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NEWS & REVIEWS
06 IN THE LOOP
Give our local yarn shops lots of love in these
challenging times, join Scheepjes’ lovely
granny square blanket community project,
find heartwarming ideas to keep your hook
busy, plus meet vibrant designer J o Smith.
09 YARN REVIEWS
Add some colourful crochet to your next
project with these cheery new summer yarn
releases.
10 BOOK REVIEWS
Fifteen beautiful crochet blankets to snuggle
under; a bright new crochet reference book
for beginners and beyond; sixteen adorable
amigurumi creatures full of personality,
plus a guide to mending our clothes as a
meditative practice.
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12 THE CARE OF MENDING
Embrace slow fashion and a sustainable way
of life by lovingly darning your treasured
woollens. Vicky Guerrero talks to menders,
textile artists and makers about why this
mindful process is enjoying a renaissance.
NEW
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etc IN THE LOOP
BLOGS | BOOKS | REVIEWS | EVENTS | INTERVIEWS
S H OP L O CA L
With our local yarn shops the centre of
our crafting community, the UK Hand
Knitting Association is flying the flag to
keep them running through this difficult
time. If they have an online shop, shop
there, or see if they can deliver. Follow
them on social media. Treat yourself
to a special yarn. Or teach someone at
home how to crochet and buy some
extra supplies! Someone got a birthday
coming up? Buy a gift card. Let’s help
keep our fabulous yarn shops afloat!
Community project
GRANNIES FOR GRANNIES
➻ Scheepjes has launched a lovely
community project, full of mindful
stitches. Make a vibrant blanket to
give to a loved one to comfort them
during these times of social isolation
– and get support yourself through
the Scheepjes Facebook Group. The
free Kizzy Granny Square Blanket is
designed by Maria of 50 Shades of 4
Ply, and Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell
has uploaded free video tutorials. So
you’re ready to go! Get the links at
www.simysstudio.blogspot.com.
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New amigurumi
MAGICAL PLAYTIME
➻ If you enjoy amigurumi you’ll elephant, lion, monkey, artist, clown
love RICO’s fabulous new Ricorumi and circus tent. Gift your finished
publications bursting with cute creations to children to cheer them
characters. Dress Me Up shows a cat, up while they’re at home. Or stitch
dog, bear and bunny with different your favourite companion to pop in
pieces of clothing and accessories. your pocket! Contact your local RICO
Circus Circus shows a ringmaster, stockist for the booklets.
Window to happiness!
Setting up a crochet installation in your
window is one way to spread some joy!
Just before the lockdown, designer Rosina
Northcott set up a window display of her
colourful crochet pieces in a vacant shop in
her home town of Exeter. “Hopefully those
that see it will be cheered by the sight of
lots of colourful woolly bits,” says Rosina.
“I’ve got crochet on the high street, that’s
awesome!” www.zeensandroger.com
E CO CR E AT U R E S
➻ Top eco brownie points to TOFT, who
has just released its much-loved Edward’s
Menagerie crochet kits in 100% recycled
cardboard packaging. The kits contain all
the materials you need, and you can find
video support on YouTube. Choose from 100
different kits to make wonderful animals,
birds, dogs, dinosaurs and more! Don’t forget
to share your makes using #edsanimals.
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Special occasion
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
➻ Los-Angeles-based Dominique Calvillo
started Namaste & Crochet four years
ago, crocheting gorgeous, dramatic
bridal dresses to counter her depression
while working to help survivors of human
trafficking in South East Asia. “The crochet
stitches and repetitive movements
gave me peace and my anxiety began
W E LOVE …
With rainbows adorning windows across the
country in support of NHS and other key workers,
we adore the positive vibes of Sandra of Cherry
Heart’s tasselled rainbow, with a cloud with a
silver lining and happy sunshine peeking out.
It’s a great (free!) stashbusting project too!
Find the pattern at www.cherryheart.co.uk.
to subside,” says Dominique, who now
works as a stylist on films and sings with
her sisters in a group called the Calvillo
Sisters. She’s just released her lovely boho
Angel Skirt and Top and Juniper Bralette
as patterns so anyone can make them
(wedding optional, sunshine mandatory!).
www.namasteandcrochet.com
Sing a colour!
➻ You can’t beat a cowl to keep chills
at bay when the sun sets. And Issue
Two of John Arbon Textile’s Annual
(£6) reveals a stunning ombre crochet
cowl by Inside Crochet designer Fay
Dashper-Hughes. The annual also
contains three knitting patterns and
glimpses into the world of John’s
Devon mill, plus their brand new
yarn, Yarndelic. This 100% Falklands
Corriedale yarn comes in 18 melange
shades inspired by John’s favourite
songs. (There’s even a Spotify link so
you can listen yourself!). £15 per 100g,
www.jarbon.com
➻ IN THE LOOP
News etc
FIND YOUR HAPPY!
Make self-care a priority with
our round-up of stay-at-home
projects and must-have buys.
✽ ECO-FRIENDLY
Embellish a bag or lapel with one of
these pretty flower brooches hand-
crocheted in sustainable materials.
www.littleconkers.co.uk
✽ STASHBUSTER
Mindful stitch dishcloths are just the
thing to use up scraps of leftover cotton
or bamboo yarn and practise pretty
stitch patterns. Ticks the sustainable
box, too! www.doradoes.co.uk
✽ LABEL IT
Kylie and the Machine’s labels are fab
finishing touches for your handmade
pieces. Get from www.tangled-yarn.
co.uk and www.thelittlegreygirl.com.
✽ ROUND & ROUND
Little ones will love snuggling under
this pretty blanket. The Carousel Baby
Blanket is crocheted in gorgeously
soft WYS Bo Beep DK. Kit £32.50.
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H E LLO, F LOW E R !
➻ We adore these pretty, silver geometric
pendants holding a tiny crochet flower.
They’re made by Tanya, who lives in
Canvey Island, Essex with her husband
Alex and pet hamster Joey. Tanya,
who has ME, also makes pendants with
mandalas. “If I’m feeling foggy then
a simple granny stitch is wonderful. If
meditation is needed, then mandalas are
perfect.” Follow Tanya @yarnya_ and pick
a pendant at www.yarnya.co.uk
Summer CAL
Beach vibes
➻ Golden sands, rippling waves,
seaglass and shells... we do love
a day out at the seaside! Inside
Crochet designer Eleonora Tully’s
gorgeous Beachcombing Blanket
CAL perfectly captures all the bright
colours and textures of the beach .
The CAL started in April, but there’s
still time to join in the fun! Just visit
Eleonora’s website for details.
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De signer
WE LOVE
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JO SMITH
Designer
Jo Smith lives
in Bath and
took a degree
in education
and art and
specialised in
textiles. Since
retiring nine
years ago as an early years teacher, she
has been teaching crochet at shows.
“I think it’s so important to share skills.
It’s an absolute joy when someone ‘gets
it’ and you know they’re starting on a
satisfying, useful and creative journey.”
Jo is an avid collector. “I love things
that have a history and a story to tell –
I’m sure I do better crochet when I use
my favourite old bone hook that is worn
from the many hands that have used
it to made beautiful things.” She also
loves gardening and has an allotment.
“There’s so much satisfaction being in
touch with the earth and the changing
seasons. I plant seeds, eat radishes,
crochet on my shed step and look at
the sky. And my daughter bought me a
camping stove so I can make coffee.”
Jo started her instagram six years
ago (@thespannerworks). “I love seeing
what other people are making. Then
there’s making insta friends, in particular
@tamsyn_gregory who is a brilliant and
unique textile artist living near Bath.”
Jo learnt to knit when she was young
then went to live in Bradford and learnt
to crochet. “The town had many wool
shops from the local mills. I bought sacks
full and a crochet hook and made bags,
hats and waistcoats.” When she had her
first child, Jo moved to Bristol and made
ponchos, hats and jackets for her and to
sell. “I wasn’t aware of crochet patterns –
for a wrap cardi I used my favourite Biba
wrap t-shirt as a pattern.”
A childhood of ‘make do and mend’
influenced Jo’s upcycling values. “In
my granny’s house there were rag rugs.
My mum sewed, spun yarn and knitted
jumpers. My dad taught me to darn, sew
patches and tie knots. Trousers were
cut to make summer shorts, jumble sale
knits were unravelled and reworked.”
Jo is inspired by the beautiful arts
and crafts in the world, “from Ethiopian
baskets and Rajasthan mirrored fabrics,
to Mexican blankets and Aboriginal
paintings”. She also takes photos of
colours and patterns, “from flowers and
plants, to graffiti and tiles” and visits
art exhibitions. “After seeing a Missoni
exhibition I started using white – so
many of Missoni’s colourful fabrics had
flashes of black and white and I loved
it!” Her obsessions are “rainbows, suns,
stars, flowers, hearts and hexagons. I
love tessellations too – there’s lots of
reworking and maths!”

King Cole Paradise
Beaches DK
Surface crochet is another passion.
“I’d get half way through a blanket and
wish I’d put some blue next to the orange
to make it really sing. In the past I might
have unravelled it, now I try a bit of
surface crochet first! My colour choices
may look random but they never are. The
only way I know if my colours are right is
by laying it on the floor, and looking at it
afresh the next day.”
Of her most popular designs, Jo talks
fondly of her Jewelled Star blanket and
meeting Janie Crow at Yarndale. “She
gave me yarn, time and most of all, trust
that I could do it. She worked her magic
and produced the most gorgeous pattern
booklet.” Jo’s vibrant mandala patterns in
her Etsy shop are also much loved.
Any top tips? “Choose colours in
natural light! The joy of colours and what
you choose to put together is personal
and so often linked to happy memories.
To me, rainbows are the best! I was
brought up in a yellow kitchen with each
chair a different colour. And I adore
purple and yellow because they remind
me of the first celandines and violets of
spring. Everyone’s choices are different,
and right. One of the joys of teaching is
providing a kaleidoscope of colours and
then talking about why we chose them
and what they remind us of.”
➻ IN THE LOOP
News etc
Malabrigo Caprino
Rowan Island
Blend Fine
Cygnet Pure
Baby DK WYS Bo Peep Pure
NEW SUMMER BRIGHTS
Add some colourful crochet to your next project
with these cheery new yarn releases.
WYS Bo Peep Pure
100% wool • 50g/112m/122yds • £6.50 from www.wyspinners.com
This new addition to WYS is a 100% Falkland Island wool, beautifully soft and bouncy, and spun light
enough to create a soft drape but just tight enough to ensure a smooth crochet – making it a good
luxury choice for DK weight garments. Five solid brights complement three more natural shades.
Malabrigo Caprino
80% Merino/20% cashmere • 50g/150m/164yds • £14.49 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
The newest release from family-owned co-operative Malabrigo in Uruguay, Caprino is a light DK luxury
yarn, hand-dyed in a dazzling array of gorgeous colours, with some solids and some more muted tones,
but mostly a riot of brights. Beautifully soft and dyed with real attention to detail, these skeins are crying
out to be hooked into something special. We tried the stunning Moon Trio Full with vibrant speckles.
King Cole Paradise Beaches DK
70% acrylic/30% polyamide • 100g/255m/278yds • £3.99 from www.lovecrafts.com
A great value, super-soft yarn in eight sunshine-bright shades (Pink Gin anyone?!), Paradise Beaches
hooks up really quickly, and being machine washable would be great for children’s clothing or a big,
bright summer picnic blanket project with fun matching bunting.
Rowan Island Blend Fine
70% wool/15% alpaca/15% silk • 50g/165m/180yds • £14.95 from www.lovecrafts.com
This new, luxury blend of Falkland Island Merino in a light, 2-ply fingering weight, is a really sumptuously
soft sister yarn to the DK weight Island Blend. The light weight makes it perfect for delicate garments
and shawl projects, and the eleven rich shades would make for stunning colourwork.
Cygnet Pure Baby DK
100% acrylic • 100g/245m/268yds • £2.89 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
This anti-pilling baby yarn from Cygnet has been designed to withstand lots of machine washing while
being soft next to the most sensitive of skins. The 12 colourways are contemporary versions of traditional
baby shades, and will work together well for toys and accessories as well as tiny, delicate cardies.
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It opens with guides to the
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then moves on to a stitch dictionary
containing 65 stitch patterns, each written
out and charted. Then it’s on to the projects,
with a great range to choose from including
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To Snuggle Under We especially love the colourful Mikki the
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bed. This collection of 15 beautiful designs is a wonderful way to ➻ These days we’re
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Patterns include the stunning Hearts Full Of Grace blanket, which uses mosaic by taking a “slow fashion”
crochet motifs in a delicate heart design, and Flower Patches, which puts approach. This inspiring
three-dimensional floral patterns in bright colours over a neutral background to book, filled with beautiful illustrations,
beautiful effect. If you’ve ever fancied trying crocheted cables, Cables and Puffs is sings the praises of a “mending life”
a classic design, worked in a grey and edged in a pretty mustard yellow crab stitch. and encourages us to see mending as a
Simpler but equally impressive designs include Everlasting Love, a granny-alike meditative practice, rescuing old and loved
lace pattern worked from the centre out in an ombré yarn, and Rainbows in clothes and giving them new purpose. It’s
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THE CARE OF MENDING
Darning is enjoying a renaissance right now. Vicky Guerrero talks to menders, textile
artists and makers about why saving our favourite woollies is bringing such joy…
C
limate change has made us rethink how we shop for, and
prolong the life of, our clothes. As crocheters handmaking
gorgeous garments we have already moved away from the dark
world of fast fashion, and repairing our old clothes is a heartfelt way of
championing an even more mindful and sustainable way of life.
Mending is about keeping connections alive, too. Rachael
Matthews is a textile artist and designer (www.rachaelmatthews.
co.uk) living in Yorkshire. “People have always loved talking about
clothes. The problem is, that we don’t always know where something
is made, or who designed it. I like to wear something that is loaded
with history or which has soul... and quite often those garments need
mending. All my woollens are precious and I bring them in and out
of use, depending on how much care they need from me, and how
much care I need from them.” Maybe it’s a jumper that belonged to a
loved one. Or maybe it’s a shawl you lovingly stitched. Susan Cropper,
owner of Loop knitting shop in London (www.loopknittingshop.
com), adds: “I think people want to preserve clothes that have some
meaning or memories for them. This can be either aesthetically or
emotionally with ties to personal or family history.”
CELEBRATE IMPERFECTION
Wearing a freshly darned sweater shows your individuality, and your
values. “Mending is a way to personalise your clothing and handmade
items,” says Susan. “To me, it can verge into pure embellishment and
embroidery; adding another layer of beauty to a piece. And with the
fibre, motifs and colours and threads we choose to use, it becomes
more personal than anything. That is truly one of a kind.” Flora
Collingwood-Norris lives in the Scottish Borders and is a luxury
knitwear designer (www.collingwoodnorrisdesign.com) offering a
mending service. “Visible mending is a great way of turning holes in
your garments into features,” she explains. “It celebrates flaws, and
acknowledges wear and tear, and can become a badge of honour to
show you care for your clothes. So many clothes end up in landfill
unnecessarily, so mending is a great way to reduce textile waste.”
Visible mending creates beautiful effects, adding a dramatic and
colourful touch to our treasured woollens. “I love the creativity of it,
12 Inside Crochet
Left & right: Autumn Fussell; centre: Loop (Celia Pym)
each mend is unique, as no two holes are the same,” says Flora. “I use
yarns that are similar weight and fibre to the piece I’m working on.
Mostly wool and cashmere, sometimes silk. The colours depend a bit
on what mood I’m in, and what works with the piece.”
Autumn Fussell, a Brit living in Seattle, loves slow stitching and
is owner of The Curious Atelier (@curious.and.coe). She stitches
‘woolly tattoos’ onto preloved knitwear. “For example down the side
of a sweater or a sacred heart in the middle of the chest,” explains
Autumn. Favourite yarns include plant-dyed yarns along with indie
variegated yarns. “Sock weight is great held double or DK works
nicely. Learn a few basic embroidery stitches. Then forget the rules
about embroidery being neat, and have fun! If in doubt, add French
knots and gold thread. Everything looks good with a bit of bling!”
MINDFUL STITCHES
As well as breathing new life into old garments, mending is a lovely
way to unwind. Charlotte J enner runs creative retreats near the
New Forest (www.anestofgentlemakers.co.uk). “Darning is very
simple really and it is a slow, meditative process. It requires some
concentration but once you have got the hang of the technique, it is
very relaxing.” Plus, apart from darning needle, thread and scissors
it requires no complicated equipment, “although there are some
fabulous darning eggs and mushrooms to collect, if you wish to hold
the darn in place,” says Charlotte. “Plus, it’s a portable project that
can be picked up and worked on anywhere.” So, let’s embrace slow
fashion and give our treasured woollens the love they deserve.
FURTHER READING
Darning: repair, make, mend, by Hikaru Noguchi, published by
Hawthorn Press. £19, www.loopknittingshop.com
Mending Matters: stitch, patch and repair your favourite denim and more,
by Katrina Rodabaugh, £17.50, www.tribeyarns.com
Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art by
Claire Wellesley-Smith, £22.50, www.loopknittingshop.com
Make Do and Mend: Keeping Family and Home Afloat on War Rations,
£9.99, www.mombooks.com
 ONLINE INSPIR ATION
• Visit Flora’s feed at @visible_creative_mending

© Autumn Fussell
for beautiful ideas to rejuvenate your woollens.
• Pop to Rachael’s feed @rachaelmatthews1174 for
a dose of creative textile goodness.
• Listen to the fascinating Darners in Conversation
podcast at www.loopknitlounge.com with Hikaru
Noguchi, Celia Pym and Rachael Matthews.
• Find @milli_and_the_bee for magical darning
videos that will have you mesmerised.

Hikaru Noguchi, Susan Cropper & Celia Pym © Loop London

• Charlotte of @anestofgentlemakers fills her feed
with gorgeous, homespun mending joy.

TIPS & TRICKS

© Flora Collingwood-Norris

It's simple to create pretty embroidered

patches and mends - just give it a try!

⁄ Rachael: The

© Flora Collingwood-Norris
weight of the yarn is
important as it has to
move with the rest of
the fabric, so choose
a similar weight
yarn. Let the darn
really work its way into the space. The fabric
all around the hole will be fragile too.

⁄ Rachael: A de-pilling tool is a great help. Get

rid of all the bobbly bits before you start, and
press with a steam iron afterwards.

⁄ Flora: Crochet is the perfect method for

creating fun patches in any shape and pattern
you want! Sew them on afterwards, or crochet
directly onto a hole. Create something you will
want to wear so use colours and yarns you love.

DARNING WISHLIST
⁄ Susan: Beautiful threads that originate as
embroidery threads but also thin mohair silk
is beautiful, and other lovely thin yarns for
both visible mending and woolly embroidery.
Some ideas are Plant Dyed by Mehlsen,
Temaricious and Au Ver a Soie. But also yarns
like Highland by Isager and ITO Sensai yarn.
And good needles such as Tulip.

⁄ Rachael: Good light is my most favoured tool.

The beautiful mending on Make sure you can see what you are doing. In
the war they had darning mushrooms with
this couch at Loop London was lights inside for darning in the blackout...
I love them because they x-ray the work.
handworked by textile artist and
© Loop London

darning expert Celia Pym, using ⁄ Charlotte: I tend to use a nylon and wool
darning wool (such as Scanfil). The nylon
Isager Highland wool. gives extra strength to the darn and the wool
binds together to produce a strong new cloth.

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U S I N G C O L O U R S S U C C E S S F U L LY
B Y S C H E E PJ E S B LO G G E R
KIRSTEN BALLERING
Pa r t o n e : Wo rk in g in co lo u r
My love for crochet star ted while I was
studying abroad in Sweden ten years ago,
and I’ve not stopped crocheting since. You
will mainly find me crocheting blankets,
pillows and anything else that’s big enough
to use many colours. I mostly create in my
craft room, drawing inspiration from
geometric patterns and bold palettes.
And if there’s one thing I love, it’s an
elaborate rainbow!
Rainbows are the defining element in my
designs. There’s something so satisfying in
using all those colours that nature has to
offer. I have created my fair share of rainbow
Kirsten is a designer of colourful
blankets, each with different combinations
crochet patterns and lover of all things
of colours, and one of my most treasured
colourful. You can find her designs at
haakmaarraak.nl, and follow her on designs is the Hygge Shawl, which I m ade
Instagram @haakmaarraak or Facebook. for the 2017 Scheepjes CAL. This is a
crocheted shawl with colour ful embroider y
on top – of course, in rainbow colours.
I have also designed projects such as my
Hue Rainbow Origami Blanket, where I used
a geometric approach to put together a
Tint
modern colour ful design.
Tone
I create most of my rainbow palettes
Shade based on intuition: let’s call it my rainbow
sense. With a little help from sketching
program s, I visualise my rainbow for the
design. Even if you feel like you lack a
The Colour rainbow sense, I believe it’s something you
the colour wheel can learn and nur ture, with a little bit of
Wheel
insight into the basics of colour.
CO LO U R T H E O RY
I’m sure you’re fam iliar with the colour
wheel. A colour wheel consists of primar y,
secondar y and ter tiar y colours. Arrange
these colours in a wheel, and you have a
rainbow in a circular shape.
16 Inside Crochet
Between those, you can mix an infinite
amount of colours. But how is it that some
colours fit together better than others?
That’s where shades, tints and tones come
in. Shades, tints and tones are variations of
the colours (hues) in the colour wheel. A hue
is a pure, unfiltered colour, often quite
bright and intense. Add black to that hue,
and you’ll get a shade. Add white, and you’ll
get a tint. Finally, add grey to a hue, and
you’ll get a tone. I don’t use many tones,
though, as I find them dull!
R A I N B OW S E N S E
Now you know a little about the theory, it’s
time to put this into practice. I aim to
visualise a “flow” in rainbows. Not only in
the traditional sense of the order of colours,
but also in term s of tints and tones. How
delicate this colour flow can be depends on
the number of colours you want to use in
your project. If you don’t know where to
start with picking colours, I recommend
using a colour pack. These contain all the
available shades of a par ticular yarn in little
balls. They make it easy to sample and
mix-and-match the different colours
available. Use a digital program or pens and
paper to sketch out your palette in advance.
Star t with colours that you want to use in
your project, and build around those with
extras. Select hues if you’re looking for a
bright and cheer ful palette, or shades if you
want to tone it down. And if you’re going
for that rainbow “flow”, try combining these
different types of colours. The key to really
making a rainbow your own is to
experiment, with a little help from the
theor y you just learned.
 TIPS & TRICKS
Kirsten's gorgeous Rainbow Origami
Blanket pattern is available for free There are a few tips that can
help to lift your rainbow sense
on her blog, and uses the Scheepjes to the next level. Don’t be
Metropolis mini colour pack afraid to give them a try!

• Don’t be afraid of pink.

Traditionally, pink has no place
in the rainbow. Not any more!
Pink helps you transition from
purple back to red in an elegant
way, without breaking the flow
of your rainbow. This is especially
useful when you crochet a big
project with many colours.

• Start with a different colour. Why

should every rainbow start with
red? I like to start with cooler
shades such as Verdigris green
and Egyptian blue. Switch those
colours up and lift your rainbow
to the next level.

• Curate your flow. Out of every

ten colours, let three or four
stand out as very bright or dark.
Choose “medium” colours in
between those. This helps you
to balance out your rainbow.
An easy way to judge if colours
stand out is by squinting your
eyes: they are drawn towards
extremes. Sketching your
rainbow with representative
colours also helps!

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Ch e vro n
Ra in bo w Bla n ke t
BY KIRSTEN BALLERING

18 Inside Crochet
Inspired by a herringbone pattern and bold colour flows, this blanket uses a special
method of attaching the chevron chains over a backdrop of rainbow stripes.
MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Catona,
100% cotton,
50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Snow White 106
x 6 balls
● Scheepjes Catona, 100%
cotton, 25g/62.5m/68.5yds
Yarn B: Chrystaline 385
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Tropic 253 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Cyan 397 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Vivid Blue 146 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Powder Blue 384
x 1 ball
Yarn G: Lilac Mist 399 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Light Orchid 226
x 1 ball
Yarn I: Lavender 520 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Delphinium 113
x 1 ball
Yarn K: Ultra Violet 282
x 1 ball
Yarn L: Tyrian Purple 128
x 1 ball
Yarn M: Garden Rose 251
x 1 ball
Yarn N: Shocking Pink 114
x 1 ball
Yarn O: Tulip 222 x 1 ball
Yarn P: Cornelia Rose 256
x 1 ball
Yarn Q: Hot Red 115 x 1 ball
Yarn R: Royal Orange 189
x 1 ball
Yarn S: Sweet Orange 411
x 1 ball
Yarn T: Yellow Gold 208
x 1 ball
Yarn U: Lemon 280 x 1 ball
Yarn V: Green Yellow 245
x 1 ball
Yarn W: Kiwi 205 x 1 ball
● 3mm & 3.5mm hooks
TENSION
Work one repeat of Rows 2–5
to measure 3cm/1¼in in height,
and work 21dc to measure
10cm/4in in width, using
3.5mm hook or size required
to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket measures
87 x 110cm/34¼ x 43¼in.
PATTERN NOTES
Make sure not to use more than
12g of Catona for each repeat of
Rows 4 & 5, or adjust hook size
accordingly.
Finished blanket will appear
larger before chevron overlay
chains are worked. The tension
of these chains will cause the
blanket to slightly shrink.
MAIN BLANKET
START BODY
With yarn A, 164ch.
Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch
from hook and in each ch to
end, turn – 163dc.
Row 2: (WS) 1ch (does
not count as st here and
throughout), 163dc, turn.
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc, [1dc blo, 4dc]
32 times, 2dc, cut yarn, turn
– 131dc, 32dc blo.
Row 4: Join yarn B with sl st
in first st, 3ch (counts as first
tr here and throughout), 1tr in
each dc to end, turn –163tr.
Row 5: 3ch, tr to end, cut
yarn, turn.
Row 6: Join yarn A with sl st
in first tr, 1dc in each tr to end,
turn – 163dc
Row 7: 1ch, 6dc, [1dc blo, 4dc]
31 times, 1dc blo 1dc, cut yarn,
turn – 131dc, 32dc blo.
Row 8: Join yarn C with sl st in
first st, rep Row 4.
Row 9: Rep Row 5
Row 10: Rep Row 6.
Rows 3–10 form patt and are
repeated.
Work patt rep another ten times,
changing colours for Rows 4 & 5
and 8 & 9 alphabetically.
At end of patt rep worked in
yarn W, work patt rep another
five times using yarns B–K.
130 rows worked in total.
Change to yarn A.
Row 131: (RS) 1dc, [1dc blo,
4dc] 32 times, 2dc, turn
– 131dc, 32dc blo.
Row 132: (WS) 1ch, 1dc in each
dc to end –163dc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
CHEVRON OVERLAY
CHAINS
With RS facing and using 3mm
hook, join yarn A with sl st in
top right unworked front loop
of Row 3, 7ch, join with sl st in
first unworked loop of Row 7,
[7ch, join with sl st in first front
loop four rows above] until
joined with sl st in Row 131,
cut yarn.
This creates a vertical zig-zag
line across the blanket. Repeat
this process for each unworked
loop in Row 3. Make sure the
chains are tight and do not slack
in between sl sts, if so adjust
hook size or amount of chains in
between sl sts accordingly.
Weave in ends.
BORDER
Rnd 1: (RS) With RS facing,
join yarn A with sl st in bottom
right corner ch, 2ch (counts as
first st here and throughout),
1htr in next row-end, htr2tog
over next two row-ends, [2htr
in each of next two coloured
row-ends, htr2tog over next
two yarn A row-ends] 32 times,
(1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in upper right
corner st, [8htr, htr2tog] 16
times, 1htr, (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in
upper left corner st, htr2tog,
[2htr in each of next two
coloured row-ends, htr2tog
over next two yarn A row-ends]
32 times, htr2tog, 1htr, (1htr,
2ch, 1htr) in bottom left corner
ch, [8htr, htr2tog] 16 times,
1htr, (1htr, 2ch) in bottom right
corner ch, join with sl st in
first st – 164 sts on long side,
147 sts on short side.
Rnd 2: 2ch, *htr to corner
2ch-sp, (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in
2ch-sp; rep from * three more
times, join with sl st in first st
– 166 sts on long side, 149 sts
on short side.
Rnd 3: 2ch, *htr to corner
2ch-sp, (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in
2ch-sp; rep from * three more
times, 1htr, join with sl st in
first st – 168 sts on long side,
151 sts on short side.
Rnd 4: 2ch, *htr to corner
2ch-sp, (2htr, 2ch, 2htr) in
2ch-sp; rep from * three more
times, 2htr, join with sl st in
first st – 172 sts on long side,
155 sts on short side.
Fasten off yarn.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and END
block blanket to size.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● Nurturing Fibres
Eco-Cotton, 100% cotton,
50g/125m/136yds
Yarn A: Vanilla x 7 (7, 8, 9) balls
Yarn B: Sunglow x 1 ball
Yarn C: Pickled Ginger x 1 ball
Yarn D: Aventurine x 1 ball
Yarn E: Patina x 1 ball
● 3.5mm & 4mm hooks

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK yarn that
works to the same tension for
this design.

TENSION
Work Main Motif to measure
approximately 11 (11.8, 12.6,
13.4)cm/4¼ (4¾, 5, 5¼)in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
Work 15tr and 9 rows to measure
approximately 9 x 9cm/3½ x
3½in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie loves the world we live in
and is very eco conscious. She
believes making your own clothes
is a step in the right direction
away from fast fashion.

PATTERN NOTES
Work colours for Main Full Motif
as follows:
Colourway A
Make nine
Rnds 1–3: Yarn A.
Rnd 4: Yarn B.
Rnd 5: Yarn C.
Rnd 6: Yarn D.
*Rnd 7: Yarn E. (S)
Rnd 8: Yarn A. (M)
Rnd 9: Yarn A. (L)
Rnd 10: Yarn A. (XL)

Colourway B
Make four
Rnds 1–3: Yarn A.
Rnd 4: Yarn E.

Nu r tu rin g Te e Rnd 5: Yarn B.

Rnd 6: Yarn C.
BY CASSIE WARD *Rnd 7: Yarn D. (S)
Rnd 8: Yarn A. (M)
This super cool t-shirt is inspired by nature, Rnd 9: Yarn A. (L)
Rnd 10: Yarn A. (XL)
made using natural hand-dyed eco cotton.
* Make to end of Rnd 7 for
ADD TO THE STASH size S; end of Rnd 8 for size M;
Buy this pure cotton yarn from end of Rnd 9 for size L; and end
www.tangled-yarn.co.uk of Rnd 10 for size XL.

36 Inside Crochet
 Nurture Layout/Schematic

8¼ (8¾, 9, 9½)in
21 (22, 23, 24)cm
1/4 A Half Half Ya 1/4
rn Coloured Coloured rn
Ya A

A A A

48.5 (51, 53.5, 56)cm

Coloured

Coloured
Vertical

Vertical
B B

19 (20, 21, 22)in

A A A

Coloured

Coloured
Vertical

Vertical
B B
A A A
Half
Ya
rn
A Half r
1/ n A
Ya 1/4 Yarn A Yarn A 4

97.5 (102, 107, 111.5)cm

38½ (40, 42, 44)in

FRONT
START MAIN FULL MOTIF
(see Pattern Notes)
With 4mm hook and yarn A, 4ch,
join with sl st to first ch join to
form a ring.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here
and throughout) 2tr in ring, 2ch,
(3tr, 3ch) three times in ring, sl st
to top of 3ch to join, turn.
Rnd 2: 3ch, (1tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
corner 2ch-sp, 3tr, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr)
in corner 3ch-sp, 3tr; rep from *
twice more, sl st to top of 3ch,
turn.
Rnd 3: 3ch, 1tr in each tr and
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in each corner
2ch-sp around, sl st to top of
beg 3ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn A.
Half-Rnd 4: Join suggested
yarn in any corner 2ch-sp, 3ch,
1tr in each tr to corner, (2tr, 2ch,
2tr) in corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in each
tr to next corner, 1tr in corner
2ch-sp, turn.
Fasten off.
Joining and breaking off yarns in
sequence as given cont as folls:
Half-Rnds 5 & 6: Working only
into sts worked on last half rnd
and joining yarn to top of last st
worked, rep Half-Rnd 4.
Half-Rnd 7: Join suggested yarn
in any corner 2ch-sp, 2ch, 1htr in
each tr to corner, (2htr, 2ch, 2htr)
in corner 2ch-sp, 1htr in each tr
to next corner, 1htr in corner 2ch-
sp, turn. Fasten off.
Joining and breaking off yarns in
sequence as given cont as folls:
Fasten off Small size only.
Sizes M, L & XL only
Half-Rnd 8: Join yarn A join to
top of last st worked, 1ch, 1dc in
each htr to corner space, (2dc,
2ch, 2dc) in corner 2ch-sp, 1dc in
each htr to end, turn.
Fasten off Medium size only.
Sizes L & XL only
Half-Rnd 9: Rep Half-Rnd 8.
Fasten off Large size only.
Size XL only
Half-Rnd 10: Rep Half-Rnd 8.
Fasten off.
HORIZONTAL HALF MOTIF
Make two
With 4mm hook and yarn A, 4ch,
sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here
and throughout), (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
ring, turn.
Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in same st, 1tr in
each tr to corner, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr,)
in corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in each tr to
last st, 3tr in last tr, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 5: 2ch, 2htr in same st, 1htr
in each tr to corner, (2htr, 2ch,
2htr,) in corner 2ch-sp, 1htr in each
tr to last st, 3htr in last tr, turn.
Fasten off Small size only.
Sizes M, L & XL only
Row 6: 1ch, 2dc in same st,
1dc in each htr to corner, (2dc,
2ch, 2dc,) in corner 2ch-sp, 1dc
in each htr to last st, 3dc in last
htr, turn.
Fasten off Medium size only.
Sizes L & XL only
Rep last row - (-, one, two)
more time(s). Fasten off.
HORIZONTAL HALF
COLOURED MOTIF
Make two
Work as for Horizontal Half
Motif, working yarn shades
as folls:
Row 1: Yarn A.
Row 2: Yarn E.
Row 3: Yarn B.
Row 4: Yarn C.
Row 5: Yarn D.
Fasten off Small size only.
Sizes M, L & XL only
Row 6: Yarn A.
Fasten off Medium size only.
Sizes L & XL only
Rep last row - (-, one, two)
more time(s).
VERTICAL HALF
COLOURED MOTIF
Make four
Work Rows 1–3 as for Horizontal
Half Motif.
Half-Row 4: Using yarn E, 3ch,
2tr in first tr, 1tr in each tr to
corner, 1tr in corner, turn.
Fasten off yarn E.
Half-Row 5: Join in yarn B, 3ch,
working only into sts worked on
last half row work 1tr in each tr
to last st, 3tr in top of 3ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn B.
Half-Row 6: Join in yarn C,
3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1tr in each tr to
end, turn.
Fasten off yarn C.
Half-Row 7: Join in yarn D, 2ch,
1htr in each st to last st, 3htr in
top of 3ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn D.
Sizes M, L & XL only
Half-Row 8: Join in yarn A, 3dc
in first htr, 1dc in each htr to
end, turn.
Fasten off Medium size only.
Sizes L & XL only
Half-Row 9: 1dc in each dc to
last st, 3dc in last st, turn.
Fasten off Large size only.
Size XL only
Half-Row 10: Rep Half-Row 8.
Fasten off.

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QUARTER MOTIF
Make four
With 4mm hook and yarn A, 4ch.
Row 1: 4tr in fourth ch from
hook, turn – 5tr.
Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1tr in
each tr to last st, 3tr top of last
st, turn – 9tr.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 5: 2ch, 2htr in first tr, 1htr
in each tr to last st, 3htr in last
st, turn.
Fasten off Small size only.
Sizes M, L and XL only
Row 6: 3dc in first htr, dc to last
st, 3dc in last st, turn.
Fasten off Medium size only.
Sizes L and XL only
Rep last row - (-, one, two) more
time(s).
Fasten off.
MAKE UP FRONT MOTIFS
Lightly block all pieces.
Join as layout diagram, working
with squares with RS facing using
a whipstitch on WS.
38 Inside Crochet
FRONT SHOULDERS Rows 7 (7, 9, 9)–51 (53, 57, 59): WELT
Row 1: With RS facing, using 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in each st With 3.5mm hook and yarn A,
4mm hook and yarn A evenly to end. evenly distribute 174 (182, 190,
distribute 87 (91, 95, 99)dc along Fasten off. 198)dc around entire bottom
top edge (see diagram), turn. edge, sl st to join.
Rows 2 & 3: 1ch, dc to end, turn. ARMHOLE EDGINGS Row 1: 6ch, work 1dc in second
Row 4: (WS) 1ch, 25 (26, 27, 28) Both alike ch from hook and in rem 4 ch,
dc, turn. Join at shoulders and down sides sl st in next dc of bottom edge.
Working on these 25 (26, 27, leaving a 21 (22, 23, 24)cm/8¼ Row 2: Sl st in next dc of bottom
28) sts only, work a further three (8¾, 9, 9½)in gap for armholes. edge, turn, 5dc blo in ribbing sts,
(three, five, five) rows in dc for With 4mm hook, join yarn A at turn.
Right Shoulder, fasten off. top of side seam at underarm. Row 3: 5dc blo along ribbing,
Evenly distribute 63 (66, 69, sl st in next dc along bottom
With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to 72)dc around arm hole, sl st edge, turn.
left shoulder edge. to join, turn. Rep Rows 2 & 3 along entire
Row 1: 1ch, 25 (26, 27, 28)dc, Rows 2–4: 3ch (counts as 1tr), bottom edge.
turn. 1tr in each st around, sl st to join. Fasten off leaving enough yarn to
Work a further three (three, five, Fasten off. sew last row to first row on back
five) rows in dc for Left Shoulder. of garment using a stay stitch.
Fasten off. Fold back armhole edging and
secure with a stay stitch at top FINISHING END
BACK and bottom edge. Weave in ends.
With 4mm hook and yarn A,
82 (86, 90, 94)ch. S M L XL
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
ACTUAL BUST 97.5 102 107 111.5 cm
hook and in each ch to end, turn
– 81 (85, 89, 93)dc. 38½ 40 42 44 in
Rows 2–6 (6, 8, 8): 1ch, dc to LENGTH 55 57 59 62 cm
end, turn.
21¾ 22 23¼ 24½ in
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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Linen Soft,
47% cotton/27% linen/
26% acrylic, 50g/135m/149yds
Yarn A: Teal 608
x 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls
Yarn B: White 630
x 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) balls
● 4mm & 5mm hooks

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight linen
or cotton blend yarn to achieve
a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 12 sts and 12 rows in
extended double crochet (edc) to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Michelle (aka Dora) loves
designing wearable, modern
crochet clothing and accessories
and joyful homewares. She blogs
about crochet and creativity at
doradoes.co.uk and hangs out on
Instagram and Ravelry as
@doraexplored.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Extended double crochet (edc):
Insert hook, yoh pull up a loop,
yoh, pull through 1 loop, yoh,
pull through 2 loops.

SLEEVE AND
START BODY PANEL
Make two

LEFT SHOULDER &

SLEEVE SET-UP
Using yarn A and 5mm hook,
67 (69, 71, 73, 73, 75, 77)ch.
Row 1: (RS) 1edc (see Special
Stitches) in second ch from hook
and each ch to end, turn – 66 (68,
70, 72, 72, 74, 76)edc.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as
st here and throughout), 1edc in

Cla rity Sw e ate r each st to end, turn.

Rows 3–9: As Row 2. **
BY MICHELLE WHITE Set aside.

With its contrasting colours, clean lines and simple boxy
style, this sweater is all about elegance and drape.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this linen-blend yarn from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
RIGHT SHOULDER &
SLEEVE SET-UP
Work as Left Sleeve & Shoulder
set-up to **.
Row 10: 1ch, 1edc in each st to
end, 28 (28, 28, 28, 32, 32, 32)ch,
then, working onto Row 9 of Left
Sleeve and Shoulder, with WS
facing (to join two panels), 1edc

40 Inside Crochet
in each st to end, turn – 160 (164,
168, 172, 176, 180, 184) sts.
Row 11: 1ch, 1edc in each st and

21 (21, 22, 22½, 22½, 23, 23)in

ch to end, turn.

54 (54, 55, 57, 57, 58, 58)cm

Row 12: 1ch, 1edc in each st to
end, turn.
Rows 13–20 (20, 22, 24, 26, 26, 40 (39, 38, 38, 37, 36, 35)cm
28): As Row 12. 16 (15½, 15, 15, 14½, 14, 13½)in
Fasten off.

BODY SECTION
With RS facing, using yarn B, miss
48 (47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42) sts, join
yarn to next st.
Row 1: (RS) 1ch, starting in same
st as where yarn is joined, 64 (70,
76, 82, 88, 94, 100)edc, leaving
48 (47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42) sts
unworked, turn – 64 (70, 76, 82, 106 (116, 126, 136, 146, 156, 166)cm
88, 94, 100)edc. 42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)in
Row 2: 1ch, 1edc in each st to
end, turn.
Rows 3–44 (44, 43, 43, 42, 42, miss 2 sts, 24 (24, 24, 24, 28, 28,
40): As Row 2. 28)dc, miss 2 sts, 14dc, miss 2 sts,
24 (24, 24, 24, 28, 28, 28)dc, miss
HEM 1 st, sl st to top of first st, turn
Rows 45 (45, 44, 44, 43, 43, – 76 (76, 76, 76, 84, 84, 84)dc.
41)–49 (49, 48, 48, 47, 47, 45): Rnd 5: 1ch, miss first st, 22 (22,
1ch, 1dc in each st to end, turn. 22, 22, 26, 26, 26)dc, miss 2 sts,
Fasten off. 12dc, miss 2 sts, 22 (22, 22, 22,
26, 26, 26)dc, miss 2 sts, 12dc,
MAKING UP miss 1 st, sl st to top of first st, turn
With right sides together, using – 68 (68, 68, 68, 76, 76, 76)dc.
yarn A, sew together underarms Fasten off.
from body to cuff matching stitch
to stitch. CUFF
Using yarn B and working from the With WS facing and 4mm hook,
underarm downwards, sew side join yarn A to underarm seam
seams together on each side of at cuff.
body, stopping at last row of edc Rnd 1: (WS) 1ch, 1dc in each row
and before hem rows of dc start. end around cuff, sl st to top of
first st, turn – 44 (44, 50, 54, 56,
NECKLINE 60, 64)dc.
With WS facing, using 4mm Rnd 2: 1ch, dc around, sl st to top
hook, attach yarn A to corner of first st, turn.
of neckline. Rnds 3–5: As Rnd 2.
Rnd 1: (WS) 1ch, working across Fasten off.
neckline, 1dc in next 28 (28,
28, 28, 32, 32, 32) sts, work FINISHING
1dc in each of 18 row ends over Sew in all remaining END
shoulder, 1dc in next 28 (28, 28, ends. Block to shape.
28, 32, 32, 32) sts across other
side of neck, 1dc in each of
18 row ends over shoulder, sl st to XS S M L XL 2X 3X
top of first st to join, turn – 92 (92, TO FIT BUST 76 86 96 106 117 127 137 cm
92, 92, 100, 100, 100)dc.
30 34 38 42 46 50 54 in
Rnd 2: 1ch, dc to end, sl st to top
of first st, turn. ACTUAL BUST 106 116 126 136 146 156 166 cm
Rnd 3: 1ch, miss first st, 26 (26, 42 46 50 54 58 62 66 in
26, 26, 30, 30, 30)dc, miss 2 sts, SLEEVE SEAM 40 39 38 38 37 36 35 cm
16dc, miss 2 sts, 26 (26, 26, 26,
30, 30, 30)dc, miss 2 sts, 16dc, 16 15½ 15 15 14½ 14 13½ in
miss 1 st, sl st to top of first st, turn LENGTH 54 54 55 57 57 58 58 cm
– 84 (84, 84, 84, 92, 92, 92)dc. 21 21 22 22½ 22½ 23 23 in
Rnd 4: 1ch, miss first st, 14dc,

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MATERIALS
● Garthenor Pennine,
100% wool, 50g/380m/416yds
Yarn A: Tilia x 1 skein
● Garthenor Number 1,
100% wool,
50g/350m/383yds
Yarn B: Boulder x 2 skeins
● 3mm hook
● Two stitch markers
● Five plastic or cardboard
bobbins

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any laceweight yarn will work
well here.

TENSION
Work 22tr and 14 rows over
Section One to measure 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using yarn A and
3mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
After wet blocking, shawl
measures:
Width: 153cm/60in.
Depth: 58cm/23in.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Starting tr (Str): Remove hook
and reinsert from other side.
Extend loop a little and make 1dc,
insert hook through vertical left
“leg” of dc just made and pull up
a loop, yrh, pull through 1 loop,
yrh, pull through both rem loops.
This is an alternative to using a
turning chain and counts as first st.

TENSION
Fay combines her love of proper
woolly wool and sustainability
in her designs and podcast.
You can find her on Instagram
@faydhdesigns and
@crochet_circle_podcast.

PATTERN NOTES
Yarn management for yarn A
sunbeams is made much easier

H e u lw e n Sh aw l by using bobbins.
Put the required amount of
BY FAY DASHPER-HUGHES yarn onto an embroidery thread
keeper or make one from a piece
Using intarsia crochet, Heulwen celebrates of cardboard. Once each set of
sts from the bobbin have been
sunshine and sunbeams by pairing a natural
finished, secure the yarn end
shade of yarn with bright dyed wool. on the bobbin so that it stays in
place and won’t get tangled with
other bobbins or yarn B.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy these pure wool yarns from
www.garthenor.com Intarsia RS: When working
intarsia crochet on a RS row,

42 Inside Crochet
change colour on final yrh of 153cm/ 60in
final st of outgoing colour.

Intarsia WS: When working

intarsia crochet on a WS row, on
final yrh of final st, bring outgoing

58cm/ 23in
colour to front of work, take new
colour to back of work, yrh to
finish off the st with new colour.
This ensures the non-working yarn
remains on WS of work, ready for
when it is next needed.

Because yarn B is used across the

entire row in Sections 2 and 3,
it leaves a strand at the back of
each sunbeam. Secure this strand
by trapping it down every time
1tr in yarn A is worked.
When working an increase of
2tr in one st, it looks neater to
work one in flo and one in blo
of same stitch.
SHAWL
START Before starting make
three 4g and two 3g
bobbins using yarn A.
SECTION ONE
Using 3mm hook and yarn A,
4ch, join with sl st to form
a ring.
Row 1: 1Str (see Special Stitches)
in ring, 5tr in ring, turn – 6 sts.
Row 2: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 1tr,
[2tr in next st (see Pattern Notes),
1tr] to end, turn – 12 sts.
Row 3: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 1tr,
[2tr in next st, 1tr] to end, turn
– 18 sts.
Row 4: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 2tr,
[2tr in next st, 2tr] to end, turn
– 24 sts.
Row 5: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 3tr,
[2tr in next st, 3tr] to end, turn
– 30 sts.
Row 6: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 4tr,
[2tr in next st, 4tr] to end, turn
– 36 sts.
Rows 7–17: Cont in patt working
incs as set by last five rows
increasing 6 sts on each row and
changing to yarn B on last yrh of
last tr of Row 17 – 102 sts.
Cut yarn A, leaving a
10cm/4in tail.
SECTION TWO
Work in intarsia (see Pattern
Notes) with three bobbins wound
in yarn A.
Yarn B will be worked back and
forth along row with yarn A
making sunbeams. Each yarn A
bobbin works one sunbeam.
There will be four sections of tr
worked in yarn B, and three fan
st sunbeams in yarn A.
Row 18: (RS) 1Str, 1tr in same st,
15tr changing to yarn A bobbin
1 on last yrh of last tr, (1tr, 1ch,
1tr) in next st changing back to
yarn B on final yrh of last tr, being
sure to keep yarn B loose but not
extended, *33tr, change to yarn A
(bobbin 2) on last yrh of last tr,
(1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next st changing
back to yarn B on final yrh of last
tr, being sure to keep yarn B loose
but not extended; rep from * once
more using bobbin 3 for third
sunbeam, 17tr, turn – 109 sts.

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Row 19: (WS) 1Str, 16tr change
to yarn A on last yrh of last tr (see
Pattern Note on intarsia crocheting
on a WS row), (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in
yarn A ch-sp changing to yarn B on
final yrh of last tr and and trapping
down yarn B strand at same time,
*missing 1 tr in yarn A, work 33tr
in yarn B, changing to yarn A on
last yrh of last tr, (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in
ch-sp, changing to yarn B on final
yrh of last tr; rep from * once
more, missing last tr in yarn A,
17tr in yarn B to end, turn – 115 sts.
Row 20: 1Str, 16tr change to
yarn A on last yrh of last tr,
(3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp of yarn A
changing back to yarn B on final
yrh of last tr and trapping down
yarn B strand at same time (see
Pattern Notes), *33tr in yarn B sts,
changing to yarn A on last yrh of
last tr, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp of
yarn A, changing back to yarn B on
final yrh of last tr; rep from * once
more, 17tr, turn – 121 sts.
Row 21: 1Str, 1tr to last yarn B
st of section, 2tr in last yarn B
st (working in flo and blo of st)
change to yarn A on last yrh of
st, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in yarn A ch-sp
changing back to yarn B on final
yrh of last tr, *2tr in next yarn B st
(working in flo and blo of st), 1tr in
each st to last yarn B st of section,
44 Inside Crochet
2tr in last yarn B st (working in
flo and blo of st) and changing to
yarn A on last yrh of tr, (3tr, 1ch,
3tr) in yarn A ch-sp changing back
to yarn B on final yrh of last st and
trapping down yarn B strand at
same time; rep from * once more,
2tr in next st (working in flo and
blo of st), 1tr in each st to end, turn
– 127 sts.
Rows 22–27: Rep Row 21.
St count increases by 6 sts on
every row with incs being made
on yarn B tr either side of yarn A
sunbeams – 163 sts at end of
Row 27.
SECTION THREE
Intarsia with five yarn A bobbins.
Row 28: Cont in yarn B, 1Str,
23tr, change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch,
3tr) in ch-sp change to yarn B, 2tr
in next st, 22tr, change to yarn A
bobbin 4, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next st
change to yarn B, 23tr, change
to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp
change to yarn B, 23tr, change to
yarn A bobbin 5, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in
next st, change to yarn B, 22tr,
2tr in next st, change to yarn A,
(3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to
yarn B, 24tr, turn – 169 sts.
Row 29: 1Str, 23tr ,change to
yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp,
change to yarn B, 24tr, change
to yarn A, (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in ch-sp,
change to yarn B, 22tr, 2tr in next
st, change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch,
3tr) in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 2tr
in next st, 22tr, change to yarn A,
(2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in ch-sp, change to
yarn B, 24tr, change to yarn A,
(3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to
yarn B, 24tr, turn – 175 sts.
Row 30: 1Str, 22tr, 2tr in next st,
change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr)
in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr,
change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr)
in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr,
change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr)
in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr,
change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr)
in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr,
change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr)
in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 2tr in
next st, 23tr, turn – 181 sts.
Row 31: 1Str, 1tr to last yarn B st
of section, 2tr in next st, change
to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp,
change to yarn B, *2tr in next
st, 1tr in all yarn B sts of this
section, change to yarn A, (3tr,
1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to yarn
B, 1tr to last yarn B st of section,
2tr in next st, change to yarn A,
(3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to
yarn B; rep from * once more, 2tr
in next st, 1tr in each st to end of
row, turn – 187 sts.
Rows 32 onwards: Rep Row 31
until yarn B runs out, being sure
to finish at end of a row.
Each row increases by 6 sts, and
increases are always in yarn B and
appear either side of initial three
sunbeams from Section 2.
Sample shown finishes at Row 65
– 391 sts.
BORDER
Worked from outer corner of
straight edge of shawl along top
of shawl, to centre (Row 1), with
stitch reps worked into side of
each row.
With yarn A, and either RS or
WS facing, make a slipknot on
hook and join to top edge corner
of shawl with sl st, 1dc in same
place, 2ch, 2tr in space created
between two sts at beg/end of
each row, [1dc, 2ch, 2tr] in same
sp of next row to centre of shawl
(back to Row 1), sl st in starting
ring, cut yarn and fasten off.
Rep for other side of top edge
of shawl.
FINISHING
Wet block shawl and pin it out to
create width rather than depth.
Pinning out each of the peaks
along the border and the sunbeam
fans at the bottom of the shawl,
shows off those elements
to their best. END
Weave in ends.
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Co lo u r Po p
Co w l
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
This brightly coloured cowl is
designed to make the most of all
those tiny oddments of yarn that
are too precious to throw away.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy these colourful yarns from
www.edencottageyarns.co.uk
46 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS
● Eden Cottage Yarns
Milburn 4ply,
85% Blue Faced
Leicester wool/15% silk,
50g/200m/218yds
Yarn A: Thyme x 2 balls
● Eden Cottage Yarns 4ply
Yarnlings, mixed yarn types,
5g/17–19m/19–21yds
Yarn B: Lucky Dip pack in
ten colours
(Note: Each circle requires
approximately 120cm/
47in of yarn)
● 2.5mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply yarn from
your stash for this project.
TENSION
Work one complete motif to
measure 7 x 7cm/2¾ x 2¾in after
blocking using 2.5mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Height: Approximately
30cm/12in.
Length/circumference:
85cm/33½in after seaming.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tracey is a crochet designer
specialising in homewares and
accessories. Her latest book 200
More Crochet Stitches is available
now. Follow her on Instagram
@grannycoolcrochet.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning Bobble (Beg Bob):
[Yoh, insert hook in same sp,
yoh, pull through loop, yoh, pull
through 2 loops] twice, yoh, pull
through all 3 loops on hook.
Bobble (Bob): yoh, insert
hook in sp between next 2tr
pair, yoh, pull through loop,
yoh, pull through 2 loops, [yoh,
insert hook in same sp, yoh, pull
through loop, yoh, pull through
2 loops] twice, yoh, pull through
all 4 loops on hook.
Sl st join: Remove hook
from loop, insert hook in
corresponding ch-sp of previous
square, place loop back on
hook, yarn over hook, draw
through loop.
Corner sl st join: Replace (3tr,
3ch, 3tr) with: (3tr, 1ch, sl st join
in corner ch-sp, 1ch).
PATTERN NOTES
Make 48 circles working
Rnds 1 & 2 in various colours
and Rnd 3 in yarn A.
Use yarn A for Rnd 4 to join
as you go.
COWL
START Cowl is made of three
strips of 12 motifs,
each joined using JAYG method
described below.
STRIP ONE
Motif One
Using yarn B, make 6ch, join
with sl st to make a ring.
Rnd 1: 12dc in ring, sl st in first
dc to join – 12dc.
Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
in same place as sl st, 2tr in
each dc around, sl st in top of
beg 3ch to join – 24tr.
Fasten off yarn B.
Rnd 3: Join yarn A to sp
between any 2tr, 3ch, 1Beg
Bob (see Special Stitches), 2ch,
[1Bob (see Special Stitches),
2ch] 11 times, sl st in top of
3ch to join – 12 bobbles.
Rnd 4: Sl st in next 2ch-sp.
(3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in same
corner 2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next
2ch-sp, 1ch] twice, *(3tr, 3ch,
3tr) in next corner 2ch-sp, 1ch,
[3tr in next 2ch-sp, 1ch] twice;
rep from * twice, sl st in top of
beg 3ch to join.
Fasten off.
Motif Two
Rnds 1–3: As Motif 1.
Rnd 4: (Joining round, see
chart for joining points) As
Motif 1, replacing each 1ch
along the side and 3ch in
corner with sl st join and
corner sl st join (see Special
Stitches) as shown on chart.
Motifs 3–12
As Motif Two.
STRIP TWO
Motif 13: As Motif Two on
Strip One.
Motifs 14–24: As instructions
for Strip 1, joining each motif
to previous motif and adjacent
motif on previous strip using
sl st join and corner sl st join
on sides 1 & 2 of each motif
(i.e. all 3ch and 1ch from first to Rnd 2: 1dc in each dc around, Adjust size of finished cowl preference – this
END
third corner). join with sl st to top of first dc. by working more or fewer will affect required
Fasten off yarn. motifs or strips to personal amount of yarn.
STRIPS THREE & FOUR
Make Motifs and join to previous MOTIFS TWO-TWELVE MOTIF ONE
strip by following instructions for
Strip 2.
4
MAKING UP
Block by soaking in tepid water 3
for five minutes, squeeze excess 2

ONE
water out gently, lay flat and pin 1 STRIP ONE
to finished dimensions, gently STRIP
shaping each motif into a square.
Leave to dry.
Join side seam.

Rnd 1: Join yarn A to any ch-sp.

1ch (does not count as st), 1dc in
same ch-sp, 1dc in top of each
tr and each ch-sp around, join
with sl st to top of first dc, do
not turn.
TWO
STRIP TWO

slip stitch
chain stitch
STRIP

double crochet (dc)

treble crochet (tr)

bobble

beginning bobble

adjustable ring

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MATERIALS
● Pegasus Dishcloth Cotton,
100% cotton,
100g/230m/251yds
Shade: Natural x 3 balls
● 3.5mm hook
● Pair of bag handles
● Yarn needle
● Stitch markers

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Exact tension is not important for
this project.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag measures
approximately 39cm/15in wide
by 44cm/17in high.
Bag should measure 43 squares
across and 42 squares from top
to bottom.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lucy is on a mission to make
more functional crochet projects
this year. She loves enjoying
the projects she has made and
incorporating new ways to
recycle things around the home.

PATTERN NOTES
The bag is made using filet
crochet, where trebles and
chain-spaces are worked to
form a grid-like lace. The grid is
then filled to form the lettering.
On the chart, white squares
represent (1tr in next tr, 1ch),
black squares represent [1tr in
next tr, 1tr in ch-sp] or 1tr in each
of next 2 tr.

Read RS (odd) rows from R to L

and WS (even) rows from L to R.

The front of the bag is made

Girl Ga n g Ma rke t Bag first, working from the bottom

BY LUCY DJEVDET
This quick and easy tote puts a modern
twist on the crocheted market bag.
upwards. The back of the
bag is made by starting in
the unworked loops of the
foundation chain of the front.
Sample used straps measuring
61cm/24in (including the fold) for
this project.

FRONT
START With 3.5mm hook,
89ch.
Row 1: (RS) 1tr in fifth ch from
hook (missed 4ch counts as

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1tr, 1ch), [1ch, miss 1 st, 1tr
in next st] to end of ch, turn
– 43 ch-sps and 44tr, forming
43 squares.
Row 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch
here and throughout), [1tr in
next tr, 1ch] to last st, 1tr in
third of 4ch, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2.
Rows 5–18: Working in filet
crochet (see Pattern Notes),
follow Chart from Row 5 to work
word GANG, noting first row of
word GANG is an odd row so
reads from R to L on chart.
Rows 19–21: As Row 2.
Rows 22–38: Working in filet
crochet, follow Chart to work
the word GIRL, noting first row
of GIRL is an even row so reads
from L to R on chart.
Rows 39–42: As Row 2.
Break yarn and fasten off.
BACK
Row 1: With RS facing, join
yarn to first unused loop of
foundation chain at bottom of
Front piece, 4ch (counts as 1tr,
1ch), miss next st, [1tr in next st,
1ch, miss 1 st] to last st, 1tr in
last st, turn – 43 ch-sps and 44tr,
forming 43 squares.
Rows 2–42: Rep Row 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
JOINING THE SIDES
Fold work in half along bottom
with wrong sides together.
With squares lined up at each
side and working from top
to bottom on one side, and
bottom to top on opposite side,
work 2dc in each square through
both sides of bag and 3dc in
bottom square.
TOP TRIM
With RS facing, join yarn to one
edge side of bag.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in
each st and ch-sp around top of
bag, sl st to third of 3ch to join
– 174tr.
Rnd 2: 1ch (does not count
as st), 1dc in each st around,
sl st to join.
Rnd 3: 1ch, *19dc, 4ch, miss
next 4 sts, 41dc, 4ch, miss next
4 sts, 19dc; rep from * once
more, sl st to first dc to join.
There are now 4 loop holes in
same place on each side of bag.
Ensure loop holes line up on each
side ready to attach bag straps.
Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc in each dc and
4dc in each 4ch-sp around, sl st
to join.
Break yarn and sew in loose ends.
FINISHING
Attach bag straps through
loopholes.
Sample shown has looped the
straps through, folded at either
end, then secured by
sewing yarn through END
the holes.
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MATERIALS
● Rowan Cotton Cashmere,
85% cotton/15% cashmere,
50g/125m/137yds
Shade: Golden Dunes 213
x 10 (10, 11, 11, 12) balls
● 4mm hook

TENSION
Work 19 sts and 12 rows in body
patt to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
Work 6 patt reps (30 sts) and
11 rows over sleeve patt to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lisa has worked at Rowan for
almost 20 years. Her inspiration
comes from shape and texture
and she also enjoys playing
with interesting stitches,
fastenings and different garment
structures. Find her online at
www.lisarichardson.co.uk.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Crab stitch: Work as double
crochet but in the opposite
direction, from left to right along
the row. Insert hook in next
stitch to the right and yoh, draw
a loop through to the front, yoh
and draw through both loops to
complete stitch.

BACK
START Using 4mm hook,
make 183 (195, 204,
213, 222)ch.
Foundation Row 1: (WS) 1dc
into sixth ch from hook, *2ch,
miss 2ch, 1dc into next ch; rep
from * to end, turn.
Foundation Row 2: 3ch (counts
as 1tr), 1tr into first dc, *miss
2ch, 3tr into next dc; rep from *
until 3tr have been worked into
last dc, miss 2ch, 2tr into next

So rre n to To p ch, turn – 181 (193, 202, 211,

BY LISA RICHARDSON
This stylish top has plenty of drape and
is worked in a soft, natural fibre yarn.
220) sts.
Foundation Row 3: 1ch (does
not count as st), 1dc into first
tr, *2ch, miss 2tr, 1dc into next
tr (this is centre tr of group of
3); rep from * to end, working
last dc into top of 3ch at beg of
previous row, turn.

Now work in patt as folls:

Row 1: (RS) 3ch (counts as 1tr),
1tr into first dc, *miss 2ch, 3tr into

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next dc; rep from * to last 3 sts,
miss 2ch, 2tr into next dc, turn.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as
st), 1dc into first tr, *2ch, miss 2tr,
1dc into next tr (this is centre tr
of group of 3); rep from * to end,
working last dc into top of 3ch at
beg of previous row, turn.
These two rows form body patt.**
Cont in patt for a further 46 (50,
52, 54, 56) rows, ending with RS
facing for next row. Back should
measure approximately 43 (46,
48, 49, 51)cm/17 (18, 19, 20)in.
Fasten off.
FRONT
Work as given for Back to **.
Cont in patt for a further 40 (44,
44, 46, 48) rows, ending with RS
facing for next row.
SHAPE FRONT NECK
Next Row: (RS) 3ch (counts as
1tr), 1tr into first dc, (miss 2ch, 3tr
into next dc) 23 (25, 27, 28, 30)
times, miss 2ch, 2tr into next dc,
tr2tog working first “leg” of st
into same dc as 2tr just worked
and second “leg” into next dc and
turn, leaving rem sts unworked.
Work on this set of sts only for
first side of neck.
Next Row: 1ch (does not count
as st), miss tr2tog at base of 1ch,
1dc into next tr, patt to end, turn
– 73 (79, 85, 88, 94) sts.
Next Row: Patt to last 4 sts, 2tr
into next dc, tr2tog working first
“leg” of st into same dc as 2tr just
worked and second “leg” into
next dc, turn.
Next Row: 1ch (does not count as
st), miss tr2tog at base of 1ch, 1dc
into next tr, patt to end, turn – 3
sts decreased over last two rows.
Rep last two rows a further one
(one, two, two, two) time(s),
ending with RS facing for next
row – 67 (73, 76, 79, 85) sts.
Fasten off.
Rep last two rows a further two
(two, three, three, three) times,
ending with RS facing for next
row – 67 (73, 76, 79, 85) sts.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Worked from shoulder to cuff.
Place markers along side seam
edges 19 (21, 23, 25, 27) rows
down from shoulder edge
(to denote base of armhole
openings) – this is Row 2 of patt
and marked st should be a dc.
Join both shoulder seams using
backstitch.
With RS facing and using 4mm
hook attach yarn at base of
armhole, then working along
row-end edge between markers
cont as folls:
Foundation Row: (RS) 4ch
(counts as 1htr, 2ch), 2dc into
next sp formed by tr, *3ch, miss
next dc, 2dc into next sp formed
by tr; rep from * to last tr before
next marker (missing both dc
rows at shoulder seam), 2ch, 1htr
into marked dc – 17 (19, 21, 23,
25) 3ch-sps.
Now work in patt as folls:
Row 1: 4ch (counts as 1htr, 2ch),
1dc into 2ch-sp at base of 4ch,
*miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next
3ch-sp; rep from * until last 3ch-sp
has been worked, miss 2dc, (1dc,
2ch, 1htr) into last 2ch-sp, turn.
This row forms sleeve patt.
Cont in patt for a further four
(two, two, zero, zero) rows, ending
with RS facing for next row.
Next Row: 4ch (counts as 1htr,
2ch), 1dc into 2ch-sp at base of
4ch, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into
next 3ch-sp; rep from * until last
3ch-sp has been worked, miss 2dc,
1dc into last 2ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: 2ch (does not count
as st), miss dc at base of 2ch and
next dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next
3ch-sp, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch,
1dc) into next 3ch-sp; rep from
* until last 3ch-sp has been
worked, miss 2dc, 1dc into last
2ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: 2ch (does not count
as st), miss dc at base of 2ch and
next dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next
3ch-sp, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc)
into next 3ch-sp; rep from * until
last 3ch-sp remains unworked,
miss 2dc, (1dc, 2ch, 1htr) into last
3ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: 4ch (counts as 1htr,
2ch), 1dc into 2ch-sp at base of
4ch, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc)
into next 3ch-sp; rep from * until
last 3ch-sp remains unworked,
miss 2dc, (1dc, 2ch, 1htr) into last
3ch-sp, turn.
Two 3ch-sps decreased over last
four rows.
Work six (two, zero, zero, zero)
rows, ending with RS facing for
next row.
Rep last zero (six, four, four, four)
rows zero (one, two, three, three)
time(s) more – 15 (15, 15, 15, 17)
3ch-sps.
Cont in patt for a further zero
(zero, two, zero, zero) rows,
ending with RS facing for next
row. Sleeve should measure
approximately 15 (15, 16, 16,
16)cm/6 (6, 6¼, 6¼, 6¼)in.
Fasten off.
MAKING UP
Block all pieces.
NECK EDGING
With RS facing and using 4mm
hook, attach yarn at neck edge
of one shoulder seam, 1ch (does
not count as st), work one round
of dc evenly around entire neck
edge, ending with sl st to first dc,
do not turn.
Now work one round of crab
st (see Special Stitches) around
entire neck edge, ending with
sl st to first dc. Fasten off.
Remove armhole markers.
Place markers (for side slits) along
side seams edges 16cm/6¼in
above hem.
Join both underarm and
side seams, leaving
side seams open
below markers. END
Weave in all ends.

With RS facing, return to last

complete row worked, miss centre S M L XL XXL
29 (29, 26, 29, 26) sts (this is TO FIT BUST 81–86 91–97 102–107 112–177 122–127 cm
10 (10, 9, 10, 9) 2ch-sps), attach
32–34 36–38 40–42 44–46 48–50 in
yarn to next dc and cont as folls:
Next Row: (RS) 2ch (does not ACTUAL BUST 191 203 213 222 232 cm
count as st), miss 2ch, 3tr into next 75¼ 80 83¾ 87½ 91¼ in
dc, patt to end.
LENGTH 43 46 48 49 51 cm
Next Row: 1ch (does not count as
st), 1dc into first tr, *2ch, miss 2tr, 17 18 19 19¼ 20 in
1dc into next tr (this is centre tr SLEEVE SEAM 15 15 16 16 16 cm
of group of 3); rep from * to end,
6 6 6¼ 6¼ 6¼ in
turn – 73 (79, 85, 88, 94) sts.

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MATERIALS
● Erika Knight Studio Linen,
85% viscose/15% linen,
50g/120m/131yds
Yarn A: Bone 401 x 3 balls
(x 2 balls if only making apron)
Yarn B: Pyjama 409 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Shallow 414 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Covet 407 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm hook
● Small piece of cotton fabric,
same size as finished potholder
● Needle and cotton in
matching shade

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight linen
blend or cotton yarn to achieve
a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 18 sts and 14 rows in
Braided Treble st to measure 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm hook,
or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Apron: Length 37cm/14½in,
waistband including apron ties
130cm/51in (can be adjusted
to suit).
Potholder: 18.5 x 18.5cm/
7¼ x 7¼in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tracey specialises in homewares
and accessories. Her latest book
200 More Crochet Stitches is
available now. Follow her on
Instagram @grannycoolcrochet.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Braided Treble (Btr): Yoh, insert
hook in next st, yoh and pull
through stitch and first loop on
hook at the same time, 1ch, yoh,
pull through both loops on hook.

Beginning Bobble (Beg Bob):

[Yoh, insert hook in same dc as
join, yoh, pull through loop, yoh,
pull through 2 loops] twice, yoh,

Pre tty Po th o lde r pull through all 3 loops on hook.

& Apro n Bobble (Bob): (Yoh, insert hook

BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
Kitsch and quirky – but ever so practical
– this set is fun to make and wear.
in next dc, yoh, pull through
loop, yoh, pull through 2 loops,
(yoh, insert hook in same dc,
yoh, pull through loop, yoh, pull
through 2 loops) twice, yoh, pull
through all 4 loops on hk.

ADD TO THE STASH POTHOLDER

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changing colours.
With yarn A, make 34ch.
Row 1: 1Btr (see Special Stitches)
in fourth ch from hook and in
each ch across, turn – 32 sts.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1Btr), miss
first Btr, 1Btr in each Btr across,
working last st in top of t-ch,
change to yarn C, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2, change
to yarn A.
Rows 5–22: Rep Row 2,
changing colour as before
every two rows.
Fasten off.
EDGING
With RS facing, join yarn C to dc
at top right corner.
Rnd 1: 3dc in first dc, dc evenly
around, working 3dc in each
corner, sl st in first dc, do not turn,
Rnd 2: 1ch, work crab st (reverse
dc) around all four sides, sl st in
first crab st. Fasten off.
HANGING LOOP
With yarn C, make 21ch.
Row 1: 1sl st in second ch from
hook and in each ch across.
Fasten off.
FLOWER
With yarn A, make 6ch, join with
sl st to make a ring.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 9tr
in ring, sl st in top of 3ch – 10tr.
Fasten off yarn A.
Rnd 2: Join yarn C to top of any
tr, [(1dc, 1htr, 3tr, 1htr, 1dc) in top
of tr, miss next tr] five times, sl st
in top of first dc.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew hanging loop to top right
corner of potholder.
Sew flower to bottom left corner.
Cut fabric to same size as
potholder and turn over
0.5cm/¼in seam allowance
on each side.
Sew fabric to wrong side
of potholder.
Press lightly with a warm END
iron on reverse side.
APRON
START With yarn A, make
66ch.
Row 1: 1Btr in fourth ch from Rows 5–12: As Row 2, changing 10 times – 54dc.
hook and in each ch across, turn colour every two rows. Row 35: 1ch, 54dc across.
– 64 sts. Row 13–32: As Row 2 in Fasten off.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1Btr), miss yarn A only.
first Btr, 1Btr in each Btr across, Fasten off. EDGING
working last st in top of t-ch, Row 1: With RS facing, join
change to yarn C, turn. Row 33: 1ch, 1dc in each st yarn B to top of left edge, dc
Rows 3 & 4: As Row 2, change across, turn – 64dc. evenly along left side, bottom
to yarn A. Row 34: 1ch, 4dc, [dc2tog, 4dc] edge and right side of apron,
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working 3dc at each corner, turn.
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each dc,
change to yarn C, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: As Row 2.
Fasten off.
FRILL
With RS facing, join yarn D to
top left edge, 1ch, 1sl st in first
dc, [5tr in next dc, 1sl st in each
of next 3dc] around to end,
working last rep of sts with a
sl st instead of 5tr.
Fasten off.
APRON STRINGS
Row 1: With yarn B, make 70ch,
1dc in each row end of edging,
1dc in each dc along last row of
Apron (Row 35), 1dc in each row
end of edging, 70ch, turn.
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in second ch
from hook and in each ch across,
1dc in each dc and each ch
across to end, change to yarn D,
turn. (length of Apron strings can
be adjusted by working more/
fewer ch).
Rows 3 & 4: 1ch, 1dc in each dc
across. Change to yarn B, turn.
Rows 5–10: As Rows 3 & 4,
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changing colour every two rows. Rnd 5: Join yarn C to any corner Sew motif patch to Apron, lining
Fasten off. 3ch-sp, [3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr] in up with last row in yarn C or
same 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next preferred position, leaving top
MOTIF POCKET 1ch-sp,1ch] three times, *(3tr, side unstitched to form a pocket.
With yarn A, make 6ch, join 3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr
with sl st to make ring. in next 1ch-sp, 1ch] three times; Block by soaking in tepid
Rnd 1: 8dc in ring. rep from * three times, sl st in water for five minutes,
Fasten off yarn A. top of beg 3ch to join. then pinning out flat END
Rnd 2: Join yarn D to top of any Fasten off. until dry.
dc, 3ch, 1Beg bob (see Special
Stitches), 1ch (1Bob (see Special
Stitches), 1ch) seven times
– 8 bobbles, 8x 1ch-sp.
Fasten off yarn D.
Rnd 3: Join yarn B to any 1ch-sp,
(3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in same
1ch sp, 1ch, 3tr in next 1ch-sp,
1ch, [(3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 1ch-sp,
1ch, 3tr in next 1ch-sp, 1ch] three
times, sl st in top of beg 3ch
to join.
Fasten off yarn B.
Rnd 4: Join yarn A to any corner
3ch sp, (3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in
same 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next
1ch-sp, 1ch] twice, *(3tr, 3ch,
3tr) in next 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in
next 1ch-sp, 1ch] twice; rep from
* three times, sl st in top of beg
3ch to join.
Fasten off yarn A.
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MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Linen Drape,
70% viscose/30% linen,
100g/186m/203yds
Yarn A: Corn 3946 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Coral 3906 x 2 balls
Yarn C: River 3904 x 2 balls
Yarn D: Wheat 3902 x 2 balls
● 4mm, 4.5mm & 5mm hooks

TENSION
Work approximately one repeat
and 9 rows to measure 11 x 10cm/
4¼ x 4in using 4.5mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.
Work 15ftr to measure 10cm/4in
using 4mm hook, or size required
to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
The wraparound style of this skirt
means it will fit most sizes.
Total length of the cord from
end to end:
260cm/102in.
Length of cord at each end:
65cm/25½in.
Width of top of skirt:
130cm/51¼in.
Width of bottom of skirt:
176cm/69¼in.
Length of skirt at “V” peak:
43cm/17in.
Length of skirt at “V” trough:
41cm/16¼in.
Length of side edge of skirt:
50cm/19¾in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Rhian is a crochet and knitting
designer, writer and editor and
the Pattern Editor of Inside
Crochet. View more of her designs
at www.ravelry.com/designers/
rhian-drinkwater.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Foundation treble (ftr): 3ch,
yoh, insert into first ch, yoh, pull
through, yoh, pull through 1 loop
(makes foundation chain), yoh,
pull through 2 loops, yoh, pull

Wrapa ro u n d Sk ir t through remaining 2 loops on

BY RHIAN DRINKWATER
This lightweight skirt is perfect for early
summer, in a colourful linen blend yarn.
hook. *Yoh, insert into foundation
chain of previous stitch, yoh, pull
through, yoh, pull through 1 loop,
yoh, pull through 2 loops, yoh,
pull through remaining 2 loops
on hook; repeat from * until you
have desired number of sts.

ADD TO THE STASH PATTERN NOTES

Buy this linen-blend yarn from Read through the pattern
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thoroughly before beginning.
Yarn colour and hook size

56 Inside Crochet
 130cm/ 51¼in

43cm/ 17in
41cm/ 16¼in
n
¾i
/ 19
cm
50

176cm/ 69¼in

changes are worked at the same Fasten off.

time as the increases.
To increase width of skirt for
larger sizes, simply work more ftr
at the beginning. Add stitches in
multiples of 14 to increase the
number of chevrons across, or as
you wish to make the cord longer.
Please note this may require more
balls of yarn.
SKIRT
START With 4mm hook and
yarn A, 345ftr (see
Special Stitches).
Turn, count 90 sts then reattach
yarn to 91st stitch.
Row 1: [1dc, 2htr, 2tr, 4dtr in next
st, 2tr, 2htr, 1dc, 3sl st] 12 times,
working only 1sl st on last rep,
turn – 202 sts.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 6tr,
*(2tr in next st) twice, 7tr, miss
1sl st, 7tr; rep from * ten more
times, (2tr in next st) twice, 7tr
working last tr in next ftr, turn.
Row 3: 3ch (counts as 1tr), tr2tog
over first and second tr of row,
6tr, *(2tr in next st) twice, 6tr,
tr2tog, tr2tog, 6tr; rep from *

6
slip stitch
5 chain stitch
double crochet (dc)
4
half treble crochet (htr)
3 treble crochet (tr)

2 double treble crochet (dtr)

1

foundation treble crochet (ftr)

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ten more times, (2tr in next st)
twice, 6tr, tr2tog, tr in same st as
second leg of tr2tog, turn.
Row 4: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
in same space, *tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr
in next st) twice, 6tr, tr2tog; rep
from * to last st, 2tr in t-ch, turn.
Row 5: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
in same st, 1tr, *tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr
in next st) twice, 6tr, tr2tog; rep
from * to last 2 sts, 1tr, 2tr in top
of t-ch, turn.
Row 6: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
in same st, 2tr, *tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr
in next st) twice, 6tr, tr2tog; rep
from * to last 3 sts, 2tr, 2tr in top
of t-ch turn.
Cont to work in pattern as set,
working one extra st at beg and
end of each row and keeping
patt correct.
Once there are 10tr past the
tr2togs at ends of rows, work these
extra tr sts into pattern, working
beg and end of row as folls:
Next Row: 3ch (counts as 1tr),
1tr in same space, *(2tr in next
st), 6tr, tr2tog, tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr in
next st); rep from * to end, 2tr in
t-ch, turn.
Cont in patt as set, again working
one extra st at beg and end of
each row, and working the extra
half rep at beg and end.
58 Inside Crochet
Once there are 10tr past the
(2tr in next st) at row ends, work
these extra tr sts into pattern,
working beg and end of row
as folls:
Next Row: 3ch (counts as 1tr),
1tr in same space, *tr2tog,
6tr, (2tr in next st) twice, 6tr,
tr2tog; rep from * to end, 2tr in
t-ch, turn.
Cont as set, working incs at
beg and end of each row and
incorporating extra sts into
pattern as given above, until
there are 15 “V”s along length
of fabric.
Now continue to work in
chevron pattern without
working incs.
At the same time, work colour
and hook changes as folls:
Rows 1–11: Yarn A.
Change to 4.5mm hook.
Rows 12–20: Yarn B.
Rows 21–29: Yarn C.
Change to 5mm hook.
Rows 30–38: Yarn D.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends and
block skirt, laying it
END
flat to dry.
Sta s h -
bu s tin g
Bla n ke t
BY THEODORA BURROW
A pretty V-stitch blanket in
soft muted shades.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Candy Pink 64 x 3 balls
Yarn B: Pistachio 41 x 3 balls
Yarn C: Salmon 03 x 3 balls
Yarn D: Turquoise 36 x 3 balls
Yarn E: Pastel Yellow 04
x 3 balls
Yarn F: Pearl Grey 52 x 3 balls
● 4.5mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any aran-weight yarn
to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 6.5 V-sts and 6 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
Exact tension is not critical for
this project.
MEASUREMENTS
Blanket measures approximately
100 x 130cm/39½ x 51in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Londoner Theodora Burrow is an
’80s kid with a love of vintage
patterns, vintage vinyl and
vintage clothes. Designer by 6 chain stitch
day, DJ by night, you can double crochet (dc)
find her on Instagram
5 treble crochet (tr)
@theodora_goes_wild.
V-stitch
SPECIAL STITCHES 4
V-st: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp.
3
PATTERN NOTES
When working into V-st, work in 2
1ch-sp of V-st of the row below.
1
Change colour on last pull
through of last tr of previous
colour. Row 1: 1tr in fifth ch from hook, Do not fasten off yarn F on
Fasten off each shade, leaving a (1ch, 1tr) in same ch, miss 2 ch, last row.
6cm/2¼in tail, to be woven into *V-st (see Special Stitches) in
the tassels later. next ch, miss 2 ch, rep from * Edging Row: (RS) 1ch, 1dc in
to last 3 ch, V-st in next ch, miss each tr and ch-sp to end.
Work in Stripe sequence of one 1 ch, 1tr in last ch, change to Fasten off yarn F.
row in each colour as folls: yarn B on last pull through of last With RS facing rejoin yarn A to
Row 1: Yarn A. st, turn – 51 V-sts, 2tr. foundation chain edge and work
Row 2: Yarn B. one row of dc to match top row.
Row 3: Yarn C. Row 2: 3ch, (counts as 1tr here Fasten off.
Row 4: Yarn D. and throughout), [V-st in next
Row 5: Yarn E. ch-sp] to last st, 1tr in top of 3 ch, TASSELS
Row 6: Yarn F. change to yarn C on last pull Cut 120 16cm/6¼in lengths of
These six rows form stripe patt through of last st, turn. each yarn shade.
and are repeated. Rep Row 2 changing yarn every Using four strands make tassels and
row working in stripe pattern space along side edges, matching
BLANKET (see Pattern Notes) or in colour colours, or as desired.
START With 4.5mm hook sequence as desired, working six- Trim to approximately END
and yarn A, 157ch. row patt rep a total of 15 times. 5cm/2in to neaten.
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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Mighty,
68% cotton/32% jute,
50g/80m/87½yds
Yarn A: Ice 750 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Ocean 757 x 1 ball
Yarn C: River 756 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Volcano 758 x 1 ball
● 4mm & 4.5mm hooks
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use a strong cotton or
linen yarn in similar or slightly
lighter weight to make a
strong net.

TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for
this project.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag folds to a ball about
12cm/5in in diameter, opened
size similar to average canvas
tote bag.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
A crochet-addict, Irene loves
experimenting with characters,
shapes and textures!
Visit www.irenestrange.etsy.com
for more of Irene’s patterns or see
what she’s making next
@irenestrange on Instagram.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Spike dc (spdc): Work 1dc
inserting hook between sts one
round below current.

PATTERN NOTES
The bag is worked from the
base up. The mesh section can
be folded into the base and
tightened with a drawstring to
form a ball. Decorate with an
eco message or surface crochet
the continents to create a
suggestion of Earth from space!

When closing the rounds feel free

Ea r th k in d Sh o ppe r to use invisible join or sl st join as

BY IRENE STRANGE
This strong mesh bag folds up into an Earth-like ball, with
the natural yarn perfect for sustainable crafty adventures.
per personal preference. Attach
new yarn with a standing stitch or
2ch as per personal preference.
To save time crochet over yarn
tails when joining in new colours.

SHOPPER BASE
ADD TO THE STASH START Using yarn D and
Buy this eco yarn from 4mm hook, make an
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adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 2ch (does not count as st

62 Inside Crochet
throughout), 12htr in ring, sl st to
join – 12htr.
Rnd 2: 2ch, 2htr in each st, sl st
to join – 24htr.
Rnd 3: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 1htr]
around, sl st to join – 36htr.
Fasten off yarn D, attach yarn C
to any st.
Rnd 4: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 2htr]
around, sl st to join – 48htr.
Fasten off yarn C, attach yarn B
to any st.
Rnd 5: 2ch, htr around, sl st
to join.
Rnd 6: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 3htr]
around, sl st to join – 60htr.
Rnd 7: 2ch, htr around, sl st
to join.
Rnd 8: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 4htr]
around, sl st to join – 72htr.
Rnd 9: 2ch, htr around, sl st in
1st st.
Rnd 10: 2ch, [2htr in next st,
5htr] around, sl st to join – 84htr.
Fasten off yarn B, attach yarn C
to any st.
Rnd 11: 2ch, htr around, sl st
to join.
Fasten off yarn C, attach yarn D
to any st.
Rnd 12: 2ch, 1htr flo in each st
around, sl st to join – 84htr flo.
Rnd 13: 2ch, working in both
loops, [1htr, 1ch, miss next st]
around, sl st to join – 42htr, 42ch.
Fasten off yarn D.
SHOPPER MESH
With 4.5mm hook, attach yarn A
to back loops from Rnd 12. 15
14
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as first half
of dtr2tog throughout), miss 13
2 sts, 1dtr in next st, 2ch, [dtr2tog
placing first st in last worked st, 4
and second st in third st from
hook, 2ch] around, sl st to join.
3
Rnd 2: 3ch, miss ch-sp, 1dtr in
next st, 2ch, [dtr2tog in sts either
side of 2ch-sp, 2ch] around, sl st 2 13
to join.
Rnds 3–12: Rep Rnd 2. 1
Rnd 13: 2ch, 1htr in top of each 12
dtr2tog, 2htr over each 2ch.
11
Add handles as folls:
Rnd 14: 1ch, (10dc, 40ch, miss
next 21 sts, 10dc) twice, sl st to slip stitch
join.
chain stitch
Rnd 15: 1ch, *8spdc (see Special FINISHING
double crochet (dc)
Stitches) in Rnd 13, dc2tog, 1htr in Weave drawstrings between htr
each of next 40 ch, dc2tog, 8spdc from Rnd 13. dc2tog
in Rnd 13; rep from * once more. Tie ends of drawstrings. half treble crochet (htr)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
double treble crochet (dtr)
Decorate the base of the bag in
DRAWSTRING any style desired. dtr2tog
Make two The sample is embroidered with spike double crochet (spdc)
With yarn D and 4mm hook, chain stitch texture to suggest
110ch. continents, mixing all back loop
Fasten off. the colours from END
Weave in ends. the project.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
Eve rla s tin g
So cks
BY JOANNE SCRACE
Using small amounts of leftover
yarn, these colourful socks are
also easily repairable!
64 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS
● 4ply yarn suitable for socks
Shade: Assorted scraps x 50
(60, 70, 85, 100, 115, 130)g
● 3mm hook
● Two removable stitch markers
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Almost any 4ply yarn can be
used, although we recommend
high twist wool blends or wool/
nylon mixes as these are hardest
wearing, kindest to feet and most
suitable for socks.
TENSION
Work 16 sts and 18 rows in
paired half treble to measure 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using 3mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
To fit: Baby (toddler, child small,
child large, adult small, adult
medium, adult large).
See size chart for more details.
Finished circumference at
ankle/foot: 11 (13, 17, 20, 22,
25, 28)cm/4 (5, 6½, 7½, 8½,
9½, 11)in.
Where possible, always measure
the wearer’s feet for the best
fitting socks. Where this is not
possible use the guide to choose
size and length based on the
shoe size worn.
Finished length is fully adjustable.
A standard size guide is included
to make gifting easier.
Choose a size smaller than your
foot circumference as these socks
stretch to fit.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Joanne Scrace is the lead
designer for The Crochet Project.
She specialises in wearable
crochet, combining a knowledge
of seamstress pattern drafting
and the material science of
crochet to make pieces that
fit and drape beautifully with
patterns that are well written
and clear. Visit the website at
www.thecrochetproject.com.
PATTERN NOTES
Throughout the pattern change
yarn as you like – you won’t be
directed to change yarn within the
pattern. You can either use the
different colours to stripe or you
can work until one is completed
and then join in the next.
Because they use different
colours, any darns will only add
to the character of the socks
without a hunt for the right
colour. And when the heel and
toe (the places that get the most
wear) finally become more darn
than crochet, you can remove
and replace them easily.
CUFF
START With 3mm hook 8 (8,
8, 8, 10, 10, 10)ch.
Row 1: 1htr in third ch from
hook and in each ch to end, turn
– 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts.
Row 2: 2ch (does not count
as st), htr in blo of each st
across, turn.
Rep Row 2 for a total of 16 (20,
26, 30, 34, 38, 44) rows.
Fold cuff with short ends
together and sl st together.
Turn so that this seam is on the
inside, fasten off and break yarn.
ANKLE
Work in rnds without turning
throughout as folls:
Rnd 1: Attach yarn to row end
nearest slip stitched seam, 2ch,
starting in same row end as yarn
is attached work [2htr in row
end, miss next row end] to end,
sl st to t-ch to join – 16 (20, 26,
30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
Note: For neatness work into the
space that looks like a knit stitch.
PM to denote start of rnd.
Rnd 2: 2ch, [2htr in space
between next two sts] to end,
sl st to t-ch to join – 16 (20, 26,
30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
Rep Rnd 2 until sock measures
desired length from cuff to
bottom of ankle bone. We
suggest a total of 6 (8, 8, 10,
12, 12, 14) rnds.
Note the number of rows
worked, to help when making
second sock.
Note: Instructions are included
so that you can make the seam
on the inside of the foot for both
socks. However, both socks can
be worked the same if preferred.
If you crochet left-handed, follow
the directions but you will be
making the left sock instead of
the right sock and vice versa.
LEFT SOCK HEEL OPENING
Rnd 1: 2ch, [2htr in space
between next two sts] three
(four, five, six, seven, eight, nine)
times, 10 (12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26)
ch loosely, miss all rem sts, sl st
to t-ch to join – 6 (8, 10, 12, 14,
16, 18) sts.
Rnd 2: 2ch, [2htr in space
between next two sts] three
(four, five, six, seven, eight, nine)
times, [2htr in next ch, miss 1ch]
to end, sl st to t-ch to join
– 16 (20, 26, 30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
RIGHT SOCK HEEL OPENING
Rnd 1: 12 (14, 18, 20, 22, 24,
28)ch loosely, miss 10 (12, 16,
18, 20, 22, 26) sts, [2htr in space
between next two sts] three
(four, five, six, seven, eight,
nine) times, sl st to second ch
of starting ch of rnd to join
– 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts.
Rnd 2: 2ch, [miss 1 ch, 2htr in
next ch] to end of ch, [2htr in
space between next two sts]
three (four, five, six, seven, eight,
nine) times, sl st to t-ch to join
– 16 (20, 26, 30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
FOOT SECTION
(BOTH SOCKS)
Rnd 1: 2ch, [2htr in space
between next two sts] to end,
sl st to t-ch to join – 16 (20, 26,
30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
Rep last rnd until section from
heel is 4 (5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12)cm/
1½ (2, 2¾, 3, 3½, 4, 4¾)in
shorter than foot measurement
from back of heel to tip of
longest toe (see Sizing Chart).
Note the number of rnds to help
when making second sock.
TOE
Rnd 1: 2ch, starting in top of t-ch
work 1htr in each st around PM
in st no 8 (10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
and in last st of rnd, sl st to first
st to join – 16 (20, 26, 30, 34,
38, 44) sts.
Rnd 2: 2ch, [1htr, htr2tog, htr
in each st to 2 sts before PM,
htr2tog, 1htr in marked st, move
PM up] twice, sl st to join
– 12 (16, 22, 26, 30, 34, 40) sts.
Rep Rnd 2 a further one (two,
three, four, five, six, seven) time(s)
– 8 (8, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12) sts.
Fasten off and break yarn leaving
along tail for sewing seam closed.
HEEL
Note: This section sounds more
complicated than it is. Basically
work 1 st into every st and ch-sp
around the heel and work 2 sts
at each side to stop there being
a gap.
Instructions are written so the
seam can be kept on the inside
of the foot. If you worked both
socks the same then follow the
instructions for the foot you
worked, if you crochet left-
handed then follow the directions
but the left sock will be the right
sock and vice versa.
LEFT SOCK HEEL
Rnd 1: Join yarn around side
of first htr (of Rnd 1 worked to
create space for heel) before you
created the chain, at side of heel,
(2ch, 1htr) around this st, 1htr in
each of next 10 (12, 16, 18, 20,
22, 26) sts across back of ankle,
2htr around t-ch (of Rnd 1 worked
to create space for heel), PM in
first of these sts, 1htr in each ch,
1htr in same place as t-ch and first
st of this rnd, PM in last st, sl st to
t-ch (of this rnd) to join – 24 (28,
36, 40, 44, 48, 56) sts.
RIGHT SOCK HEEL
Rnd 1: Join yarn around side of
t-ch (of Rnd 1 worked to create
space for heel) at side of heel,
(2ch, 1htr) around this st, 1htr in
each of next 10 (12, 16, 18, 20,
22, 26) sts across back of ankle,
2htr around htr (of Rnd 1 worked
to create space for heel), PM in
first of these sts, 1htr in each ch,
1htr in same place as t-ch and
first st of this rnd, PM in last st,
sl st to t-ch (of this rnd) to join
– 24 (28, 36, 40, 44, 48, 56) sts.
BOTH SOCKS HEEL
Rnd 2: 2ch, [1htr, htr2tog, htr
in each st to 2 sts before PM,
htr2tog, 1htr in marked st, move
PM up] twice, sl st to join, do
not turn – 20 (24, 32, 36, 40,
44, 52) sts.
Rep Rnd 2 until 8 sts rem.
Fasten off and break yarn
leaving a tail long enough to
sew seam closed.
FINISHING
With WS facing sew seam at heel
and toe.
Weave in ends.
Wash according to END
ball band instructions.

Baby Toddler Child S Child S Child M S M M L L

UK SIZE baby 4–5 6–7 8–10 11–13 1–3 4–6 7–9 10–12 13
EU SIZE baby 20–22 23– 24 25–28 29–32 33–36 37–39 40–42 43–46 47–48 cm
PATTERN SIZE 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 in
LENGTH 10 13 14 17 20 22 25 28 30 31 cm
HEEL TO FOOT 4 5 5½ 6½ 8 8½ 10 11 12 12¼ in

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MATERIALS
● Wool and the Gang
Billie Jean Yarn,
80% upcycled cotton/
20% upcycled denim,
100g/135m/148/yds
Shade: Washed Out Denim
x 15 balls
● 8mm hook
● Blocking equipment

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any worsted
weight cotton to achieve a
similar effect.

TENSION
Work square to measure
approximately 19 x 19cm/
7½ x 7½in before blocking,
22 x 22cm/8½ x 8½in after
blocking, using 8mm hook or
size needed to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket measures
122 x 163cm/48 x 64in, and is
six by eight squares.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lauren is a crochet designer
and a literature PhD researcher.
Follow her journey at
www.shestartsagain.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES
DC join: Join using dc stitches,
working through blo of top
square and flo of bottom square
unless otherwise indicated.

PATTERN NOTES
When joining squares, it is
important to correctly identify
the corner stitches to ensure
consistent and straight alignment
in the finished throw.
You may wish to block the
entire blanket once finished
to ensure straight edges and
rectangle shape.

Billie Je a n Bla n ke t START

GRANNY SQUARE
Make 48
BY LAUREN COOPER Make 5ch, join in first
ch with sl st to form ring.
This eco-friendly, neutral-coloured throw Rnd 1: 3ch, 2tr in ring, 2ch, [3tr
in ring, 2ch] three times, join
is made for modern interiors.
with sl st in top of 3ch – 12tr,
4x 2ch-sps.
Rnd 2: 4ch (count as 1tr, 1ch),
ADD TO THE STASH [3tr, 2ch, 3tr, 1ch] in next 2ch-sp
Buy this upcycled yarn from three times, (3tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
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2ch-sp, join with sl st in third of
beg 4ch – 24tr, 4x 2ch-corner-

66 Inside Crochet
sps, 4x 1ch-sps. formation, as per chart.

Section A
Rnd 3: 3ch (count as 1tr), 2tr Number refers to number of 1A
in first 1ch-sp, [1ch, (3tr, 2ch, join and letter refers to order in
3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in which to join new squares. 1B 1A
next 1ch-sp] three times, 1ch,
(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in last 2ch-sp, JOINING METHOD
1ch, join with sl st in top of beg To join new square: *Insert 1D 1C 2A
3ch – 36tr, 4x 2ch-corner-sps, 8x hook in corner st blo of new
1ch-sps. square (RS) and corner st flo 1F 1E 2B 3A
Rnd 4: 4ch (count as 1tr, 1ch), of existing square, yoh and
[3tr in next 1ch-sp, 1ch, (3tr, pull through to complete DC
1H 1G 2C 3B 4A

Section B
2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr join, DC join along, DC join in
in next 1ch sp, 1ch] four times, corner st. In next st, join blo of

Section A
ending last rep with 2tr in last top square and flo of adjacent 1J 1I 2D 3C 4B 5A
1ch-sp, sl st to third of beg 4ch square from prev round, DC join
– 48tr, 4x 2ch-corner-sps, 12x until corner st; rep from * to
1ch-sps. add next square. (Note that the
1K 2E 3D 4C 5B 6A
Rnd 5: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr first and last corner stitches of
in same 1ch-sp, *1ch, 3tr in each join should be worked in 2F 3E 4D 5C 6B 7A
next 1ch-sp, 1ch, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) both loops. Fasten off after final
in next 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr in next corner st.)
1ch-sp] twice; rep from * three Section B
more times, ending last rep with Join 2: Join six new squares
Flip work to begin joining section C
1ch, 3tr in next 1ch-sp, sl st to using Joining Method but sixth
third of beg 3ch – 60tr, 4x 2ch- square will have only one edge
corner-sps, 16x 1ch-sps. joined (so as not to exceed six 8A
Rnd 6: 2ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc square width).
in each of next 11 sts, 1ch, [1dc
8B 9A
in each of next 21 sts, 1ch] three Joins 3–7: Rep Joining Method
times, 1dc in each of last 9 sts, to add rows of five, four, three,
sl st to top of 2ch – 88dc, 22dc two and one new squares 8C 9B 10A

each side. Fasten off.
Block squares to measure 22 x
22cm/8½ x 8½in each.
JOINING
Join as follows, referring to
joining charts, right:
SECTION A
Join 1: With WS together, join
yarn in both loops of corner st
of two squares, 1ch, DC join
(see Special Stitches) along one
side of both squares, working
in blo of top square and flo of
bottom square, until corner st.
[In next corner st, insert hook
in blo of top square and flo
of corner st of a new square
(WS), yoh and pull through
to complete dc join. DC join
along edge with new square to
next corner st. At next corner
st, insert hook in blo of a new
square (RS) and flo corner st
of prev square, yoh and pull
through to complete dc join.
DC join along edge to next
corner st] five times. DC join in
both loops of last corner st – 12
squares joined, 6 square width.
SECTION B
Join new squares in step
Section C
respectively.
8D 9C 10B 11A
SECTION C
Flip work, so that the six square
width is at the top and one 8E 9D 10C 11B 12A
square width is at the bottom
left. Join row 8 beginning on the
right side, as per chart.
Joins 8–12: Rep Joining Method
to add rows of five, four, three,
two and one new squares.
BORDER
Join yarn in any corner st of
throw, 1ch, 1dc in each st
around working1ch at corners.
Join with sl st in first 1ch.
Fasten off.
FRINGE
Cut three lengths of 32cm/12in
for each tassel.
With work RS up, insert hook
into st, fold lengths in half and
use hook to pull lengths through
halfway, creating a loop.
Pull end of lengths through loop
and tighten.
Repeat to add tassels evenly
along top and bottom sides of
throw (six-square width)
leaving 2 sts between
each tassel. END
Trim fringe to 13cm/5in.

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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
File t
Scru bbie s
BY CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE
This practical set ensures that
your bars of soap can be used
right down to the last piece
without mess, and would make
a fabulous zero waste gift.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this organic yarn from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
70 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Organicon,
100% cotton,
50g/170m/186yds
Yarn A: Clouded Crystal 200
x 1 ball
Yarn B: Peach Fuzz 208 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Lavender Haze 204
x 1 ball
Yarn D: Buttermilk 210 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Glacier 214 x 1 ball
● 2.5mm & 3.5mm hooks
● Stitch marker
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply cotton yarn will
work here.
TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for
these designs.
MEASUREMENTS
Scrubbies approximately 5cm/
2in in diameter.
Face cloth approximately 25cm
x 25cm/9¾ x 9¾ in.
Soap pouches:
Hair: 14cm/5½in long x 7cm/
2¾in.
Hand: 15cm/6in long x 7cm/
2¾in.
Wash: 16cm/6¼in long x 7cm/
2¾in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Claire is a textiles designer
specialising in knitting and
crochet, constructing patterns
that are fun, quirky and modern.
Find out more at
www.montyknits.blogspot.com.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Puff: (Yrh, insert hook, yrh and
pull up a loop) four times, (9 lps
on hook), yrh and pull through all
9 lps, 1ch to close.
PATTERN NOTES
Filet blocks in this pattern
comprise 1tr and 1ch for a space
(white squares) or 2tr for a block
(coloured squares).
Follow the filet charts to work the
words, working the open spaces
and blocks as stated above.
Charts are read from bottom
right hand corner upwards, from
right to left and then left to
right alternately.
SCRUBBIES
START With 3.5mm hook and
one strand of yarn A
held together with one strand of
any other yarn shade, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring, pull up to
tighten ring, join end with sl st
– 6dc.
Rnd 2: 2ch, puff (see Special
Stitches) in same st, 2ch, (puff,
2ch) in each rem st around, sl st
to top of first ch to join – 6puffs,
6 ch-sps.
Rnd 3: 2ch, (puff, 2ch, puff) in
each ch-sp around.
Fasten off yarn A and cont in two
strands of contrast shade.
Rnd 4: Sl st in each st around,
12ch, sl st back to
bottom of ch to create END
hanging loop. Fasten off.
FACECLOTH
START With 3.5mm hook and
one strand of yarn A
and one strand of yarn B held
together, 42ch.
Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from
hook and each of next 18 ch,
(1ch, miss next ch, 1tr in next ch)
to last 4 ch, 1tr in each of last
4 ch, turn – 31tr and 8 ch-sps.
Row 2: 3ch, 3tr, follow Row 1 of
Filet Facecloth Chart across next
17 sts, 1tr in each st to end, turn.
Row 3: 3ch, 18tr, follow Filet
Facecloth Chart across next 17
sts, 1tr in each st to end, turn.
Rep last two rows until Filet Chart
is complete.
Fasten off yarn.
Rejoin two strands of yarn B
to any point around edge of
facecloth.
Edging Rnd: 1ch, 1dc evenly
around edge of washcloth, working
3dc in each corner, join
round with sl st. END
Fasten off.
SOAP HOLDERS
START With 2.5mm hook
and any yarn, 18ch.
Rnd 1: 3dc in second ch from
hook, 1dc in each of next 15 ch,
3dc in last ch, turn work 180
degrees and continue working
in bottom loops of chain, 1dc
in bottom loop of each of next
15 ch, sl st to join rnd – 36dc.
Rnd 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch),
(miss next dc, 1tr in next dc,
1ch) around, join rnd with sl st
– 18tr, 18ch-sps.
 20 15 18 20
19 14 17 19
18 13 16 18
17 12 15 17
16 11 14 16
15 10 13 15
14 9 12 14
13 8 11 13
12 7 10 12
11 6 9 11
10 5 8 10
9 4 7 9
8 3 6 8
7 2 5 7
6 1 4 6
5 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 5
4 2 4
3 1 3
2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2
1 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Rnd 3: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), open filet blocks, join rnd DRAWSTRING each ch across.
miss next ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, with sl st. START With 2.5mm hook and Fasten off yarn.
follow Filet Chart for desired Rep last rnd until Filet same yarn, make a
slogan across next 16 sts, then Chart is complete. END chain of 25cm/9¾in long. Weave in all ends and END
complete remainder of round in Fasten off yarn. Work 1dc in back bump of block lightly to shape.

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MATERIALS
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran,
100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Vintage Pink 656
x 2 balls (Size XL only)
Yarn B: Vanilla Cream 608
x 1 ball (Size L only)
Yarn C: Pure Black 602
x 1 ball (Size M only)
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran,
100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn D: Pistachio 44
x 1 ball (size S only)
● 3.5mm hook
● 4 macrame rings
● Yarn needle
● Sharp scissors
● Tape measure
● Strong card (cut to size)

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any cotton to
achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Whilst tension is not important
for this project, ensure your
fabric is not worked too loose,
particularly in the pointed
section of this project, to ensure
it hangs correctly.

MEASUREMENTS
Length: 11 (13, 22, 24)cm/
4¼ (5, 8¾, 9½)in.
Depth of pouch: 7 (8, 10.5,
10)cm/2¾ (3¼, 4¼, 4)in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lucy is a marketing manager
by day and a crochet
designer by night. She has
designed patterns for several
publications which you can
find on her website
www.craftingbylucy.co.uk
you can also find her on
Instagram @craftingbylucy.

H a n gin g Sto rage PATTERN NOTES

BY LUCY DJEVDET The pouch section of this
pattern is worked in
This quick and easy hanging crochet storage continuous rounds.
Once your project is complete,
is the perfect way to organise your workspace.
measure a piece of strong card
to place in the pouch section
to ensure it keeps its shape
ADD TO THE STASH whilst hanging.
Buy these pure cotton yarns from
www.lovecrafts.com Sample is made up “inside out”
to show better stitch definition.

72 Inside Crochet
 BODY OF
START POUCH
With 3.5mm hook,
5 (6, 10.5, 12.5)cm
27 (35, 53, 59)ch.
2 (2¼, 4¼, 5)in
Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, PM in this st, 1dc in each
ch to last ch, 4dc in last ch, turn
and working into unworked
loops of foundation chain work
1dc in each st to end, 4dc in
same ch as starting dc, do not
join – 57 (73, 109, 121) sts.
Rnd 2: 2ch (counts as first
ch-sp), [miss next dc, 1dc, 1ch]
2¾ (3¼, 3½, 4)in
7 (8, 9, 10)cm
to end of rnd.
Rnds 3–15 (17, 23, 22): [1dc in
next ch-sp, 1ch, miss next dc]
around.
FLAP
Fold pouch flat, PM in ch-sp
at each end to mark start of
triangle flap.
Row 1: 2ch, 1dc in next ch-sp,
11 (13, 22, 24)cm
[1ch, 1dc in next ch-sp] to
4¼ (5, 8¾, 9½)in marker, turn.
SHAPE TRIANGLE
FLAP
Row 2: 2ch, miss next ch-sp,
1dc in foll ch-sp, [1ch, 1dc in
next ch-sp] to end working last
dc between last dc of last rnd
and 2ch-sp, turn.
Rep last row until 4dc and
3x 1ch-sps rem.
Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving
a long tail.
ATTACH TO RING
Work 7dc over macramé ring.
Cut yarn and leave a long tail.
Sew pouch at the top point to
sts around macrame ring.
FINISHING
Measure and cut a strong piece
of card to fit inside pouch.
Ensure the card is not
visible at the top; this
will help it keeps END
shape once hung.
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MATERIALS
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran,
100% cotton, 50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Pistachio Green 625
x 1 ball
Yarn B: Vintage Pink 656
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Slate Green 627
x 1 ball
● 4mm hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Use any aran-weight cotton yarn
to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial for
this design.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished potholder is
approximately 23 x 23cm/9 x 9in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jane loves experimenting with
different yarns, colours, shapes
and stitches. She runs regular
workshops to inspire others with
her passion for crochet. Find
her on Instagram @janeccrochet
and at www.janescrochet.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Waistcoat Stitch (Wst): Insert
hook in centre V of dc of previous
round, yrh and pull up loop, yrh
and pull through both loops.

PATTERN NOTES
Some knowledge of corner to
corner crochet is assumed.
One block (3ch and 3tr) is worked
in 3ch-sp of block of previous row.
Approximately 1g of aran-weight
cotton yarn makes four blocks.
Change colour by pulling new
colour through slip stitch at start
of block.
Where possible, carry colour
Tim e Fo r Te a change forward to block being
worked on and crochet over the
Po th o lde r yarn whilst working across no
more than next three blocks. If
BY JANE CZAJA working over more than three
blocks, join in a new ball.
Every kitchen needs a cheery potholder! Inspired by Jane’s
love of corner-to-corner crochet, bright colours and food. Follow chart by starting with
Row 1 at bottom right hand
corner, taking care not to confuse
ADD TO THE STASH WS with RS. Red arrow denotes
Buy this pure cotton yarn from direction of odd numbered,
www.lovecrafts.com WS facing rows. Green arrow
denotes direction of even
numbered, RS facing rows. As a
reminder as to which is which,

74 Inside Crochet
place a stitch marker on RS of block] to 3ch-sp of last block, sl st 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
square after completing Row 2. in last 3ch-sp, turn – 13 blocks. 27 14
Rows 16–27: Rep Row 24, turn
26 13
POTHOLDER – 1 block.
START FIRST SIDE Row 28: Sl st across first 3tr of 25 12
With 4mm hook and last block.
yarn A, 6ch. Fasten off. 24 11
Row 1: (WS) 1tr in fourth ch 23 10
from hook, 1tr in each of next SECOND SIDE
2 ch, turn – 1 block. Work as First Side using yarn B 22 9
Row 2: (RS) 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch for background and yarn A 21 8
from hook, 1tr in each of next for teapot. Fasten off.
2 ch, (sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp 20 7
of block of previous row, turn MAKING UP 19 6
– 2 blocks. Sew in ends on WS.
18 5
Row 3: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from JOINING & EDGING
17 4
hook, 1tr in each of next 2 ch, Rnd 1: With WS of both sides
*(sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp of next tog and working through 16 3
block; rep from * to end, turn corresponding sts/sps, join yarn C
15 2
– 3 blocks. to any corner st, *(1dc, 1ch, 1dc)
Cont in this way, inc one block on in corner st, (2ch, 1dc in next sp 14 1
each row as folls working colour between blocks) to next corner 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
changes according to Chart. st; rep from * around, sl st in first
Rows 4–14: Rep Row 3, turn dc to join. Arrows show direction of work.
– 14 blocks. Rnd 2: 1ch, *1Wst (see Special
Stitches) in first corner dc, 1tr in
Working colour changes 1ch-sp, 1Wst in second corner dc, HANGING LOOP Fasten off with long tail.
according to Chart, dec one [2tr in 2ch-sp, 1Wst in next dc] to With yarn C, 21ch.
block on each row as folls: next corner; rep from * around, Row 1: 1dc in second ch from Join both ends to either
Row 15: Sl st across first 3 tr, sl st in first Wst to join. hook and in each ch to end top corner of potholder END
[(sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp of next Fasten off. – 20ch. to form hanging loop.

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MATERIALS
● Nutscene Candy Twist Bakers
Twine, 100% cotton,
100m spools
Yarn A: Green and White
x 1 spool
Yarn B: Apricot and White
x 1 spool
● Nutscene Heritage Jute Twine,
100% jute, 110m spools
Yarn C: Green x 1 spool
Yarn D: Orange x 1 spool
● 4mm & 5.5mm hooks
● 3mm brown leather thong
(optional)
● Stitch marker
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Use any thick garden twine from
hemp, jute or cotton to achieve
a similar effect.

TENSION
Exact tension is not critical
for this design.

MEASUREMENTS
Cloths: 25 x 25cm/9¾ x 9¾in.
Scrubbies: 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in.
Jumbo Scrubby: 17 x 17cm/
6½ x 6½in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Kath loves nothing more than
snuggling up with mustard yarn
and Gilmore Girls, a nice cup of
tea and peanut chunky KitKat.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Loop stitch: Working from
WS, wrap yarn back to front
around and over the index finger
holding the yarn. Insert hook
in next stitch, grab yarn from
behind index finger and draw
yarn through the stitch. With the
loop still on your finger, yrh hook
and draw through both loops on

Ze ro Wa s te hook. Repeat in each stitch across.

Cle a n in g Clo th s START

LINEN STITCH
CLOTH
With yarn A and 4mm
BY KATH WEBBER
hook, 41ch.
Row 1: 1dc in third ch from
Naturally biodegradable twines make the ideal fibre for
hook, [1ch, miss 1 ch, 1dc in next
crocheting unique washcloths and scrubs for the kitchen. ch] to end, turn.
Row 2: 2ch (counts as first dc),
1dc in next ch-sp, [1ch, 1dc in
ADD TO THE STASH
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Rep Row 2 until piece measures
25cm/9¾in.
Fasten off and block lightly.

76 Inside Crochet
Add leather thong hanging loop.
MITRED SQUARE CLOTH
With yarn B and 4mm hook, 2ch.
Row 1: 3dc in second ch from
hook, turn – 3dc.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as a
st here and throughout), 1dc in
first dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in last
dc, turn – 5dc.
Row 3: 1ch, 2dc, 3dc in next dc
PM in second of these 3 dc, 2dc,
turn – 7dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 1dc in each st to
marked st, 3dc in marked st,
replace marker in second of these
3 dc, dc to end, turn.
Rep Row 4 until piece measures
25cm/9¾in or until all twine has
been used – approx 41 sts across.
Fasten off and block lightly, add
a leather hanging hook.
PAN SCRUBBIE
FRONT
With yarn D and 5.5mm hook,
8ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook and in each ch to end, turn
– 7dc.
Row 2: (WS) 1ch, Loop st (see
Special Stitches), in each st to
end, turn.
Row 3: (RS) 1ch, dc to end, turn.
Rep Rows 2 & 3 twice then
Row 2 once more. Fasten off.
BACK
With yarn C and 5.5mm hook,
8ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook and in each ch to end,
turn – 7dc.
Row 2: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
Rows 3–8: As Row 2.
Do not fasten off.
MAKING UP
Place pieces with wrong sides
together, join together with dc
join, inserting hook through both
sts or row end around, working
1ch around each corner.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
JUMBO SCRUBBIE
FRONT
With yarn C and 5.5mm hook,
15ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook and in each ch to end,
turn – 14dc.
Row 2: (WS) 1ch, Loop st (see
Special Stitches), in each st to Row 1: 1dc in second ch from join, inserting hook through both
end, turn. hook and in each ch to end, sts or row end around, working
Row 3: (RS) 1ch, dc to end, turn. turn – 14dc. 1ch around each corner.
Rep Rows 2 & 3 a further six Row 2: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Fasten off and weave in ends.
times then Row 2 once more. Rows 3-16: As Row 2.
Fasten off. Do not fasten off. FINISHING
Attach thin leather strap
BACK MAKING UP to one corner for
With yarn D and 5.5mm hook, Place pieces with wrong sides hanging loop END
15ch. together, join together with dc if desired.
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MATERIALS
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran,
100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Peach Orange 655
x 1 ball
Yarn B: Vanilla Cream 608
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Soft Fudge 610 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Vintage Pink 656
x 1 ball
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn E: Ivy 066 x 1 ball
● Knit Craft Return of the
Mac Chunky, 100% cotton,
200g/81m/88.5yds
Yarn F: Ecru x 1 ball
● 3.5mm hook
● Five macrame rings
● Tin cans
● Yarn needle
● Sharp scissors
● Tape measure
● Glue gun

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any cotton yarn to
achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Exact tension is not important
for this project.

MEASUREMENTS
Each strip should measure
24.5cm/9¾in long.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lucy is a marketing manager by
day and a crochet designer by
night. She has designed patterns
for several publications which
you can find over on her website
www.craftingbylucy.co.uk. You
can also find her on Instagram
@craftingbylucy.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Lark’s head knot: Fold the yarn
in half, thread the folded end into
the ring, then pull the cut ends
through the loop and pull down
H a n gin g to tighten.

H e rb Pla n te rs PATTERN NOTES

BY LUCY DJEVDET
Reduce your waste and recycle more
of your household rubbish!
Each planter is worked in four
separate strips and sewn together
before the cord is attached,
knotted and finally secured
around the macrame ring.
Samples use Spiral Stitch
macrame knots on each planter.

78 Inside Crochet
 POTHOLDER
START STRAPS
Make four in each
yarn shade
Using yarn A, leaving a long end
make an adjustable ring. 6dc in
ring, do not tighten ring but leave
it loose at this stage, turn.
Row 1: 2ch, 1dc in second dc, 1ch,
miss next st, 1dc in fourth st, 1ch,
miss next st, 1dc in final st, turn.
Row 2: 2ch, 1dc in first ch-sp,
1ch, 1dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in
last ch-sp, turn.
Rep last row 41 more times, until
work measures 24.5cm/9½in.
Fasten off.
Lay two pieces flat with last row
of each piece meeting and sew
together to create a long strip.
Rep with second two pieces.
Place one long strip on top of the
other forming a cross shape
and sew together (ensuring
adjustable ring ends are at top
of work).
Cut eight 107cm/42in lengths
of yarn F.
Fold one length in half and
thread through first adjustable
ring space. Create a lark’s head
knot (see Special Stitches), then
pull ring tight to secure Yarn F.
Rep in each adjustable ring.
Take a fifth length of yarn F and
begin working 19 Spiral Stitch
macrame knots around the top of
the cord (closest to crochet work)
as follows:
Begin by taking the left
working cord over the middle
section cord.
Now take the right working cord
over that, underneath the middle
cord and bring it up through the
loop on the other side, which
was created by the left working
cord. Pull this very tight.
Keep repeating this, making
sure you always start with the
left cord.
This will then create a spiral of
knots. Work 19 in total ensuring
the last knot is secured very tight.
Cut the excess yarn.
Repeat for the next three sections
of your cord.
Lay your work flat and secure
two lengths of yarn F together
with a knot.
Repeat all the way around your
work until you have four
knotted sections.
Gather the lengths of yarn F and
feed them through the macrame
ring, being careful to keep them
in a straight even line.
Fold through at desired hanging
length then secure all the yarn
together with a knot using
relevant colour.
Continue winding coloured
yarn around yarn F to hide
your ends.
Now place a tin can inside the
finished hanger and secure the although it does make the tin Planters are now ready
bottom with a glue gun. can more secure inside the to be filled with herbs END
Gluing the side is optional, hanging planter. and hung in the kitchen.
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An n a The Little
Bu n n y Girl
BY KHUC CAY
Sweet Anna likes playing outside in the
garden, listening to the sweet songs of
the birds and collecting flowers.
This adorable design is taken
from Sw eet Crochet Friends
by Khuc Cay
(TUVA Publishing, £14.99).
MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Softfun,
60% cotton/40% acrylic,
50g/140m/153yds
Yarn MC: Cream 2426 x 1 ball
Yarn A: Fuchsia 2534 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Light Pink 2513 x 1 ball
Yarn C: White 2412 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Brown 2623 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Orange 2427 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Yellow Green 2531
x 1 ball
● Scheepjes Maxi Sweet
Treat, 100% cotton,
25g/140m/153yds
Yarn G: Black Coffee 162
x 1 ball
● 2.75mm & 3.25mm hooks
● Yarn needle
● Embroidery needle
● Stitch markers
● Small piece of white felt
● Pink and black fabric pens
● White thread and needle
● Two safety eyes,
8mm/¼in
● Toy stuffing
● Cosmetic blusher and brush
TENSION
Exact tension is not important
for this design. Ensure you are
creating a dense fabric that the
stuffing will not show through.
MEASUREMENTS
Anna is approximately
20cm/7¾in tall.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Khuc Cay is a crochet designer
living in the south-west of France
with her husband and daughter.
She loves creating all types of
cute characters either by drawing
or by crocheting. Visit her
website at www.khuccay.com.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Dc-dec: Insert hook through the
front loops of the next 2 sts, yoh,
pull yarn through 2 front loops,
yoh, pull through 2 loops on hook.
Invisible join: After fastening
off as normal, thread the tail
onto a yarn needle. Miss the next

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stitch, insert the needle under
both loops of the following
stitch. Then insert the needle into
the back loop of the last stitch
made (the same stitch where the
tail came through). Pull the yarn
gently so that it looks like a stitch
and matches the size of the other
stitches. Secure this stitch and
weave in ends.
PATTERN NOTES
Use 2.75mm hook throughout,
unless otherwise stated.
HEAD
START Using yarn MC, make
an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc in ring, do not
join – 8dc.
Tug tail to tighten ring.
Mark last stitch.
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around
– 16dc.
Move marker each round.
Rnd 3: [Dc in next st, inc in next
st] eight times – 24dc.
Rnd 4: [Dc in each of next 2 sts,
inc in next st] eight times – 32dc.
Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 3 sts,
inc in next st] eight times – 40dc.
Rnd 6: Dc in each st around
– 40dc.
Rnd 7: [Dc in each of next 4 sts,
inc in next st] eight times
– 48dc.
Rnds 8–11: Dc in each st around
– 48dc.
Rnd 12: [Dc in each of next 7 sts,
inc in next st] six times – 54dc.
Rnds 13–15: Dc in each st
around – 54dc.
Rnd 16: [Dc in each of next 8 sts,
inc in next st] six times – 60dc.
Rnd 17: [Dc in each of next 8 sts,
dc-dec (see Special Stitches)] six
times – 54dc.
Rnd 18: Dc in each of next 3 sts,
dc-dec, [dc in each of next 7 sts,
dc-dec] five times, dc in each of
next 4 sts – 48dc.
Rnd 19: [Dc in each of next 6 sts,
dc-dec] six times – 42dc.
Rnd 20: Dc in each of next 2 sts,
dc-dec, [dc in each of next 5 sts,
dc-dec] five times, dc in each of
next 3 sts – 36dc.
Rnd 21: [Dc in each of next 4 sts,
dc-dec] six times – 30dc.
Insert safety eyes between
Rnds 14 & 15, about 9 sts apart.
Start stuffing head, adding more
as you go.
Rnd 22: Dc in next st, dc-dec,
[dc in each of next 3 sts, dc-dec]
five times, dc in each of next
2 sts – 24dc.
Rnd 23: [Dc in each of next 2 sts,
dc-dec] six times – 18dc.
Sl st in next st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail
for sewing.
Using yarn G, embroider an
eyebrow (two rnds above eye),
and an eyelash for each eye
(Fig 1).
FIG 1
ARM
Make two
Note: Arms are not stuffed.
Using yarn MC, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc in ring, do not
join – 8dc.
Tug tail to tighten ring.
Mark last stitch, move the marker
each round.
Rnds 2–5: Dc in each st around
– 8dc.
At the end of Rnd 5, change to
yarn B.
Rnd 6: Dc in each st around
– 8dc.
Rnd 7: Working in blo, [inc in
next st, dc in next st] four times
– 12dc.
Rnds 8–15: Dc in each st around
– 12dc.
Rnd 16: [Dc in next st, dc-dec]
four times – 8dc.
Fasten off and close remaining
sts, leaving a long tail for sewing.
ARM DETAIL
Rnd 1: With hand facing
upwards, working in flo of Rnd 6,
attach yarn B to any st (Fig 2),
1ch, dc in each st around, join
with sl st to first dc – 8dc.
Rnd 2: 1ch, inc in same st as
joining, dc in next st, [inc in next
st, dc in next st] three times
–12dc.
Fasten off with invisible join
(see Special Stitches).
FIG 2 FIG 3
LEGS SECOND LEG
FIRST LEG Rnds 1–23: Repeat Rnds 1–23 of
Rnds 1 & 2: Using yarn A, repeat First Leg
Rnds 1 & 2 of Head. Rnd 24: Dc in each st around
At the end of Rnd 2, there are – 11dc.
16dc. Do not fasten off yarn MC.
Rnd 3: Dc in next st, inc in next Repeat Leg Detail on Second Leg.
st, dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in
each of next 4 sts, dc in each of Rnd 25: Dc in each of next 5 sts,
next 4 sts, inc in next st, dc in last change to yarn B – 5dc.
st – 22dc. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Rnds 4–6: Dc in each st around Fasten off yarn MC.
– 22dc. Do not fasten off yarn B.
Rnd 7: Dc in each of next 7 sts,
[dc-dec] four times, dc in each of BODY
next 7 sts – 18dc. Rnd 1: (Joining Legs) Working
Rnd 8: Dc in each of next 5 sts, on Second Leg, 5ch (Fig 4);
[dc-dec] four times, dc in each of working on First Leg, dc in last
next 5 sts, changing to yarn B in st made (Fig 5), dc in each of
last st – 14dc. next 10 sts; working in 5ch,
Leave the yarn A hanging on the [dc in next ch, inc in next ch]
outside. twice, dc in last ch; working on
Rnd 9: Working in blo, dc in each Second Leg, dc in each of next
st around, changing to yarn MC 11 sts; working in unused loops
in last st – 14dc. on other side of 5ch, [dc in next
Leave yarn B hanging on the ch, inc in next ch] twice, dc in
outside. last ch – 36dc.
Rnd 10: Working in blo, [dc in Mark last st made. Move
each of next 2 sts, dc-dec] three marker each round.
times, dc in each of next 2 sts
– 11dc.
FIG 4
Start stuffing Leg, adding more
as you go.
Rnds 11–23: Dc in each st
around – 11dc.
Rnd 24: Dc in each of next 10 sts
– 10dc.
Leave last st unworked.
Fasten off.
LEG DETAIL
Rnd 1: Working in flo of Rnd 9 FIG 5
of Leg, insert hook in first st and
pull up yarn B, [2ch, sl st in next
st] 14 times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Rnd 2: Working in flo of Rnd 8
of Leg, insert hook in first st and
pull up yarn A, 1ch, dc in each st
around, fasten off with invisible
join – 14dc. (Fig 3).
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Rnds 2–4: Dc in each st around
– 36dc.
Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 4 sts,
dc-dec] six times – 30dc.
Rnds 6–10: Dc in each st around
– 30dc.
Start stuffing Body, adding more
as you go.
Rnd 11: [Dc in each of next 8 sts,
dc-dec] three times – 27dc.
Rnds 12–16: Dc in each st
around – 27dc.
Rnd 17: [Dc in each of next 7 sts,
dc-dec] three times – 24dc.
Rnd 18a: (Collar) Working in blo,
[4ch, sl st in next st] 24 times.
Rnd 18: Working in blo of
Rnd 17 (Fig 6), [dc in each of next
2 sts, dc-dec] six times – 18dc.
Sl st in next st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail
for sewing.
FIG 6
HAIR
(Figs 7 & 8)
Rnds 1–11: Using yarn D and
3.25mm hook, repeat Rnds 1–11
of Head.
At the end of Rnd 11, there are
48dc.
FIG 7
FIG 8
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Rnds 12 & 13: Dc in each st
around – 48dc.
Rnd 14: (Hair strands) [Sl st in next
st, 20ch, starting in second ch
from hook, dc in each ch across
(19 dc), sl st in next st] three times,
dc in each of next 2 sts, [sl st in
next st; 6ch, starting in second ch
from hook, dc in each ch across
(5dc), sl st in next st] five times, dc
in each of next 2 sts, [sl st in next
st; 20ch, starting in second ch
from hook, dc in each ch across
(19dc), sl st in next st] three times,
dc in each of next 22 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a very long tail
for sewing.
OVERALLS
TROUSER LEG
Make two
Rnd 1: Using yarn A and 3.25mm
hook, 18ch, join with a sl st to
first ch to make a ring, 1ch, dc in
each ch around, join with sl st to
first dc – 18dc.
Join all rounds in this manner.
Rnds 2–12: 1ch, dc in each st
around, join – 18dc.
At the end of Rnd 12, for the
first Trouser Leg, fasten off. For
the second Trouser Leg, do not
fasten off.
TROUSERS
Rnd 1: (Joining Legs) Working on
the first Leg, sl st in last st made
(Fig 9), 1ch, dc in each st around,
working on the second Leg, dc in
each st around, join – 36dc.
Rnds 2–5: 1ch, dc in each st
around, join – 36dc.
Rnd 6: 1ch, [dc in each of next
4 sts, dc-dec] six times, join
– 30dc.
Rnd 7: 1ch, dc in each st around,
join – 30dc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail
for sewing.
FIG 9
BIB
Mark the centre 8 sts at front
of Trousers.
Rows 1: Attach yarn A to first
marked st, 1ch, dc in same st, dc
in each of next 7 sts – 8dc.
Rows 2–4: 1ch, turn, dc in each
st across – 8dc.
At the end of Row 4, do not
fasten off.
Straps: 20ch (Fig 10), starting in
the second ch from hook, sl st
in each ch across (first Strap),
working in last row of Bib, dc in
each of next 6 sts, 20ch, starting
in the second ch from hook,
sl st in each ch across (second
Strap), sl st in last st of Bib.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
FIG 10
BUNNY APPLIQUÉ
Using a small piece of white felt,
trim to shape of a bunny’s head.
Using fabric pens, draw the ears,
eyes and whiskers.
Sew it to front leg on Overalls.
ASSEMBLY
Position the Arms on either
side of the Body, one round
below Collar.
Using long tails and yarn needle,
sew them in place (Fig 11).
FIG 11
in last st – 8dc.
Rnd 7: Working in flo, [2ch, sl st in
next st] eight times, 45ch (strap).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail
for sewing.
Using tail and needle, sew strap
to Bag (Fig 13).
Using yarn G, embroider a few
small lines on Bag, using
straight stitches.
FIG 13
hook, repeat Inner Ear, but do
FIG 14
not fasten off.
Holding Inner and Outer Ear
with wrong sides together
and Inner Ear facing, working
through both thicknesses,
matching sts and shaping, dc in
each st across – 19dc. (Fig 14)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail
for sewing.
Sew the Ears to Rnd 5 END
of Hat, 9 sts apart.

Sew Head to Body.

Place Hair on Head, using pins to
keep it in place.

FIG 12

Braid the long strands on
either side of head (Fig 12).
Using long tail and needle, sew
the strands in place.
Place Overalls on Body, and cross
the Straps at the back.
Using the tail from the Pants,
sew the Straps in place.
Using a small make-up brush,
apply blusher to the cheeks.
ACCESSORIES
CARROT BAG
Using yarn E and 3.25mm hook,
make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring, do not
join – 6dc.
Tug tail to tighten ring.
Mark last stitch.
Rnd 2: [Inc in next st, dc in each
of next 2 sts] twice – 8dc.
Move marker each round.
Rnd 3: [Dc in each of next 3 sts,
inc in next st] twice – 10dc.
Rnd 4: [Dc in each of next 4 sts,
inc in next st] twice – 12dc.
Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 4 sts,
dc-dec] twice – 10dc.
Rnd 6: [Dc in each of next 3 sts,
dc-dec] twice, changing to yarn F
BUNNY HAT
Using yarn C and 3.25mm
hook, make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 2ch, 12htr in ring, tug
tail to tighten ring, join with
sl st to first htr – 12htr.
Join all rounds in this manner.
Rnd 2: 2ch, 2htr in each st
around, join – 24htr.
Rnd 3: 2ch, [htr in next st, 2htr
in next st] 12 times, join – 36htr.
Rnd 4: 2ch, [htr in each of next
2 sts, 2htr in next st] 12 times,
join – 48htr.
Rnd 5: 2ch, [htr in each of
next 11 sts, 2htr in next st] four
times, join – 52htr.
Rnds 6–10: 2ch, htr in each st
around, join – 52htr.
Rnd 11: 2ch, [htr in each of
next 3 sts, 2htr in next st] 13
times, join – 65htr.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
INNER EAR
Make two
Using yarn B and 3.25mm hook,
9ch, starting in the second ch
from hook, dc in each of next
3 ch, htr in each of next 3 ch,
tr in next ch, 5tr in the last ch,
working in unused loops on
other side of starting ch, tr in
next ch, htr in each of next
3 ch, dc in each of next 3 ch
– 19 sts.
Fasten off.
OUTER EAR
Make two
Using yarn C and 3.25mm

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Wrap
Ca rd iga n
BY ANNELIES BAES
A tender wraparound baby
cardigan design.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this wool-blend yarn from
ww.yarnplaza.com
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MATERIALS
● Durable Soqs,
75% wool/25% polyamide,
50g/210m/230yds
Yarn A: 411 Mimosa
x 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn B: 402 Seagrass x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
● Stitch markers
● Two small buttons
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply weight
yarn to achieve a similar effect,
although a soft yarn suitable for
babies is recommended.
TENSION
Work 21htr and 16.5 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
3mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies’s goal is to make designs
that are fun and on-trend.
View more of her crochet at
www.ravelry.com/designers/
annelies-baes-vicarno.
SPECIAL STITCHES
V-stitch (V-st): (1htr, 1ch, 1htr)
in 1ch-sp.
RM: Remove stitch marker.
PATTERN NOTES
The cardigan is seamless and
worked top down.
A V-st is worked between the
different parts (first front, first
sleeve, back, second sleeve,
second front) and increases are
made in the 1ch-sp of these
V-sts.
Once the required back width
is achieved, both sleeves are
separated and you continue
working on both front and
back sections.
Afterwards both sleeves are
worked in the round.
Finish with the borders.
CARDIGAN
START With yarn A and 3mm
hook, 38 (38, 38, 42)ch.
Row 1: (RS) V-st (see Special
Stitches) in third ch from hook
(PM1 in 1ch of V-st), 1htr in each
of next 7 (7, 7, 8)ch, V-st in next
ch, (PM2 in 1ch of V-st), 1htr in
each of next 18 (18, 18, 20)ch,
V-st in next ch (PM3 in 1ch of

17.5 (20, 22, 25.5)cm

V-st), 1htr in each of next 7 (7, 7,

, 10)in
8)ch, V-st in last ch (PM4 in 1ch

7 (8, 8½½
of V-st), turn – 32 (32, 32, 36)htr,
4 V-sts.
Row 2: (WS) 2ch (does not count

½
as st here and throughout),
10.5 (12.5, 16.5, 21)cm

½
2htr in first htr, RM (see Special ¼ ½ ¼4¼(12.5,
10.5 6½,21)cm
(5, 16.5, 8¼)in
Stitches), V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st 4¼ (5, 6½, 8¼)in
(PM4), 9 (9, 9, 11)htr (ie in every ¼ ½ ¼
htr to next M), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp
of V-st (PM3), 20 (20, 20, 22)htr
(ie 1htr in every htr to next M), ½ ½
RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st (PM2), 42 (46, ½52, 59)cm½
9 (9, 9, 11)htr (ie 1htr in every htr ½16½ (18, 20½½, 23)in
to last M), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM1), 2htr in last htr, turn
– 40 (40, 40, 44)htr, 4 V-sts.
Row 3: (RS) 2ch, 2htr in first htr,
2htr (to M1), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp
of V-st (PM1), 11 (11, 11, 13)htr
(to M2), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM2), 22 (22, 22, 24)htr (to
M3), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st
(PM3), 11 (11, 11, 13)htr (to M4),
V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st (PM4), 2htr
to last htr, 2htr in last htr, turn
– 48 (48, 48, 52)htr, 4 V-sts.

Row 4: (WS) 2ch, 2htr in first htr,

htr to M4, RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM4), htr to M3, RM, V-st in
1ch-sp of V-st (PM3), htr to M2,
RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st (PM2),
htr to M1, RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM1), htr to last htr, 2htr in
last htr, turn – 56 (56, 56, 60)htr,
4 V-sts.
Row 4 forms pattern row.

Rows 5–13 (15, 18, 21): As

Row 4.
There will now be:
0–3 mths (Row 13): 24htr, V-st,
31htr, V-st, 42htr, V-st, 31htr,
V-st, 24htr.
3–6 mths (Row 15): 28htr, V-st,
35htr, V-st, 46htr, V-st, 35htr,
V-st, 28htr.
6–12 mths (Row 18): 34htr,
V-st, 41htr, V-st, 52htr, V-st,
41htr, V-st, 34htr.
12–24 mths (Row 21): 40htr,
V-st, 48htr, V-st, 60htr, V-st,
48htr, V-st, 40htr.
yrh and pull through (3lps on rep from * to ** missing all sts Row 15 (17, 20, 23): 2ch, 2htr in
hook), miss sts of first sleeve between M3 and M4, RM4, first htr, htr to last htr, 2htr in last
between M1 and M2, RM2, yrh, work over second front part htr, turn – 100 (112, 130, 150)htr.
insert hook in 1ch-sp of this working in htr to last st, 2htr in This last row forms pattern row.
V-st, yrh and pull through (5lps last htr, turn – 26 (30, 36, 42) Rows 16–22 (18–24, 21–28,
on hook), yrh, pull through all htr, htr2tog, 44 (48, 54, 62)htr, 24–30): Rep patt row.
5 lps**. Cont working over back htr2tog, 26 (30, 36, 42)htr total
section working htr to M3, RM3, – 98 (110, 128, 148) sts. Change to yarn B.
0–3 mths 3–6 mths 6–12 mths 12–24 mths
BACK 21 23 26 29.5 cm
8¼ 9 10¼ 11½ in
SLEEVE LENGTH 10.5 12.5 16.5 21 cm

DIVIDE FOR SLEEVES 4¼ 5 6½ 8¼ in

Row 14 (16, 19, 22): 2ch, 2htr LENGTH 17.5 20 22 25.5 cm
in first htr, htr to M1, RM1, *yrh,
7 8 8½ 10 in
insert hook in 1ch-sp of V-st,

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Rows 23–28 (25–32, 29–36,

31–42): Rep patt row.

For a longer garment work extra

rows here if required as folls:
Errata CORRECTIONS IN BOLD

Next Row: 2ch, htr to end, turn.

Rep last row as desired, being sure
to end on a WS row.
Border Row: (RS) 1ch, 2dc in first
htr, 1dc in every htr to last htr, 3dc
in last htr, turn work a quarter turn
and work dc sts along front edge
working 3dc for every two rows,
to neckline (foundation chain).
Work 1dc in every ch along
neckline, turn and work in dc
along second front part working
3dc for every two rows, end at
the bottom with 1 extra dc in
starting st.
Close round with sl st in first dc.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
SLEEVES
Both alike
Using yarn A and WS (WS, RS,
WS) facing, rejoin yarn with sl st
at underarm.
Rnd 1: 1htr in every st across
(working 1 extra st at beg and
end of rnd in openings formed by
htr2togs), close rnd with sl st in
first htr, turn – 35 (39, 45, 52)htr.
Rnd 2: (Dec) 2ch in first htr, 1htr in
every next htr across, sl st in first
htr to join, turn – 34 (38, 44, 51)htr.
Rnd(s) 3 (3, 3 & 4, 3–5): Rep Rnd
2 – 33 (37, 42, 48)htr.
Rnd 4 (4, 5, 6): 2ch, 1htr in
first htr, 1htr in every next htr
across, sl st in first htr to join, turn
– 33 (37, 42, 48)htr.
Rnds 5–14 (5–18, 6–24, 7–32):
Rep last rnd, changing to yarn B at
end of Rnd 9 (11, 15, 19).
Rnd 15 (19, 25, 33): (Dec) 2ch
in first htr, htr to end, sl st in
frst htr to join, turn – 32 (36, 41,
47)htr.
Rnd 16 (20, 26, 34): Rep last rnd
– 31 (35, 40, 46)htr.
Rnd 17 (21, 27, 35): 1ch in first
htr, 1dc in each htr around, sl st to
first dc to join.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
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ISSUE 123 page 38
PANEL
Row 4: 3ch, 2tr, miss next 2 tr,
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch,
miss 2 tr and ch-sp, tr3tog, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, 2tr in next tr, 1tr,
2tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp,
tr3tog, 1ch, miss next ch-sp,
*miss next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
next ch-sp, 1ch, miss 2 tr and 1
ch-sp, tr3tog over next 3 sts, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, 3ch,
miss next tr, 1tr in next tr, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, tr3tog over next
3 sts, 1ch, miss next ch-sp; rep
from * once more, miss next 2 tr,
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss
next 2 tr, tr to end, turn – 75 (79,
83, 87) sts.
Row 5: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss
next 2 tr, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
ch-sp, 4ch, miss (2 tr, 1ch-sp, 1tr,
ch-sp), 3tr in next tr, 3ch, miss
next ch-sp, 3tr in next tr, 4ch,
miss next (ch-sp, 1tr, ch-sp, 2tr);
rep from * once more, (2tr, 2ch,
2tr) in next ch-sp, 5ch, miss next
(2tr, ch-sp, tr, ch-sp), tr2tog, 1tr,
tr2tog, 5ch, miss next (ch-sp, tr,
ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, 3tr, turn – 77
(81, 85, 89) sts.
Row 6: 3ch, 2tr, miss next 2 tr,
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 6ch,
miss (2 tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 6ch, miss
(ch-sp and 2 tr), *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
next ch-sp, 2ch, miss (2 tr and
ch-sp), 2tr in next tr, 1tr, 2tr in
next tr, 2ch, miss next ch, 1tr in
next ch, 2ch, miss next ch, 2tr in
next tr, 1tr, 2tr in next tr, 2ch, miss
next (ch-sp and 2tr); rep from *
once more, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr to end,
turn – 81 (85, 89, 93) sts.
Row 7: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss
next 2 tr, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
ch-sp, 2ch, miss (2 tr and ch-sp),
tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog, 3ch, miss next
ch-sp, 3tr in next tr, 3ch, miss
next ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog,
2ch, miss next (ch-sp and 2tr);
rep from * once more, (2tr, 2ch,
2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr,
1tr in each of next 5 ch, tr3tog,
1tr in each of next 5 ch, 2tr, 1tr in
next ch-sp, 5tr, turn – 78 (82, 86,
90) sts.
Row 8: 3ch, 18tr, miss next 2 tr,
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch,
miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, 2tr in next tr, 1tr,
2tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp,
tr3tog, 1ch, miss next (ch-sp, 2tr),
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch,
miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, 3ch,
miss next tr, 1tr in next tr, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, tr3tog, 1ch, miss
next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr to
end, turn – 70 (74, 78, 82) sts.
Row 9: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss
next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
ch-sp, 4ch, miss next (2 tr, 1ch-sp,
1 tr and 1ch-sp), 3tr in next tr,
3ch, miss next 3 tr, 3tr in next tr,
4ch, miss next (1ch-sp, 1 tr,
1ch-sp and 2 tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
next ch-sp, 5ch, miss next (2 tr,
1ch-sp, 1 tr and ch-sp), tr2tog, 1tr,
tr2tog, 5ch, miss next (ch-sp, 1 tr,
1 ch-sp and 2 tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, 19tr,
turn – 70 (74, 78, 82) sts.
Row 10: 3ch, 18tr, miss next 2 tr,
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 6ch,
miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 6ch,
miss next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch,
2tr) in next ch-sp, 2ch, miss next
(2tr, ch-sp), 2tr in next tr, 1tr, 2tr
in next tr, 2ch, miss next 1 ch, 1tr
in next ch, 2ch, miss next 1 ch, 2tr
in next tr, 1tr, 2tr in next tr, 2ch,
miss next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch,
2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr
to end, turn – 72 (76, 80, 84) sts.
Row 11: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss
next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
ch-sp, 2ch, miss next (2tr, ch-sp),
tr2tog, 1tr in next tr, tr2tog, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, 3tr in next tr, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr,
tr2tog, 2ch, miss next (ch-sp, 2tr),
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss
next 2 tr, 1tr in each of next 5 ch,
tr3tog, 1tr in each of next 5 ch, 1tr
in next 2 tr, 1tr in next ch-sp, 21tr,
turn – 69 (73, 77, 81) sts.
Row 12: 3ch, 34tr, miss next 2 tr,
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch,
miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 3ch,
miss next ch-sp, 2tr in next tr, 1tr,
2tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp,
tr3tog, 1ch, miss next (ch-sp, 2tr),
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss
next 2 tr, tr to end, turn – 65 (69,
73, 77) sts.
Row 13: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss
next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
ch-sp, 5ch, miss next (ch-sp, 1 tr,
ch-sp), tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog, 5ch,
miss next (ch-sp, 1 tr, ch-sp, 2 tr),
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss
next 2 tr, 35tr, turn – 63 (67, 71,
75) sts.
Row 14: 3ch, 34tr, miss next 2 tr,
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 6ch,
miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 6ch,
miss next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch,
2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr
to end, turn – 63 (67, 71, 75) sts.
Row 15: 3ch, 4 (8, 12, 16)tr, 1tr
in next ch-sp, 2tr, 1tr in each of
next 5 ch, tr3tog, 1tr in each of
next 5 ch, 2tr, 1tr in next ch-sp, tr
to end, turn – 59 (63, 67, 71) sts.

FINISHING
Weave in all ends.
Sew small buttons at bottom of
both fronts and use openings
between sts as buttonholes.
Block cardigan and
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
Nappy Co ve r
BY CLARE TROWBRIDGE
This cute “pilch” goes around a
cloth nappy and forms a moisture-
repellent, breathable cover.
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MATERIALS
● Garthenor Organic Number 3
DK, 100% wool,
50g/90–110m/98–120yds
Yarn A: Driftwood
x 1 (2) skein(s)
Yarn B: Chalk x 1 skein
● 4mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Nappi Nippa (to secure cover)
YARN ALTERNATIVES
The pilch requires a non-
superwash-treated pure sheep’s
wool yarn that retains its
natural water-repellent qualities.
With use, the wool will felt
slightly making it work even
more effectively.
TENSION
Work 18.5dc and 22 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Clare runs her craft business
from her home in West Sussex.
See more of her designs at
www.ravelry.com/designers/
LittleConkersUK and follow her on
Instagram at @LittleConkersUK.
PATTERN NOTES
This cover forms the essential
outer layer of a two-part
washable nappy system, over
a folded terry square, shaped
nappy or prefold. Each size will
fit a wide range of bottoms and
is highly adjustable.The finished
pilch is reversible with no right or
wrong side – all the easier to get
on to a wriggly baby!
If you’re a beginner to crochet,
do not be daunted by working in
two colours – it actually makes it
easier to count stitches and rows.
To change colours neatly
between rows, complete last yoh
of last stitch of previous row in
new colour. Do not cut unused
colour between stripes but run
yarn along edge of fabric until
needed again.
COVER
START Work from back of
cover towards front.
With yarn A, make 47 (67)ch.
BACK RIBBING
Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from
hook, 1tr in each ch across, turn
– 45 (65) sts.
Row 2: 2ch (count as 1htr), [1rtrb,
1rtrf] across, 1htr in top of t-ch,
turn – 45 (65) sts.
Join in yarn B.
MAIN BODY
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in each st across
to t-ch, 1dc in t-ch, turn
– 45 (65)dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 1dc in each st
across, turn – 45 (65)dc.
Pick up yarn A.
Rows 5–11 (15): Rep Row 4,
continuing to alternate yarns A
& B every two rows, ending with
one row of yarn B.
DECREASING ROWS
Continue alternating yarns A & B
every two rows throughout.
Dec Row 1: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog,
1dc in each st until 3 sts remain,
dc2tog, 1dc, turn – 43 (63)dc.
Dec Row 2: 1ch, 4dc, dc2tog,
1dc in each st until 6 sts remain,
dc2tog, 4dc, turn – 41 (61)dc.
Dec Row 3: As Dec Row 1
– 39 (59)dc.
Dec Row 4: As Dec Row 2
– 37 (57)dc.
Dec Row 5: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog
twice, 1dc in each st until 5sts
remain, dc2tog twice, 1dc, turn
– 33 (53)dc.
Dec Row 6: As Dec Row 2
– 31 (51)dc.
Size S only
Dec Row 7: As Dec Row 1, turn
– 29dc.
Dec Row 8: As Dec Row 2, turn
– 27dc.
Dec Row 9: As Dec Row 1, turn
– 25dc.
Place marker in last row (Row 20).
Size L only
Dec Row 7: As Dec Row 5, turn
– 47dc.
Dec Row 8: As Dec Row 2, turn
– 45dc.
Dec Row 9: 1ch, 3dc, dc2tog,
2dc, dc2tog, 1dc in every st until
9sts remain, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog,
3dc, turn – 41dc.
Dec Row 10: As Dec Row 2, turn
– 39dc.
Dec Row 11: As Dec Row 1, turn
– 37dc.
Dec Row 12: As Dec Row 2, turn
– 35dc.
Place marker in last row (Row 27).
Rows 21 (28)–76 (92): 1ch, 1dc
in each st across, turn, ending
with two rows of yarn B.
Cut yarn B and cont with yarn A.
BACK
FRONT
20 (25)cm
8 (10)in
FRONT RIBBING
Row 1: 3ch (count as 1tr), 1tr in
each dc across, turn – 25 (35)tr.
Row 2: 2ch (count as 1htr),
[1rtrb, 1rtrf ] across, 1htr in top
of t-ch – 25 (35) sts.
FIRST SIDE EDGING
Edging Row 1: 1ch, turn to
work along long edge of cover,
working over yarn tail and loops
as you go, 4dc along side of
Front Ribbing, 42(49)dc evenly
down edge of 56 (65) rows of
straight section of wrap (3dc for
every four rows) ending in row
before marked row, 1dc in end
of marked row and in each of
remaining 18 (25) rows of dc, 4dc
along side of Back Ribbing, turn –
68 (82)dc.
Edging Row 2: 1ch, 12 (16)dc,
56 (66)htr, turn – 68 (82) sts.
Edging Row 3: 1ch, 20 (24)dc,
12 (14)htr, 10(12) tr2tog 10 (12)
times, 14 (18)htr, 2htr in next st,
1htr in last st, turn – 59 (71) sts.
Edging Row 4: 1ch, 17 (19)dc,
1htr, tr2tog, 0 (1)htr, tr2tog five
(six) times, 1htr, [tr2tog, 2htr]
three (four) times, 14 (17)htr, 2htr
in next st, 1htr in last st, turn – 51
(61) sts.
Edging Row 5: 1ch, 20 (24)dc,
[1dc in next st, 1ch] 14 (16) times,
17 (21)dc – 65 (77) sts.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Small
CROTCH WIDTH 20
8 10
LENGTH 38
15
38 (46)cm
15 (18)in
SECOND SIDE EDGING
Join yarn A in corner of Back
Ribbing on other side of pilch.
Edging Row 1: 1ch, 4dc
along side of Back Ribbing,
1dc in end of each of next
18 (25) rows of dc ending in
marked row, 42 (49)dc evenly
down edge of 56 (65) rows
of straight section of wrap
(3dc for every four rows), 4dc
along side of Front Ribbing,
turn – 68 (82)dc.
Edging Row 2: 2ch (count as
1htr), 55 (65)htr, 12 (16)dc, turn
– 68 (82) sts.
Edging Row 3: 2ch (count
as 1htr), 2htr in next dc,
14 (18)htr, tr2tog 10 (12) times,
12 (14)htr, 20 (24)dc ending
with last dc in top of 2ch, turn
– 59 (71) sts.
Edging Row 4: 2ch (count as
1htr), 2htr in next htr, 14 (17)
htr, [2htr, tr2tog] three (four)
times, 1htr, tr2tog five (six)
times, 0(1)htr, htr2tog, 1htr,
17(19)dc ending with last dc in
top of 2ch, turn – 51 (61) sts.
Edging Row 5: 1ch, 16 (20)
dc, [1dc in next st, 1ch] 14
(16) times, 21 (25)dc ending
with last dc in top of 2ch
– 65 (77) sts.
Cut yarn and fasten off. END
Weave in all yarn ends.
Large
25 cm
in
46 cm
18 in
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 ➻ HOW TO CROCHET

Howto

Crochet I have always believed

that anyone can learn to
crochet, so long as you
follow one simple rule:
don’t try to run before you
can chain! The chain is the
most simple of stitches
and therefore ideal for
practising the all-important hold, which helps create
the perfect tension for forming all the following
stitches. When my mother taught me to crochet,
she followed her grandmother’s lead and helped
me to hook metre upon metre of chain before I
Create the gorgeous
Good Vibrations Tunic was shown any further stitches. It was a fantastic
by Cassie Ward, from
issue 115, using simple foundation for learning the more difficult
granny stripes. Bang on
trend and a perfect first techniques. Once your chains are looking even
garment project!
and feel comfortable to create, then progressing
on to the stitches becomes much easier.
If at any point you feel as if you have lost your
hold, simply go back to those comforting lengths
of chain until your confidence returns. My biggest
tip is to remember that this wonderful craft is well
known for being relaxing and fun, so find a comfy
chair, some free time and just enjoy it!
Happy crocheting…

TEACH
YOURSELF
How to hold the work,
chains, double
& treble crochet,
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 THE BASICS GETTING STARTED
To crochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook SLIPKNOT CHAIN
and yarn in a relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This
will also ensure that your tension is even and accurate. There A slipknot creates the first Most crochet projects begin
are two main ways of holding the hook and two main ways loop on the hook. with a length of chain. This is
to tension the yarn. You can choose whichever combination the perfect stitch to practise
feels more natural for you, or a variation on these. your hold and tension with.

HOLDING THE HOOK

1 Make a loop in the yarn

around 10–20cm/4–8in from
KNIFE GRIP PENCIL GRIP the end. Insert hook through 1 Holding just the hook with
Hold the hook in your Hold the hook in your loop, catch the back strand point up in your dominant
dominant hand as you dominant hand as you of yarn and pull it through to hand, and the yarn in the
would a knife. would a pencil. the front. other, grip the slipknot
with the yarn holding hand.
Work a yarn round hook
(yrh or yoh) by passing the
HOLDING THE YARN hook in front of the yarn,
under and around it.

2 Pull the ends of the yarn to

FOREFINGER
METHOD
Wrap the ball end of the yarn
around the little finger of
your opposite hand, under
the next two fingers and over
the forefinger. Hold the work
steady with your middle
finger and thumb, then
raise your forefinger when
working to create tension.
MIDDLE-FINGER
METHOD
Wrap the ball end of the
yarn around the little finger
of your opposite hand and
over the other fingers. Hold
the work steady with your
forefinger and thumb, then
raise your middle finger
while you are crocheting to
create tension.
secure the knot around the
hook, but not too tightly or
it will be hard to pull the first
loop of chain through.
2 Roll the hook round in
your fingers towards you
to catch the yarn and pull
through loop on hook.
One chain made.

The action of working

To croch e t le ft-h and ed,
simply do the opp osit e to
.
the righ t-h and ed hol ds
Hold a mirror up to any
p ic ture in this gu ide
to
see how to wor k.
stitches causes a
constan t rolling of the
hook in your fingers;
hold the hook pointin g
up when performing
It doesn’t ma t te r
if your the yrh, then roll it
sti tch es te nd tow
ar ds round towards you
be in g sli gh tly tig
ht or to point down when
ev en a lit tle loose;
you ar e pulling through the
ai mi ng for an ev loops so that you 3 Ensuring the stitches
en te nsion
th roughout to ac
hi ev e a don’t catch the hook are even – not too loose
pr of ession al fin ish in the stitches. or tight – repeat to make
.
a length of chain.

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THE MAIN STITCHES
SLIP STITCH
(sl st)
A slip stitch is usually used to
join one stitch to another, or to
join a stitch to another point.
It is generally made by picking
up two strands of a stitch but
when used all over, you usually
only pick up the back loop.
1 Insert hook into st or chain
required. Yarn over hook, as
when you make a chain. Pull
a loop through all stitches/
loops/work on hook to finish
slip stitch.
COUNTING
A CHAIN
The right side of your chain is
the one that looks like a little
plait of “v” shapes. Each “v” is
a stitch and must be counted.
When you are working the
chain, you do not count the
slipknot, but begin to count
your chain when you pull
through the first loop. To count
the chain afterwards you
count the slipknot as the first
stitch, but not the loop on the
hook, or “working” loop.
➻ HOW TO CROCHET
This adorable
Cupcake Ella
amigurumi by Lydia
Tresselt (issue 100)
uses simple dc
stitches for a
sweet finish!
Double crochet stitches
are perfect for m aking
am igurum i, w hile treble
crochets are used to
create the classic granny
square design
DOUBLE CROCHET (dc)
The smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi.
1 Insert hook into
chain or stitch, front to
back. Yarn over hook
and draw through
stitch to front, leaving
you with two loops
on the hook. Yarn
round hook.
2 Draw through both
loops to finish the
stitch. Double
crochet completed.
HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr)
Slightly taller than a double crochet stitch, with a softer drape to the resulting fabric.
1 Yarn over hook, insert
hook into st from front
to back and draw loop
through stitch only.
This gives you three
loops on the hook.
Yarn round hook.
2 Draw yarn through
three remaining loops
on the hook together
to complete half treble.
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TREBLE CROCHET
(tr)
The tallest of the basic
stitches, great for using within
more complex patterns.
1 Yarn round hook, insert hook
into stitch from front to back
and draw loop through stitch
only. This gives you three loops
on the hook. Yarn round hook.
2 Pull loop through two loops.
Two loops on hook. Yarn
round hook.
3 Pull loop through the
remaining two loops to
complete treble, repeat to
end of row.
FASTEN OFF
Pull up final loop of last stitch to make it bigger
and cut the yarn, leaving enough of an end to
weave in. Pull end through loop, and pull up
tightly to secure.
COUNTING STITCHES
Count the post or “stem” of each stitch from the
side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch.
Double crochet
Treble crochet
Try t o coun t your st it ches a t regu
lar
int erva ls, usua lly a t the end of
ever y,
or ever y othe r, row and esp ecia lly
a f t er an incr ea se or decr ea se row.
It is b est t o try t o ca t ch any mist
ake s
a s q uick ly a s p ossib le, a s this will
mak e them muc h ea sier t o rect i fy!

SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION
Once you’ve learned simple shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment – and add
in different colours as you go with our simple technique. Make sure to check your tension first
though, or your finished piece could be completely the wrong size!
INCREASING
To work an extra stitch, you simply
need to work into the same stitch more
than once. Work one stitch as normal.
Insert hook into same stitch you’ve just
worked and complete another stitch.
One stitch increased.
DECREASING
To decrease a stitch, you need to work
into two stitches without finishing
them, then work them together.
For a double crochet (above), insert hook
into next st, yarn over hook and draw a
loop through the stitch, but do not finish
the double crochet stitch as usual. Insert
hook into following st, yarn over hook and
draw a loop through the next st, so there
are three loops on the hook in total. Yarn
over hook and draw the loop through
all loops on hook, drawing two stitches
together. One stitch decreased.
For a treble crochet, work a treble into the
next stitch until the last step of the stitch,
two loops on hook. Do the same into the
following stitch, three loops on hook. Draw
through all three loops on hook to draw the
two trebles together. One stitch decreased.
➻ HOW TO CROCHET
JOINING IN
A NEW COLOUR
To join in a new colour (or a new ball
of the same colour), you can simply
fasten off the old yarn and then attach
the new colour with a slip stitch into the
top of the last stitch made. However,
for a neater join, you can also work the
colour change as follows:
Work the last stitch in the colour you
are using first, up to the final step, so
that the stitch is unfinished. Pull the
new colour through the loops on your
hook, completing the stitch and joining
the new colour at the same time.
Working a new colour over
double crochet
Working a new colour over
treble crochet
Once you have joined in the new yarn,
you can weave in the ends of both
yarns as you go, by holding them on
top of your stitches and working round
them as you work into the following
stitches. Do this for at least 5cm/2in
then cut the remaining ends.
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TENSION/GAUGE
A tension swatch is used to
ensure that you are working
at the tension called for in the
pattern. It is essential to check this,
otherwise your finished garment
is likely to be the wrong size!
Crochet a small square of just over
10 x 10cm/4 x 4in in the main yarn
and stitch used in the pattern, then
count and calculate the average
amount of stitches per cm.
Chain a few more stitches and
work more rows than the tension
in the pattern suggests you’ll
need for this size. Once you have
completed the swatch, use a
measuring tape or ruler, place
some pins at 0 and 10 and take
some average measurements
– count how many stitches and
rows to 10cm at different points
over the swatch.
If you find you have more stitches
per cm than indicated in the
pattern, then your tension is too
tight and you need to work more
loosely. The best way to do this
is to increase the size of hook
you’re using by a quarter or half
millimetre until the tension is as
close as you can get it. If there are
fewer stitches than required, then
you are crocheting too loosely,
and you need to decrease the size
of hook used in the same way.
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books we
recommend
CROCHET WORKSHOP
Erika Knight
(Quadrille, £14.99)
Perfect for the beginner,
Erika guides the reader
through 20 beautiful
projects that quickly increase
knowledge and skill level.
BEETLES, BUGS AND
BUTTERFLIES
Lydia Tresselt
(SewandSo, £16.99)
A lovely introduction to
amigurumi crochet, Lydia
takes the crocheter into the
tiny world of insects all with
meticulous instructions.
ROUND AND ROUND
THE CROCHET HOOK
Emily Littlefair
(Tuva, £14.95)
Emily from The Loopy Stitch
shares a whole host of
colourful in-the-round
projects, starting with
simple, beginner level ideas.
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WORKING IN THE ROUND
When working in the round, instead of working backwards and forwards along the work,
turning at the end of each round, you simply work with the right side facing you at all times
and you do not turn. When working in the round, you generally begin one of three ways:
WORKING
AROUND A RING
This method of working in
the round creates a large
hole at the centre of your
work. Its size is dependent
on the length of chain used.
Make a length of chain as
required, then insert your
hook into the first chain stitch
you made. Yarn round hook.
Work a slip stitch to join,
creating a ring, and then
work your turning chain
dependent on which stitch
you will be working into the
ring. Insert hook into the
centre of the ring and work
the first stitch into this ring.
Work required number of
stitches into the centre of the
ring and join round with a slip
stitch. Do not turn, but continue
the next row around the last.
WORKING INTO
A SHORT CHAIN
You can create a smaller
hole in the centre of your
work by working into a
chain as short as 2ch long.
For double crochets, as in this
example, work 2ch. For htr
you would work 3ch and for
trebles, 4ch.
Insert hook into the top loop
of the first chain as shown.
Yarn round hook.
Complete the first stitch in the
chain as shown (illustrations
show dc, but can be any stitch).
Now work the required amount
of stitches into the same chain.
The sheer amount of stitches
worked into one place will
cause them to fan out into a
round. Now join this round
with a slip stitch and continue
with the pattern.
ADJUSTABLE
RING
This method is also referred
to as the magic loop or ring,
as it creates a round with
no hole at the centre. Here
it is demonstrated with
double crochet.
Make a loop in your yarn, at
least 15cm/6in from the tail
end. Insert hook through the
loop from front to back.
Pull yarn though to front of
loop and complete the stitch
around the loop and the tail
end of yarn held double.
Work all the following stitches
into the ring in the same way,
over the two strands of yarn
in the loop. Once all stitches
have been worked, pull the
loose tail end of the yarn to
close the ring and join the
round with a slip stitch.
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ABBREVIATIONS A note
on... Hook sizes
Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout
➻ Hook sizes and their designations vary
alt · alternate etr · extended treble prev · previous from country to country. When following
bef · before est · established rem · remain(s); remaining the recommendations in a pattern or on
beg · begin(s); beginning fdc · foundation double rep(s) · repeat(s) a ball band, make sure to check which
size convention is being used.
bet · between crochet rev dc · reverse double
blo · back loop only flo · front loop only crochet CROCHET HOOK SIZES
ch(s) · chain(s) foll · follows; following rnd(s) · round(s)
ch-sp(s) · chain space(s) ftr · foundation treble RS · right side Metric (mm) UK US
cl(s) · cluster(s) crochet rtrf · raised treble front 0.6 14
cm · centimetre(s) g · gram(s) rtrb · raised treble back 0.75 12
cont · continue(s); gp(s) · group(s) sl · slip
1 11
continuing hk · hook sl st · slip stitch
1.25 7
dc · double crochet htr · half treble crochet sp(s) · space(es)
dc2tog · work two dc htr2tog · work two htr st(s) · stitch(es) 1.5 6
together together t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) 1.75 5
dec(s) · decrease(s); inc(s) · increase(s); tog · together 2 14
decreasing; decreased increasing; increased tr · treble crochet 2.25 B/1
dtr · double treble crochet in · inch(es) trtr · triple treble 2.5 12
dtr2tog · work two dtr lp(s) · loop(s) tr2tog · work two trebles 2.75 C/2
together m · stitch marker together
3 10
ea · each mm · millimetre(s) WS · wrong side
3.25 D/3
ech · extended chain nc · not closed yd(s) · yard(s)
edc · extended double patt · pattern yoh · yarn over hook 3.5 9 E/4
crochet pm · place marker yrh · yarn round hook 3.75 F/5
4 8 G/6
4.5 7 7
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER 5 6 H/8
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for the 5.5 5 I/9
crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings. 6 4 J/10
6.5 3 K-/101/2
UK TERMS US TERMS 7 2
Chain Chain 8 0 L/11
Miss Skip
9 00 M /13
Slip stitch Slip stitch
10 000 N/15
Double crochet Single crochet
11.5 O
Half treble crochet Half double crochet
Treble crochet Double crochet 12 P
Double treble crochet Treble crochet 15 Q
Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet 20 S
Raised treble back/front Back/front post dc

CHARTS KEY
adjustable ring fl only tr rtrf tr2tog 3-tr cl
sl st dc
dtr tr3tog popcorn
ch fdc rtrb

bl only htr puff linked tr

trtr dc2tog

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➻ FINAL THOUGHT
Teresa Carter
MODERN MAKER
WE CHAT TO DESIGNER TERESA ABOUT MINIMALIST MAKES,
TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND HER NEW BOOK MODERN CROCHET…
Above: Designer Teresa
lives in Manhattan and is
launching a new pattern
Tell us about your life…
subscription service. Her I live in Manhattan with my husband. Our
book Modern Crochet was apartment is incredibly tiny, but it never stops me
released last year.
from buying more yarn.
Below: Teresa loves
designing new projects for
crocheters at all levels. How did you learn to crochet?
My mom taught me the basics, and I pick up new
skills on YouTube. I’m a visual learner, so I relied
heavily on video for the first few years, and didn’t
learn how to read a pattern until way later.
How did you get into crochet design?
I went to Haiti to do disaster relief work after the
20 10 earthquake. I noticed that the children at
the orphanage we were working on had very little
bedding, and I remembered how as a child
myself, I couldn’t sleep without the blanket my
mom had crocheted for me. When I returned
home, I asked my mom to teach me how to make
that same blanket. Together, we made 150 , and I
brought them back to Haiti on my next trip. I fell
in love with both the kids and crochet, so I started
DeBrosse and donate a portion of all proceeds to
the orphanage, as well as provide small business
loans to Haitian women.
How would you describe your design style?
Minimal. Utilitarian. Neutral.
What has been your most popular design?
I would love to say that one of my most creative
patterns is the best seller, but the truth is that
my blanket patterns seem to get the most love.
I typically prefer quicker projects, but I’ve come to
appreciate the slower pace.
Could you tell us about your book?
My book, Modern Crochet, was maybe the coolest
and scariest thing I’ve gotten to do in my career so
far. It took almost a year of writing, designing,
and pattern testing. It is composed of three
sections: Fundamentals, Patterns, and Stitches
and Skills. So it’s not just patterns, and it’s not just
stitches, but a more holistic way to learn and
create. My hope is that my book meets makers
exactly where they are, no matter their
experience, and empowers them on their journey.
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“My hope is that my book meets
makers exactly where they are, and
empowers them on their journey.”
What’s a typical day like for you?
Any day includes a few hours of customer service,
social media content and collaborations. Each year I
usually have one huge project. Two years ago it was
my Masterclass, last year it was the book, and this
year it is a new pattern subscription service called
The Pattern Co-Op – every two weeks I will be
launching a new pattern. Oh, and I always have five
patterns in the works. I get way too excited to not
start on a new idea as soon as it comes to mind.
What are your favourite yarns or fibres to
work with?
I like to keep my work practical and accessible, so I
stick mostly with Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease collection
and Bernat Maker Home Dec. And any velvet yarn.
If I want to treat myself to something fun, I’ll go with
Wool and the Gang’s Crazy Sexy Wool.
What inspires you?
New York City! I love this place. The people, vibe,
culture, and diversity. We have so little space here,
and everything is just a wee bit more difficult, both
of which help you live more simply.
Which other designers do you admire?
My favourite designers are also dear friends. I love
them and their work for all very unique reasons.
Check out: @twoofwands, @loopnthreads,
@sewrella, @tlyarncrafts, and @laurenastondesigns.
What are your plans for the future?
I’m trying to simplify my business as it can
sometimes feel like a hamster wheel of opportunity.
My big investment is to build my new pattern
subscription service. In addition, I’ll continue to
invest in my Masterclass course, where I share my
tips for growing a yarn-based business. Oh, and
running a half marathon every month.
Check out Teresa’s book Modern
Crochet (Blue Star Press,
£22.99), and find her online at
www.debrosse.com.
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