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CONTENTS ISSUE 104

46

We chat to
designer
Annemarie
Bentham
PAGE 98

Stunning
new mandala
design from
Dedri Uys!
PAGE 14

NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES

06 IN THE LOOP
From yarn shows to dyeing workshops,
alpaca walks to fab new designs, we’ve got all
the latest crochet news right here – plus we
chat to designer Zoë Halstead.
09 YARN REVIEWS
Sarah Moran has been testing new yarns and
colours with a floral feel, from cotton blends
to soft alpaca in a glorious range of colours.
10 OFF THE HOOK
Check out these meadow-inspired accessories
and homewares, perfect for summer.
12 BOOK REVIEWS
A gorgeous collection of floral-inspired
designs, pretty dishcloths, adorable
amigurumi plus bring a touch of handmade
glam to any camping trip!
14 HEARTH & HOME
Dedri enjoys learning new techniques this
48
month, sharing a vibrant mandala design
that uses standing stitches to great effect.
26 FOLKLORE BLANKET CAL
It’s not too late to join in with our colourful
crochet-along by Sarah Shrimpton – this
month we have a pretty puff stitch motif.
10
34 FLORAL FANCIES
Tracey Todhunter shares her love of
crocheted flowers with three pretty
designs including a stunning embellished
collar and delicate garland.
98 FINAL THOUGHT
Catch up with designer Annemarie Bentham,
who chats about colour schemes, favourite
fibres and a yarn-loving cat!

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BLOGS | BOOKS | REVIEWS | EVENTS | INTERVIEWS
PA S T E L P L AY T I M E
➻ Keen to find some easy makes for baby?
Stylecraft have just the thing, with the
prettiest cardigan and blanket set (9533),
and cardigan in long and short sleeve
versions (9532). They’re hooked in super soft
Stylecraft Bambino, a lightweight DK which
is perfect to give a little warmth on cooler
days. Check out the eight, subtle shades,
from Heather and Soft Pink, to Sage and Grey
Mist. Adorable, and great value to boot!
Bambino DK, £3/100g,
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[ S H O P S W E LOV E ]
Eden Cottage Yarns
➻ Victoria Magnus runs Eden Cottage
Yarns from Wetherby, Yorkshire,
selling gorgeous hand-dyed yarns
and original designs. “Customers love
the great quality yarn in beautiful
colours and the friendly customer
service,” says Victoria. Bases include
Merino, Polwarth, alpaca and yak.
Catch up with Victoria on Instagram
@edencottageyarns and Facebook at
The ECY Garden, “a lovely community
where members share projects,
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[ YA R N S H O W ]
Bleating brilliant!
➻ We’re so excited – one of the friendliest and most
creative shows is fast approaching and we have
the honour of being the only crochet magazine
represented there. Yarndale is back on 29 & 30
September in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Meet
passionate exhibitors, visit stunning exhibitions,
join in fun workshops, share skills, and shop to your
heart’s content! Come and say hi! We’ll be having lots
of special offers on subscriptions and back issues,
plus a chance to win one of 20 beautiful yarn bundles to make the show-
stopping Katie Jones kimono from issue 102. Meet the team, see and try
on garments, and get a sneaky preview of what’s in the following issues.
Day tickets £13.20 advance, weekend tickets £21.12 advance.
10am–4.30pm • www.yarndale.co.uk
SU MMER ST Y LE
➻ Turn heads with these pieces that’ll have
you feeling cool even if you’re in a mad rush.
Choose from a chic jacket and gorgeous lacy
wrap, plus pretty tops with bohemian bell
sleeves or an off-the-shoulder ruffle. Hooked
in King Cole’s new Finesse Cotton Silk DK, this
natural yarn has a delicate crinkle effect and
comes in ten soft, vintage pastels. Also, don’t
miss Giza Cotton Sorbet 4ply. Pick from a
palette of multi pastel shades – our favourites
include soft blue and green Peppermint, and
sweet pink and lemon Lollipop. Whip up a
dainty sleeveless and short sleeved top, or
cute ami animals for hugs aplenty!
Both yarns £2.99/50g, www.kingcole.com
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News etc

DIARY
✽ 8 & 9 SEPTEMBER
PERTH FESTIVAL OF YARN
After a fabulous show last year with 70
independent vendors, the Perth Festival
of Yarn returns for its third year. Held at
the Dewars Centre, expect to find indie
dyers, farmers, smallholders, knitters,
felters, weavers and spinners, as well as
inspiring classes and lectures.
10am–5pm, day tickets £12.
www.perthfestivalofyarn.uk

✽ 22–30 SEPTEMBER
SHETLAND WOOL WEEK
Join this celebration of Britain’s most
northerly native sheep, the Shetland textile
industry and rural farming community on
[ DY E I N G W O R K S H O P S ] these islands. Find an extensive range of

Colour me happy exhibitions, classes and events, covering

weaving, spinning, dyeing, Fair Isle and
lace knitting, taking place from the
➻ Get togged up in your old clothes ready for a fun, friendly day out hand-dyeing at Black southern tip of Shetland, to the northerly
island of Unst, famous for its lacework.
Sheep Wools in Cheshire! Work in natural dyes on 21 September, when dye expert Debbie www.shetlandwoolweek.com
Tomkies will show you how to mordant (fix) fibres, and dye luscious, solid shades. You
can also try your hand at rainbow dyeing and colour blending. In the advanced workshop ✽ 27–30 SEPTEMBER
on 26 October Debbie will take you through cake dyeing, speckles, veils, ombrés and THE CREATIVE CRAFT SHOW
gradients, colourway planning, colour-matching and basics of colour theory. Then, on Find ideas, inspiration and supplies
10 November, Debbie is running a synthetic hand-dye workshop, including yarn painting, galore for crochet, stitching and more. Don’t Miss!
Enjoy demos and try your hand at fun
semi-solid dyeing, immersion and rainbow dyeing. We’re excited! new crafts at a Make & Take or workshop,
Workshops 10am–4pm, £65 each, www.blacksheepwools.com from needlefelting, sashiko and marbling,
to block printing and leatherwork. At
the Westpoint Centre, Exeter. 9.30am–
4.30pm (5pm Sat/4pm Sun). Adult day
tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door.

W E LOV E …
www.stitchandhobby.co.uk

Alia Band’s wonderful, fearless Frida Crown made with ✽ 13 & 14 OCTOBER
crochet flowers and leaves in vibrant colours. Rock up BAKEWELL WOOL GATHERING
at your next outdoors party in one for guaranteed Based at the Bakewell Agricultural Centre,
this is the sixth gathering. The centre
smiles. Also see Alia’s gorgeous Bobblicious Capelet will be packed with colour, texture and
and beautiful Petal Power Mandala. creativity, hosting over 50 exhibitors
Pattern approx. £3.60, from The Little Bee Ravelry store. selling wool, spinning wheels, jewellery,
accessories and all things woolly, plus a
stand selling local fleece. 10am–5pm (4pm
Sunday), day tickets £5, weekend £8.
www.bakewellwool.co.uk

[FIBRE FUN] WORKSHOPS

Alpaca walks
➻ Looking for a memorable day out? Try
alpaca walking! Spring Farm Alpacas are
based on a beautiful farm in East Sussex
in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Vicki and Chris Agar will introduce you
to their family – about 106 alpaca and six
llama, at last count! They will then halter up
the alpacas for a leisurely walk (50 minutes)
around their 110-acre farm. On the way,
you’ll learn about alpacas, their history and
stunning fleece, and farming in a wildlife-
friendly way (and feed your alpaca some
chopped carrot as a thank you!).
To book your place (£25 per person) and
meet these friendly, inquisitive creatures,
just visit www.alpacawalking.co.uk
✽ THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
CROCHET A GRANNY SQUARE
Join Sophie Hale aboard her narrowboat
on the Kennet and Avon Canal in
Berkshire, and bring a newbie crocheter
to her fabulous beginner’s crochet session
for a relaxing experience. All materials and
refreshments included. Contact Sophie
through her website or Facebook to find
out the exact location! 6.45–9.30pm, £45.
www.aboatfullofwool.co.uk
✽ SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER
CROCHET OWLS
If you know your basic crochet stitches,
come and join Claire Mackaness of
Beautiful Things Craft and Sewing Classes
and crochet an owl. All materials, pattern
and refreshments provided Held in a
converted stable block in Brentwood,
Essex, 1–4pm, £28.
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have launched these great new Stitchers Tees.
Choose from Yarnivore or Crocheter and wear
your title on your chest! Check out the pair’s
new totes too, all in organic fairtrade cotton.
What’s more, Stitchers Tees is giving
away a fabulous tee to one lucky reader! To
enter head to www.insidecrochet.co.uk/
competitions. Closing date is 22 August. State
your slogan, colours and size, choosing from
slim fit in black and white, unisex in black,
white and grey. Slogan in black, white or gold.
Sizing from 86cm/34in chest to 107cm/42in
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Tees £18, sweatshirts £36, bags £10.
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We Love
SU N ’S OU T!
➻ Lay love-filled eyes on this elegant Indigo
Shrug by designer Tatsiana Kupryianchyk,
just the thing for floating through summer
evenings. Part of the Scheepjes Yarn The After
Party range, it’s hooked in Scheepjes Whirl
and Whirlette (you only need one cake/ball of
each), in delicious Blueberry Bambam and Ice
– we love those softly-changing blues! Over
on Tatsiana’s blog find her striking Roman
Labyrinth cushion and rug and colourful
Peacock Tail Mandala cushion – ideal for
lounging in comfort in a sunny garden!
Indigo Shrug, Scheepjes stockists. Cushions
and rugs, www.lillabjorncrochet.com
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CROCHET
ENTREPRENEURS
Designer Zoë Halstead spills the beans on
crocheting while at the poolside…
www.zoehalstead.co.uk
Zoë Halstead lives in a village in
Leicestershire with her husband,
two teenage sons (13 and 16) and a
cute, but naughty, black cat! She’s a
freelance knit and crochet designer
and author. Most of her crochet and
knit design work is for King Cole but
she also contributes to magazines and
other publications, and designs for
other yarn companies.
She also assists one to two days a
week in a local yarn shop which, she
says, “is great fun advising and helping
customers and keeps me updated on
the latest yarns and trends.”
Zoë taught herself to crochet “using a
Good Housekeeping book of my mum’s
(that I still have!) when I was in my
early twenties. However, having been
a knitter since the age of five, I really
struggled to get to grips with it and
it wasn’t until I was working for DMC
about eight years later, on some crochet
scarf kits, that I picked it up again
determined to crack it. Happily I did!”
After a degree in constructed
textiles at Manchester Metropolitan
University, Zoë returned to
Leicestershire and worked
as a designer in the knitwear
manufacturing and yarn spinning
industries before moving to DMC
Creative World to design needlework
and craft kits. She took voluntary
redundancy from there in May 2008 to
become freelance full time.
“When I first became freelance I
worked on a knitting partwork and
the publishers were starting a crochet
version. I was asked if I would design
for that too but was a little unsure
whether my crochet skills were good
enough! I’m so glad I accepted though
as I really honed my crochet design
skills working over the two to three
years it ran for.”
Inspiration can come from
anywhere, says Zoë. “Sometimes
it comes from nature – a particular
texture or colour combination.
Sometimes a garment shape or detail
inspires me to recreate it in crochet.
Or I have a mental image of something
in particular and I just have to try and
create it! And sometimes the yarn is
the starting point and that will take me
down a particular path.”
So how does Zoë juggle home life
and her business? “I’m not sure how
I fit it all in, especially as I crochet
everything I design myself! I try and
do any sort of paperwork or designing
in the mornings and then crochet (or
knit) in the afternoons and evenings.
Photograph: King Cole
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£65
You can’t beat these sandals with candy
rainbow fringing for carefree happiness.
Slip them on then kick off in the sun.
www.dunelondon.com
Daisies and buttercups Flutterby butterfly…
£45 £79
Keep warm on cooler summer evenings A reproduction of a classic French
with this pretty pullover that will still keep children’s print, this retro poster will
you in mind of the season. bring the outside, inside.
www.cathkidston.com www.limelace.co.uk

SUMMER MEADOWS
Chill out in green fields among colourful flowers and waving grasses.

We Love
Make a beeline
£16
This beautiful bee embroidery kit will
have you buzzing with excitement.
www.jennyblair.co.uk

Dream in green Inspired? Forties favourite

From £95 Crochet this nature- £79
Cool bed linen printed with a grassflower inspired wrap by A summer party outdoors demands
design in forest and chartreuse hues. Valerie Bracegirdle the most romantic of dresses…
To order
www.clarissahulse.com from issue 101. back issues www.theseamstressofbloomsbury.com
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WE REVIEW NEW AND EXCITING RELEASES Handmade Glamping

Charlotte Liddle & Lucy Hopping
CICO Books, £9.99 • US terminology

➻ If you fancy holidaying in

the great outdoors, without
the rough-and-readiness of
traditional camping, then
this is the book for you! It’s
all about getting a cosy,
homemade – but still glamorous – feel to
any personal space, whether it’s a vintage
campervan or end-of-garden sanctuary.
Patterns range from patchwork cushions
to colourful rag rugs, crochet-edged food
covers and doily dreamcatchers. We also
love the glass jar lanterns, perfect for adding
atmosphere when staying up late nattering
around the campfire.
Turn to page 80 to make the colourful
Seaside Blanket from this book.

Fabulous Floral Dishcloths

Glenda Winkleman • Annie’s Crochet, £7.99
US terminology

➻ Bring a dash of colour

to your kitchen with these
fun dishcloths, perfect for
Turn to page 66
proving that practical doesn’t
to make the
have to mean boring! The
pretty Blue book contains 12 cheery,
VioletS Blanket circular designs, which will work up fast in
light aran-weight yarn. They’re packed with
fabulous texture – ideal for scrubbing – and
Crochet
in the City
Crochet In The City a set would make a great housewarming
Colorful patterns
that burst into bloom!
gift. Each pattern has written-out
Annemarie Benthem
Annemarie Benthem Turn to page
Livres de Louise, £13.59 instructions, and there’s an illustrated guide
98 to read our
US terminology interview with to crochet at the back for beginners or
Annemarie anyone in need of a refresh.
Livres de Louise

➻ Crochet designer Annemarie Benthem (www.annemarieshaakblog.blogspot.com)

Cutest Crochet Creations
Alison North • TUVA Publishing, £14.95
is a big fan of florals – and this stylish new book is full of them! Of course, that gives
US terminology
plenty of scope for a variety of designs, from cosy homewares to delicate accessories
and even adorable amigurumi patterns. ➻ Whilst amigurumi designs
Many of the larger designs are created by building up smaller motifs, joined as often use the same basic
they’re worked to avoid a mass of sewing up at the end! We love the drapey effect this techniques and construction,
gives, for example in the multi-coloured Blossom In Spring Shawl (above), made of each designer tends to put
dozens of individual blooms that can be worked together into any finished shape or their own stamp on their
size desired. It’s also used to great effect in the Blue Poppy and Field Of Wildflowers patterns – a specific style or
Pillows, which use glorious colour combinations for a finished treat. personality that they bring to their creations.
For those after a smaller project, we recommend the sweet Flower Necklace, a We love the dreamy, sleepy feel of these
colourful set of Forest Flower Coasters, or maybe a simple daisy garland, just the adorable designs by Alison North, from two
thing for adding a homemade touch to any space. cuddly giraffe friends to an oh-so-serious
All designs are charted, and many don’t have written instructions, so if you’re a looking dressed-up bunny and Boris the
beginner crocheter you may want to practise working from charts first – though the jumper-wearing bear. Our favourite though has
patterns in this book are certainly pretty enough to incentivise you to work through to be the nautical Milo the Monkey, complete
them even if it’s your first time! with stripy top and jaunty sailor’s hat!

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In association with

Dedri Uys
MINDFUL MAKING
Dedri ponders the joy of hooking mandalas this issue, and enjoys
the thrill of learning and practising new crochet techniques.

Where did your crochet journey begin? Did it start
the first time you picked up a hook or when you made
your first wobbly granny square? Did it start with a
particularly significant project or when you made
a special gift for someone? Did it start when you
met like-minded people who understood the joy of
choosing colours, the hardship of finishing one project
before starting the next, and the crazy way yarn stashes
seem to grow the more you try to use them up?
There are many “starts”, but most of us have a
moment we can point to and say: “This is what got
me excited about yarn and the ability to paint with it
through the medium of crochet.”
For me, that moment was when I started the flower
that would become Sophie’s Mandala (and later,
Sophie’s Universe). There was something incredibly
calming and joyous about creating that mandala.
People sometimes ask me what I use my mandalas
for, and I find it hard to formulate an answer. It is like
asking someone what a painting or a sculpture is for.
My answer is the same for all three of these questions:
“To create mindfully. To look at. To enjoy.”
One of the things I loved most about making my
first mandala (and all my subsequent projects) was
learning new techniques. Sometimes the techniques
were already well-known, like the invisible join and
the double magic ring. Sometimes the techniques were
obscure little tips, gathered like jewels through doing
workshops and talking to people about the things they
struggle with and the ways they get around them. That
is, for instance, how I realised that most people tend to
make their chains much tighter than the rest of their
stitches, which can cause your work to pull in.
Occasionally, I figure out a new technique myself.
I don’t mean that no one in the world has ever done
it; I mean that I figure out how to solve a problem
without looking it up online. When I have one of these
“Eureka!” moments, I always investigate, curious to
see who else is using that specific technique. That is
how I discovered the delightful blog Mrs. Micawber’s
Recipe for Happiness (www.mrsmicawber.blogspot.
com) and her tutorial for making standing dc stitches.
Up until that point, I hadn’t realised that how I start
my rounds actually had a name! It is that stitch (all
standing stitches, really) that I want to introduce you
to with this month’s pattern.
You can crochet this mandala to a hoop and hang it
on your wall; you can turn it into a circular cushion;
you can use it as a placemat or square it up to make
a blanket…
Be as creative as you want with it and enjoy every
colour-changing moment!

“People sometimes ask me what I use my mandalas for…

it is like asking what a painting or sculpture is for.
To create mindfully. To look at. To enjoy.”
Dedri Uys is a crochet designer and blogger. Find her online at
www.lookatwhatimade.net and on Instagram and Ravelry as BarbertonDaisy.

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Summer Mandala
MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Cahlista,
100% cotton,
15g/25.5m/28yds
Yarn A: 403 x 1 ball
Yarn B: 238 x 1 ball
Yarn C: 409 x 1 ball
Yarn D: 516 x 1 ball
Yarn E: 520 x 1 ball
Yarn F: 240 x 1 ball
Yarn G: 394 x 1 ball
Yarn H: 512 x 1 ball
Yarn I: 192 x 1 ball
Yarn J: 128 x 1 ball
Yarn K: 173 x 1 ball
Yarn L: 208 x 1 ball
Yarn M: 384 x 1 ball
Yarn N: 400 x 1 ball
● 4.5mm hook
● Stitch markers
TENSION
Work motif to measure
9.5cm/3¾in at end of Rnd 4 and
14.5cm/5¾in at end of Rnd 7,
using 4.5mm hook or hook
required to achieve tension.
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MEASUREMENTS
Finished mandala is 33cm/
13in across.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Standing stitches: Worked the
same as regular sts but started “in
air” with a slip knot already on
your hook.
Dtr Bobble (dtrB): Yrh twice,
insert hook in st as indicated,
yrh, pull up loop, [yrh and pull
through 2 loops] twice, * yrh
twice, insert hook into same st,
yrh, pull up loop, [yrh and pull
through 2 loops] twice; rep from *
once, yrh and pull through all
4 loops.
PATTERN NOTES
The first st of each round will be
a standing st. The only exception
is Rnd 13, which uses a regular
starting chain.
The yarn is available in a colour
pack box of 109 15g balls, or as
individual 50g balls.
MANDALA
START With yarn A, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch (doesn’t count as st
throughout), [1dc, 4ch] six times
in ring, join to first dc with sl st
– 6 dc, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With yarn B and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
next 4ch-sp] six times, join to first
dc with sl st – 24dc, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With yarn C and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
next 4ch-sp, dc2tog twice] six
times, join to first dc with sl st
– 36dc, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 4: With yarn D and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
next 4ch-sp, miss next st, dc2tog,
1dc, dc2tog] six times, join to first
dc with sl st – 42dc, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 5: With yarn E and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
next 4ch-sp, 3dc, miss next st,
3dc] six times, join to first dc with
sl st – 60dc, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 6: With yarn F and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
next 4ch-sp, 3dc, dc2tog twice,
3dc] six times, join to first dc with
sl st – 72dc, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 7: With yarn G and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(3dc, 2ch, 3dc) in
next 4ch-sp, 5rdcb, 4ch, miss
next 2 sts, 5rdcb] six times, join to
first dc with sl st – 36dc, 60rdcb,
6 2ch-sps, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 8: With yarn H and starting in
the fourth st after any 2ch-sp,
1dc, 1ch, (1dtrB (see Special
Stitches), 4ch, 1dtrB) in the next
4ch-sp, 1ch, miss next 4 rdcb, 1dc
in next rdcb, mark with SM, 4ch,
miss next 3 sts, miss next 2ch-sp,
miss next 3 sts, *1dc in next st,
1ch, (1dtrB, 4ch, 1dtrB) in the next
4ch-sp, 1ch, miss next 4 rdcb, 1dc
in next rdcb, 4ch, miss next 3 sts,
miss next 2ch-sp, miss next 3 sts;
rep from * four times, join to first
dc with sl st – 12dc, 12dtrBs,
12 1ch-sps, 12 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 9: With yarn A and starting in
marked dc, 1dc, mark with SM,
4ch, *1dc in next dc, (1tr, 1ch) five
times in next 4ch-sp, 1tr in same
4ch-sp**, 1dc in next dc, 4ch; rep
from * four times and from * to **
once, join to first dc with sl st
– 12dc, 36tr, 30 1ch-sps, 6 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 10: With yarn B and starting
in marked dc, 1dc, *1ch, working
in front of 4ch-sps from Rnds 9 &
8, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in 2ch-sp from
Rnd 7, 1ch, 1dc in next dc from
Rnd 9, [(1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in next
1ch-sp] five times**, 1dc in next
dc; rep from * four times and from
* to ** once, join to first dc with
sl st – 84dc, 12 1ch-sps, 36 3ch-sps
Fasten off.
Rnd 11: With yarn C and starting
in any 3ch-sp made into a 2ch-sp
from Rnd 7, 1dc, mark with SM,
[(3tr, 3ch, sl st in third ch from hook
to form a Picot, 3tr) in next 3ch-sp,
1dc in next 3ch-sp] 17 times, (3tr,
3ch, sl st in third ch from hook to
form a Picot, 3tr) in last 3ch-sp, join
to first dc with sl st – 18 petals
(each containing 6tr, 1 Picot), 18dc.
Fasten off.
Rnd 12: With yarn D and starting
in marked dc, 1rdtrf, *1rdtrb,
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1rtrb, 1rhtrb, [2ch, 1rdcb, 1rhtrb,

1rtrb, 1rtrf, 1rtrb, 1rhtrb, 1rdcb]
twice, 2ch, 1rhtrb, 1 rtrb,
1 rdtrb**, 1rdtrf; rep from * four
times and from * to ** once, join
to first rdtrf with sl st – 24rdcb,
36rhtrb, 36rtrb, 12rtrf, 12rdtrb,
6rdtrf, 18 2ch-sps.

Rnd 13: 3ch (counts as tr), 1tr,

mark with SM, 2htr, *1htr in next
2ch-sp, miss next st, 6dc, 1dc in
next 2ch-sp, miss next st, 6dc,
1htr in next 2ch-sp, miss next st,
2htr**, 2tr, 2htr; rep from * four
times and from * to ** once,
join to top of beg 3ch with sl st
– 78dc, 36htr, 12tr.
Fasten off.

Rnd 14: With yarn I, 2htr in

marked st, mark first htr with SM,
20htr, [2htr in next st, 20htr] five
times, join to first htr with sl st
– 132htr.
Fasten off.

Rnd 15: With yarn J and starting

in marked htr, 5htr, mark first htr
with SM, [2htr in next st, 10htr]
eleven times, 2htr in next st, 5htr,
join to first htr with sl st – 144htr.
Fasten off.
Rnd 16: With yarn K and starting
in marked htr, 144rdcb, mark third
rdcb with SM, join to first dc with
sl st – 144rdcb.
Fasten off.
Rnd 17: With yarn H, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr)
in marked rdcb, miss next st, 2tr,
2ch, miss next st, 2tr, *miss next
st, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in next st, miss
next st, 2tr, 2ch, miss next st, 2tr;
rep from * 16 times, mark last tr
with SM, miss last st, join to first tr
with sl st – 108tr, 36 2ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 18: Join yarn L by making sl st
in marked tr, *miss next tr, 5htr in
2ch-sp, miss next tr, sl st in next tr,
5ch, miss next tr, miss next missed st from Rnd 16 working in with sl st – 144dc, 72htr,
2ch-sp, miss next tr, sl st in next tr; front of ch-sps from Rnds 17 & 18, 18tr, 18dtr.
rep from * 17 times, last sl st will miss (1ch, 1dc, 1ch) from Rnd 19; Fasten off and END
fall in st that already contains rep from * 17 times, join to first dc weave in ends.
beg sl st, mark first htr with SM
– 90htr, 18 5ch-sps, not including
sl sts. Fasten off.
Rnd 19: With yarn M and starting
in marked htr, *2dc in each of
next 2 sts, 2ch, miss next st, 2dc in
each of next 2 sts, 1ch, 1dc in
2ch-sp from Rnd 17 working in
front of 5ch-sp from Rnd 18, 1ch;
rep from * 17 times, join to first dc
with sl st, mark first dc with SM
– 162dc, 36 1ch-sps, 18 2ch-sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 20: With yarn N and starting
in marked dc, *4dc, 2htr in next
2ch-sp, 1dtr in missed st from
Rnd 18 working in front of 2ch-sp
from Rnd 19, 2htr in same 2ch-sp
from Rnd 19, 4dc, 1tr in next

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 GREAT
OUTDOORS
Make the most of the late summer sunshine with our lightweight
garments and cool accessories.
PHOTOGRAPHS LEANNE JADE PHOTOGRAPHY AND KIRSTEN MAVRIC
STYLING KATH WEBBER HAIR AND MAKE-UP NICKI HENBREY

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 Bardot Top
by Emily Ashbourn
Using Rowan
Summerlite 4ply
Pattern page 46

Lisbon Lux Bag

by Kath Webber
Using Wool And The Gang
Ra Ra Raffia and Shiny
Happy Cotton
Pattern page 88

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 Pear Drop Necklace
by Emma Friedlander-Collins
Using Paintbox Simply
Cotton DK and Twilley’s
Goldfingering
Pattern page 59

Ayumi Wrap
by Annelies Baes
Using Lang Yarns
Ayumi
Pattern page 50

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 Casablanca Shawl
by Elisabeth
Davis de Herraiz
Using Scheepjes Whirl
Pattern page 48

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 Imaru Kimono
by Linda Skuja
Using Rowan Cotton Glace
Pattern page 42

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 Aztec Drawstring Bag
by Victoria Haynes
Using Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran and Paintbox
Yarns Cotton Aran
Pattern page 60

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 Green Meadows Waistcoat
by Cassie Ward
Using Rowan Summerlite 4ply
Pattern page 56

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 THE
FOLKLORE
BLANKET

brought to you
in association with

M YS T E RY S H AW L
PART
FIVE FULL CIRCLE
Join in with the next motif of Sarah Shrimpton’s colourful
crochet-along blanket design.

C
rocheting a large project like a blanket can often
be a bit daunting – looking at a large pile of
yarn and thinking about all the thousands of
stitches ahead. That’s why we think making one
as part of a crochet-along is such fun. You get a set
schedule and pace to work at, so it can fit in amongst your
other projects without feeling like it’s overwhelming all
your crafting, and you also get to see everyone else’s
works-in-progress as well, constantly inspiring you to
finish off your own motifs and get to the next section.
Do head over to Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to
share your photos of your own motifs as you work them,
and check out everyone else’s progress.
This issue, Sarah has created a clever puff stitch motif,
with a textured centre surrounded by pretty dots of
colour. You’ll work it in a few different colourways, all
tying in with the vibrant folky colour scheme of the
blanket. The Stylecraft Special Aran is a great value yarn
(so even a big project like a blanket is easy to budget for)
and comes in a huge selection of shades, perfect for a
multi-coloured project like this.
Happy crocheting!

“A large project like a blanket can often be a bit daunting –

that’s why making one as part of a crochet-along is such fun”

WIN
For your chance to win all
the Stylecraft Special Aran
yarn you’ll need to make the
whole blanket, head to
www.insidecrochet.co.uk/
competitions

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 Folklore Blanket CAL
Folklore Blanket CAL

FOLKLORE BLANKET

MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Special Aran,
100% acrylic, 7
100g/196m/214yds 5
4
SARAH SHRIMPTON, DESIGNER Yarn A: Black 1002 x 7 balls 6
Sarah is a proud wife, mother, teacher,
Yarn B: White 1001 x 1 ball
3
blogger and freelance designer – and Yarn C: Pomegranate 1083
one of Stylecraft’s extra-special x 1 ball
“Blogstars”! She’s also the author of two 2
Yarn D: Royal 1117 x 1 ball
fab crochet books, Beginner’s Guide To
Crochet and Supersize Crochet. Find Yarn E: Lipstick 1246 x 1 ball
1
her online at www.annabooshouse. Yarn F: Aspen 1422 x 1 ball
blogspot.com, and view more of her
Yarn G: Gold 1709 x 1 ball
designs at www.ravelry.com/designers/
annaboos-house. Yarn H: Empire 1829 x 1 ball
● 5mm hook

TENSION
Tension is not important to the
overall project.

MEASUREMENTS
Square measures approximately
15 x 15cm/6 x 6in.

SPECIAL STITCHES ch-sp, 1ch, [1dc, 1ch] in each ch-sp chain stitch (ch)
3-stitch puff stitch (3-puff): (Yrh, around, sl st to first dc – 24dc, 24ch. slip stitch (sl st)
insert hook in st, pull up a long Rnd 5: Join yarn G (C, B) to any double crochet (dc)
loop) three times (7 lps on hook), ch-sp, 1ch, [1dc, 2ch] in each ch-sp
half treble crochet (htr)
yrh, pull through all loops, 1ch. around, sl st to first dc – 24dc,
2-stitch puff stitch (2-puff): 48ch. treble crochet (tr)
(Yrh, insert hook in st, pull up a
long loop) twice (5 lps on hook), Rnd 6: Join yarn D (F, C) to any double treble crochet (dtr)
yrh, pull through all loops, 1ch. 2ch-sp, 6ch (counts as 1dtr, 2ch),
3-puff stitch
3dtr in same sp, 2tr in next 2ch-sp,
PATTERN NOTES 2htr in next 2ch-sp, 3dc in next 2-puff stitch
To make the puff stitch at beg of a 2ch-sp, 2htr in next 2ch-sp, 2tr in
round work 2ch (does not count as next 2ch-sp, *(3dtr, 2ch, 3dtr) in
a stitch), then make puff as usual. corner 2ch-sp, 2tr in next 2ch-sp,
2htr in next 2ch-sp, 3dc in next
SQUARE FIVE 2ch-sp, 2htr in next 2ch-sp, 2tr in
START THE PUFF CIRCLE next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice
Make three more, 2dtr in initial 2ch-sp, sl st to
With yarn F (E, G), 4ch (counts as fourth ch – 68 sts, 8ch.
1ch, 1tr).stitch (ch)
chain
Rnd 1: 11tr in fourth ch from Rnd 7: Join yarn A to any corner
slip
hook,stitch
join with(slsl st st)
to fourth ch 2ch-sp, 5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch),
– 12 sts. 2tr in same 2ch-sp, 1tr in next st,
double
Rnd 2: Joincrochet
yarn C (B, H)(dc)
between miss 1 st, 3tr in next st, [miss 2 sts,
posts of any two sts, 3-puff (see 3tr in next st] four times, miss 1 st,
half
Specialtreble
Stitches)crochet (htr) 1tr in next st, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
in same sp, 3-puff
between posts of every st around, corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in next st, miss
sl st to first st – 12 puffs, 12ch. 1 st, 3tr in next st, [miss 2 sts, 3tr
treble crochet (tr)
Rnd 3: Join yarn E (G, F) to any in next st] four times, miss 1 st, 1tr
ch-sp, (2-puff (see Special in next st; rep from* twice more,
Stitches) in same sp)
double treble crochet (dtr) twice, 2-puff 1tr in initial 2ch-sp, sl st to third ch
twice in each ch-sp around, sl st to – 84tr, 8ch.
first st – 24 puffs, 24ch. Fasten off and END
3-puff stitch
Rnd 4: Join yarn H (D, E) to any weave in ends.

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 DO IT BRIGHT!
Fill your home and garden with glorious colour!
PHOTOGRAPHS LEANNE JADE PHOTOGRAPHY, KIRSTEN MAVRIC, ANNE POELMANN, CLAIRE RICHARDSON
AND KATH WEBBER STYLING KATH WEBBER

Floral Appliqué
by Tuija Heikkinen
Using Leftover cotton yarns
Pattern page 78

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 ➻ DO IT BRIGHT!

ABOVE
Seaside Cushion
by Jane Czaja
Using Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK
Pattern page 82

ABOVE RIGHT
Summertime Bunting
by Sherrie Yabsley
Using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
Pattern page 86

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 BELOW LEFT
Seaside Blanket
by Charlotte Liddle & Lucy Hopping
Using Aran-weight yarn
Pattern page 80

BELOW
Kimono Jacket
by Sirdar Design Team
Using Sirdar Cotton DK
Pattern page 70

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 ➻ DO IT BRIGHT!

ABOVE
Nursery Wallhangings
by Dawn Curran
Using DMC Natura Just Cotton
Pattern page 74

ABOVE RIGHT
Blue Violets Blanket
by Annemarie Benthem
Using Phildar Phil Coton 3
Pattern page 66

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 BELOW LEFT
Dino Cushion
by Sarah-Jane Hicks
Using Rico Design
Creative Cotton Aran
Pattern page 84

BELOW
Wilderness Dress
by Cassie Ward
Using Rowan Summerlite 4ply
Pattern page 62

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 FLORAL
34 Inside Crochet
FANCIES
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 Tracey Todhunter shows us how to personalise and spruce up old
garments and accessories with fabulous crocheted flowers.
I
love flowers. I like to grow them, arrange them in vases
and wear floral fabrics, but most of all I can’t resist
crocheted flowers. Crochet blooms are so versatile,
from speedy single round flowers to complicated
layered roses; there are projects for all skill levels. Designing
and crocheting flowers is very rewarding, there are endless
possibilities to explore colour combinations and try new
stitches. I often decide on a colour palette for a larger project
by looking through my collection of crochet flowers, and
many of my “learn to crochet” classes include at least one
simple flower pattern.
Crocheted flowers can be used to decorate anything, from
blankets to dresses or handbags. You can use oddments of
“CROCHET FLOWERS ARE IDEAL FOR SUMMER – POP A
FEW SMALL BALLS OF YARN AND A HOOK IN YOUR BAG”
yarn from your stash, or look out for the range of mini balls
now offered by various yarn companies (such as Scheepjes
Catona or Yarn and Colors Must-Have Minis). Whatever
your skill level, you can crochet these simple flowers and
have fun finding dresses to embellish, sweaters to upcycle, or
bags to update.
You might think that crochet flowers are frivolous,
with no real purpose, but once you to start to consider the
possibilities they offer to patch, embellish or cover up small
marks or tears you will be filled with a new enthusiasm for
these tiny motifs. They are ideal for summer too – you can
easily pop a few small balls of yarn and a hook in your bag
and take them on holiday, trips to the beach, or even work up
a few blooms on your morning commute.
One of my favourite ways to use flowers is to make
garlands for the summer. You can wrap them around
parasols, hang them along fences or wind them over pergolas
or garden sheds. Try twisting them around outdoor lights for
summer evenings (be sure to use low voltage lights and keep
the flowers from touching the bulbs) – they really look quite
magical. Garlands can be as simple or as over the top as you
wish. Combine different colours of the same pattern or make
several different designs and sew them on a crochet chain or
ribbon to make wreaths and swags to hold back curtains or
decorate a door way.
My simple garland pattern is designed to get you started
– it uses less than 50 metres of yarn, so you’ll be sure to have
some oddments in your stash to give this a try. Or why not
use the Antique Pink Must-Have Mini that came with issue
100 of Inside Crochet? If you haven’t been tempted to hook it
up already, it will be perfect for these tiny flowers.
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Updating or upcycling last year’s accessories or charity
shop finds can be very rewarding too. Our floral corsage
looks perfect on this raffia shoulder bag. You could use the
same corsage on a fabric clutch bag, adding real flowers
or leaves for a special occasion such as a wedding. I once
carried the same clutch bag to three different weddings,
just adding different flowers and refreshing real leaves and
flowers on each occasion (eucalyptus and gypsophila are
quite robust and will survive for a day out of water without
drooping). That bag garnered many compliments, and
inspired several friends to pick up their hooks and create a
similar look. If you have a summer celebration planned, why
not gather a few crochet loving friends around and hook up
some floral decorations together? We’ve started you off with
a few simple flowers and some ideas, but you’ll find more in
back issues of Inside Crochet (look in issue 100 or issue 89).
When you want to create something individual to wear,
but don’t have the time or confidence to crochet a whole
garment, embellishments such as crochet flowers can
transform a high street basic into something really special.
This crochet collar is an easy way to experiment – the
flowers are stitched to a crochet garland first, which is easier
than stitching on each flower directly to your garment. The
floral embellishments can be quite heavy and the base collar
helps to distribute the weight and stop the fabric of your
cardigan puckering. Go as wild as you like, with vibrant
shades of yarn, beads or buttons. There is no need to stop at
the collar, repeat the design around the cuffs and hem. It’s
easy to get carried away, so do stop occasionally and check
your design to make sure you are happy with the look. If
you need to cover up a mark or tear, start with these areas,
then add further embellishments to balance the overall
effect. Try to use similar fibres and hand-wash your finished
projects to prevent shrinkage.
These simple projects will hopefully spark your own
ideas. Try adding flowers in fine yarns to last year’s t-shirt,
the back pocket of a pair of shorts or the collar of a denim
jacket. Have fun with garlands and corsages, using up
oddments from your stash or choose a selection of tiny balls
in your favourite colours. Look through your wardrobe
for tops you have grown tired of and give them a whole
new lease of life with floral edgings or appliqué. Once you
discover the satisfaction of crochet flowers, you will see
possibilities everywhere…
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accessories. Find free patterns and stories about the
inspiration behind her designs on her website or follow
her on Twitter and Instagram @traceytodhunter.
www.grannycoolcrochet.com

MATERIALS
● Yarn and Colours
Must-Have Minis,
100% cotton,
10g/25m/27yds
Yarn A: Grass 82 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Denim 61 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Mustard 15 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Cream 02 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Burgundy 29 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Nordic Blue 64
x 1 ball
Yarn G: Sorbus 19 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Green Beryl 77
x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
● Beads and buttons (optional)
● Fine needle and cotton
● Spray starch (optional)
● Silk or artificial leaves for
handbag (optional)

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply weight mercerised
cotton can be used to achieve
a similar effect.

TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this design.

MEASUREMENTS
Garland measures 150cm/59in
when made as pattern.

FLOWER
SPECIAL STITCHES
Bobble: (Yrh, insert hk in ring,
yrh, pull lp through, yrh, pull

EMBELLISHMENTS
through two lps) three times,
yrh, pull through all 4 lps on hk.

FLOWER
START GARLAND
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER To make a longer
garland, simply repeat Row 1
Transform your wardrobe, revamp last season’s handbag to desired length and make
more flowers.
or embellish new finds with these pretty flowers. With 3mm hook and yarn A,
30ch.
Row 1: *1tr in fourth ch from
hk, 1tr in next ch, 1htr in next
ch, 1dc in next ch, sl st in next
ch, 7ch, 1tr in fourth ch from
hk, 1tr in next ch, 1htr in next
ch, 1dc in next ch, sl st in same
place as last sl st, 30ch; rep
from * eight times, turn.
Row 2: Sl st in 20th ch from

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 hk, 1dc in each ch and each
sl st across to last ch, 10ch,
sl st in last dc.
Fasten off yarn.
FIVE PETAL FLOWER
Make nine
With 3mm hook and yarn B,
6ch, join with a sl st to
form ring.
Rnd 1: *2ch, 1 bobble (see
Special Stitches), 2ch, sl st in
ring; rep from * four times
– five petals made.
Fasten off yarn.
Fasten off yarn.
Rnd 2: Join yarn C to flo of any
dc, [4ch, 1htr flo in third ch, 1htr
flo in fourth ch, sl st flo in next
dc] eight times, do not turn.
Rnd 3: Working in blo of Rnd 1
work [5ch, 1htr blo in third ch,
1htr blo in each of next 2 ch,
sl st blo in next dc] eight times.
Fasten off yarn.
BACKING PIECE
With 3mm hook and yarn A,
31ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hk, 1dc in each ch across, turn
– 30dc.
Row 2: 1ch, [2dc, 2dc in next
dc] ten times, turn – 40dc.
Row 3: 1ch, dc to end.
Fasten off yarn.
Weave in all ends.
Arrange flowers on to backing
piece, starting with a dahlia at
the centre and making both
sides symmetrical.
Sew flowers in place and add
artificial leaves. Once you are
happy with your
arrangement, stitch END
to front of bag.

MAKING UP
Weave in all ends.
Press garland flat and use spray
starch if desired to stiffen.
Sew one flower to each leaf pair.
Add a bead or button to centre
if desired.
Add more flowers in
different colours
to make a more END
abundant garland.

EMBELLISHED
START HANDBAG
To make corsage
as shown make 15 Five Petal
Flowers: four each in yarns B, D
and F, and three in yarn E.

ROSEBUD
Make two
With 3mm hook and yarn E,
22ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hk, 1dc in each ch across, turn
– 21dc.
Row 2: (3ch, 6tr) in first dc, sl st
in next dc, [7tr in next dc, sl st in
next dc] five times, [5tr in next
dc, sl st in next dc] three times,
sl st in each of next 3dc.
Fasten off yarn, leaving a long
tail for making up.
Starting with last sl st, roll up to
form a rosebud, use long tail to
sew petals in place.

DAHLIA
With 3mm hook and yarn D,
6ch, join with sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: 8dc in ring, sl st in first
dc, do not turn.

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 COLLAR
START You will need
multiple flowers,
depending on size of
cardigan.
Sample uses Five Petal
Flowers, Dahlias and this
pretty Six Petal Flower to
make this shop-bought
cardigan unique.

SIX PETAL FLOWER

With 3mm hook and yarn G,
6ch, join with sl st to
form ring.
Rnd 1: 12dc in ring, sl st in
first st dc, do not turn.
Rnd 2: [3ch, miss next dc,
1dc] six times, do not turn.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next 3ch-sp,
*3ch (counts as 1tr), 6tr in
same ch-sp, turn, 2ch (counts
as 1htr), miss first tr, 1htr in
top of each tr, 1htr in top
of t-ch, 3ch, turn, working
behind petal just made, sl st
in next 3ch-sp; rep from *
five times.
Fasten off yarn.

COLLAR STRIP
The length of this piece will
vary depending on length of
your collar.
Work as for crochet garland,
working 20ch between
each leaf pair until chain is
desired length to fit around
neckline of cardigan without
stretching.

MAKING UP
Weave in all ends.
Press collar so leaves lie flat,
do not use spray starch.

Pin flowers to collar, sew in

place once you are happy
with the arrangement,
and sew beads to centre
of flowers.
Starting at centre back, sew
collar to neckline of cardigan,
try not to stretch the fabric.
Add extra flowers, beads
or embroidery once
collar is sewn END
in place.

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MATERIALS
● Yarn and Colours
Must-Have Minis,
100% cotton,
10g/25m/27yds
Yarn A: Grass 82 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Denim 61 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Mustard 15 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Cream 02 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Burgundy 29 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Nordic Blue 64
x 1 ball
Yarn G: Sorbus 19 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Green Beryl 77
x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
● Beads and buttons (optional)
*Covermount gifts not available with digital versions

● Fine needle and cotton

● Spray starch (optional)
● Silk or artificial leaves for
handbag (optional)

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply weight mercerised
cotton can be used to achieve
a similar effect.

TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for pack box of 109 15g balls, or as
this design. individual 50g balls.
MANDALA
START With yarn A, make an
MEASUREMENTS adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch (doesn’t count as st
Garland measures 150cm/59in throughout), [1dc, 4ch] six times
Rnd 8: With yarn H and starting in
the fourth st after any 2ch-sp,
1dc, 1ch, (1dtrB (see Special
Stitches), 4ch, 1dtrB) in the next
4ch-sp, 1ch, miss next 4 rdcb, 1dc
in next rdcb, mark with SM, 4ch,
miss next 3 sts, miss next 2ch-sp,
miss next 3 sts, *1dc in next st,

when made as pattern. in ring, join to first dc with sl st

– 6 dc, 6 4ch-sps.
1ch, (1dtrB, 4ch, 1dtrB) in the next
4ch-sp, 1ch, miss next 4 rdcb, 1dc

FLOWER
Fasten off.
SPECIAL STITCHES Rnd 2: With yarn B and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
Bobble: (Yrh, insert hk in ring, next 4ch-sp] six times, join to first
dc with sl st – 24dc, 6 4ch-sps.
yrh, pull lp through, yrh, pull Fasten off.
in next rdcb, 4ch, miss next 3 sts,
miss next 2ch-sp, miss next 3 sts;
rep from * four times, join to first
dc with sl st – 12dc, 12dtrBs,
12 1ch-sps, 12 4ch-sps.
Fasten off.

EMBELLISHMENTS
through two lps) three times, Rnd 3: With yarn C and starting in
Rnd 9: With yarn A and starting in
marked dc, 1dc, mark with SM,
yrh, pull through all 4 lps on hk. any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in 4ch, *1dc in next dc, (1tr, 1ch) five
next 4ch-sp, dc2tog twice] six times in next 4ch-sp, 1tr in same

Summer Mandala times, join to first dc with sl st

– 36dc, 6 4ch-sps.
4ch-sp**, 1dc in next dc, 4ch; rep
from * four times and from * to **
FLOWER Fasten off. once, join to first dc with sl st
– 12dc, 36tr, 30 1ch-sps, 6 4ch-sps.
START GARLAND Rnd 4: With yarn D and starting in Fasten off.

BY TRACEY TODHUNTER ToMATERIALS

make a longer
● Scheepjes Cahlista,
MEASUREMENTS
Finished mandala is 33cm/
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
next 4ch-sp, miss next st, dc2tog, Rnd 10: With yarn B and starting

garland, simply repeat Row 1

100% cotton,
15g/25.5m/28yds
13in across. 1dc, dc2tog] six times, join to first
dc with sl st – 42dc, 6 4ch-sps.
in marked dc, 1dc, *1ch, working
in front of 4ch-sps from Rnds 9 &

Transform your wardrobe, revamp last season’s handbag to desired length

Yarn A:and 403 x 1 make
Yarn B: 238 x 1 ball
ball
more flowers.Yarn C: 409 x 1 ball
or embellish new finds with these pretty flowers.
Yarn D: 516 x 1 ball
With 3mm hook Yarn E:and 520 x 1yarn
ball A,
Yarn F: 240 x 1 ball
30ch. Yarn G: 394 x 1 ball
SPECIAL STITCHES
Standing stitches: Worked the
same as regular sts but started “in
air” with a slip knot already on
your hook.
Dtr Bobble (dtrB): Yrh twice,
Fasten off.
Rnd 5: With yarn E and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in
next 4ch-sp, 3dc, miss next st,
3dc] six times, join to first dc with
sl st – 60dc, 6 4ch-sps.
8, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in 2ch-sp from
Rnd 7, 1ch, 1dc in next dc from
Rnd 9, [(1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in next
1ch-sp] five times**, 1dc in next
dc; rep from * four times and from
* to ** once, join to first dc with
sl st – 84dc, 12 1ch-sps, 36 3ch-sps

Row 1: *1tr inYarn fourth

Yarn H: 512 x 1 ball
ch from
I: 192 x 1 ball
insert hook in st as indicated,
yrh, pull up loop, [yrh and pull
Fasten off. Fasten off.

hk, 1tr in nextYarnch,J: 1281htr in next

x 1 ball through 2 loops] twice, * yrh Rnd 6: With yarn F and starting in Rnd 11: With yarn C and starting
Yarn K: 173 x 1 ball twice, insert hook into same st, any 4ch-sp, [(2dc, 4ch, 2dc) in in any 3ch-sp made into a 2ch-sp
ch, 1dc in nextYarnch, L: 208slx st
1 ballin next yrh, pull up loop, [yrh and pull next 4ch-sp, 3dc, dc2tog twice, from Rnd 7, 1dc, mark with SM,
Yarn M: 384 x 1 ball through 2 loops] twice; rep from * 3dc] six times, join to first dc with [(3tr, 3ch, sl st in third ch from hook
ch, 7ch, 1tr inYarn
fourth
N: 400 x ch1 ball from once, yrh and pull through all sl st – 72dc, 6 4ch-sps. to form a Picot, 3tr) in next 3ch-sp,
● 4.5mm hook 4 loops. Fasten off. 1dc in next 3ch-sp] 17 times, (3tr,
hk, 1tr in next ch,markers
● Stitch 1htr in next 3ch, sl st in third ch from hook to
PATTERN NOTES
ch, 1dc in next ch, sl st in same
TENSION The first st of each round will be
Rnd 7: With yarn G and starting in
any 4ch-sp, [(3dc, 2ch, 3dc) in
form a Picot, 3tr) in last 3ch-sp, join
to first dc with sl st – 18 petals
place as last Work
sl st,motif30ch;
to measurerep a standing st. The only exception next 4ch-sp, 5rdcb, 4ch, miss
next 2 sts, 5rdcb] six times, join to
(each containing 6tr, 1 Picot), 18dc.
9.5cm/3¾in at end of Rnd 4 and is Rnd 13, which uses a regular Fasten off.
from * eight14.5cm/5¾in
times, atturn. end of Rnd 7, starting chain. first dc with sl st – 36dc, 60rdcb,
using 4.5mm hook or hook 6 2ch-sps, 6 4ch-sps. Rnd 12: With yarn D and starting
Row 2: Sl st required
in 20th chtension.
to achieve from The yarn is available in a colour Fasten off. in marked dc, 1rdtrf, *1rdtrb,

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BEGINNER EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

Imaru Bardot Casablanca Ayumi Green Meadows

Kimono Top Shawl Wrap Waistcoat
Linda Skuja Emily Ashbourn Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz Annelies Baes Cassie Ward
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Pear Drop Aztec Wilderness Blue Violets Kimono Nursery

Necklace Drawstring Bag Dress Blanket Jacket Wallhangings
Emma Friedlander-Collins Victoria Haynes Cassie Ward Annemarie Bentham Sirdar Design Team Dawn Curran
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Floral Seaside Blanket Seaside Dino Summertime Lisbon Lux

Appliqué Charlotte Liddle Cushion Cushion Bunting Bag
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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● Rowan Cotton Glace,
100% cotton,
50g/115m/126yds
Yarn A: Ochre 833
x 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls
Yarn B: Persimmon 832
x 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls
Yarn C: Cobalt 850
x 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls
● 4.5mm hook
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any heavy 4ply
weight cotton yarn to achieve
a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 17tr and 10 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Linda Skuja is a crochet designer
specialising in innovative
techniques and fashion forward
designs. Look for her as
ElevenHandmade on Ravelry and
Instagram to find out more about
Linda’s designs.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Dc2tog over 3: Work first st
of dc2tog in next st, miss next
st, work second st of dc2tog in
following st.
Dtr4tog over 5: Work first 3 sts
of dtr4tog over next 3 sts, miss
next st, work last st of dtr4tog in
following st.

PATTERN NOTES
Kimono is made of three parts
– one upper part and two
symmetrical lower parts.
The upper part is made to fit
loosely. Measure the piece by
hip measurement.

Imaru Kimono START

UPPER BACK
With yarn A, 146 (146,
170, 170)ch.
BY LINDA SKUJA Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook. *1dc in next ch, 1htr in
This bold kimono is a great project next ch, 1tr in each of next 2ch,
1dtr in each of next 3ch, 1tr in
for going crazy with colours! each of next 2ch, 1htr in next ch,
1dc in each of next 2ch; rep from
* 11 (11, 13, 13) more times, turn.
ADD TO THE STASH Row 2: 4ch (counts as first tr
Buy this pure cotton yarn from here and throughout), dtr3tog,
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(1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch,

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(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice,

dtr7tog; rep from * 10 (10, 12,
12) more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next
st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, dtr4tog, turn.
Row 3: 1ch (does not count as
st here and throughout), 1dc
in top of dtr4tog, 1dc in next
ch-sp; *1dc in each of next
11 sts, dc2tog working over next
2 ch-sps; rep from * 10 (10, 12,
12) more times, 1dc in each of
next 11 sts, dc2tog over next
ch-sp and dtr3tog, turn.
Change to yarn B.
Row 4: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch,
1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next
st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep from
* 10 (10, 12, 12) more times. 1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr
in next st, 1ch) twice, dtr4tog
over 5 (see Special Stitches), turn.
Row 5: Rep Row 3.
Change to yarn C.
Changing yarn every two rows as
2
set, cont as folls:
Rows 6–23: [Rep Rows 4 & 5]
nine times.
Row 24: Rep Row 4.
Row 25: 1ch, 2dc. *11dc, dc2tog
over 3 (see Special Stitches); rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 7dc, **1htr, 2tr, (1tr,
miss next st) twice, 1dtr, 2tr, 1htr,
3dc; rep from ** twice more,
4dc, dc2tog over 3; rep from
* three (three, four, four) more
times, 11dc, dc2tog, turn.
UPPER FRONT
PART 1
Row 26: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st,
1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in
next st, 1trtr in next st, turn.
Row 27: 1ch, 8dc, dc2tog over
3, [11dc, dc2tog over 3] three
(three, four, four) times, 11dc,
dc2tog, turn.
Row 28: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st,
1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in
next st, 1ch, 2trtr in next st, turn.
Row 29: 1ch, 10dc, dc2tog over
3, [11dc, dc2tog over 3] three
(three, four, four) times, 11dc,
dc2tog, turn.
Row 30: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
3
1
chain stitch (ch)
double crochet (dc)
dc2tog
half treble crochet (htr)
treble crochet (tr)
double treble crochet (dtr)
triple treble crochet (ttr)
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st,
1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, dtr2tog, turn.

chain stitch (ch)

double crochet (dc)

dc2tog

half treble crochet (htr)

treble crochet (tr)

double treble crochet (dtr)

triple treble crochet (ttr)

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Row 31: 1ch, 2dc, [11dc, dc2tog

over 3] four (four, five, five) times,
11dc, dc2tog, turn.
Row 32: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, Upper Front Part 1 Upper Front Part 2

35cm/14in
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st,
1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in fold fold
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, dtr4tog over 5, turn.
Row 33: Rep Row 31. 23cm/9in

35cm/14in
Row 34: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch,
1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next Upper Back Part
st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep from
* three (three, four, four) more
times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st,
1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice,
dtr4tog, 1ch, 2trtr in next st, turn.
85 (85, 100, 100)cm/33½ (33½, 39½, 39½)in
Row 35: 1ch, 2dc, dc2tog over
3, [11dc, dc2tog over 3] four
(four, five, five) times, 11dc,
dc2tog, turn.
Row 36: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * three (three, four, four)
more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st,
1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)

twice, dtr5tog, 1ch, 2trtr in next 11dc, dc2tog, turn.

st, turn.
Row 37: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 1dc,
dc2tog over 3, [11dc, dc2tog over
3] four (four, five, five) times,
11dc, dc2tog, turn.
Row 38: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch,
1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next
st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep from
* three (three, four, four) more
times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st,
1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice,
dtr6tog, 1ch, 2trtr in next st, turn.
Row 39: 1ch, (2dc in next st)
twice, dc2tog over 3, [11dc,
dc2tog over 3] four (four, five,
five) times, 11dc, dc2tog, turn.
Row 40: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * four (four, five, five) more
times, 1ch, (1trtr, 1ch, 2trtr) in
next st, turn.
Row 41: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 3dc,
dc2tog over 3, [11dc, dc2tog over
3] four (four, five, five) times,
Row 42: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * four (four, five, five) more
times, 1ch, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in
next st, 1ch, 2trtr in next st, turn.
Row 43: 1ch, 6dc, dc2tog over
3, [11dc, dc2tog over 3] four
(four, five, five) times, 11dc,
dc2tog, turn.
Row 44: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch,
1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next
st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep from *
four (four, five, five) more times,
(1ch, 1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st
twice, 2trtr in next st, turn.
Row 45: 1ch, 9dc, dc2tog over
3, [11dc, dc2tog over 3] four
(four, five, five) times, 11dc,
dc2tog, turn.
Row 46: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch,
(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr,
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep
from * four (four, five, five) more

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 times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) Row 2: 3ch, dtr2tog (counts as
twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st, dtr3tog), tr to end, turn.
1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, Row 3: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
2trtr in next st, turn. Rows 4 & 5: Rep Rows 2 & 3.
Upper Back Part
fold

Row 47: 1ch, 3dc, [11dc, dc2tog Fasten off.

over 3] five (five, six, six) more
times, 11dc, dc2tog, turn. MAKING UP
Row 48: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, Sew both parts of belt to centre
Lower Part(1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, back seam of Upper part.
1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in With WS facing, fold upper part
next st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep along the line as shown
from * four (four, five, five) more on diagram opposite.
times, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) Take one Lower part, fold, sew
twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st,
½ Lower ½ Lower together both red and green
Part Part

Fold
Fold

1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice, seams, as shown. Do the same
1ch, dtr5tog, 1ch, 2trtr in next with other lower part to match
st, turn. symmetrically.
0 Row 49: 3ch(22,
(56.5, 63, 69.5)cm/20 (counts
25,as27)in
first Sew both lower parts together
tr), 1tr in next st, (miss next st, (violet centre back seam on
1tr) twice, 2tr, 1htr, *3dc, 1htr, diagram at left).
3tr, (miss next st, 1tr) twice, 2tr, Sew sleeve seams (yellow on
1htr; rep from * four (four, five, diagram).
five) more times, 3dc, 1htr, 3tr,
dc2tog, fasten off. NECK
Attach yarn with sl st to seam in
UPPER FRONT the front.
PART 2 Row 1: Dc across the neckline (to
Attach yarn with sl st to other opposite seam), turn.
Upper
end of RowFront
25. Part 1 Upper Front Part 2 Row 2: 4ch, tr to end, turn.
35cm/14in

Row 26: 4ch, miss next st, Row 3: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr in next st, Rows 4 & 5: Rep Rows Upper
2 & 3. Back Part
fold

1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in Fasten off.

next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, dtr7tog; rep from * three SLEEVE HEMS
56cm/22in

fold
(three, four, four) more times,
fold Attach yarn C to seam of
1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) twice,
Lower Part sleeve hem.
(1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in next st, 1trtr23cm/9in
in Rnd 1: Dc across, sl st to first dc.
35cm/14in

next st, turn. Rnd 2: 4ch, tr to end, sl st to top

Repeat Rows 27–49 of of 4 ch.
Front Part 1. Upper Back Part ½ Lower
Rnd 3: Dc around, sl st to first dc ½ Low
of round.
Part Part
Fold

LOWER PART Rnds 4 & 5: Rep Rnds 2 & 3.

Make two Fasten off.
With yarn A, 98ch.
Row 1: 1dc85 in(85, 100,
second ch 100)cm/33½
from (33½, 5039½,
(56.5, 39½)in
63, 69.5)cm/20 (22, 25, 27)in HEM
hook. *1dc in next ch, 1htr in Attach yarn A to front corner of
next ch, 1tr in each of next 2ch, lower hem.
1tr in each of next 3ch, 1tr in 1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next 1htr, 2tr, dc2tog. Rnd 1: Dc to end, sl st to first dc.
each of next 2ch, 1htr in next ch, st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep from * Fasten off. Rnd 2: 4ch, tr to end, sl st to top
1dc in each of next 2ch; rep from six more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next of 4 ch.
* seven more times, turn. st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in BELT Rnd 3: Dc to end, sl st to first dc.
Row 2: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch) Make two pieces Rnds 4 & 5: Rep Rnds 2 & 3.
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, twice, dtr4tog over 5) turn. With yarn C, 160 (170, 180, Fasten off.
1trtr) in next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next Row 5: Rep Row 3. 190)ch.
st, 1ch) twice, dtr7tog; rep from * Row 1: 1dc in second ch from FINISHING
six more times, 1ch, (1trtr in next Change to yarn C and keep hook and in each ch to end, turn Weave in all END
Upper Front Part 1 Upper Front Part 2
35cm/14in

st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, 1trtr) in changing colour every two rows. – 159 (169, 179, 189) sts. loose ends.
next st, 1ch, (1trtr in next st, 1ch)
twice, dtr4tog, turn. Rows 6–33 (37, 41, 45): [Rep
S M L XL
Row 3: 1ch, 2dc, [11dc, dc2tog Rows 4 & 5] 14 (16, 18, 20) times.
over 3] seven times, 11dc, Row 34 (38, 42, 46): Rep Row 4. FINISHED HIP 100 113 126 139 cm
dc2tog, turn. Row 35 (39, 43, 47): 3ch, miss 40 44 50 54 in
fold fold
Change to yarn B. next st, 3tr, 1htr, *3dc, 1htr, 3tr, LENGTH 91 91 91 91 cm
Row 4: 4ch, dtr3tog, *1ch, (1trtr (miss next st, 1tr) twice, 2tr, 1htr;
36 36
23cm/9in 36 36 in
in next st, 1ch) twice, (1trtr, 1ch, rep from * six more times, 3dc,
35cm/14in

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MATERIALS
● Rowan Summerlite 4ply,
100% cotton,
50g/175m/191yds
Shade: Seashell 437
x 6 (7, 8) balls
● 3mm hook
● Three stitch markers

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply weight
cotton to work this pattern.

TENSION
Work 17htr and 18 rows, and
20 sts or 15 rows in main body
pattern, to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 3mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Emily is a crochet addict who
loves to design modern crochet
inspired by current fashion
and trends. Find her online at
www.makeeshop.com and on
Instagram @make.e.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Raised half treble back (rhtrb):
Yoh, insert hook from back to
front to back again around the
post of the stitch below, pull up
a loop, yoh and pull through all
three loops on the hook.

PATTERN NOTES
Design is worked from top down.

MAIN BODY
START With 3mm hook,
222 (239, 256)ch.
Row 1: 1htr in second ch from
hook, and in each ch to end of
row, turn – 221 (238, 255)htr.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as
st), htr to end, turn.
Row 3: 1ch, 30 (32, 34)htr,
15 (20, 25)ch, miss 44 (48, 52)htr,
73 (78, 83)htr, 15 (20, 25)ch, miss

Bardot Top
44 (48, 52)htr, 30 (32, 34)htr,
turn – 163 (182, 201) sts.

Row 4: 1ch, 1htr in each htr and

BY EMILY ASHBOURN each ch to end, turn.
Row 5: 1ch, htr to end, turn.
A romantically stylish off the shoulder Bardot top, Rows 6–9: 2ch (counts as 1tr
here and throughout), 1tr in each
perfect for hazy summer days. st to end, turn.

Row 10: 2ch, tr to end, sl st

ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.deramores.com
to top of first tr to join to a
rnd, turn.
Rnds 11–17: 2ch, tr around, sl st
to join, turn.

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 Rnds 18–41 (46, 51): 1ch, htr Fasten off and weave
around, sl st to join, turn. in ends.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew button on opposite side.

SHOULDER RUFFLE OPTIONAL STRAPS

With RS of work facing, rejoin With RS facing, find mid
12 (15, 18)cm
yarn to top of work at beg of point of front and mark with
4¾ (6, 7)in
Row 2. a stitch marker.
Row 1: 2ch, 1rhtrb (see Special Count 18 (22, 26) sts to
11 (12½, 13¾)in
28 (32, 35)cm

Stitches) in each htr along, turn right and mark with second
81 (90, 100)cm
– 221 (238, 255)rhtrb. marker (a), count 15 (19, 23)
32 (35½, 39¼)in
Row 2: 2ch, 1htr in each st to sts to the left and mark with
end, turn. third stitch marker (b).
Row 3: 1ch, [3htr, 2htr in next
st] to last 1 (2, 3) st(s), htr to STRAP ONE
end, turn – 276 (297, 318)htr. Row 1: Attach yarn to point
Row 4: 1ch, [3htr, 2htr in next (a), 1ch, 1dc in same st, 1dc
st] to last 0 (1, 2) st(s), htr to in each of next 2 sts, turn.
end, turn – 345 (371, 387)htr. Row 2: 1ch, 3dc, turn.
Rows 5–20 (25, 30): 1ch, htr Rows 3–50 (55, 60): As S M L
to end, turn. Row 2. ACTUAL BUST 81 90 100 cm
Fasten off and weave in ends. Fasten off, using end to sew
32 35½ 39¼ in
end of strap to back of top.
FINISHING LENGTH 28 32 35 cm
With RS facing, attach yarn to STRAP TWO 11 12½ 13¾ in
bottom of Row 1 of main body Attach yarn to point RUFFLE DEPTH 12 15 18 cm
above ruffle, 4ch, sl st to top (b), work as for END
4¾ 6 7 in
of Row 1. Strap One.

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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Whirl, 60%
cotton/40% acrylic,
215–225g/1000m/1094yds
Shade: Strawberries & Scream
757 x 1 ball
● 3mm hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any standard 4ply weight yarn
would be suitable to make
this shawl.
The design would also work well
in Sublime Eden, another colour-
changing yarn, using two balls
and 4.5mm hook.

TENSION
Work 20tr and 11 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
3mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Before blocking: 162cm/64in
wide, 48cm /19in deep.
After blocking: 180cm/71in
wide, 51cm/20in deep.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Elisabeth is a crochet addict
hoping to pass on her passion
and inspire crocheters to pick up
their hooks and get lost in the
stitches! Find her on Instagram
and Ravelry as ElizyArt, and
read her blog at www.elizyart.
blogspot.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES
V-st: (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in same place.
Work all v-sts in 2ch-sp of v-st of
previous row.
Picot: 3ch, sl st to first ch to close.

PATTERN NOTES
The shawl is made from side
to side.

Casablanca Shawl
The first section is made with
increases at the border edge and
the last section is made with
decreases at the border edge.
BY ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ
3ch at the beginning of each RS
row counts as 1tr – miss first tr at
Inspired by lazy summer days, this lightweight shawl base of chain each row.
features a simple body with an incorporated border that
Total sample shown used 146g
can be easily adapted and made to any size you want. of yarn. The pattern can be easily
adapted and made to any size
you want – just weigh your yarn
before you start and once you’ve
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this gradient yarn from used up almost half of the total,
www.lusciouslyloopy.co.uk start the decreases.

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 SHAWL
START Row 1: (WS) 10ch
(counts as 1tr, 7ch),
1tr in fourth ch from hook, 2ch,
2tr in next ch, 1ch, miss next
ch, 1tr in each of next 4ch, turn
– 8tr, 1 x 1ch-sp, 1 x 2ch-sp.
Row 2: (RS) 3ch (counts as 1tr
here and throughout), 1tr in each
st to 2 sts before 1ch-sp, 2tr in
next st, 1tr in next st, 1ch, miss
1ch-sp, v-st (see Special Stitches)
in 2ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc in last tr,
turn – 5tr, 1 v-st, 1 x 1ch-sp,
1 x 5ch-sp, 1dc.
Row 3: 1ch (does not count as
st here and throughout), 5dc
in 5ch-sp, 2ch, v-st in next v-st,
1ch, miss 1ch-sp, 1tr, 2tr in next
tr, tr to end, turn – 6tr, 1v-st,
1 x 1ch-sp, 1 x 2ch-sp, 5dc.
Row 4: 3ch, 1tr in each st to 2 sts
before 1ch-sp, 2tr in next st, 1tr
in next st, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp, v-st
in next v-st, 2ch, [3tr in next dc,
miss next dc, 2ch] twice, 3tr in
last dc, turn – 7tr, 1 v-st, 1 x 1ch-
sp, 3 x 2ch-sps, 3 x 3tr groups.
Row 5: 1ch, *miss next tr, (1dc,
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slip stitch (sl st)
chain stitch (ch)
double crochet (dc)
treble crochet (tr)
picot
double V-stitch
picot (see Special Stitches), 1dc)
in next tr, 1ch, 1dc in 2ch-sp, 1ch;
rep from * twice more, v-st in
next v-st, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp, 1tr in
next tr, 2tr in next tr, tr to end,
turn – 8tr, 1v-st, 1 x 1ch-sp,
3 picots.
Rows –81: Rep Rows 2–5 a
total of 19 times – 84tr, 1v-st,
1 x 1ch-sp, 3 picots.
Row 82: 3ch, 1tr in each st to
3 sts before 1ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr
in next st, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp, v-st
in next v-st, 5ch, 1dc in last tr,
turn – 83tr, 1v-st, 1 x 1ch-sp,
1 x 5ch-sp, 1dc.
slip stitch (sl st)
chain stitch (ch)
double crochet (dc)
treble crochet (tr)
picot
double V-stitch
6
4
2
1
Row 83: 1ch, 5dc in 5ch-sp, 2ch,
v-st in next v-st, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp,
1tr in next tr, tr2tog, tr to end,
turn – 82tr, 1 v-st, 1 x 1ch-sp,
1 x 2ch-sp, 5dc.
Row 84: 3ch, 1tr in each st to
3 sts before 1ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr
in next st, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp, v-st
7
3
5
in next v-st, 2ch, [3tr in next
dc, miss next dc, 2ch] twice,
3tr in last dc, turn – 81tr, 1 v-st,
1 x 1ch-sp, 3 x 2ch-sp, 3 x 3tr
groups.
Row 85: 1ch, *miss next tr, (1dc,
picot, 1dc) in next tr, 1ch, 1dc
in 2ch-sp, 1ch; rep from * twice
more, v-st in next v-st, 1ch, miss
1ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, tr2tog, tr
to end, turn – 80tr, 1 v-st,
1 x 1ch-sp, 3 picots.
Rows 86–157: Rep Rows 82–85
a total of 18 times – 6tr, 1 v-st,
1 x 1ch-sp, 3 picots.
Row 158: 3ch, 1tr in each st to
3 sts before 1ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr
in next st, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp, v-st
in next v-st, 5ch, 1dc in last tr,
turn – 5tr, 1 v-st, 1 x 1ch-sp,
1 x 5ch-sp, 1dc.
Row 159: 1ch, 5dc in 5ch-sp,
2ch, v-st in next v-st, 1ch, miss
1ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, tr2tog,
2tr, turn – 4tr, 1v-st, 1 x 1ch-sp,
1 x 2ch-sp, 5dc.
Row 160: 3ch, 1tr in each st to
1ch-sp, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp, v-st in
next v-st, 2ch, [3tr in next dc,
miss next dc, 2ch] twice, 3tr in
last dc, turn – 4tr, 1 v-st, 1 x 1ch-
sp, 3 x 2ch-sp, 3 x 3tr groups.
Row 161: 1ch, *miss next tr,
(1dc, picot, 1dc) in next tr, 1ch,
1dc in 2ch-sp, 1ch; rep from *
twice more, v-st in next v-st,
1ch, miss 1ch-sp, 4tr – 4tr, 1 v-st,
1 x 1ch-sp, 3 picots.
FINISHING
Fasten off, weave in
ends and block to END
measurements.
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MATERIALS
● Lang Yarns Ayumi,
75% cotton/25% nylon,
100g/700m/766yds
Yarn A: Orange 59 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Turquoise 58 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any light 4ply weight
yarn to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Work one geometrical motif
to measure 3.75cm/1in wide
by 12cm/4¾in high using 4mm
hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

It is crucial to make sure tension

is correct, as the sample used the
entire length of both cakes.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished shawl is 173cm/68in
long and 54cm/21¼in wide.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies thinks that playing with
colours, textures and geometry
is so much fun! She tries to
encourage people to use their
own imagination and creativity.
See more of her designs at
www.ravelry.com/designers/
annelies-baes-vicarno.

SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS

Shell: 9tr in 2ch-sp.
8tr shell: 8tr in indicated space.
V-st: (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) worked in
2ch-sp of next v-st or other st
as indicated.

PATTERN NOTES
To change the width of the
shawl, add or deduct multiples
of 10ch for base chain. Please
note though that a larger shawl
will need more yarn than stated.

Ayumi Wrap The pattern is divided into

different sections.
Start with Section A using
BY ANNELIES BAES yarn A. When first motif (patt
rep) is done, finish this section by
Two on-trend summer shades create a geometric working the last row in yarn B,
turn work to other side, and work
shawl design with a fun twist. Section B with yarn B. This is
identical to section A except for
the yarn shade on the other side
ADD TO THE STASH of the base chain. Work the last
Buy this cotton-blend yarn from
row with yarn A. When section B
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is finished, turn work again to
other side, and work section C

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 with yarn A onto Section 1. Finish
this section by making the last
row in yarn B, turn work to
other side again.
Keep turning to other side for
each new section.
It is important to turn, as the
shawl is worked with slight
gradient yarns. This way the
colour change will be very
smooth in the finished shawl.
SECTION 1
START With yarn A, 139ch.
Row 1: (RS) 1tr in third
ch from hook, 1tr in each of next
8 ch, * 2ch, miss 3ch, V-st (see
Special Stitches) in next ch, 2ch,
miss 3ch, 1tr in each of next 9 ch;
rep from * seven more times,
turn – 9 x (9tr), 8 V-sts.
Row 2: (WS) 2ch (does not count
as st here and throughout), 1tr,
2ch, miss 3tr, V-st in next tr,
*3ch, miss 4 tr, shell (see Special
Stitches) in 2ch-sp of V-st, 3ch,
miss 4 tr, V-st in next tr; rep from
* seven more times, 2ch, miss
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3 tr, 1tr, turn – 9 V-sts, 8 shells.
Row 3: 2ch, 1tr, 2ch, V-st in next
V-st, *2ch, 1tr in each of 9tr from
shell, 2ch, V-st in next V-st; rep
from * seven more times, 2ch,
1tr, turn – 9 V-sts, 8 x (9tr).
Row 4: 2ch, 1tr, 2ch, V-st in next
V-st, *2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in next
V-st; rep from * seven more times,
2ch, 1tr, turn – 9 V-sts, 8 x (9tr).
Rows 5–13: As Row 4.
At end of Row 13, change to yarn
B on last pull through of last st.
Cut yarn A.
Cont in yarn B.
Row 14: Rep Row 4.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Turn work and work along other
side of base chain as folls: 3 tr, V-st in next tr, * 3ch, miss next V-st; rep from * seven more
4 tr, shell in 2ch-sp of V-st, 3ch, times, 2ch, 1tr, turn – 9 V-sts,
SECTION 2 miss 4 tr, V-st in next tr; rep from 8 x (9tr).
Row 15: (RS) Rejoin yarn B with * seven more times, 2ch, miss Rows 19–27: Rep Row 4.
sl st along side of foundation ch, 3 tr, 1tr, turn – 9 V-sts, 8 shells. At end of Row 13, change to yarn
2ch, 1tr in first ch, 1tr in each of Row 17: 2ch, 1tr, 2ch, V-st in A on last pull through of last st.
next 8 ch, * 2ch, miss 3 ch, V-st next V-st, * 2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in Cut yarn B.
in next ch, 2ch, miss 3 ch, 1tr in next V-st; rep from * seven more With yarn A cont as folls:
each of next 9 ch; rep from * times, 2ch, 1tr, turn – 9 V-sts, Row 28: Rep Row 4.
seven more times, turn – 9 x 9tr, 8 x (9tr). Cut yarn and fasten off.
8 V-sts. Row 18: 2ch, 1tr, 2ch, V-st in Turn work to other side again and
Row 16: (WS) 2ch, 1tr, 2ch, miss next V-st, * 2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in cont “after” Row 15 as folls.
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SECTION 3 Cut yarn and fasten off. turn – 2tr, 16dc, 17 shells 4
chain
Row 29: Rejoin yarn A with sl st, Turn work to other side and Finishing Row: 1ch, 1dc in every
2ch, 1tr, 8tr shell (see Special continue after row 54: st across.
treble crochet 2
Stitches) in 2ch-sp of first V-st, Cut yarn and fasten off.
*3ch, miss 4 tr, V-st in next tr, SECTION 6 Turn work.
3ch, miss 4 tr, shell in 2ch-sp of Rows 68–80: Rejoin yarn B, as
next V-st; rep from * seven more for Section 5, working 12 rows in SECTION 14
15
V-stitch
times working 8tr shell on last yarn B and last row in yarn A. Rows 169–178: Rejoin yarn B,
rep, 1tr, turn – 9 shells, 8 V-sts. Cut yarn and fasten off. work as for Section 13.
Row 30: 2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in Turn work to other side and Cut yarn, fasten off.
17
shell
next V-st, *2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in continue after Row 67.
next V-st; rep from * seven more FINISHING 19
times, 2ch, 8tr, 1tr in last st, turn SECTION 7 Weave in all ends.
– 9 x (9tr), 8 V-sts Rows 81–93: As Section 3. Block and allow to END

Row 31: 2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in Turn work. dry naturally. 21
next V-st, *2ch, 9tr, 2ch, V-st in
next V-st; rep from * seven more SECTION 8
times, 2ch, 8tr, 1tr in last st, turn Rows 94–106: As Section 4. 23
– 9 x (9tr), 8 V-sts. Turn work.
Rows 32–40: Rep Row 31.
At end of Row 40, change to yarn SECTION 9 25
B on last pull through of last st. Rows 107–119: As Section 5.
Cut yarn A. Turn work.
27

With yarn B cont as folls: SECTION 10

Row 41: Rep Row 31. Rows 120–132: As Section 6.
Cut yarn and fasten off. Turn work.
Turn work to other side again and
42
continue after Row 29. SECTION 11
Rows 133–145: As Section 3.
SECTION 4 Turn work. 44
Rows 42–54: Rejoin yarn B, work
as for Section 3 working 12 rows SECTION 12
in yarn B and last row in yarn A. Rows 146–158: As Section 4.
46
Cut yarn and fasten off. Turn work.
Turn work to other side again and
continue after Row 41. SECTION 13
48

Rows 159–165: Rejoin yarn A,

SECTION 5
Row 55: Rejoin yarn A, 2ch, 1tr,
2ch, miss 3 tr, V-st in next tr,
3ch, miss 4 tr, shell in 2ch-sp of
V-st, 3ch, miss 4 tr, V-st in next
tr; rep from * seven more times,
2ch, miss 3tr, 1tr, turn – 9 V-sts,
8 shells.
Rows 56–67: Rep Rows 3–14,
working 12 rows in yarn A and
last row in yarn B.
rep first seven rows of Section 5. 50
Row 166: 2ch, 1tr, 2ch, V-st in
V-st, *2ch, 1tr, 2ch, miss 3 tr,
V-st in next tr, 2ch, miss 3 tr, 1tr, 52
2ch, V-st in next V-st; rep from *
seven more times, 2ch, 1tr, turn
– 18tr, 17 V-sts. 54
Row 167: 2ch, 1tr, shell in 2ch-sp
of first V-st, *1dc in next tr, shell
in 2ch-sp of next V-st; rep from *
across, ending with 1tr in last tr,

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MATERIALS
● Rowan Summerlite 4ply,
100% cotton,
50g/175m/191yds
Yarn A: Buttermilk 421 x 4 (4,
4, 5) balls
Yarn B: Touch of Gold 439
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Aqua 433 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Coral Blush 442 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Periwinkle 424 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Vintage Claret 443
x 1 ball
Yarn G: Langoustine 440
x 1 ball
Yarn H: High Tide 428 x 1 ball
Yarn I: Blushes 420 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Pinched Pink 426
x 1 ball
Yarn K: Green Bay 445 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm (4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm)
hook (see Pattern Notes)
● Two stitch markers
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply weight yarn
that works to the same tension
for this design.
TENSION
Work one motif to measure
approximately 10.5 (11) x
11.5 (12)cm/4 (4¼) x 4½ (4¾)in
using 4mm hook, or size required
to obtain tension.
Green Meadows
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie loves creating that
something a bit different,
inspired by her love of festivals
Waistcoat
and vintage fashion.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning Cluster (Beg Cl):
BY CASSIE WARD
2ch (counts as first tr), *yrh insert
hook in same sp, yrh and pull up
This lightweight waistcoat is a loop, yrh and draw through 2 lps;
fun piece that can be slipped on rep from * twice more, yrh and
draw through all 4 lps.
with a little pair of denim shorts Cluster (Cl): *yrh insert hook in
or your favourite summer dress! ch-sp, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh
and draw through 2 lps; rep from
*3 times more, yrh, draw through
all 5 lps.
PATTERN NOTES
Motifs can be joined using join-
ADD TO THE STASH as-you-go method on Rnd 6, or
Buy this summery yarn from sewn together.
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The different sizes for this pattern
are created using different
sized hooks. Please choose the
appropriate hook for your size:
3.5 (4, 4.5, 5)mm.
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MOTIF 1
START Make eight
With yarn B and 3.5mm
(4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm) hook, 4ch.
Rnd 1: (RS) (1tr, 1ch) seven times
in first of 4 ch, join with sl st in
beg 4ch – 8tr, 8 x 1ch-sps.
Fasten off yarn B.
Join yarn C in first ch-sp.
Rnd 2: (RS) Beg Cl (see Special
Stitches), [3ch, 1Cl (see Special
Stitches)] in each ch-sp around,
3ch, sl st in top of Beg Cl to form
ring, turn – 8Cl.
Fasten off yarn C.
Join yarn D in any 3ch-sp.
Rnd 3: (WS) 3ch (counts as 1tr
here and throughout), (2tr, 2ch,
3tr) in same 3ch-sp, 3tr in next
3ch-sp, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next
3ch-sp, 3tr in next 3ch-sp; rep
from * twice more, sl st to top of
3ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn D.
Join yarn E in any corner 2ch-sp.
Rnd 4: (RS) (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
same ch-sp, [3tr in sp between
next two 3tr groups] twice, *(3tr,
2ch, 3tr) in next corner 2ch-sp,
[3tr in sp between next two 3tr
groups] twice; rep from * twice
more, sl st to top of 3ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn E.
Join yarn F in any corner 2ch-sp.
Rnd 5: (WS) (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
same 2ch-sp, [3tr in sp between
next two 3tr groups] three times,
*(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next corner
2ch-sp, [3tr in sp between next
two 3tr groups] three times; rep
from * twice more sl st to top of
3ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn F.
Join in yarn A in any corner
2ch-sp.
Rnd 6: (RS) Work as a continual
joining row or as folls: (3ch, 2tr,
2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr in each
of next 15 tr, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in each of next
15 tr; rep from * twice more, sl st
to top of 3ch.
Fasten off.
MOTIF 2
Make eight
With yarn G and 3.5mm (4mm,
4.5mm, 5mm) hook, 3ch, sl st to
first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here
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and throughout) (2tr, 2ch) in ring,
(3tr, 2ch) three times in ring, sl-st
to top of 3 ch, turn.
Fasten off yarn G.
Join yarn H to any corner 2ch-sp.
Rnd 2: (WS) (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr)
in same 2ch-sp, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr)
in next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice
more, turn.
Fasten off yarn H.
Join in yarn I to any corner
2ch-sp.
Rnd 3: (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same
2ch-sp, 3tr in sp between next
two 3tr groups, *(3tr, 2ch, 3tr)
in next 2ch-sp, 3tr in sp between
next two 3tr groups; rep from *
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH TO UNDERARM
(NOT INCLUDING FRINGE)
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84 (88, 92, 96)cm
9 (9½, 10, 10¼)in
23 (24, 25, 26)cm
33 (34¾, 36¼, 37¾)in
facing, evenly distribute 169dc Row 8: 1ch, 1dc in top of first tr,
along edge, turn. 1dc in each ch-sp and tr to end
Row 1: (WS) 4ch (counts as 1tr, working last dc in last tr, turn.
1ch) [miss 1dc, 1tr in next dc, Rows 9 & 10: As Rows 1 & 2.
1ch] to end working 1tr in last st, Row 11: As Row 7 – 14 ch-sps
turn – 84 ch-sps. Row 12: As Row 2.
Row 2: (RS) 1ch, 1dc in first tr, Rows 13 & 14: As Rows 1 & 2.
1dc in each tr and ch-sp to end Row 15: As Row 7 – 13 ch-sps.
twice more, sl st to top of 3ch. working last dc in top of 3ch of Row 16: As Row 2.
Rnd 4: As Rnd 4 of Motif 1 using previous row. Row 17: As Row 7 – 12 ch-sps.
yarn J. Fasten off. Row 18: As Row 2.
Rnd 5: As Rnd 5 of Motif 1 using Rows 19–22: As Rows 1 & 2.
yarn K. LEFT FRONT Fasten off.
Rnd 6: As Rnd 6 of Motif 1 using With RS facing, count 16ch-sps in
yarn A. from end of row, pm in next dc, RIGHT FRONT
cont working on these sts only. With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to
JOINING Row 1: (WS) 4ch (counts as 1tr, Right Front edge.
Join squares in two rows of eight 1ch here and throughout) [miss Work as for Left Front working
squares, alternating Motif 1 then 1 dc, 1tr, 1ch] to SM working 1tr across first 16 ch-sps and
Motif 2. in last st, turn. reversing shaping.
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in top of first tr,
BOTTOM EDGING 1dc in each ch-sp and tr to end BACK
Working along long side of working last dc in top of 3ch, turn. With RS facing count 10 ch-sps
bottom row of motifs, work Rows 3–6: As Rows 1 & 2. from left front underarm edge,
as folls: Row 7: 4ch, miss first 4 dc, 1tr pm1, count 10ch-sps from right
With yarn A, 3.5mm (4mm, in next dc, [miss 1 dc, 1ch, 1tr] to front underarm edge, pm2 in
4.5mm, 5mm) hook and RS m, turn – 15 ch-sps next st.
Join yarn A to pm1, working
between markers cont as folls:
S M L XL Row 1: (RS) 4ch, (counts as 1tr,
84 88 92 96 cm 1ch), miss 1dc, [1tr, 1ch, miss 1dc]
to pm2, turn – 32ch-sps
33 34¾ 36¼ 37¾ in Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each tr and
23 24 25 26 cm ch-sp to end ending with 1dc in
top of 3ch.
9 9½ 10 10¼ in
Rows 3–22: As Rows 1 & 2.
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LEMON SHOPPER
ISSUE 103 page 54

NET BAG stitch marker), 20htr, 40ch, sl st

FRONT EDGING
Join at shoulders.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to
bottom right edge corner.
Work two rows of dc up right
front edge, around neck down
left front edge. Fasten off.
SLEEVE EDGING
Work as for Front Edging.
FINISHING
Sew in ends.
Cut six 80cm/31½in lengths of
Rnd 49: 2ch (does not count into the marked 21st st, sl st in
as 1htr), 31 htr, 40ch, sl st into each of previous 2 sts, 1htr in
chain stitch (ch) 11th htr from the start of the each of the 40ch, sl st into same
slip stitch (sl st) round, sl st in 10th and 9th htr place as htr at base of 40ch,
double crochet (dc) from the start of the round, 1htr 1htr in all rem st, sl st into top of
into each of the next 40ch, sl st t-ch – 81 sts plus two handles.
treble crochet (tr) into same place as the 31st htr
from the start of the round, LEMON CORNER
Cluster
carry on working the round, Rnds 4–10 are worked in tr
Beg. Cluster 21htr (mark 21st stitch with a stitches, not htr.
yarn A, fold in half and thread
through ch-sp to make
tassel, rep in each END
ch-sp along.

stitch (ch)
tch (sl st)
e crochet (dc)

crochet (tr)

r FRUITY AMI
ISSUE 103 page 62

Cluster STRAWBERRY BODY dc2tog] five times, 3dc

Rnd 23: 3dc, dc2tog, [6dc, – 42dc.

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Pear Drop
Necklace
BY EMMA FRIEDLANDER-COLLINS
This super summery crochet
and tassel necklace is
inspired by festival vibes,
boho chic – and pear drops!
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy these yarns from
www.lovecrochet.com
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MATERIALS
● Paintbox Simply Cotton DK,
100% cotton, 50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Bright Peach 412
x 1 ball
Yarn B: Bubblegum Pink 451
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Evergreen 431 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Daffodil Yellow 422
x 1 ball
Yarn E: Dusty Rose 442
x 1 ball
Yarn F: Blush Pink 454 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Pistachio Green 425
x 1 ball
● Twilley’s Goldfingering,
80% viscose, 20% polyester,
25g/100m/109yds
Yarn H: Gold 002 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Chain with loops big enough
to thread yarn through
● Needle and thread
● Small amount of stuffing
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight yarn
to achieve the same effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this design.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Emma is an established Grand
Lady of the UK crochet scene and
can be found all over the internet
and social media as Steel&Stitch.
PATTERN NOTES
The crochet “beads” are worked
continuously in the round to create
a smooth finish.
The pattern starts with an
adjustable ring, or work 3ch, sl st
to first ch then work 6dc in ring
if preferred.
ROUND BEAD
START Make four in any
combination of colours
With 4mm hook, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
– 12dc.
Rnds 3–5: Dc around.
Lightly stuff.
Rnd 6: Dc2tog around – 6dc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
PEAR DROP BEAD
Make four in any combination
of colours
With 4mm hook, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6dc.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
– 12dc.
Rnds 3–5: Dc around.
Lightly stuff.
Rnd 6: [Dc2tog, 4dc] twice – 10dc.
Rnd 7: [Dc2tog, 3dc] twice – 8dc.
Lightly stuff.
Rnd 8: [Dc2tog, 2dc] twice – 6dc.
Rnd 9: [Dc2tog, 1dc] twice – 4dc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TASSELS
Make five
Cut a piece of card approximately
20cm/8in long by 6cm/2¼in wide
and fold it in half.
Wrap yarn around lengthways (for
these tassels wrap it around 12
times to get the right thickness).
Using a yarn needle, at folded end
of card, draw a yarn needle behind
yarn and tie in a knot.
Using a pair of scissors, at open
end, cut yarn.
Bind a small section at top of
tassel and knot to secure.
FINISHING
Using yarn H and a needle, thread
up through middle of tassel then
centre of bead, then link of chain
leaving a gap of approximately
1.5cm/½in between each.
Bring needle back through
bead, through tassel
and then secure. END
Repeat for each strand.
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MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Nature 60 x 5 balls
Yarn B: Mustard 70 x 1 ball
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran,
100% cotton, 50g/85m/93yds
Yarn C: Marine Blue 634
x 1 ball
Yarn D: Midnight Blue 638
x 1 ball
Yarn E: Lipstick Pink 652
x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Stitch marker
● Yarn needle
● Two large wooden beads

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

TENSION
Work 18dc and 21 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag is 61 x 32cm/
24 x 12½in including handle.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Victoria has been crocheting for
almost ten years, and can usually
be found curled on the sofa,
hook in hand with a huge mug
of tea by her side.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Extended treble (etr): Work as a
normal treble, inserting hook into
stitch two rows below and pulling
up to height of current row.

Make bobble (MB): (Yrh, insert

hook, yrh and pull through, yrh,
pull through 2 lps) five times in
same st, yrh, pull through rem 6 lps.

Aztec Drawstring Bag PATTERN NOTES

Do not join rounds, work in
continuous spirals using a marker
BY VICTORIA HAYNES to denote start of each round.
Move marker up at the end of
Perfect for summer, this brightly coloured bag each round.

will fit in all your daily essentials. BAG

START With 4mm hook and
yarn A, 2ch.
ADD TO THE STASH Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from
Buy these pure cotton yarns from hook, pm in sixth dc – 6dc.
www.lovecrochet.com
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
–12dc.

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 7 Yarn A 7

6 6
Yarn B
5 5

4 4 Yarn C
3 Yarn D 3

2 2
1
1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3Chart 1

7 10 Yarn A 77 Yarn A
6
6 9 6 Yarn B
Yarn B 5
5 8 5 Yarn C
4
4 Yarn C 7 4 3 Yarn D
3 6 Yarn D 2 3
1
2 5 2
1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
4
1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 10 9 Chart
8 72 6 5 4 3 2 1
10
Chart 2 2 9
10Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six 8
1
times – 18dc. 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7

8
Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six 6
times – 24dc. Chart 3
5
7 7
Rnd 5: [2dc in next st, 3dc] six 4 Rnd 82: 30dc, 5dc in 5ch-sp,
6times – 30dc. 6 55dc, 5dc in next 5ch-sp, 25dc.
3
Rnd 6: 3dc, [2dc in next st, 4dc] 5 5 2
Fasten off.
4five times, 2dc in next st, 1dc 4 1
– 36dc. HANDLE
3 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Rnd 7: 2dc, [2dc in next st, 5dc] Using 4mm hook and yarn A,
2
five times, 2dc in next st, 2dc 2 Chart 3 121ch.
7
– 42dc. 1 Foundation Row: Starting in
1 6
Rnd
10 8: 9 [6dc,
8 2dc
7 6in next
5 st]
4 six3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 second ch from hook, work 1dc
5
times – 48dc. in each ch to end, turn –120dc.
Chart 3
Rnd 9: 2dc, [2dc in next st, 7dc] 4
Row 1: Dc to end, changing to
7 3
five times, 2dc in next st, 5dc yarn B on last dc, turn.
6– 54dc. 2 Row 2: Dc to end, changing to
Rnd 10: 5dc, [2dc in next st, 8dc] 5 yarn A on last dc, turn.
1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
4five times, 2dc in next st, 3dc Fasten off yarn B.
– 60dc. Row 3: Dc to end in yarn A.
3
Rnd 11: 3dc, [2dc in next st, 9dc] Fasten off.
2five times, 2dc in next st, 6dc,
– 66dc. 1 CORD
Rnd
10 12:9 1dc,
8 [2dc
7 6in next
5 4st, 3 2 1 Using 4mm hook and yarn A,
10dc] five times, 2dc in next st, 175ch.
9dc – 72dc. Foundation Row: Sl st in each
Rnd 13: 4dc, [2dc in next st, ch to end, turn and work 1sl st in
11dc] five times, 2dc in next st, bottom of each ch.
7dc – 78dc. Fasten off.
Rnd 14: 7dc, [2dc in next st,
12dc] five times, 2dc in next st, TASSELS
5dc – 84dc. st around on Rnd 1, then cont Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn E. Cut three 12cm/4¾in lengths in
Rnd 15: 3dc, [2dc in next st, working chart for next six rnds. Rnd 64: 2dc, [MB (see Special yarn A and fold in half.
13dc] five times, 2dc in next st, Fasten off yarn D. Stitches) in next st, 4dc] to end. Insert hook in space between
10dc – 90dc. Rnd 65: Dc around. first two sts of Rnd 61, and then
Rnd 16: 1dc, [2dc in next st, Rnd 34: Dc around in yarn A. Fasten off yarn E. out through corresponding
14dc] five times, 2dc in next st, Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn E. space in row above. Yrh and pull
13dc – 96dc. Rnd 35: 3dc, [1etr (see Special Rnd 66: Dc around in yarn A. through, thread ends through
Rnd 17: 9dc, [2dc in next st, Stitches) two rows below, 4dc] Rnds 67–73: Join in yarn D and loop and pull tight. Rep to end of
15dc] five times, 2dc in next st, to end. begin working from Chart 3, on rnd, leaving a 2 st space between
6dc – 102dc. Rnd 36: Dc around. Rnd 1 work [7dc in yarn D, 3dc in each tassel. Trim ends.
Rnd 18: 5dc, [2dc in next st, Fasten off yarn E, join in yarn A. yarn A] to end.
16dc] five times, 2dc in next st, Rnds 37 & 38: Dc around. Cont working from chart for next FINISHING
11dc – 108dc. Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn C. six rnds. Using a yarn needle, weave
Rnd 19: [2dc in next st, 17dc] six Rnds 39–48: Begin working Fasten off yarn D. in ends.
times – 114dc. from Chart 2, work 1dc in each Rnds 74–77: Dc around in yarn A. Thread ends of strap through
Rnd 20: 4dc, [2dc in next st, st around on Rnd 1, then cont Rnd 78: [7dc, 3ch, miss 3 sts] 5ch-sps in Rnd 81, fold up and
18dc] five times, 2dc in next st, working chart for next nine rnds to end. oversew in place.
14dc – 120dc. joining in yarns where indicated. Rnd 79: [7dc, 3dc in 3ch-sp] Feed cord through spaces in
Rnds 21–26: Dc around. Fasten off yarns B and C. to end. Rnd 78.
Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn D. Rnd 80: Dc around. Thread beads onto ends
Rnds 27–33: Begin working Rnds 49–63: Dc around in Rnd 81: 30dc, 5ch, miss 5 sts, and pull tight to END
from Chart 1, work 1dc in each yarn A. 55dc, 5ch, miss 5 sts, 25dc. close drawstring.

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MATERIALS
● Rowan Summerlite 4ply,
100% cotton 50g/175m/191yds
Yarn A: Buttermilk 421
x 4 (4, 4, 5) balls
Yarn B: Green Bay 445 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Touch of Gold 439
x 1 ball
Yarn D: Aqua 433 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Coral Blush 442 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Periwinkle 424 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Pinched Pink 426
x 1 ball
Yarn H: Blushes 420 x 1 ball
Yarn I: High Tide 428 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Langoustine 440
x 1 ball
● Age 4: 2mm, 2.5mm,
3mm hooks
Age 5: 2.5mm, 3mm,
3.5mm hooks
Age 6: 3mm, 3.5mm,
4mm hooks
Age 7: 3.5mm, 4mm,
4.5mm hooks
All sizes: 1.5mm & 2mm hooks
● Button

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply weight yarn
that works to the same tension
for this project.

TENSION
Work one motif to measure 6 (6.5,
7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) x 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8,
8.5)cm/2¼ (2½, 2¾, 3, 3¼, 3½) x
2¼ (2½, 2¾, 3, 3¼, 3½)in using
2mm (2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm,
4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm) hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
Work 15dc and 9 rows to
measure 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) x 6 (6.5,
7, 7.5)cm/2¼ (2½, 2¾, 3) x 2¼
(2½, 2¾, 3)in using 2mm (2.5mm,
3mm, 3.5mm) hook, or size
required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie loves creating something

Wilderness Dress
that little bit different, inspired
by her love of festivals and
vintage fashion.

BY CASSIE WARD PATTERN NOTES

Motifs can be joined using the
This cute boho style dress is perfect join-as-you-go method on Rnd 5,
or sewn together working in back
for any little girl’s summer soiree. loops only.

Make eight motifs using each size

ADD TO THE STASH hook. Work four of each eight in
Buy this colourful yarn from Colourway One, and the other
www.blacksheepwools.com
four in Colourway Two as folls:

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 42 (46, 50, 54)cm
16½ (18, 19¾, 21¼)in

41 (43.5, 46, 48.5)cm

16½ (17, 18, 19)in

Colourway One Rnd 3: Join in next colour yarn
Rnd 1: Yarn C. with sl st in gap between last tr
Rnd 2: Yarn D. of Rnd 2 and starting 3ch, 3ch,
Rnd 3: Yarn E. 2tr in same sp, miss 2 sts, [3tr in
Rnd 4: Yarn F. gap between next 2 sts, miss next
Rnd 5: Yarn B. gap] to end, sl st to top of 3ch
with sl st – 36tr.
Colourway Two Change yarn.
Rnd 1: Yarn G. Rnd 4: Sl st between any 3tr
Rnd 2: Yarn H. group, 3ch, (2tr, 2ch 3tr) in same
Rnd 3: Yarn I. sp (first corner), *[3tr in gap
Rnd 4: Yarn J. between next two 3tr groups]
Rnd 5: Yarn B. twice**, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in gap
between next 3tr group; rep from
BACK/FRONT * ending last rep at **.
START
Make two Rnd 5: Cont with yarn B
throughout, this row can be
SQUARE MOTIF worked using a continual joining
Make a total of 24, working eight method to join squares as
using each size hook for your diagram or cont as folls: sl st to
given size. corner sp, 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
Work four in Colourway One, corner ch-sp, *[3tr between next
four in Colourway Two. 3tr group] three times **, (3tr,
4ch, sl st to first ch to form ring. 2ch, 3tr) between next 3tr group;
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here rep from * ending last rep at **
and throughout), 11tr in ring, sl st join with sl st to 3ch.
to top of 3ch – 12tr.
Change yarn. JOIN SQUARES IN ROWS
Rnd 2: 3ch, 1tr in same sp, [2tr Join four smallest squares in a row.
in each tr] to end, sl st to top of Join four medium squares in
3ch – 24tr. a row.
Join four large squares in a row.
BOTTOM EDGING
Using 3mm (3.5mm, 4mm,
4.5mm) hook, join yarn I in left
corner along long edge of largest
squares.
Row 1: 3ch, 1tr in same sp, 3tr in
next 4 sps, [3tr between 2 motifs,
3tr in next 4 sps] to end, finish
with 2tr in last corner sp.
Row 2: Join yarn G in top of
last tr, 3ch, 3tr in each sp to end
ending with 1tr in top of 3ch.
Row 3: Join yarn C in top of last
tr of Row 2, 3ch, 1tr in same sp,
3tr in each sp along, ending with
2tr in top of 3ch.
With 3.5mm (4mm, 4.5mm,
5mm) hook and yarn J, work
one row in dc around bottom
of dress.
JOIN ROWS
Join squares small to medium,
medium to large along long edge
to form a size graded square.
BODICE
With 2mm (2.5mm, 3mm,
3.5mm) hook and yarn A, evenly
distribute 60dc along top edge of
small squares.
Row 1: 1ch dc to end, turn – 60dc.
Rows 2–40: As Row 1.
SHAPE ARMHOLE
Row 41: Sl st in first dc, dc2tog,
54dc, dc2tog, turn – 56 sts.
Row 42: Dc2tog, 52dc, dc2tog,
turn – 54 sts.
Row 43: Dc2tog, 50dc, dc2tog,
turn – 52 sts.
Row 44: 1ch, dc to end.
Work both pieces to this point
then finish Front and Back
separately as folls:
FRONT PIECE ONLY
Rows 45–66: As Row 44.
LEFT FRONT NECK
Row 1: 1ch, 20dc, dc2tog, turn
– 21dc.
Cont on these sts only as folls:
Row 2: Dc2tog, 19dc turn
– 20dc.
Row 3: 1ch, 18dc, dc2tog, turn
– 19dc.
Row 4: Dc2tog, 17dc, turn – 18dc.
Row 5: 1ch, 16dc, dc2tog, turn
– 17dc.

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Row 6: Dc2tog, 15dc, turn Row 7: Dc2tog, 14dc, turn – 15dc. RIGHT BACK NECK NECKLINE CIRCLES
– 16dc. Row 8: 1ch, 13dc, dc2tog, turn Row 1: 1ch, 26dc, turn. Make seven in any colour
Row 7: 1ch, 14dc, dc2tog, turn – 14dc. Cont on these 26dc only Using 1.5mm (2mm) hook.
– 15dc. Row 9: Dc2tog, 12dc, turn as folls: Work as for main motif to end of
Row 8: Dc2tog, 13dc, turn – 13 dc. Rows 2–16: As Row 1. Rnd 1.
– 14dc. Rows 10–12: 1ch, dc to end, Row 17: 4sl sts, 22dc, turn.
Row 9: 1ch, 12dc, dc2tog, turn turn. Row 18: 1ch, 18dc, 4sl sts. FINISHING
– 13dc. Row 13: 1ch, 8dc, sl st in next Fasten off. Join at shoulders.
Rows 10–12: 1ch, dc to end, turn. 4 dc – 8dc. Join side seams.
Row 13: Sl st in next 4 dc, 8dc, Fasten off. LEFT BACK NECK With 2mm (2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm)
turn – 8dc. Rejoin yarn A in 27th st hook, work one row in dc around
Row 14: 1ch, 4dc, 4sl sts. Row 14: Rejoin yarn A in top of from edge. each armhole.
Fasten off. first sl st of previous row, 4 sl st, Rows 1–16: 1ch, 26dc, turn. Using same hook work one row in
4dc. Row 17: 1ch, 22dc, 4sl sts. dc around neck working 5ch-loop
RIGHT FRONT NECK Fasten off. Fasten off. in top left hand corner for button.
With RS facing, count 22 sts Sew on Neckline Circles.
in from right armhole edge, BACK PIECE ONLY Row 18: Rejoin yarn A in top of Sew button on to
join yarn A in this st, and cont Rows 45–62: 1ch, dc to first dc, 4sl sts, 18dc. right side. END
as folls: end, turn. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Row 1: 3ch, miss next st, 20dc,
turn – 21dc.
Row 2: 1ch, 19dc, dc2tog, turn 4yrs 5yrs 6yrs 7yrs
– 20dc. ACTUAL CHEST 42 46 50 54 cm
Row 3: Dc2tog, 18dc, turn
16½ 18 19¾ 21¼ in
– 19dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 17dc, dc2tog, turn SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 19 21 23 25 cm
– 18dc. 7½ 8¼ 9 10 in
Row 5: Dc2tog, 16dc, turn – 17dc. LENGTH 41 43.5 46 48.5 cm
Row 6: 1ch, 15dc, dc2tog, turn
16½ 17 18 19 in
– 16dc.

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MATERIALS
● Phildar Phil Coton 3,
100% cotton,
50g/121m/132yds
Yarn A: Seigle x 1 ball
Yarn B: Poudre, Girafe,
Petunia, Soleil, Jade,
Lavandre, Anisade,
Azur, Corail, Cerise
x 1 ball each
Yarn C: Naval x 9 balls
● 3mm hook
● Yarn needle

TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial
for this design.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket is
70 x 97cm/27½ x 38¼in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annemarie is a Dutch blogger and
crochet designer. Find her online
at www.annemarieshaakblog.
blogspot.co.uk and turn to
page 98 to read our interview
with Annemarie.

PATTERN SQUARES
START Make ten
With yarn A and 3mm
hook, 6ch, sl st to first chain to
make ring.
Rnd 1: 8dc in ring, sl st to first dc.
Change to yarn B. Use a different
yarn B for each square.
Rnd 2: *11ch, sl st in next dc; rep
from * to end, sl st in first 6 ch of

Blue Violets Blanket

BY ANNEMARIE BENTHEM
This cheery blanket combines bright and colourful
flowers with a classic blue background for a
soothing design that will look great in any room.
first loop – 8 11ch-sps.
Change to yarn C.
Rnd 3: 3ch (counts as 1htr, 1ch),
1htr in same ch-sp, *1ch, (1tr,
1ch, 1tr, 3ch (this is a corner of
the square), 1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch) in
next 11ch-sp**, (1htr, 1ch, 1htr)
in next 11ch-sp; rep from * twice
more, then rep from * again,
finishing at **, sl st to htr at start
of rnd.
Rnd 4: 3ch (counts as 1tr), work
1tr in every tr, htr and 1ch-sp
around, working (1tr, 3ch, 1tr)
into each corner, sl st to tr at
start of rnd.
Fasten off.

Crochet
in the City Sew the sides of the squares
Colorful patterns

together using yarn C so you have

that burst into bloom!

Annemarie Benthem

This pretty design is taken

one long row of ten squares. As
from Crochet In The City by
Annemarie Benthem
you sew, place two squares with
(Livres de Louise, £13.59). the wrong sides facing outside on
Livres de Louise

Turn to page 12 for our review. top of each other. Pull the yarn
through all four loops of the two

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 stitches that are placed on top of
one another.
Fasten off.
MAIN BLANKET
Attach yarn C in one of the
corners of the outer square of
the row. Do the following on
the long side only of the row
of squares. Every square has
15 stitches on one side.
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), tr into
next 14 sts of the square, tr into
the 15 sts of the next square, and
the following eight squares, turn
– 150tr.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), *(1ch,
miss 1 st, 1tr) seven times, 1ch,
1tr in next st; rep from * to end
of row, turn.
Row 3: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch),
miss 1ch-sp, 1tr in next st, *1ch,
miss 1ch-sp, 1tr in next tr; rep
from * to end of row, turn.
Row 4: 4ch (counts as 1dc, 1ch),
miss 1ch-sp, *1tr in nest st, 1tr
in 1ch-sp, 1tr in next st, 1ch; rep
from * until there is 1tr left in
row below, 1tr, turn.
Row 5: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in
next 1ch-sp, 1tr in next st, *1ch,
miss 1 st, 1tr in next st, 1tr in
next 1ch-sp, 1tr in next st; rep
from * until end of row, turn.
Rows 6 & 7: Rep Rows 4 & 5.
Rows 8–11: Rep Row 3.
Rows 12–31: Rep Rows 4 & 5.
Next Row: 2ch (counts as 1htr),
1htr in every tr and 1ch-sp across,
2ch, turn blanket 90 degrees so
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you’re working along the side of
the blanket, work 2htr into the
side of each tr along side until you
reach the row of squares, 1htr in
corner of square, 1htr in each of
13 sts of the square, 1htr in corner
of square, 2ch (this is the corner),
turn blanket 90 degrees so you’re
working along the top of the row
of squares, 1htr in corner of first
square, 13htr along first square,
1htr in next corner of square, 1htr
in seam between squares, 1htr in
corner of second square, continue
in this way until you reach the
outer corner, 1htr in corner, 2ch
(this is the corner), turn blanket 90
degrees so you’re working along
the next side of the blanket, 1htr in
corner of square, 13htr along side
of square, 1htr in corner of square,
work 2htr into the side of each tr
along rest of blanket, 2ch, sl st into
first htr, turn, sl st into 2ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: ***Sl st in 2ch-sp,
*9ch, miss 6 sts, sl st in next st;
rep from * until end of side, sl st
in 2ch-sp at corner, turn blanket
90 degrees to continue to work
around edge, sl st in 2ch-sp,
**11ch, miss 8 sts, sl st in next st;
rep from ** until end of side, sl st
in 2ch-sp at corner; rep from ***.
Next Row: *Work (1dc, 1htr, 1tr,
3dtr, 1tr, 1htr, 1sl st) into every
9ch-sp, work (1dc, 1htr, 1tr,
3dtr, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc) into every
11ch-sp; rep from *,
sl st into first dc. END
Fasten off.
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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

MATERIALS
● Sirdar Cotton DK, 100%
cotton,
100g/212m/232yds
Yarn A: Pomegranate 530
x 7 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn B: Sapling 529 x 2 (2, 2,
2, 2, 2) balls
Yarn C: Seashell 533 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Citrus 531 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Kimono also shown worked
entirely in shade Lotus 532
(overleaf). Design is also suitable
for Sirdar Cotton Prints DK,
Amalfi DK, Beachcomber DK,
Country Style DK, Click DK,
Wash ‘n’ Wear Double Crepe
DK, Crofter DK, Soukie DK and
Harrap Tweed DK.

TENSION
Work Rnds 1–11 of square to
measure 26 x 26cm/10¼ x 10¼in
using 4mm hook, or size required
to obtain tension.
Work 21 sts and 12 rows in fan
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
Work 18 sts and 24 rows in dc
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Trtr2tog: *Yoh three times,
insert hook in next st, yoh and
draw yarn through, (yoh and
draw through 2 loops on hook)
three times; rep from * once
more, yoh, draw yarn through
3 loops on hook.
Trtr2cl: *Yoh three times, insert
hook in next st, yoh and draw
yarn through, (yoh and draw
through 2 loops on hook) three
times; working into same st rep
from * once more, yoh, draw
yarn through 3 loops on hook.
Trtr3cl: *Yoh three times, insert
hook in next st, yoh and draw

Kimono Jacket
yarn through, (yoh and draw
through 2 loops on hook) three
times; working into same st rep
from * twice more, yoh, draw
BY SIRDAR DESIGN TEAM yarn through 4 loops on hook.

SQUARE
This colourful kimono is the perfect beach cover-up! START Make four
Using 4mm hook and
yarn A, make 10ch, sl st into
first ch to form ring.

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 cm
Square motif from 1stSQUARE MOTIF FROM 1ST TO 12TH RND

in
Rnd 1: 1ch, 24dc into ring, sl st to 12th rnd
to first dc – 24dc.

1
Rnd 2: 1ch, 1dc into same
place as 1ch, *4ch, trtr2tog

2
(see Special Stitches), into top

1
of trtr2tog just made work 7ch,

3
1quadtr, 7ch, 1dc, 8ch, 1quintr,
8ch, 1dc, 7ch, 1quadtr, 7ch, 1dc

4
(set of three leaves made), 4ch,
1dc into next dc in Rnd 1, 7ch,

5
2
miss next 2dc, 1dc into next dc; S
rep from * three times more,

6
omitting dc at end of last rep,
sl st into first dc. Fasten off.

7
Rnd 3: Rejoin yarn to top of 8ch

3
8
before quintr in second leaf of
next set, 1ch, 1dc into same place

9
as 1ch, * 2ch, miss next quintr,
1dc into top of next 8ch, 5ch,

10
1dc into top of 7ch before quadtr

4
in third leaf of same set, miss

cm
in
Square motif from 1st to 12th rnd

11
next quadtr, 1dc into top of next

1
7ch, 3ch, 1dtr into next 7ch‑sp,

12
3ch, 1dc into top of next 7ch of

2
first leaf of next set, miss next

5
13
quadtr, 1dc into top of next 7ch,

3
5ch, 1dc into top of next 8ch

14
4
before quintr; rep from * three
times more, sl st into first dc.

15
2
Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc into same place

6
as 1ch, * 3dc into next 2ch-sp,

16
1dc into next dc, 1dc into each
of next 5ch, 1dc into each of

7
next 2dc, 3dc into next 3ch-sp,

17
3
1dc into next dtr, 3dc into next
Key

8
3ch‑sp, 1dc into each of next

7
18
2dc, 1dc into each of next 5ch,
ch

9
** 1dc into next dc; rep from * Section of Fan Pattern

19
Key

10
twice more, then from * to ** miss next 1ch-sp, 1tr into next tr, SECTION OF FAN PATTERN
Key

4
once, sl st to first dc. 1tr into next
Section of Fan Pattern 1ch-sp, 1ch, ** 3tr ch
dc

20
quadtr ttr2tog cl

11
Rnd 5: Sl st into each of next into corner st; rep from * twice
ch break off yyarn arn
ttr2tog cl

8
2dc to corner, 3ch (counts as 1tr, more then from * to ** once, dc

12

21
1ch), 1tr into same place as 3ch, ending 1tr into corner st, sl st dc join yyarn
arn
tr
5
* (1ch, miss next dc, 1tr into next into first tr. tr quintr ttr2tog 13

22
dc) 13 times, ** (1ch, 1tr) twice Rnd 8: 3ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), tr ttr2tog ss
14

all into same place as last tr; rep 1tr into same place as 3ch, *
23
9
from * twice more then from * 1tr into next tr, (1ch, miss next
dtr q ttr3tog cl
15

to ** once, 1ch, sl st into top of 1ch-sp, 1tr into each of next 2tr) dtr ttr3tog cl
6

dtr
24

first tr. 13 times to next corner, 1ch, **

16

Rnd 6: 3ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into same place as
25

1tr into same place as 3ch, *(1ch, last tr; rep from * twice more
10
17

QUERIES. Please contact:- Knitting Helpline. Sirdar Spinning Ltd. Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield. WF2 9ND. West Yorkshire, England.
1tr into next 1ch-sp) 15 times, then Queries:-
For General from * Tel:to **371501.
01924 once, Fax:sl01924
st into
290506.
26

For Knitting Helpline Enquiries:- Tel: 01924 231686. (Voice mail service replies within 7 working days) www.sirdar.co.uk • email: Knitting-helpline@sirdar.co.uk
1ch, **, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) first tr.
7
18

WARNING. Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright. It is sold on the condition that it is only used for non-commercial purposes.
all into next corner st; rep from Rnd
All other 9:reserved
rights 1ch, 2dc into
by Sirdar same
Spinning Ltd. place
SIRDAR SPINNING LTD CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULT OF USING ANY OTHER YARN.
* twice more then from * to ** asto1ch,
printing1dc into the
eachcolour1ch-sp and
19

Owing restrictions reproduction is matched as closely as possible to the yarn. Printed in Great Britain.
SPAS7739 QUERIES. Please contact:- Knitting Helpline. Sirdar Spinning Ltd. Flanshaw Lane, Wakef
Key
once, 1tr into corner st, 1ch, sl st each tr all round, except 3dc into Key
Section of Fan Pattern Forch General Queries:- Tel: 01924 371501. Fax: 01924 290506.
20

to first tr. tr at each of next three corners

For Knitting Helpline ch Enquiries:-ttr2tog
quadtr cl
Tel:ttr2tog
01924 cl231686. break(Voice offmail
yarn
yarnservice replies within 7
8

Rnd 7: 2ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr and ending 1dc into first corner,
WARNING.
dc Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright. It is sold on the
21

dc
All other rights reserved by Sirdar Spinning Ltd. join yarn yarn
into same place as 2ch, * 1ch, sl st into first dc – 184dc.
(1tr into next 1ch-sp, 1tr into next Rnd 10: 4ch, trtr2cl (see Special tr ttr2tog
SIRDAR SPINNING quintr LTD CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULT OF U
22

tr, 1ch, miss next 1ch-sp, 1tr into Stitches) into st on which 4ch tr ttr2tog ss is matched as closely as possible
Owing to printing restrictions the colour reproduction
next tr, 1tr into next 1ch-sp, 1ch, stands, (4ch, trtr2cl counts as SPAS7739
23
9

miss next tr) five times, 1tr into trtr3cl), 2ch, trtr3cl(see Special dtr q ttr3tog cl
next 1ch-sp, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, Stitches) into same place as last dtr ttr3tog cl
24
25

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QUERIES. Please contact:- Knitting Helpline. Sirdar Spinning Ltd. Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield. WF2 9ND. West Yorkshire, England.
For General Queries:- Tel: 01924 371501. Fax: 01924 290506.
26

For Knitting Helpline Enquiries:- Tel: 01924 231686. (Voice mail service replies within 7 working days) www.sirdar.co.uk • email: Knitting-helpline@sirdar.co.uk
WARNING. Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright. It is sold on the condition that it is only used for non-commercial purposes.
All other rights reserved by Sirdar Spinning Ltd.
SIRDAR SPINNING LTD CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULT OF USING ANY OTHER YARN.
Owing to printing restrictions the colour reproduction is matched as closely as possible to the yarn. Printed in Great Britain.
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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
cl, * 5ch, miss next 4 sts, trtr3cl
into next st, (5ch, miss 5dc, trtr3cl
into next dc) six times, 5ch, miss
next 4dc, ** (trtr3cl, 2ch, trtr3cl)
all into next corner st; rep from
* twice more then from * to **
once, sl st into top of first cl.
Rnd 11: 1ch, 1dc into same place
as 1ch, 3dc into next 2ch corner
sp, * (1dc into top of next cl, 5dc
into next 5ch-sp) eight times, **
1dc into next cl, 3dc into next
2ch corner sp; rep from * twice
more then from * to ** once,
sl st into first dc – 208dc.
Change to yarn B.
Rnd 12: 2ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr
into dc on which 2ch stands, 3ch,
miss next 3dc, * (3tr into next dc,
3ch, miss next 5dc) eight times,
** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss
next 3dc; rep from * twice then
from * to ** once, sl st to first tr.
Rnd 13: 1ch, 1dc into tr on
which 1ch stands, 1dc into each
of next 2tr, 3dc into next 3ch-sp,
* 1dc into each of next 3tr, 3dc
into next 3ch-sp; rep from * to
end, sl st into first dc – 216dc.
Rnd 14: Sl st to fourth dc,
change to yarn A, 2ch, 2tr into
dc on which 2ch stands, 3ch,
miss next dc, *3tr into next dc,
3ch, miss next 4dc, (3tr into next
dc, 3ch, miss next 5dc) seven
times, ** 3tr into next dc, 3ch,
miss next 4dc, 3tr into next dc,
3ch, miss next dc; rep from * to
* twice more then from * to **
once, 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss
last dc and sl st at beg of rnd, sl
st into first tr.
Rnd 15: As Rnd 13 – 240dc.
Rnd 16: Sl st to fourth dc,
change to yarn C, 2ch, 2tr into dc
on which 2ch stands, 3ch, miss
next dc, *3tr into next dc, 3ch,
miss next 4dc, (3tr into next dc,
3ch, miss next 5dc) eight times,
** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss next
4dc, 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss
next dc; rep from * twice more
then from * to ** once, 3tr into
next dc, 3ch, miss last dc and sl st
at beg of rnd, sl st into first tr.
Rnd 17: As Rnd 13 – 264dc.
Rnd 18: Sl st to fourth dc,
change to yarn A, 2ch, 2tr into
dc on which 2ch stands, 3ch,
miss next dc, *3tr into next dc,
3ch, miss next 4dc, (3tr into
next dc, 3ch, miss next 5dc) nine
times, ** 3tr into next dc, 3ch,
miss next 4dc, 3tr into next dc,
72 Inside Crochet
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3ch, miss next dc; rep from *
twice more then from * to **
once, 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss
last dc and sl st at beg of rnd,
sl st into first tr.
Rnd 19: As Rnd 13 – 288dc.
Rnd 20: Sl st to fourth dc,
change to yarn D, 2ch, 2tr into dc
on which 2ch stands, 3ch, miss
next dc, *3tr into next dc, 3ch,
miss next 4dc, (3tr into next dc,
3ch, miss next 5dc) ten times,
** 3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss
next 4dc, 3tr into next dc, 3ch,
miss next dc; rep from * twice
more then from * to ** once,
3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss last dc
and sl st at beg of rnd, sl st into
first tr.
Rnd 21: As Rnd 13 – 312dc.
Change to yarn A.
Rnd 22: 1ch (counts as 1dc),
1dc into each of next 3dc, 3dc
into next dc (corner dc), * 1dc
into each of next 77dc, 3dc into
corner dc; rep from * twice
more, 1dc into each of next
73dc, sl st into first dc – 320dc.
Row 22 sets dc patt with 3dc
into each corner st.
Keeping continuity of dc patt and
working 3dc into each corner st
in every row, work 11 (14, 17, 20,
23, 26) rnds more – 408 (432,
456, 480, 504, 528)dc.
Next Rnd: Sl st to fifth (second,
fifth, second, fifth, second) dc, 13 (13, 14, 14, 15, 15) times, 3tr Join back and two front squares
change to yarn B, 2ch, 2tr into dc into next dc, 3ch, miss next 1 (4, at shoulder seams for 44 (45, 48,
on which 2ch stands, (3ch, miss 1, 4, 1, 4)dc and sl st at beg of 49, 51, 53)cm/17¼ (17¾,19, 19¼,
5dc, 3tr into next dc) one (two, rnd, sl st into first dc. 20, 21)in from each side edge.
two, three, three four) time(s), Join side seams leaving upper
*3ch, miss 4dc, 3tr into next dc, Next Rnd: 1ch, 1dc into tr on 19 (21, 23, 24, 25, 26)cm/7½
3ch, miss next corner dc, 3tr into which 1ch stands, *1dc into each (8¼, 9, 9½, 9¾, 10¼)in open for
next dc, 3ch, miss next 4dc, (3tr of next 2tr, 3dc into next 3ch-sp; armholes.
into next dc, 3ch, miss 5dc) 15 rep from * to end, sl st into first tr. Pin out garment to the
(16, 17, 18, 19, 20) times, 3tr into Fasten off. measurement given.
next dc; rep from * twice more, Cover with damp cloths and
3ch, miss next 4dc, 3tr into next MAKING UP leave until dry.
dc, 3ch, miss next corner dc, 3tr With RS of squares facing join two See ball band for
into next dc, 3ch, miss next 4dc, squares together to form back washing and further END
(3tr into next dc, 3ch, miss 5dc) rectangle with centre back seam. care instructions.
XS S M L XL XXL
TO FIT BUST 81–86 91–97 102–107 112–117 122–127 132–137 cm
32–34 36–38 40–42 44–46 48–50 52–54 in
WIDTH 110 115 120 125 130 135 cm
43¼ 45¼ 47¼ 49½ 51¼ 53¼ in
LENGTH 55 58 60 63 65 68 cm
END
21¾ 22¾ 23¾ 24¾ 25½ 25½ in
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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● DMC Natura Just Cotton, 100%
cotton, 50g/155m/170yds
Yarn A: Aqua 100 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Canelle 37 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Bamboo 76 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Coral 18 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Ivory 02 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Prussian 64 x 1 ball
● 2.75mm hook
● Pom-pom maker, 2.5cm/1in
● Black embroidery thread
● Tapestry needle
● Four bulldog clips for hanging
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any light DK-weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 26dc and 30 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
2.75mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Each finished hanging measures
Nursery
22 x 16.5cm/6½ x 8½in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Wallhangings
Dawn hopes to help makers
create items they love while
developing their crochet skills.
Visit her Etsy shop at www.
thealmondsnug.etsy.com.
BY DAWN CURRAN
PATTERN NOTES
Inspired by on-trend nursery Follow Chart pattern or written
decor, these tactile wallhangings instructions for working
colourwork.
are fun to make and brighten up
any nursery wall. When working from chart read
all odd (RS) rows from right to
left, read all even (WS) rows from
left to right.
When working from written
instructions, A3dc means work
3dc in yarn A.
To change colour, work last yrh of
previous st in new colour, except
when working tree blossom in the
house picture then finish previous
st in yarn C and work only first
yrh in yarn D before changing
back to yarn C for last yrh.
2ch at beg of row do not count
as a st.
Using intarsia method, start a
new length of yarn for each
change of colour and keep all
strands on WS of work.
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HOUSE
START WALLHANGING
(WRITTEN)
With yarn A, work as folls:
Row 1: 2ch, 3dc in second ch
from hook, turn – 3dc.
Row 2: 2ch, 2dc in first st, 1dc,
2dc in last st, turn – 5dc.
Row 3: 2ch, 2dc in first st, dc to
last st, 2dc in last st, turn – 7dc.
Rows 4–14: Rep Row 3 – 29dc.
Row 15: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A20dc, B2dc, A5dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 31dc.
Row 16: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A6dc, B2dc, A21dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 33dc.
Row 17: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A19dc, C2dc, D1dc, C4dc, A5dc,
A2dc in last st, turn – 35dc.
Row 18: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A6dc, C6dc, A21dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 37dc.
Row 19: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A22dc, C3dc, D1dc, C1dc, A8dc,
A2dc in last st, turn – 39dc.
Row 20: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A9dc, C4dc, A24dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 41dc.
Row 21: 2ch, A2dc in first st,
A25dc, C1dc, D1dc, C1dc, A6dc,
B2dc, A3dc, A2dc in last st, turn
– 43dc.
Row 22: 1ch, A5dc, B2dc, A6dc,
C2dc, A28dc, turn.
Row 23: 1ch, A33dc, C2dc,
D1dc, C4dc, A3dc, turn.
Row 24: 1ch, A3dc, C6dc,
A34dc, turn.
Row 25: 1ch, A29dc, B2dc,
A3dc, C3dc, D1dc, C1dc, A4dc,
turn.
Row 26: 1ch, A4dc, C4dc, A4dc,
B2dc, A29dc, turn.
Row 27: 1ch, A7dc, B10dc,
D4dc, B3dc, A2dc, C5dc, D1dc,
C1dc, A2dc, C1dc, D1dc, C1dc,
A5dc, turn.
Row 28: 1ch, A5dc, C2dc, A3dc,
C6dc, A3dc, B3dc, D4dc, B10dc,
A7dc, turn.
Row 29: 1ch, A7dc, B3dc, E4dc,
B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, A3dc, C1dc,
D1dc, C3dc, A11dc, turn.
Row 30: 1ch, A11dc, C4dc,
A4dc, B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, E4dc,
B3dc, A7dc, turn.
Row 31: 1ch, A7dc, B3dc, E4dc,
B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, A4dc, C2dc,
D1dc, A12dc, turn.
Row 32: 1ch, A12dc, C2dc,
A5dc, B3dc, D4dc, B3dc, E4dc,
B3dc, A7dc, turn.
Row 33: 1ch, A7dc, B17dc,
A19dc, turn.
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 Chart for House Wall Hanging.

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8
Colour Key. 7
Yarn A 6
5
Yarn B 4
3
Yarn C 2
1
Yarn D
Colour Key.
Row 34: 1ch, A19dc, B17dc, Row 40: As Row 38.
Yarn A Yarn E
A7dc, turn. Row 41: As Row 33.
Row 35: As Row 33. Row 42: As Row 34. Yarn B Yarn F
Row 36: As Row 34. Row 43: 1ch, A5dc, F21dc,
Row 37: 1ch, A7dc, B3dc, E4dc, A17dc, turn. Yarn C Black embroidery
B3dc, E4dc, B3dc, A19dc, turn. Row 44: 1ch, A17dc, F20dc, thread for lettering.
Row 38: 1ch, A19dc, B3dc, E4dc, A6dc, turn. Yarn D
Not a st.
B3dc, E4dc, B3dc, A7dc, turn. Row 45: 1ch, A6dc, F19dc,
Yarn E
Row 39: As Row 37. A18dc, turn.
Yarn F
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Black embroidery
thread for lettering.

Not a st.
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Row 46: 1ch, A18dc, F18dc,
A7dc, turn.
Row 47: 1ch, A7dc, F17dc,
A19dc, turn.
Row 48: 1ch, A19dc, F16dc,
A8dc, turn.
Row 49: 1ch, A8dc, F15dc,
A20dc, turn.
Row 50: 1ch, A24dc, F3dc,
A16dc, turn.
Row 51: 1ch, A16dc, F3dc,
A24dc, turn.
Row 52: As Row 50.
Row 53: 1ch, A11dc, E3dc,
A29dc, turn.
Row 54: 1ch, A29dc, E3dc,
A11dc, turn.
Row 55: 1ch, A5dc, E3dc,
A35dc, turn.
Row 56: 1ch, A35dc, E3dc,
A5dc, turn.
Rows 57–65: 1ch, A43dc, turn.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
BIRD WALLHANGING
(WRITTEN)
With yarn C, work as folls:
Row 1: 2ch, 3dc in second ch
from hook, turn – 3dc.
Row 2: 2ch, 2dc in first st, 1dc,
2dc in last st, turn – 5dc.
Row 3: 2ch, 2dc in first st, dc to
last st, 2dc in last st, turn – 7dc.
Rows 4–10: Rep Row 3 – 21dc.
Row 11: 2ch, C2dc in first st,
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C11dc, D2dc, C6dc, C2dc in last
st, turn – 23dc.
Row 12: 2ch, C2dc in first st,
C6dc, D3dc, C12dc, C2dc in last
st, turn – 25dc.
Row 13: 2ch, C2dc in first st,
C13dc, D2dc, C8dc, C2dc in last
st, turn – 27dc.
Row 14: 2ch, C2dc in first st,
C25dc, C1dc and E1dc in last st,
turn – 29dc.
Row 15: 2ch, E2dc in first st,
C27dc, C2dc in last st, turn
– 31dc.
Row 16: 2ch, C2dc in first st,
C26dc, E3dc, E2dc in last st, turn
– 33dc.
Row 17: 2ch, E2dc in first st,
E4dc, C22dc, D2dc, C3dc, C2dc
in last st, turn – 35dc.
Row 18: 2ch, C2dc in first st,
C3dc, D3dc, C20dc, E7dc, E2dc
in last st, turn – 37dc.
Row 19: 2ch, E2dc in first st,
E8dc, C20dc, D2dc, C5dc, C2dc
in last st, turn – 39dc.
Row 20: 2ch, C2dc in first st,
C26dc, E11dc, E2dc in last st,
turn – 41dc.
Row 21: 2ch, E2dc in first st,
E12dc, C26dc, E1dc, E2dc in last
st, turn – 43dc.
Row 22: 1ch, E3dc, C24dc, E7dc,
F7dc, E2dc, turn.
Row 23: 1ch, E2dc, F7dc, E7dc,
C22dc, E5dc, turn.
Row 24: 1ch, E5dc, C20dc, E3dc,
A5dc, D3dc, F4dc, E3dc, turn.
Row 25: 1ch, E3dc, F4dc, D3dc,
A5dc, E3dc, C6dc, D2dc, C10dc,
E7dc, turn.
Row 26: 1ch, E7dc, C9dc, D3dc,
C4dc, E4dc, A5dc, D3dc, F4dc,
E4dc, turn.
Row 27: 1ch, E4dc, F4dc, D3dc,
A5dc, E4dc, C4dc, D2dc, C8dc,
E9dc, turn.
Row 28: 1ch, E9dc, C12dc, E5dc,
A5dc, D3dc, F4dc, E5dc, turn.
Row 29: 1ch, E5dc, F4dc, D3dc,
A5dc, E5dc, C10dc, E11dc, turn.
Row 30: 1ch, E11dc, C8dc, E6dc,
A5dc, D4dc, F3dc, E6dc, turn.
Row 31: 1ch, E6dc, F3dc, D4dc,
A5dc, E6dc, C6dc, E13dc, turn.
Row 32: 1ch, E13dc, C4dc, E7dc,
A6dc, D3dc, F4dc, E6dc, turn.
Row 33: 1ch, E6dc, F4dc, D3dc,
A6dc, E24dc, turn.
Row 34: 1ch, E23dc, A7dc, F6dc,
E7dc, turn.
Row 35: 1ch, E7dc, F6dc, A6dc,
E24dc, turn.
Row 36: 1ch, E2dc, F10dc,
E12dc, A6dc, F5dc, E8dc, turn.
Row 37: 1ch, E8dc, F5dc, A4dc,
E14dc, F10dc, E2dc, turn.
Row 38: 1ch, E2dc, F10dc,
E14dc, A3dc, F5dc, E9dc, turn.
Row 39: 1ch, E9dc, F5dc,
A1dc, E8dc, A7dc, D4dc, F6dc,
E3dc, turn.
Row 40: 1ch, E3dc, F6dc, D4dc,
A7dc, E23dc, turn.
Row 41: 1ch, E22dc, A7dc, D4dc,
F5dc, E5dc, turn.
Row 42: 1ch, E5dc, F5dc, D4dc,
A7dc, E22dc, turn.
Row 43: 1ch, E21dc, A7dc, D4dc,
F5dc, E6dc, turn.
Row 44: 1ch, E6dc, F5dc, D4dc,
A7dc, E21dc, turn.
Row 45: 1ch, E20dc, A7dc,
D4dc, F4dc, E8dc, turn.
Row 46: 1ch, E8dc, F4dc, D4dc,
A7dc, E20dc, turn.
Row 47: 1ch, E19dc, A7dc, D4dc,
F5dc, E8dc, turn.
Row 48: 1ch, E8dc, F5dc, D4dc,
A7dc, E19dc, turn.
Row 49: 1ch, E18dc, A7dc, D4dc,
F6dc, E8dc, turn.
Row 50: 1ch, E8dc, F6dc, D4dc,
F1dc, A6dc, E18dc, turn.
Row 51: 1ch, E17dc, A7dc, F1dc,
D3dc, F6dc, E9dc, turn.
Row 52: 1ch, E9dc, F6dc, D3dc,
F1dc, A7dc, E17dc, turn.
Row 53: 1ch, E17dc, A7dc, F9dc,
E10dc, turn.
Row 54: 1ch, E10dc, F9dc, A6dc,
E18dc, turn.
Row 55: 1ch, E15dc, D3dc, A6dc,
F8dc, E11dc, turn.
Row 56: 1ch, E11dc, F8dc, A4dc,
E2dc, D1dc, E17dc, turn.
Row 57: 1ch, E16dc, D1dc, E3dc,
A4dc, F7dc, E12dc, turn.
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Row 58: 1ch, E12dc, F8dc, A1dc,
E22dc, turn.
Rows 59–65: 1ch, E43dc, turn.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
WALLHANGINGS (CHART)
Starting with yarn A for House
and yarn C for Bird, work both
patterns from Chart as folls:
Row 1: 2ch, 3dc in second ch
from hook, turn – 3dc.
Row 2: 2ch, 2dc in first st, 1dc,
2dc in last st, turn – 5dc.
Row 3: 2ch, 2dc in first st, dc to
last st, 2dc in last st, turn – 7dc.
Rows 4–21: As Row 3 – 43dc.
Rows 22–65: 1ch, 1dc in each
st, turn.
FINISHING
Using black embroidery thread,
backstitch words to wall hangings
using pictures as a guide.
Work a French knot to dot the “i”.
To personalise the message, be
sure to centre the letters over a
WS row.
With backstitch, embroider
beak and eye to small bird and
eye to large bird using yarn D.
Wet block work.
Use a 2.5cm/1in pom-pom maker
to make three small pom-poms
for each wallhanging, and attach
to lower edge.
Use a bulldog clip at each
top corner to hang on END
the wall.

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MATERIALS
● Use your leftover cotton yarns;
the petals are made with thicker
yarn (yarn A) and contours and
lines with a thinner one, like
embroidery yarn (yarn B).
● Use a smaller hook than the
recommended size to give
petals a close and firm feel.
For example, work petals on
a 2mm hook, contours on a
1.5mm hook. One flower can
be made of different shades of
yarn, like in nature, every petal
is different.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tuija is a textile designer and
crocheter by chance, who uses
a hook like a pen and yarn as a
paint. Find her on Instagram
@tuijaheikkinen.

PATTERN NOTES
There is only a pattern for the
single petal, combine your
crochet basics (circles, picots
etc) and imagination to create a
flower/flowers.
The same is true for the fern, you
can vary from the pattern, either
lengthening or shortening it as
you prefer.

The petals are lined with

dc blo sts.

Floral Appliqué
Do not crochet too tightly and
increase stitches in the curved
part of the petal.
Lines inside the petals are
BY TUIJA HEIKKINEN
slip stitches. You can make them
freeform with your own style.
These little wonders are blooming in various ways, flying
If you make a brooch, crochet
with the wind, sleeping at night and eventually fading away.
centre circles and sew the petals
to it slightly interlocked by hand.
If you appliqué flowers, use a
sewing machine (you can do this
by hand).
It’s easier to finish the whole
flower first (stitch the parts
together) and appliqué after that.

FERN
START 14ch, *1tr in each
of third, fourth and
fifth ch from hook, 1htr in each
of next 2ch, sl st in next ch**,
(1 frond made), 13ch, rep from *
to ** once, 6ch, sl st in second
ch from hook and in each of next
4 ch, 8ch, rep from * to ** once,
sl st in each of next 5ch of stem,
8ch, rep from * to ** once, sl st
in rem 6 ch of stem.

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 FERN

slip stitch (sl st)

chain stitch (ch)
3 2 1 slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
chain stitch (ch)
double crochet increase
double crochet (dc)
half treble crochet (htr)
half
backtreble crochet (htr)
loop only

treble crochet (tr)

FLOWER PETAL in next htr, 2htr in next htr, 1 htr

12ch, 1htr in third ch from hook
and in each of next 4 ch, 1dc in
each of next 4 ch, (1dc, 1ch, 2dc,
1ch, 1dc) in last ch, turn work and
work back along bottom edge
of foundation ch, 4dc, 5htr, 3htr
in next ch, cont working around,
1htr in each of next 5htr, 1dc in
each of next 5dc, 2ch, 1dc in next
ch, 1dc between next 2 dc, 1dc in
next ch, 2ch, 1dc in each of next
4 dc, 1htr in next dc, 1htr in each
of next 5htr, 2htr in next htr, 3htr
in each of next 5 htr, 1htr in next
dc, 1dc in each of next 4dc, sl st
in next ch.
Fasten off.
With RS facing join second shade
in bottom RH corner ch-sp,
working in blo of each st work 1dc
END
blo in same ch-sp, 1htr blo in each
START
of next 8 sts, 2htr blo in each of
next 11 sts, htr blo in each
of next 9 sts working last END
htr blo in sl st.

dc)

slip stitch (sl st)

et (htr)
chain stitch (ch)
)
double crochet (dc)
double crochet increase
half treble crochet (htr)

back loop only

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MATERIALS
● Aran weight yarn,
50g balls
Yarn A: Coral x 7 balls
Yarn B: Green x 5 balls
Yarn C: Blue x 11 balls
Yarn D: Cream x 5 balls
Yarn E: Pink x 5 balls
Yarn F: Lilac x 2 balls
● 4mm hook

TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial for
this design.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Charlotte has a degree in
textile crafts and works as a
designer, maker and tutor, as
well as author. Lucy is a product
developer in the toy industry and
enjoys crochet, knitting
and macramé.

BLANKET
START With yarn A, 206ch.
Row 1: 1htr into third
chain from the hook, 1htr into
each stitch to end, turn.
Row 2: 2ch, 1htr into each stitch
to end, turn.
Repeat Row 2 four more times.

Join in yarn B.
Row 7: 3ch, work 1tr into the
first stitch, *miss 2 sts, work 3tr
into next stitch; rep from * to
last stitch, work 2tr into last
stitch, turn.

Join in yarn C.
Row 8: 2ch, 1htr into each stitch

Seaside Blanket
BY CHARLOTTE LIDDLE & LUCY HOPPING
Whether basking in the sunshine or snuggling up against
the sea breeze, this cosy crochet blanket is just the thing!
This colourful design is taken
from Handmade Glamping by
Charlotte Liddle & Lucy
Hopping (CICO Books, £9.99).
Turn to page 12 for our review.
to end, turn.
Row 9: 3ch, 1tr into each of
second and third sts, 5tr into
next stitch, slip the hook out of
the top of the last tr, insert it into
the top of the first tr, insert the
hook back into the loop again
and pull it through (1 bobble
made), insert hook back into the
loop again and pull it through
(1 bobble made), *1tr into each
of the next 5 sts, 5tr into next
stitch, slip the hook out of the
top of the last tr, insert it into the
top of the first tr, insert the hook
back into the loop again and pull
it through (1 bobble made); rep
from * to last 3 sts, 1tr into each
of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 10: 2ch, 1htr into each
stitch to end, turn.
Join in yarn D.

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 Row 11: 3ch, 1tr into first stitch,
issue 105
O n sa le
NEXT
MONTH
*miss 2 sts, 3tr into next stitch;

23 AUGUST
rep from * to last stitch, work
2tr into last stitch, turn.

Join in yarn E.
Row 12: 3ch, 3tr into the first
gap between clusters of the

brighT
row below, continue working
clusters of 3tr into each gap
between clusters to the end, on PLUS!
the last tr, 3ch and attach to top
Adorable amigurumi
pattern book

ideas
of tr below, turn.
and amigurumi
accessories pack
Join in yarn F.
Row 13: 3ch, 1tr into the first
stitch, *miss 3 sts, work 3tr
into gap between clusters; rep Enjoy the late-
from * to last stitch, 2tr into last summer sun with
stitch, turn. colourful makes
you’ll love to hook
Row 14: Rep Row 12 in yarn E.
Row 15: Rep Row 13 in yarn D
– five rows of granny stripe.

Rep Rows 8–10 in yarn C, then

Row 7 in yarn B to complete the
repeat design of 18 rows.

Keep repeating Rows 2–19 in

the colours as set until your
blanket is the desired size.

Using yarn A, rep Rows 2–6

once more.
Fasten off.

EDGING
Join in yarn B and work clusters
of 3tr into every third stitch
along the top of the blanket.
At the corner, work a cluster of
3tr in the corner of the blanket,
4ch, work another cluster of 3tr
in the same stitch.
Continue around the rest of the
blanket in the same way. back To
school
Fasten off.

Join in yarn D and work clusters

of 3tr into the gaps of the Get ready for the new term
round below along the whole with preppy fashion and
edge, working (1 cluster, 4ch, study accessories
1 cluster) into the same gap at
each corner.

Join in yarn E.
Work a round of dc along the DON’T
MISS OUT
whole edge, at each corner
working 4dc into the 4ch-sp.

Using yarn F, work a round of htr For subscription

along the whole edge.
Sew in all the ends and END details, please
trim loose ends.
turn to page 54
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Seaside Cushion
MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Classique
Cotton DK, 100% cotton,
50g/92m/100yds
BY JANE CZAJA
Yarn A: Greek Blue 3095
x 3 balls
Hook this cheery cushion Yarn B: Poppy 3672 x 1 ball
to remember warm Yarn C: Sunflower 3662
x 1 ball
summers playing on the ● 3.5mm hook
sand and in the sea. ● Stitch marker
● Yarn needle
● Cushion pad, 35 x 35cm/
14 x 14in
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight yarn
to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 7 blocks to measure
10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm
hook, or size required to
obtain tension. Exact tension is
not critical for this project.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished cushion is approximately
35 x 35cm/14 x 14in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jane has worked with crochet,
knitting and fabric since
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childhood, with crochet being
her particular passion. She now
combines designing and freelance
crochet technical editing with
running crochet workshops so
others can learn and be inspired.
Visit her website at www.janes
crochet.com and follow on
Instagram @janeccrochet.
PATTERN NOTES
Each block of (3ch, 3tr) is
worked in 3ch-sp of block of
previous row.
Change colour by pulling new
colour through sl st at start of
block. Wind some small balls
in readiness for where the
same colour is used more than
once in a row (six blocks use
approximately 1g of yarn).
When working from Charts start
with Row 1 at bottom right hand
corner. Work each Chart taking
care not to confuse WS with RS.
Red arrows denote direction of odd
numbered (WS) rows. Green arrows
denote direction of even numbered
(RS) rows. As a reminder, place
a stitch marker on RS of square
after completing Row 2.
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 Boat Chart Sandcastle
CUSHION 45 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 23 45 44 42
START Make one of each Chart 45 23 45
as folls:
22
With 3.5mm hook and yarn A,
6ch. 43 43
Row 1: (WS) 1tr in fourth ch 20
from hook, 1tr in each of next 41 41
2 ch, turn – 1 block. 18
Row 2: (RS) 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch
from hook, 1tr in each of next 39 39
2 ch, (sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp 16
of block of previous row, turn 37 37
– 2 blocks. 14
Row 3: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from 35
35
hook, 1tr in each of next 2 ch,
12
[(sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp of next
block] to end, turn – 3 blocks. 33 33
10
Cont in this way to inc by one 31 31
block on each row working
8
colour changes according to
Chart as folls: 29 29
Rows 4–23: Rep Row 3, turn 6
– 23 blocks. 27 27
4
Working colour changes
25 3 25
according to Chart, dec one
block on each row as folls: 2
Row 24: Sl st across first 3tr, 23 1 23
[(sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp of next 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 2 1 23 21 19
block] to 3ch-sp of last block, sl st Sandcastle Chart
36 34 32in last 30
3ch-sp,28turn – 22
26blocks.
24 23 45 44 Poppy
42 40 Greek
38 36 Blue
34 32Sunflower
30 28 26 24 23
Rows 25–45: Rep Row 24, turn
23 45 3672 3095 3662 23
– 1 block.
22 Boat Chart 22 Sandcastle
FINISHING 43 45 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 23 45 44 42
Fasten off and sew in ends on WS. 20 45 20 23 45
With wrong sides tog and 41 22
working through corresponding 43
18 43 18
sts/sps, join yarn B to any corner 20
st, 1dc in same st, [3ch, 1dc in 39
41 41
next sp between blocks] around 16 16
18
working last dc of each side in 37
corner st and ending with sl st in 39 39
14 14 16
first dc of rnd.
35 37 37
Don’t forget to insert cushion
pad before joining final edge. 12 12 14
Optional: Change to yarn C 33 35 35
on third corner st and 10 10 12
work last two sides in END
31 33 33
different shade. Fasten off. 10
8 8
31 31
29 8
6 6 29
29
27 6
4 27 4 27
3 25 3 4
2 25 2 3 25
1 23 1 2
1 23
5 13 11 9 7 5 3 2 1 23 2123 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 2 1
23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 2 1 23 21 1

eek Blue Sunflower Poppy Greek Blue Sunflower

95 3662 3672 3095 3662

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MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Turquoise 36 x 3 balls
Yarn B: Light Green 40 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Candy Pink 64 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Orange 74 x 1 ball
● 5mm hook
● Stuffing
● Yarn needle
● Googly safety eye, 15mm/½in

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

TENSION
Work 15dc and 16 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished cushion is 45 x 40cm/
17¾ x 15¾in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Sarah-Jane learnt to crochet at
a young age. She loves being
inventive with crochet and likes
her designs to be simple, fun
and quirky and most of all to
make people smile. Find her on
Instagram @flo_and_dot.

BODY
START Make two
Using yarn A, 45ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, 43dc, turn – 44dc.
Rows 2–24: 1ch (does not count
as st throughout), 44dc, turn.
Row 25: 1ch, dc2tog, 40dc,
dc2tog, turn – 42dc.

Dino Cushion
Rows 26 & 27: 1ch, 42dc, turn.
Row 28: 1ch, dc2tog, 38dc,
dc2tog, turn – 40dc.
Rows 29 & 30: 1ch, 40dc, turn.
Row 31: 1ch, dc2tog, 36dc,
BY SARAH-JANE HICKS
dc2tog, turn – 38dc.
Rows 32 & 33: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
A fun and friendly cushion Row 34: 1ch, dc2tog, 34dc,
with soft spikes and spots! dc2tog, turn – 36dc.
Rows 35 & 36: 1ch, 36dc, turn.
Row 37: 1ch, dc2tog, 32dc,
dc2tog, turn – 34dc.
Rows 38 & 39: 1ch, 34dc, turn.
Row 40: 1ch, dc2tog, 30dc,
dc2tog, turn – 32dc.
ADD TO THE STASH Rows 41 & 42: 1ch, 32dc, turn.
Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.hobbycraft.co.uk Row 43: 1ch, dc2tog, 28dc,
dc2tog, turn – 30dc.
Row 44: 1ch, dc2tog, 26dc,
dc2tog, turn – 28dc.

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 Row 45: 1ch, dc2tog, 24dc,
dc2tog, turn – 26dc.
Row 46: 1ch, dc2tog, 22dc,
dc2tog, turn – 24dc.
Row 47: 1ch, dc2tog, 20dc,
dc2tog, turn – 22dc.
Row 48: 1ch, dc2tog, 18dc,
dc2tog – 20dc.
Fasten off.
FRONT PANEL
HEAD
Using yarn B and working along
the right edge of front panel in
ends of rows.
Row 1: Miss eight rows, join yarn
at end of Row 9, 1ch, 10dc in this
and each of next nine ends of
rows, turn – 10dc.
Row 2: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 7dc,
dc2tog, turn – 10dc.
Row 3: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, 2dc in
last st, turn – 10dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 7dc,
dc2tog, turn – 10dc.
Row 5: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, 2dc in
last st, turn – 10dc.
Row 6: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 7dc,
dc2tog, turn – 10dc.
Rows 7–11: 1ch, 10dc, turn
– 10dc.
Row 12: 1ch, dc2tog, 6dc,
dc2tog, turn – 8dc.
Row 13: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc,
dc2tog, turn – 6dc.
Row 14: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc,
dc2tog, turn – 4dc.
Row 15: 1ch, dc2tog twice
– 2dc.
Fasten off.
SPIKES
Make three along right edge,
two across top and four down
left edge
Using yarn D, cont along edge of
front panel in ends of rows and
top sts.
Row 1: Join yarn at end of next
row, 1ch, 10dc, turn – 10dc.
Row 2: 1ch, 8dc, dc2tog, turn
– 9dc.
Row 3: 1ch, 7dc, dc2tog, turn
– 8dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 6dc, dc2tog, turn
– 7dc.
Rows 5–9: Cont decreasing in
this way until 2 sts rem.
Row 10: 1ch, dc2tog – 1dc.
Fasten off.
TAIL
Using yarn B, cont along left
edge of front panel in ends
of rows.
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Row 1: Join yarn at end of next
row, 1ch, 8dc, turn – 8dc.
Rows 2–8: 1ch, 8dc, turn.
Rows 9: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 5dc,
dc2tog, turn – 8dc.
Row 10: 1ch, dc2tog, 5dc, 2dc in
last st, turn – 8dc.
Row 11: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 5dc,
dc2tog, turn – 8dc.
Row 12: 1ch, 8dc.
Fasten off.
BACK PANEL
TAIL
Using yarn B, work along right
edge of back panel in ends
of rows.
Row 1: Join yarn at end of first
row, 1ch, 8dc, turn – 8dc.
Rows 2–8: 1ch, 8dc, turn.
Row 9: 1ch, dc2tog, 5dc, 2dc in
last st, turn – 8dc.
Row 10: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 5dc,
dc2tog, turn – 8dc.
Row 11: 1ch, dc2tog, 5dc, 2dc in
last st, turn – 8dc.
Row 12: 1ch, 8dc.
Fasten off.
SPIKES
Make four along right edge,
two across top and three
down left edge
Using yarn D, cont along edge
of back panel working in ends of FEET Row 7: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog,
rows and top sts and make spikes Make two for each panel (four turn – 4dc.
as before. in total) Row 8: 1ch, dc2tog twice – 2dc.
Using yarn A and working along Fasten off.
HEAD bottom edge of panel:
Using yarn B, cont along left SPOTS
edge of back panel in ends FIRST FOOT Make five
of rows. Row 1: Miss 4 sts, join yarn, 1ch, Using yarn C, 2ch.
Row 1: Join yarn at end of next 10dc, turn – 10dc. Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from
row, 1ch, 10dc, turn – 10dc. Rows 2–4: 1ch, 10dc, dc2tog, hook.
Row 2: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, 2dc in turn. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
last st, turn – 10dc. Row 5: 1ch, dc2tog, 6dc, – 12dc
Row 3: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 7dc, dc2tog, turn – 8dc. Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six
dc2tog, turn – 10dc. Row 6: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc, times – 18dc
Row 4: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, 2dc in dc2tog, turn – 6dc. Join with sl st to first dc.
last st, turn – 10dc. Row 7: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog, Fasten off leaving a long sewing
Row 5: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 7dc, turn – 4dc. thread.
dc2tog, turn – 10dc. Row 8: 1ch, dc2tog twice – 2dc.
Row 6: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, 2dc in Fasten off. FINISHING
last st, turn – 10dc. Attach googly eye to head.
Rows 7–11: 1ch, 10dc, turn SECOND FOOT Place the two panels wrong
– 10dc. Cont along bottom edge of sides tog.
same panel: Using yarn B, dc first eight rows
Row 12: 1ch, dc2tog, 6dc, Row 1: Miss 16 sts, join yarn, together on right-hand edge of
dc2tog, turn – 8dc. 1ch, 10dc, turn – 10dc. front panel.
Row 13: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc, Rows 2–4: 1ch, 10dc, dc2tog, Cont around dino changing
dc2tog, turn – 6dc. turn. colour as appropriate.
Row 14: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, Row 5: 1ch, dc2tog, 6dc, Stuff cushion before
dc2tog, turn – 4dc. dc2tog, turn – 8dc. finishing.
Row 15: 1ch, dc2tog twice – 2dc. Row 6: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc, Sew spots on. END
Fasten off. dc2tog, turn – 6dc. Weave in ends.
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Summertime
MATERIALS
● Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
Mini Ball, 100% acrylic,
Bunting
10g/28m/31yds
Yarn A: Tomato Red 112
x 1 ball
Yarn B: Lipstick Pink 151
BY SHERRIE YABSLEY x 1 ball
Yarn C: Bubblegum Pink 150
Bright and colourful bunting, x 1 ball
Yarn D: Ballet Pink 152 x 1 ball
made to brighten those Yarn E: Neon Orange 15 x 1 ball
summer days for longer. Yarn F: Seville Orange 118
x 1 ball
Yarn G: Bright Peach 111 x
1 ball
Yarn H: Peach Orange 154
x 1 ball
Yarn I: Mandarin Orange 117
ADD TO THE STASH x 1 ball
Buy this great value yarn from Yarn J: Buttercup Yellow 122
www.lovecrochet.com x 1 ball
Yarn K: Daffodil Yellow 121
x 1 ball
Yarn L: Banana Cream 120
x 1 ball
Yarn M: Grass Green 129
x 1 ball
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Yarn N: Lime Green 128
x 1 ball
Yarn O: Spearmint Green 125
x 1 ball
Yarn P: Pistachio Green 124
x 1 ball
Yarn Q: Sailor Blue 139
x 1 ball
Yarn R: Kingfisher Blue 134
x 1 ball
Yarn S: Sky Blue 138 x 1 ball
Yarn T: Seafoam Blue 131
x 1 ball
Yarn U: Pansy Purple 147 x
1 ball
Yarn V: Dusty Lilac 146
x 1 ball
Yarn W: Tea Rose 142 x 1 ball
Yarn X: Dusty Rose 141 x 1 ball
Yarn Y: Vanilla Cream 107
x 2 balls
● 4mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight
yarn that might be in your
stash – this makes a great
stash-busting project!
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TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this pattern.

MEASUREMENTS
Each triangle measures 23cm/
9in across.
Finished bunting length is
approximately 3m/3¼yds.
4 2 1
8 6
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Sherrie lives in Devon on the south
coast, and loves working with
colour and designing and making
new patterns. She also enjoy
teaching workshops and spreading
the crochet love! Find her online at
www.ollieandbella.co.uk and on
Instagram @ollie.and.bella. 4 2 1 3 5
8 6 7

SPECIAL STITCHES
Bobble: [Yrh, insert hook in ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in top of 3ch, turn. With yarn Y, 20ch. chain stitch (ch)
st, yrh, pull through, yrh, pull Row 4: 3ch, 2tr in same st, [1ch, Row 1: Dc evenly along top of slip stitch (sl st)
through first 2 lps] three times in 3tr in next ch-sp] twice, 1ch, (3tr, first triangle, *7ch, dc along top double crochet (dc)
same st, yrh, pull through all 4 lps 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr in next of next triangle; rep from * until
treble crochet (tr)
on hook. ch-sp] twice, 1ch, 3tr in top of 3ch. all triangles have been joined,
Fasten off yarn. 20ch, turn. bobble
PATTERN NOTES Row 2: Sl st blo in each dc
3ch at start of row counts as Row 5: Join in next shade with sl st to end. bobble on top of
= prev bobble, sl st
1tr throughout. in top of last tr, 3ch, 2tr in same Cut yarn, fasten off and END
to the base of 1st
Join new shade with slip stitch. st, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] three weave in all ends. bobble
times, 1ch, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-
Make two triangles in each of sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp] three
foll colourways: times, 1ch, 3tr in top of 3ch, turn.
Triangle 1: Rows 1–4 in yarn A, Row chain stitch
6: 3ch, (ch)
2tr in same st, [1ch,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn B, Row 7 in 3trslip
in next ch-sp]
stitch (sl four
st) times, 1ch,
yarn C, Row 8 in yarn D. (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr
Triangle 2: Rows 1–4 in yarn E, double
in next crochet
ch-sp] (dc)1ch, 3tr
four times,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn F, Row 7 in in top of 3ch, turn.
treble crochet (tr)
yarn G, Row 8 in yarn H. Fasten off yarn.
Triangle 3: Rows 1–4 in yarn I,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn J, Row 7 in Row bobble
7: Join in next shade with
yarn K, Row 8 in yarn L. sl st in top of last tr, 3ch, 2tr in
Triangle 4: Rows 1–4 in yarn M,
bobble on top of
same st, [1ch, 3tr in next ch-sp]
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn N, Row 7 in = times, 1ch,
five prev
(3tr,bobble,
2ch, 3tr) sl
in st
yarn O, Row 8 in yarn P. 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr in next ch sp] 1st
to the base of
Triangle 5: Rows 1–4 in yarn Q, five times, 1ch,bobble
3tr in top of 3ch,
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn R, Row 7 in turn. Fasten off yarn.
yarn S, Row 8 in yarn T.
Triangle 6: Rows 1–4 in yarn U, BOBBLE EDGING
Rows 5 & 6 in yarn V, Row 7 in Row 8: Join in next shade
yarn W, Row 8 in yarn X. with sl st in top of last tr, *6ch,
Bobble (see Special Stitches) in
TRIANGLE third ch from hook, 3ch, Bobble
START Using correct shade (see in top of previous bobble, join
Pattern Notes), make an both bobbles tog with sl st in
adjustable ring. base of first bobble, 3ch, dc in
Row 1: 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next ch-sp; rep from * ending
ring, turn. with sl st in top of 3ch.
Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in same st, 1ch, Cut yarn, fasten off and weave
(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, in ends.
3tr in top of 3ch, turn.
Row 3: 3ch, 2tr in same st, 1ch, JOINING
3tr in next ch-sp, 1ch, (3tr, 2ch, Arrange triangles in long strip
3tr) in 2ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in next according to shade.

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MATERIALS
● Wool and the Gang Ra
Ra Raffia, 100% wood,
100g/250m/273yds
Yarn A: Desert Palm x 2 cones
● Wool and the Gang Shiny
Happy Cotton, 100% cotton,
100g/142m/155yds
Yarn B: Bazaar Orange x 1 ball
Yarn C: Chalk Yellow x 1 ball
Yarn D: White Noise x 1 ball
● 4mm & 8mm hooks
● Stitch marker (optional)
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any paper or raffia
yarn, using two strands held double
to keep the shape. Alternatively,
try working the pattern in a jersey
yarn with a 10mm hook.
TENSION
Work 8dc and 8 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
8mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag is 45cm/17½in wide
and 28cm/11in high.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Kath Webber is a designer and
writer, with an undying love for
mustard yarn. She loves all things
Lisbon Lux Bag
retro and wishes she lived in a
Wes Anderson movie, but
without the bad dads.
BY KATH WEBBER
SPECIAL STITCHES
I-cord: Starting with 3 loops as
Inspired by dreamy film instructed, *pull up a loop through
photography, this bag second ch from hook and third ch
from hook (3 loops on hook), slip
captures the warmth of these 2 loops on to a knitting or
sunny days and retro styles. cabling needle, 1ch, (slip 1 loop
from needle back onto hook, 1ch)
twice; rep from * until cord is
desired length.
PATTERN NOTES
The pattern is worked in one
piece; use a stitch marker or
strand of contrasting yarn to
mark the beginning of rounds
when necessary.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy these summery yarns from BAG
www.woolandthegang.com START With two strands
of yarn A and 8mm
hook, 27ch.
Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, 1dc in each of next 24 ch,
4dc in last ch, rotate and working
in opposite side of ch, 1dc in
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each of next 24 ch, 3dc in last ch,
sl st in first dc to join into an oval
– 56 sts.
Rnd 2: 1ch (sl st and 1ch do not
count as sts throughout), 1dc in
same dc as sl st, 1dc in each of
next 25 sts, 2dc in each of next
3 sts, 1dc into each of next 24 sts,
2dc in each of rem 3 sts, join with
sl st in first dc – 62 sts.
Rnd 3: 1ch, 1dc in same dc as sl st,
1dc in each of next 26 sts, 2dc in
each of next 4 sts, 1dc in each of
next 26 sts, 2dc in each of next
4 sts, 1dc in rem st, join with sl st
in first dc – 70 sts.
Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc in same dc as sl st,
1dc in each of next 27 sts, (2dc in
next st, 1dc in next st) three times,
1dc in each of next 28 sts, (2dc in
next st, 1dc in next st) three times,
1dc in each of rem 2 sts, join with
sl st in first dc – 76 sts.
Rnd 5: 1dc in blo of each st
around, join with sl st – 76 sts.
Now work in a spiral without
joining each round with sl st,
placing stitch marker at the end of
each round to help count, as folls:
Rnds 6–32: 1dc in each st around.
Fasten off yarn A.
HANDLES
Using two strands, join in yarn A
9 sts from side of bag, pull up a
loop in each of next 3 sts and use
these 3 sts to work an i-cord (see
Special Stitches) for 35 rnds, miss
next 16 sts, join end of i-cord to
next 3 sts.
Repeat for other side of bag.
FRINGING
Using yarn B, cut 152 strands
of yarn, each measuring approx
30cm/12in.
Double over the strand, and insert
4mm hook under one “leg” of a
dc stitch on the fifth row from top.
Grab fold in yarn with hook and
pull loop through stitch, pull ends
of yarn through loop and pull on
ends to tighten.
Repeat for each leg of dc around.
Using yarn C, cut 152 strands of
yarn measuring 25cm/10in and
add to each dc on third round
from top.
Using yarn D, cut 152 strands of
yarn measuring 20cm/8in
and add to each dc stitch END
on final round.
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The May Bloom Wrap I have always believed

by Carmen Heffernan
(issue 101) uses a that anyone can learn to
beautiful linen-blend
yarn for stunning crochet, so long as you
drape and texture.
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
was shown any further stitches. It was a fantastic
foundation for learning the more difficult
techniques. Once your chains are looking even
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…

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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
.
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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.
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➻ 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 making
amigurumi, while 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!
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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.
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➻ 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.
TURN THE PAGE FOR MAGIC LOOPS, TIPS AND A FULL GLOSSARY
OF CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS, UK VS US TERMS AND HOOK SIZES
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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 Beginner
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 0.60 14
cm · centimetre(s) g · gram(s) rtrb · raised treble back 0.75 12
cont · continue(s); gp(s) · group(s) sl · slip
1 adjustable ring
11
continuing hk · hook sl st · slip stitch
1.25 7
dc · double crochet htr · half treble crochet sp(s) · space(es) sl st
dc2tog · work two dc htr2tog · work two htr st(s) · stitch(es) 1.50 6
together together t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) 1.75 5ch
dec(s) · decrease(s); inc(s) · increase(s); tog · together 2 14
decreasing; decreased increasing; increased tr · treble crochet
bl only
2.25 B/1
dtr · double treble crochet in · inch(es) trtr · triple treble adjustable ring
2.5 12 fl only
adjustable ring
dtr2tog · work two dtr lp(s) · loop(s) tr2tog · work two trebles 2.75 C/2
together m · stitch marker together sl st dc
3sl st 10
ea · each mm · millimetre(s) WS · wrong side ch
ech · extended chain nc · not closed yd(s) · yard(s)
3.25
ch fdc
D/3
edc · extended double patt · pattern yoh · yarn over hook 3.5
bl only 9 E/4
bl only htr
crochet pm · place marker yrh · yarn round hook 3.75 F/5
adjustable ring 4fl only
fl
only 8 G/6
tr
4.5
dc 7 7
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIERsl st 5dc 6 H/8
fdc
5.5 5 dtr
I/9
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for thech fdc
crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings. 6 4 J/10
bl only htr
htr
6.5 3 K-/101/2
trtr
UK TERMS US TERMS 7tr 2
fl only
Chain Chain
adjustable ring 8tr 0 L/11
Miss Skip dc rtrf
9 00 M /13
Slip stitch Slip stitch dtr
sl st fdc dtr
10 000 N/15
Double crochet Single crochet
ch 11.5 O
rtrb
Half treble crochet Half double crochet htr
Treble crochet Double crochet trtr
12 P
bl only trtr
Double treble crochet Treble crochet 15 Q
dc2tog
tr
Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet
fl only 20 S
adjustable ring rtrf
Raised treble back/front Back/front post dc rtrf tr2tog
sl st dc dtr

fdc rtrb tr3tog

ch rtrb
CHARTS KEY bl only htr
trtr
dc2tog puff
dc2tog
adjustable ring fl only tr rtrf tr2tog 3-tr cl
tr2tog
sl st dc
dtr tr3tog popcorn
ch rtrb tr3tog
fdc
puff
bl only htr puff linked tr
trtr dc2tog
fl only 3-tr cl
tr tr2tog 3-tr cl
dc rtrf
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dtr tr3tog popcorn
fdc
rtrb puff linked tr
htr
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 ➻ FINAL THOUGHT
Above: Annemarie
is a colour-loving
crochet designer from
The Netherlands.
Below: Annemarie loves
creating floral crochet
designs – check out her new
book for more of them.
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Annemarie Bentham
HEAVENLY HOMEWARES
Designer Annemarie chats about colour, cotton
and creating beautiful floral patterns.
Tell us about your life… I live in Delft (The
Netherlands) with my boyfriend and cat. We
adopted the cat during a holiday and she practically
rules the house. She loves playing with my yarn and
occasionally I have to stop crocheting when she
decides to take a nap on the project I’m working on.
How did you learn to crochet? I did a crochet
class in 2010. I didn’t expect much of it, it just
seemed a fun thing to do. When I finished a frog
during the class I was so excited. The fact that I was
able to make something pretty was so encouraging.
Ever since then I’ve been addicted. I don’t think that
a week has gone by without me crocheting.
How did you get into crochet design? Well,
actually that just happened along the way. While
working on existing patterns I sometimes thought:
“If I do this or that, it might turn out different.”
And that’s how it all started. My first crochet
designs were simple flowers, and when I got more
experienced I started designing other things as well.
How would you describe your design style?
My designs are colourful, I think that’s the best way
to describe them. My favourite projects are home
accessories. I love making amigurumi as well, but I
don’t design them a lot. I love blankets and cushions
and garlands for instance. Just things you can use in
a practical way or just for decoration.
Where do you start when creating a new
design? The idea just pops in my mind and I start
crocheting. Sometimes the ideas are not what I
had hoped and then I make some adjustments or
I start all over again. And sometimes things turn out
completely different!
You create a lot of gorgeous multi-coloured
designs – how do you go about choosing
colours, and colour schemes? Choosing colours
is a very personal thing. I have a few colours I don’t
use. For instance, I don’t use dark purple, dark green
or red. I love soft colours and by combining grey or
beige with pastel colours, the project gets a special
style that I love.
“T-shirt yarn is great if you would
like
to learn how to crochet – you can see
every stitch clearly and that helps you
understand what's going on”
Could you tell us about your new book?
Crochet In The City is my third book. It’s the first
book that I’ve written in both English and Dutch.
That was a bit of a challenge, as I had to translate all
patterns. It was a lot of work but I’m really proud of
the result. The book is all about flowers. I have many
free flower patterns on my blog and over the years
I’ve made so many, it was a dream come true to
make a book with a flower theme that in every aspect
(photography/styling) totally fitted my style.
What are your favourite yarns or fibres to
work with? Cotton is my absolute favourite. I have
tried so many different cottons and I just love them
all. When I started crocheting I worked with t-shirt
yarn. That’s a great yarn too, especially if you would
like to learn how to crochet. You can see every stitch
clearly and that helps you understand what’s going on.
Which other designers do you admire?
There are so many designers I admire! But if I
have to pick one I have to say Mandy O’Sullivan
(www.redagapeblog.com). She’s an Australian
designer and we’ve met online because our projects
were published in the same book called Crochet
To Calm (Interweave, £16.99). I love her colourful
designs and the pictures she posts on Instagram
(www.instagram.com/crochetbyredagape). She’s
just so inspiring and the room she works in is just
so gorgeous. You have to see it for yourself. She just
published a gorgeous book, 12 Months Of Crochet
With RedAgape (Allcrochetpatterns.net, £13.95).
What are your plans for the future? I’ll be doing
a few crochet meet-ups in The Netherlands during
summer, and I’m also designing a few new patterns
for various magazines. Also, I’ll be giving crochet
classes at the Knitting & Stitching Show in London
in October 2018 and in Dublin in November 2018.
I’m very much looking forward to it all and hopefully
I’ll get the chance to meet some of my followers and
other designers that I’ve met on the internet.
Read Annemarie’s blog at www.annemaries
haakblog.blogspot.com and turn to page 66
to make her beautiful Violet Blanket.
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