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Issue 12
Spring awakening
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his time of year is full of optimism. When the days start to feel a little longer and
frost and rain start to relent to the occasional crisp yet sunny day, the world
starts to feel a little bit more inspiring, I find.
38 Undoubtedly, it’s the appearance of a bit more colour that cheers me up – pretty
pink skies, greens back on the trees and a happier palette of flowers in my local
florist (the garden hasn’t bloomed quite yet!).
Along with this change in outlook comes a new season of crocheting too and
this year, we’re being spoilt with some fantastic new yarn and projects to try.
Undoubtedly, one of this season’s biggest trends is a touch of embroidery.
On the catwalks and the high street, this translated into beautiful folk-inspired
embellishments and, thankfully, this has trickled down into the world of crochet too.
With Scheepjes launching its latest crochet-along Hygge, which you can read about
on page 7, the craft crossover of cross stitch and crochet will be big on many
crocheters’ agenda this year. If you fancy a warm-up project before tackling Hygge,
18 you can find our how-to guide on page 44, as well as a handful of projects to try.
If you fancy trying another exciting embroidery technique, Brenda K. B.

Anderson’s Snuggle Bunny (page 34) uses a clever idea with lace fabric to
achieve some incredible results, which you can adapt to any kind of project.
So fill your month with crochet flowers and bright and pretty pastels and welcome
the spring with open arms. I know I am!
Until next time, happy hooking!
Hugh Metcalf
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Projects 38 CROPPED CARDIGAN 58 BOHEMIAN DIAMOND
This super easy garment is on This issue’s cover star uses a beautiful
14 EASTER PARADE trend for spring variegated yarn and simple lace repeat
Use your free gifts on this adorable duo of for a pretty stole
mini bunny and bonnet bear 44 CORKSCREW
WILLOW CUSHION 62 THE YARN TASTER
18 BABY BUNNY HATS Flex your cross stitch Try out two skeins of West Yorkshire
Cute gift ideas for babies who haven’t got credentials with this Spinners latest yarn for a cool
the taste for chocolate yet! brilliant cushion project cabled headband
20 EQUINOX WRAP 46 FOLK TALES 72 JACQUARD RUG

Large-scale lacy motifs make for a Emma Friedlander-Collins’s fun The perfect bohemian rug for your hallway,
simply stunning shawl accessory set begs the question: or even use it as a bath mat!
‘Could I pull off a floral crown?’
27 SPRING SOLSTICE BLANKET 74 FOLK CARDIGAN
Pastels and pops of colour give 53 BOHO GLASSES CASE This pattern from Noro’s latest collection
a new take on gorgeous A super-quick make for your specs is perfectly designed for spring, combining
Irish crochet warm wool with light, lacy sections
54 BIG BAD WOLF HOODIE
34 SNUGGLE BUNNY Using Sirdar’s fun Wild yarn, 83 VERY BERRY BLANKET
Use a clever embroidery make this hoodie design for Read about Next Top Designer Emma
technique to create this babies and children Wright’s new crochet collection and try out
amazing chubby rabbit her textured stripy blanket
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Regulars 50 JANE CROWFOOT’S
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Here are the new woolly things that will have you hopping for joy to see if there’s already a fix – if not,
have made our month let us know by email at
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24 TOFT TALK Shop with our local shop
Kerry Lord lets us in on her yarn show network and receive a
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32 MY LIFE IN COLOUR 77 THE BOOK CLUB

Brenda K. B. Anderson shares her Mrs Moon’s new book Simple Chic Crochet 95 ABBREVIATIONS
expertise on imbuing your crochet cuties is the top of our reading list Learn your dc from your BLO with Crochet
with real character! Now magazine’s abbreviation guide
86 HOW TO READ A PATTERN
30 SUBSCRIBE TODAY Want to know how to tackle a Crochet Now 96 COMING NEXT ISSUE
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42 HOW TO: CROSS STITCH 89 THE BASICS 98 THE YARN STASH DIARIES
Our step-by-step guide this month tackles The very basic stitches you’ll need for Designer Lynne Rowe tackles her
the on-trend technique most of the magazine’s patterns yarn stash, one project at a time
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These are the yarns,
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Designer Kirsten Ballering has embraced

Scandinavian embroidery designs for her beautiful
stole, which is available in three colourways in
Heart-warming Hygge
Scheepjes Stonewashed and Catona yarns. The
somewhat simple base design is embellished
Happiness is a cosy cuppa, crochet on the sofa and with gorgeous cross-stitch in a rainbow of colours
those other little things that bring sunshine to your making for a spectacular end result! We’re in love!
day - that’s the basis of the ever-so-on-trend Danish
way of living, Hygge. However, you’ll be hearing Kits may be hard to get hold of, but check out
this word in a far more crochet-conscious context stockists such as Deramores or Wool Warehouse,
from here on as it’s the name of Scheepjes annual or shop local by finding your nearest retailer at
crochet-along. www.scheepjes.com
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News
Sophie’s Universe
Pom perfection? in paperback
Struggle achieving picture perfect pompoms? Give these
amazing donut shaped pompom makers a try – not only are Possibly the most popular
they super cute, but the shape and design aids in the process. crochet-along in the world,
Sophie’s Universe has
Buy one now for £17.90 from www.eu.pommaker.com hitherto only existed as
and check out the incredible animal pom tutorials a series of downloadable
while you’re there. patterns to print out. Now,
maker Dedri Urys has
teamed up with yarn brand
Scheepjes to create a special
collector’s edition paperback book, perfect for
those who are new to the pattern and Sophie-
lovers alike. However, it’s a sell out, so look
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from stockists like Wool Warehouse!
Donut
miss out!
Fabric for fibre lovers
Photo Katie Blair Matthews
Join the Wool Tribe

If you can’t make it to Edinburgh Yarn Festival
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Got some sewing skills up your sleeve? Why not whip up and includes gorgeous patterns to knit and
your next project bag using this new fabric from crochet and stunning photography to boot. Our
Cloud9? Wound Up is a new collection that comes in six favourite, Jane Crowfoot, has this exclusive
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News
French Fancy
Continental yarn brand
Bergere de France has just
unveiled its new offering
for spring/summer and
we’re happy to report
there’s more crochet
than ever! Garments,
accessories (like this
beautiful shawl) and cute
toys and homewares are
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out the full pattern
list and the new Snuggly shades
yarn for 2017 at The ever-popular Sirdar Snuggly yarn range has four
www bergerede new colour editions that are perfect for colour-loving
france.co.uk crocheters. Flowergirl (a rich purple), Looby-Loo (a
charming coral, pictured here), Mini Monster (a bright
turquoise green) and Twinkle Toes (a bluey grey) are
available at your local stockist now, along with patterns
for these cute baby shoes!
Book review
Tea, anyone?
Fancy a charming afternoon spent in the company
of cake and crochet? Get Sue Rawlinson’s Vintage
Afternoon Tea days booked in your diary – based in Every Which Way Crochet Borders
Stockport, Greater Manchester, they’re perfect for By Edie Eckman
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blanket with your own border, then this is the book for
All classes run on a Saturday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm you. It’s packed with scene-stealing ideas for finishing
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11th March, 24th June, 14th October, 9th December own right. Tassels, lace, colour and texture, it’s all there
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To book, email and charted instructions and step-by-step guides for
sweetpeafamilycrochet@hotmail.co.uk working into different kinds of fabric, such as fleece
and knitting too! Storey Publishing
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wool a reflective quality meaning the wearer is visible at
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We spoke with Comet Chukra, the founder of GLOW,
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philosophy of the company.
Tell us a bit about yourself! Do
What inspired you to start GLOW? you crochet? What was the first
GLOW was formed because I saw a need for easy to wear thing you ever made?
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that would easily fit into an outfit, requiring no change of made was a pair of ‘fingerless gloves.’
clothes or fuss. Easy to wear crochet pieces seemed like the I say ‘fingerless gloves’ with the inverted
best place to start. commas because such a description is a kind one! I
basically made the holiest pair of gloves conceivable to
You work with vulnerable women in London to mankind. They were a total joke. Very amusing now I look
create your products. What was your motivation back at them... I’ve come a long way since! Personally, I find
behind this? crochet incredibly therapeutic and relaxing. There is nothing
I wanted to create fashion with community. Fashion can be like an evening of Netflix and crochet.
quite a selfish thing, and as much as I love it I don’t like the
expense of it; the consumer lifestyle is at the expense of When you aren’t working, what do you like to do?
people and I categorically wanted to create fashion that was When I’m not working I like to drink good coffee; I’ve got to
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the women and it just made sense to employ some of the to get to a few gigs a month.
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What’s next for you and GLOW?
Fashion as well as safety is important to your brand. We’re going to take over the world: London first. I
How did you develop the yarn for your products? actually don’t know. I take each step as it comes, each
I did a lot of research! The yarn is incredibly costly and day as its own.
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Do you have plans to develop any other products? www.glowandsee.com
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Toy
EASTER PARADE
Use your free gifts to Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] around. 20 sts
create these sweet little Easter Bonnet Bear Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] around. 25 sts
Rnds 6-12: Dc around.
toys – a perfect, non- Start crocheting Rnd 13: [Dc2tog, 3 dc] around. 20 sts
Rnd 14: [Dc2tog, 2 dc] around. 15 sts
chocolate addition to Head Rnd 15: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] around. 10 sts
an Easter gift basket Rnd 1: With B and 4mm hook, 6 dc in a
magic ring.
Rnd 16: [Dc2tog] 5 times. 5 sts
Fasten off. Weave tail through remaining
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts sts with tapestry needle and pull tight to
Rnds 3-4: Dc around. close. Stuff firmly.
Aran, DK 2mm, 4mm, 3mm Change to A. Fasten off B.
Rnd 5: 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, Arms (make 2)
★ Beginner friendly 1 dc. 15 sts Rnd 1: With A and 4mm hook, 6 dc in
Rnd 6: 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 3 times, magic ring.
1 dc. 18 sts Rnds 2-8: Dc around.
Yarn used Rnd 7: 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 3 times, Fasten off. Stuff firmly.
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 1 dc. 21 sts
1 ball each in Soft Fudge or Coffee Bean Rnd 8: 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 4 dc] 3 times, Legs
(MC), Vanilla Cream (CC) 1 dc. 24 sts Rnd 1: With A and 4mm hook, 6 dc in
Rnd 9: 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 5 dc] 3 times, magic ring.
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 1 dc. 27 sts Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
Small amounts in Dusty Rose (A), Rnd 10: 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 6 dc] 3 times, Rnds 3-5: Dc around.
Bubblegum Pink (B), Spearmint Green (C), 1 dc. 30 sts Fasten off. Stuff firmly.
Marine Blue (D) Rnd 12: 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 7 dc] 3 times,
1 dc. 33 sts Bonnet
About the yarn Rnds 13-15: Dc around. Rnd 1: With 3mm hook and A, 6 dc into a
Rnd 16: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] around. 22 sts magic ring.
Aran: Aran; 184m per 100g ball; Insert eyes, cheeks and nose using image Rnd 2: Working into BLO, 2 dc in each st
100% acrylic as a guide and secure tightly. Stuff head around. 12 sts
Cotton DK: DK; 125m per 50g ball; firmly at this point. Rnd 3: Working into BLO, [2 dc into next st,
100% cotton Rnd 17: Dc2tog around. 11 sts 1 dc] around. 18 sts
Rnd 18: Rep Rnd 17. 6 sts Rnd 4: Working into BLO, [2 dc into next st,
Tension is not critical, but stitches should Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 17. 3 sts 2 dc] around. 24 sts
be tight to avoid stuffing showing through Fasten off. Weave tail through remaining sts Rnd 5: Working into BLO, [2 dc into next st,
with tapestry needle and pull tight to close. 3 dc] around. 30 sts
Hooks used Rnds 6 & 7: Working into BLO, dc around.
3mm Ears Rnd 8 (brim): 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr
4mm With A and 4mm hook, chain 4. in same st, 4 tr, 3 ch, working around
2mm Rnd 1: Working into 2nd ch from hook, 2 left ear miss 1 st, 4 tr, [2 tr in next st, 4
dc, 3 dc in last st, continue to work into tr] twice, 3 ch, working around right ear
Other supplies other side of chain, 1 dc, 2 dc in same miss 1 st, 4 tr, 2 tr in next st, 4 tr, join with
ch as first st. Continue to work in sl st in beg 3 ch. 36 sts
your free toy-making supplies amigurumi style. Rnd 9: 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 5 tr, 3 tr in 3ch-
toy stuffing Rnds 2-4: Dc around. sp, 4 tr, [2 tr in next st, 5 tr] twice, 3 tr in
embroidery thread in black, Stuff firmly. 3ch-sp, 4 tr, 2 tr in next st, 5 tr, join with sl
pink & other colours st in beg 3 ch. 42 sts
tapestry needle Body Rnd 10: 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 6 tr, [2 tr in
With A and 4mm hook, chain 10, continue next st, 6 tr] around, join with sl st in beg
Sizing to work into first ch in an amigurumi style 3 ch. 48 sts
Rnds 1 & 2: Dc around. 10 sts Fasten off.
16cm tall
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] around. 15 sts

Nom
nom
Flower
Rnd 1: With 3mm hook and B, 5 dc into a
magic ring.
Rnd 2: {[2 ch, 1 htr, 2 ch, sl st] in next st} 5
times, sl st in base of beg 2 ch to join.
Fasten off.
Leaf (make 2)
With 3mm hook and C, chain 4.
Row 1: Working into 4th ch from hook, 2trcl.
Fasten off.
Making up
Bonnet should already be attached to
Head loosely by Ears – now stuff the
bonnet top lightly and sew down with
tapestry needle and A to head. Sew on
Flower and Leaves with tail ends and
embroider centre to flower with A.
Sew head, arms and legs to body.
Split black embroidery thread to two strands

and embroider mouth under nose. Cross
stitch two crosses on arms for paws. Left (bitten) ear Rnd 8: 2 ch, htr around, join with sl st in
Work Rows 1 and 2 as for Right Ear. beg 2 ch.
Next Row: 2 ch, 1 htr, 1 ch, sl st in next 3 Handle row: Without fastening off, chain
Chocolate Bunny sts, 2 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr, 1 dtr.
Fasten off.
10, sl st to other side of basket, sl st into
next st above on Rnd 8, work htr back
along handle, and sl st t Rnd 8.
Start crocheting
Basket Fasten off.
Using Coffee Bean as MC and CC Rnd 1: With D and 3mm hook, 6 dc in
throughout, work as for Easter Bonnet magic ring, join with sl st in first st. Eggs
Bear apart from ears. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around, join with sl Rnd 1: With embroidery thread and 2mm
st in first st. 12 sts hook, 6 dc in magic ring.
Right Ear Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] around, join Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
With MC and 3mm hook, chain 6. with sl st in first st. 18 sts Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] around. 18 sts
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, 1 tr, 2 Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] around, join Rnds 4 & 5: Dc around.
tr, 2 tr in last st. Turn. 6 sts with sl st in first st. 24 sts Rnd 6: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] around. 12 sts
Row 2: 2 ch, (counts as 1 htr), 1 htr in Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] around, join Rnd 7: Dc around.
same st, 4 htr, 2 htr in last st. Turn. 8 sts with sl st in first st. 30 sts Stuff lightly.
Row 3: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. Rnd 6: [2 dc in next st, 4 dc] around, join Rnd 8: [Dc2tog] around. 6 sts
Row 4: 2 ch, miss 1 st, 4 htr, htr2tog. Turn. 6 sts with sl st in first st. 36 sts Rnd 9: Dc around.
Row 5: 2 ch, miss 1 st, [htr2tog] twice. Turn. 3 sts Rnd 7: Working in BLO, 2 ch, htr around, Fasten off.
Row 6: 1 ch, htr2tog. Fasten off. join with sl st in beg 2 ch.

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Baby
Baby
BUNNY HATS
Hannah Cross
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Baby
How cute are these

bunny ear beanies?
They’re perfect Easter
treats for those a bit too
young to appreciate the
wonders of chocolate!
DK 4.5mm
★ Beginner friendly
Yarn used
Lana Gatto Supersoft Merino DK
1 ball each in Marshmallow 7 (MC) or
Cornflower 28 (MC), Cream 2 (CC)
Available from www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk
About the yarn

DK; 125m per 50g ball; 100% Merino wool
Tension
5 sts x 7 rows = 10cm measured over htr
Hook used
4.5mm
Rnd 6: 1 ch, *2 htr in next st, 4 htr; rep from * Outer Ears
around, sl st in first st to join. 60 sts Worked in the amigurumi style, in a spiral
Other Supplies without turning or joining each rnd with a
tapestry needle Baby & Toddler sizes only: sl st.
Rnd 7: 1 ch, *2 htr in next st, 5 htr; rep from * With MC, chain 2.
Sizing around, sl st in first st to join. 70 sts Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
Newborn (Baby, Toddler) Toddler size only: Rnd 3: *2 dc in next st, 1 dc; rep from *
Rnd 8: 1 ch, *2 htr in next st, 6 htr; rep from * around. 18 sts
around, sl st in first st to join. 80 sts Rnds 4-18: Dc around.
Start crocheting
Hat Crown Hat Body Inner Ears
This section is worked entirely in BLO. This section is worked entirely in BLO. Worked in the amigurumi style, in a spiral
With MC, chain 2. Next Rnd: 1 ch, htr around, sl st in first st without turning or joining each rnd with a
Rnd 1: 10 htr in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in to join. 60 (70, 80) sts sl st.
first htr to join. 10 sts Rep this rnd 7 (9, 11) times. With CC, chain 2.
Rnd 2: 1 ch (does not count as st here and Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sts
throughout), 2 htr in each st, sl st in first Hat Cuff Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
st to join. 20 sts This section is worked in both loops. Rnds 3-12: Dc around.
Rnd 3: 1 ch, *2 htr in next st, 1 htr; rep from * Rnd 1: 1 ch, *1 RtrF, 1 RtrB; rep from *
around, sl st in first st to join. 30 sts around, sl st in first st to join. 60 (70, 80) sts Making up
Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 htr in next st, 2 htr; rep from * Rnd 2: As Rnd 1. Sew the ear inners to the outers, shape
around, sl st in first st to join. 40 sts Rnd 3: 1 ch, crab st around edge, sl st in ears and sew in place on top of the hat
Rnd 5: 1 ch, *2 htr in next st, 3 htr; rep from * first st to join. 60 (70, 80) sts using photo as a guide.
around, sl st in first st to join. 50 sts
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Shawl
Annelies Baes
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Shawl
EQUINOX
(st-group made), 5 ch; rep from * around,
ending with 2 ch instead of 5 ch and join
round with 1 tr in the first dc (by working
this last tr you end in ‘the middle of the
ch-sp, this make it easier to start working
the next round).
SHAWL
Rnd 4 (RS): Working in the ch-sp formed
by 2ch and last tr,1 ch, 1 dc, 5 ch, work
in 1ch-sp of next st-group, 1 Y-st, 5 ch,
* [1 dc, 5 ch] in next 5ch-sp, [Y-st, 5 ch]
in 1ch-sp of next st-group; rep from *
6 more times, join with sl st in first dc.
Fasten off. 8 Y-sts, 5ch-sp and 8dc with
5ch-sp
These beautiful motifs are perfect for a quick Motif 2
bed blanket, or for a beautiful spring wrap, With any colour, work rnds 1-3 as for Motif 1.
Rnd 4 (RS): [1 ch, 1 dc, 5 ch] in the ch-sp
adorned with terrific tassels formed by 2ch and last worked tr, Y-st in
1ch-sp of st-group, 5 ch, *[1 dc, 5 ch] in
next 5ch-sp, [1 Y-st, 5 ch] in 1ch-sp of st-
Start crocheting group; rep from * 4 more times, [1 dc, 5
DK 4mm ch] in next 5ch-sp.
This design has 55 motifs, used in 5 rows. Joining point 1: work in 1ch-sp of the st-
★★ Adventurous Starting with the upper row, work 1 full group, 1 dtr, 1 ch and 1 sl st in any 3ch-sp
motif, this is the motif on the upper right of motif 1 to join, 1 ch, 1 htr in side of dtr
Yarn used side (left for left-handed crocheters). When just made, 5 ch, 1 dc in next 5ch-sp, 5 ch.
crocheting the next motifs, you join them Joining point 2: work in 1ch-sp of the
Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK in the last round on to the previous motif, st-group: 1 dtr, 1 ch, 1 sl st in 3ch-sp
1 ball of each in Blue Bell 2535, Cobalt from the right side of the row to the left of motif 1 (take a 3ch-sp NEXT to the
2503, Dove 2506, Duck Egg 2507, English side (reverse if left-handed). When working previous joined ch-sp), 1 ch, 1 htr in side
Rose 2536, Fennel 2533, Fuchsia 2509, Row 2 and all other next rows, motifs are of dtr just made, 5 ch and close round
Lilac 2511, Primrose 2513, Raspberry 2514, not only joined to the previous motif of with sl st in first dc. Fasten off and break
Spring Green 2516, Thistle 2518 the same row, but also to the motifs on yarn. 8 Y-sts, 5ch-sp and 8 dc with 5 ch-
3 balls of shade Iced Teal 2534 the row above. Always join in the same sps, 2 joining points
direction. Every row has 1 motif less than
About the yarn the previous row – there are 13 motifs in Motifs 3-13
DK; 120m per 50g ball; 100% Merino wool row 1, 12 motifs in Row 2, 11 motifs in Row Work as for Motif 2, every new motif is
3, 10 motifs in Row 4 and the last Row 5 has now joined to the previous motif with
9 motifs. 13 colours are used for the motifs 2 joining points, make sure each motif
Hook used
and should be combined randomly. has 2 ‘free’ petals at the top and on the
4mm bottom side.
UPPER ROW
Tension Motif 1 ROW 2
Finished flower motif measures 13-14cm
With any shade, chain 6, sl st into first ch to Motif 1
make a ring. Rnds 1-3: Work as for Motif 1.
diameter, measured from one point to the
Rnd 1 (RS): 1 ch (does not count as st), 1 Rnd 4 (RS): Work in the ch-sp formed by
adjacent point
dc, * 7 ch, 1 dc; rep from * 6 more times, 2 ch and the last worked tr: 1 ch, 1 dc, 5
7 ch, join with sl st in first st. Fasten off.
Other supplies 8 petals
Special stitches
tapestry needle Sl st next colour into any 7ch-sp. Picot (P): 3 ch, 1 dc in first ch
Rnd 2 (RS): [1 dc, 4 ch] in same 7ch-sp, [1 Quadruple Treble (qtr): Yrh 4 times,
Sizing dc, 4 ch] in each 7ch-sp around, 1 dc, 4 insert hook where indicated, yrh, pul, [yrh,
ch, join with sl st in first st. pull through 2 loops on hook] 5 times.
210cm at widest point x 72cm
Rnd 3 (RS): 2 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch, sl Y-st: 1 dtr, 3 ch, 1 htr under 2 of the 3
(excluding tassels) vertical strands centred between the 2
st] in same dc, 5 ch, *[sl st, 2 ch, 1 tr, 1
ch, 1 tr, 2 ch, sl st] into next dc around diagonal strands of the dtr just made.

Shawl
ch, work in the 1ch-sp of the st-group, 1 Joining point 1: Work in the 1ch-sp of joining points, and also with 2 joining
Y-st, 5 ch, * in next 5ch-sp, 1 dc, 5 ch, in the st-group, 1 dtr, 1c h and 1 sl st in the points to motifs of the previous row.
1ch-sp of the st-group, 1 dtr, 3 ch,1 htr, 5 3ch-sp on the left side of motif 1 Row 2 to Make sure every motif has 2 ‘free’ petals
ch; rep from * 4 more times, in next 5ch- join, 1ch, 1 htr in side of dtr just made, 5 at the bottom part.
sp, 1 dc, 5 ch. ch, 1 dc in next 5ch-sp, 5 ch.
Joining point 1: work in the 1ch-sp of the Joining point 2: Work in 1ch-sp of the st- Rows 3-5: As for Row 2, decreasing 1 motif
st-group, 1 dtr, 1 ch and sl st in 3ch-sp at group: 1 dtr, 1 ch, 1 sl st in the 3ch-sp just every row.
the bottom left part of motif 1 to join, 1 above the ch-sp of joining point 1, 1 ch, 1 Weave in all ends before starting with
ch, 1 htr in side of dtr just made, 5 ch, 1 htr in side of dtr just made, 5 ch, 1 dc in the border.
dc in next 5ch-sp, 5 ch. next 5ch-sp, 5ch.
Joining point 2: work in 1ch-sp of the st- Joining point 3: Work in 1ch-sp of the st- Border
group: 1 dtr, 1 ch, sl st in 3ch-sp at the group: 1 dtr, 1 ch, 1 sl st in the 3ch-sp at The entire border is made using shade Iced
bottom right part of motif 2 row 1, 1 ch, 1 the bottom left part of motif 2 Row 1, 1 Teal. Always work on the RS, do not turn.
htr in side of dtr just made, 5 ch and close ch, 1 htr in side of dtr just made, 5 ch. Rnd 1 (RS): Start by working on the upper
round with sl st in first dc, Fasten off. 8 Y-sts, Joining point 4: Work in 1ch-sp of the st- side of the shawl, join with (1 sl st, 1 ch,
5ch-sp and 8 dc with 5ch-sp, 2 joined points group: 1 dtr, 1 ch, 1 sl st in the 3ch-sp at 1 dc) in 3ch-sp of the upper side motif, 9
the bottom right part of motif 3 Row 1, ch, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp, 9 ch, * work 2 qtr
Motif 2 1 ch, 1 htr in side of dtr just made, 5 ch, tog in both 3ch-sps where motifs 1 and
Rnds 1-3: Work as for Motif 1. join round with 1 sl st in first dc, Fasten 2 are joined, [9 ch, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp]
Rnd 4 (RS): In the ch-sp formed by 2ch and off and break yarn. 8 Y-sts, 5ch-sp and twice, 9 ch ; rep from * 11 more times,
the last worked tr: 1ch, 1dc, 5ch, work in 8dc with 5ch-sp, 4 joined points making sure to work both qtr tog in the
the 1ch-sp of the st-group, 1 Y-st, 5 ch, * ch-sps of the joined motifs.
in next 5ch-sp, 1 dc, 5 ch, in 1ch-sp of the Motifs 3-12 You have now worked along the upper side
st-group, 1 Y-st, 5 ch ; rep from * 2 more Work as for Motif 2, every new motif is of the shawl from one side to the other,
times, in next 5ch-sp, 1 dc, 5 ch. joined to the previous one with 2 central next work 2 qtr tog in the next 2 5ch-sps to
Chart
3
border 1
chain
slst
dc
htrr
tr
dtrr
Y- st

form a nice upper corner.
Continuing along side, [9 ch, 1 dc in next
3ch-sp] 3 times, 5 ch, * work 2 qtr tog in
both 3ch-sps where motifs are joined, 5
ch, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp, [9 ch, 1 dc in next
3ch-sp] twice, 5 ch ; rep from * once more,
[1 dc in next 3ch-sp, 9 ch] 3 times, 9 ch,
forming the bottom corner.
Continuing across bottom edge, *work 2
qtr tog in both 3ch-sp where next 2 motifs
are joined, [9 ch, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp] twice,
9 ch ; rep from * 7 more times, making
sure to work both qtr tog in the ch-sp of the
joined motifs.
Continuing along side, [9 ch, 1 dc in next
3ch-sp] twice, 5 ch, * work 2 qtr tog in both
3ch-sp of next 2 joined motifs, 5 ch, 1 dc
in next 3ch-sp, [9 ch, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp]
twice, 5 ch ; rep from * once more, [1 dc in
next 3ch-sp, 9 ch] 3 times, 2 qtr tog in the
next 2 5ch-sps, 9 ch and join with sl st in
first dc. Do not turn.
Border Rnd 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr plus

1 ch), 1tr in dc at base of 3ch, in next 9ch-
sp, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3
tr] in next 9ch-sp, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next
qtr2tog {[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next 9ch-sp,
[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc} twice, [3 tr, 2
ch, 3 tr] in next 9ch-sp; rep from * across
upper side of the shawl. [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr]
in upper corner qtr2tog, {[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr]
in next 9ch-sp, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc}
3 times, * [3 tr, 2 ch] in next 5ch-sp, miss
next qtr2tog, 3 tr in next 5ch-sp, [1 tr, 1
ch, 1 tr] in next dc, {[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next
9ch-sp, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc} twice;
rep from * across side.
Work bottom edge as for upper edge and
next side as first, join with sl st in first ch-sp,
do not turn.
Border Rnd 3: 3ch, 1 tr in first 1ch-sp, 3
ch, 1 P, 3 ch, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1ch-
sp, 3 ch, 1 P, 3 ch; rep from * around, join
with sl st in 2nd ch. Fasten off. Tassel diagram
Border Rnd 4: Make 56 tassels as follows:
cut 280 strands approximately 44cm
in length – each tassel has five 44cm
strands folded in half. Attach each
tassel with a knot in every 1ch-space,
along both side parts and the bottom
part. Finish by tying the tassels together
according to the schematic.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block your shawl and
allow to dry naturally.

TOFT
TALK
Kerry Lord is a bit
of an expert when
it comes to yarn
festivals and this
issue she shares her
guide for surviving
the show season
My top tip? Pack high-footfall events like The Knitting

and Stitching Show, to friendly, quirky
and smaller events in your local village
longer shows are far busier than others.
If you can go mid-week then do – at four-
day shows Friday is often the quietest
a fake beard – it’ll

hall. Once you’ve decided on the ones for day. If you’re restricted to a Saturday or
you, here’s my guide to making sure you Sunday consider that by the time you
spend less time waiting around in queues hit your favourite independent handdye
and more time squishing yarn. stand on Sunday afternoon, the stock will
save queueing for

have depleted so you will be left with less
BOOK TICKETS IN ADVANCE choice (or in the case of TOFT, at a couple
To guarantee the best price, it is always of shows in the last 10 years, by Sunday
the loo!
worth booking your tickets in advance if we have had NOTHING left). If Sunday is
you can get yourself organised enough. the only day you can attend, pay special
Not only will it save you money on the attention to the next point.
ticket price, it will also give you something
to look forward to. If it’s one of the bigger DO YOUR HOMEWORK
It’s that time of year when it feels like shows, many people now book a night’s A week (or more) before an event, print a
there’s a yarny event somewhere in the stay nearby and spend two days at the map of the show and highlight who you
UK every single weekend. It’s amazing event to take the pressure off and reduce want to go and see. If you have spare
that there are so many great days out the tiredness caused by travel. Doing time perhaps do a bit of browsing on
to choose from, but it can be quite this in advance can often result in very exhibitors’ websites to get a feel for what
overwhelming deciding where’s best to reasonable hotel prices, so get your they might have on offer. Then, if your time
spend your time (and stash budget) to crafting bestie committed and make your at an event is limited try not to get too
guarantee you’re seeing lots of stands and arrangements concrete ASAP. distracted by shiny things as you hotfoot it
exhibits that interest you. to all your favourites.
CHOOSE YOUR DAY CAREFULLY
Crafting shows come in lots of different When planning to book your tickets in
shapes and sizes, from well-established, advance, consider that some days of the
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TOFT talk
TOFT ON TOUR
This year, TOFT will be attending the
following shows (more may be added):
MARCH 2017
2nd – 5th: Spring Knitting and Stitching Show,
The TOFT stand – giant Olympia, London
flamingo and all! 10th – 11th: Edinburgh Yarn Fest, Edinburgh Corn
Exchange, Edinburgh
16th – 19th: Sewing for Pleasure, NEC, Birmingham
29th – 1st April: WI Fair, Alexandra Palace, London

APRIL 2017
TAKE CASH PACK A FAKE BEARD 22nd – 23rd April: Wonderwool Wales, Royal Welsh
Showground, Builth Wells
As old fashioned as this sounds, cash Don’t leave it until the last minute to
will only ever reduce the amount of time ‘pop to the loo’ as this will be impossible MAY 2017
you have to queue (and perhaps help you unless you have packed a male disguise 12th – 14th: The Handmade Fair, Ragley
control your budget). Although the majority and are brave enough to nip to the empty Hall, Warwickshire
13th – 14th: Wool @Junction 13, Penkridge
of exhibitors will now have some way of urinals! The vast majority of craft show
accepting card payments, they can still be visitors are female, yet 50% of the toilets JUNE 2017
slow and unreliable at the smaller, more are off-limits – you do the maths. 30th – 2nd July: Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts
rural shows. Even at big city-based shows Show, NEC, Birmingham

the busy trade stands will often end up DON’T THINK ‘I’LL COME BACK LATER’ JULY 2017
with a queue to process card payments At the bigger and busier shows the aisles 29th – 30th: Fibre East, Amptill, Milton Keynes
and you’ll be left wasting quality shopping can become so full that swimming against
time watching someone stand on one leg the tide can become impossible and AUGUST 2017
10th – 13th: Festival of Quilts, NEC Birmingham
waving the machine in the air trying to get before you know it you’re being swept
a signal! away from your plan. My advice would SEPTEMBER 2017
be never plan to go back. If you see 15th – 17th: The Handmade Fair, Hampton
TAKE SNACKS something you want to buy then do and Court Palace
23rd – 24th: Yarndale, Skipton Auction
If you are in any way fussy about the move on. If you’ve prepared, you’ll have an Mart, Yorkshire
quality of coffee you drink then I would idea of what you would like to spend your
suggest bringing a Thermos flask. I must money on. Once you’ve bagged what you OCTOBER 2017
have sampled thousands of coffees in ‘need’ (because we all need more yarn!), 11th – 15th: The Knitting and Stitching Show,
Alexandra Palace, London
the last 10 years whilst attending events, then make sure you spend at least an hour
and I can confirm that I have only had two before you leave aimlessly wandering NOVEMBER 2017
good ones (I am fussy). Packing snacks around to discover new things, soak up 2nd – 5th: Crafts for Christmas, NEC, Birmingham
for yourself is also a good idea so you can the atmosphere and leave feeling relaxed 5th – 6th: Yarnporium, King’s College, London
23rd – 26th: The Knitting and Stitching
keep going until the rush has and inspired. Show, Harrogate
died down.
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CN12.P26.indd 26 26/01/2017 10:27

Blanket
SPRING
SOLSTICE
BLANKET
The second of Liz Lovick’s
seasonal blankets is a
homage to Irish crochet using
beautiful pastel hues and
pops of brighter colours
Liz Lovick
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Blanket
DK 4mm
★★ Adventurous
Yarn used
Scheepjes Linen Soft 5 balls each in 623
pale green (A), 629 pale blue (B), 628 pale
pink (C), 624 pale purple (D)
1 ball each in 627 green (A), 614 blue (B),
626 pink (C), 625 purple (D)
About the yarn

DK; 135m per 50g ball; 47% cotton,
27% linen, 26% acrylic
Tension
each motif approximately 15cm
at widest point
Hook used
4mm
Other supplies Work 15 hexagons each in green (A), blue (B), times, [1 dc, 5 ch, 1 dc] into 5ch-sp, 2 ch, sl
pink (C) and purple (D), using darker colour for st into beg 2ch-sp to join. 18 ch-sps
tapestry needle the centre and pale colour for rest of medallion. Rnd 7: 5 ch (counts as 1 dc and 4 ch), 1 dc in
next 2ch-sp, *7 tr into 5ch-sp, 1 dc into 2ch-
Sizing sp, 5 ch, 1 dc into next 2ch-sp; rep from * 4
Approximately 130x96cm
Start crocheting times, 7 tr into 5ch-sp, sl st to first ch of beg
5 ch to join. 42 tr
With darker colour, chain 4, sl st to first ch to Fasten off.
form ring. Rnd 8: {5 ch, [1 tr, 2 ch] twice} into any 5ch-
Rnd 1: 1 ch (counts as first dc), 11 dc into sp, miss 3 tr, [1 tr, 5 ch, 1 tr] in next tr, 2 ch,
The edging instructions ring, sl st to first st to join. 12 dc miss 3 tr *[1 tr, 2 ch] 3 times into 5ch-sp,
Rnd 2: 3 ch (counts as first dc and 2 ch), miss miss 3 tr, [1 tr, 5 ch, 1 tr] in next tr, 2 ch,
might look daunting! 1 st, [1 dc in FLO, 2 ch] 11 times, sl st in first miss 3 tr; rep from * 5 times, sl st to 3rd ch
Just remember that ch of beg 3 ch to join. of beg 5 ch to join. 30 tr
Rnd 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), *[1 dc, Fasten off.
when the edges of a 1 htr, 1 tr] into 2ch-sp, [1 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc] into
single hexagon meet next 2ch-sp; rep from * 5 times, sl st to first Joining the hexagons
dc to join. 36 sts Weave in all ends. Join the hexagons following
as a ‘mountain’, the Fasten off. the layout diagram, working the central flower
sides are finished and Rnd 4: Working in unused back loops of Rnd with the dark colour not used in the three
1 sts, join light in first st, ch 5 (counts as 1 tr hexagons being joined. For example, if the
started with 4 tr in the and 2 ch), [1 tr, 2 ch] 11 times, sl st to 3rd of three hexagons are purple, pink and blue, the
two corner dc; when beg 5 ch to join. 12 tr joining yarn will be dark green.
Rnd 5: Sl st into 2ch-sp, 4 ch (counts as 1 dc Place 3 hexagons to be joined next to each
they meet as a ‘valley’ and 3 ch), 1 dc into next 2ch-sp, 5 ch, [1 dc other so the three 5ch-sps are touching.
they are started and into next 2ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 dc into next 2ch- Rnd 1: Place a slip knot on hook, *place hook
sp, 5 ch] 5 times, sl st to first ch of beg 4 ch into one 5ch-sp of both the first and second
finished with 1 tr in the to join. 12 ch-sps hexagons at the same time, 1 dc, 1 ch; rep
corner dc Rnd 6: Sl st into 3ch-sp, 2 ch, 1 dc in same from * for the second and third hexagons
3ch-sp, 2 ch, *[1 dc, 5 ch, 1 dc] into 5ch-sp, then the third and first hexagons, sl st to
2 ch, 1 dc into 3ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * 4 first dc to join.

xxx
Rnd 2: [5 ch, 1 dc in first (next) dc, 5 ch, 1

dc in next 1ch-sp] 3 times, sl st to first dc
to join.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Edging
With pale green, start in the 5ch-sp on one
of the 4 corner hexagons that will be joined
to the first hexagon on the short edge of
the blanket. Work around the 4 edges of the
corner medallion toward the long edge.
Rnd 1: [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] into 5ch-sp, *3 ch,
1 dc into 2ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 tr, dc in
next tr, 3 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dc into 2ch-sp,
3 ch, [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] into next 5ch-sp**
[1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] into same 5 ch-sp; rep
from * ending at ** when moving to the
next medallion, [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] into next
5ch-sp on adjacent medallion; rep from *
around entire blanket ending at **, sl st
to beg dc to join.
Rnd 2: (miss all 3ch-sps) 3 ch (counts as
first tr), *1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc, 7 tr, 1 dc, 3 ch,
1 dc**, [4 tr into next dc] twice; rep from
* ending at ** when reaching the last
dc of current medallion, 2 tr; rep from *,
continue around entire blanket, sl st to
top of beg 3 ch to join.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Wash and dry flat,
pulling to shape. Edging
Hexagon Outer
sl st
ch
dc
tr
Hexagon centre
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Colour stories
MY LIFE IN
COLOUR
Brenda spends her days making adorable puppets and mascots, and her
nights with hook in hand, which helps explain why she’s the master of adding
Brenda K. B. Anderson
real character to her crochet projects
S
aint Paul, Minnesota, is where I call My mum taught my sister and I how to
home. I live with my handsome crochet when we were very young, I
husband (who never complains about suspect it was to keep us out of trouble.
my yarn hoarding), my twin toddlers We used to crochet-chain-race by seeing
(who strangely enjoy leafing through my who could get their crochet chain to reach
stitch dictionaries), and my hairy baby, Mr. the other end of the room first.
Kittypants (who thankfully has absolutely no
interest in yarn). After the kids go to bed, The best thing you can do to create
I sit on the couch and play with yarn. character is take your time – moving an
eyelid or eyebrow a fraction of an inch can
During the day, I am a Lead Costume completely change the expression. Eyelids
Technician at VStar Entertainment. This is a and eyebrows that slope downward can
super-creative job where I make patterns look angry, whereas if they slope upward
and construct mascots, puppets, and other they can look sad. It depends on the
adorable creatures. VStar is known for its combination of all of the features – you
life-size Sesame Street costumes and has may have sad eyebrows, but with a smiling
partnered with Nickelodeon on several mouth your creature might look sheepish.
projects, most recently the Paw Patrol The placement of the pupils as well as
Live show. Working for VStar has helped the size and proportion to the eye-white
me cultivate an eye for what makes things also makes a difference. Play around with
cute – not only how to achieve facial features; cut circles out of paper and
expressions, but also what kinds of shapes see what happens when you put them in
and proportions make an overall pleasing different positions.
Some of shape. Being surrounded by cute things all
Brenda’s bestsellers day really affects how I see the world and Having said that, carefully planning my
in turn, how I design my crochet projects. design work isn’t my strong point, I rarely
CN12 P32 MY LIFE IN COLOUR.indd 32 31/01/2017 14:25

Brenda’s favourite cuties
(left) and one of her
fun book designs (below)
At work with Paw Patrol (above)

and Cookie Monster (left)
even swatch and only do that when I am When planning projects for a new book,
making something big like a garment or usually I have questions like: “Is this
blanket. When it is something small I just dragon scarf too weird?” and “Will anyone
wing it, which makes for a lot of do-overs ever make this?” I have found that for
but I don’t mind. I always think of my me, sometimes it is hard to tell when
beginning attempts as being the swatches. I am about to cross the line between
I absolutely love garment and accessory hilariously-awesome to OK-that’s-just-
projects for very different reasons. For weird-now. Seeing the book in print is
garments, I feel that there is so much room the most exciting thing about the whole
for crochet innovation. Crochet garments process, and yes, I did jump up and down,
still seem to have a bad reputation for and squeal when I first saw each book.
being stiff, out of date, and dowdy – I feel
the need to prove that this is not true.
Accessories are definitely what I gravitate
toward nowadays (hello, twin toddlers!).
They are exciting little experiments as The best thing you can do
you get to try out fun new stitches, or an is take your time, moving Brenda’s project palette
interesting/unusual construction without When I was a child, my parents had a
investing too much time and materials. an eyelid, or eyebrow even beautiful Polish papercutting hanging
in the hallway that I really loved but
just a fraction of an inch
For me, making toys is the most intuitive wasn’t allowed to touch. This snuggly
project – it doesn’t have to fit anyone, or can completely change bunny has a tummy covered in
embroidery that was inspired by….
be practical, it just has to be something the expression
that makes people want to squeal and hug You guessed it, the bright colours and
it. These are like a little brain vacation with mirror imagery of Polish papercutting!
more creating, less planning.
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My life in colour
SNUGGLE
BUNNY
Brenda’s design turns a
simple bit of amigurumi
into something truly
special, embellishing with a
clever use of embroidered
lace motifs
Brenda K.B. Anderson

CN12 P34 SNUGGLE BUNNY.indd 34 31/01/2017 17:23

The ears will
stand up on their
own if crocheted
at a tight
Aran 2.25 & 3.75mm enough tension
★★ Fun finishing
Yarn used
Sirdar Supersoft Aran
3 balls in 0914 (MC), 1 ball in 0921 (CC)
About the yarn

Aran (4) weight; 236 m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
18 sts x 20 rnds = 10cm measured over
dc worked in the Rnd. OR follow directions
for belly through Rnd 10. Circle measures chains. Do not turn your work at the end of Rnds 19-36: Dc around.
10cm in diameter the rnd. Use a removable stitch marker to Rnds 37-44: Dc around, decreasing
mark the end of the rnd. once between each set of markers (6
Hooks used Bunny body begins at the bottom and decreases per rnd). Make your decreases
3.75mm is worked in a spiral to the top of in a different location each rnd so that
2.25mm for features and flower on ear bunny’s head. they do not end up stacked on top of
Unless otherwise instructed, to make an each other. 60 sts at end of Rnd 44
Other supplies increase work 2 dc into a stitch. Unless Rnds 45 & 46: Dc around. Remove first,
otherwise instructed, to make a decrease 3rd and 5th stitch markers (3 stitch
6 stitch markers including one contrasting work moddc2tog across next two stitches. markers remain).
marker, toy stuffing, tapestry needle, piece Outer ears, inner ears, tummy, arms, legs, Rnds 47-54: for next 8 rnds: Dc around,
of cardboard that measures about 8cm flower (at ear), whiskers, eyes and nose/ increasing once between each set of
wide (for making pompon tail), embroidery mouth outlines are all crocheted separately markers (3 increases per rnd). 84 sts at
needle, quilters pins (or sewing pins), and stitched onto bunny. You may choose end of Rnd 54
purchased lace fabric that is similar in to forgo the directions for the facial features Rnds 55-66: Dc around. 84 sts
colour to tummy and embroider them directly onto the face Rnds 67-79: Dc around, decreasing
instead. However, crocheting them first twice between each set of markers (6
Sizing makes it much easier to get a symmetrical decreases per rnd). 6 sts
and tidy face. Embroidery on tummy is Stuff bunny firmly when hole in top is about
Bunny measures 31cm tall (not including
created by using pieces of purchased lace the size of your fist. Continue adding toy
ears). Bunny ears measure 18cm tall
as a template, and filling it in with satin stuffing as you work.)
stitch embroidery. Sl st to fasten leaving long tail. Using yarn
Special abbreviations needle, weave yarn tail through each of
Modified double crochet two Start crocheting remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close hole
stitches together (moddc2tog): This in top of bunny. Weave in ends securely.
decrease stitch is very similar to the Bunny
dc2tog but is a little less noticeable. You Rnd 1: Using larger hook and MC, working Outer Ear
will insert your hook under the front into a magic ring, 6 dc. Rnd 1: Using larger hook and MC, working
loop of the next st, and then under the Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st around. 12 sts into a magic ring, 6 dc. Use st marker to
front loop of the following stitch, yrh,
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st, pm in last st] mark last st of rnd. Move marker up as
and pull loop through to front of work,
6 times. 18 sts, 6 markers placed work progresses.
yrh and pull through both loops
Move markers up each rnd. Use Rnds 2-10: Dc around making 2 increases
Inner ears and facial features are worked contrasting marker to mark last st of rnd. each rnd. Place each increase in a
flat, in turned rows. Turning chains do not Rnds 4-18: Dc around, increasing once different place each rnd. 24 sts at end of
count as a stitch. between each set of markers (6 increases Rnd 10
The patterns for the bunny’s body, tummy, per Rnd). Make your increases in a Rnds 11-22: Dc around making 1 increases
outer ears, arms, legs, and flower (at ear) different location each rnd so that they each rnd. 36 sts at end of Rnd 22
are worked in the amigurumi style, in do not end up stacked on top of each Rnds 23-36: 1 dc each st. 36 sts
a spiral without slip stitching or turning other. 108 sts at end of Rnd 18 Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

My life in colour
1 2 3
4 5 6
Inner ear (worked in turned rows) Legs Eyes (make 2)

Using Larger hook and CC, chain 25. Work through Rnd 4 of directions for arms. Using embroidery floss and smaller crochet
Row 1: Beginning with the 2nd ch from Rnd 5: [Dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, 1 hook, chain 11. Starting in 2nd ch from
hook and working into the bottom of the dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts hook, and working into the bottom ridge
chain, 1 sl st, 1 dc, 2 htr, 4 tr, 16 dtr sts. Rnds 6 & 7: Dc around. of the ch, 1 sl st in next 7 chs, *4 ch, beg
Turn. 24 sts Rnds 8-14: Dc around making 2 decreases with 2nd ch from hook and working into
Row 2: 2 ch, 17 dtr, 4 tr, 2 htr, dc in last each rnd -16 sts at end of Rnd 14. Place the bottom ridge of the chain 1 sl st in next
st. Turn. decreases in a different place each rnd 3 sts,** 1 sl st into each of next 2 sts of
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 sl st, 1 dc, 2 htr, 4 tr, 16 so that you are not making a decrease original chain; rep from * to **, 1 sl st in last
dtr. Turn. stitch into the decrease from the st of original ch. Fasten off leaving long tail
Edging row: 1 ch, 1 dc in next 24 sts, 1 dc previous rnd. for sewing.
into tip of ear, 1 dc in next 24 sts. Rnds 15 & 16: Dc around. 16 sts
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing inner Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff Nose/mouth
ear into outer ear. legs firmly in foot but lightly near top of leg. Using embroidery floss and smaller crochet
hook, chain 12. Starting in 2nd ch from
Arms Tummy hook and working in bottom ridge of ch, 1
Rnd 1: Using larger hook and MC, working Rnd 1: Using larger hook and CC, working sl st in next 4, 5 ch, beg with 2nd ch from
into a magic ring, 6 dc. Use st marker to into a magic ring, 6 dc. hook and working in bottom ridge of ch, 1
mark last st of rnd. Move marker up as Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st around. 12 sts sl st in next 4, returning to original ch, 1 sl
work progresses. Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st, pm in last st] st in next 2 sts, 6 ch, beg with 2nd ch from
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. 12 sts 6 times. 18 sts, 6 markers placed hook and working in bottom ridge of ch, 1
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts Move markers up each rnd. Use a sl st in next 5, returning to original ch, 1 sl st
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts] 6 contrasting stitch marker to mark the last in last 5 sts.
times. 24 sts st of rnd.
Rnds 5 & 6: Dc around. Rnds 4-12: Dc around, increasing Flower centre
Rnds 7-11: Dc around making 2 decreases once between each set of markers (6 Rnd 1: Using red embroidery floss and
each rnd. Place decreases in a different increases per Rnd). Make your increases smaller hook, working into a magic ring, 6
place each rnd so that you are not in a different location each rnd so that dc, do not join, pull on beginning yarn tail to
making a decrease stitch into the they do not end up stacked on top of tighten loop. 6 sts
decrease from the previous rnd. each other. 72 sts at end of Rnd 12 Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. 12 sts
Rnds 12-15: Dc around.12 sts Rnds 13-14: Dc around, increasing 4 times Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 18 sts
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff per rnd. 84 sts at end of Rnd 14 Rnd 4: Sl st in each st. Fasten off.
arms firmly in hand portion but lightly near Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing
top of arm. tummy to front of bunny.

My life in colour
7 8 9
Be sure that the lace you

purchase for this project has
motifs that are large enough
to embroider – avoid the
fine, all-over lace patterns.
10 11
You may want to wait to
purchase the lace until you
Petals (make 5) stitch arms and legs to bunny body using
Rnd 1: Using yellow embroidery floss and photos as reference. Using ending tail, have finished the bunny
smaller hook, working into a magic ring, 6 stitch flower to bunny’s ear. – that way you can see if
dc, do not join, pull on beginning yarn tail to
tighten loop. 6 sts Tail (pompom) you like the size and shape
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. 12 sts Wrap each colour around cardboard of the lace pieces on the
Rnds 3-5: Dc around. 12 sts 80 times.
Rnd 6: [1 dc, moddc2tog] 4 times. 8 sts Cut a piece of MC to 40cm and set aside. actual bunny
Sl st to fasten off leaving long tail Wrap each colour of yarn loosely around
for sewing. piece of cardboard about 80 times.
Fold petal flat. Using ending tail, whip-stitch Carefully remove loops from cardboard and
opening of petal closed. Butt the ending center them over the 40cm piece of yarn. down motifs if you only want to use part of
edge of the petal up with the last dc Rnd Tie yarn around the centre of loops – make it. 2 Pin lace motifs to tummy. If you want
of the flower centre, and whip stitch the sure you tie a very tight knot. Use scissors mirror image embroidery, just flip a second
edges together being careful not to stitch to cut all of the loops of the pompom, being piece over and pin to bunny with wrong
around/into the slip stitches. (The slip careful not to cut either of the two longer side up. (You will be covering these motifs
stitches will help hide your whip stitches.) strands that were used to tie the pompom completely with embroidery so it doesn’t
together. Fluff pompom, and trim ends of matter which side of the lace is showing).
Finishing pompom into a 6cm ball. Using tapestry You can even combine parts of different
Block ear pieces if necessary. Fold outer needle and long strands of MC, attach motifs together if you want. Using lace for
ear flat. Place inner ear on top of outer pompom to back of bunny. a template helps you clearly envision how
ear and pin into place. Using yarn ends the embroidery will look when it is finished.
and tapestry needle, sew around edge of Facial features You can easily move your motifs around
inner ear to attach it to the outer ear. Take Pin each eye, nose/mouth, and whiskers until you are happy with the placement of
care to only stitch through top layer of to head. Using ending tail and embroidery all of the pieces. 3 - 8 Using Embroidery
outer ear. Curl the base of outer ear into a needle, stitch each piece to bunny’s floss and embroidery needle, fill in the lace
tube and using MC yarn tails and tapestry face. Using embroidery needle and pink motifs with satin stitches following example
needle, stitch edges of outer ear to each embroidery floss, satin stitch a triangle onto in photo. Be very careful not to pull too
other for about 3cm. Pin ears to top of head bunny’s face within the outlines for nose. tightly on the embroidery floss, as this will
and stitch in place using MC and tapestry constrict and/or distort the fabric.
needle. Pin Tummy to front of bunny body. Embroidery on tummy 9 - 11 Make French knots at center
Use CC to stitch tummy to body. Fold (see photos) of flowers, and/or use chain stitch
opening of each arm flat and whip stitch 1 Carefully cut lace motifs out of embroidery, or a backstitch to make
closed. Repeat for each leg. Pin, and then purchased lace yardage. It is OK to trim outlines if desired.

Cardigan
Frank & Olive

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Cardigan
CROPPED
CARDIGAN
Super simple to make, this fun design picks
up the trend for cropped layers and adds a
little bit of whimsy in the details
Start crocheting Finishing

DK 4mm
Make six small pompoms using yellow yarn,
Yoke but tie each pompom using the light pink
★ Beginner friendly Chain 124. (so it is easily hidden when attached to
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 19 cardigan) and leave two long tails. Simply
Yarn used htr, 3 htr in next ch, 20 htr, 3 htr in next double-knot the pompoms securely onto
ch, 40 htr, 3 htr in next ch, 20 htr, 3 htr in the bottom of the cardigan using the two
Paintbox Cotton DK
next ch, 20 htr. Turn. 132 sts long strands then trim.
6 balls in Blush Pink 454
Rows 2-22: 2 ch (counts as 1 htr now and
throughout), htr across, working 3 htr into
About the yarn 2nd st of every 3htr-group. Turn. 8 sts
DK; 125m per 50g ball; 100% cotton increased each row, 300 htr
Tension Armholes
Row 23: 2 ch, [htr across to next 3htr-
16 sts x 14 rows = 10cm measured group, 1 htr, 2 htr into 2nd st of group,
over htr miss all sts to next 3htr-group, miss 1
st, 2 htr into 2nd st of group] twice, htr
Hook used across to end. Turn. 176 sts
4mm
Body
Other supplies Rows 24-44: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. 176 sts
Fasten off.
stitch marker
chunky wool yarn for pompoms Sleeves
pompom maker (optional) Rnd 1: Sl st to the base of armhole, 2 ch, 1
htr into each st around armhole, sl st to
Sizing top of beg 2 ch.
S/M Rnds 2-9: 2 ch, htr around, DO NOT join
Length at back: 27cm with a sl st, cont in a spiral for the rem 7
Length at front: 33cm rnds; if helpful, pm in last st of each rnd.
Sleeve: 11cm Rnd 10: Htr around until 4 sts rem, 2 dc, 2
Width at back 31cm sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Tutorial
How to
cross stitch on crochet
There’s a big trend for embellished crochet right now, so we
asked designer Anna Nikipirowicz to show us best practice for
adding cross stitch to your yarn fabric
1 2 3
4 5 6
C
ross stitching on to crochet is a length of yarn on the back, which you’ll
wonderful and easy way to decorate later weave in.
and double crochet stitch is an ideal 2 Insert the needle at the top-left corner
base for adding cross stitch. of the same stitch and bring the needle out
at the bottom-left corner of the same stitch
Each square on the chart represents one and draw the yarn through.
double crochet. 3 Pull the yarn through until it stretches
The chart for this cushion has 69 rows, neatly across the stitch.
which means we will start to cross stitch on 4 Repeat the last two steps across the
the 2nd row of front piece and finish 1 row row in the stitches where the chart calls for 7
before the end. cross-stitching.
Cut a length of yarn B that’s comfortable to The first half of the row is now complete.
work with, around 25 cm should be more 5 Insert your needle into top-right corner 7 Repeat the last two steps across the
than plenty, thread it through tapestry of the same stitch you ended the first row, completing each cross stitch.
needle. Starting on the right side of chart half with and bring it out at the
and at the 1st stitch of 2nd row continue bottom-right corner. When you run out of yarn weave in the
as follows: 6 Pull the yarn through until it stretches ends through stitches of background (at
1 Insert the needle from back to front at neatly across the stitch. The thread should the back of work) for several centimetres
the bottom-right corner of the designated form an X with the already-completed first to hide the strands, and then cut off the
stitch and draw the needle up. Leave a 7cm half of the stitch. excess yarn.
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Tutorial
Make sure all

your stitches are
crossed in the
same direction
Anna Nikipirowicz

Tutorial
Corkscrew Willow
Cushion
Anna’s simple cushion
gives you a grid to
practise your stitching
DK 3.5mm
★ easy peasy
Yarn used
Wendy Ramsdale DK Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. ** up on top of the buttonholes, 8.5cm in, so
5 balls in Grassington 3312 (A), 1 ball each Rep Row 2 thirty four times. that the button holes are covered, making
in Malham 3301 (B), Richmond 3308 (C) Next row (RS): 1 ch, 14 dc, 8 ch, miss 8 sure that both panel placed together
sts, 16 dc, 8 ch, miss 8 sts, 14 dc. Turn. measure 33cm in length.
About the yarn Next row: 1 ch, 14 dc, 8 dc in next 8ch-sp, With RS facing place the front on top of
16 dc, 8 dc in next 8ch-sp, 14 dc. Turn. both pieces, pin all in place.
DK; 112m per 50g ball; 100% wool
Rep Row 2 seven more times. With Yarn A and RS facing work a row of
Fasten off. dc all along the cushion joining all pieces
Tension
together, paying special attention that the
18 sts x 23 rows = 10cm measured over dc Back Panel (button band) overlapping pieces are all joined together
Work as given for buttonhole flap to ** as well, work 3 dc into each corner.
Hook used Rep Row 2 forty three times.
Fasten off.
3.5mm
Leaves (make 7)
Other supplies With C, chain 9.
2 5cm buttons Row 1: 1 dc in second ch from
tapestry needle hook, 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in
next ch, 1 dtr in next 2 ch, 1 tr in
Sizing next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 dc in
next ch. 8 sts
Complete measures 33cm square Fasten off.
Embroidery
Start crocheting With RS of front facing and B,
starting with 1st dc on the 2nd
Front row and following chart A, cross
With A, chain 61. stitch the tree design onto the
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, front of cushion using the tutorial
dc across. Turn. 60 sts on the previous page
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Rep Row 2 sixty nine times. Fasten off. Making up
Weave in all ends. Why not try?
Back Panel (buttonhole band) Using the photograph as a guide
Add this cute bird motif to one of your
With A, chain 61. sew the leaves onto cushion.
branches by giving this chart a go
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Lay the buttonhole panel flat with WS facing
dc across. Turn. 60 sts up, place the button panel with WS facing Download from www.crochetnow.co.uk

Tutorial
Chart
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Accessory
FOLK
TALES
Taking inspiration
from an
enchanted
woodland party
theme, Emma
created some
fun yet fabulous
accessories
– pretty mitts
and the most
amazing crochet
headpiece
you’ve
ever seen!
Emma Friedlander-Collins
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Accessory
Rambling Rose
Wrist Warmers
Take one simple pattern
for mitts and use your
cross-stitch skills to turn
them something special!
DK 4mm
★ Easy peasy
Yarn used
Rooster Almerino
1 ball each in Lighthouse 220 (A), Damson
214 (B), Brighton Rock 211 (C), Pier 216 (D),
Custard 210 (E), Cornish 201 (F)
About the yarn

Row 5: 2 ch, *1 dc in ch-sp, 1 ch; rep Row 41: Rep Row 6.
DK; 113m per 50g ball; 50% baby alpaca,
from * to last st, 1 dc in last st changing Fasten off.
50% Merino
to F. Turn.
Row 6: 1 ch, *1 dc in ch-sp, 1 dc in next st; Finishing
Tension rep from * across. Turn. Work cross stitch pattern into surface
20 sts x 22 rows = 10cm measured over dc Rows 7-16: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. of each wrist warmer and sew edges
Row 17: 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, dc across. together, leaving the thumb hole open.
Hook used 34 sts
4mm
Row 18: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Left
Left ht
RigRight
Row 19: 1 ch, dc across to last st, 2 dc in
last st. Turn. 35 sts Pier
Sizing Row 20: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Brighto
Custard
19x9cm Row 21: Rep Row 17. 36 sts Lightho
Row 22: Rep Row 18. Damso
Row 23: Rep Row 17. 37 sts
Start crocheting Row 24: Rep Row 18.
Row 25: Rep Row 17. 38 sts
Using A, chain 34. Row 26: Rep Row 18.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc Row 27: Rep Row 17. 39 sts
across changing to B in last st. Turn. 33 sts Row 28: Rep Row 18.
Row 2: 2 ch, *1 dc, miss 1 st, 1 ch; rep Row 29: Rep Row 17. 40 sts
from * to last st, 1 dc in last st changing Rows 30-31: Rep Row 18.
to C. Turn. Fasten off.
Row 3: 2 ch *1 dc in ch-sp, 1 ch; rep Row 32: Turn, miss 4 st and join yarn back
from * to last st, 1 dc in last st changing in, 1 ch, 31 dc. Turn. 32 sts
to D. Turn. Rows 33-38: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Row 4: 2 ch *1 dc in ch-sp, 1 ch; rep Change to D in final st of Rnd 38.
from * to last st, 1 dc in last st changing Row 39: Rep Row 2, changing to C in final st.
to E. Turn. Row 40: Rep Row 3 changing to F in final st.

Accessory
Folk Crown
Inspired by the
astonishingly gorgeous
folk headdresses of
Start crocheting
Eastern Europe,
Emma’s party headdress Azaleas (make 5) Roses (make 3 in any colours
With E, chain 7. of your choice)
is made of Row 1: 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 4 tr. Turn. Chain 82.
flowers, pompoms, Row 2: *7 ch, tr in to 3rd ch from hook, Row 1: Tr into 4th ch from hook, *miss
2 tr, dc in last 2 ch, sl st into the next st 1 st, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr]; rep from * across.
tassels and beads – along; rep from * across. Turn.
Fasten off. Row 2: [7 tr into ch-sp from previous
all the things you row] across.
could possibly need Finishing Fasten off.
Roll up to form a flower shape and use
to be happy a few stitches to secure. Use G to make Small leaves
some stamens. With C, chain 5
Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 tr.
Fasten off.
DK 4mm
Big leaves
★ Easy peasy With C, chain 8.
Rnd 1: Sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc, 1
Yarn used htr, 2 tr, 5 tr in end ch, working back up the
other side of ch, 2 tr , 1 htr, 1 dc, sl st in first
Stylecraft Classique DK st of rnd to join. Fasten off.
1 ball in 3660 White (A), 3094 Fondant (B),
3097 Leaf (C), 3672 Poppy (D), 3674 Shrimp Making up
(E), 3668 Hot Pink (F), 3662 Sunflower (G) Make five large pompoms and four small
pompoms using pompom makers or
About the yarn desired technique.
DK; 92m per 50g ball; 100% cotton Lily (make 5)
With A, chain 7. Start by snipping through the donut so
Hook used Row 1: 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 4 tr, 3 that you make an arch shape, and bind
ch. Turn completely with any colour yarn, you may
4mm Row 2: 1 dtr in first st, [2 tr in next st] like to use a yarn needle and sew the
across. Turn ends through the donut to fix in to place.
Other supplies Row 3: *7 ch, sl st in to 2nd ch from Securely attach the bound donut to the
hook, 1 dc in next, 1 htr in next, 1 tr in Alice band.
tapestry needle
next 3, miss 1 st, sl st into next st; rep
broad, plastic Alice band
from * across. Sew the large pompoms to the top of the
large hair ‘donut’
Fasten off. donut, and the smaller pompoms at each
pompom makers (optional)
end. Sew the roses to the front of the donut
Finishing and then fill all the gaps with the smaller
Sizing
Roll up to form a flower shape and use flowers and leaves. Use beads to add a
One size a few stitches to secure. Use G to make flash of sparkle on a few of the flowers, and
some stamens. add a tassel to each side.

Accessory
Don’t fancy making

the whole crown? Use
Emma’s pretty flower
patterns separately for
embellishing
other projects!

Mystery crochet-along part 11
JANE CROWFOOT’S
MYSTERY BLANKET
crochet-along
Jane Crowfoot
Sunshine & Showers

This month, Jane’s welcoming the dawn of a new spring with the
penultimate part of the crochet-along. How time flies!
Buy your kit from www.janiecrow.co.uk
Tension When thinking about the design for March

DK 4mm & 4.5mm
19 sts x 20/21 rows = 10cm measured I decided to try to crochet a design that
over dc using 4mm or 4.5mm hook looked like rabbits in the countryside. You
Yarn used
can see below my trial scraps of crochet
Stylecraft Special DK Blanket construction and can probably guess from those that
1 ball each in 1005 cream, 1023 Raspberry, I soon discovered the rabbit idea would
1027 khaki, 1063 Graphite, 1065 Meadow, The blanket is made from two strips, which make things pretty complicated (and a
1067 Grape, 1068 turquoise, 1080 Pale will be joined together later to make one bit cheesy!) so in the end I went down a
Rose, 1241 Fondant, 1078 Petrol, 1709 blanket. You need to repeat each stage little more abstract route by coming up
gold, 1711 Spice, 1712 Lime, 1722 Storm so that you have two strips of crochet with a design which I hope emulates the
Blue, 1820 Duck Egg completed to the same point at the end of idea of rabbit ears emerging from holes.
each pattern stage By changing the yarn shades used for the
Hooks used cluster stitches I hope that the pattern also
looks a little bit like crocuses and daffodils
A
4mm
fter the dull days of winter we are beginning to bloom.
4.5mm
beginning to see the promise of spring.
The days are getting a little longer and the
Other supplies garden is starting to come back to life. The
tapestry needle birds are busy building nests and there is far
more activity out in the garden.
Sizing
Although we live on the outskirts of our
Approximately 140x90cm beloved capital city we are also very close to
fields and woods, so we are lucky to see lots
of wildlife. Of course, we don’t have to go far
Sewing yarn ends in as you go along to see the evidence of urban foxes and the
makes the finishing process much easier destructive squirrels, but not far away we can
and means that you are less likely to lose also see rabbits, deer and other little furry
stitches or make errors with your tension. beings busy in the spring sunshine.
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1 2 3
4 5 6
Start crocheting changing yarn shade to Lime on the final

step of the last st, turn.
Undo stitch from holder to the point where
you can change yarn shade to turquoise on Change to 4.5mm hook.
the final step of the stitch, turn.
4 Row 75 (WS facing): Using 4.5mm
Row 70 (RS facing): Using 4.5mm hook hook and Lime 1 ch, 1 dc into st at base
and turquoise 1 ch (does not count as a of 1 ch, 2 dc into next ch sp, * miss tr3tog
st), 1 dc into each st to end changing yarn made on previous row, 3 dc into next 3 7
shade to Khaki on the final step of the last ch sp, miss tr3tog made on previous row,
st, turn. 171 sts 3 dc into next 1 ch sp; repeat from * 26
times, miss tr3tog made on previous row, ch, (counts as 1tr, 1 ch), tr3tog into next 2
Row 71: Using Khaki 1 ch (does not count 3 dc into next 3 ch sp, miss tr3tog made on ch-sp, 1 ch, * [tr3tog, 3 ch, tr3tog] into next
as a st), 1 dc into each st to end changing previous row, 2 dc into next ch sp, 1 dc into 3 ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 3 dc; repeat from * to
yarn shade to Meadow on the final step of 3rd ch of 4 ch made at beginning of last row last ch-sp, tr3tog into next 2 ch-sp, 1 ch, 1
the last st, turn. changing yarn shade to Meadow on the tr into into last st, changing yarn shade to
final step of the last st, turn. Khaki on the final step of the last st, turn.
1 Row 72: Using Meadow 1 ch (does not
count as a st), 1 dc into each st to end, turn. 5 Row 76: Using Meadow 1 ch (does not Change to 4.5mm hook.
count as a st) 1 dc into each st to end, turn.
2 Row 73 (WS facing): 1 ch (does not 171 sts 8 Row 79 (WS facing): Using 4.5mm
count as a st), 1 dc into each next 3 sts, * hook and Khaki, 1 ch (does not count as
3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc into each next 3 sts; 6 Row 77: 1 ch (does not count as a st) a st), 1 dc into st at base of 1 ch, 2 dc into
repeat from * to end changing yarn shade 1 dc into st at base of 1 ch, 2 ch, miss 2 next 1 ch-sp, * 3 ch, miss dtr3tog and 1 ch
to Graphite on the final step of the last st, sts, * 1 dc into each next 3 sts, 3 ch, miss 3 and dtr3tog made on previous row, 3 dc
turn. 28 holes made dc; repeat from * 26 times, 1 dc into each into next 3 ch-sp; repeat from * 26 times, 3
next 3 sts, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc into last st ch, miss dtr3tog and 1 ch and dtr3tog made
Change to 4mm hook. changing yarn shade to Spice on the final on previous row, 2 dc into next ch-sp, 1 dc
step of the last st, turn. into 3rd ch of 4 ch made at beginning of
3 Row 74: Using 4mm hook and last row, changing yarn shade to Fondant
Graphite 4 ch (counts as 1tr, 1 ch) * [tr3tog, Change to 4mm hook. on the final step of the last st, turn.
3 ch, tr3tog] into next ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 3
dc; repeat from * to last st, 1 tr into last st, 7 Row 78: Using 4mm hook and Spice, 4 Change to 4mm hook.
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It’s never too

late to join in!
JANE CROWFOOT’S
SUNSHINE & SHOWERS
8 9 crochet- along
Parts 1– 5
SUNSHINE AND SHOWERS

BOOK 1.indd 1
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11
10 You can buy back issues
and digital copies featuring
9 Row 80: Using 4mm hook and Fondant,
the pattern, as well as
4 ch (counts as 1tr, 1 ch), * working over last a new booklet featuring
row tr3tog into next 1 ch sp made on Row parts 1-5 of the Sunshine &
78, 3 ch, tr3tog into same ch sp, * 1 ch, miss Showers crochet-along.
3 dc, [tr3tog, 3 ch, tr3tog] into next ch sp
made on Row 78; repeat from * to last 3 sts,
1 ch, miss 2 sts, 1tr into next st changing yarn Buy them now online at
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shade to Meadow on the final step of the last
st, turn. 10
12
Change to 4.5mm hook.
11 Row 81: Using 4.5mm hook and

Meadow, 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc
Coming next time
into st at base of 1 ch, 2 dc into next ch-sp,
* miss tr3tog made on previous row, 3 dc
into into next 3 ch sp, miss tr3tog made on
previous row, 3 dc into next 1ch-sp; repeat
from * 26 times, miss tr3tog made on
previous row, 3 dc into next 3 ch sp, miss
tr3tog made on previous row, 2 dc into
next ch-sp, 1 dc into 3rd ch of 4 ch made at
beginning of last row, changing yarn shade
to turquoise on the final step of the last st,
turn. 171 sts
12 Row 82: Using turquoise, 1 ch (does

not count as a st), 1 dc into each st to end,
place last st on holder. 171 sts
Measurement: Each piece should

measure approximately 53cm from bottom The final part of your
edge x 92cm wide. Sunshine & Showers blanket!
Work another to match.
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Quick make
FOLK
GLASSES
CASE
This simple tutorial Tension
Rnd 4: Join D to any 1ch-sp, 3 ch (counts as
will help turn a block 20 sts x 10 rows = 10cm measured over tr first tr), 2 tr in same sp, *1 ch, [2 tr, 1 dtr,
2 ch, 1 dtr, 2 tr] into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 tr
design into a cute Hook used into next 1ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch,
[2 tr, 1 dtr, 2 ch, 1 dtr, 2 tr] into next 1ch-
pouch for keeping your 3.5mm
sp, 1 ch, sl st to top of beg 3 ch.
glasses, or sunglasses, Other supplies
Rnd 5: [1 ch, 1 dc into each st and sp to
corner, 2 dc into corner 2ch-sp] 4 times,
safe and sound darning needle 1 dc into each st and sp to end of rnd, sl
st to top of beg 1 ch. Fasten off.
Sizing
Colourway 2 (make 4)
DK 3.5mm One size: width 9cm, depth 22.5cm
As Colourway 1 with the following colour
sequence:
★ Easy peasy Foundation chain and Rnd 1 in D.
Start crocheting Rnd 2 in A.
Yarn used Colourway 1 (make 5) Rnd 3 in C.
With A, chain 4, sl st to first ch to form ring. Rnds 4-5 in B.
Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK1 ball
Rnd 1: 1 ch, (counts as first dc now and
each in
Grass Green 66 (A), throughout), 7 dc into ring, sl st to top of Making up
Candy Pink 12 (B), beg 1 ch to join. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Using the zipper method,
Turquoise 33 (C), Rnd 2: Join B to any dc, [6 ch, sl st in next sew the motifs together in a tube on the
Pumpkin 87 (D) dc] eight times. Fasten off. diagonal (use photo as a guide). Leave the
Rnd 3: Join C to top of any 6ch-sp, 2 ch top two edges of the top motifs unsewn.
About the yarn (counts as first htr), 2 htr in same sp, 1 ch, Fold the bottom motif up to the other
[3 htr in next 6ch-sp, 1 ch] seven times, sl side and seam to close tube. Block to
DK; 130m per 50g ball; 100% cotton st to top of beg 2 ch to join. Fasten off. dimensions given in schematic.
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Kids
Zoë Halstead
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Kids
WOOLFY
HOODY
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? When
it’s a pocketed, sleeveless jumper for
little ones this cute, not us!
Start crocheting ALL SIZES:

Super chunky Next Row: 1 ch, 14 (14, 15, 16) dc. Turn.
Back Next Row: 1 ch, 8 (8, 10, 9) dc, 2 dc in next st,
8mm, 9mm With larger hook, chain 26 (27, 29, 30) 5 (5, 4, 6) dc to end. Turn. 15 (15, 16, 17) dc
fairly loosely. Next Row: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
★ Beginner friendly Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
1 dc in each ch to end. Turn. 25 (26, 28, THIRD SIZE ONLY:
29) dc Next Row: 1 ch, 9 dc, 2 dc in next st, 6 dc.
Yarn used
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Turn. 17 dc
Sirdar Wild Rep last row until 21 (23, 26, 30) rows have
5 (5, 6, 7) balls in Snow Leopard 0407 been worked altogether. ALL SIZES:
Place markers at each end of last row. ** Work 2 (2, 3, 4) rows in dc on these 15 (15,
About the yarn Cont in dc for 16 (16, 17, 17) more rows. 17, 17) dc only.
Super chunky; 57m per 50g ball;
Shape shoulders & back neck Shape shoulder
56% nylon, 44% polyester
*** Next Row: 1 ch, 7 (7, 8, 8) dc, dc2tog. Next Row: 5 sl st, 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 10
Turn. 8 (8, 9, 9) dc (10, 12, 12) dc to end, placing a marker in
Tension Next Row: 1 ch, 4 (4, 5, 5) dc. Turn. 4 (4, the 4th (4th, 5th, 5th) st.
9 (8) sts and 12 (11) rows = 10cm 5, 5) dc Fasten off and break yarn.
measured over dc using smaller Fasten off and break yarn. ***
(larger) hook With RS facing, rejoin yarn at RH edge and With RS facing, rejoin yarn in marked st at
rep from *** to ***. centre front, rm, 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1
Hooks used dc, 2 dc in next st, 10 (10, 11, 12) dc to end.
Front Turn. 14 (14, 15, 16) dc
8mm
Work exactly as given for Back to **. Next Row: 1 ch, 14 (14, 15, 16) dc. Turn.
9mm
Cont in dc for 11 (11, 10, 10) more rows. Next Row: 1 ch, 5 (5, 4, 6) dc, 2 dc in next
st, 8 (8, 10, 9) dc to end. Turn. 15 (15, 16,
Other supplies Divide for front neck 17) dc
stitch markers FIRST & FOURTH SIZES ONLY: Next Row: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
tapestry needle Next Row: 1 ch, 9 (-, -, 11) dc, 2 dc in next
st, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st. Pm in foll st. Turn. THIRD SIZE ONLY:
Sizing 14 (-, -, 16) dc Next Row: 1 ch, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st, 9 dc.
Turn. 17 dc
18/24 months (2/3, 3/4, 4/5) years SECOND & THIRD SIZES ONLY:
designed to fit with 10-14cm positive ease Next Row: 1 ch, - (10, 11, -) dc, 2 dc in next ALL SIZES:
st, 2 dc. Pm in foll st. Turn. - (14, 15, -) dc Work 2 (2, 3, 4) rows in dc on these 15 (15,
17, 17) dc.

Kids This yarn is
easier to work with
than it looks! You can
still see the ‘core’ of the
Shape shoulder yarn through the fluff so
Next Row: 1 ch, 11 (11, 13, 13) dc, placing
you should always be
a marker in the 8th (8th, 9th, 9th) st.
Fasten off and break yarn. able to see which
stitch you are
Sew shoulder seams matching markers. working in.
Remove markers.
Hood
With larger hook and RS facing, rejoin yarn
at right front neck edge, 1 ch, work 7 (7, 8,
8) dc of right front neck, work 2 dc down
right back neck, work 7 (8, 8, 9) dc of back
neck, placing markers in first and last of
these sts, work 2 dc up left back neck, and
work 7 (7, 8, 8) dc of left front neck. Turn. 25
(26, 28, 29) dc
Next Row: 1 ch, dc across and in marked
st, move marker up, 2 dc in next st, dc
across to st before marker, 2 dc in next
st, dc in marked st and across to end.
Turn. 27 (28, 30, 31) dc
Work 1 row in dc.
Next Row: 1 ch, dc across and in marked
st, 2 dc in next st, dc across to st before
marker, 2 dc in next st, dc in marked st
and across to end. Rm. Turn. 29 (30, 32,
33) dc
Work 14 (16, 18, 20) rows in dc.
Pm in centre st (2 sts, 2 sts, st) on last row.
Shape top of hood

Next Row: 1 ch, dc across to 2 sts before
marker, dc2tog, 1 dc in marked st(s),
Ears (make 2)
With smaller hook, chain 7.
Schematic
move marker(s) up, dc2tog, dc across to Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
1 dc in each ch to end. Turn. 6 dc
21.5 (23.5, 25, 26.5) cm
end. Turn.
Rep last row 5 more times. 17 (18, 20, 21) dc Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Rep last row 3 more times.
Fold hood in half with RS tog and sl st Next Row: 1 ch, dc2tog, 2 dc, dc2tog.
seam closed. Turn. 4 dc
Next Row: 1 ch, [dc2tog] twice. Turn. 2 dc
Pocket Next Row: 1 ch, dc2tog.
With larger hook, chain 16 (18, 20, 22) Fasten off and break yarn.
fairly loosely.
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Finishing
Length 34 (36, 40, 44) cm
1 dc in each ch to end. Turn. 15 (17, 19, Weave in all ends.

21) dc Place pocket centrally on front
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. approximately 5.5 (6, 7, 8) cm up from the
Rep last row 5 more times. bottom edge and pin in place. Sew bottom,
Row 8: 3 sl st, 1 ch, dc2tog, 7 (9, 11, 13) dc, straight side and top edges of pocket to
dc2tog. Turn. 9 (11, 13, 15) dc front neatly.
Row 9: 1 ch, dc2tog, 5 (7, 9, 11) dc, dc2tog. With right sides together, matching
Turn. 7 (9, 11, 13) dc markers, sew or crochet side seams from
Work 5 (5, 7, 7) rows in dc. markers down to bottom edge.
Fasten off and break yarn. Sew bottom edges of ears, curving slightly,
to top of hood in positions as shown. 31 (33, 35, 36) cm
Block garment to dimensions as given. Total chest 62 (66, 70, 72) cm

A I R E VA L L E Y
Essential DK
7 5 % W O O L · 2 5 % N Y L O N
MACHINE
WASHABLE
CROCHETED IN AIRE VALLEY ESSENTIAL DK

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Scarf
Viktoria Gogolak
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Scarf
BOHEMIAN Row 9: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, *1 tr, 1 tr

in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr; rep
DIAMOND STOLE
from * across to last st, 1 tr, turn. 41 tr
Row 10: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr,
[1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1
tr] three times, *5 ch, miss 4 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr
in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1
tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] 3 times; rep from *
once. Turn. 36 tr
Row 11: 2 ch, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr
in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] 3 times, *4 ch, miss 2
This gorgeous shade of tr; rep from * to end. Turn. 14 3tr-groups tr, 1 tr in next 5ch-sp, 4 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr,
Row 3: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1
variegated yarn is perfect in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 5 ch, miss 4 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] twice; rep from
for adding a little boho tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, *[1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 * once, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr. Turn. 31 tr
tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] 3 times, 5 ch, Row 12: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr,
style to your wardrobe miss 4 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr; rep [1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1
from * once, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr. Turn. tr] twice, *5 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr in next 4ch-
32 tr sp, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 4ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 2 tr,
Row 4: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1
4-ply 3.25mm 4 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr in next 5ch-sp, 4 ch, tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr; rep from *
miss 2 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, *[1 once, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-
★ Beginner friendly ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] sp, 1 tr. Turn. 30 tr
twice, 4 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr in next 5ch-sp, Row 13: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, [1 tr, 1 tr in
Yarn used 4 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr] twice, *1
tr; rep from * once. Turn. 27 tr tr, 2 tr in next 5ch-sp, 4 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 4
Stylecraft Head over Heels Row 5: 2 ch, 1 tr, 5 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr in ch, miss 1 tr, 2 tr in next 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch,
2 balls in Olympus 3102 next 4ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 4ch-sp, 5 miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch,
Get 15% off at www.blacksheepwools. ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr, *1 tr in 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 miss 1 tr; rep from * once, 1 tr, 1 tr in next
com with code HOH15 by 17/04/17 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr. Turn. 31 tr
5 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr in next 4ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 Row 14: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr,
About the yarn tr in next 4ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 tr; rep 1 ch, miss 1 tr, [1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1
4-ply; 400m per 100g ball; from * once. Turn. 23 tr tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr] twice, 1 tr, 2 tr in next
75% Superwash wool, 25% nylon Row 6: 2 ch, 1 tr, 2 tr in next 5 ch-sp, 4 ch, 4ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 1 tr, 2 tr in next 4ch-sp,
miss 1 tr, 1 tr, miss 1 tr, 4 ch, 2 tr in next 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, [1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-
Tension 5ch-sp, 1 tr, *1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr] twice, 1 tr, 2 tr in
next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 2 tr next 4ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 1 tr, 2 tr in next
23 sts x 10 rows = 10cm measured over tr in next 5ch-sp, 4 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, miss 1 4ch-sp, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in
tr, 4 ch, 2 tr in next 5ch-sp, 1 tr; rep from next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] 3 times. Turn. 36 tr
Hook used * once. Turn. 27 tr Row 15: 2 ch, *1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1
Row 7: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 2 tr tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] 3 times, 1 ch, miss
3.25mm or size need to achieve tension
in next 4ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 1 tr, 2 tr in next 1 tr, 1 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in next 5ch-sp;
4ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, *1 tr in rep from * once, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, [1 tr,
Sizing
next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr] 3
23x142cm in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, times, 1 tr. Turn. 41 tr
2 tr in next 4ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 1 tr, 2 tr in Row 16: 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr,
next 4ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr; rep *1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1
Start crocheting from * once. Turn. 32 tr tr; rep from * across. Turn. 14 3tr-groups
Chain 57. Row 8: 2 ch, *1 tr, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, Rep rows 3-16 until you reach the
1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in next desired length.
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, tr 5ch-sp, [1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in Final Row: Tr in each st and sp across.
across. Turn. 55 tr next 1ch-sp**] twice, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 tr; Edging Rnd: Dc evenly around, placing
Row 2: 2 ch (does not count as a st now rep from * twice ending last rep at **, 1 3 dc in each row edge. Fasten off. Add
and throughout), 3 tr, *1 ch, miss 1 tr, 3 tr. Turn. 14 3tr-groups fringe in every 4th dc of short edges.
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The best way to discover a new yarn is to give it a squish at your
local yarn shop. Here are some of our new favourites going into
spring, and where you can shop local to buy them
1 Stylecraft Sundae
Already a staple favourite for spring/summer,
Stylecraft is introducing two new, fresh
shades to the range, including Coconut Ice 2
and Strawberry Dream. A 50% cotton to
acrylic blend makes this yarn cool and light
weight, without sacrificing its versatility and
washability. Tonal shades make this ideal for
relaxed jumpers and projects with delicate
textures. Available on 100g balls from your
local Stylecraft stockist.
3
Wendy Pixile Sirdar Snuggly
A beautifully soft and light yarn
which is ideal for layering all
Crofter Chunky
year round! Wendy has brought Although a chunky yarn, this 55% nylon
out new shades and pattern and 45% acrylic blend is one of our
leaflets in this line, that include desired choices for this month. The self-
6034, a cushion and blanket patterning yarn will make fun blankets and
combo that uses pops of colour throws for little ones to keep them warm
to highlight the fun flower on cooler nights or during those April
details, a perfect make while showers. New shades are a mixture of
we transition to spring! This DK exciting brights and traditional blues and
yarn is 100% acrylic and makes pinks which will suit every new family. As
it easy to wash and care for, an added bonus, the yarn is light enough
and at 100g balls it’s a great to crochet with even in the warmer
value buy too. Get yours from months. Available from your local
your local Wendy stockist. Sirdar stockist.
CN12 P60 YARN NEWS.indd 60 31/01/2017 14:43

James C Brett Yarn Stockists
Cotton On Ammonite Yarns,
Pontyclun
Cotton On is a great choice for lightweight
projects like summer tops, baby garments, 1, 3
4 and more. You get the feel of cotton without
the price with this choice as the blend
of 50% cotton to acrylic is soft, machine
Avicraft Wool,
Kent
washable, and very easy to crochet with!
This DK yarn comes in a whopping 26 5
shades so you are sure to find something to
suit your next project, so make sure you get Bella Knit,
yours from your local James C Brett stockist.
Northamptonshire
1, 2, 3, 4
The Cheap Shop,
Essex
6
5 Keen Hands,
North Yorkshire
King Cole Fashion 1, 4, 5
Aran Combo Kimberleys Krafts,
A fantastic addition to the popular Fashion Greater Manchester
Aran range is the Fashion Aran Combo; a 30%
wool and 70% premium acrylic blend that
4
comes in eight beautiful marl effect shades. The Knitter’s Attic,
It’s a slightly heavier weight than you might Suffolk
think to use moving into spring, but the colour
palette certainly works all year round and 4, 6
would make a cosy cardigan for cool spring
evenings, or a vest when you need just a Outback Yarns,
little extra layering. 100g balls come with a Dumfries and Galloway
generous yardage, making this a great buy!
Get yours from your local King Cole stockist.
6
Stash Fine Yarns,
Bradford
6
6 Debbie Bliss Baby
Thread Bear,
Surrey
2
Cashmerino Tonals The Wool Cabin,
An addition to the ever-popular Baby Clacton-on-Sea
Cashmerino range comes the new Cashmerino
Tonals from Debbie Bliss. This collection comes 1
in soft shades that subtly fade from light to dark.
This yarn is beautifully soft and gentle against The Wool Cabin,
the skin, ideal for newborns up to adults. The Frinton-on-Sea
55% wool, 33% acrylic and 12% cashmere blend
is machine washable and the tension matches
2, 5
its Eco Baby range, which really opens up the Yankee Yarns,
pattern potential of this yarn. Available from Nottinghamshire
your local Debbie Bliss stockist.
1
CN12 P60 YARN NEWS.indd 61 31/01/2017 14:43

Wensleydale
sheep fibre is the
perfect base for
dyeing, giving intense,
vibrant colour in
the finished
skein of yarn
Zoë Potrac
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THE YARN Taster
Try out something new with a fun mini-project – this time, Zoë
Potrac puts West Yorkshire Spinners new Wensleydale Gems
collection through its paces with a pretty headband
Row 3: 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc, 1 RtrF, 3 dc, 1

DK 3.5mm Special stitches
R5tr-clF: [Yrh, insert hook around the post R5tr-clF, 3 dc, 1 Rtrf, 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
Row 5: 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 2 dc, 1 RtrF, 5 dc, 1
★ Beginner friendly of the dc 2 rows directly below, yrh, pul,
RtrF, 2 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
yrh, draw through 2 loops] 5 times, draw
through all 6 loops on hook with MC. Row 7: 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 3 dc, 1 RtrF, 3 dc, 1
Yarn used RtrF, 3 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
Note: Cables are made using the RtrF Row 9: 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 4 dc, 1 RtrF, 1 dc, 1
West Yorkshire Spinners 100%
stitch. While working Row 3, the RtrF is RtrF, 4 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
Wensleydale Gems
worked around the dc from Row 1 which is Row 11: (This is the row where the cables
1 ball each in Zircon (MC), Ecru (CC)
directly below. cross over) 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 4 dc, miss 1
RtrF, 1 RtrF around next RtrF, 1 dc, 1 RtrF
About the yarn After this, each RtrF will always be worked around missed RtrF, 4 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
DK; 225m per 100g skein; 100% into the RtrF 2 rows below which will be Row 13: 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 3 dc, 1 RtrF, 3 dc, 1
British Wensleydale easy to spot, and this is what makes the RtrF, 3 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
cables criss-cross diagonally. Row 15: 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 2 dc, 1 RtrF, 5 dc, 1
Tension RtrF, 2 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
Work all raised sts in CC, and all other sts Row 17: 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 7 dc, 1
20 sts x 20 rows = 10cm measured over dc in MC. RtrF, 1 dc, 1 RtrF, 1dc.
Hook used Start crocheting Repeat rows 2-17 five more times. Fasten
3.5mm off. Stitch the two ends of the headband
With MC, chain 16. together to form a circle.
Sizing Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 15dc.
Row 2 & all even rows: 15 dc.
One size fits average head (about 48.5cm)
Chart 17
16
15
14
Pick up some West Yorkshire 13
12
Spinners 100% Wensleydale 11
Gems at the following stockists: 10
9
Outback Yarns, 8
7
Dumfries and Galloway 6
ch
5
dc
Wiseheart Studio, RtrF
4
3
Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire 2
1
5trcl
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There is a jam-packed workshop schedule at Ammonite Yarns,
Pontyclun, throughout 2017, all taught by resident expert Gaelle Henriet.
Check out the below and visit www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk to
keep up to date with everything going on.
3rd, 10th & 17th March – Beyond Beginner’s Crochet Course £35
Builds on the Beginner’s course if taken, otherwise the course is
easy for intermediate level crocheters, 1-3pm.
8th April – Simple Basket £35

Make a basket and learn new techniques along the way in three simple
steps: create a flat circle, build the sides (with extra texture) and make
the handles, 10am-2pm.
6th May – Cablework £25

Cables are not only a knitting technique! You can also make beautiful
cablework in crochet, find out how on this course, 10am-1pm.
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Pick your
project
Based on North Street in
Morecambe, Crochet Design
puts on a host of one-day
workshops that are designed
for up to eight people to
ensure maximum teaching
attention, where attendees will
have access to old copies of
books and magazines! Make
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co.uk to find out more.
1st March – Your crochet needs £52

Suitable for all levels, from beginners through to experts.
State what you need from the day when registering,
money-back guarantee if your need is not met!
1st & 2nd April – Weekend of Crochet £120

Suitable for all levels, from beginners through to experts,
covering textured Tunisian, decorative joins, Polish star
stitch and colour balance. Pauline Turner demonstrates
each technique. Attendees can practise or watch and
Felt and fibres
This weaving and textile art studio and
continue with own work, light lunches are included.
yarn shop was opened in November 2016
in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, by mother
and daughter team Kate and Annie. The
team cares about where its yarn comes
from and is always striving to improve
its knowledge and skills. There are many
events to look forward to in the coming
months, just check out these below or
visit www.wiseheartstudio.com
12th March
Wet felting with Linda Moss £50
This can be booked as a standalone
workshop or combined with the Felt
Creations workshop, no experience
needed, 10am-4.30pm.
Silver linings 9th April

Felt Creations £40
For anyone interested in locally produced independent Follow up to Wet Felting. If booking the
yarn, including handspun yarn from Northumberland course as a standalone workshop, then
and the Scottish borders, Fine Fettle Yarns in Felton, students will need to have a previously
Morpeth, has suppliers from the area, including Barefoot finished piece of felt with them, no
Yarns, Whistlebare and more. Situated within a gallery with experience needed, 10am-4.30pm.
eight artists’ studios, owner Judith has collaborated with
Cheryl Jackson, a textile artist, print maker and crocheter,
30th April
on a workshop entitled Crochet for Knitters: Joining and
Woollen Spinner £50
Finishing. It’s taking place on 13th May, so book your place
Learn the technique of woollen spinning
at www.finefettlefibres.uk and make sure to check out
under the expert tuition of Scott Moss of
the other regular events taking place!
Brookfold Handspun Yarns, for confident
Spinners, 10am-4.40pm.
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THE
YARN
REVIEW
CN12 P68 Yarn Review.indd 68 31/01/2017 14:49

With spring in the air, it’s time to start hooking cotton – the perfect fibre for
warmer months! We’ve crocheted some delightful butterflies to put the yarn
to the test in durability, colour and finish
SIRDAR TOSCANA ERIKA KNIGHT DEBBIE BLISS SITA

DK; 212m per 100g ball; GOSSYPIUM COTTON DK; 115m per 50g ball;
100% cotton DK; 100m per 50g ball; 45% silk, 40% cotton,
100% cotton 15% polyamide
Sirdar has a long tradition of successful,
staple yarn and new for spring 2017 is We can’t help but fall in love with a At first look, Sita, the new silk and cotton
Toscana DK, a beautifully phased colour- sumptuously soft yarn, and Gossypium blend from Debbie Bliss, is a fun and
effect yarn. As soon as you pick up a Cotton is certainly one of the softest cotton cheerful choice, which was only confirmed
ball of Toscana you will appreciate the yarns we have ever hooked with – once as we started to work with it. The soft,
weight of the fibre that really tells you a we managed to stop squishing the ball that smooth texture from the silk blended
lot about the quality of this 100% cotton. is. It is lighter than other selections on the through really gives the other yarns this
It has a tight twist that makes it difficult market with a slightly looser twist (watch month a run for their money. You will get
to split while crocheting, something a lot out for splitting if your crochet is usually more yardage for your money with Sita as
of people can have a problem with when quite tight), but it still feels just as strong it is so lightweight, which may tempt you to
using cotton, and results in a really strong as any other choice. Breathable and very pay a little extra for the luxury. Even though it
yarn. None of this takes away from the soft to the touch when worked up, this is isn’t as heavy as the other cottons reviewed
soft, smooth feel however which indicates really ideal for every project, from blankets this time you still finish with a lovely and
another strong seller from Sirdar. The stitch and toys to adult garments. The ball band natural drape so it will hang nicely off the
definition is also very impressive, which even specifies how ideal Gossypium is for body if used for a cardigan, or across a chair
better shows off the colour effect running hypoallergenic skin; this is something we if a blanket. Sita is particularly smooth to
through the yarn. would expect from most cottons but it is work with where cottons can be a little rigid
reassuring to have confirmation of this and is perfect for someone who shies away
Colour choices? when crocheting for little ones. from cotton but still wants to crochet in the
Shades reviewed – Arezzo 113, Porto warmer months.
Azzurro 114, Val D’Orcia 115 Colour choices?
You won’t find any solids in Toscana DK, Shades reviewed – Pretty 507, Gift 503, Colour choices?
which is one of the defining features of Steve 505 Shades reviewed – Apple 05, Poppy 08,
this new yarn. The subtle colours of the Subdued solids make up the eight shades Fuchsia 09
six available shades hang around a palette available, offering a toned-down version Typical of Debbie Bliss yarn, the 12 shades
that is reasonably pastel inspired. This gives of what can often be a very bright fibre to to choose from are easily the brightest of
finished items a subtle, luxurious sheen. work with. Garments and accessories made the bunch this time, with some appearing
And if you want something a little more with Gossypium will have a much broader almost neon without being garish: a
dramatic, Val D’Orcia incorporates a little appeal where brighter colours might not delicate line to walk. Great for accessories
more variety than the other shades. All be ideal, and will effortlessly fit into any and blankets, teens and younger adults are
shades come together very nicely to give a spring wardrobe. guaranteed to fall in love, as is anyone who
hint of colour in what could be traditionally is young at heart.
‘plain’ patterns. Value for money?
Traditionally a little pricier, at £3.95 from Value for money?
Value for money? Fine Fettle Fibres in Northumberland per For £9.95 from Stash Fine Yarns in
You get value for your money in terms of 50g, this Erika Knight remains on par with Bradford, this is a great purchase for a silk
reasonable yardage, beautiful colours its counterparts this month, with more and cotton blend and will suit such a variety
and all natural fibres at £5.99 from variety of colour than Toscana. of projects that you certainly get a lot for
www.blacksheepwools.com your money.

Red Admiral
Use your favourite
spring colours to
create a fun and
bright butterfly for a
child’s room or to sew
onto a cushion
DK 3mm Start crocheting 2nd pair of wings

With WS facing, join A in 5 ch ring and work
★ Quick and fun First Pair of Wings rows 1-3 as first pair of wings.
With Colour A, make 5 ch, join with sl st Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc in htr, 1 tr in next tr, [1 tr,
into a ring. 1 dtr, 1 tr] in next tr, 2 dc in next tr, 1 dc
Yarn used Row 1 (WS): 3 ch, 4 tr in ring. 5 sts. in next htr, sl st under 3 strands of next
DK weight yarn as overleaf Row 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in each of next 3 tr, 1 tr htr, 1 dc in next tr, 2 dc in each of next 2
in three colours in top ch of 3 ch working last wrap with tr, 1 dc in htr, sl st in 1 ch.
Colour B. 8 sts Fasten off.
Hook used Row 3: With B, 1 ch, 1 htr in next tr, 3 tr in
next tr, 1 htr in each of next 2 tr, 3 tr in Body
3mm next tr, 1 htr in next tr, 1 dc in top ch of 3 With A, make 10 ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next
ch working last wrap with Colour C. 12 sts ch, 1 ch, sl st in each of remaining 7 ch.
Sizing Row 4: With C, 1 ch, 1 dc in htr, 2 dc in Fasten off.
6cm wide each of next 2 tr, 1 dc in next tr, ss under
3 strands of next htr, 1 dc in next htr, 2 dc Join wings in centre and stitch body over
in next tr, [1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr] in next tr, 1 tr in join. Weave in ends to finish.
next tr, 1 dc in htr, ss in 1 ch.
Fasten off.
About the book Charts
sl st
ch
dc
200 Fun Things to Crochet, by htr
Lesley Stanfield & Betty Barnden
£14.99, Search Press tr
www.searchpress.com
dtr

Let’s
Talk Shop!
Stash Fine Yarns
West Yorkshire
This month we spoke with Stephanie who as they come in each season. I still feel the need to stroke every
one! And it’s lovely to meet customers in the shop – it’s a great
runs one of the largest independent yarn
opportunity to chat, tell our crafting stories and generally share our
retailers in the UK. We went behind the crochet and knitting experiences, the good and the bad.
scenes to find out more about what makes
a yarn shop owner tick What can crochet enthusiasts expect to find at the shop?
We offer a huge array of fine yarn from our mill shop in Ashfield
Works. We are proud of the wonderful yarn we stock – we really
Hi Stephanie, how are you today and what’s going do have something for every project, knitting and crochet. We
on at the shop? stock collections of yarn and patterns from all over the world, from
This is a very exciting time for us at Stash Fine Yarns as we are colourful cottons to soft baby cash Merino, with ethically sourced
currently expanding the shop! We are looking forward to stocking and thoughtfully crafted yarn from such brands as Juniper Moon
the latest yarns and designs for the coming spring/summer season. and Noro. Of course Debbie Bliss and Sirdar remain ever popular
This means we can also offer some great clearance yarn! So there with our customers, and we’re proud to say that we stock the
is plenty of shelf stacking, moving yarn and rearranging going on. biggest selection of Debbie Bliss in the area. So for those who love
to see, touch and experience their yarn, drop in and see us.
What was the first thing that you ever hooked?
I used to love to watch my nan crochet as a child; there is many a Finally, is there anything particularly exciting coming up
time I wish she was still here to answer (and fix) my many crochet that you think our readers should know about?
dilemmas. I know it isn’t probably the most fashionable answer, but We are hoping to run a series of workshops from the shop in
I can still remember the very first doily I crocheted. In fact I think it Thornton in the next few months – it is something we’ve been
still lives somewhere in my mum’s house under a house plant! meaning to get up and running for some time. We’ll be promoting
these on our website, Facebook page and in the shop – so please
What’s the story behind Stash Fine Yarns? keep an eye out.
Some of your readers might remember Stash Fine Yarns in
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in November 2015 and we are keen to keep up the Stash tradition Ashfield Works, Thornton, Bradford,
of offering everyone a warm welcome, friendly service and having West Yorkshire BD13 3PN
a wonderful range of yarn.
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BOHUS
JACQUARD
RUG
Jacinta Bowie
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Chart
Some fun colourwork
teamed with chunky
T-shirt yarn makes for
a bright rug or bath
mat that’s perfect for
pattern lovers
Super chunky 10mm
★ Beginner friendly
Yarn used
Hooked Ribbon XL
1 spool in Lipstick red (MC), Sea Blue
(CC2), Bubble Gum (CC3), 2 spools in
Lemon yellow (CC1)
About the yarn

Super chunky; 120m per 250g spool; 80%
recycled cotton, 20% other recycled fibres
Tension
10 dc x 9 rows per 10 cm colourwork patt
Hook used
10mm
Sizing
One size 62x98cm
The yarns not in use are carried under the Row 1: Dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc into
colour being worked and trapped under the each ch to end. Turn, break off yarn
stitch. This creates the corded effect similar leaving a 15 cm tail. 59 dc
This sturdy and flat textile to the Irish crochet cording. The advantage Rows 2-4: With CC1, ch 1, dc to end, turn.
is a thicker fabric more suited to a rug and Row 5: With CC2, ch 1, dc to end, turn.
makes it fit for purpose the fabric is totally double sided. When Row 6: With CC1 and joining in CC3 at
creating an anti-slip quality changing over to a new colour pull through the beg of the row catching the unused
the new colour in the next stitch and cut off colour in each st under the st being
and it will be happy to be a tail of about 15cm, leaving a tail the same worked, follow the chart for pattern
washed in the machine, lengthen the new colour. These can be placement. It’s important to catch the
woven in with the crochet hook at the end unused colour in at the beg of the row for
making it a great option of the work along the corded effect to finish the evenness of the fabric.
as a bath mat or for the piece safely and neatly. Continue to work from chart following
colour placement as shown.
chilling on the beach Start crocheting After the 85th row of chart has been
worked weave in the ends at least 8cm into
Using MC chain 60. the work and trim the ends neatly.
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Cardigan
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Cardigan
FOLK GARDEN
Next Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into each tr to last 3
tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into last tr, turn. 13 (17, 21,
24, 28) tr
FOR 4TH & 5TH SIZES ONLY:

Next Row: 2 ch, tr2tog, 1 tr into each 3 tr,
CARDIGAN
tr2tog, 1 tr into last tr, turn. (23, 27) tr
FOR ALL SIZES:

Work 4 (4, 4, 3, 4) rows more without
shaping. Fasten off.
Back
With RS facing, using 5mm hook, miss 8 tr
from Right Front, rejoin yarn to next tr and
We loved this design from Noro’s new work 2 ch, tr2tog, 1tr into each of next 55
(63, 71, 81, 89) tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into next tr,
crochet collection so much we had to turn. 59 (67, 75, 85, 93) tr
feature it in this issue! Next Row: 2 ch, tr2tog, 1 tr into each tr to
last 3 tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into last tr, turn. 57
(65, 73, 83, 91) tr
Start crocheting Rep last row 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) times more. 53
DK 4mm, 5mm (61, 69, 77, 85) tr
Bodice Work 10 (12, 14, 15, 16) rows more without
★★ Adventurous Worked in one piece to armholes. shaping. Fasten off.
Using 5mm hook, chain 134 (150, 166,
Yarn used 186, 202). Left Front
Foundation Row (RS): 1 tr into 3rd ch With RS facing, using 5mm hook, miss 8 tr
Noro Silk Garden Lite from hook, 1 tr into each ch to end, turn. from Back, rejoin yarn to next tr and work
8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls in Col 2129 133 (149, 165, 185, 201) tr 2 ch, tr2tog, 1 tr.
Row 1: 2 ch (counts as 1tr), 1 tr into each tr into each of next 25 (29, 33, 38, 42) tr, turn.
About the yarn to end, turn. 27 (31, 35, 40, 44) tr
DK; 125m per 50g ball; 10% wool, Rep Row 1 six times more. Next Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into each tr to last 3
45% Mohair, 45% silk Divide for Back and Fronts. tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into last tr, turn. 26 (30, 34,
Next Row: 2 ch, 1t r into each of next 24 39, 43) tr
(28, 32, 37, 41) tr, tr2tog, 1tr into next tr, Work 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) rows dec 1 st at armhole
Tension
turn. 27 (31, 35, 40, 44) tr edge in every row. 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) tr
16 sts x 8 rows = 10cm measured over Work 2 (4, 6, 7, 7) rows more
patt on 5mm hook Right Front without shaping.
Next Row: 2 ch, tr2tog, 1 tr into each tr to
Hooks used end, turn. 26 (30, 34, 39, 43) tr Shape neck
Work 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) rows dec 1 st at armhole Next Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into each tr to last 10
5mm, 4mm
edge in every row. 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) tr (10, 10, 11, 11) tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into next tr,
Work 2 (4, 6, 7, 7) rows more turn. 16 (20, 24, 27, 31) tr
Sizing without shaping. Next Row: 2 ch, tr2tog, 1 tr into each tr to
XS (S, M, L, XL) end, turn. 15 (19, 23, 26, 30) tr
To Fit Bust Shape neck Next Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into each tr to last 3
71- 76 (81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117) cm Next Row: Sl st to 8th (8th, 8th, 9th, 9th) tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into last tr, turn. 14 (18, 22,
Actual Measurement tr, 2 ch (counts as 1tr), tr2tog, 1tr into 25, 29) tr
86 (96, 106, 119, 129) each tr to end. 16 (20, 24, 27, 31) tr Next Row: 2 ch, tr2tog, 1 tr into each tr to
Full Length (approximately) Next Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into each tr to last 3 end, turn. 13 (17, 21, 24, 28) tr
64 (66, 68, 70, 72) cm tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into last tr, turn. 15 (19, 23, For 4th and 5th sizes only.
Sleeve Length 26, 30) tr Next Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into each tr to last 3
43 (46, 46, 47, 48) cm Next Row: 2 ch, tr2tog, 1 tr into each tr to tr, tr2tog, 1 tr into last tr, turn. (23, 27) tr
end, turn. 14 (18, 22, 25, 29) tr

Cardigan
FOR ALL SIZES: tr2tog, 1 tr into next tr, turn. 41 (43, 47,
Work 4 (4, 4, 3, 4) rows more without 51, 53) tr
shaping. Fasten off. Work 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) rows dec 1 st at
each end of every row. 17 (17, 17, 19,
Skirt 19) sts
With RS facing, using 4mm hook, work 129 Fasten off.
(141, 165, 189, 201) dc evenly along lower
edge of bodice. Neckband
Change to 5mm and continue as follows: Join shoulder seams. With RS facing, using
Next Row: 4 ch (counts at 1 tr, 2 ch) 1 dc 4mm hook, work 17 (17, 17, 17, 19) dc
into same dc on which 1 ch stands, miss evenly along right side of neck, 27 (27, 27,
1 dc, 1 dc into next dc, *5 ch, miss 3 dc, 29, 29) dc evenly from back of neck and 17
1 dc into next dc; rep from * to last 2 dc, (17, 17, 17, 19)dc evenly along left side of
2 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 tr into last dc, turn. neck. 61 (61, 61, 63, 67) dc, turn.
Row 1: 1 ch, 1 dc into same tr on which Next Row: 1 ch (counts as 1dc), 1 dc into
1 ch stands, miss 2ch-sp, *7 tr into next each dc to end, turn.
5ch-sp 1 dc into next 5ch-sp, 5 ch, 1 dc Next Row: 1ch (counts as 1dc), 1 dc into
into next 5ch-sp; rep from * to last 5 ch-
sp, and 2ch-sp, 7 tr into next ch-sp, miss
each dc to end.
Working from left to right work 1dc into
Why not try?
Here’s another pattern from the new
2ch-sp, 1dc into 2nd of 4 ch, turn. each dc to end. Fasten off.
Row 2: 4 ch, *1 dc into 2nd tr of 7tr-group, Noro collection! Find it at your local
5 ch, miss 3 tr, 1 dc into next tr, 5 ch, 1 dc Right Front Border Designer Yarns stockist
onto next 5ch-sp, 5 ch; rep from * to last With RS facing, using 4mm hook,
7tr-group, 1 dc into 2nd tr of 7tr-group, 5 commencing at lower edge of Right Front,
ch, miss 3 tr, 1 dc into next tr, 2 ch, miss work 71 dc evenly along side edge of Skirt Left Front Border
1 tr, 1 tr into last dc, turn. to first dc row, 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) dc evenly With RS facing, using 4mm hook,
Rows 1 and 2 set patt. along remainder of front edge and 3 dc commencing at top of Neckband, work 3dc
Cont in patt until Skirt measures 36cm, evenly along Neckband. 95 (97, 99, 101, evenly along Neckband, 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)
ending with Row 1 of patt. Fasten off. 103) dc dc evenly to first dc row and 71 dc evenly
Next Row: 1 ch (counts as 1dc), 1 dc into along side edge of Skirt. 95 (97, 99, 101,
Sleeves (make 2) each dc to end, turn. 103) dc
With RS facing, using 4mm hook, chain 38 Next Row: 1 ch, 1 dc into each of next Next Row: 1 ch (1ch counts as 1 dc), 1 dc
(38, 40, 42, 44). 70 dc, 2 ch, miss 2 dc, [1 dc into each of into each dc to end, turn.
Foundation Row: 1 ch, 1 dc into each ch next 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) dc, 2 ch, miss 2 dc] Rep last row 3 times more. Fasten off.
to end, turn. 37 (37, 39, 41, 43) dc twice, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, turn.
Row 1: 1 ch, (counts as 1dc), 1 dc into Next Row: 1 ch, 1 dc into next dc, 2 dc Making up
each dc to end, turn. into next 2ch-sp, [1 dc into each of next Fold Sleeves in half lengthways then
Rep Row 1 four times more. 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) dc, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp] placing folds to shoulder seams, sew
Change to 5mm hook. twice, 1 dc into each dc to end, turn. Sleeves in position. Join Sleeve seams.
Next Row (RS): 2 ch, (counts as 1 tr), * 1 tr Next Row: 1 ch, 1 dc into each dc to end. Sew on buttons. Pin out garment to Actual
into next dc; rep from * to end, turn. Fasten off. Measurement cover with damp cloth and
Next Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into each tr to leave for 24 hours. See ball band for
end, turn. care instructions.
Last row sets patt.
Inc Row: 2 ch, 1 tr into same tr on which 2
ch stands, 1 tr into each tr to last tr, 2 tr
into last tr, turn. 39 (39, 41, 43, 45) tr
Lacy but cosy, this cardigan is the perfect garment for
Working in tr (throughout) work 24 (21, 24,
27, 27) rows inc 1 st at each end of 4th
spring – why not try these shades from Beckside Yarns,
(3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd) and every foll 4th (3rd, Clapham, Lancaster?
3rd, 3rd, 3rd) row. 51 (53, 57, 61, 63) tr
Cont without shaping until Sleeve
measures 43 (46, 46, 47, 48) cm, ending
with a WS row.
Shape sleeve top

Next Row: Sl st to 5th tr, 2 ch (counts as
1r), tr2tog, 1 tr into each tr to last 7 tr, 2112 2118 2161

The book club
Each month, we’re expanding our literary horizons with a new yarn classic.
This month, we’re keeping it simple with the new Simple Chic Crochet
book from the duo behind Mrs Moon
S
usan Ritchie and Karen Miller may As you may know, Mrs Moon has its own
be better known by the moniker of yarn range, which while gorgeous, has a
their online yarn shop Mrs Moon, but price tag on the more expensive end of
the duo are fast carving themselves the yarn scale – however, this book isn’t
out a name as designers in the world of just a collection to showcase this yarn.
book publishing. This follow-up to their While there are plenty of chunky projects
first book Simple Chic Knits sees them turn using the gorgeous Plump and the rest of
their talent into our hook-y world, and we its yarn range, there are other yarns used
couldn’t be happier. throughout, ranging from essentials like Rico
to more intriguing yarn-y choices such as
What’s so great about these books is Sweet Georgia and Blue Sky Fibers.
that the designers realise that ‘simple’
doesn’t need to mean the same as basic While the garments featured in the
– ensuring there are plenty of patterns book are fun in their own way, not all of
inside which, while ascribing to their them dispel the myth that crocheting
stylishly understated aesthetic, still provide for your wardrobe ends with clunky and
something interesting and different. The shapeless results. It’s the homewares,
distinction between style and crochet simple accessories and makes for children
competency level means that the right which really get us excited in Simple Chic
stitch is used for the right project – making Crochet. The light, bright colour palette
a book that while suitable for beginners, and stripped-back style lends itself
isn’t limited to appealing to just them. perfectly to these ideas, whether it’s a
cuddly cowl, retro-inspired cushion or
Take a look at the pretty Waterfall Scarf even a fun toy owl, made using shell stitch.
here for an example of something a little
bit more original with a combination The cover, perhaps, doesn’t do the
of just a few stitches, while the project book justice, showcasing a basic granny
we’ve chosen to feature this issue, the square cushion which may put off more
Deep Chevron Baby Blanket, produces the experienced crocheters, but give it a flick
classic chevron style we all know and love, through before you put it back on the shelf,
while giving it a tiny twist to make for a and we think you’re sure to be charmed by
new, more exciting pattern. what’s inside.

Turn over for more!
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The book club
About the book

Simple Chic Crochet by
Susan Ritchie and Karen
Miller of Mrs Moon, published
by CICO Books (£12.99)
Photography by Penny
Wincer © CICO Books
DEEP CHEVRON
BABY BLANKET

The book club
This pretty pattern puts 3 ch, you should be at ** in the patt, [1 tr, 2: The [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] groups are now
1 ch, 1 tr] into 3rd ch from end, miss 1 ch, worked into the ch 1 space within each
a twist on a classic for a 1 tr into last ch, turn. group (from 2 rows below), NOT into the ch
fun project that’s a little Row 2: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr], miss first 1 space between groups.
group from row 1, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into
bit more challenging first ch 1 space between last two groups Row 3: Join B, 3 ch (counts as 1 tr], miss
of row 1, *1 ch, miss next group, [1 tr, first group from row 1 and ch 1 space,
than a basic chevron 1 ch, 1 tr] into next ch 1 space between work a group in ch 1 space within second
groups, 1 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, group, *1 ch, work another group into
1 ch, 1 tr] into 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss next next group from row 1, 1 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1
Aran 4.5mm group from row 1, work [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into 3ch-sp from
into next ch 1 space between groups, 1 row 2, 1 ch, work a group into next group
Yarn used ch, miss next group from row 1, work [1 from row 1, 1 ch, work a group into next
Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into next ch 1 space, **do group,**do not 1 ch, miss decrease
1 skein each in Sleet 635 (A), Drift 614 (B), not 1 ch, miss the decrease group from group from row 1, work a group into foll
Shell 606 (C), Pink Parfait 642 (D) and row 1, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into next ch 1 group in row 1; rep from *, you should
Lotus 617 (E) space; rep from * to ch 1 space before finish at ** in second-to-last group from
final group, you should be ** in the patt, Row 1, do not 1 ch, miss final group, 1 tr
do not 1 ch, work 1 tr into top of turning into top of ch 3, turn.
About the yarn
ch from Row 1. Rep Row 3, changing colour every two rows
Aran; 137m per 100g skein; 100% cotton Fasten off A, turn. until 40 rows have been worked in total.
Then rep Row 3 5 times more and changing
Tension Pattern Repeat colour on every row to make a single-row
Row 3 and every row thereafter is striped band across the top of the blanket.
1 pattern rep (20 sts x 6 rows) = 10cm
essentially a repeat of Row 2, however, Remember to work all stitches in the
there are two main differences. spaces from two rows below, apart for the
Hook used 1: All stitches, apart from the increase increase; so for Row 4 you are working into
4.5mm group, are worked into the stitches 2 rows Row 2, and so on.
below (Row 1 when working Row 3). The
Other supplies increase group is worked as normal into Finishing
the 3ch-sp in the row below (Row 2 when Weave in ends.
Large tapestry needle working Row 3).
Sizing
80 x 67cm
Special abbreviations Charts chai n
Group = 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr worked 1tr, ch1, 1t r
into same space.

treble
Start crocheting
6
Using A, chain 143 loosely. (The stitch patt
is a multiple of 20 +3 if you want to make
5
the blanket larger or smaller.)
Row 1: 1 tr into 5th ch from hook, 1 ch, 1 4
tr into same space, *1 ch, miss 3 ch, [1 tr,
1 ch, 1 tr] into next ch, 1 ch, miss 3 ch, [1 3
tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into next
ch, 1 ch, miss 3 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into 2
next ch, 1 ch, miss 3 ch, **[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] 1
into next ch, do not 1 ch, miss 3 ch, [1 tr,

1 ch, 1 tr] into next ch; rep from * to last

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Designer
Column
sketchbook
Top Designer Emma Wright
talks us through (and lets us
behind the scenes) of her latest
collection for Designer Yarns
T
his interior collection started like many of my
projects, obsessing over the hundreds of interior
goal pins on Pinterest. I think homeware is
personal, you have to look at it every single day;
it really is an investment piece. I wanted to design a
collection that everyone would love and is also simple
enough to add your own touch to and of course
choose your own colour palette. The collection was
divided into three sections: living room, bedroom and
children’s but my starting point was definitely the
granny square. Simple and timeless but with a modern
colour palette and fun detailing, such as the polka-
dot tasselled edging of DYP312 or the fun pompoms
on DYP308 – I think this blanket would be perfect in
one shade – a grown-up version maybe? My personal
favourite from the collection is DYP313 that is a giant
oversized cushion. I used a duvet to stuff the final piece
and I am in love with the polka-dot edging. I had so
many different ideas of the colourway to use for this
particular project – it was a hard decision.
The shoot was so much fun – we styled up each

room for each piece within the collection just like you
would within your own home. We kept things simple
with white wood and playful pops of colour, a sort
of Scandinavian feel I think. I love this look especially
with the play of scale within the fabrics. We used
DK, aran and also chunky. If you’re familiar with my
work you will know that I am highly driven by colour,
especially shades of blush, blue and mustard, I love
finding the right balance and hues that complement
each other within a collection. This can be through
the yarn itself or even through styling as we did at
the shoot. The freedom to design and style a full
collection is very rewarding – I consider myself very
fortunate and love the step-by-step experience as the
collection comes to life from paper to photography Emma Wright
and then seeing it floating around the internet or on Instagram| emmaknitted
the shelves of the local shops.
Twitter | @emmaknitted
Pinterest | @emmaknitted
Ravelry | emmaknitsjumpers
Turn over to try one
of Emma’s designs
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Very berry
Blanket
blanket
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Blanket
The beauty in this

design from Emma
Wright’s collection
for DY Choice is
the colour, which
manages to be both
bright and calming,
married with a simple
stitch pattern
Designed by Emma Wright
Aran 4.5mm
★ Perfect for beginners
Yarn used
DY Choice LaPaz
5 skeins in #16 Purple (A), 10 skeins in #11
Silver (B), 5 skeins in #12 Bouquet (C), 5
skeins in #15 Teal (D)
About the yarn

Aran/worsted; 190m per 100g ball; 75%
acrylic, 15% mohair, 10% alpaca
Tension
8 sts clusters x and 5 rows = 10cm
measures over patt
Start crocheting Row 4: 1ch (counts as first st), miss first sl
Hook used st, * 1dc in next sl st, sl st in top of next
With A, chain 230. Berry; rep from * to end working last sl st
4.5mm
Foundation Row: 1 dc in 3rd ch from in tch, turn.
hook, 1 dc in each ch to end, turn. 228 sts Rows 1-4 repeated form Uneven Berry patt.
Sizing Row 1: 1 ch (counts as first st), miss first st, Cont in patt until blanket measures 30cm.
150x142cm *1 Berry in next st, sl st in next st; Change to B.
rep from * to end working final sl st in Rep rows 1-4 for another 30cm. Change to C.
ch, turn. Rep rows 1-4 for another 30cm. Change to B.
Row 2: 1 ch (counts as first st), *sl st in top Rep rows 1-4 for another 30cm. Change to D.
Special stitches of next Berry, 1 dc in next sl st; rep from Repeat rows 1-4 for another 30cm, and
Berry: Yrh and insert hook into next work measures approximately 150cm.
* to end working last dc in tch, turn.
st, yrh and draw loop through, yrh and
Row 3: 1ch (counts as first st), *sl st in next Fasten off.
draw through first loop on hook, yrh
and insert into same st, yrh and draw sl st, 1Berry in next dc; rep from * to end,
loop through, yrh and draw through all sl st in tch, turn. Making up
5 loops, 1ch to secure Weave in ends.
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Basics
HOW
Reading a pattern line
to read a pattern
If you’re new to the world of crochet, here’s a beginner’s
guide to getting started with a crochet pattern
There are many different ways to write a

crochet pattern, but all the patterns inside
Crochet Now use the same style, which
we’ll clarify here for easy reference.
4
Using numbered Rows or Rounds (Rnds)
1
is the best way to keep your place in a
pattern. Take notice of whether the pattern 2 3
says Rows or Rnds, as it’ll also signify 1
whether you should be working the piece 2
4
flat or in the round if not stated already. 3
In Crochet Now, the instructions for

working a basic stitch will be given with 5
5
the instruction of how many stitches are
worked in succession. For example, the
instruction ‘4 dc’ will tell you to work a
double crochet stitch into the next four
available stitches on the row below.
Increases are signified by the instruction 1. About the yarn yours may end up a different size if you
‘in the same st’ or ‘in the next st’. As an If you can’t get hold of the pattern yarn, or have a looser or tighter tension.
example, ‘4 dc in the next st’ will mean want to substitute it for another yarn, this
working four double crochet stitches into box is important. Not only does it tell you 3. Finishing
the next available st. the weight of yarn, it also gives an insight Apart from toys, most projects should
into the fibre make up (in case you want be blocked to relax the yarn into its new
Square brackets are used in patterns to to create something that looks similar) as shape. This is done by wetting the object,
show a complete instruction, which is then well as the yardage, so you can ensure you either in warm water, with a spray bottle
followed by a further instruction outside buy enough yarn length in the substituted or by steaming it. Then shape it and leave
the bracket. For example, ‘[3 dc, 2 dc in the yarn. If not, you might find yourself with to dry. This can be just laid out flat, pinned
next st] 4 times’ means that ‘3 dc, 2 dc a different dyelot, which could cause a out on a blocking or foam board or with
in the next st’ will be worked four times subtle, but noticeable shift in the colour of the likes of hats, some people even pop
in succession. your project. them over inflated balloons.
Another way of indicating a repeat is to 2. Tension 4. Stitch patterns

use *, followed by an instruction to repeat For most crochet projects, a tension If you come across a term outside of the
from * a certain number of times. square is important – especially with common abbreviations included in this
wearable items such as garments, issue, it may be a special stitch. Look out
Round brackets within pattern instructions accessories and baby clothes. How tightly for separate instructions outside of the
will signify sizing – so make sure you or loosely you crochet is important for pattern, which will explain how to make
pay attention to the Sizing section of the sizing, so crocheting a small square in the stitch.
project materials column. If a pattern the suggested pattern is an indicator of
states S (M, L) then in the instructions whether the final project will turn out the 5. Charts
20 (24, 28) dc, you work the number of right size. If your tension does not match A crochet symbol diagram is in essence
stitches required that corresponds to the the suggested tension, adjust your hook an X-ray of the finished crocheted item.
size you are working only. size as required. Many people do not look Crochet symbol diagrams are excellent
at tension for amigurumi toys, however, for all skill levels, and some beginners find
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1
Basics
2
LEARN
the basics
3
Master the essential crochet 5

techniques you’ll need to see you 6
through your next project
7
8
In association with
the UK’s leading supplier of Tulip crochet hooks www.sew2go.co.uk 9
10
Holding the hook
11
12
13
14
1 2
15
PEN METHOD KNIFE METHOD
There’s no right or wrong way to hold your hook, but many Others prefer the knife method, with the end of the hook resting 16
crocheters find it comfortable to hold it as they would a pen. against the palm of the hand for extra control of the hook.
17
Holding the yarn Making a slipknot 18
19
1 1 2
20
The key is to ensure tension in the yarn. Holding the tail end firmly, wrap the Pull a loop from the working end of the ball 21
This technique shows the tail held between working end of the ball of yarn around two of yarn up through the centre of the loop
index finger and thumb, and working end fingers to make a loop. you’ve just made.
over the middle finger. 22
23
24
25
2 3 4
This technique shows the tail end held in Remove the loop from your fingers Pull the tail end of the yarn to close the 26
between the thumb and middle finger and and you should have something that slipknot – it’s now ready to be popped onto
the working end wrapped around the index looks like this. your crochet hook and pulled tight to close. 27
finger – see what works best for you!
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1
Basics In association with the UK’s leading supplier of Tulip crochet hooks www.sew2go.co.uk
2
3
Chain stitch (ch) 1 This is what the start of any
4
crochet project looks like – a slipknot
on a hook.
5
2 To begin making your first chain, first
6 wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh).
3 Pull the hook towards the first loop

7 on the hook – always be sure to move
the crochet hook and not the yarn to
1 2
8 make your stitches – this will catch the
yrh in the head of the hook.
9 4 Continue to move the hook until you
pull through your yrh through the first
10 loop on the hook – you’ve made your
first chain stitch!
11
12
13 3 4
14
Working into a chain
15
16
17
18 1 2 3
19 Once you’ve made the required length of The starting chain instructions often include This is what the first treble stitch into a
chain, you should be left with something the turning chain in them already. This chain looks like - you will then continue to
looking like this. This is your foundation example shows a treble crochet, so the stitch make the next stitch in the next chain all
20 row, into which Row 1 is worked. is worked into the 4th chain from the hook to along to the end to create your first row.
create the height needed for the first stitch.
21
Working in rows Turning chains
22
23
24
25 1 2 1
26 Once you reach the end of a row, it’s Then simply turn the work before continuing Different stitches have different size turning
time to work back along the other way. to work the next row. This produces what is chains; double crochet is one chain (which
To do this you need to turn the work. This known as a right side (RS) and wrong side is often not counted as a stitch); half treble
27 example shows a treble once again, so (WS) to the crochet fabric – something you’ll is two chains; treble is three chains and
we’ve made a three chain turning chain. come to recognise in no time at all. double treble is four chains.
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1
Basics
2
3
1 To work in the round, first of all you need
Working in the round
4
a centre ring, into which the first round of
stitches are worked into. There are many
ways to do this, but for this example, we are 5
first making a chain of four stitches.
centre 6
2 Next, slip-stitch into the first chain you ring
made to create a centre ring.
7
3 We are creating treble stitches again, so
1 2
next up we make a chain of three for the 8
turning chain.
4 The stitches are then worked directly into

9
the centre ring – not into the actual chain
stitches themselves as we did when working 10
into a row. This allows us to work many more
stitches into the ring, without leaving a large
hole in the centre.
11
12
3 4
13
14
Magic ring
15
16
17
1 2 3
18
A magic ring is a key technique used in the To start off, follow the first few steps Pull through a loop of the working end of 19
making of toys (also known as amigurumi). for making a slip knot by making a loop the ball of yarn – place your hook into the
It allows you to have even greater control around your fingers with the working end new loop; however, this time don’t pull the
on the size of the hole at the centre ring of of the yarn. tail to make a slipknot. Hold the centre ring 20
your project. in your fingers to stop it moving.
21
22
23
24
4 5 6 25
In this example, we’re double crocheting Then continue to work the number of Pull the tail end of the yarn and the magic 26
into the magic ring. To secure the magic required double crochet stitches directly ring will close up as tightly as it is able,
ring, make one chain. into the magic ring, ensuring both the loop depending on the number of stitches.
and the tail end are caught in the stitches. 27
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1
2
3 Double crochet (dc)

4
6
1 2 3
7 Insert your hook into the next stitch from Wrap the yarn round the hook (yrh). Pull up a loop through the stitch. You will
front to back. now have two loops on the hook.
8
9 Double crochet
10 is essential for
amigurumi
11
12
4 5
13
Yarn round the hook again. Pull through both loops on hook.
You’ve made your first double crochet.
14
15
16
Dc2tog
17
18
19
20 1 2 3
This stitch is a common decrease in double Yarn round the hook again. Pull through all three loops on the hook.
21 crochet. First up, work a double crochet
stitch as far as Step 3. Then insert your
22 hook into the next stitch, yrh and pull up a
loop. You will have three loops on the hook.
23
24
Dc increase To increase
the number of
TV
double crochet
25 stitches, simply
make more
26 than one
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in the same www.crochetnow.co.uk for our new
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1
Basics
2
Slip stitch 1 Slip stitches are used as joining 3

stitches and in places where you need
to move along a row or round without 4
impacting the height of the row. Insert
the hook into the next stitch.
5
2 Yarn round the hook, pull up a loop
not only through the stitch, but also the 6
first loop on the hook.
1 2 7
t Half treble (htr) 1 First up, yarn round the hook. 9

r 2 Insert the hook into the next stitch, 10
yrh and pull through one loop. There are
three loops on the hook.
11
3 Yarn round the hook again.
12
1 2 4 Pull through all three loops. One half
treble stitch made. 13
Htr2tog 14
1 Work as for half treble until
Step 2. 15
2 Work steps 1 and 2 again in the 16

next stitch. There are five loops on
the hook.
3 4 17
3 Yrh and pull through all
five loops. 18
Treble (tr) 4 Pull through all three loops. One 19
half treble stitch made.
20
21
22
1 First up, yarn round the hook.
1 2
2 Insert the hook into the next stitch 23
and pull up one loop. There are three
loops on the hook. 24
3 Yarn round the hook and pull
25
through two loops. There are two loops
left on the hook.
26
4 Yarn round the hook again and pull
3 4
through the remaining two loops. One 27
treble crochet stitch made.
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1
2
3 Tr2tog 1 Work as for a treble crochet stitch up

to Step 3.
4
2 Yarn round the hook again, insert
5 into the next stitch and pull up one loop.
There are four loops on the hook.
6 3 Yarn round the

hook again and pull
7 1 2
through two loops.
There are now three
loops on the hook.
8
4 Yarn round
9 the hook again
and pull through
the remaining
10 three loops.
11
12 3 4
13
14
Changing colour
15
16
17
1 2 3
18 Crochet colourwork can make for some Pull through both loops to complete the Once secured, you can either fasten off
fantastic results. To change colour mid-row, stitch and continue to work the next stitch the old yarn, or keep it attached if you’ll
first work the stitch until the penultimate in the next colour. be working it in again soon – this is called
19
step in colour 1. Yarn round the hook in the stranded colourwork.
new colour.
20
21
22
Measuring tension
Tension squares are
23 particularly important
for projects where size
does matter, so be sure
24 to work up a square in
pattern that’s slightly
17 18
larger than 10cm2. 15 16
25 Grab your ruler and 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
6 7
5
count your stitches. 1 2 3 4
26 Too many? Try a hook

size up. Too few? Try a
hook size down.
27
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Basics
STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you’ll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt
alternate
beg
beginning
BLO
work in back loops only
CC
contrasting colour
US to UK crochet terms
ch
chain If you come across a ‘sc’ instruction, it’s
ch-sp
chain space likely to be written in US crochet terms.
Crochet Now is written entirely in UK
cont
continue
terms, but here’s a guide on how to
dc
double crochet translate them.
dc2tog
work two double crochet stitches together
dec
decrease US UK
Single crochet sc Double crochet dc
dtr
double treble crochet Half double hdc Half treble htr
fdc
foundation double crochet Double dc Treble tr
FLO
work in front loops only Treble tr Double treble dtr
Double treble dtr Triple treble ttr
foll
following
htr h
alf treble crochet
htr2tog
work two half treble crochet stitches together
inc i ncrease
Crochet hook conversions
UK In mm US
LH l eft hand 14 2mm -
MC
main colour 13 2.25mm B/1
patt
pattern 12 2.5mm -
- 2.75mm C/2
pm
place marker 11 3mm -
prev
previous 10 3.25mm D/3
pul
pull up a loop 9 3.5mm E/4
- 3.75mm F/5
rem
remaining
8 4mm G/6
rep
repeat 7 4.5mm 7
RH
right hand 6 5mm H/8
5 5.5mm I/9
rm
remove marker
4 6mm J/10
rnd
round 3 6.5mm K/10.5
RS
right side 2 7mm -
RtrF r aised treble front: Yrh, insert around post of 0 8mm L/11
indicated st from front to back around to front 00 9mm M/13
again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through two loops] twice 000 10mm N/15
RtrB
raised treble back: Yrh, insert around post of
indicated st from back to front around to back
again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through two loops] twice
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DIARIES
Each month, Lynne Rowe

aims to inspire you to get Baby Bunting
creative with your yarn
Sport/ DK 4mm
leftovers to save space,
money and the world! ★ Beginner friendly
Lynne Rowe
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e don’t need an excuse to get the Yarn used www.thewoolnest.blogspot.co.uk
bunting out – who’d have thought
a strip of colourful triangles would DMC Woolly
become practically compulsory at Oddments in 3 colours Rnd 2: Join next colour to any 3ch-sp, 3 ch
a street party, wedding or public event?! (counts as first tr), [1 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr] all into
About the yarn same 3ch-sp, *1 tr in each of next 4 tr, [2
Bunting was used on ships in the early tr, 3 ch, 2 tr] all into next 3 ch-sp;
1600s and made from a light cloth that Sport/DK; 125m per 50g ball; rep from * once more, 1 tr in each of
flapped in the wind – today we can get it 100% Merino wool next 4 tr, sl st to top of beginning 3ch.
in almost any form. It comes in a variety of Fasten off.
shapes, as well as the traditional triangle and Hook used Rnd 3: Join next colour to any 3ch-sp. 3 ch
it’s great that ‘good old-fashioned bunting’ (counts as first tr), [2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] all into
is now a permanent feature in many homes 4mm same 3ch-sp, *1 tr in each of next 8 tr, [3
and gardens, mainly because it instantly adds tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] all into next 3ch-sp; rep from
vintage charm to a room and makes us smile. Other supplies * once more, 1 tr in each of next 8 tr, sl st
to top of beg 3ch.
1-2m of ribbon
My favourite thing about bunting is that Rnd 4 (Border): Worked around 2 sides
anyone can make it. It doesn’t matter if sewing needle & thread only. Sl st in each of next 2 tr, sl st into
your sewing skills are minimal because a corner sp, 3 ch, sl st in 3rd ch from hook
few sheets of coloured paper with string Sizing (picot made), *sl st in each of next 2 tr,
and glue can create cheery bunting – if you 3 ch, sl st in 3rd chain from hook (picot
Each pennant measures 9cm long
crochet, it is perfect for using up scraps of made), rep from * 6 times more**, sl st in
yarn. You can make it for any occasion and each of next 2 tr, 1 dc in 3ch space, 3ch,
you could even create ‘happy memories’ sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made),
bunting from yarn left over from those Start crocheting 1dc in same 3ch space, rep from * to **
special projects – creating a visual memory once more, sl st in next 3ch space. Cut
of all the lovely things you’ve made. Using chosen yarn and hook, make a yarn and fasten off. The unworked edge
magic ring. is the top of the pennant.
If you’ve visited Yarndale, you’ll have seen Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 3 tr into ring, Weave all loose ends of yarn into work and
the spectacular bunting display, created 3 ch, [4 tr into ring, 3c h] twice, sl st to top trim. Pin flat and block each triangle. Sew
from 6,000 triangles from around the world of beginning 3 ch. Fasten off. straight edge of flags onto ribbon, evenly
– the perfect way to bring people together. spaced apart.
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Wild Rose Throw
100 x 100 cm
Throw
39½ x 39½ ins
Wendy Aran With Wool 400g
1 ball
Throw 1 ball
1 ball
1 - 5.00mm (UK6 - USH/8) Crochet hook.
Photographed in shades:- A - 704
Island, B - 714 Olive, C - 698 Cranberry.
These designs can also be crocheted

with Wendy Merino Chunky 50g, Wendy
Traditional Aran 100g/500g, Robin Aran
With Wool 400g. Yarn amounts may vary.
IMPORTANT
Use only the Wendy/Robin yarn specified.
We cannot accept responsibility for an
imperfect project if any other brand is used.
It is essential to work to the tension stated.
The quantities of yarn stated are based
on average requirements and are
therefore approximate.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch - chain; dc - double crochet;
htr - half treble; tr - treble; dtr - double treble;
rept - repeat; ss - slip stitch; sp - space;
st(s) - stitch(es); tog - together; yo - yarn
over; Htrcl - Half treble cluster (yo, insert
hook into next st, pull loop through, yo, insert
hook into same st, pull loop through, yo, pull
through all 5 loops on hook); Picot - ch 3, ss
into 3rd ch from hook; Tack - yo, slip hook
through two vertical loops on back of picot
then through both loops of next st, yo and pull
loop through picot, [yo and pull through
2 loops] twice.
TENSION
14sts x 8 rows to 10cm, 4ins measured over
trebles. Basic motif measures 20 x 20cm, 8
x 8ins, using 5mm hook.
Basic Motif A
Using 5mm hook and A, ch 4, join with ss to
form a ring.
1st round - Ch 1, 8 dc into ring, ss into first
dc.
2nd round - Ch 3, work 1 tr into same st, [2
tr into next st] 7 times, ss to top of ch 3.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
3rd round - Join B to any st, ch 5, [1 tr in
next 2 sts, ch 2] 7 times, 1 tr in last st, ss to
3rd chain of ch 5.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
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4th round - Join A to one of the ch 2 6th - 9th rounds - Work as given for Basic times, ch 1, ss to top of next htr.
spaces, ch 3, [2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] into same ch 2 Motif A. Fasten off and cut yarn.
space, [2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] into next ch 2 space 10th round - Join A to the middle dc at 11th round - Join C to any corner ch 2
7 times, ss to top of ch 3. one corner, ch 2, htr in same st, ch 2, htrcl space, ch 3, [1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] in same space,
5th round - [Into next ch 2 space, work [4 in same st, *[miss next st, ch 1, htrcl in next *[2 tr in next ch 1 space] 11 times, [2tr, ch
tr, picot, 4 tr], ss into sp between tr] 8 times. st] 10 times, work [htrcl, ch 2, htrcl] into 1, 2 tr] into corner ch 2 space** rept from
Fasten off and cut yarn. middle dc at corner**, rept from * to ** 3 * to ** twice more, [2 tr into next ch 1 sp]
6th round - Join C to one of the ss times, [miss next st, ch 1, htrcl in next st] 10 11 times, ss to top of ch 3. Fasten off and
between 2 petals, ch 1, dc into same space, times, ch 1, ss to top of next htr. cut yarn.
[ch 5, dc into sp between next 2 petals] 7 Fasten off and cut yarn.
times, ch 5, ss into first dc. 11th round - Join Colour B to any corner THROW
7th round - Ch 3, [work 7 tr into ch 5 sp, ch 2 space, ch 3, [1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] in same Make 25 Flower Motifs as follows:- 8 x Basic
tr in next dc] 7 times, 7 tr into ch 5 sp, ss to space, *[2 tr in next ch 1 space] 11 times, Motif A, 9 x Basic Motif B, and 8 x Basic
top of ch 3. [2tr, ch 2, 2 tr] into corner ch 2 space** rept Motif C. Join the motifs together by slip
8th round - Ch 2, *htr in next 4 sts, tack in from * to ** twice more, [2 tr into next ch stitching - it may help you to use one size
next st, 1 tr in next st, dtr in next 2 sts, [2 dtr, 1 sp] 11 times, ss to top of ch 3. Fasten off larger crochet hook to help keep the slip
ch 1, 2 dtr] in next st, dtr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in and cut yarn. stitches loose enough.
next st, tack in next st, htr in next 4 sts** rept
from * to ** 3 times ending the last rept with Basic Motif C MAKING UP
htr in next 3 sts, ss to top of ch 2. Using C, ch 4, join with ss to form a ring. Place Motif A and Motif B together, right sides
9th round - Ch 1, dc in same sp, [1 dc into 1st round - Ch 1, 8 dc into ring, ss into first dc. facing. Using Colour B, pull a loop through
next 9 sts, 3 dc into the ch 1 corner space, 1 2nd round - Ch 3, work 1 tr into same st, the corner ch st of both motifs, ch 1, join the
dc into next 10 sts] 4 times, ending last rept [2 tr into next st] 7 times, ss to top of ch 3. Motifs together by working through the outer
with 1 dc into last 9 sts, ss to first dc. Fasten off and cut yarn. loops only, ending with the first corner chain
Fasten off and cut yarn. 3rd round - Join A to any st, ch 5, [1 tr in st. Fasten off and cut yarn.
10th round - Join B to the middle dc at next 2 sts, ch 2] 7 times, 1 tr in last st, ss to Continue to join your Motifs into strips of 5
one corner, ch 2, htr in same st, ch 2, htrcl 3rd chain of ch 5. as per the diagram, then join your strips by
in same st, *[miss next st, ch 1, htrcl in next Fasten off and cut yarn. slip stitching the long sides together.
st] 10 times, work [htrcl, ch 2, htrcl] into 4th round - Join Colour C to one of the ch
middle dc at corner**, rept from * to ** 3 2 spaces, ch 3, [1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] into same Border edge
times, [miss next st, ch 1, htrcl in next st] 10 ch 2 space, [2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] into next ch 2 1st row - Start the border edge by joining
times, ch 1, ss to top of next htr. space 7 times, ss to top of ch 3. Colour A to the corner ch of your Throw. Ch
Fasten off and cut yarn. 5th round - [Into next ch 2 space, work [4 tr, 1, *work [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] into the corner
11th round - Join A to any corner ch 2 picot, 4 tr], ss into sp between tr] 8 times. ch, (work 1 dc into each tr of Motif A, 1 dc
space, ch 3, [1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] in same space, Fasten off and cut yarn. into the ch space, 1 dc each side of the ss
*[2 tr in next ch 1 space] 11 times, [2tr, ch 6th round - Join Colour B to one of the ss join, 1 dc into the ch space), rept from ( to
2, 2 tr] into corner ch 2 space** rept from between 2 petals, ch 1, dc into same space, ) for Motifs B, C, B and A**. Rept from * to
* to ** twice more, [2 tr into next ch 1 sp] [ch 5, dc into sp between next 2 petals] 7 ** three more times, ending with ss into
11 times, ss to top of ch 3. Fasten off and times, ch 5, ss into first dc. first dc.
cut yarn. 7th round - Ch 3, [work 7 tr into ch 5 sp, 1 2nd row - *work 3 ch, 8 tr into the corner
tr in next dc] 7 times, 7 tr into ch 5 sp, ss to ch space, miss 2 sts, dc into next st, [miss
Basic Motif B top of ch 3. next 2 sts, 5tr into next st, miss 2 sts, dc
Using B, ch 4, join with ss to form a ring. 8th round - Ch 2, *htr in next 3 sts, tack in into next st] 24 times**, rept from * to **
1st round - Ch 1, 8 dc into ring, ss into first next st, tr in next st, dtr in next 2 sts, [2 dtr, three more times, ending with ss into top
dc. ch 1, 2 dtr] in next st, dtr in next 2 sts, tr in of ch 3.
2nd round - Ch 3, work 1 tr into same st, next st, tack in next st, htr in next 4 sts**, Fasten off and weave in all ends.
[2 tr into next st] 7 times, ss to top of ch 3. rept from * to ** 3 times ending the last Lightly block your Throw.
Fasten off and cut yarn. rept with htr in next 3 sts, ss to top of ch 2.
3rd round - Join A to any st, ch 5, [1 tr in 9th round - Ch 1, dc in same sp, [1 dc into POSITION OF MOTIFS
next 2 sts, ch 2] 7 times, 1 tr in last st, ss to next 9 sts, 3 dc into the ch 1 corner space,
3rd chain of ch 5. 1 dc into next 10 sts] 4 times, ending last A B C B A
Fasten off and cut yarn. rept with 1 dc into last 9 sts, ss to first dc.
4th round - Join B to one of the ch 2 Fasten off and cut yarn. B C A C B
spaces, ch 3, [1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] into same ch 2 10th round - Join A to the middle dc at
space, [2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] into next ch 2 space one corner, ch 2, htr in same st, ch 2, htrcl C A B A C
7 times, ss to top of ch 3 in same st, *[miss next st, ch 1, htrcl in next
5th round - Into next ch 2 space, work [4 st] 10 times, work [htrcl, ch 2, htrcl] into
tr, picot, 4 tr], ss into sp between tr] 8 times. middle dc at corner**, rept from * to ** 3
B C A C B
Fasten off and cut yarn. times, [miss next st, ch 1, htrcl in next st] 10
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