Editor’s letter

Welcome
Have the sherry at the ready! Because
your Christmas issue of Love Crochet has
Scandi-style decorations, p36
landed! And we have so many projects to
get you in a festive frame of mind…

Your fabulous, Christmas special is packed with decorations

including a popcorn garland and mini trees set on page 42,
pretty bauble (p.31), and beautiful wreath (p.74). We also
have sweet toy ideas such as an adorable Father Christmas
over on page 12; very cute, carolling snow mum and child
(p.18); and on page 32, a gorgeous, drumming teddy.

Plus, this issue we also have a mini book with 32 pages

of crochet Christmas gift ideas – perfect presents with a Cute hat & scarf for babies, p59
personal touch. Enjoy! And happy crochet Christmas, all!

EXTRA 32-page booklet

packed with gift ideas
to hook for loved ones

Reindeer-motif jumper, p70

Zeena Moolla
Editor

PS. The next issue of Love Crochet is on sale on 28th December

2018. If you have any queries about patterns, email patternhelp@
immediate.co.uk and we’ll be happy to give you a hand! Advent-calendar bunting, p64

LOV E C R O C H E T 3
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Crochet
Cnents
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PROJECTS
12 FATHER CHRISTMAS 31 BAUBLE GARLAND 49 JAR COVER
Get ho-ho-hooking a jolly Saint Nick A tassel-tastic garland that sparkles Jazz up your jars with lace covers

16 PINK MITTENS 32 FESTIVE TEDDY 50 WINTER BLANKET

Warm up in a pair of hot-pink mittens
22 SNOW FAMILY
Make Lucy Pollock’s snow mum and
child, all ready for carolling!
25 TREE GARLAND
Deck the halls in colourful pompoms
Hook a little drummer bear toy,
resplendent in its uniform!
36 HEART DECORATIONS
Show you care with hanging hearts
42 LACE CARDIGAN
Crochet a comfy cranberry cover-up
Hook a starry throw for frosty nights
53 MINI TREES
Add cheer with charming mini trees
56 LACE BUNTING
Hang a string of exquisite lace
bunting in snow-white yarn

29 TABLE RUNNER 46 COLOURFUL PONCHO 59 KIDS’ HAT AND SCARF

Set the table with a Scandi runner Make a bold poncho in granny trebles A cool set to keep little ones toasty

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16

32 42 22

67 49 68

62 SNOWFLAKE GARLAND 72 SNOW DECORATIONS

,SSOEƥYVV]SJƥEOIWJSV]SYVLSQI Add a sprinkling of snow to your tree

64 ADVENT ENVELOPES 74 HOLIDAY HOMEWARE

Count down with a star-motif advent
67 MUG COSY
Treat a tea-drinker to a cute, cosy gift
68 HANGING BOX
Gifts aren’t just for under the tree!
Make a box to hang on its branches
70 REINDEER JUMPER
Give a plain jumper a festive update
Go all-out with candy colours for
Kath Webber’s statement wreath
77 SNOWFLAKE SHAPE
A delicate design to put on display
78 PEG DOLL FAIRIES
Kids will love this set of glittery faries
80 BEAN BAG
Re-cover a bean bag in stylish stripes
36
PLUS SOME GREAT READS
7 ASK THE EXPERT 8 SHOPPING
INSPIRATION 10 NEWS, BOOKS
AND EVENTS 38 TUTORIAL: HOW TO
MAKE A HEEL FLAP SOCK 41 BACK
ISSUES 82 REVIEWS 84 HOW TO
CROCHET 91 NEXT ISSUE

LOV E C R O C H E T 5
100% Acrylic
Self-Striping Yarn
Big Ball Size
Makes it Suitable
for Fashion and
Home Decor
Projects
Available in 20
Vibrant Colourways

NOW AVAILABLE FROM

HOBBYCRAFT | WOOL WAREHOUSE | BLACK SHEEP | COLEMANS CRAFT WAREHOUSE | THE SILK ROAD
WOOLLY GIRAFFE | DERAMORES | CRAFTWORLD NORTHERN IRELAND | PEACH UNICORN
THE RANGE | WOOLFULL | READICUT | PLUS MANY MORE

Chrstmas
Crocet
Don’t groan when festive goodies start to
ƤPPWLSTWLIPZIWWE]WJoanna Benner –
think of it as a reminder to get crocheting!
L
ast year, there were elves – and
they were everywhere! If you
didn’t understand why, it was
all to do with a book called Elf
on the Shelf. The idea is that parents put
the little elf on a shelf at the beginning of
December and it will watch the children
and report back to Father Christmas to
tell him if the children have been good –
or not! The elf needs to be put in different
places each day to give the illusion that it
moved by itself. If you would like to make
ERIPJ]SYGERƤRHEJVIIHS[RPSEHEFPI
pattern for a girl elf (it’s easy to change
its features and hair to a boy elf) at www.
The trick in the run-up to Christmas is to
keep your projects small. That way you get the
satisfaction of the finished article
hobbycraft.co.uk. The doll is crocheted
in Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn, which
comes in 70gm balls for £3 each.
Whatever you make, the trick in the run-
up to Christmas is to keep your projects
small. That way you get the satisfaction
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mean gifts – you’ll get ahead! You can’t
go far wrong with 30 Gifts in 30 Days by
Bendy Carter. All the projects are graded,
so you will know instantly if it’s at your
skill level. There’s a crochet guide at the
back of the book but, on the whole, you
go straight into the projects. Baby and
doll’s clothes, scarves, blankets, hats,
coasters – there’s so much to choose
From top: Try Hobbycraft’s free pattern for a cute elf; Get crafting for Christmas with 30 Gifts in 30
Days by Bendy Carter; Treat yourself to colour-coded hooks from The Cotton and Craft Company
Expert advice
from! The lace fridge magnets would be
a quick and welcome gift for anybody.
The only thing that you have to be careful
with is that this book is American and
has American terms. However, it’s easy to
print a conversion chart from the internet
for reference and it’s certainly worth it to
make up these lovely designs. To buy the
book for £8.99 go to www.amazon.co.uk.
Christmas can be expensive, but it’s still
worth splashing out on a gorgeous ball of
yarn (or two or three!). Don’t be tempted
to buy anything too chunky – it’s murder
on the hands. You would probably need
to buy a new hook and you may need a
lot of yarn for one project. It goes without
saying that there is much more yardage
in a 4ply yarn than an Aran one. Of course,
you make a thicker fabric with crochet
than in knitting. So, try not to go thicker
than a double knit yarn. Talking about new
hooks, why not treat yourself to a set?
These will be good to your hands and to
your purse. The fact they’re colour-coded
is an added boon as you’re less likely to
pick up the wrong size half way through
crocheting a scarf! Nine hooks in sizes
from 2mm to 6mm at only £12.95 from
www.thecottonandcraftcompany.co.uk
will keep you busy and help you to have a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
LOV E C R O C H E T 7
Inspiration

Shopping hoked
Stock up with storage solutions
and more for your crafty home

✱ Glitter boxes,
YOƥ]MRKXMKIVGSQ £10

✱ Stag head silhouette

✱ Naughty or
Christmas light,
nice chart book,
[[[PMKLXWJYRGSYO
www.paperchase.
£64.99
co.uk, £5

✱ Noel neon wall light,

✱ Crochet Beautiful [[[PMKLXWJYRGSYO
Things bag, £59.99
www.zazzle.co.uk,
£16.05

✱ Spiced orange candle

and reed diffuser,
www.annabeljames.co.uk,
from £14.95
✱ Christmas decorations, WLSTREXMSREPXVYWXSVKYO
various prices starting at £5

✱ Snowman mug,
YOƥ]MRKXMKIVGSQ, £4

Merry Christmas
printed ribbon,
www.rexlondon.com,
£2.95

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 Inspiration

✱ Winter Wonderland biscuit tin,

[[[FMWGYMXIIVWGSQ £32.50

✱ Clementine door wreath,

[[[MRXIVƥSVEGSYO, £75

✱ Yarn ball Christmas card,

[[[^E^^PIGSYO£3.59

✱ Antler rustic small table lamp,

[[[HEZMHLYRXPMKLXMRKGSYO £150
✱ Christmas box,
[[[WYIV]HIVSVKWLST£14.99

✱ Noel red cushion,

[[[PEYVEEWLPI]GSQ £35

✱ Suede metallic
gold tote,
[[[MERWRS[GSQ
£63

✱ Croft Collection Frome leather

armchair, [[[NSLRPI[MWGSQ £799

✱ Christmas fabric bag,

YOƥ]MRKXMKIVGSQ £1
LOV E C R O C H E T 9
News

In te Loop Books, workshops, crafty events,

top of the blogs – we have the latest crochet
lowdown for you here…

WE
love

Top of te Blogs! Creative crafting

www.thecrochetcraftco.co.uk
Donna is really into ‘mindful crochet’. With her
busy day job in a hospice, she appreciates the
way crochet calms our minds and relaxes our
bodies, both of which help to maintain mental
and physical health. Donna designs
the cutest amigurumi critters, which she
WIPPWEWƤRMWLIHMXIQWFYXXLITEXXIVRWEVI
for sale, too (go to page 82 to see her Peter
the Penguin design). Donna also teaches
crochet in the Southampton area – visit
her Facebook page, via the link from her
site, for dates if you're in the area.
At The Creative Craft Show in
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opportunity to indulge your passion
for crochet and yarn. Ask an expert
for advice, hone your skills at a
workshop and shop for artisan
goodies. It's not just about yarn
craft, though – if you’ve ever fancied
trying cross stitch, paper crafting
or jewellery-making, now’s your
chance. The Creative Craft Show is
on at EventCity in Manchester, 31
January to 2 February. Go to www.
stitchandhobby.co.uk for ticket info.

Colour crafting The Art of Learn to design

Curious about the science
of colour? Maybe you’d
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with mixing and
matching yarns
to create crochet
projects with more of
a 'wow’ factor. We found
this great blog post that
describes how colours are formed and
perceived, as well as how to mix them.
It'll get you started on a vibrant journey
of colour discovery. www.creativebloq.
com/colour/colour-theory-11121290
crochet blankets Delicate In this collection of
23 projects by Sharon
Crochet from art that inspires
you. Author Rachele
Crochet Hernes Silverman and
other lace designers
Blankets Carmona explains the are shawls, scarves,
step-by-step process wraps, cardigans and
of creating workable accessories. All are
patterns from various light and airy with a
art forms, including ƥSEX]HVETIERH[MPPFI
weaving and quilting. stunning additions to
8LIVIEVIEPWSTVSƤPIW both casual and more
of six artists who JSVQEPSYXƤXWDelicate
inspire Rachele. Crochet: 23 Light and
The Art of Crochet Pretty Designs for
Blankets: 18 Projects Shawls, Tops and More
Inspired by Modern by Sharon Hernes
Makers by Rachele Silverman is out now
Carmona is out now (Stackpole Books,
(Interweave, £18.99). £19.95).

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& cards a family
gathering
without
the stress!
 Top tip
Use a wooden
hook with cotton
yarn, as it has a
much better grip

Here comes Snta!

Make Christmas extra jolly with our sweet Santa, complete
with a big round belly and jingle bell hat. By Matt Spiers

Yu wil ned
■ DMC Natura Just Cotton, 1 ball
each in:
Nacar shade (N35) – Yarn A
Ibiza (shade N01) – Yarn B
Passion (shade N23) – Yarn C
Noir (shade N11) – Yarn D
■ 2.5mm (UK 12 or 13, US C/2 or B/1)
crochet hook
■ Yarn needle
■ Sewing needle and invisible thread
(or matching colour thread)
■ 8S]WXYJƤRK
■ 2 x 5mm safety eyes
■ 2 x 8mm black buttons
■ 1cm diameter bell
Measurements
■ Approx. 19cm (7½in) tall
Tension
■ Tension is not critical for this project
but stitches should be tight so that
WXYJƤRKHSIWRSXWLS[XLVSYKL
Abbreviations
■ For standard abbreviations
see page 90
Father Christmas
C
oming soon, down a chimney near you, it’s our very jolly
Father Christmas! We love the traditional look of this
festive fellow – dressed head to toe in red and white,
with smart black boots and a matching belt, he’s a classic Santa,
amigurumi style! Sit him on the mantelpiece to greet the real Santa
on his way in, or on a toy shelf to let children know that Father
Christmas is always watching to see if they’re naughty or nice!
FATHER CHRISTMAS
Using Yarn A, make magic loop
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st),
6dc into the magic loop. (6dc)
Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st);
rep 6 times. (18dc)
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next
st); rep 6 times. (24dc)
Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next
st); rep 6 times. (30dc)
Rounds 6-16 Dc in each st around.
(30dc)
Round 17 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog); rep After sewing on Santa’s
6 times. (24dc) beard and moustache,
Round 18 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog); rep remember to add his hat!
6 times. (18dc)
Round 19 (Dc in next st, dc2tog); rep 6
times. (12dc)
Round 20 Dc2tog 6 times. (6dc) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ss into next st, fasten off and weave in
ends. Moustache
Using Yarn B, ch10.
Beard Row 17WMRƤVWXGLJVSQLSSOHGMR
Using Yarn B, ch22. next 2ch, 2htr in next ch, ch1, ss in next
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and in ch, ch1, 2htr in next ch, dc in next 2 ch,
next 2 ch, (dc in next 4ch, 2dc in next ch); ss in last ch.
rep 2 times, dc in next 3 ch, turn. (24dc) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in
ƤVWXWXWHGMRRI\XWXWHGMRRI\X Body
ch); rep 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, turn. Using Yarn C, make magic loop.
(27dc) Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st),
Row 3'LHGMRƤVWXWXWHGMRRI\X 6dc into the magic loop. (6dc)
About this yarn 6 sts, 2dc); rep 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
DMC Natura Just Cotton turn. (30dc) Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st);
100% cotton Row 4'LHGMRƤVWXWXWHGMRRI\X rep 6 times. (18dc)
QTIVK 7 sts, 2dc); rep 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' turn. (33dc) st); rep 6 times. (24dc)
£3.85, visit www.dmc.com to buy Row 5 (WS) Ch1, dc in each st across. Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next
SVXSƤRHEPSGEPWXSGOMWX (33dc) st); rep 6 times. (30dc)

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Father Christmas

Chnge from
red to black yarn
to make Snta’s
belt as part of
te body

Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next Round 25 Dc in each st around. Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st),
st); rep 6 times. (36dc) Round 26 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog in 6dc into the magic loop. (6dc)
Round 7(GMRRI\XWXWHGMRRI\X
st); rep 6 times. (42dc)
Round 8 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next
st); rep 6 times. (48dc)
Rounds 9-13 Dc in each st around.
Change to Yarn D.
Rounds 14-16 Dc in each st around.
Change to Yarn C.
Round 17 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog in
next st); rep 6 times. (42dc)
Rounds 18-19 Dc in each st around.
next st); rep 6 times. (18dc)
Round 27 Dc in each st around.
Round 28 (Dc in next st, dc2tog in next
st); rep 6 times. (12dc)
Ss into next st, fasten off and leave a
long tail.
Buckle
9WMRK=EVR%GLNSMR[MXLWWMRXSƤVWX
ch to form a ring.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st),
Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st);
rep 2 times. (9dc)
Rows 3-13 Dc in each st around. (9dc)
Ss into next st, fasten off and leave a
long tail.
Legs (make 2)
Using Yarn C, make a magic loop.
Repeat rows 1-7 of arms.
Boots (make 2)
Round 20(GMRRI\XWXWHGXSKMR
next st); rep 6 times. (36dc)
Round 21 Dc in each st around.
Round 22 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog in
next st); rep 6 times. (30dc)
Round 23 Dc in each st around.
Round 24 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog in
next st); rep 6 times. (24dc)
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*dc in next 3 ch, (dc, ch2, dc) in next ch,
dc in next 2 ch, (dc, ch2, dc) in next ch*;
VITJVSQXSWWMRXSƤVWXHGXSNSMR
(18dc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms (make 2)
Using Yarn C, make a magic loop.
Using Yarn D, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st),
6dc into the magic loop. (6dc)
Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
Rounds 3-6 Dc in each st around.
Row 7 Ss in next st, ch1 (does not count
as st), dc in same st as ss, dc in next 8
sts, turn. (9dc)
 Father Christmas

Top Tip Santa’s hat has a shiny bell

– you could replace it with a

Give Snta some rosy small pompom if you prefer

cees or a little muth

using bluser nd a
thin brush

Rows 8-10 Ch1 (does not count as st),

dc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
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row.
Round 9 Ch1, dc along side of row, over
unworked 3 sts of round 6, and along Kids will love this jolly
SXLIVWMHINSMR[MXLWWMRXSƤVWXHG fellow – he makes a
made. (11dc) KVIEXWXSGOMRKƤPPIV
Row 10-12 Ch1 (does not count as st),
dc in each st around, join with ss into
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Fasten off and leave a long tail. Use the
tail from end of Row 10 to sew up the
seam at the end of the boot.

Hat
Using Yarn C, make a magic loop
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st),
6dc into the magic loop. (6dc)
Rounds 2-3 Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Round 4 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st);
rep 2 times. (9dc)
Rounds 5-6 Dc in each st around (9dc)
Round 7 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next
st); rep 2 times. (12dc)
Rounds 8-9 Dc in each st around. (12dc)
Round 10 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next Rounds 20-21 Dc in each st around. only. Position moustache in place and
WX
VITXMQIWHG
(30dc) sew to head with a few stitches in the
Rounds 11-12 Dc in each st around. Round 22 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next middle of moustache. Firmly stuff body,
HG
WX
VITXMQIWHG
 and using thread sew buckle to the
Round 13 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next Change to Yarn B. black band and sew the two buttons
st); rep 2 times. (18dc) Rounds 23-25 Dc in each st around. above the buckle. Use the long tail left
Rounds 14-15 Dc in each st around. (36dc) on the end of body to sew the body to
(18dc) Fasten off and weave in ends. the bottom of the head. Sew arms to
Round 16 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next side of body. Roll a very small amount
WX
VITXMQIWHG
 To make up
Rounds 17-18 Dc in each st around.
(24dc)
Round 19 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next
WX
SJWXYJƤRKMRXSEFEPPERHTPEGIMRXSI
Insert safety eyes into head and stuff. of each boot. Firmly stuff leg and place
Position beard in place on head and sew into boot (if you’re struggling use your
into place with thread, sewing along the hook to push it in). Use tail of leg to sew
VITXMQIWHG
 sides of row and starting chain edge legs to body. Sew bell to end of hat.

L O V E C R O C H E T 15
 Pretty
in pink
Val Pierce’s hot pink mittens
are so warm and cosy, with
gorgeous textures, too

Top tip
Finding big gaps
between stitches?
Go down a hook
size to tighten
your tension
 Pink mittens

Yu wil ned
C
osy mittens are a winter must-have, so get hooking
■ Rico Baby Classic DK,
this beautiful pair. Val’s design uses post treble stitches
2 balls in Fuchsia (shade 012)
■ 3.5mm (UK E/4) hook to create the textured pattern, so you’ll need a good
■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook understanding of treble crochet before tackling this project.
Measurements
■ 8SƤXEZIVEKIPEHMIWŭLERH
■ ;MHXLEVSYRHTEPQETTVS\ MITTENS (MAKE 2) 18. (48 sts)
22cm (8½in) Cuff (worked sideways) Next row 1ch, 1dc in each st to end.
Using 3.5mm hook, make 33ch. Continue in pattern, beg Row 1.
Tension Row 1 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc Next row Pattern 18, make 5ch, miss next
■ 8IRWMSRMWRSXGVMXMGEPJSV into each ch to end, turn. (32 dc) 12 sts, pattern 18.
XLMWTVSNIGX Row 2 1ch, 1 dc into each dc but working Next row 1ch, 1dc in each st and ch to end.
into back loop of each stitch, turn. Next row Work in pattern for 18 rows,
Abbreviations Repeat Row 2 until you have worked 42 ending on a 2nd pattern row.
■ 864XVIFPIVSYRHTSWX
 rows in total. Fasten off.
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About this yarn
Rico Baby Classic DK
50% polyamide, 50% acrylic
165m per 50g
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£2.79, for stockists visit
www.rico-design.de
Upper part of mitten
Fold cuff in half, lengthways. Using 4mm
hook, rejoin yarn to top-right corner
of the cuff and working through both
thicknesses of fabric, work 38 dc evenly
all along the top of the piece.
Next row 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, turn.
Begin pattern
Row 1 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc,
1TRP in next dc, rep from * to last 2 sts,
1dc in to each of last two dc, turn.
Row 2 1ch, 1dc into each st across row,
turn.
These 2 rows form pattern and are
repeated throughout.
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times.
Shape for thumb gusset
Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in each of next 2
dc, pattern 18, turn. (40 sts)
Next (and all alt) rows 1ch, 1dc in each
dc to end, turn.
Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc
in each of next 2dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern
18, turn. (42 sts)
Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc
in each of next 4dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern
18. (44 sts)
Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc
in each of next 6dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern
18. (46 sts)
Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in
each of next 8 dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern
Shape top
Working in dc only:
Row 1 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 15dc, dc2tog, dc
1, dc2tog, 15dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.
Row 2 and foll alt rows 1ch, 1dc into each
st to end, turn.
Row 3 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 13dc, dc2tog, dc
1, dc2tog, 13dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.
Row 5 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 11dc, dc2tog, dc
1, dc2tog, 11dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.
Row 7 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 9dc, dc2tog, dc
1, dc2tog, 9dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.
Row 9 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 7dc, dc2tog, dc
1, dc2tog, 7dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.
Row 10 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end.
Fasten off.
Thumb
Using 4mm hook and with WS facing,
rejoin yarn to inner edge of 5ch at base of
thumb, work 1dc into each st and ch all
around, join with a ss. (17 dc)
Turn work.
Next round 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end,
join with a sl st to beg of round, turn.
Repeat last row 9 times more.
Next row 1dc in next dc, dc2tog all
around, join with a ss.
Next row 1dc in next dc, dc2tog all
around, join with a ss. Fasten off.
To make up
Work in any loose ends. Sew cuff tog,
joining the two layers of fabric. Now join
side and top of mitten, matching rows.
L O V E C R O C H E T 17
 Top tip
Wash your hands
regularly as you
crochet, to keep
the white yarn
looking clean!

Snowy nd Chily
Join in the festive carol singing with Lucy Pollock’s adorable
snow lady and child – what a fun, frosty pair!
 Snow family

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■ Stylecraft Special DK, 1 ball each in:
White (shade 1001)
Spice (shade 1711)
Sherbert (shade 1034)
Aster (shade 1003)
Matador (shade 1010)
Green (shade 1116)
■ Small amount of Black yarn
(shade 1002)
■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook
■ White and baby blue felt
■ Black embroidery thread
■ Glitter blue embroidery thread
■ Embroidery needle
■ Stitch marker
■ 8S]WXYJƤRK
■ 2 x 12 mm black safety eyes
■ 2 x 10 mm black safety eyes
■ 4 x 6 mm black safety eyes
Measurements
■ Snowy: 25cm (10 inches) tall
■ Chilly: 15cm (6 inches) tall
Tension
■ Tension is not critical for this project
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cheesy, festive pop tune, these adorable singing snow
characters are here to join in the fun! Mum Snowy is
snuggled up warm in a beautiful blue poncho, while her little boy
Chilly stays nice and cosy in a hat and scarf. To make a dad and
daughter too, omit the poncho and change the colours of Chilly’s
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Head Insert 12mm eyes between rounds
Using White, make a MC. 17-18, 12 sts apart.
Round 1 6 dc. (6 sts) Round 23 (8dc, dec) six times. (54 sts)
Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) Round 24 (7dc, dec) six times. (48 sts)
Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) Round 25 (6dc, dec) six times. (42 sts)
Round 4 (2dc, inc) six time. (24 sts) Round 26 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts)
Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts) Round 27 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts)
Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts) Round 28 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts)
Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts) Stuff here.
Round 8 (6dc, inc) six times. (48 sts) Round 29 (2dc, dec) six times. (18 sts)
Round 9 (7dc, inc) six times. (54 sts) Round 30 (1dc, dec) six times. (12 sts)
Round 10 (8dc, inc) six times. (60 sts) Round 31 (Dec) six times. (6 sts)
Rounds 11-22 Dc around. (12 rnds) Using an embroidery needle, sew the
(60 sts) rest of the stitches tight, secure well.

Abbreviations
■ For standard abbreviations
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About this yarn

Stylecraft Special DK
100% acrylic
295m per 100g Snuggle up this winter
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' and make our snow lady
£1.85, for stockists visit to celebrate the season
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

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Snow family

Nose
Using Spice, make a MC.
Round 1 4dc. (4 sts)
Round 2 Dc around. (4 sts)
Round 3 (1dc, inc) two times. (6 sts)
Rounds 4-6 Dc around. (3 rnds) (6 sts)
Round 7 (2dc, inc) two times. (8 sts)
Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Lightly stuff the nose

Body
Using White, make a MC.
Round 1 6dc. (6 sts)
Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts)
Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts)
Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts)
Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts)
Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts)
Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts)
Round 8 (6dc, inc) six times. (48 sts)
Round 9 (7dc, inc) six times. (54 sts)
Round 10 (8dc, inc) six times. (60 sts)
Round 11 (9dc, inc) six times. (66 sts)
Round 12 (10dc, inc) six times. (72 sts)
Rounds 13-24 Dc around. (12 rnds)
(72 sts)
Round 25 (10dc, dec) six times. (66 sts)
Round 26 Dc around. (66 sts)
Round 27 (9dc, dec) six times. (60 sts) Draped elegantly over her
Round 28 Dc around. (60 sts) shoulders, Snowy looks
Round 29 (8dc, dec) six times. (54 sts) so snug in her poncho
Round 30 Dc around. (54 sts)
Round 31 (7dc, dec) six times. (48 sts)
Round 32 Dc around. (48 sts)
Round 33 (6dc, dec) six times. (42 sts) Rounds 9-28 Dc around. (20 rnds) (18) (35 rows) (20 sts)
Round 34 Dc around. (42 sts) Stuff hands only. Row 37 Htr across. (20 sts)
Round 35 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts) Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail. Fold the rectangle piece in half to make
Round 36 Dc around. (36 sts) a square (Pic 1), dc 20 sts across one
Round 37 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts) Poncho dress side to join edges (Pic 2), fasten off and
Round 38 Dc around. (30 sts) Using Sherbert, ch22. sew in the ends. Turn the piece right
Round 39 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts) Row 1 Htr 2nd ch from hook, htr across, side out.
Round 40 Dc around. (24 sts) ch2, turn. (20 sts)
Insert 2 x 10mm eyes for buttons, Rows 2-36 Htr across, ch2, turn. (Pic 3)
between rounds 30-31 and rounds 23-24. Row 38 Ch2, htr in same st, htr in the
Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail. Pic 1 next 39 sts, ch2, turn. (40 sts)
Stuff here. Rows 39-52 Htr across, ch2, turn.
(14 rows) (40 sts)
Fold
Arms (make 2) Row 53 Htr across.
Using White, make a MC. Fasten off and sew in ends.
Round 1 6dc. (6 sts) Pic 2
Pic 3
Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) DC Trim
Start
Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) htr Using Aster yarn, start at any corner,
here
Rounds 4-7 Dc around. (4 rnds) (18 sts) ch2, htr all the way around the poncho
Round 8 (1dc, dec) six times. (18 sts) dress until you meet back to the

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beginning chain.
Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew in the ends.
CHILLY
Head
Using White, make a MC.
Round 1 6dc. (6 sts)
Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts)
Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts)
Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts)
Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts)
Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts)
Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts)
Rounds 8-14 Dc around. (7 rnds)
(42 sts)
Insert 6mm eyes between rounds 8-9,
8 sts apart.
Round 15 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts)
Round 16 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts)
Round 17 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts)
Round 18 (2dc, dec) six times. (18 sts)
Stuff here.
Round 19 (1dc, dec) six times. (12 sts)
Round 20 (Dec) six times. (6 sts)
Using an embroidery needle, sew the
rest of the stitches tight, secure well.
Body
Using White, make a MC.
Round 1 6dc. (6 sts)
Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts)
Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts)
Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts)
Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts)
Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts)
Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts)
Round 8 (6dc, inc) six times. (48 sts)
Round 9 (7dc, inc) six times. (54 sts)
Rounds 10-17 Dc around. (8 rnds)
(54 sts)
Round 18 (7dc, dec) six times. (48 sts)
Round 19 Dc around. (48 sts)
Round 20 (6dc, dec) six times. (42 sts)
Round 21 Dc around. (42 sts)
Round 22 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts)
Round 23 Dc around. (36 sts)
Round 24 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts)
Snow family
Round 25 Dc around. (30 sts)
Round 26 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts)
Round 27 Dc around. (24 sts)
Round 28 (2dc, dec) six times. (18 sts)
Insert 2 x 6mm eyes for buttons,
between rounds 20-21 and rounds
17-18.
Stuff here
Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Arms (make 2)
Using White, make a MC.
Round 1 6dc. (6 sts)
Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts)
Rounds 3-5 Dc around. (3 rnds) (12 sts)
Round 6 (1 dc, dec) four times. (8 sts)
Rounds 7-18 Dc around. (12 rnds)
(8 sts)
Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Hat
Using Matador, make a MC.
Round 1 6dc. (6 sts)
Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts)
Chily certainly
does lok a
bit cold with
hs pink rosy
cees!
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Snow family
Hook a lovely singing
family, ready for a
season of festive fun!

Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts)

Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts)
Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts)
Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts)
Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts)
Rounds 8-11 Dc around. (4 rnds)
(42 sts)
Change to Aster.
Rounds 12-13 Dc around. (2 rnds)
(42 sts)
Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Scarf
Using Green, ch56.
Row 1 Dc 2nd ch from the hook, dc
across, ch1, turn. (55 sts)
Row 2 Dc across. (55 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew in the ends.
Book
Use a ruler and draw a 8x4cm rectangle
on a piece of card (an empty cereal box
will do). Cut this out and fold in half to
create the crease of a book. Lay your
card over the white felt and draw around
the outside with a border of 2mm (this
will make the sewing much easier). Cut
out. Repeat with baby blue felt.
On the white felt, sew horizontal lines of
black thread, using the image below as
a guide. Secure well.
On the blue felt make a star shape on
one half of the felt using the glitter
thread. Secure well.
Make your book by putting the two felt
pieces together, wrong sides facing,
with the card in between.
Sew the two felt pieces together using a
simple blanket stitch all the way round
the edges, in the blue glitter thread.
Secure well and trim any threads. If you
wish, you can also sew a line down the
middle (to make the crease of the book).
To assemble
Attach the noses to the heads using
orange yarn, making sure to hide the
yarn at the bottom of the head (you'll be
sewing that part to the neck later, so it
won't be seen).
Using black yarn, starting from the
bottom of the head, make two lines
under the nose to create the mouth.
Make the eyebrows with two black lines
above the eyes, then secure back again
to the bottom of the head and trim any
leftover yarn.
Sew the head onto the body using white
yarn, making sure to use pins to help
keep your head in place while you sew
around the body and head. Secure well
and trim the yarn.
Sew the arms to each side of the body
using white yarn.
You may wish to sew the poncho to
Snowy, but I have kept it loose so it can
be removed. Again, either sew the hat
and scarf onto Chilly or leave loose so it
can be removed.
Add rosy cheeks with blusher and a
small brush.

Simple straight stitches

create the effect of
a song sheet

Decorate your book

with an eight-pointed
star in metallic thread

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Popcorn garland
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■ James C Brett Amazon Super
Chunky, 1 ball each in:
Cream (shade J2)
Red (shade J5)
■ 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) hook
■ Wool needle
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■ King Cole Baby Alpaca DK,
4 balls in Cranberry (shade 510) –
Yarn A (see Notes for quantities)
1 ball in Fawn (shade 501) – Yarn B
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook
■ A wide-eyed needle
Measurements
■ 27cm (10½in) wide and 78cm
(30¾in) long, or length to suit
your table
Tension
■ Tension is not important for
this project
Abbreviations
■ For standard abbreviations
Table runner
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 Bauble garland

Merry & bright

Get the party started with a tassel-tastic
garland by Sara Huntington

H
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this is a showstopping festive garland that will look
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mirror or wound up the bannisters. Go on, add some sparkle!

Add a length of chain to

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■ Schachenmayr Catania, 2 balls each in:
Notes
Each cover is worked using 5
different colours – 2 shades
make individual baubles

Phlox (shade 00282) of cotton yarn and 3 shades of

Capri (shade 00384) metallic, or 3 shades of cotton yarn
Cyclam (shade 00114) and 2 shades of metallic. Use your
Apfel (shade 00205) own choice of colours.
■ Anchor Artiste Metallic, 2 balls each in:
Purple (shade 310)
Turquoise (shade 312)
Pink (shade 308) BAUBLE GARLAND
Gold (shade 300) Bauble cover (make 24)
■ 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook Using Yarn A and a 3mm hook, ch8, ss
■ 6.5mm (UK 3, US K/10) hook XSƤVWXGLXSNSMR
■ 24 baubles, 4cm (1½in) diameter Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as
WX HGMRXSIEGLGLEVSYRHWWXSƤVWX Tassels
Measurements ch to join. (16 sts) Using Yarn E, cut 18 strands if using
■ Finished garland measures 3.7m Fasten off. metallic yarn or 11 strands if using
(12 feet) long Round 2.SMR=EVR&MRƤVWXWXGL cotton yarn, each 22cm in length.
(does not count as st), *1dc in next st, Thread 1 strand through all four ch-12
Tension 2dc in next st; repeat from * around. loops underneath bauble and knot tog
■ Tension is not important (24 sts) tightly to hold cover in place. Loop rem
Fasten off. strands under bauble to create tassel.
Abbreviations Round 3.SMR=EVR'MRƤVWXWXGL
■ For standard abbreviations (does not count as st), 1dc in each st Hanging chain for garland
see page 90 around. Holding a strand of each yarn together
Fasten off. and using a 6.5mm hook, make a chain
Round 4 .SMR=EVR(MRƤVWXWXGL GQPSRKNSMRƤVWXFEYFPIGSRXMRYI
(does not count as st), *1dc in next 6 chain for 12cm before adding another
About this yarn sts, ch12; repeat from * 3 more times, bauble; repeat from * until all baubles
Schachenmayr Catania WWXSƤVWXHGXSNSMR are attached to the chain, continue
100% cotton Fasten off. chain for 40cm. Fold each end of the
125m per 50g Weave in ends. Slip cover over bauble chain over to make a loop and secure
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' so that the cap pokes through the by wrapping with another length of yarn
£2.50, www.loveknitting.com starting ring. and sewing into place.

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 Top tip
Make sure you
stuff amigurumi
toys evenly. Never
understuff or your
toy will slump

Nutcracker bear
Brighten up the holiday season with
Ilaria Caliri’s adorable amigurumi teddy
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triking the perfect balance between sweet and stately,
■ DMC Natura Just Cotton,
our toy soldier is a great make for the festive season.
1 ball each in:
Canelle (37) – Yarn A Ilaria Caliri has captured in crochet a long tradition of
Passion (23) – Yarn B RYXGVEGOMRKEX'LVMWXQEWYWMRKGEVZIH[SSHIRJEMV]XEPIƤKYVIW
Star Light (27) – Yarn C
Noir (11) – Yarn D
Our amigurumi bear has just as much military charm and he
Tournesol (16) – Yarn E looks very handsome in his highly-decorated uniform – not
Ivory (02) – Yarn F only does he have epaulettes, but his jacket also has gold frog
■ 2.5mm (UK 12 or 13, US B/1 or C/2)
hook fastenings and his hat has gold braiding. He makes a wonderful
■ Safety eyes or black beads (approx Christmas gift, and will bring delight for years to come.
4mm diameter)
■ 2 skewers
■ Pipe cleaners (optional)
■ 8S]WXYJƤRK Notes (2dc in next st) 4 times, 1dc in next st,
The pattern is worked using the 2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 16
Measurements amigurumi method. Work in a sts. (30 sts)
■ 25cm (10in) tall continuous spiral without closing Round 9 (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6
off the round with a ss. It may help times, 1dc in each of next 18 sts.
Abbreviations XSYWIEWXMXGLQEVOIVMRXLIƤVWX (36 sts)
■ For standard abbreviations stitch of each round, moving it up Round 10 (1dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc
see page 90 as you work. in next st) 6 times. (42 sts)
Legs and body are worked as one Rounds 11-18 Dc in each dc around.
piece, starting from the feet. Other Round 19 (1dc in each of next 5 sts,
pieces are sewn to body. Hat and dc2tog) 6 times. (36 sts)
Drum are not sewn on. Round 20 (1dc in each of next 4 sts,
If desired, cut shapes from plastic dc2tog) 6 times. (30 sts)
to strengthen the top of the hat, Round 21 (1dc in each of next 3 sts,
drum sides and foot soles. dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts)

Secure the eyes, between Rounds 7 and

About this yarn
DMC Natura Just Cotton
100% cotton
155m per 50g
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢'
£3.85, for stockists call 0116 275
4000 or visit www.dmccreative.co.uk
BEAR
Head
Worked from nose to back of head.
With Yarn A, ch4.
Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from
hook and next ch, 3dc in the last ch,
rotate to work in the other side of the
foundation ch, 1dc in next ch, 2dc in the
last ch. (8 sts)
Round 2 (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 4
times. (12 sts)
Round 3 (1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc
in next st) 4 times. (16 sts)
Round 4 (1dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc
in next st) 4 times. (20 sts)
Round 5 (1dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc
in next st) 4 times. (24 sts)
Rounds 6-7 Dc in each dc around.
Round 8 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st,
8, approx 9 sts apart.
If you’re using black beads, sew them
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Round 22 (1dc in each of next 2 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
Round 23 (1dc in next st, dc2tog) 6
times. (12 sts)
Round 24 (Dc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew on black beads for eyes, if using.
Stitch the nose and mouth using Yarn D
and long, straight stitches.
Ears (make 2)
With Yarn A, ch3.
Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from
hook, 3dc in next ch, rotate to work in

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Festive teddy

the other side of the foundation ch, 2dc Round 32 Dc in each dc around. Rounds 7-21 1dc in each dc around.
in the last ch. (6 sts)
Round 2 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2
sts) twice. (8 sts)
Rounds 3-4 Dc in each dc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Use the long tails to sew the Ears onto
the Head, between Rounds 15 and 16,
approx 10 sts apart. Weave in ends.
Bottom of jacket
With Yarn B, ch36.
Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st
throughout), dc in second ch from hook
and in each ch to end, turn. (36 sts)
Rows 2-6 Ch1, 36dc, turn. Fasten off.
First leg
With Yarn C, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. (6 sts)
Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rounds 3-20 Dc in each dc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Second leg and body
Work as for First Leg, do not fasten off.
Ch2. Put First Leg next to Second Leg
and work the next round starting on
First Leg.
Round 21 1dc in each of next 10 sts,
skip the last 2 sts of the First Leg, tr in
IEGLSJRI\XGLWOMTXLIƤVWXWXWSJ
the Second Leg, 1dc in each of next 10
sts, dc in each remaining loop of the
next 2 ch. You may need to use the tail
from the First Leg to sew together any
gaps in the stitching. (24 sts)
Round 22 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
Round 23 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of
next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
Rounds 24-30 Dc in each dc around.
(36 sts) Fasten off Yarn C.
7XYJJXLIPIKWERHGSRXMRYIWXYJƤRKEW
you go (insert a pipe cleaner if you want
to be able to bend the legs).
Place the Bottom of Jacket piece
around the waist – with the open part at
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Join Yarn D in the middle of the back.
Round 31 Dc in each dc around,
working each st through one st of
Round 30 and one st of the Bottom of
Jacket piece to join. (36 sts)
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Change to Yarn B.
Rounds 33-39 Dc in each dc around.
(36 sts)
Round 40 (1dc in each of next 4 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (30 sts)
Round 41 (1dc in each of next 3 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts)
Round 42 (1dc in each of next 2 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
Round 43 (1dc in next st, dc2tog) 6
times. (12 sts)
Round 44 (Dc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Use the tail to sew the Head to the Body.
Jacket fasteners (make 3)
With Yarn E, leave a long tail of yarn and
ch6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Fix each piece to the chest with pins.
Use the long tails to embroider a big
French knot on each side of each piece,
XSƤ\IEGLGLEMRTMIGIXSXLIGLIWX
Boots (make 2)
With Yarn D, ch4.
Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from
hook and next ch, 3dc in the next ch,
rotate to work in the other side of the
foundation ch, 1dc in next ch, 2dc in the
last ch. (8 sts)
Round 2 (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 4
times. (12 sts)
Round 3 (1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc
in next st) 4 times. (16 sts)
Round 4 Working in back loop only: Ch1,
1dc in each dc around.
Rounds 5-6 1dc in each dc around.
Round 7 1dc in each of next 6 sts,
(dc2tog) twice, 1dc in each of next 6
sts. (14 sts)
Rounds 8-15 1dc in each dc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Insert Leg inside Boot and sew in place
using long tail.
Arms (make 2)
With Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 5dc into loop. (5 sts)
Round 2 2dc in each st around. (10 sts)
Rounds 3-5 1dc in each dc around.
Change to Yarn D.
Round 6 1dc in each dc around. (10 sts)
Change to Yarn B.
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cleaner if you want to bend the arms).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the
Arms to the body using the long tails.
Epaulettes (make 2)
With Yarn E, ch5.
Row 1 1htr in third ch from hook
(skipped ch do not count as a st), htr
in next ch, 4htr in the next ch, rotate to
work in the other side of the foundation
ch, 1htr in each of next 2 ch, turn. (8 sts)
Row 2 Ch1, 1dc in each of next 3 sts,
(2dc in next st) twice, 1dc in each of
next 3 sts, turn. (10 sts)
Row 3 Working in back loop only: Ch1,
1dc in each st. (10 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Cut 10 pieces of yarn, each approx 6cm
(2¼in) long, fold each piece in half and
pull through each st of the last row
using a crochet hook, to make a tassel.
Repeat for the other Epaulette.
Sew on the Epaulettes at the shoulders.
Hat
With Yarn B, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. (6 sts)
Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6
times. (18 sts)
Round 4 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of
next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Round 5 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
Round 6 Working in back loop only: 1dc
in each st around. (30 sts)
Rounds 7-16 1dc in each dc around.
Change to Yarn D.
Round 17 1dc in each dc around.
Cont with the visor, working in rows.
Row 1 (RS) Working in front loop only:
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tr in each of next 4 sts, htr in next st, dc
in next st, ss in last st, turn. (8 sts)
Row 2 Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in
next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in
next st, dc in each of next 2 sts. (10 sts)
Fasten off.
Hat base
With Yarn D, work Rounds 1-5 of Hat.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Stuff the Hat and sew the Base in place.
Hat string
With Yarn D, ch33.
Row 1 (RS) 1dc in second ch from hook
and in each ch to end. (32 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Use the tail to sew each end of the Hat
String to the Hat, 3 sts from each side
of the visor.
Hat decoration
With Yarn E, ch16. Fasten off. Add a
tassel at each end, approx 2cm (¾in)
long. Sew each end of Hat Decoration to
front of Hat, using photos as a guide.
Drum
With Yarn F, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. (6 sts)
Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6
times. (18 sts)
Round 4 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of
next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Round 5 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
Round 6 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of
next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
Change to Yarn C.
Round 7 Working in back loop only: 1dc
in each st around.
Rounds 8-13 1dc in each dc around.
Fasten off.
Drum base
With Yarn F, work Rounds 1-6 of Drum.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Festive teddy
Stuff the Drum and sew Base in place.
Drum string
With Yarn F, ch55.
Row 1 (RS) 1dc in second ch from hook
and in each ch to end. (54 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Use the tail to sew the Drum String to
the sides of the Drum, at an angle.
With Yarn E, embroider the drum with
long stitches, using photos as a guide.
With Yarn E, add 2 French knots to each
side of Drum String.
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Cut two lengths of skewer measuring
3.5cm (1½in) each to form drumsticks.
Insert each one into a stitch at the
centre of the bear’s hand.
Take yur time over
te little detais n te
drum, for a fab finsh
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Made with love
Show your love of Christmas with
Hannah Cross’s sweet hanging hearts

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For some extra
festive sparkle, add
metallic embroidery,
twinkly buttons
or beads
 Heart decorations

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G
et in the mood for a Scandi-style Christmas, with another
■ King Cole Baby Alpaca DK,
gorgeous red and white design. This little heart-shaped
1 ball each in:
Cranberry (shade 510) decoration is quick to hook and lightly padded for full-on
Fawn (shade 501) squish appeal. It would make a wonderful addition to your tree or
Grey (shade 502)
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook
an unexpected extra gift to pop in your Christmas goodie bags.
■ 4SP]IWXIVXS]WXYJƤRK
■ Ribbon for hanging
HEART
Measurements Side (make 2) of next 3 sts, dc in each of next 11 sts, ss
■ Heart measures 7cm (2¾in) Each decoration uses 2 shades of yarn of XSƤVWXHG
your choice: Yarn A and Yarn B. Fasten off.
Tension
■ Tension is not important ;MXL=EVR%GLWWXSƤVWXGLXSJSVQE To make up
ring. With Yarn B and using the images as a
Abbreviations Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr guide, work a running stitch around the
■ For standard abbreviations throughout), 10tr into ring, ss to top of beg outside of each Heart Side, then work
see page 90 ch-3. (11 tr) a ring of French knots around Round 2,
Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch, 2tr in then a star made up of long stitches in the
each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. centre.
(22 tr) Work the embroidery details on both
Round 3 Ch2 (counts as htr), (tr, htr) in st Heart Side pieces before joining.
at base of ch, htr in each of next 4 sts, tr
in each of next 3 sts, dtr in next st, 8dtr in Place Heart Side pieces WS together and
next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, htr in join using Yarn A and a dc seam around
next st, 8dtr in next st, dtr in next st, tr in the outside, starting at the bottom. When
About this yarn each of next 3 sts, htr in each of next 4 you reach the top-centre of the heart, ch6,
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. (38 sts) WWMRXSƤVWXGLWXYJJERHXLIRGSRXMRYI
100% baby alpaca Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc XLIHGWIEQXSTTMRKYTXLIWXYJƤRK
100m per 50g in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in each of before you complete the seam.
Hand wash only next 12 sts, 2dc in each of next 3 sts, dc
£4.99, for stockists call 01756 in each of next 2 sts, ss in each of next 3 Thread a piece of ribbon through the
703670 or visit www.kingcole.com sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in each chain loop to hang.

Simple steps How to work a double crochet seam

1 2 3 4
First, make sure you fasten Make 1ch (the t-ch for dc). *Insert the hook into the Fasten off and weave in ends.
off, weave in ends and block Insert hook into the next stitch next stitch on both layers of You will have joined the two
pieces. Place pieces wrong on both layers of crochet fabric and work a dc stitch, as pieces and created a raised
sides together. With a slip fabric and work a double before. Repeat from * to work seam for a pretty, decorative
knot on the hook, insert it into crochet stitch (yrh and pull more dc stitches in this way effect on the right side (see
the far right stitch on both up a loop, yrh, draw through 2 along the edge, as far as you above). You can use matching
pieces, work a slip st. loops on hook). need to go. or contrasting yarn

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Crochet tutorial

Crochet Socks:
traditinal eel flap
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Swet petie
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■ Small amounts of DK weight red and
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white yarn -RXLI[LMXI]EVRGLWPWXXSƤVWXGLEMR WXEVXMRKMRWEQIWXLXVEGVSWWTPEGI
■ 4.5mm hook XSNSMRMRXLIVSYRH QEVOIVMRPEWXWXQEHILXVMRIEGLVS[
■ 2 removable stitch markers
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■ 00 sts and 00 rows to 10cm (4in)
over st-st, using 0mm (UK 0, US 0)
needles
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■ For standard abbreviations
see page 90
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Crnberry
lace
Fran Morgan’s bright
and cosy cardigan
is a must-have for
a chilly Christmas
morning

Top tip
When you come to
wash your cardigan,
reshape it whilst
damp and leave to
dry naturally
 Lace cardigan

Yu wil ned
M
ade for yourself or for someone special, our festive
■ West Yorkshire Spinners Aire
cardigan will transform anyone into the perfect
Valley Aran, 5 (5: 6) balls in Red
(shade 549) Christmas hostess. Cut high at the waist, it’s a
■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook wonderful little cover-up to wear over a dress or just a plain top.
■ 6 buttons
It’s the little details you’ll love, though – the rib at the cuffs and
Measurements hem, and the lacy pattern running around the yoke and down each
■ See sizing guide front. This aran yarn is super warm and gorgeous to knit with, too.
Tension Sizing guide
■ 20sts and 16 rows to 10cm (4in)
square over moss st patt using Sizes & measurements 8-10 12-14 16-18
a 4mm hook or size required to cm 81-86 91-97 102-107
achieve tension 8SƤXFYWX
in   40-42
cm 86 94 107
Abbreviations Actual bust
■ For standard abbreviations
in ~  42
see page 90 cm 67 77 87
Waist
in 26¼ } }
cm   
Length
in }  14¼
cm 42 42 42
Sleeve length
in 16¼ 16¼ 16¼

Notes inc. Each inc worked increases by 2 sts.

Cardigan is worked top down in one
piece, dividing at base of armholes
for Sleeves and Back/Front. If you
TVIJIVEPSSWIV[EMWXƤX[SVO[MXL
either less dec or no dec, adjusting
accordingly so the stitch count for
Border is a multiple of 12 sts plus
5. Stitch patts you need are written
out below. Length stated is from
shoulder to hem (without top rib).
HGMRƤVWXWXGLWOMT
Decreasing in Moss Stitch Patt
(Dc, ch1) in next ch-sp, skip next ch-sp,
dc in next ch-sp. Each decrease worked
decreases by 2 sts.
Border pattern
Worked over a multiple of 12 + 5 sts.
Row 1 Ch1 (does not count as st
XLVSYKLSYX
IEGLSJRI\XWXWHGMRRI\XWXGL
skip next st) 4 times, dc in next st; rep
JVSQXSPEWXWXWGLWOMTRI\XWXW
CARDIGAN dc in last st, turn.
Moss stitch pattern
MR
Foundation row (Dc in next st, ch1, skip
next st); repeat to end, turn.
About this yarn Row 1 Dc in every ch-sp, ch1 above
Row 2'LHGMRƤVWXWXHGGLHG
RI\XGLWTGLWOMTRI\XWXWHGMR
next ch-sp, ch1, skip next st, dc in next
GLWTGLWOMTRI\XWXWVITJVSQXS
WYS Aire Valley Aran every dc, skipping that dc, unless stated PEWXWXWHGGLHG
MRRI\XGLWT
75% wool, 25% nylon otherwise. dc in last st, turn.
200m per 100g Row 1 sets pattern. Row 3'LHGMRƤVWXWXGLHGMRRI\X
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' GLWTGLHGGLHG
MRRI\XGLWT
£4.99, for stockists call 01535 Increasing in Moss Stitch Patt GLWOMTRI\XWXWHGGLHG
MRRI\X
664500 or visit www.wyspinners.com (Dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in ch-sp to work one GLWTVITJVSQXSPEWXWXWGLHG

L O V E C R O C H E T 43
Lace cardigan

in next ch-sp, ch1, dc in last st, turn. 'SRX[SVOMRKWXWMR&SVHIV4EXXEX Red buttons add
Row 4'LHGMRƤVWXWXHGMRRI\XGL FIKERHIRHSJIEGLVS[OIITMRK4EXX XLIƤRMWLMRKXSYGL
WTGLHGMRRI\XGLWTGLWOMTRI\X correct, and working the centre sts by
WXWHGGLHG
MRRI\XGLWTGL VITIEXMRK6S[SJ1SWW7XMXGL4EXX
WOMTRI\XWXWVITJVSQXSPEWXWXW ;SVO
QSVIVS[WEWXLIPEWXVS[
dc in next ch-sp, ch1, dc in next ch-sp, Next row (Inc row) Work 10 sts in
dc in last st, turn. &SVHIV4EXX[SVO
MRGIZIRP]
Row 5 'LHGMRƤVWXWXGLWOMTRI\X along Moss St centre, ending with 10
WXWHGGLHG
MRRI\XGLWTGL WXWMR&SVHIV4EXX-RGF]

dc in next ch-sp, ch1, (dc, ch1, dc) in WXWXSXEPWXGSYRXSJ
WXW

RI\XGLWTVITJVSQXSPEWXWXW ;SVO
TPEMRVS[WEW6S[
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GLHGMRPEWXWXXYVR will keep you cosy
Rows 2-5 set pattern. Divide for Front and Back
Next row (WS) Work 10 sts in Border
Body 4EXX
WXWMR1SWW7XGL
Rib 
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 JSVƤVWXWPIIZI1SWW7X
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Foundation row Tr in third ch from hook &EGOGL
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and in each ch to end, turn. 
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WXW
7X
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Row 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as st for Rib 4EXX
[SVOMRKWXW

WIGXMSR
*4XVEVSYRHIEGLSJRI\X Next row;SVOMR&SVHIV4EXXEWWIX Rib
WXW&4XVEVSYRHIEGLSJRI\XWXWVIT SZIVƤVWXERHPEWXWXWERH1SWW ;SVO6S[WSJ6MF4EXX=SYŭPPRIIH
JVSQXSPEWXWXW*4XVEVSYRHIEGL St in each remaining st and chain. Fold to adjust to an even number of sts for
of next 2 sts, tr in last st, turn. [SVOƥEXERHTPEGIEWXMXGLQEVOIVMR ƤVWXVS[WSHIGSRIWXF]WOMTTMRKSRI
Row 2'L&4XVEVSYRHIEGLSJRI\X the ch-sp closest to each side fold, at st at the beginning of the next row.
WXW*4XVEVSYRHIEGLSJRI\XWXWVIT
WXW
JVSQXSPEWXWXW&4XVEVSYRHIEGLSJ
next 2 sts, tr in beg ch-2, turn.
Rows 3-4 Rep Rows 1-2 once more.
Yoke
the centre of each underam.
Work 4 more rows in pattern as set.
Waist decreases
Next row (Dec row) Work in pattern as
WIXYTXSƤVWXQEVOIVHIGVIEWMRKF]

Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves
Work out which sts of the underarm ch
need to have a dc worked into them in
Row 5 'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEWƤVWXWX skipping marked ch-sp as explained in order for the Moss Stitch patt around
XLVSYKLSYX
HGHGHG
MRƤVWXWXHG 1SWW7XMXGL4EXX2SXIW1SZIQEVOIV the Sleeve to remain correct. Rejoin yarn
MRIEGLWXXSIRHXYVR
 up to second ch-sp of this dec. Work in
sts)
Row 6 (Inc row) Ch1, dc in next st, (2dc
in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts)
in most central of those underarm sts
patt up to second marker and dec as with RS facing ready to work in rounds.
FIJSVIQSZMRKQEVOIVYTXSƤVWXGLWT Do not close off each round with a ss,
of this dec, work in patt to end, turn. but continue working in a spiral. Use a
VITIEXXSIRHXYVR
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WXW
WXQEVOIVMRXLIƤVWXWXSJIEGLVSYRH
Rows 7-12 Work Rows 1-5 of Border Next row Work in patt as set without moving it up as you work.
4EXXXLIRVIT6S[SJ&SVHIV4EXX shaping, moving markers up.
Row 13 (Inc row) Work 10 sts as for the 6ITIEXXLIPEWXVS[W
QSVI Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as
FIKSJ6S[SJ&SVHIV4EXX[SVOXLI XMQIW
WXW
 WX
HGMRƤVWXWXERHGSRXMRYIMR1SWWWX
*SYRHEXMSR6S[SJ1SWW7XMXGL4EXX ;SVO
VS[W[MXLSYXWLETMRK across underam chain, skipped Sleeve
beg with a dc to last 10 sts, increasing Next row;SVOMRTEXXEWWIX[MXL sts and underam ch at end of round.

XMQIWIZIRP]SZIVXLIWI 0) decreases placed centrally in the Once you’ve worked last ch1 of round,
1SWWWXW[SVOXLIPEWXWXWSJ6S[ 1SWW7XWIGXMSR
WXW
 [SVOERI\XVEHGMRWEQIWXEWƤVWXHG
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 If you are adjusting the waist, your sts of round. This is to make total number
WXWXSXEPWXGSYRXSJ
WXW
need to be a multiple of 12 +5 at this of Sleeve sts an odd number, which is
Row 14 Work 10 sts as for the beg of TSMRX;SVO6S[WSJ&SVHIV4EXXIVR required in order to work Moss Stitch in
GSVVIGX&SVHIV4EXXVS[[SVOGIRXVEP Next row Work in patt as set (using XLIVSYRH
WXW

stitches as for Row 1 of Moss Stitch *SYRHEXMSR6S[SJ1SWW7X4EXX
[MXL Round 2 'LXLMWMWƤVWXWXSJ1SWW7X
4EXX[SVOXLIPEWXWXWEWJSVXLIIRH 
HIGTPEGIHIZIRP]EGVSWWXLI of round, so mark this st), dc in next ch-
SJXLIGSVVIGX&SVHIV4EXXVS[XYVR 1SWW7XWIGXMSR
WXW
sp, cont working Moss St around.

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 Lace cardigan

Rounds 3-11 Continue working in Moss

St in the round.
Round 12 (Dec row) Continuing in Moss
St, work a dec at the beg and end of the
VSYRH WXW
Work a Dec row on every following 12th
VS[QSVIXMQIW WXW
Next row Ch1 (does not count as st), dc
in each st and ch around, ss in next st to
smooth edge.

Rib
Rounds 1-4'LGSYRXWEWWX *4XV
EVSYRHIEGLSJRI\XWXW&4XVEVSYRH
IEGLSJRI\XWXWVITJVSQXSPEWX
WXW*4XVEVSYRHIEGLSJRI\XWXWXV
in last st, ss to top of beg ch-2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Button band
Rejoin yarn with RS facing at top corner
SJ0IJX*VSRX;SVO HGIZIRP]
down Left Front.
Next row Ch1 (does not count as st),
HGMRRI\XWXGLWOMTWXVITJVSQ
to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.
Repeat the last row 5 more times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Buttonhole band
Rejoin yarn with RS facing at bottom
GSVRIVSJ6MKLX*VSRX;SVO
dc evenly up Right Front.
Next row Ch1 (does not count as st),
HGMRRI\XWXGLWOMTWXVITJVSQ
to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.
Repeat the last row twice more.
Next row (buttonhole row) Ch1 (does
RSXGSYRXEWWX [SVO WXWMR
Moss St beg with a dc, dc in next st,
GLWOMTWXWHGMRRI\XWXFYXXSRLSPI
QEHI  WXWMR1SWW7XHGMR
RI\XWXGLWOMTWXWHGMRRI\XWXVIT
JVSQQSVIXMQIW1SWW7XXSPEWX
sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.
Next row Ch1 (does not count as st),
HGMRRI\XWXGLWOMTWXVITJVSQ
to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.
Repeat last row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
You’ll feel merry and
8SƤRMWL bright in this beautiful
Sew on buttons to match buttonholes. Christmas cardie
Block to measurements.

L O V E C R O C H E T 45
 Top tip
See our handy
step-by-step guide
to adding fringing
on page 48

Fringe
benefits
Fend off the winter chill
with a bright mini poncho
worked in granny trebles.
By Simone Francis

Yu wil ned
■ DROPS Nepal, 9 balls in Light Beige
Mix (0206) – Yarn A
1 ball each in:
Cerise (6273) – Yarn B
Pistachio (1477) – Yarn C
Royal Blue (6790) – Yarn D
Goldenrod (2923) – Yarn E
Orange Mix (2920) – Yarn F
Grey/Purple (4311) – Yarn G
Light Grey Green (7120) – Yarn H
Forget-Me-Not (8783) – Yarn I
Olive Mix (7238) – Yarn J
■ 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) hook
■ 7mm (UK 2, US 10¾) hook
■ Two stitch markers
Measurements
■ 76cm (30in) across at widest point
■ Length from base of cowl to bottom
(including fringe): 53cm (21in)
Tension
■ 4 3-tr groups and 6 rows to 10cm
(4in) square over Granny Stitch
Pattern using a 6mm hook
■ 12 sts and 9 rows to 10cm (4in)
square over Rib Stitch Pattern
using a 7mm hook
Abbreviations
■ BPtr – Back Post treble crochet:
Yarn over (yo) hook twice. Insert hook
behind from back to front around
post of stitch. Yo hook, pull up a loop,
four loops on hook. (Yo and draw
through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.
■ FPtr – Front Post treble crochet:
Yarn over (yo) hook twice. Insert
hook from front to back around post
of stitch. Yo hook, pull up a loop,
four loops on hook. (Yo and draw
through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.
■ For standard abbreviations see p90
About this yarn
DROPS Nepal
65% wool, 35% alpaca
75m per 50g
Hand wash only
£2.20, for stockists visit
www.garnstudio.com
Colourful poncho
T
he cowl-neck poncho is a high-street hit this season, but
Simone Francis’s colourful, fringed version beats others
hands down for fun and snuggliness. The wool and
EPTEGEQM\]EVRQEOIWJSVEWYVIƤVI[MRXIV[EVQIV[LMPIFVMKLX
rainbow shades will bring cheer to every day. Practise those post
treble stitches to make the ribbed cowl neck and edging, then
work simple granny trebles for the main body of the garment.
Notes Main body
The Poncho is worked in one piece Foundation round (RS) Ch1 (does not
from the cowl down. A Rib borders count as st), dc into each st, ss into beg
the bottom of the garment, onto ch-1. (84 sts)
which a fringe is added. Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr into
The size of the Poncho can easily st at base of ch, (skip 1 st, 3tr into the
be increased by adding extra rows next st) 9 times, skip 1 st, (3tr, ch1, 3tr)
of Granny Stitch pattern (if doing into the next st (place SM into the ch-1
so, you may need more yarn in the sp to mark Back increase point), (skip
colours chosen and also in Yarn A). 1 st, 3tr into the following st) 20 times,
skip 1 st, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into the next st
(placing SM into the ch-1 sp to mark
Front increase point), (skip 1 st, 3tr into
PONCHO the following st) 10 times, ss into top of
Pattern stitches beg ch-3.
Rib Stitch Ch1 (does not count as st), Fasten off. (44 3-tr groups)
*1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * to end, ss into Round 2.SMR=EVR&[MXLEWWMRƤVWX
the beg ch-1. space between 3-tr groups. Ch3, 2tr
Granny Stitch *3tr into sp between 3tr into sp at base of ch, *skip 3 tr, 3tr into
groups of previous round, skip 3 tr; rep the following sp (between tr groups),
from * to end. continue working in Granny Stitch up
Increases are made by working (3tr, ch1, to SM, work (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into the ch-1
3tr) into the ch-1 sp of previous round. sp, moving the SM up on each round;
repeat from * until round is complete, ss
Cowl into top of beg ch-3. (Increase by 2 3-tr
Using 7mm hook and Yarn A, ch84 with groups on each round)
ERIZIRPSSWIXIRWMSRWWMRXSXLIƤVWX
ch to join into a ring, being careful not Repeating Round 2 and changing colour
to twist. after every round, continue with colour
Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as tr), tr into sequence as follows:
each ch, ss into top of beg ch-2. (84 sts) Yarn C Pistachio
Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), Yarn D Royal Blue
1FPtr around st at base of ch, 1BPtr Yarn E Goldenrod
around next st, *1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * Yarn F Orange Mix
to end of round, ss into beg ch-1. Yarn E Goldenrod
Repeating Round 2, work 20 more rows. Yarn C Pistachio
Do not fasten off. Yarn D Royal Blue
Yarn B Cerise
Turn Cowl inside-out and continue in Yarn G Grey/Purple
Yarn A with 6mm hook as follows: Yarn H Light Grey Green
L O V E C R O C H E T 47
Colourful poncho

Yarn F Orange Mix

Yarn H Light Grey Green
Yarn I Forget-Me-Not
Yarn J Olive Mix
Yarn A Light Beige Mix

Do not fasten off yarn.

(76 3-tr groups)

Border
Change to 7mm hook and work in Rib
Stitch pattern as follows:
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st),
*1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * to end, skipping
each ch-1 sp, ss into beg ch-1. (228 sts)
Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st),
*1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * to end, ss into
beg ch-1. Create the colourful
Fasten off. rainbow stripes with little
trios of treble stitches
Fringe
Wind 1 ball of Yarn A around the shorter
edge of a copy of your Love Crochet
magazine. Poncho, placing fringe into each 8SƤRMWL
Cut along one side (so that each strand alternate stitch around bottom round Trim the fringe to the desired length.
is approx 45cm long) and section into (using image as a guide). Weave in all ends and gently
5-strand groups. Repeat until you have made 57 groups block work.
Fold each group in half and edge in total and fringe is complete.

Simple steps How to add fringing

Feathery fringing will transform your poncho from good to great!
-XŭWEVIEPP]UYMGOERHIEW][E]XSKMZIER]QEOIEJEFYPSYW
feminine finish. Once you’ve learnt the technique (see below), you
can use it on plenty of other projects – try using fringing to reinvent
a boring old garment into a striking fashion statement, or to turn a
plain blanket into a treasured bedtime accessory.
You can make your poncho fringe with leftover beige yarn from the
project, or use contrasting colours from the granny square pattern
so it really stands out. Fringing is a great way to add extra creativity
to your poncho, but the best thing about fringing is that it’s so easy
– there’s no tricky sewing required. You don’t even need to tie any
knots! Here’s how to do it…

1 2
Cut two pieces of yarn, twice Insert hook through the fabric
the length you want the fringe edge, where you want the first
to be. Fold in half. piece of fringing to go. Loop the
yarn lengths over the hook and
pull back through the fabric.
3 4
Pull the yarn to make a loop Repeat along the edge of your
next to the hook. Pass the ends fabric, as close together or far
of the yarn through this loop. apart as you wish. Trim any
Pull tight to secure. uneven lengths of yarn for a
neat finish.

48 LOV E C R O C H E T
 Jar cover

Light
te wy
Make jam jars a real treasure with this sweet
lacy design by Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned
W
e love a bit of upcycling, so here’s a way to give new
■ DMC Petra #8, 1 ball in White (shade life to old jam jars and create a gorgeous gift in the
54460, held double
process. This jar cover is worked in lacy trebles using
■ 0.75mm (UK 5, US 12) steel hook
soft and supple cotton thread, and can easily be adapted in length
Measurements XSƤXSXLIVNEVWERHGSRXEMRIVW%TIVJIGXHIGSVEXMSRXSTVIXX]YT
■ The finished lace measures 28x8cm
(11x3in) and will stretch to fit a
candles, homemade sweets or indulgent bathtime treats.
30cm (11¾in) jar

Tension JAR COVER beg ch-6, turn. (9 tr, 4 ch-3 sps)

■ Tension is not important for Use thread held doubled throughout.
this project Ch24.
Row 1 (WS) Tr in 5th ch from hook
Abbreviations (counts as tr2tog), ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in
■ For standard abbreviations next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr3tog over next
see page 90 3 ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch3,
skip 3 ch, tr2tog over last 2 ch, turn.
(9 tr, 4 ch-3 sps)
Row 2 (RS) Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), tr in
next 3 tr, ch7, skip tr3tog, tr in next 3 tr,
ch3, tr in top of last tr2tog, turn.
(8 tr, 2 ch-3 sps, ch-7 sp)
Row 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch, ch3,
tr3tog over next 3 tr, ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in
next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr3tog over next
3 tr, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, 2tr in third ch of
Row 4 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in next tr,
ch7, skip tr3tog, tr in next 3 tr, ch7, tr in
last 2 tr, turn. (7 tr, 2 ch-7 sps)
Row 5 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in next tr,
ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch3, skip 3
ch, tr3tog over next 3 tr, ch3, skip 3 ch,
3tr in next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr2tog over
last 2 sts, turn. (9 tr, 4 ch-3 sps)
Rows 2-5 form the pattern.
Rows 6-28 Repeat Rows 2-5, ending
with a Row 4.
Block the lace before adding the edging
to make it even.
Edging
Work along each long side with RS
facing:
Row 1 (RS) 7WMRXSWMHISJƤVWXWXGL

Top Tip ss in same place, *ch7, ss in side of

next st, ch5, ss in same place; rep from
About this yarn
DMC Petra #8 Ue ths decorative * across, turn.
Row 2'LWWMRƤVWXGLWTGLWW
100% cotton
800m per 100g
design to edge a in same place, ch3, ss in next ch-7 sp;
VITJVSQXSPEWXGLWTGLWWMRƤVWX
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' whie pilowcae st of Row 1.
£5.89, visit www.dmc.com to Fasten off and weave in ends.
FY]SVXSƤRHEPSGEPWXSGOMWX or cushin cover Secure around the jar.

L O V E C R O C H E T 49
 First frost
Stay warm this winter underneath Helen Ardley’s
beautiful starry blanket

Top tip
Make this blanket
as big or small as
you like, by hooking
more or fewer
squares!
 Winter blanket

Yu wil ned
W
LIRXLI[IEXLIVXYVRWMG]XLIVIŭWRSXLMRKJSVMXFYX
■ Cascade 220 Heathers,
XSGSW]YT[MXL]SYVJEZSYVMXIƤPQERHXLMWFPEROIX
6 hanks in Indigo Frost (shade 9559)
■ 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) hook TVSNIGX8LIPEG]XVIFPIVSYRHWEVIUYMGOXS[SVOERH
EWMXKVS[WMXŭPPOIIT]SY[EVQSR]SYVPET[LMPIXLIXIQTIVEXYVI
Measurements
■ Each square measures 26x26cm
HVSTW-RJEGX]SYQMKLXRSXIZIRRSXMGIXLIGSPH[LMPI]SYŭVI
(10¼x10¼in) LSSOMRKXLITVIXX]LIEXLIVIH]EVRJVSQ'EWGEHI[LMGLLEW
■ Finished blanket measures [EVQƥIGOWSJKVI]QM\IH[MXLJVSWX]FPYIJSVETIVJIGXFPIRH
80x108cm (31½x42½in)

Tension
■ Tension is not critical STARRY BLANKET
Square (make 12)
Abbreviations 'LWWXSƤVWXGLXSJSVQEVMRK
■ 5-tr cl – 5-treble cluster: Round 1 (RS)'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV

(Yrh, insert hook in sp/st, yrh and XVMRXSVMRKWWXSXSTSJFIKGL
pull up a loop, yrh and draw through (8 sts)
2 loops) 5 times, inserting hook in
XV
same sp/st, yrh and draw through all
loops on hook
■ For standard abbreviations see
Round 2'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV
MRXSWXEXFEWISJGLXVMRXSIEGLXV
EVSYRHWWXSXSTSJFIKGL
(16 sts)
page 90 Round 3'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV
XV
MRXSWXEXFEWISJGLXVMRXSIEGLXV
EVSYRHWWXSXSTSJFIKGL
(32 sts)
Round 4 'LGSYRXWEWXVGL
XVGP
MRXSRI\XXVGLXVMRXSRI\XXVGLXV
GPMRXSRI\XXV
EVSYRHWWXSXLMVHSJFIK
GL
XVXVGP

Round 5'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV
XVMRXS
WXEXFEWISJGLGLHGMRXSXSTSJ Build this blanket using
ƤVWXXVGPGLHGMRXSXSTSJRI\XXV 12 squares, joined together
GP
XMQIWGLXVMRXSXSTSJRI\XXV with double crochet
VITJVSQX[MGIQSVIGLHGMRXSXST
SJRI\XXVGPGLHGMRRI\XXVGP

XMQIWGLWWXSXSTSJFIKGL
GLWTIEGLWMHIXVIEGLGSVRIV
IEGLSJRI\XXVXVMRXSRI\XGLWT
Round 6'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV
XVMRXS GLHGMRXSRI\XGLWTGLHGMRXS
WXEXFEWISJGLXVMRXSRI\XXVXV RI\XGLWTGLXVMRXSRI\XGLWT
MRXSRI\XXVXVMRXSGLWTGLHG XVMRXSIEGLSJRI\XXVXVGLXV
MRXS
MRXSGLWTGLHGMRXSRI\XGLWT
 RI\XXVXVMRXSIEGLSJRI\XXVVITJVSQ
X[MGIGLXVMRXSRI\XGLWTXVMRXS
RI\XXVXVMRXSRI\XXVXVMRXSRI\XXVVIT
About this yarn JVSQX[MGIQSVIXVMRXSRI\XGLWT
X[MGIQSVIXVMRXSRI\XGLWTGL
HGMRXSRI\XGLWTGLHGMRXSRI\X
GLWTGLXVMRXSRI\XGLWTXVMRXS
Cascade 220 Heathers GLHGMRXSRI\XGLWTGLHGMRXS IEGLSJRI\XXVWWXSXSTSJFIKGL
 4IVYZMER,MKLPERH[SSP RI\XGLWT
X[MGIGLXVMRXSRI\X GLWTIEGLWMHIXVERHGLWT
QTIVK GLWTWWXSXSTSJFIKGL IEGLGSVRIV

Hand wash only GLWTIEGLWMHIXVIEGLGSVRIV
Round 8'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV
XVMRXS
£5.99, call 01926 882818 or Round 7 'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV
XVMRXS IEGLSJRI\XXVXVGLXV
MRXSGLWT
visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk RI\XXVXVGLXV
MRXSRI\XXVXVMRXS XVMRXSIEGLSJRI\XXVXVMRXSRI\X

L O V E C R O C H E T 51
Winter blanket

GLWTGLHGMRXSRI\XGLWTGL Round 11 'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEWWX  FEGOPSSTSJƤVWXXVERHFEGOPSSTSJ

XVMRXSRI\XGLWTXVMRXSIEGLSJRI\X HGMRXSIEGLWXERHGLEVSYRH[SVOMRK STTSWMXIXVSRSXLIVWUYEVIERH[SVO
XVXVGLXV MRXSGLWTVITJVSQ HGMRXSGSVRIVGLWTWWWXSƤVWXHG HG;SVOHGWXWXLVSYKLXLIFEGOPSSTW
X[MGIQSVIXVMRXSIEGLSJRI\XXVXV XSNSMR SJIEGLWXMXGLũEXXLIIRHSJXLMWSRI
MRXSRI\XGLWTGLHGMRXSRI\XGL (136 sts) IHKITMGOYTERSXLIVX[SWUYEVIWERH
WTGLXVMRXSRI\XGLWTXVMRXSIEGL Round 12'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV XVMRXS NSMRMRXLIWEQI[E]EWEFSZI6ITIEX
SJRI\XXVWWXSXSTSJFIKGL IEGLWXEVSYRH[SVOMRKXVMRXSIEGL XSNSMRERSXLIVX[SWUYEVIW
GLWTIEGLWMHIXVERHGLWT GSVRIVWXWWXSXSTSJFIKGL 6ITIEXXLIEFSZIXSNSMRXLIVIQ
IEGLGSVRIV (144 sts) WUYEVIW.SMRXLIVIQIHKIWEWEFSZI
Round 9 'LGSYRXWEWƤVWXXV XVMRXS Fasten off ERH[IEZIMRIRHW XSJSVQEFPEROIX\WUYEVIW;LIR
IEGLSJRI\XXVXVGLXV MRXSGLWT EPPWUYEVIWEVINSMRIHVINSMR]EVRXSER]
XVMRXSIEGLSJRI\XXVXVMRXSRI\X 8SQEOIYT SYXIVWXMXGL'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEWWX 
GLWTGLXVMRXSRI\XGLWTXVMRXS 4PEGIX[SWUYEVIW;7XSKERHVINSMR HGMRIEGLWXEVSYRH[MXLHGMRIEGL
IEGLSJRI\XXVXVGLXV MRXSGL ]EVRXSFEGOPSSTSJSRIGSVRIVWX'L GSVRIVWX
WTVITJVSQX[MGIXVMRXSIEGLSJRI\X HSIWRSXGSYRXEWWX MRWIVXLSSOMR Fasten off ERH[IEZIMRIRHW
XVXVMRXSRI\XGLWTGLXVMRXS
RI\XGLWTXVMRXSIEGLSJRI\XXVWW
XSXSTSJFIKGL
GLWTIEGLWMHIXVERHGLWT
IEGLGSVRIV
Round 10'LGSYRXWEWXVGL WOMT
XVXVGPMRXSRI\XXVGLWOMTXVXVMRXS
RI\XXVXVGLXV MRXSGSVRIVGLWT
XVMRXSRI\XXVGLWOMTXVXVGPMRXS
RI\XXVGLWOMTXVXVMRXSRI\XXV 
XMQIWGLXVGPMRXSRI\XGLWTGL
XVMRXSRI\XXVGLWOMTXVXVGPMRXS
RI\XXVGLWOMTXVXVMRXSRI\XXV 
XMQIWVITJVSQX[MGIQSVIXVGLXV 
MRXSGSVRIVGLWTXVMRXSRI\XXVGL
WOMTXVXVGPMRXSRI\XXVGLWOMTXV
XVMRXSRI\XXV XMQIWGLXVGPMRXS The combination of treble
RI\XGLWTGLXVMRXSRI\XXVGL clusters and lacy chains creates
WOMTXVXVGPMRXSRI\XXV X[MGIGL different levels of texture
WWXSXLMVHGLSJFIKGL
WXWIEGLWMHIGSVRIVGLWTW

SIMPLE STEPS ,3;83;36/%'0978)678-8',86'0978)6

1 2 3 4
Start a treble in the next stitch Start a 2nd treble in the same Start a 3rd treble: yrh, insert This is how your completed
or space in the usual way: stitch/space: yrh, insert hook hk in same stitch, yrh, pull 3-tr cluster should look. For a
yrh, insert hook, yrh, pull loop in the same stitch again, yrh, loop through, yrh, pull through 5-tr cluster, work 2 more part
through (3 loops on hook), pull loop through (4 loops on first 2 loops (4 loops on treble sts before you finish the
yrh, pull through first 2 loops hook), yrh and pull through hook). Now finish all three cluster. On the next row, you
(2 loops on hook). Stop here, first 2 loops (3 loops on part tr tog: yrh, pull loop can just work a stitch into the
without finishing. hook). Stop here. through all 4 loops on hook. top of the cluster as usual.

52 LOV E C R O C H E T
 Oh, Chrstmas tre
Add Christmas cheer to your celebrations with these sweet mini
makes, adorned with button ‘baubles’. By Anne Egan

Top tip
Use up oddments
of DK yarn from
your stash to
make a variety
of trees
Mini trees

P
added, decorated and wedged in their own pots, Anne
Egan’s little trees come in two sizes and are the perfect
project for those who enjoy a spot of simple embroidery.
Add straight-stitch branches and a few buttons to make your trees
stand out. They’ll look gorgeous as a group on the mantelpiece
or windowsill – or how about impressing your guests by turning
them into stylish place settings for Christmas dinner? You could
attach a name tag to each one, and use them again next year!

Yu wil ned
■ King Cole Baby Alpaca DK,
1 ball each in:
Cranberry (shade 510)
Fawn (shade 501)
Grey (shade 502)
■ 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
■ Plastic plant pot (9cm/3½in
diameter) for Large Tree
■ Tiny clay pot for Small Tree
■ Play clay
■ 4SP]IWXIVXS]WXYJƤRK
■ Various small buttons
■ Small bamboo canes
Measurements
■ Without stand and pot:
Small Tree 11x11cm (4¼x4¼in)
Large Tree 13x15cm (5x6in)
Notes
Each side of the tree is made from
the top down. An increase of one
st is made in the centre of the row,
an increase of 2 sts is made evenly
either side of the centre unless
WTIGMƤIHSXLIV[MWI
Our pot for the larger tree was
made by cutting down a bigger
plant pot to size.
Use either Cranberry and Fawn as
Yarn A, and the contrasting colour
as Yarn B.
LARGE TREE
Side (make 2)
With Yarn A, ch2.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook,
turn. (1 dc)
Row 2 Ch1, 2dc in next st, turn. (2 dc)
Row 3 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 4'LHGMRƤVWXWXHGMRPEWXWX
turn. (3 dc)
Row 5 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 6'LHGMRƤVWXWXHGMRRI\XWX
1dc in last st, turn. (4 dc)
Row 7 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 8'LHGMRƤVWXWXHGMRRI\XWX
dc in each st to end, turn. (5 dc)
Row 9 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 10 Ch1, dc in each of next 2 dc,
2dc in next st, dc in each st to end, turn.
(6 dc)
Row 11 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 12 Ch1, dc in each st across, and
increase by one stitch in the centre
stitch, or the stitch as near to the centre

Tension
■ Tension is not important Raid your stash for
an eclectic mix of
Abbreviations button decorations
■ For standard abbreviations
see page 90

About this yarn

King Cole Baby Alpaca DK
100% baby alpaca
100m per 50g
Hand wash only
£4.99, for stockists call 01756
703670 or visit www.kingcole.com

54 L O V E C R O C H E T
 Mini trees

as possible. (7 dc)
Rows 13-23 Repeat Row 12. (17 dc)
Rows 24-26 Ch1, dc in each st up to
st before centre st, 2dc in next st, dc in
centre st, 2dc in next st, dc in each st to
end, turn. (23 dc)
Rows 27-32 'LHGMRƤVWXWXHGMR 8S]WXYJƤRKKMZIWXLIXVII
next st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2dc in stability and adds a snowy
next st, 1dc in last st, turn. (35 dc) effect at the same time
Fasten off.

Pot cover
;MXL+VI]GLWWMRXSƤVWXGLXSJSVQ
a ring.
Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr
throughout), 23tr into ring, ss to top of
beg ch-3. (24 tr)
Round 2 Ch3, 1tr in next st, 2tr in next
st, (tr in each of next 2 sts, 2tr in next st)
around, ss to top of beg ch-3. (32 tr)
Round 3 Working in back loops only:
Ch3, tr in each st around, ss to top of
beg ch-3.
Round 4 Ch3, tr in each st around, ss to
top of beg ch-3.
Round 5 Ch3, 1tr in each of next 14 sts,
2tr in next st, 1tr in each of next 15 sts,
2tr in last st, ss to top of beg ch-3.
(34 tr)
Rounds 6-10 Increase evenly by 2 sts
on each round. (44 tr after Round 10)
Round 11 Ch3, tr in next 8 tr, tr2tog, (tr a ring. To make up (both trees)
in next 9 tr, tr2tog) around, ss to top of Round 1 (RS) Work as Round 1 for Weave in ends on WS.
beg ch-3. (40 tr) Large Tree Pot Cover. (24 tr) With Yarn B, embroider straight stitches
Fasten off. Round 2 Working in back loops only: and add small buttons in the colour of
Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each your choice, on both side pieces.
SMALL TREE st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. 'YXXLITPEWXMGTSXHS[RMRLIMKLXXSƤX
Side (make 2) Round 3 Ch3, tr in each of next 6 sts, 2tr the Pot cover and slip cover over pot.
With Yarn A, ch2. in next st, (1tr in each of next 7 sts, 2tr Cut bamboo cane to desired length,
Rows 1-23 Work as for Rows 1-23 of in next st) twice, ss to top of beg ch-3. place between the WS of the two Tree
Large Tree Sides. (17 dc) (27 tr) Side pieces and surround with toy
Rows 24-25 Work as for Row 24 of Rounds 4-7 Increase by 3 sts evenly on WXYJƤRK
Large Tree Sides. (21 dc) each round. (39 tr) With Yarn A, stitch the two pieces
Rows 26-27 Work as for Row 27 of Round 8 Ch3, tr in each st around, ss to XSKIXLIVEVSYRHXLIWXYJƤRKERH
Large Tree Sides. (25 dc) top of beg ch-3. bamboo cane.
Fasten off. Round 9 Ch3, tr in each of next 10 sts, Place a lump of play clay in the pot and
tr2tog, (tr in each of next 11 tr, tr2tog) push the other end of the ‘trunk’ into it.
Pot cover around, ss to top of beg ch-3. (36 tr) 8STYTXLITSX[MXLXS]WXYJƤRK
;MXL+VI]GLWWMRXSƤVWXGLXSJSVQ Fasten off.

L O V E C R O C H E T 55
 Winer snow
%PXIVREXIFIX[IIREƤPIXGVSGLIXƥEKERHEWXEVQSXMJƥEK
XSQEOIXLMWTVIXX]PEGIFYRXMRKF]Anne Egan

Top tip
4MR]SYVƥEKWXS
WLETIERHWXIEQ
GEVIJYPP][MXLER
MVSRXSVIZIEPXLI
PEG]TEXXIVRW

Yu wil ned
■ DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk in
White (shade 1101)
FEPPW[MPPQEOIƥEKW
■ 2.5mm (UK 12 or 13, US C/2 or B/1)
hook
■ Ribbon, 4cm (1½in) wide, 2.2m
(7ft 3in) long
■ Thread to match ribbon
1IEWYVIQIRXW
■ Filet flag measures 12x20cm
(4¾x7¾in)
■ Star motif flag measures 20x17cm
(4¾x6¾in)
Lace bunting
G
MZI]SYVLSQIEPEZMWLPEGIQEOISZIV[MXLXLMWHIPMGEXI
ZMRXEKIMRWTMVIHFYRXMRK0MXXPIFYRXMRKƥEKWEVIJERXEWXMG
TVSNIGXWJSVI\TIVMQIRXMRK[MXLHMJJIVIRXWLETIWERH
XIGLRMUYIWũXLMWHIWMKRMRGSVTSVEXIWPEG]WXEVQSXMJWERHƤPIX
GVSGLIX[SVOIHMREFIEYXMJYP]EVRXLEXGSQFMRIWFEF]EPTEGE
[MXLQYPFIVV]WMPOJSVWXVIRKXLERHKPSWW]WLMRI8V]WSQIXLMRK
RI[ERH]SYŭPPLEZIXLMWI\UYMWMXIFYRXMRKXSWLS[JSVMX
Notes BUNTING
8SHIGVIEWIEXXLIFIKMRRMRKSJE *MPIXGVSGLIXƥEK
VS[GLWOMTWXEXFEWISJGLERH 9WMRK=EVR%GL
RI\XWXXLIR[SVOƤVWXXVMRXSRI\XXV Row 18VMRXLGLJVSQLSSOWOMTTIHGL
%FFVIZMEXMSRW XLMWGSYRXWEWXVXSK
 GSYRXWEWXV
XVMRIEGLGLXSIRHXYVR
■ Ch-5 picot: Ch5, ss to 5th ch from 8SHIGVIEWIEXXLIIRHSJEVS[[SVO WXW

hook YTXSXLIPEWXWXWXVXSKSZIVRI\X Row 2'LGSYRXWEWXV
GLWOMTRI\X
■ For standard abbreviations WXERHXLIVHSJFIKGLWOMTTMRK XVXVMRRI\XXVGLWOMTRI\XXVXVMRRI\XXV
see page 90 XLIWXMRFIX[IIR XVMRIEGLSJRI\XXVGLWOMTRI\XXVXV
=SY[MPPHIGVIEWIEXXLIFIKMRRMRK MRRI\XXV
XMQIWXVMRIEGLSJRI\XXV
ERHIRHSJ6S[ERHIZIV]JSPPS[MRK GLWOMTRI\XXVXVMRRI\XXV
X[MGI
XLMVHVS[*PEKMW[SVOIHJVSQXLI STIRWUYEVIWƤPPIHWUYEVIW

FEWI Row 3'LGSYRXWEWXV
GLWOMTRI\X
GLWTXVMRRI\XXVGLWOMTRI\XWXXV
Chart notes MRRI\XXV
X[MGIXVMRIEGLSJRI\XXVXV
7II'LEVXSRTEKI MRRI\XGLWTXVMRRI\XXVGLWOMTRI\X
6IEHEPP67VS[WJVSQVMKLXXSPIJX GLWTXVMRRI\XXV
XMQIWXVMRRI\X
6IEHEPP;7VS[WJVSQPIJXXSVMKLX GLWTXVMRIEGLSJRI\XXVGLWOMT
3RXLI'LEVXERIQTX]WUYEVI RI\XWXXVMRRI\XXV
XMQIW
VITVIWIRXWERSTIRWUYEVISJŬGL STIRWUYEVIWƤPPIHWUYEVIW

WOMTWXXVMRRI\XWXŭ[LMPIEHSXXIH Row 4 'LWOMTRI\XGLWTXVMRRI\XXV
WUYEVIVITVIWIRXWEƤPPIHWUYEVISJ GLWOMTRI\XWXXVMRRI\XXV
XMQIWXV
ŬXVMRRI\XWXXVMRRI\XXVŭ MRIEGLSJRI\XXVXVMRRI\XGLWTXVMR
*SVVS[W[MXLSYXHIGVIEWMRKFIKMR RI\XXVGLWOMTRI\XGLXVMRRI\XXV

IEGLVS[[MXLGL[LMGLGSYRXWEW XMQIWXVMRRI\XGLWTXVMRIEGLSJRI\X
XLIƤVWXXV8LIƤVWXVS[WEVI[VMXXIR XVGLWOMTRI\XWXXVMRRI\XXV
X[MGI
SYXMRJYPPXSLIPT]SYXSJSPPS[XLI GLWOMTRI\XGLWTXVXSKSZIVRI\XXV
'LEVX ERHVHSJFIKGLSTIRWUYEVIW
ƤPPIHWUYEVIW

*SPPS[XLI'LEVXJVSQ6S[YWMRKXLI
MRWXVYGXMSRWEXFIKXS[SVOXLISTIR
WUYEVIWXLIƤPPIHWUYEVIWERHXLI
HIGVIEWIVS[W;LIR]SYVIEGLXLIIRH
%FSYXXLMW]EVR SJXLI'LEVXHSRSXJEWXIRSJJ
DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk
 EPTEGE WMPO Edging
QTIVK 6SXEXIƥEKERH[SVOMRKEVSYRHXLI
,ERH[EWLSRP] SYXWMHIIHKIGLWWXSXSTSJWXEXIRH
£4.10, for stockists visit SJRI\XVS[
EPSRKXLIWMHIIHKIXLIR
www.garnstudio.com [SVOMRKMRXSVIQPSSTWSJXLIJSYRHEXMSR

L O V E C R O C H E T 57
Lace bunting

*MRMWLIHSJJ[MXLWLMR]
WEXMRVMFFSRXLMWFYRXMRK
MWWMQTPIERHIPIKERX

GLGLWOMTRI\XWXWWMRRI\XWX EGVSWW 1EOIWIGSRHERHXLMVHQSXMJWERHNSMREW *MPIXƥEKGLEVX

FSXXSQSJƥEKGLWWXSXSTSJWXEXIRH MRWXVYGXIHEFSZI 27
SJRI\XVS[ EPSRKXLIVIQWMHIXSXST 26
25
XLIR[SVOSRIQSVIVITIEXEXTSMRXSJ Edging 24
23
ƥEKWWXSFEWISJƤVWXGLSJIHKMRK 3RP]WMHIWEVIIHKIHWSXLIVSYRHWEVI 22
*EWXIRSJJERH[IEZIMRIRHW&PSGO MRGSQTPIXIERHEVIXYVRIHPIEZMRKXLI 21
20
FSXXSQIHKIYR[SVOIH 19
7XEVQSXMJƥEK 'LSSWIEFSXXSQIHKI;MXL;7JEGMRK 18
17
Star motif (make 3) NSMR]EVR[MXLEWWXSER]GLWXEVTSMRX 16
15
1EOIƤVWXQSXMJJSPPS[MRKXLITEXXIVR 8LMW[MPPFIXLIFSXXSQVMKLXGSVRIVSJXLI 14
FIPS[8LIRHERHVHQSXMJWEVINSMRIH ƥEK 13
12
XSXLISXLIVWXSQEOIEXVMERKYPEVWLETI Round 1 (RS)'LHGMRWEQIGLWT 11
10
F]VITPEGMRKGLSR6SYRH[MXLEWWXS GLHGMRRI\XTSMRX XMQIWXYVR 9
XLIGSVVIWTSRHMRKGLSRRIMKLFSYVMRK 6SYRH'LHGLXVXVHXVGLTMGSX 8
7
QSXMJGL XVLXVHG MRRI\XGLWTHGMRRI\XHG 6
GLTMGSXHGLXVXV MRRI\XGLWT 5
9WMRK=EVR%GLWWMRƤVWXGLXSNSMRMRXS 4
EVMRK HXVMRRI\XHGGLTMGSXXVLXVHG MR 3
2
Round 1 (RS)'LGSYRXWEWXVGL XV RI\XGLWTHGMRRI\XHGGLTMGSX 1
MRVMRKGL XMQIWWWXSXLMVHSJFIK VITIEXJVSQX[MGIQSVIHGLXVXVHXV
GLXSNSMR GLTMGSXXVLXVHG MRPEWXGLWTWW Key
Round 2'LHGMRRI\XGLWTGL XSPEWXHG !*MPPIHWUYEVI
WOMTRI\XXV XMQIWHGMRRI\XGLWT *EWXIRSJJERH[IEZIMRIRHW&PSGO !3TIRWUYEVI
GLLXVMRƤVWXHG ■ !2SWXMXGL
Round 3'LHGMRRI\XGLWTGLXV 8SƤRMWL
GLHXVGLHXVGLXV MRRI\XGLWT 1EOIEWQER]ƥEKWEW]SYRIIHSRI
GLVITJVSQEVSYRHWWXSƤVWXHG TEMV[MPPKMZI]SYETTVS\GQSJFYRXMRK 
Round 4'LHGMRRI\XHGHGMRRI\X ERHPE]XLIQEPXIVREXIP]EPSRKXLIVMFFSR
GLWTHGMRRI\XXVHGMRRI\XGLWTHG RSHIITIVXLERLEPJ[E]EGVSWWXLI[MHXL
MRRI\XHXVHGGLHG MRRI\XGLWT 8EGOMRTPEGIXLIRJSPHXLIVMFFSRSZIVXLI
HGMRRI\XHXVHGMRRI\XGLWTHGMRRI\X XSTERHTMR
XVHGMRRI\XGLWTVITJVSQEVSYRHWW 1EGLMRIWI[XLVSYKLEPPPE]IVWQEOMRK
XSƤVWXHG WYVI]SYLEZIXLIFSXXSQIHKIWSJXLI
*EWXIRSJJERH[IEZIMRIRHW ƥEKWƤVQP]EXXEGLIH

58 LOV E C R O C H E T
 Big sotie
Bundle little ones up against winter chills with
Nicky Hale’s stylish pompom hat and scarf

Top tip
%PXIVXLIƤXSJ
this hat by adding
SVXEOMRKE[E]
stitches –see
page 60
Kids’ hat & scarf
Yu wil ned
■ DROPS Extra Fine Merino
Superwash DK,
5 balls in Mustard (shade 30)
1 ball in Off White (shade 01)
■ 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) hook
■ Tapestry needle
■ Pompom maker (6.5cm/2½in) or
cardboard rings to make pompoms
Measurements
■ 8SƤXEKI]IEVW
■ Hat: 50cm (19¾in) circumference,
21cm(8¼in) length. See note about
altering hat band
■ Scarf: 95cm (37½in) long
Tension
■ 15 sts and 14 rows to 10cm (4in)
square over rib stitch pattern on hat
using a 5mm hook
■ 20 sts and 19 rows to 10cm (4in)
square over dc using a 5mm hook
Abbreviations
H
ook this cute hat and scarf set for your little ones – it’ll
OIITXLIQWRYKKP]JVSQ&SRƤVI2MKLXVMKLXXLVSYKL
to snowy days! Accented with playful pompoms and
pretty embroidery in a contrasting shade, these winter warmers
get bonus style points, and kids are sure to love these fun details,
too. Both patterns use half trebles and post treble stitches, and
you’ll be working in the round throughout. This creates a gorgeous
double layer fabric for the scarf to make it extra thick and cosy!
Notes
The hat is worked from the bottom
rib band to the crown.
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add or take away a multiple of 2
stitches for a larger or smaller size.
8LIWITPYQTƥYJJ]
To create a neater seam, work TSQTSQWPSSOE
the ss at the end of each round FMXPMOIWRS[FEPPW
by bringing the yarn to the front,
inserting the hook from front to
back through the beginning st, yrh (74 sts)
and draw through from the front. Round 11-18 Repeat Round 10.
■ FPtr – Front Post treble crochet:
Yarn over (yo) hook twice. Insert
hook from front to back around post
of stitch. Yo hook, pull up a loop,
four loops on hook. (Yo and draw
through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.
Bring the yarn to the back again
and continue to work the dc round
as normal.
Round 19'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK
dc into the next 10 sts) 6 times, dc into
XLIPEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMR
(68 sts)
Round 20 and all even-numbered rounds
until Round 36 Repeat Round 10.
■ For standard abbreviations HAT & SCARF SET Round 21'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK
see page 90 Hat dc into the next 9 sts) 6 times, dc into the
9WMRK=EVR%GLPSSWIP]WWMRXSXLIƤVWX PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW

chain to join into a loop, taking care not to Round 23'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK
twist the chain. dc into the next 8 sts) 6 times, dc into the
Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), tr into PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW

the next ch and each ch around, ss into Round 25'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK
the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. dc into the next 7 sts) 6 times, dc into the
(74 sts) PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW

Round 2 Ch2 (counts as htr), *FPtr Round 27'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK
About this yarn around the next st, htr in the next st; dc into the next 6 sts) 6 times, dc into the
DROPS Extra Fine Merino repeat from * to the last st, FPtr around PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW

Superwash DK the last st, ss into the top of the beginning Round 29'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK
100% wool ch-2 to join. dc into the next 5 sts) 6 times, dc into the
105m per 50g Rounds 3-9 Repeat Round 2. PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW

1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' Round 10 Ch1 (does not count as st Round 31 'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK
£2.14, for stockists visit XLVSYKLSYX
HGMRXLIƤVWXWXERHIEGLWX dc into the next 4 sts) 6 times, dc into the
www.garnstudio.com EVSYRHWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMR PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW


60 L O V E C R O C H E T
 Kids’ hat & scarf

Round 33 'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW %PMXXPIIQFVSMHIV]

dc into the next 3 sts) 6 times, dc into the Round 2 'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGMRIEGL MWEPSZIP][E]XS
PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW  WXEVSYRHWWXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMR TIVWSREPMWI
Round 35'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK Round 3'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGMRXLI
dc into the next 2 sts) 6 times, dc into the next 5 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the
PEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW  next 5 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the
Round 37'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW
dc into the next st) 6 times, dc into the last Round 4 and all even-numbered rounds
WXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW  until Round 8, repeat Round 2.
Round 38 Ch1, (dc2tog) 7 times, dc into Round 5'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGMRXLI Round 147 Ch1 (does not count as st),
XLIPEWXWXWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMR next 6 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the *dc2tog, dc in the next 8 sts; repeat from *
(7 sts) next 6 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the EVSYRHWWXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW
Round 39'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGXSK  ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW Round 148 and all even-numbered
XMQIWWWMRXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW  Round 7'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGMRXLI rounds until Round 154, repeat Round 2.
Fasten off, leaving a 15cm tail. next 7 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the Round 149 Ch1 (does not count as st),
Thread tail through all 4 sts of Round 39, next 7 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the *dc2tog, dc in the next 7 sts; repeat from *
pull taut and sew in ends. ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW EVSYRHWWXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW
Block lightly to size. Round 9'LHGMRXLIƤVWXWXHGMRXLI Round 151 Ch1 (does not count as st),
next 8 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the *dc2tog, dc in the next 6 sts; repeat from *
Make one pompom using Yarn A and next 8 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the EVSYRHWWXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW
attach to top of hat. ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW Round 153 Ch1 (does not count as st),
)QFVSMHIVƥS[IVWYWMRKPE^]HEMW] Rounds 10-30 Repeat Round 2. *dc2tog, dc in the next 5 sts; repeat from *
stitch) onto hat using Yarn B and the Do not fasten off, thread starting tail onto EVSYRHWWXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW
image as a guide. a tapestry needle and work a running Round 155 Ch1 (does not count as st),
stitch through the beginning chain. Pull *dc2tog, dc in the next 4 sts; repeat from *
Scarf taut and sew in end. EVSYRHWWXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW
Using Yarn A and leaving a 20cm (8in) tail, Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
GLWWMRXSXLIƤVWXGLEMRXSNSMRMRXSE Make two pompoms using Yarn A and Thread end tail onto a tapestry needle and
loop, taking care not to twist the chain. attach one to end of scarf. work a running stitch through the stitches
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st )QFVSMHIVƥS[IVWYWMRKPE^]HEMW] of the last Round.
XLVSYKLSYX HGMRXLIƤVWXGLHGMRXLI stitch) in Yarn B onto the scarf. Pull taut and sew in end.
next 4 ch, *2dc in the next ch, dc in the Attach another pompom to the end of the
next 4 ch; repeat from * around, ss to the Rounds 31-146 Repeat Round 2. scarf. Block lightly to size.

Simple steps How to make a lazy daisy stitch

1 2 3 4
Secure yarn at the back of the Bring the needle to the front You will have made one large Bring the needle back to
work and bring needle to the of the fabric, a short distance loop, secured by one smaller the front of the fabric at the
front of the fabric. *Insert the away from the first hole. loop. This forms one petal of original hole. Repeat from *
needle back into the same Make sure the needle passes the flower. in Step 1 to make more petal
hole and pull gently to form through the loop. Take the loops. You can work four or
a loop. needle over the loop and insert six petals to form your lazy
back into the same hole. daisy flower.

L O V E C R O C H E T 61
 Top tip
0MRIRƤFVIWIEWMP]
XERKPIWS[SVOJVSQ
XLISYXWMHISJEFEPP
VEXLIVXLERJVSQ
XLIGIRXVI

Snowy dy
Decorate your domain
[MXLHIPMGEXIWRS[ƥEOIW
by Louise Smith
 7RS[ƥEOI garland

Yu wil ned
S
RS[ƥEOIWLEZIEYRMUYIFIEYX]ERH0SYMWI7QMXLŭW
■ Katia Lino, 1 ball each in:
project has really captured their intricate laciness. We love
Grey (shade 29) – Yarn A
Off-White (shade 3) – Yarn B LS[XLIZMFVERXTMROƥEOIWWXERHSYXEKEMRWXXLITEPIV
Rose (shade 30) – Yarn C grey and white, to create an elegant colour scheme that will give
Pearl Light Grey (shade 8) – Yarn D
■ 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook
any room a subtle winter feel. We can’t wait for the next snow day.

Measurements
■ 15cm (6in) wide and approx Notes GLGSRXMRYIF][SVOMRKMRXS6S[EW
160cm (63in) long 8LI1EMR7XVMTMW[SVOIHSRXLI67 JSPPS[WHGMRIEGLSJRI\XWXWGL
except for Row 3. picot, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch-2 picot,
Tension 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch-8 picot, 1dc in
■ Tension is not critical each of next 3 sts, ch-2 picot, 1dc in each
GARLAND SJRI\XWXWGLTMGSXHGMRIEGLSJ
Abbreviations Main strip next 3 sts, ch-6 picot; rep from * across,
■ Picot: Ch stated number of sts (eg Using Yarn A, ch288. ending the last repeat at **, 1dc in each of
GLJSVEGLTMGSX
WWMRXSƤVWXSJ Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st the next 2 sts, ch1, 6dc evenly along other
those ch XLVSYKLSYX
HGMRWIGSRHGLJVSQLSSO side of Main Strip, ss in last st of Row 1.
■ 3-tr cl – 3-treble cluster: Yrh, insert and each ch to end, don’t turn. (287 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
hook in space/st indicated, yrh and Fasten off Yarn A.
pull up loop, yrh and draw through Join Yarn B at the start of the row. 7RS[ƥEOIW
2 loops) 3 times, inserting the hook Row 2 (RS) 7XEVXMRKMRƤVWXWXSJ6S[ 1EOIMRIEGLGSPSYV
in the same space/st each time, yrh Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. 'LWWXSƤVWXGLXSQEOIEVMRK
and draw through all loops on hook Row 3 (WS) Ch1, dc in each of next 2 sts, Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st
■ For standard abbreviations GLWOMTRI\XWXHGMRIEGLSJRI\XWXW
 XLVSYKLSYX
HGMRXSVMRKWWXSƤVWXHG
see page 90 to end, turn. (95 ch-2 sps)
Fasten off Yarn B and join Yarn C.
Row 4 (RS) *Ss into next ch-2 sp, ch2, 3-tr
cluster in same ch-2 sp, ch2, ss in same
ch-2 sp; repeat from * across, don’t turn.
(95 clusters)
Fasten off Yarn C.
Join Yarn D at the start of the row,
FIX[IIRXLIƤVWXHGSJ6S[
Row 5 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in sp
at base of ch, *ss in top of cluster, 2tr
between the next 2 dc; repeat from *
across, don’t turn. (192 tr)
Fasten off Yarn D.
8LIPEG]IJJIGXGSQIW Join Yarn B at the start of the row, in the
JVSQ[SVOMRKQYPXMTPI top of the beg ch-3 of Row 5.
TMGSXWSJHMJJIVIRXPIRKXLW Row 6 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st (including
ss) across, don’t turn. (287 dc)
Fasten off Yarn B.
Join Yarn A at the start of the row, in the
About this yarn WMHISJXLIƤVWXWXSJ6S[
Katia Lino For each picot in the following row, omit
100% linen the ss, and dc in the st at the base of the
150m per 50g ch instead.
Machine wash at 30°C Row 7 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as
£5.09, www.loveknitting.com st), 6dc evenly along side of Main Strip,
to join. (12 dc)
Round 2 Ch1, *dc in next st, (tr, ch3, tr) in
RI\XWXVITIEXJVSQEVSYRHWWXSƤVWX
dc to join.
;LIR[SVOMRK6SYRHNSMRIEGL
7RS[ƥEOIXSSRISJXLIGLTMGSXWSRXLI
Main Strip. To do this, replace the second
GLSJIEGLGLTMGSXSRSRIŬFVERGLŭSJ
XLIWRS[ƥEOI[MXLEWWMRXSXLIGLTMGSX
on the Main Strip.
%VVERKIXLIWRS[ƥEOIWVERHSQP]SVMR
XLIJSPPS[MRKSVHIV=EVR%=EVR&=EVR
C, Yarn D; repeat from * three more times.
Round 3'LHGMRRI\XHGGLTMGSXHG
MRWXEXFEWISJGLTMGSXHGMRRI\XGL
WTGLTMGSXGLTMGSXGLTMGSXGL
TMGSXGLTMGSXWWXSƤVWXWXSJTVIZMSYW
GLTMGSXGLTMGSXWWXSƤVWXWXSJ
TVIZMSYWGLTMGSXGLTMGSXWWXSƤVWXWX
SJTVIZMSYWGLTMGSXGLTMGSXWWXSƤVWX
st of previous ch-7 picot, 2dc in same ch-3
WTVITJVSQEVSYRHWWXSƤVWXHGXSNSMR
Fasten off and weave in ends.
8SƤRMWL
Press gently using a damp cloth
L O V E C R O C H E T 63
Star quality
Advent is sorted
with Kath Webber’s
garland of pretty
crochet envelopes

Top tip
Adapt the colours
to suit your decor –
red and white would
also look festive

Yu wil ned
■ Rico Essentials Cotton DK,
1 ball each in:
Navy Blue (shade 38) – Yarn A
Dark Jeans (shade 85) – Yarn B
Light Blue (shade 7) – Yarn C
2 balls each in:
White (shade 80) – Yarn D
Cobalt (shade 32) – Yarn E
■ 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook
■ 135cm (53in) T-shirt, jersey or thick
cord yarn for the garland
■ A set of wooden craft numbers
from 1-24 (these were found at
www.etsy.com)
■ Matching cotton thread and a
sewing needle
Measurements
■ Each envelope measures 7x5cm
(2¾x2in)
Tension
■ 25 sts and 25 rows to 10 (4in) over
dc using a 3mm (US C/2 or D/3)
hook
Abbreviations
■ For standard abbreviations
see page 90
About this yarn
Rico Essentials Cotton DK
100% cotton
130m per 50g
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢'
£2.99, for stockists visit
www.rico-design.de
Advent bunting
C
ount down to Christmas with this gorgeous Scandi-
style advent bunting. Designer Kath Webber says: “This
alternative advent calendar was inspired by the Nordic
night sky, and features a traditional Norwegian design on the very
special Christmas Day gift bag. The bag is worked in tapestry
crochet, carrying the colours along the work to make colour
changes simple and the back neat, creating a thick fabric.”
ADVENT BUNTING
Envelope Row 34 Ch1 (does not count as dc),
Make 6 each in Yarns A, B, C, and D. skip 1 dc, dc2tog. (1 st)
Ch16, turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Row 1 Dc in the second ch from the
hook and each ch across, turn. (15 sts) To make up
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as dc), 1dc Fold WS together, and seam the sides
into each st across, turn. (15 sts) using the long tail of yarn.
Rows 3-27 Repeat Row 2. Arrange the numbers on the envelopes,
Row 28 Ch1 (does not count as dc), dc using the image as a guide.
MRXLIƤVWXHGWOMTHGHGMRXSIEGL Using thread to match your craft
st across to the last 2 dc, skip 1 dc, 1dc numbers, stitch the numbers on the
into the last dc, turn. (13 sts) TSMRXSJXLIIRZIPSTIƥETXSLIPT
Rows 29-33 Repeat Row 28. (3 sts) weigh it down.
Woden stars
add a rustic fel
to tee cue
pockets
L O V E C R O C H E T 65
Advent bunting
Pouch
For Rounds 2-26, see the Chart below.
On the Chart, each square represents
1 dc stitch. All rounds are worked from
the RS, so read every row on the Chart
from right to left.
Changes in colour should be made in
XLIƤREP]VLSJXLITVIZMSYWWXMXGL;LIR
you change colour mid-round, twist the
ends of each colour around one another
and carry the yarn you are not using
across the WS of the work.
9WMRK=EVR(GLWWXSXLIƤVWXGLXS
join in a loop, being careful not to twist.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not counts as
st), 1dc into each ch around, ss to the
Round 42 Ch1, ss into each st around.
The 25th envelope is an extra-
Fasten off and weave in ends.
special pouch with room for
lots more Christmas goodies
Drawstring
Ch65.
Row 1 Dc in the second chain from the
hook and each ch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Thread drawstring through top opening
of pouch.
Garland chain
Row 1 Tie Yarn E onto one end of the
T-shirt yarn and work dc over the yarn
across its entire length.
Pause every now and then to push the
ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW
stitches down – you want to conceal
Rounds 2-26 Ch1 (does not count as the base completely.
st), following the Chart, continue in dc Leave a small area at the end (approx
YWMRK=EVRW(ERH)WWXSXLIƤVWXHG 500 sts) exposed for hanging, turn.
to join. Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as dc), dc
Fasten off Yarn E. MRƤVWXHGGLWWXSGSVRIVSJ
Rounds 27-36 Using Yarn D, ch1 (does envelope to attach, working back
not count as st), 1dc into each st along the ch-10, ss into each of ch,
EVSYRHWWXSƤVWXHGXSNSMR
Round 37 Ch4 (counts as 1dc, ch2),
1dc into each of the next 20 sts;
repeat from * until all the envelopes
Top Tip
*skip next 2 dc, 1dc into each of the
next 2 sts, ch2; repeat from * to end, ss
are attached in numerical order (from
1-24), dc into next 20 sts, ch10, ss to
For a different finsh,
to 2nd ch of beg ch-4.
Round 38 Ch1 (does not count as st),
corner of the pouch in the same way,
working back along the ch-10, ss into
embroider te numbers
dc into each dc and ch around, ss to each ch, 1dc into each of the remaining nd add a smal popper
ƤVWXHGXSNSMR stitches to end.
Rounds 39-41 Repeat Round 27. Fasten off and weave in ends to fasen each envelope
7RS[ƥEOIGLEVX
26
25 Key
24 = Yarn D
23
22 ■ = Yarn E
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

66 LOV E C R O C H E T
 Mug hug

Time for ea
Anne Egan’s chunky, textured cosy is just the
thing for keeping your cuppa piping hot

S
XSGOMRKƤPPIVWHSRŭXGSQIQYGLTVIXXMIVSVQSVITVEGXMGEP
than this! Hook our mug hug as a little Christmas gift to
yourself, or for a friend who shares your love of a nice hot
brew. It uses double crochet and bobbles to create the snuggly
XI\XYVIERHMW[SVOIHMRGLYRO]]EVRJSVEUYMGOƤRMWL8IEŭWYT

Yu wil ned
■ King Cole Magnum Chunky,
1 ball in Bilberry (shade 158)
■ 7mm (UK 2, US 10.75) hook
■ 2 small buttons
Measurements
MUG HUG
Ch28.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook
and each following ch, turn. (27 sts)
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc,
(MB in next st, 2dc) repeat to last 2 sts,
MB in next st, dc in last st, ch5, turn.
Row 5 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in
each st and ch to end, turn.
Rows 6 and 7 As Rows 4 and 5.
Row 8 Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc,
(MB in next st, 2dc) 8 times, MB in next
st, dc in next st, turn, leaving remaining
sts unworked. (27 sts)
■ \GQ}\MR
PEMHƥEX (9 bobbles) Row 9 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in
■8SƤXEQYKSJGQMR
 Row 3 Dc in 2nd ch from hook and next each st to end.
GMVGYQJIVIRGI 3 ch, dc in each st to end, turn. (31 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 4 Ch1 (does not count as st), 4dc,
Abbreviations (MB in next st, 2dc) 7 times, MB in next 8SƤRMWL
■ MB (Make Bobble): st, 3dc, ch1, skip 1 st (buttonhole made), Sew on buttons to correspond with
(Yrh, insert hook in st, yrh and pull dc in last st, turn. FYXXSRLSPIWSRƥET
up loop, yrh and draw through 2
loops) 4 times, inserting the hook
in the same space/st each time, yrh
and draw through all loops on hook,
ch1 to close bobble
■ For standard abbreviations
see page 90

About this yarn

King Cole Magnum Chunky
75% acrylic, 25% wool
110m per 100g Enjoy your cuppa for
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' longer when you make
£2.99, for stockists visit this gorgeous cosy
www.kingcole.com

L O V E C R O C H E T 67
Gift box decoration

Al wrapped up
Make 0EVE1IWWIVŭW pretty gift boxes
to hang up on your Christmas tree

P
resents don’t always have to be unwrapped, especially
when they look as good as this. Based on the granny
square, this simple box worked in festive shades makes
a cute decoration, too. Make a few of them in red and white, then
swap the colours around to create a stylish coordinating set.
8LI]ŭPPKSTIVJIGXP][MXLSYV7GERHMWRS[ƥEOIWSRTEKI

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■ ,E]ƤIPH&SRYW(/FEPPIEGLMR
+-*8&3<
Square (make 6 per present) next ch-2 sp, ch3; rep from * around, ss to
'VIEQWLEHI  9WMRK'VIEQ]EVRGLWWXSƤVWXGLXS ƤVWXHGXSNSMRHGERHGLWT
'PEWWMG6IHWLEHI join in a ring. 6SYRH7WXSƤVWXGLWTGLGSYRXW
■ QQ9/97+ GVSGLIXLSSO 6SYRH Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), (1tr into as tr), (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same ch-3 sp, *ch2,
■ 'EVH ring, ch2) 7 times, ss to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 dc in next ch-3 sp, (ch3, dc in next ch-3
■ 8S]WXYJƤRK to join. (8 ch-2 sp) sp) twice, ch2, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-3
■ 6MFFSR 6SYRH7WXSƤVWXGLWTGLXV sp; rep from * omitting last (2tr, ch2, 2tr),
cluster in same ch-2 sp, ch5, (4-tr cluster ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.
Measurements into next ch-2 sp, ch5) 7 times, ss in top of *EWXIRSJJERH[IEZIMRIRHW
■ 4VIWIRXMWERGQMR GYFI ƤVWXGPYWXIVXSNSMR*EWXIRSJJ
6SYRH Join Red yarn in top of any To make up
Tension cluster, ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc in Measure one square and cut 6 pieces
■ 8IRWMSRMWRSXMQTSVXERXJSV same st, ch2, (tr in tr of Round 1 directly of card slightly smaller than this.
XLMWTVSNIGX below next ch-5 sp, ch2, 1dc in top of next Arrange squares into a cube, RS out, and
cluster, ch2) 7 times, tr in tr of Round 1 whipstitch tog side seams, leaving one
Abbreviations HMVIGXP]FIPS[RI\XGLWTGLWWXSƤVWX side open. Place card squares inside cube
■ *SVWXERHEVHEFFVIZMEXMSRW dc to join. ERHƤPP[MXLWXYJƤRK4PEGIƤREPTMIGISJ
WIITEKI 6SYRH7WXSƤVWXGLWTGLHSIWRSX card on top and sew last square in place.
count as st), 1dc in same sp, ch3, *dc in Attach ribbon for hanging and a bow.

The side edges

are whipstitched
neatly together

About this yarn

,E]ƤIPH&SRYW(/
100% acrylic
280m per 100g Add a festive
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' bow in pretty
eJSVWXSGOMWXWGEPP gingham ribbon
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Yes, der
Make a frumpy jumper
decidedly more festive
Top tip
with Lucy Croft’s reindeer Go down a hook
pouch pocket size or two to
make a smaller
pouch for a child’s
jumper
 Reindeer jumper

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C
heat your way to a handmade Christmas jumper with
■ DROPS Karisma, 1 ball each in:
this fabulously festive pouch pocket. The pocket is
Off White (shade 01) – Yarn A
Wine (shade 48) – Yarn B strategically placed to keep your hands cosy, and is
■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook worked in a soft yarn that’s gentle on your skin. It’s generous
■ 2 stitch markers
■ Tapestry needle
enough to stash your latest WIP in, too! You’ll be using tapestry
crochet techniques and some basic embroidery skills, but it’s
Measurements much easier than you think. DROPS Karisma yarn comes in a
■ Pocket meas 28x18cm (11x7in)
gorgeous array of colours, so you can match it perfectly to your
Tension jumper, or go for a contrast pouch like we’ve done here.
■ 17 sts and 20 rows to 10cm (4in)
square over dc using a 4mm hook

Abbreviations Notes Reindeer design from Chart over the

■ For standard abbreviations On Chart, each square represents next 20 sts, dc in the next st and each of
see page 90 one dc stitch. RS rows are read from XLIRI\XWXWXYVRPIEZMRKXLIPEWXWXW
right to left, and WS rows from left unworked. (34 sts)
to right. Changes in colour should Row 20 7WMRXSXLIƤVWXWXWGLHSIW
FIQEHIMRXLIƤREP]VLSJXLI not count as st), dc in the same st and
previous stitch. When you change each st across to the marked st, work
colour mid-row, twist the ends of the Reindeer design over the next 20
each colour around one another sts, dc in the next st and each st across
and carry the yarn you are not using to the last st, turn leaving the last st
across the WS of the work. unworked. (32 sts)
Reindeer Chart Rows 21-24 Repeat Row 20. (24 sts)
24 Fasten off Yarn B.
23
22 Rows 25-32 Using Yarn A, ch1 (does
20
21
REINDEER POCKET not count as st), dc in each st across to
19
18 Using Yarn A, ch45, turn. end, turn.
16
17 Row 1 (RS) Dc in the second ch from Fasten off.
15 the hook and each ch across, turn.
14

12
13 (44 sts) Border
11 Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in Round 1 (RS) With RS facing, join Yarn
10
9 each st across, turn. &MRXLIƤVWXWX[SVOHGIZIRP]EVSYRH
8
7 all edges of the pocket working 3dc into
6
5 Place markers in 13th and 32nd sts. XLIGSVRIVWWWXSXLIƤVWXHGXSNSMR
4
3 You will be working reindeer design over Fasten off.
20 15 10 5
the 20 stitches between and including Round 2 With RS facing, join Yarn A in
Key the marked stitches. XLIƤVWXWXHGMRXSIEGLHGEVSYRHWWXS
= Yarn A Move markers up each row. XLIƤVWXHGXSNSMR
■ = Yarn B Fasten off.
Row 3 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in
each st across to marked st, work the 8SƤRMWL
About this yarn Reindeer design from Chart over the Block to size.
DROPS Karisma next 20 sts, dc in the next st and each st )QFVSMHIVXLIWRS[ƥEOIWVERHSQP]
100% wool across to end, turn. onto the pocket using Yarn B and a
100m per 50g Rows 4-18 Repeat Row 3. (44 sts) tapestry needle, referring to the images
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' Row 197WMRXSXLIƤVWXWXWGLHSIW as a guide. Sew the pocket onto your
£1.90, for stockists visit not count as st), dc in the same st and jumper using matching sewing thread,
www.garnstudio.com each st across to the marked st, work leaving the curved edges unstitched.

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 In a flurry
Craft a Scandi-style Christmas
with Lara Messer’sWMQTPIWRS[ƥEOIW

Top tip
When pinning your
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QEOIWYVI]SYYWI
RI[TMRW[MXLRS
LMRXSJVYWX
 ScandiWRS[ƥEOIW

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T
LMWXVMSSJPEG]WRS[ƥEOIWMWIEW]XSLSSOERHQEOIWE
■ ,E]ƤIPH&SRYW(/FEPPIEGLMR
great gift or decoration for your own home. We’ve used
'VIEQWLEHI
'PEWWMG6IHWLEHI Scandi colours and an acrylic yarn that comes in large
■ QQ9/97+ LSSO FEPPWJSVI\XVEZEPYIWS]SYGERGVIEXIE[LSPIƥYVV]SJXLIWI
■ 7TVE]WXEVGLSTXMSREP
pretty designs. Try using up DK yarn in your stash, and combining
Measurements EGSYTPISJWLEHIWJSVEQYPXMXSREPIJJIGXERHEGLYROMIVWX]PI
■ 4MGSXERH7XEVWRS[ƥEOI WRS[ƥEOI=SYGSYPHEPWSXV]WOMTTMRKXLILERKMRKPSSTWERH
GQMR HMEQIXIV
■ TSMRXWRS[ƥEOI using them in your gift wrapping. The possibilities are endless!
GQMR HMEQIXIV

Tension SNOWFLAKES
■ 8IRWMSRMWRSXMQTSVXERXJSV 4MGSXWRS[ƥEOIVIH
WTHGMRXSRI\XGLWTVITJVSQ
XLMWTVSNIGX With Red yarn, ch8, join with ss to form QSVIXMQIWSQMXXMRKPEWXHGWWXSƤVWX
a ring. dc to join.
Abbreviations Round 1 (RS)'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEW Fasten off and weave in ends.
■ 4MGSX'LWWXSXLGLJVSQLSSO WX
HGMRXSVMRKWWXSƤVWXHGXSNSMR
■ 4YJJ7X=VLMRWIVXLSSOMRXSWXMXGL HG
 Hanging loop
]VLERHTYPPXLVSYKL
XLVIIXMQIW Round 2 'LGSYRXWEWHXVERHGL
 Join White yarn in any ch-2 sp with a ss,
]VLERHTYPPXLVSYKLEPPPSSTW WOMTRI\XHGHXVMRXSRI\XHGGLWOMT GLWWMRWEQIGLWT
SRLSSO HG
XMQIWWWXSXLGLSJFIKGL Fasten off and weave in ends.
■ *SVWXERHEVHEFFVIZMEXMSRW to join.
WIITEKI Round 3'L[SVOMRKMRRI\XGLWT TSMRXWRS[ƥEOI[LMXI

HGLXVXVHXVTMGSXHXVXVLXV ;MXL;LMXI]EVRGLWWXSƤVWXGLXS
HG
VITJVSQQSVIXMQIWWWXSƤVWX QEOIEVMRK
dc to join. Round 1 (RS)'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEW
Fasten off and weave in ends. WX
HGMRXSVMRKWWMRƤVWXHGXSNSMR
HG

Hanging loop
XVMRXSRI\X
Join Red yarn in any picot with a ss,
GLWWMRWEQITMGSX
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 2'LGSYRXWEWXV
WXGLXVMRXSIEGLSJRI\XWXWGL
VITJVSQQSVIXMQIWWWXSXSTSJ
FIKGLXSNSMR
Round 37WMRXSRI\XXVERHRI\XGL
7XEVWRS[ƥEOIQM\IH
WTGL]VLMRWIVXLSSOMRXSGLWT
9WMRKFSXL]EVRWLIPHXSKGLWWXS ]VLERHTYPPXLVSYKL
X[MGI]VLERHTYPP
ƤVWXGLXSJSVQEVMRK XLVSYKLEPPPSSTWSRLSSOGLTYJJ
Round 1 (RS)'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEW WXMRWEQIGLWTGLTYJJWXGL
WX
HGMRXSVMRKGL
XMQIWWWMR TYJJWX
MRRI\XGLWTGLVITJVSQ
ƤVWXHGXSNSMR QSVIXMQIWWWXSXSTSJFIKGLNSMR
Round 27WMRXSGLWTGLHSIWRSX Round 4'LHGGLHGMRRI\X
GSYRXEWWX
HGMRWEQIGLWTGL GLWTVITJVSQQSVIXMQIWWWXS
HGMRXSRI\XGLWT
XMQIWGL ƤVWXHGXSNSMR
LXVMRXSXSTSJƤVWXHG Fasten off and weave in ends.
About this yarn Round 3'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEWWX
HG
,E]ƤIPH&SRYW(/ MRWEQIWX'LHGMRXSRI\XGLWT Hanging loop
 EGV]PMG GLHGMRXSXLIRI\XGLWTVITJVSQ ;SVOEWJSV7XEV7RS[ƥEOILERKMRKPSST
QTIVK XMQIWGLHGMRXSRI\XGLWT
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' GLXVMRXSƤVWXHG 8SƤRMWL
eJSVWXSGOMWXWGEPP Round 4'LHSIWRSXGSYRXEWWX
HG Pin to shape, spray starch and cool iron
SVZMWMX[[[WMVHEVGSYO MRWEQIWXXVGLXV
MRRI\XGL using ironing mesh or cotton cloth.

L O V E C R O C H E T 73
 Top tip
If you suffer from
tired, aching hands
when crocheting,
try an ergonomic
hook

Merry kitschmas!
Deck the halls with Kath Webber’s pretty wreath in sweet candy colours

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■ Stylecraft Special DK, 1 ball each in:
White (shade 001) – Yarn A
Lipstick (shade 1246) – Yarn B
Fondant (shade 1241) – Yarn C
Bright Green (shade 1259) – Yarn D
Sherbet (shade 1034) – Yarn E
Green (shade 116) – Yarn F
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook
■ 30cm (12in) polystyrene wreath
■ 35mm (1½in) pompom maker or
cardboard rings
■ Stitch marker
■ Glass-headed pins
■ Assorted ribbons
■ Small glass baubles
Measurements
Christmas wreath
W
e love Kath Webber’s less-than-traditional take on a
GPEWWMGHIGSVEXMSRũMXŭPPPSSOYXXIVP]KPSVMSYWƤ\IHSR
your front door throughout the winter. Kath says: “Go
retro with pastel shades and candy colours in this kitsch wreath,
embellished with sweet yarny goodness.” And as if crochet candy
GERIWƥYJJ]TSQTSQWERHERSZIVWM^IHFS[[IVIRŭXIRSYKL
[IŭZIEHHIHVMFFSRWERHFEYFPIWJSVXLITIVJIGXƤRMWLMRKXSYGL
WREATH COVER
Using Yarn A, ch35. (72 sts)
Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch from hook and Rows 3-9 Repeat Row 2.
each ch across to end, turn. (34 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc To assemble, simply wrap Piece 2
into each st across to end, turn. around Piece 1, securing with a loose
■ 8SƤXEGQMR
TSP]WX]VIRI Repeat Row 2 until piece measures
wreath
Tension
■ 22 sts and 24 rows to 10cm (4in)
square over dc using a 3.5mm hook
Abbreviations
■ Dtr (Double Treble):
Yrh twice, insert hook in stitch,
yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and draw
through 2 loops) 3 times
■ Ttr (Triple Treble):
Yrh three times, insert hook in stitch,
yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and draw
through 2 loops) 4 times
About this yarn
Stylecraft Special DK
100% acrylic
295m per 100g
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢'
£1.85, for stockists visit
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
knot behind.
approx 75cm, changing colour at row
ends as desired and weaving in ends as
you go.
Fasten off.
Bow
The bow is worked in two pieces,
Piece 1 is worked using the amigurumi
method. Work in a continuous spiral
without closing off each round with a
slip stitch.
Piece 2 is worked in rows, back and
forth.
Piece 1
9WMRK=EVR)GLWWXSXLIƤVWXGLXS
form a ring, being careful not to twist.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as
st), 1dc into each ch around, placing a st
marker into the last st. (80 sts)
Rounds 2-19 Dc in each st around,
moving the marker up at the end of
each round.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Piece 2
Using Yarn E, ch75.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in the second ch from
the hook and each ch across to end,
turn. (74 sts)
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as dc), skip
ƤVWXWXHGMRXSIEGLWXEGVSWWXSPEWX
dc, skip 1 st, dc into last st, turn.
Candy cane
The candy cane is worked using the
amigurumi method, giving the twisted
effect to the stripes.
After placing the stitch marker as
instructed, move the marker up as you
work each round.
Stuff the shape with the tails of the yarn
after each colour change.
Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) 6dc into magic loop, pull
tail tightly to close.
Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st),
1dc in back loop only of each st around,
place st marker in last st. (6 sts)
Rounds 3-4 Dc into each st around.
Rounds 5-6 Change to Yarn B, dc into
IEGLWXEVSYRHWXYJƤRKXLIGERH]GERI
with the tails of the yarn as you go.
Rounds 7-8 Change to Yarn A, repeat
Rounds 3-4.
Work Rounds 5-8 four times more.
Round 25 Continuing with Yarn A, ss
into each of the next 2 sts, 1dc into
each of the next 3 sts, ss into last st.
Round 26 Change to Yarn B, ss into next
two ss, 1htr into each of the next 3 dc,
ss into last ss.
Round 27 Repeat Round 26.
Rounds 28-30 Change to Yarn A and
work as Round 26.
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Christmas wreath

Rounds 31-33 Change to Yarn B and
work as Round 26.
Round 34-36 Repeat Rounds 28-30.
Round 37 Change to Yarn B and work
as Round 25.
Round 38 Dc into each st around.
Rounds 39-40 Change to Yarn A, dc into
each st around.
Round 41 (Dc2tog) 3 times.
Fasten off and weave in any ends.
Mistletoe
Leaves
The leaves are all worked as one main
piece. Block the leaves lightly to stop
the petals from curling too much by
TMRRMRKXSEXS[IPERHWTVMX^MRK[MXL
water. Leave to dry overnight before
attaching to the wreath.
Using Yarn F, ch30.
First leaf *1ttr into 6th ch from hook,
1ttr into next ch, 1dtr into each of the
next 2 ch, 1tr into each of the next 2 ch,
1htr into next ch, 1dc into each of the
next 2 ch*;
Second leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *, ss
into each of the next 3 ch;
Third leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *, ss
into each of the next 3 ch;
Fourth leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *;
Fifth leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *, ss
into each of the next 10 ch, turn to work
along the other side of the ch, ss into
IEGLSJXLIƤVWXGL the wreath.
Sixth leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *,
ch14, repeat from * to *, ss into each of
the next 4 ch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Berries (make 5)
With Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) 4dc into loop, pull tail
tightly to close.
Round 2 Dc into each dc around. (4 sts)
Round 3 Skip 1 dc, 1dc into the next st,
skip 1 dc, 1dc into the next st. The statement bow adds a
Fasten off and stuff ends into berry pop of colour in pastel blue
using the end of your hook.
To assemble
Wrap the wreath piece around the
polystyrene ring, stretching out any
[VMROPIWSVFYRGLMRKERHTMRRMRKƤVQP]
on the reverse as you go.
Seam the two long edges around the
back, and then the short edge.
Pin the bow into place, over the short
edge seam, ensuring that the pins are
TVIWWIHƤVQP]MRXSXLITSP]WX]VIRI
Attach the candy cane, again pressing
the pins down all the way to conceal We love how the wreath stripes
them and make sure they won’t fall echo those on the candy cane
off. Pin the mistletoe leaves into place,
then add the berries, pushing the pins
through the centre of the berries. %HHER]VMFFSRW]SYGLSSWIERHƤREPP]
Using a pom-pom maker or small add the baubles. Attach the baubles
cardboard rings, make up two pom- using their wire loop, crossing the pins
poms in each colour and attach to over and catching the yarn of the wreath
piece as you do so to secure.

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO CHANGE COLOUR IN ROWS

1 2 3 4
Start working the last stitch of Now loop your new yarn Pull the new yarn loop through Now you can work the turning
the last row of the old colour, colour around the hook, the remaining two loops to chain of the new row in the
but stop before you work the leaving a long tail of yarn finish off the stitch. Pull the new colour (for example,
final yrh of the stitch. Cut off (about 7cm long). old and new yarn ends to 3ch for treble, or 2ch for half
the old yarn, leaving a tail tighten the loop on the hook. treble). Then work the stitches
about 7cm long. of the new row in the new
yarn colour.

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 Top tip
Hang these
sparkly fairies on
your tree alongside
the baubles on
page 31

Festive fairies
A glitzy trio of Christmas fairies, designed by Hannah Cross

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■ Schachenmayr Catania, 1 ball each in:
Capri (shade 00384) – Yarn A
Cyclam (shade 00114) – Yarn B
Phlox (shade 00282) – Yarn C
■ Anchor Artiste Metallic, 1 ball each in:
Gold (shade 300) – Yarn D
Turquoise (shade 312) – Yarn E
Purple (shade 310) – Yarn F
Pink (shade 308) – Yarn G
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook
■ Wooden dolly pegs, one for each fairy
■ Black and red pens for facial features
■ Tapestry needle
■ Pretty paper for wings
■ Craft glue
Measurements
■ Approx 11x10cm (4½x4in)
Tension
■ 20 sts and 20 rows to 10cm (4in)
square over dc using a 3.5mm hook
Abbreviations
■ For standard abbreviations
see page 90
About this yarn
Schachenmayr Catania
100% cotton
125m per 50g
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢'
£2.50, www.loveknitting.com
Fairy wings template
Peg doll fairies
T
he wooden clothes peg gets a Christmas party-worthy
QEOISZIVMRXLMWJEFTVSNIGX)EGLPMXXPIJEMV][IEVW
the same basic dress, worked in a spiral using the
amigurumi method, but with different crocheted detail and sparkly
IQFVSMHIV]JSVERMRHMZMHYEPXSYGL8LMWMWWYGLEJYRTVSNIGXXS
make, and ideal for sharing with kids – they’ll love adding the
paper wings, facial features and metallic thread for hanging up.
PEG DOLL FAIRY
Basic fairy dress GLXSNSMR*EWXIRSJJ
Make one in each of Yarns A, B and C. Join Yarn D in any ch-2 sp along hem
'LWWMRƤVWXGLXSNSMRMRXSEVMRK of dress, *ch2, ss in next ch-2 sp; repeat
Round 1 (RS) Dc in each ch around. JVSQEVSYRHWWMRƤVWXGLXSNSMR
(8 sts) Fasten off.
Round 2 and all even rounds Dc in each
dc around. Pink fairy
Round 3 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) Join Yarn D in any st on Round 14,
twice. (10 sts) work a surface crochet ss in each st,
Round 5 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) following the stitches for 5 rounds in
twice. (12 sts) spiral. Fasten off.
Round 7 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc)
twice. (14 sts) Purple fairy
Round 9 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc) Using Yarn D, embroider 2 stars at the
twice. (16 sts) front and a running st along bottom
Round 11 Dc in each dc around. edge of dress, using image as a guide.
Round 13 Dc in each dc around.
Round 15 *Ch2, ss in next dc; repeat Fairy hats
JVSQEVSYRHWWXSƤVWXGLXSNSMR Using corresponding metallic yarn to
Fasten off. HVIWWGLWWXSƤVWXGLXSNSMRMREVMRK
Round 1 (RS) 4dc into ring. (4 sts)
Blue fairy Round 2 2dc in each dc around. (8 sts)
Join Yarn D in starting ch of neckline of Round 3 Dc in each dc around.
dress, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in same st,
2tr in each st around, ss in top of beg To make up
Slip dress over each peg and glue hat
into place at top. Add eyes and a nose
with pens, using the image as a guide.
Fairy wings
Design and cut out the wings for each
fairy, using the template as a guide. You
can vary the shape of the wings slightly
for each fairy, if you wish. Glue into
place at the back of the dress.
Hanging thread
Cut a 25cm (10in) length of Yarn D for
each fairy, secure around the neck then
tie at the top to make a hanging loop.
L O V E C R O C H E T 79
 Top tip
Keep stitches on the
tight side to avoid
gaps where the inner
beanbag could
show through

Oh-so cosy...
See if you can resist diving straight into Jennifer Reid’s
gorgeous squashy beanbag. It’s a real winter warmer
 Comfy beanbag

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S
ink deep down into a big, squashy beanbag, covered
■ Paintbox Super Chunky,
in stylish crochet stripes. This jumbo cover makes an
13 balls in Dark Aubergine – Yarn A
9 balls in Champagne White – Yarn B old beanbag much more inviting, while the sumptuous
■ 15mm (US P/19) hook purple and warm vanilla shades will bring a cosy feel to your
■ A beanbag (we used a standard one
from John Lewis of approx 120cm²)
favourite reading nook. The beauty of this chunky yarn is that you
can hook bigger makes in less time, so don't be put off by the
Measurements size of this project – it's a perfect pattern for beginners!
■ 90x90x100cm (35x35x39in)

Tension
■ 5 sts and 5 rows to 10cm (4in) BEANBAG
square over dc using a 15mm hook Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Decreasing
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st Round 1'LHGHGXSK XSIRHWWXS
Abbreviations XLVSYKLSYX HGMRXSXLIPSSTWWXSƤVWX ƤVWXHGWXW
■ For standard abbreviations dc. Round 2'LHGHGXSK XSIRHWWXS
see page 90 Round 2'LHGMRXSIEGLWXWWXSƤVWX ƤVWXHGWXW
dc. (24 sts) Round 3 'LHGHGXSK XSIRHWWXS
Round 3 Ch1, (1dc, 2dc in next st) to end, ƤVWXHGWXW
WWXSƤVWXHGWXW Round 4 Ch1, (5dc, dc2tog) to end, ss to
Round 4 Ch1, (2dc, 2dc in next st) to end, ƤVWXHGWXW
WWXSƤVWXHGWXW Change to Yarn B.
Round 5 'LHGHGMRRI\XWX XSIRH Round 5 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss
WWXSƤVWXHGWXW XSƤVWXHG
Round 6 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss Change to Yarn A.
XSƤVWXHG Round 6 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss
Round 7 Ch1, (5dc, 2dc in next st) to end, XSƤVWXHG
WWXSƤVWXHGWXW Round 7 Ch1, (4dc, dc2tog) to end, ss to
Round 8 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss ƤVWXHGWXW
XSƤVWXHG Round 8 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss
Round 9'LHGHGMRRI\XWX XSIRH XSƤVWXHG
WWXSƤVWXHGWXW Change to Yarn B.
Round 10 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, Rounds 9 and 10 Ch1, 1dc into each st
WWXSƤVWXHG EVSYRHWWXSƤVWXHG
Round 11'LHGHGMRRI\XWX XS Change to Yarn A.
IRHWWXSƤVWXHGWXW Rounds 11 and 12 Ch1, 1dc into each st
Round 12 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, EVSYRHWWXSƤVWXHG
The stylish stripes WWXSƤVWXHG Change to Yarn B.
are easy to work Rounds 13-15 Ch1, 1dc into each st
Continue in the same fashion, alternating EVSYRHWWXSƤVWXHG
EVSYRH[LIVI]SYMRGVIEWIWXWIZIRP] Change to Yarn A.
with a round of plain dc, until you reach Round 16 Ch1, 1dc into each st around,
WXW WWXSƤVWXHG
End with a round of plain dc. Change to Yarn B.
About this yarn Work another 24 rounds as the last
Paintbox Super Chunky Next round Ch1, 1dc into each st from round.
 [SSP EGV]PMG the previous round, working into the back Place your beanbag inside the cover.
QTIVK PSSTWSRP]WWXSƤVWXHGWXW Next row Fold the opening of the
1EGLMRI[EWLEX¢' Next round Ch1, 1dc into each st around, FIERFEKƥEXERHWIEQF][SVOMRKEHG
£4.99, for stockists visit WWXSƤVWXHG through both layers in each st across.
www.paintboxyarns.com 6ITIEXPEWXVSYRHEJYVXLIVXMQIW Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Knowing Me Hoodie
WOOL AND THE GANG
From £49
www.woolandthegang.com
New this season, WatG’s
Super Trouper Wool is a yarn
and range of patterns and
accessories, all inspired by
Abba songs. The low-
maintenance, chunky
yarn is 100% merino
wool, comes
in ten colours
Robin and is machine
washable. The
LITTLE CONKERS Knowing Me
£13.99 Hoodie is an
www.littleconkers.co.uk easy-to-make raglan
The arrival of red-breasted robins bobbing about in our garden is jumper, available in
one of the delightful things many of us look forward to in winter, sizes 0-6 months and
and with a crochet version you can enjoy them all year round. Little 6-12 months, that’s
Conkers’ robin is made from organically-farmed British merino yarn worked in single
and will look sweet perched on a shelf or windowsill, or even made crochet throughout.
MRXSELERHFEKGLEVQ8LIOMXMRGPYHIWWLIITŭW[SSPJSVWXYJƤRK It has a hood, two
yarn and a needle for embroidering the facial features, a 12-page pockets, a button (not included in
colour pattern booklet and an upcycled gift card – all beautifully XLIOMX ERHMWƤRMWLIH[MXLEFS[ERHETSQTSQ
packaged up in a manilla box, which makes it a perfect gift. The There’s also a stripy blanket in the collection of
ƤRMWLIHVSFMRQIEWYVIWETTVS\GQ¼in) long. baby crochet patterns using Super Trouper Wool.

Sheep Draught Excluder Ethelred the Unready Elf

AMIGURUMI BARMY THE CROCHET CHAIN
£45 e
www.amigurumibarmy.blogspot.com www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
-J]SYVHSSVWEVIRŭXUYMXIWOMVXMRKXLIƥSSV]SYQMKLXFIPMZMRK TheCrochetChain
with pesky draughts blighting your comfort during the cold, windy We hope Ethelred is
season. A draught excluder is what you need, and if you’re a yarn ready for Christmas so
lover, what better children around the world
than a draught aren’t disappointed! This
excluder made amigurumi chap is made
from a row of with Stylecraft Special DK
adorable sheep? MR0MTWXMGO'ERH]ƥSWW
Just make seven Green and Black shades,
little amigurumi which are included in the
sheep, then join OMXEPSRK[MXLXS]WXYJƤRK
them together and safety eyes, a jingly bell and
your cosy comfort step-by-step instructions.
is guaranteed. The You’ll need a 3.5mm hook
kit includes four of your own to make him,
balls of DROPS but if you haven’t got one
Alpaca Boucle you can add a KnitPro
yarn, three balls Waves hook to the order
of DROPS Cotton for £3.50. He’s made in
Light yarn, two double crochet throughout,
crochet hooks, WSXLMWMWEKVIEXƤVWXXS]
stranded cotton project for a beginner, and
for facial features, LIŭWGQ½in) long, or
eyes and a pattern. GQMR [LIRWMXXMRK

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Peter the Penguin

THE CROCHET CRAFT CO
£16.50
www.thecrochetcraftco.co.uk
There’s no need to visit the zoo
or Antarctica to hobnob with
penguins – simply crochet
yourself one! Cute Peter the
Penguin stands at 14cm
(5½MR ERHƤXWRIEXP]MRXLI
palm of your hand. The
kit to make him comes
with Stylecraft Special
DK, a 4mm crochet
hook, stitch marker,
WEJIX]I]IWXS]WXYJƤRK
and pattern. The
Crochet Craft Co also
offers other amigurumi
Reindeer cuties to choose from,
like Oswald the Owl.
WARM PIXIE
£34
www.warmpixie.com
Go Scandi this festive season with a reindeer bust decorating your
wall. Made from Warm Pixie’s branded 100% lambswool that’s
QEHIMRXLI9/MXQIEWYVIWETTVS\\\GQ\¼x7in).
The kit to make the reindeer includes four balls of yarn, a Pony
GVSGLIXLSSOWXMXGLQEVOIVHEVRMRKRIIHPIWEJIX]I]IWWXYJƤRK
and illustrated step-by-step instructions. It comes packed in a box
and would make a lovely Christmas gift for a crocheter.

Été Cardigan
WE ARE KNITTERS
£55 (S/M), £63 (L/XL)
www.weareknitters.co.uk
A party wardrobe can’t have too many lacy cardis, and this one
is luxurious and divine. Made from We Are Knitters’ own brand
of 100% Prima Cotton (choose from 22 shades) we think this
HVETI]GEVHM[MPPPSSOJEF[MXLEƥSEX]HVIWWFYX[MPPEPWSTVSQSXI
jeans and a tee to party status. As well as the yarn needed, the
kit also contains a sewing needle, an embroidered garment label
and a detailed pattern for both S/M and L/XL sizes. A 5mm hook
can be added to the order for £5. This design is for intermediate
crocheters, or beginners ready for the next step. Gorgeous!

Pompom Baubles
WOOL COUTURE
£13 (12), £24.99 ( 24)
www.woolcouturecompany.com
You won’t need your hooks for this one. Quick and easy, make one
or two dozen pompoms with Wool Couture’s Epic Extreme unspun
merino and hang them on your tree, or string them into a garland to
EHSVR]SYVƤVITPEGISVHIGSVEXI]SYVHMRMRKXEFPI)EGLTSQTSQ
is 10cm (4in) in diameter and you can choose from three dozen
shades of yarn to coordinate with your home. Also included in the
kit are cable ties, silver hanging cords and the instructions.

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Crochet essentials
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,SPHMRKXLILSSO ,SPHMRKXLI]EVR
■ TRY THESE METHODS AND SEE WHICH WORKS BEST ■ EVEN TENSION RESULTS IN EVEN STITCHES

PENCIL METHOD KNIFE METHOD METHOD ONE METHOD TWO

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MRHI\JMRKIV

1EOMRKEWPMTORSX ■ THE FIRST LOOP ON THE HOOK

1,SPHXLIXEMPSJXLIFEPPSJ]EVRMR 2 ,SPHXLIPSSTFIX[IIR]SYV 3'EXGLXLIFEPPIRHSJXLI]EVR 4 Pull both ends of the yarn to tighten

]SYVPIJXLERHERHHVETIXLI]EVR PIJXXLYQFERHJSVIJMRKIVXLIR [MXLXLILSSOERHTYPPMXFEGO the knot, then pull just the ball end
GPSGO[MWISZIVXLIXSTSJMXXSJSVQ MRWIVXXLIGVSGLIXLSSOXLVSYKL through the centre of the loop, to tighten the loop so it’s close to the
EGMVGYPEVPSST XLIGIRXVISJXLIPSSTJVSQJVSRX XEOMRKXLI]EVRXLVSYKL[MXLMX hook, but not touching it.
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Chain stitch ■ USE THIS STITCH TO MAKE YOUR FOUNDATION CHAIN How to
count chains

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Each chain or loop counts as

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Slip stitch (ss) ;SVOMRKMRVS[W

■ THIS STITCH HAS NO HEIGHT – OFTEN USED TO ■ FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES TO CONSTRUCT
JOIN ROUNDS CROCHET FABRIC

1 The slip stitch is used to join a
length of chain into the round.
Insert the hook from front to back
into the first chain you worked. Wrap
yarn round the hook (yrh) in an
anticlockwise direction.
2 Pull the yarn through the chain
stitch (as shown) and then the loop
already on the hook to make a slip
stitch. You can also work this stitch
into each stitch along a row to form
a neat edging.
1 The first row is made by working
across the foundation chain from
right to left. At the end of the chain
or row, turn the work so that the
yarn is behind the hook.
2 For the next row, first make the
turning chain for the stitch you’re
about to work. Now work the next
stitch into the top of the stitches on
your first row, missing the first stitch.

(SYFPIGVSGLIX(dc) 97XIVQWMRKPIGVSGLIX
■ ONE OF THE KEY STITCHES IN CROCHET, DOUBLES ARE SIMPLE, COMPACT STITCHES THAT FORM A DENSE FABRIC

1 To make a double crochet stitch,
insert the hook under the top two
loops of the next stitch on the
previous row.
2 Wind the yarn around the 3 Pull the yarn through the stitch,
hook (yrh). giving you two loops on your
crochet hook.
4 Yarn round hook again, then pull
the yarn through both loops. You’ve
made a double crochet stitch and
will have one loop left on the hook,
ready to do the next stitch.

,EPJXVIFPIGVSGLIX(htr) 97XIVQLEPJHSYFPIGVSGLIX
■ A HANDY STITCH THAT’S BETWEEN DOUBLE AND TREBLE CROCHET IN SIZE, AND LOOKS SLIGHTLY LOOSER
THAN DOUBLE CROCHET

1 To make a half treble crochet
stitch, work to where you want the
htr and then wind the yarn round
the hook (yrh).
2 Insert the hook under the top
two loops of the next stitch in the
previous row. Wrap yarn around the
hook again (yrh).
3 Pull the yarn through the stitch
only (3 loops on hook).
4 Yarn round hook again, pull the
yarn through all 3 loops. You’ve
made a half treble crochet. Continue
working htr into next and following
sts to the end of the row.

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8VIFPIGVSGLIX (tr) 97XIVQHSYFPIGVSGLIX

■ ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR STITCHES IN CROCHET, THIS SIMPLE STITCH IS TWICE AS HIGH AS A
DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH

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Turning Chain (t-ch) How to count stitches

■ FOR AN EVEN FINISH, START EACH ROW WITH A ■ CHECK YOUR WORK IS CORRECT
TURNING CHAIN
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How to change colour -RGVIEWMRKERHHIGVIEWMRK

■ CREATE STRIPES AND OTHER COLOUR EFFECTS ■ SHAPING STITCHES ARE VITAL FOR MAKING GARMENTS

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*SYRHEXMSRVMRK ;SVOMRKWXMXGLIWMRXSEVMRK
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IN THE ROUND

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Contents
6 Christmas Gnomes 20 Granny Square Scarf
Clear a space on your shelf for Hannah Cross’ Try a monochrome twist on the granny
folklore-inspired amigurumi gnome duo square with Becky Garratt’s trendy scarf

12 Festive Words 24 Padded Bird

Create a set of wire words and display Make Anne Egan’s festive feathered friend for
season’s greetings in colourful crochet a chirpy addition to your Christmas scheme

14 Hat and Mitts Set 26 Diamond Throw

Beat the winter chill with a stylish pom pom Brighten up a grey day with a diamond
hat and mitts set in textured, chunky yarn tasseled throw in rainbow shades

16 Stripe Stocking 29 Bauble Jumper

Use the brightest shades for a stripe stocking Transform an old jumper into a festive
that’s sure to catch Father Christmas’s eye favourite with simple snowy motifs

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Gnome comforts
Hannah Cross’s cute gnome duo will be right at
home on a shelf, sideboard or mantelpiece

Yu wil ned
■ King Cole Baby Alpaca DK,
1 ball each in:
Cranberry (shade 510) – Yarn A
Fawn (shade 501) – Yarn B
Grey (shade 502) – Yarn C
■ 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook
■ 4SP]IWXIVXS]WXYJƤRK
■ Small amount of wool roving in
cream and white for felting the
nose and beard
■ Craft glue (to attach beard if
you do not want to needle felt
it in place)
■ KFIERWXSƤPPXLIFSH]
Measurements
■ Large gnome: 12x45cm
(4¾x17¾in)
■ Small gnome: 10x39cm
(4x15¼in)
Tension
■ 23 sts and 25 rows to 10cm
(4in) over double crochet
worked in the round using a
3mm hook
Abbreviations
■ Turn to page 90 of your
magazine for a full list of
abbreviations
About this yarn
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK
100% alpaca
100m per 50g
Handwash only
£4.99, for stockists visit
www.kingcole.com
E
lves may be the festive season's more well-known
miniature mischief-makers, but Hannah Cross's
adorable gnome twosome has won our hearts!
With their pointed hats, stripy socks, long white beards and
cuter-than-cute felted noses, this pair are utterly charming
to look at, and a joy to make, too. Worked in amigurumi and
with felted details, they shouldn't take too long to magic
up. The design is inspired by Danish folklore, or nisse, so
choose yarns in traditional red, cream and grey colours for
a classic Scandi look, or make them as a gift in the lucky
recipient's favourite shades. Gnome sweet gnome indeed!
Notes around.
The pattern is worked Round 11 *Dc in each of
using the amigurumi next 3 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
method. Work in a from * around. (15 dc)
continuous spiral without Rounds 12-13 Dc in each st
closing off the round around. (15 dc)
with a ss. It may help to Round 14 *Dc in each of
use a stitch marker in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
XLIƤVWXWXMXGLSJIEGL from * around. (18 dc)
round, moving it up as Rounds 15-16 Dc in each st
you work. around.
Round 17 *Dc in each of
next 5 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
Large gnome from * around. (21 dc)
Hat Rounds 18-19 Dc in each st
Using Yarn A, ch2. around.
Round 1 (RS) 3dc in second Round 20 *Dc in each of
ch from hook. (3 dc) next 6 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
Round 2 2dc in each st from * around. (24 dc)
around. (6 dc) Round 21 Dc in each st
Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc around.
in next st; rep from * around. Round 22 *Dc in each of
(9 dc) next 7 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
Rounds 4-7 Dc in each st from * around. (27 dc)
around. Round 23 Dc in each st
Round 8 *Dc in each of next around.
2 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from Round 24 *Dc in each of
* around. (12 dc) next 8 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
Rounds 9-10 Dc in each st from * around. (30 dc)
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Round 25 Dc in each st
around.
Round 26 *Dc in each of
next 9 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
from * around. (33 dc)
Round 27 *Dc in each of
next 10 sts, 2dc in next st;
rep from * around. (36 dc)
Round 28 *Dc in each of
next 11 sts, 2dc in next st;
rep from * around. (39 dc)
Round 29 Dc in each st
around.
Round 30 *Dc in each of
next 12 sts, 2dc in next st;
rep from * around. (42 dc)
Round 31 Dc in each st
around.
Round 32 *Dc in each of
next 13 sts, 2dc in next st;
rep from * around. (45 dc)
Rounds 33-40 Dc in each st
around. (45 dc)
Fasten off.
Body
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ch to form a ring.
Round 1 (RS) 6dc into ring.
(6 dc)
Round 2 2dc in each st
around. (12 dc)
Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc
in next st; rep from * around.
(18 dc)
Round 4 *Dc in each of next
2 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from
* around. (24 dc)
Round 5 *Dc in each of next
3 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from
* around. (30 dc)
Round 6 *Dc in each of next

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* around. (36 dc)
Round 7 *Dc in each of next
5 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from
* around. (42 dc)
Round 8 *Dc in each of next
6 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from
* around. (48 dc)
Round 9 *Dc in each of next
7 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from
* around. (54 dc)
Round 10 *Dc in each of
next 8 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
from * around. (60 dc)
Round 11 *Dc in each of
next 9 sts, 2dc in next st; rep
from * around. (66 dc)
Round 12 *Dc in each of
next 10 sts, 2dc in next st;
rep from * around. (72 dc)
Continue working in the
back loops only.
Rounds 13-16 Dc in each st
around.
Round 17 *Dc in each of
next 10 sts, dc2tog; rep from
* around. (66 dc)
Rounds 18-20 Dc in each st
around.
Round 21 *Dc in each of
next 9 sts, dc2tog; rep from
* around. (60 dc)
Rounds 22-24 Dc in each st
around.
Round 25 *Dc in each of
next 8 sts, dc2tog; rep from
* around. (54 dc)
Rounds 26-28 Dc in each st
around.
Round 29 *Dc in each of
next 7 sts, dc2tog; rep from
* around. (48 dc)
Round 30 Dc in each st
around.
Round 31 *Dc in each of
next 6 sts, dc2tog; rep from
* around. (42 dc)
Round 32 Dc in each st
around.
Round 33 *Dc in each of
next 5 sts, dc2tog; rep from
* around. (36 dc)
Stuff with two thirds beans
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then continue.
Round 34 Dc2tog around.
(18 dc)
Round 35 Dc2tog around.
(9 dc)
Fasten off, sew top together
and weave in ends.
Legs (make 2)
Using Yarn A, ch2.
Round 1 (RS) 3dc in second
ch from hook. (3 dc)
Round 2 2dc in each st
around. (6 dc)
Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc
in next st; rep from * around.
(9 dc)
Round 4 *Dc in each of next
2 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from
* around. (12 dc)
Rounds 5-7 Dc in each st
around.
Now shape heel as follows:
Rounds 8-9 Htr in each of
next 6 sts, dc in each of next
6 sts. (12 sts)
Round 10 Tr in each of next
09
6 sts, dc in each of next
6 sts.
Continue working leg as
follows:
Rounds 11-12 Dc in each st
around.
Rounds 13-15 Change to
Yarn B, dc in each st around.
Rounds 16-18 Change to
Yarn C, dc in each st around.
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more times, ending with
Yarn C.
Fasten off.
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with the tails left over from
changing colours.
Sew together the top of the
Leg and sew to the base of
the Body.
Arms (make 2)
Using Yarn B, ch2.
Round 1 (RS) 3dc in second
ch from hook. (3 dc)
Round 2 2dc in each st
around. (6 dc)
Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc
in next st; rep from * around.
(9 dc)
Rounds 4-5 Dc in each st
around.
Change to Yarn C.
Rounds 6-12 Working in
back loop only: Dc in each st
around.
Fasten off, sew together the
top of the Arm and sew in
place on the Body.
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Small gnome
Hat
Work as for Large Gnome in
Yarn C, but omit Rounds 6, 7,
39 and 40.
Fasten off and weave in
ends.
Body
Work as for Large Gnome
Body in Yarn A up to Round
10. (60 sts)
Then work the following
rounds:
Rounds 11-14 Working in
the back loop only: dc in
each st around.
Rounds 15-23 Work Rounds
25-33 of Large Gnome Body.
(36 sts after Round 23)
Round 24 *Dc in each of
next 4 sts, dc2tog; rep from
* around. (30 sts)
Stuff with two thirds beans
ERHSRIXLMVHXS]WXYJƤRK
then continue.
Round 25 Dc2tog around.
(15 dc)
Fasten off, sew top together
and weave in ends.
Legs (make 2)
Work as for Large Gnome
Legs, using Yarn C for the
feet, and Yarns B and A for
the stripes, but only repeat
Rounds 13-18 four more
times.
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Top Tip
Be sure to ue
stitch markers
wen working
te socs for
a wel-defined
stripe design
Arms (make 2)
Work as for Large Gnome
Arms, using Yarn A for
the Sleeves, but stop at
Round 10.
To make up (both gnomes)
Using some unworked
white wool roving, create
the beard then needle- felt
or glue it onto the top of the
body.
Sew the hat in place, over
the top of the beard so it
looks like it’s covered up
the gnome's eyes.
Using a small amount of
cream wool roving, create
a ball for the nose – go as
big as you like. Sew nose
into place.
Merry message
Grab some wire and say it with crochet.
Designed by Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned
■ Schachenmayr Catania,
1 ball each in:
Capri (shade 00384) – Yarn A
Cyclam (shade 00114) – Yarn B
Phlox (shade 00282) – Yarn C
■ 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
■ Jewellery wire to shape words
■ Tapestry needle
Measurements
■ Finished words measure 10cm
(4in) high
Tension
■ Tension is not critical
Abbreviations
■ Turn to page 90 of your
magazine for a full list of
abbreviations
About this yarn
Schachenmayr Catania
100% cotton
125m per 50g
£2.50, www.loveknitting.com
W
hen it comes to spreading Christmas cheer, we
like to do it in crochet! This simple decoration
makes a real statement, whether it's in jewel
shades or timeless red or green – or even metallic yarn
(it is Christmas, after all!) You can spell out any word or
name you like with the wire, so it's a technique that isn't
just for the festive season. Birthdays, Easter, Halloween...
you won't be short of excuses to crochet one of these!
Joy or Noel
Using Yarn A or Yarn C,
ch121.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch
from hook and each ch
across, turn. (120 sts)
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count
as st throughout), dc in front
loop only of each st across,
turn.
Row 3 Ch1, dc in back loop Peace, joy and crochet!
only of each st across. Use this technique for a
In the following row, you will variety of festive greetings
encase the wire by placing it
across the stitches of Row
3 and working over it. At the next st, working through the
same time, for each stitch, unworked loop of Row 3 and
insert your hook in both the the next ch of the starting
remaining front loop of Row GLVITIEXJVSQEGVSWW
3, and the corresponding Fasten off.
loop of the starting chain, so
that the piece is joined into a Peace
XYFI-J]SYƤRHXLMWHMJƤGYPX Using Yarn B, ch181.
to manage all at once, work Follow instructions for other
the next row to encase the words.
wire, then sew the two long
edges together to form a 8SƤRMWL
tube afterwards. Bend the tubes to spell each
Row 4'LHGMRƤVWXWX word. Use matching yarn
working through the un- and a tapestry needle to
worked loop of Row 3 and secure the points where the
ƤVWXGLSJWXEVXMRKGLHGMR tubes cross.
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Warm and fuzzy
Beat the winter chill with this chunky, textured
pompom hat and mitts duo by Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned
■ Lana Grossa Olympia,
2 balls in shade 55
■ 8mm (UK 0, US L/11) hook
■ Tapestry needle
■ Pompom maker, 10cm (4in)
diameter, or pieces of card
Measurements
■ Mitts: 16x10cm (6½x4in)
■ Hat: 24cm (9½in) tall and 48cm
G
et to grips with chunky yarn, and make a hat and
mitts set that you won’t want to take off. Just work
rows of double crochet and half treble stitches and
do all the seaming afterwards. This chunky yarn provides
scrummy texture, and then of course there’s that huge
ƥYJJ]TSQTSQXSQEOI'ER]SYWXSTEXNYWXXLISRI#
Hat pompom as big or small
Ch29. as you like (the one here is
Row 1 Htr in 2nd ch from 10cm/4in diameter) and
MR
GMVGYQJIVIRGIXSƤXLIEH hook and next 21 ch, dc in
circumference of 50-60cm
(19½-24in)
Tension
■ 12 sts and 11 rows to 10cm
(4in) square over stitch pattern
using an 8mm hook
Abbreviations
■ Turn to page 90 of your
magazine for a full list of
abbreviations
Notes
Hat is worked in vertical
rows and seamed to
XLIJSYRHEXMSRGLXSNSMR
into a tube before being
gathered at the top.
Mitts are also worked
in vertical rows
and seamed to the
foundation ch, leaving a
hole for the thumb.
About this yarn
Lanna Grossa Olympia
53% wool, 47% acrylic
100m per 100g
Machine wash at 30°C
£8.19, www.loveknitting.com
attach securely to top of
last 6 ch, turn. (28 sts)
Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not
count as st), dc in back
loop only of 6 dc, htr in
back loop only of 22 htr,
turn.
Row 3 Ch1 (does not count
as st), htr in front loop only
of 22 htr, dc in back loop
only of 6 dc, turn.
Rows 2-3 set pattern.
Rows 4-29 Repeat Rows
2-3 another 13 times.
Row 30 Repeat Row 2.
Do not fasten off.
Join Row 30 to the
foundation chain with a ss
seam to create a tube.
Fasten off, leaving a long
tail.
Using a tapestry needle,
thread the long tail through
the dc ends of each row
and gather together, then
sew securely to form the
top of the hat.
Pompom
Using a pompom maker
or pieces of card, create a
15
the hat.
Mitts (make 2)
Ch19.
Row 1 Htr in 2nd ch from
hook and next 11 ch, dc in
last 6 ch, turn. (18 sts)
Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not
count as st), dc in back
loop only of 6 dc, htr in
back loop only of 12 htr,
turn.
Row 3 Ch1 (does not count
as st), htr in front loop only
of 12 htr, dc in back loop
only of 6 dc, turn.
Rows 2-3 set pattern.
Rows 4-11 Repeat Rows
2-3 another 4 times.
Row 12 Repeat Row 2.
Do not fasten off.
Join Row 12 to the
foundation chain using a
ss seam in only the 8 sts at
the bottom of the mitt and
5 sts at the top, leaving a
hole in the middle for the
thumb.
Fasten off and weave in
ends.
Jewel brights
Rainbow stripes are sure to catch Father
Christmas’s eye. By Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned
■ Schachenmayr Catania,
1 ball each in:
Capri (shade 00384) – Yarn A
Apfel (shade 00205) – Yarn B
Cyclam (shade 00114) – Yarn C
Phlox (shade 00282) – Yarn D
■ Anchor Artiste Metallic,
1 ball each in:
Gold (shade 300) – Yarn E
Turquoise (shade 312) – Yarn F
Purple (shade 310) – Yarn G
Pink (shade 308) – Yarn H
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4)
hook
Measurements
■ 54x14cm (21x5½in)
Tension
■ 20 sts and 20 rows to measure
10cm (4in) square over double
crochet using a 3.5mm hook
Abbreviations
■ BPtr – Back Post treble crochet:
See page 47 of your magazine
■ FPtr – Front Post treble crochet:
See page 47 of your magazine
■ Turn to page 90 of your
magazine for a full list of
abbreviations
■ For the matching bauble
garland pictured, see page 31
of your magazine
M
ake this Christmas Eve a colourful one with
our beautifully bright stocking. Hooked in no
less than eight different yarn shades, including
festive metallics, you'll be proud to put this unique
stocking on show for Santa for many years to come.
Its technicolour design isn't the only reason to love this
special sock, though – its extra-long length means there's
TPIRX]SJVSSQXSƤPPMXYT[MXLXVIEXWXVMROIXWERHKMJXW
Notes Row 3.SMR=EVR%MRƤVWX
The Leg of the stocking st, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in
is worked back and front loop only of each st
forth in rows, starting across. Fasten off, turn.
at bottom of the Leg Row 4 .SMR=EVR&MRƤVWX
and working to the top, st, ch1 (does not count as
then the Foot is worked st), dc in back loop only of
in rows from bottom to each st across. Fasten off,
top and both the Leg turn.
and Foot are seamed Row 5 .SMR=EVR(MRƤVWX
at the back. The Heel st, ch3 (counts as tr), *skip
section is added onto next st, tr in front loop of
the bottom of the Leg, next st, tr in front loop of
and the Foot and Leg are skipped st; repeat from *
sewn together. Finally, across to last st, tr in back
the Toe is worked in the loop of last st. Fasten off,
round onto the seamed turn.
stocking. Row 6 .SMR=EVR)MRƤVWX
st, ch1 (does not count as
st), *ss in front loop only of
Stocking next st of current row, tr in
Leg remaining front loop only
Using Yarn C, ch61. of next st of Row 4; repeat
Row 1 (WS) Dc in second from * across. Fasten off,
ch from hook and in each turn.
ch to end. Fasten off, turn. Row 7 Join Yarn C in front
(60 sts) PSSTSRP]SJƤVWXWXSJ6S[
Row 2 (RS) Join Yarn D in 5, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in
About this yarn ƤVWXWXGLHSIWRSXGSYRX front loop only of each st
Schachenmayr Catania
100% cotton as st), dc in back loop only of Row 5 across. Fasten
125m per 50g of each st across. Fasten off, turn.
£2.50, www.loveknitting.com off, turn. Row 8 Join Yarn A in

17
ƤVWXWXGLGSYRXWEWXV
 Rows 12-41 Repeat Rows
*FPtr around next st, BPtr
around next st; repeat from
* across to last st, tr in last
st. Fasten off, turn.
Row 9.SMR=EVR&MRƤVWX
st, ch1 (does not count as
st), dc in front loop only of
each st across. Fasten off,
turn.
Row 10.SMR=EVR(MRƤVWX
st, ch3 (counts as tr), *skip
next st, tr in back loop of
next st, tr in back loop of
skipped st; repeat from *
across to last st, tr in back
loop of last st. Fasten off,
turn.
Row 11.SMR=EVR'MRƤVWX
st, ch1 (does not count as
st), dc in front loop only of
each st across. Fasten off,
turn.
Decorative row 1 With
RS facing, join Yarn F in
front loop of RLj[SJƤVWX
repeat and Row 11 of all
repeats, ss in front loop of
each st across. Fasten off.
Decorative row 2 With
RS facing, join Yarn G in
front loop of Row 4, (ss,
ch1) in front loop of each
st across, omitting last ss.
Fasten off.
Decorative row 3 With RS
facing, join Yarn H in front
loop of Row 9, (ss, ch2)
in front loop of each st
across, omitting last 2 ss.
Fasten off.
Rows 2-11 plus Decorative
Rows set pattern.
Heel
2-11 plus Decorative rows,
3 more times.
Row 42.SMR=EVR%MRƤVWX
st, ch1 (does not count as
st), dc in back loop only of
each st across. Fasten off,
turn.
Row 43 .SMR=EVR'MRƤVWX
st, ch1 (does not count as
st), dc in front loop only of
each st across. Fasten off,
turn.
Row 44 .SMR=EVR&MRƤVWX
st, ch1 (does not count as
st), dc in back loop only of
each st across. Fasten off,
turn.
Row 45.SMR=EVR(MRƤVWX
st, ch1 (does not count as
st), dc in front loop only of
each st across. Fasten off.
%HHEVYJƥIXS6S[W
44 and 45 using Yarns F, H,
E and G respectively in the
following way:
With RS facing, join Yarn
MRJVSRXPSSTSJƤVWXWXGL
(counts as tr), tr in each
front loop only of each st
across.
Fasten off.
With WS together, fold the
Leg in half and seam up
the back of the Leg.
Foot
Work as for Leg up to Row
21. Fasten off.
With WS tog, fold Foot in
half and seam up the back
of the Foot.
18
With RS of Leg facing, join
Yarn A in starting ch, ready
to work in the remaining
loops of the ch, 15 sts to
the right of the seam.
Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not
count as st), dc in same st
and next 29 sts, turn.
(30 dc)
Row 2 Ch3 (counts as tr),
tr in each st across, turn.
(30 tr)
Row 3 7WMRƤVWXWXWGL
(does not count as st), dc
in same st and next 19
sts, turn leaving last 5 sts
unworked. (20 dc)
Row 47WMRƤVWXWXWGL
(does not count as st),
dc in same st and next 9
sts, turn leaving last 5 sts
unworked. (10 dc)
Row 57WMRƤVWXWXWGL
(does not count as st),
dc in same st and next 3
sts, turn leaving last 3 sts
unworked. (4 dc)
Fasten off.
Align the Foot and the
Leg so that the seams
are central to the Heel
and using Yarn A, sew the
opposite side of the Heel to
the Foot.
Sew the front of the Foot to
the Leg using Yarn C and
weave in all ends.
Toe
With RS facing, join Yarn
A to the starting ch of the
foot at the seam, ready to
 Begin at te
bottom of te leg
nd work yur
wy up in rows

work in the round in the Round 7 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc across. Fasten off, turn.
remaining loops of the ch. in next 3 dc) 6 times, ss in (40 dc)
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW Row 2.SMR=EVR'MRƤVWX
not count as st through- Round 8 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc st, ch1 (does not count as
out), dc in each st around, in next 2 dc) 6 times, ss in st), dc in back loop only of
WWMRƤVWXHGXSNSMR ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW each st across. Fasten off,
sts) Round 9 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in turn. (40 dc)
Round 2 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc RI\XHG XMQIWWWMRƤVWX Row 3 .SMR=EVR)MRƤVWX
in next 8 dc) 6 times, ss in dc to join. (12 sts) st, ch1 (does not count as
ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW Round 10 Ch1, (dc2tog) 6 st), (ss, ch1) in back loop
Round 3 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc XMQIWWWMRƤVWXHGXSNSMR only of each st across,
in next 7 dc) 6 times, ss in (6 sts) omitting last ch1. Fasten
ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW Fasten off, leaving a long off.
Round 4 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc tail. Decorative row 1 With RS
in next 6 dc) 6 times, ss in Weave tail through all sts in facing, join Yarn G in front
ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW Round 10, pull to close and loop of Row 1, (ss, ch1)
Round 5 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc weave in ends. in front loop of each st
in next 5 dc) 6 times, ss in across, omitting last ch1.
ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW Hanging loop Fasten off.
Round 6 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc Using Yarn A, ch41. Sew loop into place at
in next 4 dc) 6 times, ss in Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch the top of stocking on
ƤVWXHGXSNSMRWXW from hook and each ch seam edge.

19
High contrast
Hook the monochrome trend with
Becky Garratt’s statement scarf
 G
SFEGOXSFPEGOERHWXVIXGLSYXXLSWIKVERR]WUYEVI
Yu wil ned QYWGPIW[MXLXLMWWMQTP]WX]PMWLWGEVJQEHI[MXL
■ Sirdar Country Style DK, IEW]XVIFPIWXMXGLIW6MSXSYWVIHMWXLITIVJIGXFVMKLX
4 balls in Cream (411) accent colour for this on-trend monochrome make.
3 balls in Black (417)
1 ball in Cherry (402)
■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook
The placement of the three
Measurements
different colours creates a
■ 22x244cm (8½x96in)
punchy, graphic effect
Tension
■ Each motif measures
9cm (3½in) square

Abbreviations
■ Turn to page 90 of your
magazine for a full list of
abbreviations

Scarf in space before the next tr,

Square (make 48)
For 44 squares, start with
'VIEQJSVXLIƤVWXVSYRH
Black for the second round,
and continue alternating
Cream and Black in each
round.
For 4 squares, work as for
the other 44 but replace the
ƤVWXVSYRH[MXL'LIVV]
GLWOMTXVXVMRWTEGI
FIJSVIXLIRI\XXVGLWOMT
3 tr, 3tr in space before the
RI\XXVGLWOMTXVXVMR
space before the next tr;
repeat from * twice more,
SQMXXMRKƤREPXVSRXLIPEWX
repeat, ss to the top of the
beginning ch-3, turn. (8 3-tr
KVSYTWGSVRIVGLWT
GLWT
'LWWXSƤVWXGLXSNSMR Round 4'LXVGLXV

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts MRGSVRIVGLWTXVMRGL
EWƤVWXXVXLVSYKLSYX
XV WTXVGLXV
MRGSVRIV
into ring, ss to the top of the GLWTVITIEXJVSQX[MGI
%FSYXXLMW]EVR FIKGLXSNSMRXYVRXV
QSVIXVMRGLWTWWXS
Sirdar Country Style DK Round 2 (WS) Ch3, tr in st at the top of the beginning
 R]PSR [SSP  XLIFEWISJGLXVMRIEGLWX GLXYVRXVKVSYTW
EGV]PMGGSXXSR
around, ss to the top of the GSVRIVGLWT

QTIVK
Machine wash at 40°C FIKMRRMRKGLXYVRXV
Round 5 'LXVMRXLI
£2.89, for stockists call 01924 Round 3'LXVMRWXEXXLI WTEGIFIJSVIXLIƤVWXXV
231682 or visit www.sirdar.co.uk FEWISJGLGLWOMTXVXV group, skip 3 tr, 3tr in space

21
For more colur,
work te first
rund in red for
every square

16
before the next 3-tr group, Join the squares together in corner, ss to the top of the
XVGLXV MRGLWT VS[WSJWUYEVIWIEGL FIKMRRMRKGLGLERKIXS
*(skip 3 tr, 3tr in space F][LMTWXMXGLMRKXLIWIEQW Black.
FIJSVIXLIRI\XXVKVSYT  Round 2 'LGSYRXWEWLXV 
X[MGIXVGLXV MRGL Border htr in each st around, with
sp; repeat from * twice .SMR'VIEQXSER]WXMXGL LXVMRIEGLSJXLIGSVRIV
more, ss to the top of the around the edge. sts at each corner, ss to the
beginning ch-3. Round 1 (RS)'LGSYRXW XSTSJXLIFIKMRRMRKGL
Fasten off and weave in EWLXV LXVIZIRP]EVSYRH Fasten off and weave in
ends. XLIIHKI[MXLLXVMRIEGL ends.

SIMPLE STEPS ,3;831%/)%86)&0)

1 2

Step 1 Step 2
To work a treble crochet, start by winding Yrh and pull the yarn through the stitch
yrh and then insert the hook under the top only (3 loops on hook). Yrh.
two loops of the stitch on the previous row.

3 4

Step 3
Pull the yarn through the first 2 loops only
(2 loops on hook), yrh. Pull yarn through
these 2 loops. You’ve made a treble
crochet. Continue working tr into next and
all following sts to end of row.
Step 4
At end of row, turn and ch3. This is the
turning chain and counts as first tr in new
row. Sk the first st at base of t-ch, work 1tr
into 2nd st in prev row. Work 1tr in each st
to end, including top of t-ch.

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 Pretty bird
Make a menagerie of festive birds to decorate
your Christmas tree. By Anne Egan
Yu wil ned
■ King Cole Baby Alpaca DK,
1 ball each in Cranberry (shade
510) and Fawn (shade 501)
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4)
hook
■  SP]IWXIVXS]WXYJƤRK
4
■ Two small buttons
■ Ribbon for hanging
Measurements
■ Approx 9x7cm (3½x2¾in)
Abbreviations
■ Turn to p90 of your magazine
for a full list of abbreviations
About this yarn
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK
100% baby alpaca
100m per 50g
Hand wash only
£4.99, visit www.kingcole.com
O
n the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave
to me...a little crochet bird, as cute as can be! This
sweet feathered friend may be simple to make,
but will add oodles of charm and character to your home.
1EOIEƥSGOJSVEWXVMRKSJFYRXMRKTIVGLEGSYTPISR]SYV
Christmas tree, or even attach one to a tag on a special gift.
Notes end, turn. (6 dc)
The wings on the bird are Row 2 Ch2, 2dc in second
optional. Alternatively, ch from hook, dc in each
you can embroider a dc to last st, 2dc in last dc,
wing shape with contrast turn. (9 dc)
yarn instead. Row 3 Ch1 (does not count
as st throughout), 2dc in
next dc, dc in each dc to
Bird last st, 2dc in last dc, turn.
Side (make 2) (11 dc)
Using Cranberry, ch7. Rows 4-6 Repeat Row 3.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch (17 dc)
from hook and each ch to Rows 7-12 Ch1, dc in each
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st to end, turn.
Continue for head
Row 13 Ch1, dc in each of
next 8 dc, turn leaving rem
sts unworked. (8 dc)
Row 14'LWOMTƤVWXHG
dc in each st to end, turn.
(7 dc)
Row 15 'LWOMTƤVWXHG
dc in each of next 4 dc,
dc2tog, turn. (5 dc)
Row 16 Ch1, dc in each of
next 3 dc, dc2tog, turn.
(4 dc)
Row 17'LWOMTƤVWXHG
dc in next 2 dc, ss in last
dc. (2 dc)
Fasten off.
Tail
Rejoin yarn with RS facing,
5 dc from end of Row 12.
Row 13'LWOMTƤVWXHG
dc in next 4 dc to end, turn.
(4 dc)
Row 14 Ch1, dc in next 2
dc, dc2tog, turn. (3 dc)
Row 15'LWOMTƤVWXHG
dc in next 2 dc to end, turn.
(2 dc)
Row 16 Ch1, dc2tog. (1 dc)
Turn by 90 degrees and dc
evenly around outside of
entire motif, making a ch-8
loop just behind the Head
on one of the pieces.
Fasten off.
Wing (make 2)
Using Fawn, ch2.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch
from hook, turn. (1 dc)
Row 2 Ch1, 3dc in next dc,
turn. (3 dc)
Row 3 Dc in each st to last
2 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in
last st, turn. (4 dc)
Rows 4-7 Repeat Row 3.
(8 dc)
Rotate on side and dc
evenly to point of wing, 3dc
Try using another
shade for the running
stitch, for extra detail
25
Top Tip
If yu dn’t have
ny toy stuffing,
fil te finsed
bird with yarn
scraps insead
in point and dc back down
other side.
Fasten off.
Beak
Using Fawn, ch2, 2dc in
second ch from hook.
Fasten off.
To make up
Weave in ends on WS for
one Wing and one Bird Side
piece, and on RS for the
other Wing and Bird Side
piece.
With Cranberry yarn, stitch
a Wing to each Bird Side
piece, using running stitch.
With Wings on the outside,
place Bird Sides together,
stuff, and work a running
stitch around the edge
with Fawn yarn to join,
stitching the Beak in place
as you go.
Stitch on button for eyes.
Thread ribbon through ch
loop for hanging.
Life in colour
Feast your eye balls on this beauty of a
rainbow blanket by Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned
■ Cascade 220 Superwash,
2 balls each in:
Pumpkin (shade 822)
Hyacinth (shade 814)
Gold Fusion (shade 263)
Green Apple (shade 802)
Cocoa (shade 211)
Raspberry (shade 807)
■ 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) hook
N
othing brightens up a grey winter’s day like vibrant
yarns, especially when they’re hooked into a cosy
blanket! With its rainbow stripes, this kaleidoscopic
cover-up is cheering to look at and even lovelier to snuggle
under thanks to its tactile diamond design. It's worked in six
gorgeous hues, and you could easily swap the yarn shades
to suit your recipient if you're making it as a gift. Finished
with tassels and bursting with colour, it’ll look oh-so sunny
draped over an armchair – whatever the weather!

Tension Notes XSIRHGLERKIXS,]EGMRXL

■ 13 sts and 11 rows to 10cm
(4in) square over pattern using
6mm hook
Measurements
■ 120x90cm (47x35½in) (without
tassels)
Abbreviations
■ Turn to page 90 of your
magazine for a full list of
abbreviations
About this yarn
Cascade 220 Superwash
100% wool
200m per 100g
Machine wash at 30°C
£7.49, for stockists visit
www.cascadeyarns.com
Work each dc in bl
throughout.
Do not turn after every
row, instead work every
Row from RS – break
yarn at end of each row
and start with RS facing
for next row. Join new
colour with a ss at start
of each row.
Leave at least an 18cm
(7in) tail at the end of
each row to make the
tassels. Start with a
multiple of 12 sts + 2 sts.
Blanket
Using Cocoa, ch122.
Row 1 (RS) Using Cocoa, dc
in second ch from hook and
in each ch to end. (121 sts)
Row 2 Using Cocoa, ch1
(does not count as a st
throughout), dc in each st
to end.
Row 3 Using Cocoa, ch1, tr
MRƥSJWXVS[WFIPS[HG
MRIEGLSJRI\XWXWXVMRƥ
of st 2 rows below; rep from
Row 4'LHGMRƤVWXWXXV
MRƥSJWXVS[WFIPS[HGMR
IEGLSJRI\XWXWXVMRƥSJ
st 2 rows below, dc in next
WXVITJVSQXSIRHGLERKI
to Green Apple.
Row 5'LHGMRƤVWXWXHG
MRRI\XWXXVMRƥSJWXVS[W
below, dc in each of next 7
WXWXVMRƥSJWXVS[WFIPS[
dc in each of the next 2 sts;
VITJVSQXSIRHGLERKIXS
Gold Fusion.
Row 6'LHGMRƤVWXWXHG
in each of next 2 sts, tr in
ƥSJWXVS[WFIPS[HGMR
IEGLSJRI\XWXWXVMRƥSJ
st 2 rows below, dc in each
SJRI\XWXWVITJVSQXS
end, change to Pumpkin.
Row 7'LHGMRƤVWXWXHG
in each of next 3 sts, tr in
ƥSJWXVS[WFIPS[HGMR
IEGLSJRI\XWXWXVMRƥSJ
st 2 rows below, dc in each
SJRI\XWXWVITJVSQXS
end, change to Raspberry.
Row 8 'LHGMRƤVWXWXHG
MRIEGLSJRI\XWXWXVMRƥ
of st 2 rows below, dc in next

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 Measure nd trim
te tasel ends to
te same length for
a neat finsh

WXXVMRƥSJWXVS[WFIPS[ Row 11 As Row 7, change to Rows 148-149 As Row 2.

dc in each of next 5 sts; rep
JVSQXSIRHGLERKIXS
Cocoa.
Row 9'LHGMRƤVWXWXHG
in each of next 5 sts, tr in
ƥSJWXVS[WFIPS[HGMR
each of next 6 sts; rep
JVSQXSIRHGLERKIXS
Raspberry.
Row 10 As Row 8, change to
Pumpkin.
Gold Fusion.
Row 12 As Row 6, change to
Green Apple.
Row 13 As Row 5, change to
,]EGMRXL
Row 14 As Row 4, change
to Cocoa.
Rows 3-14 form the pattern.
Rows 15-146 Repeat
pattern 11 more times.
Row 147 As Row 3.
8SƤRMWL
Weave in all Cocoa ends.
To create the tassels, knot
together the ends of each
repeat of Rows 4-8 (all
colours except Cocoa) and
each repeat of Rows 10-14
(all colours except Cocoa).
Once tied, measure and trim
each tassel to 15cm (6in).

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Let it snow
%HHEWRS[ƥEOIƥYVV]
XSENYQTIVJSVEJIWXMZI
YTHEXIBy Louise Smith

Yu wil ned
■ James C Brett Glisten DK,
1 ball in shade GS4
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4)
hook
■ A plain jumper
1IEWYVIQIRXW
■ Overall motif measures 25cm
(9¾in)
■ 7RS[ƥEOIQSXMJWQIEWYVIGQ
(1½in), 5cm (2in), 6cm (2¼in)
and 9cm (3½in) diameter from
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