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Happy New Year, makers! This
January definitely feels like the fresh
start we all need, so we’ve filled this
125 issue with new ideas, original takes
on some of your fave crafts, and
interiors inspiration that’ll have you reaching
for the paint brush this weekend. a rmation embroidery, too. Worked on soft
Seeing as it’s super chilly out there, we’re cosy felt, it’s a feel-good make in every way.
kicking o with the chunkiest, squishiest, We’ve also squeezed in the loveliest reads,
most colourful scarf ever. And, our dream of from Naomi Weetman’s colourful home tour
a cover star is beginner-friendly too – ideal if to Ocean Rose’s thoughtful piece on the
you want to learn something new this year. beauty in nature. Hopefully we’ll ease you
The thought of setting resolutions feels a into 2021 with a renewed sense of creativity!
bit much, but there are a couple of jobs on
my list, like sprucing up my home now the
decs have come down. If you’re feeling the
same, our DIY room divider and easy-sew
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14 Knitted scarf
Get into knitting with this sampler-style
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bold colours and different techniques

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Give stitching on felt a go, plus create
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crafting the Alpine Lodge look

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HOW TO MAKE A KNITTED SCARF

MATERIALS TENSION
Q Wool and the Gang Approx 8 sts and 10 rows first st on the left needle
Crazy Sexy Wool, 100% to 10cm (4") over stocking and knitting it, then drop
wool, 200g/80m per stitch on 12mm needles the st on the left needle.
ball, one ball each in This creates a loop on the
Magic Mint (052) (Yarn ABBREVIATIONS reverse side and you’ll knit
A), Hot Punk Pink (041) st(s) stitch(es) into that on the next row
(Yarn B), Ultraviolet (099) k knit rep repeat
(Yarn C) and Lilac p purl
Powder (185) (Yarn D) RS right side FINISHED SIZE
Q We Are Knitters The WS wrong side Approx. 25cm x 180cm
Wool, 100% wool, st st stocking stitch – k one (97/8 x 707/8")
200g/80m per ball, one row, p one row repeated
ball each in Maple (Yarn m1l make one st increase
E) and Natural (Yarn F) by lifting horizontal bar
Q 12mm (US 17) knitting before next st and knitting
needles into the back of it
Q Yarn needle k1b knit one below by
Q Pom pom maker, inserting the right needle
8.5cm (33/8") through the st below the

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Making a scarf is the ultimate rite Break off Yarn A Rows 34-64 k, after Row 64
of passage for newbie knitters, Row 7 (RS) join Yarn B, k the scarf will measure approx.
and where better to start than 60cm (235/8")
this absolute beauty? Stocking stitch section Break off Yarn D
It’s oversized for extra winter Rows 8-14 starting with a p row,
cosiness, has texture galore for all work 7 rows of st st ending on a Checkerboard stitch section
the feels, and it gets you trying a p row Row 65 (RS) join Yarn E, (k5, p5)
variety of knit techniques too. Think Break off Yarn B repeated to end of row
of it as a sampler-style piece, giving Row 15 join Yarn C, k Rows 66-69 (k5, p5) repeated to
you the chance to dip in and out of Row 16 k end of row
different stitches, all while creating Break off Yarn C Rows 70-74 (p5, k5) repeated to
one fab accessory – you’ll find a end of row
handy step-by-step guide to the Garter stitch stripes Rows 75-79 (k5, p5) repeated to
basics on page 82. Row 17 join Yarn E, k end of row
Saskia’s used a super chunky Row 18 k Rows 80-89 rep Rows 70-79 once,
yarn, meaning you can whip up Break off Yarn E after Row 87 the scarf will measure
your version over just a few approx. 90cm (35 ")
evenings. Good thing too, as you Moss stitch section Break off Yarn E
know friends and family’ll be asking Row 19 join Yarn F, (k1, p1)
you to knit one for them. repeated to end of row Ridge pattern section
Row 20 (p1, k1) repeated to end Row 90 (RS) join Yarn F, k
Instructions of row Row 91 p
When breaking off yarn or joining Rows 21-32 continuing in Yarn Row 92 k
new yarn, leave an 8cm (31/8") tail F, rep Rows 19 and 20 a further 6 Break off Yarn F
– these tails will create the tufting times, after Row 32 the scarf will Row 93 join Yarn A, k
in between each section. measure approx. 30cm (117/8") Row 94 p
Break off Yarn F Break off Yarn A
Garter stitch section Row 95 join Yarn F, k
Using Yarn A, cast on 20 sts Garter stitch section Rows 96-110 rep Rows 91-95 a
Rows 1-6 k Row 33 join Yarn D, k further 3 times

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Row 111 k row below) repeated to end of row Finishing

Row 112 p Rows 131-138 rep Rows 127-130 Before weaving in all the ends,
Row 113 k, the scarf should now twice more return to the sections where 8cm
measure approx. 120cm (47") Row 139 join Yarn E, (k1, k1b) (31/8") tails were left at the yarn
Break off Yarn F repeated to end of row, leaving an colour changes – these will now be
8cm (31/8") tail on all yarn colours used to make tassel tufts.
Double moss stitch section Scarf will be approx. 150cm (591/8") On Rows 15-19, secure the yarn
Row 114 (WS) join Yarn C, (k1, p1) Row 140 p tails by double knotting them,
repeated to end of row Rows 141-142 k then cut 19cm (63/8") lengths from
Row 115 (k1, p1) repeated to end Rows 143-146 join Yarn D, leaving the yarns used. Fold each of the
of row an 8cm (31/8") tail on all yarn lengths in half, then thread the
Row 116 (p1, k1) repeated to end colours, k yarn loops through the edge of
of row Row 147 join Yarn F, k1, m1l, k to the scarf. Pull the ends through the
Row 117 (p1, k1) repeated to end last 2 sts, m1l, k1 [22 sts] loops to create more tassel tufts.
of row Repeat this process on both sides
Rows 118-125 continuing in Yarn C, Waffle stitch section of the scarf, then repeat on Rows
rep Rows 114-117 twice Row 148 (k1, p2) repeated to last 90-113 using Yarn F and Yarn A,
Break off Yarn C st, k1 and on Rows 139-146 with the yarn
Row 149 p1, (k2, p1) repeated to colours used in this section.
Honeycomb stitch section end of row Trim all the tassel tuft ends to
Row 126 join Yarn B, k Row 150 k 5cm (2"), then weave in the other
Row 127 (k1, k1b) repeated to end Row 151 p unused ends.
of row Rows 152-163 rep Rows 148-151 Using the pom pom maker, make
Row 128 (k next st together with 3 times but join Yarn A at the start six pom poms – one in each of the
loop of the unused st from the row of Row 163 different yarns used.
below, k1) repeated to end of row Rows 164-167 starting with a k row, Sew three pom poms to either end
Row 129 (k1b, k1) repeated to end work st st for 4 rows of the scarf using the yarn needle,
of row Row 168 (RS) join Yarn E, k placing one pom pom at each
Row 130 (k1, k next st together Rows 169-175 k corner, and one in the centre of
with loop of the unused st from the Cast off each short edge.

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HOW TO MAKE EMBROIDERED WALL ART

MATERIALS Stitch some positivity into your flower, using the image as a guide. 04 Repeat Step 3 to fill in the

Q Embroidery hoop, life with this mood-boosting Place the fabric in between the remaining fern leaves, alternating
15cm (6") embroidery hoop, inspired by inner and outer ring of the between DMC 803 and 930, and
Q Light blue felt, 25 x beautiful winter botanicals. embroidery hoop and tighten the using the main image as a guide to
25cm (97/8 x 97/8") It’s a great way to incorporate screw, pulling the felt taut and colour placement. Next, add veins
Q DMC Stranded Cotton some mindfulness into your day, keeping the design central. to each leaf using straight stitches
in 3831 (dark raspberry), letting your mind wander as your 02 Add the fern stem using six and two strands of the opposite
3827 (pale golden hands work. Plus, you’ll get to try strands of DMC 720 and split stitch, colour thread, as shown. Stitch
brown), 930 (dark out our new favourite thing – referring to the guide on page 82. from the stem outwards, but not
antique blue), 803 (deep embroidering onto felt. Adding Work small horizontal stitches right to the edge of the leaf,
blue), 939 (very dark extra texture to Lucy’s tactile across the length of the stem, as matching the angle of the satin
navy blue), 3756 (very design, it’s giving us all the feels. shown, then stitch the central lines stitches below.
light baby blue) and If you’re new to stitching, turn to of the leaves using split stitch and 05 Work the stems of the yellow

720 (dark orange spice) page 82 for a step-by-step guide four strands of DMC 3827. flowers using six strands of DMC
Q Embroidery needle, to each of the stitch techniques 03 Work the top leaf of the fern in 939 and split stitch, then add the
size 22 used. And, you’ll find a handy satin stitch using six strands of small leaves in the same thread
Q Heat-erasable video tutorial of the large knot DMC 803, following the guide on shade and satin stitch. Begin with a
marker pen stitch saved to Lucy’s ‘Stitches’ page 82, and angling the stitches stitch from the stem to the tip of
highlight on her Instagram upwards from the stem to the the leaf, then stitch either side of
@lucyfreeman_design. outline. As you near the top, jump this central line for a neat finish.
ahead to stitch from the end of the 06 For the stems of the pink plant,

01 Place the template on page 82 central line to the tip of the leaf, use split stitch and six strands of
behind the felt and hold it up then stitch into the gap from the DMC 3831. Work small horizontal
against a window or similar light midpoint on the outline to the stitches across the length of each
source. Trace the outline onto the midpoint of the stem. Follow this stem, as per Step 2.
felt using the marker pen, then add new angle to fill in the remaining 07 The small clusters of flowers are

the central lines on the fern leaves, gap, using smaller satin stitches to created using large knot stitches.
and circles in the top and left-hand fill any gaps at the edge. To work a large knot stitch, cross

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the thread over itself to create a the centre, matching the angle of MEET THE MAKER LUCY FREEMAN
loop while keeping hold of the the petal. To finish the flowers, add
loop to stop the knot tying too three straight stitches in two Textile artist Lucy works
soon, then bring the needle up and strands of DMC 3756 to each petal, with textured stitches in
through. Pull on both the loop and then work knots in three strands of a modern painterly style.
Her wall hangings and
the needle to bring the point DMC 3827 around the centres.
framed embroideries
where the threads cross over near 10 To form the straight lines in the
celebrate the beauty
to the fabric. Once the cross-over letters, stitch two parallel straight and optimism of nature
is against the fabric, stop pulling, stitches in six strands of DMC 3756. and her love for all
let go of the loop and rest your For the curved areas on the O and things botanical – find
finger over it. Tighten the knot by R, use split stitch and six strands of her on Instagram
pulling on the needle, then take DMC 3756. Next, satin stitch @lucyfreeman_design.
then needle back down into the horizontally across these stitches, www.lucyfreeman.co.uk
fabric, roughly 1mm (1/16") away bringing the needle up and down
from the knot. as closely as possible to the
08 Work large knot stitches underlying stitches.
around the outline of the flower 11 Without removing the felt from

first. Leave a small gap, create the the hoop, lightly iron over the
knot, then bring the needle back embroidery to remove any marker
down next to the first knot, as pen showing. Trim away the
shown. Once the outline is excess felt leaving a 5cm (2")
complete, fill the centre of the border overhanging the outside of
flower in the same way. the hoop, then work running stitch
09 Fill the centres of the yellow around the felt border.
flowers using satin stitch and six 12 Pull the thread taut to bring

strands of DMC 3756, then satin together the excess fabric at the
stitch the petals using four strands reverse of the hoop, then knot to
of DMC 3827. Work outwards from secure in place.

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Make cosy winters a reality with Lorna Slessor’s

beginner-friendly patchwork jacket

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HOW TO MAKE A PATCHWORK JACKET

MATERIALS Looking to inject some fun into jacket is size S-M – to make a jacket in Fabric D, 28 12.5cm (47/8")
Q Robert Kaufman Kona your winter wardrobe? This in this size, go to Step 2. To create squares in Fabric E and 36 12.5cm
Cotton Solids fabric in me-made beauty is everything a your own pattern from a pre- (47/8") squares in Fabric F. Draw a
Delft (Fabric A), Deep gal – or guy – could dream of. It’s existing jacket, skip to Step 3. diagonal line on the wrong side
Blue (Fabric B), Punch colourful, cosy and oversized, and 02 For a S-M jacket, cut two 30.5 x (WS) of every 12.5cm (47/8") square.
(Fabric C), Yarrow (Fabric it’s beginner-friendly too. 81cm (12 x 32") front pieces, one 61 If making a larger or smaller jacket
D), Primrose (Fabric E) This statement jacket, we hear x 81cm (24 x 317/8") back piece and than the S-M example, you may
and Baby Blue (Fabric F) you cry? Yup indeedy. It might not two 51 x 51cm (20 x 20") sleeves need more or fewer fabric squares.
(we got ours from www. be a sew-in-an-evening make, but from Fabric G. Skip to Step 4. 06 Place a 23.5cm (9 ") Fabric A

woolwarehouse.co.uk) you can base the super-simple 03 If using your own jacket as a square right side (RS) up, then
Q Lining fabric, approx. garment shape on a jacket you pattern, measure the width and position two 12.5cm (47/8") Fabric F
2m (787/8") (Fabric G) already own, and piecing together height of the back and front panels squares in opposite corners of the
Q Wadding, approx. 1 m the patchwork is a lovely way to at the widest and tallest points, and larger square, RS down and
(591/8"), 228cm (90") wide pass long evenings. the length and circumference of aligning the outer edges. The
Q Bias binding, approx. The fabric quantities given in the the sleeves at the widest and diagonal lines should run in the
3m (1181/8") materials list are all approximates, longest points. If the sleeves are same direction through the centre
Q Matching sewing thread as the final sizes needed will particularly fitted around the of the larger square, as shown. Sew
Q Rotary cutter depend on your measurements. armpit, add roughly 10cm (4") to 0.5cm ( ") either side of the
Q Quilter’s ruler Quilting fabric is generally 110cm the circumference for a relaxed fit. diagonal line, then use the rotary
Q Cutting mat (44") wide, and if you need to add Cut two front pieces, one back cutter and mat to cut along the
more Flying Geese quilt blocks to piece and two sleeves from the marked line, creating two triangles.
the front, back or sleeves, one lining fabric, using the 07 Press the seams open so all

23.5cm (9 ") square and four measurements noted down. fabrics are RS up, then place
12.5cm (47/8") squares of fabric will 04 Place one front lining piece on another 12.5cm (47/8") Fabric F
make you four extra blocks. top of the wadding and cut around square in the Fabric A corner of
it, leaving a 5cm (2") border. each half, RS together. The
01 Before starting the jacket, it’s Repeat to cut a second front diagonal line should run down the
best to make a mock-up, or toile, in wadding piece, then cut one back middle of the larger triangle, and
a similar weight to the fabric you’ll piece and two sleeves from the between the two smaller ones.
be using. That way, you can make wadding in the same way. Sew 0.5cm ( ") either side of the
any adjustments at this stage and 05 Cut the following from the Kona line, then cut along the marked line
know the jacket will fit properly Cotton Solids fabric: five 23.5cm again. Press the seams open to
before starting the patchwork. Bear (9 ") squares in Fabric A, six create four 11 x 21.5cm (4 x 8 ")
in mind the wadding will make the 23.5cm (9 ") squares in Fabric B, Flying Geese blocks.
finished jacket thicker and bulkier, three 23.5cm (9 ") squares in 08 For the S-M jacket, repeat Steps

especially around the arms. Our Fabric C, two 23.5cm (9 ") squares 6-7 to make the following:

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18 20

18 Fabric A/Fabric F Flying Geese Column 4 – two Block Cs, two 13 Sew the blocks in each column

blocks (Block A) in total, using four Block Ds and two Block Cs together as per Step 10, then join
more 23.5cm (9 ") Fabric A 10 Place the first two blocks from each column together as per Step
squares and 16 more 12.5cm (47/8") Column 1 RS together, aligning the 11. Again, you may need to adjust
Fabric F squares. edges, then sew the adjoining the number of Flying Geese blocks
Six Fabric D/Fabric F Flying Geese edge using a 0.5cm ( ") seam. used to match the size of your
blocks (Block B) using two 23.5cm Press the seam open, then repeat front lining piece.
(9 ") Fabric D squares and eight to add the third block to the 14 To make the right-hand front

12.5cm (47/8") Fabric F squares. bottom of the second block. panel, repeat Steps 12-13 using the
16 Fabric B/Fabric E Flying Geese Continue adding on each block following blocks, referring to the
blocks (Block C) using four 23.5cm until the column is complete. Step 22 image for the direction
(9 ") Fabric B squares and 16 11 Repeat Step 10 to join all four each column points in:
12.5cm (47/8") Fabric E squares. columns of blocks, then repeat to Column 1 – three Block As
10 Fabric C/Fabric E Flying Geese join each column together, making Column 2 – two Block Cs and one
blocks (Block D) using three 23.5cm sure to align the seams. This back Block D
(9 ") Fabric C squares and 12 panel will fit the S-M jacket – if Column 3 – Block A, Block B and
12.5cm (47/8") Fabric E squares. using your own pattern, you may Block A
Eight Fabric B/Fabric F Flying need to add more or fewer Flying Column 4 – two Block Ds and one
Geese blocks (Block E) using two Geese blocks so it measures Block C
23.5cm (9 ") Fabric B squares and roughly the same size or larger than 15 Cut four 11 x 15cm (43/8 x 6")

eight 12.5cm (47/8") Fabric F squares. the back lining piece. Fabric C pieces and four 42 x 15cm
If making a larger or smaller jacket, 12 To make the left-hand front (16 x 6") Fabric F pieces. Place
you may need more or fewer Flying panel (right-hand as you look at it), one 11 x 15cm (43/8 x 6") Fabric C
Geese blocks. use four columns of three Flying piece at the end of one 42 x 15cm
09 For the outer back piece, lay Geese blocks. Lay out the (16 x 6") Fabric F piece, RS
out four columns of six Flying following blocks from top to together and aligning the 15cm (6")
Geese blocks from top to bottom bottom, referring to the Step 22 edges. Sew the adjoining edge,
as follows, referring to the Step 11 image for the direction each press the seam open, then repeat
image for the direction each column points in: to join the remaining Fabric C and
column points in: Column 1 – Block A, Block B and Fabric F pieces.
Column 1 – three Block As, two Block A 16 To make the first outer sleeve

Block Bs and one Block A Column 2 – two Block Ds and one piece, sew one column comprising
Column 2 – three Block Cs, one Block C of five Block Es and one Block D.
Block D and two Block Cs Column 3 – two Block As and one Next, place one Fabric C/Fabric F
Column 3 – one Block A, one Block Block B piece along one long edge, RS
B and four Block As Column 4 – three Block Cs together. The Fabric C sections

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HOW TO MAKE A PATCHWORK JACKET

should sit on top of each other, and neckline on either lining piece, Pin at the armpit seams, then pin MEET THE MAKER
the seams should align. Sew, press then cut along the marked lines. along to the end of the sleeves and
the seams open, then repeat to join 22 Lay the back outer piece RS up, down to the bottom of the jacket LORNA SLESSOR
a second Fabric C/Fabric F piece to positioning Column 1 along the on either side. Sew using a 1cm
the remaining long edge. top, and Column 4 along the (3/8") seam allowance.
17 Repeat Step 16 to make the bottom. Place the right-hand outer 25 Mark a point along either side of

second outer sleeve piece – you front piece on the right-hand side, the jacket roughly 20cm (8") down
may need to adjust the number of RS down and aligning the raw from the armpit seam. Draw a slight
blocks used to match the size of edges, and place the left-hand curve from the armpit seam to this
the sleeve lining pieces. outer front piece on the left-hand point, within the seam allowance,
18 Pin the outer front, back and side, RS down and aligning the raw then trim – this helps to reduce any
sleeve pieces onto the matching edges. The front pieces should bulk. If you want the sleeve cuffs to
wadding pieces RS up. Quilt each meet at the centre, and the be tighter, mark a diagonal line Lorna is a Bristol-based
piece by top stitching straight lines neckline should form a V shape from the armpit to the cuff, sew, maker who splits her
along the length, roughly 5cm (2") starting at the top centre. Pin then trim any excess fabric. We time between selfish
sewing and editing
apart – these should run along the along the top edge, then sew marked a point 4cm (1 ") up from
Love Patchwork &
seams, and through the centre of using a 1cm (3/8") seam. the bottom of the cuff.
Quilting magazine.
each block, as shown. 23 Lay the jacket out RS up, then 26 Repeat Steps 22-25 to sew the
She’s on a mission to
19 Trim the excess wadding. If the fold one outer sleeve piece in half lining pieces, including the same make everything in
outer pieces are larger than the along the length to find the centre. cuff adjustments if any were made. her wardrobe, and
lining pieces, cut them to the same Place the sleeve RS down on the Place the jacket outer and lining WS loves combining
size, keeping the blocks central. jacket, aligning the centre with the together, aligning the seams, then dressmaking with her
20 On the right-hand outer front shoulder seam – the point where pin the open edges. Fold the other favourite crafts,
piece, mark out the neckline from the front and back pieces join – and lining and outer fabric at both like quilting. Find her
the bottom left to the top right of matching the top of the row (Block sleeve hems to the WS by 1cm (3/8"), on Instagram at @cloth
andcrescent. www.
the top block in Column 1. Cut E) with the raw edges of the blocks then sew using a 0.5cm ( ") seam.
clothandcrescent.com
along the marked line, as shown. either side of the shoulder seam. 27 Sandwich the raw fabric edges

Repeat with the bottom block in Once the positioning is correct, pin and wadding at the neckline, front
Column 1 of the left-hand front this sleeve edge in place, then sew and bottom hem between the bias
piece, this time cutting from the using a 1cm (3/8") seam. binding. Adjust the pins or clips as
top left to the bottom right to 24 Repeat Step 23 to join the you go, and overlap the start and
make mirror image pieces. second sleeve to the opposite side end of the bias binding at one of
21 Lay the front lining pieces RS up, of the jacket, then fold the jacket in the seams along the bottom hem
then place the front outer pieces half along the shoulder seam, RS by roughly 2cm ( "). Top stitch the
on top, RS up. Mark a matching together and aligning the edges. bias binding in place to finish.

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Get into
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HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET LAMPSHADE

MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS (UK) Anyone else ready to revamp or shape, crochet more or fewer
Q Wool and the Gang st(s) stitch(es) their living room yet? A new year rounds on the square closest to the
Ra-Ra Raffia, 100% sp(s) space(s) calls for a new look, and we’ve size you need, and adjust the
paper, 100g/25m per ch chain got just the thing. Combining a quantities accordingly.
cake, one cake each in ss slip stitch colour pop that’ll shake things up Once made, the granny squares are
Hot Pink (Yarn A), Vit C tr treble with all the eco-friendly vibes, sewn together, then sewn to the
(Yarn B) and Coal Black Juliet’s crochet upcycle is so simple frame of the lampshade. Pom poms
(Yarn C) (we got ours FINISHED SIZE even beginners’ll love it. are sewn to the bottom to finish.
from www.wool Approx. 29.5cm (115/8") All you need is Wool and the
warehouse.co.uk) high. Diameter approx. Gang’s paper raffia yarn, a few pom Small granny square (make 12)
Q 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) 18cm (71/8") at the top poms, and an old lampshade. Take Using Yarn A, ch 4 and ss to 1st ch
crochet hook and 36cm (141/8") at the fabric off the frame and gently to form a ring
Q Lampshade frame the bottom scrape away any glue, being careful Round 1 ch3 (counts as first tr), 11
Q 18 pom poms, 3cm not to take the white coating with tr in ring, ss to 3rd ch from start to
(1 ") diameter it, et voilà – one budget-friendly join, break yarn and fasten off
Q Yarn needle base, ready for a new lease of life. [12 tr]
Q Sewing needle Round 2 the sts in this round are
Q Black sewing thread Instructions worked in the gaps between tr on
The lampshade frame we used had Round 1, join Yarn B into any gap
TENSION six panels that are narrow at the between tr, ch3 (counts as first tr),
Small granny square: top and widen at the bottom. We (2 tr, ch2, 3 tr) in same place, *miss
Approx. 8cm (31/8") square made three granny squares per 2 gaps, (2 tr, ch2, 3 tr) in next gap;
Large granny square: panel – two small and one large – repeat from * 2 more times (3 times
Approx. 10cm (4") square and each one is slightly smaller in all), ss to 3rd ch from start to join,
than the section of the frame they break yarn and fasten off [24 tr and
sit in, so once sewn on, they’ll be 4 2ch-sps]
held in place tightly. Round 3 join Yarn C into any corner
If your lampshade is a different size 2 ch-sp, ch3 (counts as first tr), (2 tr,

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ch2, 3 tr) in same place, *3 tr into squares and one large granny MEET THE MAKER JULIET LAURA GUNN
the gap between 3 tr clusters in the square together in a column using
previous round, (3tr, ch2, 3 tr) in the Yarn C, as shown. Repeat five more Juliet loves how crafting
next 2 ch-sp; repeat from * 2 more times to create six panels. brings people together.
times, 3 tr into the gap between 3 Attach the panels to the lampshade As a mother of twin
toddlers, crochet has
tr clusters in the previous round, ss frame using whipstitch and Yarn C,
become a sanctuary –
to 3rd ch from start to join, break starting at the top of the frame,
she’s a fan of upcycling
yarn and fasten off [36 tr and 4 2 and lacing the yarn through the old lampshades, and has
ch-sps] top of the granny square and collaborated on several
Weave in all ends around the frame. community yarnbombs.
Once the top is secure, work down Find her on Instagram
Large granny square (make six) the sides one square at a time to @juliet.laura.gunn. www.
Work as for Small granny square to keep the tension even. Keep the julietlgunn.etsy.com
end of Round 3 but do not break squares central throughout,
Yarn C at the end of Round 3 adjusting the length of the
Round 4 ch3 (counts as first tr), *(3 whipstitches to achieve this.
tr, ch2, 3 tr) in corner 2 ch-sp, 3 tr Finally, attach the bottom of the
into each of the next 2 gaps panel to the bottom of the frame,
between 3 tr clusters in the starting at the centre of the square
previous round; repeat from * and working out to the corners.
another 3 times but on the last
repeat omit the last tr, ss to 3rd ch Finishing
from start to join, break yarn and Once all six panels are attached,
fasten off [48 tr and 4 2 ch-sps] weave in any loose ends.
Weave in all ends Sew three pom poms to the
bottom of each panel of the frame
Making the panels using black sewing thread, spacing
Whipstitch two small granny them out evenly.

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ringing joy to Instagram feeds
across the world, Naomi
Weetman – AKA Colour
Confident – is interiors bravery
personified. The 1960s
Warwickshire house she shares with
husband Luke and their three-year-old
son Otis is filled with an abundance of
vibrant murals, reflecting the family’s love
of nature and the crafting skills Naomi
inherited from her mother.
You’ll find flowers on the ceilings,
mountain ranges on the walls and rays of
sunshine brightening up the landing of
this warm family home. But, Naomi
admits she wasn’t always so bold with her
décor choices. “When we first moved in
there was a lot of magnolia. My sense of
style has always been really colourful and
eclectic, but it didn’t resonate in my
home.” So what changed? “I was
introduced to the world of Instagram –
content from people like Christin from
Terra+Tint and Racheal Jackson from
Banyan Bridges really inspired me.”
Looking back on her childhood, Naomi
fondly remembers her mother painting
murals in their family home. “In my
bedroom I had a teddy bear waving by the
door, and hand-painted pink and green
stripes,” she recalls. “My mum was a
seamstress so she’d make the curtains and
bedding, then paint the rooms to match.”
In her own home, Naomi has learnt to
make the most of her walls through a
process of innovation, trial and error, and
resourcefulness. “My mural journey has
definitely progressed. My first one was on
the stairs. I took inspiration from the
lampshade on the landing, made a rough
sketch, and bought tester pots from
Valspar because they do the most amount
of paint for £3. I could see it in my head.
Words: KATIE ANTONIOU
But the next murals I did went wrong!”
Photographs: KASIA FISZER

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make curtains and
bedding, then paint
the rooms to match.”

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“I often get people

asking me how
to upcycle and be
braver with colour.”

Not to be discouraged, Naomi process, as it was to her lessons. “At the things from room to room can really
persisted. “I didn’t have Photoshop, or end of the day it’s just paint – if you don’t change up a space. I also do a lot of
anything the other Instagrammers have, like it you can start again. We’ve been upcycling, and check on Facebook
so I was thinking, how can I make a mural taught not to fail, but my approach to Marketplace and in charity shops.”
on a budget? Now I photograph the interiors – and back when I was teaching Naomi also uses local tradespeople where
space, print it onto A4 paper, and trace – was to be OK with making mistakes.” possible. “If you go in and start chatting
the bare bones of it – walls and features or Naomi’s career also left her with a to them, they have a lot of knowledge and
any furniture I’m keeping. Next, I passion for problem solving. “Probably can save you time and money.”
photocopy that traced image a few times, my favourite part of our house is my craft When she does buy new, Naomi likes to
then sketch on those. It really helps with room, which I redesigned with no money. shop small, buying from local arts and
scale and position, as you can play around It was part of a zero-dollar update crafts fairs and markets, as well as her
with colours and design.” Instagram challenge I stumbled across.” favourite independent store, Berylune, in
Before she had her son, Naomi was a She’s become an expert in budget DIY Leamington Spa. Her gallery wall is proof
teacher, and her willingness to learn from solutions, with her top tip being to use art doesn’t have to be expensive – proudly
mistakes and keep trying is key to her what you have. “It’s amazing how moving displayed are postcards, images torn out

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of magazines, and prints from Hello Sola, 2020 Black Lives Matter movement. 01 Old jars get a 03 A brightly-
and online store Juniqe. Amplified by other interiors influencers, new lease of life in coloured ribbon
Walls are an often forgotten area in new followers were also interested in her the craft room hanging doubles as
homes, with just the odd print or mirror experience as someone of mixed race thanks to twine a headboard in the
hung here or there, but Naomi’s space heritage. “When I first started my and pom pom trim. couple’s bedroom.
takes full advantage of these blank Instagram account, it was rare that I came 02 Colour and 04 Valspar’s tester
canvases. And her bright, bold Instagram across other minorities – most influencers print clashes are paint pots are the
isn’t just a source of inspiration for others, were white. From childhood you’re always welcome in ideal size for
it’s a place of knowledge for those seeking subconsciously taught that you’re not Naomi’s home. Naomi’s murals.
advice to do the same. “I often get people welcome, you’re not represented.”
asking me how to upcycle, how to choose The interior design industry has since
colours and how to be braver with colour. come under scrutiny for its lack of
Once a teacher, always a teacher!” diversity, but creating a more inclusive
Her @colourconfident account gained space won’t happen overnight. As Naomi
even more visibility at the height of the points out, “people need to be mindful, to

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listen and learn – it’s not going to be a For Naomi, choosing the right colours 01 Painted flowers 03 Naomi updated
quick fix.” She’s also wary of the influence is key. “I’ll research on Instagram and bring Naomi’s love her kitchen
social media can have. “That was Pinterest, read colour psychology books, of nature indoors. cupboards with
something I realised early on. You’re faced look at photographers and artists. It’s 02 A combination of reclaimed cane.
with thousands of people and you’re about what feeling I want to create in that thrifted, crafted 04 Botanical-print
comparing yourself, your personality, space,” she explains. “A lot of the time it and shop-bought wallpaper gave this
your home, or whether someone else is comes back to nature, so I emulate the items make up the storage unit a
achieving something faster.” feeling I get from it and bring that in.” gallery wall in the Colour Confident
Now, Naomi regularly takes a break. Connecting heart and home, crafting living room. makeover.
2020 was tough enough without added and art, and bringing it all together with
pressures – another reason why so many that trademark colour confidence, Naomi
are drawn to her joyous décor. “A home truly is a creative inspiration.
needs to feel safe and loved and yours,
and your mental health can be improved
For more mural tips, DIY insights and décor inspo,
hugely by the space you’re living in.” follow Naomi on Instagram @colourconfident.

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HOW TO MAKE A ROOM DIVIDER

MATERIALS If your living area has morphed 45 x 115cm (17 x 453/8") left-hand down from the top short edge to
Q Plywood, 244 x 122 x into a multi-functional office/ panel, one 45 x 165cm (17 x 65") the marked arch line.
1.8cm (96 x 481/8 x ") meeting room/make-shift pub centre panel and one 45 x 145cm 04 On the last cut, move down

Q Jigsaw over the past year, this clever (17 x 571/8") right-hand panel. towards the arch then curve the
Q Electric drill project is just what you need. Most DIY stores and timber yards blade either left or right to begin
Q Drill bit, 2mm (1/8") Use it to section off certain will cut the wood to size for you. cutting the arch guideline, taking it
Q Bar clamps areas in your space, to hide your 02 Next, measure and mark a point along the line towards the edge of
Q Sandpaper, 120 and laptop at the end of a working day, 27.5cm (107/8") down from the top the panel. Work slowly and
240 grit or even to make a fancy dressing of each panel, and 22.5cm (87/8") in carefully to ensure a smooth cut,
Q Sanding block area in your bedroom. Bonus from either side. Fix the brass tack then repeat Steps 3-4 with the
Q Seven 6.5cm (25/8") brass feature? It doubles as statement or a nail at this point, then wrap remaining two panels.
flush hinges with screws mural-style art you don’t have to one end of the wire around the tack 05 Layer up all three panels,

Q 1l matte emulsion in paint your walls for. and the other around a pencil, aligning the arched top edges.
pink (we used Valspar in An electric drill is useful when ensuring the wire measures 22.5cm Sand all the edges at the same
Faint Of Heart) whipping this up this DIY dream, (87/8") when stretched out. The wire time using 120 grit sandpaper and
Q Matte emulsion in dark but it’s not essential. Create pilot and pencil should extend right out the sanding block – keeping them
blue (we used Valspar in holes by gently banging a small nail to the edge of the board. Draw an together helps ensure a uniform
Sapphire Earbobs) into the guide marks instead, then arch shape at the top of each panel shape. Smooth out any rough
Q Clear matte varnish use a manual screwdriver and a bit by stretching out the pencil to its areas on the panel fronts using the
Q Two gloss sponge rollers of elbow grease for the screws. furthest point on either side, taking 240 grit sandpaper.
Q Paint tray Use the templates on page 82 to it as far as the wire will allow. 06 Paint the panels all over using

Q Small flat paintbrush recreate Clare’s version, or have fun 03 Secure one panel to a sturdy the pink paint, then leave to dry.
Q Brass tack designing your own. You could surface like a work bench or table Apply a second coat once dry, and
Q Wood filler even sketch on a freehand motif for using the bar clamps, positioning a third coat if necessary. Leave the
Q Hammer maximum artist points. the end with the arch hanging panels to dry completely.
Q Lightweight wire, over the edge. To make cutting the 07 Using the templates on page 82

27cm (105/8") 01 Cut three panels from the arch shape easier, start by using and a pencil, mark out the different
Q Wire cutters plywood in the following sizes: one the jigsaw to create a series of cuts shapes in a random pattern across

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the panels. Refer to the main image (11") up from the first. Mark the drill MEET THE MAKER CLARE NICOLSON
as a guide to placement, taking the holes again, then repeat twice
shapes right off the edge of the more to add all four hinges, each Clare is a stylist,
panels. The pattern can be added 28cm (11") apart. photographer and
to both sides of the divider or 11 Move the right-hand panel to artist based in Glasgow.
She spends her days
just to one, depending on your one side, then turn over the centre
creating beautiful
preference and if they’ll be seen. panel so it’s RS down. Lay the
images for indie makers,
08 Fill in all the shapes using the left-hand panel to the right of it, global brands and
blue paint and a flat paintbrush, also RS down, and align the everyone in between,
then leave to dry. bottom edges. Leave a 0.5cm ( ") and also designs prints
09 Seal the panels with the clear gap between the two panels, and textiles in her bold,
varnish, then leave to dry then repeat Step 10 to mark on the graphic style. www.
completely. You can skip this step, drill holes for the remaining three clarenicolsonstylist.com
but if the room divider is kept in a sets of hinges.
high use area the top coat will 12 Drill pilot holes – holes for the

keep it looking good for longer, screws to go into – at the marked

protecting it against any scrapes, points on each panel. These help
marks or knocks. prevent the wood from splintering
10 Lay out the centre and right- and make it easier for the screws to
hand panels right side (RS) up, go in, so should be slightly smaller
aligning the bottom edges. Leave a than the screws themselves.
0.5cm ( ") gap between each 13 Lay out the centre and right-

panel so the hinges can sit snugly hand panel as per Step 10, then
in between, then place the first screw on each of the hinges. Flip
hinge 3.5cm (13/8") up from the the panels over and place the
bottom. Mark the position of the left-hand panel next to the centre
holes on either side with a pencil, panel, then screw on the
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HOW TO MAKE A STORAGE BOX

MATERIALS If your New Year’s resolution is to Fold the fabric in half along the manufacturer’s instructions, making
Q Figo Fabrics Moonlit get organised, we’re here to length with RS together, then pin sure to iron around all four edges,
Voyage in Terracotta, help. This life-changing storage and sew along the open long edge. fusing the heavy-weight interfacing
1.5m (591/8") (Fabric A) box is the stuff of dreams for so 02 Turn the handle right side (RS) at the centre. This will form one
(we got ours from many reasons – it’s easy to sew, it’ll out and press so the seam runs outer side of the box.
www.samanthaclaridge slot right into IKEA shelving, and down the centre of one side – this 05 Repeat Step 4 with a second

studio.com) you can hide everything inside and will be the back of the handle. Top square of Fabric B, creating a
Q Washed Ramie linen, zip it away. As long as you can’t see stitch along each long edge, 1cm second Fabric B side, then repeat
0.5m (19 ") each in the mess, that means it’s tidy, right? (3/8") in, using coordinating thread. to create two Fabric A sides, a
Charcoal (Fabric B), They’re roomy enough for all Fold both short edges to the back Fabric C side and a Fabric D side.
Mustard (Fabric C) and sorts, from books to kids’ toys and by 1cm (3/8") and press, then fold to 06 Pin the handle to the centre of

Rust (Fabric D) (we got clothes, so don’t just stop at one. the back again, this time by 2.5cm the Fabric D side, RS up and
ours from www.textile Plus they’re a great way to show off (1"), and press. Pin or clip the ends roughly 13cm (5 ") up from the
expressfabrics.co.uk) fabrics from your stash, giving your in place, then put to one side. base and 7.5cm (3") in from either
Q Heavy-weight space a fresh look for 2021. 03 For the box, cut four 31 x 31cm side. Sew a rectangle shape at
interfacing, 1.5m (591/8") Heavier-weight linens work best (12 x 12 ") squares each from either short end of the handle to
Q Medium-weight fusible to give the shape structure, but you Fabrics A and B. Cut two 31 x 31cm attach it to the side, then sew two
interfacing, 1.5m (591/8") can always back quilting cottons (12 x 12 ") squares each from diagonal lines from corner to
Q Zip, 90cm (35 ") with a fusible interfacing like we Fabrics C and D, then cut six 31 x corner within each rectangle to
Q Bias binding have. Use a 1cm (3/8") seam 31cm (12 x 12 ") squares of secure the handle.
allowance throughout unless medium-weight interfacing and six 07 Lay out the sides in a T-shape as

otherwise stated. 29 x 29cm (11 x 11 ") squares of shown, positioning the Fabric D
heavy-weight interfacing. side with the handle at the top.
01 To make the handle, cut a 25 x 04 Place a Fabric B square RS 08 Cut two 23 x 31cm (91/8 x 12 ")

12cm (97/8 x 4 ") piece each from down, then add a square of pockets from Fabric A. On one of
Fabric A and the medium-weight heavy-weight interfacing on top, the pocket pieces, fold one edge
interfacing. Following the positioning it centrally. Layer on a to the WS by 1cm (3/8") and press,
manufacturer’s instructions, fuse square of medium-weight then fold it to the WS again by 1cm
the interfacing to the wrong side interfacing, then carefully press the (3/8"). Press, then top stitch 0.75cm
(WS) of the fabric using an iron. layers in place as per the ( ") in from the folded edge to

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secure. Pin or clip the pocket onto next to the Fabric A top, as the MEET THE MAKER DEBBIE WAINHOUSE
the Fabric A side at the top right of other half of the zip will be
the T-shape, positioning both attached to the top later. Debbie studied fashion
fabric pieces RS up, and matching 12 Lay out the remaining fabric in London in the late
the raw edges of the pocket to the squares as per Step 7 – these will nineties, and has had a
passion for making all
raw edges of the Fabric A side. The form the lining of the box. Repeat
her life. She currently
Fabric B square at the centre of the Step 8 to create an inside pocket,
works as a content
T-shape will become the base of then sew as per Steps 9-10, leaving creator and marketing
the box, so the bottom of the it WS out. Place the box outer assistant, sewing in her
pocket should sit next to it. inside the lining, RS together, and home studio in Bristol
09 To construct the box, sew the matching the side seams, top and whenever she gets a
long centre column of squares bottom. Adjust the pins around the spare moment.
together first. Place the top two top raw edge so the zip is www.hilastudio.co.uk
squares RS together, then sew sandwiched between the outer and
along the adjoining edge, 1cm (3/8") lining fabrics, then sew just in from
in. Repeat to add the third square the edge using a zipper foot.
down onto the second square, then 13 Turn the box RS out through the

the fourth square onto the third. top, positioning the lining on the
Sew the sides in the same way. outside. Open the zip, then pin
10 Lift the sides up around the the unsewn side to the edge of the
centre Fabric B square with RS top’s outer fabric, RS together. The
facing in. Pin or clip the sides outer and lining fabrics should be
together and sew 1cm (3/8") in from WS together, with raw edges
the edges, leaving the top of the aligned. Sew all three edges.
box – the Fabric A side – free. 14 To finish the raw edges of the

Turn the box RS out. box top, sandwich them between a

11 Pin the zip around the top of length of bias binding, pinning it in
the box as shown, RS together place as you go. Sew, then turn the
and aligning the edges. The zip box through to the RS to finish,
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Try your hand at ceramics with Francesca Stone’s
abstract air-dry clay bookend

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 02 03 04

07 08 09

HOW TO MAKE A CLAY BOOKEND

MATERIALS If you’ve always loved the 02 Press the cutter into the surface join – these will form the base and
Q 1kg (35oz) white air-dry thought of donning an apron and of the clay, using the flat of your back of the pot. Using the blending
clay (we used DAS getting all Ghost with a pottery hand to apply an even pressure. tool, smooth the join together until
Modelling Clay) wheel, this make’s for you. Using Twist the cutter slightly in both there are no visible gaps.
Q Two pieces of wood, air-dry clay is a great way to master directions to prevent it from 06 Wet your hands and ball up the

38 x 2.5 x 0.6cm (15 x the basics of hand-building at sticking to the clay, then carefully remaining clay, then roll it into a
1 x ") home, plus you don’t have to worry lift the cutter away from the outer tube shape roughly 40cm (15 ")
Q Rolling pin about firing your finished creation. piece of clay. Gently press the long and 3mm (1/8") wide.
Q Circle biscuit cutter, Channelling arty Matisse vibes, circle of clay left inside the cutter 07 Position the 18 x 11.5cm (71/8 x

11cm (4 ") Francesca’s abstract bookend out onto a separate area of the 45/8") piece of clay with the long
Q Craft knife won’t just brighten up your shelf, it non-stick surface. edges at the top and bottom. Use
Q Baking paper also doubles as a handy pot to 03 Cut the circle in half using a the tube to ‘draw’ a face at the
Q Pointed blending tool store pens, paintbrushes or your craft knife, then place one centre of the clay, starting with the
Q Medium-grain crochet hooks and knitting semi-circle onto a piece of baking nose and working up to the eye.
sandpaper needles. And, once you’ve got paper and put it to one side. Take the clay over the eye like an
Q Paintbrush the technique down you can use 04 From the remaining clay, cut an eyebrow, down the side of the face
Q Beige paint the basics to create larger plant 18 x 11.5cm (71/8 x 45/8") rectangle. to the chin, then back up to shape
pots, or add holes to make a Wet your hands, ball up the the mouth, as shown. Lightly press
wall-mounted vase. remaining clay, then roll it out again the clay tube in place with your
as per Step 1. Cut a 10 x 11.5cm (4 fingers as you go.
01 Cut off 250g (9oz) of air-dry clay x 45/8") rectangle from this piece. 08 Once you’re happy with the

– a quarter of the pack. Place the 05 Using a craft knife, gently score position of the line, gently lift it
clay on a non-stick surface between marks along one 11.5cm (45/8") and score the clay underneath. Cut
the two lengths of wood, then roll edge of the smaller rectangle. off the excess clay so the line
out the clay, turning it over every Score the bottom of the semi- finishes at the mouth, then go back
few rolls until it’s the same circle’s straight edge, then press over and press it more firmly into
thickness as the wood, and the the two scored edges together, place, wiggling it slightly to join the
rolling pin runs smoothly over it. wiggling them slightly to help them two pieces as you go, but making

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 04 05 06

10 12 13

sure not to flatten it. This section

will form the front of the pot.
EASY HOMEMADE POTTERY
09 Using the craft knife, gently This project appears in
score marks on the reverse of the Easy Homemade Pottery by
pot front along the bottom long Francesca Stone (Page Street
Publishing, £16.98). Inside,
edge and two short edges.
you’ll find amazing artisan-
10 Score the rounded flat edge of
quality polymer and air-dry clay
the semi-circle base from Step 5, tutorials to transform your home
then wet the scored long edge of designed by Francesca, also
the pot front and line it up with this known as Fall For DIY. Find more
rounded edge. Make sure the short of her contemporary makes on
edges of the pot front line up with Instagram @fallfordiy.
the outer edges of the back. www.pagestreetpublishing.com
11 Smooth the joins together with

your finger or a blending tool,

using water to create a seamless
join – this stage is important, as it
seals the pot front to the back and
bottom. Leave the pot to set for at
least 48 hours.
12 Sand the piece smooth using a

medium-grain sandpaper, then use

a small brush to paint the whole
piece. Leave to dry, then add a
second coat of paint.
13 Once the pot is completely dry,

use the flat back edge to hold

books in place.

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Kit out your small people in the cutest crochet jumper
ever – Sandra Torrance shows you how

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HOW TO MAKE A KIDS' CROCHET JUMPER

MATERIALS Ah crochet, you clever little All bobbles in this pattern are
Q Paintbox Yarns Simply draw through all 3 loops thing. The wonders it can work made in a contrasting colour, and
Aran, 100% acrylic, on hook using just a humble hook and each bobble stitch is followed by a
100g/184m per ball, RS right side yarn never fail to amaze us – this yarn letter, e.g. bobble B means
three (four, five six) balls WS wrong side jumper being a prime example. work bobble in contrasting Yarn B.
in Stormy Grey (204) fhtr foundation half treble – Featuring a fluffy-eared koala on Between the bobbles, crochet over
(Yarn A), one ball each of yrh, insert hook into extra ch, a bobbly polka dot background, the yarn by catching and floating
Light Caramel (208) draw loop through, yrh, draw Sandra’s super-cute make looks alternately to avoid a visible line
(Yarn B), Vanilla Cream through 1 loop on hook gorgeous on, and kids’ll love its through the front – see Special
(207) (Yarn C) and Pure (counts as extra ch), yrh, draw tactile textures too. Not confident techniques for further instructions.
Black (201) (Yarn D) through all 3 loops with colourwork? Check out Carry the bobble yarn back to the
Q Stylecraft Eskimo DK, fphtr front post half treble Sandra’s IGTV video tutorials on left-hand side of the work at the
100% polyester, crochet – yrh, insert hook from Instagram @littlegoldennook for end of each bobble row, then drop
50g/90m per ball, one front to back to front around tips on floating and catching. it there until the next bobble row.
ball in Winter White the post of the next stitch, yrh, At either side of the colourwork
(5006) (Yarn E) draw loop through, yrh, draw Instructions section, work with two mini skeins
Q 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) through all 3 loops on hook The jumper is made in four or cut after each bobble to save
crochet hook bphtr back post half treble separate pieces – the front, the extra tangling. Note that all
Q 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet – yrh, insert hook from back and two sleeves. Each piece is bobbles in this pattern are made
crochet hook back to front to back around worked from the bottom up, on WS rows to make the bobble
Q Yarn needle the post of the next stitch, yrh, beginning with ribbing, then ‘pop’ on the RS.
draw loop through, yrh, draw seamed together. The pattern is Yarn A is best carried through, so
TENSION through all 3 loops on hook written in four sizes, with don’t cut until the end of the piece.
Approx. 8 sts and 10 rows bobble lay the current yarn instructions for the smallest size Yarn C is used for the koala, and
to 5cm (2") square over dc colour towards you, to the shown first and alternative sizes will be carried for 1 or 2 stitches
using 5mm hook right, *yrh with new colour, shown increasing in brackets e.g. after the koala on each row as the
insert hook into st, draw up a Size 1 (Size 2, Size 3, Size 4). face widens. There’s no need to
ABBREVIATIONS (UK) loop, yrh, draw through 2 Ch1 at the start of each row does carry Yarn C to the end of rows as
st(s) stitch(es) loops on hook; repeat from * not count as a stitch. it’s not used until you’re back at the
ch chain into same st 4 times, lay
dc double crochet bobble colour down towards SIZE 1 2 3 4
htr half treble you, pick up current colour,
Age 18-24 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years
ss slip stitch yrh, pull through all 6 loops on
months
yrh yarn round hook hook (5 bobble coloured loops
dc2tog double crochet 2 and 1 current coloured) Length from the 31cm 33cm 35cm 37cm
back of the neck (12º") (13") (13æ") (14 5/8")
together – (insert hook in
next st, yrh and draw loop SIZE 31cm 33cm 35cm 36cm
Width
through) twice, yrh and Refer to the chart on the right (12º") (13") (13æ") (141/8")

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koala. Cut Yarn C after the koala work every few stitches, Rows 11-15 ch1, 1dc in each st
is complete. ‘catching’ the floats across, turn
Yarn D is used for the eyes and
nose, and can be dropped and Front Colourwork
picked up again when needed, Ribbing Throughout this section, the
keeping it in the centre area. Using 4.5mm hook and Yarn A, colour of the yarn is shown after
Yarn E is for the ears, and is best form a slip knot and ch3 the stitch e.g. 8 dcA means
used in two small skeins – one Row 1 insert hook into 1st ch, work 8 dc in Yarn A. Always
for each ear – then dropped and yrh, draw through 1 loop on change yarn colour on the last
used when needed. hook (extra ch formed), yrh, stage of the previous stitch as
On page 82, you’ll find a chart draw through all 3 loops [1 fhtr per Special techniques
for the front of the jumper from made], work 48 (50, 53, 55) fhtr, Row 16 ch1, 22 (23, 25, 26) dcA,
the body section onwards – this turn [49 (51, 55, 57) sts] 5 dcC, 22 (23, 25, 26) dcA, turn
shows the colour of each st and Row 2 ch1, *1 fphtr, 1 bphtr; Row 17 ch1, 19 (20, 22, 23) dcA,
is handy to refer to when repeat from * to last st, 1 fphtr, 11 dcC, 19 (20, 22, 23) dcA, turn
following the pattern. Make sure turn Row 18 ch1, 6 (7, 9, 10) dcA,
your tension doesn’t tighten at Row 3 ch1, *1 bphtr, 1 fphtr; bobble B, 10 dcA, 15 dcC, 10
the colourwork section. repeat from * to last st, 1 bphtr, dcA, bobble B, 6 (7, 9, 10) dcA,
turn turn
Special techniques Change to 5mm hook Row 19 ch1, 15 (16, 18, 19) dcA,
When changing colour, for 19 dcC, 15 (16, 18, 19) dcA, turn
example from Yarn A to Yarn C, Body Row 20 ch1, 14 (15, 17, 18) dcA,
follow these steps on the stitch Turn to page 82 for a handy 21 dcC, 14 (15, 17, 18) dcA, turn
before the new colour: with Yarn chart showing the st colours Row 21 ch1, 13 (14, 16, 17) dcA,
A, insert hook, yrh, draw loop Row 1 (RS) ch1, 1 dc in each st 23 dcC, 13 (14, 16, 17) dcA, turn
through, then yrh with Yarn C, across, turn Row 22 ch1, 13 (14, 16, 17) dcA,
draw through both loops. Repeat Row 1 a further 0 (0, 4, 6) 10 dcC, bobble D, 1 dcC,
The stitch will start with Yarn A times. These extra rows remain bobble D, 10 dcC, 13 (14, 16, 17)
and end with Yarn C, or vice unnumbered in the pattern and dcA, turn
versa to return to Yarn A. the chart Row 23 ch1, 12 (13, 15, 16) dcA,
Floats these are loops that Row 2 (WS) ch1, 6 (7, 9, 10) dc, 11 dcC, 3 dcD, 11 dcC, 12 (13,
allow the contrasting yarn to sit bobble B, (11 dc, bobble B) 3 15, 16) dcA, turn
freely behind the work between times, 6 (7, 9, 10) dc, turn Row 24 ch1, 12 (13, 15, 16) dcA,
colour changes and bobbles. Rows 3-9 ch1, 1dc in each st 11 dcC, bobble D, 1 dcC,
They must sit on the WS across, turn bobble D, 11 dcC, 12 (13, 15, 16)
Catch to avoid long floats Row 10 ch1, 0 (1, 3, 4) dc, dcA, turn
hanging on the WS, work over bobble B, (11 dc, bobble B) 4 Row 25 ch1, 11 (12, 14, 15) dcA,
the contrast colour behind your times, 0 (1, 3, 4) dc, turn 12 dcC, 2 dcD, 13 dcC, 11 (12,

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14, 15) dcA, turn C, 14 (15 ,17, 18) dcA, turn *include a bobble B at stitch 5 for
Row 26 ch1, 0 (1, 3, 4) dcA, bobble Cut and set aside Yarn C here Size 4
B, 9 dcA, bobble C, (6 dcC, bobble Rows 37-41 ch1, 1 dc in each st Row 2 ch1, 14 (14, 15, 15) dc,
D) 3 times, 6 dcC, bobble C, 9 dcA, across, turn dc2tog, turn [15 (15, 16, 16) sts]
bobble B, 0 (1, 3, 4)dcA, turn Row 42 repeat Row 10 Row 3 ch1, dc2tog, 13 (13, 14, 14)
Cut and set aside Yarn D here Row 43-43 (47, 49, 49) ch1, 1 dc in dc*, turn [14 (14, 15, 15) sts]
Row 27 ch1, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, each st across, turn *include a bobble B at stitch 8 for
31 dcC, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, turn For Sizes 1 and 2, jump ahead to Size 2
Row 28 ch1, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, neck decrease (do not fasten off) Row 4 ch1, 12 (12, 13, 13) dc,
bobble C, 2 dcC, bobble E, 23 Row 50 repeat Row 2 dc2tog, turn [13 (13, 14, 14) sts]
dcC, bobble E, 2 dcC, bobble C, Rows 51-51 (51, 53, 57) ch1, 1 dc Row 5 ch1, dc2tog, 11 (11, 12, 12)
dc 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, turn in each st across, turn dc, turn [12 (12, 13, 13) sts]
Row 29 ch1, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, Row 6 ch1, 10 (10, 11, 11) dc,
31 dcC, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, turn Neck decrease (right-hand side) dc2tog [11 (11, 12, 12) sts]
Row 30 ch1, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, Row 1 (WS) 15 (15, 16, 16) dc*, Fasten off, leaving a long tail
bobble C, 2 dcC, bobble E, 23 dc2tog, turn [16 (16, 17, 17) sts]
dcC, bobble E, 2 dcC, bobble C, *include a bobble B at stitch 5 for Back
9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, turn Size 4 Using Yarn A and 4.5mm hook,
Row 31 ch1, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, Row 2 ch1, dc2tog, 14 (14, 15, 15) work Ribbing as per as the Front,
31 dcC, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, turn dc, turn [15 (15, 16, 16) sts] change to 5mm hook
Row 32 ch1, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, Row 3 ch1, 13 (13, 14, 14) dc*,
bobble C, 3 dcC, bobble E, 21 dc2tog, turn [14 (14, 15, 15) sts] Body
dcC, bobble E, 3 dcC, bobble C, *include a bobble B at stitch 8 for Row 1 (RS) 1 dc in each st across,
9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, turn Size 2 turn
Row 33 ch1, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, Row 4 ch1, dc2tog, 12 (12, 13, 13) Row 2 (WS) 6 (7, 9, 10) dc, bobble
31 dcC, 9 (10, 12, 13) dcA, turn dc, turn [13 (13, 14, 14) sts] B, (11 dc, bobble B) 3 times, 6 (7, 9,
Row 34 ch1, 6 (7, 9, 10) dcA, Row 5 ch1, 11 (11, 12, 12) dc, 10) dc, turn
bobble B, 3 dcA, bobble C, 4 dcC, dc2tog, turn [12 (12, 13, 13) sts] Rows 3-9 ch1, 1 dc in each st
bobble E, 17 dcC, bobble E, 4 dcC, Row 6 ch1, dc2tog, 10 (10, 11, 11) across, turn
bobble C, 3 dcA, bobble B, 6 (7, 9, dc [11 (11, 12, 12) sts] Row 10 ch1, 0 (1, 3, 4) dc, bobble
10) dcA, turn Fasten off, leaving a long tail B, (11 dc, bobble B) 3 times, 0 (1, 3,
Cut and set aside Yarn E here 4) dc, turn
Row 35 ch1, 12 (13, 15, 16) dcA, Neck decrease (left-hand side) Rows 11-17 ch1, 1 dc in each st
7 dcC, 3 dcA, 5 dcC, 3 dcA, 7 dcC, From the left-hand side of the across, turn
12 (13, 15, 16) dcA, turn work, count 17 (17, 18, 18) sts in, Row 18 repeat Row 2
Row 36 ch1, 14 (15, 17, 18) dcA, attach yarn here, ch1 Rows 19-25 ch1, 1 dc in each st
bobble C, 1 dcC, bobble C, Row 1 (WS) dc2tog, 15 (15, 16, 16) across, turn
15 dcA, bobble C, 1 dcC, bobble dc*, turn [16 (16, 17, 17) sts] Row 26 repeat Row 10

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Rows 27-33 ch1, 1 dc in each st a slip knot and ch3 along the length with WS together, MEET THE MAKER
across, turn Row 1 fhtr into 1st ch, 23 (23, 25, then place it on top of the jumper
Row 34 repeat Row 2 25) fhtr, turn [24 (24, 26, 26) sts] with the folded edge at the top, SANDRA TORRANCE
Rows 35-41 ch1, 1 dc in each st Rows 2-4 ch1, *fphtr, bphtr: repeat aligning the widest part with the
across, turn from * to end of row, turn shoulder seam and side.
Row 42 repeat Row 10 Change to 5mm hook Use the sleeve tail to whipstitch the
Rows 43-47 (49, 49, 49) ch1, 1 dc Row 5 ch1, 2 htr in 1st st, 1 htr in bottom half of the sleeve to the
in each st across, turn each st across to last st, 2 htr in last front of the body, and the top half
For Size 1, jump ahead to neck st, turn [26 (26, 27, 28) sts] to the back of the body. The
decrease Row 6 ch1, 1 htr between last two mid-point of the sleeve should sit
Row 50 repeat Row 2 htrs from previous row (insert hook at the shoulder seam, and the
Rows 51-51 (51, 55, 57) ch1, 1 dc under 3 strands instead of 2), 1 htr sleeve corners should sit at the
in each st across, turn between all remaining sts, 1 htr in same point on the front and back. Sandra designs crochet
patterns from her home
For Sizes 2 and 3, jump ahead to last st (insert hook under 2 strands), Add the second sleeve to the
in Geelong, Australia,
neck decrease turn [26 (26, 28, 28) sts] opposite side in the same way,
where she lives with
Row 58 repeat Row 10 Row 7 ch1, 1 htr between each st then turn the jumper WS out. On her husband and three
Rows 59-60 ch1, 1 dc in each st across, 1 htr in last st, turn one side, whipstitch up from the children. Lots of her
across, turn Row 8 ch1, 2 htr between 1st 2 sts, bottom hem to the armpit seam, making, designing
1 htr between each st across, 2 htr then along the bottom of the open and faffing occurs
Neck decrease (right-hand side) in last st, turn [28 (28, 30, 30) sts] sleeve edges to join one side. in the sunny reading
Row 1 ch1, 11 (11, 12, 12) dc, Rows 9-10 repeat Row 7 Repeat to join the remaining side. nook in her oversized
dc2tog, turn [12 (12, 13, 13) sts] Row 11 repeat Row 8 home, which is where
Row 2 ch1, dc2tog, 10 (10, 11, 11) Repeat Rows 9 to 11, increasing 2 Neckband her brand name Little
Golden Nook comes
dc [11 (11, 12, 12) sts] sts every 4 rows, until sleeve width With 4.5mm hook and RS facing,
from. www.ravelry.com/
Fasten off, leaving a long tail at widest point is 26 (27, 28, 28)cm attach Yarn A to the neck at the
stores/little-golden-
(10 (10 5/8, 11, 11)") shoulder seam, ch1 nook-designs
Neck decrease (left-hand side) Repeat Row 7 until sleeve length Round 1 1 htr in same place, 2 htr
From the right-hand side of the from start to finish is 24 (25, 26, down neck decrease, 1 htr in each
work, count 13 (13, 14, 14) sts in, 28)cm (9 (97/8, 10 , 11)") st across the back, 2 htr up to
attach yarn here Fasten off, leaving a long tail shoulder seam, 6 htr down front
Row 1 ch1, dc2tog, 11 (11, 12, 12) increase, 1 htr in each st across
dc, turn [12 (12, 13, 13) sts] Assembling the jumper front, 6 htr up to start, join to 1st
Row 2 ch1, 10 (10, 11, 11) dc, Place the back and front pieces RS htr with ss [74 (76, 80, 82) sts]
dc2tog [11 (11, 12, 12) sts] together, then whipstitch the Round 2 ch1, *fphtr, bphtr; repeat
Fasten off, leaving a long tail shoulders using the tails from the from * to end of round, join to 1st
end of the body. st with ss
Sleeve (make two) Turn the jumper body RS out, then Round 3 repeat Round 2, fasten off
With 4.5mm hook and Yarn A, form lay it RS up. Fold one sleeve in half Weave in all ends to finish

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ILLUSTRATION: ALYS PATERSON WWW.ALYSPATERSON.COM; WORDS: OCEAN ROSE WWW.OCEANBYTHESEA.COM
 NATURE REMIXED
LET OCEAN ROSE INSPIRE YOU TO SPARK CHANGE FROM WHERE YOU ARE BY
RE-IMAGINING IDEAS ABOUT NATURAL MATERIALS AND THEIR INSPIRING POTENTIAL

Words: OCEAN ROSE Illustration: ALYS PATERSON

R
ight now, I can hear, feel the sounds of the water us with warmth and water-wicking abilities. It’s also been
running in between the beautifully rustic and said to help those with certain chronic illnesses. Linen
textured yarn. I can just about picture the sheep helps our body control its temperature in the summer, and
baa-ing in the background. As I blink, I’m brought in cooler months, lanolin can heal certain ailments and
back to my scalloped-edged glass bowl. There’s a slight returns the softness that winter may have given us. Cotton
film that shimmers in the middle of the sink, the gathering breathes and has many a story to tell. Silk adds beauty and
of rouge mohair and wool reminding me it has a mind of its surprising strength to many projects worked on.
own. It will go where it pleases. A harmony whispers. All of What would the world look like if we allowed the
the senses are heightened, a mystery in the air, because apparent simplicity of nature to be blended with the
much of nature has been left to stay with the yarn, advancements that we, as humans, have designed? If nature
preserving its essence and natural charm. It’s in these thrived with the purpose to bloom, what would our role as
seemingly simple moments where the dream comes to life caretaker be?
– returning back to nature needn’t be quite so difficult.
THE SPARK
INVITE NATURE IN There’s something about holding up a half-knitted
As the pots gently simmer in anticipation of their next something or other, perhaps an indigo-dyed sweater, and
journey, I try to honour nature as much as possible with seeing how the fresh morning sunlight filters through the
the tools already at my conscious disposal. Asking myself more textured parts of the wool. The parts of the fibre
the question: “How can I offer nature what it gives me, that were left to be. It’s a fluffy touch, almost holding your
us?” An exchange. hand, asking to be looked at more closely. The pragmatic
Sometimes, taking the simple, slow route allows more rose-tinted glasses, but only more stylish.
ideas to flow, re-mixing nature with nature, rewilding from Leaving nature in lets the nestling of its nose in the crook
our industrial-centric society and creating with what we of your arm nudge inspiration along. It’s the daydream
have outside. It’s no surprise to learn the best fibres to use of a lamb being held in your arms. This is the spark, the
with natural dyes are the ones without synthetic additives. inspiration that calls to be created from working, living
They share their honest colours. Freely. with natural materials. The parts of wood that ripple and
As lunch approaches for the little one and I, I’m brought wave in the midst of many colours and grains, the earthen
back to the moment of piecing together the day’s dye clay that’s been introduced to air, water and fire, all
experiment. There’s an avocado destined for guacamole creating a harmonious alchemy from which we may drink
and some linen fabric; black beans soak in preparation or eat from, with thoughtfulness.
for rice, their liquid for some fabulously squishy wool; Asking yourself about these movements can add to your
and pomegranates to be pressed for an elixir, their near- daily practice, a slow, simple, and inspirational way to
discarded outer shell to repurpose a stained cotton gradually sustain a more natural approach to being in the
jumpsuit. Blush pink, sky blue, and sunshine yellow are same room with nature, especially within the craft sphere.
their promising, hopeful colours. These three beautifully Returning ourselves to using more of what nature has to
potent plants would have otherwise been placed in the offer, that which has been provided for us to consciously,
bin before their final crescendo. Now they’ve offered intentionally and beautifully utilise.
another gift, a new perspective to consider – aesthetics and Acknowledging privilege, consider what needs to change
utilitarian function by way of natural resources. or pivot in your daily routine to accommodate natural
goods. Perhaps searching through other creatives’ stash
THRIVE TO BLOOM offerings for what you need; seeking out makers who take
The beloved Toni Morrison once wrote: “At some point the time to provide these natural resources; using what you
in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough.” I often ask have to make what you want; operating, wherever possible,
myself, when this thing that we have so gracefully made the trade and barter system; supporting those people
returns back to the earth one day, will she accept it with globally who, for generations, have worked with the balance
a smile? Natural fibres and their by-products retain most, of the land to create.
if not all, of their original story. They’re able to move in a We can look at past traditions and remix them with
way that enhances their form, symbiotically working with modern knowledge, creating a space to make cute things,
us to provide another movement. Wool blooms, providing but more importantly, furthering nature’s harvest.

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HOW TO MAKE EARL GREY BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS There’s a reason why us Brits turn Leave this to one side to allow the shape the dough into a ball. Wrap
Q 2 tbsp Earl Grey to the kettle in times of crisis – tea to perfume the flour. For a it in baking paper, then place it in
loose-leaf tea there’s nothing better than a stronger Earl Grey flavour, you the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
Q 100g (3 oz) vegan cuppa and a biscuit to spread joy could also infuse the butter with 06 Preheat the oven to

butter, unsalted from head to toe. half the Earl Grey at this stage. To 150ºC/300ºF/Gas Mark 2 and line
Q 50g (1 oz) caster sugar These delicious tea-flavoured do this, melt the butter, add in half two baking trays with baking paper
Q Zest of one lemon versions cover all bases – a of the tea, then leave the butter to or a silicone liner. Once the dough
Q 1 tsp vanilla extract two-in-one treat you can share or solidify. Add the remaining half of has chilled, dust the work surface
Q 150g (5oz) plain flour keep all to yourself. And, you’d the tea into the flour as before. with flour and roll out the dough
Q 100g (3 oz) vegan never know from tasting them, but 03 Mix together the vegan butter to approximately 1cm (3/8") thick.
chocolate they’re vegan too. and caster sugar using an electric 07 Cut the dough into a 6 x 7cm

If you’ve decided to give whisk or stand mixer until soft, (23/8 x 2 ") rectangle, then cut this
EQUIPMENT Veganuary a go, they show just light and creamy. Add in the vanilla into six 2 x 2.5cm ( x 1")
Q Food processor how easy it can be to adopt a and lemon zest, then mix again to rectangles. Bring the excess
Q Mixing bowl plant-based diet, swapping butter combine the ingredients. dough back together, re-roll it,
Q Electric whisk and chocolate for their dairy-free 04 Add the flour mixture into the then repeat the step to cut out
Q Baking paper alternatives. We’re all about saving creamed butter and sugar, then stir another six rectangles.
Q Two baking trays the planet, one treat at a time. together to combine. Take care 08 Cut the corners off at one end of

Q Wire rack not to overwork it as the dough will each rectangle to create a tea bag
Q Twine 01 Using a food processor, grind become tough – just stir it long shape. Next, poke a hole at the
the Earl Grey tea leaves until fine. enough to mix the ingredients. centre of this end near the top,
MAKES 12 02 Sift the flour in a bowl, then mix 05 Bring the mixture together with using a skewer or similar. Bake the
the flour and the tea together. your hands to form a dough, then biscuits for 12-14 minutes, until they

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just start to turn golden, then MEET THE MAKER ALIX CAREY
leave to cool on a wire rack.
09 Once the biscuits have Alix is a baker, author
completely cooled, melt the and recipe developer,
with happiness and
chocolate in a small bowl. You can
wellbeing at the centre
either do this in a heat-proof bowl
of her creations. She’s
over a pan of simmering water, written three cookbooks
making sure not to let the bowl celebrating creativity
touch the water, or in the and fun, and you can
microwave, checking it at also find Alix’s colourful
30-second intervals. bakes on Instagram
10 Dip the square end of each @mykitchendrawer. www.
biscuit – the end without the hole mykitchensdrawer.com
– into the chocolate and leave to
set on the cooling rack.
11 Once the chocolate has set

completely, cut 12 10cm (4")

lengths of twine or string. Thread
each length through the hole at the
top of each tea bag biscuit and
knot the ends to finish. Place in
small bags to give as gifts, or store
in an airtight container.

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STITCH GUIDE

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CROCHET STITCH GUIDE
use our handy guide for the crochet projects in this issue

HOLDING THE HOOK HOLDING THE YARN

Pencil method Knife method Method one Method two
Hold the hook in your dominant Hold the hook between your Pass the ball end of the yarn Loop the ball end of the yarn
hand like a pencil, roughly thumb and your index finger, between the little finger and around the little finger of your
3-5cm (1 -2") from the hooked about 3-5cm (1 -2") from the third fingers of your non- non-dominant hand, then take it
end. If the hook has a flat area, hooked end, resting the other dominant hand, then behind the over the third finger, behind the
hold it here between your index end against your palm. This will third and middle fingers, over middle finger, and finally over
finger and your thumb. give you plenty of control. your index finger. your index finger.

01 02 03 04

MAKING A SLIPKNOT
The first loop on the hook
01 Hold the tail of the ball of yarn 02 Hold the loop between your 03 Catch the ball end of the 04 Pull both ends of the yarn to

in your non-dominant hand and left thumb and your index finger, yarn with the crochet hook and tighten the knot, then pull just
drape the yarn clockwise over then insert the crochet hook pull the hook back through the the ball end to tighten the loop
the top of it to form a circular through the centre of the loop, centre of the loop, taking the so it’s close to the hook, but not
loop, as shown. from front to back. yarn through with it as you go. quite touching it.

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
01 02 03

CHAIN STITCH
HOW TO COUNT Use this stitch to make your foundation chain
Each chain or loop counts
as one stitch. Never count 01 Hold the hook in your 02 Pull the hook towards the 03 This is what the row of chains

the first slipknot or loop on dominant hand, and the yarn end slipknot, catching the yarn, and will look like. Hold the chain with
the hook (the working and working yarn in your other pulling it through the loop. This your non-dominant hand as you
loop). Make sure the chain hand. Move the hook under and forms the first chain stitch (ch). work, near the hook, to keep the
is not twisted, and that the over the yarn to wrap it around Repeat Steps 1-2 as required tension. Continue until you have
front is facing you. the hook anti-clockwise. to form a chain length. all the chains needed.

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CROCHET STITCH GUIDE
use our handy guide for the crochet projects in this issue

01 02 01 02

SLIP STITCH (SS) WORKING IN ROWS

This stitch has no height, and is often used to join rounds Follow these simple rules to construct crochet fabric
01 Slip stitch is used to join a 02 Pull the yarn through the 01 The first row is made by 02 For the next row, first make

length of chain into the round. chain stitch, then the loop working across the foundation the turning chain for the stitch
Insert the hook from front to already on the hook, to make a chain from right to left. At the you’re about to work. Then,
back into the first chain worked. slip stitch. You can also work this end of the chain or row, turn the work the next stitch into the top
Wrap the yarn around the hook, into each stitch along a row to work so the yarn coming from of the stitches on your first row,
anti-clockwise. form a neat edging. the ball is behind the hook. missing the first stitch.

01 02 03 04

DOUBLE CROCHET (DC)

One of the key stitches in crochet, doubles are simple, compact stitches that form a dense fabric
01 To make a double crochet 02 Wind the yarn around the stitch, giving you two loops on to make the double crochet
stitch, insert the hook under the hook (yrh) in an anti-clockwise the crochet hook. stitch, leaving one loop on
top two loops of the next stitch direction, as shown. 04 Yrh again as per Step 2, then the hook. Repeat Steps 1-4 as
on the previous row. 03 Pull the yarn through the pull the yarn through both loops needed for the pattern.

01 02 03 04

TREBLE CROCHET (TR)

One of the most popular stitches in crochet, this simple stitch is twice as high as a double crochet stitch
01 Wind yarn round hook (yrh), the previous row. 03 There are now three loops on 04 Yrh again and draw the yarn

then insert the hook under the 02 Wrap yrh and pull the yarn the hook. Yrh again and draw the through the remaining two loops
top two loops of the stitch on through the stitch only. yarn through the first two. on the hook to finish the stitch.

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01 02 03 04

HALF TREBLE CROCHET (HTR)

a handy stitch that's between double and treble crochet in size, and looks slightly looser than double crochet
01 To make a half treble crochet 02 Insert the hook under the 03 Pull the yarn through the 04 Yrh again, then pull the yarn

stitch, work up to where you top two loops of the next stitch stitch only – this will give you through all three loops to make
want the htr and then wind the in the previous row as shown. a total of three loops on the the half treble crochet. Work htr
yarn around the hook (yrh). Wrap yrh again. crochet hook. into the next stitches as needed.

EMBROIDERY STITCH GUIDE

use our handy guide for the embroidered hoop on page 2

01 02 02
03 04
02

03 04 01
01 01 02

SATIN STITCH
STRAIGHT STITCH When you want to fill an area with 03 04

The simplest of stitches, straight stitch a smooth finish, this stitch is the ideal
can be grouped together or used alone. choice. It’s best worked in small areas, 01 02
Come up at point 1, then go down at because if the stitches are too long,
point 2. Repeat. they may snag.
Come up at point 1, then go down SPLIT STITCH
at point 2. Come up at point 3, then go A great stitch for working outlines. When
down at point 4. Repeat. Always work you make the ‘split’, try to go through
the stitches across the area you’re filling, the fibres, and not just in between the
coming up on the opposite side where strands of embroidery thread.
the needle went down. Come up at point 1, then go down at
point 2. Come up at point 3, splitting
the previous stitch, then go down at
point 4. Repeat.

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KNITTING STITCH GUIDE
use our handy guide for the scarf on page 4

thumb CAST-ON method A great all rounder – use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily

02 03 03 04

01 Make a slip knot and place it 02 Hold the long yarn tail in 03 Push the needle tip along 04 Pull the needle back down

on a needle, leaving a long your left hand and stick out the outside of your thumb, slightly and hook the loop
yarn tail – roughly three times your thumb, then wrap the yarn under the loop, then wrap the around your thumb over the
the width of the project should anti-clockwise around your working yarn anti-clockwise needle. Pull to tighten, then
be long enough. thumb, as shown. around the top of the needle. repeat from Step 2.

Knit Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn

01 02 03 04

01 Hold the needle with the 02 Next, wind the working 03 Pull the right-hand needle 04 Push the point of the right

stitches on it in your left hand. yarn anti-clockwise around the back and down slightly, taking it needle further through the
Keeping the working yarn in tip of the right-hand needle through the loop from back to stitch created in Step 3, then
your right hand and at the back using your index finger. It’s front, and making sure to catch gently pull the right needle up
of the work, insert the point of important to keep the yarn in the yarn you wound around the and left, taking the original loop
the right-hand needle up into your right hand relatively taut, needle – this creates the stitch. on the left-hand needle with it.
the loop of the first stitch, from and to maintain a similar tension Don’t pull the working yarn too This is one knit stitch – repeat
front to back, as shown. throughout as you knit. tightly as it needs some slack. Steps 1-4 to complete the row.

Cast off Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique

01 02 03 04

01 Start by knitting the first 02 Insert the left-hand needle 03 There should be one stitch 04 Repeat Step 3 until there’s

two stitches of the row as per through the first stitch on the on the needle at this point. one stitch left. At this point, cut
Steps 1-4 above, but stop right-hand needle as shown. Lift Knit a second stitch, making the working yarn 15cm (6") away
at this point. Keep the same this stitch over the other stitch two stitches on the right-hand and thread it through the very
tension you would have used on the right-hand needle, and needle, then repeat Step 2 to last loop. Pull firmly to fasten it
throughout the project. over the end of the needle tip. lift the first stitch off. off, then trim the excess yarn.

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A CHAT

CERAMICIST DUO
“We have many LIV AND DOM ON
similarities and few
creative differences.”
COLLABORATING
WITH FAMILY

H
i, I’m Liv Cave-Sutherland! My
sister Dom and I are ceramicists and
illustrators, and together we run Liv
& Dom. Working as an artistic duo
wasn’t something we’d set out to do
since childhood, but six years into business
it’s hard to imagine doing anything else. We
consider ourselves extremely lucky to be able
to live and work together and somehow not
want to kill each other. Being identical
twins definitely helps – we have many
similarities and few creative di erences. When
we were kids, our Mum always encouraged
our creative endeavours. Some of our earliest
projects together include a collection of Fimo
bunny sculptures, clothes for our Beanie
Babies, and a short animation about mice
going berry picking – very labour intensive for
a pair of 11-year-olds! These projects were
unknowingly practise runs for our future
careers. Working together came naturally,
but we were discouraged from starting
a brand together at university. We
ignored this advice though, knowing we
were stronger pooling our individual
strengths. Fast forward to now and that’s
how it’s gone. Dom is extremely neat, which
led to great quality control – sometimes to my
annoyance. She got into using clay first, and
is naturally good at sculpting. Dom
designed and makes our nude
incense holders, without which I think
we wouldn’t have been as successful. I
THIS MONTH WE’RE LOVING... have a looser style, and enjoy adapting a
theme – the nude female form – into
Eating: A lot of quick meals from The
many areas, so I do the bulk of our
Green Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer and
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Simple.
illustration work. Having a business
Thinking about: How to get everything relationship as well as nurturing a
made in time for Christmas. There are sisterhood is sometimes tricky, but we
other thoughts in there somewhere I’m wouldn’t have it any other way!
sure, but this is the stand out one!
Watching: Emily in Paris – we just For Liv & Dom’s ceramics and prints celebrating
finished bingeing it in our studio. We’re the female form, visit www.livanddom.com. You
also watching The Queen’s Gambit, can also find them on Instagram @livanddom.
and rewatching Broad City, too.

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