Crochet Now - August 2018

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Issue 31
Geometric Living
H
ave we really reached August already? I can’t quite believe it – this year is
absolutely flying by and I’m doing all I can just to keep up! I wouldn’t have
76 it any other way though, particularly when it comes to crocheting the days
away with bright, fun patterns to go in the magazine!
Geometric shapes and clean, minimal living surround us on the high street and
online and the trend isn’t going anytime soon. It’s such an easy style to adapt
to your individual personality, whether with bold, dark colour choices, or with the
bright colours we love to bring to every trend here at Crochet Now!
To get you started, turn to page 44 for Kate Rowell’s Very Hexie Blanket – a
sure superstar this issue – or if you like a touch of grey, try Emma Wilkinson’s
Geometric Granny throw on page 16. We also have some great quick makes
for you this month, with a set of geo coasters (page 76) and a super-chunky scarf
that you can make in only a few hours (page 24)!
16 Don’t forget to try something new with our 4-in-1 broomstick lace crochet
kit and pattern book – we have some really easy-to-follow guides for you,
and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for new how-to videos
and more.
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Contents
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Projects 32 DOTTY TOP 58 STORYTIME SNAIL

This is a casual and This friendly giant will make a great
14 GEOMETRIC COWL feminine everyday top floor cushion for storytime
Nautical colours combined with soft,
lightweight yarn make a perfect accessory 36 ALFIE THE ALPACA 60 APOLLONIUS JUMPER
for cool summer evenings We continue with the This smart little jumper is perfect for
Rico Toy Box with a new aspiring mathematicians!
16 GEOMETRIC GRANNY cuddly friend
This throw is based on traditional 70 BOY & ELEPHANT
patchwork motifs and adds a modern twist 40 TRILARCHY WRAP We think this dressed-up elephant
by mixing fresh colours with bold shapes This lovely pashmina- is sweet with his little friend sitting on
style wrap features a his back
22 THE GREAT simple repeating stitch
PYRAMID CUSHION pattern with spiral flourish border 76 GEO GRANNY COASTERS
Colour pops against These colourful interpretations of geode
a white base give 48 CATHEDRAL coasters can be made in an evening
this cushion a bright, WINDOW
modern look PINCUSHION 78 OCTAVIUS OWL RUG
This neat little Add a touch of fun to your
24 SNUGGLE-IN SCARF pincushion is inspired child’s room with this
If you need to make a gift fast, you won’t by cathedral windows friendly owl rug
believe how quickly this scarf will grow!
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85 THE NOTICEBOARD
Regulars 42 DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK This month’s shop news, interview
Meet Kate Rowell, the creative mind and workshops
7 WHAT’S NEW? behind Jellybean Junction
Here are the woolly things that have made 86 HOW TO READ A PATTERN
our month 50 STITCH MASTERCLASS Learn how to tackle a Crochet
Practise side saddle stitch with Sherrie’s Now pattern and hints on reading
12 READER’S MAKES helpful how-to guide crochet charts
We want to see what you’ve
been crocheting 52 RISE AND SHINE CROCHET-ALONG 89 THE BASICS
Part 5 of Lucia’s CAL sees us working a Basic stitches for most of our patterns
20 KERRY’S JOURNAL bouquet of flower blocks
We love a great CAL and this month 95 ABBREVIATIONS
Kerry tells us why we should be joining 65 THE BOOK CLUB Learn your dc from your BLO with
in with more of these fun projects This month we read Stripy Blankets to Crochet Now’s abbreviation guide
Crochet by Haafner Linssen
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News
What’s
NEW?These are the yarns,
patterns, books and tidbits
of woolly wonder that will
make your month
Festival
Fashion
Mardi Gras is the latest release
from Robin. This lively and bold
yarn is inspired by carnivals
and is available in a range of
eight bright and bold shades.
Its chunky weight means it
works up quickly and is perfect
for creating statement crochet
pieces including garments, bags
and accessories. Made from a
blend of premium acrylic and
nylon, Mardi Gras is gorgeously
soft and easy to work with.
www.tbramsden.co.uk
News
Cloud Couture
The Three Clouds Craft Kit from Wool
Couture is a super-easy beginner
project that creates a perfect
decoration for your nursery. The
simple design is available in five tassel
colour combinations ranging from
Like a Dream
calm pastels to festive brights, all of Rico is expanding its Baby Dream collection with the
which are guaranteed to leave you addition of six new shades. New solid shades will be
on cloud nine when you finish. It’s available to order available from September and have been selected to
now from www.woolcouturecompany.com complement the yarn’s existing colourways, allowing you
to create a more muted effect in your work. Rico will also
be releasing nine new pattern leaflets to join the yarn.
www.rico-design.de
New at Black Sheep
Black Sheep Wools is now stocking Rowan Baby
Cashsoft Merino! This scumptious blend of wool,
acrylic and cashmere is soft on skin and perfect for
babies and children. The luxurious yarn provides
wonderful stitch definition and comes in a range of
colours from sublime pastels to sophisticated
brights, available in 50g balls.
www.blacksheepwools.com
LITTLE EDIE
Gingham is the brand-new kit range from Wool
and the Gang. The new line is made up of several
gorgeous patterns including Edie, the bag for
sunny days, picnics and weekend getaways. With
styles that reflect this season’s biggest trends and
silhouettes, each kit comes with everything you
need to make your item including pattern and yarn.
www.woolandthegang.com
News
POPCORN AND CROCODILES

Adventures in Yarn is a brand-new notebook
designed for yarn enthusiasts to aid creativity Nicki’s
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and maximise productivity. Created by Emily
of Popcorn and Crocodiles, the unique journal
includes space to record project notes and
plan future ideas, sections to attach yarn
samples and removable labels for your tension
squares among many other features. Every month, Nicki Trench
www.popcornandcrocodiles.co.uk
brings us her words of
crochet wisdom www.nickitrench.com
I’ve just been commissioned

to write another book! This “I like to think
time it’s on knitting, however
the process and the nature of crochet or
of choosing the projects are
pretty much the same as when knitting books like
I design a crochet book.
cookery books”
This book will have 35 projects
and I’m at the stage where I’m you can choose a recipe or
thinking of what delicious and project according to your mood,
exciting items I can include. 35 the time of year, your skill level
projects is a lot and it’s hard or ingredients. So I have to
to think of a good variety. I like spend a lot of time researching
to use a range of techniques yarn, trends, colours and styles.
and yarn and it’s important to It’s the part I love. This book is
include garments, homeware going to be about colour-block
and accessories that appeal to yarn; it changes colour as you
everyone at all levels. go through the ball. It’s a bit
like magic knitting and it’s very
I think of crochet or knitting exciting when the yarn starts to
books like cookery books. They change colour – and no ends to
should be inspirational where sew in!
You’re So Funny
Funny Yummy is the brand-new yarn from
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is made from 100% polyester and is super
soft to touch meaning it’s perfect for all
kinds of novelties includes homeware and
baby accessories. Available in four pastel
shades, this tactile yarn is just what you
need for your next crochet project.
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Accessory
When one ball of yarn

is no longer being used,
break off and leave
an 8cm tail. Reattach
where needed later on
in your work, weaving
in ends as you go
Special stitches
Starting ch (replaces beg 1 ch): At
the end of the row remove hook from
loop, turn your work and reinsert the
hook into the loop. Lengthen the loop
slightly and work into the first stitch as
normal. This stitch ensures a neat edge
to your work
Jo Janes
Accessory
GEOMETRIC COWL
Nautical colours combined with soft, lightweight yarn make this a
favourite accessory to wear on cooler summer evenings
DK 4mm Changing colours
★★ Intermediate
Yarn used
Sirdar Hayfield Sundance DK
1 ball each in Nautical Navy 506 (MC),
Pebbles 507 (CC) 1 2
Available from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Work the current stitch to the final stage Yrh with the new colour. You can
– this works the same for all stitches, add a slipknot onto the end of your
About the yarn simply ensuring you always pause hook, or simply pull through the yarn
before you make the final, securing yrh as it stands. It will be secured later by
DK; 320m per 100g; 50% cotton,
and pull through. weaving in your ends.
50% acrylic
Tension (you will have 14 individual balls of yarn). Making up

17 sts x 22 rows = When working with multiple colours, make With RS facing, line up the two edges and
10cm measured over dc sure you always hold the yarn on the WS of pin together. Using the tapestry needle,
the project for a neat finish. sew up the seam using an invisible seam
Hook used Note: The chart needs to be read and (mattress) stitch. Weave in ends.
repeated 3 and a half times to be worked
4mm across 119 sts, begin colour changes on
Row 3 of pattern (Row 1 of chart). Chart
Other supplies
tapestry needle With MC, chain 120.
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
dc across. Turn. 119 sts
Sizing
Row 2 (WS): Starting ch, dc across. Turn.
one size Row 3: Starting ch, dc across following the
68x20cm pattern on the chart carrying your yarn
across the WS of your work. Turn.
Row 4: Starting ch, dc across following patt
Start crocheting on chart carrying yarn on side facing you.
Rep the last 2 rows 17 more times following
Because of the nature of Intarsia crochet, the chart.
you will be working with multiple balls of Row 39: With MC, dc across. Turn.
yarn attached to your work at any one time. Row 40: Starting ch, dc across.
Before starting, divide each ball of yarn into Fasten off leaving a tail 3 times the width of
seven smaller balls, approximately 14g each the Cowl.
Blanket
For colour passes

less then 4 tr-gr,
pass yarn on WS and
crochet over them
on the next row
rather than cutting
Blanket
GEOMETRIC
GRANNY
Based on traditional patchwork motifs,
this throw adds a modern twist by
mixing fresh colours with bold shapes
Chunky 7mm With MC, chain 106.

Row 1 (RS): Starting in 4th ch from hook
★★ Take your time (missed chs count as first tr), 2 tr in first
ch, [miss 2 ch, 3 tr in next ch] 34 times.
Turn. 35 tr-gr
Yarn used Row 2 (WS): 4 ch (counts as tr and 1 ch
now and throughout), 34 tr-gr, WSE.
Stylecraft Special Chunky
34 tr-gr
6 balls in silver 1203 (MC)
Row 3: RSS, 34 tr-gr. Turn. 35 tr-gr
1 ball each in Cloud Blue 1019 (CC1),
Row 4: 4 ch,19 tr-gr, 1 tr-gr in CC1, 8
Fondant 1241 (CC2), Graphite 1063 (CC3)
tr-gr in MC, 1 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in
Available from
MC, WSE.
www.poppys-holmfirth.co.uk
Row 5: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 1 tr-gr in CC2, 7 tr-gr in
MC, 1 tr-gr in CC1, 20 tr-gr in MC. Turn.
About the yarn
Row 6: 4 ch,19 tr-gr, 2 tr-gr in CC1, 6 tr-gr
Chunky; 144m per 100g ball; in MC, 2 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
100% acrylic Row 7: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 2 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in
Tension Row 8: 4 ch,19 tr-gr, 3 tr-gr in CC1, 4 tr-gr
in MC, 3 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
12 rows and 4 tr-gr =
Row 9: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 3 tr-gr in CC2, 3 tr-gr in
12cm after blocking
Hook used in MC, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
7mm Row 11: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 1 tr-gr
in MC, 4 tr-gr in CC1, 20 tr-gr in MC. Turn.
Sizing Row 12: 4 ch, 19 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 5
tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
88x110cm Row 13: RSS, 5 tr-gr in MC, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 5
Start crocheting Special abbreviations

Treble group (tr-gr): 3 tr worked into
If no colour is specified, work in MC. next space between tr-gr (after 3rd tr of
Turning chains do count as a stitch. previous tr-gr and first tr of next tr-gr)
Blocking is recommended. The pattern Right side start (RSS): 3 ch, 2 tr in 1ch-
can also be followed using the chart over sp (counts as first tr-gr)
the page (please read the chart carefully Wrong side end (WSE): 1 ch, 1 tr in
before starting). 3rd ch beg 4 ch. Turn
Emma Wilkinson
Blanket
tr-gr in CC1, 20 tr-gr in MC. Turn. Row 36: 4 ch,12 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr
Row 14: 4 ch, 20 tr-gr, 4 tr-gr in CC1, 4 in MC, 2 tr-gr in CC3, 2 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr Using bobbins
tr-gr in CC2, 6 tr-gr in MC, WSE. in CC1, 3 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
Row 15: RSS, 6 tr-gr, 3 tr-gr in CC2, 4 tr-gr Row 37: RSS, 2 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 2 tr-gr
or new balls of
in CC1, 21 tr-gr in MC. Turn. in CC2, 3 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr yarn will eliminate
Row 16: 4 ch, 21 tr-gr, 3 tr-gr in CC1, 3 in CC2, 12 tr-gr in MC. Turn. the need to cut
tr-gr in CC2, 7 tr-gr in MC, WSE. Row 38: 4 ch, 11 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr more yarn than
Row 17: RSS, 7 tr-gr, 2 tr-gr in CC2, 3 tr-gr in MC, 3 tr-gr in CC3, 3 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr required
in CC1, 22 tr-gr in MC. Turn. in CC1, 2 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
Row 18: 4 ch, 22 tr-gr, 2 tr-gr in CC1, 2 tr-gr Row 39: RSS, 1 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 3 tr-gr
in CC2, 8 tr-gr in MC, WSE. in CC2, 4 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr
Row 19: RSS, 8 tr-gr, 1 tr-gr in CC2, 2 tr-gr in CC2, 11 tr-gr in MC. Turn.
in CC1, 23 tr-gr in MC. Turn. Row 40: 4 ch, 10 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, 3 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
Row 20: 4 ch, 23 tr-gr, 1 tr-gr in CC1, 1 tr-gr in MC, 4 tr-gr in CC3, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr Row 47: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 2 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr
in CC2, 9 tr-gr in MC, WSE. in CC1, 1 tr-gr in MC, WSE. in MC, 2 tr-gr in CC3, 20 tr-gr in MC. Turn.
Row 21: RSS, 9 tr-gr, 1 tr-gr in CC1, 24 tr-gr Row 41: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr Row 48: 4 ch, 19 tr-gr, 2 tr-gr in CC3, 6 tr-gr
in MC. Turn. in CC3, 5 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 10 in MC, 2 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE.
Row 22: 4 ch,10 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 5 tr-gr tr-gr in MC. Turn. Row 49: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 1 tr-gr in CC2, 7 tr-gr
in CC3, 8 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 1 tr-gr Row 42: 4 ch, 19 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in MC, 1 tr-gr in CC3, 20 tr-gr in MC. Turn.
in MC, WSE. in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE. Row 50: 4 ch, 19 tr-gr, 1 tr-gr in CC3, 8
Row 23: RSS, 1 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 7 tr-gr Row 43: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 1 tr-gr tr-gr in MC, 1 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in
in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 11 in MC, 4 tr-gr in CC3, 20 tr-gr in MC. Turn. MC, WSE.
tr-gr in MC. Turn. Row 44: 4 ch, 19 tr-gr, 4 tr-gr in CC3, 2 Row 51: RSS, 34 tr-gr. Turn.
Row 24: 4 ch,11 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 5 tr-gr tr-gr in MC, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in Row 52: 4 ch, 34 tr-gr, WSE.
in CC3, 6 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 2 tr-gr MC, WSE. Row 53- 61: Rep rows 51-52 four more
in MC, WSE. Row 45: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 3 tr-gr in CC2, 3 tr-gr times, then Row 51 once more.
Row 25: RSS, 2 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, 3 tr-gr in CC3, 20 tr-gr in MC. Turn. Fasten off. Gently steam block to
in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 12 Row 46: 4 ch, 19 tr-gr, 3 tr-gr in CC3, 4 tr-gr finished measurements.
tr-gr in MC. Turn.
in CC3, 4 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 3 tr-gr Chart
in MC, WSE. even rows
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
61
MC
Row 27: RSS, 3 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 3 tr-gr 60
59
in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 13

58
57 CC2
56
tr-gr in MC. Turn. 54

55
53 CC1
Row 28: 4 ch,13 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 5 tr-gr 52
51
50
CC3
in CC3, 2 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 4 tr-gr 48
49
in MC, WSE. space

47
46
45
42
43
in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 14 40

41
39

37

36
35
34
in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE. 32

33
31

29
28
in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 15 tr-gr in 26

27
MC. Turn.
25
24
23
Row 32: 4 ch, 14 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 22
20
21
tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC1, WSE. 18

19
17

15
Start
14
in CC3, 5 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 14 12
13

10
8
9
here
7
6
in MC, 1 tr-gr in CC3, 1 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr 4

5
in CC1, 4 tr-gr in MC, WSE. 2

1
Row 35: RSS, 3 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 1 tr-gr 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 6 5 7 4 83 1 odd rows

2
in CC2, 2 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr Each coloured square represents a tr-gr. White squares are spaces. Even rows begin with
in CC2, 13 tr-gr in MC. Turn. 4 ch, and finish with a ch and tr, which is not depicted in this chart.
KERRY’S
JOURNAL Just like many
crocheters, we love a
great CAL, so this month
TOFT’s Kerry tells us why
we should be joining in
with more of these
fun projects
www.toftuk.com
“CALs are a C
rochet-alongs (CALs) are a chance for a brand-new animal; in this first one we
lots of people to share the experience made Gloria the Red Panda.
of making the same thing at the same
chance for lots of

time. It is a great way to tackle a big After the popularity of the calendar I
project in bite-sized chunks so you can decided to host a mystery spring CAL this
keep up and stay motivated, sharing your year and try a slightly different format.
experience with everyone else who is This time participants received two full
people to share taking part, and sharing in the excitement

of it all together.
balls of yarn, and each day they received
an email for not just one but two different
patterns. Mystery animal number one
the experience of
Although CALs can be good for making was an easy project that would have been
big projects like a blanket, they are also suitable for someone relatively new to
brilliant for taking on the challenge of a crochet, whereas mystery animal number
making the same

smaller, more difficult, pattern as you can two was an advanced and challenging
tackle the complexity one stitch at a time project with some totally new techniques.
in daily chunks! At TOFT we have done It was perhaps one of the biggest design
two very successful crochet-alongs challenges I have ever had to come up
thing at the with Edward’s Menagerie amigurumi

animal patterns.
with: two animal patterns that shared
the same yarn colours, had reverse
colouring, with very different skill levels,
same time”
The first was last year’s #edsadvent and I also tried to link them thematically.
calendar, where each day you opened The resulting projects were Owen the
a new door to reveal a 3g skein of yarn. Wildebeest and Gina the Striped Hyena.
It was a mystery crochet-along and My initial intention was that people would
every day participants received an email choose to make one or the other but
containing a few lines of a pattern to make amazingly lots of people chose to make
Kerry’s Journal
Owen the wildebeest and
Gina the striped hyena
both simultaneously and the photos next one which I am certain will be
online were amazing. the best yet. We have just launched
this year’s Advent crochet-along for
It is quite a commitment to design and pre-order: a 24-day mystery CAL to
run a CAL but it is incredibly rewarding take you right up to Christmas Day!
to see everyone make the same thing at
once. You do need to be prepared to be Again, the CAL will include patterns
on call throughout the period on social for two brand-new mystery
media and customer service to make menagerie creatures, exclusive to
sure everyone is able to keep up and the mystery crochet-along, with
ask any questions they may have. an exciting bundle of yarn inside
What made our last crochet-along so a reusable presentation box (a
popular was making two very different
projects and not having to join in lots of
great gift idea?). There are a limited
number of spaces available to join in
Don’t forget to join in
small ends. I have taken all the best bits though, so sign up soon to guarantee with us on our CAL!
of both CALs and rolled them into this your participation this year.
Find out more on page 52
Décor
Zoë Potrac
Décor
The Great
Pyramid Cushion Pops of colour against a white base give this giant
cushion a bright and modern look
Row 2: 3 ch (does not count as a st now each horizontal line, then along diagonals in
Chunky 6mm and throughout), 1 tr2tog, 14 tr, 1 tr2tog. one direction, and finally along diagonals in
Turn. 16 sts the other direction. This minimises joining
★ Beginner friendly Row 3: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, 12 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. and keeps it neat. Fold up corners to form
14 sts point at top of pyramid and crochet along 2
Yarn used Row 4: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, 10 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. seams, leaving final seam open for stuffing.
12 sts
King Cole Big Value Chunky Row 5: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, 8 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. Unlined cushion: Fill with stuffing and
4 balls in white 822 (A) 10 sts crochet final cushion seam closed as before.
1 ball each in Petrol 552 (B), Damson 1748 Row 6: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, 6 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn.
(C), Rose 1542 (D), yellow 828 (E) 8 sts Lined cushion: To add more definition,
Available from www.deramores.com Row 7: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, 4 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. create a matching lining by cutting and
6 sts sewing together four triangles of fabric
About the yarn Row 8: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, 2 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. each measuring 72cm along the edges
Chunky; 152m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic 4 sts (includes 2cm seam allowance). Create
Row 9: 3 ch, 2 tr2tog. Turn. 2 sts the pyramid by folding up the corners as
Row 10: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog. Turn. 1 st done for the crocheted piece, sew two of
Tension
Fasten off. these edges closed, then stuff, sew last
18 sts x 10 rows = 16cm along the edge seam closed. Insert in cover and crochet
of each motif Making up the final seam closed. The lining is slightly
Once you’ve made all triangles, lay out bigger than the cover to create negative
Hook used as per Layout Guide. With A and WS ease allowing the crochet corners to
together, dc edges together, first along properly fill out.
6mm
Other supplies
stuffing
Layout Guide Using a lining
220x72cm fabric for lining (optional) will give a
Chart more defined
Sizing pyramid shape
Approximately 64cm along edge of
each triangular face
Start crocheting
Triangle Motif (make 28 in A, 10 in
D, 9 each in C & E, 8 in B)
Chain 20.
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, 18 tr.
Turn. 18 sts
Accessory
Wool Couture’s Time

& Tide yarn makes a
lovely muted version
of the Snuggle-in scarf
www.woolcouture
company.com
Jenny Riley
Accessory
SNUGGLE-IN
SCARF
If you need to make a gift fast,
you won’t believe how quickly
this scarf will grow!
Super chunky 12mm Start crocheting

Clusters are worked into
★ Quick & easy the space between 2
clusters on previous row
Yarn used unless otherwise stated.
Trebles are worked into the
Wool Couture Cheeky Chunky
individual trs of clusters on
2 skeins each in aqua (CC1),
previous rows, and not into
raspberry (CC2)
the sp between.
Available from
www.woolcouturecompany.com
With CC1, chain 22.
Row 1: Miss 3 ch
About the yarn (counts as tr here and
Super chunky; 130m per 200g; throughout), 19 tr. Turn.
100% Merino wool 20 sts
Row 2: 3 ch, 19 tr. Turn.
Tension 20 sts
**Row 3: 3 ch, [miss
2 sts x 4 rows = 10cm over cluster st
3, cluster in next st] 4
times, miss 3, 1 tr. Turn.
Hook used 4 clusters
12mm Row 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in sp
between tr and cluster
Other supplies on previous row, 3
cluster, 1 tr in sp, 1 tr in last st. Turn. Change colour.
large pompom maker 3 clusters Rows 33-34: As Row 2.
Row 5: 3 ch, 4 cluster, 1 tr in last st. Turn. Rep from ** once more.
Sizing Rows 6-13: Rep rows 4-5 four more times.
25x180cm Row 14: 3 ch, miss 1 tr, 19 tr. Turn. 20 sts Finishing
Row 15: As Row 2. Weave in ends and gently stretch out
Fasten off CC1 and join CC2. to desired shape on a flat surface.
Rows 16-17: As Row 2. Spray very lightly with water and allow
Special stitches Rows 18-30: Rep rows 3-13. to dry. Make four pompoms (2 in CC1
Cluster: 5 tr in same st or 5 tr in same Rows 31-32: Rep rows 14-15. and 2 in CC2) and attach to corners in
sp between clusters on previous row Fasten off CC2 and join CC1. contrasting colour.
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With CC1, chain 4. Join
“In 2016 I suffered a breakdown with sl st into first ch to
and was quite poorly. I was form a ring.
Rnd 1: Working into
off work for many months and
ring, 3 ch (counts
crocheting has helped me with as first tr now and
my mental health. throughout), 2 tr, [3
When I was having really bad ch, 3 tr] 3 times, 3 ch,
days I would start a project and sl st in top of beg 3 ch
it helped me keep my mind off to join. 12 tr
Rnd 2: 4 ch (counts as
things. I am having a relapse at
first tr and 1 ch), [3 tr,
the moment and I have noticed 3 ch, 3 tr] into next
I spend more time crocheting 3ch-sp, 1 ch, *[3 tr ,3
to keep busy and keep my ch, 3 tr] into next 3ch- 1ch-sp, 1 ch, *[3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] into next
mind focused. sp, 1 ch; rep from* once more, [3 tr, 3ch-sp, 1 ch, [3 tr into next 1ch-sp, 1
Working on my projects really 3 ch, 2 tr] into next 3ch-sp, sl st in 3rd ch] twice; rep from * twice, [3 tr, 3 ch,
ch of beg 4 ch to join. 24 tr 3 tr] into final 3ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in top
helps my mental health and
Rnd 3: 3 ch, 2 tr into first 1ch-sp, 1 of beg 3 ch to join. 48 tr
each day is getting easier for ch, [3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] into next 3ch-sp, Rnd 5: 3 ch, 2 tr into first 1ch-sp, 1 ch,
me; I am starting to go out a bit change to CC2, 1 ch, 3 tr into next [3 tr into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch] twice, *[3
more. I had to share my story 1ch-sp, change to CC1, 1 ch, [3 tr, 3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] into next 3ch-sp, 1 ch, [3
to help others get involved.” ch, 3 tr] into next 3ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 tr tr into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch] 3 times; rep
into next 1ch-sp, change to CC2, 1 from * twice, [3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] into final
ch, [3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] into next 3ch-sp, 3ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in top of beg 3 ch
change to CC1, 1 ch, 3 tr into next to join.
1ch-sp, change to CC2, 1 ch, [3 tr, 3 Fasten off CC2.
ch, 3 tr] into next 3ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in Rnd 6: Join CC1 to any 1ch-sp, 1 ch, dc
top of beg 3 ch to join. 36 tr in same sp, dc evenly round square
Fasten off CC1. (work 1 dc in 1ch-sp and 3 dc in 3ch-
Rnd 4: Cont with CC2 only, 3 ch, 2 tr sp), sl st in first st to join.
into first 1ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into next Fasten off.
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Garment
the yarn to make this

top! Turn to page 68
for details
www.knitting
wool.com
Lena Fedotova
Garment
DOTTY
LACE TOP
This casual and feminine everyday
top features a delicate lace
pattern great for summer and
layering up all year round
DK 3mm Start crocheting
★★★ Looking for a challenge Dotty is worked seamlessly in the round

from the top down with the RS always
facing you. Dotty Top features a delicate
Yarn used
lace pattern, with elements that gradually Rnd 4: 5 ch, *5 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch; rep from
Patons 100% Cotton DK enlarge towards the bottom and widen * to last 5 tr, 5 tr, 2 ch, join.
5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8) balls in 2726 across the yoke. The body and sleeves are Rnd 5: 3 ch, 2 tr in first ch-sp, *3 ch, miss 2
Available from worked in the round without increases. sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 2 tr
www.knittingwool.com The sweater’s length is adjustable, as in next ch-sp; rep from * to last 5 tr,
well as the sleeve length. A wide bateau 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr in last ch-
About the yarn neckline worked in ribbing st rounds out sp, join.
the style. Rnd 6: 3 ch, 2 tr, *3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 5 tr;
DK; 210m per 100g ball;
Note: Join each rnd with a sl st in rep from * to last 3 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch,
100% cotton
the 3rd ch of beg ch or to beg dc 2 tr, join.
as appropriate. Rnd 7: 6 ch (counts as first tr and 3 ch now
Tension and throughout), *2 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr,
21 sts = 9cm, 9 rows = Yoke 2 tr in next ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 3
10cm, measured over main st patt Chain 176 (192, 224, 240, 272, 288). Join to ch; rep from * to last 3 tr, 2 tr in next ch-
work in the round, being careful not to twist. sp, 1 tr, 2 tr in last ch-sp, 3 ch, join.
Hook used Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and Rnd 8: 6 ch, *5 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch; rep from
throughout), 1 tr, *2 ch, miss 2 chs, 1 tr, * to last 5 tr, 5 tr, 3 ch, join.
3mm
2 ch, miss 2 chs, 3 tr; rep from * to end, Rnd 9: 3 ch, 3 tr in first ch-sp, *3 ch, miss
omitting last 2 tr, join. 88 (96, 112, 120, 2 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3
Sizing 136, 144) tr tr in next ch-sp; rep from * to last 5 tr, 3
XS (S/M, M/L, 1X, 2X, 3X) Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in next st, *2 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch, ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in last ch-sp,
To fit bust: 77.5 (90, 102.5, 115, 2 tr in next st, 1 tr, 2 tr in next st; rep from join. 176 (192, 224, 240, 272, 288) tr
127.5, 137) cm * to last 2 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr in last st,
Designed to fit with 5.5cm join. 132 (144, 168, 180, 204, 216) tr
positive ease Rnd 3: 5 ch (counts as first tr and 2 ch now Special stitches
See schematic for and throughout), *2 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, Ftr: foundation treble crochet
finished measurements 2 tr in next ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 2 Extended treble (etr): Yrh, insert hook
ch; rep from * to last 3 tr, 2 tr in next ch- into next st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 1
sp, 1 tr, 2 tr in last ch-sp, 2 ch, join. loop, [yrh, draw through 2 loops] twice
Garment
The boat
neckline on
this top
is very
flattering
Rnd 10: 3 ch, 3 tr, *3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 7 tr; Rnd 14: 3 ch, 3 tr in first ch-sp, *3 ch, SIZES 1X, 2X & 3X ONLY:
rep from * to last 4 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 3 miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next ch-sp, Rnd 11: 6 ch, *3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr
tr, join. 1 tr, 3 tr in next ch-sp; rep from * to last in next ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch,
7 tr, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in miss 3 sts; rep from * to last 4 tr, 3 tr in
SIZES XS, S/M & M/L ONLY: last ch-sp, join. next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in last ch-sp,
Rnd 11: 6 ch, *3 tr in first ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in Rnd 15: 3 ch, 3 tr, *2 ch, 1 dc in next ch- 3 ch, join.
next ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, miss sp, 1 dc, 1 dc in next ch-sp, 2 ch, 7 tr; Rnd 12: 6 ch, *7 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch; rep
3 sts; rep from * to last 4 tr, 3 tr in next ch- rep from * to last 4 tr, 2 ch, 1 dc in next from * to last 7 tr, 7 tr, 3 ch, join.
sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in last ch-sp, 3 ch, join. ch-sp, 1 dc, 1 dc in last ch-sp, 2 ch, 3 Work rnds 14-16 of smaller sizes, then work
Rnd 12: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc tr, join. rnds 11-13 of smaller sizes.
in same st as join, 1 dc in first ch-sp, 2 Rnd 16: 3 ch, 3 tr, *3 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 tr, 3 Do not fasten off, proceed to Body.
ch, *7 tr, 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 dc, 7 tr; rep from * to last 3 dc,
dc in next ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * to last 3 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 tr, 3 ch, miss 1 dc, Body
7 tr, 7 tr, 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch-sp, join. 3 tr, join. SIZES XS, S/M & M/L ONLY:
Rnd 13: 6 ch, *7 tr, 3 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 tr, 3 Yoke complete. Do not fasten off, proceed Rnd 1: 6 ch, [miss 3 sts, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 1
ch, miss 1 dc; rep from * to last 7 tr, 7 tr, to Body. tr, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr,
3 ch, join. 3 ch] 3 (3, 4, -, -, -) times, miss 2 sts, 1 etr
Garment
in next tr, 5 ftr, miss next 4 (4, 5, -, -, -) 7tr- 6, 6) 7tr-groups, 1 etr in first tr of 7tr- Rep [rnds 14-16 then rnds 11-13 of Yoke] 5
groups, 1 etr in first tr of next 7tr-group, group, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, [miss times. 40 (40, 48, 48, 56, 56) tr
3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, [miss 3 sts, 3 tr 3 sts, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in next Rep rnds 14-16 once more.
in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 3 ch, ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch] -, (-, -, Do not fasten off, work Edging as for Body.
miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch] 6 (7, 8, -, -, -) times, 9, 10, 11) times, miss 2 sts, 1 etr in next
miss 2 sts, 1 etr in next tr, 5 ftr, miss next tr, 5 ftr, miss next -, (-, -, 5, 6, 6) 7tr- Neckline
4 (4, 5, -, -, -) 7tr-groups, 1 etr in first tr groups, 1 etr in first tr of next 7tr-group, Join new yarn in first base ch.
of next 7tr-group, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, *miss 3 sts, Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr), tr
3 ch, miss 3 sts, *3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in next ch- around, placing 2 tr in each 2ch-sp,
3 tr in next ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch; rep from join. Do not turn. 176 (192, 224, 240,
ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to last 4 tr, 3 tr * to last 3 tr, 3 tr in last ch-sp, join. -, (-, 272, 288) sts
in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in last ch-sp, 3 ch, -, 174, 190, 206) tr Rnds 2-7: 2 ch (counts as first RtrB now
join. 126 (142, 158, -, -, -) tr Rnd 2: As Rnd 15 of Yoke. and throughout), *1 RtrF, 1 RtrB; rep from
Rnd 2: As Rnd 12 of Yoke. Rnd 3: As Rnd 16 of Yoke. * to last st, 1 RtrF, join in top of beg 2 ch.
Rnd 3: As Rnd 13 of Yoke. Rep rnds 11-16 of Yoke 4 times. Do not turn.
Rep rnds 14-16 of Yoke once. Do not fasten off, proceed to Edging. Rnd 8: 2 ch, work in est patt around,
Rep rnds 11-16 of Yoke 3 times. missing each 0 (6th, 4th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd)
Do not fasten off, proceed to Edging. Edging RtrB and keeping sts in patt as before,
Rnd 1: 1 ch, dc around, join. Turn. join in top of beg 2 ch. 176 (176, 196, 210,
SIZES 1X, 2X & 3X ONLY: Rnds 2-3: Sl st in BLO around, join. Turn. 227, 240) sts
Rnd 1: 3 ch, 3 tr in first ch-sp, 3 ch, miss Fasten off. Fasten off.
3 sts, 1 tr, 3 ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr,
3 tr in next ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr, Sleeves (both the same) Finishing
3 ch] -, (-, -, 4, 4, 5) times, miss 2 sts, 1 Join new yarn in underside of 3rd (centre) Weave in ends and block to dimensions
etr in next tr, 5 ftr, miss next -, (-, -, 5, ftr of underarm bridge. given in schematic.
Underarm Bridge Yoke
Schematic
slip stitch (sl st)
chain (ch)
double crochet (dc)
treble crochet (tr)
The Rico Toy Box
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The Rico Toy Box
Alfie
the Alpaca
Our toy boxes are filling up nicely now! Alfie is the seventh in our
cuddly collection of toys from Rico
Start crocheting Neck

DK 3mm With A, chain 2.
The pieces worked in the round are worked Row 1: 3 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. 3 dc
★★ Take your time in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without Row 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, 2 dc in
slip stitching or turning chains. Use a st last st. Turn. 5 dc
Yarn used marker or waste yarn to keep track of the Row 3: 1 ch, dc to end. Turn.
first st of each rnd. Each round is joined Row 4: 1 ch, 2 dc in first st, dc across to
Rico Essentials Cotton DK with a sl st to first dc. Beg 1 ch is not last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn. 7 dc
2 balls in Nature 51 (A) counted as a st. When stuffing the toy, Row 5: 1 ch, dc to end. Turn.
1 ball in beige 91 (B) tease out little bits of stuffing at a time, this Row 6: As Row 4. Do not turn. 9 dc
Few metres in black 90, teal 40, Lemon 62, will ensure a smooth and lump-free shape Row 7: 23 ch, sl st to st at opposite end of
Pumpkin 87, Light Pink 54, Grass Green 66, to the finished project. If you intend to give Row 6, forming a circle. 32 sts
Dark Jeans 85, red 02 the toy to a young child then please make Continue in rnds.
sure all parts are sewn on very firmly and Rnd 8 (RS): 1 ch, 9 dc, 23 dc across
Why not try Ricorumi? regularly check that parts are fully attached. ch, join.
3 balls in ecru 54 (A), 2 balls in beige 55 (B) Rnds 9-13: 1 ch, dc to end, join.
1 ball each in black 60, Midnight Blue 35, Head Rnd 14: 1 ch, *2 dc, 1 dc2tog rep from * to
Vanilla 05, orange 27, Rose 08, green 049, With A, chain 2. end, join. 24 dc
Denim 34, red 28 Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join. Rnds 15-20: 1 ch, dc to end, join.
Available from 6 dc Fasten off.
www.blacksheepwools.com Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join.
12 dc Ears (make 2)
About the yarn Rnd 3: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from With A, chain 2.
DK; 130m per 50g ball; 100% cotton * to end, join. 18 dc Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from 6 dc
* to end, join. 24 dc Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join.
Tension
Rnds 5-10: 1 ch, dc to end, join. 12 dc
10 sts x 12 rows = 5cm measured over dc Rnd 11: 1 ch, 7 dc, [2 dc in next st] 10 Rnds 3-6: 1 ch, dc to end, join.
times, 7 dc, join. 34 dc Rnd 7: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from
Hook used Rnds 12-20: 1 ch, dc to end, join. * to end, join. 18 dc
Rnds 8-9: 1 ch, dc to end, join.
3mm
Decrease for back of head Fasten off.
Start stuffing when you begin the decreases
Other supplies and shape the head as you work. Body
toy stuffing, tapestry needle Rnd 21: 1 ch, 2 dc, [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 10 Start stuffing when you begin the
pompom maker, 4cm times, 2 dc, join. 24 dc decreases and shape the body as you
Rnd 22: 1 ch, *2 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to continue to work.
Sizing end, join. 18 dc With A, chain 2.
Rnd 23: 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join.
Approximately 29cm from top to toe end, join. 12 dc 6 dc
when standing Rnd 24: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join. 6 dc Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join.
Fasten off. 12 dc
The Rico Toy Box
Rnd 3: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Back Cloth
* to end, join. 18 dc Work in the following two-row
Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from colour sequence:
* to end, join. 24 dc Teal/Lemon/Pumpkin/Light Pink/red/Dark
Rnd 5: 1 ch, *3 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Jeans/Lemon/Grass Green.
* to end, join. 30 dc With teal, chain 34.
Rnd 6: 1 ch, *4 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
* to end, join. 36 dc dc to end. Turn. 33 dc
Rnd 7: 1 ch, *5 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Row 2: 1 ch, dc to end, change to next
* to end, join. 42 dc colour on yrh of last dc. Turn.
Rnds 8-32: 1 ch, dc to end, join. Rep rows 1-2 another 7 times.
Rnd 33: 1 ch, *5 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to Fasten off.
end, join. 36 dc
Rnd 34: 1 ch, *4 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to Underbody Strap
end, join. 30 dc With red, chain 24.
Rnd 35: 1 ch, *3 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc to
end, join. 24 dc end. Turn. 23 dc
Rnd 36: 1 ch, *2 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to Row 2: 1 ch, dc to end.
end, join. 18 dc Fasten off.
Rnd 37: 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from * to
end, join. 12 dc Bobbles (make 1 each in red,
Rnd 38: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join. 6 dc Lemon, Grass Green and Pumpkin)
Fasten off. Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 16 tr in 3rd
ch from hook, sl st to top of beg 3 ch to
Tail join. 16 tr
With A, chain 2. Rnd 2: 1 ch, dc to end, join.
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
6 dc
Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join. Harness
12 dc With red, chain until work measure 55cm.
Rnds 3-6: 1 ch, dc to end, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 7: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from stripe across each short side. Attach
* to end, join. 18 dc Making up Underbody Strap to the centre of one side
Rnds 8-11: 1 ch, dc to end, join. Weave in ends not to be used for sewing. of Back Cloth. Place onto Body, then sew
Fasten off. Begin with the Head. With B and 4cm the other side in place to hold the back
pompom maker, make a fairly loose cloth in place.
Legs (make 4) pompom so that it will give a fluffy effect Take a Bobble, add a tiny bit of stuffing
With A, chain 16. Join to work in the rnd, for hair. Sew this to the centre of the top of to pad and then using the long end of
being careful not to twist. Head. Flatten Ear and pinch together at the yarn, gather the top edge to form a neat
Rnd 1: 1 ch, dc to end, join. 16 dc base to form the ear shape. Sew each ear ball, leave yarn hanging. Finish the other
Rnds 2-19: As Rnd 1. to either side of Head, tucking them under Bobbles in the same way. Tie all the
Fasten off A and join B. the pompom slightly. With black, embroider Bobbles together and then using one of the
Rnd 20: With B, as Rnd 1. eyes on each side of Head, then using the strands of yarn, tie the Bobbles around the
Rnd 21: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep photo as a guide, embroider the nose and alpaca’s neck. Attach Harness around Head
from * to end, join. 24 dc mouth. Add some stuffing to Neck forming as desired, using photo as a guide.
Rnds 22-26: As Rnd 1. a thick tube. Pin the ‘V’ at the centre front
Fasten off. of the neck onto the centre front of the
Foot Base (make 4)

body. Sew Neck in place carefully. Add
more stuffing at the join to make the neck is Next issue
With B, chain 2. really firm. Sit Head onto Neck (this is quite
Don’t miss issue 32
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join. tricky so take your time). Sew Head in place.
when we get ready
6 dc Stuff Legs firmly then sew each Foot Base
Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join. onto a leg, adding extra stuffing if needed.
for Halloween with our
12 dc Pin Legs onto Body and try to make them all wickedly cute witch
Rnd 3: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from level so Alfie will stand. Sew in place. Add and pumpkin set!
* to end, join. 18 dc a little stuffing to Tail to pad lightly. Sew to On sale
Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from back of Body. 30th August
* to end, join. 24 dc Take Back Cloth and using red, make a
Fasten off. knotted fringe about 2cm long into each
Accessory
There are 9 reps

of the main pattern
across the width, with
25 reps for the length.
Alter the length or
width by keeping a
full pattern rep
Babs Rudlin
Accessory
TRILARCHY WRAP
This lovely pashmina-style wrap features a simple repeating stitch
pattern with a spiral flourish border of extra weight at the edges
Chain 139. wrap can be made to your preferred length,

4-ply 3.25mm Row 1: Starting in 4th ch from hook, 2 tr, ending with a Row 8.
*7 ch, miss 5 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 ch, 1
★ Beginner friendly dc, 7 ch, miss 5 ch**, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in Border
next ch; rep from * 8 times ending last Rnd 1: 1 ch, 3 dc, *5 dc in next 7ch-sp, miss
Yarn used rep at **, 3 tr in last ch. Turn. 9 reps 1 dc, 2 dc in next 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 5 dc
Row 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *3 ch, 1 dc in in next 7ch-sp**, 2 dc, miss 1ch-sp, 2 dc;
Wendy Anaphora next 7ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 3ch-sp, 1 dc in rep from * 8 times ending last rep at **, 3
2 balls in Hockney 3421 next 7ch-sp, 3 ch**, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in dc, 2 ch, rotate to work along next edge,
Available from 1ch-sp; rep from * 8 times ending last rep ***[2 dc in next row edge] twice, 3 dc
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk at **, miss 2 tr, 3 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn. in next row edge; rep from *** to last 2
Row 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *miss 3ch-sp, row edges, [2 dc in next row edge] twice,
About the yarn 11 dtr in next 5ch-sp, miss 3ch-sp**, [2 2 ch, rotate to work along underside of
4-ply; 600m per 150g ball; 50% acrylic, tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 1ch-sp; rep from * 8 times foundation ch (working in each ch), 2 dc
50% cotton ending last rep at **, miss 2 tr, 3 tr in top in first ch, [14 dc, 2 dc in next ch] 9 times,
of 3 ch. Turn. 9 pineapple bases 2 ch, rotate to work along last edge; rep
Row 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *2 ch, miss 2 from *** ending after next 2 ch, join rnd
Tension
tr, [1 dc, 3 ch, miss 1 st] 5 times, 1 dc, 2 with sl st in first dc. 1112 dc
7 rows x 1 patt rep = 6cm across ch**, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 1ch-sp; rep from * Rnd 2: 1 ch, *dc across to next 2ch-sp, 2 ch;
8 times ending last rep at **, miss 2 tr, 3 rep from * around, join with sl st to first dc.
Hook used tr in top of 3 ch. Turn. Fasten off.
Row 5: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *3 ch, miss 2ch-
3.25mm
sp, [1 dc in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch] 5 times, Border Flourishes
miss 2ch-sp**, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 1ch-sp; Ensure that you have two sections of yarn
Other supplies rep from * 8 times ending last rep at **, with contrasting colours as you begin
optional stitch markers for counting miss 2 tr, 3 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn. this final portion of the wrap for the most
Row 6: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *3 ch, miss next effective border. It is helpful to rotate the
Sizing 3ch-sp, [1 dc in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch] 4 times, entire piece from left to right after each pair
miss next 3ch-sp**, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 1ch- of loops to untangle the yarn.
55x170cm
sp; rep from * 8 times ending last rep at Row 1: With RS facing, join colour 1 to first
**, miss 2 tr, 3 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn. st of either short edge, 4 ch, remove hook
Row 7: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *3 ch, miss from loop, join colour 2 to next st, 4 ch,
Special abbreviations next 3ch-sp, [1 dc in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch] 3 *reinsert hook in colour-1 loop, bringing
Patt rep (for tension): 7 ch, miss 5 ch, times, miss next 3ch-sp**, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 working yarn in front of yarn on hold, 1 dc
1 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 dc, 7 ch, miss 5 tr] in 1ch-sp; rep from * 8 times ending in next st, 4 ch, remove hook from loop,
ch**, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in next ch
last rep at **, miss 2 tr, 3 tr in top of 3 reinsert hook in colour-2 loop, bringing
ch. Turn. working yarn in front of yarn on hold, 1 dc
Start crocheting Row 8: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, *7 ch, miss next in next st, 4 ch, remove hook from loop;
3ch-sp, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in rep from * across short edge.
Make sure the initial chain is for the correct next 3ch-sp, 7 ch, miss next 3ch-sp**, [2 Fasten off.
number of stitches. Use stitch markers tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 1ch-sp; rep from * 8 times Rep for second short edge.
every 40 sts to make keeping count easier. ending last rep at **, miss 2 tr, 3 tr in top
The stitch count does not change once you of 3 ch. Turn. Finishing
have set up the first chain. 3 ch at the start Weave in ends and block to
of a row counts as a tr. Rep rows 2-8 twenty-four more times. The given dimensions.
Confetti Waves
Blanket is
one of Kate’s
most popular
patterns
Designer
sketchbook
H
ome is in a small town in didn’t want to pigeonhole myself by using
Cambridgeshire with my husband crochet in the name. I wanted a name
and two boys. I’d love to say that all that sounded fun and colourful and one
my spare time went on my crochet but people would remember, also jellybeans
in reality, I spend a lot of time sitting on are my favourite sweet treat!
the floor building Lego kits, reading books
and running around outside playing Colourful projects make my heart
games. When I do get a little bit of quiet sing. I love rainbows and bright colour
time you can find me in my favourite combinations, they have become what
armchair with a cup of coffee and one of I am known for and I am very happy
many crochet projects I have on the go. about that! I follow a lot of Instagram
Kate Rowell accounts full of neutral colours and much
My blog was set up last year after I had more subtle palettes, which I love, but
published a few patterns – I wanted am always drawn to brights when I pick
Kate is the creative somewhere I could share free patterns up my crochet hook. I haven’t made a
and a few yarn reviews I wanted to conscious decision to maintain a certain
mind behind Jellybean write. I love the relaxed feel you get with style, I just go with what makes me happy.
Junction, an exciting and a blog, I think it’s somewhere I can share
ideas and helpful tips that might come I lose a lot of time scrolling through
colourful crochet-filled in handy for other crocheters. I spent a beautiful Instagram accounts and
lot of time reading other blogs when I Pinterest searches – the online creative
corner of the internet! started crocheting, I found them really community provides so much amazing
useful and I hope to give a bit of that inspiration. I’ve always got my phone
www.jellybeanjunction.co.uk back with my blog. with me when I’m out and about and
often take photos of interesting patterns,
The name Jellybean Junction came to colour combinations and décor that
me one evening whilst sitting with a catches my eye. I love a project full
friend and a glass of wine! I knew that of many colours but if I had to pick
my business would be 99.9% crochet but my favourites they would be pink and
Designer sketchbook
I love the
relaxed feel
you get with
a blog
Kate surrounds herself with

crochet inspiration
mustard yellow, I think they are definitely the time. To anyone considering
my happiest colours. their own blog I would say go for
it, keep it simple and write about
When I first started to crochet I mainly what you love.
worked on baby blankets; they suited
my beginner abilities and rainbow colour I have designed so many things
palette! I still work on a lot of blankets that I’m proud of but my Confetti
now but also really enjoy designing other Waves blanket has been a huge
homeware and accessories – in particular success and I love seeing people
I love cushions, plant pots and scarfs. make their own using lots of
different colour combinations.
I follow so many amazing crochet Knowing that someone is enjoying
designers and bloggers, I couldn’t possibly something I have designed brings
list them all. A few that inspire me on a me great pleasure. I always have
daily basis on Instagram are crafty_cc, lots of ideas swimming around in
crochetbyredagape, make.e and my head, I hope to get some of
zeensandrodger. These ladies create them down on paper and onto
fantastic, colour-filled crochet designs and my hook by the end of the year. I
their blogs are full of free patterns, useful want to create a space on my blog
advice and tonnes of inspiration. for beginners and perhaps look
at combining this with a series of
I keep my blog nice and simple. I use YouTube ‘how to’ videos.
Wordpress, which is a really great site
to set up a blog for free with very little
’s
Turn over to make Kate
technical knowledge. I have plans to
write about my life, my creative process
bright hexie blanket

and a lot more tutorials and free patterns
but for now I am happy to add a quick
review and simple pattern when I have
Designer sketchbook
Designer sketchbook
Textured hexagons
and half hexagons
will ruffle at the
edges: this will be VERY HEXIE
BLANKET
fixed when you join
them together
Our exclusive design from Kate of Jellybean

Junction is a striking hexagon blanket, with
pops of colour that just shout fun
Aran 5mm Layout

★★ Intermediate
Yarn used
Bernat Satin
4 balls in Silk 4007 (MC)
1 ball each in Loyal Royal 04135 (CC1),
aqua 04201 (CC2), Grape 04315 (CC3),
Dandelion 04620 (CC4), Soft Fern 04221
(CC5), fuchsia 04734 (CC6),
Soft Red 04424 (CC7)
Available from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
About the yarn

Aran; 182m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic
Start crocheting
Tension
Plain hexagon should Unless otherwise stated, beg 3 ch counts
measure 17x20cm as first tr. Join with sl st in top of beg 3
ch unless otherwise stated. After Rnd 1
Hook used of each hexagon/half hexagon, pull the
tail to tighten the magic ring. Textured
5mm hexagons/half hexagons will ruffle at the
edges, this will be rectified when you join
Other supplies them together.
piece of thick card to make
tassels, 16cm Plain Hexagon (make 19)
tapestry needle Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic
ring, 3 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch, [2 tr, 2 ch] 5 times,
join. 12 sts
Sizing
Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp,
Finished blanket size: 120x140cm {2 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp} 5
times, join. 24 sts
Designer sketchbook
Rnd 3: 3 ch, 2 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, Rnd 6: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, {9 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch,
{4 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp} 5 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 tr} twice, 8 tr, 2 tr in
times, 1 tr, join. 36 sts last st. 36 sts
Rnd 4: 3 ch, 3 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, Fasten off.
{6 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp} 5
times, 2 tr, join. 48 sts Joining Hexagons
Rnd 5: 3 ch, 4 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, Join the hexagons by holding them together
{8 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp} 5 with RS facing. With a darning needle
times, 3 tr, join. 60 sts and yarn to match the hexagon, whip
Rnd 6: 3 ch, 5 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, stitch along the edges in BLO to create an
{10 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp} 5 invisible join.
times, 4 tr, join. 72 sts 1
Fasten off. Border
Rnd 1: Join MC with a sl st in 2ch-sp of
Textured Hexagon top left hexagon, 2 ch (does not count
(make 5 with CC4, 4 each with as a st), *3 htr in same 2 ch-sp, 12 htr,
CC1, CC2, CC5 & CC6, 3 each 3 htr in 2ch-sp, htr evenly across full
with CC3 & CC7) and half hexagons on side edge of
Rnd 1: Working into a magic ring, 3 ch, 1 blanket, 3 htr in last 2ch-sp,12 htr, {3
tr, 2 ch, [2 tr, 2 ch] 5 times, join. 12 sts htr in next 2ch-sp, 12 htr, [1 htr in next
Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, ch-sp at join] twice, 12 htr} 6 times; rep
{2 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp} 5 from * once, join.
times, join. 24 sts Rnd 2: 2 ch (counts as first st), htr in BLO
Rnd 3: 2 sl st, 3 ch, {[1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next around, join. 2
2ch-sp, 1 tr, 2 RtrF, 1 tr} 5 times, [1 tr, 2 Fasten off.
ch, 1 tr] in last 2ch-sp, 1 tr, 2 RtrF, join.
36 sts Tassels
Rnd 4: 3 ch, 1 tr, {[1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next Make 14 tassels with a piece of thick card
2ch-sp, 2 tr, 2 RtrF, 2 tr} 5 times, [1 tr, 2 approximately 16cm wide. Attach one
ch, 1 tr] in last 2ch-sp, 2 tr, 2 RtrF, join. tassel to each hexagon point (see layout as Symbol Key
48 sts a guide). magic ring
Rnd 5: 3 ch, 2 tr, {[1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next ch
sl st
2ch-sp, 3 tr, 2 RtrF, 3 tr} 5 times, [1 tr, 2
ch, 1 tr] in last 2ch-sp, 3 tr, 2 RtrF, join. tr
60 sts RtrF
Rnd 6: 3 ch, 3 tr, {[1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in next
2ch-sp, 4 tr, 2 RtrF, 4 tr} 5 times, [1 tr, 2 3
ch, 1 tr] in last 2ch-sp, 4 tr, 2 RtrF, join. Plain Hexagon Plain Hexagon
72 sts Tassels
Fasten off. 6
1 Cut a piece of stiff card 16cm
5
square. Wind yarn 40 times

Half Hexagon (make 6) 4
around card.
Rnd 1 (WS): With MC and working into a 3
magic ring, 3 ch, 1 tr, [2 ch, 2 tr] twice. 2

2 Thread tapestry needle with
Turn. 6 sts 1
a long length of D and tie top of
Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, {1 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1
tassel tightly, this thread will be
tr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 tr} twice, 2 tr in last st.
used to attach tassel.
Turn. 12 sts
Rnd 3: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, {3 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch,
3 Remove tassel from card.
1 tr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 tr} twice, 2 tr, 2 tr in Symbol Key
Wrap another length of D tightly
last st. Turn. 18 sts magic ring
around the tassel, near the top,
Rnd 4: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, {5 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, ch
five times and tie a knot. Thread
1 tr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 tr} twice, 4 tr, 2 tr in sl st
Symbol Key ends onto tapestry needle and
last st. Turn. 24 sts
magic ring tr bury the ends inside tassel. Cut
Rnd 5: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, {7 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch,
ch loops at the bottom of the tassel
1 tr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 tr} twice, 6 tr, 2 tr in
sl st RtrF and trim evenly. Weave in ends.
last st. Turn. 30 sts
tr
46 | www.crochetnow.co.uk Plain Hexagon

RtrF
Kiddies Kaleidoscope DK
Fabulously soft,
self-striping baby yarn
Contact your Cygnet stockist for details-

www.cygnetyarns.com
Décor
The envelope layer

wrapped around
should leave gaps
to expose the main
base underneath
and give the
petal effect
Zoë Potrac
Décor
CATHEDRAL WINDOW
PINCUSHION This neat little pincushion is inspired by cathedral
windows with colourful panes of glass
in the other side of the ch, miss ch with 3

4-ply 3mm dc, 18 dc, 2 dc in last st. 42 sts
Rnds 2-24: Dc around.
★ Quick & easy At end of Rnd 24, continue to dc until you
reach the edge of the pouch when it is laid
flat. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff, then
Yarn used sew closed across the top with a tapestry
Patons Fairytale Fab 4-ply needle using tail.
Small amounts in Lipstick Pink (A),
Jade (B), white (C) Envelope
Available from Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic
www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk ring, 3 ch (counts as first tr), 2 tr, 2 ch, [3
tr, 2 ch] 3 times, sl st in top of beg 3 ch to
About the yarn join. Turn. 12 sts
Rnd 2: 3 ch (does not count as first st now
4-ply;184m per 50g ball;
and throughout), {3 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in
100% acrylic
next 2ch-sp} 4 times, sl st in top of beg 3 Body as pictured. Using tail of C and a
ch to join. Turn. 28 sts tapestry needle, put a stitch through
Tension Rnd 3: 3 ch, {5 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next each corner, joining together and
25 (12) rows x 23 (23) sts = 2ch-sp, 2 tr} 4 times, sl st in top of beg 3 enclosing the base. To create an indent
10cm measured over dc (tr) ch to join. Turn. 44 sts in the middle, push the needle through
Rnd 4: 3 ch, {7 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next the centre to the back and pull tight;
Hook used 2ch-sp, 4 tr} 4 times, sl st in top of beg 3 make a small stitch and return to the
ch to join. Turn. 60 sts front, knot tightly and fasten off. Sew a
3mm Rnd 5: 3 ch, {9 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next button in the centre.
2ch-sp, 6 tr} 4 times, sl st in top of beg 3
Other supplies ch to join. Turn. 76 sts
7g stuffing Rnd 6: 3 ch, {11 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next
tapestry needle 2ch-sp, 8 tr} 4 times, sl st in top of beg 3
cream button, 15mm ch to join. Turn. 92 sts
Rnd 7: 3 ch, {13 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next
2ch-sp, 10 tr} 4 times, sl st in top of beg 3
Sizing
ch to join. Turn. 108 sts
9cm square Fasten off.
Rnd 8: Join C in any 2ch-sp, 1 ch, {1 dc in
same 2ch-sp, 27 dc, [1 dc, 2 ch] in next
Start crocheting 2ch-sp} 4 times, sl st to first dc to join.
124 sts If you’re a fan of sewing and
Main Body Fasten off, leaving a long tail. quilting, why not check out
With A, chain 21. our fab sister magazines?
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 19 dc, Making up
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3 dc in last ch, rotating as you go, work Fold Envelope piece around Main
How to…
This month we’re using
STITCH MASTERCLASS treble and chain stitches

to make an attractive
SIDE
sideways pattern
C
rochet is amazing – it can make even
a simple jar into a beautiful storage
pot when paired with just the right
colour and stitch pattern, which is
SADDLE
what we have for you this month! Sherrie
of www.ollieandbella.co.uk takes us
through all the steps we need for this
lovely stitch pattern and puts it to great
use in a quick project.
Special stitches
Treble 4 together (tr4tog): *Yrh,
insert hook into st, [yrh, pul] twice; rep
from * 3 more times, yrh, draw through
all 5 loops on hook
Sherrie Yabsley
How to…
DK 3mm Side Saddle Stitch
★★ Try something new
Yarn used
Three Bears Yarn Passion DK
2 balls in Pale Mint
Available from
www.threebearsyarn.co.uk
1 2
About the yarn
On first row, 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 chain after completing tr4tog
DK; 125m per 50g ball; *3 ch, tr4tog (you should have 5 loops on
100% Supima cotton your hook to draw through)
Tension
4 sts x 9 rows = 10cm over
Side Saddle Stitch
Hook used
3mm
(See sizing)
3 4
Other supplies
3 glass jars 1 dc in next chain, rep from * to end of On second row, 5 ch, *1 dc in top of
row. Turn 4-treble cluster
Sizing
S (M, L)
To fit jars approximately
22x11 (22x13, 24x16) cm
Start crocheting
Chain 42 (42, 47) loosely.
Row 1 (RS): Starting in the 2nd ch from 5 6
hook, 1 dc, *3 ch, tr4tog, 1 ch, 1 dc;
rep from * to end. Turn. 3 ch, tr4tog in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, rep from * Finish with tr in final stitch. Turn
Row 2: 5 ch, dc in top of 1st treble to end
cluster, *3 ch, tr4tog in ch-3 sp, 1 ch,
1 dc in top of next treble cluster; * rep
from * to end, tr in dc from previous
row. Turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc in top of 1st treble
cluster, *3 ch, tr4tog in ch-3sp, 1 ch,
dc in top of next treble cluster; * rep
from * to end, dc into ch-5 sp. Turn.
Rep rows 2-3 four (five, six)
more times.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
7 8
Finishing
On third row, 1 ch, *1 dc in top of Finish row with dc into 5ch-sp
With tail end, join both edges together to
4-treble cluster, 3 ch, tr4tog in 3ch-sp, 1
form a sleeve. Weave in all the ends and
ch, rep from * to end
slip over jar.
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Lucia Dunn
The fifth instalment of Rise & Shine sees us working a
beautiful bouquet of flower blocks and square designs
www.luciasfigtree.com
T
he sunshine is showing no sign of sure to join us at our Facebook group Museum in Bath; a beautiful piece made by
moving along yet, and we absolutely www.facebook.com/groups/ an unknown quiltmaker between 1846 and
love it! It gives us all the more reason to riseandshinecal 1852. I loved the geometry, the precision of
work on these CAL squares and sit outside the stitching, and how the colours worked
with a cup of coffee and catch some sun A little bit of quilting together. But most of all I loved how this
while we work away on the perfect travel- One of my other passions alongside 150+ years old textile told a story about a
sized project. Lucia is taking us through crochet is quilting, which has influenced nation, the art and the lady who made it.
some pretty floral-inspired designs this this month’s designs. I am not a ‘quilter’ So, the squares of this month are inspired
month to add some textures and beauty or an expert by any stretch of the by that amazing quilt I saw some time
to our steadily growing blanket. imagination, but over the years I have ago and how, even with crochet, we can
collected several books on the subject, and weave our stories and our experiences on
Make sure to tag us in any images one of my favourites is Baltimore Beauties our blankets!
you share of your progress and if you and Beyond by Elly Sienkiewicz. I saw my
want to talk others taking part, make first Baltimore Album Quilt at The American Lucia
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next side, [2 dc, pm, 1 dc] in first st, 25 dc,

[2 dc, pm, 1 dc] in last st, rotate to work
across next side; rep from * once, sl st to
first dc to join. 112 dc
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Crown
Start crocheting With A and 5mm hook, chain 60. Join to
work in the rnd, being careful not to twist.
A Crown of Leaves Rnd 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st now
You will begin with a basic square this and throughout), dc around, join with sl st
month, and then build upon your skills to first dc. 60 dc
with a pretty crown and leaves motif Rnd 2: 1 ch, *[1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] in first st,
appliquéd on. miss 1 dc; rep from * around, join with sl
Note: Both Lipstick Aran and DK are used st to first dc. 30 ch-sps
in this square. Fasten off.
Yarn used Leaves (make 12: 2 each in B, C, D

MC: Emperor, 2 strands held together and E; 1 each in F, G, H & I)
A: Lipstick (aran), one strand With 4mm hook, chain 8.
B: Sage, one strand Rnd 1: Starting in first ch from hook, 1 sl st,
C: Magenta, one strand 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 sl st, 1 ch, 1
D: Fuchsia Purple, one strand dc, rotating as you go, work in the other
E: Mustard, one strand side of the ch, miss last ch worked into, 1
F: Pistachio, one strand ch, 1 sl st, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 sl
G: Grass Green, one strand st, do not join.
H: Fondant, one strand Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
I: Petrol, one strand
J: Cream, one strand Cream Flowers (make 3)
K: Lipstick (DK), two strands held together Rnd 1: With J, 4mm hook and working into
a magic ring, [1 dc, 3 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch], 5
Hooks times, join with sl st to first dc. 5 petals
Special stitches 4mm Tighten magic ring so petals curl up. Fasten
Beginning Popcorn (bPC): 3 ch 5mm off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
(counts as first tr), 4 tr in same st, 6mm
remove hook from loop, insert hook in 7mm Daisy (make 1)
top beg 3 ch from front to back, replace With E and 4mm hook, chain 4. Join with sl
loop on hook, yrh, draw tightly through Square st in first ch to form a ring.
all loops on hook With MC and 7mm hook, chain 28. Rnd 1: Working into ring, 3 ch (counts as 1
Popcorn (PC): 5 tr in next st, remove Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc tr), 9 tr, join with sl st in top of beg 3 ch.
hook from loop, insert hook in first tr across. Turn. 27 dc 10 tr
made from front to back, replace loop Rows 2-29: 1 ch (does not count as a st Rnd 2: Join J with sl st in any tr, 1 ch (does
on hook, yrh, draw tightly through all now and throughout), dc across. Turn. not count as a st), [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 PC, 3 ch]
loops on hook Fasten off. 5 times, join with sl st to first dc. 5 PC
Flat zip join: Holding working yarn Fasten off.
behind squares to be joined and hook Edging
in front of squares, insert hook through Rnd 1: Join K with 6mm hook to right Making up
BLO of corresponding sts on both bottom corner with a sl st, 1 ch (does Position the crown, leaves and flowers
squares, yrh, draw yarn through all loops not count as a st), *evenly space 25 dc using the photo as a guide, and sew
on hook (as a sl st) along row edges, rotate to work across into place.
Crochet-along
Fasten off.
Rnd 5: Join MC in any corner 1ch-sp, 2 ch DK 4, 5, 6, 7mm
(counts as first htr), *6 dc, [1 htr, 1 ch,
1 htr] in next 1ch-sp; rep from * 2 more ★★ Try something new
times, 6 dc, 1 htr in beg 1ch-sp, 1 ch, join
with sl st in top of beg 2 ch. Yarn used
Fasten off.
Stylecraft Special DK
Joining 3 balls in Mustard 1823
With MC, join 4 squares using flat zip join. 2 balls each in Fuchsia Purple 1827,
Fasten off. magenta 1084, Shrimp 1132, Grass
Green 1821, Sage 1725, Bright Pink 1435,
Main Square Emperor 1425
Rnd 6 (RS): Join MC in any corner 1ch-sp, 1 ball each in Plum 1061, Fondant 1241,
Daisy’s Garden 1 ch (does not counts as a st), 1 dc in beg Pistachio 1822, Empire 1829, Petrol 1708,
Four smaller squares with pretty flower 1ch-sp, *8 dc, 1 dc in next 1ch-sp, 1 dc Lipstick 1246, cream 1005
designs come together to make one in join, 1 dc in next 1ch-sp, 8 dc, [2 dc, Stylecraft Special Aran
larger blanket, adding layers and visually pm, 1 dc] in corner 1ch-sp; rep from * 2 1 ball in Lipstick 1246
appealing smaller shapes to the blanket. times, 8 dc, 1 dc in next 1ch-sp, 1 dc in Note: Based on the designer’s
join, 1 dc in next 1ch-sp, 8 dc, 2 dc in beg tension, 98g of Fondant 1241 and
Yarn used 1ch-sp, pm, join with sl st to first dc. Turn. 96g of Empire 1829 were used
MC: Lipstick (aran), one strand 88 dc in this blanket. If you are unsure
CC1: Mustard, one strand Move markers up to corner st each foll rnd. of how loose your tension is, we
CC2: Cream, one strand Rnd 7 (WS): Join CC5 in any marked st, 1 recommend purchasing additional
CC3: Bright Pink, 2 strands held together ch (does not count as a st), 22 dc, *3 dc balls of these shades
CC4: Grass Green, 2 strands held together in marked st, 21 dc; rep from * to end, 2 About the yarn
CC5: Petrol, 2 strands held together dc in beg corner, join with sl st to first dc.
Turn. 96 dc Stylecraft Special DK
Hooks Rnd 8 (RS): Join MC in any marked st, 1 DK; 295m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic
4mm ch (does not count as a st), 24 dc, *3 dc Stylecraft Special Aran
6mm in marked st, 23 dc; rep from * to end, 2 Aran; 196m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic
7mm dc in beg corner, join with sl st to first dc.
Hooks used
104 dc
Daisy Square (make 4) Rnd 9: Join CC5 in any marked st, 1 ch 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm
With CC1 and 4mm hook, chain 4. Join with (does not count as a st), 26 dc, *3 dc in
Tension
sl st in first ch to form a ring. marked st, 25 dc; rep from * to end, 2 dc
Rnd 1: Working into ring, 1 ch (counts as in beg corner, join with sl st to first dc. 11 sts x 12 rows = 10cm measured over
first dc), 15 dc, join with sl st in beg ch. 112 dc dc with 2 strands of DK using
16 dc Fasten off. Weave in ends. largest hook
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With CC2, bPC, [2 ch, miss 1, PC] 7
Other supplies
times, 2 ch, join with sl st to top of beg stitch markers, wool needle, scissors,
PC. 8 PC row counter (optional)
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With CC3 and 7mm hook, join in Sizing
any 2ch-sp, 1 ch (counts as first dc), *[1 Individual squares: Approximately
dc, 1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr, 1 dc] in next 2ch- 25cm square
sp, 1 dc in next 2ch-sp; rep from * to Finished blanket: Approximately
last 2ch-sp, [1 dc, 1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr, 1 dc] 180x115cm
in last 2ch-sp, join with sl st in beg 1 ch.
Fasten off.
Rnd 4: With CC4 and 6mm hook (now
and for remainder of square), join in any Turn to page 26 to never miss
corner 1ch-sp, 1 ch (does not count as a another issue, and pick up issues Check our website for
st), *miss 1 st, 4 dc, [1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr] in 27-30 (parts 1-4) at helpful hints & tips
corner 1ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times, www.moremags.com www.crochetnow.co.uk
join with sl st in first dc.
Toy
STORYTIME
The weight
of the T-shirt yarn
will hold your snail
upright when you
SNAIL
drop him on his
base a few
times
This friendly giant will make a great

floor cushion for story time and is
super quick to crochet!
Say hello to
Snail Winton!
Jenny Riley
Toy
Super chunky 10mm
★ Quick & easy
Yarn used
Hoooked Zpagetti
1 roll each in Lemon Ice (MC),
Specific Mint (CC1), Love Jeans (CC2),
Neon Light Orange (CC3)
Small amount of Expert Black
Available from www.hoooked.co.uk
About the yarn

Super chunky; 120m per 850g;
100% recycled textiles
Rnd 2: With CC1, *[2 tr in next st] 4 times; Head
Tension move 1st marker to last st just worked, Rnd 1: With MC and working into a
rep from * with CC2 and CC3, moving magic ring, 6dc. 6 sts
7 sts x 3 rows = 10cm over tr
markers in same way. 24 sts Rnd 2: 2 dc in next st around. 12 sts
6 sts x 7 rows = 10cm over dc
Rnd 3: With CC1, *[1 tr, 2 tr in next st] 4 Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] around.
times; move 1st marker to last st just 18 sts
Hook used worked, rep from * with CC2 and CC3, Rnds 4-5: Dc around.
10mm moving markers. 36 sts Rnd 6: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] around.
Rnd 4: With CC1, *[2 tr, 2 tr in next st] 4 24 sts
Other supplies times; move 1st marker to last st just Rnds 7-16: Dc around.
worked, rep from * with CC2 and CC3,
40cm-diameter circular cushion pad moving markers. 48 sts Shape neck
toy stuffing Rnd 5: With CC1, *[3 tr, 2 tr in next st] 4 Rnd 17: [dc2tog] 3 times, 12 dc, [dc2tog]
stitch markers times; move 1st marker to last st just 3 times. 18 sts
worked, rep from * with CC2 and CC3, Rnd 18: 6 dc, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, 6
Sizing moving markers. 60 sts dc. 24 sts
Rnd 6: With CC1, *[4 tr, 2 tr in next st] 4 Rnd 19: Dc around.
85cm long
times; move 1st marker to last st just Rnds 20-25: Rep rnds 17-19 twice more.
47cm wide (shell, laid flat)
worked, rep from * with CC2 and CC3, Fasten off.
36cm tall (shell, standing)
moving markers. 72 sts
Rnd 7: With CC1, *[5 tr, 2 tr in next st] 4 Antennae (make 2)
times; move 1st marker to last st just With MC, chain 8.
Start crocheting worked, rep from * with CC2 and CC3, Row 1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook,
moving markers. 84 sts 7 dc. 7 sts
All pieces are worked in the amigurumi Rnd 8: With CC1, *7 tr, 7 htr, 7 dc, fasten Fasten off.
style, in a spiral without slip stitching or off; rep from * with CC2 and CC3. 84 sts
turning chains. Making up
Tail Hold Shell pieces with WS together. With
Shell (make 2) Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic CC1, dc around through both layers
With CC1, make magic ring. ring, 6 dc. 6 sts to join, stopping when half the edge
Rnd 1: *1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 dc, Rnd 2: Dc around. is worked, insert cushion pad, then
1 htr, 2 tr into ring; pm in last st of CC1 Rnd 3: 2 dc in next st around. 12 sts continue round to close. Fasten off.
and remove hook (do not fasten off), join Rnds 4-7: Dc around. Stuff Tail and sew to one edge of Shell,
CC2 to magic ring and use CC2 to rep Rnd 8: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 18 sts placing the flat section underneath the
from * once, pm in last st of CC2 and Rnds 9-16: Dc around. Shell. Stuff Head. Flatten opening so you
remove hook (do not fasten off), join CC3 Work in rows from Row 17 to shape Tail to can work through both layers. With MC
to magic ring and use CC3 to rep from * edge of Shell. dc across through both layers to close.
to colour change once, pm through last Row 17: 9 dc. Turn. Sew Head to opposite side of Shell to
st. 12 sts Row 18: 1 ch, miss 1 st, 7 dc, sl st. Turn. Tail, positioning neck along Shell edge.
All sts in Shell from now are worked in back Row 19: 1 ch, miss 1 st, 6 dc, sl st. Sew Antennae to top of Head. With black,
loop only (BLO) unless otherwise stated. Fasten off. embroider two eyes.
Children’s
When reading the

chart remember that
RtrF and htr in BLO
(worked on odd rows)
will become RtrB
and htr in FLO on
reverse to create the
triangle pattern
Veronika Cromwell
Children’s
APOLLONIUS
JUMPER
This smart little jumper is perfect for aspiring mathematicians
with a subtle triangle design across the front
DK 4mm Start crocheting Rep Row 2 another 43 (52, 61, 70) times.
Turn your work 90˚ right to cont working
★★ Take your time FRONT across the long edge.
When instructed, start reading the chart
right to left (odd rows), next row is worked Body
Yarn used left to right (even rows). Row 1: 2 ch (counts as first htr now and
West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep throughout), 1 htr in end st of each row.
5 (6, 7, 8) balls in Sailboat 144 Ribbing Turn. 45 (54, 63, 72) htr
Available from *Chain 8. Row 2: 2 ch, htr across. Turn**.
www.knittingwool.com Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7 dc. Rep last row 14 (19, 21, 29) more times.
Turn. 7 dc Continue with chart working pattern over
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc in 45 (54, 63, 72) sts.
About the yarn
BLO across. Turn. Next Row: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
DK; 112m per 50g ball; Rep last row 3 (5, 7, 9) more times.
52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon
Tension
18 sts x 15 rows =
10cm measured over htr
Hook used
4mm
Other supplies
tapestry needle
Sizing
Designed to fit with 3cm positive ease
Chest: 48 (57, 66, 75) cm Apollonius
Length: 29 (34, 37, 44) cm was a Greek
Sleeve from underneath:
20 (23, 28.5, 34) cm mathematician
12 months (3 years, 5-6 years,
9 years)
Children’s
Neckline shaping Joining Super Seams

Next Row: 2 ch, 21 (25, 30, 34) htr, Sew the Front and Back together at Mattress stitch is great for
leave rem sts unworked. Turn. 22 (26, shoulders, sew in the Sleeves. Sew up invisible flat seams for garments,
31, 35) htr the sides starting at the Sleeve cuff and reducing lumpy seams for a more
Rep last row 3 more times***. continue down the side of Body to hem. comfortable fit.
Next Row: 2 ch, 15 (17, 20, 22) htr, leave 1 Hold work RS tog, with
rem sts unworked. Turn. 16 (18, 21, 23) htr Neckline tapestry needle and working front
Rep last row 2 more times. Fasten off. Join yarn with sl st in shoulder seam, 1 ch, to back, thread under the BLO of
Miss 1 (2, 1, 2) sts in the middle of the last dc around placing 2 dc in each row end and 2 sts tog, pul.
full row, join yarn in next st and rep pattern 1 dc in each st, join with sl st to first dc. 53 2 Work the same in next st, but
from Neckline Shaping to *** on the other (62, 69, 78) dc working from back to front. Rep steps
side. Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to 1 and 2 end, working loosely, then
Next Row: Miss 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, join finished measurements. pull the thread gently to ‘fuse’ the
yarn in next st, 2 ch, htr to end. 16 (18, edges tog.
21, 23) htr 3 This seam should be invisible from
Rep last row 2 more times. Fasten off. the right side of your work.
BACK
Rep pattern as for Front from * to **. Yarn shopping
Rep last row 34 (41, 45, 55) more times.
Next Row: 2 ch, 15 (17, 20, 22) htr, leave Make this jumper in your
rem sts unworked. Fasten off. 16 (18, 21, little one’s favourite colour!
23) htr
Next Row: Miss 13 (18, 21, 26) sts, join
yarn in next st, 2 ch, htr to end. Fasten
off. 16 (18, 21, 23) htr
SLEEVES (make 2)
Chain 8. Cheeky Chops Under the Sea
1
210 686
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7 dc.
Turn. 7 dc
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc in
BLO across. Turn. 7 dc
Rep Row 2 another 32 (34, 34, 36) times.
Turn your work 90˚ right to cont working
across the long edge.
Buttercup Unicorn
Row 1: 2 ch (counts as first htr), 1 htr in
442 565
end st of each row. Turn. 34 (36, 36,
38) htr
Rows 2-3: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Row 4: 2 ch, 1 htr in first st, htr across to
last st, 2 htr in last st. Turn. 36 (38, 38,
2
40) htr
Rows 5-7: As Row 2. Rascal PIxie
Row 8: As Row 4. 36 (38, 40, 42) htr 504 326
Rep rows 5-8 another 3 (4, 6, 8) times.
Chart
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The book club
Stripy Blankets to Crochet, by

Haafner Linssen, £10.99, Search Press
Each month, we’re expanding our literary horizons with a

new yarn classic, and this month we’ve gone silly for stripes
T
his summer we are bringing retro vibes
to Crochet Now by diving into the
wonderful world of Haafner Linssen.
Her mesmerising crochet style is bright
and beautiful and it shines through her
new book Stripy Blankets to Crochet. The
20 designs in this collection are amazingly
vibrant, perfect for making in those warm
summer evenings and have a clear, simple
and contemporary taste that will slip into
anyone’s home with ease.
Each pattern includes written instructions,

charts and suggested colour schemes,
along with hints and tips on how to adjust
the size of your blanket and smaller
projects with ease. And for those of you
who are beginners or returners to the craft, becoming the resulting inspiration for the
Turn over to make
a refresher course on the basic stitches
and abbreviations are included for you with
individual designs. Take ‘Saint George’s’,
named for the capital of glorious
Haafner’s Jaipur Blanket!
easy-to-follow illustrations to guide you Grenada for example. The colours
through. Take care though; some of the include yellow, aqua and off-white to
book is written in US crochet terms, so you create a sweet memoir of the place that
might want to pay close attention to those means something to the designer, but
refresher steps to make sure you don’t mix is still a thing of beauty for readers. As
up dtr with your dcs! well as blankets, there are teatowels,
wall hangings, cushions and bedspreads
Throughout the book Haafner adds included in the collection.
information about a ‘crochet refresher’s
course’, including different yarn suggestions
These beautiful crochet designs are
and what materials are ideal for you to pick
up and use. She also explains how to get delightfully pleasing to create, with
hooked on crochet! repetitive patterns that take the readers
into what psychologists call a ‘flow’ of
Each blanket is named after a different crochet serenity. We suggest you try it out
country that the author has visited, for yourself!
The book club
If your border
starts to ruffle, you
can easily fix this
by switching to a
smaller crochet
hook on every other
row of the border
The book club
JAIPUR BLANKETThis simple blanket has a sophisticated and arty feel,

with stripes inspired by bold graphic design
ch-sp to last st, 1 tr in last st. Turn. rows, miss 1 dc; rep from * to corner,
Aran 5mm
Rows 3-5: Rep Row 2. [1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in base of st at bottom
Break CC1 and join MC. LH corner, [1 tr in base of next V-st, 2
★ Beginner friendly Row 6: 1 ch, dc in each tr and 1 ch-sp to tr in next 2ch-sp] to bottom right-hand
last st, dc in last st. Turn. 104 sts corner. Join with sl st. Turn.
Yarn used Row 7: 1 ch, dc to end. Turn. Rnds 2-10: [1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in each corner
Rows 8-15: Repeat Row 7. 1ch-sp, and 1 dc in each st around sides.
Aran-weight cotton yarn Break MC and join CC1. Join with sl st. Turn.
Dark pink (MC) 600m Row 16: 2 ch, miss 1 dc, [V-st in next dc, Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Light pink (CC1) 300m miss 2 sts] to last 3 sts, V-st in next st, Block to finished measurements.
Off-White (CC2) 150m miss 1 st, 1 tr in last st. 34 V-sts
grey (CC3) 75m Rows 17-75: Rep rows 2-16 three more
times, and then rows 2-15 once more. Charts
Try King Cole Big Value Recycled Cotton
4 balls in fuchsia 1165 (MC) White & Grey Stripes
2 balls in Blossom 1159 (CC1) Break MC and join CC2.
1 ball each in cream 1156 (CC2), Row 76: As Row 16.
black 1163 (CC3) Break CC2 and join CC3.
Available from Row 77: As Row 6.
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Rows 78-97: Repeat rows 76-77 ten
times. Continue in CC2.
About the yarn Row 98: As Row 16.
Rows 99-102: Repeat Row 2 four times
Aran; 160m per 100g; 85% cotton,
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
15% other materials
Border
Tension The border is an integral part of the design
18 sts x 12 rows = 10cm measured over tr as it emphasises the bold pink stripes. Blanket
Begin each round with a turning chain and
Hook used finish with a sl st join, and turn at end of
every rnd. ch
5mm Join MC in bottom RH corner st, and work dc
up RH edge. tr
Sizing Rnd 1: [1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in beg st, *2 dc in V-st
Approximately 70x100cm
side of each st over next 5 rows, miss start Border
1 dc, 1 dc in each side of st over next
8 rows, miss 1 dc; rep from * to end
of Pink Stripes, [2 dc in side of each tr
Start crocheting row and 1 dc in side of each dc row]
to top RH corner, [1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr] in top
Pink Stripes of corner st, 1 dc in each tr and 1ch-sp
With CC1, chain 103. across top to LH corner, [1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr]
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook in top of corner st, [2 dc in side of each
(counts as 1 tr), V-st in next ch, [miss 2 tr row and 1 tr in side of each tr row] to
ch, V-st in next ch] to last ch, 1 tr in last end of white and grey stripes, *1 dc in Special stitches
ch. Turn. 34 V-sts each side of st over next 8 rows, miss V stitch (v-st): [1tr, 1ch, 1tr] in
Row 2: 2 ch (counts as 1 tr), V-st in next 1 1 dc, 2 dc in side of each st over next 5 indicated st
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Toy
If you intend to
give to a child,
embroider eyes
and don’t include
a bead
Sachiyo Ishii
Toy
BOY & ELEPHANT

Dressed up elephants are very beautiful, and we think
this one looks very sweet with his little friend on his back
Unless otherwise stated 1 ch at beginning Rnd 15: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 8 times, join.
4-ply 3mm
of rows does not count as a stitch. Turn. 24 sts
Join with sl st where indicated unless Rnd 16: Dc around, join. Turn.
★★ Intermediate otherwise stated. Rnd 17: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 8 times, join.
Turn. 32 sts
Yarn used Rnd 18: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 8 times, join.
Elephant Turn. 40 sts
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK
Rnds 19-27: Dc around, join. Turn.
1 ball in Silver Grey 838 (A)
Start crocheting Fasten off.
Sirdar Snuggly 4-ply
5g each in
Body Ears (make 2)
Spicy Pink 350 (B), Wobble 403 (C),
With A, chain 45. Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic
Pretty Peach 186 (D), white 251 (E)
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, ring, 6 dc, join to first dc. 6 sts
Small amounts of 4-ply yarn in yellow,
44 dc. Turn. 44 sts Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. Join in first
Cherry Red, orange, blue, burgundy
Rows 2-14: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc and turn (this and every end of rnd).
Small amount of DK yarn in brown
Row 15: 1 ch, 39 dc, leave rem sts 12 sts
Available from
unworked. Do not turn. Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts
www.knittingwool.com
Row 16: 4 ch, starting in 2nd ch from Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts
hook, 3 dc, 34 dc across main body sts. Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts
About the yarn Do not turn. 37 sts Rnd 6: Dc around.
Bonus DK Row 17: 4 ch, starting in 2nd ch from Rnd 7: [4 dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. 36 sts
DK; 140m per 50g ball; 100% acrylic hook, 3 dc, 37 dc. Turn. 40 sts Rnd 8: Dc around.
Snuggly 4-ply Rows 18-26: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Rnd 9: [5 dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. 42 sts
4 ply; 226m per 50g ball; 55% nylon, Row 27: 1 ch, 37 dc. Do not turn. Rnd 10: Dc around.
45% acrylic Row 28: 6 ch, starting in 2nd ch from Fasten off.
hook, 5 dc, 34 dc across main body. Do
Tension not turn. 39 sts Tail
Row 29: 6 ch, starting in 2nd ch from With A, cut an 80cm length and tie the
12 dc x 16 rows = 10cm hook, 5 dc, 39 dc. Turn. 44 sts ends together. Fold into three so you
Rows 30-42: 1 ch, dc across. have six strands lying parallel. Hold both
Hook used Fasten off. ends and twist the yarn tightly until it folds
3mm up on itself, insert one end slightly through
Head the other to secure (in the same manner
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic you would twist and secure a skein of
Other supplies
ring, 10 dc, join to first dc. 10 sts yarn) and tie the end with another length
1 pair of black beads, 4mm (boy) Rnd 2: Dc around, join to first dc. Turn. of yarn. Cut the loops of the tied end
1 pair of safety eyes, 6mm (elephant) Rnds 3-4: Dc around, join. Turn. and trim.
tapestry needle, toy stuffing Rnd 5: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
small gold or yellow bead Turn. 12 sts Blanket
black cotton thread Rnds 6-9: Dc around, join. Turn. With B, chain 11.
Rnd 10: 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, 4 dc, 2 dc in Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 10
Sizing next st, 3 dc, join. Turn. 14 sts dc. Turn. 10 sts
Rnds 11-13: Dc around, join. Turn. Rows 2-5: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Elephant: 18cm long
Rnd 14: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, 4 dc, Row 6: 1 ch, 3 dc, change to C, 4 dc, join a
Boy: 6cm tall
join. Turn. 16 sts 2nd ball of B, 3 dc. Turn.
Toy
Rows 7-23: 1 ch, 3 dc in B, 4 dc in C, 3 dc Making up

in B. Turn. Fold legs horizontally and sew seam
Rows 24-28: With B only, 1 ch, dc across. from the foot end. Stuff legs and Body
Turn. and close tummy. Stuff Trunk and
Fasten off. Head. Attach safety eyes and with
Edging dark brown DK, embroider mouth
Rnd 1: With Cherry Red, join with sl st in using photo as a guide. Sew Head to
any corner to work across long edge, 1 front of Body.
ch, 2 dc in same corner, *20 dc evenly Fold Ears in half, do not stuff, and
across long edge, 3 dc in next corner, 8 seam along open end, sew to Head
dc**, 3 dc in next corner; rep from * to along centre of folded edge. Sew on
** once, 1 dc in same as first corner, join Tail, Blanket and Head Ornament. Sew
to first dc. Fasten off. Flower to tip of trunk. Attach a bead or
Rnd 2: With yellow, join in centre dc of small ornament to Head.
any corner, 1 ch, 2 dc in same st, *22
dc, 3 dc in next corner, 10 dc**, 3 dc in
next corner; rep from * to ** once, 1 dc Boy
in same as first corner, join to first dc.
Fasten off. Start crocheting
To make fringe, cut yellow to 5cm lengths,
fold each length at its centre over neck Head & Body Vest
of crochet hook, insert hook from right Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic With burgundy, chain 17.
side into any st, wrap both ends of yarn ring, 8 dc, join to first dc. 8 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 16
over hook and draw through st and loop Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st around, join to dc. Turn.
on hook. first dc. 16 sts Rows 2-3: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Rnds 3-6: Dc around, join to first dc. Row 4: 8 dc2tog. 8 sts
Head Ornament Rnd 7: 8 dc2tog. 8 sts Fasten off.
With B, chain 10. Rnd 8: Change to E, 2 dc in each st
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 9 dc. around. 16 sts Turban
Turn. 9 sts Rnds 9-12: Dc around, join to first dc. Inner piece to cover top of Head
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Rnd 13: Dc in BLO around, join to first dc. With 4-ply blue, rep rnds 1-2 of Head. 16 sts
Rows 3-4: 1 ch, 3 dc, change to C, 3 dc, Stuff body. Rnd 3: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 4 times, join
join in a 2nd ball of B, 3 dc. Turn. Rnd 14: 8 dc2tog. 8 sts to first dc. 20 sts
Row 5: 1 ch, miss first st, 2 dc in B, 3 dc in Fasten off. Weave yarn through top of sts Fasten off.
C, 2 dc in B, 1 sl st in last st. Turn. 7 sts and pull tightly to close.
Row 6: 1 ch, miss sl st and first dc, 1 dc Outer piece to wrap head
in B, 3 dc in C, 1 dc in B, 1 sl st in last st. Arms (make 2) With 4-ply blue, chain 4.
Turn. 5 sts With D, chain 6. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
Row 7: With B, 1 ch, miss sl st and first dc, Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc. Turn.
3 dc, 1 sl st in last st. Turn. 3 sts 5 dc. Turn. Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Row 8: 1 ch, miss sl st and first st, 1 dc, Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Rep Row 2 until piece measures 9 cm.
1 sl st in last st. 1 st Fasten off. Fasten off.
Fasten off.
Edging Trouser Legs (make 2) Making up
Rnd 1: Join Cherry Red, dc evenly around With E, chain 6. With D, work a gathering thread along neck
the edges, working 3 dc in each corner. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 5 dc. and draw tightly. Attach inner piece of
Join to first dc. Fasten off. Turn. 5 sts Turban. Wrap Head with outer piece and
Rnd 2: Join Yellow, dc around working 3 Rows 2-4: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. sew it in place by stitching around. Attach
dc in centre st of each corner. Join to Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc, 2 dc2tog. 3 sts Vest with the decreased side at the neck.
first dc. Fasten off. Fasten off. Seam Arms and attach them to Body.
Seam Leg. Wrap leg piece with trouser
Flower Legs (make 2) leg and sew seam, securing two pieces
With 4-ply orange and working into a magic With D, chain 5. together with a few stitches going through.
ring, 6 dc. Join to first dc. Fasten off. 6 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Attach Legs to Body.
Rnd 1: With E, join in any st, *2 ch, [1 tr, 2 4 dc. Turn. Attach eyes and gold bead using photo as
ch, sl st] in next st; rep from * 5 times. Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. a guide. Make a bow with 4-ply red and
Fasten off. Fasten off. sew it to neck.
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Décor
GEO GRANNY
coasters
Issue 29
Crochet over
yarn ends where
possible to
minimise the
amount that need
to be woven in
Kate Rowell
Décor
These colourful Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, Rnd 3: 3 ch, 4 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp,
interpretations of 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to B, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to A, 1 ch,
7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to E, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 7
geode coasters can 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch- tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to D, 1 ch, 2 tr]} in
sp, join. 28 sts 2ch-sp, 2 tr, join. 44 sts
easily be created in an Rnd 3: 3 ch, 4 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, Fasten off.
evening – they make a 7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to B, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to A, 1 ch,
Rnd 4: Join B with sl st into any 2ch-sp, 1
ch, 3 dc in same 2ch-sp, [1 dc, 1 dc in
great little set to give as 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch- BLO] 5 times, 1 dc, *3 dc in 2ch-sp, [1
sp, 2 tr, join. 44 sts dc, 1 dc in BLO] 5 times, 1 dc; rep from *
a gift (or to keep!) Fasten off. around, join to first dc. 56 sts
Rnd 4: Join C with sl st into any 2ch-sp, 1 Fasten off.
ch (does not count as a st), 3 dc in same
Aran 4mm 2ch-sp, [1 dc, 1 dc in BLO] 5 times, 1 Geo Granny 4
dc, *3 dc in 2ch-sp, [1 dc, 1 dc in BLO] Made with 3 colours
5 times, 1 dc; rep from * around, join to Rnd 1: With C and working into a magic
★ Stretch your skills first dc. 56 sts ring, 3 ch, 2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, change to
Fasten off. E, 3 tr, 1 ch, change to B, 1 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch,
Yarn used change to C, join. 12 sts
Scheepjes Cahlista
Geo Granny 2 Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp,
Made with 4 colours 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to E, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
1 ball in each Rich Coral 410 (A),
Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic 2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to B, 1 ch,
Kiwi 205 (B), Tropic 253 (C),
ring, 3 ch, 2 tr, 1 ch, change to D, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to
Shocking Pink 114 (D), Yellow Gold 208 (E)
3 tr, 1 ch, change to E, 1 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, C, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, join. 28 sts
Available from
change to C, 1 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, change to B, Rnd 3: 3 ch, 4 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp,
1 ch, join. 12 sts 7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to E, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to D, 1 2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to B, 1 ch,
About the yarn ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to
Aran; 85m per 50g ball; 100% cotton to E, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, C, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 2 tr, join.
change to C, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 Fasten off.
Tension tr, 1 ch change to B, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, Rnd 4: Join D with sl st into any 2ch-sp, 1
join. 28 sts ch, 3 dc in same 2ch-sp, [1 dc, 1 dc in
2 rnds of any design = 5.5cm across
Rnd 3: 3 ch, 4 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to D, 1 BLO] 5 times, 1 dc, *3 dc in 2ch-sp, [1
ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change dc, 1 dc in BLO] 5 times, 1 dc; rep from *
Hook used to E, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, around, join to first sc.
4mm change to C, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 7 tr, [2 Fasten off.
tr, 1 ch, change to B, 1 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp,
Sizing 2 tr, join. 44 sts
Geo Grannies
Fasten off.
Finished coaster: 10cm square Rnd 4: Join A with sl st into any 2ch-sp, 1
ch, 3 dc in same 2ch-sp, [1 dc, 1 dc in
BLO] 5 times, 1 dc, *3 dc in 2ch-sp, [1
Start crocheting dc, 1 dc in BLO] 5 times, 1 dc; rep from *
around, join to first dc. 56 sts
Colour changes always happen in the Fasten off.
corners. When changing colours pick up
the new colour on the final yrh and draw Geo Granny 3
new colour through. Join round with sl st in Made with 2 colours
Geo Granny 1 Geo Granny 2
top of beg 3 ch unless otherwise indicated, Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic
beg 3 ch counts as first tr. ring, 3 ch, 2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, change to
E, 1 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, change to D,
Geo Granny 1 1 ch, join. 12 sts
Made with 2 colours Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp,
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic 3 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to E, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
ring, 3 ch, 2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, change to 2ch-sp, 3 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 3
B, ch 1, 3 tr, ch 1, change to A, ch 1, 3 tr, tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, change to D, 1 ch, 2 tr] in
ch 2, join. 12 sts 2ch-sp, join. 28 sts Geo Granny 3 Geo Granny 4
Children’s
Add a rug
grip to
Octavius to
avoid him
sliding
Children’s
OCTAVIUS OWL RUG Add a touch of fun to your child’s room

with this friendly owl rug
Super chunky 12mm Start crocheting Change to CC2.

Rnd 2: [2 tr in next st] to end. 24 sts
The Base and Eyes are worked in the Rnd 3: [1 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end. 36 sts
★ Beginner friendly round. Start every rnd with with 3 ch Fasten off.
(counts as tr) and join with a sl st unless
Yarn used otherwise stated. The Ears and Beak are Beak
worked back and forth in rows. With CC3, chain 14. Turn.
Katia Big Ribbon
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc
2 balls each in Sky Blue 27 (MC),
beige 9 (CC1), Off-White 3 (CC2),
Base across. Turn. 14 sts
Rnd 1: With CC1 and working into magic Row 2: Miss 1 st, dc to end. Turn. 13 sts
yellow 18 (CC3)
ring, 7 tr in ring, with MC 7 tr in ring, Rep Row 2 until 1 st remains.
1 ball in black 2 (CC4)
join with a sl st. 14 sts Fasten off.
Available from www.lovecrochet.com
Rnd 1 sets colour position, from Rnd
2 always work sts of new rnd with the Making up
About the yarn
same color of previous rnd. You will need Using photo as a guide, sew Ears, Eyes
Super chunky; 72m per 200g; to break and rejoin colours in later rnds. and Beak onto the Base. Weave in all
50% cotton, 50% polyester Rnd 2: [2 tr in next st] to end. 28 sts loose ends.
Rnd 3: [1 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end. 42 sts
Tension Rnd 4: [2 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end. 56 sts
9 sts x 10 rows =10cm over dc
Need an alternative?
Hook used Rnd 8: [6 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end. 112 sts
12mm Rnd 9: [7 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end. 126 sts
Rnd 10: Tr around.
Any of these super chunky
Rnd 11: [8 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end. 140 sts yarns will make a great
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Rnd 12: [9 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end. snuggly rug for little ones
wool sewing needle 154 sts
Rnd 13: [10 tr, 2 tr in next st] to end.
168 sts
About the book Rnd 14: Tr around.
Fasten off.
Ears (make 2) Cygnet Seriously King Cole Big Value

With MC, chain 18. Turn. Chunky Super Chunky
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc
to end. Turn. 18 sts
Row 2: Miss 1 st, dc to end. Turn. 17 sts
Rep Row 2 until 1 st remains.
Fasten off.
Translated from Complementi D’arredo Eyes (make 2)

Rnd 1: With CC4 and working into magic Rowan Big Wool Wool Couture
Uncinetto (Home Crochet) by Samanta
Cheeky Chunky
Fornino, £18.34 Il Castello ring, 12 tr. 12 sts
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and cream. It’s sitting on a chair in my living to find at the shop?
www.yarn-etc.business.site room and is often used. I love it very much; I am a crocheter first and a knitter second
it has so many memories in it including the – I only learned to knit when I got the
really dodgy first squares I ever crocheted. shop. We stock a big selection of crochet
patterns, especially those by The Crochet
Why did you want to open a yarn shop? Project and other independent crochet
I was already a crocheter and used the designers along with some fabulous yarn
shop for some of my supplies. I found out that is crying out to be hooked. We stock
the owner was going to retire and close local hand-dyed yarn along with British yarn
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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) 3

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

working a basic stitch will be given with
the instruction of how many stitches are
5
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. Finishing
working four double crochet stitches into the weight of yarn, it also gives an insight Apart from toys, most projects should
the next available st. into the fibre make up (in case you want be blocked to relax the yarn into its new
to create something that looks similar) as shape. This is done by wetting the object,
Square brackets are used in patterns to well as the yardage, so you can ensure you either in warm water, with a spray bottle
show a complete instruction, which is then buy enough yarn length in the substituted or by steaming it. Then shape it and leave
followed by a further instruction outside yarn. If not, you might find yourself with to dry. This can be just laid out flat, pinned
the bracket. For example, ‘[3 dc, 2 dc in the a different dyelot, which could cause a out on a blocking or foam board or with
next st] 4 times’ means that ‘3 dc, 2 dc subtle, but noticeable shift in the colour of the likes of hats, some people even pop
in the next st’ will be worked four times your project. them over inflated balloons. You can find
in succession. this at the end of a pattern.
2. Tension
Another way of indicating a repeat is to For most crochet projects, a tension 4. Charts
use *, followed by an instruction to repeat square is important – especially with A symbol diagram is in essence an X-ray
from * a certain number of times. wearable items such as garments, of the finished crocheted item. Symbol
accessories and baby clothes. How tightly diagrams are excellent for all skill levels,
Round brackets within pattern instructions or loosely you crochet is important for and some beginners find that they are able
will signify sizing – so make sure you sizing, so crocheting a small square in to tackle more complex stitch patterns
pay attention to the Sizing section of the the suggested pattern is an indicator of much earlier. They don’t suit all stitchers,
project materials column. If a pattern whether the final project will turn out the particularly those who aren’t visual
states S (M, L) then in the instructions right size. If your tension does not match learners in the first place, but with a few
20 (24, 28) dc, you work the number of the suggested tension, adjust your hook tips and pointers, even those who are less
stitches required that corresponds to the size as required. Many people do not look intuitive visually will be able to successfully
size you are working only. at tension for amigurumi toys, however, read a diagram and stitch a lovely piece.
HOW-TO
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5. Stitch patterns giving a clue of where to fasten off and Blog – The Little Treasures
If you come across a term outside of the join in colours. If there’s a jump between The Little Treasures is a haven of inspiration
common abbreviations included in this where you end the row and where you created by crochet and textile designer
issue, it may be a special stitch. Look out start the next, there’s a good chance that Maya Kuzman. You’ll discover an
for separate instructions outside of the the colour has changed – sometimes this assortment of posts to get your creativity
pattern, which will explain how to make is signified in the colouring of the chart, flowing, including free patterns, DIY tutorials
the stitch. sometimes not! and even an inspirational
photography gallery.
How to read a chart www.thelittletreasures.blogspot.com
First up, find your key. While you may
recognise some of the symbols from
Chart
previous chart reading experiences, you
need to remember that different people
draw charts differently, and what meant
a treble stitch before may mean a half
treble now. It will also contain any 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
Book – 201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks,
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Projects and Ideas
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Basics
2
LEARN
4
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!
28
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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29
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.
14 You’ve made your first double crochet. Double crochet
is essential for
15
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
TV
double crochet
25 stitches, simply
make more
26 than one
Keep an eye on
double crochet
in the same www.crochetnow.co.uk for our
27 stitch as shown channel with step-by-step videos
1
in this example.
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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
3 4
through the remaining two loops. One 27
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 1 2
through two loops.
There are now three
loops on the hook.
8
4 Yarn round
9 the hook again
and pull through
the remaining
10 three loops.
11
12 3 4
13
14
Changing colour
15
16
17
1 2 3
18 Crochet colourwork can make for some Pull through both loops to complete the Once secured, you can either fasten off
fantastic results. To change colour mid-row, stitch and continue to work the next stitch the old yarn, or keep it attached if you’ll
first work the stitch until the penultimate in the next colour. be working it in again soon – this is called
19
step in colour 1. Yarn round the hook in the stranded colourwork.
new colour.
20
21
22
Measuring tension
Tension squares are
23 particularly important
for projects where size
does matter, so be sure
24 to work up a square in
pattern that’s slightly
17 18
larger than 10cm2. 15 16
25 Grab your ruler and 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
6 7
5
count your stitches. 1 2 3 4
26 Too many? Try a hook

size up. Too few? Try a
hook size down.
27
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Basics
STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you’ll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt
alternate sl st slip stitch
beg
beginning sp space
BLO
work in back loops only st(s) stitche(s)
CC
contrasting colour tbl through the back loop
ch
chain tr treble
ch-sp
chain space ttr triple treble
cont
continue tr2tog ork two treble crochet
w
stitches together
dc
double crochet
WS wrong side
dc2tog
work two double crochet stitches together
yrh yarn round hook
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 r aised 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
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it’s something that as a fairly basic stitches secures it quite nicely. But working
crocheter myself, I have struggled with over the ends in granny square throws and
in the past and it’s put me off attempting other types of crochet in the round used
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in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 13

tr-gr in MC. Turn. 54

in MC, WSE. space

Row 29: RSS, 4 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 1 tr-gr 44

in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 14 40

tr-gr in MC. Turn. 38

Row 30: 4 ch,14 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 5 tr-gr

in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr in MC, WSE. 32

Row 31: RSS, 5 tr-gr, 4 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr 30

in CC3, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 15 tr-gr in 26

Row 32: 4 ch, 14 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 22

tr-gr in MC, 5 tr-gr in CC1, WSE. 18

Row 33: RSS, 4 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC1, 1 tr-gr 16

tr-gr in MC. Turn. 11

Row 34: 4 ch,13 tr-gr, 5 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr

in MC, 1 tr-gr in CC3, 1 tr-gr in CC2, 5 tr-gr 4

in CC1, 4 tr-gr in MC, WSE. 2

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