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N in the week (particularly if your job keeps you inside for most of the day!), the best
way to fight the winter blues is with a riot of colour and fun, which is what the
Crochet Now designers and I have tried to bring you this month!
Challenge yourself to make something a little different with Zoë’s amazing and
sparkle-filled Carousel cushion on page 16, or bring the Big Top into your home with
Melinda’s spectacular Roundabout Ripple blanket on page 46. And if you really want
to welcome colour into your life, Cassie’s Colourful Boho cardigan on page 36 is
a must-make this month! It has a comfy, slouchy feel that is combined with a trendy
colour palette and style that is fun to make, and even more fun to wear!
Behind on your Christmas crochet this month? We have that covered too with plenty
of last-minute gift ideas that you can make in as little as a few hours! Kate’s Winter
Warmer scarf on page 52 uses just one ball of yarn and can be made in front of the TV,
and Sachiyo’s Chris Mouse (get it?) and teddy on page 24 is the perfect duo
for the scraps in your stash. Keep an eye out for the stamp on the pattern pages for
more ideas!
This month, we’re excited to be talking to Stephanie Lau of All About Ami in our
Designer Sketchbook on page 20, and regular columnist Kerry Lord of TOFT shares her
76 top tips for making small toys over on page 28 – which you can put right to the test
with her Bill the Mini Frog pattern! Finally, UK readers are in for a treat this month
with our official Crochet your own Mr. Men and Little Miss 2019 Diary, including patterns
for 12 of our favourite characters!
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Projects
14 FUN AT THE FAIR COWL 40 BRUCE THE HOUND DOG 60 FOXY CUSHION
A great last-minute gift made in 100% wool Crochet a sweet little puppy This fab cushion is a fun addition to
toy from The Rico Toy Box any room
16 CAROUSEL CUSHION
Add sparkle to this fairground horse design 44 CROCHET HOOK CASE 62 HARLEQUIN SET
Bright little pops make for a cute hook case Try out a new technique by making this hat
24 CHRIS MOUSE & TEDDY and scarf duo
‘Twas the night before Christmas – just 46 ROUNDABOUT RIPPLE BLANKET
enough time to make these cuties This show-stopper piece is a riot 72 PIPPA THE PANDA
of colour Want to try amiguruimi? Pippa is
30 CAROUSEL SHAWL a great first project to have a go
Use a luxurious wool and alpaca blend to 50 BABY BRIGHT HAT
make a classic accessory This adorable make for little ones comes 76 POMPOM PONCHO
complete with a sweet pompom Let little ones layer up in this charming
36 COLOURFUL BOHO CARDIGAN little top
Invite colour into your life with this 52 WINTER WARMER SCARF
snuggly design Just one ball of yarn makes this colourful 78 MERRY-GO-ROUND BLANKET
winter accessory Here’s a bright blanket to work on in
the evenings
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7 WHAT’S NEW? Get 3 issues for an amazing £6! This month’s shop news, interview
Here are the woolly things that have and workshops
made our month 54 RISE AND SHINE CROCHET-ALONG
Part 9 is inspired by traditional quilt designs 86 HOW TO READ A PATTERN
12 READER’S MAKES and pretty flowers Learn how to tackle a Crochet Now pattern
Show us what you’ve been crocheting and hints on reading crochet charts
this month 62 STITCH MASTERCLASS
Give the impressive Harlequin stitch a go 89 THE BASICS
18 DISCOUNTS & GIVEAWAYS Basic stitches for most of our patterns
Save 25% on your yarn shopping, plus 66 COLOURFUL CAROUSEL SHOPPING
goodies to win Our pick of the most fun gifts, accessories, 95 ABBREVIATIONS
and crochet patterns Learn your dc from your BLO with
20 DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK Crochet Now’s abbreviation guide
Say hello to Stephanie, the kawaii star 69 THE BOOK CLUB
behind All About Ami This month we read Crochet with String 96 COMING NEXT ISSUE
by Jemima Schlee Indulge in a little self-care and crochet for you
28 KERRY’S JOURNAL
What’s the story behind TOFT’s 81 SHOP LOCAL 98 CROCHET 101 WITH THE BLOGSTAR
mini amigurimi? The best part about buying new yarn is Sandra Paul shows us how to make a
giving it a squish in your local yarn shop magic ring
News
What’s
NEW? These are the yarns,
patterns, books and tidbits
of woolly wonder that will
make your month
YARN-Folk
Scheepjes has released the latest edition
of its biannual publication YARN. The
collection focuses on patterns that have
their roots in folk culture around the world,
with 17 crochet and knitting projects
drawing on inspiration from west America
to the Alps, as well as sprinkle of Christmas
spirit. You’ll find a diverse range of projects
to choose from. Scheepjes YARN bookazine
has designs from Susan Walsh (pictured),
Kirsten Ballering, Alia Blend and more, and
is available from all Scheepjes retailers.
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News
In the Studio
Deramores is delighted to announce a new addition
to its award-winning Studio range –Studio Baby DK. Feeling Good
Available in 15 colours, including a limited-edition Wool and the Gang has unveiled four brand-new additions
shade, this yarn is made from 100% acrylic and is to its Feeling Good yarn range. The Baby Alpaca, Merino
beautifully soft to touch and perfect for crochet and nylon blend is gorgeously soft and perfect for cosy
projects including baby blankets and garments. winter projects. The new shades consist of a soft palette
As well as the release of this new yarn, you will be including Lilac Powder, Eucalyptus Green, Pink Sherbet
able to download a variety of patterns for free from and Bronzed Olive. If you’re not sure what to make, you
the Deramores website to get you started. can choose from one of Wool and the Gang’s kit project
www.deramores.com that come with everything you need including hook, yarn
and pattern. www.woolandthegang.com
The Art of
Crochet
Blankets
Join designer Rachele
Carmona as she
shares her unique
collection of crochet
blankets, inspired by
the work of popular
independent artists.
The Art of Crochet
PONY CHROMA
This latest set from Pony is a perfect gift for crochet
Blankets will inspire lovers. Containing seven hooks ranging from 3-6mm,
you and show this accessory kit is presented in a pure cotton
you how to create case that is compact and perfect for carrying with
colourful blankets, you when you’re on the go! Made from premium
looking at them as anodised aluminium, each hook is colour coded
unique works of art for quick and easy identification and also come
for your home. This book features 18 bold afghan with six interchangeable cables and end caps
patterns and is an essential for your bookshelf and is so that you can extend your hook and work in
due for release in December 2018. Tunisian crochet. For stockist enquiries contact
www.waterstones.com groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk
News
Nicki’s
CORNER
Every month, Nicki Trench
brings us her words of
crochet wisdom www.nickitrench.com
TELL A STORY I’ve been thinking of designing
Everyone’s favourite bunny Miffy has
collaborated with Stitch & Story to bring
a new crochet-along blanket “As they say,
and I’m looking at the colour
you a collection of exclusive, beginner-friendly
crochet and knitting kits. Including designs
trends that will be around this what goes
year. Back in the day when I
for babies, children, adults and homewares,
these all-in-one kits contain everything a new
used to paint all my furniture around comes
and walls to match the Jocasta
crafter will need to get started, from basic
stitch tutorials to yarn and hook or needles.
Innes Paint Magic book, the around”
colour themes were terracotta,
They’re available to purchase now and are deep teals and Forest Green,
the perfect present for your loved ones this and more brass on the
with Aztec pattern shapes
Christmas. www.stitchandstory.com mantelpiece – at least in my
on soft furnishings in dark
family. I can’t believe that my
creams, earth tones and black
grandmother would make my
highlights. It’s so interesting
sister and I rub all the brass
to see exactly these colours
within an inch of our lives until
and shapes coming back
it was shiny and new when we
into fashion.
were children.
With every returning
fashion there are always Now there is more emphasis
improvements and on textiles in the home that
adjustments. This time offsets our addiction of
round, there is more a trend everything digital. This fits
for minimalism – less of in perfectly with our crochet
Meet Little Ed the clutter and ornaments

on display of certainly my
passion. If you’re thinking of
what colours to crochet with,
We’re in love with Little Ed from Home grandparents’ generation bring back black, but add
Farm Wensleydales. Having been separated with displays of brass, brass shots of optimistic yellows,
from his mother due to her being unable to jewel-toned accents in green
provide enough milk for all her lambs, Little and deep berry reds.
Ed was adopted by a Black Wensleydale
sheep that had lost her lamb at birth. To I’m off to get excited about
celebrate this special bond between Ed my next crochet blanket
and his new mother, the team at HFW has design and I can’t wait to
released a new crochet kit containing all the get started. I’ll have it done
100% Wensleydale and Bluefaced Leicester just in time for spring, when
Wool required to make this adorable duo, my influences for colour will
as well as the full pattern with clear and be completely ruled by the
easy instructions. Get yours now at tulips popping up all over
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Accessory
FUN AT THE FAIR

COWL This quick and easy cowl is super
snuggly and makes a great
colourful accessory for winter
Aran 4mm, 4.5mm

Start crocheting next 3ch-sp; rep from * around, join
with sl st to top of beg 3 ch. Turn.
★ Beginner friendly 3 ch at the beginning of each row counts as 100 sts
first st. Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 RtrF, *1 RtrB, 1 RtrF; rep
Yarn used With A and larger hook, chain 39. from * to end, join with sl st to top of beg
Three Bears Yarn Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook 3 ch. Turn.
100% Bluefaced Leicester (missed chs count as first tr), 1 tr, miss 2 Rnd 3: 3 ch, 1 RtrB, *1 RtrF, 1 RtrB; rep
2 balls each in Dusky Blue (A) & chs, *1 cl, miss 2 sts; rep from * to last st, from * to end, join with sl st to top of beg
Pink Carnation (B) 2 tr in last st. Turn. 37 tr 3 ch. Fasten off.
1 ball each in Heather Rose (C), Row 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and With B, rep rnds 1-3 on other edge.
Pistachio (D) & ecru (E) throughout), 1 cl in sp between 2nd tr
For stockist information contact and first cl, *1 cl in sp before next cl; Finishing
info@threebearsyarn.com rep from * to end, 1 cl in sp after last Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block to finished
cl, 1 tr in top of 3 ch, change to next measurements.
About the yarn colour. Turn.
Change colour every two rows following A,
Aran; 80m per 50g ball; B, C, D, E as colour order.
100% Bluefaced Leicester Row 3: 3 ch, 1 tr in sp before first cl, *1 cl
in sp before next cl; rep from * to end, 2
Brand new
Tension tr in sp after last cl. Turn.
10 rows x 6 clusters = 11cm measured Rows 4-49: Rep rows 2-3.
over clusters Bring base of Row 1 up above top of
Row 49.
Row 50 (joining row): 3 ch, 1 sl st in
Hooks used
bottom of first st on Row 1, 1 cl in sp
4mm between 2nd tr and first cl of Row 49, sl
4.5mm st in next 2ch-sp on Row 1, *1 cl in sp
before next cl, 1 sl st in next 2ch-sp; rep
Sizing from * to end, 1 tr in top of 3 ch.
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Cluster (cl): 3 tr in indicated st or sp sp, *2 tr around post of next tr, 2 tr in
Décor
Be careful with
tension when
floating the yarn
– if you pull it too
tight, the fabric
will pucker
Zoë Potrac
Décor
CAROUSEL CUSHION Add sparkle to your crochet with some pretty

sequins to really make this carousel horse shine
DK 4mm
Start crocheting needle. Sequins are placed when working
on the WS (even rows) only as the sequin
When changing colour, change on the final falls on the back of the stitch. They are to
★★ Try something new yrh of the stitch before the colour change. be added on every other CC stitch on the
Float the yarn along the back of the work, WS rows. Begin working dc st as normal
catching it in every 7 sts for longer floats (insert hook, yrh, pul), then push up a
Yarn used of colour. sequin to the hook before the final yrh and
pull through.
King Cole Cottonsoft DK
Back Panel
2 balls in ecru 711 (MC)
With MC, chain 61. Work as for Back Panel, following Colour
1 ball in Lavender 1849 (CC)
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 60 dc. chart for colour changes.
Available from
Turn. 60 sts
www.deramores.com
Rows 2-72: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Finishing
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Match Front and Back Panel of
About the yarn cushion together (RS facing out). With
DK; 210m per 100g ball; Front Panel MC and tapestry needle, seam around
100% cotton Before you start, thread approximately 300 3 sides, insert cushion pad then seam
sequins onto CC using your collapsible eye final side.
Tension
17 sts x 21 rows = 10cm measured Colour chart
over dc
Hook used
4mm
Other supplies
35cm cushion pad
collapsible eye needle for threading
sequins onto yarn, eg by Beadalon
tapestry needle
approximately 300 sequins, mixed pink
available from
www.simplysequins.co.uk
Sizing
35cm square
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we review
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crochet books.
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we’re sharing
some favourites and offering one reader
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Cute Crochet. Featuring patterns for babies,
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Designer
sketchbook Stephanie Lau
picked it up again after. I always wanted to and style and have a strong sense of my
Stephanie, author of start a blog and thought it would be a great own aesthetic. I won’t design something
the successful crochet way to keep track of my projects – the blog I wouldn’t wear. Many readers reach out
serves as a journal and might encourage saying they have the same aesthetic so
blog www.allabout others to take up crafting. I started my they gravitate towards my designs. For
blog with projects following other people’s amigurumi, I’ve always loved cute, kawaii
ami.com, has a keen designs but once I became familiar with stuffed animals. My husband Ryan and I
eye for kawaii and reading patterns and creating shapes, I took design them together. Ryan will make a
the plunge to publish my own designs. sketch and we bring it to life with yarn.
shares fashionable People say they can tell if an item is ours
When I started blogging, amigurumi and just by the photography.
knitting and crochet crocheted animals were the focus. My blog
patterns regularly name ‘All About Ami’ is a play on ‘all about For garments and other accessories,
me’ and ‘ami’ is short for amigurumi and sometimes I’ll have an idea to use a certain
means friend in French, and I was creating stitch or construction and then search for
i, I’m Stephanie Lau and I am a crochet adorable little friends. People assume my the appropriate yarn. I make a swatch to
H designer and blogger from Edmonton in

Alberta, Canada. I live with my husband
and two young daughters. My flexibility as
name is Ami, and I usually don’t have the
heart to correct them. Someone came up
to me in a mall once and said, “Are you
see how the yarn looks and determine what
hook I need. Once finalised, I will determine
my numbers to see how many stitches I
a designer and blogger allows me to be a Ami?” I nodded yes as it was a shock that need to construct a certain piece. There can
stay-at-home mum to my two girls, which someone recognised me from my blog! be bumps along the way and sometimes
I absolutely love! I’ve been crocheting I have to frog my work until I get the look
since I was 10 years old – my crafting took I love how you can create a variety of items I was going for. Other times, I will see a
a backseat as I focused on school, but I with crochet. I’m interested in fashion beautiful yarn and it will inspire a new idea.
Designer sketchbook
Stephanie’s Chinese
New Year dragon
I love working on many different as a journal or portfolio you can look Turn over to make
types of projects – the variety keeps it
interesting. Since amigurumi projects
back on and see how you’ve grown.
I love many aspects of blogging, Stephanie’s Bold
are small and they work up quickly, it’s from writing posts, designing pieces & Bright Chevron
amazing seeing a three-dimensional
animal come to life. They can have so
and interacting with readers. I’m so
thankful I started and never dreamed
baby blanket
much personality and I think it’s neat how far I would go!
how everyone’s amigurumi can look
so different even though they follow One of my favorite patterns is my
the same pattern. I adore crocheting Chinese New Year dragon. He is
garments as there is something part of a series in which we design
special about wearing an item that is a zodiac amigurumi for each year.
handmade. You can personalise it to We’ve been doing this since 2011.
your size and select the details The dragon became very popular as
and colour. he was featured on different sites
and magazines and many people
I am inspired by the bloggers we discovered my work through this. I
collaborate with, including Alexi of Two think he’s unique and I love seeing
of Wands, Jess of Make and Do Crew, people’s dragons all over the world.
Jessica of Mama in a Stitch, Ashleigh of I am in the midst of designing cosy
Sewrella and ChiWei of 1DogWoof! They garments with the cold weather
create modern designs everyone can approaching and will be working
try. If you’re interested in starting a blog, on our Chinese New Year pig soon,
try it and see if you like it. It can serve since 2019 is Year of the Pig!
Designer sketchbook
CHEVRON
BABY
BLANKET
Designer sketchbook
This bright and bold Start crocheting

zigzag blanket is With A, chain 182.
perfect for adding a Row 1: Beginning in 4th ch from hook. 16
tr, *5dec, 15 tr, shell in next ch, 15 tr; rep
pop of colour to your from * to last 3 ch, E3dec. Turn.
Row 2: 3 ch, miss 1, B3dec, 15 tr, shell, 15
little one’s nursery tr, *5dec, 15 tr, shell, 15 tr; rep from * to
last 3 sts, E3dec.
Rows 3-6: Rep Row 2 four times.
Change to B.
Rows 7-12: Rep Row 2 six times.
Change to C.
Aran 6mm Rows 13-18: Rep Row 2 six times.
Change to D.
★★ Try something new Rows 19-24: Rep Row 2 six times.
Change to E.
Rows 25-30: Rep Row 2 six times.
Yarn used
Change to F.
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Rows 30-35: Rep Row 2 six times.
1 ball each in Dusty Green (A), Change to G.
Fern (B), Lemon (C), beige (D), Rows 36-41: Rep Row 2 six times.
white (E), pink (F) & Fasten off.
Cranberry (G)
Available from Finishing
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Weave in all end. Block to
finished measurements.
About the yarn
Aran; 156m per 100g;
Need an alternative?
100% acrylic
Hook used
6mm
Sizing
102x86cm
Red Heart Soft
Special stitches
Shell stitch (shell): 2tr, 1 ch, 2 tr in
indicated st
Beginning 3 Stitch Decrease
(B3dec): [Yrh, insert hook in next st,
Bernat Satin
yrh, pul, yrh, pull through 2 loops on
hook] 2 times, yrh, pull through all 3
loops on hook
5 Stitch Decrease (5dec): [Yrh,
insert hook in next st, yrh, pul] 5
times, yrh, pull through all 6 loops
on hook
End 3 Stitch Decrease (E3dec):
Stylecraft Special Aran
[Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh, pul,
yrh, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 Available from
times, yrh, pull through all 4 loops www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
on hook
Toys
CHRIS MOUSE
& TEDDY
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and in the
Crochet Now house, not a creature was
stirring, except little Chris Mouse
LAST-
MINUTE
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IDEA
Toys
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around, join. 12 sts

DK 3mm Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Leaving a long 18 sts
tail for parts that ★ Quick & easy Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
24 sts
require assembly Yarn used Rnds 5-6: Dc around, join.
will save time Rnd 7: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Sirdar Snuggly DK
and make sewing 30 sts
1 ball each in Whisper 313 (A), Rhubarb
up easier 457 (B) & Soft Brown 428 (D)
Rnds 8-9: Dc around, join.
Rnd 10: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. 24 sts
Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK
1 ball in white 630 (C)
Available from www.smdknitting.com
Fasten off. Stuff Body.
About the yarn
Snuggly DK Head
DK; 165m per 50g ball; 55% nylon, Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic
45% acrylic ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts
Snuggly Snowflake Rnd 2: Dc around, join.
DK; 85m per 25g ball; 100% polyester Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
8 sts
Tension Rnd 4: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
10 sts
22 sts x 11 rnds = 5cm measured over dc
Rnd 5: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
12 sts
Hook used Rnd 6: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
3mm 18 sts
Rnd 7: Dc around, join.
Other supplies
4 black beads, 5mm
black cotton thread
white cotton thread
small amounts of dark brown & beige 4-ply
tapestry needle with sharp point
toy stuffing
2 small craft pompoms
Sizing
Mouse: 11cm, including hat
Teddy: 6cm
Start crocheting
Each rnd is joined with a sl st. When joining
each rnd, sl st to first dc, then work the first
dc of the following rnd in same st as the
sl st. It is not necessary to work a 1 ch first.
Chris Mouse
Body
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic
ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts
Sachiyo Ishii
Toys
Rnd 8: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join. Pompoms (make 2) Because these
24 sts Wind C around two fingers 20 times, tie
toys use very
Rnds 9-10: Dc around, join. centre with strong cotton thread. Cut loops
Rnd 11: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. and trim. little yarn, they
18 sts are great for last-
Rnd 12: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. Making up minute stash-
12 sts Attach Head to Body. Sew a pompom to busting
Stuff Head. top of Hat. Sew Ears and Hat to Head. Using
Rnd 13: 6 dc2tog, join. 6 sts photo as a guide, sew beads (eyes) to Head,
Fasten off. or if giving to a small child embroider eyes
with black cotton thread. With dark brown
Hat 4-ply, embroider mouth and nose. Matching
Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic long edges, fold Arms in half and seam.
ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts Matching long edges, fold Tail in half and
Rnd 2: Dc around, join. seam. Attach Arms, Legs and Tail to Body.
Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join. Attach pompoms to each end of Scarf and
8 sts wrap Scarf around neck.
Rnd 4: Dc around, join.
Rnd 5: Change to C, dc around, join.
Fasten off.
Teddy
Arms (make 2)
With A, chain 6. Body
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 5 dc. Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic
Turn. 5 sts ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts
Rows 2-3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around, join. 12 sts
across. Turn. Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Fasten off. 18 sts
Ears (make 2) Rnd 7: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. 12 sts
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Rnd 8: Dc around, join.
ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts Fasten off. Rnd 2: Dc around, join.
Rnds 2-3: Dc around, join. Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
Fasten off. Pull centre thread tightly. Head 8 sts
Work as Body through Rnd 5. 18 sts Rnd 4: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
Legs (make 2) Rnd 6: 6 dc, 3 dc2tog, 6 dc, join. 15 sts 10 sts
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Rnd 7: Dc around, join. Rnd 5: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts Fasten off. 12 sts
Rnds 2-5: Dc around, join. Rnd 6: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Fasten off. Sew closed. Ears (make 2) 18 sts
Row 1: With D and working into a magic Rnds 7-8: Dc around, join.
Tail ring, 8 dc. 8 sts Rnd 9: Change to C, dc around, join.
With A, chain 16. Fasten off. Pull centre thread tightly. Fasten off.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 15 dc.
Turn. 15 sts Muzzle (make 1) Making up
Rows 2-3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), With 4-ply beige, work as for Ear. Stuff Body and Head. Sew closed end of
dc across. Head to open end of Body. Sew a craft
Fasten off. Arms & Legs (make 4) pompom to Hat and cover Head with Hat.
With D, chain 4. Stitch Hat to Head, completely covering
Scarf Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc. opening. Sew Ears and Muzzle to Head.
With B, chain 3. Turn. 3 sts Sew beads (eyes) to Head, or if giving to
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc. Rows 2-3: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. a small child embroider eyes with black
Turn. 2 sts Fasten off. cotton thread for safety. With dark brown
Rows 2-30: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 4-ply, embroider mouth and nose. Matching
dc across. Turn. Hat long edges, fold Arms in half and seam.
Fasten off. Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic Matching long edges, fold Legs in half and
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts seam. Sew Arms and Legs to Body.
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KERRY’S
JOURNAL TOFT founder Kerry
gives us her top tips for
crocheting small toys,
including Bill the Frog
www.toftuk.com
hen I first made an amigurumi as all the classics. Challenge yourself
“I had no idea that W animal back in 2012, I had no

idea what Bridget the Elephant
would grow to become. I casually
through a range of mini projects,
discovering new skills and techniques
along the way. With a variety of
small quick-to-make picked up a ball of TOFT DK and didn’t

really even consider size or scale, or
whether I was making a baby or an
projects inside, each introducing new
skills, our crochet Discovery Boxes
are suitable for complete beginners
patterns were going

adult animal. through to those with more advanced
skills. What we all seem to enjoy so
Since then, Edward’s Menagerie has much about mini amigurumi crochet
grown massively, and in 2017 the first is the cute in-hand appeal of a little
to be so fun ” ‘mini’ or ‘baby’ pattern entered the

collection. At the time I had no idea
that small quick-to-make patterns
animal, and just how fast they work
up. It’s a great way to try new stitches
and learn new things, without having
were going to be so fun to make or so to invest in multiple larger projects.
popular! These reimagined, simplified Sample it today with Bill the Mini Frog!
versions of the original patterns
generally have fewer than a third as
many stitches in, and are brilliant for
whipping up as last-minute gifts to
cheer someone up.
Fast forward to now, and we are

excited to release a Discovery Box
TOFT’s new Discovery Boxes
range, spanning the whole Menagerie
are great for trying new techniques
from Orla the Octopus to Romulus the
Muskox and Gregor the T-Rex, as well on small projects
Kerry’s Journal
BILL
the Mini
Frog
Yarn used
Rnd 15: [Dc2tog, 6 dc] twice. 14 sts Eyes (make 2)
TOFT DK
Rnd 16: [Dc2tog, 5 dc] twice. 12 sts Working into a magic ring, 6 dc.
25g in blue
Rnd 17: [2 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Rnd 1: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] 3 times.
Rnd 18: [2 dc into next st] 9 times. 18 sts 9 sts
About the yarn Rnd 19: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] 6 times. Rnds 2-3: Dc around.
DK; 55m per 25g; 100% wool 24 sts Sew into place.
Rnd 20: [3 dc, 2 dc into next st] 6 times. Attach Legs to Body, and embroider eyes
Hook used 30 sts and nostrils onto face with black wool.
Rnds 21-23: Dc around.
3mm
Rnd 24: [3 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts
Other supplies
Rnd 26: [Dc2tog] 9 times. 9 sts Top tips for
small amount of black wool for face
toy stuffing Front Legs (make 2)
Chain 10 and sl st to join into a ring.
amigurumi
tapestry needle
Rnds 1-6: Dc around. 10 sts 1 If you are new to amigurumi
Rnd 7: Dc2tog, 8 dc. 9 sts crochet, try your first project with
Start crocheting Rnd 8-14: Dc around. a lighter-coloured yarn so it’s
Unless otherwise stated, to complete each Rnd 15: Dc2tog, 7 dc. 8 sts easier to see your stitches.
piece, break yarn, stuff and gather stitches.
Toes (at end of Leg) 2 When working rounds with six or
Body & Head Toe 1: 5 ch, 2 htr into end st and sl st fewer stitches, you might want to
Rnd 1: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] 3 times. back down. consider using a drinking straw
9 sts Toe 2: 6 ch, 2 htr into end st and sl st (paper of course!) pushed inside
Rnd 2: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] 3 times. back down. the round to make it easier to
12 sts Toes 3 & 4: As Toe 2. work the stitches. You can remove
Rnd 3: {[2 dc into next st] twice, 4 dc} this afterwards.
twice. 16 sts Back Legs (make 2)
Rnd 4: {[2 dc into next st] 4 times, 4 dc} Chain 10 and sl st to join into a ring. 3 Pay special attention to the right
twice. 24 sts Rnds 1-10: As Front Legs. side and wrong side of your work
Rnd 5-9: Dc around. Rnd 11: Fold work flat and dc across top to as it can be quite difficult to turn
Rnd 10: {[1 dc, dc2tog] twice, 6 dc} twice. close. 4 sts small parts inside out if required.
20 sts Rnd 12: 4 dc in FLO, turn, 4 dc in BLO. 8 sts
Rnd 11: Dc around. Rnds 13-18: Dc around. 4 All TOFT minis work well as key rings,
Rnd 12: [1 dc, dc2tog, 7 dc] twice. 18 sts Rnd 19: Dc2tog, 6 dc. 7 sts and it’s easy to push a split ring
Rnd 13: Dc around. Rnds 20-23: Dc around. through the top of a head or leg.
Rnd 14: [Dc2tog, 7 dc] twice. 16 sts Toes 1-4: As for Front Legs.
Accessory
CAROUSEL
SHAWL
Although the shawl

is completely
reversible when
worn, mark the RS
with a stitch marker
to easily keep track
of your progress
Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

Accessory
Keep wrapped up Row 4: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st, st, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts]
tr across to last st, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 7 sts 3 times, 2 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 16 sts
when visiting the Row 5: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, tr across to last Fasten off MC, join CC.
2 sts, 1 tr2tog. Turn. 8 sts Row 17: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 4 tr, [3 tr in
winter market in this Rows 6-7: Rep rows 4-5. 11 sts next 3ch-sp, 3 tr] 3 times, 1 tr2tog. Turn.
snuggly layering Row 8: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st, 26 sts
1 tr, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 4 tr, 3 tr in last st. Row 18: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st,
shawl, made in Turn. 10 sts tr across to last st, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 28 sts
Row 9: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 3 tr, 3 ch, miss Fasten off CC, join MC.
luxurious wool 3 sts, 3 tr in 3ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. Row 19: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, tr across to
blended with alpaca 11 sts last 2 sts, 1 tr2tog. Turn. 29 sts
Row 10: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next Row 20: As Row 18. 31 sts
st, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 tr in 3ch-sp, 3 ch, Fasten off MC, join CC.
miss 3 sts, 2 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 10 sts Rows 21-24: Rep rows 19-20, changing
DK 4.5mm Row 11: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 1 tr, [3 ch, miss colour after each 2nd row. 37 sts
3 sts, 3 tr in next 3ch-sp] twice, 1 tr2tog. Row 25: With CC, 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 4 tr,
★★★ Adventurous Turn. 11 sts [3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 tr] 5 times, 1 tr2tog.
Row 12: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next Turn. 23 sts
st, 2 tr, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 Row 26: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next
Yarn used sts] twice, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 13 sts st, tr across to 3ch-sp, *3 tr in next 3ch-
West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious Row 13: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 2 tr, [3 tr in sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to 4th st
2 balls of Mulberry 765 (MC) next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts] twice, 2 tr, after last 3ch-sp, tr across to last st, 3 tr
1 ball of Antique Gold 203 (CC) 1 tr2tog. Turn. 14 sts in last st. Turn. 25 sts
Available from Row 14: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next Row 27: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, tr across to 3
www.smdknitting.com st, 1 tr, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss sts before 3ch-sp, *3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 tr
3 sts] twice, 4 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 16 sts in next 3ch-sp; rep from * to tr after last
About the yarn Row 15: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 3 tr, [3 ch, miss 3ch-sp, tr across to last 2 sts, 1 tr2tog.
3 sts, 3 tr in next 3ch-sp] twice, 3 ch, miss Turn. 26 sts
DK; 225m per 100g ball; 70% Falkland 3 sts, 1 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. 14 sts Row 28: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next
wool, 30% British alpaca Row 16: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st, tr across to 3 sts before 3ch-sp, *3 ch,
Tension
14 sts and 8 rows = 10cm measured over
Chart
tr after blocking
Hook used
4.5mm
Other supplies
tapestry needle
Sizing
170x130x98cm
Start crocheting
Join new colour with a sl st in last tr of
previous row. Special stitches
Foundation treble crochet (ftr): 3 ch
(does not count as first tr), yrh, insert hook
Row 1 (RS): With MC, 3 ftr. Turn. 3 sts
in 3rd ch from hook, *yrh, pul, yrh, draw
Row 2 (WS): 3 ch (counts as first tr now through 1 loop on hook (ch made), [yrh,
and throughout), tr in first st, 2 tr. Turn. draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (tr
4 sts made)**, insert hook in last ch made; rep
Row 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 1 tr, 1 tr2tog. from * for number of sts required, ending
Turn. 5 sts last rep at **
Accessory
When you’ve finished

the shawl, block
it. Blocking always
works wonders for
lacy stitches!
miss 3 sts, 3 tr in next 3ch-sp; rep from *

to tr after last 3ch-sp, tr across to last st,
3 tr in last st. Turn. 28 sts
Rows 29-32: Rep rows 27-28 twice. 34 sts
Fasten off CC, join MC.
Row 33: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *tr across to
next 3ch-sp, 3 tr in 3ch-sp; rep from * to
tr after last 3ch-sp, tr across to last 2 sts,
1 tr2tog. Turn. 50 sts
Row 34: As Row 18. 52 sts Foundation treble (ftr)
Fasten off MC, join CC.
Rows 35-40: Rep rows 19-20 three times,
changing colour after each 2nd row. 61 sts
Row 41: With MC, 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 4 tr,
[3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 tr] 9 times, 1 tr2tog.
Turn. 35 sts
Rows 42-48: Rep rows 26-32. 46 sts
Fasten off MC, join CC. 1 4
Rows 49-56: Rep rows 33-40, changing
2 ch, yrh, insert hook in first ch. *Yrh, insert hook in marked strand.
colours after each 2nd row. 85 sts
Row 57: With CC, 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 4 tr,
Turn. 47 sts
Fasten off CC, join MC.
colours after each 2nd row. 109 stsr
Row 73: With MC, 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 4 tr, 2 5
Turn. 59 sts Pul, yrh, pull through first loop on hook, Pul, yrh, pull through first loop on hook,
this step makes an extra loop you will this step makes an extra loop you will
work the next stitch into. work the next stitch into.
Fasten off MC, join CC.
colours after each 2nd row. 133 sts
Fasten off.
Finishing
Make nine tassels. Attach 1 to the base of
first row. Attach 5 evenly-spaced along last
row, with first and last attached to each 3 6
side edge of last row. Attach one each on
Yrh, pull through 3 loops on hook (first Yrh, pull through 3 loops on hook; rep
first row of the three central solid tr blocks.
fhtr made). from * required number of times.
Weave in ends and lightly block.
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Garment
COLOURFUL
BOHO
CARDIGAN
This fairground-
inspired cardigan
is an instant pop
of fun and colour,
brilliant for a day out
or just snuggling up
on the sofa
If you’re not sure

what size cardigan
to make, measure
a favourite from
your wardrobe
and use that to
pick the size
Cassie Ward
Garment
Arms Rows 52-58: 2 ch, htr across. Turn

DK 5mm Row 1 (RS): Join CC1 to last row edge, Fasten off.
working evenly across row edges, 20 (22, Rows 59-72: Rep rows 45-51 once with
★★ Intermediate 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) dc. Turn. 20 (22, 24, 26, CC1 and once with CC2.
28, 30, 32) sts Fasten off.
Yarn used Row 2: 2 ch (counts as first htr now and
throughout), htr across to last st, 2 htr in SIZE M ONLY:
Scheepjes Merino Soft last st. Turn. 21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33) htr Fasten off CC1.
6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls in Vermeer 612 (MC) Row 3: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, htr across. Row 10: Join CC2, 2 ch, htr across to last
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls each in Picasso 621 Turn. 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34) htr st, 2 htr in last st. Turn. 33 sts
(CC1) & Soutine 615 (CC2) Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) more Row 11: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls in Van Gogh 641 (CC5) times. 26 (28, 32, 34, 36, 38, 42) htr Rows 12-17: Rep rows 10-11 three times.
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls in Matisse 635 (CC6) Fasten off after Row 17. 36 sts
1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls each in Kandinsky SIZE XS & S ONLY: Rows 18-41: Rep rows 10-17 once each
625 (CC3) & Warhol 640 (CC4) Row 8 (WS): 2 ch, htr across to last st, 2 with CC3, MC and CC4. 48 sts
Available from htr in last st. DO NOT TURN. 27 (29) sts Rows 42-46: With CC5, rep rows 10-14.
www.blacksheepwools.com Fasten off. 51 sts
Row 9 (WS): Join CC2 to top of beg 2 ch Row 47: 50 ch, starting in 3rd ch from
About the yarn at start of previous row. Work as Row 2. hook, htr across ch and sts to end. Turn.
DK; 105m per 50g ball; 50% superwash Turn. 28 (30) sts 100 sts
Merino, 25% microfibre, 25% acrylic Row 10: 2 ch, htr to end. Turn. Rows 48-49: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 30 (32) sts Fasten off.
Rows 50-81: Rep Row 48 eight times each
Tension
SIZE XS ONLY: with CC6, MC, CC1 and CC2.
14 sts x 11 rows = 10cm measured Row 15: As Row 8. DO NOT TURN. Fasten Fasten off.
over htr off. 31 sts
Rows 16-36: Rep rows 9-15 once each SIZE L ONLY:
Hook used with CC3, MC and CC4, joining to top of Fasten off CC1.
beg 2 ch at start of previous row. 43 sts Row 10: With CC2, 2 ch, htr across to last
5mm
Rows 37-41: With CC5, rep rows 11-15. st, 2 htr in last st. Turn. 35 sts
46 sts Row 11: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Sizing Row 42: 42 ch. Starting in 3rd ch from Rows 12-15: Rep rows 10-11 twice. 37 sts
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) hook, htr across ch and sts to end. Turn. Row 16: As Row 10. 38 sts
Finished chest: 108 (114, 120, 126, 132, 87 sts Row 17: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and
138, 144) cm Rows 43-44: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. throughout), tr across. Turn. Fasten off.
See schematic for finished measurements. Fasten off. Rows 18-41: Rep rows 10-17 once each
Shown in M on Calla (UK 8) Rows 45-72: Work 7 rows as Row 43 in with CC3, MC and CC4. 50 sts
each of CC6, MC, CC1 and CC2. Rows 42-46: With CC5, rep rows 13-17.
52 sts
Start crocheting SIZE S ONLY: Row 47: 54 ch, starting in 3rd ch from
Row 15: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and hook, tr across ch and sts to end. Turn.
The Colourful Boho Cardigan has a batwing throughout), tr across to last st, 2 tr in last 105 sts
style drape and is designed to have an st. DO NOT TURN. Fasten off. 33 sts Row 48: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. Fasten off.
oversized fit and feel. It is worked in four Rows 16-36: Rep rows 9-15 once each Row 49: With CC6, 3 ch, tr across. Turn.
pieces from side to side (two Back and two with CC3, MC and CC4, joining to top of Rows 50-57: 2 ch, 1 htr in each st to end.
Front) and is then seamed together before beg 2 ch at start of previous row. 45 sts Turn. Fasten off.
ribbing is added. Rows 37-41: With CC5, rep rows 11-15. Rows 58-81: Rep rows 50-57 once each
48 sts with MC, CC1 and CC2.
BACK (make 2) Row 42: 46 ch, starting in 3rd ch from Fasten off.
Cuff hook, htr across ch and sts to end. Turn.
With MC, chain 16. 93 sts SIZE XL ONLY:
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc Row 43: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. Row 10 (WS): 2 ch, htr across to last st,
across. Turn. 15 sts Row 44: 3 ch, tr across. Turn. 2 htr in last st. DO NOT TURN. 37 sts
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st), dc in Fasten off. Fasten off. Join CC2 to top of beg 2 ch at
BLO across. Turn. Rows 45-50: With CC6, 2 ch, htr across. start of Row 10.
Rows 3-22 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32): As Turn. Row 11 (WS): 2 ch, htr across to last st,
Row 2. Fasten off. Join MC. 2 htr in last st. Turn. 38 sts
Fasten off. Row 51: 3 ch, tr across. Turn. Row 12: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Garment
Rows 13-18: Rep rows 11-12 three times. Rows 22-51: Rep rows 12-21
41 htr once each with CC3, MC and
Row 19: 2 ch, htr across to last st, 2 htr in CC4. 62 sts
last st. DO NOT TURN. Fasten off. 42 sts Rows 52-56: With CC5, rep
Rows 20-46: Rep rows 11-19 once each rows 12-13 twice then row 12
with CC3, MC and CC4, joining to top of once more. 65 sts
beg 2 ch at start of previous row. 57 sts Row 57: 66 ch, starting in 3rd ch
Rows 47-51: With CC5, rep rows 15-19. from hook, htr across ch and
60 sts sts to end. Turn. 130 sts
Row 52: 58 ch, starting in 3rd ch from Rows 58-61: 2 ch, htr across.
hook, htr across ch and sts to end. Turn. Turn.
117 sts Fasten off.
Rows 53-56: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. Rows 62-101: Rep Row 58 ten
Fasten off. times each with CC6, MC, CC1
Rows 57-92: Rep Row 53 nine times each and CC2.
with CC6, MC, CC1 and CC2. Fasten off.
Fasten off.
Continue here for all sizes.
SIZE 2X ONLY: FRONT (make 2)
Row 10 (WS): 3 ch (counts as first tr now Work as for Back but fasten off
and throughout), 2 tr in next st, tr across. at end of Row 70 (70, 77, 77, 88,
DO NOT TURN. 39 sts 88, 96).
Fasten off. Join CC2 to top of beg 3 ch at
start of Row 10. Making up
Row 11 (WS): 2 ch, htr across to last st, 2 With RS together and CC2, join
htr in last st. Turn. 40 sts Back pieces along centre seam
Row 12: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. using dc. With RS together and with colour Row 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc
Rows 13-18: Rep rows 11-12 three times. of choice, join Fronts to Back at shoulder across to back neck, 10 (10, 20, 20, 20,
43 sts and underarm using dc. 20, 25) dc evenly placed across back
Row 19: 3 ch, 2 tr in next st, tr across. DO neck, dc to end (bottom of ribbing). Turn.
NOT TURN. Fasten off. 44 sts Bottom Ribbing 214 (226, 250, 260, 284, 296, 315) sts
Rows 20-46: Rep rows 11-19 once each As for Cuff working for 116 (124, 134, 142, Row 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and
with CC3, MC and CC4, joining to top of 150, 158, 166) rows. throughout), tr across to end. Turn.
beg 3 ch of previous row. 59 sts Pin to bottom of cardigan and join to Rows 3-4: 3 ch, [1 RtrF, 1 RtrB] to last st,
Rows 47-51: With CC5, rep rows 11-15. bottom edge using sl st. 1 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn.
62 sts Fasten off.
Row 52: 62 ch, starting in 3rd ch from Front Edging
hook, htr across ch and sts to end. Turn. With RS facing, join MC in bottom corner of Finishing
123 sts right Front (bottom of ribbing). Weave in ends and block to
Rows 53-55: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. finished measurements.
Fasten off.
Row 56: With CC6, 3 ch, tr across. Turn. Schematic
Rows 57-64: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Row 65: With MC, as Row 56
Rows 66-73: Rep rows 57-64.
Row 74: 3 ch, tr across. Turn. Fasten off.
Rows 75-92: Rep rows 66-74 once each
with CC1 and CC2.
Fasten off.
SIZE 3X ONLY:
Fasten off CC1.
Row 12: With CC2, 2 ch, htr across to last
st, 2 htr in last st. Turn. 43 sts
Row 13: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Rows 14-21: Rep rows 12-13 four times.
47 sts
Fasten off.
The Rico Toy Box
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The Rico Toy Box
BRUCE
the hound Dog
Bruce is a playful little puppy, and the penultimate
friend in our Rico Toy Box!
DK 3.25mm
Start crocheting Rnd 20: 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from *
to end, join. 12 dc
Most pieces are worked in the round. Begin Fasten off.
★★ Intermediate each rnd or row with 1 ch (which does not
count as a st). Each round is joined with a Muzzle
Yarn used sl st to first dc. When stuffing the toy, tease With B, chain 2.
out little bits of stuffing at a time, this will Rnds 1-5: As rnds 1-5 of Head. 30 dc
Rico Ricorumi ensure a smooth and lump-free shape to Rnds 6-11: 1 ch, dc around, join.
4 balls in beige 55 (A) the finished project. If you intend to give Fasten off.
2 balls in Nougat 56 (B) the toy to a young child then please make
1 ball each in black 60, white 01 & red 28 sure all parts are sewn on very firmly and Ears (make 2)
Available from regularly check that parts are fully attached. With B, chain 2.
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to
Head first ch to join into a circle. 6 dc
About the yarn With A, chain 2. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join.
DK; 130m per 50g ball; 100% cotton Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 12 dc
first ch to join into a circle. 6 dc Rnds 3-10: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Tension Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join. Rnd 11: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 4 times,
12 dc join. 16 dc
10 sts x 12 rows = 5cm measured over dc Rnd 3: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Rnds 12-14: As Rnd 3.
* to end, join. 18 dc Rnd 15: 1 ch, 8 dc2tog, join. 8 dc
Hooks used Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Rnd 16: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join. 4 dc
3.25mm * to end, join. 24 dc Fasten off.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, *3 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from
Other supplies
* to end, join. 30 dc Body
Rnd 6: 1 ch, *4 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from With A, chain 2.
toy stuffing * to end, join. 36 dc Rnds 1-7: As rnds 1-7 of Head. 42 dc
wool needle Rnd 7: 1 ch, *5 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Rnd 8: 1 ch, *6 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from
* to end, join. 42 dc * to end, join. 48 dc
Sizing Rnds 8-15: 1 ch, dc around, join. Rnds 9-18: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Approximately 20cm long from

Decrease for base of Head Shape top of Body
head to tail
Rnd 16: 1 ch, *5 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * Rnd 19: 1 ch, *6 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from *
to end, join. 36 dc to end, join. 42 dc
Rnd 17: 1 ch, *4 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * Rnd 20: 1 ch, *5 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from *
Special stitches to end, join. 30 dc to end, join. 36 dc
Double crochet 3 together Rnd 18: 1 ch, *3 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * Rnd 21: 1 ch, *4 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from *
(dc3tog): [Insert hook into next st, to end, join. 24 dc to end, join. 30 dc
yrh, pul] 3 times, yrh, draw through Rnd 19: 1 ch, *2 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * Rnd 22: 1 ch, *3 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from *
all 4 loops on hook to end, join. 18 dc to end, join. 24 dc
The Rico Toy Box
Rnd 23: 1 ch, *2 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from *

to end, join. 18 dc
Rnd 24: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Fasten off.
Nose
With black, chain 8.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc
across. Turn. 7 dc
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 1 dc2tog. Turn.
5 dc
Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog. Turn.
3 dc
Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc3tog. 1 dc
Fasten off.
Front Legs (make 2)

With A, chain 2.
Rnd 1: 1 ch, 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st
to first ch to join into a circle. 6 dc
Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join.
12 dc
Rnd 3: 1 ch, *2 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Rnds 1-6: 1 ch, dc around, join. 16 dc in a forward position as the puppy is lying
* to end, join. 16 dc Fasten off A, join B. down. Flatten the front of each Front Leg
Rnds 4-15: 1 ch, dc around, join. Rnd 7: With B, 1 ch, dc around, join. a little then, with Black, embroider lines
Rnd 16: 1 ch, *2 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * Rnd 8: 1 ch, *2 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to through Front Legs to represent claws,
to end, join. 12 dc end, join. 12 dc use photo as a guide. Embroider claws on
Rnd 17: 1 ch, dc around, join. Rnd 9: 1 ch, dc around, join. Back Legs in the same manner, but do not
Fasten off. Rnd 10: 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * flatten the paw.
to end, join. 8 dc Stuff Head, leaving base open. Stuff Muzzle,
Back Legs (make 2) Rnd 11: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join. 4 dc forming a round cup shape. Sew Muzzle
With B, chain 2. Fasten off. Weave yarn through sts of last onto front of Head. Sew Nose on front of
Rnd 1: 1 ch, 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st round, pull tight and secure with a few sts Muzzle, using photo as a guide. Fold Ears
to first ch to join into a circle. 6 dc to form the tip of the tail. flat to give a double thickness of fabric and
Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join. sew one to each side of Head. With Black,
12 dc Large Spot embroider circles above Muzzle for eyes,
Rnd 3: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from **With B, chain 2. then outline circles with White. Sew Head to
* to end, join. 18 dc Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to Body using the open base to steady Head.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from first ch to join into a circle**. 6 dc Remember your puppy is lying down so
* to end, join. 24 dc Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join. his head needs to be angled to one side
Rnds 5-7: 1 ch, dc around, join. 12 dc and will rest on his front paws. Sew Spots
Fasten off B, join A. Fasten off. in random places on Body as desired. Stuff
Rnds 8-10: With A, 1 ch, dc to end, join. Tail and sew to back of Body, curl it over
Rnd 11: 1 ch, 6 dc, 6 dc2tog, 6 dc, join. Small Spot slightly to give a nice shape. Sew Collar
18 dc Work from ** to ** as given for Large Spot. around the puppy’s neck.
Rnds 12-17: As Rnd 8.
Rnd 18: 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * Collar
to end. 12 dc With red, chain enough sts to fit around
Rnds 19-20: As Rnd 8. your puppy’s neck.
Rnd 21: As Rnd 18. 8 dc
Rnds 22-23: As Rnd 8.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
dc across. Fasten off.
Next issue
Rnd 24: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join. 4 dc Don’t miss
Fasten off. Making up Delilah the
Stuff Body firmly and mould into an egg Dinosaur in issue
Tail shape. Stuff Front and Back Legs, but not 36, on sale 20th
With A, chain 16. Join to work in the rnd, too firmly, add a little extra to Back Legs
December!
being careful not to twist. to shape. Sew Legs to Body, placing each
Seriously Chunky Metallics
New shades now available
Contact your Cygnet stockist for details

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Décor
About the book

Home Decoration
in Crochet by Tanya
Eberheadt, £10.99, Tuva
Publishing
www.tuvapublishing.
com
Special stitches
Dot: Working over 2 tr, join next colour
with sl st around post of second tr, ch 3,
5 tr over same tr, rotate piece and work
6 tr over post of first tr; join with sl st to
first tr (3rd ch of beg ch-3). Fasten off
and weave in ends on WS of piece
Décor
CROCHET HOOK CASE

Use eye-popping colours to tailor make a hook
or pencil case for a special someone
4-ply 3.25mm Chart

★★ Intermediate
12
Yarn used
11
DMC Natura Just Cotton
1 ball in Salomé 03 (MC) 10
Small amounts in turquoise 49 (A), blue 83
(B), Lobelia 82 (C), Pistache 13 (D), crimson 9
61 (E), Blue Jeans 26 (F), Siena 41 (G),
Giroflee 85 (H), Prune 59 (I), Prussian 64 (J) 8
& coral 18 (K)
Available from
7
www.blacksheepwools.com
6
About the yarn
4-ply; 155m per 50g ball; 100% cotton 5
Hook used 4
3.25mm
3
Other supplies
2
tapestry needle
fabric for case back,
1
about 23x13cm
zip
sewing needle = treble crochet
= chain = slip stitch
sewing thread = slip stitch
Sizing Edging Working in Row 10, rep from * to *.

With MC, join to any corner of front piece Dot colour sequence:
Approximately 21.5x11.5cm and work an even round of dc around Row 2: A, B, C, D
edging, working 3 dc into each corner. Row 6: E, F, G
Fasten off. Row 10: H, I, J, K
Start crocheting
Add dots Assembly
Front With RS of Front facing, and following the Place the Front piece and fabric
With MC, chain 43. colour sequence for dots below, together with RS facing. Using needle
Row 1: Starting in 4th ch from hook work as follows. and thread, sew around side edges
(missed 3 ch counts as first st), tr Working into Row 2, *miss first 4 tr, dot, and bottom of case with a 1.5cm seam
across. Turn. 40 tr [miss 8 tr, dot] 3 times*. allowance – you can do this by hand or
Rows 2-12: 3 ch, tr across. Working in Row 6, miss first 8 tr, dot, using a sewing machine. Insert zip into
Fasten off and weave in all ends. [miss 8 tr, dot] twice. finished case.
Blanket
ROUNDABOUT
RIPLE
BLANKET
Blanket
This spectacular
Special stitches
carousel-inspired Beginning popcorn (Begpc): 3 ch, 4 tr
Join new in first st, remove hook from loop, insert
colours exactly throw features an hook in top of beg 3 ch, replace loop on
hook, yrh, draw tightly through loop and
where indicated impressive central st on hook
for neat colour motif, with bold Popcorn (pc): 5 tr in same st, remove
changes hook from loop, insert hook in first tr
colours in an made, replace loop on hook, yrh, draw
tightly through loop and st on hook
impressive spiral Raised half treble Front (RhtrF): Work
the half treble around the post of the
stitch inserting hook from front to back
to front again
Raised treble Front (RtrF): Work
the treble around the post of the stitch
inserting hook from front to back to
Aran 5.5mm front again
Raised triple treble Front (RttrF):
★★ Intermediate Work the triple treble around the post
of the stitch inserting hook from front
to back to front again
Yarn used Triple treble (ttr): Yrh 3 times, insert
Caron Simply Soft hook in indicated st, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw
2 skeins in Blue Mint 9608 (A) through 2 loops on hook] 4 times
1 skein each in Mango 9605 (B), Standing double crochet (standing
dc): Place slip knot on hook, insert
Limelight 9607 (C), Watermelon 9604 (D),
hook in indicated st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw
Chartreuse 9771 (E) & Persimmon 9754 (F)
through both loops on hook
Available from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
About the yarn missed st, 5 ch] 5 times, join with sl st

to top of begpc. Fasten off.
Aran; 288m per 170g skein; 100% acrylic Rnd 4: Join B with 1 sl st into both C &
D 5ch-sps at the same time, 3 ch, 2 tr
Tension in same sp, 1 RtrF around top of next
13 sts x 4 rows = 10cm measured over dc pc, *3 tr into next C & D 5ch-sps at the
same time, 1 RtrF around top of next pc;
rep from * around, join with sl st in top
Hook used
of beg 3 ch. 48 sts
5.5mm Rnd 5: 3 ch, tr around, join with sl st in top
of beg 3 ch. Fasten off.
Sizing Rnd 6: Join A with standing dc to last tr,
3 dc, 1 RttrF around top of pc directly
148cm diameter
below, *4 dc, 1 RttrF around top of pc
directly below; rep from * around, join
with sl st to first dc. 60 sts
Start crocheting Rnd 7: 1 ch, dc around, join with sl st to
first dc. Fasten off.
Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic At the end of next rnd, there will be 2 sts in
ring, 3 ch (counts as a tr now and each RttrF: 1 dc from Rnd 7 and 1 dc made
throughout), 11 tr, join with sl st in top in Rnd 8
of beg 3 ch. Fasten off. 12 tr Rnd 8: Join C with standing dc to any
Rnd 2: Join C with sl st to any st, 1 begpc RttrF, 7 ch, remove hook from loop, join
in same st as join, 5 ch, miss 1 st, [1 pc, D with sl st to standing dc, 1 begpc, [7
5 ch, miss 1 st] 5 times, join with sl st to ch in front of C, 1 dc in next RttrF, 7 ch,
top of begpc. Fasten off. 6 pc remove hook from loop, pick up C loop,
Rnd 3: Working in front of Rnd 2, join 1 pc in dc just made, 7 ch, 1 dc in next
D with sl st to any missed st, 1 begpc RttrF, 7 ch, remove hook from loop,
in same st as join, 5 ch, [1 pc in next pick up D loop, 1 pc in dc just made] 5
Melinda Miller
Blanket
times, 7 ch, dc in next RttrF, 7 ch, sl st
to begpc, pick up loop C, 1 pc in dc just
made, 7 ch, sl st to beg standing dc.
Fasten off. 12 pc
Rnd 9: Working behind Rnd 8 and only
into Rnd 7, join B with sl st to irst
missed dc after any pc, 3 ch, 1 tr in
same st as join, 1 tr, 2 tr in next st, 1 tr,
miss next dc (missed dc is always the
dc made in RttrF), *[2 tr in next st, 1 tr]
twice, miss next dc; rep from * around,
join with sl st to top of beg 3 ch. 72 sts
Rnd 10: 1 ch (does not count as a st now
and throughout), *6 htr, 1 RhtrF around
top of next pc; rep from * around, join
with sl st to irst htr. 84 sts
Rnd 11: 1 ch, 1 dc, *1 dc in next st and
front 7ch-sp at the same time, 2 dc,
1 dc in next st and back 7ch-sp at the
same time, 3 dc; rep from * around,
omitting last dc, join with sl st to irst
dc. Fasten off.
Rnd 12: Join A with sl st to any st, 1 ch, Rnd 21: Join B with sl st in same st as tr, 2 tr in next st; rep from * around, join
htr in each st around, join with sl st to end-of-rnd join, 3 ch, 9 tr, 2 tr in next with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. Fasten off.
irst htr. Fasten off. st, *10 tr, 2 tr in next st; rep from * 228 sts
Rnd 13: Join E with standing dc to any st around, join with sl st to top of beg 3 Rnd 31: Join A with standing dc in same st
above a pc, *11ch, sl st in 9th ch from ch. 144 dc as end-of-rnd join, *1 RttrF around next
hook, 3 ch, miss 6 sts, 1 dc; rep from * Rnd 22: 3 ch, 10 tr, 2 tr in next st, *11 tr, RttrF, 19 dc; rep from * around omitting
around, omitting last dc, join with sl st 2 tr in next st; rep from * around, join last dc, join with sl st to irst dc. 240 sts
to irst dc. 12 dc, 12 8ch-loops with sl st to top of beg 3 ch. Fasten off. Rnd 32: As Rnd 24.
Rnd 14: Sl st across next 3 chs and into 156 tr Rnd 33: Join F with sl st to any dc, *3 ch
irst 8ch-loop, [3 ch, 8 tr, 3 ch, 9 tr] in Rnd 23: Join A with standing dc in same (counts as tr), 1 tr, 2 htr, 1 dc, 2 sl st; rep
irst 8ch-loop, [9 tr, 3 ch, 9 tr] in each st as end-of-rnd join, *1 RttrF around from * around placing last sl st in same
8ch-loop around, join with sl st to beg Rnd 19 dc made in top of petal directly st as beg sl st.
3 ch. Fasten off. 12 petals below, 13 dc; rep from * around, Rnd 34: Sl st up irst 3 ch, *[3 ch, 1 tr]
Work sts of next rnd behind sts from Rnd 14 omitting last dc, join with sl st to irst in top of same 3 ch, 5 tr, sl st in top of
and only into sts missed in Rnd 13. dc. 168 sts next 3 ch (end of short row); rep from *
Rnd 15: Join F with sl st to irst missed st Rnd 24: 1 ch, dc around, join. Fasten off. around placing last sl st in top of beg 3
after any dc, [3 ch, 1 tr] in irst st, *4 tr, Rnd 25: Join C with sl st in next st after ch of prev rnd. 280 sts
[2 tr in next st] twice; rep from * around end-of-rnd join, 3 ch, 12 tr, 2 tr in next Rnd 35: Sl st up irst 3 ch, *3 ch, tr to end
omitting last 2 tr, join with sl st to top of st, *13 tr, 2 tr in next st; rep from * of short row, sl st in top of next 3 ch; rep
beg 3 ch. 96 tr around, join with sl st in top of beg from * around placing last sl st in top of
Rnd 16: [3 ch, 1 tr] in irst st, 7 tr, *2 tr 3 ch. 180 tr beg 3 ch of prev rnd.
in next st, 7 tr; rep from * around, join Rnd 26: 3 ch, 13 tr, 2 tr in next st, *14 tr, Rnd 36 (Increase): Sl st up irst 3 ch, *[3
with sl st to top of beg 3 ch. 108 tr 2 tr in next st; rep from * around, join ch, 1 tr] in top of same 3 ch, tr to end of
Rnd 17: [3 ch, 1 tr] in irst st, 8 tr, *2 tr with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. Fasten off. short row, sl st in top of next 3 ch; rep
in next st, 8 tr; rep from * around, join 192 tr from * around placing last sl st in top of
with sl st to top of beg 3 ch. 120 tr Rnd 27: Join A with standing dc in same beg 3 ch of prev rnd. 40 sts inc’d
Rnd 18: [3 ch, 1 tr] in irst st, 9 tr, *2 tr st as end-of-rnd join, *1 RttrF around Rep rnds 35-36 eleven times in the following
in next st, 9 tr; rep from * around, join next RttrF, 16 dc; rep from * around colour sequence. When joining a new
with sl st to top of beg 3 ch. 132 tr omitting last dc, join with sl st to irst colour, join with sl st to top of beg 3 ch
Rnd 19: Join A with standing dc to any dc. 204 sts from prev rnd.
3ch-sp from Rnd 14 (top of petal) and Rnd 28: As Rnd 24. Fasten off. Rnd 37 and every 5th rnd with A.
the tr directly behind it at the same Rnd 29: Join D with sl st in next st after Rnds 38–41 with E.
time, 10 dc, *1 dc in next 3ch-sp and end-of-rnd join, 3 ch, 15 tr, 2 tr in next Rnds 43–46 with B.
tr behind at the same time, 10 dc; rep st, *16 tr, 2 tr in next st; rep from * Rnds 48–51 with C.
from * around, join with sl st to irst dc. around, join with sl st in top of beg 3 Rnds 53–56 with D.
Rnd 20: 1 ch, dc around, join with sl st ch. 216 sts Rnds 57-58 with A.
to irst dc. Fasten off. Rnd 30: 3 ch, 16 tr, 2 tr in next st, *17 Weave in all ends, block as desired.
Baby
BABY
BRIGHT
HAT
This adorable quick hat
for little ones has cute
earflaps and a lovely
bright pompom
to finish
Chunky 5mm
★ ★ Take your time
Yarn used
King Cole Big Value Chunky
1 ball each in Petrol 552 (A), Mango 1746
(B), Rosehip 1749(C), purple 3105(D),
Fjord 1971(E) & Wine 545 (F)
Available from
About the yarn

Chunky; 152m per 100g; 100% acrylic
Tension
11 sts x 8 rows = 10cm over htr
Hook used
5mm
Other supplies
tapestry needle
pompom maker
Sizing
Newborn (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12
Special abbreviations months, 12-24 months, 2-3 years)
Rdc: reverse double crochet Finished circumference: 34.5 (35.5, 38,
40.5, 43, 45.5) cm
Baby
Start crocheting Rnd 8: With D, rep Rnd 6. SIZES 12-24 MONTHS
Rnd 9: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off D. (2-3 YEARS) ONLY:
Hat is worked in joined rounds with right Rnd 10: With E, rep Rnd 6.
side always facing and beginning at Fasten off E. Right Earflap
the top of the hat. Earflaps are worked Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 4 sts
back and forth in rows, beginning over a Right Earflap following back seam, join E with sl st in
section of the last round of the hat. Unless Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 3 (4, 4) next st, 2 ch, htr in next 9 sts. Turn. 10 sts
otherwise stated, join each round with sl sts following back seam, join E with sl st Rows 2-3 (2-4): 2 ch, miss first st, htr
st to beg ch. in next st, 2 ch, 7 (8, 8) ht. Turn. across. Turn.
8 (9, 9) sts Row 4 (5): 2 ch, miss first st, 8 htr. Turn.
Rnd 1 (RS): With A, working into magic Row 2: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. 9 sts
ring, 2 ch (counts as first htr here and Row 3: 2 ch, miss first st, 6 (7, 7) htr. Row 5 (6): 2 ch, miss first st, 7 htr. Turn.
throughout), 8 htr, pull tail to close ring. 7 (8, 8) htr 8 sts
9 sts Row 4: 2 ch, miss first st, 6 (6, 6) htr. Row 6 (7): 2 ch, miss first st, 5 htr,
Rnd 2: 2 ch, htr in same st, 2 htr in each st 6 (7, 7) htr miss next st, sl st. Fasten off.
around. 18 sts Row 5: 2 ch, miss first st, 3 (4, 4) htr,
Rnd 3: 2 ch, htr in same st, 1 htr, [2 htr in miss next st, sl st. Fasten off. Left Earflap
next st, 1 htr] around. 27 sts Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 19 (26)
Rnd 4: 2 ch, htr in same st, 2 htr in Left Earflap sts following Right Earflap, join E with sl st
next 2 sts, [2 htr in next st, 2 htr] Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 18 (18, in next st, 2 ch, 9 htr. Turn. 10 sts
around. 36 sts 21) sts following Right Earflap, join E with Rows 2-6 (7): Work same as rows
sl st in next st, 2 ch, 7 (8, 8) htr. Turn. 2-6 (7) of Right Earflap. Fasten off.
SIZE NEWBORN ONLY: 8 (9, 9) sts
Rnd 5: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off A. Rows 2-5: Work same as rows 2-5 of ALL SIZES:
Rnd 6: Join B with sl st in same st as Right Earflap. Fasten off.
joining, 2 ch, htr around. Finishing
Fasten off B. SIZE 12-24 MONTHS ONLY: With RS facing, join F with sl st in back
Rnd 7: With C, rep Rnd 6. Rnd 5: 2 ch, htr in same st , 3 htr, [2 htr in seam, 1 ch, rdc in each st around, join
Fasten off C. next st, 3 htr] around. 45 sts with sl st in beg ch. Fasten off. With F,
Rnd 8: With D, rep Rnd 6. Rnd 6: 2 ch, htr in same st, 21 htr, 2 htr in make a medium-size pompom and tie
Fasten off D. next st, htr to end. Fasten off A. 47 sts pompom to top of hat. Weave in ends.
Rnd 9: With E, rep Rnd 6. Fasten off E. Rnd 7: Join B with sl st in same st as
joining, 2 ch, htr around. Ties (make 2)
Right Earflap Fasten off B. With F, work foundation double crochet
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 3 sts Rnd 8: With C, rep Rnd 7. until Tie is desired length. Fasten off,
following back seam, join E with sl st in Fasten off C. leaving a long tail. Use tail to sew tie to tip
next st, 2 ch, 7 htr. Turn. 8 sts Rnd 9: With D, rep Rnd 7. of one Earflap.
Row 2: 2 ch, 8 htr. Turn. Rnd 10: 2 ch, htr around.
Row 3: 2 ch, miss next st, 6 htr. Turn. 7 htr Fasten off D.
Row 4: 2 ch, miss next st, 5 htr. Turn. 6 htr Rnd 11: With E, rep Rnd 7.
Row 5: 2 ch, miss next st, 3 htr, miss Rnd 12: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off E.
next st, sl st. Fasten off.
SIZE 2-3 YEARS ONLY:
Left Earflap Rnd 5: 2 ch, htr in same st, 3 htr [2 htr in
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 14 sts next st, 3 htr] around. 45 htr
following Right Earflap, join E with sl st in Rnd 6: 2 ch, htr in same st, 9 htr, [2 htr in
next st, 2 ch, 7 htr. Turn. 8 sts next st, 9 htr] to last 5 sts, 2 htr in next st,
Rows 2-5: Work as rows 2-5 of Right 4 htr. 50 htr
Earflap. Fasten off. Rnd 7: Join B with sl st in same st as
joining, 2 ch, htr around.
SIZE 0-3 (3-6, 6-12) MONTHS ONLY: Fasten off B.
Rnd 5: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 8 (5, 3) htr, [2 Rnd 8: With C, rep Rnd 7.
htr in next st, 8 (5, 3) htr] around. 40 (42, Rnd 9: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off C. About the book
45) sts Rnd 10: With D, rep Rnd 7. Baby Brights
by Kathleen McCafferty,
Rnd 6: Join B with sl st in same st as Rnd 11: 2 ch htr in each st around; .
published by Lark (£16.99,
joining, 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off D. Rnd 12: With E,
available from
Fasten off B. rep Rnd 7.
www.thegmcgroup
Rnd 7: With C, rep Rnd 6. Rnd 13: Continuing with E, ch 2, htr in .com
Fasten off C. each st around. Fasten off E.
Accessory
LAST-
MINUTE
GIFT
IDEA
Highland
Kate Rowell
Accessory
WINTER WARMER SCARF

A simple stitch pattern is repeated to make an impressive
infinity scarf with just one ball of yarn!
DK 4.5mm Meadow
★ Quick & easy
Yarn used
Stylecraft Batik Swirl
1 ball in Highland 3735 or 1 ball in
Meadow 3736
Available from
www.deramores.com
About the yarn

DK; 550m per 200g cake;
80% premium acrylic,
20% wool
Tension
6 V-sts x 8 rows = 10cm
Hook used
4.5mm
Sizing
Finished scarf is 2 ch, 1 V-st in next ch; rep from * Yarn ideas
approximately 22x200cm to last 2 sts, miss 1 ch, 1 tr. Turn.
12 V-sts, 2 tr
Row 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr now
Start crocheting and throughout), *1 V-st in 1ch-sp of
next V-st; rep from * to last tr, 1 tr in
Chain 40. top of first tr. Turn.
Row 1: Starting in 5th chain from Rep Row 2 until yarn runs out Forest Hedgerow
hook (missed sts count as first (approximately 160 rows).
missed ch and first tr),1 V-st, *miss Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
ends together.
Special stitches Finishing

V stitch (V-st): Work [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] Holding ends of scarf together, whip stitch
into indicated st or sp Purple Mist Stargazer
across to join.
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Lucia Dunn
Try something new this month with the fabulous
Log Cabin square in Part 9 of our 2018 CAL
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e’re reinventing the garland square Inspired by quilts clarity, preserving the identity of the block
W this month with shades that call to

mind forests, fields and green grass!
Before we start the Green Garland, have a
We’ve taken inspiration from the quilting
world for our squares this month, in
particular the Log Cabin Square. The design
within the design of the blanket.
I read an article recently published by the

go at the Log Cabin square that is based on is much older than you think! Examples University of Glasgow about how any craft
the traditional quilting pattern. have been found on an English quilt from is uniquely good for you because improves
1830 and even on Egyptian mummies. wellbeing and offers a creativity that’s
Share your progress images online, and do been ‘stifled’ in the modern world, so our
tag us in any images you post so we can Our square has a traditional red centre, blanket is made with uplifting bright colours
find you and say hello! If you want to talk representing the cabin’s hearth and the and different designs to challenge you and
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Crochet-along
Start crocheting Block 2 Block 6

Row 1: Join B to top-left edge of Block 1, Row 1: Join F to top-left edge of Block 5,
rotate Block 1 clockwise to work along rotate piece clockwise to work along the
left edge (follow arrows on chart now and edges of blocks 5, 2 and 3, 1 ch, 5 dc
throughout), 1 ch, 5 dc. Turn. 5 sts across Block 5, 5 dc across Block 2, 5 dc
Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 5 dc. Turn. Fasten off. across Block 3. Turn. 15 sts
Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 15 dc. Turn. Fasten off.
Block 3
Row 1: Join C to top-left edge of Block 2, Block 7
rotate piece clockwise to work along Row 1: Join G to top-left edge of Block 6,
edges of Blocks 1 and 2, 1 ch, 5 dc across rotate piece clockwise to work along the
Block 2, 5 dc across Block 1. Turn. 10 sts edges of Blocks 6, 3 and 4, 1 ch, 5 dc
Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 10 dc. Turn. Fasten off. across Block 6, 10 dc across Block 3, 5 dc
across Block 4. Turn. 20 sts
Block 4 Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 20 dc. Turn. Fasten off.
Row 1: Join D to top-left edge of Block 3,
Log Cabin rotate piece clockwise to work along the Block 8
Based on a traditional quilting pattern, the edges of Blocks 3 and 1, 1 ch, 5 dc across Row 1: Join H to top-left edge of Block 7,
Log Cabin square can continue to grow as Block 3, 5 dc across Block 1. Turn. 10 sts rotate piece clockwise to work along the
much as you choose if you wanted to make Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 10 dc. Turn. Fasten off. edges of Blocks 7, 4 and 5, 1 ch, 5 dc
a blanket using the technique! across Block 7, 10 dc across Block 4, 5 dc
Block 5 across Block 5. Turn. 20 sts
Yarn used Row 1: Join E to top-left edge of Block 4, Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 20 dc. Turn. Fasten off.
A: Lipstick, 2 strands held together rotate piece clockwise to work along the
B: Bright Pink, 2 strands held together edges of Blocks 4, 1 and 2, 1 ch, 5 dc Block 9
C: Fuchsia Purple, 2 strands held together across Block 4, 5 dc across Block 1, 5 dc Row 1: Join I to top-left edge of
D: Fondant, 2 strands held together across Block 2. Turn. 15 sts Block 8, rotate piece clockwise to work
E: Shrimp, 2 strands held together Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 15 dc. Turn. Fasten off. along the edges of Blocks 8, 5 and 6, 1
F: Magenta, 2 strands held together ch, 5 dc across Block 8, 15 dc across
G: Plum, 2 strands held together
H: Emperor, 2 strands held together
I: Empire, 2 strands held together
Hooks
6mm, 7mm
Refer to the chart as each ‘block’ is

assigned a number. Each square of the
chart represents one stitch. The arrows
indicate the side on which the next Block
begins. Don’t turn after the 5th row of
each block.
Block 1
With A and larger hook, chain 6.
across. Turn. 5 sts
Rows 2-5: 1 ch (does not count as a st
now and throughout entire log cabin
square), dc across. Turn.
Fasten off.
Special stitches
Bobble (bbl): [Yrh, insert hook into
st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops]
5 times into same stitch, yrh, draw
through all 6 loops on hook Block number A B C D E F G H I Where to beg
next block
Crochet-along
Block 5, 5 dc across Block 6.

Turn. 25 sts
Rows 2-5: 1 ch, 25 dc. Turn. DK 4, 5, 6, 7mm
Fasten off.
★★ Try something new
Edging
Rnd 1: Join B with smaller Yarn used
hook to right-bottom corner
of square, 1 ch (does not Stylecraft Special DK
count as a st now and 3 balls in Mustard 1823
throughout), beg in same st 2 balls each in Fuchsia Purple 1827,
as join,*evenly space 23 dc magenta 1084, Shrimp 1132, Grass
along row edge, rotate to work across Edging Green 1821, Sage 1725, Bright Pink 1435,
next side**, 3 dc in first st; rep from* Join CC3 held double with 6mm hook to Emperor 1425
around to beg, ending at **, 2 dc in same right-bottom corner, 1 ch (does not count 1 ball each in Plum 1061, Fondant 1241,
st as beg dc, sl st to beg dc to join. 104 dc as a st), beg in same st as join, *evenly Pistachio 1822, Empire 1829, Petrol 1708,
Rnd 2: 1 ch, beg in same st as join, *25 dc, space 25 dc along row edge, rotate to work Lipstick 1246, cream 1005
[2 dc, pm, 1 dc] in corner st; rep from * across next side, [2 dc, pm, 1 dc] in first st, Stylecraft Special Aran
around. Sl st to beg dc to join. 112 dc 25 dc**, [2 dc, pm, 1 dc] in last st, rotate 1 ball in Lipstick 1246
to work across next side; rep from * once, Note: Based on the designer’s
ending at **, 2 dc in same st as beg dc, pm tension, 98g of Fondant 1241 and
in last st, sl st to beg dc to join. 112 dc 96g of Empire 1829 were used
Fasten off. Weave in ends. in this blanket. If you are unsure
of how loose your tension is, we
Flower Appliqué recommend purchasing additional
(make 9: 3 each in CC1, CC2 & CC3) balls of these shades
With CC4 and 4mm hook, chain 4. Join with About the yarn
sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Working into ring, 3 ch (counts as Stylecraft Special DK
first tr), 11 tr, join with sl st in top of beg 3 DK; 295m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic
ch. 12 sts Stylecraft Special Aran
Fasten off. Aran; 196m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic
Rnd 2: Join CC to any tr, 1 ch (does not
Hooks used
count as a st), [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 bbl, 3 ch] 6
Green Garland times, join with sl st to beg dc. 6 bbl 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm
Decorate a basic square with a circle Fasten off.
Tension
of pretty little flowers in a garland
motif, this time using tonal greens and Making up 11 sts x 12 rows = 10cm measured over
complementary shades. Arrange all nine flowers in a circle on RS of dc with 2 strands of DK using
square using photo as a guide, sew each largest hook
Yarn used onto square by whip-stitching along the
MC: Magenta, 2 strands held together tops of Rnd 1 (CC4) of Flowers and through
Other supplies
CC1: Pistachio, one strand the square. stitch markers, wool needle, scissors,
CC2: Sage, one strand row counter (optional)
CC3: Grass Green, one strand
CC4: Mustard, one strand Sizing
Individual squares: Approximately
Hooks 25cm square
4mm, 6mm, 7mm Finished blanket: Approximately
180x115cm
Base Square
With MC and 7mm hook, chain 28.
across. Turn. 27 dc
Rows 2-29: 1 ch (does not count as a st), Turn to page 34 to never miss
dc across. Turn. another issue and pick up issues
Fasten off. 27-34 (parts 1-8) at
www.moremags.com
Décor
FOXY
CUSHION
This fun cushion would make a great addition
to any little one’s room
Designed by Zooeyzo
Décor
Super chunky 10mm across to last 2 sts, [2 dc in next st] twice. in the next st after the end of Row 11a.
Turn. 35 sts Row 11b: 1 ch, 7 dc, 2 dc in next st. Turn.
★★ Intermediate Row 21: Rep Row 20. 39 sts 9 sts
Rows 22-25: Rep Row 3. 47 sts Row 12b: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 6 dc,
Rows 26-27: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 9 sts
Yarn used Fasten off, and re-join MC at 10th st Row 13b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 7 dc. Turn. 8 sts
Hoooked RibbonXL counted in from right-hand side on Row 27. Row 14b: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 5 dc,
2 skeins in Caramel Brown (MC) Row 28: 1 ch, 29 dc. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 8 sts
1 skein in Optic White (CC) Rows 29-30: 1 ch, 29 dc. Turn. Row 15b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 5 dc, 2 dc in next
Small amount in black Work over these 29 sts only. st. Turn. 8 sts
Available from www.hoooked.co.uk Row 31: 1 ch, dc2tog, dc to last 2 sts, Rows 16b-17b: Rep rows 14a-15a.
dc2tog. Turn. 27 sts Row 18b: 1 ch, 8 dc. Turn.
Row 32: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 19b: Rep Row 15b.
About the yarn
Row 33: Rep Row 31. 25 sts Row 20b: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] twice, 4 dc,
Super chunky; 120m per 250g; Row 34: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 9 sts
100% recycled fibre Rows 35-37: Rep Row 31. 19 sts Row 21b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 5 dc, [2 dc in next
Fasten off st] twice. Turn. 10 sts
Tension Row 22b: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc,
Muzzle dc2tog. Turn. 10 sts
7 dc = 10cm
With CC, chain 6. Row 23b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 7 dc, 2 dc in next
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc st. Turn. 10 sts
Hook used in next st, dc across to last st, 2 dc in next Rows 24b-25b: Rep rows 22b-23b.
10mm st. Turn. 7 sts Rows 26b-27b: 1 ch, 10 dc. Turn.
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 28b: 1 ch, 1 sl st, 9 dc.
Other supplies Row 3: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, dc across to Fasten off.
last st, 2 dc in next st. 9 sts
tapestry needle Row 4: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Ears (make 2)
cushion stuffing Row 5: Rep row 3. 11 sts Rnd 1: With MC, working into magic ring,
Rows 6-7: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. 6 dc. 6 sts
Sizing Rows 8-10: Rep Row 3. 17 sts Rnd 2: Dc around.
Approximately 50x42cm Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 8 sts
Short Rows Rnd 4: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 10 sts
Row 11a: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc. Turn. Rnd 5: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 12 sts
9 sts Rnd 6: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 4 times. 16 sts
Start crocheting Row 12a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 6 dc, 2 dc in next Rnd 7: [7 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 18 sts
st. Turn. 9 sts Fasten off.
1 ch does not count as st unless stated. Row 13a: 1 ch, 7 dc, dc2tog. Turn. 8 sts
The Ears and Nose are worked in the Row 14a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 5 dc, 2 dc in next Nose
amigurimi style in a spiral without joining. st. Turn. 8 sts Rnd 1: With black, working into magic ring,
Row 15a: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 5 dc, 6 dc. 6 sts
Head (make 2) dc2tog. Turn. 8 sts Rnd 2: 2 dc in next st around. 12 sts
With MC, chain 6. Rows 16a-17a: Rep rows 14a-15a. Rnd 3: 81 dc, [1 dc, 1 htr] in next st; rep
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc Row 18a: 1 ch, 8 dc. Turn. from * once more, 3 dc, [2 dc, 1 htr] in
in next st, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st. Turn. 7 sts Row 19a: Rep Row 15a. next st, 3 dc, [1 dc, 2 htr] in next st.
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 20a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 4 dc, [2dc in next Fasten off.
Row 3: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, dc across to st] twice. Turn. 9 sts
last st, 2 dc in next st. Turn. 9 sts Row 21a: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] twice, 5 dc, Making up
Row 4: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 10 sts Beginning at top, crochet Head pieces
Row 5: Rep Row 3. 11 sts Row 22a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 7 dc, 2 dc in next together with dc. At corners, work 2 dc in
Rows 6-7: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. st. Turn. 10 sts the same st. Stuff cushion evenly before
Rows 8-12: Rep rows 3-7. 21 sts Row 23a: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc, you reach the end. Complete crocheting
Row 13: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. 10 sts and fasten off. With CC and tapestry
Rows 14-17: Rep Row 3. 29 sts Rows 24a-25a: Rep rows 22a-23a. needle, attach Muzzle to front. With MC
Row 18: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Rows 26a-27a: 1 ch, 10 dc. Turn. and tapestry needle, attach Ears to top of
Row 19: Rep Row 3. 31 sts Row 28a: 1 ch, 9 dc, 1 sl st. cushion. Attach nose to front of Muzzle.
Row 20: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] twice, dc Fasten off. Return to Row 11 and re-join CC With CC, embroider 2 eyes to front.
How to…
Madeline Revier
How to…
STITCH MASTERCLASS
UIN
Foundation Double
HAR LEQ Crochet (fdc)
STITCH
Make a slip knot on your hook and
chain 2. Insert hook into second ch
from hook. Yrh and pull through (two
loops on hook).
We’re learning a new DK 4mm 2

advanced stitch
★ ★ ★ Looking for a challenge Yrh and pull through one loop – this
pattern this month by makes the loop in which you’ll work
the next stitch (two loops on hook).
combining rows of Yarn used
shells and clusters Yarn used
Rowan Softyak DK
4 balls in Lea 236 (MC)
1 ball each in cream 230 (CC1) 3
& Lawn 241 (CC2)
S
imilar to the Catherine Wheel and
Available from Yrh hook and pull through both loops
Starburst stitches, the Harlequin on hook (one loop on hook).
stitch is composed of alternating www.smdknitting.com
rows of shells and clusters, stacked
to make a diamond effect. While shells About the yarn
and clusters of treble crochets would DK; 135m per 50g ball; 76% cotton,
normally make a rounded pattern, 15% yak, 9% nylon
using double treble crochets gives a
4
sharper, argyle effect, resulting in a
Tension
more ‘square’ pattern that works well To start the next st, insert the hook into
on the edges of accessories for men 20 sts x 16 rows = 10cm measured over dc the loop you made in Step 2.
and women. Take a look at our step-by- 20 sts x 8 rows = 10cm measured over
step guide to the elements that come stitch pattern
together to make this stitch, and then be
sure to have a go at the Harlequin hat Hook used
and scarf accessory set.
4mm
5
There are a lot of steps in this stitch, but
don’t be put off. Try the scarf first to get
Sizing Yrh and pull through one loop.
a feel for what to do. Scarf: 16.5cm wide by 160cm long,
plus 30cm fringe
Hat: 53-54cm circumference, 20cm height
Turn over to Start crocheting 6

see the list Each shell is worked into the ‘eye’ of the Rep steps 4-6 across until you
of special cluster below (formed by the first 1 ch reach required size or required
abbreviations! worked after the dtr7tog), rather than into number of stitches.
the top of the cluster stitch itself.
How to…
Harlequin stitch Row 2 – Clusters
Worked over a multiple of 8 sts + 1 over four rows.
Row 1 – Shells
The second row begins and ends with

1 2 a partial cluster. 3 ch, miss 1, work
dtr3tog (See Special Abbreviations).
On first row of Harlequin stitch, 1 ch, In same st, work 6 more dtr. 7 sts
miss 1, *miss 3 sts, 1 dtr in 4th st.
3 4 3 ch, 1 dc in next st to complete

partial cluster.
Complete first shell by missing 3, 1 dc in If changing colour between rows, change
next st. Rep from * to end of row. to next colour before completing final dc
of Row 1. Turn.
Special abbreviations Scarf

Invisible Colour Change (ICC): To
change colours, use new yarn for the
Chain 6. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. 3
last yrh of the last st of row/rnd. Drop old
yarn and use new yarn for turning chain Row 1: With MC, 33 fdc.
Row 2: 4 ch (counts as first dtr now and 3 ch, dtr7tog (see Special Abbreviations),
Double treble 3 together (dtr3tog):
working over the valley in Row 1 as
{Yrh twice, insert hook into next st, yrh, throughout), dtr across. Turn. 33 sts
shown, finishing with 3 ch, 1 dc.
pul, [yrh, draw through 2 loops] twice} Row 3: 1 ch (counts as first dc now and
3 times, yrh, draw through all 4 loops throughout), dc across. Turn.
on hook Row 4: 1 ch, [1 Shell, 1 dc] 4 times. ICC to
Double treble 4 together (dtr4tog): CC1. Fasten off MC. Turn.
{Yrh twice, insert hook into next st, yrh, Row 5: With CC1, 3 ch, 1 dtr3tog, 3 ch, 1 dc,
pul, [yrh draw through 2 loops] twice}
[3 ch, 1 dtr7tog, 3 ch, 1 dc] 3 times, 3 ch,
4 times, yrh, draw through all 5 loops
1 dtr4tog. Turn.
on hook
7 double treble shell (Shell): Miss 3 Row 6: 3 ch, 3 dtr in first st, miss 3ch-sp,
sts (or next 3ch-sp), 7 dtr in next st, miss 1 dc, [1 Shell, 1 dc] 3 times, miss last 4
3 sts (or next 3ch-sp) 3ch-sp, 3 dtr in next st, 1 dtr in top of beg
Double treble 7 together (dtr7tog: 3 ch. ICC to CC2. Turn. Rep Row 4 to last 4 sts, and work dtr4tog
{Yrh twice, insert hook into next st, yrh, Row 7: With CC2, 1 ch, [3 ch, 1 dtr7tog, (see Special Abbreviations). Turn.
pul, [yrh draw through 2 loops] twice} 3 ch, 1 dc] 4 times. Turn.
7 times, yrh, draw through all 8 loops Row 8: As Row 4. Fasten off CC2.
on hook Row 9-10: With CC1, rep rows 5-6. Row 116-123: Repeat rows 4-11, working
Foundation double crochet (fdc): At the end of Row 10, ICC to MC. in given colour pattern.
2 ch, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook,
Fasten off CC1. Row 124: 1 ch, dc across (working 3 dc in
*yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 1 loop on
Row 11: With MC, as Row 7. each 3ch-sp and 1 dc in each dtr7tog).
hook (ch made), yrh, daw through 2
loops on hook (dc made)**, insert hook Row 12-115: Continuing in MC, rep rows Turn. 33 sts
in last ch made; rep from * for number 4-7 twenty-six times without Row 125: 4 ch, dtr across. Turn.
of sts required, ending last rep at ** changing colour. Row 126: 1 ch, dc across. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
How to…
Fringe Row 3 – Shells

With MC, cut 66x30cm lengths.
Join one piece of fringe to each st of the
first and last rows of scarf as follows:
Fold each piece in half, forming a loose
loop. Insert hook into st and pull loop
through. Pull both loose ends of fringe
through loop.
1 2
Hat The third row begins with a half-shell. Miss 3 sts, 1 dc. This completes the
3 ch, work 3dtr into the ‘eye’ of the row half-shell.
Do not turn your work at the end of the
below (see image).
round, join with a sl st to first st of rnd.
Rnd 1: With MC, and working into a magic
ring, 4 ch (counts as first dtr now and
throughout, 15 dtr, join. 16 sts
Rnd 2: 4 ch, 1 dtr in first st, [2 dtr in next st]
15 times, join. 32 sts
Rnd 3: 4 ch, 2 dtr in next st, [1 dtr, 2 dtr in
next st] 15 times, join. 48 sts
Rnd 4: 4 ch, 1 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [2 dtr, 3 4
2 dtr in next st] 15 times, join. 64 sts
Rnd 5: 4 ch, 2 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [3 dtr, Again, working into the ‘eye’ of the row Miss 3, work 3 dtr in the ‘eye’ below, 1
2 dtr in next st] 15 times, join. 80 sts below, 7 dtr, miss 3, 1 dc. Rep rows 2 dtr in turning chain of below. Turn.
Rnd 6: 4 ch, 3 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [4 dtr, and 3 to the last 6 sts.
Rnd 7: 4 ch, 4 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [5 dtr,
Rnd 8: 1 ch (counts as first dc now and Row 4 – Clusters
throughout), dc across, join.
Rnd 9: 1 ch, [1 Shell, 1 dc] 13 times, 1 Shell,
join, 4 sl st across first 4 dtr to move start
of rnd to peak of first Shell. ICC to CC1.
Fasten off MC.
Rnd 10: With CC1, 1 ch, [3 ch, 1 dtr7tog,
3 ch, 1 dc] 13 times, 3 ch, 1 dtr7tog,
3 ch, join.
Rnd 11: 1 ch, [1 Shell, 1 dc] 13 times, 1 Shell,
join, 4 sl st across first 4 dtr to move start 1
of rnd to peak of first Shell. ICC to CC2.
Fasten off CC1. Rnds 10-11 establish patt. The fourth row is composed of full
Rnd 12-15: Work 1 patt rep in each of CC2, clusters. 1 ch, miss 1, 3 ch, dtr7tog
CC1. ICC to MC at end of Rnd 15. Fasten over valley of row below, as shown.
off CC1. Complete with 3 ch, 1 dc.
Rnd 16: With MC, as Rnd 10.
Rnd 17: 1 ch, dc across (working 3 dc in
each 3ch-sp and 1 dc in each dtr7tog).
Join. 112 sts
Rnd 18: 4 ch, dtr across, join.
Rnd 19: 1 ch, dc across, join.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Rep Step 1 as needed until end.
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This adorable little elephant from Red

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The book club
Crochet with String, by Jemima

Schlee, £5.99, GMC
Each month, we’re expanding our literary horizons with a new yarn classic – this
month it’s about being resourceful, turning string into exciting makes for the home
e all have a special yarn that
W we’ve been eyeing up, waiting

for a reason to buy it. Sometimes
they can be expensive and it’s hard
to justify the cost. Jemima Schlee’s
latest offering is the perfect solution for
when the purse strings just won’t stretch
far enough and demonstrates how easy
it is to turn a humble ball of string into
an array of exciting makes for your
home. Projects include everything
from pot holders to storage boxes and
tealight holders.
Crochet with String is a collection of nine

projects specially designed to transform
an everyday mundane item into something
useful for your home. Each pattern includes
bright photography that perfectly captures
Turn over to make
each project in use, as well as providing if you’re new to crochet, you’ll benefit from Jemima’s Giant Pouffe
example images using alternative colours the step-by-step tutorials for basic stitches
to show you how they can be transformed and techniques which will help get you set
to suit your individual style. Each pattern up. Other helpful bits of information include
also includes easy-to-follow step-by-step basic crochet abbreviations and conversions
photography to accompany and guide you between UK and US terminology.
through the written instructions.
Each individual project also includes helpful
This book is filled with plenty of helpful information for you to be able to complete
advice to help you work through its your chosen make. Offering a list of required
projects. The end of the book contains supplies and size guides, you’ll be able to
a section all about working with string equip yourself with all the tools necessary
which is great if you’ve never used this as before getting going, ensuring you can
a crochet material before. Offering advice crochet without any unwanted interruption.
on the different types available and how You’ll also find tip boxes on several of the
best to handle it, this guide is great to read projects, offering specific advice for your
before picking up your hook. As well as this, chosen design.
The book club
This pouffe
can be made using strips
of old fabric. Torn edges
would give the pieces a
lovely, soft, worn-looking
finish, and is a great way
to recycle old
bed linen
You may need

to tweak the
joining stitches
until they
look even
The book club
Giant
Pouffe
More rigid than the Start crocheting through to the front of the work. This forms
the first two stitches.
crochet surface might Top
suggest, this pouffe With CC1, chain 5, sl st to first ch to make Continue to work in this way until you
a ring. have completed three quarters of the
makes a great footstool, Rnd 1: Working into ring, 2 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch] 10 circumference. Stuff the pouffe through the
times, join to first 2 ch with sl st. 20 sts gap in the join, filling it as firmly as possible.
seat or coffee table Rnd 2: 1 ch, dc to end. Close the stuffing gap.
Rnd 3: 2 ch, 1 tr into stitch at base of 2 ch, *2
tr into next st; rep from * to end of round. To finish off, hook the rope end through to
40 sts the front between the two halves. Tie a tight
Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc to end. double knot, trim the tail end to about 15cm
Super chunky 8mm
Rnd 5: 1 ch, *1 tr, 2 tr into next st; rep from * and push it firmly back through to the inside
to end of round. 60 sts of the work.
★ Beginner Friendly Rnd 6-9: 1 ch, dc to end.
Fasten off leaving tail of 30cm.
Yarn used
Cotton Magicians’ Rope (1cm in diameter)
Bottom
With CC2, work as rows 1-9 of Top.
Need an alternative?
200m in Sage Green (CC1), 200m in Fasten off leaving a tail of 6m. Hoooked Zpagetti
Olive (CC2)
See our yarn alternatives! Making up
Place the two halves, WS together and
Hook used start to join. Starting with the long tail end
8mm of CC2, push the hook through the top of
a stitch along the edge of Bottom working
from front to back. Wrap the rope around Fir Green Chic Mint
Other supplies
the hook and draw the whole tail through. DMC Natura XL
stuffing (2 small duvets)
Now insert the hook through the stitch
Sizing above in Top, working from back to front,
Approximately 60x30cm wrap with the rope and pull through to
the back of the work. Now insert the hook
from back to front in the next stitch in Top.
This pouffe is made in two halves and Wrap the rope around the hook and pull the 07 81
joined together when stuffed. This pattern is whole tail through to the back. Insert the
Available from
worked in the round. Join each round with hook from front to back of the next stitch
www.lovecrochet.com
sl st in top of beg ch. on Bottom, wrap with the rope and pull it
Toy
PIPA
THE PANDA
This cute companion can be made in no time, and is a great
choice if you want to try amigurumi for the first time
Designed by Threaders by Crafter’s Companion
Toy
Rnd 12: 1 dc2tog, 40 dc. 41 sts
DK 3mm
Rnd 13: 10 dc, 1 dc2tog, 29 dc. 40 sts
★ Beginner friendly Rnd 15: 28 dc, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc. 38 sts
Rnd 16: 1 dc2tog, 36 dc. 37 sts
Take your time to
Yarn used
Rnd 18: 17 dc, 1 dc2tog, 17 dc. 35 sts read the pattern
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK
Rnd 19: 25 dc, 1 dc2tog, 8 dc. 34 sts first so you know
1 ball each in white (A) & black (B)
Small amounts in silver grey (C) & pink (D)
Rnd 20: [dc2tog, 15 dc] twice. 32 sts where colour
Fasten off A. Change to B. changes are
Available from
Rnd 21: 7 dc, 1 dc2tog, 14 dc, 1 dc2tog, 7
www.crafterscompanion.co.uk
dc. 30 sts
coming
About the yarn Rnd 23: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts
DK; 280m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Start stuffing.
Rnd 24: 9 dc2tog. 9 sts
Other supplies Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto
the Head.
toy stuffing Toes (make 6)
tapestry needle Arms (make 2) Rnd 1: With C, working into a magic ring,
black toy eyes, 10mm Rnd 1: With B, working into a magic ring, 5 dc.
6 dc. Sl st to first st to close. Fasten off, leaving a
Sizing Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts 10cm tail to sew onto the Leg.
16cm when sitting Rnd 3: [Dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts
Rnds 4-5: Dc around. Outer Ear (make 2)
Rnd 6: [4 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 15 sts Rnd 1: With B, working into a magic ring,
Rnds 7-11: Dc around. 6 dc.
Start crocheting Rnd 12: 1 dc2tog, 13 dc. 14 sts Rnd 2: [2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc] twice.
Rnd 13: Dc around. 10 sts
Pippa is made in the amigurumi style, in a Rnd 14: 1 dc2tog, 12 dc. 13 sts Rnd 3: 1 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc,
spiral without joining. Rnd 15: Dc around. 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc. 12 sts
Rnd 16: 1 dc2tog, 11 dc. 12 sts Fasten off, leaving a 15cm tail to sew onto
Eyes (make 2) Rnd 17: Dc around. the Head.
Rnd 1: With B, working into a magic ring, Start stuffing.
5 dc. Rnd 18: [2 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Inner Ear (make 2)
Rnd 2: Dc, [2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc. 8 sts Rnds 19-20: Dc around. Rnd 1: With D, working into a magic ring,
Sl st to first st. Fasten off, leaving a 15cm Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto 8 dc.
tail to sew onto the Head. Attach black eyes the Body. Sl st to first st. Fasten off and use the tail to
to Eye Patches. sew onto the Outer Ear.
Legs (make 2)
Head Rnd 1: With C, working into a magic ring, Scarf
Rnd 1: With A, working into a magic ring, 6 dc. With D, chain 76.
6 dc. Rnd 2: [3 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc) Row 1: Beginning in 3rd ch from hook, 74 tr.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts twice. 14 sts 1 ch, sl st into first ch to fasten off. Make
Rnd 3: [Dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts Rnd 3: 1 dc, [2 dc in next st] 4 times, 3 dc, tassels at both ends of Scarf.
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts [2 dc in next st] 4 times, 2 dc. 22 sts
Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts Fasten off C. Join B. Snout
Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 36 sts Rnd 4: 2 dc, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, 14 dc. 28 sts Rnd 1: With A, working into a magic ring, 6 dc.
Rnd 7: [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 42 sts Rnds 5-8: Dc around. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
Rnds 8-13: Dc around. Rnd 9: [12 dc, dc2tog] twice. 26 sts Rnd 3: [Dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts
Rnd 14: [5 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 36 sts Rnd 10: [11 dc, dc2tog] twice. 24 sts Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts
Rnd 15: [4 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 30 sts Rnd 11: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Rnds 5-7: Dc around.
Rnd 16: [3 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts Rnds 12-14: Dc around. Stuff, then fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to
Rnd 17: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Start stuffing. sew onto the Head.
Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto Rnd 15: [1 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 12 sts
the Body. Attach Eyes and stuff. Rnd 16: Dc around. Making up
Rnd 17: [2 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Sew body parts together in appropriate
Body Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto places. Use B to sew on the nose and
Rnds 1-11: With A, as given for Head. the Body. mouth details.
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Children
LAST-
MINUTE
GIFT
IDEA
Special stitches
Cluster (cl): [Yrh, insert hook in indicated st or
sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook]
3 times, yrh, draw through all 4 loops on hook
Tunisian knit stitch 2 together (tks2tog):
Insert hook as for tks in next 2 sts at the same
time, yrh, pul
Alison Holloway
Children
POMPOM PONCHO Whip up this charming children’s poncho in no

time, perfect for little ones to layer up in the winter
Aran 7mm 44 (48, 52, 60) loops on hook

Rows 6-45 (49, 53, 61): Rep rows 4-5
★ ★ Intermediate another 20 (22, 24, 28) times. 4 loops
on hook
Row 46 (50, 54, 62): As Row 4. 3 loops
Yarn used on hook
Cygnet Aran Row 47 (51, 55, 63): 1 tks2tog. 2 loops
1 (1, 2, 2) balls in red 1206 (MC) on hook
1 ball in cream 288 (CC) Fasten off.
Available from www.deramores.com

Shoulder join & edging
First Side
About the yarn Turn Front/Back to work in underside of
Aran; 210m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic foundation ch with RS facing. Join MC to
top right st.
Tension Row 1 (RS): Dc across. 45 (49, 53, 61) sts
Fasten off.
14 sts x 16 rows = 10cm
Second Side
Hook used As for First Side, but do not fasten off.
Row 2 (WS): 1 ch, working through Front
7mm Tunisian hook, at least 30cm long
and Back at the same time with RS
together, 8 (12, 8, 10) sl st, fasten off,
Sizing count 8 (12, 8, 10) sts from left edge,
1/2 years (3/4 years, 5/6 years, 7/8 years) rejoin MC in next st from left edge, 8 (12,
Length across top: 32 (35, 38, 44) cm 8, 10) sl st. Turn.
Back length: 32 (35, 38, 42) cm Fasten off. Open Poncho so Front and
Back can be worked separately.
Rnd 4 (RS): Join CC to either shoulder
seam, 1 ch (does not count as a st),
Start crocheting *49 (53, 57, 65) dc to bottom point, [2
dc in next st] twice, 49 (53, 57, 65) dc to
Front/Back (make 2) shoulder seam; rep from * once more,
With MC, chain 46 (50, 54, 62). join with sl st to first dc. 204 (220, 236, edge of poncho, 1 sl st; rep from * around.
Row 1 FP: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 268) sts Fasten off.
*insert hook in next ch, yrh, pul; rep from Fasten off.
* to end. 46 (50, 54, 62) loops on hook Neck edging
Row 1 RP & all RP: Standard RP. Pompom Border Sts are worked with WS facing so they show
Rows 2-3: Tks across. Join CC in 3rd st from either point. on the outer side of curled edge.
Row 4: 1 tks2tog, tks to end. 45 (49, 53, *6 ch, 1 cl in 3rd ch from hook, 3 ch, 1 Rnd 1 (WS): Join CC in centre back, 1 ch,
61) loops on hook cl in top of cl just made, 1 sl st into ch at dc around, join with sl st to first dc.
Row 5: Tks across to last 2 sts, 1 tks2tog. base of bottom cluster, 3 ch, miss 3 sts on Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Blanket
MERRY-
GO-ROUND
blanket
This bright
blanket reminds
us of fun colours
and fond
memories of
riding merry-go-
rounds when we
were younger
Designed by
DROPS Design Team
No more loose ends!

To avoid all those loose ends between
colour changes, yarn ends can be fastened
from the beginning of rnds along the way:
Rnd 1: Place cast-on strand together with
chain stitch ring and work around this the
entire round, then cut the cast-on yarn.
Rnds 2-5: Work the first 3 chain stitches
with double yarn of the old and new
colour (yarn end and yarn from ball), then
continue with one strand from the ball,
cutting the yarn from the previous colour.
Blanket
throughout), 4 ch, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 match colour combination chart). Join
Aran 4.5mm tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next corner 3ch-sp, 4 ch, 1 squares together in rows first, then join
tr in next ch-sp, 4 ch; rep from * 3 times, rows together as follows: hold squares
★ Beginner friendly [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next with WS facing, working around both layers
3ch-sp, 4 ch, join with sl st in top of beg with A, **1 dc in corner, *3 ch, miss 2, 1 dc
Yarn used 3 ch. in next ch-sp; rep from * to, and include,
DROPS Paris Rnd 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in same beg st, [2 ch, 1 tr, square corner (6ch-sps), 2 ch, join next
3 balls each in Light Blue 101 (A), 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, square**, rep from ** to ** along entire
Light Wash 100 (B), Mustard 41 (C) & 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next corner 3ch-sp, [2 row, 1 dc in final corner. Fasten off.
Heather 07 (D) ch, 1 tr, 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp, 3 tr in next Cont as set until all rows have been worked
2 balls each in Vanilla 35 (E), Medium Pink st, [2 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp; rep together along. Then work the rows
33 (F), Raspberry 38 (G), Light Purple 05 (H), from * 3 times, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 together the same way across.
Powder Pink 58 (I) & Grey Blue 30 (J) tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next corner 3ch-sp, [2 ch,
1 ball each in Petrol 48 (K), Light Mint 1 tr, 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp, join with sl st in Edging
Green 21 (L) & Moss Green 25 (M) top of beg 3 ch. Join A in any blanket corner with a sl st.
Available from Rnd 5: 5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch), 2 tr in Rnd 1: [3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 1 ch, 1 tr, 3
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk next 2ch-sp, 2 ch, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp, 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 2ch] into first corner,
ch, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] ** miss 2 tr, [2 tr in next ch-sp, 2 ch, miss
About the yarn in next corner 3ch-sp, [2 ch, 2 tr in next 2] 5 times, 1 tr in ch-sp in the corner of
2ch-sp] 4 times, 2 ch; rep from * 3 times, square, 2 ch, 1 tr in next square corner,
Aran; 75m per 50g; 100% cotton [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next ** rep from ** to ** until 2nd corner of
corner 3ch-sp, 2 ch, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp, 2 blanket, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1
Tension ch, 1 tr in beg ch-sp, join with sl st in top tr, 2ch] in corner, rep from ** to ** to 3rd
of beg 3 ch. corner, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1
16 sts x 9 rows = 10cm over tr
Fasten off. Weave in all ends. tr, 2ch] in corner, rep from ** to ** to 4th
13x13cm = 1 complete square
corner, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1
Assembly tr, 2ch] in corner, rep from ** to ** to first
Hook used
Place squares randomly, in rows of 9 corner, join with sl st to beg 3 ch to join.
4.5mm squares over 6 columns (square numbers Fasten off.
Sizing
Approximately 80x119cm
Colour combinations
Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3 Rnd 4 Rnd 5
Start crocheting
1 B H D C F
Take your time to read the square pattern 2 I D C J B
carefully. The Merry-Go-Round blanket 3 G D F C E
consists of 54 squares of 18 different colour
4 C G D M L
combinations. Work all squares first, then
join in order to crochet an edge around the 5 F C D H B
entire blanket to finish. 6 E C D G F
7 F D M L E
Merry-Go-Round Square
8 I H E J B
(make 54)
Note: Change the colour after each round, 9 B J C D I
following the colour combination guide. 10 E C F D G
Make 3 of each of the 18 squares. 11 C D G L H
Chain 5, join to work in a ring.
12 C E G H I
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 2 tr, [3 ch, 3
tr] three times, 3 ch, join with sl st in top 13 H I J K L
of beg 3 ch. 14 E C D K B
Rnd 2: 4 ch (counts as first tr, 1 ch), *[3 tr, 15 D J B K I
3 ch, 3 tr] in next 3ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from *
16 E I G D M
three times, [3 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr] in next 3ch-
sp, join with sl st in top of beg ch. 17 E C D B J
Rnd 3: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and 18 D G C H I
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The best way to discover a new yarn is to give it a
squish at your local yarn shop, and this month we’re
inspired by bright, vibrant colours
Stylecraft Cygnet Kiddies

Batik Couture DK
Swirl Prints
Batik Swirl is an We love this yarn from Cygnet
irresistible cake yarn Yarns. Kiddies Couture DK Prints
from Stylecraft. Made is luxuriously soft and specially
from a blend of 80% designed with your little ones in
premium acrylic and 20% wool, mind, making it a perfect choice
this DK yarn is silky soft to touch for baby garments. Available
and will glide through your hands with ease as in a range of 10 self-striping
you work. Each 200g cake features an exciting colour colourways, you’ll be able to work
change with a subtle dappled effect that will give your up fun patterns without the added
projects an added sense of depth and texture. The effort of constantly switching colours. Kiddies Couture
Batik Swirl range features 10 irresistible colourways DK is made from a blend of 75% acrylic and 25%
that are perfect for projects ranging from garments to polyamide, which makes it machine washable and easy
homewares such as cushions and blankets. to care for.
King Cole Scheepjes

Zig Zag Wanderlust
Zig Zag is a gorgeous 4-ply If you’re looking for a super-
yarn from King Cole made smooth, 100% acrylic yarn,
from a blend of 75% superwash look no further than Scheepjes
wool and 25% nylon, which Wanderlust. Soft to touch,
helps to make it both soft and Wanderlust is a single spun
hardwearing. It’s perfect for yarn with a gentle sheen that
projects that need to be a intensifies its vibrant colours.
little bit more robust, such as It’s available in a palette of 22
socks and toys. Each 100g colours, inspired by beautiful
ball of Zig Zag has a gorgeous cities and places from around
self-patterning effect and is the world including Paris, Berlin
available in 28 shades. With and Hawaii. Its long, smooth colour
colours ranging from natural blue change will give your work a gradual shift from one
grass to bright and bold blossom, you will be spoiled for shade to another. Wanderlust is perfect for homewares
choice. such as cushions.
The Noticeboard
Keep up to date with what’s on at your local yarn shop, including
workshops, events and exciting news
Completely Bonkers Border Bunnets

Author Cath Jones has enlisted the help of a local community Border Bunnets is a national crocheted and knitted hat festival
crochet group to bring the characters of her latest book from the Souter Stormers. Launching in 2019, the festival
Bonkers About Beetroot to life. Lesley’s Monday crochet and is inviting entries from all over the UK in aid of Alzheimers
knitting group is supporting Cath by creating crochet versions Scotland. The judging panel is looking for crocheted or knitted
of the book’s characters that will be used on visits to local hats that are decorated in imaginative and inventive ways
community groups and schools. Using to be submitted. There are 10 themed categories to enter
TOFT’s Edward’s Menagerie patterns including ‘On the Wild Side’, ‘Past History’, ‘Ladies Day at
as inspiration, the group, which meets the Races’ and ‘Weird and Wonderful’. Entries are now open
weekly at the Umbrella Community until 31st August with additional information and entry forms
Cafe, Whitstable 9.30am-11.30am has available upon request from borderbunnets@gmail.com
definitely been hard at work.
Growing Range Pop-up Shop

Yeoman Yarns is expanding its range of yarn with
SJ Bastable Woodcraft & Design will
some exciting new additions. Following the re-launch of its
be welcoming customers to its pop
website, the online shop will now be stocking four new ranges
up shop at The Springs Shopping
from Sirdar and Hayfield, including Sirdar Alpine, Hayfield
Centre, Buxton 3rd – 9th December.
Spirit DK, Sirdar Supersoft Aran Rainbow Drops and Hayfield
Make sure to stop by to check out
Bonus Glitter DK. These new additions come just in time for
the wonderful handcrafted wooden
Christmas, offering more variety for your festive projects.
gifts available, including yarn bowls,
Shop the full selection now at www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk
crochet hooks and Christmas
decorations, all of which can be
personalised for loved ones with a
range of options including pyrography
and initial carvings. Opening times
are 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday,
8am-5.30pm Saturday and 10am-4pm
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Basics
to read a pattern
HOW
Reading a pattern line
If you’re new to the world of crochet, here’s a beginner’s
guide to getting started with a crochet pattern
There are many different ways to write a

crochet pattern, but all the patterns inside
Crochet Now use the same style, which
we’ll clarify here for easy reference.
Using numbered Rows or Rounds (Rnds)

is the best way to keep your place in
a pattern. Take notice of whether the 1
pattern says Rows or Rnds, as it’ll also
signify whether you should be working 2
the piece flat or in the round if not
stated already. 3
In Crochet Now, the instructions for 4

working a basic stitch will be given with
the instruction of how many stitches are
worked in succession. For example, the
instruction ‘4 dc’ will tell you to work a
double crochet stitch into the next four
available stitches on the row below.
1. About the yarn yours may end up a different size if you
Increases are signified by the instruction If you can’t get hold of the pattern yarn, or have a looser or tighter tension.
‘in the same st’ or ‘in the next st’. As an want to substitute it for another yarn, this
example, ‘4 dc in the next st’ will mean box is important. Not only does it tell you 3. Charts
working four double crochet stitches into the weight of yarn, it also gives an insight A symbol diagram is in essence an X-ray
the next available st. into the fibre make up (in case you want of the finished crocheted item. Symbol
to create something that looks similar) as diagrams are excellent for all skill levels,
Square brackets are used in patterns to well as the yardage, so you can ensure you and some beginners find that they are able
show a complete instruction, which is then buy enough yarn length in the substituted to tackle more complex stitch patterns
followed by a further instruction outside yarn. If not, you might find yourself with much earlier. They don’t suit all stitchers,
the bracket. For example, ‘[3 dc, 2 dc in the a different dyelot, which could cause a particularly those who aren’t visual
next st] 4 times’ means that ‘3 dc, 2 dc subtle, but noticeable shift in the colour of learners in the first place, but with a few
in the next st’ will be worked four times your project. tips and pointers, even those who are less
in succession. intuitive visually will be able to successfully
2. Tension read a diagram and stitch a lovely piece.
Another way of indicating a repeat is to For most crochet projects, a tension
use *, followed by an instruction to repeat square is important – especially with 4. Stitch patterns
from * a certain number of times. wearable items such as garments, If you come across a term outside of the
accessories and baby clothes. How tightly common abbreviations included in this
Round brackets within pattern instructions or loosely you crochet is important for issue, it may be a special stitch. Look out
will signify sizing – so make sure you sizing, so crocheting a small square in for separate instructions outside of the
pay attention to the Sizing section of the the suggested pattern is an indicator of pattern, which will explain how to make
project materials column. If a pattern whether the final project will turn out the the stitch.
states S (M, L) then in the instructions right size. If your tension does not match
20 (24, 28) dc, you work the number of the suggested tension, adjust your hook Finishing
stitches required that corresponds to the size as required. Many people do not look Apart from toys, most projects should
size you are working only. at tension for amigurumi toys, however, be blocked to relax the yarn into its new
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First, find the key. While you may
Chart
recognise symbols from previous chart-
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different people draw charts differently,
and what meant a treble stitch before
may mean a half treble now. It will also
contain special information needed to
make sense of the chart.
You read a crochet chart from bottom

to top when worked in rows, or from the
inside out when working in rounds. Rows
are worked from right to left first, then left
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1
Basics
2
LEARN
the basics
Master the essential crochet
5
7
techniques you’ll need to see you
through your next project 8
10
Holding the hook
11
12
13
14
1 2
15
PEN METHOD KNIFE METHOD
There’s no right or wrong way to hold your hook, but many Others prefer the knife method, with the end of the hook resting 16
crocheters find it comfortable to hold it as they would a pen. against the palm of the hand for extra control of the hook.
17
Holding the yarn Making a slipknot 18
19
1 1 2
20
The key is to ensure tension in the yarn. Holding the tail end firmly, wrap the Pull a loop from the working end of the ball 21
This technique shows the tail held between working end of the ball of yarn around two of yarn up through the centre of the loop
index finger and thumb, and working end fingers to make a loop. you’ve just made.
over the middle finger. 22
23
24
25
2 3 4
This technique shows the tail end held in Remove the loop from your fingers Pull the tail end of the yarn to close the 26
between the thumb and middle finger and and you should have something that slipknot – it’s now ready to be popped onto
the working end wrapped around the index looks like this. your crochet hook and pulled tight to close. 27
finger – see what works best for you!
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29
1
Basics
2
3
Chain stitch (ch) 1 This is what the start of any
4
crochet project looks like – a slipknot
on a hook.
5
2 To begin making your first chain, first
6 wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh).
3 Pull the hook towards the first loop

7 on the hook – always be sure to move
the crochet hook and not the yarn to
1 2
8 make your stitches – this will catch the
yrh in the head of the hook.
9 4 Continue to move the hook until you
pull your yrh through the first loop on
10 the hook – you’ve made your first
chain stitch!
11
12
13 3 4
14
Working into a chain
15
16
17
18 1 2 3
19 Once you’ve made the required length of The starting chain instructions often include This is what the first treble stitch into a
chain, you should be left with something the turning chain in them already. This chain looks like – you will then continue to
looking like this. This is your foundation example shows a treble crochet, so the stitch make the next stitch in the next chain all
20 row, into which Row 1 is worked. is worked into the 4th chain from the hook to along to the end to create your first row.
create the height needed for the first stitch.
21
Working in rows Turning chains
22
23
24
25 1 2 1
26 Once you reach the end of a row, it’s Then simply turn the work before continuing Different stitches have different size turning
time to work back along the other way. to work the next row. This produces what is chains; double crochet is one chain (which
To do this you need to turn the work. This known as a right side (RS) and wrong side is often not counted as a stitch); half treble
27 example shows a treble once again, so (WS) to the crochet fabric – something you’ll is two chains; treble is three chains and
we’ve made a three chain turning chain. come to recognise in no time at all. double treble is four chains.
28
29
1
Basics
2
3
1 To work in the round, first of all you need
Working in the round
4
a centre ring, into which the first round of
stitches are worked into. There are many
ways to do this, but for this example, we are 5
first making a chain of four stitches.
centre 6
2 Next, slip-stitch into the first chain you ring
made to create a centre ring.
7
3 We are creating treble stitches again, so
1 2
next up we make a chain of three for the 8
turning chain.
4 The stitches are then worked directly into

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

4
6
1 2 3
7 Insert your hook into the next stitch from Wrap the yarn round the hook (yrh). Pull up a loop through the stitch. You will
front to back. now have two loops on the hook.
8
10
11
12
4 5
13
Yarn round the hook again. Pull through both loops on hook.
You’ve made your first double crochet.
14
15 Double crochet is essential

for amigurumi
16
Double crochet 2
17 together (Dc2tog)
18
19
20 1 2 3
This stitch is a common decrease in double Yarn round the hook again. Pull through all three loops on the hook.
21 crochet. First up, work a double crochet
stitch as far as Step 3. Then insert your
22 hook into the next stitch, yrh and pull up a
loop. You will have three loops on the hook.
23
24
Double crochet To increase
increase (Dc inc) the number of
double crochet
25
26
stitches, simply
make more
than one
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29
1
Basics
2
Slip stitch (sl st) 1 Slip stitches are used as joining 3

stitches and in places where you need
to move along a row or round without 4
impacting the height of the row. Insert
the hook into the next stitch.
5
2 Yarn round the hook, pull up a loop
not only through the stitch, but also the 6
first loop on the hook.
1 2 7
8
Half treble (htr) 1 First up, yarn round the hook. 9
2 Insert the hook into the next stitch,
yrh and pull through one loop. There are
10
three loops on the hook.
11
3 Yarn round the hook again.
12
4 Pull through all three loops. One half
1 2
treble stitch made.
13
Half treble 2 together 14
(Htr2tog)
1 Work as for half treble until 15
Step 2.
2 Work steps 1 and 2 again in the

16
next stitch. There are five loops on
3 4 the hook. 17
3 Yrh and pull through all 18
five loops.
Treble (tr) 19
4 Pull through all three loops. One
half treble stitch made.
20
21
22
1 First up, yarn round the hook.
1 2
2 Insert the hook into the next stitch 23
and pull up one loop. There are three
loops on the hook. 24
3 Yarn round the hook and pull
25
through two loops. There are two loops
left on the hook.
26
4 Yarn round the hook again and pull
through the remaining two loops. One 27
3 4 treble crochet stitch made.
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1
Basics
2
3 Treble 2 together 1 Work as for a treble crochet stitch up

(Tr2tog) to Step 3.
4
2 Yarn round the hook again, insert
5 into the next stitch and pull up one loop.
There are four loops on the hook.
6 3 Yarn round the

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

size up. Too few? Try a
hook size down.
27
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Basics
STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you’ll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt alternate sp space
beg beginning st(s) stitch(es)
BLO work in back loops only tbl through the back loop
CC contrasting colour tr treble crochet
ch chain ttr triple treble
ch-sp chain space tr2tog work two treble crochet
stitches together
cont continue
WS wrong side
dc double crochet
yrh yarn round hook
dc2tog work two double crochet stitches together
dec decrease
dtr double treble crochet US to UK crochet terms
fdc foundation double crochet If you come across a ‘sc’ instruction, it’s
FLO work in front loops only likely to be written in US crochet terms.
Crochet Now is written entirely in UK
foll following
terms, but here’s a guide on how to
htr half treble crochet translate them.
htr2tog work two half treble crochet US UK
stitches together Single crochet sc Double crochet dc
inc increase Half double hdc Half treble htr
Double dc Treble tr
LH left hand Treble tr Double treble dtr
MC main colour Double treble dtr Triple treble ttr
patt pattern
pm place marker
Crochet hook conversions
prev previous UK In mm US
pul pull up a loop 14 2mm -
13 2.25mm B/1
rem remaining
12 2.5mm -
rep repeat - 2.75mm C/2
RH right hand 11 3mm -
rm remove marker 10 3.25mm D/3
9 3.5mm E/4
rnd round - 3.75mm F/5
RS right side 8 4mm G/6
RtrF raised treble front: Yrh, insert around 7 4.5mm 7
post of indicated st from front to back 6 5mm H/8
around to front again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 5 5.5mm I/9
through two loops] twice 4 6mm J/10
RtrB raised treble back: Yrh, insert around 3 6.5mm K/10.5
post of indicated st from back to front 2 7mm -
around to back again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 0 8mm L/11
through two loops] twice 00 9mm M/13
sl st slip stitch 000 10mm N/15
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What is a magic ring?

Magic ring is a technique to begin working 3 To secure the loop in place, make
in the round that will leave absolutely a chain and then carefully slip the loop
no hole, so it’s great for making flowers, off of your finger. You can now work
amigurumi or just making a beautiful clean the stitches of the first round of your
start to your work. pattern into this loop. (Remember you
have already made the first stitch of the
1 Hold the yarn in your hand as if to starting chain.)
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