Crochet Gifts 6

NEW!
Simple, stylish projects to make & love
Adorable
baby coat
gifts
52
patterns
Say hello to
Patrick the
polar bear
to treasure
learn the basics
Easy-to-follow,
essential guides
Blanket bonanza!
3 snuggle-worthy
designs to try
tonight Comfy, chun
ky
slippers
Super-ea
sy
jumper
www.practicalpublishing.co.uk UK £7.99
Clever cloud motifs cute quick makes Inspire

Imagine
Create
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Cactus
pincushion,
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HELLO
Editorial
Editor
Hugh Metcalf
Senior Sub-Editor
Justine Moran
Sub-Editor
Kayleigh Hooton
Art Editors
Craig Chubb, Vicky Welsby
Designer
Ian Danby
Photographers
Rachel Burgess, Natalie Garforth,
Tym Leckey, Daniel Walmsley
Hello!
PUBLISHING & ADVERTISING
Group Buying Manager It’s been a long, cold winter already, but thankfully
Olivia Foster for us that just means more crochet projects in
Production Assistant which to wrap up warm! To that extent, we’ve filled
Rachael Edmunds
the pages of this bookazine with oodles of winter-
Group Sales Manager
Ruth Walker proof ideas that also handily make for perfect gifts
ruth.walker@ – whether that means cosy accessories, gorgeous
practicalpublishing.co.uk
blankets or a woolly jumper.
Subscriptions Manager
Daniel Tutton
We’ve embraced winter a little, with our adorable
Managing Art Editor
Jennifer Lamb polar pal cover stars. If you’ve fallen in love with
Group Managing Editor these cuties and haven’t checked out designer
Lee Campbell Justyna Kaczprak’s patterns before, be sure to do
Group Publisher (Content)
so – you’re in for a treat. They’re just one of many
Gavin Burrell
great ideas for gifts for children (and big kids) in this
Group Publisher (Commercial)
Carol Jones issue, but we’ve got something to keep everyone
Managing Director happy – whether that’s your significant other, family,
Danny Bowler
friends or even the family pooch. I designed a set
Group Managing Director
of fun projects for my pup (she’s called Pearl), and I
Robin Wilkinson
can vouch for how much she loves them!
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gifts
we’re on 46
the cover!
16
Wardrobe 26 Distressed cowl
This simple design is worked on
38 Dinky duffel coat
Rowan’s Big Wool is the ideal choice
14 January Snow beret

the bias for a quick and easy, yet for this snuggly jacket for little ones
interesting make
This gorgeous lacy beret features a
snowflake design on its crown 42 Otto Octopus
30 Pompom boots This baby comforter is a snip to make
16 Ground Frost mitts

Super chunky yarn and a big hook and looks great in fun, variegated
make for a perfect gift idea yarns for a colour explosion
Use a clever overlay technique to
make a pair of textured, cosy mittens
44 Too cool for school
18 Frost Flower shawl little ones This super simple, super sweet hat
for older children is perfect for last
This trapezoid shawl features a pretty 33 Harold Hippo minute gift inspiration
lace stitch pattern and stylish beading Make this amigurumi with big yarn
Learn and you’ll make a charming friend for
46 Polar party
how to 20 Holly Berry jumper children and babies alike
Meet this issue’s cover stars – our
A simple jumper with a clever design
bead your snowball-fighting penguins and polar
crochet
detail - it’s a perfect choice for your
first garment 35 Cottontail socks bear amigurumi toys
Finish these adorable socks with a fun
over on
Home
pompom for the fanciest of baby feet
page 90 23 Happy Hexies bag
Polly Kyte uses a basic hexagon motif
36 Starlight blanket
to create a bright, bold and beautiful
tote bag In gorgeous tones of orange, green 54 Fabulous Rose
and cream, this throw is destined for mandala
the most stylish of nurseries We’re in love with this chic design
from Emma Lamb’s brand-new book
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CONTENTS
74
58 72
83 30
58 Dog treats
This mini collection of patterns is
quick gift ideas How To Pattern
74 Coffee cup cosies Problems?
89 Working into
perfect for dog owners – make yours
a cuddly blanket, a dinosaur bone toy How amazing are this cosies to make We’ve tried
and a rest for their food bowls your Starbucks look a whole lot cuter? foundation chains to make sure
See how this simple technique each of the
62 Tumbling Blocks 78 Seeing Double hat works step by step patterns in
Hold your yarn double for a simple but this magazine
This clever pattern is great for any
striking effect you’ll love is perfect,
number of patterns, but why not make
a set of potholders from stylish twine?
90 Beading but if you
80 Camera Buddies We show you how to add a little
bit of bling to your crochet!
think an error
has slipped
Make photographing the kids easy
64 Peg bag with these fun, one-hour project ideas through the
The humble granny square is here to net, first
brighten up your washing line 83 Ripple clutch 92 The basics off head
Get to grips with your to www.
A handy zipped pouch really is a gift
ppjump.com
66 Staggard hottie that keep on giving hook step-by-step
/cg6errata
Kat Goldin, queen of crochet to see if
colourwork, presents a gorgeous 84 Foxy notions 96 Magic ring there’s a fix
design to cover a hot water bottle Crafters will love this cute tape A must-know for already. If
measure cover and notions case amigurumi and other not, email
68 Bertie cushion 86 Fiesta Frankie
patterns in the magazine the editor
at hugh.
Lacy hexagonal motifs make up this This fun cactus doesn’t mind being metcalf@
interesting cushion - make it in their your pincushion! 99 Abbreviations practical
favourite colour for a fabulous present Stuck on an instruction publishing.
87 Fruity charms meaning? Find all the co.uk for
72 Blue Skies blanket Give a gift a handmade touch with abbreviations for patterns
on this page
corrections
Laura Strutt shows us to make a cute these tiny watermelon, lemon and
cloud motif blanket cherry charms
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CONTRIBUTORS
Here’s to the people that made this issue
Ruth Garcia-Alcantud Justyna Kacprzak Kat Goldin

Ruth is a talented designer and Cute toys are Justyna’s speciality, as you can Kat is an in-demand crocheter – whether
technical editor who lives in sunny tell by our adorable cover stars! She crocheted for magazine commissions, books or as part
San Francisco. That didn’t stop her this fun polar party for us using Scheepjeswol of the Crochet Project, a stunning design
designing some wonderfully wintry yarn – a Dutch import you can find exclusively collective she co-founded that aims to
lace designs for us this issue though! from Deramores in the UK. create beautiful, challenging patterns.
www.rockandpurl.com www.cuteandkaboodle.com www.slugsontherefrigerator.com
Liz Ward Laura Strutt Emma Friedlander-Collins

Liz is amigurumi barmy and loves to make Name a craft, and we’re pretty sure you’ll Emma’s only been crocheting for five years,
the cutest toys and rag doll patterns we’ve find Laura’s talented at it. We talked to her but frustrated in not finding the patterns she
seen! We tasked her to make some clever this issue about her first crochet book Modern wanted, she quickly turned designer. Her super
quick makes – and she came up with the Granny Square Crochet and More and make chunky pompom house boots on page 30 are
coffee cup cosies on page 74. her fun blanket inspired by blue skies. a gift we’d always be happy to receive!
www.amigurumibarmy.blogspot.co.uk www.madepeachy.com www.steelandstitch.blogspot.com
Emma Lamb Lynne Rowe Lindsey Stephens

Emma’s love for colour is inspirational, Lynne has created a sweet nursery set for Technical editor Lindsey is pretty savvy when
and her first book Crochet Home is our this issue, picking shades of cream, orange it comes to crochet patterns – so it’s no wonder
must-buy book of the season. We’ve got her and green which are perfect as gifts for she’s launched some Craftsy classes to help
Fabulous Rose Potholder pattern on page 54. mums-to-be who haven’t found out whether others learn through these online videos!
www.emmallamb.com to paint the nursery pink or blue yet! www.poetryinyarn.com
www.thewoolnest.blogspot.co.uk
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THE ROUND-UP
A little bit of what’s new in the woolly world of crochet
Trophy Rooms
Animal heads have been around
for a while in the world of craft, but
when crafting extraordinaire Vanessa
Mooncie puts her talents to something,
it’s always anything but, well, ordinary.
Her new book, Animals Heads: Trophy
Heads To Crochet, features some
spectacular but achievable patterns. A
faux taxidermy crocheted swan head,
for example, is something you don’t
see every day.
ABOUT THE BOOK

Animals Heads,
Trophy Heads
to Crochet,
£14.99,
www.theGMCgroup.com
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THE ROUND-UP
A little bit of what’s new in the woolly world of crochet
At home with Emma Lamb

Emma Lamb is a crocheter with a mastery
of colour – always picking a gorgeous
palette for her prettily styled projects.
That’s why when we spotted this book
on the horizon, we knew we had to have
a copy. In the pages of Crochet Home,
Emma has focused on essential projects
you’ll want to make – gorgeous cushions,
throws and this bevy of beautiful
mandalas. We’ve featured one in this
issue over on page 54 for you to try out,
but we definitely recommend making
room on your bookshelf for this book!
Crochet Home, by Emma Lamb,
published by FW Media, £14.99,
www.stitchcraftcreate.com
Beep beep
Crocheted toys are a perfect gift for
little ones, but in terms of playability,
you can see why they might not
Mystical
live up to the expectation of fully lanterns
articulated, projectile-firing plastic This swoonworthy take
toys. If you’re looking for a little bit on a granny square is
more from your toy making, check part of a new crochet
out new book Honk! Beep! Vroom! kit by designer Jane
Crochet Toys That Move. These car Crowfoot and we just
designs incorporate moving wheels love it. Jane says: “The
as well as other bells and whistles pattern for this design
into their patterns, and knowing how eventually turned out
obsessed with fire engines some to be really simple,
children are, we’re sure this one but getting the design
will be a favourite! This release from to tessellate took me
Martingale Publishers is on sale now an age and I came up
on Amazon. with loads of really
complicated designs
before settling on
this simple design
based on a granny
hexagon.” Well worth
the wait, her kits are
made up of gorgeous
Shetland Spindrift yarn
from Jamieson’s and
is available now to
order in one of four
colourways from
www.janiecrow.co.uk
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The Round-Up
Feeling lucky?
How fun is this crochet typography necklace
found on online maker’s site Dawanda?
You can buy it for around £13 online from
designer VanessaHM from en.dawanda.com
Cute!
Tatty Teddy
The Spice of Life This little cutie has long been considered a perfect present to
Black Sheep Wools has been hosting a great crochet-along give to a loved one, but now you can crochet your own thanks
over on its blog over the last few months for a fun random to this range of patterns from DMC. Take your pick from a sweet
stripes pattern by Sandra Paul from Cherry Heart. It’s now amigurumi Tatty Teddy, a plump cushion or even a baby blanket
come to an end, but if you still want to join in and make this with an adorable motif! You can find your nearest DMC pattern
fabulous pattern, we’re sure crocheters across the country and yarn stockists online at www.dmccreative.co.uk
will still be making this for some time! Find all the details over
at www.blacksheepwools.com/blog
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The Round-Up
Shop talk – The Skep

Clare Martin is owner of the Skep Knitting and Quilting Shop
– a fabulous yarn store in Pudsey, West Yorkshire
The Skep Knitting and Quilting Shop within the mill. We still have
has a story some 40 years in the some of the original ones in
making, starting life as a mill shop the shop today,” she says.
for Reuben Gaunts Mill in Farsley. With the new classroom the
The current shop is in a mill owned class list is ever expanding,
by the same family just a stone’s and Skep has two superb
throw away from the original shop. teachers, who teach knitting,
Clare Martin was a customer for crochet, patchwork and
25 years before she took the leap dressmaking. Clare herself is
and bought the shop seven years a keen crocheter, and has a
ago, at which point she thought she few patterns of her own that
better ask what a skep was. you can try out at the shop –
“It had never occurred to me we love her gorgeous African
that I didn’t know before then! In Flower Square cushions!
case anyone else doesn’t know, The Skep Knitting and Quilting
a skep is a large wicker basket that Shop, Unit 10, Springfield
was used to transport the fabric Commercial Centre, Bagley
bolts or rolls from place to place Lane, Farsley, Leeds LS28 5LY www.theskepknittingandquiltingshop.co.uk
Monochrome mania
Even those of us with the most colourful souls don’t mind a bit of black and white
sometimes, which is why we’ve always had a soft spot for Toft Alpaca’s range of yarn
in natural shades. The company has put it to good use for its new-season collection for
a range of blanket kit designs in monochrome. Bold and striking, yet easy to crochet,
these blankets are bound to look spectacular in your home, so get yours now from
www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk
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the round-up
style-inspiration
Crochet has become the buzzword on the high street for anything
lacy, but there are some true blue crochet and knitted beauties
slipping through that are inspiring our handmade wardrobes
2 3
4
1
1. East has a gorgeous hand-crocheted jumper we
5
could totally make ourselves! £139, East
2. Get practising your loop stitch for this on-trend jacket.
£99, Monsoon
3. How gorgeous is this stitch pattern? £24.99,
New Look
4. Capture the retro vibes of the 70s trend with a long
waistcoat. £19.99, New Look
5. We love the colour combos on this crochet wrap.
£69, Houseology
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WARDROBE
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WARDROBE
Winter
Lace
Cold weather is great
for woolly making for
your wardrobe, and
this mini collection by
Ruth Garcia-Alcantud
goes to prove you don’t
have to limit yourself to
chunky yarn projects
Project: Ruth Garcia-Alcantud
Photography: Dan Walmsley
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WARDROBE
January Snow Beret

Rnd 1: With smaller hook, working in a
magic ring, 7 dc. 7 sts
Rnd 2: 1 ch, (2 dc into next dc) 6
times, 1 dc. Join with sl st into first
Yarn used st. 13 sts
Rnd 3: 3 ch (does NOT count as first
Rooster tr here and throughout), (1 tr, 1 ch)
Almerino Baby in each st around Join with sl st into
2 balls in 3rd ch of beg 3 ch. 13 tr, 13 ch-sps
colour 502 Rnd 4: 3 ch, *4 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch;
rep from * around. Join with sl st
About the Yarn into top of beg 3 ch. 13 4-tr groups,
13 ch-sps
Sport; 125m per
Rnd 5: 3 ch, *4 tr, 2 ch; rep from * Rnd 10: 2 ch (does NOT count as a st rep from * around. Join with sl st
50g ball; around. Join with sl st into top of here and throughout), *2 htr in next into beg 2 ch. 195 sts
50% alpaca, beg 3 ch. st, 8 htr; rep from * around. Join
50% Merino Rnd 6: 3 ch, *2 tr2tog, 5 ch; rep from with sl st into beg 2 ch. 130 sts SIZES M & L ONLY:
wool * around. Join with sl st into top of Rnd 11: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 9 htr; Rnd 16: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 14 htr;
beg 3 ch. 13 2-tr groups, 13 ch-sps rep from * around. Join with sl st rep from * around. Join with sl st
Tension Rnd 7: 3 ch, *2 tr, 6 ch; rep from * into beg 2 ch. 143 sts into beg 2 ch. 208 sts
19 sts x 16 rows around. Join with sl st into top of Rnd 12: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 10 htr;
= 10cm in htr on beg 3 ch. rep from * around. Join with sl st SIZE L ONLY:
Rnd 8: 3 ch, *tr2tog, 7 ch; rep from into beg 2 ch. 156 sts Rnd 17: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 15 htr;
largest hook
* around. Join with sl st into top of Rnd 13: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 11 htr; rep from * around. Join with sl st
beg 3 ch. 13 tr, 13 ch-sps rep from * around. Join with sl st into beg 2 ch. 221 sts
Hooks used Rnd 9: 1 ch, *1 dc, 8 dc into ch-sp; rep into beg 2 ch. 169 sts
3mm from * around. Join with sl st into Rnd 14: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 12 htr; ALL SIZES:
3.5mm first st. 117 sts rep from * around. Join with sl st Next Rnd: 2 ch, htr around. Join with
into beg 2 ch. 182 sts sl st into beg 2 ch.
Other supplies Change to larger hook: Rnd 15: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 13 htr;
tapestry needle
DECREASES
2 yards Key Hat diagram
hat diagram SIZE L ONLY:
constrasting sl st Rnd 1: 2 ch, *1 htr2tog, 15 htr; rep
ribbon ch 8
dc 7
Finished tr2tog 6 schematic

measurements tr 5
S (M, L) Key hat diagram

4
magic ring sl st
hat diameter is ch 8 Brim circumference:
dc 3
27 (28, 29) cm 2
7
48cm
tr2tog 1 6
at widest point.
tr 5
all sizes 48cm 4

magic ring
around Brim circumference:
Key 3
hat2 diagram 48cm
at opening
sl st 1
ch 8
dc 7
tr2tog 6
tr 5
Blocked diameter: 27 (28, 29)cm
4
magic ring Blocked diameter: 27 (28, 29)cm
Brim circumference:
3
2 48cm
1
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from * around. Join with sl st into

beg 2 ch. 208 sts
SIZES M & L ONLY:
Rnd 2: 2 ch, *1 htr2tog, 14 htr; rep
from * to end. Join with sl st into
beg 2 ch. 195 sts
ALL SIZES:
beg 2 ch. 182 sts
beg 2 ch. 169 sts
beg 2 ch. 156 sts
beg 2 ch. 143 sts
Rnd 7: 2 ch, *1 htr2tog, 9 htr; rep from
* to end. Join with sl st into beg 2
ch. 130 sts
Rnd 8: 2 ch, htr around. Join with sl st
into beg 2 ch.
BRIM
Rnd 1 (eyelet round): 3 ch, 3 dtr, *1
ch, miss 1, 4 dtr; rep from * to last 2
sts, 1 ch, miss 1, dtr. Join with sl st
into beg 3 ch.
Rnd 2: 2 ch, 3 htr, *miss 1 ch, 4 htr;
rep from * to last 2 sts, miss 1 ch,
1 htr. Join with sl st into beg 2 ch.
104 sts
Rnd 3: 2 ch, htr around. Join with sl st
into beg 2 ch.
Rnd 4: 2 ch, *6 htr, 1 htr2tog; rep from
* around. Join with sl st into beg 2
ch. 91 sts
Change to smaller hook.
Rnd 5 (picot edge): *3 ch, 1 sl st; rep
from * to end. 91 picot
Fasten off and break yarn.
Finishing
Soak hat in lukewarm water for
approximately 30 minute, squeeze
extra water out, and using an 28cm
diameter dinner plate, block hat.
When dry, thread ribbon through
eyelets, making a bow and tidying
ends when you’re happy with the look
of the bow.
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WARDROBE
Ground Frost Mitts st into beg 3 ch. 39 (45, 51) sts and Work 1 rnd even, working tr into each
1 5 ch-sp ch. 44 (50, 56) sts
The beg of rnd is on the top of the Work 1 rnd even, working tr into each Next Rnd: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO,
hand, which will be hidden with the ch. 44 (50, 56) sts 1 tr2tog in BLO, 1 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog
lace overlay. Next Rnd: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in in BLO, tr in BLO around. Join with
BLO, 1 tr2tog in BLO, 1 tr in BLO, sl st into beg 3 ch. 42 (48, 54) sts
Yarn Used Chain 43 (49, 55). 1 tr2tog in BLO, tr in BLO around.
Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. 42 (48,
Next Rnd: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO,
1 tr3tog in BLO, tr in BLO around.
Rowan Finest Rnd 1: Starting in 4th ch from hook, tr 54) sts Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. 40 (46,
3 balls in across. Join with sl st into first st. 40 Next Rnd: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, 52) sts
Haven 075 (46, 52) sts 1 tr3tog in BLO, tr in BLO around.
Next 4 rnds: 2 ch (does not count Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. 40 (46, BOTH HANDS
About the Yarn as a st here and throughout), htr in 52) sts Cont working even as set until hand
4-ply; 87m per BLO around. Join with sl st into beg measures 4 (4.5, 5) cm shorter than
25g ball; 2 ch. LEFT HAND ONLY full hand length.
50% wool, Inc Rnd 1: 3 ch (does not count as a
RIGHT HAND ONLY st here and throughout), 30 (35, 39) SIZE L ONLY
20% cashmere,
Inc Rnd 1: 3 ch (does not count as a tr in BLO, 3 tr in BLO into next st, tr 3 ch, [(7 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog in BLO)
30% alpaca
st here and throughout), 10 (12, 13) in BLO around. Join with sl st into twice, (6 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog in BLO)]
tr in BLO, 3 tr in BLO into next st, tr beg 3 ch. 42 (48, 54) sts twice. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch.
Hook used in BLO around. Join with sl st into Inc Rnd 2: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO, 46 sts
2.5mm hook beg 3 ch. 42 (48, 54) sts [2 tr in BLO into next st, 1 tr in BLO]
Inc Rnd 2: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, twice, tr in BLO around. Join with sl SIZES M & L ONLY
Tension [2 tr in BLO into next st, 1 tr in BLO] st into beg 3 ch. 44 (50, 56) sts 3 ch, [(6 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog in BLO)
24 sts x 14 twice, tr in BLO around. Join with sl Work 1 rnd even. twice, (5 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog in BLO)]
rows = 10cm st into beg 3 ch. 44 (50, 56) sts Inc Rnd 3: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO, twice. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch.
Work 1 rnd even. 2 tr in BLO into next st, 3 tr in BLO, 40 sts
measured over
Inc Rnd 3: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, 2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO
tr in BLO
2 tr in BLO into next st, 3 tr in BLO, around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. ALL SIZES
2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO 46 (52, 58) sts Dec Rnd 1: 3 ch, (2 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog
Other supplies around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. Inc Rnd 4: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO, in BLO) around. Join with sl st into
tapestry needle, 46 (52, 58) sts 2 tr in BLO into next st, 5 tr in BLO, beg 3 ch. 30 sts
sewing needle, Inc Rnd 4: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, 2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO Dec Rnd 2: 3 ch, (1 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog
sewing thread in 2 tr in BLO into next st, 5 tr in BLO, around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. in BLO) around. Join with sl st into
a similar shade 2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO 48 (54, 60) sts beg 3 ch. 20 sts
to yarn around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. Work 1 rnd even. Dec Rnd 3: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog in BLO
48 (54, 60) sts Inc Rnd 5: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO, around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch.
2 tr in BLO into next st, 7 tr in BLO, 10 sts
Sizing Work 1 rnd even.
Inc Rnd 5: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, 2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO Fasten off and break yarn leaving a
S (M, L) 2 tr in BLO into next st, 7 tr in BLO, around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. long tail. Turn mitt inside out, and
20.5cm long 2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO 50 (56, 62) sts close the gap by stitching through the
around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. Inc Rnd 6: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO, final sts with yarn tail.
16.5 (19, 21.5)
50 (56, 62) sts 2 tr in BLO into next st, 9 tr in BLO,
cm around
Inc Rnd 6: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, 2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO
2 tr in BLO into next st, 9 tr in BLO, around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. THUMB
2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO 52 (58, 64) sts Rnd 1: With RS facing, join yarn at
around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. Inc Rnd 7: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO, first missed st on thumb opening,2
52 (58, 64) sts 2 tr in BLO into next st, 11 tr in BLO, ch,15 tr in BLO,1 tr in side of next
Inc Rnd 7: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, 2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO st, working into other side of 5 ch
2 tr in BLO into next st, 11 tr in BLO, around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. loops, 5 tr, 1 tr in side. Join with sl
2 tr in BLO into next st, tr in BLO 54 (60, 66) sts st in beg 2 ch. 22 sts
around. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. Next Rnd: 3 ch, 30 (35, 39) tr in BLO, Rnd 2: 3 ch, 14 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog in
54 (60, 66) sts 5 ch, miss 15 (thumb opening BLO, 4 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog in BLO.
Next Rnd: 3 ch, 10 (12, 13) tr in BLO, made), tr in BLO around. Join with sl Join with sl st in beg 3 ch. 20 sts
5 ch, miss 15 (thumb opening st into beg 3 ch. 39 (45, 51) sts and Work even until thumb is 2.5cm
made), tr in BLO around. Join with sl 1 5 ch-sp shorter than full length.
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ruth says
I love winter. Mittens are
my favourite thing to
keep my hands warm. I
also love experimenting
with overlays, so a simple
mitten shape met a lace
overlay and this design
was born
Dec Rnd 1: 3 ch, (3 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog

in BLO) around. Join with sl st in
beg 3 ch. 16 sts
Dec Rnd 2: 3 ch, (2 tr in BLO, 1 tr2tog
in BLO) around. Join with sl st in
beg 3 ch. 12 sts
Dec Rnd 3: 3 ch, Tr2tog in BLO
around. Join with sl st in beg 3 ch.
6 sts
Fasten off and break yarn leaving a
long tail. Turn mitt inside out, and
close the gap by stitching through the
final sts with yarn tail.
OVERLAY
Chain 27.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from the
hook, 1 dc, 1 ch, miss 1, *1 dc, 1 tr,
1 dtr, 2 ch, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc**, 2 ch,
miss 2; rep from * ending last rep
at **, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc. Turn. 20
sts, 3 2ch-sp
Row 2: 4 ch (counts as first dtr now
and throughout), dtr in ch-sp, *ch
3, 2 dc in ch-sp, 3 ch**, 2 dtr in ch-
sp; rep from * ending last rep at **,
dtr in last ch-sp, 1 dtr. Turn. 14 sts,
6 ch-sp
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch, miss 1, *[1
dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr] in ch-sp, 2 ch, miss
2, [1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc] in next ch-sp**,
ch 2, miss 2; rep from * ending last
rep at **, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc. Turn.
20 sts, 3 2ch-sp
Row 4: As Row 2.
Rep the last 2 rows until work
measures approx the same as the
mitten from foundation ch to first row
of decrease area, ending after Row 2.
Dec Row 1: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch, miss 1,
*[1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr] in ch-sp, 2 ch,
miss 2, [1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc] in next ch-
sp, ch 2, miss 2; rep from * once,
*[1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr] in ch-sp, 2 ch,
miss 2, [1 dtr, 1 tr] in next ch-sp,
dc2tog in same ch-sp and dtr. Turn.
19 sts, 6 ch-sp
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20.5 cm
16.5 (19, 21.5) cm
S (M, L)
groundoverlay
frost overlay Frost Flower Shawl Pattern Instructions
Decrease Row 4
Chain 247.
For theKey
quantity of beads to match the Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from
shawl, note
sl st you will create ONE Bead the hook, *1 dc, miss 2 chs, shell in
Decrease Row 3
Group (dcb,
ch dcb, 2 ch, miss 2, dtrb, next ch, miss 2 chs; rep from * to
Decrease Row 2 dtrb, 2 ch,
dc
miss 2) for every 2 rows last ch, dc. Turn. 41 shells
(ie, one shell) vertically and ONE Bead Row 2 (Full Row) (WS): Ch 5 (counts
Decrease Row 1 dc2tog
Group for every Shell horizontally. as tr + 2 ch), *dc in 3rd st of next
4 tr shell, 2 ch, tr in next dc, 2 ch; rep
Repeat
from * to last shell, dc in 3rd st of
3
Special dtr
Stitches last shell, 2 ch, tr in last dc. Turn.
Shell: 5 tr in same st. 41 dc
2
Double crochet and treble crochet Row 3 (Full Row): Ch 1, dc in first tr,
1 2 together (dc/tr2tog): insert hook *shell in next dc, dc in next tr; rep
into first st, yrh, pul, yrh, insert hook from * across. Turn. 41 shells
into second st, yrh, pul, draw through Repeat rows 2 & 3 once.
key
Key Dec Row 2: 4 ch, *2 dc in ch-sp, ch all loops on hook. Row 6 (Dec Row) (WS): 3 ch, *dc in
sl st 3, 2 dtr in ch-sp, ch 3; rep from * Double crochet with 1 bead (bdc): 3rd st of next shell, 2 ch, tr in next
ch once more, 2 dc in ch-sp, miss 3, 1 Insert hook, yoh, draw loop, yoh, push dc, 2 ch; rep from * to last shell,
dc qtr in last dc. Turn. 12 sts, 4 ch-sp bead onto base of stitch, draw loop dc/tr2tog over 3rd st of shell and
ecrease Row 1 dc2tog Dec Row 3: 3 ch, [1 tr, 1dc] in ch-sp, through all. last dc. Turn.
2 ch, miss 2, [1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr] in ch- Double treble crochet with 2 beads Row 7 (Dec Row) (RS): 3 ch, 2 tr into
tr sp, 2 ch, miss 2, [1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc] (bdtr): Yoh, yoh, insert hook, yoh, draw same st (counts as half-shell), *dc
in ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 2, [1 dc, 1 tr] in loop, yoh, push first bead onto base in next tr, shell in next dc; rep from
dtr ch-sp, miss 2, 1 dtr in top of beg 4 of stitch, draw loop (first bead secure), * to last tr, dc in next tr, 3 tr in last
ch. Turn. 12 sts, 3 ch-sp yoh, push second bead onto base of dc (counts as half-shell). Turn. 39
Dec Row 4: 3 ch, 2 dtr in ch-sp, 3 ch, stitch, draw loop (second bead secure), shells and 2 half-shells
2 dc in ch-sp, 3 ch, 2 dtr in ch-sp, yoh, draw loop through all. Row 8: 1 ch, dc into 1st st of half-
3 ch. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. 6 shell, 2 ch, *tr in next dc, 2 ch, dc in
sts, 4 3ch Reduced View of Shawl Edging 3rd st of next shell, 2 ch; rep from *
Break yarn and fasten off. reduced view of shawl edging
Reduced View of Shawl Edging to last dc, tr in next dc, 2 ch, dc in
last st of half-shell. Turn. 41 dc
Making up: 1
Rep rows 7 & 8 once.
Sew overlay to top of mittens. 1 Rep Row 7.
Row 12 (Dec Row) (WS): 3 ch, *tr
14
14 13
12
13
12 11
10
11
20.5 cm
10 9
Repeat pattern for a total of 50 rows.
8 9
Repeat pattern for a total of 50 rows.
7
8
6 5
4 5
4 3
2
3
16.5 (19, 21.5) cm 2 1
S (M, L) Reduced View of Shawl Pattern 1
Reduced View of Shawl Pattern

overlay
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ruth says
This trapezoidal-shape
shawl is constructed in
one piece from the
longest edge towards the
shortest one. The edging
is worked over one row,
with pre-strung beads
Yarn used
in next dc, 2 ch, dc in 3rd st of next The Natural Dye
shell, 2 ch; rep from * to last dc, Studio Angel
tr2tog over last tr and 3rd st of half- Lace
shell. Turn. 1 skein in
This sets the pattern to be followed. Laburnham
Rep from the beginning (Row 1 will be
the same as Row 3) until 50 rows have
been completed, ending after a WS
About the yarn
row. Fasten off. Lace; 800m per
100g skein; 70%
Block lightly according to yarn alpaca, 20% silk,
instructions before starting the edging. 10% cashmere
Tension
Edging 19 sts x 13 rows
Thread yarn onto beading needle = 10cm in Shell
and string beads onto yarn on the
Pattern
following order: *Gold, Blue, Blue-
green, Blue, Blue-green Gold; rep from Gauge is not
* until all beads have been strung, important when
ending after a full repeat. With RS working the
facing and starting at lower Right Hand edging, however
corner, attach yarn to the corner. a hook one or
When working along edges, work sts two sizer larger
into the sides of the rows, being sure is preferred
to leave an approximate space for
to ensure the
each miss 2.
beaded stitches
Rnd 1: 1 ch, *bdc, bdc, 2 ch, miss 2 ,
bdtr, bdtr, 2 ch, miss 2, rep from * are not too tight
all around the edges of the shawl.
Join with sl st into first st. Fasten off Hooks used
and break yarn. 3.25mm
4mm
Finishing Other supplies

Following yarn band instructions
block your shawl to measurements, approximately
ensuring the peaked edging is 232 Miyuki cube
extended without distorting the 3mm beads
straight edges of the shawl body. each in gold,
When dry, weave in ends. blue-green
& blue
tapestry needle
Bdc/tr – Beaded double/treble

See our guide to beaded crochet
Sizing
42cm tall,
on page 90 for more
130cm wide
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A simple, seamless
Winter walks First Holly Berry Set Rnd 8: 1 ch, [4 tr, 2 tr in next st]
Yarn Used
Lion Brand
LB Collection
Superwash
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dtr, 4 dc] 20 (25, 25 (30, 35) times, sl st in first st Merino
design – the holly 30) times, sl st to first st of round to of round to join. Turn. 150 (180, 4 (5, 6) balls in
berry jumper is a Join. Turn.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, htr in each st
210) sts
Rnd 9: 1 ch, 1 htr in each st around,
Cayenne
great first garment around, sl st in first st of round sl st in first st of round to join. Turn.
About the yarn
to join. Turn. 150 (180, 210) htr
to tackle Rnd 6: 1 ch, [1 sl st in next 3 sts, 1 Rnd 10: 1 ch, [4 tr, 2 tr in next st] DK; 280m per
dc, 1 dtr, 1 dc] working into the 30 (35, 40) times, sl st in first st 100g ball; 100%
Project: Sarah Lora horizontal bar only 20 (25, 30) of round to join. Turn. 180 (210, Merino wool
Photography: Kimberly Diekhising times. Turn. 240) sts
Rnd 7: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl Rnd 11: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl Tension
st in first st of round to join. Turn. st in first st of round to join. Turn. 14 sts x 11
rows = 10cm
measured
over patt
The Holly Berry rows are always Hooks used

worked on the WS 4mm
5mm
Neck Ribbing Other supplies

With 4mm hook, chain 4.
Row 1: Starting in second ch from stitch markers
hook, 3 dc. Turn. 3 dc tapestry needle
Rows 2-90 (120, 150): 1 ch, dc in
BLO across.
Without fastening off, dc the short
Sizing
S (M, L)
ends of the neck ribbing together. Flip
to hide the seam. Do not fasten. to fit bust 91
(102, 122) cm
pattern includes
Yoke 10cm ease
Switch to 5mm hook. for casual,
Rnd 1 (RS): Working in the ends of oversized look
the ribbing rows, work 1 htr in each
row, sl st in first htr of rnd to join.
Turn. 90 (120, 150) htr
Rnd 2: 1 ch, do not work into sl st
join here and throughout, [4 tr, 2 tr
in next st] 20 (25, 30) times, sl st in
first st of round to join. Turn. 120
(150, 180) tr
Rnd 3: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl
st in first st of round to join. Turn.
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Second Holly Berry Set Waist Ribbing

Rnd 12: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dtr, 4 dc] 30 (35, To lengthen the ribbing you may
40) times, sl st to first st of round to change the length of the initial chain
join. Turn. as desired.
Rnd 13: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl Chain 4.
st in first st of round to join. Turn. Row 1: Starting from 2nd ch from
Rnd 14: 1 ch, [sl st in next 3 sts, 1 hook, dc across, sl st in each of the
dc, 1 dtr, 1 dc] working into the next 2 sts along edge of body. Turn.
horizontal bar only 30 (35, 40) 3 dc
times. Turn. Row 2: 1 ch, miss the 2 sl sts you just
Rnd 15: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl made, dc in BLO across. Turn.
st in first st of round to join. Turn. Row 3: 1 ch, dc in BLO across, sl st in
Rnd 16: 1 ch, [4 tr, 2 tr in next st] next 2 sts on edge of body. Turn.
35 (40, 45) times, sl st in first st 3 dc
of round to join. Turn. 210 (240, Remaining rows: Rep rows 2-3
270) sts around edge of body.
Rnd 17: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl Without fastening and with wrong
st in first st of round to join. Turn. side facing, dc the ends of the ribbing
210 (240, 270) htr together. Fasten off.
Rnd 18: 1 ch, [4 tr, 2 tr in next st]
40 (45, 50) times, sl st in first st of Finished measurements
Finished Measurements
round to join. Turn. 240 (270, 300) tr Sleeves
Rnd 19: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl With RS facing, join yarn in 25 (34, 42)”
st in first st of round to join. Turn. underarm area.
240 (270, 300) htr Rnd 1: 1 ch, work 58 (67, 72) htr
around armhole opening, join with
sl st to first st of round. Turn. 58
Third Holly Berry Set (67, 72) htr
13 (15, 16)”
21 (22, 23)”
Rnd 20: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dtr, 4 dc] 40 Rnd 2: 1 ch, tr2tog, tr across last 2
(45, 50) times, sl st to first st of sts, tr2tog, join with sl st to first st
17
”o
round to join. Turn. of round. Turn. 56 (65, 70) tr
rd
es
ire
Rnd 21: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl Rnd 3: 1 ch, htr in each st
d
40 (44, 48)”
le
ng
st in first st of round to join. Turn. around, join with sl st to first st
th
Rnd 22: 1 ch, [sl st in next 3 st, 1 dc, of round. Turn.
1 dtr, 1 dc] working in horizontal Rnd 4: 1 ch, tr in each st around, join
bar only 40 (45, 50) times. Turn. with sl st to first st of round. Turn.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, htr in each st around, join
with sl st to first st of round. Turn.
Armhole Openings and Body Rnd 6: 1 ch, tr in each st around, join Finishing
Rnd 23: 1 ch, 32 (35, 40) htr, pm, with sl st to first st of round. Turn. Sl st around neck opening (unless you
miss next 56 (65, 70) sts, 64 (70, Rnd 7: 1 ch, htr2tog, htr across to are going for an off-the-shoulder look).
80) htr, miss next 56 (65, 70) sts, last 2 sts, htr2tog, join with sl st Weave in all ends. Block piece.
32 (35, 40) htr, join with sl st to to first st of round. Turn. 54 (63,
first htr of round to join. Turn. 128 68) htr
(140, 160) sts Rnds 8-11: Rep rnds 3-6. 54 (63,
Break off and join yarn at marker. 68) sts
Rnd 24: 1 ch, tr in each st around, sl Remaining rnds: Rep rnds 2-11
st in first tr of round to join. Turn.
128 (140, 160) tr
or any portion thereof until
length of sleeve from underarm
ABOUT THE BOOK
Crochet for
Rnd 25: 1 ch, htr in each st around, sl to final round is 43cm (or
Christmas, by
st in first htr of round to join. Turn. desired length) long.
Salene Baca,
Remaining rnds: Rep rnds 24-25
published
until piece from shoulder neckline
to hem measures 53 (56, 58) cm or Wrist Ribbing by Stackpole
Books, £14.99,
desired length. Follow instructions for waist ribbing
www.searchpress.com
Do not break yarn. around each wrist opening.
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Happy
Make simple
hexagon motifs
and embellish
them with surface
Hexies
crochet to create
Polly Kyte’s
tortoiseshell bag
Project: Polly Kyte
Photography: Natalie Garforth
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With colour of choice, chain 4. Join with

sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 11 tr. Join
with sl st in beg 3 ch.
Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, [2 tr in
next st] around. Join with sl st in beg
Yarn used 3 ch.
Rnd 3: Sl st into sp between 2 tr
Rico Essentials on Rnd 2, 3 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
Cotton DK same sp, miss 2 tr, 2 tr in next sp,
we used a miss 2 tr, *[2 tr, 1 ch, 2 ch] in next
selection of 12 sp, miss 2 tr, 2 tr in next sp; rep
colours from * around. Join with sl st in B C
beg 3 ch.
About the yarn Rnd 4: Sl st in corner ch-sp, 3 ch, [1 tr,
1 ch, 2 tr] in ch-sp, miss 2 tr, [2 tr in
Insert the hook through the back of the
loops and put a loop of contrast yarn
carefully into place. Trim and tuck the
top excess material inside to follow the
DK; 130m per sp between 2 tr on Rnd 3, miss 2 tr] on the hook. Pull through. shape of the hexagons and slip-stitch
50g ball; twice, *[2 tr, 1 ch, 2 ch] in next sp, [2 (See Pic B.) into place.
100% cotton tr in sp between 2 tr on Rnd 3, miss
2 tr] twice; rep from * around. Join Insert the hook into the next two sts,
Tension with sl st in beg 3 ch. yarn over hook and pull through all the Handles
each motif Fasten off first colour. Join in second loops on the hook. To cover the four rings with dc, make
measures 10cm colour. (See Pic C.) a crochet loop on the yarn. Insert the
point to point Rnd 5: Sl st in corner ch-sp, 3 ch, [1 hook through the ring and pull the
tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in ch-sp, miss 2 tr, Continue along, matching the sts on loop through. Yarn over hook and pull
[2 tr in sp between 2 tr on Rnd 3, the two hexagons. Finish off and cut through loop.
Hook used miss 2 tr] three times, *[2 tr, 1 ch, the yarn at the end of the side. Join all (See Pic D.)
3.5mm 2 ch] in next sp, [2 tr in sp between the hexagons in this way
2 tr on Rnd 3, miss 2 tr] three
Other supplies times; rep from * around. Join with
27 small buttons sl st in beg 3 ch. Top edging
Fasten off second colour. To finish Join yarn into RH corner.
tapestry needle
motif, decorate as shown using Row 1: 2 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc,
sewing needle surface crochet. 1 ch, 2 dc. Work 1 dc in the top of
& cotton each tr across. Work [2 dc, 1 ch, 2
4 4cm wooden dc] in next corner, then work down
or plastic Joining the hexagons towards the join between two
Place two hexagons side by side. Join hexagons. Work 1 dc in corner of
curtain rings
them through the back of the loop at hexagon, then 1 dc in corner of next
2 35cm squares the top of each tr. hexagon. Continue working dc along
lining material (See Pic A.) as before.
Work 2 more rows of dc. Finish off and D
Sizing cut the yarn.
40cm, tip Weave in all of the ends.
to base
Optional lining
Lay the two lining pieces together,
pin with RS facing and put the
bag on top. Draw around the bag.
Remove the bag and draw a second
line 1cm outside the outline. Cut
along this line then stitch along the
base and the sides by hand
or machine.
Slip this lining inside the bag and pin
A E
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Surface crochet
step by step
Using contrast
yarn, put a loop
on the hook
and put both
the loop and
the hook behind
your work F
Insert the hook
into a sp in
centre ring and
gently pull the
loop through
(See Pic F.)
Insert the hook

into the next sp
and pull the yarn
through the loop
on the hook to G
make 1 ch.
Continue
inserting the
hook and pulling
the yarn through
to continue the
chain.
(See Pic G.)
Stop before the

last tr and cut
H
the yarn, pulling
the end through
the loop on
the hook.
(See Pic H.)
Thread the end

into a tapestry
needle and pull
through the base
of the first ch
Continue with this all the way around, Repeat Row 2 eight times, checking and back again I
pushing the sts close together. Finish that it will pass through the ring with into the last ch
off and cut yarn. room for stitching onto bag. Use these to the back of
(See Pic E.) to attach the rings to the bag. the work.
Make two straps with 100 ch. Work 4 Finish off.
Make four straps to attach the rings to rows of dc. Using contrast yarn, work (See Pic I.)
the bag as follows: two evenly spaced rows of chain
Chain 8. decoration on the front of each as Work two more
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, you did on the fronts of the hexagons. rows of ch in the
dc to the end. Turn. 6 dc Stitch the straps around the rings, same way.
Row 2: 2 ch (counts as 1 dc), 5 dc. being careful not to twist them. (See Pic J.)
Turn. J
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Kat Goldin’s
Bias Beautiful Yarn used
DROPS Andes
2 balls in mid
grey 8465
distressed cowl is About the yarn

worked flat on the Super Chunky;
96m per 100g
bias to create nifty ball; 65% wool,
diagonal stripes 35% Alpaca
Tension
Project: Kat Goldin 10 sts x 10
Photography: Dan Walmsley rows = 10cm
measured
over dc
Chain 20.
Row 1 (RS): 1 ch (does not count as Hook used
a stitch), dc2tog, dc to last st, 2dc in 8mm
next st. Turn.
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a Other supplies
stitch), 2 dc in next st, dc to last 2 tapestry needle
sts, dc2tog. Turn.
Row 3: 5 ch (counts as 1 quadtr),
quadtr to end. Turn. Sizing
Rows 4 & 6: As Row 2. width: 20cm
Row 5: As Row 1. circumference:
Rep rows 1-6 five more times. 80cm
Break yarn, leaving a 30cm tail for
sewing up.
abbreviations
quadtr
Finishing: Wet-block and pin to the
shape of a parallelogram. Line up (quadruple
the short edges on the natural bias treble): Yo 4
created by the fabric and sew up. times, insert
Weave in ends. hook into st,
pul, (6 loops on
schematic hook), [yo, pull

through 2 loops]
five times
20cm
Knit: 74cm
Crochet: 80cm
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In our good books Hi Emma! Tell us a little

about when you first picked
up a crochet hook…
Emma I learned to crochet while on maternity
leave with the littlest, so I am fairly
new to it! I saw a hat that I really
Friedlander- wanted, so figured that I’d learn how
to make it by following YouTube
Collins videos – I sort of made everything else
up from there. Sometimes that’s been
positive and sometimes not so much.
Big Hook Crochet
How did you make the
jump from beginner to
author in that time?
I became frustrated with the lack of
cool patterns for boys, so started
making up things myself. After a while
I’d made so many hero accessories
and fancy dress things a friend said
I should turn it into a book, which
is exactly what happened! My first
book, Crochet Dress Up, came out
in February 2015 and it’s all gone on
from there.
Now onto the your

book Big Hook Crochet –
why did you decide you
wanted to create this
collection of patterns?
I had a really chunky yarn that I
Given she is couldn’t get to work up in the way I
wanted with any hooks I had, so my
relatively new to husband whittled me a supersize
the craft, Emma hook from our kitchen broom handle.
I then experimented with it, and loved
Friedlander-Collins the way you could use lots of yarn
loves how worked together, or work on lovely big
makes like rugs, and this collection of I move around a lot more to
‘incredibly lucky’ patterns has come from that. accommodate the balls of yarn
she is to be a that are used, but also because
Which pattern from the the makes are often much bigger.
full-time crochet book would you suggest for
designer a beginner to tackle first? Any tips on how to make
I think the infinity scarf is a really good it easier on yourself?
Emma lives in Sussex with her husband place to start as it just uses one stitch, I’d recommend taking regular breaks
and two sons, aged seven and four. works up really quickly and gets you and making sure you keep your
With two little ones to run around used to working with lots of strands muscles stretched out – it’s much
after, she fits the crochet around at once. more physical than you’d expect!
school pick-ups, clubs and the general
chaos of parenting and keeping the Do you find using a Were there any yarns you
house together. Big Hook Crochet is huge crochet hook more discovered making this
her second book, and she also writes of a challenge? book that you particularly
and designs for her blog at www. It’s more physical than ordinary loved working with?
steelandstitch.blogspot.co.uk crochet; you use a different grip and I completely fell in love with a ball
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of unspun, roving (which is a ball of super chunky yarn that easily, but
unspun, unprocessed wool); it was so you can make brilliant, durable and
soft and sheepy that I just wanted to practical homeware with it, and in
lie in it. I also really enjoyed making our house that works perfectly with
my own materials; the bike basket is the children.
made from my husband’s dustsheets
chopped into strips, he was very If carved broomstick
surprised when he got home from handles aren’t an option –
work that day! what do you recommend
for crocheters looking for
What’s the best thing big hooks?
about crocheting with There are a few chunky 25mm and
super chunky yarn in bigger hooks out there to buy, but I ABOUT THE BOOK
your opinion? have just convinced my husband to Big Hook
I’m a really impatient person, and make a few more hooks for other Crochet,
most of these makes work up people to buy. He’s an engineer so by Emma
really quickly, so you get a lot of is very good at making things very, Friedlander-
satisfaction from seeing a finished very precisely, and they’re now Collins,
make, often done in an evening. I available for people to buy at my published by
also really like how practical a lot Etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/ CICO Books,
of the makes are – you can’t wear steelandstitch £12.99
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Pompom Boots Yarn Used

Red Heart
Lisa Big
These super times each of next 3 sts, 17 dc, sl st Finishing: Weave in all loose 1 ball in pink 136
in 1st dc. 30 sts ends and gently block the (A) & 2 balls in
chunky slippers Fasten off B and join A. separate pieces. Nature 102 (B)
Rnd 12: 1 ch, dc around, sl st in
are an ideal gift 1st dc. Stitch the soles to the upper working
About the yarn
- and surprisingly Fasten off. through the back loops only of the
upper. Cut a length of A and weave Super chunky;
should only take a through the A row in the middle of 120m per
Sole (make 2) the boot – this acts as a drawstring 200g ball;
few hours to make Holding 2 strands of A together, around the ankle. If you happen to 100% acrylic
chain 4. love pompoms, make a couple to
with a giant Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, attach at the top. Tension
crochet hook dc across. Turn. 3 sts
Rows 2-6: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. To pompom or not to pompom?
tension is
not critical for
Row 7: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc. It’s up to you! The pompoms really
Project: Emma Friedlander-Collins this project
Turn. 4 sts do finish the boot off though, and
Photography: Emma Mitchell Row 8: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. you can go all out with leftovers from
Row 9: 1 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of your stash to create co-ordinating or Hook used
next 2 sts, sl st in last st. clashing ones for your boots. 25mm
Fasten off.
This pattern uses the yarn held Other supplies
double throughout large-eyed
tapestry needle
Boot Upper (make 2) Sizing

Holding 2 strands of yarn A together,
chain 16, join with a sl st in 1st ch to one size: to fit
work in the rnd being careful not to ladies’ UK shoe
twist sts. size 5½–6½
Fasten off A and, holding two strands
together, join B.
Rnd 1: 1 ch, starting in second ch
from hook, dc around, join with sl
st in 1st dc. 16 sts
Rnds 2-6: 1ch, dc around, sl st in
1st dc.
Fasten off B and join A.
Rnd 7: 1 ch, dc around, sl st in 1st dc.
Fasten off A and join B.
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 2 dc, [2 dc in next st] 3
times, 11 dc, sl st in 1st dc. 19 sts
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Tiddly
Pom
The little ’uns love crochet,
especially if it’s soft
and super huggable,
much like Lynne Rowe’s
pompom baby set in cool
gender-neutral shades
Project: Lynne Rowe

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HAROLD HIPPO Rnd 5: [2 dc, dc2tog] three times. Rnds 13 & 14: Dc around.
9 sts Rnd 15: [7 dc, 2 dc into next st]
This pattern (except the scarf) is Rnd 6: 3 dc, dc2tog, 2 dc, dc2tog. 7 sts four times. 36 sts
worked in the amigurumi style, in Rnds 7-14: Dc around. Rnds 16 & 17: Dc around.
a spiral without slip stitching or Join with sl st into first st. Fasten off Rnd 18: [7 dc, dc2tog] four times. 32 sts
Yarn used turning chains. Use a removable and break yarn. Rnd 19: [2 dc, dc2tog] eight times. 24 sts
DMC Natura stitch marker to mark the first stitch Fill the hand with toy stuffing and Rnd 20: Dc around.
XL Just Cotton of the round. Move the marker up leave arm un-stuffed. Gather the top Rnd 21: [1 dc, dc2tog] 8 times. 16 sts
as your work grows. of the arm to close the hole. Fill head firmly with toy stuffing.
2 balls in Rnd 22: Dc around.
cream 31 (A) Rnd 23: 8 dc2tog. Join with sl st
1 ball in Body Legs (make 2) into first st. Fasten off and
orange 10 (B) Rnd 1: With A, working into a Rnd 1: With B, working into a break yarn. 8 sts
magic ring, 6 dc. 6 sts magic ring, 6 dc. 6 sts Push a little more toy stuffing into
About the yarn Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st around.
12 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st around.
12 sts
the gap with the end of a crochet
hook or pencil then gather the sts to
Super chunky;
Rnd 3: [1 dc into next st, 2 dc into Fasten off and break B. Join A. close the hole.
75m per next st] six times. 18 sts Rnd 3: [5 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO in
100g ball; Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] next st] twice. 14 sts
100% cotton six times. 24 sts Rnds 4 & 5: Dc around. Ears
Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnd 6: 3 dc, [dc2tog, 1dc] three times, Rnd 1: With A, working into
Tension six times. 30 sts 2 dc. 11 sts a magic ring, 6 dc. 6 sts
6 sts x Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnd 7: 3 dc, [dc2tog, 1dc] twice, Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st around.
6 rows = 5cm six times. 36 sts 2 dc. 9 sts 12 sts
measured Rnds 7-11: Dc around. Rnds 8-12: Dc around. Rnd 3: Dc around. Join with sl st into
Rnd 12: [4 dc, dc2tog] six times. 30 sts Join with sl st into first st. Fasten off first st. Fasten off and break yarn.
over dc
Rnd 13: Dc around. and break yarn. Fill legs and feet firmly With RS of ear facing you, pinch one
Rnd 14: [3 dc, dc2tog] six times. 24 sts with toy stuffing. end of ear and stitch together with a
Hook used Rnd 15: Dc around. few sts.
5.5mm Rnd 16: [2 dc, dc2tog] six times. 18 sts
Rnd 17: Dc around. Head
Other supplies Rnd 18: [1 dc, dc2tog] six times. 12 sts Rnd 1: With A, working into a Scarf
black waste Fill firmly with toy stuffing. magic ring, 6 dc. 6 sts With B, chain 50.
yarn for eyes Rnd 19: 6 dc2tog. Join with sl st Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st around. 12 sts Row 1: Starting in 4th ch from hook,
into first st. Fasten off and Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] tr across. Fasten off and break
oddments of break yarn. 6 sts six times. 18 sts yarn. 48 sts
DK yarn for Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st]
pompoms The yarn tail marks the centre back six times. 24 sts Making up: Make two pompoms in
toy stuffing body. Push a little more toy stuffing Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc into next st] oddments of Cream DK yarn and stitch
through the top gap. six times. 30 sts to each end of scarf. Using black yarn,
tapestry needle
Rnds 6-9: Dc around. stitch two eyes to front face just above
Rnd 10: [3 dc, dc2tog] six times. the snout. Stitch ears to each side of
Size Arms (make 2) 24 sts head. Pin head to body and stitch in
approximately Rnd 1: With A, working into a magic Rnd 11: Dc around. place. Pin legs to lower body so that
21cm high ring, 6 dc. 6 sts Rnd 12: 8 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO they stick out in front of the body then
when sitting Rnd 2: 2dc into each st around. 12 sts into each of the next 8 sts, 8 dc stitch in place. Pin each arm to each
Rnds 3 & 4: Dc around. in BLO. 32 sts side of body then stitch in place. Wrap
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1 ch, fold row in half, taking the left Row 18: 1 ch, [ 3 dc, 1 dc2tog]
COTTONTAIL SOCKS corner behind the right corner and four times. 16 sts
aligning the stitches. Seam with a sl Row 19: 1 ch, dc around. Join with
st, working through both sets of sts. sl st into beg 1 ch. Turn.
Rib Note that the last stitch is on the Row 20: 1 ch, [ 2 dc, 1 dc2tog]
Chain 17. fold and is left unworked. Break four times. 12 sts
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch yarn and fasten off. Row 21: 1 ch, dc around. Join with Yarn used
from hook, dc across. Turn. 16 sts sl st into beg 1 ch. Turn. DMC Natura
Rows 2-24: 1 ch, dc in BLO Break yarn and fasten off. Use yarn Just Cotton
across. Turn. Foot tail to gather the remaining sts 1 ball Safran 47
With RS facing, fold piece in half taking The foot is work in rounds that closed. Weave in ends
first row up behind the top row and
aligning the stitches of both edges.
are joined and turned.
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join yarn at Finishing: Fold rib in half. Make a
About the yarn
4-ply sock; 155m
Work 1 ch, then seam by working dc heel seam with sl st, 1 ch, 9 dc pompom and trim to a small size.
in BLO across through each set of along side of heel, continuing in Attach pompom to back of folded rib. per 50g ball;
corresponding sts. Do not fasten off. unworked ankle sts, 13 dc, 9 dc 100% cotton
along side of heel. Join with sl st
into beg 1 ch. Turn. 31 sts Tension
Ankle Row 2: 1 ch, 7 dc, 1 dc2tog, 13 dc,
11cm 6 sts x 7 rows =
Rnd 1: 1 ch, 26 dc evenly 1 d2tog, 7 dc. Join with sl st into 2.5cm measured
around edge stitches of rib. beg 1 ch. Turn. 29 sts over dc
Do NOT join. 26 sts Row 3: 1 ch, 6 dc, 1 dc2tog, 13 dc,
Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around. 1 dc2tog, 6 dc. Join with sl st into
beg 1 ch. Turn. 27 sts Hook used
Rows 4 & 5: 1 ch, dc around. 3mm hook
Heel Join with sl st into beg 1 ch. Turn.
Row 1: 6 dc. Turn leaving rem Row 6: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 25 dc. Join Other supplies
sts unworked. 6 sts with sl st into beg 1 ch. Turn. 26 sts oddments of
Row 2: 1 ch, 6 dc, continuing into Row 7: 1ch, 5 dc, 1 dc2tog, 13 dc, 1 DK yarn for
unworked ankle sts, 7 dc. dc2tog, 4 dc. Join with sl st into pompom
Turn. 13 sts beg 1 ch. Turn. 24 sts
Rows 3-5: 1 ch, 13 dc. Turn. Rows 8-15: 1 ch, dc around. Join tapestry needle
Row 6: 1 ch, 4 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, with sl st into beg 1 ch. Turn.
1 dc2tog, 4 dc. Turn. 11 sts Row 16: 1 ch, [ 4 dc, 1 dc2tog] four Size
Row 7: 1 ch, 13 dc. Turn. times. 20 sts to fit 0-6
Row 8: 1 ch, 3 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, Row 17: 1 ch, dc around. Join with months/9cm
m
1 dc2tog, 3 dc. Turn. 9 sts sl st into beg 1 ch. Turn. foot length
9c
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Yarn used
DMC Woolly
Rnd 4: Sl st in first tr and ch-sp, beg-V Rnd 9: Sl st in first tr and ch-sp of
STARLIGHT BLANKET st in same sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss (1 tr, 1 next V-st, beg V-st in same sp, 6
2 balls each in
orange 102 (A),
ch, 1 tr), 1 tr, *V-st into next ch-sp, tr, 1 ch, miss (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 6 tr,
cream 003 (B),
For a blanket without pompoms you 1 tr, 1 ch, miss (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 1 tr; *V-st into next ch-sp of next V-st, 6
will need only one skein of C and D. rep from * seven times. Join with sl tr, 1 ch, miss next (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), Apple Green 081
The 3 ch at the beginning of each st into beg 3 ch. 9 V-st, 18 tr. 9 ch-sp 6 tr; rep from * seven times. Join (C) and Citrus
round count as the first tr. Rnd 5: Sl st in first tr and ch-sp of next with sl st into beg 3 ch. 9 V-st, 102 092 (D)
At each colour change, break yarn V-st, beg V-st in same sp, 2 tr, 1 ch, tr. 9 ch-sp
and fasten off old colour. Join new miss (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 2 tr, *V-st into About the Yarn
colour with a sl st to the tip of any next ch-sp of next V-st, 2 tr, 1 ch, Fasten off and break A. Join B 5-ply / sport;
point (ie to the 3 ch of any V-stitch). miss next (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 2 tr; rep to any 3 ch-sp. 125m per 50g
from * seven times. Join with sl st
ball; 100% wool
into beg 3 ch. 9 V-st, 36 tr. 9 ch-sp Note: The blanket pattern is now set
Special stitches Rnd 6: Sl st in first tr and ch-sp of next by working a V-st into each point (or
Tension
V-stitch (V-st): (2 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr) all in V-st, beg V-st in same sp, 3 tr, 1 ch, peak) of the star and by missing (1 tr, 1
same sp. miss (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 3 tr, *V-st into ch, 1 tr) at each base (or trough) of the tension isn’t
Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st): (3 ch, next ch-sp of next V-st, 3 tr, 1 ch, star. On each subsequent round work critical for this
1 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr) all in same sp. miss next (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 3 tr; rep one extra tr into the sts before and pattern, but
from * seven times. Join with sl st after each point. your stitches
With A, chain 6. Join to with sl st into into beg 3 ch. 9 V-st, 54 tr. 9 ch-sp should have a
first ch to form a ring. Rnd 7: Sl st in first tr and ch-sp of next Continue in set pattern in the following loose feel so
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here and V-st, beg V-st in same sp, 4 tr, 1 ch, colours: [1 rnd in B, 2 rnds in A, 1 rnd that the blanket
throughout), 17 tr into ring. Join miss (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 4 tr, *V-st into in B, 2 rnds in C, 1 rnd in B, 2 rnds in
has a soft drape.
with sl st into beg 3 ch. 18 sts next ch-sp of next V-st, 4 tr, 1 ch, D] twice, then 1 rnd in B, 2 rnds in A.
If the stitches
Rnd 2: (3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr) all in same miss next (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 4 tr; rep
sp, *miss 1, (2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr) all in next from * seven times. Join with sl st Fasten off and break yarn. feel tight, use a
st, rep from * seven times, miss 1. into beg 3 ch. 9 V-st, 72 tr. 9 ch-sp larger hook
Join with sl st into beg 3 ch. 9 ch-sp Rnd 8: Sl st in first tr and ch-sp of next Making up: Weave in ends.
Rnd 3: Sl st in first tr and ch-sp, (3 ch, V-st, beg V-st in same sp, 5 tr, 1 Make three pompoms each in Hook used
1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr)in same sp, *1 ch, ch, miss (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 5 tr, *V-st A, B and C. 4mm
miss 4 tr, (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) into next into next ch-sp of next V-st, 5 tr, 1 Tie the pompom securely to
ch-sp, rep from * seven times, 1 ch,
miss 4 tr. Join with sl st into beg 3
ch, miss next (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr), 5 tr;
rep from *seven times. Join with sl
the points of the blanket.
Check the pompoms regularly
Size
approximately
ch. 9 (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) groups. 9 ch-sp st into beg 3 ch. 9 V-st, 90 tr. 9 ch-sp to make sure they are secure.
88cm wide
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HOW TO
make a pompom
Australian crafter Kitiya Palaskas gives us her tried and
tested method to produce perfect pompoms
If you have a pompom maker,

1 skip ahead to Step 2. If not, here’s
how to make one using a small bowl or
other circle shape (around 6cm in
1 2
diameter) and the cap of a glue stick.
Trace around the bowl onto cardstock,
cut it out, then place the cap in the
middle of the circle and trace around it.
Fold the circle in half and cut along the
centre line to create two semicircles.
Cut around the inside circle line of one
of the semicircles to create an arch.
Trace the arch onto cardstock and add
a 1.5cm tab onto each end. Cut this new
shape out and fold the tabs up. You’ll
need four of these shapes in total.
Place two pompom maker pieces

2 together with the tabs sticking
out. Wrap wool all the way around the
arch. The more you wrap, the fuller the
pompom. To create a multi-coloured
effect, regularly change wool and wrap
it randomly. You could also try wrapping
3 4
segments in one colour to form a
striped effect.
When you’re done wrapping,

3 place one piece on top of the
other and staple the tabs together.
Using fabric scissors, start cutting all the
way around the circle. The blades of the
scissors should slip in between the two
card layers of the pompom maker.
Place a piece of string in between

4 the two card layers and tie it
around the wool in a tight knot. Don’t
trim the excess of this wool tie because
you’ll need it later on. Pull the card
layers off and trim the pompom until it
forms a neat ball.
Tie a knot in the entire bunch of

5 coloured wool strands, close to
the top. Group the strands of wool into
sections of four strands each.
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Dinky Duffel Coat

Using chunky 3-6, 6-12 & 12-18 MONTHS ONLY Work 1 (2, 2, 3) rnds, ending with RS
Yarn used
Rowan Big Wool
4 (5, 5, 6) balls in
Whoosh 014
Rows 14-16: Rep Row 2. (WS, RS, WS) facing for next round.
yarn and with Row 17: 1 ch, - (6, 6, 10) dc, dc2tog, [- Break yarn. About the yarn
(13,16, 17) dc, dc2tog] three times,
virtually no - (6, 6, 10) dc. Turn. - (55, 64, 75) sts
Super chunky;
seams to sew up, Yoke 80m per 100g

ball; 100% wool
6-12 & 12-18 MONTHS ONLY With RS (WS, RS, WS) facing, rejoin
this warm and Rows 18-20: Rep Row 2. yarn to last st of last row of Body and
Tension
Row 21: 1 ch, - (-, 7, 8) dc, dc2tog, join Body and Sleeves as follows:
cosy baby coat is [- (-, 14, 17) dc, dc2tog] three times, Row 1: 1 ch, 11 (13, 14, 16) dc on 9 sts x 10
- (-, 7, 8) dc. Turn. – (-, 60, 71) sts Body, miss first 2 dc of next round rows = 10cm
a dream gift for of first Sleeve, 18 (19, 22, 23) dc on measured over
both the maker 12-18 MONTHS ONLY
Rows 22-24: Rep Row 2
Sleeve, miss last 2 dc of Sleeve and
next 4 dc of Body, 18 (21, 24, 27) dc
pattern using
7mm hook
and recipient Row 25: 1 ch, 9 dc, dc2tog, [15 dc, on Body, miss first 2 dc of next rnd
dc2tog] three times, 9 dc. Turn. of second Sleeve, 18 (19, 22, 23) dc
67 sts on Sleeve, miss last 2 dc of Sleeve Hook used
Project: Sue Whitney and next 4 dc of Body, 11 (13, 14, 7mm
ALL SIZES 16) dc on Body. Turn. 76 (85, 96,
Work 3 (4, 5, 4) rows on rem 48 (55, 105) sts Other supplies
60, 67) sts, ending with RS (WS, RS, Row 2: 1 ch, 11 (13, 14, 14) dc, 3 buttons
Body WS) facing for next row. *[dc2tog] 1 (1, 1, 2) times, 14 (15,
This is worked in one piece to
the armholes.
Break yarn. 18, 19) dc, [dc2tog over next 2 dc]
1 (1, 1, 2) times*, 18 (21, 24, 23) dc;
Sizing
age: 0–3 (3–6,
Chain 61 (72, 81, 92). rep from * to * once more, 11 (13,
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from Sleeves 14, 14) dc. Turn. 72 (81, 92, 97) sts
6–12, 12–18)
months
hook, 1 dc into each ch to end. Chain 12 (13, 14, 15) and join with a sl Row 3: 1 ch, 11 (13, 12, 15) dc,
Turn. 60 (71, 80, 91) sts st to form a ring. *[dc2tog] 1 (1, 2, 1) times, 12 chest: 41 (46, 51,
Row 2: 1 ch (does NOT count as a Rnd 1 (RS): 1 ch, dc around, sl st (13, 16, 17) dc, [dc2tog] 1 (1, 2, 1) 56) cm
st here and throughout), dc to in 1st dc to join. Turn. 12 (13, 14, times*, 18 (21, 20, 25) dc; rep from
actual chest: 46
end. Turn. 15) sts * to * once more, 11 (13, 12, 15) dc.
(54, 60, 67) cm
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2. Note: You must turn at the end of Turn. 68 (77, 84, 93) sts
Row 5: 1 ch, 8 (9, 9, 10) dc, dc2tog, every round so that the sleeve fabric Row 4: 1 ch, 9 (11, 13, 13) dc, length: 28 (34,
[12 (15, 18, 21) dc, dc2tog] three matches the body fabric. *[dc2tog] 2 (2, 1, 2) times, 10 40, 44) cm
times, 8 (9, 9, 10) dc. Turn. 56 (67, Rnd 2: 1 ch, dc around, sl st in 1st dc. (11, 14, 15) dc, [dc2tog] 2 (2, 1, 2) sleeve seam: 12
76, 87) sts Turn. times*, 14 (17, 22, 21) dc; rep from
(15, 20, 23) cm
Rows 6-8: Rep Row 2. This round forms patt. * to * once more, 9 (11, 13, 13) dc.
Row 9: 1 ch, 6 (7, 7, 11) dc, dc2tog, Rnd 3: 1 ch, 2 dc into first st, dc Turn. 60 (69, 80, 85) sts
[12 (15, 18, 19) dc, dc2tog] three around to last st, 2 dc into last dc, Row 5: 1 ch, 10 (12, 11, 14) dc,
times, 6 (7, 7, 11) dc. Turn. 52 (63, sl st in 1st dc to join. Turn. 14 (15, *[dc2tog] 1 (1, 2, 1) times, 8 (9, 12,
72, 83) sts 16, 17) sts 13) dc, [dc2tog] 1 (1, 2, 1) times*, 16
Rows 10-12: Rep Row 2. Working all increases as set by Rnd 3, (19, 18, 23) dc; rep from * to * once
Row 13: 1 ch, 7 (8, 8, 9) dc, dc2tog, inc 1 st at each end of 2nd (2nd, 3rd, more, 10 (12, 11, 14) dc. Turn. 56
[10 (13, 16, 19) dc, dc2tog] three 3rd) and foll 3 (1, 0, 0) alt rnds, then on (65, 72, 81) sts
times, 7 (8, 8, 9) dc. Turn. 48 (59, 0 (2, 4, 2) foll 3rd rnds, then on 0 (0, 0, Row 6: 1 ch, 10 (10, 12, 12) dc,
68, 79) sts 2) foll 4th rnds. 22 (23, 26, 27) sts *[dc2tog] 1 (2, 1, 2) times, 6 (7, 10,
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11) dc, [dc2tog] 1 (2, 1, 2) times*, 16

(15, 20, 19) dc; rep from * to * once
more, 10 (10, 12, 12) dc. Turn. 52
(57, 68, 73) sts
Row 7: 1 ch, 8 (11, 10, 13) dc,
*[dc2tog] 2 (0, 2, 0) times, 4 (9, 8,
13) dc, [dc2tog] 2 (0, 2, 0) times*, 12
more, 8 (11, 10, 13) dc. Turn. 44 (57,
60, 73) sts
Row 8: 1 ch, 9 (9, 11, 11) dc, *[dc2tog]
0 (2, 0, 2) times, 6 (5, 10, 9) dc,
[dc2tog] 0 (2, 0, 2) times*, 14 (13,
18, 17) dc; rep from * to * once
more, 9 (9, 11, 11) dc. Turn. 44 (49,
60, 65) sts
Row 9: 1 ch, 7 (10, 9, 12) dc, *[dc2tog]
2 (0, 2, 0) times, 2 (7, 6, 11) dc,
[dc2tog] 2 (0, 2, 0) times*, 10 (15, 14,
19) dc; rep from * to * once more, 7
(10, 9, 12) dc. Turn. 36 (49, 52, 65) sts
Row 10: 1 ch, 8 (8, 10, 10) dc,
*[dc2tog] 0 (2, 0, 2) times, 4 (3, 8,
7) dc, [dc2tog] 0 (2, 0, 2) times*, 12
more, 8 (8, 10, 10) dc. Turn. 36 (41,
52, 57) sts
Row 11: 1 ch, 6 (9, 8, 11) dc,
*[dc2tog] 2 (0, 2, 0) times, 0 (5, 4,
9) dc, [dc2tog] 2 (0, 2, 0) times*, 8
(13, 12, 17) dc; rep from * to * once shape for hood Making up: Join the underarm
more, 6 (9, 8, 11) dc. Turn. 28 (41, Next Row: 1 ch, 3 (2, 3 , 2) dc, [dc2tog, seams. Sew on buttons, placing
44, 57) sts 3 dc] 5 (3, 7, 4) times, [dc2tog, 1 dc] them on 3rd st in from the front
0 (1, 0, 1) times, [dc2tog, 2 dc] 0 (3, opening edge (on left front for a girl
3-6, 6-12 & 12-18 MONTHS ONLY 0, 4) times, dc2tog, 3 (2, 3, 2) dc. or right front for a boy if you prefer),
Row 12: 1 ch, - (7, 9, 9) dc, *[dc2tog] - Turn. 22 (25, 28, 31) sts positioning the lowest button 8 (10,
(2, 0, 2) times, - (1, 6, 5) dc, [dc2tog] Work 1 row. 12, 14) cm up from lower edge, the
– (2, 0, 2) times*, - [9,14,13] dc; rep Next Row: 1 ch, 7 (9, 11, 13) dc, 2 dc top button 6 (6, 7, 7) cm down from
from * to * once more, - (7, 9, 9) dc. into each of next 8 (7, 6, 5) dc, 7 (9, the first row of the Hood and the
Turn. – (33, 44, 49) sts 11, 13) dc. Turn. 30 (32, 34, 36) sts remaining button evenly spaced
Work 14 (15, 16, 17) rows. between. Push the buttons through
6-12 & 12-18 MONTHS ONLY Next Row: 1 ch, 13 (14, 15, 16) dc, the fabric of other front to fasten.
Row 13: 1 ch, - (-, 7, 10) dc, *[dc2tog] [dc2tog] twice, 13 (14, 15, 16) dc.
– (-, 2, 0) times, - (-, 2, 7) dc, Turn. 28 (30, 32, 34) sts
[dc2tog] – (-, 2, 0) times*, - (-, 10, Work 1 row.
15) dc; rep from * to * once more, - Next Row: 1 ch, 12 (13, 14, 15) dc,
(-, 7, 10) dc. Turn. – (-, 36, 49) sts [dc2tog] twice, 12 (13, 14, 15) dc,
turn. 26 (28, 30, 32) sts
12-18 MONTHS ONLY Next Row: 1 ch, 1 dc into each of
Row 14: 1 ch, 8 dc, *[dc2tog] twice, 3 first 11 (12, 13, 14) dc, [dc2tog] ABOUT THE BOOK
dc, [dc2tog] twice*, 11 dc; rep from * twice, 11 (12, 13, 14) dc. Turn. 24 Weekend Crochet
to * once more, 8 dc. Turn. 41 sts (26, 28, 30) sts for Babies, by
Fold Hood in half with RS together and Sue Whitney,
ALL SIZES join top of Hood by working 1 row of £8.99,
Next Row (WS): 1 ch, dc to end. dc through both layers. www.thegmc
Turn. 28 (33, 36, 41) sts Fasten off. group.com
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Yarn used
Ella Rae Cozy
Soft Prints
1 ball in purple/
Otto Octopus
pink/white 23
Part safety Rnd 16: *dc2tog, 3 dc; rep from * sp, 1 ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch]
About the yarn blanket, part
around. 24 dc
Rnd 17: *dc2tog, 2 dc; rep from *
four times; rep from * around, join
with sl st in beg 3 ch.
DK; 195m per
around. 18 dc Rnd 26: Sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch,
100g ball; eight-legged, sea- Insert safety eyes or embroider, then [2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, 1
75% acrylic,
25% wool dwelling friend, stuff head firmly.
Rnd 18: *dc2tog, 1 dc; rep from *
ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] five
times, *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next ch-
Otto is the around. 12 dc sp, 1 ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch]
Hook Rnd 19: dc2tog around, sl st into five times; rep from * around, join
4mm perfect company first st of rnd. 6 dc with sl st in beg 3 ch.
Rnd 20: 3 ch, 2 tr in same st, 2 ch, 3 Rnd 27: Sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch,
Tension for a nautical bed tr in next st, 2 ch, miss 1 st, [3 tr in [2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, 1
8-rnd square time story next st, 2 ch] twice, miss 1 st, sl st
into beg 3 ch to join.
ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] six
times, *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next
measures 16cm Rnd 21: sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch, [2 ch-sp, 1 ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1
Project: Hugh Metcalf tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, 1 ch, ch] six times; rep from * around,
Other supplies Photography: Natalie Garforth *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next ch-sp, 1 join with sl st in beg 3 ch. Fasten
toy stuffing ch; rep from * around, join with sl off yarn.
safety eyes or st in beg 3 ch.
Rnd 22: Sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch,
embroidery
thread for
[2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, Edging
1 ch, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch *[3 Rejoin yarn in any corner ch-sp.
features Head tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next ch-sp, 1 ch, Next Rnd: **[3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, sl st
The head is worked in an amigurumi 3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from into ch-sp] in same ch-sp, *4 htr
style, in spirals without joining each * around, join with sl st in beg in next ch-sp, sl st in next ch-sp;
rnd with a sl st and without a turning 3 ch. rep from * to next corner ch-sp, sl
chain up until Rnd 20. Rnd 23: Sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch, st into next corner ch-sp; rep from
[2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, 1 ** three times.
Rnd 1: With A and 3mm hook, 6 dc ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] twice,
in magic ring. *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next ch-sp, 1
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 dc ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] twice; Eyes
Rnd 3: *2 dc in next st, 1 dc; rep rep from * around, join with sl st Before inserting the safety eyes, you
from * around. 18 dc in beg 3 ch. may want to create eye whites to
Rnd 4: *2 dc in next st, 2 dc; rep Rnd 24: Sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch, help them stand out. If so, simply
from * around. 24 dc [2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, 1 work 6 htr in a magic ring, join with
Rnd 5: *2 dc in next st, 3 dc; rep ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] three a sl st and fasten off. Put these in
from * around. 30 dc times, *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next ch- after rnd 17 with your eyes if using
Rnds 6-8: Dc around. sp, 1 ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] safety eyes.
Rnd 9: *2 dc in next st, 4 dc; rep three times; rep from * around,
from * around. 36 dc join with sl st in beg 3 ch.
Rnds 10-11: Dc around. Rnd 25: Sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch, Finishing
Rnd 12: *dc2tog, 4 dc; rep from * [2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, 1 Block bottom granny square if
around. 30 dc ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] four necessary. Using a tapestry needle,
Rnds 13-15: Dc around. times, *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next ch- embroider a smile using a fly stitch.
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Models Ted and Teagan

have given this hat a Yarn Used
Sirdar Hayfield
good road test. This yarn Colour Rich
is acrylic, so great for Chunky
machine washing
1 ball in 0384
Plum Grey
About the Yarn

Chunky, 325m
per 200g ball;
100% acrylic
Too cool
Tension
Rnd 4: [7 dc, 2 dc in the next st] 13 sts x 16 rows
around. 36 sts = 10cm over dc
Rnd 5: [8 dc, 2 dc in the next st] on 6.5mm hook
around. 40 sts
Rnd 6: [9 dc, 2 dc in the next st]
around. 44 sts Hook used
Rnd 7: [10 dc, 2 dc in the next st] 6.5mm
for school
around. 48 sts
Rnd 8: [11 dc, 2dc in the next st] Other supplies
around. 52 sts stitch marker
Rnds 9-27: Dc around.
tapestry needle
Making up: Fasten off and weave in
any loose ends. Sizing
to fit ages
1-4 years
This quick and This pattern is worked in an

amigurumi style – in spirals, without
easy kids’ beanie turning and without joining each
round with a sl st.
is totally fuss-free
Rnd 1: Working into a magic ring,
– making it the 8 dc. 8 sts
Using a
stitch
perfect choice for Place a stitch marker in the first st
marker is
of the next round and continue in
tots who already sprials from now on. Do not join invaluable
rounds. Move the stitch marker up when
have a style all every round. working in
Rnd 1: 2 dc into each st around.
their own! 16 sts
a spiral as
it is very
Rnd 2: [1 dc, 2dc in the next st] easy to
around. 24 sts miss where
Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2dc in the next st]
a round
around. 32 sts
starts
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Polar Party
Our cover stars this issue are Justyna Kacprzak’s
Winter Adventure Buddies – fun amigurumi projects that
both children and adults will love to receive as a gift
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Special Stitches Yarn used

Foundation double crochet Scheepjeswol
(fdc): 2 ch, insert hook into 2nd Softfun
ch from hook, yrh, pul, yrh, draw
through 1 loop (foundation ch 2 balls each
made), yrh, draw through 2 loops in white &
(foundation dc made), *insert hook dark grey
in last foundation ch made, yrh, pul 1 ball each in
(foundation ch made), yrh, draw blue, red, pink,
through 1 loop, yrh, draw through
purple & yellow
2 loops (foundation dc made); rep
from *. Available
at www.
Penguins: deramores.com
MC: dark gray
CC1: white About the yarn
CC2: yellow DK; 140m per
CC3: red
50g ball;
CC4: blue
60% cotton,
CC5: pink
CC6: purple 40% acrylic
Tension
penny & peter Penguin 8 sts x 6 rows =
2.5cm measured
Penguin is worked in the amigurumi over dc using
style, in a spiral without slip-stitching smaller hook
or turning chains, unless otherwise 5 sts x 5 rows =
stated. Use a removable stitch marker
2.5cm measured
to mark the first stitch of the round.
over dc using
larger hook
Beak:
With smaller hook and CC2, chain 5. Hooks used
Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from 3mm
hook, 2 dc into first ch, 2 dc, 3 dc 3.5mm
into next ch, turning as you go and
working into the other side of the Head and body: times. Join with sl st into first
Other supplies
chain, 3 dc. 10 sts With smaller hook and MC, chain 2. st. 48 sts
Rnd 2: [2 dc into next st, 4 dc] Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from Rnds 9-16: Dc around. 2 pairs 10mm
twice. 12 sts hook, 6 dc into ch. 6 sts Rnd 17: With MC 15 dc, with CC1, [1 safety eyes
Rnd 3: Dc around. Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st dc, 2 dc into next st] three times, pair 8mm
Fasten off and break yarn, leaving around. 12 sts 6 dc, [2 dc into next st, 1 dc] three safety eyes
a long tail for sewing. Rnd 3: [2 dc into next st, 1 dc] times, with MC 15 dc. 54 sts
six times. 18 sts Rnd 18: With MC 14 dc, 2 dc into 2 9mm buttons
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] next st, with CC1 [1 dc, 2 dc into tapestry needle
Eye (make 2): six times. 24 sts the next st] 4 times, 8 dc, [2 dc into toy stuffing
With smaller hook and CC1, chain 2. Rnd 5: [2 dc into next st, 3 dc] next st, 1 dc] four times, with MC
Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from six times. 30 sts dc2tog, 13 dc. 62 sts
hook, 6 dc into ch. 6 sts Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnd 19: With MC 16 dc, with CC1 32 Sizing
Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st six times. Join with sl st into first dc, with MC 14 dc. 62 sts Polar bear: 22cm
around. 12 sts st. 36 sts Rnd 20: With MC 15 dc, 2 dc into head to base
Fasten off and break yarn, leaving Rnd 7: 2 dc, [2 dc into next st, 5 dc] next st, with CC1 32 dc, with MC while sitting
a long tail for sewing. Insert safety five times, 2 dc into next st, 3 dc. dc2tog, 12 dc. Penguin: 18cm
eye between round 1 and two, Join with sl st into first st. 42 sts Rnd 21: With MC 17 dc, with CC1 [1 head to feet
but don’t secure. Rnd 8: [6 dc, 2 dc into next st] six dc, 1 dc2tog] four times, 8 dc, [1
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dc2tog, 1 dc] four times, with MC Rnd 54: [1 dc2tog, 1 dc] six
13 dc. 54 sts times. 12 sts
Rnd 22: With MC 17 dc, with CC1 [1 Rnd 55: 6 dc2tog. 6 sts
dc2tog, 1 dc] three times, 6 dc, [1 Fasten off and break yarn. Sew
dc, 1 dc2tog] three times, with MC the opening closed.
13 dc. 48 sts
Insert safety eyes together with the
crocheted white circle between rnds Wing
16 and 17, approximately 4 sts apart. Row 1: With smaller hook and MC,
Secure eyes. Sew on beak. sl st in each loop left in rnd 29 of
Rnd 23: [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] eight body on one side. Turn. 6 sts
times. 40 sts Rnd 2: 1 ch, 1 dc in FLO in each
Rnd 24: 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, [3 dc, 1 of first 5 sl st, 2 dc in FLO in last
dc2tog] seven times, 2 dc. 32 sts sl st, turning and working in the
Rnd 25: [6 dc, 1 dc2tog] four remaining loops of the sl sts,
times. 28 sts 5 dc, 2 dc in last st. 14 sts
Rnds 26-28: Dc around. Rnd 3: Dc around.
Rnd 29: 6 dc, 6 dc in BLO, 9 dc, 6 Rnd 4: [6 dc, 2 dc into next st]
dc in BLO, 1 dc. twice. 16 sts
Rnd 30: [6 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnds 5-7: Dc around.
four times. 32 sts Rnd 8: [6 dc, dc2tog] twice. 14 sts
Rnds 31 & 32: Dc around. Rnd 9: Dc around.
Rnd 33: 3 dc, 2 dc into next st, Rnd 10: [5 dc, dc2tog] twice. 12 sts
[7 dc, 2 dc into next st] three Rnd 11: Dc around.
times, 4 dc. 36 sts Rnd 12: [1 dc, dc2tog] four
Rnds 34-36: Dc around. times. 8 sts
Rnd 37: [5 dc, 2 dc into next st] six Rnd 13: Dc across.
times. 42 sts Rnd 14: [2 dc, dc2tog] twice. 6 sts
Rnds 38 & 39: Dc around. Rnd 15: [1 dc, dc2tog] twice. 4 sts
Rnd 40: 3 dc, [2 dc into next st, 6 Fasten off and break yarn. Sew the
dc] 5 times, 2 dc into next st, 3 opening closed and weave in the
dc. 48 sts ends. Repeat on the other side of the
Rnds 41-43: Dc around. body for the second wing.
Rnd 44: 6 dc, [3 dc into next st] twice,
6 dc, [2 dc into next st, 10 dc] three
times, 2 dc into next st. 56 sts Foot (make 2)
Rnd 45: 6 dc, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc, With smaller hook and CC2, chain 12.
[2 dc into next st] twice, 1 dc, 2 dc Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from
into next st, 44 dc. 60 sts hook, 1 dc, 1 htr, [3 dc, 1 htr] twice,
Rnd 46: Dc around. 3 dc into next ch, turning as you go
**Rnd 47: 6 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, and working into the other side of
1 dc3tog, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 25 dc, the chain, [1 htr, 3 dc] twice, 1 htr,
1 dc2tog, 18 dc. 55 sts 2 dc into last ch. 24 sts
Rnd 48: 8 dc, 1 dc3tog, 8 dc, 1 Rnd 2: [Dc3tog, 1 dc] 6 times. 12 sts
dc2tog, 7 dc, [1 dc2tog, 6 dc] twice, Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] twice,
1 dc2tog, 7 dc, 1 dc2tog. 48 sts 3 dc, [2 dc into next st, 1 dc] twice,
Rnd 49: 3 dc, 1 dc2tog, [6 dc, 1 1 dc. 16 sts
dc2tog] five times, 3 dc. 42 sts Rnds 4-6: Dc around.
Rnd 50: [5 dc, 1 dc2tog] six Rnd 7: Dc2tog, 5 dc, dc2tog,
times. 36 sts 7 dc. 14 sts
Rnd 51: 2 dc, [1 dc2tog, 4 dc] five Stuff the tip of foot only.
times, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc. 30 sts Rnd 8: 6 dc, dc2tog, 4 dc,
Rnd 52: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] six times. dc2tog. 12 sts
24 sts Rnd 9: Dc2tog, 3 dc, dc2tog,
Rnd 53: 1 dc, [1 dc2tog, 2 dc] five 5 dc. 10 sts
times, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. 18 sts Rnd 10: [3 dc, dc2tog] twice. 8 sts
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail for Fasten off and break CC1. Join CC4. Fasten off and break yarn, leaving
sewing. Sew the feet to the bottom Rnds 10 & 11: 1 ch, dc around. a long yarn tail for sewing. Cut the
of the penguin. Join with sl st in first st. pipe cleaner if needed and sew the
Fasten off and break CC4. Join CC3. band to the other earmuff.
Rnd 12: 1 ch, dc around. Join with
Penguins’ accessories sl st in first st.
The scarf is worked flat. Unless Fasten off and break CC3. Join CC4. Mittens
otherwise stated, turning chains Rnd 13: 1 ch, dc around. Join with With smaller hook and CC5, chain 3.
do not count as a stitch. sl st in first st. Rnd 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook,
Fasten off and break CC4. Join CC3. 8 htr into the ch. Join with sl st into
Rnd 14: 2 ch, tr around. Join with sl beg 2 ch. Turn. 9 sts
Scarf st in first st. Rnd 2: 2 ch (counts as first htr here
With bigger hook and CC3 Rnd 15: 1 ch, *1 RtrF, 1 RtrB; rep from and throughout), 1 htr in same st,
Row 1: 40 *fdc*. Turn. 40 sts * around. Join with sl st in first st. [1 htr, 2 htr into next st] three
Fasten off and break CC3. Join CC1. Fasten off and break yarn. Weave times, 2 htr. Join with sl st into
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. in the ends. beg 2 ch. Turn. 13 sts
Repeat Row 2 two times working 1 Rnds 3-5: 2 ch, htr around. Join with
row in CC4 and 1 row in CC3. sl st into beg 2 ch. Turn.
Fasten off and break yarn. Tie small Earmuffs Fasten off and break CC5. Join CC6.
pieces of yarn on both sides of the With smaller hook and CC5, chain 2. Rnd 6: 2 ch, [4 htr, 1 htr2tog ] twice.
scarf to make tassels. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Join with sl st into beg 2 ch.
6 dc into the ch. 6 sts Turn. 11 sts
Rnd 2: 5 dc into next st, 1 dc, 5 dc Rnd 7: 2 ch, [1 Rtrf, 1 RtrB] five times.
Hat into next st, 1 dc, 5 dc into next st. Join with sl st into beg 2 ch.
The hat is worked in joined rounds. Join with sl st in first st. 17 sts
With bigger hook and CC4, chain 2. Fasten off and break CC5. Join CC6. Chain as many sts as needed to go
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Rnd 3: 1 dc, [1 htr, 2htr into next st] 3 around the penguin’s neck, fasten
6 dc into the ch. Join with sl st in times, htr3tog, [2htr into next st, 1 off and break yarn, leaving a long
first st. 6 sts htr] three times, 1 dc. 21 sts tail for sewing. With CC1 embroider
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] 7 a snowflake on each mitten.
three times. Join with sl st in first times. 28 sts Repeat rnds 1-7 for second
st. 9 sts Rnd 5: 14 dc, miss 2, 3 ch, 12 dc. 26 mitten. Sew the chain to the
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] dc, 1 ch-sp other mitten to join.
three times. Join with sl st in first Rnd 6: [1 dc2tog, 3 dc] twice, 1
st. 12 sts dc2tog, 2 dc, 1 dc in each ch, 2 dc,
Fasten off and break CC4. Join CC1. [1 dc2tog, 3 dc] twice. 24 sts Sledge
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc into the next Rnd 7: [1 dc2tog, 2 dc] six With smaller hook and CC6, chain 17.
st] six times. Join with sl st in first times. 18 sts Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from
st. 18 sts Insert the pipe cleaner through the hook, 15 dc, 3 dc into next ch,
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc into the next hole in Rnd 5 and stuff the earmuff. turning as you go and working into
st] six times. Join with sl st in first Rnd 8: [1 dc2tog, 1 dc] six the other side of the chain, 14 dc,
st. 24 sts times. 12 sts 2 dc into last ch. 34 sts
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 1 dc, [2 dc into the next Rnd 9: 6 dc2tog. 6 sts
st, 3 dc] five times, 2 dc into next st, Fasten off and repeat rnds 1-9 once
2 dc. Join with sl st in first st. 30 sts more for second earmuff. Do not mitten template
Fasten off and break CC1. Join CC3. add another pipe cleaner to second
Rnd 7: 1 ch, [4 dc, 2 dc into next ear muff.
st] six times. Join with sl st in
first st. 36 sts Join CC5 to one of the sts missed in
Fasten off and break CC3. Join CC1. Rnd 5 of first earmuff and work
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 2 dc, [2 dc into next st, around the pipe cleaner as follows:
5 dc] five times, 2 dc into next st, Rnd 1: 1 dc in each of the missed sts,
3 dc. Join with sl st in first st. 42 sts 1 dc in side of next dc, 1 dc in rem
Rnd 9: 1 ch, [6 dc, 2 dc into next loops on opposite side of chains, 1
st] six times. Join with sl st in dc in the side of next dc. 7 sts
first st. 48 sts Rnds 2-23: Dc around.
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Rnd 2-27: Dc around. rounds left. Now make a backstitch

Justyna says
Fold sledge in half and sl st across with yarn going above two rounds
In Poland, winters can be
to the edge. Turn. and below 2 rounds and continue till harsh, so I love to spend these
Row 28: 1 ch, working through you get to the front of the sledge. Pull gloomy evenings with
the sts of both front and back, the yarn, so that the front curls a bit. something fun to crochet and I
17 dc. 17 sts Secure the yarn and make a chain often choose amigurumi – they
long enough so that a penguin’s wing always cheer me up. And these
With MC, make a backstitch through can reach it and going back to the little guys are sure to bring a
one layer only from the seam sledge on the other side of the front. smile to everyone, too! They’re
towards the upper part of the sledge Secure the yarn here and make a a playful bunch and they
as follows: yarn should go above backstitch every 2 rounds for 8 simply can’t wait to start a new
one round and below the next one, rounds and then above and below
adventure – with their
than above the next one, and so every round till the end. Pull the
on. Continue until there are about 8 yarn again, so that the front curls.
accessories they’re even ready
Fasten off and break yarn. for the cold weather! But, as
everyone, they also like to take
the scarves and sweaters off
and stay at home, where it’s
warm and cosy.
patrick bear
Bear is worked in the amigurumi
style, in a spiral without slip stitching
or turning chains, unless otherwise
stated. Use a removable stitch marker
to mark the first stitch of the round.
MC: white
CC1: dark grey
CC2: blue
CC3: pink
Head
With smaller hook and MC, chain 2.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
6 dc into the ch. 6 sts
Rnd 2: [1 dc, 3 dc into next st]
three times. 12 sts
Rnd 3: 2 dc, 3 dc into next st, [3 dc,
3 dc into next] twice, 1 dc. 18 sts
Rnd 4: Dc around.
Rnd 5: 3 dc, [3 dc into next st, 5 dc]
twice, 3 dc into next st, 2 dc. 24 sts
Rnd 6: Dc around.
Rnd 7: 3 dc, [2 dc into next st, 1 dc,
2 dc into next st, 5 dc] twice, 2 dc
into next st, 1 dc, 2 dc into next st,
2 dc. 30 sts
Rnd 8: Dc around.
Rnd 9: 5 dc, [2 dc into next st, 1 dc,
2 dc into next st, 7 dc] twice, 2 dc
into next st, 1 dc, 2 dc into next st,
2 dc. 36 sts
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Justyna says Fasten off and break yarn, leaving Rnd 29: [14 dc, 1 dc2tog] three
If you knit, you can a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears times. 45 sts
try adding knitted between rnds 21 & 22 of the head. Rnds 30 & 31: Dc around.
ribbing to the hat and Rnd 32: 6 dc, [1 dc2tog, 13 dc]
the sweater! twice, 1 dc2tog, 7 dc. 42 sts
Nose Rnds 33 & 34: Dc around.
With smaller hook and CC1, chain 2. Rnd 35: [12 dc, 1 dc2tog] three
Rnd 10: 4 dc, [2 dc into next st, 2 dc] Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, times. 39 sts
seven times, 6 dc, 2 dc into next st, 6 dc into the ch. 6 sts Rnds 36-37: Dc around. 39 sts
4 dc. 44 sts Rnd 2: [1 dc, 3 dc into next st] three Rnd 38: 5 dc, [1 dc2tog, 11 dc]
Rnd 11: Dc around. times. 12 sts twice, 1 dc2tog, 6 dc. 36 sts
Rnd 12: 5 dc, [2 dc into next st, 3 dc] Rnd 3: Dc around. Join with sl st Rnds 39-40: Dc around. 36 sts
seven times, 11 dc. 51 sts into first st. Rnd 41: 2 dc, [1 dc2tog, 4 dc] five
Rnd 13: Dc around. Fasten off and break yarn, leaving times, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc. 30 sts
Rnd 14: 9 dc, [2 dc into next st, 3 dc] a long tail for sewing. Sew the nose Rnd 42: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] six
seven times, 14 dc. 58 sts to the muzzle. times. 24 sts
Rnds 15-22: Dc around. Rnd 43: 1 dc, [1 dc2tog, 2 dc] five
Rnd 23: 4 dc, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc, times, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. 18 sts
1 dc2tog, 33 dc, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc, Body Rnd 44: [1 dc2tog, 1 dc] six
1 dc2tog, 9 dc. 54 sts With smaller hook and MC, chain 2. times. 12 sts
Rnd 24: 5 dc, [1 dc2tog, 7 dc] five Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Rnd 45: 6 dc2tog. 6 sts
times, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc. 48 sts 6 dc into the ch. 6 sts Fasten off and break yarn. Sew
Rnd 25: Dc around. Rnd 2: [2 dc into next st] six the opening closed.
Insert safety eyes between times. 12 sts
rnds 11 & 12. Rnd 3: [2 dc into next st, 1 dc]
Rnd 26: [1 dc2tog, 6 dc] six six times. 18 sts Arms (make 2)
times. 42 sts Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] With smaller hook and MC, chain 2.
Rnd 27: Dc around. six times. 24 sts Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
Rnd 28: 3 dc, [1 dc2tog, 5 dc] five Rnd 5: 1 dc, [2 dc into next st, 6 dc into the ch. 6 sts
times, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc. 36 sts 3 dc] five times, 2 dc into next st, Rnd 2: [2 dc into next st] six
Rnd 29: [1 dc2tog, 4 dc] six 2 dc. 30 sts times. 12 sts
times. 30 sts Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnd 3: [2 dc into next st, 1 dc]
Rnd 30: 2 dc, [1 dc2tog, 3 dc] five six times. 36 sts six times. 18 sts
times, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. 24 sts Rnd 7: 2 dc, [2 dc into next st, Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st]
Rnd 31: [1 dc2tog, 2 dc] six 5 dc] five times, 2 dc into next st, six times. 24 sts
times. 18 sts 3 dc. 42 sts Rnds 5-7: Dc around.
Rnd 32: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] six Rnd 8: [6 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnd 8: 4 dc, [1 dc2tog, 2 dc] three
times. 12 sts six times. 48 sts times, 1 dc2tog, 6 dc. 20 sts
Rnd 33: Dc2tog around. 6 sts Rnd 9: [7 dc, 2 dc into next st] Rnds 9 &10: Dc around.
Fasten off and break yarn. Sew the six times. 54 sts Rnd 11: 4 dc, 1 dc2tog, 8 dc,
opening closed. Rnd 10: 3 dc, [2 dc into next st, 1 dc2tog, 4 dc. 18 sts
8 dc] five times, 2 dc into next st, Rnds 12-28: Dc around.
5 dc. 60 sts Rnd 29: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] six
Ears (make 2) Rnds 11-16: Dc around. times. 12 sts
With smaller hook and MC, chain 2. Rnd 17: [18 dc, 1 dc2tog] three Fasten off and break yarn. Sew
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, times. 57 sts the opening closed.
6 dc into the ch. 6 sts Rnds 18 & 19: Dc around.
Rnd 2: [2 dc into next st] six Rnd 20: 8 dc, [1 dc2tog, 17 dc]
times. 12 sts twice, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc. 54 sts Legs (make 2):
Rnd 3: [2 dc into next st, 1 dc] six Rnds 21 & 22: Dc around. With smaller hook and MC, chain 8.
times. 18 sts Rnd 23: [16 dc, 1 dc2tog] three Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from
Rnds 4-5: Dc around. times. 51 sts hook, 6 dc, 3 dc in next ch, turning
Rnd 6: 1 dc, 3 dc2tog, 2 dc, Rnds 24 & 25: Dc around. as you go and working into the
[1 dc2tog, 1 dc] three times. 12 sts Rnd 26: 7 dc, [1 dc2tog, 15 dc] other side of the chain, 5 dc, 2 dc
Rnd 7: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] four twice, 1 dc2tog, 8 dc. 48 sts into next st. 16 sts
times. 8 sts Rnds 27 & 28: Dc around. Rnd 2: 2 dc into next st, 4 dc, [2 dc
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into next st] five times, 4 dc, [2 dc Finishing from * to end. Join with sl st into
into next st] twice. 24 sts Sew the head to the body. Attach beg 2 ch.
Rnd 3: 1 dc, 2 dc into next st, 4 dc, [1 arms and legs – you can use buttons Fasten off and break yarn. Weave
dc, 2 dc into next st] five times, 4 dc, to act as joints and make limbs in the ends.
[1 dc, 2 dc into next st] twice. 32 sts movable. To do so, pull the yarn
Rnd 4: 2 dc, 2 dc into next st, 6 dc, [2 through one limb, then inside the
dc into next st, 1 dc] five times, 2 body and out on the other side, then Sleeves:
dc into next st, 6 dc, [2 dc, 2 dc into through the other limb and the button. Join CC2 to the middle ch of the
next st] twice. 41 sts Then, through the button and limb sleeve opening on Row 10 of Body.
Rnd 5: 3 dc, 2 dc into next st, 6 dc, [2 again and back to the body in exact Rnd 1: 1 tr2tog over the next ch and
dc into next st, 2 dc] five times, 2 the same spot where it came from. in space between ch and next
dc into next st, 6 dc, [3 dc, 2 dc into Pull the yarn on the other side of missed st, 10 tr, tr2tog over the
next st] twice,1 dc. 50 sts the body and repeat pulling the yarn space between the missed st and
Rnds 6 & 7: Dc around. through the limb and button on the last ch. Join with sl st into first st.
Rnd 8: 11 dc, 25 htr, 14 dc. other side. Pull tightly and repeat to Turn. 12 sts
Rnd 9: 11 dc, 1 htr2tog, 3 htr, 1 make sure they’re secure. Rnds 2 & 3: 2 ch, tr around. Join
htr2tog, 2 htr, 1 htr2tog, 3 htr, 1 with sl st into beg 2 ch. Turn.
htr2tog, 2 htr, 1 htr2tog, 3 htr, 1 Fasten off and break yarn.
htr2tog, 14 dc. 44 sts Sweater: Weave in ends.
Rnd 10: 2 dc, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc, 1 With bigger hook and CC2. Rep for second sleeve.
dc2tog, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, 1 Row 1 (WS): 32 fdc. Turn. 32 sts
dc3tog, [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] twice, Row 2 (RS): 1 ch, 1 dc, [1 RtrF, 1 RtrB]
9 dc, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc, 1 dc2tog, 14 times, 1 RtrF, 1 dc. Turn. Back fastening:
1 dc. 35 sts Fasten off and break CC2. Join CC3. With RS facing, join CC2 to right top
Rnd 11: 10 dc, 1 htr2tog, 10 htr, Row 3: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. edge of sweater at Row 1.
1 htr2tog, 11 dc. 33 sts Fasten off and break CC3. Join CC2. Row 1: 1 ch, working in the sides
Rnd 12: 2 dc, [1 dc2tog, 4 dc] Row 4: 1 ch, [4 dc, 3 dc into next st] of the rows, 2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch,
five times, 1 dc. 28 sts twice, 12 dc, [3 dc into next st, 4 dc] 2 dc. 6 sts, 2 3ch-sps
Rnd 13: 4 dc, [1 dc2tog, 3 dc] three twice. Turn. 39 sts Fasten off and break yarn. Weave
times, 1 dc2tog, 7 dc. 24 sts Row 5: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. in the ends.
Stuff the foot and continue Row 6: 1 ch, 5 dc, 3 dc into next st, With WS facing, join CC2 to left top
adding more stuffing as you go. 6 dc, 3 dc into next st, 13 dc, 3 dc edge of sweater at Row 1.
Rnd 14: 6 dc, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 1 into next st, 6 dc, 3 dc into next st, Row 1: 1 ch, working in the sides
dc2tog, 3 dc, 1 dc2tog, 6 dc. 21 sts 5 dc. Turn. 47 sts of the rows, 10 dc. 10 sts
Rnds 15-27: Dc around. Row 7: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Sew two buttons on the left side,
Rnd 28: [5 dc, 1 dc2tog] three Row 8: 1 ch, 6 dc, 3 dc into next st, across from chain spaces.
times. 18 sts 8 dc, 3 dc into next st, 15 dc, 3 dc
Rnd 29: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] six into next st, 8 dc, 3 dc into next st,
times. 12 sts
Rnd 30: 6 dc2tog. 6 sts
6 dc. Turn. 55 sts
Fasten off and break CC2. Join CC3.
jumper template
Fasten off, leaving a piece of yarn Row 9: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
for sewing. Fasten off and break CC3. Join CC2.
You will now work in the round.
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 8 dc, 3 ch, miss 10, 19
Tail dc, miss 10, 3 ch, 8 dc. Join with sl
With smaller hook and MC, chain 2. st into first st. 35 sts
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Rnds 11-13: 2 ch, tr in each st and
6 dc into the ch. 6 sts ch around. Join with sl st into beg 2
Rnd 2: [2 dc into next st] six ch. 41 sts
times. 12 sts Fasten off and break CC2. Join CC3.
Rnd 3: [2 dc into next st, 1 dc] Row 14: 1 ch, dc across. Join with sl
six times. 18 sts st into first st.
Rnd 4: Dc around. 18 sts Fasten off and break CC3. Join CC2.
Rnd 5: 3 dc, 6 dc2tog, 3 dc. 12 sts Rnd 15: 2 ch, tr around. Join with sl
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for st into beg 2 ch.
sewing. Sew the tail to the body. Rnd 16: 2 ch, *1 RtrF, 1 RtrB; rep
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12
Front panel: centre

ch
Sl st 11
dc 10
9
htr 8
7
6
tr
5
4
dtr 3
2
start here 1
Yarn Used
DMC Petra
1 ball each in
white (A), yellow
(B) & ecru (C)
About the yarn

4-ply; 280m per
100g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
7 rnds in tr sts Front Panel
(12st increase Using A, leaving a 30cm tail of yarn, Rnd 6: [7 ch, sl st between dc sts of Rnd 12: 10 ch (counts as first tr, 7 ch),
each rnd) = 10cm chain 6, sl st to form ring. next 2 petals] 8 times. then work [1 tr, 7 ch] into 12th st of
Rnd 1: 2 ch (counts as first htr), 15 htr Rnd 7: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 htr, 8tr, 1 htr, 1 same petal, then [1 tr, 7 ch] into 5th
Hook used into ring, sl st in beg 2 ch to join. dc] into each ch-sp around, sl st and 12th sts of every petal around,
3mm Rnd 2: 5 ch, (counts as first tr, 2 ch), into first dc. sl st into 3rd of beg 10 ch.
[miss 1 st, 1 tr, 2 ch] 7 times, sl st Rnd 8: [8 ch, sl st between (dc sts of) Rnd 13: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 htr, 8tr, 1 htr,
Other supplies into 3rd of beg 5 ch.
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 htr, 2 tr, 1 htr, 1
next 2 petals] 8 times.
Rnd 9: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 htr, 10tr, 1 htr,
dc] into each ch-sp around, sl st
into first dc, fasten off.
tapestry needle 1 dc] into each ch-sp around, sl st Rnd 14: Join yarn A in 4th st of any
dc] into each ch-sp around, sl st
scissors into first dc. into first dc. petal of prev rnd, 7 ch (counts as
Rnd 4: 8 ch (counts as first htr, 6 ch), Rnd 10: [9 ch, sl st between dc sts of first tr, 4 ch), [1 tr, 4 ch] into 9th st
Finished size [1 htr between dc sts of next 2 next 2 petals] 8 times. of same petal, {[1 tr, 4 ch] into 4th
19.5cm petals of prev rnd, 6 ch] 7 times, sl Rnd 11: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 htr, 2tr, 8dtr, and 9th sts of next petal} 15 times,
st into 3rd of beg 8 ch. 2tr, 1 htr, 1 dc] into each ch-sp sl st into 3rd of beg 7 ch.
diameter
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 htr, 6 tr, 1 htr, 1 around, sl st into first dc. Rnd 15: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 htr, 3tr, 1 htr,
(excluding
dc] into each ch-sp around, sl st Fasten off yarn. Join yarn A in 5th st of 1 dc] into each ch-sp around, sl st
hanging loop) into first dc. any petal of prev rnd. into first dc.
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Rnd 16: [5 ch, sl st between (dc sts increasing in this way for rnds 6-12 next ch-sp†, dc into 3 sts and
of) next 2 petals] 32 times. to create a flat circle. 144 sts next ch-sp, 2 dc inc into next st
Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 15. Fasten off invisibly. and same ch-sp* rep from * to
Rnd 18: Rep Rnd 16, fasten off. * 15 times, rep from † to † once
Making up: Join Front and Back more, sl st into first dc. 160 sts
Panels. Weave in loose ends of front Rnd 2: 1 ch, dc into base of 1 ch, 8
Back panel and back panels. Lay front and back dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, 15 ch, miss
Using B, chain 6, sl st to form ring panels together with WS facing, and 4 sts, 2 dc, [2 dc in next st, 9 dc ] 14
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 11 tr line up the stitch pattern at the centre. times, 2 dc in next st, sl st into first
into ring, sl st into 3rd of beg 3 ch. Using the yarn needle and 30cm tail dc to join. 176 sts
12 sts of yarn, sew the two panels together Rnd 3: 1 ch (does not count as st), 14
Rnd 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr in using a whip stitch through the centre dc, 20 dc into ch-sp, dc around.
base st, 2 tr into each st around, sl hole and sts of Rnd 1; fasten off yarn Fasten off invisibly and weave in
st into 3rd of beg 3 ch. 24 sts between the two panels and weave in loose ends.
Rnd 3: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr the loose end. To avoid crushing the flower petals,
in base st, 1 tr, [2tr in next st, 1 tr] steam block only; do not press.
around, sl st into 3rd of beg 3 ch.
36 sts Edging
Rnd 4: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr All edging sts are worked through
in base st, 2 tr, [2tr in next st, 2 tr] corresponding sts and ch-sps of both
around, sl st into 3rd of beg 3 ch.
48 sts
front and back panels together.
Rnd 1: With RS of front panel
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Rnd 5: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr in facing, join yarn C in any ch-sp
by Emma Lamb,
base st, 3 tr, [2 tr inc next st, 3 tr] of front panel and top of tr st
published
around, sl st into 3rd of beg 3 ch. of back section, 1 ch, 1 dc into
by FW Media,
60 sts same sp, dc in next 2 sts and
£14.99,
Rnds 6–12: Rnds 1-5 set the pattern same ch-sp, 2 dc into next st and
www.stitchcraftcreate.co.uk
for the back panel, continue same ch-sp, *†dc into 5sts and
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This trio of gifts

Dog Treats Yarn used
Wendy Serenity
Chunky
Blanket: 1
has been designed ball each in
Tourmaline (A),
for the furriest Mist (B) and
member of the cream (C)
family – let’s just About the yarn

Chunky; 140m
hope that’s your per 100g ball;
pampered pooch 10% wool,
70% acrylic,
and no one else! 20% alpaca
Project & photography:
Hugh Metcalf Tension
each motif
measures 17cm
Hook used
Blanket 8mm
Granny square motif Other supplies

tapestry needle
Make four in A and five in B.
Chain 4, join with sl st to work in the
round. Big paw pad method while working the final round Sizing
Row 1 (RS): 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here Rnd 1: Using C and working into a of the motif. Using a tapestry needle, sample made is
and throughout), 2 tr into centre, magic ring, 9 tr. Sl st into beg 3 ch to sew one Big Paw Pad and four Little roughly 60cm
2 ch, [3 tr into centre, 2 ch] three join. 9 sts Paw Pads in a paw print onto your square for
times. Sl st into beg 3 ch to join. Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, [2 tr in chosen blocks. small dog
Row 2: Sl st into next ch-sp, 3 ch, [2 tr, next st] around. Sl st into beg 3 ch to
2 ch, 3 tr] into same ch-sp, [3 tr, 2 ch, join. 18 sts
3 tr] into next ch-sp three times. Sl st Rnd 3: 3 ch, 1 ch in same st, 1 tr, [2 tr Edging
into beg 3 ch to join. in netx st, 1 tr] around. Sl st into beg With C, dc around entire blanket,
Row 3: 3 ch, 2 tr, *[2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 3 ch to join. Fasten off C. 27 sts making 3 dc in each corner ch-sp. Sl
next ch-sp, 6 tr; rep from * three st in first st of rnd to join. Fasten off C.
times, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next ch-sp, Join B into any st.
3 tr. Sl st into beg 3 ch to join. Fasten Little paw pad Next Rnd: *4 ch, miss 2 st, sl st in
off A or B. Work as for Rnd 1 of Big Paw Pad. next st; rep from * around. Sl st in
Row 4: Join C in any ch-sp, 3 ch, [1 tr, Fasten off C. first ch-sp loop made of rnd to join.
2 ch, 2 tr] in same ch-sp, miss 2 sts, Next Rnd: *3 ch, 3 tr in same
6 tr, miss 2 sts, *[2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in Making up: Join the Granny Squares ch-sp loop, sl st into next ch-sp
same ch-sp, miss 2 sts, 6 tr, miss 2 Motifs using the image as a guide loop; rep from * around. Sl st in
sts; rep from * two more times. Sl st with a tapestry needle and C or first ch-sp loop made of rnd to
into beg 3 ch to join. Fasten off C. alternatively using the join as you go join. Fasten off C.

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Yarn Used
Wendy Serenity
Super Chunky
2 balls in Chalk
About the yarn

Super chunky;
80m per 100g
ball; 70% acrylic,
20% alpaca,
10% wool
Tension
12 sts x
10 rows =
10cm measured
over dc
Hook used
6mm
Sizing
35cm long

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Rnd 2: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, [2 htr

Dinosaur Bone in next st] around. 16 htr
Fasten off A. Join B in any same st.
This pattern is worked in an Rnd 3: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 1 htr, [2
amigurumi style, in spirals, without a htr in next st, 1 htr] around. 24 htr
turning ch and without joining each Rnd 11: [Dc2tog] twice, 11 dc, Rnd 4: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 2 htr [2
rnd with a sl st. [dc2tog] four times, 9 dc, [dc2tog] htr in next st, 2 htr] around. 32 htr
Rnd 1: Working into a magic ring, 6

twice. 30 dc
Rnd 12: Dc2tog, 4 dc, dc3tog, 4 dc,
Fasten off B. Join C in same st.
Rnd 5: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 3 htr [2
Yarn Used
dc. 6 dc dc2tog twice, 3 dc, dc3to g, 3 dc, htr in next st, 3 htr] around. 40 htr Wendy Serenity
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 dc dc2tog. 22 dc Rnd 6: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 4 htr [2 Chunky
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] around. Rnds 13-29: Dc around. htr in next st, 4 htr] around. 48 htr 1 ball each in
18 dc Stuff firmly. Fasten off C. Join in B in the same st. Tourmaline (A),
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] around. Rnd 7: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 5 htr Cream (B) and
24 dc Repeat rnds 1-12 once more to create [2 htr in next st, 5 htr] around. Mist (C)
Rnd 5-6: Dc around. Fasten off yarn second end. 56 htr
and set piece to one side.
Rep rnds 1 - 6, but this time do not Making up: Sew the remaining
Rnd 8: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 6 htr [2
htr in next st, 6 htr] around. 64 htr
About the yarn
Chunky; 140m
fasten off. end to the rest of the bone, leaving a Fasten off yarn.
per 100g ball;
Rnd 7: 12 dc in current piece, dc in small gap to stuff firmly before sewing
any st of the set aside piece, 23 dc up fully. Rep rnds 1-8, however this time don’t 70% acrylic,
on this piece, dc back into the next fasten off. Put two circles side-by-side, 20% alpaca,
st on the current piece, 11dc. 48 dc ready to join. 10% wool
Rnd 8: 11 dc, dc3tog, 21 dc, dc3tog,
10 dc. 44 dc
Bowl Rest Next Row: 3 ch, sl st in corner st
of second circle, [1 tr, sl st in Tension
Rnd 9: 10 dc, dc3tog, 19 dc, dc3tog, 9 Rnd 1: With A, working into a magic opposing st on second circle] 8 rnds = 22cm
dc. 40 dc ring, 2ch (counts as 1 htr), 7 htr. around.
Rnd 10: 9 dc, dc3tog, 17 dc, dc3tog,
8 dc. 36 dc
Join with sl st in beg 2 ch to work in
the rnd. Fasten off. Weave in ends and block.
Hook used
8mm
Sizing
22x48cm

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Yarn Used
baker’s twine or
household string
approximately
Tumbling Blocks
These generously
70m each in sized twine pot
grey (A), neutral
(B) & red (C) holders are
Try www. invaluable for
fredaldous.
co.uk for an saving burnt
bright and fingers, and C D
beautiful
selection of your tabletop! Rows 5 & 7: As Row 3. Cut string leaving a 5cm tail and
craft twine Row 8: 2 ch, 10 dc. Turn. 1 fasten off.
lozenge made
Project: Jemima Schlee
Hook used Fasten off A and join in B.
4mm Row 9: 2 ch, 10 dc. Turn. Triangles (make 2)
Row 10: 2 ch, 1 dc in same st, 8 dc, Row 1: Using C, chain 13.
Row 2: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, 9
Tension Zigzag strip 1 (make 2)
dc2tog. Turn.
Row 11: 2 ch, 10 dc. Turn. dc, dc2tog. Turn.
4 sts x 4 rows = Using A, chain 13 Row 12: As Row 10. Row 3: 2 ch, 7 dc, dc2tog. Turn.
2.5cm measured Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, 9 Row 13: As Row 11. Row 4: 2 ch, 6 dc, dc2tog. Turn.
over dc dc, dc2tog. Turn. 11 dc Row 14: As Row 10. Row 5: 2 ch, 5 dc, dc2tog. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch, (counts as 1 dc here and Row 15: As Row 11. Row 6: 2 ch, 4 dc, dc2tog. Turn.
Other supplies throughout) 10 dc. Turn. Row 16: As Row 10. Row 7: 2 ch, 3 dc, dc2tog. Turn.
cotton Row 3: 2 ch, 1 dc in same st, 8 dc, Row 17: 2 ch, 10 dc, changing to A in Row 8: 2 ch, 1 dc, dc2tog. Turn.
embroidery dc2tog. Turn. last st. Turn. (See Pic A.) Row 9: 2 ch, dc2tog.
Rows 4 & 6: As Row 2. Row 18: Using A, 2 ch, 10 dc. Turn. Cut string leaving a 5cm tail and
thread in a
Row 19: 2 ch, 1 dc in same st, 8 dc, fasten off.
neutral shade
dc2tog. Turn.
2.5mm crochet Continue like this, changing colour Making up: Assemble the three
hook or large appropriately until five sections have strips, four diamonds and two
darning needle been made (three A and two B). triangles following pics C and D and
to finish off ends Final Row: 2 ch, 9 dc, dc2tog. sew together from the back using
Cut string leaving a 10cm tail and neutral thread. Using the small
sharp scissors
fasten off. (See Pic B.) crochet hook or large darning needle,
finish off the string ends by hooking
Sizing them through stitches at the back of
approximately A Zigzag strip 2 (make 1) the work. Trim the ends flush.
30x26.5cm Using B, chain 13.
Work as for zigzag strip 1 but making
three B and two A sections.
You should now have three zigzag ABOUT THE BOOK
strips – 2 of strip 1 and 1 of strip 2. Take a Ball
of String by
Diamonds (make 4) Jemima Schlee,
Using C, chain 13. £8.99, www.
Work rows 1-7 of zigzag strip 1. thegmcgroup.
Row 8: 2 ch, 10 dc. com
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Let’s Yarn Used
hang out
oddments in
DK yarn
(Polly used
various shades
of King Cole
Moods, Robin
DK, Stylecraft
Special DK &
Patons Fab)
Brighten up your laundry days and
Tension:
use up your yarn scraps with this Each square
eye-catching retro peg bag measures 8cm
Hook Used
Project: Polly Kyte 4mm
Photography: Tym Leckey
Size
Finished size:
42cm square
Square motif (make 32)
Rnd 1: With first colour, make a magic motifs in eight rows of four
ring. 3 ch (counts a 1 tr), 11 tr into motifs by double crocheting
ring, sl st in beg 3 ch to join. 12 sts them together. For the back
Fasten off first colour. of the bag, weave in and
Rnd 2: Join in second colour in any st, tidy all the ends on the back Polly says
3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 1 ch, [2 tr in and block these rows. When
next st, 1 ch] around, sl st in beg 3
ch to join. 24 sts For the back, join all rows joining in a
Fasten off second colour together to make 4x4 grid, new colour
Rnd 3: Join in third colour, 3 ch, 2 tr and for the front, join 3 rows of yarn,
in same ch-sp, 1 ch, [3 tr in next for a 3x4 grid. For the last
ch-sp, 1 ch] around, sl st in beg 3 rows, join the outer 2 squares
join the
ch to join. on to the grid, and continue yarn in a
Rnd 4: Join in fourth colour, 3 ch, [2 to dc along the centre two different
tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, [3 tr] squares without joining,
in next 2 ch-sp, *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in leaving a small opening as
place each
next ch-sp, [3 tr] in next 2 ch-sp’ shown in the image. time so you
rep from * twice more, sl st in beg keep the
3 ch to join. Place the hanger in between appearance
the two pieces with the wrong
Making up: Choose a single colour sides together and join around neat
for joining the bag – and join the the edge with a rnd of dc.
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Queen of crochet colourwork Kat Goldin
shows us how to make a special hot CROCHET COLOURWORK
water bottle cover Carrying the yarn
As in knitting, the colour you
Project: Kat Goldin are not working with is carried
Photography: Rachel Burgess behind your work. Lay the Yarn used
unworked yarn over the top of 2 (2) skeins in
your stitches and work around the Belize 1492 (MC)
Throughout the pattern, all dc sts first st to join. yarn. Ensure you are keeping the 1 (2) skeins in
are worked in BLO. Rnd 2-15: 1ch, dc around, sl st in yarn towards the back to minimise Sweet Pea
With MC, chain 64 (88). Join to work first st to join. the amount of carried yarn you CA13 (CC)
in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Break yarn and weave in ends. see through the stitches.
Pm to mark beg of rnd. About the yarn
Rnds 1-5: 1 ch, 64 (88) dc in BLO, Changing colours
sl st in first st to join. Cord To change colours in dc in BLO,
DK; 100m per
50g skein;
Join CC. Work chart 1 (2) around Using MC, chain 85. Break yarn. in the stitch before the colour
until chart has been worked in full. 100% alpaca
changes, insert hook into BLO,
Break CC. yo with existing colour and pull
Finishing through stitch, yo with new colour
Tension
Turn cover inside out, sew bottom and pull through 2 loops on hook. 22 sts x 24
Shoulders closed, ensuring neck decreases rows = 10cm
are on right and left with seam measured over
1L BOTTLE ONLY centred on back of the cover. Keeping a straight and double crochet
Rnd 1: In MC, 1 ch, 16 dc, pm, 32 dc,
pm, 16 dc, sl st in first st to join.
Turn right side out and insert hot-
water bottle through the neck
subtle seam in BLO
Wandering seams in crochet
Rnd 2: 1ch, [dc to 2 sts before marker, opening. Thread chain through the
dc2tog, sm, dc2tog] twice, dc to buttonholes, ending and beginning
can be a problem. To keep the Hook used
seam in line on this pattern: 4mm
end, sl st in first st to join. 60 sts with the same buttonhole on
Rnd 3: 1ch, dc to end, sl st in first the side. Using CC, make two
st to join. pompoms. Attach firmly to chain. 1 Do not count the 1 ch at
the beginning of the round
Other supplies
Rep last 2 rows 4 more times. 44 sts 1l (2l)
as a stitch.
hot-water bottle
2L BOTTLE ONLY schematic 2 Join with a sl st into the 1st tapestry needle
Rnd 1: 1 ch, 22 dc, pm, 44 dc, pm, dc of the round. Pull the sl
22 dc. Join. 20(25) cm stitch markers
st tight. This helps to ensure
Rnds 2-9: 1 ch, [dc to 2 sts before
that you don’t work into it on
pm, dc2tog, sm, dc2tog] twice, 6cm
the next round. Sizing
dc to end. Join. 56 sts Circumference:
3 At the beginning of the round,
30(40) cm
40 cm
ALL SIZES 1 ch, pull this tight and work
Buttonhole and neck: your 1st dc into the same Height: 26
Rnd 1: 1 ch, 1 dc, [5 dc, 1 ch, miss stitch as the sl st. (31) cm
next st] 7 (9) times, 1 dc, sl st in
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Patchwork Pillow Yarn used

Rowan Creative
Linen
2 balls in Natural
621 (A), 1 ball
Made from making up diagram each in Apple
629 (B) & Leaf
gorgeous lacy 632 (C)
hexagon motifs,
About the yarn
Anna Nikipirowicz’s DK; 200m per
Bertie cushion 100g ball;
50% linen,
is all aboard 50% cotton
the 70s décor Tension

revival trend each finished
square
measures
Project: Anna Nikipirowicz
approximately
Photography: Tym Leckey
11cm point to
point
Hexagon Motif Hook used

Make 24 hexagons using A, 12 using B
and 2 using C. 4mm crochet
You may wish to place marker hook
at the beginning of round, moving it up
as you work. Other supplies
tapestry needle
With 4mm hook, chain 4, join with a sl
40cm circular
st to work in the round
Rnd 1 (RS): 3 ch, 2-tr cl. [3 ch, 3-tr cl] cushion pad
five times, 3 ch, sl st in top of 2-tr cl stitch markers
to join. 6 clusters (optional)
Rnd 2: [3 ch, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc abbreviations
into top of next cluster] six times.
Rnd 3: [3 ch, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 2 dc,
2-tr cl (2 treble cluster): [Yrh,
insert hook into ring, yrh, pull yarn
Sizing
approximately
miss 1 dc] six times. Making up: Using Diagram 1 as a through, yrh, pull through 2 loops
40cm
Rnd 4: [3 ch, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 3 dc, guide, join half of the pieces together, on hook] twice, yrh, pull through all
miss 1 dc] six times. making back and front of cover. Anna three loops
Rnd 5: [3 ch, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 4 dc, used double crochet to join hexagons
miss 1 dc] six times. together on the wrong side, but you can 3-tr cl (3 treble cluster): [Yrh,
Rnd 6: [3 ch, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 5 dc, sew them in place using whipstitch. insert hook into ring, yrh, pull yarn
miss 1 dc] six times, join with sl st to Press and sew back and front pieces through, yrh, pull through 2 loops
beginning of 2 ch. together, leaving a gap to insert cushion on hook] three times, yrh, pull
Fasten off. pad, and sew up. through all 4 loops on hook
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In our good books

Laura Strutt
Modern Granny
Square Crochet
and More
After completing a degree in English muscle memory in a way (although I

& Creative Studies, Laura trained as had no idea what the different stitches
a journalist and started her career were called!)
working as the editor of Craft Business,
the UK’s leading trade publication What do you love most
for the craft sector, before moving to about crochet?
consumer magazines and working While lots of crafts are portable,
on the launch team of two now-huge crochet certainly seems to be the one
crafting magazines. She’s now a prolific that is most easy to fit into our busy
craft author with publisher Cico Books everyday lives – you often need little
Laura lives in across all kinds of crafting disciplines. more than a ball of yarn and a single
Her latest book is Modern Granny hook. Larger projects like granny-
Colchester with Square Crochet and More. square blankets can be broken down
her husband Hi Laura! Well, we know
into separate components so even the
largest afghan can feel manageable.
John and their you’re a bit of a multi- I adore working with yarn and adore
crafting expert, but this is experimenting with the different
border terrier your first crochet book – textures that can be created with
when did you first pick up a crochet hook and a selection of
Waffle – who have a crochet hook? different stitches.
both become so I was actually taught to crochet by
my wonderful grandma when I was Why do you think the
accustomed to very young. However, like most small humble granny square
children, I found it more exciting to be is so endearing to so
the volume of running around and playing outside many makers?
and never really took to crochet or Aesthetically, the granny square, in
yarn in the house any other craft until I tried my hand any of its forms, is a very pleasing
that they no at them years later. I returned to
knitting and then crochet when my
design. It is often something that
we remember with fondness from
longer look twice first nephew was born and wanted our childhood, perhaps from visits
to shower him with handmade gifts. I to grandparents, there seems
at the ever- was really surprised that I was able to to be something welcoming and
remember how to crochet as soon as comforting about a granny-square
growing stash! I picked up the hook again, it was like blanket that is wholly unsurpassed.
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The granny square is the crochet You’re a pretty prolific

project that people most often author by this point!
ask me to teach them, in a basic Tell us a little about the
sense you are learning to combine sort of planning you put
a selection of foundation stitches, into a book.
understanding basic shaping and Planning a book is both a challenging try to work on one piece at a time –
are able to experiment with a range and rewarding process. I start out with there is often the temptation to get a
of exciting and inspiring colour initial sketches and begin to work with number of makes started, but taking
combinations. Each single square, yarn swatches and colour palettes it one step at a time is the best way
even if it is only a ‘practice’, can to find the right tone and style for to give that piece your clear focus
soon enough be pieced together to each piece. For me it is important to and ensure that you don’t run into
create a wonderful finished blanket, offer variety, of course like everyone problems along the way!
scarf, wrap or throw. I have my favourite yarns and colour
combos, but I think it is important to Is there anything else
How did you approach reassess these with each individual exciting you’re working on
making an entire book make, sometimes stepping right out right now that you can tell
inspired by this one of your comfort zone! One of the most us a little about?
simple skill? exciting elements of working on a At present I am currently working on
I wanted the projects to share the love book is realising all the possibilities an exciting knitting project. While I
I have for colour and the many varied and gathering ideas, techniques love to be working on any creative ABOUT THE BOOK
ways in which the common granny and themes. project that is yarn based, I must Modern
square can be used to dramatic I quickly learnt that creating the confess that it feels strange to have Granny
effect. I wanted those that have never material for a book is very different set the crochet hook aside for a while Square
made a granny square to be given the from working on a personal project in favour of knitting pins! Crochet and
confidence to try their hand at this or making something for fun. You More, by
craft, whist at the same time offering have to be mindful of deadlines and Laura Strutt,
more seasoned crocheters inspiration remember to block out the required published by
and give them a fresh take on this time for each make to ensure that Turn over to find out how to make CICO Books
classic crochet make. these are all met. For the most part I Laura’s sweet cloud blanket £12.99
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Laura says
Create a larger blanket by
continuing to work the
main blanket pattern as
set. Remember to
increase the yarn
quantity to accommodate
the change
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Blue Skies Blanket

Laura has adorned working [1 dc, 1 ch, 1
Yarn used
Rowan Felted
Tweed Aran
5 balls in Flint (A)
dc] in each corner 2
a classic granny ch-sp and join with a sl
Rowan Creative
Focus Worsted
st in first dc. Fasten off.
square blanket with 1 ball in
crochet cloud motifs Border
Natural (B)
to make a whimsical Using the 5mm hook, join, About the yarn
B in any side st Felted Tweed:
welcome present for and work the border Aran; 87m per
as follows:
a new baby Rnd 1: 1 ch, dc in each
50g ball;
50% wool,
st around, working
Project: Laura Strutt [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc] in 25% alpaca,
each corner sp, 25% viscose
join with a sl st in Creative Focus:
Blanket first dc. Aran; 200m per
Rnd 1: Using A and 5mm hook, Rnd 2: 3 ch (counts as 100g ball;
working into a magic ring, 5 1 tr), 2 tr in same 75% wool,
ch (counts as 1 tr and 2 ch st, *sl st in next st,
25% alpaca
throughout), *3 tr, 2 ch; rep from * 3 tr in next st; rep
twice more, 2 tr, join with a sl st in from * to end, sl st
3rd of 5 ch. in last st, join with Hooks used
Rnd 2: Sl st in first 2 ch-sp, 5 ch, 3 tr a sl st in third of 3 4.5mm
in same ch-sp, 1 ch, *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 ch. Fasten off. 5mm
tr] in 2 ch-sp (corner made), 1 ch;
rep from * twice more, 2 tr in same
ch-sp as sl st, join with a sl st in 3rd Cloud Motifs (Make 7) Tension
[3tr and 1ch]
of 5 ch. Using B and 4.5mm hook, chain 11.
Rnd 3: Sl st in first 2 ch-sp, 5 ch, 3 tr Rnd 1: 4 dc in 2nd ch from hook, three times =
in same ch-sp, 1 ch, *3 tr in next 8 dc, 8 dc in last ch, continue 10cm and 6
ch-sp, 1ch, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in 2 working into the opposite side tr in next st, 3 tr in next st, 2 tr in rounds = 9cm,
ch-sp (corner made), 1 ch; rep from of foundation chain, 8 dc, 1dc in next st, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st in next st. both using A on
* twice more, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 same ch as first 4 dc, join with a sl Fasten off. 5mm hook
ch, 2 tr in same ch-sp as sl st, join st in first dc. 29 dc
with a sl st in 3rd of 5 ch.
Rnd 4: Sl st in first 2 ch-sp, 5 ch, 3 tr
Rnd 2: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr in
same st, [2 tr in next st] three
Making up: Weave in all loose ends
and block the blanket and each cloud
Finished
in same ch-sp, 1 ch, *[3 tr, 1c h] in times, 2 dc, 2 tr in next st, 3 tr in motif to measurements given. measurements
each ch-sp to corner, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 next st, 2 tr in next st, 2 dc, [2 tr in Position the clouds in a random blanket
tr] in 2 ch-sp (corner made), 1 ch; next st] three times, 2 dc, [2 tr in pattern across the RS of the blanket (including
rep from * twice more, [3 tr, 1 ch] next st] three times, 2 dc, 2 tr in and pin in place. Using B and the border) 65cm
in each ch-sp, 2 tr in same ch-sp as next st, 3 tr in next st, 2 tr in next tapestry needle, neatly hand-stitch square
sl st, join with a sl st in 3rd of 5 ch. st, 1 dc, [2 tr in next st] three times, around the outer edge of each motif cloud motif
Rnds 5-18: Rep Round 4 a further 1 dc in last st, join with a sl st in 3rd to secure it in place, taking care
12.5x7cm
14 times. of 3 ch. 50 sts not to stretch the blanket fabric
Rnd 19: 1 ch, 1 dc in each st around, Rnd 3: Sl st in next 8 sts, 1 dc, 2 tr, 2 underneath.
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1 5 Quick
gift ideas
You never know when
you’ll need a last minute
gift, so this section,
opening with Liz Ward’s
animal mug cosies, is all
about patterns that use
small amounts of both
yarn and your time!
Project: Liz Ward
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The majority of this pattern is worked

in an amigurumi style, in spirals
without a turning chain and without
joining each rnd with a sl st.
Yarn used Cup cosy body

Rico Creative Chain 45, join with sl st to work
Cotton Aran in the rnd, being careful not to twist
1 ball each in the stitches.
00 Rose (A), 28 Rnds 1 & 2: Dc around. 44 sts
Rnd 3: 2 dc in first st, dc around. 45 sts
Mouse Grey
Rnds 4-7: Repeat rnds 2 and 3 twice.
(B), 44 Light
47 sts
Pistachio (C), 56 Rnds 8 & 9: Dc around.
Nougat (D), 63 Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 3. 48 sts
light yellow (E), Rnds 11-26: Rep rnds 8-10 five
and 80 white (F) times. 52 sts
Sl st in next st and fasten off yarn,
About the yarn leaving a long tail. Weave in ends.
Aran; 85m per
50g ball; 100% 1 Piggy
cotton
Make one basic cup cosy in A.
Tension Snout
tension is Using A, chain 5.
not critical for Rnd 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook,
this project 2 dc, 3 dc in next st, continue to
work along the other side of the
Hook used foundation chain, 3 dc.
10 sts
4mm
Rnd 2: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] around.
15 sts Piggy tail 2 bear
Other supplies Rnd 3: [ 2 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. With A, chain 16
tapestry needle 20 sts Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from Make one basic cup cosy in D.
12mm black Rnd 4: Dc around in BLO. hook, [2dc in next st] across. 30 sts
buttons for eyes
Fasten off yarn, leaving a long Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew in place Ears (make 2)
tail. Sew in place on the cup cosy. on the cup cosy. Weave in yarn ends. Rnd 1: With D, 6 dc into a magic ring.
pink & yellow Weave in yarn ends. 6 sts
buttons for Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] around. 12 sts
decoration Flower Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in the next st]
black & brown Ears (make 2) Rnd 1: Using F, 6 dc into a magic ring. around. 18 sts
This is worked back and forth in rows Rnd 2: [1 dc, 1 htr, 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in the next st]
embroidery
rather than in the round. dc] in each stitch around. 24 sts
thread With A, chain 15. Fasten off yarn, leaving a long tail. Sew Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc in the next st]
scraps of grey & Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from in place on the cosy. Weave in ends. around. 30 sts
pink felt hook, dc across. Turn. 14 sts Fasten on. Pinch one edge together to
Row 2: 1 ch, dc2tog, dc across. Turn. Making up: Sew two black buttons form the shape of the ear and sew in
13 sts onto the face with black embroidery place to secure. Weave in ends.
Rows 3-12: Repeat Row 2 ten times. thread. Use the photo as a guide to
1 st sew two lines on the snout with black
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew embroidery thread. Finish off the Muzzle
in place on the cup cosy. Weave in flower by sewing a yellow button in Using D, work as for the piggy snout
yarn ends. the centre. till Rnd 3.

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Fasten off and sew in place. in F and changing to D after Rnd 3.

Fasten off, sew flat onto the cosy and Bow
Flower sew the eyes in place. Using E, chain 7.
Work as Piggy Flower but finish with a Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
black button. Making up: Use black embroidery 6 dc. Turn. 6 sts
thread to create the mouth. Use the Rows 2-8: Dc across.
Making up: Sew on eyes using photo photo as a guide and long straight Fasten off and weave in any
as a guide for positioning. stitches to create the shape. loose ends.
Use brown embroidery thread and Wrap yarn around the centre of the
long stitches to create the nose over Cut a small oval out of pink felt rectangle to form into a bow and sew
the muzzle forming a large triangle and sew or glue in place to form in place.
then use short stitches down and to the tongue.
the sides to form the mouth. Making up: Cut a triangle of grey
Fasten off as before and weave in
any loose ends.
4 OWL felt and sew or glue in place to form
the beak.
Make one basic cup cosy starting in A Knot strands of the pink and grey
3 Frog and changing to B after Rnd 10. yarn to each side of the cosy
above the eyes to form the tufty
Make one basic cup cosy using C. Eyes feathers. Trim to size when you
Make two as per Bear Ear pattern. are happy with the amount on
Eyes Sew flat onto the cosy and add button each side.
Make two as per Bear Ear pattern starting eyes in the centre.

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Seeing double
5
Yarn used
Artesano Merino
Superwash
This chunky, quick-to-crochet hat This pattern makes up a generously 2 balls each
oversized beanie, but you could easily in navy (A) &
will be a favourite with everyone, start off in white yarn with the amount cream (B)
of stitches from a smaller round and
using a simple trick to achieve the follow the pattern from that point
About the yarn
gradient effect With A held double, chain 60. Join to DK; 100m per
work in the rnd, taking care not to twist. 50g ball;
Project: Hugh Metcalf Photography: Natalie Garforth 100% Merino
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), tr around,
join with sl st in beg 3 ch. 60 sts wool
Rnds 2-3: 2 ch [RtrB, RtrF] around,
join with sl st in beg 3 ch. Tension
Rnds 4–8: 3 ch, tr around, join with sl 10 sts x 6
st in beg 3 ch. rows = 10cm
Drop one strand of A, and pick up
measured over
one strand of B, so you are holding
tr with yarn held
both colours.
Rnd 9: 3 ch tr around, join with sl st in double
beg 3 ch.
Rnd 10: 3 ch, 7 tr, tr2tog, *8 tr, tr2tog; Hook used
rep from * around. 54 tr 5mm
Rnds 11-13: 3 ch, tr around.
Rnd 12: 3 ch, 6 tr, tr2tog, *7 tr, tr2tog;
rep from * around. 48 tr
Other supplies
tapestry needle
Rnd 15: 3 ch, 4 tr, tr2tog, *5 tr, tr2tog; Sizing
rep from * around. 36 tr 58cm
Drop second strand of A, and pick up
another strand of B, so you are holding
both strand in A.
Fasten off B, join in A in any st.
Rnd 19: [Tr2tog] around. 9 tr
Fasten off A.
Finishing
Weave yarn through remaining
stitches and pull tight. Make a
pompom using both A and B, attach to
top of the hat using a tapestry needle.
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ABOUT THE BOOK

Dress your Tech
by Lucy Hopping,
published by Cico
Books, £12.99,
www.ryland
peters.com
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Camera buddies
These fun crochet 2 dc, 2 htr, 2 tr, 1 dtr, 2 tr, 2 htr, 2 dc.
Yarn used
Rico Baby
Classic DK
20g each in grey,
coral, turquoise,
Turn. 13 sts green, mustard,
characters are
ideal gift for new
Row 2: 1 ch, 12 dc, 3 dc in next st,
continue to work in the other side A and orange; 10g
each of black,
of foundation chain, 12 dc. Turn. cream & brown
parents for 15 sts
Fasten off coral yarn.
distracting the Row 3: 1 ch, 13 dc, 3 dc in next st, 13 About the yarn
dc. Turn. 17 sts DK; 165m per
little ones so they Row 4: 1 ch, 14 dc, 3 dc in next st, 14 50g ball; 50%
dc. 19 sts polyamide,
can capture the Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long end. 50% acrylic
perfect photograph Sew row ends to Face. (See Pic A.)
Miss 15 st and join in coral yarn.
Repeat to make the second ear.
Tension
Project: Lucy Hopping
Bow
B tension is
not critical to
With turquoise yarn, chain 20, join with this project
sl st to first st to work in the rnd.
Rnd 1: [2 dc, 3 htr, 8 tr, 3 htr, 4 dc, 3 Hook used
htr, 8 tr, 3 htr, 2 dc] into the ring, sl st 3.5mm
to the first stitch, cut the end leaving a
6 Rabbit 50cm tail and thread the end through
the last stitch. (See Pic B.)
Other supplies
3 elastic
Face Bow ends hairbands
Rnd 1: Using grey, work 36 dc around With turquoise yarn, chain 26 scissors
one of the hairbands. Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from the C needle
Rnd 2: 2 ch, [2 htr in next st, 2 htr] 12 hook, 8 tr, 2 htr, 4 dc, 2 htr, 7 tr, 2 ch,
times, sl st to first stitch of the rnd sl st in last st. cardstock
to join. 48 sts Fasten off the yarn. grey felt
Rnd 3: 2 ch, [2 htr in next st, 3 htr] 12 Assemble the bow by holding it with thread
times, sl st to first stitch of the rnd the dc pinched together in the centre.
to join. 60 sts
Rnd 4: 2 ch, [2 htr in next st, 4 htr] 12
Attach the dangling ends by winding
the long yarn tail around the two until Sizing
times, sl st to first stitch of the rnd they are securely joined. Tie firmly and central hole is
to join. 72 sts sew in place. 4cm diameter,
Rnd 5: 2 ch, [2 htr in next st, 5 htr] 12 but this
felt ears. Place the cardstock shape
times, sl st to first stitch of the rnd Making up: To stiffen the ears so stretches to
on the back of the rabbit and add
to join. 84 sts they stand up, draw around the ears approximately
the felt on top. Sew around the edge
Fasten off grey yarn. and top of the face onto the cardstock 8cm
of the felt to secure both card and
and cut out. Use this as a template to
Ears cut out the backing from grey felt. Trim
felt in place. (See Pic C.) Using surface
crochet or ch stitch, work three
Join the coral yarn and chain 13. the cardstock ears down by 5mm all
whiskers on each side of the face.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, round, so they’re smaller than the
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7 FROG
Fasten off black yarn. Join in
Body cream yarn.
Work as for Rabbit up to Rnd 5 Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
using green yarn. Fasten off cream yarn. Join in
Fasten off green yarn. green yarn.
Rnd 3: [2 htr in next st, 1 htr]
Right leg around. 18 sts
Turn the work and rejoin the yarn Fasten off green yarn. (See Pic E.)
20 st from the fastened-off yarn end Repeat to make a second eye.
with green yarn.
Row 1: 2 sl st, 2 dc, 2 htr, 2 tr, 8 dtr, 1
tr, 1 htr, 1 dc, 1 sl st. Turn. Finishing: Stitch the eyes to the frog’s
Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sl st, 1 dc, 1 htr, 1 tr, 3 face. Using surface crochet or ch
dtr, [2 dtr into next st] twice, 3 dtr, 2 stitch, work a black mouth on the frog.
tr, 2 htr, 2 dc, 2 sl st.
Row 3: 6 ch, starting in 2nd ch from
hook, dc across. 5 sts
Join with sl st into Body. Repeat Row 3
2 more times so there are 3 toes.
8 Lion
Fasten off green yarn. Work as for Rabbit to Rnd 4 using
Miss 18 st after foot and with right side mustard yarn.
facing, join yarn to next stitch. Repeat Change to orange yarn.
rows 1-3 on the other side of the body Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st, 5 st] 12
to make the Left Leg. (See Pic D.) times, sl st to the first st to join. 84
sts
Eyes Rnd 6: 3 ch, 5 tr into the same stitch,
With black yarn, chain 4, join with sl st miss 3 sts, 1 sl st, miss 3 sts, [6 tr in
to work in the rnd. next st, miss 3 sts] around, join with
Rnd 1: 6 dc into ring, sl st in first st to sl st into 3rd of 3 ch. (See Pic F.)
join. 6 sts Fasten off orange yarn.
Ears
D With mustard yarn, chain 9. F
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook,
7 htr. Turn. 7 sts
Row 2: 2 ch, htr2tog, 3 htr, htr2tog.
Turn. 5 sts
Row 3: 1 ch, dc2tog, 1 dc,
dc2tog. 3 sts
Fasten off yarn and sew to Head. (See
Pic G.) Repeat to make the second ear.
Eyes
E Work as for Frog Eyes with brown
and cream yarn up to Rnd 2. G
Stitch to the lion. Repeat to make
the second eye.
Finishing: Complete by working

surface crochet or ch stitch, with the
brown yarn to make a mouth.
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chic chevrons
9
A make-up bag is a great gift idea – and Kat Goldin’s ripple clutch
is modern and bright enough for all members of the family!
Project: Kat Goldin
With A, chain 33.

Set-up Row (WS): Starting in 2nd ch
from hook, 32 dc. 32 sts
Row 1 (RS): Working in BLO, 1 ch, *1
dc2tog, 5 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice,
5 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * once
more. Yarn used
Rows 2-4: As Row 1. Stylecraft
Break A, join B. Malabar
Rows 5-8: As Row 1.
Break B, join C. 1 ball each in
Rows 9-12: As Row 1. teal (A), white
Break C, join D. (B), dark blue (C)
Rows 13-16: As Row 1. & pink (D)
Break D, join A.
Rep rows 1-16 twice more.
Break yarn and weave in ends.
About the yarn
Aran; 165m per
Crochet: 15cm
50g ball; 78%

Making up: Fold the bag in half,
bringing the short sides together. cotton, 22% silk
Working from WS, sew the ripples
together. With RS facing, line up the Crochet: 23cm Tension
seam to the centre of the bag and sew 18 sts x 22
one long edge closed. edge out around the top and press your non-dominant hand. Cut yarn. Tie rows = 10cm
with a seam allowance of 0.5cm. Place one length of scrap yarn around the measured
the zip on top of the opening with RS tassel, approximately 1cm down over pattern
Edging of zip facing up and sew in place all from one fold. Thread the other scrap
Row 1: With A, 1 ch, dc around open
edge, working 1 dc into each row
around, close to the bottom edge of
the zip. Insert the lining into the bag
yarn through the gap between the
fold and the wrapped yarn and tie
Hook used
end. Join with sl st to first dc. 48 dc and sew into place along the zip. Once onto a zip pull. Cut the open loops 3.75mm
Rnds 2-3: 1 ch, dc around, sl st inserted, sew the outer bag closed at and trim to neaten.
to first dc. the mouth on either side to hide the Other supplies
Break yarn and weave in ends. edges of the zip. complementary
Hints & tips fabric measuring
15x46cm
Lining the bag Tassel Lining your bag will make it much
more useful and sturdy, however 20cm zip
Fold fabric in half, WS facing. Sew Cut two 10cm lengths of yarn and set
short and one long edge together with aside. Using yarn from the ball, wrap it’s not required and you can sew sewing thread
0.5cm seam allowance. Fold the open yarn 25 times around three fingers of the zip directly to the open edge & needle
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Quick gifts
crafty fox Tape

measure
cover
Yarn used
Stylecraft
Special DK
1 ball each in
Copper 1029
notions set
Crafting friends are sure to fall for
(MC) & white Justyna Kacprzak’s cute notions bag
1001 (CC)
and tape measure – and best of all, they Row 18: 1 ch, dc in FLO across.
Turn. 23 sts
About the yarn can be hooked up in just an hour or two Row 19: 1 ch, dc in BLO across. Turn.
DK; 295m per Rows 20–39: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
100g ball; Project: Justyna Kaczprak Row 40: With CC, 1 ch, dc in BLO
100% acrylic Photography: Rachel Burgess across. Turn.
Rows 41–59: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Tension Row 11: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 11 Fasten off and break the yarn.
24 sts x 30
rows = 10cm
10 notions Bag dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 15 sts
Row 12: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 13
Weave in the ends.
measured dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 17 sts

The bag is worked flat. Unless
over dc otherwise stated, turning chains Row 13: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 15 Ears (make 2)
do not count as a stitch. dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 19 sts With CC, chain 4.
Hook used Row 14: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 17 Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from the
3mm dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 21 sts hook, 2 dc, 3 dc in the next ch, turning
With MC, chain 2.
Row 15: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 19 as you go and working into the other
Other supplies Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from
the hook, 1 dc. Turn. 1 st
dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 23 sts
Rows 16 & 17: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
side of the chain, 2 dc. Turn. 7 sts
Row 2: With MC, 1 ch, 3 dc, 3 dc into
1cm button
Row 2 (WS): 1 ch, 3 dc. Turn. 3 sts the next st, 3 dc. Turn. 9 sts
2 4mm beads Row 3: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 3: 1 ch, 4 dc, 3 dc into the next
3 6mm beads Row 4: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 1 Nose edging st, 4 dc. Turn. 11 sts
dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 5 sts Without breaking the yarn, move to Row 4: 1 ch, 4 dc, 1 dc3tog, 4 dc.
tapestry needle Row 5: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. edging the fox’s nose: 1 ch, 1 dc in Turn. 9 sts
stitch marker Row 6: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 3 the side of each row (from Row 17 to Row 5: 1 ch, 3 dc, 1 dc3tog, 3 dc.
dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 7 sts Row 1), 5 ch, 1 sl st in the 5th ch from Turn. 7 sts
Sizing Row 7: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. the hook, 1 dc in the side of each row Row 6: 1 ch, 2 dc, 1 dc3tog, 2 dc.
tape measure Row 8: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 5 (from Row 1 to Row 17), 1 sl st into the Turn. 5 sts
dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 9 sts first st of Row 17. 34 dc Fasten off and break the yarn, leaving
cover fits a 5cm
Row 9: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 7 a long tail for sewing.
tape measure
dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 11 sts
notions bag: Row 10: 1 ch, 2 dc into the next st, 9 Continue bag Finishing: Sew the sides of the bag
9.5x7cm dc, 2 dc into the next st. Turn. 13 sts Cont in the sts from Row 17. together then sew beads for the eyes
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Quick gifts
Hints & tips

While working on the back of the tape measure, you may want to
use a smaller hook and work in rounds. This will help to avoid holes
the 1 ch opening and that the tape measure button is facing

you – it’ll be easier to use it if it’s on the back.
Rnd 12: 1 ch, [1 dc2tog, 10 dc] three times. Join with sl st. 33 sts
From now on, work in continuous rnds, without joining.
Rnd 13: [1 dc2tog, 9 dc] three times. 30 sts

Rnd 14: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] six times. 24 sts
Rnd 17: Dc2tog around. 6 sts
Fasten off and break the yarn. Weave in the ends.
Notions
bag
Ears (make 2)
With CC, chain 3.
Row 1 (WS): Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, 2 dc into the
ch. Turn. 2 sts
and a button for the nose. You Nose & forehead Row 2 (RS): With MC, 1 ch, 2 dc, 1 ch, turning as you go, 2
can also embroider the eyes if With MC, chain 2. dc on the other side of the foundation ch. Turn. 5 sts
you prefer. Sew the ears to the Row 1 (WS): Starting in 2nd ch from Row 3: 1 ch, 2 dc, 5 dc into 1ch-sp, 2 dc. Turn. 9 sts
notions bag (at Row 17, about the hook, 2 dc into the ch. Turn. 2 sts Row 4: 1 ch, 3 dc, 1 dc3tog, 3 dc. Turn. 7 sts
6-7 sts apart). Weave in the ends. Row 2 (RS): 1 ch, 1 dc, 2 dc into the Row 5: 1 ch, 2 dc, 1 dc3tog, 2 dc. Turn. 5 sts
next st. Turn. 3 sts Row 6: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1dc3tog, 1 dc. Turn. 3 sts
Row 3: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Fasten off and break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
11 Tape measure cover Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc, 3 dc into the next
st, 1 dc. Turn. 5 sts
This pattern is partially worked Row 5: 1 ch, 2 dc, 3 dc into the next Pull cover
flat and partially in the round; st, 2 dc. Turn. 7 sts With MC, chain 4.
do not turn your work at the Row 6: 1 ch, 2 dc, [2 dc into the next Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, 2 dc, 3 dc into the
end of the round, unless st] three times, 2 dc. Turn. 10 sts next st, turning as you go and working into the other side of
otherwise stated. Use a Row 7: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc into the next the chain, 1 dc, 2 dc into the next st. 8 sts
removable stitch marker to st] five times. Turn. 15 sts Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around.
mark the end of the round. Rnd 4: [2 dc in BLO, 1 dc2tog in BLO] 2 times. 6 sts
Don’t fasten off and place the nose Fasten off and break the yarn. Weave in the ends.
over the face. You will crochet
Face through both layers (forehead and Finishing: Sew one ear to the pull cover and the other to
With CC, chain 2. face) for the next 15 sts, then cont the tape measure cover. Place the pull cover onto the pull.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from in the rem face sts. You will now be Weave in the ends.
the hook, 6 dc. 6 sts working in turned rnds.
Rnd 2: [2 dc into the next st] six
times. 12 sts Rnd 8: 15 dc into both the face and schematics
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc into the next forehead sts, 21 dc into the rem face 9.5cm
st] six times. 18 sts sts. Join with sl st, turn. 36 sts
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into the next Rnds 9 & 10: 1 ch, dc around. Join
st] six times. 24 sts with sl st, turn.
Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc into the next Rnd 11: 1 ch, 35 dc, 1 ch, miss 1. Join 7cm
st] six times. 30 sts with sl st, turn.
Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc into the next Sew the eyes and nose to the fox’s
st] six times. 36 sts face and place the tape measure inside
Fasten off and break the yarn. the cover. Make sure that the pull sits in 5cm
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Fiesta
12
Frankie
Yarn used
Patons Merino
Extrafine Cotton
1 ball each
in Honey (A)
& Light Olive
Green (B)
This prickly
About the yarn character doesn’t
DK; 120m per
50g ball; mind taking the
50% cotton,
50% wool
sharp end of
storing pins – a
Tension
5 sts x 6 rows = super idea for a Rnd 10: *2 dc in next st, 4 dc; rep Cactus arm
from * around. 36 dc This portion is worked in spirals until
2.5cm measured sewing friend Rnd 11: Dc around. Rnd 7’s short row portion.
over dc
Rnd 12: *2 dc in next st, 5 dc; rep Rnd 1: Using B, 5 dc into a magic ring.
from * around. 42 dc Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 10 dc
Hook used Project: Hugh Metcalf
Rnds 13-22: Dc around. Rnds 3-6: Dc around.
3mm Rnd 7: 1 ch, 4 dc. Turn.
Cactus Rnd 8: 1 ch, 4 dc, work 1 dc into next
Other supplies Work in spirals, without sl st to join st on Rnd 7. Turn.
toy stuffing This project is worked in both each rnd and without turning chain. Rnd 9: 1 ch, 5 dc, work 1 dc into next
rounds and an amigurumi style, so Rnd 1: With B, 6 dc in magic ring. st on Rnd 7. Turn.
safety eyes or look out for instructions on when to Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 dc Rnd 10: 1 ch, 6 dc, starting in the next
embroidery work which. Rnd 3: Dc around. st on Rnd 7, work 3 dc. Continue
thread for Rnd 4: *2 dc in next st, 1 dc; rep from to work in spirals into the first st of
features Pot * around. 18 dc Rnd 10.
tapestry needle Rnd 1: With A, 6 dc in magic ring, sl st Rnd 5: Dc around. Rnds 11-13: Dc around. Fasten off B,
in first st to join into the rnd. Rnd 6: *2 dc in next st, 2 dc; rep from leaving a 10cm tail.
Sizing Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st around, sl
st in first st to join. 12 dc
* around. 24 dc
Rnd 7: Dc around. Making up: Put safety eyes in place
13cm tall Rnd 3: 1 ch, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc; rep Rnd 8: *2 dc in next st, 3 dc; rep from on the cactus. Fold the top of the pot
from * around, sl st in first st to join. * around. 30 dc down to create a lip all around the
18 dc Rnds 9-21: Dc around. edge. Using the long tail of A from the
Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc in next st, 2 dc; rep Rnd 22: *dc2tog, 3 dc; rep from * cactus and a tapestry needle, sew
from * around, sl st in first st to join. around, sl st in first st to join. 24 dc around the edge of the pot from the
24 dc Fasten off B. Join in A in any stitch. This inside, ensuring the needle passes
Rnd 5: 1 ch, *2 dc in next st, 3 dc; rep portion is no longer worked in spirals. through both sides of the pot, as well
from * around, sl st in first st to join. Rnd 23: 1 ch, *2 dc in next st, 3 dc; as the base of the cactus, leaving a
30 dc rep from * around, sl st in first st to small gap through which to stuff. Sew
Rnd 6: 1 ch, dc around in BLO. join. 30 dc up gap and fasten off.
Continue to work in spirals, without Rnd 24: 1 ch, *2 dc in next st, 4 dc;
sl st to join each rnd and without rep from *around, sl st in first st to Stuff the cactus arm and, using
turning chain. join. 36 dc the 10cm tail, sew piece to side of
Rnds 7-9: 1 ch, dc around. Fasten off A leaving a long tail. the cactus.
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Quick gifts
Yarn used
Scraps of DK
yarn in lime
Fruity Charms
green (A), pink
(B), lemon
yellow (c),
cherry red (D) &
brown (E)
Tension
Tension is not
critical in this
project, but
These fun makes are ideal for adding a homemade ensure stitches
touch to gifts like bags or for wrapping presents are tight enough
that you cannot
and only take half an hour to make! see the
Project & photography: Hugh Metcalf stuffing inside
These projects are worked in an Rnd 3: Dc around.

Hook used
amigurumi style – without turning at the 14 LEMON Rnd 4: Dc2tog around. 6 dc.
3.5mm
end of each rnd and without a turning Fasten off D. Stuff firmly. Weave
chain – unless otherwise stated Rnd 1: With C, working into a magic tail through remaining sts and Other supplies
ring, 6 dc. pull tight. stitch marker
13 Watermelon Rnds 2–3: Dc around.
Rnd 4: 2 dc in each st around. 12 dc
toy stuffing
Rnd 1: With B, working into a magic Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] around. Stem green & black
embroidery
ring, 6 dc. Join with sl st in first st. 15 dc With E, chain 16.
Rnd 2: 1 ch (does not count as st), 2 Rnds 6-7: Dc around. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, thread
dc in each st around. Join with sl st Rnd 8: [2 dc in next st, 4 dc] around. 7 dc, 4 ch, working in ch just made
in first st. 18 dc 3 dc, continue to work in original Sizing
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [2dc in next st, 1 dc] Rnd 9: Dc around. ch, 8 dc. Watermelon: 3cm
around. Join with sl st in first st. Rnd 10: [Dc2tog, 4 dc] around. Fasten off E. Sew the ends to
Lemon: 6cm
Fasten off B. Join in A in any stitch. 15 dc the cherries.
Rnds 4–7: Dc around. Rnds 11–12: Dc around. Cherry: 8cm
Rnd 8: [dc2tog, 1 dc] around. 12 dc Rnd 13: [Dc2tog, 3 dc] around. 12 dc
Stuff firmly. Stuff firmly. Leaves (make 2)
Rnd 9: Dc around. Rnd 14: Dc2tog around. 6 dc With A, chain 6.
Rnd 10: Dc2tog around. 6 dc Rnds 15–17: Dc around. Rnd 1: 1 dc, 1 htr, 1 tr, 1 htr, 3
Fasten off A. Weave tail through Fasten off C. Weave tail through dc in next st, continue to work
remaining sts and pull tight. remaining sts and pull tight. along opposite side of foundation
chain, 1 htr, 1 tr, 1 htr, 2 dc in
Finishing 15 cherries (make 2) same st as first st. Join with sl st
With green embroidery thread and a into first st.
tapestry needle, make six satin-stitch Rnd 1: With D, working into a magic Fasten off A. Sew two leaves
stripes around the watermelon. With ring, 6 dc. either side of top of stem using a
black, embroider pips onto the front. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 dc tapestry needle.
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HOW TO
HOW TO
In this section, you’ll find the
complete crochet basics, as well as
technique spotlights to help you
with the patterns in this issue
A
Working into both sides
This technique is great for
making a flat base when
you don’t want it to be
completely circular. It is
of a foundation chain
often used for the soles of
slippers and baby bootee
projects. We’ve used double
crochet for this tutorial
How to
Start by making your required chain –
B C
1 this will be at the centre of your work, so
it sets the proportions of the piece. (See Pic A.)
Work 1 ch, and then dc along the chain.

2 (See Pic B.)
In the last ch, make 3 dc.

3 (See Pic C.)
Now turn your work and begin working

4
D E
into the other side of the chain. It’s no
different to working into a chain as normal,
however, it looks a bit different, so may feel
strange. (See pics D and E.)
Continue working along this side of

5 the ch until the final st.
Work 2 dc into the final st – this is

6 the same st you worked your first
st of this rnd into, so there are now 3 sts
made in this st. (See Pic F.)
Join with a sl st into the first st

7 to close off the rnd.
Continue to work the piece as

F G
8 set, making 3 dc in the centre st
at either end. (See Pic G.)
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HOW TO
Beaded Crochet
Add a little bit of glamour to your
crochet with our easy guide to adding
A
beads to your work
This technique works with

beads, sequins and more!
Crochet and beads go hand in hand as

many people use the craft to make ornate
jewellery. However, that can be a bit of a
B C
nuisance if, like us, you just want to add
some glitz in small quantities to a pretty
crochet project as whenever you look for
tutorials online, you’ll always find more
about making the jewellery than simply
adding in a few beads.
With our gorgeous beaded shawl scarf

on page 18 in this magazine, we thought
it time we break it down to the basics of
D E
adding beads to your crochet – it’s super
simple after all. The only thing extra you
really need to know is where to place the
bead for each stitch.
Threading your beads

You need to pre-string your beads using
your yarn and a small needle as this is
the only point you’ll be able to get them
on. Therefore, pay special attention to
counting and colour combinations, as
after you’ve started crocheting, there’s no
going back without pulling the whole thing
back. (See Pic A.) f g
Bch – bead Chain
Slide a bead against the base of the
loop on the hook. Work a ch st as usual,
making sure you pull through a loop past
the bead. (See pics B to E.)
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HOW TO
h i Bdc – beaded double crochet

Before starting a double crochet slide a
bead against the base of the loop on the
hook and work normally. (See pics G to I.)
Btr – beaded double treble

Yrh, insert hook through 2nd
1 ch from hook, yrh and pull
k
up a loop. 3 loops remain on hook.
j (See Pic J.)
Slide a bead against the base

2 of the loop on the hook, yrh and
pull through 2 loops. 2 loops remain
on hook. (See pics K and L.)
Yrh, and pull through remaining

3 2 loops. 1 loop remains on hook.
(See Pic M.)
l See how
to make
this
gorgeous
shawl on
page 18
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HOW TO
The Basics
In this section, get to grips with your hook and master the simple
with
crochet techniques that you’ll need to make the projects in this book
Crochet only ever has one stitch in work at

any time, making it far easier not to drop
Making a slip knot Yarn round hook (yrh)
stitches! Each stitch is made by forming
The simplest way is to make a circle with the
a loop of yarn and drawing it through
yarn so that the loop is facing downwards.
existing loops.
Holding the hook
1 In one hand hold the circle at the top,

where the yarn crosses, and let the tail To create a stitch, you’ll need to catch the yarn
drop down so that it falls in the centre of the with the hook and pull it through the loop.
loop. With your free hand or the tip of a crochet Holding your yarn and hook correctly, catch
hook, pull the tail through the loop and pull the the yarn from behind with the hook pointing
Pick up your hook as though you are picking up a knot so that it tightens loosely. upwards. As you gently pull the yarn through
pen or pencil. Keeping the hook held loosely the loop on the hook, turn the hook so that it
between your fingers and thumb, turn your faces downwards and slide the yarn through
hand so that the palm is facing up and the the loop. The loop on the hook should be kept
hook is balanced in your hand, resting in the loose enough for the hook to slide through easily.
space between your index finger and thumb.
Making rounds
Holding the yarn When working in rounds the work is not turned,
so you are always working from one side.
Put the hook into the circle and pull the Depending on the pattern you are working, a
2 knot gently so that it forms a loose loop ‘round’ can be square. Again, you will need to
make a turning chain to create the height you
on the hook.
need for the stitch you are working, as listed
under making rows. To keep count of where
you are in the pattern, you will need to place a
Making rows stitch marker at the beginning of each round;
a piece of yarn in a contrasting colour is useful
When making straight rows you need to make for this.
a turning chain to create the height you need
Pick up the yarn with your little finger in for the stitch you are working with, as follows: Loop the stitch marker into the first stitch;
the opposite hand to your hook, with your
when you have made a round and reached
palm facing upwards. Turn your hand to face Double crochet = 1 chain the point where the stitch marker is, work
downwards, with the yarn on top of your index Half treble = 2 chain this stitch, take out the stitch marker from the
finger, under the other two fingers and wrapped Treble = 3 chain previous round and put it back into the first
right around your little finger. Keeping your Double treble = 4 chain stitch of the new round.
index finger only at a slight curve, hold your work Triple treble = 5 chain
just under the slip knot with the other hand. Quadruple treble = 6 chain
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HOW TO
Chain Double crochet (dc) Double crochet 2 stitches together (dc2tog)
1 Insert the hook into your work, yarn round

hook and pull the yarn through the work.
1 Using the hook, wrap the yarn around 1 Insert the hook into your work, yarn round
hook and pull the yarn through the work.
and pull it through the loop on the hook, You will now have two loops on the hook.
creating a new loop. Continue in this way to
create a chain of the required length.
2 You will now have two loops on the

hook. Yarn round hook again and pull
through the two loops on the hook. You will
now have one loop on the hook.
Double crochet 3 stitches together (dc3tog)

2 Yarn round hook again and pull through
the two loops on the hook. You will now Work as for dc2tog until there are three loops
Keep moving your middle finger and have one loop on the hook. on the hook; insert the hook into the next
2 thumb close to the hook to hold the stitch, yarn round hook, pull the yarn through
(four loops on hook), yarn round hook and pull
work in place with the opposite hand that you
hold your hook with. through all the loops; one loop left on the hook.
Half treble (htr)
1 Before inserting the hook into the work,

wrap the yarn around the hook and 2 Yarn round hook again and pull through
the first loop on the hook (you now have 3 Yarn round hook and pull the yarn
through all three loops. You will be left
put the hook through the work with the yarn three loops on the hook). with one loop on the hook.
wrapped around.
Treble (tr)
1 Before inserting the hook into the work,

wrap the yarn around the hook and 2 Yarn round hook again and pull through
the first loop on the hook (you now have 3 Pull the yarn through two loops again.
You will be left with one loop on the hook.
put the hook through the work with the yarn three loops on the hook). Yarn round hook again,
wrapped around. pull the yarn through 2 loops (you now have two
loops on the hook).
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Chain space (ch-sp) Half treble 2 stitches together (htr2tog) Treble 3 stitches together (tr3tog)
Yarn round hook, insert the hook into the

1 next stitch, yarn round hook, draw the
yarn through (three loops on hook). Work a treble into each of the next three
stitches as normal, but leave the last loop of
each stitch on the hook (four loops on the
1 A chain space is the space that has been

made under a chain in the previous round
hook). Yarn round hook and pull the yarn
through all of the stitches on the hook to join
or row, and falls in between other stitches. them together. You will finish with one loop on
the hook.
Yarn round hook, insert the hook into the

2 next stitch, yarn round hook, draw the
yarn through.
Stitches into a chain space are

2 made directly into the hole created
under the chain and not into the chain Draw the yarn through all five loops on
stitches themselves. 3 the hook.
Double treble (dtr)

Triple treble (trtr) Double treble 2 stitches together (dtr2tog)
Yarn round hook three times, insert the Yarn round hook twice, insert the hook into
hook into the stitch, yarn round hook, pull the stitch (or as directed in the pattern), pull
a loop through (five loops on hook), yarn the yarn through (four loops on hook), pull the
round hook, pull the yarn through two yarn through two loops (three loops on hook),
stitches (four loops on hook), yarn round yarn round hook twice, insert the hook into the
hook, pull a loop through the next two stitch (or as directed in the pattern), pull the
stitches (three loops on hook), yarn round yarn through (six loops on hook), pull the yarn
hook, pull a loop through the next two through two loops (five loops on hook),* pull the
stitches (two loops on hook), yarn yarn through all five loops (one loop on hook).
round hook, pull a loop through the last
two stitches.
Yarn round hook twice, insert the hook into the Double treble 3 stitches together (dtr3tog)
stitch, yarn round hook, pull a loop through (four
loops on hook), yarn round hook, pull the yarn Quadruple treble (quadtr) Work as for dtr2tog (above) to *, yarn round
through two stitches (three loops on hook), yarn hook twice, insert the hook into the stitch (or as
round hook, pull a loop through the next two For quadtr, begin by wrapping the yarn
directed in the pattern), pull the yarn through
stitches (two loops on hook), yarn round hook, around the hook four times and then proceed
(eight loops on hook), pull the yarn through
pull a loop through the last two stitches. in the same way as for triple treble (above)
two loops (seven loops on hook), pull the yarn
until you are left with one loop on the hook.
through all seven loops (one loop on the hook).
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Cluster Popcorn Loop stitch
Working two or more part stitches and taking This kind of bobble is made from complete
them together at the top to make one stitch stitches. The example shows five trebles
gives a decrease when working a fabric or worked in a chain space and taken together,
cluster in a stitch pattern. The example shows but a popcorn can be placed in any stitch and
decreasing by taking three trebles together. can be made up of any practical number or
combination of stitches.
1 With the yarn over the left index finger,

insert the hook into the next stitch and
draw two strands through the stitch (take the
first strand from under the index finger and, at
the same time, take the second strand from
1 Leaving the last loop of each stitch on

the hook, work a treble into each of the 1 Inserting the hook in the same place
each time, work five complete trebles.
over the index finger).
next three stitches, thus making four loops on

the hook.
2 Pull the yarn to tighten the loop, forming
Yarn round hook and pull through all 2 Slip the hook out of the last loop. a 2.5cm loop on the index finger. Remove
your finger from the loop, put the loop to the
2 four loops to join the stitches together at back of the work, yarn round hook and pull
the top, making one loop on the hook. through three loops on the hook (1 loop stitch
made on the right side of the work).
Fastening off
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of approximately 10cm.
Pull the tail all the way through the last loop.
How to double crochet squares together Insert the hook into the top of the first
3 stitch, then into the last loop, yarn round
Place two squares wrong sides together, hook and pull through.
lining them up so that the stitches on each
square match. Put the hook through the top
loops of the first square and also through the
corresponding top loops of the second square.
Intarsia
Join in the yarn, make 1 chain, then insert the Use small balls of wool – one each side of the
hook into the top stitches of both squares and motif, and one or more for the motif. Use the
make a double crochet seam across the top. background colour to one stitch before the These instructions are extracted from
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motif colour on the last pull-through of the Books, £12.99, paperback. Readers can
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TECHNIQUES
Magic Ring 1 2
The magic ring
technique is the basis
for many patterns,
especially amigurumi,
as it creates a loop that
can be closed tightly 3 4
once stitches have
been made into it
How to
1 Make a loop with the yarn (the working
end is held at the top, as shown in the
5 6
image above).
2 Pull up a loop from the working end of

the yarn through the ring.
3 From this point, instructions are given

for double crocheting into a magic ring.
Make one chain to secure the ring.
Insert the hook through the ring, pull

4 up on the loop, yrh and pull through
both loops on the hook, capturing the tail
end of the yarn in the stitch.
5 Make the required number of double

crochet stitches, then pull the tail end
of the yarn to draw the ring tighter.
Once drawn together, join to work in

6 the round with a slip stitch in the first
dc stitch.
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standard
abbreviations
Crochet patterns can look a bit strange, but once you’ve got these
abbreviations down, you’ll be ready to tackle the best of them
Abbreviations Crochet hook conversions

alt Alternate rem Remaining UK In mm US
approx Approximately rep Repeat
beg Beginning RH Right hand 14 2mm –
BLO Work in back loops only rm Remove marker
CC Contrast colour rnd Round 13 2.25mm B/1
ch Chain rp Return pass (Tunisian) 12 2.5mm –
ch-sp Chain space RS Right side
cm Centimetres RtrF Raised treble Front, work the – 2.75mm C/2
cont Continue treble around the post of the
dc Double crochet stitch inserting hook from 11 3mm –
dc2tog Work two double crochet front to back to front again
10 3.25mm D/3
stitches together RtrB Raised treble Back, work the
dec Decrease treble around the post of the 9 3.5mm E/4
dtr Double treble crochet stitch inserting hook from
fdc Foundation double crochet back to front to back again – 3.75mm F/5
FLO Work in front loops only sl st Slip stitch
foll Following sm Slip marker, move marker up 8 4mm G/6
htr Half treble crochet to current round/row 7 4.5mm 7
htr2tog Work two half treble crochet st(s) Stitch(es)
stitches together tks Tunisian knit stitch 6 5mm H/8
inc Increase tog Together
incl Including tps Tunisian purl stitch 5 5.5mm I/9
LH Left hand tr Treble crochet
4 6mm J/10
MC Main colour tr2tog Work 2 treble crochet
patt Pattern stitches together 3 6.5mm K/10.5
pm Place marker tss Tunisian simple stitch
prev Previous WS Wrong side 2 7mm –
pul Pull up a loop yrh Yarn round hook
0 8mm L/11
00 9mm M/13
000 10mm N/15
US UK
US to UK crochet terms Single crochet sc Double crochet dc Our patterns have been rigorously
If you come across an ‘sc’ checked for errors, but if you’re
instruction, it’s likely to be Half double hdc Half treble htr struggling to complete a pattern, don’t
written in US crochet terms. hesitate to drop the editor a line at
This magazine is written Double dc Treble tr hugh.metcalf@practicalpublishing.co.uk
entirely in UK terms, but
here’s a guide on how to Treble tr Double treble dtr
translate them.
Double treble dtr Triple treble ttr
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S (M, L) Key hat diagram

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