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Issue 18
The New Nordic
A
m I the only person who doesn’t find the big goodbye to summer a particularly
hard one? I’m a total winter wardrobe sort of fellow (in other words, I really don’t
have the legs to pull off shorts).
28 While we might still be stuck with hot, sticky days for now, August really is the
month I can welcome autumn with glee for one big reason – new-season yarn. Yes,
the yarn for crochet’s most important time of the year starts to flood into shops this
month, so this issue we’re giving you a sneak peak at the next big things with our
New Season Style Edit starting on page 49, with exclusive patterns from some of
our favourite yarn brands.
We’re also welcoming a cooler vibe in this issue with our super Scandi theme – think
relaxing touches of colour and modern, geometric design – Sharon Murphy’s
Mountain View blanket (page 18) delivers both of these in spades!
In typical Nordic style, we’ve got some amazing colourwork in this issue, starting
with Brenda K.B. Anderson’s super clever step-by-step guide for getting your
20 best colourwork ever (page 34), as well as her amazing hat and mitts set
(page 36).
We’ve also got some more fabulous ideas for your free chunky hooks – whether it’s
Hannah Cross’s big and beautiful homewares (page 20) or Emma Wright’s
74 super stylish chunky bobble hat (page 24).
And talking of hard goodbyes, issue 18 is also my last as Editor! I’ve had the best
time editing Crochet Now over the last 18 issues, but I’m leaving you in very capable
hands. I’ll let her introduce herself, so make sure you pick up issue 19 to say hello!
Until next time, happy hooking!
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Projects 24 SUPER BOBBLE HAT 46 NORDIC STAR CUSHION
Another quick make for your free Jo Nicolson uses beautiful bobble stitches to
12 MOUNTAIN RANGE gift by top designer Emma Wright draw out Scandi stars
CUSHIONS
This duo of cushions will add a 26 ULRIK BABY JUMPER 62 ROSE GARDEN THROW
touch of whimsy to any room This adorable baby jumper is based A pretty blanket in soothing tones
on traditional Scandinavian designs of blue that’ll add some hygge serenity
16 STORM SHAWL to your living room
This one-ball shawl has a beautiful 28 DALA HORSE CUSHION
stitch pattern brought to life by the A supersized softie little 66 EDDY THE MOUNTAIN GOAT
gradient of this yarn ones will love to cuddle This cute little chap is ready
to climb the biggest mountains!
18 MOUNTAIN VIEW BLANKET 32 TRIANGLE MESH SCARF
A super modern blanket for even the most Try this modern filet crochet design 68 CLEAR MOUNTAIN BABY BIB
stylish of homes for a super wearable scarf for your A cute quick make that makes a great
new-season wardrobe baby shower gift
20 BIG & BEAUTIFUL SET
Use your free gifts to hook up 36 FREYJA HAT AND MITTS 74 NORDIC STITCHES COWL
this wonderful cushion and Try your new colourwork skills from This easy V-stitch design is effortlessly
basket set for your home this issue’s technique guide on this stylish, but can be hooked up in
beautiful hat and mitts set just a few hours
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89 THE BASICS 96 COMING NEXT ISSUE
40 VINTAGE SWEETHEARTS The very basic stitches you’ll need There’s something magical headed
CROCHET-ALONG for most of the magazine’s patterns your way
Sandra introduces two blocks
in this issue’s CAL feature 95 ABBREVIATIONS 98 MEET THE BLOGSTARS!
Learn your dc from your BLO with Crochet Meet Stylecraft Blogstar
50 NEW-SEASON STYLE SPECIAL Now magazine’s abbreviation guide Phil Saul from The Twisted Yarn
Take a look at some of the newest yarns
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One yarn in particular has caught our eye – Sirdar
No.1, a premium-quality acrylic yarn that comes
in some gorgeous shades. With brilliant
crochet pattern support to get you started (and
super-stylish branding to boot), we predict lots of
crocheters will be reaching for this new yarn when Don’t miss this adorable bear pattern from
it arrives at Sirdar stockists soon! Sirdar’s new season pattern collection –
aren’t they the cutest?
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News
Give these
a whirl
Scheepjes has launched
another five shades of its
popular Whirl cake yarn.
These new colourways look
perfect for autumn and can
be purchased from Scheepjes
retailers such as www.
philpotts.com very soon!
West Yorkshire Spinners

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The ladies from CityKnits yarn shop in Bournville are
big supporters of the charity Marie Curie, after their
mum (and owner of the original shop) Christine
sadly passed away. The team hosts fundraising
events every year, and this year, it’s teamed up
with West Yorkshire Spinners for an exclusive Marie
Curie-themed colourway. £2 from every ball of
yarn, which you can buy exclusively from www.
cityknits.co.uk, goes direct to the charity – yarn
and a good cause, who could ask for more?!
NEW YARN ALERT!

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Top designer Leonie Morgan has teamed up with The team at Three Bears Yarns is great at adding
Deramores for a series of blankets using its Deramores beautiful colour to its yarn – and its new high-
Studio DK yarn. The first to be revealed – Ric Rac – is quality cotton is an amazing addition to the range.
available in one of six specially curated colour packs It’ll be releasing new colours in the range all
which can be bought at www.deramores.com for the time, building up a colour wheel with some
£38.99, or get the pattern for just £2.99 by itself. real depth and substance with it. Shop the first
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Pure and simple
Say hello to Purity – a new yarn from Wendy for
101 Dalmatians
the new season. This smooth cotton and Merino
wool blend is not only super soft but light and airy
too thanks to its chainette construction. It makes
There’s not often we feel a connection to the villain for easy crocheting, so definitely one to try when
of the story, but with this new release from Wool and you’re next out yarn shopping. Find it at your local
the Gang, we’ve come over a bit Cruella de Vil. But Wendy stockist now.
don’t worry, no dalmatians were hurt in the making of
the Dotty yarn; it’ll just work up to make a brilliantly
spotty finished design. Buy one of the Gang’s crochet
pattern kits from www.woolandthegang.com and
add some dastardly glamour to your wardrobe.
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HAT'S AMAZING
Isn’t it annoying when you make a hat for someone
How cool are these
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design from www.
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and it doesn’t fit? Especially when you don’t have com? You can
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no more with this clever idea from Babay Fay. Izzy independently
Hat templates are a clever idea for the perfect fit produced yarn ball
every time – plastic stencils in a wide range of sizes brooches for less
which you can easily work around to judge how big than £10 too!
(or small) to make yours. Get your hands on a set of
these clever stencils from www.babayfay.co.uk!
Back to
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It’d take a lot to
convince us to get
back in a classroom,
but this new bag
design from Debbie
Bliss might just be
enough! If you fancy
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Cushion
To change colour
neatly, work the
previous stitch as
directed but work the
final part of the stitch
in new colour, making
it ready for the
next stitch
Sherrie Yabsley
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Cushion
MOUNTAIN RANGE
CUSHIONS
These fun cushions are perfect for both Scandi
bedrooms and children’s playtime!
DK 3.5mm, 4mm Twin Peaks

★ Beginner friendly Start crocheting
Make one each for front and
Yarn used back.
Conway & Bliss Lolli

First peak
Twink Peaks: 3 balls in Gum Drop (MC), 1
With MC and smaller hook,
ball in Tutti Frutti (CC1)
chain 71.
Moutain High: 4 balls in Parma Violet (MC),
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd
1 ball Tutti Frutti (CC1)
ch from hook, 70 htr
across. Turn. 70 sts
About the yarn Row 2: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. Row 17: 2 ch, htr2tog, 24 htr, htr2tog. Turn.
DK; 110m per 50g ball; 80% cotton Row 3: 2 ch, htr2tog, 66 htr, htr2tog. Turn. 26 sts
20%, polyester 68 sts Row 18: 2 ch, 26 htr across. Turn.
Row 4: 2 ch, 68 htr across. Turn. Row 19: 2 ch, htr2tog, 22 htr, htr2tog. Turn.
Tension Row 5: 2 ch, htr2tog, 64 htr, htr2tog. Turn. 24 sts
66 sts Row 20: 2 ch, 24 htr across. Turn.
14 sts x 12 rows = 10cm measured over Row 6: 2 ch, 66 htr across. Turn. Row 21: 2 ch, htr2tog, 20 htr, htr2tog. Turn.
htr Row 7: 2 ch, htr2tog, 62 htr, htr2tog. Turn. 22 sts
64 sts Row 22: 2 ch, 22 htr across. Turn.
Hooks used Row 8: 2 ch, 64 htr across. Turn. Row 23: 2 ch, htr2tog, I htr, with CC1 2 htr,
3.5mm MC 7 htr, CC1 1 htr, MC 4 htr, CC1 2 htr,
4mm Peak 1 MC 1 htr, htr2tog. Turn. 20 sts
Row 9: 2 ch, htr2tog, 32 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 24: 2 ch, MC 1 htr, CC1 4 htr, MC 2 htr,
34 sts CC1 3 htr, MC 5 htr, CC1 5 htr. Turn.
Other supplies
Row 10: 2 ch, 34 htr across. Turn Row 25: 2 ch, htr2tog, CC1 5 htr, MC 2 htr,
Toy stuffing Row 11: 2 ch, htrt2og, 30 htr, htr2tog. Turn. CC1 4 htr, MC 1 htr, CC1 4 htr, htr2tog.
32 sts Fasten off MC, continue with CC1. Turn.
Sizing Row 12: 2 ch, 32 htr across. Turn. 18 sts
Row 13: 2 ch, htr2tog, 28 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 26: 2 ch, 18 htr across. Turn.
Mountain High: 45 x 60cm
30 sts Row 27: 2 ch, htr2tog, 14 htr, htr2tog. Turn.
Twin Peaks: 50 x 40cm
Row 14: 2 ch, 30 htr across. Turn. 16 sts
Row 15: 2 ch, htr2tog, 26 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 28: 2 ch, 16 htr across. Turn.
28 sts Row 29: 2 ch, htr2tog, 12 htr, htr2tog. Turn.

Cushion
Row 30: 2 ch, 14 htr across. Turn. Row 24: 2 ch, 4 htr across. Turn.
Row 31: 2 ch, htr2tog, 10 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 25: 2 ch, htr2tog, htr2tog. Turn. 2
12 sts sts
Row 32: 2 ch, 12 htr across. Turn. Row 26: 2 ch, 2 htr across. Turn.
Row 33: 2 ch, htr2tog, 8 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 27: 2 ch, htr2tog. 1 st
10 sts Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 34: 2 ch, 10 htr across. Turn.
Row 35. 2 ch, htr2tog, 6 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Finishing
8 sts Matching both pieces together When changing
Row 36: 2 ch, 8 htr across. Turn. so the peaks are the same, colour, hold the old colour
Row 37: 2 ch, htr2tog, 4 htr, htr2tog. Turn. join MC with the larger hook along the top of the work
6 sts at the left bottom corner
Row 38: 2 ch, htr2tog, 2 htr, htr2tog. Turn. 1 ch, working through
so that the hook passes
4 sts both layers, 1 dc in underneath and encases
Row 39: 2 ch, htr2tog, htr2tog. 2 sts each of the rows it neatly ready for when
Fasten off and weave in ends. around making sure you next need it
the hook passes
Peak 2 through the st on
With MC join at base of first peak. both pieces to join
Row 1: 2 ch, htr2tog, 24 htr, htr2tog. Turn. them together. Change to CC1 when you Row 21: 2 ch. 2 htr in next st, 1 htr, MC 4
26 sts reach the Peak and then back to MC once htr, CC1 3 htr, MC 7 htr, CC1 5 htr across.
Row 2: 2 ch, 26 htr across. Turn. you get past the peak. Stuff with toy filling Turn. 22 sts
Row 3: 2 ch, htr2tog, 22 htr htr2tog. Turn. before closing the cover, sl st first ch. Fasten Row 22: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 3 htr, MC 9
24 sts off and weave in ends. htr, CC1 2 htr, MC 5 htr, CC1 2 htr across.
Row 4: 2 ch, 24 htr across. Turn. Turn. 23 sts
Row 5: 2 ch, htr2tog, 20 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 23: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, MC 7 htr, CC1
22 sts 1 htr, MC 10 htr, CC1 4 htr across. Turn.
Row 7: 2 ch, htr2tog, 18 htr, htr2tog. Turn.
20 sts
Mountain High Row 24: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 2 htr, MC 11
htr, CC1 1 htr, MC 8 htr, CC1 1 htr across.
Row 8: 2 ch, 20 htr across. Turn. Start crocheting Turn. 25 sts
Row 9: 2 ch, htr2tog, 16 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 25: MC 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 21 htr,
18 sts Make one each for front and back. CC1 3 htr across. Turn. 26 sts
Row 10: 2 ch, 18 htr across. Turn. Row 26: CC1 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 1 htr, MC
Row 11: 2 ch, htr2tog, 14 htr, htr2tog. Turn. With CC1 and smaller hook, chain 2. 24 htr across. Turn. 27 sts
16 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 htr. Row 27: MC 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 24 htr,
Row 12: 2 ch, 16 htr across. Turn. Turn. 2 sts CC1 2 htr across. Turn. 28 sts
Row 13: 2 ch, htr2tog, 12 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Row 2: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 2 htr in next st. Row 28: CC1 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, MC 27
14 sts Turn. 4 sts htr across. Turn. 29 sts
Row 14: 2 ch, 14 htr across. Turn. Row 3: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 3 htr across. Continue in MC only.
Row 15: 2 ch, htr2tog, 10 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Turn. 5 sts Rows 29-64: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, htr
12 sts Row 4: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 4 htr across. across. Turn. 65 sts
Row 16: 2 ch, 12 htr across. Turn. Turn. 6 sts Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 17: 2 ch, htr2tog, 8 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Rows 5-15: 2 ch, 2 htr in next stitch, htr
10 sts across. Turn. 17 sts Finishing
Row 18: 2 ch, 1 htr, with CC1 2 htr, MC 3 Row 16: 2 ch, 17 htr across. Turn. Matching both pieces together so the peaks
htr, CC1 1 htr, MC 3 htr. Turn. Row 17: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 17 htr across. are the same, join MC with the larger hook
Row 19: 2 ch, htr2tog, CC1 3 htr, MC 1 htr, Turn. 18 sts at the left bottom corner 1 ch, working
CC1 2htr, CC1 htr2tog. Turn. 8 sts Row 18: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 18 htr across. through both layers, 1 dc in each of the
Fasten off MC, continue with CC1 Turn. 19 sts rows around making sure the hook passes
Row 20: 2 ch, 8 htr across. Turn. 8 sts Row 19: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 19 htr across. through the st on both pieces to join them
Row 21: 2 ch, htr2tog, 4 htr, htr2tog. Turn. Turn. 20 sts together. Change to CC1 when you reach
6 sts Row 20: 2 ch, 2 htr in next st, 4 htr, with the Peak and then back to MC once you get
Row 22: 2 ch, 6 htr across. Turn. MC 5 htr, CC1 4 htr, MC 3 htr, CC1 3 htr past the peak. Stuff with toy filling before
Row 23: 2 ch, htr2tog, 2 htr, htr2tog. Turn. across. Turn. 21 sts closing the cover, sl st first ch. Fasten off
4 sts and weave.

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Shawl
STORM
SHAWL This one-ball
ombré project is
the perfect first
make for your new
season wardrobe
– choose your
favourite gradient
and enjoy this
interesting make
Head to ppjump.com/storm
Annelies Baes
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Shawl
4-ply 4.5mm miss 1 dc, shell in 9ch-

sp, 1 dtr in 4th of beg
★★ Adventurous 9-ch. Turn. 2 shells
Row 11: 1 ch, 1 dc, [1
picot, 9 dc, miss dc
Yarn used ] twice. Turn. 19 dc
Bergere de France Unic Row 12: 1 picot, sl
1 ball in Ecru-Bouteille 10103 st across first 2 dc,
5 dc, *5 ch, miss [2
About the yarn dc, 1 picot, 2 dc], 5
dc; rep from * across
4-ply; 660m per 200g cake; to last 3 dc, 5 ch, miss
100% Merino wool [2 dc, 1 picot], 1 dtr.
Turn.
Tension Row 13: [4 ch, 2 tr] in first st,
2 reps x 3 rows = 10cm measured over patt *shell in 5ch-sp, miss 2 dc, 1
dc, miss 2 dc; rep from * across.
Hook used Turn. 2 shells
Row 14: 1 picot, sl st in first dc, *9 dc, 1
4.5mm picot**, miss dc; rep from * across to
last 3 sts, ending last rep at **, 2 dc, 3 dc dtr] in last st. Turn. 75 dc
Sizing in 4th of beg 4-ch. Turn. 23 dc Row 85: 4 ch, 2 tr in dtr, *shell in 5ch-sp,
Row 15: 9 ch, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc, *5 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc, miss 2 sts; rep from *
210x42cm
miss [2 dc, 1 picot, 2 dc], 5 dc; rep from * across. Turn. 15 shells
across to last 2 dc. Turn. 13 dc Row 86: 1 picot, sl st in first dc, 9 dc, *1
Start crocheting Row 16: 1 picot, sl st across first 2 dc, *1 picot, miss dc, 9 dc; rep from * across to
dc, miss 2 dc, shell in 5ch-sp**, miss 2 last 3 sts, 2 dc, 3 dc in 4th of beg 4-ch.
This pattern contains short rows. You often dc; rep from * across to last 3 dc, ending Turn. 140 dc
do not finish entire rows before turning and last rep at **, miss 1 dc, 1 dc, miss 1 dc, Row 87: 9 ch, 1 dc in first st, 4 dc, 5 ch,
starting a new row. shell in 9ch-sp, 1 dtr in 4th of beg 9-ch. miss [1 picot, 2 dc], 5 dc, *5 ch, miss [2
Turn. 3 shells dc, 1 picot, 2 dc], 5 dc; rep from * across.
Chain 2. Row 17: 1 ch, 1 dc, [1 picot, 9 dc, miss dc] Turn. 75 dc
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, across. Turn. 28 dc Row 88: 1 picot, sl st across first 2 dc, 1 dc,
1 dc. Turn. Rows 18-77: Rep rows 12-17 another 10 *miss 2 sts, shell in 5ch-sp, miss 2 sts, 1
Row 2 (WS): 1 ch (does not count as st times. 118 dc dc; rep from * across to last 2 dc, miss
now and throughout), [1 dc, 1 picot, 1 dc] Rows 78-79: Rep rows 12-13. 13 shells 2 sts, shell in 9ch-sp, [2 tr, 1 dtr] in 4th of
in same st. Turn. Row 80: 1 picot, sl st in first dc, 9 dc, *miss beg 9-ch. Turn. 16 shells
Row 3: 9 ch (counts as 1 dtr and 5 ch now dc, 1 picot, 9 dc; rep from * across to last Rows 89-106: Rep rows 83-88 another 3
and throughout), 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 3 sts, 2 dc, 3 dc in 4th of beg 4-ch. Turn. times. 22 shells
Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc, shell in 9ch-sp, 1 dtr in 122 dc Rows 107-109: Rep rows 83-85. 23 shells
4th of beg 9-ch. Turn. 1 shell Row 81: 9 ch, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc, *5 ch, Row 110: 1 picot, sl st in first dc, 4 dc, *1
Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 picot, 9 dc. Turn. 10 dc miss [2 dc, 1 picot, 2 dc], 5 dc; rep from * picot, miss 1 st, 4 dc; rep from * across
Row 6: 1 picot, sl st across first 2 dc, 5 dc, across to last 2 sts. Turn. 68 dc to last 3 sts, 2 dc, 3 dc in 4th of beg 4-ch.
5 ch, miss all sts to last dc, 1 dtr in last Row 82: 1 picot, sl st across first 2 dc, *1 189 dc
dc. Turn. 6 sts dc, miss 2 dc, shell in 5ch-sp**, miss 2 Fasten off.
Row 7: 4 ch (counts as 1 dtr now and dc; rep from * across to last 3 dc, miss 1
throughout), 2 tr in first st, shell in 5ch-sp, dc, 1 dc, miss 1 dc, shell in 9ch-sp, [2 tr, 1 Finishing
miss 2 dc, 1 dc. Turn. 1 shell dtr] in 4th of beg 9-ch. Turn. 14 shells Weave in all ends. Wet block and allow to
Row 8: 1 picot, sl st in first dc, 9 dc, 1 picot, Row 83: 1 ch, 3 dc in dtr, 2 dc, 1 picot, 9 dc, dry naturally.
2 dc, 3 dc in 4th of beg 4-ch. Turn. 14 dc 1 picot; rep from * across. Turn. 131 dc
Row 9: 9 ch, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc, 5 ch, miss Row 84: 1 picot, sl st across first 2 dc, 5 dc,
[2 dc, 1 picot, 2 dc], 5 dc. Turn. 8 dc *5 ch, miss [2 dc, 1 picot, 2 dc], 5 dc; rep
Special stitches
Picot: 3 ch, 1 dc in first ch
Row 10: 1 picot, sl st across first 2 dc, 1 dc, from * across to 2 sts before last picot, 5
Shell: 9 tr all in same 5ch-sp
miss 2 dc, shell in 5ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1 dc, ch, miss [2 dc, 1 picot], 4 dc, [1 dc, 5 ch, 1
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Blanket
MOUNTAIN
VIEW BLANKET
Head to ppjump.com/view
Sharon Murphy
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Blanket
Made of big diamond Row 3-11: As Row 2. 23 sts

motifs, Sharon’s blanket is Row 12: Beg tr2tog (counts as 1 tr2tog
here and throughout), tr across to last 2
a masterclass in modern sts, 1 tr2tog, turn. 21 sts
Row 13-21: As Row 12. 3 sts
Scandinavian style Row 22: 2 ch, miss first st, tr2tog. 1 st
Fasten off.
Aran 5.5mm Triangle

Chain 3.
★ Beginner friendly Rows 1-11 as for Diamond rows 1-11.
Fasten off.
Rows 14-21: As rows 12-13. 2 sts
Yarn used Triangle X Row 22: Beg tr2tog. 1 st
Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran Chain 3. Fasten off.
17 balls in Natural 060 (MC), 3 balls in Rows 1-6: As for Diamond rows 1-6. 13 sts
Pebble 062 (CC1), 3 balls in Jeans 028 Row 7: [3 ch,1 tr] in first st, 5 tr, 2 tr in next Weave in ends and block before joining.
(CC2), 1 ball in Sun Yellow 067 (CC3) st, 5 tr, 2 tr in last st, turn. 16 sts
Row 8: [3 ch,1 tr] in first st, 4 tr, miss 1 st, 2 Arrange as per Layout Guide and join
About the yarn tr, 1 tr across previous 2 sts into missed together with MC yarn by placing 2 motifs
st, miss 2 st, 1 tr, 2 tr into missed sts WS together, dc in corners, 2 ch, dc in row
Aran; 100m per 50g ball, 100% wool working behind previous tr, 4 tr, 2 tr into ends across, rep along lengths of motifs.
last st, turn. 18 sts To make the yellow triangle join motifs
Tension Row 9: [3 ch,1 tr] in first st, 5 tr, miss 2 together with CC3 yarn.
sts, 1 tr into next tr, 2 tr into 2 missed sts
12 sts x 9 rows =10cm measured over tr
working in front of previous 1 tr, miss 1 Border (RS): Join CC3 in one corner, 1 ch,
tr, 2 tr, 1 tr into missed st working behind 3 dc in corner sts, continue to dc evenly
Hook used
last 2 sts, 5 tr, 2 tr into last st, turn. 20 sts around. Sl st to first dc to join. Fasten off
5.5mm Row 10: [3 ch,1 tr] in first st, 8 tr, tr2tog, 8 and break yarn.
tr, 2 tr in last st. 21 sts
Sizing Row 11: [3 ch,1 tr] in first st, tr across to
140cm square
last st, 2 tr in last st. 23 sts Layout diagram
Fasten off.
x x
Make all motifs choosing colours Side Triangle
according to table. Chain 3.
Row 1: 1 tr into 3rd ch from hook, turn. 2 sts
Start crocheting Row 2: [3 ch, tr] into first st (counts as 2tr
here and throughout), tr across, turn. 3 sts
Diamond motif Row 3: 3 ch into first st (counts as 1 tr here
Chain 3. and throughout), tr across to last st, 2 tr
Row 1: 2 tr into 3rd ch from hook, turn. 3 sts in last st, turn. 4 sts
Row 2: [3 ch,1 tr] in first st (counts as 2 tr Rows 4-11: As rows 2-3. 12 sts
here and throughout), tr across to last st, Row 12: Beg tr2tog, tr across, turn. 11 sts
2 tr in last st. Turn. 5 sts Row 13: 3 ch, tr across until 2 sts remain,
tr2tog, turn. 10 sts
Colour table
Colour Diamond Triangle Motif Triangle with X Side Triangle
x x
MC Natural 37 24 4 4
CC1 Pebble 5 2 - 2
Special abbreviations
CC2 Jeans 6 4 - 2 Beg tr2tog (counts as one st): 2 ch,
miss first st, 1 tr in next st
CC3 Sun Yellow - - - 2
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Designed by Hannah Cross
super chunky
10mm, 12mm
★ Beginner friendly Other supplies Rnd 4: Join A between 2nd and 3rd tr of
first 4 tr group, *tr between 2 tr of Rnd
40cm cushion pad 1, 4 ch, tr into next tr of Rnd 2, 4 ch; rep
Yarn used from * 3 more times, sl st in first to join.
Rico Essential Big Sizing 40 sts
Cushion: 3 balls each in Saffron 032 (A), 40cm square Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 3. 40 sts
turquoise 034 (B), Berry 044 (C), 1 ball in Rnd 6: Join B between 2nd and 3rd tr of
cream 001 (D) first 4 tr group, *tr between stitches 3
Basket: 2 balls each in Saffron 032 (A), rounds below, 4 ch, tr into next tr 2 rounds
turquoise 034 (B), 3 balls in Berry 044 (C), 4
balls in cream 001 (D)
Cushion below, 4 ch, tr into next tr 2 rounds below,
4 ch; rep from * 3 more times, sl st in first
to join. 60 sts
Start crocheting
About the yarn Rnd 7: Sl st into 4ch-sp, *4 tr between 3rd
Make a matching front and back for and 4th stitches of 4 tr group 2 rounds
Super chunky; 48m per 50g ball; 50% wool, each cushion. below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd and 3rd
50% acrylic stitches of next 4 tr group 2 rounds below,
Using A and 10mm hook, chain 4, sl st in 1 ch, 4 tr between first and 2nd stitches of
Tension first to make a ring next 4 tr group 2 rounds below, 1 ch; rep
Cushion: 3 rnds x 10 sts = 10cm Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as st), 1 tr in same st, 1 from * 3 more times, sl st in first to join.
measured over patt on 10mm hook ch, *2 tr, 1 ch; rep from * twice more, sl Rnd 8: Join A between 2nd and 3rd tr of 2st
Basket: 3 rnds x 7 sts = 10cm measured st in first st to join. 12 sts 4 tr group, *tr between stitches 3 rounds
over patt on 12mm hook Rnd 2: Join C to any 1ch-sp, *tr into below, 4 ch, **tr in next tr 2 rounds below,
foundation ring, 4 ch, miss 2 tr; rep from 4 ch; rep from ** twice more; rep from *
* 3 more times, sl st in first to join. 20 sts three more times, sl st in first to join. 80 sts
Hooks used
Rnd 3: Sl st into 4ch-sp, 4 tr between 2 tr Rnd 9: Sl st into 4ch-sp, *4 tr between 3rd
10mm of Rnd 1, 1 ch, *4 tr between next set and 4th stitches of 4 tr group 2 rounds
12mm of 2 tr of Rnd 1, 1 ch; rep from * twice below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd and 3rd
more, sl st in first to join. stitches of next 4 tr group 2 rounds below,
CN18 P32 BIG AND BEAUTIFUL.indd 20 18/07/2017 17:56

Quick makes
Basket
Start crocheting
Use the yarn doubled throughout.

Using D, chain 4, sl st in first to make a ring.
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as st), 1 tr in same st, 1
ch, *2 tr, 1 ch; rep from * twice more, sl st
in first st to join. 12 sts
Rnd 2: Sl st to 1ch-sp, *tr into foundation
ring, 4 ch, miss 2 tr; rep from * 3 more
times, sl st in first to join. 20 sts
Rnd 3: Sl st into 4ch-sp, 4 tr between 2 tr of
Rnd 1, 1 ch, *4 tr between next set of 2 tr of
Rnd 1, 1 ch; rep from * twice more, sl st in
first to join.
Rnd 4: Sl st to between 2nd and 3rd tr of first
4 tr group, *tr between 2 tr of Rnd 1, 4 ch,
tr into next tr of Rnd 2, 4 ch; rep from * 3
more times, sl st in first to join. 40 sts
Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 3. 40 sts
Rnd 6: Sl st to between 2nd and 3rd tr
of first 4 tr group, *tr between stitches
3 rounds below, 4 ch, tr into next tr
2 rounds below, 4 ch, tr into next tr 2
rounds below, 4 ch; rep from * 3 more
times, sl st in first to join. 60 sts
Rnd 7: Sl st into 4ch-sp, *4 tr between 3rd
1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd and 3rd stitches of Rnd 13: sl st into 4ch-sp, *4 tr between and 4th stitches of 4 tr group 2 rounds
next 4 tr group 2 rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr 3rd and 4th stitches of 4 tr group 2 below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd and 3rd
between first and 2nd stitches of next 4 tr rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd stitches of next 4 tr group 2 rounds
group 2 rounds below, 1 ch; rep from * 3 and 3rd stitches of next 4 tr group 2 below, 1 ch, 4 tr between first and 2nd
more times, sl st in first to join. rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd stitches of next 4 tr group 2 rounds
Rnd 10: Join C between 2nd and 3rd tr of 2st and 3rd stitches of next 4 tr group 2 below, 1 ch; rep from * 3 more times, sl
4 tr group, *tr between stitches 3 rounds rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd st in first to join.
below, 4 ch, **tr in next tr 2 rounds below, and 3rd stitches of next 4 tr group 2 Rnd 8: Join C to 1ch-sp, *tr in st 2 rounds
4 ch; rep from **three more times; rep rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd below, 4 ch; rep from * 11 more times, sl
from * three more times, sl st in first to join. and 3rd stitches of next 4 tr group 2 st in first to join.
100 sts rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr between first and Rnd 9: Sl st into 2st 4ch-sp, *4 tr between
Rnd 11: Sl st into 4ch-sp, *4 tr between 3rd 2nd stitches of next 4 tr group 2 rounds 2nd and 3rd tr of 4 tr group 2 rounds
and 4th stitches of 4 tr group 2 rounds below, 1 ch; rep from * 3 more times, sl below, 1 ch; rep from * 11 more times, sl
below, 1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd and 3rd st in first to join. st in first to join.
stitches of next 4 tr group 2 rounds below, Rnd 10: Repeat Rnd 8 in A.
1 ch, 4 tr between 2nd and 3rd stitches of Making up Rnd 11: Repeat Rnd 9 in A.
next 4 tr group 2 rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr Once both the front and back are made, Rnd 12: Repeat Rnd 8 in C.
between 2nd and 3rd stitches of next 4 tr with WS facing inwards work through Rnd 13: Repeat Rnd 9 in C.
group 2 rounds below, 1 ch, 4 tr between corresponding stitches of front and back to Rnd 14: Repeat Rnd 8 in B.
first and 2nd stitches of next 4 tr group join together. Insert cushion inner before Rnd 15: Repeat Rnd 9 in B.
2 rounds below, 1 ch; rep from * 3 more completing last side of join. Rnd 16: Join C to 1ch-sp, *tr in st 2 rounds
times, sl st in first to join. Rnd 1: Join D to any corner 1ch-sp, *3 dc in below, 4 ch, tr in st 2 rounds below, dc
Rnd 12: Join A between 2nd and 3rd tr 1ch-sp (corner made), 29 dc; rep from * in 24; rep from * once more, sl st in first
of 2 st 4 tr group, *tr between stitches three more times, sl st in first to join. to join.
3 rounds below, 4 ch, **tr in next tr 2 Rnd 17: Join D, 1 ch, dc in each st around,
rounds below, 4 ch; rep from **4 more For the alternate colour, work as above sl st in first to join.
times; rep from * 3 more times, sl st in switching over the A and B rounds. Rnd 18: Sl st in front loop of each around,
first to join. 120 sts sl st in first to join.
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Other supplies Rnd 5: 1 ch, *MB in next st, 1 dc in next st;

Super chunky 10mm rep from * to end.
85mm pompom maker (optional)
Rnd 6: 1 ch, *1 dc into top of bobble,
or cardboard
★ Beginner friendly 1 dc into top of dc from below; rep from
* to end.
Sizing Repeat last 2 rnds until hat measures
Yarn used approximately 20cm.
To fit average woman’s head –
Erika Knight Maxi Wool approximately 52cm circumference Fasten off.
2 skeins in Iced Gem x 20cm tall
Finishing
About the yarn Make two pompoms using an 85mm
Start crocheting pompom maker or cardboard and sew
Super chunky; 80m per 100g skein;
both pompoms in place.
100% Pure British Wool
Rnd 1: Working into magic ring, 8 dc, sl st Weave in ends and block to dimensions
into top of first dc made. 8 sts given in schematic.
Tension Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each dc, sl st into top
3 [1 dc, MB] sts x 8 rows = 10cm over of first dc made. 16 sts Special stitches
bobble patt Rnd 3: 1 ch, *MB in next st, 1 dc in next st; Make Bobble (MB): *yrh, insert hook
rep from * to end. into st, draw yarn through, yrh, pull
Hook used Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc into top of bobble, 2 dc through first 2 loops on hook; rep from *
into top of dc from below; rep from * to 3 times more. 5 loops on hook, yrh, pull
10mm end. 32 sts through all 5 loops, secure with 1 ch
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This cute baby jumper
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Ulrik Baby Jumper

Designed by Jacinta Bowie
Aran 5mm
★★ Adventurous
Start crocheting Rnds 1-9: follow the Fair Isle Chart A.***
Yarn used Continue in MC only working in a spiral
Patons Merino Extrafine Aran Hem Trim until work measures 23 (25, 27, 30, 34) cm
5 (6, 6, 7, 8) balls in Pool 00265 (MC), 1 (1, Using CC1, chain 100 (110, 115, 120, 125), sl finishing at the marker point.
1, 2, 2) balls in cream 00202 (CC1), 1 (2, 2, st to first ch to close rnd. Body Set-up Rnd: Using MC and 5mm
2, 2) balls in Coral 00234 (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) **Rnd 1: Using 5mm hook, 1 ch (counts hook, sl st across 2 (3, 2, 3, 4) sts at beg
balls in Canary 00221 (CC3) at first dc now and throughout), dc into of rnd, 47 (50, 53, 54, 56) dc, sl st across 3
each ch to end, sl st to 1 ch joining in MC (5, 5, 6, 7) sts, 47 (50, 53, 54, 56) dc.
for next rnd. Set aside and work sleeves to armhole
About the yarn
Rnd 2: Using MC, 4 ch, (counts as dtr) point before joining for yoke.
Aran; 85m per 50g ball; 100% wool work 1 dtr into BLO to end, sl st to top of
4 ch to close rnd. Sleeves
Tension Rnd 3: 1 ch, 1 dc into BLO, to end, sl st to 1 Using CC1, chain 25 (25, 30, 30, 35), sl st to
ch to close rnd. first ch to close rnd.
16.5 sts x 16 rnds = 10cm measured over dc
Main Body Cont as given for body from ** to ***.

Hook used The body of the garment is worked in dc Continue in MC only working in a spiral
5mm throughout working through both loops of working inc at either side of the marker on
stitch from now on. next and foll 3rd (3rd, 5th, 4th, 6th) row 5 (6,
Sizing PM at beg of rnd and move up at end of 4, 6, 5) times more. 37 (39, 40, 44, 47) sts
every rnd, work the first dc of next rnd Cont straight until work measures 22 (26,
2/3 (4/5, 6/7, 8/9, 9/10) yrs into the top of the 1 dc at beg of rnd so 30, 32, 36) cm finishing at the marker point.
Actual chest size 62 (66.5, 69.5, 72.5, you cont working in a spiral moving up the Sleeves Set Up Rnd: Sl st 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) sts,
75.5) cm with approximately 5-9cm ease marker on every rnd. 33 (34, 35, 38, 40) dc.

Kids
Yoke
Using MC, join in yarn at body, PM, 47 (50,
Collar
Rnd 1: Using MC, 4 ch (counts as first dtr)
Schematic
53, 54, 56) dc, of set up row, 33 (34, 35, 38, one dtr into back of each st to end. Sl st
40) dc across set up row of first sleeve, dc to top of 4 ch to close rnd.
across 47 (50, 53, 54, 56) sts of second side Rnd 2: Using CC1, 2 ch, 1 dc into back
40 (43.5, 46, 50, 53.5) cm
of body, 33 (34, 35, 38, 40) dc across set up of each st to end. Sl st to beg of rnd.
row of second sleeve. 160 (168, 176, 184, Fasten off.
192) sts
Moving up the marker on every rnd work Making up
0 (1, 1, 2, 3) rnds in MC, work the Fair Isle Sew the openings at underarms 62 (66.5, 69.5,
72.5, 75.5) cm
from chart B working dc2tog on rnds 6, 10, with mattress stitch. Weave in all
15 and 19 of the chart. 80 (84, 88, 92, 96) sts ends. Lightly steam under a damp 22 (26, 30, 32, 36) cm
Next Rnd: *Using MC, 5 dc, dc2tog; rep cloth to even out the fabric.
from * 11 (11, 12, 12, 13) times, 3 (7, 4, 4,
2/3 (4/5, 6/7, 8/9, 9/10) yrs
8, 1) dc. 69 (73, 76, 80, 83) sts
Work 0 (1, 2, 3, 3) rnds in MC.
Dala Horse Cushion Start crocheting

Legs (make 4)
Chart A Designed by Alison Holloway With MC, chain 15.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, dc
9 across. Turn. 14 sts
Aran 5mm
8 Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st now
9 7 MC and throughout), dc across. Turn.
8 6 CC1 ★ Beginner friendly Rows 3-19: As Row 2.
7 5 MCCC2 Fasten off first or 3rd leg. Do not fasten off
6 4 CC1
CC3 2nd or 4th leg, instead, continue to body.
5 3 CC2
Yarn used
4 2 CC3 Sublime Evie
3 1
Body (make 2)
4 balls in Haze 512 (MC) Continuing from leg 2 (or 4).
5 4 3 2 12
1 ball each in Cleo 556 (CC1), Neptune 557 Row 20: 1 ch, 14 dc, 26 ch, 1 dc in first st
1
(CC2), Ochre 513 (CC3) of leg 1 (or 3), 13 dc across leg 1 (or 3).
5 4 3 2 1
Chart B 23 Turn. 28 sts
22 About the yarn Row 21: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. 54 sts
23 21 Rows 22-54: As Row 21.
Aran; 115m per 50g ball; 94% cotton,
22 20
6% nylon Row 55: 1 ch, 17 dc. Turn. 17 sts
21 19
Rows 56-59: As Row 55.
20 18
19 17 Tension Row 60: 1 ch, 17 dc, 15 ch. Turn.
18 16 Row 61: Starting in 2nd chain from hook,
17 15 Tension is not critical but stitches should dc across. Turn. 31 sts
16 14 be tight to avoid stuffing showing through Row 62: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
15 13 Rows 63-83: As Row 62. Turn.
14 12 Hook used Row 84: 1 ch, 7 dc. Turn. 7 sts
13 11 Rows 85-90: As Row 84.
12 10 5mm
Fasten off and break yarn for first body
11 9
only, fasten off but leave the yarn attached
10 8 Other supplies
9 7 (for joining later) for 2nd body.
8 6 polyester toy stuffing
7 5 tapestry needle Saddle Mandala
6 4 2 black safety eyes, 15mm Rnd 1: With CC1 and working into magic
5 3 ring, 3 ch (counts as 1 tr now and
4 2 throughout), 11 tr, sl st to top of beg 3 ch.
3 1 12 tr
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 12
Rnd 2: 4 ch (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch), [1 tr, 1 ch]
1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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11 times, sl st to 3rd of beg 4 ch. before 18th September
Change to CC2. 2017.
Rnd 3: 1 ch (counts as first dc now and
throughout), [2 dc in 1ch-sp, 1 dc] 11 times,
2 dc in 1ch-sp, sl st to beg 1 ch. 36 dc
Rnd 4: [3 ch, 1 tr] in first st, 2 tr in next st, 4
ch, miss 4 dc, *[2 tr in next st] twice, 4 ch,
miss 4 dc; rep from * around, sl st to top of
beg 3 ch. 24 tr
Rnd 5: 2 ch (counts as 1 htr now and
throughout), 3 htr, 6 htr into 4ch-sp, [4 htr,
6 htr into 4ch-sp] 5 times, sl st to top of beg
2 ch. 60 htr
Rnd 6: 8 ch (counts as 1 tr, 5 ch), miss 4 sts,
[1 tr, 5 ch, miss 4 sts] 11 times, sl st to 3rd
of beg 8 ch. 12 tr
Change to CC1.
Rnd 7: 1 ch, 6 dc into 5ch-sp, [1 htr, 6 htr into
5ch-sp, 1 tr, 6 tr into 5ch-sp, 1 dc, 6 dc into
5ch-sp] 3 times, 1 htr, 6 htr into 5ch-sp, 1 tr,
6 tr into 5ch-sp, sl st to beg 1 ch. 84 sts
Change to CC3.
Rnd 8: [2 ch, 1 htr] in first st, [6 htr, 2 htr in
next st] 11 times, 6 htr, sl st to top of beg 2
ch. 96 sts
Rnd 9: 1 ch (does not count as a stitch), [1 dc,
1 htr, 1 tr, 2 dtr in next st, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc,
1 sl st] 12 times, sl st to first dc. 108 sts
Fasten off.
Finishing
Fix black safety eyes, one on each side of
the head, approximately 12 stitches from
the back of the head and 7 rows down from
the top.
Using the yarn still attached to the 2nd
body, join both sides by placing both bodies Cont to join the two bodies, stuffing as you On the neck, make 6 lengths, starting below
together and dc through both thicknesses go. Fasten off. the ear and finishing level with the bridle,
around the head, down the front, under each 20-30 chs long.
the body and up the 2nd leg to the corner Place the saddle mandala over the back of
with the back. Put the loop on hold and the horse. With CC3, sew around the edge For the tail, make 7 lengths, starting at the
complete the head details. to hold in place. right-hand corner of the body, each 25-35
chs long.
With CC3, surface sl st the bridle details The tail and mane are worked randomly in
by working vertically around the head CC1, CC2 and CC3.
approximately 9 sts in from the nose. Row 1: Join desired colour to spot Special stitches
Fasten off. Working across the 12th row indicated below (also use photo as a Surface sl st: Make a slip knot, hold
(counting from the bottom of the head), guide) with a sl st, ch as indicated the slip knot and working yarn at the
surface sl st from the vertical sl st line just below. Turn. back of your work, insert hook from the
made across to the back of the head of Row 2: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, front and place slip-knot loop on hook,
pull a loop through leaving the knot at
the first body and then across the head of dc across.
the back, *insert hook through the next
other body. On the top of the head, make 7 lengths,
stitch, yrh, pull through piece and st on
starting at the ear and working toward the hook; rep from * across
Stuff the legs and lower body. nose, each 15-18 chs long.

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Menagerie for the first time. came to me after lots of chats with
#edsanimals fans about how many
When you book a TOFT party you people they had taught to crochet
know you’ll be learning the skills from after sharing their makes with others
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TOFT talk
“Crochet is
at work, in the playground or just
over a glass of wine at a neighbour’s
barbecue. Crochet is a very social
craft, and I love the atmosphere we
can create here at HQ when we bring
a very social
people together to share in learning
to crochet. craft, and
The TOFT workshop at home
At TOFT parties, we aim to recreate the
I love the
inspiring atmosphere of HQ and pass
on our skills to others in a hassle-free
atmosphere
and fun evening. You will have the
chance to hone your skills and take
we can create
the advice from an expert on the
stitches, colours, stuffing and even the here at HQ”
sewing up and embroidering of eyes
and nostril details. Our national TOFT
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Scarf
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Scarf
TRIANGLE MESH
SCARF
This quick and easy scarf is inspired by modern
geometric patterns – it’s simple to customise to
make it perfectly snuggly for you
Designed by Eat Sleep Hook Crochet
Start crocheting from * across, ending final rep
DK 4mm at **. Turn.
Scarf Row 7: 4 ch, *3 dtr, [2 ch, miss 2 st, dtr in
★ Beginner friendly Using MC, chain 67. next st] 5 times, 2 ch, dtr in next dtr; rep
Row 1: 1 dtr in 4th ch from hook. 1 dtr in from * across. Turn.
next 2 ch, *[2 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 dtr in next Rows 2 to 7 form triangle mesh pattern.
Yarn used
st] 6 times, 1 dtr in next 3 ch; rep from * Repeat rows 2 to 7 until you reach the
Cygnet Superwash DK across. Turn. desired length, ending with a Row 6.
8 balls in 2153 navy (MC), 1 ball 2155 Row 2: 6 ch (counts as first dtr and 2 ch Alternatively use chart. Black squares equal
gold (CC) here and throughout), 1 dtr in next dtr, 1 solid mesh (4 dtr) and white squares
*[2 ch, 1 dtr in next dtr] 4 times, 2 dtr in equal 1 open mesh (2 ch-sp).
About the yarn next ch-sp, 4 dtr**, 2 ch, 1 dtr in next
DK; 104m per 50g ball; 100% wool
dtr; rep from * across, ending final rep at Border
**. Turn. Row 1: Join yellow to right-hand corner of
Row 3: 4 ch (counts as first dtr here and short edge of scarf with sl st, 1 ch, [1 dc
Tension throughout), *6 dtr, 2 dtr in next ch-sp, into the top of each dtr and 2 dc into 2ch-
One pattern repeat (6 rows) 1 dtr in next st, [2 ch, 1 dtr in next dtr] 4 sps] across to last 2ch-sp, 1 dc in 2ch-sp,
measures 9.5cm times; rep from * across. Turn. 1 dc in next dtr. Turn.
Row 4: 6 ch, 1 dtr in next dtr, *[2 ch, 1 dtr Row 2: 2 ch, tr3tog over first 3 sts,
Hooks used in next dtr] twice, 2 dtr in next ch-sp, 10 *3 ch, tr3tog over next 3 sts; rep from
dtr**, 2 ch, 1 dtr in next dtr; rep from * * to end. Turn.
4mm across, ending final rep at **. Turn. Row 3: 1 ch, [2dc, 3 ch, 2 dc] in each 3ch-
Row 5: 4 ch, *12 dtr, 2 dtr in next ch-sp, sp across to end.
Sizing 1dtr in next st, [2 ch, 1 dtr in next dtr] Fasten off and weave in ends.
35.5cm wide x 211cm long twice; rep from * across. Turn. Repeat Border for other end of scarf
Row 6: 6 ch, 1 dtr in next dtr, *2 dtr in ch- working in exactly the same way.
sp, 16 dtr**, 2 ch, 1 dtr in next dtr; rep Pin out and block to measurements given.
Chart
21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
= open mesh = solid block 2 2
1 1
21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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THE ONE TO SWATCH:
B E S T E V E R
COLOURWORK
Brenda K.B. Anderson
Crochet colourwork The only time this ever proves to be a

– sometimes friend, problem is when it comes to crochet Extended double
colourwork. Even in best conditions, working
sometimes foe. in the round so that you’re always on the crochet (edc)
right side, you’ll find you have a directional 1 Insert hook into next st, yrh and pull up
However, Brenda K.B. slant to your design – and don’t even start us loop – standard for starting a dc st.
Anderson teaches on working in rows.
2 Now yrh and pull through just one
us her foolproof So the question is, how can we tidy up loop – this extra loop gives the space you’ll
this technique to make for perfectly crisp work into with the split st, so identifying it
trick for getting the colourwork? While sometimes working in now is key!
cleanest, most defined BLO for colourwork sections is enough (see
Jacinta Bowie’s Scandi Baby Jumper on 3 Yrh and pull through two loops –
colourwork ever! page 26), this new-to-us technique used by finishing off a dc as normal.
Brenda in her design this issue is an even
more ingenious solution.
T
ry to imagine how you build a brick wall Split extended double
row on row – you’ll notice a definite She does it using a stitch called a ‘split
parallel to how crochet is worked. The extended double crochet’ – and we promise, crochet (sedc)
stitches sit slightly to the left (or right it’s not as complicated as it sounds. First up, Now onto the colourwork section. An sedc
if you’re left-handed!) of the stitch on the let’s tackle an extended double crochet, as is exactly like a regular edc stitch, except
previous row as you work into the top of it. you’ll need a row of this as a base to be able that you are inserting your hook into a
to work a split row for your colourwork. different part of the stitch (the loop you
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How to…
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
identified earlier which is a little further hook when we make a split edc st) and the
down within the post of the stitch). second of these remaining 2 loops creates
When you make an extended double crochet the hat on top of the stitch (where we
stitch, there are three separate parts of the normally work into).
stitch: there are two vertically oriented chains
that together make up the post of the stitch, Make sure that your hook goes into the
and then one horizontal chain across the top middle of the specified loop, and not just
(you may call this the ‘hat’). next to it (which is very easy to do).
10
Usually we work under that horizontal top When working with two colours, remember
of the stitch (the ‘hat’), however, in order to you can carry the unused colour along the
make a split stitch, we need to insert the hook back of the yarn.
Turn over to try

into the middle of the second vertical chain.
Do this by wrapping the unused colour to
In other words: as you make an edc stitch
you will insert your hook 4 , yrh and pull
the front of the work before the final yrh
and pulling through the rem loops on the Brenda’s hat
up a loop 5 , you then yrh a second time
and pull through just one loop (this loop
hook. 7 8
and mitt set!
creates the bottom of the 2 vertical chains) When changing colour, use the next
6 , then we yrh again and pull through both colour as the final yrh and pull through of
remaining loops on hook - the first of these the sedc 9 and continue to work the next
remaining 2 loops creates another vertical st as set. 10
chain (This is where we need to insert the
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Hat and mittens
This set is named

after the Norse
goddess of love and
beauty, who cries
tears of red gold
and rides around on
a chariot pulled by
two cats – how cool
is that?
Brenda K B Anderson
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Hat and mittens
FREYJA HAT
& MITTENS
Put Brenda’s colourwork technique to the test for
this hat and mittens set and get set for autumn!
Other supplies
4-ply 2.75mm, 3.25mm make the 2 ch as normal, then yrh with
stitch markers new colour and pull up loop. Carry colour
tapestry needle
★★ Test your skills 10cm-wide cardboard (for making pompom)
not in use along the top edge of work
and crochet around it (encasing it) as you
work. As you work make sure that the yarn
Yarn used Sizing you are carrying does not constrict your
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply stitches. Every few stitches after a colour
Mittens: 19.5cm around hand not including
2 balls in Blueberry Bonbon 365 (MC), change, pull on the end of the carried yarn,
thumb, 25cm long including cuff,
1 ball each in Butterscotch 240 (CC1), so that you know it is not too loose, then
cuff measures 16.25cm around and
Milk Bottle 010 (CC2) pull on the fabric so that you know it is
7.5cm long.
not too tight. When you need to change
Hat: Ribbing circumference measures
colours drop the working yarn and pick up
About the yarn 45cm, body of hat measures 52.5cm, and
the yarn you have been carrying along. If
hat measures 26cm from top to bottom
4-ply; 400m per 100g ball; you always drop the MC to the back and
including ribbing
75% wool, 25% nylon the CC to the front, you can avoid tangling
your yarn. When working from chart you
Tension Note: Turning chs do not count as a stitch will always read a chart from right to left if
when working the ribbing, but they do you crochet right handed (or left to right if
Mittens: 23 sts x 20 rounds = 10cm
count as a stitch when working the body you crochet left handed).
measured over edc worked in the
of the mitten.
round using smaller hook
Special abbreviations
Hat: 21 sts x 19 rounds = 10cm sedc: See pages 20-21
Colourwork
measured over edc worked in the round BLO: back loop only
When working from colour chart, beg 2
using larger hook Edc – extended double crochet:
ch counts as first sedc of round. On stitch
Insert hook into next st, yrh and pull up
before colour change, work last yrh with
Hooks used new colour. At the end of each round,
loop, yrh and pull through just one loop,
yrh and pull through two loops
2.75mm always change to the same colour as the Esc2tog – extended double crochet
3.25mm beg 2 ch. This allows you to make the sl st two stitches together: This is worked
If you don’t have these hook sizes, join with same colour as beg 2 ch. If the over the next 2 stitches, and decreases
you can try to achieve the tension stated first st of next round is a different colour, your stitch count by 1 stitch. Insert hook
above with a size up or down after you have made the sl st join, yrh with into next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh
new colour and 1 ch, pull on tail from old and pull through just one loop, insert
hook into following st, yrh and pull up
colour to tighten loop of old colour until
loop, yrh and pull through just one loop,
it disappears. If the second st of round
yrh and pull through all three loops
is a different colour than the beg 2 ch,

Hat and mittens
tapestry needle and yarn tail, sew top of

mitten closed using whip st.
Thumb
Join in first missed st. 17 edc, 1edc into
side edge of stitch where thumb meets
hand, 1edc into each if the 3 chs of hand
made in round 16, 1edc into side edge of
where thumb meets hand. 22 sts
Next Rnd: 17 edc, edc2tog, 1 edc,
edc2tog. 20 sts
Next 9 rnds: Edc around. 20 sts
Next Rnd: Edc2tog 10 times, fasten off
leaving long tail.
Using yarn needle, weave yarn tail through
the front loop of each of the remaining 10
sts and pull tight to close the top of thumb.
Using yarn needle and beginning yarn tail
for thumb, sew closed any small holes
Rnd 6: 2 ch, 26 edc, 3 edc in next st, 20 where thumb meets hand.
Mittens edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 50 sts Weave in ends, block.
Rnd 7: As Rnd 3.
Start crocheting Rnd 8: 2 ch, 27 edc, 3 edc in next st, 21 LEFT HAND
edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 52 sts Work cuff same as for Right Hand.
RIGHT MITTEN Rnd 9: As Rnd 3.
Cuff Rnd 10: 2 ch, 28 edc, 3 edc in next st, 22 Body of Mitten
With MC chain 21. edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 54 sts 1 ch (does not count), 44 edc around, sl st
Row 1: Beginning with the second ch from Rnd 11: As Rnd 3. into first edc to join.
hook and working into the bottom of the Rnd 12: 2 ch, 29 edc, 3 edc in next st, 23 Rnd 2: 2 ch (counts as first edc now and
chain, 1 htr into each st across. 20 sts edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 56 sts throughout) 18 edc, 3 edc next st, 24 edc,
Rows 2-30: 1 ch (turning chain does not Rnd 13: As Rnd 3. sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 46 sts
count as a stitch when making ribbing), Rnd 14: 2 ch, 30 edc, 3 edc in next st, 24 Rnd 3: 2 ch, edc around, sl st in top of beg
turn, htr blo across. 20 sts edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 58 sts 2 ch to join.
1 ch, turn as if to work another row, place Rnd 15: As Rnd 3. Rnd 4: 2 ch, 19 edc, 3 edc in next st, 25
last row worked in front of foundation ch. Rnd 16: 2 ch, 23 edc, miss next 17 edc (for edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 48 sts
Sl st tog through back loops of each layer. thumb), ch 3, 17 edc, sl st in top of beg 2 Rnd 5: As Rnd 3.
20 sl sts across ch to join. 44 sts not including thumb. Rnd 6: 2 ch, 20 edc, 3 edc in next st, 26
Do not fasten off. Rnd 17: 2 ch, edc around, sl st in top of edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 50 sts
Leave sl st seam on outside (this will beg 2 ch to join. 44 sts Rnd 7: As Rnd 3.
remain on the RS of work). Rotate in order Rnds 18-32: Work next 15 rounds from Rnd 8: 2 ch, 21 edc, 3 edc in next st, 27
to begin working along row ends. Chart B in sedc stitch pattern. edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 52 sts
Rnd 33: 2 ch, edc around, sl st in top of Rnd 9: As Rnd 3.
Body of Mitten beg 2 ch to join. 44 sts Rnd 10: 2 ch, 22 edc, 3 edc in next st, 28
Using stitch markers, divide top edge of edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 54 sts
ribbing into 4 equal sections. Decrease for top of mitten Rnd 11: As Rnd 3.
Rnd 1: 1 ch (does not count but in future Rnd 34: 2 ch [edc2tog, 17 edc, edc2tog] Rnd 12: 2 ch, 23 edc, 3 edc in next st, 29
rounds of mitten beginning ch will count), twice, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 40 sts edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 56 sts
work 11 edc into the each section for a Rnd 35: 2 ch, [edc2tog, 15 edc, edc2tog] Rnd 13: As Rnd 3.
total of 44 edc around, sl st into first edc twice, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 36 sts Rnd 14: 2 ch, 24 edc, 3 edc in next st, 30
to join. Rnd 36: 2 ch, [edc2tog, 13 edc, edc2tog] edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 58 sts
Rnd 2: 2 ch (counts as first edc now and twice, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 32 sts Rnd 15: As Rnd 3.
throughout) 24 edc, 3 edc next st, 18 edc, Rnd 37: 2 ch, [edc2tog, edc2tog, 7 edc, Rnd 16: 2 ch, 17 edc, miss next 17 edc (for
sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 46 sts edc2tog, edc2tog] twice, sl st in top of beg thumb), ch 3, 23 edc, sl st in top of beg 2
Rnd 3: 2 ch, edc around, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 20 sts ch to join. 44 sts not including thumb
2 ch to join. Rnd 38: 2 ch (counts) [edc2tog, edc2tog, 3
Rnd 4: 2 ch, 25 edc, 3 edc in next st, 19 edc, edc2tog, edc2tog] twice, sl st in top Beginning with Rnd 17, work as for
edc, sl st in top of beg 2 ch to join. 48 sts of beg 2 ch to join. 12 sts Right Mitten.
Rnd 5: As Rnd 3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using

Hat and mittens
Hat
Start crocheting
Ribbing
With MC and smaller hook, chain 11.
Row 1: Beginning with the second ch from
hook and working into the bottom of the
chain, 1 htr into each st across. 10 sts
Rows 2-78: 1 ch (turning chain does not
count as a stitch when making ribbing),
turn, htr blo across. 10 sts
1 ch, turn as if to work another row, place
last row worked in front of foundation ch.
Sl st tog through back loops of each layer.
10 sl sts across
Do not fasten off.
Leave sl st seam on outside (this will
remain on the RS of work). Rotate in order
to begin working along row ends. Change to smaller hook. tails from one of the centres. Use scissors
Rnd 14: Edc2tog 20 times. to cut all of the loops of the pompom,
Body of Hat Rnd 15: Edc2tog 10 times. being careful not to cut either of the two
Using stitch markers, divide top edge of longer strands that were used to tie the
ribbing into 4 equal sections. Cut yarn, using tapestry needle, run yarn pompom together. Fluff pompom and trim
Rnd 1: 1 ch (does not count but in future tail through remaining 10 sts and pull ends into a 7.5 cm ball. Using yarn needle
rounds of hat beginning ch will count), tight to close the top of hat. Weave in and long strands of CC2, attach pompom
work 28 edc into the first section, 28 edc ends. Block. to top of hat.
into the 2nd section, 27 edc into the 3rd
section and 28 edc into the 4th section
for a total of 110 edc around, sl st into
Pompom
Cut two pieces of CC2 to 40cm and set
Chart 1
first edc to join. aside. Wrap yarn loosely around piece of
cardboard about 500 times. Tie the centre
Change to larger hook of the loops in a tight knot on each side
Work 2 rounds of edc of the cardboard. Carefully remove loops
Work next 5 rounds from chart A in sedc. from cardboard and tie the two centres
MC
Work one round of sedc in MC. together in a very tight knot using yarn
MC CC1
Work next 15 rounds of sedc following
chart B. MC CC2
Work one round of sedc in MC. Chart 2 CC1
Work next 5 rounds of sedc following chart A. CC1 CC2
Work one round of sedc in MC.
Hat will be worked in MC from now on. CC2
Dec for top of hat:

Rnd 1: [9 edc, edc2tog] 10 times. 100 sts
Rnd 2: Edc around.
Rnd 4: Edc around.
Rnd 6: Edc around.
Rnd 8: Edc around.
Rnd 10: Edc around.
Rnd 12: Edc around.
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V in ta ge
sweethearts
chet-along
cro Sandra Paul
We’ve got two new blocks to try this month to make

up the next instalment of your blanket!
www.cherryheart.co.uk
S
ay hello to Granny Betty and Granny ch, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into next
Marion – two new blocks to add into 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, miss
the Vintage Sweethearts fold. We love V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss
seeing your blocks, so keep on sharing V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in
on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 12 V-sts
Section Four Motifs Fasten off. Join 4th colour to next 2ch-sp.
In this fourth section there are a total of
10 square motifs to be made using five Rnd 4: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp,
patterns. Refer to the table below which *[1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp]
shows you the colour breakdowns for twice, 1 ch, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st]
each motif and the quantity of each that into next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, [1
you need to make. ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp]
twice, 1 ch, miss V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-
Remember to keep checking that sp, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join.
the squares are coming out to the Granny Jean 16 V-sts
correct gauge. With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into
first ch to form a loop. Fasten off. Join 5th colour to next 2ch-sp.
Rnd 1: Working into loop, 5 ch (counts as Rnd 5: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp,
1 tr, 2 ch here and throughout), [V-st, 2 *[1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp]
ch] 3 times, 1 tr, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of beg across to corner 2ch-sp, 1 ch, miss V-st,
5 ch to join. 4 V-sts [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into corner 2ch-sp; rep
from * twice, [1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into
Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to next 2ch-sp. next 1ch-sp] across to corner 2ch-sp, 1
ch, miss V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch,
Rnd 2: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 20 V-sts
*1 ch, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into
next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, Fasten off. Join 6th colour to next ch-sp.
miss V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st
in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 8 V-sts Rnd 6: As Rnd 5. 24 V-sts
Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to next 2ch-sp. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Rnd 3: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp,

*1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp, 1
CN18 P40 CAL.indd 40 18/07/2017 16:42

Crochet-along
(counts as 1 tr and 2 ch), V-st in same
beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [V-st in next 1 ch sp,
1 ch] 3 times, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] in 2ch- DK 4mm
sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, [V-st in next
1ch-sp, 1 ch] 3 times, 1 tr in first 2ch-sp, Yarn used
1 ch, sl st into 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. Scheepjes Merino Soft
20 V-sts 4 balls in Michelangelo (grey) - 603
3 balls in Giotto (Grey Blue) - 613
Rnd 8: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 1 tr in 4 balls in Magritte (Pale Aqua) - 614
same beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [V-st in 1ch-sp 2 balls in Soutine (Aqua) - 615
of next V-st, 1 ch] across to corner 2ch- 3 balls in Botticelli (Mint) - 628
sp [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp; rep from * 3 balls in Constable (Lime) - 629
Granny Flora twice, 1 ch, [V-st in 1ch-sp of next V-st, 3 balls in Lautrec (Jade) - 630
In issues 15 and 16, Flora had a small 1 ch] 5 times, sl st into 3rd of beg 5 ch 3 balls in Matisse (pink) - 635
mistake – please use this pattern for to join. 48 tr 2 balls in Monet (mauve) - 639
future reference. 3 balls in Warhol (yellow) - 640
Fasten off. Weave in ends. 3 balls in Caravaggio (Peach) - 642
With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into 4 balls in Titian (Soft Pink) - 647
first ch to form a loop.
Scheepjes Colour Crafter
Rnd 1: Working into loop, 2 ch, 1 tr 2 balls in Den Bosch (pink) - 1241
(counts as first 2trcl), [2 ch, 2tr-cl] 7 2 balls in Sittard (light pink) - 1130
times, 2 ch, sl st in top of first cl to join. 2 balls in Lelystad (peach) - 1026,
8 clusters 2 balls in Urk (pale blue) - 1034
Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to next 2ch-sp. 1 ball in Den Helder (aqua) - 1068
2 balls in Dokkum (denim blue) - 1302
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, 1 dc] in 1 ball in Almelo (pastel green) - 1316
each 2ch-sp around, sl st in first dc to 1 ball in Nijmegen (olive) - 1712
join. 8 petals 1 ball in Ameland (jade) 1725
Fasten off. Join 3rd colour between any or Alphen (petrol) 1722
two petals. 2 balls in Heerenveen (grey) - 1203
Granny Florrie 1 ball in Leerdam (yellow) - 1263
Rnd 3: 1 ch, 1 dc in same sp as join, [3 With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into 1 ball in Hoorn (purple) - 1067
ch, miss 1 petal, 1 dc between petals] 7 first ch to form a loop.
times, 3 ch, miss 1 petal, sl st in first dc About the yarn
to join. 8 loops Rnd 1: Working into loop, 2 ch, 1
tr (counts as first 2trcl now and Merino Soft: DK; 105m per 50g ball;
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 5 tr, 1 ch, 1 dc] in throughout), [2 ch, 2trcl] 7 times, 2 ch, 25% microfibre, 50% wool, 25% acrylic
each 3ch-sp around, sl st in first dc to sl st in top of first cl to join. 8 clusters Colour Crafter: DK; 300m per 100g
join. 8 petals ball; 100% acrylic
Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to next 2ch-sp.
Fasten off. Join 4th colour between any Hook used
two petals. Rnd 2: [2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 2trcl] in same beg
4mm
2ch-sp, 1 ch, *[2trcl, 1 ch, 2trcl] in next
Rnd 5: 1 ch, 1 dc in same sp as join, [5 2ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from * 6 times, sl st to
Sizing
ch, miss 1 petal, 1 dc between petals] 7 top of first cl to join. 16 clusters
times, 5 ch, miss 1 petal, sl st in first dc Approximately 158x112cm
to join. 8 loops Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to next 1ch-sp.
Special stitches
Rnd 6: Sl st into next 5ch-sp, 3 ch (counts Rnd 3: 2 ch, 2trcl (counts as first 3trcl), 2
V-st: [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into same ch-sp
as first tr), [2 dtr, 2 ch, 2 dtr, 1 tr] in same ch, *3trcl in next 1ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from
2 treble cluster (2trcl): [Yrh, insert
beg 5ch-sp, 1 ch, *[2 tr, 1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr, * around, sl st to top of first cl to join.
hook in ch-sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw
2 tr] in next 5ch-sp, 1 ch, [1 tr, 2 dtr, 2 ch, 16 clusters
through 2 loops on hook] twice, yrh,
2 dtr, 1 tr] in next 5ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from *
draw through 3 remaining loops
twice, [2 tr, 1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr, 2 tr] in next Fasten off. Join 4th colour to next 2ch-sp.
3 treble cluster (3trcl): [Yrh, insert
5ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in top of beg 3 ch to
hook in ch-sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw
join. 48 sts Rnd 4: [6 ch (counts as 1 dtr, 2 ch), 2 dtr,
through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yrh,
1 tr] in same beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [2 tr,
draw through 4 remaining loops
Rnd 7: Sl st aross to first 2ch-sp, 5 ch 1 htr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 dc in next
CN18 P40 CAL.indd 41 18/07/2017 16:42

2ch-sp, 1 ch [1 htr, 2 tr] in next 2ch-sp,
1 ch, [1 tr, 2 dtr, 2 ch, 2 dtr, 1 tr] in next
2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, [2 tr, 1 Part 3 Part 2
htr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 dc in next
2ch-sp, 1 ch, [1 htr, 2 tr] in next 2ch-sp,
1 ch, [1 tr, 1 dtr] in beg 2ch-sp, sl st in
4th of beg 6 ch to join.
Fasten off. Join 5th colour to any 2ch-sp.

Part 3
Rnd 5: [5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch), 3 tr] in
same beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [3 tr in next
1ch-sp, 1 ch] 4 times, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in
next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, [3 tr
in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch] 4 times, 2 tr in beg
2ch-sp, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join.
Part 1
Part 4
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to next 1ch-sp.
Rnd 2: 4 ch, 1 tr in beg 1ch-sp [counts as

V-st now and throughout], [V-st in next
1ch-sp] 11 times, sl st in 3rd of beg 4 ch
twice, 1 ch, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next 2ch- to join. 12 V-sts
sp; rep from * twice, [1 ch, 3 tr in next
Granny Betty 1ch-sp] twice, 1 ch, 2 tr in beg sp, sl st Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to next 1ch-sp.
With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into into 3rd of beg 4 ch to join. 48 tr
first ch to form a loop. Rnd 3: 4 ch, 1 tr in beg sp, 1 ch, miss 2 tr,
Fasten off. Weave in ends. [V-st in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 2 tr] 11
Rnd 1: Working into loop, 5 ch (counts as times, sl st in 3rd of beg 4 ch to join.
1 tr, 2 ch now and throughout), [3 tr, 2 24 1ch-sps
ch] 3 times, 2 tr, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch
to join. 12 tr Fasten off. Join 4th colour to next 1ch-sp.
Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to next 2ch-sp. Rnd 4: 4 ch, 3 tr in beg 1ch-sp, *1 ch,
[miss next 1ch-sp, 3 dc in next 1ch-sp, 1
Rnd 2: 5 ch, 3 tr in beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [3 ch] twice, miss next 1ch-sp, [3 tr, 2 ch,
tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next 2ch-sp, rep from * 3 tr] in next 1ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1
twice, 1 ch, 2 tr in beg 2ch-sp, sl st in ch, [miss next 1ch-sp, 3 dc in next 1ch-
3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 24 tr sp, 1 ch] twice, miss 1ch-sp, 2 tr in beg
1ch-sp, sl st in 3rd of beg 4 ch to join.
Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to any
side 1ch-sp. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Granny Marion
Rnd 3: 5 ch, 3 tr in beg sp, *1 ch, 1 dc in With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into
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1ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, 1 dc in
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Jean 1
Lelystad 1026 Urk 1034 Den Bosch 1241 Hoorn 1067 Almelo 1316 Sittard 1130
Michelangelo 603 Warhol 640 Titian 647 Matisse 635

Flora 1 --- ---
Heerenveen 1203 Leerdam 1263 Sittard 1130 Den Bosch 1241
Monet 639 Caravaggio 642 Michelangelo 603 Magritte 614 Soutine 615
Florrie 1 ---
Hoorn 1067 Lelystad 1026 Heerenveen 1203 Urk 1034 Den Helder 1068
Matisse 635 Michelangelo 603 Magritte 614 Soutine 615 Botticelli 628
Florrie 1 ---
Den Bosch 1241 Heerenveen 1203 Urk 1034 Den Helder 1068 Almelo 1316
Matisse 635 Michelangelo 603 Monet 639

Betty 1 --- --- ---
Den Bosch 1241 Heerenveen 1203 Hoorn 1067
Michelangelo 603 Magritte 614 Caravaggio 642

Betty 1 --- --- ---
Heerenveen 1203 Urk 1034 Lelystad 1026
Giotto 613 Titian 647 Constable 629

Betty 1 --- --- ---
Dokkum 1302 Sittard 1130 Nijmegen 1712
Giotto 613 Magritte 614 Michelangelo 603 Warhol 640

Marion 1 --- ---
Dokkum 1302 Urk 1034 Heerenveen 1203 Leerdam 1263
Lautrec 630
Botticelli 628 Magritte 614 Soutine 615
Marion 1 Ameland 1725 or --- ---
Almelo 1316 Urk 1034 Den Helder 1068
Alphen 1722
Magritte 614 Matisse 635 Warhol 640 Michelangelo 603

Marion 1 --- ---
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NORDIC STAR
CUSHION
This hygge-inspired cushion

uses bobble stitches to make
textured Nordic star motifs
Jo Nicolson
CN18 P46 BOBBLE STITCH CUSHION.indd 46 18/07/2017 11:34

xxx
dc, 1 bobble, 5 dc, 1 bobble,

Aran 4mm 4 dc. Turn.
Row 15: 1 ch, *5 dc, [1
★★ Adventurous bobble, 1 dc] 3 times, 1
bobble; rep from * once, 6
Yarn used dc. Turn.
Row 17: As Row 15.
Three Bears Yarn Affection Row 19: As Row 13.
7 balls in Pure White (A), 5 balls in Yellow Row 21: As Row 11.
Sunglow (B), 3 balls in Duck Egg (C) Row 23: As Row 7.
Available from www.threebearsyarn.co.uk Row 25: As Row 7.
Row 27: As Row 5.
About the yarn Row 29: As Row 3.
Aran; 85m per 50g ball; 100% cotton Row 31: As Row 2.
Tension Plain Square (make 4)

With C, chain 32.
16 sts x 17 rows = 10cm measured over dc Row 1: Starting in 2nd chain
from hook, dc across. Turn. 31 dc Making up
Hooks used Rows 2-31: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Arrange the nine front squares using photo
as a guide and sew together with ladder
4mm
Back Panel stitch. Weave in ends. Place the wrong sides
With A, chain 94. of front and back together and dc through
Other supplies Row 1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, dc both thicknesses along three edges to seam.
50cm cushion inner pad across. Turn. 93 dc Insert cushion, then continue across last
tapestry needle Rows 2-93: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. edge, sl st in first dc to join.
Sizing
50cm square
Chart
Start crocheting O O
Bobble square (make 5) O O O O

With B, chain 32.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, dc O O O O
across. Turn. 31 dc
Row 2: 1 ch (counts as first dc now and O O O O
throughout), dc across. Turn.
O O O O O O O O O O O O
Row 3: 1 ch, [9 dc, 1 bobble] twice, 10 dc. Turn.
Row 4 & all even rows: As Row 2. O O O O O O
Row 5: 1 ch, 9 dc, 1 bobble, 1 dc, 1
bobble, 5 dc, 1 bobble, 1 dc, 1 bobble, O O O O O O O O
10 dc. Turn.
Row 7: 1 ch, 9 dc, 1 bobble, 3 dc, 1 bobble, O O O O O O O O
1 dc, 1 bobble, 3 dc, 1 bobble, 10 dc. Turn.
O O O O O O
Row 9: As Row 7.
Row 11: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 bobble] 4 times, *3
O O O O O O O O O O O O
dc, 1 bobble, [1 dc, 1 bobble] 3 times; rep
from * once, 2 dc. Turn. O O O O
Row 13: 1 ch, 3 dc, 1 bobble, 5 dc, 1
bobble, 3 dc, 1 bobble, 1 dc, 1 bobble, 3 O O O O
Special abbreviations O O O O
Bobble: [Yrh, insert hook into st, yrh,
pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops] 5 times O O
into same st, yrh, draw through all 6
loops on hook
O Bobble stitch
CN18 P46 BOBBLE STITCH CUSHION.indd 47 18/07/2017 11:34

Pattern: JB367
Yarn: Marble Chunky
Monarch Mills
Clyde Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2NT
01274 565959
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CN18.P48.indd 48 18/07/2017 12:03

New-season
STYLE
EDIT
With the UK’s favourite yarn brands
launching their collections for
autumn and winter, we’re giving
you the run-down of the best new
yarn you’ll be itching to add to your
stash, plus some exclusive patterns
to inspire your new-season wardrobe
CN18 P 49 NEW SEASON STYLE OPENER.indd 7 18/07/2017 14:46

New Season
STYLECRAFT
Tweedy
Stylecraft’s big new
launch this year is
Tweedy, an acrylic and
cotton blend in beautiful
heathered shades to
create a tweed effect.
We can just imagine
how much of this we’ll
be wearing in our
autumn wardrobes!
Head
Over
Heels
We love these
gorgeous new shades
of Stylecraft’s sock
yarn – perfect for
warm winter shawls
and cosy socks!
CN P50 STYLECRAFT.indd 50 18/07/2017 18:04

New Season
Krypton
CARDIGAN
Aran 4mm
★ ★ adventurous
Yarn used
Stylecraft Batik Elements DK
14 (16, 17, 19, 20) balls in Krypton 1933
About the yarn

DK; 138m per 50g ball; 80% acrylic,
20% wool
Tension
9 sts x 9 rows = 9cm over puff st
4 arches = 10cm; 11 rows = 8cm over
border pattern
Hook used
4mm
Other supplies
6 buttons
12 stitch markers
Sizing
To fit bust: 81-86 (91-97, 102-107,
112-117, 122-127) cm
Actual measurement 94 (106, 114,
126, 134) cm
Full length approximately: 60 (61.5,
Batik
63, 66, 67) cm
Sleeve length: 45 (46, 47, 47, 47) cm
Elements
This evolution of
Stylecraft’s popular
Batik yarn brings brilliant
new hues inspired by
the periodic table – why
not try this exclusive to
Crochet Now project on
for size? Look out for
Special stitches
new pastel shades of
Puff stitch (PS): [yrh, insert hook in ch-
Batik too such as Rose,
sp, yrh, pul] 4 times in same ch-sp, yrh,
Silver, Mint and Lupin.
draw through all 9 loops on hook

New Season
Start crocheting in first ch-sp, *1 ch, miss PS, 1 dc in next Fasten off.
ch-sp; rep from * to last PS, 1 ch, miss
Left Front PS, 1 dc in last st. Sleeves
Chain 48 (54, 58, 64, 68). Next Row: 2 ch, 1 PS in next ch-sp, *1 ch, Chain 58 (58, 62, 62, 62).
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc, miss next dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp; rep from Work as for Left Front to ***. 28 (28, 30, 30,
*1 ch, miss 1 ch, 1 dc; rep from * across. * to last dc, 1 htr in last dc. 22 (25, 27, 30, 30) PS
47 (53, 57, 63, 67) sts 32) PS Inc Row 1 (WS): 2 ch, 1 htr in same first st,
Row 2 (WS): 2 ch (counts as 1 htr now and Rep the last 2 rows 8 (8, 9, 9, 9) more times. 1 PS in next ch-sp, *1 ch, miss next dc, 1
throughout), 1 PS in next ch-sp, *1 ch, 14 (17, 18, 21, 23) PS PS in next ch-sp; rep from * to last dc, 2
miss next dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp; rep from Cont in patt without shaping until work htr in last dc.
* to last dc, 1 htr in last dc. 23 (26, 28, 31, measures same as Left Front at shape Inc Row 2: 1 ch, 1 dc in first st, 1 ch, 1 dc
33) PS shoulder, ending with Row 3 of patt (RS). in next htr, *1 ch, miss PS, 1 dc in next
Row 3 (RS): 1 ch (does not count as a st Fasten off. ch-sp; rep from * to last PS , 1 ch, miss
now and throughout), 1 dc, *1 ch, miss PS, 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in last st.
PS, 1 dc in next ch-sp; rep from * to last Shape shoulder Work 4 rows in patt without shaping. 30 (30,
PS, 1 ch, miss PS, 1 dc in last st. Next Row (WS): With WS of work facing, 32, 32, 32) PS
Rows 2 and 3 form the PS patt***. miss first 6 (8, 8, 10, 11) ch-sps, join yarn Rep last 6 rows 5 (6, 6, 4, 2) more times. 40
Cont in patt until work measures in next ch-sp with sl st, 2 ch, miss next (42, 44, 40, 36) PS
approximately 31.5 (31.5, 33, 34.5, 34.5) cm/ dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp, *1 ch, miss next
12½ (12½, 13, 13½, 13½]”, ending with Row dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp; rep from * to last 4TH & 5TH SIZES ONLY:
2 of patt (WS)**. dc, 1 htr in last dc. 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) PS Rep the 2 increase rows.
Next Row (RS): 1 ch, 1 dc, *1 ch, miss PS, Work 2 rows in patt without shaping. - (-, -,
Shape V-neck 1 dc in next ch-sp; rep from * to last PS. 42, 38) PS
Next Row (RS): 1 ch, 1 dc, *1 ch, miss PS, Fasten off. Rep 4 rows just worked - (-, -, -, 2, 5) more
1 dc in next ch-sp; rep from * to last 2 PS, times. - (-, -, -, 46, 48) PS
1 ch, miss next PS, 1 dc2tog worked in Back
next ch-sp and last st, missing last PS. Chain 96 (108, 116, 128, 136). ALL SIZES:
Next Row: 2 ch, 1 PS in next ch-sp, *1 ch, Work as for Left Front to ***. 47 (53, 57, 63, Cont in patt without shaping until sleeve
miss next dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp; rep from 67) PS measures approximately 36 (37, 38, 38, 38)
* to last dc, 1 htr in last dc. 22 (25, 27, 30, Cont in patt until work measures approximately cm / 14 (14½, 15, 15, 15)”, ending with Row
32) PS 50 (51.5, 53, 56, 57) cm / 19¾ (20¼, 21, 22, 3 of patt (RS). Fasten off.
Rep the last 2 rows 8 (8, 9, 9, 9) more times. 22½)”, ending with Row 3 of patt (RS).
14 (17, 18, 21, 23) PS Fasten off. Cuffs
Cont in patt without shaping until left front With RS facing, join yarn to first ch on
measures approx 50 (51.5, 53, 56, 57) cm / Shape shoulder underside of Sleeve foundation ch.
19¾ (20¼, 21, 22, 22½)”, ending with Row 3 Next Row (WS): With WS of work facing, Row 1 (RS): 1 ch, dc across to last 2 sts, 1
of patt (RS). miss first 6 (8, 8, 10, 11) ch-sps, join yarn (1, 0, 0, 0) dc2tog, 0 (0, 2, 2, 2) dc. 56 (56,
in next ch-sp with sl st, 3 ch (counts as 61, 61, 61) dc
Shape shoulder 1 tr), miss next dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp, [1 Row 2 (WS): 1 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, *3
Next Row (WS): 2 ch, 1 PS in next ch-sp, ch, miss next dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp] 32 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts; rep from * to last 2
[1 ch, miss next dc, 1 PS in next ch-sp] (34, 38, 40, 42) times, miss next dc, 1 tr in sts, 2 dc. 11 (11, 12, 12, 12) arches
6 (7, 8, 9, 10) times, miss next dc, 1 tr next ch-sp, turn. 33 (35, 39, 41, 43) PS Row 3 (RS): 1 ch, 1 dc, *miss 1 dc, 5 tr
in next ch-sp, leave rem sts unworked. Next Row (RS): 1 ch, miss first 2 sts, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1 dc; rep from
Turn. 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) PS in next ch-sp, *1 ch, miss PS, 1 dc in next * across.
Next Row: 1 ch, miss first 2 sts, 1 dc in ch-sp; rep from * to last PS. Row 4: 3 ch (counts as 1 htr and 1 ch),
next ch-sp, *1 ch, miss PS, 1 dc in next Fasten off. miss 1 tr, 3 dc, *3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 dc; rep
ch-sp; rep from * to last PS, 1 ch, miss Next Row (WS): With WS of work facing, from * to last 2 sts, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 htr.
PS, 1 dc in last st. miss first 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) ch-sps, join yarn in 10 (10, 11, 11, 11) arches
Fasten off. next ch-sp with sl st, 3 ch, miss next dc, Row 5: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr throughout
1 PS in next ch-sp, [1 ch, miss next dc, 1 unless otherwise indicated), 2 tr in 1ch-
Right Front PS in next ch-sp] 18 (18, 20, 20, 20) times, sp, miss 1 dc, 1 dc, *miss 1 dc, 5 tr in
Work as for Left Front to **. 23 (26, 28, 31, miss next dc, 1 tr in next ch-sp, turn. 19 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1 dc; rep from * to last
33) PS (19, 21, 21, 21) PS 1ch-sp, 2 tr in 1ch-sp, 1 tr in 2nd of 3 ch.
Next Row (RS): 1 ch, miss first 2 sts, 1 dc Row 6: 1 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, *3 dc,
Shape V-neck in next ch-sp, *1 ch, miss PS, 1 dc in next 3 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, 2
Next Row (RS): 1 ch, miss first 2 sts, 1 dc ch-sp; rep from * to last PS. dc. 11 (11, 12, 12, 12) arches

Row 7: 3 ch, 3 tr in 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1
dc, miss 1 dc, *5 tr in 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc,
1 dc, miss 1 dc; rep from * to last 3ch-
sp, 3 tr in 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1 tr.
Row 8: 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 2 dc, 3 ch, miss 3
sts, *3 dc, 3 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to
last 3 sts, 2 dc, leave last st unworked.
10 (10, 11, 11, 11) arches
Row 9: 1 ch, 1 dc, * miss 1 dc, 5 tr in 3ch-
sp, miss 1 dc, 1 dc; rep from * across.
Row 10: 3 ch, miss 1 tr, 3 dc, *3 ch, miss 3
sts, 3 dc; rep from * to last 2 sts, miss 1
tr, 1 tr. 9 (9, 10, 10, 10) arches
Row 11: 1 ch, miss first 2 sts, 1 dc, *miss
1 dc, 5 tr in 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1 dc; rep
from * to last 2 sts, leave last 2
sts unworked.
Row 12: 3 ch (counts as 1 htr, 1 ch), miss 1
tr, 3 dc, *3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 dc; rep from
* to last 2 sts, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 htr. 8 (8,
9, 9, 9) arches
Row 13: 3 ch, 2 tr in 1ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1
dc, *miss 1 dc, 5 tr in 3ch-sp, miss 1 dc, 1
dc; rep from * to 1ch-sp, 2 tr in 1ch-sp, 1
tr in 2nd of 3 ch.
Fasten off.
Making up
Weave in ends neatly. Sew up shoulder
seams. Measure 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) cm / 8
(8¼, 8¾, 9, 9½)” in down from shoulder seam
on back and front armhole edges and place
markers to indicate armholes. Place a marker
in centre of each sleeve top. Sew sleeves
into armholes between markers on front and
back, matching centre marker to shoulder
seam. Sew up side and sleeve seams. each dc row-end and 2 dc in each PS neck to next shoulder placing 1 dc in
row-end across to top of Lower Border, each dc and in each ch-sp.
Lower Border cont across border edge by placing 1 dc Line up Left and Right Front and pm on
With RS of work facing, join yarn to corner in each dc row-end and 3 dc in each tr Right Front directly opposite each marker
of Left Front on under side of foundation ch. row end. on Left Front.
Row 1 (RS): 1 ch, dc around bottom edge Rows 2-3: 1 ch, dc across band. Row 2 (create buttonholes): 1 ch, *dc
across Left Front, Back and Right Front to Fasten off. across to 1 st before next marker, 2 ch,
last 5 sts 1 (0, 1, 0, 1) dc2tog, 3 (5, 3, 5, 3) Place markers for 6 buttons: the first 1cm/ miss 2 dc; rep from * across to end of
dc. 191 (216, 231, 256, 271) dc ½” below the start of the V-neck shaping markers, dc to end.
Row 2 (WS): 1 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, and the next 1cm / ½” above the lower Row 3: 1 ch, dc across, placing 2 dc in
*3 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts; rep from * to last edge of the PS section, space the rem 4 each 2ch-sp.
2 sts, 2 dc. 38 (43, 46, 51, 54) arches markers evenly between. Fasten off.
Rep rows 3-6 as for Sleeve Cuffs and then
rows 3-5 once more. Right Front Buttonhole Band Finishing
Fasten off. and Neckband Sew up the gap between bands at the
Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn to lower left shoulder. Sew on buttons. Pin
Left Front Button Band edge of Right Front and dc evenly up the out cardigan to measurements given,
Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn to left Lower Border and Front Right edge to the stretching to open the lace pattern and
shoulder seam and dc evenly down shoulder seam in the same way as Left edging. Cover it with clean damp tea towels
the Left Front edge by placing 1 dc in Front Button Band, cont across the back and leave to dry.

New Season
SIRDAR
Supersize Style
It seems our free gift this issue is bang on-trend for
autumn/ winter as chunky cover-ups are going to
be big on the high street! Anticipating this demand,
Sirdar has launched two big and beautiful yarns
among its new season releases. Imagination is a
beautifully flecked chunky yarn, while Tundra is
a super-chunky alpaca blend yarn sure to keep
you snug all winter long. We can’t wait to get our
supersized hooks into this yarn!
Key Shape
The cross-over jacket is high
on our hit list when it comes
to our winter wardrobes. This
crochet design in Country Style
4-ply is a beauty.
CN P54 SIRDAR.indd 22 18/07/2017 15:58

New Season
ROWAN
Colours of
the Season:
Wine and
Cognac
Want to know the must-have
colour for your autumn and winter
wardrobe? Well, the Design Team
at Rowan has taken inspiration
straight from the catwalks for
capturing the spirit of the new
season. Rich red and burgundy
tones feature heavily across its
knitting and crochet designs in
Rowan Magazine 62, including
this gorgeous textural crocheted
jumper using Fine Lace
and Kidsilk Haze among other
crochet designs.
CN P55 ROWAN.indd 22 18/07/2017 16:09

New Season
DEBBIE
BLISS &
LOUISA
HARDING
Fibre Trend:
Mohair
Remember those mohair jumpers
you used to rock (no doubt) in the
80s? Well they’re back in a big
way – from catwalk to high street
shops to yarn. This year, there’s a
new wave of mohair yarn hitting
the market, all with the aim
of getting you wearing this
fibre once more.
Designer Yarns has launched two

new ones alone! Gigi is a super
soft mohair yarn from the C+B
team from Debbie Bliss, which
comes in gorgeous winter pastels
and brights, while Louisa Harding
Amitola Brushed is a new take
on a classic yarn with the same
stylish self-striping qualities.
That’s along with other mohair

marvels such as C+B Elektra and
Debbie Bliss Angel – we’re really
being spoilt for choice. The big
question is to whether mohair
makes for good crocheting, but
there’s only one way to find out –
get your hook into it!
CN P56 Style feature.indd 22 18/07/2017 15:18

New Season
CYGNET
New Season
Boho
The first launch for yarn brand
Cygnet for the new season is
a range of five new colours for
its popular Boho Spirit range.
Karma, Cosmic, Moonbeam,
Fantasia and Zen help to
round out the palette of this
beautiful colour changing yarn,
giving some suitably autumnal
options. While we’ve used this
for many a corner-to-corner
blanket, Cygnet has come up
with some gorgeous, simple
shawls for the range. You can
find this pattern at
www.cygnetyarns.com
or turn over for an exclusive
granny-stripe shawl
This Karma colourway
you’ll love to make.
contains some of autumn’s key
colours for your wardrobe!
CN P57 CYGNET.indd 57 18/07/2017 17:25

New Season
Zen Aran 5mm
SHAWL
★ Beginner friendly
Yarn used
Cygnet Boho Spirit
4 balls in Zen 6383
This simple granny stripe shawl is a great
About the yarn
on-the-go project that showcases the new DK; 240m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic
shades of Boho Spirit perfectly
Tension
8 3tr groups x 9.5 rows = 10cm measured
over granny stripe patt
Hook used
5mm
Sizing
150x75cm
Start crocheting
Chain 4, join with sl st in first ch to make ring.

Rnd 1 (RS): Working into ring, 4 ch (counts as
first tr and 1 ch here and throughout), 3 tr, 3
ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr. Turn.
Rnd 2: 4 ch, 3 tr in 1ch-sp, 1 ch, [3 tr, 3 ch, 3
tr] in next 3ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 tr in 1ch-sp, 1 ch, 1
tr in 3rd of beg 4 ch. Turn.
Rnd 3: 4 ch, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] until
corner ch-sp, [3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr] in corner 3ch-
sp, [3 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch] in rem ch-sp, 1 tr
in 3rd of beg 4 ch.
Repeat Rnd 3 until shawl measures 150cm
across top. Fasten off.
Tassels
Count the 3ch-sps along the two short edges
of the shawl (including the centre ch-sp). This
is the number of tassels you need to make.
Cut yarn into 20cm strands. Using a 10 or
12mm hook, gather 6-8 strands together
(depending on how thick you want your
tassel), fold the strands in half and insert the
hook into the chsp where you want to add the
tassel. Insert hook into middle loop of folded
lengths and pull all strands through chsp. Wrap
the other side of the lengths (12-16 of them –
why you need a big hook!) and pull everything
through the loop. Tug on the strands to tighten
and neaten. Repeat along both sides. Lay flat
and smooth out tassels with a large pair of
scissors, trim tassels to the same length.
Alexie Shackleton
CN P57 CYGNET.indd 58 18/07/2017 17:25

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Get Hoooked!
HUGS &
KISSES
These easy X and O
blocks are perfect for a
quick cushion using super
chunky Hoooked yarn
Super chunky 10mm, 12mm Start crocheting O (make 2)

With A, chain 4, sl st in first st to make
X (make one in A and b, and a ring.
★ Beginner friendly one in B and C) Rnd 1: 3 ch, 11 tr into ring, join with sl st in
With first colour, chain 4, sl st in first st to beg 3 ch.
Yarn used make a ring. Fasten off A, join B into any st.
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here and Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, [2 tr in each st
Hoooked RibbonXL Solids
throughout), 2 tr into ring, 2 ch, [3 tr in ring, around]. 24 sts
1 spool each in Lemon Yellow (A), Sandy
2 ch] 3 times, join with sl st in beg 3 ch. Fasten off B, join A into any st.
Ecru (B) and Bubblegum Pink (C)
Fasten off first colour, join second colour in Rnd 3: 3 ch, [1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in same st, 5 tr,
Available from www.hoooked.co.uk
any 2ch-sp. * [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in same st, 5 tr; rep from
Rnd 2: 3 ch, [2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in same ch-sp, 1 * 3 times, join with sl st in beg 3 ch.
About the yarn ch, *[3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next ch-sp, 1 ch; rep Rnd 4: 2 ch (counts as 1 htr), 1 htr, *[2 htr,
Super chunky; 120m per 250g spool; 80% from * 3 times, join with sl st in beg 3 ch. 2 ch, 2 htr] in ch-sp, 9 htr; rep from *
cotton, 20% synthetic Fasten off second colour, join first colour in around, ending with 7 htr on last rep, join
any 1ch-sp with sl st. with sl st in beg 2 ch.
Tension Rnd 3: *[1 tr into st below from Rnd 1, sl st
into 1ch-sp on current rnd] 3 times, 2 ch, Making up
Each block measures approximately 19cm miss 1 st on current rnd, sl st into next st, With tapestry needle, sew one X to O block
2 ch, sl st into 2ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 1 st, sl and one O to X block. Join these blocks
Hooks used st into next st, 2 ch, sl t into next 1ch-sp; together for the cushion front.
10mm rep from * 4 times, join with sl st in first
12mm st of rnd. With 12mm hook and leftover colours,
Fasten off first colour, join second colour in make a 40cm granny square for back
Other supplies any first st of 3 tr group on Rnd 3. of cushion.
Rnd 4: 4 ch (counts as 1 dtr), 1 dtr in same
large-eye tapestry needle st, *2 ch, miss 1 st, 2 dtr in next st, [1 tr, To join, sl st through BLO around,
40cm cushion insert 2 htr] in next ch-sp, [2 dc in next ch-sp] inserting cushion pad before closing up
twice, [2 htr, 1 tr] in next ch-sp** 2 dtr in the final side.
Sizing next tr; rep from * around, ending final
rep at **, join with sl st in beg 4 ch.
Finished cushion is 40cm square
Fasten off and block.
CN18 P61 GET HOOKED.indd 61 18/07/2017 14:39

Blanket
ROSE GARDEN
blanket
Megan Hocking
CN18 P64 ROSE GARDEN BLANKET.indd 62 18/07/2017 11:08

Blanket
Megan’s pretty throw

is designed in calming
shades of blue for a
serene make that’ll find
a home in any room
Aran 5mm
★★ Adventurous
Yarn used
DROPS Paris Recycled Denim
6 balls in Light Wash 100 (A)
DROPS Paris
5 balls in Grey Blue 30 (B),
9 balls in white 16 (C)
About the yarn

Aran; 75m per 50g ball; 100% cotton
Tension
15 sts x 8 rows = 10cm measured over tr
Hook used
5mm
Sizing
130x90cm
Start crocheting
same beg 3ch-sp, 6 ch, *4 dc in next 3ch- 3ch-sp, 1 ch, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp] 6 times,
Square (make 6, begin 3 with A sp, 6 ch; rep from * around, sl st in beg 1 1 ch; rep from * around, sl st in top of
and 3 with B) ch to join. 32 sts beg 4 ch to join. 88 sts
With A (B), 7 ch, sl st to first ch to join. Rnd 5: Sl st across 2 dc, 1 dc, 12 tr in 6ch- Rnd 8: Sl st across to 3ch-sp, [4 ch, 1 dtr, 3
Rnd 1: Working into ring, 2 ch, 2trcl, 3 ch, sp, *miss 2 dc, 1 dc, 12 tr in 6ch-sp; rep ch, 2 dtr] in same beg 3ch-sp, *[1 tr, 1 ch,
[3trcl, 3 ch] 7 times, sl st into 2trcl to join. from * around, sl st in beg dc to join.
8 clusters Fasten off. Join C to any dc. 104 sts Special abbreviations
Rnd 2: 2 ch, [2trcl, 3 ch, 3trcl] into 3ch-sp, Rnd 6: 7 ch (counts as 1 dtr, 3 ch), 1 dtr in 2trcl: [Yrh, insert hook into indicated
*[3trcl, 3 ch, 3trcl] in next 3ch-sp; rep same beg st, *3 ch, miss 6 tr, 1 dc, 3 ch, st or sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2
from * around, sl st into 2trcl to join. miss 5 tr, [1 dtr, 3 ch, 1 dtr] in next dc, 3 loops] 2 times in same st or sp, draw
Fasten off and join B (A) to any 3ch-sp. ch, miss 6 tr, [2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in next tr, through all 3 loops on hook
3trcl: [Yrh, insert hook into indicated
16 clusters 3 ch**, miss 5 tr [1 dtr, 3 ch, 1 dtr] in next
st or sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2
Rnd 3: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr now and dc; rep from * around, ending last rep at
loops] 3 times in same st or sp, draw
throughout), 3 tr in same beg 3ch-sp, 3 **, sl st in 4th of beg 7 ch to join. Fasten through all 4 loops on hook
ch, *4 tr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch; rep from off. Join A (B) to corner 3ch-sp. 36 sts 3dtrcl: {Yrh twice, insert hook into
* around, sl st in top of beg 3 ch to join. Rnd 7: 4 ch (counts as 1 dtr now and indicated st or sp, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw
32 tr throughout), [1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same through 2 loops] twice,} 3 times in same st
Rnd 4: Sl st across to 3ch-sp, 1 ch (counts beg 3ch-sp, 1 ch, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp] 6 or sp, draw through all 4 loops on hook
as first dc now and throughout), 3 dc in times, 1ch, *[2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner Picot: 3 ch, sl st into first ch made

Blanket
1 tr] in next 1ch-sp, {miss 1 st, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1

tr] in next st} 9 times, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next
1ch-sp**, [2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner 3ch-
sp; rep from * around, ending last rep at
**, sl st in top of beg 4 ch to join. Fasten off.
Join C to any 3ch-sp. 104 sts
Rnd 9: [4 ch, 1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg
3ch-sp, *2 ch, [2 tr in next 1ch-sp, 2 ch]
11 times**, [2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner
3ch-sp; rep from * around, ending last
rep at **, sl st in top of beg 4 ch to join.
104 sts
Rnd 10: Sl st across to 3ch-sp, [4 ch, 1 dtr,
3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg 3ch-sp, *2 ch
[3dtrcl in next 2ch-sp, 2 ch] 12 times**, [2
dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner 3ch-sp; rep from
* around, ending last rep at **, sl st in
top of 4 ch to join. 64 sts
Rnd 11: Sl st across to 3ch-sp, [4 ch, 1 dtr,
3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg 3ch-sp, *2 ch, [3
tr in next 2ch-sp, 2 ch] 13 times**, [2 dtr,
3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner 3ch-sp; rep from *
across, ending last rep at **, sl st in top
of beg 4 ch to join. Fasten off. 172 sts
Joining the squares 2ch**, {[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in 3ch-sp, 2 ch} before next st (between sts), [5 ch, miss
Arrange the squares in a checkerboard- 3 times, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, 2 ch, 4 sts, 1 dc in sp before next st] across to
style, with two columns of three. Take two miss 2 sts; rep from * across to end of next 3ch-sp, 3 ch**, [2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in
squares from the long side and place them side and finishing side at **,[2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 3ch-sp; rep from * around, ending last
with WS together. Join C to the corner of dtr] in corner-of-blanket 3ch-sp; rep from rep at **, sl st in top of beg 4 ch to join.
the square nearest to you. When missing * around, sl st in top of beg 4 ch to join. 186 sts
sts, count each 2ch-sp as 2 sts. Fasten off. Join B to any corner 3ch-sp. Rnd 6: Sl st across to next 3ch-sp, [4 ch,
Row 1: 1 dc, 3 ch, dc in corner 3ch-sp of 332 sts 1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg 3ch-sp,
back square, 4 ch, dc in next 2ch-sp of Rnd 2: [4 ch, 1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg *[2trcl, 3 ch, 2trcl] in next ch-sp; rep
front square, 3 ch, 1 dc in 2ch-sp of back 3ch-sp, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp, *[1 tr in next from * across to corner 3ch-sp**, [2 dtr,
square, *4 ch, [miss 2 sts, 1 dc] on front 1ch-sp, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp] across to next 3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner 3ch-sp; rep from *
square, 3 ch, 1 dc in corresponding st on 3ch-sp**, [2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner around, ending last rep at **, sl st in top
back square; rep from * across to end of 3ch-sp; rep from * around, ending last of beg 4 ch to join. Fasten off. Join A to
side, placing last dc in corner 3ch-sp of rep at **, sl st in top of beg 4 ch to join. any corner 3ch-sp. 396 sts
back square. Fasten off. Fasten off. Join C to any corner 3ch-sp. Rnd 7: [4 ch, 1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg
Rep Row 1 three times until you have two 490 sts 3ch-sp, 3 ch, *[1 htr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch]
columns each three squares long. Place the Rnd 3: [4 ch, 1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg across to next 3ch-sp**, [2 dtr, 3 ch, 2
columns with WS together and *rep Row 3ch-sp, 3 ch, *[1 htr, 3 ch, miss 2 sts] dtr] in corner 3ch-sp; rep from * around,
1** to the previous join, 4 ch, 1 dc in 3ch-sp across to next 3ch-sp**, [2 dtr, 3 ch, 2 ending last rep at **, sl st in top of beg 4
between squares, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3ch-sp dtr] in 3ch-sp; rep from * around, ending ch to join. 206 sts
between squares, 4 ch; rep from * to end last rep at **, sl st in top of beg 4 ch to Rnd 8: Sl st across to 3ch-sp, [3 ch, 2 tr,
of the last square, ending last rep at **. join. 158 sts picot, 3 tr] in same beg 3ch-sp, 3 ch, *[sl
Fasten off and weave in ends. Rnd 4: Sl st across to 3ch-sp, [4 ch, 1 dtr, st, 2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch, sl st] in next 3ch-sp;
3 ch, 2 dtr] in same beg 3ch-sp, *[4 tr in rep from * across to corner 3ch-sp, 3
Border next 3ch-sp] across to corner**, [2 dtr, ch**, [3 tr, picot, 3 tr] in corner 3ch-sp,
Join A to any corner-of-blanket 3ch-sp. 3 ch, 2 dtr] in corner 3ch-sp; rep from * 3 ch; rep from * around, ending last rep
Rnd 1: [4 ch, 1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same around, ending last rep at **, sl st in top at **, sl st in top of beg 3 ch to join. 606 tr
beg 3ch-sp, 2 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next of beg 4 ch to join. Fasten off. Join B to
2ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] any corner 3ch-sp. 680 sts Finishing
in next st, 2 ch, miss 2 sts; rep from * to Rnd 5: [4 ch, 1 dtr, 3 ch, 2 dtr] in same Fasten off and weave in ends. Block blanket
next 2ch-sp, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, beg 3ch-sp, *3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc in sp to size.

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CN18.P65.indd 65 17/07/2017 16:23

Toy
EDDY THE
MOUNTAIN
GOAT
The perfect mini make for ramblers

(and wanderers in general) – this
kid has high hopes for scaling the
world’s highest mountains!
Hugh Metcalf
CN18 P66 Goat.indd 66 18/07/2017 11:27

Toy
Tie yarn around back of one safety eye

Sport 3mm
around to the other to pull in and
give shape.
★ Beginner friendly Rnd 12: [Dc2tog, 6 dc] around. 42 sts
Rnd 13: [Dc2tog, 5 dc] around. 36 sts
Yarn used Rnd 14: [Dc2tog, 4 dc] around. 30 sts
Rnd 15: [Dc2tog, 3 dc] around. 24 sts
Lion Brand Bonbons Cotton
Rnd 16: [dc2tog, 2 dc] around. 18 sts
2 packs in Nature - Tan (MC), purple (CC1),
Rnd 17: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] around. 12 sts 1
cream (CC2), Dusty Rose (CC3)
Stuff firmly, being careful not to break yarn
tied around eyes inside head.
About the yarn Rnd 18: [Dc2tog] around. 6 sts
Sport; 26m per 10g ball, 100% cotton Fasten off. Using tapestry needle, weave
tail through rem sts and pull tight to
Tension close hole.
Tension is not critical for this project, but Ears (make 2)

stitches should be tight to avoid stuffing With MC, chain 7.
showing through Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc, 2
htr, 1 dc, 3 dc in next st, continue to work
Hook used down opposite side of foundation chain, 2
3mm 1 dc, 2 htr, 2 dc, sl st in first st of rnd

to join. Rnd 20: [Dc2tog] around. 6 sts
Other supplies Fasten off. Fasten off. Using tapestry needle, weave
tail through rem sts and pull tight to
two 3mm safety eyes Nose close hole.
toy stuffing With CC3, chain 3 (count as 1 htr and 1 ch).
tapestry needle Row 1: 2 htr in 3rd ch from hook. Turn. Front Legs (make 2)
stitch marker Row 2: 2 ch (counts as 1 htr), 1 htr in same Rnd 1: In MC, working into a magic ring, 6 dc.
st, 1 htr, 2 htr in next st. Rnds 2-4: Dc around.
Sizing Fasten off. Change to CC1, fasten off MC.
Rnds 5-9: Dc around.
10cm tall, 12cm long
Horns (make 2) Fasten off and stuff firmly.
Rnd 1: Working into a magic ring with CC2,
Amigurumi style
4 dc. Back legs (make 2)
This project is worked in an amigurumi Rnd 2: Dc around. Make as for Front Legs all in MC.
style, in spirals without joining each rnd Rnd 3: 2 dc in next st, dc around. 5 sts
with a sl st or without a turning chain. Use Rnd 4: Dc around. Tail
a stitch marker to mark the start of the Rnd 5: 2 dc in next st, dc around. 6 sts With MC, chain 3 (count as 1 htr and 1 ch).
rnd, slipping it as you go Rnds 6 & 7: Dc around. Row 1: 2 htr in 3rd ch from hook. Turn.
Fasten off. Row 2: 2 ch (counts as 1 htr), 1 htr in same
st, 1 htr, 2 htr in next st.
Body Row 3: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 2 htr, 2 htr in
Start crocheting Rnd 1: In MC, working into a magic ring, next st.
6 dc. Next Row: Working into edges of work
Head Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts up to point, dc along, [1 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc] into
Rnd 1: In MC, working into a magic ring, 6 dc. Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] around. 18 sts first of foundation ch, dc back along
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts Change to CC1, fasten off MC. other side.
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] around. 18 sts Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] around. 24 sts Fasten off.
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] around. 24 sts Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc into next st] around. 30 sts
Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc into next st] around. 30 sts Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc into next st] around. 36 sts Making up
Rnd 6: 12 dc, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, 12 Rnd 7-15: Dc around. Sew together using the image as a guide.
dc. 36 sts Change to MC, fasten off CC1. To make beard tufts, using a tapestry
Rnd 7: 12 dc, [2 dc in next st] 12 times, 12 Rnd 16: [Dc2tog, 4 dc] around. 30 sts needle, secure MC to chin. Sew loops by
dc. 48 sts Rnd 17: [Dc2tog, 3 dc] around. 24 sts making one loop, followed by one tight
Rnds 8-11: Dc around. Rnd 18: [Dc2tog, 2 dc] around. 18 sts sewn stitch until you have made the
Insert eyes safety eyes at this point and Rnd 19: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] around. 12 sts required number of loops. Sew in end and
shape face using images 1 2 as a guide. Stuff firmly. cut loops with scissors to same length.
CN18 P66 Goat.indd 67 18/07/2017 11:27

Baby
CLEAR
MOUNTAIN
BABY BIB A touch of Scandi
minimalist style is just
the remedy for baby’s
messy dinnertime
Alison Holloway
CN18 68 Baby bib.indd 68 18/07/2017 11:08

Baby
Row 44: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 10: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog.

DK 4mm
Row 45: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 2 dc in next Leaving a long tail for sewing, fasten off.
st. Turn.
★ Beginner friendly Row 46: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, 1 Mountain 2
dc2tog. Turn. With CC2, and leaving a long tail for sewing,
Yarn used Row 47: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 2 dc in next chain 12.
st. Turn. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 11 dc.
Scheepjes Softfun
Row 48: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, 1 Turn. 11 sts
1 ball each in light grey 2530 (MC),
dc2tog. Turn. Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
yellow 2518 (CC1), dark grey 2510 (CC2),
Row 49: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 2 dc in next Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc. Turn. 10 sts
blue 2432 (CC3)
st, 16 ch. Turn. Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 8 dc. Turn. 9 sts
Row 50: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 15 Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 7 dc. Turn. 8 sts
About the yarn dc across ch, 4 dc, 1 dc2tog. Turn. 20 sts Row 6: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 6 dc. Turn. 7 sts
DK; 140m per 50g ball; 60% cotton, Row 51: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 18 dc. Turn. 19 sts Row 7: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 5 dc. Turn. 6 sts
40% acrylic Row 52: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 15 dc, 1 dc2tog. Row 6: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
17 sts Row 7: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 4 dc. Turn. 5 sts
Tension Fasten off. Weave in ends. Row 8: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc. Turn. 4 sts
Change to CC3.
17 sts x 21 rows = 10cm measured Buttonhole/Right Side Rep rows 7-10 of Mountain 1.
over dc Starting in first stitch on outer edge, rejoin
MC with a sl st. Mountain 3
Hook used Rep rows 35-50. With CC2 and leaving a long tail for sewing,
4mm Row 51: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 7 dc, ch 2, miss 2, chain 14.
4 dc, ch 2, miss 2, 3 dc. Turn. 15 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 13 dc.
Row 52: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, [2 dc into Turn. 13 sts
Other supplies
2ch-sp, 4 dc] twice, 2 dc, 1 dc2tog. 17 sts Row 2: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 11 dc. Turn. 12 sts
2 x 15mm pale yellow buttons Fasten off. Weave in ends. Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 10 dc. Turn. 11 sts
tapestry needles Row 4: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
sewing needle Edging Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc. Turn. 10 sts
pale yellow sewing thread Rnd 1: With RS facing, join CC1 with a sl Row 6: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 8 dc. Turn. 9 sts
st to any edge stitch, 1 ch, dc around Row 7: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Sizing placing 1 dc in each st along the straight Row 8: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 7 dc. Turn. 8 sts
edges and 2 dc in each st along the Row 9: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 6 dc. Turn. 7 sts
one size – 6-24 months
outside curves, join with sl st in first dc. Rows 10-11: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Rnd 2: Crab stitch around, join with sl st in Row 12: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 5 dc. Turn. 6 sts
first st. Row 13: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 4 dc. Turn. 5 sts
Start crocheting
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Row 14: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc. Turn. 4 sts
With MC, chain 31. Change to CC3.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 30 dc. Sew buttons onto neck strap with Rep rows 7-10 of Mountain 1.
Turn. 30 sts sewing thread, making sure they line up
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st with buttonholes. Making up
throughout), 2 dc in first st, 28 dc, 2 dc in Arrange mountains evenly at bottom of bib,
last st. Turn. 32 sts Mountain 1 pin in place. Once you are happy with the
Row 3: 1 ch, 2 dc in first st, 30 dc, 2 dc in With CC2, and leaving a long tail for sewing, arrangement, sew in place using yarn tails
last stitch. Turn. 34 sts chain 10. and tapestry needle.
Row 4: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. 34 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 9 dc.
Rows 5-34: As Row 4. Turn. Turn. 9 sts Special abbreviations
Row 2: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 5 dc, 1 dc2tog. Turn. Spike stitch (Spk1): Insert hook
Neck shaping 7 sts in st one row below next stitch, yrh,
Button/left side Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 5 dc. Turn. 6 sts pul, drawing loop level with other dc on
working row, yrh, draw through both loops
Row 35: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 6 dc, 1 dc2tog. Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 4 dc. Turn. 5 sts
Spike stitch (Spk2): Insert hook in
Turn. 8 sts Row 5: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
st two rows below next stitch, yrh,
Row 36: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 4 dc, 1 dc2tog. Row 6: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc. Turn. 4 sts pul, drawing loop level with other dc on
Turn. 6 sts Change to CC3 working row, yrh, draw through both loops
Row 37: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. 6 sts Row 7: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 spk1, 1 spk2, 1 Crab stitch: Insert hook in next stitch to
Rows 38-42: As Row 37. dc. Turn. the right from front to back, yrh, pul, yrh,
Row 43: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 2 dc in next Row 8: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. draw through both loops
st. Turn. Row 9: 1 ch, 2 dc2tog. Turn. 2 sts
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Crochet-along
TUNISIAN
SAMPLER
SCARF
We’re continuing with our Tunisian
crochet-along with two new stitches
to make the next section of your scarf!
Designed by Hayley Joanne Robinson

is worked in two parts. During the forward
DK 6mm pass, the majority of the Tunisian Double
Stitch is worked, then it is completed
Yarn used during the return.
Caron Simply Soft Light
1 ball each in Bubblegum (A), Special abbreviations
Hawaiian Sky (B), Heavy Cream (C), Tds: Tunisian Double Stitch
Honey (D), Pansy (E), Coral (F) Yarn round hook, insert your hook from
right to left under the front vertical bar of
the next stitch 1 , yarn round hook 2
About the yarn
and draw through 1 loop 3 , yarn round
DK; 301m per 85g ball; 100% acrylic hook and draw through 2 loops. Keep
the final loop on your hook 4 .
Hook
Row 1: With E, skip the 1st vertical bar, ch
6mm
1, Tds to end. 42 sts
Size You need to chain one in order to make

1
the right-most stitch at the same level
22x162cm as the other stitches. Work a Tunisian
Double Stitch in every stitch along the
row. When you reach the final stitch,
work it as follows: yarn round hook,
Section 4: Tunisian insert your hook into the last stitch as
for a uniform edge, yarn round hook and
Double Stitch draw through 1 loop, yarn round hook
and draw through 2 loops. Keep the final
★ Easy peasy loop on your hook.
Return, changing to F at the end of the final
The Tunisian double stitch is worked Return for the next section.
2
similarly to double crochet, but instead it
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Crochet-along
3 4 5
6 7 8
Section 5: Tunisian
Simple Stitch and You can get the first
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When you use these two stitches one after
another it creates a look similar to ribbing Return in C, changing to F at the end of
in knitting. This section uses different the Return 5 .
colours for the forward pass and return.
Work the Return using C, changing to
With some stitches, you can clearly see
F at the end of the Return to work the
the return part of the row from the front of
Forwards Pass for the next row.
the work, and if you work the two parts of
the row in two different colours, you can Row 2: With F, skip the 1st vertical bar,
get amazing effects. The Twisted Tunisian *Tss in the next st, 6 TwTss in the next
Simple Stitch is so called because it is like a st; rep from * to end.
mirrored version of the Tunisian Simple Stitch,
where you enter the front vertical bar from Skip the first vertical bar. Work a Tunisian
left to right instead of right to left, twisting it Simple Stitch in the next stitch, then a
towards the right of your work. Twisted Tunisian Simple Stitch in the stitch
after that. Repeat these two stitches until
you reach the end of the row. Work the
Special abbreviations last stitch for a uniform edge.
TwTss: Twisted Tunisian Simple Stitch
Insert your hook from left to right under
the front vertical bar of the next stitch, Return in C, changing to F at the end of
7 yarn round hook and draw up a loop. the Return.
Keep the loop on your hook 8 .
Repeat Row 2 twenty five more times, Next time:
Row 1: With F, skip the 1st vertical bar, Tss changing to B at the end of the Return of Learn Tunisian
to end. 42 sts the 25th repeat for the next section. basketweave stitch!
CN18 P70 TUNISIAN CAL.indd 71 18/07/2017 18:11

6 things I learned...
Spinning yarn After shearing a sheep last month,
Zoë Potrac’s onto the next stages of
producing her own yarn from scratch
F
ollowing on from last month’s adventures The first is to wash the fleece, which sounded
shearing a sheep, I took my freshly shorn like no big deal until the many and strong
fleece to Wingham Wool Work to find out warnings about NOT FELTING IT. Essentially, a
what I needed to do in my next step towards combination of heat, detergent and agitation
making yarn. Nestled in the picturesque will turn your beautifully fresh fleece into a
village of Wentworth, this family business has ball of tightly welded felt fluff which makes it
been running for over 40 years. Ruth Gough impossible to spin. However, you need heat
and her family have something for every fibre to melt the grease and you need detergent
enthusiast – they sell an extensive amount to clean it. Therefore, you must absolutely
of fibres from wool to more exotic things like NOT, repeat NOT agitate it at all. Even pouring
camel hair, yak hair and musk ox! the washing water directly onto it can felt
it. It should be gently placed onto the water
Ruth teaches hand spinning at the shop, and then carefully pushed under. Then left
and other textile crafts are taught at the entirely alone. When draining, try to keep
Wentworth Textile Group in the nearby village back the fleece when pouring out the water.
hall (see www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk I managed, just about, but despite my most
for details). There is also accommodation for careful efforts I still felted some of it. It was
those living further away and wishing to make mostly useable though!
a holiday of it.
After washing comes carding, to smooth
After I’d explained my adventure, Ruth and the fibres out and make little cylindrical rolls
her team gave me pointers on what to do called ‘rolags’. This bit is like therapy. You use
next and, when I was ready, Ruth taught me two ‘carders’ which are like flat brushes with
to spin. Here’s what I learned: wire points to align the fibres and then roll
them up. I could do this all day, although I’d
Though some spinners like to spin ‘dirty’ wool end up covered in fluff and resembling a yeti.
Top: A spinner’s (basically, fresh from the sheep), for many,
wonderland; Bottom: clean wool is the way to go, and in this case, After this, I was ready to spin.
Carding in action there are a few steps between raw fleece and
a fibre that’s ready to spin.
CN18 P72 6 THINGS I LEARNED V2.indd 72 18/07/2017 12:02

6 things I learned
Left: Washed and carded fleece

feeding the wheel; right: Ruth in
action on the wheel
1 6
to spin in one day? The skill of it seems to
Choosing a wheel is be in keeping the feet moving in time with Time for a soak
like buying a car the hands. Not my strong point. It took a
while, but under Ruth’s patient instruction, in the bath
There seems to be an overwhelming eventually I was producing a thread Once you’ve washed, carded, spun and
choice of different styles and systems of somewhat resembling yarn. plied your yarn, the final stage is to set the
propulsion, all claiming to be the best or twist by soaking the yarn and then hanging
4 Spinning is only
most efficient, but, apparently, if you’re a it to dry. Phew! It took all day and I made
beginner you should pick the one you like just less than 50g of yarn but I was so
the look of best and go from there. I chose
to try an Ashford double treadle wheel.
half of the job proud of myself! It’s not what you’d call a
consistent thickness, but I’m pretty sure it’s
I’d imagined I’d spin my yarn and be done,
2
usable and I like to think its imperfections
but actually, one thread by itself is quite
It’s OK to twiddle weak and is usually ‘plied’ (twisted) with
add character.
with your knobs(!) another to make a stronger yarn. Once

you’ve spun one bobbin full of thread, you
There’s a lot of jargon naming all the make a second and then, spinning the wheel
different bits of the wheel (the ‘mother in the opposite direction (see previous notes
of all’, the ‘maidens’, the ‘flyer’), but on coordination for how well this went), you
essentially, I was encouraged to see how twist them together.
it moved by adjusting each knob to either
5 There are some

extreme and seeing what happened.
3 Spinning is also excellent words

like driving a car My favourite was niddy noddy, which is
actually a tool for winding the finished yarn
The car analogies continued, but this didn’t into a skein from the bobbin before the
bode well. It took me four attempts and a next and final step.
VERY patient instructor to get me through
my driving test; would I be able to learn
Next time – Zoe’s getting
creative with her
spun yarn!
CN18 P72 6 THINGS I LEARNED V2.indd 73 18/07/2017 12:02

NORDIC
STITCHES
COWL This simple design
uses contrast colours
and V-stitches for
a quick and
effective accessory!
Designed by Helen Eccles Hook used Rows 3-4: As Row 2.

Rows 5-6: With CC1, as Row 2.
6mm
Row 7: With CC2, as Row 2.
Aran 6mm Rows 8-9: With CC1, as Row 2.
Other supplies Row 10: With MC, as Row 2.
★ Beginner friendly tapestry needle Row 11 (RS): With CC2, sl st into each tr
and ch across. Fasten off.
Sizing Rotate piece to work on the underside of
Yarn used foundation ch.
66cm circumference x 16cm tall With RS facing and CC2, sl-st into each ch.
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran
1 ball each in Cloud Grey 227 (MC), Stone
Finishing
202 (CC1), Ochre 240 (CC2) Start crocheting Fold piece in half with RS facing in. Sew up
About the yarn With MC, chain 65. short edge taking care to not incorporate
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 5th chain from the 1 ch, from the beg 4 ch of each row,
Aran; 80m per 50g ball; 100% extra-fine hook (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch), *V-st, miss into the seam. Weave in ends and block to
Merino wool 1 ch; rep from * across to last ch, 1 tr. dimensions given.
Turn. 30 V-st
Tension Row 2: 4 ch (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch), *V-st in Special abbreviations
next 1ch-sp; rep from * across to last ch, V-stitch (V-st): [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into
5 sts x 7 rows = 10cm measured
1 tr in last ch. Turn. same sp
over V-st
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Let’s
Left to right:
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Talk Shop!
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We spoke to the team at Yankee Yarns we have a weekly blog penned by our resident writer Ann, which
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about running a yarn shop and the best
bits of the job! What sort of classes and events do you host in the shop?
Sara: We have regular groups on Monday and Wednesday
How are you today and what’s going on in the shop? evenings, plus a new breastfeeding group on Friday mornings. We
The three of us – Sara, Nori and Jenny – are just getting ready for also offer individual and group lessons, which can be booked at a
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Nations of the craft world! location in Unique and Beautiful on Outram Street,
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What was the first thing that you ever crocheted?
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how to do it and I made myself a Tunisian blanket. anyone who comes in with a desire for crochet. We offer lots of
Jenny: My next-door neighbour taught me to crochet when I was American yarn and cotton, as well as traditional wool. We also
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A few months ago, we asked you
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awareness of Marie Curie’s Blooming
Great Tea Party campaign, an annual
event which raises funds for this
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And boy did you get to designing.

We were flooded with entries, but
We unveiled our tea we’ve now picked the winners, and
cosy design competition one extra runner up as it was such
a hard choice to make! Melanie Vanderwolf
in issue 14. Now it’s time
Now, we did promise to publish the
to find out if you are one winning design in the magazine,
but once you’ve taken a look at the
of our talented winners overall winner, you’ll understand the
pattern was a little bit too long to fit
into the pages of this issue. Instead,
we’ll be running the design as a
free crochet-along on the Crochet
Now website www.crochetnow.
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Lynn Russell
Category 1
Melanie Vanderwolf sent us her photo
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Crochet Now adapted into a tea cosy
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Category 2
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Runner up
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inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
The main cosy is the Mad Hatter’s
head, with cheeky winks to the White
Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and Queen of
Hearts scattered around an Alice
perched on top.
It might not look practical, but we’ve

tested it out at our own Wonderland
tea party, and it pours a treat!
Lyndsay Mcfarlane
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Basics
HOW
Reading a pattern line
to read a pattern
If you’re new to the world of crochet, here’s a beginner’s
guide to getting started with a crochet pattern
There are many different ways to write a

crochet pattern, but all the patterns inside
Crochet Now use the same style, which
we’ll clarify here for easy reference. 1
Using numbered Rows or Rounds (Rnds) 2

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

working a basic stitch will be given with 5
the instruction of how many stitches are
3
worked in succession. For example, the 4
instruction ‘4 dc’ will tell you to work a
double crochet stitch into the next four
available stitches on the row below.
Increases are signified by the instruction 1. About the yarn yours may end up a different size if you
‘in the same st’ or ‘in the next st’. As an If you can’t get hold of the pattern yarn, or have a looser or tighter tension.
example, ‘4 dc in the next st’ will mean want to substitute it for another yarn, this
working four double crochet stitches into box is important. Not only does it tell you 3. Finishing
the next available st. the weight of yarn, it also gives an insight Apart from toys, most projects should
into the fibre make up (in case you want be blocked to relax the yarn into its new
Square brackets are used in patterns to to create something that looks similar) as shape. This is done by wetting the object,
show a complete instruction, which is then well as the yardage, so you can ensure you either in warm water, with a spray bottle
followed by a further instruction outside buy enough yarn length in the substituted or by steaming it. Then shape it and leave
the bracket. For example, ‘[3 dc, 2 dc in the yarn. If not, you might find yourself with to dry. This can be just laid out flat, pinned
next st] 4 times’ means that ‘3 dc, 2 dc a different dyelot, which could cause a out on a blocking or foam board or with
in the next st’ will be worked four times subtle, but noticeable shift in the colour of the likes of hats, some people even pop
in succession. your project. them over inflated balloons.
Another way of indicating a repeat is to 2. Tension 4. Stitch patterns

use *, followed by an instruction to repeat For most crochet projects, a tension If you come across a term outside of the
from * a certain number of times. square is important – especially with common abbreviations included in this
wearable items such as garments, issue, it may be a special stitch. Look out
Round brackets within pattern instructions accessories and baby clothes. How tightly for separate instructions outside of the
will signify sizing – so make sure you or loosely you crochet is important for pattern, which will explain how to make
pay attention to the Sizing section of the sizing, so crocheting a small square in the stitch.
project materials column. If a pattern the suggested pattern is an indicator of
states S (M, L) then in the instructions whether the final project will turn out the 5. Charts
20 (24, 28) dc, you work the number of right size. If your tension does not match A crochet symbol diagram is in essence
stitches required that corresponds to the the suggested tension, adjust your hook an X-ray of the finished crocheted item.
size you are working only. size as required. Many people do not look Crochet symbol diagrams are excellent
at tension for amigurumi toys, however, for all skill levels, and some beginners find
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next, there’s a good chance that the colour
First up, find your key. While you may has changed - sometimes this is signified in
recognise some of the symbols from the colouring of the chart, sometimes not!
previous chart reading experiences, you
need to remember that different people
draw charts differently, and what meant
Chart
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1
Basics
2
LEARN
4
the basics
Master the essential crochet
5
7
techniques you’ll need to see you
through your next project 8
10
Holding the hook
11
12
13
14
1 2
15
PEN METHOD KNIFE METHOD
There’s no right or wrong way to hold your hook, but many Others prefer the knife method, with the end of the hook resting 16
crocheters find it comfortable to hold it as they would a pen. against the palm of the hand for extra control of the hook.
17
Holding the yarn Making a slipknot 18
19
1 1 2
20
The key is to ensure tension in the yarn. Holding the tail end firmly, wrap the Pull a loop from the working end of the ball 21
This technique shows the tail held between working end of the ball of yarn around two of yarn up through the centre of the loop
index finger and thumb, and working end fingers to make a loop. you’ve just made.
over the middle finger. 22
23
24
25
2 3 4
This technique shows the tail end held in Remove the loop from your fingers Pull the tail end of the yarn to close the 26
between the thumb and middle finger and and you should have something that slipknot – it’s now ready to be popped onto
the working end wrapped around the index looks like this. your crochet hook and pulled tight to close. 27
finger – see what works best for you!
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1
Basics
2
3
Chain stitch (ch) 1 This is what the start of any
4
crochet project looks like – a slipknot
on a hook.
5
2 To begin making your first chain, first
6 wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh).
3 Pull the hook towards the first loop

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

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

4
6
1 2 3
7 Insert your hook into the next stitch from Wrap the yarn round the hook (yrh). Pull up a loop through the stitch. You will
front to back. now have two loops on the hook.
8
10 Double crochet
is essential for
11
amigurumi
12
4 5
13
Yarn round the hook again. Pull through both loops on hook.
You’ve made your first double crochet.
14
15
16
Dc2tog
17
18
19
20 1 2 3
This stitch is a common decrease in double Yarn round the hook again. Pull through all three loops on the hook.
21 crochet. First up, work a double crochet
stitch as far as Step 3. Then insert your
22 hook into the next stitch, yrh and pull up a
loop. You will have three loops on the hook.
23
24
Dc increase To increase
the number of
TV
double crochet
25 stitches, simply
make more
26 than one
Keep an eye on
double crochet
in the same www.crochetnow.co.uk for our new
27 stitch as shown channel with step-by-step videos
1
in this example.
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1
Basics
2
Slip stitch 1 Slip stitches are used as joining 3

stitches and in places where you need
to move along a row or round without 4
impacting the height of the row. Insert
the hook into the next stitch.
5
2 Yarn round the hook, pull up a loop
not only through the stitch, but also the 6
first loop on the hook.
1 2 7
8
Half treble (htr) 1 First up, yarn round the hook. 9
het 2 Insert the hook into the next stitch, 10
for yrh and pull through one loop. There are
three loops on the hook.
11
mi 3 Yarn round the hook again.
12
1 2 4 Pull through all three loops. One half
treble stitch made. 13
Htr2tog 14
1 Work as for half treble until
Step 2. 15
2 Work steps 1 and 2 again in the 16

next stitch. There are five loops on
the hook.
3 4 17
3 Yrh and pull through all
five loops. 18
Treble (tr) 4 Pull through all three loops. One 19
half treble stitch made.
20
21
22
1 First up, yarn round the hook.
1 2
2 Insert the hook into the next stitch 23
and pull up one loop. There are three
loops on the hook. 24
3 Yarn round the hook and pull
25
through two loops. There are two loops
left on the hook.
26
4 Yarn round the hook again and pull
3 4
through the remaining two loops. One 27
treble crochet stitch made.
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1
Basics
2
3 Tr2tog 1 Work as for a treble crochet stitch up

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

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

size up. Too few? Try a
hook size down.
27
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Basics
STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you’ll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt
alternate
beg
beginning
BLO
work in back loops only
CC
contrasting colour
US to UK crochet terms
ch
chain If you come across a ‘sc’ instruction, it’s
ch-sp
chain space likely to be written in US crochet terms.
Crochet Now is written entirely in UK
cont
continue
terms, but here’s a guide on how to
dc
double crochet translate them.
dc2tog
work two double crochet stitches together
dec
decrease US UK
Single crochet sc Double crochet dc
dtr
double treble crochet Half double hdc Half treble htr
fdc
foundation double crochet Double dc Treble tr
FLO
work in front loops only Treble tr Double treble dtr
Double treble dtr Triple treble ttr
foll
following
htr h
alf treble crochet
htr2tog
work two half treble crochet stitches together
inc i ncrease
Crochet hook conversions
UK In mm US
LH l eft hand 14 2mm -
MC
main colour 13 2.25mm B/1
patt
pattern 12 2.5mm -
- 2.75mm C/2
pm
place marker 11 3mm -
prev
previous 10 3.25mm D/3
pul
pull up a loop 9 3.5mm E/4
- 3.75mm F/5
rem
remaining
8 4mm G/6
rep
repeat 7 4.5mm 7
RH
right hand 6 5mm H/8
5 5.5mm I/9
rm
remove marker
4 6mm J/10
rnd
round 3 6.5mm K/10.5
RS
right side 2 7mm -
RtrF r aised treble front: Yrh, insert around post of 0 8mm L/11
indicated st from front to back around to front 00 9mm M/13
again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through two loops] twice 000 10mm N/15
RtrB
raised treble back: Yrh, insert around post of
indicated st from back to front around to back
again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through two loops] twice
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Rnd 30: 1 ch, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st, dc
This time, Phil Saul from DK 4mm around until 7 sts remain, 2 dc in next st,
6 dc, join with sl st in first st of rnd. 46 sts
The Twisted Yarn shares Yarn used Now work the thumb as follows:-
a new project Stylecraft Special DK
Rnd 31: 1 ch, 7 dc, turn your work, and dc
the final 7 sts of the round to form the
1 ball in Claret, small amount in Cream
base of the thumb. Join round with a sl
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Hook used st. 14 sts
Rnd 32: Sl st loosely in next 2 sts, 10 dc, sl
First up, 4mm st. Turn. 13 sts
introduce Rnd 33: Skipping the sl st you’ve just
yourself! worked, sl st in next 3 sts. 4 dc, sl st 5
Morning all. I’m Start crocheting times. Make sure all sl st are worked
Phil from www. loosely. Turn. 12 sts
thetwistedyarn. With Claret, chain 21. Rnd 34 (RS): 1 ch, work one round of dc
com. I blog about Row 1: Working into 2nd ch from hook, dc sts all the way around the top of the
crochet, knitting, across. Turn. 20 sts thumb. Join round using a sl st. 14 sts
(am I allowed to Rows 2-40: 1 ch (does not count as st here Rnd 35: 1 ch, work round of dc sts. Join
mention the k and throughout), dc in BLO across. Turn. round with sl st. Fasten off.
word?) and life in 1 ch, join the last row to the starting chain To work the palm and back of hand:-
the Oxfordshire by working sl st in BLO of Row 40 and into Rnd 1: Hold the piece with the thumb to
countryside. the starting chain. the right and pointing upwards. Join yarn
Rnd 1: Turn your work through 90˚, working to st to left of thumb,1 ch (counts as first
How long have you been crocheting into the ends of your previous rows, 1 ch, st), 10 dc, sl st in next st. Turn. 12 sts
and blogging? 34 dc in ends of rows (make sure these Rnd 2: Skipping the sl st you’ve just
I come from a longish line of knitters, but sts are evenly distributed by making a dc worked, sl st loosely into next 2 sts along,
I rebelled against the family tradition by in the end of 6 rows, then skipping the 9 dc. Turn your work to continue this row
learning crochet a few years ago, too. The 7th row repeatedly around), join with sl st along the opposite side of the hand, 11
blog will be celebrating its fourth birthday in first st of rnd. 34 sts dc, sl st into next st. Turn. 23 sts
in October: you’re all invited. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 34 dc, join with sl st in first st Rnd 3: Ignoring current st as before, sl st
of rnd. loosely into next 2 sts. 16 dc. 1 sl st. Turn.
Tell us a little about your home Rnds 3-5: 1 ch, dc around until 2 sts 19 sts
Home is a ramshackle old brewery with a remain, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in last st, join Rnd 4: Ignoring current st, sl st into next 2
wonky tower. I share the space with my with sl st in first st of rnd. 37 sts sts. 12 dc. 1 sl st. Turn. 15 sts
husband and our twin sons. When not busy Rnd 6: 1 ch, dc around, join with sl st in Rnd 5: Ignoring current st, sl st into next 2
with yarnery or twin-wrangling, I work as a first st of rnd. sts. 8 dc. 1 sl st. Turn. 11 sts
clinical psychologist and go running a lot. Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 3. 38 sts Rnd 6: Ignoring current st, sl st into next 3
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 6. sts. 3 dc. 1 sl st. Turn. 7 sts
What yarn colour or colour combination Rep last 2 rows 4 more times. 42 sts Rnd 7: 1 ch, work 1 RS rnd of the 32 sts
is inspiring your projects right now? Rnds 17-21: Rep Rnd 6. around the top of the opening. Join in
The natural world is my inspiration, always. Rnd 22: Rep Rnd 3. 43 sts round using a sl st. Fasten off.
For colour and texture, Mother Nature is Rnds 23-27: Rep Rnd 6. Weave in ends.
a design genius and, frankly, the rest of us Rnd 28: Rep Rnd 3. 44 sts Using chain stitch, embroider the heart
may as well give up and go home. Rnd 29: Rep Rnd 6. shape on the back of the hand of each glove.
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