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Dedri ponders the joy of hooking mandalas this issue, and enjoys
the thrill of learning and practising new crochet techniques.
Where did your crochet journey begin? Did it start the double magic ring. Sometimes the techniques were
the first time you picked up a hook or when you made obscure little tips, gathered like jewels through doing
your first wobbly granny square? Did it start with a workshops and talking to people about the things they
particularly significant project or when you made struggle with and the ways they get around them. That
a special gift for someone? Did it start when you is, for instance, how I realised that most people tend to
met like-minded people who understood the joy of make their chains much tighter than the rest of their
choosing colours, the hardship of finishing one project stitches, which can cause your work to pull in.
before starting the next, and the crazy way yarn stashes Occasionally, I figure out a new technique myself.
seem to grow the more you try to use them up? I don’t mean that no one in the world has ever done
There are many “starts”, but most of us have a it; I mean that I figure out how to solve a problem
moment we can point to and say: “This is what got without looking it up online. When I have one of these
me excited about yarn and the ability to paint with it “Eureka!” moments, I always investigate, curious to
through the medium of crochet.” see who else is using that specific technique. That is
For me, that moment was when I started the flower how I discovered the delightful blog Mrs. Micawber’s
that would become Sophie’s Mandala (and later, Recipe for Happiness (www.mrsmicawber.blogspot.
Sophie’s Universe). There was something incredibly com) and her tutorial for making standing dc stitches.
calming and joyous about creating that mandala. Up until that point, I hadn’t realised that how I start
People sometimes ask me what I use my mandalas my rounds actually had a name! It is that stitch (all
for, and I find it hard to formulate an answer. It is like standing stitches, really) that I want to introduce you
asking someone what a painting or a sculpture is for. to with this month’s pattern.
My answer is the same for all three of these questions: You can crochet this mandala to a hoop and hang it
“To create mindfully. To look at. To enjoy.” on your wall; you can turn it into a circular cushion;
One of the things I loved most about making my you can use it as a placemat or square it up to make
first mandala (and all my subsequent projects) was a blanket…
learning new techniques. Sometimes the techniques Be as creative as you want with it and enjoy every
were already well-known, like the invisible join and colour-changing moment!
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Join in with the next motif of Sarah Shrimpton’s colourful
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rocheting a large project like a blanket can often share your photos of your own motifs as you work them,
be a bit daunting – looking at a large pile of and check out everyone else’s progress.
yarn and thinking about all the thousands of This issue, Sarah has created a clever puff stitch motif,
stitches ahead. That’s why we think making one with a textured centre surrounded by pretty dots of
as part of a crochet-along is such fun. You get a set colour. You’ll work it in a few different colourways, all
schedule and pace to work at, so it can fit in amongst your tying in with the vibrant folky colour scheme of the
other projects without feeling like it’s overwhelming all blanket. The Stylecraft Special Aran is a great value yarn
your crafting, and you also get to see everyone else’s (so even a big project like a blanket is easy to budget for)
works-in-progress as well, constantly inspiring you to and comes in a huge selection of shades, perfect for a
finish off your own motifs and get to the next section. multi-coloured project like this.
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FOLKLORE BLANKET
MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Special Aran,
100% acrylic, 7
100g/196m/214yds 5
4
SARAH SHRIMPTON, DESIGNER Yarn A: Black 1002 x 7 balls 6
Sarah is a proud wife, mother, teacher,
Yarn B: White 1001 x 1 ball
3
blogger and freelance designer – and Yarn C: Pomegranate 1083
one of Stylecraft’s extra-special x 1 ball
“Blogstars”! She’s also the author of two 2
Yarn D: Royal 1117 x 1 ball
fab crochet books, Beginner’s Guide To
Crochet and Supersize Crochet. Find Yarn E: Lipstick 1246 x 1 ball
1
her online at www.annabooshouse. Yarn F: Aspen 1422 x 1 ball
blogspot.com, and view more of her
Yarn G: Gold 1709 x 1 ball
designs at www.ravelry.com/designers/
annaboos-house. Yarn H: Empire 1829 x 1 ball
● 5mm hook
TENSION
Tension is not important to the
overall project.
MEASUREMENTS
Square measures approximately
15 x 15cm/6 x 6in.
SPECIAL STITCHES ch-sp, 1ch, [1dc, 1ch] in each ch-sp chain stitch (ch)
3-stitch puff stitch (3-puff): (Yrh, around, sl st to first dc – 24dc, 24ch. slip stitch (sl st)
insert hook in st, pull up a long Rnd 5: Join yarn G (C, B) to any double crochet (dc)
loop) three times (7 lps on hook), ch-sp, 1ch, [1dc, 2ch] in each ch-sp
half treble crochet (htr)
yrh, pull through all loops, 1ch. around, sl st to first dc – 24dc,
2-stitch puff stitch (2-puff): 48ch. treble crochet (tr)
(Yrh, insert hook in st, pull up a
long loop) twice (5 lps on hook), Rnd 6: Join yarn D (F, C) to any double treble crochet (dtr)
yrh, pull through all loops, 1ch. 2ch-sp, 6ch (counts as 1dtr, 2ch),
3-puff stitch
3dtr in same sp, 2tr in next 2ch-sp,
PATTERN NOTES 2htr in next 2ch-sp, 3dc in next 2-puff stitch
To make the puff stitch at beg of a 2ch-sp, 2htr in next 2ch-sp, 2tr in
round work 2ch (does not count as next 2ch-sp, *(3dtr, 2ch, 3dtr) in
a stitch), then make puff as usual. corner 2ch-sp, 2tr in next 2ch-sp,
2htr in next 2ch-sp, 3dc in next
SQUARE FIVE 2ch-sp, 2htr in next 2ch-sp, 2tr in
START THE PUFF CIRCLE next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice
Make three more, 2dtr in initial 2ch-sp, sl st to
With yarn F (E, G), 4ch (counts as fourth ch – 68 sts, 8ch.
1ch, 1tr).stitch (ch)
chain
Rnd 1: 11tr in fourth ch from Rnd 7: Join yarn A to any corner
slip
hook,stitch
join with(slsl st st)
to fourth ch 2ch-sp, 5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch),
– 12 sts. 2tr in same 2ch-sp, 1tr in next st,
double
Rnd 2: Joincrochet
yarn C (B, H)(dc)
between miss 1 st, 3tr in next st, [miss 2 sts,
posts of any two sts, 3-puff (see 3tr in next st] four times, miss 1 st,
half
Specialtreble
Stitches)crochet (htr) 1tr in next st, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
in same sp, 3-puff
between posts of every st around, corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in next st, miss
sl st to first st – 12 puffs, 12ch. 1 st, 3tr in next st, [miss 2 sts, 3tr
treble crochet (tr)
Rnd 3: Join yarn E (G, F) to any in next st] four times, miss 1 st, 1tr
ch-sp, (2-puff (see Special in next st; rep from* twice more,
Stitches) in same sp)
double treble crochet (dtr) twice, 2-puff 1tr in initial 2ch-sp, sl st to third ch
twice in each ch-sp around, sl st to – 84tr, 8ch.
first st – 24 puffs, 24ch. Fasten off and END
3-puff stitch
Rnd 4: Join yarn H (D, E) to any weave in ends.
Floral Appliqué
by Tuija Heikkinen
Using Leftover cotton yarns
Pattern page 78
ABOVE
Seaside Cushion
by Jane Czaja
Using Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK
Pattern page 82
ABOVE RIGHT
Summertime Bunting
by Sherrie Yabsley
Using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
Pattern page 86
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BELOW
Kimono Jacket
by Sirdar Design Team
Using Sirdar Cotton DK
Pattern page 70
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ABOVE
Nursery Wallhangings
by Dawn Curran
Using DMC Natura Just Cotton
Pattern page 74
ABOVE RIGHT
Blue Violets Blanket
by Annemarie Benthem
Using Phildar Phil Coton 3
Pattern page 66
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BELOW
Wilderness Dress
by Cassie Ward
Using Rowan Summerlite 4ply
Pattern page 62
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I
love flowers. I like to grow them, arrange them in vases Updating or upcycling last year’s accessories or charity
and wear floral fabrics, but most of all I can’t resist shop finds can be very rewarding too. Our floral corsage
crocheted flowers. Crochet blooms are so versatile, looks perfect on this raffia shoulder bag. You could use the
from speedy single round flowers to complicated same corsage on a fabric clutch bag, adding real flowers
layered roses; there are projects for all skill levels. Designing or leaves for a special occasion such as a wedding. I once
and crocheting flowers is very rewarding, there are endless carried the same clutch bag to three different weddings,
possibilities to explore colour combinations and try new just adding different flowers and refreshing real leaves and
stitches. I often decide on a colour palette for a larger project flowers on each occasion (eucalyptus and gypsophila are
by looking through my collection of crochet flowers, and quite robust and will survive for a day out of water without
many of my “learn to crochet” classes include at least one drooping). That bag garnered many compliments, and
simple flower pattern. inspired several friends to pick up their hooks and create a
Crocheted flowers can be used to decorate anything, from similar look. If you have a summer celebration planned, why
blankets to dresses or handbags. You can use oddments of not gather a few crochet loving friends around and hook up
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MATERIALS
● Yarn and Colours
Must-Have Minis,
100% cotton,
10g/25m/27yds
Yarn A: Grass 82 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Denim 61 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Mustard 15 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Cream 02 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Burgundy 29 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Nordic Blue 64
x 1 ball
Yarn G: Sorbus 19 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Green Beryl 77
x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
● Beads and buttons (optional)
● Fine needle and cotton
● Spray starch (optional)
● Silk or artificial leaves for
handbag (optional)
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply weight mercerised
cotton can be used to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this design.
MEASUREMENTS
Garland measures 150cm/59in
when made as pattern.
FLOWER
SPECIAL STITCHES
Bobble: (Yrh, insert hk in ring,
yrh, pull lp through, yrh, pull
EMBELLISHMENTS
through two lps) three times,
yrh, pull through all 4 lps on hk.
FLOWER
START GARLAND
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER To make a longer
garland, simply repeat Row 1
Transform your wardrobe, revamp last season’s handbag to desired length and make
more flowers.
or embellish new finds with these pretty flowers. With 3mm hook and yarn A,
30ch.
Row 1: *1tr in fourth ch from
hk, 1tr in next ch, 1htr in next
ch, 1dc in next ch, sl st in next
ch, 7ch, 1tr in fourth ch from
hk, 1tr in next ch, 1htr in next
ch, 1dc in next ch, sl st in same
place as last sl st, 30ch; rep
from * eight times, turn.
Row 2: Sl st in 20th ch from
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MAKING UP
Weave in all ends.
Press garland flat and use spray
starch if desired to stiffen.
Sew one flower to each leaf pair.
Add a bead or button to centre
if desired.
Add more flowers in
different colours
to make a more END
abundant garland.
EMBELLISHED
START HANDBAG
To make corsage
as shown make 15 Five Petal
Flowers: four each in yarns B, D
and F, and three in yarn E.
ROSEBUD
Make two
With 3mm hook and yarn E,
22ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hk, 1dc in each ch across, turn
– 21dc.
Row 2: (3ch, 6tr) in first dc, sl st
in next dc, [7tr in next dc, sl st in
next dc] five times, [5tr in next
dc, sl st in next dc] three times,
sl st in each of next 3dc.
Fasten off yarn, leaving a long
tail for making up.
Starting with last sl st, roll up to
form a rosebud, use long tail to
sew petals in place.
DAHLIA
With 3mm hook and yarn D,
6ch, join with sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: 8dc in ring, sl st in first
dc, do not turn.
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COLLAR STRIP
The length of this piece will
vary depending on length of
your collar.
Work as for crochet garland,
working 20ch between
each leaf pair until chain is
desired length to fit around
neckline of cardigan without
stretching.
MAKING UP
Weave in all ends.
Press collar so leaves lie flat,
do not use spray starch.
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Wreath ‘how to’
Search for long, pliable twigs, so they can bend easily to form a circle without snapping. You might have to use quite a few pieces for this.
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Add dried seed heads, pine cones, or even feathers as I have with mine.
Hang your wreath with a piece of ribbon or twine. You can change what you decorate it with depending on the season – dried hydrangea heads make
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MATERIALS
● Yarn and Colours
Must-Have Minis,
100% cotton,
10g/25m/27yds
Yarn A: Grass 82 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Denim 61 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Mustard 15 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Cream 02 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Burgundy 29 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Nordic Blue 64
x 1 ball
Yarn G: Sorbus 19 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Green Beryl 77
x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
● Beads and buttons (optional)
*Covermount gifts not available with digital versions
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply weight mercerised
cotton can be used to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for pack box of 109 15g balls, or as Rnd 8: With yarn H and starting in
this design. individual 50g balls. the fourth st after any 2ch-sp,
1dc, 1ch, (1dtrB (see Special
MANDALA Stitches), 4ch, 1dtrB) in the next
START With yarn A, make an 4ch-sp, 1ch, miss next 4 rdcb, 1dc
MEASUREMENTS adjustable ring. in next rdcb, mark with SM, 4ch,
Rnd 1: 1ch (doesn’t count as st miss next 3 sts, miss next 2ch-sp,
Garland measures 150cm/59in throughout), [1dc, 4ch] six times miss next 3 sts, *1dc in next st,
FLOWER
Fasten off. in next rdcb, 4ch, miss next 3 sts,
miss next 2ch-sp, miss next 3 sts;
SPECIAL STITCHES Rnd 2: With yarn B and starting in rep from * four times, join to first
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in dc with sl st – 12dc, 12dtrBs,
Bobble: (Yrh, insert hk in ring, next 4ch-sp] six times, join to first 12 1ch-sps, 12 4ch-sps.
dc with sl st – 24dc, 6 4ch-sps. Fasten off.
yrh, pull lp through, yrh, pull Fasten off.
EMBELLISHMENTS
through two lps) three times, Rnd 3: With yarn C and starting in
Rnd 9: With yarn A and starting in
marked dc, 1dc, mark with SM,
yrh, pull through all 4 lps on hk. any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in 4ch, *1dc in next dc, (1tr, 1ch) five
next 4ch-sp, dc2tog twice] six times in next 4ch-sp, 1tr in same
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MATERIALS
● Rowan Cotton Glace,
100% cotton,
50g/115m/126yds
Yarn A: Ochre 833
x 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls
Yarn B: Persimmon 832
x 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls
Yarn C: Cobalt 850
x 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls
● 4.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any heavy 4ply
weight cotton yarn to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 17tr and 10 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Linda Skuja is a crochet designer
specialising in innovative
techniques and fashion forward
designs. Look for her as
ElevenHandmade on Ravelry and
Instagram to find out more about
Linda’s designs.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Dc2tog over 3: Work first st
of dc2tog in next st, miss next
st, work second st of dc2tog in
following st.
Dtr4tog over 5: Work first 3 sts
of dtr4tog over next 3 sts, miss
next st, work last st of dtr4tog in
following st.
PATTERN NOTES
Kimono is made of three parts
– one upper part and two
symmetrical lower parts.
The upper part is made to fit
loosely. Measure the piece by
hip measurement.
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dc2tog
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35cm/14in
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st,
1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in fold fold
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, dtr4tog over 5, turn.
Row 33: Rep Row 31. 23cm/9in
35cm/14in
Row 34: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch,
1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next Upper Back Part
st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep from
* three (three, four, four) more
times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st,
1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice,
dtr4tog, 1ch, 2trtr in next st, turn.
85 (85, 100, 100)cm/33½ (33½, 39½, 39½)in
Row 35: 1ch, 2dc, dc2tog over
3, [11dc, dc2tog over 3] four
(four, five, five) times, 11dc,
dc2tog, turn.
Row 36: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st,
1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
44 Inside Crochet
Fold
Fold
1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, seams, as shown. Do the same
1ch, dtr5tog, 1ch, 2trtr in next with other lower part to match
st, turn. symmetrically.
0 Row 49: 3ch(22,
(56.5, 63, 69.5)cm/20 (counts
25,as27)in
first Sew both lower parts together
tr), 1tr in next st, (miss next st, (violet centre back seam on
1tr) twice, 2tr, 1htr, *3dc, 1htr, diagram at left).
3tr, (miss next st, 1tr) twice, 2tr, Sew sleeve seams (yellow on
1htr; rep from * four (four, five, diagram).
five) more times, 3dc, 1htr, 3tr,
dc2tog, fasten off. NECK
Attach yarn with sl st to seam in
UPPER FRONT the front.
PART 2 Row 1: Dc across the neckline (to
Attach yarn with sl st to other opposite seam), turn.
Upper
end of RowFront
25. Part 1 Upper Front Part 2 Row 2: 4ch, tr to end, turn.
35cm/14in
Row 26: 4ch, miss next st, Row 3: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr in next st, Rows 4 & 5: Rep Rows Upper
2 & 3. Back Part
fold
fold
(three, four, four) more times,
fold Attach yarn C to seam of
1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice,
Lower Part sleeve hem.
(1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1trtr23cm/9in
in Rnd 1: Dc across, sl st to first dc.
35cm/14in
st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in changing colour every two rows. – 159 (169, 179, 189) sts. loose ends.
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, dtr4tog, turn. Rows 6–33 (37, 41, 45): [Rep
S M L XL
Row 3: 1ch, 2dc, [11dc, dc2tog Rows 4 & 5] 14 (16, 18, 20) times.
over 3] seven times, 11dc, Row 34 (38, 42, 46): Rep Row 4. FINISHED HIP 100 113 126 139 cm
dc2tog, turn. Row 35 (39, 43, 47): 3ch, miss 40 44 50 54 in
fold fold
Change to yarn B. next st, 3tr, 1htr, *3dc, 1htr, 3tr, LENGTH 91 91 91 91 cm
Row 4: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr (miss next st, 1tr) twice, 2tr, 1htr;
36 36
23cm/9in 36 36 in
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, rep from * six more times, 3dc,
35cm/14in
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Upper Back Part
MATERIALS
● Rowan Summerlite 4ply,
100% cotton,
50g/175m/191yds
Shade: Seashell 437
x 6 (7, 8) balls
● 3mm hook
● Three stitch markers
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply weight
cotton to work this pattern.
TENSION
Work 17htr and 18 rows, and
20 sts or 15 rows in main body
pattern, to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 3mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Emily is a crochet addict who
loves to design modern crochet
inspired by current fashion
and trends. Find her online at
www.makeeshop.com and on
Instagram @make.e.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Raised half treble back (rhtrb):
Yoh, insert hook from back to
front to back again around the
post of the stitch below, pull up
a loop, yoh and pull through all
three loops on the hook.
PATTERN NOTES
Design is worked from top down.
MAIN BODY
START With 3mm hook,
222 (239, 256)ch.
Row 1: 1htr in second ch from
hook, and in each ch to end of
row, turn – 221 (238, 255)htr.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as
st), htr to end, turn.
Row 3: 1ch, 30 (32, 34)htr,
15 (20, 25)ch, miss 44 (48, 52)htr,
73 (78, 83)htr, 15 (20, 25)ch, miss
Bardot Top
44 (48, 52)htr, 30 (32, 34)htr,
turn – 163 (182, 201) sts.
46 Inside Crochet
Stitches) in each htr along, turn right and mark with second
81 (90, 100)cm
– 221 (238, 255)rhtrb. marker (a), count 15 (19, 23)
32 (35½, 39¼)in
Row 2: 2ch, 1htr in each st to sts to the left and mark with
end, turn. third stitch marker (b).
Row 3: 1ch, [3htr, 2htr in next
st] to last 1 (2, 3) st(s), htr to STRAP ONE
end, turn – 276 (297, 318)htr. Row 1: Attach yarn to point
Row 4: 1ch, [3htr, 2htr in next (a), 1ch, 1dc in same st, 1dc
st] to last 0 (1, 2) st(s), htr to in each of next 2 sts, turn.
end, turn – 345 (371, 387)htr. Row 2: 1ch, 3dc, turn.
Rows 5–20 (25, 30): 1ch, htr Rows 3–50 (55, 60): As S M L
to end, turn. Row 2. ACTUAL BUST 81 90 100 cm
Fasten off and weave in ends. Fasten off, using end to sew
32 35½ 39¼ in
end of strap to back of top.
FINISHING LENGTH 28 32 35 cm
With RS facing, attach yarn to STRAP TWO 11 12½ 13¾ in
bottom of Row 1 of main body Attach yarn to point RUFFLE DEPTH 12 15 18 cm
above ruffle, 4ch, sl st to top (b), work as for END
4¾ 6 7 in
of Row 1. Strap One.
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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Whirl, 60%
cotton/40% acrylic,
215–225g/1000m/1094yds
Shade: Strawberries & Scream
757 x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any standard 4ply weight yarn
would be suitable to make
this shawl.
The design would also work well
in Sublime Eden, another colour-
changing yarn, using two balls
and 4.5mm hook.
TENSION
Work 20tr and 11 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
3mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Before blocking: 162cm/64in
wide, 48cm /19in deep.
After blocking: 180cm/71in
wide, 51cm/20in deep.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Elisabeth is a crochet addict
hoping to pass on her passion
and inspire crocheters to pick up
their hooks and get lost in the
stitches! Find her on Instagram
and Ravelry as ElizyArt, and
read her blog at www.elizyart.
blogspot.com.
SPECIAL STITCHES
V-st: (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in same place.
Work all v-sts in 2ch-sp of v-st of
previous row.
Picot: 3ch, sl st to first ch to close.
PATTERN NOTES
The shawl is made from side
to side.
Casablanca Shawl
The first section is made with
increases at the border edge and
the last section is made with
decreases at the border edge.
BY ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ
3ch at the beginning of each RS
row counts as 1tr – miss first tr at
Inspired by lazy summer days, this lightweight shawl base of chain each row.
features a simple body with an incorporated border that
Total sample shown used 146g
can be easily adapted and made to any size you want. of yarn. The pattern can be easily
adapted and made to any size
you want – just weigh your yarn
before you start and once you’ve
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this gradient yarn from used up almost half of the total,
www.lusciouslyloopy.co.uk start the decreases.
48 Inside Crochet
FINISHING
Fasten off, weave in
ends and block to END
measurements.
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MATERIALS
● Lang Yarns Ayumi,
75% cotton/25% nylon,
100g/700m/766yds
Yarn A: Orange 59 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Turquoise 58 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any light 4ply weight
yarn to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work one geometrical motif
to measure 3.75cm/1in wide
by 12cm/4¾in high using 4mm
hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished shawl is 173cm/68in
long and 54cm/21¼in wide.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies thinks that playing with
colours, textures and geometry
is so much fun! She tries to
encourage people to use their
own imagination and creativity.
See more of her designs at
www.ravelry.com/designers/
annelies-baes-vicarno.
PATTERN NOTES
To change the width of the
shawl, add or deduct multiples
of 10ch for base chain. Please
note though that a larger shawl
will need more yarn than stated.
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168
167
14
166
165
12
164
163
162 10
161
160
8
159
158
6
SECTION 3 Cut yarn and fasten off. turn – 2tr, 16dc, 17 shells 4
chain
Row 29: Rejoin yarn A with sl st, Turn work to other side and Finishing Row: 1ch, 1dc in every
2ch, 1tr, 8tr shell (see Special continue after row 54: st across.
treble crochet 2
Stitches) in 2ch-sp of first V-st, Cut yarn and fasten off.
*3ch, miss 4 tr, V-st in next tr, SECTION 6 Turn work.
3ch, miss 4 tr, shell in 2ch-sp of Rows 68–80: Rejoin yarn B, as
next V-st; rep from * seven more for Section 5, working 12 rows in SECTION 14
15
V-stitch
times working 8tr shell on last yarn B and last row in yarn A. Rows 169–178: Rejoin yarn B,
rep, 1tr, turn – 9 shells, 8 V-sts. Cut yarn and fasten off. work as for Section 13.
Row 30: 2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in Turn work to other side and Cut yarn, fasten off.
17
shell
next V-st, *2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in continue after Row 67.
next V-st; rep from * seven more FINISHING 19
times, 2ch, 8tr, 1tr in last st, turn SECTION 7 Weave in all ends.
– 9 x (9tr), 8 V-sts Rows 81–93: As Section 3. Block and allow to END
Row 31: 2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in Turn work. dry naturally. 21
next V-st, *2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in
next V-st; rep from * seven more SECTION 8
times, 2ch, 8tr, 1tr in last st, turn Rows 94–106: As Section 4. 23
– 9 x (9tr), 8 V-sts. Turn work.
Rows 32–40: Rep Row 31.
At end of Row 40, change to yarn SECTION 9 25
B on last pull through of last st. Rows 107–119: As Section 5.
Cut yarn A. Turn work.
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section 3
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12
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10
9
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chain
3 section 1
treble crochet 2
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start
V-stitch
16
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shell
18
section 2
19
20
21
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23
24
25
26
27
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section 6
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IC#104
MATERIALS MOTIF 1
● Rowan Summerlite 4ply, START Make eight
100% cotton, With yarn B and 3.5mm
50g/175m/191yds (4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm) hook, 4ch.
Yarn A: Buttermilk 421 x 4 (4, Rnd 1: (RS) (1tr, 1ch) seven times
4, 5) balls in first of 4 ch, join with sl st in
Yarn B: Touch of Gold 439 beg 4ch – 8tr, 8 x 1ch-sps.
x 1 ball Fasten off yarn B.
Yarn C: Aqua 433 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Coral Blush 442 x 1 ball Join yarn C in first ch-sp.
Yarn E: Periwinkle 424 x 1 ball Rnd 2: (RS) Beg Cl (see Special
Yarn F: Vintage Claret 443 Stitches), [3ch, 1Cl (see Special
x 1 ball Stitches)] in each ch-sp around,
Yarn G: Langoustine 440 3ch, sl st in top of Beg Cl to form
x 1 ball ring, turn – 8Cl.
Yarn H: High Tide 428 x 1 ball Fasten off yarn C.
Yarn I: Blushes 420 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Pinched Pink 426 Join yarn D in any 3ch-sp.
x 1 ball Rnd 3: (WS) 3ch (counts as 1tr
Yarn K: Green Bay 445 x 1 ball here and throughout), (2tr, 2ch,
● 3.5mm (4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm) 3tr) in same 3ch-sp, 3tr in next
hook (see Pattern Notes) 3ch-sp, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next
● Two stitch markers 3ch-sp, 3tr in next 3ch-sp; rep
from * twice more, sl st to top of
YARN ALTERNATIVES 3ch, turn.
You can use any 4ply weight yarn Fasten off yarn D.
that works to the same tension
for this design. Join yarn E in any corner 2ch-sp.
Rnd 4: (RS) (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
TENSION same ch-sp, [3tr in sp between
Work one motif to measure next two 3tr groups] twice, *(3tr,
approximately 10.5 (11) x 2ch, 3tr) in next corner 2ch-sp,
11.5 (12)cm/4 (4¼) x 4½ (4¾)in [3tr in sp between next two 3tr
using 4mm hook, or size required groups] twice; rep from * twice
to obtain tension. more, sl st to top of 3ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn E.
Green Meadows
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie loves creating that Join yarn F in any corner 2ch-sp.
something a bit different, Rnd 5: (WS) (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
inspired by her love of festivals same 2ch-sp, [3tr in sp between
Waistcoat
and vintage fashion. next two 3tr groups] three times,
*(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next corner
SPECIAL STITCHES 2ch-sp, [3tr in sp between next
Beginning Cluster (Beg Cl): two 3tr groups] three times; rep
BY CASSIE WARD
2ch (counts as first tr), *yrh insert from * twice more sl st to top of
hook in same sp, yrh and pull up 3ch, turn.
This lightweight waistcoat is a loop, yrh and draw through 2 lps; Fasten off yarn F.
fun piece that can be slipped on rep from * twice more, yrh and
draw through all 4 lps. Join in yarn A in any corner
with a little pair of denim shorts Cluster (Cl): *yrh insert hook in 2ch-sp.
or your favourite summer dress! ch-sp, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh Rnd 6: (RS) Work as a continual
and draw through 2 lps; rep from joining row or as folls: (3ch, 2tr,
*3 times more, yrh, draw through 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr in each
all 5 lps. of next 15 tr, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in each of next
PATTERN NOTES 15 tr; rep from * twice more, sl st
Motifs can be joined using join- to top of 3ch.
ADD TO THE STASH as-you-go method on Rnd 6, or Fasten off.
Buy this summery yarn from sewn together.
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk MOTIF 2
The different sizes for this pattern Make eight
are created using different With yarn G and 3.5mm (4mm,
sized hooks. Please choose the 4.5mm, 5mm) hook, 3ch, sl st to
appropriate hook for your size: first ch to form ring.
3.5 (4, 4.5, 5)mm. Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here
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facing, evenly distribute 169dc Row 8: 1ch, 1dc in top of first tr,
along edge, turn. 1dc in each ch-sp and tr to end
Row 1: (WS) 4ch (counts as 1tr, working last dc in last tr, turn.
1ch) [miss 1dc, 1tr in next dc, Rows 9 & 10: As Rows 1 & 2.
1ch] to end working 1tr in last st, Row 11: As Row 7 – 14 ch-sps
turn – 84 ch-sps. Row 12: As Row 2.
Row 2: (RS) 1ch, 1dc in first tr, Rows 13 & 14: As Rows 1 & 2.
1dc in each tr and ch-sp to end Row 15: As Row 7 – 13 ch-sps.
and throughout) (2tr, 2ch) in ring, twice more, sl st to top of 3ch. working last dc in top of 3ch of Row 16: As Row 2.
(3tr, 2ch) three times in ring, sl-st Rnd 4: As Rnd 4 of Motif 1 using previous row. Row 17: As Row 7 – 12 ch-sps.
to top of 3 ch, turn. yarn J. Fasten off. Row 18: As Row 2.
Fasten off yarn G. Rnd 5: As Rnd 5 of Motif 1 using Rows 19–22: As Rows 1 & 2.
yarn K. LEFT FRONT Fasten off.
Join yarn H to any corner 2ch-sp. Rnd 6: As Rnd 6 of Motif 1 using With RS facing, count 16ch-sps in
Rnd 2: (WS) (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) yarn A. from end of row, pm in next dc, RIGHT FRONT
in same 2ch-sp, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) cont working on these sts only. With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to
in next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice JOINING Row 1: (WS) 4ch (counts as 1tr, Right Front edge.
more, turn. Join squares in two rows of eight 1ch here and throughout) [miss Work as for Left Front working
Fasten off yarn H. squares, alternating Motif 1 then 1 dc, 1tr, 1ch] to SM working 1tr across first 16 ch-sps and
Motif 2. in last st, turn. reversing shaping.
Join in yarn I to any corner Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in top of first tr,
2ch-sp. BOTTOM EDGING 1dc in each ch-sp and tr to end BACK
Rnd 3: (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same Working along long side of working last dc in top of 3ch, turn. With RS facing count 10 ch-sps
2ch-sp, 3tr in sp between next bottom row of motifs, work Rows 3–6: As Rows 1 & 2. from left front underarm edge,
two 3tr groups, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) as folls: Row 7: 4ch, miss first 4 dc, 1tr pm1, count 10ch-sps from right
in next 2ch-sp, 3tr in sp between With yarn A, 3.5mm (4mm, in next dc, [miss 1 dc, 1ch, 1tr] to front underarm edge, pm2 in
next two 3tr groups; rep from * 4.5mm, 5mm) hook and RS m, turn – 15 ch-sps next st.
Join yarn A to pm1, working
between markers cont as folls:
S M L XL Row 1: (RS) 4ch, (counts as 1tr,
ACTUAL CHEST 84 88 92 96 cm 1ch), miss 1dc, [1tr, 1ch, miss 1dc]
to pm2, turn – 32ch-sps
33 34¾ 36¼ 37¾ in Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each tr and
LENGTH TO UNDERARM 23 24 25 26 cm ch-sp to end ending with 1dc in
top of 3ch.
(NOT INCLUDING FRINGE) 9 9½ 10 10¼ in
Rows 3–22: As Rows 1 & 2.
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1 2
3
4
1 2
LEMON SHOPPER
ISSUE 103 page 54
stitch (ch)
tch (sl st)
e crochet (dc)
crochet (tr)
r FRUITY AMI
ISSUE 103 page 62
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Pear Drop
Emma is an established Grand up through middle of tassel then
Lady of the UK crochet scene and centre of bead, then link of chain
can be found all over the internet leaving a gap of approximately
and social media as Steel&Stitch. 1.5cm/½in between each.
Necklace
Bring needle back through
PATTERN NOTES bead, through tassel
The crochet “beads” are worked and then secure. END
continuously in the round to create Repeat for each strand.
BY EMMA FRIEDLANDER-COLLINS
a smooth finish.
The pattern starts with an
This super summery crochet adjustable ring, or work 3ch, sl st
to first ch then work 6dc in ring
and tassel necklace is
if preferred.
inspired by festival vibes,
boho chic – and pear drops! ROUND BEAD
START Make four in any
combination of colours
With 4mm hook, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
ADD TO THE STASH – 12dc.
Buy these yarns from Rnds 3–5: Dc around.
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MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Nature 60 x 5 balls
Yarn B: Mustard 70 x 1 ball
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran,
100% cotton, 50g/85m/93yds
Yarn C: Marine Blue 634
x 1 ball
Yarn D: Midnight Blue 638
x 1 ball
Yarn E: Lipstick Pink 652
x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Stitch marker
● Yarn needle
● Two large wooden beads
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any aran weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 18dc and 21 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag is 61 x 32cm/
24 x 12½in including handle.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Victoria has been crocheting for
almost ten years, and can usually
be found curled on the sofa,
hook in hand with a huge mug
of tea by her side.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Extended treble (etr): Work as a
normal treble, inserting hook into
stitch two rows below and pulling
up to height of current row.
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6 6
Yarn B
5 5
4 4 Yarn C
3 Yarn D 3
2 2
1
1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8
Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six 6
times – 24dc. Chart 3
5
7 7
Rnd 5: [2dc in next st, 3dc] six 4 Rnd 82: 30dc, 5dc in 5ch-sp,
6times – 30dc. 6 55dc, 5dc in next 5ch-sp, 25dc.
3
Rnd 6: 3dc, [2dc in next st, 4dc] 5 5 2
Fasten off.
4five times, 2dc in next st, 1dc 4 1
– 36dc. HANDLE
3 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Rnd 7: 2dc, [2dc in next st, 5dc] Using 4mm hook and yarn A,
2
five times, 2dc in next st, 2dc 2 Chart 3 121ch.
7
– 42dc. 1 Foundation Row: Starting in
1 6
Rnd
10 8: 9 [6dc,
8 2dc
7 6in next
5 st]
4 six3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 second ch from hook, work 1dc
5
times – 48dc. in each ch to end, turn –120dc.
Chart 3
Rnd 9: 2dc, [2dc in next st, 7dc] 4
Row 1: Dc to end, changing to
7 3
five times, 2dc in next st, 5dc yarn B on last dc, turn.
6– 54dc. 2 Row 2: Dc to end, changing to
Rnd 10: 5dc, [2dc in next st, 8dc] 5 yarn A on last dc, turn.
1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
4five times, 2dc in next st, 3dc Fasten off yarn B.
– 60dc. Row 3: Dc to end in yarn A.
3
Rnd 11: 3dc, [2dc in next st, 9dc] Fasten off.
2five times, 2dc in next st, 6dc,
– 66dc. 1 CORD
Rnd
10 12:9 1dc,
8 [2dc
7 6in next
5 4st, 3 2 1 Using 4mm hook and yarn A,
10dc] five times, 2dc in next st, 175ch.
9dc – 72dc. Foundation Row: Sl st in each
Rnd 13: 4dc, [2dc in next st, ch to end, turn and work 1sl st in
11dc] five times, 2dc in next st, bottom of each ch.
7dc – 78dc. Fasten off.
Rnd 14: 7dc, [2dc in next st,
12dc] five times, 2dc in next st, TASSELS
5dc – 84dc. st around on Rnd 1, then cont Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn E. Cut three 12cm/4¾in lengths in
Rnd 15: 3dc, [2dc in next st, working chart for next six rnds. Rnd 64: 2dc, [MB (see Special yarn A and fold in half.
13dc] five times, 2dc in next st, Fasten off yarn D. Stitches) in next st, 4dc] to end. Insert hook in space between
10dc – 90dc. Rnd 65: Dc around. first two sts of Rnd 61, and then
Rnd 16: 1dc, [2dc in next st, Rnd 34: Dc around in yarn A. Fasten off yarn E. out through corresponding
14dc] five times, 2dc in next st, Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn E. space in row above. Yrh and pull
13dc – 96dc. Rnd 35: 3dc, [1etr (see Special Rnd 66: Dc around in yarn A. through, thread ends through
Rnd 17: 9dc, [2dc in next st, Stitches) two rows below, 4dc] Rnds 67–73: Join in yarn D and loop and pull tight. Rep to end of
15dc] five times, 2dc in next st, to end. begin working from Chart 3, on rnd, leaving a 2 st space between
6dc – 102dc. Rnd 36: Dc around. Rnd 1 work [7dc in yarn D, 3dc in each tassel. Trim ends.
Rnd 18: 5dc, [2dc in next st, Fasten off yarn E, join in yarn A. yarn A] to end.
16dc] five times, 2dc in next st, Rnds 37 & 38: Dc around. Cont working from chart for next FINISHING
11dc – 108dc. Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn C. six rnds. Using a yarn needle, weave
Rnd 19: [2dc in next st, 17dc] six Rnds 39–48: Begin working Fasten off yarn D. in ends.
times – 114dc. from Chart 2, work 1dc in each Rnds 74–77: Dc around in yarn A. Thread ends of strap through
Rnd 20: 4dc, [2dc in next st, st around on Rnd 1, then cont Rnd 78: [7dc, 3ch, miss 3 sts] 5ch-sps in Rnd 81, fold up and
18dc] five times, 2dc in next st, working chart for next nine rnds to end. oversew in place.
14dc – 120dc. joining in yarns where indicated. Rnd 79: [7dc, 3dc in 3ch-sp] Feed cord through spaces in
Rnds 21–26: Dc around. Fasten off yarns B and C. to end. Rnd 78.
Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn D. Rnd 80: Dc around. Thread beads onto ends
Rnds 27–33: Begin working Rnds 49–63: Dc around in Rnd 81: 30dc, 5ch, miss 5 sts, and pull tight to END
from Chart 1, work 1dc in each yarn A. 55dc, 5ch, miss 5 sts, 25dc. close drawstring.
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MATERIALS
● Rowan Summerlite 4ply,
100% cotton 50g/175m/191yds
Yarn A: Buttermilk 421
x 4 (4, 4, 5) balls
Yarn B: Green Bay 445 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Touch of Gold 439
x 1 ball
Yarn D: Aqua 433 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Coral Blush 442 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Periwinkle 424 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Pinched Pink 426
x 1 ball
Yarn H: Blushes 420 x 1 ball
Yarn I: High Tide 428 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Langoustine 440
x 1 ball
● Age 4: 2mm, 2.5mm,
3mm hooks
Age 5: 2.5mm, 3mm,
3.5mm hooks
Age 6: 3mm, 3.5mm,
4mm hooks
Age 7: 3.5mm, 4mm,
4.5mm hooks
All sizes: 1.5mm & 2mm hooks
● Button
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply weight yarn
that works to the same tension
for this project.
TENSION
Work one motif to measure 6 (6.5,
7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) x 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8,
8.5)cm/2¼ (2½, 2¾, 3, 3¼, 3½) x
2¼ (2½, 2¾, 3, 3¼, 3½)in using
2mm (2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm,
4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm) hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
Work 15dc and 9 rows to
measure 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) x 6 (6.5,
7, 7.5)cm/2¼ (2½, 2¾, 3) x 2¼
(2½, 2¾, 3)in using 2mm (2.5mm,
3mm, 3.5mm) hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie loves creating something
Wilderness Dress
that little bit different, inspired
by her love of festivals and
vintage fashion.
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Colourway One Rnd 3: Join in next colour yarn Join four large squares in a row. distribute 60dc along top edge of
Rnd 1: Yarn C. with sl st in gap between last tr small squares.
Rnd 2: Yarn D. of Rnd 2 and starting 3ch, 3ch, BOTTOM EDGING Row 1: 1ch dc to end, turn – 60dc.
Rnd 3: Yarn E. 2tr in same sp, miss 2 sts, [3tr in Using 3mm (3.5mm, 4mm, Rows 2–40: As Row 1.
Rnd 4: Yarn F. gap between next 2 sts, miss next 4.5mm) hook, join yarn I in left
Rnd 5: Yarn B. gap] to end, sl st to top of 3ch corner along long edge of largest SHAPE ARMHOLE
with sl st – 36tr. squares. Row 41: Sl st in first dc, dc2tog,
Colourway Two Change yarn. Row 1: 3ch, 1tr in same sp, 3tr in 54dc, dc2tog, turn – 56 sts.
Rnd 1: Yarn G. Rnd 4: Sl st between any 3tr next 4 sps, [3tr between 2 motifs, Row 42: Dc2tog, 52dc, dc2tog,
Rnd 2: Yarn H. group, 3ch, (2tr, 2ch 3tr) in same 3tr in next 4 sps] to end, finish turn – 54 sts.
Rnd 3: Yarn I. sp (first corner), *[3tr in gap with 2tr in last corner sp. Row 43: Dc2tog, 50dc, dc2tog,
Rnd 4: Yarn J. between next two 3tr groups] Row 2: Join yarn G in top of turn – 52 sts.
Rnd 5: Yarn B. twice**, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in gap last tr, 3ch, 3tr in each sp to end Row 44: 1ch, dc to end.
between next 3tr group; rep from ending with 1tr in top of 3ch. Work both pieces to this point
BACK/FRONT * ending last rep at **. Row 3: Join yarn C in top of last then finish Front and Back
START
Make two Rnd 5: Cont with yarn B tr of Row 2, 3ch, 1tr in same sp, separately as folls:
throughout, this row can be 3tr in each sp along, ending with
SQUARE MOTIF worked using a continual joining 2tr in top of 3ch. FRONT PIECE ONLY
Make a total of 24, working eight method to join squares as With 3.5mm (4mm, 4.5mm, Rows 45–66: As Row 44.
using each size hook for your diagram or cont as folls: sl st to 5mm) hook and yarn J, work
given size. corner sp, 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in one row in dc around bottom LEFT FRONT NECK
Work four in Colourway One, corner ch-sp, *[3tr between next of dress. Row 1: 1ch, 20dc, dc2tog, turn
four in Colourway Two. 3tr group] three times **, (3tr, – 21dc.
4ch, sl st to first ch to form ring. 2ch, 3tr) between next 3tr group; JOIN ROWS Cont on these sts only as folls:
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here rep from * ending last rep at ** Join squares small to medium, Row 2: Dc2tog, 19dc turn
and throughout), 11tr in ring, sl st join with sl st to 3ch. medium to large along long edge – 20dc.
to top of 3ch – 12tr. to form a size graded square. Row 3: 1ch, 18dc, dc2tog, turn
Change yarn. JOIN SQUARES IN ROWS – 19dc.
Rnd 2: 3ch, 1tr in same sp, [2tr Join four smallest squares in a row. BODICE Row 4: Dc2tog, 17dc, turn – 18dc.
in each tr] to end, sl st to top of Join four medium squares in With 2mm (2.5mm, 3mm, Row 5: 1ch, 16dc, dc2tog, turn
3ch – 24tr. a row. 3.5mm) hook and yarn A, evenly – 17dc.
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Row 6: Dc2tog, 15dc, turn Row 7: Dc2tog, 14dc, turn – 15dc. RIGHT BACK NECK NECKLINE CIRCLES
– 16dc. Row 8: 1ch, 13dc, dc2tog, turn Row 1: 1ch, 26dc, turn. Make seven in any colour
Row 7: 1ch, 14dc, dc2tog, turn – 14dc. Cont on these 26dc only Using 1.5mm (2mm) hook.
– 15dc. Row 9: Dc2tog, 12dc, turn as folls: Work as for main motif to end of
Row 8: Dc2tog, 13dc, turn – 13 dc. Rows 2–16: As Row 1. Rnd 1.
– 14dc. Rows 10–12: 1ch, dc to end, Row 17: 4sl sts, 22dc, turn.
Row 9: 1ch, 12dc, dc2tog, turn turn. Row 18: 1ch, 18dc, 4sl sts. FINISHING
– 13dc. Row 13: 1ch, 8dc, sl st in next Fasten off. Join at shoulders.
Rows 10–12: 1ch, dc to end, turn. 4 dc – 8dc. Join side seams.
Row 13: Sl st in next 4 dc, 8dc, Fasten off. LEFT BACK NECK With 2mm (2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm)
turn – 8dc. Rejoin yarn A in 27th st hook, work one row in dc around
Row 14: 1ch, 4dc, 4sl sts. Row 14: Rejoin yarn A in top of from edge. each armhole.
Fasten off. first sl st of previous row, 4 sl st, Rows 1–16: 1ch, 26dc, turn. Using same hook work one row in
4dc. Row 17: 1ch, 22dc, 4sl sts. dc around neck working 5ch-loop
RIGHT FRONT NECK Fasten off. Fasten off. in top left hand corner for button.
With RS facing, count 22 sts Sew on Neckline Circles.
in from right armhole edge, BACK PIECE ONLY Row 18: Rejoin yarn A in top of Sew button on to
join yarn A in this st, and cont Rows 45–62: 1ch, dc to first dc, 4sl sts, 18dc. right side. END
as folls: end, turn. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Row 1: 3ch, miss next st, 20dc,
turn – 21dc.
Row 2: 1ch, 19dc, dc2tog, turn 4yrs 5yrs 6yrs 7yrs
– 20dc. ACTUAL CHEST 42 46 50 54 cm
Row 3: Dc2tog, 18dc, turn
16½ 18 19¾ 21¼ in
– 19dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 17dc, dc2tog, turn SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 19 21 23 25 cm
– 18dc. 7½ 8¼ 9 10 in
Row 5: Dc2tog, 16dc, turn – 17dc. LENGTH 41 43.5 46 48.5 cm
Row 6: 1ch, 15dc, dc2tog, turn
16½ 17 18 19 in
– 16dc.
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MATERIALS
● Phildar Phil Coton 3,
100% cotton,
50g/121m/132yds
Yarn A: Seigle x 1 ball
Yarn B: Poudre, Girafe,
Petunia, Soleil, Jade,
Lavandre, Anisade,
Azur, Corail, Cerise
x 1 ball each
Yarn C: Naval x 9 balls
● 3mm hook
● Yarn needle
TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial
for this design.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket is
70 x 97cm/27½ x 38¼in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annemarie is a Dutch blogger and
crochet designer. Find her online
at www.annemarieshaakblog.
blogspot.co.uk and turn to
page 98 to read our interview
with Annemarie.
PATTERN SQUARES
START Make ten
With yarn A and 3mm
hook, 6ch, sl st to first chain to
make ring.
Rnd 1: 8dc in ring, sl st to first dc.
Change to yarn B. Use a different
yarn B for each square.
Rnd 2: *11ch, sl st in next dc; rep
from * to end, sl st in first 6 ch of
Crochet
in the City Sew the sides of the squares
Colorful patterns
Annemarie Benthem
Turn to page 12 for our review. top of each other. Pull the yarn
through all four loops of the two
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Sirdar Cotton DK, 100%
cotton,
100g/212m/232yds
Yarn A: Pomegranate 530
x 7 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn B: Sapling 529 x 2 (2, 2,
2, 2, 2) balls
Yarn C: Seashell 533 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Citrus 531 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Kimono also shown worked
entirely in shade Lotus 532
(overleaf). Design is also suitable
for Sirdar Cotton Prints DK,
Amalfi DK, Beachcomber DK,
Country Style DK, Click DK,
Wash ‘n’ Wear Double Crepe
DK, Crofter DK, Soukie DK and
Harrap Tweed DK.
TENSION
Work Rnds 1–11 of square to
measure 26 x 26cm/10¼ x 10¼in
using 4mm hook, or size required
to obtain tension.
Work 21 sts and 12 rows in fan
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
Work 18 sts and 24 rows in dc
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Trtr2tog: *Yoh three times,
insert hook in next st, yoh and
draw yarn through, (yoh and
draw through 2 loops on hook)
three times; rep from * once
more, yoh, draw yarn through
3 loops on hook.
Trtr2cl: *Yoh three times, insert
hook in next st, yoh and draw
yarn through, (yoh and draw
through 2 loops on hook) three
times; working into same st rep
from * once more, yoh, draw
yarn through 3 loops on hook.
Trtr3cl: *Yoh three times, insert
hook in next st, yoh and draw
Kimono Jacket
yarn through, (yoh and draw
through 2 loops on hook) three
times; working into same st rep
from * twice more, yoh, draw
BY SIRDAR DESIGN TEAM yarn through 4 loops on hook.
SQUARE
This colourful kimono is the perfect beach cover-up! START Make four
Using 4mm hook and
yarn A, make 10ch, sl st into
first ch to form ring.
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in
Rnd 1: 1ch, 24dc into ring, sl st to 12th rnd
to first dc – 24dc.
1
Rnd 2: 1ch, 1dc into same
place as 1ch, *4ch, trtr2tog
2
(see Special Stitches), into top
1
of trtr2tog just made work 7ch,
3
1quadtr, 7ch, 1dc, 8ch, 1quintr,
8ch, 1dc, 7ch, 1quadtr, 7ch, 1dc
4
(set of three leaves made), 4ch,
1dc into next dc in Rnd 1, 7ch,
5
2
miss next 2dc, 1dc into next dc; S
rep from * three times more,
6
omitting dc at end of last rep,
sl st into first dc. Fasten off.
7
Rnd 3: Rejoin yarn to top of 8ch
3
8
before quintr in second leaf of
next set, 1ch, 1dc into same place
9
as 1ch, * 2ch, miss next quintr,
1dc into top of next 8ch, 5ch,
10
1dc into top of 7ch before quadtr
4
in third leaf of same set, miss
cm
in
Square motif from 1st to 12th rnd
11
next quadtr, 1dc into top of next
1
7ch, 3ch, 1dtr into next 7ch‑sp,
12
3ch, 1dc into top of next 7ch of
2
first leaf of next set, miss next
5
13
quadtr, 1dc into top of next 7ch,
3
5ch, 1dc into top of next 8ch
14
4
before quintr; rep from * three
times more, sl st into first dc.
15
2
Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc into same place
6
as 1ch, * 3dc into next 2ch-sp,
16
1dc into next dc, 1dc into each
of next 5ch, 1dc into each of
7
next 2dc, 3dc into next 3ch-sp,
17
3
1dc into next dtr, 3dc into next
Key
8
3ch‑sp, 1dc into each of next
7
18
2dc, 1dc into each of next 5ch,
ch
9
** 1dc into next dc; rep from * Section of Fan Pattern
19
Key
10
twice more, then from * to ** miss next 1ch-sp, 1tr into next tr, SECTION OF FAN PATTERN
Key
4
once, sl st to first dc. 1tr into next
Section of Fan Pattern 1ch-sp, 1ch, ** 3tr ch
dc
20
quadtr ttr2tog cl
11
Rnd 5: Sl st into each of next into corner st; rep from * twice
ch break off yyarn arn
ttr2tog cl
8
2dc to corner, 3ch (counts as 1tr, more then from * to ** once, dc
12
21
1ch), 1tr into same place as 3ch, ending 1tr into corner st, sl st dc join yyarn
arn
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SPAS7739
➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
cl, * 5ch, miss next 4 sts, trtr3cl 3ch, miss next dc; rep from *
into next st, (5ch, miss 5dc, trtr3cl twice more then from * to **
into next dc) six times, 5ch, miss once, 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss
next 4dc, ** (trtr3cl, 2ch, trtr3cl) last dc and sl st at beg of rnd,
all into next corner st; rep from sl st into first tr.
* twice more then from * to ** Rnd 19: As Rnd 13 – 288dc.
once, sl st into top of first cl. Rnd 20: Sl st to fourth dc,
Rnd 11: 1ch, 1dc into same place change to yarn D, 2ch, 2tr into dc
as 1ch, 3dc into next 2ch corner on which 2ch stands, 3ch, miss
sp, * (1dc into top of next cl, 5dc next dc, *3tr into next dc, 3ch,
into next 5ch-sp) eight times, ** miss next 4dc, (3tr into next dc,
1dc into next cl, 3dc into next 3ch, miss next 5dc) ten times,
2ch corner sp; rep from * twice ** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss
more then from * to ** once, next 4dc, 3tr into next dc, 3ch,
sl st into first dc – 208dc. miss next dc; rep from * twice
more then from * to ** once,
Change to yarn B. 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss last dc
Rnd 12: 2ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr and sl st at beg of rnd, sl st into
into dc on which 2ch stands, 3ch, first tr.
miss next 3dc, * (3tr into next dc, Rnd 21: As Rnd 13 – 312dc.
3ch, miss next 5dc) eight times,
** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss Change to yarn A.
next 3dc; rep from * twice then Rnd 22: 1ch (counts as 1dc),
from * to ** once, sl st to first tr. 1dc into each of next 3dc, 3dc
Rnd 13: 1ch, 1dc into tr on into next dc (corner dc), * 1dc
which 1ch stands, 1dc into each into each of next 77dc, 3dc into
of next 2tr, 3dc into next 3ch-sp, corner dc; rep from * twice
* 1dc into each of next 3tr, 3dc more, 1dc into each of next
into next 3ch-sp; rep from * to 73dc, sl st into first dc – 320dc.
end, sl st into first dc – 216dc.
Rnd 14: Sl st to fourth dc, Row 22 sets dc patt with 3dc
change to yarn A, 2ch, 2tr into into each corner st.
dc on which 2ch stands, 3ch, Keeping continuity of dc patt and
miss next dc, *3tr into next dc, working 3dc into each corner st
3ch, miss next 4dc, (3tr into next in every row, work 11 (14, 17, 20,
dc, 3ch, miss next 5dc) seven 23, 26) rnds more – 408 (432,
times, ** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, 456, 480, 504, 528)dc.
miss next 4dc, 3tr into next dc,
3ch, miss next dc; rep from * to Next Rnd: Sl st to fifth (second,
* twice more then from * to ** fifth, second, fifth, second) dc, 13 (13, 14, 14, 15, 15) times, 3tr Join back and two front squares
once, 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss change to yarn B, 2ch, 2tr into dc into next dc, 3ch, miss next 1 (4, at shoulder seams for 44 (45, 48,
last dc and sl st at beg of rnd, sl on which 2ch stands, (3ch, miss 1, 4, 1, 4)dc and sl st at beg of 49, 51, 53)cm/17¼ (17¾,19, 19¼,
st into first tr. 5dc, 3tr into next dc) one (two, rnd, sl st into first dc. 20, 21)in from each side edge.
Rnd 15: As Rnd 13 – 240dc. two, three, three four) time(s), Join side seams leaving upper
Rnd 16: Sl st to fourth dc, *3ch, miss 4dc, 3tr into next dc, Next Rnd: 1ch, 1dc into tr on 19 (21, 23, 24, 25, 26)cm/7½
change to yarn C, 2ch, 2tr into dc 3ch, miss next corner dc, 3tr into which 1ch stands, *1dc into each (8¼, 9, 9½, 9¾, 10¼)in open for
on which 2ch stands, 3ch, miss next dc, 3ch, miss next 4dc, (3tr of next 2tr, 3dc into next 3ch-sp; armholes.
next dc, *3tr into next dc, 3ch, into next dc, 3ch, miss 5dc) 15 rep from * to end, sl st into first tr. Pin out garment to the
miss next 4dc, (3tr into next dc, (16, 17, 18, 19, 20) times, 3tr into Fasten off. measurement given.
3ch, miss next 5dc) eight times, next dc; rep from * twice more, Cover with damp cloths and
** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss next 3ch, miss next 4dc, 3tr into next MAKING UP leave until dry.
4dc, 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss dc, 3ch, miss next corner dc, 3tr With RS of squares facing join two See ball band for
next dc; rep from * twice more into next dc, 3ch, miss next 4dc, squares together to form back washing and further END
then from * to ** once, 3tr into (3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss 5dc) rectangle with centre back seam. care instructions.
next dc, 3ch, miss last dc and sl st
at beg of rnd, sl st into first tr.
Rnd 17: As Rnd 13 – 264dc. XS S M L XL XXL
Rnd 18: Sl st to fourth dc, TO FIT BUST 81–86 91–97 102–107 112–117 122–127 132–137 cm
change to yarn A, 2ch, 2tr into
32–34 36–38 40–42 44–46 48–50 52–54 in
dc on which 2ch stands, 3ch,
miss next dc, *3tr into next dc, WIDTH 110 115 120 125 130 135 cm
3ch, miss next 4dc, (3tr into 43¼ 45¼ 47¼ 49½ 51¼ 53¼ in
next dc, 3ch, miss next 5dc) nine LENGTH 55 58 60 63 65 68 cm
times, ** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, END
21¾ 22¾ 23¾ 24¾ 25½ 25½ in
miss next 4dc, 3tr into next dc,
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MATERIALS HOUSE
● DMC Natura Just Cotton, 100% START WALLHANGING
cotton, 50g/155m/170yds (WRITTEN)
Yarn A: Aqua 100 x 1 ball With yarn A, work as folls:
Yarn B: Canelle 37 x 1 ball Row 1: 2ch, 3dc in second ch
Yarn C: Bamboo 76 x 1 ball from hook, turn – 3dc.
Yarn D: Coral 18 x 1 ball Row 2: 2ch, 2dc in first st, 1dc,
Yarn E: Ivory 02 x 1 ball 2dc in last st, turn – 5dc.
Yarn F: Prussian 64 x 1 ball Row 3: 2ch, 2dc in first st, dc to
● 2.75mm hook last st, 2dc in last st, turn – 7dc.
● Pom-pom maker, 2.5cm/1in Rows 4–14: Rep Row 3 – 29dc.
● Black embroidery thread Row 15: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
● Tapestry needle A20dc, B2dc, A5dc, A2dc in last
● Four bulldog clips for hanging st, turn – 31dc.
Row 16: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
YARN ALTERNATIVES A6dc, B2dc, A21dc, A2dc in last
You can use any light DK-weight st, turn – 33dc.
cotton to achieve a similar effect. Row 17: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A19dc, C2dc, D1dc, C4dc, A5dc,
TENSION A2dc in last st, turn – 35dc.
Work 26dc and 30 rows to Row 18: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using A6dc, C6dc, A21dc, A2dc in last
2.75mm hook, or size required to st, turn – 37dc.
obtain tension. Row 19: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A22dc, C3dc, D1dc, C1dc, A8dc,
MEASUREMENTS A2dc in last st, turn – 39dc.
Each finished hanging measures Row 20: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
Nursery
22 x 16.5cm/6½ x 8½in. A9dc, C4dc, A24dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 41dc.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Row 21: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
Wallhangings
Dawn hopes to help makers A25dc, C1dc, D1dc, C1dc, A6dc,
create items they love while B2dc, A3dc, A2dc in last st, turn
developing their crochet skills. – 43dc.
Visit her Etsy shop at www. Row 22: 1ch, A5dc, B2dc, A6dc,
thealmondsnug.etsy.com. C2dc, A28dc, turn.
BY DAWN CURRAN
Row 23: 1ch, A33dc, C2dc,
PATTERN NOTES D1dc, C4dc, A3dc, turn.
Inspired by on-trend nursery Follow Chart pattern or written Row 24: 1ch, A3dc, C6dc,
decor, these tactile wallhangings instructions for working A34dc, turn.
colourwork. Row 25: 1ch, A29dc, B2dc,
are fun to make and brighten up A3dc, C3dc, D1dc, C1dc, A4dc,
any nursery wall. When working from chart read turn.
all odd (RS) rows from right to Row 26: 1ch, A4dc, C4dc, A4dc,
left, read all even (WS) rows from B2dc, A29dc, turn.
left to right. Row 27: 1ch, A7dc, B10dc,
D4dc, B3dc, A2dc, C5dc, D1dc,
When working from written C1dc, A2dc, C1dc, D1dc, C1dc,
instructions, A3dc means work A5dc, turn.
3dc in yarn A. Row 28: 1ch, A5dc, C2dc, A3dc,
C6dc, A3dc, B3dc, D4dc, B10dc,
To change colour, work last yrh of A7dc, turn.
previous st in new colour, except Row 29: 1ch, A7dc, B3dc, E4dc,
when working tree blossom in the B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, A3dc, C1dc,
house picture then finish previous D1dc, C3dc, A11dc, turn.
st in yarn C and work only first Row 30: 1ch, A11dc, C4dc,
yrh in yarn D before changing A4dc, B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, E4dc,
back to yarn C for last yrh. B3dc, A7dc, turn.
Row 31: 1ch, A7dc, B3dc, E4dc,
2ch at beg of row do not count B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, A4dc, C2dc,
as a st. D1dc, A12dc, turn.
Row 32: 1ch, A12dc, C2dc,
Using intarsia method, start a A5dc, B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, E4dc,
new length of yarn for each B3dc, A7dc, turn.
change of colour and keep all Row 33: 1ch, A7dc, B17dc,
strands on WS of work. A19dc, turn.
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Row 34: 1ch, A19dc, B17dc, Row 40: As Row 38.
Yarn A Yarn E
A7dc, turn. Row 41: As Row 33.
Row 35: As Row 33. Row 42: As Row 34. Yarn B Yarn F
Row 36: As Row 34. Row 43: 1ch, A5dc, F21dc,
Row 37: 1ch, A7dc, B3dc, E4dc, A17dc, turn. Yarn C Black embroidery
B3dc, E4dc, B3dc, A19dc, turn. Row 44: 1ch, A17dc, F20dc, thread for lettering.
Row 38: 1ch, A19dc, B3dc, E4dc, A6dc, turn. Yarn D
Not a st.
B3dc, E4dc, B3dc, A7dc, turn. Row 45: 1ch, A6dc, F19dc,
Yarn E
Row 39: As Row 37. A18dc, turn.
Yarn F
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Black embroidery
thread for lettering.
Not a st.
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Row 46: 1ch, A18dc, F18dc, C11dc, D2dc, C6dc, C2dc in last Row 24: 1ch, E5dc, C20dc, E3dc, Row 40: 1ch, E3dc, F6dc, D4dc,
A7dc, turn. st, turn – 23dc. A5dc, D3dc, F4dc, E3dc, turn. A7dc, E23dc, turn.
Row 47: 1ch, A7dc, F17dc, Row 12: 2ch, C2dc in first st, Row 25: 1ch, E3dc, F4dc, D3dc, Row 41: 1ch, E22dc, A7dc, D4dc,
A19dc, turn. C6dc, D3dc, C12dc, C2dc in last A5dc, E3dc, C6dc, D2dc, C10dc, F5dc, E5dc, turn.
Row 48: 1ch, A19dc, F16dc, st, turn – 25dc. E7dc, turn. Row 42: 1ch, E5dc, F5dc, D4dc,
A8dc, turn. Row 13: 2ch, C2dc in first st, Row 26: 1ch, E7dc, C9dc, D3dc, A7dc, E22dc, turn.
Row 49: 1ch, A8dc, F15dc, C13dc, D2dc, C8dc, C2dc in last C4dc, E4dc, A5dc, D3dc, F4dc, Row 43: 1ch, E21dc, A7dc, D4dc,
A20dc, turn. st, turn – 27dc. E4dc, turn. F5dc, E6dc, turn.
Row 50: 1ch, A24dc, F3dc, Row 14: 2ch, C2dc in first st, Row 27: 1ch, E4dc, F4dc, D3dc, Row 44: 1ch, E6dc, F5dc, D4dc,
A16dc, turn. C25dc, C1dc and E1dc in last st, A5dc, E4dc, C4dc, D2dc, C8dc, A7dc, E21dc, turn.
Row 51: 1ch, A16dc, F3dc, turn – 29dc. E9dc, turn. Row 45: 1ch, E20dc, A7dc,
A24dc, turn. Row 15: 2ch, E2dc in first st, Row 28: 1ch, E9dc, C12dc, E5dc, D4dc, F4dc, E8dc, turn.
Row 52: As Row 50. C27dc, C2dc in last st, turn A5dc, D3dc, F4dc, E5dc, turn. Row 46: 1ch, E8dc, F4dc, D4dc,
Row 53: 1ch, A11dc, E3dc, – 31dc. Row 29: 1ch, E5dc, F4dc, D3dc, A7dc, E20dc, turn.
A29dc, turn. Row 16: 2ch, C2dc in first st, A5dc, E5dc, C10dc, E11dc, turn. Row 47: 1ch, E19dc, A7dc, D4dc,
Row 54: 1ch, A29dc, E3dc, C26dc, E3dc, E2dc in last st, turn Row 30: 1ch, E11dc, C8dc, E6dc, F5dc, E8dc, turn.
A11dc, turn. – 33dc. A5dc, D4dc, F3dc, E6dc, turn. Row 48: 1ch, E8dc, F5dc, D4dc,
Row 55: 1ch, A5dc, E3dc, Row 17: 2ch, E2dc in first st, Row 31: 1ch, E6dc, F3dc, D4dc, A7dc, E19dc, turn.
A35dc, turn. E4dc, C22dc, D2dc, C3dc, C2dc A5dc, E6dc, C6dc, E13dc, turn. Row 49: 1ch, E18dc, A7dc, D4dc,
Row 56: 1ch, A35dc, E3dc, in last st, turn – 35dc. Row 32: 1ch, E13dc, C4dc, E7dc, F6dc, E8dc, turn.
A5dc, turn. Row 18: 2ch, C2dc in first st, A6dc, D3dc, F4dc, E6dc, turn. Row 50: 1ch, E8dc, F6dc, D4dc,
Rows 57–65: 1ch, A43dc, turn. C3dc, D3dc, C20dc, E7dc, E2dc Row 33: 1ch, E6dc, F4dc, D3dc, F1dc, A6dc, E18dc, turn.
Fasten off. in last st, turn – 37dc. A6dc, E24dc, turn. Row 51: 1ch, E17dc, A7dc, F1dc,
Weave in all ends. Row 19: 2ch, E2dc in first st, Row 34: 1ch, E23dc, A7dc, F6dc, D3dc, F6dc, E9dc, turn.
E8dc, C20dc, D2dc, C5dc, C2dc E7dc, turn. Row 52: 1ch, E9dc, F6dc, D3dc,
BIRD WALLHANGING in last st, turn – 39dc. Row 35: 1ch, E7dc, F6dc, A6dc, F1dc, A7dc, E17dc, turn.
(WRITTEN) Row 20: 2ch, C2dc in first st, E24dc, turn. Row 53: 1ch, E17dc, A7dc, F9dc,
With yarn C, work as folls: C26dc, E11dc, E2dc in last st, Row 36: 1ch, E2dc, F10dc, E10dc, turn.
Row 1: 2ch, 3dc in second ch turn – 41dc. E12dc, A6dc, F5dc, E8dc, turn. Row 54: 1ch, E10dc, F9dc, A6dc,
from hook, turn – 3dc. Row 21: 2ch, E2dc in first st, Row 37: 1ch, E8dc, F5dc, A4dc, E18dc, turn.
Row 2: 2ch, 2dc in first st, 1dc, E12dc, C26dc, E1dc, E2dc in last E14dc, F10dc, E2dc, turn. Row 55: 1ch, E15dc, D3dc, A6dc,
2dc in last st, turn – 5dc. st, turn – 43dc. Row 38: 1ch, E2dc, F10dc, F8dc, E11dc, turn.
Row 3: 2ch, 2dc in first st, dc to Row 22: 1ch, E3dc, C24dc, E7dc, E14dc, A3dc, F5dc, E9dc, turn. Row 56: 1ch, E11dc, F8dc, A4dc,
last st, 2dc in last st, turn – 7dc. F7dc, E2dc, turn. Row 39: 1ch, E9dc, F5dc, E2dc, D1dc, E17dc, turn.
Rows 4–10: Rep Row 3 – 21dc. Row 23: 1ch, E2dc, F7dc, E7dc, A1dc, E8dc, A7dc, D4dc, F6dc, Row 57: 1ch, E16dc, D1dc, E3dc,
Row 11: 2ch, C2dc in first st, C22dc, E5dc, turn. E3dc, turn. A4dc, F7dc, E12dc, turn.
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E22dc, turn. from hook, turn – 3dc. Using black embroidery thread, Wet block work.
Rows 59–65: 1ch, E43dc, turn. Row 2: 2ch, 2dc in first st, 1dc, backstitch words to wall hangings
Fasten off. 2dc in last st, turn – 5dc. using pictures as a guide. Use a 2.5cm/1in pom-pom maker
Weave in all ends. Work a French knot to dot the “i”. to make three small pom-poms
Row 3: 2ch, 2dc in first st, dc to To personalise the message, be for each wallhanging, and attach
WALLHANGINGS (CHART) last st, 2dc in last st, turn – 7dc. sure to centre the letters over a to lower edge.
Starting with yarn A for House Rows 4–21: As Row 3 – 43dc. WS row. Use a bulldog clip at each
and yarn C for Bird, work both Rows 22–65: 1ch, 1dc in each With backstitch, embroider top corner to hang on END
patterns from Chart as folls: st, turn. beak and eye to small bird and the wall.
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MATERIALS
● Use your leftover cotton yarns;
the petals are made with thicker
yarn (yarn A) and contours and
lines with a thinner one, like
embroidery yarn (yarn B).
● Use a smaller hook than the
recommended size to give
petals a close and firm feel.
For example, work petals on
a 2mm hook, contours on a
1.5mm hook. One flower can
be made of different shades of
yarn, like in nature, every petal
is different.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tuija is a textile designer and
crocheter by chance, who uses
a hook like a pen and yarn as a
paint. Find her on Instagram
@tuijaheikkinen.
PATTERN NOTES
There is only a pattern for the
single petal, combine your
crochet basics (circles, picots
etc) and imagination to create a
flower/flowers.
The same is true for the fern, you
can vary from the pattern, either
lengthening or shortening it as
you prefer.
Floral Appliqué
Do not crochet too tightly and
increase stitches in the curved
part of the petal.
Lines inside the petals are
BY TUIJA HEIKKINEN
slip stitches. You can make them
freeform with your own style.
These little wonders are blooming in various ways, flying
If you make a brooch, crochet
with the wind, sleeping at night and eventually fading away.
centre circles and sew the petals
to it slightly interlocked by hand.
If you appliqué flowers, use a
sewing machine (you can do this
by hand).
It’s easier to finish the whole
flower first (stitch the parts
together) and appliqué after that.
FERN
START 14ch, *1tr in each
of third, fourth and
fifth ch from hook, 1htr in each
of next 2ch, sl st in next ch**,
(1 frond made), 13ch, rep from *
to ** once, 6ch, sl st in second
ch from hook and in each of next
4 ch, 8ch, rep from * to ** once,
sl st in each of next 5ch of stem,
8ch, rep from * to ** once, sl st
in rem 6 ch of stem.
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MATERIALS
● Aran weight yarn,
50g balls
Yarn A: Coral x 7 balls
Yarn B: Green x 5 balls
Yarn C: Blue x 11 balls
Yarn D: Cream x 5 balls
Yarn E: Pink x 5 balls
Yarn F: Lilac x 2 balls
● 4mm hook
TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial for
this design.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Charlotte has a degree in
textile crafts and works as a
designer, maker and tutor, as
well as author. Lucy is a product
developer in the toy industry and
enjoys crochet, knitting
and macramé.
BLANKET
START With yarn A, 206ch.
Row 1: 1htr into third
chain from the hook, 1htr into
each stitch to end, turn.
Row 2: 2ch, 1htr into each stitch
to end, turn.
Repeat Row 2 four more times.
Join in yarn B.
Row 7: 3ch, work 1tr into the
first stitch, *miss 2 sts, work 3tr
into next stitch; rep from * to
last stitch, work 2tr into last
stitch, turn.
Join in yarn C.
Row 8: 2ch, 1htr into each stitch
Seaside Blanket
to end, turn.
Row 9: 3ch, 1tr into each of
second and third sts, 5tr into
next stitch, slip the hook out of
BY CHARLOTTE LIDDLE & LUCY HOPPING the top of the last tr, insert it into
the top of the first tr, insert the
Whether basking in the sunshine or snuggling up against hook back into the loop again
and pull it through (1 bobble
the sea breeze, this cosy crochet blanket is just the thing! made), insert hook back into the
loop again and pull it through
(1 bobble made), *1tr into each
of the next 5 sts, 5tr into next
stitch, slip the hook out of the
top of the last tr, insert it into the
top of the first tr, insert the hook
back into the loop again and pull
it through (1 bobble made); rep
from * to last 3 sts, 1tr into each
This colourful design is taken
of last 3 sts, turn.
from Handmade Glamping by
Charlotte Liddle & Lucy
Row 10: 2ch, 1htr into each
Hopping (CICO Books, £9.99). stitch to end, turn.
Turn to page 12 for our review.
Join in yarn D.
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rep from * to last stitch, work
2tr into last stitch, turn.
Join in yarn E.
Row 12: 3ch, 3tr into the first
gap between clusters of the
brighT
row below, continue working
clusters of 3tr into each gap
between clusters to the end, on PLUS!
the last tr, 3ch and attach to top
Adorable amigurumi
pattern book
ideas
of tr below, turn.
and amigurumi
accessories pack
Join in yarn F.
Row 13: 3ch, 1tr into the first
stitch, *miss 3 sts, work 3tr
into gap between clusters; rep Enjoy the late-
from * to last stitch, 2tr into last summer sun with
stitch, turn. colourful makes
you’ll love to hook
Row 14: Rep Row 12 in yarn E.
Row 15: Rep Row 13 in yarn D
– five rows of granny stripe.
EDGING
Join in yarn B and work clusters
of 3tr into every third stitch
along the top of the blanket.
At the corner, work a cluster of
3tr in the corner of the blanket,
4ch, work another cluster of 3tr
in the same stitch.
Continue around the rest of the
blanket in the same way. back To
school
Fasten off.
Join in yarn E.
Work a round of dc along the DON’T
MISS OUT
whole edge, at each corner
working 4dc into the 4ch-sp.
Seaside Cushion
MATERIALS childhood, with crochet being
● Stylecraft Classique her particular passion. She now
Cotton DK, 100% cotton, combines designing and freelance
50g/92m/100yds crochet technical editing with
BY JANE CZAJA
Yarn A: Greek Blue 3095 running crochet workshops so
x 3 balls others can learn and be inspired.
Hook this cheery cushion Yarn B: Poppy 3672 x 1 ball Visit her website at www.janes
to remember warm Yarn C: Sunflower 3662 crochet.com and follow on
x 1 ball Instagram @janeccrochet.
summers playing on the ● 3.5mm hook
sand and in the sea. ● Stitch marker PATTERN NOTES
● Yarn needle Each block of (3ch, 3tr) is
● Cushion pad, 35 x 35cm/ worked in 3ch-sp of block of
14 x 14in previous row.
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MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Turquoise 36 x 3 balls
Yarn B: Light Green 40 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Candy Pink 64 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Orange 74 x 1 ball
● 5mm hook
● Stuffing
● Yarn needle
● Googly safety eye, 15mm/½in
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any aran weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 15dc and 16 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished cushion is 45 x 40cm/
17¾ x 15¾in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Sarah-Jane learnt to crochet at
a young age. She loves being
inventive with crochet and likes
her designs to be simple, fun
and quirky and most of all to
make people smile. Find her on
Instagram @flo_and_dot.
BODY
START Make two
Using yarn A, 45ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, 43dc, turn – 44dc.
Rows 2–24: 1ch (does not count
as st throughout), 44dc, turn.
Row 25: 1ch, dc2tog, 40dc,
dc2tog, turn – 42dc.
Dino Cushion
Rows 26 & 27: 1ch, 42dc, turn.
Row 28: 1ch, dc2tog, 38dc,
dc2tog, turn – 40dc.
Rows 29 & 30: 1ch, 40dc, turn.
Row 31: 1ch, dc2tog, 36dc,
BY SARAH-JANE HICKS
dc2tog, turn – 38dc.
Rows 32 & 33: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
A fun and friendly cushion Row 34: 1ch, dc2tog, 34dc,
with soft spikes and spots! dc2tog, turn – 36dc.
Rows 35 & 36: 1ch, 36dc, turn.
Row 37: 1ch, dc2tog, 32dc,
dc2tog, turn – 34dc.
Rows 38 & 39: 1ch, 34dc, turn.
Row 40: 1ch, dc2tog, 30dc,
dc2tog, turn – 32dc.
ADD TO THE STASH Rows 41 & 42: 1ch, 32dc, turn.
Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.hobbycraft.co.uk Row 43: 1ch, dc2tog, 28dc,
dc2tog, turn – 30dc.
Row 44: 1ch, dc2tog, 26dc,
dc2tog, turn – 28dc.
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Summertime
MATERIALS Yarn N: Lime Green 128
● Paintbox Yarns Simply DK x 1 ball
Mini Ball, 100% acrylic, Yarn O: Spearmint Green 125
Bunting
10g/28m/31yds x 1 ball
Yarn A: Tomato Red 112 Yarn P: Pistachio Green 124
x 1 ball x 1 ball
Yarn B: Lipstick Pink 151 Yarn Q: Sailor Blue 139
BY SHERRIE YABSLEY x 1 ball x 1 ball
Yarn C: Bubblegum Pink 150 Yarn R: Kingfisher Blue 134
Bright and colourful bunting, x 1 ball x 1 ball
Yarn D: Ballet Pink 152 x 1 ball Yarn S: Sky Blue 138 x 1 ball
made to brighten those Yarn E: Neon Orange 15 x 1 ball Yarn T: Seafoam Blue 131
summer days for longer. Yarn F: Seville Orange 118 x 1 ball
x 1 ball Yarn U: Pansy Purple 147 x
Yarn G: Bright Peach 111 x 1 ball
1 ball Yarn V: Dusty Lilac 146
Yarn H: Peach Orange 154 x 1 ball
x 1 ball Yarn W: Tea Rose 142 x 1 ball
Yarn I: Mandarin Orange 117 Yarn X: Dusty Rose 141 x 1 ball
ADD TO THE STASH x 1 ball Yarn Y: Vanilla Cream 107
Buy this great value yarn from Yarn J: Buttercup Yellow 122 x 2 balls
www.lovecrochet.com x 1 ball ● 4mm hook
Yarn K: Daffodil Yellow 121
x 1 ball YARN ALTERNATIVES
Yarn L: Banana Cream 120 You can use any DK weight
x 1 ball yarn that might be in your
Yarn M: Grass Green 129 stash – this makes a great
x 1 ball stash-busting project!
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TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this pattern.
MEASUREMENTS
Each triangle measures 23cm/
9in across.
Finished bunting length is
approximately 3m/3¼yds.
4 2 1
8 6
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Sherrie lives in Devon on the south
coast, and loves working with
colour and designing and making
new patterns. She also enjoy
teaching workshops and spreading
the crochet love! Find her online at
www.ollieandbella.co.uk and on
Instagram @ollie.and.bella. 4 2 1 3 5
8 6 7
SPECIAL STITCHES
Bobble: [Yrh, insert hook in ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in top of 3ch, turn. With yarn Y, 20ch. chain stitch (ch)
st, yrh, pull through, yrh, pull Row 4: 3ch, 2tr in same st, [1ch, Row 1: Dc evenly along top of slip stitch (sl st)
through first 2 lps] three times in 3tr in next ch-sp] twice, 1ch, (3tr, first triangle, *7ch, dc along top double crochet (dc)
same st, yrh, pull through all 4 lps 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr in next of next triangle; rep from * until
treble crochet (tr)
on hook. ch-sp] twice, 1ch, 3tr in top of 3ch. all triangles have been joined,
Fasten off yarn. 20ch, turn. bobble
PATTERN NOTES Row 2: Sl st blo in each dc
3ch at start of row counts as Row 5: Join in next shade with sl st to end. bobble on top of
= prev bobble, sl st
1tr throughout. in top of last tr, 3ch, 2tr in same Cut yarn, fasten off and END
to the base of 1st
Join new shade with slip stitch. st, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] three weave in all ends. bobble
times, 1ch, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-
Make two triangles in each of sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] three
foll colourways: times, 1ch, 3tr in top of 3ch, turn.
Triangle 1: Rows 1–4 in yarn A, Row chain stitch
6: 3ch, (ch)
2tr in same st, [1ch,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn B, Row 7 in 3trslip
in next ch-sp]
stitch (sl four
st) times, 1ch,
yarn C, Row 8 in yarn D. (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr
Triangle 2: Rows 1–4 in yarn E, double
in next crochet
ch-sp] (dc)1ch, 3tr
four times,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn F, Row 7 in in top of 3ch, turn.
treble crochet (tr)
yarn G, Row 8 in yarn H. Fasten off yarn.
Triangle 3: Rows 1–4 in yarn I,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn J, Row 7 in Row bobble
7: Join in next shade with
yarn K, Row 8 in yarn L. sl st in top of last tr, 3ch, 2tr in
Triangle 4: Rows 1–4 in yarn M,
bobble on top of
same st, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp]
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn N, Row 7 in = times, 1ch,
five prev
(3tr,bobble,
2ch, 3tr) sl
in st
yarn O, Row 8 in yarn P. 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch sp] 1st
to the base of
Triangle 5: Rows 1–4 in yarn Q, five times, 1ch,bobble
3tr in top of 3ch,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn R, Row 7 in turn. Fasten off yarn.
yarn S, Row 8 in yarn T.
Triangle 6: Rows 1–4 in yarn U, BOBBLE EDGING
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn V, Row 7 in Row 8: Join in next shade
yarn W, Row 8 in yarn X. with sl st in top of last tr, *6ch,
Bobble (see Special Stitches) in
TRIANGLE third ch from hook, 3ch, Bobble
START Using correct shade (see in top of previous bobble, join
Pattern Notes), make an both bobbles tog with sl st in
adjustable ring. base of first bobble, 3ch, dc in
Row 1: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next ch-sp; rep from * ending
ring, turn. with sl st in top of 3ch.
Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in same st, 1ch, Cut yarn, fasten off and weave
(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, in ends.
3tr in top of 3ch, turn.
Row 3: 3ch, 2tr in same st, 1ch, JOINING
3tr in next ch-sp, 1ch, (3tr, 2ch, Arrange triangles in long strip
3tr) in 2ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in next according to shade.
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ABBREVIATIONS A note
on... Hook sizes
Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout
➻ Hook sizes and their designations vary
alt · alternate etr · extended treble prev · previous from country to country. When following
bef · before est · established rem · remain(s); remaining the recommendations in a pattern or on
beg · begin(s); beginning fdc · foundation double rep(s) · repeat(s) a ball band, make sure to check which
size convention is being used.
bet · between crochet rev dc · reverse double
blo · back loop only flo · front loop only crochet CROCHET HOOK SIZES
ch(s) · chain(s) foll · follows; following rnd(s) · round(s)
ch-sp(s) · chain space(s) ftr · foundation treble RS · right side Metric (mm) UK US
cl(s) · cluster(s) crochet rtrf · raised treble front 0.60 14
cm · centimetre(s) g · gram(s) rtrb · raised treble back 0.75 12
cont · continue(s); gp(s) · group(s) sl · slip
1 adjustable ring
11
continuing hk · hook sl st · slip stitch
1.25 7
dc · double crochet htr · half treble crochet sp(s) · space(es) sl st
dc2tog · work two dc htr2tog · work two htr st(s) · stitch(es) 1.50 6
together together t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) 1.75 5ch
dec(s) · decrease(s); inc(s) · increase(s); tog · together 2 14
decreasing; decreased increasing; increased tr · treble crochet
bl only
2.25 B/1
dtr · double treble crochet in · inch(es) trtr · triple treble adjustable ring
2.5 12 fl only
adjustable ring
dtr2tog · work two dtr lp(s) · loop(s) tr2tog · work two trebles 2.75 C/2
together m · stitch marker together sl st dc
3sl st 10
ea · each mm · millimetre(s) WS · wrong side ch
ech · extended chain nc · not closed yd(s) · yard(s)
3.25
ch fdc
D/3
edc · extended double patt · pattern yoh · yarn over hook 3.5
bl only 9 E/4
bl only htr
crochet pm · place marker yrh · yarn round hook 3.75 F/5
adjustable ring 4fl only
fl
only 8 G/6
tr
4.5
dc 7 7
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIERsl st 5dc 6 H/8
fdc
5.5 5 dtr
I/9
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for thech fdc
crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings. 6 4 J/10
bl only htr
htr
6.5 3 K-/101/2
trtr
UK TERMS US TERMS 7tr 2
fl only
Chain Chain
adjustable ring 8tr 0 L/11
Miss Skip dc rtrf
9 00 M /13
Slip stitch Slip stitch dtr
sl st fdc dtr
10 000 N/15
Double crochet Single crochet
ch 11.5 O
rtrb
Half treble crochet Half double crochet htr
Treble crochet Double crochet trtr
12 P
bl only trtr
Double treble crochet Treble crochet 15 Q
dc2tog
tr
Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet
fl only 20 S
adjustable ring rtrf
Raised treble back/front Back/front post dc rtrf tr2tog
sl st dc dtr
Annemarie Bentham
HEAVENLY HOMEWARES
Designer Annemarie chats about colour, cotton
and creating beautiful floral patterns.
Above: Annemarie
is a colour-loving Tell us about your life… I live in Delft (The Could you tell us about your new book?
crochet designer from
Netherlands) with my boyfriend and cat. We Crochet In The City is my third book. It’s the first
The Netherlands.
adopted the cat during a holiday and she practically book that I’ve written in both English and Dutch.
Below: Annemarie loves
creating floral crochet
rules the house. She loves playing with my yarn and That was a bit of a challenge, as I had to translate all
designs – check out her new occasionally I have to stop crocheting when she patterns. It was a lot of work but I’m really proud of
book for more of them. decides to take a nap on the project I’m working on. the result. The book is all about flowers. I have many
free flower patterns on my blog and over the years
How did you learn to crochet? I did a crochet I’ve made so many, it was a dream come true to
class in 2010. I didn’t expect much of it, it just make a book with a flower theme that in every aspect
seemed a fun thing to do. When I finished a frog (photography/styling) totally fitted my style.
during the class I was so excited. The fact that I was
able to make something pretty was so encouraging. What are your favourite yarns or fibres to
Ever since then I’ve been addicted. I don’t think that work with? Cotton is my absolute favourite. I have
a week has gone by without me crocheting. tried so many different cottons and I just love them
all. When I started crocheting I worked with t-shirt
How did you get into crochet design? Well, yarn. That’s a great yarn too, especially if you would
actually that just happened along the way. While like to learn how to crochet. You can see every stitch
working on existing patterns I sometimes thought: clearly and that helps you understand what’s going on.
“If I do this or that, it might turn out different.”
And that’s how it all started. My first crochet Which other designers do you admire?
designs were simple flowers, and when I got more There are so many designers I admire! But if I
experienced I started designing other things as well. have to pick one I have to say Mandy O’Sullivan
(www.redagapeblog.com). She’s an Australian
How would you describe your design style? designer and we’ve met online because our projects
My designs are colourful, I think that’s the best way were published in the same book called Crochet
to describe them. My favourite projects are home To Calm (Interweave, £16.99). I love her colourful
accessories. I love making amigurumi as well, but I designs and the pictures she posts on Instagram
don’t design them a lot. I love blankets and cushions (www.instagram.com/crochetbyredagape). She’s
and garlands for instance. Just things you can use in just so inspiring and the room she works in is just
a practical way or just for decoration. so gorgeous. You have to see it for yourself. She just
published a gorgeous book, 12 Months Of Crochet
Where do you start when creating a new With RedAgape (Allcrochetpatterns.net, £13.95).
design? The idea just pops in my mind and I start
crocheting. Sometimes the ideas are not what I What are your plans for the future? I’ll be doing
had hoped and then I make some adjustments or a few crochet meet-ups in The Netherlands during
I start all over again. And sometimes things turn out summer, and I’m also designing a few new patterns
completely different! for various magazines. Also, I’ll be giving crochet
classes at the Knitting & Stitching Show in London
You create a lot of gorgeous multi-coloured in October 2018 and in Dublin in November 2018.
designs – how do you go about choosing I’m very much looking forward to it all and hopefully
colours, and colour schemes? Choosing colours I’ll get the chance to meet some of my followers and
is a very personal thing. I have a few colours I don’t other designers that I’ve met on the internet.
use. For instance, I don’t use dark purple, dark green
or red. I love soft colours and by combining grey or Read Annemarie’s blog at www.annemaries
beige with pastel colours, the project gets a special haakblog.blogspot.com and turn to page 66
style that I love. to make her beautiful Violet Blanket.
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