Koala’s hand.
– 42dc. Stuff the hand only. Rnd 6: Dc2tog around – 8dc.
Rnds 28 & 29: Dc around. Make an adjustable ring in yarn A. Sew to Body. FINISHING
Rnd 30: [6dc, 2dc in next st] Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc. To make the nose, cut a rounded
– 48dc. Rnd 2: [1dc, 2dc in next st] around EARS rectangle from black felt and
Rnds 31–33: Dc around. – 9dc. Make two stitch in place.
Rnd 34: [2dc, dc2tog] around Rnds 3 & 4: Dc around. Make an adjustable ring in yarn B. For the tummy patch, cut
– 36dc. Rnd 5: [1dc, dc2tog] around Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc. an oval from white
Rnd 35: [4dc, dc2tog] around – 6dc. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around felt and stitch END
– 30dc. Rnds 6–10: Dc around. – 12dc. in place.

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 MATERIALS
● Sirdar Snuggly DK, 55% nylon/
45% acrylic, 50g/165m/179yds
Yarn A: Popsicle Purple 465
x 2 (2, 3, 4) balls
Yarn B: Spicy Pink 350 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Summer Lime 260 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Cream 303 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm & 4mm hooks
● Four small buttons
● Yarn needle

TENSION
Work 15htr and 12 rows to measure
10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook,
or size required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Ruth studied fashion at Epsom Art
School before starting her career as
a knit and crochet designer. She has
written for many UK magazines and
is known for her stylish use of
colour and texture. Visit her website
at www.lupinandrose.co.uk.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Raised treble front (rtrf): Yoh,
insert hook from front to back to
front under the post of the next st,
yoh, pull through (3 loops on hook),
finish as a regular treble.

BACK
START With 3.5mm hook
and yarn A, 40 (42,
44, 46, 48)ch.
Row 1: 1htr in third ch from
hook, 1htr in each ch to end, turn
– 39 (41, 43, 45, 47)htr.
Row 2: 2ch (counts as first htr), htr
to end, turn.

Mandala Jumper
Row 3: As Row 2.

Change to 4mm hook and work

13 (14, 15, 16, 18) rows in htr as
BY RUTH MADDOCK
for Row 2.
Place marker or coloured thread at
This sweet baby jumper is finished off with cute each end of last row.**
Work another 12 (14, 16, 17, 18)
pops of colour around the waist. rows in htr.

Change to 3.5mm hook.

Work three rows.
Fasten off.

FRONT
Work as given for Back to **.
Work five (seven, nine, nine,
ten) rows in htr.

LEFT FRONT NECK

Next Row: 2ch (counts as first htr),
11 (12, 13, 14, 15)htr, htr2tog, 1tr in
next htr, turn and work on these

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14 (15, 16, 17, 18) sts only as folls:

Next Row: 3ch, htr2tog, htr to
end, turn – 13 (14, 15, 16, 17) sts.
Next Row: 2ch, htr to end, turn.

9½ (10½, 11½, 12¼, 13)in

Next Row: 3ch, htr2tog, htr to

24 (27, 29, 31, 33.5)cm

end, turn – 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) sts.
Cont on these 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) sts 19 (21, 22.5, 24, 26)cm
for three (three, three, four, four) 7½ (8¼, 8¾, 9½, 10¼)in
more rows.

Change to 3.5mm hook.

Work one row.
Buttonhole Row: 2ch, 4 (5, 5,
6, 6)htr, 1ch, miss next htr, htr to
end, turn.
Next Row: 2ch (counts as first htr),
htr in each st to end. Fasten off.
51 (53.5, 56, 58.5, 62)cm
RIGHT FRONT NECK
20 (21, 22, 23, 24½)in
With RS facing, count across centre
9htr and rejoin yarn with sl st to
next st and cont as folls: shoulder with sl st, 2ch, (counts as and place centre point of top of 78 (82, 86, 90, 94)htr to end, turn.
Next Row: 3ch, htr2tog, htr to 1htr), work 15 (15, 15, 17, 17)htr Sleeve to this point. Next Rnd: 1ch, miss first sl st, [3ch,
end, turn – 14 (15, 16, 17, 18) sts. along left side front edge, 9htr With right sides together pin Sleeve miss next sl st, 1dc] to end, sl st to
Next Row: 2ch, htr to last 3 sts, along front neck, and 16 (16, top to body between markers; sew 1ch to join.
htr2tog, 1tr, turn – 13 (14, 15, 16, 16, 18, 18)htr along right side front into place using small back stitches. Fasten off.
17) sts. edge, turn – 41 (41, 41, 45, 45)htr. Sew underarm seam from wrist
Next Row: 2ch, htr to end, turn. Next Row: 2ch (counts as first to hem. SLEEVE BORDER
Next Row: 2ch, htr to last 3 sts, htr), 1htr in next htr, 1ch, miss next Sew buttons into place to With 3.5mm hook and RS facing,
htr2tog, 1tr, turn – 12 (13, 14, 15, htr, htr to last 3 sts, 1ch, miss next correspond with buttonholes. join yarn B with sl st to seam at
16) sts. htr, 2htr. Sew in remaining ends. Sleeve hem and work along other
Cont on rem sts for three (three, Next Row: 2ch (counts as first htr), side of foundation ch as folls:
three, four, four) more rows. 1htr in each htr and ch-sp to end. HEM BORDER Next Row: Sl st (loosely) in each
Fasten off. With 3.5mm hook and RS facing, 23 (25, 27, 29, 31)htr to end, turn.
Change to 3.5mm hook. join yarn B with sl st to seam at Next Row: 1ch, miss first sl st,
Work one row. BACK NECK BORDER Sleeve hem and work along other [3ch, miss next sl st, 1dc] to end,
Buttonhole Row: 2ch, 4 (5, 5, With 3.5mm hook and RS facing, side of foundation ch as folls: sl st to 1ch to join.
6, 6)htr, 1ch, miss next htr, htr to join yarn B with sl st to first htr of Next Rnd: Sl st (loosely) in each Fasten off.
end, turn. last row.
Next Row: 2ch (counts as first htr), Next Row: Sl st (loosely) in each
htr in each st to end. htr to end, turn – 39 (41, 43, 45,
Fasten off. 47)sl sts.
Next Row: Miss first sl st, [3ch,
SLEEVES miss next sl st, 1dc] to end.
With 3.5mm hook and yarn A, Fasten off.
24 (26, 28, 30, 32)ch.
Row 1: 1htr in third ch from FRONT NECK BORDER
hook, 1htr in each ch to end, turn With 3.5mm hook and RS facing,
– 23 (25, 27, 29, 31)htr. join yarn B with sl st to first htr at
Row 2: 2ch (counts as first htr), htr armhole edge of shoulder.
to end, turn. Next Row: Sl st (loosely) in each
Row 3: As Row 2. 12 (13, 14, 15, 16)htr of shoulder,
next 41 (41, 41, 45, 45)htr and
Change to 4mm hook. 12 (13, 14, 15, 16)htr of rem
Work in htr, inc 1 st at each end of shoulder, turn – 65 (67, 69, 75,
next and every foll third row, until 77)sl sts.
there are 37 (39, 41, 43, 45) sts. Next Row: Miss first sl st, [3ch,
Cont without shaping until 23 (25, miss next sl st, 1dc] to end.
27, 29, 31) rows have been worked Fasten off.
from beg. Place Front so the last three rows
Fasten off. at shoulder lay on top of the last
three rows of Back.
FRONT NECKBAND Loosely sew these rows together
With 3.5mm hook and RS facing, at armhole edge only.
join yarn A to neck edge of left Mark centre point of these rows

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 0–6 &
4
6–12MTHS
3

Version 2 Version 12

1
12–18, 18–24 &
24–36MTHS 4

adjustable ring
chain stitch (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)

MOTIF (1htr, 2ch, 2htr) in samedouble

st, 1rtrf crochet (dc)
(1tr, 2ch, 2tr) in same st, 1rtrf (see adjustable ring
Make six (see Special Stitches) round next htr Special Stitches) round next htr of
With 3.5mm hook and yarn A, halfin centre
of Rnd 2, *(2htr, 2ch, 2htr) treble crochet (htr)
Rnd 2, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in centre htr chain stitch (ch)
make an adjustable ring. htr of next 3htr group, 1rtrf round of next 3htr group, work 1rtrf slip stitch (sl st)
Rnd 1: 2ch (counts as 1htr), 13htr treble
next htr of Rnd 2; rep from * to crochet
round(tr)next htr of Rnd 2; rep from * double crochet (dc)
in ring, pull to close, sl st to top of end, sl st to top of 2ch. to end, sl st to top of 3ch.
2ch to join – 14htr. Fasten off. Fasten off. half treble crochet (htr)
Fasten off.
raised trebleFINISHING
Sizes 12–18mths, 18–24mths front stitch (rtrf) treble crochet (tr)
Rnd 2: Join yarn D with sl st in any & 24–36mths only Sew in all ends.
st, 2ch (counts as 1htr), [2ch, miss Rnd 4: Join yarn B with sl st in Sew motifs to jumper END
raised treble front stitch (rtrf)
next st, 1htr] to end, sl st to top of centre htr of any 3htr group, 3ch, using photo as a guide.
2ch – seven 2ch-sps.
Fasten off.
0–6 MTHS 6-12 MTHS 12-18 MTHS 18-24 MTHS 24-36 MTHS
Rnd 3: Join yarn C with sl st in any
TO FIT CHEST 46 48.5 51 53.5 56 cm
2ch-sp, 2ch (counts as 1htr), 2htr in
same sp, 1ch, [3htr in next 2ch-sp, 18 19 20 21 22 in
1ch] to end, sl st to top of 2ch ACTUAL CHEST 51 53.5 56 58.5 62 cm
– seven 3htr groups. 20 21 22 23 24½ in
Fasten off.
BACK LENGTH 24 27 29 31 33.5 cm
Sizes 0–6mths & 9½ 10½ 11½ 12¼ 13 in
6–12mths only SLEEVE SEAM 19 21 22.5 24 26 cm
Rnd 4: Join yarn B with sl st in
7½ 8¼ 8¾ 9½ 10¼ in
centre htr of any 3htr group, 2ch,

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 New
Series

CALENDAR GIRLS BY THE CRAFTY RAMBLER

Welcome to our new design series – over the next four issues we’ll be including
an adorable ami girl for every month of the year! We’re starting with springtime,
so get hooking Dilys, April and the Queen of the May.

MATERIALS MEASUREMENTS For a neat colour change, work the Body and appropriate sized hook
● Crochet cotton No 8 yarn in 8cm/3¼in high, without legs. last stitch of one colour until you make an adjustable ring.
colours as specified for each doll have 2 loops left on the hook, drop Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring, gently
● 1.75mm hook DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY the old colour, wrap the new tighten ring, then with this tail held
● Stitch marker The Crafty Rambler taught herself colour round the hook and pull this over the next few sts to save
● Dollmakers’ needle to crochet from a library book at new colour through both loops of sewing later, work Rnd 2 as folls:
a young age, and loves creating the old. Knot tails of old and new Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
TENSION amigurumi designs and giving each colour together, crochet over tails – 12dc.
Exact tension is not important for doll its own personality. for a few sts then cut to neaten. Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] around
this design – simply aim for a dense – 18dc.
finished fabric that will not let PATTERN NOTES Use a stitch marker to note start of Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] around
stuffing show through. Instructions are given first for the rounds, do not join rounds but – 24dc.
Designs can be made in any weight basic doll design, then detailed work in continuous spirals moving Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] around
yarn, simply adjust the hook size to instructions are given for each marker up each time. – 30dc.
suit as follows, or to match your individual doll, referring back to the Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st] around
own tension: 3mm for DK weight basic doll pattern as needed. BASIC DOLL – 36dc. **
yarn, 2mm or 2.5mm for 4ply yarn, Adjust yarn colours as desired, START BASE Fasten off, weave in ends and
1.75mm or 2mm for crochet cotton. especially for hair and flesh shades. Using same colour as set aside.
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POSITION ARMS
Each arm will have a bend for the
elbow, so decide which way they
are to face before attaching then
mark position of arm one row down
from Head and Body colour join and
third hole from centre. Using long
dollmakers’ needle, thread one of
the lengths through third hole and
up through head to the top.
With second thread, pass needle
through fifth hole from centre and
up through top of head, one or two
spaces apart from each other.
Gently ease the threads so that the
arm fits easily (she won’t like her
arms being yanked!).
Secure with a knot and cut.

SLEEVES
Make two
Note: If working a different colour
for the Cuff, change colour on
Row 6 before working 2ch.
With Sleeve coloured yarn and
leaving a 15cm/6in tail, work 8ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook and each ch to end, turn
– 7dc.
Rows 2–5: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
Row 6: 1ch, dc to end, do not turn,
2ch, working in ends of rows, work
7dc down one side only.
Fasten off leaving a 15cm/6in tail.

HEAD individual pattern says otherwise). MOUTH POSITION SLEEVES

Using flesh coloured yarn work as Fold in half lengthwise with colour Decide what sort of face you want: Fold Sleeve in half, sew along seam
for Base to **. join at centre back and with happy, sad or cheeky? For a smile, and work a few stitches on the
Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] around contrasting sewing thread, run a work as follows: edge so that the tails of yarn are
– 42dc. *** line of tacking stitches down the Using same yarn, pass needle back opposite each other.
Rnds 8–16: Dc around. centre from crown to Base (this down through top of head to a Slip over arm (to make this easy
Rnd 17: [5dc, dc2tog] around – 36dc. will be removed later). Then stuff position slightly off centre and half attach a piece of thread to the end
Rnd 18: [4dc, dc2tog] around – 30dc. Head only. way up between eyes and neck. of the arm and with a needle,
Rnd 19: [3dc, dc2tog] around – 24dc. Bring the needle up and across five thread this through the Sleeve until
Rnd 20: [2dc, dc2tog] around – 18dc. FACE spaces and up one row (this gives a the arm comes out of the Sleeve
Rnds 21 & 22: Dc around, change EYES slightly crooked grin). and then remove the thread) with
to Body colour on last dc of last rnd. Using long dollmakers’ needle and Pass the needle back up through seam towards centre front of Body,
three strands of black embroidery top of head. Check you (and she!) attach to the Body in the same way
BODY thread, locate points halfway down are happy with the look. as the arm.
Rnds 23 & 24: Dc around. head and 5 sts either side of centre. Secure and cut thread. These ends
Rnd 25: [5dc, 2dc in next st] Pass needle down through the top will be covered up by the hair. ATTACH BODY TO BASE
around – 21dc. of the head and out of first eye Sometimes there are other
Rnds 26 & 27: Dc around. spot and back up in next space ARMS AND SLEEVES workings to do before the Base
Rnd 28: [6dc, 2dc in next st] towards centre. Refer to individual pattern to see if is attached, if so the individual
around – 24dc. Wrap yarn round needle three alternative sleeve is needed. It is pattern will say so.
Rnds 29 & 30: Dc around. times and gently pull through. easier to fit Arms and Sleeves Catching both loops of each dc of
Rnd 31: [7dc, 2dc in next st] around before the Body is stuffed. bottom of Body and both loops of
– 27dc. This is the base for the eye. Using each dc of Base, and stuffing as
Rnds 32 & 33: Dc around. same two holes work a couple of ARMS you go, work a row of 36dc. The
Rnd 34: [8dc, 2dc in next st] straight stitches easing above and Make two individual pattern will tell you if
around – 30dc. below the base stitch until the eye With flesh or glove coloured yarn more is needed.
Rnds 35 & 36: Dc around. looks good and repeat for second and leaving a 15cm/6in tail, 11ch.
Rnd 37: [4dc, 2dc in next st] eye. Take thread back up through Row 1: 1dc in second ch from LEGS
around – 36dc. top of head and secure, do not hook and each ch to end – 10dc. Make two
Fasten off and weave in ends (unless cut thread. Fasten off leaving a 15cm/6in tail. With Leg coloured yarn and leaving

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 a 20cm/8in tail, work 20ch. measuring twice the length and a bit Attach Base using yellow and a a lovely bunched and loose hood
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook extra of each strand, cut 48 lengths. single row of dc, stuffing as you go. similar to real duffle coat hoods.
and each ch to end, turn – 19dc. Note: If doll is wearing a hat, the
Fasten off leaving a 20cm/8in tail. Hair will be attached to the last row BOOTS SCARF
of the Hairpiece all the way round, Make two With Red, work 61ch.
Position Legs or to the front and crown area of With Yellow, 6ch. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
On Base of doll, mark centre front. the Hairpiece if the doll is wearing Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in next 59ch, 4dc in last
Position legs on first and second a smaller cap, tiara or flower ring. hook, 1dc in each of next 3ch, 4dc ch, turn work and working in rem
rows of Base, one either side of Refer to individual pattern. in last ch, turn work and working in loops of foundation ch working
centre mark. Feed dollmakers’ Attaching hair to last row, fold rem loops of foundation ch work 59dc, work 2dc in last ch, sl st in
needle and thread up through each strand in half (at this point you 3dc, work 3dc in last loop – 14dc. first dc.
Body and top of head. may wish to split each strand to Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around.
Holding Body, pull threads so that give a wavy and looser texture, this Rnd 4: 3dc, (dc2tog) three times, DAFFODILS
Base is pulled up, creating a dent takes time but is worth it). 5dc – 11dc. Make three
(but not squashing head and Body). With top of head facing you and Rnd 5: 3dc, dc3tog, 5dc – 9dc. Stem
Knot threads and fasten off. feet away from you, insert crochet Rnds 6 & 7: Dc around. With Green make 11ch.
hook through both loops of one dc Fasten off and weave in ends. Fasten off leaving long tail.
SHOES of last row of Hairpiece and using Stuff foot only.
Make two the right length of hair for that dc, Flower Head
With Shoe coloured yarn make an loop hair over hook and pull With Red, embroider bootlace With Yellow, work [4ch, 1dc in
adjustable loop. through, pass the two ends effect. second ch from hook, 2dc] three
Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in loop, gently through the loop and gently ease Attach to Leg as Shoe in basic times, sl st to first dc.
tighten ring, then with this tail held to tighten the knot. doll pattern. Fasten off leaving long tail.
over the next few sts to save Repeat all the way round and style Thread yarn through loops in centre
sewing later, work Rnd 2. and cut hair as required. HAIR of petals. Secure and weave in.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st to end – 12dc. Have fun and let your end Work Hairpiece in Orange and attach Thread Stem up through base of
Rnds 3–7: Dc around. imagination run wild! to head as in basic doll pattern. petal, secure and weave sewing tail
Fasten off leaving sewing tail. Work Hair in last row of Hairpiece back down through stem to about
March and style. Dilys likes her fringe long half way, use this to sew Green
Position Shoe start For Dilys, our St David’s so that it blows in the wind! gloved hands around
Attach a length of Shoe coloured Day doll, you will need bunched stems. end
yarn to end of Leg and feed this yarn in the following colours: Flesh, HOOD Secure and weave in.
down through Shoe, securing with Yellow, Green, Red and Orange. First Side
a couple of “invisible” sts, fasten With Yellow, 15ch. April
off and weave in ends. Work the Base and Sleeves as basic Row 1: 1dc in second ch from start For this puddle-
With sewing tail of Shoe, thread doll in Yellow yarn. hook and in each ch to end, turn splashing doll you will
through 1 loop of each dc at the Work Head as basic doll in Flesh – 14dc. need yarn in the following
top of Shoe. yarn, then the Body as basic doll in Rows 2–21: 1ch, dc to end, turn. colours: Flesh, Yellow, Red and
Gently pull to close over Leg and Yellow yarn. Orange. You will also need
secure with a couple of sts. Work Arms and Legs as basic doll Row 22: 1ch, 14dc, do not turn, embroidery silk in Green, Yellow
Fasten off and weave in end repeat in Green yarn. 2ch, 1dc in each row end to next and Blue, 10cm/4in of fine gauge
for second Shoe. Stuff Head only, embroider face corner, 2ch, 1dc in each dc, 2ch, wire, two small beads and two
and attach Arms and Sleeves. 1dc in each row end to next slightly larger beads in red, green,
HAIRPIECE corner**, 2ch, sl st in next dc. white or blue.
Using Hair coloured yarn work as PATCH POCKETS Fasten off and weave in ends.
for Head to ***. Make two Work Base and Sleeves as basic
Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st] around With Yellow, 4ch. Second Side doll in Red yarn. Do not sew up
– 48dc. Row 1: 4ch, 1dc in second ch from Work as First Side to **, 1ch, place Sleeve seam.
Rnds 9–11: Dc around. hook and each ch to end, turn – 3dc. wrong sides together and Work Head as basic doll in Flesh
Rnd 12: 28htr, 20dc. Row 2: 1ch, dc to end, turn. working on the short side first, yarn, then work Body as basic doll
Rnd 13: 28htr, sl st in next st, Row 3: 1ch, 3dc, do NOT turn, 2ch, and through both pieces of work, in Red yarn, working first row of
fasten off leaving a long tail. working down side, work 1dc in dc to end of row, 3dc in corner, dc Red in back loop only and all
next three row ends, 2ch, 1dc in in each row end. remaining rows in both loops.
Position Hairpiece next three base ch, 2ch, working Fasten off and weave in ends. Work Arms and Legs as basic doll
Place on head with htrs at the back up side work 1dc in next three row in Yellow yarn.
and at Row 7 of head at the front, ends, 2ch, sl st in next dc. HOOD NECK
this should leave the half trebles at Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. With Yellow, RS and short edge COLLAR
the nape of the neck. facing, rejoin yarn with sl st, 1ch, Rejoin Red yarn at centre front of
Sew in place using sewing tail leaving Position pockets two or three rows 2dc, (dc2tog, dc3tog, dc3tog) Body in front loop of first row at
last row of Hairpiece free, the hair up from edge of Body with a 4dc or three times, dc2tog, 2dc. neck edge.
will be attached to this row later. 5dc gap between them. Fasten off leaving sewing tail. Row 1: 1dc in flo of each st
Neatly sew sides and bottom of around, turn – 18dc.
HAIR Pocket with Yellow. Leaving 4dc at centre front of Body Row 2: 1ch, 2dc in each st around
Using Hair coloured yarn, decide Embroider three Green toggles free, sew Hood to neck of Body at – 36dc.
on length and style of hair and using photo as a guide. head/body colour change. This gives Fasten off and weave in ends.

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SPOTS Make and sew on spots as on Body. yarn, then attach a bauble to each. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Using two strands of embroidery Sew Sou’wester to Head. Work Head as basic doll in Flesh Sew Bonnet to Head.
silk, work 4ch, fasten off. yarn, then work Body in Yellow
Sew onto Body as a spot and UMBRELLA working first round of Body in back Make a plait of three 14cm/5½in
repeat with all colours using With Yellow make an loop only and all remaining rounds long ribbons. Sew to Rnd 13 of
picture as a guide. adjustable ring. in both loops. Bonnet with tails crossing over at
Sew two or three spots on Sleeve Rnd 1: 1ch, 5dc in ring, gently centre back, trim tails to about
and then sew up Sleeve seam. tighten ring, then with this tail held COLLAR 2cm/¾in long.
Using Red, attach Base with a over the next few sts to save Rejoin Yellow yarn at centre front
single row of dc, stuffing as you go. sewing later, work Rnd 2. of Body in front loop of first row at HANKY
Attach Arms and Sleeves Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 10dc. neck edge. With white sewing thread, 2mm
under Collar. Rnd 3: Dc around. Row 1: 1dc in flo of each st needles or cocktail sticks, cast on
Rnd 4: [1dc, 2dc in next st] around around, turn – 18dc. 15 sts and knit until you have a
WELLIES – 15dc. Row 2: 1ch, 2dc in each st around, square.
Make two Rnds 5 & 6: Dc around. turn – 36dc. Fasten off, sew one corner to hand
With Red, 6ch. Rnd 7: [1dc, dc2tog] around – 10dc. Row 3: 4ch, miss 2dc, sl st in next so that it drapes.
Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from hook, Rnds 8–12: Dc around. dc, [3ch, miss 2dc, sl st in next dc]
1dc in each of next 3ch, 4dc in last Rnd 13: Dc2tog around – 5dc. to end. SASH
ch, turn work and working in rem Rnd 14: Dc around. Fasten off and weave in ends. With White yarn work 39ch (or
loops of foundation ch, 3dc, work Rnd 15: 2dc in each dc around enough to cross Body from one
3dc in last loop – 14dc. – 10dc. MAKING UP shoulder to opposite side).
Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around. Rnds 16–19: Dc around. Stuff Head only. Work 1dc in second ch from hook
Rnd 4: 3dc, (dc2tog) three times, Fasten off and weave in ends Embroider face. and in each ch to end. Fasten off.
5dc – 11dc. Attach Arms and Sleeves Locate halfway position and attach
Rnd 5: 3dc, dc3tog, 5dc – 9dc. Using fine gauge wire, thread wire under Collar. to one shoulder, then cross over
Rnds 6–8: Dc around. down centre of umbrella, thread Using Green yarn, attach Base with a sash and secure in place.
Fasten off and weave in ends. large then small bead onto wire single row of dc, stuffing as you go.
Stuff foot only. coming out of bottom of umbrella. Attach Legs and Shoes. ROSETTE
Attach Wellies to Legs and Legs to Bend 1cm/½in over small bead and With Red yarn, make an
Body as in basic doll pattern. bring large bead up to small bead HAIR adjustable ring.
covering spare wire. Work Hairpiece in Brown and Rnd 1: [5ch, sl st in ring] five times.
HAIR Ease umbrella down to beads. attach to Head as in basic doll Gently pull starting length to close
Work Hairpiece in Orange and attach pattern. Work Hair in last row of loop and secure.
to Head as in basic doll pattern. UMBRELLA HANDLE hairpiece as in Basic Doll pattern. Using Red attach Rosette to Sash at
Work Hair in last row of Hairpiece Thread beads and secure as before To style hair, separate fringe from crossing over point.
as in basic doll pattern. In umbrella colour or contrast, rest of hair (do not cut yet), style
To style hair, separate fringe from thread up through beads and back remaining hair in a bob, cut fringe. RIBBON STICK
rest of hair (do not cut yet), style down (this will secure yarn) With Flesh yarn, 9ch.
remaining hair into a plait, securing working over yarn end and around BONNET Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook
with a contrast bow. Now cut fringe. wire, work 20–25dc to cover. With White yarn work as for Base and each ch to end, turn – 8dc.
Fasten off and weave in end. to **. Rows 2 & 3: 1ch, dc to end.
SOU’WESTER Bend covered wire to create handle. Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] around Fasten off and leave tail
With Red, work as for Base in basic Wrap and bow contrast yarn – 42dc. for sewing.
doll to **. around narrowest part of umbrella. Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st] around Cut three different ribbons to
Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] around Sew hand around handle – 48dc. 6cm/2¼in. Sew a bauble to one
– 42dc. with hand colour so that it END Rnds 9–13: Dc around. end of each ribbon. Bunch ribbons
Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st] around doesn’t show. Rnd 14: [1dc, 2dc in next st] together in centre of stick so that
– 48dc. around – 72dc. they flow nicely out of one end only
Rnds 9–15: Dc around. MAY Rnd 15: [2dc, 2dc in next st] and secure. Sew Ribbon Stick seam
Rnd 16: [7dc, 2dc in next st] around START For this morris-dancing around – 96dc. together.
– 54dc. doll you will need yarn in Rnd 16: [3dc, 2dc in next st] With Flesh sew hand END
Rnd 17: [8dc, 2dc in next st] the following colours: Flesh, Yellow, around – 120dc. around Ribbon Stick.
around – 60dc. Red, Green, Brown and White. You
Rnd 18: [9dc, 2dc in next st] will also need white sewing cotton,
around – 66dc. 2mm knitting needles or cocktail
Rnd 19: [10dc, 2dc in next st] sticks, 4.5mm/¼in ribbon in red,
around – 72dc. green and blue and five 6mm/¼in
Rnd 20: [11dc, 2dc in next st] jingling baubles.
around – 78dc.
Rnds 21–23: Dc around. Work Base and Legs as basic doll in
Fasten off and weave in ends. Green yarn.
With RS facing, fold in half, using Work Arms as basic doll in Flesh yarn.
Red yarn and stab stitch, sew a Work Sleeves as basic doll in
centre seam close to edge of fold. Yellow yarn.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Work Shoes as basic doll in Red

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Crochet
Howto

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

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

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

HOLDING THE HOOK

1 Make a loop in the yarn

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

2 Pull the ends of the yarn to

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

The action of working

stitches causes a
Working TOPTiPabcdgg
constan t rolling of the

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

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THE MAIN STITCHES Rounds of simple dc

stitches are ideal for
amigurumi toys such
as Sarah Shrimpton’s
adorable Koala
(page 77)

SLIP STITCH Double crochet stitches

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

DOUBLE CROCHET (dc)

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

1 Insert hook into st or chain 1 Insert hook into

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

2 Draw through both

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

2 Draw yarn through

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

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

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

Double crochet

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

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

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

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USING THE STITCHES

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

Sometimes you are

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

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

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

WORKING WORKING INTO ADJUSTABLE

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

Insert hook into the top loop

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

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

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SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION

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

INCREASING JOINING IN TENSION/GAUGE

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

Chain a few more stitches and

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

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

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

➻ If you are attempting a

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

➻ Where a pattern has an

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

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

fdc rtrb tr3tog

ch rtrb
CHARTS KEY bl only htr
trtr
dc2tog puff
dc2tog
adjustable ring fl only tr rtrf tr2tog 3-tr cl
tr2tog
sl st dc
dtr tr3tog popcorn
ch rtrb tr3tog
fdc
puff
bl only htr puff linked tr
trtr dc2tog
fl only 3-tr cl
tr tr2tog 3-tr cl
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“Creating somet hin

g from scratch th
ot her people then ma at
ke too is pretty
excit ing! I love seein
g the different wa
that people interpre ys
t our designs.”

SUSAN RITCHIE
SIMPLY CHIC
We chat to one half of fab yarn and design brand Mrs Moon about
design inspiration and building a career around your family.

Tell us about your life… I live in Twickenham, What’s your favourite design? I love the tank top
south-west London with my husband and which is created using granny stripes and has a squishy
Above: Susan Ritchie (right) four children. crochet rib at the bottom. It’s made using our own
runs Mrs Moon with her Plump DK yarn and is great for mixing colours.
sister, Karen Miller (left).
How did you learn to crochet? My great auntie
Below: This cute tank top is Doris taught me and Karen to crochet one holiday in What’s a typical day like for you? Quite varied!
in Susan and Karen's second
book, Simple Chic Crochet.
the mid-seventies. She lived on the Isle of Wight and A lot of our time is spent liaising with shops that stock
we spent a couple of half-term holidays there. She was our yarns across the world, packing orders, lugging
a keen crafter and had owned wool shops in the past. boxes around… that kind of glamour! Designing tends
She set us both up on giant granny squares which we to be done in the evening.
both still have today!
What are your favourite yarns or fibres to work
Could you tell us how Mrs Moon came to be? with? Obviously, our favourites are Plump and Plump
When our children were just about all at school, we DK, our own yarns that are made from the softest
were looking for new careers that would allow us to be superfine Merino and baby alpaca. We do love lots of
closer to home. We had both just started knitting and other yarns too. Colour and squishiness tend to be the
Photography by Penny Wincer © CICO Books

crocheting again after a long break and thought, there’s drivers in our choices!
an idea, let’s open a yarn store! Seems obvious doesn’t
it?! We opened the online shop at the same time. What is your favourite thing about being a
As soon as the shop was open, we started working designer? Creating something from scratch that other
with the beautiful yarns we were stocking to make our people then make too is pretty exciting! I love seeing the
own designs. Customers seemed to like what we were different ways that people interpret our designs.
doing and it all took off from there.
What inspires you? Everything and anything…
How would you describe your design style?
Our style is contemporary, uncomplicated and Could you tell us about your creative space?
hopefully sophisticated! I don’t have a studio as such. My whole house turns
into a studio during the day and then is stashed away at
What has been your most popular design? night when the family comes home. All my designing is
I designed a giant owl called Gordon a few years ago. done on the sofa in my living room.
We get asked for the pattern again and again. He has
a cousin in the new book. What’s the one thing that you couldn’t live
without? Ikea Kallax storage boxes!
Could you tell us about your new book,
Simple Chic Crochet? Well, Simple Chic Crochet Do you enjoy your work? Yes, I love it. The best
contains 35 lovely projects which are suitable for thing is the variety. The worst is feeling overwhelmed
everyone from the complete novice crocheter. by how much there is to do!
Some of them have charts which we think is great
as it really helps to see how the stitches actually sit What do you have coming up in 2017? Well,
together. There is a also fabulous how-to section at the we have a couple of new yarns being launched in the
back of the book with simple-to-follow illustrations spring which will take up quite a lot of our time… and
to help with the different techniques used in more there are always more designs to be made.
advanced projects.
We’re also really thrilled that we were able to use Find Susan and sister Karen online at
some of our own yarns in the book, which I have to say www.mrsmoon.co.uk, and turn to page 12
is a real treat for us. to read our review of Simple Chic Crochet.

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